Paynesville public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council will vote on routine consent items including meeting minutes, payroll vouchers totaling $158,847.74, a tobacco license for DG Retail, LLC DBA Dollar General Store #15509, a gambling permit for a raffle at Queen Bee’s Bar & Grill (121 James St.), and two Voss Plumbing invoices of $5,406.84 and $6,678.75. In old business, they will consider a resolution to sell a 4‑acre parcel to Associated Milk Producers, Inc., trail easements, a Safe Routes to School grant, a cannabis ordinance, a liquor‑store scope of work, and an ESST policy. New business includes firefighter officer appointments and wage adjustments, a library grant from the Minnesota Department of Education, and a labor‑attorney consulting services agreement. A public forum will allow up to ten minutes of resident comments.
- Resolution 2024-37 authorizing sale of a 4‑acre parcel to Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI)
- Voss Plumbing & Heating invoice for residential sewer backup cleanup – $5,406.84 (112 Oak Park Ave.)
- Voss Plumbing & Heating invoice for storm water pond sediment removal – $6,678.75
- Gambling permit for Paynesville Sportsmen’s Club raffle at Queen Bee’s Bar & Grill, 121 James St.
- 2025 Tobacco License for DG Retail, LLC DBA Dollar General Store #15509
Special Council-Public Works Director Interviews
The Paynesville City Council will hold a second round of interviews for the Public Works Director position. No other items are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 18, 2024 at the Public Works Building, 111 Pomero y Ave.
- Public Works Director – second round of interviews
City Council
The City Council will discuss the 2025 budget, tax levy, and water and sewer rates. The body will also consider various business licenses and a zoning ordinance amendment.
- Payment of $197,389.10 to Voss Plumbing & Heating of Paynesville, Inc. for Ampe Park Shelter
- 2025 Budget and Tax Levy
- 2025 Water & Sewer Rates (Resolution 2024-33)
- Ordinance No. 55, 3rd Series amending the Zoning Ordinance
- 2025 licenses for cannabinoids ($500), liquor ($3,400), tobacco ($200), and sewer installers
City Council
The Paynesville City Council will consider the consent agenda, including approval of meeting minutes and vouchers totaling $593,485.60, and will accept the resignation of Public Works Director Ron Mergen effective March 31, 2025. Old business includes approving the civil legal services agreement with Kennedy & Graven. New business items include Ordinance No. 54 to amend Safety Board membership, a fund transfer for the AMPE Park Project, an EDAP Revitalization Loan with Lieser Insurance, and the Airport 2025‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also hold closed‑session discussions on offers for real property.
- Approve minutes and vouchers totaling $593,485.60
- Accept resignation of Public Works Director Ron Mergen, effective March 31, 2025
- Approve civil legal services agreement with Kennedy & Graven (hourly rates $205‑$300)
- Ordinance No. 54 – amendment to Safety Board membership
- Transfer from 129 Park Dedication Capital Improvement Fund to 123 Park Capital Improvement Fund for the AMPE Park Project
City Council
The Paynesville City Council will vote to approve meeting minutes and vouchers totaling $395,689.85. Council members will consider a new lease allowing the Paynesville Police Department to use storage unit #39 at the municipal airport for $1,500 per year plus a $125 deposit. The council will also act to close Inactive Fund 525 Heather Wood Plat 3 and will hold a public open forum for up to 10‑minute comments.
- Approve minutes from September 9, September 23, September 19, September 18, and April 3 meetings
- Approve vouchers totaling $395,689.85, including payroll and other expenses
- Approve Airport Storage Garage Lease for Paynesville Police Department – $1,500 annual rent, $125 deposit, unit #39
- Close Inactive Fund 525 Heather Wood Plat 3
- Public open forum – up to 10 minutes per speaker
Joint Council, Budget & Finance, & Liquor Board
The Paynesville City Council will meet to review a business plan and financial forecasts for a proposed new liquor store. The meeting also includes the Budget & Finance and Liquor Boards.
- Review of business plan for new liquor store
- Presentation of financial forecasts for new liquor store
- Review of revised layout for new liquor store
City Council
The Paynesville City Council will vote to approve minutes from four recent board meetings and a total of $1,076,799.58 in payroll and other vouchers. Council members will discuss the proposed Cannabis Ordinance, which would amend the city code to regulate cannabis businesses. Additional items include setting the 2025 fee schedule, reviewing an administrative lot split for Koronis Properties LLC, and considering a candidate for the Public Works Director position.
- Approve minutes from August‑December board meetings (Item VI‑A)
- Approve vouchers totaling $1,076,799.58, including payroll and a $978,141.45 voucher (Item VI‑B)
- Review and potentially move forward with the Cannabis Ordinance (Item VII‑A)
- Set fees for 2025 as outlined in the Fee Schedule (Old Business)
- Administrative Lot Split – Koronis Properties LLC (EW Business)
City Council - Working Session
The Paynesville City Council working session will include a discussion of the city attorney interviews. Participants are asked to bring the October 14 agenda packet that contained six RFPs related to the attorney search. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.
- Discuss City Attorney Interviews – reference six RFPs from Oct. 14 agenda packet
City Council
The Paynesville City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes and payroll vouchers totaling $289,499.61. It will also accept the resignations of an Environmental Board member, a firefighter, and the Public Works Director. Additionally, the council will consider and vote on an administrative lot split that transfers .98 acres from a city lot to Fortitude Senior Living.
- Approve minutes from multiple prior special meetings
- Approve payroll vouchers totaling $289,499.61
- Accept resignation of Environmental Board member Will Beardmore (effective Aug 12 2024)
- Accept resignation of Firefighter Chris Price (effective Oct 4 2024)
- Approve administrative lot split of .98 acres to Fortitude Senior Living
City Council - Working Session
The Paynesville City Council will hold a working session to discuss a strategic message regarding an MPCA cleanup and the future of a liquor store. The meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
- Strategic message regarding MPCA cleanup
- Future Liquor Store
City Council
The Paynesville City Council will consider several items, including a transfer of $16,670.94 from the 123 Park Capital Improvement Fund to the 525 Heatherwood Plat 3 Fund. They will vote on a variance request that would allow a 477‑square‑foot sign for NS Retail Holding’s Tractor Supply location at 810 Diekmann Drive, exceeding the city’s 400‑square‑foot limit. The council will also approve a temporary street closure on James St. W. for a Trunk‑or‑Treat event on October 26, 2024, and discuss grant awards of $8,300 and a $10,000 application for water‑related projects.
- Transfer $16,670.94 from 123 Park Capital Improvement Fund to 525 Heatherwood Plat 3 Fund
- Variance request for a 477 sq ft sign at 810 Diekmann Drive (Tractor Supply)
- Temporary street closure of James St. W. from River St. to Washburne Ave. on Oct 26, 2024, 11 am‑3 pm
- Grant award notification of $8,300 for MN Dept. of Health Source Water Protection Plan
- Grant application for $10,000 for water festival, newsletter, and security cameras
Special Council TIF Public Hearing
At the September 19 special council meeting, the Paynesville City Council will consider and vote on Resolution 2024‑29. The resolution modifies Municipal Development District No. 1, adopts a revised development program, creates Tax Increment Financing District No. 1‑17, and approves the TIF plan for Nelsa Properties, LLC. Council members will hear a verbal report from Tarig Al‑Rifai before voting.
- Resolution 2024‑29 to modify Municipal Development District No. 1
- Adoption of the Modified Development Program for District 1
- Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1‑17 for Nelsa Properties, LLC
- Approval of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for District 1‑17
- Public hearing with verbal report by Tarig Al‑Rifai
City Council
The Paynesville City Council will approve the consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and payroll vouchers totaling $259,583.31. Old business includes a review of the police prosecution services contract with Stearns County at $15,300 per year and a resolution petitioning the MPCA to clean up petroleum contamination at 400 Lake Ave. New business covers hiring two part‑time liquor store clerks at $15.69 per hour, airport hangar and storage leases, a utility access bundle with Tyler Tech, the annual tree lighting event, a public hearing on past‑due utility and snow removal bills, a fund transfer for deferred assessments, and the 2025 preliminary property tax levy.
- Approve minutes (Consent A) and payroll vouchers totaling $259,583.31 (Consent B)
- Review and consider Stearns County Attorney contract for police prosecution services at $15,300 per year
- Adopt Resolution 2024-27 petitioning MPCA for cleanup of petroleum contamination at 400 Lake Ave.
- Hire Becky Adams and Shawn Salcedo as part‑time liquor store clerks at $15.69 per hour
- Consider the 2025 preliminary property tax levy
Joint Council, Environmental, Wellhead & Public Works
The joint City Council, Environmental, Wellhead and Public Works boards will hear updates on petroleum-related contamination at 400 Lake Ave. Representatives from Barr Engineering and Mark Toso will present their reports and letters for council consideration. The meeting is informational; no actions are listed.
- Petroleum contamination – 400 Lake Ave: review Barr Report (page 1)
- Petroleum contamination – 400 Lake Ave: review Toso Letter (page 10)
City Council
The City Council will review a hotel development study and discuss the future location of the library. The body is also considering several variances and employment contracts for the City Administrator and Police Chief.
- Hotel development study recommending against pursuing new development at this time
- Variances for Koronis Brewing Properties, LLC and NS Retail Holdings LLC (Tractor Supply)
- Employment contracts for the City Administrator and Police Chief
- MN Department of Health Grant Award of $10,000.00
- Vouchers totaling $221,977.77
Joint Council & Library Board
The Paynesville City Council and Ad Hoc Library Board are meeting to discuss the future location of the library. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding the future location of the library
City Council
The Paynesville City Council will vote on the 2025 budget funding requests and a proposed 2025 fee schedule. The council will also act on a School Resource Officer agreement with the Paynesville School District, a rain barrel proposal, and a variance request from Koronis Brewing Properties, LLC. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes, vouchers totaling $453,187.34, a liquor store clerk resignation, and a sewer installer license for Hoffman Construction. Old‑business items address employee benefits and a cannabis moratorium ordinance.
- 2025 Budget – Funding Requests (page 11)
- Proposed 2025 Fee Schedule (page 22)
- Police Department – School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with Paynesville School District (page 30)
- Rain Barrel Proposal (page 37)
- Variance — Koronis Brewing Properties, LLC (page 44)