Detroit Lakes public meetings in 2020

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is meeting to take final action on the 2021 budget and tax levy, hold a public hearing on street and utility improvements for Lake Forest 7th Addition, and consider several conditional use permits for short-term rentals. The council will also review committee recommendations on items like the 2021 fee schedule, liquor license fee refunds, and fire department pay rates.

• Public hearing and resolution for Street and Utility Improvements for Lake Forest 7th Addition
• Resolution adopting final 2021 Budget and final 2020 Tax Levy
• Resolution approving 2021 Fee Schedule for licenses and rentals
• Resolution approving variance for 343 parking spaces (vs. 408 required) at 1305 Highway 10 West
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 907 North Shore Drive and 1162 South Shore Drive

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a regular meeting with multiple public hearings on property assessments for street, utility, and sidewalk projects, plus votes on several rezonings and variances. The council will also consider ordinances, leases, and funding resolutions, with most items recommended by committees.

• Public hearings and resolutions on assessments for Washington Avenue, Forest Street, Willow Street, and Long Pine Estate Phase 2 projects
• Second reading of Ordinance 473 to annex 3.8 acres at 2655 Highway 10 West and 182 West Long Lake Road, zoning B-3
• Second reading of Ordinance 471 rezoning 101 Washington Avenue from B-2 to R-M
• Resolution approving a variance for 343 parking spaces instead of 408 at 1305 Highway 10 West (Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store)
• Resolution distributing Cares Act Funding and approving Food Pantry Lease Agreement for 2021-2022

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a hybrid regular meeting on October 13, 2020, with public hearings on a 3.8-acre annexation and a road vacation, plus multiple rezoning, variance, and conditional use decisions. The council will also consider bond sales, CARES Act funding, 2021 water and electric rates, and numerous board appointments.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 473 to annex 3.8 acres at 2655 Highway 10 West and 182 West Long Lake Road (U Storage, LLP) and zone it B-3
• Public hearing and resolution to vacate a portion of public road in Curfman Beach plat at 174 Shorewood Drive (Deborah Seter)
• Second reading of Ordinance 468 rezoning 609 Terry Street from R-A to R-2
• Resolution awarding sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020C
• Resolution distributing CARES Act funding

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 473, annexing a 3.8-acre tract in Detroit Township and zoning it B-3 Auto-Oriented Business District at 2655 Highway 10 West and 182 West Long Lake Road. The council also adopted several other ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning at 609 Terry Street, a road vacation, and multiple special assessment hearings. All votes were unanimous with no dissenting votes recorded.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 473 for annexation and B-3 zoning at 2655 Highway 10 West (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 468 rezoning 609 Terry Street from R-A to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2020-1013I vacating a road portion at 174 Shorewood Drive (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning at 717 Elm Street West from R-2 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Denied fence variance at 704 Shorewood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Lake View Storage CIC No. 92 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2020-1013M for annexation intent at 1537 Legion Road (unanimous)
• Approved awarding GO Bonds Series 2020C to United Bankers Bank (unanimous)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three items: a memorandum of agreement for a new Becker County Museum connected to the Community and Cultural Center, additional CARES Act funding for utility relief, and a request to rope off an area by the Pavilion for a wedding reception.

• Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Becker County Historical Society and DLCCC, Inc. for new museum construction and shared entrance/lobby
• Approve additional $5,000 in CARES Act funding to MAHUBE for utility relief, bringing total to $27,500
• Approve request to rope off area by the Pavilion for a wedding reception on October 3, 2020

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is meeting to consider a first reading of a rezoning ordinance, several tax increment financing district decertifications, bond sales, and a preliminary 2021 budget and levy. The agenda also includes numerous routine items like building permits, licenses, and special event applications.

• First reading of Ordinance 468 rezoning 609 Terry Street from R-A to R-2
• Resolutions decertifying TIF Districts 21-1, 24-1, 27-1, 8-4, 8-15, 8-8
• Resolution awarding sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2020B and approving Series 2020C refunding bonds
• Resolution establishing preliminary 2021 budget and tax levy, with public comment set for Dec 8, 2020
• Resolution extending the Declaration of Emergency

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved the 2020 abatement of diseased trees, preliminary plats for Lakeview on Englewood and Benny and Iola Peterson Addition, and several variances including a 6-foot fence at 1158 South Shore Drive with conditions. It also adopted ordinances on boat lifts, massage businesses, and natural gas franchise, and authorized a CARES Act agreement with Becker County. All votes were unanimous except for the fence variance (4-3) and the Shorewood Drive garage variance (6-1).

