The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Present: Mayor Porter, Mayor Pro Tem Borchers, Council Members Jacobs, Anderson, Hedden, Cauwels.

Staff Present: Jason Metten, City Administrator/City Clerk; Jim Pickner, City Attorney; Sharole Rens, Director of Finance;

Staff Absent: Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director.

Standard Agenda Items

1a. Approval of May 10, 2006 Council Meeting Minutes.  Moved by Cauwels/Anderson to approve the minutes of May 10, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

1b.  Approval of Claims for Payment.  Moved by Jacobs/Hedden 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).  Kirby Hedden addressed the Council regarding burning at the drop-off site for trees and grass and requested that the burning be done more often and not when the wind is blowing.  The Council directed staff to address this problem.

2a. Mayor's Report.  Mayor Porter reported that EMS Week was celebrated this past week, and thanked the dedicated volunteers that make up the Hawarden EMS squad.  Citizens interested in volunteering for the squad can call Jerry Wilson, EMS Director at the City Offices.  He also thanked the West Sioux Football Team and their head coach Andy Yost for volunteering to assist with the planting of the trees and bushes in the entryways of our community.  He also reminded the Council members about the invitation  to the reception for Representative Chuck Soderberg at Hillcrest Health Care Center at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7^th.

2b. Council Comments.  None.

2c. Staff Reports/Discussion.  City Administrator Jason Metten reported on the Comprehensive Plan Meeting held on Tuesday, May 23^rd.  They have decided to wait until the results of the Community Survey by the Ministerial Association have been received to decide on the direction they will go.  He welcomed Andy Ruyter who will be an working for the City for 6 weeks as an administrative intern.

Other Agenda Items

3.a.  Public Hearing for SY 2005-2006 Budget Amendment.  Public Hearing Opened at 7:15 p.m.  City Administrator Metten gave a brief review of the budget amendment.  There were no written or oral comments.  Public Hearing closed at 7:17 p.m.

b.  Resolution 2006-40 – A Resolution to approve FY 2005-2006 Budget Amendment.  Moved by Cauwels, Borchers to approve Resolution 2006-40 the FY 2005-2006 Budget Amendment.  Aye:  Borchers, Cauwels, Hedden, Jacobs, Anderson.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approval of Second Payment to Schelling Construction for Switchgear Building Project.  Moved by Borchers/Jacobs to approve the 2^nd Payment to Schelling Construction for the Switchgear Building Project.  Motion carried unanimously.

5. Request for Renewal of Class C Liquor License by Luke Boyer dba Flatlanders Saloon, 2021 Avenue E, Hawarden, IA.  Request for renewal of Class C Liquor License for On-Premise Liquor, Wine or Beer with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales Privileges.  Motion to approve the Renewal Request for Class C Liquor License by Luke Boyer dba Flatlanders Saloon.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Cauwels/Hedden to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.