STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
March 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
The City Council of Boone, Iowa, met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers on March 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Casotti presiding. The meeting was also available via Zoom. The following Council Members were present: Hammer, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Williamson, and Angstrom. Absent: Hilsabeck.
Moorman moved; Angstrom seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Williamson, Angstrom, and Hammer. Nays: none.
Mayor Casotti announced that this is the time and place for a public hearing for the consideration of granting an access easement across the portion of the platted public right-of-way within Outlot K of the Golf Estates Subdivision. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any written comments; no written comments were presented. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any oral comments; no comments were made. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Williamson moved; Moorman seconded to approve Resolution 3488 authorizing the granting of an easement across a portion of Crestwood Drive, Boone, Iowa. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, and Henson. Nays: none.
Mayor Casotti announced that this is the time and place for a public hearing on the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any written comments; no written comments were presented. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any oral comments; no comments were made. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Moorman moved; Williamson seconded to approve Resolution 3489 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,300,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes. Ayes: Moorman, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Henson, and Kahookele. Nays: none.
Andrews advised that the Public Works Department is addressing storm sewer issues in Drainage District 71 on the north side of town. Staff discovered a manhole located beneath a building; the property owner granted access, allowing crews to remove a portion of the floor and raise the manhole between recent snow events, and gaining access to an important tile that drains the surrounding area.
Moorman asked a Park Board member for an update on the Park's 10-Year Plan work sessions. The member reported that the Board is actively working on the plan and has identified one (1) or two (2) priorities for each park. McHose Park will be addressed at a separate meeting.
Osmundson reported that ice fishing was held this past Saturday. Cardio Dance continues to be well attended; however, there will be no classes on March 14 or March 21. Osmundson also noted that Senior Game Time is scheduled for March 12, a Spring Break movie will be shown in the auditorium on March 17, and the employee wellness email was recently distributed.
Elmquist advised that the City has been notified by its current website provider that hosting services will end on December 31, 2026. She noted that the website was originally built in 2017 and has not undergone any major redesigns since that time, with staff primarily updating existing content. Elmquist reported that staff has obtained a couple of estimates and provided a report outlining cost differences and available add-ons. She also stated that, beginning in April 2027, the Department of Justice will require municipal websites to meet ADA compliance standards. The City's primary areas of noncompliance involve applications and PDF documents. Elmquist indicated that additional quotes will be requested from other companies and asked for approval to further evaluate website providers and return with a recommendation and proposed budget amendment to be funded through Local Option Sales Tax. Moorman stated that, as the website represents the City and communication with residents is one of the City's most frequent criticisms, he believes this project is important and should not be approached with cost-cutting measures. Moorman moved; Williamson seconded to proceed with reviewing website companies and return with a recommendation for Council consideration. Ayes: Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Henson, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays: none.
Elmquist also reported that the Ground Storage Reservoir Project has begun.
Mayor Casotti asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda; no requests were made.
Williamson moved; Henson seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Minutes of previous meetings. 2) Bills payable. 3) Alcohol License renewal for Talbarahi, LLC. 4) Resolution 3490 authorizing the execution of a Professional Service Agreement for the annual 4th of July Fireworks Display with J&M Displays, Inc. in an amount of $15,500.00. Ayes: Angstrom, Hammer, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, and Williamson. Nays: none.
