Posted: June 6, 2022
Present: Goltz, Holthaus, Knutson, Langreck, Lienau
Absent: None
Also present: Stan Lyons, Erika Benzing, Shelby Lansing, Chad Bohr, Brian Zweibohmer, Art Uhlenhake, Kermit Oakland, Mike Meyer Jamie Haas, Richard Elsbernd, and Sandy Meyer were present for the DOT discussion.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Beckman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Jaime Haas with the Iowa DOT gave an update on the Highway 52 project. Langreck made a motion to accept the changes proposed by the Iowa DOT; second by Goltz, carried.
Erika Benzing and Mike Meyer discussed storm drains on Brooks Street.
Council reviewed the submitted police report for May. The mayor’s report included Highway 52 project, Becker Avenue, and water tower cleaning.
Knutson made a motion approving the following consent items: May 2, 2022 council minutes, clerk’s reports, and the monthly bills;
seconded by Holthaus, carried.
Langreck made a motion approving Resolution #679, a resolution increasing the rental fee at the Community Center; second by Lienau.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Goltz, Knutson. Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.
Lienau made a motion approving Resolution #680, a resolution amending the Hazard Mitigation Plan; second by Knutson.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Goltz, Knutson. Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.
Manholes on Dessel and Boody Streets were discussed.
Holthaus made a motion approving an alcoholic beverage permit for Shooters Bar & Grill pending dram shop and a cigarette permit for Casey’s General Store; second by Knutson, carried.
Lienau made a motion approving the tax abatement for Mason Tieskoetter; second by Holthaus, carried
Lienau made a motion to move the next council meeting to July 6 at 5:00pm due to Independence Day; second by Knutson, carried.
The Farmer’s Union Coop driveway/land was discussed.
Holthaus left the meeting.
Goltz made a motion to approve building permits for Art Uhlenhake and Jacob Hackman and a fence permit for Kevin Hemesath; second by Knutson, carried.
Council discussed nuisance properties in town along with grass and weed issues.
Council discussed increasing water and sewer rates.
Council had a general discussion regarding burning, insurance rates, Carey’s Park shelter repairs, Military Trail Estates, veteran’s memorial, gravel on Brooks Street and yard waste site.
Goltz made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Langreck; carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm.
May 2022 Expenses
- Acentek 861.12
- Aflac–employee insurance 346.36
- Alliant Energy–elect utilities 6926.19
- Allied Benefits–health insurance 1617.63
- Allied Systems–repair 1115.52
- Ashley Goltz–reimb 348.91
- Automatic Systems–well repair 28425.50
- Badger Meter–services 64.95
- Baker & Taylor–libr books 486.83
- Becker Hardware–supplies 209.76
- Black Hills Energy–gas utilities 814.45
- Brian Zweibohmer–reimb 50.00
- Card Services–supplies 755.78
- Casey’s General Store–fuel 572.88
- Chad Bohr–reimb 50.00
- City Laundering–cleaning 704.30
- Decorah Mobile Glass–repair 8400.00
- Dillon Law–legal 146.25
- Donna’s Cleaning–services 140.00
- Family Support Payment Center 1423.00
- Farmer’s Union Coop–supplies 33.60
- Fayette Publishing–publishing 368.02
- Fidelity Bank & Trust 3202.72
- Hawkins–supplies 15.00
- Iowa History Journal–libr subscrip 35.95
- Iowa One Call–locates 19.00
- IPERS–May Ipers 2197.87
- John Deere Financial–supplies 238.90
- Kay Elsbernd–reimb 17.98
- L&B Electric–repair 1716.83
- Luana Savings Bank–HSA/fees 460.00
- Malcom–garbage 5884.11
- Marco–technology 231.10
- Midwest Patch–supplies 569.50
- Mississippi Welders Supplies–services 430.44
- Ossian Fire Department–picture 14.01
- Ossian Post Office–postage 144.20
- Quill–supplies 106.35
- Spee–dee Delivery–shipping 91.98
- UMB Bank–bond payment 119840.00
- Utility Equipment Co–supplies 722.46
- Winneshiek Co. Recorder–services 29.00
- Zarnoth Brush Works–sweeper 1482.55
- May 2022 payroll 8235.00
Total 199546.00
May 2022 Expenses by Fund
- General 31559.86
- Road Use 3549.07
- Employee Benefits 1591.89
- Debt Service 119840.00
- Water 35187.49
- Sewer 7817.69
Total 199546.00
May 2022 Receipts
- General 43472.15
- Road Use Tax 9717.78
- Employee Benefits 838.75
- Emergency 215.87
- Library Trust 253.90
- Local Option Sales Tax 10741.22
- Debt Service 323244.64
- Captial Projects 892800.00
- Water 11056.30
- Sewer 64694.98
Total 1357035.59