Dassel public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Park & Recreation Advisory Commission
The commission recommended that the City Council accept a $49,554.00 grant and purchase the Elliott playground system. They further recommended using remaining ARPA funds to cover the cost.
- Approved August 15, 2023 minutes (3-0)
- Recommended City Council accept $49,554.00 GameTime Community Champions grant
- Recommended purchase of Elliott playground system for $62,838.23 including shipping and installation
- Recommended use of remaining city ARPA funds for the purchase
Dassel Fire Advisory Board
The Board agreed to list an old tanker truck on the state bid auction site. Members discussed selling engine 551 and rescue truck 554 to purchase a combined vehicle estimated at $1.2M, with a special meeting scheduled for November. The Board also reviewed the preliminary 2025 budget of $331,198.93.
- Approved February 15, 2023 minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
- Agreed to list old tanker on state bid auction site
- Agreed to hold special November meeting to discuss $1.2M combined truck purchase
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council reviewed a final draft of the Zoning Ordinance and a proposed moratorium on cannabis businesses. Both items were moved forward for public hearings in September.
- Approved motion to call a public hearing in September for adoption of Zoning Ordinance Chapter 153 (4-0)
- Agreed to hold a public hearing in September regarding a temporary moratorium on cannabis businesses
Special City Council Meeting
The Council met with Jeremy and Christine Alman to address the condition of the property at 150 Parker Ave W. All parties agreed to a set of actions regarding vehicle removal, parking restrictions, and tire relocation.
- Agreed that Alman Auto staff will clear vehicles from the TH 12 and 2nd St. sight triangle
- Agreed that Dassel Public Works will paint the sight triangle with no parking designation within one week
- Agreed that Alman Auto staff will not park customer vehicles in 30-minute spaces
- Agreed that Alman Auto staff will keep the sidewalk clear of parked vehicles
- Agreed that Alman Auto staff will relocate tires or install screening within two weeks
- Agreed that Mayor Carlen will meet with owners weekly to follow up on progress
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several equipment purchases and construction payments via a consent agenda and staff reports. The council also scheduled four public hearings for September 18, 2023, regarding city ordinances and local designations.
- Approved payment of claims totaling $1,460,167.49 (4-0)
- Approved Landwehr Construction payments of $81,630.09 and $211,702.32 (4-0)
- Authorized $36,793.06 for a jetter/vac truck from MacQueen Equipment (4-0)
- Authorized up to $5,000 for replacement street signs (4-0)
- Approved dance permit for Thirsty's Tavern (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearings for Sept 18 on Water Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Cannabis Business Moratorium, and Local Designation properties (4-0)
- Accepted resignation of Johnathan Yilitilo (4-0)
- Authorized switch of payment processing providers to Nuvei (4-0)