06/23/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

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

25.215-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from June 16, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Supervisors, Destiny Kapler – Postville Herald, Nicki Smedsrud, Jon Luchsinger, Stephanie Runkle, Amy Bresnahan, Chris Fee, Corey Snitker, Ryan Delaney.

 

Public Comment: Stephanie Runkle has checked with other counties about watershed structures and shared her thoughts on mapping it on Beacon; Byrnes has a map he can share. Runkle reported the first application for solar utility will be discussed at Board of Adjustments tomorrow night.

 

Jon Luchsinger provided Solutions contracts for FY26 and highlighted the changes, price increases of 22%; Harris/Solutions is predicting another 22% increase next year.

25.216-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve signing Solutions contracts for FY26. Motion carried.

 

Tom Clark has spoken with additional vendors to obtain other bids for steam trap replacement. Clark and Beyer will compose an ad for sealed bids and present it for approval next week.

 

Runkle presented plats for approval.

25.217-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Roger Bakewell. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #25.217

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Bakewell, Roger

 

WHEREAS, Bakewell, Roger, owner(s) as of the June 23, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 1 IN GOVERNMENT LOT 1 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 100 NORTH, RANGE 4 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 June 23, 2025:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Bakewell, Roger, 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 June 23, 2025.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

25.218-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Urell Family Farm. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #25.218

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Urell Family Trust

 

WHEREAS, Urell Family Trust, owner(s) as of the June 23, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 2 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4-SW1/4) OF SECTION 33, TWONSHIP 97 NORTH, RANGE 4 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 June 23, 2025:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Urell Family Trust, 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 June 23, 2025.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

Auditor Beyer presented Nationwide 457b document for updated signature.

25.219-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve signing the updated Nationwide 457b agreement. Motion carried.

 

25.220-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve liquor license renewal for Allamakee County Conservation Foundation. Motion carried.

 

Department Head Updates: Luchsinger gave update on CAT6 wiring project. Corey Snitker gave update on heat and potential heavy rain; update on Waukon 100 gravel bike ride; looking at forming a long-term recovery group for disaster recovery; upcoming meetings; adding stop-the-bleed kits to Secondary Road vehicles. Chris Fee, E-911, explained a bill the governor signed–state 911 fund is running out of money and they are reaching to counties to make up the difference, billing quarterly–taking about $25k total from Allamakee for FY26; the FY26 draws from counties keeps state at zero; when Fee asked “is this forever?” he was told “we’ll see what legislators do next year”. Treasurer Smedsrud reported on last week’s tax sale – majority of those that didn’t sell were mobile homes; tax statement format is being approved; Treasurer office closed July 10 for required training. Engineer Ridenour reminded of 6-county meeting on Thursday in Fredericksburg; new forklift received last week; pavement marking will be done following July 4th holiday; resurfacing project and bid letting updates. Auditor Beyer is preparing for fiscal year-end and new fiscal year.

 

Engineer Ridenour recommended tabling Secondary Road fund transfers to verify amounts.

 

Ridenour presented in-county quotes for a 2025 Crew Cab 4×4 1500 pickup. Torkelsons quotes for Ram 1500 were $46,590 for Twin Turbo and $47,690 for V8 Hemi (9 month to a year wait time for Hemi); Pladsen’s Waukon quotes for Chevy 1500 were $45,911 for Turbo and $49,319 for V8 Ecotec3 (3-4 month wait time). Ram has longer Powertrain warranty. Ridenour has had good luck with Hemis and recommends the Ram Hemi 5.7L.

25.221-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve purchase of a 1500 Ram with 5.7L V8 Hemi engine at $47,690 from Torkelsons. Motion carried.

 

Bids for culvert and guardrail work were opened:

Skyline Construction – $285,707.25

Riehm Construction – $162,283.00

Brennan Construction – $344,221.50

Engineer Ridenour will review the bids and bring a recommendation next Monday.

 

25.222-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to adjourn.  Motion carried.

 

ATTEST:

 

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor