Belle Plaine public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider four resolutions. Two resolutions award contracts: $1,284,400 to Rochon Corporation for a library expansion and $9,128,689 to KUE Contractors, Inc. for a new police department facility. The council will also adopt a job description and wage scale for a Public Works Field Supervisor and appoint Jacob Sellnow to that position.

• Resolution 24-218: award $1,284,400 to Rochon Corporation for Library Expansion Project
• Resolution 24-219: award $9,128,689 to KUE Contractors, Inc. for Police Department Facility Project
• Resolution 24-220: adopt job description and wage scale for Public Works Field Supervisor
• Resolution 24-221: appoint Jacob Sellnow as Public Works Field Supervisor

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes accepting a $40,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for emergency response equipment and authorizing the purchase of 19 APX 6000 Series radios and 9 APX 6500/ENH Series truck radios for the fire department. Additional items include adopting a new purchasing policy, establishing city administrator contracting authority, and accepting a $45,000 donation for the Belle Plaine Library. The council will also address a change order for the fire department facility project and a resolution on a structurally substandard building parcel.

• Resolution 24-207 – Accept $40,000 grant from Minnesota Department of Public Safety (ARMER program)
• Resolution 24-208 – Authorize purchase of 19 APX 6000 Series radios and 9 APX 6500/ENH Series truck radios for the fire department
• Resolution 24-209 – Approve a new city purchasing policy
• Resolution 24-212 – Accept $45,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library
• Resolution 24-214 – Authorize Change Order No. 2 for the fire department facility project

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 Belle Plaine City Council held a Truth in Taxation hearing on December 2, 2024, to accept public comment on the proposed 2025 budget and levy. No formal decision was made on the budget or levy during the hearing; the council only closed the hearing and adjourned. Residents expressed concerns about rising taxes and spending, comparing the city's budget to neighboring cities.

• Closed public hearing at 6:28 PM (all voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 PM (all voted aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on the final 2025 tax levy, the city budget, and the capital improvement plan. The council will also consider a fee‑schedule amendment, labor contracts for the police and fire unions, and a purchase of a new public‑works plow truck. All items are listed on the agenda for the December 2, 2024 regular session.

• Resolution 24-199 – Adopt the final 2025 tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan
• Ordinance 24-10 – Amend the City Code fee schedule (water, sewer, street lights, administrative fees)
• Resolution 24-204 – Approve Law Enforcement Labor Services Union contract for 2025‑2027
• Resolution 24-206 – Approve Local 49ers Union contract for 2025‑2027
• Authorize purchase of a replacement public works plow truck

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the 2025 final tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan, along with a fee schedule amendment that increases water, sewer, street light, and administrative fees. The council also approved a consent agenda covering union contracts, appointments, and other routine items, and authorized the purchase of a replacement plow truck in a 3-1 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-10 amending the city fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-199 adopting the 2025 final tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-200 approving city employee wages and salaries for 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of replacement Public Works plow truck (3-1, Krings nay)
• Approved claims totaling $701,623.97 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including union contracts, appointments, and refuse hauling agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The council will conduct public hearings on two cannabis‑related ordinances: Ordinance 24-07 amending the zoning code and Ordinance 24-08 amending licenses and regulations for adult‑use cannabis businesses. It will also adopt special assessments for delinquent utility and fire bills, approve a special assessment for alley improvements, and appoint a new full‑time police officer.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-07 amending City Code Chapter 11 (Zoning) for adult‑use cannabis
• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-08 amending City Code Chapter 3 (Licenses and Regulations) for adult‑use cannabis businesses and events
• Resolution 24-188 adopting a Special Assessment Roll for delinquent utility accounts
• Resolution 24-189 adopting a Special Assessment for delinquent fire bills
• Resolution 24-190 appointing Jake Schneider as a full‑time police officer effective Dec 2, 2024

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider Resolution 24-175, which approves the official summary of the ballots used in the city's November 5, 2024 general election. The meeting also includes routine items such as the pledge of allegiance, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Resolution 24-175 – Approve summary of ballots for the November 5, 2024 general election

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on Resolution 24-173 to issue public project lease revenue bonds (Series 2024A) through the Economic Development Authority, and on Resolution 24-174 to sell General Obligation Improvement Bonds (Series 2024A). The council will also approve Resolution 24-172 for PERA police and fire retirement contributions for part‑time officer Jake Schneider. A public hearing is scheduled for the proposed 2025 fee schedule changes, and the consent agenda items will be approved.

• Resolution 24-173: authorize issuance of lease revenue bonds, Series 2024A, by the Belle Plaine Economic Development Authority
• Resolution 24-174: authorize sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2024A
• Resolution 24-172: approve PERA police and fire retirement contributions for part‑time officer Jake Schneider
• Call for public hearing on proposed fee changes for the City’s 2025 fee schedule
• Approval of consent agenda items including minutes and fee schedule hearing notice

The City Council approved the issuance of public project lease revenue bonds and the sale of general obligation improvement bonds. Additionally, the council approved $707,950.40 in city claims and scheduled a future public hearing regarding 2025 fee changes.

• Approved $707,950.40 in city claims (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-173 for lease revenue bonds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-174 for general obligation improvement bonds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-172 for police retirement contributions (3-0)
• Called for a public hearing on 2025 fee schedule (3-0)
• Approved October 21 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several property variances and preliminary plats. The body is also deciding on liability insurance limits and the issuance of revenue bonds through the Economic Development Authority.

• Resolution 24-164: Issuance of Public Project Revenue Bonds in the amount of $3,730,000
• Resolution 21-163: Establishing a $2,000,000 per occurrence limit on liability insurance coverage
• Public hearing for a variance to allow a 220 square foot structure 10 feet from a bluff at 1306 Quail Court
• Public hearing for a variance to allow 1,132 square feet of accessory structures at 215 Cedar Street South
• Final Assessment Hearing for the 2024 Improvement Project

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will approve a consent agenda including permits for community events, a resolution for a well siting study, and claims for the Fire Station Addition and Renovation Project.

• Approval of Fire Station Addition and Renovation Pay Request No. 2
• Resolution 24-153 for German Days Off-Site Charitable Gambling Permit
• Resolution 24-154 Authorizing Well Siting Study
• Amending Resolution 24-152 to join Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan
• Large Assembly Permit for Holiday Traditions at Court Square

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the consent agenda, including permits and resolutions, and unanimously approved $1,233,463.57 in claims for construction projects. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including permits and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved $1,233,463.57 in claims for fire station and improvement projects (unanimous)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $2,570,000 General Obligation Improvement Bond to finance the 2024 Improvements Project, authorizing a wastewater resilience grant application, and deferring a special assessment for the Chatfield Commercial Park 1st Addition. The council will hold public hearings and vote on preliminary plats for the Belle Plaine Water Resource Recovery Facility and Prairie Park. Additional items include developer agreements for Brecken Place No. 2, a final plat for Blaha First Addition, an excavation permit, and joining the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan.

• Resolution 24-149: Issuance and sale of $2,570,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds for the 2024 Improvements Project.
• Resolution 24-140: Authorizing staff to apply for a Wastewater Resilience Grant.
• Resolution 24-150: Deferral of special assessment principal for Chatfield Commercial Park 1st Addition.
• Resolution 24-141: Approving a preliminary plat for Belle Plaine Water Resource Recovery Facility (public hearing).
• Resolution 24-142: Approving a preliminary plat for Prairie Park (public hearing).

The City Council approved the issuance of $2,570,000 in general obligation bonds for the 2024 Improvement Project and accepted the resignation of Council Member Ryan Ladd. The Council also approved preliminary plats for the Water Resource Recovery Facility and Prairie Park, as well as final development plans for Brecken Place No. 2 and the Blaha First Addition. Additionally, the Council voted to join the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan.

• Approved $2.57M in general obligation bonds (all aye)
• Accepted resignation of Council Member Ryan Ladd (all aye)
• Approved preliminary plat for Water Resource Recovery Facility (all aye)
• Approved preliminary plat for Prairie Park (all aye)
• Approved $231,775.08 in claims for 2024 pavement maintenance (all aye)
• Approved Brecken Place No. 2 development agreements and plats (all aye)
• Approved Blaha First Addition final plat (all aye)
• Approved joining Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan (3-1)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council meeting on September 3, 2024 will consider several consent‑agenda items and resolutions. Key actions include approving large assembly permits for the Scenic Byway River Run half‑marathon, Oktoberfest, and downtown Halloween events. The council will adopt Resolution 24‑137, which sets the preliminary 2025 tax levy, the 2025 preliminary budget, and a five‑year capital plan. Additional items include authorizing a street‑sweeper purchase and approving a private‑development contract with Brecken Place Townhomes II LLC.

• Approve large assembly permits for the Scenic Byway River Run half‑marathon (Oct 12, 2024), Oktoberfest (Oct 12, 2024), and downtown Halloween (Oct 31, 2023)
• Resolution 24‑136 – Approve contract for private development with Brecken Place Townhomes II LLC
• Resolution 24‑128 – Authorize purchase or lease of an Elgin Pelican street sweeper for Public Works
• Resolution 24‑129 – Authorize cooperative agreement with Scott County for pedestrian crossing at County Highway 3 and Enterprise Drive
• Resolution 24‑137 – Adopt the preliminary 2025 tax levy, the 2025 preliminary budget, and the 5‑year capital plan

City Council

The City Council will vote on a bid for a water well and raw water line project and hold public hearings regarding a property expansion and a preliminary plat. The body is also reviewing several ROSE Program loans and park improvements.

• Resolution 24-124: Award bid of $1,922,000.00 for Well No 5, Well House and Raw Water Line Project
• Resolution 24-121: Accept donation of $139,587.26 from Belle Plaine Festivals and Events for Union Square Park
• Public hearing for non-conformance expansion permit for a structure at 124 State Street East
• Public hearing for preliminary plat for Emma Krumbees Fourth Addition
• ROSE Program loan terms for 102 Meridian Street South, 201 Meridian Street South, and 106 Main Street East

The Belle Plaine City Council approved a $1,922,000 bid for the Well No. 5, Well House and Raw Water Line Project, and conditionally approved a non-conformance expansion permit at 124 State Street East. It also approved preliminary and final plats for several developments, including Emma Krumbees Fourth Addition (4-1) and Apple Acres Second Addition (4-1). The consent agenda included ROSE Program loans, donations, and appointments. Item 8.6, a lease agreement for a street sweeper, was removed from the agenda.

• Approved $1,922,000 bid for Well No. 5, Well House and Raw Water Line Project (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved non-conformance expansion permit at 124 State Street East (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Emma Krumbees Fourth Addition (4-1)
• Approved final plat for Apple Acres Second Addition (4-1)
• Approved final plat for Heritage Square Park (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision for 1135 State Street East (unanimous)
• Approved claims including $234,186.26 for Fire Station Project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with ROSE loans, donations, and appointments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution to accept a 2025 library construction grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. The body will also process pay requests for pavement and improvement projects.

• Resolution 24-113: Accepting a Minnesota Department of Education Library Construction Grant 2025 for library improvements
• Pay Request No. 1: Pearson Brothers, Inc. for 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Pay Request No. 5: Ryan Contracting Company for 2024 Improvement Project
• Pay Request No. 14: Ryan Contracting Company for 2023 Improvement Project
• Resolution 24-115: Accepting donations for the 2024 Hook, Line and Heroes Youth Fishing Event

The Belle Plaine City Council approved $1,434,914.73 in claims for three construction projects, including the 2024 Pavement Maintenance and Improvement Projects. It also accepted a Minnesota Department of Education Library Construction Grant for the public library improvement project and authorized staff to proceed. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,434,914.73 in construction pay requests (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-113 accepting library construction grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resignation and donation acceptance (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a housing tax increment financing district and the 2025 Improvement Project. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for a commercial structure and various administrative resolutions.

• Public hearing for Tax Increment Financing District No. 3-2 and modification to Municipal Development District No. 3
• Public hearing and Resolution 24-102 for the 2025 Improvement Project
• Conditional use permit for an 11,520 square foot accessory structure at 1051 Old Highway 169 Boulevard
• Resolution 24-111 establishing an annual fire relief benefit amount of $3,900
• Purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe 9C1 Police 4x4 for the Police Department

The Belle Plaine City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2024/2025 street improvement project, estimated at about $4 million, drawing resident comments mostly about sidewalks and assessments. The council then voted 3-2 to table Resolution 24-102, which would have ordered the improvements and directed the City Engineer to prepare final plans. The council approved a conditional use permit for an 11,520-square-foot accessory structure at 1051 Old Highway 169 Boulevard, approved a tax increment financing modification and plan for TIF District No. 3-2 (4-1), and approved a well-being benefit policy for full-time permanent employees (3-2).

• Tabled Resolution 24-102 ordering the 2024 Improvement Project and directing final plans (3-2; Woletz and Coop nay)
• Approved Resolution 24-106 conditional use permit for an approximately 11,520 sq ft accessory structure at 1051 Old Highway 169 Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-107 modifying Municipal Development District No. 3 and adopting a TIF plan for TIF District No. 3-2 (4-1; Ladd nay)
• Approved Resolution 24-108 authorizing an internal loan for costs tied to TIF District No. 3-2 (4-1; Ladd nay)
• Approved Resolution 24-109 to purchase a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe 9C1 Police 4x4 for the Police Department (4-1; Ladd nay)
• Approved Resolution 24-100B stress reduction/well-being benefit policy for full-time permanent employees (3-2; Evans and Ladd nay)
• Approved consent agenda including ROSE Program loan for Brad's Barber Shop, election judge appointments, delinquent fire bill and invoice assessments, Fire Relief Schedules I and II with $3,900 annual benefit, and aquatic center staff changes (unanimous)
• Approved reviewed claims of July 1, 2024 ($1,283,939.23) and July 15, 2024 ($293,741.22), each 4-1 with Ladd nay

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several land use items, including preliminary plats and a street vacation. The agenda also includes approving a major construction contract for the fire department and reviewing ROSE program loans.

• $2,901,091.00 contract award for Fire Department Facility Expansion to Project One Construction, Inc.
• Preliminary plat for Apple Acres Second Addition
• Partial vacation of Market Street North between Blocks 74 and 80
• ROSE Program loans for Neisen's Red Door Bar and Neisen Enterprises LLC
• Variance request for accessory structure size at 327 Chestnut Street South

The City Council approved a construction contract for the Fire Department expansion and authorized several preliminary plats and a zoning variance. The council also approved various ROSE program loans and accepted donations for the library and Union Square Park.

• Awarded Fire Department Facility Expansion bid to Project One Construction, Inc. for $2,901,091.00 (4-1)
• Approved preliminary plat for Apple Acres Second Addition (4-1)
• Approved partial vacation of Market Street North between Blocks 74 and 80
• Approved preliminary plat for Blaha First Addition
• Conditionally approved accessory structure size variance for 327 Chestnut Street South
• Approved $344,078.12 in claims
• Approved ROSE Program loans for Daniel Neisen and Neisen Enterprises LLC
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will review permit requests for the July Bar-B-Q Days celebration, including road closures and beer licenses. The council is also scheduled to consider resolutions for seasonal aquatic staff and write-in vote counting procedures. Additionally, members will discuss the preliminary engineering report for the 2025 Improvement Project.

• Permits and road closures for Bar-B-Q Days (July 19-21, 2024)
• Temporary On-Sale Strong Beer License for Bar-B-Q Days
• Resolution 24-085: Hiring seasonal lifeguards and aquatic staff
• Pay requests for Ryan Contracting regarding 2023 and 2024 improvement projects
• Resolution 24-083: Preliminary Engineering Report for the 2025 Improvement Project

The City Council approved over $1.1 million in claims for improvement projects and accepted the preliminary engineering report for the 2025 Improvement Project. The council also approved permits for Bar-B-Q Days and appointed a new Public Works employee.

• Approved claims for 2023 and 2024 improvement projects totaling $1,198,931.87 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 24-083 accepting the Preliminary Engineering Report and calling for a public hearing on the 2025 Improvement Project (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 24-081 appointing Jacob Lebens as Public Works I Employee (4-1)
• Approved Large Assembly Permit and Road Closure Request for Bar-B-Q Days (July 19-21, 2024) (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary On-Sale Strong Beer License for Bar-B-Q Days (July 19-21, 2024) (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-082 governing write-in vote counting (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-085 appointing seasonal lifeguards and aquatic staff (Unanimous)
• Tabled Well Being Policy discussion to June 17 work session (4-1)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on a $87,392 contract for the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project and conditionally approve the preliminary plat and development plan for the Brecken Place Second Addition townhome project. The meeting also includes accepting the 2023 audit report and authorizing bids for a Fire Department facility addition.

• Resolution 24-067: Awarding bid for 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project to Pearson Bros., Inc. for $87,392.00
• Resolution 24-054: Conditionally approving preliminary plat for Brecken Place Second Addition
• Resolution 24-060: Conditionally approving development stage planned unit development plan for Brecken Place Second Addition
• Resolution 24-068: Authorizing Wold to seek bids for the Fire Department Facility Addition
• Resolution 24-069: Supporting funding request for Highway 25 at Main Street and Walnut Street Intersection Improvement Project

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning Outlot B of Wildflower Ridge Subd. #2 to a higher density district and approving a preliminary plat for a townhome development. The body will also authorize a $100,000 grant for police training and a $5.00 admission fee for the Aquatic Center's 5th anniversary. Consent agenda items include seasonal staff appointments and liquor license renewals.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-05 rezoning Outlot B, Wildflower Ridge Subd. #2 from R-3 to R-7 district
• Conditional approval of preliminary plat and PUD plan for Brecken Place Second Addition townhome development
• Resolution 24-056 accepting a $100,000 grant from MN Dept of Public Safety for police training
• Resolution 24-058 adopting special assessment for delinquent fire bills
• Authorization of $5.00 admission fee for Aquatic Center 5-year anniversary on August 3, 2024

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled to approve a consent agenda containing several resolutions and discuss the creation of a housing tax increment financing district. The primary business item involves consenting to the process for a 56-unit rental townhome development known as Brecken Place Second Addition. The meeting also includes department reports and the acceptance of a resignation from the fire department.

• Resolution 24-040 consents to the creation of a Housing Tax Increment Financing District for the 56-unit Brecken Place Second Addition development
• Resolution 24-039 approves terms of a ROSE Program Loan to JJL Landholdings LLC, Paul and Sherry Miller, dba Prairie Grille and Bowl at 235 Ash Street South
• Resolution 24-043 establishes a wage increase for Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, Aquatic Staff, and Lead Guards effective April 1, 2024
• Resolution 24-042 authorizes the purchase and installation of six new radio headsets for Belle Plaine Fire Department Engine 26
• Resolution 24-041 accepts a donation of $8,434.95 from the Belle Plaine Fire Relief Association for new radio headsets

The Belle Plaine City Council approved Resolution 24-040, consenting to the process for creating a Housing Tax Increment Financing District supporting a proposed 56-unit rental townhome development called "Brecken Place Second Addition." The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a ROSE Program loan to JJL Landholdings LLC (Prairie Grille and Bowl at 235 Ash Street South), a $8,434.95 donation from the Belle Plaine Fire Relief Association for radio headsets, and a wage increase for aquatic staff effective April 1, 2024. Claims totaling $336,325.80 were approved. Councilmember Ryan Ladd was absent; all votes recorded were unanimous among those present.

• Approved Resolution 24-040 consenting to the process for a Housing TIF District for the proposed 56-unit "Brecken Place Second Addition" townhomes (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 24-039 ROSE Program loan to JJL Landholdings LLC, Paul and Sherry Miller, dba Prairie Grille and Bowl, 235 Ash Street South (all aye)
• Accepted $8,434.95 donation from the Belle Plaine Fire Relief Association for new radio headsets (all aye)
• Authorized purchase and installation of six new radio headsets for Fire Department Engine 26 (all aye)
• Established wage increase for lifeguards, water safety instructors, aquatic staff and lead guards effective April 1, 2024 (all aye)
• Appointed Sterling Cayer to Sergeant position effective March 21, 2024 (all aye)
• Accepted resignation of Marcus Marispini effective March 15, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved reviewed claims of $336,325.80 (all aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, a large assembly permit for a baseball tournament, firefighter appointments and a resignation, and a plat deadline extension. They will also consider disposing of a 2017 police squad car and receive department reports. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine Baseball State Amateur Tournament (Aug 16-Sep 2, 2024)
• Resolution 24-037 appointing Marcus Manser and Joseph Valiant as Fire Department Lieutenants
• Resolution 24-038 extending plat recording deadline for Buesgens Commercial Center Second Addition
• Accepting resignation of Firefighter Cole Sinnamon effective Feb 28, 2024
• Authorizing disposal of 2017 Chevrolet Caprice Police Department squad car

The Belle Plaine City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included appointing two fire department lieutenants, extending a plat deadline for the Buesgens Commercial Center, and accepting a firefighter's resignation. The council also approved $211,209.13 in claims and authorized the disposal of a 2017 police squad car. No public hearings or forum comments occurred during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (all aye)
• Appointed Marcus Manser and Joseph Valiant as Fire Department Lieutenants
• Extended plat deadline for Buesgens Commercial Center Second Addition by 180 days
• Accepted resignation of Firefighter Cole Sinnamon
• Approved claims totaling $211,209.13 (5-0)
• Authorized disposal of 2017 Chevrolet Caprice police squad car (all aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a special continued meeting to hear an appeal of an administration policy decision. The agenda includes only this appeal, along with routine items like the pledge, roll call, and approval of the agenda. No other substantive business is listed.

• Continued appeal of administration policy decision
• Upcoming meetings: Design, City Council, Work Session, Presidential Primary

The City Council continued a special meeting to review an appeal of an administration policy decision. Following a review of findings by the City Attorney, the Council voted to uphold the denial of a retirement benefit.

• Uphold Administrator’s decision to deny Employee Retirement Benefit to Thomas Stolee (4-1)

City Council

The City Council approved a variance for impervious surface coverage at 840 Main Street East and conditionally approved a concept plan for Brecken Place Second Addition. The council also amended the city code regarding charitable gambling premise permits and approved $159,028.11 in claims.

• Approved variance for 88.5% impervious surface coverage at 840 Main Street East (Unanimous)
• Conditionally approved concept plan for Brecken Place Second Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 24-04 amending charitable gambling premise permits (4-1)
• Approved $159,028.11 in claims (Unanimous)
• Appointed Timothy Hentges as First Assistant Fire Chief (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-032 to advance Municipal State Aid Funds for bond payment (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-036 for summary publication of Ordinance 24-04 (Unanimous)
• Voted to bring back Resolution 24-022 for review at next meeting (4-1)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council heard Thomas Stolee's appeal of the City Administrator's denial of the Retiree Health Insurance Premium Benefit. A motion to approve the benefit failed for lack of a second. The council then voted unanimously to continue the meeting to the next earliest possible date with the City Attorney present. No decision on the appeal itself was reached.

