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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold the regular meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Spillville City Hall.

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Call meeting to order by Mayor
  3. Roll Call
  4. Approval of Consent Agenda

 

Consent Agenda

  1. Approve meeting agenda
  2. Approval of minutes of the previous meetings
  3. Approval of Claims
  4. Approval of Finance Reports
  5. Approval of Licenses / Permits – Liquor, Cigarette, Water, Sewer, Building etc.
    1. Liquor License –
    2. Permit – Hageman Concrete LLC / Elsie Swehla

Business

  • Public Comment
    • Reconsideration of Tree Removal
  • Request for Temporary Disconnection of Utility Services During Property Renovations – Discuss discontinuation of Services
  • Bily Clocks Applicants Discussion and action on Director & Security
  • Lost Funds to General – Ballet – Resolution – reminder to spread the word
  • Resolution 26-10-16 Approving Annual Street Finance Report
  • Resolution 26-10-17 Approving Annual Finance Report – AFR
  • Annexation
  • Mediation Schedule – Summers
  • Traffic direction around Band Stand

 

Reports

  1. Library Report
  2. Bily Clocks Report
  3. City Maintenance Report
  4. Parks and Recreation Report
  5. Committee Reports
  6. Community Events
  7. Mayor’s Report

 

Adjournment

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AGENDA

Spillville Library Board Meeting –   (October 2026)

October 5,  2026

Meeting called to order at ___________

Roll Call:            

Agenda: 

September Minutes:  

Bills: 

Issues and Concerns:  

 

 Old Business                                  

  • September Library Summary 
  • Library director performance measures/review guidelines 
  • Teen movie nights in October on Thursdays 6-8, teen proposed weekend game time like bingo, perhaps Saturday? Expand hours?
  • City opinion on roof and lawn
  • Flag pole

 

New Business

  • Propose new Epson printer from walmart
  • Mr. Computers had to fix computers. The new software was not compatible with Deep Freeze, our prior security software. He created new security features that will function with the new software.
  • $50 donation for Amish Fiction books, would the board like to match the $50? Emily will buy as many of the collection as possible with the total budget
  • Handicapped button on inside glass door
  • Take down and storage of rain barrel for winter
  • Candy budget for trunk or treat
  • Santa Clause for December

Adjourn

 

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MINUTES PENDING APPROVAL

Spillville Library Board Meeting –   (September 2026)

August 31st,  2026

Meeting called to order at ___5:35_____

 

Roll Call: Present Thomas Novak, Lana Ott, Sandy Oblander, Lalanya Bodenbender, Emily Rocksvold

 Absent: Sherry Bouska             

Agenda: Motion to approve September Agenda, LO, Seconded by LB, carried

August Minutes:  Motion to approve August minutes: SO, Seconded by LB, carried

Bills: Motion to approve payment: SO seconded by LA, carried

 Library Info       

 

Door Count 213
Wifi Sessions 5162
Bridges 89
Community Center Usage

(including rental)

 144
   

 

Issues and Concerns:  

Building Project: 

Building Letters – any changes to the letters or making a new sign was tabled.

Flag Pole discussed in new business

 Old Business                                  

  • August Library Summary.
    • library numbers were typical for internet and community room usage. Circulation is and will be greater due to use by school classes.
  • No basement leakage has been seen by any party
  • Emily completed the computer updates. –
  • Circulation Policy (attached for review) 
    • Motion to approve the Circulation Policy as attached SO, seconded :LB, carried
  • Progress on Facebook account.
    • Emily has access, but is still working on the account to update it and admin credentials.

