Sartell public meetings in 2025

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a special meeting on December 8, 2025. Council members will discuss policy interpretations, education and training topics for 2026 staffing and legislative priorities, and various governance and performance planning items. No specific actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review the 2026 Final Levy and consider the 2025 Housing Needs Analysis and 2026 Incentive Program. The meeting includes several construction and development agreements and a closed session for the City Administrator's performance review.

• 2026 Final Levy
• 2025 Sartell Housing Needs Analysis & 2026 Incentive Program
• Grizzly Lane Award & Construction Agreements
• Heritage Drive Trail Grant Resolution & Agreement
• Scout Haven Development Agreement

The council approved the Scout Haven Development Agreement with a 4-1 vote, despite one dissenting vote. It also approved waiving water and sewer access charges and capping permit fees for new single‑family homes on existing platted lots, effective through 2026, by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Both actions were adopted as presented.

• Approved Scout Haven Development Agreement (4-1)
• Approved waiver of water and sewer access charges for new single‑family homes (5-0)
• Approved capping of building permit and plan review fees at $1,500 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Final Levy as presented (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 24 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items except Scout Haven item (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council meeting will address routine consent agenda items, including a temporary gambling permit, a 2026 MCPP application, and personnel and voucher payments. The council will also review the 2026 fee schedule and delinquent assessments. Additional agenda items include community presentations, public comments, and monitoring reports.

• Temporary gambling permit (consent agenda)
• 2026 MCPP application and agreement (consent agenda)
• 2026 fee schedule review (Community Linkage)
• Voucher payments (delegated consents)
• 2026 personnel revisions (delegated consents)

The council approved the 2026 fee schedule, which would increase the average residential user fee by $8 per month. The delinquent assessment proposal for accounts over 60 days past due was also approved. All items were adopted unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 10 meetings (4-0)
• Approved delinquent assessments proposal (4-0)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (policy development, legislative, permits, etc.) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will review a draft 2026 fee schedule, a development agreement for Scout Haven, and an update on the STC Conveyance Study and West Sartell infrastructure planning.

• Review Scout Haven Development Agreement
• Review 2026 Fee Schedule Draft
• Update on STC Conveyance Study
• West Sartell Development Infrastructure Planning

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (4-0). Council members reached consensus to use Option A, a public stormwater pond on park‑dedicated land, for the Scout Haven multifamily project. They also agreed that developers must connect to the city water system and extend sanitary sewer from Utah Road, with all costs borne by the developer. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4-0).

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Pursue Option A public stormwater pond for Scout Haven development (consensus)
• Require developers to connect to city water system and extend sanitary sewer from Utah Road, costs to developer (consensus)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will consider a preliminary and final plat and variance for The Preserve on Watab, a West Bridgeport Plat Two Development Agreement amendment, and 2026 liquor and tobacco licensing. The agenda also includes ordinance amendments, voucher payments, and a Local Road Improvement Program grant resolution. These items are presented for council approval or referral to staff.

• Preliminary, Final Plat & Variance – The Preserve on Watab
• West Bridgeport Plat Two Development Agreement Amendment
• 2026 Liquor and Tobacco Licensing
• Ordinance Amendments
• Voucher Payments and Local Road Improvement (LRIP) Grant Resolution

The council approved the meeting agenda and the October 27 minutes. It adopted proposed amendments to Titles 1‑12 of the city ordinance. The council also approved the preliminary and final plat and the variance for The Preserve on Watab residential development. Consent‑agenda items and an ad‑hoc planning committee were approved as well.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 27 minutes (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amendments for Titles 1‑12 (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for The Preserve on Watab (4-0)
• Approved Variance for The Preserve on Watab (4-0)
• Approved consent‑agenda items 5a‑5d (4-0)
• Appointed Meyer and Elness to Ad‑Hoc Planning Commission selection committee (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will meet to consider a preliminary and final plat and a variance for The Preserve on Watab. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption and minutes approval.

• Preliminary, Final Plat & Variance – The Preserve on Watab

The commission unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the meeting minutes. It approved a variance for accessory structures at The Preserve on Watab and also approved the preliminary and final plats for the development. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimously)
• Approved meeting minutes with amendments (unanimously)
• Approved variance for accessory structures on Lots 1, 4, 5, 8‑13 (unanimously)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for The Preserve on Watab (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (unanimously)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER

The Sartell City Council will hold a special workshop to discuss policy interpretations, fee schedule reviews, and governance planning. The meeting will be held remotely and is scheduled to follow the regular council meeting.

• Policy Interpretations
• Enterprise Fund Fee Schedule Reviews
• Policy & Ordinance Development
• Governance Planning
• City Council Performance Assessment

The council guided staff to move forward with an 8% utility rate increase for the 2026 fee schedule. It supported the new Waste Management Enterprise Fund but asked staff to mitigate risks before any hires or equipment purchases. Council agreed to explore a housing program that incentivizes infill of vacant lots and gave direction on the Mill District plan to focus on light‑industrial or data‑center uses. The agenda was adopted and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to pursue 8% utility rate increase for 2026 fee schedule
• Supported Waste Management Enterprise Fund, pending risk mitigation before hires/purchases
• Agreed to explore housing program incentivizing infill vacant lots
• Guided Mill District planning toward light‑industrial/data‑center focus, no church acquisition
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - BEFORE

The Sartell City Council will hold a special workshop on October 27, 2025. Council members will discuss policy interpretations, education and training topics—including a draft report from the Mill District owners representative—policy and ordinance development, governance planning, community linkage, and a performance assessment. The meeting is scheduled from 5:00 to 6:00 pm and will be streamed online per Minn. Stat. §13D.02.

• Policy Interpretations
• Council Education & Training Topics – Mill District Owners Representative Draft Report
• Policy & Ordinance Development
• Governance Planning
• Community Linkage

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5‑0). No substantive actions on the Mill District redevelopment were taken; discussion was deferred to a later workshop. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Deferred Mill District guidance to post‑meeting workshop (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the October 14 meeting, and hear special presentations and community comments. A consent agenda will be processed that includes an annexation of 32827 River Oaks Lane, a West (North) Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation agreement, a gambling permit, voucher payments, and a fire‑relief benefit increase. Monitoring reports, action items, and departmental incidental reports will also be reviewed.

• Annexation – 32827 River Oaks Lane
• West (North) Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Agreement
• Gambling Permit
• Voucher Payments (delegated consents)
• Fire Relief Benefit Increase

The Sartell City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 14th meeting. The council also approved the consent agenda items, including an annexation at 32827 River Oaks Lane, a water‑treatment plant rehabilitation agreement, and a gambling permit. The fire‑relief benefit increase was approved by the two voting members after three members disqualified themselves for a financial conflict. The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved October 14 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d except 5d2 (5-0)
• Approved fire relief benefit increase (item 5d2) (2-0, 3 disqualified)
• Approved annexation of 32827 River Oaks Lane (part of consent agenda)
• Approved West (North) Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Agreement (part of consent agenda)
• Approved gambling permit (part of consent agenda)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 p.m. (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, review monitoring reports, and hold a final assessment hearing for the West Side Reconstruction Project. The meeting also includes a law‑enforcement swearing‑in ceremony and discussion of an Ad Hoc Committee on property valuations. Additional items such as development agreements and permits will be addressed under the consent agenda.

• Final Assessment Hearing – West Side Reconstruction Project
• Watab Springs Development Agreement (consent agenda)
• MPCA Authorizing Resolution (consent agenda)
• Heritage Drive Trail Award & Agreements (consent agenda)
• Ad Hoc Committee – Property Valuations (action item)

The council adopted the agenda and approved the September 22 meeting minutes. It accepted the Assessment Worksheet and adopted the Final Assessment Resolution for the 2025 West Side Reconstruction Project, affecting 180 properties with assessments totaling $2,019,378.28. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda items, appointing a property‑valuations ad hoc committee, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved September 22 regular and special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted Assessment Worksheet and adopted Final Assessment Resolution (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d except 5d1 (4-0)
• Approved item 5d1 IUP/CUP Permit Extensions (3-0-1, Fitzthum disqualified)
• Appointed Fitzthum and Lynch to Property Valuations Ad Hoc Committee (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The commission will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the July 7, 2025 minutes. It will discuss a vacation request for the property at 1009 Providence Lane and consider extensions to existing Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Implementation Use Permits (IUP). Additional items include project updates, commission updates, and appointments.

• Vacation request – 1009 Providence Lane
• Extensions of Conditional Use Permits (CUP)
• Extensions of Implementation Use Permits (IUP)
• Commission appointments
• Project and commission updates

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes, both unanimously. It approved a vacation of drainage and utility easements at 1009 Providence Lane, also unanimously. The commission then approved a one‑year extension for a Conditional Use Permit and Interim Use Permit, adding a condition that future extensions require detailed delay data, again unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of drainage and utility easements at 1009 Providence Lane (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year CUP and IUP extensions with data‑submission condition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss policy interpretations, governance planning, and performance assessments. The session includes reviews of ordinance amendments and council education topics.

• Ordinance amendment reviews
• City Council performance assessment
• Governance planning
• Policy and ordinance development

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Staff presented proposed amendments to City Code titles and announced a public hearing on November 8, 2025. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on code amendments for Nov 8, 2025

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will meet to discuss the 2026 Preliminary Levy and review various administrative consents. The meeting includes a presentation from the Regional Human Rights Commission and public comment regarding a hotel subsidy package.

• 2026 Preliminary Levy
• BDPI 4th Ave S Design Agreement
• Mill Site Trail Award & Agreements
• Police Vehicle Purchase
• Annexation Approval

The council voted 4‑0 to approve the tax abatement and the accompanying hotel incentive for the proposed 86‑room Wyndham Garden Hotel. It also approved the 2026 preliminary levy, keeping the city tax rate unchanged, and adopted the consent agenda items. All motions passed unanimously or with all voting members present.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 8 minutes (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement for Wyndham Garden Hotel (4-0, Lynch disqualified)
• Approved hotel incentive for Wyndham Garden Hotel (4-0, Lynch disqualified)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Preliminary Levy with 0% tax increase (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review a long-term financial management plan spanning 2025 to 2034. The body is also considering several agreements, including a grant acceptance from the Department of Interior and an intersection improvement award for Pinecone & 7th Street.

• 2025-2034 Financial Management Plan
• Pinecone & 7th Street Intersection Improvement Award
• Department of Interior Grant Acceptance
• APO Beltline Agreement
• Public Hearing for Final Assessments for West Side Reconstruction Project

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 25th minutes, adopted the consent agenda items—including the APO Beltline Agreement and a temporary liquor license—and adopted the 2025‑2034 Financial Management Plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 25th meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d (5-0)
• Adopted 2025‑2034 Financial Management Plan (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a workshop immediately after its regular meeting. Council members will discuss policy interpretations, education and training topics such as the Public Works Recreational Post-Season Review and the Financial Management Plan for the General Fund. Additional agenda items include policy and ordinance development, governance planning, community linkage, a performance assessment, and a council roundtable. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or fee changes are listed.

• Public Works Recreational Post-Season Review (discussion)
• Financial Management Plan – General Fund Budgets (discussion)
• Policy & Ordinance Development (discussion)
• Governance Planning (discussion)
• City Council Performance Assessment (discussion)

The council voted 5-0 to adopt the meeting agenda and later voted 5-0 to adjourn the special meeting. Staff presented post‑season reviews of parks and the Pine Ridge Golf Course development agreement, and gave an overview of the FY 2026 financial management plan, but no votes were taken on those items.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will consider several consent items, including an annexation approval and a grant agreement. The meeting also includes the introduction of the city attorney from Eckberg Lammers. A following workshop will cover general fund budgets and a public works recreational review.

• Annexation approval
• Grant agreement approval
• Temporary gambling permit
• Fire department hiring approval
• Introduction of City Attorney Eckberg Lammers

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 11 meeting, each with a unanimous 5-0 vote. They also approved the consent agenda items, which covered a temporary gambling permit, a grant agreement, the acceptance of a resignation and interim appointment, annexation, fire department hiring, and voucher payments, all by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m. with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 11 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: temporary gambling permit, grant agreement, resignation & interim appointment, annexation, fire department hiring, voucher payments (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m. (5-0)

SARTELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)

The Sartell Economic Development Authority will meet on August 11, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, approval of minutes from prior meetings, and election of officers. The board will also consider a resolution to authorize the sale of property.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from April 28 and June 23, 2025 meetings
• Election of officers
• Resolution authorizing sale of property

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will adopt the agenda, approve the July 28th meeting minutes, and address routine consent agenda items including fire department hiring and voucher payments. They will review monitoring reports and hear special presentations and community comments. The primary action item is the recommendation for the Grizzly Lane construction bid. The meeting will conclude with incidental reports, announcements, and adjournment.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of July 28th, 2025 minutes
• Fire Department Hiring Approval (consent agenda)
• Voucher Payments (consent agenda)
• Grizzly Lane Construction Bid Recommendation

The council approved the meeting agenda and the July 28 minutes unanimously. It also approved the consent agenda items, which included fire department hiring and voucher payment. The council voted to reject all four bids for the Grizzly Lane project and to rebid the work for spring 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved July 28 minutes (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including fire department hiring and voucher payment (3-0)
• Rejected all Grizzly Lane construction bids; rebid scheduled for spring 2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (3-0)

JOINT AREA CITIES MEETING

The Joint Area Cities Meeting will be held at the St. Cloud Drinking Water Treatment Facility to discuss homelessness services and a housing cohort report. Cities will also provide updates on local projects.

