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November 2022 Meeting Minutes

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.

 

Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, David Ewald and Dylan Brandt.  

Absent: Tip Piper

 

Stucki made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for October 3, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $44,132.32 and financial report Ewald seconded.

 Ayes- 4           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

                                                                                 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Siren Location:  Tabled

 

Building Permit: Rout made the motion, Brandt seconded to approve permit submitted for 252 Fox Ave.

 Ayes- 4           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

National Flood Insurance: Ewald made the motion, Stucki seconded to not participate in the National Flood Insurance program at this time.   Ayes- 4       Nays- 0            Motion Carried.          

 

ICAP Grant: Discussed

 

City Clerk Position: Stucki made the motion, Rout seconded to hire Dave Ewald as the new city clerk.

Dave Ewald abstained from discussion and vote.  Ayes-3     Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

City Burn Site: Discussed.

                                                                        

 

                                                             NEW BUSINESS

 

Water Tower: Discussed

 

Right of Way Ditch Mowing: Mowing the ditch at the South Park will be included in the bid notice this Spring.

 

Garbage Contract: Discussed

 

Solar Panel Ordinances: Clerk will get information.

 

2022-2021 Annual Financial Report: Stucki made the motion, Rout seconded to pass

 

RESOLUTION NO. 22-6

 

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2021/2022 CITY ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

WHEREAS, the State of Iowa requires that an annual financial report be completed and filed with the state; and

 

WHEREAS, the City Clerk has prepared the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Financial report; and

 

WHEREAS, the Woden City Council has had an opportunity to examine the finance report; and

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Woden hereby approves the FY 2021/2022 City Annual Financial Report.

Ayes- 4            Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

City Code Update: Ordinance update pertaining to liquor sales will be drafted for next meeting.

 

December Meeting will be on December 12th.

 

Adjournment: Ewald made motion to adjourn at 7:43PM, Stucki second.

 Ayes- 4           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

October Income

General              $27190.30                  Road              $1686.63                     Emergency      $577.22

Water                 $3011.50                  Sewer              $7041.15                     Benefits           $1886.36

Library                           $5042.78

Claims to be Paid

Patten, Benjamin wage -1,087.85
Schimmelpfennig, Deb wage -559.99
Algona Publishing Company clerk ad -66.6
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -90.91
Hawkins chlorine -379.5
Midwest Pipe Supply Inc. valve risers and clamps -868
USA Blue Book testing supplies -157.56
Maguire Iron interior tank cleaning -19,008.00
Allaint - Ball field Electric -21.04
Alliant- Road Electric -104.45
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -691.44
Nelson Septic Service LLC 434
Way Ave -6,000.00
Allaint - Water Electric -650.45
Michael  D. Troe Sep-22 -450
Woden City Sewer sewer Parks -135
Waste Management Garbage -2,056.04
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -31.09
Stohr Aaron Shed roof -1,500.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
Bill Deibler Excavating water main repair -500
Ag Source Samples -287.25
Iowa Rural Water Dues -225
Clinton Schujter mowing -280
Titonka Food Center supplies -14.76
Ben Patten Supplies, fuel and mileage -242.55
CNA Surety bond -100
Iowa Dept Of Revenue sales tax March 2019 -14.98
Bartelt, Verla wage -129.08
Harms, Nancy E wage -464.72
Swingen, Lisa wage -139.57
Alliant - Library Electric -57.28
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45
Amazon Books -368.14
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.35
Michael Frederick Book -48
Overdrive e book sub -339.48
IPERS October -606.76
United States Treasury October -862.35
Iowa Department of Revenue WET tax - October -171.87
Iowa Department of Revenue Saless tax October -44.1

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September 2022 Meeting Minutes

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 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, David Ewald, Dylan Brandt.  Absent:  Tip Piper

 

Ewald made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for August 1, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $19,852.41 and financial reports, Stucki seconded.

 Ayes- 3           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Siren Location:  Discussed  - waiting for price quotes.

 

National Flood Insurance: Tabled

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

City Clerk Resignation: Denise Heyer resigned as city clerk.  The Position is being posted and in the papers.

 

Brandt arrived.

 

USDA Annual Reports:  Rout made the motion, Ewald second to approved annual USDA report as presented.

Ayes- 4            Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

123 Main: Ben Patten requested that the city not sell the property and use it for the cities equipment.  He suggested constructing storage areas for the road rock.  Stucki made the motion, Brandt second the motion to keep the property for the cities use.      Ayes- 4          Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

Street Finance Report: Rout made the motion, Ewald second to approve the Annual Street Finance Report as presented.     Ayes- 4   Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

IMWCA: Reviewed the report from the worker comp insurance visit.

 

City Tractor: The condition of the city tractor was discussed.

 

City Truck: The truck computer went out, waiting for parts.

 

Lagoon Weeds: The condition of the lagoons was discussed.   Seeking more information.

 

Water Drainage: The city is looking for an old fire hose to hook up to the hydrants to help in cleaning out culverts.

 

City Burn Site: Discussed the need for a burn site for tree limbs and the possible locations.

 

Animal License: All pets are required to be licensed that reside within the city limits. Tickets will be sent to residents that are not incompliance.

 

Dogs:  Don Krull was in attendance voicing concern about the number of dogs that are not on a leash or in a fenced in area.  He reported that he had been approached by several animals.

 

Adjournment: Ewald made motion to adjourn at 8:04PM, Brandt second.

 Ayes- 4           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

August Income

General              $4,998.60                  Library                       $7.46                  Road    $1,493.98

 

Water                 $3,573.06                 Sewer              $6,961.43           ARPA   $15,400.86

Claims to be Paid

Ben Patten Supplies -122.32
KCN Nielsen LTD Oil filters, oil. bolts -681.36
Sign Works Ink Stop Sign -79.1
ACCO Chem Tech XP 7 Pump -686.96
Petty Cash Replenish Petty Cash -84.92
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -696.17
Alliant- Road Electric -117.27
Allaint - Water Electric -278.76
Allaint - Ball field Electric -33.59
WCTA Phone/Internet -89.48
Schimmelpfennig, Deb wage -620.16
Heyer, Denise wage -524.05
Patten, Benjamin wage -1,265.57
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -95.27
Waste Management Garbage -3,917.54
Clinton Schujter mowing -1,120.00
Swingen, Lisa wage -284.14
Swingen, Matthew wage -292.6
Harms, Nancy E wage -94.66
Bartelt, Verla wage -103.27
Alliant - Library Electric -87.49
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer Fee -45
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.8
Amazon Books -101.14
United States Treasury August -916.2
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance WET Payment -176.22
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax Payment -44.1
Petty Cash postage -84.92

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August 2022 Meeting Minutes

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:07pm.

 

Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, David Ewald, Dylan Brandt.  Absent:  Tip Piper

 

Ewald made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for July 5, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $27,660.40 and financial reports, Stucki seconded.

 Ayes- 4           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

City Shed:  Discussed

 

Siren Location:  Discussed location and bids

 

Ball Diamond: Ball Diamond shed maintenance was discussed.  Materials have arrived. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Vegas Night:  Vegas Night on August 20th was discussed.  Motion by Stucki and seconded by Ewald to approve city get liquor license for Vegas Night if Board approved.   Ayes-4 Nays-0  Motion carried.

 

 Abandoned Properties:  Abandoned properties were discussed. Will gather more information on liens and small claims.

 

Flood Insurance: Tabled for further discussion.

 

Building Permit:  Building permit submitted by Dale Peterson.  Motion to approve from Ewald, seconded by Stucki.  Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion approved. 

 

Adjournment: Stucki made motion to adjourn at 7:40PM, Ewald seconded.

 Ayes- 5           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

July Income

General              $8,525.99                  Library                       $0.00               Road   $1547.27

 

Water                 $4,005.89                 Sewer              $6144.51         Emergency Fund $21.44

 

Employee Benefits $71.47

Claims to be Paid

Next Generation Technologies Technician remote updaate -46.5
Woden Fire Department Annual -10,600.00
Bingham Township Cememtery annual allotment -900
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761
Ag Source Samples -26.75
CFE Lumber-Spirit Lake Building Materials -1,610.91
Alliant Energy Electric -141.27
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -700.99
Allaint - Ball field Electric -74.19
Allaint - Water Electric -312.9
Michael  D. Troe Jun-22 -450
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -31.21
Niacog dues FY '23 -163.56
Murra Hardware supplies Invoice 2206-033406 -34.99
Iowa DNR 2023 Public Water Supply annual fee -25
Iowa One Call 6 notifications -6.3
Waste Management Garbage -1,907.11
Patten, Benjamin Wage -823.97
Heyer, Denise Wage -569.51
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wage -717.36
Ben Patten Supplies -93.91
Clinton Schujter mowing -560
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer Fee -180
US Postal Service stamped envelopes -734
Bartelt, Verla Wage -129.08
Swingen, Matthew Wage -292.6
Swingen, Lisa Wage -338.97
Alliant - Library Electric -89.12
Amazon Books -310.88
Amazon Books -38.45
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -72.08
IPERS Jul-22 -571.22
Internal Revenue SS, Medicare & withholding July -799.54

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July 2022 Meeting Minutes

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.

 

Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, David Ewald, Tip Piper and Dylan Brandt- arrived at 6:05 p.m.  Absent:  None

 

Rout made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for June 6, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $41562.99 and financial reports, Ewald seconded.

 Ayes- 4           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

City Shed:  Three bids were presented.  Will contact contractors to get closer estimates.

 

Siren Location:  Discussed location.  Possibly on west side of fire station.  Waiting for bids to come in.

 

Open for Discussion: Farm to Market

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Building Permit: Building permit for shed at 203 5th St was discussed. Piper made motion to approve, seconded by Rout. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.

 

Vegas Night:  Vegas Night on August 20th was discussed.  The closing of the 200 block of Main and transfer for

beer garden. 2nd Chance Liquor license subject to paperwork being submitted.  Motion to approve liquor license by Stucki seconded by Piper.  Ayes-5 Nays-0. Motion approved.

 

 Abandoned Properties:  Abandoned properties were discussed.  Will decide on a case by case basis

 

Maintenance:  Maintenance of the ball diamond was discussed.  Council will volunteer hours to repair work that is needed on roof and doors. Materials will be ordered to complete.

 

Open for discussion: Restrooms at shelterhouse.

 

Adjournment: Piper made motion to adjourn at 7:02PM, Ewald seconded.

 Ayes- 5           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

Income June

General              $8223.76                   Library                       $3.25               Road   $2564.12

Water                 $3895.33                  Sewer              $6988.62

 

Claims to be Paid

Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wages -411.9
Heyer, Denise Wages -430.16
Patten, Benjamin Wages -910.14
Swingen, Matthew Wages -339.93
Swingen, Lisa Wages -393.79
Bartelt, Verla Wages -103.27
Iowa league of Cities Member dues 7/1/22-6/30-23 -357
Hawkins chlorine -166.8
ACCO Chem Tech XP 7 Pump -684.55
Heartland Asphalt street repair -18,845.86
ICAP Endorsement #1 fireworks -175
Michael  D. Troe May-22 -450
BMC Aggregates rock -544.6
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -20.57
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -679.34
Alliant - Library Electric -59.66
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.73
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738
Alliant- Road Electric -103.23
Allaint - Water Electric -292.36
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
Ben Patten tools and mileage -363.47
Murra Hardware supplies -43.98
North Iowa Media publications -10.79
South Park sewer -45
North Park sewer -45
Ball Diamond -45
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -86.64
Earl W Hill Title Opinion 123 Main Ave -160
Clinton Schujter mowing -840
DeVries Lumber Co supplies -51.2
Brandt Farm Drainage LLC building removal -8,100.00
Alliant - Library Electric -59.66
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer Fee -45
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -72.18
Amazon Books -69.15
NuWay-K&H Energy LP -629.7
Iowa Dept. of Revenue WET Tax 2nd quarter 513.87
Iowa Dept. or Revenue Sales Tax 2nd quarter 132.3

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June 2022 Meeting Minutes

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.

 

Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, David Ewald, Tip Piper and Dylan Brandt- arrived at 6:43 p.m.  Absent:  None

 

Ewald made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for May 2, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $30,051.01 and financial reports, Stucki seconded.

 Ayes- 4           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Woden Website: wodenia.com.  Still progressing on website.

 

Siren Location:  Discussed location.  Waiting for bids to come in.

 

Block Leaders:  Another block leader needs to be found.

 

Well Pump Bids:  Piper made motion to approve Schumacher Well Drilling bid of $5788.50. Rout seconded motion.  Ayes-4  Nays-0 Motion carried.

 

Open for Discussion: Golf carts & four wheelers-Speed and too many occupants on one vehicle discussed.

 

NEW BUSINESS

July Meeting:  Set for Tuesday, July 5, 2022

 

Meeting Times:  6:00pm meeting time will remain the same.  Discussed members calling in.

 

Mileage fees:   Mileage fees were discussed.  Motion by Stucki and seconded by Ewald to set mileage fees

to .58 a mile. Ayes-4 Nay-0 Motion carried.

 

Oath of Office:  Oath of Office was administered to Denise Heyer.

 

Maintenance:  Maintenance of the ball diamond was discussed.  Council will volunteer hours to repair work that is needed on roof and doors.

 

City Shed Addition: Discussion on addition to city shed.  Waiting on bids.

 

Open for Discussion:  Discussed barriers to open lot from old hotel.  Also discussed repair of playground equipment.

 

Adjournment: Stucki made motion to adjourn at 7:24PM, Piper seconded.

 Ayes- 5           Nays- 0            Motion Carried

May Income

General              $11,259.26                Library                       $171.42                       Road   $1134.42

Water                 $2972.34                  Sewer              $6910.06

Claims to be Paid

Ostrem Caitlynn 114
deposit refund -131.66
Alliant- Road Electric -102.98
Allaint - Water Electric -228.39
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.22
J.P. Cooke Animal Tags -80.35
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -671.92
City of Woden Sewer sewer -135
Monson Repair LLC Pick Up repair -407.06
Michael  D. Troe Apr-22 -450
North Iowa Media publications -47
Plumb Supply Company Valves -120.77
Peterson Sanitation Inc. city wide clean up -390
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761
Petty Cash Replenish Petty Cash -92.85
Swingen, Matthew Wage -245.27
Swingen, Lisa Wage -513.43
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wage -606.28
Patten, Benjamin Wage -786.27
Heyer, Denise Wage -205.98
Buns, Paul Wage -249.92
Bartelt, Verla Wage -77.45
Alliant - Library Electric -56
City of Woden Sewer sewer -45
Amazon Books & ink -842.58
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.34
North Iowa Libraries Collaborating Beacon -618.72
Michael Frederick Book -18
Carla Wellik Reimbursement for Amazon Subscription -148.73
Evans Blake 025 - deposit refund minus last bill -155.02
Gold-Eagle chemical -226.38
KCN Nielsen LTD tractor repairs -3,074.77
Titonka Food Center supplies -39.18
Ag Source Samples -53.5
Waste Management Garbage -3,781.12
Pyro Petes fireworks -500
Sign Works Ink signs -79.1
Robin Hobbs Painting- Post Office -748.47
DeVries Lumber Co supplies -51.2
GSS T-Ball Tshirts -226.8
Clinton Schujter mowing -1,120.00
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -90.6
IMWCA workers comp -2,239.00
Ben Patten tools and mileage -404.1
Paul M Buns tools and postage -968.07
Petty Cash postage 92.85
IPERS May & June -1,140.81
Internal Revenue S.S, Medic & withholding May & June -1,582.89
Iowa Department of Revenue 2nd qtr -821.85

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May 2022 Meeting Minutes

It all begins with an idea.

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, May 2,2022 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.

Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, David Ewald, Tip Piper and Dylan Brandt- arrived at 6:21. Absent: None

Stucki made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for April 4, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $13,599.12 and financial reports, Rout seconded.

Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS

2021-2022 Budget Amendment Public Hearing: Mayor Buns opened the public hearing at 6:05PM. Having no written or oral comments the public hearing was closed at 6:08. Ewald made the motion Rout seconded to pass Resolution 22-3 WHEREAS: The city is required is to amend the city budget if expenses are projected to exceed the approved budget. WHEREAS: The city projects that it will exceed projected expense in the 2021-2022 budget year. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WODEN, IOWA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: To amend the 2021-2022 budget increasing the total expenditures by $25,000.00 for a budget total of $301,491. Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

123 Main Property Public Hearing: Mayor Buns opened the public hearing at 6:09PM. Having no written or oral comments the public hearing was closed at 6:15. Ewald made the motion Rout seconded to pass Resolution 22-4 WHEREAS: The property located at 123 Main is located next to the city shed. WHEREAS: The city projects a need for the property in the future. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WODEN, IOWA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: To purchase the property located at 123 Main within the city limits of Woden for $1.00 from Paul Buns. Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

Brandt arrives at 6:21

Fireworks: Piper made the motion to approve having a fireworks display on July 2nd and that the city would match the amount that the Community Club donated for the purchase of fireworks, Brandt seconded. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

ICAP Grant: Piper made the motion to purchase a surge protector for the city office, safety vests is needed and put the remainder of the $1000 towards the warning siren installation, Brandt seconded. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

Tools: Piper made the motion, Stucki seconded to purchase the requested tools. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

City Clerk Position: Piper made the motion, Ewald seconded to hire Denise Heyer as the new city clerk. The starting wage will be $18.00 per hour. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS

Outstanding Account: Rout made the motion, Ewald seconded to write off three outstanding account totaling $3.23. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

Lagoon Lease: Discussed

Disaster Plan: Reviewed

Water Plant Pump Maintenance Contract: Request for updated estimates will be sent out.

Siren: Discussed

Street Light in South Park: Piper made the motion, Stucki seconded to remove the street light that is located at the welcome to Woden sign. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

Website: Piper made the motion, Ewald seconded to switch the city website. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

Adjournment: Stucki made motion to adjourn at 8:17PM, Rout seconded. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

City Clerk Mayor

Income April

General $44172.49 Library $.30 Road $2187.10 Water $3047.98 Sewer $6952.82

Claims to be Paid

Nelson Septic Service LLC 434
Way Ave -350
Michael  D. Troe February & March -900
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -659.89
Allaint - Ball field Electric -1.04
Allaint - Water Electric -231.23
Alliant- Road Electric -221.87
Iowa league of Cities Handbooks -80
City of Woden Sewer park sewer -135
Advanced Door Systems door repair -139
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Ag Source Samples -26.75
Waste Management Garbage -1,908.84
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -98.1
Deb R. Schimmelpfennig Reimburse for supplies -448.96
Schimmelpfennig, Deb wage -888.59
Patten, Benjamin wage -662.41
Clinton Schujter brushing -280
Hughes, Bailey & Lucy 33 -56.88
Swingen, Matthew wage -461.29
Bartelt, Verla wage -129.08
Swingen, Lisa wage -338.97
Harms, Nancy E wage -25.81
Alliant - Library Electric -46.4
City of Woden Sewer sewer -45
Amazon Books -20.79
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -72.18
Summit Tribune subscription -49.99
Patten, Benjamin mileage -27
Paul M Buns 123 Main -1

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April 2022 Meeting Minutes

It all begins with an idea.

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, April 4,2022 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.

 

Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, David Ewald and Dylan Brandt- arrived at 6:31. Absent: Tip Piper

 

Ewald made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for March 7, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $13,045.71 and financial reports, Rout seconded.

Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

2022 Summer Street Work Bids: Bids were received from Heartland Asphalt and Blacktop Services. After discussion Stucki made the motion, Rout seconded to sign contract with Heartland Asphalt to complete the work. Total of the contract is $18,675.00. Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

Summer Mowing Bids: Rout made the motion, Ewald seconded to hire Jacey and Clinton Schutjer to mow the city properties this summer at $280.00 per time. Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

2021-2022 Budget Amendment: Dylan arrived. Stucki made the motion, Brandt seconded to set a public hearing for 6PM at May 2 council meeting to amend the budget. The amendment is to increase expenditures $25,000 in the general government fund. Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

Credit Card: Discussed

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

ICAP Grant: Discussed

 

Tools: Council instructed the city man to draft of list of needed tools.

