Minutes September 3, 2025

FORT ATKINSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

 

Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:00 P. M. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Present:  Glass, Schroeder, P. Schmitt and K. Schmitt. Leuenberger was absent.  Also present were Paul Herold, Michele Elsbernd, Greg Barta, Kerry Kleve, Steve Kelsay and Matt Shatek.

Motion by Glass, second by Schroeder to approve the consent agenda (agenda, Minutes of August 5, 2025, claims and clerk/treasurer reports.  All aye, motion carried.

 

Claims August 2025
Acentek phone/intg 622.65
All State Parts uni tracks 2817.99
Alliant elec bill 2909.62
Baker & Taylor books 325.40
Bank Iowa hsa 200.00
Bruening Rock rock 244.83
Cedar Valley El gen serv 4039.98
Cedar Valley Sa utility trailer 3599.00
Citizens  Svgs taxes 3089.82
CJ’s Trophies plates 9.45
Column pub 267.77
Croell Redi Mix conc & blocks 888.00
David Gehling fd physical 1184.00
ecorah Tech it,etc 375.00
Farmers Union fuel 470.25
Fort Band concerts 250.00
Fort Fire fuel new truck 87.42
Frey Municipal crystal rpts 625.00
Hawkeye Sanit contract 2261.79
Hawkins chemicals 580.42
Jhoopla audio vis 55.46
Hubers Store slp 27.84
Hubers Store misc supplies 450.27
State DOT emulson 825.00
Ia Dept Rev wet tax 475.10
Ia Pump Works agree 1699.00
Ipers ipers 2161.38
John Deere Fin gate 282.94
Keystone testing 85.00
L & R Mfg posts park 375.52
Laura Thomas supplies 419.53
Lickety Split fuel 1215.71
Midwest Living sub 25.00
Mihm Trans diesel fd 57.35
Rausch Const fuel tank 1200.00
The Iowan sub 24.00
The Print Shop checks Bucs 332.29
US Cellular cell phone 37.20
USA Blue Book eye wash sta 384.44
Visa suplies 1324.08
Welllmark insurance 717.90
Zip’s Truck chain 57.90
Payroll August 10575.91
Total 47657.21
Claims by fund
General 18876.70
Museum 9.45
Road Use 10210.52
Benefits 917.90
Water 10751.75
Sewer 6890.89
Total 47657.21
Revenue by fund
General 15248.40
Library 500.00
Museum 160.00
Road Use 3148.80
Benefits 54.12
Lost 5963.50
Debt Serv 227.11
Water 9349.58
Sewer 13931.72
Total 48583.23

 

Kerry Kleve, Fort Atkinson Fire Chief  updated the council on their pumper truck that has been refurbished, also discussed were fire department physicals, a member currently on probation and the status of the 28 E agreement.   Steve Kelsay updated on county issues including the auto seal planned for B32 between Fort Atkinson and Ossian. He also mentioned other county matters of interest.

Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve the building permit for Rick Hughes for a free standing carport.  All aye, motion carried.  Motion by Glass, second by P. Schmitt to approve a building permit for Marvin Krivachek for an additional garage on his property.  All aye, motion carried.

Barta reported that  the storm intakes that have been completed and stated he would be working on preparation for Rendezvous.

Council received a petition from the Fort Atkinson Library board members requesting that their term be changed from a 6 year to a 4 year term.   Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Schroeder to approve Resolution #404 requesting an election to alter the length of the terms.  Aye:  P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Schroeder and Glass.  Motion carried.   This Resolution and petition will be sent to the Winneshiek County Auditor to be added to the ballot for the November election as required by law.

The clerk stated the Annual report has been prepared, the first page published and submitted with the proof of publication to the state.

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Schroeder to adjourn.  All aye, motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.

 

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Paul Herold, Mayor

 

ATTEST:   ____________________________

Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk

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