110 Ash Street Meeting Room
Mayor Kay Gifford called the Public Hearing of the Sale of Property at the Industrial Park to Double R Leasing, LLC to order. Roll call showed Councilmembers present were: Patrick Nelson, Nancy Kuehl, Johanna Homan, Bruce Engelke, and Tyler Draper. Others present were: Kiana Johnson, Elaine French, Mari Radtke, Cain Junkman, Brent Koppie, Devon Jones, Rich Van Beek and Amanda Vanderhoff. A question was asked on the location of the lot at the Industrial Park. The lot is located across the street from their current property. A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Engelke to adjourn from the public hearing. Roll call: Ayes – Nelson, Kuehl, Homan, Engelke, and Draper. Motion carried.
Mayor Kay Gifford called the council meeting to order. Roll call showed councilmembers present were Patrick Nelson, Nancy Kuehl, Johanna Homan, Bruce Engelke, and Tyler Draper. Others present were: Kiana Johnson, Elaine French, Mari Radtke, Cain Junkman, Brent Koppie, Devon Jones, Rich Van Beek and Amanda Vanderhoff.
A motion was made by Homan seconded by Kuehl to approve the agenda, previous minutes, and clerk’s report. Roll call: Ayes – Nelson, Kuehl, Homan, Engelke, and Draper. Motion carried.
Kiana Johnson from the O’Brien County Economic Development presented the council with their 2025 Annual Report. She thanked the City of Sutherland for their continued support and contributions.
There were no public comments.
There were a few questions asked on the bills. A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Homan to pay the bills. Roll call: Ayes – Nelson, Kuehl, Homan, Engelke, and Draper. Motion carried.
Economic Development report was given by Patrick Nelson. The board discussed how to use the income from the newly donated medical clinic. They also discussed increasing the amount of the Spruce up Sutherland grant in 2026. The Community Fund Board has not granted any funds since 2022, because of this the board has decided to increase the amount of money they will grant this year to $15,000.00 with a maximum amount of $2,000.00 per grant. Information on the grant can be found by calling city hall or on the city website.
The Library Report was given by Elaine French. Council was presented the Director’s Report to read through. The library plans to hold a puzzle competition over Labor Day weekend and they asked council’s permission to purchase the puzzles. Council agreed. The event will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 between 12-4pm at the RL Johannsen Center.
Fire and Ambulance Report was given by Chief Rich Van Beek. There was 3 ambulance calls and 1 fire call. The Department received the O’Brien County Community Foundation Grant for some new bunker gear.
Police Report was given by Chief Brent Koppie. Chief Koppie read through the report. There were 9 citations and 12 warnings issued. The Department received torniquets from O’Brien County EMS.
Communications and topics for discussion:
A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Draper to approve Resolution 2025-18: Resolution to Transfer Funds from the Emergency Fund into the General Account for Fiscal Year End. Roll call: Ayes – Engelke, Draper, Nelson, Kuehl, and Homan. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Engelke to approve Resolution 2025-19: Resolution Approving Wages for City Employees for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Roll call: Ayes – Engelke, Draper, Nelson, Kuehl, and Homan. Motion carried.
A motion was made Engelke seconded by Draper to approve Resolution 2025-20: Resolution Directing Sale & Authorizing the City of Sutherland to Enter into a Contract and Convey Real Estate Owned by the City of Sutherland. Roll call: Ayes – Nelson, Kuehl, Homan, Engelke, and Draper. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Homan to approve Resolution 2025-21: Resolution Approving Executed Contract. Roll call: Ayes – Nelson, Kuehl, Homan, Engelke, and Draper. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Draper seconded by Kuehl to approve Resolution 2025-22: Resolution Approving Special Warranty Deed. Roll call: Ayes – Nelson, Kuehl, Homan, Engelke, and Draper. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Engelke seconded by Draper to approve cigarettes permits for Car Go and Main Market. All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Engelke seconded by Draper to approve amended outdoor service area liquor license for Sweeney’s Clubhouse. All in favor. Motion carried.
Standing Committee Reports:
Water – 2,403,610 gallons in at the tower. Rich flushed the hydrants this week.
Streets and sidewalks – The clerk will call Fuller & Sons Paving to start road work on 3rd and Oak Street. Rich is waiting on cold patch to be delivered to start patching potholes.
Sanitation (sewer) – 2,926,000 gallons at the ponds. Rehab Systems relined a few manholes. Council would like to continue with repairing damaged manholes.
Town Property – A motion was made by Homan seconded by Draper to approve the use of the football field for a kid’s foam party for Labor Day weekend on August 29, 2025. A question was asked if the city would consider selling the old gun range property. Council suggested the interested party should stop into city hall. Schwebach Trees service will be here on June 16th to start removing trees on city property.
Park – The board is having bingo after the puzzle competition Labor Day weekend. The new trash cans will be ordered this week.
Weeds and Debris – The clerk received a list of residents that need letters for their property. Councilmember Nelson asked to table abandoned properties until next month.
Lights – No report.
Sanitary Landfill –No report.
A motion was made by Draper seconded by Engelke to adjourn. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Kay Gifford
Amanda Vanderhoff, City Clerk

TOTAL EXPENSES $53,484.16
General Fund $4,179.12
Road Use Tax $7,172.67
Economic Development $864.00
Debt Service $-
TIF $-
Police Fund $8,917.11
Water Fund $2,820.77
City Sign $-
Employee Benefits $2,583.30
Sewer Fund $10,654.43
Garbage Fund $7,537.32
Lib Cap Impr $-
Library Fund $3,937.97
Fire & Ambulance Fund $4,660.99 $-
Park Fund $156.48
Insurance $-
Water Meter Project $-
TOTAL REVENUES $64,892.54
General Fund $19,124.84
Road Use Tax $7,082.03
Economic Development $-
Debt Service $2,884.75
Tax Inc. Finance $8,160.56
Police Fund $1,174.48
Community $7,800.21
Insurance $4,382.35
Employee Benefits $625.45
Water Fund $5,130.07
Sewer Fund $3,087.39
Garbage Fund $2,071.87
Lib Cap Impr $-
Library Fund $1,016.53
Library Reserve $120.00 Fire & Ambulance Fund $150.00 Fire & Ambulance Reserve $1,553.00
Park Fund $487.51
Franchise Tax $-
City Sign $41.50
Vehicle Reserve $-
Sutherland, Iowa Bills 6/2/2025
GENERAL
R.L. Johannsen
rent $600.00
Westel
serv $182.51 Apr
Visual IT
copier $28.74
Smith, Grigg, Shea, & Klinker
legals $392.00
Sutherland Commercial Club
fees $75.00
Marcus News
legal $281.61
One Call
email $19.80
POLICE
Verizon
cell $101.16
Westel
serv $38.13 – Apr
Cain Junkman
reimburse $32.09
WATER
MidAmerican Energy
service $31.82
Verizon
cell $17.05
Westel
serv $39.56 – Apr
Security State Bank
loan rural water $10,495.92
Osceola Co Rural
water $6,674.22 – Apr
Foundation
labs $16.50
SEWER
MidAmerican Energy
serv $80.12
Verizon
cell $17.05
Foundation
labs $145.25
Iowa Finance Authority
oans $39,438.75
$43,055.00
Rehab Systems
repairs $5,875.00
GARBAGE
Town and Country
contract $5,826.70
trip fee $330.00
NW IA Solid Waste
tonnage $1,257.90 – Apr
PARK
Mid American
serv $35.94
BB $20.83
SL $10.00
Menards spls – $1,000.23
LIBRARY
MidAmerican
service $205.00
Baker & Taylor
books $34.76
Westel
serv $69.99 Apr
Nancy Hill
mileage $52.00
Menards
spls $55.29
Leaf
copier $130.37
Amazon
spls $104.56
Sweeney Farm & Home
spls $106.51 – Apr
Brighton Book Bindery
books $110.00
ROAD USE TAX
MidAmerican Energy
St Lights $1,594.64
Shop $319.61
Verizon
cell $17.05
Westel
serv $149.81 Apr
T-D Tree Service
202 W 2nd Street $905.00
Concrete Guys
2nd street $17,561.16
CRMC
assists $525.00
Sweeney Farm & Home
spls $49.98 – Apr
FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MidAmerican
service $99.18
Verizon
cell $40.01
Westel
serv $90.68 Apr
Sutherland Implement
repairs $2,686.41
Keep Aim Boutique
clothes $2,328.00
W.S. Darley & Co.
equip $1,061.00
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Wellmark Bl Cross
health ins –
RV $1,075.14 per month
DEBT SERVICE
Security State Bank
Streets $12,000.00
Security State Bank
TIF $28,000.00
COMMUNITY FUND BOARD
Commercial Club
Valero donation $300.00