CITY OF VAN METER
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
OCTOBER 27, 2025
1) The Van Meter City Council met for a work session on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the United Methodist Church, 100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261. Mayor Herman called the meeting to order at 6:18 pm.
The following council members were present upon a roll call: Joel Akers, Travis Brott, Quin Pelz and Penny Westfall. Blake Grolmus was absent.
Staff present: City Administrator Liz Faust, City Clerk Travis Cooke, and Police Chief Mike Brown.
2) Ackers moved, supported by Brott, to approve the agenda. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Akers – YES; Brott – YES; Grolmus – A; Pelz – YES; Westfall – YES. YES (4) NO (0) ABSTAIN (0) ABSENT (1)
3) Council discussed employee evaluations.
4) Brott moved, supported by Grolmus, to adjourn. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Akers – YES; Brott – YES; Grolmus – A; Pelz – YES; Westfall – YES. YES (4) NO (0) ABSTAIN (0) ABSENT (1) Mayor Herman adjourned the meeting at 7:29 pm.
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