KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
July 17, 2023 7:00 PM
Regular meeting of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by J Schmidt, to approve the agenda.
Council members present via zoom: 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 June 30, 2023. 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.
Amazon, supplies/equipment 287.72
Amazon, Library Board 341.01
Blake Hershberger Enterprises, rock hauling 1,050.00
Calhoun0Burns & Associates, 2023 Bridge Inspection 900.00
Cardinal Sign & Graphics, Student House 350.00
Cengage Learning, Library Board 24.74
Center Point Large Print, Library Board 49.14
Chem-Sult, Water Chemicals 2,717.10
City of Iowa City, landfill 59.89
City of Kalona, Library Board 28.00
City of Kalona, General transfer - Utility ACH 38,005.03
City Sewer Service, camera line - 913 14th Street 475.00
Cj’s Oil Company, fuel/maintenance 3,717.86
Dakota Supply Group, water supplies 385.00
David Tornow, reimbursement - classes 175.00
Doud Stone, rock 787.33
Eastern Iowa Light & Power, street lighting 32.25
Education Development, Library Board 106.89
Gambles Store, supplies 304.69
GPM Environmental Solutions, ARPA-Sewer Ultra Flow Meter System 5,184.00
Green Earth Design, Landscape Maintenance 140.00
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll Taxes) 1,076.51
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 9,933.65
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 12,091.79
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll) 2,958.34
HIM Hearth & Home, city meetings/student house 895.00
Home Life, Library Board 27.50
Hop-A-Lot Rentals, Library Board 577.50
Ingram Library Services, Library Board 1,573.29
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, annual water supplies 314.38
Itron, annual utility meter read software 7,065.29
Johnson County Refuse, garbage stickers/garbage & recycle contract-June 15,411.77
JW’s Food, Library Board 14.77
Kalona Auto Parts, parts 28.81
Kalona Builders, Student House/Supplies 31,253.57
Kalona Machine & Fab, park equipment repairs 410.00
Kleopfer Lawn Care, lagoon vegetation control 2,700.00
KOS Excavating, storm sewer clean - south 6th st 2,537.50
Kuenster Heating & Air, maintenance/parts/ARPA-6th st gravity feed 20,936.37
M&K Dust Control, campground/park 3,200.00
Maple Avenue Nursery, landscape 89.31
Martin Equipment, backhoe repairs 854.34
Meardon, Sueppel & Downer, attorney fees 1,410.00
Mother Earth Designs, Library Board 12.95
MSA Professional Services, LOST- Southtown Recreation 55,000.00
Nathan Swartzendruber, Library Board 80.00
Northland Securities, Annual disclosure services 1,250.00
Office Express, Library Board 100.02
Pool Tech, pool chemicals 426.00
PSC Distribution, Student House 2,233.63
Rapids Reproductions, office supplies 860.09
River Products Company, rock 1,810.09
S&G Materials, Park - River rock 1,305.20
Sherwin-Williams, park equipment paint 203.26
State Hygienic Laboratory, Lab Testing 263.50
The Do’s & Don’ts/Dick Sherman, park music 600.00
TK Concrete, Final Pay App - Sidewalks 7th St/D Ave 8,953.28
Tyler Technologies, quarterly water/sewer late notices 32.30
USA Blue Book, water supplies 355.20
Vessco, Water Parts 1,989.00
Washington County Auditor, Quarterly - Law Enforcement Contract 59,854.25
Washington Economic Development, Annual 2023-2024 5,000.00
White Cap, street - supplies 132.19
Yotty’s, supplies 1,579.04
Yotty’s, Library Board 115.61
WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 26,060.29
General Fund 173488.19
Washington Co. Riverboat Fd 1,655.20
Library Memorial Fund 143.59
Library Board Fund 2,904.83
Garbage Fund 15,411.77
Local Option Sales Tax Fund 63,953.28
Storm Sewer Fund 2,537.50
Road Use Fund 4,452.86 Water Fund 9,933.65
Sewer Fund 12,091.79
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 27,994.85
General Fund 45,047.93
Library Memorial Fund 25.00
Library Board Fund 205.10
Garbage Fund 15,326.77
Storm Sewer Fund 3,630.00
Water Fund 243.76
Sewer Fund 34,684.21
Resolution No. 2023-T, a resolution accepting Public Improvements: Sidewalk Improvements 7th Street and D Avenue. Whereas, on the 6th day of June 2022 the City of Kalona entered into an agreement with TK Concrete for the sidewalk improvements on 7th Street and D Avenue. The City of Kalona has reviewed the project and acknowledges a letter from the City engineer stating that the project has been completed. The final amount to be paid is $ 8,953.28. A motion was made by Bender and seconded by Spitzer, 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.
Consideration of Final Pay Application for TK Concrete for Public Improvements: Sidewalk Improvements 7th Street and D Avenue. The final amount was $8,953.28. A motion was made by Bender and seconded by Beisheim, with all voting yes. The motion carried.
Discussion was held by the council for the 2023 Bridge Inspection Report. Motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by J Schmidt, to accept the report. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Resolution 2023-U, a resolution waiving the right to review a Washington County parcel split located within 2-miles of city limits. The split is for Blake Hershberger and is made up of 5 acres. 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.
Resolution No. 2023-V, a resolution setting a 7:00 PM Public Hearing for the intent to sell City-owned property at 315 C Avenue, Kalona IA to Adrianna Lopez. The hearing will be held in the City of Kalona council chambers. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by Beisheim, 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.
Discussion of form for “Community Request of Naming City-Owned Assets”. The council reviewed the form and made suggestions for changes. Staff will make changes to the form and then make it available to the public.
Resolution 2023-W, a resolution adopting changes to Section 8.1 (a), in the City of Kalona Personnel Manual. In Section 8.1 (a), under Payday. The policy will be amended for payroll to be processed on Thursdays, Bi-Weekly. 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, all voting yes. The motion carried.
Closed session on property acquisition in reference to the Code of Iowa Section 21.5 (j). Motion was made by Bender and seconded by J Schmidt, to enter a closed session. The council was then polled with Bender, Spitzer, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, and Beisheim, all voting yes. The motion carried.
The Council returned to open session. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by G Schmidt, authorizing staff to proceed with property negotiations and gather more information on property options.
The meeting was adjourned.
SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor
Published in The News, Thursday, July 27, 2023 L-203
