Resolution awarding contract
Recorded in the minutes as “B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract – Motion: to approve the resolution”. Passed 5–0; Yes: Anderson, Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce. Amount in the record: $405,580.
What this means (Bids and contracts): For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.
How each member voted
| Official | Vote |
|---|---|
| Kala Anderson | Yes |
| Chris Crone | Yes |
| Rob Grove | Yes |
| Lori Lyon | Yes |
| Anna Bergman Pierce | Yes |
More from the record
Recorded in the minutes as: “B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract – Motion: to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Lyon. City Administrator Deets reviewed the bid tabulation, recommending awarding contract to Kelly Cortum, Inc., of Norwalk, IA, in the amount of $405,580.00. Council Member Lyon asked if the contract included the bid alternate; Mr. Deets replied in the affirmative. Council Member Anderson asked if the City had previous experience with the contractor; Mr. Deets stated that City staff was familiar with the contractor and that the project engineer recommended awarding the contract to them. Results of vote:”.
Motion as recorded: “to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Lyon. City Administrator Deets reviewed the bid tabulation, recommending awarding contract to Kelly Cortum, Inc., of Norwalk, IA, in the amount of $405,580.00. Council Member Lyon asked if the contract included the bid alternate; Mr. Deets replied in the affirmative. Council Member Anderson asked if the City had previous experience with the contractor; Mr. Deets stated that City staff was familiar with the contractor and that the project engineer recommended awarding the contract to them. Results of vote:”.
Source Full minutes for the whole May 4, 2026 meeting, p. 2 (saved copy) · All votes at this meeting