CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2025 Mayor Kelly presided over the meeting, calling it to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council members present: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Stueve, and Taylor. Citizens present were Adam Bellis, Milinda Coddington, Jerry Keizer, Dennis Withem, Bill Gaukel, Michelle Gaukel, Jack Gaukel, Evelyn Marshall, Roger Marshall, Owen Moyer, Johnathon Moyer, Trisha Lemaire, Nick Dozier, Lisa Dozier, Robert Dozier, Rich Gochenour, Tina Thornburg, Jack Thornburg, Mary Jo Buckley, Dawn Meadows, Russ Meadows, Christopher Gilpin, Michael Guinan, Lee Lange, John Harrison, Angel Smiley, Kalyn Kolls, Brayden Flock, Aneitah Garmann, Maxyn McKay, and Phyllis Henrich. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve the agenda for December 16, 2025 made by Struble, seconded by Taylor. Motion passes. The Oath of Office was taken by Roger Marshall, Mayor, Russ Meadows and Christopher Gilpin, Council Members, and Angel Smiley, Fire Chief. There were no public comments. Motion to approve Consent Agenda a) Minutes from December 2, 2025, City Council Meeting, b) Minutes from December 4, 2025, Little Willow Dog Park Advocate Meeting, c) Claims List, d) Financial Report for November 2025, e) Utility Reconciliation Report for November 2025, f) Approve Tim Dooley as Park Board member term expiring October 2030, g) Motion to approve liquor license for Papa Joe’s (pending a status of “submitted to local authority”), and h) motion to approve liquor license for Mo’s Mini Mart made by Struble, seconded by Stueve. Aye – Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Stueve. Nay – Taylor. Motion passes 4 – 1. Motion to hire Jack Gaukel as a certified officer of the Missouri Valley Police Department made by Taylor, seconded by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve pay application #17 in the amount of $43,208.39 to Rogge General Contractors, Inc. made by Struble, seconded by Keizer. Motion passes. Mary Jo Buckley, on behalf of Woodmen, discussed quotes for the new flagpole at the Fire Station. Council agreed to move forward with the estimate of $5,650.00. Aneitah Garmann updated the Council on the MV Gathering Market, port-o-pots at Summit Park, and election results for the board. Taylor asked when Summit Park was going to be changed to Masonic Park. Phyllis Henrich introduced the new Library Director, Dawn Meadows. Bruce Kocher has retired. Dawn updated the Council on all the exciting things happening at the library. Kayln Kolls, People Service, updated the Council on water and wastewater services. Kevin Taylor read the Fire Department report. There were 57 calls for the month of November and 518 total for the entire year. Motion to approve Resolution 25-52 removing Shawn Kelly, Mayor, and adding Roger Marshall, Mayor, as authorized signers on all city accounts at American National Bank and MidStates Bank, effective 12 p.m. January 2, 2026, made by Struble, seconded by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-53 to fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a General Fund Loan Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $270,000 made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Aye – Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Taylor. Nay – Stueve. Motion passes 4-1. Motion to approve Resolution 25-54 authorizing and directing the City Administrator to write off as uncollectible certain water and sewer accounts made by Stueve, seconded by Struble. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-55 authorizing and directing the City Administrator to write off as uncollectible certain water and sewer accounts made by Stueve, seconded by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-56 confirming the wage of the Library Director made by Taylor, seconded by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-57 acknowledging the City’s Internal Complaint Handling Guideline made by Struble, seconded by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-58 setting the wage of certified police officer Jack Gaukel made by Struble, seconded by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-59 authorizing the mayor to execute the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) contract with IEDA (Iowa Economic Development Authority) made by Taylor, seconded by Struble. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-23 (Amended) resolution amending the open records policy for the City of Missouri Valley regarding the time allowed before fees apply, made by Taylor, seconded by Struble. Motion passes. Tuttle wished Bruce Kocher good luck in retirement, thanked the outgoing Council and Mayor for their service to the community, thanked the volunteers who helped at the Rialto cleaning, and thanked the volunteers who helped with the food pantry. Keizer stated that since Dollar General was turned down for the city property located on Highway 30, she wants to see the City get the ball rolling and get some housing. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Patty thanked everyone for being around for eight years, and she will enjoy not being here. Taylor thanked the citizens and council members for their trust. He wished the new member’s luck. Shawn Kelly thanked the citizens for voting him in for the last eight years. He hopes to see Missouri Valley succeed in the future. City Administrator Colglazier reminded everyone of the closure of City Hall on December 17, the meeting on December 18 at the Rand Center for the changeover, and the Hazard Mitigation meeting on January 13. She stated she shared the budget calendar with everyone. Colglazier said goodbye to Shawn, Patty, and Kevin, and it was a pleasure working together. She welcomed Roger, Christopher, and Russ and hoped for a successful new year. Motion to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. made by Taylor, seconded by Tuttle. Motion passes. 500 E ERIE, CITY, PAY REQUEST 18, $18,130.18 AHLERS & COONEY, CITY, LEGAL FEES, $124.00 ALEX AIR APPARATUS, FIRE, GLOVES, HELMET GUARDS, $1,817.34 AMAZON, LIBRARY, JANITORIAL, CURTAIN RODS, BOOKS, INK, $2,302.46 BAKER, MICHAEL, POLICE, MED TESTING, $230.00 BOUND TREE, EMS, PATIENT SUPPLIES, $148.25 CAPITAL, FIRE/EMS, COPIER LEASE AND COPIES, $112.11 CASEYS, POLICE, FUEL, $496.44 CINTAS, STREET/PARK, UNIFORMS, $1,025.80 CJS, POOL/STREET, ANTIFREEZE, HOTSY PARTS, $31.35 COOKSEY, SEAN, FIRE, REPAIR ON FIRE TRUCK, $85.56 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, CITY, FUEL OCTOBER, $938.86 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, CITY, FUEL NOVEMBER, $1,050.84 ECO WATER, CITY, WATER COOLER AND WATER, $111.00 FELD FIRE, CITY, FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTIONS, $768.50 GOCHENOUR, REX, TRAIN, S CLAUSE, $150.00 HAIGHT, GARY, PARK, FARMERS MARKET TRAINING, $276.63 HARRISON CO DEVELOPMENT, CITY, QUARTERLY PAYMENT 3, $1,683.00 ICAP, CITY, BOND PRINCIPAL, $521.00 IA DEPT OF INSPECTIONS, CITY, BOILER INSPECTION TRAVELERS, $40.00 IA ONE CALL, WATER/SEWER, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER LOCATES, $51.30 IT BRIDGE, CITY, DECEMBER CONTRACT, $250.00 JQ OFFICE, CITY, COPIER LEASE, $804.89 LIFEMED SAFETY, EMS, CHAIR REPAIR, $1,151.00 MASTERCARD, CITY, SUPPLIES, $3,058.59 MELLEN & ASSOCIATES, WATER, POSITIONER REPLACEMENTS, $7,548.00 MIDSTATES BANK, CITY, LOAN PAYMENT, $7,011.33 MIDWEST LABORATORIES, SEWER, DISCHARGE TESTS AND SUPPLIES, $815.10 MILLER FUEL, STREET/WATER, FUEL, $2,706.84 