REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF POSTVILLE, IOWA
September 9, 2024

1. A regular meeting of the City Council of Postville, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at 147 N. Lawler St. On September 9, 2024, 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. Giora Bass addressed the council regarding a water leak he had at 112 N Lawler St. which resulted in high utility bill. Bass explained the leak was in the basement and the floor in the basement is dirt which was verified by the Water Operator. Bass had Larry Schultz repair the leaking pipe in the basement. Council Member Moore made a motion to waive $200 from the sewer portion of the bill. Seconded by Engstrom. Carried 5:0.

5. Chris Troendle, Upper Explorer land Regional Housing Commission, was present requesting the city committed $12,500 per year for three years to the Housing Trust Fund. The City has committed $1,000 for FY 25 to the Housing Trust Fund. With decline in property taxes the City is unable to make a three- year commitment as taxes for a three- year time period is unknown. The Council requested information on homes that were provided the funding specifically in Postville. They recommended Mr. Troendle approach the city during budget season as our current funding is allocated.

6. The Council reviewed bids for the removal of twenty trees in the City. Bids were received from Brink Tree Service in the amount of $16,600 and Hangartner Tree Service in the amount of $15,000. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to award the low bid of Hangartner Tree Service $15,000. Seconded by Moore. Carried 5:0.

7. Council reviewed police purchase request of two solar speed signage to be placed on Lybrand and North Lawler St. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the purchase of two solar speed signs from Elan City in the amount of $6,850. Seconded by Mahr. Carried 5:0. Council Member Moore made a motion to purchase three speed spikes with one training set in the amount of $1,480 from Phantom Spikes. Seconded by Moody. Carried 5:0.

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

a. Approval of the minutes of the meeting of August 12 2024.
b. Departmental reports for the month of August 2024
(1) Treasurer and Clerk (5) Public Works
(2) Police (6) Library
(3) Swimming Pool (4) Zoning Administrator
c. Claims and Transfers for September 9, 2024.
d. Annual Financial Report FY 23/24
e. Liquor License Application Sholom Raices 215 S. Lawler d/b/a New Store Class B Liquor License.
f. Postville Child Care request no charge for Turner Hall Nov 27- Dec 1 Festival of Trees.
g. PT Reserve Officer Hire.

Second Moody. Carried 5:0.

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

CASH RECEIPTS for month August 2024

GENERAL 86,585.69
LIBRARY 713.41
SWIMMING POOL 3,656.44
RUT 26,286.93
HOTEL TAX 23.89
LOST 30,036.32
WATER 68,069.89
SEWER 82,216.74
STORM WATER 1,831.12
TREE/LANDSCAPE 2,838.12

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 90,111.35
ROAD USE FUND 16,343.96
TRUST & AGENCY FUND 7,479.31
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND 10,343.85
WATER FUND 38,500.21
SEWER FUND 26,923.95

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

Dated at Postville, Iowa, this 9th day of September 2024.

Attest: ______________________ __________________________
Clerk Mayor

CLAIMS OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

ALLAMAKEE-CLAYT ELECTRIC SERVICE 909.76
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC SERVICE 21,233.04
BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS SERVICE 197.9
FIDELITY BANK-941 FED/FICA TAX 13,207.23
COMPLETE CLEANING CLEANING 295
ELECTRIC MOTOR SHOP UNDERGROUND WIRE CHECK 159.71
HAWKINS INC. CHEMICALS 1,362.04
IPERS IPERS 8,432.74
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 49.6
KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC WATER TESTING 72.25
LIBRARY BOARD DONATION FY 25 17,333.34
TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA STATE TAX 1,978.65
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT 371.85
STOREY KENWORTHY OFFICE SUPPLIES 45.68
VEENSTRA & KIMM SOLAR WWTF ENGINEERING 472.5
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE PERMIT FEE 582.7
DAVY LABORATORIES TESTING 1,455.70
ZIEGLER INC. GENERATOR REPAIR WATER PLANT 7,601.36
IDNR NPDES PERMIT 210
ALCOPRO INC. SENSOR 654.74
ERDMAN ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ZIEGLER PROJECT 8,640.25
HANGARTNER CONSTRUCTION TREE REMOVAL STORM DAMAGE 1,750.00
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT DIESEL FLUID 14.66
FISK FARM & HOME SAFETY BOOTS 164.99
VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITA DRUG TESTING 40
ALLAMAKEE TREAS PROPERTY TAXES QUARRY HILL 82
SPEE-DEE SHIPPING 163.69
CLAYTON COUNTY TREASURER PROPERTY TAXES HARDIN SUB 1,058.00
SMITTY’S OIL & TIRE, INC. TIRE REPAIR 41
NORTHEAST IOWA TELEPHONE PHONE/INTERNET SERVICE 773.27
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS HEALTH INSURANCE 9,944.32
IROC WEBSITE DESIGN 1,687.50
AVESIS 3RD PART HEALTH INSURANCE 140.28
MEYER BIG IRON HYDRO HOSE/SUPPLIES 120.61
BASE INSURANCE ADMIN 58
ELSBERND PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL 70
MIKE’S AUTO CENTER TIRE REPAIR 35
DEARBORN NATIONAL INSURANCE 392.53
UNITYPOINT CLINIC DRUG TESTING 42
NESS PUMPING LOCATE SEWER LINE 425
BENDA LAWN CARE LAWN MOWING 2,300.00
MIDWEST PATCH STREET POST BRACKETS 770.5
FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE FUEL 474.2
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPY MACHINE AGREEMENT 309.13
TORKELSON-ELGIN OIL/ALIGNMENT CHARGER 224
KWIK TRIP INC. FUEL 1,404.13
SPARKLE WASH WASH WATER STORAGE TANK 5,881.50
LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. LEGAL FEES 2,177.50
NORTH IOWA K-9 DUAL PURPOSE K-9 14,000.00
VISA SUPPLIES 668.75
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC PUBLISHING 644.7
HEATHER BENTE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 23.45
T-MOBILE COUNCIL TABLETS 149.59
KLUESNER CONSTRUCTION INC GARBAGE COLLECTION 15,078.50
ANGELA RAMOS UTILITY REFUND 80.15
MISTY HUGHES UTILITY REFUND 3.33
LISA ELLIS PAINTING 700
WAUKON IMPLEMENT COMPANY HYDRO LEVER TRACTOR 1,744.66
PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 08/23/2024 18,742.31
PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 09/01/2024 3,834.27
PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 09/06/2024 18,223.07
CLAIMS TOTAL 189,702.63

