City of Martensdale public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Martensdale City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session twice—first to interview a candidate for a part-time job, then to discuss the interview. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the closed sessions. These minutes are a draft and have not been approved.
- Entered closed session to interview part-time job candidate (unanimous)
- Exited closed session after interview (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss the interview (unanimous)
- Exited closed session after discussion (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved several ordinances amending water rates, sewer rates, and water tower fees. The council also accepted a 28E Agreement with the City of Norwalk and the 2022 Annual Report.
- Approved 28E Agreement with the City of Norwalk (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 10.01.2022 amending water rates (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 10.02.2022 amending sewer rates (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 10.03.2022 amending water tower fee (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 10.04.2022 amending sewer maintenance fee (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 10.05.2022 amending ATV provisions (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 11.01.2022 for 2021-2022 Road Use Tax Financial Report (unanimous)
- Accepted 2022 Annual Report (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved the first readings of five ordinances amending water rates, sewer rates, water tower fees, sewer maintenance fees, and ATV provisions. The council also approved several additional expenses and EMS conference registration.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 10.01.2022 amending water rates (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 10.02.2022 amending sewer rates (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 10.03.2022 amending water tower fee (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 10.04.2022 amending sewer maintenance fee (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 10.05.2022 amending ATV provisions (unanimous, 1 abstention)
- Approved additional payables for McCoy Hardware ($56.98), NAPA ($9.98), and Agriland ($236.50) (unanimous, 1 abstention)
- Approved EMS Conference registration and membership (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Sept. 12 minutes and financial reports (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved amendments to ordinances regarding livestock, bees, and all-terrain vehicles. The council also approved two separate two-mile radius requests and decided on a 3% water and sewer rate increase.
- Approved 3% water and sewer rate increase with .25 cents for water tower and storm sewer
- Approved two-mile radius request from Bev Kubik (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 09.01.2022 amending livestock and bees provisions (3-1-1)
- Approved Ordinance 09.02.2022 amending ATV provisions (3-1-1)
- Approved two-mile radius water request for LGR Holdings LLC (3-1-1)
- Approved consent agenda including Aug. 2022 minutes and $475.00 Iowa League of Cities dues (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved a $5,000 infraction fee and demolition requirements for the Farm Boy Roadhouse Cafe. The council also authorized the payoff of fire and water tower bonds and approved several equipment purchases.
- Imposed $5,000 infraction fee plus costs on Farm Boy Roadhouse Cafe LLC owners (5-0)
- Approved payoff of fire dept. and water tower bonds at City State Bank (5-0)
- Approved $4,499.00 purchase of a new lawn mower (5-0)
- Approved approximately $3,000.00 for backhoe repairs (5-0)
- Approved Dan Lee Liquor License Renewal (5-0)
- Approved fund transfers for water tower repair and fire dept. bond payment (5-0)
- Approved street closure of Center St. to School St. on Aug. 27 (5-0)
- Approved July 2022 minutes and financial reports with one change (5-0)
City Council
The Martensdale City Council approved its agenda and a consent agenda covering June 7 and June 22 minutes, June and July 2022 payables, and May 2022 financials, all on unanimous 3-0 roll call votes. The council agreed to combine the 2022 and 2023 street budgets to give maintenance more time to obtain resurfacing quotes, and directed that sheriff's deputies serve papers on residents with unaddressed animal and lawn code violations. The council discussed, but did not vote on, revising the livestock ordinance (possibly 1 animal per 5 acres plus 1 per additional acre) and took no formal action on the dilapidated building at 325 Hwy. 28.
- Approved the agenda (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda: June 7 and June 22 minutes, June/July 2022 payables, May 2022 financials (3-0)
- Agreed to combine 2022 and 2023 street budgets to allow more time for resurfacing quotes
- Directed sheriff to serve papers on residents with animal and lawn code violations
- Adjourned (3-0)
City Council
The council held a special meeting to discuss building codes and a stop-work order affecting a property at Hwy. 28. No formal votes were taken regarding the property; the city attorney and building inspector advised the owner on required permits and asbestos testing.
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
City Council
The Martensdale City Council approved two 2-mile radius requests and two 28E agreements (with Norwalk and with Warren County Fire and EMS Assn.), all on unanimous roll-call votes. It also approved the consent agenda with a change to the May minutes and approved a DanLee tobacco/nicotine/vapor permit. Much of the meeting was citizen comment about a stop work order at 325 Hwy. 28; the council took no action on that building, and the mayor said a public hearing would be needed to discuss it further. The council went into and came out of closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(c) with no action taken.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda with change to May minutes (4-0)
- Approved 2-mile radius request from Duane Proudfit, Et Al (Parcel F and Parcel T) (4-0)
- Approved 2-mile radius request from Roy L. and Alberta A. Seymour Trust (Parcel H) (4-0)
- Approved 28E Agreement between City of Norwalk and City of Martensdale (4-0)
- Approved 28E Agreement between Warren County Fire and EMS Assn. and City of Martensdale (4-0)
- Approved DanLee tobacco/nicotine/vapor permit (4-0)
- Entered and exited closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(c); no action taken
City Council
The Martensdale City Council approved a revised two-mile radius review for the Darr Land Development parcel. The council also granted permission for a resident to keep up to 15 cattle within city limits for 4-H and FFA projects. Additionally, the council authorized maintenance purchases and noted an upcoming water rate ordinance.
