Agenda

Balderston moved and Humbert seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.

Approval Of The Minutes

Humbert moved and Balderston seconded a motion approving the meeting minutes for July 29, 2008. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.

Consent Agenda

Balderston moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion approving the Consent Agenda which included the following: Claims in the amount of $86,559.01, a contract with Resource Training & Solutions in the amount of $84.00 for state lowest bid cooperative purchasing program which is included in the claims amount, the playground agreement as previously presented in the amount of $61,808.02 to Midwest Playscapes, approval that additional Northside Park donations collected shall be set into a Park Dedication Fund for future improvement for the Northside Park, and approval of final payment to Tri City Paving in the amount of $47,091.99 (Total was $107,091.99 minus the March payment of $60,000) for the 2005 Main Street Public Improvement Project which is included in the claims amount. Discussion included an overview from Hetland of the playground project. Humbert requested that the guarantee language should be included the final contract. Dan Lanes noted that the guarantee would be included in the final contract. Motion carried 4-0.

Mayor Worms gave his and the City's appreciation to all of the people who worked on the Playground Committee and donated to the project.

New Business

Open Public Forum

Pam Scherping expressed her appreciation to the City support of the Farmer's Market and noted that it has been well attended.

Old Business

Comprehensive Plan - Economic Development

Hetland gave an overview of possible areas of concern or suggestions relating to economic development for the Comprehensive Plan. He also mentioned that recently a commercial real estate agent was interested in working with the City and EDA in marketing the Industrial park properties and Council would wait for an official recommendation from EDA, but was skeptical that it would well-serve our needs. Hetland agreed, but thought the offer should be reviewed to see if it warranted further Council consideration. Council agreed that the current system allows an incredible amount of flexibility in attracting new businesses. It was agreed by all present that overall the community works well together to meet the City's needs whether from the private, non-profit, or public sectors. Council further noted that the web site should be updated to help market the Industrial Park.

Hearing on Wood Burning Stoves

Hetland noted that he and the Mayor plan to meet with representatives from the City of St. Martin in the near future. He also noted that their city clerk forwarded their official findings to Freeport for review. Jim Hemker noted that he was personally grateful for the City addressing wood stove regulation to assist with air quality. The public hearing was left open.

Weight Restrictions on City Streets

Hetland provided more information on Minnesota weight classifications regarding vehicle licenses. Council discussed the changes suggested. Council requested that City Engineer Jim Schulz be consulted for more information regarding effects of large vehicles on City streets from a formal engineering perspective in creating policy.

Reports

City Clerk/Treasurer's Report, Paul Hetland

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

Public Works Director's Report, Keith Koehler

Koehler provided a written report that is on file for review.

At 8:24 P.M. Worms moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0.