City Council Minutes | March 21, 2022

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 21, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schwickerath at 7:02 p.m. Council members present were McDonald, Boos, Daly, Denner and Humpal. Fisher was absent. Also in attendance were Zachary Nosbisch, Casey Mai, Tammy Robinson, Bob Fenske, Megan Baltes, Rick Kramer, Tara Hackman, Amanda Webb with Hacker Nelson & Co, PC, Jason Speltz, Pat McDermott, Lynn Mathias, several NHHS students and City Attorney Todd Prichard.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Humpal; That the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion carried.

Moved by Daly, seconded by Boos; That the minutes of the regular council meeting of March 7, 2022, be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion carried.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Denner; That the claims in the amount of $107,972.97 be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion carried.

Amanda Webb, with Hacker Nelson & Co. PC presented the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year Audit. Moved by Boos, seconded by Denner; That the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year Audit for the City of New Hampton be approved and filed with the Iowa State Auditor’s office. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion carried.

BDCK & D, LLC request to subdivide property in the Two-Mile Zone of the City of New Hampton. PWD Mai shared the specifics of the development. They are planning on creating six single family residential lots. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on March 8, 2022 and is recommending approval.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Daly; That the requirement to have two readings for approval of the plat for the Boeding’s First Addition subdivision, be waived, Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion Carried.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Boos; That Resolution NO.6504 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF BOEDING’S FIRST ADDITION, be approved. Ayes – McDonald, Boos, Daly, Denner, Humpal. Nays- None. Absent – Fisher. Resolution approved.

The Mayor announced that an amendment to the urban renewal plan for the New Hampton Urban Renewal Area had been prepared and that it was now necessary to set a date a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the urban renewal plan. Moved by Boos, seconded by Daly; That Resolution No. 6505 A RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 18, 2022 ON URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT, be approved. Ayes – McDonald, Boos, Daly, Denner, Humpal. Nays- None. Absent – Fisher. Resolution approved.

Moved by Boos for the adoption of the following Resolution No. 6506 entitled “RESOLUTION DELETING PROPERTY FROM THE MELROSE EAST URBAN RENEWAL AREA,” and the motion was seconded by Council Member Daly. Following due consideration, the Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes – McDonald, Boos, Daly, Denner, Humpal. Nays- None. Absent – Fisher. Resolution approved.

