1 00:00:33,490 --> 00:00:40,550 I want to welcome to the regular schedule to council meeting for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Let the record show all 2 00:00:40,550 --> 00:00:45,650 concerts are present with the exception of the councillor Whitney. At this time, we'll do the pledge allegiance 3 00:00:48,180 --> 00:00:51,320 to the flag of the United 4 00:00:51,320 --> 00:00:59,740 States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under the law, the authority and the justice 5 00:00:59,740 --> 00:01:01,160 First 6 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:12,720 business tonight is the officer's oath for Cole Thompson, and Abby McDonnell, 7 00:01:13,100 --> 00:01:14,540 who will come up front here. 8 00:01:46,930 --> 00:01:52,450 So if you would do with the idea of the meeting, I would also have to have a meeting 9 00:01:52,450 --> 00:01:57,490 to do the important as a base officer, having to do the point of this piece of legislation. 10 00:01:58,450 --> 00:02:02,590 For the city, having to do here by, for the city and doing here by, for the city and doing here by. 11 00:02:02,710 --> 00:02:07,510 So all these words that I would defend, so all these words that I would defend, and all the then enforce, 12 00:02:07,510 --> 00:02:10,930 in the course and obey the Constitution of United States, 13 00:02:11,070 --> 00:02:13,290 and obey the Constitution of United States, 14 00:02:13,430 --> 00:02:15,310 and the laws of the state of Minnesota, 15 00:02:15,390 --> 00:02:16,950 and the laws of the state of Minnesota. 16 00:02:17,490 --> 00:02:19,370 And we, in partially discharged, 17 00:02:19,850 --> 00:02:21,990 and we'll faithfully, and partially discharged. 18 00:02:22,410 --> 00:02:25,610 The duties as police officer, the duties as police officer, 19 00:02:26,090 --> 00:02:28,430 to the best of our ability to somehow meet up. 20 00:02:28,450 --> 00:02:31,350 To the best of our ability to meet up, we saw how we got to remedy. 21 00:02:31,350 --> 00:02:32,450 Okay, 22 00:03:31,660 --> 00:03:32,940 tonight's ads and deletes, 23 00:03:33,220 --> 00:03:36,760 ad consent agenda items number 10 through 14. 24 00:03:37,320 --> 00:03:38,940 Could I get approval of the agenda? 25 00:03:39,240 --> 00:03:39,600 So moved. 26 00:03:40,540 --> 00:03:44,040 We have motion, sport? 27 00:03:44,440 --> 00:03:45,560 I was in, yeah, whichever. 28 00:03:46,900 --> 00:03:49,160 We have the motion by Councillor Baelis, 29 00:03:49,420 --> 00:03:52,200 the support by Councillor Faso, all in favor of C.I. 30 00:03:52,800 --> 00:03:54,700 Post-Nate, motion carries. 31 00:03:56,080 --> 00:03:58,640 Approval of minutes, one approved the minutes 32 00:03:58,640 --> 00:04:02,280 of the Hiving City Council meeting of September 2nd, 2026, 33 00:04:02,460 --> 00:04:03,260 wishes of the Council. 34 00:04:03,720 --> 00:04:04,420 Motion approved. 35 00:04:04,520 --> 00:04:06,100 Motion approved by Council, Swibertor. 36 00:04:06,380 --> 00:04:06,580 It's a part. 37 00:04:06,940 --> 00:04:09,000 Support by Councilor Hildebrand in the discussion. 38 00:04:09,700 --> 00:04:11,180 Hearing none, all in favor of C.I. 39 00:04:11,800 --> 00:04:13,160 Opposed, Nate, Motion carries. 40 00:04:13,320 --> 00:04:15,640 Two approved the minutes of the Hiving City Council workshop 41 00:04:15,640 --> 00:04:18,980 of September 2nd, 2026, wishes of the Council. 42 00:04:19,720 --> 00:04:20,280 Motion approved. 43 00:04:20,320 --> 00:04:21,640 Motion approved by Councilor Bales. 44 00:04:22,720 --> 00:04:25,060 Support by Councilor Faso in the discussion. 45 00:04:25,980 --> 00:04:27,420 Hearing none, all in favor of C.I. 46 00:04:27,420 --> 00:04:35,760 Post day motion carries move on consent agenda one to prove the accounts payable dated September 10 2026 47 00:04:35,760 --> 00:04:46,420 checks number 1 8362 0 through 1 83724 and drafts to link five million 373,529 dollars and 276 48 00:04:47,140 --> 00:04:52,560 Two of the city pay roll for the pay period ending September 4 2026 in the amount of 49 00:04:52,560 --> 00:04:56,420 $657,000, $32 in 16 cents. 50 00:04:57,120 --> 00:04:59,140 Three authorized American City Clerk to sign a renewed 51 00:04:59,140 --> 00:05:01,800 joint powers agreement with the Minnesota BCA, 52 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:04,880 be members of the Human Trapped Investigator's Task Force. 53 00:05:05,580 --> 00:05:07,280 For approval of the Ralph Threat Application, 54 00:05:07,420 --> 00:05:12,480 the United Way of North East Minnesota to the 2020 Labs Tax 55 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:15,320 Table in 2020 sub-arrayment, that's all right. 56 00:05:17,640 --> 00:05:22,180 Hold this raffle on December 2nd, 2026 at the Elkspot, 57 00:05:22,180 --> 00:05:28,380 wishes that's number six or four or number five adopt the new cardboard fees for commercial properties. 58 00:05:29,400 --> 00:05:34,440 Six approve the initial step increase for Joseph Kennedy effective August 26, 2026. 59 00:05:35,120 --> 00:05:39,240 Seven approve the set the next regular meeting of the Hiving City Council for 5 PM Wednesday, 60 00:05:39,780 --> 00:05:43,640 October 7, 2026 in the Hiving City Hall Council chambers. 61 00:05:44,140 --> 00:05:48,060 Eight set the next city council workshop meeting for Wednesday, October 7, 62 00:05:48,060 --> 00:05:59,080 2026 following your regular city council meeting in the having city council chambers nine set the truth and taxation meeting for December 2, 2026 at 6 p.m. following the workshop meeting 63 00:05:59,940 --> 00:06:05,600 Tand approved a special events application requested a heavy blue jacket arresting fair and club to hold a blue jacket arresting 64 00:06:05,600 --> 00:06:12,200 extravagance on March 20th, 2027 at the Memorial Building. 11 approved a rough red application requested a 65 00:06:12,200 --> 00:06:19,860 heavy blue jacket arresting fair and club to conduct the travel March 20th, 2027 at the Hiving Memorial Arena. 12 authorized the 66 00:06:19,860 --> 00:06:26,440 higher of Dakota's a botnic for full-time agents pending pre-employment contingencies. 13 approved the 67 00:06:26,440 --> 00:06:31,920 So to use agreement, independent school district 701, and 14 approved the accounts payable 68 00:06:31,920 --> 00:06:40,960 dated September 16, 2026 checks number 1, 83725 to 1, 83730, totaling 322,000, 33 dollars 69 00:06:40,960 --> 00:06:42,320 and 8 cents. 70 00:06:42,400 --> 00:06:43,460 Wishes of the council. 71 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:47,660 Mr. Mayor, I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda as right and published. 72 00:06:47,840 --> 00:06:53,140 We have a motion by councilor Hoffman, support by councilor Hildebrand, any other questions 73 00:06:53,140 --> 00:06:54,440 regarding consent agenda? 74 00:06:59,160 --> 00:07:02,780 We move on to number eight, public hearing, there is none. 75 00:07:03,800 --> 00:07:06,480 No one present, nine department committee reports. 76 00:07:06,720 --> 00:07:09,020 We start off tonight with City Engineer Mr. 77 00:07:09,160 --> 00:07:09,580 Mr. Story. 78 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:14,600 Mayor Council like to offer resolution 26 to 0 9 1 0. 79 00:07:14,780 --> 00:07:16,980 Approving the final layout for the Highway 73. 80 00:07:16,980 --> 00:07:22,480 we told my own intersection project, we did see a presentation from the big one with the 81 00:07:22,480 --> 00:07:26,100 colony of Altis project, so this is just a resolution, we'll forward it. 82 00:07:26,420 --> 00:07:26,860 Very good. 83 00:07:26,980 --> 00:07:29,600 Hearing one, that's a story I'd say regarding the resolution. 84 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:34,940 The tone line, row it, and 73 intersection, which is the council. Motion to approve. 85 00:07:35,260 --> 00:07:42,660 Most approved by Councillor Faso, support by Councillor Swiberner, any discussion. Hearing none, all 86 00:07:42,660 --> 00:07:48,760 fair to see aye. Opposed, nay, motion carries. This time we move on to Assistant Finance Director 87 00:07:50,160 --> 00:07:52,380 Good evening, Mayor members of the Council. 88 00:07:52,960 --> 00:07:55,480 Item A is offering resolution number 26, 89 00:07:55,780 --> 00:08:00,220 0907 approving the certification of the 2026 pre-liminary 90 00:08:00,640 --> 00:08:04,580 H.R.A. Levy, Pable, and 2027 in the amount of $100,000. 91 00:08:05,260 --> 00:08:07,960 Jackie Prustrat from the H.R.A. presented her levy request 92 00:08:07,960 --> 00:08:11,600 at a previous City Council meeting and her recommendation is to 93 00:08:11,600 --> 00:08:13,760 keep the pre-lim levies the same as last year. 94 00:08:14,740 --> 00:08:19,200 I'm asking if City Council will move forward with this resolution to set the HRA's pre-winnery 95 00:08:19,200 --> 00:08:20,960 level at 100,000. 96 00:08:21,620 --> 00:08:26,580 Okay, hearing what Ms. Schermer had to say regarding HRA level wishes of the Council. 97 00:08:27,100 --> 00:08:27,980 Motion approved. 98 00:08:28,640 --> 00:08:28,820 Motion. 99 00:08:28,820 --> 00:08:29,000 Support. 100 00:08:29,580 --> 00:08:30,560 Motion approved by Council. 101 00:08:30,700 --> 00:08:31,180 Swiberer. 102 00:08:31,300 --> 00:08:32,620 Support by Councilor Hoffman. 103 00:08:32,760 --> 00:08:33,100 Sockerman. 104 00:08:33,580 --> 00:08:34,140 Any discussion? 105 00:08:34,760 --> 00:08:35,200 For questions? 106 00:08:35,840 --> 00:08:35,960 Yes. 107 00:08:36,540 --> 00:08:36,940 Mr. Mayor. 108 00:08:37,280 --> 00:08:40,040 I see that we have Ms. Prescott in the audience here. 109 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:43,120 Would you like to come up and give us a brief? 110 00:08:43,780 --> 00:08:49,620 overview of where you are and the progress you've been making and working so hard at it. 111 00:08:53,160 --> 00:08:53,580 Thank you, Mayor. 112 00:08:53,720 --> 00:08:54,620 Members of the council. 113 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:58,240 Thank you again for your continued support of our projects. 114 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:02,860 The $100,000 that we were awarded this year will be used towards the Mahoning 115 00:09:02,860 --> 00:09:05,960 Manor, which is phase two of the Greenhaven Redevelopment Project. 116 00:09:06,740 --> 00:09:10,360 Since you really want to thank you all for your continued support, not only of the council 117 00:09:10,360 --> 00:09:12,600 and the mayor, but also city staff. 118 00:09:12,600 --> 00:09:16,820 that's just been really an incredible experience for the HRA and its residents to know that 119 00:09:16,820 --> 00:09:20,360 we have this great new opportunity for improved housing. 120 00:09:22,380 --> 00:09:25,360 I figured you might want to have a little bit of an update on what's going on with CUBCUC. 121 00:09:26,260 --> 00:09:27,920 I actually went out to the site today. 