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Why it matters: The change order expands design work for rooftop solar panels and a ground-mounted array, a step toward incorporating renewable energy into a city facility.

Sean Lewis of Carl Sanderson provided the update on the Virginia Public Safety Center project and recommended approval of change order No. 27 to complete the solar-array design. The change order covers panels on the roof and a solar array in the yard. The motion to approve the change order — moved and supported during committee reports — carried by voice vote.

Ending: Staff will proceed with the additional design work under change order No. 27; councillors did not record further conditions or amendments in the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Virginia City Council | Feb 11th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved change order No. 27 to complete the solar-array design for the Virginia Public Safety Center at a cost of $15,720.93, covering roof panels and an exterior array.","taxTitle","Virginia City, St. Louis County, Minnesota","taxId",71108,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6333649,"City staff orders appraisal for clinic property; appraisal expected in 3–4 weeks",23,317000,340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2302177-0b65a074b4f9e9953facd6a0fa8f4555&start=317&end=340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2302177-0b65a074b4f9e9953facd6a0fa8f4555/thumbnail_317000.jpg","/articles/6333649/Virginia-City/St-Louis-County/Minnesota/City-staff-orders-appraisal-for-clinic-property-appraisal-expected-in-34-weeks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333649-82cd335bf0112df8c907370ea595fcb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162083&Signature=m9yNEHqZY2mNZcqm7fkj2o34oaRh4oWvRbMtx7acXz7jHPbaIIPicLeUJfUel7X8x4SNb92tJiD2ASsO764YYGMCEHnnPmGBfTqNXRoPmyWypMl6VLgUkdI7VGJf0m4N9iSuyNuhiFSS7yBzsK1qibmZz9Olt0sRI9VTGr1qYW2a2oajK21KSId67AUsQPxNWSrrvP1n7XZpzo00YsfN4a27q1iGOKHg6NUXIk7U8M1U1LETUWVWuzM7nMzLfBHfHazY7dkOxGz2IJZwiZaLAc95U0KpC94iTjf0hHWqMYvyKXh3tyX3JgTxbYRQ-uJsinzCZlJ6NZ-lNWDX1MtdpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Virginia City Council on Feb. 11 that an appraiser has been retained to produce an appraisal for the clinic property; staff said the appraiser would begin work immediately and expected to return a report in approximately three to four weeks.

Why it matters: An appraisal is a formal step in real-estate negotiations and informs the council’s decisions on lease terms or sale proposals.

City staff (Britt) reported that she had spoken with the appraiser, who will begin the appraisal process \"as we are directed\" and expects to deliver results within three to four weeks. Councillors asked whether there was an estimated cost; staff indicated the appraisal cost was about $5,000 and that it was within the city's purchasing limit. Staff also said they would send the appraiser the original construction and floor plans.

Ending: The council did not take further action on the clinic lease at the meeting; staff will return with the appraisal once completed.","City staff said an appraiser will begin work on an appraisal for the clinic property; the appraiser estimated completion in three to four weeks and the cost was estimated at about $5,000.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6333654,"Council declines immediate purchase of F-550; directs department to identify funding and table other equipment purchases until committee review",340,1140000,1480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2302177-0b65a074b4f9e9953facd6a0fa8f4555&start=1140&end=1480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2302177-0b65a074b4f9e9953facd6a0fa8f4555/thumbnail_1140000.jpg","/articles/6333654/Virginia-City/St-Louis-County/Minnesota/Council-declines-immediate-purchase-of-F-550-directs-department-to-identify-funding-and-table-other-equipment-purchases-until-committee-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333654-26656e4bdcdeacf23d8e7b4cd6664ce5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162083&Signature=ZbTOqKbPArTpCZzaJQrieCpNP17skGXd1zEloAxqnPESKTTtzD6gnJZuLNtrJCCKGjNnf9B-9RnICA1W-EbqknukFdkhmdkVD8hWuKHuLnds5ODT6O9yvZN80Cb3eVUlq7B2HfvgYcUgwmnGgMXXN7acDSyXbthzjJFLd4023dDUTrv1F1ahjkvO3yKY~zb70lAPN6-GrxfMCgUfsSsPklbhQ8iJo9sXwTOsrS-0B-0m8cCYITPQ9jE-CwaIW0cLRIInizPHyv1V~KF9InzxgJ-lcte5mlVZncnxbgtgpikQuNEqbqp5mfHUOCRJaWL27h7Z47KT68oSxbqP7ZTCgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A motion to authorize the purchase of a 2008 Ford F-550 from Virginia Public Utilities for $20,000 failed at the Feb. 11 Virginia City Council meeting for lack of the required five affirmative votes. Councilors expressed concern about whether the purchase was necessary and whether internal sharing of equipment had been fully explored.

Why it matters: Public-works equipment purchases and leases carry capital costs and affect departmental budgets; the council sought clear budget authority before approving the purchase.

Public Works Director Mr. Dimras requested authorization to buy the surplus 2008 Ford F-550. Councilors asked whether comparable prices were checked and whether cooperative arrangements to share equipment across departments had been considered. The vehicle is a bucket truck (specialized equipment); the utilities department had declared it surplus. When put to roll call, the vote did not reach the threshold to spend city funds; the mayor and one or more councilors were absent, and the motion failed. The transcript records named votes during roll call for the item: Councillor Motley — yes; Councillor Paulson — aye; Councillor Jandich — aye; Councillor Bach Schneider — no; the motion was recorded as failing.

After the failed vote, the council approved a motion (moved by Councillor Bach Schneider, supported by Councillor Friedlieb) directing the department head to make a recommendation showing specifically where the $20,000 would come from within his department's budget and to bring that recommendation back to the Committee of the Whole.

Separately, the council also directed staff to move discussion of a potential lease for a 2024 grader to the next Committee of the Whole meeting, asking the department head to provide details about which grader(s) the city already owns and the source of funds for any new lease.

Ending: The council did not authorize the immediate vehicle purchase; staff were directed to return with explicit budget offsets and additional equipment inventory and leasing detail for Committee of the Whole consideration.","A move to buy a 2008 Ford F-550 for $20,000 failed for lack of the required affirmative votes. The council then directed the public-works department head to identify line-item savings and return recommendations at the Committee of the Whole; discussion about leasing a 2024 grader was also sent to committee.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6333659,"Council directs staff to study garbage-rate options and can-replacement pilot",333,667000,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2302177-0b65a074b4f9e9953facd6a0fa8f4555&start=667&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2302177-0b65a074b4f9e9953facd6a0fa8f4555/thumbnail_667000.jpg","/articles/6333659/Virginia-City/St-Louis-County/Minnesota/Council-directs-staff-to-study-garbage-rate-options-and-can-replacement-pilot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333659-ee74cf3deec669856b6b813405d3d8ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162083&Signature=N1Va4hZi2VEc05bQpUQ~Dn1iAOc8ab8ppfABZxBEWh~W1WR-oz1BxZserYfl7EOlM6296TvEiMKJgro1wrvPpB5DilyNvtBbN2joyftpdWiExYVBCEsmgu8FLLS4aROmQbPej-~NetKqQH9J76TH2irU5y2GYggjWQ1MDo2RwzTOjq2iTqlU8wQzytHvcX~y-ngF4uRuKbGRbakz50-IXnoqk9aeS-TYaCrXWhpRGSpl173k54TU8wzf7qrKEg~n~LDaah0FZC1d6XKFuRRPqOqZWa4vqW5JGOS5v8GWcDaWWAGDzxeI4UzIpHBb8ZX24t7UxqmNBKbLZeCnf~HBbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Virginia City Council on Feb. 11 directed staff to provide more detailed information about proposed changes to solid waste fees and to analyze options for replacing individual residential garbage cans as part of a potential pilot program.

Why it matters: Solid-waste rates affect household budgets and business customers; the council sought comparable data to evaluate rate structures and equipment capital costs before adopting a rate increase.

Council discussion followed a review of proposed increases to garbage rates. Members asked staff to evaluate the financial trade-offs of replacing individual residential cans versus deploying 300-gallon carts and requested a pilot program cost estimate. Councillor Friedlieb emphasized the need to collect baseline and endline data for any pilot so the city can compare outcomes. Councillor Motley noted that one interviewed hauler had offered to supply new cans at their expense during vendor interviews. Councillor Bach Schneider asked that the interview committee's recommendation and proposed rate impacts for residents versus businesses be included in the next Committee of the Whole discussion. The finance director and staff confirmed that city financials for the garbage fund could be provided to inform the discussion.

Council action: The motion to request staff provide information on garbage-can replacement options and pilot costs was moved by Councillor Biondich, supported, and carried. The council also moved and supported a separate direction that staff facilitate a review comparing proposals received during the solid-waste vendor interview process and estimate incremental resident costs versus a one-time fee.

Ending: Staff will bring the requested financials and comparative vendor information to the Committee of the Whole for follow-up discussion; council members suggested including the interview committee’s recommendation and the garbage fund financials in that package.

Directives and next steps: compile garbage fund financials, vendor proposals, proposed capital costs, and a pilot-data collection plan and present at the next Committee of the Whole meeting.","After discussion of proposed garbage-rate increases, the council asked staff to provide detailed cost comparisons for can replacement options and to bring vendor proposals to committee for further analysis.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6333664,"Council approves multiple ordinance readings, bids and appointments; travel request cleared",1350,255000,1605000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2302177-0b65a074b4f9e9953facd6a0fa8f4555&start=255&end=1605","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2302177-0b65a074b4f9e9953facd6a0fa8f4555/thumbnail_255000.jpg","/articles/6333664/Virginia-City/St-Louis-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-multiple-ordinance-readings-bids-and-appointments-travel-request-cleared","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333664-f633590f95c08e5147f1abfac10f4000/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162083&Signature=CQdmrY--c3oyGD-lhPsq5JaDhHdKzp1gwjgnUZ7sjCQC3Ueq0BBMEzs~wuD-3SfKzII8uXaRwJQ7Akr3xGv~7-y2SC3CBAPK~IQIesqRbUE1t9f1NXB5n2v54nMlqlmSo1PFzEVYUdNbeCq5YjW1~zD-6s-SWNdrUIjbXy1pmrmJVH8Lrq6PGSvjbnURYli76t3n4pEm0KABmLi7ar-4mYgpn0j6K-MTzA0abzyflRUzWohjL6SfpQSKex4aK6PuBf8PupatSLqQJ3V-72ZF-4wXZ1IXA8e7pcvoMwHnetLO5zEwZotu-goZMj-jFIgypXxF1KeY-raRo9ccriXs9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Virginia City Council on Feb. 11 approved a slate of routine and substantive measures, including first and second readings of several city code changes, authorization to advertise for public-works bids, appointment of a board member and a mayoral travel request.

The council voted to approve a travel request for Mayor Larry Cuffee Jr. to attend the City Day on the Hill event in St. Paul, Minn., March 5–6, 2025, at a cost of $867.94. The consent agenda, which included approval and correction of Jan. 28, 2025, minutes and Finance Resolution No. 25-003 (schedule of bills), was moved and carried on a single motion.

Why it matters: The measures advance multiple operational and regulatory items that affect city administration (code updates), capital project procurement, and external representation by the mayor.

Among the ordinance and code actions, the council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending city code Chapter 11, Section 12 (floodplain). The council approved second readings of amendments to Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (rules and regulations relating to refuse collection and disposal); Chapter 6, Section 6.35 (garbage and refuse haulers); and Chapter 10, Section 10.01 (storage, deposit and disposal of refuse). All of those readings were moved, supported and carried by voice vote.

The council also approved resolutions to advertise for bids: plans and specifications for the 2023 street improvement project (described in packet materials) and the 2025 pavement rehabilitation project.

Other procedural and administrative approvals included authorizing the Virginia Police Department to participate in the Polar Plunge on March 15, 2025; approval of a draft request for proposals for bridal control services; and appointment of Michael Cipione to the Bridal Board.

Ending: Several of these actions were routine second readings and administrative authorizations; items requiring additional staff work were directed to return with more detail at future committee meetings.

Votes at a glance: Travel request for Mayor Larry Cuffee Jr. — approved (consent agenda). First reading: Ordinance, Chapter 11 Section 12 (Floodplain) — approved. Second reading: Chapter 3 Section 3.2 (Refuse collection/disposal) — approved. Second reading: Chapter 10 Section 10.01 (Storage/deposit/disposal of refuse) — approved. Second reading: Chapter 6 Section 6.35 (Garbage and refuse haulers) — approved. Resolution: Advertise for bids, 2023 street improvement project — approved. Resolution: Advertise for bids, 2025 pavement rehab project — approved. Polar Plunge participation (Virginia Police Department) — approved. Draft RFP for bridal control services — approved. Appointment: Michael Cipione to Bridal Board — approved.","The Virginia City Council approved ordinance readings on floodplain and refuse rules, authorized bid advertising for street projects, approved appointments and several administrative items, and approved a travel request for the mayor.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves $15,720.93 change order to design solar array at public safety center

City staff orders appraisal for clinic property; appraisal expected in 3–4 weeks

Council declines immediate purchase of F-550; directs department to identify funding and table other equipment purchases until committee review

Council directs staff to study garbage-rate options and can-replacement pilot

Council approves multiple ordinance readings, bids and appointments; travel request cleared