CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 Mayor Pro-Tem Struble presided over the meeting, which was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Keizer, Tuttle, Taylor, and Stueve. Mayor Kelly was absent. Citizens present were Rich Gochenour, Evelyn Marshall, Joe, Thad Pothast, Bruce Kocher, Mary Jo Buckley, Jeannie Wortman, and David Reisz. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Hearing called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Struble at 6 p.m. Tammy DeBord from Southwest Iowa Planning Council presented information on the Status of Funded Activities for the Community Development Block Grant project number 20-CVN-043, the Upper Story Housing project. SWIPCO staff reported that the overall project is over 50% complete. The substantial completion date for the project is May 31, 2026. To date, $665,350 has been spent, with $361,493 in CDBG construction funds expended and $10,000 in CDBG administrative funds expended. There is $128,507 remaining in CDBG construction funds. The city’s local match to date has been $293,857 in the form of owner funds and a city loan. The funds are to rehabilitate the upper two stories of the building located at 500 E. Erie St. in the city of Missouri Valley, creating six new apartment rental units. A minimum of four of these units will be rented to low- to moderate-income residents. Work completed to date includes the installation of steel beams to increase the stability of the property, plumbing work, framing, and stucco. The electrical is ready to begin, then they can begin the drywall. The beneficiaries of the project are the owners of 500 E. Erie St. LLC and the city of Missouri Valley. There were no written comments received from the public prior to the meeting, and oral comments made at the public hearing were from Patty Stueve asking to repeat the completion date, and Aaron Tuttle asking if Tammy DeBord was happy with the progress. She stated that now that things have restarted, it is going well. Motioned by Tuttle and seconded by Taylor to close the public hearing. All in favor: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Stueve, Taylor All Opposed: None. The public hearing was closed at 6:04 p.m. Motion to approve Agenda for August 5, 2025, made by Keizer, second by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to approve Consent Agenda; a) Minutes from July 15, 2025, Council Meeting; b) Minutes from July 10, 2025, Dog Park Advocate Meeting; c) Claims list; d) Approval of Liquor License for Family Dollar 22740; and TABLE item e) sewer re-averaging for 409 ½ W Erie and 215 N 3rd St made by Tuttle, second by Taylor. Motion passes. Thad Pothast with the Harrison County Conservation Board discussed land donation from the City. He would like to see this as a remnant prairie and eventually a hiking trail. Citizen Inquiry: David Reisz addressed the Council about damage done to his property at 204 E Erie St. The damage was done by VRBA Construction during the removal of the City well. Larry McCullough at 414 W Huron St, addressed the Council about semis parking on Huron Street, blocking his driveway. He would like street signs put up stating No Parking or No Loading/Unloading. Weston Moses addressed the Council and would like to be refunded for his camping stay as he was not there for the month he paid for. Council agreed to refund $400. Don Elston questioned the Council on what they would like to do with 310 S 10th Street. Jake Zimmerer, Eagle Engineering, updated the Council on Well #6, Longview Drainage, 4th and 7th St pavement and water main, and the Highway 30 Bypass Utilities. Motion to approve Change Order #4 in amount of $14,602.40 with VRBA Construction made by Tuttle, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to approve Application for Payment #6 in the amount of $166,076.06 to VRBA Construction made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to TABLE Application for Payment #7 (Final) in the amount of $32,242.87 to VRBA Construction made by Stueve, second by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to TABLE Certificate of Substantial Completion made by Stueve, second by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to approve setting bid date and authorization to publish notice of hearing and letting made by Taylor, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Colglazier opened the bid received for Water Treatment Plant Farm Lease. One bid was received. Motion to award the bid for the Water Treatment Plant Farm Lease to Kenny Randeris made by Tuttle, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Jeannie Wortman, Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City for its continued support. She also updated the Council with events happening in the City. Bruce Kocher reported the Library financials, and discussed all the events going on at the Library. Rich Gochenour, Public Works, stated the Front-End Loader is not shifting right. They will be receiving a loaner machine while it is being repaired. He discussed the cemetery roads, and stated that they need to have new asphalt. Motion to wave the park fees for Mo Valley Rally 9/13/25-9/14/25 and Rayne’s Muzic Fest 8/29/25-8/31/25 made by Taylor, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-32 setting wages of city employees for FY 2026 (correct resolution #) made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-33 establishing safe streets for all made by Stueve, second by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-34 to enter into a predesign agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the purpose of establishing or making improvements to US Highway 30 with Harrison County made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve quote for Sonic Wall Subscription Renewal for City Hall and the Water Department in the amount of $1,846.34 for a 3-year period made by Taylor, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Stueve would like the Fire Chief and Building Inspector to be at meetings. Our town is looking bad. Tuttle thanked the Fair Board and all the volunteers who helped during fair week. Keizer would like a copy of the Budget. Colglazier discussed the emergency siren by the baseball fields is now fixed and operational. She also discussed recent vandalism at the pool. Motion to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. made by Taylor, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, PAY REQUEST 10 $23,671.00 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, CDBG 9 $1,500.00 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, CDBG 11 $11,994.00 AGRIVISION, STREET, GRAPPLE BUCKET PARTS $40.66 AMAZON BUSINESS, LIBRARY, BOOKS $46.63 ARROW MANUFACTURING, EMS, AMBULANCE $235,649.00 B & R CONCRETE, STREET, VALLEY AND MAPLE ST REPAIR $1,090.00 BOMGAARS, PARK/STREET, UNIFORMS, WEED SPRAYER REPAIR, SUPPLIES $454.92 BOUND TREE, EMS, IV SOLUTION $11.49 BOUND TREE, EMS, COLLAR,PADS,SUCTION KIT $319.66 BOUND TREE, EMS, COLD PACKS $43.99 CANON FINANCIAL, CITY, COPIER LEASE $142.96 CAPITAL, FIRE/EMS, COPIER LEASE AND COPIES $117.87 CENTURY LINK, CITY, PHONES $626.68 COUNTRY HARDWARE, PARK/CITY, AC UNIT, SAFETY GLASSES, SUPPLIES TO FIX SLIDE $386.96 ECO WATER, CITY, WATER $274.75 GERHOLD CONCRETE, STREET, AG MATERIAL & BUNKER $32,271.00 HARRISON CO CLERK OF COURT, POLICE, COURT COST $55.00 IA ONE CALL, WATER/SEWER, JUNE LOCATES $79.60 INDUSTRIAL CHEM LABS, SEWER, DEGREASER $912.88 INTOXIMETERS, POLICE, DRY GAS $125.00 KOLLS, KALYN, FIRE, REIMBURSEMENT FUEL $19.88 LIONS DEN, EMS, OIL CHANGE AMBULANCE $170.00 LONG LINES, LIBRARY, INTERNET $108.95 MAGUIRE, WATER, WATER TOWER MAINT PLAN 1 YEAR $29,250.00 MENARDS, CITY, AIR CONDITIONER $467.76 MENARDS, PARK, DOG PARK BATHROOM REPAIRS $188.27 MO VALLEY TIRES, POLICE, FLAT TIRE REPAIR $28.00 MOTION AUTO, POLICE, OIL CHANGES $213.88 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, WATER, WATER SUPPLIES $3,871.29 MV NAPA, CITY, SUPPLIES $75.20 MV TIMES, CITY, FAIR PREVIEW, MINUTES $218.99 MV TIMES, CITY, PUBLIC NOTICE, INV TO BID $62.41 PEOPLE SERVICE, WATER/SEWER, AUGUST MONTHLY SERVICE $31,981.00 PITNEY BOWES, CITY, POSTAGE $851.24 PRESTO X, POLICE/CITY, PEST CONTROL $187.30 PRIMARY ARMS, POLICE, SIGHT FOR GLOCKS $3,568.75 PROCHASKA & ASSOCIATES, FIRE, FIRE STATION ADDITION $2,193.95 QUILL, CITY, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $69.99 ROGGE CONSTRUCTION, FIRE, PAY REQUEST 12 $122,835.00 SCANTRON, CITY, CYBER SECURITY $73.27 SCANTRON, CITY, CYBER SECURITY/BACKUP $168.16 SCHIMP ELECTRIC, STREET LIGHT, OUTSIDE WEATHERPROOF COVERS $3,400.00 T1 TECHNOLOGIES, CITY, AUGUST CAMERA MAINT $190.00 TERRACON, FIRE, GROUND TESTING $2,457.25 THE WINDOW GUYS, CITY, WINDOW CLEANING $52.00 THE WINDOW GUYS, CITY, WINDOW CLEANING $52.00 TOYNE, FIRE, PUMP TESTING $2,780.40 UMB BANK, CITY, GO 2024 BOND $600.00 USDA LOAN WATER IMPROVEMENT, WATER, USDA LOAN WATER IMPROVEMENT $9,440.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, CITY, PHONES/TABLETS $1,132.54 VETTER EQUIPMENT, WATER, WATER SAMPLE $64.19 WALLACE, MEAGAN, POOL, REFUND SWIM LESSONS $50.00 WARNER, MARK, TRAIN, REIMBURSEMENT FOR RING POPS $33.56 WINDSTREAM, POLICE/FIRE, EMERGENCY LINE $56.94 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $1,147.09 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $2,442.84 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $4,407.21 IA WORKFORCE, CITY, Q2 UNEMPLOYMENT $1,002.55 IPERS, CITY, IPERS $15,492.00 IRS, CITY, YEARLY PCOR FEE $58.99 TREASURER,STATE OF IA, CITY, STATE TAXES $2,813.63 TREASURER,STATE OF IA, CITY, JUNE 25 SALES AND USE TAX $1,715.35 TREASURER,STATE OF IA, CITY, JUNE 25 WATER EXCISE TAX $3,699.20 WASHINGTON NATL, LIBRARY, JULY 25 B KOCHER INSURANCE $33.00 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $375.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES $13,609.35 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL $45,483.58 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND $145.95 TOTAL $619,151.96 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL $71,496.28 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT $43.90 FIRE DEPARTMENT $3,126.89 EMS DEPARTMENT $8,065.18 ROAD USE $37,879.29 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS $8,738.53 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $37,165.00 DEBT SERVICE $600.00 2021 PROJECTS 2024 PROJECTS $363,135.20 2025 PROJECTS WATER $66,889.06 SEWER $22,012.63 TOTAL $619,151.96 Sherman Struble, Mayor Pro-tem Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 8-20-25
