Waite Park public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas
The City Council denied the Coratel Hotel's license renewal effective January 1, 2023, citing issues with long-term residents and fire code violations. The Council also adopted the 2023 budget, tax levy, and several new ordinances regarding sales tax and stormwater management.
- Denied Coratel Hotel license renewal (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 Tax Levy of $10,317,620 and 2023 Budget of $11,435,983 (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 85 regarding Local Sales & Use Tax (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 46 for Stormwater Management (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 84 for Chloride Reduction (Unanimous)
- Approved employment agreement for Shaunna Johnson (3-1)
- Appointed Zachary Dubay as Public Works Supervisor (3-1)
- Approved $70,500 in 2023 Gambling Donation requests (Unanimous)
Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments
The Waite Park City Council is proposing a new stormwater management ordinance (Ordinance 46) at its Dec. 19, 2022 meeting. The draft ordinance sets requirements for construction site runoff control, post-construction stormwater management, and enforcement, applying to land disturbances of one acre or more. It defines key terms like best management practices, impervious surfaces, and impaired waters, and establishes permit requirements for construction activity.
- Ordinance 46 would require permits for construction activity disturbing one or more acres of land
- Post-construction stormwater management standards would apply to new development and fully reconstructed impervious surfaces
- The ordinance defines enforcement provisions including violations and penalties
- It applies to all construction activity as defined, including parts of larger common plans of development
- The draft includes specific requirements for erosion prevention, sediment control, and soil stabilization
Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments
The Waite Park City Council is proposing Ordinance 84 to reduce chloride pollution from de-icing chemicals. The ordinance would require commercial, institutional, and non-NPDES facilities to store deicers indoors or under cover, on impervious surfaces, and to have a certified salt applicator on staff. It also mandates best management practices to prevent chemical runoff into lakes, streams, and groundwater.
- Proposed Ordinance 84: Chloride Reduction
- Requires covered or indoor storage of deicers on impervious surfaces
- Mandates a Certified Salt Applicator on staff at affected facilities
- Applies to commercial, institutional, and non-NPDES industrial facilities
- Public hearing and council vote on December 19, 2022
Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments
The Waite Park City Council will consider adopting an ordinance imposing a 0.5% local sales and use tax to fund up to $20 million for a new public safety facility. The tax, approved by voters in November 2022, would take effect April 1, 2023, and could last until 2037 or until the revenue target is met. The meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2022, at 6:30 PM at City Hall.
- Proposed 0.5% local sales and use tax to fund new public safety facility
- Tax authorized by Minnesota Legislature and approved by voters on November 8, 2022
- Revenue cap of $20 million plus interest and bond costs
- Tax effective April 1, 2023, with potential termination by 2037
- Public hearing and council vote on the ordinance
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board is meeting solely to conduct interviews for the Public Works Supervisor position. No other business is on the agenda.
- Conduct interviews for Public Works Supervisor position
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct interviews for the Public Works Supervisor position. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- Interviews for Public Works Supervisor position
Park Board
The Park Board approved keeping the 2024 Community Park rental fees at their current rates. The board also received a year-end overview of garden work from the Landscape Coordinator.
- Approved maintaining current Community Park rental fees for 2024
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved the hiring process for a new Police Chief using the Mecer Group search firm. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed 2023 budget and tax levy, with final adoption scheduled for December 19, 2022. The Council also approved several administrative appointments and license renewals.
- Approved hiring Mecer Group to lead Police Chief search (4-1)
- Approved appointment of Denise Kantor as part-time PD Administrative Associate (unanimous)
- Approved Unbank Company, LLP 2023 Currency Exchange License Renewal (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Business License Renewals (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution Approving MN Laws, 2021 1S' Special Session Chapter 14, Article 8, Section 20 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution Designating Polling Places for 2023 Elections (unanimous)
- Approved final payment for 2021 Street Improvements (unanimous)
- Approved MOA with LELS Non-Essential Employees (unanimous)
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board will meet to conduct interviews for a part-time Police Administrative Assistant and to review candidate scores for a Public Works Supervisor position.
- Interviews for Part-Time Police Admin Assistant
- Review applicant scores for Public Works Supervisor position
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board is meeting to review applicant scores for a Part-Time Admin Assistant position and determine which candidates to interview. This is a routine personnel step in the hiring process.
- Review of Part-Time Admin Assistant applicant scores
- Determination of candidates to interview
City Council Agendas
The City Council unanimously approved the results of the city elections. The results included the reelection of the Mayor and the election of two council members, as well as the outcome of two referendum questions.
- Approved election results (unanimous)
- Reelected Mayor Miller
- Elected Frank Theisen and Shawn Blackburn as Council members
- Passed Referendum question 1 regarding Safety Facility
- Failed Referendum question 2 regarding Regional Trail Connections
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board will meet to discuss the hiring process for two positions: Part-Time Records Clerk and Public Works Supervisor. No other agenda items are listed.
- Discussion of hiring process for Part-Time Records Clerk
- Discussion of hiring process for Public Works Supervisor
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved a $93,790.75 contract for the reconstruction of Wendt's alley and a development agreement for the 5th Street South extension. The council also approved several personnel appointments and hiring processes for the police and public works departments.
- Approved Molitor Excavating quote for Wendt's alley reconstruction at $93,790.75 (Unanimous)
- Approved Development Agreement for 5th Street S. Extension, Industries West Plat 4 (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring process for Full-Time Community Service Officer conditioned on resignation letter (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring process for Part-Time Records Technician (Unanimous)
- Appointed Edward Desautel to Police Officer — Pay Grade 7, Step 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved Maintenance Worker position and PW Supervisor hiring process (3-1)
- Approved NY Grocery LLC DBA Marathon 3rtl St Tobacco License (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution accepting donations to the City (Unanimous)
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board is meeting to interview candidates for police officer positions. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Interview Police Officer candidates
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board will discuss the hiring process for Police Officer positions. Staff will also provide an update regarding Public Works Supervisor and Maintenance Worker positions.
- Police Officer hiring process discussion
- Public Works Supervisor position update
- Maintenance Worker position update
Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments
The City Council is reviewing draft ordinance amendments regarding mining and extractive operations. The proposed changes update permit terms, notification requirements for neighbors, and setback distances from residential areas and structures.
- Increase of property owner notification radius from 600 feet to 2,500 feet
- Increase of setbacks from residential or commercial structures from 500 feet to 1,000 feet
- Increase of setbacks from residences or residential zoning boundaries from 200 feet to 750 feet
Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments
The City Council is considering a draft ordinance to establish licensing and regulations for the sale of certain cannabinoid products derived from hemp. The proposed rules include requirements for retail establishments, age verification, and product labeling.
- Ordinance 71: Regulation of cannabinoid products derived from hemp
- Requirement for a retail cannabinoid product license for sales
- Prohibition of delivery sales and self-service vending
- Age restriction of 21 years for all cannabinoid product sales
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board is holding interviews for the Administrative Associate position. The meeting takes place at City Hall.
- Interviews for the Administrative Associate position
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board is meeting to review scores for the Administrative Associate position.
- Review of scores for Administrative Associate position
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board is holding interviews for several Police Officer positions. The meeting will take place at City Hall in the Lower Level Conference Room.
- Interviews for Police Officer positions
Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments
The Waite Park City Council is reviewing a draft ordinance regarding the municipal water system. The proposal covers water connections, service line maintenance, and various charges including water access and wellhead protection fees.
- Draft Ordinance 43: Municipal Water System
- Water Access Charge (WAC) unit definitions
- Wellhead Protection Fee requirements
- Procedures for non-payment and service discontinuation