Renville public meetings in 2024

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. Key decisions include adopting the updated Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance, setting 2025 utility rates and fees, approving a seal coat project and a services agreement with SEH, and considering a variance request for Gloria Martinez. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, invoices, and schedules.

• Variance request for Gloria Martinez
• Adoption of Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance (third readings)
• Invoice payment batch $126,310.98
• 2025 SEH General Services Agreement and seal coat project
• Resolution 35-24 City Utility Rates and Resolution 37-24 Fee Schedule for 2025

December 23 Council

The Renville City Council approved new retail water and sewer rates effective January 15, 2025, adopted updated City Code and Zoning Ordinances, and set the 2025 regular meeting schedule. The council also approved a variance for a front addition at Gloria Martinez's property, security cameras for parks and Main Street, and a 2025 seal coat project. A proposal to join the Adopt-A-Drain program failed unanimously.

• Approved new water and sewer rates for 2025 via Resolution 35-24, effective January 15, 2025.
• Adopted updated City Code and Zoning Ordinances after third readings.
• Approved a variance for Gloria Martinez for setbacks on a front addition at her residence.
• Approved Option 3 from Verkada for security cameras in three parks, the brush site, and Main Street.
• Approved the 2025 SEH Seal Coat Project and authorized engineers to prepare bid packets.
• Approved the 2025 regular council meeting schedule via Resolution 36-24.
• Approved the 2025 Fine and Fee Schedule via Resolution 37-24.
• Approved the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan via Resolution 38-24.

December 9 Council

The Renville City Council approved the 2025 tax levy of $921,649.75 and adopted water and sewer budgets for 2025. The council also accepted second readings of the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance, set a public hearing for December 23, and approved Main Street Bar & Grill's liquor licenses. A resolution authorizing a contract with Renville County Public Health for tobacco compliance checks at $100 per inspection was also passed.

• Approved 2025 tax levy of $921,649.75 (Resolution #32-24)
• Adopted 2025 water and sewer budgets (Resolution #33-24)
• Accepted second reading of Code of Ordinances
• Accepted second reading of Zoning Ordinance
• Set public hearing for Code and Zoning ordinances on December 23, 2024
• Approved Main Street Bar & Grill's liquor licenses
• Authorized contract with Renville County Public Health for tobacco compliance checks at $100 per inspection (Resolution #31-24)
• Approved $45,005.29 in invoices payable

Council

The Renville City Council will hold a Truth-in-Taxation hearing to discuss and take public comment on the proposed 2025 budget and levy. Action items include approving the final 2025 budget, adopting the tax levy, and setting public hearings for code and zoning ordinance updates. The council will also consider liquor license renewals for three local establishments and a variance request.

• Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for 2025 proposed budget and levy
• Resolution 32-24 approving 2024 tax levy, collectable in 2025
• Consideration of final budget for 2025
• Liquor license renewals for Dave's Place, Main Street Bar & Grill, and Community Center
• Set public hearing for Gloria Martinez variance

Council

The Renville City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including motions to amend and hold first readings of the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances. The council will also vote on 2025 tobacco licenses for Casey's, Dollar General, Maynard's, and Cenex. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a HealthPartners Purchase Agreement.

• Invoice payment batch 11/5/24-11/18/24 for $40,147.67
• Consider motion to amend the Code of Ordinances as presented
• Consider motion to amend the Zoning Ordinances as presented
• Consider Casey's, Dollar General, Maynard's, and Cenex tobacco licenses for 2025
• Council will meet in closed session for HealthPartners Purchase Agreement

November 25 Council

The Renville City Council approved amendments to the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance, held first readings, and accepted them. They also approved a $20,000 purchase agreement with HealthPartners, four tobacco licenses, and an HR meeting. The council approved the Ad Hoc committee's recommended code and zoning updates, which will require final readings before year-end.

