City of Spillville – Special Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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 Backes, Schmitt, and Straube. Council Member Kelsay participated via phone.
Also present: Marc Ruden, Origin Design.
Absent: John Taylor

Consent Agenda:
Motion to approve the consent agenda by Straube, seconded by Schmitt.
Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous. Nays – none. Absent – Taylor.
Motion carried.

Motions & Resolutions:

• Resolution 25-12-31 Approving Change Order #2 FINAL With JB Holland Construction on Water System Contract A
  • Motion: Motion by Straube, second by Backes
  • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, and Kelsay; Absent: Taylor: Unanimous, Nayes – None
  • Motion carried

Resolution 25-12-32 Approving Pay Application Number 6 to JB Holland Construction Inc. for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract A

• Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt
• Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, and Kelsay; Absent: Taylor: Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Resolution 25-12-33 Approving Final Acceptance of Spillville Water System Improvements 2024 Project – Contract A

• Motion by Schmitt, second by Straube
• Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, and Kelsay; Absent: Taylor: Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Resolution 25-12-34 Approving Change Order #5 For the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract B

• Motion by Straube, second by Kelsay
• Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, and Kelsay; Absent: Taylor: Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Resolution 25-12-35 Approving Final Acceptance of Spillville Water System Improvements 2024 Project – Contract B

• Motion by Straube, second by Backes
• Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, and Kelsay; Absent: Taylor: Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Professional Services Water System Improvements 2023 – Project No 22133 With Origin Design

• Motion by Straube, second by Backes
• Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous. Nayes – None; Absent: Taylor.  Motion carried.

Adjournment

• Motion To Adjourn by Schmitt, second by Kelsay
• Voice vote : Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None ; Absent : Taylor. Motion carried.
• Time of Adjournment : 6 :45 PM

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

City of Spillville – Claims Approved
Date	Name	Memo	Amount
12/09/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	WET Sales Tax	-836.20
12/09/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Sewer Sales Tax	-26.61
12/09/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Garbage Sales Tax	-34.48
12/09/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Bily Clocks Sales Tax	-15.89
12/09/2025	CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK	Opened Library T & A CD 35552	-10,000.00
12/16/2025	HAWKINS, INC	Water-Supplies	-456.96
12/16/2025	FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE	Fuel – Diesel / Gas	-1,127.66
12/16/2025	JB HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION	Water System Contract A – 6 pmt	-1,923.75
12/16/2025	John Taylor	Reissue Lost Check	-92.35

 

City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, December 2 , 2025  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 Kelsay, Straube, Backes, and Schmitt; Absent: Taylor; Present: David Farwell

Consent Agenda

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

Oaths of Office

The following individuals placed their Oath of Office: Wermers, Straube, Backes, and Farwell.

Snow Removal Discussion

All vehicles must be removed from city streets after any snowfall of 1 inch or more to allow for snow removal.

Council Meeting Date Change

Discussion was held regarding moving council meetings to the second Tuesday of each month.
Motion by Straube, seconded by Backes to approve the change.
Voice Vote: Ayes – unanimous; Absent – Taylor; Nayes – none. Motion carried.

Vacation Extension – Larry “Fred” Phillips

Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Schmitt to approve Phillips’ request to extend his vacation until June of next year due to workload on the water project.
Voice Vote: Ayes – unanimous; Absent – Taylor; Nayes – none. Motion carried.

Water Project Update

Marc Ruden reported that the water tower is up and running and the water project is complete. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16 to finalize the project and financials.

Down Deposit – Resident

Discussion held on the use of the down deposit on her account.
Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Schmitt to apply the existing down deposit to utilities owed, with a new deposit required to be placed on the account.
Voice Vote: Ayes – unanimous; Absent – Taylor; Nayes – none.  Motion carried.

Resolutions

Resolution 25-12-29 – Authorizing Part-Time Position and Salary for Bily Clocks Museum Director

• Motion: Schmitt; Second: Kelsay
• Roll Call Vote: Schmitt, Backes, Straube, Kelsay – Ayes; Absent – Taylor; Nayes – none  Motion carried.

