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

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

Absent:  Council Member Jacobs.

Staff Present: Jason Metten, City Administrator/City Clerk; Jim Pickner, City Attorney; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Sharole Rens, Finance Director; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director

Staff Absent: None

Standard Agenda Items

1a. Approval of May 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes and June 7, 2006 Special Council Meeting Minutes.  Moved by Cauwels/Borchers to approve the minutes of May 24, 2006 and June 7, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

1b.  Approval of Claims for Payment.  Moved by Anderson/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).  None.

2a. Mayor's Report. Mayor Porter reported that the delegation that went to Anaheim, CA for the All-American City Award Presentation would be presenting a report for the Council at the next council meeting.

2b. Council Comments.  Council Member Borchers commented on a conversation he had with a local citizen regarding the activity at French Park, and that a young man was seen picking up the trash that had been left at the park, and wanted to let him know how much that is appreciated and thank him for his service.   Council Member Anderson thanked the volunteers who helped plant the trees, and also commented on how much the delegation learned at the All-American City Awards Presentations. 

2c. Staff Reports/Discussion.  City Administrator Jason Metten reported on the attention the city is receiving from the media on the All-American City Award presentation; a citizen’s concern about the tree/grass pile is being address and staff is looking into moving the drop off site.  He reported that he and Chris Myres would like to set up a meeting with the Council and HAPP Development Board to discuss economic development plans.  The meeting is tentatively set for Thursday, June 29^th at 12:00 noon, and citizen are encouraged to give their comments or suggestions to the staff or council prior to that meeting.  Public Work Director Tom Kane reported that work is continuing on the Heart of Hawarden Projects with the Suckow house being painted and work on the walking trail is progressing to the south and in the City Park.  He reported that a portion of our natural gas has been purchased thru March 2007, and that the city has placed larvicide in standing water and ponds for mosquito control, and that 30-day larvicides discs are available at the city office.  He urged citizens to put them in standing water around their property.  He addressed concerns regarding the water levels; stating that they are holding for now, but asked citizens who water their lawns to do so in the early morning or the evening.  There are no water restrictions at this time. 

Other Agenda Items

3.Resolution 2006-41 – A resolution Assigning Roadway Maintenance Responsibility within the City of Hawarden between the City and the Iowa Department of Transportation.  Moved by Cauwels/Borchers to approve Resolution 2006-41.  Aye:  Borchers, Hedden, Cauwels, Anderson.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried 4-0.

4. Resolution 2006-42 – A Resolution Setting the Salaries for Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Hawarden for the Year Beginning July 1, 2006 and Ending June 30, 2007.  Moved by Borchers/Hedden to approve Resolution 2006-42.  Aye:  Anderson, Cauwels, Borchers, Hedden.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried 4-0. 

5. Approval of Change Order and Third Payment to Schelling Construction for Switchgear Building Project.  Motion to approve Change Order and Third Payment by Borchers/Cauwels.  Motion carried unanimously. 

6.  Presentation of Bids and Award – Street Maintenance and Seal Coating Contract.  Moved by Borchers/Hedden to accept the bid of $31,600 from Topkote for seal coat.  Motion carried unanimously. 

7.  Presentation of Bids and Award – Capital Equipment – Backhoe.  Moved by Cauwels/Borchers to accept the bid of $63,420 from John Deere for the backhoe.  Motion carried unanimously. 

8. Cigarette Permit Renewals and New Applications – the following locations request Cigarette Permit Renewals:  The Other Bar; The Quick Corner, Inc; The Fraternal Order of Eagles; Fiesta Foods; Kum & Go; Casey’s General Store; and New Application for Flatlander’s Saloon.  Moved by Hedden/Anderson to approve the Cigarette Permit Renewals and New Application.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Anderson/Hedden to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.