Milnor public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Milnor City Council approved several routine items, including a $10,000 rip-rap addition to the lagoon, 2024 liquor licenses and Sunday opening permits for three local establishments, and a $300 cash Christmas gift for three full-time city employees and the Economic Development Coordinator. The council also approved a $1,218 bill for rock replacement as part of the sidewalk project, with the city paying 20%.

• Approved $10,000 for 400 yards of rip-rap for the lagoon (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 liquor licenses and Sunday opening permits for Milnor Market, Hump's Bar & Grill, and Lakeview Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved $300 Christmas gifts to three full-time city employees and the Economic Development Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved $1,218 bill for rock replacement, city paying 20% (unanimous)
• Approved NDLC Random Drug & Alcohol Testing Contract for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda and November minutes (unanimous)
• Approved list of bills as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a finalized Renaissance Zone project application from Sheyenne Valley Vet Service, Inc. for new construction of a 46' x 68' commercial building known as Soggy Paws Pet Resort and Day Spa at 114 Ruby Road. The council also approved Chapters 14 through 17 of the city ordinances after review. A leaking artesian well at the Larson property was discussed, and the mayor directed staff to work with Wieber Well Drilling and D Excavating to seal it. The council agreed to hold retainage on Ti-Zack Concrete Inc. until landscaping and repairs at the pocket park are completed to the city's satisfaction.

• Approved final RZ project application for Soggy Paws Pet Resort (unanimous)
• Approved Chapters 14 through 17 of the Ordinances (roll call, all ayes)
• Approved building permits for Jeff & Janet Roeder (roof) and Hailey Ciesynski (fence) (unanimous)
• Approved gaming permit for Lakeview Golf Course Association – Bingo (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold retainage on Ti-Zack Concrete Inc. until pocket park work is complete
• Tabled discussion on fence regulations to December meeting

City Council

The council voted to proceed with paperwork for a Safe Routes to School grant application, which covers 80% of the project with construction planned for 2026. They also approved rebidding the water pumphouse project without Buy America Build America requirements after receiving a waiver. Other actions included adopting an updated Chapter 13 of city ordinances with a curfew section removed, and authorizing a letter of intent for a grant of up to $300,000 to help the local grocery store expand.

• Approved proceeding with Safe Routes to School grant application (unanimous roll call, all present aye).
• Approved rebidding the water pumphouse project without BABA requirements (unanimous roll call, all present aye).
• Approved Chapter 13 of the Ordinances with removal of curfew section 13.0415 (unanimous).
• Approved proceeding with letter of application for up to $300,000 grocery store expansion grant (unanimous).
• Approved building permits for Cody McLallen (sheds) and Brent & Amy Bergstrom (roof & siding) (unanimous).
• Approved gaming permits for Milnor Fire Department and Milnor Public School Class of 2024 raffles (unanimous).
• Approved off-site alcohol permits for The Schoolhouse at MACC on 10/21, 11/11, and 11/18 (unanimous).
• Approved Pledge of Securities ended September 30, 2023, from Stock Growers Bank (unanimous).

City Council

The council voted to adopt the 2024 final budget, with all present members voting in favor. They also approved building permits for five properties, gaming permits for two organizations, and a $2,754 payment for an employee's dental bill after a workers' compensation claim was denied. The council discussed moving the can recycling location and agreed to changes for the Fall Decorating Contest.

• Approved adoption of the 2024 final budget (Anderson/Haugen, roll call, all present aye).
• Approved building permits for Chris Odegard, Alex Fernow & Sharisa Johnson, LaMoure Equipment, Scott Goolsbey, and Ray Smith (Anderson/Haugen, roll call, all present aye).
• Approved gaming permits for American Legion Post #148 and St. Arnold's Christian Mothers (Haugen/Weber, unanimous).
• Approved payment of $2,754 to Anderson & Breding Dental for Ryan Smith's dental bill (Anderson/Haugen, unanimous).
• Approved the meeting agenda (Weber/Ost, unanimous).
• Approved August and Hometown Housing meeting minutes (Haugen/Weber, unanimous).
• Approved list of bills presented (Haugen/Anderson, unanimous).
• Council decided to change the Fall Decorating Contest to 4 categories with a $25 Milnor Bucks prize per category winner.

City Council

The Milnor City Council held an informational meeting with Hometown Housing USA on August 15, 2023. Three council members attended, but no city business was conducted.

City Council

The Milnor City Council adopted the 2024 preliminary budget unchanged from the previous year, with final adoption set for September 11. The council also raised the minimum water rate from $18.15 to $22.65, rejected a water pumphouse improvement bid, and approved a $89,995 generator quote from John's Refrigeration. Several other actions included approving building permits, a raffle permit, and sale of city lots.

• Adopted 2024 preliminary budget (5-0, Roeder absent)
• Approved Chapter 12 ordinance with Shade Tree Committee change (5-0, Roeder absent)
• Rejected Water Improvement Project bid from John's Refrigeration (unanimous)
• Approved generator quote from John's Refrigeration for $89,995 (5-0, Roeder absent)
• Approved water rate increase from $18.15 to $22.65 (5-0, Roeder absent)
• Approved resolution for NDDEQ lead service line inventory application (unanimous)
• Approved building permits for roof replacements, deck, and fall protection (unanimous, Weber abstained)
• Approved sale of city lots at prices suggested by mayor (unanimous)

City Council

The Milnor City Council approved a culvert extension and riprap placement on Ruby Road, adopted updates to Chapter 11 of city ordinances, and authorized building permits for a deck/siding/entry replacement and special liquor permits for two events. The council also approved a $3,090 water meter software interface, the 2022 Drinking Water Quality Report, a pledge of securities, and a list of bills. Discussion was held on a future water rate increase from Southeast Water, but no decision was made.

• Approved culvert extension and riprap on Ruby Road (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 11 ordinance updates (unanimous)
• Approved building permit for Wyatt Lyon – new deck, siding & entry replacement (unanimous)
• Approved special liquor permits for The Schoolhouse wedding dance and Hump’s Bar & Grill festival (unanimous)
• Approved $3,090 Banyon Data Systems water meter software interface (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Drinking Water Quality Report (unanimous)
• Approved Pledge of Securities ended June 30, 2023 – Stock Growers Bank (unanimous)
• Approved list of bills totaling over $100,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The Milnor City Council approved the third part of Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 of the city ordinances, with updates suggested by the attorney. They also approved yearly gaming site authorizations for two local venues, a building permit for a storage building, special liquor permits for multiple events, a gaming permit for a VFW raffle, and a $1,935.50 water meter software update from Ferguson Waterworks. A list of bills totaling various amounts was also approved.

• Approved 3rd part of Chapter 9 ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 10 ordinances with suggested updates (unanimous)
• Approved yearly gaming site authorizations for Hump's Bar & Grill and Lakeview Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved building permit for Buskohl Land Partnership – Storage Building in Ruby Addition (unanimous)
• Approved special liquor permits for Hump's Bar & Grill events and The Schoolhouse wedding dance (unanimous)
• Approved gaming permit for VFW – Raffle (unanimous)
• Approved Ferguson Waterworks quote for water meter software update at $1,935.50 (unanimous)
• Approved list of bills as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved plans and specifications for Water Improvement District No. 2022-1 and authorized advertising for bids, with bids to be opened June 9 and awarded at the June meeting. A water rate increase discussion was scheduled for the June meeting. The council also approved a building permit for a mobile home move-in on Park Lane, renewed the city sales tax collection contract, and approved a pledge of securities for Stock Growers Bank. A total of 58 bills were approved for payment.

• Approved plans and specs for Water Improvement District No. 2022-1 and authorized advertising for bids (unanimous)
• Approved building permit for The Dairy Dozen – move in mobile home to Park Lane (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of contract for Collection of City Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Pledge of Securities ended March 31, 2023 – Stock Growers Bank (unanimous)
• Approved 58 bills for payment (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting, Board of Equalization and Confluence meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled water rate increase discussion to June meeting

City Council

The Milnor City Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, unanimously approved the 2023 tax assessments as presented by the Sargent County Tax and Assessment Director. The increases were attributed to a statewide 16% rise driven by higher housing sale prices. The council also unanimously accepted the Real Estate Exemptions and Veterans and Homestead Tax Credits as presented.

• Approved the Sargent County Tax Director’s 2023 Tax Assessments for Milnor City (motion by Haugen/Ost, unanimous).
• Accepted the Real Estate Exemptions and Veterans and Homestead Tax Credits as presented (motion by Anderson/Weber, unanimous).

City Council

The council voted 3-2 to purchase ten 30-foot black Esplanade light poles from Otter Tail at an estimated $13,200 per year, with delivery in about six months. The city will not lose lighting on Main Street during the project. Other actions included approving a five-year Renaissance Zone extension, a June scavenger hunt with a $100 prize, and a gaming permit for the Milnor Scholarship Association.

• Approved purchase of 10 black Esplanade 30' light poles at ~$13,200/year (3-2 roll call)
• Approved Renaissance Zone application for 5-year extension (unanimous)
• Approved June scavenger hunt with $100 Milnor Bucks prize (unanimous)
• Approved gaming permit for Milnor Scholarship Association Raffle Board (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved list of bills and payroll checks (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved reappointments to the RZ Advisory Board, a public meeting for the RZ plan renewal, a police services contract adjustment, off-site alcohol and gaming permits, and emergency snow removal funds. Bills totaling over $200,000 were also approved. The sidewalk project is expected to start in May, with a timeline meeting planned for March.

• Approved reappointments of Monty Haugen, Claire Seefeldt, and Jasmine Smith to the RZ Advisory Board for 4-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved a public meeting in March to consider the RZ plan renewal and authorize letters of support (unanimous)
• Approved Sargent County Police Services Contract Adjustment for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved off-site alcohol permit for Hump's Bar & Grill – Inferno Night at MACC (unanimous)
• Approved gaming permits for Y.O.U., Inc. calendar raffle and Lakeview Golf Course Bingo for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved using emergency funds for January snow removal (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $200,000+ (unanimous)