Regular Meeting of the City Council was June 10th, 2024, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Jenness, Whited, Edwards, Schmillen. Also, present: Mari Radtke, Doug Dreckman, Amanda Dreckman, Brian Flikeid, Darrell Downs, Jeff Schmillen
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to approve Consent Agenda with the direction to staff to create a Resolution authorizing the sublease of the Marcus Golf Course for the July Meeting to be compliant with the Marcus Golf Course Lease: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #24-22, “Transfer of Funds”, Res #24-23, “Resolution Setting Salary for Water Operator Grade 2”, Resolution #24-24, “Resolution Setting Salaries for FY2025”, Resolution #24-25, “Resolution Approving Lease Agreement Concerning the Marcus Golf Course”, Casey’s Class E Retail Alcohol License, Northern Gas Contract. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Request forms to speak to the Council were submitted by Nick Noyes – not in attendance. Jeff Schmillen – asked the Council to consider him in the future for any tree removal/stump grinding quotes. Amanda Dreckman, expressed gratitude to the Council for supporting the proposed Roundabout.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Edwards to approve Resolution #24-25, “A Resolution Supporting the Proposed Roundabout at HWY 143 and HWY 3”. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Ebert to approve Application for Tax Abatement Under the Marucs Urban Revitalization Plan for Gary and Connie Edwards. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited. Nayes: none. Abstain: Edwards. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Edwards to approve Iowa DOT Traffic Control Device Application. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Whited to accept Sargent Drilling for Test Well. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Schmillen to approve first reading Ordinance 361, “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinance of the City of Marcus, Iowa, by Amendment Section 2 of Chapter 151 of the Marcus Code of Ordinances, Trees”. Ayes: Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: Ebert. Motion carried.
Doug Dreckman gave Public Works update. All ash trees in right of ways and City property have been cut down. Public Works will be putting dirt and seeding the tree holes in the next few weeks. Weeds have been sprayed, the pool has leaks and will be fixed this fall after the pool season.
Chief Flikeid gave his monthly activity report.
Under Council comments, Ebert addressed trees in the parking and to consider making a tree fee. Clerk Harvey will look into Cities that have this ordinance.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Whited to adjourn 5:40 pm. All Ayes. Nayes: none.
Pat Bunt- Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on June 20, 2024.

City of Marcus May 2024 Bills
AFLAC
BENEFITS 241.32
AG STATE
GAS/DIESEL 1,276.32
AGRIVISION
PART 32.24
AMAZON
SUPPLIES 23.46
AT&T MOBILITY
PHONE BIL 108.20
BADGER METER
SERVICES 194.20
BAKER & TAYLOR
DVDS 66.47
BARRY ELECTRIC LLC
LABOR CLUBHOUSE 238.87
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 20.25
BUILDERS SHARPENING &
REPAIRS 726.51
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA 416.67
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 46.74
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES
TESTING CLUBHOUSE 420.00
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
CHESTERMAN CO
CONCESSIONS 285.60
CITY OF MOVILLE
PROF SERVICES 912.16
CORE-MARK
MIDCONTINENT, INC.
CONCESSIONS 1,436.69
TANNER CRONIN
HSA 208.34
DELTA DENTAL
BENEFITS 278.26
DOWNS, DARRELL
ECO DEV ADVOCATE 200.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
HSA 416.67
ECKSTAINE, JACK
TRAINING 1,000.00
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAXES 8,624.06
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
TRAINING/SUPPLIES 1,181.88
FARMERS STATE BANK
ACH FEES 75.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 561.00
GLIDDEN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
SIGN PROGRAM 205.98
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER 76.12
HARVEY, ROBIN
HSA 416.67
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 20.00
HESSE AUTO REPAIR
REPAIRS 78.09
HOG SLAT INC
PARTS 148.36
HOLMES, TIM
SIGN PROGRAM 500.00
IA DEPT OF NATURAL RES
FEES 120.00
ICAP
INSURANCE 635.00
IMFOA
PPLICATION FEE 125.00
IOWA ONE CALL
ONE CALL 22.50
IPERS
BENEFITS 3,600.32
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 330.49
JEO CONSULTING GROUP
TRAIL ENGINEERING 2,047.50
KLASSEN, DIANNE
FLOWERS 96.30
MARCUS CHAMBER
COMMERICAL SPONSOR
150.00
MARCUS COMMUNITY CENTER
PROPERTY/HOTEL TAX/
TOWER RENT 1,305.25
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES/REPAIRS 2,229.59
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 243.78
MCCLURE
WATER STUDY 10,679.00
MICROMARKETING LLC
DVD 28.46
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES 5,106.02
MOTOR PARTS
PARTS/SUPPLIES 38.45
NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO
GOLF COURSE FARM TAP
3,560.00
PEPSI-COLA
POOL 889.16
PETTY CASH
POSTAGE 29.21
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS/BOX RENT 435.63
SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC DBA
POOL SUPPLIE 145.50
REHAB SYSTEMS INC
STORM SEWER CLEANING
1,575.00
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS 548.82
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 6,155.15
SCHMILLEN CONSTRUCTION
STORM SEWER REPAIR
1,336.13
SHIELD TECHNOLOGY
CORPORATION
SOFTWARE RENEWAL 260.00
TASTE OF HOME
SUBSCRIPTION 8.00
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE TAXES 1,104.20
UMB
GO BOND ‘17/ADMIN FEES
117,775.00
VERMEER SALES & SERVICE
PART 1.68
VONDRAK LAW FIRM, LLC
LEGAL SERVICES 1,640.00
WELLMARK
BENEFITS 8,673.18
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 906.91
Accounts Payable Total
198,418.12
Invoices: Paid 149,745.59
Invoices: Scheduled 48,672.53
Payroll Checks
REPORT TOTAL 198,418.12
GENERAL 27,289.73
ROAD USE TAX 9,349.92
RESTRICTED GIFTS 4,218.87
DEBT SERVICE 117,775.00
TRAIL PROJECT 2,047.50
AMERICAN RELIEF FUNDS
10,679.00
WATER 9,290.61
SEWER 5,848.25
LANDFILL/GARBAGE 11,919.24
TOTAL FUNDS 198,418.12
REVENUE:
GEN $105,234.09
RUT $12,287.74
EMP BEN $6,501.10
EMERG $1,384.61
LOST $15146.66
TIF $13.94
RES. GIFTS $31,911.14
DEBT $7,493.64,
TRAIL $4,597.60
WW $20,076.37
SEWER $18,106.84
SW $12,473.21
TOTAL REVENUE $235,226.94
EXPENSES:
GEN $41,898.24
RUT $7,884.82
EMP BEN $12,801.33
LOST $31,039.21
RES. GIFTS $204,947.98
DEBT $117,775.00
TRAIL $922.50
ARF $11,826.00
WW $21,267.68
SEWER $10,958.52
SW $11,906.39
TOTAL EXPENSES $473,522.68
Published in the Marcus News on June 20, 2024.