Stewartville City Council — Transcript
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Community Events and Public Morale
Key City Projects & Infrastructure Updates
Library Operations and Expansion
Public Safety Department Staffing and Enforcement
Votes (5)
Hiring of City Hall Receptionist
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown Speaker [00:02:46] · Seconded by Unknown Speaker [00:02:52]
The Personnel Committee recommended Lisa King for the City Hall receptionist position (paygrade five) after interviewing six finalists. The council approved the hiring, with a start date planned for September 10th.
Second Avenue Northwest Extension Project - Change Order & Payment Release
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown Speaker [00:05:32] · Seconded by Unknown Speaker [00:05:43]
The council reviewed and approved Change Order Number One for $3,997.96 to Elcore Construction for work to adjust a hydrant due to a staking error on June 10th, 2026. A related release allows SE to reimburse the City of Sturville for the error, with the city then passing the funds to Elcore Construction.
Public Works Capital Equipment Plan - Skid Steer Replacement
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown Speaker [00:15:02] · Seconded by Unknown Speaker [00:15:08]
The council approved replacing a 2023 S770 skid steer with a Bobcat L95 compact wheel loader as part of the 2026 Capital Equipment Plan. The net cost, after trading in the old unit, is $64,643.89. The L95 was favored for its higher speed (25 mph) and improved capability for cul-de-sacs and trail maintenance, and its compatibility with existing skid steer attachments. Discussion included considering a telehandler and ensuring current needs are met with other equipment.
Public Works Capital Equipment Plan - Chevy Silverado Purchase
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown Speaker [00:18:31] · Seconded by Unknown Speaker [00:18:57]
The council approved the purchase of a Chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab truck for Public Works, budgeted at $55,000. After reviewing bids, the council moved to approve House Chevrolet for $46,960 (plus tax and license), preferring a local dealership with an in-stock vehicle. The urgency to order before Friday was noted to secure the 2026 model year pricing.
Approval of 2026 General Election Judges
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown Speaker [00:20:53] · Seconded by Unknown Speaker [00:21:05]
Following the primary election, one additional election judge was determined necessary at the American Legion polling place, and another previously scheduled judge became unavailable. The council approved Summer Mona and John Bernard to serve as election judges for the general election.
Notable Quotes (11)
They are recommending Lisa King. She is no relation to Mayor King for the position.
The first item is a change order in the amount of $3,997.96 to Elcore Construction for time of material work completed as part of the Second Avenue Northwest Extension project. This work was necessary to adjust the hydrant following a staking error identified on June 10th, 2026.
Item two, the second item is a re release related to the issue which will allow SE to make a payment in the amount of 3,997 to the city of Sturville for the staking error. Because SE does not have a contract with Elcore Construction, payment will be made to the city of Sturville. The city will then pass the payment to Elco including the change order and next project payment request.
Cost replacement for the skid steer with the L95 is 107,14389 which includes a box blade. We'll be trading in the S770 to Bobcat a value of 425. Bring the final cost down to 64,64389.
We have a long time talked about getting something that we can do culde-sacs with. We have the tractor we use in southeast, but northeast we have most of our complaints and we're using pickups and you just can't do. So, we have talked for quite a while. We've mentioned leasing a loader or something.
This goes 25 mph down the road where the skid steer goes 12. Uh you're going to have a 10 foot wide blade on the front of this for doing them. Uh it sits up higher. It it turn on. I mean, it it's actually I was impressed with it when I jumped in and I had run one before.
It's got a standard uh skid steer attachment for the front. So, all of our buckets, all of our attachments, it'll have high flow. We can run everything off that that we can run off our six years, which is another big plus.
Purchase of a pickup for public works was budgeted of 55,000. We received bids from our local dealership and surrounding communities. House Chevrolet 46,96 plus tax and license in stock for 26. Move some 46212 tax and license would be in order for 26 roster Chevy 47245 tax and licensing stock.
I'll have to go through Greg's cuz his has coating, but before we would actually make the purchase, I would make this and make sure that it is. It's if you look at those things, they throw it in as a package and I don't know what else in that package. So, I'm going to have to have him break it down for sure.
In order to get one of these, like if if you ended up going to the Lewins and you had to order it, they got to be in by this Friday. So, we pushed this ahead faster than what I planned on in case that was the route, then we could get the order. Otherwise, it's going to the 27s after Friday and we'd be at price pump.
Following the primary election, we have determined that one additional election judge is needed at the American Legion polling place. Additionally, one judge previously scheduled to work the general election will be unable to serve. We are requesting approval for the following election judges. Summer Mona and John Bernard.
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
City's strategic plan for purchasing major equipment.
Annual financial plan guiding city expenditures.
Document related to the Second Avenue Northwest Extension Project, requesting additional payment.
Local newspaper where the Library Director was featured.
Local publication for community event details.