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City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025  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 Kelsay, Straube, Backes, and Schmitt, Absent: Taylor

 

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

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

 

Water Project:   Discussed progress on the water project.   Supplemental Loan meeting set up for September 23, 2025

 

Accepted Susanna Craft’s resignation from the Bily Clocks.

 

Motions & Resolutions:

  • Resolution 25-9-16 – Approving change Order No. 1 for the Spillville Water System – Contract A
    • Motion: Motion by Straub, second by Backes
    • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, and Kelsay – Absent: Taylor: Unanimous, Nayes – None
    • Motion carried
  • Resolution 25-9-17 – Approving Pay Application Number 4 to JB Holland Construction, Inc for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project Contract A
    • Motion: Motion by Schmitt, second by Kelsay
    • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, and Kelsay – Absent: Taylor: Unanimous, Nayes – None
    • Motion carried
  • Resolution 25-9-18 – Approve Pay Application Number 2 to Bacon Concrete LLC for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract B.
    • Motion: Motion by Reed, second by Kelsay
    • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, and Kelsay – Absent: Taylor: Unanimous, Nayes – None
    • Motion carried
  • Resolution 25-9-19 – Approving change Order No. 2 for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract B
    • Motion: Motion by Schmitt, second by Kelsay
    • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Straube, and Kelsay – Absent: Taylor:  Unanimous, Nayes – None
    • Motion carried

Adjournment

  • Motion To Adjourn: Motion by Kelsay, second by Straube
  • Voice vote : Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None Absent : Taylor
  • Motion carried
  • Time of Adjournment : 7 :00 PM

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

City of Spillville Claims for September
Date Num Name Memo Amount
08/06/2025 AMAZON MARKETPLACE Office Supplies -132.67
08/11/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE -690.54
08/11/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sewer Sales Tax  $32.07 -32.07
08/11/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sales Tax Adjustment  $ 656.15 -656.15
08/11/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE -34.33
08/11/2025 CENTURYLINK – LUMEN City Telephones -151.38
08/12/2025 FENCL OIL & LP CO. Library, Clocks, City Hall Contract Payment – LP -530.00
08/26/2025 ALLIANT Electricity – 2nd Half Bill -2,866.63
08/31/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Transferring from Water Operating Fund to Sinking Fund -8,000.00
08/31/2025 Andera, Lynette C Payroll -2,559.27
08/31/2025 Bodenbender, Lalanya S Payroll -789.59
08/31/2025 Craft, Susanna-Virginia Payroll -1,669.04
08/31/2025 Elsbernd, Sandra A Payroll -501.03
08/31/2025 Francis, Shirley J Payroll -62.10
08/31/2025 GESING, KATHY Payroll -955.07
08/31/2025 Kruckman, Luke E Payroll -443.28
08/31/2025 KUHN, RUTH Payroll -689.82
08/31/2025 PHILLIPS, LARRY J Payroll -7,526.10
08/31/2025 Shatek, Lori Payroll -265.37
08/31/2025 Wagner, Abigail A Payroll -268.10
08/31/2025 Schmelzer, Violet G Payroll -272.43
09/02/2025 FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE Fuel -926.49
09/02/2025 US CELLULAR  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -177.63
09/02/2025 FENCL OIL & LP CO. Library, Clocks, City Hall Contract Payment – LP -265.00
09/02/2025 GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00
09/02/2025 DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Client Matter 446566-00007 – Inv 4104445 -1,220.00
09/02/2025 CRESCO SHOPPER Inv 422245 – AD -61.20
09/02/2025 Winneshiek  Co Historic Preservation Comm Clocks Staff Souvenirs -18.00
09/02/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK City Hall Loan -7,117.68
09/02/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Streets Water Loan -5,587.30
09/02/2025 QUILL CORPORATION Library Office Supplies -244.90
09/02/2025 CENTURYLINK – LUMEN City Telephones -82.24
09/02/2025 SHIMEK SANITATION Shimek Sanitation Contract -3,191.01
09/02/2025 ALLIANT Electricity -3,437.17
09/02/2025 NESS PUMPING Turkey River Music Festival -975.00
09/02/2025 BADGER METER Water Maintenance -63.00
09/02/2025 Decorah Leader Publications -217.47
09/02/2025 AMAZON MARKETPLACE Office Supplies -20.98
09/02/2025 United States Treasury 42-0869418 941 August -4,485.20
09/02/2025 IPERS August Employee IPERS -1,191.72
09/02/2025 IPERS August Employer IPERS -1,788.51
09/02/2025 FENCL OIL & LP CO. Hookup Water Tower, LP and Gas -2,574.40
09/02/2025 DRILLINGS Lawn Mower Repair -23.95
09/02/2025 Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg Water Hookup -69.01
09/02/2025 MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -116.04
09/02/2025 MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORP. 1 Year Subscription -55.00
09/02/2025 VISA August Stmt -401.88
09/02/2025 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Bily Clock Alarm – Inv 000524-R-0003 -50.00
09/02/2025 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Library Alarm – Inv 000395-R-0010 -70.00
09/02/2025 JB HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2024 CONTRACT A – Payment #4 -132,531.06
09/02/2025 Bacon Concrete & Excavating Contract B Main Street Water Main Replacement Rebid – Payment 2 -144,036.58
09/02/2025 Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water & Sewer Testing -17.50

