CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RAND COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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 Jeannie Wortman, Evelyn Marshall, Jerry Keizer, Clint Sargent, Mary Jo Buckley, Cameron Waldron, Kalyn Kolls, Steve Robinette, Rich Gochenour, Amber Flock, Trisha LeMaire, Adam Bellis, Mike Smiley, Lori White, Tawna Lloyd, Dave Lloyd, John Harrison, Aneitah Garmann, and Chris Gilpin. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve agenda for September 2, 2025 made by Struble, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Motion to approve Consent Agenda: a) Minutes from August 19, 2025 Council Meeting, b) Minutes from August 26, 2025 Special Council Meeting, c) Claims list, d) Approve resignation of Amber Flock from the Park Board, and e) Approve resignation of Trisha LeMaire from the Park Board made by Struble, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Citizen Inquiry: Citizens shared differing views on allowing chickens in City Limits, raising concerns about property values, ordinance impacts, and farm animals, while others argued neglected properties are the real issue and urged Council to consider both sides. Jeannie Wortman, Chamber of Commerce, updated Council on the happenings in town. Motion to approve Cameron Waldron as a Fire Department candidate made by Struble, second by Tuttle. Motion passes. Steve Robinette, People Service, explained to Council that addressing lagoon performance issues and violations will require an engineer’s facility study, as the system has not been updated in some time. Rich Gochenour, Public Works Director, updated Council on the new Hotsy pressure washer, and the front-end loader. Motion to table Resolution 25-36 a resolution adopting the City Council Meeting Procedure Policy made by Keizer, second by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 25-37 a resolution approving wage for Abby Allen, EMT made by Taylor, second by Struble. Motion passes. Motion to adopt first 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 Struble, second by Keizer. Motion passes. Motion to adopt first reading of Ordinance Number 617 Aa 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 – Keizer, Struble, Stueve, and Taylor. Nay – Tuttle. Motion passes 4 -1. Motion to table first reading Ordinance Number 618 an ordinance amending sewer rates made by Keizer, second by Taylor. Motion passes. Motion to adopt first reading of Ordinance Number 619 an ordinance amending water service rates made by Struble, second by Stueve. Motion passes. Mayor Kelly shared examples of chicken ordinances, leading to discussion on enforcement, permits, neighbor approval, bird flu vaccines, election ballot options, fees, and code enforcement staffing. City Administrator Colglazier reported that the City and AYSO settled the soccer field lease litigation, provided updates on the new fire department building and Highway 30 project delays, and reminded candidates to file election papers by September 18, 2025. Motion to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. made by Taylor, second by Stueve. Motion passes. 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, PR2 GUINAN HEATING $14,927.20 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, PAY REQUEST 12 $13,770.08 BORUFF PLUMBING, WATER, FIX MISTAKE BORING COMPANY $3,099.77 CAPITAL, FIRE, MAINT AGREEMENT $180.00 CENTURY LINK, CITY, PHONES $626.28 CJS FUTURE, PARK/POOL, PAINT,NAILS,FALL WEED SPRAYING $3,008.86 EAGLE ENGINEERING, CITY, 4TH AND 7TH ST/LONGVIEW $69,762.90 GUINAN HEATING, FIRE, REPAIR THE AIR UPSTAIRS $1,598.75 HARRISON CO TREASURER, CITY, DRAINAGE TAXES $1,819.28 MACQUEEN, STREET, WIPER BLADES $126.21 MATHESON, EMS, OXYGEN $192.03 MCLAUGHLIN SEPTIC, SEWER, PUMP LIFT STATION $275.00 MENARDS, PARK, FAN, TOOLS, TOILET VALVE KIT $107.52 MV NAPA, STREET, SUPPLIES $154.99 MV TIMES, CITY, LEGALS $344.75 OLMSTED & PERRY, CITY, RELOCATION CANAL ST $953.00 OTTIS ELEVATOR, LIBRARY, YEARLY MAINT $3,042.72 PEOPLE SERVICE, WATER/SEWER, SEPTEMBER MONTHLY SERVICE $24,742.00 PRESTO X, POLICE/CITY, PEST CONTROL $187.30 ROGGE, FIRE, PAY APP 13 $130,865.35 SALVO DEREN SCHENCK, CITY, LEGAL FEES JUNE JULY $2,031.00 SECRETARY OF STATE, CITY, NOTARY RENEWAL $90.00 SYMBOL ARTS, POLICE, UNIFORM PATCHES $1,313.10 T1 TECHNOLOGIES, CITY, CAMERA MAINT $190.00 TELRITE, CITY/POLICE, LONG DISTANCE $65.47 THE WINDOW GUY, CITY, WINDOW WASHING $52.00 USDA, WATER, LOAN WATER IMPROVEMENT $9,440.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, CITY, PHONES/TABLETS $972.12 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $14.32 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $1,120.35 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, SEPT 25 SERVICE FEE REIMBURSEMENT $78.75 DEARBORN NATL, CITY, AUG AND SEPT LIFE/ADD INSURANCE $174.04 IPERS, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $14,438.37 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, STATE TAX $2,580.47 WELLMARK BCBS, CITY, SEPT 25 HEALTH INSURANCE $24,829.03 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $375.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES $14,407.36 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL $53,479.32 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND TOTAL $395,434.69 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL $72,868.81 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT $10.34 FIRE DEPARTMENT $1,985.45 EMS DEPARTMENT $6,594.95 ROAD USE $13,176.64 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS $22,118.81 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $28,697.28 DEBT SERVICE 2021 PROJECTS 2024 PROJECTS $130,865.35 2025 PROJECTS $69,762.90 WATER $30,779.41 SEWER $18,574.75 TOTAL $395,434.69 Shawn Kelly, Mayor Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 9-10-25
