April 26, 2021 City Council Meeting
Monday, April 26, 2021
Bond sale for 2021 street project
Smart irrigation controller program agreement
Fire department training area concept plan and infrastructure
Purchase of 22 fire department pagers
Radio purchase for tanker truck
Fire station project change request for sewer and plumbing
Sheriff's department summer hours for assigned deputy
Areas of Interest (4)
- City of Mayer bonds sold at 1.44% interest rate, 18 basis points lower than anticipated.
- Fire department secures $16,555 for training area; debate ensues over city property fencing logistics.
- City council approves smart irrigation initiative, subsidizing controllers for residents.
- Contingency fund used for $3,679 fire station plumbing change order due to state regulatory requirements.
Votes (6)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Accept the low bidder Northland Securities/D.A. Davidson for 930k at 1.44 percent interest
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council
Approve resolution 4-26-21-19 regarding smart irrigation program
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Approve fire department training area project including fencing and containers
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Purchase 22 pagers for $17,102
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Fire station project change request for $3,679
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Notable Quotes (2)
It was more of a traditional competitive bid on as far as that's concerned... and D.A. Davidson went in with a winning bid.
I just don't seem logical to have two properties owned by the same entity with the five foot alley between them.
People (4)
MaggieCity StaffManages city operations and presents project details to the council.
1 quote
Manages city operations and presents project details to the council.
“The city would put a thousand dollars towards the program so it'd be twenty dollars for the first 50 controllers purchased.”
Explaining the smart irrigation incentive.
Todd HagenEllers RepresentativeManages bond sale reports and financial modeling for city projects.
1 quote
Manages bond sale reports and financial modeling for city projects.
“So we did attract a couple bids, and they had the lowest bid at 1.44 percent.”
Updating on the 2021 street project bond sale results.
NikkiCouncil MemberParticipates in voting and oversight of city expenditures.
1 quote
Participates in voting and oversight of city expenditures.
“Why does the price say 918?”
Questioning discrepancies in bond documentation.
Chief MetzelFire ChiefProvides technical expertise on fire department equipment and facilities.
Provides technical expertise on fire department equipment and facilities.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Meeting start time: 6:30 PM
- Bond sale: 10:00 AM, day of meeting
- Bond maturity: May 13th
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Awarding the sale of general obligation improvement bonds series 2021 B
Approving agreement with Carver County Water Management for smart irrigation program