Belle Plaine public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will consider four resolutions. Two resolutions award contracts: $1,284,400 to Rochon Corporation for a library expansion and $9,128,689 to KUE Contractors, Inc. for a new police department facility. The council will also adopt a job description and wage scale for a Public Works Field Supervisor and appoint Jacob Sellnow to that position.
- Resolution 24-218: award $1,284,400 to Rochon Corporation for Library Expansion Project
- Resolution 24-219: award $9,128,689 to KUE Contractors, Inc. for Police Department Facility Project
- Resolution 24-220: adopt job description and wage scale for Public Works Field Supervisor
- Resolution 24-221: appoint Jacob Sellnow as Public Works Field Supervisor
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes accepting a $40,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for emergency response equipment and authorizing the purchase of 19 APX 6000 Series radios and 9 APX 6500/ENH Series truck radios for the fire department. Additional items include adopting a new purchasing policy, establishing city administrator contracting authority, and accepting a $45,000 donation for the Belle Plaine Library. The council will also address a change order for the fire department facility project and a resolution on a structurally substandard building parcel.
- Resolution 24-207 – Accept $40,000 grant from Minnesota Department of Public Safety (ARMER program)
- Resolution 24-208 – Authorize purchase of 19 APX 6000 Series radios and 9 APX 6500/ENH Series truck radios for the fire department
- Resolution 24-209 – Approve a new city purchasing policy
- Resolution 24-212 – Accept $45,000 donation from Belle Plaine Friends of the Library
- Resolution 24-214 – Authorize Change Order No. 2 for the fire department facility project
City Council
The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding Truth in Taxation. The body will also determine if a continuation hearing is necessary.
- Public hearing on Truth in Taxation
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on the final 2025 tax levy, the city budget, and the capital improvement plan. The council will also consider a fee‑schedule amendment, labor contracts for the police and fire unions, and a purchase of a new public‑works plow truck. All items are listed on the agenda for the December 2, 2024 regular session.
- Resolution 24-199 – Adopt the final 2025 tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan
- Ordinance 24-10 – Amend the City Code fee schedule (water, sewer, street lights, administrative fees)
- Resolution 24-204 – Approve Law Enforcement Labor Services Union contract for 2025‑2027
- Resolution 24-206 – Approve Local 49ers Union contract for 2025‑2027
- Authorize purchase of a replacement public works plow truck
City Council
The council will conduct public hearings on two cannabis‑related ordinances: Ordinance 24-07 amending the zoning code and Ordinance 24-08 amending licenses and regulations for adult‑use cannabis businesses. It will also adopt special assessments for delinquent utility and fire bills, approve a special assessment for alley improvements, and appoint a new full‑time police officer.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 24-07 amending City Code Chapter 11 (Zoning) for adult‑use cannabis
- Public hearing on Ordinance 24-08 amending City Code Chapter 3 (Licenses and Regulations) for adult‑use cannabis businesses and events
- Resolution 24-188 adopting a Special Assessment Roll for delinquent utility accounts
- Resolution 24-189 adopting a Special Assessment for delinquent fire bills
- Resolution 24-190 appointing Jake Schneider as a full‑time police officer effective Dec 2, 2024
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will consider Resolution 24-175, which approves the official summary of the ballots used in the city's November 5, 2024 general election. The meeting also includes routine items such as the pledge of allegiance, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Resolution 24-175 – Approve summary of ballots for the November 5, 2024 general election
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on Resolution 24-173 to issue public project lease revenue bonds (Series 2024A) through the Economic Development Authority, and on Resolution 24-174 to sell General Obligation Improvement Bonds (Series 2024A). The council will also approve Resolution 24-172 for PERA police and fire retirement contributions for part‑time officer Jake Schneider. A public hearing is scheduled for the proposed 2025 fee schedule changes, and the consent agenda items will be approved.
- Resolution 24-173: authorize issuance of lease revenue bonds, Series 2024A, by the Belle Plaine Economic Development Authority
- Resolution 24-174: authorize sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2024A
- Resolution 24-172: approve PERA police and fire retirement contributions for part‑time officer Jake Schneider
- Call for public hearing on proposed fee changes for the City’s 2025 fee schedule
- Approval of consent agenda items including minutes and fee schedule hearing notice
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on several property variances and preliminary plats. The body is also deciding on liability insurance limits and the issuance of revenue bonds through the Economic Development Authority.
- Resolution 24-164: Issuance of Public Project Revenue Bonds in the amount of $3,730,000
- Resolution 21-163: Establishing a $2,000,000 per occurrence limit on liability insurance coverage
- Public hearing for a variance to allow a 220 square foot structure 10 feet from a bluff at 1306 Quail Court
- Public hearing for a variance to allow 1,132 square feet of accessory structures at 215 Cedar Street South
- Final Assessment Hearing for the 2024 Improvement Project
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will approve a consent agenda including permits for community events, a resolution for a well siting study, and claims for the Fire Station Addition and Renovation Project.
- Approval of Fire Station Addition and Renovation Pay Request No. 2
- Resolution 24-153 for German Days Off-Site Charitable Gambling Permit
- Resolution 24-154 Authorizing Well Siting Study
- Amending Resolution 24-152 to join Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan
- Large Assembly Permit for Holiday Traditions at Court Square
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $2,570,000 General Obligation Improvement Bond to finance the 2024 Improvements Project, authorizing a wastewater resilience grant application, and deferring a special assessment for the Chatfield Commercial Park 1st Addition. The council will hold public hearings and vote on preliminary plats for the Belle Plaine Water Resource Recovery Facility and Prairie Park. Additional items include developer agreements for Brecken Place No. 2, a final plat for Blaha First Addition, an excavation permit, and joining the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan.
- Resolution 24-149: Issuance and sale of $2,570,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds for the 2024 Improvements Project.
- Resolution 24-140: Authorizing staff to apply for a Wastewater Resilience Grant.
- Resolution 24-150: Deferral of special assessment principal for Chatfield Commercial Park 1st Addition.
- Resolution 24-141: Approving a preliminary plat for Belle Plaine Water Resource Recovery Facility (public hearing).
- Resolution 24-142: Approving a preliminary plat for Prairie Park (public hearing).
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council meeting on September 3, 2024 will consider several consent‑agenda items and resolutions. Key actions include approving large assembly permits for the Scenic Byway River Run half‑marathon, Oktoberfest, and downtown Halloween events. The council will adopt Resolution 24‑137, which sets the preliminary 2025 tax levy, the 2025 preliminary budget, and a five‑year capital plan. Additional items include authorizing a street‑sweeper purchase and approving a private‑development contract with Brecken Place Townhomes II LLC.
- Approve large assembly permits for the Scenic Byway River Run half‑marathon (Oct 12, 2024), Oktoberfest (Oct 12, 2024), and downtown Halloween (Oct 31, 2023)
- Resolution 24‑136 – Approve contract for private development with Brecken Place Townhomes II LLC
- Resolution 24‑128 – Authorize purchase or lease of an Elgin Pelican street sweeper for Public Works
- Resolution 24‑129 – Authorize cooperative agreement with Scott County for pedestrian crossing at County Highway 3 and Enterprise Drive
- Resolution 24‑137 – Adopt the preliminary 2025 tax levy, the 2025 preliminary budget, and the 5‑year capital plan
City Council
The City Council will vote on a bid for a water well and raw water line project and hold public hearings regarding a property expansion and a preliminary plat. The body is also reviewing several ROSE Program loans and park improvements.
- Resolution 24-124: Award bid of $1,922,000.00 for Well No 5, Well House and Raw Water Line Project
- Resolution 24-121: Accept donation of $139,587.26 from Belle Plaine Festivals and Events for Union Square Park
- Public hearing for non-conformance expansion permit for a structure at 124 State Street East
- Public hearing for preliminary plat for Emma Krumbees Fourth Addition
- ROSE Program loan terms for 102 Meridian Street South, 201 Meridian Street South, and 106 Main Street East
City Council
The City Council will review a resolution to accept a 2025 library construction grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. The body will also process pay requests for pavement and improvement projects.
- Resolution 24-113: Accepting a Minnesota Department of Education Library Construction Grant 2025 for library improvements
- Pay Request No. 1: Pearson Brothers, Inc. for 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project
- Pay Request No. 5: Ryan Contracting Company for 2024 Improvement Project
- Pay Request No. 14: Ryan Contracting Company for 2023 Improvement Project
- Resolution 24-115: Accepting donations for the 2024 Hook, Line and Heroes Youth Fishing Event
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a housing tax increment financing district and the 2025 Improvement Project. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for a commercial structure and various administrative resolutions.
- Public hearing for Tax Increment Financing District No. 3-2 and modification to Municipal Development District No. 3
- Public hearing and Resolution 24-102 for the 2025 Improvement Project
- Conditional use permit for an 11,520 square foot accessory structure at 1051 Old Highway 169 Boulevard
- Resolution 24-111 establishing an annual fire relief benefit amount of $3,900
- Purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe 9C1 Police 4x4 for the Police Department
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on several land use items, including preliminary plats and a street vacation. The agenda also includes approving a major construction contract for the fire department and reviewing ROSE program loans.
- $2,901,091.00 contract award for Fire Department Facility Expansion to Project One Construction, Inc.
- Preliminary plat for Apple Acres Second Addition
- Partial vacation of Market Street North between Blocks 74 and 80
- ROSE Program loans for Neisen's Red Door Bar and Neisen Enterprises LLC
- Variance request for accessory structure size at 327 Chestnut Street South
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will review permit requests for the July Bar-B-Q Days celebration, including road closures and beer licenses. The council is also scheduled to consider resolutions for seasonal aquatic staff and write-in vote counting procedures. Additionally, members will discuss the preliminary engineering report for the 2025 Improvement Project.
- Permits and road closures for Bar-B-Q Days (July 19-21, 2024)
- Temporary On-Sale Strong Beer License for Bar-B-Q Days
- Resolution 24-085: Hiring seasonal lifeguards and aquatic staff
- Pay requests for Ryan Contracting regarding 2023 and 2024 improvement projects
- Resolution 24-083: Preliminary Engineering Report for the 2025 Improvement Project
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on a $87,392 contract for the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project and conditionally approve the preliminary plat and development plan for the Brecken Place Second Addition townhome project. The meeting also includes accepting the 2023 audit report and authorizing bids for a Fire Department facility addition.
- Resolution 24-067: Awarding bid for 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project to Pearson Bros., Inc. for $87,392.00
- Resolution 24-054: Conditionally approving preliminary plat for Brecken Place Second Addition
- Resolution 24-060: Conditionally approving development stage planned unit development plan for Brecken Place Second Addition
- Resolution 24-068: Authorizing Wold to seek bids for the Fire Department Facility Addition
- Resolution 24-069: Supporting funding request for Highway 25 at Main Street and Walnut Street Intersection Improvement Project
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning Outlot B of Wildflower Ridge Subd. #2 to a higher density district and approving a preliminary plat for a townhome development. The body will also authorize a $100,000 grant for police training and a $5.00 admission fee for the Aquatic Center's 5th anniversary. Consent agenda items include seasonal staff appointments and liquor license renewals.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 24-05 rezoning Outlot B, Wildflower Ridge Subd. #2 from R-3 to R-7 district
- Conditional approval of preliminary plat and PUD plan for Brecken Place Second Addition townhome development
- Resolution 24-056 accepting a $100,000 grant from MN Dept of Public Safety for police training
- Resolution 24-058 adopting special assessment for delinquent fire bills
- Authorization of $5.00 admission fee for Aquatic Center 5-year anniversary on August 3, 2024
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled to approve a consent agenda containing several resolutions and discuss the creation of a housing tax increment financing district. The primary business item involves consenting to the process for a 56-unit rental townhome development known as Brecken Place Second Addition. The meeting also includes department reports and the acceptance of a resignation from the fire department.
