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The Council Meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Harvey, Cauwels, Nohava, Woodley, Lubkeman
Absent: Mayor Porter
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; James Pickner, City Attorney;
Staff Absent: Sharole Rens, Finance Officer; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief.
In the absence of the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, Cauwels conducted the meeting.
Item 1a. Discussion of an Economic Development Proposal. Staff presented a proposal to offer a local business to expand. Council authorized staff to proceed with the proposal.
Item 1b. Approval of December 2, 2002 Minutes. Moved by Harvey/Nohava to approve the Minutes of December 2, 2002. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 1c. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Woodley/Lubkeman to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment. Motion carried 3-2.
Item 1d. 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. No report was given.
Item 2b. Staff Reports/Discussion.
Item 3. Closed Session Discussion of Employee Union Labor Agreement - Closed Session Under Iowa Code Chapter 20. At 7:13 p.m., moved by Woodley/Nohava to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing employee union labor agreements under Iowa Code, Chapter 20. Aye: Harvey, Cauwels, Nohava, Woodley, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
At 7:50 p.m., moved by Harvey/Woodley to adjourn Closed Session and resume Regular Session. Aye: Harvey, Cauwels, Nohava, Woodley, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. Request for Temporary License Transfer to the Old City Hall for January 21, 2003. Moved by Woodley/Lubkeman to approve the temporary liquor license transfer for Brian Engleman dba Sportsman’s Lounge to the Old City Hall on January 21, 2003. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Discussion of the Purchase of Property (Closed Session Under Iowa Code 21.5,1,j) and Implementation of Infrastructure for a New Subdivision. At 7:50 p.m., moved by Harvey/Lubkeman to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussion on the purchase of property. Aye: Harvey, Cauwels, Nohava, Woodley, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
At 8:24 p.m., moved by Woodley/Nohava to adjourn Closed Session and resume Regular Session. Aye: Harvey, Cauwels, Nohava, Woodley, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. Resolution No. 2002-59 - A Resolution of the City of Hawarden Authorizing the Sale of Stock the City Received in Principal Financial Group, Inc. and Authorizing the City Administrator to Sign any Letters and Agreements Necessary to Complete Such Sale. Moved by Woodley/Lubkeman to approve Resolution No. 2002-59, Authorizing the Sale of Stock Received in Principal Financial Group and Authorizing the City Administrator to Sign any Letters and Agreements Necessary to Complete such Sale. Aye: Harvey, Cauwels, Nohava, Woodley, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. Discussion of the Use of the LSS Building for a Vo-Tech Type Facility. Discussion was held about the possibility of utilizing the LSS Buildings for a potential vo-tech facility and the opportunity for the high school to pursue alternate tech type training. The school would like to meet with us to explore the possibilities of these buildings and discuss what grants may be available. Mr. Coffey commended the school’s efforts in pursuing such a program and then discussed what this could entail for the City, such as missed property taxes, maintenance & utilities, and losing the building for economic development. No action was taken at this time. Council needed more information on the proposal. The City Administrator will be attending a meeting on this in January.
Item 8. Finalization of Strategic Planning Goals. Mr. Coffey presented the Council with a list of the ratings of the strategic planning goals and provided a break down of these goals by year. This breakdown can now be used as a guide for these goals. No action was taken.
Item 9. City Administrator’s Review. Evaluation sheets were provided to the Council for the City Administrator’s yearly review. Moved by Woodley/Lubkeman to postpone this item until the January 6th Council Meeting when the Mayor could be in attendance. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Woodley/Lubkeman to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Mike Cauwels, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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