03:07In an examination of the liquor license for the Mung House restaurant and banquet hall, the council revisited previous issues related to underage drinking. A council member raised the topic to ensure that those concerns had been adequately addressed, which they were assured had been resolved. The council then moved forward to approve the new on-sale and Sunday liquor license, concluding that all necessary legal requirements were met and no recent incidents had been reported.

04:30Premier Bank’s substantial donation of $10,000 to the food shelf was another key focus of the meeting. This contribution will be formally presented with a check at an upcoming event. The city plans to feature this donation in its newsletter, further acknowledging the bank’s efforts to aid local residents.

The city’s electric department has been busy with several infrastructure projects, including the Delaware and 17th project and preparations for a loop feed installation near a Target store. The department also announced plans to upgrade equipment and conduct further work on Gerald Avenue.

Public works reported progress on the student build house project, with developments in flooring and landscaping. Collaboration with St. Paul College is set to continue. The city is also considering rezoning a lot, a matter that will be addressed by the planning commission.

The fire department provided updates on rental inspections for single-family homes and ongoing code compliance efforts. Additionally, the department has been working on a fire rescue plan, conducting training sessions at a local lake, and finalizing access control upgrades for city hall.

Human resources are advancing with plans for new payroll and HR software, having narrowed down candidates for the system upgrade. This initiative aims to improve administrative efficiency, particularly for the city’s HR personnel.