Credit River public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a kick-off discussion for the 2025 preliminary budget. The agenda includes reviews of wastewater system upgrades and street patching quotes for Country Court Neighborhood. The Council will also meet in closed session regarding an easement purchase on Parcel # 049070013.

• Tradition PUD Concept Plan Review
• Patching quotes for Country Court Neighborhood
• Monterey Heights and South Passage Subordinate Service District budget updates
• Stonebridge Estates wastewater treatment system upgrade project
• Closed session discussion regarding easement purchase on Parcel # 049070013

The City Council approved Resolution 2024-21 to transfer Road and Bridge funds to the general fund as unassigned reserves. The council also approved a quote from Prior Lake Black Top and decided to bill all 2022 and 2023 repair bills.

• Approved Resolution 2024-21 transferring Road and Bridge funds to general fund unassigned reserves (4-0)
• Approved quote from Prior Lake Black Top (4-0)
• Approved billing all 2022 and 2023 repair bills (3-1)
• Rejected bids for Stonebridge project and directed staff to apply for project priority list (4-0)
• Decided to hold off on hiring a public works employee in 2024
• Tabled Monterey Heights and South Passage Subordinate Service Districts until June (4-0)
• Approved May 6, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-20 transferring funds for Monterey Heights South Passage (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a preliminary development agreement for Yellowstone of Credit River. The agenda also includes a contract for a Parks Master Plan and the 170th Street Culvert Project.

• Resolution 2024-19: Preliminary Development Agreement for Yellowstone of Credit River
• Contract with MSA for Community Visioning and Parks Master Plan
• Crack filling quote from Gopher State Sealcoat, Inc.
• Mutual Aid Agreement - Fire Services
• 170th Street Culvert Project

The City Council approved a preliminary development agreement for the Yellowstone of Credit River and accepted a crack filling quote from Gopher State Sealcoat Inc. The council also scheduled four summer meetings to be held in the park. No action was taken on the community visioning and parks master plan.

• Approved Resolution 2024-19 for Yellowstone of Credit River preliminary development agreement (5-0)
• Approved April claims (5-0)
• Accepted crack filling quote from Gopher State Sealcoat Inc (5-0)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-18 to release property from development agreement (5-0)
• Scheduled summer park meetings for June 12, July 10, July 24, and August 7
• Approved April 15, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet as the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. This session is a continuation of the April 18, 2024 meeting. Only appeals from the previous hearing that were continued to this date will be considered.

• Continuation of appeals from the April 18, 2024 hearing

City Council

The City Council will consider contracts for the Stonebridge Estates wastewater upgrade and the 2024 Overlay Project. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2023 annual financial audit and a closed session regarding pending litigation.

• Contract for Stonebridge Estates wastewater treatment system upgrade
• Bidding process for the 2024 Overlay Project
• Purchase of a new Public Works truck
• Approval of Minnesota Native Landscape quote
• Closed session regarding Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering, Inc. litigation

The City Council approved plans for the 2024 overlay project and authorized the purchase of a public works truck. Council members also directed staff to address billing overcharges for the Monterey Heights SSD. A contract for the Stonebridge Estates wastewater upgrade was tabled.

• Approved plans and bid advertisement for 2024 overlay project (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a pick-up truck not to exceed $66,000 (5-0)
• Tabled Stonebridge Estates wastewater treatment system contract (5-0)
• Directed staff to eliminate South Passage CSTS charges from Monterey Heights SSD billing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-16 regarding cost assessments (5-0)
• Approved Minnesota Native Landscape quote (5-0)
• Approved dust control quote (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution regarding city zoning authority and items related to The Yellowstone development. The agenda also includes discussions on compensation policy and a public works position.

• Resolution 2024-12 supporting retention of city zoning authority
• Conditional Use Permit Amendment for The Yellowstone of Credit River
• The Yellowstone at Credit River Preliminary Plat
• Contract for mowing parks and Government Center
• Proposal from SRF for property Aquisition Services for Government Center

The Credit River City Council approved hiring a Public Works Supervisor with an hourly salary range of $32.00 to $40.00. The council also approved contracts for interim planning services, park mowing, geotechnical exploration, and property acquisition services for the government center. Additionally, the council passed resolutions supporting city zoning authority and approving amendments to a conditional use permit and a preliminary plat.

• Approved hiring Public Works Supervisor ($32-$40/hr) (4-1)
• Approved MSA Interim Planning Services contract (4-1)
• Approved park mowing contract (3-2)
• Approved AET geotechnical exploration contract (5-0)
• Approved SRF property acquisition services proposal (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12 supporting zoning authority (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Conditional Use Permit #1257-C07/8 (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat Yellowstone with termination date March 31, 2034 (5-0)

City Council

The meeting includes the 2023 Annual Sheriff's Department Report and a plat extension for The Ranch of Credit River Second Addition. The Council will also decide on hiring an accounting technician and an interim contract planner. Additionally, membership in Metro Cities will be considered.

• Accept resignation of City Clerk and authorize advertising for position
• Approve hire of Accounting Technician
• Extension of Preliminary Plat for The Ranch of Credit River Second Addition
• Consider membership in Metro Cities
• Approve selection of Interim Contract Planner

The Credit River City Council approved contracting with MSA for interim planning services on a 4-1 vote, with Markert dissenting. The council also accepted the city clerk's resignation and authorized advertising for the position, also 4-1 with Schommer dissenting. The council decided not to pursue membership in Metro Cities. A mowing contract was discussed but will be on the next council agenda, and a work session was discussed with topics to be sent to the city administrator.

• Approved selection and contracting with MSA for interim planning services (4-1, Markert dissenting)
• Accepted resignation of city clerk and authorized advertising for the position (4-1, Schommer dissenting)
• Decided not to pursue membership in Metro Cities
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including minutes, hire of accounting technician, Resolution 2024-11 extending preliminary plat for Ranch of Credit River Second Addition, invoice for Collins Tree, and action on waiver of statutory limits on liability claims
• Approved agenda as amended, adding mowing contract and workshop items
• Mowing contract to be placed on next council agenda
• Work session discussed; topics to be sent to city administrator

City Council

The Credit River City Council will consider a grading agreement for Tara Farms Fourth Addition. The agenda also includes selecting a City Engineer and an appointment to the Planning Commission.

• Grading Agreement and Permit for Tara Farms Fourth Addition
• Selection of City Engineer
• Appointment to Planning Commission
• Premises Permit for Charitable Gambling License for Minnesota JCC
• Compass Financial Tool

The Credit River City Council voted 5-0 to table the selection of a city engineer between Hakanson Anderson and Bollig Inc. in order to gather additional information. The council approved the ongoing Abdo Compass Financial Tool dashboard expense at $500 per month, a budgeted 2024 expense, and approved the reappointment of Commissioner Amy Olson plus the appointments of David Martell and Peter Theberath to the Planning Commission. The consent agenda, including the February 5, 2024, minutes, a charitable gambling premises permit for Minnesota JCC, and a grading agreement and permit for Tara Farms Fourth Addition, passed 5-0.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: February 5, 2024 minutes, charitable gambling premises permit for Minnesota JCC, grading agreement and permit for Tara Farms Fourth Addition (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Commissioner Amy Olson and appointments of David Martell and Peter Theberath to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Tabled selection of City Engineer between Hakanson Anderson and Bollig Inc. to gather additional information (5-0)
• Approved ongoing Compass Financial Tool dashboard expense at $500/month (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19pm (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider selecting a city engineer and approving Resolution 2024-10 regarding plans, specifications, and advertisements for bids. The agenda also includes routine approvals for February claims and the hiring of a Public Works Maintenance Worker.

• Selection of City Engineer
• Approval of Resolution 2024-10 regarding plans, specifications, and advertisement for bids
• Hiring of a Public Works Maintenance Worker
• February 2024 Building Permit Report

The City Council approved the selection of a new City Engineer and passed a resolution to begin the bidding process for a septic treatment system. The council also approved the February 2024 accounts payable and the hiring of a public works maintenance worker.

• Approved Hakanson Anderson as City Engineer (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-10 for Stonebridge Community Septic Treatment System bids
• Approved hiring of a public works maintenance worker
• Approved February 2024 accounts payable
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Credit River City Council will meet on February 5, 2024, to review routine items and discuss city business. The council will consider a new compensation structure and the approval of a part-time accounting technician position. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding land annexation and improvement bonds.

• New compensation structure proposal
• Part-time accounting technician position approval
• Resolution for land detachment and annexation
• 2024 Overlay Project improvements
• NSU 2024 proposed rates

The City Council approved the creation of a part-time Accounting Technician position. The council also passed a consent agenda including several resolutions regarding land annexation, ballot boards, and project improvements. A proposed new compensation structure was tabled for future discussion.

