September 2025 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 1, 2025
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, September 1, 2025 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:02pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Andrew Plessel, Tip Piper and Dylan Brandt
Absent: None
Plessel made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for August 4, 2025, payment of bills totaling $20,220.09 and financial reports, Brandt seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Road Work Discussions: Discussed Rock/Gravel Bunker setup on Main Street lot next to shed. Gravel will be brought in to form a ramp to access bunkers from.
Water and Drain Tile Issues Affecting Residences South of the Co-op – Follow Up: Discussed the lands usage for the Solar Array project and it was deemed by the council the Building Permit for the project should be reinstated as the drainage ditch has been repaired by Gold Eagle Coop. Stucki made the motion to Reinstate permit, Rout seconded.
Piper abstained from the vote as he is directly affected by the situation that was created when the water way was removed.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS
Earl Hill Business Merger: Discussions were had in regards to the merger of Earl Hill’s office with that of Todd Holmes and Holmes Law Firm. It was decided that the council would like to have Todd Holmes come to the next council meeting if possible.
City Shed – Ball Diamond Usage: Council discussed the possibility of the County taking possession of the Graveled area of the south park next to the County Shed that used to be the infield for the ballfield that was removed. Mayor Paul Buns will discuss with the County to judge interest by the County.
Open for discussion:
Discussed the need for trimming of tree on the Post Office lot. Stucki will get a quote.
Adjournment: Plessel made motion to adjourn at 6:48 PM, Brandt seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Income for August
General $12,786.15 Benefits $0.00 Water $4,490.22
Library $29.42 Road Use $3,923.41 Sewer $6,733.69
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
Rauk Matt and Danialle Refund $6.30
Paul M Buns Water Operator $234.65
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract $940.00
Patten, Ben Vendor Park Grate $120.29
Carlson Drainage Storm Drain Jetting $825.00
Clinton Schujter August Mowing $2,400.00
Mid-American Research Chemical Chemicals $245.91
IMT Insurance Bond Payment $130.00
Ag Source Samples $73.75
Midwest Waste Ragbrai Dumpster $526.25
Titonka Food Center T-Ball Stand $29.43
Hancock County 2024 City Property Taxes $488.00
Niacog dues FY '26 $191.76
Waste Management Garbage $2,244.02
Brian Hiscocks Tile Repair $720.25
BC Hardware Supplies $21.35
Gold-Eagle Gloves $271.71
Ewald, David Wages $1,037.03
Patten, Benjamin Wages $2,117.99
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA $2,809.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA $761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA $738.00
Alliant Energy Electric $62.22
Alliant Energy Electric $667.42
Alliant Energy Electric $387.34
Alliant Energy Electric $148.67
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric $46.09
Alliant Energy Electric $83.97
Amazon Books & Supplies $312.87
Overdrive Library Tech Fees $345.12
United States Treasury August 2025 Payroll Taxes $609.82
IPERS August 2025 IPERS $624.88