City of Preston, Iowa

08/21/2026

City of Preston
Special City Council Meeting
Thursday August 19, 2026

The City Council, the governing body of the City of Preston, State of Iowa, met in Special Meeting in the Preston Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor, Tyler Sieverding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Dylan Meyer, Leesa Budde, Matt Petersen, Adam Reuter, Matt Gerardy
Absent: none

OTHERS PRESENT: Sheryl Ganzer, City Administrator/Clerk

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made to approve the agenda as presented by Meyer, seconded by Gerardy. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Sieverding asked for a motion to enter into closed session for the City Administrator Candidate Evaluation, of which candidates have requested the evaluations be held in closed session Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to conduct interviews for City Administrator/Clerk, as requested by the applicants, to prevent needless and irreparable injury to the individuals' reputations." Motion by Meyer, seconded by Budde. Roll Call: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion carried. The council entered closed session at 6:05pm.

Return to Open Session – The council returned to open session at 7:07 pm. Motion by Meyer, second by Gerardy to adjourn closed session/reconvene open session. Roll Call vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion carried.

Consideration of selection of a candidate to whom an offer of employment for the City Administrator position: A motion was made by Meyer to extend the offer of the City Administrator position to Tracey Lee at wage of $32.00 per hour. Motion seconded by Budde. Roll Call: Ayes: Budde, Meyer, Gerardy. Nays: Reuter, Petersen. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to be discussed, A motion to adjourn was made by Budde, seconded by Petersen, Motion carried unanimously. Special meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm
Tyler Sieverding, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sheryl Ganzer, City Administrator/Clerk

08/21/2026

The City of Preston is taking applications for a Deputy City Clerk until September 1st.

08/21/2026

AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESTON CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 24, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRESTON WILL MEET AT THE PRESTON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PRESTON IOWA at 6:00 P.M. ON THE 24TH of AUGUST 2026 TO CONSIDER MATTERS ENUMBERATED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA:
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Citizen/Public Comments (limited to 2 minutes per comment total of 15 minutes)
6. Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve
a. Council Regular Meeting Minutes 8-13-2026H
b. Special Council Meeting Minutes 8-19-2026

7. Discuss and consider approval of a bus stop shelter project – Nancy Kieffer

8. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2027-07 – Approving Year two inter-fund transfer from The Police to The Gas Department in the amount of $10,000.

9. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2027-08 – Approving IRS Millage Reimbursement rate of 76 cents for the second half of 2026 (July1-Dec 31)

10. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2027-09 – Approving the employment of Tracey Lee as City Administrator/Clerk and setting salary for position.

11. Motion to accept the retirement of City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer Sheryl Ganzer effective October 2, 2026, and to express the City's appreciation for her 25 years of dedicated service to the community.

OTHER BUSINESS
- Storm Water Update – West Street (on-going)
- Clerk updates
- Job Posting – Deputy Clerk

ADJOURNMENT

THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING SPECIFIED ABOVE BY POSTING THE NOTICE ON A BULLENTIN BOARD AT CITY HALL AND OUTSIDE WINDOW THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF IOWA.

08/20/2026

The City Of Preston and Preston Growth & Development are working together to raise funds for a digital sign that will be placed at Two Good Park in Preston. This will be a wonderful addition to the park! It replace the present sign and will allow current and upcoming events to be posted and changed daily. It will be done electronically making it much easier to update! This will look great to everyone driving past.

For every $1000 donation made your business or your name will be considered a Community Sponsor and include:

Recognition on the digital sign at least 25 times per week for one year!

*Approximately 1,300+ appearances during the sponsorship year

*Recognition as a Preston Community Digital Sign Sponsor

*Your business name and/or logo included in the sponsor message

The total cost of the project currently is about $ 40,000 as we all know prices continue to increase so the sooner the funds are raised and the order is placed the better!

This is a great way to support Preston and show your COMMUNITY PRIDE!

If you have questions you can contact Tracey or Nancy

Thank You Very Much for your support!

The City of Preston and Preston Growth & Development

08/18/2026

AGENDA FOR THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PRESTON CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRESTON WILL MEET AT THE PRESTON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PRESTON IOWA at 6:00 P.M. ON THE 19TH of AUGUST 2026 TO CONSIDER MATTERS ENUMBERATED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA:

1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Motion to Enter into Closed Session – City Administrator Candidate Evaluation
Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(i), to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment or hiring is being considered, when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and the individual has requested a closed session
5. Motion to Return to Open Session
6. City Administrator Candidate Selection
Consideration and possible action regarding selection of a candidate to whom an offer of employment for the City Administrator position will be extended.
7. Adjournment

THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING SPECIFIED ABOVE BY POSTING THE NOTICE ON A BULLENTIN BOARD AT CITY HALL AND OUTSIDE WINDOW THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF IOWA.

08/15/2026

Water Main Break Update: After long hours of working into the night and this morning. Several Water main breaks have been discovered and repaired. All Water has been restored. Those affected with outages remain under a Boil Order until at least Monday, allowing time for Water testing. Thanks to all the crews responding to this emergency and the patients of those effected.

