City Agendas

3/9/26 Council Agenda

City of Readlyn

307 Main Street, P.O. Box 70

Readlyn, Iowa 50668-0070

Phone: (319) 279-3411  Fax: (319) 279-3177

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

Governmental Body:  The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting:        Monday, March 9, 2026

Time of Meeting:       5:45 PM Finance Committee to review claims

                                      6:00 PM Regular City Council Meeting      

Place of Meeting:       Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

               PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above-mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Citizen Comments
  4. Consent Agenda Items:
    • 2/9/2026 Regular Council Minutes
    • Claims 2/10/2026-3/9/2026Correspondence
    • Administrative Reports:
      • February 2026 Budget, Treasurer’s & Financial Reports
  5. Approval of Agenda
  6. Receiving of Reports:
    • Mayor
    • City Clerk
    • Police
    • Public Works
    • Parks
    • Library
    • Other Departments, Crew Chiefs, Board Chairs or City Attorney
  7. Written Reports
  8. Business:
    • Discussion and action on leasing/contracting a new copy machine and phone system/software
    • Discussion and action on scheduling city clean up days for May 4th and 5th
    • Discussion and action on appointing Bryce Destival to the Readlyn Fire Department
    • Discussion and action on approving city clerk to attend Spring 2026 IMFOA Conference, public works superintendent to attend the Spring 2026 Iowa Region 1 American Water Works Association meeting, and future city employee trainings/conferences/meetings.
    • Discussion and action on reviewing the Independent Accountant’s Report on agreed-upon procedures for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
    • Discussion and action on FY2027 Budget and setting the property tax levy rate
    • Discussion and action on setting a special meeting to set a public hearing date and time for the FY2027 budget.
  9. Board Discussion for Future Agenda Items
  10. Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                                                                                                                              Kris McGrane, City Clerk

2/9/26 Council Agenda

City of Readlyn

307 Main Street, P.O. Box 70

Readlyn, Iowa 50668-0070

Phone: (319) 279-3411  Fax: (319) 279-3177

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

Governmental Body:     The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting:           Monday, February 9, 2026

Time of Meeting:           5:45 PM Finance Committee to review claims

                                        6:00 PM Regular City Council Meeting       

Place of Meeting:          Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

               PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Citizen Comments
  4. Consent Agenda Items:
    • 1/12/2026 Regular Council Minutes
    • 1/26/2026 Budget Work Session Minutes
    • Claims 1/13/2026-2/9/2026
    • Correspondence
    • Administrative Reports:
      • January 2026 Budget, Treasurer’s & Financial Reports
    • Kwik Trip Inc, Kwik Star #708, Class “B” retail alcohol license (LG) renewal
  5. Approval of Agenda
  6. Receiving of Reports:
    • Mayor
    • City Clerk
    • Police
    • Public Works
    • Parks
    • Library
    • Other Departments, Crew Chiefs, Board Chairs or City Attorney
      • EBRRA
      • Tripoli-Readlyn Sanitation
  7. Written Reports – None
  8. Business:
    • Discussion and action on moving forward with the new Readlyn Emergency Services Building project
    • Discussion and action on appointing the following:
      • Bernard Wiersma as City Superintendent, Electric Utility Superintendent, Water Superintendent and Sewer Superintendent
      • Austin Matthias as Parks Director
    • Discussion and action on repairing the city electronic sign located along Reed Avenue
    • Discussion and action on leasing/contracting a new copy machine and phone system/software
    • Discussion and action on FY2027 Budget and setting the proposed property tax levy rate
    • Discussion and action on setting the proposed property tax levy public hearing for the FY2027 budget and special meeting.
  9. Board Discussion for Future Agenda Items
  10. Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                             

                                                                                                Kris McGrane, City Clerk

1/26/26 Budget Workshop

City of Readlyn

307 Main Street, P.O. Box 70

Readlyn, Iowa 50668-0070

Phone: (319) 279-3411  Fax: (319) 279-3177

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC – BUDGET WORK SESSION

Governmental Body:     The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting:           Monday, January 26, 2026

Time of Meeting:           6:00 PM

Place of Meeting:          Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

               PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows (specific times are tentative):

