REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF POSTVILLE, IOWA
February 9, 2026

1. A regular meeting of the City Council of Postville, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at 147 N. Lawler St. On February 9, 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 Moody made a motion to approve the agenda as posted by the Clerk. Seconded by Engstrom. Carried 5:0.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

4. Chris Troendle, Upper Exploerland Regional Planning Commission spoke regarding the Housing Trust Fund and the number of projects that have been funded. Troendle stated there was funding through the Federal Home Loan which assisted with twenty- nine homes in the region. Housing Trust funds can assist with weatherization, handicap accessibility, roofs and home repairs to low-income qualifiers.

5. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to adopt Resolution #1483-26, A Resolution Requesting Funds for Educational Program from Winneshiek County Solid Waste Agency. Seconded by Moore. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

6. The Council reviewed the Hardin Development Urban Renewal Plan. The TIF plan is a tool the city will utilize to assist in the development of housing in the Hardin Development area. The Clerk will notify the Attorney that Council is ready to proceed with the proposed plan.

7. The council discussed the budget FY 26/27. Council Moore directed Clerk to allocate $2,500 to the Housing Trust Fund. Council Member Moody made a motion to adopt Resolution #1482-26 A Resolution Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Written and Oral Comments on the City’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Seconded by Mahr. The roll was called Ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

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

a. Approval of the minutes of the meetings of January 12, 2026 and Special Meeting January 21, 2026.
b. Departmental reports for the month of January 2026
(1) Treasurer and Clerk (4) Public Works
(2) Police (5) Library
(3) Swimming Pool (6) Zoning Administrator
c. Claims and Transfers for February 9, 2026.
d. Miller Trust Report.
e. Renewal Application Dollar General Class B Alcohol License.

Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

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

CASH RECEIPTS for month January 2026

GENERAL 60,710.07
LIBRARY 1,453.70
SWIMMING POOL 2.69
RUT 28,821.01
T & A 885.17
DEBT 531.73
LOST 38,921.87
CAP IMP 165.71
WATER 47,277.65
SEWER 80,096.09
STORM WATER 2,974.34
TREE/LANDSCAPE 1,957.34

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 30,442.24
ROAD USE FUND 16,753.17
DEBT FUND 600.00
T & A FUND 16,734.42
LOST FUND 6,551.34
WATER FUND 24,294.39
SEWER FUND 68,681.15

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

Dated at Postville, Iowa, this 9th day of February 2026.

Attest: ______________________ __________________________
Clerk Mayor

CLAIMS OF FEBRUARY 9, 2026

FIDELITY BANK-941 WITHHOLDINGS $3,442.55
FIDELITY BANK-941 WITHHOLDINGS $5,859.85
IPERS IPERS $9,805.84
TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA WITHHOLDINGS $1,845.53
MIDWEST BENFITS INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT $494.10
FIDELITY BANK-941 WITHHOLDINGS $829.65
Iowa Department of Revenue SALES TAX $830.69
Iowa Department of Revenue EXCISE TAXES $1,511.16
FIDELITY BANK-941 Vendor Liability $6,139.89
UMB BANK GO 2023A ADMIN FEE $600.00
MID-AMERICA ASSOCIATES HEALTH INSURANCE $687.80
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS INSURANCE $77.98
IA ASSN OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES OCT-DEC 2025 SAFETY TRAINING $968.00
MID-AMERICA ASSOCIATES INSURANCE $9,150.46
U.S. CELLULAR CELL PHONE $85.08
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS INSURANCE $575.97
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $18,694.18
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY $3,008.11
DEARBORN NATIONAL INSURANCE $324.25
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE UTILITY BILLING $266.70
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITY $25.71
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $707.12
AVESIS 3RD PARTY ADMIN. INC. VISION INSURANCE $130.11
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING COPY MACHINE $283.82
ALLAMAKEE CLAYTON REC ELECTRIC $973.50
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $378.69
ASHLEY’S COMPLETE CLEANING CLEANING CITY HALL $295.00
CHRIS HACKMAN REIMBURSE BOOTS $201.40
CIT SEWER SOLUTIONS POINT REPAIRS $22,650.00
CLAYTON CO AUDITOR ELECTIONS $588.12
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC PUBLISHING $253.18
CRITICAL HIRE MMPI 2 EVALUATION $200.00
DARCY RADLOFF MILEAGE $27.55
DAVY LABORATORIES TESTING $1,364.00
DENNIS KOENIG MILEAGE $60.90
ELECTRIC MOTOR SHOP HOLIDAY LIGHT REMOVAL $541.97
ELSBERND PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL $81.00
FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE FUEL $1,040.14
HAWKINS INC. CHEMICALS $1,005.78
IMFOA MEMBERSHIP 26/27 $100.00
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY MMPI EVALUATION $470.00
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES $45.10
JOHN’S HARDWARE CENTER SUPPLIES $450.54
KLUESNER SANITATION LLC GARBAGE COLLECTION $15,291.12
KWIK TRIP INC. FUEL $1,190.44
LAKE SHORE SUPPLY COMPANY DRUG TESTING KITS $1,799.00
LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. LEGAL SERVICES $1,960.67
MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC TESTING $80.91
MODERN MARKETING KEYCHAINS POLICE $619.92
NAFTO FTO TRAINING $375.00
NORTHEAST IOWA TELEPHONE PHONE/INTERNET $632.06
REGGIE’S AUTO BODY HEADLIGHT DODGE RAM $191.99
SPEE-DEE SHIPPING $357.75
STOREY KENWORTHY OFFICE SUPPLIES $41.40
T-MOBILE COUNCIL TABLETS $150.99
TRI-STATE BUSINESS MACHINES COPY MACHINE $86.00
U.S. CELLULAR CELL PHONE $655.98
VISA GOOGLE $574.97
WAUKON POLICE DEPARTMENT 2025 ALPR $266.64
WAUKON STANDARD NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION $49.00
WIRE PRO ELECTRIC CAMERA CITY HALL $1,103.34
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE BOX RENT $68.00
PAYROLL On 1/23/26 $18,208.26
PAYROLL On 2/2/26 $4,516.50
PAYROLL On 2/6/26 $18,765.35
TOTAL $164,056.71

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 Moore. Carried unanimously. Adjournment 8:01 p.m.

____________________________________ ________________________________: ATTEST

MAYOR CITY CLERK

POSTVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLAIM OF JANUARY 2026

Column Software Publishing 10.24
NEITEL Internet 52.4
Black Hills Energy Utility 86.18
148.82

POSTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY CLAIMS OF JANUARY 2026
Payroll On 1/1/26 4167.47
IRS FICA/FED 782.87
Electric Motor Shop Led Fixture 249.22
Tri-State Business Machine Copy Machine 112.7
Column Publishing 14.96
Alejandro Gonzalez snow 160
McCall’s Quilting magazine 39.95
Black Hills Utility 212.56
People magazine 15
Alliant Energy Electric 363.48
Elsbernd Pest Control 40
Our Wisconsin magazine 24.98
Elan Supplies 692.49
NEITEL Phone 110.51
Alejandro Gonzalez snow 70
Ingram Books 138.2
Storey Kenworthy Copy paper 51.74
TOTAL 7246.13