New Business

  • Aase is donating concrete benches for outdoor spaces. T
  • Turf repair
    • TN discussed the poor condition of the turf surrounding the building. The board members agreed the issue and duty of improving the turf should be brought to The City. Emily will request for improvement to the turf at the next Spillville City Council Meeting.
  • New aluminum flag pole.
    • TN priced new aluminum flag poles that would require minimal maintenance. It was discussed at length that replacing the pole would include other expenses for labor and materials, but the item would then be in service for many years to come. The current spotlight should be recycled if possible and used on a new pole. Motion to purchase a new aluminum flag pole, materials, and labor for current flag pole replacement by TN, seconded SO, carried
  • Library director performance measures/review guidelines 
    • Discussion by the board that having written job expectations and duties would be advantageous for annual library director evaluation. Emily will create a list of the duties she is currently performing and those she expects to perform. The board will provide input and all parties will work toward a job description and evaluation template that all agree upon.
  • Teen movie nights in October on Thursdays 6-8
    • Emily will speak with a young person from the area to consider staying open later on Thursdays for teenagers to “hang out”. Emily would like to start “teen nights” by October and incorporate scary movies.
  • Gutter guards and Tree limbs on the roof
    • TN described the limbs starting to brush on the roof and the possibility of fallen leaves clogging the eves. All board members agreed this topic needed action and felt it should be presented to The City first. Emily will request services to trim the tree branches and emplace gutter guards on the southeast side of the library building at the next Spillville City Council meeting.

 

Adjourn motion to adjourn by SO, seconded by LB, carried

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City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Call to Order: Mayor Wermers called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

Roll Call: Present – Council Members:  Schmitt, Kelsay, Straube, Farwell, and Backes

 

Motion by Farwell, seconded by Straube to approve the consent agenda.
Voice Vote: Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsey to approve reclassification of employee.

Voice Vote: Ayes – Unanimous; Nayes – none. Absent: Backes.  Motion carried.

 

Museum Director ad to place in the paper and post.

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Farwell to Renew the MOU with the Iowa Department of Revenue for the State Setoff Program for 3 years.

Voice Vote: Ayes – Unanimous; Nayes – none. Absent: Backes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Schmitt to approve Resolution No. 26-9-15 Accepting the Contract for Sanitation Services with Shimek Sanitation.

Roll Call Vote: Schmitt, Kelsay, Farwell, and Straube, Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none.  Absent: Backes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Kelsey to address traffic situation, no second

 

Next Council Meeting will be October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Schmitt to adjourn the meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none. Absent: Backes.  Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM

 

 

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

Claims September
Name Memo Amount
Andera, Lynette C Payroll -3,668.98
Baldner, Cathryn E Payroll -400.98
Bodenbender, Lalanya S Payroll -234.95
Bruess, Kaylie R Payroll -380.94
Elsbernd, Sandra A Payroll -512.95
Hohenbrink, Scott D Payroll -166.23
Knudson, Ben Payroll -212.40
Kruckman, Luke E Payroll -63.72
PHILLIPS, LARRY J Payroll -5,931.08
Rocksvold, Emily A Payroll -882.44
Shatek, Lori Payroll -139.85
Tindall, Valerie L.S. Payroll -594.74
Uhlenhake Thompson, Laurie Payroll -711.09
Elliott, Daniel L Payroll -1,191.32
IPERS IPERS Fee -20.00
Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water / Sewer -89.25
Decorah Leader Publications –  Minutes -128.60
GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00
SHIMEK SANITATION Shimek Sanitation Contract -3,222.51
CENTURYLINK – LUMEN Bily Clocks -153.98
ALLIANT Electricity -2,948.55
CENTURYLINK – LUMEN Library -82.66
JERALD ANDERA Fertilizer -75.00
QUILL CORPORATION Paper / Toner -116.21
Andera, Lynette C Food / Mileage Classes -127.16
Uhlenhake Thompson, Laurie K Kolache – Coffee -235.70
DRIFTLESS SECURITY Security Systems -120.00
United States Treasury 941 Taxes – August -4,032.62
IPERS IPERS PMT -2,363.68
ARNIE MEYER Equipment Repair -66.10
AMAZON MARKETPLACE Iowa Flags -38.58
Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water / Sewer -45.75
STRAUBE, THOMAS Weed Control – Chemical Only for Sewer Lagoon -300.00
VISA August Pmt CC -765.60
T-Mobile  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -135.51
Citizens Savings Bank ACH Process -20.50
MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -116.04
Iowa Dept of Rev & Fin. Sales Tax WET – Accrual Basis -952.49
Iowa Dept of Rev & Fin. Sales Tax Garbage – Accrual Basis -32.53
Iowa Dept of Rev & Fin. Sales Tax Sewer – Accrual Basis -28.84
Iowa Dept of Rev & Fin. WET Sales Tax – August -978.67
Iowa Dept of Rev & Fin. Sales Tax – Clocks – August -320.38
Iowa Dept of Rev & Fin. Sales Tax – Garbage – August -38.00
Iowa Dept of Rev & Fin. Sales Tax – Sewer – August -32.91
Badger Water Meter -69.30
Copyland 500 Bily Clocks Books -4,586.25
Rivistas LLC Magazine Orders -263.50
Citizens Savings Bank Oak Street & Water Loan -5,587.30
Citizens Savings Bank City Hall and Skid Loader Loan -7,117.68

 

 

Fund Income Distribution Fund Income Distribution
General $ 4,562.47 $ 13,360.89 Employee Benefit $        148.29 $    2,086.32
Clocks $  4,723.56 $   4,554.39 Capitol $           0.00 $           0.00
Library Trust $           .53 $   2,418.52 Water $   16,326.81 $   30,725.34
Campground $  1,831.15 $   1,431.56 Water Sinking Fund $    5,000.00 $           0.00
Road Use $  3,293.90 $   2,487.70 Water Deposit $      180.00 $           0.00
LOST $  8,148.76 $          0.00 Sewer $    5,328.29 $     9,749.51

 

city-council

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold the regular meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Spillville City Hall.

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Call meeting to order by Mayor
  3. Roll Call
  4. Approval of Consent Agenda

 

Consent Agenda

  1. Approve meeting agenda
  2. Approval of minutes of the previous meetings
  3. Approval of Claims
  4. Approval of Finance Reports
  5. Approval of Licenses / Permits – Liquor, Cigarette, Water, Sewer, Building etc.
    1. Liquor License –

Business

  • Public Comment
  • Winneshiek Energy District Presentation – Commercial Utility Customers – Savings – Kristin Eggen
  • Winneshiek County Development & Tourism – Quarterly Update – Maddie Putnam-Keck
  • ISU Water Resilience Collaborative Update – ISU WRC Water Solutions Lab Pilot Project – Matt Frana
  • Renewal of MOU with Iowa Department of Revenue – State Setoff Program – 3 years
  • Traffic Situation Concerning around Band Stand
  • Bily Clocks Discussion and possible action on Director. Employee Classification
  • Resolution No. 26-9-15 Accepting the Contract for Sanitation Services – Shimek Sanitation
  • Lost Funds to General – Ballet – Resolution
  • Employee Benefits – Eligibility Discussion
  • Annexation
  • Mediation Schedule – Summers
  • Turkey River Fest Scheduled for August 6/7

 

Reports

  1. Library Report
  2. Bily Clocks Report
  3. City Maintenance Report
  4. Parks and Recreation Report
  5. Committee Reports
  6. Community Events
  7. Mayor’s Report

 

Adjournment

city-council

AGENDA

Spillville Library Board Meeting –   (September 2026)

August 31st,  2026

Meeting called to order at ___________

 

Roll Call

 

                      

Agenda: 

 

August Minutes:  

 

Bills:

 

Business Exp Code Amount
Quill
Visa
Driftless Security
Alliant
Century Link

 Library Info       

 

Door Count
Wifi Sessions
Bridges
Community Center Usage

(including rental)

 

July Hours

Emily Rocksvold

Sandy Elsbernd

Ruth Kuhn

 

Budget Report   

 

Asset Amount
Citizens Bank
T&A Account
Donations
Other

 

Issues and Concerns:  

 

Building Project: 

Building Letters -discuss progress and options.

Tom’s painting suggestions:

Do not change letters

Put up sign in yard

Paint flag pole. Estimate $200

Basement Storage room-tremendous progress made by Lana

 

 Old Business                                  

  • August Library Summary 
  • Basement water leakage, wall 
  • Emily completed the computer updates
  • Circulation Policy (attached for review)
  • Progress on Facebook account

 

New Business

  • Aase is donating concrete benches for outdoor spaces. They would like to do a photo with members of their leadership and ours for marketing and public relations.
  • Turf repair
  • New aluminum flag pole
  • Library director performance measures/review guidelines 
  • Teen movie nights in October on Thursdays 6-8
  • Gutter guards
  • Tree limbs on the roof

 

Adjourn

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Minutes Pending Approval

Spillville Library Board Meeting –   

August 3rd,  2026

Meeting called to order at ____5:35 pm_______

 

