City of Preston, Iowa

05/28/2026

We are seeking community input on the newly inquired property on W. Gillet Street. Put your ideas in the comments below!

We would love your ideas!!! Preston Growth And Development @ City of Preston, Iowa

05/27/2026

City of Preston
Regular City Council Meeting
May 26, 2026

The City Council, the governing body of the City of Preston, State of Iowa, met in regular session in the Preston Council Chambers. Mayor, Tyler Sieverding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.

ROLL CALL: Present: Adam Reuter, Matt Gerardy, Dylan Meyer, Leesa Budde. Absent: Matt Petersen.

OTHERS PRESENT: Sheryl Ganzer, City Administrator/Clerk, Tracey Lee, Deputy Clerk, Chad Gruver, Police Chief, Dale Holdgrafer.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made to approve the agenda as presented by Meyer, seconded by Gerardy. Motion carried unanimously.

Citizen/Public Comments – None.

CONSENT AGENDA: Including minutes of the last meeting, Gas Furnace Rebate - $100 – K. Empen, Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate - $1000 – K. Empen, Dishwasher Rebate - $50 – T. Empen and Sidewalk Replacement Program - $1219.01 – D. Wright. Motion to approve consent agenda made by Budde, seconded by Reuter. Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 – A motion to open the public hearing was made by Gerardy, seconded by Reuter. Sieverding asked for any comments from floor or city hall, with none being reported, a motion to close the public hearing was made by Meyer, seconded by Budde. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2025-23: A resolution approving the City’s proposed Amendment #2 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Meyer, seconded by Budde. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Reuter, Budde, Gerardy, Meyer. Nays: None, Absent: Petersen. Motion carried.

PRESTON FIREMEN’S CELEBRATION SPONSORSHIP: After discussion on past funding for the Celebration, it was decided to support the event with a Platinum sponsorship of $500 funded with WPPI member contribution funds. Motion to approve – Meyer, second – Budde. Motion carried unanimously.

EASTON VALLEY GOLF OUTING SPONSORSHIP: The Athletic Boosters are again holding their golf outing Sept 19th, in which the city has been a hole sponsor in the past. A motion to approve the $100 sponsorship with funding from WPPI member contributions was made by Meyer, seconded by Reuter. Motion carried unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS:
- Insurance Claim Review: Ganzer informed the council that the city received funds from the insurance claim for damages done during the tornado earlier this spring in the amount of $18,134.12. The disbursement for the damages at the park - $11,622.54 and the Electric labor and materials - $6,511.58. There is also a depreciation held back until the repairs are made and all invoices are sent in of $3,740.
- Gillet Street Property Discussion – Sieverding asked that this remains an ongoing agenda item to continue gathering input for the future plans for the Gillet Street property. Everyone was given “homework” to list their top 3 – 5 ideas, dreams, goals for what they would like to see added to our Downtown. We will reach out to gather community and business input.
- City Admin Job Posting – A review of the job posting ad and timeline for accepting applications was discussed and approved.
- Personnel Meeting that was scheduled for after the meeting was rescheduled for June 8th.

ADJOURNMENT: With no other business, Sieverding asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion-Meyer, Second-Budde. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:33 pm.

05/27/2026

Street Seal Coating will be done to the following streets starting Friday May 29th to Tuesday June 2nd. Please have all vehicles removed from the street from 6:00am to 6:00pm during this time.
East Farley Street/Amos Street/East School Street/Merrill Street/West Street

05/27/2026

City Council Meeting 5-26-2026

05/27/2026

Just one of many things happening during Preston Fire Department celebration June 5 & 6th.

05/22/2026

AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY MAY 26, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRESTON WILL MEET AT THE PRESTON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PRESTON IOWA at 6:00 P.M. ON THE 26TH of May 2026 TO CONSIDER MATTERS ENUMBERATED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA:

1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Citizen/Public Comments (limited to 2 minutes per comment total of 15 minutes)
6. Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve
a. Council Regular Meeting Minutes 5-11-2026
b. Gas Furnace Rebate - $100 – Kevin Empen
c. Ground Source Heat Pump - $1000 – Kevin Empen
d. Dishwasher Rebate - $50 – Terry Empen
e. Sidewalk Replacement Program - $1219.01 – David Wright

7. Public Hearing on Budget Amendment
8. Resolution 2025-23 Approving the City’s Proposed Amendment #2 to the FY 25/26 Budget.
9. Discuss and consider approval of Preston Firemen’s Celebration Sponsor - $500 – WPPI Member Contribution
10. Discuss and consider approval of Easton Valley Golf Sponsor - $100 – WPPI Member Contribution Funds.

