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AGENDA

Special Work Session City Council Meeting

Zoom Video Conference

August 17, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER/DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Council President

2. PUBLIC FORUM (3 Minute Limit) Individuals may address the City Council about items on the agenda or not included on the

agenda. Speakers are required to state their name and address for the Council record and limit their

remarks to three minutes or less. Speakers are requested to frame their comments around items that fall

within the authority of the City Council. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on the

items discussed at this time, but may place the item on file, take the matter under advisement, refer the

matter to staff or a committee for a future report or direct the matter to be placed on an upcoming

agenda.

3. BILLS DISCUSSION

4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION

5. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL ONLY ITEMS

a. Disc Golf Presentation, Le Bourget Park Administrative Intern Stone Conley

[5 minutes]

b. Preliminary Budget Meetings [set] City Administrator/Finance Officer [5 minutes]

c. Department of Defense, Childcare Facility Grant, Denied FYI

d July Construction Observation Report, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Wastewater

Project FYI

e. 2021 State-Certified Required Library Financial Support FYI

f. Other

6. CONSTITUENT COMPLAINTS City Council

7. ADJOURNMENT Council President

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT

2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 520 Arlington, VA 22202

RMr. Jonathon Radermacher City of Little Falls Childcare Facility Partnership 100 7th Avenue Northeast Little Falls, MN 56345-0244 Dear Mr. Radermacher: In response to your recent proposal under the Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program, we are unable to proceed with inviting an application from you for grant funding. Our inability to invite an application reflects the ranking your proposal received from the Cross-Service/Office of the Secretary of Defense Review Panel relative to all proposals received, as well as the amount of appropriations available for this program. It is our collective hope that you will continue to review opportunities for undertaking the project you proposed to support your local installation. The Office of Economic Adjustment will host a webinar at 3 p.m. EST on Thursday, August 20, 2020, to provide information about the competition. Please visit OEA.gov for information on how to attend. Any questions related to this correspondence may be directed to me at [email protected], (571) 733-7467. Your interest in this program is most appreciated. Sincerely, Daniel Glasson Deputy Director for Programs Office of Economic Adjustment

Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 1200 25th Avenue South, P.O. Box 1717, St. Cloud, MN 56302-1717

SEH is 100% employee-owned | sehinc.com | 320.229.4300 | 800.572.0617 | 888.908.8166 fax

MONTHLY CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION REPORT (07/01/2020 – 07/31/2020)

Date: August 11, 2020 Project: Little Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements SEH No. LITTF 143290 General Contractor: Rice Lake Construction Group Summary By: Allie Jurvelin WORK COMPLETED During the month of July, Rice Lake focused primarily on the construction of the oxidation ditches, Preliminary Treatment Building, Digester Complex, and installing site pipe. Rice Lake and Bald Eagle Erectors (rebar sub-contractor) prepared for pouring the remainder of the concrete walls of the east-west digester building during the month of July. Wall section W2 was poured on Thursday, July 2. Wall section W4 was poured on Wednesday, July 8. Wall section W3 was poured on Wednesday, July 15. The final wall pour to complete the east-west digester building walls, section W6, was poured on Wednesday, July 22. The west portion of the elevated walking deck located over the south side of the east-west digester building was poured on Friday, July 31. *Please see attached graphic at the back of this report. Rice Lake’s mechanical/pipe/plumbing crew worked on installing pipe around the site during the month of July as well. The crew continued to install the 6” water main heading east down the main Access Road of the plant, including two new hydrants and valves. A small portion of water main has yet to be installed near the existing Cake Storage Building, so this newly installed main has not been tested or set live to the main plant buildings yet. The mechanical/plumbing/pipe crew also worked on continuing to install the plant water and process drain lines near the entrance of the existing Cake Storage Building. The pipe crew also completed the 14” forcemain connection to the existing 10” pipe that leads to Lift Station 1. After this tie-in was completed, all flow from Lift Station 1 (collecting sanitary flow from the east side of Little Falls) could be sent to the new Preliminary Treatment Building for screening and grit removal. Rice Lake’s mechanical/plumbing crew also worked for several weeks during the month of July on removing old pumps and pipe inside the basement of the existing Solids Pumping & Chemical Building. They also began to install new pipe and pumps in this basement – some of which will be operational once the oxidation ditch startup is completed. Rice Lake also worked on installing the new mixers and blowers along the oxidation ditch elevated walkways as well in preparation for startup next month. Rice Lake’s carpenters worked on installing metal furring, plywood, and Tyvek wrap around the exterior of the Preliminary Treatment Building as well during the month of July in preparation for installing vinyl siding. After these items were installed, Rice Lake began installing siding trim around all windows, doors, lights, and electrical boxes. The carpenters also started to install soffits and fascia (trim underneath and around the overhang of the roof). By the end of July, Rice Lake had begun to install siding on the east face (front entrance) of the Preliminary Treatment Building, as well as parts of the north and south sides of the building.

Little Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements August 11, 2020 Page 2 Superior Diamond Concrete Cutting was on site during the month of July to saw cut and remove the existing pump bases from the basement of the existing Solids Pumping and Chemical Building prior to Rice Lake installing new pumps and bases. Wells (precast sub-contractor) was on site during the beginning of July to install the remainder of the precast walls and ceiling panels for the pump room of the Digester Complex. This completed the installation of all precast walls and ceilings on this project. Buysse Roofing (roofing sub-contractor) was also on site during the month of July to work on installing roofing material over the pump room precast ceiling of the Digester Complex. Chappell Central Inc. was also on site at the end of July to install the air conditioning unit outside of the chemical room of the Solids Pumping and Chemical Building. Chappell Central also dropped off a second air conditioning unit to be installed at a later date outside of the existing Electrical and Control Building. Holden Electric worked for several weeks on pulling and installing wires and electrical equipment inside and around the oxidation ditches in preparation for startup, testing of equipment, and gear. Holden Electric also worked on installing equipment and gear inside the electrical room of the Solids Pumping and Chemical Building, and inside the Electrical and Control Building. Holden also installed conduits that were located in the west elevated walking deck of the east-west digester building for future control boxes. WORK ANTICIPATED NEXT MONTH Rice Lake plans to focus working mainly on the Digester Complex, exterior finishes for the Preliminary Treatment Building, site pipe, and startup for the oxidation ditches during the month of August. Bald Eagle Erectors (rebar sub-contractor) will continue to have iron workers on site installing rebar in preparation for continuing to pour the remainder of the elevated deck over the east-west digester building in August. Rice Lake plans to continue to work on preparing for concrete pours in August as well. Rice Lake plans to pour grout and complete the floors inside the east-west digester building, as well as the east portion of the elevated deck over the east-west digester. Rice Lake also plans to pour one of the pads for the digester blowers. Rice Lake also plans to focus on starting up the south oxidation ditch and completing all associated pipe tie-ins. This includes the 30” gravity pipe connection from the oxidation ditches to the existing EQ Basin, as well as from the oxidation ditches to the final clarifiers. Rice Lake is hopeful to complete the pipe tie-ins and work along with the City Operators to start up and seed the south ditch by the second week of August. Holden Electric plans to continue to be on site installing conduits, gear, and all other high priority electrical equipment throughout the site during the month of August as well. Holden plans to focus mainly on electrical work for the oxidation ditches, Digester Complex, & Solids Pumping Building, as well as begin demo in the existing screening and grit building. RPR COMMENTS No phone calls were received from residents during the month of July. Access into the plant continues to be limited at times due to material deliveries into the site and concrete pours and site pipe work. Rice Lake has continued to coordinate access into the site with City plant staff. ENGINEER COMMENTS Rice Lake and SEH have continued to monitor the COVID-19 virus throughout the month of July and both companies are continuing to take extra precautionary and safety measures to protect employees both on and off the site while continuing to make progress on the project. Rice Lake has continued to require all visitors and new workers to fill out a questionnaire regarding symptoms, travel, and any possible exposures upon entering the site. Rice Lake has also continued to maintain additional sanitization and cleaning measures. mrb Enclosures \\sp3020-1\projects\ko\l\littf\143290\7-const-svcs\71-mgmt\80-final-rpt\00. report word documents & photos\03. july 2020_report info\monthly report_july 2020.docx

Little Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements August 11, 2020 Page 3 PHOTOS

Photo Date: 07/06/2020 – 10:34 a.m. Direction Facing: South Description: This photo shows Wells installing the precast wall panels for the Digester Complex pump room. Wells installed the walls and ceiling panels which completed the precast installation for all buildings on this project.

Photo Date: 07/10/2020 – 12:43 p.m. Direction Facing: Northwest Description: This photo shows one of the new mixers and blowers (the blower is located on the left hand side of the photo behind the railing) installed that will soon be used for operation in the oxidation ditches. The mixers and blowers help to move the wastewater through the treatment process and provide oxygen for the bacteria so they can survive and help to “eat up” and/or decompose – the waste and other contaminants before moving on to the next stages of treatment.

Little Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements August 11, 2020 Page 4

Photo Date: 07/13/2020 – 11:35 a.m. Direction Facing: West Description: This photo shows some of the new conduits that Holden Electric installed north of the existing EQ Basin during the month of July.

Photo Date: 07/15/2020 – 9:41 a.m. Direction Facing: Southeast Description: This photo shows the new manhole, valve and pipe connection which connected the pipe from existing Lift Station 1 to the main plant. After this connection was completed, all flow collected from Lift Station 1 (the east side of Little Falls) could be sent to the new Preliminary Treatment Building for screening and grit removal.


Photo Date: 07/15/2020 – 9:44 a.m. Direction Facing: Northeast Description: This photo shows the concrete pump truck conveying the concrete for wall pour section W3 which is the north tee wall located on the north side of the east-west digester building. The white and brown sheets draped over the walls in this photo are the burlap coverings that lock in moisture while Rice Lake water cures the concrete for 7 days after a pour.

Photo Date: 07/16/2020 – 1:03 p.m. Direction Facing: West Description: This photo shows the progress of the exterior finishes at the Preliminary Treatment Building. The metal furring was installed first which gets secured to the precast walls, which then allows the plywood to be secured to the furring. After all furring and plywood was completed, Rice Lake worked on installing Tyvek wrap followed by trim and siding.


Photo Date: 07/17/2020 – 9:35 a.m. Direction Facing: Southwest Description: This photo shows some of the completed rebar installation for the last wall section, section W6, to be poured for the east- west digester building. This photo shows part of the interior divider wall and the exterior wall, and the tee where they come together.

Photo Date: 07/22/2020 – 2:00 p.m. Direction Facing: Northwest Description: This photo shows Buysse Roofing installing some of the roofing materials that are used on top of the digester pump room precast roof.


Photo Date: 07/23/2020 – 9:45 a.m. Direction Facing: Southeast Description: This photo shows Holden’s supplies and wires for installing the electrical components and wiring for the oxidation ditch mixers and blowers. Holden worked for several weeks during the month of July on installing wires and controls for the new equipment in preparation for startup scheduled for the first week of August.

Photo Date: 07/29/2020 – 3:14 p.m. Direction Facing: West Description: This photo shows the Tyvek wrap that was installed over the plywood of the Preliminary Treatment Building, as well as the start of the installation of soffits and fascia (roof overhang trim shown in white on the left corner of the building) and the progress of the siding installation.


Photo Date: 07/30/2020 – 9:50 a.m. Direction Facing: North Description: This photo shows some of the new RAS (return activated sludge) pumps installed in the basement of the Solids Pumping and Chemical Building and associated piping. One of the old RAS pumps (the brown pump) can be seen behind the new pump in this photo. Rice Lake worked on removing old pumps and pipe in this building during the month of July, as well as installing new pumps and pipe.

Photo Date: 07/31/2020 – 12:05 p.m. Direction Facing: West Description: Rice Lake began filling the south oxidation ditch with dewatering water on the last day of July in preparation for startup which is tentatively scheduled for the first two weeks in August. Aeration Industries (mixer and blower manufacturer) will be on site the first week of August to test the equipment with the clean dewatering water prior to filling the ditch with wastewater and using it for normal operations.

To: Minnesota City Clerks

From: Jennifer R. Nelson, Director, State Library Services and Charter Center

Date: July 31, 2020

Subject: 2021 state-certified level of library support

Thank you for your commitment to ensuring your city’s residents have access to library services. Your financial

support makes possible the significant impact that libraries make each year.

The attached form provides documentation of your city’s state-certified level of library support for 2021.

Minnesota Statutes 134.34 and 275.761 establish the amount at 90% of the state-certified level of support set in

2011.

The Minnesota Department of Education, through State Library Services, distributes state aid to regional library

systems based on factors that include population and geographic area served. If a county or city does not meet

its state-certified level of library support, Minnesota Statutes 134.34 Subd 4 requires that we remove the entity

from our funding formulas, which reduces the annual allocation to the regional public library system.

Thank you again for your continued support of Minnesota’s libraries. Together, we can ensure that all Minnesota

residents benefit from quality library services.

State Library Services 1500 Highway 36 West

Roseville, MN 55113

v: 651-582-8791 f: 651-582-8752

[email protected]

July 2020

CERTIFICATION OF MINIMUM LOCAL SUPPORT REQUIREMENT: 2021

This is to certify the 2021 minimum level of financial support to be provided for

operating expenses for public library services and participation in the regional public

library system programs pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 134.34 for the city of:

Little Falls

The state-certified level of library support for 2021 is: $45,007

This amount represents the equivalent of 90% of the official 2011 state-certified level of

library support.

If you need any type of reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting, contact City Hall at (320) 616-5500

at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Meetings are live streamed at LITTLE FALLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

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AGENDA

Regular City Council Meeting

Zoom Video Conference

August 17, 2020, 7:30 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER/DETERMINATION OF QUORUM/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council President

Information

Found On:

All individuals are asked to either silence or turn off all cell phones, pagers,

and other electronic devices that may disrupt the meeting.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA City Council

Approve the agenda as posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law

and herein place all agenda items on the table for discussion.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Council

Special work session meeting of August 3, 2020; the regular meeting of August

3, 2020; closed meeting of August 3, 2020 – approve Pages 1-5

4. APPROVAL OF BILLS City Council

Checks 103129 through 103241 totaling $2,539,203.41 – approve Pages 6-13

5. AWARDS, DONATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Council

President/Others

a. Presentations Mayor Zylka None

1. Oath of Office, Jillian Robinson, Patrol Officer

2. Oath of Office, Samuel Catlin, Patrol Officer

b. Award

1. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Inflow/Infiltration Study Grant,

Wastewater – accept PW Director/Engineer Page 14

6. CONSENT AGENDA City Council

a. Animal Control Report, July 2020 – receive Page 15

b. Application for Exempt Permit, Raffle, Little Falls Fire Department Relief

Association, December 1, 2020 – approve Pages 16-17

c. Economic Development Authority Minutes, July 2020 – receive Pages 18-23

d. Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes, June and August 2020 – receive Pages 24-27

e. Morrison County Animal Humane Society, Reviewed Financial Statement,

December 2019 – receive Pages 28-38

f. Planning commission Minutes, August 2020 – receive Pages 39-42

g. Police Report, July 2020 – receive Pages 43-49

h. Recycling Report, June 2020 – receive Page 50

i. Wastewater Report, July 2020 – receive Page 51

j. Water Report, July 2020 – receive Page 52

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND LETTINGS

a. Letting

1. Surface Improvements, Thirteenth Avenue Northeast, Anderson Brothers

Construction – award PW Director/Engineer Pages 53-54

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8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Stop Sign Petition, Twelfth Street Southwest at Third Avenue Southwest – deny

PW Director/Engineer and Police Chief

Pages 55-58

9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Recommendation of Interview Committee, Nicole Roddy, Lead Clubhouse

Attendant – accept/appoint City Administrator

Page 59

b. Resolution 2020-49, Call for Public Hearing, Adopt Final Assessment Roll,

Public Improvement 383 – adopt PW Director/Engineer

Pages 60-64

c. Resolution 2020-50, Call for Public Hearing, Adopt Final Assessment Roll,

Public Improvement 386 – adopt PW Director/Engineer

Pages 65-67

d. Resolution 2020-51, Accept Petition and Order Feasibility Report, Oak Street –

adopt PW Director/Engineer

Pages 68-69

e. Resolution 2020-52, Submittal of COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency

Funding, Sourcewell, Fire and Police – adopt/authorize Fire Chief

Pages 70-76

f. Planning Commission Recommendations PW Director/Engineer Pages 77-80

1. Resolution 2020-53, Variance Lot Size, Sunrise Addition 3, J & M Developers

– accept/adopt

Pages 81-82

2. Preliminary Plat, Sunrise Addition 3 – accept/approve Page 83

g. Resolution 2020-54, Support of Bonding Bill – adopt City Administrator Page 84

h. Show Request, Laverne Bzdok, September 13, 2020 – consider Council Page 85

10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITY AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, BUREAUS,

COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Council

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS City Council/Others

12. ADJOURNMENT Council President

Recess to closed meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subdivision

3[a], Evaluation of Performance of City Administrator

Following

Regular Mtg.

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City of Little Falls

SPECIAL WORK SESSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ AUGUST 3, 2020

1. CALL TO ORDER

The special work session City Council meeting of the City of Little Falls was called to

order by Council President Hircock on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 7:02 p.m. (scheduled

for 6:45 p.m. but was delayed due to technical difficulties), via Zoom video conference

under Minnesota Statutes 13D.021, due to the Covid-19 health pandemic.

Councilmembers Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Storlie, Hanson, Gosiak, Council President

Hircock, and Mayor Zylka were present. It was determined there was a quorum.

2. PUBLIC FORUM

Temporarily suspended.

3. BILLS DISCUSSION

None.

4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSION

None.

5. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL ONLY ITEMS

a. CARES Funding – Finance Officer Kasella and City Administrator Rademacher

reviewed possible uses of and funds received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and

Economic Security CARES Act. No action taken.

b. Anderson Lake Update – Public Works Director/Engineer Kimman reviewed the

stormwater runoff increase to the Anderson Lake area since discussions on April 6, 2020.

No action taken.

c. Other

1. Public Works Director/Engineer Kimman reviewed that City crews have

completed seven of the eight services to the Block 6, County Club Addition project on

Esther Place from a point approximately 230 feet northerly of Eleventh Street Southeast

to Tenth Avenue Southeast.

4. CONSTITUENT MESSAGES

a. Councilmember Storlie reported that he has received complaints regarding

excess sand and gravel on the roads and inquired if the City’s sweeper is out.

b. Mayor Zylka reported that he has received concerns regarding the music on the

Mississippi River event in August and the social distancing guidelines and children

returning to school.

c. Councilmember Lundberg reported that she has received complaints regarding

four wheelers on City streets, including the west side and around the Wastewater

facility. Other City Councilmember stated that have also received complaints.

5. ADJOURNMENT

Council President Hircock adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lori Kasella

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ AUGUST 3, 2020

1. CALL TO ORDER

The regular City Council meeting of the City of Little Falls was called to order by

Council President Hircock on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom video

conference under Minnesota Statute 13D.021, due to the Covid-19 health pandemic.

On a roll call Councilmembers Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Storlie, Hanson, Gosiak,

Council President Hircock and Mayor Zylka were present. It was determined there was

a quorum.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion was made by Councilmember Gosiak, seconded by Councilmember

Hanson to approve the agenda of August 3, 2020, as presented. On a roll call vote;

Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays:

none. Motion carried.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion was made by Councilmember Knafla, seconded by Councilmember

Liljegren to approve the City Council minutes of the special work session meeting of July

20, 2020; and the regular meeting of July 20, 2020, as presented. On a roll call vote;



4. APPROVAL OF BILLS

Motion was made by Councilmember Lundberg, seconded by Councilmember

Storlie to approve the bills totaling $2,131,059.49 for check numbers 103047 through

103128. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie,

Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays: none. Motion carried.

5. AWARDS, DONATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

a. Donations

1. Resolution 2020-47, Accept Donation(s) – Councilmember Storlie introduced

and moved for the adoption of Resolution 2020-47, a Resolution Accepting Donations

for the Second Quarter 2020. Councilmember Hanson seconded the motion for

adoption. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie,

Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays: none. Council President Hircock then declared said

Resolution 2020-47 to have received the unanimous vote of the entire City Council and

the same to have been duly passed, approved, and adopted.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Councilmember Gosiak, seconded by Councilmember Knafla

to take the following action on Consent Agenda items a. through c.:

a. Affirmed no changes to Policy 74, Data Practices; and

b. Ratified and confirmed the Walk-Run-Bicycle event request from David Sperstad

of Touright Bicycle Shop for a National Night Out/Ride with Heroes bicycle ride on

August 4, 2020, from approximately 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the route as presented,

contingent upon social distancing guidelines being practiced, they clean up after the

event and approval is granted by the Police Chief; and

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c. Approved a Walk-Bun-Bike event requested by Jacki Devine for a River Rat

8K/4K Run on August 22, 2020, from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with the route

as represented, contingent upon social distancing guidelines being practiced, they

clean up after the event and approval is granted by the Police Chief.

On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and

Gosiak. Nays: none. Motion carried.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND LETTINGS

a. Lettings

1. Workstations, KI, Engineering – Motion was made by Councilmember Storlie,

seconded by Mayor Zylka to authorize the purchase, through Sourcewell, of four

workstations from KI (Krueger International), Green Bay, WI, for the Engineering staff at

$8,846.24 plus installation at $1,315.00 for a total cost not to exceed $10,161.24, to be

charged to the Equipment Fund. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg,

Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays: none. Motion carried.

2. Portable Radios, Granite Electronics, Fire – Motion was made by Mayor Zylka,

seconded by Councilmember Gosiak to authorize the purchase of five APX 4000 7/800

MHZ model portable radios and related equipment, through the State bid, from Granite

Electronics, Saint Cloud, at a cost not to exceed $15,023.75 for the Fire Department, to

be charged to the Fire Equipment Budget. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren,

Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays: none. Motion carried.

3. Rescue Tools, Equipment Management Company Fire/Heiman Inc., Fire –

Motion was made by Councilmember Storlie, seconded by Councilmember Knafla to

award the low quotation of $33,583 from Equipment Management Company EMC Fire

through Heiman, Inc., Ashton, IA, for Genesis spreaders, push/pull/ram, chargers and

related equipment, for the Fire Department, to be charged to the Fire Equipment Fund.



4. Make Up Air Unit, Central Mechanical, Wastewater – Motion was made by

Councilmember Storlie, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren to ratify and confirm the

low quotation received from Central Mechanical LLC, at $16,887 for a new make up air

unit and installation on the Control building at the Wastewater facility, to be charged to

the Wastewater Repair and Maintenance Budget. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla,

Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays: none. Motion

carried.

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Covid-19 Preparedness Plan Updates – Motion was made by Councilmember

Storlie, seconded by Councilmember Hanson to approve the updates to the City’s

Covid-19 Preparedness Plan dated July 25, 2020, [to include updates to vehicle

sanitizing of fire vehicles and facemask order by Governor Walz]. On a roll call vote;



9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Police Staffing

1. Retirement, Charles Strack, Police – Motion was made by Councilmember

Gosiak, seconded by Councilmember Knafla to accept the letter of retirement from

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Charles Strack, as a Patrol Officer Investigator from the Police Department effective July

17, 2020, thanked him for his 22 years of service to our community, and wished him well

in his retirement. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock,

Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays: none. Motion carried.

2. Establish Position Description, Police Sergeant Investigator – Motion was

made by Councilmember Storlie, seconded by Councilmember Lundberg to accept

the recommendation of the Police Chief and the Human Resource Director and

established a Police Sergeant Investigator position, approved the position description,

at 385 points for placement in Pay Grade 10. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren,


3. Post Police Sergeant Investigator Position – Motion was made by

Councilmember Gosiak, seconded by Councilmember Storlie to authorize posting the

Police Sergeant Investigator position, per the Law Enforcement Labor Services Labor

Agreement and City policies. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg,

Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays: none. Motion carried.

4. Post Patrol Officer Position – Motion was made by Councilmember Knafla,

seconded by Councilmember Storlie to authorize the posting of a Patrol Officer position

per the Law Enforcement Labor Services Labor Agreement and City policies. On a roll

call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak.

Nays: none. Motion carried.

5. School Liaison Officer Agreement, Independent School District 482 – Motion

was made by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by Councilmember Lundberg to

authorize the execution of a Contract for Services, School Liaison Officer Agreement

with Independent School District 482 for school year 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. On a roll

call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak.

Nays: none. Motion carried.

b. Recommendation of Interview Committee, Collin Eckman, Lead Clubhouse

Attendant – Motion was made by Councilmember Storlie, seconded by

Councilmember Hanson to accept the recommendation of the Interview Committee

and appointed Collin Eckman a Lead Clubhouse Attendant at Pay Grade 3, Step 1,

$12.10 per hour, on a part-time salary schedule effective August 4, 2020, within the Golf.

On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and

Gosiak. Nays: none. Motion carried.

c. Petition, Sewer, Oak Street – Motion was made by Councilmember Knafla,

seconded by Councilmember Lundberg to receive a petition from Sharon and Richard

Radl, 16927 Oak Street, requesting the installation of sewer on Oak Street, instructed

staff to verify signatures, and further forwarded said request to the Public Works

Department for review and a recommendation. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla,

Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays: none. Motion

carried.

d. Use of City Property, National Night Out, Running Tacos/Touright Bicycle Shop –

Motion was made by Councilmember Storlie, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren to

authorize the use of City property described as part of Lot 3, Searles City Acre Lot [near

intersection of Lindbergh Drive South and Eleventh Street Southwest], by Running Tacos

LLC and Touright Bicycle Shop to park a food truck there on August 4, 2020, from

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approximately 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the National Night Out/Ride with Heroes

event, contingent upon all proceeds being donated as stated in the request, they

provide insurance listing the City as additional insured with not less than $1 million

dollars, and they clean up after the event. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren,

Lundberg, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, Gosiak, and Knafla. Nays: Zylka. Motion carried.

e. Resolution 2020-48, Submittal of COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency Funding

Applications, Fire and Police – Councilmember Storlie introduced and moved for the

adoption of Resolution 2020-48, a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Covid-19 Relief

Partnership Emergency Funding Applications to Sourcewell for tablets for Fire and

laptops for Police, with no matching funds requirements. Councilmember Lundberg

seconded the motion for adoption. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka,

Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, Gosiak, and Knafla. Nays: none. Council President Hircock

then declared said Resolution 2020-48 to have received the unanimous vote of the

entire City Council and the same to have been passed, approved, and adopted.

10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITY AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, BUREAUS, COMMISSIONS

AND COMMITTEES

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS

12. ADJOURNMENT

Council President Hircock recessed the meeting at 8:04 p.m. to go into a scheduled

closed meeting.

Motion was made by Councilmember Knafla, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren to

close the meeting at 8:07 p.m. pursuant to Minnesota Statue 13D.05, Subdivision 3(b), to

discuss pending litigation Lisa Lintner v. City of Little Falls. On a roll call vote; Ayes:

Knafla, Liljegren, Lundberg, Zylka, Hircock, Storlie, Hanson, and Gosiak. Nays: none.

Motion carried.

Motion was made by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren

to reopen the meeting at 8:37 p.m. On a roll call vote; Ayes: Knafla, Liljegren,


12. ADJOURNMENT

Council President Hircock adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Wendy J. Zylka

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Mayor Zylka Councilmember Storlie

Councilmember Lundberg

Councilmember Gosiak

General Government 30,221.45$

HRA 2,011.15$

Tourism 16,110.70$

EDA 30,063.37$

HPC 778.16$

Parks & Recreation 2,355.52$

Airport 10,876.72$

Police Forfeiture 4,840.10$

Permanent Improvement Revolving 18,307.87$

Water 19,544.80$

Waste 10,414.38$

Garbage 12,622.57$

Stormwater 379.75$

Golf 23,248.99$

Self Insured 59.05$

Economic Development 24,880.96$

Agency 290.03$

Improvement Projects 2,332,197.84$

Total 2,539,203.41$

August 17, 2020

Jon Radermacher

BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY FUND

Councilmember Hanson

At Large Hircock

Councilmember Liljegren

Councilmember Knafla

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08-12-2020 05:55 PM C O U N C I L R E P O R T PAGE: 1

DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT_

MAYOR & COUNCIL GENERAL FUND E C M PUBLISHERS INC 8/17/20 TIF REPORT 144.40

FLAHERTY & HOOD PA 8/17/20 LEGAL FEE-PERSONNEL 1,780.00_

TOTAL: 1,924.40

LIBRARY GENERAL FUND AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES IN 8/17/20 RUGS/RAGS/MOP/TOWEL 561.84

LITTLE FALLS HARDWARE HANK & RENTAL 8/17/20 PAINT/BATTERIES/FITTINGS/C 25.47

MEI TOTAL ELEVATOR SOLUTIONS 8/17/20 ELEVATOR MTC-AUG 176.86

SECURE TEC 8/17/20 ANNUAL ALARM MONITORING 299.40

BOB LEMIEUR ROLL-OFFS 8/17/20 GARBAGE PICK UP JUNE - JUL 52.66

BROTHERS FIRE & SECURITY 8/17/20 ANNUAL SPRINKLER INSPECTIO 275.00

CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASO 8/17/20 GAS 54.01_

TOTAL: 1,445.24

ELECTIONS GENERAL FUND E C M PUBLISHERS INC 8/17/20 POLLING PLACES/FILINGS 645.07_

TOTAL: 645.07

CITY ADMIN/FINANCE GENERAL FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 8/17/20 INK CARTRIDGES 56.97

M C M A 8/17/20 MEMBERSHIP 135.52

RANGE PRINTING 8/17/20 LETTERHEAD ENVELOPES 643.79

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 8/17/20 TONER/LABELS/PENS 142.16

8/17/20 KEYBOARD 24.49

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 8/17/20 POSTAGE 151.18_

TOTAL: 1,154.11

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GENERAL FUND GOLDEN SHOVEL 8/17/20 WEB HOSTING/SUPPORT 3,000.00

C T C I.T. 8/17/20 IT SERVICES - JULY 3,125.00_

TOTAL: 6,125.00

CITY ATTORNEY GENERAL FUND FLAHERTY & HOOD PA 8/17/20 LEGAL FEE 4,023.75_

TOTAL: 4,023.75

CITY HALL GENERAL FUND AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES IN 8/17/20 RUGS/RAGS/MOP/TOWEL 305.23



STAPLES ADVANTAGE 8/17/20 DOOR STOP 22.98

WEX BANK 8/17/20 GASOLINE 87.79


TOTAL: 538.52

POLICE GENERAL FUND GALLS LLC 8/17/20 BADGES/HOLDERS 1,022.93

8/17/20 SHIRTS/L BURGARDT 120.14

8/17/20 UNIFORMS/ROBINSON 527.03

8/17/20 UNIFORM/CATLIN 639.26

8/17/20 UNIFORM/GOWENS 809.82

AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES IN 8/17/20 RUGS/RAGS/MOP/TOWEL 296.98

LEXIS NEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEMENT INC 8/17/20 SEARCH SUBSCRIPTIONS 101.51

LITTLE FALLS FLEET SUPPLY 8/17/20 TABLE/FAN/HAND TRUCK 377.94


MORRIS ELECTRONICS INC 8/17/20 RSA TESTING 140.00


SHRED -N- GO INC 8/17/20 CONSOLE DISPOSAL 85.29

T & M SHOOTING SPORTS INC 8/17/20 MAGAZINE 135.92

TACTICAL SOLUTIONS LLC 8/17/20 RADAR CERTIFICATION 322.00

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 8/17/20 POSTAGE 22.42

WEX BANK 8/17/20 GASOLINE 1,886.27

8/17/20 GASOLINE 9.67

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CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASO 8/17/20 GAS 19.76

8/17/20 GAS 31.01

CENTRAL MCGOWAN INC 8/17/20 OXYGEN 62.14_

TOTAL: 6,826.88

FIRE GENERAL FUND AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES IN 8/17/20 RUGS/RAGS/MOP/TOWEL 81.65

GRANITE ELECTRONICS INC 8/17/20 PAGER REPAIR 90.00

HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT INC 8/17/20 HELMET CRESCENTS 73.46

INNOVATIVE FIRE SAFETY SOLUTIONS 8/17/20 BRACKET 61.25



ST GABRIELS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 8/17/20 HEP B - FIRE 170.00




CENTRAL MCGOWAN INC 8/17/20 REPAIR VALVE-SCBA 165.00_

TOTAL: 908.34

BUILDING INSPECTIONS GENERAL FUND UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 8/17/20 POSTAGE 0.50_

TOTAL: 0.50

PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL FUND LITTLE FALLS HARDWARE HANK & RENTAL 8/17/20 PAINT/BATTERIES/FITTINGS/C 32.97

MORRISON CO LAND SERVICES 8/17/20 ADDRESS-RIVERWOOD 125.00



BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE 8/17/20 LATH/STAKES 854.60_

TOTAL: 1,253.18

ANIMAL CONTROL GENERAL FUND SCHLENNER WENNER & CO 8/17/20 12-31-19 YEAR END REVIEW 2,600.00_

TOTAL: 2,600.00

STREET GENERAL FUND AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES IN 8/17/20 RUGS/RAGS/MOP/TOWEL 236.16

AUTO VALUE 8/17/20 CLAMP KIT/WRENCH/O-RINGS 128.79


MORRISON CO AUDITOR 8/17/20 WASTE DISPOSAL 27.07



ZARNS OIL 8/17/20 DIESEL FUEL 24.22

C C P INDUSTRIES INC 8/17/20 TISSUE/HIPPIE WIPE 1,020.09


CENTRAL MCGOWAN INC 8/17/20 CYLINDER RENT 8.68

FASTENAL CO 8/17/20 SHIRT 30.24_

TOTAL: 2,776.46

GENERAL OPERATING H.R.A. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 8/17/20 POSTAGE 3.65

COLLINS BROTHERS TOWING, INC 8/17/20 TOW VEHICLES-SHIELDS 195.00

FLAHERTY & HOOD PA 8/17/20 LEGAL FEE-SHIELDS 1,812.50_

TOTAL: 2,011.15

GENERAL OPERATING TOURISM LITTLE FALLS CONVENTION & 8/17/20 LODGING TAX-JULY 7,007.16

8/17/20 RESTAURANT TAX - JULY 9,103.54_

TOTAL: 16,110.70

GENERAL OPERATING ECONOMIC DEVEL AUT 1-TIME VENDOR APEX ASSOCIATES 8/06/20 DEFERRED LOAN 2,500.00

BRASTAD CONSTRUCTION 8/06/20 DEFERRED LOAN 2,500.00

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 8/06/20 DEFERRED LOAN 2,500.00

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FRIENDS OF LINDEN HILL 8/06/20 DEFERRED LOAN 2,500.00

FRIENDS OF PINE GROVE 8/06/20 DEFERRED LOAN 2,500.00

LUBERTS AUTO PARTS 8/06/20 DEFERRED LOAN 2,500.00

MELGRAM JEWELERS 8/06/20 DEFERRED LOAN 2,500.00

SKYLINE TATTOO 8/06/20 DEFERRED LOAN 2,500.00

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION 8/17/20 BROADBAND GRANT REFUND 7,500.00

SENIOR CITIZENS INC 8/06/20 DEFERRED LOAN 2,500.00


TOTAL: 30,063.37

GENERAL OPERATING HERITAGE PRESERVE LITTLE FALLS FLEET SUPPLY 8/17/20 FLAG LINKS 38.16

FALLS FLAG SOURCE 8/17/20 BRIDGE FLAGS 740.00_

TOTAL: 778.16

PARKS & PLAYGROUND PARKS & RECREATION KNIFE RIVER CORP 8/17/20 GRAVEL 28.00

AUTO MAX SALES & SERVICE 8/17/20 MOWER TIRES/MOUNT 303.24

LITTLE FALLS FLEET SUPPLY 8/17/20 WASP SPRAY 7.99


NAPA CENTRAL MN 8/17/20 BELT 13.84




CANS R' US INC 8/17/20 TOILET RENT -JULY 850.00


TOTAL: 1,883.98

BALLFIELDS PARKS & RECREATION BOB LEMIEUR ROLL-OFFS 8/17/20 GARBAGE PICK UP JUNE - JUL 140.40


CENTRA SOTA COOPERATIVE 8/17/20 WEED CONTROL 161.14_

TOTAL: 471.54

NON-DEPARTMENTAL AIRPORT OPERATING BIG SKY AVIATION INC 8/17/20 MGMT AGMT - AUG 750.00-

TOTAL: 750.00-

GENERAL OPERATING AIRPORT OPERATING LAKES GAS COMPANY 8/17/20 LP GAS 165.50


O'DAY EQUIPMENT LLC 8/17/20 OVERFILL VALVES 2,092.60

8/17/20 ANNUAL TESTING 590.00

BIG SKY AVIATION INC 8/17/20 MGMT AGMT - AUG 7,103.58


WIMACTEL INC 8/17/20 PAY PHONE - AUG 66.00

CROW WING POWER 8/17/20 ELECTRIC JUNE/JULY 1,521.50_

TOTAL: 11,626.72

GENERAL OPERATING POLICE FORFEITURE MN STATE TREASURER 8/17/20 FORFEIT-BRUGGER 159.60

MORRISON CO ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 8/17/20 FORFEIT - BRUGGER 319.20

DELL MARKETING 8/17/20 WORKSTATION VIDEO/E-CHG 4,361.30_

TOTAL: 4,840.10

GENERAL OPERATING WATER IMPROVEMENT NORTH CENTRAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT 8/17/20 RUNNING BOARDS-PLANT 775.00

8/17/20 SNOWPLOW PLANT 5,554.31

EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECH INC 8/17/20 WHELEN LIGHTS-DIST 2,295.00_

TOTAL: 8,624.31

GENERAL OPERATING PERM IMPROVEMENT R CORE & MAIN LP 8/17/20 PIPE/HYDRANT - ESTHER 4,371.84

KNIFE RIVER CORP 8/17/20 CRUSHED GRANITE - ESTHER 147.00

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BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE 8/17/20 LUMBER/ESTHER PLACE 60.00

CENTRA SOTA COOPERATIVE 8/17/20 GRASS SEED - ESTHER 175.00

E C M PUBLISHERS INC 8/17/20 AD BIDS - 13TH AVE 220.40

FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 8/17/20 PIPE/FITTINGS - ESTHER 13,252.42_

TOTAL: 18,307.87

WATER PLANT WATER UTILITY A W RESEARCH LABORATORIES INC 8/17/20 LAB TESTING 132.00

CORE & MAIN LP 8/17/20 HYDRANT 3,288.00


8/17/20 UNIFORMS 64.05

HAWKINS WATER TRTMNT INC 8/17/20 ALUMINUM SULFATE 81.74

8/17/20 REPLACEMENT PUMPS 3,367.19

IN CONTROL INC 8/17/20 POWER ISSUE/SLAKER 144.00

KNIFE RIVER CORP 8/17/20 CONCRETE - LAGOONS 2,050.00

LITTLE FALLS FLEET SUPPLY 8/17/20 FAN/TERRO/DOOR BUZZER 76.93


8/17/20 PAINT/BATTERIES/FITTINGS/C 5.00

NAPA CENTRAL MN 8/17/20 FUSE 2.18




DESIGN ELECTRONICS 8/17/20 COMPUTER MOUSE 24.99_

TOTAL: 10,027.79

POWER & PUMPING WATER UTILITY CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASO 8/17/20 GAS 172.65_

TOTAL: 172.65

DISTRIBUTION WATER UTILITY GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC 8/17/20 LOCATE REQUESTS JULY 87.08


WEX BANK 8/17/20 GASOLINE 175.28_

TOTAL: 340.30

ADMIN WITHIN ENTERPRIS WATER UTILITY UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 8/17/20 POSTAGE 79.75


TOTAL: 379.75

WASTE PLANT WASTEWATER ABSOLUTE ELECTRIC OF CENTRAL MN LLC 8/17/20 ANTENNA LFT STN 1 237.50


8/17/20 UNIFORMS 323.08

HAWKINS WATER TRTMNT INC 8/17/20 CHLORINE 1,858.30

AUTO VALUE 8/17/20 LATEX GLOVES 71.96

LITTLE FALLS FLEET SUPPLY 8/17/20 CLAMPS/VINYL MAT 28.00



NAPA CENTRAL MN 8/17/20 BELTS 36.63

NORTH CENTRAL LABS INC 8/17/20 SILASTIC TUBING 192.92


VONCO II, LLC 8/17/20 BIOSOLIDS DISPOSAL 2,474.59

W W GOETSCH ASSOC. INC. 8/17/20 INSTALL PUMP 585.00




COMDATA CORPORATION 8/17/20 TOOLS/TAPE 209.86

FASTENAL CO 8/17/20 WIPES 13.46_

TOTAL: 9,640.81

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COLLECTIONS WASTEWATER GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC 8/17/20 LOCATE REQUESTS JULY 87.07

HOLDEN ELECTRIC CO INC 8/17/20 REPAIRS LIFT STN 6 162.38

LITTLE FALLS FLEET SUPPLY 8/17/20 LATEX GLOVES 13.57


BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE 8/17/20 LUMBER/HINGES L.S 12 93.86_

TOTAL: 393.82

ADMIN WITHIN ENTERPRIS WASTEWATER UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 8/17/20 POSTAGE 79.75


TOTAL: 379.75

RECYCLING GARBAGE/RECYCLING MORRISON CO AUDITOR 8/17/20 BULK GARBAGE CLEAN UP 2,072.32

S W INC 8/17/20 ELECTRONIC RECYCLING 2,330.00


CITY SANITARY COMM INC 8/17/20 BULK GARBAGE PICK-UP 7,785.00_

TOTAL: 12,187.82

GARBAGE GARBAGE/RECYCLING SONRAI SYSTEMS 8/17/20 CART TRACKING 55.00_

TOTAL: 55.00

ADMIN WITHIN ENTERPRIS GARBAGE/RECYCLING UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 8/17/20 POSTAGE 79.75


TOTAL: 379.75

ADMIN WITHIN ENTERPRIS STORMWATER UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 8/17/20 POSTAGE 79.75


TOTAL: 379.75

GOLF COURSE GOLF 1-TIME VENDOR BRAD ATHMANN 8/17/20 BRAD ATHMANN: TREE REMOVAL 2,442.78

JAMES NELSON 8/17/20 JAMES NELSON: STUMP GRINDI 1,540.00


M T I DISTRIBUTING 8/17/20 MOWER BELTS 179.36

8/17/20 MOWER REEL/SEAL 507.28

8/17/20 IRRIGATION REPAIRS-STORM 1,467.80

BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANE 8/17/20 GAS/DIESEL 1,458.90

NORTH STAR WELL SERVICE 8/17/20 IRRIGATION PUMP REBUILD 1,315.00

REINDERS INC 8/17/20 GRASS FEE/FERTILIZER 1,133.17


TURFWERKS 8/17/20 GREENSMOWER ROLLER 405.61

COMDATA CORPORATION 8/17/20 TOTE/HOOK TOOL 201.38

E C M PUBLISHERS INC 8/17/20 BRIDAL/CRAZY DAYS 91.00

EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES INC 8/17/20 CARDBOARD/GLASS RECYCLING 43.78_

TOTAL: 11,211.10

CLUBHOUSE GOLF FROGGYS SIGNS AND GRAPHICS 8/17/20 TABLE TOP DECALS 100.00

AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES IN 8/17/20 MATS/APRONS/TOWELS/RAGS 675.35

GIOVANNI'S FROZEN PIZZA 8/17/20 FROZEN PIZZA 82.50

GRANITE CITY JOBBING INC 8/17/20 CLEANER/BAGS/CUPS/STRAWS 333.89

8/17/20 COFFEE 40.36

8/17/20 CANDY/CHIPS/COOKIES 743.90

8/17/20 BLOODY MIX/OLIVES/JUICE 260.95

APPLIANCE REPAIR CENTER 8/17/20 DISHWASHER REPAIR 248.03

LITTLE FALLS BAKERY AND DELI 8/17/20 BUNS/ROLLS 122.00


LITTLE FALLS PLMBG & HTG 8/17/20 REPAIRS/CLEAN A/C 362.20

MN GOLF ASSN INC 8/17/20 HANDICAP SERVICE 275.00

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BERNICK COMPANIES 8/17/20 POP/GATORADE 576.10

8/17/20 LEINY 57.10

PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 8/17/20 RUM/VODKA/RED BULL 1,007.45


SYSCO WESTERN MN 8/17/20 DEGREASER/GLOVES 193.11

8/17/20 MEAT/DAIRY/PRODUCE 1,886.90

FRED TABATT 8/17/20 BEER TAP MTC 48.00

THIELEN MEATS 8/17/20 BURGER/STEAK 363.01

VERSATILE VEHICLES INC 8/17/20 CART KEYS 56.44

8/17/20 CART RENT 480.00

BRRR EQUIPMENT SERVICE 8/17/20 FREEZER REPAIR 320.00

WILD BRATZ 8/17/20 BRATS 30.00

C & L DISTRIBUTING INC 8/17/20 ICE 30.00

8/17/20 BUD/KONA 1,786.75


COMDATA CORPORATION 8/17/20 SHLEVING/BATTERIES 69.85

8/17/20 BURGER/DAIRY/PRODUCE 374.53

8/17/20 BAR FRUIT/ICE 22.36

D & D BEVERAGE LLC 8/17/20 UMBRELLA 64.43

8/17/20 COORS/SUMMIT 930.90

E C M PUBLISHERS INC 8/17/20 BRIDAL/CRAZY DAYS 91.00

EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES INC 8/17/20 CARDBOARD/GLASS RECYCLING 43.79_

TOTAL: 12,037.89

GENERAL OPERATING HEALTH INSURANCE FURTHER 8/17/20 PARTICIPANT FEE-AUG 59.05_

TOTAL: 59.05

GENERAL OPERATING ECON DEV LOAN STAT 1-TIME VENDOR APEX ASSOCIATES 8/06/20 LOAN 2,500.00

BRASTAD CONSTRUCTION 8/06/20 LOAN 2,500.00

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 8/06/20 LOAN 2,500.00

FRIENDS OF LINDEN HILL 8/06/20 LOAN 2,500.00

FRIENDS OF PINE GROVE 8/06/20 LOAN 2,500.00

LUBERTS AUTO PARTS 8/06/20 LOAN 2,500.00

MELGRAM JEWELERS 8/06/20 LOAN 2,500.00

SKYLINE TATTOO 8/06/20 LOAN 2,500.00

MN DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT & ECON DEV 8/17/20 BARRETT REPAYMENT 2,380.96

SENIOR CITIZENS INC 8/06/20 LOAN 2,500.00_

TOTAL: 24,880.96

GENERAL OPERATING AGENCY LITTLE FALLS HARDWARE HANK & RENTAL 8/17/20 PAINT/BATTERIES/FITTINGS/C 6.99

BILLS STANDARD 8/17/20 MOWER GAS-LIONS 39.01



8/17/20 GAS 17.06

CITY SANITARY SERVICE INC 8/17/20 GARBAGE - LIONS 111.15_

TOTAL: 290.03

GENERAL OPERATING PROJ 387- TOWER RE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 8/17/20 POSTAGE 1.30

VIKING INDUSTRIAL PAINTING LLC 8/17/20 PAY EST 1 258,495.00_

TOTAL: 258,496.30

GENERAL OPERATING PROJECT 388 COVID FROGGYS SIGNS AND GRAPHICS 8/17/20 EAST ENTRANCE- CITY HALL 32.00

GRANITE CITY JOBBING INC 8/17/20 MASKS-GOLF 45.95

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 8/17/20 CLOROX WIPES-ADMIN 17.00

8/17/20 CLOROX WIPES - ELECTIONS 16.99

8/17/20 HAND SANITIZER-WATER 17.94

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LACEY BURGARDT 8/17/20 HEADPHONES - POLICE 12.87

C C P INDUSTRIES INC 8/17/20 HIPPIE-WIPE/STREET 717.00

CENTRAL MECHANICAL LLC 8/17/20 HVAC SYSTEM-POLICE 5,199.00

ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE 8/17/20 PROTECTIVE SHIELDS-ELECTIO 2,594.25_

TOTAL: 8,653.00

GENERAL OPERATING PROJ 375 - HWY 27 1-TIME VENDOR BARBARA HOWARD 8/17/20 BARBARA HOWARD: TREE REPLA 390.00_

TOTAL: 390.00

GENERAL OPERATING PROJ 382 WASTE PLA RICE LAKE CONSTRUCTION GROUP 8/17/20 PAY EST 13 1,078,731.79

8/17/20 PAY EST 14 985,926.75_

TOTAL: 2,064,658.54

=============== FUND TOTALS ================

101 GENERAL FUND 30,221.45

215 H.R.A. 2,011.15

219 TOURISM 16,110.70

222 ECONOMIC DEVEL AUTHORITY 30,063.37

223 HERITAGE PRESERVE COMM 778.16

225 PARKS & RECREATION 2,355.52

227 AIRPORT OPERATING 10,876.72

229 POLICE FORFEITURE FUND 4,840.10

406 WATER IMPROVEMENT 8,624.31

551 PERM IMPROVEMENT REVOL 18,307.87

601 WATER UTILITY 10,920.49

602 WASTEWATER 10,414.38

603 GARBAGE/RECYCLING 12,622.57

604 STORMWATER 379.75

613 GOLF 23,248.99

703 HEALTH INSURANCE 59.05

803 ECON DEV LOAN STATE 24,880.96

825 AGENCY 290.03

900 PROJ 387- TOWER REHAB 258,496.30

901 PROJECT 388 COVID 8,653.00

986 PROJ 375 - HWY 27 PROJECT 390.00

994 PROJ 382 WASTE PLANT IMP 2,064,658.54

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GRAND TOTAL: 2,539,203.41

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August 6, 2020 Matt Streit Wastewater Superintendent City of Little Falls 100 Northeast Seventh Avenue Little Falls, MN 56345 RE: Contingent Grant Award Dear Matt Streit: On behalf of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), I would like to thank you for your participation in the Environmental Assistance (EA) Grant round for EA Climate Adaptation Grants. I am pleased to inform you that City of Little Falls has been selected for a contingent grant award for $19,987 for its application: Little Falls I/I Study. The grant award is contingent on your submittal, and MPCA approval, of a final project work plan, budget, and timeline. If you are unable to attain MPCA approval, or not able to execute a grant agreement with the MPCA, the grant award offer will be subject to withdrawal. Upon MPCA approval of the final project work plan, budget, timeline, and confirmation of your being a registered vendor in SWIFT, we will initiate the process for execution of the Grant Agreement. If you are not registered in the State’s Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) procurement system as a grantee (vendor), you will need to start this process immediately. If you need assistance, please call the SWIFT Help Desk at 651-201-8100, option 1. An MPCA Project Manager will be assigned and will contact you to provide assistance in the finalization of the necessary project documents. Please be reminded that you must refrain from acting on activities related to your project until a Grant Agreement is executed by the MPCA. Any costs incurred prior to the MPCA’s execution of your Grant Agreement will be ineligible as both project grant costs and as your matching funds. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Laura Millberg [email protected] or me at [email protected]. Thank you for your participation in our EA Grant Program and your continued efforts to preserve Minnesota's environment. Sincerely, Jeannie Given Program Coordinator

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Minutes

Economic Development Authority

Special Meeting

July 10, 2020 1:00 p.m.

Members Present: Zylka, Gerbi, Hircock and Hanfler

Members Absent: Reinitz

Call to Order: Chairman Zylka called the Special Meeting of the Economic Development

Authority meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. by zoom video conference.

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Gerbi to approve the agenda. Motion

carried.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Hircock, seconded by Gerbi to approve the minutes of the

Special Meeting of June 26, 2020. Motion carried.

Business:

Emergency Loan Requests: Brand Used ~ Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Hircock to approve

an Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Brand Used with terms as follows: 0% interest, 42-month term

with payments deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if the first 18 payments are

paid on or before the due date, the remaining 18 payments would be forgiven. Motion carried.

Central Barbershop ~ Motion by Gerbi, seconded by Hircock to approve an Emergency Loan

of $5,000 to Central Barbershop with terms as follows: 0% interest, 42-month term with

payments deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if the first 18 payments are paid on

or before the due date, the remaining 18 payments would be forgiven. Motion carried.

S & T Furniture dba Falls Furniture ~ Motion by Hircock, seconded by Gerbi to approve an

Emergency Loan of $5,000 to S & T Furniture dba Falls Furniture with terms as follows: 0%

interest, 42-month term with payments deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if the

first 18 payments are paid on or before the due date, the remaining 18 payments would be

forgiven. Motion carried.

Joyce Darisay Massage ~ Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Hircock to approve an Emergency

Loan of $5,000 to Joyce Darisay Massage with terms as follows: 0% interest, 42-month term



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Vicki Johnston, Hair Design Unlimited ~ Motion by Gerbi, seconded by Hanfler to approve

an Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Vicki Johnston, Hair Design Unlimited with terms as follows:

0% interest, 42-month term with payments deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if

the first 18 payments are paid on or before the due date, the remaining 18 payments would be


Theresa Barnes, Hair Design Unlimited ~ Motion by Hircock, seconded by Hanfler to approve

an Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Theresa Barnes, Hair Design Unlimited with terms as follows:




Pulse Essentials ~ Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Hircock to approve an Emergency Loan of

$5,000 to Pulse Essentials, with the terms as follows: 0% interest, 42-month term with payments

deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if the first 18 payments are paid on or before

the due date, the remaining 18 payments would be forgiven. Motion carried.

Covid Loan Application Deadline ~ Motion by Gerbi, seconded by Hircock to extend the

Covid Loan deadline date. Applications for the EDA Covid Loan program must be received at

City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. Wednesday July 29th. The EDA will meet at 1:00 on Friday July

31 to review the applications.

Next Meeting Date will be July 17th, 2020 – 1:00 p.m.

Adjournment: Chairman Zylka adjourned the meeting at 1:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted: Lori Kasella, Finance Officer, City of Little Falls

NOTE: This meeting was conducted by other electronic means, therefore all

voting was done by roll call vote.

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Minutes


Special Meeting

July 24, 2020 1:00 p.m.

Members Present: Zylka, Gerbi, Hircock and Hanfler

Members Absent: Reinitz



Approval of Agenda: Motion by Gerbi, seconded by Hircock to approve the agenda. Motion

carried.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Hircock to approve the minutes of the

Special Meeting of July 10, 2020. Motion carried.

Business:

Emergency Loan Requests: Melgram Jewelers ~ Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Gerbi to

approve an Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Melgram Jewelers with terms as follows: 0% interest,

42-month term with payments deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if the first 18

payments are paid on or before the due date, the remaining 18 payments would be forgiven.

Motion carried.

Apex Associates LLC (Perkins) ~ Motion by Hircock, seconded by Gerbi to approve an

Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Apex Associates LLC (Perkins) with terms as follows: 0% interest,

42-month term with payments deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if the first 18


Motion carried.

Member Reinitz joined the meeting

Lead for America Fellowship Update ~ City Administrator Radermacher updated the

Commission on the Lead for America Fellowship. We have a new candidate for the position.

There will be an additional cost to the Fellowship of $10,000. We are searching out additional

funding sources.

Adjournment: Chairman Zylka adjourned the meeting at 1:17 p.m.




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Minutes


Special Meeting

July 31, 2020 1:00 p.m.

Members Present: Zylka, Gerbi, Hanfler, Hircock and Reinitz

Members Absent: None



Approval of Agenda: Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Gerbi to approve the agenda. Motion

carried.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Gerbi to approve the minutes of the

Special Meeting of July 24, 2020. Motion carried.

Business:

Emergency Loan Requests: Brastad Construction ~ Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Gerbi to

approve an Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Brastad Construction with terms as follows: 0%



forgiven. Motion carried with Hanfler voting against the motion.

Charlies Pizza ~ Motion by Gerbi, seconded by Reinitz to approve an Emergency Loan of

$5,000 to Charlies Pizza upon reopening, with terms as follows: 0% interest, 42-month term



Friends of Linden Hill ~ Motion by Reinitz, seconded by Hircock to approve an Emergency

Loan of $5,000 to Friends of Linden Hill, with terms as follows: 0% interest, 42-month term with

payments deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if the first 18 payments are paid on

or before the due date, the remaining 18 payments would be forgiven. Motion carried.

Friends of Pine Grove Zoo ~ Motion by Reinitz, seconded by Hanfler to approve an

Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Friends of Pine Grove Zoo, with terms as follows: 0% interest, 42-

month term with payments deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if the first 18


Motion carried.

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Gary Block Tours ~ Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Gerbi to approve an Emergency Loan of

$5,000 to Gary Block Tours upon reopening, with terms as follows: 0% interest, 42-month term



Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce ~ Motion by Reinitz, seconded by Hanfler to approve

an Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, with terms as follows:




Luberts Auto Parts and Machine ~ Motion by Hircock, seconded by Reinitz to approve an

Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Luberts Auto Parts and Machine, with terms as follows: 0%




Robert LeMieur Snow Service Inc ~ Motion by Hanfler, seconded by Reinitz to approve an

Emergency Loan of $5,000 to Robert LeMieur Snow Service Inc, with terms as follows: 0%



forgiven. Motion failed with all members voting against.

Senior Citizens Inc ~ Motion by Gerbi, seconded by Hircock to approve an Emergency Loan of

$5,000 to Senior Citizens Inc, with terms as follows: 0% interest, 42-month term with payments

deferred for the first 6 months, provided however if the first 18 payments are paid on or before

the due date, the remaining 18 payments would be forgiven. Motion carried.

Skyline Tattoo Studio ~ Motion by Reinitz, seconded by Hanfler to approve an Emergency

Loan of $5,000 to Skyline Tattoo Studio, contingent on property taxes being current, with terms

as follows: 0% interest, 42-month term with payments deferred for the first 6 months, provided

however if the first 18 payments are paid on or before the due date, the remaining 18 payments

would be forgiven. Motion carried.

Coronavirus Relief Aid Discussion ~ City Administrator Radermacher and Finance Officer

Kasella updated the Board on the potential use of the Coronavirus Relief Aid received by the

City. Staff met with the City Auditor, Jon Archer of Schlenner, Wenner and Company and

discussed allowed use and auditing of the funds.

Chair Zylka left the meeting at 1:37.

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Lead for America Fellowship ~ City Administrator Radermacher introduced Phoebe Ward, the

candidate for the Lead for America Fellowship.

Adjournment: Vice Chairman Gerbi adjourned the meeting at 1:39 p.m.




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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020

Zoom Meeting

1. Call to Order:Chairperson Gary Block called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.

Members present: Linda LeMieur, Don Opatz, Pat Sharon, Camille Warzecha, and Ashley Zidon

Members absent: Wayne Liljegren

Ex-officios present: Deb Boelz, Kris VonBerge, and Susy Prosapio Ex Officio absent:

City staff present: Wendy Zylka, Darrin Welle, and Greg Kimman

2. Approval of the Minutes:The minutes of March 10, 2020 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting were reviewed. A motion wasmade by Camille Warzecha to approve the minutes as presented. Pat Sharon seconded the motion. Roll callvote, motion was approved.

3. Financial Report: no figure was presented

4. Old Business:A. Century Home Application 309 NE 4th Street: Continued discussion occurred around this application which was originally heard at the March 10th HPC meeting. The home is a 2-story, stucco structure that was built in 1916 with a garage added to the property in 1940. Property records indicate that a structure was built on the lot in 1890. Camille provided an overview of her research of the property. The Commission discussed that the stucco is likely original to the time period. Motion to approve the application by Pat Sharon, seconded by Camille Warzecha. Roll call vote, motion approved.

B. Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) Grant Award, Wendy Zylka: Wendy Zylka shared that the City of Little Falls received a $7,000 CAMP grant and had just received the award letter. This grant will provide assistance through the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, to make training more cost-effective and grow participation in education and training. More information will be provided in the upcoming months.

5. New Business:A. Sign Application, 106 East Broadway, Darrin Welle:Mr. Welle provided an overview of the proposed sign for 106 East Broadway. The applicant is looking to openan Herba-Life shake store, permitted under the zoning district. The applicant is allowed 50 square feet ofsignage. The proposed design meets the minimum square footage allowed and complies with all sizerequirements. An image of the sign was presented and discussed.Don motion made a motion to approve the sign application. Pat Sharon seconded the motion. Roll call vote,motion was approved.

B. Lighting Standards on Signs, Greg Kimman:Mr. Kimman led a discussion on lighting standards for signs in the downtown district. At the May meeting theCommission discussed signs and brightness in the downtown zone. Existing standards do not go into detail onthe wattage and brightness allowed. Staff will research existing lighting language from other communities andbring back to the HPC. At the next meeting the Commission can highlight specific instances or examples tocompare language and discuss the range of lumins. Recommendation was shared for it to be beneficial for newbusiness owners to learn the requirements around lighting upfront and to understand the requirements rightaway. Discussion item, no motions needed.

C. Other Business

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A sub-committee is working on plantings at a small piece of property north of Charles Lindbergh State Park. An application was submitted to the University of Minnesota Extension Program, Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (RSDP) for a signage and wayfinding master plan. We are waiting to hear from Extension staff. 6. Other Concerns from Commission: none

Next Meeting Date: Monday, July 6, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. via zoom call.

Adjournment: A motion was made by Camille Warzecha to adjourn the meeting at 12:53 p.m. Don Opatz seconded the motion. Roll call vote, motion approved. Recorded by: Ashley Zidon

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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2020

1. Call to Order: Chairperson Gary Block called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm via Zoom. The meeting was recorded.

Members present: Gary Block, Wayne Liljegren, Don Opatz, Pat Sharon and Camille Warzecha Members absent: Linda LeMieur and Ashley Zidon.

Ex-officio members present: Deb Boelz and Susy Prosapio Ex-Officio absent: Kris VonBerge

City staff present: Greg Kimman & Wendy Zylka Guest: none 2. Approval of the Minutes: The minutes of June 1, 2020 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting were reviewed. There was no July meeting. Camille Warzecha noted under Old Business, Century Homes, the home was built in 1890, not 1916. There was no home on the property until 1916 when one was built. The city has that information on the Phil Force property. A motion was made by Camille Warzecha to approve the minutes with this correction. Pat Sharon seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion was approved.

3. Financial Report: balance as of June 30, 2020 is $37,788. The Commission was reminded that loan payments were suspended for 3 months due to COVID-19. Payments are scheduled to resume in August pending any extension by the City Council. Don Opatz requested staff provide what the monthly loan repayments are in a normal month.

4. Old Business: A. Wayfinding Grant Update: Gary Block: The University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships program grant funding for a graduate student to assist with a Wayfinding and Signage Master Plan made the first cut for funding but not the second. Discussion included scaling back the application as there may be a 3rd round of funding. This will be added to the September agenda when Ashley Zidon will be in attendance to lead the discussion. B. Lit Sign Ordinances: Greg Kimman: Greg recommended no change to the Little Falls lit sign ordinance at this time. Greg provided examples from neighboring communities including Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Brainerd, Staples, Sauk Centre, Albany, Foley, Milaca, Maple Grove and Long Prairie that addressed their lighting codes. C. Camp Training & CLG Grant: Wendy Zylka: The collaborative Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) for Heritage Preservation Commissions grant was previously approved. Wendy is waiting on grant paperwork. This is the collaborative with the St. Cloud Preservation Commission, who is doing an in-kind contribution of meeting space. The cash match of $500 was approved in June by the HPC. 5. New Business: A. Sign Request: Wausau Homes: 105 East Broadway: Greg Kimman: the proposed sign for Wausau Homes is comparable to the previous Elliott’s Tattoo sign, measuring 36” by 76”, which falls within the allowable signage when added to the Central Barber Shop sign. A motion was made by Don Opatz to approve the sign as presented. Pat Sharon seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion was approved. B. Purple Carrot, 53 East Broadway, loan request: Susy Prosapio: the wall on the east side of the building on Kidder Street is in need of brick repair work. One bid was received from Matt Rausch for $33,000 to demo the loose bricks and remove from site; install new bricks including labor and materials. As the Commission’s funds are low, Pat Sharon made a motion to fund up to $15,000 with the 60/30/10 formula. Wayne Liljegren seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion was approved.

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C. Preserve Minnesota Annual Conference: Gary Block: due to COVID-19 restrictions on meetings, the 2020 Preserve Minnesota Annual Conference will be held via Zoom format. Pat Sharon & Camille Warzecha expressed interest in being registered for the conference. D. 2021 Budget: Gary Block: With the demand for funding, the HPC funds have been depleted. Camille Warzecha made a motion to request $25,000 in the FY 2021 budget. Wayne Liljegren seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion was approved.

6. Other: A. Pollinator Garden: Camille Warzecha: Little Falls Community Schools Ag Department instructor Beth Berlin secured funding for a pollinator garden. It is desirable to create a sign noting the partnership with the City of Little Falls and the explanation of importance of this garden, that is not for picking of flowers, for the public. Greg Kimman will ask the Park, Recreation & Tree Board for funding. Next Meeting Date: September 14, 2020, at 12:00 pm at City Hall if possible, if not, via Zoom.

Adjournment: Motion was made by Wayne Liljegren to adjourn the meeting at 12:40 pm Don Opatz seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion was approved. Recorded by: Debora K Boelz, Secretary

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SCHLENNER WENNER & CO. Certified Public Accountants

& Business Consultants

MORRISON COUNTY ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY

REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019

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MORRISON COUNTY ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REVIEW REPORT .................................................................................................. 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets – Income Tax Basis ................................................................................ 3 Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets – Income Tax Basis.......................................................... 4

Notes to the Financial Statements ....................................................................................................................................... 5

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comparative Schedule of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets – Income Tax Basis ..................................... 9

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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REVIEW REPORT July 23, 2020 To the Board of Directors Morrison County Animal Humane Society Little Falls, Minnesota We have reviewed the accompanying financial statements of Morrison County Animal Humane Society (the Organization), which comprise the statement of assets, liabilities, and net assets—income tax basis as of December 31, 2019, the related statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net assets—income tax basis for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements. A review includes primarily applying analytical procedures to management’s financial data and making inquiries of the Organization’s management. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the income tax basis of accounting. This includes determining that the income tax basis of accounting the Organization uses is an acceptable basis for the preparation of financial statements in the circumstances. Management is also responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error. Accountant’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to conduct the review engagement in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Those standards require us to perform procedures to obtain limited assurance as a basis for reporting whether we are aware of any material modifications that should be made to the financial statements for them to be in accordance with the basis of accounting the Organization uses for income tax purposes. We believe that the results of our procedures provide a reasonable basis for our conclusion. Accountant’s Conclusion Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying financial statements in order for them to be in accordance with the basis of accounting the Organization uses for income tax purposes.

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Basis of Accounting We draw attention to Note A of the financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the basis of accounting the Organization uses for income tax purposes, which is a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our conclusion is not modified with respect to this matter. Other Matter

The accompanying Comparative Schedule of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from, and related directly to, the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements. The supplementary information has been subjected to the review procedures applied in our review of the basic financial statements. We are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the supplementary information. We have not audited the supplementary information and do not express an opinion on such information.

SCHLENNER WENNER & CO. St. Cloud, Minnesota

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CURRENT ASSETSCash and Cash Equivalents 9,300$ Investments 28,835

Total Current Assets 38,135$

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Building 260,345 Kennels 27,500 Furniture and Equipment 11,172

299,017 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 189,468

Net Property and Equipment 109,549

TOTAL ASSETS 147,684$

LIABILITIESPayroll Withholdings 2,617$

NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS 145,067

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 147,684$

ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

MORRISON COUNTY ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETYSTATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND NET ASSETS

DECEMBER 31, 2019INCOME TAX BASIS

See accompanying notes and independent accountants' review report.3

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OPERATING REVENUESAdoptions 31,144$ Grants and Donations 34,561City of Little Falls 30,000 Morrison County 30,000 Grooming 1,899 Impound Fees 5,690 Surrenders 3,362 Fundraising Events 8,128 Memberships 1,065 Store Sales 418 Other Income 1,109

Total Operating Revenues 147,376$

OPERATING EXPENSESPersonnel Costs

Salaries and Wages 91,225 Payroll Taxes 13,190

Total Personnel Costs 104,415 Shelter Expenses 18,302 Veterinary Expenses 25,743 Utilities 7,409 Depreciation 8,514 Insurance 6,744 Repairs and Maintenance 1,285 Service Charges 407 License and Dues 15 Other 2,370 Advertising 561 Security System 419

Total Operating Expenses 176,370

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE

OTHER INCOME (28,994)

OTHER INCOME

Unrealized Gain on Investments 6,558

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (22,436)

NET ASSETS - Beginning of Year 167,503

NET ASSETS - End of Year 145,067$

MORRISON COUNTY ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETYSTATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019INCOME TAX BASIS

See accompanying notes and independent accountants' review report.4

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MORRISON COUNTY ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019

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NOTE A NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES This summary of the nature of operations and significant accounting policies of the Morrison County Animal Humane Society is presented to assist in understanding the Organization's financial statements. Organization The Morrison County Animal Humane Society (the “Organization”) was established in May 1985 with its special purpose being the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, the education on humane treatment of animals, and the encouragement of spaying and neutering of domestic animals to reduce unwanted animal population. This is accomplished using funds received as grants from the City of Little Falls and Morrison County, impound payments from rural towns and townships, surrender fees, animal adoption fees, memberships, fund raisers, and other general donations. Basis of Accounting The Organization prepares its financial statements on the income tax basis of accounting. Under this basis, certain revenues and the related assets are recognized when received rather than when earned, and expenses generally are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred. Consequently, accounts receivable and trade accounts payable are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the income tax basis of accounting requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash held in a checking account at December 31, 2019. Investments Investments consist of mutual funds. Such investments are reported at fair market value per quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and are therefore deemed level one investments per Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Property and Equipment Purchased property and equipment are carried at historical cost. Major additions and betterments are charged to the property and equipment accounts while replacements, maintenance and repairs which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets are expensed in the current period. Depreciation Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Depreciation of property and equipment is based on estimated useful lives ranging from three to thirty years. Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

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NOTE A NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Receipts The Morrison County Animal Humane Society is funded primarily by the following:

Grants – received from the City of Little Falls, Morrison County, and other Organizations. Impound payments – received from area towns and townships when they deliver stray animals. Surrender fees – received from persons bringing in animals that they can no longer provide a home for. Adoption fees – received from persons agreeing to provide the animals with a home. Fundraisers – proceeds from events such as bark-a-thon, dog walk, etc. Memberships and donations – received from the community as support.

Concentrations The Organization maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, may exceed federally insured (FDIC) limits. The Organization has not experienced any losses in any such accounts. Management of the Organization believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash. Tax Status The Organization follows FASB ASC Topic 740, Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Organization is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a not-for-profit organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Due to the not-for-profit nature and provision of the Organization, all income and expenses attributable to the mission of the Organization are tax exempt and accordingly no provision or liability for income taxes have been made in the financial statements and contributions to the Organization are tax deductible to donors as allowed by IRS regulations. However, the Organization is required to pay state and federal income taxes on unrelated business income. If the Organization were to engage in any activities that resulted in unrelated business income, a tax would be assessed on that activity. The Organization is open and subject to examination generally for three years after the filing date. Functional Expenses The Organization allocates its expenses on a functional basis among its various programs and support services. Expenses that can be identified with a specific program and support service are allocated directly to that program according to their natural expenditure classification. Other expenses that are common to several functions are allocated by various statistical bases as determined by management. Total program expenses and management and general expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019 are $155,869 and $20,501, respectively. Advertising Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense amounts to $561 for the year ended December 31, 2019. Recognition of Contributions and Donations The Organization reports contributions restricted by donors as increases in net assets without donor restrictions if the restrictions expire (that is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or purpose restriction is accomplished) in the reporting period in which the revenue is recognized. All other donor-restricted contributions are reported as increases in net assets with donor restrictions, depending on the nature of the restrictions. When a restriction expires, net assets with donor restrictions are reclassified to net assets without donor restrictions and reported in the statements of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets as net assets released from restrictions.

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NOTE B FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FASB Fair Values Measurements and Disclosures topic 820 establishes a framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurement). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Organization has the ability to access.

Level 2 Inputs to the valuation methodology include:

Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or

other means.

If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, the level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

The asset or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant of the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for investments measured at fair value. All investments of the Organization are Level 1. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2019. Mutual Funds: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the securities are traded. The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Organization believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. NOTE C INVESTMENTS Investments consist of the following at December 31, 2019:

Fair ValueMutual Funds 28,835$

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NOTE C INVESTMENTS (Continued) Investment activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 is as follows:

Beginning Fair Market Value 34,684$ Service Charges (407) Net Transfers (12,000) Unrealized Gain 6,558 Ending Fair Market Value 28,835$

NOTE D PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consist of the following:

Balance BalanceJanuary 01, 2019 Additions Disposals December 31, 2019

Building 260,345$ -$ -$ 260,345$ Kennels 27,500 - - 27,500Furniture and Equipment 11,172 - - 11,172

299,017 - - 299,017 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 180,954 8,514 - 189,468 Net Property and Equipment 118,063$ (8,514)$ -$ 109,549$

Depreciation expense amounts to $8,514 for the year ended December 31, 2019. NOTE E SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events, the Organization has evaluated subsequent events through July 23, 2020, which is the date these financial statements were available to be issued, and have determined that the following subsequent event requires disclosure: On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" and on March 10, 2020, declared it to be a pandemic. Actions taken around the world to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus include restrictions on travel, and quarantines in certain areas, and forced closures for certain types of public places and businesses. The coronavirus and actions taken to mitigate it have had and are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical area in which the Organization operates. While it is unknown how long these conditions will last and what the complete financial effect will be to the Organization, to date, the Organization is expecting to experience significant changes in the fair value of their assets.

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2019 2018OPERATING REVENUES

Adoptions 31,144$ 29,541$ Donations and Grants 34,561 39,588City of Little Falls 30,000 50,000 Morrison County 30,000 30,000 Grooming 1,899 7,969Impound Fees 5,690 10,266 Surrenders 3,362 3,563 Fundraising Events, Net of Costs 8,128 12,641 Memberships 1,065 205 Store Sales 418 389 Other Income 1,109 1,106

Total Operating Revenues 147,376 185,268

OPERATING EXPENSESPersonnel Costs

Salaries and Wages 91,225 89,378 Payroll Taxes 13,190 15,522

Total Personnel Costs 104,415 104,900 Shelter Expenses 18,302 16,696 Veterinary Expenses 25,743 28,291 Utilities 7,409 11,193 Depreciation 8,514 8,725 Insurance 6,744 5,846 Repairs and Maintenance 1,285 123 Service Charges 407 402 License and Dues 15 100 Other 2,370 2,877 Advertising 561 691 Reimbursements - 168 Security System 419 240

Total Operating Expenses 176,370 180,252

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE

OTHER INCOME (28,994) 5,016

OTHER INCOME

Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 6,558 (1,860) Total Other Income 6,558 (1,860)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (22,436) 3,156

NET ASSETS - Beginning of Year 167,503 164,347

NET ASSETS - End of Year 145,067$ 167,503$

MORRISON COUNTY ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETYCOMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

INCOME TAX BASIS

Year Ended December 31,

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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

Zoom Video/Teleconference

August 10, 2020 6:30 p.m.

P A Member P A Member

X Kleinschmidt, James X Knafla, Jerry

X Birchem, Jim X Czech, Joe

X Gosiak, Frank X Darrin Welle, Zoning Administrator

X Hanfler, Jeremy X Kimman, Greg PW Director/Engineer

X Schilling, Kara

CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Hanfler opened a scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. held

via Zoom video conference under Minnesota Statute 13D.021, due to the Covid-19

health pandemic. For this reason, a roll call vote will be held on each motion.

ADOPT THE AGENDA: Motion by Jerry Knafla, seconded by Jim Birchem to approve of

August 10, 2020, agenda as presented. On a roll call vote; Birchem, Hanfler, Knafla,

Czech. Nays: none. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Joe Czech, seconded by Jerry Knafla to

approve the minutes of July 13, 2020, as presented. On a roll call vote; Birchem, Hanfler,

Knafla, Czech. Nays: none. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Variance Request, J & M Developers, Sunrise Addition 3. Chairperson Hanfler

opened the scheduled public hearing at 6:38 p.m.

J & M Developers have requested a variance to allow a lot width less than required by

City Code. Greg Kimman and Darrin Welle reviewed the proposed plat and requested

variance for Lot 11, Block 2, to be less than 100 feet wide. Mike Corrow of J & M

Developers reviewed the lot meets the area required, just not the width. Several

renditions were created to try to make the width work.

Darrin Welle and Greg Kimman stated no public comments were received prior to

meeting and no one wished to speak at the public hearing. Chairperson Hanfler closed

the meeting at 6:39 p.m.

Motion by Joe Czech, seconded by Jerry Knafla to recommendation to the City

Council the approval of the variance request with the following findings of fact:

• The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City’s

Zoning Ordinance, because there is only a 12-foot difference from the code

requirement. This is very close to meeting the width and the rear is wider, giving

the average width of the lot around 100 feet wide. The intent of the code is met as

this width is still wider than most lots in town.

• The request is consistent with the comprehensive plan because this area is

designated as country and suburban housing in the comprehensive plan. The plan

also states to expand new neighborhoods near existing facilities, which this plan

does. The plan does not specifically address sizing of lots.

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• The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, because it

will be for residential housing, just like the rest of the area surrounding here and

one lot not as wide in the area is reasonable.

• The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not

created by the landowner, because this lot is pie shaped it creates the need for

more angles lots and angled lots created more narrow front yards. Prairie Drive

was established here already and created the shape as well.

• The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality,

because this is a residential area and the slightly narrower lot will not change the

character. The lot width should not even be noticeable when going by in

comparison to the other lots.

• The need for the variance involves more than economic considerations, because

settling ponds are now required in the development which created some land loss

design considerations and the pie shape of the lot created the need for angled

lots which create narrow fronts yards.

On a roll call vote; Birchem, Hanfler, Knafla, Czech. Nays: none. Motion carried.

2. Preliminary Plat, Sunrise Addition 3, J & M Developers. Chairperson Hanfler opened

a scheduled public hearing at 6:55 p.m.

Greg Kimman and Darrin Welle reviewed the preliminary plat for the entire 36 lot

development of the proposed Sunrise Addition 3.

Darrin Welle and Greg Kimman stated no public comments were received prior to

meeting and no one wished to speak at the public hearing. Chairperson Hanfler closed

the meeting at 6:56 p.m.

Motion by Jerry Knafla, seconded by Joe Czech to recommend to the City Council the

approval of the preliminary plat Sunrise Addition 3 as presented, based on the following

findings:

• Current Zoning: Subject Property is R-1C Country Homes, One and Two Family

Residential District. Surrounding Properties are R-1C Country Homes, One and Two

Family Residential District. There is also B-2 zoned land to the northeast and

southeast.

• Current Land Use: Subject Property is vacant. Surrounding Property is: residential

and vacant.

• Lot size is approximate 18.13 acres according to plat provided.

• Each of the proposed lots will have access to sewer and water lines.

• Natural Features:

Floodplain: The property is not within an identified floodplain.

Bluff/Steep Slopes: The property is flat and does not contain any bluffs or steep

slopes.

Wetlands: There do not appear to be any wetlands on the property that are

impacted by the subdividing of the parcel.

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• Easements: The preliminary plat drawing identifies drainage and utility easements,

and a proposed access/road easements.

• Blocks: There are three blocks within the subdivision.

• Lots: The proposed lots, except lot 11 of block two, meet the requirements of the

ordinance for layout, size and other requirements. Lot 11 block 2 needs approval

of through a variance for lot width deviation.

• Park Dedication: Park dedication requirements to be set by the park, recreation

and tree board. This was paid when preliminary platted the first time.

• Required Improvements:

o Monuments: Monuments of a permanent character shall be placed in

locations on the boundary of the subdivision and within it as required.

o Street and Alley Improvement: No alleys are proposed or necessary, but

new streets are to be installed, per city code requirements.

o Curb and Gutter. No curb and cutter are proposed as this is a rural

subdivision. No other roads in this area have curb and gutter.

o Underground Utilities: Underground utilities will be installed to meet the

requirements of the city.

o Sidewalks and Pedestrian ways: No new sidewalks are proposed. Sidewalks

are not needed for this density of development.

o Water Supply: Water service will be available for these lots.

o Sewage Disposal: Sewer service will be available to these lots.

o Drainage: A Stormwater management plan is in place for this

development.

o Street Trees: There are currently no trees within most of the lots. The property

covenants and/or city code requirements will require tree planting in front yards.

o Boulevards: Areas around cul-da-sacs and road boulevards are proposed

to be seeded to grass.

o Street Signs: New streets signs are proposed for the new roads.

• Current Zoning: Subject Property is R-1C Country Homes, One and Two Family

Residential District. Surrounding Properties R-1C (Country Homes, One and Two

Family Residential District. There is also B-2 zoned land to the northeast and

southeast.

• The proposed plat appears to meet all requirements of the ordinance which are

applicable to the application, except Lot 11, Block 2. This lot needs approval

through a variance for lot width to proceed.

• The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed development. There are no

concerns at this time.

On a roll call vote; Birchem, Hanfler, Knafla, Czech. Nays: none. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

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NEW BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance Amendment, Eaves on Dwellings and Accessory Structures.

