Also in attendance were the following:, Jim Schulz, Herman Lensing, Gary Pierskalla, and Todd Hagen.

Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland and Joel Dasher.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

Agenda

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

Approval of the Minutes

Tim Hennen moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the meeting minutes for June 14, 2006. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

Reports

City Engineer's Report, Jim Schulz, SEH

Main Street

Schulz reported that the Main Street Park Shelter is expected to be taken down for repairs to the paint coating on July 17. Council noted that the crews may not do the necessary repairs prior to that date.

Industrial Park

Schulz noted that due to the Independence Day holiday, that the weekly progress meeting will be on Wednesday, July 5 at 9:00 A.M..

Welle Estates Plat 2

Schulz reported that the bituminous milling has been completed on the streets in the Welle Estates development and expect continued repairs..

Public Works Director, Joel Dasher

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

Dasher discussed the possibility of water and sewer rate increases and asked if Council had any questions or comments on the rate information.

He also reported that the waste water flow rates are high on the north end of the City.

Dasher and Hetland mentioned that the developer for the Welle Estates has volunteered to pay for the street signs. Dasher asked if the signs should be the smooth, highly reflective or the traditional indented signs. Council referred consistency in the City and conveyed a desire for the indented signs. The Freeport Lions will be approached regarding the possibility of paying for the difference in signs to include a Lions logo.

Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to turn off Noel Wacker's water service due to an over 90 day late invoice and no response from the property owner to be accomplished the following morning at 425 1st Ave N. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

City Clerk/Treasurer's Report, Paul Hetland

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

Hetland reported that due to his attendance at the Municipal Clerk Institute, the second of a three year certification program, he will be in Mounds View during the week of the next Council Meeting and he requested direction on his intended attendance. Council instructed Hetland that he did not have to attend the meeting and it would be decided three days in advance if the meeting was to continue.

Hetland also reported on behalf of an anonymous concerned citizen for a request to install sidewalks along County Road 11 south of the overpass.

Hetland updated on the status of the Beutz Radiator Service property in that the abatement letter was delivered via the Stearns County Sheriff's Office.

New Business

Open Public Forum

No one addressed Council.

Hearing: Chapter 429 Hearing on Proposed Assessments for the 2006 Industrial Park Public Improvement Project

The hearing opened at 7:55 P.M. Schulz gave a review of the maps for the public improvement project's possible assessment scope. Discussion followed on the area that should and can be assessed under law. It was further noted that the process needs to be equitably applied over all benefits properties. Hagen and Hetland explained that the Tax Increment Financing generated off of the Whirlwind property returns to the City. Hagen also mentioned that the assessment will begin to accrue interest and that he would, as a part of the bonding service, adjust the assessment amount on an annual basis. Worms asked for any comments from Gary Pierskalla and he had none. Hagen recommended a standard 7% bond rate. Humbert moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion to approve of the second method discussed which would include all of the area in Industrial Park Plat 5 excluding the area approved for sale to Famo Feeds due to the lack of reasonable benefit to the property and Resolution 2006-030 Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0. Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to close the hearing at 8:47 P.M. Motion carried 5-0.

Hearing: Awarding the lowest bid for the 2006 Industrial Park Public Improvement Project

Worms opened the hearing at 8:48 P.M. Schulz recommended approval of the lowest bid with Annandale Contracting at $1,998,500.00. Goebel moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion approving the contract as recommended by the city engineer to Annandale Contracting with Resolution 2006-031. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0. Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to close the hearing at 8:51 P.M. Motion carried 5-0.

Hearing: Resolution Providing for the Sale of $925,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2006A

Worms opened the hearing at 8:51 P.M. Todd Hagen addressed Council regarding his bond proposal in the amount of $925,000. Hagen went through the documents he provided which are on file for review. Cost of issuance of the bond would be $16,985. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2006-028 providing for the sale of a $925,000 general obligation improvement bond, series 2006A. Discussion followed. Motion carried 5-0. Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to close the hearing at 9:28 P.M. Motion carried 5-0.

Consent Agenda

Tim Hennen moved and Humbert seconded a motion approving the consent agenda which included the following:

  • Claims in the amount of $46,903.25
  • Claims (Employee payroll) in the amount of $5,857.19, Claims (Council payroll) in the amount of $2,755
  • Local Governmental Operations Resolution for the EDA to control Minnesota Investment Funds Resolution 2006-027
  • Resolution 2006-029 Lions Gambling for the Corner Store, and Resolution 2006-030 Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program

Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.

Small Cities Development Program – Commercial and Residential Rehabilitation Grant

Council Members Dave Humbert Tim Hennen, Joe Hennen, Ken Goebel, and Mayor Matt Worms, and City Clerk/Treasurer Paul Hetland unanimously stated that that may or may not apply for the Small Cities Development Program Commercial and/or Residential Rehabilitation Grant in acknowledgement of any real or perceived Conflict-of-Interest due to their positions.

At 9:34 P.M. Humbert moved and Joe Hennen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-1.