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Vol. 14 No. 5

July 15, 2020

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Pocahontas County Economic Development Promotes New Business and Entrepreneurship with a $10,000 Grant ProgramPocahontas County Economic Development Commission (PCEDC) has launched the Jump-Start Accelerator Grant Program to assist new businesses in gaining capital to open their doors and thrive within Pocahontas County. In an effort to expand the county’s outstanding business community and add job opportunities within the county, PCEDC is offering up to $10,000 to at least one startup business per year. If you have a good idea for a business, the background to make it happen, and the passion to follow through with it, PCEDC is eager to help. PCEDC will provide support as needed through their network of partners, including the opportunity to participate in business training through Iowa Central Community College and the Small Business Development Center to ensure that the grant recipients have the skills and training necessary to be successful. “This grant program will foster valuable business partnerships within Pocahontas County and throughout Iowa,” says Tom Grau, Executive Director for Economic Development. “We will match the grant recipients up with existing business professionals to serve as mentors as they work to open their doors.” New startups, businesses relocating to Pocahontas County, and businesses wanting to add additional locations within the county are invited to apply. All businesses must be located or will plan to locate within Pocahontas County, Iowa upon being named a grant recipient. All applicants will be required to fill out the complete application and submit a business plan and resume. Applications will open on July 1 and are due on July 20, 2020. Funding decisions will be made by August 31, 2020. “The Jump-Start Accelerator Grant supports PCEDC’s mission to increase economic opportunity through business formation, job creation and appropriate business and community development strategies for the citizens of Pocahontas County,” says Emily Williams, Workforce Marketing Coordinator. “This program will increase the vibrancy of the county’s nine communities and grow our business opportunities by supporting entrepreneurs and their creative and innovative ideas. In addition, this program has the potential to stabilize and expand the county’s population by providing more jobs.” Potential applicants are encouraged to review the grant guidelines and application on PCEDC’s website at: www.pocahontas-county.com/economic-development before applying. Contact Emily Williams or Tom Grau at (712) 335-4636 or email [email protected] with questions well in advance of the application deadline.

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Baby ShowerA “Drive-By” Baby Shower for Katie and Jordan Ives will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 310 Oak St., Laurens (Fuchs residence). Please shower the soon-to-be parents by driving by and dropping off your gift. Remember- It’s a Girl!! They are registered at Target and Amazon.


School News

LAURENS-MARATHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ~ 2020-2021 ~ SCHOOL SUPPLIES

L-M PRESCHOOL(1) Pair of Tennis Shoes for gym(1) Full-sized Book Bag(1) Extra set of clothing (shirt, pants, underwear, & socks)PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

KINDERGARTEN**PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

(1) Supply Box - LABEL W/NAME(2) Gallon bags to hold extra supplies & their

head phones - LABEL W/NAME(1) Set of headphones - LABEL W/NAME(1) Package of #2 Pencils (NO mechanical pencils) - LABEL W/NAME(2) Large Erasers - LABEL W/NAME(3) Boxes of Kleenex (200 count) - LABEL W/NAME(1) Tub of Clorox Wipes - LABEL W/NAME(1) Container of Hand Sanitizer - LABEL W/NAME(1) Highlighter - LABEL W/NAME(2) White Board markers - LABEL W/NAME(1) Scissors - LABEL W/NAME(1) Bottle of glue - LABEL W/NAME(4) Glue sticks - LABEL W/NAME(1) Box of Crayons (24 count) - LABEL W/NAME(1) Set of Classic colored markers - LABEL W/NAME(1) Pair of P.E. Tennis Shoes - LABEL W/NAMEWater bottle for snack - LABEL W/NAMETowel or blanket for rest time - LABEL W/NAMEExtra set of clothes - LABEL W/NAMEBook Bag - LABEL W/NAMENotebooks & Folders are NOT needed, please.

FIRST GRADE**PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD’S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

(1) set of headphones - LABEL W/NAMEPencil Box (No bigger than about 6"x 9")(3) Double-Pocket Folders (with NO fasteners and NO plastic folders) (20) #2 Pencils (NO mechanical pencils) (6) Large Erasers (2) Large Boxes of Kleenex (2) Large containers of Clorox disinfectant wipes(3) Glue Sticks (1) 8 oz. Bottle of School White Glue (1) 7.5” x 10” Canvass Zipper Bag with Clear Front(1) Pair of Tennis Shoes for P.E.(4) Dry erase markers(1) Box of quart or gallon size Ziploc bags(3) Wide-lined (1 subject) Spiral Notebooks (1) Box of Crayons(1) box of CLASSIC colored markers(1) pair of scissors(1) Book bag

(SECOND, THIRD, & FOURTH ON BACK)


School News

LAURENS-MARATHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ~ 2020-2021 ~ SCHOOL SUPPLIES

SECOND GRADE**PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD’S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

(1-2) set of headphones - LABEL W/NAME(20) #2 Pencils(4) Medium or Large Erasers(1) Scissors(4) Glue Sticks(4) Dry Erase markers & 1 SOCK (To use as an eraser and store the markers)(4) Double Pocket Folders(2) Large Boxes Kleenex(1) Container of Clorox Wipes(1) pair of tennis shoes for P.E.(1) Box of quart-sized Ziploc bags(3) Wide-Lines spiral notebooksSupply Box (No bigger than about 6”x9”)(2) Pack of Crayons (24 Count) Basic Colors(1-2) Pack of Markers Basic ColorsBook Bag (Bring Daily)

THIRD GRADE(1) Pair of headphones or earbuds for iPads* must have - LABEL W/NAME(1) Backpack (1) Box Snack-Sized Baggies(1) Ruler(4) Glue Sticks-No Liquid Glue (2) Boxes of 12 count #2 pencils(5) Wide-lined spiral notebooks(1) Scissors(5) Double pocket folders(1) Large box of tissues (200 count) (1) Pencil case or box(2) Boxes of 24 count crayons(1) Pair of tennis shoes for PE(1) Box of markers(1) Four pack of dry-erase markers(1) Canister of Sanitizing Wipes (50 count or more)**PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

FOURTH GRADE(1) pair of earbuds or headphones(20) #2 pencils (not mechanical)(1) Large eraser (3-4) Dry erase markersZipper Case for PencilsBox of colors (24 count)(4) Spiral notebooks (wide-lined)(4) Double-pocket folders (no fasteners)(1) Bottle glue or (2) Glue sticks(2-3) Large boxes of Kleenex(1) container of disinfecting wipes OR (1) box gallon baggies(1) Pair of Tennis Shoes for P.E.Scissors (optional)Markers (optional)Assignment Notebook ($2.00 Purchased at Registration) Students must have this one!**NO Trapper Keepers Please!**PLEASE MARK ALL ITEMS WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)


School News

Laurens-Marathon School - 2020-2021 Supply List - 5th & 6th

5th Grade:(1) pair of earbuds or headphones(2) Spiral Notebooks - wide lined (colors: red & blue)(2) packages of wide-lined looseleaf paper(2) Highlighters (2 different colors)(4) Dry erase markers(1) box of gallon-sized Freezer Zip-loc baggies(2) Double-Pocket folders w/brads (colors: red & blue)(1) bottle of white glue or (2) glue sticks(2) correcting pens (any color except black)(1) set of markers(20) #2 Ticonderoga Pencils(12-24) Pencil Cap Erasers(1) pair of tennis shoes for PE(3) large boxes of Kleenex(1) container of disinfecting wipes(2) container of hand sanitizerAssignment Notebook ($2.00 purchased at Registration) Students must have one!**No Trapper Keepers**PLEASE MARK ALL ITEMS WITH CHILD’S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

6th Grade:¥ Pair of earbuds or headphones¥ Notebooks (5) - One for Each Class!¥ Folders (5) or Binder¥ Assignment Notebook/Planner ($2.00 purchased at registration)

Students must have one!¥ #2 Pencils¥ Pens¥ Highlighters¥ Calculator¥ PE Clothes and Shoes¥ Magnet or Lanyard for Lunch Ticket¥ Pencil Case or Magnet Case for locker¥ 1 box of Kleenex (200 Count)¥ Container of Hand Sanitizer¥ Container of disinfecting wipes


Local News

2020 Pocahontas County FairThe Pocahontas County Fair will be held July 16-18, 2020 with modified events and schedule. There will be no open class events this year. There will be no meals or food stand available. The buildings will be closed to the public. 4-H Static exhibits will be judged on Tuesday, July 14. Families will need to follow a schedule that will be shared closer to fair. Static exhibits will not be displayed at the fair. Livestock shows will be held with limited audience, social distancing and face masks are highly recommended. All livestock shows will be livestreamed for those that would rather not attend but want to support our 4-H and FFA members. We look forward to showcasing the projects our 4-H and FFA members have been working on throughout the year and with EVERYONE being responsible, and respectful we hope to have a successful 2020 Pocahontas County Fair.

Fair Schedule (Subject to Change)Tuesday, July 14, 2020

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Static Exhibit and Garden Judging (families will be given a set time)

Thursday, July 16, 20207:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Swine Check In

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Sheep/Goats Check In10:00 a.m. Dog Show followed by Pet Show10:00 a.m.-noon Rabbits/Poultry Check In

1:00 p.m. Rabbit Show3:00 p.m. Poultry Show

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Cattle Check In

Friday, July 17, 20208:00 a.m. Swine Show

1:00 p.m. Goat Show followed by Sheep Show

Saturday, July 18, 20208:30 a.m. Advanced Cattle Feeder Show

9:00 a.m. Beef Show


At the Library & Advertising

At the Library with Glenda MulderJuly 15, 2020

Earlier this year the 9 libraries of our County received a grant from the Pocahontas County Foundation to purchase Spanish and bilingual children’s books. The books we ordered are starting to arrive. A variety of levels were chosen, from Mo Willems to graphic novels, and a couple favorite youth chapter books. We started a special section for them and are looking forward to introducing them to our patrons! Some of the novels we have received this week include: Half Moon Bay by Jonathan Kellerman, Cajun Justice by James Patterson, The Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth, Safe Place by Anna Downes, Only Good Indians by Stephen Jones, Blacktop Wasteland by Shawn Cosby, and Daughters of Foxcote Manor by Eve Chase. Our July book choice is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson. Our library received a multiple copy set as a grant from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. So naturally, one of the things we will discuss is why this is one of the choices on the NNLM grant. The novel is about the pack horse librarians in Kentucky during the Great Depression. It’s also about the blue people of that region. Join our discussion on Monday July 27 if you feel comfortable doing that, but read this book sometime, even if you don’t join our discussion! Our July Take it Tuesday went well, so Deb is making plans for August. We will be making fun little flowers. Stop at the library to see them and to sign up! We are open our regular hours, but if you don’t feel comfortable coming in the library yet, let us know you need materials delivered, or we will arrange an outdoor pickup.

Coming EventsJuly 27 @ 7p.m. - Book Club “Book Woman of Troublesome Creek”

August 4 @ 6 p.m. - Take it Tuesday


Church

This Week at Bethany LutheranPastor David E. Klappenbach

Thursday: July 16, 20202:00 PM ~ Circle Group at Bethany

Sunday: July 19, 2020Seventh Sunday after Pentecost9:00 AM ~ Worship

Tuesday: July 21, 20208:30 AM ~ Prayer Group9:30 AM ~ Tuesday coffee at Bethany

Worship, Love, Accept~Together in Christ’s NameThis Week at First ChristianPastor Rev. Rita Cordell712-845-6164

Sunday, July 19 10:30 a.m. Worship

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank

Wed., July 15: Confirmation Class @ 3 pm

Fri., July 17: Men’s Bible Study @ 7am

Sun., July 19: Worship @ 10:30 a.m.

Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic ChurchPocahontas, IA -- Pastor: Very Rev. Craig Collison, VF


City Council Minutes

July 6th, 2020 The Laurens City Council met in regular session at the Laurens Municipal Building at 5:00 p.m.

on Monday, July 6th, 2020. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present were Council members Jean Swanson, Aaron Christenson, Rich Newgard, John Jamison, Julie Potter, City Manager Hilary Reed, Deputy Clerk Joan Hoben, City Attorney Ann Beneke, Chief of Police Tom Shaw, Officer Mason McGrauth, and Intern Officer Sam Richardson.

Christenson moved to approve the consent agenda including the minutes from the June 15th, 2020, meeting, and the list of claims. Potter seconded. All ayes; motion carried.

CLAIMS 07-06-2020 A&M MOPS, RAGS, RUGS 94.24

ACCO WATER PLANT CHEMICALS 2,984.20

ALLIANT ENERGY MONTHLY GAS FEE 84.07

FEDELITY SECURITY LIFE JULY EYECARE INSURANCE 192.80

BOLTON & MENK CEMETERY SURVEY 3,190.00

BOMGAARS CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 88.95

CASEY'S GENERAL STORE FIRE DEPT. FUEL 202.63

DELTA DENTAL JULY DENTAL INSURANCE 425.72

DGR ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 173.00

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE SUPPLIES 9.00

GALL'S INC CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 1,451.51

IACMA RETIREMENT 457 675.00

IRS FED/FICA TAX 11,132.19

IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES MEMBERSHIP DUES 963.00

IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 26.00

IPERS IPERS 7,032.24

IPERS/PD PROTECTED IPERS 2,990.87

JOHN BURNETTE REIMBURSMENT OF AMBULANCE BILL 17.90

KAKACEK LAWN CARE SPRAYING 2,850.00

LAURENS HOUSE OF PRINT COPY PAPER 80.50

LMPC MONTHLY PHONE FEES 418.56

LMU MONTHLY UTILITIES 5,613.85

LAURENS PLUMBING REPAIRS 80.60

LAURENS SUN LEGALS 318.97

LEE BAILEY NUISANCE MOWING 540.00

MARTIN PEST CONTROL JUNE MOSQUITO SPRAYING 770.00 NORTHERN LIGHTS FOOD SERVICE POOL CONCESSION 700.88

NW IA LEAGUE OF CITIES MEMBERSHIP DUES 25.00

PCC AMBULANCE BILLING AMBULANCE BILLING 3.56

PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY POOL CONCESSION 214.38

PETE HOWE INDUSTRIAL ROOT X 1,950.00

PETTY CASH POSTAGE 221.91

POC COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TIER 413.48

PRIME BENEFITS SYSTEMS GROUP INSURANCE 105.00

R&D INDUSTRIES MAY SUPPORT 386.38

SANTANDER LEASING STREET SWEEPER 4,852.15

SCHOON TREE SERVICE TREE TRIMMING 122 E MAIN 200.00


TREASURER STATE OF IOWA JUNE SALES TAX 5,727.00

ULINE PICNIC TABLES 2,541.18

UMB BOND FEES 500.00

US BANK SUPPLIES 272.18

USPS UTILITY BILLING 331.00

VERIZON WIRELESS MONTHLY CELL PHONE 89.96

WELLMARK JULY HEALTH CARE 10,876.40

WEX BANKS JUNE POLICE FUEL 475.47

TOTAL 72,291.73

PAYROLL 6/15/2020 001 GENERAL 5,817.93

210 ROAD USE TAX 1,291.92 600 WATER 2,455.50 610 SEWER 2,149.03 670 GARBAGE 2,158.92

TOTAL 13,873.30

PAYROLL 6/29/2020 001 GENERAL 8,298.16

210 ROAD USE TAX 1,567.63 600 WATER 1,976.45 610 SEWER 2,060.02 670 GARBAGE 2,222.52

TOTAL 16,124.78

PAYROLL 7/1/2020 001 GENERAL 5,504.23

PAYROLL TOTAL 35,502.31

PAID TOTAL 107,794.04

001 GENERAL 47,388.20

110 ROAD USE TAX 5,982.00 112 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 6,629.99 175 POCKET PARK 89.59 176 HOMETOWN PRIDE 2,541.18 200 DEBT SERVICE 3,890.81 317 PRAIRIE PARK TRAIL 7.20 600 WATER 18,516.63 610 SEWER 13,067.67 670 GARBAGE 9,680.77

TOTAL BY FUND 107,794.04

REVENUES GENERAL 41,977.17

ROAD USE TAX 7,528.80

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 3,340.67

EMERGENCY LEVY 106.57

LOCAL OPTION 9,699.41

TAX INCREMENT FINANCING 968.57

POOL RESTRICTED 1,100.00

POCKET PARK 125.00

DEBT SERVICE 3,498.12

PRAIRIE PARK TRAIL 7,444.00

WATER 45,925.17

SEWER 30,318.45

GARBAGE 21,293.19

STORM WATER 3,020.03

TOTAL

176,345.15



Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for the Rezoning of Lots: E ½ of Lots 6 & 7, Block 1 at 5:05 pm. With no written or oral objections, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing on the matter at 5:06 pm.

Newgard motion to approve Ordinance 01-20 as amended and waive the second and third reading. Jamison seconded. Roll call vote: Ayes: Jamison, Potter, Newgard, Christensen, Swanson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

A hearing request was held in regards to a tree trimming letter at 424 N. 3rd. County Attorney Dan Feistner addressed the council on police and criminal justice matters. The council discussed police staff, personnel, and other matters during an open discussion. No

decisions were made. Discussion was held on recycle building hail repairs. No decision was made. Potter moved to adjourn at 6:51 p.m. Jamison seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

____________________________________ ______________________________________ Rod Johnson, Mayor Hilary Reed, City Clerk



LMPC Minutes

June 25, 2020 The Utility Board of Trustees of Laurens, Iowa met in regular session at the Municipal Building, 272 N. Third Street, Laurens, Iowa, at 11:30 a.m. on the above date. Present were Trustees Richard Main, Jerry Runneberg and Ben Storms. Also present was General Manager Chad Cleveland. Motion by Trustee Storms and seconded by Trustee Runneberg to approve the agenda for the June 25, 2020 regular meeting. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2020 Regular Board meeting. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to approve the summary of receipts for May 2020 in the amount of $440,732.35 and the list of expenses for May 2020 in the amount of $397,917.40. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Summary of Receipts A/R – Electric $ 261,865.55 A/R – Communications $ 63,380.42 Merchandise/Services – Electric $ 1,060.00 Merchandise/Services – Communications $ 4,365.93 Interest Earned – Electric $ 16,939.33 Deposits – Electric $ 1,255.00 Deposits – Internet $ 256.00 Deposits – Cable TV $ 106.00 Offset Recovery Overpayment – Electric $ 68.00 Marathon Loan – Principal Payment – Electric $ 1,322.41 Marathon Loan – Interest Payment – Electric $ 261.11 City Loan – Principal Payment – Electric $ 50,000.00 City Loan – Interest Payment – Electric $ 1,500.00 Marathon Energy Sales – Electric $ 9,689.36 Tower Lease – Communications $ 900.00 Attachment H Revenues – Electric $ 27,667.61 Miscellaneous – Telephone $ 36.00 Miscellaneous – Cable TV $ 37.12 Bank Service Charges (NSF Fees) – Electric $ ( 7.49) Office Supplies – Electric $ 30.00 Total Cash Receipts $ 440,732.35 Electric Receipts $ 371,650.88 Communications Receipts $ 69,081.47 Total Cash Receipts $ 440,732.35 List of Expenses A & M Laundry Dust Mops & Mats $ 127.92 Advanced Media Technologies CMTS Downstream Card $ 4,277.98 AFLAC Employee Contributions $ 245.80 Alliant Energy Natural Gas $ 352.12 Aureon CALEA/SS7/Switching/Transport $ 589.42 Avesis Group Vision Insurance $ 116.53 Big 10 Network Programming Fees $ 527.56 Border States Electric Street Light Poles/Splice Kits $ 9,196.65 Century Link Access Access/Transport Fees $ 559.51 Century Link Lexcis Directory Listings $ 25.84 Cleveland, Chad Website Backup Fees $ 38.39


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Consortia Consulting Consulting Contract $ 900.00 Contractor Solutions Air Monitor Calibration $ 11.60 Counsel Lanier Copier Support $ 48.09 Crystal Clear Communications Website Restoration/Maintenance $ 820.00 Customers Deposit/Credit Refunds $ 880.03 Department of Energy WAPA Power Bill $ 27,011.35 DGR Engineering Electric Rate Study $ 2,268.00 Echo Group Demarcation Boxes/LED Lights $ 1,948.43 Employee Benefit Systems Self-Funding – Administration $ 120.00 Employee Benefit Systems Self-Funding – Claims $ 413.74 Fox Sports Net North Programming Fees $ 1,386.66 Gray Television Group Programming Fees $ 536.50 HCP Splicing Services Fiber Cut Repairs $ 1,787.75 Hearst Television Programming Fees $ 1,209.12 Horsetech Shipping Fees $ 8.74 ICMA RC Employee Contributions $ 800.00 Iconnectiv Local Number Portability $ 19.53 Internal Revenue Service Payroll Taxes $ 7,177.96 Iowa Department of Revenue Sales Tax $ 6,837.00 Iowa Department of Revenue State Withholding $ 1,227.00 Iowa One Call Locates $ 40.50 Iowa Public Employees Retirement System IPERS Contributions $ 4,741.98 KTIV-TV Programming Fees $ 891.00 Laurens, City of Utility Billing $ 90,182.84 Laurens Food Pride Supplies $ 35.43 Laurens House of Print Paper/Printing Services $ 417.47 Laurens Municipal Power & Communications Communications Bill $ 207.48 Laurens Municipal Utilities Utility Bill $ 438.82 Laurens Plumbing Supplies $ 692.62 Laurens State Bank Service Charges $ 29.82 Laurens Sun Publications/Advertising $ 201.00 Long Lines Communication Services $ 9,665.77 Merchant Bankcard Credit Card Processing Fees $ 920.42 Mid-American Energy NEAL 4 Operations $ 16,000.00 Midwest Spray Team Vegetation Control $ 1,430.00 National Cable Television Cooperative Programming Fees $ 13,670.13 Nexstar Broadcasting Programming Fees $ 1,177.44 NIMECA Power Bill/MCR Bill $ 51,915.92 Norsolv Norsolv Service $ 95.74 Nyhart GASB 75 Actuarial Report $ 2,300.00 Oakhill Consulting Fiber-To-The-Home Project $ 528.00 Office Elements Office Supplies $ 236.94 Payroll Salaried, Hourly & Overtime $ 20,632.73 PLIC-SBD Grand Island Life/Disability Insurance $ 497.84 Pop Media Programming Fees $ 44.88 Postmaster Postage $ 547.50 Pro Cooperative Fuel/Diesel/Tire Repair $ 334.31 R&D Industries Network Support $ 653.87 RB Lumber Company Hail Damage Repairs – Materials $ 13,084.58 Secure Shred Solutions Paper Shredding $ 24.00 Spencer Municipal Utilities Transport Fees $ 660.75 Tegna Programming Fees $ 1,372.80 Theesfeld, David Offset Recovery Overpayment $ 68.00 TP Anderson & Company Audit Fees $ 1,500.00 UMB Bank Interest Payment – Revenue Bonds $ 82,150.00


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Verizon Wireless Phone Service $ 218.20 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Group Health Insurance $ 8,048.09 Zcorum Cable Modem Provisioning $ 791.31 Total Expenses $ 397,917.40 Electric Expenses $ 337,631.73 Communications Expenses $ 60,285.67 Total Expenses $ 397,917.40 The Trustees reviewed the Utility Funds Report, Balance Sheet, and Income Statement for May 2020. No specific action was taken. Discussion was held on the Electric Rate Study being done by DGR Engineering. No specific action was taken. Discussion was held on the structural report from LS Engineers regarding the Industrial Foundation Building. If LMPC wants to retain the West part of the building while the Industrial Foundation demolishes the rest of the building, it is estimated that building restoration costs will range from $200,000 to $375,000. This does not include costs associated to any grading work needed. Back in May of 2019 we received a cost estimate of $115,000 to build a new 50 x 100 metal storage building with concrete floor. In light of this information, the Board is not interested in retaining the West part of the Industrial Foundation Building. Board Trustee Storms introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE LAURENS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY TO THE CITY OF LAURENS" and moved that the same be adopted. Board Trustee Runneberg seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was, AYES: Main, Runneberg and Storms NAYES: None Whereupon, the Chairman declared the resolution duly adopted as follows:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE LAURENS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY TO THE CITY OF LAURENS

