COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The City Council of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. on March 18, 2014 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The following Councilmembers were present: Brown, Cullen, Dagg, Hahn, Kajewski, Prudhomme, Schmalz and Sollom. No Councilmembers were absent. Dagg chaired the meeting. HEARING PROCEEDINGS Mayor Dagg called the St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc. Public Hearing to order at 5:05 p.m. Mayor Dagg stated the purpose of the public hearing was to hear public comment regarding the request from St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc. to consent to the issuance of obligations by the Cities of Browns Valley and Browerville, Minnesota. Mayor Dagg read the title of a Resolution No. 3-59-14 to be considered at the regular meeting following the public hearing. Fenlon stated there is no financial responsibility for the City of Thief River Falls now or in the future for the proposed re-issuance and asked the City for their support of the proposed issuance. The Council asked if there was going to be some construction involved in TRF and Fenlon stated no this was a refinancing. Mayor Dagg opened the hearing up for public comments and none were received. Motion by Brown, seconded by Hahn to close the public hearing at 5:20 p.m. RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Dagg reconvened the regular City Council meeting stating the first item of business would be St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc. s request. Motion by Brown, seconded by Hahn to adopt the following resolution RESOLUTION NO. 3-59-14: RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROJECT BY ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INC. AND CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS BY THE CITIES OF BROWNS VALLEY AND BROWERVILLE, MINNESOTA Steve Fenlon, Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick ( Bond Counsel ), presented a Project by St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc. Following discussion, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No. 3-59-14, being seconded by Councilmember Hahn, that: BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota (the City ), as follows:
Page 2 of 13 1. Authority. Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A., bond counsel ( Bond Counsel ) has advised the City that Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.165, as amended (the Act ), authorize the issuance of revenue obligations to refinance indebtedness incurred by an organization engaged in providing health care services, health care related activities, activities for mentally or physically disabled persons and social services (together, the Qualified Services and Activities ). 2. Description of the Project. a. Representatives of St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc. (the Borrower ) have represented to the City that the Borrower is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, engaged directly or through one or more of its affiliated organizations in providing Qualified Services and Activities. The Borrower s affiliated organization involved with the operation of the Project (hereinafter defined) is Prairie Community Services, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation ( PCS ). b. Representatives of the Borrower have further advised the City that the Borrower desires to refinance, on a tax-exempt basis, indebtedness incurred at the location and for the purpose listed below (the Project ): Location of Expenditures Edgewood (PCS) 1011 Tindolph Avenue South Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Purpose of Original Indebtedness capital improvements to a 3-bed facility for the mentally ill and a 1-bed facility for traumatic brain injury/developmentally disabled 3. Refinancing; Conditions. a. At the request of the Borrower, the governing bodies of the City of Browerville, Minnesota and the City of Browns Valley, Minnesota (together, the Issuers ), have expressed their intent to refinance the Project and other capital projects of the Borrower and finance certain costs associated with the refinancing through the issuance of tax-exempt revenue obligations in an amount not to exceed $10,100,000 (the Obligations ). b. Bond Counsel has informed representatives of the Borrower that in order for the Obligations to be issued on a tax-exempt basis, and in order to comply with Minnesota laws restricting the issuance of obligations by one municipality for a project in another municipality, the City must (i) conduct a public hearing on the proposal of the Borrower to undertake and refinance the Project and (ii) consent to the issuance of the Obligations by the Issuers. c. The Obligations, when, as and if issued, shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the City, and the Obligations, when, as and if issued, shall recite in substance that the Obligations, including interest thereon, are payable solely from the revenues received from the Borrower and
Page 3 of 13 the property pledged to the payment thereof, and shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. 4. Recital of Representations Made by the Borrower. The City has been advised by representatives of the Borrower that: (i) conventional refinancing is available only on a limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that the economic feasibility of operating the Project would be significantly reduced; (ii) on the basis of information submitted to this Council by the Borrower and their discussions with representatives of area financial institutions and potential buyers of tax-exempt bonds, the Obligations can be issued and sold upon favorable rates and terms to refinance the Project; (iii) the Borrower will experience a significant debt service cost savings as a result of the Project; and (iv) the Project would not be undertaken in its present form but for the availability of refinancing under the Act. 5. Public Hearing. a. A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Thief River Falls Times, the City s official newspaper and a newspaper of general circulation, calling a public hearing on the proposed issuance of the Obligations and the proposal to undertake and refinance the Project. b. The City Council has, on, held a public hearing on the proposal to undertake and refinance the Project, through the issuance of the Obligations by the Issuers, at which all those appearing who desired to speak were heard and written comments were accepted, if submitted. 6. Approvals; Preconditions. a. The proposal of the Borrower and its affiliates to undertake and refinance the Project and the issuance of the Obligations by the Issuers are approved. b. The Mayor and the Administrator of the City (the Authorized Officers ), or the designee of any of the Authorized Officers, are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such documents or certificates needed from the City for the issuance of the Obligations. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Cullen motioned, being seconded by Councilmember Sollom, to approve the agenda with the addition of Joe Hedrick presentation and item approving purchase of pump for lift station #9. Thief River Falls Regional Airport Pond Decommissioning Regional Airport Manager Joe Hedrick made a presentation to the Council that the cost to decommission the ponds was estimated at $978,000 versus the $766,000 presented earlier as the sewer
Page 4 of 13 pond is located in a wetland and the Airport will have to mitigate the wetland loss at a two to one ratio for approximately 8 acres. Hedrick stated the revised cost will increase the City s share from $76,000 to $97,800. A wetland delineation will determine the amount of wetlands to be replaced. Pennington County may have some wetland banking that may be available. RESOLUTION NO. 3-60-14: RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 1-34-14 REGARDING SUPPORT FOR THE THIEF RIVER FALLS REGIONAL AIRPORT REQUEST FOR WASTE WATER POND REMOVAL Joe Hedrick, Thief River Falls Regional Airport Authority, presented an update and recommendation to Change Resolution No 1-34-14 regarding the Waste Water Pond Removal. Following discussion, Councilmember Hahn introduced Resolution No. 3-60-14, being seconded by Councilmember Kajewski, that: WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1-34-14 the City approved support for the Thief River Falls Regional Airport request for Waste Water pond removal; and WHEREAS, the scope of the project has changed and the airport now has to do an EAW on ponds; and WHEREAS, the TRF Regional Airport is seeking State Bonding funds to replace their sewage ponds and install a force main approximately two miles north at a new cost of $978,000. The Airport would be requesting 80% state funding and 20% local share. The Airport is requesting the City participate at 10% of the project cost. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, to accept an Administrative Services Committee recommendation to adopt a resolution in support of the Thief River Falls Regional Airport decommissioning of the waste treatment ponds and construction of a force main project to connect to the City s municipal waste water system and further intends to financially contribute up to 10% of the project costs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to offer to finance the project for the airport providing them the opportunity to make payments over the term of the bonds. On vote being taken, the resolution was unanimously passed. RESOLUTION NO. 3-61-14: APPROVAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 61-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: RESOLVED, by the City Council, to approve March 4, 2014.
Page 5 of 13 RESOLUTION NO. 3-62-14: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS 62-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: RESOLVED, by the City Council, to authorize payment of bills and disbursements in the total amount of $1,787,737.55. A printout of the approved payments and disbursements is attached hereto and made a part hereof. RESOLUTION NO. 3-63-14: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRESSION RAISE FOR NICHOLAS TRUDEAU, WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR 63-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept a Public Utilities Committee recommendation to grant Nicholas Trudeau, Water Systems Operator, a progression raise. Mr. Trudeau shall progress to Step 4 of 5 Water Systems Operator salary schedule, for a new hourly wage of $22.13 effective March 12, 2014. RESOLUTION NO. 3-64-14: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRESSION RAISE FOR WILLIAM PUPPE, PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE (STREET/SANITATION) 64-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept a Public Works Committee recommendation to grant William Puppe, Public Works Maintenance (Street/Sanitation), a progression raise. Mr. Puppe shall progress to Step 4 of 5 Public Works Maintenance salary schedule, for a new hourly wage of $21.30 effective March 11, 2014. RESOLUTION NO. 3-65-14: APPROVAL OF BEER IN THE PARK PERMITS FOR THE CLASS OF 1994 65-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that:
Page 6 of 13 RESOLVED, by the City Council, to grant the Class of 1994 TRF, a Beer in the Park Permit, effective June 28, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Oakland Park and June 29, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hartz Park to allow for the consumption of 3.2% malt liquor in the park. RESOLUTION NO. 3-66-14: RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THIEF RIVER FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT 66-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: WHEREAS, The City of Thief River Falls wishes to provide employees of the Thief River Falls Police Department with the technology and equipment that allows for the most effective and efficient delivery of public safety services in the City of Thief River Falls; WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety, State Patrol Division and the Thief River Falls Police Department have made available hardware, software, and support to allow the Thief River Falls Police Department to participate in a nationwide police communication system; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Thief River Falls Council members hereby approves a Joint Powers Agreement between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety, State Patrol Division and the Thief River Falls Police Department to allow the Thief River Falls Police Department to participate in said nationwide police communication system; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Thief River Falls City Council Mayor Jim Dagg and Chief of Police Kim Murphy are authorized to sign this Joint Powers Agreement on behalf of the City of Thief River Falls and the Thief River Falls Police Department. RESOLUTION NO. 3-67-14: APPROVAL OF QUOTE FROM JADCORE, INC. FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS 67-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: WHEREAS, quotes were solicited for the annual purchase of plastic refuse bags. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the Public Works Committee recommendation for the low quote submitted by Jadcore, Inc. for the purchase of plastic refuse bags in the total amount of $34,181.50.
