City of Keystone
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
October 1, 2026 6:00 pm
The regular meeting of the Keystone City Council was held Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:00pm.
Roll Call members present: Andresen, Bruns, Janss, Monson and Stoner. Absent: None Also Present: Jamey Clemann, City Superintendent, Blake Shellenberger, Derrick Patterson, Janice McLaughlin, Pat Pohlmann Keystone Residents.
Mayor Kevin Rohrer called the meeting to order. Motion made by Monson, second by Andresen, to approve the September 2026 minutes. Motion carried. All voted aye.
Motion made by Monson, second by Janss, to approve the September 2026 treasurer report. Motion carried. All voted aye.
Blake Shellenberger, Keystone Resident, addressed the mayor and council regarding the exhaust fan at the City Shed causing disruption and lawn damage. The council informed Shellenberger that fan has been disconnected. Shellenberger verbalized satisfaction with the councils action. Shellenberger also submitted property damage report due to basement flooding.
Janice McLaughlin, Keystone Resident, addressed the mayor and council regarding standing water in yard after rainfall. The council informed McLaughlin that the city will look into possible solutions to resolve the issue.
Pat Pohlmann, Keystone Resident, addressed the mayor and council regarding water issues and erosion after heavy rainfalls. The council advised the City Superintendent to assess the property for possible corrections.
Motion made by Janss, second by Andresen to open the public hearing on Sale of Real Estate. Motion carried. All voted aye.
The Mayor asked for questions or comments. No written comments or questions from the clerk. No verbal or written comments or questions from the council or audience.
Motion made by Monson, second by Andresen to close the public hearing. Motion carried. All vote aye.
Motion made by Janss, second by Bruns, to approved Resolution 10-01-26 Sale of Real Estate to Ben and Melissa Lennie, subdivision of Outlot A West Franzenburg Addition. Motion carried. All voted aye.
Motion made by Andresen, second by Bruns to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried. All voted aye.
Alliant – electric 3209.82 Benton County Recorder 62.00 Cardmember Services- supplies 376.12 Carquest 1002.85 Fed Tax W/H 3865.05 Hawkins-Azone 380.04 Hydrants Unlimited-testing 1140.00 Ingram Book Co-orders 530.52 Iowa Dept of Natural Resources 120.00 Iowa Dept of Rev-taxes 1510.36 Iowa League of Cities 804.00 IPERS 9873.81 J&R Enterprises 62.66 Keystone Communications – phones 346.42 Kluesner Sanitation-gb service` 4117.34 Microbac Laboratories- testing 280.00 Midwest Breathing Air 682.71 New Century FS fuel 415.79 Pickart, Dorene-janitorial 84.00 P&K Midwest 1402.01 Rohrer Kevin 97.89 USA Bluebook 326.26 US PostOffice-postage statements 175.07 Vinton Newspapers 156.11 Total 31020.83 Motion made by Monson, sec- ond by Bruns, to adjourn the meet- ing. Motion carried. All voted aye.
The next meeting is set for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6pm. Kevin Rohrer, Mayor Amy Pace, City Clerk
