Jan 19, 2026

City Council Meeting · 12 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Dalby, Armstrong, Davis, Lane · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (8): bills and claims, minutes, reports, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Jan 19, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda (2 items, approved in one vote)Passed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  2 consent items

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Resolution 2026-005 setting a
• Vote 2Approve Claims and Dalby seconded it. Staff answered questions about certain claimsPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Paying bills. The council’s routine approval of the city’s bills and payroll for the period.

• Vote 3Approve Minutes of the prior meetingsPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.

• Vote 4Council Reports: to receive and file the Treasurer's ReportPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Receive and file. The council formally accepts a report or document into the record. This kind of vote does not approve or act on its contents.

• Vote 5Old Business: to approve Resolution 2026-012 accepting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Facade Easement AgreementsPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Easement. A right for the city or a utility to use part of someone’s land for a set purpose, such as pipes or access. The owner keeps the land.

• Vote 6Approve the Strategic GoalsPassed 4–1 · No: Armstrong · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →
• Vote 7Other Business: to enter into closed session at 8:02 PM in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 8Close the public hearingPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 9Enter into closed session in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1)(c) to discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 10Exit the closed session at 8:42 PMPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 11Approve Resolution 2026-013 authorizing litigation involving Indianola Municipal UtilitiesPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 12Title: Not in the record (see minutes)Carried unanimously on a voice vote · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.