Regular Meeting of the City Council was held November 10th, 2025, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Treasurer’s Report, Res #25-32 “Transfer of Funds”, Application for Tax Abatement Under the Marcus Urban Revitalization Plan for Dennis and Charlotte Braun. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Marjo Daum with Friends of Library requested permission from the City Council to be able to purchase and place a 10’x12’ shed on the Library property at no cost to the City or Library. All funds will be used from the FOL. Motion by Edwards, seconded by Whited approving the shed to be placed on the Library property. Ayes: All. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Clerk Harvey gave an update on property 113 S Locust St. The property has a lien of over $4000 plus past taxes dues. The lien is to be cleared up by the property owner, and he will pay the property taxes and be interested in the City taking over the property. He has signed an agreement with Buy Homes for Cash company, and they have 30-60 days due diligence period. John Hines will be sending Jason Smith a letter to keep the process moving.
Council member Jenness requested the Council revisit the Holmes Street – Country View Sub. 1st Addition sidewalk letter that had a deadline of June 30, 2026. Discussion on the City needs to make a plan on how all sidewalks will be enforced throughout the City before singling out five homes. Motion by Jenness to rescind the letters, seconded by Schmillen. Ayes: all, Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Country View Sub. 1st Addition Owners did not address the Council as requested.
Chief Flikeid gave the report of arrests.
Doug Dreckman, Public Works Superintendent, gave the public works report.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to adjourn meeting 5:25 pm. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Pat Bunt – Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey, Clerk, IaCMC/IaCMFO
Published in the Marcus News on November 20, 2025

City of Marcus October 2025 Bills

ACCESS SYSTEMS
COPIER 494.73
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
BENEFITS 26.28
AG STATE
GAS/DIESEL 540.19
ALA MEMBERSHIP
RENEWAL 120.00
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
BOOKS 296.74
AT&T MOBILITY
CELLPHONE 151.38
BADGER METER
SERVICES 438.81
BF&S
SPRAY 411.60
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 13.95
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
GLOVES 24.99
BUNT, PAT
MILEAGE 72.80
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 49.14
CHEROKEE COUNTY
ASSESSMENT 5,764.09
CITY OF MOVILLE
NUICANSE 898.45
CNA SURETY
SURETY BOND 752.03
CRARY HUFF LAW FIRM
LEGAL SERVICES 4,176.39
DEMCO INC
BOOK HOLDERS 75.69
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
POSTAGE/SUPPLIES/
TRAINING 211.29
FARMERS STATE BANK
ACH FEES 75.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 267.00
FREDERICK WELDING
SUPPLIES 26.80
GANNON, BOB
ECO DEV 200.00
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER 156.00
HARVEY, ROBIN
MILEAGE/REIMBURSE 319.20
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 525.66
HESSE AUTO REPAIR
TIRES 927.95
IA DEPT OF NATURAL RES
WELL#3 & #4 PERMIT
3,663.20
IMWCA
WORKERS COMP 2,499.00
IOWA ONE CALL
LOCATES 32.40
IOWA ONE CALL
LOCATES 16.20
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC.
MEMBERSHIP 315.00
IOWA WORKFORCE DEV
UNEMPLOYEMENT 99.02
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 50.74
MARCUS COMMUNITY
CENTER
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX 479.50
MARCUS COMMUNITY FAIR
REIMBURSE ELECTRIC PAID
20.02
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES 323.62
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 258.61
MARV’S OUTDOOR POWER
EQUIPMENT
PARTS 119.50
MCCLURE
DESIGN PHASE ENGINEER
16,413.44
MID AMERICAN ENERGY CO
STREET LIGHTS 4,389.47
MOTOR PARTS
PARTS 207.68
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 163.96
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS 348.31
RODER GAS & OIL INC
FUEL 481.68
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE COLLECTION
6,270.80
STAN HOUSTON
CHAINSAW PARTS 21.95
STRYKER SALES, LLC
SUPPLIES 200.00
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
WET/SALES 4,381.65
TRUE NORTH COMPANIES LC
SERVICES 250.00
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 571.51

REPORT TOTALS
GENERAL $11,827.28
ROAD USE TAX $3,640.63
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
$2,347.39
WATER $8,613.20
WATER PLANT $20,076.64
SEWER $724.34
LANDFILL/GARBAGE
$12,034.89
TOTAL FUNDS $59,264.37

REVENUE:
GEN $220,369.77
RUT $11,605.30
EMP BEN $23,737.10
LOST $17,291.04
TIF $24.57
RES. GIFTS $8,625
DEBT $41,836.21
WW $58,269.59
WTR PLT $26,261.50
SEWER $38,731.83
SW $11,606.59
TOTAL REVENUE
$434,758.50

EXPENSES:
GEN $163,596.14
RUT $7,878.03
EMP BEN $27,020.09
LOST $17,369.48
RES.GIFTS $758.39
WW $16,514.25
WATER PLANT $39,087.72
SEWER $6,754.64
SW $12,008.23
TOTAL EXPENSES
$290,986.97
Published in the Marcus News on November 20, 2025