City of Ute Regular Council Meeting July 13, 2026 – City Hall 6:00pm – Monday The Ute City Council met with Mayor Henschen in regular, open session on Monday July 13, 2025 at 6pm in the Council Chambers with the following Council Members present: Jimmy Carlson, Josh Gotto, Sue Kelm, Ryan Pithan, Matt Leitz (arrived 6:05pm). City Staff Present: City Clerk Megan Peitsch, Public Works Superintendent Lonnie Carlson, Deputy Clerk Denise Dunahoo. Public in Attendance: Kala Sweeting, Daniel Hageman, Karen Hicks, Leanne Thies. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor Henschen. Motion by JCarlson/Gotto to approve the agenda. All Ayes. MC Public Forum had 1 speaker. Kala Sweeting spoke regarding the nuisance abatement at 119 E 1st St. Council Member Leitz arrived at 6:05pm. Mayor Henschen gave a general update and presented a sample rental inspection checklist and ordinance for Council consideration for a later date. City Clerk Peitsch presented the following June financial reports: Cash Report, Bank Reconciliations, Treasurer’s Fund, Outstanding Transactions, Budget by Function, Cash Report to Budget by Function Balancing, Tax Liabilities, Monthly Check Listings, UB Reconciliation, and FY26 Investment Report. The FY26 Outstanding Debt Obligation Report filed with the State was presented. FY26 Audit is scheduled for the week of August 10. Receipts for the Month of June totaled: $46,129.85. 001 General $12,359.55; 006 Library $717.00; Road Use Tax $4,718.14; Local Option Sales Tax $3,505.88; Water $18,399.43; Sewer $6,429.85. Motion by Kelm/Leitz to approve the consent agenda consisting of: Approval of June 2026 Bills and Payroll; Approval of City Council Minutes: 6/8/2026 Regular Meeting; Approval of Liquor License for Ada J’s (Class C); Approval of All Presented Financial Reports. All Ayes. MC Motion by Gotto/Leitz to approve the resolution approving filling vacant positions to mayor’s committee appointments for the 2026 calendar year – Library Board (RESOLUTION #2026-25). All Ayes. MC. Motion by Pithan/JCarlson to approve the resolution annually designating the official location for posting public meeting notices (RESOLUTION #2026-26). All Ayes. MC Motion by JCarlson/Leitz to approve the resolution authorizing the City Clerk to destroy certain records of the city of Ute, Iowa in accordance with section 372.13(5) of the Iowa Code (RESOLUTION #2026-27). All Ayes. MC Discussion was held on the status of current and potential nuisance abatements. Clerk will send a letter to 200 S Briggs requesting status of planned property improvements. Council Member Leitz left at 6:36pm. Discussion was held on the Hwy 141 garage sales. Council Member Leitz returned at 6:37pm. Motion by Gotto/Pithan for the City Clerk to collect sale listings at no charge and distribute maps for the garage sale. All Ayes. MC Street closures for Ute Fun Days were announced. On Friday Aug. 14, the street will be closed in front of 402 E 4th St. The parade will follow the same route as previous years. On Saturday Aug. 15, South Day Ave will be closed from 2nd St to 4th St and Main St will be closed from South Day to South Riddle. Discussion was held on the monitoring violation of the water testing schedule give by the Iowa DNR. Postings will be made at Post Office, City Hall, and Community Bank. Mailings will go out on 7/14/26. Testing was done by the City, but the results were not verified by the State by the deadline. Testing was taken up four days later for verification. FY27 street work quotes were received from Barkley Asphalt and Knife River. Motion by JCarlson/Gotto to approve the FY27 street work quote from Barkley Asphalt in the amount of $23,700.00. All Ayes. MC Discussion was held on the USPS Post Office HVAC and the issues that the unit has been having. No action taken. Motion by Leitz/Pithan to approve the 2026-2027 Propane Contract from New Cooperative. All Ayes. MC Mower quotes from Van Wall (Denison) and AgriVision (Onawa) were reviewed. Motion by Pithan/Leitz to approve trading in the current mower with AgriVision (Onawa) and purchasing the new mower from AgriVision (Onawa) for $4,225.00 All Ayes. MC Discussion was held on the Public Works Superintendent extended partial leave of absence and coverage for street sweeper and snow plow. No action taken. City Hall will be closed Monday September 7, 2026 for Labor Day. Next Regular Council Meeting is Monday August 10, 2026 at 6pm at City Hall. Motion by Leitz/Gotto to adjourn at 7:00pm. All Ayes. MC Submitted by: Megan Peitsch, City Clerk June 2026 Claims For July Meeting Vendor, Description Amount Acco, Water Chemicals $493.48 Acs, Cloud Backup - 5 Months $250.00 Acs, Camera License 1 Year Renewal $139.96 Amazon Business, Office Supplies $36.71 Ampride Tire & Auto Center, Mower Fuel $62.00 Bomgaars, Plant Food For Planters $15.98 Chn Garbage Service, Garbage Pickup $2,454.70 Crary Huff, Legal $98.00 Dunlap Plumbing & Heating, Water Plant Heat Pump Repair $141.80 Eftps Irs, Vendor Liability $1,019.87 Foundation Analytical Lab, Water Testing $52.50 Incontrol Electronics, Fire Door Dues $17.00 Iowa Department Of Revenue, Vendor Liability $79.40 Iowa Department Of Revenue, Wet Tax June 2026 $1,171.78 Iowa Dept Of Natural Resources, Npdes And Operation Permit Fee $86.50 Iowa Dept Of Natural Resources, Annual Water Supply Fee Fy27 $36.38 Iowa League Of Cities, Member Dues Fy27 $439.00 Iowa One Call, Water Locates $36.10 Iowa Workforce Development, Unemployment Qtr 2 2026 $42.24 Ipers, Vendor Liability $756.31 Mapleton Press, Publishing $111.61 Megan Peitsch, Mileage Reimbursement $170.35 Midamerican Energy, Electric $1,804.92 Moores Portables & Pumping, Park Port-A-Pot $320.00 New Cooperative Inc, Weed Control Chemicals $202.63 Quill, Supplies $165.50 Simpco, Fy27 Dues $722.50 Stinn Backhoe & Plumbing, Curb Stop Repair $1,335.24 Usda, Usda Loan 98491 July Payment $2,578.00 Usda, Usda Loan 98492 July Payment $2,565.00 Usps, Postage $1,278.00 Ute Senior Citizens, Senior Contract July 2026 $140.00 Veit, Copier Lease $97.78 Wellmark, Health Insurance $1,276.07 Wex, Mower Fuel $44.06 Windstream, Phone/Internet $497.20 Wipco, Electric $47.50 Accounts Payable $20,786.07 Payroll Checks $4,896.92 Total Disbursements $25,682.99 **** General $11,929.76 Library $205.72 Water $10,244.17 Sewer $1,856.41 Road Use $808.89 Employee Benefits $638.04 Total All Funds $25,682.99 MP7-23-26
