Regular City Council Meeting April 2, 2025

FORT ATKINSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY APRIL 2, 2025

 

Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:10 P.M. on Wednesday April 2, 2025 at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Present:  Glass, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger.  Also present were Paul Herold, Michele Elsbernd, Greg Barta, Steve Kelsay, Carl Schmitt, Bob Humpal, Dan Dietzenbach, Dave Nienhaus, Jay Schwamman and Kerry Kleve.

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to approve the consent items (agenda, minutes from March 3, 2025, claims for March and the clerk/treasurer reports).  All aye, motion carried.

 

Claims March 25
Acentek phone/int 1035.38
Alliant elec bills 2424.68
Anderson Law legal 120.00
Auditor State exam fee 100.00
Badgert Meter read serv 114.26
Baker & Taylor books 275.86
Citizens Svgs Taxes 1648.74
Column minutes 67.60
Decorah Tec serv 375.00
Display Sales xmas lts 1786.00
Franzen Sales supp 37.00
Frey Software 1/2 software 5422.90
Hailey Elsbernd kennel 125.00
Hawkeye Sanit monthly cont 2206.66
Hawkins chemicals 438.92
Hoopla audio vis 58.63
Hubers Store supplies 116.67
Iamu safety 686.00
Ia Dept Rev Fin wet tax 434.06
Iowa Prison signs 89.10
Ipers ipers 1229.09
Jay’s Auto 2011 repair 135.33
John Deer Fin supplies 19.98
Keystone testing 42.50
Lee’s Repair equip 385.00
Lickety Split fuel 424.74
Marv Smith Elec softner fd 157.58
Mediacom internet cc 187.97
US Post Off postcard 392.00
Treas State IA Taxes 379.86
US Cellular cell phone 37.21
Visa supplies 607.13
Wellmark ins 717.90
Payroll 6144.54
Total 28423.29
Claims by fund
General 12467.42
Library 400.00
Road Use 1440.00
Benefits 717.90
Lost 5422.90
Water 4898.33
Sewer 3076.74
Total 28423.29
Revenue By fund
General 41332.51
Road Use 2500.97
Benefits 3172.82
Lost 3881.97
Debt Serv 12505.61
Water 7669.38
Sewer 13908.61
Total 84971.87

 

Fire Department trustees Carl Schmitt, Dan Dietzenbach and Dave Nienhaus were present to discuss the needed 28E agreement and the financing options between the city and the trustees that need to be included in the agreement.

Steve Kelsay, county supervisor was present and updated citizens on a few county issues.  He stated there will be a Town Hall meeting with area legislators in Ossian on April 12, 2025 at the Community Center at 10:30 A.M.

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by P. Schmitt to set the date for the public hearing on the adoption of the 25-26 Budget for April 23, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  All aye, carried.

Motion by Glass, second by P. Schmitt to approve resolution # 401 approving the salary schedule for city employees effective July 1, 2025.   Aye:  P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger, Glass.  Carried.

Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve the amended site drawing attached to the previously approved building permit for Marvin Krivachek.   All aye, carried.

Motion by Glass, second by K. Schmitt to approve the first reading of Ordinance # 44 Well Head Protection.  Aye:  P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Glass, Leuenberger.  Motion carried.  Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Glass to waive the subsequent readings of Ordinance # 44 and make it effective upon posting.  Aye:  Leuenberger, Glass, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt.  Motion carried.

Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve the water hook up for Maxwell Krivachek at 1495 271st. Street.   All aye, carried.

Greg Barta shared with the council possible maintenance projects and the associated costs.  Council agreed to proceed with all projects that had cost estimated and to wait and see on the seal coating project until we have an estimate from Blacktop services.

City Clean Up Day will be held on May 1, 2025 from 4-8 P.M.  It was also noted that fences installed in the city limits must be approved by permit before installation.

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by P. Schmitt to adjourn.  All aye, carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:13 P.M.

 

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Paul Herold, Mayor

ATTEST:  ____________________________________

Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk

 

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