DATE: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30pm
Location: Town Hall Council Chambers, 105 Humboldt Ave
Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Miller, Council Members: Paula Fulwider, Glenn Hasfjord, Ryan McCart, and Jess Tepner
ABSENT: Rob Mckenna
Derek Dugan - Maintenance & Courtney McCullough - Town Clerk were also present!
Council member Tepner made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Motion seconded by council member Fulwider. All ayes, motion carried.
Council member McCart made a motion to approve the minutes for the August, 3rd 2026 regular meeting as written. Motion seconded by council member Fulwider. All ayes, Motion carried.
Ottosen Elevator supplies our propane and we will be contracting it
at their going rate. Motion was made by McCart and seconded by Hasfjord. All ayes. Motion carried.
Came up with design and size. Will be looking for somewhere to have it made. Motion was made by Tepner, Seconded by Fulwider. All ayes. Motion carried.
This was not discussed a whole lot at the old people finally got back to us after leaving a bad review on google. They are willing to come in and re-do the floor for free of charge!!
We got 3 different estimates and will be going with Jims Carpet one out of Fort Dodge as he has the best service for the price. The carpet in the office is is the original carpet! We will be using carpet squares so in the future if any Water damage happens; we only have to replace certain squares. Motion was made by Tepner, and seconded by Fulwider. All ayes. Motion carried.
We have been working on nuisance properties for a while now. We will be on top of this! Getting quotes from contractors to clean up mess! Motion Carried by Tepner, Seconded by McCart. All ayes! Motion carried.
It has been brought to our attention that kids/teenagers have been
going to the lagoon to hang out! That's poop! 🧐 It also can be dangerous if you fall in! We will be putting cameras out there! Motion was carried by Fulwider, and seconded by Tepner. All ayes! Motion Carried.
The new Flag Pole has been installed by Dan Weydert. It looks amazing! Will be doing landscaping here soon to dress it up there :) Starting this week painting of the office will begin! Motion was carried by Hasfjord, and seconded by McCart. All ayes! Motion carried!
The big bump on the main road has been fixed. We know there are other small ones and they will get to those also in time, really wanted to get that large one fixed before harvest!
Motion was made by Tepner, seconded by McCart. All ayes! Motion carried.
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Total Wages: |
$7555.71 |
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Mid American |
$1387.38 |
electricity for town |
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Router 12 |
$90.00 |
internet/phone |
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Nathan Hosford |
$750.00 |
water services |
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Wellmark BCBS |
$663.56 |
Dereks health insurance for august |
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Quill |
$341.66 |
Office and shop supplies |
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Farmers Coop |
$271.70 |
gasahol/propane/fuel (FD,
City) |
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CID |
$972.00 |
weed killer |
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Ag Source Coop |
$15.25 |
water test |
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Bomgaars |
$64.32 |
bushing, gloves, gaskets |
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Northwest Comm. |
$31.94 |
Library phone |
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Ace Hardware |
$259.51 |
impact, bits |
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Hawkins |
$222.93 |
water supplies |
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HACH |
$209.95 |
water testing kit |
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C&B Supply |
$7.75 |
tube of caulk |
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Team Lab. Chem.
Corp |
$70.00 |
marking stick |
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Humboldt Newspaper |
$243.73 |
publishing x2 |
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Century Link |
$278.35 |
phone fire dept. |
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Iowa DNR |
$210.00 |
water supply operation |
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CLAIMS REPORT: General: |
$7707.41 |
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Landfull/Garbage: |
$2112.61 |
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Water: |
$3858.46 |
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Sewer: |
$1325.56 |
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15. ADJOURN
Council Member Tepner made a motion to adjourn meeting at 6:30; seconded by council member Hasfjord. All ayes.
Town
Clerk: Courtney McCullough