Crookston public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will decide on the 2025 budget and property tax levy of $4,486,171, water and wastewater rate increases, a new fee schedule with tiered pool fees, and the firefighter union contract. They will also consider a $100,000 loan for Vertical Malt, a five-year capital improvement plan with a $5M estimated city share for the HWY 2 project, and hold a closed session to discuss purchasing real property. Several routine consent items include police and fire radio purchases and contract amendments.

• Adopt 2025 budget with property tax levy of $4,486,171
• Approve Water and Wastewater Rate increases for 2025
• Approve updated fee schedule including tiered pool fees for residents vs non-residents
• Approve $100,000 Intermediary Relending Program loan for Vertical Malt
• Closed session to discuss purchase of real property

The Crookston City Council approved the 2025 city budget and property tax levy of $4,486,171, with a 5-2 vote on the levy. The council also approved a 2025 fee schedule, water and wastewater rate increases, a five-year capital improvement plan, a firefighters union contract, an IRP loan for Vertical Malt, and policies for the Small Cities Development Grant Program. A closed session was held to discuss real property purchase, with direction given to staff.

• Approved 2025 property tax levy of $4,486,171 (5-2)
• Approved 2025 city budget with $495,000 in deferred capital expenditures (6-1)
• Approved 2025 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved water and wastewater rate increase for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved five-year Capital Improvement Plan 2025-2029 (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Fighters Labor Union Contract (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 IRP loan for Vertical Malt (unanimous)
• Approved Small Cities Development Grant Program policies (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to discuss the Park & Rec fee structure. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the November 18th, 2024 meeting.

• Park & Rec Fee Structure

The Park Board discussed the campground closure and pool repairs, and advised the council to keep the pool open as long as possible. The board also discussed keeping the campground bathhouse open for public use and adding seasonal sites. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the October minutes.

• Approved October minutes (motion by Brekken, seconded by Moe)
• Advised council to keep pool open as long as possible
• Discussed keeping campground bathhouse open for public use
• Discussed adding seasonal campground sites

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions including land donations, farm leases, and loan funding. The body is also reviewing a MnDOT contract amendment for ADA retrofits on Trunk Hwy 2.

• In-kind donation of 10 acres of the Industrial Park to the Minnesota Northern Railroad
• Cash Farm Leases at the Industrial Park with BTB Farms and near the Sports Center with Ryan Richman
• Bills and disbursements totaling $334,421.20
• Amendment 1 to MnDOT contract 1053917 for Trunk Hwy 2 ADA retrofit
• Small Cities Development Program rehabilitation loan funding for Golf Insiders, LLC

The Crookston City Council approved the 2025 budget and a $4,486,171 property tax levy, along with increases to water and wastewater rates. The council also approved a new three-year contract with the firefighters' union, a $100,000 loan for Vertical Malt, and adopted a five-year capital improvement plan. The meeting included a closed session to discuss the purchase of real property.

• Adopted 2025 budget and $4,486,171 property tax levy
• Approved 2025 water and wastewater rate increases
• Approved 2025-2027 Firefighters' Union contract with wage increases
• Approved $100,000 IRP loan for Vertical Malt
• Adopted 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved $396,528.10 in bills and disbursements
• Approved purchase of police and fire radios for $272,550.62
• Approved 2025 fee schedule with building and pool fee changes

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a workshop to review preliminary budget drafts. The options vary based on proposed tax levy increases and whether the pool facility remains operational.

• Option 1: Preliminary tax levy of $4,486,171 including pool operations
• Option 2: Tax levy of $4,294,276 (22% increase)
• Option 3: Tax levy of $4,173,915 (16.5% increase)
• Option 6: Budget that balances by removing pool operating expenses
• Proposed $495,000 in critical/high priority capital spending

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed 2025 water and wastewater rate increases. The council will also consider resolutions on street improvement assessments, non-profit funding requests (with a legal opinion that the city lacks authority to fund Get Kids Outdoors), a conditional use permit for a retail tobacco store, vacating portions of 4th Avenue South and Vance Street, and retaining outside counsel to evaluate the city administrator and clarify council/staff roles. Additional reports include a police department update and parks and recreation activities.

