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The Spillville City Council held a regular meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 6:00 PM. on Tuesday,

May 6, 2025.  Mayor Wermers called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM with the following councilmen present Kelsay, Straube, Schmitt, and Backes, absent: John Taylor, and Joe Honings and Greg Brennon from Iowa Geological Survey and Matt Frana from FPAC-NRCS were present.

Motion by Kelsay, second by Schmitt to approve the consent agenda.  Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none, Abstained: Straube. Motion carried.

Joe Honings and Greg Brennon from Iowa Geological Survey and Matt Frana from FPAC-NRCS were here to discuss findings and recommendations on Well 1.

Matt Frana presented on purchasing nitrate and chlorine testers along with doing an algae test. Larry Phillips and Matt Frana will work together on what we need.   This will be reimbursed through the grant.

Motion by Backes, second by Kelsay to approve the Billy Clocks Rain Garden Project with funding from the RC&D and Winneshiek County Soil & Water Conservation District.  Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none.  Motion carried.

The Council discussed the new security system at the Bily Clocks and grant check from Depot Outlet to put towards the project.

The mayor updated the Council on the Water Project and the Precontractor’s Meeting held today.

The council discussed employee wages and will approve at the next Council Meeting.

Motion by Schmitt, second by Reed to approve payment for fireworks for Spillville 4th of July Celebration with request for past balance sheets and an invitation to meetings in the future.  Roll call vote, Schmitt, Kelsay, and Backes, unanimous, Nayes; none; Abstained; Straube.  Motion carried.

Motion by Straube, and second by Schmitt to approved the Spillville Fireworks Permit with South Winn Area Community Group for July 5, 2025 with rain dates for July 6 and July 7.  Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none.  Motion carried.

Motion by Straube, second by Kelsay to approve Resolution 25-5-6 Approve Adoption of Comprehensive Solid Waste Reduction Program by Winneshiek County Solid Waste Agency.  Roll call vote, Schmitt, Straube, Kelsay, and Backes, unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Council discussed rental rates at campground and will table it until next meeting.

Motion by Backes, second by Schmitt to close the meeting and adjourn. Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none.  Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:50 pm

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

city-council

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold the regular meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, May 6, 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 meetings
  2. Approval of Claims
  3. City Finance Reports
  4. Permits- Liquor, Cigarette, Water, Sewer etc.

Business

  1. Iowa Geological Survey Report (on behalf of IGS)
  2. Spillville DNR grant update and request to purchase nitrate testing equipment.
  3. Driftless Security System at the Clocks
  4. Water Project
  5. Employee Wages
  6. Fireworks Donation
  7. Spillville Fireworks – Fireworks Permit
  8. Resolution 25-5-6 Approve Winneshiek County Landfill Comprehensive Plan
  9. Park Rental

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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The Spillville City Council held the special meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 6:00 PM. on Tuesday,

May 1, 2025.  Mayor Wermers called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with the following councilmen present Kelsay, Taylor, Straube, Schmitt, and Backes.

Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor to approve the agenda for the meeting.  Ayes; unanimous Nayes none. Motion carried.

Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt to approve the liquor license for Civic Improvement Association.

Ayes; unanimous Nayes none. Motion carried.

Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt to adjourn. Roll call vote: Ayes; unanimous Nayes none. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 6:10 pm.

 

Attest: Reed Backes

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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold a special meeting of the Spillville City Council  on Thursday, May 1, 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. Permits – Liquor, Cigarette, Water, Sewer etc.

Business

  1. Approval of Liquor License for Civic Improvement Associating

Adjounment:

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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

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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold a special meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, April 22, 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 meetings
  2. Approval of Claims

 Business

  1. Resolution 25-4-2 Approve Adoption of Budget
  2. Resolution 25-4-3 Authorizing Signatories on Bank Accounts
  3. Resolution 25-4-4 Approve the Employee Handbook
  4. Resolution 25-4-5 To provide for a notice of hearing on proposed 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
  5. Lawn Care Bids
  6. Committee Appointments

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The Spillville City Council held the regular meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 6:17 PM. on Tuesday,

April 1, 2025.  Mayor Wermers called the meeting to order at 6:17 PM with the following councilmen present Kelsay, Taylor, Straube and Schmitt. Absent, Backes.

Motion by Straube. second by Taylor to approve the consent agenda.  Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Discussed the progress of the street and water projects.

The Annexation – no progress.

Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor to approve Resolution 25-4-1 Setting A Public Hearing for the 2026 City of Spillville Budget.  Meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM.  Roll call vote, Schmitt, Straube, Taylor, Kelsay; unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt to approve the purchase of the ClerkBooks Software and Service for our accounting system. Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Motion by Straube, second by Taylor to remove the land line phone and replace with our current office cell phone.  Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried.

