Waconia public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Waconia City Council will vote on the final 2024 budget and tax levy, along with several contracts and resolutions. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as expenditures, contractor payments for the new fire station, and various agreements. Council business items include a lighting upgrade for Lions Field, a conditional use permit amendment, and fire service contracts with neighboring townships.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-270 Approving Final Tax Levy Collectible in 2024
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-271 Adopting the 2024 Final Budget
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-272 Approving Conditional Use Permit Amendment - 9460 County Road 10 East
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-275 Lions Field Lighting Upgrade (Musco Lighting quote)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-267 Approving Contract for Police Services for 2024 with Carver County

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit amendment for 9460 County Road 10 East. The commission will review the proposal and provide a recommendation to the City Council. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving minutes and receiving a staff update.

• Continued Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit Amendment for 9460 County Road 10 East (PID# 750191130)
• Motion to adopt October 12th, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the 2024 fee schedule ordinance, including permit and license fees. The meeting also includes approval of contractor pay requests for alley and infrastructure projects, adoption of joint assessment contracts, and declarations for the Waterford Park project.

• Adopt 2024 Fee Schedule Ordinance Amendment (Ordinance No. 769)
• Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 to Kusske Construction Company LLC for 2023 Alley Improvement Project
• Approve Pay Request No. 1 and No. 2 to GMH Asphalt, Inc. for 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-251 for Joint Assessment Contract with Carver County
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-252 for Declaration of Restrictive Covenant - Waterford Park

City Council

The Waconia City Council will convene to adopt minutes, approve routine expenditures, and vote on several contracts and resolutions, including payments for the New Fire Station project, downtown reconstruction, and a fire alarm monitoring contract. The council will also discuss landscaping items at 241 W 3 1/2 Street and parking restrictions.

• Approve $X expenditures for New Fire Station project (Kraus Anderson and Contractor Pay Requests)
• Approve $X pay estimate for Waconia Downtown Reconstruction - Phase 1 to GMH Asphalt, Inc.
• Adopt Ordinance 768 amending Chapter 415 on stormwater reuse systems
• Authorize bid for Sudheimer Industrial Park pond cleaning
• Approve contract with Johnson Controls for fire alarm monitoring of public services facility

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including easements for a roundabout, a stormwater reuse agreement, a grant application, and several 2024 contracts. They will also discuss a variance for a new home, a winter maintenance policy update, and a feasibility study for the southeast growth area.

• Resolution #2023-225: Approve easements for Waconia Parkway North/CSAH 10 roundabout
• Resolution #2023-226 and Ordinance #766: Approve storm water drainage and reuse agreement for Valvoline property
• Resolution #2023-228: Authorize LRIP grant application
• Resolution #2023-239: Approve variance at 483 Lakeview Terrace Boulevard for 29.3% impervious surface (max 25%)
• Resolution #2023-241: Authorize Southeast Area Feasibility Study

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 Downtown Reconstruction Project assessment roll and certification of delinquent charges for payment with 2024 taxes. They will also consider ordering improvements for the 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Project and may enter a closed session. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, expenditures, contractor payments, and a development agreement.

• Public hearing and resolution #2023-219 approving assessment roll for 2023 Downtown Reconstruction Project
• Public hearing and resolution #2023-224 certifying delinquent utility and other charges for payment with 2024 taxes
• Resolution #2023-223 ordering improvements and preparation of plans for 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Project
• Contractor pay requests: #13 and Kraus Anderson for New Fire Station, #5 to GMH Asphalt for Downtown Reconstruction Phase 1, #1-Final to Schneider Excavating for Lakeview Terrace & Industrial Blvd Storm Sewer
• Resolution #2023-221 approving development agreement for Interlaken Village 3rd Addition

City Council

The Waconia City Council is meeting to adopt a consent agenda with routine items, including minutes, expenditures, a special vehicle ordinance amendment, and several resolutions. The council will also discuss and potentially adopt a new roadside memorial policy as a separate business item.

• Adopt Resolution 2023-212 calling a hearing on delinquent utility charges for 2024 taxes
• Adopt Ordinance 765 amending Section 680.04 of the Special Vehicle Ordinance
• Adopt Resolution 2023-214 for a cellular equipment lease with Dish Wireless on a water tower
• Adopt Resolution 2023-215 approving the NC Waconia Addition Final Plat at 150 Sparrow Road
• Adopt Resolution 2023-218 approving a Roadside Memorial Policy

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a sketch plan for two properties on Little Avenue, and receive staff updates. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals.

• Sketch Plan review for 9550 Little Avenue and 10080 Little Avenue (park/playground/open space suitability)
• Approval of June 15, 2023 Park Board minutes

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold two public hearings: one on annexing 530 Hartmann Drive into the city, and another on the 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Phase II. The council will also adopt the 2024 preliminary levy and approve a consent agenda with routine items including contractor payments, a surplus fire vehicle sale, and a development agreement.

• Public hearing and joint resolution to annex 530 Hartmann Drive
• Public hearing on 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Phase II
• Adopt Resolution 2023-211 for 2024 preliminary levy
• Approve contractor pay requests for new fire station and Safari Island filter pump replacement
• Adopt Resolution 2023-204 authorizing sale of surplus fire vehicle

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two after-the-fact variances for properties in the Shoreland Overlay District, and will informally discuss a sketch plan for a proposed development by Pulte Group. The meeting includes routine agenda adoption and minutes approval.

• Continued after-the-fact variance for 150 Stacy Circle to exceed hardcover maximum in Shoreland Overlay District
• Public hearing for variance at 483 Lakeview Terrace Boulevard to allow 29.3% impervious surface vs. 25% maximum
• Sketch plan discussion for Falk-Saltire Properties (Pulte Group) for PID #s 070300200 & 07030010

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold a regular meeting with no substantive items listed beyond procedural actions like adopting the agenda and adjourning. A closed session is scheduled, but no details are provided in the agenda.

City Council

The Waconia City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like meeting minutes, expenditures, contractor payments, and several resolutions. They will also hold a public hearing on a municipal code amendment and consider a site plan for a new day care at 150 Sparrow Road.

• Pay request #3 to GMH Asphalt for Downtown Reconstruction Phase 1
• Final pay request to W.M. Mueller & Sons for 2022 Infrastructure Improvements
• Resolution 2023-196 to seek quotes for towing and impound services
• Resolution 2023-197 to apply for MNDNR Shade Tree Program grant
• Ordinance 764 amending Chapter 830 of municipal code

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider several routine consent agenda items, including contractor payments for the new fire station and pool projects, and then take up more substantive business. Key decisions include a site plan and variance for an addition to the Crusher Crossfit building, denial of a comprehensive plan amendment for a property in Waconia Township, and an ordinance amendment to change park dedication requirements. The council will also receive a feasibility report and call a public hearing on proposed improvements.

• Site plan, design review, and variance for addition at 219 Frontage Road East (Crusher Crossfit)
• Denial of comprehensive plan amendment for 7845 County Road 10 North (re-guide from Rural to Low Density Residential)
• Ordinance No. 763 amending park dedication requirements (Section 1000 of City Code)
• Resolution 2023-194: Receive feasibility report and call hearing on improvements
• Contractor pay requests for New Fire Station and Safari Island Filter Pump Replacement

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board is meeting to approve the June 15, 2023 minutes and discuss individual park-related subjects for staff direction. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of June 15, 2023 Park Board minutes
• Discussion of individual subject matters for staff direction
• Staff park items update
• Board updates and questions

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold a public hearing on ordinances to prohibit cannabis sales and public use, then consider a consent agenda and several contracts, including an $891,066.10 infrastructure project award. The meeting also includes routine approvals for expenditures, pay requests, licenses, and permits.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 761 (prohibiting cannabis sales) and Ordinance 762 (prohibiting public cannabis use)
• Award construction contract for 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Project to GMH Asphalt Corporation for $891,066.10
• Approve pay request #11 for Waconia Parkway South Improvements
• Approve pay request #10 for New Fire Station
• Approve $28,815.00 invoice for high service pump repair

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a comprehensive plan amendment for a parcel on County Road 10 North, a site plan and variance for an expansion at Crusher Crossfit on Frontage Road East, and an after-the-fact variance for a property on Stacy Circle. The commission will also review a new childcare site plan on Sparrow Road and continue discussion on a park dedication ordinance amendment.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment public hearing for 7845 County Road 10 North North, Waconia Township (rezoning from Rural to Low Density Residential)
• Site Plan, Design Review & Variance public hearing for 219 Frontage Road East (Crusher Crossfit expansion)
• After-the-fact Variance public hearing for 150 Stacy Circle (Shoreland Overlay District hardcover maximum)
• Site Plan & Design Review for New Creations Child Day Care at 150 Sparrow Road
• Continued discussion on Park Dedication ordinance amendment (Section 1000 of City Code)

