St. Peter public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved the final 2022 tax levy and the 2023 fiscal year budgets. Council also authorized the start of the Park Row improvement project and updated stormwater and hospital purchasing regulations.
- Adopted final 2022 tax levy of $3,825,973 (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 General Fund and special revenue budgets (unanimous)
- Ordered improvement and design plans for Park Row project (unanimous)
- Approved $112,796.45 purchase of molecular analyzer for River's Edge Hospital (unanimous)
- Modified City Code to increase Hospital purchasing authorization to $100,000 (unanimous)
- Updated MS4 stormwater regulations and land disturbing permit thresholds (unanimous)
- Established 2023 non-union wages including a 4.5% across-the-board increase (unanimous)
- Approved new tobacco business license (5-0, 1 abstention)
City Council
The City Council accepted a feasibility study for roadway and utility improvements on Park Row and scheduled a public hearing for December 12, 2022. Council also updated the municipal fee schedule and the transit drug and alcohol policy. Modifications to stormwater regulations were tabled.
- Accepted Park Row feasibility study and called for public hearing (All in favor)
- Approved updated municipal fee schedule effective January 1, 2023 (All in favor)
- Adopted updated FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for transit employees (All in favor)
- Tabled MS4 stormwater regulation modifications until December 12, 2022 (All in favor)
- Approved Consent Agenda via Resolution No. 2022-181 (All in favor)
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
Tree Advisory Board
The board reviewed two approved Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grants for forestry programs. One grant funds ash tree removal and replacement, while the other funds tree purchases for public property. The board also received an update on the city's compost sticker program.
- Approved agenda
- Approved March 21, 2022, minutes
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Board agreed to a natural playscape with sensory items for the new .90-acre park area at Hallett's Pond Park. Members also discussed the upcoming 2023 Parks Master Plan and a pollinator sign contest. The December meeting was cancelled by consensus.
- Approved agenda
- Approved October 17, 2022, minutes
- Agreed to natural playscape and sensory items for Hallett's Pond Park
- Agreed to expand pollinator sign contest age groups beyond elementary and middle school
- Cancelled December meeting by consensus
Minnesota River Valley Transit
The Board adopted resolutions to update the Title VI program and language assistance plans for federal grant eligibility. It also approved participation in a MnDOT project to develop a rider phone app for scheduling and updates.
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-03 approving Title VI Program Plan for 2023 operating grant application (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-04 approving Title VI Language Assistance Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-05 for participation in MnDOT Southern Minnesota Mobility-As-A-Service Platform Project (unanimous)
- Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved disbursements from September 2022 – October 31, 2022 (unanimous)
City Council
The Council established TIF District No. 1-25 to support a housing project requiring 20% of units be rented to low-income tenants. They also approved plats and a development agreement for Hallett Pond Addition No. 3. Additionally, the Council authorized several equipment purchases and business loans.
- Created TIF District No. 1-25 for a 4-acre housing project (All in favor)
- Approved preliminary and final plats for Hallett Pond Addition No. 3 (All in favor)
- Authorized development agreement with BRM Holdings, LLC for Hallett Pond (All in favor)
- Approved $25,000 accessibility loan to Red Men Club (All in favor)
- Approved $25,000 revolving loan to Paddlefish Brewing Company (All in favor)
- Approved purchase of 2023 Dodge Durango ($39,363) and 2023 Dodge Charger ($36,110) (All in favor)
- Approved purchase of 2024 Western Star tandem truck and attachments (All in favor)
- Approved $7,078.34 in unpaid utility assessments and $78,773.99 in miscellaneous assessments (All in favor)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary and final plats for the Hallett Pond Addition No. 3 by BRM Holdings, LLC. The project includes a 57-unit apartment building, parkland, and space for a future building. The commission also received updates on several local construction projects.
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-11 for Hallett Pond Addition No. 3 Preliminary Plat (All aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-12 for Hallett Pond Addition No. 3 Final Plat (All aye)
- Approved September 1, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (All aye)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved two $25,000 loans to support local businesses. One loan is for ADA-compliant restroom renovations at the Red Men Club, and the other is for startup costs for Paddlefish Brewing Company.
- Approved $25,000 loan to Red Men Club for ADA restroom renovations (All in favor)
- Approved $25,000 revolving loan to Paddlefish Brewing Company for startup costs (All in favor)
- Approved August 25, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
- Approved meeting agenda (All in favor)
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Heritage Preservation Commission approved a design review for a dark grey awning with black lettering at 324 South Minnesota Avenue. The commission also determined that the City's role in façade easements should be limited to directing owners toward organizations like Rethos.
- Approved 60% dark grey awning with black lettering for 324 South Minnesota Avenue (All aye)
- Decided City participation in façade easements should be limited to directing owners to Rethos or similar organizations
City Council
The City Council adopted updated job descriptions for the Parks Foreman and Wastewater Operator positions. The Council also approved applications for a Tree Worker License and a Temporary Gambling License. A closed session was held to discuss a real estate transaction at 2103 Klein Street.
- Approved Consent Agenda (Resolution No. 2022-159)
- Approved updated Parks Foreman job description (Resolution No. 2022-160)
- Approved updated Wastewater Operator job description (Resolution No. 2022-161)
- Approved Tree Worker and Temporary Gambling licenses (Resolution No. 2022-162)
- Approved closed session for real estate transaction at 2103 Klein Street (Resolution No. 2022-163)