City Council
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, IA · May 19, 2025
Agenda
City of Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Meeting: Mt. Vernon City Council Meeting
Place: Mt. Vernon City Hall, 213 1st Street NW, Mt. Vernon, Iowa 52314
Date/Time: May 19, 2025 – 6:30 PM
Web Page: www.cityofmtvernon-ia.gov
Posted: May 16, 2025 (Amended at 3:04 p.m. on May 16, 2025)
Mayor: Tom Wieseler City Administrator: Chris Nosbisch
Mayor Pro-Tem: Scott Rose City Attorney: Holly Corkery
Councilperson: Stephanie West Asst. City Administrator: Lori Boren
Councilperson: Craig Engel Finance Dir/City Clerk: Marsha Dewell
Councilperson: Mark Andresen Chief of Police: Doug Shannon
Councilperson: Paul Tuerler
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A. Call to Order
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
C. Communications:
1. Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to today’s meeting agenda, please wait
until that item on the agenda is reached. If you wish to address the City Council on an item not on the
agenda, please approach the microphone and give your name and address for the public record before
discussing your item. Each individual will be granted no more than five (5) minutes.
D. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council
Member requests separate consideration.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes – May 5, 2025, Regular Council Meeting
2. Approval of Cigarette License – Mt. Vernon PNP
3. Approval of Cigarette License – Gary’s Foods
4. Approval of Cigarette License – Happy Daze
5. Approval of Device Retailer License – Happy Daze
6. Approval of Cigarette License – Smoke Shop and Vape
E. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing for the Consideration of the City of Mount Vernon Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Proposed Annual Budget
i. Close public hearing – Proceed to G-1
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F. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. None
G. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution #5-19-2025A: Approving the City of Mount Vernon Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Annual Budget
2. Resolution #5-19-2025B: Directing Sale of $2,500,000 (Subject to Adjustment per Terms
of Offering) General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2025
3. Resolution #5-19-2025C: Approving the Disposal of City Owned Property
H. Mayoral Proclamation
1. None
I. Old Business
1. None
J. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Claims List – Motion to Approve
2. Discussion and Consideration of Audio and Surveillance Quote – 2024 Pool Improvements
– Council Action as Needed
3. Discussion and Consideration Pay Application #1 – Uptown Lighting Improvement –
Council Action as Needed
4. Discussion and Consideration of Retiree Cobra Guidelines Under Iowa Code 509(A) –
Council Action as Needed
K. Reports to be Received/Filed
1. Mt. Vernon/Lisbon Police Report
2. Mt. Vernon Public Works Report
3. Mt. Vernon Parks and Rec Report
4. Cole Library Monthly Report
L. Discussion Items (No Action)
1. None
M. Reports of Mayor/Council/Administrator
1. Mayor’s Report
2. Council Reports
3. Committee Reports
4. City Administrator’s Report
N. Adjournment
Pursuant to §21.4(2) of the Code of Iowa, the City has the right to amend this agenda up until 24 hours before the posted meeting time.
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