Dallas Center City Council Meeting - May 12, 2026

Dallas Center City Council Meeting - May 12, 2026 Mayor Pro Tempore Angie Beaudet opened a public hearing at 7:02 pm on the proposal for the City to grant three perpetual easements to Spurgeon Manor, Inc. for the installation of one monument sign and two standing signs in the public right of way in or near Linden Street and north of the Spurgeon Manor facilities. There were no written or oral comments. Mayor Pro Tem Beaudet closed the hearing at 7:02 pm. The Dallas Center City Council met in regular session on May 12, 2026 at 7:02 pm. Mayor Pro Tem Angie Beaudet called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Shellie Flockhart, Amanda Davison, Angie Beaudet, Beth Wright and Kody Nielsen. Also, present were City Attorney Ralph Brown, City Administrator John Cook, Public Works Director Brett Kaszinski and City Engineer Bob Veenstra. Motion by Davison, 2nd by Flockhart to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5-0. Public Comments - Keena Kraft spoke about fences around pools and being banned from DC Chatter. Millie Van De Pol spoke about reasons not to spray for mosquitos and ways to prevent mosquitos. Oliver Bardwell commended Flockhart. Bob Haxton, Julie Becker and Jobe Hinders spoke. Motion by Wright, 2nd by Davison to approve the consent agenda: [Approve minutes of April 14 regular meeting and April 21 special meeting; April Treasurer's Report, Balance Sheet, and Budget Report; April Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue, Compliance and Water Reports; Approve tobacco license for Casey's General Store effective July 1, 2026; Approve tobacco license for Dollar General Store effective July 1, 2026; Approve tobacco license for Board and Batten effective July 1, 2026; Approve special outdoor liquor license for Board and Batten special event (Gary's Ride) on May 16, 2026; Approve hiring 1st year lifeguards Alison Ackerman, Addyson Bowers, Camden Cunningham, Hudson Heidgerken, Paisley Heidgerken, Chase Heitland, Gavin Koger, Josephine Mackie, Burke Price, Timothy Pullen, Lilly Rosenbury, Callen Tjeerdsma, Ben Willrich, Gabe Wright and Gavin Wright at $15/hour; 2nd Year Lifeguard Calen Harrington at $15.75/hour; 3rd year lifeguards Madison Hasty and Alex New at $16.50/hour; 4th year lifeguard Neela Williamson at $17.25/hour; 5th year lifeguard Kate Busby at $18.00/hour; 4th year admissions Liliana Holcomb at $14.25/hour; 3rd year admissions Russell Templeman at $13.50/hour; and 1st year admissions Talon Eighmy and Maggie Hawthorn at $12/hour; . All lifeguard hires pending lifeguard certifications and all hires pending successful background checks with a start date of June 1, 2026; Accept the resignation of Heather Willrich from the Library Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2026; Approve Mayor Pro Tempore's reappointment of Katie Johnston to the Library Board of Trustees, term expires June 30, 2029; Action to approve 2026 concession stand agreement with Michelle Dirks pending receipt of signed lease agreement; Approve reappointment of Robert Findlay to the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority- CIRHA for a 3-year term expiring May, 2029, by Resolution 2026-37; Approve invoices for payment (review committee Flockhart and Wright)] Motion passed 5-0 Motion by Nielsen, 2nd by Wright to fill the vacancy in the office of Mayor due to the resignation of Mayor Bret Van De Pol by appointment and to order the required newspaper publication. Motion passed 5-0. Motion by Flockhart, 2nd by Davison to approve quote of $19,205.00 for the Dallas Center Fire Department to purchase extrication tool and accessories. Motion passed 5-0 Motion by Wright, 2nd by Davison to approve Resolution 2026-29 approving the Preliminary Plat of Ash Grove Gate Plat 1 (formerly Burkett Plat 1) and approving the proposed dedication by the owner and developer of parkland, including the proposed donation to the City of the sidewalk and drinking fountain at the Pocket Park on Outlot "Z" for the deficient parkland area. Roll Call Vote All Ayes, Motion Passed. Motion by Wright, 2nd by Flockhart on Resolution 2026-31 -approving the granting of perpetual easements to Spurgeon Manor, Inc. for the installation of a monument sign and two standing signs in the public right of way in or near Linden Street and north of the Spurgeon Manor facilities, and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tempore and City Clerk to sign and deliver an Easement Agreement. Roll Call Vote All Ayes, Motion Passed Daniel Willrich provided a summary of the revised scope of the New City Hall Building Remodeling Project at 1414 Walnut Street. Motion by Wright, 2nd by Nielsen to approve the scope of the project (including items in the base bid and items in the add alternates). Motion passed 5-0 Motion by Davison, 2nd by Flockhart on Resolution 2026-25 – ordering construction of the New City Hall Remodeling Project and fixing a date for hearing thereon (7 p.m. at a special meeting on June 23, 2026), and the taking of bids therefor (which will be due June 18, 2026) Public Works Director reported about street closures; taking care of ballfields; opening pool process with a few hiccups; and aerators at sewer plant are holding steady. Motion by Flockhart, 2nd by Davison to approve quote from Sonntag Roofing for Wastewater Treatment Building roof replacement in the amount of $5,619.57. Motion