REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF POSTVILLE, IOWA
November 10, 2025

1. A regular meeting of the City Council of Postville, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at 147 N. Lawler St. On November 10, 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 Engstrom. Carried 5:0.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

4. Tracy Kregel, Clayton County Child Care Initiative addressed the council regarding a budget request of $1,800 to the IQ4K fund to support child care in Clayton county.

5. Discussion was held with landlords in attendance regarding the proposed ordinance changes to Chapter 155 of the City Housing Code. Concerns over rental fees, finding a license inspector and the cost associated with the inspection, timeline of the required inspection and form provided by the city for the inspections were some voiced concerns.

6. Mayor Koenig informed the council that information was provided to the council members from water operator Zach Steffans regarding costs associated with treating the city water with fluoride. The topic will be discussed at the December 8, 2025 meeting.

7. A public hearing was held on budget amendment FY 25/26. No citizen present made comment and no written comments were received; the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt Resolution #1474-25 A Resolution Adopting the Budget Amendment FY 25/26. Seconded by Engelhardt. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

8. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt Resolution #1477-25 A Resolution Approving Budget Transfers FY 25/26. Seconded by Mahr. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

9. Andy Smith, Engineer WHKS addressed the Council regarding the final pay request from Eastern Iowa Excavating the overall project went well with a few necessary change orders the final construction cost $509,051.68. Council Member Mahr made a motion to adopt Resolution #1479-25, A Resolution Accepting Work- Eastern Iowa Excavating for Construction of the Postville & Ziegler Utility Improvements Project. Seconded by Moore. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

10. The Council reviewed two bids received for removal of seven trees Brinks Tree Service in the amount of $10,680 and Hangartner Tree Service – $6,950. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to award the low bid of Hangartner Tree Service. Seconded by Moody. Carried 5:0.

11. Council reviewed a request from Claudia Lopez to rent turner hall for two days staying overnight in the building. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0.

12. Council Member Moody made a motion to adopt Resolution #1478-25, A Resolution to Appoint a Representative and Alternate Representative to the Clayton County E-911 Service Board. Seconded by Engstrom. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.

13. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to approve the Postville Child Care Agreement for FY 25/26. Seconded by Moody. Carried 5:0.

14. Police Chief Ellis requested permission to attend training for leadership in the three-session series, Clive Iowa and officer resiliency safety & Wellness through the FBI National Academy Associates in Green Bay Wisconsin. Each training session cost $425 for non-member and $350 for FBINAA member. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the training request. Seconded by Engelhardt. Carried 5:0. Engelhardt stated membership is required prior to registering for training.
15. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to approve the consent agenda
a. Approval of the minutes of the meetings of October 13, 2025.
b. Departmental reports for the month of October 2025
(1) Treasurer and Clerk (4) Public Works
(2) Police (5) Library
(3) Swimming Pool (6) Zoning Administrator
c. Claims and Transfers for November 10, 2025.
d. Pay Request #5 Eastern Iowa Excavating in the amount of $ 35,182.78 Postville Ziegler Utility Improvement Project.
e. TIF report- Speer Financial.
f. Pay Request #1 Bacon Concrete in the amount of $34,292.88 Cherry Valley Drive Sidewalk Improvements.
g. Renewal Application Jalapeno’s Mexican Cuisine Class C liquor license.

Seconded by Engstrom. Carried 5:0.

16. Council Member Moore 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 October 2025

GENERAL 281,549.61
LIBRARY 20,296.21
SWIMMING POOL 2.76
RUT 27,961.49
LOST 31,298.16
DEBT 59,311.91
CAP IMP 18,487.81
HEALTH 1,000.00
WATER 56,672.29
SEWER 106,646.71
STORM WATER 2,878.72
TREE/LANDSCAPE 1,839.20

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 47,833.02
ROAD USE FUND 3,392.01
TRUST & AGENCY FUND 38,649.94
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND 2604.74
WATER LINE PROJECT 35,182.78
SIDEWALK PROJECT 39,523.73
WATER FUND 3,042.59
SEWER FUND 7,639.59

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

Dated at Postville, Iowa, this 10th day of November 2025.

