PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES
KEOKUK CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
May 1, 2025
501 Main Street
5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Keokuk met in regular session on May 1, 2025, at 501 Main Street. Mayor Pro Tem Michael Greenwald called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. There were six council members present, three absent. Carissa Crenshaw, Dorothy Cackley, Devon Dade, Dan Tillman, Roger Bryant, and Michael Greenwald (Mayor Pro Tem) were present. Jeff Mullin, Tyler Walker, and Steve Andrews were absent. Staff in attendance: Interim City Administrator Dave Hinton, City Clerk Celeste El Anfaoui, Public Works Director Brian Carroll, Community Development Director Pam Broomhall, Police Chief Zeth Baum, and Waste Water Treatment Facility Manager Tom Wills.
MAYOR’S CORRESPONDENCE: Informed of upcoming area events.
CITIZENS’ REQUEST: Amanda Rogers, Program Director of The Best You Coalition, provided an update on recent activities and upcoming events.
Motion made by Tillman, second by Cackley to approve the agenda, including the consent agenda. (6) AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
● Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of April 17, 2025;
● RESOLUTION NO. 202-2025: Approving a Liquor License for Walgreens #05886, 1215 Main Street, Class E Retail Alcohol License – effective May 22, 2025;
● RESOLUTION NO. 203-2025: Approving a Liquor License for The Sneezy Beaver, 820 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License – effective May 22, 2025;
● Sidewalk Display Permits 2025-2026 for Simply Home;
● Special Event Permit for Keokuk Cultural & Entertainment District/Main Street Keokuk, 17th Annual Back Alley Bandfest, Friday, May 23, 2025, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
● Motion to pay bills and transfers listed in Register No.’s 5469-5470;
Mayor Pro Tem Michael Greenwald opened the public hearing at 5:37 p.m. on the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes of the City of Keokuk , State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes). A public hearing notice was published in the Daily Gate City on April 25, 2025.
COMMENTS: Ginger Knisley wanted to confirm that this bond amount was included in the most recent budget and tax levy.
There being no more comments or objections, Mayor Pro Tem Greenwald closed the public hearing at 5:39 p.m.
Motion made by Bryant, second by Tillman to approve the following proposed RESOLUTION NO. 204-2025: “A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES.” (6) AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
Motion made by Crenshaw, second by Tillman to approve the following proposed RESOLUTION NO. 205-2025: “A RESOLUTION APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR $5,500,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2025.” (6) AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
Motion made by Tillman, second by Bryant to approve the following proposed RESOLUTION NO. 206-2025: “A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARAMETERS FOR THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY $5,500,000* (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2025; DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT.” (6) AYES, (0) NAYS.
Motion carried. Motion made by Crenshaw, second by Tillman to approve the initial reading of an Ordinance amending Section 9.28.040 dealing with parking regulations for the Northerly side of South 18th Street from Main Street to Carroll Street.
Roll Call Vote: AYES – Crenshaw, Cackley, Dade, Tillman, Bryant, and Greenwald. NAYS – None. (6)
AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
Motion made by Cackley, second by Tillman to approve the following proposed RESOLUTION NO. 207-2025: “A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL BUDGET.” (6) AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
Motion made by Crenshaw, second by Tillman to approve the following proposed RESOLUTION NO. 208-2025: “A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING SERVICES (C.C.S.) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ROOF REPLACEMENT.” (6)\ AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
Motion made by Crenshaw, second by Tillman to approve the following proposed RESOLUTION NO. 209-2025: “A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE HANGAR REHABILITATION PROJECT AT THE KEOKUK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.” (6) AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
Motion made by Crenshaw, second by Tillman to approve the following proposed RESOLUTION NO. 210-2025: “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN REFERENCE TO 120 N. 9TH STREET, BETWEEN THE CITY OF KEOKUK AND ROBERT WILLIAM PROPERTIES LLC IN CONFORMANCE WITH HOME REHABILITATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.” (6) AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
Motion made by Tillman, second by Dade to approve the following proposed RESOLUTION NO. 211-2025: “A RESOLUTION CORRECTING RESOLUTION NO. 141-2024 “REQUEST TO LEE COUNTY SUPERVISORS TO ASSIGN TAX SALE CERTIFICATES TO THE CITY OF KEOKUK.” (6) AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
Motion made by Crenshaw, second by Dade to approve the following proposed RESOLUTION NO. 212-2025: “A RESOLUTION GRANTING ONE YEAR EXTENSTION TO DEVELOP PROPERTY AT 604 GRAND AVENUE, CITY OF KEOKUK.” (6) AYES, (0) NAYS. Motion carried.
