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City Hall City of Northfield 801 Washington Street Northfield, MN 55057 ci.northfield.mn.us Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Tuesday, July 7, 2020 6:00 PM Council Chambers 6:00 PM - REGULAR AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pownell called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. Present: 6- Council Member David DeLong, Council Member Clarice Grabau, Council Member Suzie Nakasian, Council Member Brad Ness, Council Member Jessica Peterson White, and Mayor Rhonda Pownell Absent: 1- Council Member Erica Zweifel APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Pownell noted the supplemental memos including moving item 4 to first item on the regular agenda and removing item 9 from the agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Nakasian, seconded by Council Member Ness, to approve the agenda as amended by moving #4 to the regular agenda and removing #9 from the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- C. DeLong, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, and Mayor Pownell 1. 20-339 Information on How to Provide Public Input and Watch the Meeting During the Pandemic. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 20-340 June 16, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Council Member Ness, seconded by Council Member Grabau, to approve the June 16, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- C. DeLong, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, and Mayor Pownell CONSENT AGENDA City Administrator Martig introduced the items on the consent agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Peterson White, seconded by Council Member Nakasian, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- C. DeLong, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, and Mayor Pownell City of Northfield Page 1 Printed on 7/31/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 7, 2020 3. Ord. 1013 Consider an Ordinance Vacating a Drainage and Utility Easement in Lot 1, Block 1, Remes 2nd Addition. 5. 20-341 Consider Approving Disbursements totaling $3,786,302.61 Enactment No: M2020-090 6. 20-342 Consideration of a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with Hyacinth Solar for the Solar Farm Project. Enactment No: M2020-089 8. 20-343 Consider Community Event In-Kind Grant Support. Enactment No: M2020-091 10. 20-345 Consider Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 1013 Vacating Easements in Lot 1, Block 1, Remes 2nd Addition. Enactment No: M2020-092 11. Res. 2020-063 Consider Amending Schedule for August 2020 City Council Meetings. 12. 20-346 Consideration of Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Certification. Enactment No: M2020-093 Amend Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Ness, seconded by Council Member DeLong, to move item #7 to follow #14 on the regular agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- C. DeLong, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, and Mayor Pownell OPEN PUBLIC COMMENTS None REGULAR AGENDA 4. Res. 2020-061 Consider Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $5,425,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction, Improvement and Stormwater Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A for Public Improvements. Nick Anhut, Ehlers & Associates, introduced this item. Anhut reviewed the purpose of the issuance, noted bond rating affirmed at AA and results were very positive. Noted assumes negative impacts related to COVID-19 and global recession, but overall no changes. Received 9 bids, below 1% interest cost, resulting in the final sizing of the bonds at $5,025,000. This provides a saving to the general levy, stormwater fund and assessment payers. Recommended award to Piper Sandler & Co. Anhut answered questions posed by Council. City of Northfield Page 2 Printed on 7/31/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 7, 2020 A motion was made by Council Member Ness, seconded by Council Member Grabau, to approve Resolution 2020-061 - Awarding the Sale of $5,025,000 General Obligation Improvement, Street and Utility Bonds, Series 2020A. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- C. DeLong, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, and Mayor Pownell 13. Ord. 1014 Consideration of Ordinance Amending Section 2-26 of City Code Relating to 2021 and 2022 Mayor and City Council Compensation. City Administrator Martig introduced this item. A motion was made by Council Member Peterson White, seconded by Council Member DeLong, to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1014 - Amending Section 2-26 of City Code Relating to 2021 and 2022 Mayor and City Council Compensation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, and Mayor Pownell No: 1- C. DeLong 14. 20-347 Consider Amendment to Forgivable Loan to the Northfield Historical Society for Temporary Allowance of Discontinued Use of Public Bathroom Due to COVID-19 Operational Restrictions. City Administrator Martig introduced this item. Cathy Osterman reviewed the items in her letter. Martig and Osterman answered questions posed by Council. A motion was made by Council Member Ness, seconded by Council Member DeLong, to approve the amendment to the Forgivable Loan to the Northfield Historical Society to allow for temporary discontinued use of public bathrooms through September 14, 2020 due to COVID-19 operational restrictions. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 2- C. DeLong, and C. Ness No: 4- C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Peterson White, and Mayor Pownell 7. Res. 2020-062 Correction to Ownership Record for HRA Property at 302 Dresden Avenue. City Attorney Hood introduced this item. Hood answered questions posed by Council. A motion was made by Council Member Ness, seconded by Council Member Grabau, to approve Resolution 2020-062 - Approving the Correction of Real Estate Records by the Conveyance of Title to City-owned Real Property to the Northfield HRA. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, and C. Peterson White No: 2- C. DeLong, and Mayor Pownell 15. Res. 2020-064 Consider Resolution of Support for Additional State Requirement of Masks and Face Coverings for Indoor Spaces. City Administrator Martig introduced this item and answered questions posed by Council. City of Northfield Page 3 Printed on 7/31/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 7, 2020 A motion was made by Council Member Nakasian, seconded by Council Member Grabau, to approve Resolution 2020-064 - Requesting Governor Tim Walz Implement a Statewide Mandate for Facial Coverings to be Required in Indoor Public Settings to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- C. DeLong, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, and Mayor Pownell 16. 20-348 Consider Requirement of Face Coverings for Indoor City Facilities. City Administrator Martig introduced this item and answered questions posed by Council. City Attorney Hood answered questions posed by Council. A motion was made by Council Member Nakasian, seconded by Council Member Peterson White, to direct City Administrator Martig to implement a requirement for face coverings in public spaces for City owned and operated indoor facilities. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- C. DeLong, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, and Mayor Pownell Enactment No: M2020-088 ADMINISTRATORS UPDATE City Administrator Martig noted the quarterly financial report attached. This report has been reviewed by the Council Finance Policy subcommittee and will continue to evolve. 17. 20-349 City Administrator’s Update. 18. 20-350 First Quarter 2020 Financial Report. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS C. Grabau - none C. Nakasian - none C. Ness - none C. DeLong - Noted he is continuing to research the actions related to item 7. Spoke regarding passing of Gary Ebling. Thanked School District for barriers provided. C. Peterson White - none Mayor Pownell - Reported on meeting with Steve Grove as part of the Minnesota Mayor's Together Initiative. Noted it was a good opportunity to hear from Grove and as well as from other cities about shared resources. Will keep the Council updated. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Ness, seconded by Council Member Peterson White, to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 pm. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- C. DeLong, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. 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