STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
September 15, 2025 6:00 p.m.
The City Council of Boone, Iowa, met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers on September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Stines presiding. The meeting was also available via Zoom. The following Council Members were present: Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Angstrom. Absent: none.
Moorman moved; Williamson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, and Byrd. Nays: none.
Mayor Stines proclaimed the City of Boone's support of the United States Post Office on their 250th Anniversary.
Byrd moved; Henson seconded to set a public hearing for October 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. concerning the lease and exchange of real estate owned by the City of Boone. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, and Henson. Nays: none.
Williamson moved; Henson seconded to approve Resolution 3424 authorizing the execution of a Boone Downtown Incentive Fund Grant Agreement with Kruck Plumbing and Heating for improvements done at 615 Story Street, Boone, Iowa. Ayes: Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, and Kahookele. Nays: none.
Andrews stated that Public Works crews are repairing a storm sewer on South Marshall Street and getting barricades and other preparations ready for Pufferbilly Days.
Williams provided the Director's Review and Library Report, which included a recap of the fall programming, the posted librarian position, Zach Stier's Little Engines conference presentation, and a summary of Capital Improvement Projects.
Cornelis reported that the Park Commission accepted a bid for stump removals, and his next step is to request bids for hazardous tree removal.
Osmundson reminded everyone that there is still time to sign up for the pickleball class starting on September 16, 2025, and of upcoming events including the fishing day on September 27, 2025, at Frog Pond in McHose Park, and Pufferbilly Days this weekend.
Byrd moved; Henson seconded to approve Gjersvik's request for out-of-state travel to Cold Spring, Minnesota, to tour the Water Treatment Plant and review a new nitrate removal system. Ayes: Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays: none.
Angstrom moved; Moorman seconded to approve Resolution 3425 awarding the Hancock Drive Expansion RISE Project Construction Contract to Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. d/b/a Absolute Group of Granger, Iowa in an amount of $2,056,664.55. Ayes: Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, and Hilsabeck. Nays: none.
Elmquist explained that under the Consent Agenda, Resolution 3426 allows contractors to submit payroll records electronically for the Ground Reservoir Project to meet Davis-Bacon requirements. She also reviewed the $4,980.00 agreement with Tometich Engineering, Inc. for structural engineering services for the stage at the 8th and Story Street Greenspace stage.
Mayor Stines 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) Resolution 3426 adopting a policy for accepting electronic certified payroll reports in compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, HUD regulations, the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. 4) Resolution 3427 approving a Professional Services Agreement for codification services with Iowa Codification with base price of $12,000.00 to prepare the new Code of Ordinances. 5) Resolution 3428 approving the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for structural engineering services with Tometich Engineering, Inc. in an amount of $4,980.00, plus $980.00 per site visit. Ayes: Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, and Angstrom. Nays: none.
A & M Laundry, Mops & Rugs, 30.51, Acco Unlimited Corporation, Pool Chemicals, 2,837.80, Aerzen USA Corp, Parts, 211.29, Agsource Laboratories, Pool Testing, 29.00, Ahlers & Cooney PC, Legal Fees, 2,979.00, Alex Air Apparatus, Repairs, 881.79, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 2,243.93, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 1,820.15, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 24,161.85, Amazon Capital Services, Parts/Supplies, 1,482.41, Arnold Motor Supply, Supplies, 148.75, Arnold Motor Supply, Parts/Supplies, 615.35, Ascendance Trucks, Parts, 202.92, Axon Enterprise, Taser Cartridges, 178.40, Bituminous Materials & Supply, Emulsion Spray Patcher, 615.97, Blackstrap, 2025 Road Salt, 20,260.87, Bolton & Menk, Engineering Fees, 9,308.00, Bomgaars, Parts/Employee Clothing, 158.98, Boone Ace Hardware, Parts/Supplies, 220.61, Boone Ace Hardware, Parts, 30.56, Boone County Hospital, Blood Test, 15.88, Boone County Landfill, Landfill Disposal, 55.86, Boone County Landfill, Landfill Disposal, 1,248.24, Boone County Recorder, Recording Fees, 51.00, Boone News Republican, Publications, 1,171.20, Bound Tree Medical, Suction Canisters, 44.50, Bradley Rholl, Reimbursement, 19.00, Brown Electric, Greenspace Repairs, 5,116.46, Builders First Source, Parts/Repairs, 24.98, Builders First Source, Parts/Repairs, 183.10, Capital Sanitary Supply, Scrubber Repair, 71.10, Carquest, Parts, 54.38, CDS Global, On-Line CC Processing, 424.48, CDS Global, UB Processing/Newsletter, 2,243.37, CDS Global, Postage, 2,633.04, Central IA Ready Mix, Sewer Repair, 1,656.00, Central IA Reg Trans Plan Alli, FY2026 CIRTPA Dues, 2,118.00, CenturyLink, Phone Services, 200.62, CenturyLink, Phone Services, 290.75, City of Boone, Utilities, 29.47, Core & Main LP, Parts, 144.19, Dakota Supply Group, Parts/Tools, 1,301.60, Dale Farnham, Contract Services, 5,002.00, Diamond Vogel, Traffic Paint, 339.00, Dick's Fire Extinguisher, Annual Fire Extinguisher Inspect, 83.00, Drew Demery, Reimbursement, 19.00, Elite Construction, Roof Repairs, 10,000.00, Elixir, 411 Prescriptions, 2,098.04, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 15.00, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 15.00, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 15.00, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 100.66, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 