CITY OF VAN HORNE
Regular Council Meeting
May 12, 2025
6:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at Van Horne City Hall at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Gorkow.
Council Present: Parmenter, Schulte, Knaack, Fisher
Council Absent: Donald
Others Present: Jared Vogeler,
Motion by Fisher to approve Agenda. Seconded by Schulte, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Parmenter to approve the Minutes of the April 14, 2025 Council Meeting. Seconded by Schulte all ayes, motion carried.
Benton County Sheriff 28E Agreement was presented to the Council. Discussion regarding the prospect of the cost going more toward the per capita charge as opposed to “cities picked the hours years ago” was held. Motion by Schulte to enter into agreement for FY26 for a cost of $50,700 with the stipulation that the City and Sheriff’s office looks into new pricing before FY27. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Discussion regarding Downtown and City beautifications was held.
Discussion regarding Park and Community Center Rentals, Rules and pricing was held. Council instructed Clerk to strictly enforce “day of rental only” rule and anyone who sets up early will be charged for an additional day. Motion by Fisher to increase and streamline Park and CC rental rates. Seconded by Parmenter, all ayes, motion carried. Rates for Park will increase to $50 a day starting rentals booked after July 1, 2025, Rates for the Community Center will be $75.00 – $250 per day.
Council discussed Park equipment. No decision was made.
The following bills were presented
| CLAIMS REPORT | ||
| VENDOR | INVOICE DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | SEWER PLANT ELECTRIC | $ 6,615.47 |
| ARDENT LIGHTING | STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS | $ 9,000.00 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR | LIGHT SWITCH FOR G684 | $ 6.39 |
| ATKINS LUMBER | PARK POSTS FOR SHELTER | $ 51.10 |
| ATKINS LUMBER | REC MARKER | $ 59.96 |
| BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR | WAGE APRIL MAY JUNE | $ 6,337.50 |
| BARR AND SONS | ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING | $ 459.30 |
| BENTON YOUTH BASEBALL 2030 | REC CONCESSIONS | $ 400.00 |
| BSN | BASEBALLS | $ 1,328.78 |
| CITY OF BLAIRSTOWN – REC | LEAGUE DUES | $ 200.00 |
| CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | INSPECTION PUMP | $ 846.55 |
| D & N FENCE CO | REC MATERIALS | $ 47.48 |
| DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP | WATER VALVES AND FLARES | $ 197.66 |
| EFTPS1 | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 4,151.65 |
| ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE | REC COACHES APPAREL | $ 167.00 |
| ELITE SALES | TEE BALL JERSEYS | $ 210.00 |
| FAREWAY | REC CONCESSION | $ 14.44 |
| VAN HORNE FIRE DEPT | FIRE CALLS | $ 850.00 |
| FUSION SITE | REC PORTA POTTY | $ 158.40 |
| GAHRING MACHINE | SNOW PLOW REPAIR | $ 270.28 |
| GARDEN GATE | LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS | $ 45.00 |
| INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 296.47 |
| IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL | LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION | $ 35.95 |
| IPERS | IPERS | $ 2,651.31 |
| KEYSTONE INSURANCE | ADDITIONAL PREMIUM | $ 826.00 |
| KLUESNER | APRIL GARBAGE RECYCLE PICKUPS | $ 4,866.11 |
| KNAACK LAWN CARE | GRADING PARKING AND WALKING TR | $ 450.00 |
| LAURIE DONALD | REC CONCESSION | $ 39.98 |
| LEAF | CITY COPIER | $ 77.82 |
| MARC | PENETRATING OIL | $ 241.96 |
| MATTHEW SCHULTE | REC CONCESSION | $ 200.00 |
| MICROBAC | WATER TESTING | $ 160.50 |
| MIRACLE | WALL ENCLOSURE | $ 855.34 |
| NEW CENTURY FARM SERVICE | CITY FUEL | $ 1,106.00 |
| P & K | OIL AND FUEL FILTERS | $ 95.85 |
| PER MAR | SERVICE AGREEMENT AT CITY HALL | $ 301.41 |
| PER MAR | SERVICE AGREEMENT AT CC | $ 276.66 |
| DEVIN PICKERING BACKHOE | DUG UP CURB STOP | $ 280.00 |
| POSTMASTER | WATER BILL POSTAGE | $ 200.00 |
| POWESHIEK WATER | BULK WATER | $ 11,476.83 |
| SAMS | REC CONCESSION | $ 255.01 |
| SHERWIN WILLIAMS | PAINT FOR PARK OPEN SHELTER | $ 80.29 |
| STOREY KENWORTHY | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $ 301.52 |
| VAN HORNE TELEPHONE | CITY HALL PHONE AND FAX | $ 481.15 |
| TOWN AND COUNTRY | REC CONCESSION | $ 766.64 |
| TOWN AND COUNTRY | PAPER PRODUCTS | $ 217.14 |
| TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA | TAX | $ 3,434.36 |
| US CELLULAR | CELL PHONE SERVICE | $ 150.78 |
| USA BLUE BOOK | SEWER LAB SUPPLIES | $ 22.62 |
| VAN HORNE FIRST RESPONDERS | MACQUEEN 1/2 OF #028213 | $ 5,230.28 |
| VINTON NEWSPAPERS | 3/24 MINUTES | $ 29.84 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 1,756.65 |
| WENDLING QUARRIES | ROAD STONE | $ 346.56 |
| WENDLING QUARRIES | LIME FOR REC | $ 673.12 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 69,601.11 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 12,972.04 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 82,573.15 | |
| GENERAL | $ 46,692.87 | |
| ROAD USE DONATION | $ 5,399.77 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 1,756.65 | |
| WATER | $ 19,646.37 | |
| SEWER | $ 9,077.49 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 82,573.15 |
APRIL 2025 | EXPENSES | REVENUES | |
| GENERAL | $ 84,861.34 | $ 138,215.14 | |
| ROAD USE | $ 52,119.91 | $ 9,056.27 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENE | $ 3,228.25 | $ 19,776.56 | |
| LOST | $ | $ 6,594.99 | |
| TIF | $ | $ 23,820.66 | |
| DEBT SERVICE | $ | $ 12,002.98 | |
| WATER | $ 17,790.65 | $ 9,731.37 | |
| SEWER | $ 30,461.98 | $ 17,026.37 | |
| $ 188,462.13 | $ 236,224.34 | ||
Motion by Knaack to allow bills. Seconded by Fisher all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Parmenter to approve Clerk’s Financial Report. Seconded by Schulte, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schulte to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
Pat Gorkow, Mayor
Linda Klopping, City Clerk
Jim Magdefrau 