Kasson public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Kasson City Council will consider approving the final 2023 budget, a fee schedule, and a bonding request for flood relief. They will also discuss a sewer rate study, a lot split recording, and a hiring recommendation for a water/wastewater operator.

• Final 2023 Budget
• Resolution Accepting Donation to the Kasson Fire Department
• Fee Schedule
• Bonding Request Kasson Flood Relief
• Hiring Committee Recommendation to Hire Mike Bolster for W/WW Oper 1 starting 1/3/23

The City Council established authority over lot splits and approved the hiring of a full-time police officer and a water/wastewater operator. The council also approved a fee schedule and right-of-entry donations for the 16th Street intersection project.

• Approved lot split authority resolution #12.13-22 (All Aye)
• Approved hiring David Kunz as full-time police officer (All Aye)
• Approved hiring Mike Bolster as W/WW Oper 1 starting 1/3/23 (All Aye)
• Approved amended fee schedule (All Aye)
• Approved resolution #12.14-22 for right-of-entry donations for Trunk Highway 57 and 16th Street intersection (All Aye)
• Approved consent agenda including $493,519.12 in claims and 2023 Budget (All Aye)
• Approved resolution #12.11-22 accepting donation to Fire Department (All Aye)
• Approved resolution #12.12-22 certifying delinquent claims to County Auditor (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council approved the final 2023 budget and a consent agenda including $493,519.12 in claims. The council also authorized lot split authority and approved the hiring of a full-time police officer and a water/wastewater operator.

• Approved Final 2023 Budget (All Aye)
• Approved claims for payment in the amount of $493,519.12 (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #12.13-22 providing Lot Split Authority (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #12.14-22 accepting Right-of-entry donations for Trunk Highway 57 and 16th Street Intersection Project (All Aye)
• Approved hiring David Kunz as Fulltime Police Officer (All Aye)
• Approved hiring Mike Bolster for W/WW Oper 1 (All Aye)
• Approved amended Fee Schedule (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #12.11-22 accepting donation to Kasson Fire Department (All Aye)

City Council

The Kasson City Council will consider the 2023 draft budget, a bond call for 2015A, and several appointments including a Library Director and Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director. Other items include a tax abatement for the liquor store, a yield-to-stop sign change, and a snow hauling recommendation.

The City Council approved the hiring of a Library Director, Public Works Supervisor, and Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director. The council also approved a snow hauling contract with IMS Construction and authorized several fund transfers and bond payments.

• Approved hiring Michelle McCaughtry as Library Director at $32.70/hr
• Approved hiring Jessica Royer as Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director at $44.13/hr
• Approved hiring Ben Langan as Public Works Supervisor at $34.98/hr
• Approved snow hauling bid from IMS Construction
• Approved Call Bond 2015A refunding bond to save $10K in interest
• Approved Highway 57 and sump pump assessment deferrals
• Approved appointment of Ian Stauffer to the Library Board
• Approved $1,132,563.15 in claims and TIF/Interfund transfers

City Council

The Kasson City Council will hold a public hearing on Sunday liquor hours and take a first look at a proposed fee schedule. Other business includes sidewalk removal, gas easements, and appointing a member to the EDA. Several consent agenda items involve payments for water tower and excavation work.

• Public hearing on Sunday liquor hours
• Pay estimate to Maguire Iron for Fairgrounds water tower: $66,500.00
• Pay estimate to Schumacher Excavating for Vail Property: $196,646.77
• First look at fee schedule
• Grendahl Sidewalk Removal

The Council approved an ordinance allowing Sunday liquor hours to begin at 8 AM. They also authorized a resident to remove a sidewalk at their own expense and approved gas easements for the Vail subdivision. A proposed update to the leash law was sent back to the EMS committee for further clarification.

• Approved Sunday liquor hours to extend to 8 AM (All Voting Aye)
• Approved appointment of Jon Ehmke to the EDA Board (All Voting Aye)
• Appointed City Administrator Ibisch, City Clerk Rappe, and Police Chief Hanson to the canvassing board (All Voting Aye)
• Approved $154,848.56 in claims (All Voting Aye)
• Approved $66,500.00 pay estimate for Maguire Iron Fairgrounds Water tower (All Voting Aye)
• Approved $196,646.77 pay estimate for Schumacher Excavating – Vail Property (All Voting Aye)
• Approved request for Mr. Grendahl to remove sidewalk at his own expense (All Voting Aye)
• Approved gas easements for 8th Ave SE Connect/Vail subdivision (All Voting Aye)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for Chaotic Good Brewing at 202 2nd St SW, consider a Park Board recommendation to increase 2023 KAC fees and change the high dive height requirement, and discuss a power cost adjustment rider.

• Public hearing for Chaotic Good Brewing off-sale intoxicating liquor, on-sale taproom, and Sunday liquor license at 202 2nd St SW
• Park Board recommendation to increase 2023 KAC fees, hours, and programs
• Park Board recommendation to change height requirement for high dive board use
• Power cost adjustment rider discussion
• Resolution accepting donations to the Kasson Aquatic Center

The City Council approved liquor licenses for Chaotic Good Brewing and adopted Park Board recommendations for 2023 aquatic center fees and high dive height requirements. The council also selected a new health insurance plan and approved $689,000.67 in claims.

• Approved Brewers Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor, On-Sale Taproom, and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Chaotic Good Brewing (All Aye)
• Approved 2023 Kasson Aquatic Center fees, hours, and programs (All Aye)
• Approved 56-inch height requirement for high dive board use (All Aye)
• Approved 2500/5000 Access Plan for health insurance (All Aye)
• Approved $689,000.67 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #10.5-22 accepting donations to the Kasson Aquatic Center (All Aye)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council approved liquor licenses for Chaotic Good Brewing and adopted new fees and hours for the Kasson Aquatic Center. The council also selected a new health insurance plan and approved a height requirement for the high dive board.

• Approved Brewers Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor, On-Sale Taproom, and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Chaotic Good Brewing (All Aye)
• Approved Park Board recommendations for 2023 Kasson Aquatic Center fees, hours, and programs (All Aye)
• Approved 56-inch height requirement for high dive board use (All Aye)
• Approved 2500/5000 Access Plan for health insurance (All Aye)
• Approved $689,000.67 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #10.5-22 accepting donations to the Kasson Aquatic Center (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider pay estimates for infrastructure projects and discuss Sunday liquor. The meeting includes reports on energy efficiency, tennis courts, and rental licensing.

• Fairgrounds Water Tower Maguire Iron Est. #8: $114,950.00
• Lions Park and Library Lot SL Const Est #2: $101,314.22
• Discussion on Sunday Liquor
• Rental Licensing and Dogs at Large
• Energy Audit and Efficiency

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an addition to Alcohol Ordinance 110. The meeting also includes discussions on taproom fees, a billboard lease, and the retirement of two directors.

• Public hearing for Alcohol Ordinance 110 addition
• Setting fee for taproom on-sale
• Retirement of Library Director Patricia Shafer-Gottschalk
• Retirement of Finance Director Nancy Zaworski
• Review of 2023 Preliminary Budget

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2023 preliminary budget and the tax levy collectible in 2023. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an easement vacation for Kwik Trip and proposals to amend the alcoholic beverage ordinance.

• Preliminary 2023 Budget and Tax Levy collectible in 2023
• Public hearing for Kwik Trip easement vacation
• Pay request for Maguire Iron Fairgrounds Water tower: $223,250.00
• Pay request for SL Contracting Lions Park and Library Parking lots: $87,257.64
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 110: Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance

City Council

The City Council will address a public hearing regarding the annexation of land south of Schutte owned by Jeremy Bigelow. The meeting also includes discussions on budget, edible cannabis regulation, and a draft THC ordinance.

• Public hearing for annexation of land south of Schutte owned by Jeremy Bigelow
• Discussion of draft THC ordinance and edible cannabis regulation
• Resolution setting a public hearing for Kwik Trip North easement vacation
• Conference expense of $100 for Ian Albers (EDA Assistant)
• Update to School Resource Officer job description

City Council

The City Council will discuss a draft ordinance regarding edible cannabis regulations and the 2023 budget. The meeting includes committee reports on conditional use permits for Plaza 57 Daycare and Gahr Fence, as well as the hiring of a probationary volunteer firefighter.

• Resolution for donation to the Parks Department from KMGSA
• Jesse Kasel Glock Armorer Course: $250
• Paul Lindgren MNCPA Conference: $250
• Plaza 57 Daycare Conditional Use Permit resolution
• Gahr Fence Conditional Use Permit resolution

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a pay estimate for the Maguire Iron Watertower and discuss developer agreements with Hamilton. The meeting also includes reviews of police officer pay steps and cannabis legislation.

• Pay Estimate #4 for Maguire Iron Watertower: $479,964.95
• Developer Agreement Hamilton: Option Agreement Phase 2 and Sand Company Option
• Police Officer pay step increases for James Iem ($31.43) and Jessica Peterson ($29.47)
• Discussion on Cannabis Legislation and Regulation FAQs
• Festival in the Park Resolutions regarding volunteers, park hours, and street closings

City Council

The City Council will review several planning and zoning items including the Schuette Comp Plan and Vail Subdivision. The agenda also includes a consent agenda covering payroll evaluations, a water tower pay estimate, and festival licensing.

• Pay Request #5 for Fairgrounds Water Tower by Maguire Iron: $71,250.00
• Jesse Kasel MN DARE Conference attendance: $200.00
• Schuette Comp Plan and Zoning amendment
• Vail Subdivision Final PUD and Final Plat
• Temporary Liquor License and Fireworks Permit for Festival in the Park

City Council

The Council will hold a final assessment hearing for Trunk Highway 57 improvements. Additionally, the Council will consider a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning request for the Vail property.

• Final Assessment Hearing for Trunk Highway 57 Improvements
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD R-3 Rezoning for Vail Property
• Wage increases for Amy Johnson, Ben Langan, and Jarrod Nelson
• Safe Route to School project bid tabulation and resolution
• Fee Schedule Update

City Council

The City Council will discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Water Tower Place and Access Development. The meeting includes a review of the Vail Subdivision preliminary plat and construction plans. Personnel actions include a promotion for Police Officer Zach Kasper.

• Water Tower Place TIF request and conceptual plans
• Access Development TIF request and resolution
• Vail Subdivision preliminary plat, PUD, and construction plans
• Promotion of Police Officer Zach Kasper to full-time at $29.47 per hour
• Appointment of Paul Johnson to the Planning Commission

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the Water Tower Place and Access Development projects. The council is also reviewing a resolution for a public hearing regarding assessments for the TH 57 Reconstruction.

• Pay request for Fairgrounds Water Tower #3 from Maguire Iron for $360,012.21
• Proposed assessment map and roll for TH 57 Reconstruction
• TIF requests for Water Tower Place and Access Development
• Hiring of Darin Holland for FT Ice Arena starting June 1, 2022
• Discussion of electric vehicles for the Police Department

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an abatement at 15 7th St NW. The agenda includes updates on mobile business policies, a JPA agreement between the police department and the State of MN, and an ordinance for Tap Brewhouse.

• Public Hearing for Abatement of 15 7th St NW
• Mobile Business/Food Truck Policy update
• JPA Agreement between City of Kasson Police Department and the State of MN (BCA)
• Tap Brewhouse Ordinance
• Isaac Thoe Grade 9 step 1 recommendation ($26.67)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the 2021 audit and a resolution awarding the Lions Park and Library parking lot improvements project. The body will also discuss a potential bond sale and planning amendments in the Thompson Addition.

• Pay request for Maguire Iron Fairgrounds Water Tower: $62,522.84
• Resolution awarding Lions Park and Library Parking Lot Improvements
• Comp Plan and PUD Amendments in Thompson Addition
• Motion to approve the 2021 Audit
• Detour Agreement with MnDOT for TH 57

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of the Englestad Property by Bigelow Land Development. The body will also review concept plans for Bigelow Land Development, SouthPointe, and Lindon Manor.

• Public hearing on annexation of Englestad Property by Bigelow Land Development
• Review of Bigelow Land Development, SouthPointe, and Lindon Manor concept plans
• NW Trail Grant and Federal EDA Grant application
• Cemetery fence quotes and fire truck outfitting
• Liquor licenses for El Patron and a Sunday liquor license

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding TH 57 special assessments and improvements. The agenda also includes discussions on fire department officer changes, a fire truck recommendation, and proposed street route adjustments for the 16th Street roundabout.

• Public hearing for TH 57 special assessments and resolution ordering improvements
• EMS recommendation regarding a fire truck
• Fire Department officer position changes recommendation
• Resolution revoking 3rd St as an MSAS route and establishing 16th Street and Main Street as MSAS routes
• Cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for TH 57

City Council

The City Council will consider a tax abatement resolution for Hamilton Real Estate and an addendum to the Kasson Meadows 7th development agreement. The meeting also includes several license renewals and personnel updates.

• Public hearing for Hamilton Real Estate tax abatement resolution
• Resolution approving addendum to Development Agreement for Kasson Meadows 7th
• Refuse hauler licenses for Skjeveland Enterprises, Sunshine Sanitation, Hometown Haulers, and LRS of Minnesota LLC
• Intoxicating liquor and Sunday liquor licenses for American Legion Post #333, Events by Saker, and Pete’s Repeat
• 3.2% Malt Liquor off sale licenses for Kwik Trip #619 and Casey’s Retail Company

City Council

The City Council will review the consent agenda including library and administrative updates. The agenda includes discussions on foundation drain issues from a 2017 street project and a closed session for union negotiations.

• Resolution accepting donations for Positive Police/Community Interactions Initiative
• Conference funding: $600 for Law Enforcement Handgun/Carbine Rifle Instructor Course
• Conference funding: $943.95 for Foundation Instructor Trainer course
• Discussion of 2017 Street Project foundation drain issues
• Closed session for union negotiations

Before Closed Session

The City Council will discuss the annexation of the 16th St ROW and review the 2022 season hours, wages, and fees for the Aquatic Center. The meeting also includes reports on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Street Project and the 16th Street Roundabout.

• Public hearing for Annexation of 16th St ROW
• Approval of 2022 Aquatic Center hours, wages, and fees
• Pay adjustments for Mike Bolster and Mark Rappe to $24.06
• Promotion of Kelly Bell to Circulation Tech at $21.79
• Assessment Policy for Hwy 57