January 4, 2010
The City Council met in the Council Room on January 4, 2010 with the following members present: Timothy Anderson, Richard Novotny, Mayor Jamie Englund, Peter Mounts and Erick Sletto and the following absent: NONE
Others Present: Arlynn & Susan Johnson, Shane Englund, Brad Mattocks, Dave Bedore, Jerry Buse & Diana K. Olson
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Englund who read over the agenda.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Novotny and carried to approve the January 4th agenda.
A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Novotny and carried to approve the December 7th Council Minutes.
The meeting was paused at 7:05 to have a public hearing for the Evansville Care Center Tax Abatement. There were no comments from the floor. The abatement public hearing was closed at 7:10 PM and the Council Meeting was resumed.
Council Member Timothy Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 10-001
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Evansville, Minnesota (the “City”), as follows:
1. Recitals.
(a) Evansville Care Campus LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Recipient”) proposes to acquire an existing nursing home care facility currently known as the Crestview Nursing Home located in the City (the “Project”). The Recipient has requested that the City provide financial assistance to the Recipient for the Project. The City proposes to use the abatement for the purposes provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the “Abatement Law”), including the Project. The proposed term of the abatement will be for seven years with the aggregate amount abated by the City not to exceed $44,800. The abatement (the “Abatement”) will apply to a portion of the City’s share of property taxes to be levied by the City on Parcel ID #72-0131-000 in the City (the “Property”).
(b) On the date hereof, the Council held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, and said hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law.
2. Findings for the Abatement. The City Council hereby makes the following findings:
(a) The Council expects the benefits to the City of the Abatement to at least equal or exceed the costs to the City thereof.
(b) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase or preserve the tax base of the City and provide employment opportunities in the City.
(c) The Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(d) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the City by this and other resolutions, if any, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the City’s current levy or $200,000.
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the Abatement are as follows:
(a) The Abatement shall be for seven (7) years and shall apply to the taxes payable in the years 2011 through 2017, inclusive.
(b) The City will abate the following percentages of the City’s share of real estate taxes in the years set forth below, with the aggregate amount abated by the City not to exceed $44,800:
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Taxes Payable Year |
Percentage of the City’s Share of Real Estate Abated by the City on the Property |
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2011 |
100% |
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2012 |
90% |
|
2013 |
80% |
|
2014 |
70% |
|
2015 |
60% |
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2016 |
50% |
|
2017 |
40% |
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law.
(d) The Abatement may be modified or changed during its term as provided by the Abatement Law.
4. Approval of Tax Abatement Agreement.
(a) The City Council hereby approves a Tax Abatement Agreement with the Recipient in substantially the form submitted, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Tax Abatement Agreement on behalf of the City.
(b) The approval hereby given to the Tax Abatement Agreement includes approval of such additional details therein as may be necessary and appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions there from and additions thereto as may be necessary and appropriate and approved by the City officials authorized by this resolution to execute the Agreement. The execution of the Agreement by the appropriate officer or officers of the City shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of the Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Peter Mounts and upon vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Erick Sletto, Timothy Anderson, Jamie Englund, Peter Mounts & Richard Novotny
And the following voted against the same: NONE
WHEREUPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted this 4th day of January 2010.
A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Novotny and carried to appoint Peter Mounts “Old Buck” as Acting Mayor when Jamie is absent.
A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Sletto and carried to keep First Security Bank, Evansville and Viking Savings Association, Alexandria as depositories for 2010.
A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Mounts and carried to have the West Douglas County Record as the official newspaper and the Fergus Falls Daily Journal as a back up for emergencies.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Novotny and carried to appoint Timothy Anderson to the Board of Health for a 3-year term. Others on are 2009-Kristi Mounts and 2008-Terry Aasness.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Novotny and carried to keep Mike Dolan from Thornton, Reif, Dolan, Bowen & Klecker as our attorney for 2010.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Novotny and carried to appoint Timothy Anderson to NIMS. Anderson abstained
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Novotny and carried to appoint Richard & Erick to the employee committee.
There is a new 2010 Regional Safety meeting schedule with classes at 9 AM and 1 PM.
A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Anderson and carried to follow the IRS Mileage Rate which is .50 per mile for 2010 down from .55 in 2009.
The fire department is looking to purchase a 1989 E-One Pumper Truck that is located in Texas. The cost is $15,000 and two members would fly down and look at it. It has a poly tank which will replace our old pumper truck which has a steel tank.
A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Sletto and carried to proceed with the truck purchase of the 1989 E-One Pumper Truck in the amount of $15,000 from Texas if it passes inspection.
A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Mounts and carried to add council, mayor and fire department pull-tab employees on to the City’s Work Comp policy effective February 1, 2010.
There is a Horizon Resource Supper on January 14th at 5:00 PM at the Pit Stop Sports Bar and all Council are encouraged to attend.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Anderson and carried to release the sidewalk lien from a 1942 sidewalk assessment on Lot 11 Block 12 in the amount of $48.00.
A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Sletto and carried to join the Minnesota Association of Small Cities (MAOSC) for 6 months at the reduced rate of $187.80.
A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Mounts and carried to renew the 6 month contract with Teresa at Northwood Reality to sell the East Side Phase 2 Lots.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Novotny and carried to send out Request for Proposals (RFP) for Engineering.
A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the January bills and authorize payment. (List Attached)
A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Sletto and carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 PM.
Agenda
February 1, 2010
- Council Meeting will start at 7:00 PM
- Approve the agenda
- Approve the minutes of the January 4th Council Meeting
- Up Coming Projects—Bob
- LG220 Pioneer Heritage
- LG220 Evansville Sportsmen Club
- 2009 Law Enforcement Contract
- Drain Titles
- Contracts with Ashby
- FD Election of Officers
- Structure Permits
- Office Report
- Maintenance Supervisor’s Report
- Correspondence
- Old or Other Business
- Approve February bills and authorize payment
- Adjournment
The above items are scheduled as of January 25, 2010 and are subject to change.
