Regular meeting — Sep 8, 2026

Consent agenda. T. Meyers moved to approve the consent agenda. L. Paardekooper seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Previous minutes. L. Paardekooper moved to approve the previous meeting minutes. T. Meyers seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Financial report. T. Meyers moved to approve the financial report. V. Stonehocker seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor Wiley reported that he met with T. Meyers and PW Director Clausen to discuss cleanup and potential improvements for New Ireland Park. He also met with the PW Department to review progress on the lighting project at the City Shed. Lighting has been ordered for the next project at City Hall and the Fire Station. The TEAP application has been submitted. Julia Swallow and Larry Moone submitted resignations from the Library Board. Krissa Wiley submitted an application for the Library Board of Trustees. The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Rural Outdoor Warning Siren Replacement Project has been approved. Kate Paardekooper has been appointed as an authorized representative for the City of Redfield.

Fire and EMS. Fire Chief Short reported 2 fire calls and 7 EMS calls for a total of 9 calls during the month of August.

Sheriff. Dallas County Sheriff's Office reported 103 hours of patrol time and 13 hours on calls, for a total of 116 hours.

Public Works. PW Director Clausen reported two separate citywide power outages in August. Security and radio updates were performed by Electric Pump. A new pressure switch was also installed. Working on road bids.

Code Enforcement. Code Enforcer LaBarge stated that there are two properties that need to be mowed. The owner of 907 Jackson Street would like to tarp a vehicle that is currently being worked on.

Library. Library Director Kuonen reported that the August door count was 193. Computers were used 31 times, and 87 wireless connections were made to the public internet. Ninety-five reference questions were answered, and there was one new patron.

Darin Kirkpatrick. Discussed concerns regarding the quality of water he has been receiving. The issue has been ongoing since Old Settlers, when a hydrant was opened for water fights. He provided pictures and samples showing the damage he has experienced. PW Director Clausen has been working with the DNR regarding the issue. S. Roberts asked whether there was any action the Council could take. No action can be taken at this time. L. Paardekooper moved to add water quality to the agenda for the next meeting. T. Meyers seconded.

Philip Carico. Requested a variance for his property at 3124 Division Street. Clerk K. Paardekooper will provide Mr. Carico with an application.

Liquor license. Kilroy's LLC submitted an application. S. Roberts moved to approve. T. Meyers seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant. Approved. Follow-up needed on required matching funds. Tabled to next meeting.

FEMA Outdoor Siren Grant. Kate Paardekooper appointed as project liaison.

Clerk continuing education. Clerk K. Paardekooper requested approval to attend MPI classes October 7-9. S. Roberts moved to approve. V. Stonehocker seconded. All ayes. Motion carried. Also requested approval for IMFOA classes October 21-23. V. Stonehocker moved to approve. K. Zeranski seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Library Board. Krissa Wiley submitted an application to join the Library Board of Trustees. L. Paardekooper moved to approve. T. Meyers seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Key to the City dedication. Suggested for the community dinner on October 5, 2026. S. Roberts moved to approve that date. L. Paardekooper seconded. All ayes. Motion carried. S. Roberts also moved to designate the next BOOST meeting as an alternate date. L. Paardekooper seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Grants. K. Zeranski will lead the CDBG Grant effort with assistance from PW Director Clausen. T. Meyers will lead the Revitalization Grant effort. L. Paardekooper moved to explore additional MIPA grant opportunities. T. Meyers seconded. All ayes. Motion carried. K. Zeranski moved to designate T. Meyers as the lead for MIPA grants. S. Roberts seconded. Motion carried.

Chlorine analyzer. PW Director Clausen presented a bid. Awaiting a second bid. T. Meyers moved to approve the purchase not to exceed $7,270.00. L. Paardekooper seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Zoning Administrator. Applications received. V. Stonehocker moved to have the Mayor conduct interviews and recommend to the Council by the next meeting. T. Meyers seconded. All ayes. Motion carried. K. Zeranski will assist in the process.

Resolution 2026-22 — Revision to Personnel Policy. T. Meyers moved to approve. K. Zeranski seconded. Roll call vote: aye, S. Roberts, K. Zeranski, T. Meyers, V. Stonehocker; abstain, L. Paardekooper. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2026-03 — Amending Ordinance 2024-07 by amending Section 58.15 and repealing Section 58.22. T. Meyers moved to approve and suspend the third reading. L. Paardekooper seconded. Roll call vote: ayes, all present. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2026-04 — An Ordinance Amending Section 106.08 Rates. L. Paardekooper moved to approve and suspend the third reading. K. Zeranski seconded. Roll call vote: ayes, L. Paardekooper, S. Roberts, K. Zeranski; nays, T. Meyers, V. Stonehocker. Motion carried. Confusion regarding the wording. L. Paardekooper rescinded and moved to approve the second reading. K. Zeranski seconded. Roll call vote: ayes, all present. Motion carried. K. Zeranski then moved to suspend the third reading. L. Paardekooper seconded. Roll call vote: ayes, L. Paardekooper, K. Zeranski; nays, S. Roberts, T. Meyers, V. Stonehocker. Motion failed.

Ordinance 2026-05 — Personal Transportation Device Regulations. T. Meyers moved to approve. S. Roberts seconded. Roll call vote: ayes, all present. Motion carried. T. Meyers moved to suspend the third reading. K. Zeranski seconded. Roll call vote: ayes, all present. Motion carried.

910 Grant Street. A judgment was entered for abatement. T. Meyers moved to allow the property owner until September 25 to clean up before the City proceeds. K. Zeranski seconded. Motion carried.

907 Jackson Street. Code Enforcer LaBarge commented that the resident would like to tarp the vehicle deemed a nuisance while continuing to work on it. The Council agreed to give the resident 30 days to contact City Hall or Code Enforcer LaBarge with their intent so that a determination can be made.

New Ireland Park. The rock pile will be removed and the area reseeded.

Road bids. Tabled.

V. Stonehocker moved to adjourn. L. Paardekooper seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.