CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 6:00 P.M. Mayor Pro-Tem Stueve presided over the meeting and called it to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Keizer, and Tuttle. Councilman Taylor joined via Zoom. Mayor Kelly and Councilman Struble were absent. Citizens present were Rich Gochenour, Jeannie Wortman, Evelyn Marshall, Jerry Keizer, Mary Jo Buckley, Kalyn Kolls, Aneitah Garmann, Loree Hankins, Katie Moyer, David Reisz, and John Harrison. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve the Agenda for February 18, 2025, made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes Mayor Pro-Tem Stueve opened public hearing at 6:00 p.m. to enter into a lease with American Tower Asset Sub, LLC for the purpose of entering into the third amendment to the communications site lease agreement. There were no written objections. The Council questioned the dates on the lease. Mayor Pro-Tem closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. Mayor Pro-Tem Stueve opened public hearing at 6:08 p.m. to declare excess property and dispose of property located at 323 W Erie St. There were no written or oral objections. Mayor Pro-Tem Stueve closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. Two sealed bids were received and opened for the property at 323 W Erie St. 1st bid was originally made for $10,000, then amended to $8,000. 2nd bid was made for $9,000. Motion to award the bid to Brett Marcum for $9,000 made by Tuttle, second by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to approve consent agenda: a) Minutes from February 4, 2025, Council Meeting, b) Minutes from February 5, 2025, Park Board Meeting, c) Minutes from February 6, 2025, Little Willow Dog Park Advocate Meeting, d) Claims list, e) January 2025 Bank Reconciliation, f) January 2025 Utility Reconciliation, and g) approval of Liquor License for Eagle Food Mart, LLC made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Citizen inquiry: David Reisz questioned the Council about the lot next to his property at 204 E Erie St. When David began the process of rebuilding the property, the Council agreed to sell him the lot next to the property to turn into a parking lot. At the time, it was decided to wait until the removal of the well was fully finished before taking any action. Motion to hire Vince Ring, Career EMT, starting February 17, 2025, made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve pay application #7 to Rogge General Contractors in the amount of $26,377.70 made by Tuttle, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Aneitah Garman gave the Park Board update. She requested that the Park Board budget be raised. She also discussed the Board’s 5-year plan. Kayln Kolls, People Service, discussed the Elm St repairs, the air valve controls were repaired and are working, a sewer main issue on Canal St, and completion of all monthly samples. Rich Gochenour, Public Works Director, updated the Council on snow removal. He had a broken plow and he promptly repaired it. The side-by-side has been doing great and keeping up. Motion to approve Resolution 25-09 approving contributions from Hotel-Motel Tax Revenue and designating as a Public Purpose made by Tuttle, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-10 Setting Camping Fees made by Taylor, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-11 Adopting City of Missouri Valley purchasing policies and procedures made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-12 Setting the wage for Career EMT, Vince Ring made by Tuttle, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Motion to TABLE Resolution 25-13 entering into a lease with American Tower Asset Sub, LLC for the purpose of entering into the third amendment to a communications site lease agreement made by Tuttle, second by Taylor. Motion to Table passes. The March 4, 2025, the City Council Meeting will be held at the Public Library due to a special (school) election at the Rand Center. Motion to set the date of April 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. for the Proposed Property Tax Levy made by Tuttle, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Tuttle stated that he reached out to the Masonic Lodge about Spring Clean-up Day and they are willing to share the cost. They suggested asking Boy Scouts to help. He thanked Jeannie Wortman for the great Chamber Awards Banquet. Keizer questioned the progress on the 817 Maple St property. The City has started the abandonment process. Colglazier stated the owners have 60 days to respond. No City Administrator comments. Budget Workshop: Colglazier and Council discussed having an IT Bridge service for City Hall, CJ’s Spraying city properties, a new shed for the Parks department, rewiring street lights on Erie St, new telephones for City Hall, digitizing the cemetery, and People Service requests. Motion to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. made by Taylor, second by Keizer. Motion passes. 