KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
April 7, 2025 7:00 PM
Regular meeting of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded G Schmidt, approving the agenda.
Council members present: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim.
Motion was made by J Schmidt and seconded by G Schmidt approving the meeting’s minutes on March 17, 2025. With all voting yes, the minutes were approved and published.
On a motion by Beisheim and seconded by G Schmidt, the following bills were allowed with all voting yes. (See below list of bills)
Acco, Water Chemicals 532.40
Acme Tools, WCRF Grant - Student House 35.00
Alliant Energy, Monthly 18,042.29
Amazon Capital Services, Supplies-Water/Park 1,080.48
Best of Iowa, Meeting 75.00
Central Iowa Distributing, Park Cleaning Supplies 2,049.92
Chem-Sult, Water Chemicals 1,017.40
CJ Moyna & Sons, TIF Contract - North Ridge 130,230.57
CJ’s Oil Company, Fuel/Tire Repair 1,273.78
CWR Concrete, Park Concrete 1,045.00
Eocene Environmental Group, Monthly-Grant Writing-Feb/Mar 4,500.00
Gambles Store, Supplies 346.19
Garden & Associates, Engineering 7,859.50
Goerdt Inspection and Consultation, Building Inspections 765.00
Hawkins, Water Chemicals 401.63
Hershberger Oil, Generators 200.00
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll Taxes) 1,632.84
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 32,275.86
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 10,562.92
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll) 3,975.62
Iowa Department of Revenue, State Withholding 1,070.70
Iowa Department of Revenue, Water Excise Tax 1,897.13
Iowa Department of Revenue, Sewer Sales Tax 291.96
Iowa One Call, Water/Sewer Locates 51.40
Iowa Public Employee Retirement Systems, IPERS 6,458.89
ITECH, Monthly 271.35
Jackie Etheredge, Office Cleaning 200.00
Johnson County Refuse, Bin Delivery/Yard Waste Bins/Monthly Contract 16,711.14
JW’s Food, Supplies 139.53
Kalona Builders, Supplies/Student House 4,611.43
Kalona Chamber of Commerce, Kalona Kash 200.00
Kalona Coop Technology, Monthly 2,269.44
Kalona Graphics, Paper Products 409.69
Konica Minolta, Monthly 15.92
Kuenster Heating & Air, Dewinterization/Annual Maintenance 1,859.98
Lynch Dallas, Attorney Fees 617.50
Main Street Washington, Annual Dinner 700.00
Martin Equipment, Backhoe Maint. Contract 110.00
Michael Martens, Weekend Grave Closing 50.00
Mid-Prairie Community School, Bus Rental-Town Tour 36.73
MSA Professional Services, Engineering - Vista Park Project 2,082.50
Nesper Sign Advertising, Library Clock 220.00
Quad Cities Winwater, Water Supplies 1,837.99
Reserve Account, Postage 800.00
Slabach Construction Co., Boring/Waterline 5,195.00
Southeast Iowa Insurance, Quarter Insurance-April/June 35,661.42
Standard Pest Control, Monthly 85.00
The News, Publication 1,570.83
Van Wert Company, Water Meter 1,180.55
Vessco, Water Testing Supplies 517.64
YM Developers, TIF Contract-Valley View-Final 76,900.13
YMCA of Washington County, YMCA Agreement-April 4,500.00
WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 48,447.24
General Fund 44,955.74
Washington Co. Riverboat Fd 6,444.77
Library Board Fund 6,626.95
Garbage Fund 16,636.14
Local Option Sales Tax Fund 4,575.00
Road Use Fund 6,432.62
Trust & Agency Fund 2,337.31
Tax Increment Finanance Fd 207,130.70
Water Fund 32,275.86
Sewer Fund 10,562.92
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 32,126.92
General Fund 59,587.80
Washington Co. Riverboat Fd 56,799.17
Library Board Fund 93.00 Local Option Sales Tax Fund 36,865.66
Road Use Fund 23,888.37
Trust & Agency Fund 6,371.92
Tax Increment Finance Fund 12,926.43
Debt Service Fund 3,287.35
Capitol Project Fund 254,300.00
Water Fund 20,474.77
Sewer Fund 19,255.71
The mayor read a proclamation declaring April 13th—19th National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Cara Sorrell, Washington County 911 Communications Director, was present to thank the council and the mayor for the recognition and support.
Setting of Public Hearing for April 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Kalona Community Center – City Hall for the 2025-2026 Budget. A motion was made by Bender and seconded by J Schmidt, with all voting yes. The motion carried.
Resolution No. 2025-F, a resolution approving the temporary street closures for the 100k Horseshoe Gravel Bike Race. The portions of 9th Street and D Avenue and 9th Street and C Avenue will be closed on May 10, 2025. A motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by Bender, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. The council was then polled with Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim, each voting yes. The motion carried.
An Easement for Alliant Energy Electrical on the west property line of the Sharon Hill Cemetery was reviewed by the council. The easement would run from J Avenue to 5th Street in the Kreekside Subdivision. A motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by Beisheim to approve the easement. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Consideration of approving Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division Renewal for the Following:
Timeless Charm – Special Class B Retail Native Wine License.
A motion was made by Beisheim, and seconded by Spitzer. With a 4-1 vote, the motion carried.
Approval of receiving a Trees Forever Grant of $10,000.00 through the Iowa DNR was presented to the council. The city staff was notified that the city had been approved for a grant to purchase around 52 trees for the City of Kalona Park. A motion was made by G Schmidt and seconded by Bender, directing staff to continue with the grant and planting of trees. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Approval of receiving IEDA Grant Funding for Mobile Solar Emergency Response Trailer, was presented to the council. The city will be responsible for $1,500.00 in funding towards the purchase. A motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by J Schmidt, directing staff to continue with the grant, and the city committed funding for the trailer. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor
Published in The News, Thursday, April 17, 2025 L-169
