The Council Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.

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

Absent:  Council Member Borchers.

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, Economic Development Director.

Staff Absent: None

Standard Agenda Items

1a. Approval of June 28, 2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes and June 29, 2006 Special Council Meeting.  Moved by Jacobs/Cauwels to approve the minutes of June 28, 2006 and June 29, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

1b.  Approval of Claims for Payment FY2006.  Moved by Hedden/Anderson to approve the June 30, 2006 Schedule of Claims for payment.  Motion carried unanimously.

1c.  Approval of Claims for Payment FY2007.  Moved by Cauwels/Hedden to approve July 12, 2006 Schedule of Claims for payment.  Motion carried unanimously.

1d. Open business from the Community (limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per item).  None.

2a. Mayor's Report – Mayor Porter thanked staff for bringing Bill Lindley from Clayton Energy to the last meeting, noting that the mayor and council appreciate the information he presented. He also commented on the June 29^th meeting with the Council and HAPP Development Committee as they continue to look for options for the depot office and old city hall.  He reported the new Hawarden Development Guide has been printed and noted that he, city staff, council are all committed to developing new jobs, industry, business, and the community.  He reported that 2 of 3 building scheduled for demolition have been demolished, and the third will be taken down this week, and thanked citizens that are also buying older homes and either fixing them up or tearing them down.  He reported that work continues on the walking trails through the community, and the Heart of Hawarden Project is near completion.  He read a thank you from Kim Buryanek at West Sioux Comm. Schools for being able to attend the All-American City Awards Presentation in Anaheim, CA.

2b. Council Comments.  Council Member Anderson commented on the positive comments she has received on the new flowerbeds in the Park area.  She also commented on the new Hawarden Development guide, and welcome citizen comments on the decisions about old city hall.   

2c. Staff Reports/Discussion.  Chris Myres reported that the Development Guides are printed and will be used as a development tool for prospective businesses, and he also commented that a plan is being developed to market old city hall. Mike DeBruin reported that his department is continuing to work on property maintenance.  Jim Pickner reported on new legislation that will help cities identify properties that are in need of maintenance which are sold for back taxes and will require the new owner to enter into an agreement with the city to meet the property maintenance codes. Tom Kane reported on the December, 2006 and January, 2007 gas purchases.  He reported that work is complete on the dry creek channel, and work continues on the trail in the park and pool area, then they will proceed to the Pavilion area, and finally north toward Calliope Village. He reported that water usage is up and the water table is dropping.  If there is no rain in the next week or two, the city will be looking at restricted water usage.  He also reported that the City is in need of volunteers to help water the new trees and bushes that have been planted. Anyone interested in volunteering can call Tom or Carol at the City Offices. Jason Metten reported on work on economic development projects and funding for possible projects. He thanked the Ministerial Association for the Community Survey and hopes to get a group together to work on the comprehensive plan.

Other Agenda Items

3. Ordinance 638 – First Reading of Ordinance Amending Analog Cable Television Rates.  Jason Metten explained the proposed ordinance and answered council questions.  Moved by Jacobs/Cauwels to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 638.  Aye:  Anderson, Jacobs, Hedden, Cauwels.  Nay:  None.  Motion passed 4-0. 

4. Resolution 2006-44 – Proposing to Dispose of Real Property and Publishing a Notice of Public Hearing (808 & 810 Central Avenue).  Jason Metten explained the resolution and plans for the new building on this piece of property.  Moved by Jacobs/Anderson to approve Resolution 2006-44.  Aye: Cauwels, Hedden, Jacobs, Anderson. Nay: None. Motion carried 4-0. 

5. Resolution 2006-45 – Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Natural Gas Service Agreement with Clayton Energy Corporation. Moved by Cauwels/Jacobs to table this item as the revised agreement and contract has not been received from Clayton Energy Corporation. Motion carried unanimously. 

6. Resolution 2006-46 – Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas with Clayton Energy Corporation and Texon L.P. Moved by Cauwels/Jacobs to table this item as the revised agreement and contract has not been received from Clayton Energy Corporation.  Motion carried unanimously. 

7.  Request for new Retail Cigarette/Tobacco Permit by El Sol de Jalisco LLC effective July 12, 2006 thru June 30, 2007.  Moved by Cauwels/Jacobs to approve the new Retail Cigarette/Tobacco Permit for El Sol de Jalisco LLC.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Anderson/Cauwels to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.