The Primghar City Council met in a regular session on May 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers with Mayor Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present – Steve Wittrock, Kevin Smith, Ken Miller, and Ryan Jenness. Absent – Tim Honkomp. Staff present – Jessica Whitney, Jaynee Rushton, and Jarrett Russell. Motion Jenness, approving the consent agenda, approving, May 13, 2025 agenda, council minutes from April 8, 2025, Library minutes from April 9, 2025 and golf minutes from March 20, 2025, April 17, 2025 and the Annual Meeting on April 11, 2025. In addition, approving seasonal employment of Denny Logan and Damian Villarreal. Tabling Ambulance By-Laws for June. Second Wittrock, all ayes, motion carried.
Citizen concerns were discussed about the Parking lot along alleyway at Post Office. Jaynee talked to Steve at the Post Office and he will get back to her what their landlord says. In addition, the church signs on the edges of town have been brought up a few times how poorly they look. Ken said to talk to churches as they are working on this project he thinks.
Visitors present were Tery Douglass and Steph Coady. Steph Coady shared about Primghar Cobblestone days on June 12-14 and the activities going on and the street closure map.
Thor Klinker was present to give an update on Nuisance abatement cases. He shared that Jensen’s need an infraction letter as they are doing the same thing as before. TenKley’s property will be starting an abandon property case. Also, Linda Walvoord would like to meet 2 council members at Heritage Park to go over concerns.
During employee comments, Jarrett gave an update on projects happening that the outside guys are working on. Cemetery stump removal will be starting end of the week by Ryan Carlson. Lagoon is running and guys getting trained on Friday. Jaynee shared an update on the cemetery quote for fixing some damaged headstones, not sure we can use the perpetual funds as hoped; will continue to look into options. Mari suggested to ask Richard or Chuck Virgil. Tim from Beck Engineering asked about the planning, go ahead and start process with him. Volleyball court maintenance was discussed-voted to take care of courts as they are well used and doesn’t take much time.
Motion by Jenness to purchase 2 new small lawn mowers and trade in our large mower and purchase the big mower instead of the rental agreement to avoid over hours, seconded by Wittrock. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve the Updated Cemetery Mowing Contract, seconded by Smith. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Smith to approve the building permit portion of landscape around light pole/corner, seconded by Miller. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2025-17 Cobblestone Days Street Closure. Second by Wittrock, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2025-18 approving and authorizing a form of Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Primghar, IA and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $600,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2025, of the City of Primghar, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said Notes, and Approving form of Tax Exemption Certificate. Second by Wittrock, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Smith to approve second reading of Ordinance No 2025-02 “An Ordinance amending Title II, Chapter 2, Article 4, of the Primghar code of Ordinance on sanitary sewer system operation and maintenance.” Second Jenness, all ayes, motion carried. Motion by Smith to waive third reading of Ordinance 2025-02, seconded by Wittrock. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Jenness to approve Ordinance 2025-02 Summary for publishing, seconded by Smith. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve setting Public Hearing for June 10 at 5:00 PM for the Ordinance Vacating Streets and Alleys at Roger Smith’s, seconded by Wittrock. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2025-20 Ragbrai Street Closure. Second by Smith, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Smith to approve Resolution 2025-22 Terminating a Service Rate and Payment Agreement between the City of Primghar and Lynch Livestock, seconded by Miller. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion Miller to approve the Finance Report for April. Second Smith, all ayes, motion carried. Motion Jenness to approve claims report. Second Miller, all ayes, motion carried.
Council comments included asking about jake break signs for edges of town. Jaynee will talk with County to get an update on this item.
Motion by Jenness to adjourn. Second Smith, all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:55PM.
Jaynee Rushton, City Clerk
GENERAL $123,094.20
LIBRARY $3.00
ROAD USE TAX $10,483.74
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $31,995.32
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $11,213.70
TIF #1 ECONOMIC DEV $7,515.11
TIF #3 COMMERCIAL $46,532.43
DEBT SERVICE $19,065.63
WATER $17,593.41
SEWER $35,140.35
SEWER SINKING FUND $37,270.92
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT $727.87
ELECTRIC $74,998.57
ELECTRIC METER DEPOSITS $750.00
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $6,770.52
TCA TELECOM $1,800.00
SKATING RINK $1,318.00
PGCC $64,402.47
TOTAL REVENUE $490,675.24
GENERAL $66,354.83
ROAD USE TAX $4,723.03
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $3,965.33
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $5,679.65
RANDOLPH TRUST $133.68
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LIN $58.50
GENERATOR REPLACEMENT $58.50
SEWER PROJECT $9,696.98 WATER $6,497.05
SEWER $48,283.28
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT $6.86
ELECTRIC $50,212.56
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $7,526.93 SKATING RINK $2,248.99
PGCC $10,910.78
TOTAL EXPENSES $216,356.95
Report Title
Claims Report
 Period
04/09/2025 To 05/13/2025
Vendor Name
References
Vendor Total
HOWARD POLLARD SR
DEPOSITREFUND $ 250.00
STEVE’S CONSTRUCTION
LIB REFINISH TABLE $ 125.00
TCA
WEBSITE/INTERNET $ 774.77
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER AGREE $ 232.39
MARCUS NEWS
MIN & HEARINGS $ 612.32
PLUIM PUBLISHING INC
CC SAVE THE DATES $ 90.00
610 DEPOT
PGCC EQUIP REP $ 656.74
GCC ALLIANCE CONCRETE CO, INC.
