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Hawarden council approves gas-supply amendment, fiscal sponsorships and tax abatement; sets property tax hearing
Summary
At its March 25 meeting the Hawarden City Council unanimously approved an amendment to its gas supply agreement with PEFA, Inc., authorized a tax abatement and fiscal sponsorships, and set a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy; the council also discussed proposed changes to Zoning Ordinance 165.
The Hawarden City Council on March 25 unanimously approved a string of routine and substantive items, including an amendment to the city’s gas supply agreement with PEFA, Inc., several fiscal sponsorships and a tax abatement, and agreed to set a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy.
Council members recorded unanimous 5-0 votes on a series of motions. The meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. with Mayor Larry Gregg and council members Klocke, Schelling, Bouza, Allen and Warner present. City Administrator Jacob Stoner and key city staff were also listed as present.
Resolution 2026-08: gas-supply agreement amendment Public Works Director Travis Waterman told the council the current discount associated with PEFA, Inc.’s gas prepayment project extends through 2026. The council approved Resolution 2026-08, authorizing execution of an amendment to the gas supply agreement with PEFA, Inc., and approving PEFA’s related bond issuance. Councilmember Allen moved, Councilmember Schelling seconded; vote: 5-0 in favor.
Property tax levy: hearing set On a motion by Councilmember Klocke, seconded by Councilmember Allen, the council voted 5-0 to set a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy. The hearing will be noticed according to statutory requirements; the exact hearing date was not recorded in the transcript summary.
Votes at a glance - Approval of March 11, 2026 minutes: moved by Klocke, second Bouza. Vote: Ayes — Allen, Bouza, Klocke, Schelling, Warner. Motion carried 5-0. - Approval of March 25, 2026 claims for payment: moved by Allen, second Warner. Vote: Ayes — Allen, Bouza, Klocke, Schelling, Warner. Motion carried 5-0. - Resolution 2026-08 (PEFA gas agreement amendment): moved by Allen, second Schelling. Vote: 5-0. - Set public hearing on proposed property tax levy: moved by Klocke, second Allen. Vote: 5-0. - Approval of fiscal sponsorships (Hawarden Senior Center; Hawarden Community Dinner; Wreaths Across America): moved by Klocke, second Allen. Vote: 5-0. - Resolution 2026-09 (tax abatement for Kevin Van Whye): moved by Allen, second Warner. Vote: 5-0. - Adjournment: moved by Allen, second Bouza. Vote: 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
Other business and staff reports During the open business portion a resident raised concerns about grant documentation and compliance and requested the council add the matter to a future agenda for further review. Staff delivered routine reports; the FY27 budget work session was presented and recorded as the final day for changes, and the transcript notes no budget changes were made during this meeting.
Procedural notes and next steps The council discussed but did not decide Ordinance 165 (the city’s Zoning Ordinance); City Administrator Jacob Stoner explained proposed changes and the item was scheduled to return to a future council agenda. The council reviewed an engagement letter with Williams & Company and determined no additional discussion was required on that item during this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
