NEVADA CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, 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, September 22, 2025, 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, Dane Nealson, Jason Sampson, Steve Skaggs. Sandy Ehrig was present via Zoom. Absent: Henry Corbin.
Staff Present: Erin Clanton, Jordan Cook, Kerin Wright, Erin Mousel, Rhonda Maier, Marlys Barker, Chris Brandes, Ray Reynolds, Devin Cornish, Derek Thomas, Amanda Brewer. Also in attendance were: Jim Samuelson, Melissa Muschick, Ray Beatty, Kim Upton, Jane Heintz, Melissa Johnson, Sue VandeKamp, Brenda Dryer, Mike Miller, Charlie Good, Andy Kelly, Deb Parker.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Dane Nealson, to approve the agenda. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Dane Nealson, seconded by Steve Skaggs, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 8, 2025
Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 88949-89023 and Electronic Numbers 4002-4083 (Inclusive) Totaling $428,319.39 (See attached list)
Approve Financial Reports for Month of June, 2025
Resolution No. 018 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Beginning Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Transfers
After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Parks & Recreation Director Rhonda Maier talked about the Nevada Bark (dog) Park, how it has been in the Vision 2040 Plan, and how they are working to move forward with making it a reality. Because of the number of activities currently at Harrington Park (including a practice field for the Soccer Club and disc golf), the Parks & Recreation Board and Maier agreed the first step would be developing a master plan for the park to ensure proper planning for the future.
Brenda Dryer, director of the NEDC, presented two options for the use of LMI funds. These funds will be growing due to the increase in housing and developments in our community.
Public Forum: Nevada resident Sue VandeKamp asked for an update on the progress of checking on residences in town that are not being properly maintained.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to approve Ordinance No. 1073 (2025/2026): An Ordinance Amending the Nevada Code of Ordinances by Repealing Chapter 28 – Nevada Senior Community Center Board, second reading. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Steve Skaggs, seconded by Luke Spence, to approve Pay Request No. 1 for Oak Park Estates Trail, from MidState Solution LLC., in the amount of $56,966.16. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Dane Nealson, seconded by Luke Spence, to approve Pay Request No. 3 for West Indian Creek – SRF Project A, from RW Excavating Solutions, in the amount of $180,741.56. 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 pay Kim Upton $2800 to compensate for the loss due to the tree falling and additional damages. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence. Nay: Sampson, Skaggs, Ehrig, Nealson. The Mayor declared the motion failed.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Dane Nealson, to table Resolution No. 019 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Allocated Capacity Agreement for Wastewater Services Between City of Nevada, Iowa and Burke Marketing Corporation to the October 13 meeting due to unsigned agreement. 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 Dane Nealson, to adopt Resolution No. 020 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Real Property Charitable Donation Agreement between City of Nevada, Iowa and West Indian Research Acres, LLC. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Sampson, Nealson, Ehrig, Spence. Nay: None. Abstain: Skaggs. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Jason Sampson, to approve option 1: purchase of a Snow Blade for Wastewater Treatment Facility from Schuling Hitch Company, Ames, IA for $10,037.20, complete with install. 