REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF POSTVILLE, IOWA
August 11, 2025
1. A regular meeting of the City Council of Postville, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at 147 N. Lawler St. On August 11, 2025, 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 and Mary Engstrom, Laurie Moody and Rebecca Engelhardt. Absent: None.

3. Mayor Koenig removed Ben Garrett from the agenda. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the agenda as amended by the Mayor. Seconded by Engelhardt. Carried 5:0.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

4. Michael Coyle, Chief Executive Officer with Veteran Memorial Hospital was present to update the Council on the renovation & expansion of the Postville Medical Clinic and the fundraising efforts to raise $200,000 for the project. The project consists of renovating the UERPC building adding additional space five updated exam rooms, improved patient comfort and privacy, three new providers including psychiatric mental health nurse, access to quality healthcare close to home.

5. Lindsay Erdman, Erdman Engineering was present to go over the plans and specification and bid letting and award on the Cherry Valley Drive Sidewalk Improvement Project. Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing, no citizen present made comment and no written comments were received the hearing was closed. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt resolution #1471-25 a resolution adopting plan, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost. Seconded by Engstrom. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to adopt Resolution #1472-25 a resolution to award contract to the low bid of Bacon Concrete. Seconded by Moody. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

6. Brennan Bednarski 169 W Tilden requested to purchase the parking and boulevard area along Reynolds Street so he can add additional apartments into the garage area of the building. Council Member Moore made a motion to deny the request due to the utilities and setting a precedence. Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

7. Council Member Engstrom made a motion to approve the Radio Station Tower Lease Agreement with American Christian Radio for $400 per month with 10% increase for four- year term. Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

8. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt Ordinance #706-25, An Ordinance relating to water rates. Seconded by Engelhardt. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Council Member Engstrom made a motion to waive the second and third and final adopt. Seconded by Engelhardt. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: Moody. Carried 4:1.

9. Two bids were received for work on JF Smith/Coop Drive. Bacon Concrete -$62,464.50 and Eastern Iowa Excavating- $54,492.75. Council Member Moody made a motion to approve the low bid of Eastern Iowa Excavating in the amount of $54,492.75. Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

10. Father Coolidge addressed the Council regarding concerns on rental housing inspections. Coolidge stated the immigrants in vulnerable situations fear landlords that are taking advantage. The City currently has a housing code inspection code which is enforced- however the city only inspects upon new construction, change in ownership or upon complaint. Council Member Mahr made some suggestions in regards to an ordinance amendment of Chapter 155 which require fines for those who do not register rental properties with the city and requiring a certificate of inspection within 90 days or face penalties. The clerk was directed to discuss such amendments with the City Attorney and bring back to Council for review/discussion.

11. Council Member Mahr made a motion to adopt Resolution #1469-25 A Resolution for local match for the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program. Seconded by Moore. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

12. Council Member Engstrom made a motion to approve the lease renewal with Lamar Advertising for a twenty-year (20) lease in the amount of $1,000 per year. Seconded by Engelhardt. Carried 5:0.

13. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to adopt Resolution #1469-25, A Resolution Approving Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) 2025 Street Finance Report and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Sign Name. Seconded by Mahr. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

14. Bob Schroeder addressed his concerns with the Council regarding the 2004 agreement with Agriprocessors Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility. Schroeder stated the company has violated federal laws on discharge which should violate the agreement. Schroeder also stated the taxpayers are paying for the facility. Mayor Koenig explained that the agreement was entered into by past council and the City would honor its agreements. Agri Star makes monthly payments on the facility with the City paying with USDA Loan note. The Note will be paid in full February 2027. The agreement states that Agri Star is to operate and maintain the plant they operate on their own NPDES permit and the city does do yearly checks that the building is maintained. Once the loan note is paid off the city will file hearings to be released from their obligation on this facility.

15. Discussion was held on establishing the zoning district on the newly annexed portion of Postville. Council Member Moody made a motion to request a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to give a recommendation considering establishing a C-2 Highway Commercial District. Seconded by Engelhardt. Carried 5:0.

16. Council Member Moody made a motion to adopt Ordinance #705-25, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 103 (Private Disposal Systems) of The City Code of Ordinances. Seconded by Engstrom. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0. Council Member Mahr made a motion to waive the second and third reading and final adopt Ordinance #705-25. Seconded by Engelhardt. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: Moody. Carried 4:1.

17. Council Member Englehardt made a motion to approve the consent agenda

a. Approval of the minutes of the meetings of July 14, 2025
b. Departmental reports for the month of July 2025
(1) Treasurer and Clerk (4) Public Works
(2) Police (5) Library
(3) Swimming Pool (6) Zoning Administrator
c. Claims and Transfers for August 11, 2025.
d. Pay Request #2 Eastern Iowa Excavating in the amount of $205,419.69 Postville Ziegler Utility Improvement Project.
e. 108 Cheryl Curb Cut request.
f. CIT Sewer Solution Maintenance Contract.
g. Norplex Parking Request Event 8/23/25

Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

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

CASH RECEIPTS for month July 2025

GENERAL 43,581.01
LIBRARY 1,041.42
SWIMMING POOL 10,769.40
RUT 27,343.88
LOST 37,841.23
CAPITAL IMP 430.34
DEBT 1,421.50
WATER LINE PROJECT 522,960.00
SIDEWALK PROJECT 350,000.00
WATER 59,098.79
SEWER 84,095.75
STORM WATER 2,972.26
TREE/LANDSCAPE 1,966.51

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 200,645.57
ROAD USE FUND 8,361.37
TRUST & AGENCY FUND 10,044.13
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND 9,280.91
WATER LINE PROJECT 230,377.69
SIDEWALK PROJECT 11,060.61
WATER FUND 23,338.51
SEWER FUND 42,322.40

STORM WATER 765.00

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

Dated at Postville, Iowa, this 11th day of August 2025.

Attest: ______________________ __________________________
Clerk Mayor

CLAIMS OF AUGUST 11, 2025

MIDWEST BENEFITS HEALTH REIMBURSEMENTS $1,632.73
TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA SALES EXCISE TAXES $2,786.44
USDA IND LOAN PMT $27,844.00
TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA EXCISE SALES TAXES $2,563.15
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS HEALTH INSURANCE $10,652.35
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $15,116.15
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS SERVICE $198.46
IDNR STORM WATER PERMIT $175.00
Kendra McManigle UTILITY REFUND $7.54
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE UTILITY POSTCARDS $269.64
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITY $10,887.35
DEARBORN NATIONAL INSURANCE $402.25
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $518.38
Petty Cash petty cash park fundraiser $200.00
AVESIS 3RD PARTY ADMIN. INC. VISION INSURANCE $150.45
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING COPY MACHINE AGREEMENT $283.82
AHLERS & COONEY, P.C. LEGAL FEES GO BOND $14,400.00
ALCOPRO INC. DRY GAS $280.39
ALLAMAKEE CO TREASURER PROPERTY TAX QUARRY HILL $84.00
ALLAMAKEE-CLAYTON ELECTRIC ELECTRIC $1,022.46
BENDA LAWN CARE LAWN MOWING $2,875.00
Bodensteiner Implement Co. BELT $161.29
BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC. ROCK $416.30
CHRIS HACKMAN UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT $245.46
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC PUBLISHING $383.56
DASH MEDICAL GLOVES GLOVES $126.00
DAVE PALAS HOUSING INSPECTIONS $635.00
DAVY LABORATORIES TESTING $1,134.00
EASTERN IA EXCAVATING & ZIEGLER UTILITY PROJECT #2 $207,726.19
ELSBERND PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL $81.00
ENGINEERED EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS WWTF SUPPLIES $1,604.40
ERDMAN ENGINEERING, P.C. ENGINEERING SIDEWALK PROJECT $5,003.00
FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE FUEL $951.37
GALLS LLC POLICE SUPPLIES $496.38
HEARTLAND RADAR LLC RADAR $0.00
IDNR NPDES PERMIT 2025 $210.00
IOWA CODIFICATION INC. JUNE 2025 SUPPLEMENT $150.00
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY TRAINING $30.00
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES $50.50
JOHN’S HARDWARE CENTER SUPPLIES $350.15
KLUESNER SANITATION LLC GARBAGE COLLECTION $15,241.88
KWIK TRIP INC. FUEL $1,435.85
LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. LEGAL FEES $975.00
MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC TESTING $201.50
MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORP PARK FUNDRAISER $71.50
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC WATER SUPPLIES $418.88
NAPA AUTO PARTS SUPPLIES $254.02
NESS PUMPING SERVICE & RENTALS STORM DRAIN CLEANING $765.00
NORTHEAST IOWA TELEPHONE CO PHONE/INTERNET $518.84
REGGIE’S AUTO BODY BULB DURANGO $20.50
SPEE-DEE SHIPPING $208.95
STOREY KENWORTHY OFFICE SUPPLIES $102.00
SWIMMING POOL BOARD DONATION FY 25/26 $20,000.00
T&W GRINDING GRIND BRUSH PILE $3,900.00
T-MOBILE COUNCIL TABLETS $150.99
TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA 2025 FREIGHTLINER $129,531.50
UPPER EXPLORERLAND RPC CLERK ASSOCIATION DUES $25.00
US CELLULAR CELL PHONE POLICE $634.75
VISA GOOGLE ACCT $1,107.22
WHKS ENGINEERING ZIEGLER PROJECT $16,318.00
ZIEGLER INC REPAIR STERLING $5,477.92
ASHLEY’S COMPLETE CLEANING LLC CLEANING SERVICES $295.00
FISK’S FARM & HOME SUPPLY SUPPLIES $17.99
HEARTLAND RADAR LLC RADAR $160.00
PAYROLL JULY 2025 $47,998.13
IRS FICA/FED $14,987.53
IPERS BENEFIT JULY 25 $9,797.70
$582,719.81

