City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, June 9,  2026 Time: 6:05 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Call to Order: Mayor Wermers called the regular council meeting to order at 6:05 PM.

Roll Call: Present – Council Members:  Kelsay, and Farwell  Council Members Schmitt & Straube participated via phone.  Absent: Backes

 

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

 

Motion by Schmitt, seconded by Kelsay to approve Resolution No. 26-5-7  Approving an interfund transfer from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund to the Road Use Fund.

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

 

Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Straube to approve Resolution No. 26-6-9  Authorizing Signatories on Bank Accounts.

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

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsay to approve Resolution No. 26-6-10  Authorizing and Approving an Amended and Restated Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Amended and Restated Water Revenue Bond

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

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsay to approve Resolution No. 26-6-11  Approving Transferring Funds from the General Fund to the Bily Clocks Fund to Cover Property Tax

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

 

Shimek Sanitation Contract terms are up on October 1, 2026. We will be accepting bids until August 7^th.

 

Discussed and agreed to sign Fencl Contract for 2026 / 2027 Supplying LP for $1.55/gal – payment on the 10^th of the month.

 

Council will invite landowners to the next council meeting to review and apply for Voluntary Annexation.

 

Next Council Meeting will be July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

 

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM

 

 

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

June Claims Approved Name Memo Amount CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Water & Sewer Fees -20.40 FENCL OIL & LP CO. Library, Clocks, City Hall Contract Pmt – LP -552.97 Andera, Lynette C Payroll -3,124.64 Bodenbender, Lalanya S Payroll -662.88 Elliott, Daniel L Payroll -545.79 Elsbernd, Sandra A Payroll -391.93 Kruckman, Luke E Payroll -127.44 KUHN, RUTH Payroll -842.14 PHILLIPS, LARRY J Payroll -4,820.31 Shatek, Lori Payroll -198.58 Tindall, Valerie L.S. Payroll -526.86 Uhlenhake Thompson, Laurie K Payroll -323.22 US CELLULAR  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -200.44 Flashing Thunder Fireworks -2,500.00 Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg Light Bulbs -38.00 Bacon Concrete & Excavating Water Tower Demo -2,900.00 MISSISSIPPI WELDERS SUPPLY CO., INC Fire Inspection -179.79 DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Client Matter 446566-00007 -3,062.50 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC Street Cleaning -792.00 DELL MARKETING L.P. Computer -749.99 GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00 Decorah Leader Publications – Budget Minutes -981.49 United States Treasury 42-0869418 – 941 Taxes –  May -3,124.74 IPERS IPERS Employees -823.18 IPERS IPERS Company -1,235.45 FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE Gas -1,253.02 AMAZON MARKETPLACE Ball Rack -50.25 SHIMEK SANITATION Shimek Sanitation Contract -3,208.26 ALLIANT Electricity -2,325.35 BADGER METER Water Maintenance -69.30 CENTURYLINK – LUMEN City Telephones -82.67 HOWARDS TIRE & REPAIR Battery Lawn Mower -74.00 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Bily Clocks -50.00 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Library -70.00 Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water / Sewer -220.75 USA BLUEBOOK Water Sample Packages -482.16 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE WET Sales Tax $929.14 -929.14 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Garbage Sales Tax      $32.78 -32.78 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sewer Sales Tax    $27.76 -27.76 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Clocks Sales Tax      $181.09 -181.09 MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -116.04 STRAUBE, THOMAS Weed Control – Chemical Only for Library, Ball Diamond, Lagoon, Rip Rap and Camp Sites -265.00 MICROMARKETING Library Books -79.94 MPLC Video MPLC License -210.09 KUHN, RUTH Mileage -36.25 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Shop Supplies -197.56 VISA May Stmt -520.58 CENTURYLINK – LUMEN City Telephones -152.98 SHERRY LIETZ Clocks Souvenirs -55.20 GABE KLIMESH Clocks Souvenirs -95.50 KELLY MORIARITY Music -1,000.00 US POST OFFICE Stamps Postcards -854.00         Fund Income Distribution Fund Income Distribution General $ 7,003.95 $ 18,776.37 Debt Service $           0.00 $           0.00 Clocks $  3,074.27 $   5,600.00 Capitol $           0.00 $           0.00 Library Trust $     729.56 $   2,845.88 Water $  183,499.97 $ 104,658.80 Campground $  1,068.78 $   1,515.37 Water Sinking Fund $    41,352.16 $           0.00 Road Use $  3,087.41 $      155.44 Water Deposit $           0.00 $           0.00 LOST $  5,483.65 $ 21,394.12 Sewer $    4,095.29 $     1,799.37

City of Spillville – Special Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026  Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

____________________________________________________________________________________

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

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

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsey to approve the consent agenda.

Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous. Nayes – none.  Motion carried.  Absent: Farwell

 

Motion by Backes, seconded by Straube to open the public meeting.

Voice Vote:  Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none.   Motion carried. Absent: Farwell

 

This being the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed Amended Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026 City Budget, the public hearing was called to order by Mayor Wermers.   A discussion was held.   No written or oral objections or public comments were received.

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsey to close the public meeting.

Voice Vote:  Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none.   Motion carried. Absent: Farwell

 

Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Backes to approve Resolution 26-5-8 Amending the Adopted 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget.

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

 

Next council meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

 

Motion by Straube, second by Backes to adjourn the meeting.

Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.  Motion carried.

Time of Adjournment :  6:50 PM

 

 

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

____________________________________________________________________________________

Call to Order: Mayor Pro-Tem, Straube, called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

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

Absent: Mayor Wermers – (Mayor Wermers participated via phone and listened to the meeting.)

 

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

 

Motion by Backes, seconded by Schmitt to approve Resolution No. 26-5-6 Authorizing the transfer of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Funds to the Water Tower Demolition Capital Project Fund

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

 

Resolution No 26-5-7 Approving the Interfund Transfer from the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Funds to the Road Use Fund – Tabled.

 

Bily Clocks Job Descriptions – Tabled.

 

Review CD Renewals

 

Motion by Schmitt, seconded by Backes to set a public hearing on the 2025 – 2026 proposed amended City Budget for May 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Spillville City Hall

Voice Vote: Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none.  Motion carried.  Absent: Kelsay

 

Annexation discussed.  Council agrees to have mayor walk around and get signatures from owners for annexation.

 

Council reviewed mediation information concerning Summers and agreed to proceed with mediation in Waterloo and work on scheduling.

 

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

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

 

City of Spillville Claims – Approved for May

 

Name Memo Amount CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Water & Sewer Fees -20.20 Andera, Lynette C Payroll -2,324.54 Bodenbender, Lalanya S Payroll -316.26 Elsbernd, Sandra A Payroll -511.77 KUHN, RUTH Payroll -704.79 PHILLIPS, LARRY J Payroll -4,870.90 Elliott, Daniel L Payroll -221.64 US CELLULAR  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -0.02 INTUIT Intuit Payroll Services -1,270.00 HOWARD’S TIRE & REPAIR ROAD USE EQUIPMENT REPAIR -46.00 PHILLIPS, LARRY J Tools -200.00 US POST OFFICE Stamps Postcards -244.00 QUILL CORPORATION City  Supplies -114.08 AMAZON MARKETPLACE Office Supplies -19.70 Decorah Leader Publications – Budget Minutes -385.52 IA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Road Signs -30.00 FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE Fuel -1,076.28 GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00 ANDY BODENBENDER Clocks – Museum -75.00 IPERS IPERS – April -1,794.77 United States Treasury 42-0869418 – 941 Taxes -2,557.46 ALLIANT Electricity -2,691.33 DENEEN POTTERY Clocks Souvenirs -1,438.68 SHIMEK SANITATION Shimek Sanitation Contract -3,163.96 BADGER METER Water Maintenance -129.30 FENCL OIL & LP CO. Library, Clocks, City Hall Contract Pmt – LP -1,111.09 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Library -70.00 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Bily Clocks -50.00 Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water / Sewer -268.75 CENTURYLINK – LUMEN City Telephones -82.92 Mr Computers USA Software -155.00 MICROMARKETING Library Books -64.06 MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -116.04 US CELLULAR  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -229.00 VISA March  Stmt -501.53 HUBER’S STORE Supplies -35.17 STRAUBE, THOMAS Chemical -424.00 Simmering-Cory Water Administration Services -1,000.00 Clayton County Recycling Demo Water Tower -18,900.00 IROC WEB DESIGN SERVICES Domain Renewal / Emails -137.00 Century Link Phone/Internet Bily Clocks -151.98 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE WET Sales Tax Payment      $853.18 -853.18 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sales Tax – Garbage -31.64 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sales Tax – Clocks -24.00 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sales Tax – Sewer -25.27 IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY 2026 Loan Payment -64,926.65 IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY 2026 Loan Payment -3,303.35     Fund Income Distribution Fund Income Distribution General $47,405.24 $ 42,691.22 Debt Service $           0.00 $           0.00 Clocks $      342.67 $   6,288.02 Capitol $           0.00 $           0.00 Library Trust $      248.61 $   2,509.91 Water $  55,485.43 $ 167,499.77 Campground $  1,304.90 $   4,196.86 Water Sinking Fund $    9,000.00 $           0.00 Road Use $  3,160.14 $  10,518.29 Water Deposit $           0.00 $           0.00 LOST $  5,890.93 $          0.00 Sewer $    4,745.13 $     2,954.51

