Byron public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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