Delano public meetings in 2022

Spirit of Community Commission

The Spirit of Community Commission will meet to discuss National Night Out, city holidays, and recommendations from the Inclusive Parks Subcommittee. The agenda also includes community updates on the Senior Center and Community Education. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• National Night Out discussion
• City Holidays discussion
• Inclusive Parks Subcommittee recommendations
• Senior Center community update
• Community Education community update

Park and Recreation Commission

The Delano Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the Prairie Ridge development proposal, the timing of park lights, and the Capital Improvement Plan. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Prairie Ridge Development Proposal
• Discuss timing of park lights
• Review Capital Improvement Plan

City Council

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will discuss several items, including the Prairie Ridge development proposal, the 2023 budget and preliminary tax levy, the Delano Light the Night event, a Public Works building project, and an Emerald Ash Borer notice. All items are listed for discussion only, with no final decisions scheduled on this agenda.

• Discuss Prairie Ridge development proposal
• Discuss 2023 budget and preliminary tax levy
• Discuss Delano Light the Night
• Discuss Public Works building project
• Discuss Emerald Ash Borer notice

City Council

The Delano City Council is meeting to review and act on a series of items, including pay requests for several projects, a new assessor contract, and a resolution regarding the city clerk-treasurer position. The agenda also includes discussion of a nature area naming and a claims listing for approval. Most items are routine administrative matters, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Pay request PR8-Magney
• Pay request PR1-GM Hasphalt
• Pay request PR5-WM Mueller
• Assessor contract
• Resolution on city clerk-treasurer

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials (a report and exhibit). No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine or preparatory.

• Agenda approval
• Review of PR-REPORT.PDF
• Review of PR-EXHIBIT.PDF

City Council

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will discuss several items, including a revised concept for the Prairie Ridge development, a review of the city's organizational plan with a fire/emergency services presentation and compensation proposals, and updates on the Art Walk and Pickleball Commission. They will also discuss the West Metro Business Park and the state law change on THC. No final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Prairie Ridge Development Revision Concept
• Emergency Services/Fire presentation and draft organizational plan review
• Review of compensation plan proposals
• Discussion of West Metro Business Park
• Discussion of THC state law change

The Delano City Council held a special meeting to review organizational plans, including a presentation on emergency services and a draft city organizational chart. No formal votes were taken; the Prairie Ridge Development Revision was tabled, and the compensation plan discussion was deferred to the next meeting. The Council directed staff to facilitate discussions between arts and pickleball groups regarding land use near Highway 12.

• Tabled Prairie Ridge Development Revision Concept for later discussion
• Received presentation on emergency services operational plan; no formal action taken
• Reviewed draft city organizational plan; no formal action taken
• Deferred compensation plan proposals to next Council meeting
• Directed staff to meet with arts and pickleball groups to discuss land use options near Highway 12

City Council

The Delano City Council is meeting to consider a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Parkview Hills North development, along with several other items including a storm shelter ordinance, a rebranding proposal, and various repair and improvement projects. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and resolutions, indicating a mix of decisions and discussions.

• Parkview Hills North rezoning and preliminary plat
• Storm shelter ordinance and FEMA-related item
• Rebranding RFP and proposals
• Repair of Highway 221 and other street projects
• Election judges appointment

The Delano City Council approved a comprehensive plan amendment, zoning map amendment, and preliminary plat for the 64-lot Parkview Hills North subdivision, with an added trail on the west side of County Road 16. The council also approved an ordinance requiring storm shelter protection for single-family homes built slab on grade, and authorized storm sewer improvements for Fox Meadow. Several agenda items were removed, including the stucco repair bids and the draft organizational plan.

• Approved Parkview Hills North preliminary plat, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendment (4-0)
• Approved ordinance requiring storm shelters for slab-on-grade single-family homes (4-0)
• Authorized storm sewer improvements for Fox Meadow (4-0)
• Approved Replace, Inc. for city rebranding project
• Approved consent items B, C, D, F, G, I as presented
• Approved consent items H and E (charitable gambling, DEED grant) (4-0)
• Cancelled August 2, 2022 City Council meeting for National Night Out
• Approved June 21 and June 28, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will interview applicants and appoint a member to fill a vacant seat on the Delano Water, Light and Power Commission. The agenda contains only this single business item, with no other substantive matters discussed.

