City of Marengo Packet Summary — 2026-05-13
City Council Meeting — May 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Marengo City Hall
The City Council is scheduled to consider three public-hearing items, seasonal pool hiring, an IT infrastructure upgrade, wastewater project pay applications, and monthly bills. The agenda also includes April financial reports, resident comments, a public safety update, and city official reports.
Key Items on the Agenda
Electric Transmission Franchise — Ordinance No. 554
The Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and consider the second reading of Ordinance No. 554. The proposed ordinance would amend the city code by adding Chapter 111A — Electric Transmission Franchise.
Off-Road Vehicles and Golf Carts — Ordinance No. 555
A public hearing and second reading are scheduled for Ordinance No. 555, concerning Chapter 77 — Operation of Off-Road Vehicles and Golf Carts. The proposed amendments cover Sections 77.01 #1, 77.02, 77.03, 77.05 #1, and 77.10.
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 disposition.
Seasonal Pool Employees
Resolution #26-97 concerns hiring seasonal pool employees for Summer 2026, specifically lifeguards and window workers. The agenda does not list the number of employees, individual hires, or compensation amounts.
City Hall and Police Department IT Upgrade
The Council is scheduled to consider approving a $10,949.00 quote from Marco Technologies for firewall and switch upgrades serving City Hall and the Marengo Police Department. The proposal calls for the cost to be paid from Capital Expenditures.
Major Financial and Infrastructure Items
Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
Two resolutions concern payment applications for ongoing wastewater infrastructure contracts:
- Resolution #26-98 would approve Pay Application #8 for Contract #1 — Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements.
- Resolution #26-99 would approve Pay Application #4 for Contract #2 — Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Force Main.
The agenda identifies the payment applications but does not state their dollar amounts.
Monthly Bills
The Council is scheduled to consider claims, checks, and direct withdrawals totaling $659,896.51 as part of the monthly bills.
April Financial Reports
The consent agenda includes several April 2026 financial items:
- April 2026 revenues totaling $1,064,838.41
- April 2026 Major Operating Departments Finance Reports
- April 2026 Finance Expenditures & Revenue Report
- Savings Accounts Report
Policy and Governance Items
Dangerous or Vicious Animal Code Provision
Resolution #26-100 would set a public hearing concerning an amendment to Chapter 4 — Scheduled Fines of the Code of Ordinances. The agenda describes the proposed change as moving the Dangerous or Vicious Animal provision from Section 55.24 to Section 55.23.
Consent Agenda
The Council is scheduled to consider a consent agenda containing:
- Minutes from the April 22, 2026 City Council Meeting
- April 2026 revenues totaling $1,064,838.41
- April 2026 Major Operating Departments Finance Reports
- April 2026 Finance Expenditures & Revenue Report
- Savings Accounts Report
- Approval of a tobacco license for Kuldip, LLC
Public Hearings and Community Participation
Three public hearings are scheduled under old business: the electric transmission franchise ordinance, amendments concerning off-road vehicles and golf carts, and the proposed disposal of 699 Marengo Avenue.
The agenda also provides a separate Resident Comments period before old business.
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 the Council advances Ordinance No. 554 following its public hearing and second reading on the electric transmission franchise.
- How the Council handles Ordinance No. 555 after its public hearing and second reading on off-road vehicles and golf carts.
- What action, if any, follows the public hearing on the proposed disposal of 699 Marengo Avenue.
- Whether the Council approves the proposed $10,949.00 City Hall and Police Department firewall and switch upgrade.
- Whether Pay Applications #8 and #4 advance for the two wastewater treatment facility contracts.
- Whether the Council sets a public hearing through Resolution #26-100 for the proposed code amendment concerning the Dangerous or Vicious Animal provision.
