2026-10-06 - City Commission

Summary

Built from the official minutes and the posted agenda. No video is posted, so there is no transcript or timing.

Regular session; Commissioner Huizenga, Lerseth, Lewis, Reitzel and Mayor Johnson present; City Administrator Honeywell absent. Adjourned at 6:07 PM.
Consent calendar passed unanimously (Reitzel, seconded by Lewis): September 29 minutes, two raffle requests, and claims.
Every action item passed unanimously.
2027 electric materials bids awarded, totaling $601,418.
Two replat resolutions approved (2819 and 2820).
Country Drive guardrail project awarded at $51,647.50.
Wastewater CCTV camera system purchase approved at $150,671.
Airport Taxiway C change order for $41,676 approved.

Public comment: Karen Perry cited glass, metal and debris around the beach and parking lot by the American Legion, and the risk to people and animals. She asked for immediate warning signs, clearing of the shallow area, and a commitment to a properly engineered long-term solution. No action recorded.

Electric Superintendent Harris presented. Bids opened September 29; three bids on each item. Primary cable to WESCO at $140,700 (bids $140,700 to $146,412.90); three-phase transformers to RESCO for ERMCO units at $91,918; single-phase transformers to WESCO for ERMCO units at $368,800. Total $601,418, below the engineer's estimate.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Reitzel; unanimous.

City Planner Post presented Resolution 2819 for Lots 8R and 9R, Block 1, a six-foot property line adjustment. The Planning Commission recommended approval September 28.
Moved by Huizenga, seconded by Lerseth; unanimous.

Post presented Resolution 2820 for Lot 12R, Block 2, joining two lots; the Board of Adjustment approved a five-foot front yard variance on September 14. The Planning Commission recommended approval September 28.
Moved by Huizenga, seconded by Lerseth; unanimous.

Staff Engineer Huizenga presented. DGR Engineering assisted with design and city crews will do the prep work. Two quotes were received; the low quote from BX Civil and Construction, Inc. at $51,647.50, below the engineer's estimate, was awarded.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Reitzel; unanimous.

Wastewater Superintendent Wagoner presented the CCTV camera system for the wastewater camera van, $150,671 under a State of Minnesota contract. It is a 2027 budgeted item bought early to lock in prices; it replaces the current system, not the van.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Reitzel; unanimous.

Airport Manager Pamperien presented Change Order 1 with Morris, Inc.: 46 added LED light fixtures on Taxiway C, $41,676, because Phase 2 is delayed for lack of federal funding. Contract total becomes $5,665,853.95. Cost share 95 percent federal, 2.5 percent state, 2.5 percent city.
Moved by Huizenga, seconded by Lerseth to approve and authorize the mayor to sign; unanimous.