Milaca public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Truth in Taxation and consider finalizing the budget and tax levy. The body is also reviewing several first-reading ordinances regarding zoning and shelter fees, as well as a rezone request for Eric and Jill Hardy.

• Resolution #22-57: Finalize Budget and Tax Levy
• Ordinance #507: Fees, Charges and Rates (Zoning) - First Reading
• Ordinance #508: Fees, Charges and Rates (Shelter Fees) - First Reading
• Ordinance #509: Rezone Request from Eric and Jill Hardy - First Reading
• Resolution #22-56: Alternate Interest Rate Index for Country Meadows of Milaca

The City Council approved the first reading of a request to rezone a property at 420 10th St NE from R2 to R3 to allow for multi-family housing. The council also finalized the budget and tax levy and approved several fee updates. Other actions included renewing an inspection agreement and approving a revised developers agreement for mini storage.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #509 to rezone 420 10th St NE from R2 to R3
• Approved Resolution #22-57 to finalize Budget and Tax Levy
• Approved Ordinance #507 regarding Zoning Fees, Charges and Rates (second reading waived)
• Approved Ordinance #508 regarding Shelter Fees
• Approved Resolution #22-56 for Country Meadows of Milaca interest rate index
• Approved renewal of agreement with Mid-MN Inspections
• Approved Revised Developers Agreement with Milaca Mini Storage
• Approved Memo of Understanding for Rec Fest 501c status

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed a rezoning application from Eric and Jill Hardy to change 420 10th Street NE from R-2 to R-3 residential zoning. The proposal aims to allow for the construction of apartment buildings to address local housing shortages. The commission also reviewed several variance requests and a denied conditional use permit.

• Rezoning application: 420 10th Street NE from R-2 to R-3 residential
• Conditional use permit denied: 260 5th Avenue SE (Lutheran Social Services)
• Conditional use permit accepted: 555 Hwy 23 E (CKW Developers eight-unit apartment)
• Variance accepted: 355 3rd Avenue SE (CKW Developers setback request)
• Variance accepted: 315 3rd Avenue NW (Hakes family property line adjustment)

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning application for 420 10th St. NE to allow multi-family development. The vote was unanimous except for one member who voted against. The decision now moves to the City Council for final approval on December 14, 2022.

• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes
• Approved rezoning of 420 10th St. NE to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Motion to approve rezoning carried (all voted in favor except one member)
• Referred rezoning decision to City Council for final approval on Dec 14, 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss calling for public hearings regarding a TIF district for CKW Developers, LLC and Rum River Living, LLC, as well as a petition for annexation. The body is also reviewing a first reading of an ordinance regarding boards, commissions, and departments.

• Resolution 22-50: Public Hearing for TIF District for CKW Developers, LLC and Rum River Living, LLC
• Resolution 22-51: Public Hearing for Annexation and Approving Petition for Annexation
• Public Works payment for 2022 Street Improvement Contractors: $22,219.24
• Resolution 22-48: Application to sell THC and Tobacco Products for The Mellow Fellow
• Ordinance #506: First reading of Chapter 31 regarding Boards, Commissions and Departments

The Council established a new gambling policy for city contributions and approved a $17,417.41 contract for security cameras. Members also called for public hearings regarding a TIF district for an 8-unit apartment project and a property annexation.

• Approved gambling policy for city contributions (All in favor)
• Approved $17,417.41 contract with Anderson Technology for security cameras (All in favor)
• Approved Resolution #22-50 calling for a TIF District public hearing for CKW Developers, LLC and Rum River Living, LLC (All in favor)
• Approved Resolution #22-51 calling for a public hearing for annexation of industrial property on airport road (All in favor)
• Approved $22,219.24 final pay request for 2022 Street Improvements (All in favor)
• Approved Ordinance #506 first reading to change board/commission compensation to $50.00 per meeting (All in favor)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting event for Nov. 25 (All in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution #22-48 for The Mellow Fellow to sell THC and tobacco (All in favor)

City Council

The Milaca City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2022, with a full agenda of resolutions and ordinances. Key items include resolutions on police pension enrollment, lawn mowing assessment, election judges, and conditional use permits for apartments and other properties. The council will also conduct second readings of ordinances on criminal background checks, noise, and gambling, and first readings on new beekeeping and chicken regulations. Several property-specific planning items and a site lease renewal are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 22-41: PERA Full-Time Police Officer
• Ordinance No. 499 (2nd reading): Criminal History License Background Investigations
• Ordinance No. 500 (2nd reading): Noise nuisance amendments
• Ordinance No. 501/502 (2nd reading): Repeal and replace gambling regulations
• Ordinance No. 503/504 (1st reading): Add beekeeping and chicken chapters

The council voted unanimously to deny a conditional use permit for a single-family home at 260 5th Ave SE that had been converted to three units without city approval, as the conversion exceeded what is allowed in the R2 district. The council also approved a conditional use permit for an 8-unit apartment building at 555 State Hwy 23, and tabled first readings of ordinances on beekeeping and chickens for further research. Several routine resolutions and ordinances were approved, including PERA enrollment for a new officer, lawn mowing assessments, and election judge appointments.

• Approved Resolution 22-44: Conditional Use Permit for 8-unit apartments at 555 State Hwy 23 (unanimous)
• Denied Resolution 22-47: Conditional Use Permit for 3-unit conversion at 260 5th Ave SE (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 503 (beekeeping) and No. 504 (chickens) for further research (3-1, Larsen opposed)
• Approved Resolution 22-45: Variance for corner setback at 355 3rd Ave SE (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-46: Variance for lot line adjustment at 315 and 325 3rd Ave NW (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-41: PERA enrollment for full-time police officer (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson's Custom Creations for liquor store sidewalk work at $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved three-year site lease renewal with Genesis Technology Corporation for old water tower (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission is considering a conditional use permit for an 8-unit apartment building at 555 Highway 23. They are also reviewing a request to add a fourth unit to an existing home at 260 5th Ave SE, which staff recommends denying.

• Conditional Use Permit for 8-unit apartment building at 555 Highway 23
• Conditional Use Permit request for 4 units at 260 5th Ave SE
• Variance request from CKW Developers at 555 Hwy 23 E
• Variance request from CKW Developers at 355 3rd Ave SE
• Variance requests from the Hakes family at 315 3rd Ave NW and 325 3rd Ave NW

The Milaca Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an eight-unit apartment building at 555 Hwy 23 E by CKW Developers, pending final City Council approval. The commission also approved variances for a 14-foot setback for a new home at 355 3rd Ave SE and a property line adjustment for the Hakes family properties at 315 3rd Ave NW. Additionally, the commission denied a conditional use permit for a multi-unit residential conversion at 260 5th Ave SE.

• Accepted September 28, 2022 Secretary minutes
• Denied conditional use permit for 260 5th Ave SE
• Accepted conditional use permit for CKW Developers at 555 Hwy 23 E for 8-unit apartment building (to go to City Council for final approval)
• Accepted variance request for CKW Developers at 355 3rd Ave SE for a 14-foot setback (to go to City Council for final approval)
• Accepted variance request for Hakes family at 315 3rd Ave NW to change property lines
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 pm

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review proposed ordinance changes to permit keeping chickens and honey bees within city limits. The meeting covers procedural approval of minutes and a public hearing on these zoning amendments.

• Zoning changes to allow chickens and honey bees in residential districts
• Draft beekeeping ordinance with permit fees ($200) and fence permit ($26)
• Review of Planning Commission minutes from August 15, 2022

The Planning Commission recommended zoning changes to allow chickens and honey bees in R1 and R2 districts, provided all ordinances are followed. These recommendations will be sent to the City Council for final approval on October 19, 2022.

• Recommended zoning change to allow chickens in R1 and R2 (Approved; Brett Freese voted no, Joel Millam abstained)
• Recommended zoning change to allow honey bees in R1 and R2 (Approved)
• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council met to approve the preliminary 2023 budget and proposed tax levy. The council also considered an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Resolution #22-40: Preliminary 2023 budget and total tax levy of $975,553
• General Fund levy of $690,911
• Capital Equipment levies of $25,000 each for Fire, Parks, and Police
• City Manager salary increase to $86,985.60 effective January 1, 2022
• One-time payment of $9,000 to City Manager for additional work performed since January 1, 2022

The Milaca City Council approved Resolution 22-38, adopting the preliminary 2023 budget and tax levy. The council also approved a $9,000 salary increase for the City Manager via an amendment to the employment agreement. Both actions passed unanimously with three votes in favor.

• Approved Resolution 22-38 adopting preliminary 2023 budget and tax levy (3-0)
• Approved amendment to City Manager employment agreement increasing salary by $9,000 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council established a $450 licensing fee for THC retail establishments and a 500-foot distance requirement from public schools. The body also reviewed the 2023 preliminary budget, including a 4.15% levy increase and various equipment purchases for public works and the fire department.

• Ordinance No. 498: $450 licensing fee for THC in retail establishments
• Contract awarded to Johnson Custom Creations for $48,000 for a fire department concrete apron
• Contract awarded to Rum River Contracting for $31,520.60 for fire department parking lot asphalt
• Contract awarded to Johnson Custom Creations for $8,500 for liquor store concrete bollards
• Resolution 22-38 authorizing the sale of city-owned real property to Milaca Mini Storage LLC

The council unanimously approved the 2023 preliminary budget and tax levy with a 2.69% increase, after minor wage adjustments and removal of election costs. They also approved a $373,000 water revenue bond at 3.25%, adopted several ordinances including THC regulations, and increased the city manager's salary by $9,000. A public hearing for Truth and Taxation was set for December 15, 2022.

• Approved 2023 preliminary budget and tax levy with 2.69% increase (unanimous)
• Approved $373,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bond Series 2022B at 3.25% (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 497 adding Chapter 120 on Tetrahydrocannabinol Products (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 498 amending fee schedule for THC retail license (unanimous)
• Approved additional $12,000 for fire department concrete work, total $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved final pay request of $9,144.79 to Omann Brothers for airport work (unanimous)
• Increased city manager salary by $9,000, effective October 1 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for December 15, 2022 on Truth and Taxation and 2023 levy

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2023 preliminary budget and the first reading of ordinances regarding THC product retail licensing and fees. The council will also consider a resolution to sell city-owned real property to Milaca Mini Storage LLC.

• Resolution #22-38: Sale of Lots 9 and 10, Block 2, Milaca Industrial Park to Milaca Mini Storage LLC
• Ordinance No. 497: First reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 120 regarding Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Products
• Ordinance No. 478: First reading of an ordinance adding licensing fees for THC retail establishments
• Review of the 2023 Preliminary Budget

The council approved the sale of city-owned real property to Milaca Mini Storage LLC via Resolution 22-38, and passed first readings of two ordinances regulating THC products, including a 500-foot distance from schools and a $450 licensing fee. The council also reviewed the 2023 preliminary budget, agreeing to add a Sergeant/Investigator position, increase planning commission meeting pay to $50, and use donated funds for the Trimble Shelter, among other items. No final budget or levy changes were adopted at this meeting.

• Approved Resolution 22-38 authorizing sale of real property to Milaca Mini Storage LLC (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 497 adding Chapter 120 on THC products with 500-foot distance from schools (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 498 setting THC licensing fee at $450 (unanimous)
• Agreed to add Sergeant/Investigator position, hire from within
• Agreed to increase planning commission meeting pay to $50 per meeting (ordinance amendment needed)
• Approved amending legal retainer contract to $4,000 per month for criminal work
• Agreed to use Fund 216 donated funds for Trimble Park Shelter ($9,000)
• Council agreed to continue Movies in the Park events

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Milaca Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider conditional use permits for Craig and Nancy Anson and Amy and Greg Smith, as well as a zoning change to allow chickens and honey bees. They will also review a draft of the city's comprehensive plan.

• Conditional Use Permit request from Craig and Nancy Anson
• Conditional Use Permit request from Amy and Greg Smith (Rusty Shovel Gardens)
• Zoning changes to allow chickens and honey bees
• Review of draft City of Milaca Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The City Council is meeting to appoint a new Mayor and declare a council vacancy. The body will also consider a temporary liquor sale request for the Blue Moon Saloon.

• Resolution #22-31: Appointing Dave Dillan Mayor and declaring a City Council vacancy
• Request for Blue Moon Saloon to conduct temporary off-premises sales for 1% National's 125th Celebration on August 13, 2022

The Milaca City Council took no action on appointing Dave Dillan as mayor and declaring a council vacancy, instead tabling the matter until after the November election. The council also approved a temporary off-premise liquor sales permit for Blue Moon Saloon for First National Bank's 125th celebration, with a closing time of 11:00 p.m.

• Tabled Resolution 22-31 (appointing Dillan mayor, declaring vacancy) until after November election (unanimous)
• Approved temporary off-premise liquor sales for Blue Moon Saloon for First National Bank's 125th celebration, with 11:00 p.m. close (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to address a single primary item. The body will consider a resolution to formally accept the resignation of Mayor Harold Pedersen.

• Resolution 22-30: Accepting Resignation of Mayor Harold Pedersen

The Milaca City Council held a special meeting and approved Resolution 22-30 accepting the resignation of Mayor Harold Pedersen. The council also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned after brief comments. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved Resolution 22-30 accepting resignation of Mayor Harold Pedersen
• Approved meeting agenda
• Adjourned meeting at 5:02 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including mowing cost assessments and donations for Rec Fest. The body will also review pay requests for street improvements and airport apron reconstruction.

• 2022 Street Improvement Contractors Pay Request No. 2: $350,621.62
• Airport Apron Reconstruction Pay Request No. 1: $128,874.67
• Resolution 22-27 Assessing Mowing Costs
• Ordinance No. 496 Adopting a Supplement to the Code (First Reading)
• Special Event Application for 125th City Celebration (Lumber Jack Show, Kids Event, Craft Fair)

The Milaca City Council approved Resolution 22-29, reaffirming the censure of Mayor Harold Pedersen and requesting his resignation, with protective provisions for city staff. The vote was 3-1 with Mayor Pedersen abstaining. The council also approved several ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and pay requests, and directed the city manager to file insurance claims for vandalism damage to portable toilets and the Gorecki Center.

• Approved Resolution 22-29 censuring Mayor Pedersen and requesting resignation (3-1, mayor abstained)
• Approved Resolution 22-27 assessing mowing costs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-28 for donations to Rec Fest (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 494 amending Chapter 30, second reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 495 amending Chapter 31, second reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 496 supplement to the code, suspending first reading (unanimous)
• Approved $350,621.62 street improvement pay request No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $128,874.67 airport apron reconstruction pay request No. 1 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider changing the city's form of government from Plan B to Plan A and vote on filling a council vacancy. The body will also review several ordinances and discuss temporary liquor licenses.

• Resolution 22-23: Vote to fill a City Council vacancy
• Resolution 22-26: Special assessment for Keith Rott sewer line repair
• Street improvement contractors pay request No. 1 for $55,204.03
• First readings of Ordinances No. 493, 494, and 495
• Special event applications for Movies in the Park, Fall Fundraising Picnic, and Community Pork Chop Dinner

The Milaca City Council approved Resolution 22-22 censuring Mayor Harold Pedersen and restricting his mayoral duties, and Resolution 22-23 filling a council vacancy with Ken Muller (who received three votes). The council also accepted the annual audit, approved a water meter replacement contract, and advanced several ordinances and special event applications.

• Approved Resolution 22-22 censuring Mayor Pedersen and restricting mayoral duties (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 22-23 filling council vacancy with Ken Muller (3 votes; Hollenkamp 1, Lind 0)
• Accepted audited financial statements with unmodified (clean) opinion (unanimous)
• Approved water meter replacement contract to Core and Main LP, lowest bid at $509,164 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-24 accepting donations from Milaca Building Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-25 appointing election judges and designating polling hours/location (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-26 special assessment for Keith Rott sewer line repair (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 493 (code supplement) and advanced first readings of Ordinances 494 and 495 (unanimous)

City Council

The Milaca City Council approved a Kiddie parade on June 14 and transient merchant applications for Jody Stay-Pizza Barn, Sara Strandberg-Firehouse BBQ, Uncle Gerry's Treats, Addie's Ice Cream Treats, and Lynn Anderson-Hunters Grill. Mayor Pedersen announced he will not run for mayor in November. A motion to remove the mayor from all boards, committees, and commissions failed for lack of a second; the matter will be addressed at the June regular meeting. The council also discussed a signed agreement restricting the mayor's communication with staff and complaints of violations.

• Approved Kiddie parade on June 14 and transient merchant applications for Jody Stay-Pizza Barn, Sara Strandberg-Firehouse BBQ, Uncle Gerry's Treats, and Addie's Ice Cream Treats (unanimous)
• Approved transient merchant application for Lynn Anderson-Hunters Grill (unanimous)
• Motion to remove Mayor Pedersen from all boards, committees, and commissions failed due to lack of a second
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including the issuance of $575,000 in street reconstruction bonds. The meeting also includes discussions on annual appointments, a council vacancy, and various special event applications.

• $575,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2022A
• Resolution 22-16: Accepting donations for the 125th Anniversary City Celebration
• Resolution 22-12: Transfer of $25,000 from Liquor Fund to City Events Fund
• Airport Award Bid: $155,535.53 for Apron Reconstruction
• Special Event Applications: Chamber Parade, Hoops and Hope, Rec Fest, and Kids Day

The Milaca City Council approved several resolutions, including the issuance of $570,000 in general obligation street reconstruction bonds with a 15-year term and an average coupon rate of 3.88%. They also accepted a resignation and declared a council vacancy, approved an airport grant agreement, and approved multiple special event applications. A petition regarding chickens was discussed but deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved $570,000 GO Street Reconstruction Bonds Series 2022A (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation and declared council vacancy (4-0-1, C. Pedersen abstained)
• Approved Resolution 22-21 Airport Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-16 accepting donations for 125th Anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-17 LGA Formula Update Appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-18 declaring part-time police officer covered by PERA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-08 Annual Appointments Revised (unanimous)
• Approved special event applications for First National Bank, Chamber parade, Hoops and Hope, Rec Fest, and Kids Day (all unanimous)

City Council

The Milaca City Council will hold a public hearing on street reconstruction bonds for the Hidden Pines project area, consider several resolutions and an ordinance, and discuss a petition to allow chickens in city limits. The agenda also includes updates on state, county, and township matters, and various department reports.

• Public hearing on street reconstruction bonds for Hidden Pines project area
• Resolution 22-15: Adopting street reconstruction plan and issuing GO Street Reconstruction Bonds
• Ordinance No. 492 second reading: adding brewery, distillery, winery to Light Industrial zoning
• Petition to reconsider allowing chickens in city limits
• Resolution 22-13: adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday

The Milaca City Council approved Resolution 22-15 adopting the street reconstruction plan and issuing general obligation street reconstruction bonds for the Hidden Pines project area. The council also approved a grading agreement with Milaca Township, accepted a low bid for airport apron reconstruction, and approved several other resolutions and special event applications.

• Approved Resolution 22-15 adopting street reconstruction plan and issuing GO bonds for Hidden Pines (unanimous)
• Approved grading agreement with Milaca Township with amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted Omann Brothers low bid of $155,535.53 for airport apron reconstruction Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to MnDOT for airport apron project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-12 transferring $25,000 from Liquor Fund to City Events Fund for 125th Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-13 adding Juneteenth as a federal holiday in personnel policies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-14 approving El Jalisco 2022 liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 492 second reading adding brewery, distillery, winery to Light Industrial zoning (unanimous)

City Council

The Milaca City Council will hold a public hearing on a street reconstruction bond, consider several resolutions including one to make a police officer part-time, and vote on an ordinance to allow breweries, distilleries, and wineries in the light industrial zoning district. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, plus reports from departments on items like park equipment purchases and a street construction contract.

• Public hearing April 21 on street reconstruction bond
• Resolution 22-07 declaring a police officer part-time (Michael Barros)
• Resolution 22-10 increasing firefighter PERA benefit level from $3,700 to $5,000
• Ordinance No. 492 adding brewery, distillery, winery to permitted uses in Light Industrial zoning
• Parks request to purchase equipment for Rec Park for $5,800 from Park Equipment Reserve

The Milaca City Council approved the 2022 street project construction contract with Knife River Corp-North Central for $432,959.20. They also approved several resolutions, including declaring a police officer part-time, an outdoor recreation grant, and increasing firefighter PERA benefits. The council approved a first reading of an ordinance to allow breweries, distilleries, and wineries in the Light Industrial Zoning District, and approved various park and equipment purchases.

• Approved 2022 street project contract to Knife River Corp-North Central for $432,959.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-07 declaring Police Officer Michael Barros part-time (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-09 Outdoor Recreation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-10 increasing firefighter PERA benefit level from $3,700 to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 492 adding brewery, distillery, winery to Light Industrial Zoning permitted uses (unanimous)
• Approved $5,800 purchase of outdoor display in Rec Park from park equipment reserve (unanimous)
• Approved park attendant wage increase to $14.00/hour with $3,120 budget adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 increase to annual transfer to Events fund, total $10,000 for 2022-2029 (unanimous)

City Council

The Milaca City Council will consider several routine items including approving bills, minutes, and resolutions for Veterans Memorial donations and precinct/polling place establishment. They will also review department reports on the 2022 street reconstruction project bid, police laptop purchases, and airport apron rehabilitation plans.

• Resolution 22-04: Donations for Veterans Memorial
• Resolution 22-05: Re-establishing precincts and polling place
• Police: Purchase of 3 Toughbook laptops (2 quotes)
• Public Works: Award bid for 2022 Street Reconstruction Project
• Airport: Approve plans/specs for Apron Rehabilitation Phase 2

The Milaca City Council approved the lowest bid for the 2022 Street Project, awarding the contract to Knife River Corp. — North Central for $432,959.20. The council also approved several resolutions, including donations for the Veterans Memorial, re-establishing precincts and polling places, and a resolution supporting housing and local decision-making authority. Other actions included approving the Lumber Jack Show, scheduling software, airport bid advertisement and plans, police laptop purchase, alley pavement work, fire truck lights, a minor lot split, and a peddler application. The 125th Anniversary Mural Quotes item was tabled pending grant notification.

• Awarded 2022 Street Project to Knife River Corp. — North Central for $432,959.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-04 for Veterans Memorial donations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-05 re-establishing precincts and polling place (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-06 supporting housing and local decision-making authority (unanimous)
• Approved Lumber Jack Show for $6,500 (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling software for park rentals at $624/year (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids and Plans/Specs for Apron Rehabilitation Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three Toughbook laptops from Baycom for $8,040.00 (unanimous)

City Council

The Milaca City Council is holding a special meeting that will be closed to the public, citing Minnesota statutes for closed meetings. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, consent agenda, ordinances and resolutions, and new business, but no specific items are listed. The meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Closed meeting under Minnesota Statute 13D.05 Subd 2(b) and 13.43 Subd 2(4)
• Roll call with Mayor Pete Pedersen and Council Members Dave Dillan, Lindsee Larsen, Norris Johnson, Cory Pedersen
• Consent agenda and ordinances/resolutions listed but no details provided

The Milaca City Council met on February 9, 2022, and approved its agenda. The council then voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting under Minnesota statutes for personnel matters, and later voted unanimously to reopen the meeting. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after reopening.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed meeting under Minn. Stat. 13D.05 and 13.43 (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Milaca City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including donations for the Veterans Memorial and Fire Department, annual appointments, and a contract for cleaning services. They will also review public works items, including plans for the 2022 street project and a payment for the 2021 street project. The agenda includes updates from the city manager, police, and other departments.

• Resolution 22-01: Donations for Veterans Memorial
• Resolution 22-03: Donation of $4,200 from ECE to Fire Department
• Approve plans and specifications for 2022 Street Project
• Payment No. 4 to Kuechle Underground for $39,334.29 for 2021 Street Project
• DAC Cleaning Services Contract for Gorecki Center, Fire Hall, Library, and City Hall

The Milaca City Council approved plans and specifications for the 2022 Street Project, along with a $39,334.29 payment to Kuechle Underground for the 2021 project. They also approved a police union contract, a $20,000 gym equipment purchase for the fire department, and directed the city manager to send a letter of support for the Urgent Care Center. No action was taken on a proposed COVID-19 policy.

• Approved 2022 Street Project plans and specifications (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Street Project Payment #4 to Kuechle Underground for $39,334.29 (unanimous)
• Approved police union contract (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 gym equipment and flooring purchase for fire department from Johnson Fitness & Wellness (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for fire department gym equipment (unanimous)
• Directed city manager to prepare and send letter of support for Urgent Care Center (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Memorial donations (Resolution 22-01) (unanimous)
• Approved annual appointments (Resolution 22-02) (unanimous)