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The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
Present: Mayor Porter; Council Members: Nohava, Cauwels, Borchers, Harvey.
Absent: Councilman Lubkeman.
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Jim Pickner, City Attorney; Sharole Rens, Finance Officer.
Staff Absent: None.
1a. Approval of May 12, 2004 Minutes. Moved by Cauwels/Borchers to approve the Minutes of May 12, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
1b. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Nohava/Borchers to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment. Motion carried unanimously.
1c. Open Business From the Community (limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per item). There was no open business from the community.
2a. Mayor's Report. Mayor Porter stated that EMS Week was held last week and thanked the Hawarden Ambulance Personnel for their participation in the program. He asked everyone to recognize the WWII veterans and their families on Saturday, May 29th at the West Sioux Auditorium. He reminded everyone of the upcoming Primary Election on June 8th and also asked everyone to slow down and drive cautiously now that school was out.
2b. Staff Reports/Discussion. Mr. Coffey reported that a Special Council Meeting would be held at 7 p.m. on May 31st at the City Offices. He also stated that the CAT Grant was completed and sent off but we will not hear until August if we are approved. Calliope Village will be opening Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. and volunteers are still needed to paint two buildings. Tom Kane stated that natural gas prices are $2 higher than last winter. The City-Wide Cleanup Project came in under budget at a price of $7,500. Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director, stated that HGTV will be removed from the local channel package due to contractual obligations. Rate increases and new cable channels and lineups will be in the June billing.
3. Public Hearing of FY 2003-04 Budget Amendment. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. There were no oral or written comments received. Because of advertising requirements, the Public Hearing will be continued on May 31, 2004 at 7 p.m. at the City Offices.
4. First Reading of Ordinance 627 - Amending Solid Waste Rates and Fees. This ordinance will implement the contract drawn up at the last regular meeting. Moved by Cauwels/Nohava to approve the first reading of Ordinance 627. Aye: Nohava, Cauwels, Borchers, Harvey. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
5. First Reading of Ordinance 628 - Amending Alternate Sanitary Sewer Rates by Lowering the Initial Cost of the Alternate Sanitary Sewer Systems and Clarifying Usage Rates. This Ordinance will lower the initial cost of the alternate sewer system previously adopted. Moved by Borchers/Cauwels to approve the first reading of Ordinance 628. Aye: Nohava, Cauwels, Borchers, Harvey. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Discussion of Drafting a Noise Ordinance. Mike DeBruin, Police Chief, stated that noise issues have continued to surface over the last two years in various parts of the City and complaints have been increasing. He recommended drafting an ordinance to address these concerns. This would be an ordinance based on zoning, decibel levels, time of day, and the duration and frequency of the noise. Provisions would be made to exempt church chimes and vehicles with proper exhaust systems along with provisions exempting certain holidays and festivals. A decibel meter would cost under $1,000. Staff was directed to move forward on this item and draft a noise ordinance.
7. Approving a Seal Coat Bid. Mr. Coffey stated that we have increased the seal coat coverage this year from 63,000 to 80,000 sq. yds., as budgeted. Two bids were received: Road Guy @ 52.9 cents per sq. yard; and Top Kote @ 51.8 cents per sq. yard. Moved by Borchers/Cauwels to accept the bid of Top Kote at 51.8 cents a sq. yard. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Community Center.
a. Discussion/Approval of outside additions to the Community Center Project; Discussion was held on the various additions and financing of the add-ons to the Community Center Project. Council chose to table this item until the next regular Council Meeting to work through the costs of the project additions.
b. Architects/Engineer Bill; Mr. Coffey explained the dispute of the architect’s/engineer’s bill and recommended paying one half of the bill until the bill could be reviewed. Moved by Borchers to pay one half of the bill. Motion died for lack of second. Council moved to table this item until the next meeting.
c. Finishes. Keri from In Vision, along with the Indoor Committee and the City Staff met at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26 to go over carpet samples and color schemes. She will return again next week with different options for the Community Center and office area. A walk-through of the site is scheduled for noon, Thursday, June 3rd. Council directed Staff and the Indoor Committee to work on their final decisions.
Moved by Nohava/Cauwels to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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Ricard R. Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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