Shafer public meetings in 2021
26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2021
The City Council will review funding for the Joint Powers-Fire Hall for 2023 and a resolution to increase firefighter benefit levels. The meeting also includes updates on water meter replacements and the building official contract.
- Joint Powers-Fire Hall funding for 2023
- Resolution 2021-12-3 to increase firefighter benefit level with PERA cost analysis
- Water meter replacements
- Bldg Official Contract update
2021
The City Council will meet to consider the 2022 budget and levy. The body will also discuss the acceptance of additional Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
- Resolution 2021-12-1: Adopting the 2022 Budget and Levy
- Resolution 2021-12-2: Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
- HR Committee recommendations for Building Inspector replacement
2021
The City Council will consider 2022 liquor license renewals and an extension of the 60-day rule for a text amendment and CUP application regarding Bespoke/Grama’s Barn. The body will also receive updates on the 2022 budget and the status of the building inspector replacement.
- 2022 liquor license renewals
- CUP application and text amendment for Bespoke/Grama’s Barn (Applicant: Ephraim Eusebio)
- 2022 Budget update
- Building inspector replacement status
2021
The Shafer City Council held a special meeting to discuss a Health Risk Advisory letter sent October 20, 2021. Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) provided information on manganese levels in groundwater and potential health effects.
- MDH presentation on manganese advisory levels: >300 PPB for adults and >100 PPB for formula-fed infants
- Discussion of water treatment options including reverse osmosis filter systems and water softeners
- Confirmation that Well #3 is used for public consumption while Wells #1 and #2 are for emergency use
- MDH statement that the EPA is not currently enforcing regulations for manganese
2021
The City Council will meet to discuss the 2022 budget and review a membership application for the Planning Commission. The session includes a resolution to acknowledge donations.
- 2022 Budget discussion
- Planning Commission membership application for Patti Kowalski
- Resolution 2021-11-1 acknowledging donations
2021
The City Council will meet to discuss the renewal of city insurance through Stein Insurance. The body will also address the termination of service for Inspector Jack Kramer.
- Stein Insurance city insurance renewal
- Termination of service for Inspector Jack Kramer
2021
The City Council will address new business including resolutions regarding polling places and water usage. The agenda also includes a Planning Commission member resignation and updates from various city reports.
- Resolution 2021-10-1: Establishing Polling Place
- Resolution 2021-10-2: Rescinding Local Emergency With Respect to Water Usage
- Planning Commission member resignation: Tamara Hessler
- Joint Powers-Fire Request for Amendment to JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The Shafer City Council will meet to discuss new business including a legal services agreement and resolutions regarding unpaid charges and donations. The body will also review reports from the attorney, engineer, public works, and clerk.
- Resolution 2021-9-4 Adopting Assessment For Unpaid Charges
- Resolution 2021-9-5 Accepting Shafer Days Donations
- Campbell Knutson Legal Services Agreement effective January 1, 2022
- Joint Powers-Fire Request for Amendment to JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for Sprouting Out LLC. Members are also deciding on the 2022 preliminary budget and levy, as well as the acceptance of ARPA funding.
- Public hearing and application for Sprouting Out LLC liquor license
- Resolution 2021-9-1 approving Preliminary and Final plat for BirdDog Meadows
- Resolution 2021-9-2 adopting the 2022 Preliminary Budget & Levy
- Resolution 2021-9-3 to accept Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA) funds
- Discussion on Commercial District Uses code or text amendments
2021
The City Council will meet to discuss a law enforcement contract for 2022 and accept donations for National Night Out and Shafer Days. The body will also consider an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement regarding PERA retirement accounts.
- Chisago County Sheriff’s Dept Contract for 2022
- Resolution 2021-8-3 Accepting National Night Out Donations
- Resolution 2021-8-4 Accepting Shafer Days Donations
- Joint Powers-Fire Request for Amendment to JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The City Council will meet to discuss a local emergency regarding water usage and watering restrictions. The agenda also includes a resolution for Shafer Days donations and an amendment request regarding PERA retirement accounts.
- Resolution 2021-8-2: Declaring a local emergency for water usage and invoking watering restrictions
- Resolution 2021-8-1: Accepting Shafer Days donations
- Joint Powers-Fire request to amend JPA regarding PERA retirement accounts
2021
The council will consider an ordinance to amend city truck restrictions. They will also discuss a possible petition for the detachment of 68.8 acres from the city.
- Ordinance 2021-7-2: Amending Chapter 7, Section 701.04 regarding truck restrictions
- Resolution 2021-7-2: Accepting Shafer Days donations
- Discussion of possible petition for detachment of PID 18.00006.02 (68.8 acres)
- Joint Powers-Fire request to amend JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The City Council will discuss the renewal of the cable contract with Midcontinent Communications and review open bids for a 2004 Sterling Plow Truck. The body will also consider 2022 Sheriff’s Contract rates and a resolution to accept a Shafer Days donation.
- Bids for 2004 Sterling Plow Truck
- Ordinance 2021-7-1: Renewal of Cable Contract with Midcontinent Communications
- Sheriff’s Contract rates for 2022
- Resolution 2021-7-1: Accepting Shafer Days Donation
- Joint Powers-Fire request for JPA amendment regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The City Council will meet to review reports from the attorney, engineer, clerk, and public works. The body will also consider a request to amend the Joint Powers Agreement regarding the PERA Retirement Account for fire services.
- Joint Powers-Fire request for amendment to JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
- Public Works seasonal worker update
- Review of accounts payable
2021
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding lawful gambling and liquor license fees for Shafer Days at the Fire Dept. The body will also review a recommendation for a Public Works seasonal position and a PERA retirement account amendment.
- Resolution 2021-6-1: Application for Lawful Gambling for Shafer Days at Fire Dept
- Resolution 2021-6-2: Waiving Temporary Liquor License Fee for Lions for Shafer Days at Fire Dept
- HR Committee recommendation for PW Seasonal Position
- Joint Powers-Fire request for JPA amendment regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The City Council will discuss the timeline and capacity requirements for reopening City Hall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting also includes reviews of departmental reports and seasonal staffing.
- COVID-19 pandemic: Timeline to re-open City Hall and meeting capacity requirements
- PW Seasonal position-HR Committee
- LMC Virtual Annual Conference June 22-25
- Joint Powers-Fire request for amendment to JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The City Council will conduct a regular session including discussions on public works staffing and Shafer Days 2021. Unfinished business includes a fire department request regarding PERA retirement accounts and a proposal from Schwickerts Roofing & HVAC.
- MPCA:WWTP Certificate of Commendation for 2020
- Public Works seasonal position
- Joint Powers-Fire Request to amend JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
- Schwickerts Roofing & HVAC proposal
2021
The City Council will discuss an ordinance to amend truck restrictions in the city code. The body will also review water shut-off options for May and a roofing and HVAC proposal from Schwickerts.
- Ordinance 2021-4-1: Amending Chapter 7, Section 701.04 regarding truck restrictions
- Resolution 2021-4-1: Acknowledging donations
- Water shut-off options for May
- Schwickerts Roofing & HVAC proposal
- Joint Powers-Fire request for JPA amendment regarding PERA Retirement Account
Board Of Appeals
The City of Shafer Board of Appeals and Equalization will hold a meeting at 6:00pm. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including call to order, roll call, and public hearing.
2021
The City Council will review several items including a comprehensive plan update and street damage on 306th Street. The agenda also includes a proposal from Schwickerts Roofing & HVAC and discussion regarding 2021 outdoor events.
- Comprehensive Plan update for Council approval
- Schwickerts Roofing & HVAC proposal
- 2021 Outdoor Events (Shafer Saloon & Ole’s Crossroads)
- Street Damage-306th Street
- Joint Powers-Fire Request for Amendment to JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The City Council will meet to discuss the 2020 city audit and the Fire Department Building Fund. The session includes reports from the attorney, engineer, public works, and clerk.
- Resolution 2021-3-1: Accepting the 2020 Audit
- Review of Fire Dept Building Fund
- Joint Powers-Fire request for JPA amendment regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The City Council will conduct a regular session including a review of accounts payable and previous meeting minutes. Unfinished business includes a request to amend the Joint Powers-Fire JPA regarding PERA retirement accounts.
- Joint Powers-Fire Request for Amendment to JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
2021
The City Council will review several items including a township road maintenance contract and fire meeting minutes regarding PERA retirement accounts. The council is also reviewing the water tower project scope and services agreement.
- Shafer Township Road Maintenance Contract
- Amendment to JPA regarding PERA Retirement Account
- Parks Improvements-Gregory Contracting Scope & Invoice
- Water Tower: Project Scope & Services Agreement
2021
The City Council will conduct a regular session including a review of previous meeting minutes and accounts payable. The agenda includes an application for a Parks Commission seat and updates regarding water tower project scope and services.
- Parks Commission Open Seat: Terry Smith application
- 2021 Clean-up Day(s) Scheduling
- Engineer’s Report: Water Tower Project Scope & Services Agreement
2021
The City Council will meet to discuss the scheduling of 2021 Clean-up Day and acknowledge donations. The session includes routine reviews of accounts payable and departmental reports.
- Resolution 2021-1-1 acknowledging donations
- Scheduling of 2021 Clean-up Day(s)
- Review of accounts payable
2021
The City Council will conduct the swearing-in of new councilmembers and appoint officers for 2021. The body will also review training opportunities for elected officials and receive reports from the attorney, engineer, public works, and clerk.
- Swearing in of new councilmembers
- Appointment of Offices for 2021
- Training opportunities for elected officials (LMC & MN Dept of Rev/BAE)
- Review of accounts payable