Park Rapids public meetings in 2021
51 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12-28-21
The Park Rapids City Council will meet to approve various payments, board appointments, and the 2022 meeting schedule. The body is also considering changes to the Fire Department Organizational Handbook and a resolution regarding the Local General Rate Sales Tax.
- Call for public hearing on January 11th, 2022 for a proposed drug paraphernalia ordinance
- Payables of $231,964.62 and prepaids of $880,199.01
- Payment of $193,140.54 for second half of 2021 TIF payments
- Disbursement of $6,500.00 from AIS Funds to Hubbard County Environmental Services
- Payment of $5,812.63 to Lexipol for law enforcement policy manual updates
12-28-21
The City Council will consider a call for a public hearing on a proposed drug paraphernalia ordinance and a resolution regarding a local general rate sales tax. The meeting also includes the approval of various city payments and board re-appointments.
- Call for public hearing on January 11, 2022, for a proposed drug paraphernalia ordinance
- Payment of $193,140.54 for second half of 2021 TIF payments
- Payment of $6,500.00 from AIS funds to Hubbard County Environmental Services
- Payment of $5,812.63 to Lexipol for law enforcement policy manual updates
- Proposed resolution regarding the local general rate sales tax for state legislature submission
12-14-21
The City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and vote on the final 2022 General Fund Budget and property tax levy. The body will also consider a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2026.
- Resolution #2021-189: Adopt Final Property Tax Levy for Tax Year Payable 2022
- Resolution #2021-188: Adopt Final General Fund Budget for the Year 2022
- Resolution #2021-190: Adopt Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (2022-2026)
- Payment of $24,556.60 to Apex Engineering
- Payables of $95,183.86 and Prepaids of $126,932.50
12-14-21
The City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and decide on the final General Fund Budget and property tax levy for 2022. The body will also consider a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2026.
- Adoption of Final General Fund Budget for 2022
- Adoption of Final Property Tax Levy for tax year payable 2022
- Adoption of Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (2022-2026)
- Payment of $24,556.60 to Apex Engineering
- Approval of $95,183.86 in payables and $126,932.50 in prepaids
11-23-21
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding delinquent utility bills and consider certifying those bills to the Hubbard County Auditor. The body is also reviewing various city payments and personnel pay increases.
- Public hearing regarding delinquent utility bills
- Payables of $197,999.34 and prepaids of $102,894.47
- Payment of $28,563.50 to Elsner Well Drilling, Inc.
- Payment of $3,162.00 to Black Diamond Concrete
- Pay and step increases for Police Officer Joshua Gabriel and Accounts Payable Clerk Dawn Rouse
11-23-21
The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss the budget. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and agenda approval.
- Budget discussion
11-23-21
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding delinquent utility bills and consider certifying those bills to the Hubbard County Auditor. The body will also review payables totaling $197,999.34 and prepaids of $102,894.47.
- Public hearing regarding delinquent utility bills
- Payment of $28,563.50 to Elsner Well Drilling, Inc.
- Payment of $3,162.00 to Black Diamond Concrete
- Payment of $3,500 to The Arbitrage Group
- Pay and step increases for Police Officer Joshua Gabriel and Accounts Payable Clerk Dawn Rouse
11-9-21
The City Council will meet to approve financial payments, including several bond payments to Northland Trust Services. The body will also consider a part-time appointment for Public Works and a grant contract for airport maintenance.
- Payables of $1,200,813.95 and prepaids of $163,066.66
- Payment of $405,361.25 to Northland Trust Services for '16A GO Obligation Improvement Crossover Refunding Bonds
- Payment of $280,351.25 to Northland Trust Services for '15A General Obligation Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
- Payment of $264,988.45 to Northland Trust Services for '12A GO Improvement Crossover Refunding Bonds
- Appointment of Steve Malm as Part-Time Public Works Facilities Maintenance Worker
11-9-21
The Park Rapids City Council will meet to approve city payables and several bond payments to Northland Trust Services. The council will also consider a new part-time hire for public works and a grant contract for airport maintenance.
- Payables of $1,200,813.95 and prepaids of $163,066.66
- Payment of $405,361.25 to Northland Trust Services for '16A GO Obligation Improvement Crossover Refunding Bonds
- Payment of $280,351.25 to Northland Trust Services for '15A General Obligation Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
- Payment of $264,988.45 to Northland Trust Services for '12A GO Improvement Crossover Refunding Bonds
- Appointment of Steve Malm as Part-Time Public Works Facilities Maintenance Worker
10-26-21
The City Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure improvements, including the Fair Avenue project. The body will consider conditional use permits and various payments for city services and construction.
