The paper meetings are order. First order of business will be 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. Like to welcome everybody to our August 19th council meeting. We'll try to keep it as short as possible so we don't sweat it out. Um,
so welcome and thank you for coming out tonight. Uh before we start the consent agenda, I'm going to make a motion to um amend our agenda tonight and add item G, a request to approve Spiritine booster club fee waiver under consent agenda
item. Also item L, resolution 2539 authorizing the sale of real property under administration. >> I'll move the agenda. >> I'll second motion and second. Any discussion questions? Otherwise, Molina,
>> hi. >> Vernon, >> hi. >> Randy, >> hi. >> And David Loy, I >> We'll move to the consent agenda, which includes our July 15th, 2025 regular council meeting minutes and request for alcohol and public property. Request for
street closure for the Pine Schools Transportation Fair. Resolution 2532, accepting monthly donations, resolution 2533, approving Southeast Service Cooperative membership. Request to approve Valley Electric quote at the cycling center and a request to
approve the Spirit Team booster club fee waiver. >> I'll move the consent agenda. >> I'll second. >> A motion and a second to approve the consent agenda. Any discussion? Um Mr. Mayor, I just like to make one quick comment on the um accepting of the monthly donations. You'll see listed on
there. We received an anonymous donation of $10,000 uh towards the library. Um so just a special thank you to that person who like I said wished to say anonymous. I appreciate you pointing that out. That was a nice reading.
>> Um Delena, >> hi. >> Vernon, >> hi. >> Brandy, >> hi. >> And David will be uh we are going to jump into public input and I don't see anybody here. And no written. Okay. So, we're going to do
something here a little bit special. I'll invite the fire chief up. Um, so next month we're going to be doing our pillars of the community, but tonight uh we're going to do uh two certificates of recommendation to some members of our
community, something a little bit special. So the first one we have going on tonight is a young man. Um we've only done this once before since I've been on council. It's a youth service award. Uh, and this is generally reserved for individuals in our community that are under the age of 18 that do something
special for the community or their involvement, uh, dedication, whatnot. And so we have a young man in our midst tonight. He's a high schooler here at Pine High School. I've known him for a few years and he's become somewhat of a nonofficial member of the Pine Fire
Department. Part of that is with his enthusiad for the fire service here in town. Uh he's arguably one of the most ambitious, enthusiastic, supportive, supportive individuals when it comes to our fire department, our firefighters. He comes to many of our monthly
meetings. And he likes to encourage us, give us thumbs up. Uh whether we have a bad call, a good call, he's there to to give a thumbs up and support us and thank us. And a few times he's even um helped some of our firefighters watch the radio when we're out on a call. and
he's always ready to ask if we're going to be getting a call or not. Um, but you know, if we get back to the fire station, this young man's there with a smile, he'll give us this bump or a five and just overall leave us a very positive impression and I think the world would be much better
individuals like that uh that support their their first responders law enforcement. So, anything you want to add? >> So, The chief's got something special for this individual. And ladies and gentlemen, I'd like you to help me thank
and congratulate Ben Mula. Got something for you here. for you to wear. That's pretty cool. You want to get a picture of Good job. >> And your high school principal apologized. He wanted to be here
tonight, but he was not able to. So, he said he was later this week. So, he wanted me to let you know that. So, uh we have one more um award tonight. And in the in uh the grand scheme of things
when it comes to first responders, law enforcement uh fields, individuals that join that field do not do it for the fame and glory, uh they do not do it for recognition, but oftent times uh depending on what we deal with in that in that field calls for uh some
recognition. And so the individual tonight um is going to be receiving a life-saving award, which we gave out one here two years ago to one of our firefighters uh that was involved with the situation. So tonight we have an individual. And I'm either going to pay
for this or congratulate it, but we'll see here. Uh back on June 24th, the Pan Fire Department was dispatched to a uh infant that was not breathing and was struggling. And um happened to me that one of our firefighters uh was near the
scene and this individual, this mom that Paul was able to run aside this infant in Canada, one of our firefighters have to be in the right place at the right time and immediately render um life-saving measures. And because of that, after talking to the paramedics
later, um the measures and the what this uh individual did uh led to this infant surviving and not having any long-term negative issues. And so we were uh he was able to do what he needed to do before the rest
of arrived and before the ambulance arrived. And uh we were very fortunate that he was where he was at at that time. And I know it's been back in June. Um, but goes without saying that took that time. You have to
take the time of the community to recognize your individuals. And this individual happened to be our fire chief. And uh, I want this community to know this is the kind of leader we have leading our fire department that I was able to step up and provide immediate
service. So ladies and gentlemen, um, I want you to help me congratulate our chief Peace. Peace. Thanks YouTube. Good. Um, all right. Council, we're going to jump right into administration
here. And we are going to do our first item, which is going to be resolution 25-34, approving the final alternative urban area review. Um, which is a lengthy document in the council pack. And I'm sorry if anybody wants to leave. I don't
want you to feel like you have to stay unless you want to. >> It's a little >> just let them know that's that's right. >> Um so are you taking this one or is >> take
good evening mayor and council. Um so um in front of you tonight for your consideration is a resolution that would approve the final AU uh document and uh this is the third time that this has been in some form in front of you. Uh we
started with a draft um EAW um scoping document. So that was back in March. Um and then we received some comments on that. We addressed those. Uh the draft AUR was put together um prepared that was uh submitted to the EQB in June. Um
and uh we did receive uh four different comments from or comments from four different entities or individuals on that. the um uh Ryan Company's consultant and the staff uh reviewed the comments. Um we addressed those. That's in the final AU document. If approved,
this would go to the um EQB for submittal um into or for the um uh for publication in the EQB monitor on September 2nd. And now that has a 10-day objection period. So, it's anticipated that it would be back in front of you in
September um at your September council meeting. So, uh, we do have a, um, a couple familiar faces in the crowd here. We've got Jared and Peter from Ryan Companies on the development team. And Aaron is, uh, with, uh, Santex. She's a consultant working with Ryan Companies
on the preparation of the AAR. Um, she is online if, if there are any questions for either the development team, the consultant or not. >> This 10day period is for it's not for public. >> It is. It gets published. It Yep. Yep.
the public to participate. Correct. Yep. >> I'll move resolution 2534 approving the final alternative urban area wide review. >> I'll second. >> Mayor, if I can just jump in and make one comment and Craig will help me make make this comment because he's certainly
more an expert on environmental review than I am. Uh the city has a little bit of experience with AERS as I think council probably knows that the stage of the process that we're at right now uh Craig again correct me if I'm wrong is uh uh we've we've had some prior approvals to get this environmental
review started the city's had some involvement already of course but the stage we're at now is we're just making sure that the comments that the sort of I would call them sort of preliminary comments on the scoping of the game radar and the initial layout of the plan uh by the developer um there are
comments that are received on that and and the AU has to accept those comments, recognize those comments and then respond to them. And so what we're doing now is we just sort of approving that the AU has been updated to reflect uh the response the comments received. Did
I catch that sort of? >> Yep. >> Great. Well, thanks. We have a motion to second. Any other discussion? It's been a it's a long process, but we're getting there. So >> it is near the end.
>> All right. Delina >> I >> Vernon >> I >> Brandy >> hi >> and David will be I >> okay. >> All right. Resolution 25-35 descertifying tiff district number 1-10. It'll be southwest part of town.
>> Yep. So um I went through run through kind of the overview of tiff. Um, but the city did approve a tiff district for Wazita Woods Apartments back in 2001. Um, all of the payments have been made on that TIF. Um, the balance is zero. Um, so in order to get it off the books,
we have to pass a resolution descertifying that TIFF district. So that is what is in front of you. >> Bottom. I'll move resolution 2535 descertifying the TI district. I'll second >> motion second for the descertification
of the property. Any other discussion, questions? Who sends? >> Elena, >> I Vernon. >> Hi, >> Brandy. >> Hi, >> David. I Which brings us to item C. Resolution 25-36 approving annexation.
