Councilman Nohava was recorded present at 7:00 p.m.

Item 1a. Approval of March 10, 2004 Minutes. Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to approve the Minutes of March 10, 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 encouraged everyone to take part in the upcoming Spring clean up. He thanked Councilman Borchers and Councilman Cauwels for attending the League of Cities Meeting and also thanked Mr. Coffey for representing Hawarden on KSOU regarding the Laborshed Program. He also encouraged everyone to take part in the Hawarden Lead Program.

Item 2b. Staff Reports/Discussion. Councilman Borchers and Councilman Cauwels attended the NW League Meeting in Orange City in which the presenter reviewed the plans for the new hospital between Orange City and Alton. Mr. Coffey reported that Mina Kaskie and Shirley Busch have been hired as a part-time cleaning team for the City. The ambulance squad has also elected Frank Harry as their new Ambulance Director. Tom Kane said that Clean-Up Week is set for April 26 - 30.

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 Center Project. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:12 p.m. There were no oral or written comments received. Mayor Porter declared the hearing closed at 7:13 p.m.

Moved by Nohava/Cauwels to continue the Public Hearing until the April 28th Council Meeting. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4. Presentation From Dr. Matonak from Northwest Community College. Dr. Matonak from NCC presented results from the Economic Impact Study and the positive effects NCC has on the economy, community and lives of its students. He discussed financing, challenges and opportunities available with the new programs. He asked for comments and input from the Council. Mr. Coffey highlighted the projects NCC has been involved in with the City. Mayor Porter commented on the training that has been done through NCC for our EMT’s and providing college level classes to the high school. Discussion involved the possibility of using the ICN Room for classes and on-line courses.

Item 5. Request for Renewal of Class “C” Liquor License With Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales for the Hawarden Golf Course for 6 Months - a Request by Sportsman’s Lounge, Inc. dba Hawarden Golf Course, Owners Brian and Karen Engleman, Located at 4502 Buchanan to Renew Their License. Moved by Nohava/Cauwels to approve the renewal of the Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service/Sunday Sales for the Hawarden Golf Course for 6 months. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6. Resolution 2004-31 - Approving a Release Agreement with Federated Mutual Insurance Company, Regarding Bonderson’s of Hawarden, Inc. at the Former NAPA Store Property. Jim Pickner, City Attorney, explained the progress accomplished on this project. Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to approve Resolution 2004-31. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 7. Discussion on Applying for Community Attraction & Tourism (CAT) Grant. The State announced that it was taking new grant applications with a deadline of May 14th. If the grant application is approved, it might be necessary to move up the bridge removal project and the Dry Creek piping project. Private fundraising and additional funding may also be needed. The Council directed staff to pursue the grant further.

Moved by Harvey/Nohava to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.