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Work Session
Minutes
DATE: September 23, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:26 P.M.
LOCATION: Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz and Ruhland
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Deputy
Public Safety Director/Fire Dan L'Allier, Community Development Director Michael Grochala,
Finance Director Hannah Lynch, and City Engineer Diane Hankee.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. Review Regular Agenda
The City Council reviewed the regular agenda items scheduled for this evening with
staff.
Mayor Rafferty confirmed the number of current salespeople for Everlight Solar as they
are requesting to add two additional salespeople this evening.
The Deputy Public Safety Director/Fire provided background information on the
assignment of a vehicle to the Paid On -Call District Chief, stating that they are provided
a vehicle and are expected to respond to calls from their home.
The Finance Director reviewed that this evening the City Council would be setting the
preliminary budget and levy. She noted that the levy can be reduced but not increased
when setting the final levy in December. She stated that the Council is required to
announce the Public Hearing Date. There is a levy that was scheduled for G.O. Capital
Note, Series 2016A, but not needed so that is recommended to be cancelled.
The Deputy Public Safety Director/Fire reviewed the sale of Fire Vehicle #621 scheduled
for approval this evening.
Councilmember Ruhland noted that the current price is comparable to the last offer and
does not include a broker's fee.
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Councilmember Lyden thanked the Fire Department for making the deal happened,
noting that it was a win/win as the City of Brooklyn Center would be purchasing the
truck for their fleet.
The Community Development Director provided an overview of the item on the agenda
this evening accepting the offer of the Minnesota Public Facility Authority to Purchase
General Obligation Revenue Note and Authorize Execution of Project Loan Agreement.
He noted that Kennedy and Graven would be preparing the documents.
The Council highlighted that the city received a low interest rate for the loan and
confirmed that it was a 20-year term.
The City Engineer provided an overview of the 2025 Street Reconstruction and Sewer
and Water Extension Project, providing information on the project area. She reported
that the 60-day period to submit a petition against the project has passed. The City did
not receive a valid petition against the project. There was a petition in favor of the
project. The next step is design and bidding. The City will need to do a Comprehensive
Plan amendment for Colonial Woods.
The Community Development Director provided an overview of the Main Street
Corridor Master Plan and AUAR service contract agreement. Kimley Horn is the
identified consultant, and they are a national design firm. He reviewed the plan for
community involvement that is central to the proposal.
The Community Development Director provided background information on the
proposed agreement with WSB for right-of-way acquisition services for the Otter Lake
Road extension. He noted that eight parcels are included. He reviewed the funding
options. He noted that this would be a regional road.
4. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on October 14, 2024.
Roberta Colotti, CMC Roi�Ra ferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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