Crookston public meetings in 2021

City Council

The agenda for the December 13, 2021 Crookston City Council meeting is not available. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

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The Crookston City Council approved the 2022 property tax levy (7-1) and adopted the 2022 budget and a five-year capital improvement plan. They also approved several routine items, including software purchases, joint powers agreements, and a donation. The council tabled a decision on the city administrator's annual salary.

• Approved 2022 property tax levy (7-1, Vedbraaten opposed)
• Adopted 2022 budget
• Adopted Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan 2022-2026
• Approved purchase of Active Network recreation software
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with State of Minnesota for criminal justice data exchange
• Approved Addendum 3 to Special Group Joint Powers Agreement for UAV program
• Approved donation to Crookston Fire Department
• Tabled city administrator annual salary

City Council

The agenda for the November 22, 2021 Crookston City Council meeting is not available. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no specific items for public consideration.

The Crookston City Council approved 11 property assessments for street reconstruction and mill/overlay projects, plus assessments for unpaid water, sewer, mowing, and code enforcement charges. It also authorized pool repairs and a budget increase, approved fund transfers, and approved a payment to David Drown Associates. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved assessments for street projects 975-983 (Res 27359-27367)
• Approved assessments for unpaid water/sewer, code enforcement, and mowing charges (Res 27368)
• Approved housing incentive program abatement (Res 27369)
• Approved classification of tax-forfeited land as non-conservation (Res 27370)
• Authorized pool repairs and budget increase (Res 27371)
• Authorized transfer of funds (Res 27372)
• Approved payment to David Drown Associates (Res 27273)

City Council

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The Crookston City Council approved several resolutions, including a public hearing for a housing incentive tax abatement, declaring police impound vehicles as surplus, pre-ordering two police vehicles for 2022, renewing a cash farm lease for lagoon property, and adopting a policy for naming city-owned lands and facilities. The naming policy passed with a 5-2 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills totaling $353,249.01.

• Approved resolution calling for public hearing on housing incentive tax abatement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring police impound vehicles as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to pre-order two police vehicles for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to renew cash farm lease for lagoon property 2021-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting policy for naming city-owned lands and facilities (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bills of $353,249.01 (unanimous)

City Council

This City Council meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes for details, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or routine.

The Crookston City Council approved resolutions calling for public hearings on nine street improvement projects (975-983), covering reconstruction and bituminous mill & overlay work on various streets and bridges. The council also approved a resolution for a public hearing on unpaid water and sewer assessments and accepted a donation of smoke detectors for the Fire Department. A motion to approve a financial accounting review for the Crookston Housing Economic Development Authority failed with a 3-4 vote.

• Approved public hearing for Project 975 Stephens Drive reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Project 976 Grant Street reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Project 977 North Front Street mill & overlay (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Project 978 Riverside Avenue mill & overlay (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Project 979 Elm Street mill & overlay (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Project 980 Fourth Avenue North mill & overlay (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Project 981 Central Avenue mill & overlay (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Project 982 Seventh Avenue South mill & overlay (unanimous)

City Council

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The Crookston City Council approved the consent agenda, including bills and disbursements, and passed four resolutions: allowing liquor and food at a UMC tailgating event, approving a dance permit for UMC Homecoming, awarding a contract for cleaning and painting filter pressure vessels, and authorizing the purchase of a motor grader. The meeting also included reports from staff and council members, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved consent agenda including bills and disbursements of $405,883.22 plus added check of $8,238.14
• Approved Resolution to Approve Dispensing of Intoxicating Liquor and Food at Community Event (Res No 27326)
• Approved Resolution to Approve Dance Permit for UMC Homecoming at Crookston Inn (Res No 27327)
• Approved Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for cleaning, repairing, painting two filter pressure vessels (Res No 27328)
• Approved Resolution Approving Public Works Department to Purchase a Motor Grader for 2022 (Res No 27329)

City Council

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The council approved the proposed 2022 tax levy and preliminary budget, accepted the 2020 audited financials, approved a grant application for the American Rescue Grant Program, and hired a Community Development Director effective September 30, 2021. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 tax levy and preliminary budget (Res No 27320)
• Accepted 2020 audited financials from Brady, Martz & Associates (Res No 27321)
• Approved grant application for American Rescue Grant Program (Res No 27322)
• Approved hiring Community Development Director effective Sept 30, 2021 (Res No 27323)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills of $344,010.85, and street improvement payment

City Council

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The Crookston City Council approved three resolutions: accepting Park & Recreation donations for park benches, approving an amended Letter of Intent with Epitome Energy LLC (extending the timeline from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2022), and approving an amended revised Land Option Agreement with Epitome Energy LLC (extending the date to September 22, 2022). The consent agenda, including minutes, bills of $348,674.52, and the CHEDA agenda, was also approved. The meeting included a proclamation for Assisted Living Week and staff reports.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved the consent agenda, including August 23, 2021 minutes, bills totaling $348,674.52, and the CHEDA agenda
• Approved Resolution 27315 accepting Park & Recreation donations for park benches
• Approved Resolution 27316 approving the amended Letter of Intent with Epitome Energy, LLC, extending the date to September 30, 2022
• Approved Resolution 27317 approving the amended revised Land Option Agreement with Epitome Energy, LLC, extending the date to September 22, 2022

City Council

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The council approved a letter of intent with Epitome Energy, LLC after an initial failed vote (4-2, with one abstention) was reconsidered and passed. They also approved a revised land option agreement with Epitome Energy. Other actions included supporting New Flyer's expansion, approving a liquor and dance permit, and various resolutions for contracts, equipment, and grants.

• Approved letter of intent with Epitome Energy, LLC after reconsideration (Res 27310)
• Approved Epitome Energy, LLC revised land option agreement (Res 27311)
• Approved support for New Flyer expansion with DEED/MIF incentive (Res 27304)
• Approved liquor and dance permit at Crookston Inn parking lot (Res 27305)
• Approved MnDOT joint powers contract for professional services (Res 27306)
• Approved ice time agreement with Blue Line Club (Res 27307)
• Approved purchase of Ventrac slope mower for Parks and Recreation (Res 27308)
• Approved MnDOT grant agreement for airport improvement (REIL) (Res 27309)

City Council

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The Crookston City Council held a special meeting on August 23, 2021, and voted to close the meeting to discuss labor negotiations under Minnesota Statute 13D.03. After reconvening, the council approved an employee contribution of $1,093.00. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Closed meeting for labor negotiations under Minn. Stat. 13D.03 (unanimous)
• Approved employee contribution of $1,093.00

City Council

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The Crookston City Council approved a series of resolutions including permits for the Ox Cart Days dance and liquor licenses for the Community Festival, accepted federal COVID-19 relief funds, approved a subordination agreement with The Meadows LLC, set boundaries for Epitome Energy, amended water use restrictions, and hired Jacob Solberg as the new Park & Recreation Director. All votes were unanimous with no recorded opposition.

• Approved Ox Cart Dance Permit at Downtown Square (Res 27287)
• Approved liquor permits for Irishman's Shanty, Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, and Crookston Inn at Community Festival (Res 27288-27290)
• Approved resolution for public hearing on Minnesota Investment Fund grant application (Res 27291)
• Accepted Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under ARPA (Res 27292)
• Approved State of Minnesota Agency Agreement for Federal Airport Expenses Reimbursement (Res 27293)
• Approved subordination agreement with The Meadows LLC (Res 27294)
• Approved boundaries for Epitome Energy
• Approved hiring Jacob Solberg as Park & Recreation Director (Res 27298)

City Council

This City Council meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed states that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the meeting minutes instead.

