Also in attendance were the following: Jim Schulz, Herman Lensing, Carol Moorman, Mark Middendorf, and Jerry Meyer.

Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

Agenda

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

Minutes

Humbert moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion to approve the September 28, 2005 meeting minutes with minor corrections. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

New Business

Open Public Forum

No one addressed Council.

Main Street – Flag Pole Lights proposals

Hetland brought forward information on the cost for lighting the proposed banner poles on the south side of the Main Street Parking Lot. Goebel moved and Joe Hennen seconded to omit the banner poles from the project. Discussion followed. Motion carried 3-2.

Goebel moved and Humbert seconded a motion to verbally approve Resolution 2005-030 regarding the changes made to the Millwood Metalworks proposal which included a change in the assessed value and total TIF and authorizing the city clerk and legal counsel to revise the documentation accordingly. Discussion. Motion carried 5-0.

Consent Agenda

Humbert moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Which included the following: Claims in the amount of $26,209.19,– Main Street, Resolution 2005-028 setting the assessment hearing for the Main Street Project for November 2, Resolution 2005-029 Promoting Intrastate Mutual-Aid Agreements, a sign permit for Mid-Central Heating and Air Conditioning, approval for City Clerk to attend the League of Minnesota Cities Conference/Training, and Stearns County Sheriff Contract for August and September 2005. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0. 4.3229% for bond

Report – jim schulz, seh, city engineer

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

Joe Hennen and Goebel seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2005-027 declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment. Discussion included the statements that the assessment time period was set for 20 years at a rate of 5.3229% which is one percent over the bond interest rate. Motion carried 5-0.

Schulz reported that Tri City would be finishing all bituminous work the following day. He also stated that type C oil will be used on the third course.

Hetland mentioned a concern about the protection of the electrical box near Hennen Lumber and the possible installation of posts to protect it. It was mentioned that the spot was chosen to keep it out of the main parking area and as far back in the Main Street easement as possible. The decision for the placement of the box was made before the offer to add the additional four light poles on the south side of the parking lot, which would have been a more aesthetically appropriate location. Staff will ask Steve Husby regarding issues of protecting the box in the winter. .

Hetland distributed a preliminary copy of the Main Street punchlist produced by Schulz. A final walk through of the project will be forthcoming in the next week.

Tim Hennen asked Schulz when the repairs to Welle Plat 2 would be conducted. Schulz responded that the contractor (Breitbach Construction) should be removing bituminous and curb and gutter this fall and winter.

Hetland brought forward the point if liquidated damages should be applied to the project per the contract. Humbert mentioned that contractor did an excellent job on the project. Worms stated that he agreed.

Electrical line relocation mentioned by

Dave Humbert asked when the electrical lines would be moved. Schulz reported that Bruce Powell was in the City today and requested a timeline for the improvements.

Report – Paul Hetland, City Clerk/Treasurer

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

Other Reports

New Maintenance Building

Worms reported that he has received one bid for the maintenance building and will be collecting more bids for the renovation work to compile by the end of October.

Worms noted that the recent television report on KARE 11 regarding SSGT Michael Mills was well-done and that Hetland gave a professional interview.

At 8:26 P.M. Humbert moved and Joe Hennen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.