City of Jasper, MN

City Council

This special meeting is focused on reviewing the 2027 budget and the 2027 levy. No other new business or claims are listed on the agenda.

• 2027 Budget Review
• 2027 Levy Review
• TNT meeting scheduled for Dec. 8th at 6:00pm

City Council

The Jasper City Council will review routine items like minutes, claims, and delinquent utility lists, then hear presentations from Peoples Insurance and DSI, and discuss scheduling the proposed levy and a TNT meeting date. New business also includes pest control, HR compliance, and resident requests for a tree branch and street closure. Old business covers the Minnesota State Flag, lead service line replacement, concession stand, veterans memorial, clean-up days, city code quotes, pay equity audit, and expanding community solar subscription.

• Peoples Insurance presentation
• DSI presentation
• Schedule Proposed Levy and set TNT meeting date
• Plunkett's Pest Control
• Sienna & Todd Johnson – tree branch request

City Council

The Jasper City Council will hold a public hearing on a revision to the city's zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 26-202) and consider several new business items, including a water rate increase, a telemedicine contract, and a real estate exchange. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and claims, as well as updates on various projects and city operations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 26-202, revising the Jasper Zoning Ordinance
• Resolution No. 26-202 for July water rate increase
• SSUA EMS Telemedicine Project/Contract
• Real Estate Exchange Agreement with LGE for properties by the park
• Request for changing table at city park

City Council

The Jasper City Council will review minutes, claims, and a delinquent sewer/water/garbage list. New business includes a park bench update, scheduling a public hearing on the zoning ordinance, an ambulance contract with Stryker, and a lead service line replacement update. Old business includes a proposed quarry recommendation, a concession stand at the ballfield, and a veterans memorial. The meeting is largely routine with several actionable items.

• Zoning Ordinance – Schedule Public Hearing
• Ambulance Contract with Stryker
• Proposed Quarry – Recommendation Requested by Commissioners
• Bollig - Lead Service Line Replacement Update
• Delinquent Sewer/Water/Garbage List

The Jasper City Council voted 3-2 to support the proposed quarry, with Mayor Lape breaking a tie after two council members voted no. The council also approved a $50 wage increase for zoning members, a preventative maintenance contract with Stryker for the ambulance, and a lead service line replacement contract with Ellingson Drainage Inc. Several other items were approved, including park shelter fans and street closures for Quartziter Days.

• Approved motion to support proposed quarry (3-2, mayor broke tie)
• Approved zoning member wage increase to $50.00 (all ayes)
• Approved Stryker preventative maintenance contract for ambulance at $2,595/year (all ayes)
• Approved lead service line replacement contract with Ellingson Drainage Inc. (all ayes)
• Approved adding fans to park shelter kitchen area (all ayes)
• Approved street closures, trash cans, and porta-potties for Quartziter Days (all ayes)
• Changed next regular meeting date to July 21, 2026 (all ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing on zoning for July 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm

City Council

The Jasper City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 12, 2026, addressing a range of items including a zoning ordinance update, a proposed quarry recommendation, and a resolution for a vehicle speed feedback sign. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and claims, as well as discussions on community matters like mosquito spraying and a citizen complaint.

• Zoning Ordinance Update – Chris Webb
• Proposed Quarry – Recommendation Requested by Commissioners
• Vehicle Speed Feedback Sign – Resolution 26-132A
• Appointing a Responsible Authority and Assigning Duties – Resolution 26-132B
• LMCIT renewal – renews 8/8 – Liability Coverage Waiver Form

The Jasper City Council voted to remain neutral on a proposed quarry and crushing operation, with Mayor Lape breaking a 2-2 tie. The council heard extensive public comment for and against the quarry, but ultimately decided to let Pipestone County make the final decision. Other actions included approving a water meter for a community garden, mosquito spraying for the City of Ihlen, and several resolutions and contracts.

• Motion to oppose quarry failed (2-2), then motion to stay neutral passed (3-2 with mayor's tie-breaker)
• Approved water meter installation for community garden at old school
• Approved mosquito spraying for City of Ihlen
• Approved ladies using hall for exercise during off-season
• Approved LMCIT liability coverage waiver form
• Approved townhome survey
• Approved sidewalk replacement applications (Smith refrained)
• Approved Resolution 26-132A (vehicle speed feedback sign) and 26-132B (data practices authority)

City Council

The Jasper City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing citizen complaints, liquor license renewals for two bars, and resolutions for a vehicle speed feedback sign and a fire escrow account. They will also review minutes, claims, and discuss various city business including a council drive-around that identified 38 properties, city-wide cleanup days, and summer help wages.

• Liquor license renewals for Jasper Bar and D's Liquor
• Resolution 26-104A: Vehicle Speed Feedback Sign
• Resolution 26-104B: Fire Escrow Account
• Council drive-around identified 38 properties for potential action
• City-wide cleanup days scheduled for May 2nd, 8am-1pm

The Jasper City Council approved a wage increase for John Baustian from $15/hr to $20/hr, renewed liquor licenses for Jasper Bar and D's, and passed resolutions for a speed feedback sign and a fire escrow account. The council also approved a no engine brake sign request and discussed a proposed quarry near the city, but took no formal action on it.

• Approved wage increase for John Baustian to $20/hr (all ayes)
• Approved Jasper Bar liquor license renewal (all ayes)
• Approved Jasper Bar liquor license renewal for 2am (all ayes)
• Approved D's liquor license renewal (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 26-104 A for vehicle speed feedback sign (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 26-104 B for fire escrow account (all ayes)
• Approved no engine brake sign request (all ayes)
• Approved $15.50/hr summer help wage (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council is convening as the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization to review property assessments and classifications. Residents who believe their property is incorrectly valued or classified may appear before the board to request corrections. This is a required step before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.

• Public hearing for property valuation and classification appeals
• Appeals must be filed with the Local Board before going to the County Board
• Next regular Council Meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM

City Council

The Jasper City Council will hold public hearings on vacating a portion of Sherman Ave and on an ordinance authorizing replacement of lead, galvanized, or hazardous water service lines on private property. The council will also review delinquent sewer/water/garbage accounts, approve claims, and discuss new business including a preliminary engineering report, a concession stand at the ballfield, and a block party street closure request.

• Public hearing to vacate portion of Sherman Ave
• Ordinance No. 26-69: replacement of lead/galvanized/hazardous water service lines on private property
• Delinquent sewer/water/garbage list
• Jordan Odegard – Bollig – Preliminary Engineering Report
• Angelica Rieke – Block Party – Request to close streets

The council approved a preliminary engineering report for a major water and sewer infrastructure project, including a new water tower, and authorized applying for state funding. They also approved an ordinance for replacing lead and hazardous water service lines on private property. Several smaller items were approved, including moving the volleyball court and hiring summer help.

• Approved preliminary engineering report for $23.7M water/sewer project
• Approved ordinance for replacing lead/galvanized water service lines
• Approved resolution to apply for Minnesota Public Facilities Authority funding
• Approved moving volleyball court to east side of park
• Approved hiring one summer part-time employee
• Approved street closure for restaurant anniversary on April 17
• Approved fire department pension increase to $850 and fire call rate to $600
• Approved Sam's Club table replacement for city hall

City Council

The Jasper City Council will review minutes, claims, and delinquent utility lists, and hear community input. New business includes a resolution on lead service lines, a variance request to vacate a street requiring a public hearing, and an update on a transmission line project. Old business covers EMS building, fire department wages, sewer/water installation, and a fee schedule update. The meeting is largely routine with several actionable items.

• Resolution on lead service lines (Bollig)
• Variance request to vacate street (LG Everest) - public hearing required
• Transmission Line Project update (PowerOn Midwest, ITC Midwest, Xcel)
• Fee schedule update
• Delinquent sewer/water/garbage list

City Council

The Jasper City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, claims, and address new business. Key items include a resolution to place a Sunday liquor sales question on the ballot, appointing an acting mayor, and setting the 2026 mileage rate. The council will also discuss various contracts, audits, and city code updates.

• Resolution NO. 26-13D: Sunday liquor sales ballot question
• Resolution NO. 26-13A: Acting mayor appointment
• Resolution NO. 26-13C: Approve 2026 mileage rate
• Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water fee increase of $0.15
• JDC sewer/water install cost of $3,280.20

The Jasper City Council approved a new 5-year garbage collection contract with Van Dyke Sanitation, which includes rate increases of $2 for small and medium cans and $5 for large cans. The council also approved several other items, including a water bill forgiveness for the Jasper Museum, a work comp renewal, and adding Sunday liquor sales to the 2026 ballot. The DSI program and firefighter wage increase were discussed but not decided.

• Approved 5-year Van Dyke Sanitation contract with rate increases (all ayes)
• Approved water bill forgiveness for Jasper Museum (all ayes)
• Approved Work Comp renewal at $5,831 (all ayes)
• Approved Matt Gross as attorney (all ayes)
• Approved Doug Tilma as zoning committee member (all ayes)
• Approved Deb Plahn as acting mayor (all ayes)
• Approved Peoples Bank as official depository (all ayes, Smith abstained)
• Approved adding Sunday liquor sales to 2026 ballot (all ayes)