June 7, 2010
The City Council met in the Council Room on June 7, 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: Cheryl Novotny, Karen Howell, Geri Burros, Barb Parkin, George Belmore, Ferlene Kniss, Carolyn Drude-Ehlers & Associates, 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 Anderson, seconded by Novotny and carried to approve the June 7th agenda.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the May 3rd Council Minutes.
Carolyn from Ehlers was here to present the information on the Bond sale. The bond was rated at A+ which is an extremely good rating. It has a call feature for 2019.
Member Richard Novotny introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-005
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,295,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2010A AND PLEDGING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF
A. WHEREAS, the City of Evansville, Minnesota (the "City"), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 429 and 475, particularly Sections 475.61, Subdivision 6, to temporarily finance the construction of various municipal improvement projects within the City (the "Improvements"), has heretofore issued $1,245,000 original principal amount of General Obligation Temporary Improvement Bonds, Series 2007A, dated July 15, 2007 (the "Prior Bonds"), pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted on June 20, 2007, authorizing the issuance of the Prior Bonds (the "Prior Resolution"); and
B. WHEREAS, the Prior Bonds mature on July 15, 2010 (the "Maturity Date"); and
C. WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines and declares that it is necessary and expedient to issue $1,295,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2010A (the "Bonds" or individually a "Bond"), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 475 and 429 to finance the refunding of the Prior Bonds (the "Refunded Bonds"); and
D. WHEREAS, the City has retained Ehlers & Associates, Inc., in Roseville, Minnesota ("Ehlers"), as its independent financial advisor for the sale of the Bonds and was therefore authorized to sell the Bonds by private negotiation in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9) and a proposal to purchase the bonds has been solicited by Ehlers; and
E. WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City that the Bonds be issued in book-entry form as hereinafter provided; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Evansville, Minnesota, as follows: Acceptance, Term, Rate, and bond information contained in Bond binder.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peter Mounts and, after a full discussion thereof and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Richard Novotny, Peter Mounts, Jamie Englund, Timothy Anderson and Erick Sletto
and the following voted against the same: NONE
Whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted this 7th day of June 2010.
Karen talked about peddlers that came to her door twice in one day and she was wondering if the Council could do anything. The Council will look at sample peddler’s ordinances for the July meeting.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Anderson and carried that the City can sign on a variance as owner for the East Side Lots as long as variance is paid before the hearing.
A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Mounts and carried to start collecting the 10% Gambling Tax from the Evansville Legion Post 188 due to the completion of their hardship.
A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Sletto and carried to issue the Evansville Firemen’s Relief Association a Temporary 1-4 day Liquor License to have a street dance at the hall on July 3rd.
The Fire department is getting quotes to put a kitchen in the fire hall. They will have more information for the July meeting.
A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Novotny and carried to approve the quote from Bitzan-Ohren Masonry to replace the pillars in the park in the amount of $3,075.00. Someone hit the one pillar which destroyed it and now needs to be replaced.
A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Mounts and carried to approve the quote from Walberg Builders to re-roof the concession stand/restrooms in the park in the amount of $1,487.58.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Anderson and carried to move and replace the backstop on the softball field and replace/repair some of the fence along the fields with Oberg Fence.
A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Sletto and carried to set the July meeting to the 12th of July at 7:00 PM due to the 4th of July holiday.
A motion was made by Novotny, seconded by Mounts and carried to renew our membership with the CLT.com group in the amount of $500.00.
The City received a weed letter.
The City received a letter from USDA Rural Development stating we would qualify for some grant funds.
A motion was made by Mounts, seconded by Sletto carried to approve the June bills and authorize payment. (List Attached)
A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Mounts and carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM.
Agenda
July 12, 2010
- Council Meeting will start at 7:00 PM
- Approve the agenda
- Approve the minutes of the June 7th Council Meeting
- Bond Payment
- East Side Phase 2 Realtors
- Playground Equipment
- Fire Department Kitchen
- Primary Election August 10th
- Contracts with Ashby
- Council Salary & Meeting Pay
- New Fire Department Members
- Structure Permits
- Office Report
- Maintenance Supervisor’s Report
- Correspondence
- Old or Other Business
- Approve July bills and authorize payment
- Adjournment
The above items are scheduled as of June 6, 2010 and are subject to change.
