Kensett Healthy Living Club
When: Every Wednesday at 4:00 pm at the Kensett Library
Everyone welcome to attend!!!​

Kensett Courier

City Clerk Hours:
​Tuesday - 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Wednesday - 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Thursday - 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
ANY OTHER TIME BY APPOINTMENT
Phone: 641-845-2388

COVID Recovery Iowa - Free Resources for Iowans:

COVID Recovery Iowa is a statewide program to help Iowans recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19 and the derecho. These services are FREE to all Iowans who have been affected in any way by these crises.

• Counseling: Sometimes it just helps to have someone listen. We offer FREE confidential counseling to all Iowans through several methods:
• Iowa Warm Line, 844-775-9276: connect with a peer counselor or request to be connected to a COVID Recovery Iowa counselor.
  
• Iowa Concern Line, 800-447-1985: provides 24/7 access to stress counselors and other resources, focusing on rural and agriculture topics, including legal issues. Language interpretation available.
• Virtual Santa via Zoom for Iowa kids. Visit our Facebook page to book your date with Santa. Bring your own cocoa!
  
• Zoom Support Groups for Parents, Teens and Pre-Teens. For information or to register, contact Chelsea.Siefken@pathwaysb.org  
  
• Tell me a Story! - A different story is presented each day on our Facebook page.
  
• Book Club - Book discussions and recommendations. Found on Facebook.
  
• Book Club for Elders - A book group for Iowa's older population (60+), also on Facebook.
  
• Parenting in a Pandemic - Homework tips and a thought-provoking question of the day to ask your kids. Find us on Facebook.
  
• Vivo en Iowa. Resources and support for Spanish speakers on Facebook.
  
• ​Meet the (Grand) Parents Facebook group for grandparents to connect during a time they may feel isolated from family and friends.
  

April 12, 2021 - Council Meeting Minutes

​The Kensett City Council meet in regular session 4/12/21 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall with Mayor C. Pulju presiding.  Council Members present were Woltzen, Pilkington, Heiken, & Douglas.
     Absent: Parker.
     Visitors: Lisa Brevig.
     Mayor called meeting to order.
     Motion to approve agenda by Woltzen, 2nd by Douglas, carried unanimously.
     Motion to approve minutes by Pilkington, 2nd by Douglas, carried unanimously.
     Clerk discussed naughty children at bus stop by Post Office and city clean-up review.
     Old Business:  Reminder of Hazardous Household Waste on June 7th.
     Mayor has been in contact with North Iowa Sand & Gravel for repairs.   
     Visitors: Lisa Brevig asked about bringing a 12 x 20 x 10 garage to her property, 601 Ash Street.  Motion to approve as long as there is proper footings & setbacks by Heiken, 2nd by Woltzen, carried unanimously. 
     New Business:  Motion by Douglas, 2nd by Pilkington to approve Ordinance #2021 Recodification of Ordinances, Roll Call Vote taken, all ayes, carried unanimously.
     Motion by Woltzen, 2nd by Douglas to waive 2nd and 3rd readings of said ordinance, Roll Call Vote taken, all ayes, carried unanimously. 
     Motion to approve replacing fire hydrant at 5th and Ash by Parker, 2nd by Pilkington, carried unanimously.
     Motion to approve D.O.T. Agreement by Heiken, 2nd by Douglas, carried unanimously.
     McCloskey will be contacted concerning refrigerator at community center
     Motion by Woltzen, 2nd by Heiken to approve Resolution # 618 – Transfer of Funds, Roll Call Vote taken, all ayes, carried unanimously.
     Motion by Heiken, 2nd by Douglas to approve Resolution #619 – Special Assessment for water repairs @ 805 Elm Street, Roll Call Vote taken, all ayes, carried unanimously.   
     Treasurer’s Report: April 2021 Revenues by Fund: General 41,914.32, Utilities 6,558.29, Special 7,922.08.  Total Revenues: $56,394.69.  Stands approved as read.
     Motion to pay bills by Heiken, 2nd by Woltzen, carried unanimously.
 
Payable: Alliant Energy 2255.57, WCTA 278.48, B. Luckason 715.42441.59 (net), R. Bauer 1479.00 (net), L. McNally 1546.58 (net), Federal & SS 1445.79 (payroll), Ipers 833.86 (payroll), Sales Tax 446.00, Post Office 221.00 (sewer), Fallgatter’s 44.30  (general), Ag Source 155.25 (sewer tests), Kensett Water 102.25 (sewer fees), L. McNally 65.52 (mileage – general), Waste Management 1427.76 (garbage & recycling), C. Pulju 184.70 (net), KFD 400.00 (fire protection),  Tractor Loan Payment #27 – 321.98 (casino $ – general), D & L Equipment lawnmower – general), Hach 49.09 (chemicals – sewer), Menards 19.73 (supplies – general & sewer), R80 150.50 (gas – city – road use), Northwood Anchor 57.40 (publications – general), Bice  Electric 475.00 (X-mas lights down – general), Thofson Plumbing &Heating 60.00 (service – general), NIACC 60.00 (sewer class), L. McNally 15.28 conference – general), Kelly Hardware 13.99 (supplies – general), Kibble Equipment 26.05 (shipping – water), Plunkett’s 665.83 (pest control – general), Haines Insurance 13,153.00 (yearly premium), Peterson Excavating 550.00 (final snow removal – road use),Baker & Taylor 97.24 (books), Midwest Tape 26.99 (dvd’s), Staples 1405.80 (computers – grant $), Culligan 37.83 (water), A. Bergdale 84.00 (cleaning), L. Albright 10.00 (snow removal), Northwood Anchor 132.00 (publications), The Library Store 150.18 (supplies). 
 
