Tyler public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Tyler City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing and consider resolutions to adopt the final 2023 levy, budget, and fee schedule. They will also discuss a sub-lease agreement for the ball diamond property and police department personnel. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and financial reports.

• Resolution 2022-25: Final 2023 Levy
• Resolution 2022-26: 2023 Budget
• Resolution 2022-27: 2023 Fee Schedule
• Ball Diamond Property Sub Lease Agreement
• Police Department Personnel

The council approved the final 2023 tax levy at 15% ($443,305), the 2023 city budget with a 5% cost-of-living adjustment for employees (3-1), and the 2023 fee schedule including a $3/month sewer base rate increase and removal of the sidewalk fee. A ball diamond sub-lease was tabled to the next meeting. The council also gave consensus to pursue a working agreement with Lincoln County for police coverage.

• Approved final 2023 tax levy of 15% ($443,305) (4-0)
• Approved 2023 city budget with 5% COLA (3-1; Jensen opposed)
• Approved 2023 fee schedule including $3/month sewer base rate increase and removal of sidewalk fee (4-0)
• Tabled ball diamond sub-lease agreement to next meeting
• Gave consensus to continue working with Lincoln County on a month-by-month police coverage agreement
• Approved November 2022 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved November 2022 claims (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 7, November 16, and November 21 meetings (4-0)

City Council

The council approved a second interview for a police candidate after public comment. The 2023 budget discussion included $80,000 for police coverage. No final hiring decision was made.

• Approved second interview for police candidate (3-0)
• Agreed to keep $80,000 in 2023 police budget for contracting or hiring

City Council

The Tyler City Council met on November 16, 2022, and conducted one substantive action: canvassing the November 8 city election. The council reviewed the election abstract, then voted unanimously to approve it. No other decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after this single item.

• Approved election canvassing abstract (3-0)

City Council

The Tyler City Council meets to handle routine approvals, public comment, and a slate of new business including a dangerous dog complaint, election judges, a dirt pile, a ball diamond sublease, housing development, snow removal equipment, police personnel, and the 2023 budget. A public hearing on utility assessments is set for 7 p.m., followed by consideration of Resolution #2022-24 for those assessments. The agenda is largely substantive, with several operational and financial decisions.

• Dangerous dog complaint
• Election judges appointment
• Ball diamond property sublease
• Snow removal equipment purchase
• 2023 budget discussion and Resolution #2022-24 on utility assessments

The council approved using up to $85,000 from the general reserve fund to purchase a new snowblower and snow pusher for the streets department. The council also discussed a dangerous dog complaint and agreed to form a committee to review the animal ordinance. A one-year sub-lease for boat storage near the ball diamonds was directed to be drafted at $200 per year. A special meeting was set for November 21 to discuss police personnel and the 2023 budget.

• Approved up to $85,000 from general reserve funds for a new snowblower and snow pusher for the streets department.
• Approved the agenda and minutes of the October 3, 2022 council meeting and October 26 variance hearing.
• Approved the list of election judges as presented.
• Directed the city attorney to draft a one-year sub-lease for boat storage near the ball diamonds at $200 per year.
• Approved Resolution #2022-24 for utility assessments, forwarding them to the county auditor.
• Accepted the October 2022 financial reports and approved payment of claims as presented.
• Set a tentative special meeting for November 21 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss police personnel and the 2023 budget.
• Council members Raschke and Jensen agreed to serve on a committee to review the animal ordinance.

City Council

The Tyler City Council will consider an interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on the sale of cannabinoids, and hold a public input hearing on the 2023 budget and police department staffing. The council will also review the 2021 audit report, set a variance hearing date, and consider a gambling permit for the After Prom Committee.

• Interim Ordinance 2022-04 moratorium on sale of cannabinoids, with Resolution 2022-22 approving summary of publication
• Public input hearing on 2023 budget and police dept staffing (6:30pm, 3-minute comments, no action)
• 2021 Audit Report presented by Blake Klinsing
• After Prom Committee Gambling Permit, Resolution 2022-23
• Utility assessments and Electric Department infrared camera purchase

The council adopted Interim Ordinance 2022-04 imposing a moratorium on the sale of cannabinoids, with Councilmember Raschke opposed. The council also held a public hearing on the 2023 budget and police staffing, heard extensive public comment supporting a second officer, and approved hiring a part-time temporary police officer and library aide.

• Adopted Interim Ordinance 2022-04 (moratorium on cannabinoid sales) (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 2022-22 authorizing summary publication of the interim ordinance
• Approved 2021 Audit Report (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-23 for After Prom Committee gambling permit (4-0)
• Approved sending final notices for utility assessments to past-due property owners (4-0)
• Hired Matthew Hayen as part-time temporary on-call police officer (4-0)
• Hired Eliza Finch as part-time temporary on-call library aide (4-0)
• Approved $9,500 purchase of infrared camera for electric department (4-0)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to adopt a preliminary 2023 levy of $443,305, a 15% increase over the prior year. Following committee recommendations, the council decided not to hire a second full-time police officer, citing budget constraints and training costs; a public meeting on the issue was scheduled for October. The council also appointed Tom Gladis to the TRED board, authorized ACH transactions for utility payments, accepted a $500 donation from the Ivanhoe Fireman’s Relief Association, and set a public hearing for a proposed moratorium on THC food and beverage sales.

• Approved preliminary 2023 levy of $443,305 (5-0)
• Declined to hire second full-time police officer; public meeting set for October (no formal vote recorded)
• Appointed Tom Gladis to TRED board (4-1)
• Authorized ACH transactions for utility payments (5-0)
• Accepted $500 donation from Ivanhoe Fireman’s Relief Association (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2022-19 for joint powers agreements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2022-20 on special session (5-0)
• Approved MMUA Safety Program Agreement at Tier I rate of $12,653 (5-0)

City Council

The Tyler City Council approved the installation of surveillance cameras at Lyons/Pool Park for $4,793 to address vandalism. They also approved publishing an ad for a temporary Library Aid, discussed the 2023 preliminary budget and levy, and agreed to continue working on a DEED childcare grant. No final decisions were made on the budget or sewer project.

• Approved $4,793 surveillance camera installation at Lyons/Pool Park (4-0)
• Approved publishing advertisement for temporary/on-call Library Aid (4-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of DEED Childcare Grant (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 5, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted July 2022 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved July 2022 claims (4-0)

City Council

The Tyler City Council approved several items, including citation fees for blight violations, an audit engagement agreement not exceeding $12,600, a pay increase for part-time police officers, a new federal mileage rate, a liability waiver, a $25 donation to the Tyler Area Community Club, and a library collection development policy. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved blight citation fees: $80 first citation, $100 second if not addressed by Aug 30 (4-0)
• Approved 2021 audit engagement with Meulebroeck, Taubert & Co. PLLP, not to exceed $12,600 (4-0)
• Approved moving all part-time police officers to step 1 of grade 100 on 2022 pay scale (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-18 adopting federal mileage rate of 62.5 cents per mile (4-0)
• Approved signing LMCIT liability coverage waiver form (4-0)
• Approved $25 donation to Tyler Area Community Club for Aebleskiver Days (4-0)
• Adopted Library Collection Development Policy as presented (4-0)

City Council

The council approved Resolution 2022-17 authorizing the sale of city property to Overland Group, LLC for $50,000, a price previously agreed upon by both parties. They also approved a $420 contract with Buck's Striping for Oak Street lane striping and directed staff to send a letter to Althoff Crane about moving equipment from the city right-of-way. Blight enforcement extensions were granted to several property owners, and the council discussed but took no action on a feedlot expansion near the city.

• Approved Resolution 2022-17 authorizing sale of city property to Overland Group, LLC for $50,000 (4-0)
• Approved $420 quote from Buck's Striping for Oak Street lane striping (4-0)
• Directed staff to send letter to Althoff Crane requesting removal of equipment from city right-of-way
• Granted blight cleanup extensions to Janie Brown (July 30 and September 30 deadlines), Joe Jackmon (one month), and Steve Girgen (as needed)
• Approved May 2022 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved May 2022 claims for payment (4-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of prior meetings (4-0)

City Council

The Tyler City Council approved increasing the fire department's annual retirement contribution from $750 to $1,000 per firefighter. They also approved Resolution 2022-11 for the subdivision of 2.01 acres for the Dollar General property and set a public hearing for re-zoning agricultural land to General Business. The council accepted the February financial reports and claims, and recognized a local nurse for heroic actions.

• Approved increase in firefighter annual retirement contribution to $1,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-11 RLS No. 9 for subdivision of 2.01 acres for Dollar General (4-0)
• Set public hearing for re-zoning agricultural land to General Business for April 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM
• Approved February 2022 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved February 2022 claims (4-0)
• Approved agenda with added item (4-0)
• Approved February 7, 2022 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Tyler City Council approved Resolution #2022-10 supporting local decision-making authority on land use, and accepted a $5,000 grant for a Story Walk. It also approved advertising for a full-time police officer, accepted financial reports and claims, and held a closed session on personnel/utility easement. All votes were unanimous except the police officer advertisement, which passed 4-1.

• Approved Resolution #2022-10 supporting local land-use authority (5-0)
• Approved grant agreement for Story Walk up to $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved advertisement for full-time police officer (4-1)
• Accepted January 2022 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved January 2022 claims (5-0)
• Held closed session on personnel/utility easement

City Council

The Tyler City Council approved two re-zoning ordinances: one changing a property from B1 to R1 (Ordinance #2022-01) and another changing a property from R1 to B1 for Tyler Lumber Company (Ordinance #2022-02). The council also approved Resolution 2022-03, setting the 2022 pay scale with a 3% COLA and 2% performance increase, and appointed AJ Anderson as Acting Police Chief for 2022.

• Approved re-zoning of Curt & Kari Dass property from B1 to R1 (Ordinance #2022-01) (5-0)
• Approved re-zoning of Tyler Lumber Company property from R1 to B1 (Ordinance #2022-02) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-03 setting 2022 pay scale with 3% COLA and 2% performance increase (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07 appointing AJ Anderson as Acting Police Chief for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01 designating official depositories and newspaper for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 granting gambling permit to Tyler Golf Club (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 setting A.C. Hansen Legion Post as polling place for 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-04 amending MMUA agreement (5-0)