7-27-20 City Council meeting (final 17+ minutes)
Monday, July 27, 2020
Approval of plans and specifications for Mary Lake Outlet project 19-08
Right-of-way agent proposal for projects 18-08, 19-05, and 19-09
June 2020 General Fund budget report
Second quarter 2020 investment report
Public Works departmental report
New employee introduction (Emma Noderman)
Fire lane stake placement concerns
Areas of Interest (4)
- City hiring external right-of-way agent at an estimated cost of $162k for 37 parcels across three projects.
- Municipal budget reports show 48% of tax levy collected by June 30, citing potential COVID-19 tax payment extensions.
- Investment yields plummeted in Q2 2020 with short-term CD rates dropping to 0.05-0.10%.
- Concerns raised by council regarding the accuracy and placement of fire lane survey stakes in residential areas.
Votes (3)
Approve plans and specifications for Mary Lake Outlet project 19-08
Moved by Cycle · Seconded by Labadie
Approve Henning Professional Services as right-of-way agent for projects 18-08, 19-05, and 19-09
Moved by Labadie · Seconded by Cycle
Adjourn the meeting
Moved by Labadie · Seconded by Sunberg
Notable Quotes (2)
Our short-term CDs are running from 0.05 to 0.10 percent... I'm not worrying too much about yield at this point we're looking at more of the liquidity aspects.
On average it takes a right-of-way agent... 28 to 30 hours of their effort per parcel when they go and engage with one of these properties.
People (7)
Mr. BuddyEngineerPresented project updates, plans for Mary Lake Outlet, and right-of-way acquisition proposals.
Presented project updates, plans for Mary Lake Outlet, and right-of-way acquisition proposals.
Mr. RickenFinance DirectorProvided the June 2020 budget and Q2 investment reports.
Provided the June 2020 budget and Q2 investment reports.
Mr. BrownPublic WorksReported on road patching, roof replacement, and upcoming project construction conferences.
Reported on road patching, roof replacement, and upcoming project construction conferences.
Emma NodermanPlanning TechnicianIntroduced as the new planning technician, formerly of Clay County.
Introduced as the new planning technician, formerly of Clay County.
LabadieCouncil MemberActive in making motions and voting.
Active in making motions and voting.
CycleCouncil MemberActive in seconding motions and voting.
Active in seconding motions and voting.
SunbergCouncil MemberActive in voting and procedural matters.
Active in voting and procedural matters.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- June 22nd Council Meeting (feasibility study presentation)
- July 2020 (permit submission for Mary Lake)
- June 30, 2020 (financial reporting benchmark)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Mary Lake Outlet project: approval of plans, specs, and bid advertisement.
Right-of-way easement acquisition for three city infrastructure projects.