08/24/26 Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

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

26.287-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from August 17, 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/Clerk to Supervisors, Val Reinke, Nicki Smedsrud, Tony Gericke, Stephanie Runkle, Brian Ridenour.

 

Public Comment: Val Reinke gave report on meetings and county events; Sept. 12 ribbon cutting at Waterloo Hollow. Tom Clark gave review of ISAC meetings.

 

Attorney Gericke presented request for use of credit card for meeting registration regarding data centers.

26.288-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve county attorney use of county credit card for $225. Motion carried.

 

Request to set public hearing for amendment to zoning ordinance.

26.289-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to set public hearing for August 31, 2026 at 9:15am for amendment to zoning ordinance. Motion carried.

 

Zoning Administrator Runkle presented plats for approval.

26.290-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Thomas Bechtel. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 26.290

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Bechtel, Thomas Estate

 

WHEREAS, Bechtel, Thomas Estate, owner(s) as of the August 24, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4-NE1/4); LOT 2 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4-NE1/4); LOT 3 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4-NE1/4); LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4-NE1/4); LOT 2 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4-NE1/4); LOT 3 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4-NE1/4); LOT 1 IN NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2-NE1/4-SE1/4); AND LOT 2 IN THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2-NE1/4-SE1/4) ALL IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 99 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST; ALL OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL AMAKEE COUNTY.; 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 August 24, 2026:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Bechtel, Thomas Estate, 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 August 24, 2026.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

26.291-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for James Burke, et al. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 26.291

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Burke, James et al

 

WHEREAS, Burke, James et al, owner(s) as of the August 24, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 2 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4-SW1/4), LOT 2 IN NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4-SW1/4) AND LOT 2 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER; ALL OF SECTION 17, 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 August 24, 2026:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Burke, James et al, 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 August 24, 2026.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

26.292-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Kevin & Terry Welsh. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 26.292

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Welsh, Kevin & Teri

 

WHEREAS, Welsh, Kevin & Teri, owner(s) as of the August 24, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4-NE1/4); LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4-NE1/4); LOT 2 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4-NE1/4); AND LOT 3 IN SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4-NE1/4); LOT 1 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW1/4-NE1/4); LOT 2 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW1/4- NE1/4); LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4-NE1/4); LOT 2 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4-NE1/4) ALL IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 99 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST; ALL 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 August 24, 2026:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Welsh, Kevin & Teri, 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 August 24, 2026.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

26.293-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to table the approval of plat for Gary & Ann White Trust. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour presented bridge replacement plan.

26.294-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve bridge replacement plan on Dry Hollow Road. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Treasurer Nicki Smedsrud gave update on property tax statement mailing. Engineer Ridenour gave rock hauling update and equipment and road project updates. Auditor Beyer gave update on ISAC meetings last week.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Tom Clark, Chairperson                                           Denise Beyer, Auditor

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