City Council Minutes | September 10, 2025 (Special)

City Council

Council Chambers

Wednesday

September 10, 2025 5:30 pm

 

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, September 10, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Geerts. Council members present were Humpal, Larsen, Porath, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner. Also in attendance were City Attorney Todd Prichard, Casey Mai, Tammy Robinson, Daryl Berg- President of Rembrandt Foods, Bart Zaiger (via Meetings Link), TJ Steen with Rembrandt Foods, Fire Chief Toby Schwickerath, TriMark Director of Operations Craig Helton and Bob Fenske.

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

Public Works Director Casey Mai explained the purpose of the meeting was to receive council approval of the Water Usage Agreement and Wastewater Discharge Agreement with REI Enterprises, LLC (REI). City staff, attorney Todd Prichard and REI officials have been establishing terms for the supply of water to REI Enterprises, with defined capacity allocations to ensure the needs of both the City and REI Enterprises are adequately met. The City of New Hampton retains emergency powers to curtail or halt water usage in the event of an emergency. The agreement also addresses upcoming capital improvement needs for the City’s water infrastructure in order to maintain reliability and meet increased demand. Moved by Porath, seconded by Speltz That Resolution No. 6757 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WATER USAGE AGREEMENT WITH REI ENTERPRISES, LLC, be approved. Ayes – Humpal, Larsen, Porath, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner. Nays – None. Absent-None. Resolution approved.
The Council reviewed and discussed the proposed agreements between the City of New Hampton and REI Enterprises regarding the Wastewater Discharge Agreement; outlining terms for wastewater discharge into the City’s wastewater treatment system, including discharge limits and required pretreatment steps. The City has received confirmation from the IDNR that the initial 30 day sample provided has met IDNR limits. Moved by Larsen, seconded by Denner; That Resolution No. 6758 A RESOLUTION APPRVING THE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE AGREEMENT WITH REI ENTERPRISES, LLC , be approved. Ayes – Humpal, Larsen, Porath, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner. Nays – None. Absent-None. Resolution approved.
Moved by Schwickerath, seconded by Speltz; that the meeting adjourn at 5:48 pm. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

 

 

ATTEST: Karen Clemens, City Clerk

Steve Geerts, Mayor