May 4, 2026

City Council Meeting · 17 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Rabe, Dalby, Davis, Sones, Lane · Absent: Armstrong

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (6): reports, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole May 4, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda (4 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · 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 2026-079 setting a
• Vote 2Approve Resolution 2026-082 approving salariesPassed 4–0 · Abstained: Dalby · 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 3Council Reports: to receive and file the March 2026 Treasurer's ReportPassed 5–0 · 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 4Mayor's Report: to approve the reappointment of Sally Van Dorin to the Indianola Public Library Board for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending July 1, 2032Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 5Approve the appointment of Lisa Parker to the Indianola Public Library Board of Trustees for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending July 1, 2032Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2
• Vote 6Old Business: to open the public hearing regarding the second amendment of the FY26 budgetPassed 5–0 · 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 7Close 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 8Approve Resolution 2026-083 approving the second amendment to the FY26 budgetPassed 5–0 · 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 9Approve Resolution 2026-084 approving the Fee SchedulePassed 5–0 · 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 10Direct staff to use the 60/40/20 modelPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3
• Vote 11New Business: to approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending the sewer feesPassed 4–1 · No: Sones · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 12Approve Resolution 2026-085 amending the City Council Subcommittees PolicyPassed 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 13Appoint Sones and Dalby as facilities and property subcommittee membersPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3
• Vote 14Other Business: to bring forward discussion and direction regarding sidewalk policy options for fundingPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 15Enter into closed session at 7:21 PM in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure…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 16Exit the closed session at 8:13 PMPassed 4–0 · 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 17Title: Not in the record (see minutes)Carried unanimously on a voice vote · Minutes, p. 4

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