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06.a2 Draft minutes 03-05-2025 Work Session March 5, 2025 A work session meeting of the Scandia City Council was held on the above date. The meeting was conducted in the Council Chambers at the Scandia Community Center and over an electronic platform. All participants who joined the meeting remotely could hear each other and contribute to discussions. Mayor Steve Kronmiller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The following were present: Council members Jerry Cusick, Jim Gribble, Kirsten Libby and Mayor Steve Kronmiller. Mike Lubke participated on Zoom. Staff present: City Clerk Brenda Eklund and Public Works Director Charles Fischer. Engineer Isiah Bubany was present on Zoom. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Kronmiller added a discussion on next steps for the EDA, following Agenda Item #3. Libby, seconded by Gribble, moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 4-0. SOIL BORING QUOTES FOR SCANDIA HERITAGE ALLIANCE BOARDWALK AND TRAIL PROJECT Engineer Bubany presented soil boring quotes for construction of the wetland boardwalk, contingent on the ice thickness to conduct the borings. This trail will be part of the Scandia Heritage Alliance Project on the site of the south ballfield. Due to the immediate need for soil results to assist in the design of the trail before conditions allow for equipment within the wetland, Bubany explained that Braun Intertec offered a secondary option of one 50’ boring at the edge of the wetland and additional probes within the wetland to evaluate the depth of the soft organic soils. Bubany recommended that the Council award Option #2 to Braun Intertec in the amount of $17,760.00 Mayor Kronmiller explained that Scandia Heritage Alliance has a grant to build the wetland trail. In order to get the award, the city builds the trail, but it’s SHA grant money. Council member Gribble asked about the design, will it be a floating boardwalk? Engineer Bubany said the design is not final, but he understands that it will be elevated all the way through the wetland area. Bubany said the trail is still in the design phase, and not being done with Bolton & Menk; they are only assisting with the soil reports. Council member Gribble said there may be other options besides footings, and he will reach out to the DNR about any concerns with the boardwalk and explore options for a floating boardwalk. Council member Lubke said this is a good idea to potentially save on costs. Libby, seconded by Cusick, moved to proceed with the awarding Option #2 to Braun Intertec in the amount of $17,760.00, Motion carried 4-0. Scandia City Council Work Session March 5, 2025 Page 2 of 2 INTERVIEW APPLICANTS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD AND DISCUSSION At the February 5, 2025 EDA meeting, the Council discussed re-establishing an EDA Board separate from the Council, and directed staff to advertise for candidates to serve on an EDA Board to see if there is an interest in the community. Nine applications were received by the February 28, 2025 deadline. The following were interviewed by the Council with a prepared set of questions: a) Jaimin MacKenzie Brown b) David Wilske c) Jacqueline Chaves d) Patrick Doyle e) Carolyn Smith f) Patricia Lange – interviewed with Kronmiller/Lubke on March 4, 2025 Three of the candidates did not appear for their interviews. Mayor Kronmiller described the steps going forward. Council member Libby said there are definitely enough qualified candidates to have a stand-alone EDA. The Council discussed the size of the Board and reasoned that 5 members is a sufficient number, with a member of the Council acting as a liaison in a non-voting position. Gribble, seconded by Cusick, moved to amend the EDA by-laws to reflect a 5-member EDA Board of community members, and one Council liaison. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Kronmiller directed staff to adjust the EDA bylaws to reflect this makeup. The Council will meet as the EDA before the March 18, 2025 City Council meeting to review and recommend adoption of the amended bylaws. At their regular meeting, the Council will approve the bylaws and make appointments to the EDA on March 18th. ADJOURNMENT Libby, seconded by Cusick, moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Eklund City Clerk