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City of Colona City Council met July 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

a. Aldermen present: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

b. Staff present: Mayor Johnson, Attorney Wright, Police Chief Swemline, Public Works Director Erichsen, Finance Director Legare, and City Clerk Park.

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS

a. Feliciano Correa, from Public Works, came in and addressed an incident that happened between public works personnel and Alderman Swemline

5. MAYOR’S REPORT

a. Discussed the IMEG report about the bridge

b. 714 2nd St. property obtained their structural evaluation and was granted a Phase 1 permit

c. Colona School District thanked the City for the use of the campground

d. Upcoming Plan Commission meetings on Wednesday July 16th and 23rd

e. TIF III & TIF IV meetings will be on the 16th

6. CLERK’S REPORT

a. None

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Finance/Admin. - Alderman Stablein gave an overview of their last meeting

b. Economic Development - Alderman Lack gave an overview of their last meeting

c. Public Safety - Alderman Hergert gave an overview of their last meeting

8. CONSENT AGENDA

a. Approve payment of bills/claims by vendor report for the period June 24 – July 14, 2025

b. Approve payroll for the period June 26 – July 10, 2025

c. Approve Treasurer’s reports for June 2025

d. Approve monthly bank reconciliation review for the months of May and June 2025

e. Approve 06.23.25 City Council Meeting Minutes

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda letters a-e. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. None

10. NEW BUSINESS

a. Approve Resolution (R-25-22); Authorizing the Mayor to execute a landowner agreement between the City of Colona and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Hergert seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: Alderman Strobbe asked about the length of the contract, Mayor Johnson answered her question

b. Approve Resolution (R-25-23); Authorizing an addendum to the Platinum 24x7 Professional Services Agreement and authorizing the purchase of equipment and software to support the City’s Digitization Initiative, including a general fund budget amendment and waiver of the competitive bidding requirement

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Hillman seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: A lot of questions were asked and answered

c. Approve Resolution (R-25-24); Authorizing an increase to part-time police officer hourly wages

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Hergert seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Hergert, and Strobbe. Nay: Jones. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 6 ayes, 1 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: Questions were asked and answered

d. Approve Resolution (R-25-25); Authorizing a budget amendment and approving a contract addendum with Valley Construction for the HMA Surface Removal and Overlay Project along 5th Street

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: None

e. Approve Resolution (R-25-26); Authorizing the surplus of municipal equipment 1. Alderman Hergert made a motion to approve. Alderman Hillman seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: None

f. Approve Resolution (R-25-27); Authorizing the issuance of a City credit card to City Clerk Charlotte Park with a credit limit of $5,000.00

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: None

g. Approve Mayoral Appointments to the Plan Commission

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Hergert seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: None

h. Approve Mayoral Appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Swemline seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: None

i. Approve Mayoral Appointment of Ryan Erichsen as Zoning Officer

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: None

j. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement of the vacant land acquisition from Sue Gayer, Parcel 06-11-453-001 (Aspen Drive)

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: None

k. Approve Mayoral Appointment of Mick Painter to the Police Commission

1. Alderman Hergert made a motion to approve. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: None

l. Authorize the City Clerk to take on the assignment of Secretary of the Plan Commission and Board of Appeals

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, and Hergert. Nay: Strobbe. Absent: Waterman.

Motion passed with 6 ayes, 1 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

2. Discussion: None

11. CLOSED SESSION

a. None

12. ADJOURN

a. Alderman Stablein made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Hillman seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Waterman. Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 1 absent.

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