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Aplington council approves consent agenda, OKs police vehicle computer replacements and sets community dates
Summary
At its Aug. 13 meeting, the Aplington City Council approved its consent agenda (including several building permits), authorized replacing computers in both police vehicles, appointed a library board rural representative, and noted community fundraising and event dates.
The Aplington City Council met Aug. 13 at Aplington City Hall and approved several routine items, voted to replace the computers in both police vehicles and set dates for upcoming community events.
Mayor Jason Mehmen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members Jacobs, Noble, Klahsen and Lindsay Wolff were present; Lage was absent. The council approved the consent agenda — which the motion described as including the meeting agenda, the July 9, 2025 minutes, the financial report ending July 2025 and a list of claims — on a motion by Klahsen seconded by Jacobs; the motion carried unanimously.
Public Works representative Jeff Ridder provided an update on departmental work. The council also approved building permits for Brian Myers, Marvin Fertig, Shason Kramer and Daryl Folken; the approvals were recorded as council action in the meeting record.
Police Chief Matt Lind told the council the department needs to replace the computers in both patrol vehicles. After brief discussion, Councilmember Klahsen moved and Councilmember Jacobs seconded a motion to approve the replacements; the motion passed unanimously.
Matthew Klahsen provided an update on a fire department grant application; the transcript records the update as informational and does not describe a formal action connected to that report.
Alexis Karsjens reported that the library’s Summer Program concluded with more than 1,000 attendees across 30 programs. The council approved a motion by Jacobs, seconded by Klahsen, to appoint Eunice Schipper as the Library Board rural representative.
An individual identified as Frances updated the council on ambulance calls and fundraising efforts. The Clerk and Councilmember Lindsay Wolff reported that pool donations and pledges have reached over $15,000 toward a $25,000 dollar-for-dollar match.
Councilmember Wolff moved and Councilmember Jacobs seconded a motion to approve a proclamation declaring National “See Tracks? Think Train Week” for Sept. 15–21, 2025; the motion carried unanimously. The council also set the city’s Trick-or-Treat for Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The City Clerk announced that election packets are available at City Hall.
A motion by Jacobs, seconded by Klahsen, to adjourn carried unanimously; the meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda (agenda, July 9 minutes, financial report ending July 2025, claims list): motion by Klahsen, second Jacobs — approved unanimously. - Police vehicle computer replacement: motion by Klahsen, second Jacobs — approved unanimously. - Library Board appointment (Eunice Schipper): motion by Jacobs, second Klahsen — approved (vote recorded as passed in meeting record). - Proclamation: National “See Tracks? Think Train Week” (Sept. 15–21, 2025): motion by Wolff, second Jacobs — approved unanimously. - Adjournment: motion by Jacobs, second Klahsen — approved unanimously.
Financial note: the meeting packet lists revenues ending July 2025 totaling $163,837.86 across city funds (General Fund $33,540.92; Road Use Tax $12,191.68; Local Option Sales Tax $10,295.18; Water $16,852.82; Sewer $14,697.25; Electric $75,326.18).
