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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. Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schwickerath at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Denner, Diiro, Fisher and Boos. McDonald and Perkins were absent. Also in attendance were Zach Nosbisch, Casey Mai, Tammy Robinson, resident Tom Sullivan, Bob Fenske and City Attorney Kevin Kennedy.
Moved by Boos, seconded by Diiro; that the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent–McDonald and Perkins. Motion carried.
Moved by Diiro, seconded by Fisher; That the minutes of the regular council meeting of June 21, 2021, be approved. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent–McDonald and Perkins. Motion carried.
Moved by Diiro, seconded by Denner; that the claims in the amount of $362,873.52, be approved. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent–McDonald and Perkins. Motion carried.
The council reviewed the proposed fee schedule presented by Public Works Director Casey Mai. Moved by Boos, seconded by Diiro; That Ordinance No. 883 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF NEW HAMPTON FEE SCHEDULE, receive its third and final consideration. Ayes – Denner, Diiro, Fisher, Boos. Nays – None. Absent – McDonald and Perkins. Mayor Schwickerath declared Ordinance #883 duly adopted.
Resident Tom Sullivan who resides at 103 West Gardner is requesting permission to not replace the sidewalk he removed on the east half of his property. Sullivan was told by a city employee that he could remove the sidewalk as some of the segments were uneven and were trip hazards. City Hall did not have any record of this discussion and could not verify that the discussion took place. Sullivan also informed the council that the house was sold and he was unable to recoup the expenses to install the sidewalk. Moved by Boos, seconded by Fisher; to reject the request of Tom Sullivan to not replace the 23’ 8” of sidewalk at 103 West Gardner, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Diiro, Fisher, Boos. Nays – None. Absent – McDonald and Perkins. Motion carried. Sullivan requested the City Council review the sidewalk ordinance to address circumstances such as this.
City Attorney Kevin Kennedy opened sealed bids for the sale of the used police departments 2011 Dodge Charger.
Bidder Amount
Jeff Bragg, Culver City, CA $1,505.00
Yousef Dabbagh, Island Lake, IL $ 668.00
Nick Tank, New Hampton, IA $ 657.00
Kurt Volker, Sumner, IA $1,650.00
Moved by Denner, seconded by Boos; To approve the bid of Kurt Volker of Sumner, Iowa in the amount of $1,650.00 to purchase the used 2011 Dodge Charger, be approved. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent–McDonald and Perkins. Motion carried
Economic Development Director Tammy Robinson updated the council on the construction of Garfield Street that attaches to S. Western Ave. Robinson has Fehr Graham reviewing the bid specifications so the bidding will take place in the fall of 2021 and construction can begin in 2022.
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation has requested that the City sign a 28E Agreement. The director of NEIACA has been informed from the State Auditor, Rob Sands that non-profit organizations should have a 28E Agreement with any governmental organization that voluntarily donates to the non-profit. Moved by Boos, seconded by Fisher; That RESOLUTION NO. 6480 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 28E AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING FOR SERVICES WITH NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION AND THE CITY OF NEW HAMPTON, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Diiro, Fisher, Boos. Nays – None. Absent – McDonald and Perkins. Resolution approved.
City Clerk Karen Clemens is requesting that the following departments be allowed to encumber the following amounts to the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year:
Park & Rec $11,598.20
Library $5,762.48
Clerk $1,144.75
Moved by Denner, seconded by Diiro; That the requests of the Park & Rec Department, Library and Clerk’s office to encumber funds from the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget, be approved. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent–McDonald and Perkins. Motion carried
Moved by Diiro, seconded by Boos; Approving the application of Judy Babcock for Tax Exemption under the city-wide Urban Revitalization Plan for New Hampton and authorizing the Mayor to sign the application and forward to the County Assessor, be approved. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent–McDonald and Perkins. Motion carried.
Mayor Schwickerath shared with the Council that he has discussed the open city attorney position with the Prichard Law Firm. The Council preferred that a RFP (Request for Proposals) process be utilized to fill the vacancy. Schwickerath will have the committee members meet to develop the RFP.
Economic Development Director Tammy Robinson shared with the Council that the property at 960 East Main is sold and the new owners are requesting TIF financing to complete their project. The purpose of this amendment is to get the property into a TIF district. Once the TIF district is established, then proceedings may begin for the development agreement for the improvements. Moved by Denner, seconded by Boos; That Resolution No.6481 SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON 2021 AMENDMENT TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR NEW HAMPTON URBAN RENEWAL AREA, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Diiro, Fisher, Boos. Nays-None. Absent-McDonald and Perkins. Resolution approved.
Moved by Denner, seconded by Diiro ; That the application of Kwik Star #714 at 115 East Main Street for renewal of their Class C Beer Permit, be approved. Ayes – Four. Nays – None. Absent – McDonald and Perkins. Motion carried.
City Clerk Karen Clemens shared with the council her concerns about the lack of sidewalks in certain areas in New Hampton.
Moved by Diiro, seconded by Fisher; that the meeting adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent–McDonald and Perkins. Motion carried.
