Monona City Council

CITY OF MONONA

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, June 2. 2025

The Monona, Iowa, City Council met in regular session Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Monona City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Grant Langhus presided with Bridget Schlein, Preston Landt, and Timothy Wright present, Erin Friedley was absent.

Guests Present: Ardie Kuhse (MCED), Jared Burkle (PeopleService), Heidi Meyer (Library), Desteny Kapler (Outlook), Audrey Posten (NIT) and Josh Ludwig.

1) Approve Consent Agenda 

Moved by Wright, seconded by Schlein, to approve consent agenda as listed. Carried Unanimously.

1. Agenda

2. Council Meeting Minutes ~ May 19, 2025

3. Prepaids/Warrants Expenses

4. Public Works Report ~ April/May 2025

5. Cigarette & Tobacco Permits ~ Quillin’s and Kwik Star

PREPAID

         LIBRARY

VENDOR NAME	REFERENCE	TOTAL
ALLIANT ENERGY	ELEC.	321.00
ALPINE COMMUNICATIONS, LC	SECURITY SYSTEM MONITORIN	29.95
BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.	BOOKS AND PROCESSING	881.43
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTILITY	GAS SERVICE	152.00
CULLIGAN	SALT	859.50
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY	QUARTERLY CONTRACT	81.66
GUTTENBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY	LARGE PRINT BOOK	30.00
HANIGAN WRITING SERVICE	SPEAKER FEE	50.00
LANDT, HEIDI	MATS FOR INSIDE BOOK DROP	155.66
LANDT, LAYLA	CLEANING	81.70
MicroMarketing ASSOCIATES	2 CD AUDIOBOOKS	148.88
MIDAMERICA BOOKS	BOOKS	197.70
NEIT	PHONE SERVICE	49.44
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT	LABELS, PAPER TOWELS	149.28
Accounts Payable Total		$3,188.20

PREPAIDS

VENDOR NAME	REFERENCE	TOTAL
AFLAC	AFLAC-PRETAX	306.14
ALLAMAKEE-CLAYTON ELECT COOP	ELEC SERV	65.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	ELECTRICITY	6,360.80
CITY OF MONONA	HLTH INS-PRETAX	623.30
CLOVERCONNECT	CAMPGROUND PROCESSING FEES	150.89
DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INS. CO	LIFE INSURANCE	177.65
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA	JUNE DENTAL	1,055.56
FIREFLY RESERVATIONS	MONTHLY RESERVATION FEES	35.00
FREEDOMBANK	FED/FICA TAX	3,854.90
HSA - EMPLOYEE	HSA EMPLOYEE	50.00
HUBER FENCING	DOG PARK RENCE INSTALLATION	13,298.00
IPERS	IPERS	5,317.37
MARCO dba GREATAMERICA FINAN	CONTRACT BASE RATE 05/25-06/25	81.00
MID-AMERICA ASSOCIATES	HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS	4,894.03
MONONA POST OFFICE	MAY BILLING	320.52
PALAS, GRACE	JANITOR COMMUNITY CENTER	70.05
PAPE, KADENCE	CERTIFICATION	300.00
PEOPLESERVICE	CONTRACT FEE	25,207.00
PETTY CASH	23 TVS RECYLE CENTER DROP OFF	460.00
REED RADLOFF	CPO CLASS	536.40
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA	WATER EXISE TAX	2,931.72
U.S. BANK	DUMMIES,TOYS,MAE REUSSERGRANT	2,447.18
U.S. CELLULAR	PHONE SERV	291.97
WASTE MANAGEMENT-LaCROSSE	RECYCLING/GARBAGE	14,065.20
Accounts Payable Total		$82,899.68

WARRANTS

VENDOR NAME	REFERENCE	TOTAL
BARCO PRODUCTS CO.	ROLL BAG PET WASTE SYSTEMS-3	2,035.10
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTILITY	GAS SERVICE	1,411.90
C.J. MOYNA & SONS, INC.	3/4 ROAD ROCK CENTER STREET	308.10
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY	TP,PAPERTOWELS,GARBAGE BAGS	499.00
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC	2025 WATER QUALITY REPORT	728.03
COUNTRY VIEW DAIRY	4 CASES FROZEN YOGART	288.00
CROELL, INC.	CONCRETE	3,858.00
D & J FEED SERVICE, INC.	10 BAGS SODIUM BICAB	220.30
AMANDA DONLON	MILEAGE REIMBURSE CONFERENCE	149.80
EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT. INC	ENGINE 72- OLD 73	919.72
ETHAN KOEHN CONSTRUCTION	PUMP PITS AT POOL	400.00
FELD FIRE	ANNUAL EQUIPMT INSPECT/TEST/RP	1,078.00
FISK'S FARM & HOME SUPPLY	POOL STARTU,HARDWARE,BAIT	522.50
FREEDOMBANK	PAGE ST IMPROVEMENT	98,333.37
HAWKINS, INC.	CHEMICALS	4,497.62
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY	PHASE 1 SEWER	250,439.64
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY	IMPLICIT BIAS/DE ESCAL SALBER	55.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES	JD UNIFORMS FOR ACADEMY	230.00
KIECK'S CAREER APPAREL	BOOT&PANT D.TILSON	254.00
KMDE LLC	APRIL 2025 SOLAR	2,313.85
MERCYONE ELKADER MED.CTR.	J FRAZEN BLOOD COLLECTION	100.00
MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC	TEST-POOL	17.50
MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORP.	DROP OFF DAY AD	109.00
MYERS-COX CO.	CANDY - POOL	2,307.53
T & K CAHOON NAPA AUTO PARTS	COUPLINGS/FITTING POOL	16.26
NEIT	PHONE SERVICE	505.64
OUTDOOR CREATIONS	30 TREES ALLIANT ENERGY GRANT	3,325.00
PALAS, GRACE	JANITOR COMMUNITY CENTER	43.95
LIME ROCK SPRINGS CO.	POP - POOL	455.11
QUILLIN'S	BAGS FOR POOL	11.98
SCHILLER LAW OFFICE	LEGAL FEES	223.90
SHIELD TECHNOLOGY CORP.	SOFTWARE&SHIELDWAVE MOBILE	425.00
SMITTY'S OIL & TIRE	OIL CHANGE CHEVY TAHOE	70.95
YEOMENS INC DBA SPORTS WORLD	10 LASER ENGRAVED PLATES	156.00
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT	PAPER	136.62
TILSON RESCUE SUPPLY	6004 SINGLE STRAP LEG SHROUD	109.98
TIMES-REGISTER	FOR SALE TRACTOR/GARAGE SALES	338.50
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT	LBCC LOAN	1,058.00
Accounts Payable Total		$377,952.85

