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The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Mayor Porter; Council Members: Harvey, Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Borchers.
Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Sharole Rens, Finance Officer; Jim Pickner, City Attorney
Staff Absent: None.
1a. Approval of August 25, 2004 Minutes. Moved by Lubkeman/Borchers to approve the Minutes of August 25, 2004 with changes on Item 1b to Nohava abstaining and Item 5 to change from Bonderson to Borchers approving the liquor license. Motion carried unanimously.
1b. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment. Aye: Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Cauwels. Abstain: Nohava. Nay: None. Motion carried
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 thanked all that were involved in the success of the Big Sioux River Days. He stated that work continues on the Community Center/City Hall Project, Fire Station, and the Heart of Hawarden Project. He also urged everyone to drive cautiously with children going back and forth to school. Mayor Porter stated that the NCC continuance of the Plant Levy of 20 ½ cents will be voted on with the September 14th ballot and encouraged everyone to vote.
2b. Staff Reports/Discussion. Mr. Coffey provided the Council with copies of the layout and colors for the new Multi-Purpose tennis courts. He also gave them copies of how the new Council desk would look and asked if a center section should be added to avoid wasting space. A meeting with the engineers on the Electric Switch Gear was held on September 8th to work on final details and review the contract. The transfer of ownership on the Bonderson Building will be complete by next week. The building has been leased beginning October 1st to a new business in Hawarden called The Willow Tree and will be open November 1st.. Mr. Coffey also reported that we have received the new police car. It is currently being equipped with cameras, lights, decals, etc. and should be in service this month. Tom Kane, Public Works Director, reported that we have gotten in 420 ft of pipe for the creek channel to finish piping past Avenue E. Bids for the new bucket truck will be presented at the next council meeting. He also stated that Travis Waterman is back home from Kosovo and his service duties with the National Guard. He will be starting back to work with the Electric Department on October 4th. Mr. Kane also stated that citizens may call him at the City Offices to get a website with fuel price comparisons which will also be printed in the next newsletter.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance 629 - Adopting Noise Standards. Noise issues have continued to surface over the last two years in various parts of the City with increased citizen complaints. Staff has drafted an ordinance to address these concerns. Moved by Borchers/Cauwels to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 629. Aye: Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava, Cauwels. Nay: None.
4. Resolution 2004-58 - Approving a Contract for Local Ad Insertion. This contract would allow local businesses to promote themselves on our cable system and possibly reach other regional markets. Chris Myres met with the HAPP Director who indicated that widespread support from the business community exists, but no formal survey will be conducted. On contract issues, they agreed to shorten the contract term, and also reassured them that the contract could be terminated if either party was not satisfied. He also explained the new changes in the contract for the length of term and payment changes in Section 8A. Moved by Borchers/Harvey to approve Resolution 2004-58. Aye: Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava, Cauwels. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
5. First Reading of Ordinance 630 - Adopting Cemetery Fees, Rules and Regulations. This ordinance would raise our cemetery rates for burials and lots and will keep us more in line with other cemeteries in the area. The current maintenance for the cemetery costs the City approximately $30,000 per year, with generated revenues of approximately $15,000 per year. Staff recommended that Council bring back their comments and recommendations for any revisions to this Ordinance. Moved by Nohava/Cauwels to postpone this item until the next meeting. Aye: Lubkeman, Borchers, Harvey, Nohava, Cauwels. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Request for Approval of the Renewal of a Class BC Alcohol License With Sunday Sales - a request by Krause Gentle Corporation, dba Kum and Go #767, located at 504 - 10th Street to renew their license. Moved by Nohava/Cauwels to approve the renewal request of a Class BC Alcohol License with Sunday Sales for Kum & Go. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Discussion/Approval of the Heart of Hawarden Donation/Adoption Program. Mr. Coffey provided a draft of some of the proposed fundraising items. Specific items for the Community Center Project and the area around it are needed but will need additional funds to complete the project. He also stated that final prices to offset the costs of improvements are being worked on. Council approved staff to proceed with setting up and marketing the Heart of Hawarden Donation/Adoption Program.
Moved by Nohava/Borchers to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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Ricard Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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