Jordan public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider adopting the 2024 fee schedule (Ordinance 2023-09) on second reading, approve design reviews for properties at 230 Broadway Street South and 390 Seville Drive (Whispering Meadows), and a facade matching grant for Whispering Meadows. The consent agenda includes a final pay request for TH 282 & Creek Lane improvements, acceptance of donations for Mini Met improvements, a personnel policy change resolution, and an MOU with Teamsters on layoffs and recall. Planning commission applications for Michael Vourlos, Jeff Will, and Jane Bohlman will also be discussed.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2023-09 2024 Fee Schedule
- Design review at 230 Broadway Street South (City of Jordan)
- Design review and facade matching grant at 390 Seville Drive (Whispering Meadows)
- Final pay request for TH 282 & Creek Lane Improvements
- Resolutions accepting donations for Mini Met improvements and personal policy change
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 tax levy and budget, then vote on resolutions to approve the final 2023 tax levy (collectable in 2024) and adopt 2024 budgets for the general fund, water/sewer/storm water utilities, and the EDA/HRA. The council will also consider a preliminary and final plat for a school addition, a fee schedule ordinance, and other items.
- Resolution 12-72-2023 approving final 2023 tax levy collectable in 2024
- Resolution 12-74-2023 adopting 2024 General Fund Budget
- Resolution 12-78-2023 and 12-79-2023 for preliminary and final plat of ISD 717 Elementary and High School Addition
- Second Reading of Ordinance 2023-09 Fee Schedule
- Façade Matching Grant for Broadway Market
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council holds a regular meeting with a consent agenda including final design authorizations for Pauly Park and CR9/190th/Valley View utilities, a lot split at 216 Water St, and second readings of ordinances on annexing land in Sand Creek and charitable gambling. A closed session is scheduled to discuss acquiring properties at 6650 Old Highway 169 Blvd and 95 County Trail W. The council will also consider the 2024 fee schedule and appointments to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
- Closed session to discuss acquisition of properties at 6650 Old Highway 169 Blvd and 95 County Trail W
- Second reading of Ordinance 2023-07 annexing land in Sand Creek
- Second reading of Ordinance 2023-08 on charitable gambling
- Ordinance 2023-09 adopting 2024 fee schedule
- Final design authorizations for Pauly Park and CR9/190th/Valley View utilities in consent agenda
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a land annexation from Sand Creek Township, a charitable gambling ordinance, and multiple road funding applications. The council will also review a loan and grant extension for Delia's Commercial Kitchen and a compensation study bid. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, a police squad car budget, and resolutions to pursue state and regional funding for Sunset Drive and school roundabout projects.
- Ordinance 2023-07 annexing land in Sand Creek Township under Minn. Stat. §414.033
- Charitable Gambling Ordinance 2023-08
- Delia's Commercial Kitchen Loan Extension and Code Grant Extension
- Resolution 11-63-2023 authorizing pursuit of Local Road Improvement Program funding for Sunset Drive Improvement Project
- Special Home Occupation License for 901 Colony Court
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on delinquent utility, refuse, and fire call assessments, then consider resolutions to levy those assessments. They will also discuss a feasibility study for 2024 infrastructure improvements, a zoning amendment for Pauly Park, and a preliminary and final plat for Gosse on Helena. Other items include a design review and façade grant at 121 1st St E and a skate park concept for Riesgraf Lions Park.
- Public hearings for delinquent utility, refuse, and fire call assessments
- Resolution 10-56-2023 authorizing feasibility study for 2024 infrastructure improvements
- Zoning amendment for Pauly Park
- Resolution 10-57-2023 for Gosse on Helena preliminary and final plat
- Riesgraf Lions Park Skate Park concept
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council meeting on October 9, 2023 will review several consent agenda items, including acceptance of grant funding from the League of Minnesota Cities and donations for A‑Frame barricades. The council will also consider a partial payment request for the Pauly Park land development and a special event gambling permit for a bingo event at Frankie’s Waunder Bar. Additional routine reports and comments will be presented.
- Accept Grant Navigator Funding from the League of Minnesota Cities – Resolution 10-55-2023
- Accept Donations For A-Frame Barricades – Resolution 10-54-2023
- Partial Pay Request 01 for Pauly Park Land Development
- Gambling Special Event Permit – Jordan Ambassador Program – Purse Bingo At Frankie’s Waunder Bar
- City Council Per Diem Approval
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 25, 2023, with several action items. Key items include a conditional use permit and design review resolution for property at 214 1st Street East, purchase agreements for Brew d'État and Hamburger Home, and numerous consent agenda items such as a feasibility study for priority trail segments and liquor license approvals for Brew d'État.
- Conditional Use Permit and Design Review (Resolution 09-52-2023) for 214 1st Street East
- Purchase Agreement – Brew d’État
- Purchase Agreement – Hamburger Home
- Authorize Feasibility Study for Priority Trail Segments (Resolution 09-53-2023)
- New Issue – Brewer Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor, On Sale Brewers Taproom, Sunday Liquor License, Brewer Off Sale Malt Liquor License for Brew d’État
City Council Meeting
The council will hold a public hearing on Interchange Municipal Consent and vote on resolutions including the 2023 Preliminary Tax Levy, a feasibility study for 190th Street improvements, and a facade matching grant for Nicolin Mansion Bed & Breakfast. Consent agenda items include approval of bills, a special events permit, and assessment hearing dates for delinquent bills.
- Public hearing and resolution on Interchange Municipal Consent (Resolution 09-46-2023)
- Authorize feasibility study and preliminary design for 190th Street Improvements (Resolution 09-47-2023)
- Approve 2023 Preliminary Tax Levy (Resolution 09-48-2023)
- Approve 2023 Tax Levy for HRA (Resolution 09-49-2023)
- Façade Matching Grant for Nicolin Mansion Bed & Breakfast
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several lease and purchase agreements regarding Roets Jordan Brewery and Brew d’État, LLC. The meeting includes second readings for ordinances concerning cannabis manufacturing, public use of cannabis products, and substantial improvement requirements.
- Lease Termination Agreement – Roets Jordan Brewery
- Short Term Lease Agreement – Brew d’État, LLC
- Purchase Agreement – Brew d’État, LLC
- Ordinance Amendment: Cannabis Manufacturing (2nd Reading)
- Ordinance Amendment: Public Use of Cannabis Products (2nd Reading)
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will vote on a preliminary and final plat for the Hillside at Sand Creek development, along with several ordinance amendments related to cannabis (manufacturing, public use, and retail sales). They will also consider an interim use permit for St. Johns Baptist Church and discuss the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Preliminary and Final Plat – Hillside at Sand Creek – Resolution 08-41-2023
- Ordinance Amendment – Cannabis Manufacturing
- Ordinance Amendment – Public Use of Cannabis Products
- Ordinance Amendment – Retail Sales of Edible Cannabinoid Products (2nd Reading)
- Interim Use Permit – St. Johns Baptist Church – Resolution 08-42-2023
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will consider a zoning amendment to allow retail sales of edible cannabinoid products. They will also vote on a resolution for roundabouts on Sunset Drive and discuss a lease renewal for Schule Haus. Several consent agenda items include contracts, reports, and special event permits.
- Zoning amendment for retail sales of edible cannabinoid products
- Resolution 07-35-2023 for Sunset Drive roundabouts
- Renewal of lease agreement with Schule Haus
- CDA grant for parking lot at 216 Broadway
- Award of 2023 crack sealing contract
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will hold a regular meeting including a presentation on the 2022 audit, discussion of a tree removal policy, and consideration of Resolution 7-33-2023 authorizing the issuance and sale of 2023A Bonds. The council will also review a supplemental environmental assessment waiver and a grading permit for the Beamount Bluffs development. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, public works report, per diem payments, acceptance of the 2022 audit, and special event permits for the Boogeyman Run and the Jordan Sidewalk Sale.
