Pine Island public meetings in 2023

Special Council

The Pine Island City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: approving a 2023 intoxicating liquor license for K2 Entertainment, LLC, and declaring that an Environmental Impact Statement is not needed for the Pierce Quarry aggregate and sand quarry project. The council will also hold a closed session to evaluate the Street & Parks Supervisor's performance.

• Resolution 23-11: Approve 2023 liquor license for K2 Entertainment, LLC
• Resolution 23-12: Declare no EIS needed for Pierce Quarry (Parcels: 850243084706, 850231077498, 850231078985, 850223079490, 850232047071)
• Closed session: Performance evaluation of Street & Parks Supervisor

Meeting

The Pine Island City Council will meet to decide on several administrative and public works items, including approving a CEDA professional services contract, accepting a bid for the 2023 Street Improvement Project, and purchasing a hoop building. The agenda also includes an interim use permit for Bruening Rock Products, a road closure request, and a closed session to discuss excess right-of-way land parcels.

• Resolution 23-10: Accept bid for 2023 Street Improvement Project
• Request to approve CEDA contract for professional services (up to $16,465)
• Resolution 23-09: Interim Use Permit for Bruening Rock Products
• Request to approve purchase of a hoop building
• Request to waive rental fees for Creamery Building for Chamber of Commerce Craft & Vendor Market (April 27-29)

Council Workshop

The council approved a request to reimburse Carol Krueger for her personal insurance costs, saving the city $524.08 per month. The council also discussed a potential parking lease with the school and the future ownership of Evergreen Place, but took no action on those items.

• Approved insurance reimbursement for Carol Krueger (5-0)

Meeting

The Pine Island City Council will vote on several items, including a new ordinance regulating THC edibles, a purchase agreement for about 22 acres of land, and approval of plans and bids for the 2023 Street Improvement Project. The council will also consider resolutions supporting a regional wastewater treatment facility bonding request and a business license for a waste hauler, along with routine consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 164 – THC Edibles
• Purchase agreement for PID 98.700.0070 and 39.029.0500, approximately 22.03 acres for $440,600
• Resolution 23-07: Approval of plans and specs, authorizing bids for 2023 Street Improvement Project
• Resolution 23-05: Support for North Zumbro Sanitary Sewer District regional wastewater treatment facility bonding request ($47.66 million)
• Resolution 23-06: Business license for Harter's Quick Clean-Up

The council approved Ordinance 164 regulating THC edibles with a $60 fee, and authorized plans and bids for the 2023 street improvement project. Several other administrative items were approved, including a purchase agreement for two parcels, an on-call policy with retroactive pay, and ARPA funds for website development. All votes were unanimous (5-0 or 4-0).

• Approved Ordinance 164 regulating THC edibles with $60 fee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-07 for 2023 street improvement project plans, specs, and bidding (4-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for parcels PID 98.700.0070 and 39.029.0500 (5-0)
• Approved on-call policy and retroactive pay to January 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved ARPA funds for website development invoice (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Bad Boy lawn mower for $5,350 (4-0)
• Approved concrete work quote from Creative Concrete for $44,700 (4-0)
• Approved wastewater treatment facility update quote from Neufeldt for $206,382.69 (4-0)

Council Workshop

The Pine Island City Council is holding a work session to discuss several topics, including a school parking discussion, a comprehensive plan update, the 4th St SW street project, and potential public land sales at Bandshell Park and a parking lot at 2nd St SE/1st Ave SE. They will also review the city's discrimination and harassment policy as part of respectful workplace training, and consider items like chairs for Evergreen Place and downtown beautification ideas. No formal decisions are expected at this workshop.

• School parking discussion
• Comprehensive Plan update
• 4th St SW Street Project update
• Public land sales discussion: Bandshell Park and parking lot at 2nd St SE/1st Ave SE
• Review of Discrimination and Harassment Policy

The Pine Island City Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed parking congestion near schools, set a goal for a plan by next school year, and received updates on the comprehensive plan and 4th St SW project. The Council declined to sell a parking lot but is open to discussing sale of Bandshell Park, with relocation of the bandshell.

• Discussed school parking options, goal to have plan by next school year
• Received comprehensive plan timeline, steering committee of 5-6 residents to be determined
• Updated on 4th St SW project, plans to be finalized at next meeting
• Declined to sell parking lot at 2nd St SE and 1st Ave SE
• Open to discussing sale of Bandshell Park, with relocation of bandshell
• Held first Council orientation training, to be annual
• Received respectful workplace training
• Discussed replacing aging furniture at Evergreen Place

Meeting

The Pine Island City Council will consider several resolutions including the 2023 fee schedule, assignment of a TIF note, and acceptance of a $43,871.81 donation from the Pine Island Relief Association. They will also discuss a paid on-call policy for public works staff, a cannabis ordinance update, and approve temporary liquor licenses for the Relief Association's June event. The meeting includes the oath of office for newly elected officials and routine consent agenda items.

• Resolution 23-02 Approving 2023 Fee Schedule
• Resolution 23-03 Approving Assignment of TIF Note
• Resolution 23-04 Accepting Donation of $43,871.81 from Pine Island Relief Association
• Request to Approve Paid On-Call Policy
• Request to Approve Temporary Liquor License to Pine Island Relief Association for June 2-4, 2023

The council unanimously approved several resolutions including the 2023 boards and committees, fee schedule, assignment of a TIF note, and a $43,871.81 donation from the Pine Island Relief Association. A paid on-call policy and a cannabis ordinance were both tabled. The council also approved alcohol on city property and a temporary liquor license for the Relief Association during the Cheese Festival, with the mayor abstaining.

• Approved Resolution 23-01 (2023 Boards & Committees) 5-0
• Approved Resolution 23-02 (2023 Fee Schedule) 5-0
• Approved Resolution 23-03 (Assignment of TIF Note) 5-0
• Approved Resolution 23-04 (Donation of $43,871.81 from Pine Island Relief Association) 5-0
• Approved 2023 pay equity report 5-0
• Tabled paid on-call policy 5-0
• Approved alcohol on city property for Cheese Festival (4-0-1, mayor abstained)
• Tabled cannabis ordinance 5-0