• Presentation on Central Minnesota Homelessness
• Presentation on CentraCare Housing Cohort
• City updates from participating communities
• Meeting location: St. Cloud Drinking Water Treatment Facility
• Next meeting scheduled for September 30, 2025 in St. Joseph

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will consider several service agreements and permits. The meeting includes reviews of police capital purchases and a property sale resolution.

• Pinecone & 2 ½ Signal Improvement Award
• Landfill Access Road Design & Construction Services Agreement
• Professional Services Agreement for City Attorney
• Resolution Authorizing Sale of Property
• Police Capital Purchase Approval

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the July 14th meetings, each with a 4‑0 vote. A consent agenda covering several items—including a professional services agreement, a landfill access road contract, gambling permits, a temporary liquor license, a resolution authorizing the sale of property, and a police capital purchase—was approved unanimously. The council also created an Ad Hoc Committee of members Deters and Elness to interview candidates for a vacant Parks Commission seat.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 14th meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (professional services agreement, landfill road design, gambling permits, temporary liquor license, property sale resolution, police capital purchase, etc.) (4-0)
• Approved formation of Ad Hoc Committee for Parks Commission hiring (4-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER - INTERVIEWS

The City Council workshop will discuss policy interpretations and education topics, including the design of the Pinecone & 7th Pedestrian Improvements Plan and a financial management plan for enterprise funds. Council members will also review policy and ordinance development, governance planning, community linkage, performance assessment, and provide feedback on the recent city attorney interview.

• Pinecone & 7th Pedestrian Improvements Plan Design
• Financial Management Plan – Enterprise Funds & Prioritizations
• Policy & Ordinance Development discussion
• Governance Planning discussion
• City Attorney Interview Feedback

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It instructed staff to present the current APO study for Pinecone Road at a future workshop to discuss pedestrian improvements at the 15th Street S intersection. The council also unanimously adjourned the meeting. No other items received formal approval.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring APO study for Pinecone Road to a workshop (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - BEFORE - INTERVIEWS

The Sartell City Council will open the meeting and approve the agenda. It will then hold interviews with finalists for the city attorney position. A council roundtable discussion will follow before adjournment.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Interview city attorney finalist(s)
• Council roundtable discussion
• Adjourn meeting

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. Council members interviewed two finalist firms for the City Attorney position. After discussion, the council instructed staff to begin contract negotiations with Eckberg and Lammers, with a contract to be presented at the next regular council meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Guided staff to begin contract negotiations with Eckberg & Lammers (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the annexation, rezoning, and preliminary plat for Scout Haven. The body will also consider several professional services agreements and infrastructure bids.

• Public Hearing: Annexation, Rezone & Preliminary Plat – Scout Haven
• Public Comment: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Public Use
• Professional Services Agreements: Housing Demand Analysis, Pavement Management Services, and Construction Testing
• Pinecone Road & 7th Street Intersection bid results and recommendation
• Mill Site Trail Plan (Phase 1) approval and authorization to bid

The council approved the annexation of the Scout Haven site with an R3 zoning designation. They also approved the preliminary plat for the project, requiring a park dedication or fee valued at $500,000. The consent agenda items were approved, and the liquor license for Mr. D's was granted after a separate vote. All motions passed unanimously except the liquor license, which passed 2‑0 with three members disqualified.

• Approved annexation with R3 zoning for Scout Haven (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Scout Haven with $500,000 park dedication condition (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d except liquor license (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for Mr. D's (2-0, three members disqualified)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 23 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and adopt the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The primary item is the annexation, rezone, and preliminary plat for the Scout Haven project.

• Agenda Review and Adoption
• Approval of May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Scout Haven Annexation, Rezone & Preliminary Plat

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the May 5, 2025 minutes without dissent. It voted to recommend annexation of the Scout Haven property with an R-3 multiple‑family zoning designation, and also to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for the site, contingent on the annexation and staff comments. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of annexation with R-3 zoning for Scout Haven (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Scout Haven, contingent on annexation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

SARTELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Economic Development Authority adopted its agenda unanimously. It also adopted the proposed Declaration of Restrictions for the sale of property to Niron Magnetics and Champion Plat, with specific amendments to items 3, 6, and 10, also unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda as presented – unanimous vote
• Adopt Declaration of Restrictions with amendments to items 3, 6, and 10 – unanimous vote

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will approve plans and authorize bidding for road construction projects, including the 2025 Heritage Drive Trail Plan and Pinecone Road Overlay. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss the sale of Champion Plat property.

• 2025 Heritage Drive Trail Plan Approval & Authorize Bidding
• Pinecone & 2 ½ Street N Signal Improvements Plan Approval & Authorize Bidding
• Grizzly Lane Reconstruction Plan Approval & Authorize Bidding
• 2025 Pinecone Road Overlay Construction Award
• Closed Meeting: Sale of Champion Plat property

The council approved the meeting agenda and minutes, then authorized several infrastructure projects and the 2025 Pinecone Road overlay award. It approved the amended Declaration of Restrictions needed to close the sale of city property to Niron Magnetics. The council also created an Ad Hoc Committee for ordinance review and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved June 9 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Heritage Drive Trail Plan and authorized bidding (5-0)
• Approved Pinecone & 2 ½ Street N Signal Improvements Plan and authorized bidding (5-0)
• Approved Grizzly Lane Reconstruction Plan and authorized bidding (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Pinecone Road Overlay Construction Award (5-0)
• Approved amended Declaration of Restrictions for Niron Magnetics property sale (5-0)
• Approved establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee for ordinance reviews (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council workshop will discuss policy interpretations and education topics for council members. Key discussions include the 2026 capital improvement plans, access points on Pinecone Road, and development of policies and ordinances. The meeting also covers governance planning, community linkage, and performance assessment.

• Capital Improvement – 2026 Plans and Priorities
• Pinecone Road Access Points
• Policy Interpretations
• Council Education & Training Topics
• Policy & Ordinance Development

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda (5-0). After discussion of capital‑improvement planning and a proposed Pinecone Road access point for The Waters Church, the council voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. (5-0). No other motions were decided.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will convene to approve a consent agenda containing routine items such as the 2025 Street Maintenance Award, a federal agreement for the Pinecone & 7th Intersection Project, and the appointment of a Metro Bus Board Commissioner. The meeting also includes a workshop immediately following to discuss 2026 Capital Improvement Plans and Pinecone Road access points.

• Metro Bus Board of Commissioners Appointment
• 2025 Street Maintenance Award & Agreement
• Pinecone & 7th Intersection Project Federal Agreement to Bid
• Easement Agreements
• Capital Improvement – 2026 Plans and Priorities

The Sartell City Council adopted the meeting agenda (5‑0) and approved the prior meeting minutes (5‑0). A motion to approve all consent‑agenda items—policy development, legislative appointments, easement and temporary gambling permits, pyrotechnic permit, street‑maintenance award, and the Summerfest fireworks plan—was carried unanimously (5‑0). No other motions were denied or postponed.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (policy, legislative, easement, temporary gambling, pyrotechnic, street‑maintenance award, Summerfest fireworks) (5-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review the West Bridgeport Plat II and the 2025 Employee Handbook. The meeting includes presentations on the 2024 Annual Audit and the Benton Economic Partnership.

• West Bridgeport Plat II
• 2025 Employee Handbook
• Legal Request for Proposals
• Archeological Survey Consultant Agreement
• 2024 Annual Audit presentation

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the May 12 meetings. It approved the amended West Bridgeport Plat II development agreement and the 2025 Employee Handbook, each with a 5‑0 vote. The council also created an ad hoc committee of Mayor Fitzthum and Councilmember Elness to interview legal service firms for the City Attorney position.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 12 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d (5-0)
• Approved West Bridgeport Plat II development agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Employee Handbook (5-0)
• Formed ad hoc committee (Mayor Fitzthum, Councilmember Elness) to interview legal service firms
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss capital improvement planning and revisions to the sign ordinance. The session also includes governance planning and a performance assessment.

• Capital Improvement Planning 101
• Sign Ordinance Revisions
• City Council Performance Assessment

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0). Council directed staff to prepare a revised draft of the Temporary Sign Ordinance for consideration at the June council meeting, focusing on fines, event definitions, business exemptions, content, and materials. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5-0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft revised Temporary Sign Ordinance for June meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will discuss the annexation and rezoning of the Weyer Property. The body is also reviewing a final plat for the Charles Gregg Addition Plat 2 and design guidance for Grizzly Lane reconstruction.

• Annexation and rezoning of Weyer Property
• Final Plat for Charles Gregg Addition Plat 2
• Grizzly Lane Reconstruction Design Guidance
• Mill District Trail Grant Agreement
• LOI Carbon Lockdown

The council voted 5-0 to approve the annexation of the Weyer property with an R3 (multi‑family) zoning designation. It also approved the consent‑agenda items, the Charles Gregg Addition Plat 2, and the Grizzly Lane reconstruction design (Figure 10 option) with unanimous votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2025 meetings (5-0)
• Approved annexation with R3 zoning for Weyer property (5-0)
• Approved consent‑agenda items 5a‑5d except 5c3 (5-0)
• Approved item 5c3 after disqualifications (2-0)
• Approved Final Plat – Charles Gregg Addition Plat 2 (5-0)
• Approved Grizzly Lane Figure 10 design (38' roadway, 8' multi‑use trail) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. New business includes discussion of annexation and rezoning of the Weyer property and a final plat for the Charles Gregg Addition Plat 2. The commission will also receive project updates, commission updates, and hold an open discussion before adjourning.

• Annexation and rezoning – Weyer Property
• Final plat approval – Charles Gregg Addition Plat 2

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the annexation and rezoning of the Weyer property on 19th St S to R‑3. It also unanimously approved the final plat for Charles Gregg Addition Plat 2, Lot 1, Block 1 for a Discount Tire development, with access via private Bellin Drive and utilities from River Vista Lane.

• Approved agenda adoption (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and rezoning to R‑3 for Weyer Property (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Charles Gregg Addition Plat 2, Lot 1, Block 1 for Discount Tire (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

SARTELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)

The Sartell Economic Development Authority will first approve and adopt the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It will hold a public hearing on Tax Increment Financing districts 5‑7. The board will consider amendments to a purchase agreement. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approval and adoption of the meeting agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public hearing on Tax Increment Financing districts 5‑7
• Review of purchase agreement amendments

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the creation of Tax Increment Financing District 5-7 and the accompanying development agreement for Niron Magnetics on property in Champion Plat. It also authorized an amendment to the purchase agreement for the sale of that property to Niron Magnetics. These actions enable the planned development and sale of the site, affecting local economic growth. All other agenda items and minutes were adopted without dissent.

• Adopted agenda amendment (item #4) – unanimous
• Adopted minutes of April 224, 2024 and March 10, 2025 meetings – unanimous
• Approved Resolution Establishing TIF District 5-7 and TIF Plan – unanimous
• Approved Development Agreement for TIF District 5-7 – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution Authorizing Purchase Agreement Amendment for Champion Plat sale to Niron Magnetics – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried anonymously

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER - INTERVIEWS

The Sartell City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss the final interviews for the Deputy Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief position.

• Debrief of Deputy Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief finalist interviews

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It instructed the hiring committee to work with the selected finalist to make a conditional employment offer for the Deputy Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief position. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Directed hiring committee to pursue conditional offer for Deputy Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will hold a closed meeting to discuss purchase agreement amendments for city property in the Champion Plat. It will also consider action items including the 2025A bond sale, street maintenance projects for 2025, and improvements at the Pinecone & 7th Street intersection. Additional routine items are on the consent agenda, such as professional service agreements and a fire vehicle purchase.

• Closed meeting to discuss purchase agreement amendments for Champion Plat property
• 2025A Bond Sale
• 2025 Street Maintenance Projects
• Pinecone & 7th Street Intersection Improvements
• Professional Service Agreement – Sartell Community Center

The council approved a $18,985,000 general‑obligation bond sale to fund street and utility improvements. It also established Tax Increment Financing District 5‑7 for Niron Magnetics and authorized a purchase‑agreement amendment for the Champion Plat property. Several street‑maintenance resolutions were adopted, including the Pinecone & 7th Street intersection project, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved $18,985,000 bond sale (5-0)
• Approved TIF District 5‑7 & TIF Plan (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for TIF 5‑7 (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Pinecone & 7th Street Intersection project (4-1)
• Approved Pinecone & 2 ½ Stoplight Improvements Agreement (5-0)
• Approved 13th Ave Improvements Resolution (5-0)
• Approved pause of Policy Governance and creation of refinement committee (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - BEFORE - INTERVIEWS

The Sartell City Council will hold a special meeting to approve the agenda, conduct interviews with finalists for the Deputy Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief position, and then adjourn.

• Call to Order & Approve Agenda
• Interviews with finalists for Deputy Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief
• Adjournment

The special City Council meeting was held to interview three finalists for the Deputy Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief position. Council members unanimously adopted the agenda (5-0). The council then unanimously adjourned the meeting (5-0). No other policy actions were taken.

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

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss policy interpretations and governance planning. The session includes a Q&A regarding the Pinecone & 7th intersection and a performance assessment of the council.

• Pinecone & 7th Intersection Q & A
• Policy Governance & Council Policies
• City Council Performance Assessment

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5‑0). It directed that the traffic‑control recommendation for the 2½ Street and Pinecone stoplight, plus a right‑turn lane study, be placed on the next agenda. The council also added a review of the Policy Governance model to the next agenda and called for an Ad Hoc committee to evaluate it. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Moved traffic‑control recommendation to next agenda
• Added Policy Governance review to next agenda, to form Ad Hoc committee
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda of routine items, including permits and staff hirings, and consider a financial policy regarding a Hotel Investment Community Grant. The meeting also includes a workshop on policy interpretations and governance.

• Financial Policies – Hotel Investment Community Grant
• Variance – TTT Housing
• Preliminary & Final Plat – Northern Meadows Plat 2
• Preliminary & Final Plat – Vantage Point
• Public Works Hirings and Director of Public Works Conditional Offer

The council adopted the agenda and approved the March 24 minutes. It approved a variance for TTT Housing, adding a sports court and playground condition, with a 4‑1 vote. It also approved the Northern Meadows Plat 2 and Vantage Point plats, adopted the consent agenda items, and approved the Hotel Community Grant Program with a May 1 2026 deadline and stackable grant.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved March 24 minutes (5-0)
• Approved TTT Housing variance with sports court/playground condition (4-1)
• Approved Northern Meadows Plat 2 (5-0)
• Approved Vantage Point plat (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a‑5d (5-0)
• Approved Hotel Community Grant Program amendment (4-0-1, Elness abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and adopt the agenda, approve the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes, and consider three new business items: a variance request from TTT housing, LLC; a preliminary and final plat for Vantage Point; and a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposal for District No. 5-7. The commission will also address any old business, provide project and commission updates, and allow open discussion before adjourning.

• Variance request from TTT housing, LLC
• Preliminary and final plat for Vantage Point
• TIF proposal for District No. 5-7
• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the March 3, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It approved a parking variance for TTT Housing, LLC, a preliminary and final plat for the Vantage Point project, and the creation of TIF District No. 5‑7, each with unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

• Agenda adoption approved unanimously
• March 3, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Parking variance for TTT Housing, LLC approved unanimously
• Preliminary and final plat for Vantage Point approved unanimously
• TIF District No. 5‑7 approved unanimously

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will consider the 2025A Bond Street Reconstruction Plan & Sale and routine consent agenda items including temporary gambling permits and traffic signal material quotes. The meeting will also include public comment and incidental reports.

• 2025A Bond Street Reconstruction Plan & Sale
• Temporary Gambling Permits
• Pinecone & 7th Traffic Signal Material Quotes
• Voucher Payments
• Quarterly Donations Acceptance

The council approved the issuance of General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds and authorized the competitive sale of Series 2025A bonds. It also approved a municipal advisory agreement with Northland Securities. The council voted to table the purchase of traffic signal equipment at Pinecone and 7th for further review. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 10th meetings (4-0)
• Approved issuance of General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds (4-0)
• Authorized competitive negotiated sale of General Bonds, Series 2025A (4-0)
• Approved Municipal Advisory Agreement with Northland Securities (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a-5d except 5c-2 (4-0)
• Tabled Pinecone & 7th traffic signal material quotes for further review (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - INTERVIEWS

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct finalist interviews for the Director of Public Works position. The session includes time for discussions and determining next steps regarding the hire.

• Finalist interviews for Director of Public Works

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 3-2 vote and later adjourned the session unanimously (5-0). The meeting included interviews for two Director of Public Works candidates, and the council asked staff to submit feedback before the hiring committee meets on March 21. No final hiring or other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a workshop to review a draft for Planned & Purposeful Development. The meeting includes discussions on community grant programs and the Fire Chief job profile.

• Review of 2.9 Planned & Purposeful Development draft
• Discussion of Community Grant Programs
• Review of Fire Chief Job Profile
• City Council Performance Assessment

SARTELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)

The Sartell Economic Development Authority will meet to approve the agenda and discuss property matters regarding Pinecone Regional Park. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10th, at 5:30 PM at Sartell City Hall.

