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NEWS AND EVENTS
CITY OF MINGO PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES-5-12-2026 – 6:30 PM – CITY HALL
Mayor Perry called public hearing to order at 6:36 pm with approval of agenda motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle. AIF MC 5-0. Council members present: Karsjens, Freeman, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, Bode & Crozier.
Discussion of proposed amended budget for FYE 6/30/2026
No comments from public and no written comments prior to the hearing were received.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to adjourn public hearing. Mayor Perry adjourns public hearing at 6:38 pm.
CITY OF MINGO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES– 5-12-2026 - 6:30 pm – City Hall
Mayor Perry called a meeting to order at 6:38 pm with approval of agenda motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle. AIF MC 5-0. Council members present: Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, Karsjens, Crozier, Bode & Freeman.
Action Items
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to adopt Resolution 26-21 approving easements conveyed by MEDCO for Morning Sun Addition III, Phase 1. Roll call vote: Karsjens-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Freeman-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Bode-Aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to approve issuing the 4 quit claim deeds to Denco Highway Construction Corporation for “that portion of the vacated Railroad Street right-of-way in the City of Mingo, Jasper County, Iowa lying adjacent to and abutting Lot 1, 2, 3, 4 of Bakers’ Addition to the City of Mingo, Iowa, as said street was vacated by Ordinance No. 101 adopted May 2, 1983”. AIF MC 5-0.
Mayor Perry asked for approval of the previous council meeting minutes. Motion by Karsjens & 2nd by Crozier. AIF MC 5-0.
Public Works – Tony gave report. Street signs have arrived and will be installed. Will be starting lagoon discharge in the next couple of weeks. Discussed need of new bucket on JD tractor. Will fill in some potholes at the end of North Station Street. Discussed the plan on mosquito spraying.
Todd Penisten discussed the next phase of lagoon project and getting on the IUP with IDNR. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Bode to proceed with the population estimate of 400 and Triple Point as the first option when updating the facility plan. AIF MC 5-0.
Hometown Pride-Kristen Crozier gave report. Have received the Paint Iowa Beautiful grant but did not receive the Plant Iowa Beautiful grant. Have applied for the Jasper Community Foundation Grant for some ballpark improvements and basketball court improvements. The Mingo Men’s Club will be helping to get the new garbage receptacles, benches and bike racks placed from grant received last year from Jasper Community Foundation.
MEDCO. Bob & Sonda gave updates from MEDCO meeting.
Library – Report available.
Community Center – report available.
Fire Department – Matt Forschler gave updates. Did not have enough members present to hold May’s meeting. Working on what they will do with the back of the building as far as a mural or moveable art pieces with the money donated by the Mingo Bowling Challenge. Will need to paint the back of the building prior. A grant was submitted to Jasper Community Foundation for a cardiac monitor.
Action items:
Motion by Karsjens & 2nd by Bode to adopt Resolution 26-19 approving appointment of Community Building Board. Council wanted the clerk to remind the new members that they would be required to take the open meetings, open records training. Clerk will help them get set up to do so. Roll call vote: Freeman-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Bode-Aye, Karsjens-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to adopt Resolution 26-20 amending budget for FYE 6/30/2026. Roll Call Vote: Bode-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Karsjens-Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Freeman-Aye. Resolution passed.
Discussed insurance options for changing current policy. City Clerk will proceed with approved changes.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Bode to approve quote from Indian Creek Tree Service for work at the City burn pile.
Motion by Bode & 2nd by Crozier to use old Hustler mower for spraying instead of trading in on new one. AIF MC 5-0.
Motion by Karsjens & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to allow home owner at 104 E. Bluff to add an additional driveway off of Iowa Street. Cannot impede water flow or encroach upon other property. AIF MC 5-0.
Motion by Bode & 2nd by Crozier to set public hearing for budget amendment for FYE 6/30/26 for June 9th @ 6:30 pm. AIF MC 5-0.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to approve City Clerk to sign all documents related to the LOSAP program required from Lincoln Financial Group as plan administrator for the City. AIF MC 5-0.
Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Karsjens to approve bills and financials. AIF MC 5-0.
12. Motion by Crozier & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to adjourn regular council meeting, Mayor Perry adjourns meeting at 7:58 pm. AIF MC 5-0.