The City of Mankato City Council Agenda Feed

Monday, February 13, 2012 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:28:01 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1. Regular Meeting of January 23, 2012

4. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

NOTE: All items listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a Council Member wishes to discuss any of these items, they may ask that the item be removed from the consent calendar. Removed items(s) will be discussed and acted upon by separate motion.

5.1. Motion to approve the purchase of replacement vehicles for the Public Safety Department and the Waste Water Treatment Plant Division in Public Works.

5.2. Consideration of bids for the Land of Memories Park Blue Earth riverbank stabilization project.

5.3. Motion approving license to encroach for Walgreens, 1270 Madison Avenue.

5.4. Resolution of the City of Mankato, Minnesota Amending the Commitment of Specific Revenue Sources and Fund Balances of Special Revenue Funds pursuant to and in Compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 54 (GASB 54).

5.5. Resolution calling for hearing on Improvement No. 10192; reconstruction of Carney Avenue from West 7^th Street to the south city limits including:

· West 7^th Street from Sibley Street to Carney Avenue; and

· Rose Street from Alan Court to Carney Avenue; and

· West 9^th Street from Hazel Street to Carney Avenue; and

· Moreland Avenue from Woodland Avenue to Carney Avenue

5.6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into No-Cost Contract for Technical Assistance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Completion of Carbon Baseline Assessment.

5.7. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Apartments Above the Ground Floor (606 North Riverfront Drive). By Request of Kyle Smith.

5.8. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Restaurant in the B-2, General Business District (1704 North Riverfront Drive). By Request of William B. Dickmeyer.

5.9. Set March 5, 2012 as the date of hearing for a Resolution Vacating Right-of-Way – North 20 Feet of Brooks Street adjacent to 500 Brooks Street and the West 10 feet of 4^th Avenue adjacent to 1908 and 1914 4^th Avenue and 500 Brooks Street. By Request of Growth Holdings, LLC, Thomas Hack, Kimberly Roberts, and Scott Roberts.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Estimated assessment hearing on Improvement No. 10097; reconstruction Madison Avenue from North 7^th Street to Trunk Highway #22.

· Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute agreement with Xcel Energy to bury power lines on Madison Avenue.

6.2. Estimated assessment hearing on Improvement No. 10084; resurfacing on Fifth Avenue between Pine Street and Mills Street and on Mills Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Blue Earth County for the realignment of CSAH 60/82.

· State Aid for Local Transportation Resolution Approving County Project within Municipal Corporate Limits.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. City Council Commitment Appointments

8.2. Planning Commission Meeting minutes from January 25, 2012.

8.3. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting minutes from January 24, 2012.

9. Miscellaneous Business

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9.1. Report on City Council Meeting format – Creation of “City Council / Resident Listening Sessions”.

9.2. Regular City Council Meeting (followed by work session in Blue Earth River Room), February 27, 2012, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.3. Regular City Council Meeting, March 5, 2012, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

11.Adjournment

Monday, February 13, 2012 6:30 PM: EDA

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:23:43 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes – November 14, 2011

IV. New Business

· Economic Development

1. Resolution Adopting the 2012 Budget Expenditures for the Mankato Economic Development Authority Levy

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution

V. Reports/EDA Comments

VI. Adjournment

Monday, January 23, 2012 6:05 PM: Work Session

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:51:29 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Purchase of replacement equipment for Public Safety (squad cars) and Public Works (wastewater plant)

2. Madison Avenue Power Line(s)

3. EDA Levy Budget

4. CSAH Cooperative Maintenance Agreement

5. Carney Avenue / Hwy 66 Turnback

6. CGMC Policies and Priorities

7. Adjournment

Monday, January 23, 2012 6:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:03:12 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

2. Appearance

2.1. Bukata Hayes – Recap on City Circle/Diversity Council Annual Report.

2.2. ”Boy in Blue” – Bryce Stenzel/Boy in Blue Committee.

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes

4.1. Regular Meeting of January 9, 2011

5. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

6. Consent Calendar

6.1. Motion approving 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License to Thede Enterprises Inc., DBA Tee to Green, 201 N. Victory Drive #271, Mankato.

7. Public Hearing

7.1. Resolution Approving Liquor Fee Increase.

7.2. Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Mankato City Code regarding the elimination of coin operated amusement device, dance licenses, liquor establishment dance license, theater, soft drink and tree trimming licensing.

7.3. Review of City of Mankato Wellhead Protection Plan as required and accepted by the Department of Health (No action required by council).

8. City Manager’s Report

8.1. Resolution Accepting Proposal on the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $6,730,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A, Providing for their Issuance Pledging Special Assessments and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof.

9. Reports of City Council Members

9.1. U.S. Highway 14 Highway System Investment Plan Resolution (Mike Laven).

10.Miscellaneous Business

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10.1. Tentative City Council Strategic Planning Session, February 6, 2012. (time/location).

10.2. Regular City Council Meeting, February 13, 2012, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.3. Regular City Council Meeting (followed by work session), February 27, 2012, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

11.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

12.Adjournment

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:00 PM: Retreat

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:18:02 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

City Council Closed Session from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. for City Manager Evaluation

(Packet to be delivered to Council on January 12, 2012. Information will include historical trends, five year projections on finances, taxes, service levels, etc.)

A G E N D A

1. Welcome and Introductory Remarks

2. City Council Closed Session

· Finalize City Manager Evaluation

3. Continued Closed Session

· City Manager Present Self-Evaluation

4. Dinner Break

5. City Council Discussion

· Board/Committee Appointments for 2012

· Meeting Times/Council Communication Changes

6. Strategic Issue Update

· Strategic Planning Status

· 2012 Legislative Picture

· Community Survey

· Timetable to Finalize Strategic Planning Priorities

· 2012/13 Budget Process

7. Strategic Issue Discussion

· Financial Development Issues

· Organizational Development Issues

· Community Development Issues

· Intergovernmental/Privatization Issues

8. Formulate Strategic Plan Revision and Priorities for Next Meeting – Set Next Meeting Date and Adjourn

Monday, January 09, 2012 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:06:05 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1. Regular Meeting (Citizen Budget Public Hearing) from December 5, 2011.

3.2. Regular Meeting of December 12, 2011

4. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Resolution Declaring Regular Times and Location of City Council Meetings.

5.2. Resolution Declaring Official Newspaper of the City of Mankato.

5.3. Motion recommending appointments to the Public Safety Advisory Committee.

5.4. Resolution Amending Fee Schedule.

5.5. Resolution Directing Parking Control: install “No Parking” on both sides of Pine Street from 4^th Avenue to 6^th Avenue.

5.6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Agreement with ISD #77.

5.7. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sign Pro to provide advertising in/on city owned buses and bus shelters.

5.8. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sign Pro to provide bus benches and bus bench advertising within the City right of way.

5.9. Motion authoring the City Manager to execute a contract with Minnesota State University – Mankato (MSU) to conduct a citizen satisfaction survey.

5.10. Resolution approving purchase of fire truck through Houston-Galveston Area Council Buy Board (HGAC).

5.11. Set Date of Public Hearing for January 23, 2012 for:

(A)Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Mankato City regarding the elimination of coin operated amusement device, dances licenses, liquor establishment dance license, theater, soft drink and tree trimming licensing.

(B)Review of the City of Mankato Wellhead Protection Plan as required and accepted by the Department of Health.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 10097; reconstruction Madison Avenue from North 7^th Street to Trunk Highway #22.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Blue Earth County for the realignment of CSAH 60/82.

7.2. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Applications for Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP).

8. Miscellaneous Business

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8.1. MnDOT /Blue Earth County/City of Mankato Meeting, January 10, 2012, 5 p.m., MnDOT District Office (to discuss local highway improvement status).

8.2. Council Work Session (Planning Retreat and City Manager’s Evaluation) January 17, 2012, 5 p.m., Verizon Wireless Center, Room 243.

8.3. Regular City Council Meeting (followed by Council Work Session) January 23, 2012, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

10.Adjournment

Monday, December 12, 2011 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:29:33 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1. Regular Meeting Minutes from November 28, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum – (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak on an item that is not on the agenda must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

NOTE: All items listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a Council Members wishes to discuss any of these items, they may ask that the item be removed from the consent calendar. Removed items(s) will be discussed and acted upon by separate motion.

5.1. Motion to waive park permit fees for overnight use of Land of Memories for the annual Dakota Ride on December 26, 2011.

5.2. Motion approving Pawn Shop License for Pawn America, 1703 Madison Avenue.

5.3. Motion approving Pawn Shop license for Quality Pawn, 409 N. Riverfront Drive.

5.4. Resolution Approving Lawful Gambling at Lava Java, 12 Civic Center Plaza, #1585, Mankato by Lake Washington Improvement Association.

5.5. Resolution Adopting Standard Assessment Rates for 2012 Construction.

5.6. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Applications for Area Transportation Partnership (ATP) Grants.

5.7. Motion to affirm Hearing Officer’s Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision in the appeal of the Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation for “Wayne”.

5.8. Resolution setting January 23, 2012 as the Date of the Public Hearing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale of the 2012 A General Obligation Improvement Bonds and the General Obligation Charter Bonds.

5.9. Resolution authorizing application for election equipment assistance for individuals with disabilities grant program.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Continued Citizen Budget Public Hearing (from December 5, 2011):

(A)Resolution Adopting the 2011 Property Tax Levy Payable in 2012.

(B)Resolution Requesting Establishing Property Tax Levy for the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for Property Taxes to be collected during the 2012 Fiscal Year.

(C)Resolution Approving Water Utility and Wastewater Utility Rates Structure for 2012.

(D)Resolution Establishing a Fee Schedule for the City of Mankato.

(E)Resolution Adopting the Operating Budget and Capital Infrastructure Plan (CIP) Budget for the City of Mankato for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Resolution Creating a Civic Center Advisory Committee.

7.2. Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Negotiate and Finalize an Agreement with Energy Alternatives Solar, LLC.

8. Reports of City Council Member

8.1. Discussion re: Region 9 Board of Directors Meeting

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, December 20, 2011, 4:30 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.2. Regular City Council Meeting, January 9, 2012, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.3. Regular City Council Meeting (followed by work session), January 23, 2012, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.4. Planning Commission Meeting, January 25, 2012, 6:30 p.m, Minnesota River Room.

10.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

11.Adjournment

Monday, December 05, 2011 7:00 PM: Budget Citizen Public Hearing

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:26:48 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag

2. 2012 City Budget and Property Tax Levy Presentation

(A) Resolution Requesting Establishing Property Tax Levy for the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for Property Taxes to be collected during the 2012 Fiscal Year.

(B) Resolution Adopting the 2011 Property Tax Levy Payable in 2012.

(D) Resolution Approving Water Utility and Wastewater Utility Rate Structure for 2012.

(E) Resolution Adopting the Budget and Capital Infrastructure Plan (CIP) Budget for the City of Mankato for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

3. Public Hearing on 2012 City Budget and Proposed Property Tax Levy

4. Adjournment

Monday, December 05, 2011 6:00 PM: Work Session

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:52:29 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

(No Packet Included)

1. Budget Recap

2. Adjournment

Monday, November 28, 2011 6:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:08:27 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Appearance – Mankato Marathon

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes

4.1. Regular Meeting Minutes from November 14, 2011.

5. Public Open Forum – (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak on an item that is not on the agenda must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

6. Consent Calendar

6.1. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Trail Bend Plat – 60 Trail Drive. By Request of Michael Jacobs

6.2. Motion accepting seasonal chemical and infrastructure bids for the Public Works Department.

6.3. Motion Approving Change Order #9 with Gridor for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Contract B, Filtration System and Plant Modifications.

6.4. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Airport Hangar Lease with Mayo Clinic.

6.5. Resolution ordering preparation of report, and calling for hearing on Improvement No. 10097, reconstruction/rehabilitation of Madison Avenue from Seventh Street to Trunk Highway #22.

6.6. Resolution authorizing City Manager to enter into Agency Delegated Contracting Process Agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN/Dot will serve as City of Mankato’s agent in accepting federal aid).

6.7. Resolution Requesting Decertification of Certain Properties within Tax Increment Financing District 6-E – Viking Electric. (County Code BO).

6.8. Resolution Committing Special Revenue Sources in Special Revenue Funds in Compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 54 (GASB 54).

6.9. Resolution Adopting the 2012 Parking District Assessments.

6.10. Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Towing Contract to All American Towing.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Report on Property Tax Statements and Impact of Market Value Exclusion.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. (Council Members Considine and Foreman) Report on NLC Conference.

8.2. (Council Member Laven) Motion approving Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities priorities.

8.3. Multi-Modal Committee Minutes from November 15, 2011.

8.4. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from November 16, 2011.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. Budget Recap Work Session (If needed), December 5, 2011, 5-7 p.m., Blue Earth River Room

9.2. 2012 Budget Public Hearing, December 5, 2011, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.3. Regular City Council Meeting, December 12, 2011, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

11.Adjournment

Monday, November 28, 2011 5:00 PM: Special Council Meeting in Closed Session

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:51:03 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

The City Council will meet in closed session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2011 in the Dakota Room at the Mankato Intergovernmental Center. The meeting is being closed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.05, Subd. 3(b), which allows a city council to meet in closed session with their attorney to discuss active litigation. The litigation under discussion is Contractor’s Edge Inc. v. City of Mankato.

Monday, November 28, 2011 6:05 PM: Work Session

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:01:21 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Special Budget Work Session with Administrative Services, Civic Center, and Budget Recap

2. Public and City Council Comments on other Issues

3. Adjournment

Monday, November 21, 2011 5:00 PM: Work Session

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:57:08 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Special Budget Work Session with Public Safety and Community Development

2. Public and City Council Comments on other Issues

3. Adjournment

Monday, November 14, 2011 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:35:49 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1. Regular Meeting Minutes from October 24, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum – (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak on an item that is not on the agenda must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Motion approving application for temporary inclusion of the licensed premises for Busties Inc., DBA Busters, 1325 Madison Avenue (Chilifest /fundraiser for Rett Syndrome and Veteran’s Memorial Park).

5.2. Resolution Amending Conditional Use Permit to Allow Automobile, Trailer, and Marine and Powersports Dealership with Outside Display in the B-1, Community Business District – 900 North Riverfront Drive. By Request of Peak Performance, Inc.

5.3. Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit to Allow Ballet School in the B-1, Community Business District – 731 South Front. By Request of Scott Haefner.

5.4. Resolution Approving Wetland Sequencing and Replacement Plan – South Ridge Subdivision (South Ridge Apartments – 200 Briargate Road). By Request of SHARBO, Inc.

5.5. Resolution adopting final assessments for Improvement No. 08050, Construction of Sibley Parkway, Phase 2B East, from 300 east of Lamm Street easterly to Riverfront Drive.

5.6. Motion to approve License to Encroach for installation of catch basin in boulevard at 120 Paddington Parkway (by property owner Gene Nelson).

5.7. Resolution Reauthorizing Membership in the 4M Fund as a Depository of City Funds.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Assessment hearing on Improvement No. 05018, Sanitary sewer replacement, water main, storm drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and bituminous surfacing on Rogers Street from West Second Street to Mound Avenue.

6.2. Assessment hearing on Improvement No. 11004, Miscellaneous Improvements as Petitioned for by benefiting property owners.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Motion Authorizing Submittal of Joint Letter to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Requesting Master Planning Process for Segment of Minnesota River Trail between Mankato and St. Peter.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Intergovernmental Youth Asset Committee Meeting Minutes from October 13, 2011.

8.2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2011.

8.3. Multi-modal Transportation Committee Minutes from October 18, 2011.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. Upcoming budget work sessions:

· November 21 (5 p.m. – 8 p.m.), Public Safety & Community Development.

· November 28 (5 p.m. and continuing after Regular Council Meeting), Administrative Services, Civic Center and Budget Recap.

· December 5, 2011 (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.) Budget Recap, if needed.

· December 5, 2011 (7 p.m.) 2012 Budget Citizen Public Hearing (adoption of levy and budget if council so chooses; otherwise adoption on December 12, 2011).

· December 12, 2011 Regular City Council Meeting.

9.2. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, November 15, 2011, 4:30 p.m. Blue Earth River Room.

9.3. Planning Commission Meeting, November 23, 2011, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

11.Adjournment

Monday, November 14, 2011 5:00 PM: Work Session

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:17:24 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Special Budget Work Session with Public Works

2. Public and City Council Comments on other Issues

3. Adjournment

Monday, November 14, 2011 7:00 PM: EDA

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:36:00 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes – October 10, 2011

IV.New Business

· Housing

1. Resolution Approving Submission of Public Housing Authority Plan

Recommended action – Adoption of attached resolution

V. Reports/EDA Comments

VI. Adjournment

Monday, October 24, 2011 6:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:56:11 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Presentation to City Council by Kids for Peace

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes

4.1. Regular Meeting Minutes from October 10, 2011.

5. Public Open Forum – (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak on an item that is not on the agenda must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

6. Consent Calendar

6.1. Motion approving Pawn America Currency Exchange license, 1703 Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN.

6.2. Resolution Directing Parking Control: Install no parking along Hosanna Drive from Main Street to Hoffman Road (resident parking in cul-de-sacs).

6.3. Resolutions Directing Parking Control:

· Install two-hour parking on west side of 5^th Street from Cherry Street to a point 301’ south.

· Install “No Parking” on the west side of 5^th Street from a point 301’ south of Cherry Street to the cul-de-sac.

· Allow open parking on the east side of 5^th Street from Cherry Street to a point 291’ south.

· Install “No Parking” on the east side of 5^th Street from a point 291’ south of Cherry Street to cul-de-sac end.

6.4. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute State Grant Agreement #99259 for Airport Maintenance and Operation for State Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013.

6.5. Resolution Directing Parking Control: Install two (2) handicap parking stalls and one (1) 15-minute loading/unloading stall along the west side of Tanager Road, beginning at Warbler Path and ending at Blackbird Lane.

6.6. Motion approving On Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor and Bottleclub (Consumption and Display Permit) for Mankato Curling Club, Inc., 600 Hope Street, Mankato.

6.7. Motion Approving the Use of Alexander Park for Bethany Intramural Activities.

7. Public Hearing

7.1. Ordinance rezoning Lots 6 and 8, Block 1, Ironwood Oaks Subdivision from T-Transition District to R-1, One-Family Dwelling District. By Request of William Wood.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Resolution of the City Council of Mankato to Declare Mankato a Fair Trade Town according to the Criteria of the National Fair Trade Towns USA campaign.

8.2. (Council Member Laven) Resolution Designating Twin Rivers Council for the Arts (TRCA) to Act as an Arts Commission for the City of Mankato.

8.3. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Minutes from September 20, 2011.

8.4. Mankato Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes from September 9, 2011.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. Budget Calendar:

· November 14, 2011, 5 p.m. Council Budget Work Session (Public Works), Blue Earth River Room (and to continue, if needed, after Regular City Council Meeting).

· November 21 (5 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Public Safety & Community Development Budget Work Session

· November 28 (5 p.m. and continuing after Regular Council Meeting), Administrative Services, Civic Center and Budget Recap.

· December 5, (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.) Budget Recap, if needed

· December 5, 7 p.m., 2012 Budget Citizen Public Hearing (adoption of levy and budget if council so chooses; otherwise on December 12, 2011).

9.2. Regular City Council Meeting, November 14, 2011, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.3. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, November 15, 2011, 4:30 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.4. Regular City Council Meeting, December 12, 2011, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

11.Adjournment

Monday, October 24, 2011 5:00 PM: Work Session

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:21:07 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Special Budget Work Session with Engineering; CIP and Grant Funding Discussion

2. Public and City Council Comments on other Issues

3. Adjournment

Monday, October 10, 2011 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:18:31 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1. Regular Meeting Minutes from September 26, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum – (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak on an item that is not on the agenda must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Motion Approving Intoxicating Off Sale Liquor License to DeSutter Enterprises, LLC, DBA Stadium Spirits, 1600 Warren St, #8, Mankato. (change of ownership).

5.2. Resolution Approving Premise Permit Application by Lake Washington Improvement Association to conduct lawful gambling at Famous Dave’s, 291 St. Andrews Drive, Mankato.

5.3. Resolution Approving Premise Permit Application by Lake Washington Improvement Association to conduct lawful gambling at Kabobs Saloon & Skewer, 530 S. Front Street, Mankato.

5.4. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Madison East Center No. 2 – 1404 and 1410 Madison Avenue. By Request of R. Wynn Kearney Jr.

5.5. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Mankato Golf Club Addition. By Request of Mankato Golf Club.

5.6. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Child Day Care in the B-1, Community Business District – 1821 Bassett Drive). By Request of Steve Meister.

5.7. Resolution Vacating Access and Utility Easement In Hanson Concrete Subdivision (Replatted as Sibley Parkway). By Request of City of Mankato.

5.8. Resolution adopting final assessments for Improvement No. 10080, Reconstruction of West Second Street from Carney Avenue to east end at Railroad and sanitary sewer replacement in Rogers Street from West Second Street to Mound Avenue.

5.9. Resolution adopting final assessments for Improvement No. 10081; Oak Knoll, Phase 2: Reconstruction of Oak Knoll Boulevard from Park View to Dell; of Dell Avenue from Oak Knoll to Eginton; of Eginton Road from Ridgewood to Sunset; and of Shadywood Drive from Oak Knoll to Ridgewood.

5.10. Resolution declaring costs to be assessed, ordering preparation of proposed assessment and set date of assessment hearing for November 14, 2011, for Improvement No. 05018, Sanitary sewer replacement, water main, storm drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and bituminous surfacing on Rogers Street from West Second Street to Mound Avenue.

5.11. Resolution declaring sufficiency of petition, filed pursuant to 429.031, Subdivision 3, declaring intent to bond the Improvement, and ordering Improvement No. 11004, Miscellaneous Improvements as Petitioned for by benefiting property owners, and set date of assessment hearing for November 14, 2011.

5.12. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for Participation in the eCharging Project.

5.13. Motion approving bids for Intergovernmental Center/Atrium Renovations (Brennan Construction).

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Ordinance Rezoning Lots 6, and 8, Block 1, Ironwood Oaks Subdivision from T-Transition District to R-1, One-Family Dwelling District. By Request of William Wood.

6.2. Final assessment hearing for Improvement No. 08056, Construction of sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and bituminous surfacing on Savannah South, within Coppers Edge No. 3

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Update on Cherry and Warren Street conversion.

· Remove stop sign on Cherry at 5^th Street.

7.2. Resolution Designating Banking Services Agreement with U.S. Bank for Fiscal Years 2012, 2013, and 2014.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from September 28, 2011.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. October 17, 2011, 5 p.m., Council Work Session, Blue Earth River Room.

9.2. October 18, 2011, 4:30 p.m., Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, Blue Earth River Room.

9.3. October 24, 3011, 6 p.m., Regular City Council meeting (followed by work session), Minnesota River Room.

10.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

11.Adjournment

Monday, October 10, 2011 6:30 PM: EDA

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:33:26 GMT

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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes – September 12, 2011

IV. New Business

· Housing

1. Review and Comment on Public Housing Authority Plan and Set Date of Hearing for November 14, 2011

Recommended action – Set date of hearing

2. Resolution Authorizing Contract Award for Public Housing Improvements

Recommended action – Adoption of resolution

V. Reports/EDA Comments

3. Report on Status of Spartech Lease

VI. Adjournment

Monday, September 26, 2011 6:05 PM: Work Session

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:58:06 GMT

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1. Discussion regarding the Mankato Area Fair Trade Town Initiative (MAFTTI)

2. Solar Energy Proposal for Public Building

3. City Center Partnership

· Pedestrian way and streetscape maintenance

4. Library Funding

5. Public and City Council Comments on other Issues

6. Adjournment

Monday, September 26, 2011 6:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:08:59 GMT

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1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Recognition

(A)Shannon Robinson – Twin River Council for the Arts

(B) 2012 Calendar Photo Contest and People’s Choice Winners

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes

4.1. Regular Meeting Minutes from August 22, 2011.

5. Public Open Forum – (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak on an item that is not on the agenda must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

6. Consent Calendar

6.1. Motion approving Class New On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Sunday Liquor, Non-Enclosed premise (outdoor patio), 2 a.m. Closing, for PJT Inc., DBA Kabobs Saloon & Skewer, 530 S. Front Street, Mankato.

6.2. Motion approving Class B On Sale Liquor License, Sunday Liquor, 2 a.m. closing, and Liquor Establishment Dance license to Doerr Enterprises LLC, DBA Choppers Bar & Grill, 521 S. Front Street, Mankato (existing Class B under change of ownership effective November 1, 2011).

6.3. Motion approving application for temporary inclusion of non-enclosed premises in the licensed premises for Pub 500, 500 S. Front Street on October 15, 2011 (Oktoberfest Celebration).

6.4. Motion approving application for temporary inclusion of non-enclosed premises in the licensed premises for Boomtown, 1600 Warren Street on October 1, 2011.

6.5. Resolution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for Improvement No. 08056, Construction of sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and bituminous surfacing on Savannah South, within Coppers Edge No. 3.

6.6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute MnDOT Hanger Financing and Repayment Agreement.

6.7. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute No-Cost User License with Google Transit.

6.8. Set date of public hearing for October 10, 2011 for an Ordinance Rezoning Lots 6 and 8, Block One, Ironwood Oaks Subdivision from T, Transition, to R-1, One-Family Dwelling.

7. Public Hearing

7.1. Motion Approving the Preliminary Plat of Roosevelt Center No. 2; Ordinance Rezoning Property from T, Transition, to OR, Office Residential – Part of Outlot A, Roosevelt Center; and Resolution Approving Standards for a Planned Development in the OR District. By Request of Drummer Development and River City Properties.

7.2. Motion Authorizing Submittal of Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

7.3. Ordinance Amending Sidewalk and Trail Map to add sidewalk on the north and south side of Rock Street from Riverfront Drive to Riverfront Park.

7.4. Ordinance Amending Section 8.065 Subd. 1 of the Mankato City Code Relating to Seasonal No Parking.

8. City Manager’s Report

8.1. Resolution amending the fee schedule for the purpose of rental, tobacco, and pawn shop licenses.

9. Reports of City Council Members

9.1. City of Mankato/North Mankato Intergovernmental Committee Meeting Minutes from August 10, 2011.

10.Miscellaneous Business

10.1. Regular City Council Meeting, October 10, 2011, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.2. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, October 18, 2011, 4:30 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

11.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

12.Adjournment

Monday, September 12, 2011 6:00 PM: EDA

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:19:40 GMT

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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes – June 13, 2011

IV. New Business

· Economic Development

1. Resolution Requesting the City Council for the Continuation of a Property Tax Levy for the Benefit of the Economic Development Authority for Fiscal Year 2012

Recommended action – Adoption of resolution

2. Presentation by Greater Mankato Growth – Jonathan Zierdt, President & CEO

No Action Required. Report and Discussion

V. Reports/EDA Comments

VI. Adjournment

Monday, September 12, 2011 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:55:26 GMT

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1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Presentation to City Council

2.1. Presentation of check to City of Mankato by Commander of VFW Post #950 Colleen English and Post 950 Member Tom McLaughlin for Sibley Park Heritage Plaque.

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes

4.1. Regular Meeting Minutes from August 22, 2011.

5. Public Open Forum – (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak on an item that is not on the agenda must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

6. Consent Calendar

6.1. Motion approving Temporary Inclusion of Non Enclosed Premises in the Licensed Premises and exemption from to section 4.04 (6) of the Mankato City Code on September 15-18, 2011, for Buster’s, 1325 Madison Avenue, Mankato (Peoplez Fest).

6.2. Motion approving Class New On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday Liquor for Lava Java LLC, DBA Lava Java, 12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1584, Mankato.

6.3. Resolution Authorizing the City Execution of Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety (2012 College Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws).

6.4. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Country Club Estates No. 19 (extension of Torrey Pines Drive). By Request of Hiniker Homes.

6.5. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Lutes and Kelley Addition No. 2. By Request of City of Mankato and John and Lisa Bigham.

6.6. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Westwood Commercial No. 2 (265 St. Andrews Drive). By Request of Carolyn Adrianse, LLC.

6.7. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Wings Over White Oak Third Addition. By Request of Meridian Land Company, LLC.

6.8. Resolution Approving a Routine Maintenance Agreement (#98943) along Trunk Highway 169 between the City of Mankato and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT).

6.9. Resolution approving a facility and vehicle maintenance plan for the Mass Transit service area.

6.10. Resolution adopting final assessment for Improvement No. 07057, Reconstruction of Marsh Street from Dane Street to Extension Street.

6.11. Motion approving Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 10002, Mulberry Street Lift Station Bypass and 42” Sanitary Sewer Lining.

6.12. Set September 26, 2011 as Date of Hearing for:

(A)Ordinance Rezoning Property from T, Transition, to OR, Office Residential – Part of Outlot A, Roosevelt Center. By Request of River Center Properties.

(B)Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

(C)Ordinance Amending Sidewalk and Trail Map to add sidewalk on the north and south side of Rock Street from Riverfront Drive to Riverfront Park.

(D)Ordinance Amending Section 8.065 Subd. 1 of the Mankato City Code Relating to Seasonal No Parking.

7. Public Hearing

7.1. Ordinance Creating Section 7.10 of the Mankato City Code authorizing the operation of motorized golf carts, utility-terrain vehicles and mini trucks on designated roadways.

· Resolution Amending Resolution No. 03-1027-228 Establishing a Fee Schedule.

7.2. Ordinance Rezoning the Mankato Golf Club (100 Augusta Drive) from T, Transition, to R-1, One-Family Dwelling District, and Motion Approving Preliminary Plat. By Request of Mankato Golf Club.

7.3. Resolution Vacating Right-of-Way Interest in Lot 1, Block 1, Scheurer’s Sunray Addition No. 3 except the East 180 feet thereof and except the North 200 feet thereof. By Request of Blue Earth County and the City of Mankato.

7.4. Resolution Vacating a Portion of 4th Avenue located between Capitol Square and Block 24, Mankato City Addition. By request of Kenneth Hoffman and Michael White.

7.5. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of CHS Riverfront Addition and Resolution Vacating the Alley Adjacent to Lots 5, 6, 7 and 10, 11, 12, Block 4, Cummings Addition to Mankato, and the Alley Adjacent to Lots 4 & 5, Block 8, Cummings Addition to Mankato, and “A” Street Located Adjacent to the North Half of Lot 5, Block 8 Cummings Addition to Mankato. By Request of CHS, Inc.

7.6. Resolution Amending Land Use Plan and motion approving Preliminary Plat – Spunky Point Subdivision. By Request of Robert Kearney.

7.7. Ordinance Creating Section 2.071 of the Mankato City Code Establishing a Public Safety Advisory Committee.

8. Licenses

8.1. Review of rental license at 403 N. Broad Street.

9. City Manager’s Report

9.1. Resolution Establishing Preliminary Property Tax Levy for Property Taxes to be Collected during the 2012 Fiscal Year.

10.Reports of City Council Members

10.1. Motion to waive the Floyd Roberts Pavilion fee at Land of Memories Park from October 3-8, 2011 for the Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates (GMBWA) Mankato River Ramble event to be held on October 9, 2011 (In-kind request total = $300).

10.2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from August 24, 2011.

10.3. Intergovernmental Youth Asset Committee Meeting Minutes from July 21, 2011.

10.4. Multi-Modal Committee Meeting Minutes from August 16, 2011

11.Miscellaneous Business

11.1. Multi Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, September 20, 2011, 4:30 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

11.2. Regular City Council Meeting, September 26, 2011, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room (followed by Council Work Session, Blue Earth River Room).

12.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

13.Adjournment

Monday, August 29, 2011 6:00 PM: Work Session

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:10:16 GMT

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1. Tour of Public Works Center

2. Preliminary Budget Discussion

3. Public and City Council Comments on other Issues

4. Adjournment

Monday, August 22, 2011 6:05 PM: Work Session

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:14:33 GMT

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1. Presentation on Mankato Utility Funds and Operations

· Sewer

· Water

· Storm water

· Refuse

2. Adjournment

Monday, August 22, 2011 6:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:54:57 GMT

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1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Appearances

2.1. Ambassador Award to Blaine Cox – Gold Medal Award Winner at International Special Olympics.

2.2. Presentation Tim Penny, President/CEO of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF)

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes

4.1. Regular Meeting Minutes from August 8, 2011.

5. Public Open Forum – For items not on the Agenda (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

6. Consent Calendar

6.1. Motion authorizing funds to the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation.

6.2. Motion taxi cab rates for Mavs Taxi Inc, DBA MAVS Taxi, 231 S. Victory Drive, Mankato.

6.3. Motion approving exception to Mankato City Code Section 9.74 (4) regarding open containers of alcoholic beverages in parking lot for PappaGeorge Restaurant and Bar, 1028 N. Riverfront Drive, August 27, 2011 from 6 p.m. to midnight.

6.4. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of HUD Community Planning Challenge Grant.

6.5. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Contract with Minnesota State University – Mankato for transit services.

6.6. Motion Accepting the Bid for the Community Athletic Field Ball Field Lighting.

6.7. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Execute Mn/DOT Grant Agreement regarding resurfacing the Airplane Holding Areas and Taxiways Leading to Hangars and Airport Manager’s Truck (Agreement No. 99476).

· Motion accepting the bid for resurfacing the airplane holding areas and taxiways leading to hangars.

· Motion to purchase Airport Manager’s Truck

6.8. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Mn/DOT Grant Agreement Regarding Mankato Airport Terminal Reroof and RTU (Roof Top Unit) Replacement.

· Motion accepting the bids for terminal reroofing and RTU replacement.

6.9. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into FEMA Sub-Grant Agreement for Disaster 1982.

6.10. Set date of public hearing for September 12, 2011 for:

(A)Ordinance Creating Section 7.10 of the Mankato City Code authorizing the operation of motorized golf carts, utility-terrain vehicles and mini trucks on designated roadways.

(B)Resolution Vacating a Portion of 4^th Avenue located between Capitol Square and Block 24, Mankato City Addition. By Request of Kenneth Hoffman and Mike White.

(C)Resolution Vacating Right-of-Way Interest in Lot 1, Block 1, Scheurer’s Sunray Addition No. 3 except the East 180 feet thereof and except the North 200 feet thereof. By Request of Blue Earth County and the City of Mankato.

(D)Resolution Vacating the Alley Adjacent to Lots 5, 6, 7 and 10, 11, 12, Block 4, Cummings Addition to Mankato, and the Alley Adjacent to Lots 4 & 5, Block 8, Cummings Addition to Mankato, and “A” Street Located Adjacent to the North Half of Lot 5, Block 8 Cummings Addition to Mankato. By Request of CHS, Inc.

(E)Ordinance Rezoning the Mankato Golf Club (100 Augusta Drive) from T, Transition, to R-1, One-Family Dwelling District. By Request of Mankato Golf Club.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Mankato Area Concerns for Special Needs and Public Servants (SNAPS) and the City of Mankato to purchase Playground Equipment for Wings Over White Oak.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Motion to waive park permit fee and gathering fee for St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church “Respect Life event for the Diocese of Winona” at Ray Erlandson Park on September 24, 2011 ($200).

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. Planning Commission Meeting, August 24, 2011, 6:30 p.m, Minnesota River Room.

9.2. Council Work Session (Budget), August 29, 2011, 6 p.m., Public Works Building, 501 S. Victory Drive.

9.3. Regular City Council Meeting, September 12, 2011, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

11.Adjournment

Monday, August 08, 2011 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:34:38 GMT

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1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1. Special Meeting Minutes from July 18, 2011.

3.2. Regular Meeting Minutes from July 25, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum – For items not on the Agenda (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Motion approving Club Liquor License, Sunday Liquor, and Application for Non Enclosed Premise in the Licensed Premise for Mankato Golf Club, 100 Augusta Drive.

5.2. Motion approving low bid from Sticha Brothers for Audio Equipment (Line Array Public Address System) for Verizon Wireless Center.

5.3. Motion approving bids on Improvement No. 10138, 2011 Concrete Alley Surfacing, Phase 2.

5.4. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit for Above Ground Storage and Dispensing of Fuels – 1771 North Victory Drive. By Request of Tractor Supply Company.

5.5. Resolution Approving Registered Land Survey No. 168 – 113 & 117 Hidden Oaks Circle and 105 Larkspur Court. By Request of Aaron Heyn.

5.6. Set Date of Public Hearing for September 12, 2011:

(A)Resolution Amending City’s Land Use Plan – Proposed Spunky Point Subdivision.

(B)Ordinance Creating Section 2.071 of the Mankato City Code Establishing a Public Safety Advisory Committee.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Resolution Amending City’s Comprehensive Plan by Adopting the Mankato Area Transportation and Planning Study.

6.2. Ordinance amending Section 3.32 and 9.77 of the Mankato City Code regarding Storm Drainage Connection Enforcement.

7. Variances

7.1. Resolution Granting Variance from Section 10.13, Subdivision 6 of the City Code to decrease front yard setback requirement from 13 feet to 8 feet for the purpose of constructing a covered porch - 1106 Warren Street. By Request of William Lewinski.

8. Planning Commission

8.1. Resolution Approving Amendments to Planned Unit Development Standards – Sibley Parkway Apartments, Outlot B, Sibley Parkway. By Request of Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership.

9. City Manager’s Report

9.1. Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding with LELS Police Officers for Mandatory Furlough Program.

9.2. Resolution Establishing Sister City Partnership Between the City of Mankato, Minnesota and Ungheni City, Republic of Moldova.

10.Reports of City Council Members

10.1. Motion to waive park permit fees, gathering permit fee and amplified sound permit for the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society (BENCHS) for the Great Arf Walk Festival at Land of Memories on September 24, 2011 (Request total = $175).

10.2. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from July 19, 2011.

10.3. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from July 27, 2011.

11.Miscellaneous Business

11.1. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, August 16, 2011, 4:30 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

11.2. Regular City Council Meeting (followed by Work Session), August 25, 2011, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

11.3. Budget Work Session, August 29, 2011, 6 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

12.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

13.Adjournment

Monday, August 01, 2011 5:00 PM: Work Session

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:23:28 GMT

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1. 2012/2013 Budget Forecast; Strategic Planning Priorities; Service Level Indicators; Spending/Revenue Targets

2. Adjournment

Monday, July 25, 2011 6:05 PM: Work Session

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:37:14 GMT

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1. VINE Proposal

2. EDA Incentive Policy Review

3. Reorganization of Boards

· Civil Service Commission

· Environmental Committee

· Legislative Committee

· Non-resident Appointment Policy

4. Letter of Intent on Sister City Partnership

5. Adjournment

Monday, July 25, 2011 6:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:59:31 GMT

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1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of July 11, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum – (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium (for topics not on the agenda).

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Installation of stop sign on Carson Drive at Timberwolf Drive.

5.2. Motion approving License to Encroach across Cleveland Street by request of Westman Freightliner.

5.3. Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property – Relocation of Boardwalk Trail in Rasmussen Woods/Indian Creek Slough.

5.4. Set Date of Hearing for August 8, 2011 for:

· Adoption of Mankato Area Transportation and Planning Study as component of Comprehensive Plan.

· Variance request of William Lewinski from Section 10.13, Subdivision 6 of the City Code to decrease front yard setback requirement from 30 feet to 8 feet. The variance is being requested in order to construct a six foot wide by five foot deep concrete stoop on frost footings with roof covering the entire stoop, for the purpose of accessing the existing front entry. The property is zoned R-1, One-Family Dwelling District and is described as Lot 2, Block 1, Lewinski Subdivision (1106 Warren Street).

5.5. Resolution Authorizing the Submission for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

6. City Manager’s Report

6.1. Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Development Agreement and Deferred Mortgage – Sibley Parkway Apartments, Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership.

6.2. Resolution Annexing Property under Joint Resolution with Mankato Township. By Request of Mankato Golf Club, 100 Augusta Drive.

6.3. Report on Local Impact Regarding State Government Shutdown.

7. Reports of City Council Members

7.1. Motion to waive park permit fees and gathering permit for the American Diabetes Association “Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes” event at Sibley Park on October 1, 2011 (Request total = $150).

8. Miscellaneous Business

8.1. Council Strategic Planning and Pre-Budget Retreat, August 1, 2011, 5 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

8.2. Regular City Council Meeting, August 8, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

10.Adjournment

Monday, July 18, 2011 12:00 PM: Special Council Meeting

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:58:36 GMT

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1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Public Hearings

3.1. Emergency Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Mankato City Code by Adopting the Minnesota Electrical Act.

4. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Adjournment

Monday, July 11, 2011 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:06:36 GMT

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1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of June 27, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum – For items not on the Agenda (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

4.1. MAFTTI (Mankato Area Fair Trade Town Initiative) Progress Report

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Motion approving On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License (Class New), Sunday Liquor and Application for Non Enclosed Premise in the Licensed Premise (outdoor patio) for Pho Saigon of Mankato LLC, DBA Pho Saigon, 1511 Madison Avenue

5.2. Motion approving Taxi Cab rates for Blue Earth Taxi LLC, DBA Blue Earth Taxi, 104 E. Vine Street, Mankato.

5.3. Consideration of bids on Project No. 10135, Phase 1, 2011 bituminous alley surfacing.

5.4. Consideration of bids on Project No. 10141, Reconstruction of Cleveland Street.

5.5. Resolution Amending Conditional Use Permit to Allow Automobile Sales – 104 East Vine Street. By Requests of Tam Luong.

5.6. Motion Approving Task Order #11 to Master Engineering Services Agreement with Mead and Hunt for engineering design and construction services for T-hangar repair project and transient aircraft hangar project.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Estimated assessment hearing for Improvement No. 10135, Phase 2, Excavation, storm drainage if necessary, grading, base, and concrete surfacing on alleys:

· No. 7-459 from Washington Street to Spring Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets.

· No. 17-203 from Long Street to Hope Street between Madison and Belle Avenues.

· No. 18-182 from Warren Street to Cherry Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets.

6.2. Ordinance Amending Mankato City Code Section 10.87 (Sign Ordinance) by Allowing Additional Signage within a Multi-Tenant Facility.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Resolution Approving 2011 Labor Agreement and Memo of Understanding (MOU) with LELS Police Commanders.

7.2. Report on Status of Furloughs with Teamsters 320 and LELS Police Officers.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 22, 2011.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, July 19, 2011, 4:30 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.2. Regular City Council Meeting (followed by work session), July 25, 2011, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.3. Council Strategic Planning and Pre-Budget Retreat, August 1, 2011, 5 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

10.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

11.Adjournment

Monday, June 27, 2011 6:05 PM: Work Session

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:12:21 GMT

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1. Agenda Distribution Timeline

2. City Center Partnership Business Focus Group Results

3. Charter Bonds; FEMA; and Park Improvements Update

4. Environmental Committee Discussion

5. Budget Process and Timeline

6. InterCity Leadership Visit – City Council Participation

7. Discuss Formulation of Passenger Rail Coalition

8. Adjournment

Monday, June 27, 2011 6:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:05:44 GMT

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1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of June 13, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum – (for items not on the Agenda) - 15 Minutes

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Motion approving bid award on Project 10134, Reconstruction of Park Lane/Carney Avenue.

5.2. Motion approving bid award on Project 10132, Reconstruction of Oak Knoll Phase 3.

5.3. Resolution Adopting the State of Minnesota Performance Measurements.

5.4. Motion to approve the purchase of replacement equipment for the Parks Division in Public Works (under State Competitive Bid Contract).

5.5. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Contract with Nelson/Nygaard and Associates to provide Consultant Services in the Operational Redesign of the Greater Mankato Transit System.

5.6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute State Grant Agreement #99024 for the relocation of storm sewer line at the Mankato Regional Airport.

5.7. Motion approving Task Order #10 with Mead and Hunt for engineering design and construction services for T-Hangar area pavement maintenance.

5.8. Set Date of Hearing for July 11, 2011, for an Ordinance amending Mankato City Code Section 10.87 Subdivision by allowing additional signage for tenants within a multi-tenant facility.

5.9. Motion approving Encroachment in Right of Way for Double’s Diner.

5.10. Motion authorizing the City Manager to accept the bid and execute the contracts for the Civic Center ramp (Phase I) and Mankato Place ramp (Phase II) parking access and revenue control system upgrades.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Ordinance Amending Section 10.82, Subdivision 20(1) Designating 301 North Riverfront Drive (Stahl House), 332 Center Street (Tacy Kelly’s House), 333 Center Street (Betsy-Ray’s House) as Heritage Preservation Landmarks. By Request of the Betsy Tacy Society, Old Town Ventures, LLP, and Heritage Preservation Commission (CY 23-11).

6.2. Resolution Adopting Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for 2011/2012.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with MN DOT for Transit Services in FY 2012.

7.2. Report on pending implications of State of Minnesota shutdown.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. (A) Motion to approve or deny the waiver of camping fees for Habitat for Humanity at Land of Memories Park for construction volunteers on July 24 through August 7; and September 4 through September 14, 2011 (Request total = $2,550).

(B) Motion to waive the rental fees, two park shelters and use of the band shell, for the YWCA of Mankato at Sibley Park for a Girls on the Run event to be held on July 27, 2011 (In-kind request total = $150).

(C ) Motion to waive the shelter rental fee at Sibley Park on August 21, 2011 for the Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates (GMBWA) August 2011 Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM) event (in-kind request total = $50).

(D) Motion to waive in-direct and direct costs for Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates (KBW)/Bike Alliance of MN for use of Land of Memories for a Community Bike Ride event to be held on October 9, 2011.

(E) Motion to waive in-direct and direct costs for use of Land of Memories for Mahkato Mdewakanton Association for the Pow Wow event September 16-18, 2011.

8.2. 2011 In Kind Matrix Update.

8.3. (Council Members Hurd and Considine) Report on LMC Annual Conference.

8.4. (Council Member Hurd) Greenstep Cities Program Recognition.

8.5. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting from June 21, 2011.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. Regular City Council Meeting, July 11, 2011, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.2. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, July 19, 2011, 4:30 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.3. Regular City Council Meeting (followed by Council Work Session), July 25, 2011, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

11.Adjournment

Monday, June 20, 2011 6:00 PM: Work Session

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:08:26 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

Review of 2012 MSU Hockey/Civic Center Expansion Bonding Request.

Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

Adjournment

Monday, June 13, 2011 6:00 PM: EDA

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:51:19 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes – April 11, 2011

IV. New Business

· Economic Development

1. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds for the Purpose of Constructing and Renovating Improvements to the Public Safety Center Site

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution

2. Review and Approval of Request for City Center Renaissance Revolving Loan - Hugo Building Redevelopment, 530 North Riverfront Drive. By Request of Strange Development, LLC

Recommended action – Motion Authorizing Executive Director to Negotiate Loan Terms and Conditions per Adopted EDA Criteria and Execute Loan Documents

3. Review and Approval of Request for City Center Renaissance Revolving Loan – Northwestern Office Building Redevelopment, 209 South 2nd Street. By Request of Northwestern Office Building Partnership

Recommended action – Motion Authorizing Executive Director to Negotiate Loan Terms and Conditions per Adopted EDA Criteria and Execute Loan Documents

V. Reports/EDA Comments

VI. Adjournment

Monday, June 13, 2011 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:59:27 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of May 23, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum – For items not on the Agenda (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Motion approving temporary intoxicating liquor license and exception to Mankato City Code 9.74 to allow liquor in parking lot for St. John’s Catholic Church, 632 S. Broad Street, Mankato.

5.2. Motion approving temporary non-enclosed liquor license on June 25, 2011 (fundraiser for Veterans Memorial Park) for Buster’s, 1325 Madison Avenue.

5.3. Motion approving Application for Inclusion of Nonenclosed Premises in the Licensed Premises (outdoor patio) for Jake’s Stadium Pizza, 330 Stadium Road, Suite 100.

5.4. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to apply for grant funds for Safe Routes to School Program (Fair Street from Victory Drive to Kennedy Street).

5.5. Resolution Requesting the Establishment of the Interim Technical, and Administrative Standard for the City of Mankato and Lime Township Orderly Annexation Area II.

5.6. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Licensed Adult Day Care Facility at Colonial Square – 300 Ramsey Street. By Request of Colonial Square Associates.

5.7. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Marine and Powersports Dealership with Outside Storage in the B-1, Community Business District – 900 North Riverfront Drive. By Request of Peak Performance, Inc.

5.8. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Ground Lease with the Mankato Economic Development Authority for the purpose of development of the Public Safety Center site and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease with the Option to Purchase with the Mankato Economic Development Authority.

5.9. Set June 27, 2011 as Date of Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant Action Plan 2011/2012.

5.10. Set July 11, 2011 as Date of Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amending Section 3.32 and 9.77 of the Mankato City Code regarding Storm Drainage Connection Enforcement.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 10135, Phase 2, Excavation, storm drainage if necessary, grading, base, and concrete surfacing on alleys:

· No. 7-459 from Washington Street to Spring Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets

· No. 17-203 from Long Street to Hope Street between Madison and Belle Avenues

· No. 18-182 from Warren Street to Cherry Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets.

6.2. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 10084, resurfacing on Fifth Avenue from Pine Street to Mills Street and on Mills Street from Fifth Avenue to Sixth Avenue.

· Resolution Ordering Improvement No. 10084, Approving Plans and Specifications, Ordering Advertisement for Bids.

6.3. Estimated assessment hearing on Improvement No. 10135, 2011 CIP Alley surfacing projects:

· No. 5-355 from May Street to Ruth Street between Riverfront Drive and Second Street

· No. 5-356 from Ann Street to May Street between Riverfront Drive and Second Street

· No. 5-358 from May Street to 125 feet north between Second and Broad Streets

· No. 5-377 from Ruth Street to Mabel Street between Broad and Fourth Streets

· No. 8-103 from Ann Street to May Street between Second and Broad Streets

· No. 8-106 from May Street to 325 feet north between Broad and Fourth Streets

· No. 8-109 from Fountain Street to Thompson Street between Broad and Fourth Streets

· No. 8-156 from Fountain Street to Thompson Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets.

6.4. Estimated assessment hearing on Improvement No. 10141; Reconstruction of Cleveland Street from Third Avenue to Seventh Avenue.

7. Variances

7.1. Resolution Granting Variance from Section 10.13, Subdivision 7 of the City Code to increase lot coverage from 42.6% of the lot area to 44.1% of the lot area. By Request of Thro Company, DBA Oaklawn Health Care Center – 201 Oaklawn Avenue.

8. City Manager’s Report

8.1. (A) Resolution Converting Warren Street, Cherry Street and Fifth Street from One-Way Traffic to Two-Way Traffic.

(B) Conversion of Broad Street and 4^th Streets North of Madison Avenue – Recommend No Action.

8.2. Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2010.

8.3. Report on Status of 2011 Furloughs.

9. Reports of City Council Members

9.1. Motion to waive park permit fees for the 3^rd Annual Bag Toss event hosted by the American Red Cross at Ray Erlandson Park on August 20, 2011.

9.2. Report on Yellow Ribbon Campaign (Mayor Anderson).

9.3. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from May 25, 2011.

9.4. Intergovernmental Youth Asset Committee Minutes from April 14, 2011.

9.5. Region Nine Development Commission Board of Directors Meeting Minutes from May 11, 2011.

10.Miscellaneous Business

10.1. Council Work Session, June 20, 2011, 6 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

10.2. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee, June 21, 2011, Blue Earth River Room.

10.3. Regular City Council Meeting, June 27, 2011, 6 p.m. (followed by council work session in Blue Earth River Room), Minnesota River Room.

11.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

12.Adjournment

Monday, June 06, 2011 3:30 PM: Work Session

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:35:14 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

2010 Census Update in Minnesota River Room

3:30 – 5 p.m.

3:30 – 5:00 p.m. 2010 Census Update – Minnesota River Room

Session for elected officials in the cities of Mankato and North Mankato, counties of Blue Earth and Nicollet and Mankato Area Public Schools.

· Tom Stinson, State Economist, will speak about Minnesota and the “New Normal”.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Break

Work Session in Blue Earth River Room

6:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

1. Compensation Classification Benefits Overview

· Krista Amos, Director of Human Resources

2. Compensation and Benefits in the context of MPELRA

· Frank Madden, Madden, Galanter and Hansen

3. PERA Pension Structure and Emerging Issues

· John Paulson, Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota

4. Mankato’s Medical Insurance Plan and Comparisons

· Dan Weir, Employee Benefits and Insurance Services

5. Adjournment

Monday, May 23, 2011 6:05 PM: Work Session

Wed, 18 May 2011 13:53:57 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Capital Bonding Request Submittal to Minnesota Management and Budget - June 24, 2011

2. Sump Pump Ordinance Modification

3. Safe Routes to School and Critical Pedestrian Crossings

· East High School – Hoffman Road

· West High School – Stoltzman Road

· Electra Blvd and East Main Street

· Sibley Street and Riverfront Drive

· Dickinson Street and Anderson Drive

· North Broad Street and Lafayette Street

4. Warren Street / Cherry Street One-way to Two-way Conversion

5. North Broad Street / 4^th Street One-way to Two-way Conversion

6. Madison Avenue Reconstruction

7. TH22 Intersection / CSAH 17 Reconstruction

8. CSAH 82 / CSAH 60 Stadium Road and Victory Drive

9. Adjournment

(Note: Information for items 2-8 will be presented at the meeting)

Monday, May 23, 2011 6:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Thu, 19 May 2011 14:52:09 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of May 9, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum – For items not on the Agenda (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Motion to waive park permit fees for an “Old Fashioned Picnic” hosted by The Well (Women Empowered for Life’s Lessons) at Sibley Park on July 17, 2011.

5.2. Motion approving Class R On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License/Sunday Liquor/Non-Enclosed Premise to Savoy Restaurant & Bar LLC, 526 S. Front Street (change in licensee name only – same owner).

5.3. Motion approving License to Encroach at 607 S. Front Street. By request of Gregg Andersen.

5.4. Motion approving acceptance of bid for the relocation of a storm sewer line at Mankato Regional Airport (Selly Excavating Inc.).

5.5. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant Agreement with MnDOT for the design and relocation of storm sewer drainage line at Mankato Regional Airport.

5.6. Resolution Directing Parking Control: Install parking on east side only of Willow Street from Mabel Street to Ruby St”.

5.7. Consideration of bids on Project No. 10133 Reconstruction of Bradley Street and Locke Street.

5.8. Consideration of bids on Project No. 10132, Reconstruction of Vine Street and one block of North Seventh Street (bids to be opened on Friday, May 20^th).

5.9. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for project feasibility hearing on June 13, 2011, Improvement No. 10135, Phase 2, excavation, storm drainage if necessary, grading, base, and concrete surfacing on alleys:

· No. 7-459 from Washington Street to Spring Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets

· No. 17-203 from Long Street to Hope Street between Madison and Belle Avenues

· No. 18-182 from Warren Street to Cherry Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets.

5.10. Set June 13, 2011 as the Date of Hearing for:

(A) Variance request of The Thro Company DBA Oaklawn Health Care Center from Section 10.13, Subdivision 7 of the City Code to increase lot coverage from thirty 30% of the lot area to 44.1% of the lot area. The variance is being requested in order to construct an addition on the existing facility. The property is zoned R-1, One-Family Dwelling District and is described as West 20.16’ of Lot 16, 17, 18, 19, Block 5, Oaklawn and the South Half of vacated Plum Street and the North Half of the vacated alley adjacent to the West 20.16’ of Lot 16, 17, 18, 19, Block 5, Oaklawn and Lots 1-6 Block 5, Oaklawn and the South Half of the vacated alley (201 Oaklawn Avenue).

(B) Ordinance Rezoning Property from T, Transition, to OR, Office Residential – Part of Outlot A, Roosevelt Center. By Request of River Center Properties (rescheduled at request of applicant).

5.11. Set June 27, 2011 as the Date of Hearing for a Request of the Planning Agency and the Heritage Preservation Commission to amend Mankato City Code Section 10.82 Subdivision 20 (1) by adding the properties at 332 Center Street, 333 Center Street, 301 N. Riverfront Drive to the Local Registry of Historic Places.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 10135, 2011 CIP Alley surfacing projects: (Public Hearing continued from May 9).

· No. 5-355 from May Street to Ruth Street between Riverfront Drive and Second Street

· No. 5-356 from Ann Street to May Street between Riverfront Drive and Second Street

· No. 5-358 from May Street to 125 feet north between Second and Broad Streets

· No. 5-377 from Ruth Street to Mabel Street between Broad and Fourth Streets

· No. 8-103 from Ann Street to May Street between Second and Broad Streets

· No. 8-106 from May Street to 325 feet north between Broad and Fourth Streets

· No. 8-109 from Fountain Street to Thompson Street between Broad and Fourth Streets

· No. 8-156 from Fountain Street to Thompson Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets

6.2. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 10141; Reconstruction of Cleveland Street from Third Avenue to Seventh Avenue (public hearing continued from May 9).

6.3. Ordinance Rezoning Properties from T, Transition, to R-1, One-Family Dwelling District; and Resolution Approving Final Plat of Ruby Acres – 919, 925, 933 Thompson Ravine Road. By Request of Rex Sparks, Gary McIntyre, and Marcus Peterson.

6.4. Resolution Amending City’s Land Use Plan Changing Designation of Property from Office/Warehouse to Office/Residential - Part of Outlot A, Roosevelt Center (north of terminus of Adams Street east). By Request of Drummer Development, Inc.

6.5. Ordinance Rezoning Property from T, Transition, to B-3, Highway Business District – Mankato Ford Subdivision. By Request of Four Us, LLC.

6.6. Ordinance Amending Section 10.82, Subdivision 20(1) Designating 220 East Hickory Street (First Presbyterian Church) as Heritage Preservation Landmark. By Request of First Presbyterian Church and Heritage Preservation Commission.

7. Variances

7.1. Resolution Granting Variance from Section 10.63, Subdivision 6 B of the Mankato City Code to reduce the required side yard setback from 15 feet to 5 feet and to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet to 15 feet - 301 Maxfield Street. By Request of Theodore Miller.

8. City Manager’s Report

8.1. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Inter-fund Loan from the Equipment Replacement Fund to the Economic Development Fund.

8.2. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Transfer Funds from Lime Valley Tax Increment Fund.

9. Reports of City Council Members

9.1. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from May 17, 2011.

10.Miscellaneous Business

10.1. Planning Commission Meeting, May 25, 2011, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.2. Council Work Session, June 6, 2011, 6 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

10.3. Regular City Council Meeting, June 13, 2011, 7 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

11.Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

12.Adjournment

Monday, May 09, 2011 7:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:28:50 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of April 25, 2011.

4. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

5. Consent Calendar

NOTE: All items listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a Council Member wishes to discuss any of these items, they may ask that the item be removed from the consent calendar. Removed items(s) will be discussed and acted upon by separate motion.

5.1. Motion to waive park permit fees for the Sr. Games picnic and social event hosted by Community Education and Recreation, in conjunction with the Greater Mankato Convention and Visitors Bureau, at Highland Park on June 3, 2011.

5.2. Motion approving wine license to Mankato Moondogs Inc., DBA Mankato Moondogs, 600 Reed Street (Franklin Rogers Park) for period May 2011 through April 30, 2012.

5.3. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Wells Concrete Subdivision and Resolution Vacating Utility Easements – Corner of Summit Avenue and 3^rd Avenue. By Request of Wells Concrete Products.

5.4. Consideration of bids on Project No. 07057, wear course surfacing on 2010 reconstruction projects.

5.5. Consideration of bids on Project No. 10130, of West Second Street from Spence Street to Carney Avenue; of Carney Avenue from West Second Street to West Third Street; and of West Third Street from Spence Street to Carney Avenue.

5.6. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing on June 13, 2011, without petition, Improvement No. 10084, resurfacing on Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue from Pine Street to Mills Street and on Mills Street from Fifth Street to Sixth Street.

5.7. Set May 23, 2011 as the Date of Hearing for:

(A) Resolution Amending City’s Land Use Plan Changing Designation of Property from Office/Warehouse to Office/Residential - Part of Outlot A, Roosevelt Center (north of terminus of Adams Street east). By Request of Drummer Development, Inc.

(B) Ordinance Rezoning Property from T, Transition, to OR, Office Residential – Part of Outlot A, Roosevelt Center. By Request of River Center Properties.

(C) Ordinance Rezoning Property from T, Transition, to B-3, Highway Business District – Mankato Ford Subdivision. By Request of Four Us, LLC.

(D) Ordinance Rezoning Properties from T, Transition, to R-1, One-Family Dwelling District – 919, 925, 933 Thompson Ravine Road. By Request of Rex Sparks, Gary McIntyre, and Marcus Peterson.

(E) Ordinance Amending Section 10.82, Subdivision 20(1) of the Mankato City Code Designating 220 East Hickory Street (First Presbyterian Church) as Heritage Preservation Landmark.

(F) Variance Request of Theodore Miller from Section 10.63, Subdivision 6 B of the Mankato City Code to reduce the required side yard setback from 15 feet to 5 feet and to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet to 15 feet. The variance is being requested in order to construct a loading dock onto an existing building. The property is zoned M-1, Light Industrial District and is described as Lots 3 & 4, Block 15 and the vacated 2nd Avenue adjacent to the subject property, Mankato City (301 Maxfield Street).

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Proposed assessment hearing on Improvement No. 10137, Surface milling, selected curb and gutter replacement, selected installation of sub drain lines, and bituminous resurfacing on:

· Warren Street from Davis Street to Cedar Street

· Pleasant Street from Stoltzman Road to Highland Avenue

· James Avenue from End south of Stadium Road to End north of Fairfield

· Fairfield Avenue from James Avenue to Stoltzman Road

· Jackson Street from Fourth Street to east end

· Manchester Court from Fair Street to south end

· Buckingham Court from Fair Street to south end

· Merlin Circle from Homestead Road to north end

· Elm Street from Fifth Street to Sixth Street

· Hosanna Court from Hosanna Avenue to east end

· Dellview Lane from Main Street to south end

· Caledonia Street from Pfau Street to Hope Street

· Long Street from Madison Avenue to Caledonia Street

· Adams Street from Trunk Highway #22 to 650 feet east of Haefner Drive

· Haefner Drive from Adams Street to Madison Avenue

· Raintree Road from 400 feet north to 1,100 feet north of Adams Street.

6.2. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 10135, 2011 CIP Alley surfacing projects: