City updates, announcements, and council meeting minutes
The Argyle City Council convened on June 1, 2026, to advance key infrastructure projects, including awarding bids for the new Fire Hall construction and approving a water main design by Apex Engineering. Public works discussions focused on resolving resident yard complaints on Lincoln Avenue and implementing traffic and parking restrictions to protect the Lynn Swanson Memorial baseball field. Additionally, the council approved gas valve replacement payments and heard a community presentation from Marshall County Sheriff candidate Adam Gast.
The council approved several infrastructure and maintenance items, including new loader tires, street tar repairs, and a gate valve replacement. Apex Engineering was approved to submit an IUP request for Lead Service Line Replacement. No applications were received for a seasonal waterer position.
Read more →Key decisions included approving contracts for calcium chloride application, installing safety gates at lift stations, and hiring summer recreation staff. The council noted the Cold Weather Rule ended on April 30, 2026.
Read more →The council approved purchasing hanging baskets and advertising for seasonal positions including a watering position at $1,500/season. Daniel Denny was approved as a new fire fighter. The city received a $15,000 grant for secondary well installation.
Read more →The council adopted Resolution 04-2026 regarding fire department benefits and approved the 2026 fire department officers. Hunter Osmonsen was approved as a new fire fighter. The Brady Martz audit was scheduled for February 17–18.
Read more →The council approved garbage collection and utility ordinances. Ordinance No. 01-2026 covered utility service connection. Resolution 02-2026 approved 2026 utility rates and natural gas rebates.
Read more →The council approved Davidson Construction's Payment No. 4 in the amount of $349,681.70 for the Lincoln Avenue Project. A cost-of-living pay raise was approved and a full-time maintenance worker position was advertised at $24–$30/hour.
Read more →Building permits were approved for roof and shed projects. The council received $4,500 from DT Midstream for pickleball court lighting. Liquor licenses were approved for the American Legion and Dell Steakhouse.
Read more →The council approved NPL to replace old gas mains and services at $312,339.04. The Lincoln Avenue Project was awarded to Davidson Construction at $2,721,601.50 contingent upon approvals.
Read more →The council approved the 2024 audit and opened bids for the Lincoln Avenue Project. The Maintenance Report was approved. The council declined changing utility deposit forfeit criteria at that time.
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