Mayer City Council — Transcript
Monday, August 10, 2026
City Council Reports
2027 Budget Workshop
Closed Session for Labor Negotiations
Votes (3)
Consider Adoption of Resolution Accepting a Donation from the Mayor Baseball Club
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [2:57] · Seconded by Unknown [3:00]
The Mayor Baseball Club donated $2,000 to cover part of the invoice for the fire department band that played at the Mayor Rising Community Festival. The city acts as an intermediary for this donation. Clarification was sought and provided that the donation specifically covers this year's band expenses, not future ones.
Consider Induction of Ordinance 254 Amending the Fee Schedule (Right-of-Way Permit)
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [7:49] · Seconded by Unknown [7:52]
The council discussed amending the right-of-way permit fee schedule to introduce clarity and update practices, as the previous fee of $250 had been unchanged since 2002 and its application was ambiguous. The proposed changes include a $250 application fee, a 50 cents per linear foot trenching/boring fee (with the first 200 feet free), and a tiered restoration escrow: $1,500 for small projects (up to 10 properties) and $15,000 for large projects (over 10 properties). This aims to modernize the fee structure, align with other cities' practices (Watkinsville, Waconia), and ensure proper restoration of public rights-of-way.
Consider Approval of Conduit Debt Financing Policy Update
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [11:59] · Seconded by Unknown [12:01]
The city reviewed and updated its conduit debt financing policy, originally adopted in 2006. This policy allows non-profits to issue debt through the city to leverage the city's tax-exempt status, resulting in lower interest rates without liability to the city. The primary proposed change was to increase the maximum administrative fee from $25,000 to $50,000 for non-local or non-beneficial projects, reflecting the statutory cap of $10 million for tax-exempt bonds. Additionally, new language was added to allow a reduced maximum fee of $25,000 for local non-profits or projects that provide substantial local public benefit, subject to Council approval.
Notable Quotes (7)
So, they would like to donate $2,000 to the city of Mayor and then the resolution of the packet that then directs us to pay a portion of that invoice for that in the amount of $2,000. So, it'd be money in, money out.
I'm sorry. I thought it was for next >> No, it's this year. >> Thank you for the clarification. Um that is wonderful. So, I do appreciate the donation. And that'll help cover some of the expenses.
And looking to update how we implement right of way permit applications and fees to more modernize it, streamline it, and it more clarity than what we currently have. Since this hasn't been changed in 20, at least 24 years, uh since 2002 or even before that.
So, so whether it's like five properties or 15 properties, the application fee is 250 for whatever amount of properties they're doing. >> Yep. >> Not per property anymore. >> Correct. >> Okay. >> This is just the application fee. >> Got it. >> Got it.
The city functions as a conduit for the flow of these funds. The city is not responsible for any of the costs involved. We're not responsible for any if let's say the nonprofit defaults on the thing, the city is not responsible for any payments. There's no liability to us.
So, my recommendation is that we up that to 50,000 because 50,000 represents 1/2 of a half of a percent of $10 million. So, that's the full bank qualified amount of 10 million to do it by 1/2 percent, there's your 50,000.
So, every nonprofit that comes through and wants this, it would be presented to us or is this just allowing it >> It would be presented to City Council. >> Like they come to the meeting. >> Yes. >> Explain their plan, they explain everything. >> Okay. So, it's like a win-win for >> It is. >> Yes, for everybody.
Ordinances & Resolutions (6)
Resolution accepting a $2,000 donation from the Mayor Baseball Club.
Amending the city's fee schedule, specifically for right-of-way permits.
Official document outlining various city fees, undergoing amendments.
Policy outlining the terms under which the city allows nonprofits to issue tax-exempt debt through it.
Permit required for work in the city's right-of-way.
Preliminary budget discussed during the workshop.