122 00:09:28,980 --> 00:09:31,280 They have poured the building footings. 123 00:09:31,620 --> 00:09:34,140 We're close to 70% complete. 124 00:09:34,980 --> 00:09:38,920 Additionally, they are starting with the walls for the building as well. 125 00:09:38,920 --> 00:09:41,240 It's just really exciting, a lot of mud out there, 126 00:09:41,340 --> 00:09:42,860 but a lot of things happenings. 127 00:09:43,020 --> 00:09:45,580 It's really been an awesome experience for us. 128 00:09:47,280 --> 00:09:48,520 Overall, we're just really pleased 129 00:09:48,520 --> 00:09:50,180 with how things are moving. 130 00:09:50,400 --> 00:09:52,360 We're currently waiting on Mahoning Manors 131 00:09:52,360 --> 00:09:54,460 environmental review to be completed. 132 00:09:54,800 --> 00:09:56,120 Everything's been done, now we're waiting 133 00:09:56,120 --> 00:09:58,100 on our consultants to prep that part 58, 134 00:09:58,200 --> 00:09:59,820 which we'll be going over comment. 135 00:10:00,680 --> 00:10:02,360 And then you'll see me again when I come back 136 00:10:02,360 --> 00:10:04,820 to request the Fancy Approval 137 00:10:04,820 --> 00:10:06,940 and the release of Funds Approval from 138 00:10:06,940 --> 00:10:12,580 responsible entity, which is the county. Excuse me, the city. I also wanted to really thank 139 00:10:12,580 --> 00:10:15,500 you for your continued support with the road. It's really been an honor and a pleasure 140 00:10:15,500 --> 00:10:21,360 working with Jessie to get that road moving. Once that phase one road for Cop Cook is complete, 141 00:10:21,460 --> 00:10:25,640 then we will work in a time to do some sort of ribbon cutting on the site, right now it's nearly 142 00:10:25,640 --> 00:10:32,560 impossible to get out there. So again, thank you so very much for continuing to support us and 143 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:38,160 we're doing and it really is an honor to be able to speak and say thank you in person. 144 00:10:38,500 --> 00:10:43,740 Thank you, Jackie, and this is 48 units with the first awarding man. 145 00:10:44,160 --> 00:10:51,000 The first 52 units with the copcuck, and then a pity corner from that will be 48 units at my honore. 146 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:53,500 Yeah, easy to do. 147 00:10:54,580 --> 00:10:56,380 All right, any other questions from us, President? 148 00:10:57,300 --> 00:10:57,900 All right, thank you. 149 00:10:58,120 --> 00:10:58,820 Thank you. 150 00:10:58,900 --> 00:11:00,980 Thank you. 151 00:11:00,980 --> 00:11:05,820 So we have a first and a second, any more discussion or questions. 152 00:11:06,820 --> 00:11:08,520 Hearing none, all of you, say aye. 153 00:11:09,260 --> 00:11:09,880 Opposed, aye. 154 00:11:10,240 --> 00:11:10,840 Motion carries. 155 00:11:11,920 --> 00:11:11,940 Be. 156 00:11:12,620 --> 00:11:18,100 Item B is offering resolution number 2609, oh wait, approving the certification of the 157 00:11:18,100 --> 00:11:25,520 2026 range regional airport pre-liminary, levy, payable in 2027 in the amount of 721,000. 158 00:11:25,820 --> 00:11:30,280 Staff met with council in August and September to discuss the city's pre-liminary budget 159 00:11:30,280 --> 00:11:35,060 and Levy's and discuss cuts that were necessary to get the pre-liminary and Levy increased 160 00:11:35,060 --> 00:11:36,300 under 10%. 161 00:11:36,300 --> 00:11:41,700 The final recommendation is to Levy 721,000 for the airport for pay 2027. 162 00:11:42,140 --> 00:11:47,240 This is a decrease from pay 26 of 100,000 or 12%. 163 00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:51,980 I'm asking City Council to approve the resolution to set the airports pre-liminary, 164 00:11:52,120 --> 00:11:53,140 Levy at 721. 165 00:11:54,160 --> 00:11:54,820 Very good. 166 00:11:55,080 --> 00:11:59,340 Hearing what Mr. Schermer had to say, we've got a resolution 2609 away. 167 00:12:00,100 --> 00:12:06,180 Approving certification of range regional and vertical immunary Navi budget, which is other council. 168 00:12:06,460 --> 00:12:07,440 I'd like the motion approved. 169 00:12:07,520 --> 00:12:08,980 Motion approved by council survivor. 170 00:12:13,050 --> 00:12:13,970 Sport, I'll support. 171 00:12:14,210 --> 00:12:15,410 Sport by council surveillance. 172 00:12:16,750 --> 00:12:17,410 Any discussion? 173 00:12:19,150 --> 00:12:21,310 Mr. Barrett, you're free if you want to come up? 174 00:12:22,450 --> 00:12:22,970 Okay. 175 00:12:23,370 --> 00:12:24,210 Very good. 176 00:12:24,930 --> 00:12:25,970 All right, hearing none. 177 00:12:26,470 --> 00:12:27,610 All favor C.I. 178 00:12:27,650 --> 00:12:27,830 Aye. 179 00:12:28,470 --> 00:12:28,850 Opposed? 180 00:12:29,470 --> 00:12:30,150 Motion carries. 181 00:12:31,370 --> 00:12:31,550 C. 182 00:12:31,550 --> 00:12:40,270 Item C is offering resolution number 26099 approving the 2027 pre-liminary budget and 2026 183 00:12:40,270 --> 00:12:47,170 Levy for Texas Pable in 2027. This resolution is asking for approval of the pre-liminary 184 00:12:47,170 --> 00:12:53,590 Levy which is an increase of 9.99% and that is including the HRA and Airport Levy. 185 00:12:53,590 --> 00:13:02,010 This levy includes an increase in operating expenditures of 1.6 million or 6.9% and an increase 186 00:13:02,010 --> 00:13:09,250 in operating revenues net of levy of $229,000 or 1.42%. 187 00:13:09,650 --> 00:13:23,330 The levy to fill the unfunded gap is 8,885,846 dollars, which is an increase in the 188 00:13:23,330 --> 00:13:30,490 Acted salary increases of 4% as well as steps on employees' anniversary dates and medical insurance 189 00:13:30,490 --> 00:13:33,650 costs are estimated to increase 25% next year. 190 00:13:35,330 --> 00:13:40,150 The pre-liminary levy includes no changes to the heat of levy, the tax abatement levy, 191 00:13:40,310 --> 00:13:41,450 or the OPED levy. 192 00:13:42,190 --> 00:13:49,270 The debt service levy increased $776,000 or $100% and this is due to the debt that we will 193 00:13:49,270 --> 00:13:52,450 issuing to pay for the public safety building. 194 00:13:53,590 --> 00:13:59,190 The permanent improvement levied decreased by 640,000, which included cutting back on the amount 195 00:13:59,190 --> 00:14:00,710 of paving and alley projects. 196 00:14:01,790 --> 00:14:06,950 The capital levied decreased 363,000, which reduces the amount of equipment and building 197 00:14:06,950 --> 00:14:08,830 projects created in 2020, 198 00:14:12,020 --> 00:14:15,080 the city must set a preliminary budget and levied by September 199 00:14:15,080 --> 00:14:20,100 30th, 206th each year, and this is what is included on the preliminary tax statements 200 00:14:20,100 --> 00:14:20,880 in November. 201 00:14:21,500 --> 00:14:23,820 Once that number is set, the levy cannot increase. 202 00:14:24,260 --> 00:14:29,340 Staff will continue to discuss options for further budget reductions prior to finalizing 203 00:14:29,340 --> 00:14:30,780 the budget and levied in December. 204 00:14:31,700 --> 00:14:34,820 I am asking Council to move forward with setting the pre-liminary levy. 205 00:14:36,120 --> 00:14:36,740 Very much. 206 00:14:36,740 --> 00:14:43,060 The sure bestay regarding offer of solution, 260909, approving to 2027, preliminary budget 207 00:14:43,060 --> 00:14:44,040 wishes of council. 208 00:14:44,280 --> 00:14:45,660 Mr. Mayor, I'll make the next two two. 209 00:14:45,980 --> 00:14:49,300 We have most of you approved by Councilor Huffman Soccer and Sport. 210 00:14:49,300 --> 00:14:54,020 supported by Councilor Hilderbrand and the other questions from Mr. Schumer. 211 00:14:54,980 --> 00:14:59,840 Hearing none, all in favor of C.I., the Poe's Day, and the Poe's Day, and the Poe's Day, and the Poe's Day. 212 00:15:01,080 --> 00:15:16,780 Item D is offer resolution 260911, providing for the sale of general obligation capital and prevent bonds series 2026A. The public safety building construction and public works renovation gap is currently between seven and eight million dollars. 213 00:15:17,340 --> 00:15:25,820 This resolution authorizes the city to provide for the sale of bonds not to exceed eight million dollars plus financing fees of $195,000. 214 00:15:25,820 --> 00:15:33,220 The city has issued 19 million 770,000 in temporary sales tax bonds in November of 2025. 215 00:15:34,180 --> 00:15:38,780 These temporary bonds must be refinanced within three years of the sale date. 216 00:15:39,720 --> 00:15:48,480 Our advisor at Ellers is recommending we wait to refinance those bonds in hopes that the market conditions won't prove at a later date. 217 00:15:49,540 --> 00:15:54,560 These bonds would be sold in November, 2020-26. 218 00:15:54,640 --> 00:15:58,780 I'm asking Council to move forward with this resolution to provide for the sale of the bonds. 219 00:16:00,260 --> 00:16:03,560 Okay, hearing what the Schermrad is saying regarding providing sale 220 00:16:03,560 --> 00:16:06,220 for the general obligations for capital improvement bonds. 221 00:16:06,500 --> 00:16:07,400 Which is the council? 222 00:16:08,980 --> 00:16:09,920 Motion approved. 223 00:16:10,100 --> 00:16:11,660 Motion approved by Councillor Valice. 224 00:16:12,520 --> 00:16:14,600 Support by Councillor Faso. 225 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:18,040 Any other questions or discussions from the Schermrad? 226 00:16:19,000 --> 00:16:21,360 Hearing none, all of favor say aye. 227 00:16:21,960 --> 00:16:22,220 Opposed? 228 00:16:22,520 --> 00:16:23,000 Nane? 229 00:16:23,300 --> 00:16:23,860 Motion carries. 230 00:16:24,380 --> 00:16:24,740 Thank you. 231 00:16:25,040 --> 00:16:25,360 Hearing none. 232 00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:28,620 This time we want to city attorney, Mr. Barlow. 233 00:16:29,360 --> 00:16:31,980 Chairman, Mr. Council, within your pack, it is of opposed ordinance. 234 00:16:32,260 --> 00:16:35,000 Number 460 with respect to the lodging tax. 235 00:16:35,320 --> 00:16:36,660 We discussed this previously. 236 00:16:36,900 --> 00:16:41,340 Presently that lodging tax is administered by the city of Buffalo. 237 00:16:41,540 --> 00:16:47,320 We've had some issues, I guess, but is a tack for you putting it with regard to the city of Buffalo. 238 00:16:47,320 --> 00:16:50,780 and their lack of information that they've provided to the city, 239 00:16:51,400 --> 00:16:54,820 Nick reached out to the state as to whether or not we could, 240 00:16:55,740 --> 00:16:57,120 essentially circumvent that. 241 00:16:57,760 --> 00:16:59,320 And that's what we're doing by this resolution 242 00:16:59,320 --> 00:17:02,100 is that now the state will administer this, 243 00:17:02,100 --> 00:17:04,400 and we'll collect the funds and submit it to the state, 244 00:17:04,720 --> 00:17:06,080 and they'll make sure it gets distributed. 245 00:17:06,580 --> 00:17:10,260 Still, the same group has to be 246 00:17:12,790 --> 00:17:15,770 a pure travel 247 00:17:15,770 --> 00:17:20,930 investigation bureau for this area isn't specifically for having, but it's just a 248 00:17:20,930 --> 00:17:24,310 better way of making sure that we have an industry, and we know where our dollars are going. 249 00:17:24,690 --> 00:17:27,050 So that's the proposed change in the ordinance. 250 00:17:27,590 --> 00:17:28,030 Thank you. 251 00:17:28,470 --> 00:17:32,170 Here in West tomorrow, we have to say about the change in the audience, city-hipping and 252 00:17:32,170 --> 00:17:36,510 guaranteeing provisions for lodging tax, which is the council. 253 00:17:36,750 --> 00:17:39,310 Motion to approve or to approve a council fossil. 254 00:17:40,190 --> 00:17:43,850 Support by council bailers, any other discussion to questions? 255 00:17:43,850 --> 00:17:54,990 I just had to make a clarification so the only thing that is changing is how when a process it so the rate of tax is not changing it's the same rate 256 00:17:54,990 --> 00:18:02,990 We've been collecting since the 80s correct that's set by the state so we don't we can't really play with that one too much 257 00:18:02,990 --> 00:18:09,990 Council so we didn't not changing the rate at all we're simply administering who's going to administer who's going to collect and then delivered 258 00:18:09,990 --> 00:18:18,210 And then we're going to still use the same tourist bureau because that is also part of the statute it must go to a tourist bureau must go to a tourist bureau 259 00:18:18,210 --> 00:18:20,070 I need to do not have a tourist bureau 260 00:18:20,070 --> 00:18:26,610 Right, so our regional bureau one is the one we'll go to we just want to make sure it actually gets to them 261 00:18:27,050 --> 00:18:27,470 Right 262 00:18:28,790 --> 00:18:30,490 Okay, and you know there's a discussion 263 00:18:30,490 --> 00:18:32,010 All right 264 00:18:32,010 --> 00:18:37,850 With the other discussion both ever say I post day motion carries thank you 265 00:18:38,570 --> 00:18:41,850 This time we'll move on to Administrative Report. 266 00:18:43,090 --> 00:18:43,730 Mr. Mayor. 267 00:18:44,030 --> 00:18:47,450 Mr. Mayor City Council, one item from my office this evening. 268 00:18:48,470 --> 00:18:52,250 So as we start to wrap up, 2026, we're looking to 2027. 269 00:18:52,450 --> 00:18:55,050 Obviously, we just took a look at our preliminary budget. 270 00:18:55,630 --> 00:18:59,670 We're also starting to develop our legislative priorities. 271 00:19:01,630 --> 00:19:04,790 We'll be coming back to the City Council with some recommendations on that. 272 00:19:04,790 --> 00:19:06,790 but we have drafted two bills. 273 00:19:07,690 --> 00:19:10,690 Remember, 2026, legislative session, 274 00:19:11,130 --> 00:19:14,610 Centary sewer project was our legislative ask, 275 00:19:14,670 --> 00:19:15,810 our bonding bill ask. 276 00:19:16,470 --> 00:19:20,370 So we've developed that language and then also a hold 277 00:19:20,370 --> 00:19:24,450 over from 2026, some of our local businesses 278 00:19:25,490 --> 00:19:30,650 are asking us to develop a social district 279 00:19:30,650 --> 00:19:33,370 in our downtown area, so we will be going back 280 00:19:33,370 --> 00:19:36,290 and some language to try to get that passed. 281 00:19:36,550 --> 00:19:39,930 There are other things pending, we'll come back to our city council 282 00:19:39,930 --> 00:19:41,850 with a full package on that, 283 00:19:42,010 --> 00:19:43,730 wanting to get that on the radar of the city council, 284 00:19:43,870 --> 00:19:46,530 and just report to our residents, what's going on. 285 00:19:47,110 --> 00:19:49,630 So with that, I will yield to the Mayor and council. 286 00:19:50,150 --> 00:19:51,630 Very good, thank you for that update. 287 00:19:52,290 --> 00:19:53,090 From your office. 288 00:19:53,610 --> 00:19:55,170 Okay, this time we'll go on to Bizz and Quartz, 289 00:19:55,310 --> 00:19:58,250 and again, we'll go back to city engineer, Mr. Stark. 290 00:19:58,550 --> 00:19:59,890 I'm here at council, as you know, 291 00:20:00,610 --> 00:20:08,730 block wall on 1st Avenue between 38 and 39th Street. This is failing. This was put in under a min dot turn back project in 1993. 292 00:20:10,210 --> 00:20:15,050 I received two quotes to install a new wall using a larger 2 by 2 by 6 foot block. 293 00:20:15,490 --> 00:20:20,250 Colors from Bagaulis incorporated for 154.755. 294 00:20:20,690 --> 00:20:23,890 The second quotes from Lake States instruction for 158.79. 295 00:20:24,790 --> 00:20:28,390 This will be funded out of the general front talking with finance director. 296 00:20:28,390 --> 00:20:36,990 So, I'm asking you for counsel to approve this quote to Gaullis for 154-755 and we can have this installed this fall. 297 00:20:38,610 --> 00:20:44,810 Okay, here we want Mr. Storia to say regarding the replacement of the refailing retaining wall in 1st Avenue. 298 00:20:45,050 --> 00:20:45,810 Which is the council? 299 00:20:46,530 --> 00:20:48,170 Mr. Mayor, I'll make a motion to approve. 300 00:20:48,430 --> 00:20:49,610 We have a motion to approve. 301 00:20:49,650 --> 00:20:53,250 My councilor Hoffman, support by councilor Hildebrand. 302 00:20:54,110 --> 00:20:54,930 Any other session? 303 00:20:54,930 --> 00:20:59,630 Jesse, can you just a quick synopsis of what the turn back project was? 304 00:21:00,230 --> 00:21:02,170 We still use it, but how this occurred? 