Waite Park public meetings in 2021

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The City Council is reviewing a draft ordinance to establish a Civil Service Personnel system. The proposal outlines the creation of a personnel board and defines which city employees are included in or excluded from the classified service.

• Establishment of a Civil Service Personnel system
• Creation of a three-member personnel board appointed by the Mayor
• Definition of exclusions from classified service, including specific director roles and seasonal staff

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council is reviewing a draft ordinance to update the city's schedule of fee charges. The proposal includes revised costs for administrative penalties, permits, utilities, and various municipal services.

• Proposed $100 penalty for tobacco use in City Hall
• Updated water rates including Tier 1 service fees of $45.00 per quarter
• Revised building permit fees based on project valuation
• New fee structure for park rentals, including resident and non-resident rates
• Updated compensation for Mayor ($600/month) and City Council ($300/month)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss whether to continue curbside large item pick up or move to a centralized location. Staff will also present updates on city goals, CVB promotional efforts, and proposed revisions to department job descriptions.

• Discussion of curbside vs. centralized large item pick up options
• Review of proposed revisions to Admin, Police, and Public Works job descriptions
• CVB update on regional event promotion
• Verbal update on status of city goals and objectives

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Appendix B Fee Schedule and review the final 2022 tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items related to employee salary schedules and union health savings account contributions.

• Public Hearing: Appendix B Fee Schedule amendments
• Final 2022 Tax Levy, Budget, and Capital Improvement Plan review
• Approval of 2022 seasonal, part-time, union, and non-union salary schedules
• Consideration of 2022-2026 refuse agreement
• Purchase of snowplow truck and equipment

The Waite Park City Council approved the final 2022 tax levy, the 2022 budget, the Capital Improvement Plan, and the Staffing Plan. The council also approved the 2022 gambling donation requests. These actions were taken unanimously.

• Approved final 2022 Tax Levy Resolution No. 122021-08 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Budget per Resolution No. 122021-09 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Capital Improvement Plan and Staffing Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Gambling Donation requests (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including salary schedules, HSA MOU resolutions, and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Write-Offs (unanimous)
• Approved appointing Karla Virnig as Finance Director (unanimous)
• Approved creating new Water Resource/Facility Logistics Technician position (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of two items to the City Council: rezoning the Trisko property on CR 137 from R-1 to R-2, and granting a height variance for St. Cloud Cold Storage at 519 28th Ave S. Both recommendations were made after public hearings and will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Trisko property from R-1 to R-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of height variance for St. Cloud Cold Storage from 45 to 55 feet (unanimous)

Civil Service Board

The Waite Park Civil Service Board is holding its quarterly meeting on December 9, 2021, at City Hall. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Quarterly meeting of the Civil Service Board

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2022 budget and levy, and also a hearing on a currency exchange license renewal. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, license renewals, polling place designation, police ammunition and vehicle purchases, audit fees, bond redemption, a public works pickup purchase, and a resolution supporting a transportation grant application. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom due to the pandemic.

• Public hearing on 2022 budget and levy
• Public hearing on Unbank Company LLP 2022 currency exchange license renewal
• Approve 2022 additional tobacco and liquor license renewals
• Approve advance purchase of 2022 Ford SUVs for police department
• Approve resolution calling for redemption of GO tax increment bonds

The Waite Park City Council held public hearings on the 2022 budget and levy and the Unbank Company LLP currency exchange license renewal. The council approved the consent agenda, which included the 2022 budget and levy, and approved the Unbank license renewal. No final action was taken on the budget and levy at this meeting; final adoption is scheduled for December 20, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda including 2022 budget and levy, license renewals, and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Unbank Company LLP 2022 Currency Exchange License Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved 11-11-21 to 11-18-21 bills (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to review proposals for refuse services, with companies presenting their bids. They will also review the proposed 2022 fee schedule and discuss AMP Bonding Phase II, contracts for The Ledge, and a job description for AMP operations. Decisions on refuse services and the fee schedule are expected at the December 20 council meeting.

• Review of RFP proposals for refuse services; three companies may submit proposals by Friday
• Presentations from refuse companies at the work session; decision at Dec. 20 council meeting
• Proposed 2022 fee schedule to be considered for approval at Dec. 20 meeting
• Discussion of AMP Bonding Phase II proposal
• Discussion of proposed contracts for services at The Ledge and AMP operations job description

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to review the proposed 2022 budget and gambling donation requests. The agenda contains only this review item, with no other business listed.

• Review of 2022 proposed budget
• Review of gambling donation requests

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will hold a regular meeting with public input, consent agenda, and several regular agenda items. Key actions include approving new massage enterprise licenses, 2022 liquor and tobacco license renewals, a rezoning request, an assessment for unpaid city charges, and discussing strategic plan proposals and a parking lot improvement.

• Rezoning 2005 Frontage Rd N from B-2 to RM-12
• Approve new massage enterprise licenses for Breathe Wellness LLC and Northern Oak Massage
• Approve 2022 liquor and tobacco license renewals
• Proposed assessment of unpaid city charges (public hearing)
• Consider The Ledge South Parking Lot Improvement

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved rezoning 2005 Frontage Rd N from B-2 commercial to RM-12 moderate-density residential, allowing a proposed 16-unit apartment building. The council also approved a $568.84 assessment for unpaid grass cut/yard maintenance charges on a property at 337 34th Ave S, and approved contracts for strategic and comprehensive planning totaling $123,535, funded by ARPA. Additionally, the council approved a $30,400 parking lot improvement at The Ledge South lot.

• Approved rezoning of 2005 Frontage Rd N to RM-12 (unanimous)
• Approved assessment of $568.84 for unpaid city charges (unanimous)
• Approved Perme and Peterson strategic planning proposal ($27,535)
• Approved SEH comprehensive plan proposal ($96,000)
• Approved $30,400 parking lot improvement with CL Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including massage and liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved bills from 10-4-21 to 11-4-21 (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to continue discussions regarding Ledge Operations and associated agreements. Staff will also present a review of the 2021 season and proposals for the 2022 season, along with an overview of ARPA funding usage and timing.

