Long Beach public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 13, 2021
The Long Beach City Council unanimously renewed its sewer contract with PeopleService and approved a final levy of $140,000, reduced from a preliminary $148,000. The council also approved the claims list, Resolution 135R for tax-forfeited parcels, and a switch to Quickbooks accounting software starting January 1, 2022. All decisions were unanimous.
- Renewed sewer contract with PeopleService (unanimous)
- Approved final levy of $140,000 (unanimous)
- Approved claims list with additions including $50 to Glenwood VFW and $500 for tax-forfeited parcels (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 135R for purchase of tax-forfeited parcels (unanimous)
- Approved switch to Quickbooks accounting software effective January 1, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 (unanimous)
November 8, 2021
The Long Beach City Council approved the 2022 utility fee schedule, keeping rates at $60/unit but changing the late fee to 30 days late per account. The council also approved purchasing two tax-forfeited parcels from Pope County and agreed to assume ownership of a third parcel for road right-of-way if no filing fee is charged. A motion to accept the People Services contract renewal failed for lack of a second, and the council gave written notice of non-renewal.
- Approved agenda with adjustments (unanimous)
- Approved October 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved claims list with $109.95 addition for Alex Irrigation & Landscaping (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 134R authorizing mail-in balloting (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 utility fees: $60/unit, late fee 30 days late per account (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of tax-forfeited parcels 24-0148-001 and 24-0254-002 (unanimous)
- Agreed to assume ownership of parcel 24-0142-001 for road right-of-way if no filing fee (unanimous)
- People Services contract renewal motion failed for lack of a second; non-renewal notice given
October 11, 2021
The Long Beach City Council approved a motion to split the cost of removing a tree that fell onto city property with Darrell Ward, up to $600. The council also approved the agenda, the September 2021 minutes, and the claims list. Several items were tabled or deferred, including the CTAS reserve account discussion and a resolution for voting by mail, both to be addressed in November.
- Approved agenda as presented.
- Approved September 2021 regular meeting minutes.
- Approved claims list as reviewed.
- Approved cost share with Darrell Ward for tree removal up to $600.
- Tabled CTAS Reserve Account discussion until November meeting.
- Deferred voting by mail resolution to November meeting.
- Noted People Services contract non-renewal notice given; second quote expected in November.
- Directed Nygard to move forward on Wye easement based on council decision.
September 13, 2021
The Long Beach City Council voted 4-1 to move forward with a waterless cleaning station at public accesses on Lake Pelican and Lake Minnewaska, with Gerald Rust voting no. The council also approved the preliminary 2022 budget, the claims list with a $56.98 late fee removed, and a $600 cost-share for tree removal. The meeting included updates on sewer issues, planning and zoning permits, and a proposed budget for Morning Glory Gardens.
- Approved waterless cleaning station (4-1, Rust no)
- Approved preliminary 2022 budget (unanimous)
- Approved claims list, excluding $56.98 late fee (unanimous)
- Approved $600 cost-share for tree removal (unanimous)
- Approved August 12 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
August 12, 2021
The Long Beach City Council approved the agenda, July 19 minutes, and the claims list with a $45.47 exception and a $177.43 addition. They also approved a $250,000 bond for the city clerk/treasurer and moved meetings to the second Monday of each month starting in September. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved July 19 regular minutes (unanimous)
- Approved claims list with $45.47 exception and $177.43 addition (unanimous)
- Approved $250,000 bond for city clerk/treasurer (unanimous)
- Approved moving meetings to 2nd Monday of each month starting September (unanimous)
July 19, 2021
The Long Beach City Council approved the meeting agenda, the June 15 regular meeting minutes, and the claims list, with the exception of a $45.47 charge from Alex Irrigation. The council also received updates on the Morning Glory Gardens, including new parking signs and educational flower markers, and heard reports from the sewer department on maintenance and contract renewal.
- Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
- Approved the June 15 regular meeting minutes.
- Approved the claims list, except for a $45.47 charge from Alex Irrigation.
- Noted that two permits were approved this month: one for deck replacement and one for land/shoreline alteration.
- Discussed the People Services contract renewal, with a 3-year contract to be reviewed at the next meeting.
- Discussed the removal of three trees behind city hall, pending property ownership verification and cost estimates.
- Discussed the FEMA flood changes letter received.
- Discussed the waterless cleaning station, with Heather to follow up with another city that has one.
June 15, 2021
The Long Beach City Council approved a bid from Might Oaks for tree trimming throughout the city, contingent on certification for work around electrical lines. The council also approved the agenda, the May 12 minutes, and the claims list as submitted. A building permit for a 40' x 60' pole shed at 17802 242 Avenue was reported as approved.
- Approved agenda as presented.
- Approved the May 12 regular meeting minutes.
- Approved the claims list as submitted.
- Approved the tree trimming bid from Might Oaks, contingent on certification for trimming around electrical lines.
- Approved a building permit for a 40' x 60' one-story pole shed at 17802 242 Avenue (reported by Planning and Zoning).
May 12, 2021
The Long Beach City Council accepted Bill Rood's resignation and appointed Heather Kent to serve until the 2022 election. The council approved the agenda, minutes, and financial claims, including additions for pump house and gazebo repairs. It denied CR Snyder's request to extend a landscaping permit, requiring reapplication. The council also approved Option A for a new main lift station control panel.
- Accepted Bill Rood's resignation (unanimous)
- Appointed Heather Kent to fill council seat until 2022 election (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved April 14 minutes (unanimous, Heather abstained)
- Approved financial claims with additions: Pump House Replacement $373.24, Gazebo Roof $2,955.51 (unanimous)
- Denied CR Snyder's permit extension; must reapply (unanimous)
- Approved Option A for main lift station control panel (unanimous)
April 14, 2021
The Long Beach City Council approved a $25 fee for bounced checks on sewer accounts, with Bill Mills abstaining. They also approved the agenda, minutes, and claims list, and discussed updates on Morning Glory Gardens, sewer issues, and planning permits.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved March 10, 2021 regular minutes (unanimous)
- Approved claims list (unanimous)
- Approved $25 NSF check fee for sewer account (2-0-1, Mills abstained)
- Approved fence permit and patio landscaping project (reported by Planning & Zoning)
March 10, 2021
The Long Beach City Council approved Resolution 132R allowing the Minnewaska Laker Foundation to conduct charitable gaming with Minnewaska House, and rescinded Resolution 131R with Captain's. The council also approved the annual audit, the February utility bill from Glenwood, and the claims list. Several items were discussed but not decided, including a comprehensive plan review proposal and a fire call billing policy.
- Approved Resolution 132R for Minnewaska Laker Foundation charitable gaming with Minnewaska House (unanimous)
- Rescinded Resolution 131R for Minnewaska Laker Foundation with Captain's (unanimous)
- Approved annual audit (unanimous)
- Approved February utility bill from City of Glenwood for $1,355.38 (unanimous)
- Approved claims list (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)
February 10, 2021
The Long Beach City Council approved a motion to have the DNR remove lake signs and install a green 'no lake access' sign. The council also approved a contract with Hometown Planning for Ben's services, a shoreline alteration permit for rip rap installation, and the claims list. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were tabled or held.
- Approved DNR sign removal and installation of green 'no lake access' sign (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Hometown Planning for Ben's services (unanimous)
- Approved permit for 85' of rip rap on Mike Cassidy's property (unanimous)
- Approved claims list as submitted (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and minutes of January 13, 2021 (unanimous)
January 13, 2021
The Long Beach City Council approved a 2-month refund of $725 each to Captain's and Minnewaska House for liquor license fees during the COVID lockdown, with a 4-1 vote (Gerald opposed). The council also reappointed officials, set meeting times, and continued using Eagle Bank and the Pope County Tribune.
- Approved $725 liquor license refunds to Captain's and Minnewaska House (4-1)
- Administered oaths to Patia Jensen (Clerk/Treasurer), Bill Rood (Council), Mike Pfeiffer (Mayor)
- Appointed Gerald Rust as acting mayor for 2021 when Mayor Pfeiffer is absent
- Continued using Eagle Bank as city depository
- Designated Pope County Tribune as official newspaper for 2021
- Approved council members as financial signors
- Set regular meetings for second Wednesday at 7:00 pm online
- Approved claims list unanimously