CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Mayor Kelly presided over the meeting, calling it to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council members present: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Stueve. Councilman Taylor was absent. Citizens present were Evelyn Marshall, Adam Bellis, William Huey, Steven Johnson, Jerry Keizer, Jody Hardison, Katie Moyer, Loree Hankins, John Harrison, Rich Gochenour, Mary Jo Buckley, Dawn Meadows, Trisha LeMaire, Amber Flock, Doug West, Christopher Gilpin, Roger Marshall, Russ Meadows, David Reisz, Kenny Randeris, Trever Melby, Tabbi Melby, Kalyn Kolls, Angel Smiley, Robert Wagner, Lee Lange, Aneitah Garmann, Jack Thornburg, Tina Thornburg, Julie Marshall, Wayne Kester and Breanna Byrnes. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayor Kelly opened the Public Hearing at 6 p.m. regarding the conveyance of a portion of 200 E Erie Street within the original town of Missouri Valley, Iowa. There were no written or oral objections. Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing at 6:01 p.m. Motion to approve agenda for November 18, 2025, made by Struble, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Christopher Gilpin addressed the Council regarding Ordinance 620, stating he feels it can be refined and more polished before approval, and suggested tabling the item. He discussed Resolution 25-41 and Resolution 19-06. He feels the Council should not approve it because they are the same. Colglazier stated that Resolution 25-41 is Resolution 19-06 with amendments. Motion to approve Consent Agenda: a) Minutes from November 3, 2025, City Council Meeting; b) Minutes from November 5, 2025, Park Board Meeting; c) Minutes from November 6, 2025, Little Willow Dog Park Advocate Meeting; d) Claims List; e) Financial Report for October 2025; f) Utility Reconciliation Report for October 2025; and g) Police report for October 2025 made by Stueve, second by Struble. Motion passes. Motion to approve pay application #16 in the amount of $260,906.65 payable to Rogge General Contractors, Inc., made by Tuttle, second by Struble. Motion passes. William Huey gave an update on construction progress. MidAmerican Energy will be here to set up electricity. Jessica Bass, USDA, will be doing a walkthrough of the fire station addition on Friday, November 21, 2025. Completion of the addition is 97.37% complete. Stueve questioned if there was any retainage. Colglazier stated it is 5%. Discussion was held on the price change for Rogge General Contractor repairing the concrete in front of the fire station bay. Mayor Kelly questioned why the city must pay for the driveway when we already paid for it once. He stated, “The contractor did it correctly according to Prochaska’s design, so why should we pay for it a second time? It is ridiculous to come here and ask for more money due to no fault of the City. We did not mess this up, we did not pour that concrete, we did not tear it out, why should we have to pay for it again?” William Huey stated, “The information we were given at the time was as accurate as we could get. We turned it over to the contractor and made it to meet all the governmental requirements for slope and cross-slope for that sidewalk, forcing that concrete to be steeper not allowing the trucks to get in. We did not know that at the time, until they backed the trucks into it.” Stueve questioned whose design did they go by, and why did Prochaska not double check the survey without making sure it was correct. Huey stated that the past chief handled the survey and gave it to their engineering firm. Arguments were made about the design, timeframe, and costs of the project. Kelly reiterated, “It is still not the City’s fault. We hired your company to do a job, and your company messed up. The contractor should not have to pay for it, and we should not have to either. We