6:00 P.M.
CITY OFFICE – 112 W. MAIN ST.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and January Benjamin
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Citizens questions and comments on the plans and specifications for the proposed
street improvements on E. Cleveland St. (1)
b. Approve the plans and specifications for the proposed street improvements on E.
Cleveland St. (2)
c. Approve a bid & contractor for the proposed street improvements on E. Cleveland St. (3)
d. Citizens questions and comments on Ordinance #59 (4)
e. Approve Ordinance #59 Amending Chapter 42 – Public and Private Property of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of New London, Iowa (5-6)
f. Citizens questions and comments on Ordinance #60 (4)
g. Approve Ordinance #60 Amending Chapter 69 – Parking Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of New London, Iowa (7-8)
6. REPORTS:
a. Police Dept.
b. Fire Department (9)
c. Public Works (10)
d. Parks & Recreation
e. Utilities (11-14)
f. Child Care (15-20)
g. Mayor
7. OPEN FORUM:
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve minutes of previous meetings (21-26)
b. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (27-29)
c. Approve Payment of Claims (handout)
d. Approve outdoor service area for the VFW Post on July 4th, 2021
e. FY 2022 Cigarette Permits: Jet Stop, Dollar General & Casey’s (30-32)
f. Tax Abatement: Michael Strawhacker, 300 S. Elm St., New House & Garage (33)
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Approve Resolution #338 adopting employee hourly wages for the fiscal year 2021-2022
and authorizing implementation (34)
10. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Approve pay estimate #5 for the retainage to Four Seasons for the grading of the South
Pine Street Subdivision (35)
b. Approve the Agreement with the Iowa Dept. of Transportation for Maintenance and
Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities (36-37)
c. Accept the resignation of Chuck Noel from the H.J. Nugen Library Board effective
immediately (38)
d. Accept the resignation of Lynn Riley and Gina Anderson from the H.J. Nugen Library
Board effective June 30, 2021 (38)e. Re-appoint Tori Kennel to the H.J. Nugen Library Board with a term ending 6/30/2027
(38)
f. Appoint Brandon Harrison to the H. J. Nugen Library Board with a term ending
6/30/2027 (38)
g. Appoint Charity Ngugi to the H. J. Nugen Library Board fulfilling the remainder of Lynn
Riley’s term ending 6/30/2023 (38)
h. Appoint Samantha Kelly to the H. J. Nugen Library Board fulfilling the remainder of Gina
Anderson’s term ending 6/30/2023 (38)
i. Approve resolution #339 Resolution (1) approving the minimum requirements,
competitive criteria, and procedures for disposition of certain property located within
the City’s South Pine Street Urban Renewal Area; (2) determining that the proposal
submitted by Tyler J. Thein and April E. Thein satisfies the offering requirements and
declaring the intent of the City to convey the property to Tyler J. Thein and April E. Thein
in the event that no competing proposals are submitted; (3) soliciting competing
proposals; and (4) fixing date for a public hearing on the proposal to convey the
property to Tyler J. Thein and April E. Thein related to a lot line adjustment for Lot 5 in
the Adams Street Subdivision (39-48)
j. Discuss changing the golf cart and UTV ordinances to allow persons with an
intermediate license, 16 years and older, to operate them on City Streets
k. Discuss a commercial development on the City property southeast of 814 E. Adams St.
11. MEETINGS:
a. Public Works Committee, June 16th
, 2021 at 6:30 a.m., Shop at WWTP
b. Public Safety Committee, June 16th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., City Office
c. Regular City Council Meeting, July 6th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., City Office
12. ADJOURNMENT
NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL – OPEN FORUM NOTICE
The Open Forum portion of the New London City Council meeting is a time where the public is allowed to speak.
This is a courtesy that is extended to you. During this portion of the meeting the following guideline will be in
effect:
1. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please stand if possible, and state you name and address for the record.
2. Unless you are a scheduled, approved organization making a presentation, you will have 3 minutes to
respectfully express your thoughts. Guest organizations will be under the discretion and management of the
Mayor as the presiding officer.
3. Understand that no formal motions or actions will be taken on items during this time. Your concerns may be
forwarded to the appropriate committee for further considerations and/or discussion.
4. All comments and discussion will remain respectful in nature to all parties.
5. Similar topics will be acknowledged, and forwarded to the appropriate department. However, repetition of
topics will be limited.
6. Any deviation from these guidelines will end you allotted time and you will be asked to be seated. Failure to
abide by these guidelines may lead to removal from the meeting at the order of the Mayor and possibly
charges of disorderly conduct if so warranted.
7. Your involvement on agenda items will be limited to the presentation of factual material as determined by the
Mayor. This the Council’s time for dealing with matters and will not include public opinions or question and
answer time; this is done during Public Hearings.