- Resolution 24-040 consents to the creation of a Housing Tax Increment Financing District for the 56-unit Brecken Place Second Addition development
- Resolution 24-039 approves terms of a ROSE Program Loan to JJL Landholdings LLC, Paul and Sherry Miller, dba Prairie Grille and Bowl at 235 Ash Street South
- Resolution 24-043 establishes a wage increase for Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, Aquatic Staff, and Lead Guards effective April 1, 2024
- Resolution 24-042 authorizes the purchase and installation of six new radio headsets for Belle Plaine Fire Department Engine 26
- Resolution 24-041 accepts a donation of $8,434.95 from the Belle Plaine Fire Relief Association for new radio headsets
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, a large assembly permit for a baseball tournament, firefighter appointments and a resignation, and a plat deadline extension. They will also consider disposing of a 2017 police squad car and receive department reports. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Large Assembly Permit for Belle Plaine Baseball State Amateur Tournament (Aug 16-Sep 2, 2024)
- Resolution 24-037 appointing Marcus Manser and Joseph Valiant as Fire Department Lieutenants
- Resolution 24-038 extending plat recording deadline for Buesgens Commercial Center Second Addition
- Accepting resignation of Firefighter Cole Sinnamon effective Feb 28, 2024
- Authorizing disposal of 2017 Chevrolet Caprice Police Department squad car
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council is holding a special continued meeting to hear an appeal of an administration policy decision. The agenda includes only this appeal, along with routine items like the pledge, roll call, and approval of the agenda. No other substantive business is listed.
- Continued appeal of administration policy decision
- Upcoming meetings: Design, City Council, Work Session, Presidential Primary
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed low-interest loan for CBBR Properties LLC and Baumgard, Rose & Associates PLLC. The body is also considering updates to city code regarding impoundment and fee schedules.
- Public hearing on $200,000 low interest loan for CBBR Properties LLC and Baumgard, Rose & Associates PLLC
- Ordinance 24-03 to amend fee schedules for impoundment and aquatic center fees
- Ordinance 24-02 to amend City Code Chapter 5, Section 501.06 regarding impoundment
- Resolution 24-029 for the sale of a 1998 Yamaha Venture 700 Triple Snowmobile, trailer, and rescue sled for $610.00
- Temporary on-sale liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Church at 200 E. Church Street
City Council
The Belle Plaine City Council will vote on a conditional use permit for a new retail store at 1201 Prosper Street and approve the final plat and planned unit development for the Hickory Grove Apartments. The meeting also includes the award of the 2024 Improvement Project bid and the purchase of security systems for Hickory Park facilities. Several commission appointments and department reports are also on the agenda.
- Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for 12,480 sq ft retail store at 1201 Prosper Street (Lot 1, Block 2 Jane Properties Subdivision)
- Approval of Final Plat and Planned Unit Development Plan for Hickory Grove Apartments
- Award of bid for the 2024 Improvement Project
- Purchase of Per Mar Security System and Cameras for Hickory Park Facilities
- Authorization of one-time public safety funding from the State of Minnesota
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions including professional and committee appointments and the appointment of a temporary acting city administrator. The body is also reviewing a new ordinance regarding public nuisances and sidewalk clearing.
- Ordinance 24-01 amending sidewalk clearing regulations
- Resolution 24-008 to accept $11,998.00 donation from Belle Plaine Baseball Association for Tiger Park benches
- Resolution 24-005 appointing Cynthia Smith Strack as Temporary Acting City Administrator
- Resolution 24-006 authorizing the 35th Annual Recycle/Clean Up Day for September 14, 2024
- Final pay request for BCM Construction, Inc. for the Chatfield Commercial Project