Red Oak Mayor Tim Fridolph reviewed highlights from the Monday, February 2, 2026 Red Oak City Council meeting

Key items included SWIPCO board appointments, adoption of 2026 strategic priorities (visual appearance, infrastructure, housing inventory, recreational opportunities), and a first reading approved on an ordinance that would double building permit fees when required permits are not obtained prior to construction.

The mayor also shared an update on late-January cold-weather damage at the wastewater treatment plant, with estimated costs around $100,000 and the city responsible for the deductible, along with an update on the first of five Iowa State University student visits tied to housing and floodplain-related work.

Reminders: Hotel/motel grant applications are due Feb. 27. Openings are available on the Historic Preservation and Planning & Zoning boards (please contact City Hall by Feb. 26). Budget meetings are planned for Feb. 9 and Feb. 23. Spring Clean is April 25