Renville public meetings in 2022

December 27 Council

The Renville City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 27, 2022, to consider routine consent items, approve minutes, and pay invoices. The main business includes approving the 2023 final budget, levy, and water/sewer budgets, as well as several resolutions and action items such as purchasing police body cameras and approving liquor licenses. Discussion items include a hydraulic study follow-up and an MPCA compliance inspection.

• Approve 2023 levy and final budget
• Approve Axon squad and body cameras for police department
• Approve 2023 liquor licenses for Dave's Place and Main Street Bar & Grill
• Approve First Lutheran Church/Sullivan Property subdivide
• Approve invoice payment batch of $81,139.39

The Renville City Council approved the 2023 budget and tax levy of $852,116.72, adopted the 2023 Fine and Fee Schedule, and authorized a contract for squad and body cameras from Axon for the Police Department. The council also approved the Active Living Plan, liquor licenses for two establishments, a property subdivision, and several resolutions including accepting donations and setting 2023 meeting dates.

• Approved 2023 budget and $852,116.72 tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved Axon squad and body cameras for Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Fine and Fee Schedule via Resolution 34-22 (unanimous)
• Approved Active Living Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 liquor licenses for Dave's Place (4-0, Van Hove abstained)
• Approved 2023 liquor licenses for Main Street Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved First Lutheran Church/Sullivan Property Subdivide (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Community Center garage door ($2,744.13 quote) (unanimous)

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a work session that includes a Truth-in-Taxation hearing to discuss and seek public comment on the proposed 2023 budget and levy. The council will also review a hydraulic study for CD 45, approve invoices totaling $109,130.11, and discuss final budget items, donations, and schedules.

• Truth-in-Taxation hearing for 2023 proposed budget and levy
• CD 45 hydraulic review presented by Rachel Pichelmann of SEH
• Invoices through 12/7/2022 totaling $109,130.11
• Resolution 32-22 accepting donation
• Resolution 33-22 accepting donation

The City Council held a Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comment, then approved the final 2023 budget and levy. The council also approved the Active Living Plan, accepted two donations, and agreed to reduce weather siren use in winter. No votes were recorded for these decisions.

• Approved 2023 budget and levy after final budget session
• Approved Active Living Plan (projects require future council action)
• Accepted $50 donation from DFL via Resolution 32-22
• Accepted $1,000 anonymous donation for library via Resolution 33-22
• Agreed to suspend weather siren December–February to reduce wear
• Returned to two council meetings per month with quarterly committee meetings
• Continued payroll schedule: pay period ends Sunday, payday following Thursday

November 28 Council

The Renville City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 28, 2022, covering routine approvals, public comments, and several action items. Key actions include approving three resolutions for utility, refuse, and city charge assessments, as well as accepting donations. The council will also discuss trash exceptions, Silversmith data, a lead/copper tap water monitoring report, and a community center liquor provider.

• Resolution 28-22 Utility Assessments
• Resolution 29-22 Refuse Assessments
• Resolution 30-22 City Charge Assessments
• Resolution 31-22 Accepting Donations
• Tobacco license renewals for Casey's, Cenex C-Store, Dollar General, and Maynard's

The City Council approved several resolutions including declaring a 2014 Ford Interceptor as surplus property, assessing past-due utility and other charges to property taxes, and accepting a $3,000 Lions Club donation for a parks/courts project. During public comment, the Council reassured residents that the library will continue to be supported with at least the state-required minimum funding. The Council also approved contracts with Silversmith Data, two liquor providers for the Community Center, and 2023 tobacco licenses for four businesses.

