Stacy public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several ordinance amendments to sections of the city code, including changes to rural residential classifications and definitions. It will review a preliminary plat for the Deer Run Second Addition and discuss a draft on alternative energy systems. The agenda also includes a discussion of shipping containers and the repeal of Section 5.09 of the Lent Township Code, as well as approval of the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance amending Section 153.061 (RR‑I Rural Residential)
• Ordinance amending Section 153.063 (Rural Transit Center)
• Preliminary plat for Deer Run Second Addition
• Ordinance repealing Section 5.09 of the Lent Township Code
• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the November 18 minutes. It recommended approval of the Deer Run Second Addition preliminary plat and a package of amendments to sections 153.004, 153.060, 153.061, 153.062, and 153.063. The commission also recommended repealing §5.09 Urban Growth District. A motion on shipping containers was deferred pending full attendance.

• Approved agenda amendment (J. Ness, J. Johnson, D. Stiers voted yes)
• Approved November 18 minutes (J. Ness, J. Johnson, D. Stiers voted yes)
• Recommended approval of Deer Run Second Addition preliminary plat (J. Ness, J. Johnson, D. Stiers voted yes)
• Recommended approval of amendments to §§153.004, 153.060, 153.061, 153.062, 153.063 (J. Ness, J. Johnson, D. Stiers voted yes)
• Recommended repeal of §5.09 Urban Growth District (J. Ness, J. Johnson, D. Stiers voted yes)
• Deferred decision on shipping containers pending full commission attendance (J. Ness, J. Johnson, D. Stiers voted yes to defer)

City Council

The Stacy City Council will hold a closed meeting on December 15, 2025, to discuss employee performance with a subject employee. The session is authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 and may be followed by an open session for action.

• Closed session to discuss employee performance
• Meeting authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05
• Potential action following closed session discussion

The City Council met on December 15, 2025, and opened a closed session at 6:02 p.m. after an employee chose to remain in closed session. No action was taken during the closed session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider the final levy for 2026 and a proposal for a Reuter Walton apartment complex. The body will also review road agreements, fund designations, and employee handbook updates.

• Resolution 2025-12-3: Approving final levy for 2026
• Reuter Walton apartment complex proposal
• Resolution 2025-12-2: Preparation of report for 2026 street improvements
• Ordinance 2025-12-1: Adopting SS51.12 private hydrants
• Proposed North Branch shared road agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is discussing several draft ordinances and development concepts. The meeting includes reviews of accessory structures, driveways, and alternative energy systems.

• Draft ordinance amending 153.031 regarding accessory structures
• Draft ordinance regarding driveways
• Draft ordinance 153.034 regarding alternative energy systems
• Discussion on cube storage in rural areas
• Review of apartment building and Deer Run Second Addition concepts

City Council

The City Council will discuss purchasing limits, fee schedule amendments, and various infrastructure reports. The meeting includes reviews of subdivision planning and city ordinance updates.

• Ordinance 2025-11-2 to amend the 34.01 fee schedule
• Midco franchise agreement renewal (Ordinance 2025-1-1)
• Goserud 2nd Addition resolution and 35091 Grand Ave subdivision report
• 2026 street improvements feasibility study
• The Hideout Restaurant Bar liquor license renewal

City Council

The Stacy City Council will meet on November 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to continue discussion of the vacant City Clerk position and staffing in the Clerk’s Department. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of the vacant City Clerk position and Clerk’s Department staffing

The council reviewed the four interviewed candidates and agreed that Angela Comstock, the current Deputy Clerk, was the best fit. A motion to offer her the City Clerk position at a salary of $32.00 per hour, effective immediately, was passed unanimously (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved appointment of Angela Comstock as City Clerk at $32.00/hour (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council interviewed four candidates for the City Clerk position. No conclusions or decisions were reached. The council scheduled a follow‑up meeting for November 4 to discuss the candidates. No actions were taken.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the 35091 Grand Ave plat and Goserud Subdivision. The body will also consider ordinances regarding alternative energy systems, accessory buildings, and city definitions.