• Agenda Approval & Adoption
• Pinecone Regional Park EDA Property Discussions
• Meeting at Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from February 24, and hear special presentations and community comments. It will review a community linkage item for the preliminary and final plat of Koenig Park. The council will address consent‑agenda items including a 2025 liquor license, a temporary gambling permit, a landfill services agreement, and voucher payments. An action item on Grizzly Lane final design guidance will be considered for approval.

• Grizzly Lane final design guidance (action item)
• 2025 Liquor License (consent agenda)
• Temporary Gambling Permit (consent agenda)
• Landfill Services Agreement (consent agenda)
• Preliminary and Final Plat – Koenig Park (community linkage)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will adopt the agenda and approve the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss preliminary and final plats for Koenig Park and Northern Meadows Plat 2. Additional items include updates on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan, Planning Commission activities, and a joint meeting with the Park Commission.

• Approval of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Preliminary and Final Plat – Koenig Park
• Preliminary and Final Plat – Northern Meadows Plat 2
• 2026 Comprehensive Plan updates
• Park Commission joint meeting

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will discuss a Policy Governance training session led by Stacy Sjogren, MMB. They will review a draft Ends Monitoring Report. No policy, ordinance, or governance planning items are scheduled. The meeting will include a roundtable on council members' comfort with the Policy Governance model and ideas for future initiatives.

• Policy Governance Training with Stacy Sjogren, MMB
• Draft Ends Monitoring Report
• No items for Policy & Ordinance Development
• No items for Governance Planning
• Council roundtable questions on comfort with Policy Governance

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council meeting will include a public linkage segment to consider the Preliminary and Final Plat for Silvercrest Sartell Plat 3 and a Preliminary Assessment Hearing for Grizzly Lane improvements. A consent agenda will cover routine items such as a grant agreement, police cadet transfers, and a vehicle purchase. Monitoring reports and incidental reports from the City Administrator will also be reviewed.

• Preliminary and Final Plat – Silvercrest Sartell Plat 3
• Grizzly Lane Improvements Preliminary Assessment Hearing
• Grant Agreement (consent agenda)
• Police Cadet Transfers (consent agenda)
• Vehicle Purchase (consent agenda)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will adopt the agenda, approve the January 27th minutes, and hear special presentations and community comments. The meeting includes a Community Linkage item to consider Title 3 and 4 ordinance amendments. A consent agenda will address several agreements, including the 2025 Overlay & Sealcoats Agreement and feasibility studies for pond dredging, force main, and water transmission line. Monitoring reports and departmental incidental reports will also be reviewed.

• Title 3 and 4 Ordinance Amendments
• 2025 Overlay & Sealcoats Agreement
• Pond Dredging Design Agreement
• Force Main Environmental Permitting Feasibility Agreement
• Water Transmission Line Feasibility Agreement

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting. It will consider the preliminary and final plat for the Silvercrest Sartell Plat 3 subdivision. The commission will also receive updates on the Three Tees site plan, joint park commission matters, and hold an open discussion.

• Review of Preliminary and Final Plat for Silvercrest Sartell Plat 3
• Discussion of Three Tees Site Plan
• Updates from Joint Park Commission
• Agenda Review and Adoption
• Approval of December 2, 2024 meeting minutes

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will discuss a 2025 organizational restructure and amendments to the 2025 fee schedule. The body is also reviewing project awards for West Side Reconstruction and a feasibility report for Grizzly Lane.

• 2025 Organizational Restructure
• 2025 Fee Schedule Amendments
• West Side Reconstruction Project Award & Approvals
• Grizzly Lane Feasibility Report
• Mill District Owners Representative Consultant Agreement

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss organizational restructuring and updates to the 2025 fee schedule for utilities and rentals. Members will also review the development of ordinances regarding cannabis/THC and restricted residency.

• 2025 Fee Schedule Revisions for Utilities & Rentals
• Cannabis/THC Ordinances
• Restricted Residency Ordinance
• Organizational Restructure Feedback Review

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will convene to approve routine consent agenda items, review monitoring reports, and consider appointments and resolutions regarding annexation.

• Oath of Office for Rusty Deters and Pat Lynch
• Consent agenda includes maintenance and childcare agreements
• 2025 Council Appointments
• Resolution Approving Orderly Annexations
• Review of City Administrator's monitoring reports