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The Crookston City Council approved the updated Wellhead Protection Plan, incorporating DNR recommendations, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Ag Innovation Campus for a potential $10 million grant. The council also approved the University of Minnesota agreement for the community pool, water restrictions, an airport consultant agreement, and a new Community Development Director job description. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Wellhead Protection Plan (Res No 27281)
• Approved U of M agreement for Crookston Community Pool (Res No 27282)
• Approved MOU with Ag Innovation Campus for potential $10M grant (Res No 27283)
• Approved City of Crookston Water Restrictions (Res No 27284)
• Approved SEH Consultant Agreement for Kirkwood Field Airport (Res No 27285)
• Approved Community Development Director job description

City Council

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The City Council voted 7-1 to approve, ratify, and reaffirm actions taken at the July 16 emergency CHEDA meeting, which reinstated the previous decision to place the Executive Director on administrative leave. The council also authorized the CHEDA board to act on agenda items for its special and regular meetings on July 19 and 20, 2021.

• Ratified and reaffirmed July 16 emergency CHEDA meeting actions, reinstating executive director's administrative leave (7-1)
• Authorized CHEDA board to act on special meeting agenda items for July 19, 2021
• Authorized CHEDA board to act on regular meeting agenda items for July 20, 2021

City Council

This City Council meeting has no agenda available, so the only way to see what was discussed or decided is to review the meeting minutes. The agenda text contains only a procedural note and no substantive items.

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The Crookston City Council held a public hearing on modifying the Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) enabling resolutions, hearing concerns from community members. Following the hearing, the council voted 5-3 to approve Resolution No. 27276, which modifies the CHEDA enabling resolutions, with the last sentence rescinding inconsistent provisions. The council also approved Resolution No. 27277 to appoint CHEDA board members, and passed the second and final reading of an ordinance creating a Community Development Department.

• Approved Resolution No. 27276 modifying the CHEDA enabling resolutions (5-3 vote).
• Approved Resolution No. 27277 appointing CHEDA board members.
• Passed the second and final reading of the ordinance creating a Community Development Department.
• Approved Resolution No. 27278 accepting donations for the Park & Recreation Department.
• Tabled Resolution No. 27275 on Central Park Campground Improvements to have the city engineer draw up different options for the bathhouse and camping sites.
• Approved Resolution No. 27279 for the Fire and Rescue Services Mutual Aid Agreement.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the June 28, 2021 minutes and disbursements of $160,141.27.

City Council

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The Crookston City Council approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on July 12, 2021, to consider modifying the enabling resolutions for the Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA). The vote was 6-2, with Council Members Erickson and Vedbraaten voting against. The council also approved several other resolutions, including loan agreements, a school resource officer agreement, and a corridor study consultant selection.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills of $393,390.81, and a street improvement bid.
• Approved a revised Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program agreement for Noelle Nelson.
• Approved a Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program agreement for Noelle Nelson.
• Approved an Intermediary Relending Program loan agreement with TJC, INC.
• Approved a School Resource Officer Service Agreement with Independent School District #593.
• Approved a resolution ratifying the sale of property in Evergreen Estates Subdivision.
• Approved a resolution calling a public hearing for the Wellhead Protection Plan.
• Approved a resolution calling a public hearing on modifying CHEDA enabling resolutions (6-2 vote).

City Council

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The Crookston City Council held public hearings and then approved resolutions to rescind the enabling resolutions for the Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA), dissolving it, and to establish a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to function independently. The Council also approved a resolution appointing Brandon Carlson as the Public Works Director. The consent agenda, including minutes from May 24 and bills totaling $509,008.21, was approved.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the May 24, 2021 meeting minutes and bills/disbursements of $509,008.21 (Res #27263).
• Approved a resolution to rescind the enabling resolutions and dissolve the Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA).
• Approved a resolution to establish a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to function in the City of Crookston.
• Approved a resolution to appoint Brandon Carlson as the Public Works Director (Res #27264).

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which residents are directed to review for any actions taken.

The Council approved a resolution to call a public hearing on whether to rescind the enabling resolutions for the Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (HEDA) and dissolve it, with a 5-2 vote and two abstentions. It also approved a separate resolution to call a public hearing on the need for a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to function in the city, passing 6-1 with one abstention. The Council approved the consent agenda, including a resolution accepting the bid and awarding the 2021 Local Funded Street Improvements contract, and approved a limited use permit for Welcome to Crookston signage on US Highway 2.

• Approved resolution calling public hearing on dissolving Crookston HEDA (5-2, 2 abstentions)
• Approved resolution calling public hearing on need for HRA in Crookston (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including 2021 Local Funded Street Improvements contract
• Approved limited use permit for Welcome to Crookston signage on US Highway 2
• Approved rehabilitation loan program deferred loan repayment agreement and mortgage satisfaction
• Introduced ordinance creating a Community Development Department (first reading)

City Council

The agenda for this Crookston, MN City Council meeting on May 10, 2021, contains no items. The only entry states that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. This is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Crookston City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes and $309,326.95 in bills, then approved resolutions accepting a $10,000 donation from the Crookston Baseball Association, declaring police impound vehicles as surplus, consenting to revenue bonds for Benedictine facilities via the Duluth Economic Development Authority, and authorizing a contract with S.E.H. for airport REIL replacement. All votes were unanimous and carried.

• Approved consent agenda including April 26 minutes and $309,326.95 in disbursements (Res #27252)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Crookston Baseball Association for Park & Recreation (Res #27253)
• Declared police impound vehicles as surplus (Res #27254)
• Consented to revenue bond issuance by Duluth Economic Development Authority for Benedictine facilities (Res #27255)
• Authorized contract with S.E.H. for Runway End Identifier Lights at Crookston Municipal Airport (Res #27256)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda; the agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Crookston City Council approved the Wellhead Protection Plan (Res 27249) and ordered plans and specifications for Central Park Campground improvements (Res 27250), with discussion on staying within the grant budget. It also accepted the Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) grant offer (Res 27251) and approved the consent agenda, including bills and disbursements of $387,902.99. The meeting included presentations on library services, proclamations for Volunteer Month and Skilled Nursing Care Week, and a discussion on sign regulation.

• Approved the Wellhead Protection Plan (Res 27249)
• Approved ordering plans and specifications for Central Park Campground improvements (Res 27250)
• Approved accepting the Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) grant offer (Res 27251)
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from April 12, 2021, and bills/disbursements of $387,902.99 (Res 27248)

City Council

The Crookston City Council meeting agenda for April 12, 2021, contains no items. The agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. This is procedural boilerplate only.

The Crookston City Council approved an ordinance allowing electronic participation in meetings, approved several resolutions including land transfers, rezoning, and lease agreements, and authorized public hearings for street improvements and a wellhead protection plan. The meeting also included announcements about spring clean-up and a new firefighter hire.

• Approved ordinance authorizing electronic participation in City Council meetings (8-0)
• Approved transfer of 1/3 share of ~10 acres to CHEDA for Ag Innovation Campus sale (Res 27243)
• Approved rezoning of 334 Crescent Ave (Res 27244)
• Approved Cash Farm Lease Agreement with C & D Reitmeier Inc. until Nov 30, 2023 (Res 27245)
• Approved UMC/CSC lease agreement (Res 27246)
• Approved resolution calling for public hearing on Wellhead Protection Plan amendment (Res 27247)
• Approved consent agenda including $492,619.23 in bills and disbursements (Res 27240)
• Approved plans and called for bids on 2021 Local and Federal funded Street Improvements (Res 27241, 27242)

City Council

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The council voted to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with MnDOT for a corridor study, including six local city blocks on South Main and South Broadway, with the city paying its pro-rata share of consulting costs. They also approved several resolutions, including the city administrator's spending authority, a cash farm lease with BTB Farms, and a land transfer to CHEDA for the Ag Innovation Campus. A proposed ordinance to allow electronic participation in council meetings was introduced but not voted on.

• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for MnDOT Corridor Study (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 27239 for city administrator spending authority
• Approved Resolution 27236 for reconveyance of tax forfeited lands to State of Minnesota
• Approved Resolution 27237 for Cash Farm Lease Agreement with BTB Farms Joint Venture until Nov 30, 2023
• Approved Resolution 27238 for transfer of ~10 acres to CHEDA for Ag Innovation Campus
• Approved consent agenda including bills and disbursements of $262,178.11 (Res 27234) and emergency declaration extension (Res 27235)
• Introduced ordinance for electronic participation in council meetings (no vote taken)

City Council

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The Crookston City Council approved a variance for the Ag Innovation Campus, authorized roll-over curb and gutter installation on Stephens Drive as part of the 2021 Street Improvement Project, and approved the purchase of a Ranger Side by Side with spray unit for the Parks and Recreation Department. The council also approved the purchase of bleachers for Jim Karn Field at Ray Ecklund Complex. All items were approved as part of the regular agenda.

• Approved Resolution 27233 granting a variance for Ag Innovation Campus.
• Approved installation of roll-over curb and gutter on Stephens Drive for the 2021 Street Improvement Project.
• Approved purchase of a budgeted 2021 Ranger Side by Side with spray unit for the Crookston Park and Recreation Department.
• Approved purchase of bleachers for Jim Karn Field at Ray Ecklund Complex.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills of $274,132.79, a local emergency extension, a Charter Commission appointment, and a gambling permit.
• Proclaimed March 8-16, 2021 as Support Our Troops Week.

City Council

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The Crookston City Council approved the City Administrator's recommendation to hire Ryan Lindtwed as Treasurer/Finance Director. The council also approved the decommission of turf runway 6/24 at the Crookston Municipal Airport. All items on the consent agenda, including the approval of bills and disbursements totaling $605,414.78, were approved as presented.

• Approved hiring Ryan Lindtwed as Treasurer/Finance Director (Res 27227)
• Approved decommission of turf runway 6/24 at Crookston Municipal Airport (Res 27228)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, deed for 110 Lincoln Ave, 2021 Capital Street Improvements, and property sale to Ag Innovation Campus

Ways & Means Committee

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City Council

The agenda for this City Council meeting is not available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda, directing readers to review minutes or audio.

The City Council held public hearings on 13 street improvement projects and approved the resolution ordering improvements and preparing plans for the 2021 Street Improvement program. The council also approved the consent agenda, including bills, an AFSCME labor contract, a local emergency extension, and license renewals. No action was taken on the MNDOT corridor study, as the council deferred discussion to a future strategic planning session.

• Approved 2021 Street Improvement resolution (Res 27222)
• Approved consent agenda including bills of $332,665.99 (Res 27217)
• Accepted AFSCME labor contract 2020-2022 (Res 27218)
• Accepted $100 donation for Kids First (Res 27219)
• Extended local emergency declaration (Res 27220)
• Approved 2021 license renewals (Res 27221)
• Held public hearings on projects 975-983 (no objections except noted concerns)

Ways & Means Committee

This Ways & Means Committee meeting has no published agenda. The only available record is the meeting audio, so no specific decisions or discussion items are listed here.

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City Council

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The council approved the purchase of an investigative vehicle and a new 2021 squad car for the Police Department, and introduced an ordinance amending sewer services code. All other agenda items were approved via consent agenda, including bills, license renewals, and a land sale bid.

• Approved purchase of investigative vehicle for Police Department (Res 27215)
• Approved purchase of new 2021 squad car for Police Department (Res 27216)
• Introduced ordinance amending City Code Chapter 52 on sewer services (first reading)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills ($228,730.58), street improvements hearing, sewer charge waivers, license renewals, pay equity report, land sale bid, committee composition, and board appointments

City Council

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The council approved a $4,500 donation to the Crookston Police Department for a new audio system in their investigation room. All other agenda items were approved via the consent agenda, including bills, appointments, and a local emergency extension. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $4,500 donation for police investigation room audio system (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills ($393,090.14), and appointments
• Approved resolution declaring local emergency (extended)
• Approved resolution ordering preliminary engineer's report for 2021 street improvements

Ways & Means Committee

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City Council

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The Crookston City Council held its first regular meeting of 2021, administering the oath of office to four council members and approving the agenda and consent agenda. The only substantive action was a resolution designating depositories for public funds for 2021. No other decisions were made.

• Administered oath of office to Council Members Kristie Jerde, Clayton Briggs, Joe Kresl, and Wayne Melbye
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented
• Approved the consent agenda, including Resolution 27199 designating depositories for public funds for 2021