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 5, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Geerts at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Larsen, Porath Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Humpal was absent. Also in attendance were Casey Mai, Tammy Robinson, Police Chief Conrad Rosendahl, Scott Carey, Aaron Lukes and Bob Fenske.
Approve meeting agenda
Approve City Council Minutes of July 15, 2024.
Approve City Claims of $433,433.61
Cemetery Minutes of July 30, 2024
Department Head Minutes July 2, 2024
New Fire Department members
Class C Liquor License: Peach Cart Co. August 25, 2024
Class B Retail Alcohol License: Five Star Coop 9/1/2023
Class B Retail Alcohol License: Five Star Coop 9/1/2024
Application for Tax Exemption/Urban Revitalization: Nicholas Konen
Appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission: Milton (Chub) Frese
Street Closure Request: Holy Family Fall Festival ; August 24 & 25, 2024
Chickasaw County Auditor Letter Re: 28E Agreement for EMS 7-22-24
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Speltz; that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Motion carried.
City Attorney Todd Prichard opened the bids for the sale of city property identified as Parcel #19-11-12-2-26-243.
Bids received:
Scott Carey – Bid of $1.96 for the property; Escalation Incremental Bidding $50.00; Maximum Cash Bid $1,696.00; Buyer will pay for surveying and recording expenses.
Scott Carey will coordinate the survey with the assistance of Park & Rec Director Tara Hackman and Public Works Director Casey Mai. Moved by Denner, seconded by Larsen; that Resolution No. 6656 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY FROM SCOTT CAREY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.96 PLUS ALL EXPENSES REGARDING SURVEYING AND RECORDING , be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Resolution approved.
The City of New Hampton received an interest free loan from the State Revolving Fund to pay for the initial engineering expenses for the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade. This agreement is nearing expiration and an extension is needed. To date, the City has utilized $57,721.62 of this loan for project expenses. Moved by Porath; seconded by Fisher; That Resolution No. 6657 RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE MATURITY DATE OF THE CITY’S SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTE, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Resolution approved.
SEH Engineer, Becky Schwab, provided Pay Request #2 for the Tribe Trail project for Wicks Construction. The trail committee has $447,504.14 of funds available for expenses. After this payment, the remaining amount available is $164,255.54 and final projected amount due is $152,335.30. Moved by Fisher, seconded by Speltz; That Resolution No. 6658 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY REQUEST #2 FOR $283,259.60 TO WICK’S CONSTRUCTION FOR THE TRIBE TRAIL PHASE III PROJECT, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Resolution approved.
Police Chief Conrad Rosendahl is requesting to enter into a 5 year agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of body cameras and tasers. The annual payment would be approximately $10,500; the Police Dept did encumber $13,500 from the FY2024 budget for these purchases. Rosendahl explained how these purchases are needed to update existing older and poorly performing equipment. Moved by Larsen; seconded by Fisher; That Resolution No. 6659 RESOLUTION ENTERING AN AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,480.20 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TASERS, BODY CAMERAS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Resolution approved.
Chickasaw County Engineer Roman Lensing provided an updated projected cost spreadsheet for the Kenwood Ave construction project. The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors has approved their portion of the expenses. The City’s share is $211,479.53 which is $36,507.57 higher than the preliminary estimate. The City will pay for their share to Chickasaw County in equal payments as part of a 5 year, no-interest loan. Moved by Larsen, seconded by Porath; That Resolution No. 6660 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACTUAL PROJECT COSTS OF THE PCC PAVING PROJECT ON KENWOOD AVE FROM 210TH STREET TO US HWY 18 IN THE AMOUNT OF $211,479.53, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Resolution approved.
Resident Andy Hugeback of 313 Croell Drive is requesting to extend his curb cut to 38’ which is 6’ longer than code allows. The City Code allows 32’ curb cut for a triple driveway. Moved by Fisher; seconded by Speltz; That Resolution No. 6661 RESOLUTION APPROVING CURB CUT EXTENSION AT 313 CROELL DRIVE, NEW HAMPTON, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Resolution approved.
The Section 125 Premium Only Plan, which allows employees to take advantage of pre-tax health insurance deductions, needs annual City Council approval. Moved by Porath, seconded by Fisher; That Resolution No. 6662 RESOLUTION APPROVING SECTION 125 PREMIUM ONLY PLAN, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Resolution approved.
City Clerk Karen Clemens presented the FY 2024 Street Financial Report. Council approval is required prior to submission. Moved by Denner, seconded by Larsen; That Resolution No. 6663 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STREET FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FY2024, be approved. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Resolution approved.
City Clerk Karen Clemens explained that at the time the Gardner Ave ROW property was sold to Michele and Kelly O’Donnell, an ordinance needed to be passed to vacate the ROW. This ordinance accomplishes that requirement.
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Fisher; That the statutory rule requiring said Ordinance to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Motion carried.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Porath; That Ordinance NO. 896 be given its final consideration and ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF GARDNER AVE ROW, be adopted. Ayes – Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared Ordinance #896 duly adopted.
PWD Casey Mai shared with the Council the results of the Board of Adjustment meeting that was held earlier. Scott & Carrie Bohaty’s request for a 36’x50’unattached garage was denied and Kathy Hanson (Patricia/Louis Kobliska) request for a 40’x100’ building was also denied.
Public Works Director Mai informed the council that 1311 of 1679 (78%) Lead Line surveys have been completed.
Moved by Porath, seconded by Fisher; that the meeting adjourn at 7:42 PM. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Humpal. Motion carried.
