Sartell, Minnesota

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will consider several items at its July 13, 2026 meeting. The consent agenda includes approvals for the 2027 Street Capital Improvement Program feasibility study, the Mill District Trail Phase 2 construction award, and the North Water Treatment Plant improvements. Action items include the final plat for Scout Haven Plat 2 and approvals for the 2026 Overlay Plan. The meeting also features special presentations, commission updates, community comment, and a closed session to evaluate the City Administrator.

• 2027 Street CIP Authorization of Feasibility & Preliminary Design (consent agenda)
• Mill District Trail Phase 2 Award of Construction (consent agenda)
• North Water Treatment Plant Improvements Award of Construction (consent agenda)
• Final Plat – Scout Haven Plat 2 (action item)
• 2026 Overlay Plan Approvals & Authorizations to Bid (action item)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a workshop following its regular meeting. Council members will discuss education and training topics, including a 10-Year Financial Management Plan and a regional collaboration for the Waste Management Fund. Additional agenda items include policy and ordinance development, governance planning, community linkage, and a council roundtable.

• Discussion of 10-Year Financial Management Plan
• Discussion of Waste Management Fund – Regional Collaboration
• Policy & Ordinance Development
• Governance Planning
• Community Linkage

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Planning Commission will adopt the agenda, approve the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes, and consider the final plat for the Scout Haven Plat 2 development. The commission will also receive project and commission updates and allow open discussion.

• Agenda Review and Adoption
• Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Final Plat – Scout Haven Plat 2
• Project Updates
• Planning Commission Updates

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the vacation of 330 10th Street South, merging three lots into one parcel. It also approved the preliminary and final plats for River Rock Estates and Burns Addition, each contingent on addressing staff comments.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of 330 10th Street South (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary & final plat for River Rock Estates, contingent on staff comments (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary & final plat for Burns Addition, contingent on staff comments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will convene on June 22, 2026, to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a preliminary report for water transmission mains, which includes calling a public hearing. The agenda also includes consent agenda items for licenses, permits, and routine payments, as well as updates from various city commissions.

• Water Transmission Mains Preliminary Report and Public Hearing
• Approval of June 8th, 2026 Regular and Special Council Meeting Minutes
• Temporary Gambling Permit
• DNR Trail Grant Amendment
• Liquor License

The council approved the meeting agenda and the June 8 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. All consent‑agenda items, including a temporary gambling permit and a police officer hiring authorization, were approved 5‑0. A resolution adopting the Southwest Water Transmission Main feasibility report and ordering a public hearing on July 27 was also approved 5‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 8 council minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (temporary gambling permit, DNR trail grant amendment, liquor license, fund transfers, police hiring, donation acceptance, vendor payments) (5-0)
• Approved feasibility report and ordered public hearing for Southwest Water Transmission Main project (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a workshop to review financial management planning for 2027 and fund balance recommendations for the 2025 year end. The meeting also includes time for policy and ordinance development and governance planning.

• 2027 Financial Management Planning Process
• 2025 Year End Fund Balance Recommendation
• Policy & Ordinance Development
• Governance Planning

The council voted 4-0 to adopt the agenda for the special meeting. No other motions were approved, denied, or tabled. Staff presented the 2027 financial management process, capital improvement plans, and recommended year‑end fund allocations, but those items were not decided at this meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will consider approving the North WTP Plan and authorizing bids, along with routine items like policy development and vendor payments. The meeting includes updates from commissions and a public comment period.

• North WTP Plan Approval and Authorization to Bid
• Engagement Department Approval to Hire
• Mill District IAG Listing Agreement
• Commission & Committee Charters
• Vendor Payments

The Sartell City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May minutes. The consent agenda items, including the North WTP plan and vendor payments, were approved. Council members voted 4‑0 to approve a 24‑month exclusive listing agreement with Integrity Asset Group for the Mill District property. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 26 minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 06A‑D (4-0)
• Approved IAG 24‑month exclusive listing agreement for Mill District site (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (4-0)

CANCELED - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a range of items, including a summary of the Mill District Open House and its listing agreement, updates to committee and commission charters, a personnel ad‑hoc committee report, and a 10‑year workforce forecasting guide. The council will also consider policy interpretations, ordinance development, governance planning, live‑streaming of meetings, performance assessment, and a council roundtable.

• Mill District Open House Summary & Listing Agreement
• Committee & Commission Charters
• Personnel Ad Hoc Committee Update
• 10‑year 2026‑2034 Workforce Forecasting Guide
• Council Meeting Live Streaming

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (5-0) and later unanimously adjourned the meeting (5-0). No formal votes were recorded on policy items. Other topics were discussed with guidance but without formal approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the May 11 meeting, and hear special presentations and public comments. It will consider a consent agenda covering policy, legislative items, and several licenses, agreements, and permits, including a Teamsters memorandum, a temporary liquor license, a Polytechnic permit, and a DNR water appropriations permit with Well 18. The council will also review delegated consents such as 2025 performance measures and vendor payments, and receive monitoring and incidental reports before adjourning.

• Teamsters Memorandum of Understanding
• Temporary Liquor License
• Polytechnic Permit
• DNR Water Appropriations Permit and Well 18 Agreement
• Vendor Payments

The council voted 5-0 to adopt the meeting agenda and to approve the May 11 minutes. A second unanimous vote approved all consent agenda items (policy development, legislative, permits, performance measures, and vendor payments). The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 11 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 05A‑D (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m. (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the April 27 minutes. It will hear the 2025 audit and financial reports, and allow public comment. The council will consider plat approvals for River Rock Estates and Burns Addition, and will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including a DNR RELEAF grant agreement, a Mill District intersection study agreement, a Niron utility agreement, a community‑center job description, and vendor payments. Additional monitoring and departmental reports will be reviewed before adjournment.

• Approval of DNR RELEAF Grant Agreement
• Approval of Mill District Intersection Study Agreement
• Approval of Niron Utility Agreement
• Preliminary & final plat approval for River Rock Estates
• Preliminary & final plat approval for Burns Addition

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 27 meeting, each by a 3‑0 vote. It accepted the 2025 financial audit with a 3‑0 vote. The council also approved a vacation of easements at 330 10" Street South (3‑0) and approved the preliminary and final plats for two new subdivisions: River Rock Estates (8 single‑family lots) and Burns Addition (2 lots), both by 3‑0 votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 27 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted 2025 financial audit (3-0)
• Approved vacation of easement at 330 10" Street South (3-0)
• Approved preliminary & final plat for River Rock Estates subdivision (8 lots) (3-0)
• Approved preliminary & final plat for Burns Addition subdivision (2 lots) (3-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will meet to consider several land use and development items. The body will review a vacation request and two plat applications.

• Vacation – 330 10th Street South
• Preliminary & Final Plat – River Rock Estates
• Preliminary & Final Plat – Burns Addition

The commission unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the meeting minutes. It approved a vacation to combine three lots at 330 10th Street South. It also approved the preliminary and final plats for River Rock Estates and Burns Addition, each contingent on staff comments.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vacation to combine three lots at 330 10th St S (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for River Rock Estates, contingent on staff comments (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Burns Addition, contingent on staff comments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold its regular meeting to review monitoring and incidental reports, hear public comment, and consider consent agenda items. The meeting will also include a presentation on public safety ceremonies.

• Public Safety Ceremonies presentation
• Preliminary & Final Plat – Jojos Addition
• Vendor Payments
• Administrator Incidental Reports (April 17th, 24th)
• Public Works & Engineering Annual Report

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the April 13 regular and special sessions. It approved the preliminary and final plat for Jojo's Addition, a lot split for single‑family residential use, with a 4‑0 vote. The council also approved vendor payments and adjourned the meeting, each by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved April 13 regular and special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary & Final Plat for Jojo's Addition (4-0)
• Approved item 05d-1 Vendor Payments (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (4-0)

SARTELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) MEETING

The Sartell Economic Development Authority will approve the meeting agenda and minutes. The board will discuss and decide on agreements with Niron Magnetics. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Consideration of Niron Magnetics Agreements

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will discuss the Mill District Plan recommendation and proposed revisions to the city fee schedule and ordinances. The body will also consider the final plat for Scout Haven.