500 E ERIE ST LLC, CITY, PAY REQUEST 4 AND 5 $12,526.22 AUDITOR OF STATE, CITY, AUDIT $425.00 B & R CONCRETE, STREET, REPAIRS ON ELM ST $3,700.00 BAILIFF, JEREMY, EMS, REIBURSEMENT EMT REFRESHER $200.00 BAKER & TAYLOR, LIBRARY, BOOKS $136.85 BORUFF PLUMBING, WATER, REPAIR CURB STOP $1,694.32 BOUND TREE, EMS, COLLAR $192.12 CANON, CITY, COPIER LEASE $142.96 CAPITAL, FIRE/EMS, COPIER LEASE $40.00 CASEYS, POLICE, FUEL $1,297.13 CB WATER WORKS, WATER, TESTING $50.00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITY, MO VALLEY RALLY $5,000.00 CINTAS, PARK/STREET, UNIFORMS $1,222.25 CLIVE LIBRARY, LIBRARY, DAMAGED BOOK $17.99 CONTROL SERVICES, LIBRARY, ISSUE WITH ACCUATOR $496.50 COUNTRY HARDWARE, PARK, BOLTS FOR MEMORIAL $16.45 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, POLICE/STREET, FUEL $313.77 DIVELBESS AGRONOMY, STREET, BEAVER REMOVAL WTP $125.00 ECO WATER SYSTEM, CITY, WATER $154.75 FELD FIRE, LIBRARY, FIRE ALARM INSPECTION $563.00 FIRST WIRELESS, FIRE/EMS, PAGERS $5,414.85 HARRISON CO EMERGENCY, POLICE, IOWA SYSTEM USAGE $2,500.00 HARRISON CO LANDFILL, CITY, FEB LANDFILL ASSESSMENT $5,860.00 HARRISON CO TITLE, CITY, TITLE DOZIER $320.00 IA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, POLICE, JAN - MARCH SYSTEM INVOICE $300.00 JQ OFFICE, LIBRARY, LEASE AND COLORED COPIES $182.35 JQ OFFICE, CITY, LEASE AND COLORED COPIES $714.71 KENNARD FIRE DEPT, EMS, LUCAS DEVICE $8,000.00 MASTERCARD, CITY, SUPPLIES $3,057.12 MATHESON, EMS, OXYGEN $342.59 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, CITY, ELECTRICITY $9,793.81 MIDWEST LABORATORIES, SEWER, MONTHLY TESTING $160.30 MIDWEST MECHANICAL, LIBRARY, FIX SPRINKLER DAMAGE TO LIGHTS $828.70 MO VALLEY TIRES, POLICE, FLAT TIRE REPAIR $28.00 MOTION AUTO, POLICE, OIL CHANGE $98.79 MUSFELDT, RICHARD, LIBRARY, JANUARY CLEANING $330.00 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, CLASSIFIED $188.25 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, CLASSIFIED $487.03 OLSON CONTRACTING, SEWER, WILLOW DIKE SEWER PIPE DAMAGE $2,170.00 OMAHA WORLD HERALD, LIBRARY, 52-WEEK SUBSCRIPTION $672.59 ONE BILLING, EMS, EMS BILLING JAN $3,350.12 PRESTO X, POLICE/CITY, PEST CONTROL $171.84 PROCHASKA, FIRE, FIRE STATION ADDITION $1,367.15 R & S WASTE, CITY, TRASH SERVICE $264.00 RASMUSSEN, LIBRARY, FIX HEAT EXCHANGER $6,320.67 SCANTRON, CITY, CYBER BACKUP/SECURITY/ANNUAL FEE $568.28 SIMMERING CORY, CITY, CODIFICATION PROJECT $2,000.00 TAYLOR OIL, CITY, FUEL $572.67 TERRACON, FIRE, CONCRETE TESTING $2,991.00 US POST MASTER, WATER/SEWER, MARCH BILLING $500.00 US POST MASTER, WATER/SEWER, FEE ADDRESS CHANGES $100.00 ZOLL, CITY, ELECTRODES FOR DEFIBULATOR $138.32 ZOLL, PARK, BATTERY FOR DEFIBULATOR $484.00 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $425.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES $10,707.62 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL $32,882.30 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND $243.21 TOTAL $132,849.58 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL $64,117.17 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT $157.54 FIRE DEPARTMENT $3,134.58 EMS DEPARTMENT $18,427.03 ROAD USE $15,882.40 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $12,526.22 DEBT SERVICE 2021 PROJECTS 2024 PROJECTS $4,358.15 WATER $8,249.41 SEWER $5,997.08 TOTAL $132,849.58 FUND SUMMARY REVENUE JANUARY GENERAL $77,680.28 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT FIRE DEPARTMENT $300,266.99 EMS DEPARTMENT $24,023.92 ROAD USE $31,819.99 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS $4,360.41 LOCAL OPTION TAX $33,217.97 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $1,377.72 DEBT SERVICE TOTAL $2,581.54 WATER $70,769.33 SEWER $37,144.34 LONGVIEW/SUNNYSIDE SEWER TOTAL $583,242.49 Patty Stueve, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator MVTN 3-5-25
