City of Ute Regular Council Meeting July 14, 2025 – City Hall 6:00pm – Monday The Ute City Council met with Mayor Henschen in regular, open session on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6pm in the Council Chambers with the following council members present: Jimmy Carlson, Josh Gotto, Sue Kelm, Matt Leitz. Absent: Ryan Pithan. Also Present: City Clerk Megan Peitsch, Public Works Superintendent Lonnie Carlson. 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 no speakers. Mayor Henschen reported that two building permits had been approved: 227 E 4th St – Conex Box, 620 Smith St – New Deck. Public Works Superintendent LCarlson shared a general update. Marked trees in the right of way are expected to be removed at the end of this month. Well Project is still in engineering phase with JEO and working on gathering the test results and data they need. City Clerk Megan Peitsch presented the following financial reports for the month of June: Cash Report, Treasurer’s Report, Outstanding Transactions, Budget by Function, Bank Reconciliation for Banks 1 and 4, and Tax Liabilities. For Fiscal Year 2025, Peitsch presented the FY25 Investment Report and Outstanding Debt Obligation Report. The FY25 audit with the State Auditor’s Office will be the week of July 21. Banyon conversion is going well, but financial and reconciliation reports may be slightly delayed next month as the conversion is not yet complete. The City of Ute will have three positions on the election ballot this fall: 2 council member (4 year term) and 1 Mayor (2 year term). For more information, contact City Hall or the Monona County Auditor. Receipts for the Month of June totaled: $41,461.27. 001 GENERAL $8,849.30, 006 LIBRARY $4.80, 110 ROAD USE TAX $5,286.03, 112 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $91.92, 121 LOCAL OPT SALES TAX $2,836.99, 600 WATER $18,050.91, 610 SEWER $6,341.32. Motion by Leitz/Kelm to approve the consent agenda consisting of: Approval of June 2025 Bills and Payroll; Approval of City Council Minutes: 6/09/2025 Regular Meeting; Approval of May cash report, treasurer’s report, outstanding transactions, budget by function, bank and utility billing reconciliations, tax liabilities, FY25 Investment Report, and Outstanding Debt Obligation Report as presented by City Clerk; Approval of Ada J’s Alcohol License Application (Class C). All Ayes. MC Motion by Gotto/JCarlson to approve the resolution authorizing the City Clerk to destroy certain records of the City of Ute in accordance with Section 372.13(5) of the Iowa Code (RESOLUTION #2025-19). All Ayes. MC Motion by JCarlson/Gotto to approve the resolution regarding assessment of unpaid nuisance mowing charges (RESOLUTION #2025-20). All Ayes. MC Discussion was held on the follow-up of the ambulance audit comments. Peitsch met with the Ambulance department on June 23. Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Bank Account reconciliation will be run through the City accounts. Payroll will also need to be added. Peitsch will discuss with the auditors the best way to bring the account onto the City records and reporting. Resolutions regarding this will be on the next Council meeting. The old water tower will be removed the week of July 28th. Residents are encouraged to keep clear to allow for a safe and easy removal. Motion by Leitz/JCarlson to close the streets surrounding and near the tower as needed for the removal. All Ayes. MC Motion by Leitz/Gotto to approve the server purchase proposal from ACS for City Hall. All Ayes. MC Motion by Kelm/Leitz to approve the New Cooperative Propane Contract with an increase to 1,500 gallons. All Ayes. MC Motion by Leitz/JCarlson to approve moving the camera at the old water tower to the security light pole at the same intersection. All Ayes. MC Motion by Gotto/Leitz to authorize SAM, inc. (GIS) to convert the new water tower main data to our interactive GIS map. All Ayes. MC Council was made aware of House File 706 and the changes to the open meeting training requirement for newly elected officials and appointed board members. Motion by JCarlson/Gotto to approve having no charge for Hwy 141 garage sale listings for the City of Ute. All Ayes. MC Next regular council meeting is Monday August 11, 2025 at 6pm at City Hall, Motion by Gotto/Leitz to adjourn at 6:39pm. All Ayes. MC Submitted By: Megan Peitsch, City Clerk Claims Report June 2025 For July Meeting Vendor, ReferenceAmount Acco, Chemicals$187.30 Acs, Computer Support$245.00 Amazon Business, Bookshelf$242.08 Badger Meter Meter Hosting$31.49 Banyon Data Systems, Banyon Conversion And Software $17,147.00 Barco Asphalt, Signs$176.19 Bc’s Ampride Travel Plaza, Fuel$125.88 Bomgaars, Supplies$32.45 Bryce Meeves, Reimbursement Aed Supplies$605.62 Chn Garbage Service, Garbage Pickup$2,400.10 Eftps Irs, Fed/Fica Tax$1,584.01 Foundation Analytical Lab, Water Testing$1,799.50 Incontrol Electronics, Fire Door Access$17.00 Iowa Department Of Revenue, State Taxes$155.58 Iowa Department Of Revenue, Wet Tax June 2025$999.33 Iowa Dept Of Natural Resources, Fy26 Annual Public Water Supply Fee$36.75 Iowa League Of Cities, Annual Dues$431.00 Iowa Unemployment, Qtr 2 Unemployment$65.14 I-Pave Construction, Main St Resurfacing$49,996.52 Ipers, Ipers$1,076.19 Lonnie Carlson, Reimbursement Irwa Conf Registration $225.00 Mapleton Press, Publishing$314.98 Midamerican, Electric$1,796.05 Midamerican, Electric$21.87 Moores Portables & Pumping, Port-A-Pot - June$280.00 Moores Portables & Pumping, Port-A-Pot - May$320.00 Mumm Soft Water, Softener Salt$11.00 Office Of Auditor Of State, Fy24 Audit$25,531.48 Onawa Public Library, Monona County Fair Reimbursement$19.27 Sam, Inc, Annual Gis Dues$1,320.00 Simpco, Fy26 Dues$722.50 Usda, Loan 91-06, July 2025$2,565.00 Usda, Loan 91-04, July 2025$2,578.00 Usps, Postage$664.36 Ute Senior Citizens, July Senior Meals Contract$140.00 Ute Tire & Automotive, Tractor Parts$7.20 Visual Edge, Copier Lease$92.50 Wellmark, Health Insurance$1,148.59 Wex, Fuel$297.14 Windstream, Phone/Internet$412.40 Wipco, Sewer Electric$40.00 Accounts Payable Total$115,861.47 Payroll Checks$7,837.77 ***** Report Total *****$123,699.24 General$57,258.78 Library Fund (Gen)$417.75 Road Use$50,814.93 Employee Benefits$574.30 Water$11,007.01 Water Capital Project$610.03 Sewer$3,016.44 Total Funds$123,699.24 MP7-24-25
