Credit River public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda items, and the 3‑quarter financial reports. It also approved the request for proposals to develop the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The council directed staff to research hunting restrictions on Markley Lake and to arrange a meeting with the Stonebridge HOA about fence repairs.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved 3‑quarter financial reports (5-0)
• Approved Request for Proposals for 2050 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Directed City Attorney Mikhail to research hunting restrictions on Markley Lake
• Directed City Administrator Jelinski to meet with Stonebridge HOA about fence repairs
• Recommended bringing draft Minnesota Paid Leave policy back for further discussion
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a fund transfer for capital improvements and a conditional use permit for a structure height exception. The meeting also includes a report on the Stonebridge Estates Evaluation of Alternatives.

• Resolution 2025-35: Transfer of $1,335,794 from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund
• Resolution 2025-34: Conditional Use Permit for accessory structure height at 8555 175th Street East
• Stonebridge Estates Evaluation of Alternatives Report
• RFQ for General Planning Services
• Resolution 2025-36: Revoking and designating Municipal State Aid Streets

The council approved a $1,335,794 transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund to fund road improvements (4‑1). It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory structure at 8555 175" Street East (5‑0) and adopted a five‑year Request for Qualifications for general planning services (5‑0). Additionally, the council directed staff to add monthly council workshops to the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for accessory structure at 8555 175" Street East (5-0)
• Approved RFQ for general planning services, 5‑year term (5-0)
• Approved $1,335,794 transfer from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund for road improvements (4-1)
• Directed addition of monthly council workshops to 2026 calendar (unanimous)
• Opened closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects, including catch basin repairs and road striping. The body is also considering agreements with Scott County and a proposal from Entoo Talent.

• Snowplowing contract for City Hall and CSTS driveways with Mark's Bobcat
• Amended grading agreement and permit for Tara Farm Outlot A
• Catch basin repair quotes for Whitewood Ave and Nevada Ave
• Agreement with Scott County on County Ditch 4
• Additional striping on 170th Street under the Microsurfacing Contract

The council accepted Scott County's transfer of Ditch 4 with a minor amendment (4‑1). It approved catch‑basin repairs on Whitewood and Nevada Avenues (5‑0) and adopted a joint powers agreement with Lakeville for Judicial Road upgrades (5‑0). Additional striping on 170" Street was also approved (5‑0).

• Accepted Drainage System Transfer Agreement for County Ditch 4 (4‑1, Markert dissenting)
• Approved Krueger Excavating quotes for catch‑basin repairs on Whitewood Ave and Nevada Ave (5‑0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Lakeville for Judicial Road improvements (5‑0)
• Approved estimate for additional striping on 170" Street (5‑0)
• Directed City Administrator to send HOA letters about tree trimming in Territory & Grey Fox neighborhoods
• Recommended holding off on contract with Entoo Talent

City Council

The City Council will consider direction for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and review quotes for a facilitated workshop and City Hall door replacement. The body will also address an agreement with Scott County regarding County Ditch 4 and trees in Creekwood Park.

• Final payment for 2024 Overlay Project
• Declaration of Easement, Outlot B, Judicial Estates
• Letter of Credit Reductions for The Yellowstone of Credit River and The Ranch of Credit River 2nd Addition
• Quotes for City Hall door replacement
• Agreement with Scott County on County Ditch 4

The council approved the amended agenda and the routine consent agenda. It directed staff to obtain quotes for trees and planting supplies for Creekwood Park, approved a facilitator for a City Council workshop, and approved a bid to replace two City Hall doors. The council also voted to start a request‑for‑proposals process for general planning services and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to obtain quotes for trees and tree bags for Creekwood Park (5-0)
• Approved Ethical Leaders in Action, Inc to facilitate City Council workshop (5-0)
• Approved KR Contracting & Associates estimate to replace two City Hall doors (5-0)
• Initiated RFPs for general planning services and 2050 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 preliminary levy and the Minnesota Paid Leave Law. The body is also deciding on an interim use permit for an accessory dwelling unit and road improvement payments.

• Resolution 2025-32: Interim Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 8056 165th Street East
• 2026 Preliminary Levy
• Pay Estimate 1 and Change Order 1 for County Road 27 Bypass Lane Road Improvement Project
• Minnesota Paid Leave Law discussion

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It corrected the September 8 minutes and approved the city’s 100% contribution to the Minnesota Paid Leave premium. The council also approved an interim use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, rejected a proposed reduction to the 2026 preliminary levy, adopted the preliminary levy, and set dates for budget work sessions.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items for County Road 27 improvements (5-0)
• Approved corrected September 8 minutes (5-0)
• Approved city paying 100% of premiums for Minnesota Paid Leave Law (5-0)
• Approved interim use permit for ADU at 8056 165" Street E with conditions (5-0)
• Rejected amendment to reduce general fund preliminary levy (2-3)
• Approved Resolution 2025-33 setting preliminary 2026 levy (3-2)
• Approved budget work session dates in October and November (5-0)

City Council

The Credit River City Council will consider approving a variance for a home extended business and an interim use permit for two such businesses at a specific address. The meeting also includes the approval of a settlement agreement with a construction firm and the discussion of a workshop on city governance.

• Approve Quote for Pothole Patching on Casey Parkway
• Resolution 2025-30: Variance for Home Extended Businesses
• Resolution 2025-31: Interim Use Permit for 2 Home Extended Businesses at 18525 Texas Ave
• Settlement Agreement with CliftonLarsenAllen, LLC
• Discussion to have a City Council Workshop on City Governance

The council approved a $10,000 settlement with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC to resolve a placement fee dispute. It also approved a .02‑acre variance and an interim use permit for two home‑based businesses at 18525 Texas Avenue. The council directed staff to negotiate the transfer of responsibility for Scott County Ditch 4 and to hire Leroy Schommer for ditch‑mowing services at $140 per hour. Additional actions included directing staff to research a governance workshop facilitator and logo apparel options.

• Approved $10,000 settlement with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC (4-1)
• Approved .02‑acre variance for home extended businesses at 18525 Texas Ave (5-0)
• Approved interim use permit for two home extended businesses at 18525 Texas Ave (5-0)
• Directed staff to negotiate transfer of Ditch 4 responsibility (4-1)
• Directed staff to research governance workshop facilitator (5-0)
• Approved hiring Leroy Schommer for ditch mowing at $140/hr (4-0, Schommer abstained)
• Directed staff to research logo apparel options (5-0)
• Approved amended minutes of August 18, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-05, amending the city's Community Sewage Treatment System fee schedule. It also approved a job description for a new Building Official and rescheduled the Neighborhood Park Town Hall to June 23. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approve agenda (3-0)
• Approve consent agenda, including minutes of May 19 and letter of credit reductions (3-0)
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-05 amending CSTS fees (3-0)
• Approve Building Official job description (3-0)
• Reschedule Neighborhood Park Town Hall to 6/23/25 (3-0)
• Close public hearing on CSTS fee ordinance (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (3-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including minutes, health insurance start date, a testing proposal, and payment of claims, each by a 5-0 vote. It then awarded the temporary patching/overlay contract for Casey Parkway and Faricy Lane to McNamara with a 5-0 vote. A motion to adopt all GCCAC recommendations with a City Hall soil test failed because it lacked a second. The meeting was adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, health insurance start date, testing proposal, payment of claims) (5-0)
• Awarded temporary patching/overlay contract for Casey Pkwy & Faricy Ln to McNamara (5-0)
• Motion to approve all GCCAC recommendations with soil test failed (no second)
• Discussed interview process for Finance Director; no action taken
• Discussed interview process for Building Official; no action taken
• No action on City Hall soil test or related investigations
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Credit River City Council will approve the meeting agenda and routine consent items, including the minutes from June 16, 2025, the clerk's resignation, and a letter of credit reduction for The Ranch of Credit River 2nd Addition. The council will hold an open forum for public comments, followed by several general‑business items such as a paving quote for Cleary Place, a finance director recommendation, a job posting for city clerk, a proposed zoning ordinance amendment, a parks assessment survey summary, a discussion of bylaws, and tree‑trimming matters. No formal action will be taken on open‑forum topics.