Page 7 of 13 RESOLUTION NO. 3-68-14: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE PENNINGTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 68-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: WHEREAS, the City desires to provide animal control services in the community to protect the community s health and welfare, save animals lives, prevent animal suffering, and reduce animal abandonment; and, WHEREAS, the City recognizes the Humane Society as having the necessary qualifications and capabilities to provide a full range of animal control services to the community. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to authorize and direct the Mayor and City Administrator to execute an agreement whereby the City shall compensate the Pennington County Humane Society $625 per month, effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015 for animal control services as outlined in the agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 3-69-14: APPROVAL OF ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES 69-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: This ACCESS AGREEMENT ( Agreement ) is made and entered into as of this 18 TH day of March, 2014 by and between MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCE CORPORATION ( MERC ) and CITY OF THIEF RIVER FALLS ( CITY ) WHEREAS, the City owns certain parcels of real property, located at 1) Centennial Park and Red Robe Park, 2) the right of ways of Davis Avenue North and Atlantic Avenue lying just north of 5 th Street E, and 3) Parcel 25-081-020-30, no assigned address, at the southwest corner of S. Pennington Avenue and 1 st Street E, Thief River Falls, Minnesota (the Premises as depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein); and, WHEREAS, MERC has asked for permission to enter the Premises to perform land surveying and soil boring related to its Thief River Falls High Pressure Gas Main Replacement Project. WHEREAS, the City consents to such entry, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.
Page 8 of 13 NOW, THEREFORE, for the sum of $1.00, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledge, MERC and CITY hereby agree as follows: USE OF PREMISES. CITY consents to the use of the Premises by MERC for the sole purpose of performing land surveying and soil boring. This consists of land surveying by foot traffic, and a 4 inch diameter soil boring drilled in one location to a maximum depth of 40 feet with a drill rig apparatus. RESTORATION. MERC agrees to restore all affected premises to the conditions that existed prior to MERC or its agents entering upon the premises to perform land surveying and soil boring activities. TERM. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and terminate when the Work is completed no later than May 1, 2014. It is expected that the actual time spent on the property will be less than one day. INDEMNITY. MERC hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold CITY harmless from and against any and all suits and damage costs and expenses including attorney s fees, resulting from any suit, action or claim based on bodily injury, including death, or property damage arising out of or based upon MERC s use, occupancy or presence upon CITY S property in connection with or in pursuance of MERC s rights under this agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 3-70-14: APPROVAL TO ADD PENNINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS BITUMINOUS SURFACING TO 2014 STREET & UTILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT A Public Works Committee recommendation was presented. Following discussion, Councilmember Cullen introduced Resolution No. 3-70-14, being seconded by Councilmember Hahn, that: WHEREAS, the Pennington County Fair Board has requested the City of Thief River Falls include bituminous surfacing of a 30-foot wide roadway through the food concession area of the fairgrounds and a 16-foot wide pedestrian walkway that begins at the west end and ends at the grandstand ticket booth; and WHEREAS, the Pennington County Fair Board has requested the City pay the cost of improvements for the area on City property. Areas in need of excavation and aggregate backfill prior to bituminous surfacing would be completed by the City of Thief River Falls Street Department and the Pennington County Highway Department. Final grading and bituminous surfacing would be the only contracted work.
