City Council Minutes | March 18, 2024

Council Chambers
Monday
March 18, 2024 7:00 pm

 

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, March 18, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Geerts at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher, Humpal, Larsen. Also in attendance were Tim Pederson, Casey Mai, Kristi Pederson, City Attorney Todd Prichard, Cory McDonald, Bella Chihak, Donna Rosonke, Carrie Becker, Shannon Kellogg, Merrilyn Knight, Jon Thomas and NHHS students.

Approve meeting agenda:
1. Approve meeting agenda
2. Approve City Council Minutes of March 4, 2024
3. Approve City Claims of $46,298.83
4. Park & Rec Minutes of March 6, 2024
5. Department Head Minutes of March 5, 2024
6. Library Board Minutes of March 4, 2024
7. Community Foundation Grant Award Letters
8. Liquor License Renewal – Rancho Viejo Restaurant #LC0040761
9. Permit Application NEW Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor: New Hampton Mart, 17 W Main St
10. Crescent Moon Tattoo – Request to block off parking spots on E Main and N Locust on May 4th
11. New Horizons Chamber Request Park Blockades / Parade Route for June 7-8, 2024
12. Agreement for Cleaning Service & Confidentiality Agreement
13. Finance Reports

FUND RECEIVED DISBURSED

GENERAL $49,505.16 $129,398.07
ROAD USE TAX $36,955.83 $30,094.26
SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN $2,889.61 $20,277.18
SELF INSURANCE FUND $9,129.23 $10,252.94
LOCAL OPTION TAX $59,108.91 $0.00
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX $11,498.13 $0.00
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX CAP RES $3,850.71 $0.00
TIF- INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL $3,747.91 $1,467.00
SPECIAL REVENUE- GRANTS $45.00 $0.00
DEBT SERVICE $299.25 $0.00
LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS $218.80 $2,500.00
COMM CENTER RENOVATION $857.75 $967.75
ROADS CAPITAL PROJECTS $7,706.24 $17.84
STORMWATER CAPITAL PROJ $4,254.58 $11.38
CAPITAL PROJECTS $68,599.00 $29,604.44
WATER UTILITY $53,016.35 $26,021.38
SEWER UTILITY $52,458.98 $48,654.30
SOLID WASTE $13,306.02 $32,844.02
CAPITAL PROJECTS-WATER $3,838.61 $8.92
CAPITAL PROJECTS-SEWER $3,820.65 $8.92
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $2,145.00 $581.00
TOTAL $387,251.72 $332,709.40

Moved by Larsen, seconded by Fisher; that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

Library Director, Carrie Becker, requested the Council to use remaining American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the needed repairs to the library parking lot. As of February 29, 2024 the remaining undesignated funds amount was $6,855.83. PWD Mai and Becker informed the council that the cost of repairs has been reduced from original estimates. Moved by Humpal, seconded by Porath; That $5,000 of the undesignated ARPA funds be used to pay for the parking lot repairs at the New Hampton library. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

The Council reviewed the 28E Agreement with Chickasaw County for the PCC Paving Project on Kenwood Ave. The agreement does allow for a 5 year payment plan from the City of New Hampton to Chickasaw County, interest free, with the first payment due July 5, 2025. Moved by Denner, seconded by Larsen; That Resolution No. 6622 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 28E COUNTY/CITY AGREEMENT FOR A LOCALLY LET PCC PAVING PROJECT ON KENWOOD AVE FROM 210TH STREET TO US HWY 18., be approved. Ayes – Porath, Speltz, Denner, Fisher, Humpal, Larsen. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.

Public Works Director Casey Mai requested direction from the City Council regarding sidewalk inspections. As a result of the removal of all the ash trees from the right-of-way there are numerous locations where the sidewalk is a tripping hazard, has decaying concrete or other issues. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Fisher, seconded by Speltz; To direct PWD Mai to complete a city-wide survey, residential and commercial, of all sidewalk conditions and implement a rating system to develop repair/replacement timeline. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

City Clerk Karen Clemens updated the City Council on the City Code codification process; both Clemens and Mai have requested that the vendor have the code completed for July 1, 2024 implementation.

Moved by Porath, seconded by Speltz; that the meeting adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

 

 

ATTEST: Karen Clemens, City Clerk

Steve Geerts, Mayor