March 12, 2026 Special Council Meeting
Mayor John Starzynski called the special meeting of the Stephenson City Council to order at 6:00 PM. Present were Council members Dale Parrett, Ronald Zahorik, Howard Fredrickson, Martha Haight, Brian White and David Solander. Also present were Karma Tessmer, City Clerk and Bill Marklein of UPEA.
There was no public participation.
Motion made by Council member Haight to adopt the agenda as presented. Council member Fredrickson seconded. Motion carried.
Updates on the Rural Development projects were provided by Bill Marklein of UPEA. Estimated loan closing is the end of April or early May.
Motion made by Council member Fredrickson to adopt Resolution Number 26-03 awarding Valley Mechanical, Inc. Contract 3 for Wastewater Facility Improvements in the amount of $318,468.00 pending funding approval by USDA Rural Development. The cost includes the base bid, alternate A, and alternate B. Council member Haight seconded. Motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
Motion made by Council member White to accept UPEA Engineering Services Agreement Amendment 1 as provided. Council member Fredrickson seconded. Motion carried. UPEA removed some costs and added for costs for Dixon Engineering.
Council member White moved for adjournment at 6:14 PM.
The next regular City council meeting will be held on April 2, 2026.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk