MINNEOTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR 09-09-24
MINUTES OF THE MINNEOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Pursuant to call and due notice thereof, the City Council of the City of Minneota, a County of Lyon, State of Minnesota, met in special session in the City Council chambers on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor John Rolbiecki
Council Member Travis Gillund
Council Member Nancy Reisdorfer
Council Member Amber Rodas
Council Member Tim Koppien
STAFF PRESENT: Shirley Teigland, Robert Vidoloff
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Bubany, Riley Rinehart, Matt Boettger
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rolbiecki called the regular monthly meeting to order.
ITEM 2: CALL FOR AGENDA ADDITIONS
The Administrator asked that the following information item be added: $109,454.77 Extra Check Register
ITEM 3: ADOPT AGENDA
Koppien motioned. seconded by Gillund, to adopt the agenda with the addition as listed above.
ITEM 4: MEETING MINUTES
The Council reviewed the prior month’s Council meeting minutes. With no questions or additional comments Reisdorfer motioned, seconded by Gillund, to approve the 12 August 2024 Council meeting minutes. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 5: REPORTS & UPDATES
The Council reviewed the following reports and had no additional questions or comments: (5a) — 8/27/24 Police report submitted by Chief Bolt; (5b) — the current Financial Report as submitted by Administrator Teigland; (5c) — Y-T-D Budget.
ITEM 6: EXPENSES & DISBURSEMENTS
Reisdorfer motioned, seconded by Rodas to approve the payment of $26,270.20 (as listed on the check register summary); approve the payment of $48,548.82 (as listed on the payroll check register), and $109,454.77 (as listed on the extra check register) and employee payroll. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 7: CONCERNED CITIZENS
No comments or requests were received either in person or in writing.
ITEM 8: E. LYON STREET PROJECT
The Council reviewed the City’s Capital Finance Plan as briefed by Mike Bubany, Financial Advisor, David Drown Associates. He recommended a bond in a public sale option in the amount of $895,000 in a non-rated, negotiated sale. This year’s project is financed by three borrowings: 2 PFA Loans and a bond issue. Total project cost estimate is $4.5 million. The City has already increased all utility rates 25% in 2024 in anticipation of this first phase and has included the required debt service levy in its preliminary levy for 2025. Reisdorfer motioned, seconded by Rodas, to approve the bond as presented. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 9: E. LYON STREET IMPROVEMENT BIDS
The Council reviewed and adopted Resolution 24-11 to approve the lowest construction bid and enter into a contract wth Duininck Inc. from Prinsburg, MN. The project will be on E. Lyon Street, Grant Street between Highway 68 and E. Lyon Street to the south end of Wilson Circle. Koppoen motioned, seconded by Reisdorfer, to award the bid. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 10: PRELIMINARY 2025 BUDGET APPROVAL
The preliminary 2025 budget was reviewed and discussed by the council and staff. The budget approving the proposed 2024 Tax levy was approved with discussion hinging on potential reduction and adjustment of the budget before the final levy is due in December, Reisdorfer motioned, seconded by Rodas. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 11: APPROVE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO MANAGE CITY FINANCES
The Council adopted the Resolution 24-14 to grant the City Administrator authority on behalf of the City of Minneota to adopt optimize banking and investment processes. Motion by Rodas, second by Koppien. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 12: PARKING ORDINANCE
The Council approved parking Ordinance 24-03 which amends Section 71.06 Overnight Parking of the City of Minneota Code Book. Motioned by Gillund, seconded by Reisdorfer. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 13: FORD JETTER TRUCK
Rodas motioned, seconded by Reisdorfer, to accept Chuck Vlaminck Repair’s bid of $1,000 for the 1985 Ford Jetter Truck. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 14: RESOLUTION 24-15
Rodas motioned, seconded by Gillund, to accept the donation of $1,000 for the First Responders from the family of Susanne Gorecki. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 15: RESOLUTION 24-16, JETTER TRUCK BOND
Koppien motioned, seconded by Giilund, to adopt Resolution 24-16 authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of a $195,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 2024A, to fund the purchase of a sewer jetter truck. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 16: ADJOURNMENT
Koppien motioned, seconded by Gillund, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
John Rolbiecki, Mayor
Robert Vidoloff, City Administrator