• Public hearing for 35091 Grand Ave plat/Goserud Subdivision
• Proposed ordinance amending 153.004 Definitions
• Proposed ordinance amending accessory buildings and structures
• Discussion of alternative energy systems and solar farms
• Review of proposed fiber compound and Cube storage

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final plat for the Goserud property with conditions. It also approved an amended definition of “business flex space” for the zoning ordinance. The commission recommended adding fiber‑compound as an accessory conditional use and instructed staff to draft the ordinance. Solar farms and other draft items were tabled or set for further work at the November meeting.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for Goserud property (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to §153.004 defining business flex space (unanimous)
• Recommended adding fiber compound as accessory conditional use in rural zones (unanimous)
• Tabled Solar Farms draft until November meeting (unanimous)
• Moved accessory structures draft out of order for later review (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance revisions for fiber compound (unanimous)

City Council

The Stacy City Council meeting on October 14, 2025 will consider a series of ordinances, resolutions, and informational items. Items include a new cannabis regulations ordinance, amendments to zoning districts, a request to use burn tower funds, and approval of a donation to the city. The council will also review the monthly engineers report, a payment request for street improvements, and unapproved minutes from the Planning Commission and SEDA.

• Ordinance 2025-10-4: Enacting 153.036 cannabis regulations
• Ordinance 2025-10-7: Amending 153.063 RTC Rural Transit District
• Ordinance 2025-10-3: Granting Midco franchise
• Resolution 2025-10-4: Approving MN Deer Hunters Association gambling
• Request to use Burn Tower funds

The council approved a $113,172.94 payment request to North Valley, Inc. for 2025 street improvements. It also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a revised Midcontinent franchise agreement, a storage‑yard agreement renewal, and a gambling approval for the MN Deer Hunters Association. Additional actions included approving the preliminary tax assessment list and removing a former employee’s bank access and credit card.

• Approved Payment Request No.2 to North Valley, Inc. for $113,172.94 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑10‑3 Midcontinent Franchise Agreement, removing 5‑year renewal clause (5‑0)
• Approved Midco Storage Yard Agreement Renewal (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑10‑4 Approving MN Deer Hunters Association Gambling (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑10‑2 Use of Park Funds (5‑0)
• Approved preliminary tax assessment list as presented (5‑0)
• Removed T. Smolke’s access to all city bank accounts (5‑0)
• Cancelled credit card issued to T. Smolke (5‑0)

Stacy Economic Development Authority

The Stacy Economic Development Authority will meet to review the Farmers Market and discuss updates regarding the Stacy Ponds Business Park purchase.

• Farmers Market recap
• Stacy Ponds Business Park purchase update and discussion

The Authority approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board voted to remove M. Lawrence from the Authority and open the seat to the public, with five members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:05 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Removed M. Lawrence from Stacy EDA, seat to be opened (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Stacy City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss a quote from McCarthy Well. The discussion concerns a failing valve on Well#1.

• Review of McCarthy Well quote for Well#1 valve repair

The council discussed a leaking valve on Well #1 and determined replacement was necessary. A motion was passed to authorize a $13,843 payment to McCarthy Well Company using water improvement funds. All five voting members supported the motion.

• Approved $13,843 expenditure to McCarthy Well Company for valve repair (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (unanimous)

City Council

The Stacy City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is closed under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 and will discuss the performance of a city employee subject to the Council’s authority. After the discussion, the meeting may be opened for any actions the Council decides.

• Discussion of performance for a city employee subject to Council authority

The council opened a closed session, then reopened it. It voted to terminate employee Tanya Smolke without cause, effective immediately. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Closed session opened (4-0)
• Closed session reopened (4-0)
• Terminated employment of Tanya Smolke without cause (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss several proposed ordinance amendments. The meeting covers updates to industrial and rural transit zoning, as well as new regulations for cannabis.

• Proposed ordinance adding SS153.036 Cannabis Regulations
• Proposed amendments to Rural Transit Center (153.063), Light Industrial (SS153.053), and Industrial (SS153.052) zoning
• Review of Alternative Energy Systems draft (153.034)
• Discussion on bardominiums and possible code amendments
• Review of kennel licenses and a zoning amendment proposal

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the August 20 minutes. During the public hearing they removed the sales‑within‑municipal‑liquor‑store and age‑requirement sections from the cannabis regulations ordinance. The commission then voted to recommend the City Council adopt the amended cannabis regulations ordinance and to place a definition of “business flex space” in the Light Industrial district on the agenda for next month’s public hearing.

• Approved agenda as amended (vote yes by D. Stiers, T. Schroeder, J. Ness, J. Willeck, S. Brooks)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes as amended (vote yes by D. Stiers, T. Schroeder, J. Ness, J. Willeck, S. Brooks)
• Removed Section E(3)(a) Sales within Municipal Liquor Store from cannabis ordinance
• Removed Section E(3)(b) Age Requirements from cannabis ordinance
• Recommended City Council adopt the amended cannabis regulations ordinance (vote yes by D. Stiers, T. Schroeder, J. Ness, J. Willeck, S. Brooks)
• Scheduled definition of “business flex space” for Light Industrial district to be heard at next public hearing

City Council

The Stacy City Council will consider approval of the preliminary 2025 budget. It will also review a contract with the Chisago County Sheriff's Office, repeal LENT code section 7.12 on outside storage, amend the subdivision ordinance, and hold a public hearing on the Midcontinent franchise agreement. Additional items include a donation acceptance and requests to use specific fund accounts.

• Preliminary budget approval (2025)
• 2026 contract with Chisago County Sheriff's Office
• Repeal of LENT code section 7.12 outside storage
• Amendment to the subdivision ordinance
• Public hearing on Midcontinent franchise agreement

The Stacy City Council approved the agenda, consent items, and a $53.20 refund. It adopted the Preliminary Budget Resolution and approved several contracts, fund uses, and a donation acceptance.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved $53.20 refund to two applicants (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-9-2 Preliminary Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-9-1 Pheasants Forever Gambling (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Chisago County Sheriff’s Office Contract (4-0)
• Approved use of LG555 funds (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-9-3 Accepting Donation to the City (4-0)

City Council

The council decided not to add any budget items for a full‑time day sergeant or for traffic cameras. They will request a formal presentation by the company Flock at the November council meeting. The updated proposed 2026 budget was presented with no changes and will be offered as the preliminary budget at the September council meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried unanimously.

• Agreed to make no budget additions for a full‑time day sergeant
• Agreed to make no budget additions for traffic cameras
• Requested a formal presentation by Flock at the November council meeting
• Presented the updated proposed 2026 budget with no changes
• Scheduled the preliminary 2026 budget to be presented at the September council meeting
• Motion to adjourn carried (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve Chapter 151 Subdivisions of the Stacy Code, as amended. They also recommended repealing §7.12 Outside Storage of the Lent Township Code. Both recommendations carried with unanimous affirmative votes. Earlier, the commission tabled and then restored the public‑hearing item before discussing the amendments.

• Recommended City Council approve Chapter 151 Subdivisions ordinance (6‑0)
• Recommended City Council repeal §7.12 Outside Storage ordinance (6‑0)
• Motion to table Item 6A public‑hearing amendment (6‑0)
• Motion to take Item 6A from the table (6‑0)

City Council

The council met on August 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at 33155 Hemingway Avenue. The purpose was to conduct annual performance reviews for six employees: Troy Nelson, TJ Potrament, Rod Olson, Rachel Zemke, Tanya Smolke, and Michelle Hayes. No other actions or votes were taken.

City Council

The Stacy City Council approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and several contracts including the Lions Park bathroom agreement and an OSHA training agreement. They authorized a $249,767.13 payment to North Valley, Inc. for 2025 street improvements and moved forward with a lead‑service‑line inventory grant application. Additional approvals covered the A1 Ribfest special event permit, use of LG555 funds, a water‑tower mixer quote up to $15,000, and various resolutions on donations, fee schedule changes, and park fund usage.

• Approved agenda amendment (4-0)
• Approved CWS Agreement for Lions Park Bathrooms (4-0)
• Approved OSHA Training Agreement (4-0)
• Approved $249,767.13 payment to North Valley, Inc. for street improvements (4-0)
• Approved application for Lead Service Line Inventory Grant (4-0)
• Approved A1 Ribfest Special Event Permit (4-0)
• Approved use of LG555 Funds (4-0)
• Approved water‑tower mixer quote up to $15,000 (3-0)

Stacy Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the May 14 and June 6, 2025 meetings. It adopted a recommendation that the City Council consider negotiating a lower purchase price for the two available lots in the Stacy Ponds Business Park flex‑space project. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. after the motion to adjourn was carried.

• Approved May 14 2025 and June 6 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council negotiate lower purchase price for Stacy Ponds Business Park flex space (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 p.m. (4‑0)

City Council

The council reviewed a presentation of the proposed 2026 budget and discussed several changes. Council members agreed that the changes will be made and the revised budget will be provided for discussion at a special budget meeting on August 20, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agree to revise the 2026 budget and present it at a special meeting on Aug 20 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (5‑0 vote)

City Council

Mayor Utecht called the special meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the council heard a sheriff report on officer activity and a proposal for a county‑wide camera system. Ms. Hayes presented the proposed 2026 budget, and the council will review revised changes at a special meeting on August 7, 2025. A motion to adjourn was carried with all five members voting yes.

• Adjourned special meeting (5‑0 vote)

City Council

The council voted to adopt a revised zoning chart that places all cannabis business types in Light Industrial, Industrial and the Rural Transit Center districts, with specific zones for retailers and hemp edibles. Council also approved increasing the school buffer zone to 1,000 feet, allowing up to six temporary cannabis events per year with limits per license holder, and set state buffer zones as applicable. Additional votes approved cannabis events in the RTC only, allowed indoor and/or outdoor events, and adopted a no‑consumption rule for those events.

• Approved amended cannabis business zoning chart (majority consensus)
• Approved increasing school buffer zone to 1,000 feet (majority consensus)
• Approved limit of up to six temporary cannabis events per year, max two per license holder, 20‑day gap, first‑come basis (majority consensus)
• Approved cannabis events allowed in RTC only (majority consensus)
• Rejected indoor‑only cannabis events (majority consensus not met)
• Approved indoor and/or outdoor cannabis events (majority consensus)
• Approved state buffer zones to apply to cannabis events (majority consensus)
• Approved no consumption at cannabis events (majority consensus)

City Council

The council conducted a road tour noting the condition of numerous streets. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The council and maintenance staff gave a list of items for the City Clerk to look into, including building permits, the Cash farm access, and new street sign requirements.

• Tasked City Clerk to investigate building permits, Cash farm access, and new street sign requirements

Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 17 and June 24, 2025 meetings. It voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve an eight‑foot rear fence variance for 5993 301st Court, with corrected east/rear condition and material specifications. The commission also voted to inform the applicant that his proposed event venue is not feasible at the requested location and scheduled a joint meeting with the City Council on July 22, 2025 to discuss the cannabis ordinance.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 17 & June 24, 2025 (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve 8‑ft rear fence variance for 5993 301st Court, with corrected east/rear condition (7-0)
• Informed resident that event venue proposal is not possible at his location (7-0)
• Scheduled joint special meeting with City Council on July 22, 2025 to discuss cannabis ordinance

