Thief River Falls public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, 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 abatement and consider adopting the final 2024 budget and tax levy. The consent agenda includes routine approvals like bills, licenses, and chemical bids, while new business covers items such as a farmland lease, library bathroom project, and City Hall remodel.
- Public hearing on residential tax abatement
- Approval of 2024 tax levy
- Adopt final 2024 budget
- Approve City Hall remodel project
- Approve engineering services
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will meet to approve the 2024 Visit Thief River Falls budget, first reading of an amended city code, and several routine items. The meeting includes a public forum, consent agenda approvals, and discussions on utility write-offs, cemetery expansion, and equipment purchases.
- First reading of amended City Code (pages 33-41)
- Approval of Greenwood Cemetery First Addition (pages 42-47)
- Purchase of a Scissor Lift trailer (pages 48-49)
- Approval of Visit Thief River Falls 2024 Budget
- Hiring of Nicholas Olson as Public Works Maintenance (page 51)
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will meet to approve routine items, discuss a rezoning request for Fricke Properties, and consider a liquor license transfer to Moe’s Burgers & Brew. The meeting is shortened due to a school election and includes budget adjustments and an agreement with Pennington County for voting operations.
- Call for second reading rezoning for Fricke Properties, LLC (ODC) Property
- Approve rezoning for Fricke Properties, LLC (ODC) Property
- On-Sale 3.2% liquor license transfer to Moe’s Burgers & Brew
- Approve 2023 budget adjustments
- Approve agreement with Pennington County for voting operations
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to create a cannabis chapter in the city code, including rules for public use. Two conditional use permit requests—one for a UPS facility and another for an adult daycare center—will also be considered. Routine items like bills, disbursements, and street improvement assessments are on the consent agenda.
- UPS Conditional Use Permit Request
- RISE Adult Daycare Conditional Use Permit Request
- First Reading Rezoning for Fricke Properties, LLC (ODC) Property
- Approval of 2022 Street and Utilities Easement Final Estimate #3
- Approval of Cannabis Ordinance Chapter 114 and Section 114.01
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will decide on the 2024 preliminary budget, tax levy, and multiple contracts, including a new underwriter for bond compliance and a snowblower purchase. Public hearings are scheduled for street assessment projects and a storm water utility rate increase. The meeting also includes routine approvals and informational updates.
- Approve Northland Securities as underwriter for bond compliance ($45-48)
- Adopt 2024 Preliminary Budget and approve 2024 Tax Levy ($57-58)
- Renew law enforcement lease and dispatch/records agreement ($60-65)
- Approve $106-107 snowblower purchase (Snow Wolf 33-100-PD)
- Approve One-Year Storm Water Utility Rate Increase for 2024 ($76-77)
City Council
The City Council will consider rescinding a resolution that appointed Trentyn Groslie as Water Treatment Plant Operator, reopening the position internally. They will also vote on amending an agreement to $3,299,500 to replace the R-22 ice plant with a CO2 ice plant serving both the Ralph Engelstad Arena and the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center.
- Rescind Resolution No. 08.191.23 appointing Trentyn Groslie as Water Treatment Plant Operator and reopen internally
- Amend agreement to $3,299,500 for R-22 to CO2 ice plant replacement at Ralph Engelstad Arena and Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider several items, including a first reading of a cannabis ordinance, replacing an ice plant with a CO2 system, and hiring a new Economic/Community Development Director. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, plus a tobacco license.
- First reading of ordinance creating Chapter 114 'Cannabis' and Section 114.01 'Use of Cannabis in Public'
- Replace R-22 ice plant with CO2 ice plant for Ralph Engelstad Arena and Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center
- Approve hiring Richard Baker as Economic/Community Development Director
- Approve tobacco license for TH Specialty Store Inc. (King Tobacco Thief River 2)
- Approve purchase of used DS75 folder/inserter with OMR reader
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public forum, consent agenda, and multiple new business items. Key actions include a conditional use permit request, several contract approvals (Tyler Technologies, financial audit, labor negotiations), infrastructure repairs at the power plant, and allowing food trucks at the farmers market. The meeting may close to evaluate the City Administrator's performance.
