Grundy Center City Council to Discuss Street Improvements, App Updates, and Board Appointments

The council will meet on February 16 to consider several resolutions and ordinances.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

The Grundy Center City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, February 16. On the agenda are actions on a resolution to pre-levy a 2020 street improvement bond, a resolution to authorize the mayor to sign an estimate for a city notification app, and an ordinance to amend chapters related to the city clerk and public works director. The council will also discuss fiscal year 2027 budget preparations and consider approving mayoral appointments to the Board of Adjustments.

Why it matters

These agenda items reflect the city council's ongoing efforts to maintain and improve Grundy Center's infrastructure, enhance communication with residents, and ensure effective municipal governance through updates to city code and leadership appointments.

The details

The key items on the Grundy Center City Council's agenda include a resolution to pre-levy a 2020 street improvement bond for the fiscal year 2027 budget, a resolution to authorize the mayor to sign an estimate for the GoGov app to provide text alerts and notifications to residents, and an ordinance to amend chapters of the city code related to the city clerk and public works director. The council will also discuss fiscal year 2027 budget preparations and consider approving mayoral appointments to the Board of Adjustments.

  • The city council meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
  • A public hearing on the proposed ordinance amendments may be set for March 2, 2026.

The players

Mayor Eberline

The mayor of Grundy Center, who would be authorized to sign an estimate for the GoGov app under one of the resolutions.

Trevor Schellhorn

A proposed mayoral appointee to fill a term on the Grundy Center Board of Adjustments ending December 31, 2026.

Erik Freese

A proposed mayoral appointee to fill a five-year term on the Grundy Center Board of Adjustments ending December 31, 2030.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

These agenda items reflect the city council's ongoing efforts to maintain and improve Grundy Center's infrastructure, enhance communication with residents, and ensure effective municipal governance through updates to city code and leadership appointments.