City Council

The Waconia City Council is meeting to adopt the consent agenda, which includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, expenditures, contractor pay requests, licenses, and permits. They will also discuss council business items including a new firefighter oath ceremony, a special event permit for National Night Out, a site plan for Valvoline, and an after-the-fact variance request. The meeting includes a work session on class and compensation study, B-2 zoning enforcement, and 2024 budget priorities.

• Pay request #7 to S.M. Hentges & Sons for Waterford Park Water Reuse Station
• Pay request #8 to W.M. Mueller & Sons for 2022 Infrastructure Improvements
• Pay request #2 to GMH Asphalt for Downtown Reconstruction Phase 1
• Resolution 2023-173: Site plan for Valvoline at 840 Marketplace Drive
• Resolution 2023-174: After-the-fact variance for 125 First Street West

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an after-the-fact variance for 125 First Street West to partially waive rooftop screening requirements, and will review a site plan for a proposed Valvoline at 840 Marketplace Drive. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council on both items.

• Public hearing on after-the-fact variance for rooftop screening waiver at 125 First Street West
• Site plan and design review for proposed Valvoline at 840 Marketplace Drive
• Approval of June 1, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold public hearings on a 2023 fee schedule ordinance amendment and the annual stormwater pollution prevention plan report. The council will also consider a consent agenda with routine items and several council business items, including variances, a zoning appeal, and a joint powers agreement for a roundabout.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 760 amending Chapter 1100 (Permits, Licenses, and Fees)
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2023-153 approving the 2022 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) report
• Resolution 2023-148: variance for 1077 Kinder Drive to construct a 7'6" privacy fence
• Resolution 2023-155: award of Olive & Elm Street Alley Improvements to Kusske Construction for $197,280.00
• Resolution 2023-154: joint powers agreement with Carver County for Highway 10 and Waconia Parkway North turbo roundabout construction

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board is meeting to approve the May 18th minutes and discuss the format for a Park & Trail Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) worksession. The board will also receive updates from park staff and share board updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the CIP worksession format discussion.

• Approve May 18th Park Board meeting minutes
• Discuss Park & Trail CIP worksession format
• Receive park staff updates

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including contractor payments for the new fire station and downtown reconstruction, a public hearing on fee schedule revisions, and several resolutions. They will also discuss a purchase agreement for property at 150 Sparrow Road and authorizing quotes for storm sewer improvements.

• Contractor Pay Request #8 for New Fire Station
• Pay Estimate No. 1 to GMH Asphalt for Downtown Reconstruction Phase 1
• Public hearing on fee schedule revision (City Code Chapter 1100)
• Resolution 2023-139: Purchase agreement with Amcon Outland for 150 Sparrow Road
• Resolution 2023-140: Authorize quotes for Olive & Elm Street alley storm sewer improvements

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a site plan for a Twin Cities Orthopedics project at 820 Village Way, a variance request for a 7' 6" privacy fence at 1077 Kinder Drive, and an amendment to sign regulations to allow dynamic signage. The commission will also continue reviewing a site plan and variance for Waconia 1 Collision & Auto at 500 and 524 Elm Street South.

• Site plan and design review for Twin Cities Orthopedics at 820 Village Way
• Variance request for 7' 6" privacy fence at 1077 Kinder Drive
• Amendment to Section 900.10 to permit dynamic signage on off-premises signs
• Continued review of site plan and variance for Waconia 1 Collision & Auto at 500 and 524 Elm Street South

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold a hearing to address a violation of the tobacco ordinance by Cloud X and consider adopting Resolution #2023-129 to suspend and admonish the business. The meeting follows standard procedural items including roll call, pledge, and agenda adoption.

• Violation of Tobacco Ordinance Hearing - Cloud X
• Adopt Resolution #2023-129, Suspending and Admonishing Cloud X

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board is meeting to approve a park design option for the Windmill Creek Park play system and site work, which will be recommended to the City Council. The board will also review capital improvement committee recommendations for park projects and consider approving the minutes from the March 19, 2023 meeting.

• Adopt Park Plan Layout Option for Windmill Creek Park Play System and Site Work (Capital Project 290)
• Review Capital Improvement Committee Recommendations for Park Projects
• Approve minutes of March 19, 2023 Park Board meeting

City Council

The Waconia City Council will meet to approve routine expenditures, contracts, and resolutions, including a $4,295,000 bond sale for infrastructure projects, a $487,452 lighting improvement project for downtown, and hiring for multiple city maintenance roles. The meeting also includes discussions on pedestrian amenities for a commercial development and potential zoning amendments for chickens and bees.

• Approve $4,295,000 General Obligation Bonds for infrastructure improvements
• Approve $487,452 lighting improvements for downtown (Choice Electric)
• Authorize hire for Utility Maintenance Worker, Street Maintenance Worker, and Park Maintenance Worker
• Approve façade improvement grant for Mocha Monkey at 115 S Olive St
• Consider variance for porch addition at 40 Lake Street East

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a site plan, design review, and variance for Waconia 1 Collision & Auto at 500 and 524 Elm Street South. They will also consider a variance for a porch addition at 40 Lake Street East under the Shoreland Overlay District rules.

• PUBLIC HEARING: Site plan, design review, and variance for Waconia 1 Collision & Auto at 500-524 Elm St S
• Recommendation on variance for 40 Lake St E porch addition (28.96% impervious surface vs. 25% max allowed)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items and then take up two major financial actions: approving the sale of $5,085,000 in general obligation bonds for infrastructure and equipment, and awarding a $2,720,586.31 construction contract for the 2023 Downtown Improvement Project. The council will also read an Arbor Day proclamation and hear visitor presentations from the Senior Center director and the Waconia Area Pickleballers.

• Resolution 2023-101: Sale of $5,085,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A
• Resolution 2023-102: Construction contract with GMH Asphalt Corporation for $2,720,586.31 plus $682,156.00 for lighting, wayfinding, and project trailer
• Resolution 2023-88: Track flooring replacement at Safari Island Community Center
• Resolution 2023-95: National Opioid Settlement
• Resolution 2023-104: Grant application for washer/extractor from Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Division

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission is meeting to consider a variance request for a porch addition at 40 Lake Street East. The property would exceed the 25% impervious surface limit in the Shoreland Overlay District, reaching 28.96%. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for variance at 40 Lake Street East (Andrew Vasek) to allow 28.96% impervious surface vs. 25% max in Shoreland Overlay District
• Approval of March 2, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider several routine consent agenda items, including approving minutes, expenditures, and various donations and contracts. The council will also hold a public swearing-in for a new assistant fire chief, vote on a special event permit for a race, and consider resolutions supporting local control over housing and adult-use cannabis legislation.

• Approve $19,710 Oertel Architects proposal for Public Services Study (CIP 692)
• Adopt Resolution 2023-89 approving special event permit for Lola's 10 Mile & 5K race
• Adopt Resolution 2023-90 supporting local decision-making on housing choice
• Adopt Resolution 2023-91 supporting local control in adult-use cannabis legislation
• Approve lift station pump repair quote for L52 Lift Station

City Council

The Waconia City Council is meeting to adopt the consent agenda, which includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, expenditures, and various resolutions. The council will also conduct a site plan and design review for a proposed dental building at 811 Village Way and make appointments for street and utility maintenance lead positions.

• Approve contractor pay request #6 for new fire station
• Adopt resolution approving Woodland Creek 5th Addition final plat (29 villa lots, 3 outlots)
• Adopt resolution for site plan and design review of DRF Waconia Dental Building at 811 Village Way
• Authorize recruitment for finance clerk position
• Adopt ordinance 757 amending Chapter 541 of municipal code

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including minutes, expenditures, donations, and several resolutions, and will also discuss approving 2023 improvement plans and authorizing a capital project for holiday lighting. The meeting includes a work session on the Commission on Aging review.

• Approve Oertel Architects proposal for Public Services study at $19,710 (CIP 692)
• Authorize pricing for replacement of Unit #39, 2008 Sterling Acterra bucket truck (CIP 308)
• Apply for CCWMO cost share funds for FY 2024 capital projects
• Authorize MN DNR Local Trail Connections grant application for CSAH 10 Trail
• Approve 2023 improvement plans and order advertisement for bids

City Council

The Waconia City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with routine items and several resolutions, including a $225,824 equipment purchase, a storm sewer contract, and a site plan for Scooters Coffee. They will also recognize departing planning commissioners and discuss a downtown reconstruction work session.

• Resolution 2023-46: $225,824 for dump body and winter equipment, plus $6,000 for safety equipment
• Resolution 2023-52: $117,217 contract with Schneider Excavating for Lakeview Terrace & Industrial Blvd storm sewer improvements
• Resolution 2023-53: Site plan approval for Scooters Coffee at 660 Marketplace Drive
• Resolution 2023-51: Sandy Shores final plat for three single-family lots
• Resolution 2023-50: $23,190 for Gateway cellular equipment from Ferguson Waterworks

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board is meeting to discuss and provide direction on capital improvement projects related to community parks and systems maintained by the Parks Department. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a staff update. No formal votes on specific projects are listed; the main item is a discussion to guide staff.

• Discussion on Capital Improvement Projects for community parks and Parks Department systems
• Approval of Park Board meeting minutes from February 16, 2023
• Staff update memo on park items

City Council

The Waconia City Council will meet to adopt routine minutes, approve expenditures, and vote on several resolutions including grants, licenses, and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes approvals for a cigarette license, off-site gambling application, and temporary liquor license for the Waconia Lions Club, as well as grant acceptances for solid waste and historical society projects.

• Approve cigarette license for Waconia Tobacco & Vape Inc
• Adopt resolution for Waconia Lions off-site gambling application ($0 noted)
• Approve temporary liquor license for Waconia Lions Club
• Accept $2022 Solid Waste Grant from Carver County Environmental Services
• Accept Minnesota Historical Society grant for City Square Park Civil War Memorial

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission is meeting to review a site plan and design for a proposed Scooters Coffee at 660 Marketplace Drive and will provide a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes routine items: adopting the agenda, approving the January 5, 2023 meeting minutes, and a staff update.

• Site Plan & Design Review for Scooters Coffee at 660 Marketplace Drive
• Recommendation to City Council on the Scooters Coffee application
• Approval of January 5, 2023 Planning Commission minutes

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board will open its January 19, 2023 meeting with routine approvals and then hold the main business: nominating and selecting the 2023 chair and vice-chair positions. After that, members will discuss board priorities and receive a staff update on park items.

• Nominate and select 2023 Park Board Chair and Vice-Chair positions

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the preliminary plat and PUD amendment for Woodland Creek 5th Addition, a 30-lot single-family development. The council will also act on several routine items, including contractor payments for the new fire station, expenditures for the ice arena and Safari Island, and a donation to the fire department. In regular business, the council will vote on resolutions related to winter parking towing fees, a utility bill adjustment for a resident, an ordinance amendment, and job descriptions for utility and street maintenance leads.

• Resolution 2023-20: Approve preliminary plat and PUD amendment for Woodland Creek 5th Addition (PID# 750250300) - 30 single-family parcels
• Contractor pay requests #2, #3, #4 for New Fire Station project
• Resolution 2023-19: Accept cash donation for Fire Department operations
• Resolution 2023-17: Authorize collection of winter parking towing and storage fees
• Ordinance 756: Amending Chapter 630 of municipal code

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed 30-lot single-family development at Woodland Creek 5th Addition and revisions to city park dedication requirements. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting and conduct a work session on variance training.

• Public hearing on Woodland Creek 5th Addition Preliminary Plat (30 single-family parcels at PID# 750250300)
• Public hearing on ordinance amendment revising Section 1000 of City Code for park dedication
• Approval of December 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Work session on variance training following the meeting

City Council

The Waconia City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with routine items including minutes, expenditures, appointments, and license renewals. They will also discuss two business items: authorizing collection or alterations to winter parking towing and storage fees, and approving a classification and compensation study. The meeting is largely procedural, with most decisions made via a single consent agenda vote.

• Adopt Resolution 2023-17 authorizing staff to complete collection or alterations to winter parking towing and storage fees
• Adopt Resolution 2023-18 authorizing a classification and compensation study
• Adopt Resolution 2023-12 approving liquor license applications and Resolution 2023-13 approving license/permit renewals
• Adopt Resolution 2023-15 authorizing hire of a probationary firefighter
• Adopt Resolution 2023-16 approving investment portfolio diversification due to unspent bond proceeds