Becker public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on amendments to Chapter 11 (Zoning) to regulate cannabis businesses, including buffer zones, zoning restrictions, and a cap on retail shops; and another on amendments to Chapter 12 (Subdivision) to clarify parkland dedication formulas. The commission will also appoint a member to a vacant seat for a three-year term.

• Public hearing on Resolution PC 24-17: Amendments to Chapter 11 Land Use Regulations to regulate cannabinoid businesses, including buffer zones, zoning restrictions, and a cap on retail licenses.
• Public hearing on Resolution PC 24-18: Amendments to Chapter 12 Subdivision Regulations to revise parkland dedication formulas and conditions under section 12.50.
• Appointment to fill an upcoming Planning Commission vacancy (3-year term).
• Proposed ordinance includes a maximum of two high-potency cannabis retail shops, as previously discussed.
• Cannabis cultivation allowed in agricultural districts, production in industrial, and retail in commercial zones.

The Becker Planning Commission recommended adoption of zoning amendments to regulate cannabis businesses, including a 500-foot buffer from schools and daycares and a cap of two retail licenses. The commission also continued a public hearing on subdivision regulations to January 27, 2025, after concerns about proposed parkland dedication fees. Amy Stanger was recommended for reappointment to Seat 5 for a three-year term.

• Approved Resolution PC 24-17 recommending cannabis zoning amendments (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on Chapter 12 subdivision regulations to Jan 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended Amy Stanger for reappointment to Planning Commission Seat 5 (4-0, Stanger abstained)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission calendar (5-0)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold an executive session to discuss a draft cannabinoid ordinance (Chapter 6). The agenda also includes a round table discussion before adjournment. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for deliberation only.

• Draft Cannabis Code Discussion (Chapter 6 – Cannabinoid Draft Ordinance) with clean and redline versions included

The City Council held an executive session to review the first draft of a cannabis ordinance regulating higher-potency cannabis businesses. The city will register businesses while the state issues licenses, and the ordinance will align with zoning code. A public hearing on cannabis zoning is scheduled for December 30.

• Reviewed first draft of cannabis ordinance (no vote)
• Scheduled public hearing for cannabis zoning on December 30

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 291, 2nd Series to adopt the 2025 Fee Schedule. The council will also discuss change orders for the PD/City Hall renovation project and consider an interim police chief contract. Consent agenda items include tobacco license renewals, fund transfers, and a leachate agreement amendment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 291 adopting 2025 Fee Schedule
• Change Orders No. 2 and 3 for PD/City Hall Project
• Interim police chief contract discussion
• 2024 Park Improvements Summary report
• Consent agenda: 2025 Tobacco License Renewals, Resolution 24-109 Fund Transfers, GRE Leachate Agreement Amendment No. 3

The Becker City Council approved the 2025 fee schedule (Ordinance 291), two change orders for the police/city hall project, and a temporary employment agreement for retired Police Chief Mike Meehan as interim chief. The consent agenda, including personnel policy updates and a partial pay request, was also approved. No public comments were made during the fee schedule hearing.

• Approved Ordinance 291, 2nd Series adopting the 2025 Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders No. 2 and No. 3 for PD/CH project, funded from contingency (unanimous)
• Approved temporary employment agreement with Mike Meehan as interim police chief (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel policy updates, tobacco license renewals, and Resolution 24-109 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills (checks #112200-112284 and #24293-24555) (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will hear an overview of the Sherburne County housing study and receive updates on local development projects, including the Fairway Ridge Apartments, G-Will Liquors, and Bill’s Family Foods. The meeting will also include a feasibility study update from Northspan and a monthly market update.

• Sherburne County Housing Study Overview (projects 5,200 new housing units needed by 2030)
• Feasibility Study Update - Northspan (business incubator feasibility study)
• Monthly Market Update (14 homes for sale in 55308 zip code, 9 sold in last 30 days)
• Construction updates: Fairway Ridge Apartments second building, G-Will Liquors, Bill’s Family Foods
• Amazon closes on 348-acre property in City’s industrial park (no permits applied yet)

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing and consider adopting the 2025 governmental and enterprise fund budgets and levies. Other items include several resolutions for agreements, a public hearing for the 2025 fee schedule, and consent agenda items including license renewals.

