Big Falls public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Big Falls City Council will meet to adopt the final General Fund budget and set the 2024 tax levy. The agenda also includes acknowledging a $30,000 donation from the Big Falls Lions Club for the Special Projects Fund.
- Adoption of Final General Fund Budget and 2024 Tax Levy (Resolution 2023-14)
- $30,000 donation from Big Falls Lions Club to Special Projects Fund (Resolution 2023-15)
- Cigarette license renewals for Muni and Pritchard’s Corner
- Acceptance of 2022 Wellhead Protection Plan Annual Summary
Council
The City Council will discuss the 2024 General, Water, and Sewer budgets. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a timber sale on city property and land leases.
- 2024 General, Water and Sewer Budgets discussion
- Timber Sale (City Property)
- Land Leases
- MPCA Violation Letter Update
- Write-In Vote Counting
Council
The Big Falls City Council will meet to discuss the 2024 preliminary general fund budget and set the 2024 tax levy. The agenda also includes updates on a multi-housing grant and an MPCA violation letter.
- Resolution 2023-12: Adopting a preliminary 2024 General Fund Budget
- Setting the 2024 tax levy collectible
- Update on SCDP Multi-Housing Grant
- MPCA Violation Letter update in Fire/EMS report
Meeting
The City Council adopted Resolution 2023-13 to set the preliminary 2024 General Fund Budget and tax levy. The city also received notification of a $170,430.00 HUD grant for multi-housing. Council approved over $60,000 in disbursements and payroll.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-13 for preliminary 2024 General Fund Budget and tax levy
- Approved disbursements of $60,428.79 and August payroll
- Approved Fire Dept to pay both MPCA violation fines
- Approved move to Catalis for website development
- Approved August regular meeting minutes and financial reports
- Approved liquor, Fire/EMS, and maintenance reports
- Tabled removal of Pet License Ordinance
- Tabled designated parking spots for liquor store employees
Council
The Big Falls Fire/EMS Department will hold a public meeting to review the proposed CY2024 Preparedness Budget. The budget is funded through the Big Falls Fire/EMS Taxing District.
- Review of proposed CY2024 Preparedness Budget
Council
The City Council will meet to approve June minutes, financials, and a $15,000 donation to the Special Projects Fund. The meeting also includes updates on a vacant commissioner seat and an MPCA violation letter.
- Resolution 2023-08: Lions Club donation of $15,000 to Special Projects Fund
- Update on Commissioner vacancy and ongoing election
- MPCA Violation Letter update in Fire/EMS report
- Approval of cemetery plot purchase for Tufvander
Meeting
The City Council voted to stop renewing land leases following contract violations. The council also approved a construction bid for liquor store roof repairs and authorized over $103,000 in disbursements.
- Approved consent agenda including May minutes, financial reports, fireworks permit, Airport M&O Contract, and Juneteenth holiday MOU
- Approved disbursements of $103,946.97 and May payroll
- Approved Nelson Construction bid #2 for liquor store roofs and porch
- Decided not to renew any land leases due to contract violations
- Tabled $21,373 playground equipment bid to pursue grants
- Decided to defer expensive Community Building elevator repairs
Council
The City Council will review the May financial reports and minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding land leases and an update on an MPCA violation letter.
- Adoption of Resolution 2023-06 for Airport M&O Contract
- Approval of MOU for Juneteenth as a paid holiday
- Review of May financials
- Update on MPCA Violation Letter
- Revisiting of land leases
Meeting
The Big Falls City Council approved the consent agenda including meeting minutes, financial reports, and a one-day liquor license for the Lions Club. They also approved $75,635.38 in disbursements and payroll, the liquor report, the maintenance report, and the CERC budget. A land lease extension was granted, and the council decided to consult an attorney regarding city rights before further action.
- Approved consent agenda including April minutes, financial reports, and Lions Club liquor permit
- Approved disbursements totaling $75,635.38 and payroll
- Approved liquor report
- Approved maintenance report
- Approved CERC 2024 budget
- Granted land lease extension; will mail letter to lessee
- Decided to contact attorney regarding city rights on land leases
Council
The council will review the April meeting minutes, financials, and a Lions Club gaming permit. The agenda also includes updates on MPCA violations and planning for Fourth of July road closures.
- Lions Club One-Day Off-Site Gaming Permit approval
- MPCA Violation Letter update
- Fourth of July main road closure planning
- Review of April financials
Meeting
The City Council approved the March financial reports, payroll, and several resolutions. The council also authorized a bid for Community Building double doors and a cup order for the liquor department.
- Approved disbursements of $52,336.41 and March payroll (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2023-04 to reestablish precincts and polling places (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2023-05 accepting Grant Navigator Funding (unanimous)
- Approved liquor department cup order (carried)
- Approved bid for Community Building double doors and increased bio-hazard costs (unanimous)
- Approved SCDP Public Hearing Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March regular meeting minutes and financial reports (unanimous)
- Accepted and signed Labor Agreement
Council
The City Council is holding an informational meeting to address questions regarding a proposed Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) activity.
- Public hearing for the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP)
Meeting
The City Council approved a consent agenda including a $15,000 donation from the Big Falls Lions Club and a new schedule of fees. Council approved disbursements totaling $87,875.21 and the Camp Host Agreement. A public hearing for the SCDP was scheduled for April 10.
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2023-01 ($15,000 Lions Club donation)
- Approved Resolution 2023-02 (Ducks Unlimited Temp Gambling License)
- Approved Resolution 2023-03 (LMC Grant Navigation Support)
- Adopted Ordinance 227 (Schedule of Fees)
- Approved disbursements of $87,875.21 and January payroll
- Approved liquor, Fire/EMS, and maintenance reports
- Approved changes to and adoption of the Camp Host Agreement
- Set SCDP Informational Public Hearing for April 10 at 6:45 p.m.
Council
The City Council will review several resolutions and a schedule of fees. The agenda includes reports from the Commissioner, Liquor, Fire/EMS, and Maintenance departments.
- Resolution 2023-01: Donation from Big Falls Lions Club
- Resolution 2023-02: Ducks Unlimited Temp Gambling License
- Resolution 2023-03: LMC Grant Navigation Support
- Ordinance 227: Schedule of Fees
- Review and approve Camp Host Agreement changes
Meeting
The City Council approved a new union contract effective through March 1, 2026, including updated insurance contributions and longevity pay. The council also approved $61,062.30 in disbursements and payroll. A proposed ordinance regarding Cannabinoid Products was tabled.
- Approved union contract for 2023-2026 (unanimous)
- Approved disbursements of $61,062.30 and January payroll (unanimous)
- Approved January regular meeting minutes, financial reports, and a kennel license for Sursely (unanimous)
- Approved liquor report (carried)
- Approved Fire/EMS report (carried)
- Approved maintenance report (carried)
- Approved Clerk-Treasurer report (carried)
- Tabled Ordinance 227 regarding Cannabinoid Products licensing
Council
The Big Falls City Council will hold a third reading of Ordinance 227, which would establish licensing regulations for the sale of cannabinoid products. The council will also review a camp host agreement and discuss union negotiations. Other routine items include approving minutes, financials, a kennel license, and disbursements.
- Third reading of Ordinance 227: Establish licensing regulations for the sale of cannabinoid products
- Review Camp Host Agreement
- Union negotiations
- Approve kennel license for Sursely
- Approve disbursements and payroll
Meeting
The City Council approved $35,070.99 in disbursements and December payroll. The council also finalized 2023 mayoral appointments for various city commissions and boards. A review of the Camp Host Agreement was tabled until February.
- Approved consent agenda including December minutes, financial reports, and audit agreement with Brady Martz
- Acknowledged LMC Dividend of $4,060.00
- Approved disbursements of $35,070.99 and December payroll
- Approved liquor report
- Approved maintenance report
- Tabled Camp Host Agreement review for February meeting
- Appointed 2023 commissioners for water, sewer, streets, weed, CERC, timber, airport, liquor, and parks
- Designated TruStar Credit Union as official depository and Rainy Lake Gazette as official newspaper