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CITY OF MINGO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES– 7-14-2026 - 6:30 pm – City Hall
Mayor Perry called a meeting to order at 6:30 pm with approval of agenda motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Karsjens. AIF MC 4-0. Council members present: Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, Karsjens, Bode & Freeman. Absent Crozier.
Mayor Perry asked for approval of the previous council meeting minutes. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Freeman. AIF MC 4-0.
Public Works – Electric Pump inspected the pump motors at the lift station and they were operating as should be. Also discussed a couple of ditches and drainage and came up with a plan. Mayor Perry will have a conversation with the homeowner. Tony will order a couple of cement rings to raise a couple of manholes.
MEDCO. Scott Hoskins gave update. Still waiting for first 3 lots to close and begin construction, hopefully soon. The City will start maintaining weeds and grass & erosion. Still waiting for communication from the IDOT before we begin work on the drainage issue on Davenport and along HWY 117.
Hometown Pride – Scott Hoskins gave report. Hillbilly Bike Ride and HeART festival took place last weekend. Nice turnout and the vendors were happy and ready to come back for next year. Freshened up the M at the trailhead, will relocate the garbage cans to their permanent spots. Received a grant for $15,000.00 from Jasper Community Foundation for ballfield upgrades and basketball court area. Thank you to JC Foundation for their continued support of our community!!
Library – Report available.
Community Center – report available.
Fire Department – Matt Forschler gave updates. Updated call list was provided to council. Received $25,000 from Prairie Meadows Grant to help fund SCBA fill station. Also received $14,550.00 from Jasper Community Foundation for a defibrillator. Great news and thank you to both programs and their generosity!!
Action items:
1. Motion by Bode & 2nd by Freeman to approve chicken permit for 202 E. Main Street. AIF MC 4-0.
2. City clerk gave information on the possibility of Mingo Senior Center being a drop off site for senior meals. More discussion will follow with Mingo Senior Center board members.
3. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Bode to adopt Resolution 27-1 Approval of alcohol license for Station Street Cycle Shop. Roll Call Vote: Crozier-Absent, Freeman-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Karsjens-Aye, Bode-Aye. Resolution passed.
4. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle& 2nd by Freeman to adopt Resolution 26-26 approving FYE transfers. Roll Call Vote: Bode-Aye, Crozier-Absent, Karsjens-Aye, Freeman-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye. Resolution passed.
5. Motion by Freeman & 2nd by Bode to adopt Resolution 27-2 approving resolution designating the official location for meeting notices pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.4. Roll Call Vote: Bode-Aye, Crozier-Absent, Karsjens-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Freeman-Aye. Resolution passed.
6. Motion by Bode & 2nd by Freeman to adopt Resolution 27-3 approving year end transfers to Reserve Sub Funds for Fire Department & Community Beautification. Roll Call Vote: Freeman-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Crozier-Absent, Bode-Aye, Karsjens-Aye. Resolution passed.
7. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Freeman to approve bills and financials.AIF MC 4-0.
8. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Freeman to adjourn regular council meeting, Mayor Perry adjourns meeting at 7:43 pm. AIF MC 4-0.
NEWS AND EVENTS
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FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHES CLOSET - LOCATED AT THE CITY LIBRARY
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Tuesday & Thursday 9-Noon
Wednesday 1-5 PM
Friday 9-11 PM
Saturday 9-11 AM
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