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

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

Absent:  None.

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; .

Staff Absent: Chris Myres, Economic Development Director

Standard Agenda Items

1a. Approval of July 12, 2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.  Moved by Cauwels/Hedden to approve the minutes of July 12, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

1b.  Approval of Claims for Payment.  Moved by Jacobs/Anderson to approve the July 26, 2006 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 on the business visit on Tuesday and thanked those who attended and those who brought the business to our community.  He reminded persons that are spending time sitting on main street to pick up their trash as others are tired of looking at and picking up other people’s trash, and reminded them to use the trash containers available on main street.  He reported on the many recreation activities going in the community and the numbers of participants in these activities.

2b. Council Comments.  None

2c. Staff Reports/Discussion.  Jason Metten, City Administrator reported on the upcoming of the Planning and Zoning Committee on Thursday, July 27^th to discuss the committee’s roles and responsibilities and to also discuss projects such as Old City Hall and Carr’s Landing.  He reminded citizens that there is a seat open on the Board of Zoning Adjustment.  He also reported that Mina Kaskie will be leaving the City’s employment on August 22^nd, and thanked her for her dedicated service.  Mike DeBruin, Police Chief reported on the Federal grant received by the Police Department for MobileSynch Records Management System software received from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Counterdrug Technology Assessment Center (ONDCP/CTAC).

Other Agenda Items

3. Second Reading Ordinance 638 – Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Analog Cable Television Rates.  Moved by Jacobs/Anderson to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 638.  Aye:  Borchers, Hedden, Jacobs, Anderson, Cauwels Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously. 

4. Resolution 2006-45 – Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Natural Gas Service Agreement with Clayton Energy Corporation. Moved by Borchers/Cauwels to table this item until the amended contract is received from Clayton Energy Corporation.  Motion carried unanimously.

5. 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 Borchers/Cauwels to table this item until the amended contract is  received from Clayton Energy Corporation.  Motion carried unanimously.

6. Resolution 2006-47 – Adopting Security Information Policy.  Jason explained the need for this resolution to meet requirements of the new legislation regarding confidentiality of records relating to physical security of personnel and property.  Moved by Anderson/Borchers to approve Resolution 2006-47.  Aye:  Jacobs, Borchers, Anderson, Hedden, Cauwels.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously. 

7. a.  Public Hearing on Disposition of Property (808 & 810 Central Avenue).  Public Hearing Opened at 7:35 p.m.  There was no written or oral comments or discussion. Public Hearing Closed at 7:37 p.m.

b.  Resolution 2006-48 – Authorizing the Final Disposition of Real Estate (808 & 810 Central Avenue).  Moved by Borchers/Jacobs to approve Resolution 2006-48.  Aye:  Hedden, Borchers, Cauwels, Anderson, Jacobs.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously. 

8. Resolution 2006-49 – Establishing a Tax Increment Revenue Fund and Authorizing a Loan to that Fund.  Moved by Cauwels/Jacobs to approve Resolution 2006-49.  Aye:  Borchers, Anderson, Cauwels, Hedden, Jacobs.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

9.  Resolution 2006-50 – Authorizing the Expenditure of up to $40,000 in TIF Area A Funds for an allowance to remove debris and construct footings to be used for the construction of a Dental Office in TIF Area A from debt authorized via Resolution 2006-49.  Moved by Borchers/Cauwels to approve Resolution 2006-50.  Aye:  Cauwels, Borchers, Anderson, Hedden, Jacobs.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously. 

10. Resolution 2006-51 – Authorizing an Economic Development Incentive Package to Lo-Le Investments, LLC to consist of a Forgivable Loan for $11,000 for the Purchase of Property and a Forgivable Loan in the amount of 20% of the Final Taxable Assessment Valuation of the Project for the Purpose of Constructing a Dental Office.  Moved by Jacobs/Hedden to approve Resolution 2006-51.  Aye:  Anderson, Borchers, Cauwels, Hedden, Jacobs.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

11.  Resolution 2006-52 – Declaring a Water Watch.  Jason Metten and Tom Kane explained the planned Watch and the water situation for the City of Hawarden.  Moved by Cauwels/Hedden to approve Resolution 2006-52.  Aye:  Hedden, Anderson, Borchers, Jacobs, Cauwels.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Anderson/Cauwels to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.