Belle Plaine, Iowa
October 21, 2026
The Belle Plaine City Council met on October 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Belle Plaine City Hall with Mayor Garrett Landuyt presiding. Present were Councilpersons Judy Schlesselman, Jacki McDermott, Tim Werth, and Charmaine Wickwire. Councilperson Mitch Malcolm was absent; Also present was Assistant City Clerk Janet Brandt. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Werth, seconded by Wickwire to approve the Consent Agenda, Council Minutes of the October 7th City Council Meeting and bills received. On roll call vote, all voted aye, motion carried 4-0.
Public Audience: Rich Franklin was in attendance to express wanting to see Wille Park remain in place and continue to be utilized as a park.
Mayor Landuyt opened a public hearing at 6:33 p.m. about vacating the alley located south of 19th Street between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue. Andy Neuhaus was in attendance to answer questions and to clarify the easement. The public hearing was closed at 6:44 p.m.
Motion by McDermott, seconded by Schlesselman to pass the first reading of Ordinance #26-8; an ordinance vacating the alley south of 19th Street between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue Belle Plaine, Iowa and preserving easement. On roll call vote, all voted aye with minor corrections, motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Werth, seconded by McDermott to waive the second reading of Ordinance #26-8; an ordinance vacating the alley south of 19th Street between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue Belle Plaine, Iowa and preserving easement. On roll call vote, all voted aye, with minor corrections, motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Wickwire, seconded Werth to waive and adopt the third and final reading of Ordinance #26-8; an ordinance vacating the alley south of 19th Street between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue Belle Plaine, Iowa and preserving easement. On roll call vote, all voted aye, with minor corrections, motion carried 4-0. This ordinance will go into effect once published on November 4, 2026.
There was no motion on Resolution #26-10-03; a resolution proposing to dispose of real property by exchanging with other property and publishing a notice of public hearing.
Motion by Werth, seconded by McDermott for passage of the second reading of Ordinance #26-6; an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Belle Plaine, Iowa by amending provisions pertaining to animals at large. On roll call vote, all voted aye, motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Schlesselman, seconded by Werth for passage of the first reading of Ordinance #26-7; an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Belle Plaine, Iowa by amending provisions pertaining to dangerous and vicious animals. On roll call vote, all voted aye, motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Werth, seconded by McDermott to approve Resolution #26-10-04; a resolution approving the transfer of funds from the Medical Building T&A to the General Fund Operating in the amount of $69,583.38 and to close the Medical Building T&A fund. On roll call vote, all voted aye, motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Wickwire, seconded by Werth to approve Resolution #26-10-05; a resolution to accept and approve the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026. On roll call vote, all voted aye, motion carried 4-0.
Motion by McDermott, seconded by Schlesselman to approve renewal of a Class E Retail Alcohol License with Sunday Sales for Country Foods, 1206 7th Avenue, Belle Plaine, Iowa. On roll call vote, all voted aye, motion carried 4-0.
Chief of Police provided a written report.
The City Clerk provided a written report. The September Treasurer’s Report and Profit and Loss versus Budget Report were presented to the council.
Committee of the Whole: None.
Old Business: There was a brief discussion about feral cats and steps to consider to lower the population of feral cats. Further discussion at next meeting.
Correspondence: None.
Motion by Werth, seconded by Schlesselman to adjourn the meeting. All voted aye, motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
_____________________________
Garrett Landuyt, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Janet Brandt, Assistant City Clerk
Transcribed by the Assistant City Clerk subject to Council approval.
