Indianola Ends Joint Fuel Facility Agreement

City Council approves withdrawal from 28E agreement, plans to remove underground tanks

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Indianola City Council has voted to terminate a previous 28E agreement and remove an underground joint fuel facility that had been shared by the city, Indianola Municipal Utilities, the Indianola school district, and Warren County. The facility, located at 702 North 6th Street, has been in operation for many years but the partners have now gone their separate ways and are seeking alternative fueling solutions.

Why it matters

The joint fuel facility had provided a convenient and cost-effective fueling solution for the various government entities in Indianola, but as their needs have changed, the decision was made to retire the aging infrastructure. This marks the end of a long-standing partnership and the start of a new era as the city and its former partners explore individual fueling options.

The details

Indianola City Manager Jake Meshke said it was time to move on from the joint fuel facility, as each of the partners have gone their own separate ways and are looking at other alternatives for their fueling needs. The city council approved a proposal from Unified Contracting Services to remove the underground fuel tanks and retire the facility.

  • The Indianola City Council voted to terminate the 28E agreement at their meeting on February 20, 2026.
  • The underground fuel tanks and joint fuel facility at 702 North 6th Street will be removed in the coming months.

The players

Indianola City Council

The governing body of the City of Indianola, Iowa that voted to end the joint fuel facility agreement.

Jake Meshke

The Indianola City Manager who stated it was time to move on from the shared fuel facility as the partners have gone their separate ways.

Unified Contracting Services

The company that was approved to remove the underground fuel tanks and retire the joint fuel facility.

Indianola Municipal Utilities

One of the partners in the joint fuel facility agreement that is now seeking alternative fueling solutions.

Indianola School District

One of the partners in the joint fuel facility agreement that is now seeking alternative fueling solutions.

Warren County

One of the partners in the joint fuel facility agreement that is now seeking alternative fueling solutions.

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What they’re saying

“The city, Indianola Municipal Utilities, the Indianola school district, as well as Warren County had partnered on a joint fuel facility. This had been a very beneficial relationship for many years. At this time, each of the partners have gone their own separate ways and are looking at other alternatives for how they're doing their fueling. We are at a point now where we are looking at removing those tanks and kind of retiring that facility.”

— Jake Meshke, Indianola City Manager (kniakrls.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

The end of the joint fuel facility agreement in Indianola marks the conclusion of a long-standing partnership, as the city and its former partners seek out individual fueling solutions that better fit their current needs. This transition highlights the evolving nature of government services and the importance of adapting to changing circumstances.