The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, July 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delhi, IA 52223<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The regular meeting of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by President Burger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Present: Burger, Leonard, Staebell, Colgan and Thomspon Beals and Hingtgen via Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Absent: None<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support Staff: Randy Rattenborg. Laurie Kramer via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitors: Maggie Burger and Michael Miller via Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Leonard, second by Staebell. All ayes. Motion carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A motion to approve minutes from previous meetings was made by Thompson, second by Colgan. All ayes. Motion carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Board reviewed claims from the General Fund (81000) as presented. Claims included utilities, maintenance contract, clerical expense, lobbyist expense, technical services and lawn maintenance. Claims totaled $8,699.42 from the General Fund. A motion was made by Staebell, second by Beals to approve the claims. All ayes. Motion carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
June financial reports were presented. The General Fund received $1,199.10 in property taxes for the month, interest in the amount of $6,271.23 and $7,880.00 in miscellaneous revenue for a total of $15,350.33. Expenditures for June were $32,599.28 ending June at $2,254,828.78. The Debt Service Fund received property tax in the amount of $1,628.68 for the month of June and $2,026.06 in interest. Expenditures in June totaled $500.00 ending the month with a balance of $600,594.05. The Dam Improvement Fund received $10,000.00 in revenues with no expenditures ending June with a $100,000.00 balance. A motion was made by Leonard, second by Colgan to receive and file the June financial reports. All ayes. Motion carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maggie Burger was present to discuss a proposed resolution calling for an election on a proposal to enter into a General Obligation Lake Improvements Loan Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $9,200,000.\u00a0 Because state law requires bond election be held only in November the resolution, if passed, would be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.\u00a0 The $9.2M figure was based on the current debt service levy.\u00a0 If the levy was kept at 5.43\/1000 and the trustees paid an additional $250,000 annual toward the debt then the schedule would be would be kept at a maximum of 10 years. The bond issue could be spent in increments depending the project\/s.\u00a0 Speer Financial will be available to help with the process of presenting educational information to residents.\u00a0 Larry Burger suggested forming a committee to work with Speer Financial during this process.\u00a0 Staebell asked Maggie Burger to bring educational information to the August trustee meeting to review.\u00a0 The resolution, if approved, will need to be filed with the Delaware County Commissioner of Elections no later than August 19, 2026.\u00a0 Leonard asked what expenses would be associated with this resolution if the bond issue does not pass.\u00a0 Maggie explained that the District will be paying Dorsey & Whitney, Attn. a start-up cost of around $2,000.\u00a0 There\u2019s no charge to Speer Financial unless the bond issue passes.\u00a0 With no further questions, it was moved by Leonard, seconded by Staebell for the Resolution # 7.15.26 to call for a referendum to issue General Obligation Lake Improvements Loan Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in the principal amount not to exceed $9,200,000. \u00a0Burger asked for a roll call vote.\u00a0 Ayes:\u00a0 Leonard, Colgan, Thompson, Staebell, Beals, Hingtgen and Burger.\u00a0 Nayes:\u00a0 None.\u00a0 Resolution Passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The trustees discussed the possibility of purchasing a picnic table from the LDRA. Questions were raised about possible areas for the table. Leonard made a motion to table until more information could be gathered. Staebell seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Committee Updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events \u2013 Leonard is still working to get proposals for additional work around the Wall of Recognition area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dredge \u2013 Staebell stated he is working with Randy Rattenborg to draft an RFQ proposal for dredging and will be sending out to the trustees for review. The plan is to release the RFQ\u2019s on July 20th<\/sup> with a return date from contractors by August 7th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dam Operations \u2013 Burger and Rattenborg were present for the DNR dam inspection. Nothing major was noted but there is vegetation on both sides of the dam that should be dealt with. Burger said he would look into getting the vegetation removed but some areas will be difficult to remove. Burger also stated that after the inspection it was noted that a cable system needs to be put in place near Marty Pottebaum\u2019s area. Colgen stated he felt Lunda would need to be hired to do that work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Property Management \u2013 Burger suggested getting signage for \u201cno overnight parking\u201d at the Lake Office. Thompson said there have been issues with people leaving trash on the beaches and would like to have signage placed for \u201ccarry-in\/carry-out\u201d. Leonard said he will look into ordering signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance & Budget \u2013 No new updates<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Comment: None<\/p>\n\n\n\n A motion to adjourn was made by Staebell, second by Leonard. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District Wednesday, July 15, 2026 4:00 pm Delhi, IA 52223 The regular meeting of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District was called to order at 4:00 p.m. … Continue reading