Lanesboro City Council
Monday, January 22nd, 2008
Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.

Present: Steve Rahn, Kevin Drake, Tom Dybing and Vince Jeannette
Absent: O’Connor
Visitors: Paul Reuvers – Attorney from Iverson Reuvers, Tom Manion, Lisa Brainard and Jade Wangen

REGULAR MEETING:
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Rahn.
The agenda was approved, with the addition of EDA appointments, with a motion by Drake, second by Dybing, motion carried.
The minutes from the regular City Council meeting on January 7th, 2008 were approved with a motion by Rahn, second Drake, motion carried.

PERSONS WITH BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL:
N/A

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Library: January 14th, 2008 – No report given.
Chamber Annual Meeting: January 14th, 2008 - Vickerman reported on the Annual Meeting stating that new board members were appointed, Vickerman spoke on the upgrades to the Hydro unit and how the City promotes energy efficiency and is “green”.
Public Utilities: January 8th, 2008 – Drake reported that the majority of the meeting was discussing the new Dairyland Power Contract. A decision was made to recommend that the Council approve the contract.

HOUSEKEEPING:
Paying of the Bills: Drake made motion to pay the bills as presented, second Dybing, motion carried.
Administrator’s Report: Vickerman explained that currently both the City and the Public Utilities are carrying large balances in their general checking accounts. She asked the Council to consider moving some of the funds into an interest bearing money market account to accrue some additional interest rather than getting the low interest that the checking accounts give. Dybing moved to allow Vickerman to invest up to $150,000 in money market accounts at Associated Bank, second Drake, motion carried.
February 4th, Start Time Change Request: Vickerman requested permission to move the February 4th meeting to a start time of 6:30pm due to a conflict. Rahn made a motion to change the start time of the February 4th meeting to 6:30pm, second Dybing, motion carried.

Assessment Policy: Vickerman noted that the public hearing will occur at the second meeting in February and that the February 4th meeting will be the final meeting to make changes to the Policy. Vickerman handed out an e-mail with suggested changes by the Engineering firm. Vickerman asked all members to make any changes or suggestions by the next meeting.
Software upgrade: Vickerman explained the ease and simplicity of the Banyon software that was demonstrated to Rita Peterson and herself. She asked the Council to consider the purchase due to the time saving and ability to be on the system at the same time as Peterson. Vickerman noted that the Public Utilities Commission wants to explore new software options due to the dissatisfaction of the current software. Vickerman noted that the $16,000+ is a lot of money. Rahn directed Vickerman to research other software systems and to have Banyon give a short demonstration to any members interested.
EDA Members Appointment: Dybing made a motion to appoint Hal Cropp and Fred Kiel to the EDA Committee, second Rahn, motion carried.
Citizens Comments: There were no citizen comments.

ADJOURN:
Dybing made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting, second Jeanette, motion carried.

CLOSED MEETING:
Mayor Rahn called the closed meeting to order:
The closed meeting was due to Attorney-Client privilege to discuss pending litigation of the Civil case regarding the Jon Tuchek Fire.
ADJOURN:
Drake made a motion to adjourn the closed meeting, second Dybing, motion carried.

CLOSED MEETING:
Mayor Rahn called the closed meeting to order:
The closed meeting was due to discussing certain issues relating to contract negotiations for a new energy contract with Dairyland Power.
ADJOURN:
Dybing made motion to adjourn the closed meeting, second Jeanette, motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Rahn called the regular meeting to order:
Jeanette made motion to accept the Dairyland Power Contract, second Dybing, motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Jeanette made motion to adjourn, second Drake, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Bobbie Vickerman

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