Crosby public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Crosby City Council will consider approving the 2026 budget and levy, as well as a contract for a window and door project funded by the Hallett Trust. The meeting also includes standard consent agenda items such as minutes and claims.
- Approve 2026 budget and levy
- Approve Hallett Trust window and door project
- Approve claims and minutes
- Consider 2026 fee schedule
- Accept resignation of seasonal employee
Council
The Council is discussing a 2026 fee schedule including increases for water, sewer, and park services. The body is also considering a window and door project for JFHML funded by Hallett Trust donations.
- Proposed Sewer Base Fee increase from $10.50 to $14.00
- Proposed Tier 1 Water Volume fee increase from $8.40 to $8.65
- Proposed increase for Street or Alley vacation request fee to $1,000
- Proposed Crosby Memorial Park weekend fee increase from $50 to $75
- Approval of Clifton-Larson-Allen contract
Planning Zoning
Commissioners approved the November 17, 2025 Planning Commission minutes by a 4‑0 vote. They then adjourned the December 15, 2025 meeting at 6:31 p.m. by a 4‑0 vote. No new business or public hearings were scheduled.
- Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:31 p.m. (4‑0)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public meeting regarding the proposed 2026 budget and levy before certifying it to Crow Wing County. The council will also consider resolutions to finalize the 2026 budget and levy.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and levy
- Consideration of fire truck purchase and emergency breathing supply systems
- Approval of hire for Deputy City Clerk
- Acceptance of November donations including $110,000 for Hallett Community Center operational support
- Resolution to set the final 2026 levy and budget
Council
The Crosby City Council approved the final 2026 levy and the 2026 budget, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the purchase of Buddy Breather kits for the fire department and a new plow for the 2013 public‑works truck, both unanimously. The revised agenda and consent agenda were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.
- Adopt revised agenda (5-0)
- Approve revised consent agenda (5-0)
- Approve 2026 final levy (5-0)
- Approve 2026 budget (5-0)
- Approve purchase of Buddy Breather kits for fire department ($19,160) (5-0)
- Approve purchase of new plow for Public Works 2013 truck ($10,530) (5-0)
- Adjourn meeting (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will discuss scheduling a work session and public meeting for the SE Crosby 1st Street S and 2nd Street S Improvement Project. The body is also considering updates to paid family medical leave and job classification agreements.
- Amendment to Resolution 2025-31-1 regarding unpaid nuisance charges
- Scheduling of SE Crosby 1st Street S and 2nd Street S Improvement Project meetings
- Approval of Paid Family Medical Leave Policy and Memorandum of Understanding
- Approval of Job Classification Memorandum of Understanding
- Resolution 2025-35-1124 regarding Conditional Use Permit Application 25-1
Council
The Crosby City Council approved several items, including adding the state Paid Family Leave policy to the employee handbook, approving a $1,595 advertisement in the 2026 Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide, and granting a conditional use permit for a coffee roasting business at 425 Oak Street. All motions passed unanimously by a roll‑call vote of 5‑0.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with $1,200 Tom's Total Tree Service invoice added (5-0)
- Approved ad space in the 2026 Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide at a cost of $1,595 (5-0)
- Accepted Crow Wing County map sign donation for Plaza Park (5-0)
- Adopted Minnesota Paid Family Leave policy and added it to the City of Crosby Employee Handbook (5-0)
- Approved Paid Family Medical Leave Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters General Local No. 346 (5-0)
- Approved Job Classification Memorandum of Understanding for two bargaining‑unit positions (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-35-1124 Conditional Use Permit for a coffee roasting business at 425 Oak Street (5-0)
Planning Zoning
The commission approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting unanimously. They opened a public hearing for the Mitchell CUP request at 425 Oak Street. Commissioners approved a recommendation to the city council for a conditional use permit allowing a coffee roasting and retail facility at that address, with specific conditions. A land‑use permit for a sand blanket and walkways at True North Base Camp was also approved.
- Approved October 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (6‑0)
- Opened public hearing for Mitchell CUP request at 425 Oak St (6‑0)
- Approved recommendation to council for conditional use permit for coffee roasting business at 425 Oak St, with conditions 1‑4 and deleting 5‑6 (6‑0)
- Approved land‑use permit for sand blanket and walkways at True North Base Camp
- Adjourned meeting (6‑0)
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding unpaid nuisance and utility charges, as well as SE Alley improvement assessments. The body will also consider resolutions to certify these assessments and discuss a lease-to-purchase agreement for a Pierce Saber TM Pumper Fire Truck.
- Public hearings for unpaid nuisance charges, unpaid utility charges, and SE Alley improvement assessments
- Discussion of Pierce Saber TM Pumper Fire Truck lease-to-purchase agreement
- Acceptance of donations totaling $50,988, including $50,000 from the Crosby Fire Relief Association
- Proposed amendment 2025-5 to Chapter 11"6 Cannabis Business
- Authorization to order a Bobcat Track Loader and radio equipment using Sourcewell Impact Funds
Council
The council approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑0 vote. Council members agreed to defer further discussion of the fire truck lease‑to‑purchase agreement to allow additional research. Job description revisions and a back‑pay request for a part‑time library employee were discussed but no actions were taken.
- Approve agenda (5-0)
- Defer fire truck lease‑to‑purchase discussion (no vote recorded)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss a resolution regarding the MnDOT Serpent Creek Box Culvert Replacement Plan. The body will also consider a fire truck purchase and a late fee waiver request from Cass Information System.
- Public hearing on MnDOT SP 1806-82 Serpent Creek Box Culvert Replacement Plan
- Discussion on the purchase of a Fire Truck
- Discussion of nuisance trees at 304 W Main Street
- Discussion of Liability Insurance Statutory Tort Limits Waiver
- Discussion of Cass Information System request for late fee waiver
Council
The Crosby City Council approved Resolution 2025-24-1027 giving municipal consent for MnDOT’s Serpent Creek box culvert project (5‑0). It also rejected a $61.74 late‑fee waiver for Cass Information Systems (5‑0), renewed the city’s liability insurance with statutory tort limits and no excess coverage (5‑0), and approved a $13,200 tree‑removal contract at 304 W Main St (5‑0). Additionally, the council authorized a $3,000 contract to train the departing utility billing clerk and scheduled a special meeting for November 3.
- Approved Resolution 2025-24-1027 for MnDOT box culvert (5‑0)
- Rejected Cass Information Systems $61.74 late‑fee waiver (5‑0)
- Renewed liability insurance with statutory tort limits, no excess (5‑0)
- Approved $13,200 tree‑removal contract at 304 W Main St (5‑0)
- Authorized $3,000 contract for Samantha Wodarz training and job‑description update (5‑0)
- Approved agenda amendment adding special‑meeting discussion and ROW hearing cancellation (5‑0)
- Approved consent agenda including resignation acceptance (5‑0)
- Scheduled special meeting for November 3 at 5:00 p.m.
City Council
The Crosby City Council will consider several new business items, including ordering a Police Department patrol squad for delivery in 2026, approving Ryan Construction Pay Request No 9, and discussing a memorandum of understanding to add clerical staff to the Public Works Local 346 contract. The council will also review a new contract with Lead Workers Local 346, receive the 2025 SE Alley improvement project assessment roll and set a public hearing date, and consider fire department grant‑funded gear purchase and bylaws updates.
- Discuss/Approve ordering Police Department Patrol Squad for 2026 delivery
- Approve Ryan Construction Pay Request No 9
- Discuss/Approve MOU to Public Works Local 346 contract adding clerical staff
- Discuss/Approve new contract between City of Crosby and Lead Workers Local 346
- Receive 2025 SE Alley improvement project assessment roll and schedule public hearing on Nov 10 2025
Council
The council approved a $38,201 police patrol vehicle, a $5.406 million payment to Ryan Construction, and a $5 hourly increase for the Sourcewell contract. It also approved a MOU with Teamsters Union No. 316, hired Ehlers & Associates as a local‑option sales‑tax consultant, and authorized purchase of fire‑fighter gear using a $50,000 donation. Additionally, the council set a public hearing for the SE Alley improvement assessment on November 10, 2025. A vote to hire Local Government Reimagined as a tax consultant failed 3‑2.
- Approved $38,201 police patrol vehicle (5-0)
- Approved $5,406,001.98 payment to Ryan Construction (5-0)
- Approved $5/hour increase for Sourcewell contract (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Teamsters Union No. 316 (5-0)
- Approved hiring Ehlers & Associates as tax consultant (vote recorded as +-1)
- Failed vote to hire Local Government Reimagined as tax consultant (3-2)
- Approved purchase of fire‑fighter duty gear funded by $50,000 donation (5-0)
- Approved SE Alley assessment roll and set public hearing for Nov 10, 2025 (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will discuss the 2026 preliminary levy and set a Truth in Taxation public hearing date. The body will also consider land use ordinance amendments regarding residential placement and commercial-linked housing.
- Resolution 2025-28-0922 to set 2026 Preliminary Levy
- Land Use Ordinance Amendment 2025-03 regarding residential placement
- Land Use Ordinance Amendment 2025-04 regarding commercial-linked housing
- Ryan Construction Pay App No. 8
- Special event application for Fall Festival at Crosby Memorial Park on October 11, 2025
Council
The Crosby City Council adopted a preliminary levy of $1,818,813 for 2026, an 8.3% increase, and set a Truth in Taxation public hearing for December 8, 2025. It also approved two land‑use ordinance amendments (2025‑03 and 2025‑04) and related publication summary. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved 2026 preliminary levy of $1,818,813 (8.3% increase) – vote 4-0
- Set Truth in Taxation public hearing for Dec 8, 2025 – vote 4-0
- Approved Ryan Contracting Pay App No. 8 for $357,032.51 – vote 4-0
- Approved Land Use Ordinance Amendment 2025‑03 (amending 154.317) – vote 4-0
- Approved Land Use Ordinance Amendment 2025‑04 (commercial‑linked housing) – vote 4-0
- Approved publication summary for amendments 2025‑03 and 2025‑04 – vote 4-0
- Approved amended Sourcewell Shared Services Agreement with $5.00/hour raise – vote 4-0
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, claims, event application, liquor license, meeting reschedules) – vote 4-0
Council
The Crosby City Council reviewed 2026 budget and levy options and agreed to bring a preliminary levy recommendation of $1,823,813, an 8.33% increase, to the regular council meeting on September 22, 2025. No formal vote totals were recorded. The council also noted upcoming tasks such as a five‑year capital budget and street improvement plan.
- Agreed to present a $1,823,813 preliminary levy recommendation (8.33% increase) at the Sep 22 regular council meeting
Planning Zoning
The commission approved the Petersen variance (V25-1a) with the proposed conditions. It also recommended that the city council receive Ordinance 2025-3 with strike‑throughs to remove specific manufactured‑home width items, and Ordinance 2025-4 with the asterisk in section D‑4A removed. All three actions passed unanimously by voice vote.
- Approved Petersen variance V25-1a as written with conditions (voice vote ayes: Patrick, Zender, Hart; no nays)
- Recommended to city council to send Ordinance 2025-3 with strike‑throughs for items C, D, G, and 154.319 C & D (voice vote ayes: Petersen, Patrick, Zender, Hart; no nays)
- Recommended to city council to approve Ordinance 2025-4 with asterisk in D‑4A removed (voice vote ayes: Petersen, Patrick, Zender, Hart; no nays)
- Approved meeting minutes (voice vote ayes: Petersen, Patrick, Zender, Hart; no nays)
Council
The council approved a resolution to obtain $50,000 from Sourcewell’s Match Fund and match $530,505.57 to purchase a Bobcat Compact Track Loader for Public Works. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. Several other items were also approved, including the 2026 Midwest Mountain Bike Festival, an $800 RangersLive sponsorship, a $561,120 curb addition for the 2025 Alley Project, and a $30,431.40 radio equipment purchase for the Fire Department.
- Approved agenda amendment adding new business items (4‑0)
- Approved consent agenda items (donations, minutes, claims, liquor licenses, special event, HRA reappointment, library aide hire, casting covers) (4‑0)
- Approved 2026 Midwest Mountain Bike Festival at Crosby Memorial Park and blocked non‑RV sites, cook shack, bandshell (4‑0)
- Approved $800 RangersLive sponsorship from the Economic Development budget for 2025‑2026 school year (4‑0)
- Approved $561,120 quote from Anderson Brothers Construction to add curb to the second side of the 2025 Alley Project (4‑0)
- Approved resolution to obtain Sourcewell Match Fund support and city match for a $580,505.57 Bobcat Compact Track Loader (4‑0)
- Approved resolution to obtain Sourcewell Impact Fund support and city contribution for $80,431.40 radio equipment for the Fire Department (4‑0)
- Approved support for a strategic planning meeting with the Hallett Trust regarding library and community‑center sustainability (4‑0)
City Council
The City Council will discuss water service line replacement grants and a zoning map amendment for Parcel #1,It2I695. The body is also setting a public hearing date for the Serpent Creek Box Culvert Replacement project.
- Acceptance of $309,000 Minnesota Public Finance Authority Grant for SE Improvement Area Service Line Replacement
- Rezone Request 2025-03 for Parcel #1,It2I695
- Public hearing set for October 13, 2025, for Serpent Creek Box Culvert Replacement
- Purchase of Flygt Pump for 3rd Ave NE Lift Station
- Payment of claims totaling $310,451.51
Council
The council approved a rezoning amendment for parcel PID 11121695, changing it from light industrial (1) to single and two‑family residential (R‑1) and authorized a summary publication of the ordinance. They also approved the use of the water service line replacement grant to cover the full lowest‑quote cost and authorized payment of $184,537.56 to Holmvig Excavating for the 11th Avenue emergency water main repair. Additional actions included purchasing a replacement Flygt pump for the 3rd Avenue NE lift station at $8,302 (plus tax and installation), approving the Serpent Creek box culvert replacement plan and setting a public hearing for October 13, 2025, and accepting a $309,000 Minnesota Public Finance Authority grant for the lead service line replacement program.
- Approved rezoning of PID 11121695 to single and two‑family residential R‑1 and summary publication (4-0)
- Authorized use of water service line replacement grant to pay full cost of lowest quote (4-0)
- Approved payment of $184,537.56 to Holmvig Excavating for 11th Avenue emergency water main break (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Flygt pump for 3rd Avenue NE lift station at $8,302 plus tax and installation (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-24-0825 for Serpent Creek box culvert replacement (4-0)
- Set public hearing date for Serpent Creek culvert project on October 13, 2025 (4-0)
- Approved MPFA grant award of $309,000 for lead service line replacement program (4-0)
Planning Zoning
The commission approved the July 2I'r,2025 meeting minutes. It opened, heard, and then closed the public hearing on Corrier Rezone Request 2025-3. The commissioners voted to rezone the parcel from a mix of R‑1 and Industrial to R‑1 based on the approved findings of fact.
- Approved July 2I'r,2025 minutes (voice vote: all ayes)
- Opened public hearing on Corrier Rezone Request 2025-3 (voice vote: all ayes)
- Approved findings of fact for the rezoning (voice vote: all ayes)
- Rezoned parcel to R‑1 (motion by Wynn, seconded by Goedker, voice vote: all ayes)
- Closed public hearing (motion by Patrick, seconded by Wynn, voice vote: all ayes)
Council
The council voted to remove the word “discuss” from the agenda and approved the revised agenda (5-0). It then approved the full consent agenda, which included donor acknowledgments, prior minutes, several claim approvals, staffing requests for police, public works and fire departments, and appointed Marsha Larson as commissioner (5-0). The council also approved Pay Request No. 7 for $139,527.51 to Ryan Contracting and PFA Draw Request No. 5 for the 2024 SE Alley Improvements (5-0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. (5-0).
- Removed “discuss” from agenda; motion passed 5-0
- Approved consent agenda items (donations, minutes, claims, staffing, commissioner appointment); motion passed 5-0
- Approved Pay Request No. 7 for $139,527.51 to Ryan Contracting and PFA Draw Request No. 5; motion passed 5-0
- Adjourned meeting at 6:19 p.m.; motion passed 5-0
Council
The council voted 5-0 to adopt Change Order No. 2, adding $347,124.10 to the SE Water/Sewer Improvement Project. It also approved several staffing, financial and code‑revision actions, including hiring a public works driver and delegating payment authority for routine bills. Additional approvals covered a 2026 street‑project bonding request, a subcommittee to revise City Code Chapter 154, and contracts for concrete repair and lift‑station inspections.
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for SE Water/Sewer Improvement Project ($347,124.10) (5-0)
- Approved hiring of Nathaniel Deshayes as Public Works Driver (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-22-0728 delegating payment authority for regular and routine bills (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-21-0728 requesting inclusion of 1st Street N project in 2026 bonding bill (5-0)
- Approved establishment of Ordinance Revision Subcommittee for City Code Chapter 154 (5-0)
- Approved quote from Concrete Lifting Solution for concrete repair at Post Office and California Burrito locations and ordered further investigation of plaza hazard (5-0)
- Approved WW Goetsch contract for lift‑station preventive maintenance inspections ($1,675) (5-0)
- Approved extra duty pay of $1,920 each for Employees #144 and #147 (5-0)
Planning Zoning
The commission approved the minutes from the May‑June 16, 2025 meeting by voice vote with all commissioners in favor. They also approved a motion to suggest establishing an Ordinance Amendment Subcommittee, and amended that motion to include Planning and Zoning representatives. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved minutes of May‑June 16, 2025 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
- Approved establishment of an Ordinance Amendment Subcommittee (voice vote, unanimous)
- Amended subcommittee motion to include Planning and Zoning representatives (voice vote, unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:35 PM (voice vote, unanimous)
Council
The council approved a $772,903.37 payment to Ryan Contracting for the 2024 SE Alley improvements, a $4,170 final payment for the 2022 Street and Utility Project, and authorized the city to act as a suitor paying an $8,000 fee to contractors for private service line grants, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes. They also appointed Amy Hart as an alternate non‑resident member of the Planning Commission and hired public works seasonal worker Paul Kozitka at $21.00 per hour.
- Approved $772,903.37 payment to Ryan Contracting for 2024 SE Alley improvements (5-0)
- Approved $4,170 final payment for 2022 Street and Utility Project (5-0)
- Authorized city to act as suitor paying $8,000 fee to contractor for private service line grants (5-0)
- Approved hiring public works seasonal worker Paul Kozitka at $21.00/hour (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Amy Hart as alternate non‑resident Planning Commission member (term expires Jan 31, 2027) (5-0)
- Approved revised agenda including addition of seasonal worker hire (5-0)
Council
The council unanimously approved the $156,935.50 bid from Holmvig Excavating to complete the full water main repair project on 11th Avenue. They also approved pumping diluted contamination to the Serpent Lake Sanitary Sewer District. Additionally, the council accepted the resignation of Tanner Bare, posted an internal vacancy for a Public Works Assistant Working Foreman for ten days, and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved Holmvig Excavating bid $156,935.50 for full water main repair (5-0)
- Approved pumping diluted contamination to Serpent Lake Sanitary Sewer District (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Tanner Bare effective July 3, 2025 (5-0)
- Authorized internal posting of Public Works Assistant Working Foreman vacancy for 10 days (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (5-0)
Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then voted 4‑0 to obtain both short‑term and long‑term repair quotes for the ruptured water main by July 7. Finally, the council voted 4‑0 to adjourn the special meeting at 5:04 p.m.
- Approved agenda (4‑0)
- Approved motion to obtain short‑term and long‑term repair quotes by July 7 (4‑0)
- Approved adjournment of special meeting at 5:04 p.m. (4‑0)
Council
The council voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance 2025-02 renewing the gas franchise with Minnesota Energy Resources for another 25 years. It also approved a $8,000 per household maximum for lead service line replacement (4-0) and accepted Dutch’s Electric’s low bid of $8,793 for the Pine Street lift station (4-0). Additionally, a temporary on‑sale liquor license for Cuyuna Brewing Company’s July 10 music event was approved by a 3-1 vote.
- Approved Minnesota Energy Resources gas franchise renewal (25‑year) (4-0)
- Approved up to $8,000 per household for lead service line replacement (4-0)
- Accepted Dutch’s Electric low quote of $8,793 for Pine Street lift station (4-0)
- Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Cuyuna Brewing Company July 10 event (3-1)
- Accepted resignation of Dan Jurek as alternate Planning Commission member (4-0)
- Approved correction to claims report for $500 to Aleksander Gleuvitz and $3,000 to Coffee Break Entertainment (4-0)
Planning Zoning
The planning and zoning commission approved variance V25-2 to permit a deck, requiring parcel consolidation, erosion control, and keeping the deck open. The public hearing on the variance was opened and later closed by voice vote. The meeting minutes from May 19 were approved, and the commissioners adjourned the session.
- Approved May 19 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
- Opened public hearing for variance V25-2 (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved variance V25-2 with listed conditions (voice vote, all ayes)
- Closed public hearing at 6:17 p.m. (voice vote, all ayes)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (voice vote, all ayes)
Council
The council approved the SE Alley Improvement Project payment request of $353,613.28. It also appointed David Lehnhoff to the HRA Board, hired Neal Gjersvik as a Public Works driver, and selected Option 1 for soil remediation in the alley project. Additional actions included approving the agenda, consent items, and a new park sign. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda (5‑0)
- Approved consent agenda (minutes, claims, donation resolution) (5‑0)
- Approved appointment of David Lehnhoff to the Crosby HRA Board (5‑0)
- Approved hiring of Neal Gjersvik as Public Works driver (5‑0)
- Approved Pay Request No.5 for SE Alley Improvement Project $353,613.28 (5‑0)
- Approved Option 1 for soil remediation in SE Alley project $3 11,632 (5‑0)
- Approved replacement sign at George H. Crosby Memorial Park (5‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (vote passed)
Council
The council unanimously approved a $57,866 workers’ compensation premium, a memorandum of understanding with the Teamsters Local 346 for police sergeants, and a resolution to apply for a Drinking Water Revolving Fund loan for lead service line replacement. It also approved a $1,250 contract for the 2024 TIF report, a life‑jacket loan station for the 4‑H Club at Crosby Memorial Park, a 300‑gallon gas tank at Lakewood Cemetery (3‑2), and a temporary closure of 84 St NE for the Midwest Mountain Bike Fest pending DNR approval. The revised consent agenda was adopted by a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved $57,866 workers’ compensation insurance premium (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Teamsters Local 346 for police sergeants (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-18-0527 to apply for Drinking Water Revolving Fund lead service line replacement (5-0)
- Approved $1,250 contract with Northland Securities for 2024 TIF report (5-0)
- Approved 4‑H Club life jacket loan station at Crosby Memorial Park, contingent on agreement (5-0)
- Approved 300‑gallon gas tank at Lakewood Cemetery (3-2)
- Approved street closure of 84 St NE for bike fest, subject to DNR approval (4-1)
- Approved revised consent agenda (4-0)
Planning Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to consider James Gibson's trellis as part of the fence rather than a structure. The motion was made by Commissioner Petersen, seconded by Commissioner Goedker, and passed by voice vote with all five commissioners voting aye. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 21 and April 28 meetings by voice vote. No other items were formally decided; remaining topics were discussed without a vote.
- Approved treating Gibson's trellis as part of fence (voice vote, all 5 ayes)
- Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved April 28, 2025 special meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
Planning Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved variance V25‑1 for James Petersen to add a 28' × 28' garage addition. The approval includes three conditions, and the commission changed condition 2 to require an as‑built elevation certificate within 90 days instead of 30. The motion passed by voice vote of Commissioners Patrick, Wynn, and Goedker.