 

123 Main: Brandt made the motion to set a public hearing for 6:15PM on May 2 for the purchase of the property located at 123 Main, Woden. Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

Building Permit: Ewald made the motion, Stucki seconded to approve the building permit for property located at 150 Fox Avenue. Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

Post Office Building: Discussed

 

City Clerk: Kristy Brunsvold will not be taking over as city clerk as she has found other employment. The position will be listed in the papers and posted.

Adjournment: Ewald made motion to adjourn at 8:04PM, Stucki seconded.

Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

City Clerk Mayor

 

Income March

General $7,667.09 Library $2108.40 Road $913.20 Water $3,272.48 Sewer $6,919.77

Claims to be Paid

WCTA-General Phone/Internet -90.3
Deb R. Schimmelpfennig Reimburse for supplies -489.23
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.07
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -665.13
Alliant- Road Electric -261.02
Allaint - Water Electric -239.92
Simmering-Cory Iowa Codific ordinance -88
Woden City Sewer Sewer -135
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Patten, Benjamin wage -677.26
Schimmelpfennig, Deb wage -694.21
Bartelt, Verla wage -77.45
Swingen, Matthew wage -378.66
Swingen, Lisa wage -438.67
Alliant - Library Electric -60.54
City of Woden Sewer sewer -45
Amazon Books -185.17
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.64
NuWay-K&H Energy LP -6.9
IPERS March -454.61
United States Treasury March -628.93
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance 1st qtr withholdings -797.85
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax Payment -624.01
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance WET Payment -491.71
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sewer tax Payment -132.3

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March 2022 Meeting Minutes

It all begins with an idea.

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, March 7,2022 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:05pm.

 

Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, David Ewald and Dylan Brandt. Absent: Tip Piper

 

Rout made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for February 7, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $17,713.93 and financial reports, Ewald seconded.

Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

2022-2023 Budget Public Hearing- Mayor Buns opened the public hearing at 6:06. Public hearing was closed at 6:13. Having no written or oral comments from the public, Ewald made the motion to pass Resolution #22-2 setting the tax levy at 10.83940 per $1000 for fiscal year 2022-2023, Stucki seconded.

Stucki – Aye, Rout – Aye, Ewald – Aye, Brandt – Aye Motion carried.

 

City Clerk: Stucki made the motion to hire Kristy Brunsvold as the new part time city clerk with a starting wage of $18.00 per hour. . She will starting in April and will take over all duties July 1st, Rout seconded.

Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

Community Center Board- Stucki made the motion, Ewald seconded to appoint Dawn Plessel to be on the Community Center board. Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

Fire Agency Board- Stucki made the motion, Ewald seconded to appoint Larry Burma to be on the Fire Agency board. Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Liquor Licenses-Stucki made the motion, Brandt seconded to approve class C liquor licenses for 2nd Chance Bar and Grill LLC pending the proper paper work turned into. Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

City Wide Clean Up- City wide clean up is set for April 22nd through the 26th.

Credit Card- discussed

 

2012-2022 Budget Amendment- discussed

 

Adjournment: Stucki made motion to adjourn at 7:40PM, Brandt seconded.

Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

City Clerk Mayor

 

Income February

General $2,387.65 Library $4.70 Road $1.608.84 Water $2.897.62 Sewer $6,963.86

Claims to be Paid

IPERS February -688.16
United States Treasury February -907.51
ICAP INSURANCE Com. Ctr & Fire Agency -1,823.00
Michael  D. Troe January -450
Hawkins chlorine -168.86
Hancock County Secondary Roads sanding street -168.61
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -97.37
Kirkwood Community College training -1,200.00
Office of Auditor of State examination fee -800
Alliant- Road Electric -267.79
Allaint - Water Electric -227.68
Allaint - Ball field Electric -18.41
Woden City Sewer Sewer -90
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -658.03
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738
Deb R. Schimmelpfennig Reimburse for supplies -54.16
Schimmelpfennig, Deb wage -740.5
Patten, Benjamin wage -601.39
Ag Source Samples -52.25
Waste Management Garbage -1,865.13
Swingen, Matthew wage -292.6
Bartelt, Verla wage -103.27
Swingen, Lisa wage -338.97
Alliant - Library Electric -62.78
Woden City Sewer Sewer -45
Amazon Books -185.17
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -77.1
NuWay-K&H Energy LP -437.06

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February 2022 Meeting Minutes

It all begins with an idea.

