12-07-2021 City Council Meeting Minutes

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City Council Minutes December 7, 2021 Page 2 of 8 5. Presentations 5.1. WAC/SAC Waiver Proposal Mark Jurchen presented the staff report to the Council on behalf of the Economic Development Commission and Workforce Housing Taskforce the SAC/WAC fee waiver program. Council Member Ronning asked Mr. Jurchen to explain item #5 on the agreement. Council Member Pederson inquired about the home cost of$200,000. Discussion ensued regarding item numbers four and five of the agreement, the minimum market value, infill area, and agreement. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE SAC/WAC FEE WAIVER PROGRAM. COUNCIL MEMBER CLEMENT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2. SAC &WAC Fees—Jack Schmidt Mr. Schmidt inquired about if there were WAC/SAC fees were used on the Rasmussen Road Project. Ms. Duus stated that there were no WAC/SAC fees were used for that project. Mr. Schmidt voices his concerns regarding paying a SAC fee at his property and that the City is charging citizens for sewer charges in the summer even if the water does not go into the sewer. The Council stated that Mr. Schmidt and all citizens have an option to purchase a deduct meter to allow for less sewer charges. 5.3. 2022 BLAEDC Agreement Tyler Glynn, BLAEDC's Executive Director, presented the agreement to the Council. Mr. Glynn stated there is a complete profile of Pequot Lakes on the BLAEDC website including the industrial park, and Heart of the Good Life Development. Mr. Glynn stated he works as the City's liaison to the County and to Crow Wing County HRA. Mr. Glynn gave an overview of what BLAEDC does with the funds and for the City. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 2022 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BLAEDC IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,600. COUNCIL MEMBER RONNING SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Statutory Limit Waiver