Crookston public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Crookston City Council is meeting to adopt the 2024 budget, property tax levy, and five-year capital improvement plan. They will also consider policies on earned sick leave, fund balances, and a MnDOT transportation grant. A presentation on Houston Avenue erosion will be given, and the council will consider a resolution on the issue.

• Resolution adopting the 2024-2028 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution adopting the Property Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2024
• Resolution adopting the 2024 Budget
• Resolution regarding Earned Sick and Safe Time Policy
• Resolution regarding MnDOT Transportation Grant

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is discussing the 2024 Adjusted Proposed Budget, which includes a property tax levy percentage of 19.306%. This figure reflects a reduction from the preliminary 65.090% levy following specific budget adjustments. The discussion covers the impact of these changes on the total property tax levy of $3,556,963.

• Adjusted proposed property tax levy percentage set at 19.306% as of December 8, 2023
• Total property tax levy dollars estimated at $3,556,963
• Marketing Budget reduced by $82,476, with the full $152,476 budget funded by reserves
• Tax Abatements reduced by $62,800
• Preliminary levy percentage was 65.090% before adjustments

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider hiring Baker Tilly to conduct the city administrator search, approve a public purchase expenditure policy, and authorize fire services outside city limits for American Crystal Sugar Company. It will also vote on a FEMA hazard mitigation grant application for 429 Riverside Avenue. The meeting follows a Truth in Taxation hearing, and the consent agenda includes routine approvals like minutes, bills, and licenses.

• Resolution to hire Baker Tilly for city administrator search
• Resolution approving Public Purchase Expenditure Policy
• Resolution for fire services outside city limits for American Crystal Sugar Company
• Resolution for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application for 429 Riverside Avenue
• Consent agenda: bills and disbursements of $477,905.36, tobacco and liquor licenses for 2024

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss grants and the 2024 budget. The agenda includes a revised proposed property tax levy of 26.975%, which would increase taxes on homes by 8.021%. The committee will review budget adjustments including increased funding for nonprofit grants, marketing, and public works.

• Proposed property tax levy increase to 26.975% ($3,785,605), raising taxes on homes by 8.021%
• Nonprofit grants increased by $36,376
• Marketing budget increased by $152,476, including a new Marketing Coordinator position
• Public Works garage door replacement: $50,000
• Municipal Parks vehicle purchase: $16,000

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution declaring slum and blighted areas in Wards 1 and 4 to qualify for Small Cities Development block grant funding. They also authorized a preliminary application for $1.2 million in DEED funding. Additionally, the Council approved a new working agreement with the Crookston Fire Association for 2024-2026.

• Declaration of slum and blighted areas in Wards 1 and 4
• Preliminary grant application for $1.2 million from DEED
• Approval of 2024-2026 Crookston Fire Association working agreement
• Street reconstruction on Alexander Street (Project 990) estimated at $589,668.66
• Engagement of Clifton Larson Allen, LLP for accounting services

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee will discuss grants and the proposed 2024 budget, which includes an adjusted property tax levy increase of 18.081%. The budget includes numerous cuts and uses of reserves to offset spending.

• Adjusted 2024 property tax levy: 18.081% increase, $3,542,921 total
• Community Development budget cut by $460,623, including $140,000 from marketing
• Police Department budget cut by $41,300, including $15,000 for motor vehicles deferred to 2025
• Fire Department budget cut by $35,850, with $7,000 increase for volunteer firemen fees
• Parks & Recreation budget cut by $169,500, including $40,000 from Highland Park scoreboards using reserves

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold public hearings on street assessments for Project 990 and on unpaid water/sewer charges, and will consider declaring a slum and blighted area to seek grant funding. The agenda also includes approving bills of $1,312,703.81, accepting the 2022 audit, and a fire services agreement with Polk County.

• Public hearing on Street Assessment for Project 990
• Public hearing on assessments for unpaid water and sewer charges
• Resolution declaring a Slum and Blighted Area and applying for DEED grant
• Resolution accepting external auditor's report for 2022
• Resolution for working agreement with Crookston Fire Association 2024-2026

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will review an audit presentation from Miller McDonald. The committee will also discuss proposals for accounting services and the search for a new City Administrator.

• Audit presentation by Miller McDonald
• Accounting services proposals from Ehlers, Eide Bailly, CLA, and Abdo Financial Solutions
• City Administrator search proposals from Baker Tilly, The Mazzitelli Group, and GOV HR USA

City Council

The Crookston City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions. These include authorizing letters of intent for various transportation and climate grants, and declaring costs for a street improvement project on Alexander Street. The council will also order the preparation of proposed assessments for the project.

