Milaca public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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)
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