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 8:06 p.m.

____________________________________ ________________________________: ATTEST

MAYOR CITY CLERK

POSTVILLE SWIMMING POOL AUGUST 2024

8/1/2024 Dollar General concessions 373.95
8/1/2024 Myers-Cox concessions 1073.39
8/12/2024 Column publishing 34.06
8/12/2024 NEITEL phone 27
8/8/2024 IRS Withholdings 358.98
8/8/2024 Casey Mielke 7/22/24-8/4/24 592.89
8/8/2024 Kathleen Looney 7/22/24-8/4/24 209.4
8/8/2024 Kylee Whalen 7/22/24-8/4/24 208.48
8/8/2024 Maria Quiroz 7/22/24-8/4/24 364.78
8/8/2024 Koby Bohr 7/22/24-8/4/24 189.09
8/8/2024 Gage Wilker 7/22/24-8/4/24 328.66
8/8/2024 Delila Acevedo 7/22/24-8/4/24 166.69
8/8/2024 Jackson Moore 7/22/24-8/4/24 106.78
8/8/2024 Gage Wilker Lost Check #3995 153.07
8/8/2024 Casey Mielke Reimbursement 120.9
8/12/2024 ACCO chemicals 305.9
8/12/2024 Allamakee Co Health 2024 Inspection Fee 270
8/12/2024 John’s Hardware Lost Check #3988 98.94
8/12/2024 John’s Hardware Supplies 37.36
8/15/2024 Casey Mielke Reimbursement 326.43
8/15/2024 Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Cabinet 400
8/22/2024 IRS Withholdings 680.45
8/22/2024 Casey Mielke 8/8/2024-8/20/2024 790.79
8/22/2024 Kathleen Looney 8/8/2024-8/20/2024 593.52
8/22/2024 Kylee Whalen 8/8/2024-8/20/2024 590.7
8/22/2024 Maria Quiroz 8/8/2024-8/20/2024 664.92
8/22/2024 Koby Bohr 8/8/2024-8/20/2024 373.67
8/22/2024 Gage Wilker 8/8/2024-8/20/2024 571.76
8/22/2024 Delila Acevedo 8/8/2024-8/20/2024 407.95
8/22/2024 Jackson Moore 8/8/2024-8/20/2024 102.51
8/22/2024 Dollar General Concessions 132.85
8/22/2024 Sadie’s Sweet Shop Concessions 52
8/22/2024 Postville Community School Concessions 144.7
8/22/2024 Microbac Laboratories Testing 21.5
8/22/2024 John’s Appliance Fridge Repair 92.42
8/26/2024 ACCO chemicals 431.63
8/26/2024 Black Hills Energy Utility 1245.25
8/27/2024 Alliant Energy Utility 1541.7
Total 14185.07

Postville Public Library Checks Aug 2024
8/1/2024 Crystal Duffy Paychecks $1,592.70
8/1/2024 Carrie Sholly Paychecks $1,448.20
8/1/2024 Stephani Ortiz Paychecks $491.40
8/1/2024 Aura Hernandez Paychecks $247.49
8/2/2024 City of Postville Paychecks $743.96
8/2/2024 Alliant Energy Utilities $443.91
8/2/2024 NEIT Utilities $112.08
8/2/2024 Lynne Stone (reimbursement for Summer Reading Supplies) Programming $41.19
8/9/2024 ALA Dues $183.00
8/9/2024 Benda Lawn Care Lawn/snow $100.00
8/17/2024 Baker & Taylor Books $1,072.49
8/17/2024 Mid-America publishing Programming $249.00
8/17/2024 DEMCO Office supplies $205.05
8/17/2024 Elsbernd Pest Control Pest control $35.00
$6,965.47