CITY OF VAN HORNE
Regular Council Meeting
July 14, 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, Donald
Council Absent:
Others Present:
Motion by Parmenter to approve Agenda. Seconded by Schulte, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Donald to approve the Minutes of the June 9, 2025, Council Meeting. Seconded by Knaack all ayes, motion carried.
Speed bump in alley that was installed by resident needs to be removed. Motion by Parmenter to send a letter for removal by resident with a deadline of 7/31/2025, seconded by Schulte, all ayes, motion carried.
Gerdes Roof contract for FY25 exam, motion by Schulte to approve, seconded by Donald, all ayes, motion carried.
Resolution 2025-467 left over budget to be moved to IPAIT, motion by Parmenter, 2nd by Knaack approving, all yes, motion carried.
TruGreen treatment contract. Motion by Knaack to approve, seconded by Donald, all ayes, motion carried.
The following bills were presented:
| ALLIANT | ELECTRIC AND GAS | $7,267.27 |
| ATKINS LUMBER | LINE MARKERS | $29.98 |
| BARR | REC BOARD CHECK | $40.00 |
| BENTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE | PER CAPITA 4TH QTR | $5,031.00 |
| BRAIDEN MOORE | UMPIRING | $300.00 |
| BRAYDEN SUITER | FIELD PREP | $525.00 |
| CALLAN KEIPER | UMPIRING | $400.00 |
| CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY BOOKS | $24.00 |
| CENTRAL IOWA UNION | MOSQUITO NOTICE | $60.80 |
| CONNOR BRIDGEWATER | UMPIRING | $350.00 |
| DNR | ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FEE | $84.69 |
| EDMUNDS | SOFTWARE | $24,500.00 |
| ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE | TRAINING AND OFFICE SUPPLIES | $184.31 |
| ELITE SALES | SOFTBALL METALS | $600.73 |
| EOJOHNSON | COPIER | $48.62 |
| FAREWAY | CONCESSIONS | $24.55 |
| FUSION SITE | REC PORTA POTT | $158.40 |
| GURNEY | NEW BULBS FOR DISINFECT SYSTEM | $6,626.67 |
| HAWKEYE ALARM | QUTRLY ALARM MONITORING | $75.00 |
| INGRAM | LIBRARY BOOKS | $269.65 |
| IOWA LEAGUE | LEAGUE FEES | $866.00 |
| IOWA PUMP WORKS | SEWER PLANT PUMP | $10,814.24 |
| JIM PARMENTER | UMPIRING | $150.00 |
| JOHNS LOCK | PARK/CC KEYS | $28.45 |
| JORDAN BRANNAMAN | KAHLE ATHERTON | $125.00 |
| KAYLIE WRIGHT | CONCESSION STAND | $400.00 |
| KENNEDY DONALD | CONCESSION STAND | $200.00 |
| KEYSTONE INSURANCE | WORKERS COMP | $488.00 |
| KLUESNER | GARBAGE PICKUPS | $4,969.11 |
| KOLLMORGAN & SCHLUE | SETH SILHANEK – TREE NUISANCE | $3,634.76 |
| KURTS ENTERPRISES | CC RETAINING WALL | $4,000.00 |
| LAURIE DONALD | CONCESSIONS 28.37, 93.99, | $268.85 |
| LEAF | COPIER | $224.08 |
| LL PELLING | ANNUAL STREET REPAIRS | $39,320.55 |
| MICROBAC | DRINKING WATER TESTING | $17.50 |
| NEW CENTURY | CITY FUEL | $536.95 |
| PAUL STULTS | GOEDE CRACKING – KIDS PROG | $310.00 |
| PER MAR | CH MONITORING | $590.10 |
| PICKERING | CARL JANSSEN WATER LEAK | $1,345.98 |
| POSTMASTER | WATER BILL POSTAGE | $220.00 |
| PWA | BULK WATER | $16,381.50 |
| SAMS | CONCESSIONS | $742.80 |
| STOREY KENWORTHY | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $656.91 |
| TELEPHONE | PHONE/FAX/DSL | $473.80 |
| TJ COMISKY | UMPIRING | $300.00 |
| TOWN AND COUNTRY | CONCESSIONS | $1,086.57 |
| US CELLULAR | CITY CELL | $143.78 |
| VINTON NEWSPAPERS | PUBLICATION | $258.17 |
| VOGELER, JARED | ZONING FEES | $167.03 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE | $1,946.01 |
| WENDLING | ROAD STONE | $1,006.40 |
| $138,273.21 | ||
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| REVENUE | EXPENDITURES | |
| GENERAL | $24,348.76 | $31,429.28 |
| ROAD USE | $33,385.76 | $16,475.48 |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFIT | $460.98 | $3,468.95 |
| LOST | $5,580.95 | $85,124.26 |
| TIFF | $130.52 | $59,791.57 |
| DEBT SERVICE | $60,056.39 | $88,997.75 |
| WATER | $48,950.99 | $20,421.10 |
| SEWER | $86,961.69 | $35,351.58 |
| $259,876.04 | $341,059.97 |
Motion by Parmenter to allow bills. Seconded by Knaack all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Donald to approve Clerks Financial Report. Seconded by Schulte, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schulte to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Seconded by Donald, all ayes, motion carried.
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Pat Gorkow, Mayor
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Keri Touro, City Clerk
Jim Magdefrau 