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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2019
1. Call to Order
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Larson led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present-Larson, Bernhjelm, Craig, Donnelly and Hoyt
Absent-None
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Malecha, Public Works Director Gehler,
Human Resources Director Wendlandt, Parks and Recreation Director Distad, Community
Development Director Kienberger, Acting Police Chief Rutherford and Fire Chief Elvestad.
4. Agenda
Motion by Craig, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
None
6. Citizen Comments
a) Kathy Teisberg-O'Rourke, 5425 188th Street West, asked the city council to reconsider
the current city ordinance that limits each household to two dogs.
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Donnelly,to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the January 7, 2019 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Approve Minutes of the January 14, 2019 City Council Work Session-Administration
c) Approve Appointments to Boards and Commissions-City Council
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d) Accept EDA Member Larson Resignation and Appoint Councilmember Bernhjelm to the
EDA-Administration
e) Set Public Hearing Economic Development Authority Composition-Community
Development
f) Acknowledge Fourth Quarter 2018 and Year End New Construction Report and
Population Estimate-Community Development
g) Adopt Resolution R4-2019 Approving a Gambling Event Permit for N.E.W. Ducks
Unlimited-Community Development
h) Approve a Disposal Agreement with Republic Services-Municipal Services
i) Adopt Resolution R5-2019 Approving the 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Labor Services
Police Officer Unit Settlement-Human Resources
j) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
8. Public Hearings
None
9. Award of Contract
None
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
None
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
a) 2019-20223 Street Reconstruction Plan Bonds
Finance Director Malecha reminded the city council that the city plans to sell street
reconstruction bonds to finance a portion of the Westview Reconstruction Project in 2019.
Northland Securities is our financial advisor for this project. Malecha introduced Tammy
Omdahl from Northland Securities who reviewed the street reconstruction bond sale process.
Omdahl stated the city intends to use street reconstruction bonds to finance a portion of the
Westview street reconstruction project in 2019. The city council must adopt a street
reconstruction plan and hold a public hearing as part of this issuance of street reconstruction
bonds. Omdahl reviewed the draft street reconstruction plan with the city council which
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showed projects over the next five years and the maximum amount the city could bond for
under the plan.
Omdahl reviewed the recall option that exists on street reconstruction bonds.
Councilmember Donnelly asked if the$8 million covers the next five years. Omdahl stated it
does for projects in the street reconstruction plan.
Motion by Donnelly, second by Hoyt,to adopt Resolution R6-2019 setting February 4, 2019 as
the date for the public hearing on the intent to issue bonds and adopt the street reconstruction
plan.
13. City Council Roundtable
Bernhjelm-Reminded residents that there is no on street parking overnight.
Craig-Reminded residents about the Community Expo this Saturday.
Hoyt-Congratulated all of the board and commission appointees and thanked all of those who
applied.
Kienberger-Shared that at the Community Expo the Highway 3 Corridor study consultants will
be taking comments and answering questions.
Distad-Shared that at the Community Expo the Bike/Ped Plan project will be accepting
comments.
Larson-Encouraged residents to attend the Community Expo and encouraged residents to shop
local.
Adjourn
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm,to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
IA w i et A ?No K•vistlit
David McKnight, City Administrator
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