Belle Plaine public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss a planned unit development and plat concept plan for Brecken Place Townhomes. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding city fees, personnel appointments, and a waste management agreement.
- Resolution 21-161: Brecken Place Townhomes Planned Unit Development and Plat Concept Plan
- Resolution 21-164: Three-year agreement with Waste Management for refuse hauling
- Resolution 21-167: Amendment to the Fee Schedule
- Resolution 21-161: Adopting Juneteenth as a City Recognized Holiday
- Resolution 21-162: Mediated Settlement Agreement between City of Belle Plaine, Jane Properties and J&W Asphalt
City Council
The City Council is meeting to approve the 2022 final budget, capital improvement plan, and tax levy. The body will also consider a public hearing regarding amendments to the city's fee schedule.
- Resolution 21-137: Final Tax Levy Collectable in 2022 and 2022 Final Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
- Ordinance 21-07: Proposed fee schedule changes for public works equipment, water and sewer utility, and street lights
- Resolution 21-142, 21-143, 21-144: Commercial and Housing Revitalization Forgivable Loan Programs
- Resolution 21-149: Purchase of a replacement Public Works T770 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader
- Resolution 21-152: Annexation of property for Mark Eklo Golf Lake Condos LLC (Westfield)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license request for Brennhofer Brew Works LLC at 116 Main Street West. The body will also consider several resolutions related to special assessments, loan requests, and a law enforcement labor contract.
- Public hearing for on-sale, off-sale, and Sunday intoxicating liquor licenses for Brennhofer Brew Works LLC (dba Oldenburg Brewing Company) at 116 Main Street West
- Resolution 21-130 establishing 2021 Fire Relief Schedules with an annual benefit amount of $3,100
- Resolution 21-135 for a three-year contract between the City and Law Enforcement Labor Services Union
- ROSE loan requests for 125 Meridian Street North and 104 & 106 Main Street East
- Special assessments for delinquent fire bills, utility accounts, and invoices
City Council
The City Council will meet to review department reports and approve a consent agenda. The body is calling for a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the city's 2022 fee schedule.
- Call for public hearing on proposed 2022 Fee Schedule changes
- Unopened Street and Alley Policy
- Pay Request No. 2 from Heselton Construction, LLC for the Main Street Parking Lot Project
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a non-conforming use permit and the 2022 Improvement Project. The body is also deciding on liability insurance coverage limits and a timeline extension for outdoor storage.
- Public hearing for a non-conforming expansion permit for an accessory structure at 727 Main Street East
- Public hearing and resolution for the 2022 Improvement Project (Downtown Project Phase One)
- Resolution 21-124 establishing a $2,000,000 per occurrence limit on liability insurance coverage
- Resolution 21-125 extending the timeline for a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 805 Enterprise Drive East
- Acceptance of the resignation of Mark Herd, Utility Billing
City Council
The City Council will review the elimination of the Utility Billing position and approve several large assembly permits for community events. The body will also consider pay requests for various city improvement projects.
- Resolution 21-120 to eliminate the Utility Billing position effective November 4, 2021
- Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine Fire Relief Association Pancake Breakfast (Oct 9)
- Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine Historical Society Traditions Event (Dec 2)
- Large Assembly Permit for Chamber of Commerce Downtown Trick or Treating (Oct 29)
- Pay requests for BCM Construction, Kuechle Underground, and Heselton Construction (Main Street Parking Lot Project)
City Council
The City Council will review the 2022 preliminary budget, tax levy, and 5-year capital plan. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Xcel Energy and the appointment of several city employees.
- Resolution 21-110: Preliminary Tax Levy Collectable in 2022, 2022 Preliminary Budget, and 5-year Capital Plan
- Public hearing and Resolution 21-116 for Xcel Energy outdoor storage at 840 Energy Drive
- Resolution 21-114 and 21-115: ROSE Program Loans for 106 and 122 Meridian Street South
- Resolution 21-111: Sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A
- Resolution 21-112: Public hearing call for 2022 Improvement Project
City Council
The City Council will discuss a developers agreement for the Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition. The meeting also includes approving a three-year union contract and processing personnel changes in public works and police.
- Resolution 21-109: Developers Agreement for Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition
- Resolution 21-106: Three-Year Contract with International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49
- Large Assembly Permit for Half-Marathon and 5K on October 9, 2021
- Pay requests for Pearson Bros., Inc. (2021 Pavement Maintenance) and Kuechle Underground, Inc. (2021 Improvement Project)
- Acceptance of retirement for Public Works Superintendent Alan Fahey
City Council
The City Council will discuss financing for 2021 reconstruction improvements and a downtown parking lot project. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a residential development request and project assessments.
