REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF POSTVILLE, IOWA
May 11, 2026

1. A regular meeting of the City Council of Postville, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at 147 N. Lawler St. On May 11, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with Dennis Koenig presiding.

2. On call of the roll, the following Council Members were present: Larry Moore, Devora Klein-Mahr, Laurie Moody, Mary Engstrom and Rebecca Engelhardt. Absent: None.

3. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the agenda as posted by the Clerk. Seconded by Moody. Carried 5:0.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

4. A public hearing was held on budget amendment #2 FY 25/26 Mayor Koenig opened the hearing – no citizen present made comment and no written or oral comments were received. The hearing was closed. Council Member Engstrom made a motion to adopt Resolution #1493-26 A Resolution Adopting the Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Seconded by Engelhardt. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

5. Tim Holzer, marketing for Davy Engineering, introduced himself and gave and overview and background information on Davy Engineering. Tim Stockman the Davy Engineer working on the Reynold intersection project will be present at the June 2026 meeting to answer any questions about the project.

6. Council Member Moore made a motion to deny Jeff Allison request to waive the water main shut off fee at 119 W. Murdock. Seconded by Moody. Carried 5:0.

7. Kermit Miller- No action.

8. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to adopt Resolution #1492-26 A Resolution Establishing the Fee for a Special Event Noise Permit. Seconded by Mahr. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried. 5:0.

9. Council Member Engstrom made a motion to adopt Resolution #1494-26 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing execution of the Extension Agreement be and amount the City of Postville, the County of Clayton, and the Postville Community School District approving the extension of the division of tax revenue in the Hardin Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by Moore. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

10. Council Member Moody made a motion to adopt Resolution #1495-26 A Resolution Establishing the Postville City Council Chamber Liaison Committee. Seconded by Moore. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

11. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to adopt Resolution #1496-25 A Resolution Setting the Annual Salaries and Wages for Swimming Pool Seasonal Employees for the City of Postville. Seconded by Engstrom. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

12. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to approve the consent agenda

a. Approval of the minutes of the meetings of April 13, 2026 with correction.
b. Departmental reports for the month of April 2026
(1) Treasurer and Clerk (4) Public Works
(2) Police (5) Library
(3) Swimming Pool (6) Zoning Administrator
c. Claims and Transfers for May 11, 2026.
d. Liquor License Big Four Fair.
e. Curb Cut Request 106 Cheryl Elmer Lopez & Doris Toj
f. Curb Cut Request 246 E Williams Edwin & Angel Callejas

Seconded by Moody. Carried 5:0.

13. Council Member Engstrom made a motion to approve the resolution for money to pay claims. Seconded by Mahr. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

CASH RECEIPTS for month April 2026

GENERAL 173,569.01
LIBRARY 425.00
SWIMMING POOL 52.54
RUT 28,778.07
T & A 70,125.50
DEBT 42,122.77
LOST 14,639.07
CAP IMP 13,129.88
WATER 48,425.02
SEWER 73,772.96
STORM WATER 2,844.70
TREE/LANDSCAPE 1,845.28

RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Postville, Iowa, that there is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the City Treasury not otherwise appropriated in payment of all bills and miscellaneous claims this day allowed:

GENERAL FUND 44,880.61
ROAD USE FUND 10,899.33
T & A FUND 15,678.68
LOST FUND 7,505.34
WATER FUND 37,038.68
SEWER FUND 88,119.29
STORM WATER 10,810.30

TRANSFERS – USDA IND WW Sewer to Sewer Sinking- $27,844

Dated at Postville, Iowa, this 11th day of May 2026.

