CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 6:00 P.M. Mayor Pro-Tem Struble presided over the meeting which was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Keizer, Tuttle, and Stueve. Mayor Kelly and Councilman Taylor were absent. Citizens present were Jeannie Wortman, Rich Gochenour, Kalyn Kolls, Adam Bellis, Evelyn Marshall, Phyllis Henrich, Linda Coddington, Mary Jo Buckley, John Harrison, Sally Salter, Aneitah Garmann, Richard Collier, Chris Kraushaar, Dennis Collier, Tim Jennum, Katie Moyer, and Roger Marshall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve the Agenda for April 22, 2025, made by Keizer, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Mayor Pro-Tem Struble opened the public hearing at 6:01 p.m. to adopt the FY 25/26 Budget. There were no written or oral objections. Mayor Pro-Tem Struble closed the public hearing at 6:02 p.m. Motion to approve Consent Agenda: a) Minutes from April 1, 2025, Council Meeting, b) Minutes from April 2, 2025, Park Board Meeting, c) Minutes from April 3, 2025, Little Willow Dog Park Advocate Meeting, d) Claims List, e) March 2025 Bank Reconciliation, f) March 2025 Utility Reconciliation, g) Liquor License for Campo Azul Mexican Restaurant, h) Liquor License for Billy C’s Papa Joe’s (pending dram shop review), i) Police report, and j) Harrison County Humane Society 2024 Activity made by Tuttle, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Citizen Inquiry: Jeannie Wortman, Chamber of Commerce, thanked Dennis Smith for working on the sound system. She also reminded the Council of important meetings: Comprehensive Steering Committee on April 30th at 6 p.m., DOT Bypass meeting on May 1st at 4:30 p.m., and Community Clean-up day on May 3rd at 9 am, all these events are located at the Rand Community Center. Kim Vopnford addressed the Council about the new camping fees. She questioned if the Council would consider a discount rate for monthly stays. The Council will discuss it. Richard and Dennis Collier addressed the Council about the building that burned down on South 9th St. Questions were asked and answered about rebuilding on that property. Jake Zimmerer, Eagle Engineering, updated the Council on the Well #6 project, bypassing utilities for the Bypass, and 4th St, 7th St, and Longview washout updates. He introduced Nick, who will be taking over Jeff Frey’s position. Bruce Kocher gave the March library report. Aneitah Garmann, Park Board, updated Council on the FEMA grant, which has been cancelled, Keep Iowa Beautiful Grant awarded the park paint for various projects, Trees Please Grant awarded the park $3,600 for new trees, BMX Park, Game Time Swing, Tennis Courts being re-painted, and the possibility of a Farmers Market. Chris Kraushaar, Fire Department, stated there were 51 EMS calls and 10 Fire calls for March. He questioned the Council whether returning members need to be approved. The Council agreed that there was no need to be approved if they left on good standing. Questions arose if a member showed up at the hall, do they get credit for the call? Kraushaar stated that if they do not show up on the scene or at the hall, they do not get credit for the call. The Fire Department is trying to come up with ideas for recruiting. He also stated that the Brush Truck will need brakes. Progress is being made on the new addition. Motion to approve Pay Application #9 to Rogge General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $45,295.05 made by Tuttle, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Motion to hire Kelsey Maher as Career EMT made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Kalyn Kolls, People Service, updated Council on the generator at the Water Plant, the water meter at Arby’s, switching to Midwest Laboratories for all monthly sampling, marking out of service fire hydrants, and completed all work orders. Rich Gochenour, Public Works Director, stated that the County rocked Canal St and updated the Council on Gerholdt’s Concrete. Motion to approve UMB General Obligation Loan Agreement Term Sheet made by Stueve, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-15 setting the date for public hearing and additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $4,300,000 and authorizing the use of a Term Sheet in connection therewith made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-16 setting wage for Career EMT Kelsey Maher at $18.39 per hour made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to adopt second reading of Ordinance 614 an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Missouri Valley, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to water service system (add 90.21 to allow for prorating final bills) made by Keizer, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to adopt second reading of Ordinance 615 an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Missouri Valley, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to solid waste control (add penalties and enforcement for violations of Section 105.13 City Yard Waste Site) made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to waive Grooms Hall fee for the Missouri Valley (Loess Hills) Garden Club’s Plant Sale on May 3, 2025, made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to allow Mayor Pro-Tem to read a Proclamation for Keep Iowa Beautiful Month made by Stueve, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Tuttle questioned the property at 312 N West St and what happened. The property owner does not live in the city, and his pipes froze, broke, and filled his basement with water. He also sent a list of properties that need to be cleaned up to John Harrison, and John has been slowly working on it. Stueve asked about the property on Maple Street. Harrison stated that we can move forward around May 14th and decide what to do with it. City Administrator Colglazier asked the Council if they would like to replace the toilets and urinals at the Aquatic Center. The Council agreed to proceed. There is an upcoming Legislative Forum at Barley's Bar in Council Bluffs on April 25th from 5-6:30 p.m. Jeannie Christensen would like the City to donate $100 per year to the Harrison County Crime Stoppers. Motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. made by Tuttle, second by Stueve. Motion passes. 