• Truth in Taxation hearing and adoption of 2025 Governmental Fund Budgets and Levies (Resolutions 24-105, 24-106)
• Adoption of 2025 Enterprise Fund Budgets (Resolution 24-107)
• Long Duration Energy Storage Battery Sewer Agreement (Resolution 24-102)
• Supplemental Letter Agreement with SEH for 2024 Industrial Park Trunk Utility Study (Resolution 24-104)
• Call for public hearing and review of 2025 Fee Schedule changes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss cannabis-related matters and an upcoming vacancy on the commission. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and these two discussion topics.

• Cannabis discussion
• Upcoming Open Planning Commission Seat

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council executive session scheduled for November 19, 2024, was cancelled. The proposed 2025 meeting schedule (Item 1) was moved to the regular meeting on the same date. The planned discussion of a 212-acre well drilling project and other items were not held.

• Proposed 2025 meeting schedule moved to regular meeting
• 212-acre well drilling discussion (cancelled)
• Executive session cancelled

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will consider Resolution 24-99 approving a supplemental letter agreement with SEH for the 2025 Street Improvements. They will also receive an update on the police chief hiring process and act on a consent agenda that includes a $563,114.84 partial payment to APX Construction Group for the City Hall/PD Renovation. Other routine items include approval of minutes, a donation acceptance, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Supplemental Letter Agreement with SEH for 2025 Street Improvements (Resolution 24-99)
• Partial Pay Request No. 4 to APX Construction Group for $563,114.84 for City Hall/PD Renovation
• Police Chief hiring process update
• Donation Acceptance (Resolution 24-100)
• Approval of 2025 Meeting Schedule

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the status of JTF grant funding and receive an update on a feasibility study. The board will also approve minutes from July and October 2024 meetings and hear monthly market and other updates from staff.

• JTF Grant Funding Status update
• Feasibility Study Update
• Approval of minutes from July 8 and October 14, 2024 meetings
• Monthly Market Update by Andy Voller
• Updates on EDA, Planning, and other items

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council is meeting to canvass the November 5, 2024 General Election results and certify them via Resolution 24-98. The resolution declares Mayor-elect Mark Kolbinger (1,699 votes) and Council Members-elect Mike Doering (1,157 votes) and Becky Olmscheid (1,303 votes), with terms expiring at the end of 2028. The meeting is primarily procedural to formalize the election outcome.

• Resolution 24-98 certifying election results and declaring Mark Kolbinger as Mayor-elect, and Mike Doering and Becky Olmscheid as Council Members-elect
• Mayor race: Tracy Bertram 872 votes, Mark Kolbinger 1,699, write-in 8
• Council race (elect 2): Greg Lindbom 1,084, Michael Doering 1,157, Becky Olmscheid 1,303, write-in 20
• Voter turnout: 82% with 2,760 total votes cast (2,252 in person, 508 absentee)
• Newly elected officials’ terms expire at end of 2028

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 290, adding rules for the city-owned yard waste site, and several resolutions including termination of the Recycling Board Joint Powers Agreement, awarding an HVAC bid for the wastewater treatment facility storage building, and a turnback agreement for County Road 53. The consent agenda includes a $403,885.99 partial pay request for the City Hall/Police Department renovation. Committee reports and third-quarter financials will also be reviewed.

• Resolution 24-94: Termination and Dissolution of Recycling Board Joint Powers Agreement
• Resolution 24-95: WWTF Storage Building HVAC Bid Award
• Ordinance 290: Adding Section 10.50 – Rules for City Owned Yard Waste Site
• Resolution 24-96: County Road 53 Turnback Agreement with Sherburne County
• Partial Pay Request No. 3: $403,885.99 for City Hall/PD Renovation

City Council Agendas

The City Council is reviewing the 2025 budgets and Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) for water, domestic sewer, and industrial sewer utilities. The discussion includes updated wage and benefit assumptions and proposed fee schedule changes for residential, commercial, and industrial users.

• Proposed 2025 residential water fees ranging from $2.92 to $3.84 per unit
• Proposed 2025 domestic sewer base fee of $12.81
• Proposed industrial sewer rates of $3.75 (Jan-June) and $3.95 (July-Dec)
• Water utility capital expenditures budgeted at $477,100 for 2025
• Proposed 4% general wage increase for PW Water/Sewer Union employees

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on approving a plan set for a ranch-style home at 14937 117th St SE, which was previously subject to a 2022 directive favoring two-story designs. They will also discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, including cannabis regulations. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 30 and October 21 special meetings.

• Approval of plan set for Price Custom Homes ranch-style home at 14937 117th St SE (River Oaks Villas)
• Discussion of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) including cannabis regulations
• Approval of minutes from September 30, 2024 and October 21, 2024 meetings
• Consideration of 2022 condition requiring two-story homes for future River Oaks Villas lots

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed Unified Development Code, focusing on sign regulations. Agenda items include review of sign standards for residential, commercial, mixed-use, institutional, and industrial districts, as well as general standards, temporary signs, and non-conforming signs. No other agenda items will be added.

• Discussion of Unified Development Code Article II (Signs), including permitted signs by district and dimensional standards
• Proposed sign height limits: up to 45 ft in industrial districts, 35 ft in commercial corridors
• Temporary sign regulations: up to 60 days per year with permit requirement
• Non-commercial speech substitution clause allowing owners to substitute commercial copy with non-commercial messages
• General standards prohibiting signs that obstruct traffic views or are within 150 ft of residential structures

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council is meeting in an executive session to discuss the ongoing Unified Development Ordinance update, which includes revisions to zoning, subdivision regulations, signs, and definitions. The update aims to simplify readability, align with state law and Supreme Court rulings, and support staff administration. No formal action is expected at this session; the council is reviewing progress and next steps toward a potential adoption in December 2024.

• Zoning code update presentation by Jacob Sanders with project scope, goals, and milestones
• Update covers Articles I (Zoning), II (Signs), III (Subdivision Regulations), IV (Definitions) of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Project includes public engagement via Fall-Fest booth (Sept 28), focus groups, and open house (Nov 11-14)
• Planning Commission to hold public hearing and consider adoption on November 25
• City Council scheduled to consider final adoption on December 17

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold a public hearing to certify delinquent utility and weed/grass charges for property tax assessment. They will consider approving a utility rate study that recommends increases in water and sewer rates from 2025-2027. Other items include purchases for Pebble Creek Golf Club and a heavy-duty utility vehicle, and final pay requests for several infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing on certification of delinquent utility and weed/grass charges (Resolutions 24-91, 24-92)
• Approval of utility rate study with proposed 3% water service rate increase, 2% water usage increase, and 5% sewer rate increase
• Beverage cart purchase for Pebble Creek Golf Club
• 2025 heavy duty utility vehicle replacement
• Final pay requests: LaTour Construction for 2023 Trunk Water Main Improvements, RL Larson Excavating for 2022 Street & Utility Improvements and 2023 Business Park Pump Station Improvements

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will consider a resolution recommending approval of the Rural Child Care Innovation Program Community Solution Action Plan, which aims to address child care shortages. The plan outlines four goals to expand child care capacity and awareness, developed through community surveys and stakeholder engagement. The board will also approve minutes from three prior meetings and receive updates on the local housing market and other city projects.

• Resolution 24-05 recommending approval of the Rural Child Care Innovation Program Community Solution Action Plan for child care
• Approval of minutes from August 12, August 29 (special), and September 17 (special) meetings
• Monthly market update: 29 homes for sale, 11 sold in last 30 days in 55308 zip code
• CivicServ update from Community Development Director Jacob Sanders

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will meet in executive session to discuss a utility rate study. The session also includes a round-table discussion among council members. No formal votes or public decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session discussion of utility rate study with presenters Lorrie Franz and Mark Ebensteiner
• Round-table discussion among council members

The City Council held an executive session to review a completed water and wastewater rate study. The study recommends a 3% increase in water service rates and a 2% increase in usage rates, plus a 5% annual increase in domestic sewer base and tier 2 usage rates for 2025-2027. No formal action was taken; the rate study will be presented for formal acceptance on October 15.

• Reviewed water and wastewater rate study (no vote)
• Scheduled formal rate study acceptance for October 15
• Scheduled utility budget and CIP presentations for November 6
• Scheduled fee schedule discussion for December 3 executive session
• Scheduled public hearing on fee schedule for December 17

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed vacation of Pine Street SE, tied to redevelopment of the former Bill's Superette site. They will also consider a future land use map amendment and rezone for Breakwater Technology, adjust fence height regulations, approve a MN DEED grant agreement, and review a $610,860.82 street improvement pay request. Several resolutions and ordinances are up for adoption.

• Public hearing on Pine Street SE vacation (Resolution 24-86) for Rademacher Family Partnership redevelopment
• Breakwater Technology future land use map amendment (Resolution 24-87) and rezone (Ordinance 288)
• Fence height adjustment ordinance (Ordinance 289) amending Chapter 11
• Approval of MN DEED grant agreement (Resolution 24-85)
• Partial pay request No. 4 to OMG Midwest for $610,860.82 for 2024 Street Improvements

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will hold three public hearings: one to consider amending fence height regulations for single-family corner lots to allow 6-foot fences in one front yard, and two related to Breakwater Technology Park LLC—a land-use map amendment and a rezoning of three recently annexed parcels from Agricultural to Industrial (I-3). The commission will also approve minutes from August 26 and receive updates on the MSA/Mike Lamb schedule and the Minnesota APA Conference.

• Public Hearing: Fence height regulation for single-family corner lots (RES PC 24-14)
• Public Hearing: Future Land Use Map amendment for Breakwater Technology parcels (RES PC 24-16)
• Public Hearing: Rezoning three annexed parcels from AG to I-3 (Industrial) for Breakwater Technology (RES PC 24-15)
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Schedule Update for MSA / Mike Lamb

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss several public works resolutions and a bond sale for the Police Department and City Hall project. The body will also consider a public hearing for the vacation of Pine Street SE.

• EDA Bond Sale for Police Department / City Hall Project (Resolution 24-81)
• Payment of $217,190.93 to APX Construction Group, LLC for 2024 City Hall / PD Renovation
• Proposed vacation of Pine Street SE (Resolution 24-82)
• Water Truck #2 Replacement (Resolution 24-76)
• Water Tower #3 Valve Replacement (Resolution 24-77)

The council approved a $5.76 million lease revenue bond for the Police Department/City Hall project, with a 3.7% interest rate over 15 years. They also approved several equipment and infrastructure purchases, including a water truck, water tower valve replacement, well exploration, and HVAC upgrades. A public hearing was set for October 1 to consider vacating Pine Street SE for a redevelopment project.

• Adopted Resolution 24-81 approving $5.76M bond sale for Police/City Hall project (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-76 for Water Truck #2 replacement, not to exceed $72,902.83 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-77 for Water Tower #3 valve replacement by Wruck Excavating, not to exceed $27,162 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-78 for additional well exploration by Traut Wells, not to exceed $60,000 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-80 for RAS Building MAU replacement by McDowall, not to exceed $32,760, contingent on attorney review (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-79 for WWTF Storage Building HVAC plans and specs, authorizing bid process (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 24-82 setting public hearing for Oct 1 on Pine Street SE vacation (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including $217,190.93 partial pay request for City Hall/PD renovation (all in favor)

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will hold a special meeting to approve the sale of lease-revenue bonds for a combined Police Department and City Hall project. Key documents include a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, Indenture of Trust, and Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, with Resolution 24-03 authorizing the issuance. The meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024, at 4:30 PM.

• Authorization of Resolution 24-03 for the issuance and sale of Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A) for the Police Department/City Hall project
• Approval of Ground Lease Agreement between the City and EDA for a leasehold interest in the property
• Approval of Lease Agreement and Indenture of Trust with U.S. Bank Trust Company as trustee
• Moody's assigned an A1 rating (one notch below Aa3) for the lease-revenue bond issue
• Bond sale expected to close on September 17, with final sale numbers to be added before approval

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss the adoption of 2025 preliminary levies and a development agreement for Elk Wynd Creek Second Addition. The meeting also includes a proposed annexation of 120.084 acres from Clear Lake Township.

• Adoption of 2025 Preliminary Levies (Resolution 24-74)
• Annexation of 120.084 acres from Clear Lake Township (Ordinance 287, 2nd Series)
• Elk Wynd Creek Second Addition Development Agreement (Resolution 24-73)
• Payment of $783,662.20 to OMG Midwest dba Minnesota Paving & Materials for 2024 Street Improvements
• Payment of $14,662.30 to RL Larson Excavating, Inc. for 2023 Business Park Pump Station Improvements

Economic Development Authority

The Becker Economic Development Authority will interview two applicants, Paige Krumme and Roy McIntyre, for a position on the EDA. The agenda includes call to order, agenda approval, interviews, and adjournment. No other business is scheduled.

• Interview of Paige Krumme for EDA appointment
• Interview of Roy McIntyre for EDA appointment

Planning Commission

The Becker Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to increase the maximum fence height in commercial zoning districts from 8 feet to 10 feet. The commission previously recommended approval of this change at its July 29 meeting.

• Discussion of ordinance amendment to allow 10-foot fences on side and rear portions of commercial properties

The Becker Planning Commission voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for September 30, 2024, to consider amendments to Chapter 11 regarding fence height regulations for single-family residential corner lots. The discussion centered on allowing six-foot side yard fences with a three-foot setback, provided sight triangles at intersections are not obstructed. No final decision on the code change was made; the hearing will gather public input.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 29, 2024 minutes as amended (5-0, Robinson abstained)
• Set public hearing for September 30, 2024 on Chapter 11 fence height edits for corner lots (5-0)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will vote on a police squad car purchase (Resolution 24-69) for $45,909.94 and an annexation objection period waiver (Resolution 24-71). Discussions are scheduled on the Becker Community Center flooring replacement, locker room renovation, and an archery range parking lot. A lifesaving award will be presented to Officer Preston Voigt. Consent agenda items include a donation acceptance and pay applications.

• Police squad car purchase: Resolution 24-69, $45,909.94
• Annexation objection period waiver: Resolution 24-71
• Becker Community Center flooring replacement discussion
• Becker Community Center locker room renovation discussion
• Archery Range parking lot discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a progress report from Northspan regarding a business incubator feasibility study. The board will also discuss a grant extension and a business incubator in Hutchinson.

• Northspan 30% Progress Report on Business Incubator Feasibility Study
• JTF Grant Extension discussion
• Hutchinson Business Incubator discussion
• Monthly Market Update
• EDA Board Member Application review

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will meet on August 7, 2024, to approve minutes from previous meetings, hear committee reports, and discuss a proposed ordinance adjusting commercial fence heights (Ordinance 286). They will also receive the 2nd quarter financials for 2024 and consider a consent agenda including licenses, pay requests, and a donation acceptance.

• Chapter 11 – Commercial Fence Height Adjustment – Jacob Sanders, Ordinance 286, 2nd Series
• 2nd Quarter Financials, 2024 – Mark Ebensteiner
• Temporary Liquor License for Becker Lions Club
• Donation Acceptance – Resolution 24-68
• Partial Pay Request No. 5: McDowall Company for 2023 BCC HVAC Air Handling Unit

The Becker City Council approved Ordinance 286, 2nd Series, which increases the maximum commercial fence height from 8 to 10 feet in commercial zoned areas, while keeping the front-yard prohibition. The council also approved a $5,750 bronze plaque for Kolbinger Park, the consent agenda with multiple pay requests, and the payment of bills.

• Approved Ordinance 286, 2nd Series, amending Chapter 11 to allow 10-foot commercial fences (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 286 Summary for publishing (all in favor)
• Approved $5,750 purchase and installation of Kolbinger Park monument plaque (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including pay requests: $36,610.15 (HVAC), $397,495.11 (pump station), $211,252.76 (street improvements) (all in favor)
• Approved payment of bills, checks #111256-111385 and #22397-22621 (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to increase the maximum fence height in commercial zoning districts from 8 feet to 10 feet. The change is requested by a property owner to match existing fencing on adjacent land. Staff recommends approval, and a resolution (PC 24-13) is scheduled for a vote.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution PC 24-13 to amend Section 11.21 of the zoning code, raising commercial fence height maximum from 8 to 10 feet in side and rear yards
• Front-yard fence prohibition in commercial districts would remain unchanged
• Request submitted by Al Stewart of Structural Buildings for property zoned C-HWY

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend approval of an ordinance amendment allowing 10-foot fences on side and rear portions of commercial properties in the C-COM and C-HWY zoning districts, up from the current 8-foot maximum. The recommendation was made via PC Resolution 24-13 and will go to the City Council for final action. The commission also approved the June 24, 2024, minutes as amended, with one abstention.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 24, 2024 minutes as amended (4-0, Robinson abstained)
• Closed public hearing on fence height amendment (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PC Resolution 24-13 for 10-foot fence height in commercial zones (5-0)

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will vote on resolutions to replace roofs at the Press Building (wastewater plant) and Public Works Red Steel Building. They will also consider a consent agenda with a donation acceptance, a pay request for 2023 Business Park Pump Station improvements, and personnel items. Committee reports from various boards will be heard, and minutes from July 2 will be approved.

• Resolution 24-66: approve $74,662 quote from All Elements Inc. for Press Building roof replacement (not to exceed $82,200)
• Resolution 24-67: approve Public Works Red Steel Building re-roof (cost not specified in agenda)
• Consent agenda: Partial Pay Request No. 10 to RL Larson Excavating for 2023 Business Park Pump Station Improvements
• Consent agenda: Donation acceptance (Resolution 24-65)
• Approval of draft minutes from July 2, 2024 regular council and executive session meetings

Economic Development Authority

The authority will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of Economic Development District No. 1 at the city hall property. The meeting includes consideration of resolutions to issue $5,970,000 in bonds for renovations and utility improvements. Other updates include business incubator progress and board vacancy information.

• Public hearing for Economic Development District No. 1 establishment
• Proposed issuance of $5,970,000 in public project lease revenue bonds
• Update on Northspan consultant agreement for business incubator study
• EDA board member vacancy extension update
• Kwik Trip opening progress update

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will meet on July 2, 2024, to consider infrastructure projects and development plats. Agenda items include the demolition and rebuilding of a Public Works cold storage block building and reviewing Elk Wynd Creek Second Addition plats. The council will also address a Community Energy Transition Grant Program application.

• Demolition and rebuild of Public Works cold storage block building (Resolution 24-64)
• Preliminary and final plats for Elk Wynd Creek Second Addition (Resolutions 24-61, 24-62)
• Community Energy Transition Grant Program application approval (Resolution 24-53)
• Maintenance of city-owned rail spur (Resolution 24-60)
• Business incubator feasibility study agreement (Resolution 24-63)

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing a preliminary and final plat for 23 single-family lots at Elk Wynd Creek Second Addition. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding updates to the city's zoning code.

• Preliminary and final plat for Elk Wynd Creek Second Addition (23 lots)
• Zoning Code presentation regarding commercial and mixed-use districts

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review proposals for replacing play equipment at Kolbinger Park and selecting a business incubator consultant. The agenda also includes the refurbishment of industrial generator switchgear and several license renewals.

• Resolution 24-49: Replacing play equipment at Kolbinger Park with a budget up to $84,500
• Selection of a Business Incubator Consultant
• Refurbishment of industrial generator switchgear
• New tobacco, cannabinoid, and liquor licenses for Kwik Trip
• Resolution 24-56: Goose Mitigation Plan

Economic Development Authority

The board will consider a resolution for reimbursing costs related to the Police Department and City Hall project. Members will also review consultant approval for a business incubator feasibility study. Updates on industrial lot purchases and a board member resignation are also scheduled.

• Resolution 24-01 regarding reimbursement for Police Department/City Hall project costs
• Resolution 24-02 for approving a consultant for the Business Incubator Feasibility Study
• Review of construction bids for the City Hall/Police Department project, with the lowest bid at $5,890,000
• Update on an industrial lot purchase

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will consider a proclamation for Freedom Days and a resolution supporting Sherburne County’s CET Grant Application. The council will also review the Synagro Biosolids Hauling Agreement and a payment request for pump station improvements.

• Freedom Days Proclamation
• Resolution 24-51: Supporting Sherburne County’s CET Grant Application
• Synagro Biosolids Hauling Agreement
• RL Larson Excavating, Inc. partial pay request for 2023 Pump Station Improvements
• Resolution 24-52: Suspension of Rules for 2024 Freedom Days

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including the Police Department and City Hall renovation and street improvements. The body will also review park equipment replacements and updates to private road ordinances.

• Police Department / City Hall Renovation Project bid acceptance (Resolution 24-45)
• 2024 Street Improvements construction services agreement with SEH (Resolution 24-48)
• Kolbinger Park and City Park disc basket equipment replacements
• Ordinance 285, 2nd Series regarding Chapter 11 edits for private roads
• Acceptance of MN/DOT Active Transportation Grant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue a public hearing regarding amendments to Chapter 11 Land Use Regulations. The body will also receive a presentation on the city's zoning code rewrite from MSA / Mike Lamb Consulting.

• Continuation of public hearing for Amendment to Chapter 11 Land Use Regulations (RES PC 24-10)
• Zoning Code Presentation by MSA / Mike Lamb

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider several land use items, including plats for Gilyard Second Addition and River Oaks Fourth Addition. The body will also discuss the sale of city-owned property and the replacement of a Public Works skid steer.

• Public hearing on easement vacations (Resolution 24-36)
• Public hearing on Chapter 2 Fee Schedule Amendment (Ordinance 284, 2nd Series)
• Public Works skid steer replacement (Resolution 24-43)
• 2024 Street Life Extension - Microsurfacing (Resolution 24-33)
• Pebble Creek Tunnel Storm Station Rehab (Resolution 24-34)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing building plans for Jurek Brothers Construction in the Prairie Village Homes development. The agenda also includes a conditional use permit for motor vehicle services on Bank St SE, several plat applications, and an amendment to Chapter 11 Land Use Regulations.

• Building plan approval for Jurek Brothers Construction at Prairie Village Homes
• Conditional Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Services at 14195 Bank St SE
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Gilyard Second Addition
• Amendment to the River Oaks Estates Planned Unit Development
• Preliminary Plat for River Oaks Fourth Addition

City Council Agendas

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to certify unpaid snow and utility charges. The body will also consider resolutions for equipment replacements and facility improvements.

• Public hearing for certification of snow and utility charges (Resolutions 24-26, 24-27)
• 2024 BAC Improvements (Resolution 24-23)
• Skate Park Replacement (Resolution 24-24)
• Public Works utility cart and pull-behind mower replacements (Resolutions 24-25, 24-28)
• Easement vacation public hearing call (Resolution 24-21)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a Request for Proposals for a market analysis and business incubator feasibility study. The body will also discuss tax abatement policy and provide updates on local market trends and business activities.

• RFP for Market Analysis and Business Incubator Feasibility Study
• Discussion on tax abatement policy
• Review of $145,000 services agreement with ILT Academy for educational programs
• Update on Kwik Trip construction and traffic monitoring
• Update on Microsoft's 295-acre parcel and Elk River Technology's 348-acre property

City Council Agendas

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the Chapter 2 Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes decisions on a street improvement bid award and a sign height variance.

• Public hearing on Chapter 2 Fee Schedule Amendment (Ordinance 284, 2nd Series)
• 2024 Street Improvement Bid Award (Resolution 24-20)
• Sign Height Variance for DQ (Resolution 24-19)
• Chapter 11 C-COM Amendment (Ordinance 283, 2nd Series)
• New tobacco and cannabis license applications

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings to decide on a sign height variance for Dairy Queen and a text amendment to allow motor vehicle services in the C-COM zoning district. The body will also receive a zoning code presentation and discuss the Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing for a 4-foot sign height variance at 14245 Bank Street SE (Dairy Queen)
• Public hearing for Resolution PC 24-03 to allow motor vehicle service as a conditional use in the C-COM district
• Zoning Code presentation by Mike Lamb and MSA
• Discussion on the Comprehensive Plan

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss a public hearing for Chapter 2 fee schedule amendments and review reports on the City Hall and Police Department renovation. The body is also considering resolutions for a police squad car purchase and topographic survey work.

• Call for Public Hearing: Chapter 2 Fee Schedule Amendment
• Resolution 24-13: Police Department Squad Car Purchase
• Resolution 24-15: 212-Acre Topographic Survey Work
• Resolution 24-16: Lift Station #7 Pump Replacement
• Payment to LaTour Construction, Inc. for County Road 53 to Edgewood Trunk Watermain Improvements

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The body will also receive updates on the local housing market, child care surveys, and the ILT scholarship funds.

• Election of EDA officials
• Monthly market update for zip code 55308
• First Children’s Finance RCCIP child care surveys
• JTF and ILT scholarship fund outreach
• Planning updates

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss authorizing bids for the 2024 Street Improvement project and a cart path improvement plan. The body is also considering an ordinance amendment regarding massage establishments and a request for proposals for an archery range.

