MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hawarden Public Library
Monday, October 21, 2002 at 7:00 PM

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

Present: Council Members: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Nohava, Harvey.

Absent: Mayor Porter; Council Member: Woodley.

Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief.

Staff Absent: Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Sharole Rens, Finance Officer; James Pickner, City Attorney.

Standard Agenda Items

In the absence of the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, Cauwels conducted the meeting.

Item 1a. Approval of October 7th and October 14th, 2002 Minutes. Moved by Harvey/Nohava to approve the Minutes with corrections on the October 7th Minutes, Item 4, to read Nohava voting Nay, and also October 14th Minutes to read Cauwels being absent from this meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 1b. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Nohava/Lubkeman to approve the Schedule of Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 1c. Open Business from the Community (limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per item). There was no open business from the community.

Item 2a. Mayor Report. Mayor Porter was absent from this meeting.

Item 2b. Staff Reports/Discussion.

• Mr. Coffey reported that the driller would be here this week to make final plans for the Golf Course. He met with the Union County Commissioners on the Fire Protection Agreement. He also stated that the pop can drop off has been moved and that demolition is complete on the grain bin site. Mr. Coffey reported that Sharole Rens and himself would be attending the Iowa Finance Officer’s training on the State’s new budgeting forms and financial reporting. Sharole will also be attending computer and unemployment insurance training.
• Chris Myres will be attending a IAMU Telecommunications meeting in Spencer.
• Mr. Coffey reported that the HAPP Director and the Activities Director are planning a downtown business scavenger hunt for kids Saturday, October 26th at 11:00 a.m.
• The new police car is in and the new truck for the Gas Department is expected next month.

Other Agenda Items

Item 3. Presentation From Missouri River Energy Service MRES - Mr. Bill Radio. Mr. Bill Radio was present to give his presentation from the Missouri River Energy Service on the contract renewal, switch in billing by WAPA for the members and other changes occurring in the energy arena.

Item 4. Third Reading of Ordinance 611- Rezoning Request 2002-02, (Owners/Applicants - Mr. Dan and Jane Waterman). An ordinance presented to rezone property from I-3 (Heavy Industrial) to A-1 (Agricultural). The property is bordered by Avenue L to the west (platted only), Avenue O to the east (platted only) the railroad R-O-W to the north and 3rd Street to the South. The property is commonly known as 1409 - 3rd Street. Legally, the property is described as the eastern portion of Outlet 3, of Cutler’s Addition, lying east of Avenue L Street right-of-way. The area is surrounded by residential and agriculturally zoned property on three sides. Heavy Industrial zoning lies to the west, but is currently in agricultural use. The property is controlled by one entity with agricultural and residential uses on the property. The proposed change will square off the boundaries of the district and will more accurately reflect the uses occurring on the property. The Planning Commission unanimously approved to rezone the property to A-1. Moved by Harvey/Lubkeman to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance 611. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Nohava, Harvey. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 5. Request for Renewal of Alcohol License Permit with Sunday Sales for Truesdell Oil Co./Quick Corner. Moved by Nohava/Harvey to approve the request for Renewal of Alcohol License with Sunday Sales by owners, Jules and Mary Johnson of Truesdell Oil, privately held corporation d/b/a The Quick Corner located at 901 - 10th Street. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6. Review and Discussion of Draft Utility Service Rules. Mr. Coffey reviewed Chapters 4, 5 and 6 of the Draft Utility Service Rules with the Council. No action was taken.

Moved by Nohava/Harvey to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

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Mike Cauwels, Mayor Pro-Tem