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Mon Jul 6, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $135K loan notes for water tower project

The council approved two resolutions to issue up to $135,000 in general obligation capital loan notes for the water tower project. They also approved the consent agenda, fire department battery purchase, and discussed fiber internet installation and water line updates. No residents spoke at the public hearing for the loan notes.

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City of Martensdale Regular City Council Meeting Minutes July 6, 2026 Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance. Members present: Scott Henson, Travis Berger, and Travis Tibbits were present. Members absent: Brad Prichard Citizens Comments: None. The agenda was approved by Henson; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Berger, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda was presented: the June 8, 2026, June 22, 2026 minutes, June 2026 payables and receipts, May 2026 financials and the July 2026 payables. Tibbits made a motion to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Berger, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Report: The city clerk stated she had found the last adopted zoning book which was adopted in 1999 and should be updated. The city clerk suggested sending it to Simmering-Cory who is updating our ordinance book or to Iowa State to make sure it is updated according to the new comprehensive plan. The city council said to send it to both and see which one can update it according to our comprehensive plan. Maintenance Report: Fire Dept. Report: Chief Henson said there were 2 fire calls and 21 EMS calls last month. He stated they need to be new batteries for the tanker with the cost being around $1,000.00. Tibbits made a motion to purchase the batteries; seconded by Berger. On a r …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves FY2025-26 budget amendment and $135K loan resolution

The Martensdale City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment for FY July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, and approved Resolution 06.22.2026 to fix a date for a meeting on authorizing a loan agreement and issuing up to $135,000 in general obligation capital loan notes. The council also approved publishing a new flood plain ordinance notice and transferring $30,320.60 from the RUT fund to the general fund for salaries. No residents attended the special meeting; all votes were 3-0.

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City of Martensdale Special City Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2026 Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance. Members present: Scott Henson, Travis Berger, and Travis Tibbits were present. Members absent: Brad Prichard Citizens Comments: None. City Council Comments: No comments. The agenda was approved by Henson; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye, Berger, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Berger made a motion to open the public hearing for the Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026; seconded by Henson. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye, Berger, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. There were no residents present at the special city council meeting. Tibbits made a motion to close the public hearing for the Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye, Berger, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. There was discussion on the Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Tibbits made a motion to approve the Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026; seconded by Henson. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye, Berger, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. There was discussion on Resolution 06.22.2026, A Resolution Fixing Date for a …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves floodplain ordinance update, new peddler's permit

The Martensdale City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 6-1-2026 updating floodplain management, required by the DNR to stay in the floodplain insurance program. They also approved a new peddler's permit with extended hours (until 9:00 pm) and adjusted pricing. The council discussed a potential cost-share with Warren Water for a new water tower and heard a voluntary annexation request, but took no formal action on either.

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City of Martensdale Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2026 Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance. Members present: Scott Henson, Travis Berger, and Travis Tibbits were present. Members absent: Brad Prichard Citizens Comments: None. City Council Comments: T. Berger thanked the Martensdale St. Mary's FAA for placing the flags for Memorial Day. The agenda was approved by Henson; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Berger, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda was presented: the May 4, 2026, May 26, 2026 minutes, May 2026 payables and receipts, April 2026 financials and the June 2026 payables. Tibbits made a motion to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Berger, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Report: No report. Maintenance Report: Zach Wood asked whether the city council wanted concrete or asphalt when the streets are completed and curb and gutter. The city council would prefer concrete with the curb and gutter, but it will depend on the cost. Zach will get quotes. Fire Dept. Report: Chief Henson said there were 4 fire calls and 18 EMS calls last month. He stated they completed the ISO training, passed it and it should help drop their insurance rate. He said the garage door has been repaired at the fire station. Additional Payables and Expenses: Scott H …
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Tue May 26, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $135,000 loan notes and school easement

The council unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing the issuance of up to $135,000 in general obligation capital loan notes for the city, and approved a public facilities and use easement with Martensdale St. Mary's School. A budget amendment meeting was scheduled for June 22, 2026, due to higher-than-budgeted insurance costs.