305 00:21:02,690 --> 00:21:07,090 Mayor Colson, as you know, first Avenue Hard Street used to be a main thoroughfare 306 00:21:07,090 --> 00:21:08,970 through Hibbing, so it was owned by Midnut. 307 00:21:09,830 --> 00:21:13,150 They reconstructed first Avenue and Howard Street. 308 00:21:13,830 --> 00:21:15,410 And then turned it back to the city. 309 00:21:15,430 --> 00:21:16,650 It's a state aid route. 310 00:21:17,050 --> 00:21:20,650 So we get funds through our state aid routes for state aid projects. 311 00:21:20,650 --> 00:21:26,130 So they turned it back to the city. We not own it be on the right away. Very good. Thank you for that 312 00:21:26,130 --> 00:21:32,130 Mr. Mayor. I'd just like to also say thank you for working closely with finance to find the money to do this 313 00:21:32,130 --> 00:21:36,630 Because this certainly was not a budget that I am in fact correct. Correct. Yeah. Thank you 314 00:21:37,090 --> 00:21:38,170 It is much needed 315 00:21:38,730 --> 00:21:40,990 The best daily for a few years now 316 00:21:40,990 --> 00:21:44,150 All right, we have first in a second in discussion done 317 00:21:44,150 --> 00:21:46,550 All of favor say I 318 00:21:46,550 --> 00:21:48,190 post-A, motion carries. 319 00:21:48,510 --> 00:21:49,150 VAM, Mr. Stern. 320 00:21:49,370 --> 00:21:50,050 I'm here, Council. 321 00:21:50,270 --> 00:21:52,290 Attached is owner-change order number seven 322 00:21:52,290 --> 00:21:55,330 from the Central Range Public Works Facility Project. 323 00:21:55,750 --> 00:21:58,090 This change order includes additional card readers, 324 00:21:58,790 --> 00:22:00,850 dormantifications in the remodel project, 325 00:22:01,390 --> 00:22:03,210 reinforcing for the new rooftop units, 326 00:22:03,830 --> 00:22:05,610 added items from the Mendoly Review, 327 00:22:06,650 --> 00:22:08,550 and updated your receptacle and data locations 328 00:22:08,550 --> 00:22:10,810 to match the new office furniture layout. 329 00:22:11,370 --> 00:22:15,550 The total change order is 28,517 dollars in 80 cents. 330 00:22:15,550 --> 00:22:23,130 I did hand out a break up, break down of all the change orders for each project, a central range project, and the public safety building project. 331 00:22:23,630 --> 00:22:26,210 And we do have Todd Erickson here with Data of Senate Peterson. 332 00:22:26,790 --> 00:22:29,970 If there's any questions, we have this change order, and then the next agenda. 333 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:32,960 The item is a change order for the public safety building. 334 00:22:33,220 --> 00:22:33,920 Very good. 335 00:22:34,320 --> 00:22:39,020 Hearing with the historian to say, we regard change order for the public works. 336 00:22:40,520 --> 00:22:41,280 Which is the council? 337 00:22:41,820 --> 00:22:42,600 Motion to approve. 338 00:22:42,740 --> 00:22:43,700 Motion to approve the council. 339 00:22:45,820 --> 00:22:47,820 Support by council, swiveter. 340 00:22:48,940 --> 00:22:50,800 Any other questions for Jesse? 341 00:22:51,780 --> 00:22:52,580 Or Mr. Jackson? 342 00:22:52,860 --> 00:22:54,060 One question on that. 343 00:22:54,200 --> 00:22:56,080 Who's doing the electrical work done that? 344 00:22:56,780 --> 00:22:58,080 Arch key head. 345 00:22:58,900 --> 00:22:59,080 Okay. 346 00:22:59,080 --> 00:22:59,260 Okay. 347 00:23:02,260 --> 00:23:04,440 Jeff Hart just doing the one on for this. 348 00:23:05,440 --> 00:23:07,980 There's multiple contractors on this project. 349 00:23:08,520 --> 00:23:10,340 I'll vote on the computer. 350 00:23:12,460 --> 00:23:13,160 The data stuff. 351 00:23:13,400 --> 00:23:17,200 So we have American Eagle and is working with Fusion Tech. 352 00:23:18,120 --> 00:23:18,400 Okay. 353 00:23:18,780 --> 00:23:20,380 They're working on it now. 354 00:23:22,380 --> 00:23:22,940 Just have a question. 355 00:23:24,360 --> 00:23:30,720 And Mayor Council just had these, these change orders are included in the bond that fine 356 00:23:30,720 --> 00:23:32,420 instructors talking water in there. 357 00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:33,760 Very good. 358 00:23:33,960 --> 00:23:38,520 Well, we have first, and second discussion done, or do you have an additional question? 359 00:23:39,000 --> 00:23:39,200 Mr. Reyes? 360 00:23:39,300 --> 00:23:44,500 Yes, I was just curious, thank you, Mayor, I'm not remodeling the existing spaces that wasn't 361 00:23:44,500 --> 00:23:47,340 a planned part of this project that was originally budgeted. 362 00:23:47,340 --> 00:24:01,940 So, Mayor Council, so the existing spaces when we did the phase one of the project, that was just to get all the utilities out of the demo project into the public work side. 363 00:24:02,220 --> 00:24:05,640 And then the renovation was a change order that we brought to Council. 364 00:24:06,540 --> 00:24:07,240 Month ago, maybe. 365 00:24:07,640 --> 00:24:08,880 The renovation of those spaces. 366 00:24:09,520 --> 00:24:09,660 Okay. 367 00:24:09,660 --> 00:24:10,760 So that's the same thing. 368 00:24:10,900 --> 00:24:11,120 Yes. 369 00:24:12,020 --> 00:24:12,180 Thank you. 370 00:24:13,280 --> 00:24:14,280 Any other discussion? 371 00:24:14,280 --> 00:24:16,380 You're here now, all of every CI. 372 00:24:16,900 --> 00:24:17,260 All right. 373 00:24:17,440 --> 00:24:18,180 Opposed date. 374 00:24:18,400 --> 00:24:19,560 Motion carries C. 375 00:24:20,460 --> 00:24:25,660 Mayor Console, Chats Chats has changed order number seven for the Public Safety Building Project. 