Mt. Lake City Council

Monday, April 21, 2008

6:30 p.m.

Members Present: Mayor Dean Janzen, Brian Harder, Ron Patrick, Brian Schultz, Harvey Stoesz

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Rob Anderson, EDA; Officer Kim Hall and Officer Joshua Partlow, Mt. Lake Police Dept.; Maryellen Suhrhoff, City Attorney; Wendy Meyer, Administrator/Clerk

Others Present: None

Call to Order

Mayor Dean Janzen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Harder, to ad 2o. Grace Harder

Resignation to the consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Patrick, to adopt the agenda

and approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

Check #’s 8428 - 8465; Payroll: Check #’s 11460 - 11489

April 7 Council Minutes

$300 Pow Wow Road Race contribution

February 11 and March 10 Lake Commission Minutes

February 11 Tree Commission Minutes

March 13 Police Commission Minutes

March 14 EDA Minutes

March 13 and March 27 Library Board Minutes and March Library Report

March 27 Utility Commission Minutes

Resolution #19-08 Proclaiming April 25 as Arbor Day in Mt. Lake

Resolution #21-08 Lake Commission 4th of July Raffle at Lawcon Park

Appoint Stan Schroeder to HRA Board 4/21/08 to 12/31/08

Accept Curt Janzen, Mt. Lake Fire Dept., Letter of Resignation effective 4/9/08

Accept Grace Harder, Library, Letter of Resignation effective 5/17/08

Public Hearing – Milk Specialties Company (MSC)

Janzen called the public hearing to order at 6:35 p.m. Rob Anderson, Economic Development, reviewed the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) MN Investment Fund (MIF) application. The project cost is $2.75 for the acquisition of Protient’s assets in Mt. Lake. Two million will be financed through LaSalle Bank-Bank of America, $500,000 is being applied for from the MIF and $250,000 is being applied for from the Mt. Lake Economic Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund.

The proposed terms the MIF money would be a loan from the city to MSC for $500,000 at 2% interest for 10 years. The city would have a secondary collateral position to LaSalle Bank.

Milk Specialties will retain 15 jobs (from Protient) and create a minimum of 8 new jobs. Five retained jobs and all 8 new jobs will benefit low-to-moderate income person.


No activities from the project will result in the displacement or relocation of any individuals in Mt. Lake. If any displacement or relocation were to become necessary, Mt. Lake has adopted a Residential Anti-displacement, Relocation Assistance and Displacement Minimization Plan.

The City of Mt. Lake will comply with all applicable laws and to further fair housing opportunities for the citizens of Mt. Lake if this application is approved.

Questions were asked about repayment and default. Anderson explained that the city serves as a pass-through and monitor for the MIF loan. The city, upon receiving MSC monthly payment must forward a percentage to the state. The percentage the city can permanently retain will be determined based on the mix of state and federal dollars comprising the loan. If MSC defaults the city is not liable for the outstanding balance.

The Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) established for MSC and JOBZ requirements were also reviewed.

Janzen closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.

Adoption of Resolution #20-08

Motion by Patrick, seconded by Stoesz, to submit the MIF application to DEED and authorize Mayor Janzen to sign the application and other documentation. Motion carried unanimously.

Oath of Office, Josh Partlow

Officer Kim Hall introduced Partlow, a new part-time officer with the City. Mayor Janzen administered the Oath of Office.

Fire and Ambulance Departments Contracts

Motion by Schultz, seconded by Harder to approve 2008 fire contracts with Kimball, Carson, Mt. Lake, Midway, Selma and Lakeside Townships and the U.S. Dept. of Interior/Fish and Wildlife Service; and 2008 ambulance contracts with Mt. Lake, Delton, Carson, Midway, Selma and Lakeside Townships. Motion carried unanimously.

Purchase of Air Fill System

The Mt. Lake Fire Department has received a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $27,550 to purchase a new system. Approved total project cost is $29,000; local match is $1,450 (5%). Two quotes have been received. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Patrick, to accept the low quote of $28,637.85 from Alex Air Apparatus, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.

Interim Transmission Assignment Agreement with Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (CMMPA)

As part of the process to become a transmission owner (TO) and generate revenues for itself and its member utilities CMMPA must be assigned operating control of Mt. Lake’s transmission. The City Attorney has reviewed the contract. The Utility Commission recommended approval at their April 10 meeting. Motion by Patrick, seconded by Stoesz, to enter into the agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Hazardous Buildings/Public Nuisances

201 10th St. So.

The owners were notified that the property is in violation of Ordinance 4 Section 4.36, Windows, Doors and Screens. Repairs have not been made, the property will be repaired and the bill sent to the owners. If not paid, the bill will be assessed to the property taxes for payment.

519 3rd Ave.

Interior work has been largely completed but siding needs to be completed. The work needs to be completed by May 1. Motion by Patrick, seconded by Harder, to seek a court order requiring the owner to complete the project if the work is not done by May 1. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution #18-08, 1003 Boxelder St.

Motion by Patrick, seconded by Harder, to adopt the resolution calling for the repair or removal of a hazardous building at 1003 Boxelder St. PIN 22.350.0030. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution #17-08, 720 7th St. So.

Motion by Schultz, seconded by Patrick, to adopt the resolution calling for the repair or removal of hazardous buildings at 720 7th St. So. PIN 22.445.0040. Motion carried unanimously.

League of Minnesota Insurance Trust Liability (LMCIT) Coverage Waiver

Motion by Schultz, seconded by Stoesz, to waive the monetary limits on tort liability as established by MN Statute 446.04 to the extent of the limits of the liability coverage obtained from LMCIT for the 2008-2009 policy. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjourn

Motion by Patrick, seconded by Stoesz to adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Minutes approved May 5, 2008.

ATTEST:

______
Wendy Meyer, Administrator/Clerk