• Review of Ledge Operations and related agreements
• Review of 2021 Ledge season and proposed 2022 season
• Overview of ARPA funding timing and usage

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended that the City Council approve rezoning 2005 Frontage Road N from B-2 Commercial/General Business to RM-12 Moderate-Density Multiple Family Dwelling District. The rezoning would allow a proposed two-story, 16-unit apartment building. The recommendation is subject to final approval by the City Council.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 2005 Frontage Road N rezoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 2005 Frontage Road N from B-2 to RM-12 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council will hold a work session to discuss next steps for the Finance Director position and receive an update from New West, the management company for the Ledge amphitheater, on past summer concerts and improvements for 2022.

• Review of Finance Director position and next steps
• New West update on Ledge operations
• Overview of past summer's concerts
• Discussion of what worked and improvements for 2022

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to interview two candidates for the Finance Director position, starting at 2:00 PM. Later, at 5:30 PM, they will review a proposal for a strategic comprehensive planning process, including a draft workplan and agreement. No final decisions are being made at this session; it is for discussion and evaluation.

• Interviews for Finance Director position (two candidates)
• Review of Strategic Comprehensive Plan proposal
• Discussion of overall planning framework
• Review of updated proposed workplan with strategic plan attachment
• Review of comprehensive plan agreement (updated)

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to review a study of the Southwest Beltway Corridor, presented by SRF, and to recognize police officers for life-saving and commendation efforts. The agenda also includes public input and routine administrative updates.

• Police officer life-saving and commendation awards presented by Chief Dave Bentrud
• Southwest Beltway Corridor study review with SRF
• Public input period (up to 2 minutes per citizen)

The Waite Park City Council received a presentation on the Southwest Beltway Study, which evaluated potential alignments and cross-sections for a future corridor. No formal decisions were made; the study is ongoing with public engagement and next steps including policy development and grant identification.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Received Southwest Beltway Study update (no action)

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The City Council is considering an interim ordinance to temporarily prohibit the issuance of new or amended interim use permits for mining and extractive uses. This moratorium aims to allow the City time to study existing ordinances and consider new land use controls within Agricultural/Rural Residential Districts.

• Moratorium on interim use permits for mining/extractive uses in A-1 districts
• Proposed 12-month duration for the interim ordinance

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to review the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) before finalizing the budget. They will also discuss a possible bonding request for Phase II of the Ledge Amphitheater, working with Flaherty and Hood. Additionally, the Planning and Community Development Director will provide updates on GCDC membership, Shopper Guide delivery concerns, and nuisance properties.

• Review of 5-year CIP Plan
• Bonding request for Phase II of Ledge Amphitheater with Flaherty and Hood
• Discussion of possible GCDC membership
• Shopper Guide delivery concerns
• Nuisance property updates

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a police officer swearing-in ceremony, public input, and approval of consent items. Key regular agenda items include reviewing the 2020 audit and considering fund transfers, a request for a 12-month moratorium on mining and extractive use interim use permits, and a nuisance abatement action for a specific property. The council will also approve bills and other business.

• Review of 2020 audit and consideration of fund transfers
• Request for 12-month moratorium on mining and extractive use interim use permits
• Nuisance abatement action for 124 2 1/2 Street North
• Approve change order No. 1 for 2021 street projects
• Appoint Bailey Roscoe to part-time CSO position

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on interim use permits for mining and extractive uses, adopted the 2020 audit report and fund transfers, and authorized nuisance abatement at 124 2nd Street North. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved 12-month moratorium on mining/extractive interim use permits (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 audit report and approved fund transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized nuisance abatement at 124 2nd St N (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including donations, change order, and CSO appointment (unanimous)
• Approved bills from 9-17-21 to 10-7-21 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a preliminary and final plat for Ardolf Acres, a 117.7-acre one-lot subdivision, and a 10-year interim use permit for granite quarrying on a 30-acre site at 2375 Graniteview Road. The commission will take public comments and may approve, deny, or table each item. Staff recommends approval of both, with conditions.

• Preliminary and final plat for Ardolf Acres, 117.7 acres, one-lot subdivision, frontage on County Road 137
• 10-year interim use permit for granite quarrying, 30 acres, estimated 2.6 million cubic yards of granite
• Quarry operation limited to Monday-Friday, 6AM-6PM, with approximately 34 trucks daily
• Performance bond of $100,000 required for quarry reclamation
• Quarry reclamation to create a natural quarry pond; mining to end by November 1, 2031

Park Board

The Waite Park Park Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and agenda. They will also recognize Jeanne Lodermeier for service and discuss grants, budget, flowers for Waite Park, AMP, city plans, and park updates. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Recognize Jeanne Lodermeier for Service
• Discuss Grants
• Discuss Budget
• Flowers for Waite Park - Update
• AMP and City Plans discussion

The Waite Park Park Board met on October 6, 2021, and approved the agenda and minutes. They honored retiring member Jeannie Lodermeier with a plaque. The board discussed a 5% budget increase, roof repairs at Community Park, and the future of the Flowers for Waite Park program, including finding new housing for it. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Honored retiring member Jeannie Lodermeier with a plaque
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review the preliminary 2022 General Fund budget, levy, and rural tax rates. The meeting also includes discussions on several land use permits and infrastructure projects.

• Consideration of 2022 Rural Tax Rates
• Review of 2022 General Fund Preliminary Budget and Levy
• Rezoning and Conditional Permit amendment for Martin Marietta
• Amend Interim Use Permit for MTL Partners, Johnson Materials Inc.
• Quotes for East Parking Lot for The Ledge

The Waite Park City Council approved the 2022 preliminary general fund budget and property tax levy, including a revised levy that passed 4-1. The council also approved 2022 rural tax rates for several tax codes. These actions set the framework for the city's finances for the coming year.

