Empire public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Empire City Council
The City Council will present the proposed 2024 budget for public comment. The agenda also includes consideration of a new zoning ordinance and street improvement projects.
- Presentation of the proposed 2024 Budget
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 400 (Empire Zoning Ordinance)
- Feasibility report for 2024 Street and Parking Lot Improvement Project
- Payment of bills totaling $38,603.88
- Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County Elections
Empire City Council
The Empire City Council will consider a resolution to seek MnDOT funding for the Biscayne Ave. Improvements Project. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel policy updates and a new contract for deputy coverage.
- Resolution No. 2023-11A regarding MnDOT funding for Biscayne Ave. Improvements Project
- New contract for Deputy Coverage (2024-2025)
- Bills to be paid totaling $237,778.54
- Review of draft personnel policy updates
- Notice of Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority Draft 2024-2028 CIP
Empire City Council
The council will swear in Councilmember Melanie Lee and review various committee reports. Discussion items include infrastructure planning near 170th Street and street improvement projects.
- Swearing in of Councilmember Melanie Lee
- Request to reduce surety requirements for DNH Empire Addition
- Proposal for professional engineering services for 2024 street and parking lot improvements
- Infrastructure placement plan proposal for 170th Street, west of Highway 3
- Review of cost estimates for iPads
Empire City Council
The City Council will discuss filling a vacant council seat and consider a conditional use permit for barbed wire fencing at the Northern Natural Gas site. The meeting also includes a proposed joint powers agreement with Dakota County regarding absentee voting services.
- Discussion on appointment to fill City Council vacancy
- Conditional Use Permit for barbed wire topped fence at Highway 3 and 170th Street
- Proposed JPA between Dakota County and the City of Empire for absentee voting services
- Bills to be paid totaling $168,381.71
- City of Lakeville Comprehensive Plan Amendment discussion
Empire City Council
The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 2023-10 regarding essential services in the Mineral Extraction District. The meeting includes discussions on a City Council vacancy, liquor licenses for Southern Hills Golf Course, and the renewal of the city health insurance plan.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2023-10 to amend zoning for Essential Services in Mineral Extraction (ME) District
- Approval of 2024 On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Southern Hills Golf Course
- Renewal of City Health Insurance Plan with BCBS for 2024
- Payment of bills totaling $44,780.89
- Discussion on appointment to fill a City Council vacancy