Chamber President Brad Meier gives updates.
appx. 18 min.
MP3 File
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
City Council Notes-January 18, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
BusinessConnection-Get Answers to all your business questions
Find out how to use all the resources of the MN Chamber's BusinessConnection site by linking here: How to use BusinessConnectionand don't miss the helpful informaiton on Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
City Council Meeting: Jan. 4, 2011
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.
Item 1.7 Bills payable. Approved
Checks over $20,000 listed
23,527.00 Casey & Groesbeck 150 West Bridge
30,717.00 Cybex TIF Payment
27,668.09 Gopher Sport TIF Payment
23068.06 Owatonna Clinic Tax abatement
25173.50 Heselton Const Lemond Road culvert
43695.32 Kwik Trip Fuel
89400.85 Steele County Hwy Street projects 19687 Project c 513 69712
30574.73 Steele County Treas Landfill fees (reimbursed by Truth)
64831.59 Ziegler Rebuild generator
22500.00 Owatonna Chamber 1st half 2011 agreement
48169.00 CGMC 2011 dues coalition of greater MN cities
297321.88 Other Expenditures
726647.58 Subtotal
58059.60 January 1-Section 8 payments
784707.18 Total presented for approval
Item 3.22
MN Investment Fund Grant, set public hearing for January 18 Council meeting. Program by State of MN for flood relief for businesses. Expect 6-7 Applicants County wide. City would apply for a grant from the State, and then administer loans. More detail at hearing on January 18.
Item 3.4.4 Second reading for Noble RV to be placed in B-2 Highway sign district, to allow for Electronic reader sign to be mounted on sign pole of existing sign.
Misc Item, Kris Busse mentioned a new program called “Coffee with the Council” to be held at HY-VEE deli on Saturday January 15th from 8-9am, to allow people to meet with council, administrator, and the mayor.
Item 1.7 Bills payable. Approved
Checks over $20,000 listed
23,527.00 Casey & Groesbeck 150 West Bridge
30,717.00 Cybex TIF Payment
27,668.09 Gopher Sport TIF Payment
23068.06 Owatonna Clinic Tax abatement
25173.50 Heselton Const Lemond Road culvert
43695.32 Kwik Trip Fuel
89400.85 Steele County Hwy Street projects 19687 Project c 513 69712
30574.73 Steele County Treas Landfill fees (reimbursed by Truth)
64831.59 Ziegler Rebuild generator
22500.00 Owatonna Chamber 1st half 2011 agreement
48169.00 CGMC 2011 dues coalition of greater MN cities
297321.88 Other Expenditures
726647.58 Subtotal
58059.60 January 1-Section 8 payments
784707.18 Total presented for approval
Item 3.22
MN Investment Fund Grant, set public hearing for January 18 Council meeting. Program by State of MN for flood relief for businesses. Expect 6-7 Applicants County wide. City would apply for a grant from the State, and then administer loans. More detail at hearing on January 18.
Item 3.4.4 Second reading for Noble RV to be placed in B-2 Highway sign district, to allow for Electronic reader sign to be mounted on sign pole of existing sign.
Misc Item, Kris Busse mentioned a new program called “Coffee with the Council” to be held at HY-VEE deli on Saturday January 15th from 8-9am, to allow people to meet with council, administrator, and the mayor.
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