- Sale of $3,370,000 General Obligation Bonds for 2021 Reconstruction Improvements
- Awarding Downtown Parking Lot Project bid to Heselton Construction, LLC for $530,000.00
- Public hearing for two rental quadraplexes at 320 Cherry Street North
- Final Assessment Hearing for the 2021 Improvement Project
- Approval of Developers Agreement and Final Plat for Chatfield On The Green Third Addition
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to receive department reports and review claims for city improvement projects. No public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Pay Request No. 4 from Kuechle Underground, Inc for the 2021 Improvement Project
- Pay Request No. 9 from BCM Construction, Inc. for the 2020 Improvement Project
City Council
The City Council will review the final plat for the Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition and discuss a wastewater treatment facility study. The body is also considering several personnel appointments and a donation for the library.
- Resolution 21-092 approving Final Plat Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition
- Acceptance of $20,000.00 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library
- Resolution 21-091 calling for a public hearing on the 2021 Improvement Project final assessment
- Appointment of Hunter Eschenbach as full-time police officer
- Temporary on-sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church at 200 E. Church Street
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a preliminary plat for Chatfield Commercial Park and a new ordinance for fence standards. The body is also considering a residential PUD concept plan and several administrative resolutions.
- Public hearing for Preliminary Plat approval of Chatfield Commercial Park (Resolution 21-080)
- Public hearing for Ordinance 21-04 to repeal and replace City Code Section 1107.02 regarding fences
- Concept Plan for a Residential PUD at 320 Cherry Street North (Resolution 21-082)
- Purchase of two 2021 Dodge Chargers police vehicles
- Resolution 21-083 to accept Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act
City Council
The City Council is meeting to approve final plats for residential subdivisions and authorize reports for street improvements. The body will also consider a state budget request for downtown business district infrastructure and a grant for historical heritage.
- Resolution 21-076: 2022 Capital Budget Request for Downtown Business District Development, Rehab and Infrastructure Improvement Project
- Resolution 21-073 and 21-074: Final Plats for Farmers Ridge Third and Fourth Addition Residential Subdivisions
- Resolution 21-077 and 21-078: Petition for improvements and feasibility report for Chatfield Commercial Park
- Resolution 21-071: Preliminary Report for the Proposed 2022 Street Improvement Project
- Permits and strong beer license for Bar-B-Q Days Celebration on July 16, 17, and 18, 2021
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will discuss developers agreements for the Farmers Ridge Third and Fourth Additions. The body will also consider annual liquor license renewals and an ordinance regulating tobacco sales.
- Resolution 21-066 and 21-067: Developers Agreements for Farmers Ridge Third and Fourth Additions
- Ordinance 21-02: Amending City Code Section 304.00 regarding tobacco sales
- Resolution 21-068: Annual renewal of liquor licenses for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
- Resolution 21-064: Loan Subordination Agreement for Pankonin Enterprises LLC at 104/106 Main Street East
- Resolution 21-063: Street Sweeper Lease
City Council
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding staff appointments and property assessments. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend city code pertaining to body art establishments.
- Ordinance 21-03 amending City Code Chapter 3, Section 310 regarding body art establishments
- Resolution 21-062 approving assessment agreement and waiver for 214 Park Street West
- Resolution 21-060 regarding job description and wages for a part-time seasonal building inspector
- Resolution 21-057 appointing seasonal lifeguards and aquatic staff
- Pay Request No 1 from Kuechle Underground, Inc for 2021 Improvement Project
City Council
The City Council will consider preliminary plat approvals for three new residential subdivisions. The body will also discuss an ordinance regarding sign regulations and award a pavement maintenance contract.
- Public hearings for Farmers Ridge Third (14 lots), Fourth (22 lots), and Chatfield On The Green Third (33 lots) subdivisions
- Proposed Ordinance 21-01 amending sign regulations in Chapter 11, Section 1107.20
- Resolution 21-055 awarding the 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project to Pearson Bros., Inc. for $87,270.00
- Authorization for staff to seek bids for the 2021 Main Street Parking Lot Improvement Project
- Acceptance of the 2020 Audit Report
City Council
The City Council will consider several personnel changes, including hiring a full-time police officer and aquatic center staff. The body is also reviewing a contract for lighting replacement at Tiger Park and the adoption of a county hazard plan.
- Resolution 21-046: Contract for removal and replacement of Tiger Park lighting
- Authorization to advertise for an additional full-time police officer
- Resolution 21-045: Adoption of the Scott County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Temporary on-sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church event on May 22, 2021
- Appointment of Assistant Aquatic Center Manager and seasonal aquatic staff
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a warehouse and an alley vacation. The body is also reviewing a concept plan for the Ash and Evergreen Subdivision and a loan for a structure at 721 Main Street East.
- Conditional use permit for office, storage, and warehouse at 721 Main Street East
- Petition to vacate the first 100 feet of the alley west of Cherry Street in Block 23
- Concept Stage Planned Unit Development and Concept Plat for Ash and Evergreen Subdivision
- ROSE Loan for a structure at 721 Main Street East for Matthew Kes
- Authorization to seek bids for the 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project