Attest: ______________________ __________________________
Clerk Mayor

CLAIMS OF NOVEMBER 10, 2025

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING COPY MACHINE $283.82
ALLAMAKEE-CLAYTON ELECTRIC ELECTRIC $964.79
ASHLEY’S COMPLETE CLEANING LLC CLEANING $295.00
AXON ENTERPRISE TASER PAYMENT $1,499.76
B & K HEATING & PLUMBING INC FURNACE FILTERS $445.84
BACON CONCRETE SIDEWALK PROJECT $34,292.88
BENDA LAWN CARE LAWN MOWING $1,200.00
Bodensteiner Implement Co. OIL $580.98
CHRIS HACKMAN REIMBURSEMENT UNIFORM $104.54
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC PUBLISHING $511.82
CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCEING INC WHITE DECAL POLICE $422.17
DARCY RADLOFF MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $119.00
DECORAH AUTO CENTER KEY FOBS $173.56
DOLLAR GENERAL-MSC 410526 SUPPLIES $187.25
EASTERN IA EXCAVATING & ZIEGLER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS $35,182.78
ELGIN TIRE & AUTO REPAIR TIRES 2022 DODGE RAM $775.96
ERDMAN ENGINEERING, P.C. ENGINEERING $5,230.85
FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE FUEL $1,191.21
FISK’S FARM & HOME SUPPLY UNIFORM BLAKE $169.97
GALLS LLC EQUIPMENT POLICE $145.99
HAWKINS INC. CHEMICALS $718.02
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY $220.00
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES $31.50
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSN. DUES 2026 $365.00
JOHN’S HARDWARE CENTER SUPPLIES $218.51
KIESLER’S POLICE SUPPLY, INC. POLICE EQUIPMENT $50.00
KLUESNER SANITATION LLC GARBAGE COLLECTION $15,291.12
KS STATEBANK CAMERA SYSTEM UPFIT K9 UNIT $21,543.66
KWIK TRIP INC. FUEL $1,649.07
LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. LEGAL SERVICES $3,039.50
MB CONSTRUCTION INC WATER LEAK REPAIR STONEMAN $1,357.50
MICHAEL TODD & CO., INC. SAFETY SUPPLIES $258.88
MODERN MARKETING INC COP BRACLETS $401.50
NAPA AUTO PARTS OIL/HOSE $1,155.41
NEIA PUMPING SERVICE INC SLUDGE HAULING $6,076.89
NORTHEAST IOWA TELEPHONE CO PHONE $572.50
SPEE-DEE SHIPPING $190.33
T&W GRINDING SCREEN COMPOST $1,400.00
T-MOBILE COUNCIL TABLETS $150.99
VISA SUPPLIES/TRAINING $548.12
ZIEGLER BATTERY $201.79
PAYROLL ON 10/3/25 21,604.74
PAYROLL ON 10/17/25 21,453.22
PAYROLL ON 10/31/25 21,653.86
IPERS ON 10/31/25 14,574.91
IRS WITHHOLDINGS 21,634.58
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA WITHHOLDINGS 2,440.45
TOTAL $177,868.40

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 Engelhardt. Carried unanimously. Adjournment 9:27 p.m.

____________________________________ ________________________________: ATTEST

MAYOR CITY CLERK

POSTVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLAIMS OF OCTOBER 2025
Column Software publishing 37.2
NEITEL Internet 52.4
Black Hills Energy Utility 86.18
Alliant Energy Utility 93.83
TOTAL 269.61

Postville Public Library Claims of OCTOBER 2025
Payroll On 10/1/2025 4154.88
IRS FICA/FED 806.36
Benda Lawn Care Mowing 75
Alliant Utility 547.89
NEITEL Phone/Internet 112.82
Column Software Publishing 18.34
Tri-State Business Copy Machine 108.7
Baker Taylor Books 146.99
Elan Books/Training 1530.83
Crystal Duffy Reimbursement 320.3
Elsbernd Pest Control Pest Control 40
Column Software Legal 64.74
Black Hills Energy Utility 46.11
TOTAL 7972.96