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NEWS AND EVENTS
CITY OF MINGO
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (TENTATIVE) AGENDA AUGUST 11H, 2026 – 6:30 PM – CITY HALL
RULES OF DECORUM FOR THE AUDIENCE
Out of respect for the City Council and procedure those citizens in attendance are asked to follow the following rules.
* At NO time will any audience member be allowed to enter into the City Council discussion.
If the Mayor or the presiding officer recognizes the citizen, the citizen may be allowed to speak during the discussion.
* No private conversations during the meeting.
* Should not address Council Members in individual conversation or make comments to Council Members.
* Come & go as necessary in the least disruptive manner.
1. Call meeting to order with approval of agenda (Time limit 2 hours)
2. Approval of previous council meeting minutes
3. Public Comment: At this time, citizens may address the Council. Except in cases of legal emergency, the City Council cannot take formal action at the meeting but may ask the City staff to research the matter or have the matter placed on a subsequent agenda.
To be heard, a citizen must be recognized by the chair and state his or her name and address. Speakers will be given five (5) minutes to present their concerns. Comments and/or questions must be related to city policies or the provision of city services and shall not include derogatory comments about other individuals.
4. Public Works – 5 minutes
A. Streets: Update on ditch drainage issues – Mayor Perry has spoken with homeowner with ideas of what may fix the issues.
B. Utilities
C. Sanitary - Lift station maintenance work – Quote from Electric Pump – parts are on order
5. MEDCO – 5 minutes – where are inspections and records of work completion records kept, ie: housing project.
6. Hometown Pride – 5 minutes
7. Library – 5 minutes
8. Community Center – 5 minutes
9. Fire Department – 5 minutes
10. Old Business
11. Mayors Report – 5 minutes
12. Action Items
A. Quote for an additional pump motor to rotate in and out with the other 2
13. Approval of bills and financials.
14. Adjourn
**2025 CCR (Consumer Confidence Report is available by contacting City Hall at 641-363-4441 or by following the link below. https://iowaccr.org/MIngo
*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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AMENDED AT 7:00 AM 8/11/2026 PER COUNCIL MEMBER GOALEY-PLEGGENKUHLE REQUEST FOR ITEMS 3-6, ITEM 7.C.1. ITEM 15.B WAS ALSO ADDED
CITY OF MINGO
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (TENTATIVE) AGENDA AUGUST 11H, 2026 – 6:30 PM – CITY HALL
RULES OF DECORUM FOR THE AUDIENCE
Out of respect for the City Council and procedure those citizens in attendance are asked to follow the following rules.
* At NO time will any audience member be allowed to enter into the City Council discussion.
If the Mayor or the presiding officer recognizes the citizen, the citizen may be allowed to speak during the discussion.
* No private conversations during the meeting.
* Should not address Council Members in individual conversation or make comments to Council Members.
* Come & go as necessary in the least disruptive manner.
1. Call meeting to order with approval of agenda (Time limit 2 hours)
2. Approval of previous council meeting minutes
3. Gary Bartels – 5 minutes
4. Laci Olson – 5 minutes
5. Megan Hopkins – Housing development – 5 minutes
6. Missie Arndt – updates on what’s going on in their neighborhood – 5 minutes
7. Public Works – 5 minutes
A. Streets
1.Update on ditch drainage issues – Mayor Perry has spoken with homeowner with ideas of what may fix the issues.
B. Utilities
C. Sanitary
1. Lift station maintenance work – Quote from Electric Pump – replacement impeller kits for Flygt pumps 1 & 2, replace 6” check valve for $19,935.61. Parts are on order
8. MEDCO – 5 minutes – where are inspections and records of work completion records kept, for Morning Sun Addition III
9. Hometown Pride – 5 minutes
10. Library – 5 minutes
11. Community Center – 5 minutes
12. Fire Department – 5 minutes
13. Old Business
14. Mayors Report – 5 minutes
15. Action Items
A. Quote for an additional pump motor to rotate in and out with the other 2
B. Adopt public comments format for future council meetings
16. Approval of bills and financials.
17. Adjourn