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 3, 2026. Mayor Geerts called the meeting to order. Council members present were Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner (via telephone), Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath. Also in attendance were City Attorney Todd Prichard, Casey Mai, Conrad Rosendahl, Tammy Robinson , Kathy Tenge, Jonas Schwickerath and Bob Fenske.
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Speltz; that the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
1. Approve regular City Council minutes 7.20.26
2. Approve city claims of $587,767.83
3. Library Minutes of 7.7.26
4. Finance Committee Minutes of 7.20.26
5. Chickasaw County Auditor Letter re: 28E Agreement for EMS payment
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License Application – Traveling Tapster (Holy Family Parish)
Moved by McGrath, seconded by Schwickerath; to approve the consent agenda. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
Safety Committee chair, Deb Larsen, updated the council on changes made to the proposed Chapter 77 Personal Transportation Devices Regulations. There was a lengthy discussion regarding helmet use and age specific regulations with a few modifications made to the code sections. Moved by Larsen, seconded by Kiffel; That the second reading of the Ordinance Amendment Chapter 77 Personal Transportation Devices, be approved. Ayes – Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried. Mayor Geerts ordered the item to be on the agenda at the next regular city council meeting for its third and final consideration.
PWD Casey Mai informed the council that the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors has approved a contribution of $30,000 towards the expenses of the North Linn Water Main Loop project in conjunction with New Hampton Transfer & Storage. The Chickasaw County Attorney, David Laudner, has prepared a draft 28E agreement for council review. Council discussed possible cost sharing and the ability to add customers for water services to businesses outside the city limits. Mayor Geerts and PWD Casey Mai will continue to discuss possible opportunities for business to connect to city water. Moved by Speltz, seconded by Larsen; That Resolution No. 6854 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE 28E AGREEMENT WITH CHICKASAW COUNTY FOR THE NORTH LINN AVENUE WATER MAIN LOOP, be approved. Ayes – Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution – approved.
Moved by Spetlz, seconded by Schwickerath; That Resolution No. 6855 RESOLUTION APPROVING SECTION 125 PREMIUM ONLY PLAN, be approved. Ayes – Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Police Chief Conrad Rosendahl presented a bid for a roof repair project on the police station. Moved by McGrath, seconded by Speltz; That Resolution No. 6856 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID FROM BRIAN TANK MASONRY TO REPAIR THE SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,850.00, be approved. Ayes – Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Kiffel, Larsen McGrath. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Moved by McGrath, seconded by Speltz; that the meeting adjourns 8:17 pm. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
