REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF POSTVILLE, IOWA
July 13, 2026

1. A regular meeting of the City Council of Postville, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at 147 N. Lawler St. On July 13, 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 Moore. Carried 5:0.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

4. Two proposals were received for the Hardin Subdivision Project. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt Resolution #1497-26 awarding the bid to WHKS. Seconded by Engelhardt. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

5. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to approve the water tower paint bid of Central Tank Coating in the amount of $105,000 with the white top, black bottom, red lettering and pirate logo design. Seconded by Moore. Carried. Council Member Engstrom made a motion to approve the bid from Bacon Concrete in the amount of $25,250 for the live tap valve replacement. Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

6. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt Ordinance #713-26, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 30 (Police Department) of the City Code of Ordinances. Seconded by Moody. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to waive the second and third reading and final adopt Ordinance #713-26. Seconded by Mahr. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried. 5:0.

7. Council Member Moody made a motion to deny the solicitor license application from Lester Matias due to no bond with the application and a request for one year is not allowed. Seconded by Engelhardt. Carried 5:0.
8. Discussion was held on water rates. Council directed the Clerk to draft an ordinance for the August 10, 2026 meeting increasing the rates by 1%.

9. Discussion was held on an ordinance to amending Chapter 76 and 77 adding language pertaining to electric micromobility devices. Council directed the Clerk to have the City Attorney draft an ordinance for the August 10, 2026 meeting.

10. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to adopt Resolution #1498-26 A Resolution Designating the Official Public Posting Location for Meeting Notices and Establishing Procedures for Compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 21 as Amended by HF 2490. Seconded by Engstrom. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried. 5:0.

11. Discussion was held on making a change to the time of the August 10, 2026 council meeting due to the Circus in Postville. The Council directed no change in the meeting date or time.

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

a. Approval of the minutes of the meetings of June 8, 2026.
b. Departmental reports for the month of June 2026
(1) Treasurer and Clerk (4) Public Works
(2) Police (5) Library
(3) Swimming Pool (6) Zoning Administrator
c. Claims and Transfers for July 13, 2026.
d. Liquor License Renewal El Pariente Class C.

Seconded by Engstrom. Carried 5:0.

13. Council Member Engelhardt 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 June 2026

GENERAL 51,218.73
LIBRARY 513.62
SWIMMING POOL 8,734.61
RUT 34,939.33
T & A 7,961.16
DEBT 4,782.10
LOST 14,884.32
CAP IMP 1,490.59
WATER 59,956.96
SEWER 54,033.13
STORM WATER 2,805.37
TREE/LANDSCAPE 1,780.62

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 163,101.95
ROAD USE FUND 27,770.98
T & A FUND 23,901.36
LOST FUND 28,677.31
WATER FUND 50,247.63
SEWER FUND 151,320.95
STORM WATER 6,900.54
DEBT SERVICE 600.00
HEALTH FUND 9,600.00

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

Dated at Postville, Iowa, this 13th day of July 2026.

Attest: ______________________ __________________________
Clerk Mayor

CLAIMS OF JULY 13, 2026

USDA AGRI PAYMENT $27,844.00
TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA SALES/EXCISE TAXES $2,875.08
FIDELITY BANK-941 withholdings $7,212.22
UMB BANK GO BOND ADMIN FEE $600.00
ICAP INSURANCE $125,841.00
IMWCA WORKERS COMP $10,180.00
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE STAMPS $312.00
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PCORI FEE $41.28
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING COPY MACHINE $301.24
AKE SAFETY EQUIPMENT FIRE EXTENGISHER POLICE $2,160.00
ALLAMAKEE CLAYTON REC ELECTRIC $1,059.75
ALLAMAKEE CO SHERIFF’S OFFICE RADIO COMMUNICATION $5,000.00
AREA AMBULANCE SERVICE DONATION FY 26/27 $9,600.00
ASHLEY’S COMPLETE CLEANING LLC CLEANING $295.00
AT&T MOBILITY CELL PHONE $693.22
BACON CONCRETE TILE REPAIR $307.50
BENDA LAWN CARE LAWN MOWING $3,425.00
BLAKE EVERMAN HSA PAYMENT $875.00
BODLEY EQUIPMENT & REPAIR WELD SIGN $50.00
BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC. ROCK $543.62
CENTRAL STATES RADAR RADAR $168.00
CHRIS HACKMAN HSA PAYMENT $1,375.00
CLETUS UHLENHAKE HSA PAYMENT $875.00
DARCY RADLOFF REIMBURSEMENT/HSA $1,395.85
DAVID IMOEHL HSA PAYMENT $875.00
DAVY LABORATORIES TESTING $1,321.00
EAGLE BUSINESS CREDIT LLC EVIDENCE BAGS $4,511.10
ELECTRIC MOTOR SHOP BANNER REMOVAL $187.50
FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE FUEL $31.10
HANGARTNER TREE SERVICE TREE REMOVAL $8,150.00
HAWKINS INC. CHEMCIALS $844.64
HEATHER BENTE HSA PAYMENT $1,375.00
HIRSHFIELD’S PAINT MACHINE SUPPLIES $86.18
IA ASSN OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES TRAINING $1,017.00
IDNR ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY $270.51
ILEA TRAINING $175.00
JAKUB CONNER HSA PAYMENT $875.00
JOHN’S HARDWARE CENTER SUPPLIES $94.94
KLUESNER SANITATION LLC GARBAGE COLLECTION $15,445.56
KWIK TRIP INC. FUEL $1,657.81
MATT ELLIS HSA PAYMENT $1,375.00
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC WATER SUPPLIES $126.52
NORTHEAST IOWA TELEPHONE CO PHONE/INTERNET $645.45
SMITTY’S OIL & TIRE, INC. TIRE REPAIR $20.00
SPEE-DEE SHIPPING $212.26
STOREY KENWORTHY OFFICE SUPPLIES $297.65
VISA SUPPLIES $898.52
WAUKON STANDARD PUBLISHING $372.56
ALLAMAKEE CO CLERK OF COURT COURT FEE $60.00
ZACH STEFFANS HSA PAYMENT $875.00
Payroll On 6/12/26 $21,243.26
Payroll On 6/26/26 $23,114.65
Payroll On 7/1/26 $21,956.36
FIDELITY BANK-941 withholdings $7,607.56
IPERS Benefits $9,908.55
TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA withholdings $1,617.33
Iowa Department of Revenue withholdings $0.00
DECORAH KAWASAKI/SUZUKI SPORTS KAWASAKI MULE /WATER TANK $9,686.00
DAVY ENGINEERING ENGINEERING REYNOLDS INTERSECTION $2,686.98
DAVY LABORATORIES TESTING $1,447.00
ELECTRIC PUMP NORDOUS CONTROL PANEL $63,545.00
ELSBERND PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL $81.00
HAULING HOUNDS NUISANCE ABATEMENT 468 LYBRAND $785.00
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES MEMBERSHIP DUES FY 26/27 $1,917.00
JOHN’S APPLIANCE POWER WASHER $649.99
NESS PUMPING SERVICE & RENTALS JETTING SEWER LINES $1,110.00
ROGER’S LOCK & KEY BALLFIELD KEYS $26.00
STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS GRAFFITI REMOVER $266.49
U.S. CELLULAR CELL PHONE $396.42
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE PERMIT FEE $370.00
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS INSURANCE $614.96
AT&T MOBILITY FIRST NET CELL PHONE $31.08
MID-AMERICA ASSOCIATES INSURANCE $371.52
ALLIANT ELECTRIC $17,632.19
AVESIS 3RD PARTY ADMIN. INC. INSURANCE $156.53
BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITY $264.46
MID-AMERICA ASSOCIATES INSURANCE $9,466.74
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES UNIFORM $447.59
LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. LEGAL FEES $3,130.70
B & K HEATING & PLUMBING INC SUPPLIES $59.70
BACON CONCRETE STREET PATCH SUMMER $4,720.00
BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITY $46.11
CITY LAUNDERING CO. SOAP $124.75
DAVE PALAS INSPECTION FEE $200.00
ELSBERND PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL $40.00
FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE FUEL $1,082.53
FISK’S FARM & HOME SUPPLY REPLACEMENT PUMP $94.99
HALL ROBERTS SON INC LAWN SEED $112.50
HIRSHFIELD’S STREET PAINT $3,596.41
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES $33.40
JOHN’S HARDWARE CENTER SUPPLIES $251.49
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITY $415.46
BANYON DATA SYSTEMS INC. SUPPORT ACCOUNTING $2,715.00
CLARK TIRE PROS TIRE REPAIR JD $1,860.28
DEARBORN NATIONAL INSURANCE $390.78
T-MOBILE COUNCIL TABLETS $154.49
BENEDICTO RAMIREZ UTILITY REFUND $178.69
ELMER LOPEZ UTILITY REFUNS $202.86
KAYLA BRITT UTILITY REFUND $207.44
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE UTILITY BILLING $273.42
$462,120.72

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 Moody. Carried unanimously. Adjournment 8:13 p.m.

____________________________________ ________________________________: ATTEST

MAYOR CITY CLERK

POSTVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLAIM OF JUNE 2026

IRS Withholdings 241.9
Delia Acevedo 5/24/26-5/31/26 204.56
Ahmed Ali 5/24/26-5/31/26 223.72
Casey Johnson 5/24-5/31/26 512.2
Emmanuel Quiroz Hernandez 5/24/26-5/31/26 258.81
Jasmin Roman 5/24-5/31/26 6.59
Sophia Salinas 5/24-5/31/26 254.43
NEIT Internet 52.4
John’s Hardware Supplies 108.45
Microbac Testing 21.75
Visa Supplies 326.21
Paula Enyart Concessions 696.38
Sugar Bowl Concessions 285
Postville School Jr Class Concessions 318.55
Mary Huinker Concessions 97.98
Delia Acevedo 6/1-6/15/26 371.83
Ahmed Ali 6/1-6/15/26 298.29
Zade Brock 6/1-6/15/26 108.92
Griffin Day 6/1-6/15/26 252
Logan Erickson 6/1-6/15/26 254.14
Casey Johnson 6/1-6/15/26 977.14
Eliana Loera 6/1-6/15/26 241.32
Issai Lopez Lopez 6/1-6/15/26 294.71
Alan Mejia 6/1-6/15/26 294.71
Emmanuel Quiroz Hernandez 6/1-6/15/26 401.38
Jasmin Roman 6/1-6/15/26 252.24
Sophia Salinas 6/1-6/15/26 285.13
Candy Solovi-Pastor 6/1-6/15/26 123.87
Treasurer- State of Iowa 6/1-6/15/26 14.5
IRS Withholdings 753.11
Sugar Bowl Concessions 120
Postville Booster Club Concessions 126.86
B & K Heating & Plumbing Repair 129.1
John’s Appliance Fridge 759
Alliant Energy Utility 1825.68
Black Hills Energy Utility 1312.48
TOTAL 12805.34

POSTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY CLAIMS OF JUNE 2026

Payroll On 6/1/26 4046.5
IRS FICA/FED 730.28
Elan Supplies/books 3419.95
Ingram Books 276.58
Uline totes/key box 170.01
Tri-State Business Machine copy machine 188.01
NEIT Phone/internet 108.89
Ingram Books 232.91
Demco Easel 405.56
Benda Lawn Care Mowing 100
Lynch Dallas Legal 3610.70
Visa Timeclock 141.13
Elsbernd Pest Control Pest Control 40
Black Hills Energy Utility 46.11
Total 13516.63