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The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Harvey, Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers.
Absent: Mayor Porter
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Sharole Rens, Finance Officer; Jim Pickner, City Attorney.
Staff Absent: Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director.
In the absence of Mayor Porter, Mayor Pro-Tem Cauwels conducted the meeting.
1a. Approval of July 28, 2004 Minutes. Moved by Harvey/Nohava to approve the Minutes of July 28, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
1b. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Lubkeman/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 Pro-Tem, Cauwels thanked the City Staff for all their work on the CAT Grant. Word was received today that we would receive $300,000 for the grant.
2b. Staff Reports/Discussion. Mr. Coffey reported that completion on the removal of the Mediacom tower should be done in the next couple of weeks. The tower was removed by Interstate Tower Salvage (formerly Copper Connections) and Boyer Sand & Gravel will be removing the footers and also the small building. The Bonderson building has been insulated and sheet-rocked and is undergoing final taping and painting, electrical, HVAC and plumbing work. Interest has been shown in the property for a potential lease/purchase agreement. The closing of the Pamida building to Bomgaars is now final and remodeling has begun. Work is scheduled to start soon on the new Fire Station with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 18th. Mr. Coffey also reported that Mayor Porter and himself, along with the President and Director of HAPP, attended a meeting in Des Moines for the award of the $300,000 CAT Grant. A free Cat Grant celebration dinner is scheduled for Thursday, August 12th. Activity events were mentioned, including the Wild West Water Park Trip, Adult Softball, the Clay County Fair Trip and Youth Soccer. The swimming pool is closing for the Summer on August 20th. Tom Kane, Public Works Director said the electrical outage on July 31st was caused by a fallen tree limb on an electric wire near the dike. He also reported that bids should be back by August 31st on the new bucket truck. Questions regarding rust on the tee boxes at the Golf Course were brought up by Councilman Cauwels and discussed. Police DeBruin reported that Justin Daale has resigned from the Police Department to take another full time position in LeMars. Chief DeBruin also gave a memo to the Council in reference to the juveniles that are hanging out in the downtown area.
3. Resolution 2004-55 - Approving a Time and Material Plumbing Contract Not to Exceed $36,890 as the Lowest Responsible Bidder(s) for the Construction of a New 9,000 sq. ft. Fire Station. Moved by Borchers/Cauwels to approve Resolution 2004-55. Aye: Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers. Nay: Harvey. Motion carried 4-1.
4. Resolution 2004-56 - Approving the Submittal of a REAP Grant and City Matching Grant Contributions. Mr. Coffey explained that this grant would offer Hawarden a new dimension in tourism and would be a unique asset and lodging alternative for the Big Sioux River area. Mr. Coffey explained the grant proposal and answered questions from the Council on City matched funds. Some Councilmen were unsure about any match and others discussed all the projects pending. There was also discussion about the quality of the cabins. Moved by Harvey/Nohava not to apply for the grant at this time. Aye: Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
5. a. Request for Approval of the Renewal of a Class LC Alcohol License With Sunday Sales and Outdoor Service. A request by Sportsman’s Lounge, Inc., dba Sportsman’s Lounge located at 520 - 7th Street to renew their license. Moved by Lubkeman/Borchers to approve the renewal of a Class LC Alcohol License with Sunday Sales and Outdoor Service for Sportsman’s Lounge. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Request for Approval of a New Class LC Alcohol License with Sunday Sales for a Change of Ownership at a Former Location - Request by Hawarden Steak House, LLC, dba Hawarden Steakhouse, owners Charles and Dorothy McMillan and located at 711 Central Avenue to approve a new license. Moved by Borchers/Nohava to approve the new LC License with Sunday Sales for Charles and Dorothy McMillan. Motion carried unanimously.
c. Request for Temporary License Transfer of Class LC Alcohol License to the LSS Gymnasium for Saturday, August 21, 2004, Request from Brian Engleman dba as Sportsman’s Lounge. Moved by Borchers/Lubkeman to approve the temporary license transfer for Saturday, August 21, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nohava/Cauwels to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Michael Cauwels, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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