Long Beach public meetings in 2020
9 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 9, 2020
The Long Beach City Council approved a $275,000 general obligation utility revenue refunding note (Resolution 132R) to refinance the existing sewer bond, reducing the interest rate from 5.69% to a fixed 2.47%, with the bond maturing June 1, 2029. The council also approved the 2021 budget of $155,400 and the 2021 property tax levy of $145,000. A request to refund a portion of 2021 liquor license fees was tabled pending state guidance. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $275,000 sewer bond refinance via Resolution 132R (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 budget of $155,400 (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 property tax levy of $145,000 (unanimous)
- Approved claims list, except $120.00 to Charter Communications (unanimous)
- Tabled liquor license refund request pending state guidance
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:42 PM (unanimous)
November 18, 2020
The Long Beach City Council approved the renewal of 2021 liquor licenses for Minnewaska Golf Club, Captain's Bar & Grill LLC, and The Minnewaska House after a public hearing with no comments. The council also set the 2021 sewer rate at $60.00 per unit per month, up from $57.20, and approved Resolution 131R authorizing the Minnewaska Lakers Foundation to obtain a charitable gaming license at Captain's Bar & Grill. The 2021 budget and levy were discussed but final approval was deferred to the December meeting.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved October 14, 2020 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved claims list with addition of $149.10 to Annette Brandt for election judge work (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 liquor license renewals for Minnewaska Golf Club, Captain's Bar & Grill LLC, and The Minnewaska House (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 131R for Minnewaska Lakers Foundation charitable gaming at Captain's Bar & Grill (4-0-1, Mills abstained)
- Set 2021 sewer rate at $60.00/month per unit (unanimous)
- Discussed 2021 budget and levy; final approval deferred to December meeting
- No action taken on Pelican RV Resort request to relocate public water access sign
October 14, 2020
The Long Beach City Council approved $500 for Morning Glory Gardens, covering $150 for black dirt and a 20% down payment of $350 for curbing work. They also approved the agenda, minutes, and claims list unanimously. A proposed 2021 budget for the gardens was presented but not approved, with further discussion planned for November.
- Approved $150 for black dirt for Morning Glory Gardens (unanimous)
- Approved 20% down payment of $350 for curbing at Morning Glory Gardens (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Planning and Zoning minutes from September 9, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved regular meeting minutes from September 9, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved claims list as presented (unanimous)
September 9, 2020
The Long Beach City Council approved a rezoning of the Morning Glory Gardens property from Low Density Residential to Conservation, Parks & Open Space, and set the preliminary 2021 tax levy at $145,000. The council also approved zoning ordinance amendments regarding accessory structures and adjusted a claims list by $165.00. Several items were discussed but not acted on, including lot combination administrative approvals and a US Bank refinance.
- Approved rezoning of parcel 24-0151-000 (MGG) from LD to CD (4-1, Rust no)
- Set preliminary 2021 tax levy at $145,000 (unanimous)
- Approved zoning ordinance amendments for accessory structures (unanimous)
- Approved claims list with $165.00 adjustment for Don's Pump and Well (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Planning and Zoning minutes of 12Aug2020 (unanimous)
- Approved regular minutes of 12Aug2020 (unanimous)
August 12, 2020
The Long Beach City Council approved two minor subdivision requests, one separating land from the Minnewaska Golf Club property and attaching it to the DeBoer property, and another combining two Van Eps properties into one lot. Both motions passed unanimously. The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the claims list, all unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minor subdivision separating PID 24-0066-000 and attaching to 24-0066-201 (unanimous)
- Approved minor subdivision combining PIDs 24-0071-301 and 24-0071-204 into one lot (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Planning and Zoning minutes from July 8, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved regular meeting minutes from July 8, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved claims list as presented (unanimous)
June 10, 2020
The Long Beach City Council approved several items, including a $138,300 contract for resurfacing Pelican and North Pelican Lake Roads, a $16,025 grinder pit repair, and a fee schedule update. They also discussed ordinance amendments for RV usage, farm animals, and shed-houses, scheduling a public hearing for July 8. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $138,300 road resurfacing contract to Central Specialties Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $16,025 grinder pit relining at Green Valley Resort (unanimous)
- Approved fee schedule update (unanimous)
- Approved claims list with additions for weed control and materials (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to resolutions 127R and 128R for electronic payments (unanimous)
- Approved May 13, 2020 regular and planning minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
May 13, 2020
The Long Beach City Council approved a 25% refund of annual liquor license fees for local license holders to mitigate COVID-19 financial impacts, with a 4-1 vote. The council also awarded a $9,500 bid for retaining wall repairs at Morning Glory Gardens, updated the reservation contract to hold the city harmless for COVID-19-related claims, and approved a claims list including several new expenditures. No action was taken on a letter to the state easing bar/restaurant restrictions or on charitable gambling ordinance changes.
- Approved 25% refund of liquor license fees (4-1)
- Awarded $9,500 bid to Glacial Lakes Concrete and Waterproofing for retaining wall repairs at Morning Glory Gardens (unanimous)
- Approved contract update holding city harmless for COVID-19 and other losses at Morning Glory Gardens (unanimous)
- Approved claims list with additions: $400.48 to Terry Duhn, $8,845 to Granite Electronics, $1,200 to JK Stabnow PE (unanimous)
- Approved $884.84 bid from Green Envy Lawn Care for weed control and fertilizing (unanimous)
March 9, 2020
The Long Beach City Council approved the claims list, excluding a $1,422.76 prepayment to Green Lawns LLC for weed control and fertilization that no council member had approved, and added council payroll, a special meeting fee, election official wages, and a tree removal payment. The council also approved a permanent easement agreement with Don Sack for an emergency siren near the wye station. No action was taken on the Wold property sewer access, pending more details from the potential buyer.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved Feb 10, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approved claims list minus $1,422.76 Green Lawns LLC, plus $3,600 council payroll, $50 special meeting fee, $596.40 election wages, $100 tree removal
- Approved permanent easement agreement with Don Sack for emergency siren placement
January 7, 2020
The Long Beach City Council declared Ken Moe's seat vacant because he no longer resides in the city, then unanimously appointed Patia Jensen to fill the term until the November 2020 election. The council also approved several annual items, including appointing Gerald Rust as acting mayor, designating Eagle Bank as depository, and approving the Pope County Tribune as official newspaper. A conditional use permit for a 27-unit RV campground was approved with the condition that a sewer permit be issued.
- Declared Ken Moe's council seat vacant due to non-residency (unanimous)
- Appointed Patia Jensen to fill vacant council seat (4-0 roll call)
- Appointed Gerald Rust as acting mayor for 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved Eagle Bank as city depository (unanimous)
- Approved Pope County Tribune as official newspaper (unanimous)
- Approved revised description for rezoning 2 acres of Parcel 24-0083-003 (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for 27-unit RV campground with sewer permit condition (unanimous)
- Approved no additional permits needed for brew pub at Minnewaska House (unanimous)