Thief River Falls public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on residential tax abatements and vote on the 2022 budget, tax levy, and several routine items. The meeting includes approvals for utility write-offs, a police squad car purchase, and contracts for engineering and cybersecurity services.
- Approval of 2022 Budget (page 68)
- Approval of 2022 Tax Levy (page 69)
- Approval of Tax Abatements (page 65-67)
- Approval of 2022 Dodge Charger police vehicle purchase from Dodge of Burnsville (page 44-47)
- Approval of Engineering contract with STAR Engineering Services – DER Interconnection Coordinator (page 81-171)
The City Council approved the 2022 budget and tax levy, along with several administrative policies and infrastructure projects. Key actions included authorizing a new police squad car, approving residential tax abatements, and establishing a joint Special Response Team with the County Sheriff.
- Adopted 2022 Budget with $36,704,443 revenue and $36,421,474 expenditures
- Certified 2022 Tax Levy at $2,959,824 (5.86% increase)
- Approved $15,091.71 in residential tax abatements
- Approved purchase of 2022 Dodge Charger police vehicle for $33,756
- Approved $4,374 proposal for Veterans Memorial Park rebuild
- Approved Mutual Aid Agreement for Joint Special Response Team with Pennington County
- Approved 2021 MAPS Contract with 1.75% retroactive wage increase
- Approved change order to eliminate Belleville Court side trail, reducing cost by $19,039.10
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on the Belleville Court Connection trail, then consider approving the 2021 Safe Routes to School trail project, a camera system for Red Robe Park, 2021 street and utilities improvements, and 2022 water treatment plant chemical bids. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine items like license renewals and bills, and adjourns to a Truth in Taxation hearing at 6:00 p.m.
- Public hearing on Belleville Court Connection trail
- Approval of 2021 Safe Routes to School Trail – Belleville Court Connection
- Approval of camera system for Red Robe Park
- Approval of 2021 Street & Utilities Improvements – Estimate 1
- Approve 2022 Low Water Treatment Plant Chemical Bids
The Thief River Falls City Council tabled two resolutions: the 2021 Safe Routes to School Trail Belleville Court Connection and a camera system for Red Robe Park. The council approved payment of bills and disbursements totaling $2,447,177.04, 2022 city license renewals, a temporary liquor license for the Pennington County Fair, Pay Request No. 1 of $380,200.16 to Davidson Construction for street and utility improvements, and low water treatment plant chemical bids for 2022. A Truth in Taxation hearing on the 2022 proposed budget and levy was held and closed at 6:25 p.m. Mayor Holmer announced a $25,000 Enbridge grant for playground equipment at LaFave Park.
- Tabled Safe Routes to School Trail Belleville Court Connection resolution (5 aye, 1 nay)
- Tabled Red Robe Park camera system resolution (6 aye)
- Approved bills and disbursements totaling $2,447,177.04 (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 city license renewals effective Jan 1–Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Pennington County Fair, July 15–19, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Request No. 1 of $380,200.16 to Davidson Construction for 2021 Street & Utilities Improvements (unanimous)
- Approved low water treatment plant chemical bids for 2022, estimated $309,020 (unanimous)
- Approved November 16, 2021 council proceedings (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider an electric rate increase, a residential tax abatement, and a federal assistance application. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as bills, progression raises, and a change order for the Westside Flood Damage Reduction Project.
- Approval of electric rate increase (pages 59-71)
- Residential tax abatement discussion (pages 53-56)
- Resolution authorizing EDA federal assistance application (pages 57-58)
- Westside Flood Damage Reduction Project Change Order No. 8 (pages 42-47)
- Purchase of 10 iPads for Council (pages 50-52)
The Council established a 3-year tax abatement for new homes with no maximum cost limit. Other actions included setting electric rates for 2022-2025 and authorizing a $2 million federal assistance application for the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center.
- Approved 3-year tax abatement program for new homes (Unanimous)
- Approved electric rates for 2022-2025 effective January 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Authorized $2M federal assistance application for Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,610 purchase of 10 iPads and cases using American Rescue Funds (Unanimous)
- Approved $35,607.34 city share for Westside Flood Damage Reduction Project Change Order No. 8 (Unanimous)
- Designated Ralph Engelstad Arena as the 2022 polling place for all precincts (Unanimous)
- Authorized payment of bills and disbursements totaling $624,548.22 and per diems of $520.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved progression raises for Steve Zavoral, Rick Swanson, Keaton Huot, Jaden Hanson, and Trentyn Groslie (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council is meeting to consider routine items including approval of previous meeting minutes, payment of bills, and hiring three volunteer firefighters. The main new business item is approval of a property deed to Paradis Brothers, LLP. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.
- Approval of property deed to Paradis Brothers, LLP
- Approval of bills and disbursements
- Hiring of volunteer firefighters Josiah Jensen, Zachary Johnson, and Jeffery Schneider
- Approval of October 19, 2021 council and hearing proceedings
The Thief River Falls City Council approved the October 19, 2021 council proceedings, authorized payment of $1,633,759.39 in bills and disbursements, and approved hiring three new volunteer firefighters. The council also approved a property deed to Paradis Brothers, LLP for a vacated roadway strip deemed to have no value to the city. All votes were unanimous. The meeting included announcements about extended leaf vacuuming and the start of calendar parking on November 15.
- Approved October 19, 2021 council proceedings (unanimous)
- Authorized payment of $1,633,759.39 in bills and disbursements (unanimous)
- Approved hiring three volunteer firefighters: Josiah Jensen, Zachary Johnson, and Jeffery Schneider, effective November 2, 2021, pending background checks, drug tests, and physicals (unanimous)
- Approved property deed to Paradis Brothers, LLP for vacated roadway strip deemed to have no value to the city (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider approving the 2022 budget for Visit Thief River Falls, along with several other items including a farm lease agreement, a strategic plan proposal, and a grant for new police radar equipment. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approval of previous meeting minutes, bills and disbursements, and progression raises for three city employees.
- Approval of Visit Thief River Falls 2022 budget
- Brian Anderson farm lease agreement
- Strategic plan proposal from G Cariveau & Associates
- 2021/2022 TZD grant to police department, including $1,500 equipment match for a new radar
- Resolution to call public hearing for 2021 Safe Routes to School Trail – Belleville Court Connection
The Thief River Falls City Council approved several items on October 19, 2021, including the 2022 budget for Visit Thief River Falls, a five-year farm lease with Brian Anderson, and a strategic planning contract with G Cariveau & Associates. The council also accepted a TZD grant for police radar equipment and called for a public hearing on the Safe Routes to School trail connection. All resolutions passed unanimously.
- Approved Visit Thief River Falls 2022 budget (unanimous)
- Approved five-year farm lease with Brian Anderson for 63.59 acres at $40.00/acre per year, totaling $12,718.00 (unanimous)
- Approved strategic plan proposal from G Cariveau & Associates for $23,750, spread over 2021-2023 (unanimous)
- Approved 2021/2022 TZD grant to police department, sharing with Pennington County Sheriff's Office, including 50% equipment match of $1,500.00 for new radar (unanimous)
- Called for public hearing on 2021 Safe Routes to School Trail - Belleville Court Connection for December 7 at 5:30 P.M. (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items: bills and disbursements totaling $776,778.74 and council per diem of $390.00 (unanimous)
- Approved progression raise for Jarrin Gunderson, Patrol Officer, to Step 2 at $26.98 per hour effective October 21, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved progression raises for Marah Froiland and Scott Fogarty, part-time Off-Sale Clerks, to Step 5 at $25.70 per hour upon completion of required hours (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to establish Tax Increment Financing District No. 12 for the Sanford Hospital redevelopment and authorize an interfund loan to advance certain costs. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and hiring a firefighter.
- Public hearing on Sanford Hospital redevelopment TIF
- Resolution authorizing interfund loan for TIF District No. 12 costs
- Resolution establishing TIF District No. 12 and adopting TIF plan
- Approval of bills and disbursements (pages 11-39)
- Employment of Devin Spears as firefighter
The City Council approved two resolutions creating Tax Increment Financing District No. 12: Sanford Redevelopment on the former Sanford Hospital site and authorizing an interfund loan to cover certain costs. Both passed with Anthony Bolduc voting nay and Jason Aarestad abstaining. The council also approved hiring Devin Spears as a full-time firefighter and authorized payment of $1,757,316.75 in bills and disbursements. A public hearing on the TIF drew no public speakers.
- Approved interfund loan for TIF District No. 12: Sanford Redevelopment (passed; Bolduc nay, Aarestad abstained)
- Adopted modification to Development District No. 1 program and established TIF District No. 12: Sanford Redevelopment (passed; Bolduc nay, Aarestad abstained)
- Approved hiring Devin Spears as full-time firefighter at $24.05/hour, starting October 6, 2021, contingent on background clearances
- Authorized payment of bills and disbursements totaling $1,757,316.75
- Approved September 21, 2021 council proceedings
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider approving the proposed 2022 tax levy and preliminary budget summary, along with resolutions for the 2021 Street & Utilities Improvements Project assessments. The agenda also includes conditional use permit requests, a strategic plan proposal, and routine consent items like employment approvals and bill payments.
- Approval of proposed 2022 tax levy
- Approval of preliminary 2022 budget summary
- Resolution ordering assessment roll for 2021 Street & Utilities Improvements Project
- Conditional Use Permit requests from Aaron Arlt and Kuepers Inc.
- Certification of unpaid sidewalk snow removal charges to 2022 property taxes
The City Council approved a preliminary 2022 budget and a proposed tax levy of $3,008,105, representing a 7.59% increase. The council also authorized the certification of unpaid sidewalk snow removal charges to property taxes and approved conditional use permits for a car wash and illuminated signage. Additionally, the council initiated a work group to interview consultants for a strategic plan.
- Approved 2022 preliminary budget and $3.0M tax levy (unanimous)
- Certified unpaid sidewalk snow removal charges to 2022 property taxes (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for car wash at 724 Davis Ave N (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for illuminated signs at First Street Apartments (unanimous)
- Ordered preparation of assessment roll for 2021 street and utility projects (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for 2021 street and utility project assessments for Oct 19 (unanimous)
- Approved progression raise for apprentice lineworker Ian Lund (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Norman Betland as GIS/Mapping Technician (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will review an advance presentation of the Thief River Falls budget. The meeting also includes new business regarding redevelopment tax increment financing for Sanford Hospital.
- Advance Thief River Budget presentation
- Sanford Hospital Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing
- 2021-2022 Safety Management Program Contract with MN Municipal Utilities Association
- Waste Water Main and Manhole Rehabilitation
The Thief River Falls City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including sewer rehabilitation and street improvements. Additionally, the Council authorized a public hearing for October 5, 2021, regarding a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the Sanford Hospital redevelopment site.
- Approved $2,412,780.52 in bills and $2,080.00 in per diems (unanimous)
- Approved $25,050 MMUA safety management contract (unanimous)
- Approved $146,213.90 sewer rehabilitation contract with Hydro-Kleen LLC (unanimous)
- Called Oct. 5 public hearing for Sanford Hospital TIF district (unanimous)
- Awarded $784,427.45 street and utility contract to Davidson Construction (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will hold a public hearing and consider vacating a street right-of-way, and discuss the Chief's Coulee storm drainage system. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as filling a firefighter position, extending a state grant, and purchasing cemetery markers. The meeting is largely routine, with several items for approval and discussion.
- Public hearing on vacation of street right-of-way
- Approval to fill Fire Fighter position
- Extension of 2021 TZD Grant with MN DPS for Speed and Aggressive Driving Special Project
- Approval of temporary on-sale liquor license to Falls Under 40
- Approval to purchase and repair roof at LaFave Park bathhouse
The Thief River Falls City Council unanimously approved a $19,640 contract with HDR Engineering for a Chief's Coulee storm drainage study and a $41,590 purchase for electric duct heaters at the Water Treatment Plant. The council also authorized the vacation of a street right-of-way in Greendale Manufactured Home Park, dedicating it to Leslie Snetting. Additionally, the council approved personnel actions including hiring a Fire Fighter, a Public Works Mechanic, and a Billing Clerk, and granted a progression raise to a Linesworker.
