City of Kalona

May 15, 2023

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KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
May 15, 2023 7:00 PM

Regular meeting of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Motion was made by J Schmidt, and seconded by Spitzer, to approve the agenda.
Council members present: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim.
Motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by G Schmidt approving the minutes of the meeting on May 1, 2023. With all voting yes, the minutes were approved and published.
On a motion by Spitzer, and seconded by Beisheim, the following bills were allowed with all voting yes.

Access Systems, monthly 66.23
Alta Community Library, Library Board 5.00
Amazon Capital Services, Library Board 303.29
Amazon Capital Services, supplies 179.00
Automated Logic Contacting, Library Board 1,720.00
Blake Hershberger Enterprises, rock delivered 200.00
Burlington Golf Club, pool chemicals 1,750.00
Cengage Learning Inc., Library Board 23.99
Center Point Large Print, Library Board 49.14
Chem-Sult, Water Chemicals 2,761.90
City of Kalona, transfer to water/sewer building permit fees 625.00
City of Kalona, Library Board 18.27
City of Kalona, transfer to water/sewer utility ACH 31,757.87
City of Wellman, senior meals 497.00
Cj’s Oil, Fuel/repairs 1,517.88
Consumer Cooperative, fuel 33.76
Cook’s Illustrated, Library Board 36.95
CR Consumer Reports, Library Board 29.00
Eastern Iowa Light & Power, Street Lighting 32.25
Gambles Store, supplies 95.69
Green Earth Design, Library Board 682.00
HE Trucking, hauling rock 420.30
Hills Bank & Trust, Storm Sewer Bond/Library Bond 115,877.50
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll Taxes) 77.54
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll Taxes) 2,082.40
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 699.34
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 4,661.44
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll ) 5,548.50
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll) 89.91
Ideal Ready Mix, Concrete 1,185.00
Ingram Library Services, Library Board 1,558.94
Iowa Department of Revenue, Water Excise Tax 1,715.87
Iowa Department of Revenue, Sales Tax 338.94
IREAD, Library Memorial 314.38
Jackie Etheredge, office cleaning 200.00
James Kennedy Public Library, Library Board 19.95
Johnson County Refuse, garbage/recycle contract 15,160.32
JW’s Food, Library Board 10.08
Kalona Auto Parts, repair supplies 359.75
Kalona Builders, supplies 130.57
Kalona Chamber of Commerce, city dues 350.00
Kalona Coop Technology, monthly 1,899.11
Kalona Machine & Fab, Southtown Water Tower 153.56
Kalona Tire, street sweeper 182.27
KC Tree Service, stump grinding 200.00
Keaton Redlinger, weekend grave 50.00
Kevin’s Concrete, ADA Park 21,958.46
Konica Minolta, Library Board 44.92
Kuenster Heating & Air, service 2,489.10
Mark Robe, milage 17.03
Martin Equipment, gator repairs 144.63
Menards, supplies 47.48
Michael Martens, weekend grave opening 50.00
Midwest Frame & Axle, truck repairs 926.40
National Geographic Society, Library Board 30.00
Office Express, Library Board 212.15
Pella Public Library, Library Board 17.99
State Hygienic Laboratory, water/sewer testing 455.00
TASC, monthly 27.18
US Postal Service, Library Board 104.00
USA Blue Book, Water Chemical Testing 1,541.98
Washington County Clerk of Court, court paperwork 60.00
Washington County Recorder, paperwork filing 75.00
West ISLIP Fire Direct, ARPA- First Responders 12,000.00
Yotty’s, Library Board 28.97
Yotty’s, supplies 310.96

WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 13,159.13
General Fund 77,257.93
Library Memorial Fund 430.74
Library Board Fund 3,497.76
Garbage Fund 15,160.32
Storm Sewer Fund 18,341.25
Road Use Fund 3,384.99
Trust & Agency Fund 27.18
Debt Service Fund 94536.25
Water Fund 4,661.44 Sewer Fund 699.34
Water Excise Tax EFT 1,715.87
Sewer Sales Tax EFT 338.94
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 167,402.79
General Fund 73,050.92
Library Memorial Fund 300.00
Library Board Fund 42,547.78
Garbage Fund 54.75
Trust & Agency Fund 5,497.78
Tax Increment Finance Fund 9,042.43
Debt Service Fund 3,388.50
Water Fund 600.00
Sewer Fund 25,549.21

7:00 PM Public Hearing regarding the 2022-2023 Budget Amendment, was open. With there being no oral or written comments, the hearing was closed.
Resolution No. 2023-S, a resolution approving the 2022-2023 Budget Amendment. 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.
Discussion of the engineering agreement for wastewater facilities with Garden and Associates. The contract is in the amount of $29,800.00. Garden and Associates will work on plans for the wastewater facility to meet new DNR requirements. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by J Schmidt, with all voting yes. The motion carried.
Consideration of Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division license renewal for the following:
a) Tuscan Moon – Class C Retail Alcohol License
Motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by Beisheim. With a 4-1 vote, the motion carried.
Setting of Public Hearing for June 5, 2023, at 7:00 PM, regarding an amendment to Ordinance 106.08 (1) for solid waste fees. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by Bender, with all voting yes. The motion carried.
Discussion of recreation design agreement with MSA for the amount not to exceed $147,600.00.
Jake Huck with MSA was present to answer the council’s questions and give an overview of the agreement. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by J Schmidt, with all voting yes. The motion carried. Consideration of moving the council meeting from Monday, July 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023. The meeting will start at 5:30 PM and be held in the city of Kalona council chambers. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by G Schmidt, with voting all yes. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.

SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor