Belle Plaine public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including grant acceptances, a lease agreement, and employee wage approvals. A key item is Ordinance 25-20, which proposes changes to the city’s fee schedule for water, sewer, street lights, and administrative services. The council will also consider a motion to reconsider the 2026 tax levy and final budget.

• Resolution 25-147: Accept $2,000 grant from Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation for the 2026 Hooks, Lines and Heroes Fishing Derby
• Resolution 25-148: Accept $4,000 grant from Compeer Financial for Belle Plaine Ambulance emergency response equipment
• Resolution 25-155: Approve and authorize execution of Communications Site Lease Agreement with Ridgeview Medical Center
• Ordinance 25-20: Amend City Code Section 108.00 to update water, sewer, street‑light, and administrative fee schedule
• Resolution 25-156: Approve city employee wages and salaries for 2026

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including a $40,000 library donation and a ROSE program loan. The body will also address special assessments for delinquent utility, fire, and code enforcement accounts.

• Resolution 25-135: Accepting a $40,000.00 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library
• Resolution 25-134: Approving ROSE Program Loan terms for 169 Tobacco and Vape at 765 Enterprise Drive East
• Resolution 25-132: Interest rate reduction for 2025 Improvement Project Assessments
• Special assessment rolls for delinquent utility accounts, fire bills, and code enforcement invoices
• Pay Request No. 6 to Rochon Corporation for the Library Addition Project

The council unanimously approved a $367,246.76 payment request to Rochon Corporation for the Library Addition Project. It also approved Resolution 25-133 authorizing Change Orders 4 and 5 for the same project. The consent agenda, which included a $40,000 library donation, a ROSE program loan, interest‑rate reduction, and several special assessments, was approved without dissent.

• Approved $367,246.76 payment to Rochon Corp for Library Addition Project (ALL VOTED AYE)
• Approved Resolution 25-133 authorizing Change Orders 4 and 5 for Library Addition Project (ALL VOTED AYE)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: Resolution 25-132 interest‑rate reduction, Resolution 25-134 ROSE loan, Resolution 25-135 $40,000 library donation, Resolutions 25-136 to 25-138 special assessments (ALL VOTED AYE)
• Adopted regular session minutes of November 3, 2025 (ALL VOTED AYE)
• Authorized Mayor and City Administrator to execute acceptance letter for Hickory Grove Public Improvements (ALL VOTED AYE)
• Approved $40,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library (ALL VOTED AYE)
• Approved special assessment rolls for delinquent utility accounts, fire bills, and code enforcement invoices (ALL VOTED AYE)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 PM (ALL VOTED AYE)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a work session on November 17, 2025. Council members will discuss the THC Code, the public hearing process, and an update on the Police Department facility.

• THC Code
• Public Hearing Process
• Update: Police Department Facility

The council approved the meeting agenda and later adjourned the session, both with unanimous aye votes. After discussion, the majority voted to proceed with updating the THC code in City Code 410.01. The council also decided to keep the existing public hearing process unchanged and to continue talks with the School District about using Chatfield Elementary as a backup police facility.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved adjournment at 6:45 PM (all ayes)
• Move forward with THC code update (majority consensus)
• Maintain current public hearing process (majority consensus)
• Continue discussion with School District on Chatfield Elementary backup plan (majority consensus)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a public hearing on proposed fee changes for the 2026 fee schedule and several continuing premise permits for local businesses. Department reports from Public Works, City Engineer, and Administration will be presented. The council will vote on Resolution 25-127, which awards the sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A.

• Call for public hearing on proposed 2026 fee schedule changes
• Resolution 25-127: award sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A
• Continuing premise permits for Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce venues
• Continuing premise permits for Belle Plaine Friends of the Library venues
• Pay Request No. 6 to Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for the 2025 Improvement Project

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several continuing premise permits and a call for a public hearing on 2026 fee changes. It approved $492,627.98 in pay requests for city improvement projects. The council also approved Resolution 25-127, authorizing the sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A. All motions passed with unanimous ayes.

• Approved consent agenda items (all ayes)
• Approved $492,627.98 in pay requests (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 25-127 authorizing 2025A bond sale (all ayes)
• Approved continuing premise permits for multiple local businesses (all ayes)
• Called for public hearing on 2026 fee schedule changes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 PM (all ayes)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting a city drone policy, supporting state funding for road improvements, and finalizing the assessment for the 2025 Improvement Project. A key decision is Resolution 25-125, which authorizes change orders for the Library Addition Project. The meeting also includes public hearings and departmental reports.

• Resolution 25-124 adopting City Unmanned Aerial System (drone) Policy
• Resolution 25-126 supporting 2026/2027 road improvement funding for Enterprise Drive and Meridian Street roundabout conversion
• Resolution 25-123 adopting final assessment for the 2025 Improvement Project
• Resolution 25-125 authorizing Change Orders No. 1, 2, and 3 for Rochon Corporation and Change Order No. 1 for Terracon Consultants, Inc. on the Library Addition Project
• Pay Request No. 2 (Final) to Allied Blacktop Company for the 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project

The council approved the agenda and a consent agenda covering minutes, a pumpkin donation, a loan to Riverview Coffee, public improvements, and a sewer main. It adopted the Final Assessment for the 2025 Improvement Project and approved $533,096.86 in pay requests. The council authorized change orders for the Library Addition Project, adopted a city drone policy, and approved a resolution supporting pursuit of state road‑improvement funding.

• Approved agenda as presented (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes, donation, loan, public improvements, sewer main (Stacey, Otto, Ladd, Hartmann aye; Evans abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 25-123 Final Assessment for the 2025 Improvement Project (all aye)
• Approved pay requests totaling $533,096.86 (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 25-125 authorizing change orders for the Library Addition Project (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 25-124 adopting City Unmanned Aerial System (drone) Policy (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 25-126 supporting pursuit of 2026/2027 road‑improvement funding from MNDOT (all aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet for a work session on October 20, 2025. The primary item is a discussion of the proposed fee schedule for 2026. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Discussion of the proposed 2026 fee schedule

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the meeting agenda with the addition of item 3.2, the Special Dog Permit. The motion was made by Councilmember Otto, seconded by Councilmember Hartmann, and passed with all members voting aye. No other actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved agenda addition of Special Dog Permit (all aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session. The agenda includes a discussion workshop on findings of fact and public hearing best practices. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and procedural items.

• Joint Council/Planning Zoning Commission Workshop: Findings of Fact and Public Hearing Best Practices

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including the issuance of general obligation bonds and updates to city code. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the proposed purchase of a drone.

• Resolution 25-117: Issuance and sale of $2,785,000 in bonds for the 2025 Improvements Project
• Public hearing on the proposed purchase of a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle)
• Resolution 25-116: Appointment of Luke Wilson as a full-time police officer
• Resolution 25-115: Establishing municipal insurance coverage and deductibles
• Amendment to Resolution 25-107 regarding the proposed tax levy collectable in 2026

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a work session to discuss several ordinances and operational changes. The body will review updates to fire department retirement benefits and the potential repeal of the Community Services Department.

• Ordinance 25-18: Amend Fire Department Retirement Benefits
• Ordinance 25-19: Repeal of Community Services Department
• Fire Department fitness equipment
• Special permit for exceeding the number of cats or dogs allowed by City Code
• Discussion regarding a single city-wide refuse hauler

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider several actions, including a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Improvement Project and approval of a large assembly permit for the Chamber of Commerce's downtown Halloween event. The council will also vote on resolutions covering a library addition claim, a concept plan for St. John Lutheran Church, and the purchase of two drones for police and fire departments.

• Approve Large Assembly Permit for the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce for Downtown Trick‑or‑Treating on Oct. 31, 2025 (Resolution 5.3)
• Public hearing and Resolution 25‑108 ordering the 2026 Improvement Project and directing the City Engineer to prepare final plans
• Pay Request No. 4 to Rochon Corporation for the Belle Plaine Library Addition Project (Presentation of Claims)
• Resolution 25‑110 approving the concept plan for St. John Lutheran Church plat
• Resolution 25‑112 authorizing the purchase of two drones for use by the Police and Fire Departments

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the large assembly permit for the downtown trick‑or‑treat event and Resolution 25‑109 calling a final assessment hearing for the 2025 Improvement Project. They also approved Resolution 25‑108 directing the city engineer to prepare final plans for the 2026 Improvement Project, approved a $403,594.20 payment request for the library addition, and approved Resolution 25‑110 for the St. John Lutheran Church plat concept plan. The council voted 3‑2 to approve Resolution 25‑112 authorizing the purchase of two drones for police and fire use, while Resolution 25‑111 to amend a landscaping plan was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (large assembly permit for Downtown Trick‑or‑Treat and Resolution 25‑109) – all ayes
• Approved Resolution 25‑108 ordering the 2026 Improvement Project final plans – all ayes
• Approved Pay Request No. 4 to Rochon Corp for library addition, $403,594.20 – all ayes
• Approved Resolution 25‑110 concept plan for St. John Lutheran Church plat – all ayes
• Tabled Resolution 25‑111 amendment to Brecken Second Addition landscaping plan
• Approved Resolution 25‑112 purchase of two drones for police and fire (3‑2 vote: Hartmann, Evans, Stacey ayes; Ladd, Otto nays)

City Council

The City Council will consider the preliminary tax levy for 2026, the 2026 preliminary budget, and the 5-Year Capital Plan. The body will also review several large assembly permits for upcoming community events.

• Resolution 25-107: Preliminary Tax Levy for 2026, 2026 Preliminary Budget, and 5-Year Capital Plan
• Large Assembly Permit: Buffalo Street Bash at Prairie Park (October 3-5)
• Large Assembly Permit: Oktoberfest (October 11)
• Large Assembly Permit: Scenic Byway River Run Half Marathon & 5k (October 11)
• Resolution 25-106: Deferral of Special Assessment Principal for Chatfield Commercial Park 1st Addition

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several large‑assembly permits, with all members voting aye. They approved a $512,763.02 pay request for the 2025 Improvement Project, also unanimously. Finally, Resolution 25‑107 adopting the 2026 preliminary tax levy, budget and five‑year capital plan passed with a 3‑2 vote. All motions were carried.

• Approved Consent Agenda items—including five large‑assembly permits (all aye)
• Approved Pay Request No. 4 for $512,763.02 (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 25‑107 adopting 2026 tax levy, preliminary budget and 5‑year capital plan (3‑2)
• Approved agenda for the regular meeting (all aye)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the marketing of city property at Haralson/South Street. Other discussion items include special additional dog permits, communication, and ways to save.

• Marketing of City Property Haralson/South Street
• Special Additional Dog Permit

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance to raise the allowable detached accessory structure size from 900 to 1,584 square feet at 520 Main Street West. The council will also consider rezoning Lot 1, Block 2 in the Apple Acres Second Addition from B‑2 Highway Commercial to R‑3 One‑and‑Two Family Residential. Additional agenda items include several ordinance adoptions on pets, cannabis retailers, and tobacco devices, as well as approvals of loans and contracts.

• Resolution 25-096 – variance to increase accessory structure size at 520 Main Street West to 1,584 sq ft
• Ordinance 25-14 – rezoning Apple Acres Second Addition Lot 1, Block 2 from B‑2 to R‑3
• Ordinance 25-15 – amendment setting maximum number of dogs and cats per household
• Ordinance 25-16 – amendment limiting cannabis retailer registrations
• Resolution 25-101 – adoption of City Council Decorum Policy

The council approved the Consent Agenda items, including an animal control contract and several ROSE program loans. It also approved a variance for 520 Main Street West, rezoned an Apple Acres lot, and adopted new ordinances on pet limits, cannabis retailer registrations, and tobacco device definitions. Additionally, the council adopted a decorum policy, approved the Park Street Trail addition, and authorized $981,787.59 in project claims.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (Critter Getters animal control contract, large assembly permit, ROSE program loans, police car disposal) – ALL VOTED AYE
• Approved Resolution 25-096 variance increasing accessory structures at 520 Main Street West to 1,584 sq ft – ALL VOTED AYE
• Approved Ordinance 25-14 rezoning Lot 1, Block 2 Apple Acres Second Addition to R‑3 residential – ALL VOTED AYE
• Approved Ordinance 25-15 amending pet limit code (4‑1 vote) – Councilmember Evans NAY, others AYE
• Approved Ordinance 25-16 limiting cannabis retailer registrations – ALL VOTED AYE
• Approved Ordinance 25-17 defining tobacco‑related devices (4‑0 vote) – Councilmember Evans abstained, others AYE
• Approved Resolution 25-101 adopting City Council Decorum Policy – ALL VOTED AYE
• Approved $981,787.59 in reviewed project claims – ALL VOTED AYE

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a work session to discuss specific administrative and financial items. The meeting focuses on a request for deferring an assessment and identifying ways to save funds.

• Discussion of deferring assessment for Hafemann
• Discussion regarding acknowledgement plaques
• Discussion on ways to save

Finance Ways and Means Committee

The committee will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 17, 2025 session. The main item is a discussion of the city's preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of July 17, 2025 Finance Ways and Means minutes
• Discussion of the 2026 preliminary budget

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider several resolutions, including a special assessment for delinquent fire bills and staff changes for the 2025 Aquatic Center season. The council will also vote on awarding a quote to replace the roof of the Episcopalian Church and authorize a change order for Well No. 5 and the Well House Project. Department reports and a public forum are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 25-090: Adopt special assessment for delinquent fire bills
• Resolution 25-092: Approve staff changes for the 2025 Aquatic Center season
• Resolution 25-093: Award quote for replacement of the roof at the Episcopalian Church
• Resolution 25-091: Authorize Change Order No. 1 for Well No. 5 and Well House Project
• Pay Request No. 3: Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for the 2025 Improvement Project

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a special assessment for delinquent fire bills and staff changes for the 2025 Aquatic Center season. They also approved a $790,183.88 payment request for the 2025 Improvement Project. The council voted 3‑1 to award a roof‑replacement quote for the Episcopalian Church, and unanimously approved a change order for Well No. 5 and the Well House Project.

• Approved consent agenda (special assessment for fire bills, aquatic center staff changes) – unanimous
• Approved $790,183.88 payment request for 2025 Improvement Project – unanimous
• Approved roof replacement quote for Episcopalian Church (Resolution 25-093) – 3‑1 (Ladd abstained)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Well No. 5 and Well House Project (Resolution 25-091) – unanimous
• Approved meeting agenda – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 PM – unanimous

City Council

The council will consider several code amendments, including changes to the definition of tobacco‑related devices, the limit on household pets, and the process for cannabis retailer registrations. They will also discuss procedural matters such as public hearing procedures, council decorum, and ways to save. All items are for discussion and possible amendment at this work session.

• Amend Chapter 3, Section 304.02 definition of tobacco‑related device
• Amend Chapter 800.09, Subd. 2 limit on number of pets per household
• Amend Chapter 320.06 limiting cannabis retailer registrations
• Discuss public hearing process
• Discuss council decorum and code amendment process

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will review a conditional use permit and related variances for an outdoor storage area at 400 Main Street East. Public hearings will also be held on Ordinances 25-10, 25-11, and 25-12 that amend city code sections on accessory structures, building type, and pole buildings. Additional business includes approving a police vehicle purchase, a tobacco device definition amendment, and several pay requests.

• Resolution 25-076‑79: Conditional use permit and variances for outdoor storage at 400 Main St East
• Ordinance 25-10 (Resolution 25-080): Amendment to accessory structures code
• Ordinance 25-11 (Resolution 25-081): Amendment to building type and construction code
• Ordinance 25-13 (Resolution 25-088): Amendment to definition of tobacco‑related device
• Resolution 25-083: Purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe police 4x4 vehicle

The Belle Plaine City Council approved a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 400 Main Street East and adopted related setback and parking variances. Three proposed ordinances—Accessory Structures, Building Type and Construction, and Pole Buildings—were denied. All items on the consent agenda were also approved.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 400 Main St (Resolution 25-076) – 4 ayes, 1 nay
• Approved variances for fence and storage setbacks at 400 Main St (Resolution 25-077) – 4 ayes, 1 nay
• Approved mixed variances and denied others for off‑street parking at 400 Main St (Resolution 25-078) – 3 ayes, 2 nays
• Approved variance allowing 97% impervious surface at 400 Main St (Resolution 25-079) – 4 ayes, 1 nay
• Denied Ordinance 25-10 amending accessory structures – 3 ayes, 2 nays
• Denied Ordinance 25-11 amending building type and construction – 3 ayes, 2 nays
• Denied Ordinance 25-12 amending pole buildings – 3 ayes, 2 nays
• Approved all items on the consent agenda – unanimous ayes

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a work session to discuss a lot split and rezoning for Lot 1, Block 2 Apple Acres. The body will also discuss the Police Department facility and methods for saving funds.

• Lot 1, Block 2 Apple Acres lot split and rezone
• Police Department facility discussion
• Discussion on ways to save

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $20,000 donation to the library and approvals for a large community event. Items on the consent agenda cover staff changes for the Aquatic Center, a loan to Oaken House LLC, and a police joint‑powers agreement. The council will also consider permits and a temporary strong‑beer license for the Bar‑B‑Q Days Festival.

• Resolution 25-074 – Accept a $20,000 donation from the Belle Plaine Friends of the Library.
• Resolution 25-072 – Approve staff changes for the 2025 Aquatic Center season.
• Resolution 25-073 – Approve terms of a ROSE Program loan to Oaken House LLC, 201 Meridian St S.
• Resolution 25-071 – Approve state joint‑powers agreements for the police department’s ICAC task force.
• Resolution 5.7 – Approve large assembly permit and road closure for Bar‑B‑Q Days (July 18‑20, 2025).

City Council

The City Council will review a new ordinance regarding All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility Task Vehicles. The body is also deciding on the sale of city property and various public works project updates.

• Ordinance 25-05: Repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 5 Section 507 regarding ATV/UTVs
• Resolution 25-067: Purchase of a replacement stage for the Downtown Plaza
• Resolution 25-065: Change Order No. 1 to the 2025 Improvement Project to add Haralson Drive
• Resolution 25-069: Sale of a garage on Lot 1, Block 2 of Apple Acres 2nd Addition
• Resolution 25-061: Appointment of Doug Crosby to the Planning and Zoning Commission

The council approved $561,617.31 in municipal claims after a unanimous aye vote. It adopted Ordinance 25-05, repealing and replacing Chapter 5 Section 507 of the city code on ATV/UTV use, passing 4‑1. The council also approved Resolution 25-068 to join the State Auditor’s Performance Measurement Program, passing 3‑2. Additional actions included unanimous approval of the sale of a city garage (Resolution 25-069) and other staff appointments and resignations on the consent agenda.

• Approved $561,617.31 municipal claims (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-05 on ATV/UTV, repealing Chapter 5 Section 507 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-066 for summary publication of Ordinance 25-05 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 25-067 authorizing purchase of replacement stage for Downtown Plaza (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 25-068 joining Performance Measurement Program (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 25-065 Change Order No. 1 for Haralson Drive addition (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-069 sale of garage on Lot 1, Block 2, Apple Acres 2nd Addition (all ayes)
• Accepted resignations of Planning Commissioner Laura Crapser and Parks Commissioner Briana Mork (consent agenda)

City Council

The City Council will consider the renewal of annual liquor licenses for the 2025-2026 period. The body will also review staffing for the aquatic center and a payment request for the Well No. 5 and Well House Project.

• Public hearing and Resolution 25-057 for annual liquor license renewals (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
• Pay Request No. 3 to The Joseph Company for the Well No. 5 and Well House Project
• Resolution 25-058 to temporarily waive driveway permit fees in the 2025 Project Area
• Resolution 25-055 and 25-056 regarding seasonal lifeguards and aquatic staff for the 2025 season
• Resolution 25-054 for the Minnesota GreenCorps 2025-2026 host site agreement

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several operational items. The meeting includes discussions on a police department facility, ways to save funds, storage pods, and the sale of a shed.

• Discussion regarding Police Department Facility
• Discussion on 'Ways to Save'
• Discussion regarding Storage Pods
• Sale of a shed

City Council

The City Council will review seasonal staffing for the aquatic center and public works. The body is also considering a grant for wastewater treatment facility road improvements and a change order for the fire department facility project.

• Resolution 25-052: Grant from Minnesota Department of Pollution Control Agency for Wastewater Treatment Facility Access Road Improvements
• Resolution 25-053: Change Order No. 3 to the Fire Department Facility Project
• Resolution 25-049 and 25-051: Appointment of seasonal lifeguards, water safety instructors, and aquatic staff
• Resolution 25-050: Appointment of Carson Mulroy as part-time public works seasonal employee
• Resolution 25-048: Acceptance of popsicle donation from Coborn's for Police Department

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the regular agenda and a consent agenda covering minutes and several resolutions. They approved $339,971.84 in claims and accepted a Minnesota Department of Pollution Control Agency grant for wastewater treatment facility access road improvements. The council also authorized Change Order No. 3 for the fire department facility project with a 4‑aye, 1‑nay vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and staff appointments (all ayes)
• Approved reviewed claims of $339,971.84 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 25-052 accepting state grant for wastewater treatment access road improvements (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 25-053 authorizing Change Order No. 3 for fire department facility project (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 PM (all ayes)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will conduct a final review of the proposed ATV/UTV ordinance. Council members will also discuss ideas for saving costs. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Final Review: ATV/UTV Ordinance
• Ways to Save (cost‑saving discussion)

City Council

The council will vote on multiple resolutions, including re‑appointing seasonal aquatic staff, accepting a $9,269 grant from the Minnesota DNR, and approving loans for The Belle’s Bistro and Steel Horse Tavern. Public hearings will be held on three zoning code amendments covering outside storage, residential parking areas, and public nuisances. The council will also award a $106,570.40 bid to Allied Blacktop Company for the 2025 pavement maintenance project.

• Resolution 25-041 – award bid to Allied Blacktop Company for 2025 pavement maintenance project, $106,570.40
• Resolution 25-038 – approve terms of a ROSE Program loan to The Belle’s Bistro, 1050 Enterprise Drive
• Resolution 25-039 – approve terms of a ROSE Program loan to Steel Horse Tavern, 114 Meridian Street North
• Resolution 25-040 – accept $9,269 grant from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, No Child Left Inside program
• Public hearings on Ordinance 25-07 (outside storage), Ordinance 25-08 (residential parking areas), and Ordinance 25-09 (public nuisances)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a potential ATV/UTV ordinance. The body will also discuss ways to save funds.

• Discussion of ATV/UTV Ordinance
• Discussion of Ways to Save

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider a pay request for the Fire Department Addition Project and two resolutions: one to award the bid for the 2025 Improvement Project and another to accept Bray Architects' proposal for conceptual planning and costs. The council will also approve a large assembly permit for the Belle Plaine Festival All‑Wheel Wednesdays scheduled throughout May to August 2025. Department reports and upcoming tentative meetings will be noted, but no public hearings are scheduled.

• Pay Request No. 9 from Project One Construction, Inc. for the Fire Department Addition Project
• Resolution 25‑032 to award the bid for the 2025 Improvement Project
• Resolution 25‑033 to accept Bray Architects' proposal and authorize conceptual planning and costs
• Approval of Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine Festival All‑Wheel Wednesdays on multiple dates in May‑August 2025

The council approved the $718,249.35 pay request for Project One Construction, Inc. for the fire department addition project. They also approved Base Bid Area A and Base Bid Area B for the 2025 Improvement Project with a 4‑1 vote. The large assembly permit for the Belle Plaine All‑Wheel Wednesdays events was approved as part of the consent agenda. Resolution 25‑033 was tabled, directing staff to obtain a structural analysis and further planning details.

• Approved $718,249.35 fire department addition claim (all aye)
• Approved Base Bid Area A and Base Bid Area B for 2025 Improvement Project (4-1)
• Approved Large Assembly Permit for All‑Wheel Wednesdays events (all aye)
• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda items including March 17 minutes (all aye)
• Tabled Resolution 25‑033 (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a work session to discuss items from the Public Works Department, review the Well Being Policy quarterly report, consider replacement of a Public Works employee, address posting of the work session agenda and packet, and explore ways to save.

• Public Works Department discussion
• Well Being Policy Quarterly Report
• Public Works Employee Replacement discussion
• Work Session Agenda & Packet Posting
• Ways to Save discussion

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A majority voted to proceed with advertising to fill the public works employee vacancy. The council also agreed to post the work‑session agenda and audio recording only after the meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:45 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Directed advertisement for public works employee replacement (majority)
• Approved posting agenda and audio only after meeting (majority)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning for cannabis cultivation and setbacks for Belle Plaine High School. The body is also considering updates to the city fee schedule and regulations for golf carts, ATVs, and UTVs.

• Ordinance 25-03: Zoning amendment for cannabis cultivation in the B-3 Central Business District
• Resolution 25-027: Variance for side and rear yard setbacks at Lot 1, Block 1 Belle Plaine High School
• Ordinance 25-06: Fee schedule amendments including new Golf Cart, ATV, and UTV permit fees
• Resolution 25-021: ROSE Program Loan for Belle Plaine Food Shelf Inc. at 128 Meridian Street North
• Ordinances 25-04 and 25-05: Repealing and replacing codes for motorized golf carts, ATVs, and UTVs

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to review department reports and handle routine administrative business. The council is scheduled to consider a resolution accepting a donation for emergency medical equipment.

• Resolution 25-020: Accepting a $780.00 donation from the Belle Plaine Lions Club for 15 LifeVac EMS Kits
• St. Patrick's Day Proclamation

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider several resolutions, including a request to advance municipal state aid funds for a principal bond payment, a temporary on‑sale liquor license for an April 26 event at Our Lady of the Prairie Church, and a review of the 2025 Pay Equity Report. The council will also vote on Resolution 25‑019, which authorizes the adoption of plans and specifications and the advertisement of bids for the 2025 Improvement Project. Additional items include a pay request for the Fire Department addition project.

• Resolution 25‑019 – Approve plans, specifications, and advertise bids for the 2025 Improvement Project
• Resolution 25‑018 – Review and approve the 2025 Pay Equity Report
• Resolution 25‑017 – Request advance of municipal state aid funds for municipal principal bond payment
• Temporary on‑sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church event on April 26, 2025 at 200 E. Church Street
• Pay Request No. 7 for Project One Construction for the Fire Department Addition Project

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider several resolutions, including a request to advance municipal state aid funds for bond payment and a temporary liquor license for an April 26 church event. The council will review the 2025 Pay Equity Report and a pay request for the fire department addition project. The primary action is the approval of plans, specifications, and the advertisement for bids for the 2025 Improvement Project.

• Resolution 25-019: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the 2025 Improvement Project
• Resolution 25-018: Review and approve the 2025 Pay Equity Report
• Pay Request No. 7 for Project One Construction for the Fire Department Addition Project
• Resolution 25-017: Request advance of municipal state aid funds for municipal principal bond payment
• Approve temporary on‑sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church event on April 26, 2025 at 200 E. Church Street

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will approve the minutes from the January 21 meeting, consider two liquor license requests, and authorize a construction cooperative agreement for trail maintenance with Scott County.

• Approval of January 21, 2025, Regular and Work Session minutes
• Liquor license for The Belle's Bistro at 1050 Enterprise Drive East
• Liquor license for Steel Horse Tavern at 114 North Meridian Street
• Resolution 25-014 for trail maintenance with Scott County
• Presentation of the 2024 EDA Annual Report

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider public comment and vote on a request for on‑sale, off‑sale, 2 AM and Sunday intoxicating liquor licenses for Yorway Custom Home Builders Inc., doing business as The Steel Horse Tavern at 114 North Meridian Street. The Council will also adopt a final plat for the Belle Plaine Water Resource Recovery Facility and approve a premise permit for German Days Inc. at Huck’s Shipwreck Saloon. Additional agenda items include adopting a public‑forum policy, reviewing department reports, and considering a pay request for the fire‑department addition project.

• Resolution 25‑011 – approve on‑sale, off‑sale, 2 AM and Sunday liquor licenses for The Steel Horse Tavern, 114 North Meridian St.
• Resolution 25‑012 – approve premise permit for German Days Inc. at Huck’s Shipwreck Saloon.
• Resolution 25‑013 – approve final plat for Belle Plaine Water Resource Recovery Facility.
• Pay Request No. 6 – Project One Construction request for fire department addition project.
• Resolution 25‑010 – adopt Belle Plaine City Council Public Forum Policy effective Jan 22 2025.

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on several resolutions, including accepting a $2,500 grant for a fishing derby and authorizing two grants for the library expansion project. The council will also approve the mayor and a council member as signatories for city financial transactions. Additional items include a claim for a well project and the approval of the annual Recycle/Clean Up Day.

• Resolution 25-007: Accept $2,500 grant from Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation for 2025 Hooks, Lines and Heroes Fishing Derby
• Resolution 25-008: Authorize Mayor Ryan Ladd and Council Member Brady Hartmann to sign financial transactions for the city
• Resolution 25-009: Authorize Minnesota Department of Education Library Construction Grant and Minnesota Management and Budget Grant for Belle Plaine Library Expansion Project
• Pay Request No. 1 from The Joseph Company, Inc. for Well No. 5 and Well House Project
• Resolution 25-006: Authorize the 36th Annual Recycle/Clean Up Day for Saturday, September 13, 2025