- Approved $19,640 contract with HDR Engineering for Chief's Coulee storm drain study (unanimous)
- Approved $41,590 purchase of electric duct heaters for Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
- Approved vacation of street right-of-way in Greendale Manufactured Home Park, dedicated to Leslie Snetting (unanimous)
- Authorized filling vacant Fire Fighter position due to Michael Spears' retirement (unanimous)
- Authorized filling vacant Public Works Mechanic position (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Jerri Tretline as Billing Clerk II at $28.75/hour (unanimous)
- Approved progression raise for Linesworker Jeren Kasprzak to Step 6 (unanimous)
- Approved extension of DPS Speed and Aggressive Driving Grant through September 30, 2021 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with prior meeting minutes and bills. New business includes a vote on vacating a street right-of-way and a letter supporting a USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant proposal. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of July 20, 2021 Council Proceedings
- City of Thief River Falls Bills and Disbursements
- Approval of Vacation of Street Right-of-Way
- Letter to Support the USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant Proposal
The City Council approved over $2 million in bills and disbursements. The council also authorized a letter of support for a USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant Proposal and scheduled a hearing regarding a street right-of-way vacation.
- Approved July 20, 2021 Council and Hearing Proceedings (unanimous)
- Authorized payment of bills and disbursements totaling $2,006,593.68 (unanimous)
- Approved call for hearing on August 17 to consider vacation of street right-of-way in Greendale Manufactured Home Park (unanimous)
- Approved Mayor Brian Holmer to sign letter of support for USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant Proposal (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider several items, including a $7/month flat rate credit for EV home charging stations, a resolution establishing a ban on non-essential water use, and a summary of the police chief's performance appraisal. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as liquor licenses, a police department purchase, and a software subscription. No major rezonings or large contracts are listed.
- Approve $7.00/month flat rate credit for EV home charging stations
- Resolution establishing ban on non-essential water use
- Summary of performance appraisal of Police Chief Marissa Adam
- Temporary liquor licenses for VFW Post 2793 (7/30, 8/12, 8/20) and American Legion Post 117 (7/16-17)
- Purchase of video/audio redaction app by police department
The City Council approved a $597,272 low bid from Spruce Valley Corporation for the Oxbow Restoration and Stormwater Treatment Project, with the City contributing $50,000 from the Stormwater Utility Fund. The Council also approved a $200,000 forgivable loan to Northern Pride, Inc. for machinery and equipment, tied to job creation goals. A ban on non-essential water use was established due to a drought warning, and a development agreement with Sanford Health for demolition of the former Sanford Hospital building was authorized. Most items passed unanimously; Councilmember Prudhomme was absent for several votes.
- Approved $597,272 low bid from Spruce Valley Corporation for Oxbow Restoration and Stormwater Treatment Project; City to contribute $50,000 from Stormwater Utility Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 forgivable loan to Northern Pride, Inc. for machinery and equipment, with job creation and wage requirements (6-0, Prudhomme absent)
- Approved resolution establishing ban on non-essential water use due to drought warning (unanimous)
- Authorized development agreement with Sanford Health for demolition of former Sanford Hospital building at 120 Labree Ave. South (6-0, Prudhomme absent)
- Approved cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for Oakland Park Road realignment, State Project No. 5703-51, original amount encumbered $160,345.38 (unanimous)
- Approved independent service contract with Mark Borseth for zoning and economic development services at $75/hour, up to 16 hours/week (6-0, Prudhomme absent)
- Approved $7.00/month flat rate credit for EV home charging stations, controlled with ripple (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of video/audio redaction app for police department body cameras (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will hear the 2020 audit report, consider routine consent items including a beer permit and a liquor license for South Town Lanes, and discuss a utility easement for William Ness property. The council will also consider amendments to the GIS/Mapping Technician job description and open the position for filling. The meeting will close with a performance appraisal of Chief of Police Marissa Adam.
- 2020 Audit presentation by Hoffman, Philipp & Martell PLLC
- Approval of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to South Town Lanes, Inc.
- Utility Easement for the William Ness real property
- Amendments to GIS/Mapping Technician job description and opening position
- Performance appraisal of Chief of Police Marissa Adam
The Thief River Falls City Council approved payment of bills and disbursements totaling $2,233,065.26 with no council per diem, along with several other items on its consent agenda. The council also approved a memorandum of agreement with the Red Lake Watershed District for the Thief River Falls Oxbow Restoration Project, accepted a utility easement on the William Ness property, and authorized filling a vacant GIS/Mapping Technician position. The meeting included a closed session for the performance appraisal of Chief of Police Marissa Adam.
- Approved June 15, 2021 Council Proceedings (unanimous)
- Authorized payment of bills and disbursements totaling $2,233,065.26 and no council per diem (unanimous)
- Granted Beer in the Park Permit to Seaverson Family Reunion at Oakland Park on July 31, 2021 (unanimous)
- Granted Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License to South Town Lanes, Inc., effective September 1, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Red Lake Watershed District for the Thief River Falls Oxbow Restoration Project (unanimous)
- Accepted utility easement from William Ness and Henrietta Ness for $1.00 (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to GIS/Mapping Technician job description and authorized filling the vacant position (unanimous)
- Closed meeting at 6:05 p.m. for performance appraisal of Chief of Police Marissa Adam; reconvened at 6:19 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider routine consent items including approval of May 18 proceedings, bills and disbursements, and a temporary liquor license for Sundance Dining & Bar. New business includes approval of the 2021-2023 LELS union contract and a water systems service van. The council will also conduct a performance evaluation of the liquor store manager in closed session.
- Approval of 2021-2023 LELS Union Contract
- Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License for Sundance Dining & Bar
- Water Systems Service Van purchase
- Approval of bills and disbursements
- Performance evaluation of Liquor Store Manager (closed session)
The City Council approved a Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) union contract for 2021-2023 and authorized the purchase of a replacement service van for the Water Systems Department. The council also approved over $2 million in bills and disbursements.
- Approved 2021-2023 LELS Union Contract (unanimous)
- Approved $36,362.00 purchase of 2021 Ram Promaster Cargo Van from S & L Motors (unanimous)
- Authorized $2,077,615.29 in bills and disbursements and $325.00 in council per diems (unanimous)
- Granted Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License to Chamber of Commerce for June 18, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved May 18, 2021 Council Proceedings (unanimous)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to amend a grant contract with the state for a Digi-Key Corporation project, extending the completion date. The council will also vote on routine consent agenda items, including appointments, a COVID resolution rescission, and pay raises, plus new business items like a fishing pier and a commercial energy loan.
- Public hearing and resolution to amend grant contract for Digi-Key Corporation (CDAP-17-0008-H-FY18)
- Approve Dale Narlock as Director and Brian Jacobson as Advisor to NMPA Board
- Rescind COVID-19 Resolution 03-55-20
- Approval of Commercial Energy Improvement Loan for Pete Patel (Quality Inn)
- Approval of progression raises for Trentyn Groslie and Kathy Dalquist
The City Council unanimously rescinded the local COVID-19 emergency declaration (Resolution 03-55-20) effective June 1, 2021, and separately voted to return all city public meetings to in-person only, discontinuing Webex and telephone conferencing as of June 1. The council also approved a Digi-Key grant contract amendment, a new ADA fishing pier agreement at Red Robe Park, a DNR dam safety grant application, and a $35,000 commercial energy loan for the Quality Inn. Travis Giffen was hired as Public Works Director, and the council released Ashton's Mowing Service from its tractor mowing contract, awarding the remainder to Les Cota at $80.00/hour.
- Rescinded COVID-19 local emergency (Resolution 03-55-20) effective June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved in-person-only public meetings, ending Webex/phone conferencing effective June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Digi-Key grant contract dated October 20, 2017 (approved; Prudhomme did not vote)
- Approved DNR agreement for new ADA fishing pier at Red Robe Park; city contributes $2,500, Sportsman's Club $2,500, DNR covers rest of ~$30,000 (unanimous)
- Approved DNR Dam Safety Program grant application for dam recertification, matching funds from city fund balance reserve (unanimous)
- Approved up to $35,000, 7-year, 2% Commercial Energy Improvement Loan for Pete Patel, owner of Quality Inn at 1060 Highway 32 South (unanimous)
- Hired Travis Giffen as Public Works Director starting June 14, 2021 at $8,056.95/month (unanimous)
- Released Ashton's Mowing Service from tractor mowing contract; awarded remainder to Les Cota at $80.00/hour (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider several routine consent items and new business, including approval of a police body camera policy, employment of new public works and electrician staff, second readings for city code amendments and two property rezonings, a comprehensive plan amendment, and a market rate study RFP. The meeting also includes proclamations for Leonard Furuseth Day, Bike Month, and National Police Week, plus a closed session for performance evaluations of fire co-chiefs.