• Interview applicants for vacant Delano Water, Light and Power Commission seat
• Appoint member to fill vacant commission seat

The Delano City Council held a special meeting to interview and appoint a member to fill a vacant seat on the Delano Water, Light, and Power Commission. Larry Bartles was interviewed and appointed by unanimous vote (motion carried). The term expiration was recorded as February 28, 2022.

• Appointed Larry Bartles to the Delano Water, Light, and Power Commission (motion carried)

City Council

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will consider actions related to the Ron Clark Granite Works purchase agreement, including an amendment and a resolution supporting an application to the MHFA Tax Credit Program. The agenda contains only this special order of business before adjournment.

• Consider amendment to Ron Clark Granite Works purchase agreement
• Consider Resolution supporting application to MHFA Tax Credit Program

The Delano City Council approved a second amendment to the purchase agreement for Lot 1, Block 1 of Granite Works First Addition, changing the terms from a $1 sale to a $700,000 payment with a $675,000 credit toward development fees. The council also passed a resolution supporting Ron Clark Construction's application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) tax credit program for a proposed 55-unit apartment building, including 51 workforce housing units and 4 units for housing-insecure families. Both actions were approved unanimously, with the resolution passing by a 4-0 roll call vote.

• Approved second amendment to purchase agreement for Lot 1, Block 1 Granite Works First Addition (motion carried)
• Approved resolution of support for MHFA tax credit application by R.E.C., Inc. d/b/a Ron Clark Construction (4-0)

Spirit of Community Commission

The Spirit of Community Commission will discuss the use of pickleball courts in Delano, recap a meeting with City Planner Alan Brixius, and plan for National Night Out on August 2, 2022. The agenda also includes a sesquicentennial update and community updates from the Senior Center and Community Education.

• Discuss use of pickleball courts within the City of Delano
• Recap of meeting with City Planner, Alan Brixius
• Plans for National Night Out - Tuesday, August 2, 2022
• Sesquicentennial Update

Planning Commission

The Delano Planning Commission is reviewing a rezoning and preliminary plat application for the Parkview Hills North development. The agenda includes discussion of a storm shelter memo and a draft ordinance regarding storm shelters on slab-on-grade buildings. The commission will likely make a recommendation on these items.

• Parkview Hills North rezoning and preliminary plat
• Storm shelter memo and slab-on-grade ordinance draft

Park and Recreation Commission

The Delano Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss naming a park, consider a community education proposal for a summer pickleball league, hear public comment about pickleball courts, and discuss the capital improvement plan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April and May 2022 meetings.

• Discuss park naming
• Consider Community Education Proposal for Summer Pickleball League
• Public comment about pickleball courts
• Discuss Capital Improvement Plan

City Council

The Delano City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including amendments to liquor license fees, a TIF district, and various other matters. The agenda includes reports and resolutions on topics such as a senior center, wastewater treatment plant, and public works seasonal staffing. The meeting will also cover claims and other routine business.

• Liquor license fee amendment (O-22-_-LIQUORAMEND)
• Resolution on fees (R-22-15-FEES)
• TIF district discussion (6D-TIFDISTRICT)
• Senior center report (6A-SENIORCENTER)
• Wastewater treatment plant report (6B-WWTP)

The Delano City Council approved a liquor license for the Delano Municipal Ballpark, allowing the Delano Athletic Club to sell alcohol at games. The council also adopted an ordinance and resolution amending city code and fees for liquor sales at baseball ballparks. Additionally, the council approved the Granite Works Phase 2 apartment building plans and canceled the July 5 meeting.