Resolution 25-12-30 – Approve Pay Application No. 5 to Bacon Concrete LLC for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract B

• Motion: Schmitt; Second: Kelsay
• Roll Call Vote: Schmitt, Backes, Straube, Kelsay – Ayes; Absent – Taylor; Nayes – none  Motion carried.

6. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn by Straube, seconded by Kelsay.
Voice Vote: Ayes – unanimous; Nayes – none; Absent – Taylor.  Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM

 

 

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

	City of Spillville		12/2/2025
Date	Name	Memo	Amount
11/10/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Wet Sales Tax – Oct –  $853.31	-853.31
11/10/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Oct Sales Tax Garbage  – $ 33.46	-33.46
11/10/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Oct – Clocks- Sales Tax  –  $453.97	-453.97
11/10/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Oct Sewer Sales Tax  – $ 27.48	-27.48
11/26/2025	NESS PUMPING	Toilet yearly Rental	-1,800.00
11/29/2025	Andera, Lynette C		-2,019.85
11/29/2025	Bodenbender, Lalanya S		-180.08
11/29/2025	Elsbernd, Sandra A		-467.15
11/29/2025	Francis, Shirley J		-86.40
11/29/2025	KUHN, RUTH		-895.37
11/29/2025	KULISH, JOANE		-213.68
11/29/2025	PHILLIPS, LARRY J		-6,074.32
11/29/2025	Shatek, Lori		-152.06
11/29/2025	Craft, Susanna-Virginia		-130.73
11/29/2025	IPERS	IPERS Employers	-1,260.11
12/01/2025	CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK	Water Operating Fund to Sinking Fund	-8,000.00
12/02/2025	US CELLULAR	Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone	-229.04
12/02/2025	WINNESHIEK COUNTY AUDITOR	combined city/school election	-1,043.78
12/02/2025	Decorah Leader	Publications – AFR	-218.79
12/02/2025	MISSISSIPPI WELDERS SUPPLY CO., INC	Fire Inspection	-81.15
12/02/2025	GIGFIRE	Internet Service	-70.00
12/02/2025	HTM SALES INC.	Equipment Maintenance	-668.00
12/02/2025	CENTURYLINK – LUMEN	City Telephones	-82.93
12/02/2025	Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg	Street Lights	-272.29
12/02/2025	ALLIANT	Electricity	-2,489.47
12/02/2025	Eldora Public Library	Books	-17.00
12/02/2025	Mr Computers USA	Computer – Mini	-529.00
12/02/2025	BIBLIONIX	Library Automation Subscription	-800.00
12/02/2025	CENTURYLINK – LUMEN	City Telephones	-152.50
12/02/2025	SHIMEK SANITATION	Shimek Sanitation Contract	-3,222.96
12/02/2025	BADGER METER	Water Maintenance	-63.00
12/02/2025	IPERS	IPERS Employee	-839.62
12/02/2025	United States Treasury	42-0869418 941 Taxes	-3,097.14
12/02/2025	FENCL OIL & LP CO.	Library, Clocks, City Hall Contract Payment – LP	-265.00
12/02/2025	DRIFTLESS SECURITY	Bily Clock Alarm – Inv 000524-R-0006	-50.00
12/02/2025	DRIFTLESS SECURITY	Library Alarm – Inv 000395-R-0013	-70.00
12/02/2025	Apex Conrete Construction LLC	Repair Road	-3,348.00
12/02/2025	WINNESHIEK COUNTY DEV INC	dues	-930.00
12/02/2025	QUILL CORPORATION	Library Office Supplies	-219.80
12/02/2025	Origin	Water Project	-8,148.42
12/02/2025	Bacon Concrete & Excavating	Contract B Main Street Water Main Replacement Rebid – Payment 5	-120,471.80
12/02/2025	John Deere Financial	Supplies	-180.44
12/02/2025	Visa	November Stmt	-460.58
12/02/2025	Mediacom	Bily Clocks	-116.04
12/02/2025	Microbac	Water Testing	-83.50

 

 

 

