City of Brooklyn, IA

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

BROOKLYN, IOWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THE BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT
6:00 P.M. on Monday, October 19, 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 October 5, 2026 Council Meeting
2. Review Library Board minutes from October 5, 2026

FINANCE
1. Approve Claims

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Kim Bauman – Splash Pad

PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING
1. Building permits

ATTORNEY– Legal Matters

ADJOURN

10/08/2026

Brooklyn Public Library Board Meeting
October 5, 2026 at 5pm
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Public Library was held Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5p.m. Those present were President Matt Maschmann, Secretary Beth Meldrem, Treasurer Jamie McClenathan, Board Members- Mary Jo Collum, Chris Hurst, Bob Lacina, Sherry Korns-Johnson and Library Director Josh Gerard.
President Matt Maschmann called the meeting to order at 5:01p.m. Minutes were read. Motion by Mary Jo; 2nd by Bob to approve the September 1, 2026 minutes. All Ayes. Motion carried
Treasurer’s Report
First State Bank Checking - $ 500.00
Building & Maintenance Fund - $3,238.33
First State Bank CDs - $25,891.36
Brooklyn Municipal Utilities $500.00
Brooklyn Telecommunications $79.61
Amazon- books $1,344.63
Amazon-tech kid/software $9.62
Brooklyn Hardware (toilet handle) $9.49
Payroll $4,466.77
1st State Bank $731.52
IPERS $569.04
Treasurer State of Iowa $49.16
Wellmark $643.08
Motion by Chris; 2nd by Bob to approve the above claims. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Public Comment: A question was posed to Josh about providing mobile book services to the Montezuma Correctional Facility. The board appreciated the outreach, but the Poweshiek County Jail already has its own library and Montezuma is out of our territory.
Unfinished Business - none

New Business - Chris made a motion for approval of a display to be hung on the south wall of the library for bookmarks to be available to patrons. 2nd by Mary Jo. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Schedule Continuing Education for new board members will take place as soon as possible.

Library Director's Report
Over 60 patrons have signed up to participate in the Adult Fall reading program. The bingo card is a very popular activity! The contest will run until October 31st. You must have your entries turned in by Oct. 31 and winners will be drawn on November 2. Stop in and grab your sheet, if you haven’t already!!
Josh met with new District Consultant Jennifer Smith and discussed library challenges and other pertinent information.

Library Director Josh has completed 30 hours of continuing education.
An upcoming Library Director’s meeting with Brooklyn, Montezuma and Grinnell will take place on October 19, 2026.
This season’s Tournament Tuesday has been sponsored by Brooklyn Fabric Company! Thank you for supporting this very popular weekly event. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please stop by the Library.
The next board meeting will be on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. Motion by Sherry; 2nd by Beth to adjourn at 5:25p.m.

10/07/2026

WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE NOTICE
The City of Brooklyn will be taking the water tower out of service today to allow for interior maintenance, cleaning, and inspection.
During this time, water pressure will be maintained by pumps at the Water Treatment Facility. Residents may notice short periods of slightly higher or lower water pressure while the system is operating without the water tower in service.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while this necessary maintenance is completed.

If you have any questions, please contact Brooklyn City Hall at (641) 522-7066.

10/06/2026

BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday October 5, 2026
At 6:00 P.M.
138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

The Brooklyn City Council met in regular session on Monday October 5, 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, Bill McLain and Leah Keller. Absent: Skip Solem. Others present: Brian VanTomme-Supt. of Public Works, Sheri Sharer- City Clerk, Poweshiek County Sheriff Matt Maschmann, Simone Bates with The Record, Nikki Butler and Lacey Busch.

AGENDA
Motion by Wonick, 2nd by McLain to approve the Regular council meeting minutes from September 21, 2026. All Ayes, Motion carried.

FINANCE
Motion by Keller, 2nd by Wonick to approve the following claims. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Ahlers & Cooney, urban renewal legal 30.00
Audas Supply, recycling & dumpsters 13,516.60
Brooklyn Hardware, supplies 121.35
Brooklyn Lumber, coarse mix 62.91
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 4,245.08
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities, billing fee 285.50
Brooklyn Service Center, fuel 348.70
Brooklyn Telecommunications 340.08
Collum Electric, generator lift station 1,013.74
First State Bank, W/H 5,566.58
Hall’s Feed & Seed, seed 20.50
Iowa One Call, digging permits 31.00
Iowa Prison Industries, street signs 486.42
IPERS, W/H 3,076.06
John Deere Financial, lawn tractor parts 264.03
Live Deep Publishing, legal publishing 248.31
Micobac Labs Inc., water/sewer testing 715.00
Municipal Supply Inc., traffic paint 138.72
Napa Auto Parts, supplies 291.70
Poweshiek County Treas., closed landfill 250.34
Poweshiek Water Assn., water purchased 16,303.62
Treas. St. of IA., sales tax 2,479.85
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 498.33
United Healthcare, life insurance 43.00
Visa, sprayer & paint 1,217.66
Wellmark, premium 3,829.05
Xerox, copier contract 271.50
Payroll 28,736.92
Total 84,432.55
Library Claims
Brooklyn Hardware 9.49
Brooklyn Mun. Utilities 500.00
Brooklyn Telecommunications 79.61
First State Bank, W/H 731.52
IPERS, W/H 569.04
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 49.16
Visa, books & dvds 1,168.82
Wellmark, premium 643.08
Payroll 4,127.62
Total 7,878.34

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Nikki Butler with BED and Brooklyn Chamber updated the Council on the Strategic Plan update for Downtown. They are looking at hiring a landscape architect for the back parking lot. They are wanting to utilize the space more with vendor shows, farmers markets and food trucks.

