01-23-12 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
JANUARY 23, 2012
6; 00 PM
Call to Order.
Acting Mayor Vern Heidner called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Acting Mayor Vern Heidner; Councilmembers: Dan Scharber, Doug Schroeder and
Tom Darkenwald. Mayor Jessica Stockamp was absent.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director; and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Acting Mayor Heidner led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Heather Eidem, New River Medical Center Representative, gave an update on New River
Medical Center activities.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Scharber motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in
favor. Motion carried.
3. Consent Aaenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve January 9, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.3 Approve January 9, 2012 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.4 Approve Liquor License for CAP Financial LLC DBA Riverwood Inn &
Conference Center.
3.5 Received minutes of the December 13, 2011 Police Commission Meeting.
3.6 Received minutes of the December 13, 2011 HPC Meeting.
3.7 Approve Resolution 2012-10 & 2012-11 supporting Wright County projects.
CM Scharber motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Administration.
4.1 Approve Resolution 2012-09 refunding.
Paul Donna, Northland Securities, presented the information regarding refinancing the General
Obligation Improvement Bonds. Mr. Donna said if approved will bring back to the City Council
February 27, 2012. CM Darkenwald said we will be going from current interest ranges 4.0-4.5%
to .80-1.75% which would be a savings of $200,689. Mr. Donna said correct.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Resolution 2012-09 approving the issuance of
General Obligation crossover Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2012A to take
action of this opportunity. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. City Council Reports and Updates.
No items.
6. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson reminded the City Council of the State of the Cities meeting next
Tuesday, January 31, 2012.
City Council Meeting January 23, 2012.
7. Adjourn.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 6:10 PM.
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Acting Mayor Vern Heidner