KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
September 16, 2024 7:00 PM
Regular meeting of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by Bender, to approve the agenda. With all voting yes, the agenda was approved.
Council members present: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim.
Motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by J Schmidt approving the minutes of the meeting on September 3, 2024, with all voting yes, the minutes were approved and published.
On a motion by Beisheim and seconded by Spiter, the following bills were allowed with all voting yes. (See below list of bills)
Access Systems, Monthly 72.36
Acco, Water Chemicals/Scale 2,512.07
Amazon, Shop Supplies/Park Signs 146.10
Amazon, Library Board 316.48
Barco Municipal Products, Street Signs 1,851.99
Blake Hershberger Enterprises, Hauling 105.00
Boyse Dozing, Water Break/C Ave Student House 7,360.00
Brown’s Shoe Fit, Bool Allowance-Martens 295.00
Bulltown Repair, Street Sweeper Repairs/Truck Repairs 1,286.52
Center Point Large Print, Library Board 99.48
City of Kalona, General transfer to Water/Sewer Permit 600.00
City of Kalona, Library Board 34.64
City of Kalona, General transfer to Water-ACH 18,205.47
CJ’s Oil Company, Fuel 2,615.22
Dakota Supply Group, Water Repair Sleeves 260.00
David’s Window Cleaning Service, Window Cleaning-Library/Community Center 900.00
Delta Dental, Vision Insurance 78.16
Delta Dental, Dental Insurance 713.14
Demco, Library Board 160.34
Gambles Store, Supplies 806.47
Hach Company, Water Testing Supplies 1,926.39
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll Taxes) 2,517.84
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 13,614.50
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 780.86
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll) 5,783.79
Ingram Library Services, Library Board 1,387.93
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Water Classes - Martens
60.00
Iowa Municipal Officers Association, Fall Conference - Chmelar 175.00
Itech, Library Board 1,216.97
Itech, Monthly 271.35
Jackie Etheredge, Library Board 840.00
JW’s Food, Supplies 180.97
JW’s Food, Library Board 73.17
Kalona Auto Parts, Parts 57.04
Kalona Builders Supply, Supplies 190.94
Kalona Coop Technology, Monthly 1,916.40
Kalona Graphics, Campground Registration Slips 117.43
Kalona Tire, Service 128.88
Kirkwood Community College, Water Classes - Martens 990.00
Konica Minolta, Library Board 41.84
Kuenster Heating & Air, Repairs/Cleaner 158.43
Mark Robe, Meeting Milage 17.42
Marshall Furniture, Library Memorial 849.00
Menards, Barricade Fence/Posts 418.17
Midwest Woodworks, LMI - Kalona Valley Apts Improvements 2,467.00
Nathan Cole, Refund 40.00
Office Express, Office Supplies 249.52
Pitney Bowes, Quarterly - Postage Meter 163.83
Principal Life Insurance, Life Insurance 300.13
Simmering-Cory, Update City Ordinances 923.00
State Hygienic Laboratory, Water Testing 447.50
Stitch n Sew Cottage, Park Cornhole Bags 35.00
USA Blue Book, Water Supplies 2,067.69
Watchfire Signs, Digital Sign Data Plan 830.00
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Insurance 7,224.63
Yotty’s, Supplies/Yard Waste Bags 3,842.62
WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 22,696.99
General Fund 32,626.14
Library Memorial Fund 999.00
Library Board Fund 4,646.20
Local Option Sales Tax Fund 3,360.00
Storm Sewer Utility Fund 190.94
Road Use Fund 5,987.61
Trust & Agency Fund 3,354.44
Tax Increment Finance Fund 2,467.00
Water Fund 13,614.50
Sewer Fund 780.86
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 31,702.16
General Fund 33,182.07
Library Board Fund 170.45
Garbage Fund 16,462.97
Local Option Sales Tax Fund 37,338.46
Storm Sewer Utility Fund 3,675.20
Water Fund 17,922.13
Sewer Fund 12,908.95
Public Form:
1) Chad Ellis with Washington County Sheriff’s Office was present to share calls for service and general discussion.
The 7:00 PM public hearing for the intent to sell property at 209 5th Street, was open. With there being no oral or written comments, the hearing was closed.
Presentation from Pleasantview Home staff, Jeffery Schmidt, and Larry Swartzendruber updating the council on current projects and future projects. The council committed $60,000.00 of LMI funds in two different payments towards the future project of the Post Acute Care Units. A motion was made by Bender, and seconded by Spitzer, approving the commitment. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Discussion was held by the council on the approval of the Northland Securities Strategic Financial Planning Agreement for potential water and sewer projects. The agreement would be not to exceed $7,000.00 per water and sewer financial planning review. A motion was made by G Schmidt, and seconded by Bender, to approve the agreement. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Consideration of amending the 28-E agreement with the City of Riverside for Building Inspection Services was made by the council. The amendment would be to switch to an as-needed basis with a per-hour rate. A motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by G Schmidt, to amend the agreement. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Consideration of Nutmeg Cemetery Deed for the following:
Maureen Rich
Motion was made by G Schmidt and seconded by Bender. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor
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KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
September 16, 2024 5:45 PM
Work Session of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Motion was made by Bender, and seconded by G Spitzer, to approve the agenda, with all voting yes.
Council members present: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim.
Discussion was held between the City Engineer Jack Pope and the City council on the following items:
Sewer Updates – Mr. Pope shared with the council, options to bring the lagoons update to compliance due to the new DNR requirements that must be met by the year 2027. After sharing each option, Mr. Pope’s recommendation was to move forward with an Aerated Lagoon with Supplemental Treatment, with an estimated cost of $6,733,900.00. This treatment would be the least labor-intensive to maintain and cost-effective to maintain.
To meet DNR requirements, construction would need to start in the year 2026 to have the system online by April of 2027. Staff shared with the council that steps are being taken to investigate grant options to assist with costs investigating SRF Loans and looking into a sewer rate study with Northland Securities. The council directed Mr. Pope and city staff to move forward with the recommended system to meet the DNR requirements and deadline for completion.
Water Plant Updates – Mr. Pope shared options for the water system out at Southtown and in the north plant in the City Park. His recommendation was to run connectivity from the north plant to the south water tower with a push pump and take the south plant offline. This would allow city staff to maintain and run one plant. He also recommended that after making the connectivity, the north water plant have capital improvements made to be brought up to date and to add an additional well. The total estimated project cost presented was $3,500,000.00. It was proposed to start on the connectivity line with a push pump as soon as possible. Staff shared with the council that steps are being taken to investigate grant options to assist with costs investigating SRF Loans and looking into a water rate study with Northland Securities. The council directed Mr. Pope and the city staff to move forward with exploring the recommended connection and updates.
Roads Update – The council was presented with a list of Road Use Projects. Areas include H Avenue – 6th Street east to 14th Street, F Avenue – 6th Street to 9th Street (south of the middle school), and F Avenue – 3rd Street to 4th Street (East of Pleasantview). The council directed staff to work on completing projects as soon as possible.
The meeting was adjourned.
SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor
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