City Council

The council approved the agenda and a modified consent agenda. It also approved contracts and permits for infrastructure, park bathrooms, a sports grill AC unit, and use of burn tower funds. Resolutions for Stacy Daze events and a fire‑relief gambling measure were adopted.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, excluding May and June minutes and including June 4 special minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SPC Engineering contract for 320th Street project (unanimous)
• Approved Hideout Expanded Premises for Stacy Daze 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Lions Park bathroom renovation plan ($8,000) (unanimous)
• Approved award of Kramer Mechanical bid for West AC unit at Stacy Sports Grill (unanimous)
• Approved use of Burn Tower Funds as requested (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-7-2 SLFD Fire Relief Gambling (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met on June 24, 2025 to discuss the merger of the Stacy and Lent Township subdivision codes. Commissioners reviewed the draft combined subdivision code and the comments from the City Attorney. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from April 15 and May 20, 2025. It then adopted a motion to request a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss the cannabis ordinance draft. A separate motion to table the review of the §153.034 Alternative Energy Systems draft until September 2025 was also carried.

• Approved agenda (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved April 15 and May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous yes votes)
• Requested joint City Council meeting on cannabis ordinance (unanimous yes votes)
• Tabled review of §153.034 Alternative Energy Systems draft until Sep 2025 (unanimous yes votes)

City Council

The council approved multiple contracts and agreements, including the 2025 Street Improvement Contracts, a tax abatement and development agreement for NS Investments, and a fireworks display agreement. It also adopted resolutions to accept a donation, permit a Lions Club gambling event, and approve the Ragnar Relay special event pending fire and sheriff approvals. All motions were carried with unanimous votes from the attending council members.

• Approved 2025 Street Improvement Contracts (unanimous)
• Approved NS Investments Tax Abatement and Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted Fireworks Display Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Falcon Ridge Golf Course 3.2 License (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-6-1 Stacy Lions Club Gambling Permit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-6-2 Accepting Donations to the City (unanimous)
• Approved Ragnar Relay 2025 Special Event, contingent on fire and sheriff approvals (unanimous)
• Authorized expense for Video Surveillance System at Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)

Stacy Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved up to $1,000 for marketing materials for the farmers market. It set vendor placement, assigned booth‑assignment duties, and arranged storage, cleanup and record‑keeping procedures. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

• Approved up to $1,000 for marketing materials (6-0)
• Decided food vendors will be placed south near food trucks; craft vendors at market start
• Assigned A. Comstock to create and send booth assignments to vendors
• Directed A. Comstock to check banner space with All Mac Inc.
• Directed A. Comstock to arrange storage of signs with Lions Club or Maintenance
• Planned creation of a market manager binder with manuals and fee tracking
• Mandated vendors to clean up trash before leaving
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The council closed the special meeting to discuss employee performance, then reopened it. A motion to terminate Daniel Miller without cause was approved. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Closed special meeting for employee performance discussion (4-0)
• Reopened the special meeting (4-0)
• Terminated Daniel Miller without cause (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the amended agenda and tabled the April 15 minutes to the next meeting. It voted to recommend Ordinance 2025-6-1 amending snowmobile regulations to the City Council. No formal action was taken on the cannabis regulations ordinance.

• Approved agenda as amended (motion carried)
• Tabled approval of April 15, 2025 minutes to next meeting (motion carried)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-6-1 (snowmobile regulations) be adopted (motion carried, all five commissioners voted yes)
• No action taken on Ordinance 2025-6-2 (cannabis regulations)

Stacy Economic Development Authority

The board approved an amendment to add a Business Expansion item to the agenda. The minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting were approved. The meeting was then adjourned. No other formal actions were taken.

• Amended agenda to add Business Expansion (5-0)
• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved an amendment to the 2025 budget, moving money to street and building projects. It awarded the 2025 Street Improvement Project to North Valley Paving, Inc. and adopted several policies, liquor licenses, and a rental‑dispute letter. A temporary scanning technician was also hired.

• Approved amendment to 2025 Budget moving funds to Street and Building budgets (approved by T. Sawatzky, J. Barrett, D. Thieling, M. Hoppe)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑5‑4 awarding 2025 Street Improvement Project bid to North Valley Paving, Inc. (approved by T. Sawatzky, M. Hoppe, J. Barrett, D. Thieling)
• Approved Chain of Command Policy (approved by T. Sawatzky, J. Barrett, D. Thieling, M. Hoppe)
• Approved Purchasing Policy and Credit Card Use Agreement (approved by T. Sawatzky, J. Barrett, M. Hoppe, D. Thieling)
• Approved Stacy Lions Liquor License (approved by T. Sawatzky, J. Barrett, D. Thieling, M. Hoppe)
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Stacy Daze and A1 events (approved by T. Sawatzky, J. Barrett, D. Thieling, M. Hoppe)
• Approved city attorney to send denial letter to National Wildlife Turkey Federation regarding Hall rental dispute (approved by T. Sawatzky, J. Barrett, M. Hoppe, D. Thieling)
• Approved hiring of a temporary scanning technician through the Finance Department (approved by T. Sawatzky, J. Barrett, D. Thieling, M. Hoppe)

City Council

The City Council voted to lower the standard assessment increase from 10% to 8% for property owners. The motion was introduced by Jeff Barrett, seconded by Tim Sawatzky, and carried with three votes in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Reduced property assessment increase to 8% (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 p.m. (3-0)

Stacy Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to keep the farmer’s market vendor application period open, continue advertising, and charge licensed food trucks a reduced vendor fee of $25. Members were assigned specific outreach tasks and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Feb 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Left farmer’s market vendor application period open
• Set food‑truck vendor fee at $25 (half of standard fee)
• Agreed to notify accepted vendors and collect fees
• Angie Comstock to contact Forest Lake to share market information
• C. Cagle to attend Starts & Strikes craft fair to speak with vendors
• Angie Comstock to post on Facebook, distribute flyers, and check MN Grown for farmer list
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council approved an off‑site gambling permit for the Northwest Area Jaycees to be held at the Lent Town Hall on April 27, 2025. The council also approved the renewal of Dollar General’s tobacco license, pending the applicant’s successful background checks. Both motions carried with votes of 4‑0 and 3‑1 respectively.

• Approved Northwest Area Jaycees off‑site gambling permit for Lent Town Hall (4‑0)
• Approved Dollar General tobacco license renewal contingent on background checks (3‑1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 18 minutes. It voted to table the amendment to Chapter 73 Snowmobile Regulations until the May meeting. The commission also moved the Cannabis Zoning Regulations and the 4844 Athens Trail items out of order and directed staff to schedule a public hearing on cannabis regulations and ATVs for May.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Chapter 73 Snowmobile Regulations amendment until May (unanimous)
• Moved Cannabis Zoning Regulations item out of order (unanimous)
• Moved 4844 Athens Trail item out of order (unanimous)
• Directed staff to schedule a public hearing on Cannabis Regulations and ATVs in May

City Council

The Stacy City Council adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including declaring Xpress Trucking in default and approving the 2025 street‑improvement plan. It also approved the Midcontinent Communications contract, new fire‑fighter hires, tobacco license renewals, and a mobile‑food‑unit ordinance. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑4‑4 declaring Xpress Trucking in default (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑4‑3 for 2025 Street Improvements (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑4‑3 adding Mobile Food Units (4-0)
• Approved Tobacco License Renewals (4-0)
• Approved MNCO Energy LLC 3.2 License (4-0)
• Approved Midcontinent Communications contract, saving ~$1,500 per year (4-0)
• Approved new firefighters Matthew Taylor, Nick Sippel, and Kelly Ragen (4-0)

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to empower D. Boyum, T. Nelson, and Mayor Utecht to select the road‑televising contractor once updated quotes are received. They also voted 5‑0 to adjourn the special meeting at 7:57 p.m. No other actions, such as the assessment policy or Xpress Trucking response, were adopted.

• Authorized D. Boyum, T. Nelson, and Mayor Utecht to decide on new road‑televising quotes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 p.m. (5-0)