Granite Falls public meetings in 2020
25 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The City Council is meeting to approve the 2021 General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Enterprise Fund budgets. Members will also consider the 2021 final levy and the Capital Improvements Plan.
- Adopt Final Levy Payable 2021
- Approve General Fund Budget 2021
- Adopt Special Revenue Fund & Enterprise Fund Budgets 2021
- Adopt Capital Improvements Plan
- 2021 Street and Utility Project Preliminary Report
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will meet to consider several appointments and contracts. The body will discuss infrastructure updates and the preliminary report for the 2021 Street and Utility Project.
- Buesing Snow Removal Contract
- Building Inspector Contract
- Century Link and Mediacom Pole Attachment Contracts
- Liquor Store Manager Position
- 2021 Street and Utility Project Preliminary Report
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss State Executive Order 20-99. This order relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Review and discussion of State Executive Order 20-99 (COVID-19)
Meeting
The City Council will consider several motions and resolutions, including speed limit signs on County Road 38 and a memorandum of understanding with Johnson Controls. Discussion items include updates on the Memorial Park Project, the Hydro Plant, and the closure of Prentice Street.
- County Rd 38 Speed Limit Signs
- Johnson Controls Memorandum of Understanding
- Waive calling for quotes for two Public Work trucks
- Law Enforcement/Justice Center Lease Agreement
- Sale of Bonds
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will meet to discuss police department policy updates and appointments for the EDA Board and Charter Commission. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Small Cities Development Program and updates on the Memorial Park project.
- Update Police Department Policies
- TAP Grant resolution
- Employee Health Insurance resolution
- Small Cities Development Program Public Hearing
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station discussion
Meeting
The City Council will review specifications for hydro plant repairs and a preliminary report for the 2021 street project. Members will also consider a TAP grant and professional services for a boat launch concept.
- Hydro Plant Repair & Specifications by Cordelle Thomasma-Barr Engineering
- 2021 Street Project Preliminary Report
- Professional Services for Boat Launch Concept
- TIF #9 Expense Transfer
- TAP Grant
Meeting
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding TIF No. 9 and the enlargement of Municipal Development District No. 1, as well as a hearing for 1560 9th Ave. The body will also consider appointments for General Election Judges.
- Public Hearing for TIF No. 9 & Enlargement of Municipal Development District No. 1
- Public Hearing for 1560 9th Ave
- Council Chamber Technology Update/CARES Funding Update
- Appointment of General Election Judges
- Century Link Pole Attachment Contract
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will review several resolutions, including a lease agreement for the Law Enforcement/Justice Center and the 2019 audit by Justin Nilson. The body will also discuss a driveway project and an electric vehicle charging station.
- Law Enforcement/Justice Center Lease Agreement
- 2019 Audit — Justin Nilson
- Council Chamber Technology Update/CARES Funding Update
- 9th Avenue Property Public Hearing set
- Century Link Pole Attachment Contract
Meeting
The City Council will discuss the proposed 2021 levy and budgets for the General, Special Revenue, and Enterprise funds. The body will also consider a 5-year Capital Improvements Plan and various agreements. Other items include updates on street projects and CARES funding.
- Proposed Levy Payable 2021 and public hearing dates
- General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Enterprise Fund Budgets for 2021
- 5-Year Capital Improvements Plan
- Hydro Plant Proposal with BARR
- Transit Agreement with the State
Meeting
The City Council will review a state grant agreement for Turbine II and Hydro Plant repairs and a resolution supporting a bonding bill. The meeting includes updates on street projects, CARES funding, and Memorial Park.
- State Grant Agreement for Turbine II & Hydro Plant Repairs
- Resolution Supporting Bonding Bill
- Airport Proposal/Wet Land Review
- MnDOT Granite Falls Overlook/Memorial Park Rock Wall
- CARES Funding Update
Meeting
The City Council will consider a contract for cleaning services and forfeited property at 247 E Park St. Discussion items include updates on CARES funding, street projects, and the reissuing of General Obligation Bonds.
- Contract for Cleaning Services
- Forfeited Property: 247 E Park St
- Reissuing of GO Bonds Series 2011A (Sewer & Water) and Series 2013A (Street Improvement)
- State Grant Agreement for Turbine III & Hydro Plant Repairs
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will meet to consider a hospital lease agreement and hazardous housing. The body will also discuss updates regarding the airport T-Hanger project and CARES funding.
- Hospital Lease Agreement
- Hazardous Housing resolution
- Disclosure of Conflict for SCDP Recipient
- Lighting of Walla Bridge motion
- Discussion on naming the park adjacent to the water plant
Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss a hospital appointment and a professional service agreement with BARR. The agenda includes updates on Memorial Park and the KCC Courts. Members will also discuss mowing contracts and the naming of a park adjacent to the water plant.
- Hospital Appointment
- Memorial Park Phase IV
- Professional Service Agreement with BARR
- Mowing Contract with Jon Anderson
- Discussion on 401 Winter Dr Property (Closed Session)
Meeting
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding Memorial Park Phase IV and a professional service agreement with BARR. Discussion items include property mowing contracts, KCC courts, and updates on various city projects.
- Memorial Park Phase IV resolution
- Professional Service Agreement with BARR
- Mowing properties and contract discussion
- Closed session regarding 401 Winter Dr property
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will consider resolutions regarding playground equipment for Highland Park and Memorial Park. The body will also review bids and professional services for Memorial Park Phase III and IV.
- Purchase of Highland Park Playground Equipment
- Memorial Park Phase IV Contract for Professional Services
- Memorial Park Nature-based Playground Equipment
- Memorial Park Phase III Bids
- Hospital Appointment
Meeting
The City Council will review bids for 2020 diseased elm tree removal and a professional services contract for Memorial Park Phase IV. Members will also discuss a lease amendment for the Prairie Five Bus Garage and property requests on Hwy 212 and Baldwin St.
- Bids for 2020 Diseased Elm Tree Removal
- Memorial Park Phase IV Contract for Professional Services
- Prairie Five Bus Garage Lease Amendment
- Discussion of buildings on 107 Hwy 212 Property
- Residential request to purchase City Property at Parcel 40-010-0615 Baldwin St
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will review quotes for 2020 liquid CO2 for the Water Treatment Plant and a farm lease renewal for Rich Jepson. The body will also receive updates on street improvements and turbine projects.
- Quotes for 2020 Liquid CO2 – Water Treatment Plant
- Renewal of Farm Lease Agreement – Rich Jepson
- 2020 Street Improvements update
- Turbine II update
- COVID-19 update
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will meet to review reports from the Airport Commission and EDA Board. The body will consider resolutions for diseased elm tree removal and liquid CO2 for the water treatment plant. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19, spring flooding, and street improvements.
- Resolution for 2020 Diseased Elm Tree Removal quotes
- Resolution for 2020 Liquid CO2 quotes for Water Treatment Plant
- 2020 Street Improvements update
- Volstead House Condition Assessment Report
- Spring Flood update
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will meet to consider resolutions regarding infrastructure repairs. The body will also receive updates on COVID-19, spring flooding, and Memorial Park improvements.
- Resolution to waive calling for KCC Roof Repair quotes
- Turbine II Repair Quote
- Memorial Park Improvements update
- 1507 8th Ave update
- Volstead House Conditions Assessment update
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will review liquor license applications and bids for street equipment and Memorial Park improvements. The body will also discuss the coronavirus and hydro plant repairs.
- Liquor license approvals for American Legion, Bluenose Gopher Brewery, Dallas II, JS Ventures LLC (Granite Bowl), and Tolley’s Bar & Grill
- Bids for Phase II Memorial Park Improvements
- Bids for Street Department Equipment
- Bids for demolition of structure at 1507 8th Ave
- Resolution finding a Parcel of Structurally Substandard Building
Meeting
The Granite Falls City Council will review bids for 2020 street improvements, park maintenance, and Memorial Park Phase II. The body will also consider a purchase agreement for the Zimmerman property and a utility account assessment.
- Call for Bids 2020 Street Improvements
- Bids for Hay Land Lease
- Bids for Maintenance of City Parks
- Bids for Phase II Memorial Park Improvements
- Purchase Agreement for Zimmerman Property
Meeting
The City Council will review quotes for wastewater treatment plant reactors and bids for a new City Hall server and phone system. The body is also considering contracts for the City Clerk, MAPE, and the Public Access Coordinator.
- Quotes for Sequencing Batch Reactors update at the WWTP
- Bids for replacement of City Hall server and phone system
- MAPE Contract approval
- City Clerk's Contract approval
- Resolution for Turbine #3 replacement and Hydro Plant repairs
Meeting
The City Council will review quotes and bids for wastewater treatment and hydro plant improvements. The body is also considering the approval of an AFSCME contract and the purchase of a police squad car.
- Quotes for Sequencing Batch Reactors and Impellers at the WWTP
- Bids for Hydro Plant safety improvements and relay testing
- Purchase of a police squad car
- Approval of AFSCME contract
- Quotes for hay land lease and library landscaping
Meeting
The City Council will consider a second reading of a beekeeping ordinance and a no-parking rule along Highway 212. The body will also discuss updates to Memorial Park and the city's hydro plant. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss the purchase of property.
- Second reading of Beekeeping Ordinance
- Proposed no parking along Highway 212 from Bridge to East of Lincoln St.
- Execution of 212/23 Intersection Agreement
- Call for bids for maintenance of City Parks and Other Properties
- Donations to Yellow Medicine East scholarship and the Food Shelf
Meeting
The City Council is meeting to elect leadership, establish rules of order, and appoint members to boards and commissions. The body will also consider several 2020 contracts and a new beekeeping ordinance.
- First reading of Beekeeping Ordinance
- Execution of agreement for 212/23 Intersection Reconstruction
- Approval of City Attorney, LELS, and Airport Manager contracts
- Execution of Airport Infrastructure Renewal Grant Program Application
- Classification and sale of tax forfeited property