The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.

Present:  Mayor Porter; Council Members:  Kallsen, Woodley, Dorhout, Cauwels, Harvey

Absent:  None

Staff Present:  Craig Coffey, City Administrator, Tom Kane, Public Works Director, Jim Pickner, City Attorney, Mike DeBruin, Police Chief, Brad Meyers, Ambulance Director.

Standard Agenda Items

Item 1.  Approval of October 23, 2000 Minutes.  Moved by Harvey/Cauwels to approve the Minutes of October 23, 2000.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item 2.  Approval of Schedule of Claims.  Moved by Woodley/Dorhout to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item 3.  Open Business from the Community (limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per item.)  There was no open business from the community.

Item 4.  Staff Reports/Discussion.

• Mr. Coffey reported that final details are being worked out on the new Pamida site and options have also been secured on the Bomgaar's property.  He added that the City Attorney is drafting an obligation agreement with Bomgaar's. 
• It was reported that the Open House for Hawarden Area Partnership for Progress (HAPP) has been rescheduled from Wednesday, Nov. 8 to Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at the High School Commons from 6-8pm. 
• Mr. Coffey reported that the City has not yet closed on the Middle School property but was expected to before the next meeting. 
• He announced that we have selected Farmers State Bank to retain our checking account for the next 2 years as the best bid. 
• He referred the Council to Cityscape magazine, the subject of burning is discussed and how State law may mandate no burning in the future.
• The January council meetings will be changed to January 8 and 22. 
• Mr. Coffey will be going to Muscatine, Iowa for a Telecommunications Conference on the 14th and 15th. 
• Tom Kane, Public Works Director, reported that all City utility positions have now been filled.

Item 5.  Mayor Report.  Mr. Porter reported on the Latham Conference in Storm Lake on November 13^th and a legislative economic forum on November 27^th in Sheldon.

Other Agenda Items

Item 6.  Discussion of Calliope Village.  Lanny Booth was present to discuss various items regarding Calliope Village.  He stated that he believed we have a unique treasure in Calliope Village. He discussed the fact that some of the principals involved in the operation and success of the village are getting older and burned out.  He explained the need for more volunteers to keep the village running and stressed the need for the City to begin to think of how the village could be managed in the future so that it doesn't die out.

Item 7.  Public Hearing on RR Crossing Closing and Other Rail Crossing Improvements. A brief video on railroad crossings was played and Tom Kane, Public Works Director described the study and the process since 1996.  A representative from the railroad was also present to answer questions. 

The Public Hearing was opened on the Railroad Crossing Closing and comments and concerns were received. Carol Winterfeld spoke against the crossing at 17^th Street saying that having to drive to 16^th deprived him of his right to direct access, split his property, and devalued it. Wilbur Grader spoke against it also. He cited the number of trips he makes to the shed each day for his business and inquired about turning around. Denny Peters asked about the pit crossing and said he was for closing it.  Shelly Clough stated that she was in favor of the closing that it would reduce traffic and the speed in the area.  She also requested a stop sign at Avenue D and 16^th Street due to the visibilty problem on the corners. Tom indicated that two other ladies had stopped by the City Hall and complained about the corner as well. Mr. Winterfield also stated that Mr. Ernie Packard was unable to attend the meeting and was against the closing of the crossing also. The public hearing was closed.

Item 8.  Appointment of new member to the Planning Commission to fill out the term vacated by Mrs. Arlys Peters (if ready).  This item was postponed until the next regular meeting.

Item 9.  Resolution No. 2000-37 - Setting a Date for a Public Hearing on Amendments to a TIF Area and Requests Review of the Plan.  Moved by Dorhout/Cauwels to approve Resolution No. 2000-37, Setting a Date for a Public Hearing on Amendments to the TIF Area and Requests Review of the Plan.  The Public Hearing was set for December 4, 2000. Aye:  Kallsen, Woodley, Dorhout, Cauwels.  Nay:  Harvey.  Motion carried.

Item 10.  Third Reading of Ordinance No. 584 - An Ordinance of the City of Hawarden Creating a New Title of the City Code Entitled Miscellaneous and Creating a New Chapter Within the Title Entitled "Ambulance Charges for Service and Materials" Providing a Repealer, Severability and Effective Date.  Moved by Kallsen/Cauwels to pass Ordinance No. 584 to its third and final reading.  A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 11.  Third Reading of Ordinance No. 585 - An Ordinance of the City of Hawarden vacating the north 7 ft of an east-west alley located on the east side of Avenue E between 12^th and 13^th Streets specifically located between lots 9 & 10, Block 61, Ames Second Addition.  Moved by Cauwels/Harvey to pass Ordinance No. 585 to its third and final reading.  A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 12.  Third Reading of Ordinance No. 586 - An Ordinance of the City of Hawarden vacating a 16 ft. wide by 150 ft. long east-west alley located on the west side of Avenue F between 17^th and 18^th Streets specifically located between lots 3 & 4, Block 29, Calliope Addition.  Moved by Dorhout/Woodley to pass Ordinance No. 586 to its third and final reading.  A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 13.  Third Reading of Ordinance No. 587 - An Ordinance of the City of Hawarden, Iowa Vacating all the Alleys Located in Block 36, Ames First Addition.  Moved by Woodley/Kallsen to pass Ordinance No. 587 to its third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item 14.  Resolution No. 2000-35, Approving the Disposition of Property - A Public Hearing and the opening and acceptance of bids for the sale of vacant property located south of First Street east of Highway 12, with a minimum bid of trading the property at the NE corner of 10^th and Central and other valuable considerations.  The property is more specifically described as Lot 3, the cul-de-sac, and portions of Lots 2, 4 and 5 of the Hawarden Industrial Park.  Adopting a Resolution of the same.  Moved by Dorhout/Woodley to postpone this Resolution until the November 20^th Council meeting, pending a new layout for the Pamida site.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item 15.  Third Reading of Ordinance No. 588 - An Ordinance of the City of Hawarden vacating the entire Cul-de-sac and a 55 ft. portion of Avenue F south of First Street, east of Highway 12 of the Hawarden Industrial Park, retaining a 70 ft. wide public utility easement.  Staff discussed the new site plan being discussed with Pamida.  He said the new plan would require the vacation of a larger portion of Avenue F than what is listed in Ordinance No. 588. The amended ordinance would vacate the cul-de-sac and 104.16ft of the southern straight right-of-way of Avenue F leaving 173.22ft of Avenue F right-of-way south of First Street remaining. Moved by Kallsen/Dorhout to amend Ordinance No. 588 and approve the Amended Ordinance No. 588 on its first reading.  A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously. 

Item 16.  Discussion of Potential Housing Project.  Staff presented some additional housing alternatives as part of the process of working on housing in the City. Council discussed the alternatives and chose to continue discussions on housing issues in the future.

Item 17.  Approval of Agreement to take possession of the LSS Property.  LSS requested to terminate their lease and give the City back the property.  This agreement allows the lease to be terminated and clarifies the separation terms that would become effective October 31.  Moved by Cauwels/Kallsen to approve the agreement to discontinue the lease and sever the relationship with LSS.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Dorhout/Woodley to adjourn the Council Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

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Ricard Porter, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Craig Coffey, City Administrator