Afton public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The City Council held a public hearing and approved the 2022 budget and tax levies. The body also decided on several infrastructure updates, including new speed limits and city office server replacements.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-71 (2022 Budget) and Resolution 2021-72 (2022 Tax Levies)
- Authorized $21,000 for replacement of city office servers and back-up system
- Approved $11,500 for a downtown street lights dimming system
- Established 20 MPH speed limit on Putnam Boulevard and varying limits (35-45 MPH) on 60th St
- Approved minor subdivision and lot line rearrangement at 14521 and 14539 Afton Blvd
Meeting
The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss maintenance and budgeting for city infrastructure. The body will review service agreements and costs related to storm sewers and flood pumps.
- Storm sewer cleaning timing, cost, and budget
- Flood pumps service agreement
- Pervious paver service
- PEEWEECOPS related costs and budget
- Town Square Park maintenance discussion
Meeting
The Planning Commission reviewed a minor subdivision application to rearrange property lines at 14521 and 14539 Afton Blvd. The change aims to ensure the existing driveway and parking area are fully contained within one parcel and meet side yard setbacks. The Commission voted to recommend approval of this request.
- Minor subdivision for lot line rearrangement at 14521 and 14539 Afton Blvd
Meeting
The City Council approved a new solid waste and recycling contract with Highland Sanitation. They also voted to provide $5,000 for the Afton-Lakeland School playground equipment upgrade.
- Approved Highland Sanitation contract for services from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026
- Approved $5,000.00 for Afton-Lakeland School playground equipment upgrade
- Approved Five Oaks Family Farm variance extension for 120 and 502 Stagecoach Trail
- Approved 2022 liquor license renewal for Afton House Inn
- Proposed a 4% engineering rate increase for 2022
Meeting
The City Council decided on several land-use matters, including a farm kitchen ordinance and a floodplain map revision. The body also updated the city fee schedule and designated Odell Ave as a restricted roadway.
- Approved Ordinance 08-2021 allowing farm kitchens as an accessory use to farms
- Approved payment of $26,675.65 to Gopher State Sealcoat Inc for the 2021 Crack Fill project
- Adopted Resolution 2021-66 updating the City's Fee Schedule
- Approved Resolution 2021-63 for a Rise Conditional Use permit at Afton Business Park
- Designated Odell Ave as a restricted roadway via Resolution 2021-67
Meeting
The Planning Commission reviewed a conditional use permit for a cooperative commercial warehousing facility and a residential variance. The body also began hearing a request to amend the zoning code to allow farm kitchens for value-added agricultural products.
- Recommended approval of a variance for a second-floor house addition at 4242 River Road
- Recommended approval of a conditional use permit for 12 buildings and 129 storage units at Afton Business Park lots 4 and 5
- Proposed zoning amendment to allow 'Farm Kitchen, Accessory' for value-added products at 13197 10th Street
Meeting
The City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed dog care facility at 14386 Hudson Road and potential uses for $340,000 in ARPA funds. Members also reviewed concerns from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding a proposed house at 3561 St. Croix Trail and its impact on the levee.
- Proposal for dog care facility at 14386 Hudson Road
- Potential uses for $340,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
- Army Corps of Engineers concerns regarding proposed house at 3561 St. Croix Trail
- Update on prosecution of zoning violations
- Legal advice on size and location regulations for private signs
Meeting
The City Council approved the proposed 2022 budget and tax levies, with a public hearing scheduled for December 21, 2021. The council also addressed infrastructure repairs and initiated a process to declare a developer in default regarding the Afton Creek Preserve.
- Approved proposed 2022 budget and tax levies (Resolutions 2021-59 and 2021-60)
- Approved $36,000 for Valley Creek Trail L8710 Bridge Project
- Approved $14,700 for Mt. Hope Road erosion/stormwater repairs
- Approved $3,500 for Coulee Ridge Road ditch and culvert repairs
- Approved after-the-fact variance for a parking pad at 3988 River Rd
Meeting
The Planning Commission held public hearings regarding two variance requests. One request for an after-the-fact parking variance was denied, while a request for residential setbacks was recommended for approval.
- Recommended approval of variance for a new house at 3561 St Croix Trail to allow a 27-foot rear yard setback and 38.5-foot setback from Kelles Creek
- Denied after-the-fact variance for two parking spaces at 3988 River Road
- Conditioned 3561 St Croix Trail approval on review by the Corps of Engineers regarding levee impact
Meeting
The City Council approved a variance and conditional use permit for a new commercial building at 3185 St. Croix Trail. The council also updated the Ag zone to allow farm wineries while denying a specific zoning code amendment. Additionally, the council approved the final payment for the 2021 Pavement Improvement Project.
- Approved Resolution 2021-52 and 2021-53 for a commercial building at 3185 St. Croix Trail
- Approved Ordinance 07-2021 adding 'Farm Winery' as an allowed use in the Ag zone
- Approved Resolution 2021-55 vacating a utility easement at 5918 Oakridge Trail
- Approved minor subdivision applications for 623 Neal Ave S and 14441 30th St
- Approved final payment for 2021 Pavement Improvement Project, which finished $127,000 under budget
Meeting
The Public Works Committee is meeting to review road maintenance and cemetery upkeep. The body will discuss specific pavement and crack sealing projects for 2021.
- 2021 Pavement Improvement Project
- Crack Sealing Project for 2021
- Mount Hope Cemetery Maintenance
Meeting
The City Council adopted a resolution to accept a bond bid from Old National Bank to fund an easement acquisition settlement. The council also discussed the solid waste RFP process and the allocation of American Rescue Plan funding.
- Adopted awarding resolution 2021-49 for Old National Bank bond bid at 1.05% with a $3,000 fee
- Determined solid waste RFP will only request pricing for weekly recycling collection
- Reported estimated American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding of $318,000
Meeting
The Afton City Council voted to deny a conditional use permit for an Impact Power Solutions solar project. The council also approved a variance for a property at 14040 Valley Creek Trail and adopted several new ordinances.
- Denied Impact Power Solutions Conditional Use Permit for a 4.8-acre solar project
- Approved Blasko variance application for 14040 Valley Creek Trail
- Approved $15,783.40 payment to OMG Midwest for 2021 Pavement Improvement Project
- Adopted Ordinance 04-2021 adding Cooperative Commercial Warehousing as an allowed use
- Adopted Ordinance 06-2021 requiring licensing for commercial tree service contractors
Meeting
The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 road work schedule and various maintenance items. Discussion topics include crack sealing, bridge and culvert projects, and drainage.
- 2021 road work schedule
- Crack sealing for 2021
- Bridge L8710 project
- Culvert C17 replacement
- River Road Drainage
Meeting
The Public Works Committee is meeting to review the 2021 Street Improvement Project. The body will also discuss a bridge and culvert spreadsheet.
- 2021 Street Improvement Project
- Bridge and Culvert Spreadsheet