City Council Minutes | May 2, 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, May 2, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schwickerath at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Denner, Fisher, Humpal, McDonald and Daly. Also in attendance were Zachary Nosbisch, Casey Mai, Tammy Robinson, Brad Shatek, City Attorney Todd Prichard on telephone.

Mayor Schwickerath requested to add Item ‘S. Intent to Appoint’ as a result of the resignation of councilmember Boos. Moved by Fisher, seconded by Humpal; That the agenda be approved as amended. Ayes –Five. Nays – None. Absent –None. Motion carried.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Denner; That the minutes of the regular council meeting of April 18, 2022, be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent –None. Motion carried.

Moved by Daly, seconded by Fisher; That the claims in the amount of $55,822.30 be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent –None. Motion carried.

7:00 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MM REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC

The City Council investigated and found that notice of the intention of the Council to conduct a public hearing on a Development Agreement between the City and the MM Real Estate Holdings, LLC had been published according to law and as directed by the City 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. Mayor Schwickerath asked for oral comments. There were none. Mayor Schwickerath asked for written comments. There were none. Mayor Schwickerath declared the public hearing closed.

Council Member Denner moved seconded by Council Member Humpal that the Resolution No. 6516 entitled RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE MM REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC, AUTHORIZING ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS AND PLEDGING CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT REVENUES TO THE PAYMENT OF THE AGREEMENT, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Fisher, Humpal, McDonald, Daly. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
7:00 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SECURITY STATE BANK

The City Council investigated and found that notice of the intention of the Council to conduct a public hearing on a Development Agreement between the City and the Security State Bank had been published according to law and as directed by the City 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. Mayor Schwickerath asked for oral comments. There were none. Mayor Schwickerath asked for written comments. There were none. Mayor Schwickerath declared the public hearing closed.

Council Member Fisher moved seconded by Council Member Denner that the Resolution No. 6517 entitled RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SECURITY STATE BANK AUTHORIZING ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS AND PLEDGING CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT REVENUES TO THE PAYMENT OF THE AGREEMENT, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Fisher, Humpal, McDonald, Daly. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
7:00 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR BTR INVESTMENTS, LLC D/B/A IOWA SKIN CARE

The City Council investigated and found that notice of the intention of the Council to conduct a public hearing on the a Development Agreement between the City and the BTR Investments, LLC d/b/a Iowa Skin Care) 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. Mayor Schwickerath asked for oral comments. There were none. Mayor Schwickerath asked for written comments. There were none. Mayor Schwickerath declared the public hearing closed.

Council Member Fisher moved seconded by Council Member Daly that Resolution No. 6518 entitled RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE BTR INVESTMENTS, LLC D/B/A IOWA SKIN CARE), AUTHORIZING ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS AND PLEDGING CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT REVENUES TO THE PAYMENT OF THE AGREEMENT, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Fisher, Humpal, McDonald, Daly. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
7:00 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SOUTH LAKE CONDO ASSOCIATION, LLC

The City Council investigated and found that notice of the intention of the Council to conduct a public hearing on the a Development Agreement between the City and the South Lake Condo Association, L.L.C. 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. Mayor Schwickerath asked for oral comments. There were none. Mayor Schwickerath asked for written comments. There were none. Mayor Schwickerath declared the public hearing closed.

Council Member Daly moved seconded by Council Member Humpal that Resolution No. 6519 entitled RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH LAKE CONDO ASSOCIATION, L.L.C., AUTHORIZING ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS AND PLEDGING CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT REVENUES TO THE PAYMENT OF THE AGREEMENT, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Fisher, Humpal, McDonald, Daly. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.
City Clerk Karen Clemens presented the proposed budget amendment for the FY2021-2022 and requested a public hearing be set for May 16, 2022. Moved by McDonald; seconded by Fisher that Resolution No. 6520 entitled “RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 16, 2022 AT 7:00 PM FOR THE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE 2021-2022 Fiscal Year” be approved. Ayes – Denner, Fisher, Humpal, McDonald, Daly. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.

Bill Croell, a member of the Airport Commission, requested a letter of support for the Airport Commission to apply for a grant to pay for a possible fuel tank purchase. The Commission is planning on using funds in the capital project account, a donation from the airport foundation and monies from the grant. Moved by Daly, Seconded by McDonald;To direct Mayor Schwickerath to sign a letter of support for the Airport Commission proposed grant application for a fuel tank located on the airport property, be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent –None. Motion carried.

Brad Shatek, an employee with Fidelity Bank and Trust, requested the City Council to designate three parking spots on North Chestnut, on the east side of the street to be “Curbside Banking” spots as their parking lot is under construction and the drive though lanes are unavailable. The bank is anticipating the project will take 3 weeks, weather permitting. Moved by Denner, seconded by Humpal; that Fidelity Bank and Trust, located at 25 North Chestnut Ave., designate the three parking spots on the west side of their building as ‘curbside banking’ spots, effectively immediately through July1, 2022, be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried

Jason Speltz with the New Horizons Chamber office has requested permission for specific street closures for the Heartland Days Celebration June 9th – 12th, 2022. Moved by Denner, Seconded by Fisher; That New Horizons Chamber is allowed to:

1. Block traffic access to Spring Street from Hwy 24 from 12:00 pm June 9th until Noon, June 12th
2. Close Ring Road from the entrance from Hwy 24 (near Poor Richards) to the entrance onto Spring Street
3. Have the Street Department assist with supplying barricades.
4. No parking on Main Street from 4:30 pm, June 10th and closing Main street from Linn Ave to Water Ave until the parade is over, approximately 6:45 pm
5. No parking on Locust, Chestnut and Water Avenues between Main Street and Logan Avenue at 12:00 pm Friday, June 10th until the parade is over, approximately 6:45 pm
6. No parking on East Hamilton Street from Water Ave to Walnut Avenue
7. Police controlled blockade of East Hamilton and South Walnut Ave,
Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried
City Clerk Karen Clemens presented an agreement with Oakland Corporation a provider of Laser fiche technology. This agreement allows city staff to digitize information and make it accessible to the public via the website address. Moved by McDonald, Seconded by Daly; That Resolution NO. 6521 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF OAKLAND CORPORATION FOR A LASERFISCHE CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FOR $4,025.00, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Fisher, Humpal, McDonald, Daly. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.

Jason Speltz with New horizons Chamber reported to the council that the property owner may be starting construction and correcting the issues on the deteriorating building at 13/15 West Main. Speltz will plan on informing the city council of any developments at next city council meeting on May 16th, 2022.

Police Chief Zach Nosbisch received a price for the 2023 Chevy Tahoe that the City Council approved at the April 4, 2022 meeting. The amount of $41,562 is the current price and Nosbisch is uncertain how long that price will be valid. He would like to get his request submitted to the dealer as soon as possible. Moved by McDonald, Seconded by Denner; That Resolution NO. 6522 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2023 PURSUIT RATED CHEVY TAHOE FOR $41,562 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Fisher, Humpal, McDonald, Daly. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.

Police Chief Zach Nosbisch shared with the council the initial discussions taking place for a law enforcement center. Currently the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s department has requested of the Board of Supervisors to proceed with a feasibility study to determine if Chickasaw County needs a new law enforcement center. The study will take the City of New Hampton Police Departments needs into consideration along with the county’s needs. Nosbisch is requesting the council approve $5,000 of ARPA funds to contribute to the cost of the feasibility study. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Denner, To authorize up to $5,000 of ARPA funds be paid towards the costs associated with the feasibility study being conducted on behalf of Chickasaw County Sheriff and including the City of New Hampton Police Department, be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

Public Works Director Casey Mai reported on the Board of Adjustment meeting for Nick Hopp and Kirk Reicks to build a storage unit at 803 North Linn Ave. The board approved the request for a 5’ variance and with conditions, allows the construction of the building.

Moved by Denner, seconded by McDonald; That the minutes and correspondence be accepted and placed on file.
NEICAC request for Support; Information Letter and Sample Letter
Airport Minutes of 4-11-2022
Committee As a Whole letter of 4-18-2022
Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – Boos. Motion carried.

Mayor Schwickerath would like to appoint a resident to Ward 3 to fill the vacant seat of resigned council person Boos. Clemens will publish a notice of “Intent to Appoint’ in the New Hampton Tribune on May 5th which will allow the appointment to take place on May 16th, 2022. A petition may still be submitted up to 14 days after the date of appointment if another resident is interested in filling the vacancy. Motion made by Fisher, seconded by Daly; to approve the request of Mayor Schwickerath to appoint a resident to the Ward 3 vacancy at the May 16, 2022 council meeting and direct City Clerk Clemens to publish the notice in the May 5th New Hampton Tribune, be approved. Ayes – Denner, Fisher, Humpal, McDonald, Daly. Nays – None. Absent – None. Resolution approved.

Moved by Daly, seconded by Denner; that the meeting adjourn at 7:59 p.m. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.