Also in attendance were the following: Jim Schulz, Charlie Balderston, and Rodney Atkinson.

Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland and Joel Dasher.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

Agenda

Humbert moved and Joe Hennen seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

Approval of the Minutes

Joe Hennen moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion approving the meeting minutes for December 13, 2006. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

Old Business

Paul Hetland gave an update on the Business Development Infrastructure Program Grant which included distributing the payment request for $743,547.70 to reflect per the grant program the allowable expenses to date. The amount is expected the following week. The remaining amount is $145,295.30.

Reports

City Engineer's Report, Jim Schulz, SEH

Worms asked about the status of the alley situation behind City Hall. Schulz said that the survey was completed and that he would work on bringing the drawing in at the next meeting.

Public Works Director, Joel Dasher

Council discussed having an open house in late spring or early summer for City Hall, the new Maintenance Building and the Fire Hall. General thoughts were having it on a weekend from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Hetland stated that staff would work on the event and also create a virtual tour of the three facilities that could remain on our web site.

Council also discussed the policies regarding late utility bills. Council agreed that the policy should remain regarding landlord responsibility for bills.

Dasher commented that the first of the approved directional signs has been installed at the corner of 7th Street SW and Industrial Park Drive.

City Clerk/Treasurer's Report, Paul Hetland

Hetland provided a written report which is on file for review.

There was a discussion on hosting the Stearns County Municipal League meeting on January 16, 2007. It was decided that Staff would assemble the meal of sandwiches, chips, pickles, and bars.

Consent Agenda

Tim Hennen moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the Consent Agenda which included the following: Claims in the amount of $37,532.94, Council Payroll in the amount of $2267.17, Fire Department Payroll in the amount of $16,343.97, Fire Department Officers Payroll in the amount of $2890.67, and Employee Monthly Payroll in the amount of $5723.08. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

At 8:05 P.M. Humbert moved and Worms seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting sine die. Motion carried 5-0.