Tyler public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Tyler City Council authorized the issuance and sale of a $490,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Note, Series 2020B, to fund property improvements. The note is backed by property tax levies and abatement revenues, with a repayment schedule running from 2021 through 2035. The resolution was adopted at the December 7, 2020 meeting.
- Approved $490,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Note, Series 2020B
- Tax levies range from $30,000 in 2021 to $5,678 in 2035
- Note prepayable in whole or part starting February 1, 2026, with $200 processing fee
- Registered owner: Citizens State Bank, 111 N Tyler Street, Tyler, MN
- Abatement property includes numerous parcels listed in Exhibit A
Meeting
The Tyler City Council is adopting a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute documents implementing a property tax abatement, with a list of affected properties in Exhibit A. The agenda is otherwise limited to this single action.
- Resolution authorizes Mayor and City Administrator to sign implementing documents
- Adopted December 7, 2020
- Exhibit A lists abatement properties by parcel ID (e.g., 200001000, 200092000, 200414000)
Meeting
The Tyler City Council is approving the 2020 tax levy, which will be collected in 2021, totaling $350,439. The resolution directs the city clerk to send a certified copy to the Lincoln County auditor. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.
- Approval of 2020 tax levy of $350,439, collectible in 2021
- Resolution directs city clerk to transmit certified copy to Lincoln County auditor
Meeting
The Tyler City Council is adopting a resolution that sets the 2020 fee schedule for city services, including electric, gas, sewer, water, refuse, zoning, building permits, pet licenses, liquor licenses, and pool passes. The resolution was passed on January 6, 2020, and takes effect January 1, 2020. This is a routine annual approval of fees.
- Electric: residential base $8.75/month, commercial base $15.00/month, per-KWH fluctuates
- Water: base rate $5.00, surcharge $20.00, test fee $6.75 per 1,000 gallons
- Liquor license: off-sale $1,400.00/year, on-sale $100.00, Sunday sales $100.00
- Building permits: up to $5,000 value $25.00, $5,001-$10,000 $40.00, over $10,000 $60.00
- Pool fees: family seasonal pass $120.00, single $60.00, daily $4.00
Meeting
The City of Tyler is considering entering into a Limited Use Permit with MnDOT for ADA improvements and a pedestrian crosswalk flasher system along Trunk Highway 14. The permit outlines maintenance, construction, and liability terms, and requires a city resolution authorizing the agreement. The agenda includes the permit text and a draft resolution for council action.
- Limited Use Permit No. 4102-0004 with MnDOT for ADA improvements on T.H. 14
- Resolution #2020-29 authorizing the mayor and council to execute the permit
- Construction includes ADA improvements and pedestrian crosswalk flasher system
- Permit requires city to maintain facility at no cost to MnDOT
- Permit includes indemnity and removal obligations for the city
Meeting
The Tyler City Council approved the 2021 budget and set the final property tax levy at $350,439 (Resolution #2020-27). The council also authorized a $490,000 tax abatement note (series 2020B) and a related abatement of about $39,000 per year to fund the Oak Street Extension project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved 2021 budget as presented (5-0)
- Adopted 2021 property tax levy of $350,439 via Resolution #2020-27 (5-0)
- Authorized $490,000 General Tax Obligation Tax Abatement Note, series 2020B (5-0)
- Approved property tax abatement of ~$39,000/year for note 2020B via Resolution #2020-30 (5-0)
- Approved payment no. 3 of $69,931.40 to Towne & Country Excavating for Oak Street project (5-0)
- Approved MNDOT Cooperative Agreement for sidewalk/RRFB project along HWY 14 via Resolution #2020-28 (5-0)
- Approved MNDOT Limited Use Permit via Resolution #2020-29 (5-0)
- Directed attorney to draft final warning letter to vehicle owners out of compliance; vehicles to be towed Dec 18 or 19 (5-0)
Meeting
The Tyler City Council approved the election canvassing abstract for the November 3, 2020 election. They accepted a $12,041 MNRAAA grant to assist seniors 60+ with snow removal and approved the purchase of a snowblower attachment and cab for the city's lawnmower using grant funds. The council also authorized up to $36,000 for a fully outfitted police vehicle of the police chief's choice, and approved the purchase of a used 2006 Freightliner M2 truck for $34,000, contingent on checking maintenance records. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved election canvassing abstract (all in favor)
- Accepted MNRAAA grant agreement and approved snowblower attachment and cab purchase (all in favor)
- Authorized up to $36,000 for fully outfitted police vehicle (all in favor)
- Approved purchase of 2006 Freightliner M2 truck for $34,000, with condition to check maintenance records (all in favor)
Meeting
The council approved up to $2,500 from the Small Cities Revolving Loan Fund for Teri Ningen to hire an engineer to assess the north wall of her building, contingent on her receiving a loan for the remainder of the project. They also approved a $116,455.28 partial payment to Towne & Country Excavating for the Oak Street project, accepted the 2020-21 MMUA safety contract, and approved all CARES Act expenditures. A decision on a new police vehicle was tabled to the next meeting due to insufficient bid information.
- Approved up to $2,500 for engineer study of Ningen building wall (5-0)
- Approved $116,455.28 partial payment to Towne & Country Excavating for Oak Street (5-0)
- Approved 2020-21 MMUA safety management program contract (5-0)
- Approved all CARES Act expenditures and final report (5-0)
- Approved 2-year union contract with officer Anderson (5-0)
- Approved staff purchase of dump truck up to $30,000 (5-0)
- Approved October 2020 financial reports and claims (5-0)
- Tabled new police vehicle purchase to next meeting
Meeting
The Tyler City Council approved a 10% preliminary levy of $350,439 for 2021 and set the Truth in Taxation hearing for December 7, 2020. The council also accepted TE Underground's $200/hr snow blowing bid, approved final payment for the sanitary sewer project, and passed several resolutions including accepting CARES Act funding and removing parcels from a TIF district.
- Approved amendments to City Code Chapters 5 and 6 and ordinance summary 2020-04 (unanimous)
- Accepted TE Underground's snow blowing bid at $200/hr (unanimous)
- Approved final payment to Land Pride for sewer project, contingent on paperwork (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2020-20 removing two parcels from TIF District 1-2 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of five live traps for animal control (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 for Lake Benton Improvement District in 2021 budget (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2020-25 setting preliminary levy at 10% ($350,439) and Truth in Taxation hearing Dec 7 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolutions 2020-21 through 2020-24 and 2020-26 (all unanimous)
Meeting
The Tyler City Council awarded the Oak Street Extension project to Towne & Country Excavating, LLC for $381,645.70, the low bid. The council also approved final payment for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project, contingent on paperwork, and approved a resolution removing two parcels from TIF District 1-2. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of five live traps for a feral cat program and made $30,000 in CARES Act funds available for grants.
- Awarded Oak Street Extension project to Towne & Country Excavating, LLC for $381,645.70 (unanimous)
- Approved final payment to Land Pride for sanitary sewer project, contingent on required paperwork (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2020-20 removing two parcels from TIF District 1-2 (unanimous)
- Approved primary election judges as presented (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of five live traps for feral cat program (unanimous)
- Made $30,000 in CARES Act funds available to TRED or Lincoln County for grants (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports and payment of bills for August 2020 (unanimous)
Meeting
The Tyler City Council approved the agenda, minutes, and several resolutions, including awarding the city gravel road grading bid to David Haroldson at $120/hr. The council also moved regular meetings to 6:00 PM, approved resolutions for a flashing beacon at Hwy. 14 and Kaye St., a sidewalk crossing amendment, extending the state of emergency to June 1, adopting the Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and tabled discussion on the RTR School demolition until June. No public comments were made.
- Approved agenda and minutes from April 6, 2020 (5-0)
- Awarded gravel road grading bid to David Haroldson at $120/hr (5-0)
- Moved regular council meetings to 6:00 PM (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2020-11 for RRFB at Hwy. 14 and Kaye St. (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2020-12 for sidewalk crossing amendment (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2020-13 extending state of emergency to June 1 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2020-15 adopting Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
- Tabled RTR School demolition decision until June meeting
4 6 Including Board of Appeals Hearing
The Tyler City Council awarded the sanitary sewer project to Landpride Construction for $339,433.70, denied Joel Bedow's variance request to add living quarters in a business district, and adopted the Small-Scale Solar Energy System Ordinance 2020-02. The council also approved resolutions for virtual meetings and the 2020 fee schedule, and agreed to start the process to vacate a section of the industrial park frontage road.
- Awarded sanitary sewer bid to Landpride Construction for $339,433.70 (unanimous)
- Denied Joel Bedow's variance request for living quarters in a business district (unanimous)
- Adopted Small-Scale Solar Energy System Ordinance 2020-02 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2020-09 allowing virtual meetings due to COVID-19 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2020-10 amending the 2020 fee schedule (unanimous)
- Agreed to begin process to vacate a section of the industrial park frontage road
- Approved financial reports and payment of bills (unanimous)
- Decided to have school demolition leave property as green grass for future development
Meeting
The Tyler City Council held a special meeting to address the COVID-19 pandemic. They approved Resolution 2020-08, extending the local state of emergency declaration until May 4, 2020, and adopted a Pandemic Business Continuity Plan. Both actions were approved unanimously by all five council members present.
- Adopted Resolution 2020-08 extending local state of emergency to May 4, 2020 (5-0)
- Approved City of Tyler Pandemic Business Continuity Plan (5-0)
Meeting
Mayor Joan Jagt issued a determination allowing Tyler city commissions to meet by phone or electronic means during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing state and federal emergency declarations. The order applies until the state emergency ends and requires compliance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021.
- Mayor cites COVID-19 pandemic and state/federal emergency declarations
- Authorizes all city commission meetings by telephone or electronic means
- Cites Minnesota Statute 13D.021 for remote meeting authority
- Determines in-person meetings impractical due to social distancing needs
- Order effective until state of emergency ends
Meeting
The Tyler City Council approved resolutions for the wastewater facility plan and sanitary sewer project, and accepted a bid for demolition of a structure at 112 N. Marsh St. A variance request by Joel Bedow to convert commercial space to residential was tabled until the next meeting. The council also approved a 2% COLA for the city administrator and several other administrative items.
- Approved Wastewater Facility Plan Resolution 2020-05 (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2020-07 for sanitary sewer plans and bid advertisement (all in favor)
- Accepted A&C Excavating bid for removal of structure at 112 N. Marsh St., NTE $5,000 plus $15/yard for additional fill dirt (all in favor)
- Adopted DOT Resolution 2020-06 requesting crosswalk markings on HWY 14 at Willow, Tyler, and Kaye Sts. (all in favor)
- Approved 2% COLA for City Administrator LaBrune effective March 9, 2020 (all in favor)
- Removed Cynthia Koenig and added Terri Ryan to all city bank accounts (all in favor)
- Authorized LaBrune to sign CIP Program Agreement with United Community Action (all in favor)
- Tabled Joel Bedow variance request until April 6 meeting (Raschke/Jensen)