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, CITY, ELECTRICITY, $6,164.06 MOS MINI MART, CITY, FUEL, $911.99 MOTION AUTO, POLICE, OIL CHANGE, $70.09 MO VALLEY TIRES, STREET, LOADER REPAIR, $457.89 MO VALLEY TIRES, FIRE, REPAIR FIRE TRUCK TIRE, $29.96 MO VALLEY TIRES, PARK, TIRE PACKAGE, $1,164.04 MONROE, KEITH, STREET, SAFETY GLASSES, $300.00 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, WATER, CURB BOX, $71.66 MUSFELDT, RICH, LIBRARY, CLEANING FOR NOVEMBER, $500.00 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, LEGALS, $541.33 ONE BILLING SOLUTIONS, EMS, EMS BILLING NOVEMBER, $2,337.12 PITNEY BOWES, CITY, POSTAGE METER, $152.89 PITNEY BOWES, WATER/SEWER, LEASE POSTAGE METER, $806.75 PRESTO X, POLICE, PEST CONTROL, $95.19 PROTECH, STREET, SNOW PLOW PARTS, $863.34 R & S WASTE, CITY, TRASH, $264.00 RASMUSSEN, LIBRARY, BOILER PREVENTATIVE MAINT, $1,490.50 SAFELITE, POLICE, WINDSHIELD REPAIR, $111.23 SMITH, MUARA, LIBRARY, LIBRARY CARTS, $150.00 T1 TECHNOLOGIES, CITY, DEC 25 CAMERA MAINT, $190.00 THE WINDOW GUYS, CITY, WINDOW WASHING, $52.00 UMB BANK, CITY, NOTE SERIES 2024, $37,343.75 VALLEY DRIG, EMS, GLUCOSE TESTER, $28.38 WINDSTREAM, POLICE/FIRE, EMERGENCY LINE, $67.23 WOLF TREE SERVICE, CITY, TREE REMOVAL, $13,050.00 IA DEPT OF HHS, POLICE, CHILD SUPPORT, $383.07 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $1,416.34 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, DEC 25 SERVICE FEE REIMBURSEMENT, $89.25 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $1,555.98 AVESIS, CITY, DEC 25 VISION INSURANCE, $286.92 BOKF, CITY, GO BOND 2017, $3,262.50 BOKF, CITY, $6,425.00 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, NOV 25 SALES & USE TAX, $736.96 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, NOV 25 WATER EXCISE TAX, $3,726.18 WASHINGTON NATL, CITY, DEC 25 BRUCE INSURANCE, $33.00 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $1,375.00 LANGE HAS, CITY, PR ERROR HAS, $125.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES, $12,478.99 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL, $35,266.48 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND, $349.47 TOTAL, $188,163.91 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL, $46,818.09 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT, $239.80 FIRE DEPARTMENT, $2,786.90 EMS DEPARTMENT, $10,593.56 ROAD USE, $17,939.65 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS, $3,511.26 LOCAL OPTION TAX, $11,050.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, $25,141.51 DEBT SERVICE, $47,031.25 2021 PROJECTS, $521.00 WATER, $17,371.44 SEWER, $5,159.45 TOTAL, $188,163.91 FUND SUMMARY REVENUE NOVEMBER FEDERAL GRANTS, $218.68 ACCIDENT REPORT, $8.00 COURT FINES, $2,011.42 BUILDING PERMIT, $1,777.01 PET LICENSES, $10.00 LANDFILL ASSESSMENT, $6,003.06 PENALTIES, $83.59 LIBRARY TAXES, $2,556.16 GRANTS, $2,590.00 PARK FEES, $200.00 INTEREST-PERP CARE, $10.06 PROPERTY TAXES, $30,914.92 AG LAND, $56.28 TORT LIABILITY, $6,778.53 EMA PROP TAXES, $97.58 INTEREST GENERAL, $4,256.70 RENT TOWER, $3,106.25 COMM/IND PROP TAX REPLACEMENT, $6,920.50 MISC GENERAL GOVT, $32,089.07 TRAIN DONATION, $1,553.80 INTEREST EMS, $23.02 EMS BILLING, $11,550.46 ROAD USE TAX, $31,864.08 CHARGES FOR SERVICES, $512.79 PROPERTY TAXES, $21,105.63 COMM/IND PROP TAX REPLACEMENT, $3,620.00 INTEREST ECON DEVELOP, $10.15 PROPERTY TAXES, $14,284.68 COMM/IND PROP TAX REPLACEMENT, $2,450.38 INTEREST - WATER, $734.75 WATER METERED SALES, $61,812.97 PENALTIES-WATER, $726.92 MISC TURN ON, $443.39 SALES TAX-WATER, $3.15 WATER EXCISE TAX, $3,596.62 WATER DEPOSITS, $1,100.00 INTEREST - SEWER, $24.07 SEWER USER FEES, $38,333.96 PENALTIES - SEWER, $375.55 SALES TAX-SEWER, $716.18 TOTAL, $294,530.36 Shawn Kelly, Mayor Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 12-31-25
