Council Proceedings May 5, 2025
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Thompson, Schipper. Council members absent: Jager. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the May 5, 2025 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Open forum at 7:01 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
A & B BUSINESS INC RENT/LEASE – COPIER $ 193.87
AMERICAN STATE BANK POSTAGE-UTILITY BILLS $ 152.32
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY PARTS FOR FORD PICKUP $ 14.99
AT&T MOBILITY CITY CELLPHONES $ 231.55
BCS INSURANCE COMPANY SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM $ 65.60
BRANDI KAPTEIN SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE $ 74.50
CHARLOTTE KREBER COMMUNITY BLDG DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $ 2,883.94
EYDIE OWENS SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB WWTP LAB TESTS $ 138.00
INDUSTRIAL CHEM LABS & WW OPERATING SUPPLIES $ 244.11
IPERS IPERS REGULAR $ 2,350.71
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC AMBULANCE-OXYGEN $ 45.35
MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC TESTING $ 1,935.25
MINERVA KOOIKER SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY OF OMAHA MANHOLE RING $ 113.88
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MONTHLY PREMIUM $ 151.14
NATIONAL SPORTS PRODUCTS VOLLEYBALL NET SYSTEMS $ 4,398.00
NEAL CHASE LUMBER PAINT FOR STREET LINES $ 60.99
OC SANITATION INC GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT $ 4,777.94
OMNISITE INC WW OPERATING EQUIP REPAIR $ 373.59
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS MONTHLY CHARGES $ 469.71
RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 WATER FOR RESALE $ 21,159.16
SHIRLEY KROGMAN SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
SIOUXLAND PRESS PUBLICATIONS $ 840.00
SOLSMA EXCAVATING/TILING WATER LEAK REPAIR $ 1,800.00
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA SALES TAX $ 734.70
UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY WATER OPERATING SUPPLIES $ 990.48
VISA MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES $ 555.24
VOGEL PAINT & GLASS COMMUNITY BLDG DOOR REPAIR $ 442.15
WEX BANK FUEL CHARGES $ 494.18
Accounts Payable Total $ 45,941.35
Payroll Checks $ 5,289.71
***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 51,231.06
GENERAL $ 17,134.94
FIRE $ 44.90
ROAD USE TAX $ 598.90
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 116.55
WATER $ 27,166.31
SEWER $ 6,169.46
TOTAL FUNDS $ 51,231.06
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve the April Month-End Report. All ayes, motion carried.
APRIL INCOME BREAKDOWN:
GENERAL $ 132,737.69
FIRE $ 1,987.16
FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT $ 556.43
ROAD USE TAX $ 8,447.83
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 20,563.62
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $ 12,434.83
DEBT SERVICE $ 27,621.37
CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY $ 16,030.46
WATER $ 31,594.63
SEWER $ 25,316.54
TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND $ 277,290.56
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve Resolution No. 2025-05-05-1 RE hiring Kelly Hamblin as the part-time Community Youth Director. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, and Schipper aye. All ayes, resolution passed.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve Resolution No. 2025-05-05-2 RE 2025 pool staff salaries. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, and Schipper aye. All ayes, resolution passed.
Reviewed the FY2025 Budget Amendment #2. Motion by Schipper, seconded Otto to set the public hearing for said amendment on May 19, 2025 at 5:30PM. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed the nuisance abatement properties update.
Reviewed a quote from Blue Lake Websites for the cost to update and revamp the city’s website.
Discussed the management positions at the pool. Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the following management positions: Nova Hansen – Pool Manager, Anna Vollink – Assistant Manager, and Averie Carrion – Head Guard. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the May 5, 2025 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to adjourn at 7:52 PM. All ayes, motion carried.