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Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon City Council is trying to determine its next steps after the departure of former City Manager Sam Kooiker.
At their meeting this week, the council approved the consent agenda and an update to an engagement agreement for what is being called the 2026 general obligation EMS non-TIF bond.
No comments were made, and no written comments were received concerning a public hearing on the “EMS Bond,” which would cover a number of different items for the fire and police departments. There was some discussion about the replacement of the 2021 Dodge Durango for the police department, which was totaled in a crash. The department has the chance to buy a replacement vehicle now from a dealer that buys new police vehicles without a buyer department lined up, and there is one on hold for the Sheldon Police Department. There was some concern that there is also a new vehicle in next year’s budget. The council decided on a $485,000 total. Everyone voted “AYE” except for Councilwoman Shantel Oostra.
The council continued their discussion about what to do about the position left open when former City Manager Sam Kooiker resigned. Councilman Pete Hamill had been to a recent Iowa League of Cities meeting, where he found out that a City needs to have a mayor, a city council, a city clerk, and some form of legal counsel. Everything else is optional, says Hamill. The city council is still in discussions about what to do about the position.
The council also approved a minimum assessment agreement for a new triplex planned in the Trilogy Addition.
The council then went into closed session regarding wages and other employment conditions for fiscal year 2027. When they came back out of closed session, it was announced that no action was taken.
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