PUBLIC SAFETY
Matt stated since school has started things are slowing down. The Sheriffs Department has issued 2 tickets with the new dog ordinance that took effect. Matt would like an electric copy of the new dog ordinance so it is easier for the officers to issue the ticket.

PUBLIC WORKS
The water tower will be cleaned Wednesday October 7th. Brian will start draining the tower Tuesday. Estimated time to clean the tower is 5 hours and once samples are back it will take a few days to refill the water tower.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING
Council reviewed building permits.

OTHER
Revenue by Fund for September 2026:
General $71,294.97; Fire Department Taxation $8,093.82; Sidewalk $573.00; Library $10,867.04; LOST $25,493.76; TIF $70,623.95; Street Improvement $384.99; Road Use Tax $17,607.61; Employee Benefits $17,785.33; W. Des Moines $2,710.02; 2016 WWTP Rev Bond Sinking $11,845.00; Water Utility $35,759.50; Sewer Utility $40,486.84; Storm Water Utility $1,322.93. Total $314,848.76

Expenses by Fund for September 2026:
General $56,734.65; Library $7,724.91; Shop Equipment $14.99; Road Use Tax $10,559.10; Employee Benefits $12,115.62; RIF $8,000.00; Water Utility $27,217.67; Sewer Utility $27,932.14; Storm Water Utility $10.22. Total $150,309.30

Moved by McLain to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 P.M.

10/05/2026

Brooklyn Public Library Board Meeting Agenda
October 5, 2026 5:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Minutes Approval September 1, 2026
Public Comment
Financial Reports
Bill Approval
Unfinished Business
New Business – Bookmark wall proposal; Schedule Continuing Education
Library Director's Report
A. Fall Reading program update
B. Met with new District Consultant Jennifer Smith
C. Library Director Continuing Education update
D. Upcoming Library Director’s meeting October 19
E: This season’s Tournament Tuesday has been sponsored by Brooklyn Fabric Company!
Next Meeting Monday November 2, 2026
Adjourn

10/02/2026

BROOKLYN, IOWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THE BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT
6:00 P.M. on Monday, October 5, 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 September 21, 2026 Council Meeting

FINANCE
1. Approve Claims

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. BED and Brooklyn Chamber Joint Strategic Plan Update
PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING
1. Building permits

ATTORNEY– Legal Matters

ADJOURN

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday September 21, 2026
At 6:00 P.M.
138 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA

The Brooklyn City Council met in regular session on Monday September 21, 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, Bill McLain, Leah Keller and Skip Solem. Others present: Brian VanTomme-Supt. of Public Works, Sheri Sharer- City Clerk and Simone Bates with The Record.

AGENDA
Mayor VanTomme opened the Public Hearing. The City of Brooklyn proposes to sell to Greg Beatty the property located at: Lots five, Six, Seven, and Eight in Block Eight in William Mannatt’s First Addition to the Town of Brooklyn, Iowa, according to the Plat thereof appearing of record in Deed Record L, Page 261 by approving the previous transfer of this property by Quit Claim Deed to Greg Beatty, as a married person, filed of record on July 2, 2024 at instrument number 2024-01589. There were no oral or written comments received. Motion by McLain, 2nd by Wonick to close the hearing at 6:01 P.M. All Ayes, Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2026-28: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, POWESHIEK COUNTY, IOWA. Motion by Keller, 2nd by McLain to approve this resolution. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Motion by Wonick, 2nd by McLain to approve the Regular council meeting minutes from September 8, 2026. 4 Ayes, Goodrich abstained, Motion carried.

Council reviewed Library Board minutes from September 1, 2026.

FINANCE
Motion by Wonick, 2nd by Keller to approve the following claims. All Ayes, Motion carried.

Brooklyn Lumber, sign posts 57.99
Brooklyn Pub. Library, tax allocation 3,045.55
Caldwell & Brierly, legal 964.50
Cintas Loc 22M, rug contract 147.63
First State Bank, W/H 3,310.96
Global Reach, hosting fee 118.50
IPERS, W/H 2,128.51
Manatts Inc., tire repair 74.27
Municipal Supply Inc., marking paint 554.88
Poweshiek Co. Secondary Road, fuel 550.65
TIP/REC, lift station 155.85
Treas. St. of IA., W/H 314.91
Visa, IMFO Conf & notary renewal 205.00
Water Solutions Unlimited, phosphate 1,973.80
Wellmark, premium 3,829.11
Payroll 17,291.02
Total 34,723.13

Motion by McLain, 2nd by Goodrich to approve the State of Iowa Annual Urban Renewal Report FY 25-26. All Ayes, Motion carried.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Trick or Treat night will be on October 31, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 P.M.

PUBLIC SAFETY
Council addressed a citizen complaint about junk on a property in town. A letter will be posted. Other properties were discussed in town and letters will be posted to these properties as well.

Moved by McLain to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 P.M.