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, July 1, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Geerts at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Fisher, Humpal, Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner. Also in attendance were Casey Mai, Police Chief Conrad Rosendahl, Tara Hackman and Scott Carey.
Approve meeting agenda
Approve City Council Minutes of June 17, 2024.
Approve City Claims of $128,306.35
Class B Retail License Kwik Trip #714 LG0000701; Sept. 4, 2024
Committee As A Whole Minutes of June 3, 2024
Fire Department Minutes of June 6, 2024
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Speltz; that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
There was no additional discussion regarding the update of the Code of Ordinances. Moved by Denner, seconded by Larsen. That Ordinance No 895 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ‘CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW HAMPTON, IOWA’, receives its third and final consideration. Ayes – Fisher, Humpal, Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner. Nays – None Absent – None.
Mayor Geerts announced Ordinance No. 895 is duly adopted
Moved by Humpal, seconded by Fisher; That Resolution NO. 6649 RESOLUTION APPROVING 2023/2024 YEAR END TRANSFERS be approved. Ayes -Fisher, Humpal, Larsen, Porath, Speltz, Denner. Nays- None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
FROM:
LOST Funds for Ambulance Fees 9100.69100 $285,826.00
Local Option Sales Tax – Debt Service Transfer 7300.65888 $152,480.00
LOST – RUT Bridge Engineering 9100.69100 $10,594.25
Water Utility – Debt Service 6021.69150 $18,450.00
Sewer Utility – Debt Service Transfer 8017.68510 $50,736.00
General Fund – Community Center Maintenance 6050.67990 $21,040.00
Hotel Motel to General Fireworks – 5020.69150 $5,000.00
LMI Transfer 7021.69100 $2,0300.00
TO:
LOST Funds for Ambulance Fees 080.69151 $285,826.00
Local Option Sales Tax – Debt Service Transfer 010.48303 $152,480.00
LOST – RUT Bridge Engineering 080.69151 $10,594.25
Water Utility – Debt Service 010.48303 $18,450.00
Sewer Utility – Debt Service Transfer 010.48303 $50,736.00
General Fund – Community Center Maintenance 092.48300 $21,040.00
Hotel Motel to General Fireworks – 080.69150 $5,000.00
LMI Transfer 080.69150 $2,030.00
Scott Carey, resident of New Hampton, resides at 606 Garfield and is interested in the possibility of purchasing land that adjoins the south and west side of his property. This Parcel # 19-11-12-2-26-243, which is completely undeveloped, was previously donated to the City of New Hampton and named Croell Addition #3. Although the TRIBE Trail is being developed on this parcel of land there is not a need to retain the property which is outside of the requested 15 feet of area requested by the TRIBE Trail Committee. Park & Rec Director Tara Hackman has visited the area with Scott Carey and is in agreement that the parcel does not serve a purpose to the Park & Rec department. Moved by Humpal; seconded by Porath; That Resolution No. 6650 A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR JULY 15, 2024 AT 7:00 PM, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Fisher, Humpal, Larsen, Porath, Speltz. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
Mayor Steve Geerts reported on the Committee as a Whole meeting held at 6:00 pm in the Economic Development Office. Geerts stated the Committee continues to support the action taken at the May 6, 2024 city council meeting which states the inclusion of the sergeant employee classification within the collective bargaining unit currently is a direct violation of the Code of Iowa, specifically Chapter 20.4.
Public Works Director Mai informed the council that 1031 of 1679 Lead Line surveys has been completed. He is mailings letters for those locations that have not completed the survey.
Mai also informed the council that Eric Kuehn has passed his Grade 3 Wastewater test and is continuing to pursue the Grade 4 certification.
Moved by Porath, seconded by Fisher; that the meeting adjourn at 7:20 PM . Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
