Milnor public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Milnor City Council approved replacing a pump at the North Forty lift station for $9,860 from Electric Pump, including installation and a 5-year warranty. The council passed four resolutions related to a water system improvements district and infrastructure fund application, all by unanimous roll call votes. Yearly alcohol licenses and Sunday opening permits were approved for Hump's Bar and Grill and Milnor Market. The council also approved $300 Christmas gifts for three full-time city employees and the Economic Development Coordinator, and paid a list of bills.
- Approved $9,860 pump replacement at North Forty lift station (Anderson/Roeder, unanimous)
- Approved Resolution Approving Engineer’s Report and Cost Estimate (Ost/Anderson, roll call, all aye)
- Approved Resolution of Governing Body of Applicant No. 2022-2 (Haugen/Anderson, roll call, all aye)
- Approved Resolution Declaring Work Necessary for Water System Improvements District No. 2022-01 (Haugen/Ost, roll call, all aye)
- Approved Resolution to Establish Water System Improvements District No. 2022-01 (Haugen/Ost, roll call, all aye)
- Approved yearly alcohol license and Sunday openings for Hump's Bar and Grill and Milnor Market (Haugen/Smith, unanimous)
- Approved NDLC Random Drug & Alcohol Testing Contract for 2023 (Haugen/Smith, unanimous)
- Approved $300 Christmas gifts to three full-time city employees and Economic Development Coordinator (Anderson/Haugen, unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the RZ project application from Chad and Michelle Putnam to purchase a commercial property at 425 Main Street, located in Renaissance Zone Block 10. The motion was made by Ryan Weber and seconded by Jasmine Smith, with all members voting in favor.
- Approved RZ project application for Chad and Michelle Putnam to purchase 425 Main Street (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved Resolution 2022-1, awarding Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. an $819,135.57 contract for the Main Street Sidewalk Project, with the state funding 80% and the city's share about $220,000. They also approved four taller Esplanade and ten shorter Arlington street lights for Main Street, accepted the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for the Water System Improvement Project, and approved multiple Renaissance Zone project applications for property purchases and renovations. Several other routine items were approved, including building permits, alcohol and gaming permits, and a list of bills.
- Approved $819,135.57 Main Street Sidewalk Project contract to Ti-Zack Concrete (unanimous roll call)
- Approved 4 taller Esplanade and 10 shorter Arlington street lights for Main Street (unanimous)
- Approved Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Water System Improvement Project (unanimous)
- Approved Park Lane lift repair quote; tabled North 40 lift repair quote pending pump replacement quote (unanimous)
- Approved 6 Renaissance Zone project applications for property purchases and renovations (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for roof, fence, and new house (unanimous)
- Approved off-site alcohol permit, yearly alcohol license, Sunday openings permit, and gaming permit (unanimous)
- Approved list of bills totaling multiple funds (unanimous)
City Council
The council voted unanimously to waive past monetary obligations from the Housing Authority to the city, clearing the way for the Authority to accept a cash offer for its apartments. The Housing Authority had received two offers, one at the asking price with no appraisal required, and needed to coordinate early bond pay-off with Stock Growers Bank.
- Waived past monetary obligations from Housing Authority to city (motion Ost/Weber, all present aye, no nays)
City Council
The council approved a $26,625 preliminary engineering agreement for water system improvements and granted a reasonable accommodation for keeping poultry as support animals, with strong reservations. They also approved a finalized RZ project application for a new residence at 620 Sebens Drive. Several permits and routine items were approved unanimously.
- Approved Preliminary Engineering Agreement for Water Systems Improvements District No. 2022-01 for $26,625 plus construction (unanimous roll call, Weber absent)
- Approved, with strong reservations, granting reasonable accommodation to Evelynn Loomis to keep poultry as support animals (5-1 roll call, Roeder nay)
- Approved finalized RZ project application for Lance and Danielle Hogness residence at 620 Sebens Drive (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for Evelynn Loomis (barn repair/update) and Myron Yagow (garage) (unanimous)
- Approved off-site alcohol permit for The Schoolhouse for Vendor Blender at MACC (unanimous)
- Approved raffle permit for Milnor Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved Stock Growers Bank Pledge of Securities ended September 30, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll as presented (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the final 2023 budget after a minor fund adjustment. A resident requested an exception to the city's poultry ban for two chickens and one turkey as support animals; the council expressed concern about setting a precedent and directed the city attorney to research support animal laws. The council also approved a housing study for up to $10,000 contingent on a 50% state grant, and several permits and bills.
- Approved 2023 final budget (unanimous roll call, Weber absent)
- Approved housing study up to $10,000 contingent on 50% state grant (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for garage siding and roof replacement (unanimous)
- Approved off-site alcohol permit for Lakeview Golf Course wedding dance (unanimous)
- Approved raffle permit for Milnor Lutheran WELCA (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance Chapter 6 (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda and August minutes (unanimous)
- Approved list of bills (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council adopted the preliminary 2023 budget, based on an estimated 8% valuation increase, with final adoption scheduled for September 12, 2022. The council also approved the purchase of two electronic speed signs, vacated a section of 5th Street, approved two Renaissance Zone applications, sold a city lot, and approved various permits and bills.
- Adopted preliminary 2023 budget (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2 electronic speed signs from Traffic Logix for $5,298 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution to Vacate 5th Street between Lots 1-16, Block 10 and Lots 9-24, Block 11 (roll call, all present aye)
- Approved RZ application from Martinsen Home Center for new home at 512 Sebens Drive (unanimous)
- Approved RZ application from James and Carol Peterson for renovation at 241 2nd Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved sale of city lot to Ron & Denise Ferderer for $100 (unanimous)
- Approved off-site alcohol permit for The Schoolhouse for Pearson/DuBord wedding dance (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for Jim & Carol Peterson and Dayna Engst (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council approved proceeding with the Water System Improvement project and authorized Interstate Engineering to apply for a 20-year SRF loan on the city's behalf. The project, estimated at $218,450, will replace 30-year-old pumphouse controls and include a SCADA system. The council also approved the first reading of a resolution to vacate 5th Street, updated Ordinance Chapter 4, and approved several permits and the 2021 Drinking Water Quality Report.
- Approved Water System Improvement project and SRF loan application (unanimous roll call)
- Approved first reading of Resolution to Vacate 5th Street (unanimous roll call)
- Approved updated Ordinance Chapter 4 (unanimous)
- Approved deeding city lot to Travers Storhaug (unanimous)
- Approved raffle permit for VFW Post 9069 (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for U-Stor-It, Richard Murphy, and Ernest Roder & Jodi Ost (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 Drinking Water Quality Report (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $73,000+ (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council held its organizational meeting, accepted unofficial election results, and swore in newly elected officials. Council members appointed Monty Haugen as Council President and Curtis Anderson as Vice President, approved committee and board assignments, and reappointed Jennie Hanna as City Auditor. The council also retained legal and engineering services.
- Accepted unofficial 2022 election results (unanimous)
- Elected Monty Haugen as Council President (unanimous)
- Elected Curtis Anderson as Council Vice President (unanimous)
- Approved portfolio, committee, and board membership appointments (unanimous)
- Reappointed Jennie Hanna as City Auditor (unanimous)
- Retained legal services of Even Law Office (unanimous)
- Retained engineering services of Interstate Engineering (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council raised the monthly garbage fee from $21 to $22, effective next billing, and approved a $15,000 quote from D Excavating for the Ruby Road repair. The council also accepted a petition to vacate 5th Street, approved a Renaissance Zone project application, and authorized several building permits and gaming site authorizations.
- Approved garbage fee increase from $21 to $22 (unanimous roll call)
- Approved $15,000 Ruby Road repair quote from D Excavating (unanimous roll call)
- Accepted petition to vacate 5th Street (unanimous, Weber absent)
- Approved RZ project application for 517 3rd Ave (unanimous)
- Approved gaming site authorizations for Hump's Bar & Grill and Lakeview Golf Course (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for Wyckoff, Dahlgren, and Caldwell (unanimous)
- Approved $1,850 payment for senior center A/C unit (unanimous)
- Approved all presented bills and payroll (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council held a special meeting via email and unanimously approved the Renaissance Zone (RZ) project application from Sheyenne Valley Vet Service, Inc. for a new 46' x 68' commercial building at 114 Ruby Road. The motion was made by Weber and seconded by Roeder, with all present members voting in favor; Nannette Severson was absent.
- Approved RZ project application for Sheyenne Valley Vet Service, Inc. commercial building (unanimous, Severson absent)
City Council
The Milnor City Council held a special email meeting on May 11, 2022, and unanimously approved the RZ project application from Scott and Leslie Strouse for renovating their primary residence at 416 5th Street. The property is in Renaissance Zone Block 11A. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved RZ project application for Strouse residence at 416 5th Street (unanimous, Severson absent)
City Council
The Milnor City Council passed the Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control (BPCCC) ordinance as Ordinance #29, which protects public water from contaminants. They tabled changes to Ordinance Chapter #4 until the June meeting. The council also approved a $100 Scavenger Hunt prize, a $2,400 light fixture upgrade, and several permits and alcohol permits.
- Passed BPCCC Ordinance #29 (unanimous roll call, Roeder absent)
- Tabled Ordinance Chapter #4 changes until June meeting (unanimous)
- Approved $100 Scavenger Hunt prize in Milnor Bucks (unanimous)
- Approved $2,400 Crossroads Electric light fixture upgrade (unanimous)
- Approved special alcohol permits for Hump's Bar & Grill and Lakeview Golf Course (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for Beem, Stahl, and Strouse (unanimous)
- Approved IBBG, LLC storage shed permit with condition to vacate 5th Street (unanimous)
- Approved RZ project application for Hogness residence at 330 1st Street (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council voted to eliminate the 6 p.m. daily siren test, leaving only the noon siren, after a resident complained it disturbed sleep. The council also approved several contracts and purchases, including a Bobcat trade-in and a lift station repair, and tabled decisions on ordinance changes and council pay. No other major policy changes were made.
- Approved removing the 6 p.m. siren, keeping only the noon siren (roll call, all present aye)
- Approved Bobcat of Gwinner quote for trade-in and purchase of new Bobcat ($2,759.86, roll call, all present aye)
- Approved Electric Pump quote for Park Lane lift station check valve retrofit ($6,733.00, unanimous)
- Approved Sargent County Police Services Contract Adjustment for 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Stock Grower's Bank Pledge of Securities Ended March 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Keg Lease to Milnor Satellite Club (unanimous)
- Approved Building Permit for Craig Heinert – 2nd Floor Home Renovation (unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll as presented (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council approved Ordinance #28, updating the city's building permit rules, and made changes to Ordinance Chapters #2 and #3. The council also removed Chapter #5 (Police Department) for now, with the option to reinstate it later. A decision on trading in the city's Bobcat was tabled until April, and a tree grant application for the Northview Addition was approved.
- Approved Ordinance #28 (building permit updates) on second reading, unanimous roll call
- Approved changes to Ordinance Chapter #2, unanimous roll call
- Approved changes to Ordinance Chapter #3, unanimous roll call
- Removed Ordinance Chapter #5 (Police Department), with option to replace later, unanimous roll call
- Approved application for tree grant for Northview Addition along Main Street, unanimous
- Approved updated Building Permit Application, unanimous
- Approved water and sewer service applications for Lance and Danielle Hogness, unanimous
- Approved Airborne Vector Control Contract for 2022, unanimous
City Council
The Milnor City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance #27, which updates the city's building permit rules passed in December. The council also approved changes to Ordinance #1, striking specific articles and sections as discussed. Several routine items were approved, including January snow removal emergency funds, gaming permits, and a pledge of securities.
- Approved the meeting agenda and January meeting minutes unanimously.
- Approved the first reading of Ordinance #27 (building permit updates) in a roll call vote, all present voting aye.
- Approved changes to Ordinance #1, striking the last sentence of Article 1.0301, Articles 1.0314 and 1.0315, and Article 4 completely.
- Approved using $227.00 in emergency funds for January snow removal.
- Approved gaming permits for Lakeview Golf Course and Y.O.U. Inc.
- Approved the Pledge of Securities for December 31, 2021 from Stock Grower's Bank.
- Approved the presented bills, including checks for general, debt service, payroll, and airport funds.
City Council
The Milnor City Council approved a 6% wage increase for three city employees and raised the Economic Development Coordinator's salary to $1,201/month. They also approved the reappointment of Terry Dusek and Lacey Ferderer to the RZ Advisory Board, an updated Business Incentive application, and several routine items including the city depository, equipment rental rates, and an off-site alcohol permit. The council approved $1000.52 in emergency funds for December snow removal and a list of bills. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved 6% wage increase for 3 city employees and Economic Development Coordinator salary to $1,201/month (unanimous)
- Reappointed Terry Dusek and Lacey Ferderer to RZ Advisory Board for 4-year terms (unanimous)
- Approved updated Business Incentive application (unanimous)
- Approved Stock Grower's Bank as City Depository for 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000.52 emergency funds for December snow removal (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Equipment Rental Rates (unanimous)
- Approved off-site alcohol permit to The Schoolhouse for Inferno Night on Jan 22 (unanimous)
- Approved list of bills (unanimous)