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Discuss FY2027 Budget
  4. Schedule Next Budget Work Session
  5. Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                             

                                                                                                Kris McGrane, City Clerk

1/12/26 Council Agenda

City of Readlyn

307 Main Street, P.O. Box 70

Readlyn, Iowa 50668-0070

Phone: (319) 279-3411  Fax: (319) 279-3177

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

Governmental Body:     The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting:            Monday, January 12, 2026

Time of Meeting:            5:45 PM Finance Committee to review claims

                                         6:00 PM Regular City Council Meeting     

                                         6:30 PM or immediately following the Regular Meeting, Budget

Work Session                    

Place of Meeting:           Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

                   PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Citizen Comments
  4. Consent Agenda Items:
    • 12/8/2025 Regular Council Minutes
    • Claims 12/9/2025-1/12/2026
    • Correspondence
    • Administrative Reports:
      • December 2025 Budget, Treasurer’s & Financial Reports
    • Kwik Trip Inc, Class “B” retail alcohol license (LG) Ownership Update Amendments
  5. Approval of Agenda
  6. Receiving of Reports:
    • Mayor
    • City Clerk
    • Police
    • Public Works
    • Parks
    • Library
    • Other Departments, Crew Chiefs, Board Chairs or City Attorney
  7. Written Reports – None
  8. Business:
    • Public Hearing on the Adoption of Ordinance #365 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the city of Readly, Iowa, Chapter 156 entitled Building Code.
    • Discussion and action on third reading of Ordinance #365 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the city of Readlyn, Iowa, Chapter 156 entitled Building Code.
    • Discussion and action on Resolution 2026-1: Establishing a New Energy Cost Adjustment (ECA) Rate
    • Discussion and action on appointing the following:
      • Council Committees/Mayor Pro Tem: Finance, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety and Public Works/Utilities
      • Kris McGrane as City Clerk and City Treasurer
      • Steve Aiello as Readlyn Police Chief
      • Luke Guthrie as City Attorney
      • Dan Wedemeier & Jason Franck as representatives on the EBRRA Board
      • Dan Wedemeier & Rocco Imbrogno as representatives on the Tripoli-Readlyn Sanitation Board
      • Steve Aiello as representative on the Bremer County E-911 Board & Black Hawk County E-911 Board
      • Larry Pavelec to the Board of Appeals
    • Discussion and action on Resolution 2026-2: Establishing the Compensation of City Attorney
    • Discussion and action on repairing the city electronic sign located along Reed Avenue
    • Discussion and action on repairing/replacing handheld meter reading device
    • Discussion and action on copy machine/phone system
    • Discussion and action on accounting/payroll/bank reconciliation/utility billing software
  9. Board Discussion for Future Agenda Items
  10. Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                             

                                                                                                Kris McGrane, City Clerk

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC – BUDGET WORK SESSION

Governmental Body:    The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting:           Monday, January 12, 2026

Time of Meeting:           6:30 PM or immediately following the Regular Meeting, Budget

Work Session

Place of Meeting:          Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

               PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows (specific times are tentative):

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Discuss FY2027 Budget
    • Introduction to the Budget Binder (6:30PM)
    • Police Department Budget (6:45PM)
    • Public Works Department Budgets (6:55PM)
      • Parks
      • Streets
      • Water
      • Sewer
      • Storm Water
      • Electric
    • Library Department Budget (7:15PM)
    • Fire Department Budget (7:25PM)
    • First Responders Department Budget (7:35PM)
    • Historical Society Budget (7:45PM)
    • Other Departments (7:55PM)
      • City Clerk
      • Garbage
    • Any other budget discussions
  4. Schedule Next Budget Work Session
  5. Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                                                                                                                              Kris McGrane, City Clerk

12/8/25 Council Agenda

City of Readlyn

307 Main Street, P.O. Box 70

Readlyn, Iowa 50668-0070

Phone: (319) 279-3411  Fax: (319) 279-3177

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

Governmental Body:                 The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting:                       Monday, December 8, 2025

Time of Meeting:                       5:45 PM Finance Committee to review claims

                                                    6:00 PM Regular Meeting                          

Place of Meeting:                      Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

               PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Citizen Comments
  4. Consent Agenda Items:
    • 11/10/2025 Regular Council Minutes
    • Claims 11/11/2025-12/8/2025
    • Correspondence
    • Administrative Reports:
      • November 2025 Budget, Treasurer’s & Financial Reports
    • Election Results Reports
  5. Approval of Agenda
  6. Receiving of Reports:
    • Mayor
    • City Clerk
    • Police
    • Public Works
    • Parks
    • Library
    • Other Departments, Crew Chiefs, Board Chairs or City Attorney
  7. Written Reports – None
  8. Business:
    • Discussion on an increase in electric utility rates with representative(s) from Butler County REC
    • Discussion and action on approving an alcohol license for Bents Smokehouse and Pub, 209-217 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa, subject to meeting all the state requirements and completing all necessary steps
    • Discussion and action on second reading of Ordinance #365 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the city of Readlyn, Iowa, Chapter 156 entitled Building Code.
    • Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-18: Memorandum of Understanding between the Iowa Department of Revenue and City of Readlyn regarding State Setoff Program
    • Discussion and action on repairing/replacing handheld meter reading device
    • Discussion and action on setting a public hearing for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6PM for the third and final reading of amending the Building Code in the code of ordinances of the city of Readlyn, Iowa
  9. Board Discussion for Future Agenda Items
  10. Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                             

                                                                                                Kris McGrane, City Clerk

11/10/25 Council Agenda

City of Readlyn

307 Main Street, P.O. Box 70

Readlyn, Iowa 50668-0070

Phone: (319) 279-3411  Fax: (319) 279-3177

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

Governmental Body:              The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting:                    Monday, November 10, 2025

Time of Meeting:                    5:45 PM Finance Committee

                                                  6:00 PM Regular Meeting                          

Place of Meeting:                   Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

               PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Citizen Comments
  4. Consent Agenda Items:
    • A. 10/13/2025 Regular Minutes
    • B. Claims 10/14/2025-11/10/2025
    • C. Correspondence
    • D. Administrative Reports:
      • i. October 2025 Budget, Treasurer’s & Financial Reports
      • ii. Annual Urban Renewal Report
      • iii. FY2025 Annual Finance Report
  5. Approval of Agenda
  6. Receiving of Reports:
    • A. Mayor
    • B. City Clerk
    • C. Police
    • D. Public Works
    • E. Parks
    • F. Library
    • G. Other Departments, Crew Chiefs, Board Chairs or City Attorney
  7. Written Reports – None
  8. Business:
    • A. Public Hearing on the Adoption of Ordinance #365 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the city of Readly, Iowa, Chapter 156 entitled Building Code.
    • B. Discussion and action on first reading of Ordinance #365 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the city of Readly, Iowa, Chapter 156 entitled Building Code.
    • C. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-16: Annual Street Finance Report
    • D. Discussion and action on setting a public hearing for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6PM for the second reading of amending the Building Code in the code of ordinances of the city of Readlyn, Iowa
  9. Board Discussion for Future Agenda Items
  10. Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                                                                                                                              Kris McGrane, City Clerk

10/13/25 Council Agenda

City of Readlyn

307 Main Street

P.O. Box 70

Readlyn, Iowa 50668-0070

Phone: (319) 279-3411  Fax: (319) 279-3177

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

Governmental Body:        The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting: October 13, 2025

Time of Meeting:               6:45 PM Finance Committee

                                            7:00 PM Regular Meeting

Place of Meeting:               Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

                   PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows:

