Thursday, July 27, 2017
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Council held a special meeting to discuss road-improvement feasibility studies, special assessments (MN Statutes Chapter 429), and financing options; the meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM.
2 items as recorded in the minutes, each with a plain-English summary of what was at issue.
AFeasibility Studies for Road Improvements and Assessment Guidelines and Procedures
Discussion with the city engineer, attorney, and financial advisor about road improvement projects, special assessments, and financing options.
Council held a special meeting with the city engineer (Shane Nelson), attorney (Bob Ruppe), and financial advisor (Bruce Kimmel) to talk through how road projects could be planned and paid for, including the Chapter 429 special assessment process, benefit concepts (direct and indirect), and typical timelines like feasibility and hearings. The engineer described the city’s road system and rough cost ranges for overlays and reconstruction, and discussed updating priorities via a five-year plan. Staff were directed informally toward next steps: the engineer will bring a proposal in August, and the attorney will provide a written summary and point the council to League of Minnesota Cities resources.
The minutes describe discussion and next steps but do not record a formal approval action for a project at this meeting.
ZAdjournment
Motion carried to adjourn at 10:20 PM.
1 motion on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1Pilon made a motion to adjourn the Special Meeting at 10:20 PM; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to adjourn the Special Meeting at 10:20 PM; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Reighard
All in favor
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