08/14/2026

Congratulations Tracey!

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

City of Preston
Regular City Council Meeting
Thursday August 13, 2026

The City Council, the governing body of the City of Preston, State of Iowa, met in regular session in the Preston Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Mayor, Tyler Sieverding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.

ROLL CALL: Adam Reuter, Matt Petersen, Dylan Meyer, Matt Gerardy, Leesa Budde
Absent: none

OTHERS PRESENT: Sheryl Ganzer, City Administrator/Clerk, Tracey Lee, Deputy Clerk

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made to approve the agenda as presented by Meyer, seconded by Gerardy . Motion carried unanimously.

CITIZEN/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.

CONSENT AGENDA: Including minutes of the last meeting, financial reports, payment approval of paid and unpaid claims, utility reports, monthly police report, Gas Water Heater Rebate - $25 – Kevin Ritenour, and Agent Listing Fees Payment - $3000 – Gateway Realty Group. Moton to approve the consent agenda was made by Budde, seconded by Reuter. Motion carried unanimously.
Payee Description Amount

AT&T MOBILITY PD PHONE SERVICE 282.95
PRESTON TELEPHONE COMPANY JULY 2026 PHONE SERVICE 835.15
KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY INC AMMO 395.80
CARDMEMBER SERVICE PD POSTAGE 85.10
VC3 INC. ITnBox SUPPORT JUNE 2026 923.28
VC3 INC. ITnBox SUPPORT JULY 2026 923.28
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS HRA ADMINISTRATION SERVICE 42.00
IOWA FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 2026 MEMBERSHIP L. RUCHOTZKE 25.00
RIES PEST CONTROL REFILL RODENT BAIT BOXES FIRE STATION 48.15
SULLIVAN MOBILE REPAIR 709 REPAIR 1,324.18
KIRBY WATER CONDITIONING 3 50 # SOLAR SALT 71.75
T-MOBILE FD CELL 20.20
QUILL CORPORATION LETTER OPENER/PENS/TPAPER/TOWELS 617.40
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL AIR FILTER TRACTOR 92.40
PRESTON MUNICIPAL UTIL. JULY 2026 UTILITIES 8,720.93
GERARDY OUTDOOR POWER CHAIN SAW 534.18
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTONS W**D KILLER 187.50
MICHEL, DAVID F. SIDEWALK REIMBURSEMENT 724.00
TRENKAMP, TERRY SIDEWALLK REIMBURSEMENT 528.24
JACKSON COUNTY ENGINEER 15.50 TON WINTER MIX 775.00
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD AUGUST 2026 HEALTH INSURNACE 10,118.53
PRESTON MUNICIPAL UTIL. JUNE 2026 UTILITIES 207.38
PRESTON MUNICIPAL UTIL. JULY 2026 UTILITIES 235.66
PRESTON TELEPHONE COMPANY JUNE 2026 PHONE SERVICE 38.85
PRESTON TELEPHONE COMPANY JULY 2026 PHONE SERVICE 39.95
BREDEKAMP, CAROLINE BOOKS REIMBURSEMENT 364.54
CAROLINE BREDEKAMP REIMB. 9 BOOKS AMAZON 322.10
OVERDRIVE INC. FY2027 BRIDGE E-BOOK CONTENT FEE 575.21
THE PENWORTHY COMPANY BOOKS 162.80
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER 338.60
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES HAND WASHING STATION 845.29
BOLAND RECREATION INC 20 SWING MATS 4,900.00
STEINES TREE SERVICE OAK TREE PARK REMOVAL 7,650.00
BACKYARD VINYL BLACK ALUMINUM FENCE TWO GOOD PARK 3,456.00
MAQUOKETA SENTINEL-PRESS AD-EMPLOYMENT CITY ADMIN 162.20
PRESTON TIMES 07/26 CLAIMS 394.74
GATEWAY REALTY GROUP AGENT LISTING FEES LOTS 25, 26 3,000.00
GOERDT INSPECTION & CONSULTATION SERV. INSPECT/MEETINGS NUSIANCE PROPERTIES 225.00
SECRETARY OF STATE NOTARY APPLICAITON - TRACEY 30.00
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS PSF-T. LEE 47.39
MAQUOKETA STATE BANK JULY 2026 MAINTENACE FEE 46.97
LYNCH DALLAS P.C. NUISANCE ENFORCEMENT 701.00
BECKWITH COMMERCIAL ROOFING INC PATCH LEAKS CITY HALL ROOF 06/26 439.00
TOTAL COMFORT HEATING & COOLING AC REPAIR CHRIO OFFICE 266.99
TREASURER/SALES & USE TAX WATER EXCISE TAX 1,313.53
CHEM RIGHT LABORATORIES INC. WATER SAMPLE LAB FEE 28.00
HAWKINS INC 82 AZONE 1,107.86
VAN WERT INC NEPTUNE 6 10 GAL WA METER PLASTICS" 11,468.00
IOWA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANNUAL NPDES PERMIT FEE 2026-2027 210.00
QC ANALYTICAL SERVICE LLC WASTEWATER LAB FEES JULY 2026 824.00
IOWA ONE CALL 42 EMAILS 06/2026 37.80
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS PSF - D. ERNST 2.75
MAQUOKETA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOP SECURITY LIGHT JUNE 2026 9.55
PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES MONITORING SERV 09/26-11/26 149.64
WPPI JULY 2026 POWER PURCHASE 75,818.79
CULLIGAN OF CLINTON LIGHT PLANT WATER CONDITIONING 37.85
DIAL RENEWAL ABOVE GROUND STRAGE TANK 20.00
VAN METER INC REPLACEMENT GLOBE 525.32
ERNST, RAY REIMBURSEMENT BOOTS 117.69
JACKSON CO. REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER DRUG SCREEN - TRACEY 35.00
CLAYTON ENERGY CORPORATION JUNE 2026 COMMODITY INVOICE 1,984.09
CLAYTON ENERGY CORPORATION JULY 2026 RESERVATION INVOICE 8,014.79
PEFA INC. JULY 2026 PEFA COMMODITY INVOICE 3,868.80
RITENOUR, KEVIN & DEB GAS WATER HEATER REBATE 25.00
STOLL, DUSTIN GAS WATER HEATER REBATE 25.00
TIETJENS, ERIC REIMBURSEMENT- TSHIRTS 96.25
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INS CO INC AUGUST 2026 LIFE INSURANCE 382.69
IOWA MUN WORKERS COMP. INSTALL 2 26-27 921.00
OLY'S GARAGE TIRE REPAIR 107.98
TREASURER/SALES & USE TAX LOCAL OPTION TAX 2,466.85
WASTE AUTHORITY OF JACKSON COUNTY JULY 2026 TIPPING FEE 6,676.35
CLINTON CO AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY JULY 2026 RECYCLING 226.32
1ST AYD CORPORATION PULLDOWNS/PAPERTOWELS/TOILETPAPER 312.78
IOWA ASSOC. OF MUN. UTIL. JULY-SEPT 2026 QTLY SAFETY TRAINING 809.00
169,347.37

