STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS July 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS July 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. The City Council of Boone, Iowa, met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers on July 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Casotti presiding. The meeting was also available via Zoom. The following Council Members were present: Hammer, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Angstrom. Absent: Henson. Moorman moved; Williamson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, and Hammer. Nays: none. The Council discussed proposed changes to the contract with the Boone Area Humane Society (BAHS), including revisions to the definition of an emergency situation. The BAHS proposed removing healthy, contained animals and stray animals running at large from being classified as emergencies. The Council also discussed the proposed 8% increase and expressed concerns about what would prevent similar annual increase requests in the future. Hilsabeck moved; Williamson seconded to approve Resolution 3554 authorizing the execution of a Services Agreement for Animal Control Services with the Boone Area Humane Society, including the proposed 8% fee increase and revisions to the definition of emergency situations. Ayes: Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Kahookele. Nays: Moorman, Angstrom, and Hammer. The motion failed due to the lack of a majority vote. Resolution 3554 will be placed on the agenda for further consideration at the July 20th Council meeting. Aaron Voss, Vice President of Operations for US Water, updated the Council on recent customer concerns regarding chlorine odor and water discoloration. Voss reported that water treatment performance remained in compliance with all applicable Iowa DNR and EPA standards. The Council discussed the importance of improving public communication for future infrastructure projects that may impact residents. Council members emphasized providing advance notice of potential service changes, explaining the project process and expected impacts, and ensuring the public is kept informed through timely and effective communication. The Council discussed concerns raised by residents regarding drinking water quality, including laundry discoloration and nitrate levels. Voss reported that all water quality testing remains well within EPA standards. He explained that nitrate levels naturally fluctuate, are reduced through the lime softening process, and that additional treatment technologies are being evaluated. Mayor Casotti announced that this is the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed Amendment No. 12 to the Southeast Boone Urban Renewal Plan. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any oral comments; no comments were made. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any written comments; no written comments were presented. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Williamson moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve Resolution 3555 determining an area of the City to be an Economic Development and blighted area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for Urban Renewal Projects; and adopting the Amendment No. 12 to the Southeast Boone Urban Renewal Plan. Ayes: Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, and Kahookele. Nays: none. Mayor Casotti announced that this is the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed East Central Housing Urban Renewal Plan. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any oral comments; no comments were made. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any written comments; no written comments were presented. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Williamson moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve Resolution 3556 determining an area of the City to be an Economic Development Area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for Urban Renewal Projects; and adopting the East Central Housing Urban Renewal Plan. Ayes: Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays: none. Mayor Casotti announced that this is the time and place for a public hearing on the proposal to enter into a Development Agreement with Hunziker Development Group, LLC. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any oral comments; no comments were made. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any written comments; no written comments were presented. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Williamson moved; Moorman seconded to approve Resolution 3557 approving and authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Boone and Hunziker Development Group, LLC. Ayes: Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Kahookele, Moorman, and Hilsabeck. Nays: none. Mayor Casotti announced that this is the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the adoption of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction for the Eastgate Pump Station and Force Main Replacement Project. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any oral comments; no comments were made. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any written comments; no written comments were presented. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Angstrom moved; Williamson seconded to approve Resolution 3558 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Eastgate Pump Station and Force Main Replacement Project. Ayes: Angstrom, Hammer, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, and Williamson. Nays: none. Mayor Casotti announced that this is the time and place for a public hearing to review an application for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan and to make available to the public the contents of an Environmental Information Document and the City's Project Plan for the Water Expansion Project. Mayor Casotti asked for oral comments, and none were initially offered. Mayor Cassotti asked if there were any written comments and was advised there were none. The public hearing was closed. Following the close of the hearing, written comments were presented and public comments were received and addressed by staff. McKenzie Hunt, Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH), answered questions regarding future water demand, nitrate levels, and the proposed Daisy Brand facility. Hunt explained that increased demand may require nitrate treatment in the future, with the timing dependent on nitrate trends and community growth. The addition of Well No. 30 will help reduce nitrate concentrations through blending and provide additional time to evaluate long-term treatment options. The Council discussed its ongoing efforts to address nitrate concerns, noting that the issue has been studied for many years in coordination with SEH and US Water. Council members emphasized that water quality continues to meet regulatory standards, future growth projections and infrastructure planning for additional residential and commercial development, and all projects are reviewed and approved by the Iowa DNR. The Council also noted that while the current facilities plan has been updated as conditions have changed, the City will continue evaluating future treatment options and monitoring nitrate levels. The Mayor asked those wishing to address the Council to limit their public comments to approximately two (2) minutes. Questions were raised regarding the timeline for the Cap Erbe/Hunziker Development, whom residents should contact if construction results in property damage or other issues, and concerns about flooding associated with the existing retention pond. Elmquist explained that the City recently received the first-phase construction plans, which are under review, and that infrastructure construction will begin once the plans are approved. She noted that any damage related to the project should be reported to the developer, Hunziker Development. She also clarified that the stormwater facilities associated with the development are designed as dry ponds, which temporarily hold stormwater before slowly draining and are not intended to retain water for extended periods. A resident expressed concerns about the impartiality and consistency of code enforcement, questioning whether participation in public debate could lead to selective enforcement. She referenced a recent public records request related to code enforcement actions involving backyard chickens and questioned whether City procedures were properly followed before an abatement notice was issued. She urged the Council to ensure ordinances are enforced fairly, consistently, and without political influence, emphasizing the importance of protecting residents' rights while maintaining public confidence in the City's enforcement process. Williamson moved; Kahookele seconded to approve Resolution 3561 authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement for a Boone Downtown Incentive Fund (BDIF) Grant with Seymour Properties for exterior façade improvements at 705 Story Street, with reimbursement for approved eligible expenses not to exceed $30,000. Ayes: Hammer, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Angstrom. Nays: none. Moorman moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve the proposed policy and guidelines for future public art initiatives administered through the Economic Development Committee. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, and Hammer. Nays: none. Williamson moved; Hammer seconded to direct Elmquist to continue working with Capstone on the Page Flats and Lincoln Flats Housing Incentive, creating an Urban Revitalization Plan with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. to provide a three-year, 90% tax abatement on improvements. Ayes: Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, and Kahookele. Nays: none. Willimson moved; Kahookele seconded to approve Radicato's Revitalize Boone Downtown Business Grant in the amount of $5,000.00. Ayes: Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays: none. Angstrom moved; Moorman seconded to approve Change Order No. 3 for the Hancock Drive Extension RISE Project in the amount of $41,388.50 for the removal and disposal of additional Class 10 excavation material encountered during construction. Ayes: Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Kahookele, Moorman, and Hilsabeck. Nays: none. The cost will be shared with the City paying 20% and the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) contributing 80% through the RISE Grant. Cornelis updated the Council that the Parks Department is in need of part-time seasonal employees. Applications are available at the Public Works Building, 1410 8th Street, or online at boonegov.com. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Angstrom moved; Williamson seconded to approve a request for proposal/qualifications notice for a grant application writer and administrator on a potential Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for four (4) Upper-Story Housing Units. Ayes: Angstrom, Hammer, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, and Williamson. Nays: none. Williamson moved; Hilsabeck seconded to appoint the City Council as the Selection Committee to review the request for proposal/qualifications notice and recommend a grant application writer and administrator for a potential Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for four (4) Upper-Story Housing Units. Ayes: Hammer, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Angstrom. Nays: none. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda; no requests were made. Moorman moved; Williamson seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Minutes of previous meetings. 2) Bills payable. 3) Alcohol license for Cedar Pointe Golf Course, LLC. 4) Alcohol license for Toby K's Hideaway. 5) Alcohol license for J&J Restaurants, LLC-The Colorado Grill. 6) Retail Tobacco permit for GK Boone. 7) Resolution 3559 approving Pay Application No. 4 for the Water Treatment Plant Ground Storage Reservoir Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $323,377.63 to Minturn Inc. 8) Resolution 3560 designating the City Hall front windows as the official location for posting public meeting notices. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, and Hammer. Nays: none. A Tech Inc, Security System Access, 585.00, Access Systems Leasing, Printing Contract, 244.83, Adrian Steel, Truck Equipment, 2,940.00, Ahlers & Cooney PC, Consulting Services, 3,708.00, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 97,305.77, Amazon Capital Services Inc, Library Programming and Supplies, 6,000.62, Amazon.Com, Parts, 284.06, American Floor Mats, Mat Cleaning, 426.42, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Economic Development Contract Fy2027, 55,000.00, Applied Concepts Inc, Repairs, 549.00, Arnold Motor Supply, Parts and Supplies, 258.77, Bituminous Materials & Supply, Emulsion For Spray Patcher, 1,651.44, Blackhawk Automatic Sprinklers, Annual Fire Sprinkler Inspection, 400.00, Bomgaars, Parts, 569.13, Book Systems Inc, Atrium Annual Subscription, 4,088.00, Boone Ace Hardware, Potting Soil and Starter, 461.97, Boone Chamber Of Commerce, Fy27 Hotel/Motel Grant - 1st Half, 3,000.00, Boone County Landfill, Fy27assessment - July, 8,282.03, Boone County Convention & Visitors Bureau, RAGBRAI Sponsorship, 43,500.00, Boone County Economic Growth, Fy27 Hotel Distribution, 5,000.00, Boone County Fair, Fy27 Hotel/Motel Grant - 1st Half, 1,500.00, Boone County Probation, 1st Half Human Service, 4,000.00, Boone Farmers Market, Fy27 Hotel/Motel, 750.00, Brodart Co, Supplies-Book Processing, 92.48, Camp Fire Heart Of IA, 1st Half Human Service, 1,750.00, Carquest, Oil Filter Sweeper, 5,581.65, Caselle LLC, Software Maintenance/Support, 11,155.40, Center Point Publishing, Large Print Books, 545.34, Central Ia Ready Mix, Materials, 2,889.00, CenturyLink, Telephone, 186.89, Change, Library Postage Reimbursement, 160.93, Chase, Programming Supplies, 857.92, Child Care Junction, 1st Half Human Service, 