Detroit Lakes public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold a work session to discuss two agenda items: a meeting with state legislators Senator Rob Kupec and Representative Jim Joy, and a virtual meeting with RDG Planning & Design regarding the Pavilion, West Lake Drive, and Sports Arena. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Meeting with State Legislators (Senator Rob Kupec and Representative Jim Joy)
• Virtual Meeting with RDG Planning & Design – Pavilion, West Lake Drive, Sports Arena

City Council

The council held a work session with Senator Kupec and Representative Joy to discuss legislative priorities including LGA funding, childcare, housing, and workforce issues. Cary Thomsen from RDG presented draft master plans for the City Park and Pavilion, arena, and West Lake Drive concepts. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was a discussion-only workshop.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded
• Discussion only on LGA funding, childcare, housing, workforce, and local option sales tax
• RDG presented draft master plans for City Park, Pavilion, arena, and West Lake Drive
• Council requested concept drawings be sent for further review

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Nonconforming Use Expansion Permit for a 16 x 21 foot addition to a home with a 43-foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Mark. The commission will also review a status report on variances and conditional use permits. The agenda includes only this public hearing and a status report, with no other substantive items.

• Public hearing for Nonconforming Use Expansion Permit for a 16 x 21 foot addition to a home with a 43-foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Mark
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 budget and tax levy, West Lake Drive sewer assessments, and the annexation of a 54.54-acre tract. They will also consider second readings of ordinances on industrial uses, short-term rentals, and several other zoning changes, plus approve contracts, fees, and licenses.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt final 2023 budget and 2022 tax levy
• Public hearing and resolution adopting Assessment Roll C for West Lake Drive Phase 2 Sewer Services
• First reading of Ordinance 503 to annex 54.54 acres at 557 South Shore Drive and 270th Avenue, zoning R-2, B-2, LB, R-A
• Second reading of Ordinance 501 requiring licensing of short-term rentals
• Resolution approving preliminary plat of Southwood Shores Estates at 557 South Shore Drive

The Detroit Lakes City Council voted 5-2 to deny the first reading of Ordinance 503, which would have annexed a 54.54-acre tract in Lake View Township and rezoned it for residential, business, and agricultural uses at 557 South Shore Drive and 270th Avenue. The Council also approved the 2023 budget of $25,769,466 and a property tax levy of $7,244,158, a 9.86% increase from 2022. Additionally, the Council adopted ordinances licensing short-term rentals (Ordinance 501) and eliminating them as a conditional use in residential districts (Ordinance 502), while approving a first reading of Ordinance 504 to allow short-term rentals in residential districts.

• Denied first reading of Ordinance 503 for annexation and rezoning of 557 South Shore Drive (5-2 vote)
• Approved 2023 budget of $25,769,466 and final 2022 tax levy of $7,244,158 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 501 requiring licensing of short-term rentals (one dissenting vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 502 eliminating short-term rentals as conditional use in residential districts (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 504 to allow short-term rentals in residential districts (one dissenting vote)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 505 amending building height requirements in R-A district (two dissenting votes)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 1005 North Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Southwood Shores Estates at 557 South Shore Drive (unanimous)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution canvassing the November 8, 2022 election results. The resolution certifies the vote counts and declares the winners for city council seats, with terms beginning January 1, 2023. The agenda contains only this single item.

• Resolution No. 2022-1118A to canvass election results
• Certifies Jaimie J. Deraney and Jackie Buboltz as Council Members at Large
• Certifies Shaun Carlson (Ward 1), Michael Stearns (Ward 2), and Matt Boeke (Ward 3)
• Total votes cast: 3,833
• Write-in votes listed for various offices

The council held a special meeting solely to canvass the November 8 city election. Resolution 2022-1118A was introduced, moved, seconded, and adopted unanimously to certify the election results. No other business was conducted.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-1118A canvassing the November 8, 2022 city election (unanimous)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several zoning and land-use items, including an ordinance to allow licensed short-term rentals in residential districts, amendments to building height and lot requirements in the R-A Agricultural Residence District, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 1005 North Shore Drive, a preliminary plat for Southwood Shores Estates, and a rezoning request at 557 South Shore Drive. The commission will also discuss a petition to annex 54.54 acres near South Shore Drive and 270th Avenue.

• Public hearing on ordinance to allow licensed short-term rentals in residential districts
• Public hearing on amending R-A district rules: accessory structures up to 24 ft, principal structures up to 35 ft, minimum lot 80,000 sq ft
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental of 4-bedroom home at 1005 North Shore Drive (Skye and Troy Fingalson)
• Preliminary plat of Southwood Shores Estates, 7-lot subdivision at 557 South Shore Drive, park dedication fee $5,670
• Rezoning 557 South Shore Drive from R-A to R-2 and B-2 (Gehrig Properties)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold five public hearings on proposed special assessments for tree abatement, street/sidewalk improvements, Willow/Holmes/Frazee streets, unpaid service charges, and Long Pine Estates Phase 3. They will also consider first readings of ordinances to rezone property on East Shore Drive for a senior living PUD, allow industrial uses in certain shoreland districts, and license short-term rentals, plus several resolutions and contract awards.

• Public hearings and resolutions adopting assessment rolls for 2021-2022 tree abatement, curb/gutter/sidewalk, Willow/Holmes/Frazee, unpaid service charges, and Long Pine Estates Phase 3
• First reading of Ordinance 499 rezoning 1435 and 1392 East Shore Drive from R-2 to LB (Eventide Detroit Lakes, LLC)
• First reading of Ordinance 501 requiring licensing of short-term rentals; Ordinance 502 eliminating short-term rentals as conditional use in residential districts
• Resolution approving sale of Engine 3 and second reading of Ordinance 498 on Fire Chief Election & Police Department Organization
• Approval of 2023 Electric and Water Rates by Public Utilities Commission

The council denied a rezoning request from Eventide Detroit Lakes to build a senior living Planned Unit Development at 1435/1392 East Shore Drive, with a 3-6 vote. The council also adopted assessment rolls for tree abatement, concrete improvements, Willow/Holmes/Frazee streets, unpaid service charges, and Long Pine Estates Phase 3. First readings were approved for ordinances on short-term rental licensing and zoning amendments.

• Denied first reading of Ordinance 499 to rezone 1435/1392 East Shore Dr from R-2 to LB (3-6)
• Adopted assessment roll for tree abatement 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted assessment roll for concrete improvements 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted assessment roll for Willow, Holmes, Frazee St improvements 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted assessment roll for unpaid service charges 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted assessment roll for Long Pine Estates Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 501 requiring licensing of short-term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 502 eliminating short-term rentals as conditional use in residential districts (unanimous)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold a special meeting to consider three items: accepting or rejecting bids for the City Hall Remodel Project, a request from ISD #22 to remove parking restrictions near the high school, and a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with MnDOT for parking lot improvements at the airport. The council will take action on these items.

• Consideration of bids for the City Hall Remodel Project, with base bids ranging from $3,302,097 to $8,066,000.
• Request from ISD #22 to remove parking restrictions on the east side of the 1300 Block of Roosevelt Avenue and the south side of James Street.
• Resolution to authorize a grant agreement with MnDOT for airport parking lot improvements, with a state share of $11,832.35.

The City Council voted 8-1 to accept the low bid of $7,714,031 from Bristlin Construction for the City Hall remodel project, despite the bid being over original estimates. The Finance Committee had discussed cost-saving alternates but decided against rebidding. The council also approved a temporary two-year parking request from Detroit Lakes Public Schools on Roosevelt Avenue and James Street (7-3), and unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with MnDOT for airport parking lot improvements.

• Approved $7,714,031 City Hall remodel contract to Bristlin Construction (8-1)
• Approved temporary 2-year parking request from Detroit Lakes Public Schools on east side of Roosevelt Ave and south side of James Street (7-3)
• Approved resolution 2022-1028A authorizing grant agreement with MnDOT for airport parking lot improvements (unanimous)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning two East Shore Drive parcels to Lakefront Business for a senior housing Planned Unit Development, and on several conditional use permits including a short-term rental and a guest cottage. The commission will also consider zoning ordinance amendments affecting industrial uses in shoreland districts and short-term rentals in residential districts, plus an annexation plan, a short-term rental licensing code, and the Pinewood Estates final plat.

• Rezoning 1435 and 1392 East Shore Drive from R-2 to LB for Eventide senior housing PUD
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental of 5-bedroom home at 2668 Long Lake Road
• Conditional use permit for guest cottage at 2131 Memory Lane
• Zoning ordinance amendment to allow industrial uses as conditional use in Natural Environment Lake shoreland districts
• Consideration of City Code 616 requiring licensing of short-term rentals

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved several routine financial and administrative items, including payment of $6.36 million in claims, adoption of assessment rolls for unpaid utility and fire protection charges, and setting of multiple special assessment hearings for November 7, 2022. The council also accepted a $45,000 vehicle purchase, awarded contracts for library bathroom remodel and insurance/audit services, and approved special event applications for a fire department street dance and a parade of lights. The City Hall remodel bid was tabled to a future meeting.

• Approved payment of claims totaling $6,361,294.16 (unanimous)
• Adopted assessment roll for unpaid streetlights, water, sewer, storm water charges (unanimous)
• Adopted assessment roll for unpaid fire protection charges 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2015 Ford F550 and 2017 Ford F150 from MNDOT for $45,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded library bathroom remodel contract to Ledgestone Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded 3-year insurance agent contract to Markuson Baer Insurance (unanimous)
• Awarded 3-year audit services contract to BerganKDV (unanimous)
• Tabled City Hall remodel bid to a future meeting

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning amendments: one to allow industrial uses as conditional uses in selected Natural Environment Lake shoreland districts (Mud Lake 402 and unnamed Lake 396), and another to eliminate short-term rentals as a conditional use in residential districts. The commission will also consider adopting an annexation plan and a new city code requiring licensing of short-term rentals. A status report on variances and conditional uses will be presented.

• Public hearing: amend zoning to allow industrial uses as conditional use on Mud Lake 402 and unnamed Lake 396
• Public hearing: amend zoning to eliminate short-term rentals as conditional use in residential districts
• Consider adoption of annexation plan for the City of Detroit Lakes
• Consider adopting City Code 616 requiring licensing of short-term rentals
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold public hearings on connecting Broadway Avenue to Terry Street as part of the Terry Street Improvement Project and on a resolution adopting a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan authorizing bond issuance for the Public Works Facility. The council will also consider second readings of several ordinances, including sign regulations, zoning for dental clinics, pet waste, salt storage, and stormwater management, as well as the preliminary budget and tax levy for 2023.

• Public hearing on connecting Broadway Avenue to Terry Street
• Resolution adopting Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and authorizing bonds for Public Works Facility
• Second reading of Ordinance 492 (signs in residential districts), 493 (dental clinics in I-1), 494 (pet waste), 495 (salt storage), 496 (stormwater management), 497 (illicit discharge)
• Resolution establishing preliminary budget and tax levy for 2023, with public comment on December 13, 2022
• Consideration to approve 34 building permits valued at $2,689,664 for August 2022

The Detroit Lakes City Council denied the proposed connection of Broadway Avenue to Terry Street after a public hearing where multiple residents and a 36-signature petition opposed it. The council also adopted a $11 million bond resolution for a new Public Works facility, approved several zoning and code ordinance changes, and set a preliminary 2023 tax levy with a 9.86% increase.

• Denied Broadway Ave to Terry Street connection (7-2, Josephson and Boeke dissenting)
• Adopted $11M bond resolution for Public Works facility (unanimous)
• Adopted preliminary 2023 budget and 9.86% tax levy increase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 492 allowing signs in residential districts (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 493 allowing dental clinics in I-1 district (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 494 pet waste code section (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 495 salt/deicing material storage code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 496 stormwater management amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold public hearings on diseased tree abatement and a liquor license for Shorewood Pub, then consider first readings of several ordinances (signs, zoning, pet waste, salt storage, stormwater), approve a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, and award a $2,262,802.15 contract for Highland Drive improvements. They will also discuss a full-time fire chief, the Broadway cul-de-sac, and set a public hearing for the Public Works Facility project.

• Public hearing on 2022 diseased tree abatement resolution
• On-sale and Sunday liquor license for Shorewood Pub LLC (Sept 1–Dec 31, 2022)
• First readings of Ordinances 492–497 (signs, dental clinics, pet waste, salt storage, stormwater)
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 316 Woodcrest Blvd
• Award Highland Dr contract to $2,262,802.15; advertise Terry St street/utility bids

The City Council approved the Highland Drive construction bid of $2,262,802.15 to Sellin Brothers, with costs shared 60/40 with Becker County. They also approved first readings of six ordinances, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, a variance, a preliminary plat, and several licenses and permits. All votes were unanimous with no dissenting votes.

• Approved Highland Drive bid to Sellin Brothers for $2,262,802.15 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 492 (signs in residential districts)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 493 (dental clinics in I-1 district)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 494 (pet waste section)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 495 (salt storage section)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 496 (stormwater management)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 497 (illicit discharge)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 316 Woodcrest Blvd

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold five public hearings on July 28, 2022, covering amendments to the sign and zoning ordinances, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, a variance for a residential setback, and a preliminary plat. The commission will also review a status report on variances and conditional uses. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions, with staff recommendations provided for each item.

• Public hearing on amending sign ordinance to allow signs in residential districts
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental of a two-bedroom home at 316 Woodcrest Boulevard (Bryce Forsberg/Kastle Ranch)
• Zoning ordinance amendment to allow dental clinics with laboratories in I-1 Light Industrial District
• Variance for 2-foot 6-inch side yard setback instead of 10 feet at 1364 Long Lake Drive (Drew Larson)
• Preliminary plat for Dandrew Place at 609 Terry Street (Daniel Holzgrove)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed street and utility improvements for Terry Street, consider authorizing eminent domain for multi-use trail improvements, and vote on purchasing body cameras for police. The agenda also includes several zoning variances, a final plat approval, and numerous routine consent items such as permits, licenses, and reports.

• Public hearing and resolution for Terry Street street and utility improvements
• Resolution authorizing eminent domain for multi-use trail improvements
• Purchase of body cameras for police
• Variance for 18 ft 7 in side yard setback at 807 Whitetail Lane
• Final plat of Long Pine Estates Third Addition

The City Council approved a resolution to prepare plans for Terry Street street and utility improvements, and voted to have the City Administrator and City Attorney draft amendments to the MN Flyers management agreement to allow expansion, with one dissenting vote. Several other resolutions were approved, including permits, plats, and licenses.

• Approved resolution 2022-0712A ordering plans for Terry Street improvements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2022-0712B for nonconforming use expansion at 517 North Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2022-0712C for variance at 807 Whitetail Lane (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Long Pine Estates Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved motion to draft MN Flyers management agreement amendment (8-1, Zeman dissenting)
• Approved resolution 2022-0712E authorizing eminent domain for trail improvements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2022-0712F setting diseased tree abatement hearing for Aug 8 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,214,317.75 in claims for June 2022 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a nonconforming use expansion permit and a variance for properties on North Shore Drive and Whitetail Lane, and will consider the final plat of Long Pine Estates Third Addition. The agenda also includes a variance/conditional use status report and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing: nonconforming use expansion permit to enlarge storage shed by 24 sq ft and raise sidewall to 9 ft, plus variance for 3-ft side yard setback at 517 North Shore Drive (Patrick Bakken)
• Public hearing: variance to allow 18 ft 7 in side yard setback instead of 20 ft on corner lot at 807 Whitetail Lane (Agassiz Builders)
• Consideration of final plat of Long Pine Estates Third Addition
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold a special meeting to consider accepting bids and awarding the contract for the West Lake Drive Phase 1 project, and to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with MnDOT for federal aid participation. The agenda also includes a legislative recap with Senator Kent Eken and Representative Paul Marquart, and an update on the City Hall remodel, with a preliminary cost estimate of $5,748,000.

• Consideration of bids and contract award for West Lake Drive Phase 1
• Resolution approving Advance Construction Agreement with MnDOT (Contract No. 1050724) for federal funding
• City Hall remodel update with estimated total project cost of $5,748,000
• Legislative recap with Senator Kent Eken and Representative Paul Marquart

The City Council awarded the West Lake Drive Phase 1 construction contract to C&L Excavating Inc. for $5,071,254.50 and approved an Advance Construction Agreement with MnDOT for federal funding. The council also heard a legislative recap from state officials and a status update on the City Hall remodel project. All votes were unanimous among the six aldermen present.

• Awarded West Lake Drive Phase 1 contract to C&L Excavating Inc. for $5,071,254.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Advance Construction Agreement with MnDOT for federal funding (resolution 2022-0621A, unanimous)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will consider several conditional use permits, including a substance use disorder treatment facility, two short-term rentals, and a land purchase. They will also review bids for a street project and discuss body cameras. The agenda includes many routine items like licenses, permits, and reports.

• Conditional use permit for substance use disorder treatment facility at 921 8th Street SE
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 1210 Lake Avenue and 1139 Summit Avenue
• Request to purchase 10-foot strip of land from the city
• Bid award for Long Pine Estates Phase 3 to RL Larson Excavating Inc for $1,293,557.24
• Discussion on body cameras for police

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved a $1,293,557.24 contract for Long Pine Estates Phase 3, awarded to RL Larson Excavating Inc, contingent on a signed Development Agreement. The council also approved three conditional use permits, including short-term rentals at 1210 Lake Ave and 1139 Summit Ave, and a substance use disorder treatment facility at 921 8th St SE. Several other resolutions and licenses were approved, and the 2021 audit was accepted.

• Approved $1,293,557.24 contract for Long Pine Estates Phase 3 to RL Larson Excavating Inc (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1210 Lake Ave (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1139 Summit Ave (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for substance use disorder facility at 921 8th St SE (unanimous)
• Accepted 13.07-acre land donation for Detroit Mountain Recreation Area (unanimous)
• Approved Greater MN Legacy Grant application for Detroit Mountain Recreation Area (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Audit Report (unanimous)
• Approved $3,756,864 in claims for May 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the West Lake Drive Phase 2 project, including a contract award to Hough Inc for $3,393,286.51. The agenda also includes a public hearing on proposed special assessments for street, stormwater, sewer, and watermain improvements.

• Contract award to Hough Inc for $3,393,286.51 for West Lake Drive – Phase 2
• Public hearing on proposed assessments for West Lake Drive infrastructure improvements
• Adoption of assessment roll for Lake Forest 7th Addition and 270th Avenue
• Cooperative Agreement for reconstruction of County State Aid Highway No 22 with Becker County
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 491 regarding Transient Merchants, Peddlers, Hawkers, Solicitors

The City Council held a public hearing on assessments for the West Lake Drive Phase 2 improvement project, heard resident concerns about parking and speed limits, and considered a letter from Jeff and Melissa Philipp requesting a reassessment of their property. The council then approved the assessment roll, awarded the construction contract to Hough Inc for $3,393,286.51, approved an amended cooperative agreement with Becker County for a $48,500 trail contribution, and adopted Ordinance 491 regarding transient merchants.

• Approved Assessment Roll A for West Lake Drive Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Awarded West Lake Drive Phase 2 contract to Hough Inc for $3,393,286.51 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Cooperative Agreement with Becker County for $48,500 trail contribution (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 491 amending City Code Section 604 on transient merchants (unanimous)

Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for two short-term rentals and a substance use disorder treatment facility expansion. The agenda also includes information on a land annexation in Lake View Township.

• Conditional use permit for a short-term rental of a two-bedroom home at 1210 Lake Avenue
• Conditional use permit for a short-term rental of a three-bedroom home at 1139 Summit Avenue
• Conditional use permit for a substance use disorder treatment facility and 2,200 square foot addition at 921 8th Street SE
• Information regarding the annexation of approximately 37.5 acres at 14795 US Highway 59

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat for Midwest Addition, variances for a home on West Lake Drive and a parking lot at Wood Fire Pizza, and consider a one-year extension for a Conditional Use Permit for a 36-unit development. They will also review a status report on variances and conditional uses and discuss commissioner training.

• Preliminary plat for Midwest Addition at 1255 US Highway 10 W (Midwest Bank)
• Variance for 20-foot setback, 43-foot setback from OHWM, and 33.1% impervious coverage for a two-story home at 1217 West Lake Drive (James and Pam Benedict)
• Variance to allow 2-foot setback instead of 5-foot for 8 parking spaces at 811 8th Street SE (Wood Fire Pizza)
• One-year extension request for CUP for 36-unit Planned Unit Development at 1321 Highland Drive/1510 Randolph Road (Highland Lakeview LLP)
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report and Planning Commissioner Training

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will vote on two major bond issuances totaling approximately $3.9 million for water and sewer revenue notes. The meeting includes public hearings for the Water Carnival 2022 and street reconstruction projects on Campbell Avenue and Linden Lane. Additionally, the Council will consider a $250,000 contribution to the Food Pantry and approve various special event permits and licenses.

• Resolution 2022-0510J: Acceptance of $2,021,184 general obligation water revenue note, Series 2022A
• Resolution 2022-0510K: Acceptance of $1,896,785 general obligation sewer revenue note, Series 2022B
• Public Hearing: Proposed improvement of curb, gutter, concrete approaches, and sidewalks for 2022
• Public Hearing: Campbell Ave and Linden Lane Street and Utility Reconstruction Project
• Approval of $250,000 city contribution to the Food Pantry for their new building

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved several resolutions and motions, including ordering the assessment roll for the West Lake Drive Phase 2 street and utility project with a low bid of $3,393,286.51 from Hough, Inc., and setting a public hearing for June 7, 2022. The council also authorized master planning services with RDG Planning & Design for $78,800 (with one dissenting vote), approved a $250,000 payment to the Becker County Food Pantry Building Project, and adopted resolutions for water and sewer revenue notes totaling over $3.9 million. Additionally, the first reading of an ordinance to allow ice cream trucks and similar vendors on city right-of-ways was approved.

• Approved West Lake Drive Phase 2 project, ordered assessment roll, set hearing for June 7 (unanimous)
• Authorized $78,800 master planning contract with RDG Planning & Design (6-1, Dallmann dissenting)
• Approved $250,000 payment to Becker County Food Pantry Building Project (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for $2,021,184 water revenue note (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for $1,896,785 sewer revenue note (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 491 allowing ice cream truck vendors (unanimous)
• Approved $81,921 Toro Groundmaster mower purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $15,032.19 fuel tank installation (unanimous)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a four-bedroom short-term rental at 1038 West Lake Drive. The decision included specific conditions regarding parking, signage, and property screening. The commission also reviewed a variance request for a residential roof pitch at 289 Long Lake Lane.

• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1038 West Lake Drive
• Approved variance for less than 4/12 roof pitch at 289 Long Lake Lane
• Discussed one-year extension for Broadway Welding non-conforming use permit at 1090 Legion Road
• Reviewed request for 35,000 square foot addition and airport zoning variance at 1090 Legion Road

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will consider several contracts and licenses, including awarding a $582,087.36 contract for the DLCCC/Museum Parking Lot, approving liquor licenses for two businesses, and authorizing bids for the West Lake Drive street and utility project. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, reports, and various permits.

• Award $582,087.36 contract to Hough Inc for DLCCC/Museum Parking Lot
• Public hearings for liquor licenses: Roasted Pub & Eatery and Bucks Mill Brewing
• Variance for 15-foot setback at 1209 West Lake Drive
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1038 West Lake Drive
• Purchase cameras for South Shore Park ($16,205) and access control system ($5,960)

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved multiple contracts and licenses, including a $582,087.36 contract for the DLCCC/Museum Parking Lot and a resolution to advertise bids for the West Lake Drive Phase 1 street and utility project. Liquor licenses were granted to Roasted Pub & Eatery and Bucks Mill Brewing, and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 1038 West Lake Drive was approved. All votes were unanimous except for the additional parking lot funding, which passed with one dissenting vote.

• Approved $582,087.36 DLCCC/Museum Parking Lot contract to Hough Inc (unanimous)
• Approved additional $37,000 for DLCCC/Museum Parking Lot (6-1, Dallmann dissenting)
• Approved West Lake Drive Phase 1 street and utility project bid advertisement (unanimous)
• Granted liquor licenses to Roasted Pub & Eatery and Bucks Mill Brewing (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1038 West Lake Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $16,205 for South Shore Park cameras (unanimous)
• Approved $5,960 for Pavilion access control system (unanimous)
• Approved $67,239 server upgrade (unanimous)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a variance for a 15-foot road setback to build a shed at 1209 West Lake Drive and a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1038 West Lake Drive. They will also consider a final plat for Lakecrest Estates and review a status report on variances and conditional uses. The agenda includes these items for discussion and potential action.

• Variance for 15-foot setback to build 12x12 shed at 1209 West Lake Drive (James Benedict)
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental of 4-bedroom home at 1038 West Lake Drive (Larry and Suzanne Wheeler)
• Final plat of Common Interest Community Number 99 Lakecrest Estates
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 490 to amend city ward and precinct boundaries. The council will also consider a gambling permit for Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 490 regarding Ward and Precinct Boundaries
• Gambling Permit consideration for Holy Rosary Catholic Church bingo on April 9, 2022

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved plans and specifications for Long Pine Estates Phase 3 street and utility improvements, adopted several ordinances and resolutions including rezoning and ward boundary changes, and approved various contracts, grants, and permits. All votes were unanimous except for one variance approval with a dissenting vote.

• Approved resolution 2022-0308A ordering plans for Long Pine Estates Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 490 amending ward and precinct boundaries (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 488 rezoning 2359 Highway 10 West to Lakefront Business District (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Long Pine Estates Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved marina variance at 2000 Long Bridge Road (6-1, Josephson dissenting)
• Approved variance for setbacks at 611 North Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Approved architect agreement for new Public Works Facility (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 for Detroit Mountain parking lot improvements (unanimous)

Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a request to convert Lakecrest Resort into a residential Planned Unit Development with 18 units. The commission also reviewed a preliminary plat for Long Pine Estates and a revised site plan for a car wash.

• Approval of resort conversion and rezoning to 'LB' Lakefront Business District at 2359 US Highway 10 West
• Public hearing for preliminary plat for Long Pine Estates Third Addition at 1884 and 1885 Longview Drive
• Public hearing for marina expansion variance at 2000 Long Bridge Road to increase slips from 36 to 50
• Public hearing for setback variance at 611 North Shore Drive regarding additions near the water mark
• Review of revised site plan for a car wash at 1415 US Highway 10 West

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold a public hearing on the Campbell Ave and Linden Ln street and utility improvements, then consider several zoning and land-use items, including a rezoning and conditional use permit to convert a resort to a residential planned unit development at 2359 Highway 10 West. The council will also review contracts, purchases, and routine reports. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and first/second readings of ordinances.

• Public hearing on Campbell Ave and Linden Ln street and utility improvements
• Second reading of Ordinance 487 allowing industrial uses as conditional use on Mud Lake and Unnamed Lake
• First reading of Ordinance 488 rezoning 2359 Highway 10 West from B-3 to LB
• Conditional use permit to convert resort to residential PUD at 2359 Highway 10 West
• Purchase of new fire engine chassis and 2 squad cars

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved the facility plan for street and utility reconstruction on Campbell Ave and Linden Ln, adopted Ordinance 487 allowing industrial uses as conditional uses on two natural environment lakes, and approved several property-related actions including a rezoning and conditional use permit for Lakecrest Resort. The council also approved multiple contracts, agreements, licenses, and appointments, all with minimal dissent.

• Approved facility plan for Campbell Ave/Linden Ln reconstruction (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 487 allowing industrial conditional uses on Mud Lake and Unnamed Lake (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 488 rezoning 2359 Hwy 10 W to Lakefront Business (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for residential PUD at Lakecrest Resort (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Lakecrest Estates (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 107 Shorewood Dr (unanimous)
• Approved sale of city property parcel #49.7001.007 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 489 amending parking regulations (1 dissenting vote)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for a short-term rental at 107 Shorewood Drive and another to convert a resort to a residential PUD with a preliminary plat for Lakecrest Estates at 2359 US Highway 10 West. They will also consider a revised site plan for a car wash at 1415 US Highway 10 West and review a variance/conditional use status report. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 6, 2022.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental of 3-bedroom home at 107 Shorewood Drive (Beau Properties II LLC/Mona Boehne)
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit to convert resort to residential PUD and preliminary plat for Lakecrest Estates Common Interest Community at 2359 US Highway 10 West (AK Properties LLC)
• Consideration of revised site plan for car wash at 1415 US Highway 10 West
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 11, 2022, with a full agenda of decisions and discussions. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance establishing an Art Council, a resolution supporting a workforce housing grant, and a first reading of a zoning amendment to allow industrial uses as conditional uses on two natural environment lakes. The council will also consider several permits, including a short-term rental and a variance, plus numerous routine consent agenda items.

• First reading of Ordinance 487 to allow industrial uses as Conditional Use on Lake 402 (Mud Lake) and Lake 396 (Unnamed), both Natural Environment Lakes
• Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental of a three-bedroom home at 1521 Gary Avenue (CMP Properties)
• Resolution approving variance for 46% impervious surface coverage and 55-foot setback from Ordinary High-Water Mark for an addition at 739 North Shore Drive (John Flynn)
• Resolution accepting $5,000 donation to Fire Department from Turn In Poachers and $4,000 from Curtis Hegg
• Discussion on no parking signs at Roberts St and Roosevelt Ave, and snow removal on sidewalks

The Detroit Lakes City Council denied a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1521 Gary Avenue, approved the second reading of Ordinance 486 establishing an Art Council, and approved the first reading of Ordinance 487 to allow industrial uses as conditional uses on two natural environment lakes. The council also approved a variance for a home addition at 739 North Shore Drive, authorized facility plans and engineering reports, and approved numerous licenses and permits.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 1521 Gary Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 486 establishing an Art Council (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 487 allowing industrial uses as conditional uses on Lake 402 and Lake 396 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 46% impervious surface and 55-foot setback at 739 North Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized Facility Plan for Campbell and Linden with public hearing Feb 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Preliminary Engineering Report for Long Pines Estates Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,086,694.22 in claims for December 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved management agreement with American Legion Campground (unanimous)

Meeting

The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 1521 Gary Avenue, a variance for an addition at 739 North Shore Drive, and an ordinance amendment to allow industrial uses as conditional uses on two natural environment lakes. The commission will also review a status report on variances and conditional use permits.

• Conditional use permit for short-term rental of entire 3-bedroom home at 1521 Gary Avenue (CMP Properties)
• Variance to allow 46% impervious surface coverage and 55-foot setback from Ordinary High Water Mark for home addition at 739 North Shore Drive (John Flynn)
• Zoning ordinance amendment to allow industrial uses as conditional use on Lake 402 (Mud Lake) and Lake 396 (Unnamed), both Natural Environment Lakes
• Variance/Conditional Use Status Report (information only)

City Council

The Detroit Lakes City Council is holding its annual meeting to appoint a Vice Mayor for 2022 and consider an offsite gambling permit application for Turn In Poachers at the Detroit Lakes Boys & Girls Club on January 8, 2022. The agenda also includes informational announcements about 2022 joint governance and council meeting dates.

• Appointment of Vice Mayor for 2022
• Offsite gambling permit for Turn In Poachers at Detroit Lakes Boys & Girls Club (Jan 8, 2022)
• 2022 Joint Governance Meeting Dates: Apr 5 (DL Chamber), Jul 5 (DL Schools), Oct 4 (Becker County)
• 2022 Council meeting dates listed, including special Monday meetings on Aug 8 and Nov 7 (Elections)

The Detroit Lakes City Council held its annual meeting, electing Alderman Ron Zeman as Vice Mayor without a dissenting vote (Zeman abstained). The council also approved an offsite gambling permit for Turn In Poachers at the Detroit Lakes Boys and Girls Club for January 8, 2022. Mayor Brenk reviewed the 2022 meeting schedule, and the meeting adjourned at 5:06 PM.

• Elected Alderman Ron Zeman as Vice Mayor (unanimous, Zeman abstained)
• Approved offsite gambling permit for Turn In Poachers at Detroit Lakes Boys and Girls Club, 150 Richwood Road, for Jan 8, 2022