CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 6:00 P.M. Mayor Pro-Tem Struble presided over the meeting and called it to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Stueve, Keizer, and Tuttle. Mayor Kelly and Councilman Taylor were absent. The following citizens present were Jeannie Wortman, Jerry Keizer, Aneitah Garmann, Sally Salter, Mary Jo Buckley, Rich Gochenour, Christi Gochenour, John Harrison, Lee Lange, John Halley, Amber Flock, Trisha Southerland, Nikki Dooley, and Forest Dooley. Motion to approve Agenda for July 2, 2024, made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda a) Minutes from June 18, 2024, Council Meeting; b) Claims List; c) Approve Liquor licenses for Taylor Oil Company and Family Dollar 2270; d) Approve Tobacco license for Eagle Food Mart; e) Approve partial refund for a pool party that was canceled early due to lightning; and f) Approve re-average of sewer due to a leak for 815 N Blaine St and 108 N 7th St made by Tuttle, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Inquiries from citizens: Jim Long addressed the Council regarding the Little Willow Dog Park. He discussed item #14 on the Agenda. He would like the Council to really consider providing electricity to the dog park. They would like to install cameras. He discussed donations for the dog park going into one fund and using a QR Code to receive donations. He discussed adding a pickleball court to the park also. Councilman Tuttle would like to see a presentation on the donation setup. John Halley addressed 911 Longview Road. The curb is breaking up and he would like that fixed. He also stated that during a previous Council meeting, a Council Member suggested that the City go into homes to inspect them. He noted that is a violation of the 4th amendment, and if it is not for health and safety purposes, they can not enter the property. Motion to table the clerk signing the 28E agreement between the Missouri Valley Community School District and the City of Missouri Valley, IA for a shared Librarian made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. The Council would like the City Attorney to revise the agreement. Jeannie Wortman updated the Council on all the events happening in July. Chief Forest Dooley stated the EMS and Fire Departments attended 47 calls; 6 accidents, 30 lift assists, 8 fires, and 2 false alarms in June. Hydrant parties are going well. Dooley thanked Gochenour for his help in clearing out the fire and wildland bay. He would like to save the money from scrap metal to help purchase new air tanks for the department. Public Works Director, Rich Gochenour, updated the Council on Grove Street. There is a sinkhole and they will tear it out to see what is wrong. Brandon Keller called Gochenour about the backstop at Spinning Spokes BMX park. They would like to borrow or lease it for T-ball. One suggestion is to take it to the YEA fields. Another suggestion is to have a YEA T-ball field there. The Council agreed to have Keller take the backstop. Keizer would like Gochenour to get a couple more bids for electrical hookups at the dog park. She also questioned the Wi-Fi for the dog park. Stueve questioned Sally Salter about donations for the dog park and using the funds for the cameras. The Council thought the cameras were being donated. Salter said they are trying to fill out a grant for them. Discussion was had about the dog park being run by donations, and some feel that’s how the electricity should be paid for. The topic was brought up about the Dog Park being a part of the Parks department, which needs to be included in decisions made by the Park Board. The Park Board is being cut out of the decision-making process. Jim Long claimed that Rich Gochenour was the liaison between the Dog Park and the Park Board. He stated that they go through Rich instead of the Park Board. “There is way too much work to be done down there to have to go to a Park Board meeting once a month to ask for paint and such.” Motion to approve Resolution 24-29 setting wages of city employees for fiscal year 2025 made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 24-25 approving contract and performance and/or payment bonds for the Fire Station Addition Project made by Tuttle, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to hire Joshua David as a certified police officer and start with 108 hours of vacation made by Keizer, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. 