Posted: June 1, 2026
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2026
Present: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau. Absent: Becker, McNeil
City employees present: Chad Bohr, Kyle Tieskoetter, Ashley Goltz
Also present: Michael Kuene, David and Sharyl Haugen, Jessica Kipp, Anthony Severson, Erin Tieskoetter, Tina Barness
Following the pledge of allegiance, Mayor Kriener called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Winneshiek County Engineer addressed the council regarding a culvert pipe that is within Ossian’s city limits but is associated with the W42 repaving project. Kuene left after his presentation.
David & Sharyl Haugen, Jess Kipp and Anthony Severson addressed the council regarding 102 S. West Street.
Tina Ellingson and Erin Tieskoetter addressed the council regarding the Entertainment Agreement for the Pavilion events. Tieskoetter and Ellingson left after their discussion.
McNeil joined the council meeting at 5:25pm.
Council reviewed the submitted police report.
Lienau made a motion approving the following consent items: May 4, 2026 minutes, clerk’s reports, monthly bills, and building permit for Paul and Erica Davis and Tobacco Permit for Casey’s General Store; second by Langreck, carried with Becker absent.
Lienau made a motion to allow Winneshiek County to replace the current culvert on Becker Ave/W42 within City limits with their road construction project on W42 using concrete with the City of Ossian responsible for the cost, second Holthaus, carried with Becker absent.
Lienau made a motion to change the employee handbook to allow the public works employees to carry over 80 hours of comp time at the end of the fiscal year, second by Holthaus, carried with Becker absent.
Langreck made a motion to suspend the Entertainment Agreement that was previously approved by the City Council for review until further notice, second by Lienau, carried with Becker absent. There was no other discussion regarding changes to the agreement
Lienau made a motion approving the proposal and contract from Rachelle K. Thompson for FY26-FY28 audit exam; seconded by Langreck, carried with Becker absent.
Langreck made a motion to approve the DOT Maintenance Agreement for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, second by Holthaus, carried with Becker absent.
Lienau made a motion to fill the upcoming council vacancy as McNeil is moving out of city limits later this summer. Letters of intent must be turned into the city clerk by July 24, 2026 by 4pm to be filled at the August 3, 2026 council meeting, second by Holthaus, carried with Becker absent.
Council discussed pending legal matters within the city limits. Council discussed nuisance properties.
The council had a general discussion regarding grant approval for a generator at the Ossian Fire Station, city insurance renewal, spray patching city streets, Community Center handicap doors
Lienau made a motion to adjourn, seconded by McNeil, carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:41pm.
May 2026 Expenses
Acentek-network services 872.83
Aflac-insurance 205.44
Alliant Energy-elect utilities 7332.48
Allied Systesms-repairs 21931.48
Badger Meter -Tech 100.98
Becker Hardware-supplies 102.80
Better Homes & Garden-lib sub 32.00
Black Hills Energy-utilities 473.90
Capco-supplies 372.65
Card Services-supplies 523.27
Casey’s-fuel 707.38
Chuck’s Service-repairs 48.99
City Laundering- supplies 728.36
Custom Alarm-tech 76.50
Decorah Tech-tech 2132.75
Don Dilaura-services 260.00
Dragonfly Books-lib books 950.90
Fayette Publishing-publication 887.43
Fideltiy Bank-taxes 3033.29
Green Repair-services 26.00
Hawkins-supplies 1971.85
IPERS-April 2371.36
John Deere Financial-supplies 135.92
Luana Savings Bank-HSA/fees 525.02
Luther College-supplies 317.20
Macqueen-supplies 4466.52
Malcom-garbage 7161.45
MARC-supplies 175.22
Marco-tech 168.41
Microbac-lab fees 255.75
MSW-services 586.30
Pinters-supplies 199.00
Quill-supplies 172.35
Racom-siren 262.50
Riley’s Inc-lib books 557.96
Spee-dee-shipping 138.67
Taste of Home-libr sub 20.00
Treasurer State of Iowa-taxes 885.50
UMB Bank-bond pmt 160791.88
USA Bluebook-supplies 401.19
Wellmark-insurance 974.22
Total 223337.70
May 2026 Expenses by Fund
General 26810.48
Road Use Tax 1262.27
Employee Benefits 1374.22
Debt Service 160791.88
Water 6581.63
Sewer 26517.22
Total 223337.70
May 2026 Receipts
General 36665.04
Road Use Tax 16735.61
Employee Benefits 602.90
Local Option Sales Tax 11880.54
Debt Service 92088.31
Water 14572.76
Sewer 16162.03
Total 188707.19