The Council Meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.

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

Absent:  None

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

Staff Absent: None

Special Agenda Item

0. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to John Polifka for dedicated service to the Hawarden Community Library Board of Trustees.  Mayor Porter read a portion of the letter from John Polifka regarding his association with the Director and fellow Board members.  Mayor Porter presented the Certificate of Appreciation to John Polifka and thanked him for his years of service to the Library. 

Standard Agenda Items

1a. Approval of August 9, 2006 Council Meeting Minutes.  Moved by Cauwels/Hedden to approve the minutes of August 9, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

1b.  Approval of Claims for Payment.  Moved by Jacobs/Borchers 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 noted that with the retiring of John Polifka and appointment of Mark Weyer to the Hawarden Library Board, it again gives us an opportunity to thank those persons that serve on our various boards and committees.  He commented on the article about Hawarden and three other communities in the August issue of CityScape, the magazine for the League of Cities.  It was a great promotion for the community about the telecommunications issues and Hawarden’s “Can Do” attitude.  He reported that the papers have been signed for the new dental building for Hawarden and thanked those that served on the Dental Recruitment Committee.   He also reported that the Walking Trails and Plantings are progressing and looking wonderful.  He welcomed everyone to join in for the “Big Sioux River Labor Day Celebration” where there should be something for everyone’s enjoyment. 

2b. Council Comments.  None.

2c. Staff Reports/Discussion. Chris Myres reported that he, George Jacobs, and Brian Engleman attended a CVN Meeting in Minneapolis and will be contacting several prospective businesses.  He also reported that the City will soon have an 800 number for use in advertising and recruitment packages for businesses and individuals interested in Hawarden.  Jason Metten reported that our Gas Foreman, Brent Hamilton has resigned to take another position and we will looking to fill a position in the Gas Department.  He welcomed Erica Smith as the new Part-Time Cleaning Person.  He also explained why the civil defense sirens went off Friday evening, and what the City is planning to do to remedy the problem. 

Other Agenda Items

3. Resolution 2006-56 – Appointment of Mark Weyer to the Hawarden Public Library Board of Trustees. Moved by Cauwels/Anderson to approve the appointment of Mark Weyer to the Hawarden Public Library Board of Trustees.  Aye:  Cauwels, Jacobs, Borchers, Anderson, Hedden.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.  Mayor Porter then administered the Oath of Office to Mark Weyer.     

4. Resolution 2006-45 - Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Natural Gas Service Agreement with Clayton Energy Corporation.  Moved by Borchers/Hedden to approve Resolution 2006-45.  Aye:  Hedden, Anderson, Borchers, Jacobs, Cauwels.  Aye:  None.  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 amend the contract by  deleting Section 2.  Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Borchers/Anderson to approve Resolution 2006-46 for the amended contact.  Aye:  Jacobs, Borchers, Cauwels, Anderson, Hedden.  Aye:  None.  Motion carried unanimously. 

6. Resolution 2006-53 - Ending a Water Watch.  Public Works Director Tom Kane asked to have this Resolution tabled until the water levels are higher.  Moved by Borchers/Cauwels to table Resolution 2006-53.  Motion carried unanimously, and the water watch is still in effect.   

7.  Resolution 2006-58 – Approving the 2005-2006 Street Finance Report.  Moved by Jacobs/Cauwels to approve Resolution 2006-58 approving the 2005-2006 Street Finance Report.  Aye:  Cauwels, Hedden, Borchers, Anderson, Jacobs.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

8.  Resolution 2006-57 – Approving a Tower Space Lease with LongLines Wireless and Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Sign the Necessary Contractual Agreements.  City Administrator Metten explained the contact for Long Lines to put an antenna on the City Water Tower and pay a lease and installation fee.  Jerry Wilke from LongLines was present to explain LongLines Wireless and answered questions.  Moved by Jacobs/Anderson to approve Resolution 2006-57.  Aye:  Anderson, Hedden, Jacobs; Nay:  Cauwels; Abstain:  Borchers.  Motion carrier 3-Aye, 1-Nay, and 1 Abstain. 

9.  Approval of Final Payment to Schelling Construction for Switchgear Building Contract. Public Works Director Tom Kane asked to have this item tabled until the final meeting between the City and the Contractors.  Moved by Cauwels/Hedden to Table Item 9.  Motion carried unanimously. 

10. Request from Maria & Miguel Curiel dba El Sol De Jalisco LLC, 207 – 9^th Street, Hawarden, IA for Renewal of Class C Liquor License for on-premises consumption of liquor, wine, and beer with Sunday Sales.   After discussion, moved by Jacobs/Borchers to approve the Request for Liquor License Renewal for El Sol De Jalisco.  Motion carried 3-2. 

Moved by Cauwels/Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.