Rockville public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The council will decide on the 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for employees, adopt the 2024 tax levy and annual budget, and amend the fund balance. Other items include approving bills and resolutions.
- Resolution to set 2024 employee COLA
- Adoption of 2024 Tax Levy and Budget
- Amendment to Fund Balance
Council
The City Council will discuss the purchase of a loader or tractor for public works and review a proposal to donate the Rocori Trail to the Minnesota DNR. The meeting also includes discussions on reducing letters of credit for local developments and reviewing October 2023 bills.
- Purchase of Massey Ferguson 5S.145 tractor for $140,611.40 or a John Deere 544L loader for $206,300.00
- Proposal to donate the Rocori Trail and corridor to the Minnesota DNR
- Reduction of Brentwood Hills Second Addition surety from $1,068,000 to $182,000
- Approval of October 2023 paid bills
- MOU regarding Eichi Development work to allow city snow plowing
Planning Commission
The Planning/Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 4, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2023.
Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a moratorium on cannabis law, the 2024 preliminary budget, and future equipment purchases. The meeting also includes resolutions to accept August donations for the Fire Relief fund and approve various planning and fire department items.
- Proposed ordinance regulating cannabis use in public places
- Resolution 2023-26: Acceptance of $52.00 from Lion of Cold Spring and $18.00 from Rockville Lions Club
- Resolution 2023-27: Approving two new probationary firefighters
- Resolution 2023-28: Granting a variance for Jag Properties LLC
- Resolution 2023-29: Approving Administrative Minor Subdivision Plat Voigts
Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2023-124 to amend city water fees and charges. The meeting also includes discussions on a test well agreement for the Voigts property and various department reports.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 2023-124 amending City Water Fees and Charges
- Engineer Report: Test Well Agreement for Voigts Property
- Approval of July 2023 bills paid
- Workshop discussion on Hwy 23 Petition
- Workshop discussion on cannabis law updates
Council
The Rockville City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2023-123 to update city sewer fees. The meeting also includes a workshop to discuss Broadway Street crosswalks, golf cart registration, and various public works projects.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 2023-123 regarding City Sewer Fee updates
- Resolution 2023-24: Awarding the 2023 Crack Sealing Contract
- Variance Application: Volkmuth property variance request
- Public Works: Discussion of 4th Street drainage quotes and gravel road extensions
- Special Event: Approval for The Hideaway Bar car show on 09/24/23
Council
The Rockville City Council will meet to discuss several infrastructure projects, including PIP lift station bonds and road repairs. The agenda also includes reviewing the City Administrator finalist screening process and approving various municipal reports.
- Resolution 2023-19: Issuance of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds for PIP Lift Station
- State funding of $1,201,000 for repair of lift stations
- Resolution 2023-18: Acceptance of $2,200 donation from Rockville Lions Club
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-122 regarding MN Basic Code amendments
- Approval of gravel quotes for 93rd Ave, 73rd Ave, 227th St, 80th Ave, and 123rd turn around
Council
The City Council will review workshop items including road graveling, seal coating, and updated fee schedules. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a complaint about a property at 125 Broadway Street and the acceptance of the 2022 audit report.
- Graveling of 93rd Ave, 73rd Ave, and 227th St
- Seal coating for City Hall, Firehall, Community Park, Water Test house, and various walking paths
- Review of updated City fee schedule including permit and license costs
- Acceptance of the 2022 Audit Report by BerganKDV
- Resolution 2023-16 regarding the sale of Prairie Industrial Lift Station
Council
The Special City Council meeting will address personnel matters including wage step approvals for Bill Becker and Interim Judy Neu. The Council will also review the City Administrator job description, requirements, and posting.
- Approval of wage steps for Bill Becker and Interim Judy Neu
- Discussion regarding the appointment of an Interim City Administrator
- Review of revised City Administrator/Clerk job description and minimum requirements
- Review of City Administrator job posting and task list
Council
The City Council will consider appointing Judy Neu as Interim City Administrator following Rena Weber's departure. The meeting also includes discussions on a new truck for Public Works, lift station funding, and a kayak shuttle proposal.
- Appointment of Judy Neu as Interim City Administrator
- Public Hearing regarding Wellhead Protection Plan Amendment Part 2
- Resolution 2023-11: Acceptance of March 2023 Donations
- Discussion of PIP lift station funding and bonding
- Review of 2023 crackfilling quotes and sealcoating bidding documents
Council
The Rockville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2023-121, which amends the zoning code to establish five-year terms and a two-term limit for Planning Commission members. The council will also discuss hiring a Lead Superintendent of Streets, consider charging fees for special events, and approve February 2023 donations and bills.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-121 amending Planning Commission membership terms to five years, max two successive terms
- Discussion on whether to charge fees for special events
- Consideration of hiring a Lead Superintendent of Streets
- Resolution 2023-08 accepting $50 donation from Joseph & Gladys Kustritz for youth baseball
- Approval of February 2023 bills paid, including $11,728 for fire apparatus repair and $11,062 for fire hall door installation
Council
The Rockville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution 2023-06, authorizing a Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Exempt Permit for the Rockville Fire Relief Association at Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church on March 24, 2023. The council will also receive an update on the city administrator search and discuss next steps, including options for interviewing semi-finalists on March 22, 2023.
- Resolution 2023-06: Authorization for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Exempt Permit for the Rockville Fire Relief Association at 103 Broadway Street West on March 24, 2023.
- City Administrator search update and next steps, including options to invite semi-finalists for interviews on March 22, 2023.
Council
The Rockville City Council will discuss and take action on several items including a gambling license for Optimist of St. Cloud, repair of Fire Department Unit #5, and proposed fees and rules for special events. The agenda also includes approval of January 2023 bills paid totaling $27,516.61, a conditional use permit for Harren, and scheduling of interviews for an administrator candidate.
- Gambling license for Optimist of St. Cloud
- Fire Department Unit #5 repair (estimate approved 12/14/22)
- Special events fees and rules discussion
- Conditional use permit (CUP) for Harren
- All State Traffic Control invoice for additional sign removal at $3,150
Council
The Rockville City Council will hold a public hearing on a new city fee schedule (excluding water/sewer) and consider annual appointments, fire department equipment estimates, garbage hauling, and a gambling application. The meeting also includes a workshop on public works, a concept plan from the Planning Commission, and administrative items.
- Public Hearing – Ordinance 2023-120 City Fee Schedule (Exclude Water/Sewer)
- Fire Department estimates for emergency apparatus maintenance, unit 3 tires, garage doors, and cascade
- Gambling Application 15
- Garbage Hauling discussion
- Resolution 2023-02 accepting December 2022 donations ($355.17 from Rockville Lions Club, $500 from Coldspring)
Council
The Rockville City Council is meeting to approve the hiring of new city employees and a resolution adjusting pay steps for certain positions. They will also receive an update on the city administrator search and decide whether to interview semi-finalists or re-post the position.
- Approval of hiring new city employees
- Resolution 2023-01 amending steps for Lead Superintendent Parks (Step 1), Lead Superintendent Water/Sewer (Step 5), Lead Superintendent Streets (Step 8), and Receptionist/Admin. Asst. (Step 4)
- City administrator search update and decision on next steps: interview semi-finalists or re-post