Miles, IA
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Recent meetings
Wed Jul 8, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider $48,877.19 payment for splash pad
The City Council will discuss payments for a splash pad and fireworks, as well as a building permit and land use request. The body will also consider the city's intentions for 332 Ferry Road.
- Payment to Vortex for splash pad in the amount of $48,877.19
- Purchase of fireworks for Threshers Celebration for $1,000.00
- Building permit at 652 Lincoln St.
- Request to allow animals on agricultural land at 53 Allen St.
- Discussion of intentions for 332 Ferry Road
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✓ Decided: Council requires redevelopment of 332 Ferry Road after public hearing
The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It voted to require a public hearing and mandate redevelopment of the property at 332 Ferry Road. The council also approved a $48,877.19 payment to Vortex USA for a splash pad, a $1,000 fireworks purchase, and a building permit for 652 Lincoln St. Additional motions to close, reopen, and enter closed session were all carried.
- Approved consent agenda (including minutes, financial statements) – vote 5-0
- Approved public hearing and required redevelopment of 332 Ferry Road – vote 5-0
- Approved $48,877.19 payment to Vortex USA for splash pad project – vote 4-0, 1 abstain
- Approved purchase of $1,000 fireworks for Threshers Celebration – vote 5-0
- Approved building permit for 652 Lincoln St. – vote 5-0
- Approved motion to close regular session – vote 5-0
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss litigation – vote 5-0
- Approved motion to return to open session – vote 5-0
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AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF MILES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH, 2026 @ 6:00 P. M.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILES WILL MEET AT THE MILES CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, MILES, IOWA, AT 6:00 P.M. ON THE 8TH, DAY OF JULY, 2026 TO CONSIDER MATTERS ENUMERATED ON THE
FOLLOWING AGENDA.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen/Public Comments (limited to 2 minutes per comment total of 15 minutes), Sara Davenport
5. Approval of Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and place on file the City Council minutes
b. Approve and place on file Financial Reports.
c. Paid bills from previous month
d. Unpaid bills
e. Place on file the police reports.
f. Place on file the water/sewer report
Mayor’s Report
6. Update on City Business
7. Maintenance Report
a. Update on June Activities/Maintenance Report
b. Any issues with Safety that needs to be addressed.
A. Finance and Economic Development: Wilslef and
Voss
B. Utilities: Horst and Voss
C. Streets and Alleys: Wilslef and Petersen
D. Cemetery and Parks: Corlis and Voss
E. Public Safety/Personnel: Horst and Corlis
F. Building and Maintenance: Wilslef and Petersen
8. CLERK’S REPORT-
9. New Business
a. Discuss and consideration of council’s intentions for 332 Ferry Road.
b. Discuss and approve payment to Vortex in the amount of $48877.19. (splash pad)
c. Discuss and approve the purchase of fireworks for Threshers Celebration. $1000.00.
d. Approve b …
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 8, 2026 AT 6:00 P .M.
MILES CITY HALL
Mayor Pro-Tem Laura Horst called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. N. Voss,
R. Wilslef, N. Corlis, and A. Petersen were present. Mayor Brandon Meyer was absent. Mayor Pro-Tem L.
Horst presided.
Agenda: The agenda was approved unanimously.
GUESTS: Larry & Vicki Johnson, Officer McPherson, Sara Davenport, and Paul Maze.
CONSENT AGENDA – N. Voss made a motion to approve the consent agenda, including the minutes of
the previous meeting, paid, unpaid, financial statements, water, sewer, maintenance report with the
exception of the police report, it was seconded by R. Wilslef. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
GENERAL FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER AGREEMENT 58.8
MASTER CARD POSTAGE STAMPS 156
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 4476.57
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER AGREEMENT 58.8
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 255.3
AT DISPOSAL GARBAGE/RECYCLE 4253.4
BADRICK'S SERVICE & SALES OIL, FILTER 72.9
BANYON DATA SYSTEMS SUPPORT/SOFTWARE 1345
BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS 86.88
CITY OF PRESTON POLICE PROTECTION 2667
EASTERN IOWA PLUMBING FINAL BILL 3.1
GERARDY OUTDOOR AIR FILTER 38.36
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES MEMBER DUES 523
JESSE'S AUTO & MINI MART TRUCKREPAIR,FUEL 337.43
KEENEY WELDING MAKE GRATE 238.64
MILES TELEPHONE PHONE INTERNET/PHONE 152.78
PRESTON TIMES MINUTES, EXPEND 197.65
RIPEVA LLC FIREWALL/MANAGEMENT 62.5
SCHOENTHLER, BARTELT,KAHLER ORDINANCE REVIEW 625
TREASURER STATE OF IO …
Wed Jun 3, 2026
City Council
Miles City Council to consider adopting City Code of Ordinances
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the first, second, and final readings of Ordinance No. 2026-01 to adopt the City Code of Ordinances. The body will also discuss animal keeping on agricultural land and a wage agreement for Paul Maze.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-01 (City Code of Ordinances)
- Request to allow animals on city property zoned or used as agricultural land
- Action to reinstate agreement for Paul Maze regarding wages and health insurance
- Resolution 2026-21 to authorize the City Clerk to transfer funds
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✓ Decided: City Council adopts new City Code of Ordinances and approves several actions
The council gave final passage to Ordinance No. 2026-01, adopting the City Code of Ordinances, with a unanimous vote. It also approved permission for horses on the agricultural land at 101 Ferry Road, increased maintenance employee Paul Maze’s hourly wage by $5 for health insurance, and authorized the City Clerk to transfer funds from the Water Fund to the Debt Service Fund. All motions passed 5‑0.
- Adopted City Code of Ordinances (Ordinance No. 2026-01) – final passage (5-0)
- Granted permission for horses on agricultural land at 101 Ferry Road (5-0)
- Increased Paul Maze’s hourly wage by $5 for health insurance (5-0)
- Authorized City Clerk to transfer funds from Water Fund to Debt Service Fund (5-0)
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AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF MILES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2026 @ 6:00 P. M.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILES WILL MEET AT THE MILES CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, MILES, IOWA, AT 6:00 P.M. ON THE 3RD, DAY OF JUNE, 2026 TO CONSIDER MATTERS ENUMERATED ON THE
FOLLOWING AGENDA.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen/Public Comments (limited to 2 minutes per comment total of 15 minutes),
5. Approval of Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and place on file the City Council minutes
b. Approve and place on file Financial Reports.
c. Paid bills from previous month
d. Unpaid bills
e. Place on file the police reports.
f. Place on file the water/sewer report
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ADOPTION OF CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
a. Motion to open Public Hearing
b. Solicitation of comments to Adopt the City Code of Ordinances
c. Motion to Close Public Hearing
Mayor’s Report
6. Update on City Business
7. Maintenance Report
a. Update on May Activities/Maintenance Report
b. Any issues with Safety that needs to be addressed.
A. Finance and Economic Development: Wilslef and
Voss
B. Utilities: Horst and Voss
C. Streets and Alleys: Wilslef and Petersen
D. Cemetery and Parks: Corlis and Voss
E. Public Safety/Personnel: Horst and Corlis
F. Building and Maintenance: Wilslef and Petersen
8. CLERK’S REPORT-
9. New Business
a. 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, An Ordinance Adopting the City C …
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 2026 AT 6:00 P .M.
MILES CITY HALL
Mayor Brandon Meyer called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. N. Voss, R.
Wilslef, L. Horst, N. Corlis, and A. Petersen were present. Mayor Brandon Meyer presided.
Agenda: The agenda was approved unanimously.
GUESTS: Larry & Vicki Johnson, Lauri Junge, and Paul Maze.
CONSENT AGENDA – N. Corlis made a motion to approve the consent agenda, including the minutes of
the previous meeting, paid, unpaid, financial statements, water, sewer, maintenance report with the
exception of the police report, it was seconded by A. Petersen. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
ACCT. PAYABLE
GENERAL
RIPEVA LLC MANAGE FIREWALL 62.5
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 6142.14
AG VANTAGE GRAZON 10.76
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRICITY 226.89
AT DISPOSAL GARBAGE/RECYCLING 4248.73
BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS 137.98
CITY OF PRESTON POLICE PROTECTION 2667
ECIA CODIFICIATION 8.5 HRS 280.5
IMWCA PAYROLL AUDIT 2302.39
JESSE'S AUTO & MINI MART FUEL - GAS DIESEL 354.7
KEENEY WELDING REPAIR SPRAYER 58.39
KUNAU IMP. MTE ON TRACTOR 2023.59
MIDWEST PATCH HIGHPREF. PATCH 894.5
MILES LUMBER HDWE SPREADER,DUCKTAPE 90.27
MILES TELEPHONE CO. PHONE/INTERNET 152.78
PRESTON TIMES MINUTES, EXPEND, PH 180.44
RIPEVA LLC MANAGE FIREWALL 62.5
SCHOENTHALER,BARTELT REVIEW ORDINANCE 430
TOTAL COMFORT HEATING METAL CHIMNEY TOP 36.76
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 20362.82
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DW ZINSER 332 FERRY ROAD CLEANUP 33 …
Wed May 6, 2026
City Council
Miles City Council to hold public hearing on FY2025-2026 budget amendment
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY2025/2026. Members will also review building permits and the recodification of city ordinances.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 2026-19 (Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY2025/2026)
- Special building permit for 439 Hoover St.
- Building permit for 30 Centennial St.
- Resolution No. 2026-20 to set a June 3, 2026 public hearing for the Adoption of the Code of Ordinance
- Discussion on MCIC moving forward with the Splash Pad
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✓ Decided: Council approved the FY2025/2026 budget amendment
The council approved the FY2025/2026 budget amendment with a unanimous vote. They also approved special building permits for 439 Hoover St. and 30 Centennial St., and set a public hearing for the ordinance adoption on June 3, 2026. Additionally, the council authorized the MCIC to proceed with construction of a splash pad in the city park.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Opened public hearing for FY2025/2026 budget amendment (5-0)
- Approved FY2025/2026 budget amendment (5-0)
- Approved special building permit for 439 Hoover St. (5-0)
- Approved building permit for 30 Centennial St. (5-0)
- Set public hearing for ordinance adoption on June 3, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved MCIC splash pad construction (4-0-1 abstain)
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AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF MILES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH, 2026 @ 6:00 P. M.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILES WILL MEET AT THE MILES CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, MILES, IOWA, AT 6:00 P.M. ON THE 6TH, DAY OF MAY, 2026 TO CONSIDER MATTERS ENUMERATED ON THE
FOLLOWING AGENDA.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen/Public Comments (limited to 2 minutes per comment total of 15 minutes),
5. Approval of Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and place on file the City Council minutes
b. Approve and place on file Financial Reports.
c. Paid bills from previous month
d. Unpaid bills
e. Place on file the police reports.
f. Place on file the water/sewer report
PUBLIC HEARING FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT FY2025-2026
a. Motion to open Public Hearing
b. Solicitation of comments for FY2025/2026 Budget
c. Motion to Close Public Hearing
Mayor’s Report
6. Update on City Business
7. Maintenance Report
a. Update on April Activities/Maintenance Report
b. Any issues with Safety that needs to be addressed.
A. Finance and Economic Development: Wilslef and
Voss
B. Utilities: Horst and Voss
C. Streets and Alleys: Wilslef and Petersen
D. Cemetery and Parks: Corlis and Voss
E. Public Safety/Personnel: Horst and Corlis
F. Building and Maintenance: Wilslef and Petersen
8. CLERK’S REPORT-
9. New Business
a. Approve Resolution No. 2026-19, Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY2025/2026.
b. Discuss and approve t …
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 6, 2026 AT 6:00 P .M.
MILES CITY HALL
Mayor Pro-Tem Laura Horst called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. N. Corlis, L
Horst, R. Wilslef, and A. Petersen were present. Nate Voss attended via phone. Mayor Pro-Tem
Laura Horst presided. ABSENT: Mayor Meyer.
Agenda: A motion by N. Corlis to approve the agenda as presented, it was seconded by A. Petersen.
Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
GUESTS: Police Officer Adam McPherson, Larry & Vicki Johnson, Gary & Tracey Frahm. and Paul
Maze.
CONSENT AGENDA - – Andy Petersen made a motion to approve the consent agenda, including the
minutes of the previous meeting, paid, unpaid, financial statements, water, sewer, maintenance and
police report, it was seconded by R. Wilslef. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
MAY 2026 CLAIMS
GENERAL FUND
US POSTAL SERVICE ANNUAL BOX RENT 42
MASTERCARD PARTS 35.37
EMPLOYEES SALARIES 4586.08
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER AGREEMENT 126.96
AG VANTAGE GRAZON 349.08
ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC 386.73
AT DIPOSAL GARB/RECYCLING 4245.73
BADRICKS'S GRASSHOPPER 143.85
BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS 209
CITY OF PRESTON POLICE PROTECTION 2667
DÉCOR N MORE REISSUE CHECK 20
ECIA CODIFICATION 231
GERARDY OUTDOOR POWER CHAIN, BAR 150.48
IMMENSE IMPACT LLC WEBSITE SUBSCRIP. 406
JACKSON CO. TREA TAXES 332 FERRY ROAD 505
JESSE'S AUTO & MINI MART REPAIR TRUCK, FUEL 115.39
MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH PAINT, WHITE, BLUE 1489.43
MIDWEST PATCH TELESPOL 368
MILES TELEP …
Tue Feb 10, 2026
City Council
Miles City Council to hold hearings on housing and water infrastructure
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment and the Community Development Block Grant for a water meter and water main project. The body will also discuss the FY2026-2027 budget and several resolutions related to city utilities and grants.
- Public hearing: Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment
- Public hearing: Community Development Block Grant- Water Meter & Water Main Project
- Res. 2026-08: Grant application for the Miles Storm Sewer Project
- Res. 2026-06: Resolution regarding utility payment collection and nuisance abatement
- Proposed "No Parking from Here to the Corner" designation on Forrest Street
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✓ Decided: Council approved storm‑sewer grant application and several budget resolutions
The council approved the consent agenda and set dates for upcoming FY2026‑2027 budget public hearings. It adopted four resolutions: authorizing payment collection for city utilities, establishing project priorities for the Rural County Transportation Program, filing a grant application for the Miles storm‑sewer project, and permitting the clerk to pay claims before a council meeting. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Set public hearing for FY2026-2027 budget on March 24, 2026 (4-0)
- Set public hearing for FY2026-2027 budget adoption on April 8, 2026 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-06: collection of payment for city utilities and nuisance abatement (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-07: project priorities for Rural County Transportation Program (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-08: filing of Jackson County Rural Country Transportation Program grant for Miles storm-sewer project (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-09: authorize City Clerk to pay claims prior to council meeting (4-0)
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AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF MILES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2026 @ 6:00 P. M.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILES WILL MEET AT THE MILES CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MILES, IOWA, AT 6:00 P.M. ON THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026 TO CONSIDER MATTERS
ENUMERATED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen/Public Comments (limited to 2 minutes per comment total of 15 minutes) Ashley Johnson, Barn of
Dreams, Amanda Dupont.
5. Approval of Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and place on file the City Council minutes 01/13/2026, 01/27/2026
b. Approve and place on file Financial Reports.
c. Paid bills from previous month
d. Unpaid bills
e. Place on file the police reports.
f. Place on file the water/sewer report
Public hearing: City’s Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment
Public hearing: City’s Community Development Block Grant- Water Meter & Water Main Project.
Mayor’s Report
6. Update on City Business
7. Maintenance Report
a. Update on January Activities/Maintenance Report
b. Any issues with Safety that needs to be addressed.
A. Finance and Economic Development: Wilslef & Voss
B. Utilities: Horst and Voss
C. Streets and Alleys: Wilslef and Petersen
D. Cemetery and Parks: Corlis and Wilslef
E. Public Safety/Personnel: Horst and Corlis
F. Building and Maintenance: Wilslef and Petersen
8. CLERK’S REPORT-
9. New Business
a. Discuss and ap …
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M.
MILES CITY HALL
Mayor Brandon Meyer called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. L. Horst, N. Corlis, N.
Voss, and A. Petersen were present. ABSENT: Ron Wilslef. Mayor Brandon Meyer presided.
Agenda: The agenda was approved unanimously.
GUESTS: Police Officer Joel Driscoll, Jackson, Dennis Johnson, Ashley Johnson and children, Amanda Dupont.
BARN OF DREAMS PRESENTATION: A group of active Jackson County 4H youth and their parents presented the
mission to raise funds to give back to the youth of Jackson County who exhibit livestock each summer at the
Jackson County Fair. Many of the youth exhibit livestock at a local and national level and are raising money for a
new Dairy Barn at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Each speaker explained the need for a new facility. President
Ashley Johnson explained that this will benefit all of Jackson County and currently are working with the Jackson
County Fair Board and has the approval of the Board of Supervisors to pursue this educational opportunity. The
committee is making Miles aware of this endeavor and are not asking anything from the City at this time, but
looking for the possibility of future support as they apply for grant funding. Council thanked all members for their
presentation.
PUBLIC HEARING: On City’s Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing to solicit comments for the Com …
Tue Jan 27, 2026
City Council
Miles City Council to discuss marketing tool and hold budget workshop
The City Council will consider inviting KO Collection to demonstrate a marketing and promotional tool. The meeting also includes a work session dedicated to a budget workshop.
- Discussion on authorizing an invitation to KO Collection for a marketing tool demonstration
- Budget Workshop
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✓ Decided: Council approved inviting KO Collection to give a free marketing demonstration.
The council voted to authorize an invitation for KO Collection to provide a free marketing demonstration for the city. All procedural motions to open, adjourn the special meeting and later the work session were carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Motion to open special meeting – carried (5-0)
- Motion to authorize invitation for KO Collection marketing demonstration – carried (5-0)
- Motion to adjourn the special meeting – carried (5-0)
- Motion to adjourn the work session – carried (5-0)
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AGENDA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING & WORK SESSION
CITY OF MILES
A Special Council Meeting and Work Session will be held
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at
Miles City Hall located at 430 Ferry Road.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILES WILL MEET AT
THE MILES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MILES, IOWA, AT 6:00 P.M. ON THE 27th DAY OF
JANUARY, 2026 TO CONSIDER MATTERS ENUMBERATED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Mayor Meyer
AGENDA
1. Open Special Meeting
a. Discuss and consider authorizing an invitation for KO Collection to
demonstrate her marketing tool for potential city marketing and
promotional use.
2. Adjourn Special Meeting
3. Open Work Session
a. Budget Workshop
4. Adjourn Work Session
THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE
MEETING SPECIFIED ABOVE BY POSTING THE NOTICE ON A BULLETIN BOARD AT CITY HALL
AND OUTSIDE WINDOW THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21 OF
THE CODE OF IOWA.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING & BUDGET WORK SESSION MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 2026 AT 6:00 P .M.
MILES CITY HALL
Mayor Brandon Meyer called the budget work session to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. PRESENT: L. Horst, N.
Voss, R. Wilslef, N. Corlis, and A. Petersen.
GUESTS: Paul Maze, Dennis Johnson, and Officer Joel Driscoll.
Open Special Meeting: N. Voss made a motion to open the special meeting, seconded by A. Petersen. Motion
carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
The mayor informed Council that he and Brenda attended an informal demonstration at Easton Valley
Elementary School regarding potential marketing opportunities for the City of Miles. He stated it was an
excellent demonstration and felt the tools presented could be beneficial to the city, particularly in promoting
the splash pad project currently being fundraised by committee members. The mayor asked if Council would
be interested in having KO Collection provide a marketing demonstration, which would be offered as a free
service to the City of Miles. L. Horst noted that surrounding towns’ Improvement Committees could also
benefit. Council agreed to hear the demonstration, and the mayor will schedule it for a future date. L. Horst
made a motion to authorize an invitation to provide a marketing demonstration, N. Corlis seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Adjourn – A. Petersen made a motion to adjourn the special meeting; it was seconded by N. Voss. Meeting
adjourned at 6:03 p.m. Motion carried. …
Tue Jan 13, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve mileage reimbursement resolution
The Miles City Council will meet on Jan 13, 2026 to consider routine agenda items and several new business resolutions. Council members will vote on a resolution establishing mileage reimbursement, set public hearings for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant application and for a community housing needs assessment, and discuss a discontinuance agreement with the community ambulance service. A budget workshop is scheduled for Jan 20, 2026.
- Approve Resolution 2026-1 to establish mileage reimbursement
- Approve Resolution 2026-2 to hold a public hearing for the 2026 CDBG application
- Approve Resolution 2026-3 to hold a public hearing for the City of Miles Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment
- Discuss discontinuance agreement with Community Ambulance service
- Approve Resolution 2026-04 to discontinue ambulance rent agreement
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✓ Decided: Council approves ambulance shed rent discontinuance agreement
The Miles City Council approved a discontinuance agreement with Community Ambulance Service, ending the city's shed rent charges in exchange for the service waiving its per-capita fee. The council also approved resolutions for mileage reimbursement, public hearings for a CDBG application and a housing needs assessment, and a fund transfer authorization. A budget workshop was rescheduled to January 27, 2026.
- Approved discontinuance agreement with Community Ambulance Service (4-0, Horst abstained)
- Approved Res. 2026-04 approving Discontinuance Agreement Regarding Ambulance Rent (4-0, Horst abstained)
- Approved Res. 2026-01 establishing mileage reimbursement (5-0)
- Approved Res. 2026-02 setting public hearing for CDBG application on Feb 10, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved Res. 2026-03 setting public hearing for housing needs assessment on Feb 10, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing City Clerk to transfer funds (5-0)
- Scheduled budget workshop for Jan 27, 2026 (rescheduled from Jan 20)
- Approved consent agenda including accounts payable of $33,451.16 (5-0)
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AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF MILES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2026 @ 6:00 P. M.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILES WILL MEET AT THE MILES CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MILES, IOWA, AT 6:00 P.M. ON THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026 TO CONSIDER MATTERS
ENUMBERATED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen/Public Comments (limited to 2 minutes per comment total of 15 minutes)
5. Approval of Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and place on file the City Council minutes 12/9/2025
b. Approve and place on file Financial Reports.
c. Paid bills from previous month
d. Unpaid bills
e. Place on file the police reports.
f. Place on file the water/sewer report
Mayor’s Report
6. Update on City Business
7. Maintenance Report
a. Update on December Activities/Maintenance Report
b. Any issues with Safety that needs to be addressed.
A. Finance and Economic Development: Wilslef & Voss
B. Utilities: Horst and Voss
C. Streets and Alleys: Wilslef and Petersen
D. Cemetery and Parks: Corlis and Wilslef
E. Public Safety/Personnel: Horst and Corlis
F. Building and Maintenance: Wilslef and Petersen
8. CLERK’S REPORT-
9. New Business
a. Approval of Resolution 2026-1, A Resolution to establish mileage reimbursement.
b. Approval of Resolution 2026-2, A Resolution establish a Public Hearing for the 2026 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
c. Approval of Resolutio …
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2025 AT 6:00 P .M.
MILES CITY HALL
Mayor Brandon Meyer called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. L. Horst, N.
Corlis, N. Voss, R. Wilslef, and A. Petersen were present. Mayor Brandon Meyer presided.
Agenda: The agenda was approved unanimously.
GUESTS: Carla Jochum, Larry & Vicki Johnson, Police Officer Joel Driscoll, Steve Cotton, Warren Moeller,
Glenn Mommsen, Jesse Jepsen, Dennis Johnson, and Paul Maze.
Warren Moeller, representing Great River Threshers, approached the City Council to inquire whether the
City would be interested in selling approximately 5.05 acres of city-owned property. Warren explained
that Great River Threshers is expanding its events and is currently running out of space.
The mayor informed Warren that, if the City were to consider selling the property, the process would
require a public hearing and the property would need to be offered through the appropriate legal process,
including bids. The mayor emphasized that ownership would not be guaranteed through this process.
Warren then asked whether the City could grant a “right of first refusal. ” The mayor indicated that this
option would require consultation with the City Attorney before any determination could be made.
The mayor suggested that, if the City were to sell a smaller portion of land—approximately one acre
located south of the pulling track—that area might be sufficient for the proposed mud pit. Warren …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Res. 2026-01, A Resolution to establish mileage reimbursement, it was seconded by N. Voss. Motion carried
5 yea
R. Wilslef yea · N. Voss yea · N. Corlis yea · L. Horst yea · A. Petersen. N yea
motion to approve Res. 2026-02, A Resolution establish a Public Hearing for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application, N. Corlis seconded the motion. Public Hearing is set for…
5 yea
L. Horst yea · N. Corlis yea · N. Voss yea · R. Wilslef yea · A. Petersen yea
motion to approve Res. 2026-03, A Resolution establish a Public Hearing for the City of Miles Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment, seconded by A. Petersen. Public hearing is set for…
5 yea
N. Voss yea · A. Petersen yea · N. Corlis yea · L. Horst yea · R. Wilslef yea
motion to approve Res. 2026-04, approving a Discontinuance Agreement Regarding Ambulance Rent, A. Petersen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ayes: N. Voss, A. Petersen, N. Corlis, R. Wilslef. Nays…
5 yea
R. Wilslef yea · N. Corlis yea · N. Voss yea · L. Horst yea · A. Petersen yea
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Business establishments515 (4,717 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$877/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy15.3% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)
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