REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF POSTVILLE, IOWA
January 12, 2026
1. A regular meeting of the City Council of Postville, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at 147 N. Lawler St. On January 12, 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 Engstrom 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.
Public Comment: Kiane Smith, Clayton County visiting nurse I- Smiles Coordinator spoke regarding the vote to discontinue fluoride.
4. Jack Knight, Allamakee Energy District spoke regarding the Allamakee Co Solar district and advised that the energy district can assist with energy conservation and energy grants they are a resource to private and public.
5. The Council heard budget requests from the following boards and organizations- Allamakee Economic Development- Val Reinke; Postville Ambulance- Ben Heitland; Postville Public Library- Crystal Duffy; Youth Sports-Northeast Iowa Wellness Center- Isaac Jacobsen, Postville Child Care- Tony Gericke. The Council took the requests under advisement and will hold a budget work session at a later date.
6. Postville Pool, Park & Rec Board members Paula Enyart and Mary Huinker addressed the Council regarding an upcoming fundraiser event to be held at the Tri City Golf Course with food, bingo and silent auction items all funds go toward the Lull’s playground equipment.
7. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the purchase of a decant pump from Blazek Corp in the amount of $2,303. Seconded by Engstrom. Carried 5:0.
8. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the three faults repairs on East and West Greene sanitary sewer collection system with CIT in the amount of $22,650. Seconded by Engelhardt. Carried 5:0.
9. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to approve the sale of the K-9 Rousey to the City of Monona in the amount of $17,863.08. Seconded by Engstrom. Carried 5:0.
10. Council Member Engstrom made a motion to approve Resolution #1473-25 a resolution approving the Postville Iowa Housing Code Plans of Inspection. Seconded by Moore. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.
11. Discussion was held on law enforcement call out time and contracting services with the sheriff office. The city council directed the police chief to look into the matter regarding availably and cost.
12. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the consent agenda
a. Approval of the minutes of the meetings of December 8, 2025.
b. Departmental reports for the month of December 2025
(1) Treasurer and Clerk (4) Public Works
(2) Police (5) Library
(3) Swimming Pool (6) Zoning Administrator
c. Claims and Transfers for January 12, 2026.
d. Liquor License Renewal Kwik Trip.
e. Re-appointment Mary Engstrom to the (UERPC) RHA Board.
f. Application for Tax Abatement- 139 N Lawler.
g. Reappointment Cici Mueller to the Library and Tree Boards.
Seconded by Moody. Carried 5:0.
13. Council Member Moore 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 December 2025
GENERAL 43,205.50
LIBRARY 829.61
SWIMMING POOL 14,903.55
RUT 27,775.16
DEBT 4,430.08
LOST 31,699.75
CAP IMP 1,380.87
WATER 61,884.67
SEWER 86,643.92
STORM WATER 3,079.15
TREE/LANDSCAPE 2,003.13
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 125,899.51
ROAD USE FUND 13,757.14
T & A FUND 245.00
LOST FUND 1,441.58
CAP PROJECT 1,990.00
WATER FUND 9,623.83
SEWER FUND 45,718.74
TRANSFERS – USDA IND WW Sewer to Sewer Sinking- $27,844
Dated at Postville, Iowa, this 12th day of January 2026.
Attest: ______________________ __________________________
Clerk Mayor
CLAIMS OF JANUARY 12, 2026
FIDELITY BANK-941 FICA/FED $9,346.94
USDA USDA LOAN $27,844.00
IDR SALES/EXCISE TAX $2,417.42
ENGELHARDT, REBECCA 2025 Mtgs $784.97
ENGELHARDT, ROGER 2025 Mtgs $55.41
ENGSTROM, MARY 2025 Mtgs $830.34
FREY, ANNETTE 2025 Mtgs $55.41
HELGERSON, RICHARD 2025 Mtgs $36.94
JACOBSON, ISAAC 2025 Mtgs $55.41
KLEIN-MAHR, DEVORA 2025 Mtgs $784.97
KOENIG, DENNIS 2025 Mtgs $3,347.69
MOODY, LAURIE 2025 Mtgs $876.46
MOORE, LARRY 2025 Mtgs $784.97
MOORE, MARY JO 2025 Mtgs $18.47
SCHIERHOLZ, DAVID 2025 Mtgs $73.88
SCHROEDER, ROBERT 2025 Mtgs $18.47
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPY MACHINE $283.82
ALLAMAKEE CLAY REC ELECTRIC $943.65
SPORTSMAN CLUB 2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES $60.00
ALLAMAKEE AUDITOR ELECTION FEES $1,231.97
ASHLEY’S CLEANING CLEANING $295.00
B & K HEAT & PLUMBING FURNACE WWTF $80.00
BACON CONCRETE WATER LEAK/MANHOLE WORK $1,935.95
BLAKE EVERMAN 2026 CELLPHONE STIPEND $420.00
BODENSTINER IMP. PARTS $309.61
BODLEY EQUIPMENT REPAIR SPREADER/WATER MAIN $237.05
CHRIS HACKMAN 2026 CELL PHONE STIPEND $420.00
CIT SEWER SOLUTIONS TEVEVISING $13,902.78
CITY LAUNDERING CO. FIRST AID SUPPLIES $556.57
CLARK TIRE PROS TIRES F450 $1,354.13
COLUMN SOFTWARE PUBLISHING $313.92
DARCY RADLOFF CELLPHONE STIPEND $420.00
DAVE IMOEHL 2026 CELLPHONE STIPEND $420.00
DAVY LABORATORIES TESTING $1,130.00
DEARBORN NATIONAL INSURANCE $324.25
DENNIS KOENIG MILAGE REIMBURSEMENT $29.40
ELECTRIC MOTOR SHOP PUMP WWTF $83.00
ELECTRIC PUMP FLYGT $911.03
ELSBERND PEST PEST CONTROL $81.00
FARMERS UNION FUEL $1,180.31
FISK’S FARM & HOME SUPPLIES $290.65
HALL ROBERTS SON INC ROAD CREW $511.20
HAWKINS INC. CHEMICALS $1,946.74
IAMU JAN -MAR 2026 SAFETY TRAINING $1,017.00
IDOT ROCK SALT $7,619.36
IOWA CODIFICATION ANNUAL WEB HOSTING $450.00
Iowa D.A.R.E. Association 2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES $100.00
IOWA PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE LICENSE READER $759.00
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES $18.90
JOHN’S HARDWARE SUPPLIES $77.17
KIECK’S BULLET PROOF VEST $5,332.00
KLUESNER SANITATION GARBAGE COLLECTION $15,291.12
KWIK TRIP INC. FUEL $1,102.10
LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. LEGAL SERVICES $3,636.62
MATT ELLIS REIMBURSEMENT TRAINING $375.47
MICHAEL TODD & CO HI-VIS COAT WATER DEPT $127.48
MICROBAC TESTING $62.83
MID-STATES ORGANIZED CRIME 2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES $100.00
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC WATER SUPPLIES $1,972.37
NE IOWA TELEPHONE CO PHONE/INTERNET $634.76
NE IOWA WELLNESS DONATION FY25/26 $5,000.00
OLSGARD AUTO WESTERN SPREADER MOTOR $358.69
JAMES CUNNINGHAM VAC/SICK PAY $6,861.39
PAYROLL ON 12/12/25 $23,761.00
PAYROLL ON 12/26/25 $19,689.62
PAYROLL ON 1/9/26 $22,354.23
POLICE LEGAL SCIENCES LEGAL UPDATES $486.00
STOREY KENWORTHY COPY PAPER LIBRARY $51.74
T-MOBILE COUNCIL TABLETS $150.99
U.S. CELLULAR CELL PHONE $659.17
U.S. POST OFFICE STAMPS $156.00
VISA POSTAGE SUPPLIES $180.60
WHKS ENGINEERING $1,990.00
ZACH STEFFANS 2026 CELL PHONE STIPEND $420.00
ZIEGLER CUTTING EDGE $448.99
TOTAL $198,675.80
There being no further business on the agenda to come before the Council, Council Member Engelhardt made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Moody. Carried unanimously. Adjournment 8:32 p.m.
____________________________________ ________________________________: ATTEST
MAYOR CITY CLERK
POSTVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLAIM OF DECEMBER 2025
Column Software Publishing 9.72
NEIT Internet 52.4
Freedombank Checks 64.15
Black Hills Gas 86.18
Total 212.45
POSTVILLE LIBRARY CLAIMS OF DECEMBER 2025
Payroll On 12/1/25 3930.39
IRS FICA/FED 742.22
Column Software Legal 16.53
Elsbernd Pest pest control 40
Mid America Publishing subscription 67
Alliant Energy Electric 362.13
Black Hills Energy Gas 84.01
Golden Peak Media Magazine 39.95
Column Software Legal 16.53
Elan Misc. office supplies books 244.83
NEITEL Phone/Internet 111.48
Loren Eberling leaf bagging 25
Iowa Outdoors Magazine 15
Tri-State Business Copy Machine 88.7
Total 5783.77