Council Minutes - December 4, 2000

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Present: Mayor Porter; Councilmembers: Dorhout, Cauwels, Harvey, Kallsen, Woodley

Absent: None

Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Tom Sedgwick, Telecommunications Director; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Jim Pickner, City Attorney; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief

Standard Agenda Items

Item 1. Approval of the November 20, 2000 Minutes. Moved by Dorhout/Cauwels to approve the November 20, 2000 Minutes with a correction to item 10 changing 914.16 ft. of straight right-of-way of Avenue F to 104.16 ft. of straight right-of-way of Avenue F. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 2. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Kallsen/Woodley 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 there has been no confirmation on the new site for Pamida as of this date. The City Attorney has drafted an agreement for them along with a draft agreement obligating Bomgaars.

He also reported that LSS has officially moved out of the building and the keys have been turned over to the City. The City will be working on developing ideas on filling this facility.

Tom Sedgwick has moved to Hawarden and started his duties on Monday with the City. Tom was also appointed alternate to the Northwest Iowa Solid Waste Committee.

It was reported that the Council Meetings have been televised and they are being run 8 times weekly; Thursday at noon, Friday at 6 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and Monday at 6 p.m.

Mr. Coffey reported that he has submitted the annual TIF Report for the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 fiscal years. This now is all up to date. Also the TIF Debt Certification Report has been sent in prior to its deadline of December 1, 2000. The Annual Budget Report has not been submitted because we are waiting for the auditors to give us figures for the accrual adjustments.

Mr. Coffey told the Council that the City had received items from our Sister City in Wales England. He also gave the Council a report of a presentation he gave to Akron, and Tom Kane gave a short report on the last week’s brief power outage to do maintenance work.

Item 5. Mayor’s Report. Mayor Ric Porter gave his report on the NWIED Meeting held in November and also spoke on behalf of Hawarden at the HAPP Meeting.

Item 6. Resolution No. 2000-35, Approving the Disposition of Property. This is a public hearing for the opening and acceptance of bids for the sale of vacant property located north of 11th Street, east of Central Avenue and west of the Dry Creek, with a minimum bid of $7,000 or other valuable consideration. This property is more specifically described as the southern _ of Lot 3, Block 27 of the Western Town Lots Second Addition. Moved by Cauwels/Kallsen to accept the bid as presented from the First Baptist Church to trade the property for the northern _ of Lot 2, Block 27 of the Western Town Lots Second Addition and various covenants. Aye: Woodley, Dorhout, Cauwels, Kallsen. Nay: Harvey.

Item 7. Discussion/Planning Session regarding Community Center (no public comment will be received.) Needs of a community center within the City were discussed along with financing options for this project. One of the options presented was a community decision on this project with either a sealed ballot or formal election. After talking with the County Auditor, Mr. Coffey said that a formal election ballot could only be for a legally required measure and would only be a yes/no vote on a specific measure such as a bond issue. A special election could be held in 60-90 days for a cost of approximately $1,000. No recommendation was made at this time.

Item 8. Resolution No. 2000-40, Application for Tax Abatement. This is a request for a phased 10-year tax abatement from Mr. Randall Klaus for a new 24’ x 24’ garage valued at $7,350. The property is located at 1111 Avenue I and is legally known as Lot 5, Block 26, Western Town Lot Company’s Second Addition. Staff reported the project is complete and the paperwork is in order. Moved by Kallsen/Woodley to approve this tax abatement for 1111 Avenue I. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 9. Changing the January City Council Meeting dates from January 1st and January 15th to January 8th and January 22nd. Moved by Cauwels/Kallsen to change the above mentioned Council dates. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 10. Third Reading of Amended Ordinance No. 588 - An Ordinance of the City of Hawarden vacating the cul-de-sac and 104.16 ft. of straight right-of-way of Avenue F, south of First Street, east of Highway 12 of the Hawarden Industrial Park. The vacation will leave 173.22 ft. of Avenue F south of 1st St. remaining. Staff reported that the City Attorney researched the plat and determined that it was never filed. Therefore, there is no street to vacate, making this ordinance unnecessary. Staff recommended denying the ordinance. Moved by Harvey/Dorhout to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 588. Aye: None. Nay: Woodley, Dorhout, Cauwels, Harvey, Kallsen. Ordinance No. 588 was then denied.

Item 11. Appointment of City Representative to a Sioux County Habitat for Humanity Steering Committee. It was decided by the Council to try to find a representative from the community to represent the Sioux County Habitat for Humanity. No selection was made. A volunteer will be sought from the community.

Item 12. Strategic Planning - Facilitated by the City Administrator. The results of the strategic planning survey was presented and further discussion was held on various goals. This item will be continued at the next meeting.

Moved by Cauwels/Kallsen to adjourn the Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned.

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Ricard Porter, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Craig Coffey, City Administrator

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hawarden Public Library
Monday, December 4, 2000 at 7:00 P.M.

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MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING Hawarden Public Library Monday, December 4, 2000 at 7:00 P.M.

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MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hawarden Public Library
Monday, December 4, 2000 at 7:00 P.M.