Disbursements by Fund: General 18,012.90, Special 1,914.91, Utilities 1,408.50, Payroll 6205.35 (gross).    
     Total Disbursements: $27,541.66.
 
Motion to adjourn by Pilkington, 2nd by Douglas, carried unanimously.
 
Lori J. McNally, CMC, City Clerk                                                                             Corery Pulju, Mayor

March 8, 2021 - Council Meeting Minutes

The Kensett City Council meet in regular session 3/8/21 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall with Mayor C. Pulju presiding.  Council Members present were Woltzen, Pilkington, Heiken, Parker & Douglas.
     Absent: none.
     Visitors: Mike Peterson and R. Bauer – city maintenance.
     Mayor called meeting to order.
     Motion to approve agenda by Douglas, 2nd by Woltzen, carried unanimously.
     Motion to approve minutes by Parker, 2nd by Douglas, carried unanimously.
     Maintenance discussed Cahoy estimate for wells and general maintenance.
     Clerk discussed break-in, IMFOA conference and correspondence.
     Mayor discussed condemnation of property in town.
     Old Business:  Mayor discussed new one call procedures.
     Ordinance updates discussed with one change needed
     New Business:  Motion by Woltzen, 2nd by Douglas to set public hearing for 2021-22 Budget for March 22nd, 7:00 P.M. at city hall, carried unanimously.
     Motion by Parker, 2nd by Pilkington to approve Peg Legs liquor license, carried unanimously.
     City Maintenance will flush hydrants beginning this spring, it will not be contracted out.
     Hazardous Waste Day is set for June 7th.  Hours will be 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. 
     Motion to approve Resolution #616 – Transfer of Funds by Heiken, 2nd by Douglas, Roll Call Vote taken, all ayes, carried unanimously.   
      Treasurer’s Report: January 2021 Revenues by Fund: General 5,353.76, Utilities 6,211.08, Special 4,972.00.  Total Revenues: $16,536.84.  Stands approved as read.
     Motion to pay bills by Parker, 2nd by Heiken, carried unanimously.
 
Payable: Alliant Energy 2848.16, WCTA 276.38, B. Luckason 216.88 (net), S. Overy 484.97 (net), R. Bauer 1006.74 (net), L. McNally 1461.81 (net), Federal & SS 1172.21 (payroll), Ipers 718.53 (payroll), Ag Source 25.50 (water tests), Kensett Water 102.25 (sewer fees), L. McNally 106.72 (mileage – general), Waste Management 1426.02 (garbage & recycling), C. Pulju 184.70 (net), KFD 400.00 (fire protection),  Tractor Loan Payment #25 – 321.98 (casino $ – general), Northwood Anchor 78.00 (2 year subscription – general), IAMU 575.00 (dues – water), Menards 78.03 (supplies – general, water, sewer), Northwood Anchor 244.69 (publications – general), L. McNally 50.00 (phone  – general), Old Republic Surety 175.00 (clerk bond – general), A & I Auto 33.45 (parts – general), Peterson Excavating 3420.00 (snow removal – road use), Baker & Taylor 234.23 (books), Midwest Tape 22.49 (dvd’s), Culligan 10.70 (water), A. Bergdale 105.00 (cleaning), L. Albright 40.00 (snow removal), D & C Window 30.00 (service). 
 
Disbursements by Fund: General 4,620.06, Special 4,875.43, Utilities 1,108.11, Payroll 5245.84 (gross).    
     Total Disbursements: $15,849.44.
 
Motion to adjourn by Douglas, 2nd by Woltzen, carried unanimously.
 
Lori J. McNally, CMC, City Clerk                                                                                            Corey Pulju, Mayor
 
     The Kensett City Council meet in special session 3/22/21 at 7:00 P.M. with Mayor C. Pulju presiding.  Council Members present were Woltzen, Parker & Douglas.  Absent: Pilkington & Heiken.  Mayor opened Public Hearing for 2021-2022 Budget Resolution #617, there being no public input, Mayor closed public hearing.  Motion to approve said Resolution by Douglas, 2nd by Woltzen, Roll Call Vote taken, all ayes, carried unanimously.  Motion to adjourn by Parker, 2nd by Douglas, carried unanimously.
Lori J. McNally, CMC, City Clerk                                                                                            Corey Pulju, Mayor