 

 

Fund Income Distribution Fund Income Distribution
General $4079.64 $16,099.29 Debt Service 0 $0
Clocks $5757.41 $7356.55 Capitol $0 $0
Library Trust $777.63 $3110.06 Water $426,857.95 $472,427.52
Campground $1028.50 $1833.15 Water Sinking Fund $0 $
Road Use $2582.86 $1129.01 Water Deposit $720.00 $0
LOST $5043.46 $0 Sewer $4068.51 $2738.20

 

 

 

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 2nd 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. Approval of minutes of the previous meetings
  2. Approval of Claims
  3. Approval of Finance Reports
  4. Approval of Licenses / Permits – Liquor, Cigarette, Water, Sewer, Building etc.
    1. Galen Reddin – Windows

Business

 

  1. Water Project
    1. Contract A – Pumping Station –
      1. Resolution 25-9-16 Change Order 1 – exchange Caterpillar Generator for Cummins Generator
      2. Resolution 25-9-17 Contractor Payment 4 – JB Holland – $132,531.06
    2. Contract B – Water Main Replacement –
      1. Resolutionn25-9-19 Change Order 2 – Additional Pipe 3.25 lf
      2. Resolution 25-9-18 Contract Payment 2 – Bacon Concrete – $144,036.58
    3. Project Funding – Water Project Rebid
      1. Special Meeting Supplemental Loan– Sept. 23
    4. Sommers – Lawyers report – Proceedings
    5. Annexation
    6. Marc Ruden – Credit on Returns to Schimberg Co. S
    7. Resignation – Susanna Craft from Bily Clocks

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

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City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 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 Kelsay, Taylor, Straube, Backes, and Schmitt

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

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

Water Project:   Discussed progress on the water project.  Reported to Council – Marc from Origin Design is still looking into credit on returned product on original water project with Summers.

Project Funding – Water Project Rebid discussed funding and where we are at on loans.

Fencil Oil – discussed pricing.   to signup for even pay.

Annexation:   We will start on the process.  All paperwork is here from the Lawyer.

Campsite:  Discussed rentals on 4th of July.  Special Committee will get together and talk about pricing for next year and report back to the Council.

South Winneshiek B Proposal Committee:  Presented presentation on the Bond to Council.

Campground Map:  Finalized map for campground and emergency information.

Motions & R

  • Resolution 25-8-12 – Adopting Winneshiek County, Iowa Multi-Jurisdiction (MJ-9) Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
    • Motion: Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor
    • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Taylor, Straube, and Kelsay – Unanimous, Nayes – None
    • Motion carried
  • Resolution 25-8-13 – Approving change Order No. 1 for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project.
    • Motion: Motion by Straube, second by Reed
    • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Taylor, Straube, and Kelsay – Unanimous, Nayes – None
    • Motion carried
  • Resolution 25-8-14 – Approve Pay Application Number 1 to Bacon Concrete LLC for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract B.
    • Motion: Motion by Straube, second by Reed
    • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Taylor, Straube, and Kelsay – Unanimous, Nayes – None
    • Motion carried
  • Resolution 25-8-15 – Approving Pay Application Number 3 to JB Holland Construction, Inc for the Spillville Water System Improvements Project – Contract A
    • Motion: Motion by Taylor, second by Schmitt
    • Roll call Vote – Schmitt, Backes, Taylor, Straube, and Kelsay – Unanimous, Nayes – None
    • Motion carried
  • Motion to approve payment request for Porta Potties for Turkey River Music Festival (7 normal / 1 handicapped and 1 wash station)
    • Motion: Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt
    • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.
    • Motion carried
  • Motion to approve 5-14 City of Spillvillle Affirmative Fair Housing
    • Motion: Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor
    • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.
    • Motion carried

