Chatfield public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and vote on the final 2025 property tax levy. The body will also consider several infrastructure payments and personnel appointments.

• Resolution 2024-46: Final property tax levy for 2025 in the amount of $2,738,363
• Purchase of $26,475 for pedestrian crossing at Hwy 30 and Winona Street
• Payment of $50,791.12 for 2022 Water Improvement Project Final Pay Application (#8)
• Hiring of Alison Bentley as Community Development Director
• Appointment of Ryan Gilbertson as a part-time police officer

The Chatfield City Council certified the final 2025 property tax levy at $2,738,363, a 5.8% increase over 2024, after a brief Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments. The council also approved the 2025 pay grid, a new police union contract, and several infrastructure and personnel items.

• Certified 2025 final tax levy of $2,738,363 (5-0)
• Approved $26,475 for RRFB pedestrian crossing system at TH 74 & Winona St (5-0)
• Approved $50,791.12 final pay application to Killmer Electric for 2022 water project (5-0)
• Approved Enterprise Drive walking trail installation (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 finance policies and procedures (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 pay grid effective Jan 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 LELS police contract (5-0)
• Hired Alison Bentley as Community Development Director (5-0)

City Council

The Chatfield City Council will meet to approve routine items including the 2025 Omnibus Fee Schedule, equipment purchases for police body cameras and fire department gear, and several contracts and donations. The meeting includes a city engineer report on a water system improvement project and department updates.

• 2025 Omnibus Fee Schedule (Ordinance 475) - second review and approval
• 2025 CCTV Liaison Contract - approval
• Police Department body camera equipment purchase - approval
• Fire Department equipment replacement - approval
• Resolution 2024-39 - approval of new off-sale liquor license

The Chatfield City Council approved several purchases and policy items. They authorized $122,588 for new fire department SCBA gear and bottles, and $43,970 for police body cameras with iCloud storage. They also approved a $46,703.90 payment for water system work, adopted the 2025 omnibus fee schedule, and approved a one-time PTO payout for 2024.

• Approved $122,588 for SCBA gear and bottles (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-40 for joint SCBA purchasing agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized $43,970 for police body cameras with iCloud storage (unanimous)
• Approved $46,703.90 payment to Killmer Electric for water system project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 475 - 2025 Omnibus Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved one-time PTO payout for 2024, max 80 hours, min 176 balance (unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy amendments (unanimous)
• Approved RAEDI investment request (unanimous)

City Council - No Video

The Chatfield City Council will meet to certify the results of the November 5, 2024, election and adjourn a special meeting. The meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2024, at 8:30 A.M. in the City Council Chambers.

• Certify election results for November 5, 2024
• Adjourn special meeting

The Chatfield Common Council met in special session on Friday, November 15, 2024, and approved resolution 2024-37 certifying the results of the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, election. The vote was 4-0, with Councilor Novotny absent. The council then adjourned at 8:33 am. No other substantive business was recorded.

• Approved resolution 2024-37 certifying the Nov. 5, 2024 election results (4-0, Novotny absent)
• Adjourned at 8:33 am (4-0, Novotny absent)

City Council

The City Council will consider a first review of the 2025 omnibus fee schedule. The body will also review election results and staffing recommendations for the ambulance service.

• First review of Ordinance 475: 2025 Omnibus Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2024-37: Results of the 2024 city election
• Resolution 2024-35: Chatfield ATV Trail Sponsorship
• Resolution 2024-36: Olmsted County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Pay applications for 2022 Water System and 2023 Street Improvement projects

The Chatfield City Council approved the final pay application for the 2023 Street Improvement Project, hired a part-time EMT, adopted the Olmsted County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approved a wastewater permit. A pay application for the water system project was tabled pending contractor discussion. The council also removed the election canvassing item from the agenda and scheduled a special meeting for it.

