City of Marengo Packet Summary — 2026-02-11
City Council Meeting — February 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
The City of Marengo City Council is scheduled to meet at City Hall, 153 E. Main Street. The agenda includes FY27 budget discussion, two ordinance public hearings, contract terms for the police chief, property disposition, codification funding, scholarships, zoning procedures, and monthly bills.
Key Items on the Agenda
FY27 Budget
- The council is scheduled to continue discussion of the FY27 Budget under old business.
- The packet lists the item for discussion and does not specify a proposed budget amount or final action.
Chief Ben Gray Contract Terms
- The council is scheduled to consider contract terms for Chief Ben Gray.
- The packet does not provide the proposed terms or identify a specific action beyond consideration.
City Code Codification and Funding
- The council is scheduled to consider whether to move forward with codification and funding.
- The agenda does not specify the scope, cost, or proposed funding source.
2026 MRC Scholarships
- The council is scheduled to consider approval of 2026 MRC Scholarships.
- The packet does not identify scholarship recipients, amounts, or other award details.
605 Court Ave. Property
- The agenda includes consideration of the disposition of property at 605 Court Ave.
- No proposed disposition method, terms, or financial amount is provided in the packet.
Public Hearings and Ordinances
Ordinance #549 — No Parking Zones
- A public hearing and second reading of Ordinance #549 are scheduled.
- The ordinance would amend Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, Section 69.08, No Parking Zones.
- The agenda does not provide additional detail about the specific parking-zone changes.
Ordinance #550 — Landfill Fees
- A public hearing and second reading of Ordinance #550 are scheduled.
- The ordinance would amend Chapter 106, Collection of Solid Waste, Section 106.07, Landfill Fees.
- The packet does not state the proposed fee amounts or other details of the amendment.
Policy, Property, and Governance Items
Single Plots and Pricing
- The council is scheduled to consider Resolution #26-63, described as approving moving forward with selling single plots and pricing.
- The packet does not identify the proposed prices or provide further terms.
Re-zoning Process and Procedures
- The agenda includes a discussion of the city's re-zoning process and procedures.
- No specific rezoning application, property, or proposed procedural change is identified in the packet.
Financial Items
Monthly Bills
- The council is scheduled to consider claims, checks, and direct withdrawals totaling $85,566.86 as part of the monthly bills.
- This item appears separately from the meeting's consent agenda.
Consent Agenda and Public Participation
- The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 28, 2026 City Council Meeting.
- The agenda also provides time for resident comments before old and new business.
Reports and Updates
- Public Safety: Chief Ben Gray is scheduled to provide an update.
- Lucas/Franklyn Ave.: Lonnie Altenhofen is scheduled to provide an update.
- The agenda also includes Attorney/City Administrator reports, Zoning & Building reports, and Mayor/Council/Committee reports.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Details emerging from the council's continuing FY27 budget discussion.
- The proposed terms associated with Chief Ben Gray's contract.
- Public input and council consideration during the second readings of Ordinances #549 and #550.
- Whether the council moves forward with single-plot sales and pricing, codification and funding, 2026 MRC Scholarships, and disposition of 605 Court Ave.
- Any specific issues or potential changes identified during the discussion of re-zoning processes and procedures.
