Lilydale public meetings in 2023

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting a new fees and charges chapter, approving the final 2024 tax levy and budget, and setting wages and benefits. They will also hold a public hearing on the stormwater pollution prevention plan and discuss agreements for recycling services and a waste abatement grant. The meeting includes a public budget meeting at 6:00 p.m. and a closed session for employee performance evaluations.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2023-16 (Chapter 11, Fees and Charges)
• Resolution 2023-26 approving final tax levy for 2023 and adopting 2024 budget
• Resolution 2023-25 approving Earned Sick and Safe Time Policy
• Joint Powers Agreement to provide recycling services
• Renewal of tobacco licenses for 2024

The council approved Resolution 2023-26, setting the final 2023 tax levy at $639,186 (collectible in 2024) and adopting a $721,071 budget for 2024. They also adopted Ordinance 2023-16, a complete revision of Chapter 11 of the city code establishing a schedule of fees and charges, with an amendment setting the utility late fee at $2.00 or 5% (whichever is greater). Additionally, the council approved a new Earned Sick and Safe Time policy for part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees, and authorized the use of lift station modification project plans for securing quotes.

• Approved Resolution 2023-26: final 2023 tax levy of $639,186 collectible in 2024 and 2024 budget of $721,071 (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-16, a complete revision of Chapter 11 (Fees and Charges), with an amendment setting the utility late fee at $2.00 or 5% (whichever is greater) (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2023-25: Earned Sick and Safe Time policy (Option 1: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, max 48 hours/year, carryover up to 80 hours) for part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees (5-0).
• Approved use of Lift Station Modification Project Plans for securing quotes and authorized the city administrator and engineer to request at least two quotes (5-0).
• Authorized the city administrator and mayor to discuss possible cost sharing with the senior living facility owner to solve lift station plugging problems (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2023-23: publication of a summary of Ordinance No. 2023-15 (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2023-24: publication of a summary of Ordinance No. 2023-16 (5-0).
• Approved 2024 tobacco license renewals for Chet's Liquor, Holiday Stationstores, LLC, and Nazha, Inc. dba Lilydale BP (5-0).

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a proposed ordinance that would partially repeal and replace the city's building and land use regulations, along with a resolution to publish a summary of that ordinance. The council will also review a fee schedule ordinance, the October financial report, a garage lease agreement, and liquor license renewals. Public comments are scheduled, and the meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and the agenda.

• Ordinance 2023-15 partially repealing and replacing Chapter IX, Building and Land Use Regulations
• Resolution 2023-23 approving publication of summary of Ordinance 2023-15
• Fee Schedule Ordinance
• Garage Lease Agreement
• Renewal of Liquor Licenses

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting to review updates to the city's code book. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from the October 16 joint meeting and a discussion of the code updates. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of code book updates
• Approval of October 16, 2023 joint meeting minutes

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting to review updates to the city's code book. The agenda includes only this review item, with no other business listed.

• Review of code book updates

The Lilydale City Council and Planning Commission held a special joint meeting to review proposed changes to the zoning chapter of the city code. Attorney Nason will incorporate the discussed revisions. No final decisions were made; a follow-up meeting was scheduled for October 30, 2023.

• Reviewed proposed zoning code changes; attorney to make noted revisions
• Scheduled follow-up meeting for October 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider several action items. Key items include an ordinance repealing and replacing a section of the city code related to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area, a resolution to publish a summary of that ordinance, and a joint powers agreement for absentee voting services with Dakota County. The council will also review the September financial report and reports from the building official and police.

• Ordinance 2023-14 repealing and replacing City Code Section 902.02, Subd. 2, related to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
• Resolution 2023-22 approving publication of a summary of Ordinance No. 2023-14
• Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for absentee voting administration services
• September financial report
• Approval of minutes from August 13 and September 11, 2023 meetings

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an interim moratorium on cannabis businesses, new Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area regulations, and a repeal/replacement of municipal regulations and licensing code. The council will also review the August financial report and approve a preliminary 2024 budget and proposed tax levy. Public comments are limited to items not on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2023-11: interim moratorium on cannabis businesses
• Ordinance 2023-12: repealing/replacing MRCCA regulations
• Ordinance 2023-13: repealing/replacing Chapter V municipal regulations and licensing
• Resolution 2023-21: preliminary 2024 budget and proposed tax levy
• August financial report

The Lilydale City Council adopted an interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on cannabis businesses until January 1, 2025, and approved a study of potential regulations. The council also approved a preliminary 2024 budget and tax levy, and corrected a previous error in Chapter 5 of the city code to include tobacco licensing provisions. Adoption of new Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area regulations was laid over to the October meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-11 imposing moratorium on cannabis businesses until Jan 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-18 authorizing publication of summary of Ordinance 2023-11 (4-0)
• Laid over discussion of Ordinance 2023-12 and Resolution 2023-19 (MRCCA regulations) to Oct 9 meeting (4-0)
• Reconsidered August actions and adopted Ordinance 2023-13, updated Chapter 5 with tobacco regulations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-21, preliminary 2024 budget of $720,749 and tax levy of $639,186 (4-0)
• Approved city hall garage rental increase from $1,200 to $2,100/year and $1,200 annual fee to Sunfish Lake (4-0)
• Approved August 2023 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved August 14 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to approve several routine items, including minutes from past meetings, and to receive reports from the police, fire marshal, engineer, and attorney. Key actions include approving an amendment to the Surface Water Management Plan, ordinances repealing and replacing city code chapters, budget amendments, and a policy on community use of City Hall. The council will also appoint members to the History and Homeowners' Association committees.

• Approval of Amendment to Surface Water Management Plan
• Approval of Ordinances Repealing, Replacing, and Renumbering Chapters 4-8 and 10-11 of the City Code
• Approval of Summary Publication Resolutions Related to Ordinances
• Resolution 2023-___ Approving Amendments to Adopted 2023 Budget
• Policy Governing Community Use of City Hall

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council held a special meeting to review proposed updates to the city code of ordinances, focusing on chapters 4-8 and 10. They discussed several changes, including adding back missing water and sewer utility sections, requiring registration (but not a license) for peddlers, and leaving the existing rule on balcony barbecues unchanged. The council also requested a moratorium on adult cannabis businesses for the August 14th meeting, and will review further revisions before adopting the updated chapters.

• Council requested a moratorium on adult cannabis businesses for the August 14th meeting.
• Chapter 4: water and sewer utility sections to be restored; attorney to consult with city engineer on dewatering, emergency dispatch, stormwater plan approval, and construction notice.
• Chapter 5: peddlers and transient merchants will require registration but not a license.
• Chapter 6: sent to Captain Wegener for review.
• Section 802.10 on fires/barbecues on balconies or patios will remain unchanged.

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council met in a special session with a Union Pacific Railroad hazardous materials manager to discuss emergency response procedures. The council then entered a closed session under state law to discuss security-sensitive details. No formal decisions or public actions were taken.

• Presentation by Union Pacific Railroad on hazardous materials
• Closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(d) on emergency response procedures

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider approving ordinances that repeal, replace, and renumber Chapters 1-3 of the City Code, along with related summary publication resolutions. They will also review a tree removal quote, the police report, and the attorney's report, and approve the June meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Approval of ordinances repealing, replacing, and renumbering Chapters 1-3 of the City Code
• Approval of summary publication resolutions for the code changes
• Approval of a tree removal quote
• June financial reports and building permits in Clerk's Report
• Police report and attorney report

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council held a special meeting to review updates to the city code book. Chapters 1-3 were discussed in depth, and the city attorney will make suggested changes for the July meeting. Chapter 4 was briefly discussed, with the attorney to consult the city engineer about a river bluff reference. The meeting was adjourned after the review.

• Reviewed code book updates for Chapters 1-3
• Attorney to make changes to Chapters 1-3 for July agenda
• Chapter 4 discussed briefly; attorney to check river bluff reference with city engineer
• Meeting adjourned at 4:02 p.m. after 4-hour session

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to approve ordinances repealing, replacing, and renumbering Chapters 1-4 of the City Code, along with related summary publication resolutions. They will also consider Resolution 2023-11 to declare surplus property and authorize its disposal, and discuss use of City Hall by outside groups. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, police and attorney reports, and the clerk's report on May finances and building permits.

• Ordinances repealing, replacing, and renumbering Chapters 1-4 of the City Code
• Summary publication resolutions for the code ordinances
• Resolution 2023-11 declaring surplus property and authorizing its disposal
• Discussion on use of City Hall by outside groups
• May financial reports and building permits in clerk's report

The Lilydale City Council deferred action on repealing, replacing, and renumbering Chapters 1-4 of the city code until a special meeting can be held to review all chapters together. The council approved Resolution 2023-07 declaring surplus property and authorizing its disposal. A draft policy on use of city hall by outside groups was authorized, and the framework for a History of Lilydale Committee was approved.

• Deferred action on code chapters 1-4 until special meeting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 declaring surplus property and authorizing disposal (4-0)
• Authorized staff to prepare draft policy on use of city hall by outside groups (4-0)
• Approved framework for History of Lilydale Committee with minutes recording option (4-0)
• Approved May 2023 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the minutes from previous meetings and receiving reports from the police, attorney, and engineer. The council will also consider a final payment agreement to A to Z Home Inspection LLC and discuss an Xcel Energy meter replacement. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of April 10 and April 17 meeting minutes
• Police, attorney, and engineer reports
• Xcel Energy meter replacement discussion
• Final payment agreement to A to Z Home Inspection LLC
• April financial reports and building permits

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing and votes on a request from Bigos Management for land use approvals at 841 and 871 Sibley Memorial Highway. The council will consider Resolution 2023-06 to approve an amended site plan, final plan, and final PUD development plan, and Ordinance 2023-01 to amend the city code for Planned Unit Development District No. 17. These actions would allow the proposed development to proceed.

