Cohasset public meetings in 2023

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 19, 2023, has been canceled. No business items are on the agenda.

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will vote on resolutions to adopt the final 2024 budget and tax levy, re-establish polling places, and apply for Safe Routes to School infrastructure funding. They will also discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, water tower repairs, a production well, special assessments, meeting changes, and employee compensation. The consent agenda includes approving claims of $120,176.38 and acknowledging prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 2023-26: Adopt Final 2024 Budget
• Resolution 2023-27: Adopt Final Tax Levy Payable 2024
• Resolution 2023-28: Apply for Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Funding
• Resolution 2023-25: Re-establishing polling places
• Approve claims in the amount of $120,176.38

City Council

The Cohasset City Council is holding a special work session to discuss the union contract, city planning, the 2024 budget, and the 2023 levy. The meeting begins with a closed session for the union contract discussion, followed by an open session for the remaining items. No formal decisions are expected as this is a work session.

• Closed work session on union contract discussion
• Review and discussion for city planning
• 2024 budget review
• 2023 levy review

Planning Commission

The Cohasset Planning Commission will review and potentially recommend the adoption of the Cohasset Comprehensive Plan 2024 to the City Council. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and resident input. No site visits are scheduled.

• Recommendation to City Council to adopt Cohasset Comprehensive Plan 2024
• Review and approve minutes of 11/01/2023
• Resident input for items not on the agenda

Economic Development Authority

The agenda for the Cohasset Economic Development Authority meeting on December 5, 2023, contains no substantive items—only the meeting time, location, and a reference to a previous meeting date. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Utility Board will discuss revisions to the board's bylaws. The meeting also includes recommendations for appointing new board members and selecting a representative for the Grand Rapids Area Cable Commission.

• Recommendation to appoint Cohasset Utility Board Members
• Discussion of Cohasset Utility Board By-Laws
• Appointment of a member to the Grand Rapids Area Cable Commission
• Creation of a detailed CUB activities report for City Council

City Council

The Council will hold work sessions regarding union contracts and city planning. The regular meeting includes discussions on new firefighter job descriptions and a community event called Forgotten Heroes.

• Union Contract Discussion
• City Planning discussion
• New Firefighter Job Descriptions
• Approval of claims totaling $79,316.43
• Forgotten Heroes community event

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve the October 3, 2023 minutes and review October financials totaling $427,018.70. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed beyond routine approvals and an update from the Itasca Economic Development Corporation.

• Approve October 3, 2023 EDA minutes
• Review October financials: $427,018.70
• Acknowledge September financials: $429,349.02
• Acknowledge August financials: $429,168.38
• Itasca Economic Development Corporation update

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a joint work session with the Economic Development Authority to hear presentations from MN Tech and ICS Blackwater, followed by a regular meeting. The council will consider resolutions for legal sponsorship of the Mississippi Riverfront Development and applying for state funding, along with several administrative requests including hiring office staff and ice rink attendants, purchasing community center chairs and tables, and donating to a wrestling team. The consent agenda includes approving claims totaling $105,036.88 and prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 2023-022: Granting legal sponsorship for Mississippi Riverfront Development
• Resolution 2023-023: Apply to DEED for funding
• Resolution 2023-024: Adopt policy to borrow city property
• Request to hire two office staff and ice rink attendants
• Approve claims of $105,036.88

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority and City Council held a joint work session and regular meeting. They heard presentations on a proposed 75,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation facility in the Cohasset Industrial Park and on the Mississippi Riverfront Development project at the former Lumber Property. The council also approved resolutions for state funding and legal sponsorship for the riverfront project, plus several administrative items.

• MN Technologies presented plans for a 75,000 sq ft cannabis cultivation facility in Cohasset Industrial Park; license application pending state availability.
• ICS updated on Cohasset Lumber Property development; permits pending, dredging decision needed, phases to be bid.
• Resolution 2023-022 approved granting legal sponsorship for Mississippi Riverfront Development.
• Resolution 2023-023 approved to apply for DEED Energy Transition Grant funding.
• Approved purchase of tables and chairs from Tables4Less for $7,884.39; hired two office staff at $24.35/hr and $20.91/hr.

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Public Utilities Board is meeting to approve the previous minutes, discuss board member terms, and review proposed by-law revisions. The board will also consider by-laws and member terms for other city bodies. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major financial or project decisions listed.

• Review of Cohasset Utility Board by-laws, including revised versions from July 28, 2023, and October 2, 2023
• Discussion of Cohasset Utility Board member terms
• Review of by-laws and member terms for Cohasset City Council, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Authority
• Approval of October 2, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Cohasset Planning Commission will hold two public hearings to consider variance requests. The first is from Jean Anderson to add a deck to a non-conforming structure at 3089 Woodland Dr. The second is from Mike and Jane-Ellen Monson to expand an attached garage and build a deck, including a setback variance, at 3007 Old Golf Course Rd. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request by Jean Anderson for a 15ft by 18ft deck at 3089 Woodland Dr (PIN# 05-410-0050)
• Variance request by Mike and Jane-Ellen Monson for garage expansion and deck at 3007 Old Golf Course Rd (PIN# 05-500-0040), including a 4-ft setback variance (ordinance requires 15-ft)
• Review and approval of Planning Commission minutes from 10/04/2023

City Council

There is no agenda available for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for information regarding what occurred.