• Approved final pay application #7 of $94,436.14 to Griffin Construction for 2023 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Tabled pay application #7 of $46,703.90 to Killmer Electric for 2022 Water System Improvement Project pending contractor meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Part-Time EMT Edin Lopez Sifontes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-36 adopting Olmsted County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Prohibited Invasive Species Permit #884 for wastewater treatment plant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $268,774.12 and Resolution 2024-35 ATV Trail Sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for pool manager position (unanimous)
• Removed election canvassing from agenda; scheduled special meeting for canvassing (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Chatfield Planning & Zoning Commission will review July meeting minutes and discuss a revised sidewalk plan for Hilltop Estates. The body will also set up local cannabis oversight and review the city's sidewalk policy.

• Approval of July 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Hilltop Estates GDP Revised Sidewalk/Trail Plan discussion
• City Sidewalk Policy discussion
• Setting up Local Cannabis Oversight

The Chatfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved the current Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan without changes, with future modifications to be made as needed. They also reinstated the original Hilltop preliminary plat decision, disallowing sidewalk modifications without proper procedures, and directed staff to prepare a memo on the commission's position. Additionally, the commission directed staff to draft a text amendment regulating cannabis, with the intent to prohibit it in B-3 and all residential districts. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved current SRTS plan as-is, with future modifications as needed (unanimous)
• Reinstated original Hilltop preliminary plat decision, no sidewalk modifications without proper procedures (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare memo outlining commission's position on Hilltop sidewalks (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare text amendment regulating cannabis, not allowed in B-3 or residential districts (unanimous)

City Council - Technical Difficulties, static over sound

The council will consider several consent agenda items, including acceptance of grant funds (Resolution 2024-32) and authorizing funding for Rolling Hills Transit (Resolution 2024-33). They will also review a waiver request to maintain municipal tort liability limits for the 2025 property & casualty insurance renewal, and a $21,843.71 invoice for the TMO Project. Additional items include department reports, finance policy proposals, public works equipment approvals, and contracts for seasonal event coordinators.

• Resolution 2024-32 – Accepting grant funds
• Resolution 2024-33 – Authorizing funding for Rolling Hills Transit
• Waiver request to keep municipal tort liability limits for 2025 insurance renewal
• TMO Project Invoice #304.0002024.085-5 for $21,843.71
• CCTV Seasonal Event Coordinator contracts (Andy O’Connor, Damon Lueck, Wrestling Booster Club)

The Chatfield City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $83,953.76, grant acceptance, and several contracts. It also approved the purchase of a 2017 Pelican Street Sweeper for $149,000 (less $20,000 trade-in), a 2025 John Deere 524P loader for $37,388.87 (net of trade-in), and a 2024 Metal Pless snow pusher for $44,865.81. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted consent agenda including claims, minutes, grant acceptance, and contracts (5-0)
• Approved $149,000 purchase of 2017 Pelican Street Sweeper with $20,000 trade-in (5-0)
• Approved $37,388.87 net purchase of 2025 John Deere 524P loader with trade-in (5-0)
• Authorized $44,865.81 purchase of 2024 Metal Pless snow pusher (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review committee reports and approve a consent agenda. A key action item includes a motion to open and post the position for Community Development Director.

• Motion to open and post for the Community Development Director
• Resolution 2024-31 Appointing Judges for the General Election
• Resolution 2024-30 VOTER Account Agreement Olmsted County
• Chatfield Education Foundation Application for Exempt Permit
• Payment of claims

The Chatfield City Council approved posting for a full-time Community Development Director position, which would combine the duties of the previously posted part-time EDA Director and Zoning Administrator roles. The council also adopted the consent agenda, including minutes, claims totaling $135,429.08, election judge appointments, a VOTER account agreement, and an exempt permit application. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved posting for Community Development Director position (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including September 23, 2024 minutes (4-0, Bluhm absent)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $135,429.08 (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2024-31 appointing election judges for Nov 5 general election (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2024-30 VOTER account agreement with Olmsted County (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Chatfield Education Foundation exempt permit application (part of consent agenda)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council will certify the proposed tax levy for 2025 and consider authorizing the collection of delinquent utility accounts through property taxes. The meeting also includes approving minutes, claims, and a maintenance contract.

• Certify proposed tax levy for 2025
• Authorize collection of delinquent utility accounts
• Approve Avaya Maintenance Contract
• Approve pay-step increases for Brian Burkholder and Mitch Irish
• Public hearing on delinquent utilities assessment

The Chatfield City Council approved the 2025 preliminary budget and property tax levy of $2,766,023, with a public hearing set for December 9, 2024. The council also approved a consent agenda including claims totaling $183,117.17, pay-step increases for two employees, and resolutions on special assessments and cannabis retailer registration. Additionally, the council authorized collection of delinquent utility accounts via property taxes and approved an ambulance staffing plan that increases on-call pay and creates a part-time EMT position.

• Certified 2025 preliminary tax levy of $2,766,023 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $183,117.17 in claims (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-27 to collect delinquent utilities via property taxes (3-0)
• Approved ambulance on-call pay increase to $7.00/hr and part-time EMT posting (3-0)
• Approved pay-step increases for Brian Burkholder and Mitch Irish (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2024-28 Special Assessments (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2024-29 Delegating Cannabis Retailer Registration (part of consent agenda)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council will conduct its regular September meeting, primarily approving routine items such as minutes, claims payments, and a pay-step increase. The council will also consider resolutions including a donation acceptance and a MnDOT snow-ice maintenance agreement. Reports from the Fire Department and City Engineer will be presented, along with updates on staffing considerations and development agreement amendments.

• Approve payment of claims (Claims Listing)
• Approve one pay-step increase for Michele Peterson to Grade 12 Step 5
• Resolution 2024-25: Accepting a donation
• Resolution 2024-26: MnDOT Snow & Ice Agreement
• Resolution 2024-23: Fire Benefit Level Increase

The Chatfield City Council approved a resolution to increase the benefit level for vested volunteer firefighters in the statewide PERA plan to $3,450 per year of service, effective January 1, 2025. The council also approved consent agenda items including claims totaling $107,335.97, a pay-step increase for Michele Peterson, and two resolutions (donation and MNDOT snow/ice agreement). Pay request #6 from Killmer Electric for $46,826.86 was approved for the 2022 Water Improvement Project. The council authorized posting for EDA Director and Zoning Administrator positions, and tabled amendments to Hilltop Estates III and IV development agreements until the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2024-23 increasing firefighter benefit to $3,450/year (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $107,335.97 (5-0)
• Approved pay request #6 to Killmer Electric for $46,826.86 (5-0)
• Approved posting for EDA Director position (5-0)
• Approved posting for Zoning Administrator position (5-0)
• Tabled Hilltop Estates III and IV development agreement amendments

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss several operational contracts and a second reading of an administrative fine ordinance. The body will also review reports regarding the Hilltop Development sidewalks and housing.

• Second reading of Administrative Fine – 476 ordinance
• OTIS Elevator Company Maintenance Contract
• CCTV Consulting Services contract for City Council, School Concerts, Memorial Day, and Western Days
• Application for Exempt Gambling for St Mary Catholic Parish
• Discussion of Hilltop Development sidewalks

The Chatfield City Council approved a motion directing staff to work with G-Cubed on a proposal to amend the Hilltop Phase 3 and 4 development agreements, replacing required sidewalks with walking paths, with the city responsible for crack filling and snow removal. The council also adopted Ordinance #476, removing references to administrative fines, and approved a consent agenda including claims totaling $161,139.60. Additionally, the council hired Jeremy Lonian for the public works mowing season and accepted the resignation of CCTV Programming Coordinator Kathryn Helwig.

• Adopted Ordinance #476 removing administrative fine references (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $161,139.60 in claims (5-0)
• Directed staff to amend Hilltop Phase 3 & 4 agreements for trails instead of sidewalks (3-2)
• Hired Jeremy Lonian for public works mowing season (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of CCTV Programming Coordinator Kathryn Helwig (5-0)
• Authorized posting for CCTV Programming Coordinator position (5-0)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council will review and vote on three ordinances: Administrative Fine (first reading), Parking Restrictions (second reading), and Special Vehicles (second reading). The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes, a contract for a CCTV technical coordinator, and updates from public works, economic development, and police departments.

• Administrative Fine Ordinance – First Reading (Ordinance 476)
• Parking Restrictions Ordinance – Second Reading (Ordinance 474)
• Special Vehicles Ordinance – Second Reading (Ordinance 472)
• CCTV Technical Coordinator Contract (consent agenda)
• Utility Hook‑up Fees Program memorandum (economic development)

The Chatfield City Council approved a $7,600 loan to Topel Ice Cream, Inc. for Dairy Queen drive-through improvements, and adopted a pilot program waiving water and sewer hook-up fees for single-family homes through 2025. The council also adopted ordinances on parking restrictions and special vehicles, and approved a $7,300 quote for Ripley Road ditch work.

• Approved $7,600 loan to Topel Ice Cream, Inc. for Dairy Queen drive-through updates (unanimous)
• Approved pilot program waiving water and sewer hook-up fees for single-family homes through 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #474 on parking restrictions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #472 on special vehicles with speed limit amendment (3-2)
• Approved $7,300 quote from Griffins Construction for Ripley Road ditch work (unanimous)
• Approved $50 per meeting payment for videotaping council meetings (unanimous)
• Approved posting for Maintenance Worker position (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $328,799.46 (unanimous)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council will meet to approve routine items including minutes, claims, and pay-step increases for three employees. They will also review a second-quarter financial report, discuss pool staffing amendments, and consider liquor license and ordinance updates. The meeting includes reports from city staff and committees.

• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2024
• Approval of pay-step increases for Beth Carlson, Julie Elder, and Christy Archer
• Second Quarter Financial Report review
• Liquor License Application (Resolution 2024-20)
• Pay Application #5 for 2022 Water System Improvement Project

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from the March 4 and May 6, 2024 meetings. It will review two non‑public items: the Outlot C of Lone Stone Sale and a proposal for solar installations on public buildings in 2025‑2026. No public hearing items are scheduled.

• Approve prior meeting minutes (March 4 2024 and May 6 2024)
• Outlot C of Lone Stone Sale (non‑public item)
• Solar on public buildings – proposal for 2025/2026 (non‑public item)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council sell Outlot C of Lone Stone for a single-family home. The commission found the disposal compliant with the Comprehensive Municipal Plan's infill development policies. Commissioners also discussed potential 2025/2026 funding for solar on governmental buildings.

• Approved recommendation to City Council to sell Outlot C for residential development (Unanimous)
• Approved March 4th and May 6th 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The council will discuss a funding request for CCTV and the sale of Outlot C. The agenda also includes several permit applications and software renewals for approval.

• Sale of Outlot C
• CCTV funding request
• Chatfield Fire Department Activities Association temporary liquor license application
• Chatfield Youth Trap Organization exempt permit application
• Rolling Hills Transit discussion

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council is scheduled to meet on June 24, 2024, to review administrative reports and consider a new ordinance regarding motorized golf carts. The council will process a consent agenda that includes approving previous minutes, authorizing payments, extending an Enterprise Drive listing, and accepting a donation from the Chatfield Firefighters Activity Association. Mayor and City Administrator Michele Peterson will also provide updates.

• Ordinance consideration for motorized golf carts under section 471
• Resolution 2024-17 to accept a donation from the Chatfield Firefighters Activity Association
• Extension of an Enterprise Drive listing
• Approval of June 10 meeting minutes and city payment claims
• Updates from Mayor and City Administrator Michele Peterson

The Chatfield City Council adopted Ordinance #471, which establishes regulations for the use of motorized golf carts. The council also approved a consent agenda that included $248,623.04 in claims payments, a listing extension for Enterprise Drive, and a donation from the Chatfield Firefighters Activity Association.

• Adopted Ordinance #471 regarding motorized golf carts (4-0)
• Approved publication of Ordinance #471 (4-0)
• Approved $248,623.04 in claims payments (4-0)
• Approved Enterprise Drive listing extension (4-0)
• Accepted donation from Firefighters Activity Association (4-0)
• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (4-0)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council will meet to consider an ordinance regarding motorized golf carts. The agenda includes a pay request for the 2023 Street Project and reports on equipment replacements for ambulance and police services. The council will also review a gambling permit application for the Chatfield Education Foundation.

• Consideration of Ordinance 471 regarding motorized golf carts
• Pay Request #6 for the 2023 Street Project
• Chatfield Education Foundation gambling permit application
• Resolution 2024-16 accepting a donation to the City
• Discussion of squad car and pager replacements

The Chatfield City Council approved a consent agenda that included minutes, payment of claims totaling $373,910.58, Resolution 2024-16 accepting a donation, a gambling permit application for the Chatfield Education Foundation, and a pay-step increase for Dan Funk. The council also approved Pay Request #6 to Griffin Construction for $109,516.04 for the 2023 Street Project, the purchase of seven Motorola Minitor VI pagers for $3,235, the appointment of Silja Erickson as an EMT, and replacement of a 2017 police squad with a 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility at $48,029. The Golf Cart Ordinance #471 was tabled. All motions carried by unanimous or 4-1 votes as recorded.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims totaling $373,910.58, Resolution 2024-16 accepting a donation, a gambling permit application, and a pay-step increase for Dan Funk (4-1, Urban nay)
• Approved Pay Request #6 to Griffin Construction for $109,516.04 for the 2023 Street Project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of seven Motorola Minitor VI pagers for $3,235 (5-0)
• Approved appointing Silja Erickson as an EMT (5-0)
• Tabled Golf Cart Ordinance #471 (5-0)
• Approved equipment replacement for a folding/stuffing machine based on Personnel/Budget Committee recommendation (5-0)
• Approved replacement of the 2017 Police Squad with a 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility at $48,029 (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:49 PM (5-0)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council will consider a consent agenda approving recent meeting minutes, processing payments, and accepting a donation from People’s Energy Coop via Resolution 2024-15. The council will hold a public hearing and take a second reading on Ordinance 472 to regulate special vehicles, alongside a second reading on an amendment regarding exclusive use of solid waste services. Routine committee reports and administrative updates will also be reviewed.

• Consent agenda: Approve April 8 and May 13 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Process payment of claims and accept People’s Energy Coop donation (Resolution 2024-15)
• Public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 472 regulating special vehicles
• Second reading on solid waste amendment establishing exclusive use
• Park & Recreation Committee report on softball tournament and concessions

The Chatfield City Council adopted Ordinance 473, which requires certain properties to use city-approved contractors for solid waste disposal, and authorized publishing it. The council also approved a $150,000 land conveyance agreement with MnDOT for Maintenance Storage Site No. 44203 and 58697, with Councilor Urban voting no. A second reading of Ordinance 472 regulating special vehicles was discussed but not adopted; the council directed that the golf cart portion be separated into its own ordinance and the UTV/ATV portion be reviewed further. The council approved the consent agenda, including payment of claims totaling $203,552.95 and Resolution 2024-15 accepting a donation from People's Energy Coop, and approved a softball tournament and concessions permit for Mill Creek Park on June 8-9, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda: minutes April 8 and May 13, 2024, claims totaling $203,552.95, and Resolution 2024-15 accepting donation from People's Energy Coop (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 473 requiring certain properties to use city-approved solid waste contractors (5-0)
• Authorized publishing Ordinance 473 (5-0)
• Approved MnDOT land conveyance 2019-0126 for $150,000 and contract signing (4-1, Urban nay)
• Approved Mill Creek Park use and concessions permit for softball tournament June 8-9, 2024 (5-0)
• Directed staff to separate golf cart portion of Ordinance 472 into its own ordinance; UTV/ATV portion to be reviewed further (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned at 7:41 PM (5-0)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council will consider ordinance drafts regarding special vehicles and solid waste exclusive use. The agenda also includes an EDA report on Lonestone Outlot C and a proclamation for EMS Week.

• Special Vehicle ordinance draft
• Solid Waste Exclusive Use amendment
• Lonestone Outlot C EDA report
• Chatfield Lions Club Exempt Permit application
• First Quarter 2024 Financial Report review

The Chatfield City Council approved the sale of Outlot C in the Lonestone Subdivision for $30,000, requiring a home to be built within 12 months. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included paying $172,876.64 in claims and reviewing the First Quarter 2024 Financial Report. Additionally, public hearings were scheduled for May 28 for ordinances regulating special vehicles and solid waste services.

