Olivia public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 16, 2024
The Olivia City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 fine and fee schedule and discuss related fee changes. The council will hear the 2025 budget presentation and then vote on Resolution 2024-147 to approve the final 2025 property tax levy and on Resolution 2024-148 to adopt the 2025 annual operating budget. Additional items include a public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 152 of the city code and the first reading of Ordinance 2025-01 for the B‑3 Central Business District.
- Resolution 2024-147 – approval of final 2025 property tax levy
- Resolution 2024-148 – adoption of 2025 annual operating budget
- Public hearing on proposed ordinance amending the 2025 fine and fee schedule
- Resolution 2024-145 – public hearing for proposed amendment to Chapter 152 of the city code
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-01 – amendment to Chapter 152 for the B‑3 Central Business District
December 2, 2024
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Budget and Truth-In-Taxation. The body will also consider a first reading of the 2025 Fine and Fee Schedule.
- Public hearing for 2025 Budget & Truth-In-Taxation
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-10: 2025 Fine and Fee Schedule
- Resolution 2024-140: Issuance of General Obligation Bonds
- Resolution 2024-138: Hiring of S.M.A.R.T. member Kevin Jensvold
- Resolution 2024-139: Step movement for Riley Minkel
November 18, 2024
The Olivia City Council adopted a bond resolution to fund the BOLD Community Pool Project, authorizing a $795,000 bond purchase at a 4.29% rate. Council also adopted Ordinance 2024-09, amending Chapter 118 to permit cannabis and hemp mezzo and micro businesses in all business and industrial zones. Several public hearings were held to reassess unpaid charges and false‑alarm fees for inclusion on the 2025 tax rolls. Additional resolutions authorized a tax abatement and other assessments.
- Resolution 2024-127: Bond approval for the BOLD Community Pool Project ($795,000 bond at 4.29%).
- Ordinance 2024-09: Amend Chapter 118 to allow cannabis and hemp mezzo and micro businesses in all business and industrial zoning districts.
- Public hearings for reassessment of properties at 406 11th Street South and 602 Willow Avenue East.
- Resolutions 2024-133 to 2024-137: Certification of unpaid refuse charges and false alarm call fees to Renville County Auditor for 2025 tax rolls.
- Resolution 2024-126: Authorization of a tax abatement for certain property within the City of Olivia.
November 4, 2024
The Olivia City Council will hold public hearings to adopt assessments for the costs of razing hazardous structures located at 101 3rd Street South and 311 5th Street South. The council will also consider step movements for two employees, a tax abatement for a property, and a bond schedule for the BOLD Community Pool Project. Additional public hearings are scheduled for reassessments of properties at 602 Willow Avenue East and 406 11th Street North.
- Resolution 2024-123 – Adopt assessment for costs of razing hazardous structure at 101 3rd Street South
- Resolution 2024-124 – Adopt assessment for costs of razing hazardous structure at 311 5th Street South
- Resolution 2024-118 – Call public hearing for reassessment of property at 602 Willow Avenue East
- Resolution 2024-119 – Call public hearing for reassessment of property at 406 11th Street North
- Resolution 2024-126 – Authorize tax abatement for certain property within the City of Olivia
October 21, 2024
The Olivia City Council will hold public hearings regarding unpaid lawn mowing and refuse fees, as well as the razing of hazardous structures at three locations. The council also approved a resolution for a step increase for a liquor store manager and accepted a $500 donation from the Sons of the American Legion.
- Public hearing for unpaid lawn mowing fees at 905 DePue Avenue West
- Public hearing for razing hazardous structure at 101 3rd Street South
- Public hearing for razing hazardous structure at 311 5th Street South
- Step increase for Olivia Liquor Store Manager Andrea Tauber
- Acceptance of $500 donation from Sons of the American Legion
October 7, 2024
The Olivia City Council approved a preliminary tax levy of $1,881,962 and set a Truth‑in‑Taxation hearing for December 2. It also awarded the Active Living Trail Phase 2 contract to R&R Excavating, Inc. and accepted $500 donations from the Olivia Lions Club and $500 from Kiwanis. Additional actions included step movements for three employees and scheduling a public hearing on unpaid refuse fees.
- Resolution 2024‑98: Preliminary Tax Levy of $1,881,962 and Truth‑in‑Taxation hearing set for Dec 2
- Resolution 2024‑96: Award contract to R&R Excavating, Inc. for Active Living Trail Phase 2
- Resolution 2024‑99: Public hearing on Oct 21 for final assessments of unpaid refuse fees
- Resolution 2024‑100: Acceptance of $500 donation from Olivia Lions Club and $500 from Kiwanis
- Resolutions 2024‑101, 2024‑102, 2024‑103: Step movements for Susie Lang, Christi Weidemann, and Jasmine Miller
September 16, 2024
The Olivia City Council will consider awarding a bid for the Active Living Trail Project Phase 2 and setting a Truth-in-Taxation hearing date. The meeting also includes approving off-site gambling permits and confirming appointments.
- Awarding bid for Active Living Trail Project Phase 2
- Setting Truth-in-Taxation hearing date
- Approving off-site gambling permit for Olivia Ambulance Service
- Confirming appointment to Convention and Tourism Board
- Approving step movement for Patrol Officer Jared Lund
September 3, 2024
The Olivia City Council will vote on issuing general obligation bonds for a community pool project and set a public hearing for October 7. The council also approved the promotion of a utility coordinator and confirmed appointments to the public utilities commission.
- Resolution 2024-92: Approving issuance of general obligation bonds for the Pool Bond
- Resolution 2024-93: Setting public hearing date for October 7
- Resolution 2024-90: Promotion of Jodell Gilberts to Utility Accounts Coordinator
- Resolution 2024-91: Approving Utility Accounts Coordinator as Alternate for MMPA Board
- Confirm Mayoral Appointment of Katianne Briese to the Public Utilities Commission
August 19, 2024
The Olivia City Council will meet to approve a second amendment to the construction contract with Marcus Construction for City Hall and Public Safety Building improvements, and will discuss the Olivia Public Library roof replacement options.
- Approval of Marcus Construction contract amendment for City Hall and Public Safety Building
- Discussion on Olivia Public Library roof funding options
- Approval of step movement for City Administrator Elizabeth Torkelson
- Approval of stipend for Economic Development Authority Board Members
- Closed session to discuss asking prices for possible sale of real property
August 5, 2024
The Olivia City Council approved several resolutions, including a grant application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for the Water Treatment Plant Centralized Softening project. It also adopted a resolution moving regular council meetings to the Olivia Public Library while City Hall is under improvement, and approved a $500 donation from FM Bank to the Parks Board. Additional items included authorizing the City Administrator as the city's MMPA representative and finalizing a voting‑operations agreement with Renville County.
- Resolution 2024-83: Authorize grant application for Water Treatment Plant Centralized Softening
- Resolution 2024-82: Amend schedule of regular meetings and move meetings to Olivia Public Library
- Resolution 2024-85: Accept $500 donation from FM Bank for the Parks Board
- Resolution 2024-84: Approve City Administrator as Olivia’s MMPA representative
- Resolution 2024-86: Execute Renville County VOTER account agreement