Milaca public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider the final 2026 budget and tax levy and hold public hearings on the Wellhead Protection Plan draft and Truth in Taxation. The body will also review several second-reading ordinances regarding fee increases and city codes.

• Resolution #25-43: Final 2026 Budget and Tax Levy
• Ordinance #549: Fee Increases (Second Reading)
• Payment of $92,726.81 to Northern Lines Contracting
• Resolution #25-48: State Airport Fund Grant Agreement with MN DOT (Contract #1061954)
• Resolution #25-49 and #25-50: Denials of Milaca Park variance and minor lot split

City Council

The Milaca City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget and tax levy. The agenda lists several budgeted fund transfers, including a $300,000 transfer from the Municipal Liquor Fund to the General Fund, a $100,000 transfer from the Fire Dept Reserve Fund to the General Fund, and smaller transfers to the Events Fund for park activities.

• $300,000 transfer from Municipal Liquor Fund to General Fund
• $100,000 transfer from Fire Dept Reserve Fund to General Fund
• $8,000 transfer from Charitable Gambling Fund to General Fund for warming house and trail maintenance workers
• $1,000 transfer from Gorecki Improvement Fund to Events Fund for movies in the park
• $10,000 transfer from Gorecki Improvement Fund to Events Fund for other park activities

The council approved changing the garbage hauler license fee to $200.00. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded and passed unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Garbage hauler license fee changed to $200 (agreement)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

City Council

The Milaca City Council approved its consent agenda, several public‑improvement hearings, and multiple contracts and payments. It adopted fee‑increase and safety ordinances, and accepted grant funding for city projects. The council also approved a senior‑center flooring quote and a variance for Mille Lacs Veterinary Holdings.

• Payment to Molitor Excavating of $111,076.81 (Contractor’s Request for Payment #2).
• Payment to Molitor Excavating of $12,495.89 (Final Contractors Payment Request).
• Senior Center flooring quote approved at $18,048.50 from Ground House Renovation.
• Resolution #25-36 accepting Grant Navigator Funding.
• Ordinance #549: Fee Increases – First Reading.

The Milaca City Council approved its agenda and consent agenda, passed first‑reading ordinances on fee increases, water‑pipe installation, and dangerous dogs, and adopted resolutions on assessment recertification, fire department policy, and a contractor payment. It also authorized a professional services agreement for the airport taxilane reconstruction and a master agreement with Bolton & Menk. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance #549 fee increases – first reading (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance #550 water‑pipe installation amendment – first reading (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance #551 dangerous dogs amendment – first reading (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution #25-39 recertifying assessment (all in favor)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement for Taxilane Reconstruction (all in favor)
• Approved Master Agreement for Professional Services between Bolton & Menk and City of Milaca (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will review feasibility reports for the Rum River Special Education Coop and 10th Ave NE/Hwy 23 E. The body is also deciding on a minor lot split and variance for Mille Lacs Veterinary Holdings, LLC.

• Payment of $111,076.81 to Molitor Excavating for 2025 1st St Sidewalk Project
• Feasibility reports and public improvement hearings for Rum River Special Education Coop
• Feasibility reports and public improvement hearings for 10th Ave NE and Hwy 23 E
• Minor lot split and variance application for Mille Lacs Veterinary Holdings, LLC
• Review of flooring quotes for the Senior Center

The Milaca City Council approved feasibility reports for the Rum River Cooperative School and for 10th Ave SE and Highway 23 East. It also approved public improvement hearings for both projects to be held on November 19. Additional approvals included a senior center flooring contract, a contractor payment, a granite memorial bench, and grant navigator funding.

• Approved Feasibility Report for Rum River Cooperative School (all in favor)
• Approved Public Improvement Hearing for Rum River Special Education Coop on Nov 19 (all in favor)
• Approved Feasibility Report for 10th Ave SE and Hwy 23 E (#21-000-3010) (all in favor)
• Approved Public Improvement Hearing for 10th Ave SE and Hwy 23 E on Nov 19 at 6 pm (all in favor)
• Approved senior center flooring quote $18,048.50 from Ground House Renovation (all in favor)
• Approved Contractor’s Payment #2 to Molitor Excavating, $111,076.81 (all in favor)
• Approved granite bench in memory of Dorothy Gorecki to be installed in Rec Park (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution #25-36 Accepting Grant Navigator Funding (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 preliminary budget and proposed tax levy. The meeting includes second readings of ordinances regarding adult-use cannabis and zoning yard requirements.

• Resolution #25-31: Adopting the 2026 Preliminary Budget and Proposed Tax Levy
• Ordinance #529: Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Business and Cultivation (Second Reading)
• Ordinance #547: Amending Title XV Zoning Section 056(F)(7) Yard Requirements (Second Reading)
• Payment of $109,720.25 to Molitor Excavating
• Resolution #25-29: Airport Maintenance and Operations Grant Agreement #1060341 with MN DOT

The Milaca City Council approved the 2026 Preliminary Budget and set the proposed tax levy at a 5% increase. Several ordinances were adopted, including new regulations for adult‑use cannabis and changes to yard requirements. Grants for navigation support and airport maintenance were authorized, and a public hearing was scheduled for December 18, 2025.

• Approved Resolution #25-31 adopting 2026 Preliminary Budget and 5% tax levy (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance #529 adding adult‑use cannabis regulations (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance #547 amending yard requirements (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution #25-28 authorizing application for grant navigation support (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution #25-29 airport maintenance and operations grant agreement #1060341 with MN DOT (all in favor)
• Approved Contractor’s Request for Payment #1 to Molitor Excavating $109,720.25 (all in favor)
• Approved feasibility report for Siemers Family property utilities (all in favor)
• Approved public hearing on Dec 18, 2025 for Truth and Taxation meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review the preliminary budget. The agenda also includes a closed meeting to discuss real estate land sales at the Milaca Junction Addition.

• Review of Preliminary Budget
• Closed meeting regarding real estate land sales at Milaca Junction Addition

The Milaca City Council approved the preliminary 2026 budget and adjusted the tax levy to 5% after a motion by Johnson, seconded by Larsen, with all members in favor. The council also approved holding a closed meeting to discuss lot prices and conditions for the Milaca Junction Addition. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved preliminary 2026 budget and tax levy (5% adjustment) – all in favor
• Approved closed meeting to discuss Milaca Junction lot prices – all in favor
• Adjourned the council meeting – all in favor

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding solar energy systems and licensed collectors. The body is also deciding on a payment to Northern Lines Contracting and a bid for the 1st St Sidewalk 2025 Project.

• Payment of $153,294.37 to Northern Lines Contracting, Inc.
• Bid approval for 1st St Sidewalk 2025 Project
• Ordinance #544 Solar Energy Systems (Second Reading)
• Resolution accepting Preliminary and Final Plat for Milaca Junction Addition
• Special event applications for Airport Fly-In Breakfast & Car Show and Night to Unite

The council approved the second reading of Ordinance #544 for solar energy systems and adopted several other ordinances and resolutions. It authorized a $153,294.37 payment to Northern Lines Contracting for the Airport Road project and awarded a $209,869.00 contract to Molitor Excavating for the 1st St Sidewalk project. The council also approved two special event applications and adopted an internal control policy. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved Ordinance #544 Solar Energy Systems – second reading; all in favor
• Approved Ordinance #545 Adopting Supplement to the Code of Ordinances – first reading; all in favor
• Approved Ordinance #546 Amending Chapter 50.04(D) Licensed Collector – first reading; all in favor
• Approved Resolution #25-22 to summarize Ordinance #544 for publication; all in favor
• Approved Resolution #25-23 accepting preliminary and final plat for Milaca Junction addition; all in favor
• Approved Contractor’s Request for Payment No. 7 to Northern Lines Contracting, $153,294.37 for Airport Road; all in favor
• Approved bid for 1st St Sidewalk 2025 Project to Molitor Excavating, $209,869.00; all in favor
• Approved Internal Control Policy; all in favor

City Council

The Milaca City Council will vote on a payment request of $418,167.14 to Northern Lines Contracting for the 110th Avenue Project at Airport Road. The meeting also includes two conditional‑use permit resolutions for a multiple‑family dwelling in a B‑1 zone and high‑speed diesel fuel tanks in a B‑2 district, plus a first‑reading ordinance on solar energy systems and approval of plans for the 2025 1st St sidewalk improvement.

• Payment Request No. 6 to Northern Lines Contracting – $418,167.14 (110th Avenue Project – Airport Road)
• Resolution #25‑19 – Conditional Use Permit for a multiple‑family dwelling in a B‑1 zoning district
• Resolution #25‑20 – Conditional Use Permit for high‑speed diesel fuel tanks in a B‑2 general business district
• Ordinance #544 – Solar Energy Systems (first reading)
• Approve plans and specifications for the 2025 1st St Sidewalk Improvement Project

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda, accepted the 2024 financial audit, and approved several resolutions and an ordinance. It adopted Resolution #25‑17 establishing a policy for delegating payment authority, and Resolution #25‑18 to transfer funds from the airport road project. The council also approved Ordinance #544 (solar energy systems), a $418,167.14 payment to Northern Lines Contracting, and a conditional use permit (Resolution #25‑19) for a multiple‑family dwelling in a B‑1 zone.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, bills, and Resolution #25-16 (all in favor)
• Accepted 2024 Financial Audit as presented (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution #25-17 Delegation of Authority for Payment of Certain Claims (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-18 Transfer Funds from Airport Road Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #544 Solar Energy Systems – First Reading (unanimous)
• Approved Contractor’s Request for Payment No. 6 to Northern Lines Contracting $418,167.14 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-19 Conditional Use Permit for Multiple Family Dwelling in B-1 zoning district (unanimous)

City Council

The Milaca City Council will first approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes from April 17, 2025, and the donation acceptance resolution. The council will then adopt the Mille Lacs County 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan. New business includes a procurement standards policy for purchases with federal dollars and a review of site‑plan options for the Milaca Junction addition.

• Adopt Resolution #25-14: Mille Lacs County 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Consider Procurement Standards Policy for Goods and Services Purchased with Federal Dollars
• Review Site Plan Options for Milaca Junction Addition
• Approve Minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Resolution #25-13: Acceptance of Donations (Consent Agenda)

The Milaca City Council adopted the Mille Lacs County 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved street closures for the 2025 Rhythm on the Rum Parade. It also adopted a Procurement Standards Policy for federal‑funded purchases and selected Option 3 for the Milaca Junction site plan. The council approved the special event application for the parade, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Adopted Mille Lacs County 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan (all in favor)
• Approved street closures for 2025 Milaca Rhythm on the Rum Parade (all in favor)
• Approved Procurement Standards Policy for Goods and Services Purchased with Federal Dollars (all in favor)
• Approved Option 3 for Milaca Junction addition site plan (all in favor)
• Approved Special Event Application for Milaca Rhythm on the Rum Parade (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will review second readings for five ordinances, including regulations on temporary uses and garage sales. The body will also consider several special event applications and a liquor license request for El Jalisco.

• Second reading of Ordinance #539 regarding Temporary Uses
• Second reading of Ordinance #540 regarding Garage Sales
• Temporary off-premises sales request for El Jalisco liquor license
• Special event applications for Recfest, June Bloom Craft & Vendor Show, and others
• Resolution #25-10 for accepting donations

City Council

The Milaca City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance #538 to add a bulk water rate and took first readings on several other ordinances. It accepted sanitary sewer maintenance quotes totaling $77,000 and approved a $32,180 reception‑area contract from Haven Homes. The council also approved a real‑estate proposal for the Milaca Junction Addition and authorized several special‑event applications.

• Ordinance #538 Water Rates and Charges – Adding Bulk Water Rate (first reading)
• Sanitary Sewer Maintenance quotes: Johnson Jetline $45,800; Nelson Sanitation $31,200
• Reception area contract accepted: Haven Homes $32,180 (funded from General Fund)
• Real‑estate contract approved: Parcel Real Estate (Sam Johnson) for Milaca Junction Addition, Commercial B‑2 zoning
• Special Event approvals: Movies in the Park (July 18 & Aug 15), 3rd Lair Skate Demo, Music in the Park, Runnin’ in the Ruff

The council passed second‑reading approval of Ordinance #538 to add a bulk water rate and first‑reading approvals of Ordinances #539, #540, #541, #542, and #543. A motion to table Resolution #25-08 Personnel Policy was adopted, delaying it until the April meeting. The council also approved a $31,200 Nelson Sanitation quote, a MidCo franchise‑fees amendment, and several special‑event and service agreements.

• Approved Ordinance #538 Water Rates and Charges – Adding Bulk Water Rate (Second Reading) – all in favor
• Approved Ordinance #539 Temporary Uses (First Reading) – all in favor
• Approved Ordinance #540 Amending 96.01 Garage Sales (First Reading) – all in favor
• Tabled Resolution #25-08 Personnel Policy until April meeting – all in favor
• Approved Nelson Sanitation quote for $31,200 – all in favor
• Approved MidCo Franchise fees and In‑Kind Services Amendment – all in favor
• Approved Special Event Movies in the Park for July 18 and August 15 – all in favor
• Approved DAC Service Agreement – all in favor

City Council

The City Council will consider an Exclusive Listing Agreement with Parcel Real Estate, Inc. for the Milaca Junction Addition property. The agreement gives the broker exclusive rights to market and sell the property from March 5, 2025 through December 31, 2026. The broker will receive a commission of 1% of the sale price, with buyer‑broker commissions negotiated per deal.

• Exclusive Listing Agreement for Milaca Junction Addition property
• Term: March 5 2025 – December 31 2026
• Commission: 1% of sale price
• Broker: Parcel Real Estate, Inc., designated agent Sam Johnson
• Sale price for each lot to be set by City of Milaca after preliminary plat

City Council

The City Council will discuss adding a bulk water rate and approving the final layout for the TH 23 Project #4801-26. The body will also review bids for reception areas and evaluate real estate proposals.

• Ordinance #538 to add a Bulk Water Rate to water rates and charges
• Resolution #25-06 approving final layout for TH 23 Project #4801-26
• Bids for reception areas: Haven Homes & Design ($32,180.00) and Baas Construction ($33,410.00)
• Evaluation of Real Estate Request for Proposals for Sam Johnson, Destiny Theisen, and Paul Jackson
• Special event applications for 3rd Lair Skate Demo, Project 37 Band Showcase, Music in the Park, and Runnin’ in the Ruff

City Council

The Milaca City Council will vote on a second reading for water and sewer rate increases, approve a contractor payment for a federal grant project, and consider resolutions for a housing development and airport land acquisition.

• Ordinance #537 Water and Sewer Rate Increase - Second Reading
• Resolution #25-05 Accepting Grant Agreement for Clear Zone Acquisition Plan
• Resolution #25-03 Approving Conditional Use for ML Homes – Birch Country Addition
• Resolution #25-04 Approving Preliminary and Final Plats for ML Homes – Birch Country Addition
• Contractor Request Payment #5 to Northern Lines Contracting ($29,440.37)