The City of Mankato City Council Agenda Feed

Monday, March 08, 2010 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:43:19 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 February 22, 2010.

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 approving Consumption and Display Permit (Bottle Club License) to Happy Chef Systems Inc., DBA Happy Chef, Highway 169 North, Mankato.

5.2. Resolution Approving Premise Permit application from Community Charities of Minnesota to conduct lawful gambling at The Wow Zone, 2030 Adams Street and Victory Bowl, 203 S. Victory Drive, Mankato.

5.3. Motion to approve the purchase of replacement equipment for the Parks Department.

5.4. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing on April 12, 2010, without petition, for Improvement No. 10088; surface milling, selected curb and gutter replacement, replacement of utility service lines, if required, and bituminous resurfacing on:

Project No. 10034, Balcerzak Drive from Victory Drive to Warren Street
Project No. 10040, Warren Street from Riverfront Drive to Fifth Street
Project No. 10041, Broad Street from Mulberry Street to Madison Avenue.

6. Public Hearings

6.1. Resolution approving the vacation of the 10 foot wide alley in Block 17; Fair Street; The 15 foot wide alley in Block 18; Marsh Street; the 15 foot wide alley in Block 19; The 15 foot wide alley in Block 20; Extension Street south of the southerly right of way line of Belle Avenue; and Extension Street north of the northerly right of way line of Belle Avenue, all according to Second Extension to East Mankato, according to the plat thereof on file and of record with the Blue Earth County Recorder.

6.2. Estimated assessment hearing on 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.

6.3. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 10088; Bituminous milling, selected curb and gutter replacement, installation of sub drain lines, replacement of utility service lines, if required, and bituminous resurfacing on:

Project No. 10035, Wadsworth Drive from Cameo Drive to north end
Project No. 10037, Glen Ellen Drive from Hoffman Road to south end
Project No. 10038, Opal Lane from Glen Ellen Drive to Wadsworth Drive
Project No. 10039, Cameo Lane from Glen Ellen Drive to west end

6.4. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 08050, Construction of Sibley Parkway, Phase 2B East, from existing Patterson Street to Riverfront Drive.

6.5. Resolution Approving Municipal Development District No. 37 and Resolution Approving Tax Increment Financing District No. 37-1 and the Use of Tax Increment Financing. By Request of Neubau Holdings LLC (HECO Building – 129 E. Hickory Street).

6.6. Public Hearing to Review Draft 2010-2014 Consolidated Plans (goals for utilization of Community Development Block Grant funding).

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. 2010-2011 Budget Unallotment Strategy.

7.2. Report on State of the City

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Census 2010

8.2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from February 24, 2010.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. City Circle Advisory Committee, March 9, 2010, 6 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.2. Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 2010, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room (followed by work session, Blue Earth River Room).

9.3. Airport Commission Meeting, March 23, 2010, 7 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

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, March 08, 2010 6:00 PM: EDA

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:28:34 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes

February 8, 2010

IV. New Business

· Housing

1. Resolution Revising Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan –

Waiting List Preferences.

Recommended action – Adoption of resolution after conducting hearing.

· Economic Development

2. Review and Approval of Request for City Center Renaissance Revolving Loan - Heco Building Redevelopment, 129 East Hickory Street. By Request of Neubau Holdings, LLC.

Recommended action – Motion Authorizing City Manager to Negotiate Loan Terms and Conditions per Adopted EDA Criteria and Execute Loan Documents. The motion shall be in effect for a period of 120-days.

V. Reports/EDA Comments

VI. Adjournment

Monday, March 01, 2010 6:00 PM: Work Session

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:10:21 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Orness Plaza Construction Timetable and Budget

2. Community Grants

3. Annual Local Option Sales Tax Report

4. PERA Pension Legislation

5. Legislative Update

6. Council Retreat

7. Adjournment

Monday, February 22, 2010 6:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:53:35 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 February 8, 2010.

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. Resolution Establishing T-Hangar Rental Rates.

5.2. Resolution Establishing 2010 Park Rates.

5.3. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mankato YMCA for Tourtellotte Pool Operations.

5.4. Motion Approving Task Order #5 to Master Engineering Services Agreement with Mead and Hunt for the Engineering Design and Construction Fees for an Airport Security System.

5.5. Set March 8, 2010 as date of Public Hearing for the 2010-2014 City of Mankato Consolidated Plan (goals for utilization of Community Development Block Grant Funding relating to a Housing and Community Assessment Program).

5.6. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing on March 8, 2010, without petition, for Improvement No. 10088; Bituminous milling, selected curb and gutter replacement, installation of sub drain lines, replacement of utility service lines, if required, and bituminous resurfacing on:

· Project No. 10035, Wadsworth Drive from Cameo Drive to north end

· Project No. 10037, Glen Ellen Drive from Hoffman Road to south end

· Project No. 10038, Opal Lane from Glen Ellen Drive to Wadsworth Drive

· Project No. 10039, Cameo Lane from Glen Ellen Drive to west end

5.7. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing on March 8, 2010, without petition, for Improvement No. 08050, Construction of Sibley Parkway, Phase 2B East, from existing Patterson Street to Riverfront Drive.

6. Licenses

6.1. Review of Rental License at 525 E. Hickory Street.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.

7.2. Governor’s Proposed Budget and Local Government Aid (LGA) Unallotments –Coalition of Greater MN Cities Report and City Strategy.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Council Member Stuehrenberg – presentation of Greater Mankato Diversity Council recognition.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. February 23, 2010, 7 a.m., Airport Commission, Mankato Regional Airport.

9.2. February 24, 2010, 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission Meeting, Minnesota River Room.

9.3. March 1, 2010, 6 p.m., Council Work Session, Blue Earth River Room.

9.4. March 2, 2010, 4:30 p.m., Multi-Modal Transportation Committee, Minnesota Valley Room.

9.5. March 8, 2010, 7 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Minnesota River Room. (EDA Meeting 6 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, February 22, 2010 6:05 PM: Work Session

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:15:18 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Mankato Regional Airport

a. Air Cargo Study

b. MSU,M Aviation Program Status

2. Adjournment

Monday, February 08, 2010 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:39:31 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 of January 11, 2010.

3.2. Emergency Meeting of January 25, 2010

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. Motion to Waive Park Permit Fees for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Event at Ray Erlandson Park on July 15 & 16, 2010.

5.2. Motion approving Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Walgreens Co., 602 S. Front Street, Mankato (former Snyder Drug Store location).

5.3. Motion to Affirm Hearing Examiner’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Steve Horner’s Appeal of Potentially Dangerous Dog Determination.

5.4. Motion to approve the purchase of replacement vehicle for Public Safety.

5.5. Motion approving transfer of $75,000 non-primary entitlement funds from Mankato to St. James per March 19, 2008 Memorandum of Understanding.

5.6. Resolution Approving 2009 Pay Equity Implementation Report.

5.7. Resolution directing parking control: Install “No Parking” on both sides along 6th Avenue from Pine Street to a point 200 feet north.

5.8. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Restaurant in the Central Business District, Fringe - 530 South Front Street. By Request of Kyle Smith.

5.9. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Emergency Shelter in the B-1, Community Business District – 191 North Victory Drive. By Request of Partners for Affordable Housing.

5.10. Resolution Approving Registered Land Survey No. 165 – 2500 9th Avenue. By Request of Larson Development, LLC.

5.11. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Wings Over White Oak No. 3; and Resolution Granting an Amendment to a Planned Unit Development – Wings Over White Oak. By Request of Meridan Land Company.

5.12. Resolution Calling for Public Hearing on the Proposed Establishment of Municipal Development District No. 37 and Tax Increment Financing District No. 37-1 and the Proposed Adoption of a Development District and Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto (HECO Building).

6. Public Hearings

6.1. Resolution Granting Conditional to Allow Use in Excess of 10,000 Square Feet; and Resolution Denying Variance under Chapter 10 of the Mankato City Code – 1600 Block Monks Avenue. By Request of Velmeir Companies on behalf of CVS Pharmacy.

6.2. Project feasibility hearing on 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.

6.3. Estimated assessment hearing on 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; on Eginton Road from Ridgewood to Sunset; and on Shadywood Drive from Oak Knoll to Ridgewood.

6.4. Estimated assessment hearing on Improvement No. 07057, Reconstruction of Marsh Street from Dane Street to Extension Street.

6.5. (A) Ordinance Amending Section 3.04 and 3.72 of the Mankato City Code relating to Municipal Utilities.

(B) Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule to Include Late and NSF Fees and Utility Billing Option Incentives.

7. Planning Commission

7.1. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Apartments in the Central Business District – Fringe; and Resolution Granting a Certificate of Design Compliance – 603 Second Street. By Request of River Center Properties.

8. Licenses

8.1. Review of Rental License at 525 E. Hickory Street.

9. City Manager’s Report

9.1. Resolution Supporting the Statewide Freight and Passenger Rail Plan.

9.2. Presentation on City of Mankato Service Level changes.

9.3. Motion authorizing the City Manager to prepare and submit legislative appropriations requests for fiscal year 2011.

10.Reports of City Council Members

10.1. Multi-Modal Meeting Minutes from January 5, 2010.

10.2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2010.

10.3. Multi-Modal Meeting Minutes from February 2, 2010.

11.Miscellaneous Business

11.1. City circle Advisory Meeting, February 9, 2010, 6 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

11.2. Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 2010, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room (followed by Council Work Session, Blue Earth River Room).

11.3. Airport Commission Meeting, February 23, 2010, 7:00 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

11.4. Council Work Session, March 1, 2010, 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, February 08, 2010 6:15 PM: EDA

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:40:34 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes

14 December 2009

IV. Consent Calendar

· Housing

1. Resolution to Adopt the Revised Procurement Policy for HUD American Recovery and Re-Investment Act Programs

Recommended action – Adoption of resolution.

V. New Business

· Economic Development

2. Review of Summary of Public Input for Consolidated Plan

Recommended action – Review and comment.

3. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Energy Efficiency Grant Application to Minnesota Department of Energy

Recommended action – Adoption of resolution.

VI. Reports/EDA Comments

4. Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Preferences

5. Status of Sibley Parkway Place

VII. Adjournment

Monday, February 01, 2010 6:00 PM: Work Session

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:10:55 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Mankato Regional Airport

a. Air Cargo Study

b. Hangar Rates

c. MSU,M Aviation Program

2. Status of Civic Center Bonding Bill

3. State-wide Rail Plan

(http://www.dot.state.mn.us/planning/railplan/)

4. Federal Appropriations Request

5. Greater Mankato Day at the Capitol

6. Adjournment

Monday, January 25, 2010 6:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:33:44 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 January 11, 2010.

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 Approving Premise Permit Application by Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association (MAYBA) to conduct lawful gambling at The Buzz, 1850 Adams Street, Mankato.

5.2. Resolution Encumbering Federal Revolving Loan Funds and Obligating Funds to the Second Street Parking Ramp Project.

5.3. Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Submit a Redevelopment Grant Program Application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

5.4. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Execute Mn/DOT Grant Agreement #96020, Remove and Install Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL’s) for Runway 15/33.

5.5. Motion to approve the purchase of replacement equipment for the Park and Street Departments.

5.6. Resolution Directing Traffic Control: install westbound stop sign on Sibley Parkway at Poplar Street.

5.7. Set Date of Hearing for February 8, 2010 for a Request of the Velmeir Companies for a conditional use permit to allow for a pharmacy in excess of 10,000 square feet floor area and associated drive-thru in a B-1, Community Business District and for a variance to reduce the 20-foot transitional yard setback to 3 feet. The subject property is part of Acrelots Subdivision located within Section 19, Township 108 North Range 26 West (on behalf of CVS Pharmacy, corner of Stadium Road and Monks).

5.8. Set March 8 as a date of public hearing for a request of the City of Mankato to vacate the 10 foot wide alley in Block 17; Fair Street; The 15 foot wide alley in Block 18; Marsh Street; the 15 foot wide alley in Block 19; The 15 foot wide alley in Block 20; Extension Street south of the southerly right of way line of Belle Avenue; and Extension Street north of the northerly right of way line of Belle Avenue, all according to Second Extension to East Mankato, according to the plat thereof on file and of record with the Blue Earth County Recorder.

5.9. Rescind January 14, 2010 resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing, without petition, for Improvement No. 07062, West 2^nd & Marcy Street, Phase 1, reconstruction of Spence Street from the railroad to West 3^rd Street; of West 3^rd Street from Spence Street to Carney Avenue; and Carney Avenue from West 3^rd Street to West 2^nd Street.

5.10. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing (February 8, 2010), without petition, for Improvement No. 10080, without petition, Reconstruction of West Second Street from Carney Avenue to east end of Railroad and sanitary sewer replacement in Rogers Street from West Second Street to Mound Avenue.

6. Licenses

6.1. Review of Rental License at 525 E. Hickory Street.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Resolution Supporting the Statewide Freight and Passenger Rail Plan.

7.2. Presentation on City of Mankato Service Level changes.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Multi-Modal Meeting Minutes from January 5, 2010.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. Airport Commission Meeting, January 26, 2010, 7 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

9.2. Planning Commission Meeting, January 27, 2010, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.3. Council Work Session, February 1, 2010, 6 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.4. Economic Development Authority Meeting, February 8, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.5. Regular City Council Meeting, February 8, 2010, 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, January 25, 2010 6:05 PM: Work Session

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:55:50 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Mankato Regional Airport

a. Air Cargo Study

b. Hangar Rates

c. MSU,M Aviation Program

2. Status of Civic Center Bonding Bill

3. Adjournment

Monday, January 11, 2010 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:15:17 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. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of December 14, 2009.

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

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

5.3. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing (February 8, 2010), without petition, for Improvement No. 07062, West 2^nd & Marcy Street, Phase 1, Reconstruction of Spence Street from the railroad to West 3^rd Street; of West 3^rd Street from Spence Street to Carney Avenue; and Carney Avenue from West 3^rd Street to West 2^nd Street.

5.4. Resolution adopting final assessments on Project No. 08034, Carver Road.

5.5. Set Date of Hearing for February 8, 2010 on an Ordnance Amending Sections 3.04 and 3.72 of the Mankato City Code relating to Municipal Utilities.

5.6. Resolution Authorizing a Series of Transfers to the Central Insurance Fund.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Project feasibility hearing on 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; on Eginton Road from Ridgewood to Sunset; and on Shadywood Drive from Oak Knoll to Ridgewood.

6.2. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 07057, reconstruction of Marsh Street from Dane Street to Extension Street.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Information regarding Council Meeting and Events Calendar.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Motion appointing Council Members to Grant Review Committee.

8.2. Motion reaffirming Council Committee Assignments.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. City Circle Advisory Committee Meeting, January 12, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.2. Regular City Council Meeting, January 25, 2010, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room (followed by Council Work Session).

9.3. Planning Commission Meeting, January 27, 2010, 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, January 04, 2010 6:00 PM: Work Session

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:44:41 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

Council Rules (Refer to Council Handbook - http://www.mankato-mn.gov/CityCouncilHandbook/Page.aspx)
Council Committee Appointments
ACH Procedures
Proposed Utility Changes
Legislative Updates
2010 Service Level Changes (Preview for January 25th Work Session)
Public and City Council Comments on other Issues
Adjournment

Monday, December 14, 2009 6:00 PM: EDA

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:17:04 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes

30 November 2009

IV. Old Business

· Housing

1. Resolution Authorizing Executive Director to Enter Into Purchase Agreement for Outlot H – Sibley Parkway

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution.

· Economic Development

2. Resolution Requesting the City Council for the Continuation of a Property Tax Levy for the Benefit of the Economic Development Authority for Fiscal Year 2010

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution.

V. New Business

· Economic Development

3. Preparation of Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Recommended action – Adoption of motion as recommended.

4. Review of Redevelopment Proposal – Heco Building (129 East Hickory Street). By Request of Neubau Holdings, LLC.

Recommended action – Adoption of motions as recommended.

VI. Reports/EDA Comments

5. 3^rd Quarter Foreclosure Report

VII. Adjournment

Monday, December 14, 2009 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:10:24 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. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of November 23, 2009

3.2. Approval of Minutes from Special Meeting of November 30, 2009.

4. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

4.1. Darwin Strong – Lower Sioux Indian Community regarding the Dakota Wokiksuye ceremonial ride.

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

5. Consent Calendar

5.1. Resolution Approving Premise Permit application by Lake Washington Gambling to conduct lawful gambling at Hazzard, 410 S. Front Street.

5.2. Motion accepting seasonal chemical and infrastructure bids for the Public Works Department (seasonal supplies for utility department).

5.3. Resolution Annexing Property Under Joint Resolution with Mankato Township. By Request of Jim and RoxAnne Gosson

the property is described as Lot 2, Block 1, Goettl Subdivision (20206 Monks Avenue).

5.4. Resolution Determining Sufficiency of Petition, Filed Pursuant to 429.031, Subdivision 3, and Ordering Improvement No. 08068 (left turn lane at Hope Street per Development Agreement with H & S Development, LLC).

5.5. Resolution on the Proposal Deeming a Certain Parcel to be Occupied by a Structurally Substandard Building and Finding a Certain Parcel to be Covered with Improvements (HECO Building, 129 E. Hickory Street).

5.6. Resolution Accepting Donation of Real Property – Outlot C, Eastwood Energy Center. By Request of James and Elizabeth Sohler.

5.7. Resolution setting assessment rates for 2010 construction projects.

5.8. Resolution Directing parking control: No parking on the west side of Willard Street from a point 272’ south of East Pleasant Street, extending 123’ southerly and then easterly on Fulton Street.

5.9. Report on Supplemental Agreement No. 1 on Project No. 08065, Reconstruction of Willard Street and Fulton Street.

5.10. Report on Supplemental Agreement No. 1 & 2 on Project No. 03061, Madison Lake Wastewater Regionalization (sanitary sewer force main).

5.11. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing (January 11, 2010), without petition, for Improvement No. 07057, Reconstruction of Marsh Street from Dane Street to Extension Street.

5.12. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing (January 11, 2010), without petition, 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; on Eginton Road from Ridgewood to Sunset; and on Shadywood Drive from Oak Knoll to Ridgewood.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Resolution Approving Job Opportunity Building Zone Modifications; and Resolution Approving Job Opportunity Building Zone Tax Exemptions for Genesis Poly; and Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Business and Community Development Application to State of Minnesota.

6.2. Final Assessment hearing on Project No. 07065, Extension of sanitary sewer and water main in Stony Creek Road from Stoltzman Road to 900 feet east.

6.3. Final Assessment hearing on Project No. 08006, Necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, storm water management pond, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Power Drive from Victory Drive (CSAH #3) to 570 feet north within Eastwood Energy Center.

6.4. Final Assessment hearing on Project No. 08045, Parking lot reconstruction encompassing the block from Plum Street to Washington Street between Riverfront Drive and the alley east.

6.5. Estimated Assessment hearing on Project No. 07064, Reconstruction of Thompson Ravine Road from Sixth Street easterly to 800 feet west of Victory Drive.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. (A) Resolution Establishing a Property Tax Levy for the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for Property Taxes to be Collected During the 2010 Fiscal Year.

(B) Resolution Adopting the 2009 Property Tax Levy Payable in 2010.

(D) Resolution Adopting the Capital Infrastructure Budget for 2010.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Council Member Laven – City Manager’s 2009 Performance Evaluation Report.

8.2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from November 18, 2009.

8.3. Multi-Modal Transportation Meeting Minutes from December 1, 2009.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. City of Mankato/Blue Earth County Intergovernmental Center, December 17, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Mankato City Center Hotel.

9.2. Airport Commission Meeting, December 22, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

9.3. Council Work Session, January 4, 2010, 6 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.4. Regular City Council Meeting, January 11, 2010, 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 30, 2009 6:00 PM: EDA

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:28:47 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes

12 October 2009

IV. New Business

· Economic Development

1. Review of Economic Development Project – Genesis Poly Recycling, Inc.

Recommended action – Adoption of motions as recommended.

V. Reports/EDA Comments

VI. Adjournment

Monday, November 30, 2009 7:00 PM: Special Council Meeting

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:07:45 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. Consent Calendar

3.1. Motion suspending On Sale Intoxicating Liquor, Sunday Liquor, and Automatic 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses effective December 17, 2009 for Norris Inc., DBA The Buzz, 1850 Adams Street, #532, Mankato.

3.2. Resolution calling for public hearings on the proposals to grant JOBZ business subsidies and apply for a Minnesota Investment Fund Grant on behalf of Genesis Poly Recycling, Inc.

4. Public Hearing

4.1. 2010 City Budget and Property Tax Levy Presentation.

(A)Resolution Adopting the Budget for the City of Mankato for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

(B)Resolution Adopting the 2009 Property Tax Levy Payable in 2010.

5. Adjournment

Monday, November 23, 2009 6:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:29:50 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

3.1. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of November 9, 2009.

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. Motion approving Culinary On Sale liquor license to Cambria Surfaces, LLC, DBA Quartz Surfaces, 44 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato.

5.2. Motion approving 2010 renewal of pawn shop licenses to Pawn America, 1703 Madison Avenue, and Quality Pawn, 409 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato.

5.3. Motion granting one (1) year extension of towing contract to Affordable Towing.

5.4. Resolution adopting final assessments on Improvement No. 04060, Reconstruction of Lake Street northwest from its southerly intersection with US Trunk Highway #169 to the northerly intersection with TH #169 in conjunction with Minnesota Department of Transportation Realignment Project S.P. 5211-48 (T.H. 169).

5.5. Resolution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment and set date of hearing for December 14, 2009, on:

Project No. 07065, Extension of sanitary sewer and water main in Stony Creek Road from Stoltzman Road to 900 feet east
Project No. 08006, Necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, storm water management pond, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Power Drive from Victory Drive (CSAH #3) to 570 feet north within Eastwood Energy Center
Project No. 08045, Parking lot reconstruction encompassing the block from Plum Street to Washington Street between Riverfront Drive and the alley east.

5.6. Resolution Authorizing the City’s Participation in NightCAP Grant.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Resolution Establishing 2010 rates for Special Services Parking District.

7. Reports of City Council Members

7.1. Report on National League of Cities (NLC) Conference.

8. Miscellaneous Business

8.1. Airport Commission Meeting, November 24, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

8.2 November 30, 2009, 7 p.m., Special Council Meeting, Minnesota River Room.

8.3. December 7, 2009, 6 p.m., Council Work Session, Blue Earth River Room.

8.4. December 8, 2009, 4:30 p.m., Multi-Modal Transportation Committee, Minnesota Valley Room.

8.5. December 8, 2009, 6 p.m., City Circle Advisory Committee, Blue Earth River Room.

8.6. December 14, 2009, 7 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Minnesota River Room (continuation of hearing from November 30, if necessary).

8.7. December 16, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission Meeting, Minnesota River Room.

8.8. December 17, 2009, 7:00 a.m., City of Mankato/Blue Earth County Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, City Center Hotel.

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, November 23, 2009 6:05 PM: Work Session

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:38:07 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

A G E N D A

1. Merger Study Preliminary Finding

2. Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

3. Adjournment

Monday, November 16, 2009 5:00 PM: Work Session

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:10:24 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

AGENDA

1. 2010 Budget

Ø Public Works

Ø Engineering

Ø CIP

2. Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

3. Adjournment

Monday, November 09, 2009 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:59:29 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. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of October 26, 2009.

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. Motion approving Youth Appointment to Planning Commission.

5.2. Motion approving Currency Exchange license for Pawn America.

5.3. Resolution Approving Applications to Conduct Off-Site Gambling for MAYBA.

5.4. Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install all-way stop at the intersection of Elm Street and 4^th Street.

5.5. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Unenclosed Seating Area – Grizzly’s Grill ‘N” Saloon, 1700 Madison Avenue (CY 40-09). By Request of Poepping/Grizzly’s Grill ‘N” Saloon and motion changing ownership to Ringneck Restaurants, Inc., DBA Grizzly’s Wood Fire Grill, 1700 Madison Avenue, Mankato.

5.6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute State Grant Agreement #94890 for Airport Maintenance and Operation for 2010 and 2011.

5.7. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Jacob Estates Phase VII. By Request of Larry and Kathleen Hoffrogge and Michael and Vicki Steele.

5.8. Resolution Approving Final Plat of JJL Industrial Park No. 2 – 3001 Third Avenue. By Request of JJL Investments.

5.9. Resolution Approving Final Plat of North Victory Drive Stage 3. By Request of the City of Mankato.

5.10. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Sakatah Fields No. 2. By Request of Drummer Development Inc.

5.11. Resolution adopting final assessments on Improvement No. 06065, rehabilitation/reconstruction of sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, and streets on Jamaica Drive, Catalina Drive, and Hawaiian Drive in Southview Heights Subdivision.

5.12. Resolution Determining Subdivision Construction Meets City Standards and Accepting Utilities and Street Surfacing as City-Maintained Infrastructure on Flagstone Lane, Foxfire Drive, and Harbor Hill Drive in Noah Estates.

5.13. Resolution Directing Parking Control:

· No Parking along the west side of Riverfront Drive from Washington Street to Lafayette Street. No Parking along the east side of Riverfront Drive from Vine Street to Lafayette Street.

· Two-hour parking along the east side of Riverfront Drive Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Washington Street to Vine Street.

· No Parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. along the east side of Riverfront Drive from Washington Street Vine St.

5.14. Report on quotations received for seasonal supply bids on snow removal.

5.15. Set date of hearing for November 23, 2009, on a Resolution establishing the 2010 rates for Special Services Parking District.

5.16. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute State Grant Agreement #95642 to purchase a Tractor for Snow Removal and Mower Attachment.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Resolution Vacating a Portion of Muir Drive located adjacent to Lots 4 and 5, Block 4, Deer Run Estates. By Request of Jonathan Kietzer and Hiniker Bill, LLC.

6.2. Resolution Vacating Portion of Alley located in Block 5, First Extension to East Mankato. By Request of Velmeir Companies (on behalf of CVS).

6.3. Resolution Annexing Property Under Joint Resolution; Resolution Approving Final Plat of Countryside Homes No. 2; and Ordinance Rezoning Property form T, Transition, to B-3, Highway Business District – 1100 South Victory Drive (CY 37-09). By Request of Countryside Properties, LLC.

6.4. Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 06064, Reconstruction of Thompson Ravine Road from Sixth Street easterly to 800 feet west of Victory Drive.

6.5. Assessment hearing on Improvement No. 09002, miscellaneous improvements as petitioned for by property owners.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Resolutions Approving Competitive Negotiated Sale of 2009 A General Obligation Bonds, 2009 B General Obligation Charter Bonds, 2009 C Revenue General Obligation Sales Tax Refunding Bonds and 2009 D General Obligation Refunding Bonds.

7.2. Overview of Relationship of Property Values and the Levy.

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Planning Commission Committee Meeting Minutes from October 28, 2009.

8.2. Intergovernmental Youth Asset Committee Meeting Minutes from October 22, 2009.

8.3. Multimodal Committee Meeting Minutes from November 3, 2009.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. November 16, 2009, 5 – 9:00 p.m., Budget Work Session (Public Works, Engineering, Capital Improvement Plan), Airport Conference Room.

9.2. November 18, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission Meeting, Minnesota River Room.

9.3. November 23, 2009, 6 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Minnesota River Room (followed by Budget Work Session from 6 – 9:00 p.m., Blue Earth River Room, Budget Recap/Appearance from Community Groups receiving City Financial Support).

9.4. November 30, 2009, 7 p.m., 2010 Budget Presentation/Hearing, Minnesota River Room.

9.5. December 7, 2009, 6 p.m., Council Work Session, Blue Earth River Room.

9.6. December 14, 2009, 7 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Minnesota River Room (continuation of hearing from November 30, if necessary).

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 02, 2009 5:00 PM: Work Session

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:22:07 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

Agenda

NOTE: There is no packet

1. 2010 Budget

Community Development
Public Safety

2. Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

3. Adjournment

Monday, October 26, 2009 6:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:31:53 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag

2. Recognition of 2010 Calendar Photo Contest Winners

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes

4.1. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of October 12, 2009.

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 Temporary Inclusion of Non Enclosed Premises in the Licensed Premises application (temporary outdoor patio) for Busties Inc., DBA Busters, 1325 Madison Avenue, Mankato.

6.2. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Blue Earth County for Election Technology Fund.

6.3. Resolution Directing Parking Control: Remove “No Parking” on the west side of Reed Street between Meray Boulevard and Caledonia Street.

6.4. Resolution Authorizing the city’s participation in Recovery Act: Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program.

6.5. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an application for financing with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for clean water revolving funds (Adams – Norton Water Main Upgrade Project).

6.6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an application for Financing with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for Clean Water Revolving Funds (42-inch Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Improvement Project).

6.7. Set Date of Hearing for November 9, 2009 for an Ordinance Rezoning Property from T, Transition, to B-3, Highway Business District. The properties are described as 3 acres located in the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 108 North, Range 26 West in Mankato Township (1100 S. Victory Drive). By Request of Larry Hesse.

6.8. Motion approving Consumption and Display Permit (Set up/Bottleclub License) for Caledonian Curling Club, 600 Hope Street, Mankato.

7. City Manager’s Report

7.1. Review of Dangerous Dog Ordinance.

· Motion Approving Hearing Officer’s Findings on Potentially Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal (Shawn Strauser).

8. Reports of City Council Members

8.1. Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from October 6, 2009.

9. Miscellaneous Business

9.1. October 27, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Airport Commission Meeting, Mankato Regional Airport.

9.2. October 28, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission Meeting, Minnesota River Room.

9.3. November 2, 2009, 5-9:00 p.m., City Council Budget Work Session (Community Development and Public Safety Dept.), Public Safety Center.

9.4. November 3, 3009, 4:30 p.m., Multi-Modal Transportation Committee, Minnesota Valley Room.

9.5. November 9, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Minnesota River Room (Economic Development Authority Meeting, 6 p.m., Blue Earth River Room).

9.6. November 16, 2009, 5 – 9:00 p.m., Budget Work Session (Public Works, Engineering, Capital Improvement Plan), Airport Conference Room.

9.7. November 18, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission Meeting, Minnesota River Room.

9.8. November 23, 2009, 6 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Minnesota River Room (followed by Budget Work Session from 6 – 9:00 p.m., Blue Earth River Room, Budget Recap/Appearance from Community Groups receiving City Financial Support).

9.9. November 30, 2009, 7 p.m., 2010 Budget Presentation/Hearing, Minnesota River Room.

9.10. December 7, 2009, 6 p.m., Council Work Session, Blue Earth River Room.

9.11. December 14, 2009, 7 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Minnesota River Room (continuation of hearing from November 30, if necessary).

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 26, 2009 6:05 PM: Work Session

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:41:22 GMT

Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

A G E N D A

1. 2010 City Manager’s Budget Introduction

2. Administrative Services

3. Civic Center

4. Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

5. Adjournment

Monday, October 12, 2009 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:40:20 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. Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of September 28, 2009.

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. Motion to approve the purchase of replacement vehicle for Public Safety.

5.2. Resolution Approving Hearing Officer’s Findings on Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal.

5.3. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Apartments Above the Ground Floor in the B-1, Community Business District – Bunting Lane. By Request of Hiniker Mill, LLC.

5.4. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Campus Cottages Subdivision No. 2 and Resolution Approving Amendment to Planned Unit Development. By Request of Jonathan Kietzer and Hiniker Mill, LLC.

5.5. Conditional Use Permit to Allow Apartments on the Ground Floor and Above the Ground and Resolution Approving Certificate of Design Compliance – 634 South Front Street. By Request of Shawn Clow/RCP.

5.6. Motion Approving the Preliminary Plat of Sibley Parkway Place. By Request of the Economic Development Authority of Mankato (EDA).

5.7. Resolution determining sufficiency of petition, filed pursuant to 429.031, Subdivision 3, and ordering Improvement No. 09002, miscellaneous improvements as petitioned for by property owners.

5.8. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing (November 9, 2009), without petition, for Improvement No. 06064, Reconstruction of Thompson Ravine Road from Sixth Street easterly to 800 feet west of Victory Drive.

5.9. Resolution Determining Subdivision Construction Meets City Standards and Accepting Utilities and Street Surfacing as City-Maintained Infrastructure on Roosevelt Circle from Adams Street to 480 feet north in Roosevelt Center.

5.10. Letter of Support for Legislative Proposals – Land Use Reform.

5.11. Set Date of Public Hearing for November 9, 2009 on Competitive Negotiated Sale of 2009 A General Obligation Bonds, 2009 B General Obligation Charter Bonds, 2009 C Revenue General Obligation Sales Tax Refunding Bonds and 2009 D General Obligation Refunding Bonds.

6. Public Hearing

6.1. Ordinance Rezoning Property from OR, Office Residential, to B-1, Community Business District and Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Commercial Use with the Floor Area in Excess of 10,000 feet – 1119 & 1131 Madison Avenue and 310 & 316 Belle Avenue. By request of Velmeir Properties on behalf of CVS Pharmacy.

6.2. Ordinance Amending Section 8.09 of the Mankato City Code regarding Loading Zones.

6.3. Ordinance Amending Section 4.04 of the Mankato City Code regarding Liquor Licenses.

Motion approving 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License for Jessy Corporation, DBA China Buffet, 1770 Madison Avenue, Mankato.

6.4. Licenses Ordinance Amending Sections of the Mankato City Code Relating to Multi-Modal Committee.

7. Licenses

7.1. Review of Rental License at 518 Lafayette.

8. City Manager’s Report

8.1. Report on Riverfront Drive Pedestrian Bridge (Mankato Place Ramp to Hy-Vee).

8.2. Request by Max Embacher for exception from Mankato City Code Section 5.42, Subd. 20 for a rental license at 448 N. 6th Street.

9. Reports of City Council Members

9.1. Motion approving membership in Greater Minnesota Environmental Trust and appointment of Council Member.

9.2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from September 23, 2009.

10.Miscellaneous Business

10.1. City of Mankato/Blue Earth County Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, October 15, 2009, 7 a.m., Mankato City Center Hotel.

10.2. Environmental Committee Meeting, October 21, 2009, 4 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.3. Intergovernmental Youth Asset Committee Meeting, October 22, 2009, 1 p.m., North Mankato Police Annex.

10.4. City Council Meeting (followed by Council Work Session), October 26, 2009, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.5. Airport Commission Meeting, October 27, 2009, 7 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

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, October 12, 2009 6:30 PM: EDA

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:06:56 GMT

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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes

14 September 2009

IV. New Business

· Housing

1. Resolution Approving Public Housing Administration Five Year and Annual Plan

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution.

2. Resolution Approving the Disposition Plan for 17 Camelot Lane

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution.

V. Reports/EDA Comments

VI. Adjournment

Monday, October 05, 2009 6:00 PM: Work Session

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:14:15 GMT

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AGENDA

1.                  Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group Report

2.                  Membership in Greater Minnesota Environmental Trust

3.                  Public Safety Study Update

4.                  Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

5.                  Adjournment

Monday, September 28, 2009 6:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:10:11 GMT
Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)

1.    Call Meeting to Order

1.1.     Roll Call

1.2.     Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag

2.    Approval of Agenda

3.    Approval of Minutes

3.1.     Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of September 14, 2009.

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 approving On Sale Liquor License, Sunday Liquor, and Liquor License Agreement for Number 4 of Mankato, LLC, DBA Number 4 American Bar and Kitchen, 124 Walnut Street, Mankato.

5.2.     Resolution Adopting Joint Economic Development Services Agreement Regarding the Greater Mankato Regional Marketplace.

5.3.     Motion Awarding Bid to Champion Coatings of Savage, MN for City Project 10016, North City Reservoir Interior Lining.

5.4.     Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an application for financing with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for Drinking Water Revolving Funds.

5.5.     Resolution determining sufficiency of petition, filed pursuant to 429.031, Subdivision 3, and ordering Improvement No. 08059, Sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, storm water management facilities, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Power Drive from 570 feet north of Victory Drive, north to Fieldcrest Drive within Eastwood Energy Center.

5.6.     Resolution adopting final assessments on:

·         Improvement No. 07072, Reconstruction of Oak Knoll Boulevard from Baker Avenue to Park View Avenue

·         Improvement No. 07056, Reconstruction of Byron Street from Front Street to Second Street and alley surfacing east of Byron Street.

5.7.     Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute MNDOT Grant Agreement #95443, Airport Fuel Management System.

5.8.     Motion approving License to Encroach – Graif Building, 3 Civic Center Plaza.

5.9.     Set Date of Public Hearing for October 12, 2009 for an Ordinance Rezoning Property from OR, Office Residential, to B-1, Community Business district. The properties are described as Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, and east 19 feet of Lot 13, Block 5, First Extension to East Mankato (310 and 316 Belle Avenue). By request of Velmeir companies (on behalf of CVS).

5.10. Set Date of Hearing for November 9, 2009:

(A) Resolution Vacating Portion of Alley located in Block 5, First Extension to East Mankato. By Request of Velmeir Companies (on behalf of CVS).

(B) Resolution Vacating a Portion of Muir Drive located adjacent to Lots 4 and 5, Block 4, Deer Run Estates. By Request of Jonathan Kietzer and Hiniker Bill, LLC.

6.    Public Hearing

6.1.     Resolution Approving Tax Increment Financing District No. 33-2 and the Use of Tax Increment Financing. By Request of Habitat for Humanity.

7.    City Manager’s Report

7.1.     Resolution Adopting Negotiated changes to 2009-2010 LELS (Police Commanders) Labor Agreement.

7.2.     Report on TIGER Grant application for Madison Avenue reconstruction.

7.3.     City Center Parking Policy.

8.    Reports of City Council Members

8.1.     Site Plan / Traffic Advisory Committee Summary of Comments from September 8, 2009.

9.    Miscellaneous Business

9.1.     October 5, 2009, 6 p.m., Council Work Session, Blue Earth River Room.

9.2.     October 6, 2009, 4:30 p.m., Multi-Modal Transportation Committee, Minnesota Valley Room.

9.3.     October 12, 2009, 7 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Minnesota River Room (EDA Meeting at 6 p.m.).

9.4.     October 15, 2009, 7 a.m., City of Mankato/Blue Earth County Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, Downtown Holiday Inn.

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, September 28, 2009 6:05 PM: Work Session

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:05:23 GMT
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A G E N D A

6 – 7 p.m.             Upcoming Legislation Sessions

Tim Flaherty, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

7 – 8 p.m.             Status of Regional Economic Effort and Report on GMG Programs

Jonathan Zierdt, Greater Mankato Growth

8 p.m.                   Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

Adjournment

Monday, September 14, 2009 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:14:55 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.     Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of August 24, 2009.

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 approving Application for Temporary Inclusion of Nonenclosed Premises in the Licensed Premises for Boomtown, 1600 Warren Street, #17, Mankato on October 3, 2009.

5.2.     Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Restaurant with Drive-Thru in the B-1, Community Business District – 1551 Tullamore Street. By DTA Ranch 1, Inc. (Pizza Ranch).

5.3.     Resolutions Approving Municipal Development District No. 36 and Tax Increment Financing District No. 36-1. By Request of Brennan Properties.

5.4.     Report on Supplemental Agreement No. 1 on Project No. 08046, Madison Avenue at Riverfront Drive.

5.5.     Resolution adopting final assessments on:

Improvement No. 07051, Reconstruction of Fuller Street from Bradley Street to Lewis Street

Improvement No. 07052, Reconstruction of Grace Court from Bradley Street to Lewis Street

Improvement No. 07070, Reconstruction of West Ninth Street from Baker Avenue to Hazel Street.

5.6.     Consideration of bids on Improvement No. 09030, Sibley Parkway, Phase 2B West.

5.7.     Motion to reject bids on City Improvement No. 08056, Coppers Edge, Phase 3.

5.8.     Motion approving Application for Temporary Inclusion of Nonenclosed Premises in the Licensed Premises for Buster’s, 1325 Madison Avenue, on September 26, 2009.

5.9.     Change Orders for Community Athletic Fields Additional Baseball Field:

(A)Motion Approving Change Order #1 to Midwest Fence and Manufacturing Company for the Community Athletic Fields Fence Construction.

(B)Motion Approving Change Order #1 to GreenCare for the Community Athletic Fields Irrigation/Electrical.

(C)Motion Approving Change Order #1 to Hodgman Drainage for the Community Athletic Fields Site Work.

5.10. Set October 12, 2009 as Date of Public Hearing for:

(A)Ordinance Amending Section 8.09 of the Mankato City Code regarding loading zones.

(B)Ordinance Amending Section of the Mankato City Code Relating to Multi- Modal Committee.

(C)Ordinance Amending Section 4.04 of the Mankato City Code regarding Liquor Licenses.

6.    Public Hearings:

6.1.     Estimated assessment hearing on Project No. 08061, Reconstruction Maple Street from Rock Street to Elm Street and Project No. 09027, Street resurfacing on Rock Street from Riverfront Drive to Maple Street and on Elm Street from railroad tracks to Maple Street.

6.2.     Final assessment hearing on Improvement No. 06077, necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Birkdale Drive (formerly St. Ann Drive) from St. Andrews Drive to 350 feet west.

6.3.     Final assessment hearing on Improvement No. 04021, necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Timberwolf Court and Heron Drive in Timberwolf Meadows Subdivision.

7.    Planning Commission:

7.1.     Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Conversion of Non-Conforming Use – 407 Ann Street. By Request of Gary Rudolf.

7.2.     Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow an Emergency Shelter in the M-1, Light Industrial District – 215 Maxfield Street. By Request of Partners for Affordable Housing.

7.3.     Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Apartments on the Ground Floor and Above the Ground Floor and Resolution Approving Certificate of Design Compliance – 634 South Front Street. By Request of Shawn Clow.

8.    City Manager’s Report

8.1.     Resolution Establishing a Preliminary Property Tax Levy for the Property Taxes to be collected during the 2010 Fiscal Year and Set Date of Budget Hearing for November 30, 2009.

8.2.     Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Howard R. Green Company for FEMA Levee Certification.

9.    Reports of City Council Members

9.1.     Multi-Modal Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from September 1, 2009.

9.2.     Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from August 26, 2009.

10.Miscellaneous Business

10.1. Environmental Committee Meeting, September 16, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.2. City of Mankato/Blue Earth County Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, September 17, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Holiday Inn.

10.3. Airport Commission Meeting, September 22, 2009, 7:00 a.m. Mankato Regional Airport.

10.4.  Planning Commission Meeting, September 23, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.5. Regular City Council meeting (followed by Council Work Session), September 28, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

10.6. Council Work Session, October 6, 2009, 6:00 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 14, 2009 6:00 PM: EDA

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:16:36 GMT
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AGENDA

Call to Order

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes
10 August 2009

New Business
Housing

Mankato EDA Five Year and Annual Plan for Public Housing Administration (PHA)
Recommended action – Review and provide comments for publication of draft.

Economic Development

Small Cities Development Program Commercial Rehabilitation Program Guidelines and Policies
Recommended action – Motion approving guidelines and polices.

Resolution Requesting the City Council for the Continuation of a Property Tax Levy for the Benefit of the Economic Development Authority for Fiscal Year 2010
Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution.

Reports/EDA Comments

Adjournment

Tuesday, September 08, 2009 6:00 PM: Work Session

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:20:24 GMT
Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)
Agenda

NOTE: No packet included

1.                  Continued Preliminary Budget Meeting

2.                  Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

3.                  Adjournment

Monday, August 24, 2009 6:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:44:39 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.     Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of August 10, 2009.

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 approving Buster’s Application for Temporary Inclusion of Non Enclosed Premises in the Licensed Premises for August 27-29, 2009.

5.2.     Motion approving Bids for Bus Fare Boxes.

5.3.     Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install 4-way Stop at the intersection of Heron Drive and Timberwolf Drive.

5.4.     Motion Approving Change Order #6 with Gridor for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Contract B, Filtration System and Plant Modifications.

5.5.     Resolution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment (and set date of hearing for September 14, 2009) for:

Improvement No. 06077, Necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Birkdale Drive (formerly St. Ann Drive) from St. Andrews Drive to 350 feet west.

Improvement No. 04021, Necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Timberwolf Court and Heron Drive in Timberwolf Meadows Subdivision.

5.6.     Review of Rental License at 314 N. 2nd Street – License No. 3460 (Motion staying 30- day suspension).

6.    City Manager’s Report

6.1.     Clarification of Neighborhood Parking Permit Policy.

6.2.     Elks Nature Center Update.

6.3.     Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program.

(A) Authorization Submitting TIGER Grant Application for Madison Avenue and County Road #17

(B) Authorization Supporting TIGER Grant Application for County Road 12 and County Road 12 Interchange.

7.    Reports of City Council Members

7.1.     Council Member Rovney – Traffic changes on North Broad Street/4th Street.

7.2.     Traffic and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes from August 13, 2009.

7.3.     Multi Modal Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from August 4, 2009.

8.    Miscellaneous Business

8.1.     Airport Commission Meeting, August 25, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

8.2.     Planning Commission Meeting, August 26, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

8.3.     Multi Modal Transportation Committee, September 1, 2009, 4:30 p.m., Minnesota Valley Room.

8.4.     Regular City Council Meeting, September 14, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Minnesota River Room. (EDA Meeting at 6:00 p.m.).

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, August 24, 2009 6:05 PM: Work Session

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:29:40 GMT
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A G E N D A

NOTE: There is no packet. The document will be available at the meeting.

Preliminary Budget Discussion

Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

Adjournment

Monday, August 10, 2009 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:07:38 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.     Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of July 27, 2009.

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 Approving PERA Phased Retirement Program Participation.

5.2.     Motion approving Temporary Inclusion of Nonenclosed Premises in the Licensed Premises for Oleander Saloon, 701 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato on August 22, 2009. .

5.3.     Resolution Authorizing the City’s Participation in Safe & Sober Communities Grant.

5.4.     Resolution of the Mankato City Council Requesting Decertification of Certain Properties within the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District (AA). .

5.5.     Resolution of the Mankato City Council requesting Decertification of Certain Properties within the Valley Park / Lower Campus Tax Increment Financing District (AD).

5.6.     Resolution adopting final assessments on Improvement No. 06093, Reconstruction of Owatonna Street from West Sixth Street to West Eighth Street.

5.7.     Report on Supplemental Agreement No. 1 on Project No. 09023, Park View Avenue reconstruction.

5.8.     Consideration of Bids on 208 Rogers Street Disposition.

5.9.     Consideration of Bids on Project No. 08059, Power Drive extension.

5.10. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Conversion of Non-Conforming Use – 407 Ann Street. By Request of Gary Rudolf.

5.11. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Automobile Sales and Service in the B-2, General Business District – 1804 North Riverfront Drive. By Request of Keith Findlay.

5.12. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Campus Cottages Subdivision and Resolution Vacating Utility Easements.   By Request of Campus Cottages, LLC.

5.13. Resolution Approving Wetland Sequencing and Replacement Plan – Campus Cottages. By Request of Campus Cottages, LLC.

5.14. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing (September 28, 2009) on the Proposed Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 33-2 and the Proposed Adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto.

6.    Public Hearings:

6.1.     Resolution Approving the Partial Vacation of Carson Drive. By request of Campus Cottages, LLC.

6.2.     Project Feasibility Hearing on Project No. 08061, Reconstruction Maple Street from Rock Street to Elm Street and Project No. 09027, Street resurfacing on Rock Street from Riverfront Drive to Maple Street and on Elm Street from railroad tracks to Maple Street.

6.3.     Final Assessment Hearing on Improvement No. 06067, Necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Paddington Parkway from Stoltzman Road to end.

6.4.     Public Hearing Regarding Establishment of Municipal Development District No. 36 and Tax Increment Financing District No. 36-1. By Request of Brennan Properties (former Embers Restaurant Site).

7.    City Manager’s Report

7.1.     Review of Rental License #953 – 213 Mound Avenue (previously discussed at July 27 Regular Meeting where cancellation was stayed until August 10, 2009).

8.    Reports of City Council Members

8.1.     Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from July 22, 2009.

9.    Miscellaneous Business

9.1.     Traffic and Safety Committee Meeting, August 13, 2009, 3:00 p.m., Minnesota Valley Room.

9.2.     Heritage Preservation Commission, August 13, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.3.     Environmental Committee Meeting, August 19, 2009, 4 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.4.     Regular City Council Meeting (followed by Council Work Session), August 24, 2009, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.5.     Planning Commission Meeting, August 26, 2009, 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, August 10, 2009 6:30 PM: EDA

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:19:29 GMT
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AGENDA

I.          Call to Order

II.     Approval of Agenda

III.        Approval of Minutes

13 July 2009

IV.             New Business

·        Housing

1. Possible Housing Tax Increment Financing Project – Habitat For Humanity, Rogers Street Property

Recommended action – Adoption of motion recommending setting date of hearing.

V.                 Reports/EDA Comments

2.     Foreclosure Report – 2^nd Quarter

VI.     Adjournment

Monday, August 03, 2009 6:00 PM: Work Session

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:39:14 GMT
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AGENDA

1.                  Preliminary Budget

2.                  Mankato/Blue Earth County Intergovernmental Cooperation

3.                  Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

4.                  Adjournment

Monday, July 27, 2009 6:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:10:36 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

3.1.     Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of July 13, 2009.

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 Alzheimer’s Walk at Sibley Park on September, 15, 2009.

5.2.     Resolution Appointing Election Judges and designating polling locations for a special election in County Commissioner District Number 1. (Primary Election August 13, 2009 and General Election September 3, 2009)

5.3.     Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Thomas R. Zahn & Associates LLC for the purpose of conducting a Historic Context Study for the City of Mankato.

5.4.     Motion to Waive Park Permit Fees for VINE Faith in Action Volunteer Recognition Event at Sibley Park on September 1, 2009.

5.5.     Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Enter into Purchase/Relocation Agreement with Wasko Properties, LLC.

5.6.     Set September 14, 2009 as date of hearing for the vacation of an unimproved alley located between Lots 83-90 and 92-100, Block 33, Dukes Park Addition. By Request of Morson-Ario VFW and Lakes Gas Company.

5.7.     Consideration of bids on Improvement No. 09024, Necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Timberwolf Drive from Savannah Drive to Carson Drive and reconstruction of a 330 foot section of Pohl Road 500 feet south of Timberwolf Drive.

5.8.     Consideration of bids for replacement of Civic Center Arena center hung scoreboard and operating system.

5.9.     Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install stop signs on Carver Road at CSAH 17 (Madison Avenue).

5.10. Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install stop signs on Flagstone Lane at CSAH 12.

6.    Licenses

6.1.     Review of rental license #3460 – 314 N Second Street

6.2.     Review of rental license #953 – 213 Mound Avenue

7.    City Manager’s Report

7.1.     Resolution Establishing the City Circle Advisory Committee and Appointing Council Representatives to the Committee.

7.2.     Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Verizon for Naming Rights to the Civic Center.

8.    Reports of City Council Members

8.1.     Traffic and Safety Committee Minutes from July 9, 2009

9.    Miscellaneous Business

9.1.     Airport Commission, July 28, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

9.2.     Council Work Session, August 3, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

9.3.     Multi Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, August 4, 2009, 4:30 p.m., Minnesota Valley Room.

9.4.     Economic Development Authority (EDA) Meeting, August 10, 2009, 6:00 p.m.

9.5.     Regular City Council Meeting, August 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m.

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, July 27, 2009 6:05 PM: Work Session

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:11:54 GMT
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A G E N D A

Year End Audit Presentation

Discuss Dynamic Signage

Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

Adjournment

Monday, July 13, 2009 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:50:58 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.     Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of June 22, 2009.

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 approving temporary non-enclosed premise application by City of Mankato (Alltel Center) for Ribfest to be held August 6-9, 2009.

5.2.     Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute an Agreement Renewing the Public Information Contract with Mankato Area Public Schools.

5.3.     Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Enter into Joint Use Agreement for Community Fields adjacent to Rosa Parks Elementary with Independent School District No. 77.

5.4.     Consideration of bids on Project No. 08067, Eginton Road and Layton Street and Project No. 09023, Park View Avenue.

5.5.     Consideration of bids on Seasonal Erosion and Sediment Control.

5.6.     Consideration of bids for 2009 Contract Seal Coating – Project 40114.

5.7.     Motion approving bids for Community Athletic Fields:

(a) Consideration of bids for Community Athletic fields site work.

(b) Consideration of bids for Community Athletic Fields irrigation and electrical work.

(c)  Consideration of bids for Community Athletic Fields fence installation.

5.8.     Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Apartments Above the Ground Floor in the B-1, Community Business District – 251 Bunting Lane. By Request of Greyknight Properties, LLC.

5.9.     Resolution Annexing Property Under Joint Resolution with Mankato Township. By Request of Mankato Township Board (Mankato Township Hall Building (788 S. Victory Drive) and adjacent Outlots E & F).

5.10. Resolution amending assessment rates for 2009 construction projects (reduction of annual interest rate from 6% to 5%).

5.11. Resolution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment (and set date of hearing for August 10, 2009) for Improvement No. 06067, Necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Paddington Parkway from Stoltzman Road to end.

5.12. Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report and Calling for Hearing (August 10, 2009) on Improvement No. 08061 & 09027, without petition, reconstruction Maple Street from Rock Street to Elm Street, and street resurfacing on Rock Street from Riverfront Drive to Maple Street and on Elm Street from railroad tracks to Maple Street.

5.13. Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Enter into Partnership Agreement with North Mankato and Southbend Township for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Levee Recertification.

6.    Public Hearings

6.1.     Ordinance Rezoning Property From T, Transition, to R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling District and Approving Planned Unit Development; Resolution Approving Standards for Planned Unit Development; and Motion Approving Preliminary Plat – Campus Cottages Subdivision. By Request of Campus Cottages, LLC.

6.2.     Estimated assessment hearing on Improvement No. 09024, necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Timberwolf Drive from Savannah Drive to Carson Drive and reconstruction of a 330 foot section of Pohl Road 500 feet south of Timberwolf Drive.

6.3.     Estimated assessment hearing on Improvement No. 09023, reconstruction of Park View Avenue from Ridgewood Street to Oak Knoll Boulevard.

6.4.     Project feasibility hearing on Project No. 08008, Milling, street resurfacing, and concrete rehabilitation on Riverfront Drive from Madison Avenue to Lafayette Street.

6.5.     Ordinance Amending Section 8.01 of the Mankato City Code regarding general parking regulations (prohibiting parking in front of cluster mailboxes).

6.6.     Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mankato Approving Mankato South Riverfront Tax Increment District and Motion Authorizing City Manager to Enter Into Negotiations for Property Purchase and Development Agreement.

7.    City Manager’s Report

7.1.     Resolution Supporting the Establishment of Interim Technical and Administrative ISTS Standards for Orderly Annexation Area I Consisting of Schaefer’s Subdivision and Greenwood Heights Subdivision, Lime Township.

8.    Reports of City Council Members

8.1.     Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2009.

8.2.     Blue Earth County Environmental Services Advisory Committee Minutes from March 19, 2009.

9.    Miscellaneous Business

9.1.     Environmental Committee Meeting, July 15, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Minnesota Valley Room.

9.2.     Planning Commission Meeting, July 22, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.3.     Regular City Council Meeting (followed by Work Session), July 27, 2009, 6:00 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, July 13, 2009 6:30 PM: EDA

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:04:49 GMT
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Agenda

I.         Call to Order

II.     Approval of Agenda

III.       Approval of Minutes

8 June 2009

IV.             New Business

Economic Development

1. Resolution of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Mankato Approving Mankato South Riverfront Tax Increment District and Review of Relocation/Development Status – Sibley Parkway Phase II.

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution

Housing

2. Consideration of bids to construct garages at Hoffman and Agency Roads.

Recommended action – Motion to award contract to Wilcon Construction for the bid amount of $129,690 with change order to remove service doors.

V.                 Reports/EDA Comments

3.     Possible Redevelopment Project - Blue Earth Environmental Company, Maple Street Improvements.

VI.     Adjournment

Monday, June 22, 2009 6:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:50:29 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.     Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of June 8, 2009.

4.    Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

4.1.     Jane Dow and Mary Lou Halderson – Mankato Area Fair Trade Initiative (MAFTI).

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.     Recognition of Ambassador Award to Katelin Rains, Minnesota State University Mankato senior, who won National Pole Vault Championship.

5.2.     Resolution Approving Lake Washington Improvement Association to conduct lawful gambling at Buster’s, 1325 Madison Avenue.

5.3.     Resolutions Directing Parking and/or Traffic Control:

(A) Resolution Directing Parking Control: Install “No Parking” on both sides along Sibley Parkway except in designated bump out locations.

(B) Resolution Directing Parking Control: Allow parking along both sides of Lamm Street from Linder Avenue to Patterson Avenue.

(C) Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install Yield Signs on Copper Village Circle/Maverick Drive at Timberwolf Drive.

(D) Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install Yield Signs on Maverick Drive at Copperfield Drive.

5.4.     Resolution Authorizing City Manager to enter into Joint Powers Agreement for the reimbursement of investigative overtime, training and provision of equipment for participation in the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, Child Sexual Predator Program.

5.5.     Resolution on the Proposal Deeming a Certain Parcel to be Occupied by a Structurally Substandard Building and Finding Certain Parcel to Be Covered with Improvements – Embers Building at 209 North Riverfront Drive; and Resolution Calling for Public Hearing on the Proposed Establishment of Municipal Development District No. 36 and Tax Increment Financing District No. 36-1 and the Proposed Adoption of a Development District and Tax Increment Financing District Relating Thereto.  By Request of Brennan Properties.

5.6.     Resolution Accepting Entitlement City Status under the Community Development Block Grant Program.

5.7.     Resolution Authorizing the Sale of City Development Property in Eastwood Energy Center. By Request of Nelson Family Enterprises.

5.8.     Consideration of Bids on Improvement No. 08046, channelization, revised traffic control signal system, and resurfacing on Madison Avenue from Riverfront Drive to Second Street.

5.9.     Resolution Approving the Proposed Reorganization of Charter Communications, Inc.

5.10. Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report, and Calling for Hearing (July 13, 2009) on Improvement No. 08008, without petition, milling and street resurfacing on Riverfront Drive from Madison Avenue to Lafayette Street.

5.11. Set Date of Public Hearing for:

(A) Ordinance Rezoning of Certain Property from T, Transition District, to a R-3, Limited Multiple Family Dwelling District. By Request of Campus Cottages, LLC (July 13, 2009).

(B) Resolution Approving the Partial Vacation of Carson Drive. By request of Campus Cottages, LLC (August 10, 2009).

6.    Public Hearings

6.1.     Project Feasibility Hearing on Improvement No. 09024, necessary sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Timberwolf Drive from Savannah Drive to Carson Drive and reconstruction of a 330 foot section of Pohl Road 500 feet south of Timberwolf Drive.

7.    City Manager’s Report

7.1.     Resolution Supporting Preparation of Capital Appropriations Request to State of Minnesota for Funds for Civic Center Auditorium and Arena Expansion.

7.2.     Resolution approving Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Application.

8.    Reports of City Council Members

8.1.     Traffic and Safety Committee Minutes from June 11, 2009.

8.2.     Multi Modal Transportation Committee Minutes from June 2, 2009.

9.    Miscellaneous Business

9.1.     Airport Commission Meeting, June 23, 2009, 7 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

9.2.     Planning Commission Meeting, June 24, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.3.     July 3, 2009, City Offices Closed in observance of Independence Day.

9.4.     Multi Modal Transportation Committee Meeting, July 7, 209, 4:30 p.m., Minnesota Valley Room.

9.5.     Regular City Council Meeting, July 13, 2009, 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, June 22, 2009 6:05 PM: Work Session

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:41:07 GMT
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Update on Emerald Ash Bore Infestation

Update on LGA Unallotment

Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

Adjournment

Monday, June 08, 2009 6:00 PM: EDA

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:29:20 GMT
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AGENDA

I.          Call to Order

II.     Approval of Agenda

III.        Approval of Minutes

11 May 2009

IV.             New Business

·        Housing

1. Resolution Approving Submission of Application for American Recovery and Re-Investment Act Grant Application and Grant Applications to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution

2. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Application to the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF) for Interim Acquisition/Rehabilitation Financing and Homebuyer Gap Financing for Foreclosure Recovery Program.

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution

·        Economic Development

3. Discussion Regarding Redevelopment Project and Possible Tax Increment Financing District - former Embers Site (209 North Riverfront Drive). By Request of Brennan Properties.

Recommended action – Motion authorizing staff to proceed with negotiation of predevelopment agreement and preparation of district materials

V.                 Reports/EDA Comments

4.     Financial Audit for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2008.

5.     Report on City Center Renaissance Revolving Loan – Wendy Anderson, Contessa Restaurant.

6.     Community Development Block Grant Notification.

VI.     Adjournment

Monday, June 08, 2009 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:50:18 GMT
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1.    Call Meeting to Order

1.1.     Roll Call

1.2.     Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag

2.    Presentation

2.1.     Award of Community Partnership Grant from Centerpoint Energy for use in Purchasing a Defibrillator.

2.2.     Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society Update (10 Minutes).

3.    Approval of Agenda

4.    Approval of Minutes

4.1.     Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of May 26, 2009.

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

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.

6.1.     Motion approving change of Class R On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday Liquor License to Tav on the Avenue Inc. (from P-Jack Properties, Inc.) at 1120 Madison Avenue, Mankato.

6.2.     Traffic Modifications per City Center Renaissance Transportation Plan:

(A)Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Remove a “Stop Sign” on 2nd Street at Plum Street for the southwesterly movement of traffic.

(B)Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install “4-way Stop” at the intersection of 2nd Street & Liberty Street.

(C)Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install “4-way Stop” at the intersection of Mulberry Street & 4th Street.

(D)Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install “4-way stop” at intersection of Broad Street and Liberty St.

(E)Resolution Directing Traffic Control: Install “Stop Signs” along 4th Street at Main Street.

6.3.     Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and Director of Public Works to execute a grant contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to receive American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for the purchase of two (2) Class 700 buses.

6.4.     Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for a pandemic mass dispensing site between Blue Earth County Human Services and the City of Mankato.

6.5.     Resolution Approving a Routine Maintenance Agreement (#94756) along Trunk Highway 169 between the City of Mankato and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

6.6.     Mankato Regional Airport Runway 4/22 Rehabilitation (overlay):

(A)Motion awarding bid for schedule 1 (runway 4/22 rehabilitation) and accepting bid for Schedule 3 (asphalt reinforcement mesh) if additional federal funding become available).

(B)Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for Runway 4/22 rehabilitation.

(C)Motion approving task order #3 to Master Engineering Services Agreement with Mead and Hunt to provide construction engineering services for the Runway 4/22 rehabilitation at the Mankato Regional Airport.

6.7.     Mankato Regional Airport Runway 4/22 Lighting:

(A)Motion awarding bids for schedule 2 to install REIL’s, PAPI’s, threshold lights, and miscellaneous electrical for Runway 4/22.

(B)Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to use non-primary entitlement funds (#AIP 3-27-0055-18-09) for Runway 4/22 lighting and electrical work.

(C)Motion approving Task Order #4 to Master Engineering Services Agreement with Mead and Hunt to provide construction engineering services for the Runway 4/22 lighting and electrical improvements at the Mankato Regional Airport.

6.8.     Resolution Approving the Formulation of a Complete Count Committee for the 2010 Census.

6.9.     Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Minnesota State University – Mankato for Transit Services.

6.10. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Continuance of the Public Transit Assistance Program Contract with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation.

6.11. Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition, Ordering Preparation of report and Calling for Hearing (June 22, 2009) on Improvement No. 09024, extension of Timberwolf Drive from Savannah Drive to Carson Drive and reconstruction of a 330 ft. section of Pohl Road 500 feet south of Timberwolf Drive.

6.12. Resolution approving Right of Way Plat of Alley Plat in Block 1, Dukes Addition (Ann Street to May Street between Riverfront Drive and Second Street).

6.13. Resolution Annexing Property Under Joint Resolution with Mankato Township. By Request of Campus Cottages, LLC (property adjacent to the new elementary school).

6.14. Set July 13, 2009 as date of public hearing for an Ordinance Amending Section 8.01 of the Mankato City Code regarding General Parking Regulations (prohibiting parking in front of cluster mailboxes).

6.15. Motion approving additional Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Application.

7.    Public Hearings

7.1.     Estimated Assessment Hearing on Improvement No. 09007, sidewalk construction on:

·         Stadium Road from Ellis Avenue to 1,350 feet west

·         Kreig Street from Swiss Street to Meray Boulevard

·         Winkler Street from Belleview Avenue to 150 feet south

7.2.     Estimated Assessment Hearing on Improvement No. 08067, rehabilitation of Eginton Road from Baker Avenue to Sunset Boulevard and replacement of sanitary sewer and water mains and surfacing on Layton Street.

7.3.     Project Feasibility Hearing on Improvement No. 09023, reconstruction of Park View Avenue from Oak Knoll Boulevard to Ridgewood Street.

8.    Licenses

8.1.     Review of rental license #586 – 119 E Welcome Avenue, Apt. 2.

9.    City Manager’s Report

9.1.     Resolution Declaring a Hazardous Building and Ordering Repair or Removal of the Structure at 117 E. Washington Street (continued from May 26, 2009, Regular Council Meeting).

9.2.     Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with PFA for Loan Authorization for Financing Improvements (Madison Lake and Lakes Area Projects).

9.3.     Resolution Supporting Submittal of Capital Appropriations Request to State of Minnesota for Funds to Study Minnesota River Trail Connection Between Greater Mankato Area and City of St. Peter.

9.4.     Motion Appointing Council Members to Serve on Ad Hoc Committee to Examine Possible Dynamic Signage Standards.

10.Reports of City Council Members

10.1. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from May 27, 2009.

10.2. Multi Modal Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from May 5, 2009.

11.Miscellaneous Business

11.1. Environmental Committee Meeting, June 17, 2009, 4:00 p.m., MN Valley Room.

11.2. City of Mankato/Blue Earth County Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, June 18, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Holiday Inn.

11.3. Regular City Council Meeting, June 22, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Minnesota River Room (followed by Council Work Session in Blue Earth River Room).

11.4. Airport Commission Meeting, June 23, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

11.5. Planning Commission Meeting, June 24, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

11.6. July 4th Holiday Observance (Offices Closed), July 3, 2009.

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

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 6:05 PM: Work Session

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:52:11 GMT
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AGENDA

Revised Multi-Modal Committee Organization

Discuss Special Board of Review Status

Resident and Non-Resident User Group at Airport

Dynamics Electronic Signage

Proposed Naming Rights at Alltel Center

High Priority Federal Transportation Funding Request

State Budget Update

4^th of July Fireworks Status

Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

Adjournment

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 6:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:00:36 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.       Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of May 11, 2009.

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.       Consideration of Bids on City Improvement No. 08065, reconstruction of Willard Street and Fulton Street.

5.2.       Consideration of Bids on City Improvement No. 09004, reconstruction 2009 Subsurface drains.

5.3.       Resolution Declaring a Hazardous Building and Ordering Repair or Removal of the Structure at 117 E. Washington Street.

5.4.       Motion approving Appointments Committee recommendation for new appointments and reappointments to various city citizen committees.

5.5.       Resolution Directing Parking Control: Install “No Parking, Standing or Stopping from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday” along the south side of Main Street from Kennedy Street to a point 360’ feet easterly.

6.      City Manager’s Report

6.1.       Resolution Approving Special Legislation Relating to the South Riverfront Tax Increment Financing District and Resolution Setting July 13, 2009 as Date of Hearing for District Modification.

6.2.       Report on Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association Meeting.

7.      Reports of City Council Members

7.1.       Intergovernmental Youth Asset Committee Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2009.

7.2.       Traffic and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2009.

8.      Miscellaneous Business

8.1.       Planning Commission Meeting, May 27, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

8.2.       Council Work Session, June 1, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

8.3.       EDA Meeting, June 8, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Blue Earth River Room.

8.4.       Regular City Council Meeting, June 8, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

8.5.       Environmental Committee Meeting, June 17, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Minnesota Valley 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, May 11, 2009 6:30 PM: EDA

Thu, 07 May 2009 08:29:03 GMT
Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)
AGENDA

I.          Call to Order

II.     Approval of Agenda

III.        Approval of Minutes

13 April 2009

IV.             New Business

Economic Development

1. Exercise Option to Purchase – 1970 Excel Drive. By Request of AEP Industries Inc.

Recommended action – Motion recommending adoption of City Council Resolution Authorizing Property Sale.

2. Consideration of Possible Purchase for Replacement Housing – 208 Rogers Street.

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution.

Housing

3. Resolution adopting a change in the Ledger Format & Banking System for the Mankato Economic Development Authority.

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution.

V.                 Reports/EDA Comments

4. Closing the Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List.

VI.     Adjournment

Monday, May 11, 2009 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:06:58 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.       Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of April 13, 2009.

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 approving Application for Non Enclosed Premise in the Licensed Premise (outdoor patio) Savoy Bar & Grill, 526 S. Front Street.

5.2.       Motion approving On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License (Gold Star) and Sunday Liquor for Northwood’s Café and Grill LLC, DBA Northwood’sCafe & Grill, 1010 Raintree Road.

5.3.       Motion approving Application for Temporary Inclusion of Nonenclosed Premises in the Licensed Premises for Wine Café, 301 N. Riverfront Drive (for BENCHS event to be held on June 13).

5.4.       Resolution Approving Premise Permit Application by Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association (MAYBA) to conduct lawful gambling at Hazzard, 410 S. Front Street.

5.5.       Motion to approve the purchase of replacement vehicles and equipment for Public Safety and Public Works.

5.6.       Resolution to approve fee schedule for administrative costs to manage tall grass and weed nuisances.

5.7.       Resolution Authorizing the Extension of the Elks Nature Center Agreement through August 31, 2009.

5.8.       Resolution Authorizing Sale of City Development Property – 1970 Excel Drive. By Request of AEP Industries Inc.

5.9.       Resolution Amending Planned Unit Development and Resolution Vacating Utility Easements. By Request of Bradford Development of Mankato, LLC.

5.10. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit to Allow Ambulance Services in the B-1, Community Business District. By Request of Gold Cross Ambulance.

5.11. Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Sewer Capacity Agreement with Blue Earth County.

5.12. Resolution Declaring Hazardous Structure on the property located at 117 E. Washington Street.

5.13. Consideration of Bids on City Improvement No. 22904, Intergovernmental Center 3rd Floor Remodel.

5.14. Consideration of Bids on City Improvement No. 07061, Reconstruction of West Eighth Street from Baker Avenue to Woodland Avenue.

5.15. Consideration of Bids on City Improvement No. 07060, Reconstruction of Mabel Street from Riverfront Drive to Fourth Street.

5.16. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing (June 8, 2009), without petition, for Improvement No. 09023, Reconstruction of Park View Avenue from Oak Knoll Boulevard to Ridgewood Street.

6.      Public Hearings

6.1.       Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 09007, without petition, critical link sidewalk construction on:

Stadium Road from Ellis Avenue to 1,350 feet west

Kreig Street from Swiss Street to Meray Boulevard

Winkler Street from Belleview Avenue to 150 feet south

6.2.       Project feasibility hearing on Improvement No. 08067, Rehabilitation of Eginton Road from Baker Avenue to Sunset Boulevard and replacement of sanitary sewer and water mains and surfacing on Layton Street.

6.3.       Assessment hearing for Improvement No. 06069, Construction of sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Augusta Drive, Grovebrook Drive, Grovebrook Court, Grovebrook Circle, Arrowwood Court and Bakersfield Court within Country Club Estates No. 18.

6.4.       Resolution Adopting Facilities Plans for Sanitary Sewer Improvements to the 42” Collector Line from Mound Avenue to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Continued public hearing from April 13

7.      City Manager’s Report

7.1.       Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Bids for Phase I Construction, Community Athletic Fields.

7.2.       Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Enter Into a Partnership Agreement for the Mankato Area Transportation and Planning Study (MATAPS) and Motion Appointing Council Member to the Policy Advisory Committee.

7.3.       Resolution Authorizing Participation in the U.S. Highway 169 Coalition Joint Powers Agreement.

7.4.       Legislative Update.

8.      Reports of City Council Members

8.1.       Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 22, 2009.

9.      Miscellaneous Business

9.1.       Environmental Committee Meeting, May 20, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Minnesota Valley Room.

9.2.       City of Mankato/Blue Earth County Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, May 21, 7:00 a.m., Holiday Inn.

9.3.       City Offices Closed Due to Memorial Day Holiday, May 25, 2009

9.4.       Airport Commission Meeting, May 26, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

9.5.       Regular City Council Meeting, May 26, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Minnesota River Room (followed by Council Work Session).

9.6.       Planning Commission Meeting, May 27, 2009, 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, April 20, 2009 6:00 PM: Work Session

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:34:22 GMT
Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)
AGENDA

Highway 169 Partnership

Federal Lobbying Efforts

MATAPS Update Partnership Agreement

Elks Nature Center Agreement Renewal

Mankato/St. Peter Trail Options

Public and City Council Comments on Other Issues

Adjournment

Monday, April 13, 2009 6:30 PM: EDA

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:57:01 GMT
Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)
I.          Call to Order

II.     Approval of Agenda

III.       Approval of Minutes

23 March 2009

IV.             New Business

·        Economic Development

1. Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Lot 9, Block 17, City of Mankato (320 North 2nd Street)

Recommended action – Motion recommending adoption of the attached resolution



V.                 Reports/EDA Comments

2. Spartech Property Disposition

3. City Center Renaissance Loan Funds

4. Comparison of Mankato/North Mankato Draft Agreement

VI.     Adjournment

Monday, April 13, 2009 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:33:27 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

3.1.       Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of March 23, 2009.

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 approving On and Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor, Sunday Liquor, On and Off Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses, Liquor Establishment Dance, Non-Enclosed Premise and Wine Licenses for the period May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010.

5.2.       Motion approving Application for Non Enclosed Premise in the Licensed Premise (outdoor patio) and License to Encroach for Rounder’s Sports Bar and Grill, 414 South Front Street, Mankato.

5.3.       Motion approving Application for Non Enclosed Premise in the Licensed Premise (outdoor patio) for Wow Zone, 2030 Adams Street, Mankato.

5.4.       Motion approving 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License for Mankato Area Catholic Schools, 145 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato for MACS Night on May 2, 2009.

5.5.       Motion approving new City Limited On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License – Culinary/Cooking Classes – for My Sister’s Kitchen LLC, DBA My Sister’s Kitchen, 1817 Adams Street, Mankato.

5.6.       Motion approving in direct in-kind request (park permit fees) and denying direct in-kind request (Public Safety and Public Works personnel) for Solstice on June 18-20 at Land of Memories Park.

5.7.       Motion approving Letter of Understanding with the Mankato Family YMCA for programming at Tourtellotte Pool.

5.8.       Motion approving License to Encroach – ADM additional Train Rail Line along Lind Street Blvd.

5.9.       Motion to approve the purchase of replacement vehicles and equipment for Public Works.

5.10. Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Lot 9, Block 17, City of Mankato (320 North 2nd Street).

5.11. Resolution Approving Final Plat (T.A.W. Subdivision). By Request of Thomas Warrant.

5.12. Resolution Vacating Utility Easements (Block 2 Deer Run Estates). By request of Hiniker Mill, LLC.

5.13. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Victory Drive, Phase 2.

5.14. Resolution revising plans and specifications on Improvement No. 07053, Reconstruction of Dane Street from Madison Avenue to Marsh Street (eliminating sidewalk construction on east side between Madison and Fair.)

5.15. Resolution ordering preparation of report, and calling for hearing (May 11, 2009) on Improvement No. 09007, without petition: Sidewalk construction on:

Stadium Road from Ellis Avenue to 1,350 feet west

Kreig Street from Swiss Street to Meray Boulevard

Winkler Street from Belleview Avenue to 150 feet south

Dane Street from Marsh Street to Lori Lane (pending action of previous item).

5.16. Resolution ordering preparation of report and calling for hearing (May 11, 2009), without petition, on Improvement No. 08067, Rehabilitation of Eginton Road from Baker Avenue to Sunset Boulevard and replacement of Sanitary Sewer and water mains and surfacing on Layton Street.

5.17. Resolution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment and set date of hearing for May 11, 2009, for Improvement No. 06069, construction of sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, grading, base, curb and gutter, and bituminous surfacing on Augusta Drive, Grovebrook Drive, Grovebrook Court, Grovebrook Circle, Arrowwood Court and Bakersfield Court within Country Club Estates No. 18.

5.18. Consideration of Bids on City Improvement No. 08057, Timberwolf Drive extension from Heron Drive to 972 feet east.

5.19. Consideration of Bids on City Improvement No. 09021, Carver Road surfacing.

5.20. Consideration of Bids on City Improvement Nos. 45113 & 09015 Riverfront Park Sculpture.

6.      Public Hearings

6.1.       Estimated assessment hearing on bituminous milling, selected curb and gutter replacement, installation of sub drain lines, replacement of utility service lines, if required, and bituminous resurfacing on:

Project No. 09008 Mayvis Boulevard from Adams Street to south end

Project No. 09009 Capital Drive from McConnell Street to Pfau Street

Project No. 09010, McConnell Street from Anderson Drive to Marsh Street

Project No. 09011, Belmont Drive from Main Street to Agency Road

Project No. 09012, Dolph Road from Iota Street to Ellis Avenue

6.2.       Estimated assessment hearing on Project No. 07060, Reconstruction of Mabel Street from Riverfront Drive to Fourth Street.

6.3.       Estimated assessment hearing on Project No. 08065, Reconstruction of Willard Street from Pleasant Street to Fulton Street and of Fulton Street from Willard Street to Marshall Street.

                   6.4.       Ordinance Amending Section 12.02 of the Mankato City Code regarding Erosion and Sediment Control.

6.5.       Facilities Plans for Sanitary Sewer Improvements to the 42” Collector Line from Mound Avenue to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Continue public hearing to May 11, 2009.

7.      City Manager’s Report

7.1.       Report on Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

8.      Reports of City Council Members

8.1.       Traffic and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes from March 16, 2009.

8.2.       Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from March 25, 2009.

9.      Miscellaneous Business

9.1.       Environmental Committee Meeting, April 15, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Minnesota Valley Room.

9.2.       City of Mankato/Blue Earth County Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, April 16, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Holiday Inn.

9.3.       Council Work Session, April 20, 2009, 6 p.m., Blue Earth River Room (subject to Council Member’s schedule).

9.4.       Planning Commission Meeting, April 22, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Minnesota River Room.

9.5.       Inter City Leadership Visit, April 26-27, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Chaska, MN. (No Regular City Council Meeting will be held).

9.6.       Airport Commission Meeting, April 28, 2009, 7:00 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport.

9.7.       Council Work Session, May 4, 2009, 4:00 p.m. Blue Earth River Room.

9.8.       Regular City Council Meeting, May 11, 2009, 7:00 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, April 06, 2009 6:00 PM: Work Session

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:41:27 GMT
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This meeting has been canceled.

Monday, March 23, 2009 6:30 PM: EDA

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:57:07 GMT
Meeting Packet (Large File -- PDF)
AGENDA

I.         Call to Order

II.     Approval of Agenda

III.        Approval of Minutes

8 December 2008

IV.             New Business

Economic Development

1. Approval of Option to Purchase Letter and Authorization to Negotiate Terms and Conditions for Purchase Agreement for Lot 1, Block 3, Eastwood Industrial Centre. By Request of AEP Industries, Inc.

Recommended action – Motion approving option letter and authorization to negotiate terms and conditions for purchase of Lot 1, Block 3, Eastwood Industrial Centre.



Housing

2. Resolution Accepting American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Public Housing Capital Funds and Revision of the Five Year Action Plan.

Recommended action – Adoption of the attached resolution

V.               Reports/EDA Comments

VI.     Adjournment