• Approved sale of Lonestone Outlot C for $30,000 with 12-month build requirement (4-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $172,876.64 (4-0)
• Approved Chatfield Lions Club Application for Exempt Permit (4-0)
• Approved First Quarter 2024 Financial Report (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance #472 (Special Vehicles) on May 28 (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance #473 (Solid Waste) on May 28 (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and EDA will review the current land use plan and discuss specific areas for potential development or redevelopment. The meeting includes discussions regarding Burr Oak Extension, County Road 10 Property, Division Street, and Twiford Street. Additionally, the commission will consider the purchase of Parcel ID 26.0470.000.

• Land use plan overview
• Development discussion: Burr Oak Extension/Co Rd 136 Area
• Development discussion: County Road 10 Property and Division Street
• Development discussion: Twiford Street Redevelopment
• Consideration for the purchase of Parcel ID 26.0470.000

Special Chatfield City Council Meeting - No video

The City Council is meeting to consider the purchase of a specific piece of real property. The discussion may occur in a closed session as permitted by state law.

• Consideration for the purchase of real property, Parcel ID 26.0470.000

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council will consider several requests for street closures and park use. The agenda also includes reports on alley improvements and a contract approval for the Transit Management Organization.

• Transit Management Organization contract approval (Resolution 2024-14)
• Economic Development Authority grant application resolution (Resolution 2024-13)
• Saturday street closures on 4th Street for the Growers Market
• Chatfield Western Days Inc. park and street use request
• Public Works report on alley improvements

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The council will review the 2023 financial report and the Economic Development Authority's annual report. Discussion items include a proposal for a batting cage installation and fence replacement at Mill Creek Park. The agenda also includes several CCTV coordinator appointments.

• Resolution 2024-12: Accepting donation for a bench in Mill Creek Park
• Proposal for batting cage installation at Mill Creek Park
• Fence replacement at Mill Creek Park
• Community Garden Project memo
• 2023 Financial Report review

The City Council approved several funding requests for Mill Creek Park, including a batting cage and fence repairs. The council also authorized the start of a community garden project and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved payment of $3,515 for Mill Creek Park batting cage (5-0)
• Approved $6,080 for Horsemen to fix North field back stop and 3rd base line (5-0)
• Approved banner advertisements at Mill Creek (5-0)
• Approved starting community gardens (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 25 minutes and payment of claims (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12 accepting donation for a bench in Mill Creek Park (5-0)
• Approved CCTV coordinator and liaison appointments (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on the Hilltop Estates fourth preliminary plat and a metal roofing text amendment for residential districts. Members will also discuss building code enforcement, inspection, and fees. Additionally, the commission will nominate a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2024.

• Hilltop Estates Fourth Preliminary Plat public hearing
• Residential District metal roofing and siding text amendment
• Discussion on building code enforcement, inspection, and fees
• Nomination of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair

The Commission recommended approval of a six-lot residential plat and an amendment to residential roofing and siding regulations. It also recommended contracting with Olmsted County for building code enforcement and nominated new leadership for 2024.

• Recommended approval of Hilltop Estates Fourth Addition with three conditions (4-2)
• Recommended approval of zoning ordinance amendment Sec. 113-291 regarding residential roofing and siding (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of building code enforcement contract with Olmsted County (Unanimous)
• Recommended Kent Whitcomb as Chair for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Rich Bakken as Vice Chair for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2nd, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a consent agenda including payment of claims and several resolutions. The council also authorized a city-wide clean-up event for May 6, 2024.

• Approved payment of claims totaling $73,180.26 (3-0)
• Authorized city-wide clean-up on May 6, 2024 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-10, OHV Trails Assistance Program (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-11 Authorizing the Transfer of Funds (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Olmsted County Maintenance Agreement CSAH 10 (3-0)
• Approved MNDOT LUP for All Terrain Vehicle Trail (3-0)
• Approved hydrant replacement quote (3-0)
• Approved Chatfield Ambulance Activities Association exempt permit application (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Amco Third Addition Preliminary Plat. The commission will also review an annual report and approve minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting.

• Amco Third Addition Preliminary Plat public hearing
• Annual Report review
• Approval of December 4, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary plat for the Amco Third Addition with a modification to one condition. The commission also directed staff to begin updating the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved December 4, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Amco Third Addition preliminary plat with modification to condition four (Unanimous)
• Recommended staff start the Comprehensive Plan update (Unanimous)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The City Council adopted a resolution approving the Amco Third Addition preliminary plat. The council also approved a consent agenda including police policies and payment of claims totaling $133,195.72.

• Approved Resolution 2024-09 for Amco Third Addition Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $133,195.72 (5-0)
• Approved Chatfield Police Department Mandatory Policies (5-0)
• Approved JPA - Olmsted County, Outdoor Sirens (5-0)
• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council approved several public works projects, including a $145,000 replacement for the wastewater treatment plant's UV system and $24,531 for pump repairs. The council also authorized a $24,881 bulk fuel tank installation, approved a new city vehicle purchase, and authorized environmental testing on state-owned land for a potential future purchase. A first reading was held for an ordinance repealing residential solid waste fees.

• Approved agenda with removal of Special Assessment Public Hearing (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims payment of $126,651.20 (4-0)
• Approved new UV system from Great Northern Environmental for $145,000 plus up to $5,000 for electrical changes (4-0)
• Approved rebuilding RAS pump #1 for $3,145 and replacing Influent pump #3 for $21,386 by Quality Flow Systems (4-0)
• Approved bulk fuel tank system from CHS Inc for $19,931 plus $4,950 for electrical hookup (4-0)
• First reading of Ordinance #470 repealing Residential Solid Waste fees
• Approved purchase of Chevy Traverse from Lewiston Auto with trade-in of Ford Explorer (4-0)
• Authorized environmental study and soil borings on State owned land (4-0)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a request for proposals to study the feasibility of a Transit Management Organization using a $350,000 state grant. The council also approved several personnel changes and $574,280.17 in claim payments.

• Approved $574,280.17 in payment of claims (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Fillmore County Ambulance Agreement (5-0)
• Approved hire of EMT Bethany Selin Ward (5-0)
• Approved pay increase for Rocky Burnett to Grade 8, Step 5 (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Desiree Schlichter to Assistant Ambulance Director effective March 16, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06 to publish RFP for Transit Management Organization study (5-0)
• Approved posting for a summer public works position (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 appointing PNP Election Judges (5-0)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Council adopted Ordinance #469 to increase fees for conditional use permits and development plans. The board also approved several infrastructure maintenance contracts and the sale of fire department equipment.

• Adopted Ordinance #469 increasing zoning and land development fees (4-0)
• Approved $39,585 maximum for well pump maintenance with Berguson-Casswell (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 for water tower inspections and service by KLM Engineering (4-0)
• Approved sale of Fire Skid unit for $4,500 (4-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $194,726.35 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-04 accepting a donation to the City (4-0)
• Approved LELS Wage Re-Opener 2024 and ESST Memorandums of Understanding (4-0)
• Approved Chatfield Youth Sports Association application for Exempt Gambling Permit (4-0)

Chatfield City Council Meeting

The Chatfield City Council approved a consent agenda including payment of claims totaling $2,151,204.16, 2024 liquor and beer licenses for nine businesses, and grade changes for police officers. The council also approved a $12,000 pay application for the West Chatfield project, a snowplow policy, and created a job description for a CCTV Programming and Social Media Coordinator at $7,000 per year. Councilor Novotny was elected Vice-Mayor, and Resolution 2024-01 was approved with corrections to committee appointments. Two ordinances received first review but were not adopted.

• Approved consent agenda including $2,151,204.16 in claims (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-03 granting 2024 liquor and beer licenses to 9 businesses (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 pay application #2 for West Chatfield project (5-0)
• Approved snowplow policy as submitted (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-01 with corrections to committee appointments (5-0)
• Elected Councilor Novotny as Vice-Mayor (5-0)
• Approved prosecuting attorney proposal (4-0, Novotny abstained)
• Created CCTV Programming and Social Media Coordinator job description at $7,000/yr (4-1, Urban nay)