Belle Plaine public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a planned unit development and plat concept plan for Brecken Place Townhomes. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding city fees, personnel appointments, and a waste management agreement.

• Resolution 21-161: Brecken Place Townhomes Planned Unit Development and Plat Concept Plan
• Resolution 21-164: Three-year agreement with Waste Management for refuse hauling
• Resolution 21-167: Amendment to the Fee Schedule
• Resolution 21-161: Adopting Juneteenth as a City Recognized Holiday
• Resolution 21-162: Mediated Settlement Agreement between City of Belle Plaine, Jane Properties and J&W Asphalt

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the Brecken Place Townhomes Planned Unit Development and Plat Concept Plan for a 4.14-acre site at Meridian Street and Evergreen, allowing construction of 40 rental townhomes. The council also approved mediated settlement agreements in two pending lawsuits: one with Bradbury Stamm Construction over the aquatic center pool deck, and another with Ricky J. Krant (3-1 vote). A separate settlement with Jane Properties and J&W Asphalt was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including Juneteenth holiday, Waste Management contract, fee schedule amendments, and appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-161 for Brecken Place Townhomes PUD and plat concept plan (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 21-162 mediated settlement with Jane Properties and J&W Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-165 settlement with Bradbury Stamm Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-166 settlement with Ricky J. Krant (3-1, Coop nay)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve the 2022 final budget, capital improvement plan, and tax levy. The body will also consider a public hearing regarding amendments to the city's fee schedule.

• Resolution 21-137: Final Tax Levy Collectable in 2022 and 2022 Final Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance 21-07: Proposed fee schedule changes for public works equipment, water and sewer utility, and street lights
• Resolution 21-142, 21-143, 21-144: Commercial and Housing Revitalization Forgivable Loan Programs
• Resolution 21-149: Purchase of a replacement Public Works T770 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader
• Resolution 21-152: Annexation of property for Mark Eklo Golf Lake Condos LLC (Westfield)

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the 2022 final tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan, along with the 2022 salaries and wages. The council also adopted Ordinance 21-07 amending the city fee schedule, including water rate increases of 1% on usage and 2% on fixed rates, and Ordinance 21-05 regulating peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants with an end time of 7:00 PM. A $35,000 donation from the Belle Plaine Friends of the Library was accepted.

• Adopted 2022 final tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan (Resolution 21-137)
• Approved 2022 salaries and wages (Resolution 21-138)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-07 amending city fee schedule, including water rate increases (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-05 regulating peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants with 7:00 PM end time (unanimous)
• Accepted $35,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library (Resolution 21-157)
• Approved purchase of replacement Bobcat compact track loader (Resolution 21-149)
• Approved designation of polling locations for 2022 election (Resolution 21-156)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple resolutions and ordinances (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license request for Brennhofer Brew Works LLC at 116 Main Street West. The body will also consider several resolutions related to special assessments, loan requests, and a law enforcement labor contract.

• Public hearing for on-sale, off-sale, and Sunday intoxicating liquor licenses for Brennhofer Brew Works LLC (dba Oldenburg Brewing Company) at 116 Main Street West
• Resolution 21-130 establishing 2021 Fire Relief Schedules with an annual benefit amount of $3,100
• Resolution 21-135 for a three-year contract between the City and Law Enforcement Labor Services Union
• ROSE loan requests for 125 Meridian Street North and 104 & 106 Main Street East
• Special assessments for delinquent fire bills, utility accounts, and invoices

The Belle Plaine City Council approved an on-sale, off-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor license for Brennhofer Brew Works LLC, dba Oldenburg Brewing Company, at 116 Main Street West, contingent on all licensure requirements being fulfilled. The council also approved a 12-item consent agenda including resolutions for special assessments, a fire relief benefit amount of $3,100, a three-year police union contract, and ROSE loans for properties at 125 Meridian Street North and 104 & 106 Main Street East. Four new police officers were sworn in. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM.

