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, February 17, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Geerts at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Humpal, Larsen, Porath. Also in attendance were City Attorney Todd Prichard, Conrad Rosendahl and Casey Mai.
1. Approve meeting agenda
2. Approve City Council Minutes of February 3, 2024.
3. Approve City Claims of $56,261.38
4. Fire Department Minutes 2-3-25
5. Approval of new Fire Department members: Kaitlyn Jacobs, Adalberto Uribe
6. Department Head Minutes 2-4-2025
7. Park & Rec Minutes 2-5-25
8. Library Board Minutes 2-4-2025
9. Approval of Standing Committees Appointments
10. 5th Annual 5K Request Their Fight is Our Fight -April 25th, 2025
11. Summary of Iowa Supreme Court Ruling on Sidewalk Liability
12. Finance Reports
13.
FUND RECEIVED DISBURSED
GENERAL $46,346.99 $175,092.97
ROAD USE TAX $44,061.13 $40,888.05
SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN $3,172.00 $18,197.66
SELF INSURANCE FUND $10,258.35 $7,097.04
LOCAL OPTION TAX $66,290.90 $5,975.00
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX $775.55 $5,338.80
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX CAP RES $271.81 $0.00
TIF- INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL $675.64 $0.00
DEBT SERVICE $305.33 $0.00
LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS $1,157.94 $0.00
ROADS CAPITAL PROJECTS $15,665.57 $5,997.30
STORM WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS $5,573.51 $13.65
CAPITAL PROJECTS $6,880.36 $9,301.98
WATER UTILITY $42,714.18 $35,333.45
SEWER UTILITY $69,743.17 $59,723.29
WASTEWATER PROJECT $80,489.80 $80,489.80
SOLID WASTE $33,097.95 $33,434.53
CAPITAL PROJECTS-WATER $4,803.66 $11.15
CAPITAL PROJECTS-SEWER $4,757.13 $11.15
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $1,737.00 $1,118.00
TOTAL $438,777.97 $478,023.82
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Humpal; that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Porath. Motion carried.
A. 7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGE
Mayor Geerts announced now is the time and place fixed for the public hearing to receive public comment with regard to the amendment to the zoning map regarding the rezoning from R-2 (Moderate Density Residential) to M-1 (Light Industrial and/or Manufacturing the following described property:
THE ALLEY SEPARATING LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 FROM LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 10, RAILROAD ADDITION TO NEW HAMPTON, IOWA, ALSO DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3, BLOCK 10, RAILROAD ADDITION TO NEW HAMPTON, IOWA, THENCE NORTH TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 10, RAILROAD ADDITION TO NEW HAMPTON, IOWA, THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 5, BLOCK 10, RAILROAD ADDITION TO THE NEW HAMPTON, IOWA, THENCE SOUTH TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 4, BLOCK 10, RAILROAD ADDITION TO NEW HAMPTON, IOWA, THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; AND LOTS 4 AND 5 IN BLOCK 10 IN RAILROAD ADDITION TO NEW HAMPTON, IOWA;
AND ALL PROPERTY WEST OF BLOCK 10, RAILROAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NEW HAMPTON, IOWA WITH THE NORTH AND NORTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THIS PROPERTY EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE ST. PAUL AND MILWAUKEE RAILROAD IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 95 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., CHICKASAW COUNTY, IOWA.
The Council investigated and found that the time and the place of the hearing had in accordance with the law as directed by the Council been published in the New Hampton Tribune on the 6th day of February, 2025.
Mayor Geerts asked for oral comments. There were none. Mayor Geerts asked for written comments. There were none none. Mayor Geerts declared the hearing closed.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request of Stanley and Mary Ann Trask of Stanley W. Trask Living Trust to rezone their property at 409 West Jefferson at their February 11, 2025 meeting. Moved by Denner, seconded by Schwickerath; That an ordinance entitled ‘AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NEW HAMPTON ZONING & SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, receive its first consideration. Ayes – Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Humpal, Larsen. Nays – None. Absent- Porath.
Mayor Geerts declared the motion duly carried and declared that the ordinance had been given its initial consideration.
Moved by Speltz, and seconded by Larsen; that the statutory rule requiring an 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. The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, Ayes – Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Humpal, Larsen. Nays- None. Absent- Porath.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Moved by Larsen, seconded by Humpal; That the ordinance entitled “Ordinance No. 899 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NEW HAMPTON ZONING & SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE now be put upon its final consideration and adoption. Ayes – Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Humpal, Larsen. Nays- None. Absent- Porath. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and the Ordinance #899 duly adopted.
Staff has received the Calhoun-Burns & Associates agreement for the annual bridge inspection. Moved by Denner, seconded by Larsen; That Resolution No. 6710 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOCIATES FOR THE ANNUAL BRIDGE INSPECTION, be approved. Roll Call: Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner, Humpal, Larsen. Nays – None. Absent – Porath. Resolution approved.
Staff has completed all the documentation for the purchase of the property at 341 South Chestnut Avenue except the final deed. Staff is hoping to get the signatures in February 2025.
Mayor Geerts has appointed a committee to discuss & make recommendations regarding improving both pedestrian and vehicular safety; the members are: Casey Mai – Public Works Director, Christy Roethler – School Board Secretary/Purchasing Manager, Jay Jurrens – School Superintendent, Lynn Schwickerath – Resident, Paul Irvin – Resident, Mindy Humpal – Council Member, Deb Larsen (Chair)–Council Member
Steve Geerts – Mayor.
Public Works Director Casey Mai updated the council on the WWTP and street projects.
Moved by Speltz, seconded by Humpal; that the meeting adjourn at 7:32 pm. Ayes –Five. Nays – None. Absent – Porath. Motion carried.
