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THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2012
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order: Mayor Beaudet called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present:
Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present:
City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Andy Pratt, Finance Director Caruso,
and City Engineer Long. Absent: City Planner Richards.
II. Suringsted/Fiscal Disnaraities
Councilmember Abrahamson reported that he learned of a study that Springsted
had completed for the City of Bloomington and thought a similar study may be
worth pursuing regarding the financial impacts of the St. Croix River Crossing
project. He stated that the City was a fiscal disparities contributor and could
possibly use that resource. Abrahamson also noted that Representative Lohmer
offered a bill which would define the City as a state aid city.
Nick Dragisich and Anthony Schertler of Stringsted were present at the meeting.
Dragisich reviewed a proposal which was provided to the City Council. He stated
that they were proposing to first look at capital costs, determine how much could
be supported by fiscal disparities contributions, determine what the impact to
• fiscal disparities would be, and then come back to council with a final report and
recommendation.
City Administrator Johnson stated the study would cost a lump sum of $5,500.
Finance Director Caruso reported that the money for the study could come from
the general fund or the 500 fund.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved for
entering into an agreement with Sprinsted at the quoted rate. Carried 5 -0.
III. St. Croix River Crossing:
Councilmember McComber reported that the St. Croix River Crossing Coalition
had a long discussion at its last meeting and most of it was regarding Oak Park
Heights. She reported that some members of the Coalition were present at that
evening's meeting to show their support for Oak Park Heights. Commissioner
Kriesel, Chuck Dougherty, and Chuck LeRoux were present in the audience.
Councilmember Runk questioned how much the City would get for state aid if
Representative Lohmer's bill passed. Councilmember McComber reported it
would be between $150,000 and $200,000.
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• City Administrator Johnson reported that Adam Johnson and Mr. Chiglo of
MnDOT expressed an interest in meeting with the City Council prior to their
March 27 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to set
that meeting in a worksession for March 27, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
III. Adjourn:
Adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, lavi ieaet ntent a ,
Ce
er Pinski
Ad ministrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor
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