07/21/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JULY 21, 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.

25.253-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person and/or by zoom: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Auditor, Patty Olson, Deb Stantic, George Blair, Brian Ridenour, Val Reinke.

 

Public Comment: Val Reinke reported on the County Fair, a meeting with legislators and others related to the closure/tearing down of Lansing Black Hawk bridge, and other events. Byrnes thanked the Fair Board for all their work on a successful fair.

 

Patty Olson, New Albin library director, gave a library update on programs including a new Lego Club, and new puzzles and games for checkout; open 22 hours/week; thanked Supervisors for the county’s continued support.

 

Deb Stantic, City Clerk, gave city updates: preparing for state audit and closing out fiscal year; completed Algaewheel wastewater plant project for which New Albin won an All Star Community Award; new water well project; resurfacing splash pad next year. NAIL does a lot of fundraising for the upkeep and the City provides the water for the splash pad. George Blair provided more information on potential for a solar array to power the Algaewheel plant; solar array would be similar to the size at the County Sheriff’s office; the land is just over the state line into Houston County and he needs to obtain a permit from Houston County; city received a $600,000 loan forgiveness for the new City well, along with a $400,000 grant.

 

NAIL has a 5K race coming up to help children with school supplies and they also help with maintenance expenses for the splash pad.

 

Keatley reported that the County Social Services mental health region has disbanded and there is now one statewide agency. The existing CSS 28E will be terminated; CSS region will remain open until June 30, 2026 to finish up financial duties. Notice of Withdrawal from 28E agreement was presented – meetings will continue and county still has a vote if anything comes up between now and June 30, 2026.

25.254-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve the Notice of Withdrawal from County Social Services 28E Agreement. Motion carried.

 

25.255-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to set the Public Hearing for 3 amendments to Zoning Ordinance L for Monday, July 28 at 9:10 am. Motion carried.

 

Byrnes presented an easement agreement for approval.

25.256-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve Real Estate Easement Agreement as presented. Motion carried.

 

25.257-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve liquor license renewal for Sportsmans Club. Motion carried.

 

25.258-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to accept and place on file quarterly reports for Auditor and Sheriff. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour asked approval of contract and bond from Midwest Contractors Inc.

25.xxx-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve contract and bond from Midwest Contractors Inc. for concrete pavement patching at $141,994.31. Motion carried.

 

Agenda item for culvert and guardrail projects will be on agenda next week.

 

Department Head Updates: Engineer Ridenour gave road project updates including getting LP quotes for consideration next Monday; finishing an update to the safety action plan required for future federal funding. Auditor Beyer provided tax statement process update.

 

Supervisors traveled to the Algaewheel wastewater plant project with George Blair and Val Reinke.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                               Denise Beyer, Auditor