Staples public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will discuss several 2022 administrative updates, including legal service contracts and staff wages. The body is also considering new labor agreements for IBEW Local #31 and LELS Local #422, as well as a zoning amendment.
- 2022 Legal Services Contract with Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. ($35,000 base plus $150/hr)
- Resolution 1862 regarding 2022 Fee Schedules
- Resolution 1863 for redemption of 1996 General Obligation Debt
- Labor Agreements for 2022-2023 with IBEW Local #31 and LELS Local #422
- First reading of Ordinance 535 to amend property zoning
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022 final budget and property tax levy. The body is also considering the adoption of the 2022 budget and the designation of polling locations for the coming year.
- Resolution 1859: 2022 Property Tax Levy totaling $1,070,500
- Resolution 1861: Acceptance of $10,395.64 in ARPA coronavirus recovery funds
- Resolution 1860: Designating the Community Center at 425 4th St NE as the 2022 polling location
- Approval of Solid Waste Haulers Licenses for 2022
- Payment of bills totaling $563,082.66 and $7,855.93
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed assessments for unpaid utility bills in Todd County. The body will also discuss the proposed 2022 City Budget and consider the sale of city property.
- Public hearing on proposed assessments for non-payment of utility bills in Todd County
- Resolution 1858 to certify unpaid utility charges in Todd County
- Proposed write-off of utility bills totaling $1,456.22
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 532 regarding the sale of property
- First reading of Ordinance 534 to amend City Ordinance Sections 109-72, 109-73, and 109-118
City Council
The City Council will discuss the sale of city property and a purchase agreement with Lakewood Health System. The body is also considering a Minnesota Department of Transportation grant for airport maintenance and 2022 tobacco licenses.
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 532 regarding the sale of property
- Purchase agreement between the City of Staples and Lakewood Health System
- Purchase agreement for Lot 3 Block 11, Searle's First Addition to Staples (812 2nd Ave)
- Resolution 1857 for Minnesota Department of Transportation Airport Maintenance and Operations grant
- Approval of Tobacco Licenses for 2022
City Council
The City Council will consider the adoption of ordinances regarding the sale of city property and new regulations for keeping chickens on residential lots. The body will also discuss a revised Safe Routes to School plan and a public hearing for delinquent utility bill assessments.
- Ordinance 532 regarding the sale of property (Tract F)
- Ordinance 533 establishing chicken regulations for residential lots
- Resolution 1855: Letter of intent for Minnesota Safe Routes to School Program funding
- Resolution 1856: Public hearing on assessments for delinquent utility bills
- Request for Sacred Heart Catholic Church to conduct bingo on November 21, 2021
City Council
The City Council will review the first reading of two ordinances concerning a property sale and new chicken regulations. The body will also consider a liquor license and a gambling resolution.
- First reading of Ordinance 532 regarding the sale of property
- First reading of Ordinance 533 regarding chicken regulations in City Code Chapter 6 Section 63
- Bouson Enterprise Sunday Liquor License approval
- Resolution 1854 approving lawful gambling for Staples Host Lions at Becks Burger LLC
- Payment of bills totaling $93,601.90 and $11,980.11
City Council
The City Council will discuss the proposed 2022 preliminary budget and a preliminary property tax levy of $1,089,856. The body will also review proposals for the purchase of city-owned land at 12th Street and Highway 10.
- Proposed 2022 preliminary property tax levy of $1,089,856
- Proposed 2022 preliminary City Budget with total expenditures of $4,942,721
- Purchase proposals for city-owned land at 12th Street and Highway 10
- 2022 Parks & Recreation fee schedule and rental use agreements
- Truth in taxation hearing scheduled for December 14, 2021
City Council
The City Council will discuss a contract amendment and the issuance of a tax increment revenue note for multifamily housing improvements. The body will also consider liquor license approvals and a request for a raffle.
- Resolution 1852: First Amendment to Contract for Private Development and Amended Tax Increment Revenue Note for Staples Multi Family Project up to $820,000
- Approval of Orton Motor tobacco and 3.2% off-sale license
- Request from Knights of Columbus to conduct a raffle on December 26, 2021
- Purchase proposals for City owned land at the corner of 12th Street and Highway 10
- Payment of bills totaling $1,071,052.24 and $13,553.48 in reimbursements
City Council
The City Council will discuss amending the Comprehensive Plan to include an Energy and Environment work plan. The body is also considering several raffle and bingo applications and airport fuel system improvements.
- Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan concerning Energy and Environment
- Authorization for Minnesota Petroleum Service to improve fuel systems at Staples Municipal Airport
- Bingo and raffle application for Sacred Heart Catholic Church on October 24, 2021
- Raffle request from Wahoo Valley Chapter of MN Deer Hunters Association for October 9, 2021
- Resolution 1851 sponsorship for the Community Concern for Youth Program
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss the 2022 preliminary budget review and receive reports from the Public Works Commission and Economic Development Authority.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
- J&J Excavating bid review
- Seasonal employees hourly rate discussion
- Payment of bills totaling $1,884,076.20
- Setting a special meeting date for 2022 Preliminary Budget Review
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss approvals for Railroad Days and member appointments for the Charter Commission. The body will consider action on Wadena County tax forfeit parcels and 2021-2022 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College and Staples-Motley School District.
- 2021-2022 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College and Staples-Motley School District
- Wadena County tax forfeit parcels
- Charter Commission member appointment recommendations
- Railroad Days approvals
- Parks & Recreation Board report
City Council
The City Council is reviewing a request for additional TIF assistance to support the construction of 30 additional housing units. The body is also reviewing a proposed Capital Improvement Plan and considering several resolutions regarding donations and grants.
- TIF modification request for Cardinal Pines Phase II estimated project cost of $4.2 million
- Proposed Capital Improvement Plan with public hearing scheduled for August 10, 2021
- Resolution 1850 authorizing MNDOT Grant Agreement for Airport Crack Seal Project
- Resolution 1848 for accepting donations
- Smart Grid Technologies Agreement discussed by Public Works Commission
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several items including a request to support the Batcher Block Opera House for state funding and a five-year capital improvement plan. The meeting also includes discussions on insurance liability limits and electric service territory amendments.
- Resolution 1847: Support for Batcher Block Opera House 2022 State Bonding Program
- 2022 - 2026 Capital Improvement Plan
- First Amendment to Electric Service Territory
- Decision on waiving monetary limits on statutory tort liability
- Negotiation authority for three tax forfeit lots
City Council
The City Council will discuss a conditional use permit for a car wash and the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The body is also reviewing street overlay quotes and updating authorized signers for city accounts.
- Approval of 2021 overlay quotes for Streets and Dower Lake to Ideal Construction not to exceed $145,405
- Conditional use permit for a car wash at 219 6th St SE
- Resolution 1845 to accept approximately $313,500 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
- Action regarding Todd County Tax Forfeit parcels
- Updating authorized signers for 4M Investment Accounts and First International Bank accounts
City Council
The City Council will discuss annual liquor licenses, a franchise extension for Spectrum Mid-America, LLC, and a mutual aid agreement. The body is also considering a budget amendment for pool and gym equipment and a service territory agreement with Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.
- Resolution 1844: Approval of annual liquor licenses for businesses including Lefty's, Inc. and Los Corrales
- Resolution 1843: Franchise extension for Spectrum Mid-America, LLC to December 31, 2021
- Proposed $10,000 budget amendment for a pool waterslide, bounce houses, and a gym climbing wall
- Proposed Service Territory Agreement between the City and Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative for 26932 490th St and 501 Prairie Ave NW
- Payment of bills totaling $614,736.96, including $555,257.90 to Magney Construction, Inc.
City Council
The City Council is discussing a transition from Avenu to INCODE 10 software for utility billing and financials. The body is also considering a Minnesota Department of Transportation grant for federal airport expenses.
- Proposed software agreement with Tyler Technologies for INCODE 10 with a $74,330 conversion cost
- Resolution 1842 for Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant Agreement for Federal Airport Expenses
- Conditional use permit recommendation for 819 Kansas Ave SW
- Proposed adoption of Solar Ordinance No. 530
- Action regarding Wadena County tax forfeit parcels
City Council
The City Council is deciding on several airport infrastructure grants and a bid for runway crack sealing. The body is also reviewing park and facility use agreements for local schools and sports leagues.
