City Council

COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2025 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek ABSENT: None Mayor Berry presided. No citizens spoke during Open Forum. On motion by Zmolek, second by Jackson, the Council approved the following consent items: Approve January 14, 2025 regular Council Minutes, Class E Retail Alcohol License for Fareway Stores, Inc #888 and Class B Retail Alcohol License for Dolgencorp, LLC dba Dollar General #8463. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None ORDINANCE NO. 640 On motion by Zmolek, second by Wetrich, the Council approved an Ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, 2017, By adding a new chapter 31 – Animal Appeals Board and Amending Chapters 55 and 56. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 5-25 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 5-25, a resolution approving the amendment to the Region XII Centennial Building Administrative Contract. AYE: Jackson, Zmolek, Sloan, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 6-25 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Jackson, the Council approved Resolution No. 6-25, a resolution approving an application to the Region XII Housing Trust Fund. AYE: Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Zmolek, Wetrich NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 7-25 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 7-25, a resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding regarding Jefferson Municipal Airport Commission Fuel Project. AYE: Jackson, Wetrich, Sloan, Ahrenholtz, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 8-25 On motion by Wetrich, second by Zmolek, the Council approved Resolution No. 8-25, a resolution approving the Professional Services Contract with Bolten & Menk for the Airport Fuel Improvement Project. AYE: Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Zmolek NAY: None  RESOLUTION NO. 9-25 On motion by Wetrich, second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 9-25, a resolution confirming the Employment of Joseph Foote as City Golf Course Clubhouse Manager. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 10-25 On motion by Zmolek, second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 10-25, a resolution confirming the Employment of Jacob Kopaska as City Golf Course Superintendent. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Jackson, second by Wetrich, the Council approved applications to apply for Grow Greene County Grants. 1. Install segments of concrete golf cart paths at the Golf Course. The grant application is for $39,000. 2. Install the remaining walking path in the large dog portion of the Dog Park. The grant application is for $38,000. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None The Council held a Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026 Budget Priority Workshop. No action was taken. There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn at 6:46 p.m. ____________________________ Craig J. Berry, Mayor ________________________ Roxanne Gorsuch, City Clerk