Belle Plaine public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license. The council will consider Resolution 22-172 to grant this license to Michael and Tiffany Woletz (Woletz Holding Group LLC) for a location at 904 E. Main Street.

• Public hearing for off-sale intoxicating liquor license at 904 E. Main Street
• Resolution 22-172 regarding liquor license for Woletz Holding Group LLC dba Prairie Liquor

The City Council approved a liquor license for Prairie Liquor at 904 E. Main Street, contingent on state approval. The Council also approved the termination of employee Matthew Brandt.

• Approved Resolution 22-172 for Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Michael and Tiffany Woletz (Woletz Holding Group LLC) dba Prairie Liquor (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution 22-171 terminating the employment of Matthew Brandt (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a new ordinance for mobile retail units. The body is also considering several loan agreements, infrastructure projects, and personnel appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-12 regarding Mobile Retail Units
• Acceptance of a $20,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library
• ROSE Program loans for Brads Barbershop (106 Meridian Street South) and Southern Rentals (100 Main Street West)
• Approval of the Jane Properties Subdivision Final Plat and streetlight improvement agreement
• Site Host Agreement for an Xcel Energy public fast charging EV station

The City Council approved the 2023 Downtown Improvement Project bid and accepted a Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan to avoid potential MPCA violations. The council also approved a new ordinance for mobile retail units and finalized the Jane Properties Subdivision plat.

• Approved 2023 Improvement Project bid awarded to Ryan Contracting Company (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance 22-12 regarding Mobile Retail Units (All Aye)
• Accepted Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan (All Aye)
• Approved $193,638.43 payment to Heselton Construction, LLC for Main Street Parking Lot (All Aye)
• Approved final plat and streetlight agreement for Jane Properties Subdivision (All Aye)
• Accepted 2022 Annual EDA Report (All Aye)
• Approved $20,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library (All Aye)
• Approved ROSE Program loans for Brads Barbershop and Southern Rentals (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding Truth in Taxation. The body will also determine if a continuation hearing is necessary.

• Public hearing on Truth in Taxation

The City Council conducted a Truth in Taxation hearing to receive public comment on the proposed 2023 budget and levy. Finance Director Jirik reported a proposed levy increase of 8.5% and a tax rate decrease of 11.49%. No formal votes were taken on the budget or levy during this meeting.

• Closed public hearing at 6:18 PM (All Aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 PM (All Aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to adopt the final tax levy collectable in 2023, the 2023 final budget, and the capital improvement plan via Resolution 22-155. The agenda also includes approval of the consent agenda and a list of upcoming tentative meetings for various city boards and commissions.

• Resolution 22-155 adopting the final tax levy collectable in 2023
• Resolution 22-155 adopting the 2023 final budget and capital improvement plan
• Upcoming meetings: Public Works, EDA, Planning, Public Safety, Parks Commission, City Council, and Work Session

The City Council approved Resolution 22-155, which adopts the final tax levy collectable in 2023 and the 2023 Final Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. This determines the city's spending and tax collection for the upcoming year.

• Approved Resolution 22-155 adopting the 2023 Final Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and Final Tax Levy (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 22-10, which would amend the city's fee schedule for public works equipment, water and sewer utilities, street lights, and administrative fees. The council will also consider authorizing the purchase of a 2022 John Deere 544P Loader for Public Works and approving three entrance signs. Several consent agenda items include approval of 2023 employee wages, renewal of premises permits for local businesses, and designation of a polling location for the 2023 elections.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-10 to amend the city fee schedule
• Resolution 22-152 authorizing three entrance signs
• Authorize purchase of a 2022 John Deere 544P Loader for Public Works
• Resolution 22-145 approving 2023 city employee wages and salaries
• Resolution 22-153 designating polling location for 2023 elections

The City Council adopted a new fee schedule and authorized the installation of three entrance signs. The council also approved the purchase of a new loader for Public Works and several administrative resolutions via a consent agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-10 to amend the City's fee schedule (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution 22-152 for three entrance signs not to exceed $173,900.00 (All Aye)
• Authorized purchase of a 2022 John Deere 544P Loader for $70,000.00 after trade-in (All Aye)
• Approved $262,083.28 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved 2023 City Employee Wages and Salaries via Resolution 22-145 (All Aye)
• Renewed premises permits for Chamber of Commerce, German Days, Inc., and Friends of the Library (All Aye)
• Appointed Officers to the Fire Department via Resolution 22-150 (All Aye)
• Designated polling location for 2023 Elections via Resolution 22-153 (All Aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including approving new police and fire vehicles, adopting new union contracts for law enforcement and public works, and accepting a $185,863 grant for a church preservation project. A public hearing is scheduled for an appeal of a zoning administrator decision at 345 Meridian Street South.

• Authorize purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for Police Department and a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban for Fire Department
• Approve new Law Enforcement Labor Services Union contract for 2023-2025 and terminate current agreement
• Approve new Local 49ers Union contract for 2023-2025 and terminate current agreement
• Accept $185,863 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant for Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration preservation
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator Decision at 345 Meridian Street South

The City Council approved several administrative items via a consent agenda, including new labor contracts for LELS and Local 49ers unions. The council also authorized the purchase of two new vehicles for emergency services and approved a $161,708.09 payment for a 2021 improvement project. A zoning appeal for a vehicle dealership was tabled.

• Approved LELS Union Contract for 2023-2025
• Approved Local 49ers Union Contract for 2023-2025
• Authorized purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for Police Department
• Authorized purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Suburban for Fire Department
• Approved $161,708.09 payment to Kuechle Underground Inc. for 2021 Improvement Project
• Accepted $185,863.00 grant for Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration preservation Project II
• Tabled zoning administrator decision appeal for 345 Meridian Street South
• Approved Ordinance 22-11 regarding refuse haulers, litter, and noise

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a special session to canvass and certify the results of the November 7, 2022 general election. The only substantive item is a resolution to officially approve the election outcome.

• Resolution 22-130 certifying results of the November 7, 2022 General Election

The City Council held a special session to certify the results of the General Election. Resolution 22-130 was approved to officially record the election outcomes.

• Approved Resolution 22-130 certifying General Election results of November 8, 2022 (All Aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a public hearing on proposed 2023 fee changes, a joint powers agreement with Scott County for assessment services, an ordinance regulating the sale of THC products, a $50,000 transfer from the Park Fund to the General Fund for Fountain Park redevelopment, and approval of a large assembly permit for The Feast. The meeting also includes department reports and a pay request for the Chatfield Commercial Park project.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023 fee schedule
• Ordinance 22-09 regulating sale and use of THC products
• Resolution 22-127 transferring $50,000 from Park Fund to General Fund for Fountain Park redevelopment
• Large assembly permit for The Feast at Oak Crest Elementary on November 20, 2022
• Pay Request No. 4 to BCM Construction Inc. for Chatfield Commercial Park Project

The City Council approved a new ordinance regarding the sale and use of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products. The council also authorized a $50,000 fund transfer for the Fountain Park Project and approved over $625,000 in claims, including payment for the Chatfield Commercial Park Project.

• Approved Ordinance 22-09 regarding the sale and use of Tetrahydrocannabinol Products
• Approved Resolution 22-127 to transfer $50,000 from the Park Fund to the General Fund for Fountain Park Project Redevelopment
• Approved $625,139.17 in claims, including Pay Request No. 4 to BCM Construction Inc. for Chatfield Commercial Park Project
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Scott County for Assessment Services (Resolution 22-125)
• Approved Large Assembly Permit for The Feast by the Feast Community Group at Oak Crest Elementary
• Accepted retirement of Firefighter Andrew Mesingbring effective November 2, 2022
• Accepted resignation of Nick Bosquez effective October 21, 2022
• Approved Resolution 22-129 modifying authorized signatures for City Official Depositories

City Council

The council will vote on consent agenda items including two ROSE Program loans (Carco Auto Parts, $401 Cedar St S; Belle Ami Salon, $139 Main St E), a special assessment for delinquent invoices, and a $4,236.07 donation from the Belle Plaine Baseball Association for Tiger Park decking. Business items include setting a $2,000,000 per-occurrence liability insurance limit, adopting the final assessment for the Chatfield Commercial Project, and approving fire relief schedules. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation involving Jane Properties.

• Resolution 22-118: ROSE Program loan to Carco Auto Parts, 401 Cedar Street South
• Resolution 22-119: ROSE Program loan to Belle Ami Salon, 139 Main Street East
• Resolution 22-120: Establish $2,000,000 per-occurrence liability insurance limit
• Resolution 22-117: Adopt final assessment for Chatfield Commercial Project (2022 Improvement Project)
• Closed session to discuss litigation involving Jane Properties

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding the vacation of an abandoned portion of Kittson Boulevard. The body will also review plans and bid authorizations for the 2023 Improvement Project.

• Public hearing and Resolution 22-114 to vacate a portion of Kittson Boulevard
• Resolution 22-115 approving plans and bid advertisements for the 2023 Improvement Project
• Resolution 22-113 accepting a $300.00 donation from Belle Plaine Vets Club for Veteran's Memorial Park
• Large Assembly Permit for LELS and International Operators Local 49ers Santa Shack events
• Resolution 22-116 accepting three leaf blowers donated by the Belle Plaine Fire Relief Association

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a ROSE Program loan for Riverview Coffee and the adoption of the 2023 preliminary budget. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding commercial design standards and developer agreements for Fogartys Fourth Addition.