Received the Clocks report. City Discussed and put the Clock Project on hold for this year and try for a grant to help with funds for the project.  Reviewed employment for coming year.

Discussion was held on Employee Handbook Policies. It will be a agenda item at the next meeting.

Motion by Taylor, second by Straube to adjourn. Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried. Meeting

 

Fund Income Distribution Fund Income Distribution
General $18731.11 $14092.96 Debt Service $835.48 $0
Clocks $463.15 $2925.92 Capitol $0 $0
Library Trust $178.33 $2993.41 Water $199.54 $39551.66
Campground $1513.93 $0 Water Sinking Fund $11800.00 $0
Road Use $2094.20 $9328.90 Water Deposit $0 $0
LOST $5025.35 $0 Sewer $4244.03 $1270.00

 

  

April Meeting Claims
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount
Check 03/11/2025 GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00
Check 03/11/2025 US CELLULAR  Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone -178.63
Check 03/19/2025 ALLIANT Electricity -3,035.19
Paycheck 03/31/2025 Andera, Lynette C Payroll -423.45
Paycheck 03/31/2025 Craft, Susanna-Virginia Payroll -667.05
Paycheck 03/31/2025 Elsbernd, Sandra A Payroll -469.57
Paycheck 03/31/2025 KELSAY, STEVEN Payroll -36.94
Paycheck 03/31/2025 KUHN, RUTH Payroll -729.69
Paycheck 03/31/2025 KULISH, JOANE Payroll -1,528.20
Paycheck 03/31/2025 PHILLIPS, LARRY J Payroll -4,514.32
Paycheck 03/31/2025 Schmitt, Darrell G Payroll -36.94
Paycheck 03/31/2025 STRAUBE, THOMAS A Payroll -36.94
Paycheck 03/31/2025 TAYLOR, JOHN Payroll -18.47
Paycheck 03/31/2025 WERMERS, PAUL L Payroll -184.52
Check 04/01/2025 CENTURYLINK City Telephones -230.11
Check 04/01/2025 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC Street Cleaning -172.00
Check 04/01/2025 Decorah Leader Publications -266.08
Check 04/01/2025 FENCL OIL & LP CO. Library LP -550.60
Check 04/01/2025 GIGFIRE Internet Service -70.00
Check 04/01/2025 DRIFTLESS SECURITY Library Alarm -70.00
Check 04/01/2025 National General Flood Insurance Flood Insurance -3,450.00
Check 04/01/2025 Microbac Laboratories, Inc Water & Sewer Testing -85.00
Check 04/01/2025 INTUIT Intuit Payroll Services -1,100.00
Check 04/01/2025 QUILL CORPORATION Library Office Supplies -546.97
Check 04/01/2025 AMAZON MARKETPLACE Clerk Equipment -279.99
Check 04/01/2025 BADGER METER Water Maintenance -62.70
Check 04/01/2025 DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Water Project legal service -5,960.00
Check 04/01/2025 VISA City Supplies -11.79
Check 04/01/2025 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Shop Supplies -42.78
Check 04/01/2025 ISU Extension & Outreach Education -90.00
Check 04/01/2025 KUHN, RUTH Books-Serials & Mileage -262.05
Check 04/01/2025 UPPER IOWA INSURANCE SERVICES CORP. City Insurance -399.00
-25,578.98

city-council

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold the regular meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:15 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 meetings
  2. Approval of Claims
  3. City Finance Reports
  4. Permits- Liquor, Cigarette, Water, Sewer etc.

Business

  1. Water Project
  2. Annexation
  3. Budget FY26
  4. Resolution 25-4-1 Setting Public Hearing for 2026 Budget
  5. ClerkBooks Software
  6. City Phones
  7. Employee Handbook

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

The Spillville City Council held the special meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 6:00 PM. on Tuesday,

April 1, 2025.  Mayor Wermers called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with the following councilmen present Kelsay, Taylor, Straube and Schmitt. Absent, Backes.

Mayor Wermers opened the public hearing at 6:01 pm for the City of Spillville 2026 Proposed Property Max Tax Levy.

No oral or written comments were received from the public on the City of Spillville Proposed Property Max Tax Levy.

Motion by Straube, second by Taylor to close the public hearing and adjourn. Voice vote, Ayes; unanimous, Nayes; none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 6:05 pm.  Motion carried.

Attest: Lynette Andera, City Clerk

city-council

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Spillville, Iowa will hold a special meeting of the Spillville City Council Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Spillville City Hall.

  1. Call meeting to order by Mayor
  2. Roll Call

Business

  1. Public Hearing for 2026 Max. Tax Levy

Adjournment