• Approved Resolution 32-22 declaring 2014 Ford Interceptor as surplus property (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 28-22 assessing past-due utility charges to property taxes (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 29-22 assessing past-due refuse charges to property taxes (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 30-22 assessing past-due city charges to property taxes (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 31-22 accepting $3,000 Lions Club donation for parks/courts (3-0)
• Approved contract with Silversmith Data (3-0)
• Approved having two liquor providers at Community Center for 2023 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2023 tobacco licenses for Casey's, Cenex, Dollar General, and Maynard's (3-0)

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a work session to discuss asset management with a vendor, review financial reports, and hold a budget session. The agenda is largely routine, covering minutes, invoices, and committee reports, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Asset management presentation by Ray Cook of Silversmith Data
• Review of invoices through 11/7/2022 totaling $48,460.82
• Revenue-expenditure budget report and cash balance report
• Budget session discussion
• Trash exception form(s) discussion

The Renville City Council held a work session on November 14, 2022, reviewing an asset management program demonstration by Silversmith Data, approving invoices totaling $48,460.82, and discussing a camera system for the Police Department. The council expressed a preference for purchasing body and squad cameras over extra library funding. No formal votes were taken; the session was procedural and discussion-based.

• Reviewed asset management program demonstration by Silversmith Data
• Approved invoices totaling $48,460.82
• Discussed purchasing body and squad cameras for Police Department
• Council preferred cameras over extra library funding
• Council authorized City Administrator to approve trash exception forms
• HR Committee recommended advertising for Deputy City Clerk position

October 24 Council

The Renville City Council will hold a public hearing on assessments for garbage, utility, and other city charges, then consider routine consent items and several action items including a variance request, a sanitation contract, and multiple resolutions. The meeting includes approval of invoices totaling over $167,000 and various reports.

• Public hearing on assessments for garbage, utility, and other city charges
• Invoice payment batch of $121,428.02 for 10/7/2022-10/20/2022
• Jon Weidemann variance request
• West Central Sanitation contract
• Resolution 24-22 Joint Powers, Resolution 25-22 Accepting Donation, Resolution 26-22 Surplus Property

The Renville City Council approved a variance application for Jon Weidemann, a new West Central Sanitation contract, and a $500 request from the Renville Events Committee for a Christmas tree and lights. The council also passed resolutions approving joint powers agreements with the state, accepting a $1,000 donation for a parks project, and declaring an LED sign and towable sign board as surplus property.

• Approved variance application for Jon Weidemann (3-0)
• Approved West Central Sanitation contract (3-0)
• Approved West Central Sanitation Exception Form (3-0)
• Approved $500 for Renville Events Committee Christmas tree and lights (3-0)
• Set canvassing hearing for November 14, 2022 at 5:45 pm (3-0)
• Set HR Committee meeting for November 3, 2022 at 3:00 pm (3-0)
• Approved Knights of Columbus gambling permit for Turkey Bingo on November 20, 2022 (3-0)
• Passed Resolution #24-22 approving joint powers agreements with state BCA (3-0)

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a work session to discuss a variance request from Jon Weidemann, review financial reports including invoices totaling $45,715.44, and consider topics such as a sanitary survey, joint powers agreement, and sanitation services. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, with no final votes expected.

• Public hearing on Jon Weidemann variance request
• Review of invoices through 10/6/2022 totaling $45,715.44
• Discussion of MDH Sanitary Survey
• Discussion of Joint Powers Agreement
• Discussion of West Central Sanitation

The council held a work session with no formal votes. They reviewed a variance application for a garage at 202 NE Fremont Avenue with no public comment. The council agreed to changes in the West Central Sanitation contract and discussed other administrative items.

• Agreed to West Central Sanitation contract changes with reminder to remove trash receptacles promptly
• Reviewed variance application for garage at 202 NE Fremont Avenue (no public comment received)
• Reviewed annual MDH Sanitary Survey
• Reviewed updated Joint Powers Agreement
• Reviewed 2 zoning permits

September 26 Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items, discuss zoning permits, and take action on several items including a tax levy resolution, variance requests, and a proposal for a county ditch hydraulic review. The meeting includes consent agenda approvals and public comments.

• Invoice payment batch of $143,022.03 for 9/15/22-9/21/22
• Resolution 21-22 Tax Levy
• Set Public Hearing for Jon Weidemann Variance
• Dave Grund Variance Request
• K&M Variance Request

The Renville City Council approved the 2022 tax levy of $852,117 collectible in 2023, accepted an SEH hydraulic review of County Ditch 45 at a not-to-exceed cost of $10,800, and authorized applying for an MPCA stormwater planning grant. The council also set a Truth in Taxation hearing for December 12, 2022, approved a variance for a garage, and permitted street closures and a noise variance for the Fall Festival on October 29, 2022. All votes were unanimous among the three council members present.

• Approved 2022 tax levy of $852,117 collectible in 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted SEH County Ditch 45 hydraulic review proposal not to exceed $10,800 (unanimous)
• Applied for MPCA Small Community Planning Grant for stormwater, wastewater, and community resilience (unanimous)
• Set Truth in Taxation hearing for December 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Dave & Michelle Grund to build a garage (unanimous)
• Approved Renville Events Committee & Main Street Bar and Grill Fall Festival permits including street closures, noise variance, and liquor off-premises (unanimous)
• Approved RCW Homecoming parade street closure request (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 SMBSC Industrial Wastewater Permit (unanimous)

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2023 budget levy, a sanitation contract with West Central Sanitation, and zoning permits. They will also review invoices totaling $64,517.84 and hear two variance requests from Dave Grund and K&M.

• Dave Grund Variance Request
• K&M Variance Request
• Review invoices through 9/9/2022 in the amount of $64,517.84
• 2023 Budget Planning - Levy
• West Central Sanitation Contract

The Renville City Council agreed to set the 2023 preliminary levy at $852,116.72, a 4% increase. Two public hearings were held on variance applications: one for a garage at 215 SE 2nd Street (no public comment) and one for K&M Manufacturing to repurpose a building at 309 NW 2nd Street for a powder coat painting facility (one letter received). The council reviewed invoices totaling $64,517.84 and discussed the 2023 budget, a West Central Sanitation contract, and three zoning permits.

• Set 2023 preliminary levy at $852,116.72 (4% increase)
• Held public hearing on Dave Grund's variance for a garage at 215 SE 2nd Street; no public comment
• Held public hearing on K&M Manufacturing's variance to repurpose a building at 309 NW 2nd Street for a powder coat painting facility; one letter received
• Reviewed invoices through 9/9/2022 totaling $64,517.84
• Discussed 2023 budget planning and levy
• Reviewed proposed changes to West Central Sanitation contract
• Reviewed three zoning permits

August 22 Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting to handle routine approvals, discuss several items including a zoning permit and an administrative assistant position, and take action on agreements and resolutions. Notable actions include approving the 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreement, a resolution requesting a special legislative session, and allowing employee contributions to the MN State Retirement System.

• Approve 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreement
• Resolution 20-22 Requesting Special Legislative Session
• Approve Allowing Employees Contributions to MN State Retirement System
• Approve Magnolia Market & Floral Business Community Loan App. for 18 Months at 3% Interest
• Set Public Hearing for Dave Grund Variance

The Renville City Council approved several action items, including a School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with RCW for the 2022-2023 school year, enrollment in the Minnesota State Retirement System, updated job descriptions for multiple positions, a Business Community Loan (BCL) at 3% interest for Magnolia Market & Floral, and set public hearings for variances and an assessment. The council also passed Resolution #20-22 urging the Minnesota Legislature to consider a special session for a bonding bill and LGA increase.

• Approved SRO agreement with RCW for 2022-2023 school year
• Approved enrollment in MN State Retirement System
• Approved updated job descriptions for police, public works, and custodian positions
• Approved BCL at 3% interest for 18 months for Magnolia Market & Floral
• Set public hearing for Dave Grund variance on Sept 12, 2022 (Grund abstained)
• Set public hearing for K&M variance on Sept 12, 2022
• Set assessment hearing for Oct 24, 2022
• Adopted Resolution #20-22 requesting special session for bonding bill and LGA increase

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a work session to discuss the water treatment plant condition assessment, review invoices totaling $48,888.37, and begin 2023 budget and strategic planning. They will also discuss a School Resource Officer agreement for 2022-2023, a resolution requesting a special legislative session, and zoning permits. Committee reports from HR and EDA, plus the city administrator's report, are on the agenda.

• Water Treatment Plant Condition Assessment by SEH engineers Justin Black and Kevin Young
• Invoices through 8/8/2022 totaling $48,888.37
• 2023 Budget/Strategic Planning discussion
• 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreement
• Resolution 20-22 Requesting Special Legislative Session

The City Council held a work session where they reviewed a water treatment plant condition assessment, discussed the 2023 budget and strategic planning, and considered a School Resource Officer agreement. No formal votes were taken; the council expressed preferences on several items, including wanting an increase in price and an evaluation for the SRO agreement, and support for a resolution requesting a special legislative session.

• Reviewed Water Treatment Plant Condition Assessment presented by SEH
• Discussed 2023 budget; decided not to continue strategic planning due to lack of funds
• Expressed desire for increased price and evaluation in School Resource Officer agreement
• Expressed support for Resolution 20-22 requesting special legislative session
• Reviewed invoices totaling $48,888.37
• Reviewed HR Committee recommendations including MSRS contribution option and job description updates
• Reviewed EDA Committee recommendation for $3,000 loan to Magnolia Market & Floral

July 25 Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, invoices, and financial reports, and to take action on several items. Key actions include applying for a Community Impact Fund grant, scheduling an HR meeting, and accepting three donations via resolutions. The agenda also includes public comments and committee reports.

• Approve applying for Community Impact Fund
• Resolution 17-22 accepting donation
• Resolution 18-22 accepting donation
• Resolution 19-22 accepting donation
• Invoice payment batch of $35,340.23

The council approved applying for a $1,000 Community Impact Fund grant for new park garbage cans, set an HR meeting for August 1, and accepted three donations for parks/courts projects. A resident's $50 water reconnect fee dispute was resolved with a creative agreement. All other items were routine approvals of minutes, reports, and invoices.

• Approved applying for $1,000 Community Impact Fund grant for park garbage cans (4-0)
• Set HR meeting for August 1, 2022 at 2:30 pm (4-0)
• Accepted $11,237.85 donation from Renville Lion's Club for Parks/Courts Project (Resolution #17-22, 4-0)
• Accepted $500 donation from Land O Lakes for Parks/Courts Project (Resolution #18-22, 4-0)
• Accepted $200 donation from Family of Charles Molenaar (Resolution #19-22, 4-0)
• Approved invoices payable totaling $35,340.23 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $142,797.48 invoice batch (4-0)
• Agreed to waive $50 reconnect fee if resident posts positive social media about city for August

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a work session to discuss refuse rates and contract renewal with West Central Sanitation, review financial reports, and begin 2023 budget planning. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal votes expected.

• Refuse rate discussion with West Central Sanitation
• Refuse contract renewal discussion
• Review of invoices totaling $142,797.48
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• 2023 budget planning kick-off

The City Council work session on July 11, 2022, included a presentation from West Central Sanitation on refuse collection rates and contract renewal, a review of invoices totaling $142,797.48, and discussion of American Rescue Plan Act funds ($129,936.58 received). The council also discussed the resignation of Administrative Assistant Beth Spieker and set a July 26 HR meeting, and began 2023 budget planning. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational and preparatory.

• Reviewed refuse collection rates and contract renewal with West Central Sanitation (no action)
• Reviewed invoices totaling $142,797.48 (no formal approval recorded)
• Discussed ARPA fund options ($129,936.58 received)
• Set HR meeting for July 26, 2022 at 2:30 pm regarding administrative assistant vacancy
• Kicked off 2023 budget planning

June 27 Council

The Renville City Council will hold a public hearing on surplus properties, approve routine consent items, and discuss several agreements. Action items include a variance request, a blight grant application, and awarding a demolition bid for 102 SW 2nd Street.

• Public hearing on surplus properties at 406 S Main St. and 449 NW 2nd St.
• Approve low bid of $13,500 from Chris Knight Excavating for demolition at 102 SW 2nd St.
• Approve Blight Grant Application for 102 SW 2nd Street
• Approve Patricia Serrato Variance Request
• Approve invoice payment batch of $36,148.33 for 6/9/2022-6/21/2022

The Renville City Council approved a letter of support for $20,000 in city funds for the pickleball and basketball courts project at Central Park, with Councilor Peterson abstaining. The council also approved several agreements, including the County Assessment Agreement for 2023-2024 and the MnDOT Construction Agreement (Contract #1050643). A public hearing on surplus property bids was closed after no bids were received by the deadline. The council approved a $13,500 bid from Chris Knight Excavating for demolition of 102 SW 2nd Street.

• Approved letter of support for $20,000 city funds for park courts project (2-0, Peterson abstained)
• Approved County Assessment Agreement for 2023-2024 (3-0)
• Approved MnDOT Construction Agreement Contract #1050643 (3-0)
• Approved $13,500 bid from Chris Knight Excavating for demolition of 102 SW 2nd Street (3-0)
• Approved Patricia Serrato's Variance request (3-0)
• Approved sending letter of abatement with $250 citation for inoperable vehicles (3-0)
• Approved submitting Blight Grant to Renville County for 102 SW 2nd Street (3-0)
• Approved $36,148.33 in invoices payable (3-0)

Council

This work session includes a public hearing regarding a variance request from Patricia Serrato. The council will also review recent invoices and discuss a blight grant application for 102 SW 2nd St.

• Public Hearing: Patricia Serrato Variance Request
• Review of invoices through 6/7/2022 totaling $61,143.54
• Bids and Blight Grant Application for 102 SW 2nd St.
• Discussion of Resolution 14-22 regarding Election Judges
• Review of Zoning Permits

The Renville City Council met in a work session on June 13, 2022, covering a variance request, invoices, and discussion items. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the session was procedural and informational.

• Reviewed Patricia Serrato variance request (no action)
• Reviewed invoices through 6/7/2022 totaling $61,143.54 (no action)
• Discussed 102 SW 2nd St. bids and blight grant application (no action)
• Discussed Resolution 14-22 Election Judges (no action)

May 23 Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, followed by discussion of the 2021 Drinking Water Report and 2022 City Clean-up Days totals. Action items include approving the 2021 financial audit, several noise variances and street closures for Main Street Bar & Grill events, liquor license requests, a prorated refund, a tree change in a conditional use permit, sale listings for two properties, and three resolutions.

• Approve 2021 City of Renville Financial Audit
• Approve noise variances and street closures for Main Street Bar & Grill bean bag tournament and street dance
• Approve dispensing liquor requests for Main Street Bar & Grill events
• Approve prorated liquor license refund of $506.25 to Dave's Place
• Approve sale listing for 406 S. Main St. and 449 NW 2nd St. properties

The Renville City Council approved the 2021 financial audit, multiple noise variances, street closures, and liquor dispensing requests for Main Street Bar & Grill events, a prorated liquor license refund to Dave's Place, a tree change in the Allie Solar Garden conditional use permit, sale listings for two city-owned properties, and three resolutions accepting donations and authorizing a charitable gambling permit. All items were approved as listed on the agenda.

• Approved 2021 City of Renville Financial Audit
• Approved noise variance for Main Street Bar & Grill Bean Bag Tournament
• Approved noise variance for Main Street Bar & Grill Street Dance
• Approved street closure for Main Street Bar & Grill Bean Bag Tournament
• Approved street closure for Main Street Bar & Grill Street Dance
• Approved dispensing liquor requests for Main Street Bar & Grill events
• Approved prorated liquor license refund of $506.25 to Dave's Place
• Approved sale listing for 406 S. Main St. and 449 NW 2nd St. properties

May 9 Special Council

The Renville City Council is holding a special meeting with one action item: approving a Human Resources recommendation to hire Matthew Lindbo as a full-time police officer. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and adjourning.

• Approve HR recommendation to hire Matthew Lindbo as FT Police Officer

The Renville City Council held a special meeting on May 9, 2022, and approved the HR recommendation to hire Matthew Lindbo as a full-time police officer. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved HR recommendation to hire Matthew Lindbo as FT Police Officer

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a work session to review the 2021 financial audit, approve meeting minutes, and discuss financial reports. The council will also consider requests from Main Street Bar & Grill, a liquor license refund for Dave's Place, and a property bid for 449 NW 2nd St.

• 2021 Financial Audit presented by Sara Oberloh of Oberloh & Oberloh
• Review invoices through 5/4/2022 totaling $51,311.95
• Discussion of Main Street Bar & Grill requests
• Dave's Place liquor license refund discussion
• Property bid for 449 NW 2nd St.

The Renville City Council held a work session on May 9, 2022, reviewing the 2021 financial audit presented by Sara Oberloh, approving invoices totaling $51,311.95, and discussing several items including a Main Street Bar & Grill request, a liquor license refund for Dave's Place, and a bid for the property at 449 NW 2nd St. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and review.

• Reviewed 2021 financial audit presented by Sara Oberloh
• Approved invoices through 5/4/2022 in the amount of $51,311.95
• Discussed Main Street Bar & Grill requests
• Discussed Dave's Place liquor license refund
• Discussed 449 NW 2nd St. property bid

April 25 Council

The Renville City Council is holding a public hearing on surplus properties and will consider several action items, including liquor licenses for Dave's Place, fund transfers, fire contracts, and street closure requests. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, invoices, and committee reports.

• Public hearing on surplus properties
• Approve on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Dave's Place
• Resolution 08-22 authorizing fund transfers
• Approve fire contracts
• Approve SMBSC and Renville Events requests to close city streets

The Renville City Council approved several routine items including liquor licenses for Dave's Place, fund transfers, a community center use, event advertising, and street closures for Sugar Beet Days and other events. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Dave's Place
• Approved Resolution 08-22 authorizing fund transfers
• Approved transfer of remaining FM Bank balance to First Security Bank
• Approved free use of Community Center for Reality Fair on May 4
• Approved up to $1,000 for Sugar Beet Days advertising
• Approved LMC Tort Liability
• Approved Resolution 09-22 LGA Formula
• Approved fire contracts and street closures for SMBSC and Renville Events

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a work session that includes a public hearing on liquor licenses for Dave's Place. The council will also review invoices totaling $34,338.01, discuss projects with MnDOT and city engineers, and consider a property at 102 SW 2nd Street.

• Public hearing on liquor licenses for Dave's Place
• Review of invoices through 4/6/2022 totaling $34,338.01
• Discussion with Ron Mortensen, MnDOT Project Planner
• Discussion with Justin Black and David Krueger, SEH City Engineers
• Discussion of 102 SW 2nd Street

March 28 Council

The Renville City Council will review several action items including the sale of city-owned properties and a $3,000 business loan. The meeting also includes discussions on the Lions Park Project and various administrative approvals.

• Approve $3,000 Dave’s Place Business Community Loan at 3% interest
• Approve sale of properties at 113 NW 3rd St, 406 S Main St, and 449 NW 2nd St
• Transfer of $2,200 from General Fund to Local Imp.-Park Equipment Fund
• Approval of invoice payment batch totaling $84,064.24
• Resolution 06-22 to adopt the Renville County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

March 22 Special Council

The Renville City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider a Conditional Use Permit for Forsman Farms. Nate Taylor, Director of Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, is scheduled to be present for the discussion.

• Conditional Use Permit for Forsman Farms at 1800 E Park Ave

The Renville City Council held a special meeting on March 22, 2022, to consider a conditional use permit (CUP) for Forsman Farms at 1800 E Park Ave. Nate Taylor, Director of Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, was present for the discussion. The council approved the conditional use permit for Forsman Farms.

• Approved conditional use permit for Forsman Farms at 1800 E Park Ave

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a conditional use permit language for Forsman Farms Inc.'s egg farm, a request to close a city street, and the Renville County Hazard Mitigation Plan. They will also review financial reports and minutes from previous meetings.

• Forsman Farms Inc. conditional use permit (egg farm) language
• Request to close a city street
• Renville County Hazard Mitigation Plan and resolution
• Review of invoices through 3/10/2022
• EDA special meeting on Business Community Loan Program application

The Renville City Council held a work session on March 14, 2022, reviewing financial reports, discussing community projects, and considering a conditional use permit for Forsman Farms Inc. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed for future action.

• Reviewed minutes from February 28, 2022 regular meeting
• Reviewed invoices through 3/10/2022
• Reviewed cash balance, budget, and local improvement reports
• Discussed Park Mom's Project and Lions Club Project
• Discussed request to close a city street
• Discussed Renville County Hazard Mitigation Plan and resolution
• Reviewed Active Living Committee and EDA Committee minutes
• Discussed Forsman Farms Inc. conditional use permit language

Council

The City Council will review several action items including resolutions regarding housing authority and polling places. The council will also consider recommendations from the Economic Development Authority (EDA).

• Drafting a future clinic land agreement by Olivia Hospital President and City Administrator
• $150 EDA fund support for MRVSBA
• Community Center Liquor Provider Agreement with Main Street Bar & Grill
• Resolution 03-22 regarding Housing and Local Decision-Making Authority
• Resolution 04-22 reestablishing precincts and polling places

February 28 Council

The Renville City Council held its regular session, approving the consent agenda, invoices totaling $40,474.48, and several resolutions. They also took action on hiring, including advertising for a new police officer and offering an administrative assistant position, and approved a special meeting for a conditional use permit.

• Approved invoices totaling $40,474.48
• Approved Resolution 03-22 supporting local housing decision-making authority
• Approved Resolution 04-22 reestablishing precincts and polling places at Renville Community Center
• Approved Resolution 05-22 accepting Fire Relief Association donation worth $6,446.25
• Approved advertising for a full-time police officer and offering administrative assistant position to Beth Spieker at $18/hour

Council

The Renville City Council work session on February 14, 2022, reviewed a payment batch totaling $198,518.49, discussed a request from Greg Renneke of R&R Diesel to annex property at 82971 County Road 6 for an expansion, and received updates on public works, planning, EDA, and HR matters. The council also discussed uses for American Rescue Plan funding and reviewed a liquor provider application for the Community Center.

• Approved payment batch of $198,518.49 including $142,753.64 to Marcus Construction for Reno App #8
• Discussed R&R Diesel annexation request for property at 82971 County Road 6 to add an 80' x 105' storage building and 60' x 90' addition
• Reviewed new utility billing system price of $18,700, an increase of $5,600 from budget
• Discussed adding language to Forsman Farms Conditional Use Permit regarding fly testing and grievance process
• Reviewed EDA report including Renville Clinic project delay and recommendation to support MRVSBA for $150

January 24 Council

The Renville City Council held a public hearing on Forsman Farms' conditional use permit application, with residents raising concerns about flies. The council also approved the 2022 budget, tax levy, and water/sewer budgets, and set the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on Forsman Farms conditional use permit; council has 60 days to decide
• Approved 2022 budget and tax levy of $819,343.00
• Approved 2022 water and sewer budgets (water revenues $408,183.05, sewer revenues $398,548.00)
• Authorized contract with Renville County Public Health for tobacco compliance checks at $100 per inspection
• Approved consent agenda including invoices totaling $38,074.03

Council

The Renville City Council held a work session to review routine financial reports, discuss hiring an administrative assistant, and consider a conditional use permit application from Forsman Farms Inc. for an egg farm. A public hearing for the permit is scheduled for January 24, 2022. The council also received updates on city projects, a water main break, and other administrative matters.

• Reviewed invoices totaling $157,761.11
• Discussed advertising for administrative assistant position with Feb. 11 application deadline
• Forsman Farms Inc. conditional use permit for egg farm; public hearing set for Jan. 24
• Water main break at 4th St. & Fremont Ave. NW; 22 customers without water for about 3 hours
• City to acquire tax-forfeited property at 102 SW 2nd St. for $100