Becker public meetings in 2023

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2024 City Fee Schedule and the vacation of a portion of a former township road. The meeting also includes discussions on a minor subdivision for the Hubbard property and a bid award for the Domestic Headworks Screen Replacement Project.

• Public hearing: 2024 City Fee Schedule (Ordinance 278, 2nd Series)
• Public hearing: Vacation of part of former township road (Resolution 23-130)
• Minor Subdivision for Hubbard Property (Resolution 23-132)
• Domestic Headworks Screen Replacement Project Bid Award (Resolution 23-131)
• 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment (Resolution 23-128)

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application for the Hubbard property, which would divide a 20-acre parcel into three lots. The commission will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan and interview candidates for two open commission seats.

• Public hearing on Hubbard minor subdivision (RES PC 23-23) to divide 20 acres into 3 parcels
• Interviews for Planning Commission vacancies (Justin Robinson, Ron Pollock, Josh Schustak)
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan (no updates expected)
• Approval of minutes from November 27 and December 4, 2023 meetings

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will review and approve the agenda and minutes from September 11, 2023, hear a monthly market update, and receive an update on the Rural Child Care Innovation Program. They will also set EDA meeting times for 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Monthly market update for 55308 zip code
• Update on First Children's Finance Rural Child Care Innovation Program
• Set EDA meeting times for 2024

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review a request to rezone multiple properties from Agricultural to Industrial 3 following an annexation by Xcel Energy. Other items include discussions on a Kwik Trip agreement, a former township road vacation, and changes to the city fee schedule.

• Rezoning of multiple properties to Industrial 3 (Ordinance 277, 2nd Series)
• Encroachment Agreement for Kwik Trip (Resolution 23-126)
• Vacation of part of a former Township Road (Resolution 23-125)
• Public hearing regarding changes to the City Fee Schedule
• Fire Department property ownership (Resolution 23-124)

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on a resolution recommending the rezoning of approximately 295.08 acres of Xcel Energy property from Agricultural (AG) to Industrial 3 (I-3). The property was recently annexed into the city and is designated as Industrial Reserve in the comprehensive plan. The commission will consider Resolution PC 23-22 and may forward a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning Xcel Energy property (approx. 295.08 acres) from AG to I-3
• Resolution PC 23-22 recommends adding Section 11.12, Subdivision 8, (34) to the zoning ordinance
• Property includes PIDs 05-326-1001, 05-326-1400, 05-326-3100, 05-326-3401, 05-326-3402, 05-326-4400
• Annexation approved by City Council and Becker Township Board in November 2023
• Written comments due by 4:30 p.m. on meeting day to Community Development Director Jacob Sanders

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hear a presentation from consultants Mike Lamb and MSA on the ongoing rewrite of Chapter 11 Zoning Code, focusing on industrial and public/quasi-public districts, overlay districts, signs, definitions, and subdivision regulations. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the October 30 meeting and discuss upcoming vacancies and the Comprehensive Plan. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Zoning code rewrite presentation by Mike Lamb and MSA covering overlay districts, signs, definitions, and subdivision regulations
• Discussion of sign code changes, including off-premise signs and dynamic sign regulations
• Review of shoreland management and floodplain district standards
• Discussion of subdivision regulations for areas without public sewer and water
• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2023 meeting

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold public hearings to certify delinquent utility charges and weed/grass removal and tree trimming charges, and will consider a resolution for the Pebble Creek water feature restoration. The consent agenda includes hiring/termination reports, polling place designation, donation acceptance for youth sports storage sheds, and a pay request for street improvements. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and bill payments.

• Public hearing: Certification of Delinquent Utilities (Resolution 23-118)
• Public hearing: Certification of Weed/Grass Removal and Tree Trimming Charges (Resolution 23-119)
• Resolution 23-120: Pebble Creek Water Feature Restoration
• Resolution 23-116: Polling Place Designation
• Resolution 23-117: Donation Acceptance – Youth Sports Storage Sheds

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold a public hearing on partially vacating University Avenue SE and consider resolutions on annexing Xcel Energy properties, zoning code edits, and a THC product ordinance. They will also review 3rd quarter financials and approve several contracts and agreements, including a supplemental agreement for 2024 street improvements.

• Public hearing on partial vacation of University Avenue SE (Resolution 23-108)
• Annexation of Xcel Energy properties (Resolution 23-115)
• Zoning code edits (Ordinance 276, 2nd Series)
• Supplemental letter agreement with SEH for 2024 bituminous street improvements (Resolution 23-114)
• Ordinance amending city code on sale of THC products (Ordinance 275, 2nd Series)

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing a request from Xcel Energy to split a 472.86-acre property into two tracts via a registered land survey. The agenda also includes a presentation on the ongoing zoning code rewrite and discussions regarding the city's comprehensive plan.

• Public hearing for Xcel Energy registered land survey (RES PC 23-19 and 23-20)
• Public hearing for Chapter 11 Ordinance changes regarding industrial names
• Zoning code rewrite presentation by Mike Lamb and MSA Consulting
• Comprehensive Plan discussion

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including bond redemption and assessment payoff, a public works facility feasibility study, and a domestic headworks screen replacement. They will also set public hearings for certifying unpaid utility charges and partially vacating University Avenue SE. The agenda includes consent items like a new tobacco license and a donation from the Becker Lions Club.

• Resolution 23-103/23-104: 2010A bond redemption and assessment payoff
• Resolution 23-105: Domestic headworks screen and compactor replacement
• Resolution 23-106: Public Works facility feasibility study proposal
• Resolution 23-107: Public hearing for partial vacation of University Avenue SE
• New tobacco and cannabinoid licenses for Becker Tobacco Inc.

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 3, 2023, to consider several resolutions and reports. Key items include dedicating an easement for Birdie Lane, approving preliminary and final plats for G & K First Addition, adding internet and cameras to City Park, replacing a Toro mower with a Kubota tractor, and a 2024 irrigation computer upgrade. The council will also review a radio encryption project for the police department and a consent agenda covering personnel, benefits, donations, and pay requests.

• Resolution 23-101: Birdie Lane easement dedication
• Resolution 23-99/23-100: G & K First Addition preliminary and final plats
• Resolution 23-97: Adding internet and cameras to City Park
• Resolution 23-96: Replacement of Toro 4110 mower with Kubota tractor and accessories
• Resolution 23-94: Radio encryption project

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the preliminary and final plat of G and K First Addition, a 7.92-acre property owned by Gary Hammer that would be split into two lots. The commission will also discuss the ongoing zoning code rewrite with MSA and review the comprehensive plan as a standing item. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 28 meeting.

• Public hearing on preliminary and final plat of G and K First Addition (Resolutions PC 23-17 and PC 23-18)
• Zoning code rewrite update with MSA/Mike Lamb
• Comprehensive plan discussion as standing agenda item
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2023

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including establishing the 2024 preliminary property tax levies, purchasing police in-squad cameras, approving a rural child care innovation program agreement, and authorizing a John Deere tractor upgrade and a well pilot study. The agenda also includes committee reports, a consent agenda, and payment of bills.

• Resolution 23-92: Establish 2024 Preliminary Levies
• Resolution 23-91: Police In-Squad Camera Purchase
• Resolution 23-90: Well 7 & 8 Pilot Study
• Resolution 23-89: John Deere 6120 Front 3-Point Upgrade
• Resolution 29-93: First Children’s Finance Rural Child Care Innovation Program Memo of Agreement

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will consider approving a resolution to execute a Memo of Understanding for the Rural Child Care Innovation Program, a state-funded initiative to address childcare shortages. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July and August, a market report, and other economic development updates.

• Resolution 23-03 to approve Memo of Understanding for Rural Child Care Innovation Program (no cost to city)
• Approval of minutes from July 10 and August 14, 2023 meetings
• Monthly market report for 55308 zip code
• Updates on business visits and planning projects (e.g., Country Lumber, Dairy Queen)

The Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to execute a Memo of Understanding for the Rural Child Care Innovation Program. This 18-to-24 month process involves research and funding for community childcare. The board also received updates on local housing and commercial projects.

• Approved EDA Resolution 23-03 to execute Memo of Understanding for Rural Child Care Innovation Program (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 5, 2023, to consider several items including a rezoning ordinance, a cannabis use restriction on public property, and various resolutions and contracts. The agenda includes reports from committees and staff, as well as a consent agenda with multiple items such as pay requests and service contracts. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the August 15 regular and executive sessions.

• Rezoning of multiple parcels to R-3 (Ordinance 274, 2nd Series)
• Cannabis use on public property (Ordinance 273, 2nd Series)
• Purchase agreement for Potter Investments, LLC (Resolution 23-86)
• Xcel Leachate Trial Agreement (Resolution 23-88)
• Partial pay requests for street, utility, and water main improvements

The City Council approved the schematic design and budget for the City Hall and Police Department renovation. Other key actions included rezoning eight parcels for multi-family residential use and prohibiting cannabis use on city-owned property.

• Approved City Hall/Police Department renovation schematic design and budget (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 8 parcels from Single Family (R-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 contract with Hanson Paving for Pebble Creek Golf Club cart paths (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary wastewater handling agreement with Xcel Energy (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 23-87 regarding Kolbinger skatepark replacement for further review
• Approved sale of 5.63 acres to Potter Investments, LLC for $245,242.80 (Unanimous)
• Accepted body camera audit findings from Lynn Lembke Consulting (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 273, 2nd Series, prohibiting cannabis use on city-owned property (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone eight parcels in Evergreen Park North from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3), aligning with the city's Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the June 26, 2023 meeting and discuss the Comprehensive Plan. No development proposals are currently pending for the properties.

• Public hearing on rezoning 8 parcels (Lots 5-6, Block 2 and Lots 4-9, Block 3, Evergreen Park North) to R-3 (Resolution PC 23-16)
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan
• Owner Eichi Inc. supports rezoning; public comments received from Re/Max agent and Prairie Village Homes resident

The Planning Commission approved a resolution recommending the rezoning of 8 parcels from single-family residential (R-1) to multi-family residential (R-3). The parcels are owned by Marty Harstad and John McChesney. The commission also noted that the firm MSA has been hired to overhaul the city's Zoning Code over the next two years.

• Approved PC Resolution 23-16 recommending rezoning of 8 parcels from R-1 to R-3 (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2023 (5-0)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will meet on August 15, 2023, to consider two easement agreements with Xcel Energy (Resolutions 23-82 and 23-83), a golf cart lease update, and routine consent agenda items including hiring/termination reports. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, committee reports, and payment of bills.

• Easement Agreements with Xcel Energy – Resolutions 23-82 and 23-83
• Golf Cart Lease – Josh Kuha
• Hiring and Termination Reports for Pebble Creek and Becker Community Center
• Payment of the Bills
• Minutes from August 2, 2023 Regular Meeting and Executive Session

The City Council approved a new lease for 80 golf carts for Pebble Creek Golf Club. The council also approved property assessment agreements with Northern States Power and United Power and Land Company for water and sewer infrastructure improvements.

• Approved Resolution 23-84 to lease 80 golf carts from Versatile Vehicles for Pebble Creek Golf Club
• Approved Resolution 23-82 property assessment agreement with Northern States Power for water and sewer infrastructure
• Approved Resolution 23-83 property assessment agreement with United Power and Land Company for water and sewer infrastructure
• Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved August 15, 2023 agenda
• Approved Consent Agenda including hiring and termination reports for Pebble Creek Golf Club and Becker Community Center
• Approved payment of bills (checks 17691-17944 and 108813-108944)

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will discuss applying for a Rural Child Care Innovation Program grant through First Children's Finance Minnesota to address childcare shortages. They will also review updates on business visits, planning projects, and a monthly market report. The meeting includes routine agenda approval and minutes from July 10, 2023.

• Discussion of Rural Child Care Innovation Program grant application
• Monthly market report: 24 homes for sale in 55308, 8 sold in last 30 days
• Business visits: 66 of 77 active businesses contacted
• Country Lumber purchase agreement approved; closing pending plat recording
• Rezoning of lots off Edgewood Street from single family to high density

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold public hearings on a fee schedule amendment and easement vacations, review second-quarter financials, and consider consent agenda items including partial payments for street and pump station improvements. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and committee reports.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 272, 2nd Series – Chapter 2 Fee Schedule Amendment
• Public hearing: Resolution 23-81 – Energy Park Fifth Addition Easement Vacations
• 2nd Quarter Financials, 2023 – presented by Mark Ebensteiner
• Partial Pay App No. 4: Duininck, Inc. for 2021 Bituminous Street Improvements
• Partial Pay App No. 2: OMG Midwest dba Minnesota Paving & Materials for 2023 Bituminous Street Improvements

The City Council adopted Ordinance 272 to add fees for state plumbing reviews on commercial, industrial, and public building permits. The council also approved easement vacations for Energy Park Fifth Addition and authorized several infrastructure payments.

• Adopted Ordinance 272 to add state plumbing review fees for specific permits (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-81 vacating drainage and utility easements in Energy Park Fifth Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved $49,115.92 payment to Duininck, Inc. for 2021 Bituminous Streets Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $770,095.15 payment to OMG Midwest for 2023 Bituminous Streets Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $654,693.83 payment to RL Larson Excavating, Inc. for 2023 Business Park Pump Station Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved July 18 minutes and July 25-26 Budget Workshop minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for checks 17471-17690 and 108698-108812 (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The City Council approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including a $15,000 pickleball court resurfacing and a construction oversight agreement for 97th Street. The Council also updated the city code to allow a third-party consultant to perform state plumbing permit reviews.

• Approved $15,000 contract with SurfaceProMN to resurface Community Park Pickleball Courts (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-78 approving supplemental agreement with SEH for 97th Street Construction Phase Services, not to exceed $163,700 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 271, 2nd Series, allowing Rum River Consultants to complete state plumbing permit reviews (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 2nd to amend the City's fee schedule for plumbing reviews (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-79 approving contract with Westin Plumbing and Heating, Inc. for demolition and site remediation at 11310 150th Avenue SE for $10,550 (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel policy modifications and an easement agreement with Gary and Kris Hammer (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-80 to set a public hearing for the vacation of drainage and utility easements in Energy Park Fifth Addition (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council is reviewing the preliminary 2024 fire department budget and the 2023-2033 capital improvement plan. The budget shows a proposed 8% increase in total revenues and expenditures, with notable changes including a reduction in wages, an increase in professional services, and a significant rise in interest income. The capital plan outlines major equipment purchases and replacements, funded through fire levies, donations, and asset sales.

• 2024 fire budget totals $619,350 in revenues and expenditures, an 8% increase from 2023
• Capital plan includes $155,000 for Grass Truck 1 replacement in 2025 and $500,000 for Tanker Truck 2 in 2027
• Heavy Rescue 1 replacement estimated at $925,000 in 2031, including extrication equipment
• Ladder Truck 1 replacement scheduled for 2032 with $2,835,000 total cost, including debt service
• 2024 budget includes $30,000 for financial services from RedPath and $2,400 for actuarial reporting for fire relief pensions

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will review updates on the Rural Child Care Innovation Program and discuss creating a business incubation, accelerator, co-working, or pop-up space, using examples from Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, and Red Wing. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, minutes, and updates on market reports and business visits.

• Rural Child Care Innovation Program applications open July 10 – August 7, 2023; informational webinar July 24
• Discussion of business incubation/co-working space models: The Foundry (Fergus Falls), The Forge (Grand Rapids), Red Wing Ignite
• Monthly market report: 7 homes for sale in Becker built in 2023; 25 in 55308 zip code built 2022-2023
• June 12 minutes include projected tax capacity impact from Sherco decommissioning and potential transition aid

The Economic Development Authority discussed applying for a rural childcare grant and exploring a business incubation program. The board also received updates on local housing market data and business visits. The only financial commitment made was to split a golf hole sponsorship with Sherburne County.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to split sponsorship of a golf hole with Sherburne County for a Becker Chamber of Commerce event

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 5, 2023, to consider several resolutions, including a preliminary and final plat for Energy Park 9th Addition, a driveway variance, and a change order for Project 3. They will also review a street microsurfacing contract, a purchase agreement with Country Lumber, and various consent agenda items such as hiring reports, a noise exemption for Riverside Church, and partial pay applications for construction projects. The meeting includes public forum, committee reports, and approval of minutes from the June 20 meeting.

• Preliminary and Final Plat for Energy Park 9th Addition (Resolutions 23-72, 23-73)
• Driveway Variance (Resolution 23-71)
• Change Order No. 3 for Project 3
• Street Microsurfacing (Resolution 23-75)
• Country Lumber Purchase Agreement (Resolution 23-74)

The City Council approved the sale of 10 acres of city-owned land to Country Lumber for relocation and expansion. Council also approved plats for Energy Park Ninth Addition and a driveway variance for a residential property. Several infrastructure projects and street maintenance contracts were authorized.

• Approved sale of 10 acres in Business Park to Country Lumber for $435,600
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Energy Park Ninth Addition (Res. 23-72, 23-73)
• Approved driveway variance for 13242 Jefferson Street SE (Res. 23-71)
• Approved $88,050 change order for Business Park Pump Station Improvements
• Approved $146,314 contract with Fahrner for street microsurfacing (Res. 23-75)
• Approved letter to Becker Town Board regarding JPA/OAA/PS agreements
• Consensus to remain in the Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership
• Approved consent agenda including noise exemption for Riverside Church and various pay requests

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three items: approving or denying a proof of parking for Oakwood Community Church, a variance for a driveway parking pad at 13242 Jefferson Street SE, and the preliminary and final plat of Energy Park Ninth Addition. The church item was tabled from May 22, 2023, pending answers to commissioner questions. The plat is part of a proposed sale of city-owned industrial lots to Country Lumber.

• Oakwood Community Church proof of parking: 18 gravel spots to remain for up to 2 years, total 22 required for 86 seats (Resolutions PC 23-11 and PC 23-15)
• Variance for parking pad encroaching 5 ft into drainage/utility easement at 13242 Jefferson Street SE (Resolution PC 23-12)
• Preliminary and final plat of Energy Park Ninth Addition, including 10-acre replat for Country Lumber sale (Resolutions PC 23-13 and PC 23-14)
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023

The Planning Commission approved the preliminary and final plats for Energy Park Ninth Addition with amendments to lot orientation. The commission also approved a parking proof for Oakwood Community Church and a driveway setback variance for a property on Jefferson Street.

• Approved PC Resolution 23-11 for Oakwood Community Church proof of parking (5-0)
• Approved PC Resolution 23-12 recommending a 5-foot setback variance at 13242 Jefferson Street (5-0)
• Approved amended PC Resolution 23-13 recommending approval of Energy Park Ninth Addition preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved amended PC Resolution 23-14 recommending approval of Energy Park Ninth Addition final plat (5-0)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will consider several resolutions covering rail spur maintenance, park improvements, and facility upgrades, along with routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes reports from staff on watermain change orders, permitting software, and various capital projects.

• Resolution 23-58: Rail spur maintenance
• Resolution 23-60: BAC field lime replacement
• Resolution 23-61: Industrial clarifier coating
• Resolution 23-62: Parkview storm station rehab
• Resolution 23-63: SmartGov permitting software

The City Council approved several public works projects, including rail spur repairs and storm station rehab. The council also authorized funding for a new pavilion, playground equipment, and gym renovations. Additionally, the city adopted SmartGov permitting software.

• Approved repairs to City-owned rail spur (Resolution 23-58)
• Approved $68,193 for field lime replacement and warning tracks at Becker Athletic Complex (Resolution 23-60)
• Approved $54,500 to recoat mechanisms in Industrial Clarifiers 1 and 2 (Resolution 23-61)
• Approved $41,792.79 for Parkview storm lift station rehab (Resolution 23-62)
• Approved Change Order Number One for CR 53 to Edgewood Trunk Watermain Improvements
• Approved purchase of SmartGov permitting software for $17,007.03 in 2023 (Resolution 23-63)
• Approved $133,650 plus $5,000 contingency for Becker Community Center gym renovation (Resolution 23-66)
• Approved $125,000 for new playground equipment and $81,955 for rubber surfacing at Community Park (Resolutions 23-67, 23-68)

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will review its May minutes, hear a monthly market report, and receive a presentation from Finance Director Mark E. on future city fund projections. They will also discuss a BRECC site visit in Virginia and a business incubation project with Sherburne County Economic Development. The agenda includes routine items and updates, with no major decisions listed.

• Finance Director Mark E. presentation on future City fund projections
• BRECC update: site visit in Virginia
• Business Incubation Project discussion with Jessica Barthel, Sherburne County Economic Development
• Monthly Market Report by Voller

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the May 8, 2023, minutes. The board received a presentation on projected tax capacity and the potential impact of decommissioning Sherco plants. Staff provided updates on a business incubation project and the BRECC program.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding the 97th Street improvement bid, approving a Wold contract, and accepting the 2022 audit report. The agenda also includes a Freedom Days proclamation, a leachate evaluation report, and consent agenda items such as personnel policy updates and easement approvals.

• Resolution 23-54: 97th Street bid award
• Resolution 23-52: Wold contract approval
• Resolution 23-55: Acceptance of 2022 audit report
• Resolution 23-57: Suspension of rules for Freedom Days
• Resolution 23-51: Project 4 easements – Oakwood Church

The City Council approved the city's cost share for the 97th Street improvement project and authorized a contract for a leachate water review. Council also approved a master contract with Wold Architects and Engineers for City Hall and Police Department space analysis.

• Approved Resolution 23-54 accepting City portion of 97th Street improvement costs ($1,179,190.86)
• Approved agreement with SEH for Xcel/Sherco leachate water review ($19,060 pass-through cost)
• Approved Resolution 23-57 suspending certain City Codes for 2023 Freedom Days celebration
• Approved Resolution 23-52 for master contract with Wold Architects and Engineers
• Approved Resolution 23-55 accepting the 2022 Audit Report
• Approved Resolution 23-50 adding Juneteenth as an observed holiday
• Approved $618,315.62 payment to LaTour Construction, Inc. for water main improvements
• Approved $667,488.37 payment to RL Larson Excavating, Inc. for street and utility improvements

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will consider approving a site plan for Oakwood Community Church at 12900 1st Street SE, which requires 22 parking spaces for 86 seats. The resolution allows a reduced number of paved spaces initially, with conditions for future paving. The meeting will also include routine items like agenda adoption and minutes approval.

• Oakwood Church site plan proof of parking (PC Resolution 23-11)
• Condition: pave spaces adjacent to building, others within 2 years
• Parking requirement: 1 space per 4 seats, 22 spaces for 86 seats
• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2023

The Planning Commission tabled a resolution regarding proof of parking for Oakwood Community Church to allow the owner to answer questions at a future meeting. Staff provided updates on upcoming developments including Dairy Queen, Country Lumber, and Caterpillar.

• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled PC Resolution 23-11 for Oakwood Community Church proof of parking site plan (4-0)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing well exploration on a city-owned 212-acre site, replacing a lift station control panel, and approving other infrastructure and administrative items. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and a consent agenda.

• Resolution 23-39: Authorize Traut Wells for well exploration on 212-acre site, not to exceed $34,320
• Resolution 23-40: Approve lift station 7 panel replacement, total $39,281.30
• Resolution 23-41: Domestic influent screen compactor replacement engineering proposal
• Resolution 23-46: Toro mower deck replacement
• Resolution 23-47: Project 4 easements

The City Council approved multiple resolutions for water and wastewater infrastructure, including well exploration and equipment replacement. The council also adopted a new code enforcement policy and authorized a joint powers agreement for the reconstruction of 97th Street.

• Approved Resolution 23-39 for well exploration on 212-acre site not to exceed $34,320 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-40 to replace Lift Station #7 panel not to exceed $39,281.30 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-41 to hire HR Green for headworks screen and compactor engineering for $83,746.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-46 to purchase replacement mower decks not to exceed $12,500.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-47 for water main easement agreement with Lonny and Frances Seeley (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-49 for Business Park Pump Station construction services not to exceed $496,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-48 approving a Code Enforcement Policy with optional limiting language (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-45 to enter Joint Powers Agreement with Sherburne County for 97th Street reconstruction (Unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority is meeting to review its agenda and approve minutes from the April 10 meeting. They will receive updates on the monthly market report, business visits, and planning activities, and discuss economic development topics including a BRECC update and Economic Development Week. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Monthly market report: 11 homes for sale built before 2021; 16 new homes for sale in 55308 zip code
• Business visits: two local businesses moving out; incentives discussed with banks
• Planning: Dairy Queen drive-through CUP approved; UPS store near completion; old fire hall purchase agreement signed
• BRECC update: Becker volunteered for site visit; King Banaian speaking at Pebble Creek during Economic Development Week
• Discussion on potential sale of city-owned property for ice arena

The Becker Economic Development Authority met on May 8, 2023, and approved the meeting agenda and minutes from April 10, 2023, with no opposition. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates including a market report, business visits, and discussions on development projects.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 PM (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will consider several items related to the Prairie Village Homes development, including approving a revised park plan and two building plans. They will also continue a public hearing on zoning code changes for special events and interim uses, and hold a public hearing on the preliminary and final plat for T TOWN Second Addition.

• Resolution PC 23-06: Approve revised park site plan for Prairie Village Homes, declaring compliance with CUP upon construction of park and sign
• Resolution PC 23-09: Approve Greg Lindbom's revised building plans for a home in Prairie Village Homes
• Resolution PC 23-10: Approve Lumber One building plans for Prairie Village Homes
• Continuation of public hearing on Chapter 11 edits for special events and interim uses (Resolution PC 23-04)
• Public hearing on preliminary and final plat of T TOWN Second Addition (Resolutions PC 23-07 and PC 23-08)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including awarding a bid for the 2023 Street Improvements Project and approving a supplemental letter agreement with SEH for Project #4. The agenda also includes a recruitment incentive policy, an event patio railing, a code enforcement report, and a consent agenda with policy updates and a donation acceptance. The meeting is a regular session with no public hearings listed.

• Bid award for 2023 Street Improvements Project (Resolution 23-34)
• Supplemental Letter Agreement with SEH for Project #4 (Resolution 23-36)
• Recruitment Incentive Policy discussion
• Event Patio Railing discussion
• Consent agenda includes Resolution 23-35 (Resolution 23-01 Amendment) and Resolution 23-33 (Donation Acceptance)

The City Council awarded a contract for the 2023 Street Improvements Project and approved a new recruitment incentive policy for city positions. Council also authorized funds for railing replacements at Pebble Creek Clubhouse and engineering services for watermain improvements.

• Approved Recruitment Incentive Policy allowing up to $4,000 for approved positions
• Approved contract for 2023 Street Improvements Project (Resolution 23-34)
• Approved $12,500 for Pebble Creek Event Patio railing replacement via Lincoln Builders, LLC
• Approved supplemental letter agreement with SEH for watermain construction services not to exceed $268,000 (Resolution 23-36)
• Approved Electronic Funds Transfer Policy and related organizational appointments (Resolution 23-35)
• Accepted donations of $5,000 from eRoof, LLC and $600 from Liberty Paper, Inc. (Resolution 23-33)
• Approved revised Consent Agenda including Pebble Creek hiring/termination reports and Recreation and Leisure Benefits Policy update
• Approved payment of bills for checks 15766-15949 and 107919-108030

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will consider several resolutions, including the police department's 2022 annual report, a zoning and subdivision code rewrite agreement, a conditional use permit for a drive-through restaurant, a development master plan for the Sherburne County Power Plant property, a property sale with Becker Township, and an agreement for building official services. They will also discuss a contract for schematic design for a City Hall and police facility study. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval, consent agenda, and bill payments.

• Resolution 23-31: BAC Youth Ball Fields Addition
• Resolution 23-30: Zoning/Subdivision Code Rewrite Agreement
• Resolution 23-29: Drive-Through Restaurant Conditional Use Permit
• Resolution 23-28: Sherburne County Power Plant Property Development Master Plan
• Resolution 23-26: Property Sale with Becker Township

The City Council approved a contract to rewrite the zoning and subdivision code and authorized the addition of two junior ball fields at the Becker Athletic Complex. Other key actions included approving a conditional use permit for a Dairy Queen and the sale of the old fire hall to Becker Township.

• Approved Resolution 23-31 to add two junior ball fields at Becker Athletic Complex for $20,750
• Approved Resolution 23-30 for MSA Professional Services, Inc. to rewrite zoning/subdivision code
• Approved Resolution 23-29 for a Dairy Queen drive-through conditional use permit at 14245 Bank Street SE
• Approved Resolution 23-28 adopting the Sherburne County Power Plant Development Master Plan
• Approved Resolution 23-26 for the sale of the old fire hall to Becker Township
• Approved Resolution 23-25 for building official services from Rum River Consultants
• Accepted $59,000 proposal from Wold Architects for City Hall/Police Department schematic design
• Approved revised Consent Agenda including 2022 Year-End funds transfers and Water Comprehensive Plan amendment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a drive-through restaurant conditional use permit and the Sherburne County Power Plant Master Plan. A public hearing regarding Chapter 11 zoning edits was continued to April 24, 2023.

• Approved PC Resolution 23-03 recommending a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant (Dairy Queen) (4-0)
• Approved PC Res 23-05 recommending adoption of the Sherburne County Power Plan Development Master Plan (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for Chapter 11 Land Use Regulations (Zoning) amendments to April 24, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including rescinding property tax abatements for Project Pine and Project Jet Stream, awarding a bid for Project #4, and approving a planning services agreement with Stantec, Inc. The agenda also includes a discussion on long-term City Hall space needs and tax capacity, plus a consent agenda with routine items like hiring reports and grant agreements.

• Resolution 23-22: Rescinding property tax abatement for Project Pine and Project Jet Stream
• Resolution 23-24: Project #4 bid award
• Resolution 23-21: Planning services agreement with Stantec, Inc.
• Resolution 23-20: Replacement of 2013 Ford F550 with dump box and plow truck
• Consent agenda includes US Bank purchasing card agreement and Becker Lions Club donation

The City Council approved a $2,533,789.29 contract for watermain improvements and the purchase of a new Ford F550 truck. Council also approved a planning services agreement with Stantec, Inc. and rescinded a property tax abatement for Project Pine.

• Approved $2,533,789.29 contract to LaTour Construction for CR 53 to Edgewood watermain improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford F550 truck with dump box and plow for $73,104.30 after trade-in (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Stantec, Inc. for planning and land use services (Unanimous)
• Rescinded property tax abatement and prior agreements for Jet Stream LLC/Project Pine (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 donation from Becker Lions Club for Snuffy's Landing Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Purchasing Card Agreement with US Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved job description and authorization to hire Administrative Assistant — Community Development (Unanimous)
• Reached consensus to move forward with Wold Architects for facility space needs schematics

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will review its February minutes, hear updates on business visits and the monthly market report, and discuss the BRECC Commitment Coalition participation, pharmacy recruitment efforts, and a city logo apparel item. The agenda is largely routine with no major votes or public hearings scheduled.

• BRECC Commitment Coalition participation update
• Pharmacy recruitment and financial incentive research
• City logo apparel item discussion
• Monthly market report: 15 homes for sale in Becker, mortgage rate at 6.09%
• Business visits to Darter Plastics and Liberty Paper

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 13, 2023. Members received updates on local housing market trends, commercial building permits, and pharmacy research. No new ordinances or funding requests were decided.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will consider amendments to the R-2 zoning district to clarify lot density, dimensions, and setbacks, following a recent rezone. They will also vote on resolutions for the 2023 street improvement project plans and bid authorization, a community center AHU bid award, and a water softener replacement. The agenda includes several consent agenda items such as farm lease agreements and a donation acceptance.

• Ordinance 269, 2nd Series: R-2 lot density/dimension amendments
• Resolution 23-18: Xcel Energy/City of Becker AUAR
• Resolution 23-19: Approve plans/specs for 2023 Street Improvement and authorize bid
• Resolution 23-17: Community Center AHU bid award
• Consent agenda: farm leases, donation acceptance, contract terminations

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including street improvements and a new water softener for the Community Center. The council also adopted an environmental planning tool for business expansion and updated R-2 zoning lot dimensions.

• Approved $503,700 contract to McDowall Company for Community Center air handling unit and system controls
• Approved Resolution 23-19 authorizing bids for 2023 Street Improvement Project
• Approved Ordinance 269, 2nd Series, revising R-2 zoning lot density and dimensions
• Approved Resolution 23-18 adopting the Xcel Energy/City of Becker Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR)
• Approved $7,460.22 contract with H2O Pro Plumbing and Water Conditioning for Community Center water softener
• Approved Resolution 23-16 accepting $7,000 in donations from Becker Lions Club
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 farm lease agreements and Safe-Assure service renewal
• Approved payment of bills for checks 15281-15431 and 107620-107716

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss proposed edits to Chapter 11 of the city code, including changes to special event uses/permits and R-2 zoning district lot sizes and setbacks. They will also receive updates on the AUAR, Avalon Estates, staffing, and BRECC. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 30, 2023.

• Public hearing on Chapter 11 edits for special event uses/permits
• Proposed R-2 zoning changes: minimum interior lot area 8,625 sq ft, lot width 75 ft for single-family; side yard setback reduced from 15 to 10 feet
• Discussion of zoning/subdivision code proposals
• Updates on AUAR, Avalon Estates, staffing, and BRECC

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will consider a rezoning ordinance for a 35.42-acre parcel from agricultural to limited multiple family residential, approve bids for Business Park Pump Station improvements, and authorize purchase of property for a new lift station. They will also hear reports on golf course equipment purchases and approve routine consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 268, 2nd Series: Rezone 35.42-acre parcel (PID 05-325-2401) from AG to R-2
• Resolution 23-15: Bid award for Business Park Pump Station Improvements (Project #3)
• Resolution 23-14: City purchase of property for new lift station (Project 3)
• Pebble Creek Finn Golf Scooter purchase and driving range artificial turf replacement
• Consent agenda: hiring/termination reports, benefits policy update, job description update, BRECC MOU

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority is meeting to adopt revised EDA by-laws (Resolution 23-02), following City Council approval on February 7, 2023. The agenda also includes updates on business visits, planning, and economic development discussions, including a pharmacy research update and a BRECC application update. The meeting will also cover upcoming Economic Development Week in May and other administrative items.

• Adoption of EDA Resolution 23-02 revising EDA By-Laws
• Update on BRECC application and potential grant
• Discussion of Economic Development Week (May 8-12)
• Review of monthly market report and business visits
• Planning update: Dairy Queen on Bank Street, Google data center withdrawal

City Council Agendas

The City Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Sherburne County for road improvements and updated the Economic Development Authority's enabling resolution and by-laws. Council also directed consultants to refine a $6.5 million 'mid-term' option for City Hall and Police Station facilities. Additional funding for golf course irrigation pump repairs was approved.

• Approved Resolution 23-13 revising Economic Development Authority enabling resolution and by-laws
• Approved Resolution 23-12 for Joint Powers Agreement with Sherburne County for County Road 53 improvements ($1,236,852.76)
• Approved $5,166 in additional funding for golf course irrigation pump replacement
• Directed consultants to refine design and costs for 'Option 5' City Hall and Police Station facility plan ($6.5 million)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved revised Consent Agenda including $491,367.87 payment to Duininck, Inc. for 2021 Street Improvements
• Approved payment of bills (checks 14916-15097 and 107398-107517)

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by RO-LIZ LLC to rezone a 35.42-acre parcel (PID 05-325-2401) from Agricultural (AG) to Limited Multiple Family Residential (R-2). The commission will also discuss proposed edits to Chapter 11 regarding interim use permits for outdoor entertainment and sales in T-Town, and changes to R-2 zoning district lot width and density requirements. Other items include updates on the solar overlay group, T-Town parking, and staff positions.

• Public hearing on rezoning 35.42-acre RO-LIZ LLC parcel from AG to R-2 (Resolution PC 23-01)
• Discussion on Chapter 11 edits to allow outdoor entertainment and sales via interim use permits in T-Town
• Discussion on Chapter 11 edits to adjust R-2 lot widths and densities (e.g., single-family interior lot width 75 ft)
• Solar overlay group update
• T-Town parking update discussion

The Planning Commission recommended rezoning a 35.42-acre parcel from agricultural to limited multiple family residential (R-2). The commission also called for public hearings regarding Chapter 11 edits for the R-2 zoning district and T-Town interim use permits.

• Elected MaryJo Cobb as 2023 Chair (5-0)
• Elected Rick Hendrickson as 2023 Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution PC 23-01 recommending rezoning of 35.42 acres from Agricultural (AG) to Limited Multiple Family Residential (R-2) (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled discussion on Chapter 11 edits for T-Town outdoor entertainment and commercial interim use permits (5-0)
• Called for a February 27, 2023 public hearing on Chapter 11 edits for R-2 zoning district lot dimensions and setbacks

City Council Agendas

The City Council approved new pricing for city-owned lots and authorized asbestos remediation for a city-owned house. Council also accepted plans for watermain improvements to the Business Park and updated the city's fund balance policy.

• Approved Resolution 23-09 setting city-owned industrial lots at $1.00/sq ft and commercial lots at $4.00/sq ft
• Approved Resolution 23-11 to contract ECCO Midwest, Inc. for asbestos remediation at 11310 150th Avenue SE
• Approved Resolution 23-10 accepting plans for CR53 to Edgewood trunk watermain improvements and authorizing bids
• Approved Resolution 23-08 accepting donations from Bihlum Chi, LLC and Becker Lions Club
• Approved Fund Balance Policy update increasing minimum fund balance percentage from 40% to 60%
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved payment of bills (checks 14768-14915 and 107309-107397)

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will consider a resolution (EDA RES 23-01) to set marketing prices for city-owned industrial lots at $1.00 per square foot and commercial lots at $4.00 per square foot, down from current industrial pricing of $1.79/sf. They will also discuss amendments to EDA formation documents, including reducing board membership from seven to five and updating the purpose statement, and review a final application for the BRECC coal communities assistance program. The meeting includes election of officers, approval of minutes, and updates on market conditions and business visits.

• Resolution 23-01: set industrial lot price at $1.00/sf and commercial at $4.00/sf
• Proposed EDA bylaw changes: reduce members from 7 to 5, align council member terms to 4 years
• Final review of BRECC application for coal community economic diversification assistance
• Election of EDA officers (President, Vice President, Secretary)
• Monthly market report: 13 homes for sale in 55308, 30-year mortgage rate at 6.33%

The Economic Development Authority approved recommendations for city-owned property pricing and updates to EDA by-laws to be sent to the City Council. The board also elected its officers for the year. Staff provided updates on local real estate and the withdrawal of a Google data center proposal.

• Elected Kathy Hollenhorst as President (4-0)
• Elected Andy Voller as Vice President (4-0)
• Elected Caryn Dunderi as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-01 recommending industrial lot pricing at $1/sq ft and commercial at $4/sq ft (4-0)
• Recommended amendments to EDA Enabling Resolution, by-laws, and City Code 2.47 be brought to City Council (4-0)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2023, including the swearing-in of new council members Rick Hendrickson and Robin Dingmann. The council will consider resolutions on a zoning/subdivision code update RFP, a water comprehensive plan update, and a community center air handling unit replacement, along with other routine business.

• Swearing-in of Council Members Rick Hendrickson and Robin Dingmann
• Resolution 23-05: Request for Proposal to Revise and Update Zoning/Subdivision Code
• Resolution 23-04: City of Becker Water Comprehensive Plan Update
• Resolution 23-06: Becker Community Center Air Handling Unit Replacement
• Resolution 23-07: Approval of Plans and Specs for Project #3

The City Council approved a request to publish an RFP to overhaul the city's zoning and subdivision codes, which were last rewritten in 1995. The council also approved several infrastructure projects, including a water comprehensive plan update and a new business park lift station.

• Approved Resolution 23-05 to release RFP for zoning and subdivision code rewrite
• Approved Resolution 23-04 to hire HRGreen for water comprehensive plan update
• Approved $8,159.71 for Pebble Creek entrance sign replacement
• Approved Resolution 23-06 for Becker Community Center air handling unit plans and bidding
• Approved Resolution 23-07 for Business Park lift station and sewer force main plans and bidding
• Approved Resolution 23-01 for 2023 annual organizational appointments
• Approved new on-sale liquor license for DuelingBrews, LLC
• Approved $11,082.42 final payment to American Liberty Construction, Inc.