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Waverly City Council meeting summary

WaverlyMay 18, 20263 min read

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Council heard the Waverly Public Library annual report and approved a FY2026 budget amendment (not an additional tax). The council authorized multiple financings and bond issuances for water, sewer, and local option sales tax projects and approved associated paying agent appointments. Actions included approval of plats and easements, task orders for a zoning/subdivision code update and for 13th Avenue surveying, a park irrigation contract, various contractor pay requests, and rejection of a $375,000 settlement offer from Gridor Construction. Council also held closed sessions on a real estate matter and pending/anticipated litigation.

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The council approved borrowing and bond measures to fund city projects such as street and cemetery work, water and sewer improvements, and other capital needs. The FY2026 budget amendment was approved and city staff said it does not raise taxes. The library reported on services and summer reading plans in the renovated space. The council rejected a settlement offer related to the Water Pollution Control Facility project and met in closed session on real estate and legal strategy.

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Approved Resolution 26-113 to proceed with authorization of up to $715,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes.
Approved Resolution 26-114 amending the FY2026 budget (not additional taxes, per staff).
Appointed UMB Bank, N.A. as paying agent/bond registrar/transfer agent.
Authorized issuance of $2,600,000 Local Option Sales and Services Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B.
Approved loan/disbursement agreement for $2,561,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026C.
Authorized $1,925,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, to fund projects including cemetery road and avenue improvements and truck purchases.
Approved a plat of survey creating four parcels at 106 16th Street SW (parcels NN–QQ).
Accepted a temporary construction easement and a public utility & access easement for the Eastgate Lift Station and force main.
Approved Task Order No. 003 with Bolton & Menk for zoning and subdivision code update ($49,872).
Approved second reading of Ordinance 1179 adding Chapter 89, Maintenance of Right-of-Way.
Approved Bolton & Menk Task Order No. 5 and an HRS Surveying proposal for 13th Avenue SW site survey ($28,000 and $5,500).
Approved a quote from B&B Lawn Care for irrigation at the north end of Kohlmann Park ($4,422.42).
Approved multiple consent pay requests, including payments for parks parking lot, aquatic center study, 39th Street paving design, and Gridor-related legal fees.
Rejected a $375,000 settlement offer from Gridor Construction on the Water Pollution Control Facility Improvements Project.
Held executive sessions on a potential real estate purchase/sale and on litigation strategy, then returned to open session.

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City Council - May 18 2026

May 18, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

Approval of Minutes
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Decision: Approve agenda as presented. VV - Approve the agenda as presented. 05-18-26 Agenda Cover 7 - 9
Public Hearing
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Decision: Approve the May 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes. VV - Approve the May 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes. 05-04-26 Agenda Minutes 10 - 14
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: This is the date, time, and place for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment. 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 26-114, a Resolution approving the amendment t o FY 2026 budget. Resolution 26-114 _ Amending FY 2026 Budget _ 05-18-2026 20 - 25
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: This is the date, time, and place for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment. 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 26-114, a Resolution approving the amendment t o FY 2026 budget. Resolution 26-114 _ Amending FY 2026 Budget _ 05-18-2026 20 - 25
Regular Business
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Decision: Cash Disbursements for April, 2026. Cash Disbursements _ April 2026 46 - 50
Reports from Boards and Commissions
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Decision: Resolution 26-124, a Resolution approving a quote from B&B Lawn Care, Inc. for installation of irrigation at the north end of Kohlmann Park and authorizing the Leisure Services Director to sign the quote. RCV - To approve Resolution 26-124, a Resolution approving a quote from B&B Lawn Care, Inc. in the amount of $4,422.42 for installation of irrigation at the north end of Kohlmann Park and authorizing the Leisure Services Director to sign the quote. Resolution 26-124 _ B & B Lawn Care _ Kohlmann Park Irrigation _ 05-18-2026 558 - 564
Staff Updates
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Decision: Waverly Senior Center Calendar May, 2026 Waverly Senior Center Calendar May 2026 584 - 585
City Council Comments
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Decision: Waverly Senior Center Calendar May, 2026 Waverly Senior Center Calendar May 2026 584 - 585
Mayor's Comments
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Decision: Waverly Senior Center Calendar May, 2026 Waverly Senior Center Calendar May 2026 584 - 585
Executive Session
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Decision: To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property as provided by Section 21.5(1)(j) of the Code of Iowa.
Regular Business Cont...
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Decision: To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation as provided by Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa. RCV - RCV: Moved By: Seconded By: To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation as provided by Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa. RCV: Moved By: Seconded By: To reenter into open session is hereby approved.
Adjournment
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Decision: Possible action concerning settlement negotiations and potential resolution of claims involving Gridor Construction on the Water Pollution Control Facility Improvements Project, including c onsideration of a pending settlement offer.