Waite Park public meetings in 2024

Civil Service Board

The Waite Park Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct interviews for police cadet positions. This is a personnel action, not a policy or ordinance discussion.

• Police cadet interviews

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council will consider a draft ordinance adopting an updated Schedule of Fee Charges, covering administrative penalties, park rental fees, building permits, water and sewer rates, and other municipal fees. This item is the sole subject of the meeting, with proposed changes taking effect upon adoption.

• Park rental fees: residents $65 (2025) and $75 (2026) plus deposits; non-residents $150 (2025) and $160 (2026)
• Late fine escalation: additional $50 after 7 days, $75 after 14 days, $100 or $300 after 21 days
• Water rates: tiered quarterly service fee ($46) plus per-1,000-gallon charges ($2.36–$7.35)
• Building permit fees based on valuation, starting at $22 for $1–$500 and rising to $4,500+ for over $1,000,000
• Council salary: $300/month per member, mayor $600/month; special meetings $100 and $200 respectively

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review draft updates to personnel policies, the code of conduct, and standards of engagement. Staff will also provide an update on the Public Safety/City Hall renovation and expansion project. The meeting includes a recognition of Mayor Miller for over 30 years of service.

• Review of draft updated personnel policies, code of conduct, and standards of engagement
• Update on Public Safety/City Hall renovation/expansion project
• Recognition of Mayor Miller for over 30 years of service

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed fee schedule changes and consider adopting the final 2025 budget and property tax levy. They will also consider two ordinances to regulate cannabis and hemp retail businesses and temporary cannabis events. Consent agenda items include police officer appointments, 2025 salary schedules for union and non-union employees, and a building services contract.

• Public hearing on proposed revisions to the Appendix B Fee Schedule
• Adoption of 2025 final budget and property tax levy
• Consideration of Ordinance Amendment, Chapter 52, Cannabis
• Consideration of Ordinance 72 regulating cannabis and hemp retail businesses and temporary cannabis events
• Appointment of Christopher Thull and Nicholas Koop as police officers

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved the 2025 General Fund budget of $13,294,278 and a tax levy of $11,927,808, along with the 2025 budget document and gambling donations. The council also unanimously adopted two cannabis-related ordinances: one amending the zoning code to define and allow cannabis businesses, and another limiting retail cannabis businesses to two while regulating hemp retail and temporary events. Additionally, the council approved the consent agenda, fee schedule, appointments, and a new mechanic position.

• Adopted 2025 General and Special Fund Budgets per Resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Tax Levy of $11,927,808 per Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Gambling Donations as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Appendix B Fee Schedule, including water rate change to $2.63 per 1,000 gallons (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for cannabis-related businesses (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 72 limiting cannabis retail businesses to two and regulating hemp retail (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Board Appointments, with MTC representative Rick Miller until June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Rueben Lewellyn to Mechanic, Grade 5, Step 3, effective on or after Jan 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council is considering an ordinance to add Chapter VII & VIII regulations for cannabis and hemp retail businesses and temporary cannabis events. The ordinance adopts state law with additional local restrictions, defines key terms, sets conditions for retail registrations, and establishes violation procedures and penalty schedules.

• Adopting Ordinance 72 to regulate cannabis and hemp retail businesses and temporary cannabis events
• Defining terms such as Cannabis Retail Businesses, Lower-potency Hemp Edible Retailer, and Temporary Cannabis Event
• Setting conditions for retail registrations, including compliance with existing city ordinances
• Establishing a violation and hearing process with civil penalties and potential registration suspension
• Penalty schedule: $300 first offense, $600 and 5-day suspension for second within 36 months, $1,000 and 30-day suspension for third

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance that amends the zoning code to define and permit various cannabis-related businesses, including cultivation, retail, manufacturing, delivery, and events, across multiple zoning districts. The draft adds new definitions and updates permitted uses in the Agricultural, Business, and Industrial districts.

• Adds definitions for cannabis cultivation, retail, manufacturing, microbusiness, mezzobusiness, testing facility, transporter, wholesaler, delivery business, event, on-site consumption, and lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer/retailer.
• Allows cannabis cultivation in the Agricultural/Rural Residential district.
• Permits cannabis retail, delivery, and events in B-1, B-2, and B-3 business districts; on-site consumption allowed in B-2 district.
• Allows state-licensed cannabis businesses (except retail) in I-1, I-2, and I-3 industrial districts.
• Replaces and updates existing zoning sections to incorporate cannabis and hemp uses.

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will meet to review and potentially recommend amendments to zoning ordinances related to cannabis-related businesses. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Consideration of zoning ordinance amendments for cannabis-related businesses

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct interviews for a mechanic position.

• Mechanic interviews

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss a new contract for building inspection services for 2025. Members will also review proposed revisions to the 2025 fee schedule, including utility rates.

• Proposed 2025 building inspection contract with Code Consulting Professionals, LLC
• Proposed 2025 fee schedule revisions
• Proposed 2025 utility rates

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and levy. Other public hearings include a currency exchange license renewal for Unbank Company LLP and a request to vacate public right-of-way on 1st St S from Martin Marietta. The council will also review a 5-year conditional use permit for Martin Marietta's North Quarry. Consent agenda items cover business license renewals, a landscape coordinator agreement, part-time custodian approval, write-offs, and surplus equipment sale.

• Public hearing on 2025 budget and levy
• Public hearing on Unbank Company LLP 2025 currency exchange license renewal
• Request to vacate public right-of-way on 1st St S for Martin Marietta
• 5-year conditional use permit review for Martin Marietta's North Quarry
• Consent agenda: business license renewals, landscape coordinator agreement, part-time custodian, write-offs, surplus equipment sale

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to review candidates for a mechanic position. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of mechanic candidates

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2025 budget and a 5-year staffing plan at this work session. Final approval of the budget is scheduled for December 16th, following a public hearing on December 2nd. The Council will also consider requests for gambling donations from nonprofit organizations.

• Review of 2025 Final Budget Memo and Expenditure Budget documents
• Discussion of 5-year staffing plan and updated strategic tactical plan
• Public hearing on 2025 budget set for December 2nd
• Final budget approval December 16th
• Review of 2025 gambling donation requests from nonprofits; final approval also December 16th

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review draft ordinances regarding the number, location, and licensing of cannabis-related businesses. Staff will discuss the option of allowing Stearns County to handle licensing aspects. The council is seeking feedback and direction for ordinance updates.

• Review of Waite Park Cannabis Registration Ordinance Draft V.2
• Discussion on licensing via Stearns County
• Proposed updates to cannabis business location and number ordinances

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will consider an interim use permit for a solar electric generating facility at 2992 County Road 137 and a nuisance abatement request for 212 5th Ave N. Consent agenda items include approval of 2025 business license renewals, an ADA transition plan, final payments for street improvement projects, design contracts for the 2025 street project and public safety facility, a tobacco license for Mr. Puff, and a certificate of compliance for Equity Investments LLP (Riverglen Addition).

• Interim Use Permit for solar electric generating facility at 2992 County Road 137
• Nuisance abatement approval request for 212 5th Ave N
• Approve 2024 Street Improvement Phase 1 final payment and change order #2
• Approve public safety design agreement with SEH
• Approve Mr. Puff tobacco license

City Council Agendas

This is a special meeting of the Waite Park City Council, primarily to canvass the results of the recent election. The agenda also includes a special meeting notice, a staff report, and an unspecified document labeled 'Waite Park'. No other items are detailed.

• Canvassing of elections

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to discuss the recruiting timeline for two specific roles. The discussion focuses on the hiring process for a Mechanic and a Police Cadet.

• Recruiting timeline for Mechanic position
• Recruiting timeline for Police Cadet position

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan including pavement plans and capital projects for the 2025 Budget process. Staff will also provide updates on water treatment improvements and the New West/Mammoth contract renewal.

• 5-year Capital Improvement Plan review
• Water treatment design grant update with AE2S and MPCA
• New West/Mammoth contract renewal timeline

City Council Agendas

The City Council will vote on a resolution revoking the liquor license of Anejos, effective November 6, 2024. They will also consider a fourth amendment to a facility lease agreement with CentraCare and a contract with GSDC for economic development services. The consent agenda includes acceptance of an ICPOET grant for the police department. Approval of bills and other business will follow.

• Resolution to revoke Anejos liquor license on November 6, 2024
• Consider fourth amendment to facility lease with CentraCare (2024-2034)
• Consider agreement with GSDC for fractional economic development services
• Approve and sign ICPOET grant (A-ICPOE-2025-WAITPKPD-036) for police
• Approve accounts payable for October 21, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss an interim use permit for a solar electric generating facility. A previously scheduled request for a pool hall/game room at 145 Division Street has been withdrawn.

• Interim Use Permit request for solar electric generating facility at 2992 CR 137 (Nokomis Energy/Tom & Susie Ardolf)
• Withdrawn Conditional Use Permit request for pool hall/game room at 145 Division Street

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss economic development resources and park planning. Members will review a lease renewal for a city building and meet with the Park Board to determine priorities for local parks.

• Economic staffing proposal from Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation
• Lease renewal for 602 3rd Street South Building, including a proposed 10-year contract
• Proposed tenant change from CentraCare to Minnesota Mobile Medical Team for 602 3rd Street South
• Master plan discussions for Rivers Edge Park and Community Park

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will consider approving an agreement with Flaherty & Hood for city attorney services. The consent agenda includes approving the 2025 General Election Judge list, accepting donations to the city, and a gambling premise permit for Sartell Youth Hockey. Public input is also scheduled.

• Consider agreement with Flaherty & Hood for city attorney services
• Approve 2025 General Election Judge list
• Approve resolution accepting donations to the city
• Approve resolution for gambling premise permit for Sartell Youth Hockey
• Approve bills and other business

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review three proposals for attorney services and interview firms. The body will also discuss cannabis business locations and a proposal for economic development staffing services.

• Review of 3 requests for proposals for attorney services
• Discussion of cannabis business locations and ordinance changes
• Proposal to contract with Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation for staffing services

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park Economic Development Authority will meet to consider and potentially approve the 2025 EDA levy. A staff report and a levy resolution are included for review. No other business is on the agenda.

• 2025 EDA Levy Approval

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will consider a new law firm for city attorney, approve the EDA's 2025 levy, and set preliminary 2025 rural tax rates, general fund budget, and levy. The council will also vote on a change order for 10th Avenue South and approve fund transfers. A presentation on starting a Lions Club will be heard.

• Consider new law firm to serve as city attorney
• Approve EDA 2025 levy
• Set 2025 rural tax rates
• Approve 2025 General Fund preliminary budget and preliminary levy (including revised preliminary levy)
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for 10th Ave S

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2025 proposed preliminary budget. The preliminary budget must be adopted by September 30, 2024, and will be considered for adoption at the September 16 meeting. Budget numbers can be reduced after adoption but cannot be increased.

• Discussion of 2025 proposed preliminary budget (memo attached)

City Council Agendas

This special meeting includes consent items (minutes, ammunition purchase, street improvements, firefighter appointments, tobacco license) and three regular agenda items: an amendment to a conditional use permit for Kia of St. Cloud at 901 2nd St S, a variance request from Nicholas Huls, and a Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) agreement for the Public Safety Facility renovation and expansion. The council will also approve bills and receive an administrator update.

• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Kia of St. Cloud at 901 2nd St S
• Variance request by Nicholas Huls for a proposed shed
• Consider CMaR Agreement for Public Safety Facility Renovation & Expansion
• Approve 2024 Street Improvement Additions (Phase 2 bid award)
• Approve purchase of ammunition (quote, order not yet placed)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct an interview for a Police Officer position. No other items are on the agenda.

• Interview for a Police Officer position

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit amendment for Kia of St. Cloud to expand its auto dealership at 901 2nd St S, and on variances for Nicholas Huls to allow home construction with reduced wetland setbacks on County Road 6. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a staff update.

• Public hearing on amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Kia of St. Cloud to expand auto dealership at 901 2nd St S in B-3 zoning district
• Public hearing on variances from City Ordinance Section 42.46 wetland setback requirements for home construction on County Road 6 in A-1 Agricultural/Rural Residential district

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct an interview for a Police Officer position.

• Interview for Police Officer position

Park Board

The Waite Park Park Board will meet on August 6, 2024 to approve previous minutes and discuss grants, the Aquatic Management Plan (AMP), landscape coordinator updates, and proposed community park rental fees for 2026. A key item is the Park Master Plan for Rivers Edge Park. Updates will also be given on Babe Ruth activities.

• Approve April and June 2024 Park Board minutes
• Discussion of grants and AMP
• Community Park Rental Fees proposed for 2026
• Park Master Plan for Rivers Edge Park
• Babe Ruth update

The Waite Park Park Board approved keeping Community Park rental fees at $75 for residents and $160 for non-residents. Members also approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, and discussed upcoming projects including a River Edge Park master plan meeting with the City Council and a splash pad turf review.

• Approved agenda for August 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved keeping Community Park rental fees at $75 residents / $160 non-residents (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss the use of a Construction Manager At Risk for a public safety facility. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 audit and fund transfers.

• Consideration of Construction Manager At Risk for Public Safety Facility
• 2023 Audit Review and fund closures/transfers
• Temporary gambling application for Stearns County Pheasants Forever
• Hiring process for mechanic position
• Additional animal license request

The Waite Park City Council approved selecting Bradbury Stamm to enter contract negotiations as Construction Manager at Risk for the Public Safety Renovation and Expansion project. The council also accepted the 2023 audit report and approved fund transfers, and approved several consent agenda items including an additional animal license request.

• Approved selecting Bradbury Stamm as CMaR for public safety facility (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 audit report and approved fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, animal license, mechanic hiring process, and gambling application (unanimous, with animal license 4-1)
• Approved bills as presented (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will interview four firms to select a Construction Manager At Risk for the Public Safety and City Hall Renovation project. The Council will also discuss negotiation plans for the purchase or development of real property for administrative, policing, and fire response needs.

• Interviews with 4 firms for the Public Safety and City Hall Renovation project
• Discussion of negotiation plans for real property purchase or development for city administrative, police, and fire facilities

Joint Cities Meeting Agendas

The Joint Cities Meeting will feature a presentation from CentraCare on their partnership with the University of Minnesota to establish a third medical school in St. Cloud, enrolling 24 students per year starting fall 2025. City officials will also provide brief updates on local projects and initiatives. The meeting is primarily informational and includes a dinner for officials and a tour of The Ledge Amphitheater.

• Presentation on CentraCare and University of Minnesota Medical School partnership to build a third medical school in St. Cloud
• City updates from each participating city (5 minutes per city)
• Dinner for city officials only (5:30-6:00 PM, RSVP required)
• Tour of The Ledge Amphitheater available after the meeting
• Next Joint Cities Meeting scheduled for October 29, 2024 in St. Cloud

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items: an interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on cannabis businesses, and a resolution governing the counting of write-in votes. Both items are up for discussion and possible action.

• Proposed Interim Cannabis Ordinance Moratorium (see agenda report and draft ordinance)
• Consider Resolution 072224-01 Governing Write-In Vote Counting

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved an interim ordinance imposing a short-term moratorium on cannabis-related businesses, including cultivation, effective upon publication and expiring no later than January 1, 2025. The moratorium gives staff time to research and propose zoning options for cannabis businesses. The council also unanimously approved a resolution requiring write-in candidates to register for their votes to be counted.

• Adopted interim cannabis moratorium ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved resolution governing write-in vote counting (unanimous)

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council will consider an interim ordinance to temporarily prohibit cannabis-related businesses for up to six months. The draft ordinance aims to allow time for a study on zoning, licensing, and public health impacts before any new rules are finalized.

• Prohibits cannabis business establishment, cultivation, and sale until January 1, 2025
• Authorizes staff to study cannabis business impacts on zoning and licensing
• No new cannabis applications or permits will be accepted during the moratorium
• Violations subject to injunction or penalties under Waite Park City Code
• Draft ordinance proposed at July 22, 2024 special council meeting

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss recent cannabis legislation changes effective at the end of July, including cultivation and land-use impacts, and consider a moratorium. Other items include an update on the Construction Manager At-Risk process for the public safety/city hall expansion, a presentation from Mid-MN Cycling Club on building 10 miles of mountain bike trails in Quarry Park, and a discussion on a proposed city hall electronic sign. No formal votes are expected at this meeting.

• Mid-MN Cycling Club requests city support; has raised $124K toward $200K grant goal for 10 miles of all-weather mountain bike trails in Quarry Park
• Update on Construction Manager At-Risk process for public safety/city hall expansion project
• Councilmember Linquist proposes discussion on city hall electronic sign proposal
• Staff recommends considering a moratorium on cannabis cultivation and related land uses due to legislative changes

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss proposed updates to the rural tax policy and consider Ordinance 108 regarding the use of drones. The body is also reviewing a conditional use permit for a landscaping business and a plat for Zabinski Acres Plat 2.

• Proposed updates to Rural Tax Policy
• Conditional Use Permit for Natures View Landscaping and review of Zabinski Acres Plat 2 near 2705 County Road 6
• Ordinance 108 Use Of Drones
• Friends Bar 2AM Liquor License Renewal
• Approval of Election Judge List for 2024 Primary Election

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council will consider a draft ordinance regulating the use of drones. The proposal defines permitted and prohibited uses, including restrictions over public property and critical infrastructure, and sets rules for law enforcement drone operations. A violation would be a petty misdemeanor.

• Defines drones and prohibits operation over public property without a city permit
• Limits drone altitude to 250 feet unless expressly permitted
• Requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant before using a drone, with several emergency exceptions
• Bans drone flights before sunrise or after sunset without a permit
• Prohibits drones over critical City infrastructure without permission

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review the first phase of a water treatment facility study regarding plant upgrades and PFA removal. Staff will also present a draft updated policy for rural tax rates. Additionally, the council will walk the site of the proposed public safety and city hall expansion.

• Review of AE2S water treatment facility study phase one
• Presentation of draft updated rural tax policy
• Site concept plan review for public safety/city hall expansion

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider a request to establish an Economic Development Authority and appoint its initial commissioners. The agenda also includes approving street improvement changes and a massage enterprise license.

• Request to establish an Economic Development Authority (EDA) and appoint commissioners
• 2024 Street Improvements Change Order 1
• Authorization of bids for project additions via Supplemental Letter Agreement
• Massage enterprise license for Divine Massage LLC
• Resolution supporting participation in the Performance Measurement Program

Planning Commission

The June 11 agenda includes a review of the March 12 minutes and a permit for Natures View Landscaping and Zabinski Acres Plat 2. The provided record also details staff recommendations for a 48-unit development at 2907 1st St S.

• Conditional Use Permit and Plat for Natures View Landscaping and Zabinski Acres Plat 2
• Variance requests for a 48-unit, three-story multi-family development at 2907 1st St S
• Proposed energy-efficient 'Passive building' design for the 1st Street South project
• Staff recommendation to approve four variances regarding shoreland and height requirements

Park Board

The Waite Park Park Board will meet on June 5, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding grants for AMP and a Landscape Coordinator, as well as a Babe Ruth update.

• Grants for AMP
• Landscape Coordinator grant
• Babe Ruth update

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss potential grant opportunities for the Police Department and additional 2024 street projects using remaining budget funds. The session includes an update from BKV Architects regarding the public safety facility expansion and city hall remodeling. Staff will also discuss proposed changes to nuisance, animal, cannabis, and drone ordinances.

• Update on public safety expansion and city hall remodeling by BKV Architects
• Discussion of additional 2024 street projects using remaining budget funds
• Review of potential Police Department grant applications
• Proposed changes to nuisance, animal, and cannabis ordinances
• Discussion of a draft drone ordinance

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several routine approvals, including landscaping for the 3rd St trail, additional animal licenses, appointing three firefighters, a generator for the public works facility, and extra vacation for a mechanic foreman. They will also discuss a public works technician appointment, approve bills, and issue a Glory Days proclamation.

• Approve 3rd St Trail Landscaping
• Approve Additional Animal Licenses
• Approve Appointing 3 Firefighters
• Approve Public Works Facility Generator
• Approve Additional Vacation Balance For Mechanic Foreman

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct interviews for the Public Works Technician position. This is a personnel hiring step, not a policy or budget decision.

• Interviews for Public Works Technician position

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council work session covers four discussion items: updating the rural residential policy on tax classification for annexed properties, further discussion on creating an Economic Development Authority and Housing Redevelopment Authority, mechanical issues with the Public Works facility generator, and costs for cleaning underbrush along 3rd Street Trail. All items are discussions only, with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Rural residential policy: tax classification for annexed properties, including leased properties and family subdivisions
• Creation of EDA/HRA to gain levying authority for development funds
• Public Works facility generator mechanical issues and solutions
• Park cleanup: underbrush removal along 3rd Street Trail with cost discussion

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, animal licenses, temporary public works workers, and an electrical inspections contract. They will also discuss hiring a cleaning company for City Hall and consider additional animal licenses.

• Approve additional animal licenses (two separate items)
• Approve temporary public works workers
• Approve electrical inspections contract
• Hiring cleaning company for City Hall
• Approve bills and other business

Civil Service Board

The Waite Park Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct an interview for a Police Officer position. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Interview for a Police Officer position

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to review applications and score sheets for the Public Works Technician position. This is a routine hiring step, not a policy decision.

• Review of applications and score sheets for Public Works Technician

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes an amended wastewater treatment use agreement, a video proposal, street painting, hiring a police officer, purchasing three squad cars, and construction services for 2024 street improvements. The regular agenda includes considering memorandums of understanding for summer hours for police and maintenance employees, and appointing a mechanic foreman. The meeting also includes public input, approval of bills, and an administrator update.

• Approve amended wastewater treatment use agreement
• Approve Anderson Hughes video proposal
• Approve 2024 street painting and striping
• Approve hiring police officer Christian Aquino
• Approve purchase of 3 squad cars

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss a proposed 'snapshot' policy for properties on the rural tax rate, where existing properties would keep the rate until they develop or parcel off more than 50% of their area, after which they and any new parcels would be subject to the city tax rate. They will also discuss whether to shift the Local Board of Equalization and Appeals open book meeting to the County instead of the City handling it.

• Rural tax rate 'snapshot' proposal: existing rural-rate properties keep rate until developing or parceling off over 50% of original area
• New parcels split off, platted, or developed from originating properties would be subject to city tax rate at creation
• Discussion on whether County should handle the Local Board of Equalization and Appeals open book meeting
• Property owners on rural tax rate would be notified of any changes upon adoption

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct interviews of applicants for the Mechanic Foreman position. This is a personnel selection meeting, not a policy or legislative session.

• Interviews of Mechanic Foreman applicants

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council is proposing a draft ordinance that revises the fire department's composition, eligibility, probationary period, and officer selection. The changes include new residency and response time requirements, with provisions for waivers when staffing is low. This is a draft for discussion at the April 15, 2024 meeting.

• Requires firefighters to be at least 18, pass physical and drug tests, and have a valid Minnesota driver's license
• Residency requirement: live in Waite Park or be able to respond to the fire station within 9 minutes
• Waiver option if staffing falls below 25 members, allowing applicants who work in Waite Park and live within 15 minutes
• One-year probationary period with NFPA training and First Responder certification required
• Officers (Chief, Assistant Chief, Captains) appointed by City Council for two-year terms

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review Ordinance 25 regarding Fire Department eligibility. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering several administrative actions and staff reports.

• Ordinance 25 - Fire Department eligibility
• "No Mow May" Resolution
• 5th Street Extension Closeout
• Hiring process for Public Works Technician
• Resolution accepting donations to the City

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to serve as the Board of Appeal & Equalization, deciding whether taxable property in the city has been correctly valued and classified by the assessor. Residents who believe their property's value or classification is wrong may appeal to the board, which can correct it as needed. The agenda includes only this appeal hearing and adjournment, with no other business items.

• Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting to review property valuations and classifications
• Appeals must be sent to [email protected]
• Appearance before local board required before county board appeal
• Meeting at Waite Park City Hall, 19 13th Ave N, at 6:00 PM

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on several items: planning for the CGMC Summer Conference, a review of the city's tactical plan tied to the strategic plan and budget, a legislative update including a bonding request, and park activities. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information.

• Update on CGMC Summer Conference planning (July 24-26) with St. Joseph and Park Event Center
• Review of 2024 Strategic Tactical Plan as part of annual budget process
• Legislative update including The Ledge bonding request
• Park activities update

Park Board

The Waite Park Park Board is holding its regular meeting on April 3, 2024, to approve the agenda and prior minutes, then discuss grants, the AMP program, a landscape coordinator, park updates, and a Babe Ruth update. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda, which is largely procedural with open-ended discussion items.

• Approve agenda for April 3, 2024
• Approve January 31, 2024 Park Board minutes
• Discussion of grants
• Discussion of AMP
• Babe Ruth update

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council work session will discuss allowing a property owner to keep his home on the rural residential tax rate after subdividing for a landscaping business. They will also review electronic sign proposals, fire department ordinance changes, EDA authority, and public works updates. No final decisions are expected; future council action may be needed.

• Rural tax rate request for property owner subdividing for landscaping development
• Electronic sign proposals for city property to communicate local events
• Fire Department ordinance amendments to relax residency and working requirements
• Review of EDA authority and development opportunities
• Public Works update on street improvements, ledge operations, bonding, and staffing

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to approve consent agenda items including a bid for 2024 street improvements, a revised temporary/part-time salary schedule, and several agreements. Regular agenda items include amending the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Crossroads Lofts and Shops, and considering variances for Vue Point Apartments. The meeting also includes public input, a proclamation for Service Week, and approval of bills.

• Approve resolution awarding bid for 2024 street improvements
• Amend PUD for Crossroads Lofts and Shops (twinhome site plan)
• Sand Company variances for Vue Point Apartments
• Approve revised 2024 temporary and part-time salary schedule
• Approve Waite Park Babe Ruth Agreement 2024-2026

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting for its quarterly session. The agenda contains no listed action items, so the meeting is likely procedural in nature.

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two items: a variance request from WP Housing LLC for property at 2907 1st St S, and an amendment to the Crossroads Lofts & Shops planned unit development at 316 2nd Ave N. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes approval.

• Variance request by WP Housing LLC for 2907 1st St S from the Shoreland Overlay District and RM-24 district frontage setback requirements.
• Amendment to the Crossroads Lofts & Shops PUD to allow removal of an existing home and replacement with a new home.
• Review and approval of the February 13, 2024 meeting minutes.

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will meet to consider amendments to a planned unit development for the Genesis dealership at 900 2nd Street S, and to approve a collective bargaining agreement with police officers. The consent agenda includes a gambling donation request, a massage enterprise license, a bid award for 10th Avenue South, and property casualty insurance.

• Amendments to Planned Unit Development for Genesis dealership, 900 2nd Street S
• Police Officer Collective Bargaining Agreement and H.S.A. MOU
• Approve gambling donation request for St. Cloud School District 742
• Approve Massage Enterprise License for Massage By Megan, Arbor Salon Suite 5
• Award 10th Avenue South bid

Planning Commission

The Commission held a public hearing regarding requested variances for a potential solar electric generating facility. The applicants seek to reduce setbacks from residential properties, public roads, and other solar projects to accommodate a revised layout.

• Variance request to reduce 500-foot residential setback to zero feet
• Variance request to reduce 1,000-foot public road setback
• Variance request to reduce 3/4 mile setback from other solar projects
• Public hearing regarding Tom and Susan Ardolf property

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council is proposing a draft ordinance to regulate the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including licensing, testing, labeling, and sales restrictions. The ordinance would require a city license for retail sales, prohibit sales to under-21s, ban vending machines and delivery sales, and set hours of sale from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. This is a draft to be proposed at the February 5, 2024, council meeting.

• Requires a city-issued retail cannabinoid product license, with applications reviewed by the Chief of Police and approved by the City Council
• Prohibits sales to individuals under 21, vending machine sales, self-service, and delivery sales
• Sets sales hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
• Mandates child-resistant, tamper-evident, and opaque packaging for edible products, with labeling including serving size and 'Keep this product out of reach of children'
• Bans transient businesses (e.g., kiosks, trucks) from obtaining licenses

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review recommendations from BKV regarding possible sites for a public safety facility. Staff will also provide updates on The Ledge bonding and a concept for fire department support staff.

• Public safety facility location options and recommendations
• The Ledge bonding update
• Fire department support staff concept discussion

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will hold a regular meeting with public input, consent agenda approvals, and a regular agenda item on Ordinance 71 regarding cannabinoid products. The consent agenda includes minutes, special licenses, permits, video upgrades, and resolutions for street improvements and a special appropriation application.

• Ordinance 71 - Cannabinoid Products (public hearing/discussion)
• Approve special animal license for fourth animal
• Approve temporary gambling permits for Indy Foundation and St. Joseph Fire Department
• Approve video upgrades for broadcasting and bulletin board programming
• Approve resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for 2024 street improvements

Park Board

The Waite Park Park Board is meeting to elect its chair, deputy chair, and secretary, and to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The board will also discuss grants, the AMP program, landscape coordinator matters, and general park updates. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Election of officers: Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary
• Approval of October 4, 2023, Park Board minutes
• Discussion of grants
• Discussion of AMP program
• Park updates and other business

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct police officer interviews. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Police officer interviews

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council is holding a work session to discuss potential improvements to First Street South and future regional plans for the Southwest Beltway. Staff will present information on these topics, and the council will consider the city's direction. Department updates will cover park activities, the Public Safety Facility, and legislative and bonding matters.

• Discussion of First Street South improvements
• Discussion of Southwest Beltway regional plans
• Update on park activities
• Update on Public Safety Facility
• Update on legislative and bonding items

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council is meeting to approve routine items and discuss several policy changes. Key actions include appointing a new police officer, authorizing bids for a road project on 10th Avenue South, and revising the Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) policy. The council will also consider revised union contracts for maintenance workers, police administration, and police sergeants.

• Approve appointment of candidate to police officer position
• Authorize bids for 10th Avenue South project
• Approve revised Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) and sick leave policy
• Approve revised 2024 seasonal and part-time salary schedule
• Consider revised union contracts for maintenance workers, police administration, and police sergeants

Civil Service Board

The Waite Park Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct police officer interviews. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda; no other business is listed.

• Police officer interviews