On the agenda: Boone 2026_09_21_CC_MINUTES — colocation (Oct 5)

STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
September 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
The City Council of Boone, Iowa, met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers on September 21,
2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Casotti presiding. The meeting was also available via Zoom. The following
Council Members were present: Hammer, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and
Angstrom. Absent: none.
Moorman moved; Williamson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: Henson, Kahookele,
Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, and Hammer. Nays: none.
Angstrom moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve the electronic sign request from Marissa Wolfgram of
Express Shipping Co. to advertise a “Letter to Santa” drop-off location on the electronic sign at Story
Street and Mamie Eisenhower, without promoting the business. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck,
Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, and Henson. Nays: none.
Representatives from Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Ames Chapter, presented information about the
organization, which builds and delivers beds and bedding to children who do not have a bed, and
discussed efforts to raise awareness of the organization in the community.
Mayor Casotti announced that this was the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the
adoption of the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost on the High Service Pump
Improvements Project. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any written comments; no written comments
were presented. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any oral comments; no comments were made.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Williamson moved; Moorman seconded to approve Resolution 3601 adopting plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimate of cost on the High Service Pump Improvements Project. Ayes: Moorman,
Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Henson, and Kahookele. Nays: none.
Mayor Casotti announced that this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider the 2026 Phase
IV Voluntary Annexation of Industrial Park. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any written comments; no
written comments were presented. Mayor Casotti asked if there were any oral comments; no comments
were made. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Henson moved; Williamson seconded to approve Resolution 3602 consenting to the annexation of certain
real estate in a non-urbanized area to the City of Boone, Iowa, 2026 Phase IV, Industrial Park. Ayes:
Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Henson, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays: none.
Henson moved; Williamson seconded to approve Resolution 3603 approving Change Order No. 6 for the
Ground Storage Reservoir Project in the amount of $25,440.00 for the concrete corner repair, block
retaining wall, and equipment down time from the roof beam repair. Ayes: Williamson, Angstrom,
Hammer, Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, and Hilsabeck. Nays: none.
Williamson moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve Resolution 3609 awarding the proposed bid for
painting the 500,000-gallon spheroid Industrial Park Water Tower Improvement Project to L&T Painting
Company, Inc. of Shelby Township, Michigan in the amount of $367,800.00. Ayes: Angstrom, Hammer,
Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, and Williamson. Nays: none.
Andrews stated that the Public Works crews have finished street painting and are completing fire hydrant
and utility work around Highway 30 in preparation for the roundabout before beginning the Citywide
Cleanup.
Williams presented the Library report and reminded everyone of the upcoming events: an ice cream social
on September 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., trivia on September 29th, and a birthday party on October 2nd,
with a speaker to talk about Senator C.J. Ericson.
Cornelis advised that the new Larrew Park equipment has been installed and mulch will be added soon.
The Hazardous Tree contract was awarded to D&J’s Tree Service in the amount of $25,850.00 for thirtyseven (37) trees.
Henson moved; Williamson seconded to approve Resolution 3605, approving a retained search agreement
with Sagency, LLC for the recruitment and placement of the Finance Officer position for 28% of the
selected candidate’s first-year compensation. Ayes: Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck,
Williamson, and Angstrom. Nays: Hammer.

