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MINUTES – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HAWARDEN CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM
Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 7:00 P.M.
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Present: Mayor Porter; Council Members: Cauwels, Harvey, Kallsen, Nohava.
Absent: Council Member Borchers
Staff Present: Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Sharole Rens, Finance Director; Jim Pickner, City Attorney.
Staff Absent: Tom Kane, Public Works Director
Standard Agenda Items
1a. Approval of December 14, 2005 Meeting Minutes. Moved by Cauwels/Kallsen to approve the Minutes of December 14 2005. 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). None.
2a. Mayor's Report – Mayor Porter congratulated Blaine Eilts, Derek Nolan, Luke Weyer and Patrick White on their accomplishment in becoming an Eagle Scout. The award presentation will be Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church. He attended the City Staff Christmas Dinner and thanked them for their work. Beginning with the next council meeting on January 4th as budget work begins, the Council and Staff will begin to shape the projects for the coming year and for a number of years to come. As gas prices continue to be high, he urged everyone to attempt to conserve on their gas consumption by lowering thermostats or through other energy conservation methods. Residential customers are also urged to sign up for the fuel adjustment deferred payment plan offered by the city. This being the last meeting for Councilmen Monte Harvey, Jeff Nohava and Mike Kallsen, he thanked them for their time and dedication in serving Hawarden.
2b. Staff Reports/Discussion – Jason Metten reported on the January and February meeting dates for budget preparation. He reported that safety meeting are being held for the city workers, and that the city is looking for a person to represent the City of Hawarden on the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority Board. He reported that Shirley Bush will be retiring January 31st, and we will be looking for a replacement for the cleaning at the City Offices. Chris Myres reported on the positive progress that has been made with KTIV on the Retransmission Consent Agreement.
Other Agenda Items
3. Presentation of Audit Report – Jeff Peters, Williams & Co., CPA – Jeff Peters presented the audit report to the Mayor and Council. The City received an unqualified opinion, and Mr. Peters complimented the city on their financial status.
4. Request to amend Class BC Liquor License with Sunday Sales Privilege – A request by Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #767, 504 10th Street, Hawarden, IA to amend their alcohol license to add wine to the Class C Beer Permit. Moved by Nohava/Kallsen to approve the amended Liquor License application for Kum & Go. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Request for renewal of Class LC Liquor License with Sunday Sales Privilege – A request by Mary Shannon Nohava dba Pro Sport Bistro, 909 Central Avenue, Hawarden, IA to renew their license for On-Premise Liquor, Wine or Beer Sales with Sunday Sales Privilege. Moved by Cauwels/Kallsen to approve the renewal Liquor License application for Pro Sport Bistro. Motion passed 3-0 with 1 (Nohava) abstaining.
6. Resolution 2005-70 – A Resolution Accepting a Mutual Aid Agreement Between Law Enforcement Entities in Sioux and Lyon Counties. On the advice of City Attorney, Jim Pickner, this item was tabled until the final version of the contract is available.
7. Thank you to outgoing council members. Mayor Porter thanked the outgoing council members, Monte Harvey and Jeff Nohava and presented them with a clock in appreciation of their service to the City. He also thanked Mike Kallsen for filling the vacancy left by Roy Lubkeman.
Moved by Harvey/Nohava to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.