are your customer, you did us wrong, and you should have made it right. $59,471 is not making it right.” Huey stated that they also took a loss on this project. “There was zero ownership for the error that was made. Take ownership of it and make it right. It is that simple. You messed up, make it right!” Kelly exclaimed. Tuttle questioned why the concrete was removed without a resolution in place. John Harrison stated that during one of the walk-throughs, the contractor discussed removing the alleyway and bay entrance approach at the same time. The question was asked if the city could get another bid to do the concrete repair. Huey stated that the city will have to fire the contractor and go through a process with our insurance company and hire another contractor. This could be a breach of contract. Councilman Taylor arrived at 6:44 p.m. Motion to approve Rogge General Contractors, Inc. PCO#005-R: concrete approach rework revised in the amount of $59,471.00 made by Struble, second by Keizer. Aye – Struble and Keizer. Nay – Tuttle, Taylor, and Stueve. Motion fails. Angel Smiley, Fire Chief, stated they had 47 calls since October. She also stated that ambulance 110 is currently broken down and will be repaired. Aneitah Garmann, Park Board, updated Council on a new member, grants, the gathering market, and becoming a 501C3. The Council would like the new member to be introduced at the next meeting. Kalyn Kolls, People Service, updated the Council on matters of water and wastewater. She also presented quotes for actuators for the Water Plant. A decision will be made at the next council meeting. Rich Gochenour, Public Works Director, stated that all the trees have been removed for the 4th and 7th Street projects; and updated the Council on the Leak Detectors findings at the Aquatic Center. There is a suction line to a water feature that is separated, causing the loss of water. Gochenour is waiting to hear back for recommendations. Taylor would like the flags removed from the park. Motion to allow the City Clerk to consult with bond counsel regarding an additional loan for 500 E Erie LLC to support ongoing development made by Taylor, second by Struble. Aye – Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Taylor. Nay – Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-41 amending Resolution 19-06 social media policy for the City of Missouri Valley to establish city social media platforms, including Facebook, primarily as informational resources made by Struble, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-44 approving transfers of funds between city accounts made by Struble, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-45 conveying a portion of 200 E Erie St within the original town of Missouri Valley, Iowa, made by Struble, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-46 approving voluntary annexation of city-owned property to the City of Missouri Valley, Iowa, made by Stueve, second by Struble. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-47 setting a date of December 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for public hearing regarding the conveyance of 2213 Highway 30 made by Stueve, second by Struble. Motion passes. Motion to adopt first reading of Ordinance 620 an ordinance adopting Chapter 58 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Missouri Valley, Iowa, entitled “Urban Chickens” made by Taylor. There was not a second. Motion fails. Keizer asked Christopher Gilpin about his suggestions for Ordinance 620. He stated that there should be a yearly inspection and gain neighborhood approval. Keizer questioned when the yearly fee would take place. Colglazier stated that it could be based on the initial application. She also suggested that Gilpin bring her a copy of the Ordinance with his recommendations listed. Mary Jo Buckley suggested putting this out to a vote at the next election. Questions were asked about the people who already have chickens and what will be done with those properties. Citizens must file a complaint with City Hall. Motion to not allow chickens in the City of Missouri Valley, Iowa, made by Struble, second by Stueve. Aye – Struble, Stueve, and Tuttle. Nay – Taylor and Keizer. Motion passes. Motion to approve Health Insurance Renewal made by Taylor, second by Struble. Aye – Tuttle, Struble, and Taylor. Nay – Keizer and Stueve. Motion passes. Tuttle wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, he encouraged citizens to donate to the Food Pantry. He questioned the Martinez Bakery building and if we can reach out to have the sign fixed. He also welcomed newly elected council and mayor elect. Keizer discussed what the County Auditor stated about chickens. Citizens can get a petition, and they must have a percentage of signatures from the last city election, with signatures of that many people, and petition for a special election for chickens. Stueve would like the employee handbook amended. She would like the Health Insurance section amended. Taylor apologized for being late. He wished the newly elected member luck. Mayor Kelly congratulated the newly elected council and mayor. He also stated how much he appreciates all the time he has spent with the city. Colglazier reminded everyone of the walk-through of the Fire Addition on Friday, November 21, 2025, with Jessica from USDA, and MidAmerican will be here this week. She also discussed the audit findings. The official audit report will come in February. Motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. made by Taylor, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, PAY REQUEST 15, $16,552.25 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, PAY REQUEST 16, $37,949.38 AGRIVISION, PARK, PLUG FOR RANGER, $52.54 AMAZON, LIBRARY, SUPPLIES, $85.00 AMAZON, LIBRARY, GRANT EXPENSE, $1,154.88 AMAZON, LIBRARY, BOOKS, $407.78 BAKER & TAYLOR, LIBRARY, BOOKS, $174.48 BI-STATE MOTOR PARTS, SNOW, BATTERIES PLOW TRUCK, $277.80 BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, CITY, LIGHT BULBS AND STEEL, $42.98 BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, STREET, CHISEL CONCRETE BLOCKS, $34.99 BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, LIBRARY, GRANT SUPPLIES, $40.98 CASEYS, POLICE, FUEL, $479.70 CINTAS, STREET/PARK, UNIFORMS, $1,025.80 CJS, PARK, BATHROOM REPAIR, $24.47 CORNHUSKER INTL, STREET, SNOW PLOW MAINT, $480.21 CSI, CITY, NEW EMAILS, $125.00 CULLIGAN, TRAIN, WATER, $14.30 DAILY NONPAREIL, LIBRARY, SUBSCRIPTION, $529.99 ECO WATER, CITY, WATER, $102.25 FICHTER SPRAY FOAM, LIBRARY, DRYWALL - GRANT FOR COMMUNITY ROOM, $500.00 GENERAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS, STREET, GREEN LIGHTS FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, $393.00 HARRISON CO ENGINEER, STREET, DRAINAGE TUBE FOR DITCH, $1,174.80 HARRISON CO LANDFILL, CITY, NOVEMBER ASSESSMENT, $5,858.13 HAWKINS, WATER, CHLORINE ROOM UPGRADE, $3,850.00 IA FIREFIGHTERS ASSN, FIRE, 22 MEMBER DUES, $147.00 IA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, WATER, COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP 2026, $415.00 IA WESTERN COMM COLLEGE, FIRE, CPR CLASS, $175.00 IMFOA CERTIFICATION, CITY, L HANKINS APP FOR CERTIFICATION, $150.00 INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION, LIBRARY, SOFTWARE REPAIR, $136.21 IT BRIDGE, CITY, NOVEMBER CONTRACT, $250.00 JQ OFFICE, CITY/LIBRARY/FIRE/PD, COPIER LEASE, $875.92 KOCHER, BRUCE, LIBRARY, REIMBURSE GRANT EXPENSE, $64.10 KOCHER, BRUCE, LIBRARY, REIMBURSE GRANT EXPENSE, $48.98 LOGAN AUTO SUPPLY, PARK, CHOKE SPRAY, $6.84 LONG, JIM, PARK, REIMBURSE FOR FUEL, $22.64 LYMAN RICHEY, STREET, WINTER SAND, $829.96 QUILL, CITY, KLEENEX, CLOROX WIPES, $110.66 MASTERCARD, CITY, SUPPLIES, $2,991.07 MATHESON, EMS, OXYGEN, $195.71 MATHESON, EMS, OXYGEN, $358.75 MENARDS, DOG PARK, PAINT, $34.27 MICHAEL TODD, STREET, STOP SIGNS, $767.38 MICHAEL TODD, STREET, DEAD END SIGNS, $315.45 MICHAEL TODD, STREET, GALVANIZED TUBING, $750.00 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, CITY, ELECTRICITY, $7,617.10 MIDWEST LABORATORIES, WATER/SEWER, SAMPLES AND SUPPLIES, $784.60 MO VALLEY TIRES, POLICE, TIRE PACKAGE, $313.78 MUSFELDT, RICHARD, LIBRARY, OCTOBER CLEANING, $330.00 MV NAPA, CITY, SUPPLIES, $387.45 MV TIMES, CITY, LEGAL PUBLICATION, $44.54 MV TIMES, CITY, LEGAL PUBLICATION, $231.08 MV TIMES, TRAIN, TRAIN ADVERTISMENT, $70.50 OLMSTED & PERRY, CITY, HIGWY 30 BYPASS/CANAL ST, $380.00 ONE BILLING, EMS, EMS OCTOBER BILLING, $3,530.70 PITNEY BOWES, CITY, RED INK POSTAGE MACHIN, $109.67 PROCHASKA & ASSOCIATES, FIRE, FIRE STATION ADDITION, $793.10 R & S WASTE, CITY, TRASH SERVICE, $264.00 RAILFAN, TRAIN, MERCHANDISE, $387.68 RAILFAN, TRAIN, MERCHANDISE, $463.94 SALTER TRUCKING, STREET, SALT, $2,203.63 SALVO DEREN SCHENCK, CITY, SEPT - OCTOBER LEGAL FEES, $2,447.00 SCANTRON, CITY, NEW COMPUTERS, $10,866.42 T1 TECHNOLOGIES, CITY, NOVEMBER CAMERA MAINT, $190.00 TERRACON, FIRE, CONCRETE TESTING, $924.25 THE WINDOW GUYS, CITY, WINDOW WASHING, $52.00 WINDSTREAM, POLICE/FIRE, EMERGENCY LINE, $56.94 ZIEGLER, STREET, FRONT END LOADER REPAIRS, $734.43 BOKF, CITY, 2012B REFUNDING USDA LOAN, $232,933.67 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $1,300.55 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $512.88 IPERS, CITY, IPERS, $(0.05) TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, OCT 25 WATER EXCISE TAX, $3,933.34 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, OCT 25 SALE AND USE TAX, $735.39 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, $10,709.62 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL, $32,427.45 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND, $689.43 TOTAL, $398,191.81 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL, $51,391.37 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT, $983.31 FIRE DEPARTMENT, $524.42 EMS DEPARTMENT, $9,511.38 ROAD USE, $19,972.87 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS, $1,601.15 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, $54,501.63 2024 PROJECTS, $1,717.35 WATER, $250,065.60 SEWER, $7,922.73 TOTAL, $398,191.81 FUND SUMMARY REVENUE OCTOBER FEDERAL GRANTS, $1,290.09 ACCIDENT REPORT, $12.00 COURT FINES, $2,117.94 BUILDING PERMIT, $733.80 REGISTRATIONS, $100.00 PET LICENSES, $25.00 LANDFILL ASSESSMENT, $6,313.08 PENALTIES, $97.87 LIBRARY TAXES, $68,021.68 BOOKS, FINES, ECT, $496.09 GRANTS, $4,945.00 PARK FEES, $2,675.00 INTEREST-PERP CARE, $9.72 PROPERTY TAXES, $290,083.68 AG LAND, $2,617.27 TORT LIABILITY, $72,523.21 EMA PROP TAXES, $1,044.39 UTILITY EXCISE TAX, $4,879.88 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX, $1,815.20 LIQUOR/WINE, $398.13 FRANCHISE FEES, $57,796.16 INTEREST GENERAL, $4,665.18 RENT TOWER, $3,106.25 MISC GENERAL GOVT, $180.00 TRAIN DONATION, $475.25 TRAIN RIDES, $840.50 TRAIN MERCHANDISE, $257.00 TOWNSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS, $21,812.49 INTEREST EMS, $28.52 EMS BILLING, $19,562.23 ROAD USE TAX, $29,916.45 PROPERTY TAXES, $225,808.31 UTILITY EXCISE TAX, $2,552.67 LOCAL OPTION TAX, $26,292.46 INTEREST ECON DEVELOP, $10.48 CDBG HOUSING GRANT, $65,015.00 PROPERTY TAXES, $152,831.33 COMM/IND PROP TAX REPLACEMENT, $1,727.70 PROCEEDS FROM DEBT/LOAN, $104,599.40 INTEREST - WATER, $800.98 WATER METERED SALES, $66,550.88 UNMETERED SALES, $29.75 PENALTIES-WATER, $892.76 MISC TURN ON, $528.53 WATER EXCISE TAX, $3,926.39 WATER DEPOSITS, $1,200.00 INTEREST - SEWER, $26.40 SEWER USER FEES, $39,465.67 PENALTIES - SEWER, $513.09 SALES TAX-SEWER, $655.20 LONGVIEW SEWER REIMB, $5,400.00 TOTAL, $1,297,666.06 Shawn Kelly, Mayor Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 11-26-25
