KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
January 3, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Regular meeting of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by J Schmidt, to approve the agenda, with all voting yes.
Council members present: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim.
Motion was made by Beisheim and seconded by J Schmidt approving the minutes of the meeting on December 18, 2023, With all voting yes, the minutes were approved and published.
On a motion by Beisheim and seconded by J Schmidt, the following bills were allowed with all
voting yes. (See below list of bills)
Amazon Capital Services, Student House/Supplies 81.48
Central Iowa Distributing, Office Supplies 52.00
Chem-Sult, Water Chemicals 594.00
Chris Schlabach Construction, snow removal 901.00
City of Kalona, Final Water Bill - Rent Deposit - Halstead 49.19
CJ Moyna & Sons LLC, Retention-Oak Hill Park 27,647.38
Dakota Supply Group, Water Supplies 275.00
Garden & Associates, Engineering 8,231.97
Green Earth Designs, Landscape Maintenance 375.00
Hershberger Oil, Generators - Diesel 656.80
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll Taxes) 999.01
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 1,874.70
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 11,783.34
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll) 2,862.17
Iowa Department of Revenue, State Tax Withholding 1,744.00
Iowa Department of Revenue, Water Excise Tax 1,961.44
Iowa Department of Revenue, Sewer Sales Tax 373.45
Iowa One Call, Water/Sewer Locates 50.40
Jackie Etheredge, Office Cleaning 200.00
Jaylene Halstead, Refund Water Rental Deposit Balance 50.81
Johnson County Refuse, Yard Waste Bins/Dump Fees 968.87
Johnson County Refuse, Garbage/Recycle Contract 17,131.65
Kalona Machine & Fab, Post Office 255.00
Konica Minolta, Monthly 5.60
Kos Excavating, Student House 6,595.00
Kuenster Heating & Air, Student House/Repairs/Maintenance 8,381.29
Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment, Street Sweeper Parts 24.43
Reserve Account, Postage 800.00
Simmering-Cory, 2023 Ordinance Codification 337.00
Standard Pest Control, Monthly 85.00
Starlight Transport, Student House 503.75
Steven Erosion Control, Student House 885.00
Team Laboratory, Sewer Chemicals 8,000.00
The News, Publications 700.88
Washington County Auditor, City Election Cost 2023 1,338.51
White Cap, Shop Supplies 7.00
YMCA of Washington County, YMCA Agreement - January 2024 4,500.00
WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 17,519.22
General Fund 30,727.64
Library Board Fund 369.00
Garbage Fund 16,162.78
Local Option Sales Tax Fund 968.87
Road Use Fund 925.43
Capitol Project Fund 27,647.38
Water Fund 3,836.14
Sewer Fund 12,156.79
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 13,626.88
General Fund 1,873.30
Washington Co. Riverboat Fd 52,631.03
Library Memorial Fund 600.00
Library Board Fund 147.74
Local Option Sales Tax Fd 37,566.65
Road Use Fund 31,676.59
Water Fund 36,759.26
Sewer Fund 3,626.31
Recognition of 4th Quarter Washington County Riverboat Funds in the amount of $52,631.03 was done by the council. City staff was directed by the council to send a letter thanking the Riverboat Foundation for their continued support.
Setting of Bid Hearing for Vista Ridge Park on January 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM, to be held at Kalona City Hall. Jake Huck was present with MSA Engineering to outline the bid process and the amenities that would be in the bid. City staff shared details of each amenity and some grants that could be applied for towards this project. Motion was made by Beisheim, and seconded by J Schmidt, to approve the setting of the hearing. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Resolution No. 2024-A, a Resolution designating official publication, committee membership, and appointing certain City Officers, was considered by the Council. 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, G Schmidt, J Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim each voting yes. The motion carried.
Resolution No. 2024-B, a Resolution making appointments and confirming appointments of the Mayor of Kalona, was considered by Council. The appointments are as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission: Larry Christenson, Ron Slechta, Sylvan Schlabach, Andrae Naraine, Chris Swart, Larry Geno, and Cooper Tonning; Board of Adjustment: Myron Ropp, Clair Yoder, Aaron McGlynn, Zach Hardman, and one vacancy; Tax Increment Finance Board: Abbie Yoder, Danielle Johnson, Karen Christner, Tina Hershberger, and Chuck Gustafson.
Building Code Board of Appeals: Merlin Kauffman, Merv Miller, Susan Heitman, Steve Reif, and Lewis Payne
Park and Recreation Board: Joe Green, Kelby Bender, Marcus Hall, Megan Hardman, Taylor Yeggy; and Library Board of Trustees: Kyle Askling, Shirlene Seale, Christina Grier, Karen Stalter, Frank Slabaugh, Jim Miller, Christina Grier, and County Representative: Donna Jones. The 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, G Schmidt, J 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, January 11, 2024 L-148