• Approved 2022 rural tax rates of 41.474% for tax codes 9804 and 9805, 21.320% for 9807, and 18.900% for 9808
• Approved fund transfers of $290,000 and $164,350 from the Local Sales Tax Fund to the 2018A G.O. Tax Abatement Bonds Fund
• Approved Resolution Adopting the Preliminary 2022 General Fund Budget (RESOLUTION 092721-01)
• Approved Resolution Adopting the Preliminary 2022 Property Tax Levy (RESOLUTION 092721-02)
• Approved Resolution Adopting the Revised Preliminary 2022 Property Tax Levy, 4-1 (RESOLUTION 092721-03)
• Approved rezoning of approximately 26 acres from R-1 to I-1 for Martin Marietta (RESOLUTION 092721-04)
• Approved Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Martin Marietta (RESOLUTION 092721-05)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Sauk River Park Addition Plat 4 (RESOLUTION 092721-06)

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss two agreements related to the Ledge Amphitheater: an updated agreement with Bernicks regarding beverage rights and a food and beverage contract with Southern Hospitality (SOHO), who also holds the facility's liquor license. Attorney Alissa Harrington will join remotely to explain the contract details. The council will also receive an update on a proposed fire study to evaluate future fire service needs.

• Review of Bernicks agreement for beverage rights at Ledge Amphitheater
• Review of food and beverage contract with Southern Hospitality (SOHO) for Ledge Amphitheater
• SOHO holds liquor license for entire facility
• Update on fire study proposal and next steps

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to review the 2022 preliminary budget, as detailed in the attached memo and budget documents. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• 2022 preliminary budget review
• Budget memo and budget document attached

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three requests: expanding the Rainbow Quarry mining footprint and rezoning 26 acres to light industrial, amending an interim use permit to allow granite mining within public right-of-way, and approving a preliminary and final plat for Sauk River Park Addition Plat 4. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council.

• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit to expand Rainbow Quarry mining footprint from 52.25 to 95 acres
• Rezoning of 26 acres from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial
• Amendment to Interim Use Permit for granite mining within public right-of-way (Graniteview Road area)
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Sauk River Park Addition Plat 4 (Neu Properties, LLC and Mark and Dave Traut, LLC)

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council is reviewing a draft of Ordinance 107, which establishes standards for excluding individuals from city and publicly owned property. The proposal outlines grounds for warnings based on dangerous, illegal, or disruptive behavior and sets specific durations for exclusions.

• Draft Ordinance 107 regarding trespass warnings on City and other publicly owned property
• Proposed exclusion periods of 14 days, 90 days, or up to one year based on prior warnings
• Authorization for police officers to issue warnings for violations of city codes, state statutes, or government rules
• Establishment of a review procedure by the City Administrator to rescind or modify warnings
• Penalties for violating warnings include fines, removal from property, or arrest

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review departmental culture assessments and five-year staffing proposals from Police, Public Works, and Administration. The session also includes interviews for police officer candidates and Park Board applicants.

• Review of Police Chief staffing plan proposal
• Review of Public Works Director staffing plan proposal
• Review of City Administrator staffing plan proposal
• Interviews for final police officer candidates
• Interviews for two Park Board applicants

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review Ordinance #107 regarding trespass warnings on city property and consider grading improvements for the AMP East Parking Lot. The meeting also includes discussions on hiring police officers and approving various licenses.

• Consideration of Ordinance #107 regarding trespass warnings
• Grading improvements for AMP East Parking Lot
• Appointment of police officers
• 2 AM renewal liquor license for El Loro Mexican Restaurant
• Temporary gambling license for St. Joseph Church

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 107, which establishes a mechanism for issuing trespass warnings on city and other publicly owned property, and authorized publication of the summary. The council also authorized staff to obtain quotes and design a stormwater pond for grading the AMP East parking lot, and approved hiring three police officers and appointing Roger Beuning to the Park Board.

• Approved Ordinance 107 (Trespass Warnings on City and Other Publicly Owned Property) and summary publication (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to get quotes and design stormwater pond for AMP East parking lot grading (unanimous)
• Hired police officers Celeste Walz, Jake Wentland, and Cade Gauerke, conditioned on employment screening (unanimous)
• Appointed Roger Beuning to the Park Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items B and C: liquor license renewal for El Loro Mexican Restaurant and temporary gambling license for St. Joseph Church (unanimous)
• Approved August 2, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, Theisen abstained)
• Approved bills from 7-22-21 to 8-26-21 (unanimous)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will meet on August 26, 2021, to conduct interviews for the position of Community Service Officer. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Community Service Officer interviews

Park Board

The Waite Park Park Board is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items: approving the agenda and prior minutes, followed by updates on grants, AMP, and parks. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approve agenda for August 4, 2021
• Approve April 7, 2021 Park Board minutes
• Grants update
• AMP update
• Park updates

The Waite Park Park Board met on August 4, 2021, and approved the agenda and minutes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and discussion. Public Works Director Schluenz reported on AMP events, splash pad pump repairs, water restrictions, pickleball court delays, and restroom cleaning contracts. Members discussed future needs including a southern park, community center, and park plan updates.

• Approved agenda (motion by Lenzmeier, seconded by Melin)
• Approved minutes (motion by Melin, seconded by Lenzmeier)
• Adjourned (motion by Lenzmeier, seconded by Melin)

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council is considering a draft ordinance that would comprehensively regulate parking and towing, covering restrictions, zones, snow removal, abandoned and junked vehicles, and impoundment. The draft is scheduled for proposal at the August 2, 2021 meeting, with no final decision made yet.

