Starbuck public meetings in 2021

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss several land-use items, including a request to operate an auto repair business at 513 Main St, a request to place a mobile home on Corson Addition lots, and an easement request on the old railroad bed. The commission will also elect or appoint a commissioner for a term ending January 2022 and approve building permits ST-21-45 through ST-21-48.

• Discuss Jake Sanders request to operate auto repair business at 513 Main St
• Discuss request to place mobile home on Corson Addition lots
• Discuss easement request on old railroad bed (PID # 27-0626-001)
• Election/appointment of commissioner position (term ending January 2022)
• Approve building permits ST-21-45 through ST-21-48

The Starbuck Planning Commission tabled a discussion on Jake Sanders' request to operate an auto repair business at 513 Main St until he and Doug Manley submit a joint business plan and a Conditional Use Permit application. The Commission also discussed a mobile home placement request by Mike and Tammy Salonen, agreeing to review it once the property is staked out, and requested a legal opinion on an easement request for an abandoned railroad bed. Tom Asmus was confirmed as a commissioner with a term ending January 2025, and building permits ST-21-45 through ST-21-48 were approved.

• Tabled auto repair business discussion until joint plan submitted (4-1)
• Confirmed Tom Asmus as commissioner, term ending January 2025 (4-1)
• Approved building permits ST-21-45 through ST-21-48 (4-1)
• Approved agenda (4-1)
• Approved minutes from previous meetings (4-1)

City Council

The City Council held a public hearing to discuss final assessments for the 1st Street Improvements project, which included street, sanitary sewer, and watermain work. The total project cost was $191,922, with 30% ($57,577) assessed to property owners. No appeals were submitted or presented, and the hearing was closed.

• Final assessment hearing for 1st Street Improvements
• Total project cost: $191,922
• Property owner assessments: $57,577 (30% of total)
• No written or oral appeals presented
• Project included street, sanitary sewer, and watermain improvements

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and discussion on the city's Comprehensive Plan, reviewing a draft, and considering a variance request. They will also discuss a conditional use permit for a proposed 99-foot Verizon wireless tower and the classification of tax-forfeited land. The meeting includes approval of building permits and routine organizational items.

• Public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Starbuck
• Variance from Section 1.12 of Zoning Regulations for residential building on 1.50 acres
• Conditional Use Permit for 99-foot Verizon tower at 413 Hope St (Parcel # 27-0624-006)
• Classification of Tax Forfeited Land (PID # 27-0590-004)
• Building permits ST-21-41 through ST-21-44

The Starbuck Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council adopt the Comprehensive Plan by resolution, with revisions and a 5-year review cycle. They also recommended approving a variance for a residential building on 1.50 acres in a Rural Farmland zone, and recommended approving the classification and sale of tax-forfeited land (PID #27-0590-004). A conditional use permit for a Verizon tower was tabled pending more information.

• Recommended Council adopt Comprehensive Plan by resolution with revisions and 5-year review (5-0)
• Recommended Council approve variance from Section 1.12 for residential building on 1.50 acres (5-0)
• Recommended Council approve classification and sale of tax-forfeited land PID #27-0590-004 (5-0)
• Tabled discussion of conditional use permit for 99-foot Verizon tower at 413 Hope St
• Approved building permits ST-21-41 through ST-21-44 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 5, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposal to purchase city land, a draft comprehensive plan, and variance requests. They will also consider building permits and a fence ordinance violation.

• Discuss proposal for purchase of city land (PID # 27-0619-000)
• Review draft Comprehensive Plan
• Discuss variance from Section 1.12 of Zoning Regulations for residential building on 1.50 acres
• Discuss property owner's inquiry to build a garage at 304 East 4th St (PID # 27-0358-000)
• Discuss fence ordinance violation enforcement at 308 West Broadway

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council move forward with Ted Razink's proposal to purchase a portion of city-owned land (PID #27-0619-000) for boat and dock storage. The commission also approved building permits ST-21-37 through ST-21-40, and discussed but took no action on a variance request, a garage inquiry, and a fence violation.

• Recommended City Council move forward with Razink's land purchase proposal (5-0)
• Approved building permits ST-21-37 through ST-21-40 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 7 and September 29 meetings (5-0)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review a conditional use permit for the CS Nelson Development Property, discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan, and consider Ted Razink's proposal to purchase city land (PID # 27-0619-000). They will also discuss member attendance. The meeting is open to anyone with business before the board.

• Review CUP for CS Nelson Development Property
• Review draft Comprehensive Plan
• Discuss Ted Razink's proposal to purchase city land (PID # 27-0619-000)
• Discuss Planning Commission member attendance

The Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for CS Nelson Development to build 10 duplexes, with conditions including no more than 50% impervious coverage, connection to city sewer and water, and a storm water management plan. The commission also reviewed the draft Comprehensive Plan, discussed Ted Razink's proposal to purchase city land, and addressed Commissioner Bowser's attendance.

• Approved agenda as amended to include discussion on Bowser's attendance (4-1)
• Recommended City Council approve CUP for CS Nelson Development 10 duplexes (4-1)
• Discussed draft Comprehensive Plan; public hearing set for November 2, 2021
• Discussed Ted Razink's proposal to purchase city land (PID # 27-0619-000)
• Discussed Commissioner Bowser's attendance; agreed to send letter asking if he wants to retain position

Planning Zoning

The commission will review a proposed 90-foot telecommunications tower on Hope Street and a request to subdivide a lot at 700 West 6th St. The meeting also includes updates on development projects, building plans, and blight enforcement.

• Proposed 90-foot Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower at 413 Hope St
• Lot subdivision discussion for 700 West 6th St
• CS Nelson Development project status update
• Discussion of building plans on Moore St
• Approval of building permits ST-21-35 through ST-21-36

The Starbuck Planning Commission met and approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and building permits ST-21-35 through ST-21-36, each by a 3-2 vote. They received updates on the CS Nelson Development (Council approved a CUP for 10 duplexes and a shoreland variance), discussed a shed house needing a variance or rezoning, and heard about a proposed subdivision and a Verizon tower, but took no action on those items. The commission also noted updates on blight enforcement and a hazardous property order.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried 3-2).
• Approved the minutes from the previous meeting (motion carried 3-2).
• Approved building permits ST-21-35 through ST-21-36 (motion carried 3-2).
• Discussed but took no action on a shed house variance request for Moore St property.
• Discussed but took no action on a proposed subdivision at 700 West 6th St.
• Discussed but took no action on a proposed Verizon telecommunications tower at 413 Hope St.
• Received updates on blight enforcement and a hazardous property order, with no decisions made.

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a conditional use permit for a 10-unit duplex planned unit development and a variance from the shoreland regulation limiting impervious surface coverage to 25% in any tier. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda, prior minutes, and building permits.

• Discuss conditional use permit for 10-unit duplex PUD (Parcel # 27-0635-002)
• Discuss variance request from Shoreland Regulations Sec. 8.63 (25% impervious surface limit for PUD)
• Approve building permits
• Approve minutes from July 6, 2021 regular meeting

The Starbuck Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend that the City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development of ten duplexes on Parcel # 27-0635-002, located in the M-1 & Shoreline Zoning District. They also voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a variance to allow impervious surface coverage up to 50%, the state maximum, instead of the 25% limit in the shoreland regulations. Building permits ST-21-23 through ST-21-34 were approved with a revision to reclassify ST-21-31 as commercial. The meeting was otherwise routine, including agenda and minutes approval.

• Recommended approval of CUP for 10-duplex PUD (4-1)
• Recommended variance for impervious surface up to 50% (4-1)
• Approved building permits ST-21-23 through ST-21-34 with revision (4-1)
• Approved agenda (4-1)
• Approved minutes from July 6, 2021 (4-1)

Planning Zoning

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a fence variance request at 206 E 3rd St, discuss a new owner's interest in building a shed house on Moore St lots, and review a dedicated row on Pope St in the Corson Addition. The agenda also includes approving minutes and building permits.

• Fencing variance request by LaJeana Johnson for a chain link fence on the surveyed property line (PID 27-0421-000) at 206 E 3rd St
• Neighbor Carol Strickler will discuss the fence variance
• Discussion of building a shed house on Moore St lots (PID 27-0589-100, 27-0589-101, 27-0589-102)
• Discussion of dedicated row on Pope St in the Corson Addition
• Approval of building permits

The Starbuck Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council require LaJeana Johnson to place her proposed fence no closer than two feet from the property line, unless she and her neighbors reach a civil agreement to place it on the line. The commission also approved the agenda, previous minutes, and building permits, all by 4-1 votes. Two other items—a potential shed house on Moore Street and a road on a dedicated row on Pope Street—were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Recommended fence at 206 E 3rd St be placed no closer than 2 feet from property line unless parties agree (4-1)
• Approved agenda (4-1)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2021 meeting (4-1)
• Approved building permits (4-1)

City Council

The Starbuck City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss several items, including the approval of the TH 29 West Side Multiuse Path, marina proposals received on 4/16/21, and the hiring of part-time police officers. The meeting will begin with a pledge and roll call, and the agenda will be approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Discuss approval of TH 29 West Side Multiuse Path
• Discuss marina proposals received 4/16/21
• Discuss hiring of part-time police officers

The City Council approved the TH 29 West Side Multiuse Path project, accepting Ferguson Brothers' bid of $60,033.90 with a total project cost of $87,200, funded by the HRA and Beachside RV Park. They also approved the marina proposal from Minnewaska Marine and raised part-time police officer pay to $21.00/hr.

• Approved Ferguson Brothers bid for TH 29 path at $60,033.90 (4-0)
• Approved Minnewaska Marine marina proposal (5-0)
• Approved raising part-time police officer pay to $21.00/hr (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the final Marina Access Lease Agreement, confirming that all changes discussed at the March 26, 2021 special meeting were included. The motion passed 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 12:40pm.

• Approved the consent agenda as presented (3-0).
• Approved the final Marina Access Lease Agreement as presented (3-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:40pm (3-0).

City Council

The Starbuck City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a lease agreement for a future marina. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine procedural matters.

• Discussion of marina lease for future marina

The City Council reviewed the proposed Marina Access Lease Agreement page by page and approved several amendments, including removing the boat slip requirement in favor of MN DNR compliance, requiring City approval for electrical/fueling facilities, adding trash receptacle duties, and adding insurance review for expansions. The Council decided to table final approval until a revised lease incorporating these changes is presented, hoping to have it by the April 12th meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0).
• Amended lease to remove boat slip requirement, replacing with MN DNR compliance (4-0).
• Amended lease to require City written approval for electrical/fueling facilities (4-0).
• Amended lease to require trash receptacle for marina customers (4-0).
• Amended lease to require City review of insurance for any expansion (4-0).
• Amended lease to add rule on access for dock installation/removal, with damage negotiation (4-0).
• Tabled final approval of lease pending revised document.