Watertown public meetings in 2021
53 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The City Council is meeting to approve the 2022 budget and levies. The body will also consider a land-use permit extension and various administrative appointments and contracts.
- Adoption of 2022 Budget & Levies
- Interim Use Permit extension for 605 Lewis Avenue N
- Ordinance 428 amending plumbing plan review and inspections
- Prosecution contract with Carver County Attorney’s Office
- Acceptance of Fire Chief resignation
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Watertown Water Treatment Facility (WWTF) and the Watertown water tower. The meeting consists of a review of final documents for these two projects.
- Review of WWTF Watertown Final document
- Review of WWTF WATERTOWER FINAL.PDF
City Council Meetings
The City Council is conducting an information session to present the 2022 tax levy and budget documents. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of the 2022 Tax Levy
- Review of 2022 Budget Documents
Economic Development Authority
The Watertown Economic Development Authority is meeting to review the 2022 budget and levy. The body will also consider an amendment to Resolution 2021-03EDA and a utility trunk fee subsidy for Watertown Building B.
- 2022 EDA Budget and Levy
- Amendment of Resolution 2021-03EDA
- Watertown Building B Utility Trunk Fee Subsidy
City Council Meetings
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the certification of delinquent utilities and other charges. The body is also reviewing a streambank feasibility study and several professional service agreements.
- Public Hearing: Certify Delinquent Utilities and other charges
- Watertown Streambank Feasibility Study
- Professional Services Agreement with MNSPECT, LLC
- 2022 License Renewals for mobile home park and wastehauler
- 2021 Mill & Overlay Pay App #3
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session to review the 2022 budget and levy update. The body will also discuss financial planning services with Tammy Omdal of Northland Securities.
- Financial planning services discussion with Northland Securities
- 2022 Budget & Levy Update
City Council Meetings
The City Council will review 2022 compensation study adjustments and a utility bill adjustment request for 401 Angel Ave SW. The body is also considering renewals for liquor and tobacco licenses and the establishment of a 2022 polling place.
- 2022 Compensation Study Adjustments
- Liquor and Tobacco License Renewals for 2022
- 2 AM License approval for 2022
- Utility bill adjustment request for 401 Angel Ave SW
- American Legion flag pole donation and lighting upgrade
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss the wastewater treatment facility and water tower. No other new business is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding Wastewater Treatment Facility and Water Tower
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss a new building services model and review an interview with MNSpect. The council is also scheduled to consider approving a low quote for a public works pressure washer.
- Building Services Interview - MNSpect
- Letter of Credit Reduction for Loomis Homes
- Public Works Pressure Washer - Approve Low Quote
- Building Services Discussion & Direction
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2022 Enterprise Budget and utility rates. The body will also review an update to the 2022 General Fund Budget.
- 2022 Enterprise Budget & Utility Rates
- 2022 General Fund Budget Update
City Council Meetings
The City Council will consider a law enforcement contract renewal and a rezoning and lot combination for the Newton lot. The body is also reviewing street use for a Halloween event and mill and overlay plans.
- CCSO Law Enforcement Contract renewal
- Newton Lot Rezoning & Lot Combination
- Orderly Annexation Agreement Amendment
- Authorize Mill & Overlay Plans & Specs
- Public Services pressure washer quotes
City Council Worksession
The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss 2022 Capital Improvement Projects. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of 2022 Capital Improvement Projects
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss a Request for Proposal (RFP) for building services.
- Building Services Request For Proposal
City Council Meetings
The City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on the 2022 preliminary levy. The body will also consider several agreements and the authorization of a request for proposals for building services.
- Adoption of 2022 Preliminary Levy
- 2022 Assessors Agreement with Carver County
- Northland Securities Agreement
- Authorization of RFP for building services
- Velocity Telephone renewal
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review the minutes from the May 27, 2021 meeting. The body is also scheduled to adopt the preliminary EDA levy and budget for 2022.
- Approval of May 27, 2021 minutes
- Adoption of 2022 Preliminary EDA Levy & Budget
City Council Worksession
The City Council is meeting for a worksession to review the 2022 General Fund Budget Memo and the 2022 Budget Schedule.
- Review of 2022 General Fund Budget Memo
- Review of 2022 Budget Schedule
City Council Meetings
The City Council will consider the revocation of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) at 676 Industrial Blvd. The body will also discuss pay equity and market study adjustments and a dumpster share agreement.
- Public hearing regarding revocation of CUP at 676 Industrial Blvd
- Pay equity and market study adjustments
- Authorization to submit Conservation Partners Legacy Grant application
- Dumpster share agreement
- Approval of M&O Pay App #2 and Change Order #2
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss step system administration. The body will also review an evaluation system for a high achieving organization.
- Step system administration discussion
- Evaluation system for high achieving organization
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to welcome new City Administrator Jake Foster and vote on his appointment contract. The body will also consider a fence variance and a grant application.
- Approval of City Administrator contract for Jake Foster
- Fence variance request for 216 Territorial Street
- Authorization to submit a Conservation Legacy Grant application
- Review of 2nd Quarter SW Metro Drug Task Force Newsletter
- Approval of claims for 8-24-2021
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to discuss and vote regarding the City Administrator. Other items on the agenda are procedural.
- City Administrator deliberation and vote
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session to review a pay equity and market analysis. Members will also begin the first work session for the 2022 budget, including a specific discussion on the Fire Department budget.
- Pay Equity and Market Analysis
- 2022 Budget Work Session #1
- Fire Department Budget Discussion
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss employee compensation and fire department pensions. The body is also reviewing utility fee adjustments and the potential revocation of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
- Approval of 2022 Pay Grid from Market Study
- Fire Department pension level increase
- Resolution #2021-93 to remove late fees from multiple utility billing accounts
- Payment Application No. 5 for 2020 Mill & Overlay Project
- Consideration of steps toward revocation of a CUP
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss the selection of finalists for the City Administrator position.
- Discussion on finalists for the City Administrator position
City Council Meetings
The City Council will select finalists for the City Administrator position and appoint four paid-on-call firefighters. The meeting includes reports on drought mitigation measures and a service update from local law enforcement.
- Selection of finalists for City Administrator
- Resolution 2021-89 appointing Elisa Cook, Amanda Olson, Steward Pratt, and Mathew Schug as paid-on-call firefighters
- Acceptance of $2,477.07 donation to the Fire Dept from United Farmer’s Cooperative
- Acceptance of $500 donation from Watertown Lions Club for Rick Johnson Park signs
- Staff report on drought mitigation measures related to expected DNR Drought Warning
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss the water tower and force main. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding Water Tower and Force Main
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to review several requests for action, including the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds and the suspension of an ERP system purchase. The body will also consider permits for a peddler and charitable gambling.
- American Rescue Plan Act Funds
- Suspending ERP System Purchase
- Peddler Permit for Joshua's Pest Control
- ICC Fall Festival Gambling Permit
- Turf To Native project for Kings Meadows and others
City Council Meetings
The City Council is deciding on a state capital budget request for wastewater treatment facility expansion. The body is also reviewing payments for road work and various administrative resolutions.
- Payment of $327,216 to Valley Paving for mill and overlay work
- Resolution #2021-79 for 2022 State of Minnesota capital budget request for wastewater treatment facility expansion
- Acceptance of $1,000 donation from American Legion for Highland Park
- Consideration of award for 2021 CIP Contract
- Resolution #2021-75 for Lions temporary liquor license
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a worksession to discuss new business. The agenda includes a presentation or discussion involving Dr. Richard Fursman of Hue Life.
- Discussion with Dr. Richard Fursman, Hue Life
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss the recruitment profile for a new City Administrator and a rezoning request for a parcel on Mill Avenue. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a fireworks donation and a personnel step movement.
- Rezoning of Mill Avenue parcel
- Review of City Administrator recruitment profile
- Resolution #2021-72: Accepting donation for Rails To Trails Fireworks
- Resolution #2021-73: Approving step movement for William Myers
- Community Center damage deposit waiver
Economic Development Authority
The Watertown Economic Development Authority is meeting to review a grant request and policy amendments. The body will discuss a building façade improvement grant and updates to the Business Subsidy Policy.
- Building Façade Improvement Grant for Carver County Cycles
- Business Subsidy Policy - Addendum 2 Amendments regarding trunk fee waivers
City Council Worksession
The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss transition items. The specific details of the discussion are contained in a separate memo.
- Discussion of transition items
City Council Meetings
The City Council will consider adjustments to utility billing fees and the ERU. The body is also reviewing a land transfer for Wetlands of Watertown and a capital project for Sunset Ridge Park.
- Utility Billing ERU and fee adjustments
- Capital Project #PF037 – Sunset Ridge Park Phase 4
- Wetlands Of Watertown land transfer
- Resolution #2021-65 regarding Rails To Trails Fireworks Display
- Appointment of Jack Lynch to the Park Commission
City Council Meetings
The City Council is meeting electronically to discuss proposals for executive search services. The body will also consider an interim city administrator.
- Executive Search Services Proposals
- Interim City Administrator
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss a Highway 25 Tour. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Highway 25 Tour
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss the resignation of the City Administrator and review proposals for executive recruitment services. The body is also considering several land use approvals and infrastructure quotes.
- Resolution #2021-55: Voluntary resignation of City Administrator Shane Fineran
- Resolution #2021-60: Quote for Hutchinson Road Lift Station Generator
- Plat and site plan approval for Workshops of Watertown
- Conditional Use Permit amendment for 716 Industrial Blvd (StonwerK)
- Garage variance for 880 Angel Ave SW
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a utility trunk fee waiver for Workshops of Watertown and a Chamber of Commerce promotional mailer.
- Workshops of Watertown utility trunk fee waiver
- Chamber of Commerce promotional mailer
City Council Worksession
The City Council is meeting for a worksession to hold a transition discussion. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Transition Discussion
City Council Meetings
The City Council will review resolutions regarding the use of city streets for the Liberty Triathlon and an outdoor concert. The body will also consider a change order for the 2021 Mill & Overlay project and receive a presentation on the state of the library.
- Resolution #2021-50: Use of streets for Liberty Triathlon
- Resolution #2021-51: Use of streets, lot, and outdoor concert
- Resolution #2021-52: Change Order No. 1 for 2021 Mill & Overlay
- Resolution #2021-53: Step movement for Lynn Tschudi
- Approval of the 4-27-2021 claims roster
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will hold a special meeting to address new business. The primary item on the agenda is a proposed pay scale adjustment to Grade 17.
- Pay scale adjustment to Grade 17
City Council Worksession
The City Council will hold a work session including a report from the Carver County Sheriff Department. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
- Carver County Sheriff Department Update
City Council Meetings
The City Council will consider several capital projects, including pavement maintenance and new accounting software. The body will also discuss a staffing and compensation proposal and the reopening of City Hall and the Community Center.
- 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project
- Staffing and Compensation Study proposal
- Capital Project #CI113 for Community Center carpet
- Accounting software contract
- Temporary 3.2 liquor license for Lions
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to address new and old business. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public for the performance evaluation of City Administrator Shane Fineran.
- Employee performance evaluation of City Administrator Shane Fineran
City Council Worksession
The City Council will conduct a work session to review the 2020 draft audit. This meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
- Review of 2020 Draft Audit
City Council Meetings
The City Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure awards and local business permits. Key items include a potential increase in Equivalent Residential Unit calculations for specific businesses and awards for road and park projects.
- Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) calculation increase for bars and restaurants
- 2021 Mill And Overlay Project award
- Sugarbush Playground Equipment
- Highway 25 Ornamental Fencing
- Consumption & Display Permit for Mario’s Italian Kitchen
City Council Worksession
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an ERP software solution. This meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
- ERP Software Solution discussion
City Council Meetings
The City Council is reviewing zoning map and district amendments and a sketch plan for River Ridge. The body is also discussing several maintenance contracts and capital equipment purchases.
- Ordinances 424 & 425 to amend Mixed Use-Business, Residential, Light Industrial Zoning District and Official Zoning Map
- River Ridge Sketch Plan review
- Solicitation of quotes for 2021 Pavement Maintenance (Resolution #2021-27)
- Utility Capital Project #UC038 for a GMC truck with service body and crane
- Capital Project #UC036 for heavy maintenance of Sterling Jet Vactor
City Council Worksession
The City Council work session includes a discussion regarding promotional video items. The meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
- Promotional video items
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will discuss a critical water deficiency ordinance and the 2021 Mill & Overlay and Trail project. The body is also reviewing a plat for Forest Hills 10th Addition and the purchase of a 1-ton dump truck.
- Ordinance 423 – Critical Water Deficiency
- Forest Hills 10th Addition Preliminary and Final Plat
- 2021 Mill & Overlay and Trail Project plans and specifications
- Capital Project #CI095 - 1-Ton Dump Truck
- Letter of support for CSAH 24 LRIP Application by Carver County
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss several capital projects, including vehicle acquisitions and site plans. The body is also considering a new ordinance regarding critical water deficiency and a fund transfer resolution.
- Ordinance #421 amending Chapter 58, Article III regarding critical water deficiency
- Resolution #2021-14 supporting LRIP application for Quarry Avenue upgrade
- Riverpointe replat and site plan
- Watertown/Mayer High School Stadium site plan
- Capital projects for a 1-ton dump truck and aerial ladder truck specifications
Economic Development Authority
The Watertown Economic Development Authority is meeting to review officer roles and a grant application. The body will also consider the minutes from the December 3, 2020 meeting.
- Carver County CDA Community Growth Partnership Application
- EDA Officer Roles
- December 3, 2020 EDA Minutes
City Council Meetings
The City Council will consider quotes for three capital projects involving city equipment and infrastructure. The body will also vote on personnel appointments and the approval of budget claims for 2020 and 2021.
- Capital Project #CI119: Loader Plow quote approval
- Capital Project #UC041: Lift Station Generator quote solicitation
- Capital Project #UC038: Utility Truck, Service Body, and Crane quote solicitation
- Resolution #2021-08: Appointing a Seasonal Maintenance Assistant
- Resolution #2021-12: Approving step movement for Logan Pysick
City Council Meetings
The City Council is meeting to administer oaths of office and establish organizational declarations for 2021. The body will consider appointments for city commissions and fire officers, as well as a pay equity report.
- Resolution #2021-04: Appointing Park Commission, Economic Development Authority, and Planning Commission members
- Resolution #2021-03: Accepting and authorizing the posting of a Pay Equity Report
- Resolution #2021-05: Approving Liquid Waste Hauler Licenses
- Resolution #2021-06: Approving Fire Officer Appointments
- Capital Project #CI119: Solicitation of quotes for a Loader Plow
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council and EDA are meeting via electronic means due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The body will discuss the Chamber Checks V2 Program.
- Chamber Checks V2 Program