NEVADA CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 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 Pro Tem Jason Sampson, convened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 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: Ryan Condon.
Staff Present: Erin Clanton, Jordan Cook, Kerin Wright, Erin Mousel, Lucas Battani, Chris Brandes, Marlys Barker, Devin Cornish, Ray Reynolds, Derek Thomas. Also in attendance were: Jim Samuelson, Eileen Patterson, Brian Quandt, Jane Heintz, Sara Clausen, Chris Scobba, Ray Beatty, Sarah Gilchrist, Emmi Miller.
Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to approve the agenda. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Andy Kelly, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 9, 2026
Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 89764-89834 and Electronic Numbers 4926-5006 (Inclusive) Totaling $430,870.80 (See attached list)
Approve Financial Reports for Month of January, 2026
Accept 2025 Certified Local Government Annual Report
After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC FORUM: Brian Quandt, Nevada Rotary Club President shared some general information about Rotary in addition to providing specific activities/projects Rotary is directly involved with. Mr. Quandt also stressed the dedication of their members to service and partnering with the city. Runners United Nevada (RUN) gave a brief overview of their commitments, runs/programs they offer to both youth and adults, as well as the funds that are donated back to all parts of the community.
Motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Andy Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 047 (2025/2026): A Resolution Amending and Approving the Appendix to the City Code. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Andy Kelly, seconded by Henry Corbin, to adopt Resolution No. 048 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving the Proposed Maximum Property Tax Levy for FY2026/2027 Budget and Setting the Public Hearing. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Luke Spence, to adopt Resolution No. 049 (2025/2026): Resolution on Acquisition or Development for Outdoor Recreation. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to adopt Resolution No. 050 (2025/2026): A Resolution Authorizing Submission of a 2026 Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant Application for Hattery Park Revitalization and Committing Local Match Funding if Awarded. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Henry Corbin, to adopt Resolution No. 051 (2025/2026): Resolution authorizing the use of a preliminary official statement for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve Ordinance No. 1076, (2025/2026): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 69 (Parking Regulations) of the City Code by adding Language Pertaining to No Parking Zones, first reading. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Corbin, Good, Sampson, Kelly, Ehrig. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Andy Kelly, to approve Ordinance No. 1077 (2025/2026): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 65 (Stop or Yield Required) of the City Code to Require Stops in Additional Intersections, first reading. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Kelly, Ehrig, Corbin, Good, Sampson. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Luke Spence, to adjourn the meeting. Following voice vote, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried at 6:50 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
Jason Sampson, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST: Erin Mousel, City Clerk
City Of Nevada Claims 2/23/26
Treasurer State Of IA, tax-14,848.07; Treasurer State Of IA, tax-9,393.71; Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-1,602.84; Employee Benefit Sys, pyrll-3,074.96; Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-1,038.72; Eftps, pyrll-29,491.84; Ipers, pyrll-43,181.63; Reliance Standard, pyrll-979.60; Treasurer State Of IA, pyrll-6,381.35; Cornish, Devin, pyrll-50.00; Hutton, Ryan, pyrll-355.42; First Interstate Bank, svcs-2,664.26; Sams Club, sppls-492.07; Con-Struct, svcs-3,567.60; IA One Call, svcs-134.40; Metronet, svcs-294.90; RW Excavating Sol, svcs-24,007.50; Windstream, svcs-142.15; Amazon, sppls-1,557.39; Biblionix, sppls-3,150.00; Blackstone Pub, sppls-116.29;Cengage, sppls-257.52; Center Point, sppls-380.01; Craig Mcclanahan, svcs-1,115.36; Cybrarian Corp, svcs-799.95; Demco Inc, sppls-58.10; Follett Content Sol, sppls-461.09; Hoopla, sppls-904.93; Ingram Library Svcs, sppls-60.16; Prairie Rivers Of IA, sppls-58.20; Payroll, pyrll-230.64; Aflac, pyrll-696.21; Collection Services Ctr, pyrll-122.02; Mission Square, pyrll-390.00; Alliant, svcs-39,378.06; Arnolds, svcs-506.68; Availa Bank, sppls-61.34; Axon Enterprise, svcs-895.00; Backflow Preventn Srvcs, svcs-810.00; Capital Sani Supply, sppls-309.07; Central IA Water Assoc, svcs-448.82; Centralsquare Tech, svcs-16,655.52; Cizmadia, Josh, sppls-240.00; Coca Cola, sppls-113.49; Consumers Energy, svcs-21,980.91; Craig Mcclanahan, svcs-5,580.00; Dakota Supply Grp, svcs-323.87; Electric Pump, svcs-555.75; Ellsworth, Balinda, reimb-56.55; Fareway, sppls-4.32; Ferguson Waterworks, sppls-1,230.98; Gannett IA, svcs-681.60; Harbor Freight, splps-95.18; IA Police Chiefs Assoc, svcs-225.00; Intl Code Council, sppls-265.50; Jmt Trucking, svcs-692.02; John Deere Fin, sppls-189.95; Macqueen Equip, sppls-4,477.95; Martin Marietta, sppls-1,767.68; Mckim, Larry, scvs-37.50; Menards, sppls-963.04; Mid-States Organized Cr, svcs-150.00; Nevada Comm School, sppls-2,346.74; Nevada Hardware, sppls-782.70; Nevada Monument, sppls-150.00; Auditor Of State, svcs-39,340.90; P&D Welding, sppls-2,037.88; Perfect Motion Sports, svcs-1,000.00; Pratt San, svcs-832.74; Quadient Finance, sppls-1,000.00; Racom Corp, svcs-3,567.11; Robbs Tree Serv, svcs-1,375.00; Squared Away Sports, sppls-5,690.00; State Hygienic Lab, svcs-3,939.50; Storey Kenworthy, sppls-2,529.75; Stryker Sales, sppls-150.00; Union Pacific, svcs-14,336.12; Unitypoint, svcs-42.00; Van Wall Equip, svcs-3,151.04; Verizon Wireless, svcs-501.58; Walkner, Scott, svcs-14.48; Wex Bank, sppls-456.21; Windstream, svcs-111.80; Payroll Eft-96,760.58;
Total Accts Payable: $430,870.80.
Cash Receipt Summary Jan 2026
General Funds-171,885.40; Special Revenues-348,171.36; Debt Services-9,760.69; Projects-1,278.70; Permanent Funds-400.00; Business/Utility-700,793.62; Total: $1,232,289.77
March 5 2026
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