The Primghar City Council met in a regular session on February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers with Mayor Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present –Ryan Jenness, Steve Wittrock, Kevin Smith, Aaron Giese, and Sean Scroggin. Staff present – Jarrett Russell, Jessica Whitney and Jaynee Rushton. Motion Jenness approving the consent agenda, approving, February 10, 2026 agenda, council minutes from January 13, 2026, Library minutes from January 14, 2026 and golf minutes from January 15, 2026. In addition, approving Just One More liquor license and Progo Tobacco License. Second Smith, all ayes, motion carried.
Citizen concerns included Shane Maloy asked about rezoning 655 S McCormack from residential to Ag. Thor gave him the process of this and he will get in contact with him.
Visitors were Loren Flaugh. Loren presented more on his idea for a 911 memorial. He has been in contact with an artist. Maybe asking local places about a banner to save on the cost.
Joni Irwin was present to share about the status of the pizza ranch building. She has completed work on the SW corner and cracking on the roof. Council is concerned with the safety of the west side. Thor recommended getting a letter stating it is structurally safe before accepting what condition we will allow.
Cory Crouch was present to share an idea the fire department had. He asked the status of the old airport grounds and had an idea about a possible training station/set up right inside the airport area. Many details still in the works, just was discussing the idea and a possible location.
Thor Klinker was present to give an update on Nuisance abatement cases. Judgement against TenKley for unpaid utility bills, date set for Lenz, and Ginger will remove rock. Lane property will need fence addressed to get fixed/replaced. 175 N Roberts needs addressed soon.
City Attorney had no additional comments at this time on current cases.
During employee comments, Jarrett gave an update on some of the projects going on currently. Scott Wubben started and is helping right away in the mornings to get guys started and going for the day. Some street lights are in progress, highway lights will be Spring. Jaynee asked about cemetery contracted mowing and every agreed to contract that out again and open for bids. Kurt asked about open records training meetings and everyone is completed who needed to be. A few others are welcome to take the course if they would like.
Motion by Wittrock to approve the Action Plan, Mission and Vision of Primghar from BEI Engineering, seconded by Scroggin. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Tax Abatement – Klinker. Second by Scroggin, all ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Triple C Pest Control Contract, seconded by Scroggin, all ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to table golf course contract to after the golf board approves, seconded by Giese. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Wittrock to approve both Pay App 1 and 2 for RP Constructors B40. Seconded by Jenness, all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Carlson stump grinding quote. Seconded by Giese, all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2026-02 – The Marcus News as the official newspaper. Seconded by Giese. Giese, Jenness, Scroggin ayes, Wittrock nay, Smith absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Wittrock to approve updated 2026 Council Committees, seconded by Scroggin. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve Resolution 2026-05 – Approving Kids Kampus grant application sponsor, seconded by Scroggin. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jenness to approve setting the public hearing for FY27 Proposed Tax Levy on April 14 at 5:00. Seconded by Wittrock, all ayes motion carried.
Motion Wittrock to approve the Finance Report for January. Second Giese, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion Jenness to approve claims. Second by Scroggin, all ayes, motion carried.
Council comments included asking about the two farm land rent letters and termination letters if we are up to date and we are, but Jaynee will send to Thor to confirm all is updated. Wittrock talked about America’s 250th and if we could do flags around the square. Jaynee will get some costs and look into that.
Motion by Giese to adjourn. Second Jenness, all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:09PM.
Jaynee Rushton, City Clerk

Claims

GENERAL $12,482.27 AMBULANCE INVEST $655.85 FIRE INVESTMENT $1,294.30 PARKS $7.58 POOL INVEST $8.15 LIBRARY $1,583.15 ROAD USE TAX$10,317.07 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $356.30 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $14,817.05 TIF #1 ECONOMIC DEV $55.29 TIF #3 COMMERCIAL $310.47 RANDOLPH TRUST $201.90 WRIGHT EXP TRUST FUND $820.90 DEBT SERVICE $138.54 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESV$98.66 WATER $18,563.24 WATER SINKING FUND $1,229.20 SEWER $39,764.86 SEWER SINKING FUND $38,736.43 ELECTRIC $85,049.37 ELECTRIC METER DEPOSITS $750.00 ELECTRIC SINKING FUND $16,713.63 LANDFILL/GARBAGE $7,180.48 TCA TELECOM $2,102.38 STORM WATER $1,013.77 PGCC $2,037.26 TOTAL REVENUES $256,288.10
GENERAL $64,594.57 ROAD USE TAX $13,093.52 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $8,897.11 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $6,392.85 RANDOLPH TRUST $87.51 WRIGHT EXP TRUST FUND $750.00 WATER $15,253.07 SEWER $52,612.87 ELECTRIC $83,406.27 LANDFILL/GARBAGE $7,256.00 TCA TELECOM $834.00 STORM WATER $7.11 PGCC $9,616.48 TOTAL EXPENSES $262,801.36 
Period
01/14/2026 To 02/11/2026
BRAD’S TIRE SERVICE CENTER
AMB SERVICE/ALIGNMENT $1,888.04
DGR
WWTF $6,071.40
IPERS
PAYROLL $6,301.20
EFTPS
PAYROLL $8,315.19
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA
PAYROLL $914.13
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA
PAYROLL $1,896.32
PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE
PAYROLL $925.88
PAYROLL
CITY OF PRIMGHAR $8,021.15
JAN26 UTILITIES
FRED’S PLUMBING & HEATING
$100.00
MRES REBATE INSPECTION-DWITT
MRES $1,833.35
MISC SERVICES-DEC25
MRES $46,369.77
DEC25 POWER
LARSON TRUCK REPAIR $765.43
PLOW TRUCK SERVICE
SKARSHAUG LAB $843.89
ELEC GLOVE TEST/REPLACE
A&B BUSINESS INC. $1,849.32
IT TECH SERVICES
A&B BUSINESS INC. $551.45
FEB TECH SERVICES
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS
$42.00
HRA ADMIN FEE
TRIPLE C PEST CONTROL $3,515.00
2026 CONTRACT
BC/BS OF IOWA $11,262.53
440.25 (RUSSELL-EL)
IMFOA $100.00
JW/JR MEMBER DUES
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICE $917.00
B40 SEWER
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB $1,116.00
GJL-254
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB
$1,356.50
WTR TESTING – 254 GJL
TRIPLE R $18.43
COUNTRY CLUB
TRIPLE R $5.59
LT PLANT PLUG
TRIPLE R $435.96
BUILT SALT SPREADER
VANDER HAAGS $259.32
AMB ENGINE LIGHT
VANDER HAAGS $828.47
AMB BATTERY
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FIN $929.07
DEC25 WET TAX
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FIN $1,978.82
DEC25 SALES TAX
TITAN MACHINERY $3,412.28
PAYLOADER SERVICE
WEX BANK $507.38
JAN FUEL – 16.07 EL REBATE
STEPHEN BYRD $60.00
3 HRS CLEANING
SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL $18.00
2 CPR CARDS
SPECTRUM PAINT $153.22
SKATING RINK
PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS
$34.94
SHOP TOWELS
VERIZON $110.21
IPAD/JETPACK
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
$248.65
COPIER AGREE
TEAM LAB $463.00
MARKING PAINT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK $86.93
1% BUY DOWN
IOWA INFORMATION PUBLICA
$130.11
DOWNTOWN AD
USPS $68.00
PGCC BOX FEE
AGRIVISION GROUP $1,565.50
GRATER SERVICE/STARTER ISSUE
CULLIGAN WTR ORANGE CITY
$21.00
COMM BLDG WTR SOFTNER
PRODUCERS CO-OP $1,373.40
GENERATOR FUEL
ORANGE CITY SANITATION $7,257.60
JAN26 TRASH/RECYCLE
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
$376.93
LIB BOOKS
MARCUS NEWS $382.52
MINS/CLAIMS
MARCUS NEWS $23.33
2025 WAGES IREAD
$253.90
LIB PROG SUPPLIES
QUILL.COM $253.78
LIB INK
P & K PEST CONTROL $60.00
LIB SPRAY
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD $299.32
LIB MONTHLY BOOKS
TCA $961.41
INTERNET/PHONE/WEBSITE
KID’S KAMPUS, INC $7,344.66
JAN26 LOST PYMT
IOWA ONE CALL $11.80
LOCATES
FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 $4,496.80
NEPTUNE 360 SOFT
B & J BUILDERS $7,462.45
GARAGE DR LT PLT
BECK ENGINEERING $1,500.00
STRAT PLAN PART 3
BRINKMAN GRAVEL & EXCAVATING $4,782.48
LIMESTONE
MID AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL $3,902.64
WEED KILLER
NEAL CHASE LUMBER $21.99
FR STAT LIGHT BALLAST
NEAL CHASE LUMBER $709.13
LIGHT PLANT MATERIALS
NEAL CHASE LUMBER $18.98
SKATING RINK DOOR
NEAL CHASE LUMBER $19.20
CAMERA MATIERALS LAGOON
BOB & SCOTT’S $11.06
LIB SUPPLIES
BOB & SCOTT’S $294.32
SKATING
ESRI $700.00
GIS SOFT
VISA $155.14
JAN STMT
VISA $223.07
LIBRARY STMT
LEANN LANGFITT $8.52
BOOK MAILING REIMBURSE
PAULLINA HARDWARE $22.47
PGCC FILTERS
PAULLINA HARDWARE $269.99
MICROWAVE
PAULLINA HARDWARE $4.47
PIPE SEAL TAPE
PAULLINA HARDWARE $23.98
SKATING RINK LIGHT BULBS
TOTAL $159,515.77