City of Spillville – Special Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026  Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

____________________________________________________________________________________

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

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

 

Consent Agenda: Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsey to approve the consent agenda.

Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous. Nayes – none.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Backes to open the public meeting.

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

 

This being the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 City Budget, the public hearing was called to order by Mayor Wermers.   A discussion was held.   There were no written or oral objections or public comments.

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsey to close the public meeting.

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

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Backes to approve Resolution 26-4-3 Adoption of Budget and Certification of City Taxes for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

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

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsay to approve Resolution 26-4-4 Authorizing Wages for City Employees

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

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsay to approve Resolution 26-4-5 Authorizing Wages for Bily Clocks Museum Staff

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

 

Motion Kelsay, second by Straube to adjourn the meeting.

Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.  Motion carried.

Time of Adjournment :  6:40 PM

 

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Time: 6:20 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

____________________________________________________________________________________

Call to Order: Mayor Wermers called the regular council meeting to order at 6:20 PM.

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

 

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

 

Motion by Schmitt, seconded by Backes to support the annual Spillville Fireworks in the amount of $2500.00 to Flashing Thunder.

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

 

Motion by Farwell, seconded by Straube to approve Spillville Well #2 Packer Testing by Northway Well & Pump conducted with the Winneshiek County Soil & Water Conservation District to be covered by the Spillville Grant.

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

 

 

Motion By Kelsay, seconded by Farwell to allow teams who contact us to use our baseball field.   They will need to contact Reed Backes to schedule and reserve for practices and games. All teams are required to sign a Release and Waiver of Liability Form before scheduling.  All donations will be accepted to help maintain the field.

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

 

Motion by Schmitt, seconded by Straube to use the LOST funds to remove the water tower which is affected and part of our Water & Street Project.

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

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsey to approve Resolution 26-4-1 pay application Number 6 for the Spillville water System Project – Bacon Concrete -$75,638.40.

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

 

Motion by Kelsey, seconded by Straube to approve Resolution 26-4-2 pay application Number 7 for the Spillville Water System Project – JB Holland – $51,845.05.

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

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Kelsey to set a public hearing on the 2026 – 2027 proposed City Budget for April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Spillville City Hall.

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

 

Motion by Backes, seconded by Schmitt to approve Spillville City Maintenance Eng.  to provide coverage to Ridgeway City Maintenance Eng from June 18, 2026 for 6 – 8 weeks.  Spillville Maintenance will be compensated directly by City of Ridgeway for all his time for testing, recording and all travel expenses occurred for his personal time & travel cost.

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

 

MEETING DATES:  Next Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 6:00 at Spillville City Hall.

 

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM

 

