Becker public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved the 2023 City Fee Schedule and authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire a sewer easement. The council also approved conditional use permits for school expansions and a local business, and updated city codes regarding solar energy and utility charges.
- Approved 2023 City Fee Schedule via Ordinance 265, 2nd Series
- Approved Resolution 22-92 for Becker Public School campus expansion CUP
- Approved Resolution 22-93 for Charlie's Bar and Grill addition and outdoor bar CUP
- Approved Ordinance 267, 2nd Series updating solar energy system and farm definitions
- Approved Ordinance 266, 2nd Series revising water and sewer availability charges
- Approved Resolution 22-95 authorizing condemnation of property for Project #3 sewer easement
- Approved $1,753,293.88 payment to RL Larson Excavating, Inc. for County Road 53 improvements
- Approved $147,059.90 final payment to Minnesota Paving for street improvements
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval for expansions at the Becker Public School campus and Charlie’s Bar and Grill. The board also approved updates to solar energy codes and a specific house plan for River Oaks Villas. Additionally, the commission reached consensus to move a zoning code overhaul RFP to the City Council.
- Recommended approval of expansion for Becker Public School Campus additions and renovations (5-0)
- Recommended approval of CUP for Charlie’s Bar and Grill addition, outdoor bar, and entertainment (5-0)
- Recommended ordinance amending solar energy system/farms code to include DC voltage (5-0)
- Approved Price Custom Homes house plan for River Oaks Villas with condition that adjacent lots use similar two-story styles (5-0)
- Reached consensus to move zoning code overhaul RFP to City Council
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed potential grant applications for coal-reliant economy diversification and proposed updates to the EDA purpose statement and bylaws.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved the 2023 governmental fund budget and levy, as well as the EDA and enterprise fund budgets. The council also approved a new three-year labor agreement for Public Works, Streets, and Parks employees.
- Approved 2023 governmental fund budget and levy (Resolution 22-89)
- Approved 2023 EDA final levy (Resolution 22-90)
- Approved 2023 water, domestic sewer, and industrial sewer fund budgets (Resolution 22-91)
- Approved three-year labor agreement for Parks/Streets/Public Works employees
- Approved Resolution 22-85 for the annexation of three properties from Becker Township
- Scheduled public hearing for City Fee Schedule changes for December 20
- Approved Resolution 22-87 for snowblower replacement cost of $51,864.50
- Approved Resolution 22-88 for an Initiative Foundation grant for a water plan
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission continued a public hearing regarding school renovations and called for a new public hearing on solar energy system edits. The commission also reached a consensus to move proposed water and sewer connection price edits to the City Council.
- Continued public hearing for Becker School campus renovations and additions to Dec. 19, 2022 (5-0)
- Called for public hearing on Dec. 19, 2022, regarding Chapter 11 solar energy system edits (5-0)
- Consensus to move Chapter 3 SAC/WAC edits to City Council for review
- Approved amended August 29, 2022 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved October 31, 2022 minutes (3-0, 2 abstain)
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved the sale of a city-owned lot to TRH Properties, LLC for $29,000 and authorized the purchase of a new snowblower. The council also certified delinquent utility and weed removal charges to the tax rolls and approved a new in-house Building Official job description.
- Approved Resolution 22-76 certifying delinquent utilities to tax rolls
- Approved Resolution 22-77 certifying delinquent weed/grass removal charges to tax rolls
- Approved Resolution 22-83 to purchase Snow Wolf Alphablower for $48,426.50
- Approved Building Official job description and authorization to advertise
- Approved Resolution 22-81 canvassing 2022 election results
- Approved Resolution 22-69 to sell city property to TRH Properties, LLC for $29,000
- Approved Resolution 22-79 to publish draft Xcel Energy/City of Becker AUAR
- Approved Resolution 22-82 to apply for Corridors of Commerce Grant
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the October 10, 2022, minutes. Members received updates on industrial environmental reviews, local housing market trends, and business park marketing.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved a second-stage irrigation pump maintenance plan for the golf course. Council also scheduled public hearings to consider certifying unpaid utility and weed removal charges for property tax collection. A consent agenda including a PFAS monitoring agreement and a wellfield payment was approved.
- Approved irrigation pump maintenance plan by EH Renner (estimated $24,479.00)
- Scheduled public hearing for Nov 15, 2022, regarding unpaid utility charges
- Scheduled public hearing for Nov 15, 2022, regarding unpaid weed/grass removal charges
- Approved Resolution 22-73 for PFAS statewide monitoring with MN Pollution Control Agency
- Approved Legislative Services Agreement with Lockridge Grindal Nauen through Dec 31, 2024
- Approved $136,225.62 payment to American Liberty Construction, Inc. for New Municipal Wellfield
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved payment of bills (checks 13695-13886 and 106765-106872)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission postponed the public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Becker Schools renovations and additions. The delay occurred because traffic study findings were not submitted in time for the City engineer's review.
- Adopted the agenda (3-0)
- Approved September 26, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved October 10, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Continued public hearing for Becker Schools renovations and additions to November 28, 2022 (3-0)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority is reviewing updates on the Highway 10 corridor and business park developments. The meeting includes discussions regarding residential market trends and upcoming solar development proceedings.
- Highway 10 – 1st Street Corridor project updates
- Public Utility Commission solar development agreement update
- Residential development discussion for the east side of Elk River
- Planning Commission code updates
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will receive updates on the Highway 10 corridor plan and residential development. The body will also discuss business park updates, including solar development and a monthly market report.
- Highway 10 Corridor Plan update
- Business park solar development update
- Residential development update
- Monthly market update from Voller
- Site Selector Guild update
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will elect a president, vice president, and appoint a secretary for 2022. The body will also receive updates on the Highway 10 corridor plan, business park solar development, and residential projects.
- Election of 2022 President and Vice President
- Appointment of 2022 Secretary
- Monticello update from Rachel Leonard
- AUAR process discussion with Stantec
- Highway 10 Corridor Plan update
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary for 2022. The body will also receive updates on the Highway 10 corridor plan, business park solar development, and residential development.
- Election of 2022 President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Highway 10 Corridor Plan update
- Business park solar development update
- Residential development update
- Site Selector Guild event (March 2–5)