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, December 1, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Geerts. Council members present were Larsen, Schwickerath, Speltz, Humpal, Denner. Porath was absent. Also in attendance were City Attorney Todd Prichard, Conrad Rosendahl, Cory Frank and a NHHS student.
1. Approve meeting agenda
2. Approve Regular City Council Minutes of December 3, 2025.
3. Approve City Claims of $93,066.02
4. Department Head Meeting Minutes 12-2-25
5. Park & Rec Minutes of November 5, 2025
6. Park & Rec Minutes of December 10, 2025
7. Hire Brannon Anderson for Snow Removal
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License: JLEB, LLC
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License: Derek Heying
10. Liquor License Updated Ownership Information-Casey’s Marketing Co
11. Liquor License Updated Ownership Information-Kwik Trip Inc.
12. Fire Department Minutes 12-8-2025
13. Finance Reports
FUND RECEIVED DISBURSED
GENERAL $108,739.85 $133,666.28
ROAD USE TAX $41,971.15 $26,080.50
SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN $28,014.05 $18,069.80
SELF INSURANCE FUND $8,187.28 $3,454.11
LOCAL OPTION TAX $43,200.13 $0.00
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX $3,760.78 $1,527.80
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX CAP RES $1,291.52 $0.00
TIF- INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL $38,428.89 $17.13
DEBT SERVICE $5,216.22 $1,147.50
LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS $369.62 $4,147.91
COMM CENTER RENOVATION $0.00 $34,934.60
ROADS CAPITAL PROJECTS $10,233.48 $6.09
STORMWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS $10,154.50 $6.09
CAPITAL PROJECTS $16,085.21 $13,178.05
WATER UTILITY $54,190.10 $212,625.05
SEWER UTILITY $111,570.83 $78,031.41
SOLID WASTE $30,214.93 $35,687.05
CAPITAL PROJECTS-WATER $204.01 $68,188.84
CAPITAL PROJECTS-SEWER $71.29 $0.00
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $245.00 $1,012.00
TOTAL $512,148.84 $631,780.21
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Speltz; That the Consent agenda be approved. Ayes – Five Nays – None. Absent – Porath. Motion carried.
Moved by Humpal, seconded by Speltz That Resolution No. 6780 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE WAGES FOR THE NEW HAMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,731.00 be approved.
Ayes – Larsen, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Humpal. Nays – None. Absent- Porath. Resolution approved.
At the November 15th 2025 council meeting, the City Council approved the unpaid leave request for Police Officer Cory Frank through December 15, 2025. Frank is requesting an additional unpaid leave of absence while he continues to receive medical attention to determine the best option for his pain. Frank is a candidate for surgery, which is not scheduled at this time; however, once scheduled there is a 6-12 week recovery period. Frank has also submitted documentation from his doctor that he is able to work light duty up to 4 hours per day. Chief Conrad Rosendahl is not in favor of allowing Frank to work light duty due to his physical limitations. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Larsen, seconded by Speltz, that the unpaid leave extension for Cory Frank be approved until January 19, 2026. Ayes – Four. Nays – Schwickerath. Absent – Porath. Motion Carried,
Moved by Speltz, seconded by Schwickerath; that the meeting adjourn at 7:48 pm Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Porath. Motion carried.
