Pine City, MN

Regular Evening Meeting

Regular Evening Meeting

Public Works Committee

Planning Commission Meeting

Regular Evening Meeting

Regular Evening Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Regular Evening Meeting

Regular Evening Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Regular Evening Meeting

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee

Special Council Meeting

The Pine City Council holds a special meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Pine City Public Library Community Room. The main items are the 2027 preliminary budget and tax levy, plus a resolution on the 2027 HRA budget and levy. The council will also consider a Pine County Sheriff Department contract and Flock cameras, a FEMA firefighter grant, and rescheduling a special meeting on sewer districts. The agenda text provided is heavily duplicated and partly garbled, so some details are unclear.

• Resolution 2026-27 adopting the 2027 proposed preliminary tax levy and 2027 preliminary budget
• Resolution 2026-38 adopting the 2027 proposed HRA budget and granting council consent for the 2027 HRA levy
• Resolution 2026-39 for FEMA 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant approval (grant EMW-2025_FG_005.14) to convert municipal fire hydrants to standardized fittings
• Pine County Sheriff Department contract and Flock cameras under old business
• Rescheduling a special council meeting on sewer districts

Planning Commission Meeting

The Pine City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider conditional use permits for a Dairy Queen electronic sign and an accessory dwelling unit, a minor subdivision and lot combination, and a site plan review. They will also discuss a commercial fire inspection program and a garage sale ordinance. The agenda includes procedural items like approving minutes and welcoming a new commissioner.

• Minor subdivision and lot combination for 1115 4th Ave SW & 335 11th St SW
• Dairy Queen conditional use permit for electronic sign
• Accessory dwelling unit conditional use permit (18329 Crossway Road NE)
• Site plan review for 300 1st Ave. SE (PinePierApts)
• Discussion of commercial fire inspection program and garage sale ordinance

EDA

The Pine City EDA will consider an amendment to the Lakeside Student Housing loan agreement and a draft update to the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) policy. The board will also review financial reports, including the August check register and fund balances, and discuss resolution requirements for certificates of deposit. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Amendment to Lakeside Student Housing loan agreement
• Draft Revolving Loan Fund Policy 09.2026
• August 2026 check register totaling $2,682.93 in EDA fund
• Memo on resolution requirements for CDs
• August 2026 EDA financials and fund balance report

Fire Committee

The Pine City Fire Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on fire protection services, including contract discussions, dry hydrant locations, and formula calculations. They will also review the year-to-date budget, a 2027 budget book, and future capital planning for a new engine and mini pumper. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a public forum.

• Contract discussion for fire protection services, including possible changes
• Review of year-to-date budget and 2027 Fire Budget Book
• Discussion on future capital planning: next new engine and mini pumper
• Update on FEMA AFG grant (request for more information)
• Report of over 150 calls for service year-to-date

Liquor Store Committee

The Liquor Store Committee will review updates regarding state and federal THC regulations, including insurance, banking, and federal funding. The committee also plans to discuss a new location update and community partnerships.

• THC regulatory updates (insurance, banking, and federal funding)
• New location update
• Community partnerships discussion
• Information from Chamber Luncheon

Regular Evening Meeting

The Pine City Council will hold its regular evening meeting on September 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Pine City Public Library Community Room. The agenda includes consent items, old business on the Orvis property and PCAP MOU, new business on Flock cameras, excessive See Click Fix complaints, and an update on 445 St. Croix Road. Budget discussions will cover preliminary Fire and Public Works budgets and setting a special meeting to approve the 2027 preliminary budget before the September 30 county deadline. The meeting also includes a public forum for citizen comments.

• Discussion of 2027 preliminary budget for Fire and Public Works departments
• Consideration of Flock cameras within city limits
• Update on Orvis and Outlot A property with quotes from Fire Chief, Elliott's Lawncare, and J&J Ringler Enterprises
• Excessive complaints on See Click Fix and approved code enforcement policy
• Accept resignation of Lejla Sorgdrager and approval to hire PW3

HRA

The Pine City HRA will meet to consider approval of the 2027 preliminary budget, discuss the Lakeside Student Housing loan extension, and review the Hillside Court management update and financial reports. The board will also receive the August 2026 financial statements and check register, and continue work on the strategic plan survey.

• Lakeside Student Housing loan extension discussion (20-year amortization with balloon payment proposed)
• 2027 Preliminary Budget approval
• Hillside Court management update and August 2026 financials approval
• HRA Strategic Plan Survey/Questionnaire update
• August 2026 HRA financial report, check register, and RLF update

Regular Evening Meeting

The City Council will consider amendments to the nuisance and grass, trees, and weeds ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on a fund transfer for the Waterways Restoration Dredging Project and 2027 funding requests.

• Ordinance 2026-08: Nuisance Ordinance Amendment
• Ordinance 2026-09: Trimming Grass, Trees and Weeds Ordinance Amendment
• Resolution 2026-36: Fund transfer for Waterways Restoration Dredging Project
• Appointment of Alessandra Olson to the Planning Commission
• 2027 funding requests for Pine City Arts Council and Freedom Fest

Planning Commission Meeting

The Pine City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed updates to the Nuisance Ordinance and the Trimming Grass, Trees, and Weeds Ordinance. The agenda includes discussions on a draft Business Registration Ordinance, a Garage Sale Ordinance, and the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. New business items include reviews for a sign, an accessory dwelling unit, a lot combination, and a development site plan.

• Public hearing on 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance
• Public hearing on 8.24 Trimming Grass, Trees And Weeds Ordinance
• Discussion of Draft Business Registration Ordinance
• Discussion of DRAFT Chapter 13.82 Garage Sale Ordinance
• Review of 13.88 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance with DNR comments

EDA

Regular Evening Meeting

The Pine City Council will hear the 2025 audit presentation from Greg Burkhardt, discuss updates on sewer rates and the 8th Ave sidewalk project, and consider several consent items including the check register and election judges. New business includes accepting a donation from Blue Pine Works for Fall Fest and a request for 2027 law enforcement services.

• 2025 Audit Presentation by Greg Burkhardt
• 8th Ave Sidewalk AFP 2 discussion
• Sewer Rates Update
• Resolution 2026-35: Accepting Donation from Blue Pine Works for Fall Fest
• RCA - 2027 Law Enforcement (Pine City Sheriff 2027 Redline)

Special Council Meeting

The Pine City Council is holding a special meeting to swear in a new council member and consider a professional services agreement with Rum River Consultants to serve as the city's designated building official. The agenda includes only this contract item, which is marked as a proposal example and not yet adopted.

• Oath of office for new council member Adrienne Roubinek, administered by Judge Heather Wynn
• Consideration of professional services agreement with Rum River Ventures, LLC DBA Rum River Consultants for building official services
• Contract includes fee schedule (Exhibit A) for designated building official services
• Contract includes fee schedule (Exhibit B) for delegated building official services

HRA

The Pine City Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will discuss and possibly decide on extending the Lakeside loan, review the 2027 budget, and consider foundation repair options if grant funding is not awarded. The board will also receive updates on Hillside Court management and financial reports for July 2026.

• Discussion/decision on Lakeside loan extension (committee: Josh Lartch, Mark Iveland, Chad Faur)
• 2027 budget review (preliminary budget due to County by September 30)
• Foundation repair options if grant funding is not awarded
• Hillside Court management update and approval of July 2026 financials
• HRA strategic plan work session scheduling for fall 2026

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting follows Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law procedures and includes only routine agenda items like roll call and adjournment. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Regular Evening Meeting

The Pine City Council will hold its regular evening meeting on August 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Pine City Public Library Community Room. The meeting will include department reports, budget discussions for fire and life safety, liquor store, and planning, as well as updates on old and new business items such as a vacant council seat and a draft contract with Rum River Consultants.

• Review of Fire & Life Safety Preliminary Budget
• Consideration of Rum River Consultants draft contract and fee schedule
• Public forum for citizen presentations (3-minute limit)
• Vacant Council Seat: Anthony Olson and Mollie Davis letters of interest
• Schedule 2027 Truth in Taxation Meeting Date

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider removing parcels 42-6306-000 and 42-6307-000 from the city's property sale list. They will also discuss building a concrete storage pad at the cemetery for dirt storage. Additional updates include truck route signage, the CUP Co‑op/Frerich issue, and snowplow policy.

• Removal of parcels 42-6306-000 & 42-6307-000 from the city's property sale list
• Discussion on constructing a concrete storage pad at the cemetery for dirt storage
• Update on truck route signs placement
• Update on CUP Co‑op/Frerich traffic flow concerns
• Update on snowplow policy

EDA

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, review financial reports, and discuss several old‑business items, including a loan request for Lakeside Student Housing and an update on the Orvis Property grading RFP. New business includes consideration of the 2027 EDA budget and a draft Pine City Economic Development Authority CD Resolution. The board will also discuss possible changes to the Revolving Loan Fund maximum loan amount.

• Approval of the 2027 EDA Budget (EDA Budget Book)
• Draft Pine City Economic Development Authority CD Resolution
• RLF discussion on increasing loan amounts (current max $50,000)
• Lakeside Student Housing – Fred Stelter loan extension/amortization request
• Orvis Property RFP for grading work update

Planning Commission Meeting

The Pine City Planning Commission will consider a discussion and possible action on the Chair position. It will also review updates to the 13.88 Shoreland Ordinance, the 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance, the Draft Data Center Ordinance, and the Draft Garage Sale Ordinance. A public forum will allow residents to present brief items not on the agenda.

• Planning Commission Chair Position Discussion and Possible Action
• 13.88 Shoreland Ordinance update from Minnesota DNR (draft)
• 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance update (draft)
• Data Center Ordinance draft review
• Garage Sale Ordinance draft discussion

HRA

The Pine City Housing Authority board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, review and approve June 2026 financial statements, and discuss several old‑business items including the Lakeside Loan extension, the Section 18 vs. Rental Assistance Demonstration update, and foundation‑repair options if grant funding is not received. New business includes consideration of the 2027 HRA budget. The board will also approve the check register and the June 2026 RLF update.

• Approval of the 2027 HRA budget (see HRA Budget Book)
• Discussion/decision on Lakeside Loan extension – committee formed (Josh Lartch, Mark Iveland, Chad Faur)
• Update on Section 18 disposition versus Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and property tour with Mora
• Consideration of foundation‑repair options if grant funding is not awarded
• Approval of June 2026 financials, check register, and RLF update

Regular Evening Meeting

The City Council will review various business items including ordinance reviews, property RFPs, and donation acceptances. Discussion topics include a vacant council seat, water tower maintenance, and potential work sessions regarding the Township JPA study.

• Orvis Property RFP and drone footage
• Water Tower RFP (USG and SEH proposals)
• RCA Water Tank Maintenance Services RFP
• Golf Cart Ordinance Review
• Garage Sale Ordinance Review

Library Committee

The Pine City Library Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes and discuss the hiring of a new branch librarian, Ruth McGuire. The agenda includes updates on facility repairs, including automatic doors, parking lot repaving, and a roof leak.

• Approval of April 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new Branch Librarian Ruth McGuire
• Update on Automatic Door/Parking Lot Repaving/Drinking Fountain grant application
• Discussion on Roof Update
• Pine City Reads program update

Parks and Rec Committee

The Pine City Parks and Rec Committee will discuss and gather ideas for several upcoming community events, including Pine City Night Out, the Fall Festival, and Movie Night. The committee will also receive updates on Challeen Park and the disc golf course.

• Discuss ideas for Pine City Night Out
• Discuss ideas and date for Fall Festival
• Discuss locations and dates for Movie Night
• Receive updates on Challeen Park
• Receive disc golf update

Parks and Rec Committee

Special Council Meeting

The Pine City Council will consider approving Resolution 2026-32 to give municipal consent for a traffic signal and intersection improvement project at CSAH 7 (Hillside Trail) and 13th Street SW. The city's cost share is approximately $242,500, one quarter of the total $970,000 project cost. The project includes construction of a signalized intersection and a detour route using city streets.

• Resolution 2026-32 approving county project for traffic signals at CSAH 7 & 13th Street SW (city share $242,500)
• Public forum for non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total)

Regular Evening Meeting

The council will consider a resolution (RES 2026-32) for state aid on the Hillside (CSAH 7) and 13th Street SW project. Other business includes an update on the Orvis Property RFP, a liquor store update, and review of golf cart and garage sale ordinances. The 2025 financial audit will also be presented.

• Resolution RES 2026-32 for state aid on Hillside (CSAH 7) & 13th Street SW project
• Orvis Property RFP including drone footage, wetland delineation, geotechnical investigation
• Liquor store update and responses to community questions
• Golf cart ordinance review and garage sale ordinance review
• 2025 financial audit presentation

Special Council Meeting

The Pine City Council will discuss and possibly amend a motion made on June 17th regarding a vacant council seat. This special meeting focuses solely on this personnel matter.

• Discuss and possibly amend the June 17th motion on the vacant council seat

Planning Commission Meeting

The Pine City Planning Commission will review updates to the 13.88 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, the 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance, and draft language for a Data Center Conditional Use Permit. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan and manufactured home regulations.

• 13.88 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance updates
• 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance review
• Data Center Conditional Use Permit draft ordinance
• Manufactured Home Ordinance discussion
• Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee and Goal Setting

EDA

This meeting of the Pine City EDA is primarily for discussion and updates; no decisions or votes will be taken. Items include an update on the Lakeside Student Housing loan from Fred Stelter, a land purchase update from Atscott Manufacturing, and a discussion on increasing revolving loan fund amounts. The board will also consider a resolution to renew a maturing certificate of deposit and explore potential participation in local trail projects.

• Lakeside Student Housing - Fred Stelter loan discussion
• Atscott Mfg land purchase update
• Orvis property grading work update
• Discussion on increasing RLF loan amounts
• CD maturing July 2026 - Resolution to renew to one-year term

Regular Evening Meeting

The Pine City Council will consider approving a new law enforcement contract with Pine County for 2026-2027. They will also discuss a variance for a building at 325 3rd St SE, review a beach vegetation removal project with cost estimates, and receive a trail update that may involve significant funding. Other items include accepting a donation and updating the procurement policy.

• Pine County Law Enforcement Contract 2026-2027
• Beach Backwater Vegetation Removal Project (multiple cost estimates)
• Variance for 325 3rd St SE (5-foot setback)
• Trail update with potential $500,000 commitment
• Orvis Property RFP posting

HRA

The Pine City HRA will discuss and potentially decide between Section 18 Disposition and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) for Hillside Court, affecting tenant subsidies and funding. They will also review audit reports, approve financials, and discuss a tenant advocate program. The board will consider a water leak repair invoice dispute and updates on strategic planning and open meeting law training.

• Section 18 vs RAD decision for Hillside Court housing
• Hillside Court water leak repair invoice dispute ($14,500)
• Contract with Lezlie Sauter to advance Section 18/RAD process
• Tenant advocate program discussion with potential county resources
• Approval of HRA financials and bank reconciliations for April and May 2026