REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF POSTVILLE, IOWA
January 13, 2025

  1. A regular meeting of the City Council of Postville, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at 147 N. Lawler St. on January 13, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with Dennis Koenig presiding.
  2. On call of the roll, the following Council Members were present: Larry Moore, Devora Klein-Mahr, Laurie Moody, Mary Engstrom and Rebecca Engelhardt. Absent: None.
  3. Council Member Moody made a motion to approve the agenda as posted by the Clerk. Seconded by Engstrom. Carried 5:0.
    The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
  4. The Council heard FY 25/26 budget requests from the following board and organizations- Postville Public Library, Postville Child Care, Allamakee Co Economic Development, Area Ambulance, Youth Sports Parent Advisory Committee for the NE Iowa Wellness Center.
  5. Corey Snitker presented the final County Hazard Mitigation Plan to the Council and gave a brief overview.
  6. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to adopt Resolution #1447-25 A Resolution Approving the Postville Herald as the Official Publication for the City of Postville. Seconded by Moore. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0
  7. Council Member Engstrom made a motion to adopt Resolution #1446-25, A Resolution Directing the Clerk to Publish Notice of Hearing on the Adoption of the Proposed “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Postville. Seconded by Moody. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.
  8. Council Member Engelhardt made a motion to approve the consent agenda
    1. Approval of the minutes of the meeting of December 9, 2024.
    2. Departmental reports for the month of December 2024
      1. Treasurer and Clerk
      2. Police
      3. Swimming Pool
      4. Public Works
      5. Library
      6. Zoning Administrator
      7. Community Developer
    3. Claims and Transfers for January 13, 2025.
    4. Renewal Liquor License Kwik Trip.
    5. Curb Cut Request 231 E Tilden (Alley) Marvin Mejia
    6. Renewal Liquor License Dollar General.
      Seconded by Engstrom. Carried 5:0.
  9. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the resolution for money to pay claims. Seconded by Engstrom. The roll was called ayes: Moore, Mahr, Moody, Engstrom and Engelhardt. Nays: None. Carried 5:0.
  10. Council reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan FY 25/26.

CASH RECEIPTS for month December 2025

  • GENERAL 107,703.74
  • LIBRARY 1,394.78
  • SWIMMING POOL 1.90
  • RUT 28,720.59
  • T&A 4,664.21
  • TIF 14.48
  • DEBT 3,035.75
  • CAPITAL PROJECT 918.74
  • LOST 26,348.70
  • WATER 59,422.81
  • SEWER 117,404.48
  • STORM WATER 2,933.43
  • TREE/LANDSCAPE 1,908.92

RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Postville, Iowa, that there is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the City Treasury not otherwise appropriated in payment of all bills and miscellaneous claims this day allowed:

  • GENERAL FUND 134,987.10
  • ROAD USE FUND 21,029.09
  • TRUST & AGENCY FUND 7,689.48
  • LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 12,664.11
  • WATER FUND 61,190.77
  • SEWER FUND 66,248.02
  • TRANSFERS – USDA IND WW Sewer to Sewer Sinking- $27,844.

Dated at Postville, Iowa, this 13th day of January 2025.

Attest: ______________________ __________________________
Clerk Mayor

CLAIMS OF JANUARY 13, 2025

  • ALLAMAKEE-CLAYT ELECTRIC SERVICE 868.63
  • ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC SERVICE 18,627.58
  • BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS SERVICE 2,062.53
  • BODLEY EQUIPMENT & REPAIR WATER COUPLERS 87.48
  • FIDELITY BANK-941 FED/FICA TAX 21,134.75
  • COMPLETE CLEANING CLEANING 295
  • ELECTRIC MOTOR SHOP LULL’S PARK 194.82
  • HAWKINS INC. CHEMICALS 1,172.01
  • IDOT SALT 2,429.91
  • ILEA MMPI TESTING 150
  • IPERS IPERS 7,657.31
  • JOHN’S HARDWARE CENTER SUPPLIES 605.21
  • KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC WATER TESTING 173.5
  • LIBRARY BOARD DONATION FY 25 17,333.34
  • TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA STATE TAXES 1,877.84
  • REGGIE’S AUTO BODY DEDUCTIBLE RAM TRUCK 200
  • UNITED STATES POST OFFICE UTILITY BILLING EXPENSE 235.78
  • DAVY LABORATORIES TESTING 2,205.40
  • ZIEGLER INC. WARRANTY GENERATOR WWTF 2,250.33
  • CITY LAUNDERING CO. FIRST AID SUPPLIES 399.08
  • IOWA CODIFICATION INC. CODE UPDATE FINAL 2,370.00
  • PETTY CASH-POLICY PETTY CASH 40.72
  • HY-VEE MEALS ACADEMY 2,904.50
  • U.S. CELLULAR CELL PHONE SERVICE 585.95
  • GALLS INCORPORATED UNIFORM 96.56
  • DAVE IMOEHL 2025 CELL PHONE STIPEND 420
  • CLAYTON COUNTY LAW 2025 MEMBERSHIP 80
  • CHRIS HACKMAN 2025 CELL PHONE STIPEND 420
  • ERDMAN ENGINEERING ENGINEERING SERVICES 4,625.25
  • IAMU JAN-MARCH 2025 SAFTEY 968
  • DECORAH ELECTRIC PARTS WATER HYDRO 653.77
  • NORTHEAST IOWA YMCA DONATION FY 24/25 5,287.50
  • HANGARTNER CONSTRUCTION TREE REMOVAL 7,150.00
  • SPEER FINANCIAL TIF REPORT 350
  • BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT HOSE CLAMPS 349.55
  • IOWA D.A.R.E. ASSOCIATION 2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES 100
  • T & K CAHOON INC. OIL/AIR FILTER 35.93
  • SPEE-DEE SHIPPING 165.9
  • MICHAEL TODD & CO., INC. PLOW BLADE SUPPLIES 320.08
  • TORKELSON- WAUKON 2025 DODGE 1500 TRUCK 28,208.99
  • DARCY RADLOFF 2025 CELL PHONE STIPEND 420
  • OSSIAN LUMBER COMPANY LUMBER 160.38
  • NORTHEAST IOWA TELEPHONE LAPTOP POLICE VEHICLE 772.58
  • WELLMARK BLUE CROSS HEALTH INSURANCE 10,312.08
  • AVESIS 3RD PART HEALTH INSURANCE 150.45
  • MODERN MARKETING INC POLICE PHONE HOLDERS 1,651.72
  • ALLAMAKEE SPORTSMENS CLUB 2025 MEMBERSHIP 60
  • AUTO XTRAS POLICE VEHICLE LETTERING 750
  • HANKES GARAGE DOORS STREET SHOP REMOTES 262.8
  • ELSBERND PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL 70
  • MID-STATES ORGANIZED CRIM 2025 MEMBERSHIP 100
  • DEARBORN NATIONAL INSURANCE 362.03
  • FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE FUEL 508.36
  • ZACH STEFFANS 2025 CELL PHONE STIPEND 433.49
  • STANDARD & ASSOCIATES INC MMPI TESTING 93
  • ACCESS SYSTEMS COPY MACHINE LEASE 267.54
  • TORKELSON-ELGIN POLICE VEHICLE REPAIR 1,787.43
  • GWORKS LICENSE FEE FINAL 2025 100
  • KWIK TRIP INC. FUEL 1,164.82
  • CIT SEWER SOLUTIONS 2025 MAINTENANCE 34,515.40
  • LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. LEGAL FEES 1,102.84
  • BLAKE EVERMAN 2025 CELL PHONE STIPEND 420
  • VISA WEATHER TECH MATS POLICE 863.71
  • CRYSTAL DUFFY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 500
  • KLUESNER SANITATION LLC GARBAGE COLLECTION 15,077.50
  • COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC PUBLISHING 159.82
  • T-MOBILE COUNCIL TABLETS 149.59
  • JESUS MORALES ORDONEZ UTILITY REFUND 58.17
  • PAULINA GOMEZ DE LA CRUZ UTILITY REFUND 129.45
  • CHOSEN VALLEY TESTING INC SOIL DRILLING 4,600.00
  • 911 CUSTOM BALLISTIC SHIELDS/HELMETS 23,405.00
  • ENGINEERED EQUIPMENT SOLU WWTF SUPPLIES 1,927.46
  • PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 2/13/2024 17,046.45
  • PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 2/27/2024 18,168.36
  • PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 1/01/2025 3,003.86
  • PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 1/03/2025 5,479.88
  • PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 1/10/2025 22,681.20

CLAIMS TOTAL 303,808.57

There being no further business on the agenda to come before the Council, Council Member Engelhardt made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mahr. Carried unanimously. Adjournment 8:23 p.m.

____________________________________ ________________________________: ATTEST
MAYOR CITY CLERK

Postville Public Library Claims of Dec 2024

  • 12/1/2024 4833 Crystal Duffy Paychecks $1,566.00
  • 12/1/2024 4831 Carrie Sholly Paychecks $1,350.24
  • 12/1/2024 4832 City of Postville Paychecks $652.55
  • 12/1/2024 4834 Stephani Ortiz Paychecks $345.96
  • 12/6/2024 4844 Tri-state Business Computer/copy machine $124.61
  • 12/6/2024 4843 NEIT Phone/internet $119.50
  • 12/6/2024 4841 Elan $81.15
  • Books $61.60
  • Misc $11.87
  • Programming $7.68
  • 12/6/2024 4835 Black Hills Utilities $68.99
  • 12/6/2024 4842 Loren Eberling Lawn/snow $35.00
  • 12/6/2024 4836 Cook’s Illustrated Magazines/newspapers $24.95
  • 12/12/2024 4845 Baker & Taylor Books $504.55
  • 12/12/2024 4846 Dragonfly Books Books $53.57

$4,927.07

POSTVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLAIMS OF DECEMBER 2024

  • 12/9/2024 Column Software publishing 4.72
  • 12/9/2024 ACCO Chlorine Tanks 615.1
  • 12/9/2024 Jackson Moore Lost Check #4038 205.02
  • 12/9/2024 Visa Lights Pool 66.49
  • 12/26/2024 Alliant Energy Utility 84.28

Total 975.61