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Present: Council Members: Harvey, Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman.
Absent: Mayor Porter; Council Member, Borchers.
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 the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, Cauwels conducted the meeting.
1a. Approval of September 8, 2004 Minutes. Moved by Harvey/Nohava to approve the Minutes of September 8, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
1b. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Nohava/Cauwels 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. No Mayor report was given.
2b. Staff Reports/Discussion. Mr. Coffey stated that work will begin soon on the Multi-Purpose Courts, and groundwork continues on the new Fire Station site. He reminded staff and council members of the upcoming Iowa League of Cities Meeting on September 23rd in Sioux City. Also, the new Christmas lights have been received. Mr. Coffey reported that the Activities Department had 15 senior sign-ups for the Clay County Fair September 16th. Other activities scheduled for October include the Thunder Road Trip, trick or treat at Oak Grove State Park and Pumpkin Land Trip for K-5 children. Tom Kane thanked everyone for their patience last Sunday morning when NIPCO updated the electrical equipment and replaced parts. He also stated that the heating season was upon us with gas prices going up by 10%, and encouraged everyone to have their furnaces properly checked. Energy efficiency script money will be available for anyone updating their heating sources. The City will apply for a grant that is expected to assist at least ten residents with money for updating their homes. The public was encouraged to fill out a housing rehabilitation survey if they had a home in need of repairs.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance 629 - Adopting Noise Standards. This ordinance was drafted by staff to address noise issues in various parts of the City. A decibel meter has been ordered to enforce the ordinance. Moved by Harvey/Nohava to approve the third reading of Ordinance 629. Aye: Harvey, Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried 4-0.
4. First Reading of Ordinance 630 - Adopting Cemetery Fees, Rules and Regulations. This Ordinance will allow us to raise our rates for burials and cemetery lots and keep rates more in line with other cemeteries in the area. Our current rates have been artificially low and have not been changed for several years, with lot prices at $110.00 each and burials at $135.00 each. The cemetery maintenance costs the City approximately $30,000 per year. Historically, this has generated revenues of approximately $8,000 per year. These changes would raise the annual revenues to approximately $15,000 per year and would lighten the burden on general taxes. Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to approve the first reading of Ordinance 630. Aye: Harvey, Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Resolution 2004-59 - Proposing to Dispose of Real Property in the City’s South Industrial Park for the Construction of a New Motel. Mr. Coffey explained that the proposed Resolution would advertise a property sale proposal to sell the property to Jim and Robin Hisler for $15,000, plus require the construction of at least a 25-unit motel on the property. The City of Hawarden would issue them a grant for the purchase of the property and economic assistance. Road costs are being worked on to put in a street in this area for the project. Dan Cain, HAPP President, George Jacobs, Development Committee Chairperson and Jerry Klemme, Development Committee Member, were present to answer questions about the project. Moved by Cauwels/Nohava to approve Resolution 2004-59. Aye: Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman. Nay: Harvey. Motion carried 3-1.
Moved by Cauwels/Nohava to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0. The Council Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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Michael Cauwels, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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