Fund	Income	Distribution	Fund	Income	Distribution
General	$7,423.93	$10,890.26	Debt Service	0	$0
Clocks	$ 226.98	$1,746.46	Capitol	$0	$0
Library Trust	$ 841.96	$ 2,542.63	Water	$183,762.10	$183,232.32
Campground	$1,205.38	$ 2,082.16	Water Sinking Fund	$ 8,000	$ 22,932.01
Road Use	$3,490.58	$ 1,510.17	Water Deposit	($100.00)	$0
LOST	$5,788.22	$0	Sewer	$ 4,154.73	$ 1,782.71

 

City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes –

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025  Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

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

Roll Call: Present: Council Members: Kelsay, Backes, Taylor, and Schmitt

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

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

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

Resolution 25-11-25 Approving FY 2025 Annual Street Finance Report

• Motion by Schmitt, second by Kelsay
• Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Taylor, Backes, Kelsay, and Straube – Absent: Wermers: Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Resolution 25-11-26 Approving Pay Application Number 5 to JB Holland Construction Inc. for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract A.

• Motion by Backes, second by Taylor
• Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Taylor, Backes, Kelsay, and Straube – Absent: Wermers: Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Resolution 25-11-27 Approving Pay Application Number #4 to Bacon Concrete, LLC for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract B

• Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor
• Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Taylor, Backes, Kelsay, and Straube – Absent: Wermers: Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Resolution 25-11-28 Approving Change Order No. 4 for the Spillville Water System Project – Contract B

• Motion by Schmitt, second by Kelsay
• Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Taylor, Backes, Kelsay, and Straube – Absent: Wermers: Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Reviewed and approved a credit on Central Motors for the Water Bill.

• Motion by Taylor, second by Backes,
• Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous. Nayes – none. Absent Wermers.  Motion carried.

Museum Director – Consensus of Council to offer Bily Clocks Museum Director position to Alicia Klimesh.

Adjournment

• Motion To Adjourn: Motion by Taylor, second by Schmitt
• Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None; Absent: Wermers
• Motion carried
• Time of Adjournment : 7:30 PM

 

Attest: Reed Backes, Council Member

 

November Claims
		11/04/2025
Name	Memo	Amount
DRIFTLESS SECURITY	Bily Clocks Alarm	-50.00
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Sewer Sales Tax  $ 27.01	-27.01
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Garbage Sales Tax $32.84	-32.84
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Clocks Sales Tax $489.70	-489.70
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Water Sales Tax	878.99
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK	Water & Sewer Fees	-19.60
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK	Transferring from Water Operating Fund to Sinking Fund	-8,000.00
US CELLULAR	Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone	-258.54
MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORP.	Museum Director	-90.00
GIGFIRE	Internet Service	-70.00
Decorah Leader	Publications	-251.08
QUILL CORPORATION	Office Supplies & Membership	-109.98
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP	Client Matter 446566-00007 – Inv 4122439	-4,780.00
United States Treasury	42-0869418 – 941 Payment	-3,037.72
IPERS	Employees Contribution IPERS	-813.45
IPERS	Employers Contribution IPERS	-1,220.82
Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg	Lagoon & Clocks	-338.64
AMAZON MARKETPLACE	Office Supplies	-111.90
SHIMEK SANITATION	Shimek Sanitation Contract	-3,176.11
BADGER METER	Water Maintenance	-123.00
FENCL OIL & LP CO.	Library, Clocks, City Hall Contract Payment – LP	-265.00
DRIFTLESS SECURITY	Library Alarm – Inv 000395-R-0012	-70.00
DRIFTLESS SECURITY	Bily Clock Alarm – Inv 000524-R-0005	-50.00
The Union	Subscription	-48.99
CENTURYLINK – LUMEN	City Telephones – Library	-82.95
CENTURYLINK – LUMEN	City Telephones	-153.09
ALLIANT	Electricity	-2,547.01
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION	IA Rural Water Dues	-315.00
VISA	October Stmt	-376.21
Iowa Finance Authority	2025 Loan Payment On Water Project-	-31,177.71
MEDIACOM	Clocks Internet Access	-116.04
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL	Shop Supplies / Park / Sewer	-155.79
US POST OFFICE	Stamps Library	-78.00
DRILLINGS	Lawn Mower Repair	-97.98
SPILLVILLE LIBRARY PETTY CASH	Library Postage	-89.75
Microbac Laboratories, Inc	Water & Sewer Testing	-277.25
JB HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION	WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2024 CONTRACT A – Payment #5	-52,175.08
Bacon Concrete & Excavating	Contract B Main Street Water Main Replacement Rebid – Payment 4	-100,554.78
Origin Design	Inv. 82437 – Construction and Field Service During Construction	-19,656.34
Lynette Andera	Payroll	-2,036.41
Lalanya Bodenbender	Payroll	-905.77
Sandra Elsbernd	Payroll	-571.21
Susanna Craft	Payroll	-224.11
Shirley Francis	Payroll	-575.13
Kathy Gesing	Payroll	-251.34
Ruth Kuhn	Payroll	-548.79
Joane Kulish	Payroll	-254.35
Lori  Shatek	Payroll	-46.56
Larry Phillips	Payroll	-5,326.01