• Resolution 22-103: ROSE Program Loan for Riverview Coffee at 139 Main Street East
• Resolution 22-105: Closing the 2020 Street Project Fund (493)
• Resolution 22-111 & 22-112: Limited Use Permits for MnDOT monument signs on Highway 169
• Public Hearing: Variance for Morris Walker LTD regarding galvanized metal roofing in the B-2 Highway Commercial District
• Resolution 22-108: Adopting the 2023 Preliminary Tax Levy, Budget, and 5-year Capital Plan

City Council

The City Council will review bids for water infrastructure and approve payments for construction projects. The body is also considering a donation and a request for a fire relief association event.

• Resolution 22-102: Bid of $168,290.00 for 2022 Sealing of Well No. 1 and Drilling of Two Test Wells
• Resolution 22-101: Accepting $1,000.00 donation from Midwest Fire Equipment
• Pay Request No. 12 (Final) to BCM Construction, Inc. for the 2020 Improvement Project
• Pay Request No. 3 to BCM Construction, Inc. for Chatfield Commercial Park
• Approval of Large Assembly for Belle Plaine Fire Relief Association Pancake Breakfast on October 15, 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2023 Downtown Improvement Project and preliminary plat approvals for two subdivisions. The body is also considering an ordinance to temporarily prohibit certain THC products.

• Public hearing for 2023 Improvement Project (Downtown Project)
• Preliminary Plat approval for Fogartys Fourth Addition (mixed non-residential and residential)
• Preliminary Plat approval for Jane Properties Subdivision (non-residential)
• Ordinance 22-08 temporarily prohibiting sales, testing, manufacturing and distribution of certain THC products
• Resolution 22-099 for Tiger Park Infield Restoration by Minnesota Sodding Company for $26,301.79

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license for Prairie Grille & Bowl and a property tax abatement for a childcare facility. The body will also consider an interim ordinance regarding THC products and review several construction pay requests.

• Proposed property tax abatement of approximately $250,000 over 12 years for Belle Plaine Lemonade Properties LLC childcare facility
• Public hearing for on-sale, off-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor license at 235 South Ash Street
• Proposed Ordinance 22-08 to temporarily prohibit sales, testing, manufacturing and distribution of certain THC products
• Resolution 22-090 requesting a variance for 2023 street improvements on W Main Street and N Meridian Street
• Pay requests for Chatfield Commercial Park, Main Street Parking Lot, and 2022 Pavement Maintenance

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a childcare center permit, a parking variance, and an ordinance regarding backyard chickens. The body will also address fee schedule amendments and street improvement projects.

• Proposed Ordinance 22-07 to allow up to six hens in R-1, R-2, and R-3 residential districts
• Conditional use permit for a childcare center at 1001 Commerce Drive West
• Parking variance request for River Rock Church at 551 Park Street East to reduce required spaces from 33 to 17
• Acceptance of a $20,000.00 donation from Friends of Library
• Resolution 22-071 to amend the 2022 Fee Schedule

City Council

The City Council will review a consent agenda including public safety audits, staffing changes, and event permits. The body is deciding on a contract for biosolids removal and an ordinance regarding the possession of catalytic converters.

• Bio solids removal by Chard Grading and Excavation, LLC for $33,665.63
• Ordinance 22-06 regulating the possession of catalytic converters
• Large Assembly Permit and road closure for Bar-B-Q Days on July 15, 16, and 17, 2022
• Resolution 22-061 accepting the Body Worn Cameras Audit Report
• Resolution 22-063 appointing seasonal lifeguards and aquatic staff

City Council

The City Council will consider annual liquor license renewals and personnel resolutions for Public Works and the Aquatic Center. The agenda also includes a tax abatement pre-application and discussions regarding Brecken Place Townhomes permits.

• Annual liquor license renewals for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
• Resolution 22-056: Appointing Christopher Herrmann and Jacob Sellnow to Public Works II
• Resolution 22-059: Appointment of new seasonal aquatic staff
• Resolution 22-058: Acknowledging tax abatement pre-application
• Brecken Place Townhomes permit issuance

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve several personnel appointments and event permits. The session includes reports from Public Works, the City Engineer, and Administration.

• Resolution 22-053: Appointing four full-time public works seasonal employees
• Resolution 22-054: Appointing Josseline Zarate as Staff Accountant
• Resolution 22-055: Appointing Justin Fabel as Full-Time Public Works I Employee
• Large Assembly Permit for German Days, Inc. for June 17, 2022
• Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine Baseball Association for July 8, 2022

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including a bid award for road work and an agreement with MNDOT. The meeting also includes the acceptance of the 2021 Audit Report.