OTHER BUSINESS:
- Clerk’s Updates Review/Discussion
• Insurance Claim review
- Gillet Street Building Discussion – Ongoing.
- Personnel Meeting to Follow Regular Meeting
• City Administrator-Job Posting
• Personnel Reviews update
• Salaries FY26/27

ADJOURNMENT:
THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING SPECIFIED ABOVE BY POSTING THE NOTICE ON A BULLENTIN BOARD AT CITY HALL AND OUTSIDE WINDOW THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF IOWA.

05/22/2026

TREE PLANTING! Shout out to the volunteers and City of Preston employees who helped the Preston Tree Committee plant 14 trees last Monday. This planting was possible through a two year tree planting grant from the Iowa DNR. The City of Preston has lost a surprising amount of trees the last 5-6 years due in part to the ash borer disease, derecho/wind storms, and very old decaying trees. Another tree planting is planned either this fall or next spring. The DNR grant specifies that the trees need to be planted on city property—-either a park, walking trails or terrace areas (between the sidewalk and the street). That being said, if you would like to have a tree planted in the terrace area by your house please contact city hall and one of the committee members will discuss it with you. The great part, besides adding to environment, enhancing your property, and providing shade is that we will plant them and take care of them for the first two years until they are established!! Please share and pass the word!

05/21/2026

05/14/2026

The Annual Preston Fire Department Celebration is 3 weeks away! Join the Fun at Two Good Park in Preston!

05/12/2026

City of Preston
Regular City Council Meeting
May 11, 2026

The City Council, the governing body of the City of Preston, State of Iowa, met in regular session in the Preston Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Present were Mayor, Tyler Sieverding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.

ROLL CALL: Present: Dylan Meyer, Adam Reuter, Leesa Budde
Absent: Matt Petersen, Matt Gerardy

OTHERS PRESENT: Sheryl Ganzer, City Administrator/Clerk, Tracey Lee, Deputy Clerk, Chad Gruver, Police Chief, Kyle and Halle Petersen.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made to approve the agenda as presented by Meyer, seconded by Budde. Motion carried unanimously.

CITIZEN/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.

CONSENT AGENDA: Including minutes of the last meeting, financial reports, payment approval of paid and unpaid claims, utility reports, monthly police report, Class C Retail Alcohol License Renewal – Preston Fire Co. A motion was made to approve consent agenda by Meyer, seconded by Reuter. Motion carried unanimously.

