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100 N. Station Street |Mingo, IA 50168

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CITY OF MINGO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES– 10-13-2026 - 6:30 pm – relocated to City Park Shelter due to power outage of the entire town.
    
1. Call to Order/Agenda Approval
Mayor Perry called a meeting to order at 6:32 pm with approval of agenda motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier.  AIF MC 5-0.   Council members present: Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, Karsjens, Crozier, Freeman and Bode.
2. Previous Meeting Minutes
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Freeman. AIF MC 5-0.
3. Public Comment
Missie Arndt & Megan Hopkins discussed water concerns.  Wondered if the city has had anyone out to check storm drainage lines and manholes.  Jeff Gladson inquired about update at 107 S. Walnut.
4. Public Works
Lagoon discharge has begun.  Iowa Rural Water Association was out to check on infrastructure concerns on Davenport Street-everything looked good, no separations found at all.  Tony working with our engineer V&K to try and pinpoint some I&I coming into our sewer. Will consider smoke testing of some areas when weather permits.  Will continue to work with IRUA to find a solution for the new meter they installed at the water entry point for the City as we are unable to read it daily right now as required by the IDNR.
5. Jamey Robinson with Jasper County Emergency Management discussed the Jasper County county-wide outdoor warning siren project to see if the City of Mingo was interested in participating in the project.
6. MEDCO
Medco board members approved purchase agreements and addendums along with the final pay Request from Vanderpool.  A new builder should start building the first home here real soon.  Medco Board also rejected 2 bids for tiling and ditch work along HWY 117, will reach out for more bids. 
7. Hometown Pride
Continue working on ball field with grant funds received from Jasper Community Foundation.  One more set of bleachers to finish painting.
8. Library/Community Center
Reports were available.
9.Fire Department
Waiting for the new washing machine and new SCBA equipment to finish out 3 grants received from Jasper Community Foundation, Prairie Meadows and the State Local Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
10. Old Business
Updates were given on the nuisance abatement proceedings for 107 S. Walnut St., Mingo
11. Action items:
A. Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to adopt Resolution 27-5 Approval of annual Street Finance Report FYE 6/30/2026.  Roll Call Vote: Bode-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Karsjens-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Freeman-Aye. Resolution passed.
B. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to approve Annual Financial Report for FYE 6/30/26.  AIF MC 5-0.
C. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Freeman to adopt Resolution 27-6 approving appointment of Volunteer Fire Department Officers.  Roll Call Vote: Freeman-Aye, Bode-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Karsjens-Aye, Crozier-Aye.  Resolution passed.
D. Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Karsjens to adopt Resolution 27-7 adopting a policy pertaining to personally identifiable information (PII) applicable to all federal funding awards.  Roll Call Vote: Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Karsjens-Aye, bode-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Freeman-Aye. Resolution passed.
E. Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Karsjens to adopt Resolution 27-8 Approval of setting parameters for the sale of lots 1-10 in Morning Sun Addition III & allowing MEDCO to sign purchase agreements if parameters are met. Roll Call Vote: Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Nay, Karsjens-Aye, Bode-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Freeman-Aye.  Resolution passed.
F. Motion by Karsjens & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to adopt Resolution 27-9 adopting Title VI Program setting processes for handling discrimination complaints to comply with Civil Rights Laws to utilize Federal funding.  Roll Call Vote: Bode-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Karsjens-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Freeman-Aye.  Resolution passed.
G. Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to Adopt Resolution 27-10 Adopting Code of Conduct in compliance with Federal guidelines for utilizing Federal funding.  Roll Call Vote: Bode-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Karsjens-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Freeman-Aye. Resolution passed.
H. Motion by Crozier& 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to approve Annual Urban Renewal Report for FYE 6/30/2026.  AIF MC 5-0.
I. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Freeman to approve Maintenance Agreement with Electric Pump for lift station maintenance beginning 7/1/2027.  AIF MC 5-0.
J. Motion by Freeman & 2nd by Karsjens approving the signing of dual agency consent agreement for Homes by Advantage by MEDCO.  AIF MC 5-0.
K. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to participate in the Jasper EMA outdoor warning siren program.  Max City contribution will not exceed $8,000.  AIF MC 5-0.
L. Motion by Karsjens & 2nd by Freeman to approve MEDCO signing purchase agreement for Morning sun Additon III, Lot 5 sale.  AIF MC 5-0
M. Motion by Karsjens & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to approve MEDCO signing addendum to purchase agreement with Savannah Homes.  AIF MC 5-0.
N. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Freeman approval of building permit for Wright Build LLC (Homes By Advantage) for lot 5.  AIF MC 5-0.
O. Motion by Karsjens & 2nd by Crozier to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 21-Amending Economic Development Commissions duties to incorporate Resolution 27-8 setting parameters for the sale of lots 1-10 in Morning Sun Addition III.  Roll Call Vote: Bode-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Nay, Karsjens-Aye, Freeman-Aye.  First Reading passed.
P. Motion by Karsjens & 2nd by Crozier to waive 2nd & 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 21 as super majority council was present.  Roll Call Vote: Karsjens-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Nay, Freeman-Aye, Bode-Aye, Crozier-Aye.  Ordinance adopted.
Q. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to approve Vanderpool’s pay estimate No. 7 & 8 less $3,000 held for retainer until a repair issue is resolved.  AIF MC 5-0.
R. Tiling project along HWY 117 was tabled during MEDCO meeting, so therefore was tabled for council meeting as well.
12. Todd P. Veenstra & Kimm informed the council that before we could apply to get on the IUP list we would need to complete the antidedegration study first.  Todd will work on a contract agreement to have the work done for next council meeting.
13. Bills and Financials
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Freeman to approve bills and financials.  AIF MC 5-0.
14. Adjournment
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to adjourn regular council meeting, Mayor Perry adjourns meeting at 8:04 pm.  AIF MC 5-0.