Renville public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Renville City Council approved routine items including minutes, invoices totaling $84,589.31, and monthly financials. They also passed Resolution 26-21 to rescind the COVID-19 local emergency declared in March 2020, resuming in-person meetings. The council set dates for an HR Committee meeting and a budget planning meeting, and received reports from the EDA and City Administrator.
- Resolution 26-21 rescinding COVID-19 emergency declaration (Resolution 07-20)
- Approved invoices totaling $84,589.31, including $24,878.20 to Thein Well Company for Well 3
- Approved EDA report recommending $8,000 budget for 2022
- Set HR Committee meeting for August 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm
- Set Budget Planning Meeting for August 23, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Council
The Renville City Council approved routine invoices, a lease purchase for a new street sweeper, the School Resource Officer agreement, and a new firefighter. They tabled a proposal for a public AED cabinet and received reports on public works and safety.
- Approved lease purchase for new street sweeper, $199,382 over 7 years, for 2022 budget
- Tabled AED Smart Monitored Cabinet proposal, cost $5,795 per unit plus installation
- Approved SRO Contract with RCW for 2021-22 school year
- Approved Daniel Johnson as new firefighter
- Approved invoices payable totaling $128,864.93
Council
The Renville City Council approved routine items including invoices, minutes, and financial reports, and discussed a noise variance application from the Temple of Jesus Christ. They also approved a $21,000 carpet for the Community Center ballroom and $33,321.17 for exterior steel at the Public Works Building, both part of the ongoing public building project. Resolutions were passed to declare a part-time police officer and accept a $47,800 donation from the Renville Lion's Club for a Parks/Courts Project.
- Approved $21,000 carpeting for Community Center ballroom floor
- Approved $33,321.17 for exterior steel at Public Works Building
- Approved invoices totaling $287,134.44, including $204,859.53 to Marcus Construction for Community Center renovation
- Resolution 22-21 declaring Joel F. Hennager as part-time police officer
- Resolution 23-21 accepting $47,800 donation from Renville Lion's Club for Parks/Courts Project
Council
The Renville City Council approved a six-month extension for the Allie LLC/Pape Solar Project conditional use permit. The council also reviewed progress on public building renovations and approved various city invoices.
- Extended Allie LLC/Pape Solar Project conditional use permit to January 31, 2022
- $163,341.74 payment to Marcus Construction for Community Center renovation
- Terminated lease agreement with Jeremy Hinderks Buildings, LLC effective July 31, 2021
- Approved $10,000 payment to RCW Public School for swimming pool
- Termination of Police Department lease recommended following Phase 1 building updates
Council
The Renville City Council met on June 14, 2021, to approve routine financial items including invoices payable and monthly financials, and to accept reports from the Ad Hoc Committee and Public Building Task Force. The Ad Hoc Committee discussed adopting an International Property Maintenance Code and rental housing standards, while the Public Building Task Force reported on construction progress and recommended moving forward with phase 2 and 3 bids.
- Approved invoices payable totaling $106,303.42
- Approved Ad Hoc Committee report on property maintenance code and rental housing standards
- Approved Public Building Task Force report recommending TeleSystems for phone/door/security systems and evidence locker
- Public Works Committee recommended abating nuisance properties and assessing to property taxes
- Discussed water tower mixer installation ($12,900 quote from KLM) and street patching ($53,111 from Duininks)
Council
The Renville City Council will hold a public hearing on Tanner Wilson's variance application, then vote on it and other action items including utility bills, surplus property, and street closures for events. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and invoices, plus discussion of inoperable vehicles.
- Public hearing and action on Tanner Wilson setback variance
- Resolution 17-21 declaring surplus property
- Increase deputy clerk hours from 35 to 40 per week
- Approve use of CDS Payroll Services
- Multiple street closure requests from Renville Events for parades and Memorial Park activities
Council
The Renville City Council held its regular session on May 10, 2021, approving a variance for Councilor David Van Hove Jr., a list of invoices totaling over $40,000, and several committee reports. The council also approved a letter of engagement with the Public Health Law Center, a $2,500 insurance deductible, a SHIP agreement for an Active Living Plan, and funding for Sugar Beet Days advertising.
- Approved variance for David Van Hove Jr. (Councilor Van Hove abstained)
- Approved invoices payable totaling $40,442.28
- Approved SHIP Agreement for Active Living Plan (approx. $1,120 city cost after discounts/grant)
- Approved up to $1,000 to Revitalizing Renville for Sugar Beet Days advertising
- Set public hearing for May 24 for Tanner Wilson variance application
Council
The Renville City Council met to approve the MN DNR Water Supply Plan and various township fire contracts. The council also authorized a liquor license fee refund and approved repairs for a street light pole.
- Approved cutting an existing light pole to size for $1,476
- Adopted the MN DNR Water Supply Plan
- Approved 2021 Fire Contracts with Crooks, Emmet, Ericson, Flora, and Sacred Heart Townships
- Approved a $806.25 liquor license fee refund to Ann Johnson
- Accepted a $500 pledge from Emmet Township for the Community Center
Council
The City Council approved recent meeting minutes, monthly financials, and various invoices payable. The session included updates on community center construction, local housing and childcare needs, and COVID-19 vaccination rates in Renville County.
- Approval of invoices including $8,213.57 for BHE Renewables sewer electric
- Phase 1 of moving the Police Department to the Community Center began April 12
- Discussion of childcare and housing development needs with Renville County EDA
- Report on 1,685 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Renville County
- Proposed $120 annual fee for LED sign advertising permits
Council
The Renville City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on a capital improvement plan bond. The main action item is a resolution to issue and sell $1,200,000 in general obligation bonds, Series 2021A, and levy a tax to pay for them. This is a decision-making meeting focused solely on the bond sale.
- Resolution 09-21 authorizing $1,200,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2021A
- Levy of a tax for payment of the bonds
- Discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan Bond
Council
The Renville City Council approved a list of invoices totaling $90,236.28, including payments for a water tower, wells, and equipment. They also approved several action items, including setting City Wide Clean Up Days for April 15-17, approving a well repair quote from Thein Well, purchasing a new mower from Kibble Equipment for $6,850, and approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for police data systems.
- Approved invoices totaling $90,236.28, including $14,541 for water tower and $13,492 for wells
- Set City Wide Clean Up Days for April 15-17, 2021
- Approved Thein Well repair and rehabilitation of City Well 3
- Approved purchase of John Deere mower from Kibble Equipment for $6,850 after trade
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement with MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for police data systems
Council
The Renville City Council will hold a public hearing regarding liquor license requests and a variance application for Main Street Bar & Grill. The council will also review updated employee COVID guidance and discuss vapor investigation for a proposed clinic site.
- Public hearing for Main Street Bar & Grill variance application
- Consideration of On-Sale, Off-Sale, and Sunday liquor licenses for Main Street Bar & Grill
- Action item to approve updated employee COVID guidance
- Discussion regarding vapor investigation for a proposed clinic site
Council
The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan and the intention to issue Capital Improvement Bonds. The council will also consider Resolution 07-21 to adopt the plan and provide preliminary approval for the bonds.
- Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan
- Discussion of intent to issue Capital Improvement Bonds
- Resolution 07-21: Adopting Capital Improvement Plan and providing preliminary approval for bond issuance
Council
The Renville City Council approved routine invoices and reports, authorized the Public Works Department to buy a used plow truck up to $45,000, and adopted a bond compliance policy. They also set a public hearing for March 8 on a variance request and liquor license for Main Street Bar & Grill, and approved a contract for a codification project.
- Approved purchase of used plow truck up to $45,000
- Approved contract with MMDC for Codification Project
- Approved Bond Compliance Policy & Procedures
- Set public hearing for March 8 on variance and liquor license for Main Street Bar & Grill
- Approved invoices totaling $40,987.24
Council
The Renville City Council met on February 8, 2021, approving routine items including invoices payable totaling $104,658.46, monthly financials, and several reports. The council also passed two resolutions: one accepting a $55,480.80 fire equipment donation from the Fire Relief Association, and another urging state lawmakers to pay Local Government Aid in full and on time. They also approved hiring MMDC for a codification project and a gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited.
- Approved invoices payable totaling $104,658.46, including $79,000 wastewater PFA principal payment
- Passed Resolution 04-21 accepting $55,480.80 in fire equipment donations from Fire Relief Association
- Passed Resolution 05-21 urging full and on-time Local Government Aid payments
- Approved hiring MMDC for the Codification Project
- Approved gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited
Council
The Renville City Council approved moving forward with Phase I of the Public Buildings Project, set a $1.2 million bond maximum for it, and approved a pay equity report. They also approved routine reports, invoices totaling about $31,893, and a plan to publicize the sidewalk snow removal ordinance.
- Approved moving forward with Phase I of the Public Buildings Project per financial worksheet
- Set Public Buildings Project bond maximum at $1.2 million
- Approved invoices payable totaling $31,893.67
- Approved plan to publicize sidewalk snow removal ordinance via utility bill stickers, mailings, and newspaper ad
- Approved 2021 Pay Equity Report
Council
The Renville City Council held a public hearing and approved a Capital Improvement Plan with preliminary approval to issue up to $1.25 million in bonds for building projects. The council also approved routine items including invoices, financials, committee appointments, and a reminder mailing about sidewalk snow removal.
- Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan and intention to issue up to $1,250,000 in Capital Improvement Bonds
- Approved Resolution 03-21 adopting the Capital Improvement Plan and providing preliminary bond approval
- Approved Resolution 01-21 appointing 2021 committee members and Resolution 02-21 for appointments and depositories
- Approved invoices payable totaling $71,388.59
- Approved mailing to property owners reminding them of the sidewalk snow removal ordinance