City of Brooklyn, IA

02/14/2025

BROOKLYN, IOWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THE BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT
6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 17, 2025
At City Hall, 138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

Council: Sam DeGeorge, W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich, Bill McLain and Skip Solem
Mayor: Les Taylor, and Superintendent of Public Works Brian VanTomme

Welcome to Visitors – 5 minute time limitation for speaking. No profanity will be tolerated, and no personal attacks against Council Members or City Staff will be allowed.

ROLL CALL

MINUTES
1. Approve previous minutes as drafted from the February 3, 2025 Council Meeting
2. Review Library Board minutes from February 3, 2025

FINANCE
1. Approve Claims
2. Review and Approve Law Enforcement 28 E Agreement 2025-26
3. Review 2025-26 Budget

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING

ATTORNEY – Legal Matters

ADJOURN
_______________________________________
Marcy Van Wyk-Haddrell, Treasurer
Opportunity will be granted to All Citizens who wish to discuss their Concerns with the City Council at
frequent intervals throughout the meeting.

02/11/2025

********Attention Brooklyn Residents*******

With the snow storm coming tonight and into tomorrow please remember parking on the streets after snowfall is prohibited. Please make sure your vehicles are off the side of the streets so the City can clear the snow from the City streets. If vehicles are not moved tickets will be issued.

Thank you,
City of Brooklyn

02/06/2025

02/04/2025

Brooklyn Public Library Board Meeting
February 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Public Library was held Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5p.m. Those present were President Matt Maschmann, Secretary Beth Meldrem, Treasurer Jamie McClenathan, Board Members- Mary Jo Collum, Chris Hurst, and Library Director Josh Gerard. Absent: Bob Lacina and Carla Kriegel
President Matt Maschmann called the meeting to order at 5pm. Minutes were read. Motion by Jamie; 2nd by Mary Jo to approve the January 6, 2025 minutes. All Ayes. Motion carried
Treasurer’s Report
● 1st State Bank Checking - $500.00
● Building & Maintenance Fund - $3,227.04
● 1st State Bank CDs - $32,057.39
Brooklyn Municipal Utilities $ 400.00
Brooklyn Telecommunications $ 78.86
VISA (books) $ 592.15
Half-Price Books $ 282.77
Mayhem Collectible (Book) $ 6.42
Poweshiek County Chronicle $40.00
Payroll $ 3,922.17
1st State Bank $ 690.96
IPERS $ 520.98
Treasurer State of Iowa $ 44.36
Wellmark $ 575.14
Motion by Chris; 2nd by Mary Jo to approve the above claims. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business -
Budget review/approval - Mary Jo made a motion; 2nd by Chris to approve the $102,300 Library budget presented last month. We will move $1,000 from the Apollo subscription line and $575 from the book line to the salary line. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Outside light issue- The light issue continues. Collum electric will be contacted to fix the issue.

Vandalism prevention - Library director believes the issue was a one-time thing and will monitor to be sure.

New Business –
New Food and Drink Policy - Beth made the motion; 2nd by Mary Jo to adopt the new Brooklyn Library Food and Drink Policy. The policy will be posted on the Bulletin Board for all patrons to see and will be effective immediately.

Library Director's Report
County Supervisor meeting - Brooklyn, Grinnell and Montezuma Librarians made a presentation to the Poweshiek County Supervisors in January. They presented library statistics from each of the 3 libraries and all of the great programs that are offered at each. An increase in funding was requested.
Record attendance for January 2025 - 830 patrons visited our library in January, a new record! Last year in January we had 503 visitors.
Record attendance for Tournament Tuesdays - This program is going amazing. There have been 30+ participants.
Poetry Workshop - One person attended this workshop
Friends of the Library brings game day to the library. The “Game Gang” plans to meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to play games at the Library. Open to anyone.
Board Game tutorial program February 20 from 6-8pm. Library staff will try to meet once per month to present tutorials on games, geared to 12+ year olds
Next Meeting will be Monday March 3, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Motion by Chris; 2nd by Mary to adjourn board meeting at 5:24 p.m.

