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.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
County Board Notes-Feb. 22, 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 on:
MA Recovery efforts; County Assessor position; highway department spring projects; Bixby waste water design RFP; Transition Plan for Severson.
Appx. 5 min.
MP3 File
Notes on:
MA Recovery efforts; County Assessor position; highway department spring projects; Bixby waste water design RFP; Transition Plan for Severson.
Appx. 5 min.
MP3 File
Thursday, February 17, 2011
City Council Notes-Feb. 15, 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.
Council approved over $500,000.00 in expenses. One of the larger expenses was for a new loader that was damaged during the flood.
There were three individuals that spoke during the meeting, one on flood control, one to promote cycling and routes for cycling and another that wanted the council to look into getting health insurance from a company that would promote discounts for healthy lifestyles and exercise programs.
Council approved over $500,000.00 in expenses. One of the larger expenses was for a new loader that was damaged during the flood.
There were three individuals that spoke during the meeting, one on flood control, one to promote cycling and routes for cycling and another that wanted the council to look into getting health insurance from a company that would promote discounts for healthy lifestyles and exercise programs.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
County Board Notes-Feb. 8, 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.
Committee Reports
Human Services Committee 2/2
Legislative auditors report medical non-emergency transportation costs related to SEMCAC
SEMCAC is struggling so there may be some assistance
Looking into costs
other counties are paying 25 cents per mile
Public Health – Dornfeld recommended as the medical consultant – approved
Transportation and Drainage Committee 2/3
Authorized advertising for bids (striping, aggregate, etc)
Test lab needs to be operational by March/April – reviewing bids
Options for Sheriff storage area being explored
modular solution located at the detention center discussed – swat vehicle and evidence storage is a problem (Lon Thiele visited)
Temporary maintenance shop is working - land owner is accommodating but situation is not ideal
Committee of the Whole
Wetland preservation area program – proceed with adoption
Recommend Riaz Aziz (sp?) for the open position - 5 applicants total
100 hour intern in the MIS department approved
Adjourned 7:44pm
Committee Reports
Human Services Committee 2/2
Legislative auditors report medical non-emergency transportation costs related to SEMCAC
SEMCAC is struggling so there may be some assistance
Looking into costs
other counties are paying 25 cents per mile
Public Health – Dornfeld recommended as the medical consultant – approved
Transportation and Drainage Committee 2/3
Authorized advertising for bids (striping, aggregate, etc)
Test lab needs to be operational by March/April – reviewing bids
Options for Sheriff storage area being explored
modular solution located at the detention center discussed – swat vehicle and evidence storage is a problem (Lon Thiele visited)
Temporary maintenance shop is working - land owner is accommodating but situation is not ideal
Committee of the Whole
Wetland preservation area program – proceed with adoption
Recommend Riaz Aziz (sp?) for the open position - 5 applicants total
100 hour intern in the MIS department approved
Adjourned 7:44pm
Thursday, February 03, 2011
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Monday, January 31, 2011
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