STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
December 1, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
The City Council of Boone, Iowa, met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers on December 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Stines presiding. The meeting was also available via Zoom. The following Council Members were present: Byrd, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Angstrom. By Zoom: Henson. Absent: none.
Moorman moved; Williamson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, and Byrd. Nays: none.
Angstrom moved; Byrd seconded to set a public hearing for December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for the consideration of the sale of property right-of-way; a portion of the public right-of-way, north/south alley in the 800 block of Division Street which abuts the north property line of 818 Division Street to the south property line of 816 Division Street, Boone, Iowa. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, and Henson. Nays: none.
Williamson reminded the Council that the appreciation lunch for City employees will be December 11, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium.
Andrews reminded the Council that the Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA) will hold a public meeting on their long-range transportation plan on December 2, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. Andrews also noted that staff have been out plowing the snow. Andrews advised that the lighting has been installed on the Arch and the power wires have been run to the cabinet at 6th Street and Story. Enterprise Electric will need to complete the hookup.
Cornelis updated the Council on the ice rink, noting that the boards have been installed and the snow has been cleared out. He hopes to install the liner and fill the rink soon.
Osmundson announced a new program, Schools' Out Holiday Movie, taking place December 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. Popcorn, hot chocolate, and cookies will be provided for the attendees.
Elmquist introduced John Joiner to WHKS, who will be assisting with daily operations engineering on an interim basis while the City determines how to address the vacancy of the engineer position.
Moorman moved; Williamson seconded to approve Resolution 3460 approving the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for Municipal Engineering Services between the City of Boone and WHKS & Co. on a month-to-month basis. Ayes: Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, and Moorman. Nays: none.
Elmquist stated that Kate's Landing's open house is Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. which is the development on Marion Street. The Arch dedication and reception is December 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Elmquist reminded the Council that an engineer needs to review the Arch before the City accepts it.
Mayor Stines asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda; no requests were made.
Williamson moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Minutes of previous meetings. 2) Bills payable. 3) Alcohol License renewal for the Adobe. 4) Resolution 3461 authorizing the hiring of Sonia Sundberg as the Finance Officer and setting salary at $90,000.00 per year. Ayes: Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays: none.
Access Systems Leasing, Copier/Monthly Printing, 275.78, Access Systems Leasing, Printing Contract, 230.55, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 3,725.26, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 1,355.77, Alliant Energy, Streetlights, 89,138.33, Amazon Capital Services , Library Materials, 948.33, Amazon Capital Services , Christmas Décor/Supplies, 1,357.60, Anchor Property Solutions, Repairs, 6,058.27, Arnold Motor Supply, Supplies/Parts, 600.65, ASCAP, Music License, 460.59, Ascendance Trucks , Fuel Primer, 227.06, Automatic Systems , Hour Meter, 82.58, Blue to Gold, Training, 900.00, Bomgaars, Supplies, 67.98, Bomgaars, Supplies, 250.83, Boone Ace Hardware, Parts, 22.18, Boone Ace Hardware, Supplies/Parts, 95.43, Boone County Landfill, Landfill Disposal, 6,696.11, Boone County Treasurer, Landfill Disposal, 903.66, Boone News Republican, Publications, 