Nevada City Council – Monday, November 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Nevada City Council – Monday, November 10, 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, November 10, 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, Henry Corbin, Dane Nealson, Jason Sampson, Steve Skaggs, Sandy Ehrig. Absent: None. Staff Present: Erin Clanton, Jordan Cook, Kerin Wright, Erin Mousel, Ryan Hutton, Chris Brandes, Marlys Barker, Devin Cornish, Ray Reynolds, Kellen Sydnes. Also in attendance were: Sue VandeKamp, Dan Johnson, Marty Chitty, Joe Anderson, Melissa Muschick, Justin Muschick, Jane Heintz, Shane Heintz, Mike Potter, Jim Axline, Michelle Cassabaum, Brenda Dryer, Matt Runge, Ric Martinez, Jim Samuelson, Andy Kelly, Chris & Shannon Anderson, Ray Beatty, Scott Henry, Mike Miller, Charlie Good, Mike Sauer, Laurie Shinn, Kristen Moss, Chad Anderson, Kathy Solko, Steve Manternach, Brian Hanson, Zach Landhuis. Motion by Steve Skaggs, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to remove Item 18: Ordinance No. 1075 from agenda. Motion by Steve Skaggs, seconded by Sandy Ehrig to amend the motion by approving the amended agenda with the removal of Item 18: Ordinance No. 1075. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public Hearing: At 6:03 p.m. Mayor Condon announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on October 30, 2025. The public hearing is amending the urban renewal plan. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:03 p.m. Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Dane Nealson, to adopt Resolution No. 023 (2025/2026): Resolution to Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Nevada Urban Renewal Area. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public Hearing: At 6:04 p.m. Mayor Condon announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on October 30, 2025. The public hearing is to approve a Development Agreement between the City and Nevada Economic Development Council (NEDC). Matt Runge, Board Chair of NEDC, thanked Council for their partnership and support of NEDC and spoke of the many things NEDC has been able to accomplish in the past five years. Shannon Anderson asked that this be tabled until the new council members have taken their seats. Public hearing closed at 6:09 p.m. Motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Steve Skaggs, to adopt Resolution No. 024 (2025/2026): Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Nevada Economic Development Council, Inc., Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the 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 Luke Spence, to approve the following consent agenda items: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 27, 2025 Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 89193-89255 and Electronic Numbers 4252-4328 (Inclusive) Totaling $454,127.23 (See attached list); the First Interstate Card Purchases for the November 19, 2025 Statement, total $5,927.01; and Sam's Club Card Purchases for November 22, 2025 Statement, total $411.14 Approve the Cancellation of the Nevada City Council's second regular meeting of December, 2025 Approve Tax Abatement Permit #BP-2025-81, 807 South Glen Ave, New Home Permit #BP-2025-48, 623 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: Charlie Good addressed council regarding the location of the no parking signs on 18th Street Place. Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Dane Nealson, to adopt Resolution No. 019 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Allocated Capacity Agreement for Wastewater Services Between City of Nevada, Iowa and Burke Marketing Corporation. 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 Dane Nealson, to approve Ordinance No. 1074 (2025/2026): An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Nevada, Iowa, 2006, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Sewer use Charges, first reading. 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 Henry Corbin, to adopt Resolution No. 025 (2025/2026): A Resolution Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Appropriation to the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations which shall come due in the Next Succeeding Fiscal Year. 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. 026 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Indebtedness Certification and Directing the Certification to be Filed no Later than December 1, 2025. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Steve Skaggs, to approve Pay Request No. 2 for Tributary to West Indian Creek – SRF Project B from Con-Struct Inc. in the amount of $22,344.44. 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 Sandy Ehrig, to approve Pay Request No. 42 for WWTF Improvements – Phase 2 from Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $348,597.41. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Dane Nealson, to approve Pay Request No. 42 for WWTF Improvements – Phase 3 from Boomerang Corp in the amount of $0.00. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: ALL. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Melissa Muschick addressed the council regarding a concern related to a Facebook post made by Council Member Luke Spence on his "Luke Spence Nevada City Council Ward 2 Representative" page. The post referenced alleged candidates in the race sending illegal "robotexts" to voters in violation of federal law. Ms. Muschick stated that no such messages were used in her campaign and requested an apology. She would also asked that the City Council review its social media policies and establish clear guidelines for posts made under the City's umbrella. Following discussion, the council reached consensus review and revise the policies in place and to consider holding a workshop. City Attorney Clanton advised that the Council could forward the complaint on to the Campaign and Ethics Board or that Ms. Muschick could do so herself. Ms. Muschick indicated she did not wish to pursue the matter further at this time. Motion by Dane Nealson, seconded by Steve Skaggs, to approve Ordinance No. 1070 (2025/2026): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 of the Nevada Municipal Code (Nuisance Abatement Procedure) to Declare Storage uses on the First Floor of Multi-Story Buildings in the Downtown Corridor District a Public Nuisance, first reading. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Nealson, Skaggs, Ehrig, Corbin. Nay: Spence, Sampson. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Motion by Steve Skaggs, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve Ordinance No. 1071 (2025/2026): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 145 of the Nevada Municipal Code (Dangerous Buildings) with Regard to Storage uses Which may Create a Fire Hazard, first reading. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Skaggs, Corbin, Nealson, Sampson, Ehrig. Nay: Spence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Motion by Dane Nealson, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to approve Ordinance No. 1072 (2025/2026): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 165 of the Nevada Municipal Code (Land Development – Zoning Regulations) to Prohibit Storage uses on the First Floor of Multi-Story Buildings in the Downtown Corridor District, first reading. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Nealson, Ehrig, Corbin, Sampson, Skaggs. Nay: Spence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Ordinance No. 1075 (2025/2026): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 165 (Land Development-Zoning Regulations) of the City Code to Update Off-Street Parking Requirements, first reading This item was removed from the agenda. Motion by Dane Nealson, seconded by Steve Skaggs, to deny Device Retailer License Application from Sundown Liquor. 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 6:54 p.m. the meeting adjourned. Ryan Condon, Mayor ATTEST: Kerin Wright, City Clerk City of Nevada Claims 11/10/25 Wageworks, pyrll-616.81; Employee Ben Syst, pyrll-370.98; Eftps, pyrll-31,825.37; Ipers, pyrll-63,830.70; Treasurer, St of IA, pyrll-10,154.71; Cornish, Devin, pyrll-50.00; Employee Ben Syst, pyrll-190.00; Wageworks, pyrll-728.58; Treasurer, St of IA, tax-10,797.94; Treasurer, St of IA, tax-9,663.81; Employee Ben Syst, pyrll-294.00; Employee Ben Syst, pyrll-1,312.92; Jensen, Kyle, VOID-(-200.00); Access, svcs-1,297.07; Alliant, svcs-10,935.90; Jensen, Kyle, svcs-200.00; Menards, sppls-43.98; Midstate Sol, svcs-70,871.11; Windstream, svcs-281.95; Payroll, pyrll-514.18; Collection Serv Ctr, pyrll-122.02; Mission Square, pyrll-435.00; Delta Dental, pyrll-4,231.84; Fidelity Life, pyrll-1,105.02; Wellmark, pyrll-40,131.59; Alex Air Apparatus, svcs-947.50; Alliant, svcs-16,034.51; Amazon, svcs-1,730.58; Ames Reg Eco Alliance, svcs-750.00; Applied Concepts, sppls-789.00; Arnolds, sppls-637.71; B5 Branding, svcs-272.00; Beacon Athletics, sppls-1,752.52; Blackbird, svcs-54.53; C&K Heating, svcs-90.00; Cap San Supply, sppls-325.54; City of Ames, svcs-3,000.00; Curtis Arch, svcs-23,746.27; Dakota Supply Group, sppls-2,412.79; Draintech, svcs-171.25; Ellsworth, Balinda, pyrll-61.60; Fareway, sppls-31.88; First Responder Supply, sppls-455.96; Firstnet, svcs-412.70; Freedom Tire, sppls-871.32; Freese, Heather, svcs-301.00; Global Test Supply, svcs-129.43; Grainger, sppls-410.88; Harrison, Dave, svcs-439.60; Hawkins, sppls-5,308.43; Hokel, sppls-64.79; Ia Irrigation, svcs-2,355.27; Ia One Call, svcs-175.00; Ia St Ready Mix, sppls-412.00; Iafc, svcs-240.00; Mcfarland, svcs-212.00; Menards, sppls-205.51; Mng, sppls-182.50; Mousel, Erin, pyrll-168.00; Nedc, svcs-3,533.41; Nevada Seniors, svcs-225.00; Next Level Bldg Supply, sppls-3,978.77; Quadient, svcs-114.16; Saltech, svcs-59.95; Schaack, Ladonna, svcs-15.08; Sigler, svcs-2,602.68; St Co Animal Control, svcs-423.50; St Co Housing Trust, svcs-5,471.00; Tk Grading & Seeding, svcs-803.40; T-mobile, svcs-125.10; Utility Service, svcs-4,505.00; Van Wall, svcs-152.40; Wageworks, pyrll-220.05; Windstream, svcs-128.42; Winter Equipment, svcs-712.80; Zimco, svcs-6,850.42; Payroll eft (4254-4318): 99,248.54; Total Accounts Payable: 454,127.23 November 20 2025 LIOW0408107