When was the Shellsburg city council meeting held?

The meeting was held May 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Did the council approve a public hearing for budget amendments?

Yes; Resolution #05-04-2026D was approved to schedule the public hearing for 2025/2026 budget amendments.

Was a fireworks agreement approved by the council?

Yes; the council approved the fireworks agreement by Resolution #05-04-2026B.

May 19, 2026 Public Hearing: Council Chambers, Shellsburg, Iowa, IA

City of Shellsburg 5-04-2026 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Vogt at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers. Roll call was answered by Hepker, Howard, Risdal, Reeves, and Lub- bock. Hepker motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Howard. All ayes. Superintendent Robertson reported that the new generator has been installed, he is working on preparing for the control upgrades. Mentioned seal coating one road at the cemetery with the current cemetery budget. Stephen- son reported that the new bridge was tagged again, got a quote for street sweeping, and mentioned that having two mowers out at the cemetery has helped cut time spent mowing at the cemetery. The library reports and CBS financials were re- viewed. Risdal motioned to approve the April claims, seconded by How- ard. A roll call vote was taken, all ayes. The April claims were as fol- lows: AAA Pest Control $31.00; Acco $1202.78; Alliant $2994.29; Amber Smith, library cleaning $120.00; Ap- priver $115.75; Arnold Motor Supply, fuel filters $436.61; Barb Tracey, re- imburse for ID Guard $60.00; Ben- ton County Sheriff, 2nd quarter law enforcement $16,900.00; Benton County Solid Waster $884.55; Blu Track, Library program $25.00; Brit- ney Hulshizer, shirts $561.00; City Laundry $203.89; Clarke, Natular $824.00; Compass Insurance, Cyber policy $1795.08; Core & Main, parts $1866.00; Crawford Quarry, culvert $283.07; Dupaco, letter of credit fee $525.00; IRS $4444.14; Eocene, T990 help $1427.00; Gordon Flesch, city hall copier $372.16; Grainger, strap wrench $76.09; Hawkeye Fire & Safety $130.00; IAMU, qtrly safety training $719.00; Imagine IT Graphix, banners for rec dept $300.00; Iowa Homeland Security, return of FEMA funds $5913.40; Iowa One Call $19.80; IPERS $2824.06; IPI, street markers $232.32; John Deere Fi- nancial, straw, seed, propane torch $571.99; Johnson County Refuse $6794.55; Microbac Labs $1130.00; Konica Minolta, library copier $197.02; Level 10, rec dept shirts $4100.00; Lynch Dallas $1338.00; Martin Equipment $3329.90; Menards $61.73; Micro Marketing, li- brary books $116.10; P&K Midwest, mower $3584.00; Elan Financial Ser- vice $1967.84; REC $354.92; Rick Robertson, mileage $36.25; Sam's Club, paper towels, supplies $24.91; Schminke Excavating $2700.00; Shellsburg Quick Stop $295.02; Simple Sky, IT support $192.00; Son's of the American Legion, 4th of July fireworks donation $1000.00; St Lukes Well Solutions, new hire test- ing $500.00; Treasurer State of Iowa $524.59; The Powder Shop, Remove existing/powder coat $3850.00; UMB Bank, bond payments & in- terest $219,906.25; USA Commu- nications $128.79; USPS $327.30; Vinton Newspaper $196.47; Well- mark $1823.00; Tim Estling $629.80; Tina Lillie $442.75; Marge McDonald $1056.00; Linda Peters $684.00; Rick Robertson $6185.43; Karl Ste- phenson $3513.66; Barb Tracey $5441.71. There wasn't any public forum. Council forum: the mayor up- dated on a dog attack in town. Hep- ker motioned to approve Resolution #05-04-2026B, approving fireworks agreement, seconded by Reeves. A roll call vote was taken, all ayes. Big Day update noted some items will be provided by SACG, the large spon- sors have been locked in, and the tents and chairs have been reserved. Howard motioned to approve Res- olution #05-04-2026D, scheduling the public hearing for the 2025/2026 budget amendments. Risdal sec- onded, followed by a roll call vote. All ayes. Howard motioned to ap- prove Resolution # 05-04-2026A, authorizing end of year transfers between funds. Reeves second- ed, followed by a roll call vote. All ayes. A request to pan for gold within city limits was discussed. The council requested a waiver of liabil- ity insurance and verify not against any city codes. Street repairs were discussed and street/lot repair loca- tions were suggested. The city in- spection of the park equipment was completed. The bolts have been cut off, the S hooks have been cinched up, and another load of mulch has been donated by Evergreen Land- scaping. A slide and the chain ladder will be replaced. The mayor will publish a copy of the report and also forward a copy of the report to the school. The clerk will confirm with the auditor on receiving dona- tions. At a future budget meeting the council will discuss changing the pavilion reserve amount to 2000.00 and making the park equipment reserve amount 5,000.00. Hepker motioned to approve Resolution #05-04-2026C, approving an utili- ty account write off, seconded by Reeves. A roll call vote was taken, all ayes. Options for handling traffic from Wildcat traffic not stopping was discussed. One possibility is having the county patrol after some events. Rob Hursh attended representing Save Morgan Valley requesting a letter of opposition to a large natu- ral gas power plant proposal. The mayor and council asked questions at this time. The council reviewed a letter responding to a resident nuisance letter. The council agreed to allow Brie until September 1st to be in compliance with the nuisance letter. Reeves motioned to adjourn, seconded by Risdal. All ayes./s/Bar- bara Tracey, City Clerk

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