• Approve Letter of Credit Reduction for The Ranch of Credit River 2nd Addition
• Quote for Temporary Patching/Overlay on Cleary Place
• Recommendation to offer candidate Finance Director position
• Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 20-4
• Parks Assessment Survey Summary

The council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance amendment to add interim‑use permits. It also accepted a $32,323 contract for temporary patching of Cleary Place, hired Sue Iverson as Finance Director, and approved the advertisement for the City Clerk vacancy. All consent‑agenda items were adopted without objection.

• Approved agenda amendment to add signs discussion (5‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda items, including appointment of Deputy City Clerk (5‑0)
• Accepted $32,323 quote for temporary patching/overlay of Cleary Place (5‑0)
• Extended offer of Finance Director position to Sue Iverson (5‑0)
• Approved advertisement, job description, and application packet for City Clerk (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 20‑4 (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will review an employment offer for a Finance Director and discuss a staff retention bonus structure. The body will also consider a quote for replacing the City Hall entrance and door.

• Employment offer to Sue Iverson for Finance Director
• Discussion of staff retention bonus structure
• Quote for City Hall entrance and door replacement
• Resolution 2025-24 to extend the Government Center Citizen Advisory Committee term
• Lawful Gambling Permit application for the MN Concrete Council

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to approve Sue Iverson’s employment as Finance Director and to refuse payment of the recruiter’s placement fee. The council also approved a motion for Administrator Jelinski to draft a job description and explore vendors for code‑compliance work (5‑0). Finally, a workshop on the City Hall building and the GCCAC was scheduled after an amended motion passed 4‑1.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved offer of employment to Sue Iverson as Finance Director and NOT pay placement fee (5-0)
• Approved Administrator Jelinski to draft job description, explore vendors, and review MSA contract (5-0)
• Motion to accept Resolution 2025-24 extending GCCAC term failed (2-3)
• Approved motion to direct City Administrator to schedule workshop on building and committee (3-2)
• Approved amendment to include GCCAC members in workshop (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will review a final plat for a new development and a sewer and water extension bonding bill request. The body will also discuss a trail maintenance agreement with Scott County and environmental testing for City Hall.

• Resolution 2025-27: Final Plat for Yellowstone of Credit River Third Addition
• Resolution 2025-26: Support for Sewer and Water Extension Project G.O. Bonding Bill Request
• Scott County Trail Maintenance Agreement
• Soliciting quotes for air, water, soil, and percolation tests at City Hall
• Closed session regarding a disputed Clifton Larson Allen contract claim

The council signed the Scott County Trail Maintenance Agreement and approved the final plat and developer agreement for the Yellowstone of Credit River Third Addition. It also adopted a resolution supporting a sewer and water extension bonding request, accepted SCALE priorities, and directed environmental testing at City Hall. A motion to table the ditch‑mowing contract was approved, and all items were voted on as recorded.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Signed Scott County Trail Maintenance Agreement (4-1, Markert dissenting)
• Approved Resolution 2025-27 (final plat) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Developer’s Agreement for Yellowstone of Credit River Third Addition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-26 supporting sewer and water extension bonding request (3-2, Markert & Zanto dissenting)
• Accepted SCALE priorities, added bonding request and unfunded mandates (5-0)
• Directed City Administrator to solicit quotes for environmental testing at City Hall (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It then approved, with conditions, the final plats for the Holman Second Addition and the Yellowstone Fourth Addition, and also approved the development agreement for the Yellowstone Fourth Addition. The council hired Lynda Jirak as City Clerk (5‑0). A motion to table the lease with Krueger Properties failed 2‑3.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 for Holman 2nd Addition final plat (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-29 for Yellowstone Fourth Addition final plat (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Yellowstone Fourth Addition (5-0)
• Approved hiring contract for City Clerk position (5-0)
• Motion to table Lease Agreement with Krueger Properties failed (2-3)

City Council

The Credit River City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including escrow refunds of $18,174.96, a road improvement contract, and a denial of a comprehensive plan amendment. It will also vote on a resolution to move money from the General Fund to the Capital Improvements Fund and issue an interfund loan to the South Passage CSTS to refinance debt. Additional items include a variance application, finance director contractor proposals, and discussion of ordinance updates.

• Approve payment of developer escrow refunds totaling $18,174.96
• Approve contract for County Road 27 Bypass Lane road improvements
• Resolution 2025-21 denying a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for parcel re‑guidance
• Resolution 2025-20 transferring funds and providing an interfund loan to South Passage CSTS
• Variance application for PID #049330050

The council approved a variance allowing a single‑family home to be built without platting or meeting road frontage requirements. It also approved a fund transfer and inter‑fund loan to refinance South Passage CSTS debt, accepted a bid for interim financial services, and hired a City Building Official. A motion to use only contracted services for the vacant planner position was rejected.

• Approved variance for home construction without platting or road frontage (Resolution 2025-22) – vote 5-0
• Approved transfer of funds and inter‑fund loan to refinance South Passage CSTS debt (Resolution 2025-20) – vote 4-1
• Approved payment of developer escrow refunds totaling $18,174.96 – vote 5-0
• Accepted Clifton Larson Allen bid for interim financial services – vote 5-0
• Approved hiring of a City Building Official – vote 3-2
• Rejected motion to use all contracted services for the vacant City Planner position – vote 2-3
• Moved agenda item 3.5 to General Business – vote 5-0
• Approved agenda as amended – vote 5-0

City Council

The Credit River City Council will discuss a Comprehensive Plan amendment that would re‑guide six properties from the Urban Expansion Reserve to commercial zoning. Separate items include a rezoning application for PID 049080030, a preliminary plat for the Credit River Business Park, a proposed change to the city’s health‑insurance contract, and a discussion of drainage issues on Giles' property.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re‑guide 6 properties from Urban Expansion Reserve to commercial
• Zoning Amendment (rezone) application for PID 049080030 from Urban Expansion Reserve to industrial and commercial
• Preliminary plat application for Credit River Business Park
• Consideration of health‑insurance contract change
• Discussion of drainage issue on Giles' Property

The council voted 5‑0 to deny the Comprehensive Plan amendment that would re‑guide six properties from the Urban Expansion Reserve to commercial use. It also denied a related zoning amendment (5‑0) and a preliminary plat for the Credit River Business Park (5‑0). The council approved switching the city health insurance plan to the Minnesota Health Network HealthPartners HSA plan (5‑0). It directed staff to repost the Finance Director position and to seek interim services (4‑1).

• Denied Comprehensive Plan amendment for 6 properties (5-0)
• Denied zoning amendment for PID 049080030 (5-0)
• Denied preliminary plat for Credit River Business Park (5-0)
• Approved health insurance change to MHN HealthPartners HSA plan (5-0)
• Directed staff to repost Finance Director position and solicit interim quotes (4-1)
• Approved drainage repair bid from Kevin Casey for $18,835 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including street micro‑surfacing contract and development agreement (5-0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Holmen 2nd Addition preliminary plat and the city planner position following Matt Holzworth's resignation. The body is also considering bids for street microsurfacing and County Road 27 bypass lane improvements.

• Transfer of $164,163.53 from inactive Lot Fees Fund to General Fund
• Development Agreement for Lake Estates Second Addition
• Resolution 2025-14 for 2025 Street Microsurfacing Project bids
• Resolution 2025-15 for County Road 27 Bypass Lane Road Improvements bids
• Discussion on Holmen 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda items, including a $164,163.53 fund transfer, and changed the May 5 council meeting to May 6. It approved Resident Town Hall meeting dates, the Holmen 2nd Addition preliminary plat, and a $55,859 crack‑filling contract. The council directed staff to research options for filling the City Planner position. It also approved the street microsurfacing project and the County Road 27 Bypass Lane Road Improvements.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (including $164,163.53 fund transfer, resignation acceptance, etc.) – 5-0
• Approved change of May 5 council meeting to May 6 – 4-1 (Mayor dissenting)
• Approved Resident Town Hall Meetings with revised dates – 5-0
• Approved Holmen 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat (Resolution 2025-13) – 5-0
• Approved 2025 crack‑filling contract with Gopher State Sealcoat for $55,859 – 5-0
• Directed staff to research options for filling the City Planner position – 5-0
• Approved Street Microsurfacing Project (Resolution 2025-14) – 5-0
• Approved County Road 27 Bypass Lane Road Improvements (Resolution 2025-15) – 5-0

City Council

The City Council will discuss financial updates and a presentation on small lot septic systems and sanitary sewers. The body is also considering updates to fund balance and capital asset policies, as well as the adoption of official value, vision, and mission statements.

• Payment of developer escrow refunds totaling $39,108.81
• Presentation on Small Lots Septic System & Sanitary Sewer
• Review of fund balance policies and reserve amounts
• Review of capital asset policy
• Resolution No. 2025-16 to adopt official value, vision, and mission statements

The Credit River City Council approved a fund balance policy that sets the minimum cash‑flow reserve at a 40‑50% range and removed percentage priorities. It also adopted a revised Capital Asset Policy raising the baseline threshold to $7,500. The council approved Resolution 2025‑16 adopting the city’s official value, vision, and mission statements, and rescheduled the resident town‑hall meeting to May 28, 2025. The minutes of the April 7, 2025 meeting were tabled until the next council meeting.

• Approved fund balance policies, reserve range 40‑50%, motion passes 5-0
• Adopted Capital Asset Policy with $7,500 threshold, motion passes 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2025‑16 adopting city’s value, vision, mission statements, motion passes 5-0
• Approved rescheduling resident town hall to May 28, 2025, motion passes 5-0
• Tabled minutes of the April 7, 2025 City Council Meeting until next meeting, motion passes 5-0
• Approved Consent Agenda items including $39,108.81 developer escrow refunds, motion passes 5-0
• Approved agenda as amended, motion passes 5-0
• Adjourned meeting, motion passes 5-0

City Council

The Credit River City Council will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes, payment of claims, Ordinance 2025-01 that sets certain municipal fees for 2025, and Resolution 2025-02 that updates wages for city positions. In general business, the council will discuss the cannabis moratorium and ordinance update, consider appointments for finance director and other positions, review a quote for a parking‑lot security camera, and address lobbying and state bond fund matters.

• Approve Ordinance 2025-01 Setting Certain Fees for 2025
• Approve Resolution 2025-02 Updating Wages for City Positions
• Discussion & Update of Cannabis Moratorium and Ordinance
• Consider Appointment to the Position of Finance Director
• Consider Quote for Security Camera – Parking Lot

The council approved the appointment of Lucas Chase as Finance Director and authorized up to $10,000 for his office equipment. It also adopted Resolution 2025-01, naming Councilmember Schommer as Acting Mayor and updating committee assignments. The agenda was amended to move the fee ordinance to General Business, and the consent agenda was approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Appointed Lucas Chase as Finance Director (5-0)
• Approved up to $10,000 for Finance Director office equipment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 appointing Acting Mayor and updating committees (4-1)
• Approved agenda amendment moving fee ordinance to General Business (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned work session (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to set fees for 2025. Members will also review a bed and breakfast request and discuss city administrator recruitment.

• Public hearing and vote on 2025 City Fee Schedule (Ord 2025-01)
• Text amendment and Conditional Use Permit for Bed and Breakfast at 6465 170th St E
• Resolution 2025-05 for minor subdivision at 21506 Texas Ave
• Administrative Fines 2025-02 and Fine Schedule 2025-03
• Discussion on Government Center Citizen's Advisory Committee site evaluations

The council approved the 2025 City Fee Schedule ordinance, raising park dedication fees, and adopted Ordinances 2025-02 and 2025-03 on administrative fines along with a publication resolution. An amendment to the Government Center Citizen's Advisory Committee bylaws was also approved. All actions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Agenda amended to remove items 7.1 and 7.2 (5-0)
• Consent agenda approved, including minutes and minor subdivision (5-0)
• Ordinance 2025-01 (2025 fee schedule) and Resolution 2025-03 approved (5-0)
• Ordinances 2025-02 (administrative fines) and 2025-03 (fine schedule) plus Resolution 2025-04 approved (4-1, Councilmember Zanto dissenting)
• Amendment to Government Center CAC bylaws approved (5-0)
• Public hearing on fee schedule closed (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review and decide on several items, including a minor subdivision proposal for 21480 Texas Ave., a front‑yard variance for 7998 Cress View, and a temporary interim City Administrator position. Additional discussion topics include recruitment for a permanent City Administrator, scheduling the Board of Review & Equalization, and plans for a micro‑surfacing road project and County Road 27 bypass lane improvements. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and an open public forum.

• Consider Resolution 2025-08 approving a minor subdivision at 21480 Texas Ave.
• Consider Variance – 7998 Cress View front‑yard variance (Resolution 2025-09).
• Consider temporary interim City Administrator position and related agreement.
• Discuss ordering plans and specifications for the 2025 Micro‑Surfacing Project.
• Discuss County Road 27 Bypass Lane Improvements.

The council approved several items, including a minor subdivision at 21480 Texas Ave, a front‑yard setback variance, and the conversion of the interim city administrator to a temporary employee. It also adopted a draft recruitment schedule, approved a $13,789 geotechnical study and a wetland‑replacement plan application, adopted a finance policy for account adjustments, and confirmed the planning commission appointment process. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Resolution 2025‑08 for minor subdivision at 21480 Texas Ave (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑09 front‑yard variance for 7998 Cress View (5‑0)
• Approved conversion of Interim City Administrator to temporary employee (5‑0)
• Approved draft City Administrator recruitment schedule (5‑0)
• Approved bid by Braun Intertec for $13,789 geotechnical study of County Rd 27 bypass lane (5‑0)
• Approved submission of application for Wetland Replacement Plan (5‑0)
• Approved Finance Department policy on account adjustments and write‑offs up to $500 (5‑0)
• Approved Planning Commission appointment process (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will review several items, including a contract with ABDO for 2024 auditing services, recruitment of a new City Administrator, and a parks mowing agreement with Mark's Bobcat. The council will also discuss ordering plans for a 2025 microsurfacing project, a social media policy, and a CSTS pumping policy. All items are scheduled for consideration under General Business after the consent agenda and public forum.

• Consider Contract with ABDO for 2024 Auditing Services
• City Administrator Recruitment
• Consider Parks Mowing Agreement – Mark's Bobcat
• Consider Ordering Plans and Specifications for 2025 Microsurfacing Project
• Consider Social Media Policy – Facebook / Others

The City Council approved the consent agenda, appointed two planning‑commission members, and adopted several contracts and policies. Approvals included the 2024 audit contract with Abdo, a two‑year mowing agreement with Mark's Bobcat, ordering plans for the 2025 microsurfacing project (≈ $173,000), and a CSTS pumping policy. The proposed social‑media policy was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, payment claims, appointments) – vote 5-0
• Approved appointment of Calvin Casey and Thane Tande to Planning Commission – vote 5-0
• Approved contract with Abdo for 2024 Auditing Services ($20,800) – vote 5-0
• Approved two‑year mowing agreement with Mark's Bobcat, 5% annual increase plus 30‑day exit clause – vote 5-0
• Approved ordering plans and specifications for 2025 Microsurfacing Project (≈ $173,000) – vote 5-0
• Approved CSTS Pumping Policy – vote 5-0

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution regarding the retention of city zoning authority and discuss budgets and rates for the 2025 Community Septic Treatment System. The meeting also includes routine approvals for financial security releases and a dust control quote.

• Resolution 2025-12 supporting retention of City Zoning Authority
• 2025 Community Septic Treatment System budgets and rates
• Release of financial security for Robin View development
• Release of financial security for The Yellowstone of Credit River Preliminary Development Agreement
• 2025 ENVIROTECH dust control quote

The council unanimously approved agenda amendments, the consent agenda, new septic treatment system rates for South Passage, and a resolution backing city zoning authority. It also approved the publication of a parks and trails survey, the March 3 meeting minutes with a language change, and a dust‑control quote from Envirotech. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda amendments moving items 3.6 and 3.4 to General Business (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including financial security releases and liability waiver (5-0)
• Approved 2025 CSTS rates with option 2 for South Passage (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 supporting retention of city zoning authority (5-0)
• Approved publication of City Parks and Trails Survey in newsletter (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 3, 2025 City Council meeting with language change (5-0)
• Approved dust control quote from 2025 ENVIROTECH (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on an ordinance to amend the zoning code regarding cannabis and hemp businesses, along with a summary resolution. Routine items on the consent agenda include approving minutes, payment of claims, a fund transfer for wetland delineation, and posting a draft ordinance on council salaries. The meeting also includes an open public forum and several discussion topics such as the city administrator, County Ditch #4, and a social media policy.

• Approve minutes of the February 18, 2025 City Council meeting
• Approve payment of claims and transfer requests
• Approve General Fund transfer to developer escrow for wetland delineation
• Approve posting of draft ordinance amendment to 2023-08 setting council salaries
• Consider ordinance amending zoning code for cannabis and hemp businesses

The council approved a $130,000 employment offer to Steven Devine-Jelinski for the City Administrator position. It also adopted an ordinance amending the zoning code to allow cannabis and hemp businesses in the industrial district. Additional actions included sending a letter to Scott County about Ditch #4, adopting a revised social media policy, and approving posting of a draft council salary amendment.

• Approved employment offer to Steven Devine-Jelinski as City Administrator (5-0)
• Approved zoning code amendment for cannabis and hemp businesses (5-0)
• Approved sending letter to Scott County requesting Ditch #4 not be abandoned (5-0)
• Approved revised Social Media Policy (5-0)
• Approved posting draft amendment to increase Council annual salary to $7,000 (5-0)
• Approved agenda amendment moving Item 3.4 to General Business (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items as a group (5-0)

City Council

The City Council convened a special meeting to interview finalist candidates for the City Administrator position. Council members will discuss the candidates and may make a decision on the appointment during this meeting.

• Interview finalist candidates for City Administrator
• Hold discussion on candidate qualifications
• Possible deliberation and decision on appointment

The council adopted an amendment to the city zoning code to allow cannabis and hemp businesses in the industrial district. It also approved an employment offer to Steven Devine‑Jelinski for city administrator at a $130,000 annual salary. Additional actions included sending a letter to Scott County about Ditch #4, adopting a revised social media policy, and approving posting of a draft council salary amendment.

• Moved agenda item 3.4 to General Business (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.1‑3.3 (5-0)
• Approved cannabis/hemp zoning amendment (5-0)
• Approved offer of employment to Steven Devine‑Jelinski, $130,000 salary (5-0)
• Approved letter to Scott County requesting Ditch #4 not be abandoned (5-0)
• Approved revised Social Media Policy (5-0)
• Approved posting draft amendment to raise council annual salary to $7,000 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the final plat for The Yellowstone of Credit River and consider a new compensation pay scale structure. The meeting includes a presentation on park improvements and a discussion on tree removals in parks and right-of-way areas.

• Final plat for The Yellowstone of Credit River
• Proposal to change compensation pay scale structure
• Appointment to the position of City Clerk
• Tree removals and trimming in Parks and ROW areas
• Resolution for Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Responsible Party & Policy

City Council

The City Council will meet to start the 2025 budget process and review a developers agreement for Yellowstone At Credit River. The body will also consider infrastructure projects and personnel policy updates.

• 2025 Budget Discussion with ABDO Representative Tessa Beuning
• Yellowstone At Credit River Developers Agreement
• Award project to Northland Grading & Excavating for 170th Street Culvert Replacement
• Change Order 1 for 195th Street Culvert Replacement
• Personnel Policy Article X HSA Contribution discussion

City Council

The Credit River City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a specific request from a developer. The body will consider a request to deviate from Item #12 of Underlying Approval Resolution 24-30 regarding The Yellowstone of Credit River.