376 00:24:25,980 --> 00:24:30,800 This changed order total squared in 7,175 dollars and 50 cents. 377 00:24:31,500 --> 00:24:34,340 A breakdown, there are many pages to this change order. 378 00:24:34,500 --> 00:24:37,040 I'll try to summarize it. 379 00:24:37,340 --> 00:24:41,660 PR08 for $112,780 and 66 cents. 380 00:24:42,140 --> 00:24:45,500 architectural, there's wall modifications, painting and concrete bases. 381 00:24:46,640 --> 00:24:50,700 We bunch of trim was added, civil, we had changes in a sanitary sort of manhole. 382 00:24:50,860 --> 00:24:52,560 We found a structure in the parking lot. 383 00:24:52,680 --> 00:24:53,520 We didn't know it was there. 384 00:24:53,800 --> 00:24:55,960 So we had to raise it for feet to grade. 385 00:24:56,500 --> 00:24:58,600 We had some storm sewer upgrades and changes. 386 00:24:59,160 --> 00:25:02,700 Legs go we moved and added or subcosed to match the infrastructure layout. 387 00:25:03,160 --> 00:25:07,300 The mechanical we revised the pipe loading for the remote generator radiator. 388 00:25:08,280 --> 00:25:13,560 RFI 171 and 185 total of 62,772,98. 389 00:25:14,400 --> 00:25:17,860 This is for wall-bracing for the lower CMU walls. 390 00:25:18,540 --> 00:25:19,620 We had soil contamination. 391 00:25:21,020 --> 00:25:22,800 We had soil contamination. 392 00:25:23,020 --> 00:25:24,220 We were above grown now. 393 00:25:24,640 --> 00:25:27,640 That total of 24,667,12. 394 00:25:28,160 --> 00:25:33,300 And then PD requested we change some lock sets out for $6,954. 395 00:25:34,880 --> 00:25:35,740 And 82 cents. 396 00:25:35,740 --> 00:25:39,180 Okay, I'm appreciate that detail. 397 00:25:40,680 --> 00:25:46,500 I'll carry one of Mr. Storia to say regarding public safety building change order number 398 00:25:46,500 --> 00:25:47,640 seven, which is the council. 399 00:25:48,600 --> 00:25:54,760 Motion to approve, or should approve by Councillor Faso, support by Councillor Hoffman's 400 00:25:54,760 --> 00:25:57,720 document and any other discussion or questions from Mr. Storia. 401 00:26:00,390 --> 00:26:02,450 Hearing none, all of them, say aye. 402 00:26:02,990 --> 00:26:03,230 Aye. 403 00:26:03,630 --> 00:26:04,170 Opposed, aye. 404 00:26:04,570 --> 00:26:05,150 Motion carries. 405 00:26:05,310 --> 00:26:05,770 Thank you. 406 00:26:05,770 --> 00:26:06,290 Mr. Stark. 407 00:26:07,570 --> 00:26:08,610 This time. 408 00:26:09,730 --> 00:26:11,430 So, any service director, Mr. Rowan? 409 00:26:13,690 --> 00:26:14,530 Thank you, Mayor and council. 410 00:26:15,750 --> 00:26:20,330 I do have a change order for you as well on the Hibbing Memorial Arena, a Moniorume Project. 411 00:26:20,670 --> 00:26:25,270 So, this is our insurance claim at the Memorial Building where we're working through. 412 00:26:26,370 --> 00:26:33,790 This one is the existing conditions in the ceiling of the room that they're working on. 413 00:26:33,790 --> 00:26:37,910 didn't quite match what the plans and specs had. 414 00:26:38,450 --> 00:26:40,530 So we had to bring everything up to code 415 00:26:40,530 --> 00:26:45,190 for the new ammonia detection system and a new RTU 416 00:26:45,190 --> 00:26:46,630 rooftop unit that's going on there. 417 00:26:46,710 --> 00:26:48,410 It's much bigger than our old one. 418 00:26:48,490 --> 00:26:52,170 So we had to add extra beams and supports for that. 419 00:26:52,590 --> 00:26:56,010 So this was the modified a couple extra beams 420 00:26:56,010 --> 00:26:57,110 that weren't in there. 421 00:26:57,490 --> 00:27:00,630 And then we wrote some ductwork for the exhaust pad. 422 00:27:00,630 --> 00:27:09,490 This is still part of our insurance claim, like I said, and it's been sent to the League of Minutes on the Cities as well to continue on and move forward with this. 423 00:27:10,170 --> 00:27:16,950 So, it is in the amount of 24,552 dollars and 70 cents in requesting council approval. 424 00:27:17,870 --> 00:27:24,810 Okay, here we want Mr. Rolad to say regarding a renaimonia renovation in repair, which is a council. 425 00:27:25,590 --> 00:27:31,270 Well, should we approve by Councillor Scytaker's support by Councillor Hoffman's occupant? 426 00:27:31,790 --> 00:27:35,350 Next, I would assume all this work we've done prior to the site up because we're about 427 00:27:35,350 --> 00:27:42,150 a month away, maybe a half a month away from our completion date is still the second week of October. 428 00:27:42,630 --> 00:27:47,630 So from our plan and on, we don't see any reason why we can't turn the plant on at that point. 429 00:27:47,770 --> 00:27:51,870 There might be a little finish work and stuff going on, but as of right now, we just have to 430 00:27:51,870 --> 00:27:58,070 meeting here last week and we're still still set for that. The the big thing we're waiting on is that rooftop unit 431 00:27:58,070 --> 00:28:04,630 It's scheduled to be delivered the 25th of this month and a couple day install after that 432 00:28:04,630 --> 00:28:09,310 But that's the along lead item and it was ordered the day the contract was signed 433 00:28:09,310 --> 00:28:14,710 Would you mind what when you say rooftop unit what is I exhaust fan okay for it 434 00:28:14,710 --> 00:28:19,150 It's tied in with the ammonia detection system so if there's a lead automatic 435 00:28:19,150 --> 00:28:21,290 I'm going to take the last, yeah, I'll take the last fan 436 00:28:21,290 --> 00:28:24,110 and it opens up some Louvre's on the side of the building 437 00:28:24,110 --> 00:28:24,950 to vent it out. 438 00:28:25,250 --> 00:28:25,270 OK. 439 00:28:25,530 --> 00:28:25,950 Very good. 440 00:28:26,630 --> 00:28:29,090 All right, we have first, second, and the other discussion. 