Executive Council of Iowa Monday, December 01, 2025 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 November 3, 2025.

• 11.03.2025 Minutes.pdf (0.36 MB)

2.Iowa Code §7D.10

1. A.Attorney General’s office requests Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $30,400.00.

• SVP December TOS Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• SVP AG Request Letter.pdf (0.12 MB)
• SVP AG December Invoices.pdf (0.66 MB)

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 Ortiz Correa, Edson A v. Community Based Corrections District 6 and State of Iowa and Second Injury, 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  

• Patterson - Ortiz Correa, Edson Outside Council TOS Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Patterson - Ortiz Correa, Edson Outside Council Request.pdf (0.13 MB)

2. B.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Dolph, Ronnie v. Glenwood Resource Center and 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  

• Patterson - Dolph, Ronnie Outside Council TOS Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Patterson - Dolph, Ronnie Outside Council Request.pdf (0.13 MB)

4.Leases

1. A.Lease between DNR and Dino Gingerich
   Date of Lease: February 18, 2025 to December 31, 2029

   Legal Description: 24 feet of frontage and 8 feet of depth in Lot 13 of Block 18 of James McGregor Jr.’s Addition to the Town of McGregor in Clayton County, Iowa. 

   Purpose: Non-commercial use of property's existing structure

   Annual Fee: $159.44

   Kevin Protzmann, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed the above lease and approved the lease as to form.

• 127-B, Dino Gingerich TOS Approval.pdf (0.09 MB)
• 127-B, Dino Gingerich AG Approval.pdf (0.32 MB)
• No. 127-B, Dino Gingerich Signed Contract.pdf (0.50 MB)

2. B.Lease between DNR and Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC
   Date of Lease: December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2030

   Legal Description: Mississippi River frontage at river mile 389.6 in Section 34, Township 68, North, Range 3 West of the 5th P.M., Lee County, Iowa

   Purpose: Fertilizer unloading and loading purposes

   Annual Fee: $1,421.04

   Michael J. Moss, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed the above lease and approved the lease as to form.

• 138-N Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC TOS Approval.pdf (0.15 MB)
• 138-N Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC AG Approval.pdf (0.32 MB)
• 138-N Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC Signed Contract.pdf (5.36 MB)

5.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Natural Resources …………………….…………………………......$2,065.00
   Drainage Assessments Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.43:

   Hancock                $2,065.00
   
   

   Michael J. Moss, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed this request and recommends payment.

• Drainage Taxes Approval Packet.pdf (0.91 MB)

2. B.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$2,177.20
   On April 17, 2025, Vehicle #2358 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, $317.80 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• A. DAS Vehicle #2358 AOS Claim 4036 Approval.pdf (0.15 MB)
• A. DAS Vehicle #2358 AOS Claim 4036 Reimbursement Request + Reversion.pdf (2.67 MB)

3. C.Gray Miller Persh, LLP…………………………………….…......................................$361.60
   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.

• C. GMP IPBS - Approval Packet.pdf (0.39 MB)

4. D.Dorsey & Whitney LLP…………………………………….…......................................$5,897.50
   801 Grand Avenue 
   Unit 4100
   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Iowa Utilities Commission
   
   Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from Iowa Utilities Commission.

• D. Dorsey- IUC Approval Packet.pdf (0.40 MB)

5. E.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.

• E. Marquess Approval Packet.pdf (0.99 MB)

6. F.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$1,305.00
   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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

7. G.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$176.00
   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.

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

8. H.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$1,607.50
   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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

9. I.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$87.50
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Suite 729
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
   Chance, Diana v. University of Iowa 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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

10. J.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$1,445.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Karen Crew v. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 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.

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

11. K.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$96.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Karen Crew v. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 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.

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

12. L.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……..................................................$1,405.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390   
    Furnish, Lloyd 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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

13. M.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……..................................................$144.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390   
    Furnish, Lloyd 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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

14. N.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$1,820.00
    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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

15. O.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$352.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Grilli, Charles v. Eldora State Training School 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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

16. P.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$1,010.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Grilli, Charles v. Eldora State Training School 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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

17. Q.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$122.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 

    Marrero, Brenda f/k/a Brenda Shaefer v. Independence Mental Health Institute  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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

18. R.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$245.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    McBride, Darrell v. Newton 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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

19. S.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$919.00
    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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

20. T.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$192.00
    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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

21. U.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$1,005.00
    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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

22. V.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$665.00
    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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

23. W.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$954.30
    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.

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

24. X.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$864.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Brad Stevenson v. Iowa Department of Transportation, 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.

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

25. Y.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$17.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Valipouralmasi, Azam v. University of Iowa 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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

26. Z.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$367.50
    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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

27. AA.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$175.00
    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. 

• F- AA. Patterson Approval Packet.pdf (6.01 MB)

6.Information Items

1. A.The City of Volga made their sixth Contingency Loan payment of $1,560.00. This loan was approved for $31,200.00 on November 2, 2020 and is prorated not to exceed twenty years. Total repayment to date: $9,360.00. 

7.Adjourn Meeting