City Council
Regular MeetingMaple Grove, MN · September 7, 2021
Minutes
Maple Grove City Council Meeting
Meeting Minutes
September 7, 2021
Call to Order Pursuant to call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the
Maple Grove City Council was held at 7:30 p.m. on September
7, 2021 at the Maple Grove Government Center/Public Safety
Facility, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Members present were
Mayor Mark Steffenson and Councilmembers Judy Hanson,
Karen Jaeger, Phil Leith, and Kristy Barnett. Absent was none.
Present also were Heidi Nelson, City Administrator; Ken
Ashfeld, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Brett Angell,
Economic Development Manager; Bush, Fire Chief; and Justin
Templin, City Attorney.
Mayor Steffenson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and
led the city in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Additions or Mayor Steffenson asked if there were any additions and/or
Deletions to deletions to the Consent Agenda to which Heidi Nelson stated
the following:
the Agenda
Item Amended to the Agenda
6C. Sale of 2-Parcels of city-owned Property to Beta Equity
Investors, LLC
Item Amended to the Consent Agenda
3V. Award Sale of Road Reconstruction Bonds - Resolution
No. 21-121
Item Deleted from the Consent Agenda
3D. Water & Sewer I Appointment and Light Equipment
Operator Recruitment Approval
Item Removed from the Consent Agenda for Discussion
3K. Neal's Addition Short Plat - Resolution No. 21-125
3Q. Rice Lake Drawdown 2021-2022
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3U. Adopt 2022 Proposed General Fund, Road Reconstruction,
General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Budgets and
Adopt Proposed Tax Levy- Resolution No. 21-122
Consent Items The following Consent Items were presented for Council's
approval:
MINUTES
A. Wark Session- August 16, 2021
B. Regular Meeting- August 16, 2021
PERSONNEL ITEMS
C. Light Equipment Operator Appointment
Motion to approve the appointment of Austin Olson to the
position of Light Equipment Operator in the Public Works
Department at an annual salary of $46,063.68 annually,
effective September 8, 2021, subject to a 12-month probationary
period. All required screenings and background checks have
been successfully completed.
D. Water & Sewer I Appointment and Light Equipment
Operator Recruitment Approval
This item was deleted from the Consent Agenda.
E. Part-Time Secretary in the Community & Economic
Development Department Recruitment Approval
Motion to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for
the vacant position of the Part-Time Secretary in the
Community & Economic Development Department due to the
resignation of Joy Arneson effective August 11, 2021.
F. Mechanic Recruitment Approval
Motion to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for
the vacant Mechanic position in the Central Equipment division
for the Public Works department.
G. Police Officer Appointment
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Motion to approve the appointment of Autumn Freng to the
position of Police Officer 2021 Contract Wage Schedule;
starting salary step of $62,048.48 annually effective TBD,
subject to a 12-month probationary period. All required
screemngs and background checks have been successfully
completed.
Due to a shortage in field trammg (FTO) staff, the police
department would like to have immediate availability to start
Officer Freng in the next available time frame with potentially
short notice if FTO staff become available. The anticipated start
date range for Autumn is between September and October 2021.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
H. Crocus Grove Planned Unit Development Residential
Concept Stage Plan, Development Stage Plan, Preliminary
Plat, Rezoning and Administrative Lot Division
Motion to table the application at the request of the applicant.
I. Edgewater on Cook Lake Hamman Administrative Lot Split
Motion to approve the requested administrative parcel division
of parcels PID 30-119-22-23-0002 as requested.
J. Elm Road Final Plat - Resolution No. 21-124
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21-124 approving the Elm
Road final plat.
K. Neal's Addition Short Plat - Resolution No. 21-125
This item was removed by Councilmember Hanson for
discussion.
L. Crunch Fitness Architectural Review
Motion to approve the architectural elevations of Crunch
Fitness.
ENGINEERING ITEMS
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M. Fernbrook Lane-Territorial Road Project No. 2020-19
Change Order No. 1
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to the Fernbrook Lane
Territorial Road Project No. 2020-19.
N. Tricare 4th Addition Award of Contract - Resolution No.
21-126
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21-126 accepting bid for
Tricare 4th Addition Project No. 21-11.
0. Third Amendment to Water Service Agreement with
Corcoran
Motion to approve third amendment to contract for water
service between City of Maple Grove and City of Corcoran
subject to final review by the City Attorney and Director of
Public Works.
P. Sureties
Motion to approve the surety actions as identified on the
Council Action Form.
Q. Rice Lake Drawdown 2021-2022
This item was removed by Councilmember Jaeger for
discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
R. Proposed Mediated Settlement Agreement
Motion to direct the City Attorney's office to accept on behalf
of the city the proposed mediated settlement agreement in State
ofMinnesota ex rel. Steven Kleiber v. Nelson Auto Center et al.
S. Change Order No. 1 with Project Restorations for Maple
Grove Transit Station Curb Connections Project
Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to
execute Change Order 1 with Project Restorations for the Maple
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Grove Transit Station Curb Connections project for an amount
not to exceed $39,664.
T. Agreement with Metropolitan Council for Federal CRRSA
Transit Funding
Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to
execute the agreement (SG-2021-015) between the City of
Maple Grove and the Metropolitan Council related to federal
CRRSA funding for Maple Grove Transit.
U. Adopt 2022 Proposed General Fund, Road Reconstruction,
General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Budgets and
Adopt Proposed Tax Levy- Resolution No. 21-122
This item was removed by Councilmember Leith for discussion.
V. Award Sale of Road Reconstruction Bonds - Resolution No.
21-121
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21-121 providing for the
issuance and sale of $8,035,000 General Obligation Road
Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2021A, pledging for the security
thereof special assessments and levying a tax for the payment
thereof.
W. Cancel Tax Levies - Resolution No. 21-123
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21-123 canceling tax levies.
CLAIMS
X. Motion to approve the claims as listed:
City Checks: $6,155,623.10
Purchasing Card: $56,127.58
Electronic Payments: $27,513.00
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Barnett, to approve the Consent Items as
amended, removing items 3D (Water & Sewer I
Appointment and Light Equipment Operator Recruitment
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Approval), 3K (Neal's Addition Short Plat - Resolution No.
21-125), 3Q (Rice Lake Drawdown 2021-2022) and 3U
(Adopt 2022 Proposed General Fund, Road Reconstruction,
General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Budgets and
Adopt Proposed Tax Levy - Resolution No. 21-122). Upon
call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes
and no nays. Motion carried.
Consideration The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda.
of Items
Regarding Item 3K (Neal's Addition Short Plat - Resolution No.
Pulled from 21-125), Councilmember Hanson explained on August 16, 2021
the Agenda the Council directed the City Attorney to draft a resolution
approving the Neal's Addition Short Plat with certain
conditions. She commented over the weekend, an adjacent
property owner (16916 Weaver Lake Drive) left her a message
requesting to speak at the meeting.
Jess Wadleigh, 16916 Weaver Lake Drive, asked if this matter
could be tabled until a survey could be completed on her
property lines. She explained she moved into her home two
months ago and was unaware that her home was partially sitting
on city property. She noted she had filed a claim with her title
insurance and this has been accepted. She understood this
process could take up to 30 days and a surveyor would be sent
out. She indicated she was working as quickly as possible to get
a surveyor to her property and requested the Council consider
tabling action on this item until the survey was complete.
Councilmember Hanson noted the 60-day deadline for agency
action related to the Neal's Addition short plat ended on
September 10, 2021. She anticipated the city would run into a
Minnesota State Statute 15.99 Time Deadline for Agency
Action concern if this item were tabled without consent of the
property owner. She questioned if the proposed survey would
sway the Council's decision in any way for the Neal's Addition
Short Plat. City Attorney Templin explained the short answer
would be no, noting the Neal's application was in compliance
with all City Code requirements. He reported the City Council
would be addressing the easement vacation in two weeks. He
stated the city has a clean legal description for the easement and
its location. He indicated the city was looking to tum this
property back to the adjacent property owners. He commented
the property lines and surveys were private matters and the
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easement would be the city relinquishing any right it would
have to put a street or improvement on this property. He
reported this easement came to the city's attention through the
short plat request which led staff to recommend the easement be
vacated.
Councilmember Hanson clarified the survey was more of a
private matter. City Attorney Templin stated this was the case.
Ms. Wadleigh explained the Planning Commission noted
several inconsistencies with the easement and its location,
which raised concern to her. She feared the property lines were
incorrect and asked that the city give her more time to complete
a survey.
City Attorney Templin advised there was a State Statute that
requires the city to act on a land use application within a certain
amount of time. He reported the city was running up against this
deadline and unless the applicants for the short plat were willing
to extend the timeline, the city does not have an option but to
make a decision. He explained the Council could not deny the
request because the short plat met all of the city's requirements.
He stated if the Council were to not make a decision by the
deadline, it would be automatically approved. He reiterated that
the easement was a separate issue that would be taken up by the
Council at the September 20, 2021 meeting.
Mayor Steffenson recommended the property line concerns be
addressed prior to issuing a building permit for the Neal's. He
noted action on the easement could be tabled to allow for the
survey to be completed. City Attorney Templin reported action
on the easement could be tabled as this request was not under
the 60-day timeline.
Motion by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by
Councilmember Barnett, to adopt Resolution No. 21-125
approving the Neal's Addition short plat. Upon call of the
motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no
nays. Motion carried.
Regarding Item 3Q (Rice Lake Drawdown 2021-2022),
Councilmember Jaeger stated a year ago the city discussed
drawing down Rice Lake and the DNR denied the request due to
the blanding turtle. She explained it was her understanding the
blanding turtle was not as present at this time. She encouraged
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residents living on Rice Lake to remove their boats from the
water by October 1 prior to the drawdown.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Hanson, to approve the Rice Lake
Drawdown Project for the 2021-2022 winter season. Upon
call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes
and no nays. Motion carried.
Regarding Item 3U (Adopt 2022 Proposed General Fund, Road
Reconstruction, General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan
Budgets and Adopt Proposed Tax Levy - Resolution No. 21-
122), Councilmember Leith stated this item was approving the
2022 budget and noted a budget hearing would be held on
December 6, 2021. He thanked Finance Director Sticha and all
of the city's directors for their work on the 2022 budget and tax
levy.
Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by Mayor
Steffenson, to adopt Resolution No. 21-122 adopting for
2022 the proposed General Fund Budget, the proposed
Road Reconstruction Fund Budget, the proposed General
Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Budget, setting a
proposed tax levy for 2022 and setting a budget hearing for
December 6, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Upon call of the motion by
Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion
carried.
Special
Business
Open Forum There were no open forum issues brought before the Council at
this meeting.
Represent- Representative Kristin Robbins provided the Council with an
ative Robbins update from the legislature. She noted the special session went
until midnight on June 30. She explained the legislature was
Presentation
able to pass a two-year budget and spending did increase, but
the line was held on tax increases. She stated the governor's
emergency powers had ended. She appreciated the fact that local
governments could now make their own decisions going
forward. She discussed the funding that had been approved for
schools and commented on the new DEED grants that were
available for small businesses. She thanked the City Council for
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their tremendous leadership for Chalk Fest and for bringing so
many people into the community for this event.
Councilmember Barnett thanked Representative Robbins for her
leadership on behalf of the community. She asked if there was
any word on redistricting. Representative Robbins explained
there would be a congressional Zoom hearing for those living in
Congressional District 3 on Monday, September 13 at 3 :00 p.m.
Mayor Steffenson thanked Representative Robbins for her
advocacy on behalf of the City of Maple Grove. He stated he
appreciated the fact the city would be able to build the full gun
range noting this would be a great addition to the region.
Retirement of Fire Chief Bush recognized Firefighter Bryce Ehlert for his 20
Firefighter years of service as a paid-on call member of the Maple Grove
Fire Department and wished him well in his retirement. He
Bryce Ehlert
discussed the number of calls Firefighter Ehlert has responded
to over the past 20 years. He presented Firefighter Ehlert with a
plaque and service coin in recognition of his service to the
community.
