CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, July 1, 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, Evelyn Marshall, Bruce Kocher, Mary Jo Buckley, Mike Guinan, Pat Skelton, Rich Gochenour, John Harrison, and Aneitah Garmann. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve the Agenda for July 1, 2025, made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda: a) Minutes from June 17, 2025, Council Meeting, b) Claims List, and c) Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine Permits for From Earth Wellness, Eagle Food Mart, and Mo’s Mini Mart made by Tuttle, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Pat Skelton discussed the MV Development Corporation. No citizen inquiries. Jeannie Wortman, Chamber of Commerce, updated the Council on events happening around town. Council agreed to let the Chamber put up a sign on City property on Highway 30, and to waive all the park fees for the Mo Valley Rally. Bruce Kocher updated the Council on events going on at the Library. John Harrison, Building Official, discussed the Sidewalk Improvement Bids. Motion to hire B & R Concrete, contingent on getting a Contractor’s License before starting the work, made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to Table discussion on sealed bids for 43-111 made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to Table sewer re-averaging at 927 N 1st St and 105 W Superior St made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Tuttle wished everyone a Happy 4th of July and questioned the Water Tower Inspection Report. Keizer also questioned the Water Tower Inspection Report. Stueve wished everyone a Happy 4th of July and reminded citizens to mow their lawns. Colglazier discussed the Water Tower Inspection Report, the annexation of land process, the Rand Center attorney is working with the City attorney, the 500 E Erie LLC is over budget and would like another loan, the Harrison Co Conservation Board will be at the August 5 Council Meeting, and the Highway 30 Bypass will have a meeting with business owners on Willow Road. Jim Olmstead will be at the next meeting to discuss the agreement with the City and the DOT, sewer re-averaging, and safety concerns at City Hall. Motion to adjourn at 6:42 made by Tuttle, second by Keizer. Motion passes. ALEX AIR APPARATUS, FIRE, GEAR DRYER CABINET $10,777.27 ALEX AIR APPARATUS, FIRE, COAT/PANT SAFETY PPE $10,098.63 BOMGAARS, POOL/PARK, KEYS/HEARING PROTECTION $103.47 COLGLAZIER, TURRIE, CITY, MILEAGE IMFOA AND MPA $429.61 DIGITAL ALLY, POLICE, WIRELESS RADIO NEW CRUISER $319.00 DJS CONTAINER, HOTEL/MOTEL, MV CLEANUP DAY DUMPSTERS $1,015.58 HAIGHT, GARY, PARK, STEPPING UP TO BE MARKET MANAGER $300.00 HANKINS, LOREE, CITY, MILEAGE/HOTEL MPA $585.53 HYDRO PLUMBING, SEWER, STORM DRAINS $2,936.25 IA COMMUNITIES ASSURANCE POOL, CITY, ADDED BOND CONVERAGE $1,185.00 KOLLS, KAYLN, FIRE, FUEL PUMP REIMBURSEMENT $53.99 MCLAUGHLIN'S, SEWER, SEWER PLUGGED WEST AND HURON $1,370.00 MICHAEL TODD, CEMETERY/STREET, POST AND SIGNS $708.04 MISSION COMMUNICATION, SEWER, SOFTWARE WASTE WATER $1,608.00 MO VALLEY TIRES, STREET, O RING FOR LOADER $113.00 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, SEWER, AIR VALVES CANAL ST $2,780.00 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, MINUTES $155.95 OLMSTED & PERRY, STREET, HGWY 30 BYPASS/LEVEE $1,001.80 PEOPLE SERVICE, WATER/SEWER, JULY MONTHLY SERVICE $24,742.00 RASMUSSEN, POOL/LIBRARY, PREVENTATIVE MAINT $2,431.50 SALVO DEREN SCHENCK, CITY, LEGAL FEES APRIL AND MAY $2,446.00 TELRITE, POLICE/CITY, LONG DISTANCE $72.33 THE OFFICE STOP, CITY, COPY PAPER $230.00 US POSTMASTER, WATER/SEWER, JULY BILLING $500.00 WARNER, MARK, TRAIN, REIMBURSE WATER SOFTNER SALT $13.25 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATION, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $103.05 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATION, CITY, JULY 25 SERVICE FEE $94.50 DEARBORN NATL, CITY, JULY 25 LIFE/ADD INSURANCE $87.02 IPERS, IPERS, IPERS $14,726.67 TREASURER STATE OF IA, CITY, IA WITHHOLDING $2,935.54 WELLMARK BCBS, CITY, JULY 25 HEALTH INSURANCE $25,487.40 USDA, CITY, LOAN WATER IMPROVEMENT $9,440.00 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $16,875.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES $13,464.81 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL $47,630.91 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND TOTAL $196,821.10 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL $73,728.82 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT $13.25 FIRE DEPARTMENT $11,134.94 EMS DEPARTMENT $7,713.93 ROAD USE $14,110.03 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS $22,047.55 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEBT SERVICE 2021 PROJECTS 2024 PROJECTS $10,777.27 2025 PROJECTS WATER $29,020.28 SEWER $28,275.03 TOTAL $196,821.10 Sherman Struble, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 7-16-25
