Yep. >> Sure can. >> Oops. I didn't mean that. Sorry. It wasn't on the actual gavvel. It was just on It was just >> It just was Ryan's head. >> Yeah.
Well, this meeting should be 10 minutes. >> Except for public input. >> Oh, yes, sir. Maybe you should be mayor prom. >> All right. Call to order the city of Canon Falls City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 2nd. Roll call, please.
>> Diane Johnson, >> here. >> Zimmerman, >> here. Jeepson >> here. Novach >> here. Croninburgger >> here. >> Montgomery and Chad Johnson are absent. >> All right. Stand for the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> All right. Can I get a motion to approve the agenda? I'll >> move. Second.
Motion by Jeepson, a second by Nobach. All in favor? I. >> Motion carries. Public input. Public input is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the city council. The public input will be no longer than 30 minutes in total length and each speaker will have no
more than three minutes to speak. Speakers may address topics relevant to the governance of the city. Speakers must sign up in advance and must provide their name, address, and the topic they intend to address. Comments must stay on topic, be respectful, pertinent to city
business, and adhere to the applicable data privacy rules. Any speaker that violates these rules will be asked to sit down, and if the speaker refuses to comply may be removed from the meeting. Speakers shall not address topics that are subject of a public hearing. All such comments shall be made at the
public hearing. The city council will not generally act on issues raised by the public input, but may choose to schedule consideration of of the item on a future agenda. Um, Tim Damer. >> Tim,
it's Tim Demer at um, Riverside Terrace Canon Falls. Welcome. Um, wish I wasn't h having to be here, but it's a
it's a good um I've gave some messages to Mayor Montgomery. I don't seem to be listened to. I don't have He says he's going to talk to the chief. He said that to me twice. just
the last time was just bumping into him coming out of the grocery store and he's he's just not um I'm just looking for which I I I don't see happening being um it's nonbiased
um like I don't know if the same in a small city they're not like partisan side or but to be bipartisan both working together but um
there's so things happening on a weekly basis just on Sunday something occurred at at um a church I'm regularly go or not that I've been there plenty of times and and then two weeks
ago I've been a police report was call for service was had by two police officers showed up at the McDonald's. I asked for the case number. They said it's not there is no incident number. So they were b they
were telling me it wasn't a call. They told when I spoke to them in inside the to up against the counter inside the lobby and they said um they're just doing a business check and
other things. They in our short um interaction. Um it it just didn't it something wasn't right. And sure enough, you know, they got out back. They left in a hurry.
They're like wanting to get out of there. There was no what they got called there for wasn't happening. And it was against me, a man, a dog. and and and so then to find out the next
I think the very next day I came down got the police report he said there's no incident report made and sure enough there was and talked to the chief chief McCormack he said they should I believe is one of the things Chief McCormack told me they should have
provided that to me and so is is that considered a lie are they lying when they when they tell me there is it's it's just something's got to be communicated with me. We we hear it all the time about accountability
in in communities. Not just here, it's it's everywhere. To have integrity, courage, and knowledge. It's a simple acronym. I seek. So, where's the integrity? >> Thank you. >> I get the nods and the thank yous and
I'm sorry, and that's unfortunate. So, Thank you, Tim. >> All right, that moves us to the consent agenda. The consent agenda items may be adopted under one motion as presented or may be removed for discussion and resolution as council business. A just
and correct claims accounting period ending May 28, 2026. Meeting minutes for May 19, 2026. City council mean minutes. Approve user agreement of John Burch Park with ISD 252. Approve user
agreement of tennis courts with ISD 252. Approve Jason Helgrren for general maintenance one position and authorize staff to advertise and fill general maintenance 2 position. Resolution 2878 regarding the administration of the
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. Is there anything anybody would like to pull down or can I get a motion to approve the consent agenda? >> So moved. >> A motion by a Diane, a second by Jeepson. All in favor?
>> I. >> Motion carries. All right, that moves us to reports. Um, do do you happen to have something from chamber? >> I do. Uh, let's see.
Two upcoming events that, uh, Carrie asked me to report. Um, the first is the summer kickoff, which is Thursday, June 11th from 3:00 to 7:00. A community familyfriendly event downtown with food, live music, vendors. Uh, please plan to
bring your family for a for an evening of fun. And then the second event is the golf tournament which is Monday, June 15th at 12:30 shotgun start. Uh if anyone is interested in getting a team together, contact Carrie to get signed up.
All right. Thank you, Sarah. Um Joint Powers Trail Board, Lisa, >> no new updates, but they've been just working >> ready for the spring or summer. All right.
and um planning commission Diane >> um we dealt with an issue of granting a variance for a fence to be six feet tall and that will come to the next council meeting. >> All right.
Um finance committee we just met. Do you want to do an overview of what we just talked about? >> I can discuss that. So we had uh three items that brought forward for discussion uh from the at the finance committee. The first is on the Canon Mall property. Uh there is a party
that's interested in buying that has a purchase agreement established with the owner and um so back in 2001 there's actually the that part of town was annexed and or a little earlier than that that part of town was annexed. there was uh street and utility
improvements that were made uh to service the that area and the mall property was included on that and there was a settlement agreement on those assessments with the owner at the time and the city uh that was ruled by an arbiter. So as part of that there are
still a few outstanding deferred assessments on that property. However, the way the deferrals worked is that they acrew interest from the time of that that settlement agreement. So over 25 years, a lot of interest has accured on the remaining principle of $118,000
uh dollars for that. So we discussed options for how to um potentially work through um those that assessment agreement because it's going to be very difficult if um those assessments are still accounted for, need to be paid in full because they've accured to almost
$500,000 just in the interest um for anything to kind of develop or happen on that property. So, we'll be bringing more back and likely seeing something at the next council meeting um around a potential uh assessment agreement with
the potential new owner. Uh the other was with the um nursing home property. So, the owner rep of the nursing home has I've been in contact with them uh regarding the conditions of the of the property and what needs to be done. and
at the time of our last conversation, they were interested in potentially offering the property to be donated to the city and they would like to um see what our response was on that. So, I'm still waiting for the formal
acknowledgement if that um is agreed upon. Um but likely that is something that we we talked about and obviously last fall we were discussing what our potential options were if the property owners weren't able to or willing to make the necessary improvements on the
property for it and you know going so far as to emain and taking and all the legal costs with that. Well, this would avoid a lot of those hassles if it would come to us but still coming with a significant liability. The benefit is is that's a very um eligible redevelopment
area of the property of of the community. So, but our struggles that we have had because there was a purchase agreement with Quicktrip on that has been around Mandot and District 6 and what can be done um that would have an increase in potent potential increase in
traffic flow and how they would be able to access the property coming off of Highway 19 and whether or not they'd be willing to able to use Dow Street for both left and right on and off entrances. The last is uh we have been uh we're
proposed from the Episcopal Church um and their representative uh in potentially donating that property. Uh and I asked for um direction from the finance committee if they're willing to um for us to move forward with hiring an inspector to look at that and whether or
not um there's anything with that property um that we should be concerned about if we were going to receive that as a donation. as well. I also spoke with the historical society board. Um they are interested if that were to be uh donated to the city and um taking
that and that into the fold of the management agreement that we established with them with the museum so that they would be kind of our our stewards for for the property to to operate and maintain that that space for the community. um there the guild it would be the church and the guild hall and I
know the guild hall still has active users um and that um they do have um groups that maintain that property as well. So I think there's a good opportunity there for for a partnership if um they're interested. So and the historical society board did indicate
that they were interested. So next steps would be to to get on the property to do the inspection and and just to verify what we would need to do. Now, I know that conflicts a little bit with what we're talking about with the nursing home, but I've been in that property and I don't believe um inspection is
necessary because the assessment there is that building needs to come down. Um so, it's just a matter of of getting, you know, proper quotes to and understanding it cost to to demo. Um and we do have uh grant opportunities that we can apply for through uh Minnesota
deed. Um there's redevelopment grants for demolition for that would reimburse up to 50% of the cost of the demolition. They are competitive and they have um two application cycles February and in August. But if we can understand and know have direction on the nursing home
property then um we would be prepared to be able to to make a pretty firm competitive application process by the by started August to deed. That's it. Oh, on the church or No.
>> Oh, on the I talk about the church. >> Sorry. >> We you you guys gave me direction to get somebody to inspect. >> I was going in >> and then I went backwards. So, that's my fault. >> I was going through agenda orders. So, all right. And I and I step back, talk
to the nursing home just to compare the >> that we wouldn't need I wouldn't necessarily say we need to do inspection of the nursing home property because >> you know we all know it's bad. >> Yeah. Got it. >> If the city did have it, I would say, you know, there's been interest in uh
assets in the chapel. Um and I would I think we would definitely be open to exploring getting those back to those that donated um materials there if they're still salvageable. Okay. >> All right. Chief McCormack.
>> Yes. >> Do you have anything you would like to share? >> Oh, >> yes. You are mixing it up. I was like, what do you >> I don't know. Going around. >> What did you want to know about the church? I don't know. Um, >> keep you guys on your toes.
>> Apparently not me. Uh we are uh into summertime. Uh hard to believe that uh we're less than a month away from the fair. Uh so we're starting to uh work at our plans for that. Uh on the 11th uh will be the uh chambers downtown fund uh
activities. Uh so there will be a little disruption to normal traffic that day on Mil Street. Um but uh it's the same activity people are used to, so it shouldn't uh shouldn't prove too daunting. Uh, but everybody should come down, have a good time. Uh, Lieutenant
Berg is working on what he wants to do for the booth. I know he's also working on our activities for the fair. Uh, I think he is getting a seat belt demo for that one. U, but, uh, that'll stuff will firm up by our next council meeting. I'll be able to give you further
details. That's what I got. >> Great. Sarah, >> John, anything else? Uh, just want to let you all know that I do have a vacation with my family next week. So, I will be out of the office all of next week.
>> All right, Becky. I mean, sorry, Nicole. I don't know why I thought Becky. >> I don't either. Okay. Um, so summer reading has begun. It started yesterday. It is for all ages. So,
sign up. We I try to make it a family affair. So, if you're signing up your kids, sign up, too. Make it a bit of a competition to see who can read more. We have prizes for all age groups. Chocolate for adults and teens because
who doesn't like chocolate? Um, and so the the theme this year is reading gives you wings. I'm really shouting out to Alexa and Kira for coming up with this theme all by themselves and organizing it. It's
they're really fabulous. And um so our kickoff party for our summer reading is going to be this wait tomorrow the 3 at East Side Park tomorrow afternoon. So bring the kids. Have a party. It'll be
fun. The library is also going to be at the Funfest on the 11th. We're going to set up a tent right outside the library um to get people to sign up for the the summer reading, maybe get library cards. We're going to have some games and and
some prizes and whatnot. So, it should be pretty fun. We have a seeds women exhibit going on at the library right now through
oh um through the 23rd. So that the explan the description is at the turn of the 20th century Carrie Lipincot, Emma White and Jesse Prior ran seed selling businesses in Minneapolis that influenced competitors nationwide at a
time when few companies were women womanowned. Their stories are preserved in the Anderson Horicultural Library at the Minnesota Landscape Arboritum with the support from the Minnesota Digital Library and the AHL. This traveling exhibit was created to showcase these
pioneering women. So, stop by the library to see what these women have done. And at the the exhibit is right next to the fireplace. Very pretty spot, pretty exhibit.
And uh my last thing is that we have gotten an induction cooking kit um from the state for free that we'll be able to start loaning out to people. We are in the process of processing it. Process of processing. And so it should
be ready to check out by the end of this month. And Kira and I are planning on doing a program for how to use it. So, a food program for people to come and get free food and learn how to cook on this
induction stove. So, that's all I've got right now. >> All right. Thank you, Izzy. Chad. >> Um, Hardwood Estates third edition. Uh, they poured curb last week and asphalt,
the first lift of asphalt was put down today. Um, correct me if I'm wrong, John, but this will be the that this will be the only asphalt for until next year after a freeze thaw cycle and then they'll put the second lift and and if there's any
uh issues, they'll they'll fix that. So, uh they've already broke uh ground on a couple houses on uh Maple Lane. Um it's moving right along. So, uh, 2026 project is broke ground two weeks ago or right
well the day after council uh yeah, two weeks ago and uh they've encountered a lot of rock which was kind of anticipated. It is slow moving. There's a ton of rock. There's a rock shelf that they're going through. Um, but they're making their way toward towards the railroad tracks to to get
all the infrastructure under the railroad tracks and and possibly will be a delay on on when they get there, but um anyhow, but it is moving right along. The Dakota Street is closed right there
on Dakota and Fourth. So, I mean, everybody that lives there already knows that, but yeah, just to reiterate, it's going to be closed for a minute while they're uh laying infrastructure through there. So, and then last, this isn't necessarily a city project, but it kind
of affects Veterans Lane. The VFW is reciting the the the VFW, and with all their equipment there, we've allowed them to kind of shut down the Veterans Lane while they're working so they don't run over anybody. Um, so, but yeah,
that's all I got. Thank you. >> All right. Thank you, Miss Diane. >> I'm good. >> Lisa, >> good. >> Good. be >> good. >> Chris, >> sorry. Just can can you give the the public a one minute version of the noise
analysis with the >> um Yeah. >> Um so we did get the resp uh results back from the noise study with the demolition derby and um I apologize I haven't been able to share that out with everybody yet. Uh but nothing of the from the results that came back from the
monitoring equipment was out of compliance. >> Thank you. All right. Well, I don't have anything further. So, with that, I would take a motion to adjurnn. >> So, moved. >> Second. >> Motion by Diane, a second by Lisa. All
in favor? >> Motion carries.