Pine City public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
EDA
The Economic Development Authority is reviewing fund balance reports, revolving loan fund updates, and SCDP updates. The board will also discuss potential 2024 meeting schedules.
- Review of November and December financial reports
- RLF and SCDP status updates
- Discussion regarding 2024 meeting dates
- Development update for November
Special Council Meeting
The Pine City Council will meet to discuss the 2024 budget and final levy certification. The agenda also includes a potential law enforcement services contract for 2024-2026 and the cancellation of a mutual aid agreement with Rush City.
- Approval of 2024 Budget and Final Levy Certification (Resolution 20231220-44)
- Discussion of Law Enforcement Services Contract for 2024-2026
- Cancellation of Mutual Aid Agreement between Pine City Fire Department and Rush City
- Discussion of possible approval for a Compensation Matrix
- Review of Check Detail Report totaling $61,554.60
Parks Committee
The committee is reviewing options for the Voyageur disc golf course, including potential relocation or updates costing between $500 and $20,000. Members also discussed updates regarding beach bathroom bids and a Minnesota Youth Water Safety grant award of $16,632.38.
- MN DNR Grant: City awarded $16,632.38 for Minnesota Youth Water Safety
- Disc Golf Course: Discussion of updates or relocation with estimated costs of $500-$20,000
- Beach Bathroom Update: Review of bids for bathroom updates and demolition
- Robbins Nature Preserve Sign: Decision to place sign at the entrance to the west walking path
- Flower Baskets: Discussion regarding ordering flowers in January
Regular Meeting
The Pine City Council will meet on December 6, 2023, to conduct a Truth in Taxation hearing and approve the 2024 budget and final levy certification. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a new law enforcement services agreement and various fund transfers.
- Truth in Taxation Hearing for the 2024 Budget
- Approval of 2024 Budget and Final Levy Certification
- Discussion of Law Enforcement Services Contract for 2024-2026
- Resolution to transfer funds from HRA and EDA to RLF Funds
- Conditional Use Permit for a sign at A&W Restaurant (820 Main St S)
Liquor Store Committee
The committee is reviewing a year-end recap of liquor store operations, including sales highlights and fire department fund transfers. The meeting also includes a presentation on Minnesota Department of Health regulations for hemp-derived cannabinoid products.
- Review of 2023 sales, including peak weeks of $76,079 (July 4th) and $50,202 (Thanksgiving)
- Presentation on MDH regulations for hemp-derived edibles and beverages
- Report on a promised $30,000 fund transfer to the Fire Department over the next 9 years
- Update on the implementation of BS&A payroll and billing modules
- Discussion regarding the transition of THC product sales to cash-only due to processor limitations
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
The Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a new electronic sign at Berchin’s A&W. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Tiny Housing Study and discussions regarding property maintenance codes and pedestrian safety.
- Conditional Use Permit request for a 3’x8’ dynamic sign at 820 Main Street S
- Discussion of possible adoption of International Property Maintenance Code
- Update on safe pedestrian crossings between Lakeside and PTCC
- Presentation of the Tiny Housing Study by Claire Michelson of MSA
- Review of the 2024 Planning Commission meeting schedule
Cancelled - EDA
The scheduled meeting for the Economic Development Authority was cancelled. The provided document contains minutes from the previous meeting held on October 25, 2023.
- Approval to send EZ Electrical to collections
- Approval to add Nicole Tricker as a signer for EDA CDs
- Discussion of a potential $4,000 EDA donation to match a Chamber grant
- Update on SCDP funding discussions with Lakes & Pines
HRA
The Pine City Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is reviewing management reports for Hillside Court and discussing potential collaborations with Lakes & Pines for a new low-to-moderate income housing program. The meeting also includes updates on the Timber Pines HRA loan and the foundation project at Hillside Court.
- Jones Construction awarded $1,800.00 for Hillside Court foundation ground fix
- Discussion of potential weatherization program match with Lakes & Pines
- Update on disbursed Timber Pines HRA loan
- Review of October 2023 financial statements and bank reconciliation
- Proposed Rental Property Owners summit for January 24