- Conditional Use Permit request by Dayna and Kraig Melvie
- Approve MAK Properties, LLC deed restriction
- Roof repair at the Power Plant and repair of west wall of turbine head race
- Approve purchase of 2022 three-quarter ton pickup
- Approve Tyler Technologies software and services contract
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A, and discuss the city's outstanding debt. They will also approve agreements for bond dissemination agents, a water meter reading contract, and several licenses. The agenda includes routine consent items and a presentation on the 2022 audit.
- Resolution authorizing issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A
- Approval of Full Disclosure agreements with Northland Securities for GO and Electric Revenue bonds
- Approval of Harris Smartworks Statement of Work for 2nd AMI Meter Reading (Water Meter Project)
- Certification of unpaid sidewalk snow removal charges to 2024 property taxes
- Approval of temporary liquor license for Rusty Nail and beer permit for VFW Post 2793
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will meet on July 5, 2023, to consider routine approvals, liquor license renewals, and new business items including codification of municipal code and arena maintenance. No major policy decisions are scheduled, and public participation is limited to a forum without official action.
- Approve Municode Codification by Civic Plus Republication and Online Code Hosting Service
- Approve replacing outside Huck letters (sign) at Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center
- Approve replacing water softener in compressor room at Ralph Engelstad Arena
- Approval of concourse paint for Ralph Engelstad Arena
- American Legion Post 117 temporary liquor license renewals
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will meet to decide on issuing $3,350,000 in general obligation bonds, approve a housing needs analysis, and vote on several land-use and personnel matters. The meeting includes routine approvals and a closed session to evaluate the City Administrator's performance.
- $3,350,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023a
- Northern Pride Variance Request
- F4 LLC Conditional Use Permit Request
- Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis
- Falls Towing Contract
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider routine consent items, a grant application, a zoning code amendment adding easement regulations, and an appointment. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss real estate offers for two properties.
- Approve Northwest Minnesota Foundation Grant Application
- Amend City Code Chapter 151.42 (Easements) and adopt penalty provisions
- Appoint Brian Jacobson as Electric Superintendent
- Approve VFW Post 2793 temporary liquor licenses for June 9, July 7, and August 18, 2023
- Closed session to discuss sale of 301 Sherwood Property and Community Land Trust Property
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will meet on May 16, 2023, to discuss routine approvals, new business items including street improvements and a squad car purchase, and potential amendments to city code regarding easements. The meeting includes proclamations, consent agenda items, and informational updates.
- Amendment to City Code Chapter 151.42 (Easements)
- Approval of 2023 Street Improvements Project
- Authorization to purchase a 2023 Squad Car
- Approval of Employment of Liza Hams-Cardinal for Inventory position
- Bank reconstruction for handicap ramp fishing pier
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will meet on May 2 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall, 405 3rd Street East. The agenda includes routine approvals, new business items such as signing contracts for Music in the Floyd B. Olson Gazebo Park and an independent service contract, and performance reviews for the City Administrator.
- Authorize City Administrator to sign Music in the Floyd B. Olson Gazebo Park contracts for Summer 2023
- Approve independent service contract with Brian Benitt
- Amend resolution to contract services for spring 2023 in the amount of $28,000.00 (95 degrees West)
- Performance appraisal of City Administrator position
- Summary of City Administrator performance review
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will meet to approve routine minutes, bills, and several new items including water system modeling support, a new squad car purchase, and arena infrastructure upgrades. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss the City Administrator's performance evaluation.
