April 22, 2025 Minutes

Motion by Kelsay, second by Straube to approve Resolution 25-4-5 Resolution to provide plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Water System Improvements 2024 Project (Contract B Rebid), and the taking of bids therefor.  Roll call vote, Schmitt, Straube, Taylor, Kelsay, and Backes unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Public Hearing open at 6:15.   No oral or written comments received from the public.

Motion by Straube, second by Backes to close the public hearing at 6:17.  Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Motion by Taylor, second by Straube to approve Resolution 25-4-2 Approve Adoption of Budget and Certification of City Taxes for Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026.  Roll call vote, Schmitt, Straube, Taylor, Kelsay, and Backes, unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Motion by Backes, second by Kelsay to approve Resolution 25-4-3 Authorizing Signatories on Bank Accounts. Roll call vote, Schmitt, Straube, Taylor, Kelsay, and Backes unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt to approve Resolution 25-4-4 Approve the Employee Handbook. Roll call vote, Schmitt, Straube, Taylor, Kelsay, and Backes unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Motion by Kelsay, second by Backes to approve Lawn Care Quote from Turkey River Lawn Care.  Voice Vote, Ayes; Schmitt, Kelsay, Taylor, and Backes, Nayes; none, Abstained; Straube.  Motion carried.

Motion by Straube, second by Taylor to approve Council Committee Appointments.  Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Motion by Straube, second by Taylor to close the meeting and adjourn. Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none.  Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:08 pm.  Motion carried.

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

Claims April 22, 2025
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount
Check 04/07/2025 IPERS IPERS -1,692.32
Check 04/07/2025 United States Treasury Federal Taxes -2,187.68
Check 04/07/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE State Withholding -589.37
Check 04/22/2025 Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water & Sewer Testing -153.25
Check 04/22/2025 US CELLULAR  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -178.63
Check 04/22/2025 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Library Alarm -70.00
Check 04/22/2025 WINNESHIEK COUNTY ENGINEERS OFFICE Replace Stop Sign -165.23
Check 04/22/2025 Origin Design Water Engineering -18,967.35
Check 04/02/2025 22579 SHIMEK SANITATION Shimek Sanitation Contract -3,010.45
Check 04/07/2025 22580 ADAMS, ETHAN Water Repair -291.25
Check 04/07/2025 EFile IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sales Tax -655.98
Check 04/07/2025 Efile IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sales Tax -70.13
Check 04/07/2025 22581 UPPER IOWA INSURANCE SERVICES CORP. City Insurance -47,935.00
Check 04/16/2025 EFT JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Shop Supplies -390.50
Check 04/22/2025 CENTURYLINK City Telephones -143.31
Check 04/22/2025 IROC WEB DESIGN SERVICES Change phone number on Website -110.00
Check 04/22/2025 SPALLA, LARRY Flag – Bandstand -47.52
Check 04/22/2025 FENCL OIL & LP CO. Fuel -946.47
Check 04/22/2025 HAWKINS, INC Water-Supplies -396.82
Check 04/22/2025 Willis, Darcy Clocks Maintenance -875.00
Check 04/22/2025 DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Water Project legal service -1,906.00
Check 04/22/2025 ALLIANT Electricity -2,727.31
Check 04/22/2025 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC Street Cleaning -432.75
Check 04/22/2025 IA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Road Signs -30.00
Check 04/22/2025 WINNESHIEK COUNTY ENGINEERS OFFICE Sand, Salt Mix -890.00
Check 04/22/2025 USA BLUEBOOK Water Supplies -532.54
Check 04/22/2025 MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -106.04