City Council

The City Council will review quotes for gas expansion on County Road 62 North and road work at Cavanaugh Road and 3rd Street. The meeting also includes requests for a timber contract and the renewal of 2024 liquor licenses.

• County Road 62 North Gas Expansion Quote
• Harvest-Access Timber Contract approval
• Cavanaugh Road & 3rd Street quote
• 2024 Liquor License Renewal
• Claims approval in the amount of $78,163.90

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is holding a routine meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, review September financials totaling $429,349.02, and schedule its November 7, 2023 meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approve September 5, 2023 EDA minutes
• Review September financials: $429,349.02
• Schedule November 7, 2023 EDA meeting

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Public Utilities Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss a potential gas expansion along County Road 62 North, review PUC by-laws, and consider agenda rearrangement. The meeting is primarily discussion-oriented with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of County Road 62 North gas expansion
• PUC by-law discussion
• Agenda rearrangement discussion
• Approval of September 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will consider adopting the 2024 proposed budget and a preliminary 2023 tax levy for 2024, along with several routine items. The agenda includes a presentation from ISD 318, a request to repair a fire hydrant, and a proclamation for Walk-Bike-Roll to School Day. The consent agenda includes approving claims totaling $903,192.28.

• Resolution 2023-19 adopting 2024 proposed budget
• Resolution 2023-20 adopting preliminary 2023 tax levy in 2024
• Request for approval to repair fire hydrant
• Proclamation supporting National Walk-Bike-Roll to School Day
• Claims approval of $903,192.28

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a work session to review the city budget, followed by a regular meeting. The council will discuss a motion to re-zone from April 25, 2023, and address marijuana consumption in the city. They will also consider several administrative requests, including a refund for a water-oriented accessory structure permit, a gambling license for Hook and Ladder, and a gas meter purchase.

• Review and discussion of city budget
• Discuss April 25, 2023 motion to re-zone
• Address marijuana consumption in Cohasset
• Approve refund for water-oriented accessory structure permit (Gramsey)
• Approve claims from 09/12/2023 in amount of $90,186.26

City Council

This agenda only announces that the September 12, 2023 City Council meeting has been rescheduled to September 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. No other business items are listed.

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Public Utilities Commission is meeting to approve minutes from July and August, and to discuss a waterfront development update and PUC by-laws. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approve amended July 10, 2023 PUC minutes
• Approve August 7, 2023 PUC minutes
• Waterfront Development Update
• PUC By-law Discussion

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from July and August. Members discussed the role of the PUC as an advisory board and potential updates to by-laws, but the revisions were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 7, 2023 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled PUC by-law revisions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission acted as the Board of Zoning Appeals to hear an appeal from Anne and Rory Walker concerning a water-oriented accessory structure at PID 05-410-0230. The commission decided to postpone a final decision to seek legal advice on the ordinance.

• Tabled appeal regarding boathouse zoning decision at PID 05-410-0230 (6-0)
• Approved September 6, 2023 agenda (6-0)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve the August 1, 2023 minutes and review the August financials, which show a balance of $429,168.38. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approve August 1, 2023 EDA minutes
• Review August financials: $429,168.38

The EDA approved the agenda and the August 1, 2023, meeting minutes. Members reviewed financial statements totaling $429,168.38 and discussed the status of several industrial and downtown development projects. No new project approvals or funding decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will consider approving a fund transfer to close the Frontier-Huber project, a payment to Ryan Companies for the Industrial Park pass-through, and the appointment of Alyssa Borchers as Associate Deputy City Clerk Treasurer. The consent agenda includes claims of $115,118.83, meeting minutes, and cemetery deeds.

• Transfer funds to close Frontier-Huber project
• Payment to Ryan Companies for Industrial Park pass-through
• Appoint Alyssa Borchers as Associate Deputy City Clerk Treasurer
• Approve claims totaling $115,118.83
• Acknowledge cemetery deeds for Jeanniene Best and Goldale Swalboski

The City Council approved several fund transfers to balance accounts, including a $365,074.39 transfer to the Project Frontier Shovel Ready-Huber Project Fund. The council also approved a payment for industrial park soil borings and appointed an Associate Deputy City Clerk Treasurer.

• Approved fund transfers including $50,000 to Cemetery Fund and $365,074.39 to Project Frontier Shovel Ready-Huber Project Fund (4-0)
• Approved $962,317.00 in budgeted depreciation transfers to various funds (4-0)
• Approved $16,829.64 payment to Ryan Companies US, Inc. for Industrial Park soil borings (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Alyssa Borchers as Associate Deputy City Clerk Treasurer at $45,800.00 per year (4-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $115,118.83 (4-0)
• Acknowledged cemetery deeds for Jeanniene Best and Goldale Swalboski (4-0)
• Acknowledged July 10, 2023 PUC Minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council reviewed the preliminary budget and removed funding for a road grader, fire hall engineering, a splash pad, the community center roof, and gym floor repairs. These removals reduced the projected levy increase from 27% to 5.19%. No final levy percentage was decided.

• Removed $265,000 road grader from budget
• Removed $5,000 fire department engineer design from budget
• Removed $130,000 Parks & Recreation splash pad from budget
• Removed $40,000 community center roof from budget
• Removed $40,000 gym floor from budget
• Scheduled next budget work session for September 12, 2023

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a work session on the Fire Department Relief, followed by a regular meeting. The council will decide on sewer cleaning services, main gate valve replacements, final payment for site grading, and whether to rescind a prior motion to re-zone. They will also approve claims totaling $128,555.87 and other routine items.

• Request approval for 2023 sewer cleaning services
• Request approval for main gate valve replacements
• Request approval of final payment for site grading
• Request to rescind motion made to re-zone
• Approve claims in the amount of $128,555.87

The City Council approved several infrastructure and site grading payments, including sewer cleaning and gate valve replacements. The council also authorized a contract for an ALTA survey at the Industrial Park. A resident provided input regarding a lakeshore structure dispute, but no action was taken on the matter.

• Approved $37,275.00 quote from Rapid Rooter Sewer & Drain, Inc. for 2023 Sewer Cleaning (4-0)
• Approved $71,000.00 quote from Casper Construction, Inc. for main gate valve replacements (4-0)
• Approved final payment of $46,203.37 to TNT Construction Group, LLC for site grading at Lot 1, Block 4 (4-0)
• Approved $8,000.00 SEH contract for ALTA survey at Lot 1, Block 4 of Cohasset Industrial Park First Addition (4-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $128,555.87 (4-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 and August 7, 2023 City Council minutes (4-0)
• Acknowledged June 6, 2023 EDA minutes (4-0)

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Public Utilities Commission is meeting to approve the July minutes, review current and revised PUC by-laws, and discuss miscellaneous business, including an update on a water price change that the City Council will address in a future work session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review current and revised PUC by-laws
• Update on water price change – City Council to address in future work session
• Approve July 10, 2023 PUC minutes

The Public Utilities Board approved the consolidation of current and management draft by-laws into a single document incorporating member feedback. The board also approved the July 10, 2023, meeting minutes with corrections.

• Approved consolidation of current and management draft PUC by-laws into one document (6-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes with corrections to motions (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council is holding a special meeting/work session to review and discuss the city budget, city planning, and a water study. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Review and discussion for City Budget
• Review and discussion for City Planning
• Discussion for Water Study

The City Council held a special meeting and work session to review several city items. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission

The provided minutes contain only the meeting header and date. No actions, discussions, or decisions were recorded in the document.

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from June 6, 2023, and to review financial reports for June and July. The agenda includes resident input and miscellaneous business items. No major decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approve June 6, 2023 EDA minutes
• Review June financials: $428,835.51
• Review July financials: $429,006.15
• Resident input period
• Miscellaneous business and FYIs

The Economic Development Authority approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and financial reports for June and July. Members discussed several industrial park projects, including a spec building with bids starting at $6.3 million.

• Approved agenda as written
• Approved June 6, 2023 EDA minutes
• Approved June EDA Financials ($428,643.96)
• Approved July EDA Financials ($429,006.15)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a work session on the 2022 audit, then a regular meeting with a public hearing on amending the weapons ordinance. They will also consider approving 2022 fall paving finishing, a sewer write-off, and a consent agenda with claims of $845,163.71.

• Public hearing: amend Ordinance No. 2 regulating weapons use
• Eide Bailly presents 2022 City of Cohasset Audit
• Request for approval finishing 2022 Fall Paving
• Request for approval of MN Power sewer write off
• Consent agenda: claims $845,163.71, minutes, safety committee minutes

The City Council amended Ordinance No. 2 to prohibit the use of weapons throughout the Cohasset Industrial Park. The council also approved several financial expenditures, including paving costs and a sewer write-off. Planning Commission by-laws were updated and Resolution 2023-18 regarding IRRRB funds for a Spec Incubator Building was passed.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance No. 2 banning shooting in any part of Cohasset Industrial Park (5-0)
• Approved $3,150.00 for 1st half of AWAIR Safety Awards (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission By-Laws revision (5-0)
• Approved $17,095.00 Hawkinson Construction quote for 2022 Fall Paving (5-0)
• Approved MN Power Sewer write off of $66,596.31 for account 10096501 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-18 IRRRB Funds – Spec Incubator Building (5-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $845,163.71 (5-0)
• Approved June 11 and July 17, 2023 City Council Minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss city planning. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, resident input, and approval of the agenda, with the main item being the planning discussion.

• Review and discussion for city planning

The City Council held a special work session to discuss various city planning items, including the Little Red Wagon contract, Portage Park Trails, and industrial park development. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Cohasset Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Thomas and William Miller to split a parcel at 37622 Miller Rd without a minor plat, as required by ordinance for five to nine tracts. The commission will also discuss and potentially adopt the RFPCA by-law and review Itasca County's draft Short Term Rental ordinance.

• Public hearing on variance request to split parcel without minor plat (37622 Miller Rd, PIN# 05-028-3401)
• Discussion and possible adoption of RFPCA by-law
• Review of Itasca County draft Short Term Rental ordinance and application

The Planning Commission approved a variance allowing Thomas and William Miller to split a parcel without a minor plat. The commission also recommended that the City Council adopt the Planning Commission By-laws.

• Approved variance for Thomas and William Miller to split parcel at 37622 Miller Rd without a minor plat (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve and adopt Planning Commission By-laws (5-0)
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold work sessions on a gas line installation for County Road 257, Portage Park trails and city planning, and Itasca County's draft short-term rental ordinance. At the regular meeting, they will consider approving a garbage disposal services change and gas line supplies for County Road 257, plus routine consent agenda items.

• Review and request approval of garbage disposal services change
• Request approval for gas line supplies for County Road 257
• Work session on County Road 257 gas line install and supplies
• Work session on Portage Park trails and city planning
• Work session on Itasca County draft short-term rental ordinance

The City Council approved a quote for gas line supplies and changed the city's garbage disposal service provider. The council also approved claims totaling $63,770.53 and the June 27, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved $24,905.40 quote from Border States for County Road 257 gas line supplies (5-0)
• Approved change of garbage disposal services to American Disposal (5-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $63,770.53 (5-0)
• Approved June 27, 2023 City Council Minutes (5-0)
• Acknowledged cemetery deed for John N. Sampson (5-0)

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Public Utilities Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the June minutes and receive updates on a water rate study proposal and a review of the PUC by-laws. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine approvals.

• Update on water rate study proposal
• Review and revision of PUC by-laws
• Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes

The Public Utilities Board approved the meeting minutes from June 5, 2023. The board also decided that corrected minutes from previous meetings must be included in future meeting packets. Members discussed a Water Sewer Rate study that was not approved by the Cohasset City Council.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved requirement to include corrected minutes from previous meetings in next PUC meeting (5-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is holding a regular meeting on July 4, 2023. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, resident input, minutes approval, financial review, and miscellaneous business. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review and approve meeting agenda
• Resident input period
• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Review EDA monthly financials
• Miscellaneous business and FYIs

The provided minutes are a blank template and record no substantive decisions, votes, or financial figures. The document contains only the meeting agenda and procedural placeholders.

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a work session on management compensation and benefits, followed by a review of a water rate study from PUC, before the regular meeting. At the meeting, they will consider approving the water rate study, increasing the Personnel Committee's discretionary spending limit, and changing garbage disposal services. The consent agenda includes approving claims of $79,554.50 and other routine items.

• Water Rate Study from PUC for review and approval
• Increase to Discretionary Spending Limit of Personnel Committee
• Garbage Disposal Services Change request
• Claims approval in the amount of $79,554.50
• Cemetery Deed for Arthur & Judith Pellersels

The City Council approved a title change and retroactive salary increase for the City Administrator. Other actions included authorizing a $25,000 emergency spending limit and scheduling a public hearing on weapons ordinances. The council rejected a proposed water rate study from the PUC.

• Approved title change to City Administrator and 24.41% salary increase retroactive to Jan 1, 2023 (4-1)
• Denied Water Rate Study from the PUC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 authorizing $25,000 discretionary spending limit for emergency purposes (5-0)
• Tabled Garbage Disposal Services Change (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 25, 2023, to amend Ordinance No. 2 regarding use of weapons (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $76,554.50 (5-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 City Council Minutes (5-0)
• Acknowledged cemetery deed for Arthur & Judith Pellersels (5-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 13, 2023, preceded by closed and open work sessions on management compensation and police patrol. The council will consider several administrative items, including approving a Juneteenth holiday, community center flooring, sewer lift station repair, boom mower rental, a property purchase, and a resolution for athletic facility funds. The consent agenda includes claims totaling $191,129.23 and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Request for approval of Juneteenth holiday
• Request for approval of Cohasset Community Center flooring
• Request for approval of sewer lift station repair
• Resolution 2023-16 MN Legislature Funds – Athletic Facility
• Approve claims in the amount of $191,129.23

The City Council approved the purchase of parcel 05-015-1101 and authorized over $24,000 for sewer lift station repairs. The council also added Juneteenth to the employee holiday calendar and approved funds for an athletic facility.

• Approved purchase of parcel 05-015-1101 for $65,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved $24,080.00 for Lift Station #3 repairs and a spare pump (5-0)
• Approved Juneteenth as an employee holiday starting June 19, 2023 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-16 for MN Legislature Funds – Athletic Facility (4-1)
• Approved $9,320.00 for Boom Mower Rental from Ziegler CAT (5-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $191,129.23 (5-0)
• Tabled request for Cohasset Community Center Flooring

Planning Commission

The Cohasset Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Andrew Macdonell to split a parcel at 34534 Macdonell Rd without completing a minor plat, which is normally required for dividing land into five to nine tracts. The commission will also review and approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and discuss by-law review items.

• Public hearing on variance request by Andrew Macdonell for parcel at 34534 Macdonell Rd (PIN# 05-024-4201)
• Site visit scheduled for June 6, 2023, at 4:00 PM at 34545 Macdonell Rd
• Review and approval of Planning Commission minutes from 05/03/2023
• By-law review on agenda
• Resident input period for items not on the agenda

The Planning Commission approved a variance request for Andrew MacDonell to split a parcel without requiring a minor plat. The commission also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes and tabled a by-law review.

• Approved variance for Andrew MacDonell to split parcel at 34534 MacDonell Rd (6-0)
• Approved June 7 agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes with corrections (6-0)
• Tabled by-law review to July 12, 2023

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve the agenda and the May 2, 2023 minutes, and to review the EDA's May financials totaling $428,643.96. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive action items listed beyond these approvals and a resident input period.

• Review and approve the June 6, 2023 agenda
• Approve the May 2, 2023 EDA minutes
• Review EDA May financials: $428,643.96
• Resident input period

The Economic Development Authority approved the agenda, the May 2, 2023 meeting minutes, and the May financial report. The board received updates on the Blackwater Banks project and future Industrial Park projects.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 EDA minutes (5-0)
• Approved May EDA Financials of $428,643.96 (5-0)

Public Utilities Board

The Board approved the April 3, 2023, meeting minutes and directed the creation of a single consolidated draft for by-law changes. Members discussed a water sewer rate study and received an update on gas loop pressure and customer additions on County Road 257.

• Approved April 3, 2023 minutes with spelling and clarification changes (7-0)
• Approved motion to consolidate Attorney and Management by-law drafts for July 10 review (7-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance 10.081 regarding permitted uses in zone districts. The body will also request approval for a development agreement with Grand Rapids Automotive and for gas line supplies for County Road 257. Additionally, the council will approve routine claims totaling $378,769.90 and the May 9, 2023 minutes.

• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance 10.081 – Uses Permitted in Zone Districts
• Requesting approval for Development Agreement with Grand Rapids Automotive
• Requesting approval for Gas Line Supplies for County Road 257
• Approve Claims in the Amount of $378,769.90
• Requesting approval for Light the Night Firework Display

The City Council amended the zoning ordinance to allow automotive sales and repair in the Industrial Park and approved a development agreement with Grand Rapids Automotive. The council also approved several spending requests for fireworks, community center shades, and a timber sale.

• Approved amending Zoning Ordinance 10.081 to allow automotive sales, repair, and car/truck wash in Industrial Park (3-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Grand Rapids Automotive (3-0)
• Approved $4,500 quote from Premier Pyrotechnics for Light the Night fireworks (3-0)
• Approved $1,884.60 quote from Floor to Ceiling for Bass Brook Community Center window shades (3-0)
• Approved Timber Sale agreement in the Industrial Park (3-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $378,769.90 (3-0)
• Tabled request for gas line supplies for County Road 257
• Approved May 9, 2023 City Council Minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a work session on housing, cemetery fencing, and a hedge, followed by a regular meeting. The council will consider a land donation to KOOTASCA Community Action with TIF use, approve a bid for Portage Park field light switches, and review a conditional use permit for guest cottages. They will also approve claims totaling $523,713.63 and other routine consent agenda items.

• Resolution 2023-14: Land donation to KOOTASCA Community Action with TIF use
• Bid award for Portage Park field light switches
• Sixth payment for site grading
• Conditional use permit for William & Beverly Dallas guest cottages
• Claims approval of $523,713.63

The City Council voted against Resolution 2023-14 regarding a land donation to KOOTASCA Community Action. Other actions included approving a conditional use permit for guest cottages and awarding a park lighting contract.

• Denied Resolution 2023-14 Land Donation to KOOTASCA Community Action
• Approved $15,500 bid from Benham Electric, Inc. for Portage Park Field Light Switches (4-0)
• Approved $2,791.19 payment to TNT Construction Group, LLC for site grading (4-0)
• Approved $25 fee for Flea Markets, Food Trucks and Direct Sales vendors; Farmers Markets exempt (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use permit for three guest cottages at 3201 Golf Course Road (4-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $153,881.68 via consent agenda (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Cohasset Planning Commission is meeting to consider a Conditional Use Permit for three guest cottages at 3201 Golf Course Road, along with reviewing by-laws and hearing a presentation on the Wildwood Development. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and resident input.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for three guest cottages at 3201 Golf Course Road, Parcel ID 05-485-0020
• By-Law Revision and Review with City Attorney John Licke
• KOOTASCA presentation on Wildwood Development

The commission approved a conditional use permit for three guest cottages at 3201 Golf Course Road. They also voted to support the KOOTASCA Wildwood Development. The meeting included a by-law review and an update that the city council banned electronic billboards.

• Approved conditional use permit for three guest cottages at 3201 Golf Course Road (6-0)
• Approved motion to support KOOTASCA Wildwood Development (4-2)

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve the agenda and April minutes, hear resident input, and review April financials of $422,324.89. The main items are presentations on financing and economic development tools by Dan Cooper of Lake Country Power, and a KOOTASCA presentation on Wildwood Development. No decisions are listed on these presentations.

• Presentation on financing and economic development tools by Dan Cooper (Lake Country Power)
• KOOTASCA presentation on Wildwood Development
• April 2023 EDA financials: $422,324.89
• Approval of April 4, 2023 EDA minutes
• Resident input period

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority voted to support the KOOTASCA Wildwood Development, a proposed housing project in the city. The board also approved the April 2023 EDA financials totaling $422,324.89 and the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Supported KOOTASCA Wildwood Development (5-0)
• Approved April 2023 EDA financials $422,324.89
• Approved April 4, 2023 EDA minutes (5-0)

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Public Utilities Commission is holding a regular meeting on May 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, approval of previous meeting minutes, resident input, and miscellaneous business. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Roll call of commissioners (RG, JY, JM, DA, BB, EB, RS)
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the 2023 PUC minutes
• Resident input period
• Miscellaneous business and FYIs

City Council

The City Council amended the sign ordinance to prohibit new off-premise commercial electronic billboards. The council also rezoned five parcels to Municipal Residential and approved several public works equipment purchases. A proposed land donation to Kootasca Community Action was denied and then tabled.

• Amended Zoning Ordinance 10.103 to prohibit off-premise commercial electronic billboards (4-1)
• Rezoned parcels 05-010-4423, 05-010-4412, 05-910-0001, 05-911-0001, and 05-010-4413 to Municipal Residential (5-0)
• Approved $6,890 for Portage Park Field Maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $2,350 for Public Works/Utilities metal detector (5-0)
• Approved $120,323.87 for Public Works truck with plow and utility truck (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1999 Bucket Truck for $8,000 (5-0)
• Approved $275,962.88 payment to TNT Construction Group, LLC for site grading (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-14 regarding land donation to Kootasca Community Action after initial motion failed (2-3)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative items and several requests, including rescheduling a public hearing for five rezone parcels from April 11 to April 25, 2023. The council will also consider approving claims totaling $1,112,272.33, hiring a seasonal employee, and purchasing items like shades and wetland banking credit. A public hearing for the Board of Appeal and Equalization is announced for April 19, 2023.

• Reschedule public hearing for rezone parcels 05-010-4423, 05-010-4412, 05-910-0001, 05-911-0001, 05-010-4413 to April 25, 2023
• Approve claims in the amount of $1,112,272.33
• Request to hire seasonal employee (Dan Schroeder)
• Request to purchase shades for BBCC
• Request to purchase wetland banking credit

The City Council approved several financial expenditures, including a payment for site grading and the purchase of wetland banking credits. The council also approved the hiring of a seasonal employee and rescheduled a public hearing for parcel rezoning.

• Approved $420,721.37 payment to TNT Construction Group, LLC for site grading (3-0)
• Approved $42,097.26 purchase of Wetland Banking Credits from Aitkin County Highway Department (3-0)
• Approved hiring Daniel Schroeder as seasonal employee at $15.00/hour (3-0)
• Approved $50.00 donation to Cohasset Parent Teacher Committee for Mayor of the Day Contest (3-0)
• Approved City comments on the Itasca Recreation plan (3-0)
• Rescheduled public hearing for rezoning of five parcels to April 25, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled purchase of shades for Bass Brook Community Center (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda and claims totaling $1,112,272.33 (3-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural-only meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The commission will call the meeting to order, take roll call, review and approve the agenda and prior minutes, and allow resident input on items not already on the agenda. No decisions, proposals, or discussions of specific projects are scheduled.

• No site visits scheduled
• Roll call of voting members
• Review and approval of agenda
• Resident input period
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes

The provided minutes for the April 5, 2023, meeting contain only header information. No actions, discussions, or decisions were recorded in the text.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved a CBPL loan for building repairs and maintenance. The board also increased the purchase rate for Industrial Park lots for new parties. Members were appointed to officer positions for 2023.

• Approved $17,400 CBPL Loan for Florio’s Grill & Tavern at 3% for 10 years
• Set Industrial Park lot rate at $18,000 per acre for new parties as of April 5, 2023
• Extended $15,000 per acre rate for current Industrial Park purchasers until July 1, 2023
• Appointed Larry Gemmill as Vice-President for 2023
• Appointed Rod Heller as Secretary/Treasurer for 2023
• Approved March 7, 2023 EDA minutes
• Approved February EDA financial statement of $422,178.84

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Public Utilities Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, hear resident input, review and possibly revise its by-laws, and consider MRWA rate recommendations to the City Council. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the substantive items being the by-law review and rate recommendations.

• Review and revision of PUC by-laws
• MRWA rate recommendations to City Council
• Approval of March 6, 2023 minutes
• Resident input period

The board voted against a recommendation to lower residential natural gas rates and maintain current water and sewer rates through 2025. The board also requested a Word document of revised by-laws for further review.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Requested staff provide Word document of Revised By-Laws for May 1, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Denied recommendation to maintain water/sewer rates and reduce residential natural gas rates from 5.11 per therm to 0.47 per therm (1-5)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a work session on city projects, planning, and budget, followed by a regular meeting. The council will vote on selling a parcel, a facility use agreement for Portage Park, a site grading payment, and EDA by-law and membership changes. A public hearing on an SSTS ordinance amendment is scheduled for March 28, and the Board of Appeal and Equalization hearing is set for April 19.

• Sale of Parcel 05-441-0310
• Facility Use Agreement for Portage Park
• Third payment for site grading
• EDA by-laws revision and new member appointments
• Claims approval of $348,147.74

The City Council approved the sale of three parcels of land and a facility use agreement for Portage Park. The council also authorized a payment for site grading and appointed two new members to the EDA.

• Approved sale of Parcel 05-441-0310 to T&M Marine for $40,500.00 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 05-442-0310 & 05-442-0320 to JB Larson Construction for $40,500.00 (5-0)
• Approved $481,337.21 payment to TNT Construction Group, LLC for Site Grading Lot 1, Block 4 (5-0)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement for Portage Park with Minnesota North Colleges (5-0)
• Approved EDA By-Laws revision (5-0)
• Appointed Mitch Kellin and Shannon Benolken to the EDA for six-year terms (5-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $348,147.74 (5-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 City Council Minutes (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, revising EDA bylaws, recommending applicants to the City Council, electing officers, and reviewing a CBPL loan request. The board will also re-review January financials of $422,761.57 and review February financials of $422,827.13.

• EDA By-Laws Revision
• Recommend applicants to City Council for appointment
• Select Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary for 2023
• CBPL Loan Request
• January financials re-review: $422,761.57; February financials: $422,827.13

The Economic Development Authority approved a business loan for Bear Ridge Pizza and recommended by-law revisions to the City Council. The board also recommended two individuals for appointment to the EDA.

• Approved $26,000 CBPL loan for Sauce Bro’s Inc. (DBA Bear Ridge Pizza) at 3% for 10 years
• Recommended by-law revisions to City Council to make all 7 members voting members and combine Secretary/Treasurer positions
• Recommended Mitch Kellin and Shannon Benolken to City Council for appointment to the EDA
• Approved January financial statement of $422,761.57
• Approved February financial statement of $422,827.13
• Tabled $17,400 CBPL loan request from Florio’s Grill & Tavern
• Tabled selection of 2023 Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Public Utilities Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from January and February 2023, and discuss rates related to MRWA (likely the Minnesota Rural Water Association). The agenda includes resident input and miscellaneous business, but no major decisions or proposals are listed.

• MRWA rate discussion
• Approve January 9, 2023 PUC minutes
• Approve February 6, 2023 PUC minutes
• Resident input period

The Board discussed a recommendation from the Minnesota Rural Water Association to increase water charges by $0.69 per 1,000 gallons. The Board decided to obtain a list of current water, sewer, and gas users within city limits. No vote was taken to change the rates.

• Approved the March 6, 2023 agenda
• Approved the January 9, 2023 minutes
• Approved the February 6, 2023 minutes with corrections
• Approved motion to obtain list of current Water, Sewer and Gas users and percentage of gas users within city limits

Planning Commission

The Cohasset Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss ordinance 10.103, Performance Standards-Signs, focusing on electronic off-premise commercial advertising signs/billboards. The meeting includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, and resident input. No site visits are scheduled.

• Review of ordinance 10.103 Performance Standards-Signs, focusing on electronic off-premise commercial advertising signs/billboards
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from 02-01-2023
• Resident input period for items not on the agenda

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council amend ordinance 10.103 to prohibit off-premise commercial advertising and electronic billboards. The commission also recommended a moratorium on such signs while the ordinance amendment is pending.

• Recommended moratorium on off-premise electronic signs pending ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Recommended amending zoning ordinance 10.103 to prohibit off-premise commercial advertising, electronic billboards, or electronic messages (6-0)
• Approved March 1, 2023 agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council is holding a regular meeting with work sessions on property, criminal attorney coalition, and septic system permitting. The main agenda includes discussing SSTS (septic system) permitting and inspection responsibility, and considering a public hearing to amend the ordinance regarding septic systems. The council will also vote on several administrative items, including a $272,821.60 claims payment.

• Discussion on SSTS permitting and inspection responsibility
• Request to approve public hearing for septic system ordinance amendment
• Approval of second payment for site grading
• Donation to First Call for Help
• Approval of amended skid steer snow blower quote

The City Council approved several payments for industrial park development and transferred septic system permitting and inspection responsibilities to Itasca County. A public hearing to amend the septic system ordinance was scheduled for March 28, 2023.

• Approved Itasca County to assume SSTS permitting and inspection responsibility (5-0)
• Approved public hearing on March 28, 2023, to amend SSTS ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $915,600 change order to TNT Construction Group, LLC for Industrial Park Grading (5-0)
• Approved $319,793.61 second payment to TNT Construction Group, LLC for site grading (5-0)
• Approved $16,450 to hire Braun Intertec for Industrial Park Compaction testing (5-0)
• Approved $9,250 amended quote from McCoy Construction Forestry for Skid Steer Snow Blower (5-0)
• Approved $200 donation to First Call for Help (5-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $272,821.60 (5-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation from Kootasca Housing and several administrative actions. The council will consider amending the zoning ordinance's sign performance standards, approving payments for site grading, purchasing a skid steer snow blower and bucket truck, hiring a trail groomer, and approving the 2023 liquor license and a natural gas contract. A consent agenda includes claims totaling $162,921.47 and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Adoption of findings amending Zoning Ordinance 10.103 Performance Standards-Signs
• Approval of payment for site grading
• Purchase of skid steer snow blower
• Purchase of bucket truck
• Approval of 2023 liquor license and Northwest Gas Contract for 2022-2024

The City Council approved several equipment purchases, a zoning amendment for commercial signs, and a contribution for fireworks. The Council also voted to explore affordable housing sites with Kootasca and approved various staff and contract payments.

• Approved exploring affordable housing sites with Kootasca (5-0)
• Approved $2,975 for amended AWAIR Safety Awards (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 10.103 regarding commercial sign standards (5-0)
• Approved $137,225 payment to TNT Construction Group, LLC for site grading (5-0)
• Approved $8,250 for a skid steer snow blower (5-0)
• Approved $65,000 for a 2011 Ford F-550 bucket truck (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $5,333 contribution for 2023 Independence Day fireworks (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 retainer fee for Blackwater Banks lobbyist (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is meeting to handle routine organizational business: appointing Rod Heller and Conrad Feldt to the board, electing officers for 2023, and approving a meeting schedule change to 5:00 p.m. The board will also approve the January minutes, 2022 attendance compensation, and review January financials showing $322,730.18. No substantive development projects or contracts are on the agenda.

• Appointment and oath of office for Rod Heller and Conrad Feldt
• Election of Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary for 2023
• Approval of meeting schedule time change to 5:00 p.m.
• Approval of 2022 attendance compensation
• January financials reported at $322,730.18

The Economic Development Authority approved the 2022 attendance compensation and moved the regular meeting start time to 5:00 p.m. The board tabled the election of officers and the review of January financials until March 7, 2023.

• Approved meeting schedule time change from 5:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Approved 2022 Attendance Compensation
• Tabled election of Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary until March 7, 2023
• Tabled January EDA financial statement ($322,730.18) for further review until March 7, 2023
• Approved January 3, 2023 EDA minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda

Public Utilities Board

The board elected its leadership for 2023 and approved the meeting agenda. The January 9, 2023 minutes were approved following amendments to attendance. No other substantive policy or spending decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved January 9, 2023 minutes with attendance corrections
• Elected Rachel Graf as Chair for 2023
• Elected Jack Yates as Vice-Chair for 2023

Planning Commission

The Cohasset Planning Commission will appoint new members, elect a chair and vice-chair for 2023, and consider making recommendations to the City Council to set public hearings for vacating three rights-of-way at specific locations. The agenda also includes resident input, approval of previous minutes, and routine administrative items.

• Appointment and oath of office for Josh Casper and Lucas Thompson
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023
• Recommendation to set public hearing to vacate right-of-way south of NW 1st St. between Parcels #05-440-0910 and #05-440-1010
• Recommendation to set public hearing to vacate right-of-way northeast of CR 62 between Parcels #05-480-0010 and #05-455-0260
• Recommendation to set public hearing to vacate right-of-way east of NE 2nd Ave. between Parcels #05-445-0450 and #05-445-0930

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council set public hearings to vacate three separate rights-of-way. The commission also elected its 2023 leadership and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Elected Josh Casper as Chair for 2023 (5-0)
• Elected Steve Lavalier as Vice-Chair for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved December 7, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended public hearing to vacate right-of-way south of NW 1st St. (5-0)
• Recommended public hearing to vacate right-of-way NE of CR 62 (5-0)
• Recommended public hearing to vacate right-of-way E of NE 2nd Ave. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council awarded the Base Bid and Add. Alternate 1 for site grading at Lot 1, Block 4 of the Cohasset Industrial Park to TNT Construction Group, LLC. The contract was awarded in the amount of $799,394.45.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Awarded Base Bid and Add. Alternate 1 for Cohasset Industrial Park site grading to TNT Construction Group, LLC for $799,394.45 (3-0)

City Council

The Cohasset City Council will hold a work session on the Grand Rapids/Cohasset Industrial Park Extension and water main looping project, followed by a regular meeting. The council will appoint newly elected officials, approve various resolutions including a $100,000 appropriation to the Cohasset EDA, and consider hiring a fire safety officer and purchasing trucks. The consent agenda includes approving claims totaling $510,315.14.

• Work session on Grand Rapids/Cohasset Industrial Park Extension / Water main Looping Project
• Appointment of Mayor Andy MacDonell and councilors Terry Bartz, Kevin Ott, Andy Haarklau, Kevin Tinquist
• Resolution 2023-11 granting Cohasset EDA an appropriation of $100,000
• Request approval to hire Fire Safety Officer
• Request approval to purchase trucks for Public Works and Public Utilities

The City Council approved several administrative appointments, city resolutions, and equipment purchases. The council also increased funding for a water main looping project and appointed new council members and the Mayor.

• Approved increase in Industrial Park Extension/Water main Looping Project funding from $296,726.00 to $748,828.00 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved purchase of Public Works and Public Utility trucks and plow for $113,804.06 (5-0)
• Approved hiring Bernie Hillman as Fire Safety Officer at $250.00 per month (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 appropriation for the Cohasset EDA via Resolution 2023-11 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Mayor and four Councilors (5-0)
• Approved appointment of city attorneys, engineer, auditor, and insurance agency (5-0)
• Awarded official newspaper contract to Grand Rapids Herald Review (5-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $510,315.14 (5-0)

Public Utilities Board

The Cohasset Public Utilities Commission is holding a routine meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from November and December 2022, and the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda includes resident input and miscellaneous business, but no substantive policy or financial decisions are listed.

• Approve November 7, 2022 and December 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approve 2023 PUC meeting schedule

The board approved the 2023 meeting schedule with three date changes. Previous meeting minutes from November 7 and December 5, 2022, were approved with corrections.

• Approved 2023 PUC Meeting Schedule with date changes (Motion carried)
• Approved November 7, 2022 minutes with correction (Motion carried)
• Approved December 5, 2022 minutes with correction (Motion carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Cohasset Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with no site visits or substantive items listed. The agenda consists of standard procedural matters such as roll call, agenda approval, resident input, and approval of previous minutes.

• No site visits scheduled
• Roll call of voting members
• Resident input period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The provided minutes for the January 4, 2023, meeting contain only header information. No actions, votes, or discussions were recorded.

Economic Development Authority

The Cohasset Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from December 6, 2022, and to review the December financials totaling $393,788.68. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of December financials: $393,788.68
• Approval of December 6, 2022 EDA minutes

The Economic Development Authority approved the agenda and the minutes from December 6, 2022. The board also reviewed and approved the December financial statement totaling $393,788.68.

• Approved agenda as written
• Approved December 6, 2022 EDA minutes
• Approved December EDA financial statement of $393,788.68

Public Utilities Board

This meeting of the Cohasset Public Utility Commission was rescheduled to January 9, 2023. The agenda includes approving prior minutes and the 2023 meeting schedule, plus discussions on a water and sewer rate study with Rural Water, pricing for an upcoming city utility expansion, and updates on Huber and Waterfront developments.

• Meeting rescheduled from Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2023
• Approve Nov 7 and Dec 5, 2022 PUC minutes
• Approve 2023 PUC meeting schedule
• Rate study on water and sewer with Rural Water
• Discussion on water and sewer pricing for city utility expansion