 

  • Motion to approve setting up a reserve account on our checking.
    • Motion: Motion by Kelsay, second by Straube
    • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.
    • Motion carried

Adjournment

  • Motion: Motion by Taylor, second by Schmitt
  • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.
  • Motion carried
  • Time of Adjournment : 7 :40 PM

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

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City of Spillville 5:10 PM
Claims for August 08/05/2025
Date   Name Memo Amount
06/12/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK NSF = Service Fee -25.00
07/01/2025 Transferring from Water Operating Fund to Sinking Fund 0.00
07/01/2025 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Shop Supplies -158.32
07/01/2025 MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -116.04
07/03/2025 AMAZON MARKETPLACE Clocks Supplies -19.94
07/03/2025 United States Treasury 42-0869418 Federal Deposit -3,771.16
07/03/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE 3-06-302701 Iowa State Employees -901.88
07/09/2025 IPERS June IPERS Payment -2,867.46
07/10/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE WET Sales Tax $630.93 0.00
07/10/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sales Tax Garbage $28.18 0.00
07/10/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sales Tax – Clocks – $262.70 0.00
07/10/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sales Tax – sewer – $23.79 0.00
07/10/2025 CENTURYLINK – LUMEN City Telephones -150.71
07/21/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Water & Sewer Fees -19.70
07/22/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Transfer Checking to Water HiFi Sinking Fund -8,000.00
07/30/2025 Andera, Lynette C Payroll -2,082.35
07/30/2025 Bodenbender, Lalanya S Payroll -528.71
07/30/2025 Craft, Susanna-Virginia Payroll -1,430.32
07/30/2025 Elsbernd, Sandra A Payroll -479.24
07/30/2025 GESING, KATHY Payroll -966.26
07/30/2025 Kruckman, Luke E Payroll -138.53
07/30/2025 KUHN, RUTH Payroll -662.23
07/30/2025 KULISH, JOANE Payroll -597.09
07/30/2025 PHILLIPS, LARRY J Payroll -5,457.53
07/30/2025 Schmelzer, Violet G Payroll -272.43
07/30/2025 Shatek, Lori Payroll -155.22
07/30/2025 Wagner, Abigail A Payroll -307.20
07/30/2025 Thompson, Linda M. Payroll -27.93
08/01/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Transferring from Water Operating Fund to Sinking Fund -8,000.00
08/05/2025 WINNESHIEK COUNTY SHERIFF Law Enforcement -1.00
08/05/2025 US CELLULAR  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -177.63
08/05/2025 HAWKINS, INC Water-Supplies -215.91
08/05/2025 Iowa Dept of Natural Resources IDNR Annual Public Water Supply Fee -41.86
08/05/2025 CRESCO SHOPPER Museum/Campground/Music/Promotion -255.00
08/05/2025 HOWARDS TIRE & REPAIR Equipment Repair -332.00
08/05/2025 DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Client Matter 446566-00007 – Inv 4096185 -6,059.00
08/05/2025 EUROPEAN HERITAGE GIFTS Museum Souvenirs -168.99
08/05/2025 NMN Museum Souvenirs -148.00
08/05/2025 STRAUBE, THOMAS Weed Control – Sewer Lagoon -150.00
08/05/2025 KACEY NUEHRING Music – July 5th -1,000.00
08/05/2025 OWEN, RYNE Music – July 5th -400.00
08/05/2025 GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00
08/05/2025 CENTURYLINK – LUMEN City Telephones -82.20
08/05/2025 Decorah Leader Publications -143.00
08/05/2025 BIASINI,ADELE Refund Utility Deposit -180.00
08/05/2025 KARL G KNUDSON Legal Services -4,037.69
08/05/2025 SHIMEK SANITATION Shimek Sanitation Contract -3,161.21
08/05/2025 Iowa Dept of Natural Resources IDNR Wastewater Permit Appplication Fee – 5 Yrs -85.00
08/05/2025 WILLIAM A ADAMS Spillville Picnic -250.00
08/05/2025 IOWA ONE CALL Water & Sewer Locates Inv 273719 -14.40
08/05/2025 CopyLand Brochures / Postcards  – Clocks -130.87
08/05/2025 A & W DESIGNS Clocks Souvenirs -443.45
08/05/2025 JERALD ANDERA Fertilizer -93.75
08/05/2025 UPPER EXPLORERLAND RPC Dues -25.00
08/05/2025 STRAUBE, THOMAS Weed Control – Sewer Lagoon -150.00
08/05/2025 STRAUBE, THOMAS Sprayed Flowers -100.00
08/05/2025 BADGER METER Water Maintenance -123.90
08/05/2025 United States Treasury 42-0869418 – 941 July Payment -3,186.28
08/05/2025 IPERS July – IPERS -2,406.41
08/05/2025 Iowa Dept of Natural Resources IDNR Annual Wastewater Permit Fee #9686001 -210.00
08/05/2025 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Bily Clock Alarm – Inv 000524-R-0002 -50.00
08/05/2025 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Library Alarm – Inv 000395-R-0009 -70.00
08/05/2025 Simmering-Cory Water Administration Services -2,000.00
08/05/2025 Bacon Concrete & Excavating Contract B Main Street Water Main Replacement Rebid – Payment 1 -115,829.41
08/05/2025 JB HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2024 CONTRACT A – Payment #3 -294,656.52
08/05/2025 FENCL OIL & LP CO. Fuel 0.00
08/05/2025 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Shop Supplies -332.40
08/05/2025 HUBER’S STORE Park Supplies -8.19
08/05/2025 VISA June Stmt -985.37
08/05/2025 Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water & Sewer Testing -82.00
08/05/2025 KLIMESH, SHIRLEY Watersoftener – Damage Reimbursement -259.25
08/05/2025 ALLIANT Hookup New Water Tank – Trenching -3,134.65
08/05/2025 ALLIANT Electricity -1,094.80
08/05/2025 MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -116.04
08/05/2025 Origin Design Inv. 82202 – Construction and Field Service During Construction -40,078.15
08/05/2025 RAPIDS REPRODUCTIONS Water Project -362.50
-520,087.08

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 5th 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. Approval of minutes of the previous meetings
  2. Approval of Claims
  3. Approval of Finance Reports

Business

  1. Water Project
  2. Contract A Pumping Station and Storage Tank
    1. Resolution 25-8-15 Contractor Payment No. 3 in the amount of $294,656.52 for JB Holland
      Construction
  3. Contract B Main Street Water Main Replacement Rebid
    1. Resolution 25-8-14 Contractor Payment No. 1 in the amount of $115,829.41 for Bacon
      Concrete, LLC
    2. Resolution 25-8-13 Change Order No. 1 for the Fire Hydrants purchased by the contractor
  4. Project Funding – Water Project Rebid
  5. Fencl Oil – contracting
  6. Camping Site Rentals for 4th of July
  7. Annexation
  8. Resolution 25-8-12 – 2025 Winneshiek Co. Multi- Jurisdiction (MJ-9) Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
  9. Map for Campground
  10. South Winneshiek School proposed bond referendum on November 4, 2025
  11. Porta Potties for Turkey River Music Festival – 7 normal/1 handicapped and 1 wash station last year.
  12. Marc Ruden – Credit on Returns to Schimberg Co. S
  13. Fair Housing Policy
  14. Discuss setting up backup fund for Checking – Road Use Savings to Road Use Class in Checking
  15. United Way – Contribution Request
  16. Winneshiek County Solid Waste Agency Meeting

       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

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City of Spillville – Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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 Kelsay, Taylor, Straube, and Schmitt Absent: Council Member Backes

 

 

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

Library Board Appointment: Motion by Schmitt, seconded by Straube to appoint Lalanya Bodenbender to fill the vacancy on the Library Board. Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous. Nayes – none. Motion carried.

Project Updates:

  • Discussed progress on the street and water improvement projects.
  • Reviewed the signed contract with Bacon Concrete on Water Project.

Ordinance No. 6-5-12 – Sewer Rate Amendment:

  • Motion by Taylor, seconded by Schmitt to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 6-5-12, amending provisions pertaining to sewer rates in the 2017 City Code. Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous. Nayes – none. Motion carried.
  • Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Straube to waive the second and third readings. Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous. Nayes – none. Motion carried.
  • Motion by Taylor, seconded by Schmitt to adopt Ordinance No. 6-5-12. Roll call vote: Schmitt, Straube, Taylor, Kelsay – Ayes. Absent: Backes. Nayes – none. Motion carried.