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 Dane Nealson, to approve option 1: accept the quote from Schuling Hitch Company in the amount of $9,660.00 for a Fisher Stainless Steel Plow, mount kit, wiring harness, touchpad control, light kit and V Blade installation. 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 option 1: accept quote from Clarke for the purchase of a 55-gallon drum of Duet Dual-Action Mosquito Spray for a total cost of $11,660.00. 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 Dane Nealson, to approve option 1: accept the quote from Carrico Aquatic Resources, Inc. for a total of $51,255.00 for filter replacement at the Aquatic Center. 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 option 1: accept the quote from Carrico Aquatic Resources, Inc. for a total of $19,853.00 for media and lateral replacement for three filters at the Aquatic Center. 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 Dane Nealson, seconded by Jason Sampson, to adjourn the meeting. Following voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried at 7:12 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
Ryan Condon, Mayor
ATTEST: Kerin Wright, City Clerk
City Of Nevada, 9/22/2025 Claims
Treasurer St of Ia, tax-10,775.98; Treasurer St of Ia, tax-10,616.13; Wageworks, pyrl-164.64; Employee Ben Syst, pyrl-259.00; Employee Ben Syst, pyrl-324.41; Employee Ben Syst, pyrl-508.54; Eftps, pyrl-32,741.17; Ipers, pyrl-40,237.36; Reliance Standard, pyrl-880.20; Treasurer St of Ia, pyrl-6,492.12; Cornish, Devin, pyrl-50.00; Hutton, Ryan, pyrl-320.84; Sydnes, Kellan, pyrl-50.00; Wageworks, pyrl-288.37; Sams Club, sppls-718.27; First Interstate Bank, sppls-6,271.79; Employee Ben Syst, svcs -52.59; Van Wall Equip, sppls-(71.44); Alliant, svcs-5,585.91; Amazon Cap Svcs, sppls-685.10; Baker & Taylor, sppls-1,365.17; Biblionix, sppls-100.00; Central IA Dist, svcs-76.00; Demco, sppls-66.40; Draintech, svcs-510.11; Hoopla, svcs-790.03; Metronet, svcs-294.90; Midwest Tape, sppls-250.17; Neighbors Htg, svcs-129.00; Quill Corp, sppls-794.22; Verizon, svcs-329.18; Windstream, svcs-233.43; Payroll, pyrl-592.08; Aflac, pyrl-696.21; Collection Serv Ctr, pyrl-122.02; Mission Square, pyrl-560.00; Alliant, svcs-58.60; Ames Ford Lincoln, svcs-641.38; Ames Trenching, svcs-3,204.50; Arnolds, svcs-1,246.46; Bauer Built, sppls-669.08; Big 8 Tyre, svcs-3,403.07; Bound Tree, sppls-122.56; Brick Gentry Pc, svcs-13,075.00; Browne, Marlin, rfnd-16.89; Central IA Water Assoc, svcs-558.54; Con-Struct, svcs-16,484.31; Consumers Energy, svcs-21,462.35; D.I.A.L./Elevator Safety, svcs-175.00; Draintech, svcs-418.74; Dude Bros, svcs-4,102.00; Ellsworth, Balinda, reimb-484.12; Ferguson Waterworks, svcs-5,657.20; First Responder Supply, sppls-187.38; Galls, sppls-147.98; Hach, sppls-289.50; Harvest Heating, svcs-26,682.50; Hawkins, sppls-3,537.18; Hokel, sppls-13.81; Hr Green, svcs-29,808.50; IA Comm Assurance, svcs-1,458.00; IA Police Chiefs Assoc, svcs-75.00; IA Prison Industries, sppls-914.10; IA State Ready Mix, sppls-2,532.35; Jeo Consulting Grp, svcs-9,450.00; John Deere Fin, sppls-489.24; Macqueen Equip, sppls-199.71; Main Street Nevada, svcs-25,000.00; Manatts, svcs-1,294.60; Mcfarland, svcs-622.00; Menards, sppls-194.61; Menards, sppls-299.00; Mng, Inc, sppls-294.00; Nevada Hardware, sppls-602.15; Pratt Sani Inc, svcs-1,106.81; Quadient, sppls-2,000.00; Rouse, Donald, reimb-488.75; Schendel Pest Control, svcs-76.34; Skold Door & Floor, svcs-390.00; Staples Advantage, sppls-130.04; State Hygienic Lab, svcs-2,941.00; Unitypoint Clinic, svcs-126.00; Usa Bluebook, sppls-346.76; Utility Service, svcs-13,096.88; Van Wall Equip, svcs-121.84; Wex Bank, sppls-2,868.29; Whks & Co., svcs-5,405.00; Zimco Supply, sppls-1,855.00; Total Payroll-97,435.37; Total Claims-428,319.39
Cash Receipt Summary, June 2025
General Funds-192,636.46; Special Revenues-244,286.79; Debt Service-1,971.99; Projects-852,738.63; Permanent Funds-600.00; Business/Utility-563,149.66; Total Revenues-1,855,383.53
October 2 2025
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