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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
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Acting Mayor Schilling convened the January, 2007 City Council orkshop at 7:03 PM on Monday, 08 January
2007. Present were Councilors Schilling, Watson and Councilor -Elect Artig-Swomley. Also present were City Clerk
Magnuson, City Engineer Justin Gese and Economic Development Specialist Ron Seymour of SEH.
Following introductions, Mr. Seymour presented information from SEH on their economic development services.
Mr. Seymour spoke regarding revenue streams for City's which primarily include taxes, fees, charges for service and
grants. A great deal of the discussion focused on funding the pending developments at Hoffman Corners and Hartford
housing on County Road E as well as the infrastructure these projects will require. Seymour also spoke of criteria
required for participation in the Public Facility Drinking Water Revolving Fund including acid tests for participation
based on Median Family Income, more than 50%1\ well contamination and other criteria. Community Development
Block Grants were also discussed. Criteria to be considered for CDBG funding are: 1) imminent threat; 2) low/moderate
income family benefit; and, 3) elimination of slum/blight.
Other discussion focused on low interest loans available from the Met Council for small cities to complete their
Comprehensive Municipal Plans. The Met Council will fund up to 75% to a maximum of $40,000 for two (2) years
interest free. Mr. Seymour also presented a Met Council map indicating the Gem Lake Hills golf course may be
considered for open space by the Met Council. Mr. Seymour provided a hand out on the Met Council loan program.
Discussion then focused on programs offered by the MN Department of Employment & Economic Development
(DEED) which included a handout.
Mr. Seymour also suggested input from Ehlers & Associates and Bond Counsel would be important for the City to
receive and familiarize themselves with.
Discussion of grants including monies from the DNR, State Lottery, Petro Fund Clean-up, and other resources
followed. Additional discussion of charges for service for refuse collection, enterprise funds, franchises, etc. followed.
Discussion of water well testing also ensued.
Following additional discussion, Acting -Mayor Schilling thanked all in attendance for coming this evening. The
workshop was adjourned at 8: 10 pm.
AUTHORED:
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Hutch Schilling
Acting -Mayor
efilc: Minutes 12007/21 Oj anwm 2007. wpd
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