Waconia public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 fee schedule, then consider adopting the final 2025 tax levy and budget. The council will also review several development items, including a site plan for a Tractor Supply Co. store and the Holbrook preliminary plat, along with cannabis ordinance amendments. A large consent agenda covers routine approvals such as expenditures, hires, and licenses.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 777 amending Chapter 1100 (Permits, Licenses, and Fees) for 2025
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-281 approving final tax levy collectible in 2025
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-282 adopting 2025 budget for all funds
• Site Plan & Design Review for Tractor Supply Co. at 880 Marketplace Drive
• Approve Holbrook Preliminary Plat, PUD zoning, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for properties on Little Avenue

The Waconia City Council adopted the 2025 final budget and approved a final tax levy of $13,012,694, increasing the tax rate from 44.778% to approximately 47.622%. The council also approved a site plan for a new Tractor Supply Company store, a preliminary plat for a 339-home development, and cannabis zoning amendments.

• Approved 2025 final budget (Resolution 2024-282)
• Approved final tax levy of $13,012,694 (Resolution 2024-281)
• Approved site plan for Tractor Supply Co. at 880 Marketplace Drive (Resolution 2024-283)
• Approved Holbrook preliminary plat for 339 single-family homes (Resolution 2024-285)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for Holbrook (Resolution 2024-286)
• Adopted cannabis ordinance amendments (Ordinances 778, 779)
• Adopted 2025 fee schedule (Ordinance 777)
• Approved consent agenda with 29 items

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will meet to adopt minutes, discuss a new Tractor Supply Co. site plan at 880 Marketplace Drive, and hold a public hearing on proposed cannabis regulations including zoning and fee amendments. The commission will also receive a staff update.

• Site Plan & Design Review - Tractor Supply Co. - 880 Marketplace Drive
• Public Hearing - Addition of Chapter 515 (Cannabis) and amendments to Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 900) and Fee Schedule (Chapter 1100)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will meet to adopt routine items including approval of 2025 police services contract with Carver County, fee schedule revisions, and surplus equipment disposal. The council will also hear a public presentation on the 2025 budget and levy without taking action.

• Approve 2025 police services contract with Carver County and Carver County Sheriff's Department
• Call public hearing on revision to City's Fee Schedule: Waconia City Code - Chapter 1100
• Approve zoning accommodation request for 145 Maple Terrace
• Adopt resolution for door lock system additions project at City Hall with USA Security, Inc.
• Authorize sale or disposal of surplus equipment

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board will meet to approve minutes from the September 19 meeting and discuss two key items: a phasing plan update for Sudheimer Park and a review of short- and long-term playground upgrade recommendations. The board will also receive staff updates and allow time for questions.

• Sudheimer Park Phasing Plan Update — discussion and direction
• Park Playground CIP — review of upgrade recommendations

The Waconia Parks & Recreation Board reviewed the Sudheimer Park phasing plan, which outlines three phases from 2027 to 2030 with an estimated total cost of $540,000, and discussed the playground replacement CIP. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. Staff updates covered fall maintenance, a winter skating rink, and snow/ice preparations. Adam Hegeholz was recognized for his service as he terms out at the end of 2024.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed Sudheimer Park phasing plan (no vote)
• Reviewed playground CIP (no vote)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including payments for the new fire station, donations, and a roundabout project. They will also consider a variance at 141 2nd Street East and hold a closed session for a zoning accommodation request.

• Approve Kraus-Anderson Construction pay request #26 for new fire station
• Adopt Resolution 2024-246 approving plans for Waconia Parkway North & CSAH 10 roundabout and ordering bids
• Adopt Resolution 2024-250 approving variance at 141 2nd Street East
• Adopt Resolution 2024-247 approving moving permit for Otting House Movers to move garage from 16 2nd Street West to 32 1st Street East
• Closed session for zoning accommodation request at 145 Maple Terrace

The Waconia City Council approved a variance at 141 2nd Street East to allow a 368-square-foot addition to a detached garage, resulting in an accessory structure of 1,280 square feet, exceeding the 1,000-square-foot maximum for R-2 District parcels. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included approvals for expenditures, fire station pay requests, donations, a roundabout project, a moving permit, an insurance agent agreement, and a firefighter resignation. A closed session was held for a zoning accommodation request at 145 Maple Terrace.

• Approved variance at 141 2nd Street East for 1,280 sq ft accessory structure (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, and multiple resolutions
• Approved Kraus-Anderson pay request #26 for new fire station
• Approved Kraus-Anderson contractor pay request for new fire station
• Accepted cash donations for Fire Department operations (Resolution 2024-244)
• Accepted in-kind donations for Brook Peterson Park improvements (Resolution 2024-245)
• Approved plans and ordered advertisement for bids for Waconia Parkway North/CSAH 10 roundabout (Resolution 2024-246)
• Approved building moving permit at 16 2nd Street West (Resolution 2024-247)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will canvass the November 5, 2024 municipal election results and consider a resolution to approve a site plan, design review, and variance amendment for the Olive and Second mixed-use building project. The agenda also includes routine consent agenda items, staff and board reports, and announcements.

• Resolution No. 2024-242 to canvass November 5, 2024 municipal election results
• Resolution No. 2024-243 approving site plan, design review, and variance amendment for Olive and Second mixed-use project

The Waconia City Council certified the November 5, 2024 municipal election results, confirming Nicole Waldron's re-election as mayor and Jacob Coleman's re-election to the council. The council also approved an amendment to the Olive & Second mixed-use project, adding square footage to the fourth and fifth floors for safety and structural alignment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-242 canvassing municipal election results (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-243 approving amended site plan and variance for Olive & Second project (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on several items, including the continued Holbrook preliminary plat and zoning request, two variances, a site plan amendment, a moving permit, and cannabis code amendments. The commission will also consider approving the October 3rd meeting minutes.

• Holbrook Preliminary Plat, PUD Zoning Request & Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 9550, 9780, and 10080 Little Avenue
• Variance request at 241 Lake Street West to allow 38.2% impervious surface (max 25%) in Shoreland Overlay District
• Site Plan, Design Review & Variance amendment for Olive and Second mixed-use project
• Variance at 141 2nd St. E. for accessory structure exceeding 1,000 sq. ft. floor area on a 10,500 sq. ft. parcel
• Moving permit for Otting House Movers to move a garage from 16 2nd Street West to 32 1st Street East

The Waconia Planning Commission recommended approval of the Holbrook Preliminary Plat, PUD zoning request, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for properties on Little Avenue, with 17 conditions plus added language on agricultural uses near residential development. The commission tabled a variance request for 241 Lake Street West after a denial motion failed 3-2, and approved a site plan amendment for the Olive & Second project, a variance for 141 2nd St. E., and a moving permit for 16 2nd St. W. Discussion on a new cannabis ordinance was continued to the December 5, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Holbrook Preliminary Plat, PUD, and Comp Plan Amendment (all in favor)
• Tabled variance for 241 Lake Street West (all in favor)
• Denial motion for 241 Lake Street West variance failed (3-2)
• Approved Site Plan Amendment for Olive & Second project (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of variance for 141 2nd St. E. (all in favor)
• Approved moving permit for 16 2nd St. W. (all in favor)
• Continued cannabis ordinance discussion to December 5, 2024 (all in favor)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold public hearings on the 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Project assessments and the vacation of sanitary sewer and driveway easements. The council will also consider approving a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #6 development agreement, along with routine consent agenda items including contractor payments and a firefighter resignation. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation in Battlefield Ministries v. City of Waconia.

• Public hearing and resolution to approve assessment roll for 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Project (Resolution 2024-236)
• Public hearing and resolution to vacate sanitary sewer and driveway easements on Lots 2 & 3, Block 16, City Lots of Waconia (Resolution 2024-237)
• Resolution approving Tax Increment Financing Plan and Agreement for TIF District #6 (Resolution 2024-222)
• Pay request #25 to Kraus-Anderson Construction for new fire station
• Pay estimates to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. and Valley Paving, Inc. for road and infrastructure work

City Council

The Waconia City Council is meeting to hold two public hearings: one to certify delinquent utility and other charges for collection with 2025 property taxes, and another on Tax Increment Financing District #6. The council will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like expenditures, equipment purchases, and contracts, plus two separate variance requests for properties on Olive Street South and 8th Street.

• Public hearing and resolution to certify delinquent utility and other charges for payment with 2025 taxes
• Public hearing and resolution approving Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF District #6
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of a 2024 VersaLift VST-55-HDI aerial lift with Ford F600 chassis (CIP Project 308)
• Ordinance No. 776 to allow above-ground portable fuel storage in B-1 Highway Business District and remove it from R-2 Single-Family Residential District
• Variance at 241 Olive Street South for a detached garage (45.2% impervious surface vs. 35% max; 2-ft rear setback vs. 5-ft min) and site plan/variance at 80 8th Street for a 24,640 sq ft industrial building

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including contractor payments, grant acceptances, and equipment purchases. They will also hold a public hearing on downtown reconstruction assessments, vote on a zoning accommodation request for 145 Maple Terrace, and enter closed session to discuss that request.

• Pay Estimate No. 5 to W.M. Mueller & Sons for Downtown Reconstruction Phase 2
• Resolution 2024-211/212: Declare costs and call public hearing for downtown reconstruction assessments
• Resolution 2024-209: Award contracts for Well #9 and Water Treatment Plant 3 modifications
• Resolution 2024-213: Interfund loan for Lion's Field lighting improvement
• Zoning accommodation request for 145 Maple Terrace

The Waconia City Council granted a reasonable accommodation request for the property at 145 Maple Terrace, allowing a departure from the 35% hard surface limit in the Shores of Lake Waconia PUD District, subject to a stormwater mitigation plan within 90 days and project completion by July 1, 2025. The council also adopted the consent agenda, approving 19 items including contracts, resolutions, and appointments. No items were removed from the consent agenda.

• Granted ADA/Fair Housing accommodation for 145 Maple Terrace, contingent on stormwater plan and completion by July 1, 2025
• Adopted consent agenda including 19 items (motion carried)
• Approved October 7, 2024 expenditures
• Approved contractor pay requests for Downtown Reconstruction Phase 2, East Frontage Road, and Infrastructure Improvements
• Accepted DNR Emerald Ash Borer grant proceeds (Resolution 2024-206)
• Authorized purchase of 2026 Vacuum/Jetting Truck (Resolution 2024-208)
• Awarded contracts for Well #9 and Water Treatment Plant 3 piping (Resolution 2024-209)
• Approved interfund loan for Lion's Field Lighting Improvement (Resolution 2024-213)

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold four public hearings at its October 3, 2024 meeting. They will consider a site plan and variance for a 24,640-square-foot industrial building at 80 8th Street, a variance for impervious surface and setback at 241 Olive Street South, an ordinance amendment to allow above-ground portable fuel storage in B-1 districts and remove it from R-2, and the Holbrook preliminary plat, PUD zoning, and comprehensive plan amendment for properties on Little Avenue. The commission will make recommendations on each item.

• Public hearing: Site Plan & Design Review and Variance for 24,640 sq ft industrial building at 80 8th Street, with loading berths facing 8th Street
• Public hearing: Variance at 241 Olive Street South to allow 45.2% impervious surface (max 35%) and 2 ft rear yard setback (min 5 ft) in R-2 district
• Public hearing: Amend Sections 900.05 and 900.11 to allow above-ground portable fuel storage as interim use in B-1 district, remove from R-2
• Public hearing: Holbrook Preliminary Plat, PUD zoning request, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 9550, 9780, and 10080 Little Avenue

The Waconia Planning Commission approved a site plan and variance for a 24,640 sq ft industrial building at 80 8th Street, subject to staff conditions, and approved a variance for 241 Olive Street South. It also recommended approval of an ordinance amendment for above-ground fuel storage in B-1 districts. The Holbrook preliminary plat, PUD zoning, and comprehensive plan amendment were tabled to the November 7 meeting for more traffic information.

• Approved site plan and variance for 80 8th Street (all in favor)
• Approved variance for 241 Olive Street South (all in favor)
• Approved ordinance amendment for above-ground fuel storage (all in favor)
• Tabled Holbrook preliminary plat, PUD zoning, and comp plan amendment to Nov 7
• Approved September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adopted agenda as presented

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board is meeting to approve the August meeting minutes and to consider recommending additional pickleball courts at Cedar Point Park. The board will also receive staff updates on park items and hear board updates and questions.

• Recommend approval of additional pickleball courts at Cedar Point Park
• Approve August 15th, 2024 Park Board meeting minutes

City Council

The Waconia City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with routine items, adopt the 2025 preliminary levy, and consider an ordinance to define and allow rural retail in the B-1 Highway Business District. The meeting also includes a work session on retail cannabis registration authority.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-205 adopting the 2025 Preliminary Levy
• Adopt Ordinance No. 775 amending Sections 900.04 and 900.05 to define rural retail and allow it in B-1 Highway Business District
• Approve Kraus-Anderson Construction Pay Request #24 for the New Fire Station
• Authorize contract with Suburban Waste Services for garbage and recycling starting October 1, 2024
• Approve temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Waconia Brewing Company and Waconia Legion Post 150

The Waconia City Council approved a preliminary 2025 property tax levy that is 13.8% higher than 2024 for general operations, with an overall net levy increase of 10.86%. The council also approved a zoning ordinance amendment allowing rural retail use (e.g., Tractor Supply) in the B-1 Highway Business District, and adopted the consent agenda covering numerous contracts and purchases.

• Approved preliminary 2025 tax levy with 13.8% general fund increase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 775 allowing rural retail use in B-1 district (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-204 for summary publication of Ordinance No. 775 (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Waconia High School Homecoming Parade (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including fire station pay requests, waste contract, and insurance RFQ (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-205 for preliminary levy (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to city code sections 900.04 and 900.05. The amendment would define 'rural lifestyle retail' and allow it as a permitted use with special restrictions in the B-1 Highway Business District. The commission will then recommend approval or denial to the city council. The agenda also includes a work session on cannabis regulation.

• Public hearing on amending Sections 900.04 and 900.05 to define and permit rural lifestyle retail in B-1 Highway Business District
• Recommendation on the proposed zoning amendment
• Work session on cannabis regulation discussion

City Council

The Waconia City Council will vote on routine approvals including construction pay requests, a lodging tax reimbursement, and surplus equipment disposal. They will also discuss a feasibility report for future growth and consider a loan for a local business. Several special event permits and a public hearing for a new Tax Increment Financing district are scheduled.

• Approve Kraus-Anderson Construction Pay Request #23 for New Fire Station ($ undisclosed)
• Approve W.M. Mueller & Sons, Inc. Pay Estimate No. 4 for Waconia Downtown Reconstruction - Phase 2 ($ undisclosed)
• Approve Waconia Works Loan for The Short Cut Salon, Inc. at 132 West Main Street
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-189 calling for Public Hearing on TIF District #6
• Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Lake Country Libare Distilling LLC dba J. Carver Distillery

The Waconia City Council approved a $20,000 Waconia Works loan to The Short Cut Salon for roof replacement at 132 West Main Street, with a 2% interest rate over five years. The council also accepted the Southeast Area Growth Study feasibility report, adopted the consent agenda (including payments, permits, and resolutions), and directed staff to research DNR noise regulations for Lake Waconia after a resident's complaint.

• Approved $20,000 Waconia Works loan to Short Cut Salon (unanimous)
• Accepted Southeast Area Growth Study feasibility report (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including 12 items (unanimous)
• Approved $2.1M road contract (5-2)
• Directed staff to research DNR noise regulations for Lake Waconia

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold a public hearing on a 2024 fee schedule ordinance amendment, then vote on several resolutions including site plan and plat approvals for a mixed-use building at Olive & Second, a pickleball facility at Cedar Point Park, a pavement condition rating contract, rejecting bids for Well #9, and a water system study. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as expenditures, contractor payments, and special event permits.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 774 amending fee schedule (chapter 1100)
• Resolution 2024-177/178: Site plan, design review, variance, and plat for Olive & Second mixed-use building
• Resolution 2024-179: Affirming Park Board recommendation for pickleball courts at Cedar Point Park
• Resolution 2024-181: Rejecting all bids for Well #9 and re-advertising the project
• Resolution 2024-182: Authorizing water system study and water model update

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board is meeting to approve the June 20th minutes and discuss the Sudheimer Park Plan Concept, seeking direction on the plan. Staff will also provide park items updates, and board members will share updates and questions.

• Discussion and direction on Sudheimer Park Plan Concept
• Approval of June 20th, 2024 Park Board meeting minutes
• Staff Park Items Update
• Board Updates & Questions

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council on site plan, design review, variance, and plat applications for a proposed multi-family and commercial building at Olive & Second Street. The agenda also includes a work session to discuss shoreland flexibility regulations.

• Public hearing for Olive & Second Street Apartments (site plan, design review, variance, plat)
• Recommendation to City Council on the apartment project
• Work session on shoreland flexibility regulations

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of the site plan, design review, and variance for the Olive & Second Street mixed-use apartment project, subject to 14 conditions including a stormwater solution yet to be vetted. The recommendation will go to the City Council on August 19. The project includes a requested building height of 65 feet, exceeding the 45-foot maximum in the B-3 district.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Olive & Second Street project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Olive & Second site plan, design review, and variance with 14 conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold a public hearing on vacation of a drainage and utility easement for the Highway Five Business Plaza, then vote on routine approvals including minutes, expenditures, and contractor payments for the new fire station and road projects. They will also discuss senior center programming contracts and fee schedule revisions.

• Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement at 219 Frontage Road East
• Approve Kraus-Anderson Construction Pay Request #22 for New Fire Station ($1.2M+)
• Approve Woodland Creek Phases 1-4 Development Municipal Improvements
• Call public hearing on City’s Fee Schedule revisions (Chapter 1100)
• Approve temporary liquor licenses for Nickle Dickle Day (Sept 14, 2024)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will meet to approve routine expenditures, contracts, and ordinance amendments. Key decisions include liquor license applications for local events and businesses, a variance for a Lakeview Terrace property, and allocation of local affordable housing aid. The council will also review a site plan for a CrossFit building addition.

• Approve temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Thrivent Financial, Waconia Lions Club, Waconia American Legion Post 150, and others
• Allocate Local Affordable Housing Aid via Resolution No. 2024-160
• Deny zoning appeal for Bode Gray's trash enclosure at 125 1st Street West
• Approve variance for 343 Lakeview Terrace Boulevard to allow 27.84% impervious surface
• Approve site plan for Crusher CrossFit building addition at 219 Frontage Road East

The City Council approved allocating $20,000 of its Local Affordable Housing Aid to support the Carver County CDA's land trust program. The council also approved a zoning appeal for a trash enclosure, a shoreline variance, and a site plan for a Crossfit addition. All other items were approved via the consent agenda.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-160 allocating $20,000 of Local Affordable Housing Aid to Carver County CDA land trust program
• Approved appeal of Bode Gray's trash enclosure at 125 1st Street West (4-1, Sorensen opposed)
• Approved variance at 343 Lakeview Terrace Boulevard for hardcover improvements up to 27.84%
• Approved site plan and design review for 680 sq ft addition to Crusher Crossfit at 219 Frontage Road East
• Adopted consent agenda including contracts, licenses, and ordinance amendments

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 343 Lakeview Terrace Boulevard to allow impervious surface up to 27.84% versus the 25% maximum in the Shoreland Overlay District. They will also review a site plan for an addition to the Crusher Crossfit building at 219 Frontage Road E and make a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda includes routine items: approving the June 6, 2024 minutes and adopting the agenda.

• Public hearing on variance for 343 Lakeview Terrace Boulevard to exceed impervious surface limit in Shoreland Overlay District
• Site plan and design review for addition to Crusher Crossfit building at 219 Frontage Road E
• Recommendation to City Council on the site plan application
• Approval of June 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider a resolution to deny a zoning accommodation request from Battlefield Ministries at 415 W 1st Street. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, expenditures, a contractor pay request, and several resolutions. A request for private use of public property at 854 Beach Road is also set for denial.

• Resolution 2024-146 denying zoning accommodation for Battlefield Ministries, 415 W 1st Street
• Pay Estimate No. 2 to W.M. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for Waconia Downtown Reconstruction Phase 2
• Resolution 2024-139 authorizing quotes for Lift Station L52 VFD replacement
• Resolution 2024-141 accepting cash donation for Parks Department operations
• Resolutions 2024-143/144/145 for Carver County Fair liquor, bingo, and raffle permits

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board will consider a recommendation to the City Council on converting the Cedar Point Park court facility to a pickleball-only facility, along with related policy and management items. The board will also approve the May 16th meeting minutes and receive staff updates.

• Recommendation on Cedar Point Park pickleball facility conversion
• Approval of May 16th Park Board meeting minutes

City Council

The Waconia City Council voted to deny a reasonable accommodation request from Battlefield Ministries to allow six unrelated persons to live in a group sober living setting at 415 1st Street West, directing staff to draft a denial resolution. The council also approved the Goodwill site plan at 860 Marketplace Drive, denied an after-the-fact permit for private landscaping on public property at 854 Beach Road, and accepted Council Member Yetzer's resignation.

• Denied reasonable accommodation request from Battlefield Ministries (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for Goodwill at 860 Marketplace Drive (Resolution 2024-135)
• Denied private use of public property request at 854 Beach Road (3-2)
• Awarded Waconia Parkway North Mill and Overlay contract to Bituminous Roadways (Resolution 2024-136)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for trail reconstruction ($45,121.50)
• Accepted Council Member Yetzer's resignation effective June 30, 2024 (Resolution 2024-138)
• Adopted consent agenda including multiple resolutions and agreements

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider routine consent agenda items including minutes, expenditures, and several resolutions, and will hold a public hearing on a zoning accommodation request from Battlefield Ministries, which is expected to be continued to June 17. The council will also discuss a pickleball request at Cedar Point Park and receive the 2023 annual fire report.

• Public hearing on zoning accommodation request from Battlefield Ministries
• Pay Estimate No. 1 to W.M. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for Waconia Downtown Reconstruction Phase 2
• Resolution 2024-120 approving quotes for skidsteer replacement (Capital Equipment Project #588)
• Resolution 2024-125 approving premises permit for lawful gambling for Waconia Lions Club
• Discussion on pickleball request at Cedar Point Park

The City Council opened a public hearing on a zoning accommodation request from Battlefield Ministries at 415 1st Street West, heard public comments, and voted to continue the hearing to the June 17, 2024 meeting. The council also discussed a pickleball court restriping request for Cedar Point Park but took no action, directing staff to bring it to the Park Board for review. All consent agenda items were approved.

• Adopted agenda as published (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Battlefield Ministries zoning accommodation request (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing to June 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, pay request, and resolutions 2024-120 through 2024-125 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to send pickleball court request to Park Board for review and recommendation

City Council

The Waconia City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including expenditures, contractor payments for the new fire station, and various resolutions. Under council business, they will consider ordering a feasibility study for the Phase 3 downtown reconstruction project, accept the audited financial report, and decide whether to adopt a proposed amendment to accessory structure regulations (recommended not to adopt).

• Resolution 2024-117: Order feasibility study for Phase 3 Downtown Reconstruction
• Resolution 2024-118: Accept audited annual comprehensive financial report for 2023
• Recommendation to NOT adopt amendment to Section 900.06 allowing exemptions for small sheds under 35 sq ft
• Approve Kraus-Anderson pay requests for new fire station (including #20)
• Approve capital projects for carpet/flooring replacement at Waconia Ice Arena and Safari Island Community Center

The City Council approved a resolution to prepare a feasibility study and assessment benefit evaluation for the Phase 3 downtown reconstruction project, and authorized geotechnical work and property inspections for Phases 3 and 4. The council also accepted the 2023 audited financial report with no findings, and voted not to adopt an ordinance amendment that would have exempted small sheds from permitting and setback rules.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-117 ordering feasibility study and assessment evaluation for Phase 3 downtown reconstruction
• Approved geotechnical services (soil borings) from Haugo Geotechnical Services for $10,400
• Approved property inspections from American Engineering and Testing for $124,775
• Adopted Resolution 2024-118 accepting the 2023 audited financial report
• Voted not to adopt amendment to Section 900.06 allowing shed exemptions (motion carried to not adopt)
• Adopted consent agenda including multiple resolutions (2024-109 through 2024-119)

Park Board

The Waconia Parks & Recreation Board reviewed three design concepts for Sudheimer Park, providing input on trail types, boardwalks, and connections. No formal decision was made; staff will develop cost and phasing recommendations for the Capital Investment Plan. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed Sudheimer Park design concepts; no vote taken
• Adjourned at 7:15 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will consider issuing $6,080,000 in general obligation bonds for infrastructure improvements, along with several routine consent agenda items including expenditures, insurance renewal, and bid authorizations. The council will also discuss a temporary parking waiver at 650 Copper Court and receive staff reports on lead service line outreach and law enforcement.

• Consider issuance and sale of $6,080,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A for infrastructure projects
• Authorize solicitation of bids for Capital Project #129-E, Waconia Parkway N Overlay
• Authorize solicitation of pricing for Capital Project #314 - Construction Well #9
• Approve temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Waconia American Legion Post 150
• Temporary parking waiver at 650 Copper Court

The Waconia City Council approved the issuance and sale of $6,080,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A, to finance the 2024 infrastructure improvement project, the city's portion of the Waconia Parkway North Roundabout, and construction of Well #9. The council also denied a temporary parking waiver for a commercial vehicle at 650 Copper Court, approved the hire of a Technology Services Technician, and granted temporary on-sale liquor licenses to the Waconia American Legion Post 150. The consent agenda was adopted, including expenditures, insurance renewal, and several resolutions for project bids and firefighter statuses.

• Approved $6,080,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A (unanimous)
• Denied temporary parking waiver at 650 Copper Court (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Technology Services Technician (mayor abstained)
• Approved three temporary on-sale liquor licenses for American Legion Post 150 (council member abstained)
• Adopted consent agenda including expenditures, insurance renewal, and bid authorizations (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will consider two public hearings: a comprehensive plan amendment for 530 Hartmann Drive and a proposed amendment to accessory structure regulations that would exempt small sheds (under 35 square feet) from certain permit, setback, and hardcover requirements. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss dynamic signage in a work session.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 530 Hartmann Drive
• Public hearing on amending Section 900.06, Subd. 1 to allow permit, setback, and hardcover exemption for sheds not exceeding 35 square feet
• Approval of February 8, 2024 and March 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Work session on dynamic signage

The Waconia Planning Commission approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 530 Hartmann Drive, a required step for annexation. They also denied a proposed ordinance amendment to exempt small sheds (35 sq ft or less) from permit requirements, voting 3-2. The denial will be forwarded to the City Council for a final decision at their May 20th meeting.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 530 Hartmann Drive (motion carried)
• Denied amendment to Section 900.06, Subd. 1 regarding accessory structure exemptions (3-2)
• Approved February 8, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 7, 2024 minutes (motion carried)

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board is meeting to discuss regular business, including a tree planting and trail clean-up initiative. The agenda also includes staff park items update and board updates. This appears to be a routine meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Tree Planting & Trail Clean-Up discussion
• Staff Park Items Update
• Board Updates & Questions

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to vacate drainage and utility easements in the Island View Addition, part of the Sandy Shores plat. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, expenditures, construction pay requests, and several resolutions, including a development agreement for Waterford 8th Addition and a liquor license amendment. The council will also recess to closed session to discuss the sale of real property at 401 13th St E.

• Public hearing on vacation of drainage and utility easements, Island View Addition, Lots 1 & Outlot A (Sandy Shores)
• Approve Kraus-Anderson Construction Pay Request #19 for new fire station
• Resolution 2024-093: Waterford 8th Addition Development Agreement with JMH Land Development Company
• Resolution 2024-096: Pricing for Capital Equipment Project #588 - Skidsteer Replacement
• Liquor license amendment for Sizzle Street Corporation, 813 Marketplace Drive (May 1, 2024 – Jan 31, 2025)

The Waconia City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-091 to vacate drainage and utility easements on parts of Island View Addition, enabling the Sandy Shores residential development. The council also adopted a consent agenda covering financial approvals, appointments, and agreements, and later entered a closed session to discuss the sale of property at 401 13th St E.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-091 vacating drainage and utility easements for Sandy Shores (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2024 City Council minutes
• Approved April 15, 2024 expenditures
• Approved Rink Management Services Corporation expenditures for Waconia Ice Arena and Safari Island Community Center (March 2024)
• Approved Kraus-Anderson Construction pay requests for the new fire station
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-092 appointing Public Services Director
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-093 approving Waterford 8th Addition development agreement with JMH Land Development Company, LLC
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-094 approving Carver County Smart Water Program 2024 participation agreement

City Council

The Waconia City Council approved the sale of $6,470,000 in general obligation bonds to fund 2024 infrastructure improvements and Well #9 construction. They also approved a six-year contract addendum with Rink Management Services for managing the ice arena and community center, and approved a capital project for dugout shades at Brook Peterson Fields. All consent agenda items were adopted except one, which was considered separately and approved.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-088 for $6,470,000 GO bond sale (unanimous)
• Approved 6-year contract addendum with Rink Management Services (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Project #702 for Brook Peterson dugout shades (unanimous)
• Approved 4-year lease with Johnson Fitness & Wellness for cardio equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including 18 items (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 560 on dogs and cats
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Waconia Lions Club events
• Approved special event permits for Walk on Waconia and Don't Worry Be Hoppy races

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and discuss a design charette for Sudheimer Park. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond procedural approvals.

• Approval of January 18, 2024 Park Board meeting minutes
• Discussion & Direction on Sudheimer Park Design Charette

City Council

The Waconia City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a drainage and utility easement in Waterford 7th Addition, then consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include awarding the 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Phase 2 project, approving a variance at 101 Lake Street East, and amending zoning for Battlefield Ministries. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, expenditures, and construction pay requests.

• Public hearing on vacation of drainage and utility easement in Waterford 7th Addition, Outlots A and B
• Resolution 2024-069 awarding 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Phase 2 project
• Resolution 2024-070 approving variance at 101 Lake Street East
• Ordinance 771 amending district regulations for Battlefield Ministries
• Resolution 2024-067 approving Waterford 8th Addition final plat

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 101 Lake Street East to allow a detached garage and site improvements with reduced setbacks and increased impervious surface. They will also consider continued items: a comprehensive plan amendment for 7845 County Road 10 North and an amendment to allow transitional housing in single-family homes.

• Public hearing: variance at 101 Lake Street East for 1.8 ft side setback (vs 15 ft required), 37.7% impervious surface (vs 25% max), and additional curb cut
• Continued: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 7845 County Road 10 North to change land use guidance from Rural to Low Density Residential
• Continued: Amendment to Section 900.05 to allow up to six unrelated individuals in a single-family home for transitional housing (Battlefield Ministries)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will meet on March 4, 2024, to adopt routine and non-controversial items via consent agenda, including approving February meeting minutes, March expenditures, and resolutions for a holiday lighting donation, hiring a probationary firefighter, and capital projects. The council will also decide on a zoning appeal for a shed permit at 300 Olive Street South, award a construction contract for 2024 infrastructure improvements, and approve a survey for downtown reconstruction phases.

• Deny zoning appeal for shed permit at 300 Olive Street South
• Award $2024-062 construction contract for 2024 infrastructure improvements to Valley Paving
• Approve $2024-059 low bid for Downtown Reconstruction Phase 2 street lighting equipment
• Approve $2024-057 capital project for Lower Viewing Room door installation at Waconia Ice Arena
• Approve $2024-061 Sidewalk Café License and Encroachment Agreement for Waconia Brewing Company

The Waconia City Council denied an administrative appeal from property owners at 300 Olive Street South, upholding staff's determination that a shed permit is required for their proposed 30-square-foot garden enclosure. The council also awarded the 2024 infrastructure improvements construction contract to Valley Paving, approved survey and geotechnical work for future downtown reconstruction phases, and authorized the purchase of fleet pickups. A resolution for ice arena door installation was rejected after a tie vote, and staff was directed to solicit new quotes.

• Denied administrative appeal for shed permit at 300 Olive Street South (motion carried)
• Awarded 2024 infrastructure improvements contract to Valley Paving (motion carried)
• Approved survey and geotechnical review for 2025-2026 downtown reconstruction (motion carried)
• Authorized purchase agreement for fleet pickups (motion carried)
• Rejected ice arena door installation bid; directed staff to solicit new quotes (3-1)

City Council

The Waconia City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, expenditures, and contractor payments for the new fire station and Waconia Parkway South improvements. They will also consider resolutions to hire probationary firefighters, approve a special event permit for The Frunge, and grant a variance for a porch addition at 32 Vine Street North. A work session will discuss the Rink Management contract renewal and cat regulation.

• Approve Kraus-Anderson pay request #17 for the New Fire Station
• Approve final pay request to GMH Asphalt for Waconia Parkway South Improvements
• Adopt Resolution 2024-052 to hire probationary firefighters
• Adopt Resolution 2024-054 granting a variance at 32 Vine Street North for porch encroachments
• Adopt Resolution 2024-053 approving special event permit for The Frunge

Planning Commission

The Waconia Planning Commission will hold three public hearings and make recommendations on a variance for a porch addition, an ordinance amendment for transitional housing, and a comprehensive plan amendment for a property on County Road 10. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 4 meeting and receive staff updates.

• Variance request for 32 Vine Street North to allow porch encroachments of 4.6 ft and 4.4 ft into side yard setbacks (10 ft required in R-4 district)
• Proposed amendment to Section 900.05 to allow up to six unrelated individuals in a single-family home for transitional housing (Battlefield Ministries)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 7845 County Road 10 North to re-guide a portion from Rural (R) to Low Density Residential (L)

City Council

The Waconia City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items and discuss several business items. Key actions include authorizing bids for the 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Phase II and lighting equipment, and approving a Waconia Works loan for Waconia 1 Collision & Auto. The agenda also includes many routine approvals such as minutes, expenditures, licenses, and contracts.

• Authorize bid for 2024 Downtown Reconstruction Phase II and lighting equipment (Resolutions 2024-047, 2024-048)
• Approve Waconia Works Loan for Waconia 1 Collision & Auto (Resolution 2024-049)
• Approve Kraus-Anderson Construction Pay Request #16 for new fire station
• Authorize purchase agreement with Fury Ford Waconia for 2024 Ford Explorer Command Vehicle (CIP #338)
• Accept grant proceeds for Waterford Inclusive Playground Project from MN DNR (Resolution 2024-044)

Park Board

The Waconia Park Board will hold its first 2024 meeting to nominate and select the chair and vice-chair positions, receive updates on park and trail projects, and hear staff and board reports. No ordinances or contracts are scheduled for action.

• Nominate and select 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair positions
• Discussion of 2024 Park & Trail Project Updates

City Council

The Waconia City Council will meet to adopt a consent agenda including routine expenditures, tobacco and waste hauler licenses, and resolutions for off-site gambling, election judges, and capital project pricing. The council will also approve contractor payments for the new fire station and an asphalt project, and consider a denied variance for a property at 150 Stacy Circle.

• Approve $16,2024 expenditures
• Approve $2024-030 capital project pricing for High Service Pump & VFD Replacement
• Approve Kraus Anderson payment for New Fire Station project
• Approve GMH Asphalt payment for East Frontage Road Parking Lot
• Deny after-the-fact variance for 150 Stacy Circle