City of Marengo Packet Summary — 2026-02-25
City Council Meeting — February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Marengo City Hall
The City Council agenda includes public hearings on city property, parking regulations, and landfill fees, along with proposed actions involving the FY27 property tax levy, an employment contract, infrastructure projects, tobacco-related ordinance changes, park improvements, and a part-time Public Works position.
Key Items on the Agenda
Proposed Disposal of 699 Marengo Avenue
The Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a proposal to dispose of city real property identified as Parcel #730405010, locally known as 699 Marengo Avenue. The agenda does not provide additional terms for the proposed disposal.
FY27 Property Tax Levy
Resolution #26-65 is scheduled for consideration to set a public hearing for the FY27 proposed property tax levy. This agenda item concerns scheduling the hearing; the packet does not state that the proposed levy itself is being adopted at this meeting.
FY27 Employment Contract
The Council is scheduled to consider Resolution #26-70, described on the agenda as approving Ben Gray's FY27 employment contract. No compensation, term, or other contract details are provided in the packet text.
Public Hearings and Ordinance Changes
Parking Regulations — Ordinance #549
The agenda includes a public hearing and third reading of Ordinance #549, which would amend Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, Section 69.08, No Parking Zones. The packet text does not specify the locations or other details of the proposed changes.
Landfill Fees — Ordinance #550
A public hearing and third reading of Ordinance #550 is also 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.
Tobacco and Vapor Product Provisions
Two resolutions would schedule future public hearings on related ordinance amendments:
- Resolution #26-68 would set a public hearing on an amendment to Chapter 46 — Minors, Section 46.02, Cigarettes and Tobacco.
- Resolution #26-69 would set a public hearing on an amendment to Chapter 4 — Scheduled Fines, adding Item #58 related to Section 46.02, Person Under 21 Using Tobacco/Vapor Products.
Dangerous Buildings
Resolution #26-71 would set a public hearing on an amendment to Chapter 145 — Dangerous Buildings, adding Item #6 to Section 145.03, Unsafe Building. The agenda does not provide further detail about the proposed addition.
Infrastructure and Public Works
Lucas Street and Franklyn Water Main Project
The Council is scheduled to consider approving an agreement between Compass Memorial Hospital and the City of Marengo for the Lucas Street and Franklyn Water Main Project. The agenda states that the proposed agreement is pending hospital approval.
Wastewater Treatment Facility Force Main
Resolution #26-67 is scheduled for consideration to approve Pay Application #3 for Contract #2 — Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Force Main. The packet text does not provide the amount of the pay application.
Part-Time Public Works Position
The Council is expected to consider posting a part-time Public Works job opening. The packet does not provide proposed hours, compensation, or other employment terms.
Park Pavilion Concrete Pads
Another consideration item asks the Council whether to move forward with concrete pads for the pavilions in the park. No project cost, funding source, scope, or construction schedule is included in the packet text.
Financial Items
January Financial Reports
The consent agenda includes several January 2026 financial items:
- January 2026 revenues totaling $315,110.47
- January 2026 Major Operating Departments Finance Reports
- January 2026 Finance Expenditures & Revenue Report
- IPAIT Report
The consent agenda also includes approval of the February 11, 2026 City Council meeting minutes and a fireworks application.
Monthly Bills
Separately from the consent agenda, the Council is scheduled to consider monthly claims, checks, and direct withdrawals totaling $296,355.78.
Reports and Public Participation
The agenda provides an opportunity for resident comments before the Council moves into old and new business.
Later in the meeting, the Council is scheduled to receive an update from Public Works Director Lonnie Altenhofen and an update from Marengo Public Library Director Jackie Jordan. The agenda also provides for attorney, city administrator, zoning and building reports, followed by mayor, council, and committee reports.
What to Watch at the Meeting
Several agenda items could establish the next steps for future city action. The Council is scheduled to consider setting public hearings on the FY27 proposed property tax levy and proposed ordinance changes involving tobacco, vapor products, scheduled fines, and dangerous buildings.
The meeting also includes decisions with potential infrastructure and community impact, including the proposed Lucas Street and Franklyn Water Main Project agreement, the WWTF Force Main pay application, proposed park pavilion concrete pads, and the possible part-time Public Works job posting.
