Council Proceedings June 2, 2025
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 2, 2025, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Thompson, Schipper, and Jager. Council members absent: none. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to approve the June 2, 2025 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Open forum at 7:02 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
A & B BUSINESS INC RENT/LEASE – COPIER $ 194.32
AMERICAN STATE BANK GO2020 2ND AVE N PAYMENT $ 37,362.50
AMERICAN STATE BANK POSTAGE-WATER BILLS $ 154.56
AT&T MOBILITY CITY CELLPHONES $ 231.54
BCS INSURANCE COMPANY SUPPLEMENTAL MONTHLY PREMIUM $ 35.36
BENJAMIN GRANSTRA SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
BETTY JOHNSN REIMBURSEMENT FOR CITY FLOWERS $ 65.55
BOMGAARS MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES $ 287.00
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES INC PARTS FOR POOL EQUIPMENT $ 4,563.37
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE $ 94.77
DAN DYKSTRA JD MOWER COVER REIMBURSEMENT $ 2,000.00
DIANE RAINBOLT SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
DINGES FIRE COMPANY FIREFIGHTER COATS $ 9,543.00
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $ 2,964.03
FAYE DENGLER SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU FIRE CERTIFICATION FEES $ 100.00
FRED’S P & H, INC. MISCELLANEOUS PARTS/REPAIRS $ 4,207.13
IMWCA 25% OF WORK COMP PREMIUM 25-26 $ 1,488.00
INDUSTRIAL CHEM LABS & LIFT STATION DEGREASER $ 456.21
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY LOAN PAYMENT $ 14,120.00
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY LOAN PAYMENT $ 33,130.00
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY LOAN PAYMENT $ 33,180.00
IPERS IPERS REGULAR $ 2,210.98
JILLIAN JAGER SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
JOAN SCHMIT COMMUNITY BLDG DEPOSIT REFUND $ 100.00
LAURA EVINK SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
LINDSEY SCHWEBACH SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MONTHLY PREMIUM $ 151.14
NW IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMS TRAINING $ 90.00
NWIPDC FY2026 DUES $ 466.70
OC SANITATION INC GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT $ 4,802.94
PETTY CASH START UP POOL $ – 2025 SEASON $ 200.00
PLAINS MECHANICAL SERVICE BOILER CLEANING – SCHOOL $ 870.00
PLANNING SOLUTIONS NUISANCE ABATEMENT CONSULTING $ 473.50
POHLEN CONSTRUCTION LLC CEMENT PATCHING – HIGHLAND AVE $ 899.00
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS MONTHLY CHARGES $ 468.19
REHAB SYSTEMS INC SEWER MAINTENANCE $ 2,632.50
RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 WATER FOR RESALE $ 23,502.40
SIOUXLAND PRESS PUBLICATIONS $ 380.00
TORI REDINIUS COMMUNITY BLDG DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA SALES TAX $ 772.29
VISA CONCESSIONS SUPPLIES $ 2,126.30
WHITNEY VAN WYK SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
WOLGEN WATER WORKS RECERTIFICATION FEES $ 250.00
Accounts Payable Total $ 184,973.28
Payroll Checks $ 6,611.32
***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 191,584.60
GENERAL $ 25,870.90
FIRE $ 9,787.85
ROAD USE TAX $ 3,182.51
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 1,273.86
DEBT SERVICE $ 70,492.50
WATER $ 27,197.80
SEWER $ 6,479.18
SEWER SINKING $ 47,300.00
TOTAL FUNDS $ 191,584.60
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2025-06-02 regarding the transfer of funds. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, and Jager aye. All ayes, resolution passed.
Mandi Boersema and Larry Gloden present to discuss the EMS facility bid letting information. Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve the project and proceed with bid letting. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed the nuisance abatement properties update.
Jacob Evans with People Service was present, discussing the water leak on Elm Street. Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve Solsma’s Excavating & Tiling to fix the issue. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed William & Karissa Piercey’s building permit. Building permit denied until setback requirements are met.
Reviewed Jason Overmohle’s building permit. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve said permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed Hospers Mini Mart’s building permit. Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve said permit. Kooistra abstained from voting due to conflict of interest, all ayes from others, motion carried.
Discussed the information received from BEI regarding services they provide. No further action taken at this time.
Reviewed the FY2026 wages for city employees. Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve a 5% raise for full-time city maintenance and office employees. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the City Maintenance position.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve the June 2, 2025 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Otto to adjourn at 8:19 PM. All ayes, motion carried.