Chatfield public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Chatfield City Council Meeting - Special Meeting, No Video
The City Council decided to maintain the original resolution to sell $750,000 in bonds for a property acquisition from Peoples Energy Cooperative. Council also approved the purchase of a pick-up truck. Discussions were held regarding street improvements and the future of Shady Oak Park, but no decisions were made to sell park property.
- Reaffirmed resolution to sell $750,000 of bonds for property purchase
- Approved purchase of a pick-up truck at a net cost of approximately $18,970 (5-0)
- Approved adding pick-up truck acquisition to the meeting agenda (5-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a 2023 total tax asking of $2,444,756 and adopted a new fee ordinance. The council also approved the purchase of the Peoples Co-op property and appointed a new City Administrator and City Clerk. Additional approvals included a solar power zoning amendment and a pedestrian bridge project for Groen Park.
- Adopted 2023 property tax levy totaling $2,444,756 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Peoples Co-op property for public works use (5-0)
- Appointed Joel Young as City Administrator and Beth Carlson as City Clerk, effective Jan 24, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved zoning ordinance amendment clarifying solar power regulations (5-0)
- Approved $7,780 Widseth proposal for Groen Park pedestrian bridge (5-0)
- Adopted Fee Ordinance #462 (5-0)
- Approved $10,932 protection plan for Stryker ambulance equipment (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including polling place resolution and ChillFest park use (5-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The City Council approved the issuance of $750,000 in taxable general obligation bonds to acquire and improve property for public works cold and heated storage. The council also established a City Administrator position and approved a first consideration of the 2023 Fee Ordinance.
- Approved $750,000 taxable general obligation bonds for public works facility (4-0)
- Adopted 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
- Approved first consideration of 2023 Fee Ordinance (4-0)
- Established City Administrator position and updated City Clerk job description (4-0)
- Adjusted city pay grid to include pay grades 11 and 12 (4-0)
- Accepted $10,000 donation from Chatfield Firefighters' Activity Association (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including ATV Trail Resolution and 2023 Pathfinder CRM contract (3-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Common Council accepted the results of the 2022 city election and approved a modified payment to Osseo Construction Co. LLC for work on the South Reservoir. The council also passed a consent agenda covering several administrative approvals and a property purchase agreement.
- Approved 2022 city election results (4-0)
- Approved $101,155 payment to Osseo Construction Co. LLC for South Reservoir work (4-0)
- Approved revised purchase agreement for Peoples Cooperative property (4-0)
- Approved 2023 CEDA contract (4-0)
- Approved pay step increase for Mitch Irish to Grade 6 Step 1 (4-0)
- Determined not to waive municipal tort liability monetary limits for 2023 insurance renewal (4-0)
- Approved payment of claims (4-0)
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Council approved a purchase agreement for the People’s Energy Cooperative site to meet public works storage needs. Additional funding was authorized for the Chatfield Center for the Arts to cover budget overruns and installation errors. The Council also scheduled a public hearing for November 28 regarding the issuance of bonds to finance the land purchase.
- Approved $699,900 purchase agreement for People’s Energy Cooperative property (5-0)
- Adopted resolution for Nov. 28 public hearing on issuing general obligation bonds (5-0)
- Authorized up to $99,000 from reserve funds for Chatfield Center for the Arts improvements (4-1)
- Authorized up to $23,000 to resolve CCA parking lot and utility installation disputes (3-2)
- Approved Fire Department officer recommendations for the term starting Nov. 1, 2022 (5-0)
- Authorized grant application for $10,000 for Groen Park pedestrian bridge (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Oct. 10 minutes and payment of claims (5-0)
- Approved Lynda Karver as CCTV Coordinator (5-0)