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