The Primghar City Council met in a regular session on June 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers with Mayor Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present Kevin Smith, Ryan Jenness, and Tim Honkomp. Absent Steve Wittrock and Ken Miller. Staff present Jessica Whitney and Jaynee Rushton. Motion Honkomp, approving the consent agenda, approving, June 10, 2025 agenda, council minutes from May 13, 2025, Library minutes from May 14, 2025 and golf minutes from May 16, 2025. In addition, approving a fireworks permit for the O’Brien County Fair. Second Jenness, all ayes, motion carried.
Visitors present were Tery Douglass and Cory Crouch and Sean Scroggin from the Primghar Fire Department. Cory and Sean discussed the goals of the fire department and where they stand in regards with getting a new fire truck. The townships all signed the contract but one with some questions for the council. They are asking for additional money from the city to match the township funding. This will be discussed further at a workshop.
Thor Klinker was present to give an update on Nuisance abatement cases. He shared that Jensen’s got a letter and will be working on an infraction. The 2 buildings uptown are in rough shape, but he has filed the appropriate paperwork and it should be about a 3-4 month process. Yellow house is going well and gaining a lot of progress, on track with contract. Tenkley states he will get bills paid and property cleaned up within 2 weeks.
During employee comments, Jaynee shared that 2 council members met with Linda about Heritage Park. Next step is to meet with the board. Jaynee will try and schedule something. Post office has been talked to and they will allow city to fill holes/fix and send them a bill. Jaynee and Jessica are working with Jones Nursey on trees for purchase to donate to the cemetery, should have going soon.
Motion by Smith to renew same Wellmark plan, same Delta Dental/Vision, and change Life to Principal and add in Short term disability if enough staff are interested, seconded by Honkomp. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2025-22 Ambulance Rates. Second by Honkomp, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2025-23 Employee Wages. Second by Honkomp, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2025-24 Internal Transfers. Second by Honkomp, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion Jenness to approve the Finance Report for May. Second Honkomp, all ayes, motion carried. Motion Honkomp to approve claims report. Second Jenness, all ayes, motion carried.
Council comments included looking at a machine that helps fix alleys. Also, maybe budget for a new skid loader next budget to better adapt to the guys needs including the stump grinder.
Motion by Jenness to adjourn. Second Smith, all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:04PM.
Jaynee Rushton, City Clerk

GENERAL $70,308.10
AMBULANCE INVEST $6,915.20 FIRE INVESTMENT $350.00 LIBRARY $61.00
ROAD USE TAX $10,088.24
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $6,983.82
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $13,912.86
TIF #1 ECONOMIC DEV $109.34 DEBT SERVICE $3,439.70
WATER $10,958.62
SEWER $25,875.06
SEWER SINKING FUND $37,270.92
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT $592.89
ELECTRIC $62,190.50
ELECTRIC SINKING FUND $15,158.17
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $5,366.58
TCA TELECOM $1,800.00
SKATING RINK $195.41
PGCC $22,360.56
TOTAL REVENUE $293,936.97
GENERAL $64,958.60
ROAD USE TAX $3,970.96
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $5,142.17
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $5,606.85
RANDOLPH TRUST $89.09
WRIGHT EXP TRUST FUND $1,099.53
GENERATOR REPLACEMENT $105.50
SEWER PROJECT $9,987.20
WATER $11,439.01
SEWER $47,902.34
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT $6.86
ELECTRIC $58,475.83
ELECTRIC METER DEPOSITS $750.00
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $9,031.59 SKATING RINK $1,002.08
PGCC $28,137.36
TOTAL EXPENSES $247,704.97
Report Title
Claims Report
Period
05/14/2025 To 06/10/2025
A&B BUSINESS INC.
TECH SERVICES $ 619.20
H&K LAWN CARE LLC
LAWN SPRAY $ 153.40
MRES
MISC SERVICES $ 2,558.97
SANITATION PRODUCTS, INC
SWPR BROOM $ 1,960.20
CITY OF PRIMGHAR
CITY UTILITES $ 4,153.93
DAVES SAND & GRAVEL
CEM DIRT $ 168.30
P & K PEST CONTROL
SPRING SPRAY $ 130.00
ZUB’S SHOP
PGCC FUEL $ 819.00
BOMGAARS
PGCC OIL $ 263.96
AHLERS & COONEY PC
SEWER LEGAL $ 248.00
610 DEPOT
PGCC $ 19.66
NW IA LEAGUE OF CITIES
2526
DUES $ 25.00
JWS BAR AND GRILL
JR GOLF FOOD $ 45.00
A&M LAUNDRY
SHOP TOWELS $ 34.94
PRODUCERS CO-OP
CEM FUEL $ 30.93
BRAD’S TIRE SERVICE CENTER
AMB TIRE SERV $ 261.73
BOLAND RECREATION
PARK EQ $ 10,150.00
SAMANTHA WILBUR
JR GOLF $ 112.16
NWIPDC
FY26 DUES $ 582.40
DINGES FIRE COMPANY
FIRE GLOVES $ 1,210.00
MELANIE YATES
JR GOLF SHIRTS $ 368.00
RANDY’S 66
MOWER TIRE/BATTERY $ 450.95
MENARDS
SHOP WTR HEATER $ 1,416.52
VERIZON
AMB PH/JETPACK $ 110.19
STEPH COADY
CC POSTAGE/ENV $ 180.50
KID’S KAMPUS, INC
KK LOST $ 6,956.43
NEAL CHASE LUMBER
LL CHALK $ 144.90
PAULLINA HARDWARE
AMB FAUCET REPAIR $ 13.98
ACCO
WATER CHEM $ 1,255.29
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER AGREE $ 232.39
DAN SCHNELL
DS MILEAGE $ 76.65
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB
WWTF TESTING $ 1,202.02
MARCUS NEWS
MAY MINS $ 495.31
STUART C IRBY CO.
EL WIRE $ 2,462.95
VISSER GRAVEL
ROAD GRAVEL $ 453.90
DGR
WWTF $ 10,605.90
SHEA’S HARDWARE
SHOP SUP $ 1,954.63
CULLIGAN WTR ORANGE CITY
WTR SOFTNER $ 19.00
BAKER & TAYLOR
CHILD BOOKS $ 688.96
VISA
LIB/OFF SUPPLIES $ 677.30
RYAN CARLSON
STUMP GRINDING $ 4,100.00
USPS
BOX RENEWAL $ 64.00
TRENTON’S LAWN CARE
CEM MOWING $ 1,500.00
IOWA ONE CALL
LOCATES $ 26.50
TCA
INTERNET/PHONE $ 779.73
RESCO
EL SUPPLIES $ 663.00
KOLBECK INC
MULCH GRINDING $ 3,575.00
NOTEBOOM ELECTRIC
COOLER MAINT $ 515.39
PRINS INSURANCE INC
PLYGRND ENDORSEMENT $ 438.00
SPEED’S AUTO SUPPLY
GOLF CARTS $ 758.33
BOB & SCOTT’S
SHOP WATER/LL $ 218.43
AIRGAS
OXYGEN $ 244.35
ORANGE CITY SANITATION
TRASH/RECYCLE $ 7,785.13
Total $ 73,980.41