City Council Minutes | August 20, 2018

City Council
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday
August 20, 2018 7:00 pm

 

The City Council of the City of New Hampton met in regular session in the Council Chambers on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larsen at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Perkins, Carey, Denner, Diiro, Kuhn and McDonald. City Attorney Kevin Kennedy, Courtney Lechtenberg, Mike Anderson, Jr Mai, Tim Angell, Mira Schmitt-Cash, Dave Boss with Northeast Iowa Community Action, County Attorneys Jennifer Schwickerath and Mark Huegel, Chickasaw County Conservation Director Brian Moore, Wendy Mihm-Herold with Northeast Iowa Community College, Zach Nosbisch and Tony Trower were also present

Item M, Approve Josie’s’ request for Outdoor Service Area needs to be removed from the agenda. Moved by Perkins, seconded by Kuhn; That the agenda be approved as amended. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Moved by Carey, seconded by Kuhn; That the minutes of the August 6, 2018 regular Council meeting be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Denner; That claims in the amount of $165,094.35 be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Denner, seconded by Kuhn; That an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE BURYING OF BUILDING MATERIAL” receives its second consideration. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes- Perkins, Carey, Denner, Diiro, Kuhn and McDonald. Nays – None. Mayor Larsen ordered the proposed ordinance be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting for its third and final consideration.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perkins; That Resolution No. 6359 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2017/2018 STREET FINANCE REPORT, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes- Perkins, Carey, Denner, Diiro, Kuhn and McDonald. Nays – None. Resolution approved.

Wendy Mihm-Herold spoke on behalf of Northeast Iowa Community College. The college wants to extend the bond levy an additional 10 years and is asking for support for the September 11th Bond Levy vote. The vote is a request to continue the current tax levy, they are not asking for an increase.

Dave Boss, representative from the Northeast Iowa Community Action shared with the council the types of assistance the organization provides for New Hampton and Chickasaw county residents. He provided statistics of services offered from the Chickasaw County office and Client characteristics report. The City of NH has contributed $2,678 per FY over that last several years.

Tony Trower, representing the Boy Scouts/NH Motorcycle Rally is requesting street closings for the rally:

  1. East Spring Street be one way from Main Street/Hwy 24 to South Fourth Avenue from 4:00 pm Thursday September 6, 2018 to 12:00 noon on Sunday, September 9, 2018.
  2. Close Ring Road from 4:00 pm Friday September 7, 2018 to 6:00 am Saturday, September 8, 2018 and again at 4:00 pm Saturday September 8, 2018 to 6:00 am Sunday September 9, 2018.
  3. Approved the Parade Route: Starting on Bigelow, west on Hamilton to Walnut, north on Walnut to Main Street, east on Main Street and returning to Mikkelson Park. Tony Trower also requested there be no parking on Main Street during the Car Show on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm Moved by Denner, seconded by McDonald; That the requests of Tony Trower for the New Hampton Bike Rally and Car Show, be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Carey; That Resolution No. 6360 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD TITLE VI / NON-DISCRIMINATION ASSURANCES, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes- Perkins, Carey, Denner, Diiro, Kuhn and McDonald. Nays – None. Resolution approved.

Moved by Kuhn, seconded by McDonald; That Resolution No. 6361 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD TITLE VI / NON-DISCRIMINATION AGREEMENT, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes- Perkins, Carey, Denner, Diiro, Kuhn and McDonald. Nays – None. Resolution approved.

Chickasaw County Attorney Jennifer Schwickerath requested an easement for Klenske Ave for the Chickasaw County Conservation Department. At the June 4, 2018 city council meeting the council granted permission to the county to use the city ROW for improvements to Klenske Avenue. They are now requesting an easement. City Attorney Kevin Kennedy will draft an easement that will include the stipulation that the City of New Hampton retains the right to develop a street. Moved by Perkins, seconded by Kuhn; Authorizing an easement for Chickasaw County Conservation Department for Klenske Avenue and authorizing City Attorney Kevin Kennedy to draft the easement and include the stipulation that the City of New Hampton retains the right to develop a street. Ayes-Five. Nays-None. Abstain – Carey. Motion carried.

City Clerk Karen Clemens explained to the Council that the City will be liable if someone is injured on our road due to the slippery conditions caused by sump pump discharge. There are three properties that have their sump pump discharging in the city street and creating a slippery hazard. After a lengthy discussion, moved by McDonald, seconded by Denner; To Authorize Street Department Superintendent Jr Mai to purchase and install signage warning pedestrians of the slippery conditions. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Mayor Larsen presented information to discuss implementing a building code for the City of New Hampton. She presented examples of State Building Codes and is seeking council input for future direction. Mayor Larsen requested the council to review that State of Iowa building codes and bring their recommendations to the September 4th, 2018 City Council meeting.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Kuhn; Approving the application of Dave Root, 628 W. Spring Street, for Tax Exemption under the City-wide Urban Revitalization Plan for New Hampton, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the application and forward to the County Assessor. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion carried.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Denner; That Resolution No. 6362 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT OF $107,799.53 TO BURBACH AQUATICS FOR THE SPRAY PAD & POOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes- Perkins, Carey, Denner, Diiro, Kuhn and McDonald. Nays – None. Resolution approved.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Carey; That the finance reports for July 2018, be approved as follows:

Fund Received Disbursed
GENERAL $84,281.66 $246,017.12
ROAD USE TAX $34,055.85 $23,189.88
SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN $990.36 $17,820.28
LOCAL OPTION TAX $29,878.57 $0.00
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX $0.00 $5,064.20
TIF- INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL $1,794.51 $0.00
DEBT SERVICE $842.46 $0.00
LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS $60.00 $7,209.00
SWIM POOL RENOVATION $109,565.96 $219,131.92
COMM CENTER RENOVATION $0.00 $225.25
CAPITAL PROJECTS $3,056.54 $12,277.70
WATER UTILITY $29,733.15 $19,273.82
SEWER UTILITY $125,141.32 $84,725.13
SOLID WASTE $8,736.79 $20,897.15
CAPITAL PROJECTS-Business $0.00 $68,800.00
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $627.00 $1,981.00
TRUST & AGENCY $60.00 $0.00
TOTAL $428,824.17 $726,612.45

Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion Carried.

Moved by Kuhn, seconded by McDonald; That the following be approved and placed on file:

  1. Fire Department minutes of August 6, 2018
  2. Department Head Meeting minutes of August 7, 2018
  3. Park and Rec Board Minutes of August 8, 2018.
  4. Park and Rec Board Minutes of August 16, 2018.

Ayes – Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Denner, seconded by Carey; That the meeting adjourn at 8:14 p.m. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

 

ATTEST: KAREN CLEMENS, CMC, City Clerk

DEBRA LARSEN, Mayor