- Resolution #2021-167 to order and prepare the Plan of Improvement for the Fair Avenue Project
- Payment of $60,571.00 to Luther Built LLC
- Payment of $40,615.36 to Apex Engineering
- Conditional Use Permits for BCH Buildings LLC (PID #32.41.00200) and Ellen Clark/KSHAMBEC LLC (PID #32.54.00300)
- Public hearing call for November 23rd, 2021 regarding certification of delinquent utility payments
10-26-21
The Park Rapids City Council will discuss planning requests, including conditional use permits and a lot division. The body is also reviewing several project payments and the plan of improvement for the Fair Avenue Project.
- Resolution #2021-167 to order and prepare the Plan of Improvement for the Fair Avenue Project
- Payment of $60,571.00 to Luther Built LLC and $40,615.36 to Apex Engineering
- Conditional Use Permits for BCH Buildings LLC (PID #32.41.00200) and Ellen Clark/KSHAMBEC LLC (PID #32.54.00300)
- Lot Division Request from Julmar Properties LLC at PID #32.24.03400
- Public hearing call for November 23rd, 2021 regarding certification of delinquent utility payments
10-12-21
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Fair Avenue. The body is also reviewing city payables and several personnel and contract resolutions.
- Public hearing regarding Fair Avenue
- Resolution #2021-162 to renew City Planner Ben Oleson's contract for six months
- Payables of $18,573.51 and prepaids of $102,117.87
- Payment of $5,907.00 to Minnesota Pump Works for an emergency replacement pump
- Payment of $2,565.24 to Hawkins, Inc.
10-12-21
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff reconfiguration, sales and use tax, and ordinances.
- Staff reconfiguration
- Sales and use tax
- Ordinance discussion
10-12-21
The Council addressed a citizen dispute regarding property rezoning and permit requirements at 604 Riverside Avenue. Additionally, the Council approved a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system and authorized engineering services for the local airport.
- Public hearing regarding Fair Avenue
- Resolution #2021-160: Conditional Use Permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system
- Resolution #2021-161: Apex Engineering Task Order No. 21 for Park Rapids Airport construction services
- Payables totaling $68,556.49 and prepaids totaling $149,266.89
09-28-21
The Park Rapids City Council will consider the preliminary engineering report for the Fair Avenue Project and a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system. The body will also review various city payments and personnel advertisements.
- Resolution #2021-158: Preliminary Engineering Report for the Fair Avenue Project
- Resolution #2021-160: Conditional Use Permit for roof mounted solar energy system PID# 32.44.03900
- Payment of $46,763.09 to Apex Engineering
- Payment of $2,859.00 to Ackerman Plumbing & Heating LLC
- Resolution #2021-159: Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association
09-28-21
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city's special assessment policy. The meeting is primarily focused on this single discussion item.
- Discussion regarding the City Special Assessment Policy
09-28-21
The City Council will consider approving a preliminary engineering report for the Fair Avenue Project and a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system. The body will also review several city payments and authorize new job advertisements.
- Resolution #2021-158: Preliminary Engineering Report for the Fair Avenue Project
- Resolution #2021-160: Conditional Use Permit for roof-mounted solar energy system (PID# 32.44.03900)
- Payment of $46,763.09 to Apex Engineering for Invoices 12990 and 12992
- Payment of $3,990.00 to Ferguson Waterworks for 5 Mach 10 Meters
- Resolution #2021-159: Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association
09-14-21
The Park Rapids City Council will consider the 2022 tax levy and preliminary budget. The body is also reviewing a preliminary engineering report for the Fair Avenue project and processing various city payments and personnel changes.
- Resolution #2021-155: Proposed 2022 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2022 General Fund Budget
- Preliminary Engineering Report for the construction of Fair Avenue and surrounding streets/alley
- Payment of $41,328.20 to Apex Engineering
- Payment of $80,862.29 for Career Path Payment No. 3
- Public hearing called for October 12, 2021, regarding the Fair Avenue Project
09-14-21
The City Council will discuss the proposed 2022 tax levy and general fund budget. The body is also reviewing a preliminary engineering report for the construction of Fair Avenue and surrounding streets.