Other Business:

  • Discussed the Water Tower Demolition Project (not included in the current water project). Marc Ruden from Origin Design will lead this project.
  • Council reviewed and agreed to move forward with annexation efforts.
  • Discussed the potential installation of bathrooms at the Campground/Park and will explore grant funding options.
  • Completed a 90-day employee performance review.

Adjournment: Motion by Kelsay, seconded by Taylor to adjourn. Voice vote: Ayes – unanimous. Nayes – none. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.

 

 

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

Spillville – Claims to Pay

07/01/2025

Type Date Num Name Memo Accrual Basis Amount
Check 06/06/2025 US CELLULAR  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -177.30
Check 06/06/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Bank Charges -25.00
Check 06/09/2025 QUILL CORPORATION Library Office Supplies -314.96
Check 06/11/2025 VISA Intuit Software Renewal -999.00
Check 06/16/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Water & Sewer Fees -19.40
06/16/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Bank Charges -100.00
Check 06/19/2025 ALLIANT Electricity -2,349.20
Check 06/20/2025 MEDIACOM Increase in Billing – Clock Internet Access -10.00
Check 07/01/2025 FARR SIDE, THE Refund on Liquor license – Cancelled Midyear -89.38
Check 07/01/2025 JERALD ANDERA Bandstand & Extra Planters & Bily Clocks  Inv 506052 & Inv 506078 -1,152.20
Check 07/01/2025 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES DUES  Inv 105872 -477.00
Check 07/01/2025 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Clocks Security System – Final Pmt – Inv 000483 -964.92
Check 07/01/2025 Crystal Arrow Towels – Sovenirs -54.00
Check 07/01/2025 GREEN REPAIR Lawn Mower Parts:  PTO Clutch & Blakes (3) -97.75
Check 07/01/2025 Origin Design Inv. 81976 Water Engineering – Rebidding, Engineering Fees, DNR Permit Renewal -10,502.41
Check 07/01/2025 DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Client Matter 446566-00007 – Inv 4087329 -3,580.00
Check 07/01/2025 USA BLUEBOOK Inv 723288 Nitrate & Chlorine Testers and Supplies -1,528.92
Check 07/01/2025 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK Lock Box -17.00
Check 07/01/2025 SHIMEK SANITATION Shimek Sanitation Contract -3,231.18
Check 07/01/2025 CENTURYLINK – LUMEN Library Telephones -85.66
Check 07/01/2025 ALLIANT Electricity -106.54
Check 07/01/2025 ALLIANT Electricity -2,521.74
Check 07/01/2025 BADGER METER Water Maintenance & Fix Network Serv. Unit – Inv 80199615 -62.10
Check 07/01/2025 VISA June Stmt -1,750.71
Check 07/01/2025 Winneshiek  Co Historic Preservation Comm Clocks Staff Souvenirs -54.00
Check 07/01/2025 CopyLand Brochures – Clocks – Inv 9055 -486.62
Check 07/01/2025 Turkey River – Tom Straube Weed Control – Sewer Lagoon -300.00
Check 07/01/2025 PENFIELD BOOKS Clocks Souvenirs Inv 30415 -271.98
Check 07/01/2025 Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water & Sewer Testing -264.00
Check 07/01/2025 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Shop Supplies -158.32
Check 07/01/2025 US CELLULAR  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -177.63
Check 07/01/2025 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Library Alarm – Inv 000395-R-0008 -70.00
Check 07/01/2025 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Bily Clock Alarm – Inv 000524-R-0001 -50.00
Check 07/01/2025 Decorah Leader Publications -97.89
Check 07/01/2025 MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -116.04
Check 07/01/2025 GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00
Check 07/01/2025 OmniSite 1/2 year – 24 Hour reporting on the New Water Tank 6-3-25 – 12-31-25 -146.99
Check 07/01/2025 The Standard Visitor Guide -90.00
Check 07/01/2025 Turkey River – Tom Straube Spray Park & Lagoon -225.00
Check 06/30/2025 Reed Backes Payroll -92.35
Check 06/30/2025 Lynette Andera Payroll -1,781.22
Check 06/30/2025 Lalanya Bodenbender Payroll -392.48
Check 06/30/2025 Susanna Virgina Craft Payroll -1,452.99
Check 06/30/2025 Sandra Elsbernd Payroll -434.14
Check 06/30/2025 Shirley Francis Payroll -267.31
Check 06/30/2025 Kathy Geising Payroll -878.33
Check 06/30/2025 Steven Kelsay Payroll -110.82
Check 06/30/2025 Sharon Kleve Payroll -193.64
Check 06/30/2025 Patricia Kivachek Payroll -32.40
Check 06/30/2025 Luke Kruckman Payroll -327.84
Check 06/30/2025 Ruth Kuhn Payroll -806.33
Check 06/30/2025 Joane Kulish Payroll -1,021.15
Check 06/30/2025 Sharon Mashek Payroll -90.37
Check 06/30/2025 Larry Phillips Payroll -5,885.26
Check 06/30/2025 Violet Schmelzerr Payroll -235.49
Check 06/30/2025 Darrell Schmidtt Payroll -110.82
Check 06/30/2025 Lori Shatek Payroll -188.23
Check 06/30/2025 Thomas Straube Payroll -92.35
Check 06/30/2025 John Taylor Payroll -92.35
Check 06/30/2025 Linda Thompson Payroll -216.87
Check 06/30/2025 Abigail Wagner Payroll -422.89
Check 06/30/2025 Paul Wermers Payroll -184.52

