FORT ATKINSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 2024
Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Fort Atkinson Community Center. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Glass, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger & Schroeder. Also present were Greg Barta and Michele Elsbernd.
Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve the consent agenda (claims, minutes from June 5, 2025, clerk/treasurer reports) All aye, motion carried.
| Claims June 2024 | ||
| Acentek | service | 442.28 |
| Alliant | elec bill | 2202.47 |
| Anderson Wilmart | legal | 761.34 |
| Baker & Taylor | books | 144.74 |
| Bank Iowa | hsa | 200.00 |
| Bruening Rock | rock | 141.61 |
| Cedar Valley Elec | service | 230.00 |
| Citizens Svgs | fee | 17.00 |
| Citizens Svgs Bank | taxes | 1755.84 |
| Clair Carolan | grant | 100.00 |
| Column | pub min | 170.30 |
| Croell | hydrant | 378.00 |
| Dale Leuenberger | blower | 120.91 |
| Decorah Tech | service | 112.50 |
| Dorsey Whitney | legal w/s | 8500.00 |
| Farmers Union | weeds | 217.00 |
| Forbin | 365 | 300.00 |
| Franzen Sales | shipping | 15.67 |
| Gary Dietzenbach | cabinets | 10350.00 |
| Gunersen | hep vacc | 985.00 |
| Hawkeye Sanit | clean up | 587.74 |
| Hawkeye Sanit | contract | 2259.76 |
| Hawkins | chemical | 539.15 |
| Hoopla | audio vis | 59.95 |
| Hubers Store | supplies | 464.34 |
| Hubers Store | supp lib | 78.83 |
| Icap | ins | 27726.00 |
| Imwca | work comp | 3279.00 |
| Ia Dept Fin | wet tax | 494.02 |
| Ia Fin Authority | loan pymts | 174728.71 |
| Ia One Call | locate fee | 21.60 |
| Ipers | ipers | 1371.19 |
| Janita Bushman | grant | 100.00 |
| Jay’s Auto | pickup | 255.84 |
| Jim/Alice Palmer | grant | 200.00 |
| J.D. Financial | supplies | 218.80 |
| Keystone | testing | 42.50 |
| Laura Thomas | grant | 1028.70 |
| Lee’s Reair | uni | 240.00 |
| Loren Franzen Con | grant | 10119.00 |
| Lynn Sindelar | grant | 429.01 |
| Mid-American Che | paint | 768.00 |
| Marv Smith Elec | repair | 3679.04 |
| M.L.Hackman | grant | 100.00 |
| Mediacom | service | 157.37 |
| Northern Ia Cons | staples | 174.00 |
| Outdoor Rec Prod | repair | 1210.96 |
| Postoffice | stamps | 212.00 |
| Rausch Const | elm st | 10058.38 |
| Roger’s Lock | keys | 73.05 |
| Treas St Ia | taxes | 569.98 |
| US Cell | phone | 36.82 |
| Utility Equip | supplies | 1348.38 |
| Visa | supplies | 811.38 |
| Wellmark | ins | 678.02 |
| Winn Co Recorder | fee | 87.00 |
| Ziegler | parts | 470.00 |
| Payroll | June | 6890.38 |
| Total | 278713.56 | |
| Claims by fund | ||
| General | 59,450.52 | |
| Museum | 8,921.06 | |
| Historic Pres | 1,428.94 | |
| Road Use | 1,487.90 | |
| Benefits | 878.02 | |
| Lost | 10,058.38 | |
| Debt Serv | 41290 | |
| Water | 34,566.73 | |
| Sewer | 120,632.01 | |
| Total | 278,713.56 | |
| Revenue by fund | ||
| General | 5,546.26 | |
| Road Use | 4,390.11 | |
| Benefits | 193.51 | |
| Emergency | 27.38 | |
| Lost | 3,253.53 | |
| Debt Servi | 579.34 | |
| Water | 39,519.25 | |
| Sewer | 70,318.00 | |
| Total | ||
Mayor Herold opened the public hearing to consider vacation of a parcel of city street right-of-way and conveyance of city property to George & Shirley Tupy. There were no comments or questions, and the hearing was closed. Motion by Glass, second by P. Schmitt to approve the first reading of Ordinance #39 to vacate part of alley right-of-way located in Block 48 of Bradleys Subdivision in the Town of Fort Atkinson. Aye: K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt, Glass, Leuenberger, Schroeder. Motion carried. Motion by Glass, second by Schroeder to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance # 39. Aye: K. Schmitt, Leuenberger, Schroeder, P. Schmitt, Glass. Motion carried. Ordinance effective when posted. Motion by P. Schmitt, seconded by Glass to approve Resolution # 394 dedicating City of Fort Atkinson, Iowa lots as city alley right-of-way. Aye: Glass, Schroeder, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger & P. Schmitt. Motion carried. Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to approve Resolution # 393 approving the conveyance of a part of alley right-of-way located in Block 48 of Bradleys Subdivision of the Town of Fort Atkinson, Iowa and conveyance of city property to George and Shirley Tupy. Aye: Leuenberger, K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt, Glass & Schroeder. Motion carried.
Mayor Herold opened the public hearing to consider vacation of alley in Block 11 City of Fort Atkinson. There were no comments or questions, and the hearing was closed. Motion by Glass, second by Schroeder to approve the first reading of Ordinance # 41 to vacate the alley in Block 11. Aye: Schroeder, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger, Glass. P. Schmitt abstained. Motion carried. Motion by Glass, second by K. Schmitt to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance # 41. Aye: K. Schmitt, Glass, Leuenberger, Schroeder. P. Schmitt abstained. Motion carried. Ordinance effective when posted. Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to approve Resolution # 397 conveying alley right-of-way to Schmitt, Sindelar, Krivachek & Schmitt. Aye: K. Schmitt, Leuenberger, Schroeder, Glass. P. Schmitt abstained. Motion carried.
There was no one wishing to address the council.
Greg Barta reported that next Tuesday the new well controls will hopefully be installed. The Elm Street project will begin on Monday, July 8th weather permitting. He stated that due to elevations the concrete in front of the city shop would be replaced. Thanks to H & R. Surveying for work setting the stakes for the project.
Discussed were a vacant property issue, the city kept the insurance with ICAP because the EMC quote was considerably higher, mosquito spraying, and the new requirement that property owners submit a permit for fence installation.
There were no building permits submitted.
Motion by K. Schmitt, second by P. Schmitt to adjourn. All aye, meeting adjourned at 6:33 P.M.
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Paul Herold, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________
Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk