Detroit Lakes public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a special work session to discuss five items: a proposal from Troon for the Detroit Country Club, sports arena improvements, city hall remodeling, redistricting, and a strategic planning session proposal from HueLife, LLC. The strategic planning proposal outlines a three-phase process with a total cost of $8,000 for 15-20 participants, including a retreat and follow-up session. No formal decisions are listed; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Troon Proposal for Detroit Country Club
• Sports Arena Improvements
• City Hall Remodeling
• Redistricting
• Strategic Planning Proposal from HueLife, LLC ($8,000 total cost)

The City Council held a special meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations were made on Troon managing the Detroit Country Club, a possible Kent Freeman Arena expansion, City Hall remodel plans, redistricting, and a strategic planning session. All items are expected to return with more details or appear on future agendas.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this special meeting
• Heard DCC Board recommendation for Troon management (no action)
• Heard Kent Freeman Arena expansion proposal (no action)
• Heard City Hall remodel plans; BHH architect proposal on January agenda
• Heard redistricting update; action pending state redistricting
• Heard strategic planning session proposal; on January agenda

City Council

The City Council will hold a public discussion regarding the 2022 Budget and Tax Levy. The meeting also includes discussions on regulating short-term rentals and the adoption of Ordinance 485 for land annexation.

• Public discussion on the 2022 Budget and Tax Levy
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 485 for annexation of 4.58 acres at 15937 and 15985 Long Lake Road
• Discussion regarding regulations for short-term rentals
• Consideration of a proposal from Terracon for soil borings at Washington Park
• Approval of 2022 rates for the American Legion Campground

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved the final 2022 budget of $25,000,975 and a property tax levy of $6,593,725, a 8.22% increase from 2021, with one dissenting vote. The council also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including the annexation and rezoning of land on Long Lake Road, and approved numerous licenses, permits, and agreements. All other actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted 2022 budget of $25,000,975 and tax levy of $6,593,725 (8.22% increase) (6-1, Dallmann dissenting)
• Approved Ordinance 485 annexing 4.58 acres and zoning R-2 at 15937/15985 Long Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 486 establishing an Art Council (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 fee schedule with NSF check fee amended to $15 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Fire Department pay rates (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Lake Agassiz Regional Library (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Jetter Vac Truck (unanimous)
• Denied sponsorship of Let's Go Fishing for 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold public hearings on tree abatement and curb/gutter assessments, annexation of a 4.58-acre tract at 15937 and 15985 Long Lake Road, and vacation of utility easements in Tower Road Industrial Park. They will also consider selling city-owned property to Country Inn and Suites, accepting a deed for 211 Union St E, and several rezoning and plat approvals. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as licenses, reports, and claims payments.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 485 for annexation of 4.58 acres at 15937 and 15985 Long Lake Road, zoning R-2
• Consideration to sell city-owned property to Country Inn and Suites
• Second reading of Ordinance 483 rezoning 735 Shorewood Drive from R-A to R-2
• Second reading of Ordinance 484 rezoning 600 Homestead Street from R-1 to R-2
• Resolution to decertify Tax Increment Financing District #8-3 (Graystone)

The Detroit Lakes City Council held public hearings and adopted assessment rolls for tree abatement and curb/gutter/sidewalk improvements, approved the first reading of an annexation ordinance for land on Long Lake Road, and adopted several ordinances and resolutions including rezoning properties, a variance, and final plats. The council also approved numerous licenses, purchases, appointments, and financial reports, all without dissenting votes.

• Adopted tree abatement assessment roll for 2020-2021 (Resolution 2021-1109A)
• Adopted curb, gutter, approaches, sidewalk assessment roll for 2021 (Resolution 2021-1109B)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 485 for annexation of 4.58 acres at 15937/15985 Long Lake Road
• Adopted Ordinance 483 rezoning 735 Shorewood Drive from R-A to R-2
• Adopted Ordinance 484 rezoning 600 Homestead Street from R-1 to R-2
• Approved variance for 31-foot accessory building at 903 8th Street SE (Lakeshirts)
• Approved final plat of Shorewood Oaks at 735 Shorewood Drive
• Approved purchase of SB600 Brine Maker and Elgin Broom Bear

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a 31-foot accessory building at 903 8th Street SE (Lakeshirts), exceeding the 26-foot limit. The commission will also consider final plat approvals for Shorewood Oaks at 735 Shorewood Drive and Lakes Toy Storage at Little Detroit First Supplemental Common Interest Community Plat, plus a variance/conditional use status report.

• Variance for 31-foot accessory building at 903 8th Street SE (Lakeshirts)
• Final plat approval for Shorewood Oaks at 735 Shorewood Drive (David Pratt)
• Final plat approval for Common Interest Community Number 94 Lakes Toy Storage
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a joint meeting with Detroit Township to review funding options for the Highland Drive reconstruct project. The discussion includes potential road swaps with Becker County, cost-sharing between the City and Township, or annexation agreements.

• Joint meeting with Detroit Township regarding Highland Drive reconstruction
• Consideration of bids and contract award for the Airport Hangar
• Consideration of financing for the Airport Hangar
• Presentation by Jane Neubauer regarding a non-profit dental clinic
• Review of $1,250,000 LRIP grant and estimated $550,000 project funding gap

The City Council approved bids for the airport hangar site work and building construction, awarding contracts to Hough Inc and McCall Construction, contingent on a signed lease with Life Flight III. The Council also approved financing for the hangar, split 50/50 with Becker County. Discussions were held on the Highland Drive project, a potential local Arts Council, and a non-profit dental clinic, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Awarded airport hangar site work contract to Hough Inc for $225,137.15 (unanimous)
• Awarded airport hangar building contract to McCall Construction for $523,000, contingent on Life Flight III lease (unanimous)
• Approved financing for new airport hangar totaling $748,137.15, split 50/50 with Becker County (unanimous)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold public hearings on street and utility improvements for West Lake Drive and on assessment rolls for several improvement projects, including Lake Forest 7th Addition, Ridge View 1st Addition, and unpaid fees. They will also consider rezoning, a preliminary plat, and various routine items. The meeting includes multiple public hearings and decisions on infrastructure and development.

• Public hearing on West Lake Drive street and utility improvements (CSAH 6 to Pelican River)
• Public hearing on assessments for Lake Forest 7th Addition and 270th Avenue improvements
• Public hearing on assessments for Ridge View 1st Addition improvements
• First reading of Ordinance 482 rezoning 600 Homestead Street from R-1 to R-2
• Consideration to approve selling the old ladder truck

The City Council authorized street and utility improvements for West Lake Drive (CSAH 6 to the Pelican River) after a public hearing, adopting resolution 2021-1012A. It also approved assessment rolls for several improvement projects, denied a nonconforming use expansion, and advanced two rezoning ordinances. The meeting included multiple routine approvals for licenses, permits, and financial reports.

• Authorized West Lake Drive street and utility improvements (resolution 2021-1012A)
• Adopted assessment roll for Lake Forest 8th Addition and 270th Avenue (2021-1012B)
• Adopted assessment roll for Ridge View 1st Addition (2021-1012C)
• Adopted assessment roll for unpaid streetlights, water, sewer, storm water (2021-1012D)
• Adopted assessment roll for unpaid fire protection charges (2021-1012E)
• Denied expansion of nonconforming use at 874 Shorewood Drive (2021-1012G)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 484 rezoning 600 Homestead Street to R-2
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 483 rezoning 735 Shorewood Drive to R-2

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2021, covering a wide range of items including a public hearing on a nuisance property, several land-use and zoning decisions, a first reading of an ordinance about overnight boat parking, and approval of the preliminary 2022 budget and tax levy. The agenda also includes numerous routine consent items such as permits, reports, and appointments.

• Public hearing on declaring parcel 49-1682-232 a nuisance (abandoned house) and assessing abatement costs
• Resolution to acquire tax-forfeited lot 49-7001-007 for $10,000
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 926 West Lake Drive
• First reading of Ordinance 482 amending City Beach code regarding overnight boat parking
• Resolution establishing preliminary 2022 budget and tax levy, with public comment set for December 14, 2021

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved a preliminary 2022 budget and tax levy with an 8.22% increase, including funding for a new Parks Department employee and $97,000 to offset a state aid decrease. The council also declared a nuisance on an abandoned property, approved several development items, and denied a lease for CDL testing due to safety concerns. A motion to cancel $14,000 in lighted yield signs for roundabouts failed.

• Adopted preliminary 2022 budget and tax levy with 8.22% increase (unanimous)
• Declared nuisance and ordered abatement for abandoned structure on parcel 49-1682-232 (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of tax-forfeited lot 49-7001-007 for $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of non-conforming use at 1239 Long Beach Drive (1 dissenting vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 926 West Lake Drive (unanimous)
• Denied lease with MN Dept of Public Safety for CDL skill tests due to safety concerns (unanimous)
• Denied motion to cancel $14,000 lighted yield signs for roundabouts (2-6 vote failed)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 482 banning overnight boat parking at City Beach (unanimous)

Meeting

The August 26, 2021, meeting includes public hearings for several property requests, including deck expansions, short-term rentals, and parking variances. The commission will also consider a final plat approval for the Long Pine Community.

• Expansion of non-conforming use for a deck addition at 1239 Long Beach Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 926 West Lake Drive
• Variance request for 343 parking spaces at 1305 Highway 10 West
• Rezoning request from R-2 to B-2 at 200 and 210 North Street E
• Final plat approval for Common Interest Community No. 96 – Long Pine Community

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution for the 2021 abatement of diseased trees. The agenda also includes reviewing building permit values, discussing park ordinances, and approving several liquor and gambling permits.

• Public hearing on proposed 2021 diseased tree abatement
• July 2021 building permits totaling an estimated $498,789
• Purchase of a Trueman Welter 12-foot Rotary Cutter
• Acceptance of a $2,500 donation from Turn In Poachers for the Fire Department
• Bids for Long Lake Park Shelter reroofing and post renovations

City Council

The City Council accepted the first half of American Rescue Plan Act funds totaling $982,828.50, with the second half expected in a year. It also approved a $12,750 contract for Long Lake Park Shelter reroofing, a $17,621.25 rotary cutter purchase, and a $45,000 grass truck for the Fire Department (with one dissenting vote). Numerous event permits, liquor licenses, and grants were approved.

• Accepted American Rescue Plan Act funds (Resolution 2021-0810B)
• Approved Long Lake Park Shelter reroofing contract to Nodsle Construction LLC for $12,750
• Approved purchase of Trueman Welter 12-foot Rotary Cutter for $17,621.25
• Approved Fire Department grass truck purchase (~$45,000, 1 dissenting vote)
• Accepted $7,500 BNSF grant for Police Department PPE
• Accepted $2,500 Turn In Poachers donation for Fire Department
• Approved one-year variance extension for garage/addition at 1235 Shorewood Drive
• Approved appointment of Mike Stearns to Library Board

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract to Sellin Brothers, Inc. for the Willow, Frazee, and Holmes Street and Utility Reconstruction Project, pending MnDOT authorization. The agenda also includes reviews of special event applications and taxi licensing.

• Contract award for Willow/Frazee/Holmes Street and Utility Reconstruction Project to Sellin Brothers, Inc. ($5,222,920.00)
• Issuance of a Taxi License to Hawks Taxi
• Special Event Application: Love DL Festival by Tom Shanklin Ministries (August 14, 2021)
• Special Event Application: United Way Community Celebration (September 23, 2021)
• Preconstruction Open House for Willow Street Improvements scheduled for August 12, 2021

The City Council awarded the Willow, Frazee, and Holmes Streets Utility Reconstruction Project contract to Sellin Brothers, Inc. of Hawley, MN for $5,222,920, contingent on MNDOT authorization. The council also approved a taxi license, a beach wedding, and two special event permits. All votes were unanimous with no dissenting votes.

• Awarded $5,222,920 contract to Sellin Brothers for Willow, Frazee, Holmes Streets project (unanimous)
• Approved Hawks Taxi license effective July 27–Dec 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Matthew Anderson's wedding ceremony at City Beach on Sept 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Tom Shanklin Ministries' Love Detroit Lakes Festival on Aug 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved United Way of Becker County Community Celebration on Sept 23, 2021 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: expanding a non-conforming use to build a deck addition at 1239 Long Beach Drive, and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 926 West Lake Drive. The commission will also consider final plat approval for Long Pine Community and review a variance/conditional use status report.

• Public hearing: expansion of non-conforming use for 10x12 ft deck addition at 1239 Long Beach Drive
• Public hearing: conditional use permit for short-term rental of 2-bedroom home at 926 West Lake Drive
• Final plat approval: Common Interest Community No. 96 – Long Pine Community
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 13, 2021, to consider second readings of ordinances on fence regulations and a rezoning, plus resolutions for a car wash conditional use permit, preliminary plats, and various public works and finance items. The agenda also includes numerous routine approvals for licenses, permits, and reports.

• Second reading of Ordinance 480 amending fence zoning rules
• Second reading of Ordinance 481 rezoning 804 Randolph Road from B-3 to I-1
• Conditional use permit for car wash at 1415 US Highway 10 West
• Preliminary plat of Pinewood Estates at 1364 Long Lake Drive
• Resolution for Joint Legacy Grant for Detroit Mountain Recreation Area

The Detroit Lakes City Council adopted Ordinance 480, amending the zoning ordinance on fences, in a 4-3 roll-call vote. The council also approved several other items including a rezoning, conditional use permit, plats, and various licenses and permits. All other motions passed without dissenting votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 480 amending fence zoning (4-3)
• Adopted Ordinance 481 rezoning 804 Randolph Road to I-1 Light Industrial
• Approved conditional use permit for car wash at 1415 US Highway 10 West
• Approved preliminary plat of Pinewood Estates at 1364 Long Lake Drive
• Approved final plat of Anchor Klein at 20074 Klein Road
• Approved 2021 Budget Amendments (Resolution 2021-0713I)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $6,635,871.00 (Resolution 2021-0713J)
• Approved appointments of Jon Riewer and G.L. Tucker to Development Authority

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to review library needs, utility project bids, and tourism service contracts. The agenda also includes updates on American Rescue Plan Act funding and transient merchant licenses.

• Awarding the Ridgeview 1st Addition Project contract to Feldt Plumbing for $493,434.94
• Approval of a $61,000 annual purchase of services contract for the Detroit Lakes Tourism Bureau
• Issuance of a transient merchant’s license for Wood Fire Foods LLC
• Issuance of a transient merchant’s license for Cygnus Home Service DBA Schwan’s Home Service
• Presentation of the Community Needs Assessment by the Detroit Lakes Library

The City Council awarded the Ridgeview 1st Addition Project contract to Feldt Plumbing, LP of Detroit Lakes, MN for $493,434.94. They also approved a one-year Purchase of Services Contract with the Detroit Lakes Tourism Bureau, and issued transient merchant licenses to Wood Fire Foods LLC and Cygnus Home Service DBA Schwan's Home Service. Updates were provided on American Rescue Plan Act funding and the Facilities Capital Plan, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Awarded Ridgeview 1st Addition Project contract to Feldt Plumbing, LP for $493,434.94.
• Approved Purchase of Services Contract with Detroit Lakes Tourism Bureau for one year (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022).
• Approved Transient Merchant License for Wood Fire Foods LLC (June 15 – December 15, 2021).
• Approved Transient Merchant License for Cygnus Home Service DBA Schwan's Home Service (July 1 – December 31, 2021).

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a car wash at 1415 US Highway 10 West and the preliminary plat of Pinewood Estates at 1364 Long Lake Drive. The commission will also consider final plat approval for Anchor Klein at 20074 Klein Road and review a variance/conditional use status report.

• Public hearing: conditional use permit for a car wash in B-3 District at 1415 US Highway 10 West (MOKE Properties, LLC)
• Public hearing: preliminary plat of Pinewood Estates at 1364 Long Lake Drive (Drew and Ashley Larson)
• Consideration: final plat approval of Anchor Klein at 20074 Klein Road (Gary Heitkamp)
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and consider its approval. The meeting also includes reviews of various committee reports, permit applications, and upcoming community events.

• Public hearing for the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
• First reading of Ordinance 480 regarding city fence regulations
• Rezoning request for 804 Randolph Road from B-3 to I-1 District
• Approval of building permits totaling an estimated $3,479,147 for May 2021
• Review of the 2020 Audit Report

The City Council adopted the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with a key change: the Willow Springs water and sewer project was removed, making it a road improvement project only. The decision came after residents objected to sewer and water assessments. The council also approved several other items including a used ladder truck purchase, multiple permits, and the 2020 audit.

• Adopted CIP with Willow Springs as road-only project (7-2)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 480 amending fence ordinance (with dissenting vote)
• Approved landscape plan for High School Parking Lot
• Approved conditional use permit for self-storage expansion at 1844 Nodaway Drive
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1503 East Shore Drive
• Approved variance for 33.9% impervious surface at 948 South Shore Drive
• Approved purchase of used ladder truck up to $550,000 for fire department
• Approved 2020 Audit Report

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests: a conditional use permit for a self-storage expansion, a short-term rental permit, a variance for a stairway addition, and a rezoning with a tower variance. They will also consider a one-year extension for Broadway Welding's non-conforming use permit and discuss fence ordinance changes. The meeting includes approval of the April 22, 2021 minutes.

• Conditional use permit for self-storage expansion at 1844 Nodaway Drive
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1503 East Shore Drive
• Variance for 33.9% impervious surface at 948 South Shore Drive
• Rezoning from B-3 to I-1 and tower variance at 804 Randolph Road
• One-year extension for Broadway Welding's non-conforming use permit at 1090 Legion Road

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding 2021 sidewalk and curb improvements and the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning ordinances, various special event permits, and utility infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing for 2021 curb, gutter, concrete approaches, and sidewalks improvement
• Public hearing for proposed project and issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
• Proposed vacation of public road portion at 294 – 302 Shorewood Drive
• Parking variance for McDonald’s at 415 Frazee Street (requesting 45 spaces instead of 73)
• Approval of preliminary plat for Anchor Klein at 20074 Klein Road

The Detroit Lakes City Council denied a parking variance for McDonald's at 415 Frazee Street that would have allowed 45 parking spaces instead of the required 73. The motion to approve the variance with a parking-in-lieu payment and reduced indoor seating failed 4-5, and a subsequent motion to deny the variance passed 5-4. The council also approved several other items including the 2021 curb/gutter/sidewalk improvement project, a bond issuance for Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals, and multiple special event permits.

• Denied parking variance for McDonald's at 415 Frazee Street (5-4)
• Approved 2021 curb, gutter, concrete approaches, and sidewalk improvements (9-0)
• Approved bond issuance for Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals (9-0)
• Vacated portion of public road for Lots 9-18, Sunset Beach First Addition (9-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Anchor Klein at 20074 Klein Road (9-0)
• Approved final plat of Rock Ridge at 15248 310th Avenue (9-0)
• Approved streetscaping and monument sign at North Shore Drive and Washington Avenue (9-0)
• Approved Ridge View – 1st Addition Street and Utility Improvements plans and bid advertisement (9-0)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a parking variance for the McDonald's at 415 Frazee Street, a preliminary plat for Anchor Klein at 20074 Klein Road, and discuss zoning ordinance changes for fences and subdivision controls in the 2-mile extraterritorial area. One variance request at 901 Willow Springs Road has been withdrawn.

• Parking variance for McDonald's at 415 Frazee Street to allow 45 spaces instead of required 73
• Preliminary plat of Anchor Klein at 20074 Klein Road (Gary Heitkamp)
• Variance at 901 Willow Springs Road (Brett and Heather Bridgeman) - WITHDRAWN
• Discussion of zoning ordinance amendments relative to fences
• Discussion of Subdivision Controls in the 2-mile extraterritorial area

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2021, to discuss and vote on a range of items including land annexation, subdivision plats, public works projects, and cable franchise agreements. The agenda includes public hearings, committee reports, and numerous routine approvals such as licenses, permits, and monthly reports.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 478 to annex a 4.82-acre tract at 26484 North Tower Road and zone it R-A Agriculture Residence District
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 479 amending the subdivision ordinance to allow developers to construct public improvements
• Resolution approving preliminary and final plat of Ridge View First Addition at 2447 Long Lake Road (Becker Development LLC)
• Resolution approving preliminary plat of Bristlin First Addition at 1800 County Road 131 (Pelican River Heights, LLC)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 475 Midco Cable Franchise Agreement; first reading of Ordinance 476 Arvig Cable Franchise Agreement

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved two ordinances (annexation and subdivision amendments), three plats, a tractor purchase, a utility contract, and numerous licenses and permits. The council also approved adding safety features to Washington Avenue roundabouts despite a failed amendment to limit changes to crosswalks only. The meeting was held via videoconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Adopted Ordinance 478 annexing 4.82 acres at 26484 North Tower Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 479 amending subdivision ordinance for developer-built improvements (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary/final plat of Ridge View First Addition at 2447 Long Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Bristlin First Addition at 1800 County Road 131 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of 839 South Shore Common Interest Community (Boeke abstained)
• Approved flashing yield signs, white crosswalks, and yellow markers at Washington Ave roundabouts (6-3)
• Authorized purchase of John Deere 6155 R tractor (unanimous)
• Awarded West Lake Drive Underground Utility Project contract to AEI Construction Inc. (unanimous)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on preliminary and final plats for Ridge View First Addition and Bristlin First Addition, and consider final plat approval for a common interest community plat at 839 South Shore Drive. The commission will also vote on a parking waiver request for the Becker County Museum and review a report on variances and conditional use statuses.

• Public hearing: preliminary and final plat of Ridge View First Addition at 2447 Long Lake Road (Becker Development LLC)
• Public hearing: preliminary plat of Bristlin First Addition at 1800 County Road 131 (Pelican River Heights, LLC)
• Final plat approval consideration: 839 South Shore Drive – Common Interest Community Number 87 First Supplemental Plat
• Parking waiver consideration for the Becker County Museum
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding contracts for the Lake Forest 8th Addition street and utility project, as well as for roof and window replacements at the fire hall. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing applications to state revolving funds for drinking and clean water projects, and a Sunday liquor license for the local VFW post.

• Consider accepting the low bid of $1,107,147.31 from J.R. Ferche, Inc. for the Lake Forest 8th Addition Street & Utility Improvements project.
• Consider accepting a $88,080.00 quote from Herzog Roofing to replace the roof on the Fire Hall at 417 W Main Street.
• Consider accepting a $17,270.00 quote from Bristlin Construction Inc. to replace windows at the Fire Hall.
• Consider resolutions authorizing applications to the Public Facilities Authority Drinking Water and Clean Water Revolving Funds.
• Consider approving a Sunday Liquor License for the Jess Omundson Post 1676 VFW.

The Detroit Lakes City Council held a special meeting and approved several contracts and resolutions. They awarded the Lake Forest 8th Addition Project to JR Ferche, approved roof and metal panel replacement at the Fire Hall to Herzog Roofing, and approved window replacement at the Fire Hall. They also authorized applications to state revolving funds for drinking and clean water projects, and approved a Sunday liquor license for the VFW. A workshop on the Facility Plan was held with no further action.

• Awarded Lake Forest 8th Addition Project to JR Ferche (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Hall roof replacement contract to Herzog Roofing (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Hall metal panel replacement to Herzog Roofing (9-1, Josephson opposed)
• Approved Fire Hall window replacement contract (unanimous)
• Authorized application to Public Facilities Authority Drinking Water Revolving Fund (Resolution 2021-0322A, unanimous)
• Authorized application to Public Facilities Authority Clean Water Revolving Fund (Resolution 2021-0322B, unanimous)
• Approved Sunday liquor license for Jess Omundson Post 1676 VFW (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding Midco Cable franchise requests and street/utility improvements for Ridge View 1st Addition. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning, land annexation, and several committee reports.

• Public hearing for Street and Utility Improvements for Ridge View 1st Addition
• First reading of Ordinance 4SB regarding Midco Cable Franchise Agreement
• Public hearing for annexation and R-A zoning of 4.82 acres at 26484 North Tower Road
• Purchase of a 2021 Chevy Silverado K1500 4WD Crew Cab for $33,635.70
• Approval of 17 building permits with an estimated construction value of $1,265,571

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved the first reading of the Midco Cable Franchise Agreement (Ordinance 475) and the annexation of a 4.82-acre tract at 26484 North Tower Road (Ordinance 478). They also adopted Ordinance 477 regarding township reimbursement, approved the first reading of Ordinance 479 (subdivision ordinance), and approved several plats and a parking variance. Numerous public works contracts were awarded, including bituminous construction to Taves Construction, fertilizing to AccuCut Lawn Service, and concrete work to Absolute Concrete. The council also approved an additional $100,000 for the Becker County Museum project and extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration until April 13, 2021.

• Approved first reading of Midco Cable Franchise Agreement (Ordinance 475) (7-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation and R-A zoning at 26484 North Tower Road (Ordinance 478) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 477 amending Ordinance 473 for Section 7 Reimbursement to Township (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 479 subdivision ordinance (7-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat of BGC Thrift Addition (7-0)
• Awarded 2021 bituminous construction contract to Taves Construction (7-0)
• Approved additional $100,000 for Becker County Museum (7-0)
• Extended Declaration of Emergency until April 13, 2021 (7-1, Boeke nay)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on amendments to the zoning ordinance for fencing, screening, and landscaping, and to the subdivision ordinance for developer-built public improvements. The commission will also consider preliminary and final plat approvals for several developments, including BGC Thrift Addition and Rock Ridge, and a parking variance for an office at 600 Washington Avenue.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment for general fencing, screening, and landscaping
• Public hearing on subdivision ordinance amendment allowing developers to construct public improvements
• Preliminary and final plat approval for BGC Thrift Addition at 1305 US Highway 10 West
• Preliminary plat for Rock Ridge in the two-mile extraterritorial area
• Parking variance for office use at 600 Washington Avenue (Artisan Properties, LLC)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council meets Feb. 9 to hold public hearings on street/utility improvements for 270th Avenue and a road vacation at Pokegama Beach, plus consider annexations, ordinances, contracts, and liquor permits. The meeting is hybrid due to COVID-19, with in-person attendance at the Historic Holmes Theatre Ballroom or virtual by request.

• Public hearing and resolution for 270th Avenue street and utility improvements (requires 4/5 vote)
• Public hearing and resolution to vacate a portion of public road in Pokegama Beach plat near 1346 East Shore Drive
• Second reading of Ordinance 474 annexing 1.13 acres at 1537 Legion Road and zoning R-M
• First reading of Ordinance 477 amending annexation at 2655 Highway 10 West and 182 West Long Lake Road
• Contract award to Pierce Lee Roofing LLC for $10,316 for Library Roof Repairs; purchase of Toro Groundmaster 4000-D for $69,667.79

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved a resolution ordering street and utility improvements for 270th Avenue and approving plans and specs for both the Lake Forest 8th Addition and 270th Avenue projects, contingent on Lakeview Township contributing half the costs. The council also approved several other items, including the annexation of land at 1537 Legion Road, a grant application for Highland Drive, and a contract for library roof repairs. All votes were unanimous except for the extension of the Declaration of Emergency, which passed 8-1 with Alderman Boeke dissenting.

