Minutes of the Roland City Council
Regular Session
Wednesday, Meeting October 15, 2025
Note: The following are unofficial until they are approved by the City Council at the next council meeting.
The Roland City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at Roland City Hall with Mayor Kurtis Bower presiding.
Council Members' Present: Jonathan Kepley, Aaron Burres, Riley Larson, Doug Sargent, Curtis Kentner.
Staff Present: City Clerk Mellisa Mattingly,and Public Works Supervisor Dalton Johnston. There were also 7 visitors from the public.
Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kentner to approve the consent agenda for this meeting which included Agenda for October 15, 2025, but move item #13 to before item #5, Minutes from October 1, 2025, Regular Council Meeting and Claims for October 15, 2025, in the amount of $82,542.96. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Open Forum: Nothing.
Sheriff's Report: Nothing.
Department Head Reports: Public Works Supervisor, and the library gave reports to the Mayor and City Council. No action was taken.
Garbage Bids were discussed.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kentner to postpone Resolution 25-39 A Resolution approving bid and authorizing contract for solid waste collection, transportation, and disposal to the November 19th, 2025, meeting. All in favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kentner to postpone Resolution 25-41 A Resolution approving a 28E Contract and Agreement for use and support of a solid waste reclamation, recycling and disposal system to the November 19th, 2025, meeting. All in favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kepley to postpone the approval of Ordinance 156 Amending provisions pertaining to Animal Licensing. All in favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kepley register for the October 23 Open Meeting and Open Records Training at 5:30. All in favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Sargent and seconded by Kepley to drill for a new well spot. All in favor. Motion Carried. Council Member Larson Abstained from the vote.
Brenda Dryer with the Ames Regional Economic Alliance was to be at this meeting to talk to Council about the TIF LMI but was not able to make it.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kepley to postpone the mayor signing the variance request tax increment financing application until the next meeting. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Sargent for the Mayor to sing off on the fence permit for 201 S Green St instead of it going to the Board of Adjustments. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Sargent to approve the first reading of Ordinance 157 Repealing Chapter 147 Water Well Protection. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Kentner, Sargent, Kepley, Larson, Burres. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kentner to approve waving the second and third readings of Ordinance 157 Repealing Chapter 147 Water Well Protection. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Sargent, Kepley, Larson, Burres, Kentner. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kentner to approve the final reading of Ordinance 157 Repealing Chapter 147 Water Well Protection. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Larson, Burres, Kepley, Sargent, Kentner. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Sargent and seconded by Kentner to approve the first reading of Ordinance 158 Amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a new chapter regulating mobile food vendors. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Kentner, Sargent, Kepley, Larson, Burres. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Kentner and seconded by Larson to approve waving the second and third readings of Ordinance 158 Amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a new chapter regulating mobile food vendors. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Sargent, Kepley, Larson, Burres, Kentner. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Sargent and seconded by Kepley to approve the final reading of Ordinance 158 Amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a new chapter regulating mobile food vendors. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Larson, Burres, Kepley, Sargent, Kentner. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Kentner and seconded by Larson to approve the ezbusiness card management service agreement between TCM Bank and the City of Roland and for Dalton and Mellisa to sign the agreement. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Larson to approve Resolution 25-42 A Resolution amending the credit card policy. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Sargent, Kentner, Kepley, Burres, Larson. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Sargent and seconded by Larson to add extra speed humps. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Larson and seconded by Sargent for Dalton to order an animal net. Council Members Kepley, Sargent, and Larson voted Aye. Council Members Burres and Kentner voted Nay. Motion Carried 3 to 2.
A Motion was made by Larson and seconded by Kepley for Mayor Bower to declare a change in date for beggar's night in the City of Roland from Friday October 31, 2025, to Thursday October 30, 2025, from 6pm to 8pm. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Open Forum: None.
Mayor and Council Reports/Comments: Mayor Bower reminded everyone of the Candidate Forum at the Library on October 26, 2025, starting at 6:30.
Council Member Burres would like to have a discussion on possibly replacing Veenstra and Kim at the next meeting.
Burres moved for the adjournment of the meeting at 6:58 pm seconded by Kentner. All in Favor. Motion Carried. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday November 5, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Roland City Hall.
CLAIMS
GENERAL FUND
15-Oct-25
Law Enforcement
Story County Treasurer
Police Protection $23,896.29
Total Law Enforcement $23,896.29
Fire
Alliant Energy Electric $70.50
Danko supplies $788.72
Menards supplies $27.88
Menards supplies $105.60
Mes $7,877.72
Toyne test on pump $584.50
Wex Bank fuel $105.34
Total Fire $9,560.26
Street Lighting
Alliant Energy Electric $2,096.88
Total Street Lighting $2,096.88
Library
Alliant Energy Electric $386.28
Business Card-L Books, DVD's, other supplies $730.96
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $615.24
Iowa Communications long distance $2.25
Madison Life life insurance $38.44
Menards supplies $98.62
Wages Payroll $2,219.96
Windstream telephone $74.82
Total Library $4,166.57
Museum
Alliant Energy Electric $34.82
Total Museum $34.82
Park
Alliant Energy Electric $269.53
Bo's outdoor solutions Fall spray & fertilizer $850.00
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $148.26
Golden Valley mulch $125.00
Menards supplies $130.48
Wages Payroll $543.15
Total Park $2,066.42
Cemetery
Alliant Energy Electric $29.64
Total Cemetery $29.64
Pool
Alliant Energy Electric $225.71
Complete Communications Internet $67.95
Total Pool $293.66
Policy & Administration
Alliant Energy Electric $473.36
Central Financial Group add commercial property to policy $97.00
Complete Communications Internet $6.99
Copy Systems copier $58.30
Dorsey & Whitney UR plan amend & Property disposition $7,547.00
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $314.40
Gannett publications $177.28
Madison Life life insurance $52.77
Wages Payroll $957.35
Wellmark health insurance $2,518.40
Total Policy & Admin. $12,202.85
ROAD USE
Alliant Energy Electric $84.71
Child Support $64.96
Econo Signs new speed hump signs $653.52
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $363.78
IAMU quarterly safety training $232.67
Madison Life life insurance $37.29
Wages Payroll $1,259.41
Wellmark health insurance $625.53
Wex Bank fuel $235.17
Total Road Use $3,557.04
Capital
Menards supplies for city hall $22.88
Menards supplies for city hall $135.97
SHE $607.56
Total Capital $766.41
Economic Development
Alliant Energy Electric $129.99
Total EcDev $129.99
WATER
Ag Source testing $14.50
Alliant Energy Electric $1,573.82
Child Support $63.05
City of Roland water deposit refunds $1,191.27
Copy Systems copier $32.55
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $510.28
Forte ACH Fee $28.50
IAMU quarterly safety training $232.67
LRE Water test drill well $7,416.75
Madison Life life insurance $37.28
Treasurer, State of Iowa Wet Tax $779.25
Treasurer, State of Iowa Sales Tax $151.26
Wages Payroll $1,701.05
Wellmark health insurance $625.53
Wex Bank fuel $156.35
TOTAL WATER $14,514.11
SEWER
Ag Source testing $14.50
Ag Source testing $107.25
Alliant Energy Electric $313.92
Child Support $63.06
Complete Communications Internet $20.00
Copy Systems copier $32.55
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $510.24
Forte ACH Fee $28.50
Hill's Backhoe & Tiling N Erickson st & National $4,454.62
IAMU quarterly safety training $232.66
Madison Life life insurance $37.29
Treasurer, State of Iowa Wet Tax $779.24
Treasurer, State of Iowa Sales Tax $151.26
Wages Payroll $1,701.05
Wellmark health insurance $625.53
Wex Bank fuel $156.35
TOTAL SEWER $9,228.02
GRAND TOTAL $82,542.96
Revenue
General Fund $190,472.84
Fire $151.20
Employee Benefits $33,443.57
TIF $25,446.17
Debt Service $90,336.56
Capital projects $30,750.00
Water $10,110.78
Sewer $15,454.95
Total Income $396,166.07
October 30 2025
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