• Prohibits parking on streets for more than 72 consecutive hours
• Bans parking of large vehicles over 18,000 lbs, 23 ft long, 8 ft wide, or 8 ft high on residential streets
• Restricts trailer parking on residential streets, with a 7-day annual exemption
• Bans street parking from Nov 1 to Apr 1 between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. for snow removal
• Allows impoundment of vehicles violating the ordinance, with notice to owner within 48 hours

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on the city's water ban due to drought conditions, The Ledge operations, and two draft agreements (beverage rights with Bernicks and a food/beverage manager agreement with SOHO). The council will also review progress on the 2021 Goals and Objectives. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Update on drought conditions and effectiveness of the water ban
• Draft beverage rights agreement with Bernicks for The Ledge
• Draft food and beverage manager agreement with Southern Hospitality (SOHO)
• Review of 2021 Goals and Objectives progress

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to consider several items, including amendments to Ordinance 61 and its fee schedule, a lease-to-purchase agreement for the Miller property, a change order for Graniteview Road, and a determination on the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Martin Marietta quarry expansion. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes and a special animal license request.

• Ordinance 61 and Appendix B fee schedule amendments
• Miller lease-to-purchase agreement
• Graniteview Road change order #3
• Determination of adequacy of EIS for Martin Marietta North Quarry Reduction & Rainbow Quarry Expansion
• Special animal license request for Susan Zenzen

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved amendments to Ordinance 61, banning commercial vehicle parking at all times in no-parking zones and clarifying impoundment rules. The council also approved a lease-to-purchase agreement for a 17-acre property for a future public safety facility, a change order for the Graniteview Road project, and the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Martin Marietta quarry expansion.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 amending parking/towing rules, banning commercial vehicle parking at all times (unanimous)
• Approved Miller Lease to Purchase Agreement for 17 acres at $2.7M for future public safety facility (4-0)
• Approved Graniteview Road Change Order #3 for additional subgrade work (unanimous)
• Approved Final EIS for Martin Marietta North Quarry Reduction & Rainbow Quarry Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including animal license and 7/19/2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills from 6-25-21 to 7-22-21 (unanimous)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to discuss the hiring process for Police Officer and Community Service Officer positions. This is a discussion item, with no decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of hiring process for Police Officer positions
• Discussion of hiring process for Community Service Officer positions

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The city has posted public notices regarding proposed changes to the Appendix B Fee Schedule related to Ordinance 61. Additionally, amendments are proposed for Ordinance 56 concerning building numbers and key boxes.

• Proposed amendments to Appendix B Fee Schedule (Ordinance 61)
• Proposed amendments to Ordinance 56 regarding building numbers and key boxes

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council work session will discuss a possible moratorium on mining requests to study their impact on property development, receive an update on The Ledge AMP's first week of events, and hear about the Finance Director hiring process.

• Discussion of a potential moratorium on mining requests
• Update on The Ledge AMP events and upcoming plans
• Finance Director hiring process update

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will meet on July 19, 2021, to consider several items including resolutions to prohibit commercial truck parking on specific streets, an ordinance on building numbers and key boxes, an interim use permit for a granite quarry, the sale of city-owned property, and the 2021 street improvements contract. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person due to the pandemic.

• Resolutions to establish no commercial truck parking zones on Prosper Drive, Progress Road, Park Meadows Drive, and 3rd Street South
• Ordinance 56 amending building numbers and key boxes requirements
• Interim use permit for a 10-year granite quarry at 2337 Graniteview Rd (Fedor/Johnson Materials Inc.)
• Sale of city-owned property at 1355 Heritage Dr.
• Award of 2021 street improvements contract

The Waite Park City Council approved a total watering ban effective July 21, 2021, until the DNR lifts the drought warning or the Council reviews it, with exceptions for new yards. The Council also approved stopping irrigation on City property except for Rivers Edge Ballfields and a small area at The Ledge, and reduced Splash Pad hours to 1pm-7pm. Additionally, the Council approved resolutions designating four roadways as no parking zones for commercial vehicles, amended Ordinance 56 regarding building key boxes, approved a 10-year interim use permit for a granite quarry at 2337 Graniteview Road, approved the sale of city-owned property at 1355 Heritage Drive, and awarded the 2021 street improvements contract.

• Approved total watering ban effective July 21, 2021 (4-1)
• Approved stopping City irrigation except Rivers Edge Ballfields and The Ledge (unanimous)
• Approved reducing Splash Pad hours to 1pm-7pm (unanimous)
• Approved no commercial parking zones on Prosper Drive, Progress Road, Park Meadows Drive, and Third Street South (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 56 amendment for building key boxes (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year interim use permit for granite quarry at 2337 Graniteview Road (4-1)
• Approved sale of 1355 Heritage Drive to Christopher and Julie Wolf (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 street improvements to OMG Midwest, Inc. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and consider an interim use permit for mining and quarrying at 2337 Graniteview Rd, requested by Johnson Materials and the Saundra Fedor Living Trust. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from October 2020, February 2021, and March 2021 meetings.

• Interim Use Permit – Mining/Quarrying – Johnson Materials & Saundra Fedor Living Trust, 2337 Graniteview Rd
• Approve minutes from October 13, 2020 Planning Commission meeting
• Approve minutes from February 9, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
• Approve minutes from March 9, 2021 Planning Commission meeting

The Waite Park Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of an Interim Use Permit for Johnson Materials to conduct a 10-year mining operation on 22.1 acres at 2337 Graniteview Rd. The recommendation includes 21 conditions, such as a $100,000 performance bond, operational hours from 6AM to 6PM Monday through Friday, and a termination date of September 1, 2031. The item will go before the City Council for final decision.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved minutes from October 13, 2020, February 9, 2021, and March 9, 2021 meetings.
• Closed the public hearing for the Interim Use Permit at 7:15PM.
• Recommended to the City Council approval of the Interim Use Permit for mining at 2337 Graniteview Rd with 21 conditions, including a $100,000 performance bond and a termination date of September 1, 2031.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:27PM.

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council will hold a work session to review the final Culture Assessment Work Plan, developed with consultant Susan Herreid over the past year and a half, focusing on workplace culture. They will also receive an update on the Ledge AMP venue and discuss upcoming events.