 

 

 

 

Fund	Income	Distribution	Fund	Income	Distribution
General	$45,876.21	$11,361.00	Debt Service	0	$0
Clocks	$6128.31	$8,127.82	Capitol	$0	$0
Library Trust	$619.10	$4389.97	Water	$295,856.09	$165,190.36
Campground	$2087.25	$ 539.23	Water Sinking Fund	$0	$
Road Use	$3001.65	$1694.05	Water Deposit	$0	$0
LOST	$6447.13	$0	Sewer	$4,507.00	$2277.74
General Funds Other	$ -342.00	$0

City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025  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 6:05 PM.

Roll Call: Present: Council Members Kelsay, Straube, Taylor, and Schmitt; Absent: Backes

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

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

Motions, Ordinances & Resolutions:

Ordinance No 6-5-10 – Water Rate Amendment

• Motion by Kelsay, second by Straube to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 6-5-10, amending provisions pertaining to water rates in the 2017 City Code. Voice Votes:  Ayes – unanimous.  Absent: Backes.  Nayes – none.  Motion carried.
• Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Straube to waive the second and third readings. Voice vote:  Ayes – unanimous. Absent: Backes.  Nayes – none.   Motion caried.
• Motion by Taylor, seconded by Kelsay to adopt Ordinance No. 6-5-10. Roll call vote:  Schmitt, Straube, Taylor, Kelsay – Ayes.  Absent:    Nayes – None.   Motion carried.

Open Public Meeting:

• Motion to open public meeting at 6:40 for holding the pubic hearing and taking action on the proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement by Kelsay, second by Taylor. Voice Vote: Ayes – Unanimous. Absent: Backes.   Nayes – None. Motion carried.

 

• The City Clerk reported no written or oral objections were received.
  Motion to close the public hearing at 6:45 PM made by Straube, seconded by Schmitt.
  Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous;  Absent: Backes.  Nayes – none. Motion carried.

• Resolution 25-10-24 – Authorizing and approving a Loan & Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $303,000.00 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
  • Motion: Motion by Taylor, second by Kelsay
  • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Taylor, Straube, and Kelsay – Absent: Backes: Unanimous, Nayes – None
  • Motion carried

• Resolution 25-10-22 – Approving change Order No. 3 for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract B
  • Motion: Motion by Schmitt, second by Kelsay
  • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Taylor, Straube, and Kelsay – Absent: Backes: Unanimous, Nayes – None
  • Motion carried

• Resolution 25-10-23 – Approve Pay Application Number 3 to Bacon Concrete LLC for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract B.
  • Motion: Motion by Straube, second by Kelsay
  • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Taylor, Straube, and Kelsay – Absent: Backes: Unanimous, Nayes – None
  • Motion carried
• Table the TRWMA Meeting Update – Farmer to Farmer for Spillville until next meeting

Adjournment

• Motion To Adjourn: Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor
• Voice vote : Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None Absent : Backes
• Motion carried
• Time of Adjournment : 7:30 PM

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

	City of Spillville
	Claims to Be Approved
Date	Name	Memo	Amount
09/30/2025	Lynette Andera	Payroll	-2039.54
09/30/2025	Reed Backes	Payroll	-55.41
09/30/2025	Lalanya Bodenbender	Payroll	-632.60
09/30/2025	Susanna Craft	Payroll	-720.84
09/30/2025	Sandra Elsbernd	Payroll	-634.17
09/30/2025	Shirley Francis	Payroll	-642.63
09/30/2025	Kathy Gesing	Payroll	-547.36
09/30/2025	Steven Kelsay	Payroll	-73.88
09/30/2025	Luke Kruckman	Payroll	-124.67
09/30/2025	Ruth Kuhn	Payroll	-686.77
09/30/2025	Joane Kulish	Payroll	-225.31
09/30/2025	Larry Phillips	Payroll	-5,530.95
09/30/2025	Darrell Schmitt	Payroll	-73.88
09/30/2025	Lori Shatek	Payroll	-309.63
09/30/2025	Thomas Straube	Payroll	-73.88
09/30/2025	John Taylor	Payroll	-55.41
09/30/2025	Abigail Wagner	Payroll	-106.11
09/30/2025	Paul Wermers	Payroll	-184.52
10/07/2025	Hubers	Clocks & Water	-25.52
10/07/2025	Visa	Sept Stmt	-1,354.80
10/07/2025	Drillings	Lawn Mower Repair	-34.94
09/02/2025	DRIFTLESS SECURITY	Bily Clock Alarm – Inv 000524-R-0003	-50.00
09/05/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	West Sales Tax – $ 796.54	-796.54
09/05/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Garbage   – Sale Tax  $ 29.70	-29.70
09/05/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Clocks Sales Tax    $ 368.00	-368.00
09/05/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	Sewer Sales Tax      $27.36	-27.36
10/01/2025	CENTURYLINK – LUMEN	City Telephones	-155.21
10/01/2025	CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK	Transferring from Water Operating Fund to Sinking Fund	-8,000.00
10/07/2025	Riley’s Inc	Notary Stamp	-45.53
10/07/2025	Alice Vickers	10 Books – Bily Clocks	-125.00
10/07/2025	Microbac Laboratories, Inc	Water & Sewer Testing	-184.00
10/07/2025	Ice Cube Press	souvenirs	-100.94
10/07/2025	Origin Design	Inv. 82316 – Construction and Field Service During Construction	-22,529.04
10/07/2025	KLIMESH, ELLIE	Refund of Down Deposit	-84.62
10/07/2025	DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP	Client Matter 446566-00007 – Inv 4110434	-1,957.50
10/07/2025	USA BLUEBOOK	Inv 803297 & 803298 Water Supplies	-598.85
10/07/2025	WILLIAM A ADAMS	Spillville Picnic – Correction on Amount $300.00 Total	-50.00
10/07/2025	Decorah Leader	Publications – Job Opening	-367.12
10/07/2025	HAWKINS, INC	Water-Supplies	-456.96
10/07/2025	GIGFIRE	Internet Service	-70.00
10/07/2025	CENTURYLINK – LUMEN	City Telephones	-153.12
10/07/2025	CENTURYLINK – LUMEN	City Telephones – Library	-83.48
10/07/2025	SHIMEK SANITATION	Shimek Sanitation Contract	-3,160.86
10/07/2025	IAWEA	Larry’s CEU’S	-40.00
10/07/2025	CRESCO SHOPPER	Inv 423066 – AD	-61.20
10/07/2025	Beaver Creek Graphix	Souvenirs	-745.50
10/07/2025	CONTINENTAL ART CRAFT	Clocks Souvenirs	-589.00
10/07/2025	Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg	Bily Clocks	-103.21
10/07/2025	IOWA ONE CALL	Water & Sewer Locates Inv 275449	-18.90
10/07/2025	Iowa Dept of Natural Resources IDNR	Annual Water Use Fee – FY 2026	-115.00
10/07/2025	ALLIANT	Electricity	-2,608.76
10/07/2025	IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE	3-06-302701 – 1St Qtr State Taxes 2026	-1,179.41
10/07/2025	CLERKBOOKS, INC.	Postcards for Water / Sewer Billing	-163.50
10/07/2025	United States Treasury	42-0869418 – 941 Taxes – 3rd Qtr 2025	-3,401.96
10/07/2025	IPERS	Employee IPER Sept	-946.91
10/07/2025	IPERS	Employer IPERS Sept	-1,421.09
10/07/2025	FENCL OIL & LP CO.	Library, Clocks, City Hall Contract Payment – LP	-265.00
10/07/2025	DRIFTLESS SECURITY	Library Alarm – Inv 000395-R-0011	-70.00
10/07/2025	BADGER METER	Water Maintenance	-63.00
10/07/2025	Microbac Laboratories, Inc	Water & Sewer Testing	-147.00
10/07/2025	MEDIACOM	Clocks Internet Access	-116.04
10/07/2025	QUILL CORPORATION	Bily Clocks Supplies	-115.88
10/07/2025	AMAZON MARKETPLACE	Office Supplies	-110.47
10/07/2025	US CELLULAR	Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone	-436.17
10/07/2025	JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL	Shop Supplies / Park / Sewer	-373.74
10/07/2025	USA BLUEBOOK	Inv 816154	-15.50
10/07/2025	Bacon Concrete & Excavating	Contract B Main Street Water Main Replacement Rebid – Payment 2	-2,214.50
10/07/2025	Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg	Library	-214.54
10/07/2025	Decorah Leader	Newspaper	-59.00
10/07/2025	MicroMarketing	Books	-70.55
10/07/2025	OverDrive Inc	E-Books	-392.40
10/07/2025	Letterwoorks	Library Sign	-875.00
10/07/2025	US Post Office	Stamps	-488.00
10/07/2025	Bacon Concrete & Excavating	3rd Payment – #3	-135,639.74

