Executive Council of Iowa Monday, January 05, 2026 10:00 AM Teleconference Only

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Hon. Kim Reynolds | Governor
Hon. Paul D. Pate | Secretary of State
Hon. Rob Sand | Auditor of State
Hon. Roby Smith | Treasurer of State
Hon. Mike Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference Only
Conference Call Phone Number: (877) 304-9269
Conference Code Pin: 364626

1.Approval of Minutes

1. A.Approval of the minutes from the Executive Council meeting held on December 01, 2025 and the Board of Canvass meeting held on December 22, 2025.

2.Iowa Code §7D.10

1. A.Attorney General’s office requests Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $31,340.00.

3.Outside Counsel

1. A.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Cashman, Michele v. University of Iowa Hospitals and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:            Ryan Clark
                   505 5th Avenue
                   Suite 729
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $175.00 Per Hour  

2. B.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Munoz, Jose v. Iowa State Penitentiary, State of Iowa, and Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:            Ryan Clark
                   505 5th Avenue
                   Suite 729
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $175.00 Per Hour  

4.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $78,619.36. On December 15, 2024, the State Hygienic Laboratory was damaged due to water damage from an overflowed sink. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

2. B.Department of Health and Human Services is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $5,467.41. On June 26, 2025, the generator, meter, and rooftop heating and ventilation components at Eldora State Training School were damaged due to lightning strike. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and reimbursement. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.  

3. C.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $490.00. This brings the total allocation to $5,190.00. On July 15, 2025, a shelter at Lake Macbride State Park was damaged due to a storm and large fallen tree branch. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

4. D.Department of Corrections is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $24,113.64. On July 25, 2025, the carpet and equipment in the CERT training room was damaged by mold due to extended humid weather, increased rainfall and ineffective A/C system. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

5. E.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,271.17. On October 14, 2025, equipment along Highway 4 at Beaver Creek in Palo Alto County was exposed due to excessive erosion. Request is to cover repair costs.

   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to audit of actual invoices and supporting documentation and demonstration that no costs covered by the maintenance contract have been included.

6. F.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $22,765.92. On July 7, 2025, an exposed warning tape and shallow cable was discovered at Culvert Crossing at Bass Creek in Webster County. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices and supporting documentation and demonstration that no costs covered by the maintenance contract have been included.

7. G.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,384.24. On November 3, 2025, Vehicle #45 was damaged by a rabbit. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

8. H.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,062.22. On October 16, 2025, Vehicle #93 was damaged by a pheasant. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

9. I.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $7,086.44. On October 26, 2025, Vehicle #203 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

10. J.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,282.50. On November 17, 2025, Vehicle #614 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

11. K.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,780.44. On November 7, 2025, Vehicle #1303 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

12. L.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $21,690.79. On November 15, 2025, Vehicle #1542 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

13. M.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,406.35. On November 12, 2025, Vehicle #2346 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

14. N.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,141.32. On November 6, 2025, Vehicle #2552 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

15. O.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,844.55. On November 3, 2025, Vehicle #105505 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

16. P.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $8,636.47. On October 27, 2025, Vehicle #105571 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

17. Q.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,923.31. On November 5, 2025, Vehicle #106073 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

18. R.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $919.91. This brings the total allocation to $3,743.43. On September 29, 2025, Vehicle #39 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

19. S.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $280.15. This brings the total allocation to $2,626.85. On September 30, 2025, Vehicle #186 was damaged by a raccoon. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

20. T.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,017.53. This brings the total allocation to $3,417.13. On September 5, 2025, Vehicle #212 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

21. U.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,896.40. This brings the total allocation to $5,427.26. On September 14, 2025, Vehicle #320 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

22. V.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $494.04. This brings the total allocation to $3,780.84. On July 29, 2025, Vehicle #623 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

23. W.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $115.49. This brings the total allocation to $3,874.32. On September 16, 2025, Vehicle #15552 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

5.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Board of Regents ………………....……………...................$77,359.25
   On January 21, 2025, the University Capitol Centre was damaged due to coupling on chilled water pipe and pipe breakage. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

2. B.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$3,313.75
   On September 22, 2025, Vehicle # 363 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $293.50 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

3. C.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$2,834.00
   On August 11, 2025, the Backbone State Park Cabin 9 was damaged by lightning strike. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

4. D.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$4,258.00
   On August 6, 2025, the Clear Lake Water Patrol Boat Hoist was damaged due to windstorm. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

5. E.Department of Natural Resources………………....……………...................$3,990.88
   On November 19, 2024, and December 12, 2024, the Elk Rock State Park Campground Equipment shed was broken into. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $3,939.12 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

6. F.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$14,968.00
   On June 10, 2025, mower fire occurred at Lake Anita State Park. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $12.30 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

7. G.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$42,995.00
   On June 12, 2024, the Loess Hills State Forest building was damaged due to hailstorm. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $11,596.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

8. H.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$27,460.00
   On May 24, 2024, The Swan Refuge at Red Rock Wildlife Management Area was damaged due to flooding. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $19,628.89 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

9. I.Gray Miller Persh, LLP…………………………………….…......................................$768.40
   2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW 
   Suite 226 
   Washington, D.C. 20007
   Iowa PBS
   
   Steve Blankenship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from Iowa PBS.

10. J.Marquess & Hoyer Law Office, P.C.…………………………......................................$6,000.00
    203 W. High Street
    P.O. Box 51
    Toledo, IA 52342
    Criminal Prosecution for Meskwaki Settlement Matters
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the General Fund.

11. K.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$320.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 

    Barnes, Adam v. Iowa State Penitentiary, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

12. L.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$390.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Therese Blake v. Woodward Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    

    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

13. M.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$367.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Carlson, Timothy M. v. University of Northern Iowa, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

14. N.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$368.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Gabel-Reisen, Regina v. Anamosa State Penitentiary and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

15. O.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$448.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    McInroy, Mark v. Iowa Department of Natural Resources and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

16. P.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$227.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Mendenhall, Mark v. Clarinda Correctional Facility and State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

17. Q.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$52.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Peppers, Amber v. UIHC, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

18. R.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$87.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Sonier, Emma v. State of Iowa Department of Correction, Self- Insured, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

19. S.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$715.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Starrett, Christopher v. Department of Public Safety and State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    

    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

20. T.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$241.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    VanHorn v. Eldora State Training School, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

21. U.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$17.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Wink, Stephen v. North Correctional Facility and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

6.Information Items

1. A.Per the Civil Reparations Trust Fund Agreement, $329,808.00 will be transferred to Iowa Legal Aid. This is the final payment.

7.Adjourn Meeting