Payee Description Amount

OLY'S GARAGE 2023 DODGE TIRE ROTATION/OIL CHANGE 141.87
AT&T MOBILITY PD PHONE SERVICE 300.79
PRESTON TELEPHONE COMPANY APRIL 2026 PHONE SERVICE 849.08
MILES LUMBER AND HARDWARE SPRAY PAINT 191.59
VC3 INC. ITnBox SUPPORT 923.28
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS HRA ADMINISTRATION SERVICE 42.00
ULINE 6 BOLLARD SLEEVES YELLOW 350.11
OLY'S GARAGE GAS 32.75
RIVER VALLEY ENERGY 890.1 GAL UNLEADED @ 3.507/GAL 3,121.58
BANNER FIRE EQUIPMENT INC. INTAKE VALVE FOR 702 2,027.92
CARDMEMBER SERVICE TANK REPAIR KIT 249.20
USCELLULAR FD CELL BILL 29.58
DINGES FIRE COMPANY 1 NH MALE ADAPTER" 78.36
RUCHOTZKE, LANDON REIMBUSEMENT CHAINSAW/BATTERY PACK 700.75
PRESTON MUNICIPAL UTIL. APRIL 2026 UTILITIES 9,364.19
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS & BLUE MAY 2026 HEALTH INSURNACE 10,118.53
PRESTON MUNICIPAL UTIL. MARCH 2026 UTILITIES 247.01
PRESTON TELEPHONE COMPANY MARCH 2026 PHONE SERVICE 83.69
BREDEKAMP, CAROLINE REIMBURSE-15 BOOKS 301.85
THE PENWORTHY COMPANY 7 BOOKS 156.78
DEMCO 12 COLOR CODING DOTS – 5 SCISSORS 124.82
QUILL CORPORATION BINDERS/HIGHLIGHTERS/CLIPBOARDS 262.11
QUILL CORPORATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 69.99
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 6X10 FLAG 401.08
BADRICK'S SERVICE & SALES 3 NOTCH BLADES 59.40
FARRELL'S INC SUN/SHADE GRASS SEED 79.50
MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP. REPLACEMENT MALLET 154.83
AMERICAN LEGION POST 602 1 4x6 AMERICAN FLAG 34.00
AHLERS & COONEY P.C. 2026 ADMEN PRESTON URP 4,000.00
GANZER, SHERYL REIMBURSEMENT URBAN RENEWAL RECORDING FEE 127.00
JACKSON COUNTY TREASURER TAXES 312 W GILLET STREET 1,311.00
PRESTON TIMES ORDINANCE 2026-02 705.98
ECIA CODIFICATION 2 HRS 198.00
MAQUOKETA STATE BANK APRIL 2026 MAINTENACE FEE 46.55
LYNCH DALLAS P.C. COVENANT AMENDMENT HARVEST HEIGHTS 950.00
BOLTON, LINDA SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT REIMBURSEMENT 568.87
RADAR SPORTS LLC 2-EV 11 PORTABLE RADAR SIGNS SOLAR POWER 7,168.00
UMB BANK N.A. INTEREST PMT-HARVEST HTS. 74,453.75
TREASURER/SALES & USE TAX WATER EXCISE TAX 1,282.19
CHEM RIGHT LABORATORIES INC. WATER SAMPLE LAB FEE 28.00
CARDMEMBER SERVICE BLEACH 8.19
HAWKINS INC 83 AZONE 449.70
J & R SUPPLY INC. WATER CORPS/CURB STOPS 1,778.40
PRESTON READY MIX CORP. ROAD ROCK-ORIN ST WATER TAP 86.30
QC ANALYTICAL SERVICE LLC WASTEWATER LAB FEES MARCH 2026 432.00
QC ANALYTICAL SERVICE LLC WASTEWATER LAB FEES APRIL 2026 602.00
ACUREN INSPECTIONS INC. INSPECTION BUCKET TRUCK HOT STICKS JUMPERS 818.55
SULLIVAN MOBILE REPAIR INSPECT BOOM TRUCK 230.00
MAQUOKETA VALLEY ELECTRIC SECURITY LIGHT MARCH 2026 9.21
IOWA UTILITIES COMMISSION ASSESSMENT/ELEC 36.50
WPPI APRIL 2026 POWER PURCHASE 31,755.13
DAVID BLITGEN ELECTRIC WATER HEATER REBATE 25.00
CULLIGAN OF CLINTON LIGHT PLANT WATER CONDITIONING 37.85
GRUHN ELECTRIC ENTERPRISES GILLET LAMP POLE/LIGHT PLANT GENERATOR CLOCK 1,725.40
KOPPERS UTILITY & IND. PROD. 40 FT UTLITY POLES - 12 6,523.68
POWERLINE INSPECTION SERV 386 POWERLINE INSPECTION 5,790.00
MICHEL, DAVID F. CLOTHES WASHER REBATE 185.00
STOLL, ROBYN REFRIGERATOR REBATE 50.00
ZEIMET, KEYARA 2026 WPPI PUBLIC POWER SCHOLARSHIP 1,000.00
ORIGIN DESIGN NEW CITY MAPS 328.18
CLAYTON ENERGY CORPORATION MARCH 2026 COMMODITY INVOICE 2,907.67
CLAYTON ENERGY CORPORATION APRIL 2026 RESERVATION INVOICE 6,562.93
PEFA INC. APRIL 2026 COMMODITY INVOICE 3,183.15
DRISCOLL, GARY GAS FURNACE REBATE 100.00
LANE, LELAND GAS WATER HEATER REBATE 25.00
MICHEL, CHARLENE GAS WATER HEATER REBATE 25.00
RITTMER, JENNY GAS WATER HEATER REBATE 25.00
KOONS GAS MEASUREMENT 15 METERS AND ERTS 3,902.83
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INS CO MAY 2026 LIFE INS 382.69
TREASURER/SALES & USE TAX LOCAL OPTION TAX 2,964.96
CLINTON CO AREA SOLID WASTE APRIL 2026 REFUSE 3,005.30
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASE PMT SHARP COPIER 265.77
1ST AYD CORPORATION GARBAGE BAGS 75.59
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY 2 DEF FLUID 326.42
Total:196,959.38

GROSS WAGES APRIL 2026 46,604.01

APPROVED EXPENDITURES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND 24,086.10
DEBT SERVICE FUND 74,453.75
ROAD USE TAX FUND 7,736.87
INSURANCE RESERVE 0.00
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 0.00
WATER FUND 7561.71
SEWER FUND 5,582.79
ELECTRIC FUND 53,278.66
GAS FUND 20,407.13
GARBAGE FUND 3,752.37
STORM WATER FUND 0.00

APRIL 2026 REVENUE BALANCES:
GENERAL FUND 340,085.82
ROAD USE TAX FUND 289,431.70
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TAX 173,096.82
EMERGENCY 46,480.72
TIF 89,874.28
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 32,6458.35
DEBT SERVICE FUND -118965.94
WATER FUND 919,350.47
SEWER FUND 620,975.84
STORM WATER FUND 110,041.36
ELECTRIC FUND 938,328.51
GAS FUND 728,181.93
GARBAGE FUND 97,932.34

Public Hearing on Proposal to sell Lots 25 and 26 in the final plat of Marvin’s Subdivision to Kyle and Halle Petersen in the amount of $60,000: A motion to open the public hearing by Budde, seconded by Meyer. Motion carried unanimously.
Sieverding asked for comments from the room, and city hall which none were heard or reported. Sieverding asked if any other bids had been received, which none had been received. With no other discussion, a motion to close the public hearing was made by Meyer, seconded by Budde. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 2025-22 – Authorizing Sale of Property and Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for 761 Marvin Land and 771 Marvin Lane to Kyle and Halle Petersen and acceptance or rejection of any additional bids – Sieverding asked for any discussion, comments, with none being heard, a motion to approve Resolution 2025-22 was made by Meyer, seconded by Budde. Motion carried unanimously.

Building Permit submitted by Joel Adams for a privacy fence was reviewed with no issues. Motion to approve building permit was made by Meyer, seconded by Reuter. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 2025-21: A Resolution hiring Kegan Lee as part-time general laborer for the City of Preston and setting the salary at $14.00 per hour for the position was presented. Sieverding commented that the personnel committee met and decided to offer the position for summer help to Keagan Lee. A motion was made to approve the resolution hiring Lee by Budde, seconded by Meyer. Motion carried unanimously.

Marketing – Mayor Sieverding informed the council that pricing was received from KO Photography to hire services for marketing Preston. Sieverding would like to see an overall video highlighting what Preston has to offer to be able to market the entire town, including events, businesses, lots and school. Cost would be $300 per event or feature that would be highlighted and the final video base fee would be $1500. The council agreed to have Sieverding and City Staff meet with Overby to discuss.

WPPI funds to Preston Community Ambulance – A letter requesting support of the Community Ambulance as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the service was received and reviewed. The letter included a list of equipment needed to continue enhancing services. In partnership with the City’s electric provider, WPPI, the city has funds set aside for contributions through our membership which have been utilized in the past supporting their efforts. A motion to allocate $1000 from WPPI Community Contributions to the community ambulance was made by Meyer, seconded by Reuter. Motion carried unanimously.

Advertising for City Administrator/Clerk: In preparation for Sheryl’s retirement in October the personnel committee wanted to start plans to advertise for the City Administrator/Clerk position. A draft vacancy announcement was prepared for council to review. After discussion on a timeline and additional information requested, a motion to begin the hiring process at the discretion of personnel committee was made by Meyer, seconded by Budde. Motion carried unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS:
- Review of FY25-26 Budget Amendment: Ganzer reviewed the revenues and expenditures in the General Fund that were estimated to need increasing due to cost increases for insurance, street maintenance, tornado damage to park equipment and unplanned engineering and professional fees. The amendment also included needed transfers for loan payments. Total amount if increases in expenses are estimated to be 31,900 and transfers of 150,351. A public hearing for the budget amendment will be held at the next meeting, May 26 at 6:00 pm.
- Summer Job List review – An updated list for additional work to be completed while we have the summer help was reviewed and council members are encouraged to let the staff know of anything else they see in need of addressing.
- Due to the next regular meeting date falling on Memorial Day, the council will meet on Tuesday, May 26th at 6:00 pm.

With no other business, Sieverding asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Meyer, seconded by Budde. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm.

Tyler Sieverding, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shery Ganzer, City Administrator/Clerk