Minutes March 2, 2027

FORT ATKINSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 2, 2026

Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Present:  P. Schmitt, Leuenberger, Eich, Futrell. K. Schmitt was absent.  Also present: Matt Shatek, Emmale Brandau, Greg Barta, Michele Elsbernd and Paul Herold.

Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to approve the consent agenda (agenda, February minutes and claims, clerk reports and the ABD License for Huber’s Store.   Aye:  Eich, Futrell, P. Schmitt, Leuenberger.  Motion carried.

 

Claims Feb 2026
Acentek phone/internet 621.23
Alliant electric 2665.10
Bank Iowa hsa 200.00
Biblionix sub 800.00
Column pub min 91.98
Decorah Tec tech 1780.00
EG Media sub 18.95
EMS Deeterg det 251.80
Franzen Sale slip plate 60.00
Hawkeye Sa collection 2264.59
Hawkins chem 475.16
Hoopla books 58.20
Ingram books 358.83
Internal Rev taxes 2631.61
Ia Dept Rev wet tax 460.30
Ipers ipers 1854.40
Ja Uhlenhake diffuser 728.65
JD Financial supplies 153.92
Lee’s Repair snow 550.17
Lickety Split fuel 267.18
Marv Smith E serv 264.34
Microbac La testing 91.50
US Cell cell serv 37.24
Postoffice stamps 305.00
Visa supplies 315.58
Wellmark health ins 814.13
Total 18119.86
Payroll Feb 9000.30
Total 27120.16
Expense by fund
General 12719.90
Road Use 1404.99
Benefits 1996.58
Water 6699.43
Sewer 4299.26
Total 27120.16
Revenue
General 18292.16
Road Use 2500.82
Benefits 124.03
Debt Serv 521.41
Lost 3838.54
Water 7645.54
Library 150.00
Museum 250.00
Sewer 13919.97
Total 47242.47

 

Mayor Herold opened the public hearing on the proposal to enter into a General Obligation Water Improvement Loan agreement.  There were no written or oral comments.  Mayor Herold closed the hearing. Motion by Futrell, second by P. Schmitt to Approve Resolution # 408 on the proposal to enter into a General Obligation Water Improvement Loan Agreement.  Aye:  Leuenberger, P. Schmitt, Futrell, Eich.  Motion carried.

Matt Shatek addressed the council regarding water issues.

Resolution # 407 was presented, a resolution setting wages for city employees effective 7/1/2026.  Motion by Leuenberger, second by Eich to approve resolution # 407.  Aye:  Eich, Leuenberger, Futrell. P. Schmitt.  Motion carried.

Motion by Eich, second by Leuenberger to set the hearing date for the proposed tax levy hearing on the 26-27 budget for April 1, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.   Aye:  Eich, Leuenberger, P. Schmitt, Futrell.  Motion carried.

Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to approve the first reading of Ordinance # 49 increasing water rates to help fund the water improvement project.  This would be a $ 10.00 increase in water improvement fees and a .50 increase in cost per thousand gallons.  Aye:  Leuenberger, Futrell, Eich, P. Schmitt.  Motion carried.

Barta updated on the proposal to add polyphosphate to the water system, dechlorinating the water when flushing hydrants, tree removal and Spring Clean Up day scheduled for Thursday May 7th.  Burning in the city limits and a driveway issue were also discussed.

  1. Eich inquired if the city had received any correspondence on the Turkey River Clean Up day, to date nothing has been received.

The clerk advised that the ICAP grant for $ 1,000 has been received and earmarked for the surface under the new playground equipment.

Motion by Leuenberger, second by Futrell to adjourn.  Aye:  Leuenberger, Futrell, Eich. P. Schmitt.  Motion carried, meeting adjourned at 6:28 P.M.

 

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Paul Herold, Mayor

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Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk

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