REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF POSTVILLE, IOWA
May 12, 2025

1. A regular meeting of the City Council of Postville, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at 147 N. Lawler St. On May 12, 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, 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 Engelhardt. Carried 5:0.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

4. Public Hearing was held on the authorization of loan agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder. No written comments were made. Citizens present asked the details of the project. The hearing was closed. Council Member Moody made a motion to adopt Resolution #1460-25 A Resolution instituting proceeding to take additional action. Seconded by Moore. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

5. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt Resolution #1462-25 A Resolution approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Official Statement. Seconded by Mahr. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Englehardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

6. Tara Hoffert, Community Insurance on behalf of ICAP presented the insurance renewal for council review. The property liability insurance renewal will increase 4.5% The council reviewed the statement of values. Hoffert recommended the council take some time to review and reach out if there are any questions or changes before the July 1st renewal date.

7. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the professional services agreement with WHKS Construction administration and Observations Services in the amount of $39,800 for the Postville Ziegler Utility Project. Seconded by Engstrom. Carried 5:0.

8. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to adopt Resolution #1461-25 A Resolution Approving Contract and Bond (Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete) Seconded by Moody. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

9. Discussion was held if the rock that was removed from the waste water treatment plant roof should be sold. Council Member Moore made a motion to keep the rock and use it toward the sidewalk trail project. Seconded by Moody. Carried 5:0.

10. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to offer for sale the 2018 Dodge Charger by sealed bid with a minimum bid amount of $14,000. Seconded by Moore. Carried 5:0.

11. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the bids from Sector for an in-car computer in the amount of $5,200.76 and upfit equipment for the 2025 Ford Explorer police vehicle in the amount of $34,107.47. Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

12. Council Member Moody made a motion to approve the law enforcement contract with Jakub Conner and release probation increasing wage $2 effective April 28, 2025. Seconded by Moore. Carried 5:0.

13. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt Resolution #1463-25 A Resolution approving the Winneshiek Co. Landfill Comprehensive Solid Waste Reduction Plan. Seconded by Engelhardt. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Carried 5:0.

14. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the professional engineering services of Erdman Engineering for the sidewalk project. Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

15. Discussion was held on no parking of the south side of Lilic Lane and Walnut Drive due to the turn in the road creates a blind spot for traffic. Council directed the city clerk to send the no parking to the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance for review at the June 2025 meeting.

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

a. Approval of the minutes of the meetings of April 14, 2025 and Special Meetings April 21 2025.
b. Departmental reports for the month of April 2025
(1) Treasurer and Clerk (4) Public Works
(2) Police (5) Library
(3) Swimming Pool (6) Zoning Administrator
(7) Community Developer
c. Claims and Transfers for May 12, 2025.
d. Tobacco License Renewal Casey’s Marketing Company.

Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

17. Council Member Moody 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 Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

CASH RECEIPTS for month April 2025

GENERAL 225,972.59
LIBRARY 18,593.23
SWIMMING POOL 1.72
RUT 29,286.61
T&A 72,473.52
LOST 29,183.03
CAPITAL IMP 14,274.82
DEBT 48,061.50
TIF 13,331.36
WATER 48,616.34
SEWER 54,564.35
STORM WATER 2,944.56
TREE/LANDSCAPE 1,900.98

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 172,616.93
ROAD USE FUND 15,076.81
TRUST & AGENCY FUND 8,730.15
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND 12,961.54
WATER LINE PROJECT FUND 28,000.00
WATER FUND 18,665.62
SEWER FUND 23,779.09

TRANSFERS – USDA IND WW Sewer to Sewer Sinking- $27,844, Cap Project (300) to Land Development (306) $20,000; General (001) to (500) Health- $5,000.

Dated at Postville, Iowa, this 12th day of May 2025.

Attest: ______________________ __________________________
Clerk Mayor

CLAIMS OF MAY 12, 2025

ALLAMAKEE-CLAYT ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,126.97
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC SERVICE 15,832.87
BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS SERVICE 1,479.18
FIDELITY BANK-941 FED/FICA TAX 14,228.25
COMPLETE CLEANING CLEANING 295
ELECTRIC MOTOR SHOP PUMP WWTF 3,095.72
HACH COMPANY CHEMICALS 480.8
ILEA TRAINING 10
IPERS IPERS 9,345.08
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 27.9
JOHN’S HARDWARE CENTER SUPPLIES 193.47
KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC WATER TESTING 19.75
LIBRARY BOARD DONATION FY 25 17,333.32
TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA STATE TAXES 1,574.39
SWIMMING POOL BOARD DONATION FY 25 20,000.00
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP SUPPLIES 550.92
VEENSTRA & KIMM SOLAR WWTF FINAL 472.5
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES UNIFORM POLICE 77.98
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY RECORDER RECORDING EASEMENT 37
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE UTILITY BILLING EXPENSE 248.45
DAVY LABORATORIES TESTING 1,472.00
CITY LAUNDERING CO. SUPPLIES 300
US POSTAL SERVICE STAMPED ENVELOPES 901.65
HY-VEE MEALS ACADEMY 2,825.50
U.S. CELLULAR CELL PHONE SERVICE 684.55
ERDMAN ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ZIEGLER PROJECT 28,000.00
FISK FARM & HOME POST HOLE DIGGER 71.98
T & K CAHOON INC. OIL/FILTER 136.84
VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITA EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY 170.43
MISSISSIPPI WELDERS FIRE EXT SERVICE 399.33
SPEE-DEE SHIPPING 193.09
STREICHER’S FLASHLIGHT POLICE 23.99
B & K HEATING & BATHROOM REPAIR 837.33
NORTHEAST IOWA TELEPHONE PHONE/INTERNET 516.57
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS HEALTH INSURANCE 11,401.15
KIRKWOOD COLLEGE TRAINING 27
AVESIS 3RD PART HEALTH INSURANCE 150.45
ELSBERND PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL 81
MATT ELLIS REIMBURSEMENT 30.32
DEARBORN NATIONAL INSURANCE 402.25
BENDA LAWN CARE LAWN MOWING 575
ZACH STEFFANS REIMBURSEMENT 5.58
O’CONNOR, BROOKS & CO. PC AUDIT SERVICES FY 24 23,250.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPY MACHINE 283.82
TORKELSON-ELGIN REPAIRS CHARGER 1,197.16
DAVE PALAS HOUSING INSPECTIONS 1,225.00
KWIK TRIP INC. FUEL 1,580.85
LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. LEGAL FEES 3,810.06
VISA SUPPLIES 1,019.91
JAMES CUNNINGHAM REIMBURSEMENT 25.55
DENNIS KOENIG REIMBURSEMENT MILEAGE 29.4
CRYSTAL DUFFY HRS APRIL 2025/REIMBURSEMENT 1,496.38
KLUESNER SANITATION LLC GARBAGE COLLECTION 15,056.00
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC PUBLISHING 390.9
CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE DARE SUPPLIES 945.18
T-MOBILE COUNCIL TABLETS 149.59
KARL FORD 2025 FORD EXPLORER POLICE 43,930.40
JAKUB CONNER REIMBURSEMENT MILEAGE 2,979.77
DECORAH LEADER DESTINATION DRIFTLESS 375
CLETUS UHLENHAKE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 252
NE IA MECHANICAL CAMERA JET MANHOLE 368.13
FARMER UNION COOP FUEL 411.58
PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS 20,116.24
PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS 3,916.08
PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS 21,385.58
CLAIMS TOTAL 279,830.14

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 Engelhart. Carried unanimously. Adjournment 8:14 p.m.

____________________________________ ________________________________: ATTEST

MAYOR CITY CLERK

POSTVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLAIMS OF APRIL 2025
4/14/2025 Column Software Publishing 6.29
4/14/2025 NEIT Internet 71.61
4/14/2025 Visa Security Cameras 319.99
4/28/2025 Black Hills Energy Utility 86.18
4/28/2025 Alliant Energy Utility 77.12
561.19

Postville Public Library Claims of APRIL 2025
4/1/2025 4894 Carrie Sholly Paychecks $1,570.45
4/1/2025 4896 Crystal Duffy Paychecks $1,150.33
4/1/2025 4897 Stephani Ortiz Paychecks $1,047.78
4/1/2025 4895 City of Postville Paychecks $647.94
4/4/2025 4901 Tri-state Business Computer/copy machine $86.00
4/18/2025 4902 Baker & Taylor Books $355.98
4/18/2025 4905 Storey Kenworthy Computer/copy machine $51.74
4/18/2025 4904 Fiction Favorites Large Print Books $45.00
4/18/2025 4903 Elsbernd Pest Control Pest control $40.00
$4,995.22