MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

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

26.075-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from February 16, 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, Rachelle Howe, Val Reinke, Laurie Moody, Stephanie Runkle, Michael Coyle, Jim Pladsen.

Public Comment: Val Reinke reviewed weekend events in the county. Rachelle Howe will be going to Des Moines this week and asked Supervisors if there are any topics they would like her to bring up. Supervisors shared concerns regarding how taking away Local Option Sales Tax money would affect counties and reducing E-911 surcharge funds to counties.

Rachelle Howe and Michael Coyle presented same resolution as last week with a different project listed in the grant application. Original project didn’t match with the timing of the funds; changed the project to an MRI to replace the current mobile MRI.

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

RESOLUTION # 26.076

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 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine.

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 $1,198,937.00_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 23rd day of February, 2026.

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Supervisor Representative – Dan Byrnes

Allamakee County Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:

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Denise Beyer, County Auditor

Allamakee County, IA

Val Reinke and others have developed a planning committee for creating a Leadership Institute and are requesting a sponsor for a grant application for funding the Leadership Institute.

26.077-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve Allamakee County as fiscal sponsor for Allamakee County Economic Development grant application. Motion carried.

26.078-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of subdivision plat for David T. Lensing. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-ABSENT. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26.078

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Lensing, David T

WHEREAS, Lensing, David T, owner(s) as of the February 23, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

LOT 2 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M. IN 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 23, 2026:

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Lensing, David T, 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 23, 2026.

ATTEST:

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Chairperson Pro-Tem                          County Auditor

26.079-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of subdivision plat for James A. Hanson. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-ABSENT. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26.079

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Hanson, James A

WHEREAS, Hanson, James A, owner(s) as of the February 23, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

LOT 2 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4-SE1/4) , LOT 2 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4-SE1/4), AND LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4-SE1/4) ALL IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 98 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 23, 2026:

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Hanson, James A, 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 23, 2026.

ATTEST:

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson Pro-Tem                          County Auditor

26.080-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Kevin Bentien. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-ABSENT. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26.080

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Bentien, Kevin

WHEREAS, Bentien, Kevin, owner(s) as of the February 23, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

LOT 1 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4-NW1/4) AND LOT 1 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4-NE 1/4); BOTH IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 96 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERDIAN, 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 23, 2026:

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Bentien, Kevin, 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 23, 2026.

ATTEST:

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson Pro-Tem                          County Auditor

26.081-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Thomas & Angela Weighner. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-ABSENT. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26.081

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Weighner, Thomas & Angela

WHEREAS, Weighner, Thomas & Angela, owner(s) as of the February 23, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

LOT 1 IN LOT 2 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4-NW1/4) OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 99 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M. 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 23, 2026:

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Weighner, Thomas & Angela, 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 23, 2026.

ATTEST:

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson Pro-Tem                          County Auditor

26.082-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve use of the county credit card for trainings up to $450 up to three times/individuals. Motion carried.

Department Head updates: Auditor Beyer gave department update. Stephanie Runkle gave planning & zoning updates.

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

ATTEST:

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson Pro-Tem                           Denise Beyer, Auditor