MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

Board members present: Keatley, Byrnes and Clark. All members voting “AYE” unless noted.

Meeting called to order by Supervisor Clark, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

26.065-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from February 9, 2026. Motion Carried.

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person or via Zoom: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Supervisors, Mike Hohenbrink – Postville Herald, Amy Bresnahan, Brian Ridenour, Stephanie Runkle, Laurie Moody, Dave Mooney, Jim Pladsen, Meghan Scheidel, Rachelle Howe, Michael Coyle, Beth Shafer, Chris Fee, Clark Mellick.

Public Comment: Auditor Beyer shared legislation related to Auditors office that has been introduced.

Auditor Beyer recommends setting date/time for Max Property Tax Levy hearing.

26.066-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to set Max Property Tax Levy public hearing for Allamakee County budget for Monday, March 23 at 8:00 a.m. Motion carried.

Auditor Beyer explained the option to authorize Nationwide to add Savi as part of Allamakee County 457b plan. Savi helps eligible individuals navigate the application process for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

26.067-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to authorize Denise Beyer to digitally sign authorization to add Savi to the Nationwide 457b retirement plan options. Motion carried.

26.068-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to accept and place on file quarterly reports for Environmental Health. Motion carried.

26.069-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve Drainage District #1 levy of $7,500 for FY27. Motion carried.

Stephanie Runkle presented plat for approval.

26.070-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Gregory J Butteris. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 26.070

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Butteris, Gregory

WHEREAS, Butteris, Gregory, owner(s) as of the February 16, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4-SW1/4) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 96 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and

WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and

WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on February 16, 2026:

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Butteris, Gregory, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.

The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.

The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS February 16, 2026.

ATTEST:

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

Runkle provided a fee schedule update for zoning fees which has been approved by Planning & Zoning.

26.071-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve the resolution for zoning fee schedule update. Roll Call; Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NUMBER  26.071

A RESOLUTION BY THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF NON-REFUNDABLE FEES TO DEFRAY ADMINISTRATION, INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPLEMENTING THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY ZONING, SUBDIVISION and FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCES

WHEREAS, the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors have adopted ordinances establishing zoning, subdivision and flood plain development regulations;

WHEREAS, said ordinances require the Board of Supervisors to adopt a resolution establishing fees;

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the existing fee schedule and recommend the Supervisors adopt a new schedule of fees; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors to approve and adopt this Resolution establishing the following fees at the stated level:

1. Zoning Ordinance: Building Permit
   1. Sliding scale based on estimated construction cost
      50. Up to $9,999                      $50.00
      51. $10,000- $99,999 $125.00

• $100,000-$249,999        $225.00

325. $250,000-$499,000 $325.00
326. $500,000+ $500.00
327. Signs, On/Off Premise         $25/$50

• Communication Towers $500

1. Renewable Energy Projects

(BESS, CSES, USSES, & WECS per turbine)   $1,000.00

2. Flood Plain Development Permit for Structures           $200.00
3. Construction in the Bluffland Prot. District $200.00
4. Zoning Ordinance: Amendments, (rezoning and text amendments) $250.00
5. Zoning Ordinance: Variances, Conditional Use, and Appeals $250.00
6. Subdivision Ordinance: Subdivision Plats

150. Minor, Major, Preliminary and/or Final (one fee) $150.00
151. Special Meeting Fee                                                                                           $300.00
152. All aforementioned fees shall be tripled for any (late) application submitted after construction or change in use has commenced.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this new schedule of fees shall take effect immediately.  PASSED AND APPROVED on this 16th day of February 2026.

Signed: _____________________________________________ Chairperson

ATTEST: _____________________________________________ Board Secretary

Engineer Ridenour reviewed bids with no revisions needed.

Bridge replacement low bid from K construction at $447,066.84; Engineer’s estimate was 10.5% over the low bid. Bridge repair low bid from Minturn Inc. at $324,923.40; Engineer’s estimate was 11.1% under the low bid. Engineer recommends low bid for both projects.

26.072-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve bridge replacement bid from K Construction of  $447,066.84 and bridge repair bid of $324,923.40 from Minturn Inc. Motion carried.

Dave Mooney reviewed main solid waste contract is up for renewal and will take bids. Three bidders: Two bidders Richard Sanitation and Republic; a third bidder Kleesner’s would need a landfill to use; Mooney is looking at Dubuque County landfill. Mooney would go down and talk to the Dubuque County board. Supervisors have no objection.

Rachelle Howe with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission, Michael Coyle and Beth Shafer with VMH shared information and requested support for an application to Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s Community Project Fund on behalf of the hospital. Hinson is looking to fund 15 projects; Veterans Memorial Hospital is asking for $921,057 for Postville Clinic renovation. Asking for county to support the project with the application to be submitted under Allamakee County name; county is pass-through agency; matching funds will come from the hospital. Coyle stated hospital already has their matching funds.

26.073-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve the resolution to support, authorize and submit an application to Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s Community Project Fund on behalf of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 26.073

A RESOLUTION of the COUNTY of ALLAMAKEE, IOWA AUTHORIZING the SUBMISSION of the COMMUNITY PROJECT FUND to CONGRESSWOMAN ASHLEY HINSON office under DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY FACILITIES on behalf of VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL and the EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS to be applied for the hospital’s rehabilitation and expansion of the Postville Clinic in Postville, IA.

WHEREAS, the County of Allamakee supports Veterans Memorial Hospital as a county-owned facility and

WHEREAS, Congresswoman Hinson’s office is requiring the County of Allamakee to pass a resolution authorizing the application submission and support and

WHEREAS, the County of Allamakee will submit the Community Project Fund grant application to Congresswoman Hinson’s in the amount of $921,057_and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County of Allamakee, Iowa as follows:

1. The County supports and endorses this Community Project Fund application; and
2. The County authorizes appropriate UERPC staff to submit this application on or before February 27, 2026; and
3. The County will be the applicant and serve as the pass through agency.

Passed, approved, and adopted this _____ day of _______________, 2026.

_____________________________________

Tom Clark, Chair

Allamakee County Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:

_________________________________

Denise Beyer, County Auditor

Allamakee County, IA

Department Head updates: Laurie Moody gave update on proposed new campgrounds and additional well grant dollars awarded. Engineer Ridenour gave update on legislation related to road use tax. Dave Mooney gave department updates. Chris Fee shared legislative bills pertaining to E911. Sheriff Mellick gave update on water system/fire pump project.

26.074-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to adjourn. Motion carried.

ATTEST:

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor

BUDGET WORK SESSION

Following the Board meeting Supervisors Byrnes, Keatley and Clark and Auditor Beyer moved into a budget work session and met with department heads and others to discuss FY27 budget proposals. Also present was Jim Pladsen. No action taken.

Attest:

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor