CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. RAND COMMUNITY CENTER, 100 S. 4TH ST., 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, and Gilpin. Councilman Meadows was absent. Citizens present were Adam Bellis, William Huey, Rich Gochenour, Loree Hankins, Jerry Keizer, Emil Gearhart, Kay Hinkel, Elizabeth Kennemer, Tim Cunard, Jo Grimes, Wes Bonham, Brayden Golberg, John Harrison, Derrik Cunard, Lee Lange, Breanna Byrnes, Wayne Kester, and Katie Moyer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve agenda for February 24, 2026, made by Struble, second by Tuttle. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve change order PCO-006-2 for the gear dryer installation in the Fire Station Apparatus Bay made by Struble, second by Tuttle. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Gilpin. Motion passes. Gilpin questioned where we at on the punch list for the fire bay. Huey stated he is waiting on Rogge to send him documents. Bids for mowing Rose Hill Cemetery were opened. BW Services - $18,500, Cunard Outdoor Service - $20,000, CJ’s Future - $32,000, and Bonham Lawn Care - $34,000. Motion to accept Cunard Outdoor Service in the amount of $20,000, made by Struble, second by Keizer. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Gilpin. Motion passes. Discussion was had on 500 E Erie St, LLC and if the City should proceed to help or walk away from the contract. Kester has signed all documents, except the personal guaranty. He would like to take out the successor clause and add a guarantee that he will have access to the funds that he needs to finish the project, a not to exceed clause of $153,817. Council agreed to pay $29,731 of the last invoice submitted to get the project going again. Motion to proceed with efforts to meet the May 31st project deadline for 500 E Erie St, LLC to include, the payment of the most recent invoice up to $29,731, take out the successor clause, and add not to exceed $153,817 made by Struble, second by Keizer. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Gilpin. Motion passes. Discussion on 215 S West Street of a vacated street/right of way located at the rear of the property. Elizabeth Kennemer is the current buyer of said property. She needs something from the city stating that the back 1/3 of parcel was sold. Colglazier will put a resolution on the next agenda to set a public hearing for purchasing that piece of city property. Council would like all legal expenses to be covered in the purchase. Budget Workshop: No formal action was taken. Council discussed replacement of concrete at the pool, special funds department, water and sewer department financials, including replacing some fire hydrants, and employee benefits and raises. Mayor Marshall asked about pursuing liquidated damages for the Fire Station Addition. The project is 120 days past completion. He just wanted to bring it to the Councils attention. There were no City Administrator or Council comments. Motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. made by Struble, second by Tuttle. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, and Gilpin. Motion passes. Roger Marshall, Mayor Attest: Turri Colglazier, City Administrator HCTR 3-4-26
