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City of Polo City Council met Oct. 20.

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 October 6, 2025 Council Meeting B. Minutes from October 13, 2025 Public Hearing & Special Meeting

C. List of Bills

D. August Treasurer’s Report

E. September Treasurer’s Report

F. Annual Treasurer’s Report

5. Public Comment

6. 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

7. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

A. None

8. Old Business- Discussion/Action Items

The following items are considered routine business by the City Council and will be approved in a single vote. If discussion is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered under item #7

Members of the public are welcome to speak at this time but are limited to only 3 minutes.

A. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 25-14, an ordinance amending Chapter 52 of the Polo Code of Ordinance Regarding Water Service Rates. (second reading)

9. New Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on pay request #1 (FINAL) and Change Order No. 1 For Helm Civil.

B. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 25-15, an ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2025 to pay debt service. (first reading)

C. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 25-16, an ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2025 to pay debt service. (first reading)

D. Consideration & Possible Action on the City's Workman's Compensation, Auto Liability & Comprehensive General Liability, Portable Equipment, and Auto Physical Damage & Property Damage Insurance Coverage.

E. Consideration & Possible Action on a first amendment to the intergovernmental agreement between the city of Polo and city of Dixon for administrative adjudication.

F. Consideration & Possible Action on a payment for the Cal Group from the BDD Fund.

10. Other Items for Discussion & Information

11. Adjournment

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