07/15/2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 8, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M.
MILES CITY HALL
Mayor Pro-Tem Laura Horst called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. N. Voss, R. Wilslef, N. Corlis, and A. Petersen were present. Mayor Brandon Meyer was absent. Mayor Pro-Tem L. Horst presided.
Agenda: The agenda was approved unanimously.
GUESTS: Larry & Vicki Johnson, Officer McPherson, Sara Davenport, and Paul Maze.
CONSENT AGENDA – N. Voss made a motion to approve the consent agenda, including the minutes of the previous meeting, paid, unpaid, financial statements, water, sewer, maintenance report with the exception of the police report, it was seconded by R. Wilslef. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
GENERAL FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER AGREEMENT 58.8
MASTER CARD POSTAGE STAMPS 156
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 4476.57
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER AGREEMENT 58.8
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 255.3
AT DISPOSAL GARBAGE/RECYCLE 4253.4
BADRICK'S SERVICE & SALES OIL, FILTER 72.9
BANYON DATA SYSTEMS SUPPORT/SOFTWARE 1345
BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS 86.88
CITY OF PRESTON POLICE PROTECTION 2667
EASTERN IOWA PLUMBING FINAL BILL 3.1
GERARDY OUTDOOR AIR FILTER 38.36
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES MEMBER DUES 523
JESSE'S AUTO & MINI MART TRUCKREPAIR,FUEL 337.43
KEENEY WELDING MAKE GRATE 238.64
MILES TELEPHONE PHONE INTERNET/PHONE 152.78
PRESTON TIMES MINUTES, EXPEND 197.65
RIPEVA LLC FIREWALL/MANAGEMENT 62.5
SCHOENTHLER, BARTELT,KAHLER ORDINANCE REVIEW 625
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA SALES TAX 164.32
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 15773.43
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECIA KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL/DUES 826.4
GREAT RIVER THRESHERS FIREWORKS 1000
VORTEX USA SPLASH PAD PARTIAL EQUIP. 48877.19
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOTAL 50703.59
EMPLOYEES BENEFIT
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 972.75
EMPLOYEES BENEFIT 972.75
ROAD USE
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 556.48
ROAD USE TAX 556.48
28E RUT FUND
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 556.48
28E RUT FUND 556.48
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
MARCUS WINKLER CUSTOMER DEPOSIT REFUND 200
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT REFUND 200
DEBT SERVICE
CLINTON NATIONAL BANK WATER TOWER PAYMENT 1431.59
KUBOTA CREDIT CORP TRACTOR PAYMENT 1266.87
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL 2698.46
WATER FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER SYSTEMS 29.4
MASTER CARD POSTAGE STAMPS 78
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 3175.55
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER AGREEMENT 29.4
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 913.84
BANYON DATA SYSTEMS SUPPORT/SOFTWARE 672.5
BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS 43.09
DANIEL ERNST CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 117.49
HAWKINS, INC AZONE 593.93
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RES. WATER DUES 43.92
JESSE'S AUTO & MINI MART TRUCKREPAIR,FUEL 309.92
ORIGIN DESIGN WATER METER/WATER MAIN 2028.75
RIPEVA LLC FIREWALL/MANAGEMENT 31.25
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA SALES, WET TAX 920.04
WATER FUND TOTAL 8987.08
SEWER FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER AGREEMENT 29.4
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 307.77
BANYON DATA SYSTEMS SUPPORT/SOFTWARE 672.5
DANIEL ERNST CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 117.49
JESSE'S AUTO & MINI MART TRUCKREPAIR,FUEL 309.91
MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH DOUBLE-ZME,BACTERIAL BOOSTER 1171.51
MILES LUMBER HARDWARE COUPLINGS, STEEL WOOL 81.4
RIPEVA LLC FIREWALL/MANAGEMENT 31.25
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER SYSTEMS 29.4
TEST INC SEWER SAMPLE 702
MASTER CARD POSTAGE STAMPS 78
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 2718.08
TEST INC BOD TSS LAGOON 495
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA SALES, WET TAX 259.63
SEWER FUND TOTAL 7003.34
CEMETERY-MUN. ENTERPRISE
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 1215.25
CEMETERY-MUN ENTERPRISE TOTAL 1215.25
ACCOUNT PAYABLE TOTAL 88666.86
JUNE REVENUES
GENERAL FUND 20478.07
ROAD USE 3720.6
EMPLOYEES BENEFIT 447.59
28E RUT FUND 4853.24
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 41.17
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1877.27
PERPETUAL CARE 600
WATER FUND 8311.58
SEWER FUND 17953.98
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT 200
CEMETERY MUN-ENTERPRISE 3300
TOTAL 61783.5
Maintenance Report – The Council reviewed the maintenance report and ordered it placed on file. Paul reported he is having difficulty establishing grass in the cemetery and suggested purchasing sod for the affected areas. The Council directed him to obtain quotes for the cost of sod, and the matter will be considered at the next council meeting.
Paul also informed the Council that Alliant Energy is scheduled to be on site on July 13 to wire Well No. 1 and install the pole for the siren.
Clerk's Report – The Clerk reported that the city has been awarded a 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Grant in the amount of $500,000.
New Business
The Council discussed the future of the property located at 332 Ferry Road and whether it should be redeveloped. R. Wilslef asked whether the City would remain eligible for future grant funding if the property was not redeveloped.
The Clerk read an email from Mel Pins of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources explaining that future Brownfield Redevelopment Program funding requests would be strengthened by demonstrating successful reuse and redevelopment of the City's first Brownfield site. The email noted that the program's purpose is not only to assist with environmental regulatory costs, but also to help communities return properties to productive use.
Following discussion, the Council considered whether requiring redevelopment would better position the City for future grant opportunities or whether the property should instead be sold as-is.
N. Voss moved to proceed with a public hearing and require the property owner to redevelop 332 Ferry Road, consistent with the City's approach to 346 Ferry Road. The motion was seconded by R. Wilslef. Motion carried, 5 ayes, 0 nays.
N. Corlis moved to approve payment to Vortex in the amount of $48,877.19 for the splash pad project, with A. Petersen seconding the motion. The remaining project costs will be the responsibility of the Miles Community Improvement Club. Motion carried with 4 ayes. Laura Horst abstained from voting.
R. Wilslef made a motion to purchase $1000.00 worth of Fireworks for the Threshers Celebration, seconded by A. Petersen. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Andy Petersen made a motion to approve the building permit for 652 Lincoln St., noting that the permit met all requirements of the building code. The motion was seconded by R. Wilslef. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Motion to close the regular session was made by A. Petersen, seconded by N. Voss. Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays 0. Regular meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion was made by N. Corlis to enter into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation, seconded by A. Petersen. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Motion to go back into open session was made by N. Voss, seconded by A. Petersen. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
No action taken based on closed session discussion.
Motion to adjourn was made by R. Wilslef, seconded by N. Corlis. Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Next Regular Council Meeting was announced: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
Laura Horst, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
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Brenda L. Tebbe, City Clerk