- Proposed 2022 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2022 General Fund Budget
- Public hearing scheduled for October 12, 2021, regarding the Fair Avenue Project
- Payment of $41,328.20 to Apex Engineering
- Career Path Payment No. 3 in the amount of $80,862.29
- Payment of $1,500.00 to Girtz Excavating for emergency water leak repair
08-24-21
The City Council will discuss a lease agreement with the Heartland Lakes Development Commission. The body is also reviewing several payments for the Public Works Storage Building and a planning variance.
- Lease agreement for the old liquor store at 100 8th Street East
- Payment of $110,300.00 to Luther Built LLC for Public Works Storage Building materials
- Payment of $36,500.00 to Black Diamond Concrete for Public Works Storage Building work
- Variance approval for PIDs #32.92.00100 through 32.92.03700
- Public Facilities Use Permits for Legends and Logging Days and Water Wars
08-10-21
The Park Rapids City Council will review a series of consent agenda items including airport infrastructure contracts and municipal payments. The body is also considering the approval of the final 2020 Audit Report.
- Contract with Blombeck Construction, Inc. for Terminal Area Taxilanes Project at Park Rapids Municipal Airport
- Contract with TKDA for engineering services for the Terminal Area Taxilanes Project
- Payables of $325,542.32 and prepaids of $197,509.08
- Payment of $23,350.00 to BerganKDV for 2020 financial statement audit services
- Purchase of $5,335.20 from Fastenal for Public Works Storage Building
08-10-21
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
- Discussion regarding ARPA funds
07-27-21
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a vacation request for portions of 8th Street East and Central Avenue. The body is also considering several payments for city infrastructure, a new financial system contract, and mandatory water restrictions.
- Public hearing for vacation request of 8th Street East and Central Avenue
- Payment of $61,150.00 to Luther Built LLC for PW Heated Storage Building materials
- Resolution #2021-133 to enact mandatory water restrictions per MN Department of Natural Resources
- Contract for a new financial system with Tyler Technologies
- Payment of $96,747.72 to MN Public Facilities Authority for loans
07-13-21
The City Council will consider approving payables and prepaids totaling over $523,000. The meeting includes votes on several temporary liquor licenses, police officer pay increases, and a request to reinstate utility payment penalties.
- Payables of $169,669.42 and prepaids of $354,191.62
- TIF payments for the first half of 2021 in the amount of $121,338.63
- Payment of $5,176.12 to Apex Engineering for WTF Construction, Frontage Road, and ROW Assistance projects
- Public hearing call regarding a street vacation request from Larry Benham
- Approval of Registered Land Survey No. 10 for the subdivision of PIDs 32.37.91050, 32.38.91101, and 32.38.92010
06-22-21
The City Council will receive a presentation of an audit report regarding the 2020 financial statements. The meeting includes several consent agenda items involving city purchases, personnel increases, and local event permits.
- Presentation of Audit Report identifying material weakness in accounting duties
- Payables totaling $30,606.61 and Prepaids totaling $187,593.02
- Historical Grant Research Project award to Hess Roise
- Purchase of firefighter turn-out gear from Heiman, Inc. for $3,900.00
- Amendment to City Code Chapter 36 Airport Fees ordinance
06-22-21
The City Council will review an audit report, payables totaling $30,606.61, and a consent agenda of several items. Discussion topics include airport fee amendments, engineering services for Fair Avenue, and interim ordinances regarding 'Shouse' buildings.
- Award Historical Grant Research Project to Hess Roise
- Purchase of firefighter turn-out gear from Heiman, Inc. for $3,900.00
- Amendment to City Code Chapter 36 Airport Fees
- Engineering services task order for Fair Avenue improvements
- Application for American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds from the State of Minnesota
06-08-21
The City Council will discuss a conditional use permit and variance for a 15-unit multi-family building. The body is also deciding on several public facility permits for community events and awarding a contract for a new public works storage building.
- Conditional Use Permit for 15 residential units at 205 Pleasant Avenue
- Variance for 11-12 parking spaces at 205 Pleasant Avenue
- Awarding bids for a new 50’ X 100’ heated Public Works storage building
- Second reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 36 Fee Schedule for Airport Fees
- Payments including $6,000.00 to BerganKDV for 2020 audit services
06-08-21
The City Council will review a conditional use permit and parking variance for a 15-unit residential building. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of three police officers and several consent agenda items regarding city permits and payments.
- Conditional Use Permit for 15 residential units at 205 Pleasant Avenue
- Parking variance for 11-12 spaces at 205 Pleasant Avenue
- Bids for a new 50’ X 100’ Heated Public Works Storage Building
- Second reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 36 Section 36.12 Airport Fees
- Payables of $38,394.65 and prepaids of $153,415.51
05-25-21
The City Council will discuss the denial of a 15-unit multi-family building and parking variance at 205 Pleasant Avenue. The body is also deciding on a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system at 104 Riverside Ave.
- Conditional Use Permit for 5.78 KW solar energy system at 104 Riverside Ave
- Denial of Conditional Use Permit for 15 residential units at 205 Pleasant Avenue
- Denial of parking variance for 11-12 spaces at 205 Pleasant Avenue
- Payment of $11,597.00 for repairs to Lift 5 and Lift 6
- First reading of ordinance to amend Airport Fees in Chapter 36
05-25-21
The City Council will review a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar system and two denials regarding a multi-family building project. The body is also considering several consent items including airport fee amendments and infrastructure repairs.
- Conditional Use Permit for 5.78 KW DC solar system at 104 Riverside Ave
- Denial of Conditional Use Permit for 15 residential units at 205 Pleasant Avenue
- Denial of Variance for 11-12 parking spaces at 205 Pleasant Avenue
- Payment of $11,597.00 for repairs to Lift 5 and Lift 6
- First reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 36 Fee Schedule, Section 36.12 Airport Fees
05-25-21
The City Council will hold a work session to review the budget calendar and a contract with the assessor. The meeting includes a closed session for a security report.
- Budget calendar review
- Contract with Assessor
- Closed session security report
05-11-21
The Park Rapids City Council will meet to review a consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure payments, easement approvals, and license requests. The body is deciding on a major street project bid and various administrative resolutions.
- Bid award for Career Path Street Project to J&J Excavating, Inc. for $470,872.63
- Payment of $6,000.00 to Al Bellevue for the “Ant Venture” sculpture at Deane Park
- Payment of $17,163.86 to Apex Engineering for various projects including Career Path and Tennis Courts
- Resolution to authorize a 3.5% convenience fee for credit card payments exceeding $500.00
- Resolution to increase Airport Hangar Rent by 3%
05-11-21
The City Council will review several easements and a bid award for the Career Path Street Project. The body is also deciding on various vendor payments, liquor licenses, and airport commission appointments.
- Bid award for Career Path Street Project to J&J Excavating, Inc. for $470,872.63
- Payment of $6,000.00 to Al Bellevue for the 'Ant Venture' sculpture in Deane Park
- Payment of $17,163.86 to Apex Engineering for WIF & AWIA and Career Path projects
- Payment of $18,195.04 to Hubbard County Auditor/Treasurer for property taxes
- On Sale Wine and On Sale 3.2 Beer License for Wine Not?
04-27-21
The City Council is meeting to review various administrative permits, bond payments, and professional service invoices. The body is also considering a business loan and a project for the municipal airport.
- Proposed $50,000 revolving loan to Ms. Karen Acker for Business Venture Wine Not? LLC
- Water and sewer parts order from Ferguson Water Works for $17,842.18
- Low bid acceptance and grant application for Terminal Area Taxilanes Project at Konshok Field
- Bond payments to Northland Trust Services totaling $133,651.25 across five series
- Public facilities use permits for Calvary Lutheran Church and two car clubs
04-27-21
The City Council will discuss a revolving loan for a business venture and review various permits and payments. The meeting includes approvals for public facility use and municipal airport project funding.
- Proposed $50,000.00 revolving loan to Ms. Karen Acker for Wine Not? LLC
- Water and sewer parts order from Ferguson Water Works for $17,842.18
- Payment of five different GO bond series to Northland Trust Services ranging from $9,510.00 to $39,866.25
- Public facilities use permits for Calvary Lutheran Church (Deane Park) and car club street closures on Main Street
- Low bid acceptance and grant application for the Terminal Area Taxilanes Project at Park Rapids Municipal Airport
04-13-21
The Park Rapids City Council will consider a developer's agreement, a city planner contract, and a revolving loan for a local business. The agenda also includes various licensing approvals and payments for municipal services.
