The Crookston City Council met Monday night in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss a series of resolutions and hear from Crookston Housing Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) board members. The meeting lasted roughly one hour and featured a few consent items and a variety of items on the regular agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda included approving minutes from the June 14 meeting and a couple of resolutions. The first resolution was called to approve City of Crookston bills and disbursements in the amount of $393,390.81. The other resolution was called to accept a bid and award a contract for the 2021 Federal Funded Street Improvements. Both resolutions were passed by the board members.
REGULAR AGENDA
The regular agenda started with a revised resolution to approve a rental rehabilitation loan program deferred loan repayment agreement and mortgage for Noelle Nelson. It passed unanimously.
There was also a resolution for Noelle Nelson to approve a commercial rehabilitation loan program deferred loan repayment agreement and mortgage. It also passed unanimously.
Next up was a resolution to approve an Intermediary relending program (IRP) loan repayment agreement and mortgage with TJC, INC. The motion was made, and once again, this resolution was passed.
Other items included a few more resolutions included one on a public hearing called for the Wellhead Protection Plan and a resolution to approve the school resource officer service agreement between the Crookston School District and the City of Crookston. “It’s such a good deal for both the district and the city. It’s good to have a police officer that the students can get to know and can go to when they need some help,” said Crookston police chief Paul Biermaier. “At the same time, it’s good for us because it allows us to keep our patrol officers on the street.”
The last resolution was to approve a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Corridor Study Consultant to receive recommendations for the City’s Corridor. City Administrator Amy Finch discussed what the study would look like and the costs. “The first step is getting the RFP out and getting a consultant, and we have received three bids for it,” said Finch. “SRF, which was selected tonight, came in as the high bid; however, MnDOT encouraged us to look at the experience, and with their experience, we will be able to address some unique aspects of our corridor.”
The study will be done on the main part of downtown and will feature looking at sidewalks, three-lane roads, stop lights, and stop signs, along with corners and how the sidewalks connect to the road. It will be an overview of the entirety of the area.
CHEDA DISCUSSION
Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) board members were given a total of 30 minutes to say whatever they would like before the City Council called a public hearing for July 12 to discuss how to move forward.
CHEDA President Kurt Heldstab took the time to discuss what CHEDA’s plans are moving forward now that they’re aware of City Council’s options. “I got to get a board meeting together so that we can discuss some options and get approval from our board so that I can bring something back to City Council for them to look at,” said Heldstab. The CHEDA board meeting will take place sometime early next week, which will allow Heldstab to present City Council with whatever conclusion they reach.
Finch says she wasn’t sure what to expect during CHEDA’s 30 minutes to speak but believes it could change the board’s opinion on the day of the public hearing. “I wasn’t sure what to expect; we tried to leave it open and flexible enough so that they each could speak if they like,” said Finch. “It sounds like they have a date early next week to discuss potential options which will allow them time to present something to City Council before the public hearing takes place.”
The public hearing for CHEDA is now set for July 12, and the next steps will be taken at that meeting. Pictures from the meeting and the full video are down below.
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