Belle Plaine public meetings in 2024

Special City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider awarding two major construction contracts: $1,284,400 to Rochon Corporation for the Library Expansion Project and $9,128,689 to KUE Contractors, Inc. for the Police Department Facility Project. The council will also vote on adopting a job description and wage scale for a Public Works Field Supervisor and appointing Jacob Sellnow to that position.

• Resolution 24-218: Award bid to Rochon Corporation for $1,284,400 for Library Expansion Project
• Resolution 24-219: Award bid to KUE Contractors, Inc. for $9,128,689 for Police Department Facility Project
• Resolution 24-220: Adopt job description and wage scale for Public Works Field Supervisor
• Resolution 24-221: Appoint Jacob Sellnow to Public Works Field Supervisor position

The Belle Plaine City Council awarded construction bids for two major projects: $1,284,400 to Rochon Corporation for the Library Expansion Project and $9,128,689 to KUE Contractors, Inc. for the Police Department Facility Project. The council also adopted a job description and wage scale for a Public Works Field Supervisor and appointed Jacob Sellnow to that position. All actions were approved as part of the meeting's business agenda.

• Awarded Library Expansion Project bid to Rochon Corporation ($1,284,400)
• Awarded Police Department Facility Project bid to KUE Contractors, Inc. ($9,128,689)
• Adopted job description and wage scale for Public Works Field Supervisor
• Appointed Jacob Sellnow to Public Works Field Supervisor position

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $40,000 state grant for emergency radios, purchase of new fire department radios, a $45,000 library donation, and several policy updates. They will also review department reports, a pay request for the fire facility project, a change order, and a resolution about a structurally substandard building. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 24-207: Accept $40,000 grant from Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety for ARMER equipment
• Resolution 24-208: Authorize purchase of 19 APX 6000 and 9 APX 6500/ENH radios for fire department
• Resolution 24-212: Accept $45,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library
• Resolution 24-214: Authorize Change Order No. 2 for Fire Department Facility Project
• Resolution 24-216: Find a parcel occupied by a structurally substandard building

The Belle Plaine City Council approved a consent agenda including a $40,000 state grant for emergency radios, purchase of 19 portable and 9 truck radios for the fire department, a purchasing policy, and a $45,000 library donation. They also authorized Change Order No. 2 for the Fire Department Facility Project and found a parcel to be structurally substandard. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 24-207 accepting $40,000 ARMER grant
• Approved Resolution 24-208 authorizing purchase of 19 APX 6000 and 9 APX 6500 radios for fire department
• Approved Resolution 24-209 adopting purchasing policy
• Approved Resolution 24-210 establishing city administrator purchasing authority
• Approved Resolution 24-211 adopting updated personnel policy handbook
• Approved Resolution 24-212 accepting $45,000 library donation
• Approved Resolution 24-214 authorizing Change Order No. 2 for Fire Department Facility Project
• Approved Resolution 24-216 finding a parcel structurally substandard

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider adopting the 2025 final budget, tax levy, and capital improvement plan, along with approving employee wages and salaries for 2025. The council will also vote on new three-year contracts with two police and public works unions, replacing existing agreements. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed fee schedule amendment affecting water, sewer, street light, and administrative fees. The agenda also includes several routine consent items, such as minutes, appointments, and a refuse hauling contract.

• Resolution 24-199: Adopt 2025 final tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan
• Resolution 24-200: Approve 2025 city employee wages and salaries
• Ordinance 24-10: Amend fee schedule for water, sewer, street lights, and administrative fees (public hearing)
• Resolutions 24-203/24-204: Terminate LELS union agreement and approve 2025-2027 contract
• Resolution 24-201: Three-year refuse hauling agreement with The Buckingham Companies

Truth in Taxiation

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding its required Truth in Taxation public hearing to discuss the proposed 2025 property tax levy. The agenda includes only this hearing, a possible continuation hearing, and adjournment, so no other business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on Truth in Taxation (proposed 2025 property tax levy)
• Possible continuation hearing if needed

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances to allow adult-use cannabis businesses and events, amending zoning, licensing, and public health codes. The council will also consider consent agenda items including permits, resignations, appointments, and special assessments, plus a change order for the fire department facility project and final plats for Hickory Park and Tower Addition. A closed session is scheduled for labor union negotiations.

• Public hearings on Ordinance 24-07 (zoning), 24-08 (licenses), and 24-09 (public health) for adult-use cannabis
• Resolution 24-185: Change Order No. 1 to Fire Department Facility Project
• Resolution 24-186: Final plat for Hickory Park; Resolution 24-187: Final plat for Tower Addition
• Resolution 24-191: Appoint Rex Stacey to fill City Council vacancy
• Resolution 24-181: Authorize advertising for bids for Police Department facility

The Belle Plaine City Council held public hearings and adopted three ordinances amending city code to allow adult-use cannabis businesses and events, along with resolutions authorizing their summary publication. The council also approved consent agenda items including permits, officer resignation and appointment, and special assessments, and appointed Rex Stacey to fill a council vacancy.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-07 amending zoning code for adult-use cannabis
• Adopted Ordinance 24-08 amending licenses and regulations for cannabis businesses and events
• Adopted Ordinance 24-09 amending public health and protection code related to cannabis
• Approved consent agenda including large assembly permit for Santa Shack events
• Approved premise permits for Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Library, and German Days Inc.
• Accepted resignation of Officer Nicholas Erickson and appointed Jake Schneider as full-time officer
• Adopted special assessment rolls for delinquent utility accounts, fire bills, and alley improvements
• Appointed Rex Stacey as council member to fill vacancy

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and consider Resolution 24-175, which approves the summary of ballots from the November 5, 2024 general election. The meeting is largely procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution 24-175 approving summary of ballots for the November 5, 2024 general election

The Belle Plaine City Council met on November 15, 2024, and approved Resolution 24-175, which approves the summary of ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Resolution 24-175 approving summary of ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to approve minutes, set a public hearing on proposed 2025 fee changes, and consider resolutions authorizing bond issuances for public projects and improvement bonds. Department reports and a claims presentation are also on the agenda. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution 24-173: Approving issuance of Public Project Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A) by the Belle Plaine EDA
• Resolution 24-174: Awarding sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2024A
• Resolution 24-172: Approving PERA Police and Fire Retirement Plan contributions for part-time/temporary Police Officer Jake Schneider
• Call for public hearing on proposed 2025 fee schedule changes
• Presentation of claims (bills) for approval

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on the 2024 Improvement Project final assessments, two variance requests, and preliminary plats for Hickory Park and Tower Addition. They will also consider resolutions authorizing $3.73M in bonds, approving final plats, and several routine items including loans, appointments, and policy changes.

• Resolution 24-164 authorizing $3,730,000 in Public Project Revenue Bonds Series 2024B
• Final assessment hearing for the 2024 Improvement Project (Resolution 24-158)
• Variance to reduce bluff setback to 10 feet for a 220 sq ft structure at 1306 Quail Court
• Variance to allow 1,132 sq ft of accessory structures at 215 Cedar Street South (limit 900 sq ft)
• ROSE Program loans to Dan and Lori Neisen (133 Meridian St N) and Ken Meger (149 Meridian St N)

The Belle Plaine City Council approved a consent agenda including resolutions for ROSE loans, policy changes, a police officer appointment, and acceptance of a councilmember resignation. During public hearings, the council adopted the final assessment for the 2024 Improvement Project, approved variances for accessory structures at 1306 Quail Court and 215 Cedar Street South, and approved preliminary plats for Hickory Park and Tower Addition. Under business, the council authorized $3,730,000 in public project revenue bonds, approved final plats for Prairie Park and Emma Krumbees Fourth Addition, and set liability insurance limits.

• Adopted final assessment for 2024 Improvement Project (Resolution 24-158)
• Approved variance for 220 sq ft accessory structure at 1306 Quail Court (Resolution 24-159)
• Approved variance to allow 1,132 sq ft accessory structures at 215 Cedar Street South (Resolution 24-160)
• Approved preliminary plat for Hickory Park (Resolution 24-161)
• Approved preliminary plat for Tower Addition (Resolution 24-162)
• Authorized $3,730,000 public project revenue bonds Series 2024B (Resolution 24-164)
• Approved final plat for Prairie Park (Resolution 24-165)
• Approved final plat for Emma Krumbees Fourth Addition (Resolution 24-166)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to approve the consent agenda, which includes permits for community events, a well siting study, and an amendment to join a statewide volunteer firefighter plan. They will also consider three construction pay requests for the Fire Station Addition and Renovation Project and the 2023 and 2024 Improvement Projects. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Pay Request No. 2 to Project One Construction for Fire Station Addition and Renovation Project
• Pay Request No. 16 to Ryan Contracting Co. for 2023 Improvement Project
• Pay Request No. 7 to Ryan Contracting Co. for 2024 Improvement Project
• Resolution 24-153 authorizing off-site charitable gambling permit for German Days at Oktoberfest on Oct 12
• Resolution 24-154 authorizing well siting study

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider resolutions authorizing $2.57 million in general obligation bonds for the 2024 improvements project, a wastewater resilience grant application, and a special assessment deferral. Public hearings will be held on preliminary plats for the Water Resource Recovery Facility and Prairie Park. The council will also act on several development agreements and plats, and accept a council member's resignation.

• Resolution 24-149: Issue $2,570,000 in General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2024A
• Resolution 24-140: Apply for Wastewater Resilience Grant
• Public hearing: Preliminary plat for Belle Plaine Water Resource Recovery Facility (Resolution 24-141)
• Public hearing: Preliminary plat for Prairie Park (Resolution 24-142)
• Resolution 24-152: Opt to join Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider adopting the preliminary 2025 tax levy, budget, and 5-year capital plan, along with approving a contract for a private development. The consent agenda includes several resolutions, permits, and appointments. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 24-137 adopting preliminary 2025 tax levy, budget, and 5-year capital plan
• Resolution 24-136 approving contract with Brecken Place Townhomes II LLC
• Resolution 24-129 for pedestrian crossing at CH 3 and Enterprise Drive
• Resolution 24-138 for Aquatic Center pool resurfacing
• Large assembly permits for River Run, Oktoberfest, and Trick or Treating

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the consent agenda, which included permits for community events, appointments, and equipment purchases. They also adopted Resolution 24-137, setting the preliminary tax levy for 2025, the preliminary budget, and the 5-year capital plan. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including election canvass minutes and event permits
• Approved Resolution 24-137 adopting preliminary 2025 tax levy and budget
• Approved Resolution 24-136 for private development contract with Brecken Place Townhomes II LLC
• Approved pay requests for Ryan Contracting Co. for 2023 and 2024 improvement projects
• Approved Resolution 24-131 appointing Laura Crapser to Planning Commission
• Approved Resolution 24-128 authorizing purchase/lease of Elgin Pelican street sweeper
• Approved Resolution 24-129 for pedestrian crossing agreement with Scott County
• Approved Resolution 24-138 for aquatic center pool resurfacing quote

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider consent agenda items including three ROSE program loans, donations, and appointments, hold public hearings on a non-conformance expansion permit and a preliminary plat, and vote on several resolutions including a $1,922,000 bid for a water well project. The meeting also includes department reports and a presentation of claims.

• Resolution 24-124: Award $1,922,000 bid for Well No. 5, Well House and Raw Water Line Project
• Resolution 24-116/117/118: Approve ROSE Program loans to Buck Properties LLC (102 Meridian St S), Oaken House LLC (201 Meridian St S), Pankonin Enterprises (106 Main St E)
• Resolution 24-121: Accept $139,587.26 donation from Belle Plaine Festivals and Events for Union Square Park improvements
• Public hearing: Non-conformance expansion permit for detached accessory structure at 124 State Street East
• Public hearing: Preliminary plat for Emma Krumbees Fourth Addition

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education for the 2025 Library Construction Grant Program to fund the Belle Plaine Public Library Improvement Construction. The council will also approve payment requests for the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project and 2023/2024 Improvement Projects. Additionally, the council will accept the resignation of Alaina Johnston from the Aquatic Staff and approve minutes from the July 15, 2024 meetings.

• Resolution 24-113: Accept grant from Minnesota Department of Education Library Construction Grant Program 2025 for Belle Plaine Public Library Improvement Construction
• Pay Request No. 1: Pearson Brothers, Inc. for 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Pay Request No. 5: Ryan Contracting Company for 2024 Improvement Project
• Pay Request No. 14: Ryan Contracting Company for 2023 Improvement Project
• Accept resignation of Alaina Johnston, Aquatic Staff, effective July 15, 2024

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on the 2024 Improvement Project, a conditional use permit for an 11,520 sq ft accessory structure at 1051 Old Highway 169 Blvd, and a modification to Municipal Development District No. 3 to establish a housing TIF district. The council will also consider resolutions approving a ROSE loan, election judge appointments, fire relief schedules, staff changes, a police vehicle purchase, and well-being policies.

• Resolution 24-102 ordering 2024 Improvement Project improvements
• Resolution 24-106: Conditional use permit for 11,520 sq ft accessory structure at 1051 Old Highway 169 Blvd
• Resolution 24-107: Modify Municipal Development District No. 3 and establish TIF District No. 3-2 (housing)
• Resolution 24-103: ROSE loan to Brad's Barber Shop, 106 Meridian Street South
• Resolution 24-109: Purchase 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on a $2,901,091 contract for the Fire Department Facility Expansion and approve a concept plan for the Rebman Ravine Subdivision. The meeting includes four public hearings regarding property plats, street vacations, and a zoning variance. Routine business includes approving ROSE program loans and accepting a $10,000 library donation.

• Awarding bid for Fire Department Facility Expansion to Project One Construction, Inc. for $2,901,091.00
• Public hearing on preliminary plat for Apple Acres Second Addition
• Public hearing on partial vacation of Market Street North between Blocks 74 and 80
• Public hearing on variance for 1,392 sq ft of accessory structures at 327 Chestnut Street South
• Approving ROSE Program loans to Neisen's Red Door Bar and Neisen Enterprises LLC

City Council Meeting*

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items including permits for the Bar-B-Q Days festival, appointments, and resolutions. They will also discuss a preliminary engineering report for the 2025 Improvement Project, a well-being policy, and claims payments. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 24-083 accepting preliminary engineering report and calling public hearing for 2025 Improvement Project
• Resolution 24-084 approving Well Being Policy
• Pay Request No. 3 and No. 12 to Ryan Contracting for 2023 and 2024 improvement projects
• Large assembly permit and road closure for Bar-B-Q Days, July 19-21, 2024
• Temporary on-sale strong beer license for Bar-B-Q Days

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on annual liquor license renewals, a preliminary plat for Heritage Square Park, and a rezoning at 345 Meridian Street South. The council will also consider resolutions for a well project, a police facility design contract, and several consent agenda items including ROSE Program loans.

• Rezoning 345 Meridian Street South from B-2 to R-7 (Ordinance 24-06)
• Annual liquor license renewals for 2024/2025 (Resolutions 24-074, 24-075)
• Preliminary plat for Heritage Square Park (Resolution 24-076)
• ROSE Program loans to Belle Plaine Vets Club and Carco Auto Parts (Resolutions 24-072, 24-073)
• Police facility design contract with Wold Architects and Engineers (Resolution 24-079)

The Belle Plaine City Council approved a consent agenda covering staff appointments, mutual aid, liquor licenses, and loans, then held public hearings and approved a preliminary plat for Heritage Square Park, a rezoning at 345 Meridian Street South, and resolutions for a new well and police facility design. All items were approved as presented.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 24-070 (aquatic staff), 24-071 (fire mutual aid), liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie, ROSE loans to Vets Club and Carco Auto Parts, and resignation/appointment of public works staff
• Approved Resolution 24-074 and 24-075 for annual liquor license renewals
• Approved Resolution 24-076 for preliminary plat of Heritage Square Park
• Approved Ordinance 24-06 rezoning 345 Meridian Street South from B-2 to R-7
• Authorized summary publication of Ordinance 24-06 via Resolution 24-077
• Approved Resolution 24-078 to advertise for bids for Well No. 5, Well House, and Raw Water Line
• Approved Resolution 24-079 for contract with Wold Architects for police facility design

City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a continued public hearing and vote on resolutions conditionally approving the preliminary plat and development stage planned unit development plan for the Brecken Place Second Addition townhome development. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including grant applications and appointments, and take action on bids and funding requests for city projects.

• Resolution 24-054 conditionally approving preliminary plat for Brecken Place Second Addition
• Resolution 24-060 conditionally approving development stage PUD plan for Brecken Place Second Addition
• Resolution 24-067 awarding $87,392.00 bid to Pearson Bros., Inc. for 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Resolution 24-068 authorizing Wold to seek bids for Fire Department Facility Addition
• Resolution 24-069 supporting funding request for Highway 25 at Main and Walnut Street intersection improvement

The City Council conditionally approved the preliminary plat and development stage planned unit development plan for the Brecken Place Second Addition townhome development, continuing a hearing from April 15. It also awarded the 2024 pavement maintenance project to Pearson Bros., Inc. for $87,392.00, authorized seeking bids for a fire department facility addition, and supported a funding request for a Highway 25 intersection improvement project. The consent agenda included resolutions for a library construction grant application, fire department appointments, a police firearms storage grant, and an aquatic center manager appointment.

• Approved Resolution 24-054 conditionally approving preliminary plat for Brecken Place Second Addition
• Approved Resolution 24-060 conditionally approving development stage PUD plan for Brecken Place Second Addition
• Awarded 2024 pavement maintenance project bid to Pearson Bros., Inc. for $87,392.00 (Resolution 24-067)
• Authorized Wold to seek bids for fire department facility addition (Resolution 24-068)
• Supported MnDOT funding request for Highway 25 at Main and Walnut intersection improvement (Resolution 24-069)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 24-062 (library construction grant application), 24-064 (fire dept appointments), 24-065 (police firearms storage grant), 24-066 (assistant aquatic center manager)
• Accepted 2023 audit report and management letter

City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Brecken Place Second Addition townhome development, and a variance for a larger accessory structure at 1126 State Street West. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, seasonal staff appointments, a liquor license renewal hearing, a police training grant, and a one-day aquatic center admission fee. Department reports and a resolution for a Haralson Drive engineering report are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-05 rezoning Outlot B, Wildflower Ridge Subd. #2 from R-3 to R-7
• Public hearing on preliminary plat and PUD plan for Brecken Place Second Addition townhomes
• Public hearing on variance to allow 1,280 sq ft accessory structure at 1126 State Street West (code max 900 sq ft)
• Resolution 24-056 accepting $100,000 grant from MN Dept. of Public Safety for police officer training
• Resolution 24-057 authorizing preliminary engineering report for Haralson Drive 2025 improvement project

The Belle Plaine City Council approved a rezoning of Outlot B in Wildflower Ridge Subd. #2 from R-3 to R-7, conditionally approved the preliminary plat and development stage PUD for the Brecken Place Second Addition townhome development, and conditionally approved a variance for a 1,280 sq ft accessory structure at 1126 State Street West. The consent agenda was approved, including resolutions for seasonal employees, a $100,000 police training grant, and a $5 admission fee for the aquatic center anniversary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rezoning of Outlot B, Wildflower Ridge Subd. #2 from R-3 to R-7 (Ordinance 24-05)
• Conditionally approved preliminary plat for Brecken Place Second Addition (Resolution 24-054)
• Conditionally approved development stage PUD for Brecken Place Second Addition (Resolution 24-060)
• Conditionally approved variance for 1,280 sq ft accessory structure at 1126 State Street West (Resolution 24-055(A))
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 24-048 (premise permit), 24-049/24-050 (seasonal employees), 24-051 (aquatic staff), 24-052 (popsicle donation), 24-056 ($100,000 police grant), 24-058 (delinquent fire bills), 24-059 (professional appointments)
• Authorized one-day $5 admission fee for Aquatic Center 5-year anniversary on Aug 3, 2024
• Authorized preliminary engineering report for Haralson Drive (Resolution 24-057)
• Authorized extension of operating hours for 2023/2024 improvement projects (Resolution 24-060)

City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to approve routine items, hear department reports, and consider several resolutions. Key business includes authorizing a preliminary report for the 2025 Improvement Project, accepting a $2,200 donation for police bikes, and adding the day after Thanksgiving as a paid holiday. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 24-045: Accept $2,200 donation from Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce for new police bikes
• Resolution 24-046: Add day after Thanksgiving as observed paid holiday
• Resolution 24-047: Authorize preliminary report for proposed 2025 Improvement Project
• Resolution 24-022: Authorize advertising for Public Works I employee position
• Pay Request No. 1 from Ryan Contracting Co. for 2024 Improvement Project

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a $2,200 donation from the Chamber of Commerce for police bikes, approving a large assembly permit for All-Wheel Wednesdays, and adding the day after Thanksgiving as a paid holiday. The council also approved a pay request for the 2024 improvement project and authorized a preliminary report for the 2025 project, as well as advertising for a Public Works I employee. No public hearings were held.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, donation, permit, and holiday resolution
• Accepted $2,200 donation from Chamber of Commerce for police bikes
• Approved large assembly permit for All-Wheel Wednesdays (May-August 2024)
• Added day after Thanksgiving as paid holiday (Resolution 24-046)
• Approved Pay Request No. 1 for Ryan Contracting Co. for 2024 Improvement Project
• Authorized preliminary report for 2025 Improvement Project (Resolution 24-047)
• Authorized advertising for Public Works I employee (Resolution 24-022)

City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled to approve a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to support a proposed 56-unit rental townhome development called Brecken Place Second Addition. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as accepting a firefighter resignation, approving a ROSE program loan, and authorizing bids for the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project. Department reports from the Ambulance, Fire, Police, Community Service, and Community Development departments are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 24-040: Consent to create a Housing Tax Increment Financing District for the 56-unit 'Brecken Place Second Addition' development
• Resolution 24-039: Approval of a ROSE Program Loan to JJL Landholdings LLC, Paul and Sherry Miller, dba Prairie Grille and Bowl at 235 Ash Street South
• Resolution 24-043: Establishment of wage increases for Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, Aquatic Staff, and Lead Guards effective April 1, 2024
• Resolution 24-042: Authorization to purchase and install six new radio headsets for Belle Plaine Fire Department Engine 26
• Authorization for staff to advertise and seek bids for the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project

City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering minutes, a large assembly permit for the baseball tournament, fire department appointments and a resignation, and a plat extension. They will also hear department reports, consider claims, and authorize disposal of a 2017 police squad car. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine Baseball State Amateur Tournament (Aug 16-Sep 2, 2024)
• Resolution 24-037 appointing Marcus Manser and Joseph Valiant as Fire Department Lieutenants
• Resolution 24-038 extending plat recording deadline for Buesgens Commercial Center Second Addition by 180 days
• Accept resignation of Firefighter Cole Sinnamon effective Feb 28, 2024
• Authorize disposal of 2017 Chevrolet Caprice Police Department squad car

Special City Council Meeting Continued

The City Council is meeting to continue the appeal of an administration policy decision. The agenda includes reviewing related memoranda and appeal information. No specific policy details, dollar amounts, or project names are listed in the document.

• Continued Appeal of Administration Policy Decision
• Review of Mem and Appeal information

City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a variance to allow 88.5% impervious surface coverage (code max 85%) for a Casey's convenience store expansion at 828 Main Street East. The council will also consider a concept plan for Brecken Place Second Addition, an ordinance amending charitable gambling permit rules, and several resolutions including advancing state aid funds and appointing a fire chief. Consent agenda items include minutes and routine resolutions.

• Public hearing and Resolution 24-034 for 88.5% impervious surface variance at 828 Main St E (Casey's)
• Resolution 24-035 conditionally approving concept plan for Brecken Place Second Addition
• Ordinance 24-04 amending Chapter 3, Section 305.08 on charitable gambling premise permits
• Resolution 24-032 requesting advance of Municipal State Aid Funds for bond payment
• Resolution 24-033 appointing Timothy Hentges as First Assistant Fire Chief

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with one substantive item: an appeal of an administration policy decision. The rest of the agenda is procedural (pledge, roll call, agenda approval) and administrative (listing upcoming meetings). No other business items are listed.

• Appeal of Administration Policy Decision (item 4.1)
• Upcoming meetings: Design, City Council, Work Session on March 4; Presidential Primary on March 5

City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a $200,000 low-interest business subsidy loan to CBBR Properties LLC, Baumgard, Rose & Associates PLLC. The council will also vote on consent agenda items including a firefighter resignation, a St. Patrick's Day large assembly permit, a snowmobile sale, and a temporary liquor license. Other business includes accepting a proposal from Black Swan Wood Products, and amending city code on impoundment and fee schedules for impoundment and aquatic center fees.

• Public hearing and Resolution 24-030 for $200,000 low-interest loan to CBBR Properties LLC
• Resolution 24-029: Sale of 1998 Yamaha snowmobile, trailer, and rescue sled for $610.00
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church event on April 20, 2024
• Ordinance 24-02 amending impoundment code (Chapter 5, Section 501.06)
• Ordinance 24-03 amending fee schedule for impoundment and aquatic center fees

City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit and site plan for a 12,480 square foot retail store at 1201 Prosper Street. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a developer's agreement and final plat for Hickory Grove, a bid award for the 2024 improvement project, and a security system purchase for Hickory Park. Consent agenda items include appointments to commissions and an absentee ballot board.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit and site plan for 12,480 sq ft retail store at 1201 Prosper Street (Resolution 24-020)
• Hickory Grove final plat and apartments PUD plan, including developer's agreement (Resolutions 24-013 through 24-016)
• Award bid for 2024 Improvement Project (Resolution 24-017)
• Authorize purchase of Per Mar security system and cameras for Hickory Park Facilities (Resolution 24-019)
• Authorize use of one-time public safety funding from State of Minnesota (Resolution 24-021)

City Council Meeting

The Belle Plaine City Council will approve a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions, including the appointment of Cynthia Smith Strack as Temporary Acting City Administrator and the acceptance of public improvements for Brecken Place and Chatfield Commercial Park. The council will also adopt an ordinance amending regulations on sidewalk clearing and accept a final payment request from BCM Construction, Inc. for the Chatfield Commercial Project. Additionally, the meeting includes a recognition of service for two Parks Commission members and the acceptance of a retirement letter from Firefighter Rob Selly.

• Resolution 24-008: Accept $11,998.00 donation from Belle Plaine Baseball Association for Benches at Tiger Park
• Resolution 24-010: Accepting Public Improvements for Brecken Place
• Resolution 24-011: Accepting Public Improvements for Chatfield Commercial Park
• Ordinance 24-01: Amending Chapter 4, Section 400.03 Regulating Public Nuisances (Sidewalk Clearing)
• Resolution 24-005: Appointing Cynthia Smith Strack as Temporary Acting City Administrator

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the consent agenda, which included adopting resolutions for professional and committee appointments, a retiree insurance benefit, bond reimbursement intent, temporary acting city administrator, annual cleanup day, partial release of a developer agreement, accepting donations and public improvements, and appointing election judges. They also adopted Ordinance 24-01 amending sidewalk clearing regulations and authorized its summary publication. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 24-001 (professional appointments)
• Approved Resolution 24-002 (committee appointments)
• Approved Resolution 24-003 (retiree monthly insurance benefit)
• Approved Resolution 24-004 (bond reimbursement intent)
• Approved Resolution 24-005 (temporary acting city administrator)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-01 (sidewalk clearing nuisance amendment)
• Approved Resolution 24-008 (accept $11,998 donation for Tiger Park benches)
• Approved Resolution 24-012 (appointing election judges)