441 00:28:29,530 --> 00:28:33,510 Hearing none, all in favor of CI, post day, motion terrorist. 442 00:28:33,750 --> 00:28:34,090 Thank you. 443 00:28:34,430 --> 00:28:36,830 This time, we'll move on to a plea manager. 444 00:28:37,070 --> 00:28:38,590 And I still miss your story, you'll handle this. 445 00:28:39,350 --> 00:28:42,670 Mayor Council, this request is to approve the purchase 446 00:28:42,670 --> 00:28:46,370 of the flow truck chassis for $156,000 one dollar 447 00:28:46,370 --> 00:28:47,790 to ascend its truck center. 448 00:28:47,790 --> 00:28:52,830 If you recall, we did have this piece of equipment that's chassis in the 2027 budget. 449 00:28:53,430 --> 00:28:58,130 We were able to use interest earnings from this year to purchase that this year. 450 00:28:58,330 --> 00:29:03,190 If we had waited until after the first of the year, there was a $20,000 increase in the 451 00:29:03,190 --> 00:29:06,030 engine, just for emissions I believe. 452 00:29:06,750 --> 00:29:11,190 This will replace recurrence standards, so it'll take place of the standard, a greater and 453 00:29:11,190 --> 00:29:13,410 a dump truck, so I'll multi-use piece of equipment. 454 00:29:13,410 --> 00:29:24,090 And we're looking at planning for when our greater rental pieces up at the end of 2028 and then we'll budget in 2028 for the body of this truck. 455 00:29:24,450 --> 00:29:29,550 So I'm asking for Council approval to a purchase for this purchase for 156,000 one dollars. 456 00:29:30,090 --> 00:29:30,350 Very good. 457 00:29:30,570 --> 00:29:30,710 Here we go. 458 00:29:30,870 --> 00:29:32,750 Mr. Story had to say wishes of the council. 459 00:29:33,010 --> 00:29:33,650 Motion approved. 460 00:29:33,750 --> 00:29:35,130 Post approved by Councillor Bailey? 461 00:29:36,230 --> 00:29:36,570 Support. 462 00:29:36,910 --> 00:29:38,310 Councillor Fossil. 463 00:29:38,510 --> 00:29:39,230 Any other discussion? 464 00:29:40,010 --> 00:29:41,890 Can you clarify the funding again? 465 00:29:42,070 --> 00:29:43,730 It's going to come out of twenty-seven's budget. 466 00:29:43,730 --> 00:29:44,890 It's coming out of this. 467 00:29:44,990 --> 00:29:47,010 Twenty-twenty-six interest earnings. 468 00:29:47,890 --> 00:29:50,150 So it's not going to hit the twenty-seven budget at all. 469 00:29:50,290 --> 00:29:50,470 Correct. 470 00:29:51,310 --> 00:29:51,690 Okay. 471 00:29:52,770 --> 00:29:53,110 Okay. 472 00:29:53,490 --> 00:29:55,670 Actually, that was part of the twenty-twenty-seven budget. 473 00:29:56,590 --> 00:29:58,790 Is that still in the twenty-twenty-seven budget? 474 00:29:59,110 --> 00:29:59,410 Thank you. 475 00:30:00,560 --> 00:30:02,300 It's just making sure. 476 00:30:03,540 --> 00:30:09,880 Just even you, so this is the order once a time frame on this, when you said 2028 on the body. So what's 477 00:30:09,880 --> 00:30:11,340 the delivery date on 2027? 478 00:30:11,520 --> 00:30:15,560 Joe has on here an estimated delivery date of December of 2027. 479 00:30:16,340 --> 00:30:17,520 Okay, and then box will be. 480 00:30:17,580 --> 00:30:18,840 Yes. Right after that. 481 00:30:19,220 --> 00:30:20,040 So it is your order. 482 00:30:20,040 --> 00:30:22,600 So our greater lease is up the end of 2028. 483 00:30:23,320 --> 00:30:23,520 Yeah. 484 00:30:23,520 --> 00:30:25,980 So it'll fall right in line with when we get rid of those greater. 485 00:30:26,600 --> 00:30:26,960 Okay. 486 00:30:28,160 --> 00:30:28,400 Okay. 487 00:30:28,400 --> 00:30:31,520 We have first in a second, all of favor C.I. 488 00:30:32,140 --> 00:30:33,680 Opposed, Nate, motion turns. 489 00:30:33,860 --> 00:30:35,520 At this time, I'll ask her adjournment. 490 00:30:35,780 --> 00:30:36,120 Some moved. 491 00:30:37,040 --> 00:30:37,220 Second. 492 00:30:38,140 --> 00:30:38,340 Sport. 493 00:30:38,580 --> 00:30:38,900 Sport. 494 00:30:39,420 --> 00:30:41,840 We have a motion by councilor. 495 00:30:42,060 --> 00:30:42,380 Payless. 496 00:30:42,380 --> 00:30:43,260 Support my councilor. 497 00:30:43,300 --> 00:30:43,540 Swiver. 498 00:30:44,040 --> 00:30:44,780 Any other discussion? 499 00:30:45,360 --> 00:30:45,720 Very none. 500 00:30:45,920 --> 00:30:46,720 All of favor C.I. 501 00:30:47,360 --> 00:30:47,980 Opposed, Nate. 502 00:30:48,380 --> 00:30:48,460 Opposed. 503 00:30:48,820 --> 00:30:49,280 Thank you. 504 00:31:10,420 --> 00:31:12,620 Architects located in Howard Court Building. 505 00:31:12,960 --> 00:31:14,340 302 East Howard Street. 506 00:31:14,680 --> 00:31:17,440 Suite 202 offers your own tax service. 507 00:31:17,440 --> 00:31:24,600 For information, we're to make an appointment called James Bealus at 28263-5986. 508 00:31:24,840 --> 00:31:27,700 H-Bat thanks them for their donation and support. 509 00:31:33,030 --> 00:31:41,710 Hipping Public Access Television would like to thank the Hipping Foundation for their donation and ongoing general support. 510 00:31:52,030 --> 00:31:57,490 Over 25 years, U.S. Bank advocated at 2111 East Howard Street at Hipping Minnesota 511 00:31:57,490 --> 00:32:02,850 as provided office in studio space for hybing public access television. 512 00:32:03,690 --> 00:32:06,150 We are thankful for their ongoing support.