6:51 p.m. Taylor joined via Zoom. Motion to table electricity to the dog park in the approximate amount of $3,000 to be paid by the Park fund made by Stueve, second by Taylor. Motion passes. The Council would like two more bids for the electricity. Motion to approve the clerk signing the consent to sublease re ground lease between Verizon and US Cellular made by Stueve, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Motion approving the clerk to sign the Terracon proposal for materials testing and special inspection services for the Missouri Valley Fire Station Addition made by Taylor, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Councilwoman Keizer would like to get a couple of more bids for City tree removal. Councilwoman Stueve questioned Chief Dooley about selling off equipment. City Administrator Colglazier asked the Council about refunding money for swim lessons. Council was unanimous in allowing it. Colglazier stated she has tickets for the Grandstand Events during the Harrison County Fair. She also discussed meeting with People Service. Repairs and Maintenance were discussed. Motion to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. made by Taylor, second by Stueve. Motion passes. ACE SIGN DISPLAY, CITY, WELCOM SIGN REPAIRS $520.49 AGRIVISION, PARK, MOWER BLADES $117.25 ASI SYSTEMS, WATER, ALARM MONITORINGJULY THROUGH SEPT $104.97 BAKER&TAYLOR, LIBRARY, DVD $20.97 BAKER&TAYLOR, LIBRARY, DVD $24.49 BOMGAARS, STREET, FLAG SUPPLIES, SHOP SUPPLIES $130.36 BORUFF PLUMBING, POOL, FIXED POOL RESTROOM $786.64 CB WATER WORKS, POOL, WATER TESTING $25.00 CENTURY LINK, CITY, PHONE LINES $629.42 COLGLAZIER, TURRI, CITY, MUNICIPAL PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE TRAINING $226.68 DOG WASTE DEPOT, DOG PARK, WASTE CAN $319.97 ELECTRIC PUMP, SEWER, VALVES $5,662.50 ELECTRIC PUMP, SEWER, WILLOW PARK ACTUATOR VALVE $400.00 EPCO, LIBRARY, PAPER TOWEL HOLDER $69.00 GWORKS, CITY, CORE IMPLEMENTATION – SOFTWARE $1,665.00 HANKINS, LOREE, CITY, MUNICIPAL PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE TRAINING $258.51 HARRISON CO LANDFILL, CITY, LANDFILL ASSESSMENT JULY $5,860.00 JP COOKIE CO, POOL, POOL TAGS $86.35 IA LEAGUE OF CITIES, CITY, MEMBER DUES 7/2024-6/2025 $1,930.00 INCONTROL ELECTRONICS, POOL, NEW SOUND SYSTEM $2,994.99 INCONTROL ELECTRONICS, POOL, INTERNET CONNECTION $645.55 MAINSTAY, POLICE, CRUISER COMP MAINT $2,016.00 MATHESON, EMS, OXYGEN $451.63 MICHAEL TODD, STREET, STREET SIGNS DAMAGED IN TORNADO $690.42 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, FIRE, FIRE STATION ADDITION $26,799.37 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, FIRE, FIRE STATION ADDITION $1,643.30 MIDWEST MECHANICAL, POOL, HOOK UP POOL PUMP $4,945.00 MIDWEST MECHANICAL, POOL, POOL PUMP $2,822.46 MIDWEST MECHANICAL, POOL, FLOAT PUMP $3,362.08 MIDWEST MECHANICAL, STREET, BROKEN TRAFFIC LIGHT $1,040.00 MISSION COMMUNICATIONS, SEWER, 1 YR RENEWAL LIFT STATIONS $1,548.00 MOTION AUTO, POLICE, BRAKES AND OIL $393.89 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, WATER, CURB STOP $109.00 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, WATER, NEW METER LONGVIEW $1,760.00 MV NAPA, STREET, OIL, FREON, TOOLS $177.36 MV TIMES NEWS, TRAIN, VISITOR GUIDE $282.00 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, LEGALS WATER QUALITY REPORT $287.68 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, LEGALS MINUTES $137.40 MYER, CHRIS, PARKS, REIMBURSEMENT BOOTS $139.00 OUTDOOR RECREATION PROD, PARK, MULCH FOR MONKEY IN MIDDLE $4,128.00 PEOPLE SERVICE, WATER/SEWER, MONTHLY SERVICE JULY $23,859.00 PITNEY BOWES, CITY, RED INK POSTAGE METER $103.28 PRESTO X, CITY/POLICE, PEST CONTROL $171.84 PROCHASKA & ASSOCIATES, FIRE, FIRE STATION ADDITION $6,961.35 RAND COMM CENTER, CITY, DONATION $2,500.00 RASMUSSEN, POOL, PREVENTATIVE MAINT POOL BOILER $913.50 RASMUSSEN, POOL, POOL BOILER $290.00 RASMUSSEN, POOL, POOL BOILER $488.75 SALVO DEREN SCHENCK, CITY, MAY LEGAL SERVICE $1,264.00 SHIELD TECHNOLOGY, POLICE, SOFTWARE MAINT $787.50 SOUTHWEST IA PLANNING CO, CITY, TAXI/BUS SUPPORT $5,000.00 TELRITE, POLICE/CITY, TELEPHONE LINE $62.92 THE OFFICE STOP, CITY, COPY PAPER $230.00 WESTERN IA TOURISN REGION, TRAIN, MEMBERSHIP FY2025 $150.00 WINDSTREAM, POLICE/FIRE, LINE CHARGE $56.94 WOLF TREE SERVICE, STREET/PARK, TREE REMOVAL $1,875.00 IPERS, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $12,798.54 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATION, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $2,272.62 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, STATE TAX $3,184.47 DEARBORN NATL, CITY, JULY 24 LIFE/ADD INSURANCE $87.02 WELLMARK BCBS, CITY, JULY 24 HEALTH INSURANCE $23,310.35 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $15,425.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES $11,746.57 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL $42,193.25 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND $45.51 TOTAL $230,988.14 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL $101,139.20 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT $486.84 FIRE DEPARTMENT $1,292.27 EMS DEPARTMENT $7,676.13 ROAD USE $15,408.77 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS $21,460.48 LOCAL OPTION TAX 2024 PROJECTS $35,404.02 WATER $21,211.20 SEWER $26,909.23 TOTAL $230,988.14 Sherman Struble, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator MVTN 7-24-24