 

 

FundIncomeDistributionFundIncomeDistributionGeneral$10,957.27$11848.64Debt Service$120.30$0Clocks$3768.62$5834.09Capitol$0$0Library Trust$213.55$2621.25Water$116,433.13$6416.46Campground$2441.67$402.29Water Sinking Fund$0$40376.58Road Use$23624.73$11304.75Water Deposit$0$0LOST$4174.28$20712.00Sewer$4244.22$4970.02

city-council

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold the regular meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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. Approval of minutes of the previous meetings
  2. Approval of Claims

 

Licenses, Permits, Applications

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

 

Business

 

  1. Signed Contract Agreement With Bacon Concrete.
  2. Water Project Update
  3. Reviewing Ordinance, No 6-5-12 Amending the Code of Ordinance Pertaining to Sewer Rates
  4. Revisit Spillville Water Tower Demolition Project – Eligible for Categorical Exclusion
  5. Annexation Update
  6. Discuss Grant for Bathrooms at Park
  7. Employee Review

 

 

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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Spillville City Council Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Spillville City Hall

Call to Order

  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Mayor: Wermers
  • Council Members Present: Kelsay, Taylor, Schmitt, and Backes
  • Council Members Absent: Straube

Approval of the Consent Agenda

  • Motion by Backes, second by Taylor, to approve the Consent agenda.
  • Vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.
  • Motion carried.
  • Licenses/ Permits/ Applications
  • Received a building permit application for Dee Jay Oblander.
  • Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor to approve the building permit application for Dee Jay Oblander
  • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.
  • Motion carried.
  • Discussion
  • Water Project.
  • Spillville water Tower Demolition Project is Eligible for Categorical Exclusion. This will be discussed again at the July meeting.
  • Motions and Resolutions

 

  1. Approval of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Additional Subsidy (Principal Forgiveness) Award Terms and Conditions.
  • Motion by Taylor, second by Kelsay
  • Voice Vote. Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.
  • Motion Carried.

 

 

 

 

  1. Authorize the Clerk to Post the Proposed Sewer Rate Ordinance Amendment
  • Motion by Schmitt, second by Taylor
  • Voice Vote. Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.
  • Motion Carried.
  • Adjournment
  • Motion by Taylor, second by Kelsay to adjourn the meeting.
  • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nayes – None.
  • Motion carried.
  • Time of Adjournment: 6:50 PM

 

Attest:
Reed Backes, Council

 

