Also in attendance were the following: Herman Lensing, Sue Raden, and Jim Schulz.

Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland, Mark Middendorf, and Joel Dasher.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

Agenda

Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Minutes

Goebel moved and Humbert seconded a motion to approve the January 12, 2005 meeting minutes. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Report – Jim Schulz, SEH, City Engineer

Schulz gave a written and verbal report which is on file for review.

Schulz brought forward the grading plans for the Main Street Project for review. He distributed an updated map of the Industrial Park including the proposed area for Kevin Blommel's business. A brief report was given on the progress on the wetland area. Hetland reported that the Middendorf Brothers Partnership would be in favor of allowing easements to maintain and repair the tile line with no charge to the City and EDA for servicing the line. Schulz was requested to prepare information for the next meeting for preparation of the easement.

Schulz stated that he would bring plans and specifications for the Main Street Project to the next meeting. The phasing of the project was brought up by Sue Raden that, on half of the Chamber of Commerce, she felt the city engineer fairly heard their concerns, and the current proposal from the city engineer best suits the needs of the downtown business community.

Worms brought forward a discussion point on the placement of a sidewalk on the south side of Main Street West. Schulz was asked to prepare information regarding this proposal for the next meeting.

Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve the 2nd pay application for Vinco in the amount of $17,276.70. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Worms brought forward discussion on the storm water drainage of the Industrial Park based on a recent meeting he had attended. Schulz explained various methods of assessing a storm water drainage plan: assessments, connection fee, or drainage fee. Schulz recommended that developers plan for existing runoff. Hetland and Schulz will research options for the Council regarding changing the ordinance and issues regarding the funding of a storm water district or storm water projects. Dasher noted that on February 17 the City of Melrose will be sponsoring a storm water run off class that both he and Hetland were scheduled to attend.

Report – Paul Hetland, City Clerk/Treasurer

Hetland provided a written and verbal report which is on file for review. Hetland gave an extensive review of the TIF payments for the three districts in the City. Hetland was asked to follow through on the calculations from Stearns County for accuracy and to provide an explanation on the amounts at a future meeting.

Snowmobile activity on sidewalks within the City was raised as an issue from one citizen. It was mentioned that Grey Eagle and Melrose have ordinances covering snowmobiles. Hetland and Dasher were asked by Council to work with the local snowmobile clubs to help educate snowmobilers to avoid travel on sidewalks and to help establish trails around the City.

Report – Joel Dasher, Public Works Director

Dasher provided a written and verbal report which is on file for review.

Claims

Humbert moved and Goebel seconded to approve all TIF resolutions (2005-003, 004, 005) and motions. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Goebel moved and Humbert seconded to pay claims as presented by the city clerk/treasurer in the amounts of $82,442.66 and $76,912.50. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

EDA is currently reviewing its by-laws and may be bringing recommendations at a future meeting. Council suggested that EDA meetings could begin at 9:00 AM. Worms and Hetland would bring the suggestion up at the next meeting.

Worms mentioned recently speaking with Kurt Scherping regarding the possible placement of light switches to be located under the Council desk for easy access. Tim Hennen moved and Goebel seconded to contact Scherping Electric and have the task completed. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

At 10:00 P.M., Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.