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2. 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Ordinance Amending and Updating the City’s Fee Schedule and Assessment Policy. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda A. Accept Donations for the Sauk Rapids Police Canine Program B. Approve by Resolution the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension C. Authorize SEH to Prepare Plans and Speci cations for the Rehabilitation of Lift Station #9 at 13th Street South D. Approve SCADA System Improvements E. Approve Sending Police Department Criminal Investigator to Homicide Investigation Training F. Approve SEH’s 2022 Hourly Rate Schedule G. Approve 2021 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses H. Approve Personnel Policy Updates I. Approve Attendance to the 2022 Annual Institute for Building Of cials J. Approve Resolution Amending Planned Unit Developw ment for Cummings Care Center K. Approve G&J Awning Lease Agreement L. Approve the Sale of the Fire Department’s Unit 5 M. Approve Adoption of Title VI Plan and Direct Staff to Publish Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve consent agenda item 9A-9M. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. Economic Development Authority Versus Housing and Redevelopment Authority Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to set public hearings for January 10, 2022 to consider the creation of a new Economic Development Authority, to consider the dissolution of the HRA and to transfer all powers, assets, and obligations of the HRA to the new EDA. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Other Staff Items A. Utilities Department Update—Craig Nelson pro-v vided an update on the Utilities Department. Nelson said that 2021 has been a very busy year for his department. He noted the staff that make up the Utilities Department and what a crucial role they all plan in keeping everything running smoothly. Nelson said that 36 million more gallons of water was pumped this year for a total of 451 millionw as of the end of November. He also talked about the water demand study that SEH is conducting to determine if and where more wells are needed. B. Mayhew Creek Park Concept Plan Ross Olson presented the Mayhew Creek Park Concept Plan, which has been worked on very closely with the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District and the Public Works Subcommittee of the City Council. Olson noted that there would be a lot of infrastructure needed to make this happen. He talked about possibly getting funding from the Legislature for the infrastructure needs. Olson said that this would be a community-based project, so there are a lot of steps to make this vision a reality. C. December 26th Liquor Store Closure The Council agreed by consensus to close Sauk Rapids Liquor Store on December 26th. j 12. Other Council Items and Communications A. 14th Annual Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day— Councilperson Sauer noted that this Saturday, December 18th is the Sauk Rapids Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day. He encouraged everyone to attend this familyfriendly event. B. Promotional Video and Highlight Reels-Ross Olson stated that the city produced a promotional video prior to the pandemic, which was well received by the community. Olson said that the intent was to always update this video to include additional community events and to provide a more year-round snapshot. He noted that the updated video and some additional shorter highlight reels is now done. C. New Planning Commission Member-Mayor Hunstiger noted that Ashley Bukowski who was here earlier tonight to present a check for the Police K-9 is also the newest member of the Sauk Rapids Planning Commission. He said that in addition to being appointed to the Planning Commission, Ashley Bukowski also serves as the City’s Prosecuting Attorney. 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. w Respectfully Submitted,W Dana Furman, City Clerk R-2-1Bw
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Where to look when evaluating dairy facilities With the howling winds, enthusiasor different facility. tic snowfall and bone-rattling cold from Next on our evaluation checklist is these past several weeks, many livestock seeing if the facility provides a clean and producers are evaluating their facilicomfortable resting area, with free access ties. All producers strive for the optimal to feed and water as well as proper venenvironment, but many of us adapt our tilation. While visiting producers in my facilities to meet our needs, picking and counties, I know we have quite a few bank choosing our battles. I will share some and two-story barns. These styles can make key areas to evaluate in your dairy cattle UNIVERSITY OF it difficult or impossible to deliver feed in a barn to determine if your facilities are MN EXTENSION total mixed ration wagon, which eases feed providing the best environment for your delivery with herd expansion. This feature DANA ADAMS top producers. of older barns limits access, adding labor Naturally, before moving on to new facilities and complicating animal access to feed and water. with all the bells and whistles, it is best to evaluate These styles are not typically easy renovations, but current facilities. We should first ensure the barn adjustments can be made (usually limited by the is structurally sound. I have seen many barns in second-story floor joist system). These are not easy central Minnesota that are solid as a rock, made to decisions, and all steps should be made after constand the test of time. These same barns may sufsulting with your farm team. fer damage from continually high moisture levels, This article’s intention is to guide you and your poor ventilation or the perpetually leaky roof. This farm team’s eye upon evaluation of your existing could easily contribute to the deterioration of wood facilities. Hopefully this will guide the discussion structural components and iron-based fasteners, determining what is working well and what needs key components in the structure of your building. more discussion. Insects, such as termites, can also cause significant Information for the above article was found damage throughout the facility. These kinds of at the University of Minnesota Extension website, relatively minor repairs do not necessarily warrant a https://z.umn.edu/dairycattlefacilities. new building but do deserve repair and a fix-it date Residents of Stearns, Benton and Morrison on the schedule soon. If damage is severe, it may not counties can direct questions to either my email be worth renovating. I encourage producers to work adam1744@umn.edu or call my desk phone at 320with your team to evaluate, plan and save for a new 255-6169, ext. 3.
Farm bureau sets 2022 legislative priorities EAGAN – The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation board of directors set its 2022 legislative session priority issues in late 2021. The issues are established in Farm Bureau policy set by the membership and are based on current events impacting rural Minnesota as well as opportunities in the current legislative environment. The six areas include: – Supply chain: Address food and agriculture
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