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, August 17, 2026. Mayor Geerts called the meeting to order. Council members present were Speltz, Denner (via telephone), Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath and Schwickerath. Also in attendance were City Attorney Todd Prichard, Casey Mai, Kyle Anderson, Conrad Rosendahl, Tammy Robinson, Strand Associates Representative Bryce Kohls, Jerry Tank, Jonas Schwickerath, Ricky Rosonke, Kathy Tenge and Bob Fenske.
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Schwickerath; that the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
1. Approve regular City Council minutes 8.3.26
2. Approve city claims of $126,579.76
3. Class E Liquor License Ownership Update: Casey’s Marketing Co
4. Airport Commission Minutes of 7.13.26 & 8.10.26
5. Department head Minutes 8.4.26
6. Cemetery Board Minutes of 8.11.26
7. Park & Rec Minutes 8.12.26
8. Finance Reports
FUND RECEIVED DISBURSED
GENERAL $70,957.06 $350,860.74
ROAD USE TAX $54,298.34 $55,651.53
SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN $2,065.73 $16,056.04
SELF INSURANCE FUND $8,375.99 $2,463.72
LOCAL OPTION TAX $52,946.27 $0.00
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX $6,350.78 $7,547.78
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX CAP RES $2,139.83 $0.00
TIF- INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL $2,714.28 $0.00
DEBT SERVICE $378.36 $0.00
LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS $90.90 $8,687.90
COMM CENTER RENOVATION $0.00 $3,923.57
2026 STREET RECONSTRUCTION $15,380.75 $30,784.59
ROADS CAPITAL PROJECTS $12,584.77 $42,316.91
STORMWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS $20,125.89 $12,354.50
CAPITAL PROJECTS $3,436.21 $5,040.50
WATER UTILITY $93,527.04 $47,045.86
SEWER UTILITY $167,562.33 $103,457.55
WASTEWATER PROJECT $221,985.71 $221,985.71
SOLID WASTE $37,092.07 $34,093.91
INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVEL. $1,880.00 $3,760.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS-WATER $2,664.71 $54,021.12
CAPITAL PROJECTS-SEWER $47.90 $25.00
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $1,300.00 $913.00
PERPETUAL CARE $170.00 $0.00
TOTAL $778,074.92 $1,000,989.93
Moved by Kiffel, seconded by McGrath; to approve the consent agenda. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
Safety Committee chair, Deb Larsen, recommended approving the third and final reading of Ordinance 904 AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 77 PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICES. Moved by Schwickerath, seconded by Larsen; that the third and final reading of the Ordinance Amendment Chapter 77 Personal Transportation Devices, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Ordinance adopted. Mayor Geerts stated that Ordinance #904, an Ordinance Amendment Chapter 77 Personal Transportation Devices is duly adopted.
City Clerk Karen Clemens presented the City Street Finance Report for FY2026. This annual report is submitted to the Iowa Dept of Transportation and includes all revenues and expenses for any Road Use Tax item.
Moved by Denner, seconded by Larsen; That Resolution No. 6857 RESOLUTION APPROVING FY2026 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CITY STREET REPORT, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Strand Associates submitted a change order for the Mikkelson Parking Lot; the change is an increase of cost of $26,965.00; the total project cost is now $226,281, with an original bid of $199,316. Moved by Schwickerath, seconded by Speltz; That Resolution No. 6858 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CHANGE ORDER NO 1 WITH JERRY TANK MASONRY, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,965.00, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Strand Associates submitted a pay request for the Mikkelson Parking Lot project of $30,422.18. Moved by McGrath, seconded by Kiffel; That Resolution No. 6859 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY REQUEST #1 WITH JERRY TANK MASONRY, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,422.18, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Strand Associates submitted a pay request for the West Garfield Street Extension Project for $267,234.85. The total project cost is $642,573.26. Moved by Speltz, seconded by Larsen; That Resolution No. 6860 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY REQUEST #1 WITH MEHMERT TILING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $267,234.85, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Strand Associates have submitted Task Order 26-03 for Construction & Contract Administration for the Logan Street and Cleveland Street Project. Moved by Larsen, seconded by Schwickerath; That Resolution No. 6861 RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 26-03 FOR THE LOGAN STREET AND CLEVELAND STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Terracon has submitted an agreement for the Logan/Cleveland street project. The estimated cost for these services is $48,345.00. The services for the testing and borings is not included in the initial project bid. Moved by Kiffel; seconded by Schwickerath; That Resolution No. 6862 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH TERRACON FOR THE LOGAN STREET AND CLEVELAND STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Strand Associates submitted an agreement for engineering services for South Broadway Ave (from West Main to West Garfield) in the amount of $200,000. The South Broadway project will hopefully be out to bid in winter 2026/2027 with construction in 2027/2028 Moved by Larsen, seconded by Schwickerath; That Resolution No. 6863 RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 26-04 FOR THE SOUTH BROADWAY AVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR DESIGN AND BID RELATED SERVICES AND EASEMENT ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Strand Associates submitted an amendment to Task Order 25-03 for the South Industrial Park Project. Since the project is receiving RISE Grant funds, there are additional specifications that the engineer must meet. This amendment adds the RISE grant specifics and includes an additional $9,000 in engineer fees. Moved by Speltz, seconded by McGrath; That Resolution No. 6864 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO TASK ORDER NO. 25-03 FOR THE SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Strand Associates submitted an agreement from Terracon for Geotechnical Engineering Services for the South Industrial Park Improvements. The fee for this proposal will be between $18,400 – $19,750. Moved by Speltz, seconded by Larsen That Resolution No. 6865 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SOIL BORING AGREEMENT WITH TERRACON FOR THE SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT, be approved. Ayes – Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath, Schwickerath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Casey Mai shared the results of the Board of Adjustment meeting for Bradley & Jordan Nelson. The Board of Adjustment approved their request for a height variance for their accessory building.
City staff shared Strand Associate’s Opinion of Cost (OPC) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant reconstruction project. The engineers 60% Design OPC is in the range of $44,720,000 and $59,627,000. Staff will contact council members when a work session is scheduled with the city’s financial advisor and project engineers to discuss plans to deal with the increasing costs of labor and materials.
Council member Jeremy McGrath shared information on the possible changes for the Chickasaw County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the possibility of additional expenses for the City of New Hampton residents.
City Clerk Karen Clemens gave an update on the bond proceedings for the street projects.
Moved by Speltz, seconded by Kiffel; that the meeting adjourn 8:02 pm. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
