Watertown public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The City Council approved the final 2023 tax levy and budgets for general, enterprise, fire, and EDA activities. The council also approved several development agreements and a site plan for auto condos. A project update was provided for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- Adopted final 2023 tax levy (4-0)
- Approved 2023 budgets for general, enterprise, fire, and EDA activities (4-0)
- Approved site plan for Workshops of Watertown Phase II auto condos (4-0)
- Approved rezoning and development agreement for Oak Grove Estates (4-0)
- Extended Interim Use Permit for Midwest Services at 605 Lewis Ave N (4-0)
- Approved December 13, 2022 claims packet (4-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including 2023 Captain Appointments and licenses (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the site plan for Phase II of the Workshops of Watertown project. The recommendation includes conditions outlined by staff regarding easements for utilities, parking, and access.
- Recommended approval of Workshops of Watertown Phase II site plan to City Council (6-0)
- Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Adopted agenda as presented (6-0)
City Council Worksession
The City Council conducted a workshop to review staff recommendations for the 2023 water, sewer, and stormwater budgets. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.
City Council Meetings
The City Council approved the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and authorized a bond purchase for the Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion. Other actions included updating winter parking rules and certifying delinquent utility charges for tax payment.
- Approved 2023 Capital Improvement Plan via Resolution 2022-90 (3-0)
- Approved GO Sewer Revenue Note 2022A and bond purchase agreement via Resolution 2022-91 (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 434 amending winter parking restrictions and towing processes (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-89 certifying delinquent utilities and charges for payment with taxes (3-0)
- Approved November 29, 2022 claims packet (3-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including 2023 liquor, tobacco, and waste hauler license renewals (3-0)
City Council Meetings
The City Council adopted Resolution #2022-83 to officially accept and canvass the 2022 municipal general election results. The meeting was brief, lasting approximately eight minutes.
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2022-83 canvassing 2022 municipal general election results (3-0)
Park & Recreation Commission
The Park Commission approved submitting the Highland Park Master Plan to the City Council for final approval following specific text and content corrections. The commission also reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan for 2023-2026 and agreed to cancel the December meeting.
- Approved submission of Highland Park Master Plan to City Council (Unanimous)
- Adopted September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)
- Decided to cancel the December 21 meeting (Unanimous)
City Council Worksession
The City Council reviewed the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), noting a $714,702 reduction for the year due to item changes. Council members agreed that taking on debt for street projects is a viable strategy. A discussion on winter parking and towing was tabled.
- Agreed that taking on debt for street projects made sense
- Tabled winter parking and towing discussion
City Council Meetings
The City Council approved an increase in annual retirement benefits for firefighters and authorized the purchase of new AEDs. They also approved a conditional use permit amendment for a cellular tower and a utility credit for a local church.
- Increased firefighter retirement benefit level to $3,400 annually (4-0)
- Approved $7,854.56 purchase of seven Philips Brand AEDs (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-80 for Verizon CUP Amendment at 700 Lewis Ave N (4-0)
- Approved $296.72 sewer utility credit for Immaculate Conception Church (4-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including property assessment contract and WWTF pay applications (4-0)
- Approved November 15, 2022 claims packet (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a conditional use permit amendment and site plan review for Verizon Wireless and American Tower Corporation. The proposal adds three wireless antennas to an existing tower at 700 Lewis Ave N.
- Recommended approval of CUP amendment and site plan review for 700 Lewis Ave N (7-0)
- Adopted agenda (6-0)
City Council Worksession
The City Council held a work session to review the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and discuss project priorities amid inflation. No formal votes were taken; the council provided feedback to staff to refine the document.
City Council Meetings
The City Council approved a fiber agreement allowing Metrofibernet, LLC to install broadband infrastructure in city street rights-of-way. The council also approved the October 25 claims packet and a consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and a financial report.
- Approved Resolution 2022-79 for fiber agreement with Metrofibernet, LLC (4-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022 claims packet (4-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including Oct 11 minutes, COA appointment, Q3 financial report, and Halloween event street use (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)