East Gull Lake public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The East Gull Lake City Council adopted the 2023 final levy of $883,900 and approved several contracts and grants. They accepted a $3,968 proposal for a Transportation Alternatives grant application, a $7,710 plan review for Norway Ridge (developer-reimbursed), and signed onto a PFAS Cost Recovery Program. The council also approved a $7,700 DNR ski trail grant and set the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Adopted Resolution 12:02-22 certifying 2023 final levy of $883,900 (5-0)
- Accepted WSB proposal for $3,968 to prepare Transportation Alternatives grant application using Park & Trails funds (5-0)
- Accepted WSB proposal to review Norway Ridge plan for not to exceed $7,710, with developer reimbursement (5-0)
- Signed onto PFAS Cost Recovery Program as presented by staff (5-0)
- Approved application to Sourcewell for $2,775 reimbursement of MWRWA Micro Loan issuance costs (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 12:01-22 establishing 2023 election polling place (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 12:03-22 approving raffle permit for Brainerd Lakes Chapter Muskies at Cragun's Legacy on March 25, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule, including rescheduled dates (5-0)
Planning Commission
The East Gull Lake Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on November 29, 2022. They approved the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. The commission discussed an ordinance review/revision process and received an update on an airport grant request submitted to MnDOT. No public hearings or new business were conducted.
- Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved the minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
Council
The East Gull Lake City Council approved a lot split for Nancy Carlson without requiring a 33-foot right-of-way easement, authorized up to $3,000 for a hangar layout plan as part of an airport layout study, and granted $1.00/hour raises to two wastewater employees who obtained their Class C and D licenses. The council also adopted a resolution for special assessments on delinquent wastewater bills and transferred funds to wastewater debt service funds.
- Approved Lot Split #2022-61 (Nancy Carlson) as presented by the Planning Commission, excluding the 33-foot ROW easement condition
- Authorized Administrator to obtain a contract from SEH for a hangar layout plan as part of the ALP study, not to exceed $3,000, pending 95% MnDOT funding
- Approved preparing a grant application for the ALP by June 1, 2023
- Approved $1.00/hour raises for employees 44 and 47 effective November 1, 2022, for obtaining wastewater certificates
- Approved transfer of funds from wastewater fund to wastewater debt service funds ($130,000 to fund 301; $34,163.02 to fund 304)
- Adopted Resolution 11:01-22 for Special Assessment for Delinquent Wastewater Billings 2023
- Decided to stay with PEIP health insurance through the end of the two-year contract in 2023
- Approved allowing employees over age 65 to be eligible for the current HSA amount offset with a pay increase to switch to Medicare
Planning Commission
The East Gull Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 25, 2022, and discussed two old business items: whether to recommend hiring a professional airport consultant for the city airport, and an update to the city ordinance, noting that Brian Haskamp was hired for the project and a committee was formed with Commissioners Bridges and Buxton and the Administrator. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was otherwise procedural with no public hearings or new business.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Discussed hiring airport consultant (no decision recorded)
- Discussed ordinance update; committee formed with Bridges, Buxton, and Administrator (no formal vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Council
The council adopted Resolution 10:02-22 authorizing property tax abatement to finance various road, trail, and bridge improvements, including work on Gull Point Rd, Leewood Lane, and Suomi Drive. They also approved a $250,000 temporary general obligation tax abatement note (Series 2022A) and hired Integrity Public Services Solutions for up to $55,000 to amend the city code. Several land-use applications were decided, including approval of a conditional use permit for fill and a variance for a structure, while one CUP was denied.
- Adopted Resolution 10:02-22 approving property tax abatement for road, trail, and bridge improvements (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 10:04-22 authorizing $250,000 temporary general obligation tax abatement note (5-0)
- Hired Integrity Public Services Solutions for city code amendments at not to exceed $55,000 (5-0)
- Approved CUP 2022-56 Remmick for fill outside shore impact zone (5-0)
- Approved Variance 2022-64 Ude for structure encroaching on Scenic Drive ROW (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Denied CUP 2022-65 Mullaney as recommended by Planning Commission (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 10:03-22 approving CSAH 70 right of way plat #5 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 10:01-22 appointing election judges for general election (4-0, 1 abstention)
Planning Commission
The East Gull Lake Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of a conditional use permit for a fence exceeding height limits (2022-65 Mullaney CUP) and recommended approval of a variance for a structure in a bluff (2022-64 Ude Variance) with conditions. The commission also recommended approval of a conditional use permit for fill import (2022-56 Remmick CUP) and approved a lot split (2022-56 Carlson) subject to easement verification.
- Recommended approval of 2022-56 Remmick CUP for fill import (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of 2022-64 Ude Variance for bluff structure with conditions (unanimous)
- Recommended denial of 2022-65 Mullaney CUP for fence exceeding height (unanimous)
- Approved lot split 2022-56 Carlson subject to easement verification (unanimous)
Council
The council adopted Resolution 09:01-22 certifying a $963,900 proposed levy for 2023, covering general fund, public safety, wastewater, roads, bonds, parks, and planning. Three conditional use permits (Campbell, Letnes, Slade) were approved. A contract with WSB for Pine Beach WWTF headworks improvements was approved for up to $56,300. A 5G antenna update by SBA Towers II LLC was not acted on, resulting in automatic approval. No decisions were made on ordinance updates, airport plan, or sketch plan reviews.
- Adopted Resolution 09:01-22 certifying $963,900 proposed levy for 2023 (4-0 roll call)
- Approved CUP 2022-43 (Campbell) with additional landscape plan condition (4-0)
- Approved CUP 2022-44 (Letnes) subject to Planning Commission conditions (4-0)
- Approved CUP 2022-48 (Slade) subject to Planning Commission conditions (4-0)
- Approved contract with WSB for Pine Beach WWTF headworks improvements, not to exceed $56,300 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including August minutes, financials, check register, payroll, and fireworks permit (4-0)
- No action on SBA Towers II LLC 5G antenna update; automatic approval by default
- Tabled decision on ordinance update services until next meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended hiring Brian Balstad of Integrity Public Service Solutions to update the city ordinance, and recommended moving forward with an airport layout plan and leasing hangars. They approved a conditional use permit for Craig Campbell (2022-43) and for Slade (2022-48), and tabled the Letnes CUP (2022-44) to September 6, 2022. No decisions were made on sketch plan reviews for Maxson, Handahl, or Ude projects.
- Recommended hiring Brian Balstad to update city ordinance (unanimous)
- Recommended moving forward with airport layout plan and leasing hangars (unanimous)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit 2022-43 (Campbell) with conditions including new grinder station (unanimous)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit 2022-48 (Slade) with conditions including driveway adjustment for white pine tree (unanimous)
- Tabled Conditional Use Permit 2022-44 (Letnes) to September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved August 30, 2022 agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved July 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Council
The East Gull Lake City Council approved the 2021 audit, increased sewer access connection fees from $3,200 to $4,200, adopted a resolution to spend ARPA funds on lost revenue, and approved a conditional use permit for Domogalla with conditions. The council also increased a micro-loan for road repairs from $200,000 to $250,000 and tabled a proposal for design services for a Parshall flume.
- Approved 2021 Audit by Schlenner Wenner & Co (unanimous)
- Approved CUP 2022-39 for Domogalla with conditions (unanimous)
- Increased SAC fees from $3,200 to $4,200 (unanimous)
- Accepted contract with Next Dimension Detailing for special discharges (unanimous)
- Approved renting portable restroom for tennis/pickleball court at $175/month (unanimous)
- Increased MRWA Micro-Loan from $200,000 to $250,000 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 08:01-22 to spend ARPA funds on lost revenue (4-0 roll call)
- Tabled Parshall flume design and bidding services proposal
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 2022-39 for the Domogalla property, subject to staff conditions and additional conditions including moving the building back 15 feet from the ordinary high water level, directing gutters to a stormwater retention area, eliminating the west-side garage door, and submitting a landscaping plan for approval. The commission also tabled a land-use application for equipment upgrades to the existing cell tower pending further research on 4G versus 5G effects. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals of agenda and minutes.
- Recommended approval of CUP 2022-39 (Domogalla) with conditions (unanimous)
- Tabled land-use application #2022-40 (SBA Towers) for further research (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
Council
The East Gull Lake City Council approved the final plat for Cragun's Legacy Ridge and a lot split for Cragun's E. Point, both as recommended by the Planning Commission. The council also adopted Resolution 07:02-22, issuing a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the Maxson Development. Additionally, the council approved WSB proposals for easement sketches and right-of-way acquisition services, and adopted resolutions for reimbursement bond procedures and two raffle permits.
- Approved final plat of LEGACY RIDGE (5-0)
- Approved lot split 2022-33 for Cragun's E. Point (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 07:02-22 for negative EIS determination for Maxson Development (5-0)
- Approved WSB proposal for easement sketches and right-of-way services ($2,522 + $1,712) (4-0, Hoffmann abstained)
- Approved $560 donation to Initiative Foundation for 2023 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 07:01-22 for reimbursement bond procedures (5-0)
- Authorized temporary bond amount up to $200,000 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 07:03-22 for raffle permit at Madden's on Gull (5-0)
Planning Commission
The East Gull Lake Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend a negative declaration for the Maxson Development EAW, meaning no Environmental Impact Statement is required. The commission also tabled the Larison CUP to gather more information, approved a lot split for Irma Cragun, and approved the final plat for Legacy Ridge.
- Recommended negative declaration for Maxson Development EAW (3-2)
- Tabled Larison CUP 2022-24 for more information
- Approved lot split for PID 87-029-4307 (subject to deeded access)
- Approved final plat for Legacy Ridge
Council
The East Gull Lake City Council approved a wastewater facility plan amendment, a crack sealing contract, pickleball court repainting, and several other items. They also appointed members to a new Land Use Subcommittee and approved multiple resolutions, including election judges and raffle permits.
- Adopted Resolution 06:04-22 Wastewater Facility Plan Amendment (5-0)
- Approved crack sealing quote not to exceed $16,000 (5-0)
- Approved repainting pickleball court for not to exceed $2,000 (5-0)
- Appointed Land Use Subcommittee members (5-0)
- Approved Rob Mason keeping city laptop and phone for $2.00 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 06:05-22 endorsing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (5-0)
- Approved Schlenner Wenner & Co. proposal for financial statements for $450 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 06:01-22 appointing election judges (5-0, Bergin abstained)
Planning Commission
The East Gull Lake Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or old business. They approved the agenda and prior minutes, received a report from the DNR on shoreline riprap and stormwater management, discussed a boathouse bathroom issue, and recommended Paul Tollefson and Marty Halvorson for a land use sub-committee to review city ordinances.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Recommended Paul Tollefson and Marty Halvorson for land use sub-committee, with Gene Bridges as alternate if Tollefson declines (unanimous)
Council
The East Gull Lake City Council approved the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Maxson Development, accepted a WSB proposal for design and bidding services, and approved several contracts including mosquito control and an auditor arrangement. The council also approved the Cass County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan and a raffle resolution. All votes were unanimous among those present, with some members absent.
- Approved Resolution 05:01-22, EAW for Maxson Development (4-0, Ruttger absent)
- Accepted WSB proposal for design and bidding services at $32,346.00 (unanimous)
- Awarded tennis court fence repair to earliest-completing company (unanimous)
- Approved updated arrangement letter for auditor Schlenner Wenner & Co (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-2023 Mosquito Squad contract at $19,045.20 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 05:02-22, Cass County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (3-0, Demgen & Ruttger absent)
- Appointed Laura Christensen as Entity Administrator for SAM (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 05:03-22, GCOLA raffle on July 24, 2022 (3-0, Demgen & Ruttger absent)
Planning Commission
The East Gull Lake Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) completeness for the Maxson development, subject to comments from Tradition Company. The commission also discussed a request to connect a boathouse to city sewer but did not decide, instead agreeing to seek legal consultation. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended approval of EAW completeness for Maxson development (unanimous)
- Deferred decision on city sewer connection for boathouse at PID 87-379-0130 pending legal consultation
Planning Commission
The East Gull Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met on March 29, 2022, and took only procedural actions. Two public hearings (Ordinance Change 2022-05 and Conditional Use Permit 2022-06, both regarding helipads) were canceled because the applicant withdrew the applications. The commission approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting, then adjourned.
- Approved agenda as amended (all in favor)
- Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting (all in favor)
- Canceled public hearing 2022-05 – Ordinance Change: Helipads (withdrawn by applicant)
- Canceled public hearing 2022-06 – CUP Doug Schieffer Helipad (withdrawn by applicant)
Council
The East Gull Lake City Council approved several routine items and two resolutions. It adopted Resolution 03:02-22 to apply for a DNR local trail connections grant, and Resolution 03:01-22 to re-establish precincts and polling places. The council also approved the Public Works Director job description and a contract for outdoor warning sirens. No substantive public comment or other major decisions were made.
- Adopted Resolution 03:02-22 for DNR trail grant application (3-0, 2 absent)
- Adopted Resolution 03:01-22 re-establishing precincts and polling places (3-0, 2 absent)
- Approved Public Works Director job description (3-0)
- Approved Whelen Outdoor Warning Sirens service contract (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Feb. 8 minutes, financial report, check register, payroll (3-0)
Council
The East Gull Lake City Council approved a $66,580 contract with Rardin for the Ruth Lake Outlet Project, funded by the Ruth Lake Association. They also approved a $7,649 fee for WSB to assemble funding applications for the 2023 project, and adopted three raffle permits for local events. The meeting was routine with no major policy changes.
- Approved $66,580 contract with Rardin for Ruth Lake Outlet Project (unanimous)
- Approved $7,649 fee for WSB to assemble funding applications for 2023 project (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 02:01-22 for Brainerd Lakes Chapter Muskies raffle at Cragun's Legacy on April 2, 2022 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 02:02-22 for MN Sheriff's raffle at Cragun's Resort on June 7, 2022 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 02:03-22 for MN Sheriff's raffle at Cragun's Legacy on September 16, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including January 2022 check register and payroll (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The East Gull Lake Planning Commission tabled a conditional use permit (CUP 2021-95) for Larry Grimstad's ground-mounted solar array, asking the applicant to return with a screening proposal. The commission also elected Bruce Buxton as Chair and Eunice Wiebolt as Vice Chair, and discussed future code updates for cell towers, solar/wind generators, and accessory structure sizes.
- Elected Bruce Buxton as Chair (motion passed)
- Elected Eunice Wiebolt as Vice Chair for 2021 (motion passed)
- Approved agenda as presented (all present voted in favor)
- Approved minutes of November 30, 2021 meeting (all present voted in favor)
- Tabled CUP 2021-95 for solar array, pending applicant's screening proposal (all present voted in favor)
Council
The East Gull Lake City Council approved Anderson Brothers contracts for the reconstruction of Suomi Drive ($43,867.83) and Leewood Lane ($88,714.95), funded in part by Small Cities Assistance grant money. The council also approved the 2022 Summary Budget for publishing, adopted Resolution 01:01-22 for 2022 City Appointments, and approved a $9,000 airport mowing contract with Anderson's Commercial Property Maintenance. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Councilor Bergin absent.
- Approved Anderson Brothers contracts for Suomi Drive ($43,867.83) and Leewood Lane ($88,714.95) reconstruction (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 01:01-22 for 2022 City Appointments (4-0, Ruttger absent)
- Approved 2022 Summary Budget for publishing (unanimous)
- Approved airport mowing contract with Anderson's Commercial Property Maintenance for $9,000 (unanimous)
- Approved making AP payments via EFT based on approved budget (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including December 2021 minutes, financial report, and check register (unanimous)