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Public works: Staff said overlay work on First Street North (one block each way from Central Avenue) will begin with milling starting April 25, followed by paving the next week. Foster storm-sewer removal and replacement was described as likely to finish about midnext week. Fifth Avenue (Old U.S. 75) was noted as the subject of future cleanup and repair work to be brought to council at a later meeting.

Water projects: Contractors began drilling for Well 15 last week, with equipment and job trailers on site at the water facility. A reverse-osmosis (RO) project was scheduled to start during the week following the meeting.

Administrative systems: City staff reported ongoing work to migrate payroll into a new software system that week, with utility billing to be moved later; the migration is expected to be completed by June.

Community services and programs: A councilmember relayed a citizen complaint about pet waste at the dog park and reminded park users to pick up after pets. The council also discussed spring cleanup service, mentioning a free drop-off window in May (speakers referenced either May 10 or May 12–16 during discussion). One councilmember said a vendor in Sioux City will accept electronics and offered to share contact information publicly.

Ballot planning and outreach: Councilmembers discussed placing a fire station question on the ballot; staff said ballot language is expected to be presented to council at the July 15 meeting. The council discussed hosting a town-hall meeting, possibly at the fire station, to present information to residents if the ballot question advances. Councilmembers also raised the idea of city-supported New Year's Eve fireworks and periodically hosted electronics collection events to reduce improper disposal.

No formal council actions were taken on these operational or planning items during the discussion portion of the meeting; they were provided as updates and direction to staff for future agenda items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Le Mars Council Meeting April 15, 2025 Part 2 of 2","oneSentenceSummary","Councilmembers received updates on First Street North overlay work, Foster storm sewer replacement, Well 15 drilling and an RO project, a payroll and utility billing software migration, complaints about the dog park, spring cleanup dates, and plans to place a fire station ballot question on a future ballot.","taxTitle","Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa","taxId",64213,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6591936,"Le Mars OKs $7,500 CVB grant for Bulldog Battle of the Bands at Le Mars Community Stadium",87,196935,284900,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2996002-bbe0c114c35bffd53a58081c014451aa&start=196&end=284","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2996002-bbe0c114c35bffd53a58081c014451aa/thumbnail_196935.jpg","/articles/6591936/Le-Mars/Plymouth-County/Iowa/Le-Mars-OKs-7500-CVB-grant-for-Bulldog-Battle-of-the-Bands-at-Le-Mars-Community-Stadium","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6591936-6afcd7b99db65c770feddbd23b09c915/orig.mp4?Expires=1770976742&Signature=FXxIFgKFw22Cqas3RZI7KHW-orHm2-RMl6f5uu9M7Act25wOCnAwNp1Csj0-p1n8P~GGonxltG-XM8~OW23YydG-uRVt6H61ZzdiTByaoRwqgcMEpe-Q5KZUi6Ym4ARCUihypqkVxAS5HE8PxtgF88a5o7YfCN7ZmlsYXiql6JEZK6h0GHKF8q5ZXOapcTcV3s8JR2s~U6NjFeRV-TN6tTYltESmGxxAfjqvzLKWKeFoVHVReeQH~bxXiS0KvTszAtoeVRJ8rRyaNsjQFc9qfRtlcvlqgGsyCjP7JxVseDUeDXjSmg8z0H25IPeeH0EuOl8TqTi2EEuzC1oP~5Z2fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Le Mars City Council approved a $7,500 funding request to help the Le Mars Community School music boosters stage the Bulldog Battle of the Bands at Le Mars Community Stadium.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) advisory board recommended council approval despite the application being submitted after the grant deadline. Staff noted the event date was omitted from the initial application but was later identified as Sept. 20. The advisory board estimated 15 to 20 band entries, 600 to 800 student participants and 1,500 to 2,000 spectators; one council member said actual spectator numbers could be higher.

A motion to approve the $7,500 request was made, seconded and the presiding officer recorded the motion as carried. The meeting record did not include the names of the mover and seconder or a roll-call tally.

The council packet indicated the event will be held at Le Mars Community Stadium and that the CVB advisory board considered the event likely to attract visitors and hotel stays. No contract or funding agreement language was read into the record at the meeting; staff did not state any additional conditions attached to the funding approval during the discussion.","The council approved a $7,500 request from the Le Mars Community School music boosters, recommended by the Convention and Visitors Bureau advisory board, to support the Bulldog Battle of the Bands event at Le Mars Community Stadium; attendance estimates and application deadline issues were discussed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6591941,"Le Mars council approves bidding documents to remove asbestos from Centennial Building",214,240,214435,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2996002-bbe0c114c35bffd53a58081c014451aa&start=0&end=214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2996002-bbe0c114c35bffd53a58081c014451aa/thumbnail_240.jpg","/articles/6591941/Le-Mars/Plymouth-County/Iowa/Le-Mars-council-approves-bidding-documents-to-remove-asbestos-from-Centennial-Building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6591941-1a08e4b47b6fbdbb1625426841dd2e9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770976742&Signature=Zo-DJmNcSQezhgbK4b2qxGhvnOhwqAm7W7UHggWXKelqYDMJJNLuRe8atZmBxVKLbwqS5Yim4uUaInVwSDT292c-Qmnigsu8xssoluPu~fUe8x3gP6kLxan3OrxvNSxnu4R4CtMA7Ehab9ErMq78w8pDByEGM3K~rvPcez1O5qKkdgmsgIugUnL7Pm4sgESCUx4LOLWwf~aE18gaLICdl1TYMLExSfC6OygrwSlYGvTJjYp9C62xHJIpD0dBadAd9epZlBn8wef8uvjFs3wHvqn86TJ6XUJCO4AQr~tKknIt8ih0u7S0w3hD5zWqqsaPJ2ZZ0xv8tXG7K~sfUaD~3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Le Mars City Council voted to approve bidding and contract documents to remove asbestos from the Centennial Building.

Council members approved a motion to prepare the documents necessary to take the asbestos removal work out for public bid; the motion received a second and the presiding officer stated the motion carried. Specific vote tallies and the names of the mover and seconder were not specified in the meeting record.

Council discussion noted a prior estimate in the “about $200,000” range for asbestos removal and compared the building’s materials to past removals at the Charles Mott Library. Staff cautioned that removing the material could compromise the roof envelope and lead to interior deterioration if not addressed in tandem with removal work. The council also discussed permitting: staff said that Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permission can affect whether work that extends beyond one year is allowed, and that DNR consideration may hinge on whether ownership of the property changes.

No contractor was selected at the meeting; the approved documents will be used to solicit bids. The council did not set a specific construction schedule during the vote.

Background: the Centennial Building asbestos removal was previously discussed in earlier city work sessions and an earlier estimate was referenced during today’s discussion. Staff said the meeting packet includes photographs of materials identified for removal.","The Le Mars City Council voted to approve bidding and contract documents to remove asbestos from the Centennial Building; council discussion referenced past cost estimates, potential roof compromise during removal and the need for DNR permission for extended work.","actionData","errors"]

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Le Mars council hears updates on street overlays, water projects, software migration and ballot plans for a new fire station

Le Mars OKs $7,500 CVB grant for Bulldog Battle of the Bands at Le Mars Community Stadium

Le Mars council approves bidding documents to remove asbestos from Centennial Building