02/04/2025

BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday February 3, 2025
At 6:00 P.M.
138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

The Brooklyn City Council met in regular session on Monday February 3, 2025 in the Municipal Building at 138 Jackson Street with Mayor Taylor opening the meeting at 6:00 P.M. with Councilmen Matt Goodrich, Bill McLain and Skip Solem. Absent: Sam DeGeorge and W***y Wonick. Others present: Brian VanTomme-Supt. of Public Works, Sheri Sharer- City Clerk, Poweshiek County Sheriff Matt Maschmann and Simone Bates with The Montezuma Record.

AGENDA
Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich to approve the Regular Council meeting minutes from January 20, 2025. All Ayes, Motion carried.

FINANCE
Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich to approve the following claims. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Ahlers and Cooney, P.C., urban revite plan 85.50
Audas Sanitation, stickers 195.70
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 5,461.30
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities, recycling fee 301.00
First State Bank, W/H 4,362.22
Global Reach Internet, website hosting fee 118.50
IA. Underground, one calls 12.70
IPERS, W/H 2,425.23
Marcy Van Wyk-Haddrell, notary reimb 30.00
Office Express, supplies 69.43
Poweshiek Co. Treas., closed landfill fee 244.67
Poweshiek Water Assn., water purchased 12,468.83
S&S Plumbing, 2nd stage compressor 3,798.55
Signs by Fisher, golf cart stickers 144.45
Timm Electric, Inc., 2 GFI outlets 169.98
Treas. St. of IA., sales tax 2,501.30
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 426.41
United Healthcare, life insurance 34.68
Visa, shaft seal 38.67
Wellmark, premium 4,157.23
Payroll 22,499.05
Total 59,545.40
Library Claims
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 400.00
Brooklyn Telecommunications 78.86
First State Bank, W/H 690.96
IPERS, W/H 520.98
Poweshiek County CR, subscript 40.00
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 44.36
Visa, books 296.36
Wellmark, premium 575.14
Payroll 3,922.17
Total 6,568.83

Council discussed the 2025-26 budget. Proposed property taxes are looking to decrease by almost $10.00 per thousand.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich approving application for a 12 month Special Class C Retail Alcohol License BW0097388 for The Classic Deli, LLC at 120 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, Iowa. Expiration Date: 04/03/2026. All Ayes, Motion carried.

PUBLIC SAFETY
Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich to approve the 28E Agreement for Mutual Assistance for Poweshiek County Emergency Services. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Matt spoke about the 2025-26 28E Agreement. It will increase around $7,000 due to the IPERS protection class rate. Matt also spoke about possibly getting license plate cameras in town that the City would have to pay for.

PUBLIC WORKS
Brian spoke with Scott with MMS Consultants about the back alley project and parking lot. He will be up sometime this week to take a look at the project.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING
Council reviewed building permits

OTHER
Revenue by Fund for January 2025:
General $30,336.32; Fire Taxation $6,426.36; Sidewalk $1,200.00; Library $165.80; LOST $26,907.81; TIF $9,925.02; Street Improvement $389.90; Road Use Tax $17,846.76; Employee Benefits $1,382.62; W. Des Moines $192.21; 2016 WWTP Rev Bond Sinking $11,881.67; Water Rev. Bond Sinking $1,333.96; West Des Moines Project $199.60; Water Utility $43,729.25; Sewer Utility $42,224.58; Storm Water Utility $1,349.14. Total $195,491.00

Expenses by Fund for January 2025:
General $48,448.95; Library $6,141.61; Road Use Tax $12,564.61; Employee Benefits $13,127.96; Water Utility $21,207.40; Sewer Utility $43,651.80; Storm Water Utility $9.66. Total $145,151.99

Moved by McLain to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 P.M.

