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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday February 25, 200$ -'1 p.m.
Members Fresent: Clint Herbst, Wayne Mayer, Tom Perrault and Susie Wajchouski.
Members Absent: Brian Stumpf
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Herbst called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and declared a quorum present. The Pledge of
Allegiance was said.
2A. Approve minutes of February 11, 200$ Regular Council meeting.
SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11,
2008 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2B. Apprav_e minutes of February 11,.200$ Special Council meeting.
Wayne Mayer made a correction on page two noting that he said that any duplicated cost of the
quiet title action should be picked up by the City.
SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11,
2008 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH THE CORRECTION NOTED. WAYNE MAYER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of addin items to the a enda.
Tom Perrault added a discussion of the dog ordinance.
4. Citizen comments, petitions, requests and concerns.
No one spoke under citizens comments.
5. Consent Agenda:
A. Consideration of ratifying new hires and departures MCC, Finance and Liquor.
Recommendation: Ratify the hires and departures as identified.
B. Consideration of approving renewal of charitable gambling license far Land of Lakes
Choirboys. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the State Gambling Control
Board to approve the renewal of the charitable gambling license for Land of Lakes Choirboys
to conduct charitable gambling activities at Jala Pena Bar and Grill. Resolution #200$-19.
C. Consideration of approving final plat for Union Crossings Third Addition, a commercial
subdivision in a B-4 (Regional Business) District. Applicant: Ryan Companies US, Inc.
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Recommendation: Approve preliminary and final plat of Union Crossings Third Addition
subject to a finding that the proposed plan is consistent with the intent of the B-4 Regional
Business District and Comprehensive Plan. Resolution #2008-22.
D. Consideration of approving a request for simple subdivision and a request for conditional use
permit for joint access in a B-4 (Regional Business) District. Applicant: Premier Bank.
Recommendation: Move to approve the request for a simple subdivision of Lot 2, Block 1,
Prairie Ponds 2°d Addition and approve a conditional use permit for shared access based on a
finding that the proposed arrangement is consistent with the intent of the B-4 Regional
Business District and the Comprehensive Flan subject to the following conditions:
1) Future development of Parcel A shall require full conditional use permit review to ensure
compliance with the proposed conditional use permit for shared access; 2) The applicant shall
provide a six foot drainage and utility easement along the interior property lines of both
parcels; 3) The restoration of any private Facilities disrupted due to work within the drainage
and utility easement shall be at the expense of the property owner; 4) The applicant shall
provide a shared access and maintenance agreement and record it against all subject properties;
and 5) The subdivision and all necessary easements shall be recorded with the Wright County
Recorder's Office within 100 days of approval.
E. Consideration of approving a one day charitable gambling license for Monticello Youth
Hockey program ATV raffle on March 14, 2008. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution
authorizing the State Gambling Control Board to issue a charitable gambling license to
Monticello Youth Programs, Inc. to conduct charitable gambling activities at River City
Extreme, 3875 School Boulevard on March 14, 2008. Resolution #2008-20.
F. Consideration of approving a one day charitable gambling license for Wright County Ducks
Unlimited on May 5, 2008 at River City Extreme at 3875 School Boulevard.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the State Gambling Control Board to issue a
charitable gambling license to Wright County Ducks Unlimited to conduct charitable gambling
activities at River City Extreme, 3875 School Boulevard on May 5, 2008. Resolution #2008-21
G. Consideration of approving credit card application for Holiday Gas Station. Recommendation:
Approve the credit card application for MCC with Holiday Station.
Items #SB, #SE, #SF and #SG were pulled frarn the consent agenda.
SUSIE WOTCHOUSKI MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE
REMOVAL OF ITEMS #SB, #SE, #SF AND #SG. WAYNE MAYER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
#SB Charitable Gambling license for Land of Lakes Choirboys. Wayne Mayer stated he pulled this
item to draw awareness of how much regulated gambling is taking place in the City and to commend
the Land Of Lakes Choirboys on their charitable donations.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARITABLE
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GAMBLING LICENSE FOR LAND OF LAKES CHOIRBOYS TO CONDUCT CHARITABLE
GAMBLING ACTIVITIES AT JALA PENO BAR AND GRILL. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution #2008-19.
#SE Temporary charitable gambling license for Monticello Youth Program, Inc.: Wayne Mayer
expressed concern that the financial information submitted with the application by the organization
was not current.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD TO ISSUE A ONE DAY CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE
TO MONTICELLO YOUTH FROGRAMS, INC. TO CONDUCT CHARITABLE GAMBLING
ACTIVITIES AT RIVER CITY EXTREME, 3875 SCHOOL BOULEVARD ON MARCH 14, 2008.
SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Resolution #2008-20.
#SF Temporary charitable gambling license for Wright County Ducks Unlimited: Wayne Mayer
stated he was disappointed in the financial paperwork that was submitted and wished it had included
more detail.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD TO ISSUE THE CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE TO
WRIGHT COUNTY DUCKS UNLIMITED TO CONDUCT CHARITABLE GAMBLING
ACTIVITIES AT RIVER CITY EXTREME, 3875 SCHOOL BOULEVARD ON MAY 5, 2008. TOM
PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution
#2008-21.
#SG Credit card application for Holiday Gas Station. Wayne Mayer stated the agenda item was
drawing similarities between the Fire Department's use of the credit card and MCC staff use of a credit
card. Since the Fire Department has emergency vehicles they need to be able to purchase their fue124
hours a day. He questioned how MCC staff would be utilizing the credit card. Kitty Baltos, MCC
Director informed the Council that the custodians would be the only ones using the card and it would
be used primarily for their snow removal equipment.
SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI MOVED TO APPROVE THE CREDIT CARD APPLICATION FOR MCC
WITH HOLIDAY STATION. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Public Hearing on proposed amendment making revisions to the 200$ fee schedule_ and approval
of increase in sewer/water rates and ancillary fees.
Clint Herbst asked why the fee increase far sewer and water was not included in the previous Cauncil
approval of fees. It was noted that Fublic Works Director, John Simola was on vacation when the
Council approved the 2008 fee schedule. John Simola thought these fees had been included in the
original schedule but they were not.
Finance Director Tom Kelly explained the water and sewer are enterprise funds and the costs of
providing utility services are paid for by fees generated by the utility users. In the past the sewer and
water rates had not been increased on a regular basis so that the user fees covered the cost of services.
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In the budget setting process it was determined to increase the fees in 2007 and 2008. Even with the
proposed 15% increase, the funds will still show a negative balance because of depreciation of assets.
Tarn Perrault questioned whether the cost savings the City realized in refinancing a number of bond
issues, and the low bids received on the vehicle storage building and the digester mixers, had been
taken into consideration when determining the rate increase. Tom Kelly noted in the 2008 budget for
sanitary sewer the City had $237,000 which covered the digester mixers and the vehicle storage
building. Even with funds far those improvements the sewer funds was low by $183,000. Tom Kelly
stated the sewer and water rates were not adjusted to reflect the costs savings on the bond refinancing
or the lower bids. Tom Perrault felt maybe these savings should be passed along to the residents.
Clint Herbst stated that one time John Simola had presented a list of utility rates fox communities in the
area and Monticella's ranking on the list was close to the bottom. It was felt that the City needed to
increase utility fees at least enough to cover their costs.
Tom Perrault questioned why the cost per cubic foot increased to $.84/100 cubic feet once the user
reached 4,000 cubic feet when the cost to produce the water would stay the same. Tom. Kelly said the
idea far increasing the rate for higher users is to encourage water conservation. He agreed the cost to
produce the water doesn't increase because of higher usage but the greater demand does tax the
system. The state encourages cities to adopt increased rates for water as a means to encourage
conservation.
Clint Herbst noted the City was trying to put the cost for the service on the people who actually use it
rather than on a tax levy. Tom Perrault indicated that he would like to have mare information about
the fund balances for the enterprise funds. In the budget sessions it was the consensus of the Council
to increase the fees to bring the funds into a healthy balance.
Tom Kelly provided some budget information regarding the water fund. For 2008 with the increase
rates, $841,000 was projected for revenues and expenditures were estimated at $1,195,843 so the fund
would be short $354,843. $200,000 was budgeted for capital improvements. Tom Kelly noted that
depreciation was a considerable item. The regular sewer fund was projected to have $816,000 in
revenue and expenditures of $999,910 which would reduce the fund balance by $183,910. Tom Kelly
noted that $515,750 in expenditures is for depreciation. Capital outlays of $237,000 for the digester
mixers and vehicle storage building was also included in expenditures.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 15% INCREASE IN SEWER AND WATER USER
RATES INCLUDING CHANGES TO SOME ANCILLARY CHARGES. SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Wri ht Coan Sheriff s De artment 2007 Year-End Re ort
Gary Miller, Wright County Sheriff was present to review the annual report with the Council.
City Engineer, Bruce Westby noted the Council had approved the police protection contract for
2008-2009 but the adding of the additional 4 hours of service per day was tabled. City staff had
internal discussions about utilizing a CSO (Community Service Officer) to help take the load off
the Sheriff s Department. The CSO could be utilized on a part-time basis to start.
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Sheriff Miller then reviewed the year end report for 2007. He noted that they look at a five year
time span so they can determine the difference between a trend and a blip on the radar screen.
Calls for service have increased but there was no one specific area that stood out for the increase
in number of calls.
Wayne Mayer asked about the number of false alarm calls and if false alarms are charged back.
Sheriff Miller indicated the number of false alarm calls did increase. He added that Wright
County does not bill back for false alarms. Otsego charges back based on names and addresses
submitted by the Sheriff s Department. Traffic enforcement calls remained steady with the
afternoon being the high time for service calls. Sheriff Miller explained how some code changes
made a difference in how certain violations such as no proof of insurance were recorded and how
that impacted certain figures. Sheriff Miller stated the Monticello Police Carnmission
emphasized traffic enforcement as the major issue the Sheriffs Department should concentrate on.
Sheriff Miller then went on to review the Fart I and Part II crime categories. Most of the increases
in the Part I crimes were in larceny and theft. He pointed out that the Monticello has a vibrant
business area and being along the I-94 corridor it is often people outside the area who commit
these crimes. He didn't feel what was happening was anything unique to Monticello. He felt
larceny was increasing statewide.
Wayne Mayer asked about the Part II crimes as compared to Fart I crimes. Sheriff Miller
explained that Fart I crimes would be of a felony nature and Fart II crimes would be less severe.
Usually value determines if it is a Part I crime or Part II crime. Wayne Mayer asked how
Monticello compared with other communities as far as crime. Sheriff Miller responded that it
varies from city to city but he felt Monticello was average as fax as crime. He noted that having a
number of businesses open 24 hours a day is kind of an inherent attraction for crime. He talked
about "immigrant" crime which is committed by people who don't live in the area and are against
people who don't live in the area. There is also "neighborhood" crime which is perpetuated
against the residents by other residents. He felt that the Sheriff's Department is a very visible
presence in the community which may discourage some types of criminal activity.
Clint Herbst asked about the methamphetamines issue. Sheriff Miller responded that the number
of meth labs is declining but there continues to be problems with crimes committed by addicted
meth users. He felt the drug education aspect was very important in keeping the number of new
users down. He added that over the counter drugs is becoming a problem. On March 11, 2008
there is a drug awareness event that will focus on over the counter drug use.
Tom Perrault asked about the increase in the number of medical calls. Sheriff Miller stated the
population numbers are increasing and the population is getting older which he felt accounted for
the increase.
Sheriff Miller indicated that with the number of big box stores in the community it is expected that
there would be some shoplifting crimes but he stated many of these business have good internal
security. He felt working with the corporate enterprises and tough prosecution of criminals makes
for a hostile environment in which to commit crime. He recognizes that law enforcement and
businesses have to work together.