- Bid award to Struck & Irwin Paving, Inc. for $32,795 for Runway 14/32, Taxiway, Taxilanes and Apron Crack seal project
- Resolution 1839 for Airport Coronavirus Relief Grant Program Grant Agreement in the maximum amount of $13,000
- Resolution 1840 for AD Building Improvements in the amount of $27,500
- Resolution 1841 for fuel system modifications in the amount of $27,821
- Resolution 1838 to support funding for a proposed 2nd passenger train between the Twin Cities and Chicago
City Council
The City Council approved an agreement with iWorQ software for online building permits and licensing. They also considered resolutions regarding airport hangar door repairs and a new solar ordinance.
- Resolution 1835: Airport improvement for hangar door repair ($22,279.50 state funded; $7,426.50 city funded)
- Agreement with iWorQ software for online building permits and licensing ($7,500 annually plus $4,250 implementation fee)
- Resolution 1836: Updated Fee Resolution
- Proposed Solar Ordinance discussion
- Resolution 1837: Joint powers agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss the certification of unpaid utility charges as liens in Todd County and a site use agreement with Lutheran Social Services for meal services. The body is also considering budget amendments and a new software agreement for city inspections and licensing.
- Public hearing and Resolution 1834 to certify unpaid utility charges in Todd County as liens
- Proposed service agreement with iWorQ software for $7,500 annually plus a $4,250 implementation fee
- Proposed site use agreement with Lutheran Social Services for meal service at the Community Center
- Consideration of budget amendments
- Payment of bills totaling $515,752.13 (including $433,713.84 to Magney Construction Inc.)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss business licensing for Two Rivers Liquor, Inc. and reschedule a future meeting due to a school district referendum. The body will also receive reports from the Public Works Commission and the Economic Development Authority.
- Off sale liquor license approval for Two Rivers Liquor, Inc. dba Liquor Depot
- Tobacco license approval for Two Rivers Liquor, Inc. dba Liquor Depot
- Rescheduling of the April 13th Council Meeting due to ISD 2170 referendum election
- Payment of bills totaling $584,614.51 (including $523,431.35 to Magney Construction Inc.)
City Council
The City Council will discuss a proposed public hearing for assessments on delinquent utility bills and a contract for airport maintenance. The meeting also includes a report on housing in Staples.
- Resolution 1833 to call for a March 23rd public hearing on assessments for delinquent utility bills
- Engineering agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. not to exceed $16,600 for 2021 Airport Crack Seal project
- Report on Staples Housing by Katie Heppner, Executive Director of The Economic Alliance
City Council
The City Council will discuss the 2020 Staples Fire Department Annual Report and approve fire officers for 2021. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Works Commission and the Staples Economic Development Authority.
- Approval of 2021 Fire Officers
- Presentation of 2020 Staples Fire Department Annual Report
- Payment of bills totaling $169,628.98
- Payment of employee reimbursements totaling $4,250.83
City Council
The City Council will discuss reducing assessments for two lots in Valley View and a request to transfer a tourism agreement from LEAP to the Staples Chamber of Commerce. The body will also hold elections for the Sourcewell Board of Directions and nominate a representative to the Region Five Board.
- Request to reduce assessments in Valley View from $14,385.34 to $5,300 for lots 20-410-0175 and 20-410-0180
- Request to assign the LEAP Tourism Agreement to the Staples Chamber of Commerce effective February 1, 2021
- Sourcewell Board of Directions Election
- Nomination of Representative to Region Five Board
- Payment of bills for Murray and Jewison
City Council
The City Council will discuss authorizing a local sales tax and issuing bonds to fund Community Center improvements. The body is also considering reducing assessments in Valley View and appointing members to various city commissions and boards.
- Proposed local sales tax and bond issuance for Community Center improvements
- Request to reduce assessments in Valley View from $14,385.34 to $5,300 for lots 20-410-0175 and 20-410-0180
- Designation of Staples World as the official newspaper at $10.50 per column inch
- Resolution No. 1828 designating official depositories for 2021
- Payment of bills totaling $178,253.37 and additional payments of $34,016.55