_________________________
Les Taylor, Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________
Sheri Sharer, City Clerk

01/31/2025

BROOKLYN, IOWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THE BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT
6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 3, 2025
At City Hall, 138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

Council: Sam DeGeorge, W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich, Bill McLain and Skip Solem
Mayor: Les Taylor, and Superintendent of Public Works Brian VanTomme

Welcome to Visitors – 5 minute time limitation for speaking. No profanity will be tolerated, and no personal attacks against Council Members or City Staff will be allowed.

ROLL CALL

MINUTES
1. Approve previous minutes as drafted from the January 20, 2025 Council Meeting

FINANCE
1. Approve Claims
2. 2025-26 Budget

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. The Classic Deli – approve liquor license

PUBLIC SAFETY
1. 28e agreement

PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING

ATTORNEY – Legal Matters

ADJOURN
_______________________________________
Marcy Van Wyk-Haddrell, Treasurer
Opportunity will be granted to All Citizens who wish to discuss their Concerns with the City Council at
frequent intervals throughout the meeting.

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01/30/2025

***Attention City of Brooklyn Residents***

The City of Brooklyn is responsible for Water, Sewer and Storm Water. If the power should happen to go out you are to call the Brooklyn Municipal Utilities after hours number at 641-522-7711.

Thank you,
City of Brooklyn

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01/21/2025

BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday January 20, 2025
At 6:00 P.M.
138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

The Brooklyn City Council met in regular session on Monday January 20, 2025 in the Municipal Building at 138 Jackson Street with Mayor Taylor opening the meeting at 6:00 P.M. with Councilmen Sam DeGeorge, W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich and Bill McLain. Absent: Skip Solem. Others present: Brian VanTomme-Supt. of Public Works, Sheri Sharer- City Clerk, Simone Bates with The Montezuma Record and Brooke Holder-Poweshiek County Manager of Public Health.

AGENDA
Motion by DeGeorge, 2nd by McLain to approve the Regular Council meeting minutes from January 6, 2025. 3 Ayes, Wonick abstained. Motion carried.

Council reviewed Library Board minutes from January 6, 2025.

FINANCE
Motion by Wonick, 2nd by DeGeorge to approve the following claims. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Audas Sanitation, dumpster 97.47
Brooklyn Grocery, fuel 216.12
Brooklyn Pub. Library, tax allocation 115.80
Cintas Loc 22M, rug contract 297.36
First State Bank, W/H 3,052.61
Hach, buffer solution 92.00
IA. Assn. of Mun. Utilities, HISS training 458.00
IPERS, W/H 2,017.45
Keystone Labs, sewer/water analysis 667.00
Manatt’s Inc., road grader parts 44.09
New Century FS, diesel 516.66
Premier, copier 94.50
TIP/REC, lift station 110.17
Titan Machinery, hydraulic tank 53.30
Treas. of IA., W/H 266.52
Wellmark, premium 4,157.23
Wendling Quarries, Inc., 1,327.69
WMPF Group, LLC 452.75
Payroll 16,250.39
Total 30,287.11
Library Claims
BGM Yearbook 63.00
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 400.00
Brooklyn Telecommunications 76.88
First State Bank, W/H 981.61
IPERS, W/H 781.47
Monte Journal, 1 year subscription 40.00
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 112.18
Visa, books 348.92
Wellmark, premium 862.72
Payroll 5,484.60
Total 9,151.38



ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich to offer the City Treasurer position to Marcy Van Wyk-Haddrell with an hourly rate of $18.50 with a 6-month review. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Motion by Wonick, 2nd by McLain to approve TIP/REC Tax Abatements and Minimum Assessment Agreement’s. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Changes have been made to the employee handbook throughout the years and any changes that were made where marked in red. Sheri was wanting to update the employee handbook to reflect the changes in red and take the old out. Mayor Taylor said he would take a look at it along with Andy Day to update the changes.