>> Yes. So, the the city received an annexation petition from Bigalow Homes. Um they own additional land down by the Pine Prairie Development down by the elementary school. Um they're requesting annexation of an additional 30 acres for the next phase of that development. Um
they this area is part of an existing um early annexation agreement that we have with New Haven Township so we can approve the annexation by resolution. Um in the memo I reference a um agreed upon amount that the city would pay to the
township um to make up for loss tax revenue. Um, Bigalow Homes would be paying that to the city. The city would then cut a check to New Haven Township. So, we are not paying that fee. That comes from the developer. Um, the township was given notice of this. They discussed it at their meeting earlier
this month. Um, and we received no comment or feedback. So, >> this is going to be that you look at your map. This is going to be that area that will be just north of >> 30.36 acres. continuation of the drive
around there. >> I'll move resolution 2536 approving the annexation. >> I'll second one one question for uh for Stephen. Uh he and I did talk a little bit about this but um I think it probably goes without saying but uh and I didn't
notice notice this previously. Sorry, I didn't bring it up for you to see when we talk about this. So, it goes without saying that the intent uh of the annexation is further residential development, right? >> Yeah. >> Y >> very good. Thank you, Mayor.
Got a motion that second on the floor. Any other questions? >> Elena. >> Hi, >> Vernon. >> Hi, >> Randy. >> Hi, >> David will be. Which brings us to a public hearing for ordinance
178. Uh which we are going to be required to open the floor for a public hearing. >> Uh mayor. Yeah. Is that right? >> Yeah, you're right. Sorry. Right, Stephen? >> Yep. >> Yep. Very good. >> I'll move to open for public hearing.
>> I'll second a second to open up the public hearing. Uh Delena. >> Hi. >> Vernon. Hi. Randy, >> hi. >> David is hi. We are open. >> So, um, UD is kind of hard to explain, but essentially it's a the creation of
kind of a special zoning district. Um, it usually coincides with an underlying district, but it gives us a little more flexibility. We can change the um different restrictions, setbacks, height restrictions, things like that specifically within that development.
Um, a lot of times it's used for um, mixeduse developments and um, just general flexibility when it comes to development in town. Um, we have a few current PUDS. They're all residential PUDS. Um, the Kispert area, there's a
PUD for those town homes. Um, a lot of times residential PUDs have homeowners association, things like that. Um, our current PUD ordinance only allows for the creation of PUDS for residential zone districts. Um, the way we have
tweaked it would open it up to allow for commercial and industrial PUDS. Um, so we took out some of the language that only allowed for residential and expanded it to commercial and industrial uses. Um, kind of the idea behind PUB
for commercial is it allows a developer to set out a development plan and a set of zoning guidelines for an entire area as opposed to single lot uses and zone. Um, it gives a zoning layout for an
entire development area. Please add anything that you would like to that. It's kind of a a vague planning term that Bob has thoughts on. Yeah. Yeah. You want to go ahead? >> Yes. Mayor Council. Yeah. So, PDS, plan unit developments are as as Stephen
said, a planning device that has been popular among cities in Minnesota probably for the last decade plus maybe the last couple of decades, but really um has has gained a lot of of use um in in cities around the state uh certainly
in the last few years. And and the way I would describe it, what Stephen said is exactly right, but I would say it maybe a slightly different way. You can imagine that a developer that wants to develop a um an area using uh with
different uses, different kinds of uses, industrial uses next to commercial uses, or as Steve pointed out, residential uses next to commercial or industrial uses. that developer could just simply come into the city and say, "Uh, we'd like to do this on on land in your city.