• Approved hiring of a part-time Accounting Technician (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 regarding concurrent detachment and annexation of land (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-06 establishing a Ballot Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07 ordering improvements to 2024 Overlay Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08 regarding reimbursement of expenditures from improvement bonds (5-0)
• Approved NSU 2024 proposed rates (5-0)
• Approved January 22, 2024, meeting minutes and January claims (5-0)
• Tabled approval of new compensation structure

City Council

The Credit River City Council will vote on Ordinance 2024-01 to set certain municipal fees and approve a contract for the city attorney. Members will also renew an annual liquor license for Legends Club Grill, LLC and discuss forming a screening committee for the Planning Commission. The agenda consists primarily of routine administrative approvals and informational presentations rather than major policy changes.

• Ordinance 2024-01 setting certain city fees
• Approval of the annual liquor license for Legends Club Grill, LLC
• City Attorney contract approval
• Discussion on forming a screening committee for the Planning Commission
• Presentation by the Prior Lake Fire Department

The Credit River City Council approved the 2024 fee schedule (Ordinance 2024-01), which changes only the NPDES Review and Permit fees. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the January 8, 2024 meeting minutes, a 2024 annual liquor license for Legends Club Grill, LLC, and a city attorney contract. All votes were 5-0. The meeting included a fire department presentation, open forum, and council training; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda: January 8, 2024 minutes, 2024 annual liquor license for Legends Club Grill, LLC, and city attorney contract (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-01 setting certain fees for 2024, changing only NPDES Review and Permit fees (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:50 PM (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 Overlay Project and discuss the selection of a City Attorney. The agenda also includes a letter supporting a Local Housing Trust Fund and the adoption of Council By-Laws.

• Public improvement hearing for 2024 Overlay Project
• Letter supporting creation of Local Housing Trust Fund
• City Attorney recommendation and selection
• Adoption of Council By-Laws
• Appointment of 2024 Election Judges via Resolution 2024-04

The Credit River City Council met on January 8, 2024, and approved a series of annual housekeeping items, including official designations, check signers, council by-laws, and a purchasing policy. The council authorized the City Administrator to negotiate a contract with Kennedy & Graven for city attorney services following a four-firm RFP process. The council also approved Resolution 2024-04 appointing election judges for 2024 and accepted the December 18, 2023 meeting minutes. A public improvement hearing for the 2024 Overlay Project was opened and closed with no decision recorded.

• Approved Resolution 2024-01 making official designations and council appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 appointing check signers for 2024 (5-0)
• Approved city by-laws with changes to sections 102, 302, 502, and 1103 (5-0)
• Approved the City of Credit River Purchasing and Payable Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-03 delegating authority to pay claims and make electronic fund transfers (5-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate a contract with Kennedy & Graven for city attorney services (5-0)
• Approved December 18, 2023 council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-04 appointing election judges for 2024 (5-0)

City Council

The Council is scheduled to adopt the 2024 City Budget and Levy. The agenda also includes adopting septic treatment system budgets and rates, and approving a preliminary plat for Lake Estates Second Addition.

• Adoption of 2024 City Budget and Levy
• Approval of Preliminary Plat for Lake Estates Second Addition
• Adoption of 2024 Community Septic Treatment System Budgets and Rates
• Selection of Government Center Construction Manager
• Resolution 2023-41 regarding MHSP Project Costs covered by 2024 Bond

The Credit River City Council approved the 2024 city budget and final levy during their December 18, 2023 meeting. They also approved the preliminary plat for Lake Estates Second Addition, adopted 2024 community septic system budgets and rates, and selected Terra Construction as the Government Center Construction Manager. Additionally, the council approved claims totaling $190,208.51 and authorized a $225,000 fund transfer.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Tara Farm infrastructure acceptance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-42 for Lake Estates Second Addition preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-37 setting the final 2023 levy for collection in 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-38 for the 2024 City Budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-39 for 2024 Community Septic Treatment System budgets and rates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-41 for 2024 MHSP project bond reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved claim payments of $190,208.51 and $225,000 transfer from savings to checking (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review routine items including meeting schedules and polling locations. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2024 Budget Truth in Taxation presentation.

• Resolution 2023-36 designating 2024 polling locations
• Ordinance 2023-12 regarding cannabis and THC use in public spaces
• 2024 Budget Truth in Taxation presentation

The Council approved a consent agenda including an ordinance regulating cannabis and THC products in public spaces. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed 2024 levy of $2,730,185, which represents a 9% increase over 2023.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-12 regulating cannabis and THC products in public spaces (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-36 designating 2024 polling locations (5-0)
• Approved November 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2024 City Council and Planning Commission meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved claim approvals (5-0)
• Closed the Truth in Taxation public hearing (5-0)