• Approved liquor license for Delano Municipal Ballpark (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 5 for ballpark liquor fees (4-0)
• Adopted resolution amending liquor license fees (4-0)
• Approved PUD Final Stage and Building Plans for Granite Works Phase 2 (4-0)
• Canceled July 5, 2022 regular meeting
• Approved consent items including Friends of the Delano Senior Center nonprofit funding
• Approved claims listing for June 8-21, 2022
• Awarded Employee of the Year recipients in executive session

Spirit of Community Commission

The Spirit of Community Commission is meeting to discuss several community topics, including a proposal from the Delano Council of Arts and Culture regarding a sculpture garden and pickleball courts, and the City Council's response to a bias, discrimination, and hate crime statement. The commission will also review past events like the May 7 Community Expo, Circle of Opportunity forum, and Citizen Academy, and discuss the Government Alliance for Racial Equity (GARE) and input for National Night Out on August 2, 2022. This is a regular meeting with no formal votes or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Delano Council of Arts and Culture proposal for Sculpture Garden and Pickle Ball Courts
• City Council response to Bias, Discrimination and Hate Crime Statement
• Review of May 7 Community Expo
• Review of Circle of Opportunity forum and Citizen Academy
• Input for National Night Out on August 2, 2022

Planning Commission

This agenda lists only agenda items and attached meeting materials, with no substantive decisions or discussions described. The commission is set to review reports and exhibits for two projects, identified as PHN and GW2, but no details are provided in the agenda text.

• Review of PHN report and exhibits
• Review of PHN engineering document
• Review of GW2 report and exhibits

City Council

The provided agenda contains a list of various meeting materials and documents but lacks specific details regarding the substance of the items. The document serves as a placeholder or index for upcoming discussions and decisions.

• Review of various event and contract documents
• Discussion regarding attorney and sheriff contracts
• Review of outdoor music event materials

The Delano City Council adopted a resolution and ordinance prohibiting the application and/or issuance of new billboard signs for twelve months, allowing time to review codes. The council also approved an increase in policing contract hours with the Wright County Sheriff's Department, raising daily coverage from 16 to 20 hours. Several other items were approved, including design service proposals for the Ice Park project and various licenses and permits.

• Adopted resolution prohibiting billboard sign applications/issuance (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting billboard sign applications/issuance (5-0)
• Approved increase in policing contract hours (4-1)
• Authorized staff to seek design service proposals for Ice Park project
• Approved $11,107 bid for City Hall office remodel
• Approved temporary street closure and outdoor music for Brickside Grille and Tap
• Authorized five outdoor music dates for Lupine Brewing Company
• Adopted resolution ordering EAW for Capstone Homes development

City Council

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will hold a discussion-only meeting covering several topics: Legacy Woods utilities, a County Line Road development proposal, utility rates, an organizational plan, a rebranding RFP, and the city administrator's employment contract. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Legacy Woods utilities
• Discuss County Line Road development proposal
• Discuss utility rates
• Discuss rebranding RFP for the City of Delano
• Discuss city administrator employee contract

The Delano City Council held a special meeting on May 31, 2022, and took several actions. They approved a reduction in the sanitary sewer user fee from $13.26 to $9.94 per 1,000 gallons, which will save the average residential user about $16.60 per month. They also approved a salary increase for the City Administrator, setting the step range from $59.39 to $69.59, effective June 5, 2022. The council discussed but took no formal action on Legacy Woods utilities, a County Line Road development proposal, an organizational plan, and a rebranding RFP.

• Approved sanitary sewer user fee reduction from $13.26 to $9.94 per 1,000 gallons
• Approved City Administrator salary increase to Step 1: $59.39 - Step 9: $69.59 (3-1-1)
• Approved City Administrator salary increase effective June 5, 2022 (4-0)
• Discussed Legacy Woods temporary lift station, no formal action
• Discussed County Line Road development proposal, no formal action
• Discussed organizational plan, no formal action
• Discussed rebranding RFP, council advised proceeding

Park and Recreation Commission

The Delano Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss several development proposals, including Capstone and Parkview North, and to receive updates on the Ice Park, Splashpad, and baseball park improvements. They will also review the Parks Capital Improvement Plan and address signage and bleacher plans. The meeting includes public comment from the Delano Arts Council.

• Discuss Capstone Development Proposal
• Discuss Parkview North Development Proposal
• Update on Ice Park Project
• Review Parks Capital Improvement Plan
• Discuss Delano Municipal Baseball Park Improvement Proposals

The Park and Recreation Commission unanimously approved proceeding with the right field deck project at Delano Municipal Baseball Park. The board also discussed the Capstone Homes development proposal, where staff expressed concern about the proposed 0.8-acre park dedication, and heard from the Delano Arts Council about the Sculpture Park. No formal action was taken on these discussion items.

• Approved proceeding with right field deck at Delano Municipal Baseball Park (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 7:37pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Delano City Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including the final plat for Greywood 2nd Addition and a final-stage planned unit development (PUD). The council will also review proposals for a senior center van purchase, a sculpture garden, and a garden club proposal, along with various ordinances and claims.

• Greywood 2nd Addition final plat and final stage PUD resolution
• Senior center van purchase: RFA and bids
• Big Woods Garden Club proposal and 2022 Sculpture Garden proposal
• Farniok ordinance and exhibits
• Bunn ordinance and exhibits

The Delano City Council approved the final plat for the Greywood 2nd Addition, a single-family residential subdivision with 81 lots, along with the final stage PUD and PUD zoning. The council also adopted an ordinance annexing 1.66 acres at 8467 County Road 16 SE, approved a zoning map amendment for 3946 County Road 30 SE, and amended the zoning ordinance to allow self-storage facilities as a conditional use in certain districts. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Greywood 2nd Addition final plat, final stage PUD, and PUD zoning (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance annexing property at 8467 County Road 16 SE (4-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 3946 County Road 30 SE from R-2 to R-E (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing self-storage facilities as conditional use in B-W, I-1, and I-2 districts (4-0)
• Approved consent items including Senior Center van purchase, Big Woods Garden Club gardens, 4th of July licenses, and River Street Jam event license (4-0)
• Adopted resolutions authorizing conveyance and sale of 133 3rd Street N (4-0)
• Approved City Claims for May 4-17, 2022

Spirit of Community Commission

The Spirit of Community Commission will hear a presentation from City Planner Alan Brixius regarding Delano’s comprehensive plan. The commission will also receive information on developing the Sculpture Garden and Pickle Ball courts.

• Comprehensive plan presentation by City Planner Alan Brixius
• Development of city property in the Sculpture Garden and Pickle Ball courts
• Review of May 7 city Expo
• Discussion regarding Circles of Opportunity forum

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only a list of meeting materials and document filenames. There is no descriptive text regarding specific proposals, decisions, or discussion topics.

City Council

The Delano City Council is meeting to discuss a fire and emergency services study with Jerry Streich. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and the special order of business for this discussion. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Discussion with Jerry Streich regarding fire and emergency services study

The Delano City Council met and heard a presentation from Jerry Streich on the ongoing fire and emergency services study by Capstone Public Sector Solutions. No formal decisions were made; the council advised Streich to complete the comprehensive report for discussion at a future meeting.

• Heard presentation on fire and emergency services study
• Advised consultant to complete report for next meeting discussion

City Council

The provided agenda consists of a list of various meeting materials and attachments. The document does not contain specific details regarding the topics, motions, or decisions to be discussed.

• Review of various municipal documents and PDFs
• Information regarding website RFPs and vendors
• Documents related to turf management and mowing

The Delano City Council approved the Public Art Application for the library façade, the architectural plans for a single-family home at 133-3rd Street N, and rescinded the existing Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan in favor of an updated statement of purpose. The council also approved consent items including a liquor license for River Street Jam, authorization for Elephant Joe's Coffee, and renewal of the MnDOT partnership contract. A request to fund a new senior center van was tabled.

• Approved Public Art Application for Library Façade (unanimous)
• Approved architectural plans for 133-3rd Street N (unanimous)
• Rescinded Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan (unanimous)
• Updated Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including liquor license for River Street Jam, Elephant Joe's Coffee authorization, and MnDOT contract renewal (unanimous)
• Tabled funding for new senior center van
• Approved claims for April 20 - May 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Entered and exited closed session to discuss purchase agreement for PID 107500114303

Park and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to hold a discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan with the City Planner. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Comprehensive Plan discussion with City Planner

The Park and Recreation Commission held a discussion with City Planner Alan Brixius to provide input for the upcoming 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Members shared positive and negative attributes of Delano, challenges, and priorities, including housing affordability, small business growth, and park improvements. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes from March meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Economic Development Authority will discuss the 2023 Street Improvements project and receive an update on the Public Works/DMU Joint Facility. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a Significant Industrial User agreement with KLN.

• 2023 Street Improvements project
• Update on the Public Works/DMU Joint Facility
• Significant Industrial User (SIU) agreement with KLN

The Delano City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. They discussed the 2023 Street Improvements project, identifying streets for reconstruction and considering moving Area 2 to 2024. The Public Works/DMU Joint Facility project is on hold pending DMU's decision, and the council discussed updating the Significant Industrial User (SIU) agreement with Tuffy's, including potential continuous sampling.

• No formal action taken on 2023 Street Improvements; staff to work on bids
• Area 2 of street improvements moved to 2024 projects
• Public Works/DMU Joint Facility project placed on hold
• Council agreed continuous sampling would be best for SIU agreement with Tuffy's

Public Safety Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are a template and a PDF from a previous March 7 meeting, so the commission is likely handling routine business or reviewing prior materials.

City Council

The Delano City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a development option for Prairie Ridge, a joint resolution, and an agreement related to an ice park. The agenda includes various supporting documents for these items, but the specific actions are not detailed in the provided text.

• Prairie Ridge development with exhibits, engineer, HOA, bylaws, and declaration
• Joint resolution and option for item 8C1A
• Ice park agreement with draft memorandum and outline
• Various contracts including DWS Electrical, WWTP, Stantec, and Wilburs

The Delano City Council approved the orderly annexation of three parcels (Running, Otto, Rutherford) for the Capstone residential development, adopted the Prairie Ridge final plat for 38 single-family lots, and authorized a feasibility study for a new ice park. The council also approved consent items including a fire panel replacement at the library and an outdoor music event.

• Adopted joint resolution for orderly annexation of Franklin Township land (4-0)
• Adopted ordinances annexing Running and Otto properties (4-0)
• Approved Prairie Ridge preliminary and final plat (4-0)
• Authorized execution of MOU and feasibility phase for Ice Park Project
• Approved consent items including fire panel replacement at Delano Library
• Approved consent items including outdoor music event at Wilber's Coffee
• Approved city claims for April 6-19, 2022

City Council

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will discuss several items, including a proposed Delano Ice Park, the Wright County Sheriff's contract, an organizational plan and staffing, and a refuse contract. The council will also consider an amendment to a purchase agreement for 133 3rd Street and discuss a purchase agreement for a property, which may be closed for real estate negotiations.

• Discuss Delano Ice Park concept
• Discuss Wright County Sheriff's contract
• Discuss refuse contract
• Consider amendment to purchase agreement for 133 3rd Street
• Discuss purchase agreement for PID 107-058-001020 (may be closed for negotiations)

Spirit of Community Commission

The Spirit of Community Commission is meeting to review plans for the May 7 Delano Community Expo, discuss ideas for a Bias, Discrimination, and Hate Crime Statement, and receive updates on Highway 12 options and the Citizen Academy. The agenda also includes community updates from the Senior Center and Community Education. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Review plans for Delano Community Expo on May 7 (9a-1p)
• Ideas for Bias, Discrimination, and Hate Crime Statement (BDHC)
• Update on Highway 12 options
• Update on Citizen Academy
• Community updates: Senior Center, Community Education

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Delano Planning Commission meeting. The only listed items are the agenda and meeting materials, which include documents related to a capstone project. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

• Review of capstone project documents
• Review of capstone project exhibits

City Council

The Delano City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of items, including a fire department panel, a library fire panel, polling place changes, a copier purchase, an auction, park improvements, a bench, a cable caster, a granite works contract, a dog park, disc golf, and McKinley Parkway. The agenda includes several attached documents for review, but the specific actions are not detailed in the agenda text.

• Fire department panel (6A_FD-LUCAS)
• Library fire panel (6B_LIBRARYFIREPANEL)
• Polling place (6C_POLLINGPLACE1)
• Copier (6D_COPIER1)
• Auction (6E_AUCTION)

The Delano City Council approved plans for the Nutrisource Pet Park, a new dog park funded partly by a $15,000 donation from Tuffy's in exchange for naming rights. The council also approved a $15,000 contribution to renovate the Delano Disc Golf Course, awarded a bid for the McKinley Parkway SW project to GMH Asphalt Corporation, and approved Central Park Ballfield improvements. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved plans for Nutrisource Pet Park (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for Delano Disc Golf Course renovation (unanimous)
• Awarded McKinley Parkway SW bid to GMH Asphalt Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved Central Park Ballfield improvements (unanimous)
• Approved deed conveying Outlot D and E of Granite Works Addition (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including fire department equipment, copier lease, and park equipment (unanimous)

Park and Recreation Commission

The Delano Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and review several park projects and amenities. Items on the agenda include an ice park, a playground opportunity with Landscape Structures, a disc golf course project, pickleball, a dog park plan presentation, and baseball field bleachers. The commission will also review items from previous meetings.

• Ice Park Discussion
• Landscape Structures Playground Opportunity
• Disc Golf Course Project
• Pickleball Discussion
• Dog Park Plan Presentation

The Park and Recreation Commission approved funding for the Delano Disc Golf Course project at $15,000, and approved installing a Landscape Structures playground structure at the Savannah Trail park. They also approved a dog park plan with modifications, and authorized Joe Schleper for bleacher purchases. The ice park project remains under study with a preliminary cost estimate of $4 million.

• Approved $15,000 for Delano Disc Golf Course project (motion carried)
• Approved installation of Landscape Structures playground equipment at Savannah Trail park (motion carried)
• Approved dog park plan without priced obstacles, expanded to include fenced larger dog area and water bottle filler (motion carried)
• Authorized Joe Schleper for 2022 bleacher purchases (motion carried)
• Approved agenda and February minutes (motions carried)

City Council

The provided agenda contains a list of various meeting materials and documents but lacks specific descriptions of proposed actions or decisions. The document serves as a collection of attachments for review by the City Council.

• Review of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) modifications
• Discussion of downtown plan documents
• Review of staffing study
• Review of citygate and claims documents

The Delano City Council approved the 2040 Downtown Plan, which outlines large-, mid-, and small-scale projects for downtown improvements, and will become part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The council also approved the installation of a dynamic speed feedback sign on County Road 16, partnering with Wright County. Consent items were approved, including the sale of the GBT to Fergus Power Pump and a contract for a fire department study.

• Adopted resolution R-22-05 approving the 2040 Downtown Plan (4-0)
• Approved installation of dynamic speed feedback sign on County Road 16
• Approved sale of existing GBT to Fergus Power Pump for $12,000
• Approved First Amendment to Purchase Agreement with Ron Clark for Granite Works Redevelopment
• Approved Development Agreement for Legacy Woods Second Addition
• Authorized contract with Capstone for fire department staffing/operations study
• Approved trade-in of 2008 Bobcat 2100 and purchase of Bobcat Toolcat UW Utility Work Machine
• Approved City Claims for March 2-15, 2022

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting with only agenda and meeting materials listed. The commission will review documents related to the downtown plan, including a presentation and resolutions, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of downtown plan documents (DOWNTOWNPLAN.PDF, DOWNTOWNPLAN-PP.PDF, DOWNTOWNPLAN-PN.PDF, DOWNTOWNPLAN-RES.PDF)

City Council

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss three main topics: the Delano Community Expo, a Bias, Discrimination and Hate Crime Policy, and an Inclusive Parks Initiative. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Delano Community Expo
• Discuss Bias, Discrimination and Hate Crime Policy
• Discuss Inclusive Parks Initiative

City Council

The City Council and Economic Development Authority will review council and commission policies and procedures. The meeting includes updates on current city projects and the 2022 Core Strategies and Goals Program.

• Review of City Council and Commission policies and procedures
• Update on current city projects
• Discussion of 2022 City of Delano Core Strategies and Goals Program

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority held a special joint workshop with city commissions. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, covering data practices and policies, current city projects, and the city's 2022 core strategies and goals. The workshop adjourned with no further business.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was informational only

Public Safety Commission

The Delano Public Safety Commission is meeting to review its agenda and meeting materials, including reports from the sheriff's office and a crime report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of sheriff's report (5A-SHERIFF.PDF)
• Review of crime report (5C-CR16.PDF)
• Review of work crew report (3B-WCREPORT.PDF)

The Delano Public Safety Commission recommended installing a permanent dynamic speed feedback sign along CSAH 16 near Honey Tree Dr., with costs split 50/50 with Wright County. It also recommended investigating street lighting on 7th Street in the Business Park, directed staff to address a downtown alley complaint, and directed staff to place the city's solar-powered speed sign on River Street first. No formal votes were recorded; all actions were recommendations or directives.

• Recommended installation of dynamic speed feedback sign on CSAH 16 (cost split 50/50 with Wright County)
• Recommended investigation of street lighting along 7th Street in Business Park
• Directed staff to look into downtown alley concerns (public urination, parking, signage)
• Directed staff to place city's solar-powered speed sign on River Street, then move to Elm Avenue

City Council

The provided agenda contains a list of file names for meeting materials but lacks descriptive text regarding specific proposals or decisions. The document serves as a placeholder for various attachments including claims and project-related files.

• Review of claims
• Discussion of gazebo and building items
• Review of sculpture and heritage center documents
• Engineering and mailbox related documents

The Delano City Council approved the Legacy Woods 2nd Addition final plat, adding 28 single-family residential lots, subject to conditions including crosswalks, conservation easements, and a development agreement. The council also authorized bidding for the McKinley Parkway SW Project and approved an event license for an alley closure at 125 Bridge Avenue East. Several other items were approved, including the sculpture walk application and Heritage Center elevator construction proposal.

• Approved Legacy Woods 2nd Addition final plat (4-0)
• Authorized bidding for McKinley Parkway SW Project (4-0)
• Approved event license for alley closure at 125 Bridge Avenue East
• Approved public art application for annual sculpture walk and base funding
• Authorized event license and outdoor sales for Sculpture Walk Unveiling Festival
• Approved Heritage Center Elevator Construction Project proposal
• Approved hiring two Motor Vehicle Assistants
• Approved roof replacement at Central Park gazebo

Park and Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss proposals for play equipment and a dog/pet park. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a hockey/skating facility and an update from the Downtown Task Force.

• Discussion of hockey/skating facility
• Discussion of dog/pet park
• Play equipment proposal
• Downtown Task Force update

The Park and Recreation Commission voted to send the second ice arena proposal to the City Council, with the condition that concerns about location, community use, and alcohol use be studied and brought back for further discussion before final approval. The Commission also approved accepting a $15,000 naming rights offer from KLN Family Brands Tuffy's for the new dog park, naming it 'Nutri-Source Pet Park' for a 10-15 year term. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussed or postponed.

• Approved motion to send ice arena proposal to Council with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved accepting KLN Family Brands Tuffy's offer to name dog park 'Nutri-Source Pet Park' for 10-15 years (unanimous)
• Postponed consideration of December 1, 2021 minutes to a future meeting

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials, including a document labeled DELANO_ICE_PARK.PDF. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Agenda approval
• Meeting materials, including DELANO_ICE_PARK.PDF

City Council

The Delano City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including an annexation, a wastewater treatment plant project, and various contracts. The agenda includes multiple resolutions and proposals, but the specific actions are not detailed in the provided text.

• Annexation proposal (BACKES-ANNEXATION.PDF)
• Wastewater treatment plant project (6A-PR4_WWTP.PDF)
• McKinley street project (6B-PR1_MCKINLEY.PDF)
• Liquor store item (6E-LIQUOR.PDF)
• Sign ordinance (SIGN-ORDINANCE.PDF)

Planning Commission

The Delano Planning Commission is meeting to discuss an annexation request (Backes), engineering materials for Parkview North, and a proposed sign ordinance. The agenda lists these items for review but does not state whether decisions will be made.

• Backes annexation request and exhibits
• Parkview North engineering materials
• Sign ordinance review
• Sign-related documents

Spirit of Community Commission

The commission will discuss a hate-crime response plan with Sheriff Deringer and review updates on the Inclusive Parks initiative and Circles of Opportunity. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a potential city policy for mask requirements.

• Discussion with Sheriff Deringer regarding the hate-crime response plan
• Inclusive parks initiative update
• Discussion on adopting a mask requirement policy
• Delano Expo update
• Circles of Opportunity update

The Spirit of Community Commission discussed the city's hate-crime response plan with Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer, who expressed concerns about compliance. Members Ted, Nick, and Chad will work with the sheriff on revisions and bring them back to the commission. No formal decisions were made on this or other agenda items; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved December 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Commissioners to work with Sheriff on hate-crime plan revisions
• Nick to follow up on sidewalk snow removal with zoning official Jake Rock
• Discussed inclusive parks action steps (no vote)
• Discussed mask policy (no decision)
• Discussed Delano Expo plans (no date set)

City Council

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will meet to conduct interviews and appoint applicants to various boards and commissions, and to appoint council liaisons for those bodies. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Interview and appoint applicants to various boards and commissions
• Appoint Council liaisons for various boards and commissions

The Delano City Council held a special meeting to interview and appoint applicants to various boards and commissions. All appointments were approved unanimously and will expire on February 28, 2025. No changes were made to council liaison appointments.

• Appointed Ryan Hayes and Jonathan Werth to Park and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Josh Gehlen and Matthew Schmidt to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Greg Dobbs, Greg Keller, and Brody Pool to Public Safety Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Chad Kestner to Spirit of Community Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Nick Willing to Water, Light, and Power Commission (unanimous)
• Made no changes to council liaison appointments

City Council

This agenda is largely procedural, consisting of meeting minutes from previous council meetings and various reports. The council is reviewing these documents, including items related to Prairie Ridge, a smoke shop, and public works projects.

• Meeting minutes from March 2022 through January 2022
• Prairie Ridge resolution and ordinance
• Smoke shop resolution
• Public works and municipal utilities reports from Oertel Architects and Stantec
• Groundwater phase 2 report

The Delano City Council approved a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Prairie Ridge subdivision, creating 85 single-family lots south of 90th Street, subject to conditions including tree preservation and street design changes. The council also approved a site and building plan for a new retail use at 451 Babcock Circle, and authorized moving forward with Oertel Architects for a joint Public Works/DMU facility, contingent on DMU Commission approval. Additionally, the council approved a purchase agreement for Lot 2, Block 1, Granite Works Addition after a closed session.

• Adopted resolution R-22-02 approving zoning map amendment, conditional use permit/PUD, and preliminary plat for Prairie Ridge (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance O-22-01 amending zoning map for Prairie Ridge (4-0)
• Adopted resolution R-22-03 approving site and building plans for 451 Babcock Circle (4-0)
• Approved moving forward with Oertel Architects for joint Public Works/DMU facility, contingent on DMU Commission approval (4-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for sale of Lot 2, Block 1, Granite Works Addition (4-0)
• Approved Pay Request No. 3 for WWTP Modifications Project
• Authorized Firefighter appointments, including removing probationary status for John Wick and Josh Streich and appointing Jason Drager and Leif Borg as Department Chaplains

Planning Commission

The agenda lists the review of three specific planning reports: PR, NB, and SIGNS. No specific project names, addresses, or dollar amounts are provided in the text, only the document filenames. The meeting appears to be a standard review session for these submitted items.

• Review of PR-REPORT.PDF and associated exhibits
• Review of NB-REPORT.PDF and associated exhibits
• Review of SIGNS-REPORT.PDF and associated exhibit

City Council

The provided agenda contains only file names and document templates without specific item descriptions or proposed actions. There is no information available regarding specific decisions, discussions, or ordinances for this meeting.

The Delano City Council approved a purchase agreement for 133 3rd Street N after a closed executive session, with a 5-0 vote. Consent items were approved, including hiring a part-time facility host and a part-time senior center van driver, and authorizing the city administrator to attend a leadership program. The council also approved city claims for the period December 22, 2021, to January 4, 2022.

• Approved purchase agreement for 133 3rd Street N (5-0)
• Approved consent items B, C, D, E (5-0)
• Approved consent item A: hire part-time facility host (5-0)
• Approved hire of part-time senior center van driver (5-0)
• Authorized city administrator to attend ICMA Gettysburg Leadership Program (5-0)
• Approved city claims for Dec 22, 2021 – Jan 4, 2022