Waite Park public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas
The City Council selected a design firm for a new public safety facility and approved several infrastructure and personnel updates. The council also approved a land plat for industrial development and a resolution supporting a new Scientific and Natural Area.
- Selected BKV Architectural Firm for Public Safety Facility design (unanimous)
- Approved Baker Tilly recommendations for 7 employee position job reviews (unanimous)
- Approved $42,715 for park building roof, siding, and door repairs (unanimous)
- Approved 12-month lease extension for 602 3rd St S building
- Approved preliminary and final plat for Industries West Plat 5 (unanimous)
- Approved 8/7/23 Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Emergency Management JPA (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution Declaring Support for Glacial Lakes Trail (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the preliminary and final plat for Industries West Plat 5, a 6.11-acre industrial parcel. While staff recommended approval subject to parkland dedication fees, the minutes do not record a final vote or formal decision on the plat.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
City Council Agendas
The Council approved a new compensation structure for exempt and non-exempt employees and signed Memorandums of Agreement with four collective bargaining units. The 2022 Audit Report and related fund transfers were accepted. Additionally, the City declared a watering ban due to a severe drought.
- Approved 2022 Audit Report and fund transfers (unanimous)
- Approved new pay plan structure for non-exempt and exempt employees (unanimous)
- Approved Police Admin Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Police Sergeants Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Maintenance Worker Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Police Officer Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Water Treatment Facility Improvements RFP (unanimous)
- Approved Babe Ruth Charitable Gambling Donation (unanimous)
Park Board
The Park Board approved new rental rates for park facilities. The board also received updates on landscaping, trail maintenance, and Babe Ruth project fundraising.
- Approved resident rental rate increase to $75.00
- Approved non-resident rental rate increase to $160.00
- Approved August 2, 2023 agenda
- Approved February 1, 2023 minutes
- Approved April 5, 2023 minutes