City of Garnavillo
The City of Garnavillo City Council met in a regular session on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Community Center, 106 W Niagara St, Garnavillo.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chad Schmelzer.
Roll call was taken. Council members present were Bill Rademacher, Bonnie Tuecke and Rachel Wolter. Council Member Mike Schmelzer was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
M/S Rademacher/Tuecke To approve the consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0 Claims
Check # Vendor Name Description Check Amount 000877E ALPINE COMMUNICATIONS PHONE $ 68.97 000891E WELLMARK PREMIUMS $ 3,796.23 000892E AFLAC PREMIUMS $ 153.12 000893E US CELLULAR PHONES $ 201.35 000894E IPERS CONTRIBUTIONS $ 2,379.43 000895E ALPINE COMMUNICATIONS PHONE $ 862.49 000896E COMELEC SERVICES INC ROUTER $ 10.00 000897E COMELEC SERVICES INC ROUTER $ 10.00 000898E BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS $ 406.43 016647 CENGAGE LEARNING INC/GALE LIBRARY $ 77.22 016648 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT LIBRARY $ 95.88 016649 JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD LIBRARY $ 18.00 016650 MIDAMERICA BOOKS LIBRARY $ 181.14 016651 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $ 205.69 016652 ANDREAE, TYLER UNIFORM $ 211.93 016653 ATKINSON, MELISSA MILEAGE $ 72.44 016654 B & M ELECTRIC LLC SHOP $ 486.20 016655 CLAYTON COUNTY SHERIFF CASE# GRCICV010921 $ 291.86 016656 EUROFINS ENVIRONMENT TESTING WASTE WATER TESTING $ 550.80 016657 FEHR GRAHAM CROSSWALK $ 5,480.00 016658 FISK FARM & HOME PW SUPPLIES $ 60.93 016659 GARNAVILLO CEMETERY ASSOC DISTIRBUTION $ 5,230.61 016660 GUTTENBERG PRESS PUBLICATIONS $ 279.34 016661 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT TREATMENT SUPPLIES $ 255.81 016662 IHDE S FUEL $ 325.77 016663 IRWA MEMBERSHIP $ 305.00 016664 KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC WATER ANALYSIS $ 15.50 016665 KLUESNER SANITATION LLC TRASH/RECYCLING $ 4,725.12 016666 KUEMPEL HARDWARE SUPPLIES $ 20.98
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016667 SCHMITZ JANITORIAL SUPPLY PW SUPPLIES $ 75.00 016668 SCHUMANN REPAIR LLC FIRE TRUCK SERVICE $ 3,378.87 016669 SIMMERING-CORY | IOWA CODIFICATION CODIFICATION $ 2,300.00 016670 THREE RIVERS COMPANY FUEL $ 615.39
Treasurer Report
Fund MTD Debit MTD Credit Current Balance
GENERAL $ 80,411.39 $ 143,282.74 $ (1,533,626.75)
ROAD USE TAX $ 1,100.02 $ 8,566.26 $ (109,578.74)
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $ 3,087.14 $ 15,528.73 $ (57,042.32)
EMERGENCY $ - $ 2,474.99 $ (2,949.21)
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING $ - $ - $ - URBAN RENEWAL $ - $ - $ (17,144.72)
DEBT SERVICE $ - $ 14,099.64 $ (35,961.67)
CAPITAL PROJECT $ - $ - $ - STORM WATER UTILITY $ 2.50 $ 1,397.87 $ (108,708.42)
WATER $ 15,128.37 $ 24,204.83 $ (563,620.07)
WATER SINKING $ - $ - $ - SEWER $ 11,869.29 $ 24,900.86 $ (966,028.61)
Total FUND BALANCE -
UNRESERVED $ 111,598.71 $ 234,455.92 $ (3,394,660.35)
Citizen Comments
A resident showed council a democratic flyer that showed how neighboring communities used their American Rescue Plan Act and asked why Garnavillo didn’t get any.
Old Business
Set Public Hearing for Code of Ordinances: December 13, 2023
City Administrator/Clerk Atkinson explained that she missed a step in the codification process and that a public hearing needs to be posted in the newspaper in order to be official.
M/S Rademacher/Wolter To approve Resolution 2023-53 A resolution directing the clerk to publish notice of hearing on the adoption of the proposed “Code of Ordinances of the City of Garnavillo, Iowa”, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6 pm.
Roll Call
Aye: Rademacher, Tuecke, Kuehl, Wolter
Nay: None
Absent: Schmelzer
Abstention: None
2024 E-911 Appointment
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M/S Rademacher/Tuecke To approve Resolution 2023-54 A resolution to appoint a representative to the Clayton County E-911 Service Board, Jeremy Schmelzer.
Roll Call
Aye: Tuecke, Kuehl, Wolter, Rademacher
Nay: None
Absent: Schmelzer
Abstention: None
New Business
FY23 Street Finance Report
M/S Rademacher/Kuehl To approve Resolution 2023-55 A resolution approving the FY23 Annual Financial Report
Roll Call
Aye: Kuehl, Wolter, Rademacher, Tuecke
Nay: None
Absent: Schmelzer
Abstention: None
Brad Egleseder Water Line/Septic Bill Assistance Request
M/S Rademacher/Tuecke To approve Resolution 2023-56 A resolution approving a water line/sewer credit, $556.74.
Roll Call
Aye: Wolter, Rademacher, Kuehl, Tuecke
Nay: None
Absent: Schmelzer
Abstention: None
Russell Werges Radius Sidewalk Reimbursement
M/S Wolter/Rademacher To approve Resolution 2023-57 A resolution approving a radius sidewalk reimbursement for Russell Werges, 202 W Watson St, Garnavillo IA $1,400.00
Roll Call
Aye: Wolter, Rademacher, Tuecke, Kuehl
Nay: None
Absent: Schmelzer
Abstention: None
Municipal Tree Removal Policy
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Council discussed the policy and asked staff to put together a list of trees, worst to best, and contact several tree companies to get quotes so they know what to budget for and put in the policy.
M/S Rademacher/Tuecke To table the Municipal Tree Removal Policy until more research can be done. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0
Nuisance Property Inspection Quote
Council reviewed the proposals received for the nuisance property inspection and discussed how access would be attained.
M/S Tuecke/Rademacher To approve Resolution 2023-58 A resolution approving the Nuisance Property Inspection Quote for 301 W Oak St from 360 Property Inspections for $500.00.
Roll Call
Aye: Rademacher, Wolter, Tuecke, Kuehl
Nay: None
Absent: Schmelzer
Abstention: None
Engineer’s Report
Engineer Sam Ertl provided council with an update of the projects he is working on.
Attorney Report
Attorney Kruse was unable to attend the meeting.
Department Reports
City Administrator/Clerk Report
City Administrator/Clerk Atkinson provided council a written report which was included in the meeting packet.
Library Report
Library Director Wolter provided council a written report which was included in the meeting packet.
Fire Department Report
No report was provided.
Police Department Report
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No report was provided
Public Works Report
Public Works Superintendent Schroyer’s report was in the packet.
Council Comment
Council Member Tuecke asked council to consider changing the seating arrangement so members could see each other when they are discussing topics. Mayor Schmelzer asked staff to work on a different arrangement for the next meeting.
Council Member Kuehl asked if the council had ever considered a splash pad. Mayor Schmelzer explained that he has talked to several residents about it and has asked them to do some footwork and come to council with a proposal.
Mayor’s Report
No mayor’s report.
M/S Rademacher/Tuecke To adjourn at 7:13 pm. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0