• Resolution 24-12: 2024 Street Improvement Plans and Specs Bid Authorization
• Ordinance 282, 2nd Series: City Code 6.27 Amendment regarding Massage Establishments
• Archery Range Request for Proposal
• Acceptance of 2024 Sherburne County Score Funding Grant
• Cart Path Improvement Plan discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a sign height variance for a Dairy Queen location. The body will also discuss land use training and the city's Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing for a 4-foot sign height variance at 14245 Bank Street SE (Dairy Queen)
• Land Use Training provided by the League of Minnesota Cities
• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan

City Council Agendas

The Becker City Council will review 4th quarter 2023 financials and discuss a professional services agreement for HVAC at the WWTF storage building. The body is also considering approvals for stop signs on Birdie Lane and an environmental assessment for Xcel Energy.

• Professional Services Agreement for WWTF Storage Building HVAC (Resolution 24-10)
• Xcel Energy LDES Environmental Assessment Approval (Resolution 24-09)
• Additional stop signs on Birdie Lane (Resolution 24-11)
• Review of 4th Quarter 2023 Financials

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review updates on the Rural Child Care Innovation Program and the Becker Business Expo. The body will also discuss a Minnesota Housing homeownership workshop and the Just Transition funds award.

• Rural Child Care Innovation Program (RCCIP) updates
• Just Transition funds award and allocation
• Becker Business Expo
• Minnesota Housing Homeownership Workshop on March 13
• Monthly market update for zip code 55308

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss a rezoning request for the Elk River Technologies parcel and the approval of a Joint Powers Agreement for the Becker Fire Department. The meeting also includes reports on equipment and seating purchases for Pebble Creek.

• Rezoning of the Elk River Technologies Parcel (Ordinance 280, 2nd Series)
• Becker Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement Approval (Resolution 24-08)
• Parking Regulation T-TOWN edit (Ordinance 281, 2nd Series)
• Pebble Creek Event Seating, Patio, and Kitchen Equipment purchases
• New Cannabinoid and Massage Establishment business licenses

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a sign height variance and a property rezoning. The body will also discuss a city code edit and receive a zoning code presentation from MSA.

• Public hearing for a 4-foot sign height variance at Dairy Queen (14245 Bank Street SE)
• Public hearing to rezone Xcel Energy property (PID 60-00502-0010) from split I-2/I-3 to Industrial 3
• Public hearing for Chapter 11 Section 11.20 Code Edit
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Zoning Code Presentation by Mike Lamb of MSA

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss purchasing new squad car and base radios to replace unsupported equipment. The body is also considering a grant application for a trail extension along County Road 23.

• Contract with Granite Electronics/Motorola for 9 police radios totaling $54,511.92
• Resolution 24-04 supporting an Active Transportation Grant application for a trail extension along County Road 23
• Annual report from Sherburne County Attorney’s Office
• 2024 Planning Commission seat appointments
• Acceptance of donations via Resolution 24-03

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews and discussions regarding potential members. The commission will consider Justin Robinson, Ron Pollock, and Josh Schustak.

• Interviews for Planning Commission membership: Justin Robinson
• Interviews for Planning Commission membership: Ron Pollock
• Interviews for Planning Commission membership: Josh Schustak

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is discussing updates on local construction projects and the Rural Childcare Innovation Program. The body is also reviewing market data and labor statistics for Sherburne County.

• Update on Avalon apartment construction and twin home units
• Status of Kwik Trip building permit and stormwater management plan
• Opening of Dairy Queen and construction of new Country Lumber building
• Annexation of over 200 acres by Xcel zoned as Industrial 3
• Onboarding for First Children’s Finance Rural Childcare Innovation Program

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss the publication of an environmental assessment for Xcel Energy's Long Duration Energy Storage System pilot project. The body is also reviewing the replacement of aged fitness equipment at the Becker Community Center.

• Resolution 24-02: Approval to publish Xcel Energy LDES Environmental Assessment
• Proposed $39,627 contract with Johnson Fitness and Wellness for BCC fitness equipment
• Resolution 24-01: Organizational and Committee Appointments
• Options, Inc. Contract
• Hiring and Termination Reports for Administration and Becker Community Center