Cottage Grove public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will review several items including 2024 city fee updates and personnel policy changes. The agenda includes funding for playground equipment at Granada and West Draw Parks and ice rink upgrades at Glacial Valley Park. The council will also consider a $30,000 proposal for a compensation study.

• Playground equipment for Granada Park ($59,925) and West Draw Park ($53,832)
• Installation agreement with Michael Basich, Inc. for $37,476
• Glacial Valley Park ice rink board system amendment for $45,439
• 2024 City Fee updates effective January 1, 2024
• $30,000 compensation study proposal by Paypoint HR

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review applications for outdoor material storage at 7601 100th Street South and a mixed-income apartment development at 6850 East Point Douglas Road South. The meeting includes public hearings regarding these specific land use requests.

• Conditional Use Permit for Lumbermen's Outdoor Storage at 7601 100th Street South
• 25,000 square foot outdoor storage area with a 6-foot privacy fence
• Preliminary Plat, Site Plan Review, and PUD for Roers Companies Apartments at 6850 East Point Douglas Road South
• Proposed 144-unit mixed-income apartment building

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review several business items and reports. Discussion topics include the HRA levy, the Viewpoint Project, and a report regarding arena market implications.

• Hunden Partners - Arena Market Implications Study Findings
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Levy
• Dowdle Services Agreement
• Trellis Co. Project Memo
• Viewpoint Project

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The Commission will review winter programs and events. Action items include decisions regarding Mississippi Dunes Park naming and the Kingston Park building concept design.

• Mississippi Dunes Park Naming
• Kingston Park Building Concept Design
• E-Recreational Equipment Education Messaging
• Community Garden update

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2024 budget and property tax levy. The agenda includes a city council appointment, various license approvals, and several grant applications.

• Appointment of Monique Garza to City Council
• $91,695.10 for Nina's Park playground equipment
• $30,000 grant application for a Historic Context Study
• $10,000 grant application for interpretive signs
• $300 fine for Hy-Vee tobacco compliance violation

Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet to approve the 2024 budget. The agenda includes a review of 2023 Q2 and Q3 lodging tax revenue and presentations on holiday events. The bureau will also discuss the Dowdle Commissioned Art Program.

• 2024 Budget Approval
• 2023 Q2 and Q3 Lodging Tax and Other Revenue review
• Presentation on Holiday Events
• 2023 Food Truck Festival Recap
• Dowdle Commissioned Art Program

Public Services Commission

The commission will review previous meeting minutes and hear a presentation. Business items include the Snowmobile Club Annual Meeting and a Cannabis/Tobacco update.

• Approval of May 15, 2023 minutes
• Approval of September 11, 2023 minutes
• Snowmobile Club Annual Meeting
• Cannabis/Tobacco Update

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of a candidate to fill a vacant seat. Staff recommended conducting the selection process as outlined in an attached memo.

• City Council vacant seat appointment

City Council

The City Council will review a construction contract for the Public Works Utilities and Engineering building. The meeting also includes discussions on Local Option Sales Tax proposals and potential litigation regarding DuPont and 3M drinking water.

• Construction contract with Kraus Anderson for the Public Works Utilities and Engineering building
• $73,899.86 final payment to Miller Excavating, Inc for the Goodview Water Main Project
• Appointment of Jon Pritchard as Deputy Director of Public Safety – Fire Chief
• Street name change in Southeast Industrial Park 3rd Addition
• Lease agreements with Minnesota National Guard Armory for 2024 election dates

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The commission will conduct a stakeholder review for the Kingston Park building conceptual design. Action items include decisions on Mississippi Dunes Park naming, 2024 playground replacements, and e-recreational equipment. The agenda also includes updates on community gardens and cannabis/tobacco use in public spaces.

• Kingston Park Building Conceptual Design Stakeholder Review
• Mississippi Dunes Park Naming
• 2024 Playground Replacements
• E-Recreational Equipment
• Cannabis/Tobacco Use in Public Spaces update

General

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding a proposed development project by Roers Companies. The discussion includes building height and requested Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance.

• Workshop: Development Project by Roers Companies
• Discussion of proposed building height
• Discussion of requested TIF assistance

City Council

The Council will consider ordinances prohibiting cannabis use on public property and smoking in parks. Public hearings are scheduled regarding pavement management and street reconstruction plans. The agenda also includes commission appointments and a contract increase for Glacial Valley Park.

• Ordinance prohibiting cannabis use on public property and smoking/vaping in parks
• Street Reconstruction and Overlay Plan public hearing and bond issuance
• Glacial Valley Park contract increase of $52,244.50
• Use of seven SAC credits for Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins at 7584 80th Street South
• Approval of two additional Sergeant positions for the 2024 budget

General

The committee will review a concept design for a historical display case. The agenda also includes updates on a Certified Local Government grant application and the Preserve MN 2023 conference.

• Historical Display Case Concept Design Review
• Certified Local Government Grant Application update
• Preserve MN 2023 Conference Report

City Council

The City Council will consider declaring a vacancy following the resignation of Councilmember Dennis. The agenda also includes approvals for several grant applications, land acquisitions, and final payments for construction projects.

• Declaration of a council vacancy following Councilmember Dennis's resignation
• Final payment of $81,769.11 to Miller Excavating Inc. for Hamlet Park Phase 3
• Final payment of $27,322.28 to Bituminous Roadways Inc. for the 2023 Mill and Overlay Project
• Authorization to apply for a grant up to $35,000.00 for the Fire Department
• Approval of a HUD grant agreement for the Shoppes at Cottage View Project

City Council

The City Council will hold a swearing-in and badge ceremony. Staff recommended performing the ceremony for Tou Vue, Sam Lemay, Casey Banken, Nick Linder, Bill King, Ben Ferderer, Richard Green, Emile Langer, Sam Anderson, and Terry Johnson.

• Swearing-in and badge ceremony for ten individuals

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including reestablishing election precincts and updating the Personnel Policy. The agenda also includes discussions on a street reconstruction plan and pavement management project costs.

• Resolution 2023-126: Reestablishing election precincts and adding an 8th polling location at Cottage Grove Elementary
• Resolution 2023-117: Updating the Personnel Policy
• Acceptance of a $460.00 Historic Preservation Grant from the Minnesota Department of Administration
• Resolution 2023-120: Restricting parking on the south side of Hillside Trail near 83rd Street
• Resolution 2023-121 and 2023-124: Declaring costs and calling for a public hearing regarding the 2023 Pavement Management Project

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will address adult use cannabis regulations and recreational electronic vehicle usage. The agenda also includes a naming item for Mississippi Dunes Park.

• Adult Use Cannabis Regulations
• Recreational Electronic Vehicle Usage
• Mississippi Dunes Park Naming

General

The City Council will conduct a workshop regarding the Mississippi Landing Concept Plan submitted by Rachel Development. The council is scheduled to review the plan and consider approving a Preliminary Development Agreement with Rachel Development, Inc.

• Mississippi Landing Concept Plan Review – Rachel Development
• Preliminary Development Agreement with Rachel Development, Inc.

The City Council held a special meeting to review an updated Concept Plan for the Mississippi Landing area submitted by Rachel Development, Inc. The session consisted of a presentation regarding site topography, lot types, and housing price points. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the provided text.

City Council

The City Council will consider a $12.5 million state bonding request for the County Road 19A and 100th Street Realignment Project. The agenda also includes discussions on street reconstruction plans and THC beverages at liquor establishments. Additionally, the council will review property tax levies and various development agreements.

• $12,500,000 state bonding request for County Road 19A & 100th Street Realignment Project
• $55,561.00 contract for Pine Tree Valley Park sports lighting installation
• Resolution to terminate participation in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan
• Application for a $210,000 DNR ReLeaf Community Forestry Grant
• Adoption of the preliminary 2023 property tax levy

The City Council approved a preliminary maximum property tax levy for 2024, which represents an 11.99% increase to approximately $23.1 million. The council also accepted public safety donations and approved several service agreements and licenses via a consent agenda.

• Adopted preliminary 2024 property tax levy of approximately $23.1 million (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 for fitness equipment and $1,405.56 for K9 equipment donations (5-0)
• Approved $55,561 agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for Pine Tree Valley Park (5-0)
• Authorized application for $12.5 million in Capital Budget Bonding Funds for County Road 19A/100th Street Realignment (5-0)
• Approved $3,953,916.74 in disbursements for 7-27-2023 through 8-30-2023 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of two 2024 Dodge Durangos and four 2024 Ford Explorers (5-0)
• Appointed Pradeep Bhat to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Tabled Kwik Trip Development Escrow Agreement pending additional information

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review development updates and contract amendments. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a land sale to Kwik Trip, Inc.

• Second Amendment to Contract for NorthPoint BGO Cottage Grove Logistics Park, LLC
• Third Amendment to the Purchase Agreement - Ryan Companies
• Facade Improvement Program
• Public Hearing: Kwik Trip, Inc. Land Sale

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a moratorium on adult-use cannabis businesses. The agenda also includes contract changes for street and utility improvements and new ordinances for keeping bees.

• Public hearing on an interim ordinance prohibiting adult-use cannabis businesses
• $110,851.00 contract increase for South District Street & Utilities Improvement
• $181,000.00 settlement payment for East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue project
• New ordinance allowing the keeping of bees on agricultural and residential lots
• Addition of an 8th polling location at Cottage Grove Elementary

The City Council approved a series of consent items including fire safety grants, liquor and tobacco licenses, and street improvement change orders. The council also approved $2.5M in disbursements and held a public hearing regarding a moratorium on adult-use cannabis businesses.

• Approved $124,022 FEMA grant for home fire safety (5-0)
• Approved tobacco and liquor licenses for Wine, Bourbon & More pending lease proof (4-0)
• Approved $181,000 settlement for East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue project (5-0)
• Approved $110,851 contract increase for South District Street & Utilities project (5-0)
• Approved $32,500 change order for West Draw Water Tower tank mixer (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-102 adding an 8th polling location at Cottage Grove Elementary (5-0)
• Approved $2,517,310.57 in disbursements for 7-29-2023 through 8-16-2023 (5-0)
• Accepted $15,960 Marathon Community Investment Grant (5-0)

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The commission will review an RC track proposal for Pine Coulee Park and a matching funds request for a bike park. The agenda also includes actions regarding Mississippi Dunes park naming, grants, and signage. Additionally, the meeting features progress updates on Oltman Middle School Park and the Ice Arena solar project.

• RC track proposal at Pine Coulee Park
• Matching funds program request for a bike park
• Mississippi Dunes park naming, grants, and signage
• Oltman Middle School Park development update
• Ice Arena solar project update

Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation

The Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will review progress on several historical projects. The meeting also includes research inquiries regarding local historic sites.

• William Crockett Plaque Ceremony update
• Crockett Fields at Hamlet Park Entrance Sign update
• Historical Display Case update
• Old People's Home and Cemetery research

City Council

The Cottage Grove City Council will review several items including a major water treatment plant contract and utility franchise fee ordinances. The council is also scheduled to consider grant applications, park payments, and service agreements.

• Awarding $39,078,155.00 bid to Rice Lake Construction Group for Low Zone Water Treatment Plant Project
• Authorizing a grant application up to $215,000 for Mississippi Dunes landscape restoration
• Final payment of $34,962.90 to Pember Companies, Inc. for Oakwood Park Improvements
• Adopting ordinances regarding electric and gas franchise fees with Northern States Power and CenterPoint Energy
• Approving a streetlight service agreement with Collins Electrical

City Council

The City Council will discuss the possible adoption of an interim ordinance regarding adult-use cannabis businesses and use on public property. The council will also hold a workshop to provide feedback and direction for the 2024 budget.

• Interim ordinance discussion for cannabis business prohibitions
• Ordinance discussion for cannabis use on public property
• 2024 Budget Workshop

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the potential adoption of an interim ordinance to prohibit new cannabis businesses and an ordinance banning cannabis use in public places. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Planning Commission

The Cottage Grove Planning Commission is reviewing applications for amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan regarding wastewater management. The commission will also discuss a zoning text amendment to remove bees from the Agricultural Use definition.

• Zoning text amendment (TA2023-014) to remove bees from Agricultural Use definition
• Wastewater Management section amendment for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Map update showing sewer connections to South Washington County Interceptor

The Planning Commission approved a zoning text amendment to remove certain animals from the Agricultural Use definition to allow for a new city ordinance. The commission also approved updates to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan regarding wastewater management and sewer connections.

• Approved zoning definition Text Amendment TA2023-014 to remove bees, honey, chickens, ducks, and eggs from Agricultural Use definition (6-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment CP2023-015 for Water Resource Chapter wastewater flow calculations and sewer map updates (6-0)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from June 26, 2023 (6-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting closed to the public. The Council will receive an update regarding acquisition and eminent domain litigation for the East Point Douglas/Jamaica project.

• Update on East Point Douglas/Jamaica project acquisition and eminent domain litigation

The City Council conducted a closed workshop to discuss attorney-client privilege regarding East Pt Douglas/Jamaica eminent domain litigation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Held closed workshop regarding East Pt Douglas/Jamaica eminent domain litigation

City Council

The City Council is considering a $2,036,796 bid award for the Grange Trunk Water Main Project. The agenda also includes reviews of senior housing at 7601 79th Street South and an industrial building for Hohenstein Distribution. Additionally, council members will discuss proposed changes to gas and electric franchise fees.

• $2,036,796 bid award for the Grange Trunk Water Main Project to Ryan Contracting Co.
• 52-unit affordable senior housing development at 7601 79th Street South
• $122,800 settlement payment for the East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue project
• $121,664.45 contract award to Hydro-Klean, LLC for pavement management jetting and televising
• Proposed franchise fee change from $1.65 monthly to 2.75% of gas and electric bills

The City Council proclaimed August 1, 2023, as Night to Unite and approved a series of consent items including board appointments, liquor licenses, and infrastructure contracts. A variance for a shed setback at 6761 93rd Bay South was pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Proclaimed Tuesday, August 1, 2023, as Night to Unite (5-0)
• Approved temporary on-sale 3.2% malt liquor license for Cottage Grove Lions Club (5-0)
• Authorized single occasion gambling permit for South St. Paul Lions Club (5-0)
• Appointed Thomas Tschida and Obed Jean-Baptiste to the Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Appointed Justin Waterman to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-101 accepting 2nd Quarter 2023 donations (5-0)
• Approved $122,800 settlement payment for East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue project (5-0)
• Awarded 2024 Pavement Management Project to Hydro-Klean, LLC for $121,664.45 (5-0)

Public Services Commission

The Public Services Commission will review minutes from May 15, 2023. The meeting includes presentations regarding a construction update and an update on the 3M settlement.

• Construction Update presentation
• 3M Settlement Update presentation
• Approval of May 15, 2023, minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to provide direction regarding the 2024 Operating Budget and Property Tax Levy. The council will also review recommendations for the Cottage Grove Fire Department Staffing Plan and discuss the dissolution of the Fire Relief Association.

• 2024 Operating Budget and Property Tax Levy workshop
• Cottage Grove Fire Department Staffing Plan review
• Dissolution of Fire Relief Association

The City Council held a special meeting to receive a high-level presentation on the 2024 Operating Budget, Property Tax Levy, and Fire Department Staffing Plan. No formal actions were taken; the session served as a workshop to review financial variables, cash balances, and population growth projections.

Economic Development Authority

The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority will discuss economic development updates and reports from the ICSC 2023 Tradeshow. The agenda also includes a review of a proposal from Hunden Partners.

• Hunden Partners Proposal
• ICSC 2023 Tradeshow updates
• Economic Development Update/Business Inquiry
• Approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council approved the meeting agenda. The council received a presentation on the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which received a clean audit opinion and marked the 32nd consecutive year the city received a national award for the document.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several municipal contracts, including sewer cleaning and road repairs. The council also approved the Mississippi Landing final plat and the return of builder escrow funds to homeowners in the Parkview Pointe development.

• Approved 2023 Sewer Cleaning contract to Hydro-Vac, Inc. for $36,096.77
• Approved Hardwood Avenue Turn Lane Repairs to OMG Midwest dba Minnesota Paving and Materials for $49,980
• Approved Final Plat for Mississippi Landing
• Approved Resolution 2023-080 for purchase of 19.1 acres of future park and open space
• Authorized $950,000 MIF payment and loan forgiveness for Up North Plastics
• Approved $32,117 LVC proposal for low-voltage wiring and surveillance systems
• Approved SWWD agreements for Hamlet Park Pond sediment removal (~$75,000) and Ideal Avenue South/110th Street South stormwater re-use (~$206,376)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-077 to use escrowed funds for Parkview Pointe improvements

City Council

The City Council received a report on a proposed 52-unit affordable senior housing project at 7601 79th Street. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on design updates, funding gaps, and potential financing options.

• Received report on revised Trellis Co. project information

City Council

The City Council approved the final plat and development agreement for Ravine Crossing and authorized several professional service contracts. The council also issued proclamations for Emergency Medical Services Week and National Public Works Week.

• Proclaimed May 21-27, 2023 as Emergency Medical Services Week (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 21-27, 2023 as National Public Works Week (5-0)
• Approved April 19, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved issuance of rental licenses for listed properties
• Approved workplace safety consultant agreement with SafeAssure
• Approved insurance broker agreement with First National Insurance
• Authorized Public Safety to accept $14,000 UASI grant for hazardous materials and rescue equipment
• Approved Final Plat and Development Agreement for Ravine Crossing

City Council

The City Council held a special closed meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged communication regarding the East Pt Douglas/Jamaica project. No public decisions were recorded.

• Closed meeting for attorney-client privilege regarding East Pt Douglas/Jamaica project

City Council

The council unanimously accepted a donated AED/SaveStation from Teddy's Heart Foundation, to be placed at Woodridge Park. The donation honors Teddy Dowdle, who died of sudden cardiac arrest at the park in 2022. The council also approved proclamations for Historic Preservation Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month, and presented the Historic Preservationist of the Year award to Frances Ratzlaff.

• Accepted AED/SaveStation donation from Teddy's Heart Foundation, Inc. (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Historic Preservation Month (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month (5-0)
• Presented 2023 Historic Preservationist of the Year Award to Frances Ratzlaff

City Council

The City Council approved the sale of $7,815,000 in General Obligation Improvement and Tax Abatement Bonds to fund the Glacial Valley Park building and the 2023 Pavement Management Project. The city also received a AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor’s. Additionally, the council approved several infrastructure contracts and proclaimed Arbor Day.

• Approved $7,815,000 bond sale to Piper Sandler (5-0)
• Proclaimed Friday, April 28, 2023, as Arbor Day (5-0)
• Awarded $54,372.30 street striping project to Sir Lines-A-Lot LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $79,605.00 crack sealing project to Northwest Asphalt and Maintenance (5-0)
• Awarded $36,706 tree planting contract to Hoffman & McNamara (5-0)
• Terminated local emergency declared March 15, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved $475,252.51 in disbursements (5-0)
• Approved $56,734.00 Municipal Recycling Grant Distribution (5-0)

City Council

The Council awarded a $2.9M pavement management contract and approved a plan to move Xcel power lines underground via a residential surcharge. They also authorized the design phase for a new Utility & Engineering Division building and proclaimed April as Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month.

• Awarded 2023 Pavement Management Project to OMG Midwest, Inc. for $2,939,954.36 (5-0)
• Approved Xcel undergrounding project funded by a City Requested Facilities Surcharge (CRFS) Rider (4-1)
• Authorized preparation of plans and specifications for Utility & Engineering Division building (4-1)
• Proclaimed April 2023 as Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month (5-0)
• Approved $45,675.00 contract to Brock White for crack sealant material (5-0)
• Approved $1,574,893.58 in disbursements for period 3-17-2023 through 4-04-2023 (5-0)
• Requested SWOT analysis for Holcim annexation petition of 119.5 acres (5-0)
• Appointed Derek Rasmussen to Planning Commission and Jenny Olson to Public Services Commission (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Washington County to review the 3,100-page closure plan for the 3M hazardous waste incinerator. No formal votes were taken; the session served as a technical briefing and a forum for council members to express concerns regarding historical contamination and oversight.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was a workshop/presentation

City Council

The City Council approved $8.17 million in General Obligation and Tax Abatement Bonds for pavement management and a new building at Glacial Valley Park. The Council also awarded a $8.59 million road reconstruction contract and approved a new drive-through carwash site plan.

• Approved $8.17M General Obligation and Tax Abatement Bonds (5-0)
• Approved property tax abatements for Hinton Heights Apartments and Summerhill commercial properties (5-0)
• Awarded $8,592,152.15 road reconstruction contract for East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue to Meyer Contracting, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan, PUD, and Conditional Use Permit for Rocket Carwash at 8647/8649 East Point Douglas Road South (5-0)
• Appointed Evan Frazier as Planning Commission Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Tracy Jenson and Nathan Lotts to the Public Services Commission (5-0)
• Approved $1,655,799.90 in disbursements (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 from Water Utility Fund for 2023 Water Conservation Program (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special closed meeting to discuss active criminal investigative data and attorney-client privileged communications. No public decisions or votes on policy were recorded.

• Approved motion to close the meeting for discussion of criminal investigative data and attorney-client privilege

City Council

The City Council approved a consent agenda including several retail tobacco and cannabinoid licenses, park naming and maintenance contracts, and commission appointments. The council also authorized a $101,150 settlement for Parcel 12 and approved $2.76M in disbursements.

• Approved retail tobacco licenses for 4G LLC, Releaf Plus, and TD Retail Group, LLC
• Approved Intoxicating Cannabinoid License for TD Retail Group, LLC (DBA High North Dispensary)
• Approved naming the North Trailway Loop in Hamlet Park 'The Olson Memorial Trail'
• Authorized $79,982 contract with FPI Paving Contractors Inc. for Hamlet Park asphalt replacement
• Awarded $15,525 tree clearing contract to Precision Landscape and Tree, Inc.
• Awarded city-wide sweeping project to Mike McPhillips, Inc. at $117 per hour
• Authorized $101,150 settlement payment and easement for Parcel 12
• Approved disbursements for 02-15-2023 through 02-22-2023 totaling $2,764,058.42

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to receive a business plan update from River Oaks staff. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council awarded the 2025 Pavement Management Project to McNamara Contracting, Inc. and approved a $26,000 crisis communications plan. The council also authorized several public safety grants and a new School Resource Officer agreement with District 833.

• Awarded 2025 Pavement Management Project to McNamara Contracting, Inc. ($2,739,406.95)
• Approved $26,000 crisis communications plan from Eckberg Lammers
• Approved $5,000 purchase of Active Net Connect App for Parks & Recreation
• Approved $13,500 facility condition assessment for City Hall and Central Fire buildings
• Approved $4,290 fire suppression maintenance agreement with NOVA Fire Protection
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 7701 100th Street South
• Authorized application for five public safety grants, including COPS Hiring and Wellness
• Accepted $2,500 grant from MN Chiefs of Police Foundation for Youth Academy

City Council

The City Council and senior staff conducted a leadership retreat on January 28, 2023, focused on long-range visionary thinking. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken; the session served as an ideation process to generate strategic themes for future development.

• Discussed 'Big Idea' of creating a City Center with entertainment and mass transit
• Discussed 'Big Idea' of expanding business support to diversify the tax base
• Discussed 'Big Idea' of fostering an inclusive community and welcoming environment
• Discussed 'Big Idea' of accentuating the natural environment for marketing and usage

City Council

The City Council expressed support for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application ranging from $1.35M to $1.8M for a proposed 120-unit workforce housing development by MWF Properties. The project, located on the Zywiec 40, would include a mix of market-rate and affordable units at 50% and 80% Area Median Income (AMI).

• Supported TIF application range of $1.35M to $1.8M for MWF rental housing project

City Council

The City Council approved the plat and site plan for a new RJ Schinner distribution facility, including a 126,200 square foot building with future expansion options. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and business license renewals via a consent agenda.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for Southeast Industrial Park Third Addition (5-0)
• Approved site plan for RJ Schinner industrial development (5-0)
• Approved $2,169,924.30 in disbursements for Jan 1-13, 2023 (5-0)
• Awarded $127,450.00 contract to Millerbernd Manufacturing for signal pole infrastructure (5-0)
• Awarded $12,495.00 contract to Capra’s Utilities, Inc. for water service work at 7387 65th Street (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of 2023 business licenses (5-0)
• Approved Antenna Site Lease Agreement with DISH Wireless (5-0)
• Nominated Sharon Doucette to the South Washington Watershed District Board of Managers (5-0)

City Council

The Council discussed a proposed 0.5% local option sales tax to fund improvements at Hamlet Park, Mississippi Dunes Park, and River Oaks Golf Course. No formal votes were taken on the projects, but the Council agreed to move the proposal forward for a potential resolution on January 18, 2023.

• Tabled meeting with local legislators to 2023-01-18
• Agreed to move 0.5% sales tax proposal to January 18 agenda
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special closed meeting to receive an attorney-client privilege update on acquisition and eminent domain litigation for the East Point Douglas/Jamaica project. No public decisions were recorded.

• Closed meeting for attorney-client privilege update on East Point Douglas/Jamaica project litigation

City Council

The City Council administered the Oath of Office to Council Members Dave Thiede, Tony Khambata, and Steve Dennis. The Council also approved a series of administrative actions via the consent agenda, including business and rental licenses and several infrastructure payments.

• Administered Oath of Office to Council Members Dave Thiede, Tony Khambata, and Steve Dennis
• Approved Resolution 2023-006 for 2023 business license renewals
• Approved issuance of rental licenses
• Adopted 2023 Legislative Agenda
• Approved $12,460.34 final payment for 2021 Mill & Overlay Project (Resolution 2023-001)
• Approved $195,000 Change Order #1 for South District Trunk Storm Sewer Project
• Awarded $77,583.00 contract for East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue Project to Traffic Control Corporation (Resolution 2023-003)
• Authorized acceptance of FY2022 UASI Competitive Grant for $53,736.00