There being no further business on the agenda to come before the Council, Council Member Moody made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Engstrom. Carried unanimously. Adjournment 9:09 p.m.

____________________________________ ________________________________: ATTEST

MAYOR CITY CLERK

POSTVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLAIMS OF JULY 2025

ICAP Insurance 4019.69
John’s Hardware Supplies 10.58
Sugar Bowl Concessions 372.35
B&K Heating Plumbing Supplies 34.34
Casey Johnson Concessions 78.86
Country View Dairy Concessions 90
Delia Acevedo 6/23-7/6/2025 247.62
Ahmed Ali 6/23-7/6/2025 179.39
Kaedyn Heitland 6/23-7/6/2025 241.72
Casey Johnson 6/23-7/6/2025 668.96
Emmanuel Hernandez 6/23-7/6/2025 466.43
Jasmin Roman 6/23-7/6/2025 363.59
Sophia Salinas 6/23-7/6/2025 264.56
Kylee Whalen 6/23-7/6/2025 450.79
Isabelle White 6/23-7/6/2025 211.43
Gage Wilker 6/23-7/6/2025 310.79
Rebecca Zieman 6/23-7/6/2025 145.22
IRS Withholdings 784.46
VISA Supplies 104.94
Acco CHEMICALS 1987.55
Postville Booster Club Concessions 255.9
Dollar General Concessions 150.75
Microbac Laboratories Testing 21.5
Martin Brothers Popcorn element 91
Black Hills Energy Utility 125.57
Martin Brothers Popcorn repair 38.61
Delia Acevedo 7/7-7/20/2025 468.22
Ahmed Ali 7/7-7/20/2025 121.73
Kaedyn Heitland 7/7-7/20/2025 284.03
Casey Johnson 7/7-7/20/2025 835.88
Isabella Koening 7/7-7/20/2025 166.58
Emmanuel Hernandez 7/7-7/20/2025 435.66
Sophia Salinas 7/7-7/20/2025 390.81
Kylee Whalen 7/7-7/20/2025 422.16
Isabelle White 7/7-7/20/2025 117.46
Gage Wilker 7/7-7/20/2025 263.2
Rebecca Zieman 7/7-7/20/2025 89.7
Jasmin Roman 7/7-7/20/2025 339.56
IRS Withholdings 703.51
Treasurer State of Iowa Withholdings 12.31
Alliant Energy Utility 2283.17
Paula Enyart Concessions 611.56
TOTAL 19262.14

Postville Public Library Claims of July 2025
ICAP Insurance $3,429.96
Carrie Sholly Paychecks $1,559.70
City of Postville Withholdings $710.46
Crystal Duffy Paychecks $1,236.98
Stephani Ortiz Paychecks $1,291.11
Tri-state Business copy machine $101.88
NEIT Phone/internet $110.65
Elan Supplies/books 948.75
Benda Lawn Care Lawn $100.00
TOTAL $9,489.49
$2,864.93