NEVADA CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Nevada, Iowa, met for a meeting in the Council Chambers of Nevada City Hall located at 1209 6th Street, Nevada, Iowa. Mayor Pro tem Jason Sampson, convened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, pursuant to the rules of the Council. The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board in compliance with the open meeting law.
The roll was called indicating the following named Council Members present and absent. Present: Luke Spence, Henry Corbin, Charlie Good, Jason Sampson, Andy Kelly. Absent: Sandy Ehrig.
Staff Present: Erin Clanton, Jordan Cook, Erin Mousel, Chris Brandes, Lucas Battani, Dennis Pratt, Doug Pratt, Jayson Kingsbury, Ray Reynolds, Kellan Sydnes, Joe Mousel, Devin Cornish, Mike Sauer, Derek Thomas. Also in attendance were: Zhi Chen, Stacey Kingsbury, Ray Beatty, Sue VandeKamp, Scott Walkner, Jim Samuelson, Jennifer Luengas-Otto, Shannon Thiele.
Motion by Andy Kelly, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve the agenda. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Kelly, Corbin, Good, Sampson, Spence. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing: At 6:01 p.m. Mayor Pro tem Sampson announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on June 11, 2026. The public hearing is for proposed CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:01 p.m.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Henry Corbin, to adopt Resolution No. 100 (2025/2026): A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, forms of contract and estimate of cost for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project. After further discussion from council Luke Spence amended his motion to table Resolution No. 100 (2025/2026) until the next meeting, when amended motion was seconded by Henry Corbin to. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Corbin, Good, Sampson, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
No action was taken by council on the consideration of Bids for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project and Resolution No. 101 (2025/2026): A Resolution awarding contract for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project.
Public Hearing: At 6:15 p.m. Mayor Pro tem Sampson announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on June 11, 2026. The public hearing is to dispose of city property. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:15 p.m.
Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Andy Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 102 (2025/2026): A Resolution to Convey an Easement on City Property. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Corbin, Kelly, Spence, Good, Sampson. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 8, 2026Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 90311-90416 and Electronic Numbers 5576-5714 (Inclusive) Totaling $677,173.53 (See attached list)Authorize Payment of $51,839.00 to Iowa Municipal Workers Compensation Association for FY 2026/2027 Insurance after July 1, 2026Authorize Payment of $432,962.00 to Iowa Communities Assurance Pool and Cyber Insurance for $13,695 to CFC for FY2026/2027 Insurance after July 1, 2026Approve Financial Reports for Month of May, 2026
After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Corbin, Good, Sampson, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC FORUM: Shannon Thiele presented information regarding Retraining Program offered by "The Alliance". Mayor Pro tem Sampson proclaimed July as Parks & Recreation Month. Mayor Pro tem Sampson swore in Full-time Police Officer Kellan Sydnes.
Motion by Andy Kelly, seconded by Luke Spence, to approve Pay App No. 06 West Indian Creek, SRF Project A from RW Excavating Solutions in the amount of $75,607.62. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Kelly, Spence, Corbin, Good, Sampson. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve Change Order No. 01 Trunkline Manhole Rehabilitation from Orchard, Inc. in the reduction of ($2,600.00). After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Corbin, Good, Sampson, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Andy Kelly, seconded by Charlie Good, to adopt Resolution No. 103 (2025/2026): Resolution to Provide for a notice of hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the 2026/27 Street Reconstruction Program – 2nd Street from Lincoln Way to N Avenue, and the taking of bids therefor. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Kelly, Good, Sampson, Spence, Corbin. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Charlie Good, to approve Outdoor License for Camelot Theater Foundation, 1114 6th Street, for outdoor service on July 22, 2026 for RAGBRAI. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Good, Sampson, Kelly, Corbin. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve Outdoor License for Gatherings Event Venue/Farmhouse Catering, 1024 6th Street, for outdoor service on July 22, 2026 for RAGBRAI. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Corbin, Good, Sampson, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve Request for use of City Space for an Outdoor Liquor License Application from Sports Bowl for RAGBRAI on July 22nd. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Corbin, Good, Sampson, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Charlie Good, seconded by Luke Spence, to approve Five Day Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for DOYOUBOWL2, LC d/b/a Sports Bowl, 1136 6th Street Ste 1, effective July 20, 2026 for RAGBRAI on July 22, 2026. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Good, Spence, Corbin, Sampson, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Charlie Good, to approve Five Day Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for DOYOUBOWL2, LC d/b/a Sports Bowl, 90 W I Ave Lot Field, Effective July 15, 2026 for Story County Fair. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Good, Sampson, Kelly, Corbin. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Luke Spence, to approve option 1: Approve the purchase of the Schwarze A7 Demo Unit Street Sweeper for Streets Department from Elliott Equipment for $330,350.00. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Corbin, Spence, Good, Sampson, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Charlie Good, to approve option 1: Approve the bid from Shop Tools for removal of the existing lift and installation of new four-post service lift for Streets Department in the amount of $31,685.00. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Good, Sampson, Kelly, Corbin. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Andy Kelly, to approve option 1: Approve the Estimate from Superior Roof Coatings for new roof at Senior Center in the amount of $11,495.00. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Kelly, Corbin, Good, Sampson. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Andy Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 104 (2025/2026): A Resolution Accepting and Approving the Plat of Survey for First Christian Church Nevada, Story County, Iowa. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Kelly, Corbin, Good, Sampson. Nay: None. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion by Charlie Good, seconded by Andy Kelly, to adjourn the meeting. Following voice vote, the Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried at 6:51 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
Jason Sampson, Mayor Pro tem
ATTEST: Erin Mousel, City Clerk
City Of Nevada Claims, 6/22/26
Employee Benefit Syst, pyrll-9,480.73; Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-710.48; Eftps, pyrll-31,183.14; Cornish, Devin, pyrll-50.00; Hutton, Ryan, pyrll-355.42; Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-1,739.86; Employee Benefit Syst, pyrll-17.36; Eftps, pyrll-1,363.46; Akd Hvac, svcs-120.00; Amazon, sppls-1,725.69; Cengage Learning, sppls-575.74; Center Point, sppls-25.17; Craig Mcclanahan, svcs-360.00; Demco, sppls-2,646.40; Follett Content Sol, sppls-184.25; Friends Of Grimes Pub Lib, sppls-250.00; Ingram Library Services, sppls-36.50; Junior Library Guild, sppls-1,928.64; Marshalltown Alarm, svcs-123.47; Micromarketing, svcs-42.45; Midwest Tape, svcs-854.22; Quill, sppls-39.75; Schendel Pest Control, svcs-35.00; Scholastic, svcs-764.00; Woodhouse, Ian, rfnd-80.00; Payroll, pyrll-86.34; Payroll, pyrll-36.94; Collection Services Center, pyrll-122.02; Mission Square, pyrll-565.00; Alliant Utilities, svcs-4,899.31; Alleys Pizza, sppls-171.00; Ames Lock & Security, svcs-290.00; Arnold Motor Supply, sppls-213.22; Astra Security, svcs-2,299.00; Bishop, Shelby, rfnd-19.90; Bmi, svcs-459.00; Brick Gentry Pc, svcs-11,780.00; Capital Sanitary Supply, sppls-1,084.45; Central IA Water Assoc, svcs-653.33; Conflation Labs, svcs-12,000.00; Consumers Energy, svcs-26,230.56; Cutting Edge Painting, svcs-1,950.00; Dakota Supply Grp, sppls-1,037.24; Dash Sports, svcs-275.00; Dept Of Insp,Appl,Lic, svcs-40.00; Dorsey & Whitney, svcs-27,500.00; Draintech, svcs-740.00; Ejs Supply, sppls-3,263.71; First Responder Spply, sppls-7,780.00; Frerk, Wyatt, rfnd-9.99; Fritz, Gene, sppls-38.13; Harbor Freight, sppls-7.99; Hawkins Inc, sppls-7,683.37; Hokel, sppls-2.88; Jax Electrical Svcs, svcs-837.31; John Deere Fin, sppls-637.78; Jones & Bartlett, sppls-195.28; Ketcher, Rick, rfnd-56.87; Kruck P& H, svcs-2,100.00; Martin Bros Dist, sppls-291.03; Medicap Pharmacy, sppls-342.24; Menards, sppls-269.31; Metronet, svcs-294.90; Midland Business Park, rfnd-15.05; Neely, Rex, rfnd-95.17; Nevada Hardware, sppls-799.92; Northway Well And Pump, svcs-29,119.60; Perfect Motion Sports, svcs-600.00; Pratt Sanitation, svcs-1,042.74; Quadient Finance, sppls-1,000.00; Shaffer's, svs-1,789.23; Sigler, sppls-317.85; Skunk River Cycles, svcs-125.00; Spectrum Paint, sppls-59.75; State Hygienic Lab, svcs-5,295.00; Story Co Housing, rfnd-75.00; Story Co Treasurer, svcs-568.00; Tenley, Hunter, rfnd-20.17; The Knox Co, sppls-2,642.00; USA Bluebook, sppls-366.70; Utility Service Co, svcs-13,096.88; Verizon Wireless, svcs-381.90; Wehrman, Elizabeth, rfnd-99.28; Westrum Leak Det, svcs-2,700.00; Wex Bank, sppls-3,337.20; Wieth, Gerald, rfnd-84.99; Williamson Elec, svcs-6,111.84; Windstream, svcs-253.69; Payroll, pyrll-484.84; Payroll, pyrll-1,482.22; Payroll, pyrll-207.79; Payroll, pyrll-34.63; Payroll, pyrll-207.79; Payroll, pyrll-131.59; Payroll, pyrll-304.75; Payroll, pyrll-117.74; Payroll, pyrll-76.18; Payroll, pyrll-90.04; J & M Displays, svcs-10,000.00; Arnolds, sppls-124.41; Bound Tree, sppls-369.10; Draintech, svcs-8,228.02; Freedom Tire & Auto, sppls-805.32; IA State Ready Mix, svcs-700.00; M&R Properties IA, svcs-10,538.90; Martin Bros Dist, sppls-810.64; Mid States Material Hnd, svcs-12,039.81; Mng Inc, sppls-1,624.75; Nevada Economic Dev, svcs-70,000.00; On Track Const, svcs-50,496.26; Peterson, Seth & Evie, svcs-3,241.74; R. Friedrich & Sons, svcs-44,994.16; Verbio, svcs-100,000.00; Williamson Elec, svcs-9,381.31; Payroll Eft-104,607.03; Fire Payroll Eft-5,070.74; Total: 677,173.53
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