KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
August 19, 2024 - 7:00 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 the tabling of agenda item 1. b) Chicken Application for – 707 F Avenue. With all voting yes, the agenda was approved.
Council members present: Bender, and Spitzer. G Schmidt was present via phone. J Schmidt and Beisheim were absent.
Motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by Bender approving the minutes of the meeting on August 5, 2024, with all voting yes, the minutes were approved and published.
On a motion by Spitzer and seconded by G Schmidt, the following bills were allowed with all voting yes. (See below list of bills)
A Tech/Freeman Alarm, Library Board 428.00
Access Systems, Monthly 72.36
Acco, Pool Chemicals 892.55
Amazon Capital Services, Office/Park Supplies 151.45
Amazon Capital Services, Library Board 310.73
Best Buy, Office Computer 2,150.73
Blake Hershberger Enterprises, Rock Hauling 892.50
CCSA, Boot Allowance - Hull 100.00
Center Point Large Print, Library Board 47.94
City of Kalona, Transfer to Water/Sewer Building Permit 1,140.00
City of Kalona, Library Board 23.51
City of Kalona, General Transfer - Water ACH 16,050.83
Cj’s Oil Company, Fuel 2,601.01
Dakota Supply Group, Sewer/Storm Sewer Supplies 1,035.00
Delta Dental, Vision Insurance 78.16
Delta Dental, Dental Insurance 678.96
Eastern Iowa Light & Power, Street Lighting 32.25
EBSCO, Library Board 33.00
Eldon Stutzman, Weed Killer/Hose Pump 846.89
Feld Fire, Fire Department 1,512.00
Hawkins, Water Chemicals 570.07
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll Taxes) 2,308.38
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 6,154.86
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 517.50
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll) 5,691.14
Impact7G, 10 Year Comp Plan 808.80
Ingram Library Services, Library Board 1,107.63
Jackie Etheredge, Library Board 1,050.00
Jesse Gingerich, Refund Water Rent Deposit Balance 83.87
Jessica Maurer, Refund water Rent Deposit Balance 32.68
John Deere Financial, Equipment Maintenance Parts 1,244.01
Kalona Auto Parts, Truck Maintenance Parts 443.30
Kalona Builders, Supplies 712.60
Kalona Coop Technologies, Library Board 434.99
Kalona Machine & Fab, Welding Projects 947.85
Kalona Tire, Sweeper Repair/Tire Service 1,791.93
Kuenster Heating & Air, Downtown Flower Basket Irrigation Repairs 91.96
Maple Avenue Nursery, Park Flowers 40.00
Meardon, Sueppel & Downer, Attorney Fees 495.00
Midwest Frame & Axle, Tire Chains 940.06
MSA Professional Services, Engineering - Vista Park Project 4,310.00
Office Express, Library Board 213.69
Overhead Door Company, Shop Door Repairs 488.50
Peterseim Funeral and Monument, Cemetery Charges 6,325.00
Principal Life Insurance, Life Insurance 310.41
River Products Company, Rock 1,857.29
Starlight Transport, Concrete Block 100.00
State Hygienic Laboratory, Lab Testing 245.50
TASC, Monthly 19.36
The News, Publications 837.50
Visa, Building Inspector Computer Update 105.93
Washington County Treasurer, Annual Taxes 4,668.00
Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Health Insurance 7,224.63
Yotty’s, Supplies 813.74
Yotty’s, Library Board 64.17
WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 14,671.88
General Fund 38,879.86
Washington Co. Riverboat Fd 249.50
Library Memorial Fund 150.00
Library Board Fund 3,818.54
Local Option Sales Tax Fund 808.80
Storm Sewer Utility Fund 517.50
Road Use Fund 8,734.37
Trust & Agency Fund 3,315.41
Capital Projects Fund 4,310.00
Water Fund 6,154.86
Sewer Fund 517.50
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 36,620.91
General Fund 27,199.77
Library Memorial Fund 25.00
Library Board Fund 134.67
Garbage Fund 16,382.38
Storm Sewer Utility Fund 3,669.07
Trust & Agency Fund 432.65
Tax Increment Finance Fund 1,007.90
Debt Service Fund 225.13
Water Fund 17,501.02
Sewer Fund 17,969.28
Public Form:
1) Bob Yoder, with the Washington County Board of Supervisors was present to share witht he Council upcoming discussions the Washington County Board of Supervisors will be having regarding placing an EMS essential service bond at the rate of $0.50 per $1,000.00 or $0.75 per $1,000.00 on the 2024 November ballot.
Ordinance No. 2024-354, an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by Adding
“No Parking” . A motion was made by Bender and seconded by Spitzer, to waive the second reading and move to the third and final reading with the following amendment to the ordinance:
a) H Avenue – From 6th Street on the South Side, 444ft East (East side of 7th Street).
“No Parking” Hours will be from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday during the School Calendar.
The Mayor put the question on the motion and the rolling being called the following named council members voted: Bender, G Schmidt, and Spitzer each voting yes. J Schmidt and Beisheim were absent.
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by Bender to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-354. The Mayor put the question on the motion and the rolling being called the following named council members voted: Bender, G Schmidt, and Spitzer each voting yes. J Schmidt and Beisheim were absent.
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and passed its final reading.
Consideration of Chicken Application for the following address:
a) 502 7th Street.
The council reviewed the submitted application, confirming it was all in compliance. Motion was made by G Schmidt and seconded by Bender. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
The council reviewed the 2023-2024 Road Use Report. Motion was made by Bender and seconded by Spitzer, in recognition of the completed report. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Consideration of Iowa ABD License Renewal and Amendment for the following:
a) Tequila Grill: Class C Retail Alcohol License with Sub-Permit: Class A Beer Permit and Outdoor Services.
b) Tequila Wine & Spirits: Class E Retail Alcohol License
Motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by G Schmidt. With all voting yes. The motion carried.
Resolution No. 2024-Y, a resolution Approving the Application to Receive Grant Funds from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR). Whereas, the Iowa DNR has a grant cycle that targets community-based tree planting for city spaces that City staff is working to complete. A motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by Bender approving the application submission by City staff and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the resolution in support. The council was then polled with Bender, Spitzer, and G Schmidt. by City staff. J Schmidt and Beisheim were absent. The motion carried.
Consideration of moving the council meeting from Monday, September 2, 2024, to Tuesday, September 3, 2024, due to Labor Day. Motion was made by Bender, and seconded by Spitzer, with all voting yes. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor
Published in The News, Thursday, August 29, 2024 L-202
