CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 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 Jeannie Wortman, Evelyn Marshall, Jerry Keizer, Roger Marshall, Adam Bellis, Angel Smiley, Jo Grimes, Christopher Gilpin, Kay Hinkel, Rich Gockenour, Aneitah Garmann, Mary Jo Buckley, Kalyn Kolls, Ethan Achenbach, and John Harrison. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve Agenda for September 16, 2025, made by Keizer, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Public Comment: Jeannie Wortman, Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City for supporting the Mo Valley Rally. The Chamber’s membership barbecue is Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Rand Center. Motion to approve Consent Agenda: a) Minutes from September 2, 2025, Council Meeting; b) Minutes from September 4, 2025, Dog Park Advocate Meeting; c) Claims List; d) Utility Reconciliation Report for August 2025; and e) Bank Reconciliation Report for August 2025 made by Tuttle, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Aneitah Garmann updated the Council on the Keep Iowa Beautiful Grant. They received paint and will be painting the camping posts. The Park Board is also seeking new board members. They also plan on starting the Gathering Market in the spring of 2026. Angel Smiley, Fire Chief, stated they have had 396 calls for 2025 and 51 calls in August. The department has had a lot of hands-on training recently. The Council also decided it was a good idea to expand the out-of-district area to let more volunteers join the department. Colglazier will send the information to the City Attorney. Motion to approve pay application #14R in the amount of $104,862.32 to Rogge General Contractors, Inc. made by Tuttle, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Kalyn Kolls, People Service, introduced Ethan Achenbach as a new full-time employee. There were no questions on the Council report. Kolls also stated she passed the Waste Water I Operator course. Rich Gochenour, Public Works Director, updated the Council on the end loader, removal and replacement of rotted camping posts, questioned the 323 W Erie property, and questioned if the Council would like to sell City parcels that are of no use to the city. Motion to approve Resolution 25-36, a resolution adopting the City Council Meeting Procedure made by Keizer, second by Stueve. Aye – Tuttle, Keizer, and Stueve. Nay – Taylor. Motion passes 3-1. Motion to adopt second reading of Ordinance Number 616 an ordinance amending the Missouri Valley City Code of Ordinances by creating Section 69.19, “No Loading/Unloading Zones,” and including Huron Street from Harrison Street to Willow Street, made by Tuttle, second by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to adopt second reading on Ordinance Number 617 an ordinance amending Section 65.02, Subsection 3, of the Missouri Valley City Code of Ordinances to add stopping intersections on Michigan Street at West Street and at Harrison Street made by Stueve, second by Keizer. Aye – Stueve, Keizer, and Taylor. Nay – Tuttle. Motion passes 3-1. Motion to adopt first reading of Ordinance Number 618 an ordinance amending sewer rates made by Stueve, second by Keizer. Aye – Stueve, Keizer, and Struble. Nay – Tuttle and Taylor. Motion passes 3-2. Motion to adopt second reading of Ordinance Number 619 an ordinance amending water service rates made by Stueve, second by Keizer. Aye – Stueve, Struble, and Keizer. Nay – Tuttle. Abstain – Taylor. Motion passes. Taylor questioned if there could be a Yield sign put up on 1st and West Michigan. Colglazier will look to see if an ordinance is needed. Colglazier stated there is a Board of Adjustment hearing on October 13th at 9 a.m. at the Rand Center. On September 23th at 6 pm, the City and the Rand board will meet to discuss transitioning buildings. There is also a Comprehensive Plan Meeting on September 24, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. at the Rand Center. The public is encouraged to attend. Motion to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. made by Taylor, second by Stueve. Motion passes AGRIVISION, PARK, OIL $54.83 AMAZON BUSINESS, LIBRARY, SUPPLIES $390.83 AMERICAN NATL BANK, CITY, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX $40.00 BOUND TREE, EMS, COLLAR $896.20 CANNON, CITY, COPIER $142.96 CASEYS, POLICE, FUEL $740.55 CAPITAL, FIRE/EMS, COPIER CONTRACT AND COPIES $141.36 CAPITAL, FIRE/EMS, COPIER CONTRACT $40.00 CHI, POLICE, J MUSFELDT MED TEST $45.00 CINTAS, PARK/STREET, UNIFORMS $1,025.80 CJ FUTURE, CITY, KEY, ADAPTERS $35.92 