Baltic public meetings in 2025

Meeting

The Baltic City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 322 to change the regular meeting day, and will review the finance year-end report and appropriations. The meeting also includes updates on public works, engineering projects (Oak & Ash, Main Lift Station, Transportation Alternative Grant), and an executive session for personnel, legal, and contract matters.

• Ordinance No. 322 – Meeting Day Change, Second Reading
• Finance Year End Review and Appropriations
• Oak & Ash Improvements engineering update
• Main Lift Station Improvements engineering update
• Transportation Alternative Grant engineering update

Meeting

The Baltic City Council approved the Purchase Agreement and Restrictive Use Agreement for 100 Lovely Ave, and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 322 to change council meetings to the second Monday of each month. The council also approved the amended claims payable. Several agenda items were deferred due to the absence of Public Works Supervisor Dusty Lau, and the year-end meeting is set for December 22, 2025.

• Approved amended Claims Payable (all ayes)
• Approved Purchase Agreement and Restrictive Use Agreement for 100 Lovely Ave (all ayes)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 322 to change meeting day to second Monday (all ayes)
• Set year-end meeting for December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Meeting

The Baltic City Council will hold a rescheduled meeting on December 12, 2025, to discuss and potentially decide on a restrictive use agreement and purchase agreement for the property at 100 Lovely Ave. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance to change the regular meeting day, setting a year-end meeting date, and updates on snow removal, a water leak at St. Olaf, and several engineering projects. An executive session is planned for personnel, legal counsel, and contract negotiations.

• 100 Lovely Ave – Restrictive Use Agreement and Purchase Agreement
• Ordinance No. 322 – Meeting Day Change
• St. Olaf Leak Status
• Snow Removal Status & Discussion
• Engineering updates: Oak & Ash Improvements, Main Lift Station Improvements, Transportation Alternative Grant, 5th Street Improvements, 5th Street Ditch Improvements

Meeting

The Baltic City Council is considering a real estate purchase agreement for the sale of 100 Lovely Ave (Lot 4A, Block 4, Ex Tract A, Keys Addition) from the Baltic Area Development Foundation to Matt Gonsor for $45,000. The buyer must demolish existing structures within six months, substantially commence commercial retail construction within one year, and complete it within 18 months. The agreement includes covenants running with the land and a repurchase option if conditions are not met.

• Sale price: $45,000 for 100 Lovely Ave
• Buyer must raze structures within 6 months of closing
• Buyer must substantially commence commercial retail building within 1 year and complete within 18 months
• Covenants run with the land; city or seller has repurchase right at same price if conditions fail
• Closing on or before January 1, 2025, with title services by Anthem Title Escrow Services

Meeting

The Baltic City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two new business items: BADF and 100 Lovely Ave. The council will then enter an executive session under state law for personnel, legal counsel, and contract negotiation matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of BADF
• Discussion of 100 Lovely Ave.
• Executive session per SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel, legal counsel, and contract negotiations

Meeting

The Baltic City Council will review an engineer's report on several infrastructure projects. The main action item is accepting Pay Application #8 ($60,875.51) and Change Order #3 (-$27,821.70) for the completed Oak & Ash utility improvements. Other projects (Main Lift Station, 5th Street paving, ditch work) are reported as substantially complete with no action needed.

• Accept Pay Application #8 for $60,875.51 and Change Order #3 for -$27,821.70 on Oak & Ash utility project (contract $915,800.65)
• Main Lift Station project ($951,769.50) nearing completion, awaiting electric meter installation
• Transportation Alternative Grant for sidewalk on 6th Street (safe route to school) in design phase
• 5th Street paving project ($169,481.65) substantially complete
• 5th Street ditch regrading ($4,495.00) substantially complete

Meeting

The Baltic Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a replat request for Tract 1A and 1B. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and procedural items.

• Public hearing on replat request for Tract 1A and 1B
• Approval of August 18, 2025 P&Z Hearing Minutes

10 20 25 Regular City Council 7 00 pm

The Baltic City Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance 321, the 2026 budget appropriations totaling $1,333,829, and consider Resolution 2025-08 to levy a $1.00 per front-foot assessment for street maintenance. The council will also discuss a Veterans Memorial dedication, a City Hall sign, and set the 2026 municipal election date. Engineering updates include a $47,616.66 pay application for Oak & Ash improvements.

• Second reading of Ordinance 321 – 2026 Budget Appropriations ($1,333,829 total)
• Resolution 2025-08 – Front Footage Assessment ($1.00 per front foot, 66 ft minimum, 300 ft maximum)
• Pay Application #8 for Oak & Ash Improvements ($47,616.66)
• Set election date for November 3, 2026
• Veterans Memorial Dedication (old business)

09 15 25 Regular City Council

The Baltic City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance #321 for the 2026 budget appropriations. The council also plans to fill a City Council President vacancy and a Planning & Zoning Commission vacancy and chair. Several infrastructure project payments and change orders are up for approval, including for Oak & Ash Improvements and the Main Lift Station.

• Ordinance #321 - First Reading of 2026 Budget Appropriations
• City Council President Vacancy and Planning & Zoning Commission Vacancy & Chair to be filled
• Oak & Ash Improvements: Pay Application #8 for $47,616.66 and Change Order #3 for ($41,080.55)
• Main Lift Station Improvements: Pay Application #6 for $83,619.18
• 5th Street Ditch Improvements: Acceptance of 605 Companies Quote for $4,495.00

08 18 25 Regular City Council Public Hearing on 528 Lovely Ave Rescheduled from 8 12 25

The council will receive an engineer's report on several infrastructure projects, including the Oak & Ash utility improvements nearing completion, the Main Lift Station project, and the 5th Street paving project. Council action is requested on two pay applications: $41,918.75 for the Main Lift Station and $139,241.47 plus a $495 change order for 5th Street improvements. A public hearing on 528 Lovely Avenue, rescheduled from August 12, is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 528 Lovely Avenue, rescheduled from August 12
• Council action: acceptance of Pay Application #5 for Main Lift Station improvements ($41,918.75)
• Council action: acceptance of Pay Application #1 and Change Order #1 for 5th Street improvements ($139,241.47 + $495)
• Oak & Ash utility improvements project nearing completion; final completion expected spring 2025
• Transportation Alternative Grant for sidewalk along 6th Street to provide safe route to school

08 18 25 Planning Zoning Public Hearing on 528 Lovely Ave

The Baltic Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a re-zone request for 528 Lovely Ave. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings.

• Public hearing on re-zone request for 528 Lovely Ave

The Planning & Zoning Commission postponed the public hearing and recommendation on the 528 Lovely Avenue project because of procedural defects. The applicant, Baltic Square, presented plans for apartments and businesses, and citizens spoke both for and against. The City Engineer's letter noted the rezoning request does not comply with the city's comprehensive plan.

• Postponed public hearing on 528 Lovely Avenue due to procedural defects
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Closed public time at 6:44 pm (motion by Boeve, seconded by Oien)
• Re-opened meeting to read City Engineer's letter (motion by Oien, seconded by Boeve)
• Adjourned at 6:57 pm (all ayes)

07 21 25 Joint City Council Planning Zoning

The Baltic City Council is meeting jointly with the Planning & Zoning board to review planning and zoning regulations and to discuss a property at 528 Lovely Ave. No decisions are recorded; these are discussion items.

• Review of Planning & Zoning Regulations
• Discussion of 528 Lovely Ave

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the proposed Baltic Square Apartments project at 528 Lovely Avenue, including an alternative plan that adds two small businesses at the front. No formal vote was taken; the discussion covered zoning alignment, long-term commercial vision for Lovely Avenue, and public input. The meeting also included a review of the city's planning and zoning regulations for potential updates.

• Discussed the need to review and update the city's planning and zoning regulations, identifying unclear sections and alignment with similar communities
• Discussed the proposed Baltic Square Apartments at 528 Lovely Avenue, including an alternative plan with two front-facing small businesses
• Noted that the revised plan is available on the city's website and at City Hall
• Heard public input expressing both support and concerns about the project
• Adjourned at 8:38 PM

08 18 25 Planning Zoning Public Hearing on 528 Lovely Ave

The Baltic Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council held a public hearing on a proposed rezoning at 528 Lovely Avenue for the Baltic Square Apartments. An alternative plan including two small businesses was presented and discussed, but no formal decision or vote was recorded. The meeting also included discussion of updating the city's zoning regulations.

• No vote taken on rezoning at 528 Lovely Avenue
• Discussed need to review and update city planning and zoning regulations

07 08 25 Regular Council Public Hearing

The Baltic City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 320 concerning 528 Lovely Ave, consider a concrete project at Baltic Heights Park, and discuss road closures for Dog Days. The council will also review a $212,830.87 pay application for Main Lift Station improvements and other engineering updates.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 320 at 528 Lovely Ave
• Baltic Heights Park concrete project (old business)
• Dog Days road closures
• Pay Application #4 for Main Lift Station Improvements - $212,830.87
• 4th Street parking and alley discussion

08 18 25 Planning Zoning Public Hearing on 528 Lovely Ave

The Baltic Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on a request to rezone 528 Lovely Avenue from business to residential for a proposed multi-family apartment project. After hearing public comments both for and against, the board voted 4-1 to recommend that the City Council not approve the rezone. The motion was made by Nikki Oien and seconded by Jacob DeJong.

• Voted 4-1 to recommend denial of rezone at 528 Lovely Ave (Oien/DeJong)

Meeting

The Baltic Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezone request for 528 Lovely Ave. and appoint new P&Z members. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 12, 2024.

• Public hearing on rezone request for 528 Lovely Ave.
• Appointment of new Planning & Zoning members

The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on a request to rezone property at 528 Lovely Ave from business to residential for a proposed apartment project. After hearing both support and opposition, the board voted 4-1 to recommend that the City Council deny the rezone. The recommendation is not a final decision; the City Council will take the final vote.

• Recommended denial of rezone at 528 Lovely Ave (4-1)
• Swore in new P&Z members Jake DeJong and Zach Utecht
• Elected Zach Utecht as P&Z President (unanimous)

06 17 25 Regular City Council

The Baltic City Council will consider accepting pay applications for two major infrastructure projects: Pay Application #7 for the Oak & Ash Improvements ($10,927.51) and Pay Application #3 for the Main Lift Station Improvements ($171,256.50). The meeting also includes updates on the Transportation Alternative Grant for 6th Street and the 5th Street Improvements project.

• Oak & Ash Improvements: Pay Application #7 for $10,927.51
• Main Lift Station Improvements: Pay Application #3 for $171,256.50
• Transportation Alternative Grant: SDDOT agreement received, project proposal for 6th Street being prepared
• 5th Street Improvements: Preconstruction meeting held, project to start June 23rd

Meeting

The Baltic City Council will review an engineer's report on several infrastructure projects. They will consider accepting a pay application for the Main Lift Station project and approving a financial agreement for a Transportation Alternative Grant. Other projects, including Oak & Ash utility improvements and 5th Street paving, are in progress with no action required.

• Acceptance of Pay Application #2 for Main Lift Station project in the amount of $112,932.20
• Approve financial agreement for Transportation Alternative Grant for 6th Street project
• Oak & Ash utility improvements contract awarded to Earthwork Enterprise for $915,800.65
• Main Lift Station project awarded to 605 Companies for $951,769.50
• 5th Street Improvements awarded to Black-Top Paving for $169,481.65

Meeting

The council will consider awarding a $159,090.70 base bid (plus a $10,390.95 alternate) to Black-Top Paving for the 5th Street Improvements project. They will also accept pay application #1 for $97,957.18 from 605 Companies for the Main Lift Station project. No action is needed on the Oak & Ash utility improvements or the Transportation Alternative Grant for 6th Street.

• 5th Street Improvements: Council to award contract to Black-Top Paving of Sioux Falls for $159,090.70 base bid plus $10,390.95 alternate.
• Main Lift Station: Council to accept pay application #1 for $97,957.18 from 605 Companies.
• Oak & Ash Improvements: Contractor punchlist items remain; final completion expected spring 2025.
• Transportation Alternative Grant: ISG composing proposal for 6th Street project; public meeting to be held.

Meeting

The Baltic City Council is holding a meeting on March 21, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and property appeals, followed by adjournment. No other items are listed.

• Property appeals to be heard

The Baltic Board of Equalization heard two property assessment objections. It reduced James & Trista Bohlem's building value from $194,500 to $174,000, keeping land at $25,100 for a total of $199,100. Steven & Lori Boeve's objection was referred to Minnehaha County Equalization because the board lacked sufficient information to decide.

• Referred Steven & Lori Boeve's property value objection to Minnehaha County Equalization due to insufficient information
• Reduced James & Trista Bohlem's building assessment from $194,500 to $174,000, land unchanged at $25,100, total $199,100

04 15 Regular Council

The Baltic Board of Equalization met on March 21, 2025, to hear two property valuation objections. The board voted to reduce the Bohlen property's building value from $194,500 to $174,000, keeping land value at $25,100, for a total of $199,100. The Boeve property objection was referred to Minnehaha County Equalization due to insufficient information.

• Reduced Bohlen property building value from $194,500 to $174,000 (total $199,100) (motion carried)
• Referred Boeve property objection to Minnehaha County Equalization (motion carried)

Meeting

The Baltic City Council will consider approving plans and specifications for the 5th Street Improvements project, which includes paving from Valley View Avenue to the southern city limits. The meeting also includes status updates on the Oak & Ash utility improvements (substantially complete, final restoration in spring 2025), the Main Lift Station replacement (construction starting summer 2025), and a Transportation Alternative Grant for sidewalk work along 6th Street. No council action is needed for these updates.

• Council action: Approval of Plans and Specifications for 5th Street Improvements (paving from Valley View Avenue to southern city limits)
• Oak & Ash Utility Improvements: $915,800.65 contract with Earthwork Enterprise, substantially complete, final seeding and restoration in spring 2025
• Main Lift Station Improvements: $951,769.50 contract with 605 Companies, construction anticipated summer 2025, completion by fall 2025
• Transportation Alternative Grant awarded for sidewalk project along 6th Street, design in 2025, construction late 2025 or 2026

Meeting

The Baltic City Council will consider approving a list of claims totaling $79,333.22 for the period February 11 to March 11, covering routine expenses such as utilities, supplies, services, and payroll. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Claims include $6,514.20 for water purchase from MCWC
• Claims include $9,833.33 for sanitation service from Garbage N More
• Claims include $16,660.51 for February payroll for council and employees
• Claims include $1,229.18 for IT services and phone license from Direct Technologies
• Claims include $967.20 for annual replacement American flags from FF Manufacturing

Meeting

The Baltic City Council will receive an engineer's report on three infrastructure projects: the Water Main Looping project is ready for closeout, the Oak & Ash Utility Improvements are substantially complete with spring restoration pending, and the Main Lift Station project is set to begin spring 2025. The council will consider accepting Pay Application #7 and Change Order #2 for the water main project. No action is needed on the other projects or a pending Transportation Alternative Grant.

• Acceptance of Pay Application #7 and Change Order #2 for the Water Main Looping project ($500,963.55 contract with 605 Companies)
• Oak & Ash Utility Improvements ($915,800.65 contract with Earthwork Enterprise) substantially complete; final restoration and seeding in spring
• Main Lift Station project ($951,769.50 contract with 605 Companies) to begin spring 2025
• Transportation Alternative Grant application pending; interview completed, award status unknown

01 24 25 Special Council

The Baltic City Council will hold a special meeting on January 24, 2025, to appoint a Board President as Interim Mayor and to appoint a new City Attorney as legal counsel. The agenda contains only these two new business items and standard procedural steps.

• Appoint Board President as Interim Mayor
• Appoint New City Attorney as Legal Counsel

01 21 REGULAR COUNCIL Resched from 01 14 25

The Baltic City Council will discuss and potentially act on a managed services contract with Advanced Tech Inc. for IT support, a 2025 code enforcement contract, and a Schoenfish agreement annual report. The agenda also includes updates on Grant Park development, watermain looping, and street improvements. The meeting will conclude with an executive session on personnel, legal counsel, and contract negotiations.

• Managed Services Contract with Advanced Tech Inc. (options at $612 or $880/month)
• 2025 Code Enforcement Contract
• Schoenfish Agreement – 2024 Annual Report
• Grant Park Development Update
• Watermain Looping and Oak & Ash Improvements

01 06 SPECIAL COUNCIL

The Baltic City Council held a special meeting on January 6, 2025. The council approved the second reading of Ordinance 319, Supplemental Appropriations for 2024, with a misspelling corrected. Several items were tabled: a managed services contract, a city hall hardware update, a grant park update, and a Gov Office/GWorks item. The council then entered executive session from 6:04 PM to 7:06 PM before adjourning.

• Approved December 30, 2024 regular council meeting minutes
• Approved Ordinance 319 Supplemental Appropriations for 2024 (second reading, with misspelling corrected)
• Tabled managed services contract
• Tabled city hall hardware update
• Tabled grant park update
• Tabled Gov Office/GWorks item
• Entered executive session at 6:04 PM, returned at 7:06 PM
• Adjourned at 7:06 PM