City of Ute Regular Council Meeting June 8, 2026 – City Hall 6:00pm – Monday The Ute City Council met with Mayor Henschen in regular, open session on Monday June 8, 2026 at 6pm in the Council Chambers with the following Council Members present: Jimmy Carlson, Josh Gotto, Sue Kelm, Matt Leitz, Ryan Pithan. City Staff Present: City Clerk Megan Peitsch, Public Works Superintendent Lonnie Carlson (By Phone). The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor Henschen. Motion by JCarlson/Gotto to approve the agenda. All Ayes. MC No speakers for public forum. Mayor Henschen gave a general update. Building permits were approved for 227 N Day (Deck) and 310 E 7th St (Shed). Public Works Superintendent LCarlson gave a general update. City Clerk Peitsch presented the following May 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, and UB Reconciliation. Receipts for the Month of May totaled: $44,589.59. 001 General $14,404.06; 110 Road Use Tax $4,501.73; 121 Local Option Sales Tax $3,551.81; 600 Water $15,688.34; 601 Water Deposit $200.00; Sewer $6,243.65 Motion by Pithan/Kelm to approve the consent agenda consisting of: Approval of May 2026 Bills and Payroll; Approval of City Council Minutes: 5/4/2026 Regular Meeting; Approval of Tobacco License for SPARETIME; Approval of All Presented Financial Reports. All Ayes. MC Motion by Pithan/Gotto to approve the resolution regarding the assessment of unpaid utility charges (RESOLUTION #2026-21). All Ayes. MC Motion by Gotto/JCarlson to approve the resolution authorizing the transfer of certain funds at the end of Fiscal Year 2026 (RESOLUTION #2026-22). All Ayes. MC Motion by Leitz/Kelm to approve the resolution approving an extension of a temporary salary adjustment of Part-Time Public Works Shannon Hahn for the duration of her service during the Public Works Superintendent’s leave of absence (RESOLUTION #2026-23). All Ayes. MC Motion by Pithan/Kelm to approve the resolution setting wages for employees of the City of Ute for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (RESOLUTION #2026-24). FY2027 Wages: Public Works Superintendent Lonnie Carlson $29.00/hr with $4.00 shift differential; City Clerk Megan Peitsch $26.00/hr, PT Public Works Shannon Hahn $15.00/hr, Deputy Clerk Denise Dunahoo $16.00/hr, Custodian Micah Peitsch $11.00/hr, City Council and Mayor are set by Ordinance and remain unchanged. Ayes – Gotto, Kelm, Leitz, Pithan. Nays – None. Abstain – JCarlson (Conflict of Interest). MC 4-0-1 Motion by Leitz/Pithan to approve signing the 28E Agreement with the IDOT for the maintenance and repair of primary roads and municipalities. All Ayes. MC Discussion was held on current nuisance abatements in process. No action taken at this meeting due to extensions. Discussion was held on a potential dangerous building/nuisance for 405 E 1st St. Areas of concern were already being addressed by property owner and no further action was taken at this time. Discussion was held on a potential nuisance abatement for 329 E Main St. Areas of concern were already being addressed by property owner. Clerk will send a letter with updated areas of concern and reconsider next month. No action taken. Motion by Leitz/Gotto to move $70,000 to IPAIT accounts for the Water Fund. All Ayes. MC Next regular council meeting will be Monday July 13, 2026 at 6pm at City Hall. Motion by JCarlson/Pithan to adjourn at 6:44pm. All Ayes. MC Submitted by: Megan Peitsch, City Clerk May 2026 Claims For June Meeting Vendor, Description Amount Acco, Water Chemicals $503.48 Acs, Sonicwall 2 Year License $1,555.50 Ampride Truck Plaza, Fire Unit 4 Fuel $28.04 Badger Meter, Meter Hosting $39.06 Bomgaars, Flowers For Main Street $54.27 Chn Garbage Service, Garbage Pickup $3,502.80 Eftps Irs, Vendor Liability $1,674.46 Foundation Analytical Lab, Water Testing $52.50 Gary Goslar, Fire Dept Reimbursement - Mulch $29.97 Go Daddy, Website Hosting For Wordpress 3 Yr $539.64 Gpm Environmental Solutions, Lagoon Flow Meter Calibration $508.00 Heartland Backflow Inc, Backflow Device Testing $170.00 Hydro Plumbing Inc, Sewer Clean Out And Locate $1,012.50 Incontrol Electronics, Fire Door Dues $17.00 Iowa Department Of Revenue, Wet Tax April 2026 $926.87 Iowa Department Of Revenue, Vendor Liability $163.37 Iowa Department Of Revenue, Wet Tax May 2026 $972.55 Iowa One Call, Locates $25.20 Ipers, Vendor Liability $1,276.97 Jamie Neddermeyer, Row Tree Removal - Final Payment $7,000.00 Lonnie Carlson, Mileage Reimbursement $179.80 Mapleton Press, Publishing $200.69 Megan Peitsch, Reimbursement - Mileage $56.53 Midamerican Energy, Electric $1,511.59 Monona County Landfill, July - Dec 2026 Assessment Billing $8,450.00 Moores Portables & Pumping, Port-A-Pot Rentals $320.00 New Cooperative Inc, Propane Fire Station Tank Rent $130.00 Sam, Inc, Annual Gis Website Maintenance $1,320.00 Shannon Hahn, Reimbursement $14.97 Usa Bluebook, Water Testing Supplies $516.26 Usda, Usda Loan 98491 June Payment $2,578.00 Usda, Usda Loan 98492 June Payment $2,565.00 Usps, Certified Letter $20.96 Ute Senior Citizens, June 2026 Senior Contract $140.00 Veit, Copier Lease $97.78 Wellmark, Health Insurance $1,276.07 Wex, Fuel $79.22 Windstream, Phone/Internet $497.20 Wipco, Sewer Electric $47.50 Accounts Payable $40,053.75 Payroll Checks $8,737.26 Total Disbursements $48,791.01 ****** General $31,756.09 Library $203.01 Water $11,320.23 Sewer $4,064.68 Road Use $808.96 Employee Benefits $638.04 Total All Funds $48,791.01 MP6-18-26