• Resolution to authorize LOI for Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Program grant
• Resolution to authorize LOI for MnDOT Active Transportation Program grant
• Resolution to authorize LOI for Greater Minnesota Transportation Alternatives Program grant
• Resolution to participate in EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant via Minnesota Priority Climate Action Plan
• Resolution declaring $589,668.66 total cost for Alexander Street reconstruction (Project 990), with $152,825.26 to be assessed to property owners over 20 years at 6.5% interest

City Council

The City Council will review several grant requests from local non-profits and discuss municipal projects. The agenda includes resolutions for street improvements, airport upgrades, and housing incentive programs.

• Grant request from Benedictine Living Community for $75,000 for elevator repairs
• Grant request from Crookston Aquatic Boosters, LLC for $6,000 for Ox Cart Days
• Grant request from Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce for $4,999
• Grant request from Downtown Crookston Development Partnership for $40,000
• Grant request from Golden Link Senior Center for $110,376

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will discuss grant requests from several non-profit organizations for 2024. The committee will also review proposed adjustments to the 2024 budget, including revenue and expenditure changes.

• Discussion of $271,375 in total non-profit grant requests
• Golden Link Senior Center grant request of $110,376
• Benedictine Living Community grant request of $75,000
• Proposed 2024 expenditure adjustments totaling ($737,475)
• Proposed adjustment of the levy percentage to 24.926%

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider adopting the proposed 2024 preliminary levy and discuss the Parks & Recreation budget. The agenda also includes approving bills and disbursements totaling $422,800.65, approving the Housing Incentive Program for 2022-2025, and approving loan program mortgage satisfactions for properties owned by TREC Properties, LLC and Wendy Nimens. The meeting includes a public forum and consent agenda.

• Resolution adopting proposed 2024 preliminary levy
• Parks & Recreation budget discussion
• Approval of bills and disbursements: $422,800.65 (checks 71410-71487)
• Resolution to approve Housing Incentive Program for 2022-2025
• Approval of Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program and Mortgage Satisfaction for TREC Properties, LLC and Wendy Nimens (documents #A000694427 and #A000694426)

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the preliminary property tax levy. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the agenda contains no other business.

• Preliminary levy discussion

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the adoption of previous meeting minutes and a resolution for city payments. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved City Council Minutes from August 28, 2023
• Approved City of Crookston Bills and Disbursements in the amount of $1,257,849.04 (Res No. 27757)

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss budget items for the airport, administration/legal/election, and finance/audit departments. This is a discussion-only agenda with no votes or decisions listed.

• Airport budget discussion
• Administration/Legal/Election budget discussion
• Finance/Audit budget discussion

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston City Council's Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss proposed 2024 budgets for the Library, Mayor/Council, and Economic Development Authority (EDA). The agenda includes detailed budget worksheets and capital improvement plans. The library budget shows a proposed increase in expenditures, including a $131,800 capital improvement plan for 2024. The EDA budget includes a total stipend request of $272,000.

• Library 2024 proposed budget: $427,688 in expenditures, including $131,800 for capital improvements (sidewalks, lighting, roof)
• Library five-year capital improvement plan totals $502,600 through 2028
• Mayor's 2024 proposed budget: $9,134; Council's proposed budget: $175,533
• EDA 2024 budget: $649,000 total, with $272,000 stipend request (excluding salaries and municipal consulting fees)
• Valley Technology Park five-year capital improvement plan totals $785,000, including $350,000 roof replacement in 2024

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider routine consent items including $841,224.37 in bills and partial payments for street, agricultural road, and campground projects. The regular agenda includes a change order for agricultural road construction, a grant application to the Laura Musser Foundation, a comprehensive plan agreement with KLJ, and acceptance of an airport improvement grant.

• Approve bills and disbursements totaling $841,224.37 (checks 71244-71333)
• Partial payment estimates for 2023 Street Improvements, Agricultural Road & Utility Construction, and Central Park Campground Improvement
• Change order No. 2 for agricultural road street & utility construction
• Laura Musser Foundation grant application and letter of support
• Airport improvement program (AIP) grant offer and acceptance

The City Council accepted an FAA grant for airport improvements and approved an agreement with KLJ to update the city's 2016 comprehensive plan. The council also authorized several infrastructure payments and a grant application for park equipment.

