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City Council Minutes Page 6 <br /> September 4,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Energy City—Councilmember Olsen missed the meeting on August 15. Topics <br /> included funding for the solar picnic table. They also discussed options for funding <br /> related to recycled materials. The Commission talked about the GRE resource <br /> recovery and how to engage legislators. <br /> Heritage Preservation—Councilmember Wagner said the next meeting of the <br /> Heritage Preservation Commission is October 13. There are currently three <br /> members. <br /> Library—Councilmember Ovall gave an update on the Library board. The new <br /> tables have been installed. Mayor Dietz added he had some concerns about <br /> landscaping at the library that the city Parks and Streets department were able to <br /> address. <br /> Parks and Recreation—Councilmember Olsen updated the council that there was <br /> no meeting on August 15, 2018. <br /> Planning—Councilmember Wagner missed the meeting of the Planning <br /> Commission. Items on their August 28, 2018, agenda will be coming to the Council <br /> at their next meeting. <br /> Utilities—Councilmember Westgaard briefed the Council on the August 14, 2018, <br /> meeting of the Utilities Commission. There was a presentation on the new solar <br /> picnic table and discussion on if the Utilities Commission would consider funding a <br /> portion of the installation costs. Energy Management is phasing out dual fuel and <br /> specialty rates as of 2023. They reviewed financial reports. <br /> Mayor Dietz said the city will be switching power providers from Great River to <br /> Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (NIMUA) effective October 1, 2018. He <br /> has been assured that customers will not notice any disruption in service. <br /> Other Arena Commission - Councilmember Westgaard mentioned the Arena <br /> Commission has met. The Arena is generating less revenue than expected. The <br /> Commission was provided an update on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) and <br /> discussed establishing a sinking fund to fund future capital improvements. <br /> Mayor Dietz mentioned a Letter to the Editor published in a recent Star News <br /> newspaper regarding the LOST. <br /> Mr. Portner agreed that now the senior facility question had been addressed,they <br /> have all of the information to proceed with communication strategies. <br /> Councilmember Olsen said it was difficult to find information on the LOST. <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated there would be a dedicated microsite addressing the <br /> question and providing information. <br /> UREJ <br />