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Council approves concrete floor for public works building; funding from AMPI/AMI surcharge draws one dissent
Summary
Paynesville council approved concreting the heated portion of a city‑owned public works building to store vehicles and equipment, with funds coming from the AMPI/AMI excess surcharge; the motion passed 4–1 and the contract amount was not legible in the transcript.
Paynesville City Council voted 4–1 to authorize concreting the heated section of a city‑owned public works building on Garfield Avenue to provide secure indoor storage for police department equipment and forfeited vehicles.
Council discussed alternatives and site constraints: staff said the airport hangar the police currently rent costs about $1,500 per year and the city‑owned building lacks a concrete floor and suitable egress in other storage locations. Staff and supporters argued indoor storage protects vehicle value, prevents weather and rodent damage, and saves recurring rent. A council member summarized that, with law‑enforcement experience, vehicles left outdoors lose value more quickly.
Funding and vote: Council moved to use funds from the AMPI/AMI excess surcharge line to pay for the work and to hire Voss Concrete and Masonry to place a concrete floor in the heated portion of the building. The transcript records a motion to approve the installation and notes the motion "does carry. 4 to one." The contract dollar amount is not fully legible in the transcript; the meeting transcript shows a truncated figure and does not provide a complete contract total.
Supporters said the project will improve storage conditions and reduce the police department's rent; one council member opposed using the surcharge funds for this purpose and voted against the motion. The council directed staff to proceed with contract execution and scheduling once the documents are finalized.
What happens next: Administration and public works staff will finalize the contract with Voss Concrete and Masonry and schedule the work; the council has scheduled a special meeting for March 4 to review budget items and surcharge spending decisions.
