Starbuck public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Starbuck City Council is holding a special meeting on December 28, 2022. The agenda includes approving year-end payments for 2022 and approving the subdivision of Parcel #27-0619-000. The meeting is largely procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approve Year End Payments for 2022
• Approve Subdivision of Parcel #27-0619-000

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold public hearings on the Truth in Taxation and the subdivision of city-owned land, then consider approving the final 2023 budget, tax levy, and fee schedule. They will also vote on selling 33.29 acres of city property and authorizing a $7,000 interfund transfer for bond payments.

• Public Hearing – Truth in Taxation
• Public Hearing – Subdivision of City Owned Land - Parcel #27-0619-000
• Resolution #2022-27 – Approving the 2023 Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2022-26 – Approve the Sale of City Owned Property - 33.29 Acres of PID #27-0619-000
• Approve Final 2023 Budget and Resolution #2022-28 – Final 2023 Tax Levy

Planning Zoning

The agenda for the Starbuck, Minnesota Planning and Zoning meeting on December 6, 2022, is intentionally blank. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

City Council

The Starbuck City Council is holding a work session to discuss the preliminary 2023 budget for fund accounts and the 2023 fee schedule. No formal decisions are being made at this work session.

• Discussion of preliminary 2023 budget for fund accounts
• Discussion of 2023 fee schedule

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold two public hearings: one to vacate a dedicated right-of-way between 206 and 208 Main St. to Wollan St., and another on a new ordinance regulating THC sales. The council will also consider approving the ordinance, transferring funds for Hobo Park expenses, sending delinquent utility bills and blight citations to tax rolls, canvassing election results, and adding a street light. Several reports and discussions are scheduled, including a 2020 road project update and snow removal on sidewalks.

• Public hearing to vacate dedicated row between 206 & 208 Main St. to Wollan St.
• Public hearing on new ordinance regulating sale of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
• Resolution #2022-23: summary publication of new Ord. #113 regulating THC sales
• Authorize interfund transfer of $59,775 for 2022 Hobo Park expenses
• Approve sending past due utility bills (over 60 days) to tax rolls at 7% interest

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items, including a request to vacate an alley for a paver patio, the potential sale of city land, and the status of an interim use permit. They will also set public hearings for the alley vacation and a THC ordinance, and approve building permits.

• Public hearing on request to vacate alley at 208 N Main St for paver patio (Nov 14, 2022, 6:35 pm)
• Discussion on sale of city land, Parcel # 27-0619-000
• Discussion on interim use permit status at 507 N Main St
• THC Ordinance public hearing set for Nov 14, 2022, 6:45 pm
• Approval of building permits ST-22-59 through ST-22-62

The Commission approved the sale of city-owned Parcel # 27-0619-000 (33.29 acres) to Ted Razink, owner of Minnewaska Marine, for $45,000, with an easement for city access, and also approved the final subdivision plat. A public hearing on the subdivision is set for December 12. The Commission also approved a request to install rip-rap at 749 West Lake Dr, contingent on approval from the Minnewaska West Townhomes Assn, and recommended that the City Council allow THC product sales only within Highway Business and Business zoning districts. Discussion on the Interim Use Permit for 507 N Main St was tabled.

• Approved sale of city land (Parcel # 27-0619-000) to Ted Razink for $45,000, with easement for city access (4-0).
• Approved final subdivision plat of 33.29 acres of Parcel 27-0619-000 (4-0).
• Approved rip-rap installation at 749 West Lake Dr, contingent on Minnewaska West Townhomes Assn approval (4-0).
• Recommended to City Council to allow THC product sales only within Highway Business and Business zoning districts (4-0).
• Approved building permits ST-22-59 through ST-22-62 (4-0).
• Approved agenda with additions (4-0).
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 regular meeting (4-0).
• Tabled discussion on Interim Use Permit status for 507 N Main St.

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission granted Karen Tangen a time extension to repair a fence at 308 West Broadway, requiring completion by June 1, 2023. It also approved building permits for a bolt-together building, rooftop solar panels, a chain-link fence, and several other permits. The commission voted to send letters to property owners about a request to vacate an alley for a paver patio at 208 N Main St.

• Granted time extension for fence repair at 308 West Broadway until June 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved building permit for 30x40 ft bolt-together building for Precision Auto Body (5-0)
• Approved building permit for 40 rooftop solar panels at 605 Wollan St (5-0)
• Approved fence application for 6 ft chain-link fence at 28462 199th St (5-0)
• Approved building permits ST-22-51 through ST-22-58 (5-0)
• Voted to send letters to property owners about alley vacation request at 208 N Main St (5-0)

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold its regular meeting with no public hearings. Key items include a request to vacate an alley portion for a paver patio, discussion of a proposed city land purchase, and approval of a $43,986.88 quote for a new police squad. The council will also consider several donations and a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Vacating portion of alley for paver patio at 208 N. Main St (Old Firehall Brewing Company)
• Proposed purchase of city land (PID # 27-0619-000)
• Approve final quote of $43,986.88 from Tenvoorde Ford for new police squad
• Resolution 2022-19: Accept donation from Minnewaska Marine for parking lot striping
• Resolution 2022-20: Accept donation from Starbuck Men's Auxiliary for Heritage Days fireworks

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold a public hearing on subdividing a parcel at 415 E 2nd Street, then consider several resolutions including the preliminary 2023 budget and tax levy, a THC sales ordinance, and a resolution urging the state legislature to pass a bonding bill. They will also discuss funding for a lighthouse rebuild and a road project, and approve an interfund transfer for bond payments.

• Public hearing on subdivision of Parcel 27-0538-000 at 415 E 2nd Street
• Approve Resolution 2022-16: Preliminary 2023 Budget and Tax Levy
• Discuss draft ordinance for sales of THC products
• Approve Resolution 2022-18: Urge MN Legislature to pass bonding and tax bill increasing Local Government Aid
• Approve interfund transfer to Fund 2013A and 2017A Bonds

City Council

The Starbuck City Council is holding a work session to discuss the preliminary 2023 budget for the General Fund. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of preliminary 2023 General Fund budget

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to handle old and new business, including a request for a paver patio with retaining wall, a final subdivision plat review, and a discussion of potential locations for a waterless cleaning station. They will also revisit issued conditional use permits and discuss a lean-to addition to the wastewater plant. The commission will approve building permits ST-22-40 through ST-22-50.

• Request to Install a Paver Patio with Retaining Wall – 208 N Main St
• Final Subdivision Plat Review – Lakeshore Parcel # 27-0538-000
• Discuss Potential CD3 Waterless Cleaning Station Location at Marina
• Review/Revisit Issued Conditional Use Permits
• Approve Building Permits (ST-22-40 through ST-22-50)

The Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve the final subdivision plat for lakeshore Parcel #27-0538-000, allowing the sale of 65 feet of lakefront. They tabled a request to install a paver patio at 208 N Main St until receiving legal advice from the City Attorney. The Commission also recommended revoking the Beachside RV Park conditional use permit if a required privacy fence is not erected by May 1, 2023, contingent on the City Attorney's advice. They approved a lean-to addition to the wastewater plant's north building and building permits ST-22-40 through ST-22-50.

• Recommended City Council approve final subdivision plat for lakeshore Parcel #27-0538-000 (motion carried 5-0)
• Tabled discussion on paver patio request at 208 N Main St until City Attorney legal opinion is received (motion carried 5-0)
• Recommended City Council revoke Beachside RV Park conditional use permit if privacy fence not erected by May 1, 2023, contingent on City Attorney's advice (motion carried 5-0)
• Approved request to build a 16' by 50' lean-to addition to the north building of the City Wastewater Plant (motion carried 5-0)
• Approved building permits ST-22-40 through ST-22-50 (motion carried 5-0)
• Approved the agenda (motion carried 5-0)
• Approved minutes from the August 2, 2022 regular meeting (motion carried 5-0)

City Council

The Starbuck City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, reports from city staff, and several action items. Key discussions include a potential paving project on Depot Lane, a revised lease for the environmental drop site, and the legalization and sale of THC products in Starbuck. The council will also consider approving a $10,500 MnDOT project for colored concrete, a public hearing for a subdivision, and a liquor license for the Dragon Boat Races, followed by a closed meeting for labor negotiations.

• Potential paving project on Depot Lane
• Revised lease for Pope/Douglas Joint Solid Waste environmental drop site
• Approve MnDOT replacing pavers with colored concrete at $10,500
• Public hearing to subdivide parcel #27-0538-000 at 415 E 2nd St
• Discuss legalization and sales of THC products in Starbuck

The Starbuck City Council approved several items, including declaring a dog dangerous, contributing $4,160 toward a new softball field fence, accepting a $13,820 street patch quote, approving MnDOT concrete work, and scheduling a public hearing for a subdivision. They also tabled a potential paving project and discussed a THC ordinance.

• Declared Paul Johnson's dog Teddy dangerous (3-0)
• Approved city contribution of $4,160 for 3rd base fence (3-0)
• Accepted Riley Bros quote of $13,820 for street patches (3-0)
• Approved MnDOT colored concrete replacement at $10,500 (3-0)
• Approved public hearing for subdivision at 415 E 2nd St (3-0)
• Approved alcohol sales at Dragon Boat races (3-0)
• Tabled Broadway/Pope/Tiegen paving project (3-0)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to handle organizational business, hear a development update from CS Nelson Properties, and discuss several property-related requests. They will consider a proposal to purchase city land, requests for a brick retaining wall and fence, a paver patio with retaining wall, and approve building permits ST-22-27 through ST-22-39.

• Discuss proposal to purchase city land – PID # 27-0619-000
• Request to build brick retaining wall & fence – PID # 27-0635-002
• Request to install paver patio with retaining wall – 208 N Main St
• Approve building permits ST-22-27 through ST-22-39
• CS Nelson Properties development update

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of Kris Goracke's preliminary plat to subdivide her lakeshore property, selling 65 feet of lakefront to a neighbor. They also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and building permits ST-22-27 through ST-22-39, all 5-0. A request by Old Firehall Brewing Co to install a paver patio with retaining wall over a dedicated alleyway was tabled for more research. The commission heard updates on a retaining wall/fence project and a city land purchase proposal but took no action on those.

• Approved agenda with additions, 5-0
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2022 meeting, 5-0
• Recommended City Council approval of preliminary plat for subdivision of PID# 27-0538-000, 5-0
• Approved building permits ST-22-27 through ST-22-39, 5-0
• Tabled discussion on paver patio with retaining wall at 208 N Main St for more research
• Heard update on brick retaining wall and fence installation at PID # 27-0635-002, no action
• Discussed proposal to purchase city land PID # 27-0619-000, no action

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a new home on South Shore Drive, then consider several resolutions and items including a gambling permit, a grant agreement, and a lease revision. They will also discuss a potential paving project and remodeling bathrooms at Hobo Park. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and reports from city staff and committees.

• Public hearing on variance for new home at 28916 South Shore Dr.
• Resolution #2022-13: gambling permit for pull tabs at The Tavern
• Resolution #2022-14: Toward Zero Death (TZD) grant agreement 2022/2023
• Discuss revised lease for environmental drop site (Pope/Douglas Joint Solid Waste Mgmt. Board)
• Approve $500 donation from Hobo Park to Minnewaska Lake Association

The City Council approved a variance for Dan and Dawn Jepma to build a new home at 28916 South Shore Dr., allowing a 3/12 pitched roof, 31-foot height, and 31.5% lot coverage. The council also approved a gambling permit for pull tabs at The Tavern, a Toward Zero Death grant agreement, a revised environmental drop site lease, a $500 donation to the Minnewaska Lake Association, Brang Foundation donations, election judges, and porta potties for the car show. The consent agenda was approved as amended, and the meeting adjourned at 7:22pm.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0).
• Approved Resolution #2022-13 for gambling permit for pull tabs/e-tabs at The Tavern (4-0).
• Approved Resolution #2022-14 for Toward Zero Death grant agreement 2022/2023 (4-0).
• Approved revised environmental drop site lease (4-0).
• Approved variance for new home on 28916 South Shore Dr. (4-0).
• Approved $500 donation from Hobo Park to Minnewaska Lake Association (4-0).
• Approved Resolution #2022-15 for Brang Foundation donations (4-0).
• Approved election judges for Aug. 9 primary election (4-0).

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to consider several property requests, including a variance for a new home, a detached garage, and multiple shed installations. The board will also discuss potential airport storage and a temporary park sign, and approve a batch of building permits.

• Variance request to build new home at 28916 S Shore Drive
• Request to build double car detached garage at 110 E 7th St
• Discuss potential shed/garage plans at City Airport
• Request to move 12x16 ft storage shed to 28924 S Shore Drive
• Approve building permits ST-22-15 through ST-22-26

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold its regular meeting with no public hearings. They will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a resolution for a gambling permit, a transition to a cloud-based utility meter system, a lease for an environmental drop site, hiring summer help, and a decision on weed removal in the marina. They will also hear from residents and officials on various topics.

• Approve Resolution #2022-12 – Allow Starbuck Fire Dept. Auxiliary a Lawful Gambling Permit at Water's Edge
• Discuss transition to Neptune 360 Cloud-Based Platform for utility meter reads
• Discuss lease for Environmental Drop Site with Pope/Douglas Joint Solid Waste Mgmt. Board
• Approve hiring additional PT summer help for Parks/Streets Dept.
• Decision on hand pulling Starry Stonewort and Milfoil in Marina per quote from Waterfront Restoration

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to review several building and land-use requests, including a new home, rooftop solar panels, a deck, a kitchen addition, and a Head Start operation. They will also consider building permits and discuss blight enforcement.

• Request to build new home at 28916 S Shore Drive
• Discuss residential rooftop solar panels at 311 E 7th St
• Request to install a new deck at 307 West 6th St
• Discuss 12x16 foot kitchen addition at 409 E 4th St
• Discuss WCMCA Head Start operation at 500 John St

The Starbuck Planning Commission forwarded plans for a new home at 28916 S Shore Drive to the MnDNR for review, as the proposed lot coverage would exceed the 30 percent maximum. The Commission also approved building permits ST-22-11 through ST-22-14. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussed without votes.

• Approved the agenda with additional discussion for the last new business item (3-0).
• Approved the minutes from the May 3, 2022 regular meeting (3-0).
• Approved forwarding plans for a new home at 28916 S Shore Drive to the MnDNR for review (4-0).
• Approved building permits ST-22-11 through ST-22-14 (4-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:43 pm (4-0).

City Council

The Starbuck City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary item involves approving Dave and Patti Glomstad's operation of a new business and the transfer of a liquor license for Water’s Edge.

• Approval of Dave/Patti Glomstad’s operation of a new business
• Liquor license transfer for Water’s Edge

The City Council approved the sale of the Water's Edge to Dave and Patty Glomstad for operation of a new business, including the transfer of the liquor license. The Glomstads paid $2,200 and submitted all required forms, with the sale expected to close by June 15, 2022. The motion carried 3-0, with Councilor Hansen absent.

• Approved the agenda as presented, motion carried 3-0.
• Approved the sale of the Water's Edge to Dave and Patty Glomstad for operation of a new business, motion carried 3-0.
• Approved the liquor license transfer to the Glomstads, allowing them to operate under current licenses until their application is processed, motion carried 3-0.

