Carver public meetings in 2022

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 19, 2022, after cancelling the scheduled work session. The council will consider the 2023 property tax levy and budget, a police services agreement with the Carver County Sheriff's Office, and several payment requests for construction projects. The agenda also includes a liquor license application for 205 Broadway North and a turnback agreement with Carver County for CSAH 40.

• 2023 Property Tax Levy and Budget
• 2023 Police Services Agreement with Carver County Sheriff's Office
• Payment Request No. 5 to BCM Construction, Inc. for $514,363.13 for 6th Street Improvements
• Purchase of a tanker truck for $25,000 from City of Waconia
• Liquor License Application – 205 Broadway North

Z-Elected Official Orientations

This is an orientation agenda for Erik Perschmann, a newly elected official in Carver, MN, scheduled for December 16, 2022. The day consists of meetings with city staff covering roles, responsibilities, and key projects. It is procedural in nature, with no decisions or public hearings.

• 2023 Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan review with Finance Director
• Overview of development projects: Timber Creek, The Preserve, Brookeview, 112 Bus Garage, CDA Housing, UP Bank
• Infrastructure tour: Water Treatment Plant, Carver Creek Lift Station, Public Utilities Building
• Discussion of CSAH 40 Turn Back, 3 St. Bridge Project, and 2023 Street Maintenance
• Review of Public Services / Fire Station Project and Certified Levee Project

Heritage Preservation Commission

This meeting of the Carver Heritage Preservation Commission, scheduled for December 13, 2022, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a closed session to review City Manager Brent Mareck's performance, followed by a regular meeting that includes a Truth in Taxation public hearing on the proposed 2023 tax levy and a public hearing on the 2023 fee schedule. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including a lease agreement, facility rental amendments, employee handbook changes, health insurance plan, and a grinder purchase. The work session scheduled for this date has been cancelled.

• Truth in Taxation hearing on 2023 proposed levy of $3,851,980, a 6.9% increase from 2022
• 2023 Fee Schedule public hearing
• Purchase of a grinder from Electric Pump for $58,815
• Lease agreement with Southwest Metro Amateur Radio Transmitting Society
• Liquor license application for 205 Broadway

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council is holding a work session to review the 2023 budget, including a proposed total levy of $3,851,980 (a 6.9% increase from 2022) and a general fund budget of $3,399,341. The council will also discuss an update on the CSAH 40 turn back and receive the city manager's report. No formal decisions are made at the work session; the regular meeting follows at 7:00 PM.

• 2023 total levy proposed at $3,851,980, up 6.9% from 2022
• General fund budget of $3,399,341, a 14% increase from 2022
• Health insurance plan change from Preferred One to Health Partners with 8% premium increase
• Reduced city contributions to 3rd Street Bridge ($50,000) and Levee Project ($30,000)
• CSAH 40 turn back update by City Engineer Dan Lonnes

Planning Commission Meeting

The Carver Planning Commission will discuss a working draft of the Zoning Ordinance (Articles I-III), focusing on cleanup and updates, and review a 2022 recap and project update. The agenda includes no public hearings or final decisions; it is primarily a discussion and informational session.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Articles I-III (Chapter 50) working draft
• 2022 Planning Commission recap and project update
• Approval of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for November 15, 2022, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fire Department Retirement Program, including a possible switch to the Minnesota Statewide Volunteer Firefighter (SVF) Plan, review the 2023 fee schedule draft, and discuss panhandling regulation. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Fire Department Retirement Program: review of current pension and possible enrollment in PERA's SVF Plan (benefit increase from $2,507 to $4,000 per year of service recommended)
• 2023 Fee Schedule Draft presented by Finance Director Lynn Tschudi
• Panhandling Regulation Discussion with City Attorney Dave Anderson
• City received $51,721 in Fire State Aid in 2022

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 17, 2022, with the work session cancelled. The council will consider amendments to the utilities and right-of-way ordinances, a special assessment agreement for Mizzy's Pizza, and approve multiple construction payment requests totaling over $600,000. They will also schedule a public hearing for delinquent utility bills and accept a donation from the Carver Lions Club.