Mayor Steffenson thanked Firefighter Ehlert for his dedicated
service to the City of Maple Grove. He stated he also
appreciated Firefighter Ehlert's family and their sacrifice over
the years.
Councilmember Leith thanked Firefighter Ehlert for his service
and wished him well in his retirement.
Councilmember Hanson thanked Firefighter Ehlert for his years
of service to the community.
Councilmember Jaeger thanked Firefighter Ehlert for his 20
years of dedicated service to Maple Grove.
Councilmember Barnett thanked Firefighter Ehlert for his
service to the community.
7:30 p.m. City Administrator Nelson explained Butcher and the Artist
Public LLC doing business as Max's on Main has requested an On-
Sale Intoxicating Liquor/Sunday Sale License. She reported all
Hearing
necessary paperwork and fees have been submitted to the city.
Staff commented further on the request and recommended
On-Sale
approval.
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Intoxicating Raoul Gracia, owner of Butcher and the Artist LLC, explained
Liquor/ he has been in the food industry since 2007. He indicated he
Sunday Sale went to culinary school and enjoys cooking. He noted he has a
License for passion for running restaurants and managing people. He stated
Butcher and he was excited to be working in the Maple Grove community.
the Artist Councilmember Barnett requested further information on the
LLC dba Butcher and the Artist name. Mr. Gracia explained he used to
Max's on teach butchering classes and noted his wife was an artist.
Main
Councilmember Leith stated he was pleased a new business was
moving into this space. He questioned when the new restaurant
would be open to the public. Mr. Gracia indicated he was
aiming for mid to late October.
Councilmember Leith encouraged Mr. Gracia to have his staff
attend the city's alcohol compliance training.
Councilmember Hanson asked what type of food would be on
the menu at Max's on Main. Mr. Gracia stated he has been
playing around with the menu for some time now and noted this
would be a sports bar with wings on the menu.
Councilmember Hanson inquired if Mr. Gracia had run a
restaurant before. Mr. Gracia explained he had and commented
on the other restaurants he had run in the metro area.
Councilmember Hanson reported the city takes liquor license
compliance very seriously and encouraged Mr. Gracia to
properly train his staff.
Mayor Steffenson also encouraged Mr. Gracia to follow all
liquor laws, to not sell alcohol to minors and to properly train
his staff regarding alcohol sales.
Councilmember Barnett recommended Mr. Gracia also consider
not overserving patrons as well.
Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by
Councilmember Barnett, to open the public hearing. Upon
call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes
and no nays. Motion carried.
Mayor Steffenson opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. and
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asked if anyone would like to address this issue.
No public testimony was offered.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Barnett, to close the public hearing at 8:12
p.m. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there
were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by
Councilmember Hanson, to approve the on-sale intoxicating
liquor / Sunday sale license for Butcher and the Artist LLC
dba Max's on Main, 7890 Main Street, Maple Grove,
Minnesota, subject to compliance with liquor licensing
requirements in Chapter 4, Article I of the City Code, with
said license to expire June 30, 2022. Upon call of the motion
by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays.
Motion carried.
Community
Development
Items
Thom Second Economic Development Manager Angell stated the applicant is
Addition proposing a short plat for the purpose of splitting two existing
Short Plat lots into three parcels. The two current lots make up
approximately three acres and contain a large wetland area in
the back of the properties. In order to achieve the necessary
15,000 square feet of upland area on each lot, the floodplain
will be adjusted between the three lots as shown on the grading
plan. This type of activity is permitted as long as the wetland
area is not impacted. The submitted plans are consistent with
the dimensional requirements of the R-1 Zoning District and the
applicant has demonstrated that each lot will meet the
subdivision requirements regarding minimum upland area. Staff
discussed the plans in further detail and reported the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the request.
Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by
Councilmember Hanson, to approve directing the City
Attorney to draft a Resolution approving the Thom Second
Addition short plat, subject to:
1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the
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city any remaining applicable comments contained in
the memorandums from:
a. The Water Resources Engineer dated August 2,
2021
b. The Parks & Recreation Department, dated
August 24, 2021
The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication
requirements are based on staff review and
recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and
their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on
the third Thursday of each month.
Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
North Economic Development Manager Angell stated the applicant
American seeks a PUD development stage plan for the purpose of
Banking constructing a 4,400 square foot bank with drive-through. This
Company is the last remaining parcel within the Village at Arbor Lakes to
Planned Unit be approved for development. The proposed use and drive-
through is in line with the approved concept plan. Staff
Development discussed the plans in further detail and reported the Planning
Non- Commission recommended approval of the request.
Residential
Development Councilmember Jaeger explained she drove by this property
Stage Plan today and asked if the building was already going up. Economic
Development Manager Angell commented this was the property
directly to the south.
Councilmember Jaeger requested further information on how
traffic will flow in and through the site. Economic Development
Manager Angell discussed how traffic would flow through the
site.
Erik Miller, Civil Engineer with Sambatek, discussed the
proposed project in further detail with the Council. He
explained this application was from North American Banking
Company and noted he was available for comments or
questions.
Councilmember Leith asked what the timeline was for this
project. Mr. Miller stated this would likely be a spring
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construction with a fall opening.
Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by
Councilmember Jaeger, to approve directing the City
Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development agreement
and a Resolution approving the North American Banking
Company PUD development stage plan, subject to:
1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the
city any remaining applicable comments contained in
the memorandums from:
a. The Community & Economic Development
Department dated August 17, 2021
b. The Fire Department dated August 9, 2021
c. The Water Resources Engineer dated August 24,
2021
d. The Parks & Recreation Department dated
August 24, 2021
The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication
requirements are based on staff review and
recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and
their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on
the third Thursday of each month.
Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Sale of 2- Economic Development Manager Angell stated Beta Equity
Parcels of Investors (PetSuites) would like to purchase two parcels from
the city. He explained in December of 2020, the Council
City-owned
approved a preliminary development agreement with Arrow
Property to Companies for the development of this property. He noted
Beta Equity Arrow Companies began to market this property and PetSuites
Investors, emerged as an interested buyer. He indicated PetSuites would
LLC like to purchase the property directly from the city rather than
going through Arrow Companies. He noted the property was 1.8
acres in size and explained a significant amount of grading
would have to occur on the site before it could be developed.
Staff commented further on the proposed agreement and
recommended approval.
Councilmember Jaeger commented she thought this property
was not worth anything. She questioned if soil borings had been
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completed. Economic Development Manager Angell explained
soil borings were not complete, but would be completed after
the purchase agreement was approved. He noted there were six
parties interested in this property and PetSuites came forward
with the highest offer. He reiterated that the property would
require a great deal of grading and a retaining wall would be
required on one side of the property.
Councilmember Hanson asked what the previous use was for
this property. Economic Development Manager Angell
commented this property was previously used for right-of-way.
He explained the city received a grant for a Phase I
environmental site assessment to occur. Staff did not expect
there to be any concerns. He noted there were grants available
to assist, should it be found the site be contaminated.
Motion by Mayor Steffenson, seconded by Councilmember
Jaeger, to approve the termination of a preliminary
development agreement and agreement to pay commission
upon sale of real property. Upon call of the motion by
Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion
carried.
Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by
Councilmember Hanson, to approve the purchase
agreement to sell two parcels of city-owned land on Upland
Lane N to Beta Equity Investors, LLC. Upon call of the
motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no
nays. Motion carried.
Maple Grove Economic Development Manager Angell requested the Council
Destination consider creating a new Maple Grove Destination Marketing
Organization (DMO). He explained in December of 2020,
Marketing
Maple Grove provided notice to Minneapolis Northwest with an
Organization intent to withdraw from their organization at the end of 2021.
Progress He noted the intent was for the city to create its own Maple
Report Grove specific DMO. He commented staff has been working
with DMOproz to gain a better understanding what the goals
were for the organization. Staff commented further on the
request and recommended approval of the DMO moving
forward as a non-profit and that a starter board be created.
