City of Mapleton Minutes - Regular Council Meeting October 8, 2025 The regular meeting of the city council was held October 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following members present, Abby Koenigs Mayor Pro-Tem, Benita Uhl, Jacob Zawodny and Joe Hogan. Mayor Streck and Zach Schrader attended via telephone. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Attorney Mike Schmiedt from Crary Huff was also present. Motion by Jacob Zawodny, second by Benita Uhl to approve minutes from the previous meeting. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to approve the agenda and remove Austin Bettin sidewalk topic. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to update Water Tower lot prices to $35,000.00 for lots 1 and 2 and $45,000.00 for lots 3 and 4 and update advertising and listing of lots. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to turn this over to the city attorney for action. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Allen Towne and Becky Schofield were present as they own the property and discussed that they have been cleaning up and removing cars. There have been three demolition derby cars on the lot but they stated they are down to one car. They will continue to work on cleanup. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to direct Mike Schmiedt to respond to Jeff and Deanna Shupe’s attorney regarding property cleanup and an extension. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to approve Resolution 2025-09 adopting the new plat for Water Tower extension. Ayes: Joe Hogan, Benita Uhl, Jacob Zawodny and Abby Koenigs. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to proceed with the request from DNR for asbestos inspection and potential removal and access to the property for inspection. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to advertise the lot at 201 No. 6th Street for sale at $15,000.00 and a sign will be placed on the property as for sale by owner. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to approve moving the ash pile from burn pile to the field once the crops are harvested for a cost not to exceed $3,000.00. This will be presented to the electric board as they rent the ground out. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to approve the first reading of Ordinance 490 Amending Scope of Bicycle Regulations in the Mapleton City Code to Include Electrical Bicycles and Pedestrian Conveyances. Ayes: Jacob Zawodny, Abby Koenigs, Joe Hogan, Benita Uhl. Absent: Zach Schrader. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Jacob Zawodny to approve first reading of Ordinance 491 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mapleton, Iowa by Amending Section 92.02 Entitled Rates for Services and amending provisions pertaining to water rates effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: Abby Koenigs, Joe Hogan, Benita Uhl, Jacob Zawodny. Absent: Zach Schrader. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Jacob Zawodny to approve first reading of Ordinance 492 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mapleton, Iowa by Amending Section 99.01 Entitled Sewer Service Charges Required effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: Benita Uhl, Abby Koenigs, Jacob Zawodny, Joe Hogan. Absent: Zach Schrader. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Jacob Zawodny to approve bulk water permit to increase from $180.00 per year to $200.00 per year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to continue with the abandoned property process for the property at 301 ½ So. 3rd Street. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Jacob Zawodny to approve advertising for the brome ground near the airport for the 2026 season. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to reimburse Brent Streck $500.00 for the pool chairs. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to post the city clerk position, advertise in the paper and on social media as open until filled. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to approve advertising for snow removal help at $17.00 per hour and give Marshall Goslar the authority to hire as needed. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to approve payment of the bills as presented. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: All. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Brent Streck, Mayor Attest: Karla Uhl, City Clerk MP10-16-25
