Apr 20, 2026

City Council Meeting · 8 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Rabe, 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): bills and claims, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Apr 20, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda (6 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.

  6 consent items

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Approval of Minutes of the prior meetings
  3. Consideration of the approval of liquor license amendments for Brew Oil LLC
  4. Consideration of the issuance of a special event and noise permit to Indianola Elks Lodge for the Pink Tractor SxS Fundraiser Ride event to be held on May 2, 2026
  5. Resolution 2026-074 authorizing a contract for the McVay Trail Project
  6. Resolution 2026-075 approving salaries
• Vote 2Approve ClaimsPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

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

• Vote 3Old Business: to open the public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 27 budgetPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 4Close the public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 27 budgetPassed 6–0 · 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 5Approve Resolution 2026-076 adopting the Fiscal Year 27 budgetPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.

• Vote 6New Business: to approve Resolution 2026-077 adopting the Gateway Corridor PlanPassed 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 7Approve Resolution 2026-078 authorizing a reimbursement of Brush Facility disposal fees to Simpson College for 2026 Campus Day activitiesPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3 · 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 8Title: 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.