On the agenda: West Branch Agenda — Automated License Plate (Jul 7)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
110 N. POPLAR ST., WEST BRANCH, IOWA

https://zoom.us/j/5814699699
or dial in phone number 1-312-626-6799 with Meeting ID 581 469 9699.

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Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call
Welcome
Approve Agenda. /Move to action. (This is the time to approve the agenda as presented or amend the agenda (such as
tabling items). Amendments or changes to the agenda require a motion, second and a full council vote.
6. Approve Consent Agenda/Move to action.
a. Approve Minutes from the June 15, 2026 City Council meeting.
b. Approve Special Event Permit for WBHS Homecoming
c. Approve Appointment of Jeff Tadlock to the Board of Adjustments
d. Approve Special Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies for HHTD
e. Approve Special Class “B” Retail Alcohol License for Main Street West Branch for HHTD
f. Approve Special Class “E” Retail Alcohol License for Jack and Jill Store
g. Approve Special Class “E” Retail Alcohol License for Maverick #5079
h. Approval of the May Financial Statement
i. Approve Claims for July 7, 2026.
7. Presentations/Communications/Open Forum
8. Public Hearings/Non-Consent Agenda

a. Third Reading - Ordinance 840 Adopt Limits to the use of Automated License Plate Readers and
to Provide Public Transparency./ Move to Action.
b. Resolution 2026-61 Approving Change Order #2 in the amount of $11,830.50 for the W Main
Street Overlay Project./ Move to Action.
c. Resolution 2026-62 Amending Resolution 2026-52 Setting Salaries for Appointed Officials and
Employees of the City of West Branch, Iowa for FY27./ Move to action.
d. Resolution 2026-63 Approving Change Order No. 5 to the Contract with Boomerang Corp for the
2025 Cedar-Johnson Road Reconstruction Project./ Move to Action.
e. Resolution 2026-64 Approving Pay Estimate No. 10 in the amount of $42,604.34 to Boomerang
Corp for the 2025 Cedar-Johnson Road Reconstruction Project./ Move to Action.
f. Resolution 2026-65 Approving the use of Perpetual Care Account funds to complete the road
improvement project in the West Branch Cemetery./ Move to Action.
g. Resolution 2026-66 Setting a Public Hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan Implimentation./
Move to Action.
h. Resolution 2026-67 Approving a Salary Adjustment for Public Works employee Harrison
Goodale./ Move to Action.
i. Resolution 2026-68 Approving the Amendment to Resolution 2026-59 in order to receive benefits
from the Iowa DOT./ Move to Action.
j. Resolution 2026-69 Approving a Community and Economic Development funding agreement
with the Hoover’s Hometown Days Committee and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
agreement./ Move to Action.
k. Discussion/Possible Action – 707 Cedar-Johnson Road Utility Bill Relief
9. Discussion
a. Capitol Improvement Presentation – U of I Project

10. City Administrator Report
11. City Attorney Report
12. City Engineer Report
13. City Staff Reports
14. Comments from Mayor and Council Members
15. Motion to adjourn.

Mayor: Roger Laughlin · Council Members: Colton Miller, Chantry Noel, Tom Dean, Jerry Sexton, Mike Horihan
City Administrator Adam Kofoed · City Clerk Alycia Friis · Finance Officer Heidi Van Auken · Fire Chief Kevin Stoolman · Police Chief Greg
Hall · Public Works Director Matt Goodale · Library Director Jessica Schafer
Parks & Recreation Director Erin Laughlin

(The following is a synopsis of the minutes of the West Branch City Council meeting. A video recording is available
for inspection at westbranchiowa.org. The minutes are not approved until the next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting.)

West Branch, Iowa
Council Chambers

City Council
Regular Meeting

June 15, 2026
6:00 p.m.

Mayor Laughlin called the West Branch City Council regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call: Council members present; Colton Miller , Jerry Sexton, Chantry Noel, Tom Dean and Mike Horihan.
City Staff present: City Clerk Alycia Friis, City Administrator Adam Kofoed, Public Works Director Matt Goodale, WB
Fire Chief Kevin Stoolman, City Engineer Dave Schechinger, City Attorney Kevin Olsen.
Attending by Zoom: Library Director Jessie Shaffer, Deputy City Clerk Jessica Brown

APPROVE THE AGENDA

Motion to Approve the Agenda made by Miller and second by Horihan. Motion carried on a voice vote.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

Approve Minutes from the June 1, 2026 City Council meeting.
Approve Special Event Permit for Hoover Home Town Days event.
Approve Claims for June 15, 2026.
EXPENDITURES
ACTION SEWER
ADVANTAGE RENTALS
AMAZON.COM
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL
EMV HOLDINGS
HAWKINS
MEADOWS DEVELOPMENT
OVERDRIVE
STRUTZ, CALEB
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
VEENSTRA & KIMM
TOTAL

6/8/2026
JETTED PLUGGED STORM SEWER
ADVANTAGE RENTALS TIF REBATE 4
VARIOUS ITEMS - LIBRARY
CASEY'S TIF REBATE #14
SUMMER PROGRAM PRESENTER - LIB
EMV HOLDINGS TIF REBATE #9
CHEMICALS
MEADOWS TIF REBATE #5
DIGITAL & AUDIO BOOKS
SUMMER PROGRAM PRESENTER- LIB
PO BOX ANNUAL RENTAL
VARIOUS PROJECTS

380.00
5,662.50
1,121.16
26,286.50
593.80
15,000.00
2,869.01
83,541.00
114.28
450.00
78.00
21,422.88
157,519.13

REGULAR PAYROLL
6/5/2026
FIRE BI-ANNUAL PAYROLL
PAYROLL-WAGES, TAXES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

65,432.61
38,764.81
104,197.42

PAID BETWEEN MEETINGS
ALLIANT ENERGY
AMAZON.COM
CEDAR COUNTY ENGINEER
IOWA ONE CALL
LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS
OASIS ELECTRIC
TRUGREEN PROCESSING CENTER
UMB BANK
ALLIANT ENERGY
AT & T MOBILITY
CEDAR COUNTY RECORDER
E O JOHNSON
ELITE HOLDING
ILLINOIS LIBRARY ASSOC
KANOPY
LEAF CAPITAL FUNDING
LRS HOLDINGS
MAINSTAY SYSTEMS
MOPPY MO'S
TRUGREEN
WEX BANK
SISCO
SISCO
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
TOTAL

1,691.84
85.34
2,068.36
56.70
1,585.15
5,120.12
40.00
821,866.83
16,750.34
258.14
21.00
187.12
942.00
600.66
49.00
318.81
20,155.50
1,065.00
1,312.50
1,023.00
1,715.45
239.13
689.24
635,525.42
1,513,366.65

CASSABAUMS RELOCATION
VARIOUS ITEMS - LIBRARY
ROAD ROCK
UTILITY LOCATION SERVICE
LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS
BERANEK LIGHT UPDATES - P&R
MURAL PARK LAWN CARE - P&R
GO BOND PAYMENTS
ALLIANT ENERGY
WIRELESS SERVICE
RECORDING FEES
COPIER MAINTENANCE - LIB
SUMMER BALL SHIRTS - P&R
SUMMER PROG SUPPLIES-LIBRRY
ON DEMAND VIDEO SERVICE
COPIER LEASE - LIBRARY
TRASH & RECYCLING MAY 2026
UPGRADE WIFI ACCESS - LIBRARY
JANITORIAL SERVICES- LIB, CITY, TH, P&R
LAWN TREATMENTS - P&R
VEHICLE FUEL
HEALTH CLAIMS PD 6-1-2026
HEALTH CLAIMS PD 6-8-2026
SRF LOANS: WATER, SEWER

GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES
FUND TOTALS
001 GENERAL FUND
022 CIVIC CENTER
031 LIBRARY
110 ROAD USE TAX
112 TRUST AND AGENCY
125 T I F
226 GO DEBT SERVICE
321 WIDENING WAPSI
331 CEDAR JOHNSON RD
332 W MAIN ST IMPROVE
600 WATER FUND
603 WATER SINKING FUND
610 SEWER FUND
611 SEWER FUND SPECIAL
740 STORM WATER
GRAND FUND TOTAL

1,775,083.20
103,905.21
728.22
10,456.32
7,624.76
15,008.47
130,490.00
821,866.83
9,146.63
4,446.38
6,657.74
15,682.02
111,258.55
12,664.80
524,266.87
880.40
1,775,083.20

Motion by Dean, second by Miller to approve the Consent agenda. AYES: Dean, Miller, Sexton, Horihan, Noel. NAYS:
None. Motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS / COMMUNICATIONS / OPEN FORUM – NONE

PUBLIC HEARING / NON-CONSENT AGENDA
Second Reading - Ordinance 840 Adopt Limits to the use of Automated License Plate Readers and to Provide
Public Transparency./ Move to Action.
Motion by Dean, second by Miller to approve Second Reading of Ordinance 840. AYES: Dean, Miller, Noel,
Horihan, Sexton. NAYS: None. Motion carried.
Resolution 2026-53 Approving the Workers’ Compensation Proposal with Iowa Municipal Workers’
Compensation Association (IMWCA) for Fiscal Year 2026./ Move to Action.
Motion by Miller, second by Noel to approve Resolution 2026-53. AYES: Miller, Noel, Sexton, Horihan,
Dean. NAYS: None. Motion carried.
Resolution 2026-54 Approving a Liability Insurance Proposal with Iowa Communities Assurance Pool
(ICAP)./ Move to Action.
Motion by Dean, second by Miller to approve Resolution 2026-54. AYES: Dean, Miller, Horihan, Noel,
Sexton. NAYS: None. Motion carried.
Resolution 2026-55 Approving Pay Estimate Number 4 in the amount of $247,717.75 to Peterson Contractors,
Inc. for the 2025 Channel Widening Flood Improvements Project./ Move to Action.
Motion by Dean, second by Miller to approve Resolution 2026-55. AYES: Dean, Miller, Noel, Horihan,
Sexton. NAYS: None. Motion carried.
Resolution 2026-56 Approving Change Order #1 in the amount of $9,200.00 for the 2025 Channel Widening
Flood Improvements Project./ Move to Action.
Motion by Miller, second by Dean to approve Resolution 2026-56. AYES: Miller, Horihan, Sexton, Noel,
Dean. NAYS: None. Motion carried.
Resolution 2026-57 Appointing Gary Savona to the position of Fire Chief for the City of West Branch and
setting the Annual Salary for the position./ Move to Action.
Motion by Noel, second by Horihan to approve Resolution 2026-57. AYES: Noel, Horihan, Sexton, Dean,
Miller. NAYS: None. Motion carried
Resolution 2026-58 Approving the Application for the purpose of receiving benefits from the Iowa DNR./
Move to Action.
Motion by Miller, second by Noel to approve Resolution 2026-58. AYES: Miller, Noel, Sexton, Horihan,
Dean. NAYS: None. Motion carried
Resolution 2026-59 Approving the Application for the purpose of receiving benefits from the Iowa DOT./
Move to Action
Motion by Miller, second by Noel to approve Resolution 2026-59. AYES: Miller, Noel, Horihan, Sexton,
Dean. NAYS: None. Motion carried
Resolution 2026-60 Approving Pay Estimate Number 5 in the amount of $9,387.66 to Peterson Contractors,
Inc. for the 2025 Channel Widening Flood Improvements Project./ Move to Action.
Motion by Miller, second by Noel to approve Resolution 2026-60. AYES: Miller, Noel, Horihan, Sexton,
Dean. NAYS: None. Motion carried
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Administrator Kofoed shared that a feasibility study is needed to start the RFP process to explore
obtaining a hotel/motel for the area within Parkside Hills. The council discussed options and the
proposal for the area before giving directive to proceed with what is needed for the feasibility study.
It was established that Council person Noel and Miller would assist with the RFP process for this one.
b. RFP for Solid Waste Removal – Kofoed shared a comparison for internal coverage of waste
management with the city purchasing truck(s) and disposing, versus external coverage. The cost
breakdown of equipment, staff, landfill, insurance, etc.; made the external options more feasible. Olsen
shared the notice that he had drawn stating that the 5% penalty for failure to provide service would be
enforced this month and further termination per the Insufficient Service Provision within the
agreement. This notice will be sent to LRS and the RFP process would be initiated tomorrow. The
process will allow for 30 days to submit quotes and packets by the interested companies and then 20
– 30 days to review the packets for further selection. With 2 companies present at the meeting, the
mayor and council proceeded to ask questions of and gain information on the process of switching
over from LRS to a new vendor. ABC stated that they would have the number of carts needed to trade
out within 30 – 45 days to be ready. Kleasnor stated that same timeframe if chosen. They brought up
the possibility of the city purchasing carts to avoid the switch out in the future and just shifting service
and asked a few additional questions to ensure they included everything in their bids.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT –
Kofoed shared that the 1st Board of Adjustment meeting June 24th at 6:00pm.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT – None
CITY ENGINEER REPORT –
West Main St. project – Has been milled and starting the storm sewer and grading tomorrow. It was requested
to ensure that Main Street is fully open on August 8th for the Hoover Hometown Days activities.

Cedar-Johnson Road – There was a walk through and few follow up items were listed before the final
completion of this project. Wapsi Creek –On June 16th, IDALS will be meeting here to walk through, discuss
the project and look at potential future funding opportunities. They will meet at Beranek Park.
STAFF REPORTS
Clerk Friis shared an update and request from some of the department heads about the perpetual care funds.
With a change in legislature, there is no longer a hold on the perpetual care funds. The city has budgeted to
repair half the roads within the cemetery and staff has requested that we utilize some of the set aside funds for
perpetual care to move forward with repairing all of the roads in the cemetery at one time. With the $30,000.00
that has been budgeted, it would take another $30 - $35,000 to repair all the roadways at one time and the
request is to pull that remaining amount out of the perpetual care account and move forward. Council discussed
this option and looked to be in favor of a formal resolution for this request to move forward at the next council
meeting.
COMMENTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS –
It was shared that last week Dick Stoolman was nominated into the Fireman’s Hall of Fame. Then council
person Horihan shared a round of Thank yous to the WBFD and WBPD for their quick response and service
during the recent house fire and unfortunate house call within West Branch. There was also Thanks directed
to the support that came from the mutual aid that was given from the communities around us.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Miller, second by Dean. Motion carried on a voice vote. City Council meeting adjourned
at 6:44 p.m.

ATTEST:
______________________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

_________________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor

West Branch High School Homecoming Parade, Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.
●​ All parade entries are to be lined up in front of the bus barns on Poplar St. and will wrap around the field
starting at 6:00 p.m. The parade will be led by the American Legion Post, WBHS Band, Grand Marshals,
Crown Bearers, and Court Members. All other floats and entries will be lined up on Poplar St. along the east
side of the football field.
●​ After the parade, all participants are invited to stay for the coronation and pep rally at the Little Rose Bowl
(rain location: Hoover Gym).
●​ Please direct all questions or concerns to Abby Noelck (WBHS Spanish Teacher/Student Government
Advisor) at [email protected]

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Appointment to the Board of Adjustments.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
July 2, 2026

BACKGROUND/ SUMMARY:
The following resident has applied for and been accepted as a member of the Board of Adjustment
Commission:
Jeff Tadlock to the Board of Adjustment to fill a vacancy within the board.
The term for Jeff will begin on July 1, 2026.

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

May Monthly Financial Report
Heidi Van Auken
June 29, 2026

SUMMARY:
Monthly Financial Report: This report includes revenue, investments, expenditures, and balances
for the month of May 2026.

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Claims for July 7, 2026
Jessica Brown, Deputy City Clerk
July 7, 2026

SUMMARY:
Claims Report: These are routine expenditures that include payroll, budget expenditures, and other
financial items that relate to City Council approved items and/or other day-to-day operational
disclosures.

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Third Reading- Ordinance 840 Adopt Limits to the use of Automated
License Plate Readers and to Provide Transparency./ Move to Action.
Alycia Friis, City Clerk
July 2, 2026

BACKGROUND:
Automated/automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) capture computer-readable images that
allow law enforcement to compare plate numbers against plates of stolen cars or cars driven by
individuals wanted on criminal charges.
The data collected can enhance law enforcement's ability to investigate and enforce the law but
also raises concerns that information collected may be placed into databases and shared without
restrictions on use, retained longer than necessary, and used or abused in ways that could
infringe on individuals' privacy.
The City of West Branch desires to equip its Police Department with the tools needed to perform
their jobs in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
The City of West Branch seeks to balance the needs of law enforcement and the need for
transparency and privacy concerns of its residents.

ORDINANCE NO. 840
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT LIMITS TO THE USE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
READERS AND TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa:
Section 1. Action. Adopting the Code of Ordinances Chapter 71 Automated License Plate
Readers (ALPRs):
71.01 PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Automated/automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) capture computer-readable images that
allow law enforcement to compare plate numbers against plates of stolen cars or cars driven by
individuals wanted on criminal charges.
The data collected can enhance law enforcement's ability to investigate and enforce the law but
also raises concerns that information collected may be placed into databases and shared
without restrictions on use, retained longer than necessary, and used or abused in ways that
could infringe on individuals' privacy.
The City of West Branch desires to equip its Police Department with the tools needed to
perform their jobs in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
The City of West Branch seeks to balance the needs of law enforcement and the need for
transparency and privacy concerns of its residents.
71.02 DEFINITIONS:
AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) also known as License Plate Recognition (LPR)
are high-speed, computer-controlled camera systems that automatically capture images of
vehicle license plates. They convert plate images into text, date-time stamp them, and check
them against "hot lists" of vehicles for law enforcement, such as stolen cars, missing persons, or
suspects in criminal investigations.
71.03 ORDINANCE:
1. All data retention shall be subject to the Iowa State Code. Any captured plate data
collected or retained by the City of West Branch through the use of an automated
license plate recognition (ALPR) system may not be stored or retained for more than 30
days unless the data is retained or stored as part of an ongoing criminal investigation or

prosecution. In that case, the data shall be retained as a part of the criminal case file,
and the City will follow the department’s evidence retention policies.
2. The selling or providing data generated by ALPRs to a non-law enforcement entity is
hereby prohibited except where provided by state law. All data generated by the ALPRs
shall not be provided to a third party unless they are a Federal, State, County or
Municipal Law Enforcement Agency or a person or entity that is under contract with a
Federal, State, County or Municipal Law Enforcement agency for the purpose of
protecting public safety, conducting criminal investigations, or to ensure compliance
with federal, state or local laws.
3. The City of West Branch will not use ALPR data for facial recognition purposes but can
use images of the occupants collected by the ALPR as part of the investigation or
prosecution of a crime.
4. This ordinance prohibits the City of West branch from placing ALPR cameras or
directing the ALPR cameras directly at a place of religious worship.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and
publication as required by law.

Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of June, 2026.
1st Reading:
2nd Reading:
3rd Reading:

June 1, 2026
June 15, 2026
July 7, 2026
___________________________________
Mayor, Roger Laughlin

Attest:
_______________________________
City Clerk, Alycia A Friis

I certify that the foregoing was published as Ordinance No. ______ on the ________ day of
______________________, 2026.
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City Clerk

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-61 Approving Change Order #2 in the amount of
$11,830.50 for the W Main Street Overlay Project.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
June 11, 2026

SUMMARY:
Triple B Construction Corp. of Wilton, Iowa was awarded the construction contract for the W
Main Street Overlay Project (the “Project”) by the West Branch City Council through the passage
of Resolution 2026-45 on May 4, 2026 in the amount of $742,540.50.

RESOLUTION 2026-61
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,830.50
FOR THE W MAIN STREET OVERLAY PROJECT
WHEREAS, Triple B Construction Corp. of Wilton, Iowa was awarded the construction
contract for the W Main Street Overlay Project (the “Project”) by the West Branch City Council
through the passage of Resolution 2026-45 on May 4, 2026 in the amount of $742,540.50; and
WHEREAS, Change Order #2 makes modifications to the project as described on
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Change Order #2 increases the contract amount by $11,830.50; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to approve Change Order #2 in the amount of
$11,830.50 for the W Main Street Overlay Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of West Branch, that
Change Order #2 in the amount of $11,830.50 for the W Main Street Overlay Project is
approved.
Passed and approved this 7th day of July, 2026.

______________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Alycia A Friis, City Clerk

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-62 –Amending Resolution 2026-52 setting salaries for
appointed officials and employees of the City of West Branch, Iowa for
FY27. /Move to action.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
July 2, 2026

BACKGROUND:
Based on the budget season, each employee will be given a 3.8% cost of living increase as of
March 2026.
For the 3.8% estimate please see the following news release from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf
Employees in good standing were eligible for an additional .2 - 9% merit increase. Council has
been informed of any exceptions to the merit increases. In addition, some employees may be under
an orientation period and are not eligible for a raise this July. Employee evaluations are not public
record established by State Code 22.7 of Iowa. Council questions on pay should be directed to the
City Administrator or Mayor in private.
The only change to the previous approved salaries, will be the Annual Calculation for the
hourly employees. There was a slight difference in the total Annual Salary amount and this
needs to be approved.
None of the hourly salary amounts have changed, just the annual totals by $.21 to $7.60 in
the final totals.

RESOLUTION 2026-62
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2026-52 SETTING SALARIES FOR
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WEST BRANCH, IOWA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa:
SECTION 1. The following persons and positions named shall be paid the salaries or hourly wages
indicated and the Finance Officer/ City Clerk is authorized to issue warrants/checks, less legally required
or authorized deductions for the amounts set out below, bi-weekly, and make such contributions to IPERS
and Social Security or other purposes as required by law or authorization of the City Council. This is an
amendment to Resolution 2026-52 that was approved on June 1,2026.
Administration
City Administrator
Finance Officer
City Clerk
Deputy/Utility Clerk

Name
Adam Kofoed
Heidi Van Auken*
Alycia Friis*
Jessica Brown*

Salary
$117,103.79
$89,646.34
$30.41 / $63,252.80
$26.86 / $55,868.80

Status
Salaried
Salaried
Hourly
Hourly

Police Department
Police Chief
Police Sergeant
Police Officer
Police Officer
Police Officer
Police Officer (part-time)

Name
Greg Hall
Cathy Steen
Ryan Dorsey
Brad Longlett
Paul (Kevin) Bailey

Salary
$98,626.00
$43.57 / $90,625.60
$39.99 / $83,179.20
$41.19 / $85,675.20
$41.19 / $85,675.20
$32.00

Status
Salaried
Hourly
Hourly
Hourly
Hourly
Hourly

Public Works Department
Public Works Director
Water /Sewer Operator
Streets Maintenance
Streets Maintenance
Streets Maintenance

Name
Matt Goodale
Drew Finnegan
Kobe Simon
Harrison Goodale
Kenneth Burmeister

Salary
$94,000.00
$34.22 / $71,177.60
$24.98 / $51,958.40
$23.71 / $49,316.80
$24.21 / $50,356.80

Status
Salaried
Hourly
Hourly
Hourly
Hourly

Parks & Recreation
Park & Recreation Director

Name
Erin Laughlin

Salary
$62,879.36

Status
Salaried

Library
Library Director
Library Clerk
Program librarian
Program librarian

Name
Jessica Schafer
Katrina Korsmo
Mary Buol (part-time)
Becky Knoche (temporary)

Salary
$60,989.24
$20.03 / $41,662.40
$20.78
$15.36

Status
Salaried
Hourly
Hourly
Hourly

SECTION 2. Employee’s indicated with an * include Clerk training and certification increases.
SECTION 3. All the above employees are subject to the City of West Branch Employee Handbook
applicable to their department.
SECTION 4. This resolution will be effective upon final passage of the City Council.
SECTION 5. The hourly wages and salaries established in this resolution shall be effective July 1, 2026.
Passed and approved this 7th day of July, 2026.

_____________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-63 - Approving Change Order Number 5 in the amount of
$23,250.00 to the contract with Boomerang Corp for the 2025 CedarJohnson Road Reconstruction Project. / Move to action.
City Clerk, Alycia Horras
July 2, 2026

SUMMARY:
Boomerang Corp., of Anamosa, Iowa was awarded the construction contract for the 2025 CedarJohnson Road Reconstruction Project by the West Branch City Council through the passage of
Resolution 2025-34 on April 1, 2025 in the amount of $2,127,723.71.
The City has received and approved the following Change Orders for the project to date:
Pay Estimate Number
1
2
3
4

Amount
$10,945.37
$3,821.40
$1,500.00
$11,300.00

Resolution #
2025-6 2
2025-100
2025-110
2025-125

Date
July 21,2025
September 15, 2025
October 6, 2025
November 17, 2025

RESOLUTION 2026-63
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
BOOMERANG CORP FOR THE 2025 CEDAR-JOHNSON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Boomerang Corp., of Anamosa, Iowa was awarded the construction
contract for the 2025 Cedar-Johnson Road Reconstruction Project (the “Project”) by the West
Branch City Council through the passage of Resolution 2025-34 on April 1, 2025 in the amount
of $2,127,723.71; and
WHEREAS, Boomerang Corp. has declared that said Project has started and work has
been rendered in accordance with drawings and specifications on the Project and based on
observations by project managers of Veenstra & Kimm who are contracted with the City of West
Branch to oversee the construction process; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary for a change order to be initiated to increase the amount
of the project in the above mentioned contract by the amount of $23,250.00 per the breakdown of
labor and equipment provided by Boomerang Corp. and verified by project managers Veenstra &
Kimm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the West Branch,
Iowa, that Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $23,250.00 is approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of July 2026.
______________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Alycia A Friis, City Clerk

Cedar Johnson Road Reconstruction
West Branch, Iowa
Change Order 5 Breakdown

Change Order 5 Items
Item
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Description
Street grinding
Remove and replace curb and gutter at Lot 18
Regrading
15" RCP
15" FES
Remobilization for grading

Unit
LS
LF
LS
LF
Ea.
LS

Quantity
1
20
1
16
1
1

Unit Price
$ 2,350.00
$
70.00
$ 6,750.00
$ 225.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 5,650.00

Extended Price
$
2,350.00
$
1,400.00
$
6,750.00
$
3,600.00
$
3,500.00
$
5,650.00
$
23,250.00

City

0
0
$ 3,375.00
$ 1,800.00
$ 1,750.00
0
$ 6,925.00

Work included in change order to incorporate into project and include in maintenance bond.
V&K proposes to deduct the $16,325 from future work (Example: prepare PER for WTP and IUP application at no cost to City)

V&K
$ 2,350.00
$ 1,400.00
$ 3,375.00
$ 1,800.00
$ 1,750.00
$ 5,650.00
$ 16,325.00

Notes
V&K Surface File Error - V&K cover
Previous discussion w/ City - V&K cover
Price was higher via. CO. V&K cover overage
Price was higher via. CO. V&K cover overage
Price was higher via. CO. V&K cover overage
Extra cost due to remob - V&K cover

April 21, 2026

CHANGE ORDER NO.

5

2025 CEDAR JOHNSON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
WEST BRANCH, IOWA

Change Order No. 5 is for the following modifications to the project:
1. Additional labor, material and equipment for adding the following items to the
project:
a. Street grinding
LS $ 2,350.00
b. Removal and replacement of curb and gutter
20 LF @ $70/LF $ 1,400.00
c. Regrading
LS $ 6,750.00
d. New 15" RCP
16 LF @ $225/LF $ 3,600.00
e. New 15" FES
1 Ea. @ $3,500/Ea. $ 3,500.00
f. Remobilization
LS $ 5,650.00
Total: $

Change Order No. 5 increases the contract amount by $

BOOMERANG CORP.

23 250.00

CITY OF WEST BRANCH, IOWA

Keegan Parizek

By

Title Project Manager

Title

Date 04/21/2026

Date

VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC.

ATTEST:

By

By

By

Title

Project Engineer

Title

Date

April 21, 2026

Date

V&K Job No. 368318

.

23,250.00

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-64 - Approving Pay Estimate Number 10 in the amount
of $42,604.34 to Boomerang Corp for the 2025 Cedar-Johnson Road
Reconstruction Project. / Move to action.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
July 2, 2026

SUMMARY:
Boomerang Corp., of Anamosa, Iowa was awarded the construction contract for the 2025 CedarJohnson Road Reconstruction Project by the West Branch City Council through the passage of
Resolution 2025-34 on April 1, 2025 in the amount of $2,127,723.71.
The City has received and paid the following Pay Estimates for the project to date:
Pay Estimate Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Amount
$162,928.26
$309,539.52
$136,261.66
$844,850.72
$341,044.03
$186,750.08
$70,238.92
$1200.38
$14,512.13
$2,095,417.91

Resolution #
2025-68
2025-81
2025-88
2025-99
2025-112
2025-124
2025-139
2026-05
2026-30

Date
June 16,2025
July 21, 2025
August 18, 2025
September 15,2025
October 6, 2025
November 17, 2025
December 15, 2025
January 20, 2026
April 6, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-64
RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NUMBER 10 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$42,604.34 TO BOOMERANG CORP FOR THE 2025 CEDAR-JOHNSON ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Boomerang Corp., of Anamosa, Iowa was awarded the construction
contract for the 2025 Cedar-Johnson Road Reconstruction Project (the “Project”) by the West
Branch City Council through the passage of Resolution 2025-34 on April 1, 2025 in the amount
of $2,127,723.71; and
WHEREAS, Boomerang Corp. has declared that said Project has started and work has
been rendered in accordance with drawings and specifications on the Project and based on
observations by project managers of Veenstra & Kimm who are contracted with the City of West
Branch to oversee the construction process; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary for the City Council to accept Pay Estimate Number 10
in the amount of $42,604.34 to Boomerang Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the West Branch,
Iowa, that Pay Estimate Number 10 in the amount of $42,604.34 to Boomerang Corp. is
approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of July, 2026.
______________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Alycia A Friis, City Clerk

PAY ESTIMATE NO.
June 20, 2026

2025 CEDAR JOHNSON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
WEST BRANCH, IOWA
Contract Amount $2,127,723.71
Contract Date April 1, 2025
Pay Period April 01, 2026- June 15, 2026

Boomerang Corp
13225 Circle Drive, Ste A
Anamosa, IA 52205

BID ITEMS

Description
Unit
Acre
1.1 Clearing And Grubbing
Unit
1.2 Grubbing
CY
1.3 Excavation, Cl 10, Rdwy+Borrow
CY
1.4 Exc, Cl 10, Unsuit/Unstable Matrl, Core-Out
CY
1.5 Excavation, Class 13, Waste
CY
1.6 Special Backfill - Macadam Stone Base
CY
1.7 Special Backfill - Modified Subbase
CY
1.8 Topsoil, Furn+Spread
CY
1.9 Topsoil, Strip, Salvage and Spread
SY
1.10 Subgrd Stablz Mtrl,PolyGrid NX-650
Modified
Subbase
CY
1.11
Ton
1.12 Choke Stone - Temporary Road
Ton
1.13 Macadam Stone Base - Temp Road
Each
1.14 Relocation Of Mailboxes
SY
1.15 PCC Pav't, Cl C, Cl 3 Durabl, 8 In.
LS
1.16 PCC Pavement Samples
Ton
1.17 HMA ST, Base Course, 1/2 In. Mix
Ton
1.18 HMA ST, Interm Course, 1/2 In. Mix
1.19 HMA ST, Surface Course, 1/2 In. Mix, No Spec Ton
Ton
1.20 Calcium Chloride Applied
MGal
1.21 Water for Surface Appl of Calcium Chloride
Ton
1.22 Surfacing, Driveway, Class A Crushed Stone
LS
1.23 Rmvl of Existing Structures - Retaining Wall
CY
1.24 Combo Concrete Sidewalk & Retaining Wall
LF
1.25 Safety Rail
Each
1.26 Aprons, Concrete, 30 In. Dia.
Each
1.27 Aprons, Concrete, 42 In. Dia.
SF
1.28 Modular Block Retaining Wall
1.29 Manhole, San. Sewer, SW-301, 48 In. Extra De Each
Each
1.30 Intake, SW-507
Intake,
SW-509
Each
1.31
Each
1.32 Intake, SW-511
Each
1.33 Intake, SW-512
Each
1.34 Manhole Adjustment, Minor
Each
1.35 Manhole Adjustment, Major
LF
1.36 Subdrain, Longitudinal, (Backslope) 6 In. Dia.
Each
1.37 Subdrain Outlet, DR-303
Each
1.38 Subdrain Cleanout
1.39 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, HDPE, 10 In LF
LF
1.40 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP, 15 In.

V&K Job No. 368318

10

Estimated
Quantity
0.2
214.5
7,542
1,500
81
1,125
375
1,167
1,167
1,500
2,882
400
370
3
8,871
1
72.8
49.2
49.2
6.2
5
32
1
20.2
45
3
1
42
1
12
8
2
1
1
1
2,754
20
4
13
1,129

Unit Price
$ 20,000.00
$
60.00
$
8.00
$
10.00
$
20.00
$
44.00
$
42.00
$
50.00
$
6.00
$
5.00
$
40.00
$
24.00
$
26.00
$
100.00
$
54.00
$
1,200.00
$
165.00
$
178.00
$
165.00
$
1,400.00
$
300.00
$
26.00
$
3,000.00
$
800.00
$
210.00
$
4,400.00
$
6,200.00
$
50.00
$ 10,000.00
$
4,400.00
$
6,000.00
$
2,900.00
$
1,800.00
$
2,600.00
$
4,200.00
$
13.00
$
200.00
$
300.00
$
50.00
$
70.00

Quantity
Extended Price Completed Value Completed
$
4,000.00
0.2
$
4,000.00
$
12,870.00
214.5
$
12,870.00
$
60,336.00
7,592
$
60,736.00
$
15,000.00
590
$
5,900.00
$
1,620.00
81
$
1,620.00
$
49,500.00
412.59
$
18,153.96
$
15,750.00
352
$
14,784.00
$
58,350.00
1595
$
79,750.00
$
7,002.00
50
$
300.00
$
7,500.00
7,127
$
35,635.00
$
115,280.00
2,938
$
117,520.00
$
9,600.00
593.46
$
14,243.04
$
9,620.00
$
$
300.00
3
$
300.00
$
479,034.00 9,124.00 $
492,696.00
$
1,200.00
1
$
1,200.00
$
12,012.00
$
$
8,757.60
$
$
8,118.00
119.22
$
19,671.30
$
8,680.00
$
$
1,500.00
4
$
1,200.00
$
832.00
42
$
1,092.00
$
3,000.00
1
$
3,000.00
$
16,160.00
20.2
$
16,160.00
$
9,450.00
45
$
9,450.00
$
13,200.00
1
$
4,400.00
$
6,200.00
3
$
18,600.00
$
2,100.00
$
$
10,000.00
1
$
10,000.00
$
52,800.00
12
$
52,800.00
$
48,000.00
8
$
48,000.00
$
5,800.00
2
$
5,800.00
$
1,800.00
1
$
1,800.00
$
2,600.00
3
$
7,800.00
$
4,200.00
2
$
8,400.00
$
35,802.00
2,754
$
35,802.00
$
4,000.00
22
$
4,400.00
$
1,200.00
4
$
1,200.00
$
650.00
13
$
650.00
$
79,030.00
1,172
$
82,040.00

1 of 5

Description
Unit
LF
1.41 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP, 18 In.
LF
1.42 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP, 24 In.
LF
1.43 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP, 30 In.
1.44 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP), 42 In. LF
LF
1.45 Remove Pipe Less Than or Equal to 36 In.
LF
1.46 Remove Pipe Greater Than 36 In.
1.47 Storm SWR Abandnmnt, Fill & Plug, ≤ 36 In. Di CY
1.48 Sanitary SWR Grav Main, Trenched, PVC, 8 In. LF
LF
1.49 Sanitary Sewer Service Stub, PVC, 4 In.
Each
1.50 Sanitary Sewer Service Relocation
Ton
1.51 Revetment, Class E
SY
1.52 Removal of Pavement
SY
1.53 Removal of Sidewalk
Each
1.54 Removal of Intakes and Utility Accesses
SY
1.55 Recreational Trail, PCC, 6 In.
SY
1.56 Sidewalk, P.C. Concrete, 6 In.
SF
1.57 Detectable Warnings
SY
1.58 Driveway, P.C. Concrete, 6 In.
SY
1.59 Removal Of Paved Driveway
LF
1.60 Fence, Safety
LF
1.61 Removal and Reinstallation of Fence,
Each
1.62 Remove and Reinstall Sign as per plan
Each
1.63 Removal of Type A Sign
Each
1.64 Install Stop Sign Assembly
LS
1.65 Construction Survey
LS
1.66 Traffic Control
LS
1.67 Mobilization
LF
1.68 Water Main, Trenched, PVC, 8 In., DR-18
LF
1.69 Water Main, Trenched, PVC, 12 In., DR-18
Each
1.70 Water Service Stub, Copper, 1 In.
Each
1.71 Valve, Gate, DIP, 8 In.
Each
1.72 Valve, Gate, DIP, 12 In.
Each
1.73 Valve Removal,
Each
1.74 Fire Hydrant Assembly, WM-201
Each
1.75 Fire Hydrant Assembly Removal
Each
1.76 Flushing Device (Blowoff), 2 In.
Each
1.77 Valve Box Adjustment, Minor
LS
1.78 SWPPP Preparation and Management
LS
1.79 Dust Control - Saw Cutting
Acre
1.80 Mulching
Acre
1.81 Native Grass Seeding
1.82 Seed&Fertlz (Rural)-HydroSeed w/BondedFibe Acre
1.83 Seeding & Fertilizing (Urban) - Hydraulic Seedi Acre
SQ
1.84 Sodding
SQ
1.85 Turf Reinforcement Mat, Type 2
LF
1.86 Silt Fence
1.87 Rmvl of Silt Fence/Silt Fence for Ditch Checks LF
1.88 Permtr&Slope SedimtCntrlDev, 9" Dia. EC-204 LF
1.89 Rmvl of Permtr&Slope/DitchCheck Sedit Cntrl LF
1.90 Open-Throat Curb Intake Sedmnt Filter, EC-60 LF
1.91 Maint of Open-Throat CurbIntake Sedimt Filte Each
1.92 Rmvl of Open-Throat Curb Intake Sediment Fil Each
V&K Job No. 368318

Estimated
Quantity
41
319
299
185
981
152
3
56
250
1
72
7,679
39
1
792
847
140
529
225
2,665
105
8
6
4
1
1
1
236
363
3
5
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1.1
0.7
1.6
35
9.7
3,360
3,360
840
840
110
110
110

Unit Price
$
80.00
$
84.00
$
110.00
$
200.00
$
5.00
$
10.00
$
200.00
$
100.00
$
44.00
$
1,800.00
$
70.00
$
5.00
$
5.00
$
200.00
$
45.00
$
46.00
$
50.00
$
50.00
$
10.00
$
6.00
$
58.00
$
275.00
$
125.00
$
450.00
$ 26,000.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 150,000.00
$
60.00
$
80.00
$
1,800.00
$
2,800.00
$
4,800.00
$
200.00
$
9,600.00
$
200.00
$
1,600.00
$
450.00
$
3,000.00
$
600.00
$
1,000.00
$
1,500.00
$
4,500.00
$
4,500.00
$
60.00
$
42.00
$
1.50
$
0.10
$
2.50
$
0.02
$
16.00
$
0.50
$
0.50

Quantity
Extended Price Completed Value Completed
$
3,280.00
43
$
3,440.00
$
26,796.00
340
$
28,560.00
$
32,890.00
308
$
33,880.00
$
37,000.00
185
$
37,000.00
$
4,905.00
981
$
4,905.00
$
1,520.00
152
$
1,520.00
$
600.00
3
$
600.00
$
5,600.00
56
$
5,600.00
$
11,000.00
250
$
11,000.00
$
1,800.00
1
$
1,800.00
$
5,040.00
65.14
$
4,559.80
$
38,395.00
7,679
$
38,395.00
$
195.00
59
$
295.00
$
200.00
1
$
200.00
$
35,640.00
820.29
$
36,913.05
$
38,962.00
952.31
$
43,806.26
$
7,000.00
140
$
7,000.00
$
26,450.00
568.02
$
28,401.00
$
2,250.00
370.5
$
3,705.00
$
15,990.00
2,915
$
17,490.00
$
6,090.00
105
$
6,090.00
$
2,200.00
8
$
2,200.00
$
750.00
6
$
750.00
$
1,800.00
4
$
1,800.00
$
26,000.00
1
$
26,000.00
$
13,000.00
1
$
13,000.00
$
150,000.00
1
$
150,000.00
$
14,160.00
139
$
8,340.00
$
29,040.00
310
$
24,800.00
$
5,400.00
3
$
5,400.00
$
14,000.00
3
$
8,400.00
$
4,800.00
1
$
4,800.00
$
200.00
2
$
400.00
$
19,200.00
2
$
19,200.00
$
400.00
2
$
400.00
$
1,600.00
2
$
3,200.00
$
450.00
4
$
1,800.00
$
3,000.00
1
$
3,000.00
$
600.00
1
$
600.00
$
3,000.00
3.45
$
3,450.00
$
1,650.00
1.45
$
2,175.00
$
3,150.00
0.63
$
2,835.00
$
7,200.00
1.47
$
6,615.00
$
2,100.00
144
$
8,640.00
$
407.40
2.88
$
120.96
$
5,040.00
$
$
336.00
$
$
2,100.00
1120
$
2,800.00
$
16.80
435
$
8.70
$
1,760.00
112
$
1,792.00
$
55.00
$
$
55.00
112
$
56.00
2 of 5

Description
Unit
Each
1.93 Grate Intake Sediment Filter Bag, EC-604
Each
1.94 Maint of Grate Intake Sediment Filter Bag
1.95 Removal of Grate Intake Sediment Filter Bag Each
Each
1.96 Mobilizations, Erosion Control
Each
1.97 Trees
CY
2.1 Excavation, Cl 10, Rdwy+Borrow
CY
2.2 Exc, Cl 10, Unsuit/Unstable Matrl, Core-Out
CY
2.3 Excavation, Class 13, Waste
CY
2.4 Special Backfill - Macadam Stone Base
CY
2.6 Topsoil, Furn+Spread
CY
2.7 Topsoil, Strip, Salvage and Spread
SY
2.8 Subgrd Stablz Mtrl,PolyGrid NX-650
CY
2.9 Modified Subbase
Ton
2.10 Choke Stone - Temporary Road
Ton
2.11 Macadam Stone Base - Temporary Road
SY
2.12 PCC Pav't, Cl C, Cl 3 Durabl, 8 In.
LS
2.13 PCC Pavement Samples
Ton
2.14 HMA ST, Base Course, 1/2 In. Mix
Ton
2.15 HMA ST, Intermediate Course, 1/2 In. Mix
2.16 HMA ST, Surface Course, 1/2 In. Mix, No Spec Ton
Ton
2.17 Calcium Chloride Applied
MGal
2.18 Water for Surface Appl of Calcium Chloride
Ton
2.19 Surfacing, Driveway, Class A Crushed Stone
Each
2.20 Intake, SW-507
Each
2.21 Manhole Adjustment, Minor
Each
2.22 Manhole Adjustment, Major
LF
2.23 Subdrain, Longitudinal, (Backslope) 6 In. Dia.
Each
2.24 Subdrain Outlet, DR-303
2.25 Storm Sewer Gravity Main, Trenched, RCP,15 LF
LF
2.26 Remove Pipe Less Than or Equal to 36 In.
Ton
2.27 Revetment, Class E
SY
2.28 Removal of Pavement
SY
2.29 Removal of Sidewalk
Each
2.30 Removal of Intakes and Utility Accesses
SY
2.31 Recreational Trail, PCC, 6 In.
SY
2.32 Sidewalk, P.C. Concrete, 6 In.
SF
2.33 Detectable Warnings
SY
2.34 Driveway, P.C. Concrete, 6 In.
SY
2.35 Removal of Paved Driveway
LF
2.36 Fence, Safety
Each
2.37 Remove and Reinstall Sign as per plan
LS
2.38 Construction Survey
LS
2.39 Traffic Control
LS
2.40 Mobilization
Each
2.41 Valve Box Adjustment, Minor
Acre
2.42 Mulching
2.43 Seeding & Fertlzng (Urban) - Hydraulic Seeding Acre
SQ
2.44 Sodding
LF
2.45 Silt Fence
2.46 Rmvl of Silt Fence/Silt Fence for Ditch Checks LF

Estimated
Quantity
3
3
3
4
8
664
200
13
150
415
415
500
520
224
833
1,628
1
88.1
58.7
58.7
4
8
8
2
2
1
890
2
39
162
2.5
1,157
16
2
467
68
30
118
180
825
1
1
1
1
1
0.5
0.55
148
480
480

Unit Price
$
125.00
$
50.00
$
25.00
$
600.00
$
500.00
$
8.00
$
10.00
$
20.00
$
44.00
$
50.00
$
6.00
$
5.00
$
42.00
$
24.00
$
26.00
$
54.00
$
400.00
$
165.00
$
178.00
$
165.00
$
1,400.00
$
400.00
$
26.00
$
5,400.00
$
2,600.00
$
4,200.00
$
13.00
$
200.00
$
70.00
$
5.00
$
70.00
$
7.00
$
5.00
$
250.00
$
45.00
$
50.00
$
50.00
$
50.00
$
10.00
$
6.00
$
275.00
$
1,750.00
$
2,500.00
$
1,983.31
$
250.00
$
1,500.00
$
4,500.00
$
55.00
$
1.50
$
0.10

Quantity
Extended Price Completed Value Completed
$
375.00
2
$
250.00
$
150.00
$
$
75.00
$
$
2,400.00
9
$
5,400.00
$
4,000.00
3
$
1,500.00
$
5,312.00
664
$
5,312.00
$
2,000.00
160
$
1,600.00
$
260.00
13
$
260.00
$
6,600.00
160
$
7,040.00
$
20,750.00
340
$
17,000.00
$
2,490.00
$
$
2,500.00
506
$
2,530.00
$
21,840.00
520
$
21,840.00
$
5,376.00
224
$
5,376.00
$
21,658.00
838.21
$
21,793.46
$
87,912.00
1,628
$
87,912.00
$
400.00
1
$
400.00
$
14,536.50
$
$
10,448.60
$
$
9,685.50
244.89
$
40,406.85
$
5,600.00
1.1
$
1,540.00
$
3,200.00
0.4
$
160.00
$
208.00
8
$
208.00
$
10,800.00
2
$
10,800.00
$
5,200.00
0
$
$
4,200.00
2
$
8,400.00
$
11,570.00
890
$
11,570.00
$
400.00
2
$
400.00
$
2,730.00
39
$
2,730.00
$
810.00
162
$
810.00
$
175.00
4
$
280.00
$
8,099.00
1,157
$
8,099.00
$
80.00
21
$
105.00
$
500.00
2
$
500.00
$
21,015.00
363.73
$
16,367.85
$
3,400.00
17.9
$
895.00
$
1,500.00
30
$
1,500.00
$
5,900.00
197.14
$
9,857.00
$
1,800.00
258.73
$
2,587.30
$
4,950.00
945
$
5,670.00
$
275.00
1
$
275.00
$
1,750.00
1
$
1,750.00
$
2,500.00
1
$
2,500.00
$
1,983.31
1
$
1,983.31
$
250.00
1
$
250.00
$
750.00
0.39
$
585.00
$
2,475.00
0.39
$
1,755.00
$
8,140.00
81
$
4,455.00
$
720.00
$
$
48.00
$
-

Contract Price: $ 2,127,723.71

V&K Job No. 368318

$

2,124,368.84

3 of 5

MATERIALS STORED SUMMARY
Description

# of Units

Unit Price

Total $

V&K Job No. 368318

Extended Cost

-

4 of 5

SUMMARY
Total Approved
Contract Price $
Approved Change Order (list each)

Total Completed

2,127,723.71 $

2,124,368.84

Change Order No. 1

$

10,945.37 $

10,945.37

Change Order No. 2

$

3,821.40 $

3,821.40

Change Order No. 3

$

1,500.00 $

1,500.00

Change Order No. 4

$

11,300.00 $

11,300.00

Change Order No. 5

$

23,250.00 $

23,250.00

Revised Contract Price $

2,178,540.48 $

2,175,185.61

Stored $

Total Previously Approved (list each)

Percent Complete
The amount

$

Total Earned $

2,175,185.61

Retainage (3%) $

65,255.57

Total Earned Less Retainage $

2,109,930.04

Pay Estimate No. 1

$

162,928.26

Pay Estimate No. 2

$

309,539.52

Pay Estimate No. 3

$

136,261.66

Pay Estimate No. 4

$

844,850.72

Pay Estimate No. 5

$

341,044.03

Pay Estimate No. 6

$

186,750.08

Pay Estimate No. 7

$

70,238.92

Pay Estimate No. 8

$

1,200.38

Pay Estimate No. 9

$

14,512.13

100%

Total Previously Approved $

2,067,325.70

Amount Due This Request $

42,604.34

42,604.34 is recommended for approval for payment in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Prepared By:

Recommended By:

Approved By:

Boomerang Corp

Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.

West Branch, Iowa

Keegan Parizek

Signature:

Signature:

Name: Keegan Parizek

Name:

Dave Schechinger

Name:

Title: Project Manager

Title:

Engineer

Title:

Date:

Date:

June 20, 2026

Date:

Signature:

6/21/26

V&K Job No. 368318

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5 of 5

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-65 Approving the use of the Perpetual Care Account funds
to complete the road improvement project in the West Branch Cemetery.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
July 2, 2026

BACKGROUND/ SUMMARY:
Request to utilize up to $35,000.00 of the Perpetual Care Funds to add to the already budgeted
$30,000.00 to repair all of the roads in the West Branch cemetery.

RESOLUTION 2026-65
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF PERPETUAL CARE ACCOUNT
FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE
WEST BRANCH CEMETERY
WHEREAS, the City is utilizing funds from the budget the repair the roads in the
West Branch cemetery; and
WHEREAS, the funds that have been budgeted will complete the repair for half
of the streets within the cemetery and total approximately $29,185.73; and
WHEREAS, the discussion to move forward with repairing all roads within the
West Branch cemetery was completed at the June 15, 2026 council meeting and it was
discussed that funds from the Perpetual Care CD Account would be utilized to cover the
other half of the streets in the West Branch cemetery. The needed funds would amount to
$30,000 to $35,000 from the Perpetual Care CD; and
WHEREAS, the discussion outlined utilizing up to $35,000.00 in Perpetual Care
Funds and then to reinvest the remainder for future use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
West Branch, Iowa, that the funds to be utilized from the Perpetual Care CD Account
have been approved for use on West Branch cemetery road repair in the amount of up to
$35,000.00. Further, the Finance Officer is directed to execute the transfer of these funds
from the Perpetual Care CD Account, to the General Fund for further disbursement to
cemetery road repair invoices.
Passed and approved the 7th day of July, 2026.
______________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-66 Setting a Public Hearing on the Capital Improvement
Plan Implementation.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
July 2, 2026

ITEM SUMMARY
Setting a public hearing date on the Capital Improvement Plan for July 7, 2026 at 6:00pm.

RESOLUTION 2026-66
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa, has heretofore deemed it
necessary and desirable to create a new Capital Improvement Plan for the City of West Branch; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the City Council, did heretofore direct the preparation of plans and
specifications for future city projects; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to set a date for a public hearing on said plans and specifications
to determine next steps and how to prioritize projects; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa,
that a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan implementation shall be set for 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, July 20, 2026, in the Council Chambers at 110 N. Poplar Street. Further, the City Clerk is
further directed to publish notice of said public hearing as required by law.
Passed and approved this 7th day of July, 2026.

ATTEST:
______________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

__________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-67 Approving a Salary Adjustment for Public Works
Employee, Harrison Goodale.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
July 2, 2026

ITEM SUMMARY
Harrison obtained his Class C CDL certification and is now due an increase of $.50/ hour.

RESOLUTION 2026-67
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE, HARRISON GOODALE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa:
Section 1. Per the City of West Branch Employee Handbook, all Public Works employees
shall earn a pay increase of $.50 per hour for completion of the Class B CDL certification.
Section 2. Public Works emplyee, Harrison Goodale has successfully completed his
training and has been certified as of June 16, 2026.
Section 3. The following person and position named shall be paid the hourly wage
indicated below and the City Clerk is authorized to issue warrants/checks, less legally
required or authorized deductions for the amounts set out below, and make such
contributions to IPERS and Social Security or other purposes as required by law or
authorization of the Council:
Position

Name

Public Works Harrison Goodale

Current
Wage
$23.71/ hour

New
Wage
$24.21/ hour

SECTION 4. The salary increase will go into effect on June 29, 2026.
Passed and approved this 7th day of July, 2026.

ATTEST:
________________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-68 Approving the Amendment to Resolution 2026-59 in
order to receive benefits from the Iowa Dot.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
July 2, 2026

ITEM SUMMARY
The SRT Grant was due and submitted on July 1, 2026. A request came from the receiver asking
for further clarification in the Resolution to ensure that all requirements are spelled out with
support from the City Council.
The following has been added within this Resolution:
1. support the application for the SRT Grant with a 25% match of the approved granted
funds
2. commits to maintain and repair the projected trail that is being presented for grant funds
for the required 20 Years and beyond to ensure safe public use of the trail

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST BRANCH, IOWA
APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 2026-59 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE
BENEFITS FROM THE IOWA DOT.
WHERAS, the Iowa DOT has grant funds available that target the acquisition,
construction or improvement of recreational trails open for public use or trails that will be
dedicated to public use, and
WHEREAS, the Iowa DOT, State Recreational Trails Program (SRT), has a grant
application cycle that ends July 1, 2026 and
WHEREAS, the City of West Branch is supportive of these targets for improvements to
the community and County and will maintain the completed project to ensure safe, public use,
and
WHEREAS, one or more applications from the City of West Branch, and/or from
organizations with projects that will take place on municipal property, will be submitted to the
Iowa DOT SRT program by the July 1, 2026 deadline,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa resolves to support the
application for the SRT Grant with a 25% match of the approved granted funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa commits to maintain
and repair the projected trail that is being presented for grant funds for the required 20
Years and beyond to ensure safe public use of the trail.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West
Branch, Iowa that the City of West Branch authorizes the following grant applications to be
submitted to the Iowa DOT SRT program for the July, 2026 application cycle with the above
commitments in place.

Passed and adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
__________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:

______________________________
Alycia A Friis, City Clerk

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Nonprofit Agreement with HHTD
City Administrator, Adam Kofoed
June 23, 2026

ITEM SUMMARY
The attached resolution approves an agreement between the City of West Branch and the
Hoover’s Hometown Days Committee for the purpose of providing funding to support planning
and implementation of the annual Hoover’s Hometown Days festival.
Hoover’s Hometown Days is a longstanding community event that promotes tourism, supports
local businesses, highlights West Branch’s historical identity, and provides community
engagement opportunities for residents and visitors. The City Council has determined that
providing financial assistance to the Committee serves a valid public purpose by advancing
community development, economic development, historic preservation awareness, tourism, and
the general welfare of the residents of West Branch.
The resolution also authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City.

BACKGROUND
Section 364.1 of the Code of Iowa grants cities broad authority to exercise powers and perform
functions to preserve and improve the peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort, and convenience of
their residents. Under that authority, the City may provide funding to outside organizations when
doing so serves a valid public purpose.
The Hoover’s Hometown Days Committee organizes an annual festival that brings residents and
visitors to West Branch and contributes to the community’s identity and local economy. The
agreement formalizes the City’s financial support and establishes the terms under which the
Committee will receive funding.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding will be provided in accordance with the approved budget and the terms of the
agreement.
Amount: $5,000
Budget Line Item: $5,000

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the resolution approving the agreement to provide funding to the
Hoover’s Hometown Days Committee.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Approving an Agreement to Provide Funding to the Hoover’s Hometown
Days Committee
2. Funding Agreement between the City of West Branch and the Hoover’s Hometown Days
Committee

RESOLUTION 2026-69
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE HOOVER'S HOMETOWN DAYS COMMITTEE
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of West Branch is authorized under Iowa law to expend public funds for
valid public purposes, including community development, economic development, tourism
promotion, cultural activities, and the general welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Hoover's Hometown Days Committee is an Iowa nonprofit organization that
annually plans, organizes, and conducts Hoover's Hometown Days within the City of West
Branch; and
WHEREAS, Hoover's Hometown Days attracts approximately 5,000 visitors to West Branch
each year, generating economic activity by increasing patronage of local businesses, restaurants,
lodging establishments, retailers, and service providers while promoting the City as a destination
for tourism and community events; and
WHEREAS, the West Branch City Council finds that supporting Hoover's Hometown Days
serves a valid public purpose by fostering tourism, encouraging economic development,
promoting civic engagement, enhancing the quality of life for residents, and strengthening the
local economy; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Hoover's Hometown Days Committee have negotiated a
Community and Economic Development Funding Agreement that establishes the public
purposes for the expenditure of City funds, identifies eligible uses of the funds, and requires
accountability through reporting and documentation of the public benefits provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Branch,
Iowa, as follows:
Section 1. The Community and Economic Development Funding Agreement between the City of
West Branch and the Hoover's Hometown Days Committee is hereby approved in substantially
the form presented to the City Council.
Section 2. The City Council finds that the Agreement serves a valid municipal public purpose by
supporting community and economic development, tourism promotion, and activities that benefit
the residents and businesses of West Branch.
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Community and
Economic Development Funding Agreement on behalf of the City, and the City Clerk is
authorized to attest the Mayor's signature.
Section 4. The City Administrator and City Clerk are authorized to take such additional actions
as are necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution and the Agreement.

Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval as
provided by law.
Passed and approved this 7th day of July 2026.
________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Alycia A Friis, City Clerk

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT
This Community and Economic Development Funding Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into
this ____ day of __________, 20, by and between the City of West Branch, Iowa, an Iowa
municipal corporation ("City"), and the Hoover's Hometown Days Committee, an Iowa nonprofit
organization ("Organization").
WHEREAS, the City is authorized under Iowa law to expend public funds for public purposes,
including community development, economic development, tourism promotion, cultural and
recreational activities, and the general welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Organization conducts and promotes Hoover's Hometown Days, an annual
community festival that attracts approximately 5,000 visitors to the City of West Branch each
year; and
WHEREAS, Hoover's Hometown Days generates economic activity by increasing patronage of
local restaurants, retail establishments, lodging facilities, and other businesses while enhancing
the City's reputation as a destination for tourism and community events; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that supporting Hoover's Hometown Days serves a
valid public purpose by promoting economic development, tourism, community engagement,
and quality of life for the residents of West Branch; and
WHEREAS, the Organization possesses the experience and resources necessary to organize and
administer Hoover's Hometown Days in a manner that advances these public purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree
as follows:
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide financial assistance to the Organization for the
planning, promotion, coordination, administration, and operation of Hoover's Hometown Days in
order to further the City's economic development, tourism, and community development
objectives.
2. Funding
The City agrees to provide funding in the amount of $5,000, subject to annual appropriation by
the West Branch City Council.
Nothing in this Agreement obligates future City Councils to appropriate funding beyond the
current fiscal year.
3. Authorized Uses of Funds

Funds provided under this Agreement may be used for expenses including, but not limited to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Event promotion and advertising;
Entertainment and programming;
Equipment rental;
Public safety and security expenses;
Insurance;
Temporary facilities and infrastructure;
Administrative costs directly related to the event; and
Other reasonable expenses necessary to conduct Hoover's Hometown Days.

Funds shall not be used for purposes unrelated to the event or for activities that do not further the
public purposes identified in this Agreement.
4. Public Benefit
The Organization acknowledges that the City's financial assistance is provided solely because
Hoover's Hometown Days produces measurable public benefits, including:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Increased tourism;
Additional spending at local businesses;
Promotion of West Branch as a destination community;
Increased community engagement;
Cultural and historical education relating to President Herbert Hoover and the City's
heritage; and
Enhancement of the City's overall economic vitality.

5. Reporting Requirements
Within ninety (90) days following the completion of Hoover's Hometown Days, the Organization
shall provide the City with a report containing:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Attendance estimates;
A summary of event activities;
A financial accounting of City funds received and expended;
A description of community and economic impacts; and
Any additional information reasonably requested by the City.

6. Records
The Organization shall maintain financial records relating to expenditures of City funds for a
minimum of three (3) years following the event.
Upon reasonable notice, the City may inspect such records to verify compliance with this
Agreement.

7. Compliance With Laws
The Organization agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations,
permits, licensing requirements, and nondiscrimination requirements applicable to the event.
8. Insurance
The Organization shall maintain liability insurance appropriate for the event and shall provide
proof of insurance upon request by the City.
9. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by Iowa law, the Organization agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
City, its elected officials, employees, and agents from claims arising out of the Organization's
negligent acts or omissions in connection with Hoover's Hometown Days.
10. Term and Termination
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution and shall remain in effect until all
obligations have been completed.
The City may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the Organization materially
breaches its obligations or uses City funds for purposes inconsistent with this Agreement.
If terminated for cause, the Organization shall return any unexpended funds upon demand.
11. Independent Organization
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as creating an employer-employee relationship,
partnership, or joint venture between the City and the Organization.
The Organization remains solely responsible for planning and conducting Hoover's Hometown
Days.
12. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Iowa.
Venue for any action arising under this Agreement shall lie in the Iowa District Court for Cedar
County, Iowa.
13. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior
negotiations or understandings concerning the subject matter herein.

Any amendment shall be in writing and approved by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
The parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below.

CITY OF WEST BRANCH, IOWA
By: ________________________________
Mayor
Date: ______________________________
ATTEST:

City Clerk

HOOVER'S HOMETOWN DAYS COMMITTEE
By: ________________________________
President
Date: ______________________________

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

707 Cedar-Johnson Road Utility Bill Relief
City Administrator, Adam Kofoed
July 2, 2026

Background
Property owners Lisa and Tim Stull of 707 Cedar Johnson Road have asked for a reduction in
their utility bill due to increased water usage associated with the Cedar-Johnson County Road
Reconstruction Project.
As part of the roadway reconstruction, approximately one-half of the property's front yard was
disturbed during construction activities. Following restoration efforts, the homeowners were
required to frequently water newly installed sod to establish and maintain the lawn. This resulted
in higher water consumption than would normally occur.
The homeowners have indicated that the increased water usage was necessary to preserve the
replacement sod and was directly related to the impacts of the public improvement project.

Staff Analysis

The City's utility billing policies do not specifically address water usage associated with public
construction restoration projects. However, the Council may determine that this circumstance is
unique because the increased water consumption resulted from restoring property impacted by a
City infrastructure project rather than normal residential use.
If the Council wishes to provide relief, it may direct staff to calculate an appropriate credit based
on the additional water consumed for sod establishment or authorize another amount it
determines to be equitable.
Granting this request should be considered on a case-by-case basis and should not be interpreted
as establishing an ongoing policy for future utility billing adjustments.
Upon looking at the Stull’s billing it shows an average water usage of 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of
water per month. The month of June their bill was for 6,000 gallons of water. If that is the
amount that went through the landscape meter and not extra water usage, and the council chooses
to credit back the landscape meter water usage for the month of June the extra amount of water

would come to $21.84 credit. Stull will also get credited back the sewer charges once the
landscape meter is turned back into the office and verified with the account on actual usage.

Recommended Motions

Option 1 – Approve:
Motion to approve a utility bill reduction for the property located at 707 Cedar Johnson Road,
with the amount to be calculated and applied as directed by the City Council.
Option 2 – Deny:
Motion to deny the request for a utility bill reduction for the property located at 707 Cedar
Johnson Road.