Minutes: January 2026
City of Luxemburg
Minutes- January 5, 2026
Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the meeting at 6:00 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Dave Rueber, Matt Ramler, and Travis Bries, Andy Bockenstedt, Mike Ungs.
Ramler made the motion to approve the agenda for January 5, 2026 seconded by Rueber.
Ramler made the motion to approve the minutes from December, 2025, second by Ungs, Bockenstedt made the motion to approve the financial reports, receipts, second by Bries.
Donna Kramer was present to go over he listing agreement for the city lots that are for sale. The council reviewed this past year action report she presented. Motion from Rueber to have Donna list the residential lots only, second by Ramler. Ayes- Ramler, Bries, Bockenstedt, Ungs, Rueber.
RESOLUTION #2026-02 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FIDELITY BANK, LUXEMBURG BRANCH AS THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY was approved on a motion from Bockenstedt, second by Ungs. Ayes-Ramler, Rueber, Bries, Bockenstedt, Ungs
RESOLUTION #2026-01 A RESOLUTION APPOINITNG DOUGLAS HERMAN, WITH LYNCH DALLAS P.C. as the city attorney at a rate of $200.00 per hour was approved on a motion from Bries, Second by Bockenstedt. Ayes- Ramler, Rueber, Bries, Bockenstedt, Ungs.
Mayor Oberbroeckling appointed Matt Ramler as Mayor pro-tem.
The mayor stated that the certified water and sewer operators Terry Recker and Keith Mensen have not had a raise since they started with the city and we should look at giving them a raise. Motion from Rueber to raise them to $40.00 per hour each, second by Bockenstedt. Ayes-Ungs, Rueber, Ramler, Bries, Bockenstedt.
The mayor went over the budget numbers for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year, discussion followed on the projects, budget numbers. The council decided the city hall needs to be updated and addressed with siding, windows, facia, sofit, doors, new carpet. Look at paving in the park as well.
The council reviewed the development agreement for Progressive Structures that the attorney had finalized and Travis Augustyn reviewed. Motion from Ramler to approve, second by Ungs. Ayes- Ramler, Bockenstedt, Rueber, Ungs. Abstain-Bries as he is a relation to Augustyn.
City of Luxemburg Payroll 2025:
Andy Bockenstedt-------$325.00
Travis Bries----------------$325.00
Keith Mensen-------------$6660.00
Albert Meyers------------$11,689.40
Ramona Meyers---------$199.00
Angie Oberbroeckling--$22,942.65
Roger Oberbroeckling--$2,525.00
Matt Ramler--------------$325.00
Terry Recker--------------$9,180.00
Dave Rueber-------------$325.00
Mike Ungs----------------$225.00
TOTAL WAGES-----------$54,721.05
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Bries second by Ramler at 6:45 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.
Minutes: February 2026
City of Luxemburg
Minutes- February 2, 2026
Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the meeting at 6:00 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Dave Rueber, Matt Ramler, and Travis Bries, Andy Bockenstedt, Mike Ungs.
Rueber made the motion to approve the agenda for February 2, 2026 seconded by Ramler.
Ramler made the motion to approve the minutes from January, 2026, second by Ungs, Bries made the motion to approve the financial reports, receipts, second by Rueber.
The mayor went over the 5-year DOT agreement with the council, motion from Ramler to sign agreement, second by Bockenstedt. Ayes-all.
Plat of Survey for Lot 1 of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Holy Trinity Addition was approved on a motion from Bries, second by Ramler. Ayes- all.
The council reviewed the catalyst pre application grant that was submitted for the renovation of the old school building. The grant would be for $100,000.00 if awarded.
Matt Ramler went over the quotes he had on the upgrades and repairs for city hall. The work would include new siding, windows, doors sofit, gutters. Motion from Bries to move forward with the work, second by Ungs. Ayes- Bries, Ungs, Rueber, Bockenstedt. Abstain -Ramler as the quote was from his brother.
RESOLUTION #2026-03 A RESOLUTION SETTING PROJECT PRIORITIES FOR RURAL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM APPLICATION was approved on a motion from Rueber, second by Bockenstedt. Ayes-all.
RESOLUTION #2026-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A DUBUQUE COUNTY RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO ASSSIT IN THE FUNDING FOR THE COMMERCIAL STREET LIGHTING PROJECT was approved on a motion from Rueber, second by Bockenstedt. Ayes-All.
The mayor went over the budget numbers and tax rate for the new fiscal year. The council reviewed the numbers; the tax rate is lower than last year.
The mayor stated that the city may need to dig up the areas of leaks and infiltration to repair if we cannot find a company to handle 6 in lines. The city may have 10-12 to repair.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Rueber second by Ramler at 6:30 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.
Minutes: March 2026
City of Luxemburg
Minutes- March 2, 2026
Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the meeting at 6:01 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Matt Ramler, and Travis Bries, Andy Bockenstedt, Mike Ungs. Absent- Rueber.
Ramler made the motion to approve the agenda for March 2, 2026 seconded by Bries.
Ungs made the motion to approve the minutes from February, 2026, second by Bockenstedt.
Bries made the motion to approve the financial reports, receipts, second by BocKenstedt.
Dylan Michels from ECIA and the KLB committee were present to go over the grants and events that are in the works. The Committee is working on a veteran’s memorial for the city park. The city is applying for the AARP grant to help with funding. Discussion followed on lighting, seating, concrete, options were reviewed along with the city’s involvement in the project. Motion from Bries to cover the match for the grant in the amount around $12,000.00, second by Ramler. Ayes-all.
Park cleanup will be April 11,2026, start time of 8 am. All residents are welcome to come out and help get the park ready for Summer!
Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the new trail will be on April 26th at 2 PM.
The mayor went over the budget numbers for the next fiscal year. The tax rate will be a little lower than last year for property tax. Discussed the next meetings we will need to do for the budget. Motion from Bockenstedt to set public hearing for March 23,2026 at 6:00pm for the Max property tax rate, second by Ungs. Ayes- Bries, Bockenstedt, Ramler, Ungs.
The council discussed mowing bids and these will go out and be opened next month.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Ramler second by Bries at 7:02 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.