• Public hearing on increasing water and wastewater rates for 2025 (Resolution 7.01)
• Consent agenda includes $405,946.90 in bills and disbursements (Checks 73881-73952)
• Street improvement assessments for Houston Avenue (Hunter to South Ash), North Broadway (6th Ave NW to Fisher Ave), and 3rd Avenue SW (Bruce St to Old Trunk Hwy 75)
• Resolution for conditional use permit for retail tobacco store on parcel 82.02679.00
• Resolution authorizing retention of outside attorney to evaluate city administrator and clarify council/administrator roles

Planning Commission

The Crookston Planning Commission will review and recommend on a conditional use request for a retail tobacco store at 1504 University Avenue and a petition to vacate portions of 4th Avenue South and Vance Street to allow Tri Valley to build a bus garage. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Conditional use request for a retail tobacco store at 1504 University Avenue (Parcel #82.02679.00) in C-2 Highway Business District
• Petition to vacate grass portions of 4th Avenue South and Vance Street (approx. 658 ft and 680 ft, 80 ft wide) for Tri Valley bus garage development
• Street vacation supported by Polk County and Crookston School District #593; vacated areas to be used for parking and future construction
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting

Park Board

The Crookston Park Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October 21st, 2024, and receive updates on the campground and pool. No decisions or specific proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Campground update
• Pool update

City Council

The City Council will review a presentation on the city's financial condition, including a reported $1.3M shortfall in unassigned fund balances. The body is also deciding on several street improvement projects and water/wastewater rate increases.

• Resolution to approve bills and disbursements for $214,565.17
• Public hearings for street improvements on Houston Avenue, North Broadway, and 3rd Avenue SW
• Resolution calling for a public hearing to increase 2025 water and wastewater rates
• Contract approval for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) local No. 31 for 2025-2027
• Resolution for a long-term Financial Management Plan contract with Ehlers Associates, Inc.

City Council

The City Council will discuss grant requests from nine non-profit organizations totaling $228,000, though the preliminary budget has $125,000 allocated for this purpose. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for outdoor storage and the hiring of an IT Director.

• Grant requests from 9 non-profits ranging from $5,000 (Get Kids Outdoors) to $97,000 (Golden Link Senior Center)
• Resolution for a conditional use permit for outdoor storage on parcels 82.03061.00 and 82.03063.00
• Resolution to hire Joel Pyles as Information Technology Director
• Approval of bills and disbursements totaling $285,207.19
• Public hearing call for proposed 2024 Assessments

Park Board

The Crookston Park Board will meet to discuss the pool update and fall/winter registration. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from August and other routine items. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial actions detailed.

• Fall/Winter registration update
• Pool update
• Approval of August 19th, 2024 minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit to allow outdoor RV and vehicle storage on a previously auto salvage lot at 0 College Avenue in an I-2 Light Industrial zone. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and election of officers.

• 0 College Avenue: Conditional Use Request for RV & Vehicle Storage on Parcels #82.03061.00 and #82.03063.00
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss several Small Cities Development Program rehabilitation loans for local businesses and a property rezone. The body is also considering a letter of intent for a MnDOT Active Transportation Program Grant and the donation of the Tri-Valley Building.

• Bills and disbursements for $739,382.60
• Rezone of parcels 82.00162.00, 82.00162.15, and 82.00162.16
• Rehabilitation loans for Vision Crookston, LLC dba Opticare and Real Good Bath and Body, LLC
• Letter of intent for MnDOT Active Transportation Program Grant
• Garbage Hauling License for Countrywide Sanitation and Waste Management

City Council

The City Council will hold second and final readings of two ordinances: one creating a permanent Housing Trust Fund to provide loans and grants for affordable and workforce housing, and another amending consent agenda procedures. The Council will also adopt a resolution setting the proposed 2025 tax levy and preliminary general fund budget, and schedule a public budget meeting.

• 2nd and final reading of Ordinance No. 95 creating the City of Crookston Housing Trust Fund, a permanent fund for affordable housing loans and grants.
• 2nd and final reading of Ordinance No. 96 amending City Code Sections 30.02.B and 30.02.C to revise consent agenda rules.
• Resolution adopting the proposed 2025 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2025 General Fund Budget, with a public budget meeting date to be set.

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold public hearings on a Housing Trust Fund ordinance and amendments to City Code sections 30.02 B & C. The council will also consider a resolution to purchase a fire response vehicle using reserve funds and appoint a new Information Technology Director. Routine consent items include approval of $640,575.68 in bills and a donation from the Crookston Baseball Association.

• Public hearing on Housing Trust Fund ordinance
• Public hearing on amending City Code 30.02 B & C
• Resolution to purchase a fire response vehicle for the Crookston Fire Department with reserve funds
• Resolution appointing Matthew Bussinger as Information Technology Director
• Consent agenda: approval of bills and disbursements for $640,575.68

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use request for outdoor storage of RVs and vehicles at 0 College Avenue on parcels zoned I-2 Light Industrial. They will also review a rezoning request for 11.94 acres at 1811 University Avenue from R-C Rural Commercial to C-3 Commercial Shopping District, tied to the City's purchase for future economic development. Additionally, a land determination for Red River Valley Winter Show parcels at the same address is on the agenda.

• 0 College Avenue — Conditional Use Request to allow outdoor storage of RVs and vehicles on Parcels #82.03061.00 and #82.03063.00 in I-2 Light Industrial zone
• 1811 University Avenue — Rezoning Request for 11.94 acres from R-C to C-3 Commercial for future economic development
• 1811 University Avenue — Land Determination for Red River Valley Winter Show parcels
• Approve/Amend minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting

The Planning Commission tabled the conditional use request for RV and vehicle storage at 0 College Avenue until the updated Comprehensive Plan is reviewed, and requested the property owners attend a future meeting. The commission also recommended the City Council approve rezoning 11.94 acres at 1811 University Avenue from R-C to C-3 Commercial, and recommended the city purchase the Red River Valley Winter Shows property for future economic development.

• Tabled conditional use request for RV/vehicle storage at 0 College Avenue until Comprehensive Plan update is reviewed
• Recommended rezoning 11.94 acres at 1811 University Avenue from R-C to C-3 Commercial (motion carried)
• Recommended city purchase of Red River Valley Winter Shows parcels for economic development (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: one creating the City of Crookston Housing Trust Fund to provide loans and grants for affordable housing, and another amending sections 30.02 B and C of the city code. Resolutions calling for public hearings on both ordinances are also on the agenda.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 95 creating the City of Crookston Housing Trust Fund
• Resolution calling for a public hearing on adopting the Housing Trust Fund into city code
• First reading of ordinance amending city code sections 30.02 B and 30.02 C
• Resolution calling for a public hearing on the code amendment

The Crookston City Council held a special meeting and approved resolutions to schedule public hearings on creating a Housing Trust Fund and amending City Code sections 30.02 B and 30.02 C. Both items were introduced as first readings of ordinances. No final decisions were made; the hearings will occur at a future date.

• Approved resolution calling for public hearing on Housing Trust Fund ordinance (Res No. 27922)
• Approved resolution calling for public hearing on amending City Code sections 30.02 B and 30.02 C (Res No. 27922)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the acquisition and demolition of a structure at 429 Riverside Avenue. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for parcel 82.00169.00 and routine financial disbursements.

• Acquisition and demolition of structure at 429 Riverside Avenue
• Bills and disbursements totaling $518,138.00
• Donation of $18,100.00 from the Crookston Baseball Association
• Conditional use permit for parcel 82.00169.00
• License renewals for 2024 Cement Masons

The Crookston City Council denied a conditional use permit for parcel 82.00169.00 after staff review found it inconsistent with the Crookston 2035 plan, which favors commercial uses on the ground floor. The council also approved the acquisition and demolition of 429 Riverside Ave, approved the city administrator's exclusion from the PERA Coordinated Plan, and approved the consent agenda including bills and disbursements.

• Denied conditional use permit for parcel 82.00169.00 (8-0)
• Approved acquisition and demolition of 429 Riverside Ave (Res No. 27956)
• Approved Jeff Shoobridge's exclusion from PERA Coordinated Plan (Res No. 27958)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and disbursements of $518,138.00 (Res No. 27953)
• Approved donation of $18,100.00 from Crookston Baseball Association (Res No. 27954)
• Approved 2024 Cement Mason license renewals (Res No. 27955)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider resolutions to approve a contract for a School Resource Officer with ISD 593, appoint Holly Eckstein as Finance Director, and adopt updated Recreation Policies. The consent agenda includes rezoning of parcels and approval of $371,870.39 in bills.

• Rezoning of real property within parcel 82.00163.01 and all of parcel 82.00008.00
• Conditional use permit for parcel 82.00186.02
• Conditional use permit for parcel 82.00169.00
• Contract for School Resource Officer with ISD 593
• Appointment of Holly Eckstein as Finance Director

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to convert a former hair salon at 202 2nd Street West into a ground-floor apartment. The body will also discuss the potential donation of land from Tri-Valley and Minnesota Northern Railroad for city use and economic development.

• Conditional Use Request for a ground-floor apartment at 202 2nd Street West
• Land determination for the donation of 0.762 acres at 102 Broadway Street North from Tri-Valley
• Land determination for 10.4 acres at South Front Street Railroad Spur in I-1 Industrial Zone
• Rezoning request for 10+ acres at South Front Street Railroad Spur from I-1 to I-2 Industrial
• Conditional Use reaffirmation for Scooters at 515 Main Street North

Park Board

The Crookston Park Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 15 and discuss two agenda items: a hot weather policy for park and recreation activities, and the shooting room at the Crookston Sports Center. The meeting is procedural in nature with no specific votes or decisions detailed in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from July 15, 2024
• Discuss Park & Rec hot weather policy
• Discuss shooting room at CSC

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve city bills and disbursements and discuss recreation policies. The agenda also includes a contract for security software and various permits for community festivals.

• Bills and Disbursements for $1,096,926.23
• Contract for Splunk Enterprises security software
• Approval of Crookston Recreation Policies
• Dance permit for OxCart Days 2024
• Liquor dispensing resolutions for Irishman Shanty Inc. and Drafts Sports Bar

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee will hold a discussion on the city budget. The agenda contains only this single item, a budget update discussion. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Budget update discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Crookston Economic Development Authority will consider three resolutions supporting grant applications for redevelopment and a TIF development process. Old business includes updates on the $1.2 million Small Cities Development Grant and other programs. A public forum and consent agenda with routine financial and housing reports are also scheduled.

• Resolution 1-7-2024 supporting preliminary grant application to Redevelopment RRVWS
• Resolution 2-7-2024 supporting DEED Redevelopment Grant application
• Resolution 3-7-2024 consenting to TIF development process
• Prairie Skyline Request
• $1.2 Million Small Cities Development Grant (SCDG) 2024 update

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a resolution regarding the appointment of Wendy Ault to fill a vacant council seat. This vacancy occurred following the resignation of Joe Kresl on May 28, 2024.

• Resolution to appoint Wendy Ault to the Ward 5 Council Member seat through December 31, 2024

The Crookston City Council held a special meeting and approved a resolution appointing Wendy Ault to fill the vacant Ward 5 Council Member seat. The motion was made by Council Member Menard, seconded by Council Member Jerde, and carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 27922 appointing Wendy Ault to the vacant Ward 5 Council Member seat

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a second and final reading of amendments to the alcohol ordinance and consider a resolution to adopt the 2024 fee schedule. They will also vote on several resolutions supporting the Red River Valley Shows Grounds redevelopment grant application and the creation of a tax increment financing district for the project. Other items include a variance for a solar panel at 1590 Carroll Street, a conditional use permit for a tobacco store at 1504 University Avenue, and the purchase of a heating and cooling system at Valley Technology Park. Consent items include approval of bills totaling $554,869.64 and appointment of election judges.

• 2nd reading of alcohol ordinance amendments
• Resolution adopting the 2024 City Fee Schedule
• Support for Red River Valley Shows Grounds redevelopment grant application and TIF district creation
• Purchase of heating/cooling system at Valley Technology Park (no dollar amount given)
• Variance for Ottertail Power solar panel at 1590 Carroll Street and conditional use permit for tobacco store at 1504 University Avenue

Planning Commission

The Crookston Planning Commission will review a variance request from Otter Tail Power Company to install a solar panel array at 1590 Carroll Street with a 5-foot setback from the south property line, and a conditional use permit for Syed Mahmood to operate a tobacco retail store at 1504 University Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of the April 16, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Variance request for solar panel array at 1590 Carroll Street – proposed 5-foot setback from south parcel line
• Conditional use request for tobacco retail store at 1504 University Avenue in C-2 Highway Business Zone
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024, Planning Commission meeting

Park Board

The Crookston Park Board will meet to discuss parks and recreation policies and receive campground updates. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 20th meeting.

• Review of Park & Rec Policies
• Campground Updates

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is evaluating several staffing and service models to manage the city's cat population, with annual costs ranging from approximately $21,464 to over $80,000. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the alcohol ordinance and Ward 5 Council Member interviews.

• Animal control staffing options ranging from $21,464 to $80,469 per year
• Proposed animal control company contract costs up to $75,800
• Proposed alcohol ordinance prohibiting nudity in licensed establishments
• Ward 5 Council Member interviews

City Council

The Crookston City Council will meet to swear in new Police Officer Robert Haugen. The council will also review the consent agenda, which includes approving $639,166.80 in disbursements and several donations for local departments.

• Swearing in of new Police Officer Robert Haugen
• Approval of city bills and disbursements totaling $639,166.80
• Donation from Nora Burgh and Family to Parks & Recreation
• Donation from American Crystal Sugar Company to the Police Department
• Special Event Permit request for Fiesta De Crookston

City Council

The council will review resolutions for several grant programs, including federal assistance from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The agenda also includes approving over $1 million in city disbursements and addressing a vacancy in the Ward 5 office.

• Resolution declaring a vacancy for the Ward 5 Elective Office
• Authorization to apply for U.S. Department of Commerce (EDA) assistance programs
• Proposal submission to Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (HELP program)
• Special Appropriations Grant Program (SPAP) for Colborn Property Development
• Approval of City Council Bills and Disbursements for $1,055,308.71

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will meet on June 10, 2024, for discussions regarding the Industrial Park Railroad Spur and a Ward 5 Council Member. The meeting is scheduled to follow the City Council session.

• Industrial Park Railroad Spur discussion
• Ward 5 Council Member discussion
• $1,070,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2024A

City Council

The Crookston City Council will meet on June 10, 2024, to discuss several administrative updates. Key items include the appointment of Jeff Shoobridge as City Administrator and a resolution regarding the debt of Jacobson Hospitality Inc. The council will also review updates to the city's Fund Balance and Capital Asset policies.

• Debt write-off for Jacobson Hospitality Inc (The Crookston Hotel)
• Appointment of Jeff Shoobridge as City Administrator
• Approval of $282,259.72 in bills and disbursements
• Partial payment for 2024 Street Improvements
• Updates to Fund Balance and Capital Asset policies

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will discuss the Industrial Park Railroad Spur and the City Administrator employment contract. The agenda includes a draft agreement with Jeff Shoobridge for a $135,000 annual salary, plus details on benefits and termination terms. The rail spur item relates to a MnDOT grant awarded to Minnesota Northern Railroad Co. for developing land for a new industrial park.

• Industrial Park Railroad Spur discussion
• City Administrator contract: $135,000/year salary
• Up to $5,000 moving allowance for administrator
• 3 months severance pay if terminated without cause
• MnDOT grant: $1.56M to Minnesota Northern Railroad for Crookston industrial park track

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider a resolution to apply for an airport improvement project (AIP) grant and approve an on-sale 3.2 alcohol license for ADITI Inc. dba Amerivu Inn & Suites. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, bills and disbursements of $188,783.59, a cement mason license renewal, and a donation from Paul Gregg for Parks & Recreation. The meeting also includes a public forum and routine agenda approval.

• Resolution regarding airport improvement project (AIP) grant application
• Resolution approving On-Sale 3.2 Alcohol License for ADITI Inc. dba Amerivu Inn & Suites
• Approve City of Crookston Bills and Disbursements for $188,783.59 (Check Nos 72761-72826)
• Resolution approving license renewal for Cement Mason
• Resolution regarding donation from Paul Gregg for Parks & Recreation

City Council

The Crookston City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing negotiations with a finalist for the City Administrator position, following in-person interviews. The resolution would direct the council to negotiate contract terms with the unnamed finalist. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution to negotiate contract terms with new City Administrator finalist
• Special meeting held after in-person interviews for the position

City Council

The Crookston City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several routine items, including a property variance, city policies, and a Safe Routes to School plan for Highland Elementary. The agenda includes a presentation on the Safe Routes to School grant and a discussion on final candidates for the City Administrator position. Most items are procedural or informational, with no major rezonings or large contracts listed.

• Resolution for a variance at 442 Marin Avenue, Norcross Subdivision parcel 82.02978.00
• Resolution approving the City's Records Retention and Data Management Policy
• Resolution approving the City's Data Practices Policy for the Public
• Discussion and resolution on inviting final candidates for City Administrator interviews
• Presentation on Safe Routes to School Grant for Highland Elementary

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 22, 2024, with a financial update from CliftonLarsonAllen, approval of bills totaling $535,056.35, and several resolutions. Key items include a zoning change in the Norcross Subdivision, a grant application for federal infrastructure funding, rejection of T-hangar construction bids and new bids for airport taxi lane work, and discussion of semi-finalists for the city administrator search.

• Resolution for zoning change in Norcross Subdivision parcel 82.02978.00
• Resolution to apply for Minnesota State-funded technical assistance grant related to the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
• Resolution to reject T-hangar construction bids and request new bids for taxi lane pavement and site grading at Crookston Municipal Airport
• Discussion with BakerTilly on city administrator search and semi-finalist determination
• Approval of bills and disbursements for $535,056.35 (Check Nos 72563-72637)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider routine consent items including approving $612,820.44 in bills and disbursements, license renewals for cement masons, and a fireworks sales permit for Walmart. The regular agenda includes appointing Nick Nicholas to a committee, purchasing equipment for the Ray Ecklund Complex with reserve funds, and engaging engineering firm AE2S. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve bills and disbursements totaling $612,820.44 (checks 72475-72562)
• Resolution to approve license renewals for Cement Mason
• Resolution regarding sale of fireworks at Walmart in Crookston
• Appointment of Nick Nicholas to Development Policy & Review Committee
• Purchase additional equipment for Ray Ecklund Complex with reserve funds

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider awarding the 2024 Street Improvements contract and approving CliftonLarsonAllen to assist with Finance Director duties after the resignation. They will also hear a presentation on the Crookston Area Community Fund grant program and approve routine consent items including bills and license renewals.

• Resolution to accept bid and award contract for 2024 Street Improvements
• Resolution for CliftonLarsonAllen to assist with Finance Director duties
• Approve bills and disbursements of $478,387.42 (checks 72405-72474)
• Approve Cement Mason license renewals
• Presentation on Crookston Area Community Fund grants ($500-$10,000, due April 1)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Alcohol Ordinance and consider several resolutions, including approving bills and disbursements of $353,109.76, accepting a donation from the Crookston Baseball Association, and authorizing CDBG and Small Cities Development Grant applications. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Crookston Area Community Fund and discussion of a new travel reimbursement policy.

• Public hearing on proposed Alcohol Ordinance changes
• Resolution approving bills and disbursements of $353,109.76 (Check Nos 72321-72404)
• Resolution accepting donation from Crookston Baseball Association to Parks & Recreation
• Resolution authorizing CDBG application and Small Cities Development Grant sponsorship
• Resolution approving new Travel, Lodging, Meals, and Necessary expense reimbursement policy

City Council

The Crookston City Council will meet to approve routine items, including bills and disbursements, and to set a public hearing on proposed alcohol ordinance changes. They will also discuss a Small Cities Grant application, an Intermediary Relending Loan program, an airport improvement grant, and a contract for concrete services at Central Park Campground.

• Resolution to approve bills and disbursements for $407,675.14 (Check Nos 72255-72320)
• Resolution calling for a public hearing on proposed changes to the Alcohol Ordinance
• Public hearing on Small Cities Grant Application
• Resolution to approve Intermediary Relending Loan program and mortgage satisfaction for Grove Car Wash & Marine
• Resolution regarding Airport Improvement Project (AIP) grant application

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions related to the 2024 Street Improvements. The first orders the improvement and preparation of plans, and the second approves the plans and calls for bids. The projects include reconstruction of Houston Avenue, Euclid Avenue, and an extension of Agricultural Road, plus mill and overlay on North Broadway and 3rd Avenue SW.

• Reconstruction: Houston Avenue (Hunter Street to South Ash Street)
• Reconstruction: Euclid Avenue (Guthrie Street to McKinley Boulevard)
• Reconstruction: Extension of Agricultural Road ~1,100 feet south
• Mill & overlay: North Broadway (6th Avenue NW to Fisher Avenue)
• Mill & overlay: 3rd Avenue SW (Bruce Street to Old T.H. 75); bid opening March 18, 2024

City Council

The City Council approved several 2024 street improvement projects and a $250,000 loan for Scooter’s Coffee. Members also decided to adopt current State Statutes for alcohol ordinances and approved updated evacuation plans for manufactured home parks.

• 2024 Street Improvement Projects including Houston Avenue, Euclid Avenue, and North Broadway
• $250,000 IRP loan for CRK Coffee, LLC (dba Scooter’s Coffee)
• $860,269.97 in City bills and disbursements
• Adoption of State Statutes for alcohol ordinances
• Approval of Manufactured Home Park Evacuation Plans

City Council

The City Council will review the 2024 street improvement plan and discuss updates to the local alcohol ordinance. Other items include a proposed modular bathhouse for Central Park Campground and a loan request for Scooter’s Coffee.

• 2024 Street Improvements preliminary engineer's report
• Modular bathhouse plans for Crookston Central Park Campground
• Intermediary Relending Program loan request for CRK Coffee, LLC (DBA Scooter’s Coffee)
• City bills and disbursements totaling $860,269.97
• Public hearing for property at 115 East 4th Street

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider approving the IRP loan guidelines and ordering a preliminary engineer's report for 2024 street improvements. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills and disbursements totaling $464,966.03, and various appointments and license renewals for 2024.

• Resolution to approve City of Crookston Bills and Disbursements for $464,966.03 (Check Nos 71953-72050)
• Resolution appointing Tanner Holten as City Attorney for 2024
• Resolution appointing Rich Clauson as City Engineer for 2024
• Resolution providing grants to non-profit organizations for 2024
• Resolution ordering preparation of Preliminary Engineer's report for 2024 Street Improvements