A part of the OACCT's Public Policy efforts for 2011 is for volunteers from the Public Policy committee attend both City and County meetings and report back on items that are of interest/concern to business.
Notes from the Jan. 18 City Council meeting.
Two appointments to the Shade Tree commission:
Greg Schultz and Roger Wacek (Roger was sworn in by Tom Kuntz)
Council approved flood loan program for $10,000,000 state wide and managed by the economic development fund. The loans are to be paid back 50% in 10 years and if the company is still in business the balance will be forgiven. The money paid back goes to the local economic development fund. Minimum loan is $15,000.
Project approved to test sewer for repairs “Flow and filtration” low bid was $49,000 plus $2,000 a day if smoke is used. Project expected to start in April and finish in July. This gives city time to make repairs before winter.
Construction near the hospital will cost $80,000 for Allina, $80,000 for Mayo and $120,000 for Owatonna. Vote was approved.
Parks and Recreation will install 3 bridges on trails with money from the Owatonna Foundation, cost $145,000. $15,000 remains of the grant.
Tom Kuntz raised the question of doing business locally and was advised the bids govern and the money goes to Cloquet, MN
City Attorney Walbran advised the council there was no wrong doing with Brent Svenby voting for the CPA audit contract even with his brother Brad working there.
Tom Kuntz advised everyone that the Law Enforcement Center 24 hour lobby now has a container for prescription medication not wanted any longer. Anyone can deposit old drugs in it.
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