CITY OF VAN METER, IA CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINTUES SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

CITY OF VAN METER, IA CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINTUES SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 1)The Van Meter City Council met for a work session on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the United Methodist Church, 100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261. Mayor Herman called the meeting to order at 6:15pm. The following council members were present upon a roll call: Joel Akers, Travis Brott, Blake Grolmus, Quin Pelz and Penny Westfall. Staff present: City Administrator Liz Faust, City Clerk Travis Cooke, Public Works Director Drew McCombs, and Police Chief Mike Brown. 2)Grolmus moved, supported by Ackers, to approve the agenda. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Akers – YES; Brott – YES; Grolmus – YES; Pelz – YES; Westfall – YES. YES (5) NO (0) ABSTAIN (0) ABSENT (0) 3)City Engineer Randy Johnson of V&K gave the council an update on the Arlington Ave change order issues caused by outside contractors and discussed liquidated damages with the council. Johnson also gave updates on the watermain project set for completion in mid-October. 4)Council discussed future public works infrastructure plans including water system upgrades and public improvements related to the Microsoft project. 5)Brott moved, supported by Grolmus, to adjourn. On roll call the votes were as follows Akers – YES; Brott – YES; Grolmus – YES; Pelz – YES; Westfall – YES. YES (5) NO (0) ABSTAIN (0) ABSENT (0) Mayor Herman adjourned the meeting at 8:25pm. Joe Herman, Mayor Attest:City Clerk, Travis Cooke October 1 2025 LIOW0379196