Roll Call 

Tom Novak, Sherry Bouska, Sandy Oblander, Lalanya Bodenbender, Emily Rocksvold

Absent

Lana Ott                      

Agenda:

Motion to approve: LB Seconded: SB carried

 

July Minutes:  

Motion to approve: SB Seconded: LB carried

 

Bills:

 

Marv Smith $238.57

Light switch replacement

Quill (charged to VISA) $51.88

Ruth VISA $117.78

 

Driftless Security $70.00

Alliant $286.02

Century Link $82.54

 

 Library Info       

Door count 244 – down slightly

Wifi sessions 4710 – up 

Bridges  – 89  up

Rental usage – 13 people

 

Budget Report   

Citizens Balance $4169.18

T&A Balance $4169.71

Donations $20.00

Deposit City of Ridgeway $812.00

 

Issues and Concerns:  

 

Building Project: 

It was proposed to consider painting the flag pole by Tom’s Painting next month. Estimate $200

All noted tremendous progress in the basement.

 

 Old Business                                  

  • July library summary
    • -increase in computer usage
  • Basement water leakage, wall 
    • Discussed getting a bid on sheetrock improvements in the basement. Motion to have Emily R. get a hold of a contractor to get a bid on the work.  Motioned: LB Seconded: SB carried
  • Emily has received direction from IROC computers on how to post minutes to the city website going forward
    • Discussed new open meeting posting rules
  • Circulation Policy
    • Members approved of changes so far. They asked Emily R. to write a damage policy for review during the September meeting.

 

New Business

  • Renewal of the Microsoft 365 license. Emily has requested using Wright Way computers to help with the license purchase and software installation process. The license is currently expired.
    • Emily has reached out to several resources for advice. The board encourages her to try the State Library for consulting. Emily was given permission to get a quote from Wrightway to assist if she felt she needed it after exhausting all other avenues.
  • August events
    • Bad kitty story time camp
    • Considering adult programming
  • The board asked Emily to work on the Facebook account and consider putting together a teen hang out night. Lalanya will send Emily some information about the idea.

 

The next meeting is set for August 31st at 5:30 pm at the library.

 

Adjourned at 6:40 pm

 

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City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Call to Order: Mayor Wermers called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

Roll Call: Present – Council Members:  Schmitt, Kelsay, Straube, Farwell, and Backes

 

Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Schmitt to approve the consent agenda.
Voice Vote: Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none.  Motion carried.

 

Community Development Project – Matt Frana – Winneshiek Co Soil & Water – approved to proceed

 

Museum Director Discussion

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Farwell to approve Resolution No. 26-8-13 Authorization for Payment of Monthly City Obligations.

Roll Call Vote: Schmitt, Kelsay, Farwell, Straube, and Backes; Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none.   Motion carried.

 

Motion by Kelsey, seconded by Straube to approve 5-14 – Fair Housing Policy 2026 – 2027.

Roll Call Vote: Schmitt, Kelsay, Farwell, Straube & Backes; Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none.   Motion carried.

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Backes to approve Resolution No. 26-8-14 Amend the Imposition of LOSST Funds for any Lawful Purpose on ballet.

Roll Call Vote: Schmitt, Farwell, Straube, and Backes; Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none.   Motion carried.   Abstained: Kelsay

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsey to award the Garbage Contract Bid to Shimek Sanitation 2026 – 2029.

Voice Vote: Ayes – Unanimous ; Nayes – none. Motion carried.

 

Review Audit and Results

 

Next Council Meeting will be September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

 

Motion by Schmitt, seconded by Farwell to adjourn the meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM

 

 Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

Claims for August
Name Memo Amount
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Water & Sewer Fees -21.00
IPERS IPERS – July -2,135.80
Andera, Lynette C Payroll -2,881.13
Bodenbender, Lalanya S Payroll -232.14
Bruess, Kaylie R Payroll -113.13
Elliott, Daniel L Payroll -964.14
Elsbernd, Sandra A Payroll -337.40
Hohenbrink, Scott D Payroll -214.72
Knudson, Ben Payroll -289.98
Kruckman, Luke E Payroll -228.33
KUHN, RUTH Payroll -87.08
PHILLIPS, LARRY J Payroll -5,664.98
Rocksvold, Emily A Payroll -875.13
Shatek, Lori Payroll -242.44
Tindall, Valerie L.S. Payroll -510.69
Uhlenhake Thompson, Laurie K Payroll -457.13
DRIFTLESS SECURITY Bily Clocks -120.00
VISA June Pmt – Partial -11.48
CENTURYLINK – LUMEN City Telephones -155.75
UPPER EXPLORERLAND RPC Dues -25.00
SHIMEK SANITATION Shimek Sanitation Contract -3,222.51
CEDAR VALLEY ELECTRIC CO., INC Generator Service -174.50
HOWARDS TIRE & REPAIR Tires Lawn Mower/ Battery Ranger -212.00
WRIGHTWAY COMPUTERS Setup Computer & Support -397.51
Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg 3 Way Switch Sensor -238.57
GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00
Decorah Leader Publications –  Minutes -107.39
FENCL OIL & LP CO. Bily Clocks -229.50
United States Treasury 42-0869418 – 941 Payment – July -3,509.72
Uhlenhake Thompson, Laurie K Kolache – Coffee -128.50
IOWA ONE CALL Water & Sewer Locates -25.20
BADGER METER Water Maintenance -129.30
VISA August Pmt CC -416.92
FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE Gas -1,237.58
CENTURYLINK – LUMEN Library -82.54
MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -116.04
TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC Chemicals & Bugs Sewer -6,781.00
IROC WEB DESIGN SERVICES Website -55.00
ALLIANT Electricity -3,324.12
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Shop Supplies -152.33
Iowa Dept of Natural Resources IDNR Annual Wastewater Permit Fee -210.00
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Client Matter Inv 4195454 -20,897.10
CLERKBOOKS, INC. 10 Hours Support -1,050.00
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Garbage Sales Tax -40.38
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sewer Sales Tax -32.93
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Clocks Sales Tax -438.91
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE WET Sales Tax -946.75
US Cellular / T-Mobile Cell Phones -197.20

 

 

Fund Income Distribution Fund Income Distribution
General $ 7,290.56 $ 17,733.92 Employee Benefit $           0.00 $    1,847.03
Clocks $  4,184.53 $   8,238.94 Capitol $           0.00 $           0.00
Library Trust $     877.66 $   1,993.43 Water $   35,073.60 $    9,264.11
Campground $  4,225.13 $     327.39 Water Sinking Fund $    9,000.00 $           0.00
Road Use $ 13,781.58 $   1,911.59 Water Deposit $      -177.56 $           0.00
LOST $  6,764.51 $          0.00 Sewer $    8,736.93 $     5,469.41

 

city-council

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold the regular meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Spillville City Hall.

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Call meeting to order by Mayor
  3. Roll Call
  4. Approval of Consent Agenda

 

Consent Agenda

  1. Approve meeting agenda
  2. Approval of minutes of the previous meetings
  3. Approval of Claims
  4. Approval of Finance Reports

CD 35587 Renewal

  1. Approval of Licenses / Permits – Liquor, Cigarette, Water, Sewer, Building etc.
    1. Liquor License –

Business

 

  • Physical Plant & Equipment Levy Vote – Kris Einck
  • Community Development Project – Matt Frana – Winneshiek County Soil & Water Conservation District
  • Bily Clocks Discussion and possible action
  • Resolution No. 26-8-13 Authorization For Payment of Monthly City Obligations
  • Fair Housing Policy
  • Lost Funds to General – Ballet – Resolution
  • Hotel & Motel Tax- Ballet – Resolution
  • Review & Award Garbage Contract Bids
  • Park & Campground
  • Annexation
  • Audit Review
  • Mediation Schedule – Summers

 

Reports

  1. Library Report
  2. Bily Clocks Report
  3. City Maintenance Report
  4. Parks and Recreation Report
  5. Committee Reports
  6. Community Events
  7. Mayor’s Report

 

Adjournment

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AGENDA

Spillville Library Special Board Meeting –   

August 8th 8:30 am

Roll Call

                      

Agenda: 

New Business

  • Renewal of the Microsoft 365 license. Emily got information from Tech Soup that recommended certain licenses and support packages. 
  • Water barrel status

 

Adjourn