- Resolution 7-33-2023 Issuance and Sale of 2023A Bonds
- Beamount Bluffs Supplemental Environmental Assessment Waiver (EAW)
- Beamount Bluffs Grading Permit
- Tree Removal Policy discussion
- Special Event Permits: Boogeyman Run and Jordan Sidewalk Sale
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council meeting on June 26, 2023 will review routine reports, including the administrator, attorney, engineer, finance, planner, police, and public works reports. Council members will discuss a design review for the City of Jordan Addition at 214 1st St E, a conditional use permit for 116 2nd St E, and a facade‑matching grant for Frankie’s Wunder Bar. The consent agenda includes items such as the SRO Contract with SWMEC for 2023‑2024, the 2024 budget calendar, and other financial and police reports.
- Design Review – City of Jordan Addition (214 1st St E)
- Conditional Use Permit – City of Jordan Addition (116 2nd St E)
- Facade Matching Grant – Frankie’s Wunder Bar
- SRO Contract SWMEC 2023‑2024
- 2024 Budget Calendar
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will consider a consent agenda including a resolution to issue 2023A G.O. bonds, a contract award for Pauly Park land development, multiple gambling permits, and temporary liquor licenses for Heimatfest. The council will also receive a legislative update and a discussion on recreational marijuana law changes.
- Resolution 06-30-2023 – Issuance and Sale of 2023A G.O. Bonds
- Resolution 06-29-2023 – Pauly Park Land Development – Contract Award
- Recreational Marijuana Law Update – Planner’s Report discussion
- Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor License – Heimatfest
- Gambling premise permits for Jordan Pride Booster Club and Jordan Fire Department Relief Association
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will discuss and potentially approve multiple items including the Beaumont Bluffs 2nd Addition (vacation, final plat, PUD amendment, and developer's agreement), a purchase agreement and easement for Cedar Valley property, a severance package for Teamster employees, and job descriptions for a City Hall reorganization. Other items include design review and a facade matching grant for Empire Wok, a conditional use permit at 108 1st Street West, and routine reports and consent agenda items.
- Beaumont Bluffs 2nd Addition: vacation, final plat, PUD amendment, and developer's agreement
- Cedar Valley Purchase Agreement & Permanent Ingress/Egress Easement
- Approval of job descriptions for City Hall reorganization plan
- Severance package for Teamster employees
- Design review and facade matching grant for Empire Wok
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider Resolution 05-24-2023 to restructure city hall, eliminating some positions and creating a new one. The consent agenda includes authorizing bids for the Pauly Park residential development, accepting donations, approving a gambling permit, and appointing a deputy registrar. The council will also hold a closed session under attorney-client privilege to discuss pending litigation in City of Jordan v. Rudolf and PERA.
- Resolution 05-24-2023 to restructure city hall, eliminate positions, and approve new position
- Consent agenda: authorize bidding for Pauly Park residential development
- Consent agenda: accept donation from Alan and Barbara Weierke
- Resolution 05-21-2023 for gambling premise permit at Frankies Wunderbar (Jordan Fire Department Relief Association)
- Closed session under Minn. Stat. §13D.05 for pending litigation City of Jordan v. Rudolf and PERA
City Council Meeting
The city council will discuss and potentially vote on a purchase agreement for The Bluffs at Cedar Ridge (Pauly Park Plat) and a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat for Pauly Park. Other agenda items include reports on Beaumont Bluffs grading, a bid for a new bio-solids bag pad, and consent agenda items such as a bridge bond funding resolution and special event permits for a memorial bike run and a comic book event.
- Purchase Agreement – The Bluffs at Cedar Ridge (Pauly Park Plat)
- Resolution 04-18-2023 and 04-19-2023 for Pauly Park Preliminary and Final Plat
- Beaumont Bluffs Phase 2 Grading Application
- Bid for a New Bio-Solids Bag Pad
- Resolution 04-17-2023 Bridge Bond Funding
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will consider a Nuvera Fiber Agreement and a liquor license application for Empire Wok, along with a request to waive rental fees for a special event. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, public works report, outstate overnight training, and council per diem. Various department reports will be presented.
- Nuvera Fiber Agreement
- Liquor license application for Empire Wok
- Request to waive Mini Met rental fee for special event
- Outstate overnight training approval
- Council per diem approval
City Council Meeting
The council will hold a public hearing on the Street Reconstruction Plan and vote on a resolution to approve it. Other items include a No Mow May resolution, a MnDOT DCP agreement, a police officer appointment, and a special event permit for the 27th Annual Harley Heaven. The meeting also includes standard reports and procedural business.
- Public Hearing on Street Reconstruction Plan (item 3A)
- Resolution 03-18-2023 to approve Street Reconstruction Plan (item 10A)
- Resolution 03-19-2023 No Mow May (item 11A)
- Resolution 03-17-2023 MnDOT DCP Agreement (item 14D)
- Special Event Permit Application – 27th Annual Harley Heaven (item 14F)
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will consider a resolution to hold a public hearing on a street reconstruction plan and to issue bonds for the project. Additional agenda items include a budget transfer from the gambling proceeds fund to the general fund, a police squad purchase and surplus sale, renewals of commercial refuse hauler licenses, and a special event permit for a food‑truck festival at the Mini Met. The meeting also features standard reports from the administrator, attorney, engineer, finance, planner, police, and public works departments.
- Resolution 03-15-2023: Public hearing on street reconstruction plan & bond issuance
- Resolution 03-16-2023: Budget transfer from Outside Gambling Proceeds Fund to General Fund
- Police Squad Purchase and Surplus Squad Sale
- Commercial Refuse Hauler License Renewals
- Special Event Permit Application – Food Truck Festival at the Mini Met
City Council Meeting
The Council will hear a presentation from the Scott County Assessor and consider a resolution for a DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant application for Pauly Park and an update on Beaumont Bluffs Park. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, financial and police reports, and a cooperative construction agreement for State Highway 21.
- Presentation by Scott County Assessor Michael Thompson
- Resolution 02-10-2023: Pauly Park DNR Outdoor Rec Grant Application and Beaumont Bluffs Park Update
- Resolution 02-13-2023: Authorizing cooperative construction agreement for TH 21 (SP 7002-53)
- Consent agenda: approval of bills, January 2023 finance report, January 2023 police report
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending tobacco sales use, along with several administrative items. The agenda also includes a facade matching grant request from Jordan Wine and Spirits, a broadband presentation from Nuvera, and consent agenda items such as liquor license renewals and the purchase of a new public works truck.
- Second reading of Ordinance 01-2023 amending tobacco sales use
- Façade matching grant request from Jordan Wine and Spirits
- Nuvera broadband presentation
- Resolution 02-11-2023 to receive bids and award contract for Sunset Tower rehabilitation project
- Purchase of new truck for Public Works
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will consider an ordinance amendment regarding tobacco sales, along with several consent agenda items including resolutions for reimbursement, year-end transfers, advance MSA construction funds, a Scott County CDA grant application for a parking lot, and a special event permit for a pond hockey tournament. Reports from various departments and committees are also on the agenda. Most items appear routine.
- Ordinance Amendment – Tobacco Sales
- Scott County CDA Grant Application – Parking Lot
- Resolution 01-08-2023 Advance MSA Construction Funds
- Special Event Permit Application – Pond Hockey Tournament
- Resolution 01-09-2023 Amend Meeting Schedule 2023
City Council Meeting
The Jordan City Council will hear reports from staff and consider a consent agenda including resolutions designating the official newspaper, depositories, signatories, and the 2023 meeting schedule. The council will also take up a resolution approving final bid documents for the Sunset Tower Rehabilitation Project and administer the oath of office to four councilmembers.
- Resolution 01-04-2023 approving final bid documents for the Sunset Tower Rehabilitation Project
- Oath of office for Councilmembers Jeremy Goebel, Scott Penney, Amanda Schuh, and Sandra Johnson
- Consent agenda items: designating Jordan Independent as official newspaper, designating official depositories and signatories, setting 2023 meeting schedule
- City Council Committee Appointments by the Mayor
- Approval of December 27, 2022 regular session minutes