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The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
Present: Mayor Porter; Council Members: Dorhout, Cauwels, Harvey, Kallsen, Woodley
Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Jim Pickner, City Attorney; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief.
1. Approval of Sept. 11, 14, and Sept. 18, 2000 Minutes. Moved by Woodley/Dorhout to approve the Minutes of Sept. 11, 14, and 18, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Cauwels/Kallsen to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Open Business From the Community (limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per item).
There was no open business from the community.
4. Staff Reports/Discussion.
5. Mayor Report.
Other Agenda Items
Moved by Cauwels/Woodley to move Item 12 up in the order of the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Resolution No. 2000-26, Proposal to Dispose of Property. A resolution authorizing the acceptance of bids for the sale of the north 7 ft. of an east-west alley located on the east side of Avenue E between 12th and 13th Streets specifically located between lots 9 & 10, Block 61, Ames Second Addition, with a minimum bid of $300. This 7 ft. of the alley was reserved at an earlier time for the telecommunications project, but is not needed by the City. Moved by Harvey/Kallsen to sell the north 7ft. of the east-west alley located on the east side of Ave. E, between 12th and 13th Streets. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Third Reading of Ordinance No. 582. An Ordinance of the City of Hawarden amending Chapter 12.08 of the Hawarden Municipal Code repealing section 12.08010(2) "Interruptible Rate" and replacing it with 12.08.010(2) "Wholesale Gas Adjustment Charges" that will allow gas prices over a threshold to be passed on at a wholesale rate. Moved by Woodley/Cauwels to pass Ordinance No. 582 to its third and final reading. Aye: Woodley, Dorhout, Cauwels, Kallsen. Nay: Harvey. Motion carried.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 583. An Ordinance of the City of Hawarden amending Chapter 12.10-12.30 of the Hawarden Municipal Code of Ordinances, thereby increasing the electric rates of the City by 3%. Moved by Harvey/Dorhout to pass Ordinance No. 583, increasing electric rates by 3%, to its second reading. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Request for Temporary Liquor License/Beer & Wine Permit Transfer to the Old City Hall for October 7, 2000. Moved by Kallsen/Cauwels to approve the request for a temporary Liquor License/Beer & Wine Permit for Sportsmanâs Lanes for a wedding reception on October 7, 2000. Aye: Woodley, Dorhout, Cauwels, Kallsen. Nay: None. Abstain: Harvey. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Changing of October City Council Meetings from October 2nd and 16th to October 9th and 23rd. Moved by Harvey/Cauwels to change the regular City council dates to October 9th and 23rd. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Discussion of Ambulance Service Rates. A recommendation was made to revise the current rates charged for our ambulance runs and services to bring us closer in line with other service providers. We have adjusted our rate schedule to better match with Medicare. Moved by Cauwels/Harvey to have the City Administrator draw up an ordinance reflecting the new rates. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Publication of Resolution 2000-25. A resolution of necessity for Voluntary Street Assessment Project for Curbing from the existing curbing to the corner, for the south side of 18th Street between Avenue H and I and for curbing on the west side of Avenue I between 17th and 18th Streets. This item was postponed until the next regular Council meeting.
13. Discussion of Electric Line Easement or Ownership (Ray Bockelman). Mr. Coffey was directed to research the past council minutes on this issue and report back to the Council. The City Attorney was directed to begin preparing a response to Mr. Bockelman and continue to research the facts.
14. Resolution No. 2000-27, A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Sign a WAPA Contract Until December, 2005. This four-year agreement addresses our WAPA allocation until 2005. It is being reduced by 4% from present levels with the new contract and has a provision to reduce it further by up to 5% with 5 years written notice. WAPA power is extremely cheap and any reduction in our allocation results in us having to purchase additional higher costing, coal-produced power to meet our power needs. Moved by Dorhout/Kallsen to approve Resolution No. 2000-27. Motion carried unanimously.
15. Discussion of 1977 Disposition of Property. (Presentation by City Attorney). Mr. Pickner addressed the Council on an incorrect legal description in the transference of property that the City sold in 1977. He was directed to take steps to correct the current deed by general consent of the Council.
Moved by Kallsen/Woodley to adjourn the Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
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Ric Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Craig M. Coffey, City Administrator
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