• Public hearing for Bigos Management application at 841 and 871 Sibley Memorial Hwy
• Consider Resolution 2023-06 approving amended site plan and final PUD development plan
• Consider Ordinance 2023-01 amending City Code Chapter 9, Section 904.07 for PUD District No. 17
• Property PIDs: 24-45410-01-010 and 24-45410-01-020

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council approved a $110,000 salary for the city administrator/clerk, a $2,000 educational stipend, and 26 days of PTO. They also created a new River Bluffs project fund for tracking Bigos development expenses and removed the Bluff Restoration and COVID funds. A cost-share agreement with Dakota County for electronic poll books was approved, and the council authorized a spring cleanup along the Lilydale Park boat launch and Mullarky Trail.

• Approved city administrator/clerk salary of $110,000 for 2023 with $2,000 educational stipend and 26 days PTO (5-0)
• Approved administrative assistant hourly rate of $25.50 for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved removing Bluff Restoration and COVID funds and adding River Bluffs project fund (5-0)
• Approved March 2023 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved cost-share agreement with Dakota County for electronic poll books (5-0)
• Approved city sponsorship of spring cleanup along Lilydale Park boat launch and Mullarky Trail (5-0)
• Approved January 30, 2023 emergency meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 council meeting minutes (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from the building official, police, attorney, and clerk, and consider a contract for building official and inspection services. They will also review the 2022 audit and discuss a request to attend a conference.

• Contract for Building Official and Inspection Services
• 2022 Audit
• Police Report and Presentation
• February Financial Reports
• Request to attend MN City/County Management Assoc. Conference

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is holding a special meeting with two agenda items: appointing a building official and approving a contract for building inspection services. No other business is listed.

• Appointment of Building Official
• Contract for Building Inspection Services

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council held a special meeting to continue discussions from January 30, focusing on updates to Chapter 4 (Water and Sewer) of the city code. They reviewed the chapter in depth and recommended numerous changes. The attorney noted that all chapters except Chapter 9 (Zoning) will be ready by the end of March. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Reviewed Chapter 4 - Water and Sewer code updates
• Recommended numerous changes to water and sewer code
• All code chapters except Zoning to be ready by end of March
• Meeting adjourned 3-0

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is holding a special meeting to review updates to the city code book. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of code book updates

The Lilydale City Council held a special meeting to review and discuss amendments to the city code, specifically Chapters 10 (Waste Abatement) and 4 (Water and Sewer). Consensus was reached on several amendments to Chapter 10, including adding language to encourage recycling at large events, adjusting collection hours, and requiring commercial generators to follow county ordinance. The council also discussed the unfilled water/sewer commissioner position and directed the attorney to research how Sunfish Lake handles it. The meeting was recessed and continued to February 3, 2023, by a 3-0 vote.

• Consensus reached on amendments to Chapter 10: recycling at large events, collection hours 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon-Fri plus Saturdays for special circumstances, commercial generators to follow county ordinance
• Discussed unfilled water/sewer commissioner position; attorney to research Sunfish Lake's approach
• Continued special meeting to February 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (3-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is holding a special meeting to review updates to the city code book. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, followed by adjournment.

• Review of code book updates

The council reviewed proposed updates to several chapters of the city code, including municipal regulations, traffic, and public safety. They agreed to delete the license requirement for peddlers and transient merchants. No formal votes were taken on code changes; further review and a special meeting are planned.

• Agreed to delete Section 502.01, subd. 1 license requirement for peddlers and transient merchants (no vote recorded)
• Set timeline for code review: Chapters 1-3 and 5-8 revisions due by January 31; Chapters 4 and 10 due January 13; Chapter 9 draft ready in March
• Directed clerk to inquire about pawnbroker license fee from Mendota Heights
• Directed clerk to ask tobacco license holder about proposed age-of-clerk language impact
• Directed clerk to check Mendota Heights for animal warden training requirements
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council is meeting for a routine monthly session. The main action item is Resolution 2023-01 approving annual designations and appointments. The council will also hear reports from the building official, police, engineer, attorney, and clerk, and consider a liability coverage waiver.

• Resolution 2023-01 approving annual designations and appointments
• Liability coverage waiver consideration
• December 2022 meeting minutes approval
• December financial reports
• Commendations for service

The Lilydale City Council approved several routine resolutions, including annual designations and appointments, and commended outgoing Planning Commission members Roxanne Sands and Thomas H. Swain for their service. The council also decided not to waive statutory tort liability limits. No substantive policy decisions or controversial votes occurred; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved Resolution 2023-01 for annual designations and appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 commending Roxanne Sands for 12 years on Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 commending Thomas H. Swain for 24 years of service (5-0)
• Approved not waiving statutory tort liability limits (5-0)
• Approved December 2022 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)