Staples public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider approving an on-sale, off-sale, and Sunday on-sale liquor license for The Boxcar at 102 4th St NE, and will set 2023 part-time and seasonal staff wages. The agenda also includes approval of the consent calendar (minutes and bills) and routine reports.

• Consider approval of on-sale, off-sale, and Sunday on-sale liquor license for The Boxcar at 102 4th St NE
• Consider approval of 2023 part-time and seasonal staff wages (rates listed for lifeguards, park rangers, community center staff, etc.)
• Consent calendar includes minutes from December 13, 2022, and payment of bills totaling $87,207.03 plus $3,919.00 in payroll

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2023 final budget and property tax levy, which remains flat at $1,070,500. The council will also consider enacting a local sales and use tax (Ordinance 541) and declaring a slum and blighted area. Other items include certifying unpaid nuisance charges, approving the 2023 fee schedule, and issuing various licenses and contracts.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2023 Final Budget and Property Tax Levy (Resolution 1888) – levy unchanged at $1,070,500
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 541 enacting a local sales and use tax
• Consider Resolution 1889 to declare a slum and blighted area
• Consider approval of 2023 Legal Services Contract with Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A.
• Consider approval of Off Sale Liquor License for Still Lefty's LLC at 425 2nd St NE

The City Council approved the 2023 budget totaling $9,603,157 and the final property tax levy. The council also adopted a local sales and use tax and declared a slum and blighted area to qualify for development grants.

• Approved 2023 Budget of $9,603,157 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1888 Final Property Tax Levy for 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 541 enacting a local sales and use tax (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1889 declaring slum and blighted area (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1887 certifying unpaid nuisance charges in Todd County (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Tobacco Licenses (4-1)
• Approved Off-Sale Liquor License for Still Lefty’s LLC (4-1)
• Approved long term lease agreement with Verizon for water tower space (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold the first reading of Ordinance 541, which would enact a local sales and use tax to fund renovation of the Staples Community Center, as authorized by the state legislature and approved by voters on November 8, 2022. The council will also consider resolutions to set a public hearing on nuisance violation assessments and to accept a donation from the Staples Relief Association. A presentation from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities is scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance 541 enacting a local sales and use tax for the Staples Community Center renovation
• Consideration of Resolution 1885 calling for a public hearing on proposed assessments for non-payment of nuisance violations
• Consideration of Resolution 1886 accepting a donation from the Staples Relief Association
• Presentation by Elizabeth Wefel, Senior Attorney, Flaherty & Hood, regarding the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

The City Council approved the first reading of a local sales and use tax ordinance and called for a public hearing on nuisance violation assessments. The council also accepted a donation for fire equipment and approved a list of bills.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 541 enacting a local sales and use tax (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1885 calling for a public hearing on proposed assessments for non-payment of nuisance violations (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1886 accepting $26,289.03 donation from Staples Fire Department Relief Association for fire equipment (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar of November 8, 2022 minutes and payment of bills (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider a $3,024 donation request from Hilltop Regional Kitchen for 2023. The council will also approve the consent calendar, including minutes from October 25, 2022, and payment of bills totaling $208,889.33. Committee reports from the Staples Economic Development Authority and Public Works Commission will be presented.

• Consider 2023 donation request for Hilltop Regional Kitchen for $3,024
• Approve consent calendar including payment of bills totaling $208,889.33
• Canvassing of 2022 election results scheduled for November 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
• Committee reports from Staples Economic Development Authority and Public Works Commission

The City Council approved a donation request for the 2023 Hilltop Regional Kitchen and authorized the payment of bills. The meeting also included reports from the Economic Development Authority and the Public Works Commission.

• Approved 2023 Hilltop Regional Kitchen donation request of $3,024 (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented for November 8, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 (6-0)

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold the final reading and vote on Ordinance 540, which establishes licensing requirements for mobile food and vending units. The council will also consider hiring CarlsonSV for the 2022 audit services. The agenda includes approval of consent items and committee reports.

• Final reading and adoption of Ordinance 540 Mobile Food Unit Licensing
• Consider engagement of CarlsonSV for 2022 Audit Services for $28,700
• Approval of consent calendar including payment of bills totaling $84,621.18

The City Council approved a new ordinance for mobile food unit licensing and accepted an engagement letter for 2022 audit services. The council also approved the payment of bills and the meeting agenda.

• Approved Ordinance 540 Mobile Food Unit Licensing (6-0)
• Accepted CarlsonSV letter of engagement for 2022 Audit Services (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented for October 25, 2022 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a mobile food unit ordinance and election judge appointments. Discussions also include potential extensions for the Valley View Lot purchase price and grant writing services.

• Agreement for grant writing services with Central Minnesota Housing Partnership
• First reading of Ordinance 540 regarding Mobile Food Unit Licensing
• Resolution 1884 appointing Election Judges for the November 8, 2022 General Election
• Extension of Valley View Lot purchase price to Spring 2023
• Presentation of 2021 audit and financial statement by Dean Birkeland, CPA

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed 2023 preliminary city budget and a resolution to adopt the preliminary property tax levy. Additional items include requests for special business hours, conditional use permits, and bingo events.

• Resolution 1882: Preliminary property tax levy of $1,070,500
• Proposed 2023 City Budget discussion
• B & B’s Sports Bar & Grill Sunday opening request
• Conditional use permit for meat cutting and butchery business
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church bingo requests

City Council

The City Council will discuss invoicing and assessing landowners for Airview Drive paving and a reconstruction agreement for 4th Street NE. The body will also review raffle requests and donations involving fire departments.

• Invoicing and assessing landowners for Airview Drive paving based on a $28,400 project
• Approval of 4th Street NE Reconstruction Agreement with Bolten & Menk
• Raffle request from Wahoo Valley Chapter of MN Deer Hunters Association for October 8, 2022
• Raffle request from Knights of Columbus for December 27, 2022
• Resolution 1881 to accept donations from the Staples Fire Relief Association

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to fund the Community Concern for Youth program. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding Airview Drive paving and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Resolution 1880: $4,090 contribution to Todd-Wadena Community Concern for Youth
• Public Hearing: Paving of Airview Drive
• Public Hearing: 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Consideration of 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreements
• Parks & Recreation Board: Seasonal camper winter storage and waiver

City Council

The City Council will discuss a purchase agreement with Haglin Revocable Trust for Outlot A in the Valley View Neighborhood. The body is also considering school resource officer agreements with Central Lakes College.

• Purchase agreement with Haglin Revocable Trust for Outlot A Valley View Neighborhood
• 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College
• Payment of bills totaling $456,807.50 and $21,928.43

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Plan and potential public hearings for that plan and the paving of Airview Drive. The body is also considering approvals for Railroad Days event logistics and a labor agreement with AFSCME.

• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan review
• Public hearing scheduling for paving of Airview Drive
• Union Labor Agreement with AFSCME for 2022-2023
• Ordinance 539 regarding the sale of property
• Resolution 1879 appointing Election Judges for August 9, 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and a proposal to impose a sales and use tax to fund Community Center renovations. The body is also considering a special election and the sale of city property.

• Resolution 1878: Imposition of sales and use tax and issuance of bonds for Community Center renovation
• Ordinance 539: Proposed sale of city property in the Northeast Quarter of Section 35 for $1.00
• Review of the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Decision on whether to waive monetary limits on statutory liability for insurance coverage
• Payment of bills totaling $122,425.74 and $19,672.51

City Council

The City Council approved a reconstruction agreement for Fourth Street NE and several local business requests. The meeting also addressed community concerns regarding the procurement of boulevard trees from local nurseries.

• Approved Fourth Street NE Reconstruction agreement with Bolton & Menk
• Approved Ordinance 538 regarding the sale of property
• Approved Resolution 1877 accepting a donation from the Staples Lions Club
• Approved William Slater to operate a taxicab service within the City of Staples
• Approved Lefty’s Bar & Grill request to expand its outside patio area

City Council

The City Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance to sell city property for $1.00. The body is also reviewing a request for Lefty's Bar & Grill to expand its patio and a proposal for 4th Street NE reconstruction.

• Ordinance 538: Sale of city property for $1.00
• Resolution 1877: Acceptance of $500 donation from Staples Lions Club for Bike Rodeo
• Request for Still Lefty's DBA Lefty's Bar & Grill to expand north patio area
• Public Works Commission proposal for 4th Street NE Reconstruction
• Approval for William Slater to operate a Taxicab service

City Council

The City Council will review a first reading of an ordinance to sell specific real estate for $1.00. Other items include accepting donations from JCI, approving liquor licenses, and adjusting a budget account due to increased costs.

• First reading of Ordinance 538 regarding the sale of property for $1.00
• Resolution 1876 accepting $2,000 from JCI for playground equipment and $500 each for Bike Rodeo and Paint the Town
• Budget adjustment to increase account 61.4940.4580 from $230,000 to $295,000
• Approval of 2022-2023 liquor licenses
• Removal of Darci Odden as an authorized signer for City of Staples accounts at First International Bank

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the draft of the Wellhead Protection Plan, Part II. The agenda also includes considerations for a raffle permit and various municipal resolutions.