BRIDGE CONCRETE $ 1,574.00
O’BRIEN CO ENGINEER
SALT/SANDMIX $ 557.75
NEAL CHASE LUMBER
PGCC CEMENT $ 464.30
IOWA GOLF ASSOCIATION
GHIN HANDICAP $ 1,500.00
FELD FIRE
FIRE FOAM $ 249.90
JELECTRIC
LAGOON ALARM SUB $ 329.34
SMITH GRIGG SHEA KLINKER
SEWER LEGAL/VACATE $ 2,244.00
BOMGAARS
PGCC REPAIRS $ 82.09
RAMAKER & ASSOCIATED INC
CEM CIMS $ 980.00
VISA
LIB/OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 691.06
O’BRIEN CO ECON DEVEL
25 ANN CONT $ 1,099.53
TRIPLE R
IRR PARTS $ 243.78
P & K PEST CONTROL
LIB SPRY $ 55.00
COLLABORATIVE SUMMER LIB
LIB PROGRAMS $ 27.77
STUART C IRBY CO.
TOOL REPAIR $ 48.00
O’BRIEN COUNTY TREASURER
180 2ND ST $ 329.00
THEODORE AND BRENDA MARTING
DEPOSITREFUND $ 250.00
JESSICA WHITNEY
COMM BLDG CLEAN $ 55.00
CULLIGAN WTR ORANGE CITY
WTF SOFT $ 19.00
SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
CLUB FIRE INS $ 2,266.50
MENARDS
FAUCET, MOW BLADE, BATHHOUSE $ 418.11
BOUNDTREE MEDICAL
UCP AED BATTERY $ 199.99
VERIZON
IPAD/AMB PHONE $ 110.19
RANDY’S 66
MOWER TIRE $ 277.80
SANBORN AUTO
TRUCK RADIO $ 100.00
NW IA AREA LANDFILL
SPR25 CLEAN UP $ 785.82
SCHULTZ & GREEN
FY24 LEGAL $ 2,584.50
MRES
MISC SERVICES $ 2,931.36
BAKER & TAYLOR
CHILD BOOKS $ 477.65
PCC
FEB AMB BILLING $ 1,246.59
ZIMCO SUPPLY
PGCC CHEM $ 7,604.95
SPEED’S AUTO SUPPLY
GOLF CARTS $ 758.33
NORTHWEST GLASS LLC
LIB WINDOW $ 135.00
CITY OF PRIMGHAR
UTILITIES $ 6,062.36
HARTLEY AUTO SUPPLY
PGCC HARDWARE $ 15.67
KEEP AIM BOUTIQUE
LL SHIRTS $ 576.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB
WWTF TESTING $ 687.75
DEE ANN LANSINK
APR CLERK $ 2,257.50
DGR
WWTF $ 10,092.70
RESCO
EL REPAIRS $ 702.60
JEREMY GLODEN
TEE BALLS $ 54.99
ORANGE CITY SANITATION
TRASH/RECYCLE $ 8,519.97
PRODUCERS CO-OP
MOWER FUEL $ 16.33
BOB & SCOTT’S
SKATING CANDY $ 89.34
A-1 PREFERRED
PGCC HOOD CLEANING $ 768.00
JUST ONE MORE
PGCC RR TOWELS $ 44.29
D&K DOOR
SHOP GAR DR $ 860.25
NOTEBOOM ELECTRIC
PGCC COOLER $ 2,171.81
JEREMY AND RACHEL ESSER
DEPOSITREFUND $ 250.00
AHLERS & COONEY PC
SEWER LEGAL $ 1,457.00
JARRETT RUSSELL
MILEAGE $ 280.00
KCH ASBESTOS, LLC
ASBESTOS-N MCCORMACK $ 900.00
DAMIAN VILLARREAL
CEM MOWING $ 200.00
BRAD’S TIRE SERVICE CENTER
AMB TIRES/SENSOR $ 556.89
DAN SCHNELL
DS MILEAGE $ 32.20
A&M LAUNDRY
SHOP TOWELS $ 34.94
TRI STATE READY MIX
ROAD REPAIR $ 410.00
Total $ 70,478.12
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier May 29, 2025