STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS October 20, 2025 6:00 p.m.

STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS October 20, 2025 6:00 p.m. The City Council of Boone, Iowa, met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers on October 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Stines presiding. The meeting was also available via Zoom. The following Council Members were present: Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Angstrom. Absent: Byrd. Moorman moved; Williamson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Angstrom. Nays: none. Mayor Stines swore in Police Officer Cale Naeve. Byrd joined by Zoom at 6:07 p.m. Maggie Burger, Senior Vice President, Speer Financial, presented the annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report. Courtney Sisson, Arts Board, presented the proposed City logo designs. Williamson inquired whether any of the designs would be difficult to apply to City vehicles. Following discussion, the Council agreed to narrow the options to designs five (5) and seven (7), with color schemes in red and green to align with the school colors, to be brought back for a final decision or possible public input. Henson moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve Resolution 3437 directing the sale of $1,275,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2025, to Robert W. Baird and Co., Inc. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, and Henson. Nays: none. Williamson moved; Kahookele seconded to approve Resolution 3438 ordering construction of the Water Treatment Plant Ground Storage Rehabilitation and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefore. Ayes: Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, and Kahookele. Nays: none. Moorman moved; Hilsabeck seconded to set a public hearing for November 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the granting of an easement being 15' x 15' area, of an electric line lying north of Park Avenue and east of McHose Drive. Ayes: Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays: none. Harrison Swift, Executive Director of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, provided a third-quarter update, highlighting that the Prairie Place Project will receive an additional $823,393.00 in funding from Workforce Housing Tax Credits for Phase Two, and noted upcoming events and meetings. Moorman moved; Henson seconded to approve the Street Closure application for the 10th annual Trunk or Treat, October 23, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Story Street from 6th Street to 9th Street. Ayes: Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, and Hilsabeck. Nays: none. Henson moved; Angstrom seconded to approve Resolution 3439 approving and authorizing the execution of an Economic Development Assistance Contract between Daisy Brand, LLC, Iowa Economic Development Authority, and the City of Boone. Ayes: Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, and Williamson. Nays: none. Moorman moved; Henson seconded to approve Resolution 3440 authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 HMA Restoration SWAP Project with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) in an amount of $193,000.00. Ayes: Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Angstrom. Nays: none. Williams reviewed the Library Report with the Council. Cornelis explained the feedback session and presentation of ideas and concepts from the park survey for the future of Boone's parks, developed by students and faculty from Iowa State University's Landscape Architecture program. Osmundson stated the Recreation Department has youth fishing and cardio dance coming up this Saturday, October 25, 2025. He also explained the upcoming Fireside Chat to be held at the Library, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Moorman moved; Henson seconded to approve Resolution 3441 authorizing the sale of personal property, .40 and .45 ammunition, to other Police Officers and/or Police Departments at fair market value. Ayes: Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, and Byrd. Nays: none. Elmquist stated that the final $10,000.00 Housing Incentive Grant has been awarded and asked the Council whether they would like to continue the program. She informed the Council that a realtor is interested in submitting applications for two (2) additional homes. Elmquist recommended allocating $100,000.00 from the General Fund to continue the program. Williamson moved; Henson seconded to approve continuing the Housing Incentive Grant program with $100,000.00 from the General Fund. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, and Henson. Nays: none. Elmquist advised that the Finance Officer has submitted her two (2) weeks' notice and requested the Council's approval to advertise the position with a salary range of $75,000.00 to $100,000.00. The Council agreed. Mayor Stines asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda; no requests were made. Henson moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Minutes of previous meetings. 2) Bills payable. 3) Resolution 3442 approving the hiring of Cale Naeve to fill a vacancy in the Boone Police Department with a wage set at $5,840.89 per month. 4) Resolution 3443 approving the execution of an Engagement Agreement for the Water Treatment Plant Ground Storage Reservoir Rehabilitation Project with Ahlers and Cooney, P.C., with a flat fee of $2,000.00. Ayes: Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, and Kahookele. Nays: none. Access Systems Leasing, Printing Contract, 230.48, Acco Unlimited Corporation, Pool Supplies, 4,170.32, Ahlers & Cooney Pc, Legal Fees, 3,500.00, Alicia Schneckloth, Housing Incentive, 5,000.00, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 703.93, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 1,545.33, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 14,620.89, Amazon Capital Services, Parts/Supplies, 521.66, Arnold Motor Supply, Parts/Supplies, 148.13, Arnold Motor Supply, Parts/Supplies, 3,200.05, Automatic Systems, Update Drive Hours/Troubleshoot Scada, 397.50, AWWA IA Section, Conference Registration, 390.00, Boehm Insurance Agency, Insurance Premium, 1,764.00, Bolton & Menk, Engineering Fees, 6,822.50, Bomgaars, Clothing Allowance/Parts/Supplies, 367.35, Bomgaars, Parts/Supplies, 468.66, Boone Ace Hardware, Parts/Supplies, 379.59, Boone Ace Hardware, Parts, 135.47, Boone County, Property Taxes, 615.35, Boone County Auditor, Dispatch Services, 67,590.00, Boone County Convention & Visitors, 2nd QTR 2026 Hotel/Motel, 22,500.00, Boone County Hospital, Blood Test, 15.88, Boone County Landfill, Waste Disposal, 1,845.06, Boone County Recorder, Recording Fees, 163.00, Boone News Republican, Publications, 172.16, Bradley Rholl, Reimbursement, 19.00, Builders First Source, Materials/Supplies, 128.50, Builders First Source, Parts/Supplies, 35.38, Carquest, Fuel/Water Separator Filter, 47.73, CDS Global, UB Monthly Processing, 2,007.02, CDS Global, Postage, 2,621.86, Cemstone Products Company, Concrete Curb Protection, 800.00, Central IA Ready Mix, Materials, 2,323.00, Central IA Distributing, Wasp Spray/Glass Cleaner, 197.00, CenturyLink, Phone Services, 93.05, CenturyLink, Phone Services, 207.21, CenturyLink, Phone Services, 290.75, Chase Signs & Graphics, Applying Decals, 982.80, Cintas Corporation, First Aid Refill, 114.92, City of Boone, Utilities, 33.17, CJ Cooper & Associates, Administration Fee, 545.00, Condon's Services, Tire, 120.00, Core & Main, Water Meters, 19,541.84, D & J Complete Tree Service, Stump Removal, 26,700.00, D & J Complete Tree Service, Hazard Tree, 1,200.00, Dakota Supply Group, Watermain Repair, 1,478.19, Dale Farnham, Contract Services, 5,002.00, Dept of Inspections & Appeals, Boiler Inspections, 80.00, Dick's Fire Extinguisher, Annual Certification/ Maintenance, 219.55, Drew Demery, Reimbursement, 19.00, Elite Construction, Gutter Repair, 1,664.00, Elixir, 411 Prescriptions, 734.93, Elmquist Towing Company, Towing Services, 301.22, Emanual Miller, Housing Incentive, 6,407.50, Employee Benefit System, Insurance Premium, 102,663.96, Environmental Health Dept, Pool Inspection, 639.00, Evoqua Water Technologies, Clarifier Drive Unit, 61,503.34, Evora Energy, Fuel Farm Construction, 578,249.50, Fareway Stores, Pool Concession, 391.44, Fast Lane Auto Care, Car Wash Soap, 134.50, FirstNet, Phone Services, 1,426.97, Galls Parent Holding, Clothing Allowance, 797.23, Garbage Guys, Waste Removal, 94.00, Golden Valley Hardscape, Mulch, 2,065.50, Grainger, Waders, 283.29, Graymont Western Lime, Chemicals, 7,641.06, Growmark, Propane/Key Fobs/Fuel Tank Program, 2,192.78, Hawkins Water Treatment Group, Chemicals, 7,285.87, Heartland Tire & Auto Care, Park Gator Tire, 498.00, Herman Drainage, Repairs/Tree Removal/Mowing, 7,982.87, Hiway Truck Equipment, Repairs, 503.20, Hull Plumbing and Heating, Pool Parts/Repairs, 3,092.05, Hy-Vee, Supplies, 20.97, IA Firefighters Association, Memberships, 21.00, IA Law Enforcement Academy, Hazmat Training, 25.00, IMFOA, Certification Fee, 150.00, Infobunker, Internet Services, 91.00, Interstate Power Systems, Generator Repairs, 4,341.17, Janet Westrum, Property Protection Program, 250.00, Josh Olsen, Reimbursement, 201.50, Key Cooperative, LP, 300.00, Kiesler's Police Supply, Ammo, 5,595.62, KWBG, Advertising Contract, 367.20, Kyle's Garage Doors, Garage Door Repair, 219.00, Martin Marietta Materials, Road Gravel Stock, 1,674.66, McGill Computer Service, Computer Services/Monthly Monitoring, 1,578.50, Menards, Parts/Supplies, 47.96, Menards, Parts, 93.33, Midwest Quality Wholesale, Supplies, 132.73, Midwest Wheel Companies, Front Wheel Hub, 278.12, MSTS Receivables, Torque Wrench, 63.98, Municipal Supply, Water Main Valve Box, 393.20, Mutual of Omaha, Life/AD&D Premium, 264.32, Nicusa- IA Division, Service Fee, 10.08, Nikkel & Associates, Pump Repair, 704.75, North Risk Partners, 411 Medical Claims, 789.60, Nuso , SIP/VOIP Lines, 260.28, Ogden Telephone, Internet Services, 74.95, Ogden Telephone, Internet Services, 84.95, Outdoor Envisions, Downtown Mulch, 136.80, Outdoor Image, UF Stump, 360.00, Pat Clemons Chevrolet, Truck Repairs, 22.61, Penny Vossler, Stump Maps, 300.00, Phelps The Uniform Specialists, Mops & Rugs, 30.52, Pomp's Tire Service, Tire Repair, 407.50, Portable Pro, Portable Toilet Services, 435.00, Portable Pro, Portable Toilet Services, 345.00, Presenta Plaque Corporation, Plaque Kits, 170.78, R & D Industries, Service Video Equipment, 64.00, R & W Power, Chainsaw Repairs, 226.48, Reserve Account, Postage Refill, 1,500.00, SCP Distributors, Pool Rescue Tubes, 124.62, Seth Janssen, Reimbursement, 19.00, Sheffer Enterprises, Catalyst Grant, 40,000.00, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Engineering Fees, 125,442.47, Staples Advantage, Supplies, 16.79, Staples Oil Company, Gasohol/Diesel, 7,868.88, Stivers Midwest Pro, New Patrol Car Upfitting, 10,962.89, Storey Kenworthy, Checks/Supplies, 1,188.62, Story Construction, North Clarifier Drive Install, 55,801.00, Stuehmer Contracting, Custodial Service, 800.00, Sunstrom Miller Press, Financial Envelopes, 336.00, The Concept Works, Consult/Content Agreement, 2,750.00, The Northway Corporation, Well Rehabilitation, 29,250.00, Treasurer/State of IA, Pool Sales Tax-September 2025, 51.59, Uline, Lost Building - File Cabinets, 4,030.00, UnityPoint Health, BLS Instructor, 230.00, USA BlueBook, Parts, 252.34, Van Wall Equipment, Parts/Repairs, 39.03, Walters Sanitary, Waste Removal, 216.40, Walters Sanitary, Waste Removal, 731.54, WHKS & Co, I/I Inspect Phase 7, 35,833.00, World Insurance Associates, State of IA Insurance Filing Fee, 504.13, Xerox Corporation, Copier Agreement, 100.47, Bills Paid Total, 1,327,207.82. Receipts by Fund: General, 381,732.67, Special, 175,101.36, Hotel/Motel, 22,899.09, Road Use Tax, 191,737.18, Debt Service, 0.00, Water Utility, 341,319.45, Sewer Utility, 306,268.59, Family Resource Center, 4,829.12, Capital Project, 41,320.81, Storm Water Utility, 0.00, Expendable Trust, 7,260.79, Agency Account, 0.00. Expenditures by Fund: General, 107,282.47, Special, 43,174.45, Hotel/Motel, 22,500.00, Road Use Tax, 15,609.67, Debt Service, 0.00, Water Utility, 60,469.51, Sewer Utility, 156,149.26, Family Resource Center, 220.51, Capital Project, 759,561.60, Storm Water Utility, 36,083.00, Expendable Trust, 0.00, Agency Account, 126,157.35. Moorman moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2324 to allow the City of Boone, Iowa to change the stop intersections in the Code of Ordinances, amending Chapter 65 by adding 65.02(60), the intersection of South Jackson Street and Hancock Drive is a three-way stop intersection. Ayes: Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays: none. Angstrom moved; Henson seconded to waive the second reading of Ordinance 2324 to allow the City of Boone, Iowa to change the stop intersections in the Code of Ordinances, amending Chapter 65 by adding 65.02(60), the intersection of South Jackson Street and Hancock Drive is a three-way stop intersection. Ayes: Williamson, Angstrom, Byrd, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, and Hilsabeck. Nays: none. Mayor Stines reported that he participated in the Governor's Economic Development Roundtable. He noted that the Governor expressed being impressed with the high level of cooperation between the City, Boone School District, Boone County Hospital, and Boone County. Moorman reported that he attended the open house for the 8th and Ringold townhomes. He noted that one (1) of the homes has been sold, with three (3) still available. He toured the townhomes and commented that they are very nice and offered at a great price point for Boone. Kahookele reminded everyone that following Trick-or-Treating on October 31, 2025, there will be a Halloween parade held downtown. Holly Stecker also stated that voting for the favorite decorated business window will close on the same day, October 31, 2025. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. ATTEST: Kim Majors, City Clerk Elijah Stines, Mayor October 30 2025 LIOW0395268