Lakefield public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The City Council will discuss permits and licensing for Oktoberfest and a request to purchase new mobile police radios. The body will also address the resignation of the Ambulance Director and schedule a budget workshop.
- Request to purchase two TAIT TM9400 Mobile Radios for $6,100.52 plus installation
- Oktoberfest Special Event Permit, Raffle, and Liquor License
- Resignation of Jeremy Fricke as Ambulance Director effective 7/31/2022
- Budget Workshop scheduled for August 22 at 6:00pm
- Hi-Lo Sewer Connection discussion
Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment and road contractor requests. The body is also considering bids for City Hall sidewalk replacement and abatement quotes for 306 Broadway Ave.
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,198,454.95
- WWTF Project Change Order #1
- RD Contractor AFP# 7, MRWA #6, and PFA Request #2
- City Hall sidewalk replacement bids
- Abatement quotes for 306 Broadway Ave
Council
The City Council will discuss a nuisance abatement for 306 Broadway Avenue and review permit and liquor license requests for the Party on the Prairie event. The body will also consider a dog park bench donation and the appointment of primary election judges.
- Emergency abatement and Resolution 22-33 Nuisance Abatement for 306 Broadway Avenue
- PEBC Special Event Permit and Liquor License requests for Party on the Prairie
- Resolution 22-31 accepting a dog park bench donation
- Resolution 22-32 appointing Primary Election Judges
- Scheduling of EDA/Council Workshop for July 18
Council
The City Council will discuss the 2021 audit, personnel policy updates, and a proposed fireworks ordinance update. The body is also deciding on several project payments and equipment purchases for the city and its parks.
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,414,093.66
- Highway 86 Lighting Addendum purchase request for $25,988.04
- Proposed update to Fireworks Ordinance (130.16)
- Bid approval for West Park Basketball Court
- Contractor payment applications for street and WWTF projects
Council
The City Council will discuss upgrading storm sirens after reports that three of the four sirens are non-functional. The body is also considering permits, tax abatements, and equipment purchases.
- Storm Siren Upgrade discussion
- Resolution 22-27 Itsy Bitsy Family Farm LLC Peddler’s Permit
- Resolution 22-28 Voss Tax Abatement
- Confined Space Equipment Purchase Request
- Summerfest Special Event Permit
Council
The City Council met to approve several resolutions, including a summer peddler's permit and a tax abatement. The body also approved various departmental expenses, pool management, and a request for West Park bathroom roof repairs.
- Resolution 22-23: Summer School Peddler’s Permit
- Resolution 22-24: Grein Family Tax Abatement
- West Park Bathroom Roof Repair: up to $1,787.08 for materials from Lakefield Lumber
- Approval of accounts payable and investment activity totaling $611,220.85
- Resolution 22-25: Changing 2022 Polling Site
Council
The City Council will discuss the Quarter 1 Financial Report and a revenue loss resolution regarding ARPA funds. The body is also considering approvals for wastewater treatment engineering, West Park bathroom roof repairs, and ambulance pagers.
- Accounts payable and investment activity totaling $1,225,673.54
- Resolution 22-21 ARPA Standard Allowance Revenue Loss
- WWTF Engineering Supplemental Letter Agreement
- West Park Bathroom Roof Repair quote
- Police Department policy approvals
Council
The City Council will consider several police department policy updates and purchase requests for the street and parks departments. The body will also vote on a liquor license approval and a loan resolution.
- Resolution 22-18 Liquor License Approval
- Resolution 22-19 Loan Resolution
- Purchase approvals for street department crack fill mastic, asphalt roller, and pickup
- Purchase of ADA picnic tables for parks to be reimbursed by SHIP grant
- Approval of 10 Police Department policies including vehicle pursuit and domestic abuse response
Council
The City Council will consider awarding a bid for Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) rehabilitation and review USDA-RD funding approvals. The body is also reviewing an agreement for engineering services and a lot bid.
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $146,986.58
- Awarding of WWTF Rehabilitation bid
- USDA-RD Funding Approvals including Loan Resolution 22-17
- SLA for Engineering Services
- Resolution 22-16 Accepting Donation
Council
The City Council will discuss the approval of a liquor license for Silverbacks LLC and the closing of the 2014A Bond Fund. The body will also consider a farm ground rent agreement and an appointment to the EDA.
- Resolution 22-14: Silverbacks LLC Liquor License Approval
- Resolution 22-15: Close 2014A Bond Fund
- Accounts payable totaling $43,161.81
- EDA Appointment of Kelly Schnittger (GiGi Design Co.)
- Farm Ground Rent Agreement
Council
The Council is considering a new tax abatement program proposed by the EDA to encourage local development. Other agenda items include pump rebuilds at the WWTF, liquor license approvals, and requests for police and street shop purchases.
- Tax Abatement Program discussion
- Pump Rebuild at WWTF
- Silverbacks Liquor License (Resolution 22-13)
- Reestablishing Voting Precincts and Polling Place (Resolution 22-12)
- Street Shop Overhead Door purchase request
Council
The City Council will consider a tax abatement program and a quote to convert Multi-Purpose Center lights to LED. The body will also discuss city-wide cleanup dates and the disposal of a 2009 Ford Horton Ambulance.
- Discussion and consideration of Tax Abatement Program
- Quote to convert Multi-Purpose Center lights to LED
- Declaration of 2009 Ford Horton Ambulance as excess property
- City-wide cleanup dates tentatively scheduled for week of June 6th
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $267,912.01
Council
The City Council will discuss a liquor license for Silverbacks and a MnDOT agreement. The body is also reviewing a fire department gear purchase request and a professional services contract policy.
- Resolution 22-09: Silverbacks Liquor License Approval
- Resolution 22-10: MnDOT Agreement execution authority
- Accounts payable totaling $70,300.45
- Fire Department turnout gear purchase request
- Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Hearing set for April 18, 2022
Council
The City Council will discuss annual administrative resolutions, including 2022 fees and financial signers. The body is also considering a nuisance property action request for 305 2nd Ave N and a meal site use agreement with Lutheran Social Service.
- Approval of accounts payable and investment/transfer activity totaling $1,026,570.69
- Nuisance property action request for 305 2nd Ave N
- Annual Resolution 22-06 regarding fees for 2022
- Lutheran Social Service Meal Site Use Agreement
- Ambulance Service 2022 officer recommendations