Big Lake public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
EDA Packets
The BLEDA approved a resolution regarding substandard buildings at 160 Lake St. N to qualify for a Redevelopment TIF District. The board also decided to hold a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss the future of the City Hall and community school buildings.
- Approved Resolution 2023-07 regarding substandard buildings at 160 Lake St. N (unanimous)
- Approved motion to hold Joint City Council & BLEDA meeting regarding City Hall and Community School Buildings (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve proclamation for October 2023 as Big Lake Manufacturing Month (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Commissioner Cindy Lemm and authorized advertising for the open seat (unanimous)
- Approved BLEDA List of Claims for July and August 2023 and accepted budget report (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council Packets
The Council held a special workshop to review the 2024 draft Enterprise Fund Budgets, utility rates, and the Capital Improvement Plan. No final budget or levy decisions were made; the Council directed that the franchise fee program be returned for further discussion at a future workshop.
- Adopted proposed agenda (unanimous)
- Tabled decision on franchise fee program for future workshop discussion
- Adjourned meeting at 5:15 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council Packets
The City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use of a 63.25-acre parcel from agricultural to industrial. The decision allows for the development of a semi-truck maintenance and storage facility. The Council also approved a consent agenda containing multiple administrative actions and licenses.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-58 changing land use from Agriculture to Industrial at 19564 CR 15 NW (unanimous)
- Approved List of Claims
- Approved Council Workshop Minutes of August 9, 2023
- Approved Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2023
- Approved Special Budget Workshop Minutes of August 10, 2023
- Approved temporary liquor license for the Wave at Lupulin Brewing for September 12, 2023
- Approved Non-Royalty Agreement with HomeServe for residential service line insurance
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-57 for a 3.2% Off-sale Malt Liquor License for Family Dollar
City Council Packets
The Council approved the sale of THC infused drinks at Lake Liquors and directed staff to rehabilitate Water Tower No. 3 in 2024. Members also proposed changes to the year-end meeting schedule and discussed the potential elimination of the city's franchise fee program.
- Authorized sale of THC infused drinks at Lake Liquors (unanimous)
- Directed staff to rehab Water Tower No. 3 in 2024 and stagger others every five years
- Directed staff to move November 22 meeting to November 27, 2023
- Scheduled Public Input Hearing for November 27 and continuation for November 29
- Cancelled the second Council Meeting in December
- Scheduled Joint Committee Workshop for December 5, 2023
- Scheduled Joint City/County/Township/School Meeting for January 18, 2024