Becker public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Authority
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 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 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)