CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 Mayor Marshall presided over the meeting, which was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Tuttle, Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin. Councilman Struble was absent. Citizens present were Adam Bellis, Jeannie Wortman, Mary Jo Buckley, Jerry Keizer, Jody Hardison, Aneitah Garmann, Katie Moyer, Rich Gochenour, Jake Zimmerer, Brandon Fender, Dawn Meadows, Milinda Coddington, John Weatherwax, Jack Thornburg, Loree Hankins, John Harrison, Chris Kraushaar, Karley Brack, Kalyn Kolls, Lee Lange, Angel Smiley and Brayden Flock. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve agenda for January 20, 2026, made by Tuttle, seconded by Keizer. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. There were no public comments. Motion to approve consent agenda: a) Minutes from January 6, 2026, City Council Meeting, b) Minutes from January 7, 2026, Park Board Meeting, c) Minutes from January 8, 2026, Little Willow Dog Park Advocate Meeting, d) Financial Report for December 2025, e) Utility Reconciliation Report for December 2025, and f) Claims list made by Tuttle, seconded by Meadows. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Jake Zimmerer, Eagle Engineering, updated the Council on the 4th and 7th Street projects. Bidding will start in April for those projects. Motion to approve agreement between the City of Missouri Valley and Eagle Engineering for professional services on the 4th and 7th Street Water and Street Improvements made by Tuttle, seconded by Keizer. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to authorize the mayor and/or city clerk to execute the agreement between the City of Missouri Valley and Eagle Engineering for professional services on the 4th and 7th Street Water and Street Improvements made by Meadows, seconded by Tuttle. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to reject bids on Longview Road Drainage Improvements made by Meadows, seconded by Tuttle. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Zimmerer is uncomfortable accepting bids for the project without the easement in place. The Council would like bids on a “band-aid” fix. Zimmerer will get plans drawn up and reconvene with the Council when done. Tuttle would like to try to get ahold of the property owner one last time, then proceed with redesign if necessary. Angel Smiley, Fire Chief, reported for the year 2025 that the MVFD responded to 605 fire and EMS calls. Smiley praised the fire department and surrounding area departments for an amazing job at containing the fire over the weekend. They have a training opportunity coming up to practice extraction and ventilation procedures. Motion to approve returning member Karley Brack made by Meadows, seconded by Tuttle. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Councilman Meadows commended the EMS and fire department on doing a great job. He is very impressed with the response time to a recent accident. Jeannie Wortman, Chamber of Commerce, updated the Council on events happening in the city. She discussed ribbon cuttings for Embellish Spa and Loess Hills Memorials. She reminded everyone of the Chili Cookoff on January 24. She also stated that they will not hold their annual awards banquet. They will instead be doing a Patriot Ball held at the Calvary Falls Event Center. Community Recycle Day is scheduled for April 11 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Rand Center parking lot. People Service, Kalyn and Eric, presented the monthly water and wastewater reports. Gilpin asked them to explain the process of handling complaints about brown water. Eric stated that the first step is to call and report it. Once reported, it can be documented. Posting a social media post is not considered reporting. Once documented, they will go out and investigate by calling the resident, going to the resident’s property and surrounding properties, trying to figure out what is going on, and they log it into their system. Meadows discussed the TCE testing. Eric stated that it is required to be tested every 6 years, with the last test being done in October 2024. The results were so low that TCE couldn’t be detected. Tuttle would like the TCE testing done annually. Aneitah Garmann, Park Board, updated the Council on the removal of dirt from the old BMX track, the Gathering Market’s website is active, and they will be entering the Chili Cook Off. Dawn Meadows, Library Director, updated the Council on all the fun activities happening. Motion to approve a $3,500 Drifterfest sponsorship to be paid from Hotel/Motel Tax revenues and waive the park fee for June 6, 2026, made by Meadows, seconded by Tuttle. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Discussion was held on 500 E Superior Street and what the next step should be. The Council decided to get bids for the demolition of the house. Discussion was held on pricing for events at the Rand Community Center. A decision was made to revisit the topic in 6 months or sooner if issues occur. Discussion was held on the relocation of City Hall to the Rand Community Center. The Council would like to go ahead with the transition. The first step is getting it out for bids. Mayor Marshall discussed the meeting he had with County Conservation regarding a property on Primary Hill. They would like the city to donate that property to the County. They would like to make trails on top of Primary Hill. There is a test well on the property currently. Jake Zimmerer is going to find out about the well and the process that needs to happen. The Council would like a representative from the County Conservation to come to a meeting. Meadows stated that there have been a lot of negative comments about the city and how it is being led. He is very proud to be serving the community on the Council and reminding everyone that not everything you see on social media is correct. “If anyone has questions, concerns, or suggestions, I encourage everyone to come to City Council meetings. We want to hear from you. The Council and city staff emails are all available on the city’s website. I welcome hearing from residents as well. We are not always going to agree, but I do believe Missouri Valley is strongest with respectful conversations, fact-based and focused on moving forward together.” He questioned whether the sign on Highway 30 coming into town from the west has lighting for nighttime. He would like to see some lights on that sign. Gilpin thanked the community for stepping up and voting in the election. He also thanked all the candidates who stepped forward to run and hopes they would continue to stay involved in the community. He also stated how proactive the newly elected officials have been in trying to help the city even before taking their oath. Colglazier stated that an interest rate needs to be decided on for 500 E Erie. The Council decided on 6.75%. She stated that there was a fire in the park over the weekend, and the resident has been displaced from their home. The resident would like to stay at the campground, free of charge, until they can figure something out. The Council agreed to let them stay for 30 days and revisit the situation. There was no budget workshop. Motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. made by Tuttle, seconded by Keizer. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, PAY REQUEST 21, $6,270.08 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, PAY REQUEST 22, $45,805.03 AFIINITY NETWORK, CITY/POLICE, LONG DISTANCE, $46.36 AGRIVISION, PARK/STREET, OIL AND FILTERS, $140.49 AMAZONA BUSINESS, LIBRARY, BOOKS, $847.32 BORUFF PLUMBING, SEWER, 715 & 735 Grove St JETTED AND PUMPED, $1,400.00 BOUND TREE, EMS, PATIENT SUPPLIES, $1,046.04 CASEYS, POLICE, FUEL, $552.66 CHAMBER, TRAIN, MEMBERSHIP, $150.00 CHI HEALTH, POLICE, J GAUKEL MED TEST, $20.00 CINTAS, PARK/STREET, UNIFORMS, $1,282.25 CJS FUTURE, CITY, KEYS, $5.98 DATAVANT, POLICE, RECORDS REQUEST FEE, $6.50 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, CITY, FUEL, $1,233.05 DORSEY WHITNEY, FIRE, LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH NOVEMBER 2025 FSA, $15,000.00 FELD FIRE, FIRE, PARTS FOR TRUCK, $124.06 FELD SECURITY, LIBRARY, ALARM MONITORING QTR 3, $105.00 GALLS, POLICE, J GAUKEL UNIFORMS, $875.37 GOCHENOUR, RICH, STREET, REIMBURSEMENT DINNER FOR TRAINING, $15.50 HARRISON CO LANDFILL, CITY, DECEMBER AND JAN ASSESSMENTS, $11,716.26 HARRISON CO TITLE, CITY, 731 N 5TH ST, $245.00 HARRISO CO TITLE, CITY, 207 W ST CLAIR, $275.00 HARRSON CO TITLE, CITY, 806 E ERIE, $230.00 HOOPLA, LIBRARY, DIGITAL LIBRARY, $1,000.00 IT BRIDGE, CITY, JANUARY CONTRACT, $250.00 JQ OFFICE, CITY, COPIER LEASE, $662.09 JQ OFFICE, LIBRARY, COPIER LEASE, $142.80 MASTERCARD, CITY, SUPPLIES, $1,080.77 MATHESON, EMS, OXYGEN, $258.31 