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, May 17, 2021.The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schwickerath at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Fisher, McDonald, Perkins, Boos, Denner, Diiro. Also in attendance were Zach Nosbisch, Casey Mai, Tammy Robinson, Tim Angell, Tina Reicks, Trisha Wilkens of NEIACA and City Attorney Kevin Kennedy.
Moved by Perkins, seconded by Fisher; that the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
Moved by Denner, seconded by McDonald; That the minutes of the regular council meeting of May 3, 2021, be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
Moved by Perkins, seconded by Diiro; that the claims in the amount of $120,860.86, be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING
It was reported that notice of the intention of the Council to conduct a public hearing on a Development Agreement between the City and Ozo Kleen Solutions, LLC, in connection with improving a building for use as a commercial facility, which provides for certain property tax incentives in the form of annual appropriation, incremental property tax payments in a total amount not exceeding $8,000, had been published according to law and as directed by the Council and that this is the time and place at which the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City. The Mayor asked for any oral objections. There were none. The Mayor asked for any written objections. There were none. There being no further objections or comments, the Mayor announced that the hearing was closed.
Moved by Boos, seconded by Denner; That Resolution No. 6469 to approve a Development Agreement with OZO KLEEN SOLUTIONS, LLC, including annual appropriation tax increment payments in an amount not to exceed $8,000. Ayes – Fisher, McDonald, Perkins, Boos, Denner, Diiro. Nays-None. Absent-None. Resolution approved.
7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Schwickerath announced now is the time and place fixed for the public hearing to receive public comment with regard to the amendment of the current budget of the City of New Hampton for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The Council investigated and found that the time and the place of the hearing had in accordance with the law and as directed by the City Council been published in the New Hampton Tribune on the 4th day of May, 2021 in New Hampton in the County of Chickasaw. Mayor Schwickerath asked for oral comments. There were none. Mayor Schwickerath asked for written comments. There were none. There being no further objections or comments, the Mayor announced that the hearing was closed.
Moved by Diiro, seconded by Perkins; That Resolution No.6470 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021, be approved. Ayes – Fisher, McDonald, Perkins, Boos, Denner, Diiro. Nays-None. Absent- None. Resolution approved.
Upon receiving notification that the City of New Hampton has received a three year interest-free loan from the State Revolving Loan Fund of $1,370,000, a public hearing needs to be held explaining the details of the sewer revenue loan for the design and planning stages of the sewer utility. Moved by Perkins, seconded by Boos; That Resolution NO. 6471 RESOLUTION TO FIX A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND TO BORROW MONEY THEREUNDER IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,370,000 (Hearing date June 7, 2021), be approved. Ayes – Fisher, McDonald, Perkins, Boos, Denner, Diiro. Nays-None. Absent- None. Resolution approved.
Trisha Wilkins, representative from Northeast Iowa Community Action, presented information about the organization and how their services benefit the New Hampton community. The organization serves seven counties in northeast Iowa. Wilkens also discussed a new federal assistance program for residents who have delinquent water and sewer bills.
Erin Reicks, a NHHS graduate, is asking permission to hold a 5K run on June 5, 2021 starting and finishing at Mikkelson Park. The event is called “Bark in the Park’ as dog owners are welcome to bring their dogs to join the run. Moved by Perkins, Seconded by Denner, that Erin Reicks be allowed to host a 5K, “Bark in the Park” 5k run on June 5th, 2021, be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
Economic Development Director Tammy Robinson presented two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposals to the council and was requesting approval to continue with the TIF planning. Moved by Boos, seconded by Fisher; That Economic Development Director Tammy Robinson proceed with TIF plans for the proposed Garfield Street extension and a water/sewer infrastructure project for new housing developments, be approved. Ayes – Six. Nays None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
Public Works Director, Casey Mai, presented additional information to the Council regarding the possible implementation of a Residential Rental Packet. The Residential Rental Packet and accompanying Fee Schedule was presented to the City Council at a Committee as a Whole meeting on May 17 at 6:00 pm. Moved by Denner, seconded by Boos; That PWD Mai proceed with preparing a draft ordinance for the Residential Rental Packet and Fee Schedule and present the draft ordinance at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion Carried.
