March 3, 2025

Posted: March 15, 2025

Present: Bohr, Holthaus, Knutson, Langreck, Lienau. Absent: none
City employees present: Kyle Tieskoetter, Ashley Goltz
Also present: Clark Goltz, Samantha Esmann, Pat and Sherry Boe, Mary Bishop, Art Uhlenhake

Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Beckman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Pat Boe and Samantha Esmann addressed the council regarding putting chickens in their yard.

Clark Goltz provided an update on the 175th Celebration plans.

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

Holthaus made a motion to allow Boe, Esmann and Beckman to have chickens on their property; second by Langreck.

Langreck made a motion to approve the proposed tax levy for FY26 and to set a public hearing for the purpose of the FY26 property tax levy for April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm; second by Knutson, carried.

Lienau made a motion approving Resolution 712, a resolution approving wages for city employees; seconded by Knutson.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Bohr, Knutson, Langreck, Holthaus, Lienau. Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.

Lienau made a motion to approve tax abatement applications for David Schultz; second by Holthaus, carried.

Langreck made a motion to approve an agreement with the City of Calmar for police services for FY26-FY28.

Council discussed city clerk applicants.

Council review nuisance properties

The council had a general discussion regarding ICAP grant, Hillside Cemetery, coyotes, community center and Iowa State Code for cities and bidding requirements.

Langreck made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lienau; carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:20p.m.