Fund Income Distribution Fund Income Distribution
General $13152.37 $20,375.46 LOST $6300.81 $0
Clocks $10821.58 $6270.95 Debt Service $1051.21 $10525.53
Library Trust $152.81 $2473.10 Capitol $0 $0
Campground $2962.60 $367.93 Water $385,094.23 $430,321.37
Road Use $3278.16 $4564.93 Sewer $4092.28 $1968.54
Claims  for June 2025 Meeting
Type Date   Name Memo Amount
Check 05/31/2025 Andera, Lynette C Payroll -2,240.47
Check 05/31/2025 Bodender, Lalanya S Payroll -526.40
Check 05/31/2025 Craft, Susanna-Virginia Payroll -1,219.97
Check 05/31/2025 Elsbernd, Sandra A Payroll -469.57
Check 05/31/2025 Kruckman, Luke E Payroll -32.32
Check 05/31/2025 KUHN, RUTH Payroll -757.27
Check 05/31/2025 KULISH, JOANE Payroll -1,895.88
Check 05/31/2025 PHILLIPS, LARRY J Payroll -4,421.71
Check 05/31/2025 Shatek, Lori Payroll -266.66
Check 05/31/2025 Thompson, Linda M. Payroll -295.95
Check 05/31/2025 Violet, Schmelzer G Payroll -115.44
Check 06/01/2025 Iowa Finance Authority 2025 Loan Payment On Water Project -40,376.58
Check 06/01/2025 GESING, KATHY Payroll -767.18
Check 06/01/2025 Bodender, Lalanya S Payroll -41.56
Check 06/03/2025 CENTURYLINK City Telephones with Credit -7.07
Check 06/03/2025 STRAUBE, THOMAS Weed Control – Sewer Lagoon -150.00
Check 06/03/2025 DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Water Project legal service -490.00
Check 06/03/2025 GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00
Check 06/03/2025 D & K PRODUCTS Flowers -184.00
Check 06/03/2025 Decorah Leader Publications -224.11
Check 06/03/2025 CENTURYLINK City Telephones -149.29
Check 06/03/2025 BADGER METER Water Maintenance -63.00
Check 06/03/2025 QUANDAHL, TRACY Lighting Bandstand -100.00
Check 06/03/2025 VISA City Supplies -368.94
Check 06/03/2025 AMAZON MARKETPLACE Clocks Supplies -128.03
Check 06/03/2025 UPPER IOWA INSURANCE SERVICES CORP. City Insurance -340.00
Check 06/03/2025 Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg Park Maintenance -239.25
Check 06/03/2025 SHIMEK SANITATION Shimek Sanitation Contract -3,082.95
Check 06/03/2025 Jen Conger Clocks Souvenirs -25.00
Check 06/03/2025 Beaver Creek Graphix Souvenirs -577.80
Check 06/03/2025 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Shop Supplies -151.11
Check 06/03/2025 Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water & Sewer Testing -262.50
Check 06/03/2025 MEDIACOM Clocks Internet Access -106.04
Check 06/03/2025 MPLC Video MPLC License -179.56
Check 06/03/2025 KUHN, RUTH Mileage -58.00
Check 06/03/2025 IPERS IPERS -2,225.17
Check 06/03/2025 United States Treasury Federal Payroll Taxes -2,917.22
Check 06/03/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Water Excise Tax -664.06
Check 06/03/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE General Sales Tax -353.86
-66,543.92

 

city-council

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold the regular meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, June 3 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.   Approval of minutes of the previous meetings
  2.   Approval of Claims
  3.   Approval of Finance Reports

       Licenses/Permits/Applications

  1.   Liquor, Cigarette, Water, Sewer, Building, etc.
  2.   Oblander

      Business

  •   Water Project
    •   A) Public Notice of “The Spillville Water Tower Demolition Project is Eligible for a Categorical Exclusion”
    • B) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Additional Subsidy (Principal Forgiveness) Award Terms and Conditions
  • Sewer Rate Ordinance Amendment

       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

Spillville City Council Special Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Spillville City Hall

Call to Order

  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Mayor: Wermers
  • Council Members Present: Kelsay, Taylor, Straube, Schmitt, and Backes
  • Council Members Absent: None

Approval of Agenda

  • Motion by Straube, second by Taylor, to approve the agenda for the meeting.
  • Vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
  • Motion carried.

Public Hearing

  • Motion by Kelsay, second by Backes to open the Public Hearing at 6:05 PM.
  • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
  • Motion carried.

Topic: Public Hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Water System Improvements 2024 Project (Contract B Rebid).

  • Marc Ruden reviewed the bids received for the water project with the Council.
  • Public Comments: No oral or written comments were received.
  • Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt to close the Public Hearing at 6:10 PM.
  • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
  • Motion carried.

