By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
In the absence of Mayor Routh, Acting Mayor Kyle Reed opened the scheduled public hearing on the capital improvement plan. All other council members were present.
Shannon Sweeny of David Drown & Associates was present to explain the bonding procedure. Financing the city hall roof will not exceed $110,000. The city has the option to finance the project at a seven year term through a micro loan program, which would require the city to finance $35,000 internally due to the Capital Improvement Plan that limits the city to 0.16 percent of the taxable market value. The second option would be to finance the project through a General Obligations Capital Improvement Plan bond issued through David Drown & Associates, which would cost the city $4000 more in issuance cost but would eliminate the $35,000 internal financing. The council will make their decision at the April 5th council meeting. Reed asked if the audience had any comments on the proposed financing. No one wished to be heard.
The council voted to adopt a five-year capital improvement plan pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 475.521.
The council then adopted resolution 2011-6 declaring the official intent of the city to reimburse certain expenditure from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the city.
Resolution 2011-7 was agreed upon giving preliminary approval for the issuance of the city’s general obligation capital improvement plan bonds in an amount not to exceed $110,000 and adopting the City of Hartland Capital Improvement Plan 2011-2015.
Acting Mayor Reed closed the public hearing and called the regular meeting to order. Past meeting minutes were approved
The council next instructed the fire department to put the fire truck up for bids.
Council members decided to issue a change order extending the completion date of the city hall roof to April 15, 2011.
The council accepted a proposal from Johnson Heating and Air to move plumbing fixtures in city hall at the amount of $6,289.00.
Council instructed the city clerk to look at different options to launch a city website.
Lara Chicos motioned to approve resolution 2011-5 supporting Freeborn County grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Legacy Grant. Linda Pederson advanced; motion failed with Neal Batt and Kyle Reed voting no.
The bills paid during the month of February 2011 were approved.
The council approved payment to Jones, Haugh and Smith in the amount of $1,240 for design, plans and specifications for city hall roof.
Neal Batt motioned to approve the reimbursement of $1,531.67 to Brandon Flatness in the expense of retrieving the new fire truck from Arizona. Lara Chicos advanced; motion carried.
Council tabled the discussion of new Christmas lighting.
It was announced that the city-wide rummage sales will take place on April 30 from 7 a.m. to Noon.
Lara Chicos informed the council that she has been in contact with the NRHEG School regarding joining the little league program with New Richland, Ellendale and Geneva. They informed Lara that Hartland’s little league team would still be able to select their coach and be able to play against New Richland, Ellendale, Geneva and Alden. Lara will request more information regarding uniforms and equipment.
The council voted to have council meetings start at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m.
The council requested the city clerk to include little league signup, animal shot clinic, dog licensing and notice of time change of council meetings to 6:30 p.m. in the April newsletter.
Neal Batt motioned to allow city clerk to attend MCFOA conference in March and MCFOA training seminar in July, sharing the cost with the City of Hayward. Lara Chicos advanced; motion carried.
Neal Batt motioned to allow Mayor Routh to attend Legislative Conference in March. Lara Chicos advanced; motion carried.
