City of Marengo Packet Summary — 2026-04-22
City Council Meeting
Scheduled: April 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marengo City Hall, 153 E. Main Street
The City Council agenda includes several public hearings and ordinance readings, adoption of the FY27 budget, proposed FY26 budget amendments, potential steps toward disposing of two city properties, and consideration of policies and infrastructure-related items. The Council is also scheduled to review routine financial reports, a tax abatement application, and monthly bills.
Key Items on the Agenda
FY26 Budget Amendments and FY27 Budget
Two budget matters are scheduled for public hearings and potential Council action:
- Resolution #26-94 would approve amendments to the FY26 budget.
- Resolution #26-95 would approve certification of the FY27 budget.
The agenda identifies both matters for a public hearing and approval but does not provide additional financial details about the proposed budgets.
Tobacco and Vapor Product Ordinances
The Council is scheduled to hold public hearings and third readings on two related ordinance amendments:
- ORD. 551 would amend Chapter 46 — Minors by revising Section 46.02 concerning cigarettes and tobacco.
- ORD. 552 would amend Chapter 4 — Scheduled Fines by adding Item #58 for Section 46.02 concerning a person under 21 using tobacco or vapor products.
These are listed as third readings, indicating they are later-stage ordinance proceedings rather than first introductions.
Dangerous Buildings Ordinance
A public hearing and third reading are scheduled for ORD. 553, an amendment to Chapter 145 — Dangerous Buildings. The proposed change would add Item #6 concerning Section 145.03 — Unsafe Building.
Electric Transmission Franchise
The Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and first reading of ORD. 554, which would add Chapter 111A concerning an electric transmission franchise.
Because this is listed as a first reading, the agenda reflects an initial ordinance-stage consideration rather than final action.
Off-Road Vehicles and Golf Carts
A public hearing and first reading are scheduled for ORD. 555, proposing amendments to Chapter 77 governing the operation of off-road vehicles and golf carts.
The agenda specifically identifies proposed changes involving Sections 77.01 #1, 77.02, 77.03, 77.05 #1, and 77.10, but does not provide the underlying amendment language.
Property and Infrastructure Items
Proposed Disposal of City Property
The Council is scheduled to consider two resolutions proposing the disposal of real property and publication of notices for future public hearings:
- Resolution #26-92: 699 Marengo Ave.
- Resolution #26-93: 605 Court Ave.
The agenda describes these resolutions as proposing disposal and setting up the public-hearing process; it does not indicate that either property has already been sold or disposed of.
Lucas Street Improvements
Resolution #26-96 is scheduled for consideration to set a public hearing for the Lucas Street Improvements and establish the project's bid date.
The agenda does not provide a project cost, construction schedule, or proposed hearing and bid dates.
Marengo Trails Project Signs
The Council is scheduled to consider having the City of Marengo provide and install signs for the Marengo Trails Project.
The proposal would authorize purchasing the signs from capital expenditures at a cost not to exceed $3,000.
Financial and Consent Items
The consent agenda includes:
- Minutes from the April 8, 2026 City Council meeting.
- March 2026 revenues totaling $690,208.93.
- March 2026 Major Operating Departments finance reports.
- March 2026 Finance Expenditures & Revenue Report.
- Savings Accounts Report.
- A tax abatement application for 311 Roberts Ave.
Separately, the Council is scheduled to consider monthly claims, checks, and direct withdrawals totaling $81,511.98.
Policy / Governance
Code of Conduct Policy
The agenda includes consideration of approving a Code of Conduct Policy.
No policy text, summary of its provisions, or description of who would be covered by the policy is included in the extracted packet text.
The agenda provides multiple opportunities for public participation. In addition to a general Resident Comments period, public hearings are scheduled for:
- ORD. 551 — cigarettes and tobacco provisions involving minors.
- ORD. 552 — scheduled fines related to persons under 21 using tobacco or vapor products.
- ORD. 553 — dangerous and unsafe buildings.
- Resolution #26-94 — FY26 budget amendments.
- Resolution #26-95 — FY27 budget certification.
- ORD. 554 — electric transmission franchise.
- ORD. 555 — off-road vehicles and golf carts.
The property-disposal resolutions for 699 Marengo Ave. and 605 Court Ave. would begin the process of publishing notices for public hearings rather than constituting the hearings themselves.
Department and Council Updates
The meeting is also scheduled to include:
- A Public Works update from Director Lonnie Altenhofen.
- A Marengo Public Library update from Director Jackie Jordan.
- Attorney, City Administrator, zoning, and building reports.
- Mayor, Council, and committee reports.
What to Watch at the Meeting
The agenda concentrates several consequential matters into one meeting. Key points to watch include whether the Council advances the three ordinances at third reading, how it handles the FY26 budget amendments and FY27 budget certification after their public hearings, and whether the first readings of the electric transmission franchise and off-road vehicle/golf cart amendments move forward.
The Council is also expected to decide whether to initiate the public-hearing process for disposing of the properties at 699 Marengo Ave. and 605 Court Ave., establish the next procedural steps for the Lucas Street Improvements, approve the proposed Code of Conduct Policy, and authorize up to $3,000 in capital expenditures for Marengo Trails Project signs.