• Approved $841,224.37 in bills and disbursements
• Approved partial payments for 2023 Street Improvements, Agricultural Road & Utility Construction, and Central Park Campground Improvement Project
• Approved change order No. 2 for agricultural road street and utility construction
• Approved Laura Musser Foundation grant application for park equipment
• Approved Comprehensive Plan agreement with KLJ
• Approved FAA grant offer for T-Hangar, runway, and lane construction

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 Public Works budget. The agenda includes a detailed budget worksheet covering revenues and expenditures for departments like streets, snow removal, garbage hauling, and street lighting. Notable proposals include rate increases for garbage collection and street lighting, as well as increased spending on building repairs and professional fees.

• Proposed garbage collection base rate increase from $5 to $6.50 per month
• Proposed street light utility fee increases: residential from $2.50 to $4.70, apartments 4 units or less from $7 to $13.16, 5-15 units from $12 to $22.56, 16+ units from $16 to $30.08
• Building repairs and maintenance budget increased from $13,000 to $63,000 for garage door replacement ($50,000)
• Professional fees increased from $10,000 to $70,400 including $60,000 for CIP development
• Central garage charges increased by 25% across multiple departments

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023, with a public forum, consent agenda, and several resolutions. The most consequential item is the 2nd and final reading of an interim ordinance prohibiting the sale, testing, manufacturing, cultivating, growing, transporting, delivery, and distribution of cannabis products in the city. The council will also consider the sale of real property to David & Gloria Kildahl, purchase of equipment for Public Works, and approval of a new Public Works Director.

• 2nd and final reading of interim ordinance prohibiting cannabis sale, testing, manufacturing, cultivating, growing, transporting, delivery, and distribution
• Resolution authorizing sale of real property to David & Gloria Kildahl
• Resolution for purchase of Short Post Snow Wing attachment for Public Works
• Resolution for purchase of protective sheeting related to stormwater gates
• Approval of new Public Works Director

The City Council voted against an interim ordinance that would have prohibited the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cannabis products. The council also approved several infrastructure requests and the appointment of a new Public Works Director.

• Rejected interim cannabis prohibition ordinance (3-4)
• Approved RFP for Capital Improvement Plan for streets, water, sewer, and signage
• Approved sale of real property to David & Gloria Kildahl
• Approved purchase of Short Post Snow Wing attachment for road grader
• Approved purchase of protective sheeting for stormwater gates
• Approved appointment of new Public Works Director
• Approved $1,068,263.75 in bills and disbursements
• Approved dance permits and fireworks/pyrotechnics for Ox Cart Days 2023

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee will discuss the proposed 2024 budgets for the Fire/Emergency Management Department and Parks & Recreation. The fire budget proposes $1,020,000 in expenditures, including capital items like turnout gear, radios, and a training compound. The parks budget discussion follows.

• Fire Department proposed 2024 budget: $1,020,000 expenditures
• Capital items: turnout gear $12,000, radios $10,000, outdoor message board $12,000, shop overhead door $7,300
• Training compound improvements $5,000, fire hose washer $15,000, pressure tester $3,500
• Volunteer firemen fees $45,000; uniform allowance increase to $700 per firefighter
• Parks & Recreation budget discussion (no details in agenda)

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 Parks & Recreation budget. The agenda includes a detailed budget worksheet showing projected revenues and expenditures for the department, with proposed changes from the current year.

• Proposed 2024 Parks & Recreation budget totals $1,711,830 in revenue, up from $1,681,330 in 2023
• Campground fees proposed to increase from $4,500 to $30,000 due to new Central Park Campground construction
• Club Kid program revenue proposed to increase from $15,000 to $20,000 due to more participants
• Temporary salaries proposed to increase from $31,826 to $70,200, based on 2022 hours at $18/hour
• Recreation equipment budget proposed to increase from $15,000 to $20,000 due to rising material costs

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an interim ordinance prohibiting the commercial sale, testing, manufacturing, cultivating, growing, transporting, delivery, and distribution of cannabinoid products in the city. The council will also vote on several airport-related agreements, including the Airport Manager's Agreement, Fixed Base Operator's Agreement, and a Commercial Agricultural Hangar Lease, as well as approve bills and disbursements totaling $264,615.90.

• Public hearing and interim ordinance to ban commercial cannabis activities in Crookston
• Resolution to approve bills and disbursements of $264,615.90 (Check Nos. 71037-21123)
• Resolution regarding Crookston Airport Manager's Agreement
• Resolution regarding Fixed Base Operator's Agreement
• Resolution regarding Commercial Agricultural Hangar Lease

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will consider the Mayor's recommendations for appointments to city boards and committees, specifically Josh Knaack for the Housing & Economic Development Authority and Tim Menard as liaison to Golden Link. This is a routine administrative item with no other business on the agenda.

• Appointment of Josh Knaack to Housing & Economic Development Authority
• Appointment of Tim Menard as Golden Link liaison

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider routine consent items, including approving minutes, bills of $352,428.25, and donations, plus regular agenda items on liquor licensing for a community event, purchasing a new street sweeper, and awarding the 2023 Street & Utility Improvements contract. The meeting also includes a public forum and reports from staff and council members.

• Approve bills and disbursements totaling $352,428.25 (checks 70944-71036)
• Resolution for Irishman's Shanty liquor license at community event
• Resolution to purchase new street sweeper for Public Works
• Resolution to accept bid and award 2023 Street & Utility Improvements contract
• Donations for Parks and Recreation (Wayne Melbye memorial, Brost Chevy) and Police (Night to Unite)

The City Council appointed Morgan Hibma to a vacant at-large council seat. The council also approved a new street sweeper and awarded a contract for street and utility improvements.

• Appointed Morgan Hibma to the vacant at-large Council Member seat
• Approved purchase of a new street sweeper for Public Works Department
• Awarded 2023 Street & Utility Improvements contract for Alexander Street and Houston Avenue
• Approved Irishman’s Shanty to dispense intoxicating liquor on July 18, 2023
• Approved $352,428.25 in bills and disbursements
• Approved donations to Parks and Recreation from Wayne Melbye and Brost Chevrolet
• Approved donation to Police Department for Night to Unite

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will discuss garbage collection options, including continuing current bag service, adding can service, or purchasing new trucks, with cost comparisons. They will also consider the mayor's recommendations for council committee appointments and hold a cannabis discussion. The meeting follows the regular City Council meeting on July 10, 2023.

• Garbage collection options: continue current bag service, discontinue city service, add can dumper, purchase split chamber truck ($300,000), or automated truck ($500,000)
• Current garbage cost: $6 per household plus bag purchase ($1.10 for 30-gallon, $0.55 for 13-gallon)
• 2023 garbage revenue to date: $78,661.20; expenses: $65,032.09
• Mayor's committee recommendations: Kristie Jerde (Visitors Bureau), Joe Kresl (Park Board), new at-large council member (Development Policy & Review, Planning Commission)
• Cannabis discussion on agenda

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider resolutions to zone areas around the airport, approve special event applications for Crazy Day and National Night Out, and declare a vacancy for an At-Large Council Member. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, bills and disbursements of $136,694.90, and 2023 gas fitting licenses. A new police officer will be sworn in.

• Resolution to zone areas surrounding the airport
• Special event application for Crookston Chamber of Commerce Crazy Day
• Special event application for Police Department National Night Out
• Resolution declaring vacancy for At-Large Council Member
• Approval of bills and disbursements totaling $136,694.90

The City Council declared a vacancy for the At-Large Council Member position following the passing of Council Member Melbye. The Council scheduled interviews for July 10, 2023, to fill the seat. Other actions included approving airport zoning and special event permits.

• Declared a vacancy for the At-Large Council Member (Res No. 27712)
• Approved resolution to zone areas surrounding the city airport (Res No. 27709)
• Approved special event application for Crookston Chamber of Commerce Crazy Day (Res No. 27710)
• Approved special event application for Police Department National Night Out (Res No. 27711)
• Approved bills and disbursements totaling $136,694.90 (Res No. 27707)
• Approved 2023 Gas Fitting Licenses (Res No. 27708)

City Council

The Crookston City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including a zoning change in the Norcross Subdivision, 2023 street improvements, a Minnesota Redevelopment Grant application, and two Ottertail Power easements. The agenda also includes an update on the property at 103 N. Nelson, which was previously ordered to be repaired or razed.

• Resolution approving Ottertail Power Company Electric Line Easements No. 107840 and No. 138436
• Resolution regarding zoning change in the Norcross Subdivision
• Resolution regarding the City's application for the Minnesota Redevelopment Grant
• Resolution regarding 2023 Street improvements
• Resolution approving change order No. 1 for Agricultural Road Street & Utility Construction

The City Council approved a zoning change from light industrial to residential in the Norcross Subdivision and authorized an application for up to $1 million in Minnesota Redevelopment Grants. The Council also approved two electric line easements for Ottertail Power Company and updated bank authority for city accounts.

• Approved rezoning of Norcross Subdivision from light industrial (I-2) to residential (R-2)
• Approved application for Minnesota Redevelopment Grant up to $1 million
• Approved Ottertail Power Company Electric Line Easements No. 107840 and No. 138436
• Approved $526,498.75 in bills and disbursements
• Approved $7,095 change order for Agricultural Road Street & Utility Construction
• Approved resolutions for bank authority at United Valley Bank and Bremer Bank
• Approved donation from Walmart to the Crookston Police Department
• Approved resolution regarding 2023 Street improvements to reject a single bid and rebid two projects

City Council

The Crookston City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving $54,000 in reserve funds for repairs and evaluations at the community swimming pool. The pool closed in May 2023 due to infrastructure failures, including actuators and HVAC issues. The funds would cover actuator replacement ($40,000), a structural engineer ($6,500), and an HVAC/plumbing engineer ($7,500).

• Resolution to increase 2023 General Fund budget by $54,000 for pool repairs
• Transfer of $54,000 from reserve funds to Pool Improvement Fund
• Replacement of two actuators and HVAC repairs estimated at $40,000
• Structural engineer evaluation estimated at $6,500
• HVAC and plumbing engineer evaluation estimated at $7,500

The City Council approved a resolution to use reserve funds for the Crookston Community Swimming Pool. The funds will cover the replacement of actuators and the hiring of a structural engineer to conduct a facility study.

• Approved Resolution regarding the Crookston Community Swimming Pool Repairs and Infrastructure Evaluations

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will discuss street assessments for the 2023 street improvement projects, which include reconstructions on Houston, Alexander, Euclid, and Guthrie Streets, plus an alley paving project. The agenda includes preliminary cost estimates totaling $2,061,263, with funding from local sources. No final decisions are noted; this is a discussion item.

• Houston Avenue Reconstruction (Hunter Street to South Ash Street) - $805,125
• Alexander Street Reconstruction (4th Avenue N. to 425 feet north) - $408,139
• Euclid Avenue Reconstruction (Guthrie Street to McKinley Blvd.) - $420,191
• Guthrie Street Reconstruction (Euclid Avenue to 5th Avenue South) - $235,453
• Elm Street Alley paving (west side, between Summit & Central) - $38,759

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) application for North Star Lime, LLC, along with several resolutions on airport zoning, a design consultant contract, and a property at 103 North Nelson. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills totaling $297,259.33, and a tobacco license renewal.

• Public hearing and resolution on Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) application for North Star Lime, LLC
• Resolution to approve bills and disbursements of $297,259.33 (Check Nos 70689-70760)
• Resolution regarding design consultant contract involving MnDOT
• Resolution authorizing creation of Joint Airport Zoning Board and zoning area around airport
• Discussion/resolution regarding property at 103 North Nelson

The City Council ordered the repair or razing of a hazardous residence at 103 Nelson Street North within 30 days. The council also approved airport zoning changes and a state grant for weather observation systems. Additionally, the council authorized a personnel swap in the Finance Department.

• Ordered repair or razing of hazardous building at 103 Nelson Street North within 30 days
• Approved sponsoring North Star Lime, LLC's $430,000 MIF application
• Approved transfer of positions within the Finance Department
• Approved design consultant contract for corridor study involving MnDOT
• Approved mortgage and rent satisfaction for property formerly owned by Gust Swenson and Sons, Inc.
• Authorized creation of a Joint Airport Zoning Board
• Authorized rezoning of areas surrounding the airport for the AWOS system
• Approved MnDOT grant agreement for airport improvements ($17,000 state / $7,000 city)

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee is discussing the condition of the Indoor Aquatic Center at 320 5th Street E, including a facility assessment with estimated repair costs. The agenda includes a detailed list of recommended improvements and probable costs, plus an unaudited revenue and expense report for the Park & Recreation department. No formal decisions are listed; the item is for discussion.

• Swimming pool discussion with repair estimates: pool gutters $35,000, exterior sidewalk $10,000, masonry repair $65,000-$75,000, roof deck $50,000-$60,000
• Priority-2 items include floor finishes $98,000, doors $10,000, ADA pool lift $8,500, UV filtration $30,000, water heater $15,000, temperature controls $33,000
• Priority-3 items include filters $200,000, restroom modernization $35,000, locker rooms $50,000, LED lighting $57,000, electrical service $63,000
• Park & Recreation financial report shows swimming pool expenses over budget at 124.10% year-to-date
• Feasibility study on facility repairs and HVAC estimated at $35,000

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider several resolutions at its May 8, 2023 meeting, including approving Public Works utility rate changes, accepting a state grant for the Ag Innovation Campus Expansion, transferring funds to the Crookston EDA, and accepting a bid for campground improvements. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Community Action Month and a presentation on a MIF application from North Star Lime, LLC. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, bills totaling $329,489.36, license renewals, and a public hearing resolution for the MIF application.

• Resolution approving Public Works Utility Rate Changes
• Resolution accepting Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Program Grant from MN DEED for Ag Innovation Campus Expansion
• Resolution transferring funds from City to Crookston Economic Development Authority (EDA)
• Resolution accepting bid for Crookston Campground Improvements
• Proclamation declaring Community Action Month May 2023

The council approved several resolutions: a $400/month fee for a grinder at the correction center (utility rate change), acceptance of a DEED grant for the Ag Innovation Campus road, a bid for campground improvements, and a $58,100 transfer to the EDA for storefront revitalization. A public concern about missing bid documents for street improvements was raised but not resolved. No votes were recorded; all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Public Works Utility Rate Changes including $400/month fee for correction center grinder (Res 27682)
• Approved acceptance of DEED grant for Ag Innovation Campus road construction (Res 27683)
• Approved transfer of $58,100 from General Fund to EDA for Storefront Revitalization Program (Res 27684)
• Approved bid for Crookston Campground Improvements using Legacy Funds (Res 27685)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills ($329,489.36), license renewals, MIF hearing, and gambling application (Res 27678-27681)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Water Department fee schedule, likely related to a grinder purchase. The regular agenda also includes grant applications for airport improvements, adoption of a hazard mitigation plan, and purchase of a police investigation vehicle. The consent agenda covers routine approvals including bills of $443,268.34 and license renewals.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to the Crookston Water Department Fee Schedule
• Resolution regarding grant application for Airport Improvement Project (AIP)
• Resolution regarding grant application for Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at Crookston Municipal Airport (CKN)
• Resolution adopting the Polk County All Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution regarding purchase of an investigation vehicle for the Crookston Police Department with reserve funds

The City Council approved several grant applications and contracts for airport improvements, including a new weather observation system. The Council also authorized the purchase of a police investigation vehicle and adopted the Polk County All Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved $443,268.34 in bills and disbursements
• Approved 2023 License Renewals
• Approved grant application for Airport T-Hangers design (Res No. 27672)
• Approved grant application for new Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) (Res No. 27673)
• Approved contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc for AWOS site selection and environmental review (Res No. 27674)
• Approved procedures for reimbursement bond regulations under the Internal Revenue Code
• Adopted the Polk County All Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved purchase of a 2016 Toyota Rav4 investigation vehicle for Police Department using reserve funds

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold public hearings on six proposed 2023 street reconstruction projects, including Houston Avenue, Alexander Street, Euclid Avenue, and Guthrie Street. The council will also consider approving the purchase of an X-Ripper Grinder, a water fee schedule change, the 2023 Housing Study, and accepting a bid for a Duperon FlexRake Barscreen. The agenda includes routine consent items such as bills and disbursements of $218,748.26 and license renewals.

• Public hearings for street reconstructions: Houston Ave (Hunter St to S Ash St), Alexander St (4th Ave to 1200 Alexander St), Euclid Ave (Guthrie St to Ditch), Guthrie St (Euclid Ave to 5th Ave S, and DAC Bus garage approach to 5th Ave S), and alley off Elm St between Central and Summit Aves
• Resolution to approve purchase of X-Ripper Grinder for Public Works
• Resolution calling for public hearing on Crookston Water Department fee schedule changes
• Resolution to approve 2023 Crookston Housing Study
• Resolution accepting bid for Duperon FlexRake Barscreen for Lift Station 4

The Council approved plans and specifications to call for bids on several 2023 street reconstruction projects following public hearings. Other key actions included approving a housing study and purchasing equipment for the Public Works Department.

• Approved plans and specifications and called for bids on 2023 Street Improvements
• Approved purchase of X-Ripper Grinder for Public Works Department
• Approved 2023 Crookston Housing Study
• Approved Resolution calling for a public hearing on Water Department fee schedule changes
• Approved DCP agreements between MnDOT and Local Public Agencies for Federal Funds
• Approved bid for Duperon FlexRake Barscreen for Lift Station 4
• Approved $218,748.26 in bills and disbursements
• Approved liquor and tobacco license transfers to The Goat Ranch, LLC dba Minakwa Golf Course

City Council

The Crookston City Council will swear in three new police officers and consider a labor agreement with the local firefighters' union. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a lease with the University of Minnesota, an easement for Ottertail Power, and a public hearing for 2023 street improvements. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as bills and disbursements totaling $230,681.07 and donations to the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Swearing in of new Police Officers Nicholas Fladland, Corey Rich, and Derek Cox
• Resolution approving labor agreement with Crookston Professional Fire Fighters' Union Local No. 3394
• Resolution approving lease with University of Minnesota for Suite 101 at Valley Technology Park
• Resolution approving easement with Ottertail Power Company
• Resolution receiving engineers report and calling for public hearing on 2023 Street Improvements

The Council approved a contract for the Agricultural Road street and utility construction, utilizing $895,000 in state funds and a pending $450,000 grant. Other key actions included approving a two-year labor agreement with the professional firefighters' union and a lease with the University of Minnesota.

• Awarded contract for Agricultural Road Street & Utility Construction (Res No. 27657)
• Approved two-year labor agreement with Crookston Professional Fire Fighters’ Union Local No. 3394 (Res No. 27656)
• Approved lease with University of Minnesota for Suite 101 at Valley Technology Park (Res No. 27651)
• Approved easement with Ottertail Power Company (Res No. 27652)
• Approved engineers report and called for public hearing on 2023 Street Improvements (Res No. 27653)
• Approved DCP agreements between MnDOT and Local Public Agencies for federal funds (Res No. 27654)
• Approved mortgage satisfaction for Bucky’s LLC (Res No. 27655)
• Approved $230,681.07 in bills and disbursements (Res 27646)

City Council

The City Council approved bids for ventilation and barscreen improvements at city lift stations. The council also authorized a grant application for road infrastructure adjacent to the Ag Innovative Campus and approved over $590,000 in bills.

• Approved $590,491.42 in bills and disbursements (Res No. 27640)
• Approved appointment of individuals to CHEDA boards or commissions (Res No. 27641)
• Approved donation to Crookston Police Department from Greater NW EMS (Res No. 27642)
• Approved call for bids for Duperon FlexRake Barscreen for Lift Station 4 (Res No. 27643)
• Approved bid for Lift Station 3 Ventilation System Improvements (Res No. 27644)
• Approved Innovative Business Development Infrastructure grant application (Res No. 27645)

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee will meet on March 13, 2023, to consider appointments to the Charter Commission and to hold a closed session for labor negotiations with the Crookston Professional Fire Fighters Union Local No. 3394. The open agenda includes only the Charter Commission appointments; the closed session is authorized under MN Statute 13D.03, Subd. 1(b).

• Charter Commission member appointments: new members Leah Winjum, Mike Normandin, Garret Kollin; reappointments Gary Willhite, Nick Nicholas, Blake Carlson; unexpired term of Jeremy Olson
• Closed session for labor negotiations with Crookston Professional Fire Fighters Union Local No. 3394

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider two main items: modifying the restated Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) enabling resolution, and approving plans and calling for bids for the Central Park Campground bathhouse construction. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and paying bills totaling $556,188.90.

• Approve bills and disbursements of $556,188.90 (Check Nos 70214-70296)
• Modify restated CHEDA enabling resolution
• Approve plans and call for bids for Central Park Campground bathhouse construction
• Approve minutes from February 13, 2023 City Council meeting

The City Council approved plans and called for bids for the Crookston Central Park Campground and a redesigned non-storm shelter bathhouse. The Council also approved a resolution to reconstitute the Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) board to consist of five public members and two council members.

• Approved $556,188.90 in bills and disbursements (Res No 27637)
• Approved modifying and restated CHEDA enabling resolution to set board at five public and two council members (Res No 27638)
• Approved plans and specifications and called for bids for Crookston Central Park Campground and Redesigned Bathhouse Construction (Res No 27639)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a public hearing on modifying the CHEDA enabling resolution and consider several resolutions, including a contract for designing a 10-unit T-Hangar at the airport, stormwater studies, a campground bathhouse redesign, and property sales. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as bills totaling $218,181.03, licenses, donations, and salary agreements.

• Public hearing on modifying CHEDA enabling resolution
• Contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson for T-Hangar design at Crookston Regional Airport
• Stormwater study modeling at Crookston Sports Center and Ag Innovation Campus
• Resolution authorizing sale of real property to Heidi Christianson
• Approval of bills and disbursements totaling $218,181.03

The City Council approved contracts for a 10-unit T-Hangar at the regional airport and stormwater modeling studies for the Sports Center and Ag Innovation Campus. The council also authorized a campground bathhouse redesign and called for bids on road construction near the Ag Innovation Campus.

• Approved contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for 10-unit T-Hangar design
• Approved $29,000 stormwater modeling study for Crookston Sports Center
• Approved $17,700 stormwater modeling study for Ag Innovation Campus
• Approved WiDSETH redesign for campground bathhouse electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
• Approved mortgage satisfaction for Melsa Hospitality Group, LLC
• Approved mortgage satisfaction for Edward R. and Patricia L. Amiot
• Confirmed and validated 1996 real property sale to Heidi Christenson
• Approved plans and called for bids for Ag Innovation Campus area road construction

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will consider the mayor's recommendations for appointments and reappointments to several city boards and commissions, including the Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Library Board, Park Board, and Planning Commission. The agenda contains only these appointment items and no other substantive business.

• Appointments to Convention & Visitor's Bureau (ex-officio: Ethan Christopherson, Lisa Tadd, John Bridgeford)
• Library Board reappointments: Lynn Willhite (1/1/23-12/31/25), Lonnie Peck (1/1/23-12/31/25)
• Park Board reappointments: Andrea Brekken (1/1/23-12/31/25), Bridgette Burzette-DeLeon (1/1/23-12/31/25)
• Planning Commission reappointment: Barry Bingham (1/1/23-12/31/26)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 23, 2023, to consider several resolutions, including a public hearing on the CHEDA enabling resolution, a Minnesota Redevelopment Grant application, a drinking water source protection grant from the MDH, funding for a Halstad Telecommunications agreement, and a geotechnical analysis for bank stability at the city lagoons. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills and disbursements of $268,798.63, and routine licenses.

• Resolution calling for a public hearing to modify the CHEDA enabling resolution
• Resolution approving application for Minnesota Redevelopment Grant
• Resolution accepting MDH grant for drinking water source protection
• Resolution to approve funding for Halstad Telecommunications Agreement
• Resolution to approve geotechnical analysis for bank stability at city lagoons

The City Council approved a five-year agreement with Halstad Telecommunications and accepted a $10,000 Minnesota Department of Health grant for drinking water protection. The council also authorized a public hearing to modify the CHEDA enabling resolution and approved an application for a Minnesota Redevelopment Grant.

• Approved $268,798.63 in bills and disbursements
• Designated Crookston Times as Official Newspaper for 2023
• Approved dance permit for University of Minnesota Crookston at Eagles
• Approved 2023 Gas Fitting and Cement Licenses
• Approved resolution calling for a Public Hearing to modify CHEDA enabling resolution
• Approved application for Minnesota Redevelopment Grant to restore industrial buildings
• Accepted $10,000 Minnesota Department of Health grant for drinking water protection
• Approved funding for Halstad Telecommunications Agreement to save $19,000

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider routine consent items including bills of $612,857.92, approve the 2023 street improvements preliminary engineer's report, and act on resolutions for the Crookston Connectivity Plus project and funding to replace the Sports Center compressor. The agenda also includes swearing in new council members and the fire chief.

• Resolution ordering preparation of preliminary engineer's report for 2023 Street Improvements
• Resolution to approve City of Crookston bills and disbursements totaling $612,857.92
• Resolution to approve funding to replace Crookston Sports Center compressor
• Resolution to approve Crookston as sponsoring agency for Crookston Connectivity Plus project
• Resolution to assume operation and maintenance for Crookston Connectivity Plus project

The Council approved funding to replace a compressor at the Crookston Sports Center and authorized a preliminary engineers report for 2023 street improvements. The city also applied for a grant for the Crookston Connectivity Plus sidewalk and trail project. Additionally, the Council approved $612,857.92 in bills and disbursements.

• Approved funding to replace the Crookston Sports Center compressor
• Approved $612,857.92 in bills and disbursements
• Approved preliminary engineers report for 2023 street improvements
• Approved resolution for city as sponsoring agency for Crookston Connectivity Plus project
• Approved resolution to assume operation and maintenance for Crookston Connectivity Plus project
• Approved resolution correcting Public Works Utility Rate Changes
• Appointed Tanner Holten as City Attorney for 2023
• Approved City Engineer Richard Clauson for 2023