802.22, Brodart , Library Materials, 158.52, C&D Masonry, Chimney Repair, 3,350.00, Carquest, Heater Hose, 68.00, Center Point Publishing, Library Materials, 595.68, Central States Radar, Radar Calibration, 546.00, CenturyLink, Siren Lines, 290.75, CenturyLink, Phone Services, 201.01, Chase, Library Credit Charges, 538.93, Cintas Corporation, Med Cabinet Refill, 360.59, City of Boone, Utilities, 545.97, Computer Projects, Openfox License, 416.00, Conway Shield, Flashlights, 630.91, Dale Farnham, Contract Services, 5,002.00, David Ades, Car Allowance, 250.00, Demco, Library Materials, 125.56, Duncan Heating & Plumbing, Install Bathroom Items, 1,170.78, Ecolab Institutional, Pest Control, 113.40, Employee Benefit System, Health Insurance Premium, 105,600.96, Evora Energy, Fuel Farm Improvements, 162,937.18, Fareway, Alice Place/Fareway Sidewalk, 2,997.50, Farnham Aviation, Reimbursement, 2,378.57, Gale/Cengage Learning, Library Materials, 131.16, Garbage Guys, Waste Removal, 110.25, George Eckstein, Downtown Arch, 30,000.00, Graymont Western Lime, Chemicals, 7,646.94, Growmark, Propane, 3,670.52, Hach Company, Chemicals, 462.86, Hawkins Water Treatment Group, Chemicals, 10,033.60, Hy-Vee, Food/Drinks, 50.03, IA Dept of Natural Resources, Construction Permit, 2,586.92, Infomax Office Systems, Printing Contract, 652.58, Ingram Book Company, Library Materials, 2,336.99, IA Pipe and Grading, Street Patch, 750.00, IA Prison Industries, 25 MPH Signs, 482.46, IA Rural Water, IRWA Membership, 465.00, Jason Barrett Construction, Street Patch, 5,800.00, Jim Robbins PC, Legal Services, 7,250.00, John Logue Jr, Street Patch, 1,504.00, Latimer Associates, Restroom Signage, 251.00, Lift Services Automotive, Repairs, 450.00, Lindy's Guns, Ammo, 40.00, Macqueen Equipment, Street Sweeper Parts, 174.44, Martin Marietta Materials, Gravel/Tank Removal, 1,312.71, McGill Computer Service, IT Setup/Troubleshoot Issues, 190.00, Mercy Physician Billing Office, New Hire Physical, 990.00, Mes Service Company, Parts, 853.99, Midwest Pano, Hosting Fee Virtual Tour, 289.00, Midwest Quality Wholesale, Supplies, 70.00, Midwest Tape, Digital Library Materials, 557.25, Moffitt's, Heater Hose, 85.80, Morse Equipment, Oil, 180.00, Mutual of Omaha, Life/AD&D Premium, 272.58, Nathan Osmundson, Reimbursement, 250.00, NCL of Wisconsin, Chemicals, 160.37, Ogden Telephone , Internet Services, 214.18, Ogden Telephone , Internet services, 84.95, Ondrea Elmquist, Reimbursement, 300.00, O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Window Switch, 74.86, Orkin, Pest Control, 130.00, Parking Lot Specialties, Crack Sealing, 8,000.00, Phelps the Uniform Specialists, Mops & Rugs, 30.52, Pitney Bowes, Postage Lease, 170.43, Preferred Pest Management, Pest Control, 73.00, Pritchard Bros Plumbing, Repairs, 1,707.00, Quality One, Custodial Services, 2,088.00, Ryan Palmer, Reimbursement, 57.88, Shearer Consulting, Repairs, 1,395.00, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Hancock Project, 95,059.72, Sirchie Acquisition, Evidence Supplies, 86.76, Speer Financial, Bond Fees/Annual Report, 8,640.00, Storey Kenworthy, Supplies, 180.40, Stryker Sales Corp, AED Batteries, 150.00, TE Forensics, Property Inspection, 880.00, The Shredder, Shredding Service, 90.00, Uniti, Phones Service, 153.85, USA Blue Book, Lab Thermometers, 96.60, Verizon Wireless, Phone Services, 234.18, Walters Sanitary, Waste Removal, 61.61, Walters Sanitary, Waste Removal, 175.54, Xerox Corporation, Printing Services, 588.85, Bills Paid Total, 603,261.27.
Expenditures by Fund: General, 56,009.77, Special, 3,856.50, Hotel/Motel, 30,000.00, Road Use Tax, 55,214.26, Debt Service, 0.00, Water Utility, 66,929.42, Sewer Utility, 6,331.38, Family Resource Center, 3,481.41, Capital Project, 277,173.59, Storm Water Utility, 0.00, Expendable Trust, 402.49, Agency Account, 103,862.45
Mayor Stines stated that Mike Salama wanted to ensure the Council continues to consider different ways to manage the deer population for both public safety and businesses.
Moorman stated the Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting will be held on December 6, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kim Majors, City Clerk
Elijah Stines, Mayor
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