Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. March 10, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Josh Hongerholt, Brett Hurley, Ed Jacobs, Suzie Peterson, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file.
MPFA Application CSAH13/Spruce Street Project: Motion by Krage, seconded by Westby to adopt the following resolutions related to Application to the MPFA Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Fund Programs. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2025-06
Resolution of Application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
Drinking Water Revolving Fund Program
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Houston is hereby applying to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for a loan from the Drinking Water Revolving Fund for improvements to its Drinking Water System as described in the loan application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Houston estimates the loan amount to be $703,000 or the as-bid cost of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Houston has the legal authority to apply for the loan, and the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to repay the loan and ensure proper construction, operation, and maintenance of the project for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City of Houston hereby expresses its official intent to use proceeds of this loan to reimburse construction expenditures made prior to the issuance of its general obligation bond to the Public Facilities Authority.
Resolution 2025-07
Resolution of Application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
Clean Water Revolving Fund Program
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON, MINNESOTA that the City of Houston is hereby applying to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for a loan from the Clean Water Revolving Fund for improvements to its municipal wastewater system as described in the loan application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Houston estimates the loan amount to be $483,300 or the as-bid cost of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Houston has the legal authority to apply for the loan, and the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to repay the loan and ensure proper construction, operation, and maintenance of the project for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City of Houston hereby expresses its official intent to use proceeds of this loan to reimburse construction expenditures made prior to the issuance of its general obligation bond to the Public Facilities Authority.
Parking Stall Striping: Motion by Todd, seconded by Baumann to authorize loaning the use of city equipment to Cross of Christ and allow them to stripe the parking stalls on the west side of the property which are used as an extension of the church parking lot. Motion carried unanimously.
City Credit Card: Motion by Baumann, seconded by Krage to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-08
Further Resolved, that each account obtained be issued one VISA card embossed with City of Houston and their name of a designated employee that sales drafts, and other instruments for charges, be signed by the designated employee shall be valid and binding upon the City of Houston.
Further Resolved, that Clerk/Administrator Michelle Quinn or Finance Director Suzanne Peterson of the City of Houston are empowered to authorize the TCM Bank, N.A. to issue VISA cards to other designated employees.
Further Resolved, that Michelle Quinn be issued a VISA card at this time.
Further Resolved, that a certified copy of the forgoing resolution made by the City of Houston under its seal be sent to TCM Bank, N.A., and that TCM Bank, N.A. may rely thereon until advised to the contrary in writing.
Arbor Day Proclamation: Motion by Todd, seconded by Baumann to adopt the following proclamation. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION
NOW THEREFORE, I, Scott Wallace, Mayor of the City of Houston, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 25, 2025, as ARBOR DAY In the City of Houston, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and
FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.
Minutes and Bills: Motion by Krage, seconded by Westby to approve the minutes of February 10, 2025, regular meeting, and bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Items to be Placed on File: Motion by Baumann, seconded by Westby to place the following items on file. Motion carried unanimously.
Library Report and statistics
Adjourn: Motion by Westby, seconded by Todd to adjourn the meeting at 6:39
p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025.
By: Scott Wallace, Mayor
Attest: Michelle Quinn, Clerk/Administrator
Above proceedings are only a summary. Full text available for public inspection at City Hall as well as the following website: www.houston.govoffice.com
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