Also in attendance were the following: Herman Lensing, Tim Hennen, Dean Jungles, John Gilk, Fritz Hoeschen, Rodney Atkinson, Sue Raden, Steve Notch, Jim Notch, Jim Hemker, Ted Hiltner, Jim Schulz, and Jackie Atkinson.

Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland, Ann Beard, and Joel Dasher.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

The Grand Opening of the new city hall was held this evening. The event was well attended and received. A special thank you to those that helped with the event: American Legion Post #101 and the Corner Store.

Report - Paul Hetland, City Clerk/Treasurer

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

Hetland brought forward two resolutions regarding corporate authorization to the City's financial accounts. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve of Resolution 2004-02 Corporate Authorization for accounts at Freeport State Bank. Discussion offered. Motion carried. Goebel moved and Humbert seconded a motion to approve of Resolution 2004-03 Corporate Authorization for accounts at the Minnesota Central Federal Credit Union. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Hetland also included further information forward to and received from Schlenner Wenner & Co. regarding the 2003 audit.

EDA Special Meeting - Residential Development

7:45 P.M. a special meeting of the Economic Development Authority was called to order regarding the proposed residential development of the 28 acres south of the current Welle Country Acres. Ample discussion followed regarding lot frontage size and side yard setbacks. It was generally thought by the group that there should be a minimum amount of lots that have a 75 foot frontage. Neither a percentage nor number was agreed on nor motion made on that subject. Further discussion followed.

Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to set 36’ as the road width from inside of the curb. Discussion offered. Motion carried. Goebel moved and Humbert seconded a motion to set 100'X125' as a minimum lot size. Discussion offered. Motion carried. Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion for 10' side yard setbacks. Discussion offered. Motion carried. Humbert moved and Worms seconded a motion to set a 60' right-of-way. Discussion offered. Motion carried. Worms moved and Goebel seconded to set city residential streets as 7 ton roads. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

As to curbing in the proposed new development, it was mentioned that drive-over (surmountable) would be used. Jim Schulz commented that with either type of curb the costs are similar.

It was also mentioned that the sewer access charges and water access charges (SAC and WAC fees) were negotiated with Kent Roessler at a higher amount from $350 each to $700 each. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve of the new SAC and WAC charges as a part of the City's fee schedule. Discussion offered. Motion carried. The city engineer was asked to look into other cities and evaluate and contract their fee structures to ours in this area.

Hetland was instructed, after discussion, to set up a special meeting to take a bus tour of the Clearwater development of Pilot Land Company as soon as possible.

Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to call a hearing for the proposed subdivision ordinance on July 28, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Worms moved and Thelen seconded a motion to close the special EDA meeting. Motion carried.

Steve Notch approached the Council regarding his proposal to build a business rental and residential rental property on his lot that his car wash is currently located and would remain after the proposed construction. Notch's concern was regarding the placement of waste water lines on the property and the limits placed upon the location of the proposed building. After discussion, the city engineer and staff were instructed to work with Notch to bring forward a proposal at a future Council meeting.

Report - Joel Dasher, Public Works Drector

Dasher provided a written report which is on file for review. Discussion on seal coating was tabled to a future meeting.

Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to move forward with a proposal to overlay 8th Street SE. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

By Dasher's request and the City need, Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to contract for dust control on the most necessary city streets. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Report - Jim Schulz, SEH

Schulz was present to give a brief update on the Main Street project. Thelen and Schulz gave an overview of the downtown parking design. Goebel mentioned a veterans' memorial should be added in some part of the design. Those in attendance concurred. Schulz mentioned that a survey still needs to be done, a feasibility report made, and an estimate brought forward on the project.

New Business

Hetland brought forward a proposal for summer recreation services through the Sacred Heart School. After consultation with Scott Dymoke, City Attorney and representatives with the school, a budget was brought forward by Hetland as a recommendation for passage. It included $1600 for part-time wages, $96.20 for FICA, $23.20 for Medicare, $300 for transportation, and $400 for miscellaneous supplies such as equipment, a picnic, and prizes. The total came to $2419.40. The 2004 City budget allowance for the program was $2437.70, a difference of $18.30. The program would offer more options, greater supervision, and more convenient drop-off times for parents. Hennen moved and Worms seconded to approve of the contract between the City and Sacred Heart School for the 2004 summer recreation program at a budget allowance of $2419.40. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the claims as presented in the amount of $28,068.42. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

There was discussion regarding the alley behind City Hall and the downtown businesses. Staff was instructed to contact Scott Hamak and recommend consideration of a special meeting to look at solutions for the alley. Also, staff was instructed to request information regarding the legal processes of adverse possession and eminent domain. Schulz added that there is a waste water line in the alley and it has a 20' easement over which no building or structure could be built.

Worms brought forward a petition signed by many individuals requesting that the U.S. and POW/MIA flags remain flying from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year. Goebel moved and Hennen seconded a motion to leave the flags up until after Labor Day 2004 and evaluate the decision after that time. Discussion. It was noted that the petition was not cross-checked as if citizens opposed to non-citizens had signed it, but the Council took the petition under advisement as though those signing were present. Motion carried.

At 11:30 P.M. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.