On the agenda: Van Meter City Council Meeting — DATA CENTER (Jun 8)

Business Meeting
Minutes
7:00 PM

Monday, June 8, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall

Meeting Minutes:
1.

Call to Order
The Van Meter City Council met for a regular council meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the United
Methodist Church located at 100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261. Mayor Herman called the meeting
to order at 07:00 PM. The following council members were present upon roll call: Travis Brott, Joel
Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Staff present: City Attorney John Fatino, City Engineer
Randy Johnson, Police Chief Mike Brown, Library Director Jonatha Basye, Public Works Director Drew
McCombs, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Chia, and Interim City Administrator/City Clerk Travis
Cooke. Others present: Justin Nickel, Bolton and Menk.

2.

Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Herman led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3.

Introductions
Introductions were made.

4.

Civility Statement
Mayor Herman read the Civility Statement setting expectations of respect for the meeting.

5.

Approval of Agenda
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Approval of the Agenda. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the
votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays:
None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

6.

Citizen Hearing
Brad Dostal, 28057 Gary's Ln. Adel spoke in support of the American Legion Post 403 alcohol license
renewal. Brian Anderson, 613 Main St, spoke in opposition to the 601 Main building project and asked if
he would be compensated for loss in resale value of his home. Ben Clark, 2676 Brookview asked
questions about water rate increases.

7.

Consent Agenda
Motion by Jason Barney to approve the Consent Agenda with modification to the May 11, 2026, meeting
minutes to show that Jarin Young abstained from the EMS vehicle vote. Seconded by Jarin Young. On
roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young.
Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.
a.

Minutes of the May 11, 2026 City Council Regular Business Meeting

b.

Minutes of the May 16, 2026 Special City Council Meeting

c.

Minutes of the May 19, 2026 Special City Council Meeting

d.

June Claims List and May Payroll Report
VENDOR
CITY OF VAN METER

DESCRIPTION
CONCESSIONS START UP

AMOUNT
500

MEDIACOM
PD INTERNET
99
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
GAS/ELECTRIC REC
5,664.05
VM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FLAG FUNDRAISER
300
ZIEGLER INC
SEWER GENERATOR MAINT.
2,994.88
ACCO
CHLORINE & CARBOY
609
ADAM BOECK
SOCCER REF - SPRING
320
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE SERVICES TESTING SERVICES WATER
627.14
AINSLEY WATSON
SOCCER REF
100
AIYANNA DIXON
SOCCER REF
40
ALAINA SNYDER
REF
320
ALL AMERICAN TURF BEAUTY
SPRING APPLICATION
3,253.08
ANDREW DEA
SPRING SOCCER REF
50
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY
WATER SUPPLIES
85.47
AT&T MOBILITY
PD PHONE CHARGES
280.96
AVEY WATSON
SOCCER REF
20
AYLA LANSMAN
SOCCER REF
240
BASE
MONTHLY CAFETERIA
30
BLAKE SKINNER
SOCCER REF
25
BOLTON & MENK INC
PLANNING SERVICES
14,377.50
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
EMS MED SUPPLIES
139.03
C & K ELECTRIC LLC
FIRE STATION SCBA COMPRESSOR
925.35
REPAIR
CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOC
2026 BRIDGE RATING & INSPECT
805.75
CULLIGAN
WATER CITY HALL STREETS
68.17
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP
URPA & DATA CENTER DEV AGR
10,907.50
ELITE SPORTS
YOUTH SOCCER SHIRTS
850
EMERSYN BAHR
SOCCER REF
185
EMMA VERDI
SPRING SOCCER REF
30
ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTY
601 MAIN ST ASBESTOS
43,500.00
SOLUTIONS INC
FENIX USA LLC
MONTHLY HOSTING WATER
347.5
FRIENDS OF GRIMES PUB LIB
26ADVENTUREPASS
250
GABE JONES
SPRING SOCCER REF
130
GRAYSON WIGANT
SPRING SOCCER REF
105
HANNAH PHIPPS
REF
110
HEARTLAND BUSINSES SYSTEM
MONTHLY IT SEWER
7,094.70
HEARTLAND COOP
LP LEAK CHECK
25
HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEM
FD HOTSY REPAIR/REPLACE
483.05
HUDSON SODERHOLM
SOCCER REF
50
INDUSTRIAL CHEM LABS
LIFT STATION DEGREASER
932.71
IOWA CODE ENFORCEMENT
MAY SERVICE FEE
600
IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FY26 4TH QUARTER APRIL-JUNE2026
300
IOWA ONE CALL
EMAIL LOCATES
74.1
JANICE MILLER
2026 PLANT SALE
4,622.20
JAY COX INDUSTRIES
WATER MAIN REPAIR
3,200.00
KADENCE WIGANT
SOCCER REFEREE
90
KONICA MINOLTA
COPIER USAGE GENERAL
50.9

LANDON LUKAN
LAURA WICKS
LYDIA THUMMEL
MEDIACOM
MEMPHIS VIS
MICAH HUNTER
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
MOTOROLA
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC
NATE SCHRECK
OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF DM INC
OWEN STEENHOEK
PFM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
PRAIRIE AG SUPPLY
RD MCKINNEY PLUMBING
TRAVIS COOKE
US POSTMASTER
VICTORY MOUNDS
WASTE CONNECTIONS
WASTE SOLUTIONS OF IA
WAUKEE HARDWARE & RENT IT
WAUKEE POWER EQUIPMENT
WHITFIELD & EDDY PLC
WILL NIXON
WEX BANK
UMB BANK NA
TOTAL
City of Van Meter May 2026 Payroll
Report
5/8/2026
Payroll Deposit
Vendors
AFLAC
FEDERAL
IPERS
STATE WD
Vendor Total
5/22/2026
Payroll Deposit
Vendors
AFLAC
FEDERAL
IPERS
STATE WD
Vendor Total
e.

May Building Permit Report

FALL 2025 SOCCER REF
40
FD CLEANING
75
REF FEES
120
CITY HALL INTERNET SEWER SHARE
256.95
SPRING SOCCER REF
10
SOCCER REF
10
CITY HALL
113.24
ANNUAL SERIVE FOR M500
4,050.00
WATER METER SUPPLIES
864.8
SPRING SOCCER REF
35
GARAGE BAY DOOR
854.2
SPRING SOCCER REF
10
MUNICIPAL ADVISOR SERVICE
16,539.72
MOWER PARTS
337.59
STORM SEWER PIPE
4,291.76
MILEAGE/MEAL REIMBURSMENT
147.06
PO BOX ANNUAL DUES
90
CHALK BAGS
420
GARBAGE CONTRACT
13,639.61
KYBOS - SOCCER FIELDS
730
PD KEY AND ROPE
87.98
NEW WEED EATER
379.99
MEETINGS
4,749.00
SOCCER REF
40
FUEL PARKS REC
1,294.13
2021 GO BOND
231,700.00
386,698.07

22487.75
30.23
7940.67
4541.91
788.15
13300.96
22874.01
30.23
8004.85
4599.42
794.92
13429.42

8.

f.

Liquor License LC0040126 — Veterans Reception Center — 910 Main St.

g.

May Parks and Rec Committee Minutes

Public Hearing
a.

Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-03 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 165 — Zoning
Regulations — PI Public Facilities and Institutional District
Motion by Travis Brott to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-03 — An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 165 — Zoning Regulations — PI Public Facilities and Institutional District at
7:11 PM. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel
Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0. No
public comment written or oral. Motion by Travis Brott to close the Public Hearing at 7:12 PM.
Seconded by Jarin Young. Motion passed 5-0.

b.

Consideration of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter
165-Zoning Regulations
Motion by Joel Akers to approve Consideration of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03 —
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 165-Zoning Regulations. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call,
the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young.
Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

c.

Consideration of the Second and Third Readings of Ordinance No. 2026-03 and Move to Adopt
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Consideration of the Second and Third Readings of Ordinance
No. 2026-03 and Move to Adopt. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as
follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain:
None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

d.

Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-04 — An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map to
Rezone PID 1522354003, PID1522356001, and PID 1522356003 from General Commercial (C-1)
District to Public
Facilities and Institutional (PI) District and PID 1522356002 from Two-Family (R-2) District to Public
Facilities and Institutional (PI) District
Motion by Joel Akers to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-04 — An Ordinance
Amending the Official Zoning Map to Rezone PID 1522354003, PID1522356001, and PID
1522356003 from General Commercial (C-1) District to Public Facilities and Institutional (PI) District
and PID 1522356002 from Two-Family (R-2) District to Public Facilities and Institutional (PI) District
at 7:19 PM. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott,
Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-00. Justin Nickel from Bolton and Menk presented the reasons for the rezone and took questions
from the council. Motion by Travis Brott to close the public hearing at 7:25 PM. Motion carried 5-0.

e.

Consideration of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04 — An Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map to Rezone PID 1522354003, PID1522356001, and PID 1522356003 from
General Commercial (C-1) District to Public
Facilities and Institutional (PI) District and PID 1522356002 from Two-Family (R-2) District to Public
Facilities and Institutional (PI) District
Motion by Joe Lake to approve Consideration of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04 — An
Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map to Rezone PID 1522354003, PID1522356001, and
PID 1522356003 from General Commercial (C-1) District to Public Facilities and Institutional (PI)
District and PID 1522356002 from Two-Family (R-2) District to Public Facilities and Institutional (PI)
District. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel
Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

f.

Consideration of the Second and Third Readings of Ordinance No. 2026-04 and Move to Adopt

Motion by Travis Brott to approve Consideration of the Second and Third Readings of Ordinance
No. 2026-04 and Move to Adopt. Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as
follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain:
None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

9.

g.

Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-05 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Van Meter, Iowa, by Amending Chapter 92 — Water Rates
Motion by Travis Brott to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-05 — An Ordinance
Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Van Meter, Iowa, by Amending Chapter 92 —
Water Rates at 7:25 PM. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas:
Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion
carried 5-0-0. Ben Clark and Brian Anderson asked questions about the need for the increase.
Motion by Travis Brott to close the hearing at 7:35 PM. Seconded by Young. Motion passed 5-0.

h.

Consideration of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-05 — An Ordinance Amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Van Meter, Iowa by Amending Chapter 92—Water Rates
Motion by Jarin Young to approve Consideration of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-05 —
An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Van Meter, Iowa by Amending
Chapter 92—Water Rates. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas:
Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion
carried 5-0-0.

Discussion and Consideration
a.

Resolution #2026- A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AN
APPLICATION FOR A STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN FOR PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF VAN METER WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Motion by Jason Barney to table Resolution #2026-39 - A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AN APPLICATION FOR A STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF)
LOAN FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF VAN METER WATER SUPPLY
SYSTEM. Seconded by Travis Brott. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott,
Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-00.

b.

Parks and Recreation Memorial Plaque Program
Motion by Travis Brott to table the Parks and Recreation Memorial Plaque Program. Seconded by
Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe
Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

c.

Change Order No. 1 — Richland Road Trail Project
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Change Order No. 1 — Richland Road Trail Project. Seconded
by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason
Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

d.

Pay Application No. 2 — Richland Road Trail Project
Motion by Joel Akers to approve Pay Application No. 2 — Richland Road Trail Project. Seconded
by Travis Brott. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason
Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

e.

Resolution #2026- A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PHASE 1
Motion by Jason Barney to approve Resolution #2026-40 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PHASE 1. Seconded by Travis Brott. On roll call, the votes were as
follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain:
None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

10.

f.

Pay Application No. 8 - Water Main Replacement Project
Motion by Joel Akers to approve Pay Application No. 8 — Water Main Replacement Project.
Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers,
Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

g.

Change Order No. 1 — Water Main Replacement Project
Motion by Joel Akers to approve Change Order No. 1 — Water Main Replacement Project.
Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers,
Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

h.

Police Department Pickup Purchase
Motion by Joe Lake to approve Police Department Pickup Purchase not to exceed $60,000.
Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers,
Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

i.

Public Works Pickup Purchase
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Public Works Pickup Purchase. Seconded by None. On roll call,
the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young.
Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

j.

Mowing Equipment Purchases FY 2027
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Mowing Equipment Purchases FY 2027. Seconded by Joe Lake.
On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake,
Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

k.

Bobcat Toolcat Purchase — FY 2027
Motion by Joe Lake to approve Bobcat Toolcat Purchase — FY 2027. Seconded by Jarin Young.
On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake,
Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.

l.

415 Grant RFP
Motion by Jarin Young to approve structural engineering and asbestos inspections and increase
the purchase price by $7,500. Seconded by Joel Akers. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None.
Motion carried 5-0-0.

Reports
Reports were presented as written in the packet.
a.

City Administration

b.

Public Works

c.

Police

d.

Fire

e.

Library

f.

Parks & Rec

g.

City Engineer

h.

City Attorney

11.

Adjournment
Motion by Travis Brott to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Joel Akers. On roll call, the votes were as
follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain:
None. Motion carried 5-0-0.The meeting was adjourned at 08:48 PM.

Joe Herman, Mayor

Travis Cooke, City Clerk