GROSS WAGES 7/2026 49,420.69

APPROVED EXPENDITURES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND 32,851.24
DEBT SERVICE FUND 0
ROAD USE TAX FUND 0
INSURANCE RESERVE 0
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 0
WATER FUND 17,564.25
SEWER FUND 5,412.24
SEWER SINKING FUND 0
ELECTRIC FUND 88,866.31
GAS FUND 16,618.18
GARBAGE FUND 8,035.15
STORM WATER FUND 0

JULY 2026 BALANCES
GENERAL FUND 421,934.11
ROAD USE TAX FUND 297,314.85
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TAX 68,804.34
EMERGENCY 48,331.54
TIF 68,216.27
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 32,148.35
DEBT SERVICE FUND -133,805.49
WATER FUND 932,706.03
SEWER FUND 578,186.40
STORM WATER FUND 119,565.22
ELECTRIC FUND 968,690.37
GAS FUND 726,416.89
GARBAGE FUND 102,377.04

OTHER BUSINESS: Following approval of the consent agenda Ganzer reviewed Council Updates including Job Opening, Speed Signs, Summer Help, Incubator Project and Agent Listing Fees.

CONDUCT INTERVIEWS FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Mayor Sieverding received requests from 4 candidates that their interviews for the position of City Administrator be conducted n closed session. “A Motion by Councilmember Meyer, seconded by Councilmember Reuter, to enter into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to conduct interviews for City Administrator/Clerk, as requested by the applicants, to prevent needless and irreparable injury to the individuals' reputations." Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Gerardy, Meyer, Budde, Petersen, Reuter. Nays: None. Motion approved unanimously. The Council entered closed session at 6:07pm.

Return to Open Session – The council returned to open session at 8:55pm. Motion by to Meyer, second by Budde to adjourn closed session/reconvene open session Roll Call vote: Ayes: Reuter, Gerardy, Budde, Petersen, Meyer. Nays: none. Motion carried unanimously.

Final action or vote on hiring/appointment of City Administrator/Clerk: No Final Action was taken. A special Closed Session meeting will be held on Wednesday August 19th at 6:30 p.m. to continue discussion and possible action on hiring for Administrator/Clerk position.

ADJOURNMENT: With no other business to be discussed Sieverding asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Budde, seconded by Meyer. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm.
Tyler Sieverding, Mayor
Sheryl Ganzer, City Administrator/Clerk

08/14/2026

🚨 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚨

Due to a water main break, a portion of Highway 64 will be closed until repairs are completed.

🚧 Traffic Detour: Traffic will be detoured onto Main Street to Gillet Street, through Geno’s parking lot, while the water main is being repaired.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get this issue resolved. We will provide an update when this area will be opened back up.

Residents in the area of Winter Street/HWY 64 may experience low water pressure until the repairs are made.

City of Preston