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The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Mayor Porter; Council Members: Cauwels, Harvey, Nohava, Borchers, Lubkeman.
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Jim Pickner, City Attorney
Staff Absent: Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Sharole Rens, Finance Officer; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief.
1a. Approval of October 27, 2004 Minutes. Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to approve the Minutes of October 27, 2004 Minutes. 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 - Proclamation declaring November 15-21, 2004 as Children’s Book Week. Mayor Porter recognized Veteran’s Day and thanked all that have served in the military in the past and also the ones currently serving. He read a proclamation declaring November 15-21, 2004 as Children’s Book Week and also announced the Heart of Hawarden Adoption Program. Mayor Porter stated that Aaron Boyer and John Degen will receive the Sullivan Brothers Award for valor at the Governor’s Office for their live-saving efforts at a drowning accident a year ago.
2b. Staff Reports/Discussion. Mr. Coffey reported that the Multi-Purpose Courts are now completed and the assembly of the new playground set was completed last Saturday. The fire pit is under construction at the Outdoor Ice Skating Rink and the lights are up. Ground breaking for the new motel is scheduled for Friday, November 12th at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Coffey reported that we have encountered several problems with the construction of the new fire station and these problems are currently being addressed. He also discussed the empty fire lot next to the Ruby residence and asked the Council for direction in pursuing the project. It was reported that piping of the Dry Creek will start this week. It was also stated that November gas has been purchased at $7.64, with an anticipated increase for December.
3. Discussion and Approval of Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment.
This is a required element for the submittal of the grant and will be part of the grant application. Council reviewed and discussed the housing needs assessment and agreed these are all goals the City should work toward. Moved by Cauwels/Nohava to approve the Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment. Motion carried unanimously.
4. a. Public Hearing on the Housing Rehab Grant Application. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. There were no oral or written comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.
b. Resolution 2004-65 - Authorizing an Application to the Housing Fund Grant Program, Committing a Local Match to the Project, and Designating Persons Authorized to Execute Said Application. This resolution authorizes the submittal of a housing grant application. The grant would be the rehab of approximately 10 houses throughout the City with the assistance of the NW Iowa Planning and Development Commission. Moved by Nohava/Cauwels to approve Resolution 2004-65. Aye: Harvey, Nohava, Borchers, Lubkeman, Cauwels. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
5. a. Public Hearing on Proposed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract and Bid Estimate of Cost for the Construction of an Electric Switchgear Building. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. There were no oral or written comments received. Mayor Porter declared the Hearing closed at 7:23 p.m.
b. Discussion of Bid Received. Mayor Porter reported that only one bid had been received at a cost of $94,500 from Schelling Construction. Staff recommended that all bids be rejected and other options be explored. Moved by Borchers/Harvey to reject any and all bids. Aye: Harvey, Nohava, Borchers, Lubkeman, Cauwels. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Cauwels/Harvey to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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Richard R. Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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