80.00, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 80.00, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 86.90, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 4.20, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 12.50, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 1.30, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 100.66, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 13.75, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 45.00, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 86.90, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 1.30, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 12.50, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 13.75, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 86.90, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 4.50, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 12.50, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 13.75, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 86.90, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 12.50, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 4.20, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 13.75, Employee Benefit System, Flex Claims, 4.50, Fareway Stores, Pool Concession, 133.73, First Data Merchant Service, Online Credit Card Fees, 2,117.22, FirstNet, Wireless Services, 1,428.31, Garbage Guys, Waste Removal, 94.00, Garbage Guys, Waste Removal, 21.00, Gary Gustafson, Property Protection Program, 250.00, Graymont Western Lime, Chemicals, 7,846.86, Growmark, Propane, 1,184.01, Hach Company, Chemicals, 1,486.17, Harold Johns, Property Protection Program, 250.00, Hawkins Water Treatment, Chemicals, 6,419.42, Heartland Tire & Auto, Mower Tire, 261.00, Hiway Truck Equipment, Salt Spinner, 156.42, Hull Plumbing and Heating, Fountain Parts Bubblers, 219.00, Hy-Vee, Water Council Chambers, 3.98, IA Law Enforcement Academy, Instructor Recertification/Training, 200.00, Infobunker, Internet Services, 94.00, IA One Call, IA One call Tickets, 306.50, IA Pump Works, Lift Station Inspection, 2,026.00, IP Pathways, Anti-Virus Software, 2,174.80, Judd and Anne Kruse, Purchase of 932 8th St, 34,309.40, K & R Lawn Care, Lawn Care, 380.00, Karl Emergency Vehicles, Vehicle Repairs, 874.86, Kathryn Reed, Property Protection Program, 250.00, KWBG, Advertising Contract, 367.20, Martin Marietta Materials, Rock Material, 457.25, McGill Computer Service, Monitoring/Patch Management, 1,043.50, Midtown Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Inspection, 99.00, Midwest Quality Wholesale, Supplies, 59.55, Midwest Quality Wholesale, Supplies, 122.11, Midwest Wheel Companies, Parts/Supplies, 244.36, Mutual of Omaha, Life/AD&D Premium, 264.32, NCL of Wisconsin, Chemicals, 174.31, Nicusa, Credit Card Service Fee, 6.05, Nikkel & Associates, LED Lighting, 14,500.00, Nuso, SIP/VOIP Lines, 274.28, Ogden Telephone, Internet Services, 74.95, Ogden Telephone, Internet Services, 84.95, O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Supplies, 16.99, Orkin, Pest Control, 130.00, Outdoor Solutions, Landscape, 1,760.00, Pomp's Tire Service, Tires, 500.00, Portable Pro, Portable Toilet, 180.00, Portable Pro, Portable Toilet, 255.00, Preferred Pest Management, Pest Control, 73.00, Pro Track and Tennis, Mchose Tennis Resurfacing, 53,300.00, Reflections Glass & Mirror, Truck Rear Window, 445.00, Rehab System, Sew Manhole Lining, 21,612.00, Reliant Gases, Chemicals, 2,831.65, Richard O Grove, Reimbursement, 23.90, Scott Peasley, Property Protection Program, 250.00, Seth Janssen, Reimbursement, 19.00, Shi International., Laptop/Materials/Service, 1,486.70, Spring Green Lawn Care, Lawn Care, 282.95, Stacey Rhoades, Property Protection Program, 250.00, Staples Advantage, Supplies, 120.51, Staples Oil Company, Gasohol/Diesel, 2,667.42, Steve Peasley, Property Protection Program, 250.00, Storey Kenworthy, Supplies, 202.94, Stuehmer Contracting, Custodial Services, 800.00, The Northway Corporation, Well Rehabilitation, 5,025.00, Titan Machinery, Concrete Breaker Repair, 1,129.31, UnityPoint Health, CPR Cards, 40.00, Unplugged Wireless Communicati, Radio Cord, 523.00, Us Water Services Corporation, Operation/Maintenance/Services, 83,680.12, Usa Blue Book, Ammonia Probes, 1,008.95, Van Diest Supply Company, Weed Spray, 87.15, Vision Bank, City Hall Credit Card Charges, 623.68, Walters Sanitary Service, Waste Removal, 1,421.54, WHKS & Co, Property Protection Program, 20,055.00, Xerox Corporation, Copier Agreement, 51.77, Bills Paid Total, 387,341.41.
Receipts by Fund: General, 147,733.89, Special, 140,763.37, Hotel/Motel, 22,063.17, Road Use Tax, 142,492.05, Debt Service, 752.68, Water Utility, 262,732.37, Sewer Utility, 290,379.02, Family Resource Center, 2,414.56, Capital Project, 1,390.20, Storm Water Utility, 0.00, Expendable Trust, 0.00, Agency Account, 2,951.88.
Expenditures by Fund: General, 34,983.37, Special, 98,473.57, Hotel/Motel, 0.00, Road Use Tax, 31,932.42, Debt Service, 0.00, Water Utility, 88,302.19, Sewer Utility, 95,331.08, Family Resource Center, 391.54, Capital Project, 9,308.00, Storm Water Utility, 26,122.58, Expendable Trust, 118.66, Agency Account, 2,378.00.
Mayor Stines expressed appreciation to the Police Department for working with the school to ensure everyone's safety during a recent situation. He also recognized the Public Works Department, noting that a resident had personally expressed their appreciation for the assistance they received.
Mayor Stines also stated that he has been working with Main Street Director Holly Stecker, President Tom Blanford, Ondrea Elmquist, and Raphael Montag to finalize an Arch Agreement. He noted that it may be necessary to call a special meeting to review and approve the agreement so that construction can begin before concrete prices increase.
Moorman advised that RVTV was a huge success, with an estimated attendance of between three and four thousand people, and thanked everyone involved in organizing the event.
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
September 25 2025
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