Attest: ______________________ __________________________
Clerk Mayor

CLAIMS OF MAY 11, 2026
FIDELITY BANK CHARGE BACK SERVICE FEE $10.00
FIDELITY BANK-941 FICA/FED $6,345.82
USDA LOAN PMT $27,844.00
TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA SALES/EXISE TAXES $2,478.02
TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA WITHHOLDINGS $1,451.63
IPERS IPERS $9,163.11
FIDELITY BANK-941 FICA/FED $6,125.50
MID-AMERICA ASSOCIATES INSURANCE $9,466.74
U.S. CELLULAR PHONE POLICE $658.79
Veterans Memorial Hospital PRE-EMPLOYMENT POLICE $100.00
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS INSURANCE $614.96
ELSBERND PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL $41.00
CLAYTON CO RECORDER’S OFFICE RECORDING HARDIN $92.00
PETTY CASH UTILITY $50.28
AVESIS 3RD PARTY ADMIN. INC. INSURANCE $209.37
U.S. CELLULAR CELL PHONE $85.08
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $19,588.75
BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITY $1,376.24
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE POSTAGE $275.52
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $24.20
DEARBORN NATIONAL INSURANCE $360.28
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING COPY MACHINE $301.24
AHLERS & COONEY, P.C. LEGAL HARDIN TIF $198.00
ALLAMAKEE CLAYTON REC ELECTRIC $1,334.64
ASHLEY’S COMPLETE CLEANING LLC CLEANING SERVICES $295.00
B & K HEATING & PLUMBING INC REPAIR $491.24
BACON CONCRETE EXPLORATORY DIG WATER $23,023.30
BENDA LAWN CARE LAWN MOWING CONTRACT $1,370.00
BLAZEK CORPORATION SLUGE TANK PUMP $1,320.00
BLUE SKY SOLAR CO. O&M INSPECTION SOLAR ARRAY $2,142.00
BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC. ROCK $843.11
DARCY RADLOFF REIMBURSE MILAGE $85.18
DAVY ENGINEERING ENGINEERING $4,944.69
DECORAH ELECTRIC UV SYSTEM $1,275.00
DENNIS KOENIG REIMBURSE MILEAGE $60.90
ELECTRIC MOTOR SHOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT $222.72
ELSBERND PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL $81.00
ENAQUA SWITCH WWTF $1,957.30
FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE FUEL $722.74
GALLS LLC UNIFORM $71.69
HAWKINS INC. CHEMICALS $744.04
HY-VEE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY $2,865.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES UNIFORM $353.00
JOHN’S HARDWARE CENTER SUPPLIES $47.51
KLUESNER SANITATION LLC GARBAGE COLLECTION $15,291.12
KWIK TRIP INC. FUEL $1,983.53
LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. LEGAL SERVICES $2,319.33
MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC TESTING $19.50
Mississippi Welders Supply Co. FIRE EXTINISHER INSPECTIONS $400.83
NAPA AUTO PARTS SUPPLIES $486.70
NORTHEAST IOWA TELEPHONE CO PHONE/INTERNET $645.96
NORTHWAY WELL AND PUMP COMPANY WELL #5 SWITCH $897.50
OUTDOOR RECREATION PRODUCTS SLIDE $624.86
SPEE-DEE SHIPPING $224.23
STANDARD & ASSOCIATES INC TESTING $46.50
SUPERIOR BUILDING CENTER VENT $51.54
SWIMMING POOL BOARD DONATION FY 25/26 $20,000.00
T-MOBILE COUNCIL TABLETS $150.99
VISA SUPPLIES $806.30
WAUKON STANDARD PUBLISHING $501.60
PAYROLL ON 4/17/26 19883.03
PAYROLL ON 5/1/26 19778.12
TOTAL $215,222.23
There being no further business on the agenda to come before the Council, Council Member Engstrom made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mahr. Carried unanimously. Adjournment 8:16 p.m.

____________________________________ ________________________________: ATTEST

MAYOR CITY CLERK

POSTVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLAIM OF APRIL 2026
Column Software Publishing 11.29
NEIT Internet 52.41
Black Hills Energy Gas 86.18
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC 101.86
TOTAL 251.74

POSTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY CLAIMS OF APRIL 2026
Payroll ON 5/1/26 4759.11
IRS FICA/FED 899.99
Dragonfly Books Books 63.67
Demco Office Supplies 263.27
B&K Heating & Plumbing AC Unit 80
Waukon Standard Publishing 17.82
Tri-State Business Machine Copier 125.28
Black Hills Energy Gas 139.04
NEIT Internet/phone 110.22
BENDA LAWN CARE MOWING 50
SEAMLESS GUTTER CO DOWNSPOUTS 125
ELAN Supplies 164.4
Alliant Electric 393.36
Ingram Books 713.39
Total 7904.55