• Review of final Culture Assessment Work Plan with consultant Susan Herreid
• Update on Ledge AMP and upcoming events

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items including liquor and massage licenses, hiring processes, and a performance measurement resolution. Regular agenda items include signage for The Ledge Amphitheater, a conditional use permit for a landscaping business, and two variance requests. The meeting will also include a closed session for pending litigation.

• Approve 2AM liquor license for Friends Bar
• Approve new massage enterprise at Remedies Therapeutic Massage
• Approve hiring process for part-time Community Service Officer and full-time Police Officer (Round 2)
• Consider signage for The Ledge Amphitheater
• Conditional Use Permit for Nature's View Landscaping in A-1 district

The Waite Park City Council approved the consent agenda, including liquor and massage licenses and hiring processes. They approved signage for The Ledge Amphitheater, a conditional use permit for Nature's View Landscaping, and variances for Daylily Salon and Roy Undersander. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items including 2AM liquor license for Friends Bar, new massage enterprise, hiring processes, and performance resolution.
• Approved signage for The Ledge Amphitheater: elevated sign ($55,995) and single-faced monument sign ($17,995), plus electrical costs, to be installed ASAP.
• Approved conditional use permit for Nature's View Landscaping at 2705 County Road 6, with conditions including platting and parking exemptions.
• Approved variance for Daylily Salon and Spa to allow a front yard fence at 715 1st St S.
• Approved variance for Roy Undersander to allow a front yard garage at 8461 Old Highway Rd N.
• Approved bills as presented.
• Closed meeting for pending litigation, then reopened and adjourned.

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three requests: a conditional use permit for a landscaping business, a variance for a front-yard fence at Daylily Salon and Spa, and a variance for a front-yard garage. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council on each item.

• Conditional Use Permit for Natures View Landscaping at 2705 County Road 6 (157.83 acres)
• Variance for front yard fence at Daylily Salon and Spa (715 1st St S)
• Variance for front yard garage at 8461 Old Highway Rd N
• Staff recommends approval of all three requests with conditions

The Waite Park Planning Commission held public hearings and unanimously recommended City Council approval of a conditional use permit for a landscaping business, a front-yard fence variance for a salon, and a front-yard garage variance. All three recommendations were approved with conditions.

• Recommended approval of CUP for Natures View Landscaping at 2705 County Road 6 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of front-yard fence variance for Daylily Salon and Spa at 715 1st St S (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of front-yard garage variance for Roy Undersander at 8461 Old Highway Rd N (unanimous)

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council is proposing an ordinance amendment to the Appendix B fee schedule that sets parking fines for cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles, along with escalating late fees for unpaid fines. The draft will be considered at the June 7, 2021 council meeting. The proposal includes options for certifying unpaid fines for revenue recapture or issuing criminal citations after 21 days.

• Parking fines: cars $25, trucks $75, commercial vehicles (zone violation) $200
• Late fee after 7 days: cars $60, trucks $125, commercial vehicles $250
• Late fee after 14 days: cars $85, trucks $150, commercial vehicles $275
• Late fee after 21 days: cars $110, trucks $175, commercial vehicles $300
• After 21 days, unpaid fines may be certified for revenue recapture or criminal citation issued ($300 additional)

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council work session begins with a tour of the Ledge Amphitheater, where New West will provide an update on their efforts. After the tour, the council will meet at City Hall to discuss the proposed Southwest Beltway with SRF, who is contracted by the APO to complete a study on the roadway.

• Tour of Ledge Amphitheater at 1700 Parkway Drive
• Update from New West at 4:30 p.m.
• Discussion of proposed Southwest Beltway with SRF

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will hold its regular meeting via Zoom, with options for in-person attendance. The agenda includes consent items such as approving minutes and liquor licenses, and regular items including plans for 2021 street improvements, a police officer candidate, vacating an alley for Ultimate Sports Bar, and establishing commercial vehicle no-parking zones with fee changes.

• Approve 2021 Street Improvements plans
• Consider police officer candidate
• Vacate alley for Ultimate Sports Bar
• Establish no commercial truck parking zones on Third Street South, Park Meadows Drive, Progress Road, Prosper Drive
• Approve full off-sale liquor license for El Patron Liquor LLC and off-sale brewer, on-sale taproom, Sunday license for Back Shed Brewing

The Waite Park City Council approved plans and specifications for the 2021 Street Improvement project and authorized advertising for bids, despite projected costs exceeding the CIP budget. The council also approved hiring Rebecca Okerstrom as a police officer at Pay Grade 7, Step 1, and approved vacating an alley for the Ultimate Sports Bar. A motion to table seasonal public works hires failed, and the hires were approved 4-1.

• Approved 2021 Street Improvement plans and specs, advertised for bids (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Rebecca Okerstrom as police officer, Pay Grade 7, Step 1 (unanimous)
• Approved alley vacation for Ultimate Sports Bar with conditions (unanimous, Resolution 060721-01)
• Approved seasonal public works positions (4-1, Linquist opposed)
• Approved consent agenda items except pulled items (unanimous)
• Approved 5/25/2021 special meeting minutes (4-1, Theisen abstained)
• Tabled item D failed (2-3)
• Approved bills as presented (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to discuss the process for hiring a new Finance Director. A representative from GovHR, the firm hired to assist with the search, will be present to discuss the hiring process and gather the council's perspective on the ideal candidate. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person due to the ongoing pandemic.

• Review of Finance Director search process with GovHR consultant Charlene Stevens
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person due to peacetime emergency

City Council Agendas

This is a special city council meeting with a consent agenda containing two personnel items: approving seasonal public works hires and setting a sergeant's pay grade and step. No other business is listed; the meeting is expected to adjourn after these approvals.

• Approve seasonal public works hire appointments
• Approve Sergeant Salber's pay grade and step

The Waite Park City Council held a special meeting on May 25, 2021, and approved seasonal hire appointments by a 3-1 vote, with Councilmember Linquist dissenting after questioning the need to contract out grass cutting. The council also unanimously approved Sergeant Salber's pay grade and step. No public comment was given, and the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved seasonal hire appointments (3-1)
• Approved Sergeant Salber's Pay Grade 7, Step 6 (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City of Waite Park is holding an open house for residents near 3rd Avenue NE to discuss drainage concerns and potential improvements along that street. The City Council has been invited to attend the session, which is scheduled for May 18, 2021, at the Community Park shelter.

• Open house on 3rd Avenue NE drainage concerns and potential improvements
• Event at Park Shelter, Community Park, 151 13th Avenue North, Waite Park

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council work session will include interviews with five finalists for a police officer position, following a process that saw 34 applicants and 27 interviews. The council will also review traffic calming options for 2nd Avenue South and receive an update on the Ledge AMP, which is set to open at full capacity in mid-July.

• Interviews with 5 police officer candidates, 15 minutes each, starting at 4:15 PM
• Review of traffic study options for 2nd Avenue South, including crosswalk updates, restriping, medians, and a parkway design
• Discussion of potential traffic improvements tied to the 2023 overlay project
• Update on the Ledge AMP, opening at full capacity in mid-July

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent agenda items, reviewing the 2019 audit and fund transfers, and considering a final plat for the Park Square Third Addition. They will also discuss allowing a nonprofit group to unpack chairs at The Ledge and consider hiring police officer candidates.

• Approve on-sale liquor and Sunday sale for Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC
• Approve renewal of JPA with State of MN for police access to state records
• Approve Sergeant Promotion
• Approve site-wide internet proposal at The Ledge
• Consideration of police officer candidates for hire

The Waite Park City Council approved the final plat for Park Square Third Addition (Marketplace), accepted the 2019 audit report, and approved hiring three police officers. The council also selected the Boy Scouts to unpack chairs at The Ledge for a $2,500 donation.

• Approved final plat for Park Square Third Addition (Marketplace) (Resolution 051721-02, unanimous)
• Accepted 2019 audit report and approved fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved hiring three police officers: Derek Nelson, Joshua Brown, Brent Fandel (unanimous)
• Approved Boy Scouts to unpack chairs at The Ledge for $2,500 donation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license, JPA renewal, sergeant promotion, and internet proposal (unanimous)
• Approved bills as presented (unanimous)

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council will consider a draft ordinance at its May 3, 2021 meeting that sets compensation for the mayor and council members, including extra pay for attending additional meetings, and prohibits tobacco use in City Hall. The ordinance also defines the duties and responsibilities of the City Administrator position, including qualifications and appointment terms.

• Mayor and council members to receive $200 and $100 per month, respectively, for attending meetings beyond regular council meetings.
• Tobacco use prohibited in City Hall at 19 - 13th Avenue North, with a petty misdemeanor penalty.
• City Administrator role defined with duties including overseeing operations, human resources, and financial compliance.
• Administrator must have a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and five years of municipal government experience.
• Administrator appointed by majority of City Council and may be removed at will.

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to review proposals from three executive search firms for the Finance Director hiring process. The council will discuss the proposals and may approve a firm at the regular meeting that evening. The agenda also includes a discussion on promoting a sergeant and an update on emergency response plans.

• Review of Finance Director search firm proposals (M&A Chandler McCoy, MRA, GovHR USA)
• Sergeant promotion process discussion due to upcoming retirement
• EMS response update and staff training

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider amendments to Ordinance 20 regarding job description revisions for the Finance Director, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, and City Clerk Accountant. The Council will also review proposals from search firms to assist with the Finance Director hiring process.

• Amendments to Ordinance 20 and revisions to Finance Director, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, and City Clerk Accountant job descriptions
• Review of consultant proposals for the Finance Director search firm
• Approval of new massage enterprise: Gladys C Lester CMT LLC
• Approval of temporary gambling permit for Apollo Diamond Club
• Approval of County Road 137 resistivity testing proposal

The Waite Park City Council approved revised job descriptions and pay grade increases for the Finance Director and Deputy Clerk positions, along with amendments to Ordinance 20. The council also approved hiring GovHR USA to assist with the Finance Director search, and approved a $2,500 donation opportunity for non-profits to help unpack chairs at The Ledge.

• Approved revised Finance Director job description, moving current director from Pay Grade 12, Step 6 to Pay Grade 13, Step 5 (unanimous)
• Approved new City Clerk/Accountant position, appointing current Deputy Clerk at Pay Grade 8, Step 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 20 amendments removing Clerk and Treasurer duties from City Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved GovHR USA as search firm for Finance Director hiring (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 donation opportunity for non-profits to unpack chairs at The Ledge (unanimous)
• Approved Waite Park Babe Ruth Agreement with amendment keeping Traut Field open 8am-2pm Mon-Fri (unanimous)
• Approved Sewer Pool Capacity Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Water Comprehensive Planning study (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the final plat of Park Square Third Addition, part of the Marketplace Planned Unit Development. The proposal would subdivide the existing Marketplace properties into six lots, including a new pad site, and includes deviations from minimum lot size requirements. Staff recommends approval.

• Final plat for Park Square Third Addition (Marketplace PUD)
• Subdivision into 6 lots, including new pad site at north end of parking lot
• Deviations from B-2 minimum lot area of 30,000 sq ft for lots 2, 3, and 4
• Properties at 110 2nd St. S and 230 2nd Ave. S.
• Public hearing for final plat review

The Waite Park Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the final plat for Park Square Third Addition, part of the Marketplace Planned Unit Development. The plat subdivides parcels below the minimum lot size to allow for a new pad site building and property improvements. The recommendation will go to the City Council after MnDOT review.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of final plat Park Square Third Addition (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for final plat (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting via Zoom to consider the Board of Appeal and Equalization item, which determines whether properties have been properly valued and classified by the assessor. Residents who disagree with their property valuation or classification may appeal to the local board. The agenda also includes routine items like the call to order and pledge of allegiance.

• Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting to review property assessments
• Appeals may be sent to [email protected]
• Assessor's office contact: 320-656-3681
• Meeting held via Zoom due to pandemic emergency

The Waite Park Board of Appeal and Equalization met via teleconference and denied all three property valuation appeals brought before it. The board voted 4-1 to deny Jud Zellner's request to combine two parcels, and unanimously denied appeals from JVJ Properties LLC and the Robert Sis Estate. County assessors recommended no changes, citing insufficient review time or incomplete paperwork.

• Denied Jud Zellner's valuation appeal for PIDs 98.60568.0370 & 98.60568.0371 (4-1)
• Denied JVJ Properties LLC's valuation appeal for PIDs 98.60665.0400 & 98.60665.0401 (unanimous)
• Denied Robert Sis Estate's valuation appeal for PIDs 98.60574.0150 & 98.60575.0140 (unanimous)

Park Board

The Waite Park Park Board is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, elect officers, and discuss grants, AMP, a landscape coordinator, and park updates. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific action items detailed.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of grants
• Discussion of AMP
• Discussion of landscape coordinator
• Park updates

The Waite Park Park Board approved its agenda and minutes, then unanimously re-elected John Bowden as chairperson, Bruce Melin as vice-chairperson, and Janice Rein as secretary. Members discussed a possible $20,000 outdoors grant for the Trail, potential purchase of two lots on 15th Avenue for Sauk River access, and ongoing AMP construction. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes approved unanimously
• John Bowden re-elected chairperson unanimously
• Bruce Melin elected vice-chairperson unanimously
• Janice Rein re-elected secretary unanimously

Civil Service Board

The Waite Park Civil Service Board is meeting to discuss the recruiting of police officers. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda; no votes or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of police officer recruiting

City Council Work Session

The City Council is discussing utility extension costs for the County Road #137 area, reviewing 2021 goals and culture assessment updates, and seeking direction on large item pickup changes. Staff also presented signage options for The Ledge and a hiring plan for the retiring Finance Director.

• Discussion of affordable utility extension options for the County Road #137 development area due to high sewer line costs
• Review of 2021 Goals & Objectives and Culture Assessment recommendations from Susan Herreid
• Council direction requested on large item pickup changes and West Central cost flyers before April mailing
• Input sought on main entrance sign options for The Ledge on Parkway Drive, ranging from $20,000 to $25,000
• Review of proposed job description changes and hiring timeline for Finance Director Keith Lindberg's retirement

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes the minutes from the March 1 meeting, a resolution accepting a donation, the 2021 street improvement projects, and a special animal license. The meeting will be held via Zoom or in person due to the pandemic. Public input is allowed.

• Approve 3-1-21 City Council Meeting Minutes
• Approve Resolution Accepting Donations To The City
• Approve 2021 Street Improvement Projects
• Approve Special Animal License - Aurburn Hendrick

The Waite Park City Council approved the consent agenda items, including the 2021 Street Improvement Projects and a special animal license for Auburn Hendrick, with a 4-1 vote. Councilmember Linquist pulled two items for discussion but the motion to approve them passed. No regular agenda items were presented.

• Approved 3/1/2021 City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Street Improvement Projects (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Accepting Donations to the City (4-1)
• Approved Special Animal License for Auburn Hendrick (4-1)

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to review recommendations from a completed organization culture assessment. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom or in person, with procedures in place to ensure public access and participation.

• Discussion of organization culture assessment recommendations

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council work session will continue discussions on a strategic planning proposal, receive an update on the AMP (Ledge) project including signage and donor recognition, and review facility impacts from COVID-19. The meeting will be held in person or via Zoom due to the pandemic.

• Strategic planning proposal discussion
• AMP update on Ledge and signage proposals
• Donor recognition discussion
• COVID facility update

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items and several regular agenda items. They will consider approving a conditional use permit for Tommy's Express Car Wash at the American Legion site, a change order for The Ledge, and upgrades to outdoor warning sirens. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to the pandemic.

• Appoint 4 people to seasonal worker positions in Public Works
• Approve 2021 property-casualty insurance
• Approve upgrade of outdoor warning sirens to allow two-way communication
• The Ledge change order approval
• Conditional Use Permit for Tommy's Express Car Wash, 17 2nd Ave N (American Legion site)

The Waite Park City Council approved eight change orders for The Ledge Amphitheater project, which will add costs but also value to the fencing and gates. The council also approved a conditional use permit for Tommy's Express Car Wash at 17 2nd Ave N, the former American Legion site, with conditions. Additionally, the council approved the consent agenda items, including seasonal worker appointments, property-casualty insurance, and outdoor warning sign upgrades.

• Approved 4 seasonal worker positions in Public Works.
• Approved 2021 property-casualty insurance.
• Approved upgrade of outdoor warning signs to allow two-way communication.
• Approved eight change orders for The Ledge Amphitheater project.
• Approved conditional use permit for Tommy's Express Car Wash at 17 2nd Ave N (Resolution 031521-01).
• Approved bills for 2-16-21 to 3-2-21.

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Tommy's Express Car Wash for a Conditional Use Permit to build and operate a freestanding car wash at 17 2nd Ave N, the former American Legion site. The property is zoned B-2 Commercial/General Business, where a car wash is a conditional use. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including building design, wastewater handling, signage, sidewalk, landscaping, and snow storage. The commission may approve, deny, or table the request.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tommy's Express Car Wash at 17 2nd Ave N (former American Legion site)
• Proposed 3-lane automated car wash with 11 vacuums, hours 7 AM–9 PM daily
• Demolition of existing American Legion building
• Staff recommends approval with 7 conditions (design, wastewater, signage, sidewalk, landscaping, snow storage)
• Public hearing required before commission action

The Waite Park Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Tommy's Express Car Wash at 17 2nd Ave N, the current American Legion site. The recommendation includes conditions such as building design approval, wastewater compliance, signage limits, sidewalk installation, landscaping for the northern buffer, and a snow storage plan. The motion to recommend approval carried unanimously.

