Dresser public meetings in 2021
27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee is meeting to review applications for the Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position. The committee may enter a closed session to discuss the employment of a public employee.
- Review of applications for Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position
Meeting
The Village Board decided to expand a project area to include Second Street to meet income requirements for a Community Development Block Grant. The board also approved employee wage increases and updated the Community Hall rental agreement.
- Approved expanding the First Street project area to include Second Street (West Ave to East Ave) for CDBG grant eligibility
- Approved a 5% wage increase for Dresser employees for 2022 and a $150 appreciation bonus
- Approved a $2,560.00 bid from Comfort Systems for emergency heater repairs at Well #2
- Approved a $300.00 donation to the Dresser Lion’s Club for Santa Day
- Approved the revised Dresser Community Hall Rental Agreement/Contract
Meeting
The Village Board held a public hearing and voted to adopt the 2022 budget. The board also addressed delinquent utility accounts and set the 2021 mill rate.
- Adopted 2022 Budget with a levy of $504,035.00
- Placed $13,238.82 in delinquent utility accounts and special charges on the 2021 Tax Roll
- Set the 2021 Village of Dresser Mill Rate at .006681634
- Approved the Christmas Tree & Greens Recycling Program for January 2022
- Scheduled a December 1, 2021 public hearing regarding Public Fire Protection Charge cost recovery
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee met to adjust the proposed 2022 Budget to comply with state levy and expenditure restraint limits. The committee modified various line items and shifted some expenses to a capital projects fund to reduce the tax levy. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 29, 2021.
- Proposed 2022 budget levy set at $503,535.00
- Removal of $17,500.00 for shop driveway and $5,000.00 for a welder
- Removal of $2,475.00 for municipal office chairs
- Transfer of $11,000.00 and $19,000.00 in road maintenance to a new Capital Projects Fund (Fund 25)
- Public hearing scheduled for November 29, 2021, at 6:30 PM
Meeting
The Village Board reviewed updates on Polk County projects, including a new solar farm and ARPA funding. The board also discussed revisions to the Dresser Community Hall contract and a plan to move fire protection charges to water bills.
- Approved payroll of $14,461.40 and vouchers of $390,916.54
- Approved $723.76 quote from Envirotech Equipment for a sewer cleaner nozzle
- Proposed moving Public Fire Protection Charge from tax rolls to water bills
- Approved revisions to the Dresser Community Hall Contract for attorney review
- Reported a new 1,200-acre solar farm by National Grid Renewables near Clear Lake
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee reviewed updates to the Community Hall rental agreement and authorized two sewer flow payments to Osceola. Members also discussed 2022 preliminary budget items, including wages, engineering costs, and road maintenance.
- Motion to send proposed Community Hall Rental Agreement to the board for review
- Payment of $80,379.00 for 1st Quarter Sewer Flow to Village of Osceola
- Payment of $57,839.00 for 2nd Quarter Sewer Flow to Village of Osceola
- Library accessibility concrete work estimate under $3,700.00
- Proposed $3,000.00 budget allocation for engineering
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee will meet to discuss several administrative and financial items. The committee may make recommendations to the Board regarding contracts, hiring, and budgeting.
- Draft Community Hall Contract
- Hiring of Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
- Osceola Sewer Billings
- Concrete work bid for Library Accessibility
- 2022 Preliminary Budget Items/Spreadsheet
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee discussed updates to the 2022 preliminary budget and a draft contract for the Community Hall. Members also reviewed potential concrete work for library accessibility and the hiring process for a Clerk/Deputy Treasurer.
- Proposed Community Hall rental fees: $40 for residents (up to 3 hours), $60 for nonresidents (up to 3 hours), and $200 damage deposit
- 2022 Budget items: $6,000 for Police Vehicle Replacement, $7,000 for salt/sand, and $15,000 quote for Municipal Office windows
- Discussion of concrete work for library accessibility, including a potential 50% cost-share from the library
- Proposed $2,000 budget for Village Attorney and $2,200 for EO Johnson copier contract
- Review of Express Employment Professionals' advertising for a Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
Meeting
The Village Board established new ward boundaries following the 2020 census and approved a resolution allowing meeting attendance via phone or internet. The board also decided to close the Municipal Office to the public on Wednesdays to allow the Clerk/Treasurer uninterrupted work time.
- Approved $48,732.00 in monthly voucher and payroll checks
- Renewed property insurance with Municipal Property Insurance Company for an annual premium of $6,234.00
- Approved Appraisal Services contract for property assessment maintenance: $5,700 (2022), $5,800 (2023), and $5,900 (2024)
- Approved $720.00 for cleaning a culvert end wall at State Street and Polk Avenue
- Approved $300.00 donation to Allied Emergency Services Station 1 for a Halloween event
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee discussed 2022 budget projections for employee wages and bonuses. The body also reviewed public works equipment needs and disputed sewer billings from the Village of Osceola.
- Recommended Clerk Jodi Gilbert be allowed to close the office to the public one day a week
- Proposed 5% increase for 2022 employee wages and increasing the employee appreciation bonus to $175.00
- Proposed 2022 budget rate of $23.00 for a Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position
- Discussed $14,000.00 estimate from Indianhead Glass for office windows
- Reviewed 20-year equipment plan including a payloader sweeper estimated at $75,000.00
Meeting
The Board of Review met to review the 2021 Assessment Roll. No property owners appeared and no objections to assessments were filed.
- Review of the 2021 Assessment Roll
- Appointment of Bryan “Fatboy” Raddatz as Chairperson
- Appointment of Grace Bjorklund as Vice-Chairperson
Meeting
The committee reviewed the 2021 budget detail and discussed preliminary items for the 2022 budget. Members recommended two expenditures to the Village Board and addressed an emergency street repair.
- Recommendation to purchase cutting edges from H&L Mesabi Company for $2,977.00
- Recommendation to approve $650.00 estimate from Meyer Tree Service for State Street
- Emergency street repair estimate of $500.00 for the corner of Main and West Avenue
- Decision to not hold a Holiday Open House this year due to Covid
- Proposed budget amendment moving $650.00 from Tennis Court Operating to Urban Forestry
Meeting
The Village Board authorized a $1,500 income survey for First Street (West Avenue to East Avenue) to pursue a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant. The board also approved employee insurance renewals and a resolution for public fire protection charges.
- Approved $1,500 for MSA Professional Services to conduct an income survey for a potential $500,000 grant for First Street
- Passed Resolution #04-2021 authorizing the Municipal and Direct Charge of Public Fire Protection to be placed on water bills
- Approved payroll and vouchers totaling $76,315.33
- Renewed employee health insurance with Medica (3.67% increase) and dental/life insurance with Guardian and MetLife
- Approved operator's licenses for Cory Olson and Martin Rieschl; rejected license for Savannah Sande
Meeting
The Court Commission is meeting to review the court budget and discuss Covid policy and cost sharing. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from April 12, 2021.
- Court Budget
- Covid Policy/Cost Sharing
Meeting
The Village Board discussed a 2022-2025 ambulance service contract with St Croix Valley Emergency Medical Services, focusing on reporting and response times. The board also approved the use of village facilities for yoga classes and a museum event.
- Approved $100 monthly rental fee for Anne Schaffer to hold yoga classes at Dresser Community Hall
- Approved use of Soo Line Park for the MN Transportation Museum Pumpkin Express event (Oct 22-24, 2021)
- Allocated $363.36 from Dresser Area Community Fund Grant for a fish pond pump and baby changing station
- Approved using Express Employment Professionals (Option B) to hire a Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
- Approved payroll and vouchers totaling $139,083.60
Meeting
The Village Board approved moving the Public Fire Protection Charge to water bills over three years. The board also authorized several financial allocations for community hall repairs, sewer infrastructure, and water tower loans.
- Transition of $84,018.00 Public Fire Protection Charge to water bills over 3 years
- Use of $90,642.97 in American Rescue Plan Act money for sewer infrastructure
- Allocation of $164,487.00 from Fund 22 for various community and office repairs
- Review of St Croix Valley EMS contract at $5.00 per capita
- Renewal of Kelsey Warndahl's Community Hall use for $100.00
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee recommended several fund allocations to the Village Board, including the use of federal rescue money for sewer projects and water utility funds for loan payments. The committee also discussed shifting fire protection charges to monthly water bills to preserve state aid.
- Recommendation to use $90,642.97 in American Rescue Plan Act money for sewer infrastructure
- Recommendation to use $44,430.00 in water utility funds for Water Tower State Trust Fund Loan payments
- Recommendation to spend $164,487.00 from Fund 22 on Community Hall repairs, office HVAC, and $7,533.62 owed to the Village of Osceola for court expenses
- Proposal to move 50% or 100% of the annual Public Fire Protection Charge to direct monthly water billing
- Recommendation to spend $437.76 to redo the practice board at the tennis court
Meeting
The committee established a prioritization schedule for the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Members also recommended purchasing a new pump for the State Street Sewer Lift Station and hiring EverLast Rehab for manhole repairs.
- Approved 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan project priorities including Polk Avenue ($173,400-$279,600) and First Street ($786,300)
- Recommended purchase of a pump from WW Goetsch for $29,991.00
- Recommended hiring EverLast Rehab for manhole repairs for $15,400.00
- Discussed J&S Contracting estimate #8872 for $4,450.00 for Dresser Community Hall improvements
Meeting
The Village Board is managing final payments for water tower rehabilitation and addressing infrastructure maintenance. The board also approved liquor licenses and discussed the long-term possibility of constructing a new village building.
- Proposed water rate increase of approximately 41% with public hearing set for June 18, 2021
- Final payment of $3,000.00 to Classic Protective Coating for 200,000 Gallon Elevated Water Tower rehabilitation
- Final payment of $2,392.10 to KLM Engineering for Reconditioning of Tower No 1
- Estimate of $1,000.00 to Meyer Tree Service to remove 10 box elder trees on State Street
- Approval of an Operator’s License for Taylor Mallin to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors
Meeting
The Village Board reviewed the 2020 Audit results and discussed a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. The board approved several public works contracts for park maintenance and road repairs, and voted to implement a new resident clean-up program using dumpsters at the Municipal Garage.
- Approved 2021 resident clean-up program using 30-yard dumpsters at the Public Works Building
- Contract with RVS for leaf cleanup: $450 for Spring and $900 for Fall
- Contract with Turf Management for park weed spraying: $950
- Purchase of a maintenance-free picnic table from National Outdoor Furniture: $1,234
- Payment to Monarch Paving for State Street W repairs: $2,594.63
Meeting
The Village Board of Trustees will discuss several public works contracts and equipment purchases. The board is also reviewing employee handbook changes and liquor license approvals.
- Purchase of a 2021 John Deere 524P Pay Loader for $195,615.00
- Resurfacing of tennis courts via Lee Sports Surfacing, LLC for $16,000.00
- Hiring MSA Professional Services for $1,600.00 for Capital Improvement Plan estimates
- Purchase of locating equipment from Subsurface Solutions for $5,258.82
- Operator’s License application for Elizabeth Brown
Meeting
The Village Board approved several public works expenditures and equipment purchases. The board also discussed resident services including brush chipping and waste clean-up options.
- Approved $195,615 purchase of a 2021 John Deere 524P Pay Loader from the Machinery Replacement fund
- Approved $16,000 for tennis court resurfacing and Pickle Ball lines via Lee Sports Surfacing, LLC
- Approved $5,258.82 for locating equipment from Subsurface Solutions
- Approved $1,600 for MSA Professional Services to provide cost estimates for the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
- Approved the use of WM Metering Technology to calibrate water meters
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee met to discuss employee uniform policies, equipment purchases, and infrastructure repairs. The committee made several recommendations to the Village Board regarding public works uniforms, tennis court maintenance, and heavy machinery.
- Recommended change to Employee Handbook for Public Works uniforms, including $500 annual clothing reimbursement and $250 boot reimbursement
- Recommended Lee Sports Surfacing, LLC proposal of $15,900 for tennis court resurfacing using LGIP Playground funds
- Recommended purchase of locating equipment from Subsurface Solutions for $5,258.82 to be split between water and sewer utilities
- Recommended paying $195,615.00 for a John Deere 524P Payloader from the machinery replacement fund
- Discussed potential pump replacements at the State Street sewer lift station
Meeting
The Village Board approved a significant equipment purchase for Public Works and authorized funds for police car replacement. The board also granted street and facility use for two upcoming community events in April.
- Approved purchase of 2021 John Deere 524P Pay Loader for $195,615.00
- Approved moving $7,375.00 from the sale of a 2014 Dodge Durango to the police car replacement account
- Approved payroll and vouchers totaling $588,657.04
- Authorized use of Main Street and Community Hall for a Drive-by Easter Egg Event on April 3, 2021
- Authorized closure of Main Street and Central Avenue for Allied Emergency Services Spaghetti Feed on April 10, 2021
Meeting
The Village Board approved several road maintenance contracts and hired Jacki Owens as Clerk/Deputy Treasurer. The board also authorized the use of the Community Hall for Zumba classes and discussed future EMS contracting and pay loader procurement.
- Approved road contracts totaling $53,443.05, including work by Fahrner, Seal Tech Inc., and Struck & Irvin Paving Inc.
- Hired Jacki Owens for Clerk/Deputy Treasurer at $18.00 per hour
- Approved $100.00 deposit for Kelsey Warndahl to hold Zumba classes at Dresser Community Hall
- Moved $131,026.26 total loss settlement for a 1998 International Plow Truck to the Machinery Replacement Account
- Discussed potential purchase of a John Deere Pay Loader
Meeting
The Finance/Personnel Committee met to conduct interviews for the Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position. The committee entered a closed session to discuss the employment of a public employee. No action was taken during the open session.
- Interviews for Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position
Meeting
The Village Board approved monthly expenditures and liquor licenses. Members discussed a law enforcement mutual aid agreement with the City of St Croix Falls and received updates on a damaged plow truck.
- Approved payroll of $27,160.53 and vouchers of $116,187.84
- Approved Temporary Class 'B' Retailer's License for Osceola Rod & Gun Club
- Approved Operator's Licenses for Destiny Bolling, Bridget Miller, and Nikki Gehrke
- Discussed Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement with City of St Croix Falls regarding school grounds
- Reported $30,201.69 remaining balance on Osceola Ambulance house loan