- Approve water system modeling and operations support
- Authorize purchase of a 2023 squad car
- Replace oil separators and install relief piping at Ralph Engelstad Arena
- Approve 2023 City Hall remodel project
- Approve 2023 street and utilities improvements
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and city bills/disbursements. The only new business item is authorizing submission of the 2022 Pay Equity Compliance Report to Minnesota Management and Budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of March 21, 2023 Council Proceedings
- Approval of City Bills and Disbursements (pages 10-41)
- Authorization to submit 2022 Pay Equity Compliance Report to Minnesota Management and Budget
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council is meeting to consider recommendations from a David Drown & Associates wage study, including confirmation of payroll payment information and a decision on whether the retroactive date for October payroll should be October 1st or another date. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public forum, reports, and upcoming meetings listed.
- David Drown & Associates wage study recommendations
- Confirmation and implementation of payroll payment information
- Action on October payroll retroactive date vs. October 1st
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider several routine and new business items, including authorizing the city administrator to sign a U.S. Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) contract, amending memorandums of understanding for MAPS and various unions, approving a cellular device policy, and a request to use the Greenwood Street Bridge. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, bills and disbursements, and contracts for sidewalk snow removal, grass mowing, and stump grinding.
- Authorize City Administrator to sign WAPA contract upon legal review
- Amend 2023 MAPS MOU (Resolution 12.287.22)
- Amend MOUs for Teamster #320, Public and Fire Unions, and non-union staff (Resolution 12.263.22)
- Approve Cellular Device Policy
- Approve Greenwood Street Bridge use request
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 147, which amends performance standards for commercial and industrial zoning districts. The council will also approve joint powers agreements for the city attorney and police department, and discuss updates from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC).
- Second reading and approval of Ordinance No. 147 amending City Code Chapter 152.036
- Resolution approving joint powers agreements with the State of Minnesota for city attorney and police
- CGMC update and workgroup discussion
- Approval of February 21, 2023 council proceedings and bills/disbursements
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council is meeting to consider a one-year storm water utility rate increase, approve the 2023 Street & Utilities Improvement Project plans, and hold first readings on three ordinances amending city code chapters on zoning performance standards, general penalties, and another code section. The agenda also includes routine consent items, several employment approvals, and technology-related purchases.
- One-year storm water utility rate increase
- 2023 Street & Utilities Improvement Project call for plans and specifications
- First reading of Ordinance No 147 amending Chapter 152.036 performance standards for commercial and industrial zoning
- First reading of Ordinance No 146 amending Chapter 30 penalty provisions
- Approval of Rivers & Rails Brewery small brewer off-sale license
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will meet on February 7, 2023, at City Hall to conduct routine business, including approving past meeting minutes and bills, and voting on new resolutions and contracts. The agenda includes procedural and administrative items, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Vote on resolution establishing IRS bond compliance procedures
- Approve analog voice and data lines contract
- Approve restricted fund balance reserve
- Allow department heads to approve step increases for employees
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will vote on a sanitation rate increase, a resolution to sponsor the Barzen Multi-use Connection Trail construction, and a conditional use permit for H&H Properties. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as bills, job descriptions, and a towing contract. The meeting also includes appointments for fire chief and firefighter positions.
- Sanitation rate increase approval (8.8)
- Resolution to act as sponsoring agency for Barzen Multi-use Connection Trail (8.5)
- Resolution to maintain Barzen Multi-use Connection Trail (8.6)
- Conditional Use Permit request by H&H Properties, LLC (8.7)
- 2023 Street & Utilities Improvements Feasibility Report (8.9)
General
The Thief River Falls City Council will hold a routine meeting with no major decisions expected. The only item requiring a vote is the approval of a license renewal application for Northland Taxi. All other agenda items are procedural or informational.
- Approve License Renewal Application for Northland Taxi
City Council
The Thief River Falls City Council will hold its first meeting of 2023, covering routine administrative matters such as approving the consent agenda, designating the official newspaper, and appointing officials. The council will also consider decertifying Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-4 and renewing a taxi license. Most items are procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of bills and disbursements (pages 17-45)
- Designate Times Newspaper as official newspaper
- Approve Northern State Bank collateral in excess of FDIC insurance for 2023
- Decertify Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-4
- Renew Northland Taxi license