 

Fund	Income	Distribution	Fund	Income	Distribution
General	$24,396.52	$20,904.20	Debt Service	0	$0
Clocks	$7070.44	$4296.64	Capitol	$0	$0
Library Trust	$1309.51	$2659.62	Water	$233,512.61	$287,408.63
Campground	$1649.35	$ 861.08	Water Sinking Fund	$0	$
Road Use	$3468.59	$4433.82	Water Deposit	$0	$0
LOST	$6197.91	$0	Sewer	$3939.05	$1663.56
General Funds Other	$ 342.00	$0

 

City of Spillville – Special Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025  Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Spillville City Hall

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

Roll Call: Present: Council Members Kelsay, Straube, Backes, Schmitt, and Taylor.  Also, present were Marc Ruden from Origin Design and William Miller from Dorsey & Whitney LLP through zoom.

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

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

The Council will utilize William Miller from Dorsey & Whitney LLP as its legal counsel for the closed session discussion.

• Motion to recess and reconvene in closed session pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)c to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Motion by Kelsay, second by Reed
• Roll call Vote: Schmitt, Backes, Straube, Taylor, and Kelsay: Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Return to Open Session

• Motion to Return to Open Session by Kelsay, second by Taylor
• Roll call Vote: Backes, Straube, Taylor, and Kelsay – Absent: Schmitt, Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

Motions & Resolutions:

• Motion: Move to proceed with recommendation of legal council of Dorsey & Whitney LLP by Kelsay, second by Schmitt
• Voice Vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried

• Resolution 25-9-20 – Fix a Date for a Public Hearing on Proposal to Enter Into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $350,000.00 on October 7, 2025.
  • Motion: Motion by Kelsay, second by Schmitt
  • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, Taylor and Kelsay: Unanimous, Nayes – None
  • Motion carried

• Resolution 25-9-21 – Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Origin Design for the Water System Improvements 2023 Project for $37,900.00.
  • Motion: Motion by Backes, second by Taylor
  • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, Kelsay, and Taylor: Unanimous, Nayes – None
  • Motion carried

Marc Ruden from Origin gave us an update on the water project and progress.

Discuss local funding with possible action – tabled to next meeting

Adjournment

• Motion To Adjourn: Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor
• Voice vote : Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None
• Motion carried
• Time of Adjournment : 7 :20 PM

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk