Watertown public meetings in 2023

City Council Worksession

The council work session presented the 2024 budget and levy information, including projected fund increases, tax rate impacts, and cost items totaling $589,969. Council members reviewed the data and discussed potential adjustments, but no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended three items to the City Council for final approval, including a residential preliminary plat and an industrial subzone change. The residential project was modified to reduce the number of lots from 83 to 77 to address tree preservation concerns.

• Recommended rezoning of 595 Industrial Blvd from Subzone B to Subzone C (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2910 Highway 25 site plan and variance for accessory structures (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Cove At River Ridge PUD and preliminary plat (5-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved the purchase of a 2020 AB Profile boat, motor, and trailer to replace a 1995 model. The council also authorized soliciting quotes for a new fire command vehicle. Other approved items included the consent agenda and the August 22, 2023, claims packet.

• Approved purchase of AB Profile boat, 30 HP Mercury motor, and trailer for $28,795 (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of quotes for a new fire command vehicle (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 8 meeting and work session minutes (5-0)
• Approved Lions Club Special Event Liquor License (5-0)
• Approved Transient Merchant & Solicitors Permit for Shared Solar Advisors (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Prosecution Contract With The Carver County Attorney (5-0)
• Approved August 22, 2023, claims packet (5-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council held a worksession to discuss three potential policing models for the 2024 contract with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. No formal decisions were made regarding which model to adopt or the proposed budget increase.