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Jordan public meetings in 2024

24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 23, 2024

City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on cannabis land use ordinances and union MOUs

The council will hold a closed session for the annual evaluation of the city administrator, then consider approving memoranda of understanding with police and teamsters unions. In the consent agenda, second readings of two ordinances regulating cannabis land uses (Ordinance 2024-08 and 2024-09) are scheduled for a vote. Other consent items include partial payments for the Creek Lane Box Culvert and Broadway Parking Lot projects, and ordering a 2025 public works vehicle.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2024 final tax levy and 2025 budgets

The City Council will consider approving the 2024 final tax levy and the general fund, utility, and EDA/HRA budgets for 2025. A second reading of the 2025 fee schedule ordinance is also on the agenda. The council will award a contract for a fire ladder truck and discuss an ordinance amendment regulating cannabis businesses. A consent agenda includes tobacco license renewals, a 2am liquor license for the Pickled Pig, and infrastructure project payments.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on interchange construction agreement with MnDOT

The City Council will consider resolutions for a cooperative agreement and detour agreement with MnDOT for the 169/282/9 interchange construction, as well as a roundabout maintenance agreement with Scott County. Other actions include a preliminary 2025 fee schedule ordinance, a special event permit for an ice golf tournament, and denial of a zoning map amendment and conditional use permit at 6380 190th Street.

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Fri Nov 15, 2024

Special City Council Meeting - Canvass Election Results

City council to canvass and certify 2024 election results

The Jordan City Council is meeting to canvass the November 2024 election results and adopt Resolution 11-86-2024 to certify them. This is a procedural step to finalize the election outcome.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning 6380 190th Street for outdoor storage

The Jordan City Council will temporarily appoint Travis Fremming to the council with an oath of office. They will discuss a rezoning request at 6380 190th Street from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 General Industrial with a conditional use permit for outdoor storage. Other items include a façade matching grant for Stilleven Spirits, downtown pedestrian crossing improvements, and a utilities budget discussion.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to advertise for bids for new fire truck

The council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for delinquent utility, refuse, fire call, and maintenance assessments. It will also discuss advertising for bids for a new fire truck and review consent agenda items including bills, monthly reports, and reimbursement resolutions for the fire truck and 2025 projects.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024

City Council Meeting

Public hearing on Hamilton Avenue right-of-way vacation

The City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of Hamilton Avenue right-of-way. They will also discuss Holzer Field lighting project bids, an assessment agreement for 190th Street improvements, and a facade matching grant for Anchor Counseling at 110 1st Street E. A closed session under attorney-client privilege is scheduled regarding potential litigation.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to consider annexation of 6411 195th Street

The council will consider Resolution 09-69-2024 to annex 6411 195th Street. Other items include second readings of ordinance amendments for event centers and design standards, acceptance of a council member resignation, and approval of a liquor license. A closed session is scheduled under attorney-client privilege for potential litigation.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to adopt preliminary property tax levy for 2025

The Jordan City Council will consider adopting the preliminary 2025 property tax levy (Resolution 09-64-2024) and the preliminary EDA levy (Resolution 09-65-2024). Other agenda items include a purchase and sale agreement for the Xcel Jordan Service Center at 137 1st Street East, a letter of intent for an electric easement at the Pauly Parking Lot, and discussion of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also discuss an Event Center ordinance amendment and a combined design review, site plan review, and industrial zoning setbacks ordinance.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024

City Council Meeting

Jordan City Council to discuss preliminary budget and levy

The council will receive reports and discuss several items, including the preliminary budget and levy, Holzer Field lighting, and a Wood Circle private road matter. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, monthly police and finance reports, and city council per diem. No final votes are indicated on the agenda.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council will consider a conditional use permit for 104 3rd Street East.

The Jordan City Council meeting on August 12, 2024 includes routine items such as call to order, public comment, and various reports. The council will discuss the Administrator’s report on the 2025 EDA budget and levy, and will consider Resolution 08-61-24 granting a conditional use permit for 104 3rd Street East. Additional agenda items include approval of a school resource officer contract with Southwest Metro ISD #288 and release of letters of consent for Bridle Creek additions.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to consider bond issuance, roof bids, and conditional use permit

The Jordan City Council will consider several resolutions, including the issuance and sale of 2024A bonds, award of roof bids for the Fire Department and Water Plant, and a conditional use permit at 104 3rd St E. The consent agenda includes a fund balance transfer, temporary liquor licenses for the baseball state tournament, and other routine items. Council will also discuss Gaga Ball Pits.

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Mon Jul 8, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to consider hazardous building declaration and facade grants

This meeting includes a public hearing on the 2023 audit report, a resolution declaring a building hazardous and ordering removal or repair, and several consent agenda items such as approving bills, selling surplus police squad, accepting the 2023 audit, and issuing special event permits. The council will also consider three facade matching grants for properties on Water Street and Broadway.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to weigh $1.165M street reconstruction bonds

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes issuing approximately $1,165,000 in General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, a purchase agreement for Maple Lane lots, and approvals for Heimatfest events. They will also discuss a design review for properties on Broadway Street South and a registered land survey request.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

City Council Meeting

Public hearing on 2024 infrastructure assessments; council to award contract

The city council will hold a public hearing on assessments for the 2024 Infrastructure Improvements Project, followed by resolutions to approve assessments and award a contract for the work. Other items include a resolution on a nonconforming use at 231 Broadway, information on a new fire ladder truck, and several consent agenda items such as special event permits and a mutual aid agreement.

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Tue May 28, 2024

City Council Meeting

Jordan City Council discusses road improvements and land use amendments

The City Council will review several items including a compensation study, street improvement plans, and land development requests. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District.

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Mon May 13, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to order final plans for 190th Street improvements

The Jordan City Council will hold a public hearing on the 190th Street improvements and consider ordering final plans for that project. Also on the agenda are a letter of intent to purchase property at 137 1st Street E., and a consent agenda that includes awarding a construction contract for Pauly Park, approving the final plat for Hillside at Sand Creek, and authorizing a temporary easement for the US 169/282 interchange. The meeting will also address a software purchase, bonding service agreement, and a police week proclamation.

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Mon Apr 22, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to consider 190th Street improvements feasibility report

The Jordan City Council will receive a feasibility report on 190th Street improvements and consider ordering a public hearing. They will also review a compensation study and a master service agreement with Baker Tilly. Several resolutions are on the agenda, including final PUD and plat for Beaumont Bluffs 3rd Addition, a No Mow May resolution, a platting waiver, and an annexation request. The council will enter a closed session to discuss possible acquisition of property at 137 1st St E.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to consider ordinance allowing outdoor seating in business zones

The Jordan City Council will consider Ordinance 2024-04 to permit outdoor seating as a use in General Business (C-2) and Highway Commercial (C-3) districts. Other items include hiring a planner, approving special event permits for Cinco de Mayo, a food truck festival, and a memorial bike run, and authorizing facade and code matching grants. The consent agenda covers infrastructure improvement plans, Pauly Park bidding, and a fee schedule amendment.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council holds public hearing on street reconstruction plan and honey bee permit

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a Street Reconstruction Plan and a Honey Bee Permit Application. They will consider resolutions approving both items, along with second readings of ordinances amending the Subdivision Code and the Grading and Excavation Code. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, licenses, a culvert contract, and designation of public safety money.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to consider closed session on employee allegations, potential action

The Jordan City Council will meet to consider several items including approval of minutes, reports from departments, and a consent agenda. Key items include ordinances amending the subdivision code (Ordinance 2024-02) and the grading and excavation code (Ordinance 2024-03). The council will also hold a closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05 for preliminary consideration of allegations against an employee, followed by a potential action item regarding that employee. Additionally, the council will consider a letter opposing House File 4009.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

City Council Meeting

Public hearing on 2024 Infrastructure Improvements Project

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the 2024 Infrastructure Improvements Project, then consider a resolution ordering final plans and specifications for the same project. The consent agenda includes liquor license renewals, a stormwater maintenance agreement with school property, a bond reimbursement resolution, and approval of a special event permit for a graduation party at Lagoon Park. The council will also discuss the Beaumont Bluffs Park Master Plan and receive updates from city staff and committees.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to discuss pending litigation, consider annexation and infrastructure improvements

The Jordan City Council will meet on January 22, 2024, to address a closed session regarding pending litigation (City of Jordan v. Rudolf, et al.) and consider a resolution to order an improvement hearing for 2024 infrastructure projects. They will hold second readings of two ordinances: one annexing land in Sand Creek Township and another temporarily prohibiting subdivision outside city boundaries. The council will also vote on contracts, including an officer mental health program, and approve a special events permit for a pond hockey tournament.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

City Council Meeting

Council to consider interim ordinance banning subdivision outside city limits

The City Council will discuss and potentially act on an interim ordinance (Ordinance 2024-01) that would prohibit the subdivision of land outside City boundaries. Other items include a design review at 230 Broadway Street South, fire officer appointments, and consent agenda items such as bills, official designations, and a special events permit. The meeting also includes a public comment period and reports from city staff.

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