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Jordan public meetings in 2023

24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 27, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2024 fee schedule on second reading

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.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on final 2023 tax levy and adopt 2024 budgets

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.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to discuss property purchase and vote on fee, annexation, gambling ordinances

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.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on annexation of Sand Creek Township land

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.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to consider 2024 infrastructure feasibility study and zoning changes

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.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider grant funding and a park development payment request

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.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to consider conditional use permit for 214 1st Street East

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.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on 2023 preliminary tax levy

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.

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Mon Aug 28, 2023

City Council Meeting

Jordan City Council discusses brewery leases and ordinance amendments

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.

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Mon Aug 14, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to consider preliminary plat for Hillside at Sand Creek subdivision

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.

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Mon Jul 24, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on zoning amendment for edible cannabinoid retail sales

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.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on bond sale, Beamount Bluffs permits

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.

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Mon Jun 26, 2023

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider the SRO Contract with SWMEC for 2023‑2024

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.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to consider Pauly Park contract award and bond issuance

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.

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Mon May 22, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to consider Beaumont Bluffs 2nd Addition development

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.

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Mon May 8, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on restructuring city hall, eliminating and creating positions

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.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to consider purchase and plat for Bluffs at Cedar Ridge

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.

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Mon Apr 10, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on Nuvera Fiber Agreement, liquor license

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.

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Mon Mar 27, 2023

City Council Meeting

City Council to approve Street Reconstruction Plan

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.

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Mon Mar 13, 2023

City Council Meeting

City Council to set public hearing on street reconstruction plan and bond issuance

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.

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Mon Feb 27, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to consider DNR grant for Pauly Park and Beaumont Bluffs update

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.

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Mon Feb 13, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on tobacco sales ordinance amendment

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.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023

City Council Meeting

City Council to discuss ordinance amendment on tobacco sales and numerous consent items

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.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

City Council Meeting

Council to consider resolution for Sunset Tower Rehabilitation bid documents

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.

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