April 7, 2025

Posted: April 9, 2025

Present: Bohr, Holthaus, Knutson, Langreck, Lienau. Absent: none
City employees present: Chad Bohr, Kyle Tieskoetter, Ashley Goltz
Also present: Clark Goltz, Kris Barness, Christ Troendle, Mike Meyer, Rose Shepherd, Art Uhlenhake

Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Beckman called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.

Rose Shepherd with Christ Our Redeemer Church introduced herself to the council and expressed interest in helping with local community events.

Christ Troendle from Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission gave an update on the housing programs within the organization.

Kris Barness presented a building permit for a duplex in the Kuhn addition.

Clark Goltz provided an update on the 175th Celebration plans. They continue to look for volunteers to help with this event.

Langreck made a motion approving the following consent items: March 3, 2025 council minutes, meeting, clerk’s reports, monthly bills and building permits, second by Holthaus carried.

Lienau made a motion to set a public hearing for the purpose of approving the FY26 budget for April 28, 2025 at 5:00pm; second by Holthaus, carried.

Holthaus made a motion to approve the fireworks permit application; second by Bohr, motion carried.

Council discussed city legal matters.

Holthaus made a motion to offer the city clerk position to Alyssa Hertges as a part-time city clerk with a starting wage of $24/hour working 24 hours a week with an extra $1.00/per hour when enrolled in clerk school and potential increase after 90 days, second by Langreck, carried.

Council reviewed nuisance properties.

The council had a general discussion regarding Winneshiek County Agricultural Association for $150 donation to flower baskets, ICAP grant, Hillside Cemetery, community center, Old City Hall updates and 2024 Water Quality Report.

Holthaus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bohr; carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:16p.m.