Regular Council Meeting
October 5, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott Brighton called the meeting to order. Council present were: Candy Langerman, Mary Phelan, Ben Duehr and Josh Brenneman. Council member Dave Goedken was absent. Also present were City Clerk Sally Hinrichsen, Public Works Director Nick Kahler, Park & Rec Director Jacob Oswald and City Engineer Colton Ingels. Police Chief Britt Smith arrived during the meeting and had to leave shortly after arriving. City Administrator Russ Farnum joined electronically. The public was invited to attend the meeting in person, or to participate in the meeting electronically via “Zoom Meetings” or “Facebook” and were encouraged to communicate from the chat or message.
Brenneman moved to approve the agenda, Phelan seconded, roll call was unanimous.
Tabatha Latteyer, 337 N Gill Street addressed the Council in regard to property-maintenance concerns. She asked for clarification of the City ordinance related to property management. She is hoping to resolve her concerns without taking the time of the court system. Smith advised that he would forward the email correspondence to the Council related to this issue.
Langerman moved to approve the consent agenda, Phelan seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Brighton opened the hearing on appeal of a vicious dog. Dog owner Brad Conrad, 309 N Cedar explained what happened and apologized for the incident. He has since installed an electric fence and stated that the dog will have his collar on before leaving the house. Smith advised the police department has had no issues with the temperament of the dog, but has received concerns on the treatment of the dog in the driveway. Conrad stated that he now cleans the driveway daily, which Smith advised he has been doing since that time. Beth Hanken, Monticello advised a Great Pyrenees is a herding dog and needs to be exercised daily. She knew a group in Atkins that would take the dog and care for it. The group finds new homes for the dogs taken in and sometime the original owners are allowed to come visit with the dog or they will send pictures or updates on the dog. This group could help out with Conrad’s dog if needed. Brighton closed hearing. Council will hold a work session on this matter at the October 19th Council meeting.
Brighton opened the Public Hearing on proposed Development Agreement between the City of Monticello and BMR Investment LLC. No comments were received. Brighton closed the hearing. Brenneman moved to approve Resolution #2026-138 Approving proposed Development Agreement between the City of Monticello and BMR Investment LLC (Tyler Freye, Monticello Family Vet Clinic). Phelan seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Brighton opened the Public Hearing on the annexation and proposed Re-Zoning of Lot 1 of Brad Stephen’s 3rd Addition, also known as 1321 South Main Street to M-1 Light Manufacturing. Brighton closed the hearing. No action was taken.
Brighton opened the Public Hearing on taking action on the proposal to enter into a General Fund Equipment Financing Agreement. No comments were received. Brighton closed the hearing. Phelan moved to approve Resolution #2026-139 Approving and authorizing a General Fund Equipment Financing Agreement with payments thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $30,000. Langerman seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Phelan moved to approve Resolution #2026-140 Approving Plat of Survey to Parcels 2026-60, 2026-61 and 2026-62, seconded by Brenneman. Roll call was unanimous.
Brenneman moved approve Resolution #2026-141 Approving Plat of Survey to Parcel 2026-63, seconded by Langerman. Roll call was unanimous.
Brenneman moved to approve Resolution #2026-142 Approving Plat of Survey to Parcel 2026-64, Phelan seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Langerman moved to approve Resolution #2026-143 Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Baumann Jacobs 1st Addition, Jones County, Iowa. Phelan seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Langerman moved to approve Resolution #2026-144 Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Baumann Jacobs 2nd Addition, Jones County, Iowa. Brenneman seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Phelan moved to approve Resolution #2026-145 Approving the issuance of a one-time payment for an employee’s back pay for Full-Time Certified Police Officer and approve wage. Brenneman seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Ingels advised this was to replace the sidewalk on North Cedar that was damaged. Langerman moved to approve Resolution #2026-146 Approving Change Order Request #2 in the increased not to exceed amount of $8,046.00, as submitted by Ground Line Company, LLC related to the 6th Street Ditch Restoration Project. Duehr seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Brenneman moved to approve Resolution #2026-147 Approving Pay Request #2 to Ground Line Company, LLC., Re: 6th Street Ditch Restoration Project in the amount of $78,208.49. Langerman seconded. Roll was unanimous.
Langerman moved to approve Resolution #2026-148 Approving Public Works building door replacement in the amount of $7,470.79. Duehr seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Brenneman moved Ordinance #792 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Monticello, Iowa, by amending Provisions Pertaining to Chapter 99, Section 01, Related to “Sewer Service Charges Required, third and final reading in title only. Langerman seconded, roll call unanimous.
Council, City Engineer, Department heads gave updates on projects and activities happening in their departments. Ingels reported the contractor should complete Phase 1 of the 6th Street ditch project this week. They are a little behind with all the rain received in September. Kahler stated leaf pickup began October 5th.
Council held a work session on Mayor appointment selection. Council will appoint the Mayor at the October 19th Council meeting. No action was taken.
Brenneman moved to adjourn at 6:51 P.M.
Scott Brighton, Mayor Pro Tem
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer