City of Pana City Council met Feb. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
City Clerk Kim Toberman called the meeting of the Pana City Council to order at 7:00 P.M. in the absence of Mayor Pastor. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
Roll Call showed the following Alderpersons as being present: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Cohan were present. Hocq, Schneider, Garrett were absent. Five aldermen were present. Three were absent.
Stephens/Cohan to appoint Alderman Scott as Chairperson for the meeting. The motion carried on a voice vote:
Suter/Stephens to approve the consent agenda as presented. Items included in the consent agenda are the minutes of the January 28, 2026 regular session meeting, payrolls to be paid on February 3 and 6, 2026, disbursements to be paid February 16, 2026, and the January 2026 Investment Report. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Cohan voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Suter/Eddy to approve loan disbursement #9 and pay application for the Waste Water Treatment Plant project in the amount of $317,011.20. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Suter, Cohan, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Suter/Stephens to approve change order #3 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant project in the amount of $78,142.24. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Suter, Cohan, Eddy, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Ben Spreen from Benton Engineering informed council that the transmission main replacement project would start in March and bid opening for the lead service line project is February 27, 2026.
Seth Flach from Milano & Grunloh informed council that work for land acquisition is in process for the Safe Routes to School project with bidding expected April 24, there is a pre-construction meeting on February 20 for the 7th St/Grant St watermain project and surveying is in process for the RISE downtown water project with bid advertising expected in March or April.
Suter/Stephens to pass Ordinance #2055, “An Ordinance Amending Section 9-32 of the Pana Code of Ordinances – Solid Waste Collection Fee” with amendment to increase fee to $20.00. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Suter, Cohan, Eddy, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Scott/Suter to pass Ordinance #2056, “An Ordinance Declaring Property Surplus Redevelopment Parcels”. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Cohan, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Suter voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Scott/Cohan to acknowledge first presentation of “An Ordinance of the City of Pana that Sets the Public Hearing Date for the Amendment of a Business District in Pana.” The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Cohan voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
City Engineer Greg Holthaus informed Council that some insulation was installed in the basement of the theater and two open exterior vents are being covered to help with heating issues. Also, Reggie Benton prepared drawings to close in four openings on the former Tex & Gaines and Rack Attack buildings.
Scott/Suter to approve proceeding with negotiations and instructing attorney to prepare a draft redevelopment agreement with Jack Matthews Development for properties on South Locust Street. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Suter, Cohan, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Five ayes
Police Chief Bland updated council on the lateral transfer recruitment.
Suter/Scott to approve “A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Pana Development Group, LLC – 187 US Highway 51.” The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Suter, Cohan, Eddy, Scott voting aye. Stephens voting nay. One nay. Fours ayes.
Stephens/Cohan to allow Karen Cherry to provide landscaping services at the Lincoln Prairie Bike Trailhead and for the city to assist with the cost of material in the amount of $220.55. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Suter, Cohan, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Scott/Stephens to allow the Pana Chamber of Commerce to move back in to their former office in City Hall. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Eddy/Cohan to reconsider “A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Pana Development Group, LLC – 187 US Highway 51” at the next regular session council meeting. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Cohan, Eddy, Scott, Suter voting aye. Stephens voting nay. One nay. Four ayes.
Eddy/Suter approve an oversize lot at transfer for Richard and Lisa Meile at A15. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Eddy/Scott to approve a one-time water/sewer adjustment for Favorite Finds at 505 East 1st in the amount of $792.59. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Suter, Cohan voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Eddy/Scott to approve a one-time water/sewer adjustment for Bruce Koontz at 510 W Dewitt in the amount of $174.40. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Stephens, Scott, Suter, Cohan, Eddy voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Eddy/Suter to approve a one-time water/sewer adjustment for Judy Crosby at 9 W 2nd Street in the amount of $2,972.61. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Scott, Suter, Cohan Eddy, Stephens voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Eddy/Scott to approve a one-time water/sewer adjustment for Carol Spracklen at 811 Sycamore in the amount of $241.59. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Suter, Cohan, Eddy, Stephens, Scott voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Eddy/Suter to approve first presentation of “An Ordinance Amending Section 2-1 of the Pana Code of Ordinances – Insufficient Funds Checks”. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Cohan, Eddy, Stephens, Scott, Suter voting aye. No nays. Five ayes.
Suter/Cohan to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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