500 E ERIE LLC, CITY, PAY REQUEST 7 $9,884.83 ALEX AIR APPARATUS, FIRE, HELMET $129.82 ALEX AIR APPARATUS, FIRE, NEW WASHER $8,896.93 AMAZON BUSINESS, LIBRARY, OCEANS 13 DVD $6.37 B & R CONCRETE, STREET, 5TH AND ERIE $300.00 BAKER & TAYLOR, LIBRARY, BOOKS $719.35 BONHAM, WES, CEMETERY, MOWING CONTRACT 2025 #1 $4,833.34 BOUND TREE, EMS, IV START KIT, HOT PACKS $142.69 BOUND TREE, EMS, IV SOLUTION $21.99 CANON, CITY, COPIER $142.96 CAPITAL, FIRE/EMS, COPIER/COPIES $114.12 CAPITAL, FIRE/EMS, COPIER $40.00 CARRICO AQUATICS, POOL, WATER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT $2,050.00 CASEYS, POLICE, FUEL $999.73 CINTAS, PARK/STREET, UNIFORMS $977.80 CJ FUTURES, PARK, MULCH $2,590.00 DESOTO BEND, CITY, FUEL $753.59 EBSCO, LIBRARY, SUBSCRIPTIONS $949.78 ECO WATER SYSTEM, CITY, WATER $128.25 FELD FIRE, LIBRARY, ALARM MONITORING $105.00 GREAT PLAINS UNIFORMS, FIRE, N HORNBACHER UNIFORM $113.75 HARRISON CO HUMANE SOCIETY, CITY, 25/26 28 E AGREEMENT $4,070.56 HARRISON CO TITLE, CITY, D. ROBERTS PROPERTY $305.00 HEARTLAND COOP, PARK, ANNUAL LEAK INSPECTION $20.00 HOOPLA, LIBRARY, DIGITAL LIBRARY $1,000.00 HYDRO PLUMBING, CITY, 7 AND 4TH STREET CAMERA INSPECTION $5,162.50 IA ASSN OF MUNICIPAL UTLITIES, WATER/SEWER, APRIL JUNE 2025 SAFETY TRAINING $2,140.43 INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEM, WATER, GENERATOR MAINT $1,538.02 JQ OFFICE, CITY, COPIER/COPIES $736.23 JQ OFFICE, LIBRARY, COPIER $136.00 LOGAN AUTO SUPPLY, PARK, SKID LOADER PART $69.60 MASTERCARD, CITY, SUPPLIES $795.83 MCLAUGHLIN'S SEPTIC, PARK, PORTOPOTS SUMMIT PARK $375.00 MENARDS, DOG PARK, EDGERS $754.84 MENARDS, PARK/POOL, SUPPLIES $85.74 MICHAEL TODD, STREET, CHAINS FOR PLOW $1,213.28 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, CITY, ELECTRICITY $9,501.21 MIDWEST LABORATORIES, SEWER, SUPPLIES AND SAMPLES $254.10 MO VALLEY TIRES, POLICE, FLAT TIRE AND NEW TIRES $387.18 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SUPPLY, FIRE, AIR PACKS REPAIR AND INSPECTION $1,551.16 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, WATER/SEWER, CURB STOP, MANHOLE HOOK $122.92 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, WATER, NEW METERS $3,301.00 MUSFELDT, RICHARD, LIBRARY, MARCH CLEANING $330.00 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, LEGALS $150.82 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, CLASSIFIED, LEGALS, BUDGET $1,169.38 ONE BILLING SOLUTION, EMS, EMS BILLING MARCH $2,046.74 PEOPLESERVICE, WATER/SEWER, MAY SERVICE $23,859.00 PRESTO X, CITY/POLICEL, PEST CONTROL $171.84 PROCHASKA, FIRE, FIRE STATION ADDITION $401.90 R & S WASTE, CITY, TRASH $264.00 SCHROER & ASSOCIATES, CITY, FINAL AUDIT $4,250.00 SWIGART, DARCY, POLICE, PATCHES J MUSFELDT $4.00 TAYLOR OIL, FIRE, FUEL $85.21 TELRITE, POLICE/CITY, LONG DISTANCE $83.21 US POSTMASTER, WATER/SEWER, WATER BILLING MAY $500.00 VETTER EQUIPMENT, STREET, MOWER REPAIR $347.64 VETTER EQUIPMENT, WATER, SAMPLES $105.60 VETTER EQUIPMENT, WATER, SAMPLES $91.52 WINDSTREAM, POLICE/FIRE, EMERGENCY SIREN $67.23 ZIEGLER, STREET, FLUID FOR END LOADER $195.60 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $4,849.93 IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CITY, QUARTERLY UNEMPLOYMENT $824.48 IPERS, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $22,260.81 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, MARCH 25 WATER EXCISE TAX $2,969.02 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, MARCH 25 SALES AND USE TAX $615.10 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, SALES TAX $4,050.84 WASHINGTON NATL, CITY, B KOCHER INSURANCE $33.00 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $16,850.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES $10,969.91 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES $11,394.27 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL $35,686.29 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL $33,390.60 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND $124.36 TOTAL $245,563.20 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL $109,366.05 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT $169.02 FIRE DEPARTMENT $12,317.81 EMS DEPARTMENT $16,305.35 ROAD USE $29,403.85 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS $5,506.79 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $9,884.83 DEBT SERVICE 2021 PROJECTS 2024 PROJECTS $401.90 2025 PROJECTS $5,162.50 WATER $34,627.89 SEWER $22,417.21 TOTAL $245,563.20 FUND SUMMARY REVENUE MARCH GENERAL $44,503.11 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT FIRE DEPARTMENT $172.00 EMS DEPARTMENT $9,608.31 ROAD USE $24,324.66 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS $10,865.72 LOCAL OPTION TAX $24,829.94 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $409.05 DEBT SERVICE TOTAL $6,433.01 PERPETUAL CARE $277.31 WATER $65,093.02 SEWER $38,363.23 LONGVIEW/SUNNYSIDE SEWER TOTAL $224,879.36 Sherm Struble, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 5-7-25
