Byron public meetings in 2024

BEDA

The Byron Economic Development Authority (BEDA) will meet to discuss the establishment of a municipal cannabis dispensary. The body will also review the Byron branding image and the monthly budget.

• Discussion of a municipal cannabis dispensary
• Review of Byron branding image
• BEDA monthly budget report

The Byron Economic Development Authority approved a logo design option and authorized a feasibility study for a potential municipal cannabis dispensary. The board selected design option 2 and font option 2 with color variations, and voted to pursue the 'all in' approach for the study. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda unanimously
• Approved logo design option 2 and font option 2 with color variations (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with 'all in' approach for cannabis dispensary feasibility study (unanimous)

Byron City Council

The City Council will consider the 2025 final levy and budget approvals for water, sewer, and storm water enterprise funds. The meeting includes a Truth in Taxation presentation for 2025 taxes payable. Members will also review a feasibility report for 2025 street and utility improvements.

• Resolution 2024-57: Approval of the 2025 Final Levy
• 2025 Enterprise Fund Budget Approvals for Water, Sewer, and Storm Water
• Warrant List for $255,946.89 and Approval After Payment for $159,167.60
• Resolution 2024-53: Joint Cooperative Agreement for purchasing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Feasibility Report

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to swear in a new member and review the 2025 fee schedule. The board is also scheduled to discuss park hours and a mental health awareness campaign.

• Swearing in of new Member Boss
• 2025 Fee Schedule
• Park Hours
• Mental Health Awareness Campaign
• Commemorative Partnership Rock

BEDA

The Byron Economic Development Authority will approve the agenda, adopt minutes from October 15, 2024, and review several reports including city council and planning & zoning minutes, the community newsletter, and the October budget. It will also conduct a branding review as unfinished business. No public hearing or new business items are scheduled.

• Branding Review (unfinished business)
• BEDA Minutes – October 15, 2024
• City Council Minutes – October 8, 2024
• P&Z Minutes – October 1, 2024
• BEDA Monthly Budget – October

The Byron Economic Development Authority approved a proposal for brand standards from BlueSpace, which will guide the website update with Catalist. The board also discussed branding options, expressing preferences for cleaner designs and requesting more explanation on color choices. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved brand standards proposal from BlueSpace (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40am (unanimous)

Byron City Council

The Byron City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items including minutes, a warrant list of $699,008.92, and infrastructure releases. The meeting includes a public hearing on a cannabis ordinance and resolutions for election results, special charges, and a railroad crossing repair.

• Approval of consent agenda items including warrant list ($631,014.04)
• Public hearing on Cannabis Ordinance
• Resolution accepting General Election Results
• Resolution 2024-52 for Railroad Crossing Repair
• Infrastructure Release - Stone Haven II and III

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review the October 2024 minutes and budget, and discuss unfinished business regarding accessory structures and new business concerning cannabis zoning.

• Review October 2024 P&Z minutes
• Review October 2024 P&Z budget
• Discuss accessory structures
• Discuss cannabis zoning

The Byron Planning Board discussed but did not finalize accessory structure regulations, agreeing on a 10% lot size limit and 1,000 square foot maximum for detached structures, with further discussion on secondary structures. The board also reviewed proposed cannabis zoning updates that would allow cannabis businesses in commercial and industrial zones without an interim use permit, with no concerns raised. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously (October 1, 2024 minutes)
• Accessory structure rules discussed; board agreed on 10% lot size and 1,000 sq ft max for detached structures
• Cannabis zoning updates reviewed; no concerns raised by commission

BEDA

The Byron Economic Development Authority (BEDA) will meet to approve minutes, review a monthly budget, and discuss unfinished business including a land purchase request and a branding positioning document. The agenda also includes a new business item regarding a contribution to the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Approve BEDA minutes for August 20, 2024
• Review BEDA Monthly Budget for September
• Discuss Land Purchase Request
• Review Branding Positioning Document
• Consider contribution to Byron Area Chamber of Commerce

The Byron Economic Development Authority approved a land purchase agreement for an indoor family recreational and entertainment center proposed by Nate Schroeder, with terms recommended by City Administrator Al Roder. The board also selected a branding positioning statement, approved donations to the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce and RAEDI, and handled routine agenda items.

