Dassel public meetings in 2022
7 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special City Council Meeting
The Council reviewed proposed 2023 budgets for the Fire, Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Liquor Funds. The proposed water and sewer budgets include 3% rate increases.
- Reviewed 2023 Enterprise Fund budgets (Fire, Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Liquor)
Truth in Taxation Hearing
The Council reviewed the proposed 2023 General Fund budget and levy. It was decided to reduce the final levy by $7,303.
- Reduced 2023 General Fund final levy by $7,303
Regular City Council Meeting
The Council approved the 2023 General Fund budget and Enterprise Fund budgets. They also authorized legal action for nuisance abatement and odor enforcement, and approved a roof encroachment agreement.
- Adopted 2023 General Fund budget of $1,223,124 and reduced levy to 905,019 (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Water, Sewer, Storm and Liquor Fund budgets (3-0)
- Approved payment of claims totaling $1,377,876.21 (3-0)
- Authorized Attorney Greenley to file paperwork against 520 Simon Ave for nuisance abatement costs (3-0)
- Authorized Attorney Greenley to research nuisance ordinance enforcement for Nelson Tubs facility odor
- Approved encroachment agreement for roof overhang at 121 Parker Ave (3-0)
- Approved Limited, Non-Exclusive Lease with Ray Zimmermann for Outlot B, Summit Hills (3-0)
- Approved bi-annual Pay Equity Compliance Report (3-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several operational agreements, including the Meeker County Sheriff's contract and a hockey rink lease. The council also authorized nuisance abatement at 520 Simon Ave and approved funding for trail engineering fees.
- Approved 2023-2024 Meeker County Sheriff's contract (5-0)
- Approved hockey rink lease and tasked Park & Rec Board to find new 2023 location (5-0)
- Authorized Junktastic to abate nuisance at 520 Simon Ave (5-0)
- Approved $5,000 from trail maintenance fund for engineering fees (5-0)
- Approved payment of claims totaling $2,349,625.41 (5-0)
- Approved hiring volunteer firefighters Kent Shaker and Jonathan Ylitalo
- Certified $1,549.62 in unpaid utility balances as 2023 special assessments
- Approved closing Atlantic Avenue for Dazzle Dassel event on Dec 3, 2022 (5-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The council established a $60 rental fee for City Hall events and agreed to use the History Center's group exemption list. Annual reviews for the City Clerk/Treasurer and Public Works Director were completed. Final rental agreement forms will be discussed in December.
- Set City Hall rental fee at $60 per event
- Agreed to mirror History Center rental agreement exemption list for groups
- Completed annual review for Clerk Boese
- Completed annual review for Director Moy
Canvassing Board
The board adopted Resolution 2022-022 to certify general election results. Additionally, the board authorized the city to proceed with nuisance abatement at 520 Simon Ave following a court order.
- Adopted Resolution 2022-022 certifying general election results (5-0)
- Approved accepting the low bid for debris removal at 520 Simon Ave, or the fastest hauler if bids are close (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a lot line adjustment for Ronnie Greiner at 832/840 Parker Ave W subject to recording documents and grading plan approval. Members also reviewed a draft Zoning Ordinance and zoning map provided by Consultant Michelson.
- Approved lot line adjustment for 832/840 Parker Ave W (4-0)
- Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)