Minutes of the Public Hearing to discuss the possible issuance and sale of Care Facilities Revenue Notes (Greater Minnesota Family Services Project)

November 27, 2006 at 7:00 PM

Cooper absent.

The hearing was called to order by Mayor Heyl.

Steve Fenlon, MHC, a nonprofit tax-exempt finance specialist, was present to answer any questions relating to this type of tax-exempt financing. The issuance of these notes will cost the City nothing, there will be no liability to the City, and will help to keep a business in town, along with the services it provides and the people it employs. George Dubie, Director and Tom Belcher, Chief Financial Officer of Greater MN Family Services were also present to request the City approve the issuance and sale of these Revenue Notes, of which Bremer Bank will be the buyer. Since there were no further questions of comments, the hearing was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the BirdIslandCity Council

November 27, 2006 at 7:30 PM

All members present.

The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Heyl.

A motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Schneider to approve a land use permit for Greg Rauenhorst (fence) and to authorize payment of the claims, with Woelfel determining an appropriate deduction in the Gravel Express bill. A motion was made by Cooper offering a friendly amendment allowing a $9000 payment to Gravel Express at this time. The motion was seconded by Engelmann and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Welsh to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting with the following correction relating to the “Pond Property” section: “It is the Council’s intent to delay the sale of property until a future date.” Passed unanimously.

ResolutionA motion was made by Welsh and seconded by Engelmann to adopt

24-06Resolution 24-06, approving the issuance and sale of Care Facilities Revenue Notes, Series 2006 (Greater MN Family Services Project) and authorizing the execution of documents relating there to. Passed unanimously.

SewerDave Woelfel commented that the Contractor will complete utilities under Separation Oak Avenue east and the water main down 13th Street before leaving for Project the winter. Several “punch list” items of remaining work will also need to be completed. An update will be put in the paper following the December 7th construction meeting. Xcel Energy is scheduled to re-install downed power poles on December 11th. Until the sewer lines are completely separated, there may be a problem with sewer gas smell, especially during colder, dry weather. The City is opening manholes and flushing the system to help with the problem.

Farm A motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Schneider to approve Contract a 2007 Farm Lease Contract with Dick Eiler for $80.00/acre. Passed unanimously.

BuildingA motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Cooper to approve Inspection the 2007 Building Inspection Contract with Mid-MN Development Contract Commission. Passed unanimously. The monthly retainer fee was reduced to $50 and a 30% plan review fee is being implemented on both residential and commercial projects.

TownshipA motion was made by Welsh and seconded by Cooper to approve the Fire 2007 Township Fire Contracts at $160 per section. Passed

Contractsunanimously.

ResolutionA motion was made by Cooper and seconded by Engelmann to adopt

23-06Resolution 23-06, supporting State Aid for Regional Libraries. Passed unanimously.

VolunteerThe Fire Department has been awarded a $5000 DNR Forestry Assistance Fire Matching Grant to purchase a slip-on-unit. The Township sections that Assistance the City serves will be asked to contribute the remainder of the cost. A

Grantmotion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Cooper to accept the grant and to authorize signatures on the agreement. Passed unanimously.

AllianceThe Administration will work with the C & C Beautification Committee to Grant determine the best use of a $5000 donation from Alliance Pipeline and will bring a plan to the City Council for their consideration.

LocalA motion was made by Cooper and seconded by Engelmann to approve Cable the purchase of a camcorder and 12 hour batteries at a cost not to exceed Channel $500. Passed unanimously. The equipment will be used for programming on the City’s local access cable channel.

Meeting adjourned.

Deb Lingl, Administrator