CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 21, 2026 Mayor Marshall called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Members present were Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Meadows. Council Member Gilpin was absent. Also present were City staff and members of the public. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Struble, second by Keizer, to approve the agenda for July 21, 2026. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Meadows — all ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Marshall opened the public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed sale and conveyance of the property located at 500 East Superior Street. There were no written or oral comments. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Jeannie Wortman, representing the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City for its continued support of Chamber events, reviewed recent and upcoming activities, welcomed the owners of Chill Mezcal Bar & Grill, and requested assistance in identifying a suitable location for a new dog grooming business. Roger Gunderson addressed the Council regarding the city's water main system and referenced a 2017 survey. Chris Cleaver expressed interest in purchasing the property at 806 East Erie Street and encouraged the Council to utilize a sealed bid process for its sale. Rayne McGill requested that the park rental fee be waived for the annual four-day Labor Day weekend music festival. Council expressed support for the request. Motion by Tuttle, second by Struble, to approve the Consent Agenda, including: a) Minutes from July 7, 2026, City Council Meeting, b) Minutes from July 1, 2026, Park Board Meeting, c) Minutes from July 2, 2026, Little Willow Dog Park Advocate Meeting, d) Claims List July 1, 2026 – July 17, 2026, e) June 2026 Police Report, f) Liquor License for Chill Mezcal Bar and Grill. Council Member Keizer requested clarification on several claims prior to the vote. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Meadows — all ayes. Motion carried. Brandon Fender presented the department's monthly activity report, reviewed anticipated equipment repair needs, discussed recruitment for the vacant EMT position, and provided an update on warranty items associated with the Fire Station Addition. Aneitah Garmann updated the Council on park activities, including the Gathering Market, vendor participation, and upcoming community events. Steve Robinette provided an update on utility operations, including water system improvements, meter reading equipment, hydrant flushing, and efforts to improve system efficiency. Discussion also included recent meter reading and utility billing issues. Motion by Tuttle, second by Meadows, to set a public hearing for August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to receive comments regarding the proposed rezoning of properties along the Erie Street Corridor and the corresponding amendment to the Official Zoning Map. The Building Official explained that the proposal affects 58 properties and that notification letters had been mailed to affected property owners. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Meadows — all ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tuttle, second by Keizer, to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 623 amending Sections 65.01 and 65.03 to establish a three-way stop at the intersection of Fifth Street and Huron Street. Council discussed alternative traffic control options. Roll Call: Tuttle — nay; Keizer — nay; Struble — nay; Meadows — aye. Motion failed. Motion by Struble, second by Keizer, to adopt Resolution No. 26-25 approving the 2026 Missouri Valley Comprehensive Plan. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Meadows — all ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Struble, second by Tuttle, to adopt Resolution No. 26-26 authorizing the sale and conveyance of the property located at 500 East Superior Street to Mentzer Investments, LLC, for the purchase price of $9,000 pursuant to Iowa Code Section 364.7. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Meadows — all ayes. Motion carried. Mayor and Council Comments Council discussed staffing challenges affecting pool operations and possible solutions for future seasons. City Administrator Report The City Administrator updated the Council on ongoing efforts to address pool operations, requested ideas for community service projects associated with the upcoming school year, discussed security camera needs at the RAND Center, reviewed fire station code compliance questions, and provided an update on the proposed development agreement for 2213 Highway 30. Motion by Struble, second by Tuttle, to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Meadows — all ayes. Motion carried. CLAIMS LIST Vendor Name, Amount, Reference ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS-ACH!!, $2,089.36, BENEFIT REPORT 07-02-26 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS-ACH!!, $1,183.92, BENEFIT REPORT 07-02-26 AFFINITY NETWORK, INC, $40.06, AFFINITY NETWORK AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GRP LLC, $1,275.63, PARKS-LABOR FOR MOWER ALAN HIRST, $154.90, REPAIR FUEL TANK- PARTS/LABOR AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, $497.45, LIBRARY-CRAFT SUPPIES AND HOLIDAY AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, $22.97, LIBRARY ASI SYSTEMS INC, $104.97, MONITORING JUL-SEP B & R CONCRETE CO INC, $700.00, 9TH & ST. CLAIR ST. 5X10 B & R CONCRETE CO INC, $200.00, ALLEY BETWEEN 7TH AND 8TH SO. ERIE ST. B & R CONCRETE CO INC, $400.00, 319 N 7TH SIDEWALK CATHY JONES BILL'S WATER CONDITIONING, $11.86, WATER CUPS BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, $160.86, BLUE PAINT/ROLLERS/KEYS BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC, $90.47, VEHICLE FLUID/SEED BOUND TREE MEDICAL,LLC, $574.73, BOUND TREE MEDICAL SUPPLIES CASEY'S BUSINESS MASTERCARD, $1,064.33, GAS CARD CENTURYLINK, $629.66, TELEPHONE SERVICES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, $30,550.00, CITY ENDOWMENT CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY, $111.52, MERCH ADJ MERCHANT SERVICE CJ FUTURES, INC, $7.99, HOSE REPAIR-POOL Corey Chapin, $19.30, REFUND - WATER DEPOSIT CORRI TIERNEY, $94.84, Refund - Water Deposit COUNCIL BLUFFS WATER WORKS, $25.00, LABORATORY TEST COUNTRY HDWE AND SUPPLY LLC, $79.98, BLUE PAINT COURTNEY BUSS, $50.00, SWIM LESSONS REFUND CSI, LLC, $125.00, NETWORK ENGINEER-REMOTE CUNARD OUTDOOR SERVICES, $3,166.67, CUNARD MOWING- MONTHLY DC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC, $825.56, BREAKER TRIPPING-GFI, PUMP 2 DC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC, $3,078.17, INSTALL GASLINE- NEW HOTSY & ELECTRICAL DC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC, $5,761.28, WATER TOWER- REWIRE LIGHTS DEBORAH E. FINKEN, $763.50, MV COMMUNITY CLEAN UP 2026 Debra Von Sternberg, $122.72, Refund - Water Deposit DESOTO BEND MINI MART, $2,216.57, FUEL EAGLE ENGINEERING GROUP, $3,401.24, GENERAL MEETINGS, LAGOON, LOT LAYOUT EAGLE ENGINEERING GROUP, $5,081.08, LONGVIEW DRIVE DRAINAGE ECO WATER SYSTEMS, $189.46, ECO WATER-WATER COOLER LEASE/WATER ECO WATER SYSTEMS, $58.75, POOL-WATER COOLER RENTAL/WATER Elizabeth Perry, $100.00, REFUND - WATER DEPOSIT FELD FIRE, $105.00, 3QT ALARM MONITORING FIRST WIRELESS INC, $9.49, SHIPPING FOR WARRANTY REPAIR-RADIOS Gary Michael, $15.00, Water Deposit Refund Gayland Hall, $15.00, Refund - Water Deposit HARRISON COUNTY TIMES REPORTER, $373.84, LEGAL PUBLICATIONS HSA -, $12,295.00, Payroll Run HEARTLAND COOP, $139.75, CHEMICALS-BUCCANEER PLUS HERBICIDE HOODMASTERS, $507.35, HOOD EXHAUST CLEANING HYDRO OPTIMIZATION AND, $350.00, REMOTE SERVICE 5.5 HOURS BILLED HYDRO PLUMBING INC, $34,032.70, SEWER #3 OF #4 FOR THE INSPECTION IA CHILD SUPPORT, $383.07, Child Support INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, $13,812.02, Payroll Run IOWA DEPART OF TRANSPORTATION, $239.48, PAINT WHITE TRAFFIC FAST DRY IOWA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, $288.27, ANNUAL PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY FEE 2027 IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, $3,043.24, June's payment and quarterly filing IPERS, $7,227.72, HR Hub IPERS, $8,184.37, HR Hub IT BRIDGE LLC, $250.00, GOVERNMENT CONTRACT 36 MONTH JON PETERSON, $420.00, RAND CENTER REFUND: CANCELLED EVENT JQ OFFICE EQUIPMENT OF OMAHA, $804.89, COPIER LEASE KHLOEE STOOPS, $350.24, 07-08-26 PAYROLL -- INVALID ACH ACCT KRISTINE GARAYCOCHEA, $50.00, REFUND- SWIM LESSONS FOR DIMITRI LEAH COOPER, $100.00, POOL PARTY CANCELLED 07-05-26 LONG LINES BROADBAND, $132.06, INTERNET MAGUIRE, $30,566.25, WATER TOWER- 1 YR MAINT MASTERCARD, $138.17, POOL- CLEANING EQUIP/SAFETY EQUIP MASTERCARD, $490.80, FLIGHT- CONFERENCE MASTERCARD, $47.48, POOL CLOAK/ CH CLEANER MASTERCARD, $12.25, BATTERY-GLUCOMETERS MASTERCARD, $15.99, ZOOM WORKPLACE PRO MONTHLY MASTERCARD, $89.05, OFFICE SUPPLIES-HEADSET/GLUE/LYSOL/NOTEBOOK/FILES MASTERCARD, $661.44, POOL-AED BRANDS MCLAUGHLIN SEPTIC&PORTABLESLLC, $1,607.50, EMERGENCY REPAIR-FORCED SEWER MAIN/LABOR/EXCAVATION MENARDS INC, $26.88, 16" REV RUBBER PAVER Michael Stevane, $100.00, Deposit - Water Deposit MICHAEL TODD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, $256.15, CUSHA24X24 DIAMOND SHAPE AUTISTIC CHILD AREA MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, $11,790.23, ELECTRIC & GAS MIDWEST LABORATORIES, INC, $1,697.45, WT/TESTING & SUPPLIES MIDWEST TAPE LLC, $1,000.00, DIGITAL LIBRARY MILLER FUEL & OIL LLC, $3,371.20, 980 GAL DIESEL MO VALLEY TIRES, LLC, $28.00, TIRE REPAIR- POLICE MOORES PUMPING & PORTABLES, $160.00, SUMMIT PARK PORT A POT 06/01-06/29 MOORES PUMPING & PORTABLES, $160.00, SUMMIT PARK PORT A POT 06/17-07/15 MOTION AUTO & REPAIR LLC, $79.44, OIL FILTER/SYNTH OIL MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC OF IA, $2,849.25, MUNICIPAL SUPPLY MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC OF IA, $1,650.00, METERS MUSFELDT, RICHARD, $500.00, CLEANING SERVICE JUNE 2026 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER, $750.00, QTR 4 MED DIRECTOR NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC, $492.67, EMS/O2 NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC, $220.27, EMS/O2 OMAHA SPRINKLER COMPANY, $469.40, FIRE SYSTEM INSPECTION ONE BILLING SOLUTIONS LLC, $1,385.70, MONTHLY BILLING-JUNE 2026 OVERDRIVE INC, $1,076.62, CONTRACT FOR BRIDGES BOOK OWENS OUTDOORS, LLC, $113.96, SPRINKLE/LABOR Payroll, $48,228.48, Payroll Run PITNEY BOWES BANK INC, $806.75, POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE- REFILL PITNEY BOWES BANK INC, $112.08, 793-5 SENDPRO C,DM100,DM20 QUILL CORP, $69.99, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP R & S WASTE DISPOSAL, LLC, $288.68, TRASH SERVICES ROD'S AUTO CLINIC, $30.00, Refund - Water Deposit SALVO DEREN SCHENCK SWAIN, $3,361.00, LEGAL FEES SHERMAN STRUBLE, $193.74, SHERM'S ACH ACCT WAS WRONG SOUTHWEST IOWA PLANNING COUNCI, $5,000.00, BUS SUPPORT SOUTHWEST IOWA PLANNING COUNCI, $1,741.00, MEMBERSHIP DUES ST PAUL LUTHERN CHURCH, $190.00, POOL PARTY CANCELLED STATE OF NE/PUBLIC GUARDIAN, $100.00, OVERPAYMENT J CROSON S-39 Sylvan E Schneider, $61.36, Refund - Water Deposit THE OFFICE STOP INC, $19.95, NAMEPLATE TOYNE INC, $2,191.00, TRUCK REPAIR/MOBILE SERVICE UNIT TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA, $3,043.24, LIABILITIES UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, $550.00, USPS WATERBILLING #868 USDA, $9,440.00, USDA LOAN REPAYMENT WINDSTREAM CORPORATION, $56.94, EMERGENCY LINES Zach Pech, $61.36, REFUND - WATER DEPOSIT $285,510.01 HCTR 8-5-26