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City of Martensdale Special City Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026 Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance. Members present: Scott Henson, Travis Berger (phone), Brad Prichard and Travis Tibbits were present. Members absent: None. Citizens Comments: None. The agenda was approved by Henson and seconded by Prichard. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Additional payables for May 2026 were presented. Tibbits made a motion to approve the additional payables, seconded by Prichard. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Henson made to open the public hearing on the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of Notes to Evidence the Obligation of the City thereafter Not to Exceed $135,000.00; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. No residents present for the public hearing. Berger made a motion to close the public hearing on the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of Notes to Evidence the Obligation of the City thereafter Not to Exceed $135,000.00; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Resolu …
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Mon May 4, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $135K ambulance bond steps, tables water tower easement

The council approved a bond counsel agreement and set a May 26 public hearing for up to $135,000 in general obligation notes to buy an ambulance. A resolution approving a public facilities easement for a future water tower site was tabled until the next meeting. The council also discussed a voluntary annexation request for property on 30th and Inwood, with applicants to return June 8. No other substantive decisions were made.

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City of Martensdale Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2026 Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance. Members present: Travis Berger, Brad Prichard and Travis Tibbits were present. Members absent: Scott Henson. Citizens Comments: None. The agenda was approved by Berger; seconded by Tibbits. On a roll call vote: Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda was presented: the April 6, 2026 property tax levy minutes; April 6, 2026 regular minutes, and April 27, 2026 approval of 2026-2027 minutes; April 2026 payables and receipts, March 2026 financials and the May 2026 payables. Tibbits made a motion to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Prichard. On a roll call vote: Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Report: The city clerk said there will be a city audit this year. Additional Payables and Expenses: The city clerk presented an additional payable to Chris Allen for $100.00 for extra help for Zach Wood. Prichard made a motion to approve the payable to Chris Allen; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Kyle and Erin McCullough from St. Mary’s, Iowa were present to discuss voluntary annexation for property they recently purchased on 30th and Inwood. They have talked to the M …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2026-2027 budget and certifies city taxes

The Martensdale City Council held a public hearing for the adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget and certification of city taxes. No citizens were present. The council unanimously approved Resolution 04.27.2026, adopting the budget and certifying city taxes for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

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City of Martensdale Special City Council Meeting Minutes Public Hearing for the 2026-2027 Budget Adoption and Certification of City Taxes April 27, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. Members present: Scott Henson, Travis Berger (by phone), Brad Prichard (by phone), and Travis Tibbits were present. Members absent: None. The agenda was approved by Henson, seconded by Tibbits. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye; Prichard, Aye; and Tibbits Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Berger made a motion to open the public hearing for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 - Adoption of Budget and Certification of City Taxes; seconded by Tibbits. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye; Prichard, Aye; and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. No citizens present. Henson made a motion to close the public hearing for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 - Adoption of Budget and Certification of City Taxes; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye; and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Resolution 04.27.2026, A Resolution for the Adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget and Certification of City Taxes for the City of Martensdale, Iowa was presented. Tibbits made a motion to approve Resolution 04.27.2026; seconded by Prichard. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye; and Tibbi …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves 2026-27 budget, sets public hearing for April 27

The council unanimously approved the 2026-2027 budget and set a public hearing for April 27, 2026. It also approved a new building permit contract with Veenstra & Kimm, a farm lease with Zach Wood, and a water utility rate study with WHKS Engineering. The council declined to add umbrella insurance this year and tabled discussion on the Iowa Ave. water building.

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City of Martensdale Regular City Council Meeting Minutes April 6, 2026 Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. Members present: Scott Henson, Travis Berger, Brad Prichard, and Travis Tibbits were present. Members absent: None. Citizens Comments: None. The agenda was approved by Tibbits, seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye; Prichard, Aye; and Tibbits Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda was presented: the March 2, minutes; March 2026 payables and receipts, January 2026 financials and the April 2026 payables. Tibbits made a motion to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Berger. This city clerk had an additional expense for the fire dept. to Amazon for approximately $600.00 for garage openers for the fire station. Prichard made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the additional payable to Amazon; seconded by Henson. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye; Prichard, Aye; and Tibbits Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Josh Tibbits was present to discuss the 2026-2027 insurance policy for the city. He thanked the city for working with Rudolph Insurance. He presented the insurance and discussed all the policy; the price had gone up more than we had budgeted for insurance. Rudolph did add umbrella insurance which cost an extra $4,000.00. The new ambulance was discussed, and the insurance will go up for it when it is purchased. The city council discuss …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves sale of Wagon St. property to Kilger Holdings for $7,500

The council approved Resolution 03.01.2026 to sell a portion of Wagon Street and Lot 9, Block 1, Strable's Addition to Kilger Holdings LLC for $7,500, including attorney and publication costs. They also approved purchasing a 2018 ambulance from the City of Norwalk for about $115,000 and remodeling the fire station door for $10,935. The council changed its insurance provider to Rudolph Insurance, with one abstention. A public hearing for the 2026-2027 tax levy was scheduled for April 6, 2026.

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City of Martensdale Regular City Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance. Members present: Scott Henson, Travis Berger, and Travis Tibbits were present. Members absent: Peggy Halterman and Brad Prichard (arrives at 8:00 p.m.) Citizens Comments: None. The agenda was approved by Henson, seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, and Tibbits Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda was presented: the January 5, 2025 minutes; February 2026 payables and receipts, December 2025 financials and the March 2026 payables. Tibbits made a motion to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, and Tibbits Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Jim Lane, Lane Insurance, Norwalk, IA was present to discuss the city's liability and casualty insurance. He stated Lane Ins. has been in business for 47 years and he has been the current agent for the city's policy for 20 years. He stated his company has not been sold but they did team up with Main St. insurance to help them for other parts of the insurance policies. He told the city council he believed there would be an 8-12 percent in insurance this year. He stated that our city has been a good policy because we do not have a lot of workman comp claims or accidents. Rich Parker from Veenstra and Kimm was present to discuss the city's tra …
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Mon Feb 9, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves Wagon Road vacation, water tower land search, and budget items

The Martensdale City Council approved several items, including vacating Wagon Road, purchasing a transfer switch for the lagoon generator, conducting water leak detection, buying ambulance supplies, signing a Stryker contract, and approving salary increases. They also discussed the 2026-2027 budget, deferred a new pickup truck purchase, and directed staff to explore land for a new water tower.

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City of Martensdale Regular City Council Meeting Minutes February 9, 2026 Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance. Members present: Scott Henson, Travis Berger, Brad Prichard and Travis Tibbits were present. Members absent: Peggy Halterman Citizens Comments: None. The agenda was approved by Henson, seconded by Prichard. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda was presented: the January 5, 2025 minutes; January 2026 payables and receipts, November 2025 financials and the February 2026 payables. Prichard made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the additional payable to Chris Allen; seconded by Berger. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Berger, Aye, Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Report: The 2026-2027 budget will be discussed. Maintenance Report: Zach Wood talked has talked to two landowners about purchasing some land for the new water tower, they both said they were not interested in selling at this time. He told the city council he has spoken with Dr. Watson at the school and there may be a piece of land they would sell the city for the new water tower. Zach said there is five acres for sale which is more than we need but could be used for future growth in the area the new water tower could be installed. The city council told Zach to check into th …
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Mon Jan 5, 2026

City Council

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City of Martensdale Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2026 Mayor Gideon called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance. Members present: Scott Henson, Brad Prichard and Travis Tibbits (by phone) were present. Members absent: Travis Berger and Peggy Halterman Mayor Gideon thanked Brad Prichard for all his years of service. Brad Prichard thanked all current and past city council members that he has worked with over the years. The agenda was approved by Henson and seconded by Tibbits. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. 2026 Appointments were presented: Resolution 01.05.2026 A Resolution Naming Depositories was presented. Prichard made a motion to approve Res. 01.05.2026; seconded by Tibbits. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. City Newspaper: Indianola Advocate, Henson made a motion to approve the city newspaper; seconded Prichard. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor ProTem: Mayor Gideon asked Brad Prichard to be the Mayor ProTem, he agreed. Henson made a motion to approve Brad Prichard as the Mayor ProTem; seconded by Tibbits. On a roll call vote: Henson, Aye; Prichard, Aye, and Tibbits, Aye. Mayor Gideon declared the motion carried unanimously. City Attorney: Robert Stuyvesant, …
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