Jonathan Smith

The council discussed and approved the proposed 2008 Budget and Levy, and decided to reschedule the November Council Meeting. They also authorized the purchase of a telephone system and scheduled the 2007 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing dates. Additionally, the council reviewed a Housing Needs Assessment proposal, considered rezoning, discussed financing for the Liquor Store Project, and accepted bids for airport improvements. They also addressed traffic signal improvements, adopted the 2007 State Building Code, considered an agreement for police services, discussed ownership of street and right-of-way, and addressed an easement. Finally, they discussed platting the balance of Happel Addition.

The Perham City Council meeting included discussions on various topics such as a donation of JOBZ acres to the City of Albany, proposed changes to the fee schedule, and a re-purchase agreement. The council also discussed a potential multi-family housing unit construction, a preliminary engineering report for the Water Tower and Wells, locating services, and the purchase of a lawn mower. Additionally, the council considered a feasibility study for the proposed expansion at the Resource Recovery Facility.

The council discussed a rezoning request for Lot 7, 8 and 9, Block 10, Rothpletz Addition, a lease agreement with the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce, and the City Hall Remodel Project. They also considered the sale of a walk-in cooler, dumb waiter, and shelving, and discussed the Elevated Water Storage Tank and Municipal Water Well Project. Additionally, the council addressed the purchase of the Hardee's sign for demolition, decertifying certain parcels from TIF District 2-19, and declaring several structures to be structurally substandard.

The meeting addressed Second Street Reconstruction Project assessments, hearing comments from property owners and discussing project costs, financing, and assessment deferral programs. The council also discussed GIS mapping, declaring a vacancy in the City Council, and appointing a new member. Other topics included emergency vehicle preemptive systems on street lights, a 2007 project update, a gas supply contract, and various resolutions related to street names, a skateboard park, and the airport's capital outlay plan.

The council discussed a Conditional Use Permit for Farmers State Bank, approved the 2009 PACC Budget and Organizational Resolution, and reviewed a Subdivision Ordinance. Updates were provided on city engineering projects, including lift stations, street improvements, water tower construction, and water wells. The council considered installing stop signs at Pine Lane Drive/Pine Wood Lane and accepted the Monthly Police Report.