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Council Meeting Dates: 1st & 3rd  Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers 8535 Kennedy Memorial Drive

COUNCIL MINUTES – FEBRUARY 1, 2012

AUDIO RECORD OF MINUTES ON FILE

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rick Weible, Council Shawn Ruotsinoja,                                         

                                          Terrill Anderson and Jim Rudnicki

                        ABSENT: Joe Arwood

STAFF PRESENT: Brenda Fisk, Clerk-Treasurer

OTHERS: Emily Hedges, Fred Keller, Walt & Mary Bishop and Adolph

                   Burckhardt

ADOPT MINUTES:

Motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Ruotsinoja to adopt the

1/17/12 Council/Consultant/Staff Qtrly Workshop minutes. All aye 4/0

Motion was made by Ruotsinoja and seconded by Anderson to adopt the 1/18/12 Council meeting minutes. All aye 4/0

PUBLIC SAFETY GENERAL DISCUSSION:

Lieutenant Kokesh informed the Council of the St. Boni Inn/Sherms fire

case closure due to the fire marshal findings of fire cause undetermined.

Trista days scheduled for 5/19/2012

NORTHLAND SECURITIES – STEVE MATTSON:

2008 G.O. BOND REFUNDING BONDS PROPOSAL:

Mattson explained the triggering resolution purpose and the ability to save $60,000 - $74,464 (net) during the life of the 2008 Street Improvement Bond interest rate of 4.2% being reduced to an estimated 1.49%. Term of bond to remain as 2023.  

Motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Ruotsinoja to adopt Resolution 2012-2; A Resolution Approving The Issuance Of General Obligation

Crossover Refunding Bonds, Series . All aye 4/0

2012/13 IMPROVEMENT BONDS PLANNING:

Mattson submitted several scenarios from $505,000 to $1,150,000, principal

payments from $40,000 to $100,000 per year depending on issue and term. 

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Mattson informed the Council of two options;

1. 100% tax levy allowed under Statute as an improvement if the city engineer 

    performs a study in which a public safety concern exists or movement of

    utilities is necessary.

2. 20 – 25% of project assessed to adjacent property owners balance on tax

    levy. This option available if engineer unable to sign off on #1 improvements

    listed above.

Mayor Weible directed Mattson to inquire on the possibility of including utility relocation (bury) in an assessment issue.

Mayor directed the Planning Commission to review the two $1 million

scenarios.

Council plans to schedule a workshop followed by property owner public input

meeting prior to an official preliminary public hearing.

CORRESPONDENCE/COMMISSION MINUTES/REPORTS:

CITY RESPONSE TO MINNETRISTA’S REQUEST FOR A 2013

SINGLE CONTRACT FROM MOUND AND ST. BONI FOR FIRE

PROTECTION: (FYI)

ST. BONIFACIUS FIRE RELIEF MEETING MINUTES: (FYI)

EIDE BAILLY 2011 AUDIT PROCEDURE: (FYI)

SBFD REPORT OF DORA MEAKINS PASSING FIRE

INSPECTION AT 4134 MAIN STREET: (FYI)

PLANNING COMMISSION 1/31/12 MINUTES:

Chair Keller informed the Council of the Planning Commission request for a contractor to do snow removal on Main Street. Mayor directed staff to obtain quotes for ice and snow removal on Main Street east side from 7 to Kennedy and west side 7 to Wildwood.

ANDERSON SIGN APPLICATION: Tabled to 2/14

Mayor direction for the Planning Commission to review statute regarding MNDOT digital sign regulations.

SHIRLEY LOGELIN MEMORIAL PARK TRAIL CONNECTION:

Valek Construction currently working with the Lions to donate fill and a culvert to the Lions and then turned over to the City. Clerk cautioned Keller on accepting a culvert that may not meet the Park Districts specs.

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Clerk informed the Planning Commission and Council of her conversation with Boe Carlson in which the Three Rivers Park District plans to bring a connection proposal to their board in late February. 

BUSINESS ITEMS:

ST. BONI AREA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF THE CITY HALL GARAGE,

PARKING LOT AND FIELD AT 8535 KENNEDY MEMORIAL DRIVE:

Motion was made by Mayor Weible and seconded by Ruotsinoja to extend the current agreement to January 31, 2013. All aye 4/0

Council consensus to allow city non-profit groups to use the council chambers

during business hours concluding one half hour prior to office closing. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NUISANCE COMPLAINTS:

Clerk reported her conversation with the city attorney; nuisance complaints involving a building permit cannot have a conformance date earlier than the 6 month term of a building permit.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion was made by Ruotsinoja and seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting. All aye 4/0

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

                                                              _____________________

                                                              Rick Weible, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Brenda Fisk, Clerk-Treasurer