NEVADA CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026, 6:00 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 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 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, Charlie Good, Jason Sampson, Andy Kelly, Sandy Ehrig. Absent: Henry Corbin.
Staff Present: Erin Clanton, Jordan Cook, Erin Mousel, Chris Brandes, Lucas Battani, Mike Sauer, Marlys Barker, Rhonda Maier, Amanda Brewer, Devin Cornish, Ray Reynolds, Derek Thomas. Also in attendance were: Muriel Burnett, Courtney Sisson, Tim Robinson, Hunziker Properties Representatives, Heather Petersen, Beth Lycke, Sue VandeKamp, Jennifer Luengas-Otto, Ray Beatty, Kathy Solko, Jane Heintz, Debra Thompson, Carol Thompson, Jim Samuelson, Louis Lang, Michael Fulker.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, 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 6:01 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 16, 2026. The public hearing is 2026/27 Street Reconstruction Program – N Avenue from 5th Street to 8th Street. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:01 p.m.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to adopt Resolution No. 073 (2025/2026): A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, forms of contract and estimate of cost for the 2026/27 Street Reconstruction Program – N Avenue 5th St to 8th St. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Consideration of Bids for the 2026/27 Street Reconstruction Program – N Avenue 5th St to 8th St
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Andy Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 074 (2025/2026): A Resolution awarding contract for the 2026/27 Street Reconstruction Program – N Avenue 5th St to 8th St. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing: At 6:06 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 16, 2026. The public hearing is Trunkline Manhole Rehabilitation. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:06 p.m.
Motion by Andy Kelly, seconded by Luke Spence, to adopt Resolution No. 075 (2025/2026): A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, forms of contract and estimate of cost for the Trunkline Manhole Rehabilitation. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Consideration of Bids for the Trunkline Manhole Rehabilitation
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Luke Spence, to adopt Resolution No. 076 (2025/2026): A Resolution awarding contract for the Trunkline Manhole Rehabilitation. 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 Charlie Good, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve Minutes of Work Session held on April 13, 2026
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 13, 2026
Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 90043-90115 and Electronic Numbers 5229-5306 (Inclusive) Totaling $338,659.61 (See attached list)
Approve Financial Reports for Month of March, 2026
Approve Renewal of Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Farmhouse Catering LC d/b/a/ Gatherings, 1024 6th Street, Effective April 25, 2026
Probationary Firefighter: Josh Hoffman
After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Forum: Mayor Condon Proclaimed May 22, 2026 as Poppy Day. Hunziker Property Management presented information about Nevada Flats, giving some history about their company and the project; it included rental details and announcement of their open house. Courtney Sisson, Main Street Director introduced herself as the new director and gave some brief updates for Main Street including the Downtown Market, Ragbrai, Lincoln Highway Days, and additional items they're working on. Jennifer Luengas-Otto provided happenings for NEDC including Leadership Nevada and meetings/opportunities moving forward. Sue VandeKamp inquired about current and upcoming street projects.
Motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Jason Sampson, 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, second reading. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Andy Kelly, seconded by Luke Spence, to waive sewer fees on the months that were high prior to meter being replaced at 1207 7th Street. 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 Charlie Good, to approve Change Order No. 1 for Library Desk Adjustment from Crow & Timber in the amount of $2,000.00. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Parks & Recreation Director Rhonda Maier briefly talked about the elevator agreements and asked council if they would like her to pursue additional efforts to compare the agreements and the need to have one in place. Council would like additional information and for this to come back to council for further action. No action of council was taken.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Luke Spence, to adopt Resolution No. 077 (2025/2026): A Resolution Declaring Surplus City Property and Authorizing its Disposal. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Jason Sampson, to adopt Resolution No. 078 (2025/2026): A Resolution Accepting and Approving the Plat of Survey for Rosk Development LLC, Part of "N" Avenue Nevada, 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 Charlie Good, to adopt Resolution No. 079 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Real Estate Purchase Agreement. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
City Administrator Cook provided additional details on recycling options. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was drafted to send out to start getting pricing for the Nevada community. This topic will come before council again. No action of council was taken.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Charlie Good, to adjourn the meeting. Following voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried at 7:21 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
Ryan Condon, Mayor
ATTEST: Erin Mousel, City Clerk
Nevada Claims April 27, 2026
Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-2,150.49; Eftps, pyrll-30,794.99; Ipers, pyrll-44,537.40; Reliance, pyrll-121.20; Reliance, pyrll-870.80; Treasurer St of IA, pyrll-7,188.50; Cornish, Devin, pyrll-50.00; Hutton, Ryan, pyrll-355.42; Emp Ben Syst, pyrll-5.38; Emp Ben Syst, pyrll-435.44; Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-1,595.10; First Inte Bank, sppls-14,230.79; Sams Club, sppls-16.56; Alliant, svcs-1,931.82; American Bus Phones, svcs-100.00; John Deere Fin, sppls-194.35; Verizon, svcs-414.46; Windstream, svcs-121.65; Payroll, pyrll-97.66; Aflac, pyrll-696.21; Collection Svcs Ctr, pyrll-122.02; Mission Square, pyrll-565.00; Access Systems, svcs-1,158.28; Alliant, svcs-1,269.13; Amazon, sppls-1,017.85; Applied Concepts, svcs-3,728.00; Armor Equip, sppls-438.27; Arnolds, sppls-72.20; Blackstone Publishing, svcs-38.91; Bytespeed, svcs-12,540.00; Capital Sani, sppls-248.82; Cengage Learning, sppls-686.97; Center Point, sppls-100.68; Central IA Dist, sppls-412.00; Central IA Water, svcs-722.85; Coca Cola Btlg, sppls-367.12; Community Vet Clinic, svcs-30.00; Concrete Polyfix, svcs-400.00; Consumers Energy, svcs-24,291.17; Copper Crow Ind, svcs-4,250.00; Craig Mcclanahan, svcs-810.00; Cummins Central Power, svcs-2,289.12; Dakota Supply, sppls-126.29; Demco, sppls-428.05; Door & Fence Store, svcs-231.00; Draintech, svcs-901.01; Ellsworth, Balinda, reimb-182.70; Fareway, sppls-26.34; Follett Content Sol, sppls-2,024.64; Gannett, svcs-731.52; Gpm, svcs-487.00; Great Plains Painting, svcs-1,612.00; Grimes Asphalt & Paving, sppls-830.80; Hokels, sppls-55.74; Howard And Sons, svcs-250.00; IA Dot, sppls-35.50; Iapfc, svcs-60.00; Ingram Library Svcs, sppls-258.94; Jmt Trucking, svcs-381.44; Koder, Skyler, svcs-72.59; Madison National Life, svcs-699.87; Marshalltown Public Lib, sppls-31.99; Martin Bros, sppls-809.04; Martin Marietta, sppls-974.31; Mcfarland Clinic, svcs-206.00; Medicap Pharmacy, sppls-26.33; Menards, sppls-1,369.56; Micromarketing, svcs-424.21; Midwest Tape, svcs-916.15; Mousel, Erin, reimb-174.00; Mustard Seed Comm Farm, svcs-70.00; National Sign Co, sppls-865.00; Nevada Hardware, sppls-632.59; Next Level Bldg Supply, sppls-3,509.69; Pratt, Dennis, reimb-99.99; Quill Corp, sppls-405.83; Recdesk Llc, svcs-997.00; Seymour, Sean, reimb-56.32; Sigler Co, svcs-2,711.89; Staples Adv, sppls-113.61; State Hygienic Lab, svcs-454.00; Story Co Animal Control, svcs-638.00; Usa Bluebook, sppls-377.67; Van Wall Equip, sppls-257.39; Wex Bank, sppls-698.29; Whks & Co, svcs-52,560.00; Payroll Eft: $98,418.71;
Total: $338,659.61
May 7 2026
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