Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. April 14, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Anna Frauenkron, Suzie Peterson, Michelle Quinn, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file.
MPFA Application CSAH13/Spruce Street Project: It is appropriated to submit PFA loan application to ensure the CSAH 13/Spruce Street project is “shovel ready”. A funding PFA will be tapped, one being Drinking Water Revolving Fund and the other being Clean Water Revolving Fund.
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 No. 2025-09
Resolution of Application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program – LSLR Application Forms
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Houston is hereby applying to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for a loan and/or grant from the Drinking Revolving Fund for a lead service line replacement project as described in the application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Houston estimates the MPFA-Financed amount to be $41,000 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/grant, 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.
Summer Rec Staffing: Motion by Todd, seconded by Baumann to authorize advertising for Summer Rec Student Staffing. Motion carried unanimously.
Ambulance Billing Agreement: Motion by Todd, seconded by Westby to authorize submission of a termination of agreement to Expert T Billing, to approve the agreement with Midwest Ambulance Billing, LLC and authorize the appropriate signatures on the same. Motion carried unanimously.
Annual Noxious Weed Reporting:
Motion by Baumann, seconded by Westby to approve the 2024 Annual City Report/Noxious Weed Control, and authorize the appropriate signatures on the same. Motion carried unanimously.
Owl Sculpture Maintenance:
International Owl Center (IOC) Executive Director Karla Bloem, spoke with the council and requested permission to have specific maintenance work performed. Motion by Krage, seconded Westby to authorize the IOC to coordinate and finance the requested owl sculpture preservation maintenance. Motion carried unanimously.
Conference Attendance: Motion by Todd, seconded by Baumann to authorize Clerk/Administrator attendance at the Annual LMC Conference in June 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes and Bills: Motion by Krage, seconded by Westby to approve the minutes of March 10, 2025, regular meeting, and bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Items to be Placed on File: Motion by Baumann, seconded by Krage to place the following items on file. Motion carried unanimously.
Library Report and statistics
MDH Testing Results Reports
Adjourn: Motion by Krage, seconded by Westby to adjourn the meeting at 6:23 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 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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