The following members were present: John Thelen, Dave Humbert, Matt Worms, and Joe Hennen. Ken Goebel was absent. Staff member Paul Hetland was also present. Also present was Rodney Atkinson.
John Gilk presented information regarding the repair of the 1986 Rescue van. Thelen moved and Hennen seconded a motion to pay the bill on the repair of the vehicle at a total of $1144.69. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
3rd Street NE
Hetland presented Change Order No. 2. Humbert moved and Thelen seconded a motion to approve Change Order No. 2 to furnish and install CP pipe sewer to low point in alley between 3rd Street NE and 2nd Avenue NE. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Rodney Atkinson discussed with Council his proposal to rezone the area in the Y2K addition from Industrial to Commercial, either C1 or C2. He was informed on the process, given the necessary documents to proceed, and he stated his intensions to contact the effected property owners.
Review Bid for Bonding on Improvement Projects
Staff presented Council with information from Northland Securities and Miller, Johnson, Steichen, Kinnard regarding their bonding proposals for review. Todd Miller was present to deliver his firm's proposal. After much discussion the following resolution was passed:
Dave Humbert moved and Matt Worms seconded a motion for the adoption of Resolution 2003-17, RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2003, AND PLEDGING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. After a full discussion thereof and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: John Thelen, Dave Humbert, Matt Worms, and Joe Hennen and none voted against the same. Whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
2003 Ponds Project
Pete Carlson, SEH was present to discuss the 2003 Ponds Project. Plans had been presented and reviewed and the affirmation to begin the project from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was also reported. Carlson requested the Council send the plans to bid. Humbert moved and Worms seconded Resolution 2003-18 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the 2003 Wastewater Stabilization Ponds Berm Restoration project. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Hetland presented correspondence on behalf of a resident regarding road kill to Commissioner Molnau. Hetland also shared a letter written to Darrell Graf regarding the denial of his company's bid for the 2000-gallon water truck.
Thelen moved and Hennen seconded a motion to adjourn the Council meeting at 8:45 P.M. Motion carried.
