Cook public meetings in 2021
3 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12/16/2021
The Cook City Council held a Truth in Taxation hearing and finalized the 2022 budget and tax levy. The council approved a general fund budget with operating revenues of $581,743 and operating expenses of $591,079, plus an airport deficit of $12,885. The final levy was set at $467,510, a 5% increase over the current levy of $445,248, reduced from an initially presented 8% increase. Residents questioned the increase and were told it reflects inflation and followed extensive budget study sessions.
- Approved 2022 general fund budget with $581,743 revenues and $591,079 expenses
- Set 2022 tax levy at $467,510, a 5% increase over current levy
- Reduced proposed levy increase from 8% to 5%
12/16/2021
The Cook City Council approved the 2022 levy and budget as presented at the Truth in Taxation Hearing, along with several other actions including approving an audit proposal, appointing Mayor Johnston to the HRA Board, and accepting the 2021 weed report. The meeting also included discussion of a potential dog park and updates on airport projects.
- Approved Resolution No. 211216B adopting the 2022 Levy and Budget
- Approved 2021 Audit proposal from Walker, Giroux & Hahne for $24,750
- Appointed Mayor Harold Johnston to the Cook HRA Board (3-0, Mayor abstained)
- Approved 2022 committed fund designation of $5,000 for CW Tech security upgrades
- Approved two airport payment requests: Lenci Pay #2 ($106,989) and S.E.H. SRE Building Invoice ($12,520)
- Approved 2022 Council meeting date changes for March 17, November 17, and December 15
- Accepted the 2021 Weed Report
- Approved Consent Agenda including November 2021 donations designation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
05/27/2021
The Cook City Council repealed the current blight ordinance and began the process to create a new one with stronger enforcement. They also approved grant applications for street and wastewater improvements, sold the old ambulance, promoted staff, and purchased property. Several other routine items were approved, including consent agenda and various resolutions.
- Repealed current blight ordinance and started process to create new one (motion carried)
- Approved applying for grant funding for N River Street and Wastewater Pond improvements (motion carried)
- Approved paying St. Louis County invoices for River Street Bridge ($10,000) and Deck Cleaning/Sealing ($4,332) after work completed (motion carried)
- Approved transferring $35,000 in unused FAA entitlement funds to Red Wing Municipal Airport (motion carried)
- Approved Resolution 210527B authorizing CRRSA Act funding agreement for airport (motion carried)
- Sold 2011 Ford ambulance to Roger Esterby for $5,100 (motion carried)
- Approved promoting Dawn Kehoe to Utility Billing/Administrative Clerk at $17.70/hr and hiring Jean Seinola as part-time Administrative Assistant at $14.40/hr (motion carried)
- Approved promoting Jessica Clovis to full-time Lead Clerk at $13.04/hr effective June 1, 2021 (motion carried)