City of Brooklyn, IA

06/12/2026

BROOKLYN, IOWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THE BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT
6:00 P.M. on Monday, June 15, 2026
At City Hall, 138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

Council: W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich, Bill McLain, Skip Solem and Leah Keller
Mayor: Matt VanTomme, Supt. of Public Works Brian VanTomme

Welcome to Visitors – 5 minute time limitation for speaking. No profanity will be tolerated, and no personal attacks against Council Members or City Staff will be allowed.

ROLL CALL

MINUTES
1. Approve previous minutes as drafted from the June 1, 2026 Council Meeting
2. Review Library minutes from June 1, 2026

FINANCE
1. Approve Claims
2. Review RIF applications and award money

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING
1. Building permits

ATTORNEY– Legal Matters

ADJOURN
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Marcy Van Wyk-Haddrell, Treasurer
Opportunity will be granted to All Citizens who wish to discuss their Concerns with the City Council at frequent intervals throughout the meeting.

06/11/2026

🎈Kiddie Parade MOVED INDOORS

➡️Where: Micheal J Manatt Community Center
➡️When: 6pm, lineup 5:40pm in the atrium
➡️What has changed: WALKING PARADE, no wheels. Bring your kiddos to walk and wave to the community prior to the Little Miss and Mister Contest

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Brooklyn Public Library Board Meeting
June 1, 2026 at 5pm
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Public Library was held Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5p.m. Those present were President Matt Maschmann (via phone), Secretary Beth Meldrem, Treasurer Jamie McClenathan (via phone), Board Members- Mary Jo Collum, Chris Hurst, Bob Lacina, Sherry Korns-Johnson and Library Director Josh Gerard.
Vice-President Chris Hurst called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m. Minutes were read. Motion by Jamie; 2nd by Bob to approve the May 4, 2026 minutes. All Ayes. Motion carried
Treasurer’s Report
First State Bank Checking - $ 500.00
Building & Maintenance Fund - $3,235.09
First State Bank CDs - $25,891.36
Brooklyn Municipal Utilities $600
Brooklyn Telecommunications $79.37
Amazon- books $1,545.40
Amazon-tech kid/software $8.55
Amazon - supplies $139.87
Payroll $4,251.92
1st State Bank $698.14
IPERS $541.86
Treasurer State of Iowa $43.00
Wellmark $643.08
Motion by Mary Jo; 2nd by Bob to approve the above claims. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business - none

New Business
Code of Conduct Policy was reviewed and will be tabled for further discussion in July.
Library Director’s Report
BGM field trips went well with 246 young patrons visiting and several of them getting new cards
Summer Reading program starts June 1. Nearly 100 have started their reading logs.

Story Time events for June will include Bagpipes, Juggler, Puzzles, and Landes Park with Amy Durbin. Please check out the fun on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

There will be a library themed float for Flag Days decorated by Toshia Williams. The candy is being funded by Friends of the Library.
Interlibrary Loan is instituting summer hours. They will be running one route and deliveries will be on Tuesdays. This may slow things down, just keep that in mind when you are requesting items.

The next board meeting will be on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. Motion by Mary Jo; 2nd by Beth to adjourn at 5:24 p.m.

06/05/2026

Dog found near West Des Moines Street. Please contact Jenny Fiebelkorn she currently has it on her front porch and is desperately trying to find the owners.

06/05/2026

BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday June 1, 2026
At 6:00 P.M.
138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

The Brooklyn City Council met in regular session on Monday June 1, 2026 in the Municipal Building at 138 Jackson Street with Mayor VanTomme opening the meeting at 6:00 P.M. with Councilmen W***y Wonick, Matt Goodrich, Leah Keller and Skip Solem. Absent: Bill McLain. Others present: Brian VanTomme-Supt. of Public Works and Sheri Sharer- City Clerk.

AGENDA
Motion by Wonick, 2nd by Keller to approve the Regular council meeting minutes from May 18, 2026. All Ayes, Motion carried.

FINANCE
Motion by Goodrich, 2nd by Solem to approve the following claims. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Audas Supply, recycling 13,371.50
Brooklyn Lumber, spade 31.99
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 3,998.56
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities, billing fee 284.50
Brooklyn Telecommunications 344.49
Cintas Loc 22M, rug contract 130.08
East Poweshiek Ambulance, vet affairs 134.27
First State Bank, W/H 4,496.83
Hall’s Feed & Seed, grass seed 39.70
Hawkeye Fire & Safety, fire extinguisher inspection 395.50
Hickenbottom, Inc., supplies 481.06
IA. Underground, digging permits 21.90
Iowa Finance Authority, debt payments 322,190.00
IPERS, W/H 2,333.99
Municipal Supply Inc., sewer plant repairs 347.02
Napa, antifreeze 34.63
Poweshiek County Sheriff, contract 12,592.68 Poweshiek Water Assn., water purchased 15,966.42
TM Home Services LLC., mowing 2,950.00
Treas St. of IA., sales tax 2,561.89
Treas St. of IA., W/H 419.17
UMB Bank, debt payments 414,556.88
Visa, supplies 1,417.98
Wellmark, premium 3,829.05
Payroll 23,577.16
Total 826,507.25

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Motion by Wonick, 2nd by Keller to approve computer system written disaster recovery plan policy. All Ayes, Motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS
Brian is still waiting on a quote for the water tower and the guys have been getting the streets ready for seal coating.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING
Council reviewed building permits.

OTHER
Revenue by Fund for May 2026:
General $39,567.21; Fire Department Taxation $8,477.06; Sidewalk $1,136.00; Library $7,912.00; LOST $20,872.14; TIF $4,234.49; Street Improvement $469.16; Road Use Tax $20,004.71; Equipment $25,000.00; Employee Benefits $4,329.77; W. Des Moines $635.62; 2016 WWTP Rev Bond Sinking $11,865.00; Water Rev. Bond Sinking $1,376.67; Series 2021 TIF West Des Moines $93,613.75; Series 2023 Jackson Street $298,790.63; West Des Moines Project $35.80; Water Utility $39,365.16; Sewer Utility $43,386.37; Storm Water Utility $1,377.11. Total $622,448.65

Expenses by Fund for May 2026:
General $45,403.38; Library $7,884.58; LOST $25,000.00; Shop Equipment $109.48; TIF $392,404.38; Road Use Tax $42,865.16; Employee Benefits $12,142.29; West Des Moines $22,152.50; TIF West Des Moines $93,613.75; Series 2023 Jackson Street $298,790.63; Water Utility $57,460.44; Sewer Utility $61,941.79; Storm Water Utility $10.22. Total $1,059,778.60

Moved by Wonick to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 P.M.

06/01/2026

Reminder to not put hot coals into the park trash cans it can cause fires