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, February 7,2022 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:10pm.

 

Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, David Ewald and Dylan Brandt. Absent: Tip Piper

 

Stucki made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for January 3, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $24,914.64 and financial reports, Ewald seconded.

Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Maximum Tax Public Hearing- Mayor Buns opened the public hearing at 6:11. Public hearing was closed at 6:13. Having no written or oral comments from the public, Ewald made the motion to pass Resolution #22-1 setting maximum tax levy rate of 10.95395 totaling $62,099 Rout seconded.

Stucki – Aye, Rout – Aye, Ewald – Aye, Brandt – Aye Motion carried.

 

Ordinance NO. 226 - Public Disorder- 3rd Reading: Stucki made motion to approve 3rd reading of Ordinance NO. 226, Brandt seconded.

Ayes- 4 Nays-0 Motion Carried

 

Having no written or oral comments from the public, Stucki made the motion to pass Ordinance #226, Brandt seconded.

Stucki – Aye, Rout – Aye, Ewald – Aye, Brandt – Aye Motion carried.

 

Ordinance NO.225- Garbage Rates- 3rd Reading: Ewald made motion to approve 3rd reading of Ordinance NO. 225, Rout seconded.

Ayes- 4 Nays-0 Motion Carried

 

Having no written or oral comments from the public, Ewald made the motion to pass Ordinance #225, Brandt seconded.

Stucki – Aye, Rout – Aye, Ewald – Aye, Brandt – Aye Motion carried.

 

City Clerk: discussed

2022-2023 Budget- Ewald made the motion, Rout seconded to set public hearing for the 2022-2023 budget for Monday, March 7 at 6:00 PM. Ayes- 4 Nays-0 Motion Carried

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Water & Sewer Training- Council approved having Ben Patten getting certified as water and sewer operator for the city public works.

 

2022 Summer Mowing Bids- City will be accepting mowing bids for the upcoming mowing season until March 30th.

 

Mayor Meetings- Mayor is to take city truck to meetings.

 

Community Center Board- Checking to see if Dawn Plessel would like to sit on the board.

 

Fire Agency Board- Will check to see if Larry Burma would continue being on the board.

 

Adjournment: Ewald made motion to adjourn at 7:38PM, Stucki seconded.

Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

Income January

General $4,782.58 Library $8.45 Road $1.657.36 Water $2.926.13 Sewer $6,935.12

Claims to be Paid

Schimmelpfennig, Deb wage -796.03
Michael Troe December -450
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -85.68
Iowa One Call 10 notifications -9
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Allaint - Water Electric -251.33
Allaint - Ball field Electric -21.7
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -663.4
Alliant- Road Electric -257
Ag Source Samples -37.5
Earl W Hill legal services -1,497.68
City of Woden Sewer sewer -135
First Sate Bank Lock Box -9
Murra Hardware supplies -10.47
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Waste Management Garbage -3,627.26
KCN Nielsen LTD bolts -16.4
Buns, Paul wage -522.55
Patten, Benjamin wage -674.62
Deb R. Schimmelpfennig Reimburse for supplies -379.55
ICAP INSURANCE -7,219.00
Patten Ben mileage -7
Swingen, Matthew wage -907.07
Swingen, Lisa wage -338.97
Alliant - Library Electric -67.24
City of Woden Sewer sewer -45
Amazon Books -203.64
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.08
Bartelt, Verla wage -103.27
IPERS January -566.48
United States Treasury January withholdings -788.46
H&S Auto Plus RV antifreeze, Fuel Stabilizer -117.55

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January 2022 Meeting Minutes

It all begins with an idea.

The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday January 3,2022 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.

 

Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, David Ewald, Dylan Brandt and Tip Piper. Absent: none

 

Piper made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for December 1st, 2021 meeting and payment of bills totaling $32,768.45 and financial reports, Ewald seconded.

Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Ordinance NO. 224- Official Posting Location- 3rd Reading: Stucki made motion to approve 3rd reading of Ordinance NO. 224, Piper seconded.

Ayes- 5 Nays-0 Motion Carried

 

Having no written or oral comments from the public, Piper made the motion to pass Ordinance #224, Rout seconded.

Stucki – Aye, Rout – Aye, Piper – Aye, Ewald – Aye, Brandt – Aye Motion carried.

 

Ordinance NO. 226 - Public Disorder- 2nd Reading: Rout made motion to approve 2nd reading, Piper seconded.

Ayes- 5 Nays-0 Motion Carried

 

Ordinance NO.225- Garbage Rates- 2nd Reading: Piper made motion to approve 2nd reading, Ewald seconded.

Ayes- 5 Nays-0 Motion Carried

 

City Clerk & Assistant City Clerk Positions: discussed

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Legal Publications: As the city’s population is under 200 according to the recent census the city is no longer required to publish in a paper. Items will be posted in the Post Office, Library and at City Hall.

 

Council Duties: Ewald – Mayor Pro Tem, Parks and Community Growth, Stucki – Tile and Sewer, Rout - Parks and Community Growth, Piper – Water, Brandt – Streets

Maintenance Person: Ben Patten was hires to be lead maintenance person and work towards getting certified to do water and sewer, Matt Swingen was also hired to assist. Starting wage of $14.00 per hour increasing to $18.00 upon completion of certifications.

 

2022-2023 Budget: Ewald made the motion to set Maximum Tax Levy public hearing for February 7, 2022 at 6:00, council chambers, Stucki seconded. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

Budget was worked on.

 

Adjournment: Stucki made motion to adjourn at 7:56pm, Piper seconded.

Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried

City Clerk Mayor

 

Income December

General $11,525.92 Library $87.18 Road $347.76 Water $3,000.23 Sewer $6,362.49

ANNUAL WAGES

BARTELT VERLA $1,302.75
BRANDT DYLAN $60.00
BROWN KATHY $2,500.00
BUNS PAUL $20,244.38
BURMA LARRY $540.00
Harms Nancy $806.63
ROUT WILLIAM $780.00
SCHIMMELPFENNIG DEBRA $9,061.29
SHANKS JAMES $1,384.00
STUCKI JEFF $780.00
SWINGEN LISA $4,858.00
SWINGEN MATT $3,033.64
EDEN KRISTEN $2,222.54
TIP PIPER III $660.00

CLAIMS TO BE PAID

US Postal Service stamped envelopes

-705.80

Woden Public Library allotment

-9,000.00

Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract

-954.16

USDA Loan loan Payment USDA

-2,809.00

USDA Loan loan Payment USDA

-761.00

USDA Loan loan Payment USDA

-738.00

Hancock County Auditor Elections

-559.25

Michael Troe November

-450.00

Woden City Sewer Sewer

-135.00

Allaint - Water Electric

-210.40

Alliant- Road Electric

-116.35

Allaint - Ball field Electric

-19.07

Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric

-30.97

Hanna Woodworking sidewalk at PO

-5,382.00

Alliant - Street Lights Electric

-665.15

Murra Hardware supplies

-17.98

Waste Management Garbage

-1,766.35

Ag Source Samples

-213.50

Gold-Eagle fuel

-1,029.98

WCTA-General Phone/Internet

-88.07

ClerkBooks Inc software

-150.00

Paul M Buns fuel & mileage

-63.34

Buns, Paul wage

-1,076.66

Schimmelpfennig, Deb wage

-379.51

Eden, Kristin wage

-185.46

IPERS Nov & Dec

-1,143.56

Internal Revenue Withholding Nov & Dec

-2,404.13

Iowa Dept of Revenue 4th qtr withholdings

-835.86

Iowa Dept of Revenue 4th qtr WET tax

-489.24

Iowa Dept of Revenue 4th qtr sales tax

-134.82

WCTA-General Phone/Internet

-93.54

North Iowa Media publication

-13.04

Matt Swingen wage

-90.37

Ben Patten wage

-56.89

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