• Public Hearing: Draft of the Wellhead Protection Plan, Part II
• Raffle permit consideration: Knights of Columbus 1803 for August 21st at Sacred Heart Area School
• Resolution 1874: Accepting donations
• Resolution 1875: Master partnership contract with MnDOT
• Public Works Commission report: Reconstruction of county state aid highway 43

City Council

The City Council will discuss purchase agreements for multiple lots in the Valley View Neighborhood. The body is also considering a facilities use agreement and a temporary road closure for a community event.

• Purchase Agreement with DHC of Lakes Area Inc. for Lots 26, 15 & 2, Block 1, Valley View Neighborhood
• Purchase Agreement with Greg Ziegler and Luke Patton for Lots 17 & 18, Block 1, Valley View Neighborhood
• Road closure of Community Center parking lot, 4th Avenue, and connecting road to Centennial Drive on May 12 from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
• Facilities Use Agreement with Minnesota State and CLC
• Rental Agreement with Wadena Whirlaways for $75.00 per month

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including the adoption of an ordinance for property sales and resolutions regarding federal funds. Discussions include American Rescue Plan Act revenue loss allowances and airport expense reimbursements.

• Adoption of Ordinance 537 regarding the sale of various lots in the Valley View Neighborhood
• Resolution 1872 to elect a $327,846.70 standard allowance under the American Rescue Plan Act
• Resolution 1873 authorizing an agreement with MnDOT for federal airport expenses reimbursement
• Purchase Agreement with DHC of Lakes Area Inc. for specific lots in Vetschs Addition
• Determination of sale prices for single family lots in Valley View Neighborhood

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including a resolution regarding local housing decision-making and the first reading of an ordinance for property sales. Additional items include liquor license approvals and the acceptance of various donations.

• Resolution 1870 supporting housing and local decision-making authority
• First reading of Ordinance 537 regarding the sale of property in Valley View Neighborhood
• Resolution 1871 accepting donations from Initiative Foundation, Staples Rotary Club, and Sourcewell
• Transfer of Shellabarger's Addition lots contingent on title and $2,500 back tax payment
• Liquor license considerations for Lefty’s and Staples Off Sale Liquor at 423 2nd Ave NE

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a tourism marketing agreement with LEAP and a technology support contract with Avenu Enterprise Solutions, LLC. The body will also consider resolutions regarding election polling places and a donation from Lakewood Health System.

• Tourism Marketing Agreement with LEAP involving 95% of gross lodging tax proceeds
• Agreement for application hosting and technology support services with Avenu Enterprise Solutions, LLC
• Resolution 1868 establishing precincts and polling places for election boundaries
• Resolution 1869 accepting a donation from Lakewood Health System
• Temporary liquor license for Sacred Heart Area School and a Pawnbroker License

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to amend dwelling dimensions and placement requirements. They are also considering a $10,000 application for playground equipment projects and accepting various donations.

• Ordinance 534: amendments to single-family and multifamily dwelling dimensions
• Resolution 1866: acceptance of a $1,000 donation from Leonard “Pat” Miller Memorial
• Resolution 1867: $10,000 application for Lincoln Park and Dower Lake Playground Projects
• 2021 Audit Engagement Letter with CarlsonSV
• Gambling permit for Lakewood Health System raffle on April 29, 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss adopting an ordinance regarding recreation vehicle occupancy on residential lots and a lease for a parking lot. The body is also considering the acceptance of a $60,000 donation for fire department equipment and airport grant agreements.

• Ordinance 536: Limits occupancy of recreation vehicles or campers on residential lots to 10 days per calendar year
• Resolution 1865: Acceptance of $60,000 donation from Staples Fire Department Relief Association for equipment
• Lease Agreement with Joel & Diane Ulring for a parking lot by the community electronic sign
• Airport Rescue Grant Agreement (Grant No. 3-27-0145-018-2022)
• Amendment #2 to State of Minnesota Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant #1033552

City Council

The City Council will review the first reading of Ordinance 536 and a proposal to subdivide parcel #38-0014500 into two parcels. The meeting also includes the presentation of the 2021 Annual Staples Fire Report and the approval of 2022 Fire Officers.

• First reading of Ordinance 536 amending City Code Section 109-120(a)(2)
• Proposed minor subdivision of parcel #38-0014500 to create two parcels
• Approval of Fire Officers for 2022
• Payment of bills totaling $154,674.42 and $4,224.85

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on a zoning amendment and appoint members to various city boards and commissions. The body will also designate official depositories for 2022 and name an official newspaper.

• Ordinance 535: Proposed rezoning of 8.7 acres north of Warner Road and 400 feet east of 8th Street from R-4 Residential Mobile Home to R-3 Multi-Family Housing
• Resolution No. 1864: Designation of official depositories for 2022
• Appointment of Mayor and City Administrator to the Staples Firefighter’s Relief Association Board of Trustees
• Designation of Staples World as the official newspaper
• Payment of bills totaling $663,382.17, including $558,150.00 to US Bank