Becker public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 fee schedule. The body is also considering infrastructure improvements and a property purchase.
- Public hearing for 2022 Fee Schedule (Ordinance 249, 2nd Series)
- Approval of plans and specifications for improvements to 153rd Avenue and 127th Street
- Property purchase with Becker 2017 LLC (Resolution 21-104)
- WWTF HVAC Controls Upgrade (Resolution 21-105)
- Purchase of interior finishings for Event Space Update
City Council Agendas
The Council will review various city business including the 2022 Truth in Taxation budget presentation and potential changes to the city fee schedule. Discussion items include a power service agreement, municipal well field change orders, and several land use applications.
- Truth in Taxation: 2022 Budget Presentation
- Change Order No. 3 for 2020 New Municipal Well Field - Contract B: New Well House
- Conditional Use Permit for Drive-Through Coffee Shop
- River Oaks Estates Third Addition: CUP Amendment, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Applications
- Power Service Agreement with Diamond Leaf Power, LLC
City Council Agendas
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the certification of delinquent utilities. The body will also discuss premium pay, the replacement of indoor cycling bikes at the BCC, and weed/grass removal charges.
- Public hearing for Certification of Delinquent Utilities (Resolution 21-93)
- Discussion on Premium Pay
- BCC Indoor Cycling Bike Replacement
- Call for Public Hearing for Certification of Weed/Grass Removal Charges
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved the purchase of a new police squad car and a two-year irrigation pump maintenance plan for the golf course. The council also reviewed committee reports regarding municipal well fields, street projects, and park developments.
- Approval of $36,768.38 purchase for a new police squad car via Resolution 21-83
- Approval of $26,130 irrigation pump maintenance plan for the golf course
- Approval of $23,429 in change orders for the Pebble Creek Clubhouse addition
- Review of 2022 Enterprise Funds budget assumptions for water and sewer operations
City Council Agendas
The City Council will meet to discuss a potential offer for 212 acres of real property owned by Becker 2017 LLC. The body will also review squad car purchases and maintenance plans for irrigation pumps.
- Real estate negotiations for 212 acres owned by Becker 2017 LLC
- 2022 Squad Car Purchase (Resolution 21-83)
- Pebble Creek Clubhouse change orders
- 2022 Irrigation Pump Maintenance Plan
City Council Agendas
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding changes to the city fee schedule. The body will also consider several code updates and variances for fence height and a pavilion.
- Public hearing for Fee Schedule (Ordinance 243, 2nd Series)
- Code updates for Chapters 6, 9, and 11
- Brady Hannon fence height variance (Resolution 21-78)
- Snuffy’s Landing Pavilion variance (Resolution 21-79)
- G&M Outdoor Holdings purchase agreement (Resolution 21-80)
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss a property purchase with R. D. Offutt Company and a ski trail grooming contract with Sherburne County. The body will also call for a public hearing.
- Property purchase with R. D. Offutt Company (Resolution 21-76)
- Ski trail grooming contract with Sherburne County (Resolution 21-77)
- Call for Public Hearing
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss the establishment of 2022 preliminary levies. The meeting also includes a proposed property sale with Potter Investments, LLC and a fence height variance request.
- Resolution 21-73: Establish 2022 Preliminary Levies
- Resolution 21-75: Property Sale with Potter Investments, LLC
- Resolution 21-74: Fence Height Variance for Brian and Deborah Zachman-Marie Pflipsen
- Report on Snuffy’s Landing Park Pavilion
City Council Agendas
The City Council is meeting to award an alternate bid for the 2021 Street Improvement Projects and a bid for the Pebble Creek Clubhouse Addition. The street project involves a 50/50 cost share with Vonco.
- Resolution 21-72: Awarding the 2021 Street Improvement Projects alternate bid to Duininck
- Resolution 21-71: Pebble Creek Clubhouse Addition bid award
- Proposed contingency increase of $150,000 for the street project, bringing the total to $781,537.92
City Council Agendas
The City Council will meet to discuss asking prices and offers for three different real estate parcels. The body will also consider resolutions for WWTF industrial headworks replacement and an ArcGIS enterprise agreement.
- Closed session to develop asking price for Lot 1, Block 1 of Energy Park 7th Addition and Lot 3, Block 2 of Energy Park 5th Addition
- Closed session to develop offer for R D Offutt Company property (parcel 05-005-2400)
- Closed session to develop offer for G&M Outdoor Holdings LLC property (Lot 3, Block 1 of Becker Furniture World First Addition)
- Resolution 21-68 regarding WWTF Industrial Headworks MAU Replacement
- Resolution 21-66 regarding ArcGIS Enterprise Agreement
City Council Agendas
The City Council will meet to discuss 2nd quarter financials and hold a public hearing regarding an alcohol compliance violation. The body will also receive reports from several committees, including the Planning Commission and Budget and Finance Committee.
- Public hearing on Alcohol Compliance Violation with Chief Baloun
- Review of 2021 2nd Quarter Financials
- Reports from Fire Relief Association, Planning Commission, and Golf Committee
City Council Agendas
The City Council is meeting to consider awarding the base bid for the 2021 Street Improvement Project to Duininck. An alternate bid for improvements near the VONCO site, including turn lanes and a bypass lane, will be reviewed at a future meeting.
- Proposed award of 2021 Street Improvement Project base bid to Duininck
- Resolution 21-63 regarding the project bid award
- Project budget of $6,658,800
- Low base bid plus engineering fees totaling $3,322,907.04
City Council Agendas
The City Council will consider updates to the city fee schedule and a recreational vehicles ordinance. The meeting includes reviews of street improvement project bids and golf maintenance equipment leases.
- Public hearing for City Fee Schedule Update (Ordinance 241, 2nd Series)
- Recreational Vehicles Ordinance (Ordinance 237, 2nd Series)
- 2021 Street Improvement Project bid review
- 2022 Golf Maintenance Equipment Lease (Resolution 21-62)
- River Bend Second Addition Lot 1 Block 1 condition of sale (Resolution 21-60)
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss the adoption of the Becker 2040 Comprehensive Plan and a conditional use permit for a smoothie shop. The meeting includes public hearings regarding administrative fines, watering ordinance fees, and snow removal charges.
- Adoption of Becker 2040: Shaping A Better Becker Comprehensive Plan (Resolution 21-57)
- Public hearing on administrative fines in City Code Chapter 10 (Ordinance 238, 2nd Series)
- Public hearing on watering ordinance violation fees (Ordinance 239, 2nd Series)
- Certification of snow removal charges (Resolution 21-53)
- Purchase of a 2021 Bobcat 5600 Toolkat and SG 60 Stump Grinder (Resolution 21-58)
City Council Agendas
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding changes to the city fee schedule. The body will also consider a state capital budget request and a bid award for the WWTF Waste Receiving Station.
- Public hearing for Change to Fee Schedule (Ordinance 236, 2 Series)
- WWTF Waste Receiving Station Bid Award (Resolution 21-50)
- State Capital Budget Request (Resolution 21-52)
- Change Order #2 for 2019 Business Park Expansion
- Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Resolution 21-51)
City Council Agendas
The City Council is meeting to approve plans and specifications for the 2021 Street Improvement Project. If approved, staff will be authorized to advertise for bids, with tabulations expected for consideration on July 6, 2021.
- Proposed full reclaim and pave of 1st Street (Gardner St to Sherburne Ave), Liberty Lane (Sherburne Ave S to Energy Drive), and Sherburne Ave S (Liberty Lane to CSAH 11)
- Proposed addition of a bypass and turn lane near VONCO
- Estimated project cost of roughly $6,700,000
- Resolution 21-49 regarding plans and bidding authorization
City Council Agendas
The City Council will consider requests for public hearings regarding the Becker 2040 Comprehensive Plan and changes to the fee schedule. The body will also review contracts for municipal wellfield construction and utility engineering services.
- Call for public hearing to adopt Becker 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Call for public hearing for change to fee schedule
- Resolution 21-45: 2020 New Municipal Wellfield – Contract B: New Well House
- Resolution 21-47: Engineering services for Project #2 Utilities (CR 53)
- Resolution 21-46: Addition of new pickleball and basketball courts
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including watermain and wellfield construction. The body is also considering agreements regarding a site lease with New Energy Equity, LLC and wastewater treatment modifications with Liberty Paper, Inc.
- Access Easement Agreement and Site Lease Amendment with New Energy Equity, LLC (Resolution 21-40)
- 2020 Well No. 7 Transmission Watermain, Contract C (Resolution 21-41)
- 2020 New Municipal Wellfield, Contract A: Well No. 7 & 8 Construction (Resolution 21-42)
- Modifications to Wastewater Treatment Agreement with Liberty Paper, Inc. (Resolution 21-37)
- Lift Station #16 Panel Replacement (Resolution 21-35)
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss the issuance of $8.6 million in General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds. The meeting also includes reviews of utility rate and compensation studies, as well as updates to city ordinances regarding home occupations and accessory structures.
- Issuance and sale of $8,600,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2021A
- Water and Domestic Sewer Utility Rate Study presentation
- Job Classification and Total Compensation Study presentation
- Ordinance 232, 2nd Series: T-Town Accessory Structure Language Edits
- Ordinance 233, 2nd Series: Chapter 11 Home Occupation Language Edit
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss a solar power purchase agreement and several infrastructure resolutions. The meeting includes reports from various city committees and a proclamation for Arbor Day.
- Solar Power Purchase Agreement with New Energy Equity, LLC
- Domestic Influent Pump Replacement (Resolution 21-26)
- Water Tower #1 Exterior Painting (Resolution 21-27)
- Job Classification and Total Compensation Study Award (Resolution 21-28)
- Arbor Day Proclamation
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss the sale of general obligation bonds for street reconstruction and a new ordinance regarding targeted picketing in residential neighborhoods. The meeting also includes reviews of plat and permit requests and a presentation on the annual police report.
- Sale of $8,600,000 in General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2021A
- Targeted Picketing in Residential Neighborhood Ordinance #231, 2nd Series
- Preliminary and Final Plat for Foss Estates
- Conditional Use Permit for KC Danes Home Occupation
- Becker Splash Pad Resolution 21-25
City Council Agendas
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a five-year street reconstruction plan and the issuance of $8.6 million in General Obligation bonds. The body will also discuss residential development on city-owned property and a license agreement for Snuffy’s Landing.
- Public hearing on $8.6 million General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds (Resolution 21-13)
- RFP for residential development on city-owned property
- License agreement with Northern States Power Company for Snuffy’s Landing
- Professional services agreement with Flaherty & Hood
- Sherburne County COVID-19 update and Great River Regional Library presentation
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss a call for a public hearing regarding General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds. The meeting also includes reports on a road improvement grant application and a job compensation study.
- Call for Public Hearing for General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds
- Resolution 21-11: Cooperative Local Road Improvement Project Grant Application
- RFP for Job Classification and Total Compensation Study
- Review of 4th Quarter Financials for 2020
City Council Agendas
The City Council will meet to review committee reports and approve bills. The agenda includes guest presentations from the Sherburne County Attorney’s Office and Farm Friend’s Barn.
- Annual Report from Sherburne County Attorney’s Office
- Presentation from Farm Friend’s Barn
- Payment of city bills
- Reports from Fire Relief Association, Budget & Finance, and Planning Commission