Council Proceedings April 21, 2025
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 21, 2025, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Thompson, Jager. Council members absent: Schipper. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Otto, seconded Jager to approve the April 21, 2025 Agenda with the addition of Resolution 2025-2026. All ayes, motion carried.
Open forum at 5:32 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Jacob Evans with People Service Inc, was present. Discussed current water and wastewater items.
Tim Moerman with BEI was present to discuss services BEI has to offer.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
3E ELECTRICAL ENG & EQUIP SEWER OP EQUIP REPAIR $ 500.00
3E ELECTRICAL ENG & EQUIP WASTEWATER PLANT REPAIR $ 500.00
AMERICAN STATE BANK POSTAGE-UTILITY BILLS $ 308.78
BICKERING BAKERS COOKIES FOR EASTER EGG HUNT $ 252.00
BOXCARS CAFE FIRE DEPT EXPENSE $ 678.00
ICAP ANNUAL INSURANCE PREMIUM $ 71,201.00
JANITOR’S CLOSET CASE OF TOILET PAPER $ 81.51
MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC TESTING $ 2,180.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS $ 6,586.39
PEOPLESERVICE INC WATER/WASTEWATER EXPENSE $ 25,277.64
PHYSICIAN’S CLAIMS CO. AMBULANCE $ 446.35
PLANNING SOLUTIONS NUISANCE ABATEMENT CONSULTING $ 120.00
SIOUX ABSTRACT COMPANY FEE FOR EASEMENTS SEARCH $ 100.00
TOWN & COUNTRY IMPLEMENT FIRE TRUCK PARTS $ 375.00
WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA HEALTH INSURANCE $ 5,511.10
Accounts Payable Total $ 114,117.77
Payroll Checks $ 4,556.13
***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 118,673.90
GENERAL $ 46,847.04
FIRE $ 14,353.94
ROAD USE TAX $ 6,339.57
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 3,844.29
WATER $ 12,128.35
SEWER $ 35,160.71
TOTAL FUNDS $ 118,673.90
Mayor Dykstra called the Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adoption to open at 6:03 PM. No oral comments or written comments were received. Motion by Otto, seconded Thompson to approve closing at 6:04 PM. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve Resolution No. 2025-2026 regarding the adoption of the FY2026 budget. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, and Jager aye. All ayes, resolution passed.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve the FY2026 Agreement with Sioux County Sheriff. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, and Jager aye. All ayes, resolution passed.
Kurt Zevenbergen, City Maintenance Worker, was present to discuss street quotes received from Fuller & Sons and Sioux Commercial Sweeping. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve crack sealing Walnut St and 3rd Avenue. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed the building permit for Greg Mouw. Permit tabled until more information is gathered.
Reviewed applications received for the 2025 Pool Staff.
Discussed the Community Youth Director position.
Reviewed the Community Building Independent Contractor Agreement with Boxcars. Motion by Otto, seconded Jager to approve the agreement. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Jager to approve the April 21, 2025 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to adjourn at 6:58 PM. All ayes, motion carried.