• Approved land purchase agreement for recreational center with terms recommended by Roder (unanimous)
• Approved option 6 for branding positioning statement (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 donation to Byron Area Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 donation to RAEDI (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Byron City Council

The Byron City Council will approve a consent agenda including $533,898.53 in warrants and $61,030.19 in payments. The body will also consider a five-year transit contribution and a gambling permit for a church.

• Warrant List: $533,898.53
• Approval After Payment: $61,030.19
• MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit Application - Christ the King Church
• Resolution 2024-39: Five-Year Annual Contribution to Rolling Hills Transit
• Resolution 2024-45 & 46: Cannabis Licensing

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review the minutes from July and August, discuss the budget for the month, and consider new business items including accessory structures and WAC & SAC fees.

• Review P&Z Minutes from July 2, 2024
• Review P&Z Monthly Budget for August
• Review City Council Minutes from August 14, 2024
• Discuss WAC & SAC Fees
• Discuss Accessory Structures

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve new water and sewer connection fees for multifamily units, set at 80% of the single-family rate per unit for buildings with four or more units. The board also discussed revising the maximum size for detached accessory structures but took no action, asking staff to draft an ordinance for the next meeting.

• Recommended WAC & SAC fee for multifamily units at 80% of single-family rate (unanimous)
• Asked staff to draft an ordinance on detached accessory structure size for next meeting

Byron City Council

The Byron City Council will conduct routine approvals including minutes, warrant payments totaling $254,479.90, and street improvement contracts. The meeting will also include a presentation of the 2025 preliminary budget, capital improvement plan, and levy recommendation.

• Approve August 14, 2024 City Council minutes
• Approve $254,479.90 warrant list and $69,791.41 post-payment approvals
• Approve $29,256.00 final pay request for 2023 Street Improvement Project (SL Contracting)
• Approve $114,033.01 pay request for 2024 Street Improvement Project (Elcor Construction)
• Presentation of 2025 preliminary budget, capital improvement plan, and levy recommendation

Park Board

The Byron Park Board will review and approve items on the consent agenda, including the minutes from the November 27, 2023 meeting and the resignation of member Koza. The board will discuss revisions to park ordinances and bylaws, consider a new member application, and address the 2024 board positions. No public hearing or unfinished business is scheduled.

• Park Board Minutes – 11.27.23 (consent agenda)
• Resignation of Board member Koza (consent agenda)
• Park Board ordinance revisions
• Park Board bylaw updates
• New member application and 2024 board positions

The Park Board approved amendments to the Park Board Ordinance and By-Laws, recommending adoption by the City Council. The board also recommended Joshua Boss for appointment to the Park Board and elected new officers for 2024. No public hearing or unfinished business was conducted.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Park Board minutes from 9.25.23 with correction (unanimous)
• Approved Park Board Ordinance amendments, recommended adoption by City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Park Board By-Law amendments, recommended adoption by City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Joshua Boss for appointment to Park Board (unanimous)
• Elected Hak as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Frechette as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mills as Secretary (unanimous)

BEDA

The Byron Economic Development Authority will discuss three new business items: a Housing Market Study, a Branding Proposal, and the Implementation of Strategic Initiatives and Brand Audit findings. Earlier agenda items include a SMIF Presentation and an FYI update on the Byron Town Square Lot 1, Block 3 request. No public hearing or general business items are scheduled.

• Housing Market Study (new business)
• Branding Proposal (new business)
• Implementation of Strategic Initiatives & Brand Audit findings (new business)
• SMIF Presentation (communications)
• Byron Town Square Lot 1, Block 3 Request – update (FYI)

The Byron Economic Development Authority approved the next phase of a branding proposal, excluding brand guidelines, and discussed but did not decide on a housing market study, a $20,000 chamber contribution for event support, and business recruitment. The board also noted an expired due-diligence period on a town square parcel with no further action needed.

• Approved branding proposal phase 2 without brand guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added item 8.d (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Byron City Council - Video Recording Unavailable

The Byron City Council met on August 14, 2024, to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and payments. No major decisions or policy changes were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 9, 2024 City Council Minutes
• Approval of April 16, 2024 BEDA Minutes
• Approval of $200,550.52 in Approval After Payment
• Approval of $163,955.58 Warrant List
• 2nd Ave (CSAH 5) Sanitary Sewer project payment of $89,644.74 to DeCook Excavating

BEDA

The Byron Economic Development Authority (BEDA) meeting will discuss a request for SMIF funding. The board will also review a branding presentation for the city. No public hearing or unfinished business is scheduled.

• SMIF Funding request
• Branding Presentation

The Economic Development Authority approved a $500 annual contribution to the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. The board also received a presentation from Bluespace Creative regarding city branding and marketing initiatives.

• Approved $500 annual contribution to Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Byron City Council

The Byron City Council will review the final plat and development agreement for Timberview First. The body will also address delinquent utilities and a School Resource Officer (SRO) contract.

• Resolution 2024-36: Final Plat for Timberview First
• Timberview First Development Agreement
• Approval after payment of $474,767.13
• Warrant list of $58,983.39
• SRO contract

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review the June budget and recent council minutes. The meeting includes consideration of a final plat for Timberview First. No public hearings or unfinished business are scheduled.

• Final Plat - Timberview First

The Byron Planning & Zoning Commission approved the final plat for Timberview First, tied to the Byron NE Subdivision preliminary plat, contingent on zoning and engineering letter items being addressed, a development agreement being executed, and a letter of credit and proof of insurance being provided. The agenda and June 5, 2024 minutes were also approved unanimously. No public hearing, unfinished business, or public comments were recorded.

• Approved final plat for Timberview First, contingent on zoning/engineering letter items, development agreement, letter of credit, and proof of insurance (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 5, 2024 P&Z minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:05pm (unanimous)

Byron City Council

The council will consider development agreements for The East Village Fifth Addition and Kasten Acres. Other items include a fire station facility review and planning commission rules of order. The agenda also includes approval of warrants and payments totaling over $750,000.

• Resolution 2024-35 for The East Village Fifth Addition Final Plat
• Kasten Acres construction plans and development agreements
• Warrant list totaling $139,706.00
• Approval after payment of $616,716.95
• Fire station facility review

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review recent minutes and the May monthly budget. New business includes discussions on the Planning Commission Rules of Order, the Planning Commission Ordinance, and a final plat for East Village 5th.

• Final Plat - East Village 5th
• Planning Commission Rules of Order
• Planning Commission Ordinance
• P&Z Monthly Budget - May

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the East Village 5th Final Plat and updated rules of order. The commission also recommended an ordinance to formally codify the establishment of the planning commission.

• Recommended City Council approve East Village 5th Final Plat contingent on engineering/zoning reviews, development agreement, letter of credit, and insurance (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve updated Planning Commission rules of order (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance establishing the planning commission (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2024 P&Z Minutes (unanimous)

Byron City Council

The council will swear in new member Dan Mesenburg and review several resolutions. Items for consideration include a $969,000 sewer revenue note and amendments to the nuisance ordinance. The agenda also includes preliminary plats for various subdivisions.

• Issuance of a $969,000 General Obligation Sewer Revenue Note
• Public hearing for Nuisance Ordinance Amendment
• Preliminary plats for The East Village Fifth Addition and Kasten Acres
• Approval of warrant list totaling $290,585.42
• Resolution for Chapter 152 Signs Ordinance Revisions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding Chapter 152 Signs Ordinance Revisions. The agenda also includes reviews of preliminary plats for The East Village 5th and Byron NE Subdivision.

• Public hearing for Chapter 152 Signs Ordinance Revisions
• Variance Request at 217 5th Ave NW
• Preliminary Plat for The East Village 5th
• Preliminary Plat Resubmittal for Byron NE Subdivision
• Manufactured Home Ordinance Revisions

The Planning Board recommended approval of the East Village 5th, Byron NE Subdivision, and Kasten Acres preliminary plats. The board recommended denying a variance request for a garage setback at 217 5th Ave NW and proposed revisions to the sign ordinance.

• Recommended denial of variance request for 217 5th Ave NW (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of The East Village 5th preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Byron NE Subdivision preliminary plat resubmittal (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of sign ordinance changes to remove one-mile limitation and specific prohibited sign verbiage (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Kasten Acres preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to move forward with Manufactured Home Ordinance definition revisions

BEDA

The BEDA will review recent council and planning minutes and the March 2024 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on BEDA bylaws, wetland delineation, and a request for Byron Town Square Lot 1, Block 3.

• Byron Town Square Lot 1, Block 3 Request
• BEDA Bylaws
• Wetland Delineation
• March 2024 BEDA Budget

The board approved a 90-day period for Nate Schroeder to complete plans for an indoor recreation and family entertainment park on an 8.93-acre lot. The board also approved updated BEDA Bylaws. Staff provided an update on wetland delineation for a lot adjacent to Fareway.

• Approved 90-day due diligence period for Nate Schroeder regarding Byron Town Square Lot 1, Block 3 (unanimous)
• Approved BEDA Bylaws with recommended changes (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Byron City Council

The City Council will consider appointing Dan Mesenburg to a vacant council seat. The agenda includes public hearings for street improvement assessments and an interim use permit at 1067 4th Street NE. Additionally, the council will review bids for 2024 street improvements and a cable TV franchise termination agreement.

• Appointment of Dan Mesenburg to vacant City Council seat
• Bids and contract award for 2024 Street Improvements
• Interim Use Permit for 1067 4th Street NE, Suite 150
• Final pay request of $52,221.68 for Country Club Road Extension Project
• Termination agreement for Metronet (Jaguar) Cable TV franchise

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding preliminary plats for Kasten Acres and the Byron NE Subdivision, as well as a variance request from KBT Development LLC. The commission will also discuss the Sign Ordinance and consider an interim use permit for 1067 4th Street NE, Suite 150.

• Preliminary Plat - Kasten Acres
• KBT Development LLC Variance Request
• Preliminary Plat - Byron NE Subdivision
• Interim Use Permit - 1067 4th Street NE, Suite 150
• Sign Ordinance Discussion

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended resubmittal for the Kasten Acres and Byron NE Subdivision preliminary plats due to engineering and zoning deficiencies. They also unanimously recommended denial of a variance request from KBT Development LLC to extend a dead-end street. Additionally, the commission recommended approval of an Interim Use Permit for a 24-hour fitness center and agreed to remove the one-mile billboard requirement from the sign ordinance.

• Recommended resubmittal for Kasten Acres preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of KBT Development LLC variance request (unanimous)
• Recommended resubmittal for Byron NE Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for 24-hour fitness center at 1067 4th Street NE (unanimous)
• Agreed to remove one-mile billboard requirement from sign ordinance
• Agreed to keep 300-foot setback requirement for off-premises signs

Byron City Council

The Byron City Council will review resolutions for a 32.80-acre annexation and a rezone request. The agenda also includes a local trail grant application and street improvement assessments. Additionally, the council will receive reports on police incidents and a presentation from the Byron Basketball Association.

• Annexation of 32.80 acres (Resolution 2024-09)
• Rezone request (Resolution 2024-10)
• Billboard variance denial (Resolution 2024-11)
• Local trail grant application (Resolution 2024-12)
• Street improvement assessments (Resolution 2024-14)

Planning & Zoning Commission - Video recording unavailable

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 32.08-acre annexation and a rezone request. The meeting also includes reviews of recent council minutes, BEDA minutes, and the monthly budget.

• Resolution 2024-09: Annexation of 32.08 acres
• Resolution 2024-10: Rezone Request
• Billboard Variance
• February P&Z Monthly Budget review

The commission recommended that City Council approve the annexation of 32.80 acres and a corresponding rezone for a proposed single-family home development. The board also recommended that City Council deny a billboard variance request for a property on Barbaree Lane SW.

• Recommended City Council approve Resolution 2024-29 for 32.80-acre annexation (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Resolution 2024-10 for rezone request to R-1 and R-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council deny billboard variance application for 605 Barbaree Lane SW (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2024 P&Z Minutes (unanimous)

BEDA

BEDA will swear in new member Christensen and review recent committee minutes and budget reports. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a Memorandum of Understanding for Base Camp Properties, BEDA bylaws, and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.

• Swearing in new Member Christensen
• Base Camp Properties MOU
• Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
• BEDA Bylaws review
• January 2024 BEDA Budget report

The board approved a 30-day stay on a city-owned lot to allow Base Camp Properties to review information regarding a proposed mixed-use development. The board also swore in a new member and approved the January 16 minutes.

• Swore in new Member Christensen
• Approved January 16, 2024 BEDA Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day stay on city land to review requested information (unanimous)

Byron City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding water rates and an interim use permit for 470 Towne Drive NE. The meeting includes a discussion on a strategic plan update and potential land purchases in closed session.

• Resolution 2024-07 setting water rates
• Resolution 2024-05 interim use permit for 470 Towne Drive NE
• Stone Haven Phase II Development Agreement Amendment
• Warrant List of $75,292.39
• Approval After Payment of $102,913.08

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will swear in new member Dempsey and review recent communications. A public hearing is scheduled regarding RES 24-05, an interim use permit for 470 Towne Drive NE.

• Swearing in of Member Dempsey
• Public hearing for RES 24-05 Interim Use Permit at 470 Towne Drive NE
• Approval of January 2, 2024, P&Z minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on RES 24-05, an interim use permit for a one-chair hair salon in the third garage stall at 470 Towne Drive NE, operated by Ms. Rogers. After discussion of exterior alterations and signage, the commission voted to recommend the permit to the City Council. The rest of the meeting was procedural: swearing in a new member, approving the agenda and consent agenda, and adjourning. No other substantive business was decided.

• Recommended City Council approve RES 24-05, interim use permit for in-home hair salon at 470 Towne Drive NE (motion by Hohberger, seconded by Baudoin; tally not recorded)
• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved the consent agenda, including January 2, 2024 P&Z minutes, unanimously
• Swore in new member Susie Dempsey
• Opened and closed the public hearing on RES 24-05 (opened 6:04pm, closed 6:13pm)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:15pm unanimously

BEDA

The BEDA meeting includes discussions on a branding update and a community foundation donation. The board will also discuss the BEDA lot and an updated GrandPad Workspace Agreement.

• Branding Update
• Community Foundation Donation
• BEDA Lot Discussion
• Updated GrandPad Workspace Agreement

The board approved a donation from the Community Foundation and a revised lease agreement for GrandPad's workspace in City Hall. Members also discussed the potential for mixed-use development on three city-controlled lots.

• Approved Community Foundation Donation (unanimous)
• Approved revised lease agreement for GrandPad (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Byron City Council

The Byron City Council will hold a public hearing regarding 2024 street improvements. The meeting includes reports on a water rate study and the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan update. The council will also consider various items in the consent agenda, including development agreement amendments and financial approvals.

• Public hearing for 2024 street improvements
• Approval of payments totaling $834,178.25
• Amendment to the Stone Haven Phase III Development Agreement
• Report on a water rate study
• Resolution 2024-01 to accept a Fire Department donation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will conduct business including the election of officers and the introduction of a new Community Development Planning Director. The agenda also includes the consideration of a new Planning Commissioner.

• Election of Officers
• Introduction of new Community Development Planning Director
• New Planning Commissioner

The Planning Board appointed its officers for 2024 and recommended the appointment of a new commissioner to the City Council. The board also introduced the new Community Development Planning Director.

• Appointed Brian Frank as Chair, Tyler Even as Vice Chair, and Barbara Hohberger as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Recommended Susie Dempsey for appointment to the Planning Commission Board (Unanimous)