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

Claims
Name	Memo	Amount
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK	Water & Sewer Fees	-20.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL	Shop Supplies/Str Sweeper	-146.93
Andera, Lynette C	Paycheck	-2,554.57
Bodenbender, Lalanya S	Paycheck	-133.91
Craft, Susanna-Virginia	Paycheck	-74.69
Elsbernd, Sandra A	Paycheck	-616.92
KELSAY, STEVEN	Paycheck	-73.88
Klimesh, Alicia K	Paycheck	-162.65
KUHN, RUTH	Paycheck	-849.50
PHILLIPS, LARRY J	Paycheck	-5,787.45
Schmitt, Darrell G	Paycheck	-55.41
STRAUBE, THOMAS A	Paycheck	-55.41
WERMERS, PAUL L	Paycheck	-184.52
Backes, Reed	Paycheck	-55.41
Farwell, David S	Paycheck	-73.81
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK	Tfr Water Fund to Sinking	-9,000.00
RIDGEWAY LUMBER	Lumber – Picnic Tables	-13.60
AUDITOR OF STATE	STATE EXAM FEE	-1,500.00
Decorah Leader	Publications – Minutes & Prop Tax Levy	-485.82
GIGFIRE	Internet Service	-70.00
Microbac Laboratories, Inc	Water Testing	-45.75
DELL MARKETING L.P.	Computer, Monitor, Dock	-1,458.52
FENCL OIL & LP CO.	Library, Clocks, City Hall	-1,111.00
UPPER IOWA INS. SERVICES	City Insurance	-50,747.00
HAWKINS, INC	Water-Supplies	-398.32
CENTURYLINK – LUMEN	City Telephones	-82.47
Willis, Darcy	Clocks Maintenance	-875.00
CENTURYLINK – LUMEN	City Telephones	-151.31
SHIMEK SANITATION	Shimek Sanitation Contract	-3,148.76
ALLIANT	Electricity	-3,050.09
United States Treasury	42-0869418 – 941 March Pmt	-3,041.30
BADGER METER	Water Maintenance	-69.30
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	3-06-302701 – Iowa Taxes	-1,081.47
IPERS	IPERS – March	-2,122.03
Microbac Laboratories, Inc	Water Testing	-45.75
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Sales Tax – Garbage	-33.66
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Sales Tax – Sewer	-24.55
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Sales Tax WET	-939.30
DRAGONFLY BOOKS	Books	-99.12
HF Maude E Marchant Mem. Library	Library – Books	-25.00
Simmering-Cory	Water Administration Services	-15,000.00
JB HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION	Water System Impmt 2024 Contract A Pmt 7	-51,845.05
WINNESHIEK COUNTY ENG OFFICE	Sand, Salt Mix	-1,217.70
FRANZEN SALES & SERVICE	Skid Loader	-25.71
SOUTH WINNESHIEK REC DEPT	SW RecContract	-5,000.00
ALL FLAGS, LLC	Flags	-95.12
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL	Shop Supplies	-28.84
AMAZON MARKETPLACE	Office Supplies	-71.95
HUBER’S STORE	Vinegar & Tissue	-6.88
VISA	March  Stmt	-528.47
DRIFTLESS SECURITY	Library	-70.00
DRIFTLESS SECURITY	Bily Clocks	-50.00
BACON CONCRETE	Water System Imprmt – Pmt 6	-75,638.40
Mid America Publishing	Museum Director Ad	-45.00
IA Assoc of Municipal Utilities	26-27 Dues	-719.00
US CELLULAR	Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone	-229.00

 

 

Fund	Income	Distribution	Fund	Income	Distribution
General	$14,127.97	$ 17,216.54	Debt Service	$           0.00	$           0.00
Clocks	$         2.50	$   2,615.74	Capitol	$           0.00	$           0.00
Library Trust	$       44.34	$   2,432.23	Water	$  11,449.90	$     9711.74
Campground	$  1,051.37	$     668.26	Water Sinking Fund	$    9,000.00	$           0.00
Road Use	$  2,137.37	$  8,528.73	Water Deposit	$           0.00	$           0.00
LOST	$  4,648.12	$     355.88	Sewer	$    3,919.47	$     5025.50

 

City of Spillville – Special Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026  Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

____________________________________________________________________________

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

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

Consent Agenda: Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Farwell to approve the consent agenda.

Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous. Nayes – none.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Backes to open the public meeting.

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

 

This being the date and time for a public hearing on the Budget Year 2026 – 2027 Proposed Property Tax Levy,  the public hearing was called to order by Mayor Wermers.   A discussion was held.   There were no written or oral objections.

 

Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Straube to close the public meeting.

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

 

No Resolution is needed for the property tax levy hearing, only to approve the budget after the budget adoption hearing.

 

Motion by Straube, seconded by Schmitt to approve 2026 / 2027 Property Tax Levy.

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

 

Motion Backes, second by Kelsay to adjourn the meeting.

Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.  Motion carried.

Time of Adjournment :  6:10 PM

 

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk