Minutes of the
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Council Meeting
Item #1- Call to
Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting was called to order at 6:00pm
All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance
Members Present: Jim Hemmesch, Jeff Mackedanz, Scott Kron, Mike Mathiasen
Members Absent: Tim Paczkowski
Also Attending: Martin Bode, City Clerk/Administrator; Matthew Loven, Rinke Noonan; Gordy Dingmann, Public Works Director; Pat Evens, Councilor Elect; Tammy Paczkowski, Cold Spring Record; Dave Gruenes, Stearns Electric;
Item #2 - Approval of
Agenda
Mayor Hemmesch asked if there were any additions or corrections to the agenda.
Motion made by Councilor Mackedanz to Approve Agenda, seconded by
Councilor Kron; Passed unanimously.
Item #3 – Approval of
the Consent Agenda
a) Resolution
194-12 Approval of Application for Exempt Permit Knights of
Motion made by Councilor Kron, to approve Resolution 194-12 Approval of
Application for Exempt Permit Knights of
Item #4 – Presentations
and Action Items - none
Item #5 – Public
Hearing – Matthew Loven, Rinke Noonan
Mayor Hemmesch opened the public hearing at 6:01 pm
Matthew Loven reviewed the 3 ordinances. Loven noted that there needs to be a change on section 2.8, deleting the 90 day language, allowing for the start date of February 6, 2013 date.
a) Consideration of Ordinance 2012-105 NSP d/b/a Excel Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance
b) Consideration of Ordinance 2012-106 Center Point Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance
c) Consideration of Ordinance 2012-107 Stearns Coop Franchise Fee Ordinance
Mayor Hemmesch asked for any additional questions or comments, hearing no more Mayor Hemmesch closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion approving Ordinances 2012-105 NSP dba/ Excel Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance, 2012-106 Center Point Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance, and 2012-107 Stearns Coop Franchise Fee Ordinance.
Motion made by Councilor Kron, second by Councilor Mathiasen to approve
Ordinances 2012-105 NSP dba/ Excel Energy Franchise
Fee Ordinance, 2012-106 Center Point Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance, and
2012-107 Stearns Coop Franchise Fee Ordinance .
Motion passed unamimously
Item #6 – Additional
Purchase Requisitions - none
Item #7 – Other
Matters of Concern and Related Matters
Dave Gruenes, Stearns Electric, reported that there are funds available through Stearns Electric Association; 1. Low interest loans 2. Grants for LED lighting.
Item #8– Adjournment
Mayor Hemmesch asked if there were any additional items for the Council to consider. Hearing no further comments, he asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
A motion was made by Councilor Kron, to adjourn the meeting, Seconded
by Councilor Mackedanz. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 6:12 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Martin Bode
Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer