Paul Schoen

The meeting covered the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included the approval of Resolution 2025-26, which authorized a budgeted transfer of $50,000 from TLR Excess Cash to the City of Sherburn General Account. During the closed session, the council discussed and approved a property sale, specifically approving the purchase agreement and sale of 27 ½ N. Main Street for $1.00.

The meeting covered the allocation of proceeds from a townhome sale after loan payoff, which amounted to $282,864.09 after settling the $109,999.91 debt to Bank Midwest. The board reviewed contract information and rates from CEDA, requesting a scope of work, noting potential interest contingent on a return on investment. Regarding the 210 N. Osborne Street property, after discussion on the City Council's decision against selling due to well needs and legal advice on leasing versus capital repairs, the board authorized a six-month lease at $1200/month with specific conditions, including a required MN Energy Silver Repair Plan. The board received the property list for the upcoming December 8th delinquent tax property auction and deferred decision-making until the next meeting, directing staff to investigate potential land use options. New business included a motion to direct the EDA Director to consult the City Attorney regarding establishing a district and reviewing bylaws.

The meeting agenda included a Sherburn Economic Development Authority (CEDA) Update, discussion and quotes regarding tree removal associated with a Townhome Purchase Agreement, and a discussion concerning delinquent tax properties. Unfinished business items carried over for discussion included the property sale at 26 N. Main St., the Elementary School Project, transfer of the TLR Committee item to the Board, the property at 210 N. Osborne Street, delinquent tax properties generally, and the property sale at 118 N. Main St.

The meeting included a review of what CEDA can offer the community, leading to a discussion on updating the EDA Priority Plan to focus on incentive packages. The board also addressed quotes for tree removal associated with a townhome purchase agreement. A significant portion of the meeting involved a discussion regarding delinquent tax properties, specifically 302 S Main Street and 112 S Manyaska Street, with a consensus to potentially develop a house on one, pending pricing for a prefabricated home. Unfinished business included updates on the 26 N. Main St. property sale, the Elementary School Project, the TLR Committee action item, and the recommendation to list the 210 N. Osborne Street House on Zillow due to a lack of interested applicants.

The meeting commenced with a Public Hearing concerning the financial status of the Municipal Liquor Store (Red Carpet), where discussions focused on recent operational improvements despite ongoing struggles with the new point of sale system, and the necessity for the store to cease losing money. The agenda was approved with two additions: a resolution accepting the Mayor's resignation and a closed session for legal matters. Key actions included accepting the Sherburn Cemetery Association proposal for record-keeping at City Hall, approving a transfer from the General Fund to the 4M Fire Department Equipment Fund (Township), and finally approving Resolution 2025-24, which formalized the 2026 Budget and Levy following several mandated adjustments, such as COLA decreases. Resolution 2025-25, approving the Mayor's resignation, was also passed. The Police Chief provided an update on the 'Shop with a Cop' event success, and the Clerk reported on ongoing work regarding a Monitoring Well Grant, a USDA truck closing, Sales Tax Amendment efforts, and optimizing printer lease contracts.