You don't have a zoning designation today that allows this. We'd like to rewrite a new section of your zoning code that allows us to have it. Have you implement that new section zoning code and then reszone our land where we want to develop to fit that?" Okay, that's a
very uh cumbersome process. So re but that's really the effect of PD is to allow a developer to make a proposal for different land uses and you would then set different setback and other zoning standards uh within that area uh in
cooperation with the developer. Um and and it's just a less cumbersome way of doing it than literally rewriting your code every time a new developer comes in. The other thing I would just say is that um that there's been a long time in
this country's history where allowing these kind of uses to be close together has not been a good thing. We haven't wanted to have residences right next to industrial uses or commercial uses. That's changed obviously. I think you're all familiar with in big cities having
uh commercial things on the first floor and apartments or or condos on the second floor. I mean that's a thing right all over the country and there isn't a convenient way in your code right now to accommodate that. So this is really the best tool that you've used to accommodate something like that. And
as Stephen said you've had in place for quite some time the ability to do some mixed use residential some apartments next to some home condos next to some you know a multif family dwelling next to a single family home. You've had the ability to do that. This just broadens
something you've always had to allow a broader mix of different kinds of willes. So it entirely a policy decision. I have nothing legal to say about it other than this is a condom and it's proven to be uh useful and effective in quite a few cities.
>> So it doesn't change the like if we have something marked as industrial area, it won't change it to say residential. No. It just allows them to say, "Okay, you want to put something in here, but maybe like you said, apartments or condos above it or >> Yeah. And mayor and council member Finan
again agree with everything you just said, but I the way I would say that is this. Um, you you have a great deal of authority over the zoning of your city. In fact, you have pretty close to complete authority over the zoning of your city. By adopting this sort of a structure, you're not giving up any of
that authority. Anything that comes in that proposes to be a PUB has to present a proposal for all of the setbacks and other zoning related restrictions. Has to present a proposal for the kind of uses that are going to be allowed and you ultimately must approve what's being
proposed. So you have not given up any authority. You've just allowed yourself to consider things. Yeah. You've given yourself some flexibility. >> Thanks. And on on the logistics side of that, if we ever were to receive a PUB application or anything like that, it would go through kind of the standard
zoning process. That'd be a public hearing. It would go to the planning and zoning commission. It would come here. So, it would still go through all those steps. Um, same with why we're here for the public hearing tonight on the logistics sides of things. It's an amendment to our zoning code chapter 11, which always requires a public hearing. So,
>> excellent. Anybody from the public have any place? >> I'll make a motion to close the public hearing. >> A motion to close. We have a second. >> Second. >> Motion and a second for the explanation.
Most uh Delena >> Ian I Randy >> Hi. >> David I. Which brings us to uh item E which is ordinance 178 changing the community ordinance that we still got the resolution. So the publishing
>> yeah okay you saying that did I just interact saying that we got my >> jumping the gun. So this is a note of the >> I'll move resolution 2 ordinance 178 changing the POD ordinance.
>> I'll second motion second. Change that language in there. Uh Delena >> I >> Vernon >> I >> Randy >> Hi. >> and David is I which then will bring us to resolution 2537 the summary publication. >> And this resolution just allows the city
to publish a summary of the ordinance instead of the full text um in the newspaper. Um, we'll have a copy of the full text obviously in person at city hall as well as online. >> I'll make a motion to approve resolution 2537 publication.
>> I'll second >> motion and a second so we can publish this in the newspap. >> I Delena >> I >> Vernon >> I >> Brandy >> Hi. >> David will be I. We are going to jump to ordinance 179 adding the plumbing plan
review. There's some good reading. >> So um all commercial and public use buildings require special state plumbing plan review. Um my first 40A into this was the Kuster Park bathroom project. um
that little single stall bathroom with one drain had to go to the Department of Labor for special plan review since it was a bathroom that would be used by the public. Um that process took many months um for a pretty simple project. Our
current um building official uh Minsspec has staff on hand who is designated by the state to complete that plumbing plan review. Um, so we're able to do it through them as opposed to through the Department of Labor. In order to do
that, we have to submit a request um to the Department of Labor to enter into agreement that allows us to do it in-house as opposed to through them. Um, there are a few or milestones we have to hit before we can submit that request to them. One of
them is to update our um ordinance relating to uh building permits that lays out certain requirements for plumbing review. Um state operate there's a few exceptions to state operated facilities is one of them that still has to go to the state no matter
what. Um and then we can also request the state do the review at any time. Um, but this is just a formality of updating our building license ordinance to fit what the state needs in order for us to get that waiver to complete this review on our own.
>> So, the whole goal of this then is to basically speed up this process and go through the building inspectors to inspect the plumbing certification and y not have to wait months from the state. >> Yep. Exactly. >> Makes sense to do it. >> Efficiency, right?
>> Exactly. I'll move ordinance 179 adding filming plan review. >> I'll second it. >> Mayor, I'm trying to go for the uh trying to thousand trying to comment every single item >> on the one night you want to get as fast as I can. I mean,
>> um I'm not blathering on like I usually do. So, but um the So, this is another thing like the last thing we talked about. This is this is a thing many cities are are moving to list with the state can be a little cumbersome. The only thing I would say is that as you're well aware, you've got a contracted
building inspect apparently is doing a good job for you as far as I know. Um, but they are a contracted a vendor of that. Um, if if you make this move, of course, you will have then taken over uh the review of plumbing plans. And so to the extent down the road you ever want
to consider a different vendor, you'll always probably need to have a vendor that is compliant with the state and is certified by the state to do this kind of work because the transition from the state to us or our vendor is a little cumbersome and then transitioning back is probably worse. So you're going to
always want your contracted building official to have that qualification. So that's the only negative isn't the right word, but you know what I mean. That's the only >> the downy cities are doing this if state slower than we could be at the local level.
>> So any future inspectors if we change have to be certified correct for the state. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Makes sense. >> Oh yes. We did have a motion and a second on that. So very good. Um any other questions comments? Otherwise Elena >> I
>> Vernon >> I >> Randy >> hi. David will be I which then will bring us to resolution 2538 the summary publication which will be similar to what Stephen explains for the previous >> um resolution 2538 for the summary publication
>> I'll second >> motion make a second I >> Randy >> I we are going to go to item I which is request to approve Mendas co-op agreement amendment number four
So, as you are all well aware, the city entered into a co-op agreement u with mindot stemming from the Elkrron interchange project. Um, most recently, you passed a resolution um requesting some language be changed in the co-op
agreement. Um, specifically vacating the interchange map at North Main. Um, we passed that resolution. It went back to Mindot. they reviewed. Now, they've provided us with an updated co-op agreement to reflect those changes that we had requested. Um, it also extends
the agreement through 2030. Um, just so it's on the books in the event that we want to make improvements or changes. Um, I believe another one of the changes was the uh closure of that north main um
write off and a permanent closure as opposed to the kind of thrown together roadblocks that are up there and that will all be done um at the expense of the state make it look a little bit better. >> Approve the mind agreement amendment forward. Sounds so good.
>> Motion with a second. That was a long process. Think that on that. So, thank you. >> Any other questions or comments? >> Good. >> Delena. >> Hi, >> Vernon. >> Hi, >> Randy.
>> Hi, >> David. >> Hi. Thank you for all the work on that. Uh, we have some masonry prepared for the fire hall. >> Yep. Um, so there's some decorative masonry outside the fire hall. that's deteriorating. Um the fire department got quotes on that and they are
recommending the lower quote from Majestic Stone and Masonry. >> Uh approval for the masonry repair for the firehouse. >> I'll second a second. Any discussion or questions on that tidy out there? So uh
the >> uh the >> Majestic Stone and Masonry >> Elena. >> Hi >> Vernon. >> Hi >> Randy. >> Hi >> David will be I this next one might be the fastest
or approval tonight for air conditioning for city hall. If you couldn't notice, we are out of we're out of cold air up here. Um the unit on the roof is from the early 90s. Um we had it serviced earlier this summer that lasted a couple
weeks and it died again. Um so we we received quotes from reliable uh heating and DMC. The quotes were pretty comparable. Um one of the exclusions on DMC's was the electrical work. While the reliable, the electrical work was
included. So, I think they're going to come out just about even on price. Um, reliable is the one that's been doing the maintenance on our buildings. Um, they're aware of it. They've been up there. They kind of know. So, that's who I would recommend. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Um, the brands
they're suggesting are both um are known. So, um, my recommendation would be not the highest, not the best from reliable, but the better is how they break it down. Um, so reliable, it's 14,624. That is for a new air conditioner and
furnace. They both were installed at the same time. >> Do we know why they're saying there's electrical work to do with it? Would it be a just a replacement of the unit? And >> it's it's just to get them connected. It it'll be minor electrical work, a couple hundred dollars, but
>> yeah, it's just to get them newly wired. They'll use the existing electrical. It's just to get them >> wired wired pass. They just have to get an subcontractor for it. >> Yep. I'll move approval for the better air conditioner from Reliable. Uh,
>> I'll second a motion and a second uh to get that. I'll see when they did. >> I kind of wanted to ask whoever can do it quicker can have the bid, but >> they should have. >> They weren't sure. >> Hopefully by next month.
>> Hopefully by next month. >> Um, any other questions? >> I just think that we should really stay local. >> That's just my opinion. I mean, if if what little electrical that needs to be
done is a wash with the other, I would prefer we stay local and use DMC. >> True. >> I just want to air. I don't care who doesn't >> I just want to air. >> That's just
>> And where is reliable based out of? >> Zimrod. And they're very good. you personally used them before as well because DMC wasn't available, but I I would at least look at them closer. DMC. >> Well, I know DMC doesn't really do
residential stuff. They just do. >> So, I know that. So, I don't know if that weighs in on anybody's mind or not. >> I mean, I'm happy with either, but I just think that we should always try and
stay local and at the first option. >> Any other thoughts, comments? And I did notice in DMC's they said the vent needed to be upsized to a 3 in whereas that wasn't in the reliable quote when I read through that. So that's why I was
wondering too why reliable didn't have the upsize on the vent for the size of the unit they're putting in. That was one other question I had. >> I yeah I didn't follow up with Reliable after that. So, >> okay, >> I'm not sure if that's something they
thought needed to be done or not, but yeah, I I have no hesitation with either. So, >> well, I obviously agree that it needs to be replaced. >> We need something. >> Yes. anything else
>> and their quote is a little cheaper, but again, it could be more if it's something with electrical, but I could see there being a lot of electrical out there. >> Yeah, I don't have enough quite some time. >> I think nothing zero.
>> Mayor, I skipped an item without speaking it, but we're not um on this item. I would, you know, in addition to council member your point, which is it's always great to stay local if the prices are effectively the same. I just would I would tease out of the staff's report that in addition to that um the staff
notes that reliable um has done maintenance on other city equipment familiar equipment is local. So there's some you know theoretical benefits to their familiarity with things in addition to just being local. So uh and and certainly this is way way way under
competitive bidding. So you're free to not choose the lowest uh quote provider. Um, but it's good to support that the rationale. I wouldn't just support them over. >> I guess I guess I would ask if they have any concerns with why they're not
upgrading the vent to a 3 in on the unit. That would be my only concern on that. >> What do you want to do? >> I mean, I I think it has to be done. I'm just my only comment was that,
>> you know, we should >> I just looked at the units and there's a little bit of a difference there. >> Yeah, >> there is a little bit of >> one's a little bigger than the other. >> Yeah, >> I have no idea much about air conditioners except
it makes you uncomfortable. >> I mean, I would be comfortable with reliable because they do handle the rest of the city buildings here. So, >> yeah, I am too. I just just wanted to throw it out that we should >> whenever possible think about both of them
>> and the good thing is reliable still small towns and road because that's just not too far out. So >> no and that's and not to not to add more here but I've had reliable several times and DMC's been busy so
>> we have I've done that >> good. All right, let's go to vote. Delena >> I. >> I. >> Randy, >> hi. >> David will be I. >> We'll get that done. Ste doesn't have to sit up the bike and try to call it.
That'll be good. We're going to go to addit item resolution 25 39 which is authorizing sale of real property. This is pertaining to uh the Evergreen property. This is more of a formality. Correct. >> Yep. So, um, the purchase agreement for
Everine Place came before council previously and that was approved. Um, the company that's handling the closing of the property just requested that we have a formal resolution authorizing the sale of this property. Um, I don't believe by law it is required. However, they wanted it and if that's what we'll
move it along, that'll work. So, I'll >> move resolution 2539 authorizing the sale of real property. >> I'll second a second. clock is ticking. Uh Delena, >> hi >> Vernon. >> Hi. >> Randy, >> hi. And
>> David will be I we're going to go to planning commission which we have nothing listed under planning commission for this month. So we'll jump right to public works and engineering need to guys. Thanks for streets are looking good. I get the
painting done and there's some pat going on. So rain. >> Yeah. >> And it's August. >> Good in there. Let's doing some council. I have nothing. I said enough. >> Hey, you're welcome. Join. So claims we
take a motion. >> I'll move. >> I'll second a motion. A second on the claims. Elena, >> I >> Randy, >> hi. >> David, you will be I. So, let's go to department updates. Uh, our city
administrator is out of town. Stephen, do you have anything you wanted to add? >> I do not. >> All right, we'll jump to the library. >> Congratulations on the donation. >> Thank you. It's actually going to be dedicated towards the patio furniture. Um, and I'm hoping to use part of it for
an air conditioner for the library. So, um, this feels like home right now. Our upstairs, uh, we've been down a a live AC unit for probably about a month and it's really starting to take effect. So, um, just giving you all a heads up that today we really had to do some
mitigation on water damage upstairs from condensation leaking down from the one remaining unit because it was just being overworked. So, um just a heads up that some books went to the dumpster today because they were soden and we've I'll be going in tomorrow with some uh bleach
and taking care of all that other stuff. So, it's not the worst thing, but it's also not the best thing. So, thank you Todd for coming and taking down some trim um so that the water can escape um easily. So, that's happening. Um and we're having um Reliant is actually
coming out to the library tomorrow to give us an estimate on a new u mini split. We're also asking them for an estimate on a new boiler just because ours is huge and um inefficient. So we're just going to start taking a look and seeing what that's going to be um to
replace. >> Thank you. >> Otherwise um summer has been great. Summer reading has gone really really well. I want to publicly thank Heidi Bride and all my staff for everything that they've done to make that a successful program this year. Um, I've
got quality restoration masonry coming out starting tomorrow to work on the masonry around the front steps of the library. Please use the elevator or the youth library entrance. If you guys are coming to the library, you're not going to be able to get to the front door.
Otherwise, I have uh to thank publicly Jaden Lee for her service at the library. She's been with us for just over a year and a half. Um she came to us, yeah, about a year and a half ago. Now she's going back to college. So, I wish her all the best. I'm sure she's going to be uh really really good in the
future, but it's a long commute from the University of Minnesota campus in the Twin Cities. So, >> wish her well in her in future endeavors. >> They have online courses. >> What's that? >> They have online courses. They do have online courses. She's choosing to go in person. >> I know.
>> How dare she? >> Dare she, right? We're sad, but we're very happy for her. Otherwise, I just wanted to highlight the fact that I'll be at a national conference next month, the Association for Small and Rural Libraries. And I did get um my entire
um cost for the conference and travel expenses funded through a grant um that the internet archive has put together on community um preserving community history. So um I'll be going to a postconference session on that. So stay
tuned for future library programs on preserving local history. Um traveling with a good friend of mine who works at the Dodge Center Library. She also got into that. So, I'm sure we'll have lots of interesting um ideas there. >> Let me hear it. >> I think it'll be great. Yeah. So, any
questions for me? I'm sorry I didn't get my report in last week. I was in Georgia. >> That's a good excuse. >> I think Yeah. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you all. Have a great day. >> Thanks, Rachel. >> Anything with plugging right along? Thank you.
>> Fire department busy man. Also, I would like to before me uh during just publicly thank our city hall staff. We were able to do a uh staff
picnic two couple weeks ago maybe. Um and that was a lot of fun. I mean just a very relaxed time and I was down there. We had some people from public works library was there. Um city hall staff and it was a good time and our city
administrator recruiter out on the grill. So it was nice and it saved us food. We had a couple calls like that. So it was nice. But no, so thanks for doing that. Great. Anything else to go in the order otherwise we got the county
commissioner. Thank you for coming out tonight. Anything you wanted to add or Oh just trying to get crunch numbers. >> Yes, it is here too. Thanks. Move to journ
motion. We >> have a second. >> Second. Bye everybody.