• Approved resolution 2020-0810C ordering abatement of diseased trees for 2020 (unanimous).
• Approved preliminary plat of Lakeview on Englewood, a 6-lot subdivision at 25545 Englewood Drive (unanimous).
• Approved preliminary plat of Benny and Iola Peterson Addition, a 2-lot subdivision at 1004 Villa Lane, with conditions including a $6,168 park dedication fee (unanimous).
• Denied motion to deny fence variance at 1158 South Shore Drive (2-5), then approved variance with conditions (4-3).
• Approved variance for garage expansion at 1235 Shorewood Drive with 6 conditions (6-1).
• Adopted Ordinance 463 regulating boat lifts and boat slips (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 467 (Natural Gas Franchise) and Ordinance 465 (Massage Businesses) (unanimous).
• Authorized CARES Act Election Municipality Agreement with Becker County for $3,471 (unanimous).

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving the streetscape design for Washington Avenue South. The meeting will be a hybrid format due to COVID-19, with in-person attendance at the Holmes Center or virtual participation by request.

• Consideration of Washington Avenue South streetscape design approval
• Hybrid meeting format due to COVID-19 pandemic
• In-person option at Historical Holmes Center Ballroom, 806 Summit Avenue
• Virtual attendance request deadline: July 28, 2020, 12PM

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. Key decisions include a wine and beer license for Godfather's Pizza, a resolution for curb/gutter/sidewalk improvements, first readings of ordinances on docks and massage businesses, and a nuisance declaration for a property on Campbell Road. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public hearing and consideration of Wine and 3.2 Beer License for DRK Pizza, LLC (Godfather's Pizza)
• Resolution ordering curb, gutter, concrete approaches, and sidewalk improvements for 2020
• First reading of Ordinance 463 amending boat lift and boat slip regulations
• First reading of Ordinance 465 creating massage business and therapist licensing
• Nuisance declaration and abatement for property at 1058 Campbell Road

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a special hybrid meeting to discuss three items: streetscaping design for Washington Avenue South, an update on CARES Act funding, and options for remodeling or replacing City Hall. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and action.

• Discussion of Washington Avenue South design and streetscaping
• Update on CARES Act funding
• Discussion of City Hall remodeling/replacement options
• Hybrid meeting: in-person at Holmes Center Ballroom, 806 Summit Ave., or virtual via email request

The City Council discussed three design concepts for the Washington Avenue South Project and directed staff to obtain preliminary cost estimates. They also reviewed options for the City Administration building, including potential sale and remodel, but took no formal action. The only formal decision was approving a special 3.2 liquor license for the Detroit Lakes Jaycees on July 8, 2020.

• Approved special 3.2 liquor license for Detroit Lakes Jaycees (8-0)
• Directed staff to get preliminary costs for Washington Avenue South design concepts

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2020, to discuss and act on various items, including a public hearing on a utility easement vacation, rezoning, variances, conditional use permits, and multiple contracts. Key financial items include awarding a $6.245 million general obligation sales tax revenue bond and accepting bids for street and utility improvements. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public hearing and resolution to vacate utility easement at 1242 and 1246 Bayridge Drive
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 464 rezoning 1473 Legion Road from I-1 to R-M
• Resolution to award $6,245,000 general obligation sales tax revenue bond series 2020A
• Resolution to accept bids and award contract to C&L Excavating for Washington Avenue South Street and Utility Improvements
• Resolution to accept bids and award contract to Feldt Plumbing for Long Pine Estates Phase II Street and Utility Improvements

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved the sale of $6,245,000 in general obligation sales tax revenue bonds for the Police Department Facility to Midwest Bank at 1.5% interest, and accepted the audited 2019 financial statements. The council also awarded construction contracts for Washington Avenue South and Long Pine Estates Phase II improvements, and adopted several zoning and land-use measures. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions by Alderman Imholte on the audit and a conditional use permit.

• Approved $6,245,000 police facility bond sale to Midwest Bank at 1.5% (8-0)
• Accepted audited 2019 financial statements (7-0, Imholte abstained)
• Awarded Washington Avenue South street and utility improvements contract to C&L Excavating (8-0)
• Awarded Long Pine Estates Phase II street and utility improvements contract to Feldt Plumbing (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 464 rezoning 1473 Legion Road from I-1 to R-M (8-0)
• Approved variance for storage shed at 2214 Wilderness Trail (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 9-unit storage condominium at 1854 Nodaway Drive (7-0, Imholte abstained)
• Extended Declaration of Emergency through July 14, 2020 (8-0)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved temporary expansion permits for 15 bars and restaurants to use public right-of-way and sidewalk space, waive parking requirements, and allow charitable gambling, effective June 1 through October 31, 2020. The council also waived fees for these permits and approved four transient merchant licenses. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved temporary expansion permits for 15 bars/restaurants (8-0)
• Authorized closure of street parking and waiver of parking requirements for restaurant operations (8-0)
• Waived fees for temporary expansion permits (8-0)
• Approved transient merchant licenses for Wood Fire Foods, M&M Enterprises, Spanky's, and Mini Donuts by Denice (8-0)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2020, via teleconference due to COVID-19. The agenda includes numerous land-use decisions (variances, plats, rezoning, conditional use permits), public works projects, financial updates, and a resolution to extend the local emergency declaration. Public comments must be emailed by noon on May 11.

• Rezoning of 1473 Legion Road from I-1 Light Industrial to R-M Multi-Family Residential (Ordinance 464, first reading)
• Conditional use permit for a 22-unit twin home Planned Unit Development at 915–1035 Village Lane
• Variance for a 35,000 sq ft addition and 110,500 sq ft building at 1090 Legion Road (Broadway Welding)
• Resolution to advertise bids for Long Pine Estates Phase 2 street and utility improvements
• Cooperative agreements with Becker County for South Washington Avenue and West Lake Drive improvements

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved a conditional use permit for an 11-building, 22-unit twin home Planned Unit Development at 915-1035 Village Lane (Long Pine Estates, LLC) by a 5-4 vote, with Mayor Brenk casting the deciding vote. The council also approved several other items, including variances for a cold storage facility, a garage addition, and a high school parking lot expansion, plus multiple public works contracts and agreements. The meeting was held via videoconference due to the COVID-19 peacetime emergency.

• Approved CUP for 22-unit twin home PUD at 915-1035 Village Lane (5-4, Mayor voting yes)
• Approved variance for cold storage facility at 1029 Willow Street (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lake View Storage CIC near 26208 130th Street (unanimous)
• Approved non-conforming use for garage addition at 845 Longview Drive (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 464 rezoning 1473 Legion Road to R-M (unanimous)
• Approved high school parking variance with tree planting condition at 1301 Roosevelt Ave (unanimous)
• Approved $6,504.40 stump grinder purchase from Bobcat of Fargo (unanimous)
• Approved $28,320 library roof contract with Herzog Roofing (unanimous)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three items: awarding a construction contract for the new police station, authorizing the sale of up to $6.7 million in sales tax revenue bonds to fund it, and appointing a new Finance Officer. The meeting will be held by teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Consider awarding police station construction contract to Meienecke-Johnson Company of Fargo, ND, for $5,035,700 (low bid including alternates).
• Consider resolution authorizing issuance and sale of up to $6,700,000 in General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A.
• Consider resolution appointing Heidi Ostlie as Finance Officer, effective April 20, 2020.
• Police station project total budget estimated at $6,364,946, which is $335,054 under the approved $6,700,000 budget.
• Eleven bids were received for the police station project; base bids ranged from $4,810,000 to $5,355,000.

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will meet remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will consider routine consent items, including bids for mowing, tree removal, and construction, as well as special event permits. They will also discuss a second reading of Ordinance 460 on minors, a resolution for the South Washington Avenue project, and prorated liquor license refunds due to COVID-19.

• 31 building permits totaling $2,008,130 for March 2020
• Final payment to Feldt Plumbing for west Randolph Road and Andrews Lift Station project
• Resolution approving plans and advertising bids for South Washington Avenue project
• Second reading of Ordinance 460 amending City Code Chapter 607.04 Minors
• Prorated liquor license fee refunds due to COVID-19

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council held an emergency meeting on March 18, 2020, pursuant to MN Statute 13D.04 Subd 3. The sole substantive agenda item was the consideration and approval of an Emergency Declaration regarding COVID-19, proposed by City Administrator Kelcey Klemm.

• Approval of Emergency Declaration regarding COVID-19

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Cigarette Sales Ordinance. The council will also review permit requests for the 85th Annual Northwest Water Carnival, including street closings and liquor licenses.

• Public hearing on amending Cigarette Sales Ordinance
• First reading of Ordinance 460 regarding Minors
• Permit requests for Northwest Water Carnival (July 10-19, 2020)
• Proposed residential conversion to a 10-unit PUD at 1106-1110 West Lake Drive
• Review of February 2020 building permits valued at $862,083

The City Council approved a conditional use permit to convert residential properties into a 10-unit planned unit development at 1106-1110 West Lake Drive and 1390 County Road 6, despite public concerns about boat slips and process. The resolution passed with two dissenting votes (Boeke, Zeman) and two abstentions (Marks-Erickson, Schurman). The council also approved several other items, including a cigarette sales age change, a short-term rental permit, and various contracts and licenses.

• Approved PUD conversion at 1106-1110 West Lake Drive and 1390 County Road 6 (5-2, 2 abstentions)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 460 raising minor age for cigarette sales to 21 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 928 West Lake Drive (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 461 amending garage/accessory structure definitions (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 462 amending shoreland mitigation requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Site Host Agreement with ZEF Energy for electric car charging station (unanimous)
• Approved $5,001,290.43 in claims for Feb 12-Mar 10, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation for bids for new Police Department (unanimous)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: approving a facility plan for street and utility reconstruction on portions of Willow, Holmes, and Frazee Streets, and declaring Fire Chief Ryan Swanson eligible for PERA's Police and Fire Fund. The meeting also includes information about election canvassing scheduled for the next day.

• Resolution to approve and adopt a Facility Plan for street and utility improvements to portions of Willow Street, Frazee Street, Holmes Street, and an alley
• Resolution declaring Fire Chief Ryan Swanson eligible for PERA's Police and Fire Fund
• Facility Plan prepared by Apex Engineering Group, Inc. for street and utility reconstruction
• Plan authorizes City Staff to submit the facility plan for funding from the Public Facility Authority
• Election Canvassing to take place Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 1PM at the Becker County Courthouse

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold a public hearing on the Bristlin Subdivision street and utility improvements and consider a resolution to order the project. They will also review grant applications for trail and park projects, discuss zoning ordinance amendments, and consider hiring a new Public Works Director. Several routine items, including permits, reports, and event requests, are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on Bristlin Subdivision Street and Utility Improvements
• Resolution to apply for DNR Local Trail Connection Program grant (Highway 59 to Richwood Road)
• Resolution to apply for DNR Outdoor Recreation grant for South Shore Park
• First reading of Ordinance 461 (zoning definitions for garages/accessory structures) and Ordinance 462 (shoreland mitigation)
• Consideration to hire Shawn King as Public Works Director

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: the South Washington Avenue street and drainage improvements project, and an update from BKV Architects on the police facility. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• South Washington Avenue Street and Drainage Improvements Project
• BKV Architect Police Facility Update

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold public hearings on Washington Avenue South street and drainage improvements, a liquor ordinance amendment, and a liquor license for Lakeside Tavern. They will also consider the second reading of an annexation ordinance for a 37.25-acre tract, approve a $240,996 wheel loader purchase, and accept the resignation of the Public Works Director.

• Public hearing on Washington Avenue South street and drainage improvements
• First reading of Ordinance 459 amending liquor licensing fees
• On-sale intoxicating liquor and Sunday license for Hanson Properties of Lakeside, LLC dba Lakeside Tavern
• Second reading of Ordinance 458 for annexation of 37.25 acres at 19108 County Road 131
• Purchase of Case 821 Wheel Loader from Titan Machinery for $240,996

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 458, rezoning a 37.25-acre tract in Detroit Township to R-M Multi-Family Residence District at 19108 County Road 131, with two dissenting votes. The council also accepted the amended Preliminary Engineers Report for South Washington Avenue improvements, approved a liquor license for Hanson Properties, and approved several other resolutions and purchases.

• Approved rezoning 37.25 acres to R-M Multi-Family at 19108 County Road 131 (5-2)
• Accepted amended Preliminary Engineers Report for South Washington Avenue improvements
• Approved on-sale intoxicating liquor and Sunday licenses for Hanson Properties of Lakeside, LLC
• Approved $240,996 purchase of Case 821 Wheel Loader from Titan Machinery
• Approved final payment of $52,733.74 to Sellin Brothers for Long Lake Annexation-Phase 4
• Approved $5,879,919.28 in claims for Dec 11, 2019 - Jan 14, 2020
• Approved IBEW Union 3-Year Contract
• Accepted resignation of Public Works Director Brad Green

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding its required annual meeting to organize for 2020. The only business on the agenda is appointing a vice mayor for the year and assigning the council seating arrangement.

• Appointment of a Vice Mayor for 2020
• Assignment of council seating arrangement

The Detroit Lakes City Council held its annual meeting and elected Alderman Ron Zeman as Vice Mayor for 2020 by unanimous vote. No other substantive business was conducted; the meeting was adjourned shortly after convening.

• Elected Alderman Ron Zeman as Vice Mayor for 2020 (unanimous)
• Declared no change in council seating arrangements for 2020