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Waverly City Council meeting summary

WaverlyApr 20, 20264 min read

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The Council met April 20, 2026, and took unanimous action on multiple bond and financing steps, adopted the FY 2026-2027 budget, approved development agreements, advanced airport reconstruction work contingent on FAA grants, approved aquatic center chemical leases, vacated and conveyed an alley, authorized plats and professional services for utility extensions, and approved several equipment purchases and proclamations.

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Approved Resolution 26-90 to proceed with issuance of up to $900,000 Local Option Sales & Services Tax revenue bonds for the golf clubhouse renovation project.
Approved Resolution 26-89 abandoning the election on a proposal to issue up to $965,000 general obligation bonds (golf clubhouse).
Approved Resolutions 26-91 and 26-92 directing advertisement for sale of $1,925,000 General Obligation Bonds (Series 2026A) and $2,600,000 Local Option Sales & Services Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2026B) and approving electronic bidding procedures and official statements.
Approved Resolution 26-93 fixing a meeting date and notice for the authorization of up to $2,750,000 sewer revenue capital loan notes.
Held public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, approved Resolution 26-94 authorizing budgeted contributions to non-governmental entities, and adopted the budget via Resolution 26-95.
Approved Resolution 26-96 authorizing two 48-month chemical system usage lease agreements for the Waverly Aquatic Center (price locks apply to first year only).
Approved third and final reading of Ordinance 1177 vacating a 16-foot alley and approved conveyance of a portion of the vacated alley via Resolution 26-97.
Reviewed plans/specifications and approved Resolution 26-103 for the Reconstruct Apron & T-Hangar Taxilane Project (estimated cost $720,883) and accepted a bid and authorized award contingent on receipt and execution of FAA grant agreements (Resolution 26-100).
Approved development agreements with Downtown Dreamers, LLC (Resolution 26-101) and Waverly Medical Park, LLC (Resolution 26-102).
Approved mayoral proclamations: May 2026 as National Preservation Month, May 2026 as Foster Care Month, and May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day.
Approved Consent Calendar including pay requests for multiple projects, purchase of municipal vehicles and an aerial bucket lift, a pickup for Water Pollution Control, and a Class C retail alcohol license renewal.
Approved plats/surveys: Resolution 26-98 separating Parcel AE for a potential single-family residential lot and Resolution 26-99 creating Parcels Q and R for Meier-Hanson Properties to improve marketability.
Approved Resolution 26-86: professional services agreement with Snyder & Associates for Hinds Addition water and sanitary sewer extension final design, not-to-exceed $232,600.
Approved third and final reading of Ordinance 1178 amending Section 105.9 (Bicycles) of the Municipal Code.

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City Council - Apr 20 2026

Apr 20, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

Approval of Minutes
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Decision: Approve agenda as presented. VV - Approve the agenda as presented. 04-20-26 Agenda Cover 8 - 10
Public Hearing
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Decision: Approve the April 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes and the April 10, 2026 special meeting minutes. VV - Approve the April 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes and the April 10, 2026 special meeting minutes. 04-06-26 Agenda Minutes 04-10-2026 Special Meeting Minutes 11 - 16
Proclamation
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Decision: This is the date, time, and place for a public hearing for Execution of a Development Agreement by and Between the City of Waverly and Waverly Medical Park, LLC. The Mayor and City Council will entertain any comments. After all comments, the hearing will be declared closed and the following action will be considered. RCV - To approve Resolution 26-102, a Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement by and Between the City of Waverly and Waverly Medical Park, LLC. Resolution 26-102 and Supporting Documents _ Waverly Medical Park 706 - 713
Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda (Please limit your comments to five minutes unless additional time is granted by the presiding officer. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any individual member.)
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Decision: Child Care Providers. VV - To approve a proclamation proclaiming May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Waverly, Iowa. Proclamation _ Child Care Providers Day 716 - 717
Consent Calendar (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the Council or public requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
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Decision: Child Care Providers. VV - To approve a proclamation proclaiming May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Waverly, Iowa. Proclamation _ Child Care Providers Day 716 - 717
Regular Business
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Decision: Class “C” Retail Alcohol License (LC) Renewal for G T Millertyme, LLC. Class C Retail Liquor License _ G T Millertyme 740 - 741
Reports from Boards and Commissions
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Decision: Cancelation of the April 27, 2026 Study Session meeting due to lack of agenda items. VV - To Approve the cancelation of the April 27, 2026 Study Session meeting due to lack of agenda items.
Staff Updates
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Decision: Monthly Financial Report March, 2026 Financial Report March 2026 809 - 826
City Council Comments
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Decision: Monthly Financial Report March, 2026 Financial Report March 2026 809 - 826
Mayor's Comments
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Decision: Monthly Financial Report March, 2026 Financial Report March 2026 809 - 826
Adjournment
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Decision: Monthly Financial Report March, 2026 Financial Report March 2026 809 - 826