WHEREAS, Section 384.89 City Code of Iowa provides that the governing body of a City Utility may under certain circumstances transfer surplus funds on hand to any other fund of the City in accordance with any rules promulgated by the City Finance Committee if the transfer is also approved by the City Council; and WHEREAS, this Board hereby determines, based on Rule 2.5(5) of the rules promulgated by the City Finance Committee in accordance with Section 384.89, Code of Iowa, that the Electric Utility currently has a balance of $2,450,696, and has on hand available surplus funds of $1,627,629, after making all deposits into all funds required by the terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of outstanding revenue bonds, pledge orders, and other obligations which are payable from the revenues of the Electric Utility in accordance with Section 384.89, as shown on the Electric Fund surplus calculation attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and by this reference incorporated herein; and

WHEREAS, all of the requirements, terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of the proceedings and resolutions authorizing the issuance of outstanding electric revenue bonds and pledge orders have been complied with; and


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WHEREAS, this Board finds that a transfer of the Surplus does not and will not conflict with any of the requirements, terms, covenants, conditions, or provisions of any resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, pledge orders or other obligations which are payable from the revenues of the Electric Utility; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF LAURENS, IOWA: Section 1. Pursuant to and in accordance with Section 384.89, Code of Iowa, and Rule 2.5(5) of the rules promulgated by the City Finance Committee, the Electric Utility has surplus funds available for transfer.

Section 2. That after investigation not more than $30,000 now on hand is declared to be surplus funds of the electric utility and are not required for current utility operations.

Section 3. Upon investigation, it is found to be necessary, advisable and in the best interest of the electric utility and its customers that $30,000 be transferred to the City for its use as the City Council shall deem appropriate. Section 4. In accordance with Section 384.89, Code of Iowa, this transfer is subject to approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of June 2020.

Richard Main Chairman, Board of Trustees

ATTEST: Chad Cleveland Secretary, Board of Trustees

EXHIBIT 1

ELECTRIC SURPLUS CALCULATION

cash balance in the operating account OR the unrestricted net position calculated in accordance with GAAP = $2,450,696

- all required transfers to any restricted accounts in accordance with the terms and provisions of any revenue bonds or loan agreements relating to the utility (if such transfers have not already been made): $0

+ net pension liabilities: $198,242

+ other postemployment benefits liabilities: $9,825

+ related deferred inflows of resources: $12,752

- related deferred outflows of resources: $65,237

= $2,606,278

- the amount of the expenses of disbursements for operating and maintaining the utility or enterprise for the preceding three months: $806,500

- the amount necessary to make all required transfers to restricted accounts for the succeeding three months: $172,149

= $1,627,629 of operating funds


LMPC Minutes

Discussion was held on refinancing our electric revenue bonds. After December 1, 2020, our electric revenue bonds become callable and are eligible to be refinanced. Currently we have an estimate from D.A. Davidson showing that we would save over $400,000 if we refinanced our bonds and the interest rates stayed as they are today. D.A. Davidson wants LMPC to enter into an agreement to work with them on the refinancing. After some discussion, the Board determined that they want to continue working with Public Financial Management and sell our bonds in a competitive market. Discussion was held on the Fiber-To-The-Home system in Laurens. The Board reviewed an email from Steve Nadel of Ahlers Law regarding LMPC service territory and serving customers outside of the city limits. No specific action was taken. The General Manager gave a short update on operations dealing with COVID-19. No specific action was taken. Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to adjourn the meeting at 1:55 p.m. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Richard Main Chairman, Board of Trustees ATTEST: Chad Cleveland

Secretary, Board of Trustees

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