2) Hearing of Delegations

Ardie Kuhse, MCED, talked about the Farmers Market, Music in The Park and Monona Museum Crawl. Josh Ludwig talked about Hay Days and stated that they were still looking for volunteers to help with talent show, games, and other things.

3) Update on Generator at WWTP

Insurance inspector looked at the generator on May 22nd. He will try to have his report submitted by May 30th. The cement pad under the generator appears to have detached from the support columns on one side and appears to be causing the generator to vibrate. The estimated cost to fix the pad was between $6,000.00 to $7,000. The inspector would like the city to look at having a backup generator ready if needed. It could cost around $2,100.00 a day to rent one. Jared will talk to Palmer Electric about a quote for an electrical hookup for the generator. After some discussion, it was moved by Landt, seconded by Wright to move forward with getting the cement pad fixed. Carried Unanimously.

4) Discuss Insurance Values on Generators

Due to the issue with the generator at the WWTP, our insurance agent would like to go over all the generator information and what type of coverage is currently covering the generator and what would the council like to have as a value on the generators. After some discussion it was the general opinion of the council that more information was needed from the insurance company.

5) 25/26 City Pay Raise Implementation Date

City employee raises normally go into effect the first full pay period in July. That pay period would be July 14th to the 27th. City Administrator Collins asked if the council would consider using June 30 to May 13. This payroll period is only off by one day. After looking at previous years, it was moved Wright, seconded by Schlein to approve the raise date to begin June 30th. Carried Unanimously.

6) Review Final Draft of Mural

After looking at the final draft that was sent by Ali Werger, it was moved by Wright, seconded by Schlein to approve the final draft and allow the closing of part of Iowa Street for projecting the image onto the building and tracing it. Carried Unanimously.

7) Approve Two LeMar Renewal Sign Location Leases’

City Attorney Schiller looked over the leases for two billboards owned by LeMar Advertising that sit on city property. The leases would be for a fourteen year period with a yearly payment that would increase 3% each year. It was moved by Landt, seconded by Schlein to approve the two leases. Carried Unanimously.

8) Approve Dates for the Commercial Building “For Sale Ad”

Administrator Collins presented the council with a mockup ad for selling the commercial building on Center Street. She wanted to know if the council wanted to use the dates of July 3rd due to city hall and discussed at the July 7th meeting or due July 17th and discussed on July 21st. After some discussion, it was moved by Wright, seconded by Schlein to use the dates of July 3rd and 7th. Carried unanimously.

9) Discuss Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance Agreement

The council discussed items they wanted to see and potential buyers to know about putting in an offer for the building. The council wanted to see a floor plan of what a potential buyer’s intentions are for the building and wanted potential buyers to be aware of certain stipulations required if awarded the bid. The building can be used for living quarters on the top floor and bottom back half. There must be an available retail space in the front 50% of the building. The front of the building and any other issues with the structure must be made structurally sound within six months of the sale. A plan for what will be done with the building must be included with the purchase offer. The approved plan must be completed within two years of the purchase or the building will go back to the city. It was asked if a tour of the building would be allowed for any potential buyer. It was moved by Schlein, seconded by Landt to approve the above items to be added to the purchase agreement. Carried Unanimously.

10) Tree Grant “Dog Park”

One of the items included in the tree grant was that $1,000.00 of city funds be spent adding trees to the dog park. Schlein sent an email with prices for Black Hill Spruce and several Arborvitae options. After some discussion, it was moved by Schlein, seconded by Wright to approve the purchase of fourteen (14) #5 containers of Dark Green Arborvitae’s for $70 each to create a border/windbreak on the west side of the dog park. Carried Unanimously.

11) Chicken Request

The city received a request from a property owner at 106 N. Hill St. to allow them to have up to six laying hens. It was moved by Landt, seconded by Schlein to allow up to six laying hens and the coop and run to be in their fenced in back yard. Carried Unanimously.

12) Winneshiek County Landfill Comprehensive Solid Wate Management Plan Update

After much discussion, it was moved by Landt, seconded by Wright to table a decision until a later meeting. Carried Unanimously.

Mayor/Council/Clerk Notes:  

None

Hearing no further comments, Mayor Langhus declared the meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

Next regular council meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Monona City Hall Council Chambers.