City Council

The Starbuck City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three new business items: a proposed paving project on East Broadway, Pope St, and Teigen St; a 2022 Starry Stonewort treatment; and approval of an Emergency Management Plan. The council will also enter a closed session regarding a labor contract question.

• Proposed paving project – East Broadway/Pope St/Teigen St
• Starry Stonewort Treatment – 2022
• Approve Emergency Management Plan
• Closed session: Labor contract question

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold public hearings and make decisions on a conditional use permit for a commercial marina in the city park and a 99-foot Verizon cell tower. They will also consider resolutions on state aid, a raffle permit, and a rental inspection agreement, among other routine items.

• Public hearing and decision on Conditional Use Permit for new marina in City Park
• Public hearing and decision on 99 ft. Verizon cell tower in PID #27-0624-006
• Approve Resolution #2022-10 supporting new LGA formula increasing aid to cities
• Approve Resolution #2022-11 allowing SFD Auxiliary raffle during Pork Feed and Street Dance on 7/1/2022
• Approve Rental Inspection Service Agreement with Alexandria MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and building permits. They will also discuss the blight ordinance and abatement procedures, review plans for the Pope Douglas Solid Waste Environmental Drop-Site, and consider a request to move a storage shed at 706 East Broadway.

• Review Blight Ordinance and Abatement Procedures
• Discuss Pope Douglas Solid Waste Environmental Drop-Site Plans
• Review request to move 10x16 foot storage shed at 706 East Broadway
• Approve building permits ST-22-07 through ST-22-10

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved four building permits (ST-22-07 through ST-22-10) and the meeting agenda and previous minutes. They reviewed the blight ordinance and scheduled inspections for May 17, discussed a fence permit amendment for 202 N Main St requiring a property survey, and reviewed a request to place a storage shed at 706 East Broadway, which does not need a permit. No final decisions were made on the blight, fence, or shed items.

• Approved agenda with additions (4-0)
• Approved April 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved building permits ST-22-07 through ST-22-10 (4-0)

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold public hearings on an alcoholic beverage ordinance amendment and a parcel subdivision, then vote on several items including a marina lease, a liquor license for The Tavern, and a public hearing for a Verizon cell tower. They will also consider extending the local COVID-19 emergency declaration and accepting a donation of waterless cleaning stations.

• Public hearing on amendment to Sec. 111.31-F of Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance
• Public hearing on subdivision of Parcel #27-0622-000
• Approve On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Mark/Wendy Quinn, DBA The Tavern
• Approve public hearing for Verizon cell tower on PID #27-0624-006
• Approve revised marina lease for Starbuck Marina Project

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 5, 2022, to discuss and review several land-use items. Key items include a conditional use permit for a 99-foot Verizon wireless tower, a final subdivision plat, and a request for a commercial marina. The commission will also review ordinances related to alcohol, blight, and the Beachside RV Park permit.

• Conditional Use Permit for 99-foot Verizon Wireless Telecommunications Tower at 413 Hope St
• Final Subdivision Plat Review at 700 West 6th St
• Review Alcohol Beverage Ordinance - Business Regulations Chapter 111.31 (F)
• Discuss Conditional Use Permit for Commercial Marina in Lakeshore Park at 521 S Main St
• Approve Building Permits ST-22-01 through ST-22-06

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, consent agenda, and reports. Key actions include adopting the city's first Comprehensive Plan, reestablishing precincts due to redistricting, and approving a record of decision for the Starbuck Marina Project. The council will also consider waiving fees for a caregiver support group and a youth firearms class, and extending the COVID-19 emergency declaration.

• Adopt Resolution #2022-004: First Comprehensive Plan
• Adopt Resolution #2022-005: Reestablish precincts and polling places due to redistricting
• Approve Record of Decision for Starbuck Marina Project and Resolution #2022-06 adopting EAW decision
• Amend Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Section 111.31-F; public hearing in April
• Waive Community Center fee for youth firearms class in May

Planning Zoning

The agenda for this Planning and Zoning meeting is intentionally blank, containing no listed items for discussion or decision. It appears to be procedural boilerplate only.

City Council

The City Council will review an amendment to Ordinance 31.03 regarding city council salaries and discuss a request for electrical hookups at Holly Skogen Park. The meeting also includes discussions on COVID-19 sick time policies and the extension of the local emergency declaration.

• Public hearing for Amendment to Ordinance 31.03 – City Council Salaries
• Approval of Resolution #2022-03 regarding American Rescue Plan Act revenue loss provision
• Approval of preliminary subdivision plat for PID #27-0622-000 (Matt/Jamie Katzenmeyer)
• Extension of the Local Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 through March 31, 2022
• Approval of the 2022 Pay Equity Report for the State of Minnesota

Planning Zoning

The Planning Commission will review a request for the subdivision of a lot at 700 West 6th St and an easement request on Old Railroad Bed. The meeting also includes a report on the Comprehensive Plan Update and approval of a building permit.

• Subdivision of Lot (Parcel # 27-0622-000) at 700 West 6th St
• Easement Request on Old Railroad Bed (PID # 27-0626-001)
• Approval of Building Permit ST-21-49
• Comprehensive Plan Update report

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for subdividing an 11-acre lot at 700 West 6th St, contingent on the owner submitting a written waiver request for water and sewer service requirements. They also approved a sign permit for Glacial Hills Elementary and tabled discussion on a Verizon tower conditional use permit. No decision was made on a possible Airbnb, as it was informational only.

• Approved preliminary plat for Parcel # 27-0622-000 subdivision with condition (3-2)
• Approved sign permit for Glacial Hills Elementary (3-2)
• Tabled conditional use permit for 99-foot Verizon tower
• Approved agenda (3-2)
• Approved minutes from January 4, 2022 meeting (3-2)

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2022, with no public hearings scheduled. The agenda includes several action items: resolutions for annual appointments and a joint powers agreement for police, a public hearing to amend city council salaries, discussion of ARPA funds for COVID quarantine, union contracts, extending the local emergency declaration, and approving an environmental assessment worksheet for a new marina. The meeting may also go into closed session for union negotiations.

• Resolution #2022-001 – Designating 2022 Annual Appointments
• Resolution #2022-002 – MN Joint Powers Agreement - Police
• Approve Public Hearing at 2/8/22 to Amend Ord. 31.03 – City Council Salaries
• Discuss use of ARPA Funds for Employees Quarantining with COVID
• Approve Environmental Assessment Worksheet – New Marina

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a subdivision of a lot at 700 West 6th St and an easement request on the old railroad bed. They will also consider a building permit and receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes routine organizational business such as approving the agenda and minutes.

• Discuss subdivision of Lot (Parcel # 27-0622-000) at 700 West 6th St
• Discuss easement request on Old Railroad Bed (PID # 27-0626-001)
• Approve Building Permit (ST-21-49)
• Comprehensive Plan Update

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a motion to request additional funding and recommend that the City Council approve revisions to include 2020 Census data in the Comprehensive Plan. The commission also re-appointed Michelle Knutson as Chair and Rich Anderson as Vice-Chair for 2022, approved a building permit, and tabled discussions on a lot subdivision and an easement request until the February meeting.

• Approved agenda amended to include appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 7, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Re-appointed Michelle Knutson as Chair and Rich Anderson as Vice-Chair for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Building Permit # ST-21-49 (5-0)
• Approved motion to request additional funding and recommend City Council approve Comprehensive Plan revisions with 2020 Census data (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on subdivision of Lot (Parcel # 27-0622-000) at 700 West 6th St until February meeting
• Tabled discussion on easement request on Old Railroad Bed (PID # 27-0626-001) until February meeting