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The City Council of the City of New Hampton met in Special session in the Council Chambers at 112 East Spring Street, New Hampton Iowa at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Geerts at 5:30 p.m. Council members present were Schwickerath, Speltz, Kiffel, Larsen, McGrath. Absent – Denner.
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Speltz; that the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Denner. Motion carried.
As a result of the termination of Police Officer Cory Frank, the council discussed allowing Police Chief Conrad Rosendahl to advertise to hire an officer. Moved by Schwickerath, seconded by Larsen; to approve Police Chief Conrad Rosendahl to advertise to hire a police officer. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Denner. Motion carried.
The Finance Committee set a meeting for Monday, May 18th at 6:00 pm to discuss the expenditures for the storm water easement.
Moved by Speltz, seconded by Kiffel; that the meeting adjourns at 5:37 pm. Ayes –Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
ATTEST: Karen Clemens, City Clerk
Steve Geerts, Mayor