Councilmember Jaeger asked if this was something that Carie
Wille was working on when she was with the city. City
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Administrator Nelson reported this was a concept the city has
been discussing for several years. She explained staff began
working more diligently on this concept once notice was
provided to Minneapolis Northwest.
Councilmember Barnett questioned if the city's contract with
Minneapolis Northwest ended this year. Economic
Development Manager Angell explained this was the case,
noting the contract would end December 31, 2021.
Councilmember Barnett inquired how long it would take the
city to get the DMO in place. Economic Development Manager
Angell commented the purpose of the starter board would be to
get the organization operational by January 1, 2022.
Motion by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by
Councilmember Leith, to approve moving forward with an
independent not-for-profit structure for the Maple Grove
DMO and to utilize a starter board for the initial start-up of
the organization. Upon call of the motion by Mayor
Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion
carried.
Report on Economic Development Manager Angell updated the Council
Upcoming regarding the following:
Community • The Planning Commission would meet next on Monday,
and Economic September 13 and would discuss a PUD Amendment for
Development REO Plastics.
Items
• A groundbreaking ceremony would be held on Wednesday,
September 8 at the new Keller Williams building at 1 :00
p.m.
• Industrial Netting would be hosting a 40 Anniversary
Celebration on Thursday, September 16.
• J azzercise of Maple Grove would be hosting a ribbon-
cutting event on Friday, September 17.
Report on Director of Public Works/City Engineer Ashfeld updated the
Council regarding the following:
Upcoming
Engineering • The DNR has moved the state from drought restrictive to a
Items drought warning phase.
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Authorization City Administrator Nelson requested the Council authorize the
to enter into Mayor to enter into an agreement for communication services
for the local option sales tax referendum with Rapp Strategies,
an agreement
Inc. She explained Todd Rapp was before the Council to
for communi- discuss this matter at the August 2 worksession. Staff
cations commented further on the request and recommended approval.
services for
the local Councilmember Hanson requested further information on what
Rapp Strategies would be providing the city. City Administrator
option sales
Nelson explained Rapp Strategies would be assisting with the
tax development of a communications plan associated with the local
referendum option tax piece and the community center project. In addition,
there would be an ongoing relationship as the plans for the
community center move forward and Rapp Strategies would be
assisting with communication efforts.
Councilmember Barnett asked if the Star Tribune ever printed
an article regarding this matter. City Administrator Nelson
reported this article was printed on Sunday, August 29.
Motion by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by Mayor
Steffenson, to approve authorizing the mayor to execute an
agreement with Rapp Strategies, Inc. for communications
services for the local option sales tax referendum. Upon call
of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and
no nays. Motion carried.
Heidi Nelson, Ms. Nelson explained that the Council has her Monday report if
City there are any questions. She reported the Park Board would
hosting a tour on September 16 at 5: 15 p.m. She noted the
Administrator
House bonding tour would be held on September 23 at 5:45
p.m.
Adjourn to Mayor Steffenson adjourned the City Council meeting to the
EDA Meeting EDA Meeting at 8:46 p.m.
Reconvene to Mayor Steffenson reconvened the regular City Council meeting
Regular at 8:48 p.m.
Meeting
Items Added Councilmember Jaeger encouraged residents to not place their
to the Agenda furniture and household goods in the city's right-of-way.
Councilmember Jaeger reported the Historical Society's picnic
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was very well-attended. She noted she also attended the
Woodland Mounds Senior Celebration and the ribbon cutting
ceremony for Bob's Furniture.
Councilmember Jaeger stated Chalk Fest was amazing again
this year. She was pleased the weather cooperated for this
community event.
Councilmember Jaeger encouraged residents to consider
attending the city's farmer's market each week.
Councilmember Jaeger invited residents to attend Osseo's Lions
Roar on September 10 and September 11.
Councilmember Leith commented the Concert on the Lawn
would be held at Central Park on September 17 and September
18 with a country theme on Friday and a rock theme on
Saturday.
Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Hanson, to adjourn to the regular City
Council meeting on September 20, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Upon
call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes
and no nays. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m. by Mayor Steffenson.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Nelson
City Administrator
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