2,500.00, Christopher Truckenmiller, Band Services - 1st Quarter, 400.00, Cintas Corporation, Supplies Public Works, 427.29, City Of Boone, Water/Sewer - FRC, 453.51, Conway Shield, Fire Hose / Fire Gear / Rescue Equipment, 32,410.40, Cummins Central Power, Generator Maintenance, 2,280.82, Dakota Supply Group, Fire Hydrants, 13,291.61, Dave Casotti, Car Allowance - July, 150.00, David Ades, Car Allowance - July, 250.00, DBH Iowa LLC, Cubbie Visit, 72.00, Dick's Fire Extinguisher Svc, Annual Fire Extinguisher Inspect - FRC, 1,002.05, Downtown Boone, 1st Qtr. Fy2027 Main St Contract, 7,500.00, Dugan Party Rentals, LLC, Foam Party, 400.00, Pest Elimination, Pest Control, 113.40, Elliott Equipment Co, Jet Truck Parts, 825.25, Elmquist Towing Company, Street Sweeper Transport, 663.61, Emily's Papercrafts, Library Programming, 190.00, Employee Benefit System, Dental - Admin, 106,074.03, Environmental Systems Research, GIS Renewal ESRI, 1,650.00, FE Technologies American Corporation, Parts & Maintenance, 5,466.00, FirstNet, Phone & I Pad Service, 221.42, Friends Of The Grimes Public Library, Ia Adventure Pass Membership, 250.00, Gale/Cengage Learning, Large Print Books, 295.20, Graymont Western Lime Inc, Chemicals, 8,558.54, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Adventure Pass, 150.00, Hach Company, Lab Chemicals Hach Company, 160.76, Hawkins Water Treatment Group, Chemicals, 11,965.29, Hayden Goeres, Compliance Services, 170.00, Hirta Public Transit, 1st Half Human Service, 12,750.00, Hokel Machine Supply, Parts, 799.93, Holland Fiberglass, Picnic Tables - Downtown, 22,737.74, Huber Technology Inc, Solenoid Valve, 607.00, Hull Plumbing And Heating, Toilet Pipe Repair, 506.25, Hy-Vee, Library Programming Supplies, 4.66, Impact Community Action, 1st Half Human Service, 6,500.00, Infobunker LLC, Line Of Sight Internet - City Hall, 35.00, Infomax Office Systems Inc, City Hall Printing Contract, 741.14, Insight Public Sector, Microsoft Office 365 Licenses, 25,182.00, Iowa American Rescue, Breaching Training, 75.00, Iowa Dept Natural Resources, Water Supply Construction Permit, 8,098.76, Iowa Family Exotics & Rescue, Library Program, 250.00, Iowa One Call, Location Services, 213.90, Iowa Water and Waste Systems LLC, Sump Pump Collector Line 818 1st, 1,777.50, Iowa Workforce Development, 1st Qtr Unemployment, 201.38, Iowa Workforce Development, 2nd Qtr Unemployment, 328.05, K & R Lawn Care Inc, Nuisance Mowing, 1,845.00, Kiesler's Police Supply, Training, 2,099.90, Kim Crowdy, Property Protection Program, 250.00, Kimball Midwest, Parts, 1,053.63, Klein Concrete, Concrete Slabs Greenspace, 5,824.00, Kodex, Inc, Subpoena Fee, 50.00, Labovich, Tara, Journal In Place Event, Lecture, 100.00, Laerdal Medical Corporation, Airway Training Kit, 6,086.08, Little Princess Parties, Princess Storytime, 205.00, Martin Marietta Materials, Rock Materials, 1,639.94, May, Jonathan, Library Programming, 450.00, McGill Computer Service, Computer Service and Repair, 5,935.10, Meals On Wheels, 1st Half Human Service, 3,250.00, Menards-Ames, Pump and Sprinkler Parts, 496.04, Michael Todd Industrial Supply, Street Sweeper Brooms, 1,252.21, Midwest Quality Wholesale, Restroom Supplies, 52.53, Midwest Tape, Digital Library Materials, 536.85, Minturn, Inc., Ground Storage Reservoir Rehab, 323,377.63, Mutual Of Omaha, Premiums, 243.92, New Century Fs, Diesel and Propane, 2,100.16, Ogden Telephone Co, Internet-Library, 84.95, Ondrea Elmquist, Car Allowance - July, 300.00, Onsite Service Solutions LLC, Maintenance Calibration, 160.00, Orkin LLC, Pest Control June - FRC, 150.54, Phelps The Uniform Specialists, Mops & Rugs, 28.52, Photon Laser Engraving, LLC, 250th Banners & Brackets, 6,450.00, Preferred Pest Management, Quarterly Pest Control, 125.00, Priority Painting, Flagpole Painting - City Hall, 1,050.00, Pritchard Bros Plumbing, Repair A/C - City Hall, 579.30, Public Health Nursing, 1st Half Human Service, 3,750.00, Quality One, Janitorial Service, 2,088.00, Quill LLC, Wipes, Paper, Cups, 170.71, R & W Power, Weed Eater Fuel, 78.99, Radarsign LLC, Radar Sign, 3,921.24, Raph Montag, Legal Services-June, 7,917.00, Revize LLC, Website Services: Microsite, 2,500.00, Roi Energy LLC, Light Replacement, 6,966.00, Rooted Outdoor Solutions, Mower Deck Replacement, 2,140.00, Scholastic Inc, Boone Little Cubs Books, 444.00, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc, Design, 130,560.74, Simmering Cory Inc, CDBG Grant Writing, 2,000.00, Sirchie Acquisition Co LLC, Fingerprint Supplies, 62.72, Spring Green Lawn Care, Lawn Care - FRC, 234.40, Star Equipment Ltd, Compact Track Loader, 47,335.42, State Hygienic Laboratory, Water Tests, 31.00, Steamway Craftsmen Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning After Pipe Repair, 782.54, Streicher's, Training and Equipment, 4,399.44, The Concept Works Inc, Communication Consulting, 1,300.00, The Other Brothers, Library Concert, 500.00, Transparent Language Inc, Online Transparent Language Inc, 756.00, Treasurer/State Of Iowa, Pool Tax, 6.83, Treasurer/State Of Iowa, Sales Tax- May 2026, 2,943.20, Treasurer/State Of Iowa, Water Excise Tax- May 2026, 11,013.51, Uniti, Phone Lines, 1,343.24, Unplugged Wireless Communication, Replacement parts, 5,295.00, US Water Services Corporation, Gate Controller, 5,224.05, Boone News Republican #8004, Boone News Subscription, 107.66, USA Today Media Corp, Public Hearing Publication, 1,196.16, Van Wall Equipment Inc, Parts, 213.05, Verizon Wireless Services LLC, Wireless Service, 240.99, Walters Sanitary Service Inc, Garbage Service, 69.61, Williamson, David, Library Programming, 100.00, Winning Solutions Inc, Quarterly Rental App, 522.00, Winwater Des Moines IA Co, Stormwater Pipe Parts, 16,698.10, Wonderware Inc, Website Hosting/Support, 229.17, Xerox It Solutions, Computer Replacements, 20,166.19, Youth & Family Counseling Cent, 1st Half Human Service, 3,000.00, Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., 1st Half Human Service, 2,500.00, Zachary Stier, Food For Tea Party Prog, 30.81, Paid Total, 1,197,038.21. Expenditures by Fund: General, 230,048.15, Special, 119,278.00, Hotel/Motel, 0.00, Road Use Tax, 61,808.74, Debt Service, 0.00, Water Utility, 108,369.87, Sewer Utility, 39,601.14, Family Resource Center, 3,822.22, Capital Project, 511,459.44, Storm Water Utility, 3,483.50, Expendable Trust, 15,404.31, Agency Account, 103,762.84, Williamson moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2328 for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for Amendment No. 12 to the Southeast Boone Urban Renewal Plan. Ayes: Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, and Kahookele. Nays: none. Hilsabeck moved; Williamson seconded to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2329 for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for East Central Housing Urban Renewal Plan. Ayes: Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays: none. Mayor Casotti thanked the individuals who purchased the America 250th Independence banners, the company that provided the banners, and the Public Works Department for installing them. Moorman moved; Hilsabeck seconded to present the Community Dedication Award to Elijah Stines and Haiden Jennings in recognition of their efforts to help grow and improve the community. Ayes: Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Kahookele, Moorman, and Hilsabeck. Nays: none. Nominee Kris Blocker was determined to be ineligible for the Community Dedication Award as she does not reside within the City limits. Moorman stated that Nights on the Green will be held on July 10th with a Christmas in July theme. He also noted that RAGBRAI is only fifteen (15) days away. Hilsabeck requested follow-up regarding if the code enforcement questions raised during public comments were answered. City Attorney Montag explained that code enforcement is complaint-driven and that, when a complaint is received, the Code Enforcement Officer investigates. He stated that in this case, a fence limited visibility of the property, and a notice was sent to the property owner advising them of the complaint. The owner responded that the chickens had been removed a year prior, and the matter was resolved. Hammer questioned the issuing of a notice without observing a violation and expressed concern about how the action could be perceived. Montag explained that the notice was issued in accordance with City ordinance to notify property owners of complaints and provide an opportunity to address the concern. The Council discussed whether the backyard chicken ordinance should be brought back for further consideration. Kahookele, Hilsabeck, Angstrom, and Hammer expressed interest in revisiting the topic and placing it on a future agenda. Mayor Casotti stated he would consider adding the item after conducting additional research and gathering public feedback. Discussion included concerns regarding public records requests, constituent privacy, and ensuring the matter is addressed through the proper process. The Mayor will follow up with Elmquist regarding placement of the item on a future agenda. Hammer asked for an update on the City-wide cleanup. Moorman suggested preparing a flyer and establishing a date for the event. The item will be discussed at the July 20th Council meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. ATTEST: Kim Majors, City Clerk Dave Casotti, Mayor July 16 2026 LIOW0555289