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, CITY, FUEL $1,104.57 ECO WATER SYSTEM, CITY, WATER COOLER AND WATER $173.00 ELECTRIC PUMP, SEWER, CLOGGED PIPES $679.25 GENIE PEST CONTROL, LIBRARY, PEST CONTROL $256.80 GUINAN HEATING, FIRE, AC REPAIRS $967.85 HARDKNOCKS DIESEL, FIRE, FIRE TRUCK REPAIR $412.02 HARRISON CO LANDFILL, CITY, SEPTEMBER LANDFILL ASSESSMENT $5,858.13 HEARTLAND COOP, PARK, PROPANE $319.30 HOTSY, STREET, SOAP FOR PRESSURE WASHER $220.00 HYDRO OPTIMIZATION, WATER, COMPUTER MAINT $669.75 IA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, STREET, GLOVES $83.97 IA ONE CALL, WATER/SEWER, JULY LOCATES $35.10 IT BRIDGE, CITY, SEPTEMBER CONTRACT $250.00 JQ OFFICE, CITY, COPIER LEASE $622.00 JQ OFFICE, LIBRARY, COPIER LEASE $142.80 MASTERCARD, CITY, SUPPLIES $3,053.50 MATHESON, EMS, OXYGEN $358.75 MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSP, FIRE, C WALDRON PHYSICAL $356.00 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, CITY, ELECTRICITY $13,471.71 MIDWEST LABORATORIES, SEWER, TESTING AND SUPPLIES $295.10 MO VALLEY TIRES, STREET, ST SWEEPER REPAIR $268.29 MOS MINI MART, CITY, FUEL $1,839.29 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, WATER, METER SUPPLIES $193.00 MUSFELDT, RICHARD, LIBRARY, AUGUST CLEANNING $330.00 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, PUBLICATIONS $435.96 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, PUBLICATIONS $126.28 ONE BILLING SOLUTION, EMS, AUGUST EMS BILLING $3,497.84 OMAHA DOOR AND WINDOW, STREET, GARAGE PHOTO EYE $583.16 PITNEY BOWES, WATER/SEWER, POSTAGE LEASE $152.89 PROCHASKA, FIRE, FIRE STATION ADDITION $435.65 R & S WASTE, CITY, TRASH $264.00 SALVO DEREN SCHENCK, CITY, AUGUST LEGAL FEES $1,488.00 SCANTRON, CITY, CYBER BACKUP $88.80 SCANTRON, CITY, CYBER SECURITY $79.36 SIMMERING CORY, CITY, ORD 612 $105.00 STATION AUTOMATION, FIRE/EMS, VEHICLE SOFTWARE $2,019.60 TERRACON, FIRE, CONCRETE TESTING $4,049.50 THE OFFICE STOP, CITY, CREDIT CARD PAPER $42.40 THE WINDOW GUYS, CITY, WINDOW WASHING $52.00 THOMAS, CHERYL, TRAIN, REIMBURSEMENT SHIRTS $432.00 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, CITY, PRESORT FEE $370.00 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, CITY, OCTOBER UTILITY BILLING $550.00 VETTER EQUIPMENT, STREET, MOWER REPAIR $82.00 WINDSTREAM, POLICE/FIRE, EMERGENCY SIREN $56.94 WOLF TREE SERVICE, CITY, STORM CLEAN UP $2,000.00 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $475.14 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $7,658.95 AVESIS, CITY, SEPT 25 VISION INSURANCE $254.98 IPERS, CITY, IPERS $0.03 TREASURER STATE OF IA, CITY, AUG 25 WATER EXCISE TAX $3,699.26 TREASURER STATE OF IA, CITY, AUG 25 SALES AND USE TAX $909.84 WASHINTON NATL, LIBRARY, INSURANCE $33.00 WASHINTON NATL, LIBRARY, INSURANCE $33.00 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $375.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES $11,095.09 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL $33,712.20 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND $200.00 TOTAL $110,871.50 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL $52,335.20 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT $619.29 FIRE DEPARTMENT $2,807.20 EMS DEPARTMENT $10,670.92 ROAD USE $13,523.30 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS $8,591.19 LOCAL OPTION TAX $850.00 2024 PROJECTS $4,485.15 WATER $11,283.48 SEWER $5,705.77 TOTAL $110,871.50 FUND SUMMARY REVENUE AUGUST COUNTY CONTRIBUTION/REIMB $4,385.56 MISC POLICE $605.00 COURT FINES $4,155.22 PARKING FINES $25.00 BUILDING PERMIT $1,516.58 REGISTRATIONS $200.00 PET LICENSES $20.00 LANDFILL ASSESSMENT $6,287.91 PENALTIES $71.24 PARK FEES $1,204.00 DOG PARK DONATIONS $(754.84) REIMBURSEMENT $(400.00) SWIM POOL FEES $2,255.25 SWIM POOL LESSONS/AEROBICS $1,365.00 TAX POOL SALES $169.75 POOL DONATIONS $17.00 POOL REIMBURSEMENT $560.00 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX $7,075.81 CIGARETTE PERMITS $225.00 INTEREST GENERAL $1,851.50 RENT TOWER $2,695.25 PAY IN LIEU TAXES $2,500.00 MISC GENERAL GOVT $60.00 TRAIN DONATION $395.95 TRAIN RIDES $579.00 TRAIN MERCHANDISE $181.50 EMS BILLING $18,438.85 ROAD USE TAX $30,625.50 INSURANCE SETTLEMENT $1,150.00 LOCAL OPTION TAX $20,910.88 PROCEEDS FROM DEBT/LOAN $169,212.70 WATER METERED SALES $63,524.27 UNMETERED SALES $66.33 PENALTIES-WATER $784.65 MISC TURN ON $3,416.11 WATER EXCISE TAX $3,630.94 WATER DEPOSITS $1,000.00 SEWER USER FEES $38,817.01 PENALTIES - SEWER $474.34 SALES TAX-SEWER $651.18 TOTAL $389,949.44 Sherman Struble, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 10-1-25
