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City of Colona City Council met Aug. 25

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City of Colona City Council met Aug. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Special Meeting – Public Hearing

1. CALL TO ORDER

a. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.

2. ROLL CALL

a. Aldermen present: Stablein, Hillman (5:43), Lack (5:33), Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe (5:34).

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

3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. None

4. NEW BUSINESS

a. Mayor Johnson and City Staff presented information related to potential cost increases to address rising water/sewer rates, funding water tower improvements, and costs associated with a potential extension of the refuse contract.

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS

a. The public had a chance to speak with the Mayor, city staff, a representative from LRS (refuse), and a representative from Maguire Iron (water tower maintenance).

6. CLOSED SESSION

a. None

7. ADJOURN

a. Alderman Swemline made a motion to adjourn at 6:16pm. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

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