- Approval of TRF Police Department Body Camera Policy
- Second reading and approval to amend City Codes 152.031 & 152.032
- Second reading and approval of rezoning for Grandbois Property and William Ness Property
- First reading of Meter Socket Disconnect Ordinance
- Market Rate Study RFP
The Thief River Falls City Council approved a Police Department Body Camera Policy, required under Minnesota law, and passed two rezoning ordinances — one changing lots in Narverud's First Addition from R-4 to R-1, and one changing a 14.76-acre parcel owned by William Ness from Agricultural to Multi-Family Residential. The council also approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment designating the Ness parcel as High Density Residential, authorized a $1,634,571.49 payment of bills and disbursements, and approved several ordinances on second reading, including adding car and truck wash businesses as conditional uses and revising the animal nuisance code. All recorded votes were unanimous.
- Approved Police Department Body Camera Policy (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of Lots 2, 3 and north 36' of Lot 4, Block 2, Narverud's First Addition from R-4 to R-1 (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 14.76-acre William Ness parcel from Agricultural to Multi-Family Residential R-4 (unanimous)
- Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment designating Ness parcel as High Density Residential (unanimous)
- Authorized payment of bills and disbursements totaling $1,634,571.49 (unanimous)
- Approved adding car and truck wash businesses as conditional uses in C-2 and C-3 districts (unanimous)
- Approved revised animal nuisance ordinance 94.06, suspending second reading (unanimous)
- Approved meter socket disconnect ordinance, suspending second reading (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will meet to consider several land-use items, including two first-reading rezonings and a conditional use permit, plus a first reading of city code amendments. The council will also vote on extending the COVID-19 state of emergency, approving a staff transfer, and setting service charges for the 2021 construction season. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including approval of bills and disbursements.
- First reading rezoning of William Ness Property (pages 53-56)
- First reading rezoning of Grandbois Property (pages 57-58)
- First reading to amend City Codes 152.031 & 152.032 (pages 47-49)
- Conditional Use Permit Request (page 45)
- Extend State of Emergency for COVID-19 (page 43)
The Council authorized a $55,730.11 contract for ditch regrading and approved a conditional use permit for an illuminated sign at Red Robe Park. Other actions included approving property variances for MAK Properties, LLC and extending the COVID-19 state of emergency through May 14, 2021.
- Approved $55,730.11 contract with Anderson Excavating for former County Ditch 70 regrading (Unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for illuminated sign at Red Robe Park (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Gregory Hufnagle to Building Official position (Unanimous)
- Approved 35', 20', and 10' variances for MAK Properties, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with NW MN Multi-County HRA for DEED grant application (Unanimous)
- Approved summer hours for City Hall from May 24 to September 5 (6-2)
- Extended COVID-19 State of Emergency through May 14, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Authorized $850,408.36 in bills and disbursements (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider approving plans and calling for bids on the 2021 Street and Utilities Improvement project, as well as other routine items. The agenda includes consent items such as approving the promotion of Mark Bruggeman to sergeant, extending the COVID-19 state of emergency through April 15, 2021, and approving completion of work on the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center ice plant. The council will also discuss selling two lots on Sherwood Avenue and approve the City's Virus Protection plan. A closed session is scheduled for a performance appraisal of the Water Systems Superintendent.
- Approve plans and call for bids on 2021 Street and Utilities Improvement
- Approve promotion of Mark Bruggeman to sergeant
- Extend COVID-19 state of emergency through April 15, 2021
- Approve completion of Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center ice plant work
- Consider selling 2 Sherwood Avenue lots
The City Council approved over $2.5 million in bills and disbursements and authorized $15,030 for new city-wide virus protection. The council also approved the sale of two residential lots on Sherwood Avenue and extended the COVID-19 state of emergency. Other actions included approving a police promotion and ice plant repairs.
- Authorized payment of bills and disbursements totaling $2,595,945.46 and per diems of $162.50 (Unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Mark Bruggeman to sergeant at $33.61 per hour (Unanimous)
- Extended COVID-19 State of Emergency through April 15, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved $7,800 payment to SCR for Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center ice plant work (Unanimous)
- Approved plans and called for bids on 2021 Street and Utilities Improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved $15,030 for virus protection for 94 devices over 3 years (Unanimous)
- Approved the sale of 2 Sherwood Avenue lots (Unanimous)
- Approved March 16, 2021 Council Proceedings (Unanimous)