Council Member Denner introduced an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE NO. 887 AN ORDINANCE DELETING PROPERTY FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FOR THE MELROSE EAST URBAN RENEWAL AREA OF THE CITY OF NEW HAMPTON, IOWA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA.” and seconded by Council Member Boos that the ordinance be given its first consideration and that it be adopted. The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes – McDonald, Boos, Daly, Denner, Humpal. Nays- None. Absent – Fisher.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared that the ordinance had been given its initial consideration.
It was moved by Council Member Denner and seconded by Council Member Daly 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, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion Carried.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Moved by Council Member Boos and seconded by Council Member Daly that the ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE NO. 887 AN ORDINANCE DELETING PROPERTY FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FOR THE MELROSE EAST URBAN RENEWAL AREA OF THE CITY OF NEW HAMPTON, IOWA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA,” now be put upon its final consideration and adoption. The Mayor put the question on the final consideration and adoption of the ordinance and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes – McDonald, Boos, Daly, Denner, Humpal. Nays- None. Absent – Fisher.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and the Ordinance No. 887 duly adopted.
The Mayor announced that a plan had been prepared for a proposed project and that it was now necessary to set a date for a public hearing on the designation of the South Lake Urban Renewal Area and on that plan and the project outlined therein. Accordingly, Council Member McDonald moved the adoption of the following Resolution No. 6507 entitled “RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 18, 2022 ON DESIGNATION OF THE SOUTH LAKE URBAN RENEWAL AREA AND ON URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND PROJECT,” and the motion was seconded by Council Member Denner. Following due consideration, the Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes – McDonald, Boos, Daly, Denner, Humpal. Nays- None. Absent – Fisher. Resolution approved.
At the March 7, 2022 meeting, the Council decided to table the discussion of the possible contribution of City funds toward Phase 3 of the TRIBE Trail. Moved by Daly, seconded by Humpal; That RESOLUTION NO. 6508 RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 18, 2022 TO ISSUE DEBT, be approved. Ayes – Three. Nays – Boos, Denner. Absent – Fisher. Resolution approved.
City Attorney Todd Prichard informed the council that he has not received a response from the property owner, Carpe Diem, LLC, regarding the concern the City of New Hampton has for the property owned at 13/15 West Main Street, New Hampton. The north outside wall is in danger of collapsing and is a safety hazard for adjoining property owners, employees and residents who use the alley. Jason Speltz from the New Horizons – Chamber will assist and get quotes to make the necessary repairs for safety purposes. If the city approved the repairs, all expenses will be considered a lien on the property and will be placed on their property tax and collected the same. Moved by Boos, seconded by Denner; To solicit bids for the necessary repairs to the building at 13/15 West Main Street and to temporarily barricade the alley closed to avoid additional damages upon possible collapse. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Motion carried.
Due to rising fuel/diesel prices, Jendro Sanitation is requesting to implement a temporary fuel adjustment on their monthly billing. According to our existing contract with Jendro, with any change of fees, the Council can request to review the contractor’s financial reports. Councilmember Boos will contact Jendro Sanitation to discuss options to try and negate fuel prices. Moved by Denner, seconded by McDonald; To table the issue of Jendro Sanitation’s temporary fuel adjustment request and revisit the request at the April 4, 2022 city council meeting. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion Carried.
Police Chief Nosbisch is recommending to the City Council that the parking spot located on the west side of Bigelow Ave. approximately 46’ south of East Main Street ROW be changed to a ‘no parking’ area. He has received complaints that the vehicle parked in that spot creates a visual hazard for the vehicles coming out of the parking lot and traffic on Bigelow. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Boos; That the parking space located on the west side of Bigelow Ave, approximately 46’ south of the East Main Street ROW be changed to a ‘no parking’ space, be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion carried.

FUND RECEIVED DISBURSED

GENERAL $35,475.20 $79,370.44
ROAD USE TAX $38,643.15 $34,891.42
SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN $2,837.18 $50,608.34
TIF- INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL $194.29 $0.00
SPECIAL REVENUE- GRANTS $51.00 $0.00
DEBT SERVICE $838.12 $0.00
LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS $128.65 $0.00
COMM CENTER RENOVATION $0.00 $567.97
ROADS CAPITAL PROJECTS $7,834.72 $15.00
STORMWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS $4,357.67 $10.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS $15,084.96 $12,602.61
WATER UTILITY $16,171.75 $18,776.13
SEWER UTILITY $35,828.48 $44,414.39
WASTEWATER PROJECT $0.00 $1,965.00
SOLID WASTE $11,194.76 $442.38
CAPITAL PROJECTS-WATER $3,921.88 $7.50
CAPITAL PROJECTS-SEWER $3,931.82 $7.50
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $936.00 $1,237.00
TRUST & AGENCY $41.00 $0.00
TOTAL $177,470.63 $244,915.68

Moved by Denner, seconded by Daly ;That the February 2022 Finance Reports be approved and placed on file. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion carried.

Moved by Daly, seconded by Humpal; That the following minutes and correspondence be accepted and place on file. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion carried.

Department Head Minutes of March 8, 2022
New Hampton Fire Department Minutes March 7, 2022
Finance Committee Minutes of March 7, 2022
Planning and Zoning Minutes of March 8, 2022
Airport Commission Minutes of March 14, 2022

Mayor Schwickerath informed the council that he participated in the interview session with SafeTech Solutions regarding the Feasibility Study for the Chickasaw County ambulance issue.

Moved by Denner, seconded by McDonald; that the meeting adjourn at 8:02 p.m. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Fisher. Motion carried.