City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Spillville City Hall
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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 |
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| Name |
Memo |
Amount |
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| 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 |
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