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, September 21, 2026. Mayor Geerts called the meeting to order. Council members present were Kiffel, Larsen, Schwickerath, Denner (via telephone), Absent – McGrath and Speltz Also in attendance were City Attorney Todd Prichard, Casey Mai, Tammy Robinson, 1 NHHS Student, Bob Fenske.
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Schwickerath; that the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes – Four. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath and Speltz. Motion carried.
1. Approve regular City Council minutes 9.9.26
2. Approve city claims of $62,279.37
3. Department Head Minutes 9.9.26
4. Library Board Minutes 9.8.26
5. Cemetery Board Minutes 9.15.26
6. Little Light of Mine Fireworks Request 12.5.26 (new location)
7. Park & Rec Minutes of 9.9.26
8. Casey’s Marketing Co – Review of Ownership changes
9. Liability Agreement with Stacey Frahm, REBEL Diamonds
10. Updated Bonding Information & Timeline – Piper Sandler
11. Finance Reports – August 2026
FUND RECEIVED DISBURSED
GENERAL $66,870.81 $179,477.79
ROAD USE TAX $1,281.93 $36,018.13
SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN $20.69 $15,823.34
SELF INSURANCE FUND $8,305.87 $9,793.01
LOCAL OPTION TAX $175.85 $297,657.03
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX $0.00 $2,116.93
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX CAP RES $20.69 $0.00
TIF- INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL $62.07 $0.00
LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS $417.19 $0.00
COMM CENTER RENOVATION $0.00 $1,567.55
2026 STREET RECONSTRUCTION $0.00 $28,930.25
ROADS CAPITAL PROJECTS $11,325.30 $0.00
STORMWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS $11,308.36 $0.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS $1,823.41 $30,311.44
WATER UTILITY $70,153.74 $96,955.41
SEWER UTILITY $124,362.54 $58,310.17
WASTEWATER PROJECT $197,408.75 $197,408.75
SOLID WASTE $32,959.50 $34,059.61
INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVEL. $0.00 $6,580.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS-WATER $522,327.31 $574.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS-SEWER $6,742.75 $0.00
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $1,275.00 $2,086.00
PERPETUAL CARE $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL $1,056,841.76 $997,669.41
Moved by KIffel, seconded by Larsen; to approve the consent agenda as presented. Ayes – Four. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath and Speltz. Motion carried.
Mayor Geerts announced now is the time and place fixed for the public hearing to receive public comment with regard to the amendment to the zoning map regarding the rezoning from Manufactured Mobile Home Park (MH) to General Commercial (C-2). The Council investigated and found that the time and the place of the hearing had in accordance with the law was published in the New Hampton Tribune on September 10, 2026. The property is legally described as:
The Mayor Geerts called for any oral objections to the map amendment request. There were none.
Mayor Geerts asked for written objections. There were none. Mayor Geerts declared the hearing closed.
Speltz arrived at 7:04 pm
Moved by Larsen and seconded by Kiffel; 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. Ayes: Kiffel, Larsen, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath. Motion carried. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Moved by Kiffel seconded by Schwickerath; That the ordinance entitled “Ordinance No. 905 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NEW HAMPTON ZONING & SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE now be put upon its final consideration and adoption. Ayes: Kiffel, Larsen, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and the Ordinance #905 duly adopted.
Public Works Director Casey Mai shared the Preliminary Plat Review – New Hampton Industrial Development Corporation – Croell’s 4th Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposed plat at their meeting held September 21, 2026. Moved by Schwickerath seconded by Larsen; That the Preliminary Plat for the New Hampton Industrial Corporation – Croell’s 4th Addition, be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath. Motion carried.
Public Works Director Casey Mai shared the Preliminary Plat Review – New Hampton Industrial Development Corporation – Industrial Park South Second Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposed plat at their meeting held September 21, 2026. Moved by Kiffel, seconded by Schwickerath; That the Preliminary Plat for the New Hampton Industrial Corporation – Industrial Park South Second Addition, be approved. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath. Motion carried.
Public Works Director Casey Mai explained the additional costs are from the unexpected discovery of an oil tank in the Mikkelson Parking Lot. Moved by Larsen, seconded by Speltz That Resolution No. 6869 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR AN ADDITIONAL $2,546.48 FOR THE MIKKELSON PARKING LOT PROJECT, be approved. Ayes: Kiffel, Larsen, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath. Resolution approved.
Moved by Schwickerath, seconded by Speltz; That Resolution No. 6870 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRESS PAYMENT #2 FOR $57,547.70 FOR THE MIKKELSON PARKING LOT PROJECT, be approved. Ayes: Kiffel, Larsen, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath. Resolution approved.
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Kiffel; That Resolution No. 6871 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRESS PAYMENT #2 FOR $134,010.68 FOR THE WEST GARFIELD EXTENSION PROJECT, be approved.
Ayes: Kiffel, Larsen, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath. Resolution approved.
City Attorney Todd Prichard requested the approval of a more precise legal description for the storm water easement near Mikkelson Park. Moved by Larsen, seconded by Schwickerath; That Resolution No. 6872 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A STORM WATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT BY EMINENT DOMAIN, be approved. Ayes: Kiffel, Larsen, Schwickerath, Speltz, Denner. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath. Resolution approved.
Kiffel shared his concerns with the faded traffic markings on South 4th Ave / TRIBE Trail.
Larsen contacted the Lt Plant and requested installation of street light near the roller skating rink.
Moved by Schwickerath, seconded by Larsen; that the meeting adjourn 7:44 pm. Ayes – Five. Nays – None. Absent – McGrath. Motion carried.