Angstrom moved; Henson seconded to approve Resolution 3613, authorizing an agreement with Caselle,
LLC for general ledger bank reconciliation services, including catch-up services totaling $3,000.00 and
ongoing services beginning July 2026, for $27,000.00 annually with the Cloud Hosting discount. Ayes:
Henson, Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, and Angstrom. Nays: Hammer.
Moorman moved; Henson seconded to approve Resolution 3614 authorizing the execution of an
agreement with Caselle, LLC for Cloud Hosting Services in the amount of an annual increase fee of
$6,210.00. Ayes: Kahookele, Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, and Henson. Nays:
Hammer.
Mayor Casotti asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda; no
requests were made.
Henson moved; Hilsabeck seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Minutes
of previous meetings. 2) Bills payable. 3) Resolution approving Pay Application No. 6 for the Ground
Storage Reservoir Project in the amount of $36,539.90. 4) Resolution 3606 ratifying, confirming, and
approving the change in the deadline for submission of bids for the Hancock Drive Water Tower Project.
5) Resolution 3607 ratifying, confirming and approving the change in deadline for submission of bids for
the High Service Pump Improvements Project. 6) Resolution 3608 approving a professional services
agreement with Bear Creek Archeology, Inc. for Phase I Archeological survey for the North Tranmission
Water Main Project in the amount of $9,935.00. 7) Resolution 3610 authorizing the payment of
$123,860.00 to Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for the work completed on the Boone North Transmission
Main Project. 8) Resolution 3612 authorizing the execution of an engagement agreement for the
Generator Replacement – High Service Pump Station Project with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. in the amount
of $3,500.00. 9) Resolution ordering construction of the Generator Replacement High Service Pump
Station Project and fixing a date for hearing. Ayes: Moorman, Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom,
Hammer, Henson, and Kahookele. Nays: none.
A & E Millwright & Repair
Acco Unlimited Corporation
Acme Tools
AgSource Laboratories
Alliant Energy
Amazon Capital Services Inc
Arnold Motor Supply
Arnold Motor Supply
Ascendance Trucks LLC
Automatic Systems
Boehm Insurance Agency Inc
Boland Recreation
Bomgaars
Bomgaars
Boone Ace Hardware
Boone Ace Hardware
Boone County Landfill
Boone County Treasurer
Bradley Rholl
Brown Electric
Builders First Source
Carquest
CDS Global
Central Ia Ready Mix
CIRTPA
CenturyLink
Cintas Corporation
Clair Mortenson
Dick's Fire Extinguisher Company, Inc
Employee Benefit System
Fast Lane Auto Care
Ferguson Enterprises LLC

Pipe Repairs
Pool Chemicals & Parts
Tools
Testing
Utilities
Equipment/ Parts & Supplies
Parts & Supplies
Parts & Supplies
Parts
Meter Repairs
Premium Adjustment
Miracle Play Equipment
Equipment/Supplies
Parts/Supplies
Parts/Supplies
Tools/Supplies
Waste Disposal
Taxes
Reimbursement
Repair Services
Supplies
Parts
Online Processing
Materials
Dues
Telephone
Supplies
Lock Services
Annual Service
Premiums And Fees
Repairs
Sandblasting/Painting

531.68
2,463.33
493.42
45.75
33,512.09
3,427.37
373.21
651.58
1,304.72
1,903.75
21,557.00
23,410.00
447.04
407.17
320.40
67.16
379.96
184.00
19.00
2,016.44
16.73
1,068.42
420.18
1,375.00
2,118.00
283.03
31.26
50.00
123.55
106,627.81
98.80
69,100.00

FirstNet
FISERVE
Garbage Guys
Grainger
Graymont Western Lime Inc
Hawkins, Inc
Heartland Tire & Auto C
IMFOA
Infobunker LLC
Internal Revenue Service
Iowa Essential Tools LLC
Iowa League of Cities
Iowa Water and Waste Systems LLC
Jared Gardner
Jessica Johnson
John Deere Financial
K & R Lawn Care Inc
Kallin Johnson Monument Co
Kenneth Slaba
Key Cooperative
KWBG
Macqueen Equipment
Master Meter Inc
Matt Jones
MedImpact Healthcare Systems Inc
Menards
Michael Todd Industrial Supply
Midwest Wheel Companies
Minturn, Inc.
Mutual Of Omaha
NICUSA Inc- Iowa Division
Northern Tool & Equipment
NUSO LLC
Ogden Telephone Co
Pat Clemons Chevrolet
Peggy Creswell
Phelps The Uniform Specialists
Pitney Bowes Global Financial Service
Pomp's Tire Service Inc
Portable Pro
Pritchard Bros Plumbing
R & W Power
Seth Janssen
Shank Constructors Inc
Sharon Miller
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc
Simmering Cory Inc
SIRCHIE Acquisition Co LLC
Spectrum Paint
Spring Green Lawn Care
Staples Advantage
Stuehmer Contracting
Sysco Iowa
Top & Body Repair

Wireless Services
Processing Fees
Waste Removal
Parts
Chemicals
Chemicals
Repairs
IMFOA Conference
Internet Services
Taxes
Tools
Membership Dues
Repairs
Cleanup Services
Reimbursement
Lease Payments
Mowing
Engraving Services
Reimbursement
LP Refill
Advertising Contract
Parts
Water Meters
Deposit Refund
411 Prescriptions
Supplies
Parts
Parts
Contract Payment
Premiums
Processing Fees
Equipment/Parts
Phone Lines
Internet Services
Vehicle & Parts
Reimbursement
Supplies
Lease Agreement
Tires
Portable Toilet Service
Roof Repair
Parts
Reimbursement
Contract Payment
Reimbursement
Engineering Services
Grant Writing Fee
Supplies
Paint & Supplies
Lawncare
Supplies
Cleaning Fees
Supplies
Repairs

997.27
2817.17
201.00
377.72
8,569.46
3,847.74
28.00
200.00
29.00
340.08
190.00
6,274.00
732.50
700.00
250.00
40,584.40
915.00
400.00
102.16
1,316.49
367.20
2,136.24
26,006.04
25.00
915.06
72.70
923.87
63.47
36,539.90
243.67
32.26
395.94
275.33
454.80
31,309.20
250.00
28.52
242.13
1,550.88
780.00
2,171.00
2,216.75
19.00
57,639.25
250.00
195,932.54
1,000.00
370.50
3,662.39
90.40
115.74
800.00
1,079.02
718.00

Treasurer/State Of Iowa
Unplugged Wireless Communication
US Water Services Corporation
USA Today Media Corp
USA Bluebook
Van Diest Supply Company
Van Wall Equipment
Verizon Wireless Services LLC
Vision Bank of Iowa
Walters Sanitary Service Inc
Xerox Corporation
Paid Total
FUND
General
Special
Hotel/Motel
Road Use Tax
Debt Service
Water Utility
Sewer Utility
Family Resource Center
Capital Project
Storm Water Utility
Expendable Trust
Agency Account
Report Total

Taxes
Equipment
Maintenance Contract
Publication Fees
Parts
Weed Killer
Equipment/Parts
Wireless Services
Supplies, Online Fees
Waste Removal
Contract Services

RECEIPTS
70,055.68
410.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
327,568.16
247,657.22
5,548.48
48,374.69
35,888.51
3,445.00
0.00
738,948.24

19,969.64
810.20
87,026.97
1,354.88
404.22
260.00
876.15
232.92
875.06
700.00
67.83
824,954.51
DISBURSEMENTS
42,512.25
93,297.16
19,260.31
85,476.50
167,540.00
140.58
289,332.09
759.48
126,636.14
824,954.51

Hilsabeck moved; Henson seconded to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2332 to allow the City of
Boone, Iowa to change the bicycle regulations in the Code of Ordinances to set forth regulations for
operating bicycles, electric scooters, E-Moto or electric motorcycles, and motorized bicycles on the City’s
roadways. Ayes: Hilsabeck, Williamson, Angstrom, Hammer, Henson, Kahookele, and Moorman. Nays:
none.
Public comments were heard from several citizens regarding concerns about the potential Lightedge
colocation center, including tax value, use of local resources, and taxpayer liabilities, with comments both
in support of and opposed to the project. Mike McDaniel of Lightedge answered questions regarding
water and electric usage. Public comments were also heard regarding current City spending and Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) spending.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Kim Majors, City Clerk

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Dave Casotti, Mayor