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City of Polo City Council met June 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Call to order

3. Roll Call of Council Members

4. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes from June 2, 2025 Council Meeting

B. List of Bills

C. Treasurer’s Report

6. Public Comment

7. Committee Reports

Police- Alderman Robert Taylor

Building & Grounds- Alderman Larry Weaver

Parks- Alderman Thomas Bardell

Administration & Finance- Alderman Joey Kochsmeier

Streets- Alderman Jim Busser

Water & Sewer- Alderman Larry Weaver

Community Development- Alderman Randy Schoon

Police Chief- Matt Coppotelli

City Clerk- Sydney Bartelt

Public Works Director- Kendall Kyker

8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

A. None

9. Old Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on the City of Polo new comprehensive plan.

B. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 25-09, an ordinance imposing a 1% grocery tax starting January 1, 2026. (second reading)

10. New Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on pay request #8 (FINAL) for Municipal Well & Pump and Willett Hofmann Engineering invoices.

B. Consideration & Possible Action on future plans for 208 N. Congress Ave (old Congress School property).

C. Consideration & Possible Action on a zoning board of appeals decision on a request from David Webster for a request a variance to deviate from the side yard setback, which would allow 50% of the 10 Foot side yard setback requirement at 505 N. Division Ave.

D. Consideration & Possible Action on updating sanitation rates due to the increase set in the Midwest Disposal contract.

11. Other Items for Discussion & Information

12. Adjournment

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