• Approved the agenda with the addition of a discussion on a Planning Commission workshop opportunity.
• Recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Tommy's Express Car Wash with stated conditions.
• Closed the public hearing for the Tommy's Express Car Wash CUP at 6:49 PM.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:54 PM.

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council work session covers several discussion items, including adding the City of Foley to the St. Cloud Regional Pool Capacity Agreement for the wastewater plant, seasonal parking enforcement challenges, a strategic planning proposal with Perme & Peterson Associates, and a COPS grant for hiring up to three police positions. The council will also interview a police candidate from the Pathways for Policing program, discuss a building inspections contract with Code Consulting Services, consider lowering local road speed limits to 25 mph, review 2021 CIP road projects, and get an update on the AMP facility opening.

• Discussion on adding City of Foley to St. Cloud Regional Pool Capacity Agreement for wastewater plant
• COPS grant awarded in 2020 to hire up to 3 police positions; council to revisit
• Police officer interview from Pathways for Policing program
• Building inspections contract with Code Consulting Services expires Dec 31, 2021; discussion with owner Jeff Howe
• Possible local road speed limit change to 25 mph; collector roads under study

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will meet via Zoom to approve consent items including minutes, a conditional job offer for a Pathways to Policing candidate, a landscape coordinator contract, police officer application process, and tobacco license renewals. Regular agenda items include a preliminary and final plat for Molitor Park Plat 2 and vendor fees for The Ledge. The meeting is held electronically due to the pandemic, with public input allowed.

• Preliminary and Final Plat - Molitor Park Plat 2
• Vendor Fees for The Ledge
• Approve Conditional Job Offer Pathways To Policing Candidate
• Approve Landscape Coordinator Contract
• Approve 2021 Renewal Of 2 Tobacco Licenses For MOLO-Twin LLC

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved the preliminary and final plat for Molitor Industrial Park Plat 2, a three-lot subdivision, with conditions including a $14,710 parkland dedication fee and expanded drainage easements. The council also approved vendor fees for The Ledge Amphitheater, hired a police candidate, and approved the consent agenda items.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for Molitor Industrial Park Plat 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,710 payment-in-lieu of parkland dedication for plat (unanimous)
• Approved vendor fees for The Ledge, including $150 application fee and up to 15% commission (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Quaylon Crawford as police officer at $22.50/hour (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items excluding D (unanimous)
• Approved bills from 1-4-2021 to 2-19-2021 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of the preliminary and final plat for Molitor Industrial Park Plat 2, a three-lot subdivision on 7th Street South and 28th Ave South. The plat is needed to facilitate a property sale between the Molitors and Rock On Properties. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including a parkland dedication fee and an expanded drainage/utility easement.

• Preliminary and final plat for Molitor Industrial Park Plat 2 (three-lot subdivision, 14.22 acres)
• Estimated payment-in-lieu of parkland dedication: $14,710.00
• Condition to expand drainage/utility easement to 30-foot total width
• Public hearing for plat review
• Previous plat approval from November 2018 expired; re-application required

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting in a closed session to conduct interviews for the Pathways to Policing Program. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed meeting for Pathways to Policing Program interviews
• Meeting at City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room, 19 13th Avenue North

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved three collective bargaining agreements (maintenance, police officers, police sergeants), a $9,250 graffiti removal contract with American Sandblasting Inc., and amendments to development agreements for Executive Express and Silver Leaf. They also approved a resolution to seek legislative approval for a half-percent sales tax referendum. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including hiring full-time police officer, Tri-County Humane Society contract, American Legion liquor license renewal, LRIP grant resolution, loader lease, and HSA MOUs (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to development agreement with Executive Express (Resolution 012521-02, unanimous)
• Approved graffiti removal at The Ledge via sandblasting for $9,250 (unanimous)
• Approved Maintenance Employee Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters #320 (Resolution 012521-08, unanimous)
• Approved Police Sergeants Collective Bargaining Agreement (Resolution 012521-09, unanimous)
• Approved Police Officers Collective Bargaining Agreement (Resolution 012521-10, unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to development agreement with Silver Leaf (Resolution 012521-03, unanimous)
• Approved resolution for additional half-percent sales tax (Resolution 012521-04, unanimous)

Civil Service Board

The Waite Park Civil Service Board is meeting to discuss the recruitment program called 'Pathways to Policing'. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the 'Pathways to Policing' recruitment program

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will hold its first meeting of 2021, with newly elected officials taking the oath of office. The agenda includes consent items to approve donations, three new massage enterprises, and memorandums of understanding for health savings accounts. Regular agenda items include consideration of the police administration collective bargaining contract and a non-union compensation plan and leave policies. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person due to the pandemic.

• Resolution accepting donations to the city
• Approval of new massage enterprises: Jamie's Therapeutic Massage, Jason's Body Harmonics LLC, Relaxing Pure Center LLC
• Resolutions and MOUs for police administration and non-union HSA contributions
• Police administration collective bargaining contract
• Non-union compensation plan and leave policies

The Waite Park City Council approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the LELS Police Administration unit, including implementation of the city's pay plan. The council also approved the non-union compensation plan with 2021 wage increases and updates to vacation and sick leave policies. Three new massage enterprise licenses were approved after police review. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items excluding massage licenses (unanimous)
• Approved massage enterprise licenses for Jamie's Therapeutic Massage, Jason's Body Harmonics LLC, and Relaxing Pure Center LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Police Administration Collective Bargaining Agreement via Resolution 010421-04 (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Union Pay Plan implementation and vacation/sick leave policy updates (unanimous)
• Approved bills from 12-4-20 to 12-28-20 (unanimous)