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Wayne Mayer asked about the Community Service Office and the administrative duties that
position would handle. He asked if the CSO would be an employee of Wright County or the City.
Sheriff Miller stated that Wright County does not have any CSOs and there were a number of
reasons for that which there wasn't time to go into. Sheriff Miller stated he is not sold on the
concept of a CSO but he is not opposed to it. Sherriff Miller stated the police reserves do a
number of administrative tasks for the Sheriffs Department such as controlling traffic at parades
and other functions. There was some discussion on what duties the CSO would undertake and
how that would impact the number of hours of patrol needed from Wright County. Clint Herbst
felt residents would like someone to show up with the ability to respond to whatever the incident
maybe.
Clint Herbst asked about the time frame to notify the Sheriff's department an an increase in hours.
Sheriff Miller felt it was important to take into consideration what the residents want to see and
what the feedback is from businesses. The Sheriffs Department will let the City know when it is
critical to increase the hours of service. He didn't think a CSO would relieve the City of law
enforcement needs. He felt, looking at the trends, it is getting close to the time for additional
coverage.
Wayne Mayer noted that a lot of the feedback from residents is about speeding violations and he
felt that was something that should be pursued. Sheriff Miller noted that two years ago the County
Board authorized one full-time traffic enforcement officer. Sheriff Miller will meet with the
Police Commission to discuss the CSO. Clint Herbst requested that the Folice Commission study
the issue and present a recommendation to the City Council. The Folice Commission had
recommended adding an additional 4 hours a day of police protection and this was included in the
2008 budget to start in July. The Sheriff's Department can let the City know if they have staff ng
to handle an additional 4 hours a day beginning July 1.
Wayne Mayer asked how the 4 hours of additional coverage would be split. Sheriff Miller said
that the Police Commission had directed that the 4 hours be split between traffic enforcement and
neighborhood patrols. Sheriff Miller said his office can shift the 4 hours. If, for example, a shift
is normally 2 p.m.-C p.m. but the need is greater from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. they can shift those 4 hours
to when they are needed most.
could be a costly route. Clint Herbst felt the CSO did not take any of the work load off the
Sheriff's Department.
Susie Wojchouski felt the CSO position didn't have the expertise to handle very much of what a
patrol officer would do, would require training and would need a vehicle. In all she felt a CSO
SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI MOVED TO INCREASE THE WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT CONTRACT HOURS FOR THE 2008-2009 CONTRACT PERIOD BY 4
HOURS PER DAY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Consideration of re uest from Habitat for Humani for waiver of fees.
Staff reported that the Building Department had reviewed the plans for Habitat for Humanity
Home proposed to be built in the Sunset Ponds area and came up with a fee total. The fees that are
passed through such as the state surcharge are not proposed to be waived. The permit fees, plan
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review, SAC and WAC charges come to about $7,820. Jeff O'Neill stated that the City Attorney
indicated that if the City does waive the fees they should have a finding for doing so such as the
waiver is necessary to provide decent housing for all income levels. It was also noted that the
Sunset Ponds is covered by a PUD and the house would have to meet those standards. Gary
Anderson, Building Official said he has reviewed the plans and they meet or exceed the standards
with the exception of the 1 S% brick requirement on the front. Clint Herbst asked how the house
would compare to others in the area. Gary Anderson said the Habitat for Humanity House is equal
in dollar value to other homes in the area. Clint Herbst said he didn't have a problem with
waiving the fee but he expected the house to complement other homes in the neighborhood.
Susan Biasco for Habitat for Humanity stated the family who receives the house must commit to
400 hours of work on the house and they must be able to pay back the cost of the loan. It is an
interest free mortgage running for 30 years. Habitat for Humanity houses have certain standards
they have to follow. They are not custom built homes. Brick or ornamental facade is not
something that is in the Habitat for Humanity's building plan. Clint Herbst said the City has
standards in the area where the house is being built and he asked if there was anyway they could
change their house plan. Wayne Mayer felt the City has to be sensitive to the other homes around
it. Susan Biasco said they have some flexibility to change the house plan. Gary Anderson stated
in the R-1 district house size must be 1,OS0 square feet of finished floor space. This house will
be approximately 1,068 square feet.
Wayne Mayer said the cause is fantastic and they can assure the City that the house meets the
requirements of the PUD he would have no problem waiving the fees.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE A WAVER OF CITY BUILDING PERMIT
FEES FOR THE PROPOSED HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME OF TO $7,648.74 BASED
ON A FINDING THAT THE WAIVER SUPPORTS THE COMMON IDEAL OF DECENT
AFFORDABLE SHELTER FOR ALL AND THAT THE BUILDING CONFORMS TO THE
STANDARDS FOR THAT AREA. CLINT HERBST SECONDED THE MOTION.
Tom Perrault stated that while he personally supported the project he feels the fees should not be
picked up by the taxpayers. Susie Wojchouski didn't feel the City could write off $8,000 every
year and suggested that the City place a limit on the number of homes such as one per five years or
some other limit. Susan Biasco stated that most of the communities do not waive a 100% of the
fees but rather some portion of them. She stated that Habitat for Humanity realizes the Council
has to be understanding of the taxpayer. There was some discussion on where other Habitat fox
Humanity homes have been built. Susie Wajchauski asked if this could be tabled so the City
Council could find out what other cities contributed. Susan Bianco stated that off hand she didn't
know the contribution amounts from other cities. She stated Habitat for Humanity needs the
additional $30,000 by April and she felt they could make the $30,000 with or without the City's
contribution. Tom Perrault stated he would be against any city donation. Susie Wojchauski felt
if the City researches this they might feel more comfortable as far as a donation.
WAYNE MAYER WITHDREW HIS MOTION AND CLINT HERBST WITHDREW HIS
SECOND TO THE MOTION.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO TABLE ACTION ON THIS UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING.
SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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10. Consideration of ro osal from Wri ht-Henna in Electric tau date residential li htin
s sy tem•
Wayne Mayer asked about the franchise agreement with Xcel Energy and wondered why the City
didn't have a similar agreement with Wright-Hennepin.
Tom Moores reviewed the proposal for street lighting. This proposal was from Wright-Hennepin
to upgrade the existing lighting system. In 2005 modifications were made to the City's street
lighting policy changing the spacing from 700 feet to 350 feet. The purpose of the upgrade was to
develop a more uniform lighting system Tom Moores reviewed the modifications to the policy
noting these changes covered any street light installed after May 2005. At this point John Simola
has not been able to get a proposal from Xcel Energy. The City did upgrades to the street lights as
part of the street reconstruction projects. Wright-Hennepin covers just a small area of the City so
it was decided to do this project first. The Wright-Hennepin coverage area includes part of the
River Mill area, River Forest Addition, Sandberg East Addition and Sunset Ponds. The cost to
upgrade the 261ight fixtures is $595/fixture. Tam Moores Hated that two of the new lights have
been installed on River Forest Drive. Clint Herbst asked if there was a cost efficiency in have the
new lights. Tom Moores indicated that he couldn't answer that but believed John Simola who
was not able to be present at this meeting had researched it. Finance Director Tom Kelly believed
John Simola had indicated the new lights would cost half as much to operate. It was felt that
residents would like to see more lighting in the neighborhood. Tam Moores stated that this project
was budgeted in 2007 and if the City authorizes the project it could be done this spring.
Susie Wojchouski asked why this area was selected since there are other areas where the lighting
is much worse and she felt the City could hold off an this project for a few years. Tom Moores
said since they were unable to come up with an agreement with Xcel it was decided to do the
Wright-Hennepin coverage area first. The Council discussed some other street lighting project
areas and how the franchise fee could be utilized for funding these projects. Susie Wojchouski felt
that some of the franchise fee would go towards Chelsea Road lighting improvements. Jahn
Simola is going to prepare a CIP program for the street lighting work which would outline the
costs for the project. Tom Kelly stated the City has collected approximately $80,000 in franchise
fees which was used to balance the general fund in 2007. The franchise fee was not part of the
$100,000 set aside in the 2007 budget for street lighting. Susie Wojchouski asked if there was any
energy efficiency information. Wayne Mayer said something else to look at is the fact that the
City raised taxes this year and residents are expecting to see something from that increase. He
thought this was a good value for the city.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE FIXTURE UPGRADE FOR 26 LIGHTS
AND ADD 21 NEW STREET LIGHTS INCLUDING POLES AND FIXTURES IN THE RIVER
MILL ADDITION, RIVER FOREST ADDITION, SANDBERG EAST ADDITION
INCLUDING GILLARD AVENUE NE AND SUNSET PONDS WITH THE WORK TO BE
COMPLETED BY WRIGHT HENNEPIN ELECTRIC AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF
$57,937.80 AND WOULD BE COMPLETED UNDER CITY PROJECT NO. 20084-04C WITH
THE WORK TO START IN SPRING AND BE COMPLETED IN EARLY SUMMER.
Tom Perrault noted the corrected cost on the fixtures which would alter the total cost figure. Tom
Moores said the cost difference would less than the cost of 1 light fixture.
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WAYNE MAYER AMENDED HIS MOTION TO REFLECT THAT THE TOTAL COST
WOULD BE $57,342.80. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Susie Wojchouski questioned why fixtures that were only 3 years old had to be replaced. Tom
Moores stated that in Sunset Ponds the lights are five years old and in the River Forest area they
are ten years old.
11. Consideration of re-sale re ort: G.O. Sewer Revenue Refundin Bonds.
Finance Director, Tom Kelly reviewed the pre-sale report on the refinancing of the WWTP plant
note which runs another 10 years before being paid off. The current interest rate on the note is
4.08%. Ehlers and Associates, the City's financial consultants estimated that City could issue new
bonds at an interest rate of 3.325%. This results in a savings of $380,000 over the remaining ten
years. Clint Herbst asked why this refinancing was not included with the refinancing of the
2002A series and the MCC revenue bands. Tom Kelly indicated they had looked at refinancing
this note at that time but the interest rate didn't generate the savings needed justify refinancing it.
Tom Kelly said the refinancing is good because it lowers the debt per capita and increases the
amount of the City's sham term debt rather than long term debt.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PRE-SALE REPORT AS SUPPORT FOR
REFINANCING THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NOTE. TOM PERRAULT
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Added Item: Tom Perrault stated a resident felt they were getting a run around about what could be
done with dogs barking at all hours of the day. Gary Anderson explained the process for handling dog
complaints. Clint Herbst felt it was something that should be discussed by the Police Commission at a
future meeting and suggested getting information out on Channel 12. Jeff O'Neill felt the Council should
funnel all requests through him as he felt information. coming from one source would be better.
Clint Herbst noted that a special meeting had been called by two Councilmembers on Feburary 19th
regarding action with Kjellberg which is currently under litigation. He stated he would have no problem
signing the special meeting notice. He said he would appreciate it if this type of thing comes up at a
meeting and not outside the public forum.
12. Consideration of approving payment of bills for February.
Wayne Mayer questioned a $5000 bill from NAC in which 34% of the bill was identified as general
and wondered why greater detail couldn't be provided about this general work. Steve Grittman
indicated "general" covered things such as attendance at meetings or unspecified projects.
Wayne Mayer also questioned a $126 pizza party bill. Tom Moores explained this was in recognition
of an employee's 20 years with the City. Jeff O'Neill said there is a fund to cover employee
recognition events or retirement. Tom Kelly clarified that the City does not have a true employee
recognition fund. The finance department had questioned the bill.
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Wayne Mayer asked about a statement of $1$0 for a creative fee. Susie Wojchouski thought the
creative fee was for creating a logo or layout of a design.
Lastly Wayne Mayer stated that the bill for CCG Consulting listed miscellaneous professional services
far $12,906 and he felt this bill too should have been itemized more fully.
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO PAY THE BILLS. SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Adiourn.
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 9:40 F.M. WAYNE MAYER SECONDED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Recording Secretary
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