06/08/2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M.
MILES CITY HALL
Mayor Brandon Meyer called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. N. Voss, R. Wilslef, L. Horst, N. Corlis, and A. Petersen were present. Mayor Brandon Meyer presided.
Agenda: The agenda was approved unanimously.
GUESTS: Larry & Vicki Johnson, Lauri Junge, and Paul Maze.
CONSENT AGENDA – N. Corlis made a motion to approve the consent agenda, including the minutes of the previous meeting, paid, unpaid, financial statements, water, sewer, maintenance report with the exception of the police report, it was seconded by A. Petersen. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
ACCT. PAYABLE
GENERAL
RIPEVA LLC MANAGE FIREWALL 62.5
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 6142.14
AG VANTAGE GRAZON 10.76
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 226.89
AT DISPOSAL GARBAGE/RECYCLING 4248.73
BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS 137.98
CITY OF PRESTON POLICE PROTECTION 2667
ECIA CODIFICIATION 8.5 HRS 280.5
IMWCA PAYROLL AUDIT 2302.39
JESSE'S AUTO & MINI MART FUEL - GAS DIESEL 354.7
KEENEY WELDING REPAIR SPRAYER 58.39
KUNAU IMP. MTE ON TRACTOR 2023.59
MIDWEST PATCH HIGHPREF. PATCH 894.5
MILES LUMBER HDWE SPREADER,DUCKTAPE 90.27
MILES TELEPHONE CO. PHONE/INTERNET 152.78
PRESTON TIMES MINUTES, EXPEND, PH 180.44
RIPEVA LLC MANAGE FIREWALL 62.5
SCHOENTHALER,BARTELT REVIEW ORDINANCE 430
TOTAL COMFORT HEATING METAL CHIMNEY TOP 36.76
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 20362.82
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DW ZINSER 332 FERRY ROAD CLEANUP 33480
ECONOMIC DEVELOP. TOTAL 33480
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 1392.32
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTAL 1392.32
ROAD USE TAX
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 547.59
ROAD USE TAX TOTAL 547.59
28E RUT FUND
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 547.58
28E RUT FUND TOTAL 547.58
DEBT SERVICE
CLINTON NATIONAL BANK WATER TOWER PAYMENT 1431.59
KUBOTA CREDIT CORP TRACTOR PAYMENT 1266.87
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL 2698.46
WATER FUND
RIPEVA LLC MANAGE FIREWALL 31.25
MASTER CARD WATER,SHOP SUPPLIES 54.52
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 2163.99
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 619.27
BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS 46.59
ECIA CDBG APPLICATION 2280.5
HAWKINS AZONE 157.36
IMWCA PAYROLL AUDIT 646.81
JESSE'S AUTO & MINI MART FUEL - GAS DIESEL 139.67
ORIGIN DESIGN WATER METER/WATER MAIN 428.75
RIPEVA LLC MANAGE FIREWALL 31.25
WATER FUND TOTAL 6599.96
SEWER FUND
MASTERCARD WATER, SHOP SUPPLIES 54.51
CLINTON NATIONAL BANK SR REVENUE BOND 53140
RIPEVA LLC MANAGE FIREWALL 31.25
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 1667.7
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 179.95
ECIA CODIFICIATION 8.5 HRS 280.5
IMWCA PAYROLL AUDIT 388.59
JESSE'S AUTO & MINI MART FUEL - GAS DIESEL 139.68
PAUL MAZE MILEAGE-SW SAMPLING 210
RIPEVA LLC MANAGE FIREWALL 31.25
WILSON AG INOOVATIONS DRONE LAGOON GRAZON 348
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY C1275R LAGOON LAND PAYT 77100
SEWER FUND TOTAL 133571.43
CEMETERY-MUN ENTERPRISE
ART MONUMENTS FIX HEADSTONE BASE 625
IMWCA PAYROLL AUDIT 236.21
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 2004.5
CEMETERY- MUN ENTERPRISE TOTAL 2865.71
TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 202065.87
REVENUES
GENERAL DUND 7232.57
ROAD USE TAX 3549.94
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2303.49
PERPETUAL CARE 200
WATER FUND 6687.63
SEWER FUND 16449.65
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT 200
CEMETERY MUN-ENTERPRISE 800
REVENUES TOTAL 37423.28
PUBLIC HEARING: FOR THE ADOPTION OF CITY CODE OF ORDINANCE
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing to solicit comments regarding the adoption of the City Code of Ordinances. The primary purpose of the public hearing is for citizens to voice their objections or concerns. A motion was made by R. Wilslef to open the Public Hearing for the Adoption of City Code of Ordinances at 6:02 p.m., it was seconded by N. Corlis. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
The Clerk reported that a few residents had inquired about whether any major changes had been made to the ordinance. The Clerk informed them that only minor revisions were included, such as updates to the City Council meeting date and the addition of a no-parking provision.
With no objections on file and no negative comments from citizens in attendance, Mayor Meyer closed the public hearing at 6:04 p.m.
Motion by A. Petersen and seconded by N. Voss to close the Public Hearing for the Adoption of City Code of Ordinance for the City of Miles 6:04 p.m. No citizens comments, verbal or written oppositions were presented. Motion carried by roll call: Petersen aye, Voss aye, Wilslef aye and Horst aye. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Mayor report – Mayor Meyer announced that the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant reimbursement request has been submitted and reimbursement is expected to be processed by June 30, 2026. He also informed the Council that the city was awarded funding through the Jackson County Rural Transportation Program for the Ferry Road project.
Maintenance report – Paul informed the Council that the siren will be mounted, wired, and installed, and the project should be completed by next week. He also updated the Council that he has been working with the DNR to determine the cause of the elevated BOD and TSS results and to identify possible solutions.
Clerk’s report – Clerk questioned the council what their intentions were for 332 Ferry Road. This is will be addressed at the next council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion was made by L. Horst to approve the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, An Ordinance Adopting the City Code of Ordinances, seconded by R. Wilslef. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays.
A motion was made by L. Horst to approve the second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, An Ordinance Adopting the City Code of Ordinances, seconded by N. Voss. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
N. Voss made a motion to suspend the rules requiring an ordinance be voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to Ordinance 2026-01, seconded by R. Wilslef. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
L. Horst made a motion for final passage and adoption with respect to Ordinance 2026-01, Adopting the City Code of Ordinances, seconded by A. Petersen. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
A prospective purchaser approached the Council to inquire whether horses would be permitted on the agricultural land located at 101 Ferry Road within the city limits. According to the City's ordinance, animals are not permitted within the city limits. The purchaser requested Council approval before proceeding with the purchase of the property. Council members discussed the request and agreed that allowing horses would not be a concern since the property is located on the edge of town. L. Horst made a motion to grant permission for the prospective purchaser to keep horses on the agricultural land located at 101 Ferry Road, seconded by N. Corlis. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Once again, this year, the council discussed health insurance options for Paul Maze, the City maintenance employee. Under the current agreement, the City had increased Paul’s hourly wage by $5.00 to be used toward his own health insurance. After some discussion, the council agreed to continue this arrangement by increasing Paul’s hourly wage by an additional $5.00 for one year, ending June 30, 2027, specifically to be used for health insurance purposes. L. Horst made a motion to reinstate the current agreement to increase Paul’s wage by $5.00 per hour for this purpose, which was seconded by A. Petersen. The motion carried by roll call vote: Horst – aye, Petersen – aye, Wilslef – aye, Corlis – aye, and Voss – aye.
Prior to the resolution, a discussion was held regarding the transfer of funds from the Water Fund to the Debt Service Fund. This resolution is required to comply with legal requirements, as clerks are not permitted to transfer funds without prior approval from the City Council. N. Corlis made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-21, A Resolution Authorizing the City Clerk to Transfer Funds. N. Voss seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Brandon Meyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda L. Tebbe, City Clerk