• Approved amendment to Code of Ordinances as presented (4-0)
• Held first reading of Code of Ordinances (4-0)
• Accepted first reading of Code of Ordinances (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinances including Article XVII (4-0)
• Held first reading of Zoning Ordinance (4-0)
• Accepted first reading of Zoning Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 purchase agreement with HealthPartners (4-0)
• Approved tobacco licenses for Casey's, Dollar General, Maynard's, and Cenex (4-0)

November 12 Council

The Renville City Council canvassed the November 5 municipal election results, declaring David C. Van Hove, Jr. elected mayor and Hal LeSuer and Jacquelyn Olivo elected to city council. The council also approved five resolutions certifying past-due utility, refuse, and other charges to property taxes for 2025, and approved routine financials, payables, and reports.

• Canvassed election results: David C. Van Hove, Jr. elected mayor (428 votes); Hal LeSuer (320) and Jacquelyn Olivo (313) elected to council (Resolution #24-24, unanimous)
• Approved assessment of past-due water/sewer charges to property taxes for five properties (Resolution #25-24, unanimous)
• Approved assessment of past-due refuse charges to property taxes for 19 properties (Resolution #26-24, unanimous)
• Approved assessment of past-due city charges (citations, fire services, lawn mowing) to Renville County taxes for seven properties (Resolution #27-24, unanimous)
• Approved assessment of past-due city charges to Redwood County taxes for one property (Resolution #28-24, unanimous)
• Approved Minnesota Department of Health service line letters for mailing to residents (unanimous)
• Approved MDH Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Evaluation Report (unanimous)
• Set an Ad Hoc meeting for November 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm (unanimous)

Council

The Renville City Council will canvass the municipal election and declare results via Resolution 24-24. They will also vote on utility assessments (Resolution 25-24), refuse assessments (Resolution 26-24), and charges to Renville and Redwood counties. Additionally, the council will consider approving MDH service line letters and a sourcewater protection plan evaluation report.

• Resolution 24-24: Canvassing returns of municipal election and declaring results
• Resolution 25-24: Utility assessments
• Resolution 26-24: Refuse assessments
• Invoice payment batch 10/24/2024 – 10/29/2024 for $55,277.78
• Consider approval of MDH Service Line Letters and Sourcewater Protection Plan Implementation Evaluation Report

Council

The Renville City Council will hold a public hearing on tax assessments and consider approving a $60,450.48 invoice batch. Discussion items include a violation letter, Economic Development Authority matters, CGMC policy committees, and transient merchant permits. An action item is Resolution 23-24 accepting donations.

• Public hearing on tax assessments
• Invoice payment batch 10/8/24-10/18/24 for $60,450.48
• Discussion of violation letter
• Discussion of transient merchant permits
• Resolution 23-24 accepting donations

October 28 Council

The council approved Resolution #23-24 accepting a $117,655.98 donation from the Renville Lions Club for pickleball/basketball courts at Central Park. They also approved paying $60,450.48 in invoices, authorized a violation letter to Mr. Skjefte, and directed staff to organize a workshop on forming an Economic Development Authority.

• Accepted $117,655.98 Lions Club donation for pickleball/basketball courts (Resolution #23-24, 3-0)
• Approved $60,450.48 in payables (3-0)
• Authorized violation letter to Mr. Skjefte (3-0)
• Directed staff to gather participants for EDA workshop (3-0)
• Approved October 14, 2024 council minutes (3-0)
• Approved EDC report (3-0)
• Approved administrator's report (3-0)
• Approved mayor's report (3-0)

Council

The City Council will discuss an agreement for law enforcement services and consider zoning permits. Action items include a street closure request, a gambling permit, and new fire department personnel. A budget meeting precedes the regular meeting at 5:00 pm.

• Agreement for Law Enforcement Services
• Zoning Permit(s)
• Renville Events Committee Street Closure Request
• Approve Knights of Columbus Gambling Permit
• Approve New Fire Department Personnel - Mitch Treml

Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss land negotiations involving HealthPartners. The council is scheduled to consider a Letter of Intent from HealthPartners.

• Discussion regarding HealthPartners Land Negotiations
• Consideration of Letter of Intent from HealthPartners

The Renville City Council approved a Letter of Intent from HealthPartners regarding land negotiations. The motion passed with ayes from councilors Gasca, Van Hove, and Peterson; two members were absent.

• Approved Letter of Intent with HealthPartners for land negotiations (3-0)

September 23 Council

The Renville City Council approved a $921,649.75 tax levy for 2025, collectible in 2025, and adopted several resolutions including new 911 addresses for Sullivan Estates lots, a backup polling place for the 2024 election, and an updated Human Resources Policy Guide. The council also approved nuisance abatement steps, a streetlight for North Park, and an A/V equipment policy for the Community Center.

• Approved 2025 tax levy of $921,649.75 (Resolution 22-24)
• Approved updated Human Resources Policy and Procedures Guide
• Approved addition of a streetlight for North Park Playground area
• Approved Community Center A/V Equipment Policy
• Approved nuisance abatement next steps
• Approved Industrial Wastewater Discharge permits for Southern MN Beet Sugar Coop and Cliff Viessman, Inc.
• Declared 2002 Mobile Trailer as surplus (Resolution 14-24)
• Designated Renville County West Public School as backup polling place for 2024 elections (Resolution 21-24)

Council

The Renville City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2024, preceded by a budget meeting at 5:00 pm. Key action items include approving an updated Human Resources Policy and Procedures Guide, adding a streetlight for the North Park Playground Area, and setting a Tax Assessment Public Hearing for October 28. The council will also consider several resolutions, including surplus property, donations, 911 address assignments, a backup polling location, and the preliminary levy. Invoices payable total $86,745.10.

• Invoice payment batch 9/5/24-9/17/24 for $86,745.10
• Consider approval of updated Human Resources Policy and Procedures Guide
• Consider recommendation to add a streetlight for North Park Playground Area
• Set Tax Assessment Public Hearing for October 28
• Resolution 22-24 Set Preliminary Levy

September 9 Council

The Renville City Council approved a $17,980 LED lighting project for the Community Center through Community Electric, and authorized pursuing a CIF grant for the project. The council also approved a $4,000 sale of the 813 Main Street North property, accepted a $10,000 SEH variance assistance proposal, and approved multiple payments including $27,930 for sanitary sewer work on the South Main Street project. All votes were unanimous among the six council members present.

• Approved Community Center LED lighting project for $17,980 (6-0)
• Authorized pursuit of CIF grant for lighting project (6-0)
• Accepted $4,000 offer for 813 Main Street North property (6-0)
• Approved SEH variance assistance proposal at $10,000 (6-0)
• Approved $27,930 payment to Chris Knight Excavation for sanitary sewer work (6-0)
• Approved $25,960 payment to Sullivan's Electric for development fees (6-0)
• Approved CAT payloader lease with $1 balloon option (6-0)
• Approved variance requests for three properties at 710 Main St N, 718 Main St N, and 108 2nd St SE (6-0)

Council

The Renville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three variance requests at 710 and 718 Main St N and 108 2nd St SE. They will also consider a property offer for 813 Main Street North, approve a $156,401.12 invoice batch, and discuss MPCA permit variance assistance and community center lighting.

• Public hearings and votes on variance requests for Roberto Ramirez (710 Main St N), Humberto Ramirez Jr. (718 Main St N), and Anita Hieng (108 2nd St SE)
• Invoice payment batch of $156,401.12 for August 23–September 5, 2024
• Consideration of an offer for 813 Main Street North property
• Discussion and possible action on SEH proposal for MPCA permit variance assistance
• Consideration of payment to Sullivan’s Electric for Main Street South Project related costs

Council

The Renville City Council will hold a public hearing on an alley vacation and consider several resolutions, including the vacation and a donation. They will also discuss and potentially approve South Main Street water improvements, including a payment application to Chris Knight Excavating, and consider requests to close streets for the museum and Mexican Independence Festival, along with a sound level exception and liquor dispensing permit for Dave's Place. The meeting includes standard items like minutes approval and invoice payments.

• Public hearing and Resolution 12-24 for vacation of alley
• Resolution 13-24 for donation received
• Consider approval of South Main Street water improvements and payment to Chris Knight Excavating
• Requests to close city streets for museum and Mexican Independence Festival (Main Street and Colfax)
• Request to exceed sound level and dispense intoxicating liquor off premises for Mexican Independence Festival and Dave's Place

August 26 Council

The Renville City Council approved several action items including an alley vacation resolution, acceptance of an AV system donation from Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, and the purchase of a Bobcat grader attachment for $10,670.96. They also set public hearings for September 9, 2024, and approved street closures for the Mexican Independence Festival.

• Approved Resolution 12-24 vacating a 20' x 150' alley in Parson's Second Addition, Block 11
• Accepted donation of an Audio Visual System for the Community Center from Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative via Resolution 13-24
• Approved purchase of a Bobcat grader attachment for Public Works at $10,670.96
• Approved closure of Bryant Avenue NW for a museum fundraiser and Main Street/Colfax Street for the Mexican Independence Festival on September 14, 2024
• Set public hearings for Robert Ramirez, Jesus Serrato, and Anita Hieng for September 9, 2024

August 12 Council

The council voted 3-2 to approve North Park improvements Phases 1 and 2 proposed by the Park Moms group, with Mayor Wertish casting the tie-breaking vote. The council also approved a $2,000 sale of 449 NW 2nd Street property to Juan Ramirez, set a public hearing for an alley vacation on August 26, and approved a VOTER funds agreement with Renville County. Jackson Wertish was approved as a new fire department member.

• Approved North Park Improvements Phases 1 and 2 (3-2, Mayor tie-breaker)
• Approved sale of 449 NW 2nd St to Juan Ramirez for $2,000
• Set public hearing for alley vacation on August 26, 2024
• Approved VOTER funds agreement with Renville County
• Approved Jackson Wertish as Renville Fire Department member
• Approved $73,426.70 in invoices payable
• Approved financial reports
• Approved Public Works/Public Safety and Parks & Rec sub-committee minutes

Council

The Renville City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a land offer and possible sale of 449 NW 2nd Street, a proposal for North Park improvements by Park Moms, and a VOTER funds agreement with Renville County. The council will also consider authorizing a lighting survey in all three parks and a security survey in parks, the brush site, and Main Street, as well as setting a public hearing for an alley vacation. Approval of a new fire department member is also on the agenda.

• Consider recommendation to approve North Park Improvements by Park Moms for Phases 1 & 2
• Consider property sale of 449 NW 2nd Street
• Consider approval of VOTER Funds Agreement with Renville County
• Set public hearing for alley vacation
• Invoice payment batch of $73,426.70

July 22 Council

The Renville City Council approved using $23,464.50 in Small City Assistance funds for the South Main Project. They also approved a $1.50/hour pay step for two public works staff who passed licensure exams, adopted a resolution appointing election judges for the 2024 elections, and approved the 2025 budget planning schedule. The council approved the agenda, minutes from July 8, 2024, invoices totaling $178,047.23, and reports from the EDC Committee, HR Committee, and City Administrator.

• Approved $23,464.50 in Small City Assistance funds for the South Main Project
• Approved a $1.50/hour pay increase for PW staff Matt Roxberg and Dan Johnson for passing licensure exams
• Adopted Resolution 11-24 appointing election judges for the 2024 elections
• Approved the 2025 Budget Planning Schedule with start times at 5:00 p.m.
• Approved the agenda, minutes from July 8, 2024, and invoices totaling $178,047.23
• Approved EDC Committee, HR Committee, and City Administrator reports

Council

The City Council will consider approving $178,047.23 in invoices, setting a 2025 budget planning schedule, and directing small city assistance funds. They will also discuss a Friends of the Arts request, zoning permits, and transient merchant permits.

• Invoice payment batch 7/9/2024 - 7/16/2024 for $178,047.23
• Consider approval of 2025 Budget Planning Schedule
• Consider approval of direction for Small City Assistance
• Resolution 11-24 for Election Judges
• Consider approval of pay steps for Dan Johnson and Matt Roxberg

Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 8, 2024, with a mix of routine business and discussion items. The council will approve invoices totaling $71,773.65 and review financial reports, then discuss engineering services with SEH, a housing partnership proposal, and zoning permits. Action items include forgiving a $125.69 sewer charge and accepting a donation via Resolution 10-24.

• Invoice payment batch 06/20/2024 – 07/02/2024 in the amount of $71,773.65
• Discussion with Justin Black, SEH, on public improvement process, project representative services, and general engineering agreement amendment
• Renville County & SW MN Housing Partnership Proposal
• Consider recommendation to forgive $125.69 of Bruce Varpness sewer charge
• Resolution 10-24 accepting donation

July 8 Council

The Renville City Council approved several action items, including a $15,000 not-to-exceed agreement with SEH for the public improvement process, a $2,500 addendum for general engineering services, and a resolution accepting a $1,000 donation from the Renville Lions Club for a parks/courts project. They also waived building permit fees for seven residential lots and forgave $125.69 in sewer charges for a resident. The meeting included approval of invoices totaling $71,773.65 and routine reports.

• Approved SEH Public Improvement Process with a not-to-exceed of $15,000
• Approved SEH General Engineering Agreement Addendum for $2,500
• Waived WAC/SAC and Building Permit Fees for 7 residential lots
• Forgave $125.69 in sewer charges for Bruce Varpness
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Renville Lions Club for Parks/Courts Project

Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals, a $57,452.31 invoice batch, and financial reports. Discussion items include a presentation from the Coalition of Greater MN Cities, the project scale for 1800 Park Ave LLC (Forsman Farms), and zoning permits. Action items include hiring Cindy Oestreich as City Clerk and considering a conditional use permit addendum for 1800 Park Ave LLC.

• Invoice payment batch 06/07/2024 – 06/18/2024 in the amount of $57,452.31
• Consider HR recommendation to hire Cindy Oestreich as City Clerk
• Consider Conditional Use Permit Addendum for 1800 Park Ave. LLC
• Discussion: 1800 Park Ave LLC (Forsman Farms) Project Scale
• Discussion: Darrin Lee, Coalition of Greater MN Cities

Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve invoices totaling $90,285.64 and discuss several items including the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, parks donation account, zoning permits, and transient merchant permits. The main action item is considering the 2024-2025 RCW School Resource Officer Agreement.

• Invoice payment batch 05/22/2024 – 6/06/2024 in the amount of $90,285.64
• Consider 2024-2025 RCW School Resource Officer Agreement
• Discussion: 2023 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
• Discussion: Parks Donation Account
• Discussion: Zoning Permit(s) and Transient Merchant Permit(s)

June 10 Council

The Renville City Council approved changing City Hall hours to Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Fridays closed, effective immediately. They also approved the 2024-25 School Resource Officer agreement with RCW, added a $395 Deposit Slip module to the Banyon utility billing system, and authorized the City Administrator to close City Hall as needed. A total of $90,285.64 in invoices was approved.

• Approved City Hall hours change to Monday-Thursday 8-4, closed Fridays (3-0)
• Approved 2024-25 SRO Agreement with RCW (3-0)
• Added Banyon Deposit Slip module for $395 (3-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to close City Hall as needed (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Hillyard AGM batteries for ride-on vacuum cleaner (3-0)
• Approved $90,285.64 in invoices payable (3-0)
• Approved HR Committee report (3-0)
• Approved City Administrator report (3-0)

Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 28, 2024, with a work session beforehand. The council will discuss sidewalk projects, a stormwater plan recap, and vote on several requests from Main Street Bar for a street dance and bean bag tournament, including liquor dispensing, street closure, and noise exemption. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and an invoice payment of $38,837.87.

• Invoice payment batch 05/04/2024 – 05/21/2024 in the amount of $38,837.87
• Discussion: Renville Lions-Pickleball Sidewalk
• Discussion: Napa Sidewalk
• Action: Main Street Bar request to dispense intoxicating liquor for street dance
• Action: Main Street Bar request to close city street for bean bag tournament

May 28 Council

The City Council held a work session to discuss MPAA wastewater permit limits and monitoring requirements. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

Council

The Renville City Council will vote on the 2023 financial audit, an SEH agreement for a resident project representative, and assessment waiver terms for the Main Street South Project. It will also consider waiving Community Center fees for a Reality Fair, a blight removal grant agreement for 813 Main Street North, and contractors for that work. Discussion items include the audit, project assessments, and zoning permits. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and a $158,395.39 invoice batch.

• Approve 2023 City of Renville Financial Audit
• SEH Agreement for Resident Project Representative for Main Street South Project
• Consider Assessment Waiver Terms for Main Street South Project
• Consider Blight Removal Grant Agreement for 813 Main Street North
• Resolution 09-24 Assigning a 911 Address

May 13 Council

The Renville City Council approved the 2023 city audit, set assessment terms for the South Main Street Project at 5.2% interest over 10 years, and approved a $5,000 Renville County blight grant for 813 Main Street North. The council also approved the SEH Resident Project Representative Agreement, accepted bids for blight removal, waived the Community Center rental fee for the Reality Fair, and adopted Resolution 09-24 assigning a 911 address of 524 Second Street Southwest. All votes were unanimous among the five council members present.

• Approved 2023 City Audit (unanimous)
• Set South Main Street Project assessment terms at 5.2% interest for 10 years (unanimous)
• Approved SEH Resident Project Representative Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved contractor warranty bond at 25% for 2 years for South Main Street Project (unanimous)
• Approved Renville County Grant Agreement for $5,000 for blight property removal at 813 N Main Street (unanimous)
• Accepted bids from CMF and Advanced Health & Safety for blight removal at 813 N Main Street (unanimous)
• Waived Community Center rental fee for Reality Fair (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 09-24 assigning 911 address 524 Second Street Southwest (unanimous)

April 22 Council

The council approved the Stormwater Resiliency Assessment and Action Plan and scheduled a public open house for May 14. It also approved up to $1,500 for Renville Events Committee advertising for Sugar Beet Days, $150 for the MN River Valley Scenic Byway Alliance, and a fire department purchase order for a rescue truck. A resolution declaring a Hurst spreader and cutter as surplus was adopted. The council also approved the Citizen Service Line Inventory Letter and set an HR Committee meeting for April 29.

• Approved Stormwater Resiliency Assessment and Action Plan (4-0)
• Scheduled public open house for May 14 at 6:00 pm (4-0)
• Approved up to $1,500 to Renville Events Committee for Sugar Beet Days advertising (4-0)
• Approved $150 request to MN River Valley Scenic Byway Alliance (4-0)
• Approved all street closure requests for Sugar Beet Days (4-0)
• Approved request to exceed permissible noise levels for Sugar Beet Days Street Dance (4-0)
• Approved Fire Department purchase order for a rescue truck (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #08-24 declaring Hurst spreader and cutter as surplus (4-0)

Council

The Renville City Council will consider approving a Stormwater Resiliency Assessment & Action Plan, set a public open house for it, and decide on a citizen service line inventory letter. They will also vote on multiple street closure requests for community events, a surplus property resolution, and a fire department rescue truck purchase. The agenda includes approval of a $54,451.94 invoice batch and various committee reports.

• Approve Stormwater Resiliency Assessment & Action Plan
• Set public open house for stormwater resiliency meeting
• Approve up to $1,500 to REC for Sugar Beet Days advertising
• Approve $150 to MN River Valley Scenic Byway Alliance
• Resolution 08-24 declaring property as surplus

Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 8, 2024, with a public hearing on a variance request from Gary and Norma Anderson. The council will also discuss a liquor violation at Main Street Bar & Grill and consider several action items, including new job descriptions, advertising for a city clerk, a pay step for Dan Johnson, a liability waiver form, and 2024 fire contracts. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, invoices ($64,301.65), and financial reports.

• Public hearing and action on Gary and Norma Anderson variance request
• Invoice payment batch 03/21/2024 – 04/02/2024 for $64,301.65
• Discussion of Main Street Bar & Grill liquor violation
• Consider approval of new job descriptions and advertising for City Clerk
• Consider 2024 fire contracts

April 8 Council

The council approved a $500 fine and one-day liquor license suspension for Main Street Bar & Grill after a violation reported by the sheriff's department. They also approved a variance for a utility building, job descriptions for city clerk and administrative assistant, a pay step increase for an employee, and fire department contracts for five townships. The meeting included approval of invoices totaling $64,301.65 and monthly financials.

• Fined Main Street Bar & Grill $500 and suspended liquor license for one day (April 14) (2-0-1)
• Approved variance for Gary and Norma Anderson to move a 12'x24' utility building onto their property (3-0)
• Approved job descriptions for City Clerk and Administrative Assistant/Utility Clerk (3-0)
• Allowed up to $1,000 from Administration Budget for advertising City Clerk job opening (3-0)
• Approved $1.50/hour pay step increase for Dan Johnson (3-0)
• Approved 'Does Not Waive' on Liability Coverage Waiver Form for LMCIT insurance (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Fire Department Contracts for Crooks, Emmet, Ericson, Flora, and Sacred Heart townships (3-0)
• Approved invoices payable totaling $64,301.65 (3-0)

Council

The Renville City Council is meeting to approve a $106,986.12 invoice batch and take action on several items, including setting citywide clean-up days, approving an audio/visual equipment project for the Community Center, and setting a public hearing for a variance. The council will also consider resolutions for National Night Out and accepting a pledge.

• Invoice payment batch of $106,986.12 for 03/07/2024-03/20/2024
• Recommendation to set Citywide Clean-up Days for June 11-13, Noon-7:00 pm
• Consider approval of Audio/Visual Equipment Project in Community Center
• Recommendation to approve Novotny Electrical for Community Center A/V Electrical
• Set public hearing for Gary Anderson variance

March 25 Council

The council approved a new audio/visual system for the Community Center, with the city covering electrical wiring costs from Novotny Electric. They also set citywide clean-up days for June 11-13, noon-7 pm, and passed resolutions authorizing solicitation for National Night Out and accepting a $500 pledge from Emmet Township for the Community Center.

• Approved A/V project for Community Center (4-0)
• Approved Novotny Electric bid for electrical work on A/V project (4-0)
• Set citywide clean-up days for June 11-13, noon-7 pm (4-0)
• Set public hearing for variance application by Gary and Norma Anderson (4-0)
• Passed Resolution 06-24 authorizing solicitation for National Night Out (4-0)
• Passed Resolution 07-24 accepting $500 pledge from Emmet Township for Community Center (4-0)
• Approved invoices payable totaling $106,986.12 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 11 council meeting and committee reports (4-0)

March 11 Council

The Renville City Council approved a list of payables totaling $158,507.91 and a supplemental agreement with SEH for stormwater resilience work. The council also approved minutes from previous meetings and committee reports. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved agenda (motion by Gasca, seconded by Van Hove Jr.)
• Approved minutes from Feb 12 regular meeting and Feb 16 special meeting
• Approved payables totaling $158,507.91
• Approved monthly financial reports
• Approved Ad Hoc Committee minutes from Feb 21
• Approved Active Living Committee minutes from Feb 22
• Approved HR Committee minutes from Feb 23 and Mar 8
• Approved SEH supplemental agreement for stormwater resilience project

Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting with public comments from Renville County on a childcare grant and from assistant fire chiefs on a truck request. The council will also approve a batch of invoices totaling $158,507.91 and review financial reports. A supplemental agreement with SEH is listed as an action item, but no details are provided in the agenda.

• Invoice payment batch 02/07/2024 – 03/06/2024 for $158,507.91
• Public comment: Childcare ED Grant by Stefanie Ryan, Renville County
• Public comment: Fire Department Truck Request by Assistant Chiefs Nick Wulf and Josh Dahl
• Action item: SEH Supplemental Agreement (no details in agenda)

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Sullivan Estates developers agreement. No action is listed on the agenda, so the council will only discuss the item.

• Discussion of Sullivan Estates developers agreement

Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a variance for Jim and Jen Sullivan. The meeting includes discussions on the Sullivan Estates developers agreement, wastewater treatment facility needs, and a lead service line inventory.

• Public hearing for Jim and Jen Sullivan variance
• Sullivan Estates developers agreement and plat consideration
• Invoice payment batch of $201,685.39
• Resolution 04-24 regarding 2024 Presidential Primary election judges
• Resolution 05-24 accepting donations

February 12 Council

The Renville City Council approved the plat for Sullivan's Estates, a duplex development requiring a variance for side yard setbacks. The council also passed resolutions appointing election judges for the 2024 Presidential Nomination Primary and accepting a donation of thermal camera kits for the fire department. Invoices totaling $201,685.39 were approved, and monthly financials were accepted.

• Approved plat for Sullivan's Estates duplex development (3-0)
• Passed Resolution 04-24 appointing election judges for 2024 Presidential Nomination Primary (3-0)
• Passed Resolution 05-24 accepting donation of 2 FLIR K1 Thermal Camera Kits for fire department (3-0)
• Approved invoices payable totaling $201,685.39 (3-0)
• Approved monthly financials including revenue/expenditure reports (3-0)
• Set HR Committee Meeting for February 23 at 3:00 pm (3-0)
• Scheduled Ad Hoc Meeting for February 21 at 5:30 pm (3-0)
• Approved minutes from January 22, 2024 council meeting (3-0)

Council

The Renville City Council is holding a regular meeting with routine approvals, including minutes, invoices, and financial reports. They will also consider a resolution accepting donations. Public comments are scheduled from representatives of SEH and Northland Securities.

• Invoice payment batch 12/27/2023 - 01/16/2024 in the amount of $32,818.93
• Resolution 03-24 Accepting Donations
• Revenue-Expenditure Budget Report
• Cash Balance Report
• Local Improvement Report

Council

The Renville City Council is holding its regular meeting to handle routine administrative matters. They will approve the agenda, minutes, and a $163,533.06 invoice payment batch. The council will also elect a vice president for 2024, approve committee assignments, and consider a contract with Northland Securities.

• Invoice payment batch of $163,533.06
• Election of Council Vice President for 2024
• Resolution 01-24 Approving Committees
• Resolution 02-24 Approving Appointments and Depositories
• Consider Northland Securities Engagement Letter

January 8 Council

The Renville City Council approved $163,533.06 in invoices payable, adopted resolutions appointing members to 2024 committees and designating official positions and depositories, and elected Dave Grund as Vice President of the Council. The council also authorized up to $3,100 for granite fines to extend a road to Brandon Sullivan's property on 2nd Street SW, with Sullivan providing labor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

• Approved agenda (3-2, with Grund, Peterson, Zaske in favor)
• Approved December 26, 2023 meeting minutes (3-2, with Gasca, Peterson, Van Hove in favor)
• Approved $163,533.06 in invoices payable (3-2, with Gasca, Grund, Peterson in favor)
• Authorized up to $3,100 for granite fines to extend road to Brandon Sullivan's property on 2nd Street SW, with Sullivan providing labor (3-2, with Gasca, Peterson, Van Hove in favor)
• Approved City Administrator's Report (3-2, with Grund, Peterson, Van Hove in favor)
• Elected Dave Grund as Vice President of the City Council for 2024 (2-0, with Grund abstaining)
• Approved Northland Securities Engagement Letter (3-2, with Grund, Peterson, Van Hove in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 01-24 appointing 2024 committees and boards (3-0)