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Macksburg council approves August claims totaling $7,446.82; treasurer report shows $381,487.18 on hand
Summary
At its Aug. 4 meeting the Macksburg City Council approved August claims including a $4,000 tree removal charge and $750 in park mowing; the July treasurer's report shows combined balances of $381,487.18 across accounts.
The Macksburg City Council approved the city’s August claims and received the July 2025 treasurer’s report at its Aug. 4 meeting.
The claims docket listed utility charges and vendor payments, including $4,000 for tree removal in the park (Huddleston), $750 to Caleb Decker for five mowing visits, annual dues for multiple organizations, and various utility bills. The total of approved claims as presented in the minutes was $7,446.82.
City Clerk Tricia Gardner presented the July treasurer’s report showing account balances of $3,558.49 in checking, $350,981.73 in savings, and $26,946.96 in certificates of deposit, for a total of $381,487.18. The report lists transfers and year-to-date account activity but does not break down reserve designations or restricted funds.
Council approved the claims as part of the consent agenda; the consent motion was made by Council Member Jimi Davis and seconded by Council Member Matt Owens and carried unanimously. The minutes note that claims were presented and approved by the council unless shown as stricken; the record does not show any stricken items or individual discussion of line items during the meeting.
The minutes also show the clerk will pursue scheduled administrative follow-ups, including contacting the County Treasurer about payments and seeking vendor quotes to update the basketball court surface.