passed 5-0 Motion by Wright, 2nd by Davison on Resolution 2026-32 – approving a 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the maintenance, repair, and minor reconstruction of the state primary roads within the boundary of the City of Dallas Center. Roll Call Vote All Ayes, Motion Passed City Engineer Bob Veenstra provided background and clarification regarding the agriculture committee including $3 million as a Rural Water Waste Disposal Account. Motion by Beaudet, 2nd by Davison on Resolution 2026-30 – approving construction plans for Ash Grove Gate Plat 1. Roll Call Vote All Ayes, Motion Passed Motion by Wright, 2nd by Flockhart to pay Payment Estimate No. 1 (Final) – Rhinehart Excavating - $80,000. Motion passed 5-0 Motion by Wright, 2nd by Davison on Resolution 2026-33– accepting the Heritage Park Amphitheatre Improvements. Roll Call Vote All Ayes, Motion Passed The council discussed Mosquito Control for Summer 2026 and decided to not contract with Mosquito Control of Iowa for spraying mosquitos. The city clerk will follow up with Mosquito Control to find out if they will do a one-time spraying for the Fall Festival in August. Motion by Nielsen, 2nd by Beaudet to take no action on Resolution 2026-34 – approving contract with Mosquito Control of Iowa. Motion by Wright, 2nd by Davison on Resolution 2026-35 – approving the updated and revised 2026 Investment Policy for the City. Roll Call Vote All Ayes, Motion Passed City Administrator John Cook provided an update on the status of 1413 Walnut Street. Motion by Flockhart, 2nd by Wright authorizing city staff to purchase a bench for the exterior of 507 15th Street. Ayes - Beaudet, Flockhart, Wright & Davison. Nay – Nielsen. There was no action on contracting with a landscaping company for the cleaning and filling of flower beds along Downtown Walnut Street. Council discussed other possible options. City Administrator Cook pointed out that the amended and corrected grant application language submitted to Congressman Nunn was included in the packet for council review. During council reports, Nielsen relayed that he still thought the urgency was there to move forward with making a decision on the water plant. Mayor Pro Tempore Beaudet appointed Davison and herself (Beaudet) to Compensation Ad Hoc Committee to review annual staff evaluations and to provide salary recommendations to the Council in June. Beadet also confirmed the following appointments to Council Liaison Standing Committees by former Mayor Van De Pol; Library – Wright & Beaudet; Parks and Recreation – Nielsen & Davison; and Fire Department – Flockhart & Beaudet Meeting adjourned at 9:12 pm CLAIMS ACCESS SYSTEMS $57.68 ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING $314.36 ACCO $344.40 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS $773.35 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS $1,207.14 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS $219.96 AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC $26.28 AGSOURCE COOP SERVICES $1,595.25 AHLERS & COONEY, PC $118.50 ALLEN JAY WINTER $3,900.00 BOOK SYSTEMS, INC. $1,249.00 BROWN, FAGEN & ROUSE $3,500.00 CAPITAL CITY EQUIPMENT CO $2,289.68 CENTURYLINK $707.22 COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA $5,080.41 COOK, JOHN E $43.53 CULLIGAN WATER SYSTEM $12.56 DALLAS CENTER POST OFFICE $1,400.00 DEBATES, KILEE $17.40 DELTA DENTAL $24.09 DIGITAL STEW SERVICES $734.46 EFTPS $5,903.15 ELITE ELECTRIC & UTILITY $2,063.71 EO JOHNSON $21.82 GRAINGER $105.15 GREENWOOD CONSULTING LLC $1,625.00 HEARTLAND CO-OP $2,136.31 HSA COOK, JOHN $188.46 HSA GROSKURTH, KELLY $465.00 HSA KASZINSKI, BRETT $200.00 HSA NORRIS, MATTHEW $75.00 HSA ROWE, JUSTIN $100.00 HSA SCHABEN, MICHELE $450.00 HSA TIFFANY, JOSHUA $405.00 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES $421.31 IOWA CODE ENFORCEMENT LLC $600.00 IOWA DEPT. OF REVENUE $3,099.33 IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY $225,120.00 IOWA ONE CALL $38.70 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES $229.68 IRON MOUNTAIN $119.25 KAREN'S QUALITY CLEANING $675.00 KEENAN, GARY $1,500.00 LEAF $187.98 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC. $54.46 MENARDS $318.65 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY $4,546.69 MIKAYLA OZ $500.00 MINBURN COMMUNICATIONS $227.70 MOSS BROS, INC $36.40 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC $230.00 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOL $125.00 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS $129.00 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC $144.18 PLANT LIFE DESIGNS INC. $800.00 RHINEHART EXCAVATING, INC $80,000.00 RHINEHART EXCAVATING, INC $694.01 ROBISON REPTILES, LLC $352.50 ROTARY CLUB OF DALLAS CENTER $291.25 SANDRA LINDSEY $480.00 STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY $710.50 STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT $2,531.12 TREASURER - STATE OF IOWA $1,478.87 TRIONFO SOLUTIONS LLC $31.24 TRIONFO SOLUTIONS LLC $31.70 ULINE $101.44 USA BLUE BOOK $1,254.80 USA TODAY MEDIA CORP $732.16 VEENSTRA & KIMM $316.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT $29,838.46 WELLS FARGO $479.91 ZIEGLER INC $52.89 $395,834.05 REVENUES GENERAL TOTAL $33,355.12 T&A(SL) $283.66 T&A(BURNETT REC) $227.50 WATER TOTAL $50,662.41 SEWER TOTAL $43,317.97 STORM DISTRICT $4,745.82 Total $132,592.48 May 21 2026 LIOW0520924