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AGENDA City Council 5-7 PM Workshop Regular Meeting October 27, 2020, 7 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER/CALL OF ROLL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING: OFF-SALE INTOXICATING AND TOBACCO SALES LICENSES – 4777 GENEVA LIQUOR CORPORATION (RECOMMENDATION: Open hearing, solicit comments, close hearing, and approve issuance of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Tobacco Sales License to 4777 Geneva Liquor Corporation, dba Furlong’s Liquor, 4777 Geneva Hadley Avenue). APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Workshop September 8, 2020 OPEN FORUM a) Proclamation: Small Business Saturday CONSENSUS MOTIONS a) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2020-xxx, Accepting the improvements, and authorizing final payment for City Project 2018-02 (County State Aid Highway 6 (Stillwater Boulevard) from TH 120 to Granada Avenue, Water Main Replacement) in the amount of $30,582.28. b) Establish a special meeting for Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 5:15 PM, to canvass the votes for council members from the November 3, 2020, General Election. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS a) Tree Board: Appointment to the Tree Board (Recommendation: Specify). PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER a) Titan Park Offer (Recommendation: Direct staff to initiate the contract agreement for the sale of the city-owned parcel located at 6862 – 4th Street (formerly Titan Park). OTHER STAFF a) Fire Department (Recommendation: Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2020-xxx, Accepting a donation from the City of Landfall of a disinfecting system for use by the Oakdale Fire Department in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency). CITY ATTORNEY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS AGENDA October 27, 2020 Page Two COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS a) Events and Reminders (Reinke) CLAIMS (Recommendation: Approve Claims for the period of October 10 to October 23 in the amount of $546,415.50). ADJOURNMENT  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: October 27, 2020 Advisory Board/Commission ☐ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: CP Award of Bid ☐ Other: ☐ CA Approval: CW Consensus Motions ☐ Public Hearing ☒ Department: ☐ Title: Liquor License and Tobacco Sales License Request: 4777 Geneva Liquor Corp BACKGROUND Mr. Ravi Harsoor from 4777 Geneva Liquor Corp has applied for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license and a tobacco sales license to operate Furlong’s Liquor store, located at 4777 Geneva Avenue North. The Police Department has completed a background investigation and found no disqualifying factors. STAFF AND/OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approving the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license and the issuance of a tobacco sales license to 4777 Geneva Corp, dba Furlong’s Liquor, located at 4777 Geneva Avenue North. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED It is requested that the City Council approve the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license and the issuance of a tobacco sales license to 4777 Geneva Corp, dba Furlong’s Liquor, located at 4777 Geneva Avenue North.  WORKSHOP OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL September 8, 2020 ATTENDANCE The City Council held a workshop on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting began at 5 PM. Present: Mayor Paul Reinke Council Members: Jake Ingebrigtson Susan Olson Colleen Swedberg Kevin Zabel Also Present: Christina Volkers, City Administrator Jim Thomson, City Attorney Brian Bachmeier, Public Works Director/City Engineer Susan Barry, City Clerk Alyssa MacLeod, Communications Specialist Chelsea Petersen, Administrative Services Director Bob Streetar, Community Development Director Bill Sullivan, Chief of Police Julie Williams, Recreation Superintendent Kevin Wold, Fire Chief UTILITY RATE STUDY Patty Kettles, BakerTilly, presented the water, sewer, surface water, and street light rate study prepared for the city. She recommended a 2.5 percent annual increase in water, sewer, and street light rates; and increases in surface water rates as noted: 2021: 40 percent, 2022-23: 10 percent, and 2024-25: five percent, as well as making a $200,000 transfer into the Surface Water Fund from the Street Light Fund in 2020 and 2021. Ms. Kettles provided sample average monthly and quarterly bills for residential users and sample average monthly bills for both small commercial users and large commercial users showing the effect of the proposed increases. In response to a question from Mayor Reinke, Ms. Kettles noted that the average base usage for other communities is 18,000 gallons; whereas, Oakdale’s is 35,000. Mayor Reinke noted that a lower base would result in higher utility bills for Oakdale’s customers. Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier added that the sewer base is set on water consumption during winter, when usage is lower. Surface Water In response to a question from Council Member Zabel, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier explained that the difference in surface water rates for single-family and multiple dwellings is based on the amount of impervious surfaces. Street Lights WORKSHOP September 8, 2020 Page Two Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier explained that maintenance costs had been moved under the General Fund but could be returned to the Street Light fund. He added that the city spends $75-100,000 on annual street light maintenance and replacement. Ms. Kettles reviewed Oakdale’s current and proposed rates with those of the surrounding communities. Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier noted that in some communities, the street lights are owned by Xcel Energy; whereas, in Oakdale, only a portion of the lights are owned by Xcel Energy. City Administrator Volkers shared that Xcel Energy had expressed an interest in purchasing city-owned street lights but the most cities wish to retain ownership. Utility Rates Council Member Zabel asked that consideration be given to developing a tiered rate system as a way of increasing water conservation efforts and to get the per person usage closer the desired levels set by the Metropolitan Council. In response to a request from Council Member Zabel, Administrative Services Director Petersen indicated that she would bring back usage data to the next work session. Referencing tiered rates, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier noted that lower tiers could adversely affect utility accounts that have more household members. He also noted that irrigation systems are not as prevalent in Oakdale as in some other communities and only represent 20 percent of the city’s annual water consumption. In response to a question from Council Member Olson, Ms. Nettles explained that the city’s commercial accounts are billed monthly, whereas, residential accounts are billed quarterly. Mayor Reinke supported rewarding water conservation but was hesitant to increase fees to do so. Council Member Zabel noted that the rate study was per that requested by the City Council and now offers the opportunity to review related policies. He asked to revisit the policy that identifies which fund should house street light maintenance. Mayor Reinke was surprised to learn that 27 percent of the city’s households were at poverty level. Council Member Ingebrigtson supporting raising rates for water conservation reasons but not solely to increase revenue. The City Council gave general support for implementing incremental increases to the city’s utility rates and to give more consideration to establishing a tiered rate systems for water usage. LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN – 2020-2030 FINANCIAL FORECAST WORKSHOP September 8, 2020 Page Three Ms. Kettles presented the city’s financial forecast and updated from the forecast reviewed by the City Council in April. City Administrator Volkers noted that the updated forecast includes modified dates for the police department expansion and public works construction as the result of delays in legislative action needed to implement a local sales tax to finance the projects. In response to a question from Council Member Ingebrigtson, City Administrator Volkers explained how additional development would create the need for additional staff in certain departments, such as Building Inspection, Police, and Public Works. Community Development Director Streetar commented on the likely effect on the economy due to the pandemic and taxable sales over the next 20 years. Council Member Ingebrigtson spoke about the need to be prepared for a possible economic downturn. City Administrator Volkers commented on reallocating the sales tax revenue following completion of the building projects. In response to a request from Mayor Reinke, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier provided an update on the site being considered for the Public Works facility: soil borings being taken and a footprint being developed to determine location of building. He added that 3M has indicated they would donate the parcel, valued at $2.3 million, to the city. MOBILE FOOD TRUCK LICENSES: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS Police Chief Sullivan recommended that background investigations no longer be required for mobile food truck licenses as they have limited value. He responded to a concern expressed by Council Member Olson about sex offenders and that he would come back to the City Council in the future should his recommendation change. The City Council supported Chief Sullivan’s recommendation to bring back action to remove the background investigation requirement for mobile food truck vendor licenses from the city code. PROPOSED ORDINANCE: SPECIAL EVENTS AND BLOCK PARTIES City Administrator Volkers reviewed a proposed ordinance to regulate special events held on both public and private property and to amend the existing code to update language relating to block parties. The City Council asked for two modifications: Sec. 14.01 Purpose. Change the “and” in the third sentence to “or”. Sec. 14.05 Special Event Permit Application. Applications to be filed 30 days, rather than 45 days, before the event. WORKSHOP September 8, 2020 Page Four In response to a comment from Council Member Zabel, City Clerk Barry explained that staff recommended that there be no general application fee; however, certain other fees would be applied based on needs of the applicant. The City Council generally supported no fee for special event applications. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Community Development Director Streetar provided the following updates: Tanners Lake Redevelopment Site: Letter of Interest from Wyndham Hotels, includes a restaurant component; hotel could be three to four stories in height. Bike and Pedestrian Plan: Plan development temporarily halted until public meetings can resume and public input compiled; new Community Development staff person will oversee project; original timeline was for plan to be completed in summer of 2020. Council Member Zabel expressed frustration with project delays and lack of updates to the City Council. Community Development Director Streetar stated that he had talked to the interim city administrator about providing updates. Council Member Olson suggested scheduling public engagement meetings in the spring of 2021, if possible. Council Member Ingebrigtson asked that the City Council be provided with the responses gathered at the public engagement meetings. The City Council generally supported holding public engagement meetings on the bike and pedestrian plan in the spring. MnDOT I-694/I-94/I-494 EAST METRO INTERCHANGE STUDY Ryan Coddington, MnDOT East Metro District Engineer, reviewed the study for the I-694/I-94/I-494 interchange. The City Council supported Mayor Reinke sending a letter of support to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a federal grant application for proposed improvements to the I-694/I-94/I-494 interchange and capacity expansion to the eastbound I-94 travel lanes from the interchange to Woodbury Drive. The meeting recessed at 6:48 PM. The meeting reconvened at 7:50 PM. WORKSHOP September 8, 2020 Page Five COUNCIL TOPICS Mayor Reinke announced that a special work session would be held on Monday, September 14 to discuss the bridge over 4th Street and the proposed bridge over I-94, bridge ownership and maintenance. BUDGET 2021 City Administrator Volkers reviewed additional details to the proposed 2021 budget that were requested by the City Council at the August 25 work session. She asked the City Council to support a four percent levy increase. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel on the city’s Metro Cities membership, Community Development Director Streetar commented on the important role the organization plays in policy development for municipalities. In response to a question from Council Member Ingebrigtson, Police Chief Sullivan stated that he was comfortable with the training budget for his department for 2021. City Administrator Volkers shared that the city would continue to move toward a career department by hiring three firefighters to start April 1. Council Member Zabel recalled start dates of July 1. City Administrator Volkers recommended April 1 and commented on the potential of federal grants being made available for hiring firefighters. Fire Chief Wold commented on the need for additional staff as the complement of the south station was down to nine volunteer firefighters. In response to a question from Council Member Ingebrigtson, Chief Wold stated he was comfortable with the training and resources budgets for his department. Council Member Zabel reiterated his support of July 1 start dates and also stated that he would not support any increase to the levy. Council Member Olson supported increasing the levy for the purpose of hiring additional firefighters. She also supported start dates of April 1 for the firefighters. Mayor Reinke and Council Members Ingebrigtson and Swedberg supported start dates of April 1. City Administrator Volkers reviewed portions of the proposed budget where increases were noted, several of which related to moving funds from one department or division to another. Council Member Zabel noted that the city’s Local Government Aid was anticipated to increase in 2021. WORKSHOP September 8, 2020 Page Six In discussing reducing overtime costs, Police Chief Sullivan commented on the department’s needs to continue to pay overtime for court time, holiday pay, etc. He also commented that discussion at the last council – department head retreat included the council supporting what is needed to properly serve the community. Council Member Ingebrigtson asked if hiring another police officer would help offset overtime costs. Police Chief Sullivan explained that it would not. City Administrator Volkers indicated that Oakdale operates under a very lean budget and staff. Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier noted that Minnesota State Aid funds available to cities would likely decrease in 2021. Mayor Reinke stated that a four percent levy increase would equate to a three dollar tax increase for a home valued at $250,000 and would cover the city’s basic business operations, hiring three firefighters, and building up funds for the police department expansion and public works facility. Council Member Zabel replied that an increase could result in complaints from the community due to being in a recession and dependent on other taxing jurisdictions. He agreed with setting the preliminary levy at four percent and stated that for 2019 it was set too low and boxed in the council. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel about the use of CARES Act funds for overtime, City Administrator Volkers explained that CARES Act funds may only be used for one-time expenses. In response to a suggestion from Council Member Zabel to code printing costs for the city newsletter to a special revenue fund, City Administrator Volkers asked that the City Council contact her with similar ideas. Council Member Olson commented on the importance of all staff. Council Member Ingebrigtson concurred. The City Council supported a preliminary levy increase of four percent at this point in time. ADJOURNMENT The workshop adjourned at 8:46 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Barry, City Clerk  State of Minnesota City of Oakdale Proclamation WHEREAS, according to the Small Business Administration, there are 30.7 million small businesses in the United States; and WHEREAS, small businesses employ 47.3% of the employees in the private sector; and WHEREAS, 62% of small businesses reported that they need to see consumer spending return to pre-COVID levels by the end of 2020 in order to stay in business; and WHEREAS, 96% of consumers who have shopped on Small Business Saturday agree that shopping at small, independently owned businesses supports their commitment to making positive social, economic, and environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, 97% of consumers who have shopped on Small Business Saturday agree that small businesses are essential to their community; and WHEREAS, 95% of consumers who have shopped on Small Business Saturday reported that the day inspires them to go to small, independently-owned retailers and restaurants all year long; and WHEREAS, Oakdale celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and in preserving the community. THEREFORE, I, PAUL REINKE, THE MAYOR OF OAKDALE, MINNESOTA, HEREBY PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 28, 2020 AS “SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY” IN THE CITY OF OAKDALE AND URGE OUR RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND MERCHANTS ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN WITNESS THEREOF: I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND CAUSED THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF OAKDALE TO BE AFFIXED ON THIS 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2020. _______________________________________ Paul Reinke, Mayor  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: October 27, 2020 Advisory Board/Commission ☐ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: BB Award of Bid ☐ Other: ☐ ☐ CA Approval: CV Consensus Motions a ☒ Public Hearing Department: Public Works Director/City Engineer ☐ Title: Accept Improvements, and Authorize Final Payment for City Project 2018-02; County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 6 (Stillwater Boulevard) from Trunk Highway (TH) 120 to Granada Avenue, Water Main Replacement BACKGROUND Washington County has submitted the final paperwork for the County/City Cooperative Agreement, Contract No. 11627, for City Project 2018-02 which was completed in the fall of 2018. There were delays in closing out the project due to a subcontractor declaring bankruptcy. It is therefore appropriate for the Council to consider accepting the improvements and authorizing final payment to Washington County. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS The final costs came in $49,411.70 under the bid price. Final payment request is $30,582.28. The project was financed with utility reserves, as the city’s improvements were associated with replacing the water main. Estimated Cost Current Amount (based on Bid) Final Costs Previously Paid Due Construction $ 977,088.10 $ 927,676.40 $ 896,351.84 $ 31,324.56 Construction Engineering/Contract Administration $ 14,656.32 $ 13,915.15 $ 14,657.43 $ (742.28) TOTAL $ 991,744.42 $ 941,591.55 $ 911,009.27 $ 30,582.28 STAFF AND/OR BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff has viewed the work in concert with our Consulting Project Engineer and have concluded the project improvements have been completed according to the plans and specifications for the project. It is the staff recommendation the project improvements be accepted and final payment be authorized. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED It is recommended the Council waive reading and adopt Resolution 2020-xxx, Accepting the improvements, and authorizing final payment for City Project 2018-02 (County State Aid Highway 6 (Stillwater Boulevard) from TH 120 to Granada Avenue, Water Main Replacement.) in the amount of $30,582.28.  City of Oakdale RESOLUTION 2020-xxx ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO WASHINGTON COUNTY, CONTRACT 11627, FOR WORK ON CITY PROJECT 2018-02 (COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 6, STILLWATER BOULEVARD, FROM TRUNK HIGHWAY 120 TO GRANADA AVENUE, WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT) IN THE AMOUNT $30,582.28. At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota, with the following members present: ; and the following absent: none, the Oakdale City Council resolved: WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract between the City of Oakdale and Washington County, work has been satisfactorily completed on City Project 2018-02 (CSAH 6, Stillwater Boulevard, from TH 120 to Granada Avenue, Water Main replacement) in accordance with such contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Oakdale that the City Clerk and Mayor of Oakdale are hereby directed to issue a proper order for the final payment of such contract, taking the contractor’s receipt in full. Voting in Favor: Voting Against: Resolution duly seconded and passed this 27th day of October, 2020. ____________________________________________ Attest: Paul Reinke, Mayor ______________________________________ Susan Barry, City Clerk  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: October 27 2020 Advisory Board/Commission ☐ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: CV Award of Bid ☐ Other: ☐ ☐ CA Approval: CV Consensus Motions b ☒ Public Hearing Department: ☐ Title: Establish Special Meeting: November 12 – Canvass the Votes BACKGROUND The ballot for the November 3, 2020, General Election includes two seats for council member; the names of eight candidates appear on the ballot. Per Minnesota Election Laws, 205.185(3), the city must canvass the returns and declare the results of the election. The canvass must occur between the third and tenth day after an election; however, per a consent decree, Washington County must accept absentee ballots, postmarked by November 3, through Tuesday, November 10. As such, vote totals provided by Washington County will not be available to the city until November 12 or 13. STAFF AND/OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends establishing a special City Council meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 5:15 PM to canvass the votes. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED It is requested that the City Council establish a special meeting for Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 5:15 PM, to canvass the votes for council member from the November 3, 2020, General Election.  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: October 27 2020 Advisory Board/Commission ☒ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: LC Award of Bid ☐ Other: ☐ CA Approval: CV Consensus Motions ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Department: ☐ Title: Appointment to Tree Board: Giacoletto BACKGROUND Glen Giacoletto has expressed verbal interest in serving on the Tree Board and was interviewed by Tree Board Staff Liaison Loren Cota. Mr. Giacoletto was also interviewed by the City Council at their October 27 workshop. Mr. Giacoletto currently serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission and, per policy, one member of each of the city’s commissions may also serve simultaneously on the Tree Board. No other members from the Parks and Recreation Commission serve on the Tree Board at this time. Per the City Council’s direction, the structure of the Tree Board will be set at seven members, rather than up to 15. Currently, there are six members appointed to the Tree Board; one vacancy exists. STAFF AND/OR BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council appoint Glen Giacoletto to serve on the Tree Board, term to begin October 28, 2020. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED It is requested that the City Council approve the appointment of Glen Giacoletto to serve on the Tree Board, term to begin October 28, 2020.  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: October 27, 2020 Advisory Board/Commission ☐ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: BB Award of Bid ☐ Other: ☐ ☐ CA Approval: CV Consensus Motions ☐ Public Hearing Department: Public Works Director/City Engineer ☒ Title: Proposed Offer for Sale of City-Owned Parcel at 6862 4th Street. BACKGROUND In May 2020 the City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use of the subject property from Park to Low Density Residential on the westerly portion of Titan Park located at 6862 4th Street Place North. The proposed single-family lots meets the ordinance requirement for a minimum lot width of 80 feet, minimum lot depth of 120 feet, and a minimum lot area of 9,600 square feet. The Community Development Director administratively approved a minor subdivision to create a single-family lot. A real estate appraisal Company completed an appraisal with a market value of $85,000 for the vacant parcel, which is consistent with the parcel values in the neighborhood. The city reached out to various Realtors and builders and recently received an offer of $75,000 from Chis Supan, owner of Red Pine Builders. STAFF AND/OR BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mr. Supan initially offered $65,000. The City Administrator determined that was insufficient and provided Mr. Supan with an opportunity to revise his offer, or we will consider retaining the services of a realtor to market the property. Mr. Supan revised his offer to $75,000. Staff recommends the City Council determine if the offer is sufficient and, if so, to direct staff to initiate the contract agreement with Red Pine Builders for the City-owned parcel located at 6862 4th Street (formerly Titan Park). CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Direct staff to initiate the contract agreement for the sale for the city-owned parcel located at 6862 4th Street (formerly Titan Park).  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: October 27 2020 Advisory Board/Commission ☐ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: KW Award of Bid ☐ Other: Fire Department ☒ CA Approval: CV Consensus Motions ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Department: ☐ Title: Accept Donation from City of Landfall BACKGROUND The City of Landfall contracts with the City of Oakdale for fire and ambulance services from the Oakdale Fire Department. As part of its CARES Act funding, the City of Landfall purchased a Clorox Total 360 Disinfecting System and has offered to donate it to the City of Oakdale to be used by the Oakdale Fire Department. As per the CARES Act regulations, the disinfecting system was not in the City of Landfall’s budget adopted as of March 27, 2020, and the expense was incurred between March 1, 2020 and November 15, 2020. The City of Oakdale is authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens. The City of Oakdale finds that the donation of the disinfecting system shall assist in the city’s direct response to the COVID-19 public health emergency as necessary sanitization equipment better protects fire department employees, first responders, and members of the public. Fire Chief Wold will bring the disinfecting machine to the City Council meeting to demonstrate its effectiveness. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Accept the donation of a Clorox Total 360 Disinfecting System from the City of Landfall to be used by the Oakdale Fire Department in direct response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. 2. Direct the City Administrator to issue receipts to the City of Landfall acknowledging the City of Oakdale’s receipt of the donation of the disinfecting system. 3. Authorize and direct the Mayor, City Administrator, staff, and consultants to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary to accomplish the donation. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED It is requested that the City Council waive reading and adopt Resolution 2020-xxx, Accepting a donation from the City of Landfall of a disinfecting system for use by the Oakdale Fire Department in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.  City of Oakdale RESOLUTION 2020-xxx ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE CITY OF LANDFALL OF A DISINFECTING SYSTEM MACHINE FOR THE OAKDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S USE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale, held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota, with the following members present: Mayor Paul Reinke, Council Members Jake Ingebrigtson, Susan Olson, Colleen Swedberg, and Kevin Zabel; and the following absent: none, the Oakdale City Council resolved: WHEREAS, the City of Oakdale is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City of Landfall has offered to donate a Clorox Total 360 Disinfecting System, purchased using a portion of the City of Landfall’s Coronavirus Relief Funds, to the City of Oakdale to be used by the Oakdale Fire Department, which serves the City of Landfall under a contract for fire and ambulance services; and WHEREAS, per CARES Act regulations, the City of Landfall has specified that the donation is made to the City of Oakdale for the purpose of responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency, that the donation was not in the City of Landfall’s budget adopted as of March 27, 2020, and the expense was incurred between March 1, 2020 and November 15, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City of Oakdale finds that the donation shall assist in the City of Oakdale’s direct response to the COVID-19 public health emergency as sanitization equipment provides better protection to fire department employees, first responders, and members of the public; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that it is appropriate to accept the donation of a Clorox Total 360 Disinfecting System. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF OAKDALE, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The donation of a Clorox Total 360 Disinfecting System from the City of Landfall is accepted and shall be used by the Oakdale Fire Department in direct response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, as allowed by law. 2. The City Administrator is hereby directed to issue receipts to the City of Landfall acknowledging the City of Oakdale’s receipt of the donation. 3. The Mayor, City Administrator, City Attorney, staff, and consultants are authorized and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient to accomplish the intent of this Resolution. Voting in Favor: Voting Against: Resolution duly seconded and passed this 27th day of October, 2020. Resolution 2020-xxx Page Two ____________________________________________ Attest: Paul Reinke, Mayor ______________________________________ Susan Barry, City Clerk  UPCOMING EVENTS and REMINDERS October 27, 2020 Elections 2020 Washington County residents wanting to vote early or by absentee ballot may do so at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue N, Monday to Friday, 8 to 4:30. City Hall will also be open this Saturday from 8 to 3 and next Monday, November 2 from 8 to 5 for voting. On Election Day, next Tuesday, polls will open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM. Voters need to go to their designated voting location on this day. Pumpkin Carving Contest The city’s annual pumpkin carving contest is underway! Drop your creation off at the Discovery Center until October 28. There are three categories: Best, Most Creative, and the Bumpkin Pumpkin category for ages 12 and under. Winners will be selected at the October 29 Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt. Park Clean Up Event On behalf of the City Council, I want to thank everyone who participated in the Oakdale Recreation Department’s annual Park Clean-Up event. Volunteers tidied up 10 city parks during the week of October 5! In addition to the annual clean-up event, the city has an Adopt a Park program. To learn more, please call the Public Works Department at 651-730-2740.