• Mill District Plan Recommendation & Listing Review
• Ordinance Revisions for Titles 3, 4, 8 & 10
• Fee Schedule Revisions
• Final Plat for Scout Haven
• Niron Magnetics Agreements

The council voted 5-0 to accept IAG Commercial's final recommendation and concept plans for the Mill District and also approved the associated marketing materials. It then approved amendments to Titles 3, 4, 8 and 10 of the city ordinances and adopted the 2026 fee schedule revisions. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Accepted IAG final recommendation and concept plans for Mill District (5-0)
• Approved IAG marketing materials for Mill District (5-0)
• Approved Title 3 ordinance amendments (cannabis licensing) (5-0)
• Approved Title 4 ordinance amendments (bow hunting) (5-0)
• Approved Title 8 ordinance amendments (water and sewer service) (5-0)
• Approved Title 10 ordinance amendments (data center regulations) (5-0)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule revisions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d as presented (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council workshop will review policy interpretations and provide education and training, including next steps for the Mill District. It will also consider policy and ordinance development, governance planning, community linkage, and a performance assessment of the council. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Policy Interpretations
• Council Education & Training – Mill District Next Steps
• Policy & Ordinance Development
• Governance Planning
• Community Linkage

The council gave staff direction to develop a long‑term listing agreement with IAG after July 1 to market the Mill District with fewer restrictions. Council members also agreed to delay any railroad crossing upgrades until a specific user is identified. They instructed staff to resume grant applications in 2027 for projects slated for 2028 construction. The agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Delayed railroad crossing improvements until a specific user is identified (consensus)
• Directed staff to develop a long‑term listing agreement with IAG after July 1 (no vote recorded)
• Instructed staff to resume grant applications in 2027 for 2028 construction projects (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and adopt the agenda, approve the February 2, 2026 meeting minutes, and consider new development plats for the Scout Haven and JoJos Addition projects. The commission will also address any old business items and provide updates on projects and commission activities before adjourning.

• Final Plat – Scout Haven
• Preliminary & Final Plat – JoJos Addition
• Approval of February 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Project updates
• Planning commission updates

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the meeting minutes with February 2, 2026 amendments, both unanimously. It approved the final plat for Scout Haven Phase 1, including the lot and park parcel, with a unanimous vote. It also approved both the preliminary and final plats for JoJo’s Addition, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Agenda approved as presented (unanimous)
• Minutes approved with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Scout Haven final plat (unanimous)
• Approved JoJo’s Addition preliminary and final plats (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council meeting scheduled for March 23, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for April 13th.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The special city council workshop will discuss policy interpretations and council education topics. Council members will review proposed 2026 revisions to Ordinance Titles 3, 4, 8, and 10. Additional items include governance planning, community linkage, a performance assessment, and a council roundtable.

• Review of 2026 Ordinance Revisions – Titles 3, 4, 8, and 10
• Discussion of policy interpretations
• Council education and training topics
• Governance planning discussion
• City council performance assessment and roundtable

The council reached consensus on multiple ordinance revisions, including limiting cannabis licenses to four and using door‑to‑door measurements for buffer distances. It also approved a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks, a bow‑hunting ordinance for properties of five acres or more, and a $950 lift‑assist fee for care facilities. Additional actions included amending water and sewer access charge procedures and requiring conditional‑use permits for data centers. The agenda was adopted unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Set cannabis license limit to four (consensus)
• Adopted door‑to‑door measurement for cannabis buffers (consensus)
• Banned cryptocurrency kiosks (consensus)
• Approved bow hunting ordinance for properties ≥5 acres (consensus)
• Approved $950 lift‑assist fee for care facilities (consensus)
• Amended water and sewer access charges to allow payment via development agreements (consensus)
• Required conditional‑use permits for data centers (consensus)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will meet to discuss action items including a bond sale and various grant agreements. The session includes routine approvals for licenses and personnel appointments.

• 2026A Bond Set Sale
• Pinecone & 7th Street N Pedestrian Improvements Grant Agreement & Award
• DNR Grant Agreement & Authorization to Bid
• Liquor License approval
• Utilities Supervisor Appointment

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the February meeting minutes. It approved the consent agenda items, including the DNR grant agreement and utilities supervisor appointment. The council also approved the 2026A Bond Sale Resolution, authorizing $5.74 million in general obligation bonds. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 9 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved 2026A Bond Sale Resolution (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CANCELED - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council meeting set for February 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites Minnesota Statutes § 13D.04. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Sartell City Hall.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The special City Council meeting will cover policy interpretations and education topics, including MN DOT Municipal State Aid Roadways and the APO Safe Streets and Roads for All program. It will also address policy and ordinance development, governance planning, community linkage, and a performance assessment of the council. The agenda lists a council roundtable for discussion.