The Planning Commission reviewed the current City Code requirements for eaves on

accessory structures over 200 square feet requiring boxed eaves where non-accessory

structures are not and reviewed the proposed ordinance amending said City

Code. Following discussions, motion was made by Jim Birchem, seconded by Jerry

Knafla to send the draft to the appropriate staff for review and set for a public hearing

in the future. On a roll call vote; Birchem, Hanfler, Knafla, Czech. Nays: none. Motion

carried.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: September 14, 2020, 6:30 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Hanfler adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Darrin Welle on behalf of Jerry Knafla

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LITTLE FALLS POLICE - JULY 2020 1

Little Falls Police Report for July 2020

207 1st St NE Little Falls, MN 56345

p. 320-616-5570 f. 320-616-5576

[email protected]

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Table of Contents I. Police Department Report for July 2020 ............................................................ 3

Mission Statement:

Vision Statement:

II. LFPD Activities Report – July 2020 ................................................................... 4

Service Calls & Enforcement Activities:

III. Department Training Report – July 2020 .......................................................... 6

IV. School Resource Officer Report – July 2020 ...................................................... 6

**Distance Learning Began March 18th, 2020

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Police Department Report for July 2020

Mission Statement:

The Little Falls Police Department’s mission is to promote and maintain a safe and peaceful community.

Vision Statement:

We provide the highest degree of public service by building relationships with the community through:

Education

Participation

Partnerships

Protection

We serve with compassion, integrity, and professionalism.

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LFPD Activities Report – July 2020

Service Calls & Enforcement Activities:

Code Description Jul‐20

0 LF9001 Speeding or Excessive Speed for Conditions 1 LF9002 Speeding Clocked by Radar 4 LF9005 Failure to Yield Right of Way MV 1 LF9027 Disturbance Loud Vehicles ‐ ETC 3 LF9090 WARNING & FAULTY EQUIPMENT TICKET 81 LF9100 Parking Violations 3 LF9203 Driving After Revocation 9 LF9204 Driving After Suspension 2 LF9208 No Motorcycle Endorsement 1 LF9210 No Insurance 5 LF9212 Seatbelt Violation SS 169.686 1 LF9218 Driving After Cancellation 1 LF9270 ATV Violations 1 LF9301 Lost Person 2 LF9303 Lost Property 6 LF9313 Found Property 15 LF9315 Runaway 1 LF9320 FOUND BICYCLE 6 LF9400 Motor Vehicle Accidents All other 1 LF9440 Property Damage Motor Vehicle Accident 13 LF9450 Hit and Run Property Damage 5 LF9460 Bicycle Accidents 2 LF9561 Dog bites 1 LF9562 Allow Dog ‐ CAT TO RUN AT LARGE‐ ANIMAL 2 LF9563 BARKING DOG 1 LF9566 ANIMAL NEGLECT 12 LF9571 Dispatch Injured Animal 1 LF9600 LFFD Call Out 8 LF9608 UNLAWFUL BURNING 3 LF9609 FIRE ALARM 4 LF9611 STORM DAMAGE 1 LF9726 Order for Protection 2 LF9727 Harassment Order 3 LF9728 Domestic Abuse No Contact Order 3 LF9730 Sick Cared For 89 LF9731 Intoxicated 5 LF9733 Damage to Property 10 LF9734 72 HOUR HOLD 1

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LF9737 Suicidal Person 14 LF9745 Mental Health Issues 2 LF9750 SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION BY SS 244.052 1 LF9752 PREDATORY OFFENDER CHANGE OF INFORMATION NOTIC 12 LF9753 POR Registration Verification 1 LF9800 Miscellaneous Public 19 LF9801 Domestics 6 LF9802 Public Assist ‐ Security 9 LF9803 Disturbing the Peace 15 LF9806 WELFARE CHECK ‐ LIFE LINE 7 LF9814 WELFARE CHECK PERSONAL HEALTH & WELL BEING 27 LF9815 MOTORIST ASSIST 6 LF9817 PROPERTY WATCH REQUESTED 4 LF9818 CHILD PROTECTION ‐ WELL BEING 14 LF9821 PUBLIC SAFETY ‐ REPORTED GAS LEAK ‐ ETC 6 LF9826 INFORMATION 36 LF9838 ERROR Created in CAD 7 LF9839 Ordinance Violation 3 LF9842 Assault/Fight (No Action) 6 LF9843 Disorderly Conduct 7 LF9844 Theft 28 LF9846 Threats/Harassment (All Other) 1 LF9848 Traffic Complaint 24 LF9849 Driving While Intoxicated 2 LF9901 Warrants Served for other Agencies 2 LF9903 Funeral Escorts 5 LF9910 Vehicle lockout 33 LF9911 Assist Other Agency 8 LF9912 Suspicion 58 LF9913 REPORTED VIOLATION OF HARASSMENT ORDER 2 LF9915 Unlawful Deposit of Garbage 1 LF9916 RENTAL DISPUTE 2 LF9917 Burglar Alarm, SAFETY ALARM 15 LF9918 Assist MCSO 27 LF9926 Disturbance Loud Party or Music 1 LF9929 Harassing ‐ Obscene Phone Calls 3 LF9930 Criminal Sexual Conduct 3 LF9932 CHILD NEGLECT ‐ ABUSE ‐ WELFARE 13 LF9933 CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTE, CHILD EXCHANGE 2 LF9935 DRUG VIOLATION 4 LF9939 Harassment 7 LF9940 HEALTH & WELFARE GARBAGE ETC 2 LF9943 JUNK VEHICLE ORDINANCE 1 LF9947 STREET LIGHTS OUT, SIGNALS, MN POWER NOTIFIED 1

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LF9950 GAS DRIVE OFF 1 LF9954 9 1 1 HANG UP CALLS 2 LF9956 SCAM INFORMATION ONLY 9 LF9957 WEAPONS VIOLATION 2 LF9959 OBSTRUCTING LEGAL PROCESS 1 LF9962 CIVIL STANDBY ‐ PROPERTY EXCHANGE 1 LF9965 BUSINESS ‐ RECEIVED COUNTERFEIT BILL ‐ MONEY 3 LF9970 TRESPASSING 5 LF9976 FIREWORKS VIOLATION 6 LF9988 FAMILY DISPUTE ‐ NEIGHBORHOOD DISPUTE 20 LF9990 WARRANT SATISFIED MCSO 1 LF9993 CIVIL MATTER 12 ST9037 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 1 Total 821

Department Training Report – July 2020

July 2020 Training and Events Date Event Officers

7/15/2020 SWAT Training, EMCSC Range 205, 208, 210, 215, 218 7/23/2020 Dive Team Training 210, 218 7/28/2020 Firearms Qualifications, EMCSC Range Officers 7/29/2020 Firearm Qualifications, EMCSC Range Officers

School Resource Officer Report – July 2020

**Distance Learning Began March 18th, 2020

CITIZEN CONTACTS

CALLS FOR SERVICE

Students in Office: Assault

School Concerns Administrative Assist

Outside Concerns Agency Assist

Student Resource Bomb Threat

Burglary

Parents/Guardians in Office: Civil Matter

School Concerns Damage to Property

Outside Concerns Disorderly Conduct

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Disturbance

Faculty/Staff in Office: Drug / Alcohol Violations

School Concerns Fire Alarm

Outside Concerns Medicals

O.F.P. Violation

Classroom Presentations: Possession of Drug Para.

In School Poss. Weapon in School

Outside School Receiving Stolen Property

Other Runaways

Suspicion

ACTIVITIES: Theft

Athletic Events Threats / Harassment

Dance & Parade Trespassing

Tobacco Violations

TRAFFIC: Truancy

Accidents Warrant Arrest

Crossing Guard Violations Welfare Check

Driving Complaints Follow-up

Moving Violations C.S.C.

Parking Violations Other – Mental Health Hold

Other – Lock Out Other – Custody Dispute

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Wastewater Treatment Plant

July 2020

OPERATIONS:

Flows:

Monthly influent flow averaged 1,840,000 gallons.

Maximum daily flow of 2,550,000 gallons.

Minimum daily flow of 1,230,000 gallons.

Total flow 56,930,000 gallons.

Loadings:

Influent C/BOD5: 79.3 mg/l Effluent C/BOD5: 5.8 mg/l % Removal 92.5 %

Permit Limit: N/A 25 mg/l 85%

Influent TSS: 102.3 mg/l Effluent TSS: 6.4 mg/l % Removal 94.5 %

Permit Limit: N/A 30 mg/l 85%

Weather:

Precipitation – 6.64 inches

Average temperature 84.8 day 62.3 nights

Monthly Power Usage:

82,560 KWH’s with a daily average of 2,923 KWH’s

Construction

PTB Building, Oxidation Ditch, Aerobic Digester

Comments:

Staff started collecting samples for new significant industrial user Barrett Pet Food, Inc. and notified the

MPCA.

Respectfully Submitted,

Matt Streit

Wastewater Superintendent

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Little Falls, MN Water Treatment DepartmentPurification and Softening

Start Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2020End Date: Friday, July 31, 2020

217,570,000.00

400,073,000.00

1,042,848,000.00

223,861,000.00

984,637,000.00

954,883,000.00

298,299,000.00

525,495,000.00

220,850,000.00

406,897,000.00

1,043,547,000.00

223,861,000.00

990,336,000.00

963,262,000.00

301,056,000.00

537,431,000.00

3,280,000.00

6,824,000.00

699,000.00

0.00

5,699,000.00

8,379,000.00

2,757,000.00

11,936,000.00

141.90

309.00

29.70

0.00

306.90

309.00

107.00

296.90

385.25

368.07

392.26

0.00

309.49

451.94

429.44

670.03Well 9

Well 8

Well 7

Well 6

Well 5

Well 4

Well 3

Well 1

FlowRate(GPM)

Runtime(Hours)

Total Usage(Gal)

Jul 31Stop(Gal)

Jul 01Start(Gal)

Flow Total: 39,574,000.00 (Gal)

234,800.00

SludgeFlow

Total

880.0

3,295.2

659.0

62.0

38,224.7

(Gal)Polymer

(Lbs)Lime

(Gal)Fluoride

(Lbs)Chlorine

(Lbs)Carbon Dioxide

(Gal)Alum

Usage

Dwayne Heinen


WTP Supervisor

Page 1 of 1Report Printed: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

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AGENDA ITEM

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: August 17, 2020

Special (Work Session) Agenda:

Consent Agenda:

Regular Agenda: X

TITLE OF THE ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION: Thirteenth Avenue Northeast, Surface

Improvements, Anderson Brothers Construction Company

BACKGROUND: The City Council received bids for the surface improvements to

Thirteenth Avenue Northeast from Eighteenth Street Northeast to Hawthorne Road on

Thursday 8/6. Three bids were received with the low bid coming from Anderson Brothers

Construction Company, Brainerd, in the amount of $221,201.30.

This segment of road is on our State Aid System and we intend to use State Aid Funds to

construct the project.

ACTION REQUEST: The City Council award the low bid of $221,201.30 from Anderson

Brothers Construction Company, Brainerd, for the surface improvements to Thirteenth

Avenue Northeast, to be charged to Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund and

reimbursed by our State Aid Funds.

BUDGETED: _X_ N/A _ No Yes Fund: PIR/State Aid Funds

STAFF PERSON REQUESTING: Greg Kimman

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SAP 136-133-0012020 13th Avenue NE Improvements8/6/2020 10:00

PAY TOTALITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT ESTIMATED UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTALNO. QUANTITIES COST COST COST COST

2021.501 MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM 1 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $14,000.00 $14,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,351.00 $15,351.002101.501 CLEARING AND GRUBBING LUMP SUM 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $3,384.00 $3,384.002104.502 SALVAGE VEHICULAR GATE EACH 1 $250.00 $250.00 $221.25 $221.25 $300.00 $300.00 $444.50 $444.502104.503 SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH) LIN FT 70 $2.50 $175.00 $3.90 $273.00 $4.00 $280.00 $2.50 $175.002104.503 REMOVE PIPE CULVERTS LIN FT 100 $15.00 $1,500.00 $10.00 $1,000.00 $5.00 $500.00 $8.80 $880.002104.503 REMOVE FENCE LIN FT 125 $10.00 $1,250.00 $3.35 $418.75 $3.00 $375.00 $4.00 $500.002104.503 SALVAGE BARBED WIRE FENCE LIN FT 475 $3.00 $1,425.00 $7.00 $3,325.00 $3.00 $1,425.00 $3.00 $1,425.002104.504 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SQ YD 110 $5.00 $550.00 $6.65 $731.50 $4.00 $440.00 $7.00 $770.002106.507 EXCAVATION - COMMON CU YD 3437 $12.00 $41,244.00 $7.15 $24,574.55 $9.25 $31,792.25 $15.25 $52,414.252106.507 COMMON EMBANKMENT (CV) CU YD 1787 $18.50 $33,059.50 $4.15 $7,416.05 $13.50 $24,124.50 $4.00 $7,148.002112.519 SUBGRADE PREPARATION 6"-12" ROAD STA 26 $200.00 $5,200.00 $110.65 $2,876.90 $180.00 $4,680.00 $330.50 $8,593.002118.507 AGGREGATE SURFACING (CV) CLASS 5 CU YD 60 $50.00 $3,000.00 $65.05 $3,903.00 $54.00 $3,240.00 $97.25 $5,835.002211.507 AGGREGATE BASE (CV) CLASS 5 CU YD 1200 $25.00 $30,000.00 $22.35 $26,820.00 $24.00 $28,800.00 $40.25 $48,300.002221.507 SHOULDER BASE AGGREGATE (CV) CLASS 5 CU YD 60 $30.00 $1,800.00 $65.05 $3,903.00 $64.00 $3,840.00 $95.00 $5,700.002357.506 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GALLON 373 $3.00 $1,119.00 $2.45 $913.85 $2.00 $746.00 $2.40 $895.202360.509 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (3;B) TON 708 $68.00 $48,144.00 $69.00 $48,852.00 $62.00 $43,896.00 $78.25 $55,401.002360.509 TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (3;B) TON 945 $66.00 $62,370.00 $63.00 $59,535.00 $62.00 $58,590.00 $71.75 $67,803.752501.502 12" CS PIPE APRON EACH 16 $225.00 $3,600.00 $81.55 $1,304.80 $95.00 $1,520.00 $397.00 $6,352.002501.503 12" CS PIPE CULVERT LIN FT 244 $32.00 $7,808.00 $20.65 $5,038.60 $19.00 $4,636.00 $42.50 $10,370.002557.602 INSTALL VEHICULAR GATE EACH 1 $400.00 $400.00 $553.10 $553.10 $700.00 $700.00 $1,336.00 $1,336.002557.603 INSTALL BARBED WIRE FENCE LIN FT 475 $2.00 $950.00 $7.00 $3,325.00 $5.00 $2,375.00 $7.00 $3,325.002563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL LUMP SUM 1 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $1,991.15 $1,991.15 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.002564.518 SIGN PANELS TYPE C SQ FT 10 $50.00 $500.00 $39.85 $398.50 $36.00 $360.00 $36.00 $360.002573.501 STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION EXIT LUMP SUM 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $910.00 $910.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1,755.00 $1,755.002573.502 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION EACH 6 $150.00 $900.00 $215.75 $1,294.50 $150.00 $900.00 $195.00 $1,170.002582.503 4" SOLID LINE PAINT LIN FT 5165 $0.50 $2,582.50 $0.52 $2,685.80 $0.47 $2,427.55 $0.45 $2,324.252582.503 4" BROKEN LINE PAINT LIN FT 600 $0.50 $300.00 $0.52 $312.00 $0.47 $282.00 $0.45 $270.002582.503 4" DOUBLE SOLID LINE PAINT LIN FT 600 $1.00 $600.00 $1.04 $624.00 $0.94 $564.00 $0.95 $570.00

TOTAL $265,227.00 TOTAL $221,201.30 TOTAL $239,093.30 TOTAL $304,651.95

Engineers Estimate Anderson Brothers Construction Knife River Corporation Meyer Contracting, Inc.

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Wendy

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AGENDA ITEM



Consent Agenda:

Regular Agenda: X

TITLE OF THE ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION: Stop Sign Petition, Twelfth Street Southwest

BACKGROUND: The City Council received a petition to install stop sign on Twelfth Street

Southwest at Third Avenue Southwest stopping north/south bound traffic. Staff has

reviewed the request with the Police Chief and the City Council’s Policy 38 for the

placement of Stop Signs. Following review, the request does not meet the requirements

of the policy for stop sign installation at this time, therefore staff is recommending the

request be denied.

ACTION REQUEST: The City Council accept staff’s recommendation and deny the

request to install a stop sign at Twelfth Street Southwest at Third Avenue.

BUDGETED: _X_ N/A _ No Yes Fund:

STAFF PERSON REQUESTING: Greg Kimman

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CITY OF LITTLE FALLS POLICY

Number 38 SUBJECT: Through Streets and Stop Signs Plan DATE COUNCIL APPROVED: 01/09/95; 10/28/02; 06/23/03 LOCATION IN MINUTES: Motion Introduction Stop signs are intended for use where traffic is required to stop. Because stop signs cause a substantial inconvenience to motorists, they should be used only when warranted. Prior to the application of warrants, consideration should be given to less restrictive measures, such as a yield sign where a full stop is not necessary at all times. Stop signs should not be used for speed control.

Stop signs should be placed in compliance with the “Through Streets and Stop Signs Plan” as designated on the attached maps.

Periodic review of existing stop sign installations is desirable to determine whether, because of changed conditions, the use of less restrictive control or no control could accommodate traffic demands safely and more effectively.

All requests for stop signs must be reviewed with a recommendation from the Police Chief and Public Works Director prior to Council consideration and must meet the guidelines of this policy.

Warrants for Stop Signs A stop sign may be warranted at an intersection when one or more of the following conditions exist:

1. Intersections of a less important street with a main street, where application of the normal right-of-way rule is unduly hazardous.

2. Streets entering a through highway or collector street.

3. Unsignalized intersections in a signalized area.

4. Other intersection where a combination of high speed, restricted view, accident record or other conditions pertaining to traffic conditions as determined by the Police Chief and Public Works Director, which indicate a need for control by a stop sign.

Where two main streets intersect, the stop sign(s) should normally be posted on the minor street to stop the lesser flow of traffic. Traffic engineering studies, however, may justify a three-way intersection where safety considerations may justify stopping the greater flow of traffic to permit a left-turning movement.

Portable or part-time stop signs shall not be used except for emergency purposes.

Warrants for Multi-way Stop Signs Any of the following conditions may warrant a multi-way stop sign installation:

1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi-way stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation.

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Policy Number 39(a) Through Streets and Stop Signs Plan

2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents of a type susceptible of correction by a multi-way stop installation in a 12 month period. Such accidents include right and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.

3. Minimum traffic volumes:

a. The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day; and

b. The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume for the minor street must average at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour; but

c. When 85-percentile approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirements.

Multi-way stop signs should only be used where the volume of traffic on the intersecting streets is approximately equal. A traffic control signal is more satisfactory for an intersection with a heavy volume of traffic.

Through Streets and Stop Signs Plan The City Council hereby designates the attached maps as the “Through Streets and Stop Signs Plan” to promote safety and efficient flow of traffic in each quadrant of the City. All designated through streets will have approaching streets and avenues stopping to allow for traffic flow. When two through streets intersect, the street with the larger traffic volume will be the through street.

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AGENDA ITEM



Consent Agenda:

Regular Agenda: x

TITLE OF THE ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION: Accept Recommendation of the Interview

Committee, Appoint Nicole Roddy, Lead Clubhouse Attendant

BACKGROUND: Recently the City Council approved posting for the Lead Clubhouse

Attendant position. Due to the low number of applicants, the position was re-posted

and now we have received a total of four (4) applications. All applications have been

reviewed by Human Resources and management staff at the Golf Course.

Following interviews and discussion, the Committee is recommending Nicole Roddy as

Lead Clubhouse Attendant.

ACTION REQUEST: The City Council accept the recommendation of the Interview

Committee and appoint Nicole Roddy as Lead Clubhouse Attendant at Grade 3, Step

1, $12.10 per hour, on the part-time salary schedule effective August 18, 2020.

STAFF PERSON REQUESTING: Rich Frey and MaKayla Payne

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RESOLUTION 2020-49

CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL,

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 383, 2020 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Little Falls, that the

sum which the City of Little Falls will pay, exclusive of assessments to property owners, for

the improvement known and designated as Public Improvement 383 is $876,682,80; that

the total of said improvements is estimated at $948,676.00 and that the amount of said

total cost to be assessed against property is the sum of $71,993.20 which sum shall be

assessed against all lots, tracts, and parcels of land more particularly described as

property proposed to be assessed in the Notice of Hearing on Assessment Roll for Public

Improvement 383, hereinafter set forth and which is a part hereof; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said assessment roll shall be known and designated as

Assessment Roll for Public Improvement 383, and that the same be filed with the City

Administrator and be opened for public inspection. That upon filing said Assessment

Roll, the City Administrator shall cause to be published at least once in the official

newspaper of the City of Little Falls the following Notice of Hearing, the first publication

to be no less than two (2) weeks prior to the date of the hearing thereon, to wit:

SEE NOTICE OF HEARING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 383,

WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrator shall, at least two (2) weeks prior to

said hearing, mail copies of the aforesaid Notice of Hearing on Assessment Roll for

Public Improvement 383, to all property owners to be assessed as required by law, and

shall file in the Office of the City Administrator an Affidavit of Mailing of Assessment

Hearing Notice and an Affidavit of Diligent Search.

Passed this 17th day of August, 2020.

ATTEST: Brad Hircock, Council President

Jon Radermacher, City Administrator

Approved this 17th day of August, 2020.

(SEAL) Gregory J. Zylka, Mayor

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NOTICE OF HEARING OF ASSESSMENT, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 383

Little Falls, Minnesota

August 17, 2020

Ladies and Gentlemen:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held via Zoom video teleconference from

City Hall in the City of Little Falls, County of Morrison, State of Minnesota, on the 21st day

of September, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard for

the considering of the adoption of the final Assessment Roll for Public Improvement 383,

the general nature of which improvements are as follows, to wit:

o Complete grading, curb, gutter, bituminous surfacing, storm sewer, and

related appurtenances thereto on Seventh and Eighth Avenues Southwest

between Ninth and Tenth Streets Southwest and the alley within Block 22,

Water Power Company Addition No. 2; and


related appurtenances thereto on Eighth Avenue Southwest between

Eighth and Ninth Streets Southwest ; and


related appurtenances thereto on Eighth Avenue Southwest between

Eighth and Ninth Streets Southwest.

The Assessment Roll proposes to assess all benefited lots, tracts and parcels of land,

which abuts upon the streets and avenues hereinbefore described, for a portion of all of

the cost of said improvements pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, as

amended.

YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE, that at said time and place the City Council will hear and pass

upon written and oral objections to said Assessment; and said Assessment Roll is on file in

the Office of the City Administrator and is open for public inspection.

YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE, that no appeal may be taken as to the amount of any

assessment adopted unless written objection, signed by the affected property owner, is

filed with the City Administrator prior to the Assessment Hearing or presented to the

presiding officer at the hearing.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that an owner may appeal said Assessment to the District

Court pursuant to Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or

City Administrator of the City of Little Falls within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the

assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service

upon the Mayor or City Administrator.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, of the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.193 to

435.195, which provides for deferral of special assessments for senior citizens or in certain

hardship cases, and of the provisions of City Code, Section 2.56, which was adopted by

the City of Little Falls pursuant to said Minnesota Statutes.

The cost of said improvements is $948,676.

Brad Hircock, Council President

Publish: September 6 and 13, 2020

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PARCEL ID OWNER OWNER ADDRESS ADDRESS 1 LEGAL LEGAL2 IMP PRICE PRORATERATE UNIT P UNITS SUBTOTAL2020 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 8/17/2020Public Improvement No. 383

490709006 ADAM A ANDERSEN 809 10TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 15 & 16 BLK 22, WATER POWER CO#2490709006 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490709006 ALLEY16 $20.37 80 $1,629.60490709006490709006490709006490709006490709006 $3,711.60490709006490709015 JOHN E & THERESA L ERDMANN900 8TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 1, 2 & 3 BLK 22, WATER POWER CO#2490709015 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490709015 ALLEY16 $20.37 120 $2,444.40490709015490709015490709015490709015490709015 $4,526.40490709015490723001 ARDELL M BEDNAREK 16601 RIVERWOOD DR # LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 6 & 7 BLK 27, WATER POWER CO#2490723001 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490723001490723001490723001490723001490723001490723001 $2,082.00490723001490723000 ARDELL M BEDNAREK 16601 RIVERWOOD DR # LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 1 THRU 5 BLK 27, WATER POWER CO#2490723000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490723000490723000490723000490723000490723000490723000 $2,082.00490723000490709002 JERRY P & BARBARA L PETERSEN 810 8TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 23, WATER POWER CO # 2490709002 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490709002490709002490709002490709002490709002490709002 $2,082.00490709002490709014 ALEX FELDHEGE 813 9TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 15 & 16 BLK 23, WATER POWER CO # 2490709014 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490709014490709014490709014490709014490709014490709014 $2,082.00490709014490721000 MITCHELL ROBINSON 900 8TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 3, 4 & 5 BLK 26, WATER POWER CO # 2490721000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490721000490721000490721000490721000490721000490721000 $2,082.00490721000490722000 DOUGLAS & MARY BEDNAREK 903 LILAC LN LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 6 THRU 10 BLK 26, WATER POWER CO # 2490722000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490722000490722000490722000490722000490722000490722000 $2,082.00490722000490710000 LENORA F GERADS 816 7TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 1 THRU 4 BLK 24, WATER POWER CO # 2490710000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490710000490710000490710000490710000490710000490710000 $2,082.00490710000490715000 SCOTT P & WENDY MARIE PLOOF 708 8TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 14, 15 & 16 BLK 24, WATER POWER CO # 2490715000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490715000490715000490715000490715000490715000490715000 $2,082.00490715000490716000 LUCAS Z & MELONY A KINGKADE 904 7TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 1 THRU 5 BLK 25, WATER PPT OF GOV LOT 4, SEC 19-129-29490716000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490716000490716000490716000490716000490716000490716000 $2,082.00490716000490717000 STEVEN E & ALYCE M BRYNIARSKI901 8TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345-18LOTS 6, 7 & N1/2 OF LOT 8 BLK 25, WATER POWER CO # 2490717000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490717000490717000490717000490717000490717000490717000 $2,082.00490717000

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490707002 MICHEAL & MICHAEL TILSETH 708 8TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 1, 2 & S1/2 OF LOT 3 BLK 20, WATER POWER CO # 2490707002 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490707002490707002490707002490707002490707002490707002 $2,082.00490707002490707006 JOSEPH II & BONNETTE T BACHAN810 7TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 15 & 16 BLK 20, WATER POWER CO # 2490707006 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490707006490707006490707006490707006490707006490707006 $2,082.00490707006490709018 ALEXANDRA L BURCH 809 7TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 23, WATER POWER CO # 2490709018 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490709018490709018490709018490709018490709018490709018 $2,082.00490709018490709007 BRENDA LEE YANTA 800 8TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 23, WATER POWER CO # 2490709007 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490709007490709007490709007490709007490709007490709007 $2,082.00490709007490709013 ARNOLD & ANN MARIE TARANT 707 10TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 15 & 16 BLK 21, WATER POWER CO#2490709013 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490709013490709013490709013490709013490709013490709013 $2,082.00490709013490708001 MICHELLE L STONER 900 7TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 1 THRU 3 BLK 21, WATER POWER CO#2490708001 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490708001490708001490708001490708001490708001490708001 $2,082.00490708001490709012 DONNA M RICKERT 801 10TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 22, WATER POWER CO#2490709012 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490709012 ALLEY16 $20.37 80 $1,629.60490709012490709012490709012490709012490709012 $3,711.60490709012490709017 EDWARD A & STACEY L MORAN 901 7TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 N 20 FT OF LOT 6 & ALL OF LOBLK 22, WATER POWER CO#2490709017 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490709017 ALLEY16 $20.37 100 $2,037.00490709017490709017490709017490709017490709017 $4,119.00490709017490699001 JEFFREY J YASGAR 700 6TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 18, WATER POWER CO # 2490699001 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490699001490699001490699001490699001490699001490699001 $2,082.00490699001490700001 MARGARET A FLOLID TRUST 312 BROADWAY AVE E LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 11 THRU 16 BLK 18, WATER POWER CO # 2490700001 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490700001490700001490700001490700001490700001490700001 $2,082.00490700001490703001 JEFFREY P & DESIREE L KIRCHER 701 6TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 19, WATER POWER CO # 2490703001 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490703001490703001490703001490703001490703001490703001 $2,082.00490703001490704000 KEVIN F KRUZEL 703 8TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 9 THRU 11 BLK 19, WATER POWER CO # 2490704000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490704000490704000490704000490704000490704000490704000 $2,082.00490704000490695000 CODY & EMILY DZIELINSKI 614 8TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 17, WATER POWER CO # 2490695000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490695000490695000490695000490695000490695000490695000 $2,082.00490695000

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490699000 SHAWN T JENDRO 801 5TH AVE SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 15 & 16 BLK 17, WATER POWER CO # 2490699000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490699000490699000490699000490699000490699000490699000 $2,082.00490699000490708000 THOMAS W SCHERLING REVOC PO BOX 149 LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 6, 7 & 8 BLK 20, WATER POWER CO # 2490708000 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490708000490708000490708000490708000490708000490708000 $2,082.00490708000490707003 RHONDA L HEURUNG 701 9TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 20, WATER POWER CO # 2490707003 CGBS32 $13.88 150 $2,082.00490707003490707003490707003490707003490707003490707003 $2,082.00490707003490709010 MICHAEL & MICHELLE HOFFMAN803 10TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 22, WATER POWER CO # 2490709010 ALLEY16 $22.91 80 $1,832.80490709010490709010490709010490709010490709010490709010 $1,832.80490709010490709011 SHAWN C & JULIE M KAPSCH 805 10TH ST SW LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 22, WATER POWER CO # 2490709011 ALLEY16 $22.91 80 $1,832.80490709011490709011490709011490709011490709011490709011 $1,832.80490709011490709001 CITY OF LITTLE FALLS 100 7TH AVE NE LITTLE FALLS MN 56345 LOTS 4 THRU 6 BLK 22 LESS N WATER POWER CO#2490709001 ALLEY16 $22.91 100 $2,291.00490709001490709001490709001490709001490709001490709001 $2,291.00490709001

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RESOLUTION 2020-50

CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL,

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 386, SUNRISE ADDITION 3

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Little Falls, that the

sum which the City of Little Falls will pay, exclusive of assessments to property owners, for

the improvement known and designated as Public Improvement 386 is $53,949.78; that

the total of said improvements is estimated at $963,444.78 and that the amount of said

total cost to be assessed against property is the sum of $909,495.00 which sum shall be

assessed against all lots, tracts, and parcels of land more particularly described as

property proposed to be assessed in the Notice of Hearing on Assessment Roll for Public

Improvement 386, hereinafter set forth and which is a part hereof; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said assessment roll shall be known and designated as

Assessment Roll for Public Improvement 386, and that the same be filed with the City

Administrator and be opened for public inspection. That upon filing said Assessment

Roll, the City Administrator shall cause to be published at least once in the official

newspaper of the City of Little Falls the following Notice of Hearing, the first publication

to be no less than two (2) weeks prior to the date of the hearing thereon, to wit:

SEE NOTICE OF HEARING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 386,

WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrator shall, at least two (2) weeks prior to

said hearing, mail copies of the aforesaid Notice of Hearing on Assessment Roll for

Public Improvement 386, to all property owners to be assessed as required by law, and

shall file in the Office of the City Administrator an Affidavit of Mailing of Assessment

Hearing Notice and an Affidavit of Diligent Search.





(SEAL) Gregory J. Zylka, Mayor

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NOTICE OF HEARING OF ASSESSMENT, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 386

Little Falls, Minnesota

August 17, 2020

Ladies and Gentlemen:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held via Zoom video/tele conference from

City Hall in the City of Little Falls, County of Morrison, State of Minnesota, on the 21st day

of September, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard for

the considering of the adoption of the final Assessment Roll for Public Improvement 386,

the general nature of which improvements are as follows, to wit:

o Complete grading, bituminous surfacing, watermains, water service lines,

sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer service lines, and related

appurtenances thereto within Sunrise Addition No. 3.

The Assessment Roll proposes to assess all benefited lots, tracts and parcels of land,

which abuts upon the streets and avenues hereinbefore described, for a portion of all of

the cost of said improvements pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, as

amended.

YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE, that at said time and place the City Council will hear and pass

upon written and oral objections to said Assessment; and said Assessment Roll is on file in

the Office of the City Administrator and is open for public inspection.

YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE, that no appeal may be taken as to the amount of any

assessment adopted unless written objection, signed by the affected property owner, is

filed with the City Administrator prior to the Assessment Hearing or presented to the

presiding officer at the hearing.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that an owner may appeal said Assessment to the District

Court pursuant to Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or

City Administrator of the City of Little Falls within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the

assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service

upon the Mayor or City Administrator.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, of the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.193 to

435.195, which provides for deferral of special assessments for senior citizens or in certain

hardship cases, and of the provisions of City Code, Section 2.56, which was adopted by

the City of Little Falls pursuant to said Minnesota Statutes.

The cost of said improvements is $963,444.78.


Publish: September 6 and 13, 2020

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PARCEL ID OWNER OWNER ADDRESS ADDRESS 1 LEGAL LEGAL2 IMP PRICE PRORATE %PRORATE UNIT PRICEUNITS SUBTOTAL

2020 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT -SUNRISE 3 8/17/2020Public Improvement No. 386

482871000 J & M DEVELOPERS 14971 RIDGEWAY DR FORT RIPLEY MN 56449 SUNRISE ADDITION OUTLOT A482871000 STREET & UTILITY $25,263.75 36 $909,495.00482871000

482871000

482871000

482871000482871000

482871000 $909,495.00482871000

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RESOLUTION 2020-51

ACCEPT PETITION AND ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT,

SURFACE AND/OR UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT OAK STREET

WHEREAS, the City of Little Falls received a petition requesting surface and/or utility

improvements on August 3, 2020, to Oak Street; and

WHEREAS, a petition was received by property owners of 5% of the abutting footages

for said improvements; and

WHEREAS, it is proposed to make the hereinafter-described improvements, and to assess

the benefited property for all or a portion of the costs of said improvements, pursuant to

Minnesota Statutes of 1953, Chapter 429, as amended. Said improvements are

described as:

Complete grading, sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer service lines, watermain,

water service lines, and related appurtenances thereto on Oak Street between a

point 440 feet northerly of Park Avenue to a point 440 feet approximately

southerly of Park Avenue, to the City of Little Falls.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Little Falls that the

proposed improvements be referred to the City of Little Falls Engineering Department

and/or their consulting engineer, and they are instructed to report to the City Council,

advising the City Council in a preliminary way, as to whether the proposed

improvements are feasible, and as to whether they should be best made as proposed

or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost for the

improvement as recommended.





Gregory J. Zylka, Mayor

(SEAL)

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RESOLUTION 2020-52

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF COVID-19

RELIEF PARTNERSHIP EMERGENCY FUNDING APPLICATION TO SOURCEWELL

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Little Falls fully supports the training of our

firefighters and police personnel; and

WHEREAS, with the current COVID-19 health pandemic and executive orders in place, in-

person training of our firefighters and police personnel extremely difficult and had been

halted completely; and

WHEREAS, the City Council fully supports the efforts of our Fire and Police Departments to

find alternative methods of conducting and providing access to the required ongoing

training of our public safety personnel.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Little Falls hereby

authorizes the submittal of a COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency Funding application

to Sourcewell to obtain funding to purchase TV’s and webcams to provide online training

for our firefighters and police personnel; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council President of the City Council of the City of Little

Falls, be authorized to execute all documents necessary to receive said COVID-19 Relief

Partnership Emergency Funding; and the City Administrator be authorized to attest and

affix the City Seal.



ATTEST:




(SEAL)

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COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency Funding Application 2020-2021 Organization Information

Please provide the following information for the entity requesting funding and the entity that will serve as fiscal host, if applicable: Entity Name: Physical Address: Mailing Address: Project point of contact name:

Email:

Telephone:

Entity Name: Physical Address: Mailing Address: Project point of contact name:

Email:

Telephone:

Funding Request

Please provide the following information specific to the funding requested. 1. How much COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency Funding do you need?

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2. Why do you need the requested amount and how, specifically, will the funds be used in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

3. How will the COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency Funding benefit Sourcewell’s five county service area? 4. Have you received COVID-19 relief emergency funding from organizations or entities other than Sourcewell? If

yes, how much and what were the funds used for? 5. Do you have any pending applications for COVID-19 relief emergency funding from organizations or entities

other than Sourcewell? If yes, why are you asking for additional support?

Sourcewell reserves the right to follow up for additional information.

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Public Purpose Checklist

1. Will the proposed project promote public health, safety, general welfare, security, prosperity, or the contentment of a community as a body?

______If No, STOP. Public expenditure is not authorized because the project will not further a public purpose. ______If Yes, identify which of these purposes will be furthered by the project and how, and continue to Step

2. Will the proposed project primarily benefit the public and not private individuals or entities?

______ If No, STOP. Public expenditure is not authorized for projects that primarily benefit private individuals or entities unless that benefit is only incidental to the project.

______ If Yes, identify the population that will benefit from the proposed project, and continue to Step 3.

3. If funds are received from Sourcewell, what program and/or services will your entity provide, please check below, and continue to Step 4: administrative services curriculum development data processing distance learning and other

telecommunication services evaluation and research staff development media and technology centers publication and dissemination of materials pupil personnel services planning secondary, postsecondary, community,

adult, and adult vocational education teaching and learning services, including

services for students with special talents and special needs

employee personnel services

vocational rehabilitation health, diagnostic, and child development

services and centers leadership or direction in early childhood

and family education community services shared time programs fiscal services and risk management

programs, including health insurance programs providing reinsurance or stop loss coverage

technology planning, training, and support services

health and safety services student academic challenges cooperative purchasing services

______ If No, STOP. Funding cannot be awarded for projects that do not involve the programs and services outlined in the enabling statute.

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4. Can the proposed project be implemented in a manner that ensures no conflicts of interest exist or any existing conflicts may be resolved?

______If No, STOP. Public expenditure is not authorized for any project that may involve conflicts of interest.

______If Yes, identify any conflicts of interest that have been resolved and how, and continue to Step 5.

5. Will the proposed project serve the best interests of Sourcewell and its five-county service area?

______ If No, STOP. Public expenditure not authorized when it may conflict with the best interests of the entities involved.

______ If Yes, describe how and continue to Step 6.

6. Is the proposed project permitted under the laws, rules, or policies that govern the applicant entity(ies) and Sourcewell?

______ If No, STOP. Public expenditure is not authorized when it may conflict with the laws, rules, or policies

that govern the entities involved. ______ If Yes, continue to Step 7.

7. Will Sourcewell and the collaborating entities be able to satisfy all terms, conditions, policies, procedures, and

other requirements associated with the proposed project?

______ If No, STOP. Public expenditure is not authorized for any project that will prevent the entities involved from complying with any associated requirements.

______ If Yes, continue to Step 8.

8. Will the proposed project be implemented in a manner that ensures no public funds will be used to purchase

or make a gift, donation, prize, or payment for dues to participate in a private organization?

______If No, STOP. Public expenditure is not authorized for these activities. ______If Yes, the proposed project serves a public purpose.

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Certification

I certify that the information contained in this application and in any related attachments is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have the authority to apply for COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency Funding in the amount requested.

I further certify that if COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency Funding is awarded pursuant to this application, my organization will execute the COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency Funding Agreement prior to receiving or expending any funds.

Finally, I certify that no funds awarded as a result of this application will be used to pay capital expenses; costs incurred prior to receipt of the award; or loans or reimbursement to individuals or businesses; or to fund political, religious, discriminatory, or illegal activities.

Signature Signature Printed Name Printed Name Title Title Entity Entity Date Date

Add signature blocks as needed to include a signature for each collaborating entity.

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“Where Minnesota History Begins”

MEMO Date: August 11, 2020 Re: Planning Commission Report From: Darrin Welle, Zoning Administrator

Dear Mayor and City Council,

The Planning Commission held its regular meeting on August 10, 2020. They held two public hearings, one involving a request to create a lot not meeting the required lot width and one for the preliminary plat for Sunrise 3 Addition.

The Planning Commission is providing a recommendation of approval for both applications.

AGENDA ITEM #1

Application: Variance request relating to the creation of lot 11, block two to be less than the required 100 feet of width.

Applicant: J&M Developers

Background Information:

Proposal: The applicants owns Outlot A of Sunrise Addition, an approximate 18-acre parcel of land. The applicants had applied for the subdividing of the entire parcel several years ago and had received preliminary plat approval, but never brought it to final plat. A two-lot plat near the northwest corner of the property along Edmund Street was approved in 2019 by the city. Now, the applicants are looking to plat the rest of the land for residential dwellings. There would be 36 new lots created within this development. Lot 11 of Block 2 is at 88 feet wide, instead of the required 100 feet wide. The applicants have stated this is due to the curvature of the layout of the property/lots.

Location:

• Legal Description: Outlot A, Sunrise Addition

• Parcel number(s): 48.2871.000

Zoning: R-1C Country Homes, One- and Two-Family Residential zoning district.

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Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the request and has provided their findings on the draft resolution attached.

AGENDA ITEM #2

Application: Request related to the creation of 36 residetial lots in a R1-C zone. Approvals required include a preliminary plat.

Applicant: J&M Developers

Background Information:

Proposal: The applicants owns Outlot A of Sunrise Addition, an approximate 18-acre parcel of land. The applicants had applied for the subdividing of the entire parcel several years ago and had received preliminary plat approval, but never brought it to final plat. A two-lot plat near the northwest corner of the property along Edmund Street was approved in 2019 by the city. Now, the applicants are looking to plat the rest of the land for residential dwellings.

Location:

• Legal Description: Outlot A, Sunrise Addition

• Parcel number(s): 48.2871.000

Zoning: R-1C Country Homes, One- and Two-Family Residential zoning district.

Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the preliminary plat as requested based on the following findings of fact. If the Council determines the request should instead be denied, it should state findings of fact consistent with that decision.

Findings of Fact: The following findings of fact are presented by the Planning Commission for consideration by the City Council:

1) Current Zoning:

o Subject Property: R-1C (Country Homes, One- and Two-Family Residential District)

o Surrounding Properties: R-1C (Country Homes, One- and Two-Family Residential District). There is also B-2 zoned land to the northeast and southeast.

2) Current Land Use:

o Subject Property: Vacant land

o Surrounding Properties: Residential & vacant land.

Lot size: Approx. 18.13 acres according to provided survey

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3) Sewer/Water: Each of the proposed lots will have access to sewer and water lines.

4) Natural Features:

Floodplain: The property is not within an identified floodplain.

Bluff/Steep Slopes: The property is flat and does not contain any bluffs or steep slopes.

Wetlands: There do not appear to be any wetlands on the property that are impacted by the subdividing of the parcel.

5) Easements: The preliminary plat drawing identifies drainage and utility easements, and a proposed access/road easements.

6) Blocks: There are three blocks within the subdivision.

7) Lots: The proposed lots, except lot 11 of block two, meet the requirements of the ordinance for layout, size and other requirements. Lot 11 block 2 needs approval of through a variance for lot width deviation.

8) Park Dedication: Park dedication requirements to be set by the park, recreation and tree board. This was paid when preliminary platted the first time.

9) Required Improvements:

o Monuments: Monuments of a permanent character shall be placed in locations on the boundary of the subdivision and within it as required.

o Street and Alley Improvement: No alleys are proposed or necessary, but new streets are to be installed, per city code requirements.

o Curb and Gutter. No curb and cutter are proposed as this is a rural subdivision. No other roads in this area have curb and gutter.

o Underground Utilities: Underground utilities will be installed to meet the requirements of the city.

o Sidewalks and Pedestrian ways: No new sidewalks are proposed. Sidewalks are not needed for this density of development.

o Water Supply: Water service will be available for these lots.

o Sewage Disposal: Sewer service will be available to these lots.

o Drainage: A Stormwater management plan is in place for this development.

o Street Trees: There are currently no trees within most of the lots. The property covenants and/or city code requirements will require tree planting in front yards.

o Boulevards: Areas around cul-da-sacs and road boulevards are proposed to be seeded to grass.

o Street Signs: New streets signs are proposed for the new roads.

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Staff Comments: As the City Council considers this application, Staff would make the following comments:

1. The applicants will need to follow any approval of their preliminary plat application with a

final plat application. Until a final plat application is approved, the subdivision is not able to

be recorded or lots sold.

2. The proposed plat appears to meet all of the requirements of the ordinance which are applicable to the application, with the exception of lot 11 block 2. This lot needs approval through a variance for lot width in order to proceed.

3. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed development. There are no concerns at this time.

4. New stormwater ponds to serve the development are shown on the outlots.

5. All park dedication requirements were addressed in the original platting of Sunrise Subdivision; no new dedications or fees are required.

****************************************************************************************** If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I can be reached by phone at 218-895-4142 or [email protected]. I am in city hall all day on Tuesday’s but can be reached anytime by appointment.

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RESOLUTION 2020-53

RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS FOR FACT AND REASONS FOR APPROVAL OF

VARIANCE APPLICATION, J & M DEVELOPERS

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Little Falls finds the following facts to

support the approval of the variance application as requested by J & M Developers:

1. J & M Developers are the owners of the parcel of land identified as Parcel Number

48.2871.000 and legally described as Outlot A, Sunrise Addition; and

2. J & M Developers has applied to the City of Little Falls for a variance to allow for Lot

11, Block 2, to be 88 feet wide and a preliminary plat for 36 new lots on an approximate

18 acre parcel; and

3. The proposal would vary from:

• City Code Chapter 11, Land Use Regulations, Section 11.02 Definitions: Lot Width:

The horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a measured parallel to the

front lines of the lot at the front building setback line; and

• City Code Chapter 11, Land Use Regulations, Section 11.05 Zoning Districts and

Map: E. R-1C Country Homes, One and Two Family Residential District: Lot width

for interior lot of 100 feet.

4. The subject properties are currently zoned R-1C Country Homes, One and Two

Family Residential District; and

5. Following a public hearing held on the request on Monday, August 10, 2020, the

Planning Commission recommends the approval of the requested variance with no

conditions on its approval;

6. The City Council of the City of Little Falls reviewed the variance request at its

meeting of August 17, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the following applicable law:

7. Minnesota Statute 462.357, Subdivision 6 provides:

• Variances shall only be permitted, a) when they are in harmony with the general

purposes and intent of the ordinance; and b) when the variances are consistent

with the comprehensive plan.

• Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that

there are practical difficulties in complying with he zoning ordinance. “Practical

difficulties”, as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that, a)

the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not

permitted by the zoning ordinance; b) the plight of the landowner is due to

circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; and c) the

variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.

Economic considerations along do not constitute practical difficulties.

8. City Code, Chapter 11, Section 11.04, Paragraph C allows variances if the criteria in

Minnesota Statute 462.357 have been met.

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WHEREAS, following conclusions of law:

1. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City’s Zoning

Ordinance because there in only a twelve foot difference from the City Code

requirement. This is very close to meeting the width and the rear is wider, giving the

average width of the lot around 100 feet wide. The intent of the City Code is met as this

width is still wider than most lots in the City.

2. The request is consistent with the comprehensive plan because this area is

designated as country and suburban housing in said plan. The plan also states to

expand new neighborhoods near existing facilities, which this plan does. The plan does

not specifically address sizing of lots.

3. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner because it will

be for residential housing, just like the rest of the area surrounding and one lot not as

wide in the area is reasonable.

4. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not

created by the landowner, because this lot is pie shaped it creates the need for more

angle lots and angled lots created more narrow front yards. Prairie Drive was

established and created the shape as well.

5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality because

this is a residential area and the slightly narrowed lot will not change the character. The

lot width should not even be noticeable when going passed when in comparison to the

other lots.

6. The need for the variance involves more than economic considerations due to

settling ponds are now required in the development which created some land design

considerations and the pie shape of the lot created the need for angled lots which

created narrower front yards.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Little Falls hereby

accepts the recommendation of the Planning Commission and authorizes a variance

allowing J & M Developers to create Lot 11, Block 2, which is less than the required width

as described in their variance application and shown on the preliminary plat of Sunrise

Addition 3, with no conditions based upon the abovementioned findings.






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RESOLUTION 2020-54

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT, BONDING BILL

WHEREAS, the people of Minnesota need basic infrastructure such as drinking water,

sewage treatment, roads, and bridges; and

WHEREAS, our state, and nation, is facing one of the worse economic struggles in its

history and one of the best and only tools that the State has to stimulate the economy is

a bonding bill that will create jobs and inject much needed funding into our State

economy; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature failed to pass a bonding bill in the 2019 legislative

session; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature failed to pass a bonding bill in the regular 2020

legislative session and two subsequent special sessions; and

WHEREAS, interest rates are at an all-time low; and

WHEREAS, the local impacts of the bonding bill help cities like Little Falls to complete

necessary capital projects such as our Wastewater Treatment facility and the Trunk

Highway 27/Mississippi River railroad crossing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Little Falls urges

through this Resolution to its lawmakers to work in a bi-partisan way to pass a bonding

bill in the special session to be held in September 2020; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be forwarded to Senate Majority Leader

Paul Gazelka, Representative Ron Kresha, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman, House

Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, and Governor Walz.



ATTEST:




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NOTICE OF MEETINGS

August 13, 2020

Documents

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