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2024.09.04 Minnetrista City Council Meeting

Minnetrista City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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Approval of meeting minutes

Resolution to approve claims

Resolution to approve IUP at 6900 County Road 110 West

Competitive cable franchise issuance with Midcontinent Communications

2025 Preliminary Tax Levy adoption

Approval of debt levy at 100% of 2025 bond payments

Public comment date for 2025 budget

Issuance and sale of General Obligation bond series 2024a for water infrastructure and equipment

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda as presented

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Anne McGregor · Seconded by Claudia Lacy

Approve consent agenda items a through D

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Claudia Lacy · Seconded by Anne McGregor

Resolution 7324: Approval of 2025 preliminary tax levy

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Claudia Lacy · Seconded by Anne McGregor

Resolution 7424: Approve debt levy at 100% of 2025 bond payments

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Anne McGregor · Seconded by Claudia Lacy

Notable Quotes (3)

I'd like us to over the course of the next several months before we do the final is have a discussion about the engineering technician.

— Lisa Whan
BudgetingDiscussion regarding hiring an in-house engineering technician to save on consultant fees.

The biggest issue has been with MediaCom getting full buildout to the community midco has committed to building out to your community.

— Bob Voss
Cable FranchiseDiscussing competitive advantages of new franchise.

Construction is a interesting process of you know weather supply chain permitting so there always is the possibility of leading over into 2027.

— Andrew Curley
Broadband InfrastructureProviding timeline expectations for fiber installation.

People (6)

Lisa WhanMayor

Facilitating council meeting and agenda items.

Bob VossAttorney (Kennedy and Graven)

Advising on cable franchise processes and legal qualifications.

1 quote

“State law says that on three issues franchise fees service area and Peg Community programming the franchises have to be the same.”

Explaining parity requirements between Mediacom and Midcontinent franchises.

Andrew CurleySenior Director of Government Relations

Presenting on the fiber-to-the-home buildout project in Minnetrista.

1 quote

“Our intention is to build out all of the city of Minnetrista all the locations as they currently sit with fiber to the Home Services.”

Stating the scope of the infrastructure project.

Brian GrimFinance Director

Presenting the 2025 preliminary levy and budget details.

Jasper KleCity Administrator

Managing administrative logistics and council recommendations.

Todd HagenERS and Associates

Managing the $4.33 million bond issuance for infrastructure.

Places Mentioned

6900 County Road 110 WestMinnetrista City Hall

Events & Meetings (3)

  • August 19, 2024 (Work session and regular meeting)
  • October 7, 2024 (Scheduled Bond sale)
  • December 2, 2024 (Public comment on budget at City Hall)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

7324

Approval of the 2025 preliminary tax levy

7424

Approval of debt levy at 100% of 2025 bond payments

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