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NEWS AND EVENTS
CITY OF MINGO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES– 2-10-2026 - 6:30 pm – City Hall
Mayor Perry called a meeting to order at 6:37 pm with approval of agenda motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier. AIF MC 4-0. Council members present: Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, Karsjens, Crozier & Freeman. Absent Bode.
Mayor Perry asked for approval of the previous council meeting minutes. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier. AIF MC 4-0.
Public Works – Tony gave report. Street sign order will be placed
MEDCO. Scott Hoskins gave update. First 3 lots in new subdivision will close first half of March and should begin construction right away. Mid Am electric is about done & gas installation will begin week of 2/16. Waiting to hear from Kinetic.
Library – Report available.
Community Center – report available.
Fire Department – Matt Dickey gave updates. Would like to apply for Prairie Meadows Grant and LOSAP Grant yet this month. Pancake breakfast set for April 11th, 2026. Fire Department will be partnering with Red Cross on providing and installing smoke detectors to households in Mingo.
Hometown Pride – Kristen went over what 2026 initiatives entailed.
Action items:
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to move forward with paperwork to initiate a 1% franchise fee thru MidAmerican Energy versus 1% local option sales tax. AIF MC 4-0.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd Karsjens to move forward with proposals presented by Karsjens on computer upgrades.
Budget work session was set for February 24th, 6:00 pm, City Hall.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle adopt Resolution 26-15 setting public hearing for March 10th, 2026 at 6:30 pm on renewal of MidAmerican franchise agreements. Roll Call Vote: Crozier-Aye, Karsjens-Aye, Bode, Absent, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Freeman-Aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to adopt Resolution 26-17 directing City Clerk to renew CD with State Savings Bank for 12 months. Roll Call Vote: Bode-Absent, Freeman-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Karsjens-Aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to approve Mingo Volunteer Fire Departments LOSAP policy that was approved by their members at previous meeting. AIF MC 4-0. City Clerk directed to move forward with Resolution for council to set policy and appoint administrator for the program. Will have resolution prepared for January 20th, special council meeting/budget workshop.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to approve bills and financials. AIF MC 4-0.
12. Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Karsjens to adjourn regular council meeting, Mayor Perry adjourns meeting at 8:09 pm. AIF MC 4-0
*MINGO CARING CORNER"
FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHES CLOSET - LOCATED AT THE CITY LIBRARY
ACCEPTING DONATIONS: Non perishable food items, health & beauty items, gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens & scarves
DONATIONS ACCEPTED ONLY WHEN LIBRARY IS OPEN. PLEASE DELIVER DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY DURING THESE HOURS
Monday 1-5:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 9-Noon
Wednesday 1-5 PM
Friday 9-11 PM
Saturday 9-11 AM
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