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The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Present: Mayor Porter; Council Members: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava.
Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Jim Pickner, City Attorney;
Staff Absent: Sharole Rens, Finance Officer.
Item 1a. Approval of May 26 and May 31, 2004 Minutes. Moved by Harvey/Borchers to approve the Minutes of May 26 and May 31, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 1b. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman 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 all the candidates for running in the past election and congratulated the winners. He also thanked the storm watchers for their continued service to Hawarden.
Item 2b. Staff Reports/Discussion. Mr. Coffey reported that the Interior Community Center Committee is meeting again to work on color choices for carpet and wall paint. There have been two change orders for the Community Center, including the support beams and floor leveling costs not included in the bids. He also stated that the CAT Grant has made it through the stat review phase and will now go to the CAT Review Board in Des Moines. A disaster drill was held by the ambulance squad and the fire departments from Hawarden, Hudson and Ireton. Playground equipment and trees have been removed from the new Fire Station site and some rough grading is also being done. Mr. Coffey stated that a special exception process is being done for this project for any major concerns that may arise. Another special exception is being proposed for three single-family townhouses at the SW corner of 18th and Avenue M. He discussed the City’s anticipated health insurance increases and presented a likely proposal to the Council.
Item 3. Resolution 2004-44, Approving the Purchase of Property for Park Purposes. Mr. Coffey announced that the Park Board decided not to pursue purchasing the two lots next to the new Calliope Park. Moved by Nohava/Borchers to withdraw Resolution 2004-44. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. Resolution 2004-45, Accepting the Donation/Dedication of Real Property. Mary and Jules Johnson have agreed to donate some property along K18 that is needed to complete a portion of the City’s trail system. The City would pick up the transfer costs, which are expected to be under $100 dollars. With the donation of this piece of property, we would have the majority of property needed to complete the long-term trail plan with the exception of a few easements and the cooperation of the county and school system. Moved by Borchers/Cauwels to approve Resolution 2004-45. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Resolution 2004-46, a Proposal to Dispose of Real Property Via Trade and Publishing a Notice of a Public Hearing on the Property Sale Proposal. This Resolution would allow HAPP to swap the former Schlumbohm property for the former grain bin site. This would allow the property to be deeded directly to the City and then provide for future business and recreational opportunities in Hawarden. Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to approve Resolution 2004-46 and publish notice of a Public Hearing on the property sale proposal. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Nohava. Nay: Harvey. Motion carried 4-1.
Item 6. Resolution 2004-47, Granting an Easement for an Existing Building Along the Flood Levy Known as the “Hawarden Dry Creek Project”. This Resolution would grant an easement for a small building along the Dry Creek levy. Owner, Tim Kurth, raised it as a concern before he spent any money to renovate the structure. Moved by Nohava/Harvey to approve Resolution 2004-47. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. a. Closed Session of Telecommunication Issues Under Iowa Code Section 388.9(1) (Proprietary) (if necessary). At 7:21 p.m., moved by Cauwels/Harvey to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing telecommunication issues. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. At 7:43 p.m., moved by Nohava/Cauwels to adjourn Closed Session and resume Regular Session. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Resolution 2004-48, Approving an Asset Purchase Agreement With Mediacom. This would allow the purchase of the assets from Mediacom for $6,000 dollars. Moved by Borchers/Cauwels to approve Resolution 2004-48. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers. Nay: Harvey, Nohava. Motion carried 3-2.
Item 8. Second Reading of Ordinance 627 - Amending Residential Solid Waste Rates. This will implement the contract adopted at the last meeting with a new solid waste contract at a .25 cent increase in July 1, 2004. Moved by Cauwels/Nohava to approve the second reading of Ordinance 627. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 9. Second 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 Nohava/Cauwels to approve the second reading of Ordinance 628. Aye: Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 10a. Request for Approval for the Renewal of a Class LC Alcohol License with Sunday Sales and Outdoor Service. A request by Hawarden Aerie No. 1865, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hawarden, Iowa, Non-Profit Organization dba Fraternal Order of Eagles #1865, located at 725 Avenue H, to renew their license. Moved by Nohava/Borchers to approve the renewal of the license. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 10b. Request for a New Class C Liquor License With Sunday and Outdoor Sales - a request by Luke Boyer dba Flatlander’s Saloon, Owners Luke Boyer and located at 2021 Avenue E. Moved by Cauwels/Borchers to approve the request for the new License. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 11. Cigarette Permit Renewals. Moved by Nohava/Cauwels to approve the cigarette permit renewals for The Other Bar, Truesdell Oil/Quick Corner, Fraternal Order of Eagles #1865, Fiesta Foods, Krause Gentle Corp./Kum & Go and Casey’s General Store. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nohava/Borchers to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Ricard R. Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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