KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
April 1, 2024 7:20 PM
Regular meeting of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Motion was made by Bender, and seconded by Spitzer, to approve the agenda, with all voting yes.
Council members present: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim.
Motion was made by G Schmidt and seconded by J Schmidt approving the minutes of the meeting from March 18, 2024, with all voting yes, the minutes were approved and published.
On a motion by Beisheim and seconded by Spitzer, the following bills were allowed with all voting yes. (See below list of bills)
Alliant Energy, Monthly 13,929.55
Amazon Capitol Services, Pickleball Nets 497.97
Beacon Athletics, Ballpark Equipment 435.00
Blake Hershberger Enterprises, City Shop - Rock 840.00
City of Kalona, Final Water Bill - Rent Deposit - Yutzy/Nolasco 144.12
City of Wellman, Senior Meals 400.00
CJ Moyna & Sons, Nutmeg Chip Seal 28,136.11
Corridor Equipment Rental, Water Parts 958.24
Garden & Associates, Engineering 9,235.16
Gingerich Tiling, Storm Sewer Parts 183.33
Golden Delight Bakery, Meeting 13.00
Hardman Painting, WCR - Library Teen Area 315.00
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll Taxes) 598.94
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 32,958.62
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 12,358.96
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll) 1,672.12
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, 2024-2025 Membership Dues 894.00
Iowa Department of Revenue, State Withholding 1,762.00
Iowa Department of Revenue, Water Excise Tax 1,802.15
Iowa Department of Revenue, Sewer Sales Tax 297.32
Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association, Dues/Spring Conference 200.00
Iowa Public Employment Retirement System, IPERS 8,006.02
Itech, Office Supplies 9.99
Jackie Etheredge, Office Cleaning 200.00
JFH Welding & Fabrication LLC, WCR - Disc Golf Signs 437.00
Johnson County Refuse, Garbage/Recycle - March 16,227.55
JW’s Food, Water Lab Testing/Supplies 121.44
Kalona Coop Technology, Monthly 2,024.74
Kalona Coop Technology, Library Teen Area 474.57
Kleopfer Lawn Care, Park Fertilization 550.00
Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Monthly 10.11
Kuenster Heating & Air, Water Tower Repairs/Post Office Repairs 2,577.98
L.L. Pelling, Nutmeg Chip Seal 48,726.65
Matthew Jacoby, Refund - DOT Physical 175.00
Pool Tech, Pool Chemicals 4,674.24
Reserve Account, Postage 600.00
Southeast Iowa Insurance - 2024/2025 Insurance Renewal 126,230.95
Spencer Yutzy, Refund Water Rental Deposit Balance 55.88
Stevens Erosion Control, WCR - Disc Golf 501.50
The Northway Corporation, Manhole Pressure Filter Gasket 236.56
Thrapp Electric, Downtown Lights/Water Plant Aerator 1,505.10
Uline, WCR- Library Teen Area 409.08
USA Blue Book, Water Testing Supplies 1,425.36
YMCA of Washington County, YMCA Agreement - April 2024 4,500.00
WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 45,435.13
General Fund 67,082.25
Library Board Fund 3,227.37
Garbage Fund 16,151.09
Road Use Fund 9,948.67
Trust & Agency Fund 3,295.95
Water Fund 10,062.77
Sewer Fund 29,342.75
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 25,068.33
General Fund 6,866.29
Washington Co. Riverboat Fd 54,794.04
Library Board Fund 212.99
Garbage Fund 50.00
Local Option Sales Tax Fund 25,875.39
Water Fund 16,316.80
Sewer Fund 12,079.19
Public Forum:
Bob Yoder, the County Representative for the Kalona area, was present to share with them that the Washington County Supervisors are still working on their plan for windmills in the County. Mr. Yoder shared that the State of Iowa is getting pressure from wind energy companies to pass legislation so that counties won’t be able to have ordinances preventing windmills.
Discussion of Chicken Application for 914 10th Street, was held by the council. Elley Mohling and Lilly Neuzil were present regarding their application and answered questions that the council had. Due to one neighbor not wanting to sign the chicken application section for neighbors’ consent, the council directed Ms. Neuzil to place the chicken coop on the side of the property away from that neighbor. A motion was made by Beisheim, and seconded by G Schmidt, to approve the application. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Consideration of Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division License Renewal for the following:
Kalona Brewing Company – Class C Retail Alcohol License
The motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by J Schmidt. With a 4-1 vote, the motion was carried.
Setting of Public Hearing on April 15, 2024, regarding the 2024-2025 Budget at 7:00 PM.
The motion was made by G Schmidt and seconded by Bender. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Recognition of 1st Quarter Washington County Riverboat Funds for $54,794.04, was done by the council. Funds will be used for council-approved budgeted projects.
Resolution 2024-K, a resolution approving the temporary street closures for the 100k Horseshoe Gravel Bike Race. Portions of 9th Street and D Avenue, and 9th Street and C Avenue will be closed. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by Bender, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. The council was then polled with Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim each voting yes. The motion carried.
Resolution 2024-L, a resolution waiving the right to review a Washington County parcel split located within 2 miles of city limits. The split was for Marlin Miller – Maple Leaf Farms Inc. Motion was made by G Schmidt, and seconded by J Schmidt, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. The council was then polled with Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim each voting yes. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor
Published in The News, Thursday, April 11, 2024 L-160