The council voted 4-0 to adopt the meeting agenda. Later, a motion to adjourn the special session also passed unanimously. No other actions were decided during this meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review several consent agenda items, including the annexation of 1457 6th Street South, a 2026A bond set sale, and equipment purchases for the Public Works Capital Improvement Program. It will also consider the final plat for the Three Girls Solar Plat 2 project and adopt the 2026 Employee Handbook. Additional reports and community comments will be heard, but no decisions are expected on those items.

• Annexation – 1457 6th Street South
• 2026A Bond Set Sale
• 2026 Public Works CIP Equipment Purchases
• Vendor Payments
• Final Plat – Three Girls Solar Plat 2

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the Jan. 26 meeting unanimously. A consent agenda covering the 2026 Employee Handbook, annexation of 1457 6 Street South, a street‑maintenance design agreement, a bond sale, public‑works equipment purchases and vendor payments was also approved unanimously. The Final Plat for Three Girls Solar Plat 2 was approved with a 3‑0 vote after the mayor disqualified himself. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m. with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved Jan. 26 minutes as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d including employee handbook and annexation (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Three Girls Solar Plat 2 (3-0; Mayor Fitzthum disqualified)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:08 p.m. (4-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and adopt the agenda and minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. The body will also consider a final plat for the Three Girls Solar Plat 2 project.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from November 3, 2025
• Review of Final Plat – Three Girls Solar Plat 2

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes, both unanimously. It approved the vacation of 330 10th Street South, merging three lots into one parcel. It also approved the preliminary and final plats for River Rock Estates and for the Burns Addition, each contingent on addressing staff comments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of 330 10th Street South (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for River Rock Estates, contingent on staff comments (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Burns Addition, contingent on staff comments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several policy adoptions, licenses, and agreements. Items include the 2026 Employee Handbook, Data Practices Policy, Administrator Succession Policy, and various legislative and land‑use approvals such as the Benton County Hazard Mitigation Plan and a Force Main design agreement. The council will also review monitoring reports and consider two action items: a Customer Engagement Policy and an Assessment Policy. Public comment and community linkage segments are scheduled but do not involve council decisions on agenda items.

• Adopt 2026 Employee Handbook (policy development)
• Adopt Benton County Hazard Mitigation Plan (legislative)
• Approve Sewer I&I Reduction Planning Agreement (land use)
• Approve Force Main Final Design Agreement (land use)
• Approve 2026 Liquor License (licensing)

The Sartell City Council approved the agenda and minutes, adopted the consent agenda items except the employee handbook, tabled the 2026 Employee Handbook for further review, approved the Customer Engagement Policy, and approved the Assessment Policy with a 20% overlay assessment rate (35% reconstruction). All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 12 meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d, except 5a1 (employee handbook) (5-0)
• Tabled 2026 Employee Handbook pending clarification (5-0)
• Approved Customer Engagement Policy (5-0)
• Approved Assessment Policy with 20% overlay rate and 35% reconstruction rate (5-0)
• Adopted Benton County Hazard Mitigation Plan (part of consent agenda) (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 Liquor License (part of consent agenda) (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council meeting on Jan. 12, 2026 will address routine consent agenda items such as a Benton County SCORE Grant Agreement, landfill monitoring agreements, a temporary liquor license, and a Risk & Resiliency Water Assessment Agreement. The council will also consider a Minnesota State Aid Resolution, acceptance of a 2025 fourth‑quarter donation, employee step approvals, and vendor payments. Additional business includes council and commission appointments and an Ad Hoc Committee review of the City Administrator’s annual performance. Public comment and special presentations are scheduled but no decisions will be made on those topics.

• Benton County SCORE Grant Agreement
• Landfill Monitoring Agreements
• Temporary Liquor License
• Risk & Resiliency Water Assessment Agreement
• MN State Aid Resolution

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - PRIOR

The City Council will hold a workshop to review policy interpretations, governance planning, and performance assessments. The session includes discussions on council education and training topics.

• Mill District Concept Plan discussions
• City Council Performance Assessment
• Policy and ordinance development
• Governance planning

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER

The special city council workshop will review proposed policy revisions for 2026 and consider governance planning, community linkage, and council performance assessment. No specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• 2026 Proposed Policy Revisions

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING- CANCELLED