Posted: September 26, 2026
Present: Becker, Brincks, Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau. Absent: none
City employees present: Chad Bohr, Kyle Tieskoetter, Ashley Goltz
Also present: Maddy Putnum, Kristin Eggen
Following the pledge of allegiance, Mayor Kriener called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Maddy Putnum provided an update from Winneshiek County Development and Tourism.
Kristin Eggen from Winneshiek County Energy District discussed program and provided solar information.
Council reviewed the police report
Langreck made a motion approving the following consent items: August 3, 2026 minutes, clerk’s reports, monthly bills, alcohol beverage permit for Two Trees Pizza pending dram shop and fence permit for Mark and Annette Zweibohmer; second by Holthaus, carried.
Lienau made a motion to approved an estimate from Becker Hardware for installation of a generator at the Ossian Fire Department, second by Holthaus with Becker abstaining, carried.
Lienau made a motion to approve a 28E Law Enforcement Agreement with Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Department and terminate the current agreement with City of Calmar effective 1/1/2027, carried.
Council tabled the water tower generator maintenance agreement to gather more information
Lienau made a motion approving Corrpor Waterworks Contract – Plan C for the inspection of the cathodic protection corrosion control equipment in the water tower, second by Langreck, carried.
Council discussed pending legal matters within the city limits. Council discussed nuisance properties.
The council had general discussion regarding August EMS event, storm drains/runoff, and swim bus information.
Becker made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lienau, carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:11pm.
Attest: ________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
August 2026 Expenses
ABDO Pulishing-lib books 449.10
Aflac-insurance 136.96
Alliant Energy-elect utilities 8868.80
Becker Hardware-supplies 1938.20
Black Hills Energy-utilities 220.97
Bob Bily-swim bus services 240.00
Card Services-supplies 78.49
Casey’s-fuel 1093.56
Center Point Large Print-lib books 24.57
City Laundering- supplies 286.46
Decorah Tech-tech 669.84
DNR-fees 210.00
Don Dilaura-swim bus services 320.00
Fidelity Bank-taxes 3208.62
Goodhouskeeping-lib sub 32.07
Hawkins-supplies 1436.08
IPERS-July 2211.84
Luana Savings Bank-HSA/fees 10.00
Microbac-lab fees 435.00
Ossian Post Office-postage 278.03
People-lib sub 138.00
Simmering Cory-services 199.00
Spee-dee-postage 95.36
Storey Kenworthy-supplies 686.78
Treasurer State of Iowa-taxes 1011.85
Trophies Plus-supplies 174.65
Wellmark-insurance 974.22
Zarnoth Brush-supplies 1212.00
Total 26640.45
August 2026 Expenses by Fund
General 12087.73
Road Use Tax 861.35
Water 9177.58
Sewer 4513.79
Total 26640.45
August 2026 Receipts
General 12141.64
Road Use Tax 11766.84
Employee Benefits 45.00
Local Option Sales Tax 11121.12
Debt Service 117.72
Water 19177.53
Sewer 17600.86
Total 71970.71