• Approved liquor license for Oldenburg Brewing Company at 116 Main Street West (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 12 items including special assessments, fire relief, and ROSE loans (unanimous)
• Swore in four new police officers: Cody Cloos, Hunter Eschenbach, Kelly Guralnik, Kory Sames
• Approved presentation of claims, including $7,500 for ADA-compliant sidewalk repair (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review department reports and approve a consent agenda. The body is calling for a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the city's 2022 fee schedule.

• Call for public hearing on proposed 2022 Fee Schedule changes
• Unopened Street and Alley Policy
• Pay Request No. 2 from Heselton Construction, LLC for the Main Street Parking Lot Project

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the Unopened Street and Alley Policy after making minor changes, including moving a specific sentence under the policy numbers. The council also approved the consent agenda, presentation of claims, and heard department reports. No public hearings were held.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 (unanimous)
• Approved Presentation of Claims including Pay Request No. 2 for Main Street Parking Lot (unanimous)
• Approved Unopened Street and Alley Policy with minor changes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a non-conforming use permit and the 2022 Improvement Project. The body is also deciding on liability insurance coverage limits and a timeline extension for outdoor storage.

• Public hearing for a non-conforming expansion permit for an accessory structure at 727 Main Street East
• Public hearing and resolution for the 2022 Improvement Project (Downtown Project Phase One)
• Resolution 21-124 establishing a $2,000,000 per occurrence limit on liability insurance coverage
• Resolution 21-125 extending the timeline for a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 805 Enterprise Drive East
• Acceptance of the resignation of Mark Herd, Utility Billing

The City Council approved Resolution 21-123, ordering improvements and directing the City Engineer to prepare final plans and specifications for the 2022 Improvement Project (Downtown Project Phase One), which includes reconstruction of portions of Main, Meridian, and Church Streets and two alleys. The decision followed a public hearing where many residents and business owners expressed concerns about parking, construction access, and project costs. The Council also approved a non-conformance expansion permit for an accessory structure at 727 Main Street East, and set a $2,000,000 per-occurrence liability insurance limit.

• Approved Resolution 21-123 ordering improvements and directing final plans for the 2022 Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-122 granting a non-conformance expansion permit for a 2,400 sq ft accessory structure at 727 Main Street East (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-124 establishing a $2,000,000 per-occurrence liability insurance limit, not waiving statutory tort limits (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 21-125 extending a CUP timeline for outdoor storage at 805 Enterprise Drive East (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda accepting the resignation of Mark Herd, Utility Billing, effective November 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved presentation of claims (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the elimination of the Utility Billing position and approve several large assembly permits for community events. The body will also consider pay requests for various city improvement projects.

• Resolution 21-120 to eliminate the Utility Billing position effective November 4, 2021
• Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine Fire Relief Association Pancake Breakfast (Oct 9)
• Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine Historical Society Traditions Event (Dec 2)
• Large Assembly Permit for Chamber of Commerce Downtown Trick or Treating (Oct 29)
• Pay requests for BCM Construction, Kuechle Underground, and Heselton Construction (Main Street Parking Lot Project)

The Council reached consensus to update the Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants code, application, and fee, setting the fee at $100 (including one photo ID) and limiting door-to-door sales to end by 7:00 PM. They also agreed to move forward with a separate Mobile Food Unit code, application, and $25 fee, and to update the Tree Trimming application. Additionally, the Council supported hiring a replacement Public Works Superintendent to shadow the current superintendent for up to one year, and approved advertising proposed 2022 Food and Music dates. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus items for future action.

• Consensus to update Peddlers/Solicitors code with $100 fee, one applicant per application, and 7:00 PM door-to-door end time.
• Consensus to adopt Mobile Food Unit code, application, and $25 fee (no increase).
• Consensus to update Tree Trimming application to align with City Code and adjust insurance levels.
• Consensus to hire a replacement Public Works Superintendent to shadow for up to one year.
• Consensus to advertise 2022 Food and Music dates (Wednesdays: June 1, 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 10, 24; finale Sept 23).
• Agenda approved with added items 3.4 and 3.5.
• Work session adjourned at 7:31 PM.

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 preliminary budget, tax levy, and 5-year capital plan. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Xcel Energy and the appointment of several city employees.

• Resolution 21-110: Preliminary Tax Levy Collectable in 2022, 2022 Preliminary Budget, and 5-year Capital Plan
• Public hearing and Resolution 21-116 for Xcel Energy outdoor storage at 840 Energy Drive
• Resolution 21-114 and 21-115: ROSE Program Loans for 106 and 122 Meridian Street South
• Resolution 21-111: Sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A
• Resolution 21-112: Public hearing call for 2022 Improvement Project

The Belle Plaine City Council approved Resolution 21-112, accepting the preliminary engineering report for the 2022 Improvement Project and calling for a public hearing on October 18. The project includes street, alley, and sanitary sewer work in the downtown area, with an estimated cost of $2.6 million for basic improvements and an additional $1.6 million for streetscape amenities. The council also approved a conditional use permit and site plan for an Xcel Energy service center at 840 Energy Drive, and awarded the sale of $2,045,000 in General Obligation Improvement Bonds after a credit rating upgrade to AA+.

• Approved Resolution 21-112 accepting the 2022 Improvement Project report and calling for a public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-116 granting a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at Xcel Energy's 840 Energy Drive site (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-117 approving the site plan for the Xcel Energy Service Center at 840 Energy Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-111 awarding the sale of $2,045,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including preliminary tax levy, interim public works superintendent appointment, two ROSE program loans, and two police officer appointments (unanimous)
• Approved presentation of claims (unanimous)
• Directed City Administrator to continue negotiations on purchasing property at 201 Commerce Drive East (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a developers agreement for the Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition. The meeting also includes approving a three-year union contract and processing personnel changes in public works and police.

• Resolution 21-109: Developers Agreement for Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition
• Resolution 21-106: Three-Year Contract with International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49
• Large Assembly Permit for Half-Marathon and 5K on October 9, 2021
• Pay requests for Pearson Bros., Inc. (2021 Pavement Maintenance) and Kuechle Underground, Inc. (2021 Improvement Project)
• Acceptance of retirement for Public Works Superintendent Alan Fahey

The Belle Plaine City Council approved Resolution 21-109, a developer's agreement for Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition, with all members voting aye. The council also approved the consent agenda, including accepting retirements and resignations, approving a union contract, and appointing a new public works employee. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 21-109 for Chatfield Commercial Park developer agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including retirement of Public Works Superintendent Fahey (5-0)
• Approved three-year contract with Operating Engineers Local 49 (5-0)
• Appointed Timothy Underwood as Public Works I employee (5-0)
• Approved presentation of claims including final pay request to Pearson Bros. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss financing for 2021 reconstruction improvements and a downtown parking lot project. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a residential development request and project assessments.

• Sale of $3,370,000 General Obligation Bonds for 2021 Reconstruction Improvements
• Awarding Downtown Parking Lot Project bid to Heselton Construction, LLC for $530,000.00
• Public hearing for two rental quadraplexes at 320 Cherry Street North
• Final Assessment Hearing for the 2021 Improvement Project
• Approval of Developers Agreement and Final Plat for Chatfield On The Green Third Addition

The Belle Plaine City Council approved a $530,000 bid from Heselton Construction for the Downtown Parking Lot Project, with Councilmember Coop voting against. The council also conditionally approved a planned unit development for two rental quadraplexes at 320 Cherry Street North, adopted the final assessment for the 2021 Improvement Project, and approved a $2,150,000 bond sale to finance reconstruction improvements.

• Approved Resolution 21-105 awarding Downtown Parking Lot Project bid to Heselton Construction, LLC for $530,000 (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 21-100 conditionally approving PUD plans for two rental quadraplexes at 320 Cherry Street North (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-101 adopting final assessment for 2021 Improvement Project (3-0, Coop abstained)
• Approved Resolution 21-104 for sale of $2,150,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-102, Developers Agreement for Chatfield on the Green Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-103, conditionally approving final plat of Chatfield on the Green Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Axon camera system purchase and appointment of James Borgardt as Public Works I employee (unanimous)
• Approved presentation of claims (unanimous)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to receive department reports and review claims for city improvement projects. No public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Pay Request No. 4 from Kuechle Underground, Inc for the 2021 Improvement Project
• Pay Request No. 9 from BCM Construction, Inc. for the 2020 Improvement Project

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the consent agenda and the presentation of claims, including pay requests for the 2020 and 2021 improvement projects. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made. The meeting was largely procedural, with reports from departments and a recognition of a departing planning commissioner.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from July 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved presentation of claims including Pay Request No. 4 to Kuechle Underground and Pay Request No. 9 to BCM Construction (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the final plat for the Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition and discuss a wastewater treatment facility study. The body is also considering several personnel appointments and a donation for the library.

• Resolution 21-092 approving Final Plat Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition
• Acceptance of $20,000.00 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library
• Resolution 21-091 calling for a public hearing on the 2021 Improvement Project final assessment
• Appointment of Hunter Eschenbach as full-time police officer
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church at 200 E. Church Street

The Belle Plaine City Council approved Resolution 21-092 for the final plat of the 32-acre Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition, which includes one platted lot and three outlots. The council also accepted the facility study and authorized schematic design for short-term facility needs, both by a 4-1 vote. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 21-092 for the final plat of Chatfield Commercial Park First Addition
• Accepted the facility study by a 4-1 vote
• Authorized schematic design of short-term facility needs by a 4-1 vote
• Approved the consent agenda including appointments, donations, and licenses
• Approved the presentation of claims for construction pay requests
• Approved the agenda with the addition of Resolution 21-095

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a special session to consider two on-sale and Sunday liquor license requests, accept a preliminary report for Chatfield Commercial Park, and approve a revised developers agreement for Farmers Ridge Third Addition. Public hearings will be held for the liquor licenses.

• Public hearing for on-sale and Sunday liquor license for Roggeman LLC, dba Jamesons Roadhouse & Bar, at 351 Enterprise Drive (Resolution 21-086)
• Public hearing for on-sale and Sunday liquor license for El Loro of Belle Plaine Inc., dba El Loro Mexican Grill, at 749 Enterprise Drive East (Resolution 21-087)
• Resolution 21-088 accepting preliminary report and order plans and specifications on Chatfield Commercial Park
• Resolution 21-089 approving revised developers agreement for Farmers Ridge Third Addition

The Belle Plaine City Council approved two on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor licenses for Jamesons Roadhouse & Bar and El Loro Mexican Grill, and accepted the preliminary report and plans for Chatfield Commercial Park, including renaming Magnolia Street to Energy Drive. The council also approved a revised developers agreement for Farmers Ridge Third Addition, replacing a trail with cash and grading for parkland dedication.

• Approved Resolution 21-086 granting an on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor license to Roggeman LLC, dba Jamesons Roadhouse & Bar, at 351 Enterprise Drive.
• Approved Resolution 21-087 granting an on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor license to El Loro of Belle Plaine Inc, dba El Loro Mexican Grill, at 749 Enterprise Drive East.
• Approved Resolution 21-088 accepting the preliminary report and order plans and specifications for Chatfield Commercial Park, including renaming Magnolia Street to Energy Drive.
• Approved Resolution 21-089 approving a revised developers agreement for Farmers Ridge Third Addition, replacing a trail with additional cash and grading for parkland dedication.

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a preliminary plat for Chatfield Commercial Park and a new ordinance for fence standards. The body is also considering a residential PUD concept plan and several administrative resolutions.

• Public hearing for Preliminary Plat approval of Chatfield Commercial Park (Resolution 21-080)
• Public hearing for Ordinance 21-04 to repeal and replace City Code Section 1107.02 regarding fences
• Concept Plan for a Residential PUD at 320 Cherry Street North (Resolution 21-082)
• Purchase of two 2021 Dodge Chargers police vehicles
• Resolution 21-083 to accept Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act

The Belle Plaine City Council approved Resolution 21-080, granting preliminary plat approval for the 32-acre Chatfield Commercial Park subdivision, which includes a lot purchased by Xcel Energy for a service center. The council also approved Ordinance 21-04, repealing and replacing the city code section on fences, and authorized a compensation study by Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 21-080, preliminary plat for Chatfield Commercial Park
• Approved Ordinance 21-04, repealing and replacing fence regulations
• Approved Resolution 21-081, authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 21-04
• Approved Resolution 21-082, conditionally approving a concept plan for a residential PUD at 320 Cherry Street North
• Authorized Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP to complete a compensation study
• Approved the consent agenda, including purchase of two police vehicles and ROSE loan for 108 Main Street West
• Approved the presentation of claims

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve final plats for residential subdivisions and authorize reports for street improvements. The body will also consider a state budget request for downtown business district infrastructure and a grant for historical heritage.

• Resolution 21-076: 2022 Capital Budget Request for Downtown Business District Development, Rehab and Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Resolution 21-073 and 21-074: Final Plats for Farmers Ridge Third and Fourth Addition Residential Subdivisions
• Resolution 21-077 and 21-078: Petition for improvements and feasibility report for Chatfield Commercial Park
• Resolution 21-071: Preliminary Report for the Proposed 2022 Street Improvement Project
• Permits and strong beer license for Bar-B-Q Days Celebration on July 16, 17, and 18, 2021

The Belle Plaine City Council held a work session on June 7, 2021, with no formal votes on substantive items. They heard presentations on the Scott County Housing Blueprint, a facility study by Wold Architects, and a proposed fence code update. The council reached consensus to move forward with the fence code update, but no final action was taken on any item.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Consensus to move forward with Ordinance 21-04 Fence Code Update
• Adjourned work session at 8:23 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will discuss developers agreements for the Farmers Ridge Third and Fourth Additions. The body will also consider annual liquor license renewals and an ordinance regulating tobacco sales.

• Resolution 21-066 and 21-067: Developers Agreements for Farmers Ridge Third and Fourth Additions
• Ordinance 21-02: Amending City Code Section 304.00 regarding tobacco sales
• Resolution 21-068: Annual renewal of liquor licenses for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
• Resolution 21-064: Loan Subordination Agreement for Pankonin Enterprises LLC at 104/106 Main Street East
• Resolution 21-063: Street Sweeper Lease

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the annual liquor license renewals for 2021/2022, along with development agreements for the Farmers Ridge Third and Fourth Additions. The consent agenda, including a street sweeper lease, a loan subordination agreement, and a tobacco sales ordinance amendment, was also approved. No public comment was made during the liquor license hearing.

• Approved annual liquor license renewals for 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement for Farmers Ridge Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement for Farmers Ridge Fourth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including street sweeper lease, loan subordination, and tobacco ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved presentation of claims (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding staff appointments and property assessments. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend city code pertaining to body art establishments.

• Ordinance 21-03 amending City Code Chapter 3, Section 310 regarding body art establishments
• Resolution 21-062 approving assessment agreement and waiver for 214 Park Street West
• Resolution 21-060 regarding job description and wages for a part-time seasonal building inspector
• Resolution 21-057 appointing seasonal lifeguards and aquatic staff
• Pay Request No 1 from Kuechle Underground, Inc for 2021 Improvement Project

City Council

The City Council will consider preliminary plat approvals for three new residential subdivisions. The body will also discuss an ordinance regarding sign regulations and award a pavement maintenance contract.

• Public hearings for Farmers Ridge Third (14 lots), Fourth (22 lots), and Chatfield On The Green Third (33 lots) subdivisions
• Proposed Ordinance 21-01 amending sign regulations in Chapter 11, Section 1107.20
• Resolution 21-055 awarding the 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project to Pearson Bros., Inc. for $87,270.00
• Authorization for staff to seek bids for the 2021 Main Street Parking Lot Improvement Project
• Acceptance of the 2020 Audit Report

City Council

The City Council will consider several personnel changes, including hiring a full-time police officer and aquatic center staff. The body is also reviewing a contract for lighting replacement at Tiger Park and the adoption of a county hazard plan.

• Resolution 21-046: Contract for removal and replacement of Tiger Park lighting
• Authorization to advertise for an additional full-time police officer
• Resolution 21-045: Adoption of the Scott County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church event on May 22, 2021
• Appointment of Assistant Aquatic Center Manager and seasonal aquatic staff

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a warehouse and an alley vacation. The body is also reviewing a concept plan for the Ash and Evergreen Subdivision and a loan for a structure at 721 Main Street East.

• Conditional use permit for office, storage, and warehouse at 721 Main Street East
• Petition to vacate the first 100 feet of the alley west of Cherry Street in Block 23
• Concept Stage Planned Unit Development and Concept Plat for Ash and Evergreen Subdivision
• ROSE Loan for a structure at 721 Main Street East for Matthew Kes
• Authorization to seek bids for the 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project

The City Council conditionally approved a conditional use permit for office, storage, and warehouse use at 721 Main Street East, with an amended condition requiring written access agreement from 111 Ash Street South or driveway improvements. The council also approved a resolution to vacate the first 100 feet of the alley west of Cherry Street in Block 23, contingent on lot combination and building permit issuance. Additionally, the council approved a concept-stage planned unit development for the Ash and Evergreen Subdivision, a lot combination for 122 Meridian Street South, and a ROSE loan to Matthew Kes for the structure at 721 Main Street East.

• Approved agenda as presented.
• Approved consent agenda with item 4.4 moved to business.
• Approved Resolution 21-040 for conditional use permit at 721 Main Street East (4-1).
• Approved Resolution 21-041(A) for alley vacation in Block 23 with amended condition.
• Approved Resolution 21-042 for concept PUD and plat for Ash and Evergreen Subdivision.
• Approved Resolution 21-043 for lot combination of Lots 15 and 16, Block 91.
• Approved Resolution 21-039 for ROSE loan to Matthew Kes (4-1).
• Approved presentation of claims.

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a regular session with no public hearings scheduled. The agenda includes approval of minutes, department reports, and a presentation of claims. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Presentation of Claims (Claim Register)
• Public Works Report
• City Engineer Report
• Administration Report
• Emergency Operations Report

The Belle Plaine City Council held a regular meeting on March 1, 2021, approving the agenda, the consent agenda (including minutes from February 22), and the presentation of claims. The council also heard reports from department heads, including the closure of skating rinks and the upcoming 2021 Street Project pre-construction meeting. Proclamations were presented for the VFW 75th Anniversary and St. Patrick's Day.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the Regular Session and Work Session minutes of February 22, 2021.
• Approved the Presentation of Claims.
• Adjourned the regular session at 6:43 PM.

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will consider resolutions conditionally approving concept plans for the Farmers Ridge Third Addition and the Hafemann Commercial Plat/Chatfield Commercial Park, along with related improvement petitions and a feasibility report. The consent agenda includes purchases for Public Works, including a 2021 Mack dump truck and GPS equipment, as well as appointments and reappointments. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 21-034: Conditional approval of concept plan for Farmers Ridge Third Addition
• Resolution 21-035: Conditional approval of concept plan for Hafemann Commercial Plat/Chatfield Commercial Park
• Resolution 21-036: Accepting petition for improvements and authorizing assessment waiver for Hafemann Commercial Plat
• Resolution 21-038: Ordering feasibility report for subdivision improvements for Hafemann Commercial Plat
• Authorize purchase of 2021 Mack dump truck for Public Works

The Belle Plaine City Council conditionally approved concept plans for the Farmers Ridge Third Addition residential subdivision and the Hafemann Commercial Plat/Chatfield Commercial Park. The council also accepted a petition for improvements and authorized an assessment waiver agreement for the commercial plat, and ordered a feasibility report for its subdivision improvements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including GPS software/hardware purchase, ROSE loan to Dale and Lori Otto, 2021 Mack dump truck purchase, mower/blower purchase, and appointment of Kory Sames as full-time police officer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-034 conditionally approving concept plan for Farmers Ridge Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-035 conditionally approving concept plan for Hafemann Commercial Plat/Chatfield Commercial Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-036 accepting petition for improvements and authorizing assessment waiver agreement for Hafemann Commercial Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-038 ordering preparation of feasibility report for Hafemann Commercial Plat subdivision improvements (unanimous)
• Approved presentation of claims (unanimous)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda that includes a $473,700 tax increment revenue note for Belle Court Apartments Phase I, liquor license fee reductions, a joint powers agreement, a contract with Bolton-Menk for video production, and acceptance of a police officer's resignation. Under business, the council will consider awarding the 2021 improvement project bid, authorizing a preliminary report for the 2023 street and utility project, and approving a developer's agreement and final plat for Prairie Gardens. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 21-022: Approve $473,700 tax increment revenue note for Belle Court Apartments Phase I
• Resolution 21-023: Reduce liquor license fees for 2021-2022 renewals due to state restrictions
• Resolution 21-030: Authorize contract with Bolton-Menk for community video production
• Resolution 21-025: Award bid for 2021 Improvement Project
• Resolutions 21-027 & 21-028: Approve developer's agreement and final plat for Prairie Gardens

The Belle Plaine City Council approved the consent agenda, including a tax increment revenue note for Belle Court Apartments and a liquor license fee reduction. They awarded the 2021 Improvement Project bid to Kuechle Underground, authorized a preliminary report for the 2023 Street and Utility Improvement Project, and approved the Prairie Gardens developers agreement and final plat for a 66-lot townhome community. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 21-022 for $473,700 TIR note (Belle Court Apartments) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-025 awarding 2021 Improvement Project bid to Kuechle Underground (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-026 authorizing preliminary report for 2023 Street and Utility Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-027 Prairie Gardens Developers Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-028 Final Plat of Prairie Gardens (5-0)
• Approved Presentation of Claims (5-0)
• Accepted Annual Economic Development Report (5-0)

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Michael and Lisa Rademacher for a rear setback reduction at 1017 Park Lane to allow a dwelling addition. The council will also consider several resolutions, including accepting the Hickory Park Warming House and Ice Rinks project, supporting state funding for road improvements, and authorizing a county project charter. Department reports from fire, police, community services, community development, and ambulance will be presented.

• Public hearing: setback variance for 1017 Park Lane (R-3 district) to allow 20-foot rear setback
• Resolution 21-017: Accept Hickory Park Warming House and Ice Rinks project and close project
• Resolution 21-019: Support MNDot funding for Enterprise Drive and Meridian Street (CSAH 3) roundabout conversion
• Resolution 21-020: Support legislation authorizing infrastructure development fees
• Pay Request No. 8 (final) to Mohs Contracting for Hickory Park Warming House and Ice Rinks

City Council

The Belle Plaine City Council will administer oaths of office to a new mayor and two council members, then consider a consent agenda of routine resolutions covering professional and committee appointments, a retiree insurance benefit, bond reimbursement intent, and a temporary city administrator. The meeting also includes department reports and a presentation of claims, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Oath of office for Mayor Christopher G. Meyer and Council Members Cary Coop and Patricia Krings
• Resolution 21-004 declaring intent to reimburse expenditures from future bond proceeds
• Resolution 21-005 appointing Al Fahey as temporary acting city administrator
• Resolution 21-016 accepting $5,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library
• Resolution 21-006 authorizing 32nd annual Recycle/Clean Up Day on September 11, 2021