City of Marengo Packet Summary — 2026-04-08
City Council Meeting
April 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. — Marengo City Hall, 153 E. Main Street
The City Council agenda includes four public hearings, three ordinance amendments at second reading, two proposed real-property disposals, several spending and personnel items, and discussions involving FY27 economic development funding and the city's Code of Conduct Policy.
Key Items on the Agenda
Two Proposed Property Disposals
The council is scheduled to hold separate public hearings on proposals to dispose of two city properties:
- Parcel #730405010, locally known as 699 Marengo Avenue.
- Parcel #730607092, locally known as 605 Court Avenue.
The agenda identifies both matters as public hearings but does not provide proposed sale terms, purchasers, prices, or other disposition details.
Tobacco and Vapor Regulations
Two proposed ordinance amendments related to tobacco and vapor products are scheduled for public hearings and second readings:
- ORD. 551 would amend Chapter 46 — Minors by revising Section 46.02, Cigarettes and Tobacco.
- ORD. 552 would amend Chapter 4 — Scheduled Fines by adding Item #58 for Section 46.02 — Person Under 21 Using Tobacco/Vapor Products.
The packet agenda does not provide the full ordinance language or specify the proposed fine amount.
Dangerous Buildings Ordinance
The council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and second reading of ORD. 553, an amendment to Chapter 145 — Dangerous Buildings. The proposal would add Item #6, Section 145.03 — Unsafe Building.
The agenda does not provide the full text of the proposed amendment.
Lucas Street Improvements
The council is scheduled to consider approving the schedule for Lucas Street Improvements. The packet agenda does not provide the proposed schedule, project cost, scope, or construction dates.
Major Financial Items
$373,184.95 in Monthly Bills
The agenda calls for consideration of monthly claims, checks, and direct withdrawals totaling $373,184.95.
Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
Resolution #26-91 concerns approval of Pay Application #7 for Contract #1 — Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements. The agenda does not state the amount of the pay application.
Public Works Mower Purchase
Under Resolution #26-90, the council is scheduled to consider approving the purchase of a Cub Cadet ProZ 960L EFI mower for Public Works for $12,400.
Lions Park Shed
The council is scheduled to consider use of Capital Expenditure funds for a shed at Lions Park in the amount of $3,495.
FY27 Economic Development Funding
The agenda includes a discussion about where to allocate Economic Development Off-the-Top Funds for FY27. No proposed allocation amounts or recipients are identified in the packet agenda.
Personnel and Governance
Seasonal Maintenance Workers
Resolution #26-89 proposes approval of hiring MRC seasonal maintenance workers. The agenda does not identify the workers, number of positions, compensation, or employment dates.
Conditional Peace Officer Job Offer
Under Resolution #26-92, the council is scheduled to consider authorizing a conditional job offer to Keaton Schultz as a full-time peace officer. The agenda does not provide compensation or other employment terms.
Code of Conduct Policy
The council is scheduled to discuss the Code of Conduct Policy. The packet agenda does not specify proposed changes or identify a particular action for consideration.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda includes:
- Approval of minutes from the March 25, 2026 City Council Meeting FY27 Tax Levy Hearing.
- Approval of minutes from the March 25, 2026 City Council Meeting.
- Acceptance of the resignation of Roberta Stetler.
- Approval of a tobacco license for Dolgencorp, LLC, doing business as Dollar General.
Four public hearings are listed on the agenda: the proposed disposal of 699 Marengo Avenue, the proposed disposal of 605 Court Avenue, and the second readings of the tobacco-related ORD. 551 and ORD. 552 and dangerous-buildings ORD. 553.
The meeting also includes a separate Resident Comments period.
Reports and Updates
The council is scheduled to receive a Public Safety update from Chief Ben Gray. The agenda also provides for Attorney/City Administrator reports, Zoning & Building reports, and Mayor/Council/Committee reports.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Whether and on what terms the council moves forward with the proposed disposals of 699 Marengo Avenue and 605 Court Avenue.
- How the council handles the second readings of ORD. 551, ORD. 552, and ORD. 553 following their scheduled public hearings.
- What schedule is presented for the Lucas Street Improvements.
- How council members propose allocating FY27 Economic Development Off-the-Top Funds.
- What issues emerge in the discussion of the Code of Conduct Policy.
- Whether the council authorizes the $12,400 Public Works mower, $3,495 Lions Park shed expenditure, wastewater project pay application, seasonal maintenance hiring, and conditional full-time peace officer job offer.
