Item 1a. Approval of February 11, 2004 Minutes. Moved by Lubkeman/Cauwels to approve the Minutes of February 11, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 1b. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Lubkeman/Borchers to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment. 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's Report. Mayor Porter thanked everyone that has recently volunteered for Board positions. He also read an invitation from Prairie Troop 209, inviting the Council to the Eagle Scout ceremony for Jonathan McKinney, Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall.

Item 2b. Staff Reports/Discussion.

• Mr. Coffey presented the Council with the bound finished budgets and stated that the public hearing for final adoption will be held March 10th. He reported that Councilman Borchers and he were able to talk with many legislators and network with several other cities on some legislative issues during their recent trip to Des Moines. Issues that were focused on were rollbacks, property tax credits and the telecommunications bill. Bidding out for the new Fire Station is planned for early March. Marsha Corey from Iowa Codification is coming to meet with staff and the City Attorney on March 3rd to work on more details of the codification. Mr. Coffey stated that he would be advertising for a part time cleaning person for the City Offices, Community Center and the Police Station. He also will be advertising for a full time Police officer in March.
• A number of great activities are coming up that will be in the City newsletter, including a senior trip to the boat, youth after school bowling, Middle and High School party, soccer, flag football, t-ball, baseball/softball, adult softball, and swimming lessons.

Item 3. Public Hearing On Proposed Plans And Specifications, Form Of Contract And Bid Estimate Of Cost For Construction For The Hawarden City Hall/Community Building Improvement. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. There were no oral or written comments. Council agreed to continue the Public Hearing until the next regular Council Meeting on March 10th. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m.

Item 4. Request for Temporary License Transfer of Class LC Alcohol License to the LSS Gymnasium for Saturday, March 6, 2004 - Request from Brian Engleman dba as Sportsman’s Lounge. Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to approve the temporary liquor license transfer for Brian Engleman dba as Sportsman’s Lounge to the LSS Gymnasium on March 6th. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 5. Resolution 2004-25 Appointment/Reappointments of New/Existing Members to the Park Board, Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and Swimming Pool Rules Committee. The Mayor has reviewed all the individuals that have applied for board positions, and almost every volunteer that expressed an interest in serving was given a chance to serve on a committee in some way. Moved by Harvey/Cauwels to approve Resolution 2004-25. Aye: Harvey, Cauwels Lubkeman, Borchers. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6. Resolution 2004-28 - Proposing To Dispose Of Real Property By Dedication For Street Purposes And Scheduling A Public Hearing On The Proposal. This Resolution will rededicate a previously abandoned street in the area north of Central Catering. The street was previously vacated as part of a larger area that was vacated. When the street was reconstructed, it was never formally rededicated. The City Attorney has prepared this resolution to proceed on the rededication as part one of a two-part process. Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to approve Resolution 2004-28, Proposing to Dispose of Real Property and to schedule the Public Hearing for March 10, 2004. Aye: Harvey, Cauwels Lubkeman, Borchers. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

Staff agreed to hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 12:00 Noon at the City Offices to review the Community Center bids, the pricing of various items and possible cuts to the project.

Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.