MATT PARROTT, WATER/SEWER, UTILITY BILLS, $1,529.10 MELLEN & ASSOCIATES, WATER, CALIBRATION OF NEW ACTUATORS, $3,400.00 MENARDS, BUILDING, PADLOCKS, $58.64 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, CITY, ELECTRICITY, $7,497.76 MIDWEST LABORATORIES, WATER/SEWER, TESTING/SUPPLIES, $198.35 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, WATER, WATER METERS, $1,304.00 MUSFELDT, JACOB, LIBRARY, LAWN SERVICE 2026, $1,500.00 MUSFELDT, RICHARD, LIBRARY, DECEMBER CLEANING, $500.00 MV NAPA, PARKS/STREET, ANTIFREEZE, BATTERY, OIL, $309.14 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, LEGALS, $231.08 MV TIMES NEWS, TRAIN, POLAR EXPRESS ADVT, $180.00 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, LEGALS, $46.11 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, LEGALS, $15.19 ONE BILLING, EMS, EMS BILLING, $1,850.74 R & S WASTE, CITY, TRASH SERVICE, $264.00 REISZ ELECTRIC, RAND, DEPOSIT FOR NEW ACCESS SYSTEM, $3,552.49 REISZ ELECTRIC, TRAIN, LIGHTING IN TUNNEL, $302.10 SCANTRON, CITY, CYBER BACKUP/SECURITY, $258.16 SIRCHE, POLICE, SPECIMEN KITS, $61.89 TERRACON, FIRE, TESTING, $789.00 THE WINDOW GUYS, CITY, WINDOW WASHING, $52.00 UNITY POINT CLINIC, POLICE, J GAUKEL MED TEST, $65.00 UNMC, FIRE, CPR TRAINING, $160.00 US POST MASTER, WATER/SEWER, FEBRUARY UTILITY BILLING, $550.00 WINDSTREAM, POLICE/FIRE, EMERGENCY LINE, $67.23 ZIEGLER, STREET, FRONT END LOADER REPAIRS, $178.30 AVESIS, CITY, JAN 26 VISION INSURANCE, $286.92 TREASURER STATE OF IA, CITY, DEC 25 WATER EXCISE TAX, $3,576.38 TREASURER STATE OF IA, CITY, DEC 25 SALES AND USE, $801.75 WASHINTON NATL, CITY, B KOCHER INSURANCE, $33.00 IA DEPT OF HHS, POLICE, CHILD SUPPORT, $383.07 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $1,375.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES, $15,376.53 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL, $41,774.68 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND, $382.95 TOTAL, $179,696.48 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL, $64,363.73 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT, $732.55 FIRE DEPARTMENT, $995.64 EMS DEPARTMENT, $10,945.07 ROAD USE, $13,023.01 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS, $327.90 LOCAL OPTION TAX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, $52,075.11 DEBT SERVICE 2021 PROJECTS 2024 PROJECTS, $15,789.00 2025 PROJECTS WATER, $14,891.21 SEWER, $6,553.26 TOTAL, $179,696.48 FUND SUMMARY REVENUE NOVEMBER FEDERAL GRANTS MISC POLICE ACCIDENT REPORT, $12.00 COURT FINES, $1,129.96 PARKING FINES BUILDING PERMIT, $283.50 COURT FINES REGISTRATIONS PET LICENSES, $45.00 CHARGES FOR SERVICES LANDFILL ASSESSMENT, $6,097.87 PENALTIES, $77.16 LIBRARY TAXES, $4,401.77 COUNTY LIBRARY IOWA STATE LIBRARY, $1,320.04 BOOKS, FINES, ECT GRANTS, $1,025.00 DONATIONS - RIALTO, $40,000.00 PARK FEES, $575.00 MEMORIAL DONATIONS, $100.00 DOG PARK DONATIONS, $9,117.90 REIMBURSEMENT SWIM POOL FEES SWIM POOL LESSONS/AEROBICS TAX POOL SALES POOL DONATIONS POOL REIMBURSEMENT INTEREST-PERP CARE, $27.06 DONATIONS - CEMETERY, $28,000.00 LOT SALES-CEMETERY TRANSFER IN PROPERTY TAXES, $18,765.45 AG LAND TORT LIABILITY, $4,691.80 EMA PROP TAXES, $67.54 UTILITY EXCISE TAX HOTEL/MOTEL TAX, $9,381.47 LIQUOR/WINE CIGARETTE PERMITS FRANCHISE FEES INTEREST GENERAL, $3,389.67 RENT TOWER, $3,106.25 PAY IN LIEU TAXES COMM/IND PROP TAX REPLACEMENT MISC GENERAL GOVT, $75.40 TRAIN DONATION, $1,210.00 TRAIN RIDES TRAIN MERCHANDISE, $173.00 TOWNSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS DONATIONS FD INTEREST EMS EMS BILLING, $14,773.29 ROAD USE TAX, $29,717.09 CHARGES FOR SERVICES PROPERTY TAXES, $14,608.36 COMM/IND PROP TAX REPLACEMENT INSURANCE SETTLEMENT UTILITY EXCISE TAX LOCAL OPTION TAX, $46,087.54 INTEREST ECON DEVELOP, $43.95 CDBG HOUSING GRANT PROPERTY TAXES, $9,887.28 COMM/IND PROP TAX REPLACEMENT TRANSFER IN PROCEEDS FROM DEBT/LOAN, $262,242.87 CEM PERP CARE INTEREST - WATER, $422.31 WATER METERED SALES, $59,256.41 UNMETERED SALES PENALTIES-WATER, $1,147.93 MISC TURN ON, $195.00 SALES TAX-WATER WATER EXCISE TAX, $3,489.79 REIMBURSEMENT, $6,406.86 WATER DEPOSITS, $400.00 METERS, VALVES, $35.00 INTEREST - SEWER, $33.78 SEWER USER FEES, $41,506.61 PENALTIES - SEWER, $517.48 MIS CHARGES - SEWER SALES TAX-SEWER, $790.83 LONGVIEW SEWER REIMB TOTAL, $624,635.22 Roger Marshall, Mayor Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 2-4-26
