KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
June 16, 2025 7:00 PM
Regular meeting of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. A motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by G Schmidt to approve the agenda.
Council members present: Bender, Spitzer, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, and Beisheim.
Motion was made by J Schmidt and seconded by Spitzer to approve the minutes for the regular Meeting on June 2, 2025. With all voting yes, the minutes were approved and published.
On a motion by Beisheim and seconded by Spitzer, the following bills were allowed with all voting yes. (See list of bills below.)
Acco, Water Chemicals 445.40
Amazon, Library Board 225.50
Cardinal Sign and Graphics, Pool Sign 644.00
Center Point Large Print, Library Board 50.34
City of Kalona, Library Board 22.53
City of Kalona, General Transfer to Water - Building Permit 450.00
City of Kalona, General Transfer to Water - ACH 18,544.87
CJ’s Oil, Service/Fuel 2,331.90
Delta Dental, Vision Insurance 66.32
Delta Dental, Dental Insurance 613.50
Demco, Library Board 290.21
Eastern Iowa Light & Power, Street Lighting 32.25
EBSCO, Library Board 30.00
Ester Binrgar, Refund 25.00
Fair-Play, Scoreboard Controls 2,235.00
Farmers Electric, Park Light 75.00
Federation Bank, Insurance -New Hire 1,000.00
Gambles Store, Supplies 489.05
Golden Delight Bakery, Streets 50.00
Hawkins, Pool Chemicals 1,143.64
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll Taxes) 655.32
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 1,695.94
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 13,106.88
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll) 1,177.09
Home Gas, Gas Tank 34.03
Ingram Library, Library Board 1,020.77
Iowa Collision and Paint, Truck Repair 175.00
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Operator Renewal-Redlinger 60.00
Itech, Monthly 271.35
J&S Plumbing, Heating, and Air, Dog Wash 487.00
Jackie Etheredge, Library Board 840.00
John Deere Financial, Part 118.65
Kalona Auto Parts, Supplies 151.71
Kalona Builders Supply, Supplies 413.13
Kalona Coop Technology, Monthly 2,083.49
Kevin’s Concrete, 4th St/C Ave Sidewalk/Approach 5,000.00
Konica Minolta, Library Board 32.27
Kuenster Heating and Air, Pool Service 754.99
Maple Avenue Nursery, Mulch 464.95
Mark Robe, Meeting Milage 18.20
Menards, Student House 278.22
Millborn Seeds, Seeds 1,314.00
Office Express, Library Board 204.82
Our Iowa Magazine, Chamber Share 750.00
Paws&More, Budget/Utility Bill Commitment 1,957.00
Pitney Bowes, Quarterly-Postage Machine Fees 163.83
Principal Life Insurance, Life Insurance 260.71
Pyramid Services Incorporated, Mower Tire 73.12
Quad Cities Winwater, Water Parts 313.51
Reserve Account, Postage 600.00
Ruby Chelf, Refund Water Rent Deposit 64.85
Schwartz Construction, Kalona Valley Commitment 5,360.45
Southeast Iowa Insurance, Quarterly Insurance Audit 285.00
Standard Pest Control, Monthly 85.00
State Hygienic Laboratory, Lab Testing 301.50
Storey Kenworthy, Checks 322.27
TASC, Monthly 27.49
Team Laboratory, Sewer Chemicals 10,090.00
The Des Moines, Library Board 222.31
Thrapp Electric, Pool/Ballpark Repairs 837.00
Uline, Return Shipping 83.37
Vacstar, Vac Parts 1,577.48
Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Sheild, Health Insurance 8,373.53
Yotty’s, Supplies 983.92
Yotty’s, Library Board 389.16
WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 16,635.23
General Fund 35,573.16
Washington Co. Riverboat Fd 5,278.22
Library Memorial Fund 1,050.77
Library Board Fund 2,563.08
Local Option Sales Tax Fund 5,360.45
Road Use Fund 4,276.15
Trust & Agency Fund 6,703.94
Water Fund 1,695.94
Sewer Fund 13,106.88
Sewer Bond – ACH 109,537.50
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 16,063.20
General Fund 30,837.57
Library Memorial Fund 100.00
Library Board Fund 65.75
Garbage Fund 16,762.86
Strom Sewer Fund 3,785.66
Water Fund 14,738.30
Sewer Fund 17,690.28
Public Form:
Chad Ellis with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was present to share with the council calls for service the last month and answer questions from the city council.
Second Reading with option of Third and Final reading of Ordinance 2025-365, an ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding Sewer Charges Required and Private Water Systems. Chapter 99.01, Sewer Charges Required: Each customer shall pay sewer service charges for the use of and for the services supplied by the municipal sanitary sewer system based upon the amount of water consumed. Chapter 99.03, Private Water Systems: Residential Property customers whose premises are served by a private water system shall pay a sewer flat rate of $60.00. If Commercial Property customers’ premises are serviced by a private water system, they shall pay for sewer at the flat rate of $60.00, plus a usage rate that would be determined either by an estimate agreed to by city staff and the customer or by metering the water system at the customer’s expense. Any negotiated or agreed-upon charges shall be subject to approval by the council. A motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by Beisheim to waive the second reading and move to the third and final reading. The Mayor put the question on the vote and the following council members voted: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer and Beisheim.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by Bender to approve the third and final reading of the ordinance. The Mayor put the question on the vote and the following council members voted: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer and Beisheim.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and passed its final reading.
Second Reading with option of Third and Final reading of Ordinance 2025-366, an ordinance amending ordinances regarding Fireworks. Whereas, Chapter 42.3 will now allow fireworks on certain dates due to new State of Iowa regulations. Fireworks are allowed on the following dates: July 3, 4 and December 31. Whereas if any person or business would want to sell fireworks inside of Corporate City limits they would be required to follow the new rules outlined in Chapter 42.2 Sales. A motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by G Schmidt to waive the second reading and move to the third and final reading. The Mayor put the question on the vote and the following council members voted: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer and Beisheim.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A motion was made by Beisheim, and seconded by J Schmidt to approve the third and final reading of the ordinance. The Mayor put the question on the vote and the following council members voted: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer and Beisheim.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and passed its final reading.
Consideration of selling cemetery plots to the following:
George and Eva Kuykendall – Nutmeg Cemetery
David and Anne Skaden – Sharon Hill Cemetery
A motion was made by Bender and seconded by G Schmidt to approve the plot sales. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Discussion of a partnership with Washington County Engineering for shared road work on 110th street. This is a farm to market road and a section of the road is in city limits. The county will start the project in 2026, so the city will budget funds for this in the 2026-2027 budget. A motion was made by G Schmidt and seconded by J Schmidt, to approve the partnership. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Consideration of moving the council meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025 to Wednesday July 9, 2025. A motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by Bender, approving the change. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor
Published in The News, Thursday, June 26, 2025 L-224
