CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. RAND COMMUNITY CENTER, 100 S. 4TH STREET, MISSOURI VALLEY, IA Mayor Marshall presided over the meeting, which was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin. Citizens present were Jerry Keizer, Jeannie Wortman, Adam Bellis, Nate Epperson, Thad Pothast, Evelyn Marshall, Kody Wohlers, Rich Gochenour, Angel Smiley, Mary Jo Buckley, Patty Stueve, Kenny Randeris, Kay Hinkel, Dillon Robinson, Sarah Mielke, Lee Lange, Tina Thornburg, Jack Thornburg, Milinda Coddington, Breanna Byrnes, Wayne Kester, and Katie Moyer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve agenda for March 3, 2026, made by Struble, seconded by Tuttle. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Public Comment: Patty Stueve questioned if the building at 500 E Erie has the proper insurance and stated that she is concerned with the lack of fire escapes. She also wanted to know if the Building Inspector goes to the hearings when properties go to court over abatements. Harrison stated that, according to the city attorney, in a preliminary hearing, there is no need for him to be there. Motion to approve consent agenda: a) Minutes from February 17, 2026, City Council Meeting, b) Minutes from February 24, 2026, City Council Special Meeting Budget Workshop, c) Police Department monthly report for January 2026, and d) claims list made by Keizer, seconded by Meadows. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Thad Pothast, Harrison County Conservation Board, addressed the Council about the property on North 1st St. The Conservation Board would like the City to donate the property to them. They are planning on turning it into a car park for a new hiking trail that will be available to the public. The Council agreed to donate the property to Harrison County Conservation with the understanding that the City will have full access to it if needed. Jeannie Wortman, Chamber of Commerce, updated the Council on events happening in the city. She also explained everything that the Chamber does for the City. Rich Gochenour, Public Works Director, updated the Council on the Liberty/Longview washout project. Tree removal will start soon. He is working on repairing storm sewers throughout the City. He also discussed the bid from Thrasher for repairing and lifting concrete at the Aquatic Center. Council decided to repair and lift all concrete that needs to be repaired. Gochenour will finalize plans with Thrasher. John Harrison, Building Official, updated the Council on a new draft for zoning ordinances, finalizing the comprehensive plan with SWIPCO, updating the infrastructure of city ordinances with Iowa Codification, sidewalk replacements, and the rental registration renewal process. Mayor Marshall questioned the process for shipping containers. Harrison stated that they are considered an accessory and do need a permit. Awarding the bid for demolition of 500 E Superior St., six total bids with a requirement stating that building be demolished, everything all the way refilled, utilities capped, trees on the west side be removed, removal of sidewalk, clear the lot, refill, and rebuild it. Flint Construction $22,500 V3 Solutions $89,590 Fox Dirt $18,202 TML Construction $25,800 Armodus $49,000 Feedlot Services Co $10,820 Motion to award bid for demolition of 500 E Superior St to Fox Dirt in the amount of $18,202 made by Struble, seconded by Tuttle. Roll Call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve Dillon Robinson joining the Missouri Valley Fire Department made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 26-07 authorizing the funding of a certain Economic Development Loan to 500 E Erie, LLC in compliance with Chapter 15A of the Code of Iowa, made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution 26-08 approving the Amended Development Agreement with 500 E Erie LLC made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to table Resolution 26-09 approving contributions from Hotel-Motel Tax Revenue and designating it as a public purpose made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to table Resolution 26-10 to set a March 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m. public hearing to convey property in the rear of 215 S. West St to property owners made by Tuttle, seconded by Keizer. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to set April 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. property tax levy public hearing made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve reinvestment of maturing Certificate of Deposit to MidStates Bank at 3.8% and authorize staff to execute investment transactions consistent with Council approval made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve the Dilapidated Residential Structure Demolition Grant Agreement with the Southwest Iowa Housing Trust Fund for 500 E Superior and authorize the mayor to execute the Agreement and related documents made by Struble, seconded by Meadows. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Budget Workshop: No formal action was taken. Colglazier discussed the current fiscal year budget, the proposed tax rate for this year compared to last year, employee benefit reserve, Harrison County Development, and employee raises. After a heated discussion regarding employee raises, the Council agreed to a 4% increase for city employees. They would also like someone from Harrison County Development to come to a meeting. Mayor Marshall stated that a Union Pacific representative called and would like the City’s support for the merging of UP and Norfolk Southern. The Council was not in favor of supporting the merger. Tuttle mentioned that Colglazier will be unavailable for the March 17, 2026, Council Meeting. He wanted to know what the Council would like to do. The Council agreed to keep it on that day and have Loree cover the meeting. Colglazier stated the Rialto will have a GoFundMe account for donations to finish the marque project. Citizens can also donate at City Hall. BCS will be going in to do a deep floor cleaning. Motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. made by Tuttle, seconded by Keizer. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. 500 E ERIE ST, CITY, PAY REQUEST 23, $29,731.33 ACME SPRINKLER, LIBRARY, INSPECTION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, $438.69 AFFINITY NETWORK, POLICE/CITY, LONG DISTANCE, $62.25 ALEX AIR APPARATUS, FIRE, FIRE TRUCK REPAIRS, $345.25 BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, PARK, SUPPLIES FOR SHED, $75.06 BLUE SPACE CREATIVE, POLICE, ATV STICKERS, $51.39 BOMGAARS, FIRE, SHOP SUPPLIES, $55.32 BORUFF PLUMBING, LIBRARY, FIX WATER FOUNTAIN, $90.00 BOUND TREE, EMS, PATIENT SUPPLIES, $131.98 BOUND TREE, EMS, CHAIR TRAXX IN AMBULANCE, $11,584.99 BOUND TREE, EMS, PATIENT SUPPLIES, $677.84 CAPITAL, FIRE/EMS, COPIER AND COLORED COPIES, $123.54 CHI MO VALLEY, PARK, MED TEST, $20.00 CJS, CITY, KEYS, MOUSE TRAPS, SCREWDRIVERS, $61.52 CAHOY PUMP, WATER, PIPE REPAIR, $5,950.00 DEMCO, LIBRARY, DGITAL BAR CODE LABELS, $86.09 ECO WATER, CITY, WATER AND SOFTNER RENTALS, $539.75 FELD FIRE, CITY/PARK/FIRE, FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT, $2,105.78 FIRST WIRELESS INC, POLICE, PROGRAM RADIOS, $1,794.39 GENERAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS, STREET, GREEN BULB, $88.00 HYDRO OPTIMIZATION, WATER, CYBER SECURITY WTP 2026, $300.00 HYDRO PLUMBING, SEWER, VAC TRUCK WEST SUPERIOR AND NORTH WEST, $1,012.50 JONES AUTOMOTIVE, FIRE, LIGHTBAR ON FIRE TRUCK, $615.00 KLEIN FENCE, DOG PARK, REPLACE GATES, $1,997.12 MATHESON, EMS, OXYGEN, $492.67 MENARDS, PARK/CITY, CHAIN,WOOD,KNIFE,BLEACH,MOUSE REPEL, $136.12 MENARDS, PARK, SHED RAMP, $162.88 MOTION AUTO, POLICE, OIL CHANGES AND AIR FILTERS, $183.56 MUDHOLLOW, FIRE, REPAIR FIRE TRUCK BROKE DOWN, $510.00 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, WATER, IPERL, $291.93 MISZUK, HANNAH, EMS, RECERTIFICATION, $25.00 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, NOTICE TO BID - DEMO, $28.29 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, JOHANSEN NOTICE, $81.30 MV TIMES NEWS, CITY, LEGALS, $299.19 OLD HICORY BUILDINGS, PARK, PARK SHED - GRANT, $8,321.50 PEOPLE SERVICE, WATER/SEWER, MARCH CONTRACT, $24,742.00 PITNEY BOWES, WATER/SEWER, POSTAGE LEASE, $806.75 PRESTO X, CITY/POLICE, PEST CONTROL, $193.30 ROGGE, FIRE, PAY REQUEST 18, $7,324.01 SALVO DEREN SCHENCK, CITY, NOV-JAN ATTORNEY FEES, $6,045.00 SISSON CONSTRUCTION, POLICE, NEW WINDOWS, $2,600.00 SOUTHWEST IA PLANNING CO, CITY, COMP PLAN, $3,340.00 STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, STREET, CLEANER AND LUBE, $85.33 STRYKER, POLICE, AED ELECTRODE, $219.10 T1 TECHNOLOGIES, CITY, MARCH CAMERA MAINT, $190.00 T&T WELDING, LIBRARY, CHAIR RACKS, $750.00 THE OFFICE STOP, RAND, HAND SOAP, $95.18 TOYNE, FIRE, FIRE TRUCK REPAIRS, $3,172.26 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $2,592.39 IPERS, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $15,821.38 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, STATE TAXES, $2,645.92 WELLMARK BCBS, CITY, FEB/MARCH 26 HEALTH INSURANCE, $43,365.00 USDA, WATER, LOAN WATER IMPROVEMENT, $9,440.00 IA DEPT OF HHS, POLICE, CHILD SUPPORT, $383.07 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $1,275.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES, $13,739.68 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL, $38,517.07 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND TOTAL, $245,812.67 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL, $64,440.32 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT FIRE DEPARTMENT, $6,260.46 EMS DEPARTMENT, $19,887.23 ROAD USE, $22,208.17 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS, $37,822.81 LOCAL OPTION TAX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, $29,731.33 DEBT SERVICE 2021 PROJECTS 2024 PROJECTS, $7,324.01 2025 PROJECTS WATER, $36,553.75 SEWER, $21,584.59 TOTAL, $245,812.67 Roger Marshall, Mayor Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 3-18-26
