City Council discussed financials and approved resolutions for upcoming projects.

Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm
   Mayor Moss called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
   In attendance were Mayor Moss, Councilpersons Ed Westra, Les Van Roekel, Kyle Te Slaa, Scott Westra and Kevin Ten Haken. Also present were Heidi Kramer, Brent Kleinwolterink, Todd Woelber (leaving at 5:56 PM), Keaton Van Roekel, Becky Harman and Jacob Barker from the Sioux County Index Reporter.
   New Council elect, Kevin Ten Haken read out loud the Oath of Office.
   A motion was made by Van Roekel and supported by S. Westra to approve the Agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
   A motion was made by S. Westra and supported by E. Westra to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the April 13, 2026, meeting minutes, March 2026 financials and claims report. Motion carried 5-0.
712 CUSTOM DESIGN SCREENPRINT			$1,340.00
ALPHA WIRELESS	$1,252.00
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC			$7,458.84
BEAM INSURANCE	$55.80
BOHLMANN INC	 $1,067.12
CAROLS CLEANING SERVICE	$65.00
COLONIAL LIFE	$241.68
CORE & MAIN LP	$1,579.92
DGR ENGINEERING	$8,778.00
FELD FIRE	($539.94)
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL	$1,314.00
HAWKINS INC.	$20.00
HSA 	 $2,653.04
HULL IND. DEVEL. CORP.	$386,596.24
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE	$6,113.65
IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSP.	$30.00
IPERS	$8,260.62
KRAMER, HEIDI	$26.10
JANICE LUEVANO	$105.00
MARC	$368.84
METRO-BILLING SERVICES	$375.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO.	$10.14
NW IOWA COMM. COLLEGE	$1,602.00
ONE AMERICA	$125.05
PERSONAL TOUCH DESIGNS	$66.00
SANITATION PRODUCTS INC.	$11,153.89
SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES	$851.18
STRYKER SALES, LLC	$414.00
TOWN CLOUD, INC	$45,000.00
TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA	$1,115.30
UMB BANK	$600.00
VAN VOORST CONCRETE INC	 $6,312.00
VANS IMPLEMENT LTD.	$116.13
VERIZON WIRELESS	$110.07
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	$193.22
Accounts Payable Total $494,829.89 Invoices: Paid $495,369.83 Payroll
Checks $19,207.65 ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $514,037.54 GENERAL $32,287.62 ROAD USE $18,930.83 TIF (ORIGINAL AREA) $300,000.00 TIF ASPEN HEIGHTS $17,677.95 TIF - LIBERTY HEIGHTS $31,667.42 TIF - MAPLE HEIGHTS $21,822.11 TIF - WALNUT HEIGHTS $15,428.76 STREET CONSTRUCTION $4,878.00 WATER $26,667.98 SEWER $23,968.57 SOLID WASTE $20,708.30
   A motion was made by S. Westra and supported by Ten Haken to approve Resolution 2026.04.27-A - A Resolution Naming Depository Bank. Roll call vote was taken: aye E. Westra, aye Te Slaa, aye Van Roekel, aye S. Westra and aye Ten Haken. Mayor Moss declared the Resolution adopted.
   CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026.04.27-B - APPLICATION FOR OCCUPANCY ON THE RIGHT OF WAY TOWNSHIP HIGHWAYS
   Regarding Premier Communications (upcoming fiber optic project)
   A motion was made by Te Slaa and supported by Ten Haken to approve Resolution 2026.04.27-B - A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Application for Occupancy. Roll call vote was taken: aye E. Westra, aye Te Slaa, aye Van Roekel, aye S. Westra and aye Ten Haken. Mayor Moss declared the Resolution adopted.
   Economic Development Director, Keaton Van Roekel, was present to review his report with the Council.
   Brent Kleinwolterink presented images from Elm St. and other local properties after the rain we had this morning. Brief discussion was had regarding storm water control. Brent Kleinwolterink reviewed an estimate from Quality Flow regarding repair work needing to be done to pumps at the main lift station in the amount of $19,845. A motion was made by E. Westra and supported by Ten Haken to approve the estimate. Motion carried 5-0.
   A motion was made by E. Westra and supported by Ten Haken to approve an estimate in the amount of $25,000 to Boer & Sons regarding a 12 water line extension on Brown Street. Motion carried 5-0.
   City Administrator presented the Council with two quotes for new financial and utility billing software with one quote being from TownCloud and the other from Edmunds Gov Tech. A motion was made by Te Slaa and supported by S. Westra to proceed with purchasing the software from Town Cloud in the amount of $45,000 which covers a three-year period. Motion carried 5-0.
   Discussion was had regarding our First Responders and celebrating them during the week of May 17th through 23rd. A motion was made by Te Slaa and supported by Van Roekel to give all volunteer EMTs and Firemen pool passes for the upcoming season. In addition, they will be given Chamber dollars in the amount of $100 to each volunteer. Motion carried 4-0. S. Westra abstained from voting.
   Councilman Ed Westra proposed to the Council the removal of the stop signs on Division Street that run north and south on the corners of 5th and Division as well as 1st and Division. This matter has been tabled to allow the City staff time to do some research and gather costs for what has been presented.
   A motion was made by E. Westra and supported by S. Westra to make an offer to purchase the property located at 804 Railroad Street in the amount of $70,000. Motion carried 5-0.
   The City Administrator presented the Council with information received from both American State Bank and Iowa State Bank regarding current and proposed interest rates. This matter has been tabled to the Monday, May 11th meeting to allow time for City staff to gather more information.
   A motion was made by S. Westra and supported by Ten Haken to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 PM. Motion carried 5-0.
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