Belle Plaine public meetings in 2025

Finance Ways & Means Budget Meeting

The Finance Ways & Means Budget Meeting on August 13, 2025, was called to order, and the agenda and prior minutes were approved. The only discussion item was the 2026 Preliminary Budget, but no decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned with the next meeting date to be determined.

• Approved agenda
• Approved Finance Ways and Means Minutes of July 17, 2025

Finance Ways & Means Budget Meeting

The Belle Plaine Finance Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. The only substantive item is a discussion of the 2026 budget, with no specific figures or details listed. The next meeting date is to be determined.

• Discussion of 2026 Budget
• Approval of Finance Ways and Means Minutes of November 12, 2025

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider adopting the 2026 fee schedule, a motion to reconsider the final 2026 tax levy and budget, and approve employee wages for 2026. The consent agenda includes several grant acceptances and commission appointments. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Ordinance 25-20 amending the city fee schedule (water, sewer, street lights, administrative fees)
• Motion to reconsider Resolution 25-146 (2026 final tax levy, budget, capital improvement plan)
• Resolution 25-156 approving 2026 employee wages and salaries
• Resolution 25-155 site lease agreement with Ridgeview Medical Center
• Resolution 25-154 ROSE Program loan to Pankonin Enterprises LLC, 106 Main Street East

Work Session

The Belle Plaine Work Session on December 1, 2025, focuses on two discussion items: the refuse hauler and the 2026 meeting calendar. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or contract details are listed in the agenda text. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Government Center on North Meridian Street.

• Discussion of the refuse hauler
• Discussion of the 2026 meeting calendar

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider adopting the 2026 final tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan, and will hold a public hearing on a proposed fee schedule amendment affecting water, sewer, street lights, and administrative fees. The consent agenda includes resolutions on polling location, ice rink attendants, ambulance aid funds, card payment processing, and a joint powers agreement. Department reports and a street project payment request are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 25-146: Adopt 2026 final tax levy and budget
• Ordinance 25-20: Amend fee schedule (water, sewer, street lights, admin fees)
• Resolution 25-141: Commit 2024 Emergency Ambulance Aid to public safety facility
• Resolution 25-142: Agreement with CSG Forte Payments for card transaction fees
• Pay Request No. 7 to Wm. Muellers and Sons for 2025 Street Project

Truth in Taxation

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a public hearing on Truth in Taxation, a required annual hearing on the proposed property tax levy. The agenda includes only the hearing, a possible continuation hearing, and adjournment; no specific levy amounts or budget details are listed in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on Truth in Taxation
• Possible continuation hearing scheduling

Work Session

This is a work session agenda with discussion items only; no formal votes are listed. The council will discuss a THC code, the public hearing process, and receive an update on the police department facility.

• Discussion of THC code
• Discussion of public hearing process
• Update on police department facility

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes several resolutions: adopting an interest rate reduction for 2025 improvement project assessments, accepting a $40,000 donation from the Belle Plaine Friends of the Library, approving a ROSE Program loan to 169 Tobacco and Vape, and adopting special assessments for delinquent utility, fire, and code enforcement bills. The council will also hear department reports and consider a pay request for the Library Addition Project. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 25-132: Adopting interest rate reduction for 2025 Improvement Project Assessments
• Resolution 25-134: Approving terms of a ROSE Program loan to 169 Tobacco and Vape, 765 Enterprise Drive East
• Resolution 25-135: Accepting $40,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library for the library
• Resolution 25-136, 25-137, 25-138: Adopting special assessments for delinquent utility accounts, fire bills, and code enforcement invoices
• Pay Request No. 6 from Rochon Corporation for the Library Addition Project

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider approving consent agenda items including minutes, a public hearing call for the 2026 fee schedule, and several premise permits for local organizations. They will also review department reports, consider pay requests for improvement projects, and vote on a resolution to award General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A.

• Resolution 25-127 awarding sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A
• Pay Request No. 6 to Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for 2025 Improvement Project
• Pay Request No. 7 to The Joseph Company, Inc. for Well No. 5 Project
• Call for public hearing on proposed fee changes for 2026 Fee Schedule
• Premise permits for Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Library, German Days Inc., Dollars for Scholars

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a public hearing call for the 2026 fee schedule, and several premise permits for local organizations. The council also approved Resolution 25-127 awarding the sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A, and presented claims including pay requests for the 2025 Improvement Project and Well No. 5 Project. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and fee schedule hearing call
• Approved Resolution 25-127 awarding GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A
• Approved premise permit amendments and renewals for Chamber of Commerce and other groups
• Presented claims including Pay Request No. 6 (Wm. Mueller & Sons) and No. 7 (Joseph Company)

Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a work session to discuss a proposed 2026 fee schedule. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine procedural items. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Discussion of proposed 2026 fee schedule

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a public hearing on final assessments for the 2025 Improvement Project, then consider adopting Resolution 25-123. The consent agenda includes several resolutions, such as accepting a donation of pumpkins, approving a ROSE loan to Riverview Coffee, accepting public improvements, adopting a drone policy, and supporting MNDOT funding for a roundabout project. The council will also review department reports, approve pay requests for the pavement maintenance and library addition projects, and authorize change orders for the library project.

• Final assessment hearing for 2025 Improvement Project (Resolution 25-123)
• Resolution 25-120: ROSE Program loan to Riverview Coffee, 139 Main Street East
• Resolution 25-121: Accept public improvements for Enterprise Drive Extension and Hickory Grove
• Resolution 25-122: Accept sanitary sewer main on 1100 block State Street West
• Resolution 25-126: Support MNDOT funding for Enterprise Drive and Meridian Street roundabout conversion

Joint Work Session with Planning Commission

The Belle Plaine City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session to discuss findings of fact and public hearing best practices for zoning matters. The agenda contains only this discussion item along with routine procedural steps; no formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Joint Council/Planning Zoning Commission Workshop on Findings of Fact and Public Hearing Best Practices

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider consent agenda items including adopting two ordinances (repealing/replacing Community Services Department code and amending Fire Department retirement benefits), appointing a full-time police officer, amending the 2026 tax levy resolution, and issuing $2,785,000 in general obligation improvement bonds for the 2025 Improvements Project. The council will also hold a public hearing on the proposed purchase of a drone and hear department reports. Several items are routine approvals, but the bond issuance and tax levy amendment are significant financial actions.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-18 repealing/replacing Chapter 1, Section 105.05 of City Code (Community Services Department)
• Adopt Ordinance 25-19 amending Chapter 1, Section 105.07, Subd. 4 (Fire Department retirement benefits)
• Resolution 25-117: issue $2,785,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A, for 2025 Improvements Project
• Amend Resolution 25-107 approving the proposed tax levy collectable in 2026
• Public hearing on proposed purchase of a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle)

Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including fire department fitness equipment, amendments to fire department retirement benefits, and the repeal of the Community Services Department. They will also review a special permit for exceeding the city's pet limit, discuss the possibility of a single city-wide refuse hauler, and explore ways to save money. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Fire Department Fitness Equipment
• Ordinance 25-18 – Amend Fire Department Retirement Benefits
• Ordinance 25-19 – Repeal of Community Services Department
• Review Special Permit for Exceeding the Number of Cats or Dogs Allowed by City Code
• Discussion: One City Wide Refuse Hauler

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a public hearing on the preliminary assessments for the 2026 Improvement Project and consider a resolution to order the project. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including approving a concept plan for St. John Lutheran Church, amending a landscaping plan, and purchasing two drones for police and fire departments. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, a large assembly permit for downtown trick-or-treating, and a resolution for a final assessment hearing for the 2025 improvement project.

• Public hearing on 2026 Improvement Project preliminary assessments (Resolution 25-108)
• Resolution 25-109 calling for final assessment hearing for 2025 Improvement Project
• Pay Request No. 4 to Rochon Corporation for Library Addition Project
• Resolution 25-110 approving concept plan for St. John Lutheran Church plat
• Resolution 25-112 authorizing purchase of two drones for Police and Fire Departments

Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council held a work session to discuss the marketing of city property at Haralson/South Street, a special additional dog permit, communication strategies, and ways to save money. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or ordinances were recorded in the agenda text.

• Discussion of marketing for City Property at Haralson/South Street
• Discussion of Special Additional Dog Permit
• Discussion of Communication
• Discussion of Ways to Save

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider adopting the preliminary 2026 tax levy, budget, and 5-year capital plan, and will review a pay request for the 2025 Improvement Project. The consent agenda includes several large assembly permits for community events and a resolution deferring special assessment principal for a commercial property. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 25-107 adopting 2026 preliminary tax levy, budget, and 5-year capital plan
• Pay Request No. 4 to Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for 2025 Improvement Project
• Resolution 25-106 deferring special assessment principal for Chatfield Commercial Park 1st Addition
• Large assembly permits for Library WOW Mobile Metal Lab, Buffalo Street Bash, Oktoberfest, and River Run half marathon
• Consent agenda includes minutes from August 18, 2025 meetings

Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: deferring an assessment for Hafemann, acknowledging plaques, and ways to save. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Deferring assessment – Hafemann
• Acknowledgement plaques
• Ways to save

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning variance and a rezoning request, and vote on several ordinances including limits on pet ownership and cannabis retail registrations. The meeting also includes approval of a multi-year animal control contract and a loan for a property at 121 Willow Street North.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-14 to rezone Lot 1, Block 2 Apple Acres Second Addition from B-2 Highway Commercial to R-3 One and Two Family Residential
• Public hearing on a variance to increase maximum detached accessory structure size to 1,584 square feet at 520 Main Street West
• Approval of Resolution 25-094 for an animal control contract with Critter Getters for 2026-2028
• Approval of Resolution 25-095 for a ROSE Program loan to AmaJon Properties LLC at 121 Willow Street North
• Adoption of Ordinance 25-15 amending city code regarding the maximum number of dogs and cats per household

Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a work session to discuss several proposed code amendments, including definitions related to tobacco devices, pet limits per household, and cannabis retailer registration caps. They will also review public hearing procedures, council decorum, the code amendment process, and cost-saving ideas. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Amending Chapter 3, Section 304.02 (Tobacco Related Device definition)
• Amending Chapter 800.09, Subd. 2 (Limit on number of pets per household)
• Amending Chapter 320.06 (Limiting cannabis retailer registrations)
• Discussion of public hearing process and council decorum
• Discussion of code amendment process and ways to save

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding a quote for replacing the roof at the Episcopalian Church and authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the Well No. 5 and Well House Project. They will also review a pay request for the 2025 Improvement Project and adopt resolutions on delinquent fire bill assessments and aquatic center staff changes. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 25-093: Awarding quote for roof replacement at the Episcopalian Church
• Resolution 25-091: Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to Well No. 5 and Well House Project
• Pay Request No. 3 to Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for the 2025 Improvement Project
• Resolution 25-090: Adopting special assessment for delinquent fire bills
• Resolution 25-092: Approving staff changes for the 2025 Aquatic Center season

Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: a lot split and rezone for Lot 1, Block 2 of Apple Acres; the Police Department facility; and ways to save money. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion and procedural items.

• Lot 1, Block 2 Apple Acres lot split and rezone
• Police Department facility discussion
• Ways to save discussion

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a conditional use permit and related variances for outdoor storage and parking at 400 Main Street East, as well as three ordinances amending city code on accessory structures, building types, and pole buildings. The council will also consider a request to allow glass pipe sales, approve police vehicle purchase, and review construction pay requests.

• Conditional use permit and variances for outdoor storage at 400 Main Street East (Resolutions 25-076 through 25-079)
• Ordinances 25-10, 25-11, 25-12 amending city code on accessory structures, building type/construction, and pole buildings
• Request by Belle Plaine Tobacco to amend code to allow sale of glass pipes (Ordinance 25-13)
• Resolution 25-083 authorizing purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle
• Pay requests for Library Addition, 2025 Improvement, 2024 Improvement, Fire Station Addition, and 2025 Pavement Maintenance projects

