Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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Council held a public hearing on creating an Economic Development Authority (EDA), declined to adopt the EDA resolution for lack of a second, approved several spending items including Bailey Estates pay estimate and Country Meadows drainage repairs, adopted the proposed budget, and approved consent agenda items including audited claims and a special-event liquor license.
39 items as recorded in the minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
PH-1Public hearing: Economic Development Authority enabling resolution
Public hearing on adopting an enabling resolution to establish an Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the City pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 469.090 to 469.1081, with discussion about potential powers, financing, taxes, and relationship to a possible banquet facility/city hall purchase.
The City held a public hearing about establishing an Economic Development Authority (EDA) and took resident questions about whether an EDA could lead to property purchases, bonding, and potential tax impacts, including whether it was connected to a possible banquet facility purchase. During the regular council meeting, Council discussed the idea and a motion was made to adopt Resolution 2011-16, but it failed because it did not receive a second.
Council discussed the banquet facility in connection with city needs (including the possibility of using it as a new City Hall and Community Center) and financing options; later in the meeting the Council voted to close the meeting for a closed-session discussion in the kitchen, then voted to table the purchase agreement until the October meeting.
Public hearing was held and then closed by motion; the related EDA resolution was later not adopted (failed for lack of a second).
CC-0Approve/amend the meeting agenda
Added Planning and Zoning as item 8.m and spare tire for grader as item 4.b; approved the amended agenda.
CC-1Floor Items
Public comments and announcements including Nowthen Heritage Festival, questions about zoning changes, sheriff services, and a request to revisit a denied variance with a new proposal.
CC-2aAttorney update: Economic Development Authority (Resolution 2011-16)
Council discussion on whether to create an EDA; motion to adopt Resolution 2011-16 failed for lack of a second.
The City held a public hearing about establishing an Economic Development Authority (EDA) and took resident questions about whether an EDA could lead to property purchases, bonding, and potential tax impacts, including whether it was connected to a possible banquet facility purchase. During the regular council meeting, Council discussed the idea and a motion was made to adopt Resolution 2011-16, but it failed because it did not receive a second.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
CC-2bAttorney update: Hafez Mohamed Abu-Taleb (removal of tigers assessments)
Item noted; Hafez did not attend.
CC-2cAttorney update: Country Meadows Drainage
Approved moving forward with drainage pipe repairs in Country Meadows not to exceed $10,000.
Council authorized moving forward with drainage pipe repairs in Country Meadows with spending not to exceed $10,000.
CC-2dAttorney update: Hazardous Building Update
Attorney filed paperwork with the courts and is awaiting a hearing date.
CC-2eAttorney update: Banquet Center Purchase Agreement
Council closed the meeting, held a closed meeting in the kitchen, then tabled the purchase agreement until October.
Council discussed the banquet facility in connection with city needs (including the possibility of using it as a new City Hall and Community Center) and financing options; later in the meeting the Council voted to close the meeting for a closed-session discussion in the kitchen, then voted to table the purchase agreement until the October meeting.
Purchase Agreement tabled until October meeting; a closed meeting was held beforehand.
CC-3aEngineer update: Bailey Estates Pay Estimate approval
Approved Pay Estimate #1 to North Valley Inc. for road improvements in Bailey Estates.
Council approved Pay Estimate #1 for Bailey Estates road improvements in the amount of $70,312.40 payable to North Valley Inc.
CC-3bEngineer update: Milestone Ponds drainage issues
Engineer update on wetland mitigation and drainage/erosion control issues; motion passed to proceed with obtaining quotes for drainage and erosion control issues.
The city engineer provided an update on wetland mitigation and noted drainage issues (including concerns that topography provided by the developer’s engineer was not accurate) as well as erosion control problems; Council authorized the engineer to obtain quotes for potential solutions to bring back for consideration.
Motion was to proceed on obtaining quotes (not to approve a specific repair contract).
CC-4aRoad & Bridge: Chevy 1 ton update (engine repairs)
New motor installed; transmission still has issues.
CC-4bRoad & Bridge: Spare tire for Grader
Approved purchase of spare tire for the grader not to exceed $2,000.
Council approved purchasing a spare tire for the grader, not to exceed $2,000.
CC-5aPark & Rec: Lawnmower
Tabled until October meeting.
CC-5bPark & Rec: flyer for Heritage Festival
Judy Herrala to prepare Park and Rec flyer for the Nowthen Heritage Festival.
CC-5cPark & Rec: Trail maintenance needs (wood chips, etc)
Tabled until October meeting.
CC-5dPark & Rec: Mama Delucas sponsored disc golf tournament
Tabled until October meeting.
CC-5ePark & Rec: Relocate tether ball
Tabled until October meeting.
CC-5fPark & Rec: Repair and relocate Bulletin Board
Grant provided drawing to repair bulletin boards at the parks.
CC-5gPark & Rec: Trail along CR22/Proposed plans and grant application
Tabled until October meeting.
CC-6aFire Department: 2nd Quarter Activity Report
Kapler reviewed the 2nd Quarter Activity report with Council.
CC-6bFire Department: Quotes to concrete 4th stall of Fire Station / repairs to concrete
Kapler and Glaze to obtain more comprehensive bids including insulating and heating the 4th stall; motion passed to table until comprehensive bids obtained.
CC-7.1Consent agenda: Approve August 9, 2011 City Council meeting minutes
Approved as part of consent agenda.
CC-7.2Consent agenda: Approve all audited bills Claim #7053 through Claim #7115, plus Net Distribution reports
Approved as part of consent agenda.
CC-7.3Consent agenda: Financial Report
Approved as part of consent agenda.
CC-7.4Consent agenda: Ramsey Lions liquor license for Heritage Festival
Approved liquor license for Heritage Festival as part of consent agenda.
CC-8aCouncil items: Generator for the City Offices
Tabled until October meeting.
CC-8bCouncil items: Adopt Proposed Budget
Adopted proposed budget at $1,367,745.00.
Council adopted the proposed city budget totaling $1,367,745.00 and scheduled the budget and tax hearings for December 13 at 6:01 PM.
CC-8cCouncil items: Schedule Budget and Tax Hearings
Scheduled Budget and Tax Hearings for December 13 at 6:01 PM.
Council adopted the proposed city budget totaling $1,367,745.00 and scheduled the budget and tax hearings for December 13 at 6:01 PM.
CC-8dCouncil items: Folding Chairs for the City Hall
Staff to contact City of Ramsey about stacking web chairs purchase source.
CC-8eCouncil items: Community Development
Tabled until October meeting.
CC-8fCouncil items: Employee Purchasing Program (Emergency Kits)
Noted deadline to purchase emergency kits is September 23, 2011.
CC-8gCouncil items: Recycling Day staffing / Compactor quote increase
Requested staffing help; directed clerk to seek legal opinion about deposit and price commitment before moving forward.
Motion passed to have LaDoucer contact Ruppe for legal opinion before moving forward.
CC-8hCouncil items: Joint Police Protection
Noted Oak Grove signed a two-year contract with Anoka County Sheriff.
CC-8iCouncil items: Business Licenses (see P & Z Minutes)
Approved Dan Licht and Barry Olson to move forward with drafting a proposed business licensing ordinance.
Council authorized Dan Licht and Barry Olson to move forward with drafting a proposed business licensing ordinance, referencing Planning & Zoning minutes for background.
CC-8jCouncil items: City Hall Handicap Ramp
Tabled until further review.
CC-8kCouncil items: Adopt Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Adopted Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation.
CC-8lHeritage Committee: Use of City Postage Permit
Heritage Committee chose to hand stamp the postcards.
CC-8mPlanning and Zoning
Barry to present something at next Planning and Zoning meeting.
CC-AdjournAdjourn
Adjourned at 10:45 PM.
17 motions on the record.
M-1Olmon made a motion to close the public hearing; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to close the public hearing; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried
moved by Olmon, seconded by Schulz
All in favor
M-2Schulz made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Schulz made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M-3Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-16. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-16. Motion failed for lack of a second.
moved by Meyer
failed for lack of a second
M-4Meyer made a motion to move forward with the Drainage Pipe repairs in Country Meadows in an amount not to exceed $10,000; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to move forward with the Drainage Pipe repairs in Country Meadows in an amount not to exceed $10,000; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M-5Schulz made a motion to close the meeting; Meyer seconded. Four in favor; Leistico opposed, motion carried.
Schulz made a motion to close the meeting; Meyer seconded. Four in favor; Leistico opposed, motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer
M-6Meyer made a motion to table the Purchase Agreement until the October meeting; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to table the Purchase Agreement until the October meeting; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M-7Pilon made a motion to approve Pay Estimate #1 in the amount of $70,312.40 to North Valley Inc. for road improvements in Bailey Estates; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to approve Pay Estimate #1 in the amount of $70,312.40 to North Valley Inc. for road improvements in Bailey Estates; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M-8Pilon made a motion to have Nelson proceed on obtaining quotes for the drainage and erosion control issues; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to have Nelson proceed on obtaining quotes for the drainage and erosion control issues; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Leistico
All in favor
M-9Meyer made a motion to approve the purchase of a spare tire for the grader in an amount not to exceed $2,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve the purchase of a spare tire for the grader in an amount not to exceed $2,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor
M-10Pilon made a motion to table this until comprehensive bids are obtained; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to table this until comprehensive bids are obtained; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M-11Leistico made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Leistico made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Leistico, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M-12Olmon made a motion to adopt the proposed budget at $1,367,745.00; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to adopt the proposed budget at $1,367,745.00; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M-13Pilon made a motion to schedule the Budget and Tax Hearings December 13th at 6:01 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to schedule the Budget and Tax Hearings December 13th at 6:01 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz
All in favor
M-14Pilon made a motion for LaDoucer to contact Ruppe and get his legal opinion in this matter before we move forward; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion for LaDoucer to contact Ruppe and get his legal opinion in this matter before we move forward; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M-15Schulz made a motion to approve Dan Licht and Barry Olson to move forward with drafting a proposed business licensing ordinance; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Schulz made a motion to approve Dan Licht and Barry Olson to move forward with drafting a proposed business licensing ordinance; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M-16Meyer made a motion to adopt the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adopt the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M-17Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
Amounts named in or tied to a motion that passed, each shown with the motion. A motion can approve an amount, cap it, or remove it from a list, so read the motion text. These links are AI-extracted, and the minutes control.
Drainage Pipe repairs in Country Meadows (not to exceed).
$10,000
Pay Estimate #1 to North Valley Inc. for road improvements in Bailey Estates.
$70,312
Purchase of a spare tire for the grader (not to exceed).
$2,000
Adopted proposed budget total.
$1,367,745
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