Call to Order

Minutes

Bills

Treasurer/Clerk Reports

Budget and Library Reports

Police Report

Public Works Report
Parks Report

Agenda Additions and/or Corrections

Business

  1. Discussion and action on forgiving wastewater charges for the property owner at 446 E. 3rd Street
  2. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-13: Updating the rules of procedure governing the conduct of business of the city council
  3. Discussion and action on setting a public hearing for Monday, November 10 at 6PM or 7PM for amending the Building Code in the code of ordinances of the city of Readlyn, Iowa
  4. Discussion and action on the city clerk attending the MuniLaw 101 Workshop by Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
  5. Discussion and action on the city clerk attending the Iowa League of Cities Budget Workshop
  6. Discussion and action on approving the Wellmark renewal for employee health insurance
  7. Discussion and action on Resolution 2015-17: Approving an electric/natural gas vendor agreement between the city of Readlyn, Iowa, and Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation to administer the FY2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  8. Potential Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 21.5(1)(a), 388.9(1), and 21.5(1)(k), to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential; to discuss proprietary information and information required by a noncustomer contracting party to be kept confidential pursuant to a nondisclosure agreement which relates to electric transmission planning and construction and critical energy infrastructure; and to discuss information contained in records in the custody of a governmental body that are confidential records pursuant to section 22.7, subsection 50.
  9. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-14: Approving second amended and restated agreement to establish the Iowa Public Power Agency
  10. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-15: Approving Joint Development Agreement and payment of initial payment required therein
  11. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-16: Street Finance Report

Correspondence

Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                             

                                                                                                Kris McGrane, City Clerk

9/8/25 Council Agenda

City of Readlyn

307 Main Street

P.O. Box 70

Readlyn, Iowa 50668-0070

Phone: (319) 279-3411  Fax: (319) 279-3177

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

Governmental Body:     The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting:           September 8, 2025

Time of Meeting:           6:45 PM Finance Committee

                                       7:00 PM Regular Meeting

Place of Meeting:          Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

               PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows:

Call to Order

Minutes

Bills

Treasurer/Clerk Reports

Budget and Library Reports

Police Report

Public Works Report
Parks Report

Agenda Additions and/or Corrections

Business

  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-12: Authorizing early payment of claims to avoid late fees and to utilize available discounts
  2. Discussion and action on first reading of Ordinance 364 Amending the code of ordinances of the city of Readlyn, Iowa, by amending Chapter 92 Water Rates, Section 04 Billing for Water Service, with the option of waiving the second and third readings
  3. Discussion and action on the fall wastewater conference
  4. Discussion and action on the fall IMFOA conference
  5. Discussion and action on purchasing holiday lights/decorations
  6. Discussion and action on setting a date and time for city wide trick or treating
  7. Discussion and action on setting dates for fall leaf burning
  8. Potential Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 21.5(1)(a), 388.9(1), and 21.5(1)(k), to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential; to discuss proprietary information and information required by a noncustomer contracting party to be kept confidential pursuant to a nondisclosure agreement which relates to electric transmission planning and construction and critical energy infrastructure; and to discuss information contained in records in the custody of a governmental body that are confidential records pursuant to section 22.7, subsection 50.
  9. Discussion and action on authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute information and forms which relate to electric transmission planning and construction and critical energy infrastructure.

Correspondence

Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                                                                                                                              Kris McGrane, City Clerk

8/11/25 Council Agenda

 City of Readlyn

307 Main Street

P.O. Box 70

Readlyn, Iowa 50668-0070

Phone: (319) 279-3411  Fax: (319) 279-3177

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

Governmental Body:  The City Council of Readlyn, Iowa.

Date of Meeting:         August 11, 2025

Time of Meeting:         6:45 PM Finance Committee

                                     7:00 PM Regular Meeting

Place of Meeting: Council Chambers, City Hall, 307 Main Street, Readlyn, Iowa.

               PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out.  Tentative agenda is as follows:

Call to Order

Minutes

Bills

Treasurer/Clerk Reports

Budget and Library Reports

Police Report

Agenda Additions and/or Corrections

Business

  1. Discussion and action in reference to the driveway at 422 Goodell Ave 
  2. Tripoli-Readlyn Sanitation meeting update
  3. EBRRA meeting update
  4. Resolution 2025-09: Electric Utility Inspection and Maintenance Plan
  5. Resolution 2025-10: Organization Borrowing
  6. Resolution 2025-11: Readlyn Savings Bank Agreement
  7. Discussion and action on the Main Street Project funds

Correspondence

Adjournment

                This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21 Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.                                                                                                                                                              Kris McGrane, City Clerk

City Council Meetings

The Readlyn City Council meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Readlyn City Hall (307 Main Street). From time-to-time, the City Council will have Special meetings or Work Sessions as needed. All agendas will be posted on this page as well as hung up on the door at Readlyn City Hall and at the Readlyn Post Office.