• Request from the developer of The Yellowstone of Credit River to deviate from Underlying Approval Resolution 24-30 - Item #12

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025 preliminary budget and potential updates to public nuisance codes and park dedication fees. The body is also considering zoning ordinance amendments for Urban Expansion Reserve and Diversified Rural areas.

• 2025 Preliminary Budget discussion
• Zoning Ordinance amendments for Urban Expansion Reserve and Diversified Rural areas
• Line Extension Permit for SPECTRUM MID-AMERICA, LLC
• Updates to Public Nuisances Scope and Code Enforcement Process
• Updates to City Park Dedication Fees

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2025 preliminary levy and a comprehensive sanitary sewer study. The body will also review a proposal from MSA regarding a study to amend UER 1 per 40 and develop comments for the Metropolitan Council 2050 System Plan.

• Discussion and possible adoption of 2025 Preliminary Levy
• Resolution 2024-33 regarding Monterey Heights Reimbursement – 2021 Bond Matter
• Pay Estimate 1 for the 2024 Overlay Project
• Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Study
• Proposal from MSA relating to Study - Amending UER 1 per 40

City Council

The City Council will discuss the development of city comments for the Metropolitan Council 2050 System Plan. The body is also reviewing approvals and grading permits for The Ranch of Credit River Second Addition.

• Resolution 2024-35 Adopting Assessment Roll for 2024 Overlay Project
• Resolution 2024-36 Amending The Ranch of Credit River Second Addition Approval Resolution
• Grading Agreement and Permit for The Ranch of Credit River Second Addition
• Proposed City Newsletter Policy
• Setting a special meeting for canvassing election results on November 15, 2024

City Council

The City Council will review final plats and developer agreements for two residential additions. The body is also considering snowplowing contracts and a study proposal regarding UER 1. Other items include a request to fund a community survey.

• Yellowstone 2nd Addition Final Plat (4 LOTS) and Draft Developers Agreement
• Ranch 2nd Addition Final Plat and Developers Agreement
• Snowplowing contract for Mark's Bobcat (City Hall / CSTS Driveways)
• Snowplowing Agreement with Gallagher's for 2024-2027 plus one year
• Proposal from MSA for a study on amending UER 1 per 40

City Council

The City Council will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting and authorize the payment of claims. The body will also consider a variance for an accessory structure at 7998 Cress View Ln and set a date for a budget workshop.

• Approve minutes of October 21, 2024 meeting
• Approve payment of claims (bills)
• Consider variance for 7998 Cress View Ln - Accessory Structure
• Set Council Budget Workshop for 7 pm 11/18/24
• Presentation from Tom Briant, Chair of City Government Center Citizen's Advisory Committee

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the elements of the 2025 Budget. The session will begin at 7:00 PM following the conclusion of the Regular City Council Meeting.

• Work session to discuss 2025 Budget elements
• Work session to commence at 7:00 PM

City Council

The City Council is convening a work session to continue discussions regarding the 2025 budget and related elements. The meeting includes an update from Tessa Beuning of ABDO and a discussion on reserve policies.

• 2025 Budget Workshop #2
• Update from ABDO (Tessa Beuning)
• Discussion of Reserve Policies

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the adoption of fund balance policies. The body will also consider several routine approvals including liquor license renewals and an administrator agreement amendment.

• Consideration of Fund Balance Policies
• 2025 liquor license renewals for Legends Golf Club and Heritage Golf Club
• Public hearing on the City's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
• Amendment #1 to Interim City Administrator Agreement
• Acceptance of infrastructure improvements and release of financial security for Crescent Curve

City Council

The City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing regarding the 2025 budget and levy. Members will consider resolutions for the final budget and levy, as well as the 2025 meeting and payroll calendars. The council will also consider the Lake Estates 2nd Addition Final Plat.

• Public Hearing: Truth in Taxation - 2025 Budget & Levy
• Resolution 2024-46: 2025 Final Budget
• Resolution 2024-47: 2025 Final Levy
• Lake Estates 2nd Addition Final Plat
• 2025 City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss and update the hiring process for the City Administrator. This session includes a meeting with consultant Liza Donabauer DDA.

• Discussion of City Administrator position and process update
• Meeting with consultant Liza Donabauer DDA