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.
Public Hearing held regarding street improvements for 2011, including the following
1. 24th Ave from Bridge ST. to Hwy 14 resurface. State aid project with approximately $323052 in assessments and additional State Aid. City funds of $79448. A 15% up charge by the City for Engineering costs.
2. 28th ST NW, new road for the nursing facility off of the frontage road. Uses $100,000 city funds and $80,000 other funds.
Financial Report
$123392 Total Expenditures Presented for Approval. Noted by Councilman Wittrock to be one of the lowest amounts he could recall.
$7500 for US Highway 14 Partnership.
Consent Agenda
1. OPU minutes from January 25 meeting. Discussion of City and OPU purchasing more houses along South Walnut Ave, with half of the cost from a DNR grant. Contributed services by OPU has been increasing as a percent of revenue since 20006. OPU would like to purchase two properties near the new Highway 14 interchange for future economic development for the City of Owatonna.
2. April 25th 2011 at 7pm is the date and time for the Board of Appeal and Equalization for City of Owatonna (property taxes payable in 2012), to be held at Council Chambers.
Other items:
1. Storm water Programs regarding Rain Gardens.
2. Personnel policy regarding HSA account item was tabled at request of Councilman Moen.
3. DNR flood grants
4. Second reading regarding Sewer and water connections and planting trees in boulevards.
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