Feb 17, 2026

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

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (4): reports, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Feb 17, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda (4 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.

  4 consent items

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Approval of Claims
  3. Approval of Minutes of the prior meetings
  4. Resolution 2026-017 setting a
• Vote 2Council Reports: to approve Resolution 2026-024 opposing the REACH ActPassed 5–0 · Abstained: Armstrong · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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 3Receive and file the January 2026 Treasurer's ReportPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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 4Mayor's Report: to approve the appointment of Gwen Schroder to the Indianola Municipal Board of Trustees for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending July 1, 2033Passed 4–2 · No: Armstrong, Sones · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →
• Vote 5Old Business: to approve Resolution 2026-025 terminating the 28E Agreement for the joint fuel facilityPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: 28E agreement. An agreement under Iowa Code chapter 28E that lets governments share services, costs or facilities.

• Vote 6Approve Resolution 2026-026 accepting a proposal from Unified Contracting Services for the removal of the joint fuel facility at 702 North 6th StreetPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  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 7Approve Resolution 2026-027 authorizing a cost-share agreement for the demolition of the fuel facilityPassed 6–0 · 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 8New Business: to approve Resolution 2026-028 approving Brush Facility Services for 2026Passed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 9Other Business: to enter into closed session at 8:05 PM in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1)(c) to discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters that are presently in…Passed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 8:19 PMPassed 6–0 · 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 2026-029 approving settlement agreement and release with Charles CrossPassed 6–0 · 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.