The City Council of the City of New Hampton met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 112 East Spring Street, New Hampton Iowa at 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Geerts. Council members present were Larsen, Porath, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, and Humpal. Also in attendance were City Attorney Todd Prichard, Conrad Rosendahl, Tammy Robinson, Casey Mai, Bob Fenske and Steve Angell.
1. Approve meeting agenda
2. Approve Regular City Council Minutes of June 16, 2025.
3. Approve City Claims of $376,438.66
4. Cemetery Board Minutes June 16, 2025
5. Airport Commission Minutes June 9, 2025
6. Special Class B Retail Native Wine: Schueth Ace Hardware #WBN000520
7. Class B Retail Alcohol License: Kwik Trip 115 E Main Sept. 4, 2025
8. FMC Solid Waste Agency Minutes March 4, 2025
9. Resignation of Police Officer
10. July 1st – Re-appointment to Lt Plant Board – Grant Anderson (6 year term)
11. Amend New Horizons Farmers Market Street Closure to Add July 10th, 2025
12. Tax Exemption under Urban Revitalization Plan: NH Industrial Devel. Corp
13. Iowa League of Cities membership letter
14. Iowa Public Information Board Advisory Opinion Regarding Training Requirements for newly elected or appointed officials.
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Humpal; that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent- None. Motion carried.
Bids were accepted for the sale of city owned property until 4:30 pm July 7, 2025. The property is described as: A portion of land owned by the City Of New Hampton and is located south of Parcel #191112451010, 532 West Garfield Street, includes approximately 0.171 acres of land. No bids were received.
Bids were received for the 530 Case Tractor & Rear Blade until 4:30 pm July 2, 2025.
Moved by Porath, seconded by Speltz; that Resolution No. 6743 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF THE 530 CASE TRACTOR AND REAR BLADE TO KENNETH ANDERA IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,755, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Humpal. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Public Works Director Casey Mai would like to proceed with removal of the remaining dead/ diseased trees located on private property per City Code Section 151.06. Once the trees are removed the property owners will be invoiced. If the invoice is not paid in 30 days, the cost will be assessed to the property. This expense will be paid out of the general fund tree department. Moved by Humpal, seconded by Larsen; that Resolution No. 6744 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLICITING BIDS FOR THE DEAD/ DISEASED TREE REMOVAL ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Humpal. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Chief Rosendahl wants to eliminate resolution #6634 that currently allows compensation of $15 per hour for on call pay for the police department staff and replace it with compensation equal to one hour of regular pay for eight hours on call. Moved by Larsen, seconded by Denner; that Resolution No. 6745 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 6634 AND APPROVING ON CALL PAY FOR POLICE OFFICERS, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Humpal. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
PWD Mai is getting quotes for AMI water meters. He is also working with NHTS on a possible water main extension project. Chief Rosendahl discussed the need to add incentives for hiring police officers that are already certified.
Moved by Porath, seconded by Speltz; that the meeting adjourn at 7:49 pm. Ayes –Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