• Motion to approve Retiree Health Insurance Premium Benefit failed (no second)
• Approved continuance of the meeting to next earliest possible date with City Attorney present (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned special session at 8:04 PM (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed low-interest loan for CBBR Properties LLC and Baumgard, Rose & Associates PLLC. The body is also considering updates to city code regarding impoundment and fee schedules.

• Public hearing on $200,000 low interest loan for CBBR Properties LLC and Baumgard, Rose & Associates PLLC
• Ordinance 24-03 to amend fee schedules for impoundment and aquatic center fees
• Ordinance 24-02 to amend City Code Chapter 5, Section 501.06 regarding impoundment
• Resolution 24-029 for the sale of a 1998 Yamaha Venture 700 Triple Snowmobile, trailer, and rescue sled for $610.00
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church at 200 E. Church Street

The City Council approved a business subsidy loan for CBBR Properties LLC and accepted a project proposal from Black Swan Wood Products. The council also passed ordinances amending city code regarding impoundment and updating the fee schedule for impoundment and the aquatic center.

• Approved $200,000 low-interest loan to CBBR Properties LLC (All Aye)
• Approved $575,758.46 in claims (4-1)
• Approved Black Swan Wood Products proposal and project (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance 24-02 amending City Code Impoundment (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 24-03 amending fee schedule for impoundment and aquatic center (4-1)
• Approved sale of snowmobile, trailer, and rescue sled for $610.00 (All Aye)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church (All Aye)
• Approved large assembly for St. Patrick's Day on March 16, 2024 (All Aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on a conditional use permit for a new retail store at 1201 Prosper Street and approve the final plat and planned unit development for the Hickory Grove Apartments. The meeting also includes the award of the 2024 Improvement Project bid and the purchase of security systems for Hickory Park facilities. Several commission appointments and department reports are also on the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for 12,480 sq ft retail store at 1201 Prosper Street (Lot 1, Block 2 Jane Properties Subdivision)
• Approval of Final Plat and Planned Unit Development Plan for Hickory Grove Apartments
• Award of bid for the 2024 Improvement Project
• Purchase of Per Mar Security System and Cameras for Hickory Park Facilities
• Authorization of one-time public safety funding from the State of Minnesota

The Belle Plaine City Council approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a 12,480 square foot retail store at 1201 Prosper Street, and approved four resolutions advancing the Hickory Grove final plat and apartments planned unit development. The council also awarded the 2024 Improvement Project bid, approved a security system purchase for Hickory Park, authorized use of one-time state public safety funding, and approved $537,702.14 in claims. A resolution to advertise for a Public Works I employee failed 3-2.

• Approved Resolution 24-020: conditional use permit and site plan for a 12,480 sq ft retail store at 1201 Prosper Street (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 24-013: developer's agreement for Hickory Grove (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 24-014: conditional final plat for Hickory Grove (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 24-015: conditional final stage PUD plan for Hickory Grove Apartments (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 24-016: memorandum of PUD for Hickory Grove Apartments (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 24-017: award bid for the 2024 Improvement Project (4-1, Ladd nay)
• Approved Resolution 24-019: purchase of Per Mar security system and cameras for Hickory Park facilities (4-1, Ladd nay)
• Approved Resolution 24-021: use of one-time state public safety funding (4-1, Ladd nay)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including professional and committee appointments and the appointment of a temporary acting city administrator. The body is also reviewing a new ordinance regarding public nuisances and sidewalk clearing.

• Ordinance 24-01 amending sidewalk clearing regulations
• Resolution 24-008 to accept $11,998.00 donation from Belle Plaine Baseball Association for Tiger Park benches
• Resolution 24-005 appointing Cynthia Smith Strack as Temporary Acting City Administrator
• Resolution 24-006 authorizing the 35th Annual Recycle/Clean Up Day for September 14, 2024
• Final pay request for BCM Construction, Inc. for the Chatfield Commercial Project