Minutes of the Roland City Council
Regular Session
Wednesday, Meeting March 18, 2026
The Roland City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at Roland City Hall with Mayor Kurtis Bower presiding.
Council Members Present: Riley Larson, Doug Sargent, Aaron Burres, and Jonathan Kepley. Council Member Curtis Kentner showed up at 6:04. Staff Present: City Clerk Mellisa Mattingly and City Manager Dalton Johnson. There were 4 people and 2 zoom visitors from the public.
Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Larson to approve the consent agenda for this meeting including Agenda for March 18, 2026, but to take out item #9 Resolution 26-22 approving hourly pay increases for full-time city employees not governed by the library board, and Claims for March 18, 2026, in the amount of $43,344.20. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Open Forum: None.
Department Head Reports: City Manager and City Clerk gave reports to the Council. No action was taken.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Larson to open the public hearing on the proposed development agreement with Keystone Equity Group, L.L.C., at 6:04pm. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
There were no comments from the public.
A motion was made by Sargent and seconded by Kepley to close the public hearing on the proposed development agreement with Keystone Equity Group, L.L.C., at 6:05 pm. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Sargent and seconded by Larson to approve Resolution 26-20 A Resolution approving development agreement with Keystone Equity Group, L.L.C., Authorizing annual appropriation tax increment payments and pledging certain tax increment revenues to the payment of the agreement. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Kepley, Burres, Larson, Sargent, Kentner. Nay: None, Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kentner to approve Resolution 26-21 A Resolution calling for a public hearing to set the property tax levy for FY beginning July 1, 2026, ending June 30, 2027. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Larson, Sargent, Burres, Kentner, Kepley. Nay: None, Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Sargent to approve Virgie's Pub alcoholic beverages license. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Kentner and seconded by Larson to approve Casey's alcohol ownership update amendment and license. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made Sargent and seconded by Larson to approve Mayor to sign agreement for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies for the May 23 event. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Open Forum: J.D Albright talked about the dates for groundbreaking for the new development and naming of the plat. Marty Chitty was back to introduce himself to mayor and council that were gone for the last meeting.
Mayor and Council Reports/Comments: None.
Burres made a motion for adjournment of the meeting at 6:17 pm seconded by Larson. All in Favor. Motion carried. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday April 1, 2026, at 6:15 pm with the Property Tax Levy Meeting/Hearing at 6:00pm at Roland City Hall.
CLAIMS
GENERAL FUND
18-Mar-26
Fire
Alliant Energy Electric $291.68
Napa parts $120.99
Total Fire $412.67
Street
Menards supplies $81.73
Vincent Trucking rock $1,844.26
Total Street $1,925.99
Street Lighting
Alliant Energy Electric $2,211.64
Total Street Lighting $2,211.64
Library
Wages Payroll $2,374.30
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS$653.49
Alliant Energy Electric $604.39
Visa Card-L supplies $181.44
Visa Card-D supplies $999.90
Madison Life life insurance $38.44
Complete Communications telephone $39.63
Iowa Communication long distance $0.02
Total Library $4,891.61
Museum
Alliant Energy Electric $21.52
Total Museum $21.52
Park
Wages Payroll $263.04
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $111.77
Alliant Energy Electric $458.63
Collection Services Child Support $118.95
Total Park $952.39
Cemetery
Alliant Energy Electric $24.06
Total Cemetery $24.06
Pool
Alliant Energy Electric $195.31
Complete Communications internet $67.95
Iowa Dept of Rev pool license renewal $150.00
Total Pool $413.26
Policy & Administration
Wages Payroll $977.41
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $315.06
Oxen Tech Portal support $205.00
Visa Card-M IMFOA Conference/Class $431.79
Alliant Energy Electric $707.07
Complete Communications telephone/internet $46.62
Madison Life life insurance $52.77
Wellmark health insurance $2,065.33
Lynch Dallas legal advice $2,075.00
Total Policy & Admin. $6,876.05
ROAD USE
Wages Payroll $1,774.79
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $616.16
Collection Services Child Support $183.91
Alliant Energy Electric $466.44
Visa Card-D meeting/car wash $7.55
Madison Life life insurance $61.06
Wex Bank fuel $718.50
Wellmark health insurance $1,144.58
Menards supplies $319.83
Total Road Use $5,292.82
Economic Development
Alliant Energy Electric $532.46
Total EcDev $532.46
WATER
Wages Payroll $2,219.02
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $ 758.83
Collection Services Child Support $182.00
Alliant Energy Electric $2,484.63
Story City Building supplies $120.33
Huber Supply supplies $282.62
Visa Card-D meeting/car wash $7.54
Madison Life life insurance $61.06
Wex Bank fuel $257.93
IAMU 26/27 water member dues $857.00
Forte ach fees $27.40
1ST AYD gloves and other supplies $131.77
Wellmark health insurance $1,144.58
Ag Source testing $30.50
Central Pump supplies $5,945.31
Dakota Supply supplies $239.90
TOTAL WATER $14,750.42
SEWER
Wages Payroll $2,219.01
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $758.80
Collection Services Child Support $181.99
Alliant Energy Electric $101.35
Napa parts $21.36
Visa Card-D meeting/car wash $20.54
Complete Communications internet $20.00
Madison Life life insurance $61.06
Wex Bank fuel $257.92
Forte ach fees $27.40
Wellmark health insurance $1,144.58
Ag Source testing $225.30
TOTAL SEWER $5,039.31
GRAND TOTAL $43,344.20
Revenue
General Fund $26,208.01
Fire $4,178.00
Library $1,500.00
Road Use $12,927.63
Employee Benefits $15,884.42
TIF $3,905.39
Debt Service $9,925.98
Water $13,453.96
Sewer $19,225.73
Total Income $107,209.12
March 26 2026
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