NEVADA CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Nevada, Iowa, met for a Work Session to review and discuss best practices and standard operating procedures in the Nevada City Council Chambers. The Session convened at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026 pursuant to the rules of the Council. The notice was posted on the official bulletin board in compliance with the open meeting law.
The following named Council Members were present: Luke Spence, Henry Corbin, Charlie Good, Jason Sampson, Andy Kelly, Sandy Ehrig, Mayor Condon. Absent: None. Staff Present: Jordan Cook, Erin Clanton, Erin Mousel, Chris Brandes, Marlys Barker, Donna Mosinski, Mike Sauer, Rhonda Maier. Also present were: Mickey Shields, Zach Landhaus, Melissa Muschick.
No decisions of the council were made. The session concluded at 6:20 p.m.
Ryan Condon, Mayor
ATTEST: Erin Mousel, City Clerk
NEVADA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026, 6:27 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Nevada, Iowa, met for a meeting in the Council Chambers of Nevada City Hall located at 1209 6th Street, Nevada, Iowa. Mayor Ryan Condon, convened the meeting at 6:27 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, pursuant to the rules of the Council. The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board in compliance with the open meeting law.
The roll was called indicating the following named Council Members present and absent. Present: Luke Spence, Henry Corbin, Charlie Good, Jason Sampson, Andy Kelly, Sandy Ehrig. Absent: None.
Staff Present: Erin Clanton, Jordan Cook, Erin Mousel, Chris Brandes, Marlys Barker, Mike Sauer, Rhonda Maier, Derek Thomas, Ryan Hutton, Shawn Ludwig, Scott Walkner. Also in attendance were: Zach Landhaus, Melissa Muschick, Ken Heid, Tim Robinson, Ray Beatty, Lynne Casey, Janice Seibel, Jane Heintz, Sue Vandekamp, Jim Samuelson, Jean Sheets, Hanna Bell, Ross Eueland.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve the agenda. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing: At 6:29 p.m. Mayor Condon announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on April 2, 2026. The public hearing is to adopt FY26/27 Budget. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:29 p.m.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Andy Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 065 (2025/2026): A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Annual Budget Transfers. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing: At 6:30 p.m. Mayor Condon announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing. The public hearing is to adopt FY26/27 Capital Improvement Plan. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:30 p.m.
Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to adopt Resolution No. 066 (2025/2026): A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Capital Improvements Program. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing: At 6:31 p.m. Mayor Condon announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on March 26, 2026. The public hearing is to approve FY25/26 Budget Amendment #1. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:31 p.m.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Luke Spence, to adopt Resolution No. 067 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget Amendment #1. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing: At 6:32 p.m. Mayor Condon announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on March 26, 2026. The public hearing is for voluntary annexation of land donation. Jane Heintz requested clarification on property location. Public hearing closed at 6:34 p.m.
Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Jason Sampson, to adopt Resolution No. 068 (2025/2026): A Resolution Annexing Certain Property Owned by the City of Nevada into the City of Nevada, Iowa. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Jason Sampson, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve Minutes of the Levy Hearing held on March 23, 2026
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 23, 2026
Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 89948-90042 and Electronic Numbers 5148-5228 (Inclusive) Totaling $516,444.37 (See attached list); the First Interstate Card Purchases for the April 19, 2026 Statement, total $14,230.79; and Sam's Club Card Purchases for April 22, 2026 Statement, total $16.56
Resolution No. 069 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Application and Agreement for Use of Highway Right-of-Way for Utilities Accommodation with Iowa Department of Transportation
Approve Renewal of Class "E" Retail Alcohol License for Caseys Marketing Company d/b/a/ CASEY'S #3319, 1800 S B Ave, Effective April 30, 2026
Approve Renewal of Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Stohaker LLC d/b/a/ CUBBIES ON MAIN, 1220 6th Street, Effective April 25, 2026
Approve Tax Abatement: BP2025-253, 757 Academy Circle, New Home
After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Forum: Mayor Condon Proclaimed April 19-25, 2026 as National Library Week. Representatives from Raising Readers and Ames Morning Rotary were in attendance to share their partnership in launching a campaign for early literacy, 3Ts. Mayor Condon Proclaimed April 11-17, 2026 as Week of the Young Child. Ken Heid addressed council regarding issues he has had with his water meter and high water bills and asked that council consider his request. Ray Beatty recommended council look at the handicap parking in the Main Street district and suggested the addition of more spaces and improved functionality. Jane Heintz asked a series of questions pertaining to various areas in town; specifically, Harrington Park, work along the trail by Lincoln Highway, gas storage tanks, the well field, and 630 6th Street. All of her concerns were addressed.
Motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Jason Sampson, to adopt amended Resolution No. 070 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving 2026 Employee Handbook for the City of Nevada Employees. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Andy Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 071 (2025/2026) A Resolution Accepting and Approving the Retracement Plat of Survey for Ronald E. and Arlene K. Jensen – A Plat within the City's Two-Mile Corporate Limits, Story County, Iowa. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to adopt Resolution No. 072 (2025/2026): A Resolution Accepting and Approving the Plat of Survey for Jayson and Stacey Kingsbury – A Plat within the City's Two-Mile Corporate Limits, Story County, Iowa. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Luke Spence, to approve request for a waiver on the restriction of Alcohol on S.C.O.R.E. Park by Sports Bowl for Pizza Pie Looza. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to approve 5-Day Special Class "C" Retail Alcohol License to DOYOUBOWL2, LC, d/b/a Sports Bowl for Pizza Pie Looza, location 1625 Fawcett Pkwy, effective May 6, 2026 through May 10, 2026. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve Ordinance No. 1078 (2025/2026): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 165 (Land Development-Zoning Regulations) of the City Code to Update Supplemental Use Regulations, first reading. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Luke Spence, to adjourn the meeting. Following voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried at 7:26 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
Ryan Condon, Mayor
ATTEST: Erin Mousel, City Clerk
Nevada Claims 4/13/26
Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-219.01; Employee Ben Syst, pyrll-80.00; Walleser, Nicholas, reimb-20.74; Walleser, Nicholas, reimb-12.82; Treasurer State Of IA, svcs-67.50; Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-3,863.61; Eftps, pyrll-38,261.21; Cornish, Devin, pyrll-50.00; Hutton, Ryan, pyrll-355.42; Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-1,442.63; Treasurer State Of IA, pyrll-16,516.66; Treasurer State Of IA, pyrll-9,723.71; Employee Bene Syst, pyrll-299.88; Employee Bene Syst, pyrll-9,823.81; Alliant, svcs-5,003.35; Eocene, svcs-5,000.00; Hach, sppls-933.39; Recdesk, svcs-6,500.00; Delta Dental, pyrll-4,098.54; Fidelity Life, pyrll-1,048.21; Wellmark, pyrll-44,425.76; Alliant, svcs-6,067.20; Copper Crow, svcs-2,250.00; Firstnet, svcs-385.93; Lincoln Hwy Days Comm, svcs-2,500.00; Windstream, svcs-281.69; Payroll, pyrll-132.98; Payroll, pyrll-322.90; Payroll, pyrll-230.87; Payroll, pyrll-27.02; Collection Svcs Ctr, pyrll-22.02; Linn County Sheriff, pyrll-907.64; Mission Square, pyrll-565.00; A-1 Carpet Cleaning, svcs-631.50; Access Syst, svcs-683.94; Air Filter Sales/Service, sppls-1,345.96; Alliant, svcs-22,744.36; Amazon, sppls-486.21; Arnolds, sppls-312.39; Brick Gentry, svcs-9,120.00; Brownells, sppls-785.99; Bytespeed, svcs-17,000.00; Capital San Supply, sppls-283.32; Caselle, svcs-5,625.00; Central IA Broadband, svcs-375.00; Cit Sewer Sol, svcs-2,970.00; Copeland, Kimberly, rfnd-14.07; Craig Mcclanahan, svcs-9,031.20; Dakota Supply Grp, sppls-531.37; Dicks Fire Ext, svcs-99.45; Electric Pump, svcs-13,941.89; Fareway, sppls-23.97; Fbi-Leeda, svcs-795.00; Ferguson Waterworks, sppls-598.14; Goodwin Tucker Grp, svcs-380.00; Grainger, sppls-255.00; Grimco, sppls-332.07; Guardian AllianceTech, svcs-102.00; Hawkeye Envir, svcs-3,535.00; Hawkins, sppls-4,226.03; Hokel, sppls-137.44; Homes, Sage, rfnd-22.36; HR Green, svcs-23,949.27; IA Dot, sppls-1,615.25; IA Prison Ind, sppls-294.36; IMFOA, svcs-150.00; Jetco, svcs-867.00; Kieslers Police Spply, sppls-1,963.16; Leaman, Kelly, sppls-22.19; Logoed Apparel, sppls-250.12; Macqueen Equip, sppls-1,519.07; Madison Nat Life, svcs-489.17; Mcemsa, svcs-90.00; Menards, sppls-18.38; Metronet, svcs-294.90; Mississippi Lime, sppls-11,937.68; Municipal Supply, svcs-570.47; National Sign, sppls-884.10; NCSD, sppls-4,109.58; Nevada Seniors, svcs-225.00; Nucara Pharmacy, sppls-178.97; One Hour Heat/Cool, reimb-415.00; Pfantz, Jamie, rfnd-22.50; Plumb Supply, sppls-94.10; Pratt San, svcs-980.98; Print Graphics, sppls-566.40; Radarsign, sppls-4,202.00; Rinker Materials, sppls-1,840.00; Safe Bldg, svcs-800.00; Sauer, Mike, reimb-160.00; Shaffer's Auto Body, svcs-5,194.13; Shred-It, svcs-1,754.90; Sigler Co, svcs-2,711.89; Star Equip, svcs-555.00; State Hygienic Lab, svcs-4,450.50; Story Co Treasurer, svcs-12,257.25; Tk Grading & Seeding, svcs-25,394.55; T-Mobile, svcs-125.10; Toot, Wyatt, svcs-60.00; Van Engelenburg, Callan, refnd-22.87; Van Wall Equip, svcs-96.94; Vandiest, sppls-2,102.86; Vessco Inc, sppls-804.04; Whks & Co., svcs-29,695.17; Wilhite, Gordana, rfnd-196.63; Windstream, svcs-142.15; Zimco Supply, sppls-3,859.00; Payroll: 110,483.58; Total: 516,444.37
Cash Receipt Summary, March 2026
General Funds: 181,903.80; Special Revenues: 338,679.59; Debt Services: 14,326.36; Projects: 3,141,471.00; Permanent Funds: 0.00; Business/Utility: 866,926.89; Total: $4,543,307.64
April 23 2026
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