City Council Meeting 07/26/2021 05:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to due notice and call thereof, a Regular meeting of the Grand Rapids City Council will be held on Weekday, Monday, July 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, 420 North Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

CALL OF ROLL:

PUBLIC FORUM:

COUNCIL REPORTS:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.Approve City Council minutes for Monday, July 12, 2021 Worksession and Regular meetings.

VERIFIED CLAIMS:

2.Consider approving the verified claims for the period July 7, 2021 to July 19, 2021 in the total amount of $1,939,520.59 of which $264,852.73 are debt service payments.

ACKNOWLEDGE MINUTES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

3.Acknowledge approved minutes for Boards & Commissions

June 9, 2021 Library Board Minutes

June 15, 2021 Golf Board Minutes

June 12, 15, 29, 2021 PUC Minutes

May 26, 2021 and June 17, 2021 Human Rights Minutes

CONSENT AGENDA:

4.Consider adopting a resolution approving LG230 Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling for Confidence Learning Center.
5.Consider approving a contribution of $5,000 to Mt. Itasca for artificial tracks on their ski jumps.
6.Consider adopting a resolution approving LG230 Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling for Confidence Learning Center
7.Consider amending Purchasing Policy to increase threshold amounts for Micro Purchases and Small Purchases.
8.Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the 2021 budgeted operating transfers.
9.Consider adopting a resolution accepting the donation of a picnic table from David and Sharon Marty to be placed on Crystal Lake Park.
10.Consider approving the School Resource Agreement for the 2021 – 2022 School Year
11.Consider entering into lease agreements with ISD 318 for use of the IRA Civic Center, Bob Streetar Field, and the Grand Rapids Sports Complex.
12.Consider making a motion to retire a city asset at auction and utilize McLaughlin Auctioneers LLC.
13.Consider approving easement related to Linda Lane Ditching project and authorize payment.
14.Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City to make application to the MN Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Development Partnerships grant program for the Minnesota Autonomous Rural Transit (MARTI) Project.
15.Consider approving temporary liquor license for Itasca Curling Club, event scheduled for August 14, 2021.
16.Consider signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Itasca County Toward Zero Deaths Coalition.
17.Consider adopting a resolution accepting $50,000 grant from MN Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Downtown Streetscapes Grant Program for the Grand Iron Range CAV Project
18.Consider Amendment #1 to the Consulting Agreement with The Plum Catalyst
19.Consider approving New Fire Hall Max Gray Construction Phase 2 Change Order #007.
20.Consider approving temporary liquor license for Klockow Brewing Oktoberfest event.
21.Consider approving an easement with Minnesota Power related to the Solar Project at the GPZ Airport.

SET REGULAR AGENDA:

ADMINISTRATION:

22.Consider amending job description and reclassify Community Development Specialist to Zoning Administrator.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

23.Consider authorizing the Mayor’s execution of a Financial Assistance Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration for the Grand Rapids/Cohasset Industrial Park Infrastructure Project.

FINANCE:

24.Consider adopting a resolution providing for the sale of $1,235,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C.
25.Consider adopting a resolution approving Demand Charge Agreement and authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
26.Consider adopting a resolution providing for the sale of $1,225,000 General Obligation Utility Refunding Bonds, Series 2021D.

ADJOURNMENT:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 9, 2021 AT 5:00 PM

Hearing Assistance Available: This facility to equipped with a hearing assistance system.

MEETING PROTOCOL POLICY: Please be aware that the Council has adopted a Meeting Protocol Policy which informs attendees of the Council’s desire to conduct all City meetings in an orderly manner which welcomes all civil input from citizens and interested parties. If you are unaware of the policy, copies (orange color) are available in the wall file by the Council entrance.

ATTEST: Kimberly Gibeau, City Clerk