- Approved consent agenda with additional payables (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of hydrant flow/pressure tests and three dump truck batteries
- Approved revised two-mile radius for Darr Land Development Parcel 'Y' (5-0)
- Approved request to keep up to 15 cattle for 4-H and FFA projects (4-0, Henson abstained)
City Council
The Martensdale City Council approved a 2-mile radius for Darr Land Development, a future homestead parcel in Warren County. The council also approved the consent agenda, including March 14 minutes, March 2022 payables and receipts, April 2022 payables, February 2022 financials, and an added payment to Linde Gas for $75.09. The council directed maintenance to purchase gravel for East St. at about $660 and to repair a leaking fire hydrant for about $650, and the city clerk will review the budget for backhoe repairs. Discussion items included a new fire contract with Norwalk, daytime fire coverage, sewer lagoon pump pricing, and possible City Clean-up Days on May 7 or May 14.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with added Linde Gas payment of $75.09 (5-0)
- Approved 2-mile radius for Darr Land Development (5-0)
- Directed purchase of gravel for East St. at about $660
- Directed repair of leaking East St. fire hydrant at about $650
- Referred backhoe repair budget review to city clerk
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved the 2022-2023 budget following a public hearing. The council also approved a 5-year water tank service and maintenance contract with Viking Painting, LLC, pending down payment terms.
- Approved 2022-2023 budget (3-0)
- Approved water tank service contract with Viking Painting, LLC, pending down payment terms (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Feb/March payables and Jan financials (3-0)
- Authorized purchase of grass seed and $45.00 certification books for lagoon spraying
- Authorized purchase of oil and filters for fire trucks
City Council
The Martensdale City Council approved Resolution 2-21-2022-1, adopting the city's property tax levy for fiscal year 2022-2023, after opening and closing a public hearing at which no residents were present. The council also approved the 2022-2023 budget with changes to the water department for water tower repair and removal of $120,000.00 in long-term debt, and set a public hearing on the budget for March 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Separately, the council approved a $116,640.35 check to fund water, water tower, sewer and storm sewer accounts and approved payment of three additional bills. Council members Scott Henson and Zach Wood left the meeting at 6:20 due to a fire call; the remaining votes were unanimous among the four members present.
- Approved $116,640.35 check into water, water tower, sewer and storm sewer accounts (5-0)
- Approved payment of additional bills: Quill $219.99, Office Depot $25.00, Hurricane Fans $520.00 (5-0)
- Opened and closed public hearing on proposed 2022-2023 tax levy; no residents present (5-0 each)
- Approved Resolution 2-21-2022-1 adopting the Martensdale property tax levy for FY2022-2023 (5-0)
- Accepted Viking Water Tank Service contract of $20,450.00 per year over 5 years for water tower repair, placed in 2022-2023 budget (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2-21-2022-2 setting public hearing on FY2022-2023 budget for March 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM (4-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 budget with water dept. changes for water tower repair and removal of $120,000.00 long-term debt (4-0)
- Adjourned (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the 2022-2023 budget, which includes a 4% employee salary increase and the early payoff of water and fire bonds. Additionally, the council authorized a $20,000 transfer from the fire department to the general fund to cover the cost of new extraction equipment. The council also requested price quotes for updating the city's comprehensive plan.
- Approved 2022-2023 budget with 4% salary increase and bond payoffs (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 transfer from fire department to general fund (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and financials (unanimous)
- Directed clerk to obtain pricing for comprehensive plan update
City Council
The Martensdale City Council approved Resolution 1-10-2022-1 designating the city's bank depository and approved its 2022 appointments, including City State Bank and Regions Bank as financial institutions, the Indianola Record Herald as the city newspaper, Deb Hutchison as Mayor Pro Tem, Stuyvesant, Patin, Strong and Krapfl, PLLC as city attorney, Scott Henson as Fire Chief, and Donna Bahun as city clerk. The council also approved the consent agenda (December 6, 2021 minutes, December 2021 payables and receipts, January 2022 payables, and November 2021 financials), payment of a Quick Med bill, and renewal of DanLee's liquor license. In discussion, the clerk outlined the 2022-2023 budget, including a $120,000 water tower repair with no-interest financing, and the council directed the clerk to contact the USDA about using leftover sewer grant funds for two new sewer lagoon pumps. The minutes are a draft copy and have not been approved by the council.
- Approved Resolution 1-10-2022-1 (bank depository) (4-0)
- Approved City State Bank and Regions Bank as city financial institutions (4-0)
- Approved Indianola Record Herald as city newspaper (4-0)
- Approved Deb Hutchison as Mayor Pro Tem (4-0)
- Approved Stuyvesant, Patin, Strong and Krapfl, PLLC as city attorney (4-0)
- Appointed Scott Henson as Fire Chief (3-0, Henson abstained)
- Approved Donna Bahun as city clerk (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (Dec. 6, 2021 minutes; Dec. 2021 payables/receipts; Jan. 2022 payables; Nov. 2021 financials) (4-0)