Belle Plaine meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Belle Plaine council to take up $2,435,000 bond proposal Oct. 19; minutes from recent meetings not yet published

Belle Plaine's City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Economic Development Authority and Public Works Committee all met between Oct. 5 and Oct. 14, and three meetings are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19. Agendas for the recent meetings have been posted, but minutes have not, so this roundup reports what was scheduled rather than what was decided. No votes, approvals or payment amounts from those meetings appear in the records reviewed.

$2,435,000 bond proposal heads Oct. 19 council agenda

The largest dollar figure on the record is Resolution 26-120, proposing $2,435,000 in General Obligation Improvement Bonds for the 2026 Improvements Project. It is listed on the Oct. 19 City Council agenda. The figure is a proposed bond amount, not an approved one.

Police department fence permit gets a public hearing

Also on the Oct. 19 council agenda: a public hearing and Resolution 26-121 on a conditional use permit for a fence at 420 Main Street East, the Belle Plaine Police Department. The Planning and Zoning Commission listed the same request for its Oct. 12 meeting, where the agenda included Resolution PZ 26-11 recommending approval of the permit. Minutes of that meeting have not been published, so the commission's action is not confirmed in the record.

Insurance limit, grant policy, donations

Resolution 26-124 would establish a $2,000,000 per occurrence limit on liability insurance coverage. Resolution 26-123 covers a revised policy for the HRA Façade and Energy Efficiency Grant Program — the same revised policy the EDA listed on its Oct. 12 agenda as Resolution 26-05. The council is also scheduled to accept donations of $8,232.46 from the Ladies Auxiliary of the Belle Plaine Fire Department and $270.00 from First National Bank Minnesota.

Work session: climate resilience, cannabis registration, 2027 fees

A separate Oct. 19 City Council work session lists a joint session with Planning on Climate Resilience & Sustainability, a code amendment request for cannabis retailer registration, and the proposed 2027 Fee Schedule. Work session items are listed for discussion.

Road pay requests, comprehensive plan, storm pond fences

The Oct. 5 council agenda listed three contractor pay requests: Pay Request No. 3 from Pearson Brothers, Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Maintenance Project; Pay Request No. 5 from Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for the 2026 Improvement Project; and Pay Request No. 1 from Holtmeier Construction, Inc. for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Intersection. Dollar amounts for the pay requests were not included in the summary reviewed. The same agenda listed Resolution 26-117 authorizing a preliminary report for the proposed 2027B Improvement Project, plus a consent agenda with a large assembly permit for the Belle Plaine Historical Society's "Traditions to Celebrate the Season" event at Court Square on December 3, 2026; Resolution 26-115 appointing election judges and updating the 2026 election judge wage; and a Towards Zero Deaths grant agreement. The summary lists Resolution 26-117 for both the 2027B preliminary report and the Towards Zero Deaths agreement. The meeting was set for 6:00 PM at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, with no public hearings scheduled.

The Oct. 14 Public Works Committee agenda listed updates on the 2026 and 2027 Improvement Projects, city fences along storm ponds, and a historical property request. The Oct. 12 Planning and Zoning agenda also included draft ordinance language to repeal and replace Section 1103.07 Site Plan Review, draft language for Administrative Adjustments, and 2050 Comprehensive Plan background information. The EDA's Oct. 12 agenda included the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update.

Coming up

• **Monday, Oct. 19 — Parks Commission:** treasurer's report, an update on Prairie Park, and discussion of Parks Commission goals.
• **Monday, Oct. 19 — City Council:** the $2,435,000 bond proposal, the fence permit public hearing, the liability insurance limit, the revised HRA grant policy, and two donations.
• **Monday, Oct. 19 — City Council work session:** climate resilience and sustainability with Planning, cannabis retailer registration, and the proposed 2027 Fee Schedule.

Times and locations for the Oct. 19 meetings were not included in the summaries reviewed.

Belle Plaine agendas: road pay requests, police fence permit, grant policy — but no minutes yet

Belle Plaine's City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and Economic Development Authority all had business on their agendas in the past two weeks, but as of October 13 no minutes had been published for any of those meetings. None of the items below can be reported as decided, and the records provided contain no vote tallies and no dollar amounts. What follows is what the agendas listed for consideration.

City Council, October 5

The council met Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, with three contractor pay requests on the agenda:

• Pay Request No. 3 from Pearson Brothers, Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Pay Request No. 5 from Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for the 2026 Improvement Project
• Pay Request No. 1 from Holtmeier Construction, Inc. for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Intersection

The agenda summary did not include dollar amounts for any of the three requests, and it does not state the underlying contract values.

The council was also scheduled to consider Resolution 26-117 authorizing a preliminary report for the proposed 2027B Improvement Project.

A consent agenda covered minutes, a large assembly permit for the Belle Plaine Historical Society's "Traditions to Celebrate the Season" event at Court Square on December 3, 2026, Resolution 26-115 appointing election judges and updating the 2026 election judge wage, and a resolution authorizing a Towards Zero Deaths grant agreement. The summary lists that grant resolution as Resolution 26-117 as well — the same number given to the 2027B preliminary report. The numbering in the source is inconsistent, and the record provided does not establish which number applies to the grant agreement.

No public hearings were scheduled.

Planning and Zoning Commission, October 12

The commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a fence at 420 Main Street East, the Belle Plaine Police Department. Resolution PZ 26-11 would recommend approval of that permit.

The agenda also listed discussion of draft ordinance language to repeal and replace Section 1103.07 Site Plan Review, draft ordinance language for Administrative Adjustments, and 2050 Comprehensive Plan background information. These were discussion items, not scheduled votes.

Economic Development Authority, October 12

The EDA was scheduled to take up Resolution 26-05: Approve Revised Policy HRA Façade & Energy Efficiency Grant Program, along with the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update.

What is not established

Because minutes for the October 5 and October 12 meetings had not been published as of October 13, the record does not show whether any of these items passed, failed, were tabled or were withdrawn. Pay requests, a preliminary report authorization, a conditional use permit recommendation and a grant policy revision are all listed here as agenda items only.

Coming up

Public Works Committee, October 14. The committee is scheduled to receive updates on the 2026 Improvement Project and the 2027 Improvement Project, and to discuss city fences along storm ponds and a historical property request. The 2026 and 2027 project updates follow the road-related items that appeared on the October 5 council agenda.

Belle Plaine Council to weigh $3.46M public safety renovation, $1.15M roundabout bids

The Belle Plaine City Council's Aug. 17 agenda included two large construction awards: a $3,463,827.22 bid from KUE Contractors for the Public Safety Facility Renovation and Expansion, and a $1,147,522.43 bid from Holtmeier Construction for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project. The council also considered a cooperative construction agreement with Scott County for the roundabout, accepted a preliminary engineering report for the 2027 Improvement Project, and approved premise permits for the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce and German Days Inc. at The Shipwreck. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so the outcomes of these items are not confirmed.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee met Aug. 12 to discuss replacing Plow Truck #8 and received updates on the Wastewater Treatment Facility Entrance Project, the 2026 Improvement Project, and the 2027 Improvement Project. The agenda was discussion-only, with no formal votes scheduled.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority met Aug. 10 to discuss and potentially approve the 2027 EDA/HRA budget. The agenda also included approval of bills from the Treasurer's Report and approval of minutes from the July 13 regular session. No minutes have been published.

Finance Ways and Means Committee

The Finance Ways and Means Committee met Aug. 17 to discuss the preliminary 2027 budget and an update on the PERA SVF, a state retirement fund. The agenda listed only discussion items, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting was open to the public and could have included a quorum of the city council.

Primary election certification

The City Council's Aug. 17 agenda also included Resolution 26-095 to certify the results of the August 11, 2026 primary election. The rest of that meeting's agenda was procedural, including pledge, roll call, and agenda approval.

Coming up

No meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the city's official website for any newly posted agendas.

Belle Plaine council eyed rezoning, TIF district, and roundabout agreement; outcomes pending as minutes not yet published

The Belle Plaine City Council had a full slate of public hearings and agreements on its July 20 agenda, including a rezoning request in Valley Business Park Fourth and a proposed Tax Increment Financing District for the CVF Motorsports Inc. project. However, minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the outcomes of those items are not yet known.

What was on the July 20 council agenda

The council scheduled public hearings on two land-use items in Valley Business Park Fourth: a proposal to rezone Lot 1, Block 1 from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District, and a conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages on that same lot.

A separate public hearing was set for a non-conformance expansion permit covering a 780-square-foot home addition at 614 Main Street West.

The agenda also listed several financial and infrastructure items:

• Resolution 26-088, which would approve ROSE Program Loan terms for NCS Holdings at 115 Main Street East.
• A Cooperative Construction Agreement for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project.
• Discussion of creating a Tax Increment Financing District for the CVF Motorsports Inc. project.

Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, it is not possible to confirm which of these items were approved, tabled, or continued. Readers seeking the official record should consult the city's published minutes once they are posted.

E-bikes, scooters, and employee breaks

A separate City Council work session on July 20 was set to cover two discussion items: the use of e-bikes and electric scooters on Belle Plaine's trails and sidewalks, and a discussion regarding employee breaks. No formal decisions were listed on that agenda. Minutes for this session are also not yet published.

Finance committee reviewed Financial Management Plan

The Finance Ways and Means Committee met July 20 to approve its agenda and the minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting, and to discuss the city's Financial Management Plan. As with the council meetings, minutes are not yet available, so the substance of the Financial Management Plan discussion is not on the record here.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **City Council work session — Monday, Aug. 3:** Discussion items include streamlining the development review process with the City Council, EDA, and Planning and Zoning; repairs needed at the Prairie Park Shelter; and replacement of a Public Works lawn mower. The agenda also references concept plans from the school district. No formal decisions are scheduled.
• **Finance Ways and Means Committee — Thursday, Aug. 6:** The committee will review an overview of the preliminary budget, along with routine approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

Both meetings are open to the public. Agendas and any subsequently published minutes are available through the city of Belle Plaine.

Belle Plaine boards weighed rezoning, ROSE loan, and TIF district in mid-July meetings

Belle Plaine's city boards and commissions held a series of meetings between July 13 and July 20, 2026, covering topics from a downtown loan request to industrial rezoning and a proposed Tax Increment Financing district. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes — including vote tallies and final dollar figures — are not yet available. The items below reflect what was listed on each agenda.

Economic Development Authority — July 13

The Economic Development Authority was scheduled to review a ROSE Program Loan request for a property at 115 Main Street East. The agenda also included administrative reports and updates. No minutes have been published, so it is not yet known whether the loan request was approved or on what terms.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 13

The Planning and Zoning Commission had three items on its agenda:

• A non-conformance expansion at 614 Main Street West (Resolution PZ 26-08).
• A rezoning request for Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth, from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District (Ordinance 26-04).
• A conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages at the same Valley Business Park Fourth lot (Resolution PZ 26-10).

Public hearings were listed for the non-conformance expansion and the rezoning request. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 20

The City Council agenda covered several land-use and financial items:

• Rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District.
• A conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages at that same lot.
• A non-conformance expansion permit for a 780 square foot home addition at 614 Main Street West.
• Resolution 26-088, which would approve ROSE Program Loan terms for NCS Holdings at 115 Main Street East.
• A Cooperative Construction Agreement for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project.

The agenda also listed discussion of creating a Tax Increment Financing District for the CVF Motorsports Inc. project. Public hearings were scheduled for the home addition and the Valley Business Park Fourth rezoning. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which items were approved, tabled, or continued.

City Council work session — July 20

A separate City Council work session was scheduled to discuss the use of e-bikes and electric scooters on trails and sidewalks. The agenda also listed a discussion regarding employee breaks. Work sessions are typically discussion-only; no formal action was listed.

Finance Ways and Means Committee — July 20

The Finance Ways and Means Committee was scheduled to approve its meeting agenda and the minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting, followed by a discussion of the city's Financial Management Plan. No minutes from this meeting have been published.

What this means for residents

Several of these items could affect downtown development, industrial land use near Valley Business Park Fourth, and city road construction through the TH 25/CSAH 3 roundabout project. Residents who want to know what was decided should watch for published minutes on the city's website.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check the city's official calendar for any additions or schedule changes.

Belle Plaine roundup: Council set to act on rezoning, ROSE loan, and roundabout agreement; recent meeting minutes still pending

Minutes from three recent Belle Plaine meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not available in the record. The City Council has a full agenda scheduled for today, July 20, including public hearings on rezoning and a conditional use permit for contractor storage garages in Valley Business Park Fourth, a ROSE Program loan resolution, and a cooperative construction agreement for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project.

Recent meetings: agendas only, no minutes yet

Public Works Committee — July 8. The agenda listed a discussion of the Trinity Church/Church Street storm sewer and project updates on the WWTF Entrance Project, the 2026 Improvement Project, the 2026 Pavement Maintenance Project, and the 2027 Improvement Project. Minutes have not been published, so no actions or votes can be reported.

Economic Development Authority — July 13. The agenda listed a single item: a ROSE Loan Request for 115 Main Street East. Minutes have not been published.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 13. The agenda listed three items: a non-conformance expansion at 614 Main Street West (Resolution PZ 26-08); rezoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District (Ordinance 26-04); and a conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages at Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth (Resolution PZ 26-10). Minutes have not been published.

City Council — July 20 (tonight)

The Council's regular meeting agenda includes:

• Rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District.
• Conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages at Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth.
• Non-conformance expansion permit for a 780 square foot home addition at 614 Main Street West.
• Resolution 26-088 approving ROSE Program Loan terms for NCS Holdings at 115 Main Street East.
• Cooperative Construction Agreement for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project.

A separate Council work session is scheduled the same day to discuss e-bikes and electric scooters on trails and sidewalks, followed by a discussion regarding employee breaks.

Finance Ways and Means Committee — July 20

The committee agenda lists approval of the meeting agenda, approval of the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting, and a discussion of the city's Financial Management Plan.

Coming up

• **City Council regular meeting** — July 20, with public hearings and action items on Valley Business Park Fourth rezoning, the 780 square foot home addition at 614 Main Street West, the ROSE Program loan for NCS Holdings at 115 Main Street East, and the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project cooperative agreement.
• **City Council work session** — July 20, covering e-bikes and electric scooters on trails and sidewalks and employee breaks.
• **Finance Ways and Means Committee** — July 20, including discussion of the Financial Management Plan.

Because minutes from the July 8 and July 13 meetings have not been published, this roundup reports only what was listed on those agendas. Readers should consult the official city documents for final actions, vote tallies, and dollar figures once minutes are available.