A-Tech Inc., Security System Access, 115.00, Access Systems Leasing, Printing Contract-Library, 274.10, Access Systems Leasing, Printing Contract-Police, 230.48, Ahlers & Cooney Pc., Legal Fees, 576.00, Air Compressor Services, Parts/Supplies, 364.50, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 14,289.90, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 3,863.97, Amazon Capital Services Inc., Parts/Supplies, 885.44, Amazon Capital Services Inc., Library Materials, 1,910.78, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, D.C. Fly-in, 11,525.00, Axon Enterprise Inc., Taser Cartridges, 2,016.00, Blackstrap, Road Salt, 4,069.59, Bomgaars, Parts/Supplies, 12.95, Boone Ace Hardware, Parts/Supplies, 123.82, Boone Area Humane Society, Contract Services- March, 7,807.92, Boone County Landfill, FY 2026 Assessment, 5,191.67, Boone County Landfill, Landfill Disposal, 2,441.46, Boone County Hospital, Testing, 15.88, Boone News Republican, Publications, 1,218.56, Brodart Co., Library Materials, 239.16, Caselle LLC., Software Training, 600.00, CDS Global, On-Line CC Processing, 483.63, Center Point Publishing, Library Materials, 545.34, CenturyLink, Line Charges, 290.75, Chase, Library Service, 744.43, Cintas Corporation, Supplies, 131.58, City Of Boone, Utilities, 525.14, Conway Shield, Fire Helmet Equipment, 5,751.30, Dave Casotti, Car Allowance - March, 150.00, David Ades, Car Allowance- March, 250.00, David Baker, Materials-Library, 60.00, Elmquist Towing Company, Street Sweeper Transport, 633.61, Employee Benefit System, Insurance Premium, 104,805.15, EMC Insurance Companies, Insurance Claim Deductible, 250.00, Everbridge Inc., Nixle Renewal, 4,887.27, Gale/Cengage Learning, Materials-Library, 65.58, GPM, Battery, 740.00, Graymont Western Lime Inc., Chemicals, 8,055.84, Hach Company, Chemicals/Service Contract, 325.08, Hawkins Water Treatment Group, Chemicals/Part, 7,402.60, Hiway Truck Equipment Inc, Part – Air Gate Cylinder, 173.00, Infomax Office Systems Inc, Copier Maintenance Contract, 657.00, Ingram Book Company, Materials-Library, 2,128.29, Interstate All Battery Center, Battery, 139.28, IPCA, Conference Registration, 225.00, Jamie Williams, Claim Reimbursement, 100.00, Jeanne Lucas, Claim Reimbursement, 100.00, John Logue, Snow Hauling, 840.00, Kruck Plumbing & Heating, Blackflow Preventer Testing, 1,866.79, Martin Marietta Materials, Materials, 1,232.72, McGill Computer Service, Computer Services, 680.00, MES Service Company LLC, Parts, 502.00, Midwest Quality Wholesale, Supplies, 66.72, Midwest Tape, Materials-Library, 534.10, Molitor Construction, Repairs, 4,337.50, Mutual Of Omaha, Insurance Premium, 247.80, Nathan Osmundson, Car Allowance, 250.00, New Century FS, Propane, 3,368.29, North Risk Partners LLC, 411 Medical Claims, 3,353.98, Office of Auditor of State, Audit Fee, 850.00, Ogden Telephone Co, Internet Services, 84.95, Ondrea Elmquist, Car Allowance, 300.00, O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc, Parts/Supplies, 32.60, Phelps The Uniform Specialists, Mops & Rugs, 28.52, Pitney Bowes Inc, Postage Machine Lease, 170.43, Pomp's Tire Service Inc, Tire, 460.55, Preferred Pest Management, Pest Control, 73.00, Quality One, Custodial Services- Library, 2,088.00, R & W Power, Parts, 21.98, Raph Montag, Legal Services, 7,917.00, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., Engineering Services, 13,920.15, Story County Treasurer, Drug Task Force, 1,910.56, Stuehmer Contracting, Custodial Services – City Hall, 800.00, Treasurer/State Of Iowa, Sales Tax, 12,167.03, Uniti, Phone Lines, 19.99, UnityPoint Health, CPR Cards, 88.00, USA Blue Book, Parts, 281.14, Verizon Wireless Services LLC, Wireless Service, 234.13, Walters Sanitary Service Inc, Waste Removal, 59.61, WHKS & Co., General Engineering Services, 1,790.00, Xerox Corporation, Printing Contract, 123.48, Xerox It Solutions, Licenses/Contract, 257.25, Zoobean Inc., Materials-Library, 911.56, Paid Report Total, 259,261.88.
Expenditures by Fund: General, 54,555.72, Special, 1,837.60, Hotel/Motel, 0.00, Road Use Tax, 11,525.20, Debt Service, 0.00, Water Utility, 36,256.54, Sewer Utility, 28,264.15, Family Resource Center, 4,293.23, Capital Project, 13,920.15, Storm Water Utility, 0.00, Expendable Trust, 3,203.45, Agency Account, 105,405.84.
Angstrom moved; Henson seconded to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2325 to allow the City of Boone, Iowa, to change the twenty-four-hour parking regulations in the Code of Ordinances, amend Section 69.13(2)(DD): "Tenth Street from Harrison Street to Monona Street. Parking is prohibited on the south side of Tenth Street from Division Street to Harrison Street." Ayes: Hammer, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Williamson, and Angstrom. Nays: none.
Moorman reported that he, Kahookele, Williamson, and Elmquist attended the Housing Summit and found it to be very informative. He noted that Boone is in a strong position compared to surrounding communities due to ongoing housing developments and that they gathered ideas to help move projects forward.
Moorman also stated that the Library will host a legislative forum on Monday, March 9, with State Representative Chad Behn and Senator Jesse Green. He encouraged City representatives to attend and discuss proposed legislation that could negatively impact the City, noting some proposals could affect revenues by $1–2 million.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kim Majors, City Clerk
Dave Casotti, Mayor
March 12 2026
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