The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.

Present: Mayor Porter; Council Members Jacobs, Borchers, Anderson, Hedden.

Absent: Council Member Cauwels.

Staff Present: Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Jim Pickner, City Attorney; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Sharole Rens, Director of Finance.

Staff Absent: Jason Metten, City Administrator/City Clerk

Standard Agenda Items

1a.  Approval of March 8, 2006 Meeting Minutes.   Moved by Jacobs/Borchers to approve the minutes of March 8, 2006 meeting.  Motion carrier unanimously 4-0.

1b.  Approval of Claims for Payment.  Moved by Anderson/Hedden to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment.  Motion carried unanimously 4-0.

1c.  Open Business From the Community (limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per item) None

2a.  Mayor's Report – Mayor Porter read a thank you from the Michael Dorhout family.  He congratulated the EMS squad for their successful fund raising supper, and thanked everyone who attended and contributed to their fund raising efforts.  Mayor Porter had the opportunity to present a power point presentation at the 2006 Mid-States Community and Economic Development Conference about Hawarden’s Community Center and City Offices Project.  He thanked Chris Myres for putting together the power point presentation, copies of which are available for anyone who would like to see it.  He read a letter from Wendy Lubkeman regarding   our excellent library and its staff.  He also reminded the council members that part three of the Municipal Leadership Academy will take place on Thursday, March 30^th at Pocahontas. 

2b.  Council Comments – Council Member Jacobs inquired about the plans for filling in the Bonderson Building Hole and suggested a plan to fill it in, seed in grass and have a sprinkler system installed to keep it looking attractive.  Council Member Anderson also commented on this project being completed with help of the grant received from the DOT.

2c.  Staff Reports/Discussion – City Administrator Jason Metten was absent, but presented the Council with a memo regarding the award of a $2950 DOT Keep Iowa Beautiful Grant to help cover the costs of filling in the downtown hole; he gave a update of the progress of the Heart of Hawarden Project; and reported on the progress of working out a proposal for the Old City Hall property.  Chris Myres asked that with the Council permission that the City use the logo presented at the last meeting for the Economic Development Marketing Plan, and that the Council may want to appoint a committee to work on a new logo for use by the City for general and business purposes.  He reported on the meeting with Paul Martin of InVision Arch and various bids for plans and recommendations for the building.  They will be putting together a proposal for submission to the Council for possible plans for the building.  He also that that VIP International’s applications with the state have been approved, and there will be a final closing in Mid-April. 

Other Agenda Items

3. a.  Presentations of Bids for Walking Trail Project.  Tom Kane presented the bids for the walking trail as follows:  Dennis Anderson Construction - $2.75/sq ft, Koopmans Construction - $3.40/sq ft, and Irving F. Jensen Co., Inc. - $3.45/sq ft. 

    b.  Public Hearing on Proposal for Acceptance of Bid for Walking Trail Project. – The Public Hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m. Tom Kane explained the Walking Trail Project plans.  There were no oral or written comments.  Public Hearing closed at 7:28 p.m.

    c.  Resolution 2006-32 – A Resolution approving the Lowest Responsible Bid and awarding a contract for Construction of the Walking Trail. – Moved by Borchers/Hedden to approve Resolution 2006-32 awarding the contract to Dennis Anderson Construction for $2.75/sq ft for construction of the Walking Trail.  Aye:  Borchers, Hedden, Jacobs.  Abstain:  Anderson.  Nay:  None.  Motion carrier 3-0 with 1 abstention.

4.  Approval of change order and Authorization for Payment to Steve Harris Construction for Street Improvement Project (Central Avenue Bridge Replacement/Street in Industrial Park).  Moved by Borchers/Anderson to approve the change order and authorized payment for 95% of work to Steve Harris Construction for Street Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. 

5. Presentation and Approval of Bid for 2006 Police Car to be delivered in July 2006.  Mike DeBruin presented the bids and explained the rotation of police vehicles.  The bids were as follows:  State Bid $20,421; Heartland Motors $18,705.10 (including $2000 Trade In).  Motion by Anderson/Jacobs to approve the Heartland Motors bid.  Motion carried unanimously 4-0. 

6. Resolution 2006-33 – A Resolution Authorizing a Direct TIF Expenditure from TIF Area A Funds in order to perform a Value Assessment of the Property Located at 700 –7^th Street.  Moved by Borchers/Hedden to approve Resolution 2006-33.  Aye:  Borchers, Hedden, Anderson, Jacobs.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously 4-0.

7. Resolution 2006-34 – A Resolution Authorizing a Direct TIF Expenditure from TIF Area 1 Funds in order to perform a Value Assessment of the Property Located at 1111 Oak Hill Drive.  Moved by Borchers/Anderson to approve Resolution 2006-34.  Motion carried unanimously 4-0.

8. Request for Renewal of Class E Liquor License by Luke Boyer for Old Calliope Liquor for Off-Premise Liquor, Wine, or Beer with Carryout Beer and Wine, and Sunday Sales Privileges.  Moved by Jacobs/Hedden to approve liquor license renewal for Old Calliope Liquor.  Motion carried unanimously 4-0. 

9.  Request for a new 6-month Class C Liquor License by Brian Engleman, Sportsman’s Lounge, Inc., dba Hawarden Golf Course for On-Premise Liquor, Wine or Beer with Sunday Sales and Outdoor Service Privileges.  Motion by Jacobs/Anderson to approve the 6-month liquor license application for Sportsman’s at the Hawarden Golf Course.  Motion carried unanimously 4-0.

Moved by Borchers/Anderson to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.  Council Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.