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider a consent agenda including a ROSE Program loan to Oaken House LLC, a joint powers agreement for the police department's involvement in the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and a $20,000 library donation. They will also review pay requests for the fire station and library expansion projects, and authorize a preliminary report for the proposed 2026 improvement project. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 25-073: ROSE Program loan to Oaken House LLC at 201 Meridian St S
• Resolution 25-071: Joint Powers Agreement for police participation in ICAC Task Force
• Resolution 25-074: Accept $20,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library
• Pay Request No. 10 to Project One Construction for Fire Station Project
• Resolution 25-075: Authorize preliminary report for 2026 Improvement Project

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for staff changes at the Aquatic Center, a ROSE Program loan to Oaken House LLC, a joint powers agreement for the police department's ICAC task force participation, a $20,000 library donation, and permits for the Bar-B-Q Days event. The council also approved pay requests for the fire station and library expansion projects, and authorized a preliminary report for the 2026 improvement project. No public hearings were held.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 25-072 (Aquatic Center staff changes)
• Approved Resolution 25-073 (ROSE Program loan to Oaken House LLC)
• Approved Resolution 25-071 (ICAC task force joint powers agreement)
• Approved Resolution 25-074 (accepting $20,000 library donation)
• Approved large assembly permit and road closure for Bar-B-Q Days (July 18-20)
• Approved temporary on-sale strong beer license for Bar-B-Q Days
• Approved pay request No. 10 for Fire Station Project (Project One Construction)
• Approved pay request No. 1 for Library Expansion Project (Rochon Corporation)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to approve consent items, hear department reports, and act on several resolutions and an ordinance. Key business includes a new ATV/UTV ordinance, purchasing a replacement stage for the Downtown Plaza, and authorizing the sale of city-owned property and a garage. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Ordinance 25-05 repealing and replacing Chapter 5 Section 507 on ATV/UTV regulations
• Resolution 25-067 authorizing purchase of a replacement stage for the Downtown Plaza
• Resolution 25-069 authorizing sale of a garage on Lot 1, Block 2, Apple Acres 2nd Addition
• Resolution 25-062 authorizing purchase agreement for sale of city-owned property
• Pay requests for 2025 and 2024 improvement projects (Wm. Mueller & Sons, Ryan Contracting)

Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a work session to discuss several operational topics, including the police department facility, cost-saving measures, storage pods, and the sale of a shed. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion: Police Department Facility
• Ways to Save
• Discussion: Storage Pods
• Sale of Shed

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a public hearing on annual liquor license renewals for 2025-2026 and consider a resolution to approve them. The council will also vote on resolutions to waive driveway permit fees in the 2025 project area, concur with a County State Aid Highway 8 designation in Scott County, and authorize a host site agreement for Minnesota GreenCorps. Consent agenda items include approving minutes and seasonal aquatic center staff appointments. Department reports from police, fire, ambulance, community services, and community development will be presented.

• Public hearing and Resolution 25-057 for annual liquor license renewals (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• Resolution 25-058 temporarily waiving driveway permit fee in 2025 project area
• Resolution 25-059 concurring on County State Aid Highway 8 designation in Scott County
• Resolution 25-054 authorizing Minnesota GreenCorps 2025-2026 host site agreement
• Pay Request No. 3 to The Joseph Company for Well No. 5 and Well House Project

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the annual liquor license renewals for 2025/2026, waived driveway permit fees in the 2025 project area, and approved several consent agenda items including a GreenCorps host site agreement and seasonal aquatic staff appointments. The meeting also included reports from various departments and a proclamation for National Poppy Day.

• Approved Resolution 25-057 for annual liquor license renewals (2025/2026)
• Approved Resolution 25-058 temporarily waiving driveway permit fees in 2025 project area
• Approved Resolution 25-054 authorizing Minnesota GreenCorps host site agreement
• Approved Resolution 25-055 appointing seasonal lifeguards and aquatic staff
• Approved Resolution 25-056 approving staff changes for aquatic center season
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 5, 2025

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will review standard administrative items and approve a grant from the Minnesota Department of Pollution Control Agency for wastewater treatment facility access road improvements. The council will also authorize Change Order No. 3 for the Fire Department Facility Project. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution 25-052: Accept grant from Minnesota Department of Pollution Control Agency for Wastewater Treatment Facility Access Road Improvements
• Resolution 25-053: Authorize Change Order No. 3 to the Fire Department Facility Project
• Resolution 25-049: Appoint seasonal life guards and aquatic staff for the 2025 Belle Plaine Aquatic Center season
• Resolution 25-050: Appoint Carson Mulroy as a part-time Public Works seasonal employee
• Resolution 25-048: Accept donation of popsicles from Coborn's for the Police Department Summer Series

Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: a final review of an ordinance regarding ATV/UTV use, and ways to save money. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Final review of ATV/UTV ordinance
• Discussion of cost-saving measures

Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: a potential ATV/UTV ordinance and ways to save money. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Discussion: ATV/UTV Ordinance
• Discussion: Ways to Save

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning code amendments regarding outside storage, residential parking areas, and public nuisances related to unlicensed vehicles. The council will also consider consent agenda items including appointments, loans, grants, and a bid award for pavement maintenance.

• Public hearings on Ordinance 25-07 (outside storage), 25-08 (residential parking), and 25-09 (public nuisances)
• Resolution 25-038 and 25-039: ROSE Program loans to The Belle's Bistro (1050 Enterprise Drive) and Steel Horse Tavern (114 Meridian Street North)
• Resolution 25-040: Accept $9,269 grant from Minnesota DNR for No Child Left Inside program
• Resolution 25-041: Award 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project to Allied Blacktop Company for $106,570.40
• Resolution 25-033 and 25-047: Accept proposals for police department study (Bray Architects, ERA Structural Engineering)

The Belle Plaine City Council approved a consent agenda including several resolutions, then held public hearings and adopted three zoning code amendments related to outside storage, residential parking, and public nuisances. The council also awarded a $106,570.40 pavement maintenance contract to Allied Blacktop Company, accepted the 2024 audit report, and authorized proposals for a police department study. All actions were approved as listed; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 25-035 (aquatic staff reappointments), 25-036 (public works seasonal employees), 25-037 (special assessment for fire bills), 25-038/25-039 (ROSE loans to The Belle's Bistro and Steel Horse Tavern), 25-040 (DNR grant), 25-045 (bond closing), 25-046 (fire department furniture donation)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-07 (outside storage zoning amendment) and Resolution 25-042 (summary publication)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-08 (residential parking areas amendment) and Resolution 25-043 (summary publication)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-09 (public nuisances amendment) and Resolution 25-044 (summary publication)
• Approved Pay Request No. 2 for Well No. 5 and Well House Project
• Accepted 2024 Audit Report and Management Letter
• Awarded 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project bid to Allied Blacktop Company for $106,570.40 (Resolution 25-041)
• Authorized Bray Architects proposal (Resolution 25-033) and ERA Structural Engineering proposal (Resolution 25-047) for police department study

Council Work Session

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a Public Works Department update, a quarterly Well Being Policy report, and the replacement of a Public Works employee. The council will also discuss how work session agendas and packets are posted, and explore ways to save money. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion: Public Works Employee Replacement
• Well Being Policy Quarterly Report
• Public Works Department update
• Work Session Agenda & Packet Posting discussion
• Ways to Save discussion

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider awarding a bid for the 2025 Improvement Project and approving an architect proposal for conceptual planning. They will also review a pay request for the Fire Department Addition Project, approve a large assembly permit for summer events, and hear department reports. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 25-032: Award bid for 2025 Improvement Project
• Resolution 25-033: Accept Bray Architects proposal for conceptual planning
• Pay Request No. 9 to Project One Construction for Fire Department Addition Project
• Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine All-Wheel Wednesdays (May 28–Aug 27, 2025)
• Arbor Day Proclamation

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on cannabis cultivation in the downtown B-3 district, a variance for Belle Plaine High School setbacks, and a fee schedule amendment adding golf cart/ATV/UTV permit fees. They will also vote on replacing motorized golf cart and ATV/UTV ordinances, approve a loan to the Belle Plaine Food Shelf, and consider a Clean Water Revolving Fund application.

• Ordinance 25-03: zoning amendment to allow cannabis cultivation as part of a microbusiness in B-3 Central Business District
• Variance to allow 8-foot side/rear setbacks at Belle Plaine High School (required 20/25 feet)
• Ordinance 25-06: fee schedule amendment adding Golf Cart, ATV, and UTV permit fees
• Ordinance 25-04 and 25-05: replacing motorized golf cart and ATV/UTV regulations
• Resolution 25-021: ROSE Program loan to Belle Plaine Food Shelf Inc. at 128 Meridian Street North

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, accepting a donation, and receiving department reports. No public hearings are scheduled. The most notable action is accepting a $780 donation from the Belle Plaine Lions Club for 15 LifeVac EMS kits.

• Resolution 25-020 accepting $780 donation from Belle Plaine Lions Club for 15 LifeVac EMS kits
• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from Feb 18, 2025 regular and work sessions
• Public forum with 3-minute speaker limit
• St. Patrick's Day proclamation
• Presentation of claims

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes from February 18, 2025, and Resolution 25-020 accepting a $780 donation from the Belle Plaine Lions Club for fifteen LifeVac EMS kits. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 18 regular and work session minutes
• Approved Resolution 25-020 accepting $780 Lions Club donation for 15 LifeVac kits

Feb 18, 2025 City Council Meeting - Audio Only

The Belle Plaine City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, receiving department reports, and considering several resolutions. Key actions include approving the 2025 Pay Equity Report, authorizing advertisement for bids for the 2025 Improvement Project, and reviewing a payment request for the Fire Department Addition Project. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 25-017: Request advance of Municipal State Aid Funds for municipal principal bond payment
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church event on April 26, 2025
• Pay Request No. 7 to Project One Construction for Fire Department Addition Project
• Resolution 25-018: Approve 2025 Pay Equity Report
• Resolution 25-019: Approve plans/specs and authorize bid advertisement for 2025 Improvement Project

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on two liquor license requests, approve a trail maintenance agreement with Scott County, and receive department reports. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a presentation of claims.

• Public hearing for on-sale and Sunday liquor license for The Belle's Bistro at 1050 Enterprise Drive East
• Public hearing for on-sale, off-sale, 2 AM, and Sunday liquor license for Steel Horse Tavern at 114 North Meridian Street
• Resolution 25-014 authorizing trail maintenance agreement with Scott County
• Approval of large assembly permit for St. Patrick's Day on March 15, 2025
• 2024 EDA Annual Report to City Council

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license request for The Steel Horse Tavern at 114 North Meridian Street, with a resolution to approve it. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including a new public forum policy, and hear department reports. A final plat for the water resource recovery facility and a pay request for the fire department addition project are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on on-sale, off-sale, 2 AM and Sunday liquor license for The Steel Horse Tavern (Resolution 25-011)
• Resolution 25-010 adopting Public Forum Policy effective January 22, 2025
• Resolution 25-012 approving premise permit for German Days Inc. at Huck's Shipwreck Saloon
• Pay Request No. 6 to Project One Construction for Fire Department Addition Project
• Resolution 25-013 approving final plat for Belle Plaine Water Resource Recovery Facility

City Council

The City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes the appointment of Cynthia Smith Strack as Temporary Acting City Administrator and the adoption of resolutions for professional and committee appointments. The council will also authorize grant funding for the Belle Plaine Library Expansion Project and approve a pay request for the Well No. 5 and Well House Project. Additionally, the council will accept a $2,500 grant for the 2025 Hooks, Lines and Heroes Fishing Derby.

• Resolution 25-005 appointing Cynthia Smith Strack as Temporary Acting City Administrator
• Resolution 25-009 authorizing Mn Department of Education and MN Management and Budget grants for the Belle Plaine Library Expansion Project
• Pay Request No. 1 to The Joseph Company, Inc. for the Well No. 5 and Well House Project
• Resolution 25-007 accepting a $2,500 grant from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation for the 2025 Hooks, Lines and Heroes Fishing Derby
• Resolution 25-003 approving the Retiree Monthly Insurance Benefit