Baltic public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
08 18 25 Planning Zoning Public Hearing on 528 Lovely Ave
The Baltic City Planning & Zoning Board approved a re-plat request for Tract 2B of Baltic Farmers Elevator Addition at 99 Morefield Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from September 24, 2024. Members were asked to compile lists of desired ordinance changes for a future meeting.
- Approved re-plat of Tract 2B of Baltic Farmers Elevator Addition for Brian McGreevy at 99 Morefield Ave.
- Approved September 24, 2024 minutes (motion by Sinding, second by Oien, all ayes).
- Discussed future meeting with SECOG to review ordinance changes; members to submit desired changes by Thanksgiving.
08 13 Regular City Council
The Baltic City Council will consider accepting pay requests and change orders for two ongoing infrastructure projects: the Water Main Looping Project and the Oak & Ash Utility Improvements. The council will also review plans and specifications for the Main Lift Station Improvements project and set a timeline for public bidding.
- Acceptance of Pay Request #3 for $120,044.85 for the Water Main Looping Project
- Acceptance of Change Order #1 for $62,627.16 for the Water Main Looping Project
- Acceptance of Pay Request #2 for $97,255.31 for the Oak & Ash Utility Improvements
- Council approval of plans and specifications for the Main Lift Station Improvements project
- Water main looping project affects traffic on 4th Street from Nidaros to Morefield Avenue
08 13 24 Planning Zoning Re Plat Request
The Baltic Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a re-plat request for Lots 54A, 56A, and 58A on Prairie Avenue. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Re-plat request for Lots 54A, 56A & 58A (Prairie Ave.)
07 09 REGULAR COUNCIL
The Baltic City Council will review ISG's engineer's report on ongoing utility projects. They will consider accepting Pay Request #2 for the Water Main Looping Project ($47,189.35) and Pay Request #1 for the Oak & Ash Utility Improvements ($74,877.67). The report also covers the Main Lift Station project, which is in the permitting phase, and two grant applications for future projects.
- Acceptance of Pay Request #2 for Water Main Looping Project: $47,189.35
- Acceptance of Pay Request #1 for Oak & Ash Utility Improvements: $74,877.67
- Water Main Looping Project: $500,963.55 contract with 605 Companies
- Oak & Ash Utility Improvements: $915,800.65 contract with Earthwork Enterprise
- Main Lift Station project in permitting phase; council approval anticipated Aug 13, 2024
06 26 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MTG
The Baltic Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for the property at 510 S. 6th Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 17, 2023 P&Z meeting.
- Public hearing on variance request for 510 S. 6th Street
- Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023 P&Z meeting
06 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
The Baltic City Council will review an engineer's report on several infrastructure projects. They will consider accepting Pay Request #1 for $99,620.80 for the Water Main Looping Project and Change Order #1 for $45,508.25 for the Oak & Ash Improvements. The council will also provide input on a sidewalk section for a Transportation Alternative Grant application. No action is needed on the Baltic Community Access Grant.
- Acceptance of Pay Request #1 for $99,620.80 for Water Main Looping Project
- Acceptance of Change Order #1 for $45,508.25 for Oak & Ash Improvements
- Input on sidewalk section for Transportation Alternative Grant application
- Water Main Looping Project: $500,963.55 contract with 605 Companies
- Oak & Ash Improvements: $915,800.65 contract with Earthwork Enterprise
4 16 24 City Council
The Baltic City Council will receive an engineer's report on several infrastructure projects. The water main looping project is set to begin June 24, with construction split into two phases and expected completion by October 15. The Oak & Ash improvements are scheduled to start in summer 2024, and the main lift station project is in the permitting phase. No formal council action is requested for these items.
- Water main looping project: construction starts June 24, 2024, completion by October 15, 2024
- Traffic impacts on 4th Street from Nidaros to Morefield and minor disturbances on 5th Street
- Oak & Ash improvements: affects residents on Ash Avenue, Oak Avenue, and 2nd Street
- Main lift station project: council approval of plans anticipated May 14, 2024
- Baltic Heights Park: LWCF grant application for ballfield or basketball/pickleball improvements, 50% match required
3 12 24 City Council
The Baltic City Council will consider awarding contracts for two construction projects: the Water Main Looping Project and the Oak & Ash Utility Improvements. Both projects are funded through SRF/ARPA loans and grants. The council will also consider adopting the Capital Improvement Plan and receive updates on the Main Lift Station project.
- Approve low bid of $500,963.55 from 605 Companies for Water Main Looping Project
- Approve low bid of $915,800.65 from Earthwork Enterprises for Oak & Ash Utility Improvements
- Adopt Capital Improvement Plan
- Main Lift Station project in permitting phase, construction expected summer/fall 2024
- Traffic impacts on 4th Street from Nidaros to Morefield and on 5th Street during water main project
POSTPONED to January 16 at 6pm 01 09 City Council
This meeting was postponed to January 16 at 6pm. The agenda includes an engineer's report on several infrastructure projects: water allocation analysis, water main looping, Oak & Ash improvements, main lift station upgrades, capital improvement planning, and Grant Park/Phillips Crossing development. No decisions are recorded; items are status updates and discussions.
- Water main looping project under DANR review, bid expected late winter/spring 2024
- Oak & Ash improvements in design review, bid expected March 2024
- Main lift station improvements: 90% plans complete, bid expected March 2024
- Draft Capital Improvement Plan presented for council comment
- Grant Park/Phillips Crossing development: city to accept dedicated portions after condition review
01 22 24 Council Public Hearing
The Baltic City Council will hear an engineer's status report on several infrastructure projects, including water main looping, Oak & Ash street improvements, and a new main lift station. The council will also review a draft capital improvement plan and discuss water allocation needs with MCWC.
- Water Main Looping Project under DANR review, bid expected late winter/early spring 2024
- Oak & Ash Improvements to be bid in March 2024, construction anticipated in 2024
- Main Lift Station Improvements: plans to be submitted to DANR in January 2024, bid in March 2024
- Draft Capital Improvement Plan presented for council comment, final adoption expected February 13th
- Grant Park/Phillips Crossing Development: city to ensure developer-dedicated portions are acceptable