CITY OF HAWARDEN

APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

HAWARDEN CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM

Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

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

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

Absent:  None

Staff Present: Jason Metten, City Administrator/City Clerk; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Sharole Rens, Finance Director; Jim Pickner, City Attorney

Staff Absent:  Tom Kane, Public Works Director

Standard Agenda Items

1a. Approval of March 14, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes.  Moved by Cauwels/Anderson to approve the minutes of March 14, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

1b. Approval of Claims for Payment.  Moved by Borchers/Jacobs 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 welcomed Spencer Haacke and his wife Heather to Hawarden.  Spencer is the new Economic Development Director.  He also welcomed Family 1st Dental and Dr. Morshed and his staff to our business community, and thanked those individuals for their work in recruiting the new dentist.  He thanked Bob Borchers and Jason Metten for representing the city of Hawarden at the APPA Legislative Rally in Washington, DC and reminded everyone of the many legislative issues that the City Council and staff are watching.   He reported that work continues on economic development leads.

2b. Council Comments.  Council Member Borchers reported on the main issues discussed at the APPA Legislative Rally:  1. The Rail Issue with some cities being captive shippers for coal which increases costs; 2. Global Warming Issues; 3. Renewal Energy along with Global Warming.  He reported that they visited with 4 Congressman:  King, Latham, Grassley, and Harkin.

2c. Staff Reports/Discussion.    City Administrator Metten thanked the IA Dept. of Health, Farmers State Bank, Andy Ruyter, City Intern, Jerry Wilson, EMS Director, and the ambulance squad for securing and installation of the AED for City Hall, Wee Care Day Care Center, and the Community Center.  He thanked the Council for the opportunity to attend the APPA Legislative Rally in Washington, D.C. and felt it was a very valuable trip.  He welcomed Spencer Haacke, the Economic Development Director who will be starting work for the City on April 2nd.  He reported that on Thursday, March 29th at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Strategic Planning Meeting at City Hall which will focus on economic development.

Other Agenda Items

3. Discussion and Status Report of V.I.P International Project – A speaker phone conversation was held with representatives of VIP International and the Mayor and City Council.  They gave an update on VIP’s plans for the Hawarden site.  Ted Kourousis, from Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission was present to speak to the Council regarding the funding and status of the VIP financing plan through State of Iowa EDSA loan.   

4. Resolution 2007-20 – A Resolution encouraging the Iowa Legislature to consider funding alternatives to increase revenue to the Road Use Tax Fund.  After discussion and explanations, moved by Cauwels/Anderson to approve Resolution 2007-20.  Aye:  Borchers, Cauwels, Hedden, Jacobs, Anderson. Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

5. Resolution 2007-21 – A Resolution opposing “Fair Share” proposals to the Iowa Legislature.  After explanation and discussion, moved by Jacobs/Hedden to approve Resolution 2007-21.  Aye:  Anderson, Borchers, Hedden, Cauwels, Jacobs.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

6. Resolution 2007-22 – A Resolution opposing the Public Improvement Quality Protection Act (HF 810)  After explanation and discussion, moved by Jacobs/Borchers to approve Resolution 2007-22.  Aye:  Cauwels/Hedden, Borchers, Jacobs, Anderson.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried unanimously. 

7. Request for a new 6-month Class C Liquor License by Brian Engleman, Sportman’s Lounge, Inc., dba Hawarden Golf Course for On-Premise Liquor, Wine or Beer with Sunday Sales and Outdoor service Privileges.  Moved by Cauwels/Jacobs to approve 6-month Class C Liquor License for Brian Engleman at the Hawarden Golf Course.  Motion carried unanimously. 

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

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ATTEST:

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Jason R. Metten, City Administrator/City Clerk