- Developer’s Agreement for Barry Munson of Cheyenne Builders, Inc.
- Six-month contract for City Planner Ben Oleson of Hometown Planning
- $50,000.00 revolving loan to Karen Acker for Business Venture Wine Not? LLC
- Denial of variance for square footage and lot width at 600 Park Ave N
- Payment of $216,000.00 to Hubbard County HRA for grant reimbursement
04-13-2021
The City Council is meeting to vote on several financial agreements, including a business loan and a developer's agreement. The body will also review planning variances and various municipal permits.
- Proposed $50,000 revolving loan to Karen Acker for Wine Not? LLC
- Proposed developer's agreement for Barry Munson of Cheyenne Builders, Inc
- Proposed $216,000 payment to Hubbard County HRA for MN Housing grant reimbursement
- Resolution to deny variance for square footage and lot width at 600 Park Ave N
- Payment of $7,734.10 to Apex Engineering for WTF Construction, Tennis Courts, and Huntsinger Tower projects
03-23-21
The City Council will review a large consent agenda including business licenses, public facility use permits for downtown events, and several municipal pay requests. The body is also considering ordinances related to the establishment of an Urban Forestry Committee.
- Ordinance to create and establish the Urban Forestry Committee
- Purchase of a 2006 Oshkosh H Series Truck and Plow for $17,424.00
- Change Order No. 3 for Well and Water Treatment Improvement Project for $7,940.00
- Public Facilities Use Permits for Second Street Stage Events and Crazy Days on Main Avenue South
- Authorization for temporary alfresco dining and alcohol service in public right-of-ways
03-23-21
The City Council is reviewing several consent agenda items including municipal airport purchases, water treatment improvements, and various local business licenses. The meeting also includes discussions regarding urban forestry and seasonal street closures for community events.
- Change Order No. 3 for Well and Water Treatment Improvement Project: $7,940.00
- Purchase of 2006 Oshkosh H Series Truck and Plow for Municipal Airport: $17,424.00
- Pay request for TKDA regarding Municipal Airport Terminal Area Taxilanes-Part B: $3,631.50
- Pay request for Thelen’s Excavating for sewage clean-up: $4,930.00
- Creation and establishment of the Urban Forestry Committee via ordinance amendment
03-09-21
The City Council will consider approving a Parks and Trails Master Plan Update and a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The body is also deciding on several city contracts, insurance renewals, and a conditional use permit for an apartment remodel.
- Conditional Use Permit to remodel multi-family apartment building at 205 Pleasant Avenue South
- $203,354.00 insurance premium renewal to League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust
- $155,972.60 for MN Mechanical Solutions for Water Treatment Facility Project construction
- $53,501.00 for annual street department supplies from various vendors
- Bidding authorization for Municipal Airport Terminal Area Taxilanes Project
03-09-21
The City Council discussed allowing alfresco dining in the public right-of-way for the summer of 2021. Members discussed the impact of governor's executive orders on the ability to serve alcohol in these areas and explored potential permanent ordinance changes for future seasons.
- Discussion of alfresco dining permits starting in May
- Review of alcohol service restrictions in public rights-of-way
- Presentation of a Certificate of Achievement to Luke Luther for 5 years of service with the Volunteer Fire Department
02-23-21
The City Council will discuss the Career Path Improvement Project and an application for Minnesota Department of Transportation Local Road Improvement Program funding. The body is also reviewing several consent items including liquor license renewals and public works contracts.
- Pay request of $152,846.00 for League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust workers’ compensation premium
- Quote of $8,675.00 from Sweeney Controls Company for SCADA computer system replacement
- Pay request of $7,263.00 to TKDA for Municipal Airport Terminal Area Taxilanes-Part B Project
- Pay request of $1,950.00 to Apex Engineering Group for Depot Park Tennis Court Project
- Renewal of liquor licenses for Bella Caffe, Casey’s General Store, Cenex C Store, Walmart, and others
02-23-21
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the alfresco dining plan for the city in 2021.
- Discussion of 2021 Alfresco Dining Plan
02-23-21
The City Council reviewed several liquor license renewals and approved various infrastructure payments. The council also voted to provide a letter of support for a Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District grant application for community gardens.
- Approved $7,450 for LED lighting fixtures in the Public Works Shop Building
- Approved $13,370.45 to Apex Engineering Group for professional services
- Approved $5,260 final payment to Central Florida Tankees for water tower reconditioning
- Approved letter of support for a $27,000 NACD Urban Agriculture Conservation grant
- Renewed liquor licenses for Revel Brewing, Royal Bar, The Good Life Café, A Better Place, and Necce’s Italiano Ristorante
02-20-21
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the alfresco dining plan for 2021. This follows a request from the Downtown Business Association to allow outdoor dining again during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion of Alfresco Dining Plan in the City of Park Rapids in 2021
02-09-21
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including business license renewals, wage adjustments, and various service payments. The meeting also features a fire department recognition and a community service award presentation.
- Renewal of wine, beer, and liquor licenses for Pizza Hut, Revel Brewing LLC, Royal Bar, Good Life Café, A Better Place, and Necce’s Italiano Ristorante
- Renewal of off-sale 3.2 beer licenses for Hugos #11 and Orton’s Park Rapids Food Mart/East
- $7,450.00 quote from Hoffman Electric for LED lighting in the Public Works Shop Building
- $3,804.00 for TechCheck antivirus protection for 38 city computers and 4 servers
- Final pay request of $5,260.00 to Central Florida Tankees for water tower reconditioning
02-09-21
The City Council will consider several liquor license renewals and approve various service contracts. The meeting includes recognition for a long-term fire department member and a community service award.
- Renewal of wine, beer, and liquor licenses for Pizza Hut, Revel Brewing, Royal Bar, The Good Life Café, A Better Place, Necce’s Italiano Ristorante, Hugos #11, and Orton’s Park Rapids Food Mart
- Contract for $7,450.00 with Hoffman Electric for LED lighting fixtures in the Public Works Shop Building
- Pay request of $13,370.45 to Apex Engineering Group for professional services
- Final pay request of $5,260.00 to Central Florida Tankees for the Water Tower Reconditioning Project
- Pay request of $3,804.00 to TechCheck for antivirus protection for city computers and servers
01-26-21
The Park Rapids City Council will consider several pay requests for city services and infrastructure. The body is also reviewing professional licenses for plumbers and ATV use on city streets.
- Pay request of $7,263.00 to TKDA for Park Rapids Municipal Airport Area Taxilanes/Part B Project
- Pay request of $8,427.60 to Deitchler’s Repair for Unit #16 Plow Truck emergency repairs
- Approval of 2021 Plumber’s Permits for four companies
- Approval of 2021 Golf Cart/Class 2 ATV Licenses for three individuals
- Resolution to submit a preliminary grant application to the Minnesota Historical Society
01-26-21
The City Council will consider several pay requests for city services and infrastructure, including airport taxilane work. The body is also discussing a preliminary grant application to the Minnesota Historical Society.
- Pay request of $7,263.00 to TKDA for Municipal Airport Area Taxilanes/Part B Project
- Pay request of $8,427.60 to Deitchler’s Repair for emergency plow truck repairs
- Pay request of $3,747.50 to Flaherty & Hood for legal services
- Preliminary grant application to the Minnesota Historical Society
- Approval of 2021 Golf Cart/Class 2 ATV licenses for three residents
01-12-21
The City Council will conduct the oath of office for the Mayor and two Councilmembers and approve several 2021 administrative resolutions. The body is deciding on various service contracts, personnel appointments, and funding transfers for city departments.
- Transfer of $33,810.00 from Liquor Store Fund to Police Fund for body cameras
- Payment of $87,210.00 to MN Mechanical Solutions for Well and Water Treatment Facility Improvement Project
- Payment of $20,000.00 to SSL Inc for 2021 property valuation assessing services
- Ordinance amending Chapter 36 Fee Schedule regarding rental inspection fees
- Grant application for a potential Fair Avenue project via MN DOT’s Local Road Improvement Program
01-12-21
The City Council is reviewing the adoption of the airport master and layout plan update and an annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update. These documents outline short- and long-term development needs, including taxiway expansion and funding strategies for the municipal airport.
- Adoption of the airport master and layout plan update
- Annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update
- Discussion of taxiway and taxilane expansion projects
- Review of FAA entitlement funding ($150,000 annually)
- Review of MN DOT-Aeronautics maintenance and operations grants (capped at $75,000)