Starbuck public meetings in 2025

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to review a final subdivision plat for 1085 Moore St, elect the 2026 chair and vice-chair, and approve a new building permit for a home at 405 E 6th St. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and public comment.

• Final subdivision plat review for 1085 Moore St (PID# 27-0589-000)
• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair positions
• New building permit # ST-25-53 for a new home at 405 E 6th St

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a final subdivision plat for 1085 Moore St, pending a certificate of survey, and recommended City Council approval. It also approved a building permit for a screened-in porch over an existing deck at 707 E 2nd St, and a new home building permit at 405 E 6th St. The commission re-appointed Michelle Knutson as Chair and Brett Bowser as Vice-Chair for 2026. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda with additions, 4-0
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes, 4-0
• Recommended City Council approval of final subdivision plat at 1085 Moore St, pending survey certificate, 4-0
• Approved building permit for screened-in porch at 707 E 2nd St, 4-0
• Re-appointed Michelle Knutson as 2026 Chair, 3-0
• Re-appointed Brett Bowser as 2026 Vice-Chair, 3-0
• Approved new home building permit #ST-25-53 at 405 E 6th St, 4-0

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a subdivision request and variance for two private well and septic systems at 1085 Moore St, and to approve new building permits. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Subdivision request and variance for two private well and septic systems at 1085 Moore St (PID# 27-0589-000)
• Approval of new building permits ST-25-46 to ST-25-52
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025 regular meeting

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend to the City Council preliminary plat approval for a subdivision request and variance to install two private well and septic systems at 1085 Moore St (PID# 27-0589-000). The request by Glenn & Sara Lowery would subdivide their 15-acre property into three lots, including a 3-acre and an 8-acre lot, in addition to the 4-acre lot with their home. The commission also approved building permits ST-25-46 to ST-25-52 and the agenda and minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Recommended preliminary plat approval for subdivision and variance at 1085 Moore St (PID# 27-0589-000) to City Council, motion carried 5-0
• Approved building permits ST-25-46 to ST-25-52, motion carried 5-0
• Approved the meeting agenda, motion carried 5-0
• Approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 regular meeting, motion carried 5-0

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a subdivision request for parcel #27-0597-001 at 406 E 3rd St. The proposed plan is available for review at the Starbuck City Office. No decision is noted on the agenda; it is a discussion item.

• Public hearing on subdivision of parcel #27-0597-001 at 406 E 3rd St
• Proposed plan available at Starbuck City Office
• Meeting at Starbuck Community Center, 307 East 5th Street

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing a final subdivision plat for 406 E 3rd St, plans for a metal shed at 302 Bemner St, and approving new building permits. The meeting will also include routine organizational items like approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Final Subdivision Plat Review – 406 E 3rd St (PID# 27-0597-001)
• Review Plans to Build 30' by 50' Metal Shed – 302 Bemner St (PID# 27-0526-000)
• Approve New Building Permits # ST-25-41 to ST-25-45

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a final subdivision plat for 406 E 3rd St, allowing the Swansons to combine a portion of a vacated alley with a neighboring lot to form a .34-acre lot. They also approved a building permit for a 30' by 50' metal shed at 302 Bemner St and five new building permits (ST-25-41 to ST-25-45). All votes were unanimous 3-0.

• Approved final subdivision of Parcel #27-0597-001 (3-0)
• Approved building permit for 30' x 50' metal shed at 302 Bemner St (3-0)
• Approved building permits ST-25-41 to ST-25-45 (3-0)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will discuss several property subdivision and variance requests, including one for private wells and septic systems. They will also consider a request for a cannabis retailer designation and potential revisions to the city's cannabis business regulations. The meeting includes approval of new building permits and other routine business.

• Subdivision request at 406 E 3rd St (PID# 27-0597-001)
• Subdivision and variance for private wells/septic at 1085 Moore St (PID# 27-0589-000)
• Cannabis retailer designation request at 108 E 5th St (Simply Kind)
• Revision of Cannabis Business Regulations (Ordinance #114) - limiting registrations
• 6' vinyl fence request at 806 Hagenson St (PID# 27-0026-000)

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat to subdivide property at 406 E 3rd St, approved a zoning request for Simply Kind to operate a cannabis retail business at one of two locations, and recommended the City Council amend the cannabis ordinance to remove a registration limit. The commission tabled a subdivision and utility request for 1085 Moore St pending further information, and approved a fence permit for 806 Hagenson St.

• Approved the preliminary plat to subdivide parcel #27-0597-001 at 406 E 3rd St (motion carried 5-0).
• Approved Simply Kind's zoning request to operate a cannabis retail business at 108 E 5th St or 109 W 6th St (motion carried 3-0).
• Recommended the City Council amend Cannabis Business Regulations Ch 114 to remove the limitation of registrations (motion carried 3-0).
• Tabled the discussion on subdividing 1085 Moore St and installing two private well and septic systems for further information.
• Approved the fence permit application for a 6' vinyl fence at 806 Hagenson St.
• Approved building permits # ST-25-33 to ST-25-40, excluding voided ST-25-35 (motion carried 3-0).
• Approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting (both carried 4-0).

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2025. They will consider a request to move a pre-built home to 111 E 3rd St, approve new building permits, and schedule a public hearing for a variance request to build two duplexes. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Request to move pre-built home to 111 E 3rd St (PID# 27-0482-000)
• Approve new building permits # ST-25-27 to ST-25-32
• Public hearing scheduled for 8/11/2025 at 6:35pm on variance for lot size & setbacks to build two 28' x 128' duplexes on PID# 27-0081-600

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a building permit for a pre-built home at 111 E 3rd St, pending city building inspector approval of plans. They also approved six new building permits (ST-25-27 to ST-25-32) and recommended the City Council adopt the proposed chicken ordinance (92.045). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved building permit for pre-built home at 111 E 3rd St, pending inspector approval (4-0)
• Approved building permits ST-25-27 to ST-25-32 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adoption of Chicken Ordinance 92.045 (4-0)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 1, 2025, to discuss potential development plans for vacant lots on Block 22, review a building permit application for a new home at 991 Moore St, and approve new building permits. The meeting also includes routine organizational business such as approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discuss potential development plans for vacant lots on Block 22
• Review building permit application for new home at 991 Moore St (PID# 27-0589-005)
• Approve new building permits # ST-25-24 - ST-25-26
• Approve minutes from June 3, 2025 regular meeting

The Starbuck Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve a variance for Franny Moen to build two duplexes on vacant lots 4-6 of Block 22, reducing the front yard set-back to 12 ft on the westerly boundary and 20 ft on the northerly boundary, and lowering the minimum lot area to 11,250 sq ft per duplex. The Commission also approved a building permit for a new 3,368 sq ft home at 991 Moore St, contingent on the owner maintaining a detailed subcontractor license record. Additionally, the Commission approved new building permits ST-25-24 through ST-25-26.

• Recommended City Council approve a variance for two duplexes on Block 22, reducing set-backs and lot area requirements (motion carried 3-0)
• Approved building permit for a new home at 991 Moore St, PID# 27-0589-005, with condition to maintain a detailed subcontractor license record (motion carried 3-0)
• Approved new building permits ST-25-24 through ST-25-26 (motion carried 3-0)
• Approved the agenda for the meeting (motion carried 3-0)
• Approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 regular meeting (motion carried 3-0)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will review building plans for a new private hangar at the Starbuck Airport and a building permit application for a new home on Moore Street. They will also approve new building permits ST-25-14 through ST-25-23. The meeting includes routine organizational business and public comment.

• Review building plans for new private hangar at Starbuck Airport, 704 S Main St
• Review building permit application for new home on Moore St (PID# 27-0589-005)
• Approve new building permits ST-25-14 to ST-25-23
• Approve minutes from May 6, 2025 regular meeting

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a building permit for a new 50' by 60' private hangar at the municipal airport, pending a satisfactory plans review by the City Building Official. The commission denied a building permit application for a new home on Moore Street because the plans were inadequate and the contractor was unlicensed, though the applicant later listed himself as general contractor. The commission also approved building permits ST-25-14 through ST-25-23.

• Approved building permit for new 50' x 60' private hangar at Starbuck Airport, pending satisfactory plans review (5-0)
• Denied building permit application for new home on Moore St (PID 27-0589-005) as presented (5-0)
• Approved building permits ST-25-14 through ST-25-23 (5-0)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to review a proposed chicken ordinance, discuss fence and building permit applications, and approve new building permits. They will also hear updates on a Verizon tower and scheduled public hearings.

• Review proposed Chicken Ordinance #92.045 regulating keeping chickens within city limits
• Discuss fence permit for vinyl privacy fence at 107 W Broadway (PID# 27-0187-000)
• Discuss commercial building permit for 60' by 38' addition at 496 S Main St (PID# 27-0619-002)
• Approve new building permits ST-25-06 and ST-25-12
• Public hearing May 12 at 6:35 PM for CUP for 9' fence with barbwire at 206 E 4th St

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a fence permit for 107 W Broadway contingent on written neighbor approval, and a commercial building permit for Minnewaska Marine subject to cost and contractor verification. They also discussed a proposed chicken ordinance, favoring personal-use permits with annual inspections, and approved two new building permits.

• Approved fence permit for 107 W Broadway contingent on neighbor approval (5-0)
• Approved building permit for Minnewaska Marine addition subject to cost and contractor verification (5-0)
• Approved building permits ST-25-06 and ST-25-13 (5-0)
• Agreed to recommend chicken ordinance allowing personal use with one-year permits

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 1, 2025, to discuss and review several property-related items. These include a request to place a fence on city property, building plans for a new home, potential development of vacant lots, and a building permit for a new duplex. The commission will also hear from individuals with business before the board and consider new building permits.

• Discuss request to place fence on city property at 206 E 4th St (PID# 27-0365-000)
• Review building plans for new home at 1045 N Main St (PID# 27-0590-600)
• Discuss potential development plans for vacant lots on Block 22
• Review building permit for new duplex at 204/206 E 5th St (PID# 27-0730-000 & 27-0731-000)
• Approve new building permits # ST-25-03 & ST-25-04

The Starbuck Planning Commission recommended the City Council grant a Conditional Use Permit for a 9-foot chain-link fence with barbwire at 206 E 4th St, and approved a building permit for a new duplex at 204/206 E 5th St. The commission also approved two new building permits (ST-25-03 and ST-25-05). Discussion on a new home at 1045 N Main St was tabled until a formal application is submitted.