• Awarding bid for 2022 Pavement Maintenance Project to Pearson Bros., Inc. for $83,676.80
• Resolution 22-050 regarding plans and specifications for the 2022 Improvement Project
• Resolution 22-048 authorizing a Master Partnership Contract with MNDOT
• Resolution 22-047 regarding Aquatic Center staff appointments and rehires
• Acceptance of the 2021 Audit Report and Management Letter

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment of Brian Romness to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the release of a developers agreement for Chatfield On The Green First Addition. The body will also review temporary liquor licenses for the Belle Plaine Baseball Association and a call for public hearings on annual liquor license renewals.

• Appointment of Brian Romness to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Release of Developers Agreement for Chatfield On The Green First Addition
• Three temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Belle Plaine Baseball Association at Tiger Park
• Call for Public Hearing for Annual Renewal of Liquor Licenses
• Resolution 22-046 regarding Small Cities Development Program Grant fund release

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 40-unit townhome development and several ordinances amending city code for commercial and industrial districts. The body is also considering a property tax abatement for the Brecken Place project.

• Public hearing for 40-unit Brecken Place townhomes near Meridian and East Evergreen Streets
• Proposed property tax abatement for Brecken Place townhomes totaling approximately $226,000
• Ordinances 22-01 through 22-05 regarding self-storage definitions and commercial/industrial district uses
• Authorization to seek bids for the 2022 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Resolution 22-042 to authorize purchase of a Public Works Cold Storage Facility

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council is convening a special session to conduct an appeal hearing regarding Lucid Tattoo, LLC. The meeting also includes a review of upcoming tentative meeting dates for city boards and commissions.

• Appeal hearing for Lucid Tattoo, LLC

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including a fund transfer for bonds and a website conversion contract. The meeting includes a visit from Scott County Assessor Michael J. Thompson and reports from city departments.

• Resolution 22-025: Transfer of $347,261.59 from Sewer and Water Funds to 2020A GO Improvement and Refunding Bond
• Resolution 22-023: Statement of Work for CivicPlus website conversion and hosting
• Resolution 22-024: Job description and wage authorization for Assistant Planner/Building Inspector
• Amended Large Assembly Permit for St. Patrick’s Day (March 12, 2022) to add a Mobile Food Unit
• Resolution 22-028: Appointment of Randi Fiskewold as Assistant Aquatic Center Manager

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including fire department appointments and public works staffing. The meeting also includes a bid award for the Energy Drive Chatfield Commercial Project.

• Awarding $574,865.00 bid to BCM Construction, Inc for Energy Drive, Chatfield Commercial Project
• Resolution 22-022: Cancellation of liquor license for Jamesons Roadhouse and Bar
• Resolution 22-018: Appointing Suzanne Eidem and Cole Sinnamon to the Fire Department
• Resolution 22-019: Reappointing two seasonal Public Works employees and advertising for four more
• Authorization of a replacement public works truck and a used public works truck purchase

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative actions including staff resignations and terminations. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding Scott County transportation sales tax and various event permits.

• Resolution 22-015: Supporting Scott County’s continuation of the Transportation Sales Tax
• Acceptance of Brittany Wright's resignation as Staff Accountant
• Resolution 22-016: Terminating the employment of Timothy Underwood
• Large Assembly Permit for St. Patrick’s Day on March 12, 2022
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Our Lady of the Prairie Church event on April 23, 2022

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review an appeal of a tobacco civil penalty. The council will also take action on whether to approve or deny a body art establishment license via Resolution 21-014A or 21-014B.

• Review of Tobacco Civil Penalty appeal
• Action on Resolution 21-014A (Denial) or Resolution 21-014B (Approval) for Body Art Establishment License

City Council

The City Council will consider approving plans and ordering bids for the Chatfield Commercial Park Improvement Project. The body will also vote on several commission appointments and a mediated settlement agreement.

• Resolution 22-013: Plans and bid advertisement for Chatfield Commercial Park Improvement Project
• Resolution 22-008: Mediated settlement agreement between the City and Thomas N. Stolee
• Appointments to the Parks Commission, Design Committee, Economic Development Authority, and Planning and Zoning Commission
• Acceptance of resignations from Part-Time Officer Jeffrey Koslowski and Firefighter Nick Brooks

City Council

The City Council will review a mediated settlement agreement between the city, Jane Properties, and J&W Asphalt. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding city appointments and administrative operations.

• Resolution 21-162: Mediated Settlement Agreement between City of Belle Plaine, Jane Properties and J&W Asphalt
• Resolution 22-005: Appointing Al Fahey as Temporary Acting City Administrator
• Resolution 22-006: Authorizing the 33rd Annual Recycle/Clean Up Day for September 10, 2022
• Resolution 22-007: Premise Permit for Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce at Oldenburg Brewing Co.
• Resolution 22-004: Intent to reimburse expenditures from bond proceeds