Resolutions and Motions

  1. Resolution 25-5-7 – Approve and confirm plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Water System Improvements 2024 Project (Contract B Rebid).
    • Motion: Motion by Kelsay, second by Schmitt.
    • Roll call vote: Schmitt, Straube, Kelsay, Taylor, and Backes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
    • Motion carried.
  2. Water Project Rebid – Consideration of bids for the Water System Improvements 2024 Project (Contract B Rebid).
  3. Resolution 25-5-8 – Award contract for the Water System Improvements 2024 Project (Contract B Rebid) to Bacon Concrete & Excavating.
    • Motion: Motion by Schmitt, second by Straube.
    • Roll call vote: Schmitt, Straube, Kelsay, Taylor, and Backes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
    • Motion carried.
  4. Resolution 25-5-9 – Approve Payment Application 2 to JB Holland Construction.
    • Motion: Motion by Taylor, second by Kelsay.
    • Roll call vote: Schmitt, Straube, Kelsay, Taylor, and Backes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
    • Motion carried.
  5. Approval of Purchase – Water project supplies quote and credit for returned product from Schimberg Co.
    • Motion: Motion by Straube, second by Backes.
    • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
    • Motion carried.
  6. Resolution 25-5-10 – Employee’s Salary for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
    • Motion: Motion by Kelsay, second by Straube.
    • Roll call vote: Schmitt, Straube, Kelsay, Taylor, and Backes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
    • Motion carried.

Second Public Hearing

  • Motion by Taylor, second by Backes to open the Public Hearing at 6:25 PM.
  • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
  • Motion carried.

Topic: 2025 Budget Amendment

  • Public Comments: No oral or written comments were received.
  • Motion by Straube, second by Kelsay to close the Public Hearing at 6:30 PM.
  • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
  • Motion carried.

Resolution: Resolution 25-5-11 – Approve 2025 Budget Amendment.

  • Motion: Motion by Backes, second by Taylor.
  • Roll call vote: Schmitt, Straube, Kelsay, Taylor, and Backes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
  • Motion carried.

Discussion

  • Rental Rates at Spillville Campground:
    The Council will review and decide on pricing for 2026 in the fall.

Adjournment

  • Motion by Taylor, second by Backes to adjourn the meeting.
  • Voice vote: Ayes – Unanimous, Nays – None.
  • Motion carried.
  • Time of Adjournment: 7:15 PM

Attest:
Lynette Andera, City Clerk

 

 

Claims for City of Spillville 05/20/2025
Check Date Name Memo Amount
Sales Tax Payment 05/12/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Sewer – $36.49 -38.49
Sales Tax Payment 05/12/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Wet Sales Tax $678.16 -678.16
Sales Tax Payment 05/12/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Clocks – $30.36 -30.36
Sales Tax Payment 05/12/2025 IOWA DEPT OF REV & FINANCE Garbage – $31.27 -31.27
Check 05/13/2025 Flashing Thunder Fireworks -2,500.00
Check 05/12/2025 Transferring from Water Operating Fund to Sinking Fund 0.00
Check 05/20/2025 JB HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2024 CONTRACT A – Payment #2 -400,886.93
Check 05/20/2025 MISSISSIPPI WELDERS SUPPLY CO., INC Fire Inspection – Bily Clocks -25.15
Check 05/20/2025 MISSISSIPPI WELDERS SUPPLY CO., INC Fire Inspection – City Garage -74.60
Check 05/20/2025 IROC WEB DESIGN SERVICES Domain Name – Inv 9535 -16.00
Check 05/20/2025 JERALD ANDERA Flowers Inv 506054 -2,162.00
Check 05/20/2025 U. S. Postal Service Postage -577.00
Check 05/20/2025 Decorah Leader Publications -690.43
-407,710.39

city-council

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold a special meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Spillville City Hall.

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

Consent Agenda

1.   Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
2.   Approval of Claims

Business

1.   Public hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the proposed Water System Improvements 2024 Project (Contract B Rebid)
2.   25-5-7 Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Water System Improvements 2024 Project (Contract B Rebid)
3.   Consideration of bids for the Water System Improvements 2024 Project (Contract B Rebid)
4.   25-5-8 Resolution awarding contract for the Water System Improvements 2024 Project (Contract B Rebid)
5.   25-5-9 Resolution Approving Payment Application 2 to JB Holland Construction – $400,886.93
6.   Water Project Supplies – Schimberg Co – Quote
7.   25-5-10 Resolution Employee’s Salary
8.   Park Rentals
9.   Public hearing on 2025 Budget Amendment
10. 25-5-11 Resolution 2025 Budget Amendment

Adjournment