• Recommended City Council grant a CUP for a 9' chain-link fence with 3 strands of barbwire at 206 E 4th St (5-0)
• Approved building permit for a new duplex at 204 & 206 E 5th St (5-0)
• Approved new building permits ST-25-03 and ST-25-05 (5-0)
• Tabled review of building plans for new home at 1045 N Main St until formal permit application is submitted

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2025, to discuss several property-related items. These include future plans for the old lumber yard, a fence request on city property, a rezoning request for a vacant lot, and building plans for a garage addition. The commission will also discuss chickens within city limits and approve new building permits.

• Discuss future plans for Old Lumber Yard Property – 310 Main St (PID# 27-0399-000)
• Discuss request to place fence on city property – 206 E 4th St (PID# 27-0365-000)
• Discuss rezoning request for vacant lot – 1045 N Main St (PID# 27-0590-600)
• Review building plans for a 2-story garage addition – 310 W 5th St (PID# 27-0506-000)
• Approve new building permits ST-25-01 and ST-25-02

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend a new ordinance to the City Council regulating the keeping of chickens within city limits. The proposed ordinance would allow residents in Residential (R-1) and Rural Farmland (R-F) districts to apply for a license to keep up to 12 chickens (no roosters), with properties subject to inspections. The Commission also voted 5-0 to deny a fence permit request for a fence on city property, and voted 5-0 to recommend rezoning a vacant lot to a Rural Service District.

• Approved the agenda with a highlighted addition (5-0).
• Approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 regular meeting (5-0).
• Recommended the City Council adopt a new drafted ordinance to regulate keeping chickens within city limits (5-0).
• Denied the request to place a fence on city property and the fence permit application as presented (5-0).
• Recommended the City Council approve the request to rezone PID# 27-0590-600 to a Rural Service District (5-0).
• Approved the building permit application for a 2-story garage addition at 310 W 5th St (5-0).
• Approved new building permits ST-25-01 and ST-25-02 (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:07 AM (5-0).

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 10, 2025, with no public hearings scheduled. The agenda includes presentations from community members on a proposed American Ninja Warrior course for Heritage Days, Hobo Park improvements, and future water/sewer/street projects. The council will also consider several resolutions, including accepting a donation for the multi-use path, approving a Rainbow Rider contract, and possibly setting a public hearing to vacate a street.

• Discussion of future water/sewer/street projects and engineering study for wastewater facility plan and water system costs
• Approve Resolution #2025-06 accepting donation from Beachside RV Park for Starbuck Multi-Use Path
• Approve Rainbow Rider contract for 2025 forward
• Discuss approval of public hearing for vacating Gaarder St. between E. 2nd St and E. 3rd St
• Discuss MnDOT state grant offer of $21,892 for a 2024 Kubota mower with 72-inch deck (90/10 state/city split)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss several items, including a request to vacate Gaarder Street, a commercial activity complaint in a residential district, and a potential revision to the city's rules on keeping chickens within city limits. The commission will also continue a prior discussion on a commercial business/apartment proposal at 113 W 6th St and consider a new building permit.

• Request to vacate Gaarder Street between Blocks 4 & 3, Plat of Simon Gaarder's First Lake Side Addition
• Commercial activity complaint at 401 John St (PID#27-0515-000)
• Discussion on chickens within city limits (Chapter 92.04 Farm Animals)
• Continued discussion on commercial business/apartment proposal at 113 W 6th St
• New building permit # ST-24-46

The Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council approve vacating a block of Gaarder Street between E 2nd St and E 3rd St, contingent on retaining a utility easement. They also discussed a commercial activity complaint at 401 John St, requesting a blight notice be sent, and tabled a draft ordinance on keeping chickens within city limits until the next meeting. The commission approved a building permit and the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved the agenda 4-0.
• Approved minutes from the December 3, 2024 regular meeting and noted the January 7, 2025 meeting was cancelled.
• Recommended to the City Council to approve the vacation of Gaarder Street with a utility easement (3-0, Knutson abstained).
• Requested the Police Department send a blight notice to the tenant and owner of 401 John St regarding construction materials.
• Tabled discussion on a draft ordinance for keeping chickens within city limits until the next meeting.
• Approved building permit ST-24-46 (4-0).

City Council

The Starbuck City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving an amended ordinance regulating the sale of THC products, along with several resolutions for annual appointments and council member contracts. The agenda also includes requests for special event permits, a lifejacket program, and routine reports from city departments.

• Public hearing and discussion on amended Ordinance #113 regulating THC sales
• Resolution #2025-01: Designating 2025 annual appointments
• Resolution #2025-02 and #2025-03: Contracts with council members
• Resolution #2025-05: Accept donation from Starbuck Fire Dept. Relief Assoc.
• Lawful gambling permits for Veterans Auxiliary on May 23 and Aug 29