The Rockwell City Council approved the 2026-2027 tax levy during a special meeting Wednesday, setting the rate at $17.53 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The decision followed a public hearing and a unanimous vote by council members.
During the regular session, the council approved a bid for cemetery mowing and upkeep from Tyler & Cory Fessler at $605 per mowing, $300 for spring cleanup, and $350 for fall cleanup.
Council members also approved the purchase of a wastewater treatment plant metering system for $12,020, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting with the DNR. Other discussion items included temporary semi parking issues, nuisance brush removal, a resident’s proposal for a fruit and vegetable stand, and verification for the potential abandonment of an unmaintained alley.
Mayor Larry Wentz noted upcoming bridge replacements on Highway 65 south of Rockwell and along County Road B60.
Council members also set a hearing on the next fiscal year budget for April 22 at 5:35 p.m.
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