Page 9 of 13 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept a Public Works Committee recommendation, to add Pennington County Fairgrounds bituminous surfacing to 2014 Street & Utilities Improvement Project. This resolution is contingent upon financial commitment agreement with the Pennington County Fair Board and they will need to waive their right to a public hearing if they request the City carry any portion of their cost on an assessment roll. RESOLUTIONO NO. 3-71-14: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY THE CITY OF THIEF RIVER FALLS A Public Works Committee recommendation was presented. Following discussion, Councilmember Schmalz introduced Resolution No. 3-71-14, being seconded by Councilmember Kajewski, that: WHEREAS, the City of Thief River Falls acquired property title to certain real estate located in the County of Pennington and State of Minnesota on July 25, 1924; and WHEREAS, the City of Thief River Falls sold various portions of said property to various entities; and WHEREAS, said entities ultimately transferred the title to said property to Independent School District #564; and WHEREAS, such descriptions were inaccurate providing locations such as the southwest corner of a brick building ; and WHEREAS, such descriptions resulted in omissions which affect the title to the property which is currently deeded to Independent School District #564; and WHEREAS, a quit claim deed from the City of Thief River Falls will resolve such title questions; and WHEREAS, the Council in its discretion has determined that the issuance of such Quit Claim Deed will benefit the public interest as it will resolve the title issues with the property originally owned by the City of Thief River Falls and now owned by Independent School District #564 and will avoid a title quieting action against the City of Thief River Falls. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Thief River Falls, County of Pennington Minnesota, that the transfer of said Real Property has no relationship to the Comprehensive Municipal Plan and the Thief River Falls Planning Commission is therefore not required to review said transfer.
Page 10 of 13 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Administrator of the City of Thief River Falls are authorized and directed to sign a Quit Claim Deed to Independent School District #564 for the following described property lying and being in the County of Pennington and State of Minnesota, to wit: That part of those tracts of land labeled as, MILL RESERVE, MILL RACE, MILL STREET and RIVERSIDE AVENUE (now referred to as LaBree Avenue), all in Porter s Addition to the City of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, described as follows: AND Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 29, Block 11 in said Porter s Addition, this point also being the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 18 in said Porter s Addition; thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes 48 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the northwesterly line of Block 11 in said Porter s Addition, a distance of 550.00 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 8, Block 11 in said Porter s Addition; thence South 55 degrees 05 minutes 12 seconds East, along the northeasterly line of said Lot 8, a distance 140.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 8; thence South 34 degrees 54 minutes 48 seconds West, along the southeasterly line of Block 11 and Block 18 in said Porter s Addition, a distance of 725.00 feet to the point of beginning of that tract of land to be described herein; Thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes 48 seconds East, along the southeasterly line of said Block 11 and Block 18, a distance of 725.00 feet; thence North 47 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 69.00 feet; thence North 2 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 50.00 feet; thence North 64 degrees 37 minutes 44 seconds East, a distance of 23.44 feet; thence North 5 degrees 16 minutes 18 seconds West, a distance of 70.64 feet; thence North 82 degrees 23 minutes 40 seconds East, a distance of 47.23 feet; thence North 75 degrees 42 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 36.24 feet; thence North 64 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 87.03 feet; thence South 25 degrees 02 minutes 28 seconds East, a distance of 280.00 feet, more or less, to the right bank of the Red Lake River; thence southwesterly, along said right bank, a distance of 940.00 feet, more or less, to the intersection of a line bearing South 55 degrees 05 minutes 12 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence North 55 degrees 05 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 90.00 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. That part of those tracts of land labeled as, MILL RESERVE, MILL RACE, MILL STREET and RIVERSIDE AVENUE (now referred to as LaBree Avenue), all in Porter s Addition to the City of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 29, Block 11 in said Porter s Addition, this point also being the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 18 in said Porter s Addition; thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes 48 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the northwesterly line of Block 11 in said Porter s Addition, a distance of 550.00 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 8, Block 11 in said Porter s Addition; thence South 55 degrees 05 minutes 12 seconds East, along the northeasterly line of said Lot 8, a distance 140.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 8; thence North 47 degrees 30 minutes 00 sec-
Page 11 of 13 onds East, a distance of 69.00 feet; thence North 02 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 50.00 feet; thence North 64 degrees 37 minutes 44 seconds East, a distance of 23.44 feet; thence North 05 degrees 16 minutes 18 seconds West, a distance of 70.64 feet; thence North 82 degrees 23 minutes 40 seconds East, a distance of 47.23 feet; thence North 75 degrees 42 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 36.24 feet; thence North 64 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 87.03 feet to the point of beginning of that tract of land to be described herein; thence continuing North 64 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 4.00 feet; thence South 25 degrees 02 minutes 28 seconds East, a distance of 280.00 feet, more or less, to the right bank of the Red Lake River; thence southwesterly, along said right bank, a distance of 4.00 feet, more or less, to the intersection of a line bearing South 25 degrees 02 minutes 28 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence North 25 degrees 02 minutes 28 seconds West, a distance of 280.00 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. EXCLUDING from this conveyance any easements held, used, or maintained by Grantor, which easements Grantor shall retain. RESOLUTION NO. 3-72-14: APPROVE EMPLOYMENT OF GREGORY HUFNAGLE AS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT A Public Works Committee recommendation was presented. Following discussion, Councilmember Sollom introduced Resolution No. 3-72-14, being seconded by Councilmember Cullen, that: WHEREAS, the City Council approved, by Resolution No. s 12-275-13 and 1-37- 14 the job description, grade level, and authorization to fill the position of an Engineering Technician; and WHEREAS, the position was opened to the Teamsters and followed up with the position being opened to the public. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Thief River Falls, to accept a Public Works Committee recommendation to approve the employment of Gregory Hufnagle as the Engineering Technician in the Community Services Department. Mr. Hufnagle will begin his employment on April 7, 2014 at Step 4 of the Engineering Technician salary schedule at $23.05 per hour, and will be eligible to the Step 5 salary increase after six months of satisfactory performance. Employment is contingent upon Mr. Hufnagle s successful completion of all required background investigations and testing. RESOLUTION NO. 3-73-14: APPROVAL OF CEMETERY TECHNICIAN EVALUATION BY FOX LAWSON AND AUTHORIZING PROCEEDING WITH FILLING POSITION
Page 12 of 13 A Public Works Committee recommendation was presented. Following discussion, Councilmember Brown introduced Resolution No. 3-73-14, being seconded by Councilmember Sollom, that: WHEREAS, a new position that was approved by the City Council by Resolution No. 2-52-14, was submitted to Fox Lawson for evaluation; and WHEREAS, the evaluation was returned as a Grade Level 4 position and is ready to proceed with the hiring process. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Thief River Falls, to approve the Fox Lawson evaluation of the Cemetery Technician job description as a Grade Level 4 and authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to proceed with the process to fill the position. As the position is a Teamster position, the position will first be opened to the Teamster #320 employees, and if not filled by a qualified employee, the position will be opened to the public. RESOLUTION NO. 3-74-14: APPROVAL OF ELECTRIC PUMP INC. BID FOR PURCHASE OF AN ALLIS CHALMERS 10 PUMP Wayne Johnson, Water Systems Superintendent, presented a recommendation. Following discussion, Councilmember Cullen introduced Resolution No. 3-74-14, being seconded by Councilmember Brown, that: WHEREAS, Lift station #9 was constructed in 1974 with three pumps and in 2009 two pumps were replaced; and WHEREAS, pump #3 is a critical pump and needs to be replaced; and WHEREAS, two bids were received with slightly different solutions for replacement and Electric Pump Inc. is the low bidder. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, to accept the quote submitted by Electric Pump Inc. for the purchase of a Allis Chalmers 10 pump in the amount of $69,610.00. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS City/School Facility Meeting (negotiating team) March 24 th at 12:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole - March 31 st at 5:00 p.m. City Council Meeting April 1 st at 5:00 p.m. Utilities Committee Meeting April 7 th at 4:30 p.m.
Page 13 of 13 Parks & Recreation/Public Safety Committee Meeting April 8 th at 4:30 p.m. Public Works Committee Meeting April 9 th at 4:30 p.m. Administrative Services Committee Meeting April 10 th at 4:30 p.m. City Council Meeting April 15 th at 5:00 p.m. City/School Joint Meeting April 21 st at 5:00 p.m. Community Expo April 24 th INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Investment Summary dated 2/28/2014 Community Expo April 24 th at the REA CLOSE THE MEETING TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY Councilmember Kajewski motioned being seconded by Councilmember Cullen to close the meeting at 5:55 p.m. for the purpose of an offer to purchase land for the Greenwood Realignment Project. REOPEN THE MEETING AFTER CLOSED SESSION Councilmember Sollom motioned, being seconded by Councilmember Hahn, to reopen the meeting at 6:20 p.m. City Staff was directed to make offer for property owned by William and Angela Morrow, Meritcare Medical Group, Randolph Wright and Mike Berry. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Councilmember Kajewski moved, being seconded by Councilmember Cullen, to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. On vote being taken, the Chair declared the motion unanimously carried and the meeting adjourned until the bus ride for Day at the Capitol on March 20 th and the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 31 st at 5:00 p.m. Jim Dagg, Mayor Attest: Larry Kruse, City Administrator