Renville public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 26 Council
The Renville City Council approved the 2024 final budget, tax levy of $886,201.68, and water/sewer budgets. They also adopted the 2024 fine and fee schedule, approved the employee sick and safe time policy, supported the Park Mom's north park project, and accepted donations for the fire department. All votes were unanimous with no opposition recorded.
- Approved 2024 final budget and tax levy of $886,201.68 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2024 fine and fee schedule (unanimous)
- Approved employee Earned Sick and Safety Time policy (unanimous)
- Supported Park Mom's north park project with maintenance contract requirement (unanimous)
- Approved vacation carryover for city administrator not exceeding 20 hours over 200 (unanimous)
- Approved Ducks Unlimited gambling permit (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 payroll schedule (unanimous)
- Accepted $1,200 in donations for fire department (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Council
The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 26, 2023, with a full agenda of year-end action items. The council will consider and likely vote on the 2024 final budget, tax levy, water and sewer budgets, fee schedule, and payroll schedule, along with several resolutions and policies. Discussion items include a 2024 SEH General Services Agreement, and the meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and an invoice payment batch of $92,144.53.
- Consider final budget for 2024 and summary budget statement
- Resolution 29-23 approving 2023 tax levy, collectable in 2024
- Resolution 30-23 adopting 2024 water and sewer budgets
- Resolution 27-23 adopting fee schedule for 2024
- Invoice payment batch 12/7/2023-12/21/2023 in the amount of $92,144.53
Council
The Renville City Council will hold a Truth-in-Taxation hearing to discuss and seek public comment on the proposed 2024 budget and levy. The council will also consider liquor license renewals for two local establishments, approve several resolutions, and review financial reports and other routine items.
- Truth-in-Taxation hearing for 2024 proposed budget and levy
- Invoice payment batch of $76,255.44 for 11/21/2023-12/5/2023
- Consider Dave's Place Liquor License for 2024
- Consider Main Street Bar & Grill Liquor License for 2024
- Resolution 25-23 Authorizing Tobacco Compliance Checks
Council
The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve payments, review financial reports, and take action on several items. Key decisions include renewing tobacco licenses for four local businesses, accepting a resignation, approving new fire department personnel, and passing resolutions on a donation and city charges. The council will also discuss a tower at the brush site.
- Invoice payment batch of $65,704.73 for 11/9/23-11/21/23
- Consider 2024 tobacco licenses for Casey's, Dollar General, Maynard's, and Cenex
- Accept Brad Veglahn's resignation
- Approve new fire department personnel Logan Dahl
- Resolution 21-23 accepting donation and Resolution 22-23 city charges assessment
Council
The Renville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a prior budget meeting. They will consider two conditional use permits (Duininck Concrete and Forsman Farms/Heartland Builders), approve a $142,173.49 invoice batch, and vote on several assessment resolutions. Public comments are limited to 2 minutes per person.
- Duininck Concrete Conditional Use Permit
- Forsman Farms/Heartland Builders Conditional Use Permit
- Invoice payment batch $142,173.49
- Resolution 17-23 Utility Assessments
- Resolution 18-23 Refuse Assessments
Council
The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including approving a land sale and variance for Brandon Sullivan, accepting a donation via Resolution 16-23, and setting public hearings for conditional use permits from Forsman Farms/Heartland Builders Co. and Duininck Concrete. The council will also approve an invoice payment batch of $64,054.42 and hear public comments.
- Approve land sale to Brandon Sullivan
- Approve Brandon Sullivan variance
- Resolution 16-23 accepting donation
- Set public hearing for Forsman Farms/Heartland Builders Co. conditional use permit
- Set public hearing for Duininck Concrete conditional use permit
Council
The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting, preceded by a budget meeting. The council will approve invoices, review financial reports, and take action on several items including setting a variance hearing, approving a gambling permit, a street closure request, and a utility rate resolution.
- Invoice payment batch 9/25/2023 – 10/8/2023 in the amount of $27,708.95
- Set Variance Hearing for Brandon Sullivan
- Approve Knights of Columbus Gambling Permit
- Renville Events Committee Street Closure Request
- Resolution 16-23 Utility Rates
Council
The Renville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving additional street patching, moving forward with a utility rate increase with a sewer surcharge, setting public hearing dates, and adopting resolutions for the proposed levy and street vacation. The council will also consider industrial wastewater discharge permits for two companies.
- Approve additional street patching from Brouwer Construction for $3,614.88
- Approve moving forward with utility rate increase with sewer surcharge per GLEIC
- Set tax assessment public hearing for October 23
- Resolution 13-23 proposed levy
- Resolution 14-23 vacation of street
Council
The Renville City Council is meeting to approve agenda items, minutes, and a batch of invoices totaling $181,386.57. They will hold a public hearing on a street vacation, discuss public safety aid, and take action on a request to dispense intoxicating liquor off premises and a resolution accepting a donation.
- Public hearing on a street vacation
- Invoice payment batch of $181,386.57 for 8/25/23-9/11/23
- Discussion on Public Safety Aid
- Dave's Place request to dispense intoxicating liquor off premises
- Resolution 12-23 accepting a donation
Council
The Renville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a prior budget meeting at 5:00 pm. They will discuss membership in the Yellowstone Trail of MN Alliance, the fire house at 215 Colfax Ave. NE, adult-use cannabis, an after-action report, and public safety aid. Action items include a resolution on a specific parcel, a debit card use policy, and setting an HR meeting. The council will also approve invoice payments totaling $60,836.79.
- Invoice payment batch 8/10/2023-8/24/2023 for $60,836.79
- Discussion of Yellowstone Trail of MN Alliance (YTMN) membership request
- Discussion of fire house at 215 Colfax Ave. NE
- Discussion of adult-use cannabis
- Resolution 11-23 regarding Parcel 36-00485-00
Council
The Renville City Council will hold a public hearing on a natural gas franchise agreement with Great Plains Natural Gas, discuss several items including park grant applications and a property forfeiture, and take action on adopting Ordinance 6.03.00, setting a public hearing for a street vacation, and approving a raise for Brad Veglahn after his probationary period. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and an invoice payment of $133,630.02.
- Public hearing on Great Plains Natural Gas Franchise Agreement
- Invoice payment batch 7/24/23-8/09/23 for $133,630.02
- Discussion of Parks/Courts Grant Applications
- Discussion of 813 Main Street North Forfeiture
- Motion to adopt Ordinance Number 6.03.00
Council
The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals, a $66,106.32 invoice batch, and public comments from Flaherty & Hood and the Lions Club. Discussion items include the wastewater treatment plant clarifier, budget planning schedule, and zoning permits. Action items include a Forsman Farms conditional use permit addendum and two motions on Ordinance Number 6.03.00.
- Invoice payment batch 7/10/2023-7/19/2023 for $66,106.32
- Forsman Farms Conditional Use Permit Addendum
- Motion to hold second reading of Ordinance Number 6.03.00
- Motion to accept second reading of Ordinance Number 6.03.00
- Discussion on Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier
Council
The Renville City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, with a pre-meeting tour of the wastewater treatment plant clarifier. The council will discuss the clarifier, community center furnace/AC quotes, a natural gas franchise ordinance, and zoning permits. Action items include street closure requests from the Museum and Dave's Place, a noise variance for Dave's Place, and motions related to Ordinance 6.03.00.
- Invoice payment batch of $27,619.36
- Discussion of wastewater treatment plant clarifier
- Ordinance 6.03.00 Great Plains Natural Gas Franchise (discussion and possible first reading)
- Museum's request to close city street on August 16th
- Dave's Place request to close city street and noise variance for September 16th
June 26 Council
The council approved a Brouwer Construction street repair bid of $13,590.60 and authorized the purchase of a community center carpet extractor from Hillyard for $5,222.21. They also approved the sale of 449 NW 2nd St. to Dariela Maldonado for $3,000 and authorized abatement of inoperable vehicles after June 30. Invoices totaling $95,017.71 were approved, and the 2024 Fire Relief payables were increased to $1,600.
- Approved Brouwer Construction street repair bid of $13,590.60 (3-0)
- Approved purchase of community center carpet extractor from Hillyard for $5,222.21 (3-0)
- Approved sale of 449 NW 2nd St. to Dariela Maldonado for $3,000 (3-0)
- Approved abatement of inoperable vehicles after June 30 (3-0)
- Approved invoices payable totaling $95,017.71 (2-0)
- Approved increase to $1,600 for 2024 Fire Relief payables (3-0)
- Approved pavement patching price quote from Public Works report (3-0)
- Approved bids for AC/Furnace replacement to be considered July 10 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Council
The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 26, 2023, to discuss and act on several items. Key action items include approving street repairs, a carpet extractor purchase, and an air conditioning replacement. The council will also discuss a property bid, inoperable vehicles, and zoning permits.
- Approve Brouwer Construction street repairs at $13,590.60
- Approve carpet extractor purchase from Hillyard at $5,222.21
- Approve A/C replacement for East and West C.C. section from Steve Hinderks for $49,000.00
- Invoice payment batch 6/3/2023-6/25/2023 in the amount of $95,017.71
- Discussion on 449 NW 2nd Street property bid
June 12 Council
The Renville City Council approved the sale of 508 NE Colfax Avenue to Mitch and Abby Carlson for $2,933.75, with conditions including combining the parcel with their adjacent property. The council also approved a Personnel Policy change to recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, and set a Stormwater Resilience Action Plan Kickoff Open House for July 18, 2023. Invoices totaling $73,541.44 and the May 2023 monthly financials were approved. The council also accepted a $26,000 bid from Windschitl/Gulden Enterprises for a highway lot, and authorized moving forward with a property offer from Brandon Sullivan subject to permit and fee contingencies.
- Approved sale of 508 NE Colfax Avenue to Mitch and Abby Carlson for $2,933.75 (4-0)
- Approved Personnel Policy change adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19 (4-0)
- Approved Stormwater Resilience Action Plan Kickoff Open House on July 18, 2023, 6-7 pm (4-0)
- Accepted $26,000 bid from Windschitl/Gulden Enterprises for 150' x 150' highway lot, completion by July 2024 (4-0)
- Authorized moving forward with Brandon Sullivan property offer subject to permits, water hook-up, and recording fees (4-0)
- Approved invoices payable totaling $73,541.44 (4-0)
- Approved May 2023 monthly financials (4-0)
- Approved City Administrator's report (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
May 22 Council
The council approved a total of $141,267.94 in invoices payable, including payments for mosquito control, insurance, and utilities. They also passed Resolution 09-23 to formally confirm and ratify a 2001 land conveyance to Prairie Community Services, Inc. for Lot 3, Block 1, Renville Estates. Additionally, the council approved an SRO agreement with RCW for the 2023-24 school year, a noise variance request for Dave’s Place, and an SEH amendment for an MPCA Stormwater Resiliency Plan Grant.
- Approved $141,267.94 in invoices payable (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 09-23 reaffirming 2001 land conveyance to Prairie Community Services, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved SRO agreement with RCW for 2023-24 school year (3-0)
- Approved noise variance request for Dave’s Place (2-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved SEH amendment for MPCA Stormwater Resiliency Plan Grant (3-0)
- Approved Public Works/Public Safety report (3-0)
- Approved School Resource Officer report (3-0)
- Approved Ad Hoc report (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
May 8 Council
The Renville City Council approved the sale of a 150'x150' lot to Napa for $26,000, with the condition that the business opens by July 2024. The council also approved the 2022 financial audit, hired Jamie Gasca as custodian at $17/hour, and authorized several infrastructure projects including police department entrance repair and Well #4 rehab.
- Approved Napa property sale for $26,000 (3-0)
- Approved 2022 Financial Audit (3-0)
- Hired Jamie Gasca as custodian at $17/hr (2-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Zeitz Concrete for PD entrance repair at $2,000 (3-0)
- Approved Thein Well estimate for Well #4 rehab (3-0)
- Approved Larkin Tree & Landscaping for Playsafe Mulch at $4,500 (3-0)
- Approved SEH Engineers supplemental agreement for Stormwater Resilience Action Plan (3-0)
- Approved SMBSC request to close a city street (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Council
The Renville City Council is holding a regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes, invoices, and financial reports. They will discuss a water/sewer rate analysis, a request for up to $1,500 in advertising for Sugar Beet Days, and a fee waiver request from Dawson Coop Credit Union. Action items include approving an MPCA grant contract for a stormwater resilience plan, the events committee request, the credit union request, and 2023 fire contracts.
- Invoice payment batch 4/10/2023-4/24/2023 in the amount of $37,108.03
- Discussion: MnDNR 2022 Water Conservation Report
- Discussion: Water/Sewer Rate Analysis
- Action: Approve MPCA Grant Contract for Renville Stormwater Resilience Plan
- Action: Approve 2023 Fire Contracts
April 24 Council
The Renville City Council approved invoices totaling $37,108.03, the EDA report, HR report, and 2023 fire contracts. They also approved $1,000 for Sugar Beet Days advertising and waived the Community Center fee for a Financial Reality Fair. The MPCA Stormwater Contract was approved. No substantive decisions were made on housing or property sales, as the EDA lacked a quorum.
- Approved $37,108.03 in invoices payable (unanimous)
- Approved EDA report (unanimous)
- Approved HR report and $200/$100 work attire allowance for Public Works/Administration (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 for Sugar Beet Days advertising (unanimous)
- Approved waiving Community Center fee for Financial Reality Fair (unanimous)
- Approved MPCA Stormwater Contract (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Fire Contracts (unanimous)
- Approved Mayor's report (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
April 10 Council
The Renville City Council approved two resolutions accepting $300 donations from the American Legion Auxiliary, one designated for the Fire Department and the other for city flags or flowers. The council also approved invoices totaling $31,384.50, the HR committee minutes, the city administrator's report, and the mayor's report. No public comments were made, and no zoning permits were discussed.
- Approved Resolution 07-23 accepting $300 donation for Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 08-23 accepting $300 donation for city flags or flowers (unanimous)
- Approved invoices payable totaling $31,384.50 (unanimous)
- Approved HR committee minutes from April 3, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved city administrator's report (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's report (unanimous)
- Approved does-not-waive on LMC Tort Liability Coverage (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
March 27 Council
The Renville City Council approved $67,172.84 in invoices payable, purchased a Hustler lawnmower for $8,200 from Renville Sales, and approved a mosquito sprayer from Clarke for $17,518.43. The council also adopted Resolution 06-23 authorizing solicitation of funds for National Night Out, set citywide cleanup days for June 13-15 from noon to 7 p.m., and approved multiple street closure requests for Sugar Beet Days events. All votes were unanimous among the four present council members.
- Approved $67,172.84 in invoices payable (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Hustler lawnmower for $8,200 from Renville Sales (4-0)
- Approved purchase of mosquito sprayer from Clarke for $17,518.43 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 06-23 authorizing solicitation of funds for National Night Out (4-0)
- Set citywide cleanup days for June 13-15, noon to 7 p.m. (4-0)
- Approved street closure requests for Sugar Beet Days events including parade, car show, craft show, and food vendors (4-0)
- Approved Main Street Liquor's request to dispense liquor off premises for bean bag tournament (4-0)
- Approved Main Street Bar's request to exceed permissible sound for street dance (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
March 13 Council
The Renville City Council approved a 6-month extension of Forsman Farms' conditional use permit, which was set to expire March 22. The council also approved Resolution 05-23 establishing a School Resource Officer (SRO) Committee and set a public hearing for March 27 on portable recording systems. Invoices totaling $36,068.40 were approved, along with February financial reports.
- Approved 6-month extension of Forsman Farms conditional use permit (motion by Zaske, second by Van Hove Jr.; ayes: Gasca, Peterson)
- Approved Resolution 05-23 establishing the School Resource Officer (SRO) Committee (motion by Van Hove Jr., second by Zaske; ayes: Gasca, Peterson)
- Set public hearing for March 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for portable recording systems (motion by Zaske, second by Van Hove Jr.; ayes: Gasca, Peterson)
- Approved invoices payable totaling $36,068.40 (motion by Zaske, second by Van Hove Jr.; ayes: Gasca, Peterson)
- Approved Revenue/Expense reports for February 2023 (motion by Zaske, second by Gasca; ayes: Peterson, Van Hove Jr.)
- Approved Cash Balance Report for February 2023 (motion by Zaske, second by Van Hove Jr.; ayes: Gasca, Peterson)
- Approved Local Improvement Report for February 2023 (motion by Zaske, second by Peterson; ayes: Gasca, Van Hove)
- Approved City Administrator's Report (motion by Van Hove Jr., second by Gasca; ayes: Zaske, Peterson)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Council
The Renville City Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a conditional use permit for Forsman Farms, the formation of a School Resource Officer (SRO) committee, and setting a public hearing for portable recording systems. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, invoices, and financial reports.
- Approve extending conditional use permit for Forsman Farms, Inc.
- Resolution 05-23 approving School Resource Officer Committee members
- Set public hearing for portable recording systems
- Invoice payment batch 2/22/2023-3/8/2023 in the amount of $36,068.40
February 27 Council
The Renville City Council approved roof repairs and replacements for 2022 storm damages, including a $20,088.16 replacement for the City Shop, a $558 replacement for the Treatment Plant shed, and $150 in repairs for the Museum. The council also approved the purchase of a snowblower for the Community Center up to $1,500 and set a March 6 HR meeting. Invoices totaling $82,834.64 were approved.
- Approved roof quotes from AP Premier Contracting: City Shop replace $20,088.16, Treatment Plant shed replace $558, Museum repairs $150
- Approved purchase of Community Center snowblower up to $1,500
- Set HR meeting for March 6 at 2:30 PM
- Approved invoices payable totaling $82,834.64
- Approved City Administrator's report
- Approved Mayor's report
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Council
The Renville City Council is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and a batch of invoices totaling $82,834.64. They will also discuss and potentially approve repairs for 2022 storm damages, and consider a snowblower for the Community Center. Public comments are limited to 2 minutes per person.
- Invoice payment batch 2/9/2023-2/21/2023 in the amount of $82,834.64
- Approve repairs for 2022 storm damages
- Discussion of 2022 LMC Insurance Damages
- Community Center snowblower discussion
February 13 Council
The Renville City Council approved a total of $234,469.99 in invoices payable, along with the January 2023 revenue/expense reports, cash balance report, and local improvement report. All votes were unanimous among the five council members present. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved January 23, 2023 council minutes (5-0)
- Approved invoices payable totaling $234,469.99 (5-0)
- Approved January 2023 revenue/expense reports (5-0)
- Approved January 2023 cash balance report (5-0)
- Approved January 2023 local improvement report (5-0)
- Approved city administrator's report (5-0)
- Set next Ad Hoc meeting for March 22, 2023 at 1:30 PM (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Council
The Renville City Council is holding a regular meeting with routine approvals, including hiring a deputy city clerk, paying invoices, and issuing a gambling permit. They will also discuss a pollution control forum and hear the mayor's State of the City address.
- Approve hiring Brad Veglahn as Deputy City Clerk
- Approve $150 support for MN River Valley Scenic Byway Alliance
- Approve $540.47 payment to Chris Hoffman
- Approve Ducks Unlimited gambling permit for March 10, 2023
- Approve invoice batch of $153,354.44
January 9 Council
The Renville City Council approved resolutions appointing committee members and designating official depositories and service providers for 2023. They also accepted donations totaling $420 for the cemetery and general fund. Dave Grund was elected Vice President by a 4-1 vote. Several routine financial reports and invoices were approved.
- Approved Resolution 01-23 appointing 2023 committee members (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 02-23 designating appointments and depositories (3-0)
- Accepted $320 donation for Cemetery Fund via Resolution 03-23 (3-0)
- Accepted $100 anonymous donation via Resolution 04-23 (3-0)
- Elected Dave Grund as Vice President (4-1)
- Approved 2023 SEH General Services Agreement (3-0)
- Approved 'Beat the Winter Blues' community center use on Wednesdays Jan-Mar (3-0)
- Approved moving Jan 23 council meeting to Community Center Ballroom for State of the City (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Council
The Renville City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, administering oaths to three new council members, approving a $26,960.42 invoice batch, and considering several resolutions and action items. The agenda includes routine financial reports and discussion items such as a services agreement and library hours.
- Oath of office for Alma Gasca, David Grund, and Peter Peterson
- Invoice payment batch of $26,960.42 for 12/22/2022-12/31/2022
- Resolution 01-21 approving committees
- Resolution 02-21 approving appointments and depositories
- Resolution 03-23 accepting donations