• Approve Payment Request No. 3 to BCM Construction, Inc. for $262,668.12 for the 6th Street Improvements Project
• Approve Payment Request No. 2 to Spohn Ranch, Inc. for $103,250.00 for the Ironwood Park Skatepark Project
• Approve Payment Request No. 9 to Traut Companies for $52,459.71 for the Well #5 Project
• Approve Payment Request No. 22 to Magney Construction, Inc. for $186,249.57 for the Water Treatment Facility Improvements Project
• Adopt Resolution 152-22 accepting a $6,000 donation from the Carver Lions Club for a hydraulic-extrication rescue tool

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for October 11, 2022, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. Instead, the Commission will present Heritage Preservation Awards at 420 Broadway North and 417 Oak Street North, Carver, MN, starting at 5:00 PM. A quorum of Commission members may attend the award presentations.

• Meeting cancelled
• Heritage Preservation Award presentations at 420 Broadway North and 417 Oak Street North
• Potential quorum at award event

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will review the 2023 Enterprise Fund Budgets for water, sewer, and stormwater, including proposed rate increases of 3%, 3%, and 5% respectively. The Long-Term Financial Plan will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting later that evening. The work session also includes a Truth in Taxation update and a Strategic Plan update.

• Proposed 2023 utility rate increases: water 3%, sewer 3%, stormwater 5%
• 2023 capital projects: $240,000 generator for Wells 5 & 6, $200,000 PRV replacements, $108,000 for storage building drawings
• Water fund 2023 budget: revenues $2,616,562, expenditures $2,564,140
• Sewer fund 2023 budget: revenues $1,062,648, expenditures $1,098,564
• Stormwater fund 2023 budget: revenues $379,759, expenditures $505,046

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 113 4th St. E., including a proposed wood storm door and decorative plate, and will select the winner of the Carver Preservation Award from two nominations. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and other routine business.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 113 4th St. E. (wood storm door, decorative plate)
• Preservation Award selection between 417 Oak Street and 420 Broadway
• Approval of August 8, 2022 minutes
• No presentations or reports scheduled

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council is holding a work session to review the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) and the 2023 General Fund Budget. The LTFP review includes proposed utility rate increases (water, sewer, storm) and connection fees, as well as projected tax rates and capital improvement projects. The council will discuss these items and provide feedback before a final plan is presented for adoption in October.

• Proposed 2023 utility rate increases: water 3%, sewer 3%, storm 5%
• Proposed 2023 utility connection fee increases: water 3%, sewer 3%, storm 5%
• Top capital projects include SW Service Area Trunk Utility Ext ($4,250,000), Downtown Park ($2,731,818), Public Services Storage Bldg ($2,530,000)
• Projected city tax rate to decrease from 48.42% (2022) to 37.25% (2023)
• General Fund capital equipment fund projected deficit of $185,203 by end of 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

The Carver Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a floodplain ordinance amendment required by FEMA, then review a request to allow a restaurant (Mizzy's Pizza) at Carver Square, and consider the final plat for Timber Creek Phase Two. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council.

• Public hearing on floodplain ordinance amendment to require 1 foot freeboard for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment in new residential structures
• Mizzy's Pizza: request to amend Planned Commercial District overlay to allow restaurant use at 4715 Dahlgren Road, with site plan for 7,532 sq ft restaurant and retail/office outlet
• Timber Creek Phase Two Final Plat review
• Discussion of Ironwood and Hartwell Drive operations (no supporting documentation)

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will review the draft 2023 General Fund budget and the Long-Term Financial Plan's capital plan for 2023-2027. The budget proposes a 7.2% levy increase, while the capital plan outlines major projects like the SW Service Area Trunk Utility Extension and Downtown Park. The council will also discuss the CSAH 40 Turnback project.

• Draft 2023 General Fund budget with 7.2% levy increase
• Long-Term Financial Plan capital plan (2023-2027) totaling $23.4 million
• CSAH 40 Turnback project discussion
• Street Maintenance Levy increase from $220,000 to $320,000
• New Finance Director position created

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Carver Heritage Preservation Commission will consider three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: vinyl sign panels at 309 Broadway, a vinyl window replacement at 416 Broadway (previously denied in December 2021), and an application at 113 4th St. E. The commission will also discuss the Preservation Ordinance and a Preservation Award. The meeting includes approval of the July 12, 2022 minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: 309 Broadway (Sunshine Realty Group) - vinyl sign panels in existing frames
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 416 Broadway (Tracy Carlson) - replace wood/vinyl windows with all-vinyl windows (previously denied)
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 113 4th St. E. (Barbara Kaiser)
• Discussion of Preservation Ordinance with City Manager Brent Mareck
• Discussion of Preservation Award with City Manager Brent Mareck

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to discuss two main topics: a draft ordinance amending floodplain management requirements to comply with FEMA rules, and an overview of options for reducing speed limits on local roads. No formal votes are scheduled; the floodplain ordinance will go to a public hearing later, and speed limit options are for discussion only.

• Draft ordinance to require 1 foot of freeboard above flood elevation for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment in floodplain districts
• Speed limit options: 20 mph (requires engineering study, $30,000-$50,000), 25 mph (no study, $10,000-$15,000), survey in 2024, or no action
• Peer city review shows only Victoria among peers reduced speed limits to 25 mph
• Pedestrian safety data cited: 13% severe injury/death at 20 mph vs 40% at 30 mph
• Employee survey review on agenda

Planning Commission Meeting

The Carver Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the City's Heritage Preservation Commission Ordinance (Ordinance 07-2022). The amendments aim to clarify inspection authority, add enforcement tools, streamline the certificate of appropriateness process, and specify that building permits will be denied without a required certificate. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 07-2022 amending the Heritage Preservation Commission Ordinance
• Amendments add enforcement tools including stop work orders, injunctive relief, and criminal proceedings for violations
• Clarifies that city staff and contractors may inspect heritage preservation landmarks
• Specifies that building permits will be denied if a certificate of appropriateness is not obtained
• Extends appeal deadline for certificate of appropriateness decisions from 10 to 14 business days

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council is reviewing the updated Pavement Management Plan, which outlines street repair projects for 2023-2027, including mill and overlay work in River Oaks and Carver Bluffs. The meeting also includes a review of the Facility Rental Program, with proposed changes to convert the policy into a legal agreement and adjust rental fees for Village Hall, Church-by-the-River, and the Broadway Room. Additionally, the City Attorney will present a review of the Cannabinoid Product Regulation.

• 2023 Pavement Project: $1,018,000 estimated cost for River Oaks Development (Part 1) and 4th Street reclamation, funded by $421,000 local and $597,000 State Aid.
• 2026 Pavement Project: $1,232,000 estimated cost for Carver Bluffs Development (Part 2) and Mount Hope Road reclamation, funded by $580,000 local and $652,000 State Aid.
• Facility Rental Fees: Proposed increase for non-residents renting Village Hall from $120/hour to $75/hour and $600/day to $525/day.
• Facility Rental Fees: Proposed increase for residents renting Village Hall from $80/hour to $50/hour and $400/day to $350/day.
• Cannabinoid Product Regulation: Review presented by City Attorney Dave Anderson.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Carver Heritage Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 120 Broadway, submitted by Nate Roise of Getaway Motor Café. The application requests approval for an exterior steel stairway and deck, a sign, and a mural on the west side of the building. The commission will also review the minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 120 Broadway: exterior steel stairway and deck, sign, and mural
• Applicant: Nate Roise, Getaway Motor Café
• Previous Certificate of Appropriateness approvals for restoration at 120 Broadway
• Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office guidance on murals
• Approval of June 14, 2022 minutes

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to review a proposed upgrade to BS&A financial software, including costs and financing, and a regular meeting to act on routine items and a final plat. The work session also covers community event and recreation programming. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items like election judge appointments and pay scale increases.

• BS&A software purchase, implementation, and training: $97,850
• Annual software fees increase from $13,755 to $20,095
• 8% employee pay scale increase effective January 1, 2023
• Carver Fire Relief Association pension contribution increase from $2,507 to $2,607 per year of service
• The Preserve final plat review

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to discuss the SouthWest Prime on-demand transit service, a draft amendment to the Heritage Preservation Ordinance, and the 2023 employee pay scale. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction.

• SouthWest Prime transit service: city pays $10 per rider, rider pays $4; contract expires Dec 31, 2022
• Draft ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article IV (Heritage Preservation Commission) to clarify enforcement, inspections, and certificate of appropriateness process
• 2023 employee pay scale: CPI shows 8% increase, pay range adjustment for union and non-union employees
• Carver Station transit ridership: 2022 monthly passengers range from 31 to 58, down from pre-pandemic levels

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposed lot split for phase two of the Timber Creek development and the final plat for The Preserve. Staff recommends both items move to City Council for approval with specific conditions.

• Timber Creek Phase 2 lot split involving approximately 161 acres
• The Preserve final plat for 66 single-family residential lots
• Proposed extension of Monroe Drive through Timber Creek and The Preserve
• Park dedication fee of $4,070 per unit for The Preserve

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 309 Broadway. The agenda includes a draft ordinance amending the Carver City Code regarding heritage preservation enforcement and standards. City staff will also present information on the Preservation Award.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 309 Broadway (Anton Knoblauch Bank) to replace four windows with Pella wood windows.
• Draft ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article IV of the Carver City Code to clarify inspection authority and enforcement penalties.
• Draft ordinance specifies that the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and City of Carver Historic Design Guidelines will be used for review.
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair.
• Presentation on the Preservation Award by City Manager Brent Mareck.

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council held a work session to preview the 2023 budget and update the Long-Term Financial Plan, followed by a regular meeting covering the 2021 audit, liquor license renewals, and several development items. The work session included a presentation by Finance Director Lynn Tschudi on the budget schedule, financial position, and preliminary considerations such as a 3% water and sewer rate increase and a 5% storm water rate increase. The regular meeting agenda included a public hearing on the 2021 audited financial statements, consent agenda items like liquor license renewals for Kwik Trip, Harvey's Bar and Grill, Lisa's Place, and Dog House Bar, and business items on an affordable housing connection fee waiver, the Brookeview final plat, Ironwood Park improvement bid award, and a parking and traffic ordinance.

• 2023 budget preview: proposed 3% water and sewer rate increase, 5% storm water increase
• Long-Term Financial Plan update: $16.8 million in capital projects planned for 2022-2026
• 2021 audited financial statements presented by Abdo, with unmodified opinion and no noncompliance noted
• Liquor license renewals for 2022-2023 for Kwik Trip, Harvey's Bar and Grill, Lisa's Place, and Dog House Bar
• Ironwood Park Improvement Project bid award and Brookeview final plat considered

Planning Commission Meeting

The Carver Planning Commission will review the Brookeview Final Plat, a 22-lot single-family subdivision south of Meadows at Spring Creek, and make a recommendation to the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from March 17, 2022. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with the final plat as the only substantive item.

• Brookeview Final Plat: 22 lots, average lot size ~8,000 sq ft, R2/PRD zoning
• Park dedication fee: $4,070 per unit (fee in lieu of land)
• Access via Mulberry Drive; east-west street private, maintained by HOA
• Rustic trail from Mulberry Lane to Broadway/Snake Trail (woodchip, not paved)
• Utilities stubbed to property line for adjacent landowner

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The City Council awarded a contract to BCM Construction, Inc. for the 6th Street West Improvement Project. The council also approved several street maintenance contracts and payment requests for infrastructure rehabilitation.

• Awarded $2,325,746.15 contract to BCM Construction, Inc. for 6th Street West Improvement Project
• Awarded $417,228.27 contract to GMH Asphalt Corporation for the 2022 Street Maintenance Project
• Awarded $39,816.00 contract to Pearson Brothers, Inc. for the 2022 Seal Coat and Crack Seal Project
• Approved $125,191.32 payment request to Pember Companies for Carver Bluffs Lift Station Rehabilitation
• Approved $302,565.04 payment request to Magney Construction, Inc. for Water Treatment Facility Improvements

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to discuss the SouthWest Prime on-demand transit service's rising costs and potential budget shortfall, review snowmobile routes and winter parking regulations, and consider options for trees on Broadway. The regular meeting will consider bids for the 6th St. Improvement Project and the 2022 Street Maintenance Project, plus routine consent items.

• SouthWest Prime ridership up 85% in 2022; projected cost $27,000 vs $15,500 budget
• Possible $14,000 transfer from Special Capital Project Fund to cover Prime deficit
• Discussion on keeping or amending snowmobile route on 6th St. W. trail
• Discussion on winter parking rules after 2-inch snowfall
• Options for Broadway trees: leave, remove and replant, remove, or hybrid

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The City Council is reviewing a request to participate in conduit revenue bonds for Southwest Christian High School. The issuance would allow the school to obtain better interest rates through tax-exempt bonds without risking City funds.

• Resolution 116-22: Approval of Educational Facilities Revenue Note, Series 2022A, not to exceed $4.5 million
• Water Tower Maintenance: Discussion of a projected $960,000 cost for full rehabilitation and painting
• Payment Request No. 16: $377,451.85 to Magney Construction, Inc. for Water Treatment Facility Improvements
• Public Hearing: Conduit Bond Issuance for Southwest Christian High School

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application to replace nine original windows at 113 4th St. E., the Levi and Eliza Griffin House (1860). The commission will also welcome new alternate members, elect a chair and vice-chair, and review the March 8, 2022, minutes. No other business items are listed.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application by Barbara Kaiser to replace nine original windows with Marvin 'Ultimate' double hung windows at 113 4th St. E.
• Welcome new members Judy Grosch (1st Alternate) and Amy Kedrowski (2nd Alternate)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of March 8, 2022, minutes

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council work session will review the Ironwood Park improvement project plan, including a $1,860,000 budget funded by park dedication fees, and discuss a trail mapping and wayfinding signage concept. They will also hear about corridor landscape maintenance for Jonathan Carver Parkway and interview a Heritage Preservation Commission candidate. No formal votes are scheduled; the council is providing feedback and direction.

• Ironwood Park improvement project plan review with $1,860,000 total budget
• Trail mapping and wayfinding signage concept for city trails
• Jonathan Carver Parkway corridor landscape maintenance discussion
• Heritage Preservation Commission interview
• Trail map installation may be delayed to 2023 due to park dedication fund depletion

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The City Council is reviewing a concept to waive portions of city sewer and water connection fees for residential projects that meet specific affordability guidelines. The proposal includes tiered waivers based on Area Median Income, with a maximum waiver cap of $250,000 per project.

• Proposed tiered connection fee waivers for workforce or senior housing
• Maximum connection fee waiver limit of $250,000 per project
• Review of draft employee surveys for full-time and part-time staff
• Change Order #2 for $36,947.19 for Water Treatment Facility Improvements Project
• Purchase of road salt from Compass Minerals for $21,993

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss a preliminary plat, rezoning, and final plat application for the Brookview development. Residents expressed concerns regarding street widths, erosion control on bluffs, and potential impacts on neighboring properties.

• Public hearing for Next Steps Learning Center Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and Final Plat Application
• Public hearing for Brookview Preliminary Plat and Rezoning Application
• Discussion of private street standards and maintenance responsibilities for Brookview

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission is meeting to review and discuss the city's historic preservation ordinance with City Attorney Dave Anderson. This is a discussion item, not a final decision; any proposed changes would need to be drafted, recommended by the commission, and adopted by the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the December 14, 2021 minutes.

• Review and discussion of Heritage Preservation Ordinance with City Attorney Dave Anderson
• Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 7, 2022, after cancelling the scheduled work session. The consent agenda includes approving a SHIP grant agreement for Phase 2 of the Community Gardens, adopting resolutions on precincts/polling places and parking restrictions on 6th Street West, and authorizing the City Manager to attend the Gettysburg Leadership Institute. The council will also make commission appointments following interviews held at a February 28 special meeting.

• Approve SHIP Grant Agreement with Carver County for Phase 2 of Community Gardens (estimated $2,242 in expenses)
• Adopt Resolution 106-22 Establishing Precincts and Polling Places
• Adopt Resolution 107-22 Related to Parking Restrictions on 6th Street West
• Authorize City Manager to attend Gettysburg Leadership Institute (Resolution 108-22)
• Commission appointments for Heritage Preservation Commission and Planning Commission

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 3rd St. Bridge replacement project, including funding through MnDOT bridge bonds, and receive an update on the GreenStep Cities program. The regular meeting will consider routine consent items and business items such as a fire services agreement and a resolution supporting housing and local decision-making authority.

• 3rd St. Bridge replacement cost estimate: $1,480,000 total ($1,040,000 structure, $200,000 roadway, $240,000 engineering)
• City applied for MnDOT Bridge Bond funds; awarded as small city, with city paying max $10,000 for engineering and construction
• GreenStep Cities update: Carver completed 6 Best Practices to advance to Step Two
• Fire Services Agreement with Carver Fire Department
• Resolution 104-22: Support of Housing and Local Decision-Making Authority

Planning Commission Meeting

The Carver Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on the Brookview preliminary plat and rezoning application. The proposal includes 24 single-family lots on 15.2 acres south of Meadows at Spring Creek, with a requested R2/PRD zoning. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to a location change.

• Public hearing on Brookview preliminary plat and rezoning (24 lots, 5,500 sq ft lots)
• Rezoning request from Ag to R2 with Planned Unit Development overlay
• Proposed rustic trail connection from Mulberry Lane to Broadway/Snake Trail
• Park dedication fee of $4,070 per unit
• Meeting location changed to virtual via Zoom

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for February 8, 2022, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed 103-unit affordable housing development by the Carver County CDA, a draft special event ordinance, and temporary liquor licenses. No formal action is scheduled; the housing project is conceptual and no applications have been submitted.

• Housing development update: 103 units at 1591 Hartwell Drive, including 43 senior and 60 general occupancy units
• Special event ordinance discussion: potential permit requirements and fees for large events
• Temporary liquor license discussion
• New employee introductions: Carter Borg and Austin Buetow, Public Services Technician III

Planning Commission Meeting

The Carver Planning Commission will meet virtually to hear an informational preview from the Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) about a proposed affordable housing project at 1591 Hartwell Drive. No formal action is requested at this meeting. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting.

• CDA project preview for Carver Place (60 units) and Carver Oaks Senior Residence (43 units) at 1591 Hartwell Drive
• Project previously unfunded; CDA received $1 million in ARPA funds from Carver County
• Total development costs: $16,383,383 (Carver Place) and $12,008,495 (Carver Oaks)
• Park dedication fee in lieu of land: $4,070 per unit
• Meeting location changed to Zoom due to COVID-19

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on the certified levee improvement project (estimated at $12 million) and the 2021-2022 strategic plan, followed by a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items and discuss a Housing Action Plan. The levee project aims to address floodplain restrictions affecting about 55 properties and businesses in the historic downtown.

• Certified Levee Project update: $12,000,000 preliminary cost estimate, with $9.5M from MN DNR, $150K from Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, $2.35M from City of Carver
• Strategic Plan update covering communications, community development, downtown development, infrastructure, and organizational development
• Consent agenda includes approving minutes, claims, financial report, right of entry agreement, pay equity report, 2022 legislative priorities, and Water Treatment Facility Improvements payment request No. 13
• Business item: Housing Action Plan discussion
• Work session also includes City Manager's report and council requests

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas and Packets - 2016 through 6/30/24

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to discuss three main topics: a Housing Action Plan aimed at increasing affordable housing options, a phased redevelopment concept for Riverside Park, and draft 2022 legislative priorities. The regular meeting follows at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes no formal votes or public hearings, only discussion and feedback.

• Housing Action Plan: proposes tools like community land trusts, TIF, and fee waivers to encourage affordable housing
• Riverside Park Phase 1 redevelopment: vehicular river overlook and native prairie seeding, estimated at $80,630
• 2022 Legislative Priorities: seeks $11.2 million for flood levee modernization, supports remote meeting participation, and opposes preemption
• Legislative priority to reduce special assessment election threshold to 15%
• Legislative priority to create alternative pathway to police licensure