Lilydale public meetings in 2022

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council held a special meeting to review proposed revisions to Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the city code. No votes were taken; the council directed the attorney to make noted changes and prepare updated documents. A follow-up meeting was tentatively scheduled for January 10, 2023.

• No votes taken; council directed attorney to revise code chapters as discussed and prepare updated documents for further review.
• Tentatively scheduled a special meeting for January 10, 2023, to continue work on the Code Book starting with Chapter 5.

Meeting

The council approved the final tax levy for 2022 (collectible in 2023) at $605,856 and adopted the 2023 city budget of $649,219. They also approved several resolutions, including commending Mayor Peterson and Planning Commission Chair Jerry Friedmann, designating a polling place for 2023, setting 2023 regular meeting dates, and adopting the Dakota County All Hazard Mitigation Plan. Tobacco license renewals for three businesses were approved, and two amendments to Bigos-River Bluff development agreements were passed. A special meeting was set for December 21 to discuss the city code update.

• Approved Resolution 2022-32: Final Tax Levy of $605,856 and 2023 Budget of $649,219 (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2022-27: Commending Mayor Peterson (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2022-28: Commending Planning Commission Chairman Jerry Friedmann (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2022-29: Designating a Polling Place for 2023 (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2022-30: Setting Regular City Council Meeting Dates for 2023 (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2022-31: Adoption of the Dakota County All Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0).
• Approved renewal of tobacco licenses for Chet's Liquor Drive-In, Holiday Stationstores, and Nazha dba Lilydale BP for 2023 (5-0).
• Approved First Amendment to Development Agreement (Plat) and First Amendment to Development Agreement (TIF) for Bigos-River Bluff, LLC (5-0).

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will hold a public hearing on its storm water pollution prevention program, then consider resolutions setting 2023 sanitary sewer rates, re-executing a watershed agreement, and accepting a waste abatement grant. The council will also renew liquor licenses and canvass the 2022 municipal election results. Several reports from staff and officials are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on MS4 Permit Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program
• Resolution 2022-23 approving 2023 sanitary sewer rates
• Resolution 2022-24 re-executing Joint Powers Agreement for Lower Mississippi River Watershed
• Resolution 2022-25 Community Waste Abatement 2022 Grant Program Agreement
• Resolution 2022-26 canvassing 2022 Municipal General Election results

The Lilydale City Council approved a sanitary sewer rate increase from $52.50 to $57.75 per quarter per SAC unit for 2023 via Resolution 2022-23. The council also approved two change orders for the lift station project, a contract for storm sewer vent pipe repairs, and several other resolutions and licenses. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-23 increasing sanitary sewer rates to $57.75/quarter for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #6 adding 2/3 of Xcel Energy invoice ($8,543.35) to Minger Construction contract (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #7 for MCES portion of lift station project, paid entirely by MCES (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #4 from Minger Construction (5-0)
• Approved contract with JL Theis for storm sewer vent pipe support repairs at $2,340 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-24 re-executing Joint Powers Agreement for Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-25 Community Waste Abatement 2022 Grant Program Agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2023 liquor license renewals (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including amended development and trail maintenance agreements for the Lilydale River Buff development, a development agreement related to tax increment financing (TIF), and the appointment of election judges. The council will also hear reports from the building official, police, engineer, and attorney, and consider a joint powers agreement with Mendota Heights for storm sewer services.

• Resolution 2022-20: Approving amended development agreement and public trail maintenance agreement for Lilydale River Buff
• Resolution 2022-21: Approving execution of a development agreement (TIF)
• Resolution 2022-22: Appointing election judges for the 2022 General Election
• Joint Powers Agreement with Mendota Heights for storm sewer inspection and maintenance services
• Major plan amendment to Surface Water Management Plan

The Lilydale City Council approved several items, including an amended development agreement and a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement for the Lilydale River Bluff apartment project, a joint powers agreement for storm sewer inspections, a major plan amendment to the Surface Water Management Plan, election judges for the November election, and the September financial reports. All motions passed 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-20 Amended Development Agreement and Public Trail Maintenance Agreement for Lilydale River Bluff (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-21 Development Agreement (TIF) (4-0)
• Authorized Joint Powers Agreement for Storm Sewer System Inspection and Maintenance Services (4-0)
• Submitted Major Plan Amendment to Surface Water Management Plan to LMRWMO and LMRWD, including public hearing (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-22 Appointing Election Judges for 2022 General Election (4-0)
• Approved September 2022 financial reports (4-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council approved a 10% increase in sanitary sewer rates for fiscal year 2023, effective to address a 46.66% rise in the municipal wastewater charge from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. The council also approved a preliminary 2023 budget and proposed tax levy of $605,856, which would raise city taxes by $64 on a median-valued home. Additionally, the council approved a gambling exempt permit for I.S.D. No. 197 Educational Foundation and Resolution 2022-18 amending the 2022 budget.

• Approved 10% sanitary sewer rate increase for FY 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-19 preliminary 2023 budget and proposed tax levy of $605,856 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-18 amending 2022 budget (4-0)
• Approved gambling exempt permit for I.S.D. No. 197 Educational Foundation (4-0)
• Approved August 8, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 2022 financial reports as corrected (4-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions related to the Lilydale River Bluff development, including approval of the final plat, minor revisions to development plans, and agreements for development, stormwater maintenance, and trail access. The council will also consider a development agreement for tax increment financing. Routine reports from the building official, police, engineer, and attorney are on the agenda, along with approval of the previous meeting's minutes and July financial reports.

• Resolution 2022-14: Approving final plat for Plat of Lilydale River Bluff
• Resolution 2022-15: Approving minor revisions to development plans
• Resolution 2022-16: Approving development contract, stormwater maintenance agreement, and trail/public access/overlook easement
• Resolution 2022-17: Authorizing execution of development agreement (Tax Increment Financing)
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person on non-agenda items

The Lilydale City Council unanimously approved the final plat for the Lilydale River Bluff development, minor revisions to the development plans (adding a pickleball court and changing exterior materials), a development contract with a snow removal revision, and a tax increment financing (TIF) development agreement for a 126-unit rental housing project. All motions passed 5-0. The council also approved the July 2022 financial reports and the amended July 11 meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2022-14 approving final plat for Lilydale River Bluff (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-15 approving minor revisions to development plans (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-16 approving development contract with snow removal revision (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-17 authorizing TIF development agreement for 126-unit rental housing (5-0)
• Approved July 2022 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council accepted Councilmember Anita Pampusch's resignation and appointed Deborah Cornell to fill the vacancy, with the oath administered. It also approved a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Pool & Yacht Club for two July events. The council approved the June financial reports and appointed election judges. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion items included a RiverPointe elevator compliance issue and a Bigos pathway contribution.

• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Anita Pampusch and declared vacancy (4-0)
• Appointed Deborah Cornell to fill council vacancy (4-0)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Pool & Yacht Club for July 28-31 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-13 appointing election judges for 2022 elections (5-0)
• Approved June 2022 financial reports (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including accepting a councilmember's resignation and appointing a replacement, appointing election judges, and approving a temporary liquor license. The agenda also includes standard reports from city staff and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 2022-11 accepting resignation of Councilmember Anita Pampusch and declaring vacancy
• Resolution 2022-12 appointing Deborah Cornell to fill council vacancy
• Resolution 2022-13 appointing election judges for 2022 primary and general elections
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Pool & Yacht Club
• Elevator status report at 1111 Sibley Memorial Hwy

Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of Tax Increment District No. 1-3. The meeting also includes a vote on Resolution 2022-08 to approve this district and its associated financing plan.

• Public Hearing on Tax Increment District No. 1-3
• Resolution 2022-08: Approval of Tax Increment Financing District No 1-3
• Agreement for proposed production with Town Square Television
• Review of May financial reports

The Lilydale City Council approved Resolution 2022-08, creating Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-3 and adopting the TIF plan for the River Bluffs Center redevelopment, which will build a 126-unit market-rate rental housing project. The council also approved two pay applications totaling $423,384.94 to Minger Construction for the sanitary lift station project, and approved a production agreement with Town Square Television. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the TIF plan.

• Approved Resolution 2022-08 creating TIF District No. 1-3 and adopting the TIF plan (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #2 ($323,301.95) and Pay Application #3 ($100,082.99) to Minger Construction (5-0)
• Approved Proposed Production Agreement with Town Square Television (5-0)
• Approved May 2022 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-09 commending Councilmember Anita Pampusch (5-0)
• Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Meeting

The City Council will review department reports from the Building Official, Police, Engineer, and Attorney. The agenda also includes a review of April financial reports and an independent contractor agreement for a history project.

• Independent Contractor Agreement for History Project
• April Financial Reports

The Lilydale City Council approved Change Order #3 for $12,882.70 and Change Order #4 for $10,219.70, both related to the lift station project. The council also approved an independent contractor agreement for the History Project and the April 2022 financial reports. All motions passed 5-0.

• Approved Change Order #3 for $12,882.70 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #4 for $10,219.70 (5-0)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement for History Project with Vicki Albu (5-0)
• Approved April 2022 financial reports (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request from Bigos Management, which includes a resolution to call for a public hearing on establishing Tax Increment District No. 1-3. The council will also discuss the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Ordinance and the Lilydale History Project, along with routine reports from city staff and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Tax Increment Financing Request from Bigos Management
• Resolution 2022-07 calling for a public hearing on Tax Increment District No. 1-3 and TIF plan
• Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Ordinance discussion
• Lilydale History Project discussion
• Approval of March 14 and March 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The Lilydale City Council approved a change order for the lift station project, authorized staff to request a three-month extension for the MRCCA ordinance, and called for a public hearing on a TIF district for the River Bluffs Center redevelopment. The council also approved up to $10,000 for urgent change orders and funded the first phase of a history video project.

• Approved change order for gravel backfill and soil removal up to $4,800 (4-0)
• Approved change orders up to $10,000 if acceptable to engineer (4-0)
• Called for public hearing on June 13, 2022 for TIF District No. 1-3 (4-0)
• Authorized request for 3-month extension to adopt MRCCA ordinance (5-0)
• Approved up to $7,700 for Lilydale history video Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved March 2022 financial reports (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council unanimously approved the final PUD development plan, site plan, preliminary plat, and rezoning for the Lilydale River Bluffs project at 797-871 Sibley Memorial Highway. The project includes a 126-unit apartment building and 11 condominiums, replacing a previously proposed townhouse plan. The council also approved an ordinance creating PUD District No. 17 to facilitate the development.

• Approved Resolution 2022-06 for PUD final development plan, site plan, preliminary plat, and rezoning (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-01 amending city code to create PUD District No. 17 (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to approve minutes and hear reports from the building official, police, engineer, attorney, and clerk. Key items include a trail connection feasibility study, sanitary sewer lift station change orders, the 2021 audit report, and a resolution reestablishing the precinct and polling place. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions beyond the resolution and report approvals.

• Trail Connection Feasibility Study
• Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Change Orders
• 2021 Audit Report
• Resolution 2022-05 Reestablishing Precinct and Polling Place
• February Financial Reports

The Lilydale City Council approved a $15,900 feasibility study for a trail connector, with the condition that work not proceed until after a special meeting on March 16, 2022. The council also approved a change order for a manhole cover (cost paid by Met Council), declined a change order to delete sulfide-resistant coating, approved the draft 2021 audit report, and reestablished precinct and polling place boundaries.

• Approved trail connector feasibility study for $15,900 (5-0)
• Approved change order for manhole cover, increasing contract by $1,481.33 (5-0)
• Declined change order to delete sulfide-resistant coating (5-0)
• Approved draft 2021 audit report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 reestablishing precinct and polling place (5-0)
• Approved February 2022 financial reports (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a public hearing and resolution for the Lilydale River Bluffs project, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with site plan, preliminary plat, and rezoning at 797-871 Sibley Memorial Highway. The commission will vote on Resolution PC2022-01 recommending approval of the application.

• Public hearing for Final PUD/Final PUD Development Plan, Site Plan, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat for Lilydale River Bluffs
• Property at 797-871 Sibley Memorial Highway, Parcel IDs 24-01400-78-010 and 24-01400-79-010
• Resolution PC2022-01 recommending approval of Final PUD, Site Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Rezoning

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider a Tax Increment Financing request from Bigos Management, discuss a city code recodification project, and approve a resolution commending retired Councilmember Bob Bullard. The agenda also includes routine reports from the building official, police, engineer, attorney, and clerk, along with approval of the previous meeting's minutes and January financial reports.

• Resolution 2022-4 commending retired Councilmember Bob Bullard
• Tax Increment Financing request from Bigos Management
• City Code Recodification Project
• Engineer Report: Feasibility Report and Pay Application #1 from Minger Construction
• Approval of January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lilydale City Council approved several items: authorizing initial talks with MnDOT on trail alignment options, paying Minger Construction $99,037.50 for the sanitary sewer lift station, purchasing the Minnesota Basic Code for $880, and authorizing work on a tax increment financing proposal with Bigos Management. It also approved compensation changes and a resolution commending retired councilmember Bob Bullard.

• Authorized initial conversation with MnDOT on trail alignment options (3-0)
• Approved Pay Application 1 to Minger Construction for $99,037.50 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-4 commending retired Councilmember Bob Bullard (3-0)
• Approved purchase of ALP's Minnesota Basic Code for $880 (3-0)
• Authorized Shannon Sweeney to work with Bigos Management on TIF proposal (3-0)
• Approved clerk/administrator compensation, $2,500 training budget, and admin assistant compensation (3-0)
• Approved January 2022 financial reports (3-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will continue consideration of the Lilydale River Bluffs Project, a Planned Unit Development at 797-871 Sibley Memorial Highway, and vote on resolutions regarding the PUD concept plan and zoning interpretation. The council will also approve annual designations and appointments, consider a liability coverage waiver, and receive reports from staff and the mayor.

• Continuation of PUD concept plan application for Lilydale River Bluffs Project at 797-871 Sibley Memorial Highway
• Resolution interpreting 'intensity' in Section 904.07 of the zoning ordinance for PUDs
• Resolution approving PUD concept plan application
• Resolution approving annual designations and appointments
• Liability coverage waiver consideration

The Lilydale City Council approved two resolutions related to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 797-891 Sibley Memorial Highway, including an interpretation of 'intensity' and the concept plan for a 126-unit apartment building and 9 townhomes. The council also approved annual designations and appointments, and decided not to waive municipal tort liability limits. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-01 interpreting 'intensity' in PUD zoning ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02 for PUD concept plan at 797-891 Sibley Memorial Hwy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-03 for annual designations and appointments (4-0)
• Approved motion not to waive municipal tort liability limits (4-0)
• Approved December 2021 financial reports (4-0)