Moved by Denner, seconded by McDonald; That the ROW request from Security State Bank to work in the ROW on West Milwaukee Street, be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
PWD Casey Mai shared with the council his conversations that he had regarding the work performance of Chris Even of Iowa Municipal Solutions, LLC. Previous municipalities supported Evens and his ability to run their wastewater treatment plant and they re-affirmed his work ethic. They were completely satisfied with Even while he was employed/contracted by the municipality. Mai also shared a proposal he received from current WWTP Superintendent, Tim Angel, requesting to continue working for the City of New Hampton. Angell’s pay request was $7,500 per month, 20 hours per week, which did not included the cost of benefits. Iowa Municipal Solutions LLC bid was $7,800 per month and included 30 hours per week. After a lengthy discussion, the council thanked Tim Angell for his dedicated years of service to the City of New Hampton, but decided to extend the contract to Iowa Municipal Solutions, LLC. Moved by Denner, seconded by Perkins; To direct Mayor Schwickerath to sign the Agreement for Services of Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator Between Iowa Municipal Solutions LLC and the City of New Hampton, be approved. Ayes – Fisher, McDonald, Perkins, Boos, Denner, Diiro. Nays-None. Absent- None. Resolution approved.
Moved by Denner, seconded by Diiro; That the Mayor sign the Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of the Primary Roads in Municipalities, effective through June 30, 2026, be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
Moved by Diiro, seconded by Fisher; That the Class C Liquor license for The Blue Iris #BW00095820, be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
The Hotel/Motel grant committee has approved a $50,000 grant from the Hotel/Motel Capital Reserve Account. This grant will fund the 20% match the TRIBE Trail Committee is required to have to be eligible for a larger COVID19 Relief Recreational Trails Program. Moved by Perkins, seconded by Fisher; That the Hotel/Motel Grant request by the TRIBE Trail Committee, of no more than $50,000, to be used for securing additional grant monies for the Phase 3 of the TRIBE Trail construction project, be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
Matt Carlton has moved outside the city limits and is resigning from his position on the Board of Adjustment.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Fisher; That the resignation of Matt Carlton from the Board of Adjustment position, effective May 4, 2021, be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
The council set a Finance Committee meeting to discuss wages and salaries of non-bargaining unit personnel for Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Economic Development office.
| FUND | RECEIVED | DISBURSED |
| GENERAL | $526,084.33 | $168,624.92 |
| ROAD USE TAX | $99,774.67 | $61,749.39 |
| SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN | $246,848.49 | $58,552.42 |
| LOCAL OPTION TAX | $32,196.50 | $0.00 |
| HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX | $0.00 | $7,594.98 |
| TIF- INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL | $93,809.33 | $0.00 |
| DEBT SERVICE | $60,506.13 | $167,163.00 |
| LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS | $1,969.00 | $299.43 |
| COMM CENTER RENOVATION | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CAPITAL PROJECTS | $22,704.86 | $39,841.04 |
| WATER UTILITY | $30,023.78 | $30,088.68 |
| SEWER UTILITY | $71,915.45 | $85,428.03 |
| SOLID WASTE | $10,080.20 | $9,467.08 |
| CAPITAL PROJECTS-WATER | $9.00 | $0.00 |
| CAPITAL PROJECTS-SEWER | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CAPITAL PROJECTS-SANITARY SR | $9.00 | $0.00 |
| CUSTOMER DEPOSITS | $1,970.00 | $1,454.00 |
| TRUST & AGENCY | $597.00 | $0.00 |
| TOTAL | $1,198,525.74 | $630,262.97 |
Moved by Perkins, seconded by Boos; that the Finance Reports for April 2021, be accepted and place on file.
Ayes – Six. Nays-None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
Moved by Diiro, seconded by McDonald; that the following minutes and correspondence be accepted and place on file.
Ayes – Six. Nays-None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
Park & Rec Minutes 5-5-2021
Library Minutes 5-4-2021
Hotel/Motel Committee Minutes 5-11-2021
Airport Minutes 5-10-2021
Moved by Boos, seconded by Denner; that the meeting adjourn at 7:59 p.m. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Absent–None. Motion carried.
ATTEST: Karen Clemens, City Clerk
Robert Schwickerath, Mayor