PUBLIC SAFETY
Brooke Holder introduced herself to the Council. She spoke about what Poweshiek County Public Health has to offer in the County. They help with immunizations, mom and baby health, disease prevention, specialty clinics and more. You can follow them on Facebook to check out all that they have to offer.

PUBLIC WORKS
Brian discussed with Council about the alley and parking lot behind City Hall. Brian will get with Scott from MMS Consultants to see about engineering the project.

Moved by McLain to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 P.M.

_________________________
Les Taylor, Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________
Sheri Sharer, City Clerk

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01/17/2025

BROOKLYN, IOWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THE BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT
6:00 P.M. on Monday, January 20, 2025
At City Hall, 138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

Council: Sam DeGeorge, W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich, Bill McLain and Skip Solem
Mayor: Les Taylor, and Superintendent of Public Works Brian VanTomme

Welcome to Visitors – 5 minute time limitation for speaking. No profanity will be tolerated, and no personal attacks against Council Members or City Staff will be allowed.

ROLL CALL

MINUTES
1. Approve previous minutes as drafted from the January 6, 2025 Council Meeting
2. Review Library Board minutes from January 6, 2025

FINANCE
1. Approve Claims

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Hiring of City Treasurer
2. TIP/REC Tax Abatement and Minimum Assessment Agreement’s
3. Update Employee Handbook

PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Brooke Holder – Poweshiek County Public Health Manager

PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING

ATTORNEY – Legal Matters

ADJOURN
_______________________________________
Tammy Kriegel, Treasurer
Opportunity will be granted to All Citizens who wish to discuss their Concerns with the City Council at
frequent intervals throughout the meeting.

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01/07/2025

Brooklyn Public Library Board Meeting
January 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Public Library was held Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5p.m. Those present were President Matt Maschmann, Secretary Beth Meldrem, Treasurer Jamie McClenathan (via phone), Board Members- Mary Jo Collum, Chris Hurst, Carla Kriegel and Library Director Josh Gerard. Absent: Bob Lacina
President Matt Maschmann called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. Minutes were read. Motion by Mary Jo; 2nd by Carla to approve the December 2, 2024 minutes with the correction of the meeting date from January 4 to January 6, 2025. All Ayes. Motion carried
Treasurer’s Report
● 1st State Bank Checking - $500.00
● Building & Maintenance Fund - $3,227.04
● 1st State Bank CDs - $24,523.99
CLAIMS
● Brooklyn Municipal Utilities $ 400.00
● Brooklyn Telecommunications $ 76.88
● VISA (books) $ 289.38
● Monte Journal $40.00
● BGM Yearbook $63.00
● Payroll $ 5,484.60
● 1st State Bank $ 981.61
● IPERS $ 781.47
● Treasurer State of Iowa $ 112.18
● Wellmark $ 862.72
Motion by Carla; 2nd by Chris to approve the above claims. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business - None
New Business –
Budget Review for 2025-26 - Motion by Mary Jo; 2nd by Chris to table budget approval until next meeting. We plan to move a few budget amounts around. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Vandalism happened in the Library book return. We will have surveillance measures put into place.

Intermittent light flickering issue - Will have Collum electric check the lights.

Library Director's Report
Quarterly report (October, November, and December 2024)
Patrons 2,445
Adult non-fiction 55
Adult fiction 1,504
Adult Total 1,559
Juvenile non-fiction 6
Juvenile fiction 838
Juvenile Total 844
Periodicals 39
Total Printed Materials 2,442
Videos 107
Audios 9
eBooks 755
Digital Archives 3,000
Total Non-Print 3,871
Puzzles + Games 6
Grand Total for Quarter 6,319

End of year numbers
Patrons we served for 2024 10,696
Items checked out for 2024 8,193
Amount our patrons saved $134,754

We had 32 reference requests. 316 patrons used our computers and 351 people accessed our wifi. 25 groups used our conference room. We welcomed 11 new members and renewed 34. We had 281 participants for Story Time. 43 people came to book clubs. We served 25 patrons with our Bookmobile. 194 students competed in our E-Sports program. We notarized 161 documents for patrons.

Story Time updates - If the weather is in single digits or if school is canceled there will be no Story time. The first story time of the year will be Wednesday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the Nursing Home.
Poetry workshop has been rescheduled to January 25th, this was due to inclement weather.
Group leader has been found for widow’s support group
Tournament Tuesday will be January 14. Snacks have been covered. If school is canceled, Tournament Tuesday will also be canceled.
The Library is now taking non-perishable food donations for the library food pantry.
Next Meeting will be Monday February 3, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Motion by Carla; 2nd by Chris to adjourn board meeting at 5:25 p.m.

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01/07/2025

BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday January 6, 2025
At 6:00 P.M.
138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

The Brooklyn City Council met in regular session on Monday January 6, 2025 in the Municipal Building at 138 Jackson Street with Mayor Taylor opening the meeting at 6:00 P.M. with Councilmen Sam DeGeorge, Matt Goodrich and Bill McLain. Absent: W***y Wonick and Skip Solem. Others present: Brian VanTomme-Supt. of Public Works, Sheri Sharer- City Clerk and Simone Bates with The Montezuma Record.

AGENDA
Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich to approve the Regular Council meeting minutes from December 16, 2024. All Ayes, Motion carried.

FINANCE
Motion by DeGeorge, 2nd by McLain to approve the following claims. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Audas Sanitation, stickers 205.20
Audas Supply, recycling 8,100.00
BGM Comm. School, pool donation 1,000.00
Brooklyn Hardware, supplies 281.17
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 5,086.53
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities, billing fee 300.00
Brooklyn Service Center, fuel 128.20
Brooklyn Telecommunications 370.40
First State Bank, W/H 8,461.25
Ford, Loren, hauled sand 969.95
Global Reach Internet, website hosing fee 118.50
IMFOA Certification, clerk/fin cert 100.00
IPERS, W/H 5,554.53
Jim Clayton, clothing allowance 300.00
Joe Clayton, clothing allowance 300.00
Live Deep Publishing, legal publishings 120.00
Municipal Pipe Tool, sewer cleaning 21,644.30
Napa, supplies 246.95
Omni Site, lift wireless service 290.00
Poweshiek Co. Secondary Road, fuel and salt 579.26
Poweshiek Co. Sheriff, contract 12,012.33
Poweshiek Co. Treas., closed landfill fee 244.67
Poweshiek Water Assn., water purchased 11,624.07
Premier, copier invoice 378.00
T&ST Enterprise, tree removal program 18,600.00
TIP/REC, lift station 113.31
Treas. St. of IA., sales tax 2,435.32
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 908.28
UMB Bank, GO 2013 250.00
United Healthcare, life insurance 34.68
VanTomme, Brian, clothing allowance 300.00
Visa, wheel pulley 29.97
Wellmark, premium 8,314.39
Wendling Quarries, Inc., sand 879.32
Payroll 47,432.10
Total 157,712.68

2024 Wages
Sheri Sharer 54,453.80 Traci Smith 49,874.74
Brian VanTomme 69,439.38 Steven Plants 16,635.00
James Clayton 54,604.76 Robert Hanlon 2,196.00
Andrew McCulley 225.50 Tonya Lemire 9,450.00
Tamara Kriegel 19,424.96 Andrew Day 18,278.90
Heather Taylor 247.50 Braden McClenathan 20,075.76
Joseph Clayton 53,987.17 Natalie Wilmes 44,853.50
Laila Morrison 1,805.00 Matthew Goodrich 6,461.50
Leslie Taylor 1,874.20 Tisha Miller 540.00
Samantha DeGeorge 840.00 Angela Hurst 2,704.00
Richard Wilson 1,680.00 Joshua Gerard 41,378.68
Matt Elsbury 562.26 Katlin Fuller 4,322.69
William Wonick 749.69 Lauren McCammant 702.00
Nancy Klein 1,222.50 Julia Doyle 792.00

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION 2025-01: INVESTMENT POLICY CITY OF BROOKLYN, IOWA. Motion by McLain, 2nd by DeGeorge to approve this resolution. All Ayes, Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2025-02: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FIRST STATE BANK OF BROOKLYN, IOWA AS A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, IOWA NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000.00. Motion by McLain, 2nd by DeGeorge to approve this resolution. All Ayes, Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2025-03: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RECORD AS THE OFFICAL LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, IOWA FOR THE YEAR 2025. Motion by McLain, 2nd by DeGeorge to approve this resolution. All Ayes, Motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS
Someone is interested in buying the empty lot located at 415 Brady Street. They would like to move a trailer in now and in the spring time they would pour the concrete footings. Council suggested having everything done all at once in the Spring.

OTHER
Revenue by Fund for December 2024:
General $32,954.16; Fire Taxation $488.64; Sidewalk $1,208.00; Library $9,087.49; LOST $18,979.72; TIF $33,203.63; Street Improvement $2,311.25; Road Use Tax $17,234.65; Employee Benefits $4,576.49; W. Des Moines $661.56; 2016 WWTP Rev Bond Sinking $11,881.67; Water Rev. Bond Sinking $1,333.96; Series 2013A GO $250.00; Poweshiek Co. Old 6 Road $24,067.80; West Des Moines Project $363.40; Water Utility $38,417.86; Sewer Utility $42,256.87; Storm Water Utility $1,377.90. Total $240,655.05

Expenses by Fund for December 2024:
General $43,122.98; Library $6,387.90; LOST $250.00; Shop Equipment $99.99; TIF $24,067.80; Road Use Tax $31,505.49; Employee Benefits $18,029.06; 2016 WWTP Rev Bond Sinking $16,290.00; Water Rev Bond Sinking $271.25; Series 2013A GO $250.00; Poweshiek Co. Old 6 Road $24,067.80; Series 2016 WWTP GO $10,480.00; Water Utility $26,062.76; Sewer Utility $27,426.58; Storm Water Utility $19.32. Total $228,330.93

Moved by McLain to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 P.M.

_________________________
Les Taylor, Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________
Sheri Sharer, City Clerk

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01/03/2025

BROOKLYN, IOWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THE BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT
6:00 P.M. on Monday, January 6, 2025
At City Hall, 138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

Council: Sam DeGeorge, W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich, Bill McLain and Skip Solem
Mayor: Les Taylor, and Superintendent of Public Works Brian VanTomme

Welcome to Visitors – 5 minute time limitation for speaking. No profanity will be tolerated, and no personal attacks against Council Members or City Staff will be allowed.

ROLL CALL

MINUTES
1. Approve previous minutes as drafted from the December 16, 2024 Council Meeting

FINANCE
1. Approve Claims

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. RESOLUTION 2025-01: INVESTMENT POLICY CITY OF BROOKLYN, IOWA
2. RESOLUTION 2025-02: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FIRST STATE BANK OF BROOKLYN, IOWA AS A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, IOWA NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000.00
3. RESOLUTION 2025-03: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RECORD AS THE OFFICAL LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, IOWA FOR THE YEAR 2025

PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC WORKS
1. 415 Brady Street bare lot – trailer

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING

ATTORNEY – Legal Matters

ADJOURN
_______________________________________
Tammy Kriegel, Treasurer
Opportunity will be granted to All Citizens who wish to discuss their Concerns with the City Council at
frequent intervals throughout the meeting.

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12/29/2024

Lost dog if anyone knows who’s it is please contact Randy Jack at 319-329-8559