(641) 363-4441
100 N. Station Street |Mingo, IA 50168
CITY OF MINGO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES– 8-11-2026 - 6:30 pm – City Hall
1. Call to Order / Agenda Approval
Mayor Pro Tem Crozier called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, second by Karsjens, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0. Present: Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, Karsjens, Crozier, and Freeman. Absent: Bode and Mayor Perry.
2. Previous Meeting Minutes
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to amend the July 14 minutes to include more detail on Electric Pump’s lift station maintenance recommendations and the S. Station Street drainage/culvert complaint findings. The City Clerk will revise the minutes, seek council approval, and publish the changes. Council also discussed approving minutes before publication.
3. Public Comment
Residents discussed sewer backups during heavy rainfall, potential warning protocols, Davenport Street conditions, drainage/intake issues, driveway and house settling, and Kinetic fiber optic work.
4. Public Works
Thompson reported on mowing, the need to request an emergency discharge from IDNR, lagoon duckweed, E. Main Street ditch dirt removal, Electric Pump lift station repairs, to replace impeller kits for pumps 1&2 and replace 6” check valve for $19,935.61. Parts have been on order for a couple of weeks. Also discussed possible lift station maintenance contract options.
5. MEDCO
No update. Meeting scheduled for August 12 at 5:30 p.m.
6. Hometown Pride - No update. Meeting scheduled for August 13 at 6:00 p.m.
7. Library/Community Center- Reports available.
8. Fire Department - Matt Forschler reported that the department will order the defibrillator/cardiac monitor funded by the Jasper Community Foundation Grant.
9. Action Items
A. Flygt spare pump: Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, second by Karsjens, to approve purchase of a Flygt spare pump for the lift station for $30,738.00. Motion carried 4-0. A budget amendment may be needed.
B. Public comment agenda format: Motion by Crozier, second by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, to approve changing future agendas to include a general public comment item. Motion carried 4-0.
10. Bills and Financials - Motion by Crozier, second by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle, to approve bills and financials. Motion carried 4-0.
11. Adjournment - Motion by Karsjens, second by Freeman, to adjourn. Mayor Pro Tem Crozier adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
GARBAGE COLLECTION: WILL ALWAYS BE ON THURSDAY, THE ONLY TIME IT WOULD CHANGE IS IF CHRISTMAS FELL ON A THURSDAY THEN PICKUP WOULD BE FRIDAY
Jasper County Emergency Management has a new alert system, please visit their website at: www.jasperema-hls.org. Then click on the Jasper County Emergency Notification Sign Up button in the middle of the home page. This will direct them away from our site to the Smart911 signup page. You can also use the following text:
Jasper County has changed its Alert System. Text JASPERIA to 67283 to receive alerts or visit http://bit.ly/JasperAlerts.
SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETING HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2026 BEGINNING AT 6:30 PM
NEWS AND EVENTS
**2025 CCR (Consumer Confidence Report is available by contacting City Hall at 641-363-4441 or by following the link below. https://iowaccr.org/MIngo
*MINGO CARING CORNER"
FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHES CLOSET - LOCATED AT THE CITY LIBRARY
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DONATIONS ACCEPTED ONLY WHEN LIBRARY IS OPEN. PLEASE DELIVER DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY DURING THESE HOURS
Monday 1-5:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 9-Noon
Wednesday 1-5 PM
Friday 9-11 PM
Saturday 9-11 AM
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