City of Marengo Packet Summary — 2026-06-10
City Council Meeting
Scheduled: June 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Marengo City Hall
Key Items on the Agenda
Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
- The Council is scheduled to consider Resolution #26-106, approving Pay Application #9 for Contract #1 — Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements.
- The agenda identifies the payment application but does not state its dollar amount or provide additional project details.
July 3 Street Closures and Parade Route
- Resolution #26-107 would approve street closures for July 3, 2026.
- Resolution #26-108 would approve the July 3, 2026 parade route.
- The packet agenda does not provide the specific streets, closure times, or parade route.
Employee Salaries and Wages
- The Council is scheduled to consider Resolution #26-109, setting salaries and wages for City of Marengo employees for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
- The agenda does not list individual salaries, wage rates, or proposed changes.
Major Financial Items
Security Camera Improvements
The Council is scheduled to consider two proposals from Astra Security, with both proposed to be funded from Capital Expenditures:
- A quote for a Northeast entry camera and installation of the pole, at a cost not to exceed $7,000.
- A quote for two additional pool cameras for $2,243.00.
Monthly Bills
- The agenda calls for approval of claims, checks, and direct withdrawals totaling $928,525.69.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda includes several routine approvals and financial reports:
- Minutes from the May 27, 2026 City Council Meeting.
- May 2026 revenues totaling $813,394.83.
- May 2026 Major Operating Departments Finance Reports.
- May 2026 Finance Expenditures & Revenue Report.
- Savings Accounts Report.
- Approval of an alcohol license for Ambies, LLC.
Public Hearing and Ordinance Item
Dangerous or Vicious Animal Code Reference
The agenda includes a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 556, an amendment to Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances concerning scheduled fines.
- The proposed amendment would change the code reference for Dangerous or Vicious Animal from Section 55.24 to Section 55.23.
- Because the item is listed for a public hearing and first reading, the packet does not indicate final adoption.
Water Rates
Annual 3.8% Service Rate Increase
The Council is scheduled to consider the annual administration of a 3.8% water rate service increase under Section 92.02, Rates for Service.
- The agenda states that annual increases are determined by the annual CPI-U for the Midwest Region as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, or a minimum 3% increase, whichever is greater.
- The increase presented for consideration on this agenda is 3.8%.
- The agenda provides an opportunity for resident comments.
- Chief Ben Gray is scheduled to provide a Public Safety update.
- The Council is also scheduled to receive Attorney/City Administrator reports, Zoning & Building reports, and Mayor/Council/Committee reports.
What to Watch at the Meeting
Key decisions scheduled for consideration include the wastewater treatment facility payment application, July 3 street closures and parade route, fiscal-year employee salaries and wages, security camera expenditures, and the 3.8% water service rate increase. The meeting also includes a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 556 concerning the code reference for dangerous or vicious animals.
