Public commenters urged education, lower speed limits and caution about helmet mandates; the council voted on ordinance 03-02026-20-27 regulating bicycles and personal transportation devices and the motion to adopt failed on roll call.

Representatives told the council their Build My Future event drew 762 students and over 65 companies; the corridor plans more than 1,000 students next year and highlighted a $6,000 Homegrown Talent Initiative award paid over four years to recruit graduates back to the region.

Storm Lake council approved a resolution accepting the Lake Creek Homeowners Association's nonrenewal and authorized month-to-month city water service through Dec. 31, 2027, while notifying the Iowa DOT to keep the Lake Creek line out of the Highway 7 water-main relocation project.

After a lengthy work-session debate about safety, helmets and local enforcement, council directed staff to schedule a public hearing and first reading of the draft e-bike/PMD ordinance for Sept. 8.

City manager Navratil told the council the city will use WIFIA and SRF loans for the water treatment plant planning phase and needs bond counsel; the council approved a service agreement with Dorsey & Whitney LLP to provide bond-related legal services.

Chief Cole walked the council through a draft ordinance covering definitions, equipment requirements, helmet provisions, operation rules, impoundment and fines for personal mobility devices; council members emphasized education and discretionary enforcement and set a follow-up work session for Aug. 3.

After hearing testimony and reviewing police reports, the Storm Lake City Council on July 6 affirmed the city manager’s decisions that two dogs were vicious and must be removed from city limits; the council cited a 2020 attack and separate 2026 incidents in its rulings.

Police and staff outlined safety concerns about e-bikes and e-scooters; council asked for public input and agreed to hold a forum June 29 at Chautauqua Park, and discussed age limits, helmet encouragement, and trail restrictions.

Council authorized a professional services agreement with Bolton and Mank for Oneida Street Reconstruction Phase 2 (estimated $4.2M; design not to exceed $420,000) and set a public hearing for Well No. 23 on July 6 and a bid letting on June 25.