• Approved resolution 2021-0209B ordering 270th Ave improvements and approving plans for Lake Forest 8th Addition and 270th Ave projects (9-0)
• Approved resolution 2021-0209C vacating a portion of public road in Pokegama Beach near 1346 East Shore Drive (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 474 annexing 1.13-acre tract at 1537 Legion Road and zoning it R-M Multi-family Residence (9-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 473 for annexation at 2655 Highway 10 West and 182 West Long Lake Road (9-0)
• Approved resolution 2021-0209D for Highland Drive grant application (9-0)
• Approved resolution 2021-0209F for DNR Local Trail Connection Program grant application (9-0)
• Awarded library roof repair contract to Pierce Lee Roofing LLC for $10,316 (9-0)
• Denied request from Chelsey Badar to host wedding reception at City Park Bandshell on June 26, 2021 (9-0)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to review the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, which identifies street and utility projects totaling $53,730,000, with $14,916,500 assessable and $38,813,500 from city or outside funding. No formal decisions were made; staff will schedule public informational meetings and further discussions on city facilities.

• Reviewed five-year Capital Improvement Plan (workshop, no vote)
• Staff to schedule public informational meeting for Willow Springs project
• Staff to schedule future meeting on Capital Improvement Plan for city facilities

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding public hearings and considering resolutions on street and utility improvements for Willow St, Holmes, and Frazee, annexation of a 1.13-acre tract at 1537 Legion Road, and establishing a Tax Increment Financing district for Tower Heights. The council will also review committee recommendations on a conditional use permit for a substance use disorder treatment facility, a final plat, and various contracts and reports.

• Public hearing and resolution for street/utility improvements on Willow St, Holmes, and Frazee (requires 4/5 vote)
• First reading of Ordinance 474 to annex 1.13 acres at 1537 Legion Road and zone R-M
• Resolution establishing Redevelopment Project No. 41 and TIF District 41-1 (Tower Heights)
• Conditional use permit for substance use disorder treatment facility at 921 8th Street SE (The Refuge)
• Final payment for Feldt Plumbing (Veteran's Memorial Parkway) and Hammers Construction (South Shore Park Shelter)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a state-licensed substance use disorder treatment facility serving up to 15 individuals at 921 8th Street SE (The Refuge). The commission will also consider final plat approval for Lakeview on Englewood and review a variance/conditional use status report. The meeting will be held virtually via web conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public hearing: conditional use permit for substance use disorder treatment facility at 921 8th Street SE (The Refuge)
• Consideration of final plat approval for Lakeview on Englewood
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report review
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2020 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to new aldermen and appoint a Vice Mayor for 2021. The council will also assign members to various committees and consider liquor license applications.

• Oath of Office for Alderman Aaron Dallmann and Wendy Spry
• Appointment of a 2021 Vice Mayor
• Appointment of Council Members to Finance, Community Development, Public Works, Public Safety, and Liquor & Gambling committees
• Approval of 2021 Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday Liquor License for El Loro

The Detroit Lakes City Council held its annual meeting, swearing in newly elected members Wendy Spry and Aaron Dallmann. Alderman Ron Zeman was elected Vice Mayor for 2021 on a unanimous vote with Zeman abstaining. The council approved the 2021 committee appointments and the intoxicating liquor license for El Loro. The meeting also included recognition of outgoing Alderman Bruce Imholte for his 20 years of service.

• Swore in Wendy Spry (Second Ward) and Aaron Dallmann (At Large) as new council members
• Elected Ron Zeman as Vice Mayor for 2021 (7-0, Zeman abstaining)
• Approved 2021 City Council committee appointments (8-0)
• Approved 2021 intoxicating liquor and Sunday liquor licenses for El Loro, 720 West Lake Drive (8-0)