KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
February 20, 2024 6:00 PM
Work Session of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by G Schmidt, to approve the agenda, with all voting yes.
Council members present: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim.
Staff presented the preliminary 2024-2025 Budget to the council. Discussion was held on Library Funding, due to the changes to the State House File 718, which removed the voter-approved levy for designated Library Funds. The council reviewed the proposed payroll matrix, water and sewer rates, and the revenue amounts from Property Taxes, Washington County Riverboat Funds, Local Option Sales Tax, and Road Use. Staff also outlined options for equipment leasing.
The work session was adjourned.
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KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
February 20, 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.
Council members present: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim.
Motion was made by G Schmidt and seconded by J Schmidt approving the minutes of the meeting from February 5, 2024, With all voting yes, the minutes were approved and published.
On a motion by Bender and seconded by Beisheim, the following bills were allowed with all voting yes. (See below list of bills)
A Tech/Freeman Alarm, Library Board 156.00
Access Systems, Monthly 72.36
Acco, Water - Chemicals 1,350.25
Amazon Capital Services, Supplies 261.86
Amazon Capital Services, Library Memorials 396.59
Bulltown Repair, Trucks - Rebuild/Repairs 16,637.95
City of Kalona, ARPA - Flow Meter - Sewer Repay 5,184.00
City of Kalona, Library Board 26.90
City of Kalona, Transfer to Water - February Utility ACH 15,542.09
City of Wellman, January - Senior Meals 512.00
CJ’s Oil Company, Fuel/Truck - Power Steering 5,384.07
Dakota Supply Group, Water/Snow Removal Supplies 2,741.16
Delta Dental, Vision Insurance 52.48
Delta Dental, Dental Insurance 764.82
Display Sales, Christmas Wreath Bulbs 75.50
DNS LLC, Fuel 82.50
Eastern Iowa Light & Power, Street Lighting 32.25
Garden & Associates, Engineering Projects 4,359.75
Gingerich Tiling, Shop Drainage 343.60
HE Trucking, Snow Hauling 1,102.50
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll Taxes) 2,247.07
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 12,158.81
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 5,514.62
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Payroll) 6,060.15
HIM Hearth n Home Cooking, Staff Meeting 95.00
Iowa One Call, Water/Sewer Locates 24.30
Itech, Monthly 271.35
John Deere Financial, Parts/ Equipment Maintenance 898.48
Kalona Auto Parts, Parts/Supplies 519.74
Kalona Builders, Shop Tool 72.99
Kalona Tire, Dump Truck Service/Tires 1,028.26
Kevins Concrete, Concrete Repairs 5,746.62
Konica Minolta, Monthly 17.27
Konica Minolta, Library Board 29.23
Kuenster Heating & Air, Rec Repairs 135.00
Mark Robe, Meeting Milage 20.10
Midwest Frame & Axle, Snow Removal Supplies 1,692.66
Office Express, Library Board 198.94
Office Express, Office Supplies 215.85
Principal Life Insurance, Life Insurance 336.48
Quad Cities Winwater, Fire Hydrant 5,915.22
Randy Pope, Refund Water Deposit Balance 68.92
River Products Company, Rock 633.63
Southeast Iowa Insurance, Fire Protection 9,002.00
State Hygienic Laboratory, Water/Sewer Testing 217.50
Stout Companies, Ice Melt 537.00
Sueppels Florist, Library Board 78.54
TASC, Monthly 29.04
Thorn Creek Construction, Water Main Street Repair 2,350.00
USA Blue Book, Shop Tools 204.25
Vessco, Water Parts 272.76
Walsh Door & Security, Library Board 39.58
Washington County Hospital, Hospital Visit - Martens 296.25
Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Health Insurance 7,516.70
Yotty’s, Supplies 220.72
Yotty’s, Library Board 37.14
WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 25,980.65
General Fund 38,669.72
Library Memorial Fund 396.59
Library Board Fund 940.27
Road Use Fund 30,533.21
Trust & Agency Fund 5,586.93
Water Fund 12,158.81
Sewer Fund 5,514.62
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 35,766.18
General Fund 30,757.07
Library Memorial Fund 570.00
Library Board Fund 261.22
Garbage Fund 16,174.99
Storm Sewer Fund 3,644.12
Trust & Agency Fund 1,092.82
Tax Increment Finance Fund 3,819.05
Debt Service Fund 372.08
Water Fund 12,151.84
Sewer Fund 20,549.40
Ordinance No. 2024-352, an ordinance to amend sections of Chapter 152 in the Code of Ordinances, on Building Codes. Dave Tornow, the City Building inspector, was present with city staff to share the sections being changed. A motion was made by J Schmidt and seconded by Bender, approving the first reading of the Ordinance. The Mayor put the question on the motion and the rolling being called the following named council members voted: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim, each voting yes.
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and the first reading passed.
Resolution No. 2024-E, a resolution amending Building Permit Fees. Dave Tornow, the City Building Inspector, was present with City Staff to talk about the new proposed fee schedule to better align with industry standards and meet the city’s increased staffing expenses with a full-time building inspector. 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.
Resolution No. 2024-F, a resolution to accept Plans, Specifications, Forms of Contracts, and Estimates of costs. Whereas, the Council has reviewed the documents for the public improvements described as Vista Park Phase 1 for the City of Kalona. A motion was made by J Schmidt 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.
Resolution No. 2024-G, a resolution to award a construction contract for the public improvements described as Vista Park Phase 1 for the City of Kalona. Whereas the contractor C.J. Moyna & Sons LLC had the lowest bid received for the project in the amount of $2,092,604.35. Staff outlined project funding through Local Option Sales Tax, Washington County Riverboat Foundation Grants and Municipal funds and proposed State Enhance Iowa Funds. A Motion was made by G Schmidt 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.
The Council set a work session with Garden and Associates for 5:30 on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. Motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by Bender, with all voting yes. The motion carried.
Mayor Robe presented the opportunity for Kalona to have a representative on the Washington County EMS Advisory Board for the next two years. Mayor Robe asked for volunteers from the council to represent Kalona, Riverside, and Wellman on the advisory board. Greg Schmidt volunteered to take on the role and attend the quarterly advisory meetings.
Staff presented a preliminary design for the Mid-Prairie East Elementary proposed parking lot improvements. Discussion was had on the removal of the north 6th Street exit and the addition of a one-way exit onto H Avenue. After much discussion, the council consensus was to share with the Mid-Prairie District that the City would recommend establishing no parking on the south side of H Avenue from 6th Street east to 7th Street (roughly 450ft).
An ordinance would be proposed at a future date with the final decision.
The meeting was adjourned.
SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor
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