Maharishi Vedic City
Minutes of a City Council Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 2:30pm
Present: Mayor Rogers Badgett, City Council Members Chris Johnson, Tim Fitz-Randolph, Kathy Petersen, and Maureen Wynne
Absent: City Council Member Leslee Goldstein
Also Present: Nupur Maheshwari
City Council Member Kathy Petersen called the meeting to order.
1.Three Minutes of SilenceThree minutes of silence were observed.
2.Consider Resolution to Approve Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Tim Fitz-Randolph moved, Maureen Wynne seconded, to adopt a resolution to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Ayes: Fitz-Randolph, Petersen, Wynne. Nays: None. Motion carried. Resolution Number 20260422 was assigned.
3.Public CommentsNone were heard.
[City Council Member Chris Johnson arrived.]
4.Consider Approving MinutesMaureen Wynne moved, Tim Fitz-Randolph seconded, to approve the minutes for the meeting held March 8, 2026. Ayes: Johnson, Fitz-Randolph, Petersen, Wynne. Nays: None. Motion carried.
5.Consider Approving Receipts and ClaimsKathy Petersen moved, Tim Fitz-Randolph seconded, to approve the report. Ayes: Johnson, Fitz-Randolph, Petersen, Wynne. Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.Consider Approving Treasurers Report Tim Fitz-Randolph moved, Maureen Wynne seconded, to approve the treasurer's report for March 2026. Ayes: Johnson, Fitz-Randolph, Petersen, Wynne. Nays: None. Motion carried
[Mayor Rogers Badgett arrived.]
7.Consider Transferring ILA Campus Water System to CityMaureen Wynne moved, Kathy Petersen seconded, to approve the transfer of the ILA Public Water System to the City in accordance with the draft agreement, and to have Maureen Wynne and Kathy Petersen speak to the CEO of Wapello Rural Water Association. Ayes: Petersen, Wynne. Nays: Johnson. Fitz-Randolph abstained. Motion carried.
8.Consider Request by Radiance Dairy to Build Agricultural BuildingPostponed.
9.Review Citys JyotishThe council reviewed the recommendations from the Citys Jyotish consultation on April 17, 2026.
10. Consider Yagya RecommendationsNo action taken.
11. Consider Announcing the Opening of a Private Library to the Public on May 1stTim Fitz-Randolph reported that a private library at 1682 Wynne Way will be opened to the public on May 1st at 2:00pm. No action taken.
12. Discuss Status of City SignThe council discussed the current status of the City Sign, which is currently being assembled.
13. Committee ReportsNone were given.
14. Mayor and Council CommentsNone were made.
The mayor adjourned the meeting.
Rogers Badgett, Mayor
Attest:
Nupur Maheshwari,
City Clerk
Claims Paid & Summary of Receipts April 9 - 22, 2026
ReceiptsTotal, General Fund
$23,321.66
Total, Special Revenue
Funds$2,992.00Total, Proprietary Funds$8,800.80Total, Receipts$35,114.46ClaimsGeneral FundArnold RefrigerationMaintenance$1,460.33Clear LiveTelephone$26.75Clerkbooks, IncSoftware$72.70Enriqueta Multi-ServicesCity Hall Cleaning$400.00Iowa Workforce DevelopmentPayroll Taxes$23.10Jefferson County SheriffLaw Enforcement$2,077.50Live Wire ElectricMaintenance$187.12Lynch Dallas, PCLegal$40.00Maheshwari, NupurPayroll$887.84MidWestOneService Fee$5.85Torres Construction and
RenovationsCity Hall Renovation Labor$11,000.00Total, General Fund$16,181.19Special Revenue FundsKilcher, StellaveraTrails Upkeep and Ditches
Project$1,566.52Oakwood NurseryGrass for Ditches Project$71.75Total, Special Revenue
Funds$1,638.27Capital ProjectsKilcher, StellaveraTrail Grass Repair$80.00Total, Capital Projects$80.00Proprietary FundsIowa Workforce DevelopmentPayroll Taxes$11.55Maheshwari, NupurPayroll$443.92Total, Proprietary Funds$455.47Total, Claims$18,354.93
