Adel City Council
January 26, 2026 - Meeting Minutes
The Adel City Council met in regular session at Adel City Hall, 301 S. 10th Street, Adel, Iowa on Monday, January 26, 2026. At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Crannell called the meeting to order. The following answered roll: Ockerman, Trout, McAdon, West, and Hawkins.
Staff Present: City Administrator Vick, Deputy City Administrator/Finance Director Sandquist, City Clerk Erickson, Public Works Director Overton, Police Chief Book, Library Director Jayne, Parks & Recreation Director Schenck, and Community Development Director Nichols.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.a. Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Costs for the Rapids Street Reconstruction Project
Motion by Ockerman, seconded by West, to open the public hearing.
Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried.
Motion by Ockerman, seconded by West, to close the public hearing.
Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
3.a. Consider Approval of City Minutes Dated January 13, 2026
3.b. Consider Approval of Class B Retail Native Wine License for Adel Flowers and Gifts
Motion by Hawkins, seconded by Ockerman, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
4.a. Consider Approval of Class E Retail Alcohol License for Tiger Spirits- Pending Drampshop Insurance
Motion by Hawkins, seconded by West, to approve the Class E Retail Alcohol License for Tiger Spirits.
Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried.
4.b. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-23, Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Rapids Street Reconstruction Project
Motion by Ockerman, seconded by West, to approve Resolution No. 26-23.
Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried.
4.c. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-24, Making Award of Construction Contract for the Rapids Street Reconstruction Project
Motion by West, seconded by Ockerman, to approve Resolution No. 26-24.
Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried.
4.d. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-25, Approving Construction Contract and Bond for the Rapids Street Reconstruction Project
Motion by Ockerman, seconded by West, to approve Resolution No. 26-25.
Roll: Ayes - Unanimous. Motion Carried.
4.e. First Draft of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
a. Overview, Tax Levy Rate, LOST, Debt Service, and General Fund Revenues
b. Police Department
c. Fire Department
d. Library
e. Parks & Recreation Department
i.Parks
ii.Cemetery
iii. Pool
iv.Recreation
f. Finance
g. Zoning
h. Public Works (RUT, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Water)
i. Other
4.f. Next Steps for the FY26-27 Budget
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Timothy E. Crannell, Mayor
Attest: Carrie Erickson, City Clerk
February 5 2026
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