Adel City Council February 10, 2026 - Meeting Minutes

Adel City Council February 10, 2026 - Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER The Adel City Council met in regular session at the Community Room in the Adel Public Library, 303 S. 10th Street, Adel, Iowa on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. At 6:00 p.m., Mayor Crannell called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL The following Council Members answered roll: Ockerman, Trout, McAdon, West, and Hawkins. Staff Present: City Administrator Vick, Deputy City Administrator/Finance Director Sandquist, City Clerk Erickson, City Attorney Stone, Police Chief Book, Public Works Director Overton, Community Development Director Nichols, Parks & Recreation Director Schenck, and Fire Chief Nemechek. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion by Ockerman, seconded by Trout, to approve the agenda. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. REPORTS 4.a. Adel Historic Preservation Commission's Annual Report - Rich Hughes, Commission Member Rich Hughes, Adel Historic Preservation Commission member gave an update on what the Historic Preservation Commission is working on for the coming year. 4.b. Quarterly Report from the Adel Chamber of Commerce President, Erin Milroy Erin Milroy, Adel Chamber of Commerce President, updated the Council on successes of Hometown Holiday and ongoing discussions with developers. 4.c. Presentation of Fire Department Budget - Braden Nemechek Braden Nemechek, Fire Chief, outlined capital projects expected for the fire department for the next fiscal year. 4.d. Annual Update from Ankeny Sanitation - Dave Massey Dave Massey, Ankeny Sanitation reported on the tonnage of trash and recycling collected in the community. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Please state your name and address for the record before proceeding with your comments. Individual remarks are limited to 3 minutes, with the overall Comments from the Public period limited to 20 minutes. Under Iowa Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during the Comments from the Public period which do not relate to Action Items on the agenda. 5.a. Leslie Marquardt, 901 Bryan Street, spoke to the Council about issues with a house and it's residents on Chance Ct. CONSENT AGENDA 6.a. Consider Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes Dated January 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m. 6.b. Consider Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes Dated January 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m. 6.c. Consider Approval of Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Dated January 6, 2026 6.d. Consider Approval of January Bills and January 31, 2026 Treasurer's Report 6.e. Consider Approval of 2026/2027 Cigarette Permit - Tiger Spirits 6.f. Consider Approval of Policy 3.12.02: Comments From The Public Motion by West, seconded by Ockerman, to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 7.a. Consider Approval of Request for Donation from the City of Adel for a Memorial for Fallen Law Enforcement Officers on the Raccoon River Valley Trail - Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante Motion by Ockerman, seconded by Trout, to commit $10,000 per year for the next two years towards the Ride the Thin Blue Line memorial project, contingent on the project receiving the rest of their requested funds. Roll: Ayes - Ockerman, West, Trout and Hawkins. Nays - McAdon. Motion Carried. 7.b. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-26, Approving an Engagement Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for Bond Counsel Motion by West, seconded by Ockerman, to approve Resolution No. 26-26. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. 7.c. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26- 27, Fixing Date for A Meeting on the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $5,100,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes of the City of Adel, State of Iowa (For Essential Corporate Services), and Providing for Publication of Notice Thereof Motion by West, seconded by Trout, to approve Resolution No. 26-27. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. 7.d. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-28, Receiving and Approving Pre-Annexation Agreement with Stephen B. Rinderknecht and Danette L. Rinderknecht Concerning the Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Certain Land to the City of Adel, Iowa Motion by Ockerman, seconded by West, to approve Resolution No. 26-28. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. 7.e. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26 -29, Receiving and Approving Pre-Annexation Agreement with Grace Lutheran Church of Adel, Iowa Concerning the Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Certain Land to the City of Adel, Iowa Motion by Hawkins, seconded by West, to approve Resolution No. 26-29. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. 7.f. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-30, Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 26-17, Receiving and Approving Pre-Annexation Agreement for Property Owned by Marco Properties, LLC Motion by West, seconded by Hawkins, to approve Resolution No. 26-30. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. 7.g. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-31, Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Dallas County and the City of Adel for the 288th Trail Base Stabilization and Paving Project Motion by Trout, seconded by McAdon, to approve Resolution No. 26-31. Roll: Ayes - McAdon, West, Trout and Hawkins. Nays - Ockerman. 7.h. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-32, A Resolution Updating FY2025-2026 Fees for Services – Aquatic Center Rates and Season Pass Structure Motion by West, seconded by Hawkins, to approve Resolution No. 26-32. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. 7.i. Consider Approval of Setting a Public Hearing for Proposed Property Tax Amounts and New Taxpayer Statements for Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Hawkins, seconded by Ockerman, to approve setting a public hearing for proposed property tax amounts and new taxpayer statements for Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. 7.j. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-33, Setting Time and Place of Consultation, Directing Mailing of Notice of Consultation, Setting Date of Public Hearing, Directing Publication of Notice, and Directing the Mailing of Notice of Hearing on Proposed Voluntary Annexation for Which 80% or More Owners Request Annexation Motion by Ockerman, seconded by West, to approve Resolution No. 26-33. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. CLOSED SESSION 8.a. Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3) to discuss union negotiations. Motion by West, seconded by Hawkins, to enter closed session. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. Closed session began at 7:13 p.m. Motion by Trout, seconded by Ockerman, to exit closed session. Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried. Closed session concluded at 8:13 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Timothy E. Crannell, Mayor Attest: Carrie Erickson, City Clerk February 19 2026 LIOW0460586