Rockville public meetings in 2020
31 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The City Council will meet to discuss and decide on several administrative and infrastructure items. Key actions include approving plans and authorizing bidding for a new Public Works building.
- Resolution 2020-54: Approve plans and specs and authorize bidding for Public Works Building
- Amending Resolution 2020-47 regarding Refuse Hauler License
- Maine Prairie Township Fire Service Contract/Agreement
- Discussion on Stickney Hill Dairy
- Discussion on Ditch 17 and IT Equipment
Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2021 annual budget and tax levy. The body will also consider an ordinance amending water surface regulations for Pleasant Lake and Grand Lake.
- Resolution 2020-52: Adopting the 2021 Tax Levy and 2021 Annual Budget
- Ordinance 2020-111: Amending Water Surface Ordinance 2020-96
- Resolution 2020-50: 2021 Annual Tobacco License Renewal
- Resolution 2020-51: Renew Realtor Agreement
- Public hearing regarding surface use of Pleasant Lake and Grand Lake
Planning Commission
The December 1, 2020, Planning/Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
Council
The Council will review the proposed 2021 budget, including wage adjustments for certain positions. Additional items include updates on Stickney Hill, the Public Works building, and several resolutions regarding donations and municipal administration.
- 2021 Budget review including summary and wage adjustments
- Resolution 2020-40: Acceptance of $6,000 donation from ALS Ornamental Welding and Iron for fire department lockers
- Resolution 2020-41: Designation of City Hall as a 2021 polling place
- Resolution 2020-42: Acceptance of 2019 HMEP Grant
- Resolution 2020-43: Sign Variance for Love’s Travel Stop
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a variance request for a 1,200 square foot sign at a height of 150 feet and an increase in impervious surface requirements. The project is located at the intersection of State Highway 23 and Interstate 94.
- Sign variance: 1,200 sq ft sign at 150 feet height
- Impervious surface variance for B-2 Zoning District
- Love’s Travel Stop project at State Hwy 23 and Interstate 94
Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Public Works building, a fire contract with Maine Prairie Township, and the Cares Act. The meeting includes decisions on a side yard variance and the extension of a temporary SIU agreement with Stickney Hill.
- Side yard variance application for 25788 Lake Road
- Extension of Temporary SIU Agreement with Stickney Hill
- BerganKDV Audit Services Contract
- Acceptance of donations: $1,089.62 from Rockville Lions Club and $500.00 from Stearns Electric Round Up
- 2021 Stearns County Sheriffs Policing Agreement
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request to allow a garage addition to be 9 feet from a side-yard property line. The body will also review building permits issued in September 2020.
- Public hearing for side yard variance at 25788 Lake Road
- Review of September 2020 building permits
- Roofing permit for 509 Aspen Ct W valued at $17,080.88
- Roofing permit for 21108 Fowler Rd valued at $50,508.00
Council
The City Council will discuss the 2021 budget and a fire protection contract with Maine Prairie Township. The body is deciding on a preliminary tax levy and a zoning ordinance amendment to Section 31.
- Resolution 2020-33: Adoption of the 2021 Preliminary Tax Levy
- Ordinance 2020-110: Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 31
- Maine Prairie Township fire protection contract (Year 1: $25,750.00, Year 2: $26,523.00, Year 3: $27,318.00)
- Resolution 2020-32: Qualified Minor Subdivision for Jesse L. Johnson
- Removal of Declaration of Restriction for Hansen Property PIN 76.42241.0200
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss a request from Jesse L. Johnson to subdivide 2.00 +/- acres from a larger parcel for building purposes. The body will also review building permits from July and August 2020.
- Qualified Minor Subdivision request for 2.00 +/- acres at 21956 123rd Avenue
Council
The City Council will discuss a one-year permit allowing Stickney Hill Dairy to discharge industrial waste into the Cold Spring wastewater treatment facilities. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2021 budget and a public works building.
- Stickney Hill Dairy one-year permit for industrial discharge
- 2021 Budget discussion
- Public Works Building discussion
- Storm water at 25536 Lake Road
- Council action on Marco Copier
Council
The City Council will hold a work session and meeting to discuss a road and bridge referendum for the November ballot. The body will also consider zoning ordinances and a request to lift a land restriction.
- Road and Bridge referendum for the November ballot
- Request by Brittany and Alec Bublitz to remove Declaration of Restriction at 230th Street
- Resolution 2020-30 regarding Creative Capital Holding/Eichi Rockville Crossing CUP
- Resolution 2020-28 for PLAHA 1-4 Day Temporary Liquor License
- Resolution 2020-31 regarding Postal Addressing
Planning Commission
The August 4, 2020, Planning/Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
Council
The City Council will discuss 2020 liquor license fees and the Public Works Building. The body is also reviewing fire billing for the Maine Prairie Township 210th Street Project and state funding for CARE7.
- 2020 Liquor License Fees
- No Parking Signs for Grand Lake Road near DNR Public Landing
- Maine Prairie Township Fire Billing for 210th Street Project
- The Hideaway Bar Special Event Applications (x4)
- Invoices for Voss Plumbing and legal services
Council
The Rockville City Council is meeting to address utility and permitting requirements for Stickney Hill Dairy. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss active and pending litigation.
- Stickney Hill Dairy utilities (water, sewer, meter)
- Stickney Hill Dairy Industrial User Discharge Permit
- Closed meeting regarding active and pending litigation
Council
The City Council will review a preliminary plat for Rockville Crossing and a rezoning of A-40 to B-2. The meeting includes a workshop session and a review of June 2020 bills paid.
- Resolution 2020-xx Approving Preliminary Plat Rockville Crossing
- Ordinance 2020-109 Rezoning A-40 to B-2
- Resolution 2020-xx Conditional Use Permit
- Payment of $8,800.00 to Dezurik Inc for air release values on sewer systems
- Payment of $6,125.00 to BergankDV for financial statement audit services
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposal by Creative Capital Holdings LP to develop 'Rockville Crossing.' The body will discuss a preliminary plat for 130.3 acres, a rezoning request, and a conditional use permit for a travel plaza.
- Preliminary Plat to subdivide 130.3 +/- acres for Rockville Crossing
- Ordinance 2020-109 to rezone Parcel A of Block 1 Lot 1 from A-40 to B-2
- Conditional Use Permit for a travel plaza/gasoline service station
- Review of June 2020 building permits
Council
The City Council will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and intergovernmental agreements. The agenda includes reviews of road work and fire service contracts with Maine Prairie Township.
- 2020 Gravel Road Project on Mitchell and 230th Street
- Maine Prairie Township 210th Street Cooperative Bidding Agreement
- Maine Prairie Township 2020-2021 Fire Contract
- PL Water Trunk Fee schedule
- City Hall roof and siding repair
Council
The City Council is holding a town hall meeting and site visit to gather public input. The discussion concerns the potential approval of an 8-acre solar garden in Eagle Park.
- Public input on proposed 8-acre solar garden in Eagle Park
Council
The City Council is discussing a community solar garden proposal from Innovative Power Systems and reviewing the 2019 year-end audit report. The body is also deciding on a road right-of-way variance and a public works quote.
- Proposed solar garden lease at Eagle Park for roughly $10,000 per year
- Resolution 2020-24: Road ROW variance for Northern Natural Gas Company at 24992 Halfman Rd
- Resolution 2020-23: Acceptance of the 2019 Year End Audit Report
- Resolution 2020-22: Acceptance of $366.78 donation from Rockville Lions Club
- Fireworks permits for Pyrotechnic Display Inc. (July 3) and Monday Pyrotechnic, Inc. (July 4)
Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to address 210th Street and regulations regarding a bar/restaurant. The session includes a closed meeting to discuss active and pending litigation.
- 210th Street
- Bar/Restaurant right-of-way, sidewalk, and trail use
- Bar/Restaurant hours of operation regarding city sidewalk/trail or county right-of-way
- Closed meeting regarding active and pending litigation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a setback variance request for a security fence. The body will also review building permits issued in May 2020.
- Public hearing for Northern Natural Gas Company/Eikmeier setback variance at 24992 Halfman Rd for a 50’ x 100’ chain link fence
- Review of May 2020 building permits
Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2020-108 to amend the Water Service Use Ordinance. The body will also consider rezoning and subdivision applications for Gerald J. Molitor and review quotes for street maintenance.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2020-108 Amending 2019-96 Water Service Use Ordinance
- Gerald J. Molitor rezoning application from Ag-40 to RR
- Gerald J. Molitor qualified minor subdivision with restriction
- Acceptance of $150.00 donation from In Tune Marine for Fire Department equipment
- Review of quotes for street sweeping (ASTEC), road grading (Herberg Construction), and dust control (CMDC and Knife River)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property at 12192 210th Street. The body will also review a subdivision request and a subdivision/rezone concept plan.
- Public hearing: Rezone Ag-40 to RR for Gerald J. Molitor at 12192 210th Street
- Qualified Minor Subdivision request for Gerald J. Molitor
- Jesse Johnson Subdivision/Rezone Concept Plan
- Review of building permits for January through April 2020
- Oath of office for Luke Greiner
Council
The Council will discuss a water service ordinance amendment and review liquor license fee prorates and transfers. The body is also considering a cooperative bidding agreement and fire contract with Maine Prairie Township.
- Ordinance 2020-108 amending 2019-96 Water Service Ordinance
- Liquor license name change and transfer for Eddies on Grand vs Grand Lake Grill Inc.
- Maine Prairie Township Cooperative Bidding Agreement
- Maine Prairie Township 2020-2021 Fire Contract
- 2020 Crack Fill Project
Council
The Rockville City Council workshop and regular meeting scheduled for April 8, 2020, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of urgent agenda items and considerations regarding COVID-19.
Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss subdivision concept plans and a sewer and water rate analysis. The meeting includes decisions on February 2020 bills and the formal acceptance of a donation for fire department equipment.
- Gerald Molitor 20-acre Subdivision Concept Plan 2
- Jesse Johnson Subdivision/Rezone Concept Plan 3
- Resolution 2020-14: Acceptance of $3,150.00 donation from Rockville Lions Club for Fire Department Equipment
- Resolution 2020-15: 2020 Crack Fill Project
- Well Head Protection Plan Update Consultant Services
Planning Commission
The Planning/Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 3, 2020, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
Council
The City Council will discuss a utility rate study and bond refunding during a workshop session. The meeting includes decisions on a general obligation refunding note and updates to the city's fee and charges schedule.
- Resolution 2020-13: Authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of $365,000 General Obligation Refunding Note, Series 2020A
- Ordinance 2020-106: Updating City Fee and Charges Schedule
- Resolution 2020-10: Acceptance of $200.00 donation for Rockville Fire Department
- Resolution 2020-11: Approving LG220 MN Lawful Gambling Permit for Sportsman’s Club
- Resolution 2020-12: Supporting RTCB Federal Grant Application
Planning Commission
The February 4, 2020, Planning/Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
Council
The City Council will discuss city fees, zoning ordinances, and annual resolutions. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a fire billing ordinance and amendments to the city zoning ordinance.
- Public hearing for Fire Billing Ordinance (Ordinance 2020-104)
- Public hearing for Zoning Ordinance amendments (Ordinance 2020-105)
- Rezoning for Neitzke.LMN Properties LLC (Ordinance 2020-103)
- Final Plat and Developers Agreement for Lutgen.Hilltop Woods
- Acceptance of December 2019 donations: $500 from Coldspring and $616.92 from Rockville Lions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for a 60-acre parcel and a sign variance. The body will also consider a final plat for a residential development and a minor subdivision request.
- Public hearing to rezone 60 +/- acres from Ag-40 to RR for Lysa Marie Neitzke dba LMN Properties LLC at 25287 County Road 139
- Public hearing for a 30-foot high free-standing sign variance for Frances Lenzmeier dba Mastermark / Stickney Hill Dairy at 1380 Prairie Drive
- Final plat for Hilltop Woods to subdivide 30 +/- acres into five lots for John and Lisa Lutgen
- Qualified minor subdivision of a 5-acre building site for Lysa Marie Neitzke dba LMN Properties LLC
- Discussion of the Interstate 94/Highway 23 Corridor Sign Ordinance