Lakefield public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12 18 Council
The Lakefield City Council will meet to discuss the position of City Attorney and several updates to personnel policies regarding holidays, comp time, and earned safe and sick time. The agenda also includes reviewing a quote for office furniture and considering a resolution for Safe Routes to School.
- Consider Position of City Attorney
- Personnel policy changes for Holidays, Comp Time, and Earned Safe and Sick Time
- Resolution 23-37: Supporting Safe Routes to School
- Resolution 23-38: Approving Liquor & Tobacco Licenses
- Consider Quote for Office Furniture
12 4 Council
The City Council will review the 2024 final tax levy resolution, which proposes a total levy of $861,785. The meeting also includes discussions on golf course wages, equipment purchases, and a property purchase agreement for 903 Colonial Avenue.
- Consider Final Tax Levy Resolution 23-36
- Consider Purchase Agreement – 903 Colonial Avenue
- Consider Golf Course Assistant Greens Keeper Wage
- Consider Golf Course Purchase of Used Fairway Mower
- Request to Dispute Assessment for 804 N HWY 86
11 6 Council
The City Council will review proposed assessments for the Lakefield Infrastructure Improvement and TH 86 Reconstruction projects. The agenda also includes discussions on utility bill adjustments, construction invoices, and property purchase agreements.
- Adoption of proposed assessments for Lakefield infrastructure and TH 86 reconstruction
- Review of Holtmeier Construction invoice for concrete crushing
- Consideration of a purchase agreement for 903 Colonial Avenue
- Discussion regarding a 4.7% PeopleService CPI-U increase
- Review of estimate for lumber to repair the golf course bridge
10 16 Council Proposed Assessment Hearing
The Lakefield City Council will hold a hearing to consider adopting proposed assessments for the Infrastructure Improvement Project and the TH 86 Reconstruction Project. The total proposed assessment amount is $2,449,828.00, intended to cover costs for sanitary sewer, water main, and road improvements across various streets.
- Proposed assessment of $2,449,828.00 for infrastructure and TH 86 reconstruction
- Consideration of utility bill sewer charges at 102 W Menage
- Review of Holtmeier Construction invoice for concrete crushing
- Consideration of Resolution 23-30 regarding acceptance of grants/donations
- Discussion of forfeited properties for potential auction or withholding from sale
10 2 Council
The City Council will review several amendments to the Infrastructure Improvements Project, including a $112,600 task budget increase. The agenda also includes consideration of new police department policies regarding criminal justice data security and dissemination of information.
- Infrastructure Improvements Project Amendment No. 4: Increase task budgets by $112,600
- General Engineering Services Amendment No. 1: Increase fee from $10,000 to $15,000
- Police Department Policies #345, #346, and #347 regarding CJDN security and data dissemination
- Pay Application #14 to Rice Lake Construction: $57,34 Му0.00 for WWTF Improvements
- Lakefield WWTP Change Order #4: Increase of $110,210.00
9 5 Council
The City Council will review several large construction payments, including over $1 million for Grein Residential Development. The meeting also includes discussions regarding sidewalk removals and maintenance at the former school property and Mainstreet.
- Final payment of $1,085,470.51 to R & R Excavating, Inc. for Grein Residential Development Phase 1
- Payment of $528,204.47 to R & R Excavating, Inc. for infrastructure improvements
- Payment of $46,882.50 to Rice Lake Construction Group for WWTF improvements
- Consideration of sidewalk demolition at the former school property
- Review of public comments regarding Mainstreet sidewalk level changes
8 21 Council
The City Council will review ordinances regarding National Flood Insurance Program participation and the prohibition of cannabis use in public places. The agenda also includes reviewing a FEMA grant award for the Fire Department and various local permits.
- Ordinance 152.021: Participation in NFIP
- Ordinance 130.02: Prohibiting cannabis use in public places/property
- Fire Department FEMA grant award of $164,571.42
- Variance application for 113 Menage Ave
- Event permit and one-day liquor license for Immanuel Octoberfest
8 7 Council
The City Council will consider first readings for ordinances regarding National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participation and the prohibition of cannabis use. The agenda also includes reviewing a construction payment for wastewater treatment plant improvements and discussing traffic concerns in school and park zones.
- First reading of Draft Ordinance 152.021 regarding NFIP participation
- First reading of Draft Ordinance 130.02 prohibiting cannabis use
- Pay Application #12 for $64,609.50 to Rice Lake Construction for WWTF improvements
- Review of Police Chief recommendation regarding traffic concerns in School/Park Zones
- Consideration of repair quotes for City Hall condensing unit and Fire Department engines
7 24 Council
The City Council is reviewing a bid for the City Hall office remodel and considering several infrastructure items. The agenda also includes discussions on cannabis product licensing, fee waivers, and street striping.
- Review of City Hall Office Remodel bid (previous bid of ~$74,000 was declined)
- Consideration of Main Street striping and parking lane
- Consideration of Family Dollar/Dollar Tree platting
- Cannabinoid/Cannabidiol Products License Application consideration
- Review of 2022 City of Lakefield Audit presentation
05 08 Council
The City Council will review several personnel recommendations for the Police Department and Golf Course Board. The meeting also includes discussions on ambulance service agreements and a wastewater treatment plant payment.
- Hiring of a full-time Police Officer
- Approval of Pay App #9 WWTF for $383,258.50
- Ambulance coverage agreement with Jackson Ambulance
- Golf Course Board budget approval
- Resolution 23-18 regarding acceptance of donations
Council Regular 04 17 23
The City Council will review several items including a Mental Health Month proclamation and agreements regarding Hi-Lo. The meeting also includes discussions on recreation board recommendations and updates from various city boards.
- Consider appointment of Board Members for Golf Course
- Consider hiring Jen Hash as Aquatic Center Manager at $15.00/hour
- Consider Development, Maintenance, And Expense Recovery Agreement – Hi-Lo
- Consider Recreation Board recommendation for POS System
- Review Family Dollar – Dollar Tree item
Virtually Attend Council
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) voted to continue the purchase of the golf course and transition its operations to the City. The board also requested a current lot map and incentives be sent in response to layout suggestions. Members requested pricing for a local housing study to attract developers.
- Approved continuing purchase process for golf course and turning operations over to the City (All in favor)
- Approved request for Finance Manager to respond to golf course layout suggestions with current lot map and incentives (All in favor)
- Approved agenda (All in favor)
- Approved March 10 minutes (All in favor)
- Approved financial report and accounts payable (All in favor)
Virtually Attend Council
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved the purchase of the Lakefield Golf Course from Alex Krafka. The deal includes the land, clubhouse, and mowing equipment. Two members were tasked with creating an operating plan for the City Council.
- Approved purchase of Lakefield Golf Course from Alex Krafka for $269,000 plus loan forgiveness (All in favor)
- Approved appointment of Condon and Nesseth to create an operating plan for City Council (All in favor)
Virtually Attend Council
The EDA voted to begin negotiations with Alex Krafka to purchase the golf course, offering $200,000 cash and forgiveness of a $31,000 loan. The board also approved writing off a small cities loan and accepting a recovery of funds from a recycling company settlement.
- Approved negotiations to purchase golf course for $200,000 plus forgiveness of EDA loan balance
- Approved Nesseth and Condon to discuss offer with Krafka, facilitated by Westensee
- Approved write-off of small cities loan with $7,580.41 balance
- Approved acceptance of ~$5,500 in funds from Green Earth Recycling settlement
- Approved publication of updated Jackson County Visitor Guide ad
- Approved request for City Clerk to research TIF and housing studies
- Approved financial report and accounts payable
Virtually Attend Council
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) appointed its 2023 officers and loan committee members. The board approved three annual resolutions and a $700 price increase for engineering services on a 9-acre site. A committee was formed to assist with the city website design.
- Named Jesse Ackermann President, Jordan Jones Vice President, and Josh Swanson Secretary (All in favor)
- Maintained loan committee as Reasoner, Ackermann, and Swanson (All in favor)
- Approved resolutions E23-01, E23-02, and E22-03 (All in favor)
- Set 2023 interest rate to match prime rate (All in favor)
- Approved $700 engineering price increase for 9 acres near county shop, totaling $22,700 (All in favor)
- Authorized Kortney Nesseth to communicate Middle School site plans to the public and Superintendent Schmidt (All in favor)
- Formed website planning committee consisting of Nesseth, Reasoner, and Jones