- Opened public hearing (voice vote: Patrick, Wynn, Goedker)
- Approved Petersen garage variance V25‑1 with three conditions, changing condition 2 to 90 days (voice vote: Patrick, Wynn, Goedker)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:22 p.m. (voice vote: Patrick, Wynn, Goedker)
Council
The Crosby City Council approved several items, including a resolution to order improvements (4‑0), replacement of the water‑plant SCADA system (4‑0), and a $395,300 bid for a new ice‑arena refrigeration system (3‑0, mayor voted nay). The council also approved the 2026 SE Crosby Street engineering proposal (4‑0), submission of lead service line replacement projects to the state priority list (4‑0), a quote for a new snowplow truck (3‑0, one nay vote), and a 2025 salary adjustment for the police chief (3‑0, one nay vote). All motions were recorded with their vote tallies.
- Approved Resolution 2025-14-0407 ordering improvements (4-0)
- Approved replacement of the water‑plant SCADA system (4-0)
- Approved Rice Lake Construction bid $395,300 for ice arena refrigeration (3-0, mayor nay)
- Approved engineering proposal for 2026 SE Crosby Street improvement (4-0)
- Approved submission of lead service line replacement projects to state priority list (4-0)
- Approved quote for snowplow for new public works truck (3-0, Jarvela nay)
- Approved 2025 salary adjustment for Police Chief (3-0, Jarvela nay)
- Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
Planning Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved changes to the agenda and adopted the March 18 minutes. A public hearing was opened, and the commission voted to approve Interim Use Permit Ordinance Amendment 25‑1 and forward it to the city council. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda changes (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved March 18 minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
- Opened public hearing at 6:13 PM (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved Interim Use Permit Ordinance Amendment 25‑1 to be presented to council (voice vote, all ayes)
- Closed public hearing at 6:14 PM (voice vote, all ayes)
- Tabled Petersen Variance Application V25‑1 until next meeting
- Tabled New Business items until next meeting
- Adjourned meeting at 6:17 PM (voice vote, all ayes)
Council
The council approved a quote from Total Control Systems to begin Phase I upgrades to the water plant SCADA system and directed staff to explore funding. It also approved a $29,727 lift‑station panel, a $53,880.88 public works truck, and a $30,959 contract for lead‑service‑line assistance. The council tabled five temporary liquor licenses for Cuyuna Brewing Company and approved a $2,100 advertisement reimbursement for the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber.
- Approved Total Control Systems quote for Phase I SCADA upgrade, directed staff to seek funding (5-0)
- Approved Total Control Systems quote for new lift station panel costing $29,727 (5-0)
- Approved Midway Ford quote for new F350 truck costing $53,880.88 (5-0)
- Approved Bolton & Menk proposal for lead service line assistance costing $30,959 (5-0)
- Tabled approval of five temporary liquor licenses for Cuyuna Brewing Company (5-0)
- Approved Cuyuna Lakes Chamber advertisement reimbursement of $2,100 (4-1)
Council
The council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. The public hearing was closed unanimously. Resolution 2025-14-0407 for street improvements was tabled until April 24, 2025. A closed session was held to discuss labor negotiations before the meeting adjourned.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Closed public hearing (5-0)
- Tabled Resolution 2025-14-0407 until April 24, 2025 (5-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations (5-0)
- Closed closed session (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Council
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which covered the March 10 and March 18 minutes, claims, and hiring for the fire department. They approved a contract with Heartland Animal Rescue Team to provide animal control services from Jan 1 2026 to Dec 31 2028. They also approved releasing $100,000 of pledged securities to Unity Bank while keeping required collateral. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, claims, fire department hires) – voice vote unanimous
- Approved contract with Heartland Animal Rescue Team for animal control services (2026‑2028) – voice vote unanimous
- Approved release of $100,000 pledged securities to Unity Bank – voice vote unanimous
- Adjourned meeting at 6:24 p.m. – voice vote unanimous