Dassel public meetings in 2020
23 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a revolving Economic Development Authority (EDA) loan for Red Rooster Foods. The only business item is the loan approval, with the promissory note attached for review. This is a single-item agenda focused on a financial decision.
- Approve Red Rooster Foods Revolving EDA Loan
- Promissory note attached for loan agreement
Dassel City Council EDA Meeting
The Dassel City Council EDA is meeting to consider a revolving loan request from Ryan, Red Rooster Foods. The agenda includes a loan agreement and promissory note for review. This is the only substantive business item on the agenda.
- Revolving loan request from Ryan, Red Rooster Foods
- Loan agreement and promissory note (Red_Rooster_Foods_Loan_Agreement-Promisory_Note_2020.docx)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, reports, and several business items. Key actions include approving claims and a pay request, designating the 2021 polling location, and considering an extension of the community health emergency closure resolution. The council will also discuss a nuisance complaint, water ordinance amendments, and an EDA loan request.
- Payment of claims totaling $370,983.90
- Approve Pay Request #4 to Kuechle Underground Inc for $92,462.80
- Resolution establishing 2021 polling location
- Extend Community Health Emergency Closures (Resolution 2020-009)
- EDA Loan Request - Red Rooster Foods
Truth in Taxation Hearing
The city is conducting a Truth in Taxation hearing regarding the 2021 General Fund budget and levy. This meeting serves as the formal process to review the proposed budget and tax levy for the upcoming year.
- Truth in Taxation Hearing - 2021 General Fund Levy & Budget
Regular City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council will hold a public hearing on amending Section 156.03 of the city code regarding the Heritage Preservation Commission. They will also discuss a community health emergency plan, including building closures and non-essential staffing, and consider consent agenda items including claims and a pay request.
- Public hearing on City Code Amendment Section 156.03 (Heritage Preservation Commission)
- Payment of claims totaling $848,093.04
- Pay Request #3 to Kuechle Underground Inc for $494,866.67
- Discussion of community health emergency plan, building closures, and non-essential staffing
Special City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the general election votes and adopt a resolution certifying the results. They will also discuss the 2021 preliminary levy and budget, including wage increase options. Additionally, they will review a notification from the Minnesota Department of Health for Meeker County officials and community health emergency documents.
- Canvass General Election Votes & Adopt Resolution 2020-019
- 2021 Preliminary Levy & Budget Discussion with levy comparison worksheet
- MN Department of Health Notification for Meeker County Officials
- Community Health Emergency Plan review
Dassel City Council EDA Meeting
The Dassel City Council EDA will consider approving CARES Act business grants, purchasing a fire department gear washer and dryer, and upgrading drinking fountains at three locations. The meeting also includes a review of CARES Act expenses and anticipated costs.
- Approval of CARES Act business grants
- Fire department gear washer and dryer: $21,249.15 total (equipment and shipping $16,249.15, plumbing/electrical $5,000)
- Drinking fountain upgrades at Bandstand park, City Hall, and History Center: $5,161 equipment plus $2,000 installation
- Review of CARES Act expenses and amount to be returned to Meeker County
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a single business item: an application for a lot split (lot line adjustment) for the Dassel Church of Christ at 100 Parker Ave. The agenda includes a public hearing and a staff report. No other substantive items are listed.
- Application for lot split by Dassel Church of Christ, 100 Parker Ave
- Public hearing on the lot split application
- Staff report attached (Dassel_Church.pdf)
Special City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to accept Aaron Peterson's resignation, authorize advertising for a full-time Public Works Worker, and review and discuss the preliminary 2021 General Fund Budget and Levy. The agenda includes only these business items and is otherwise procedural.
- Accept Aaron Peterson's resignation effective 10/5/2020
- Authorize Clerk to advertise for Full-Time Public Works Worker position
- Review & discuss 2021 General Fund Budget & Levy
Regular City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council will meet to approve minutes, claims, and pay requests, and discuss a funding request for bathroom repairs at Saints Field. The agenda includes reports from various departments and committees, and a public forum for residents.
- Payment of claims totaling $697,649.49
- Final pay request #12 to Municipal Builders, Inc. for $25,000 (WTP)
- Pay request #1 to Kuechle Underground Inc for $372,409.12 (2020 Improvement Project)
- DCBA funding request for bathroom repairs at Saints Field
- Public hearing on American Legion Post 364 sign request
Dassel City Council EDA Meeting
The Dassel City Council EDA is meeting to consider a CARES Act Grant Application, which includes a policy and application for relief grants for Dassel businesses. This is the only substantive business item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.
- CARES Act Grant Application for Dassel businesses
- Policy & Application document attached
Special City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council will meet to review the preliminary general fund budget and levy for 2021. This meeting is a special session focused on these financial items.
- 2021 Preliminary General Fund Budget & Levy
Dassel Fire Advisory Board
The Dassel Fire Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and agenda, hear reports from the Fire Chief and Clerk/Treasurer, and discuss fire department activities, staffing, recruiting, and finances. Key items include reviewing 2019 year-end revenues and expenditures, 2020 year-to-date figures, and a preliminary 2022 budget and contracts. The meeting is open for public comment during the Open Forum.
- Review 2019 year-end revenues and expenditures (audited)
- Review 2020 year-to-date revenues and expenditures (through July)
- Discuss preliminary 2022 fire budget and contracts
- Fire Chief's report on activities, staffing, and recruiting options
- Next meeting set for January 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission is reconvening its August 4 meeting to hear question-and-answer sessions from four firms that responded to a request for proposals (RFP). The firms will present via Zoom at scheduled times. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- RFP Q&A with Houseal & Lavigne (John Houseal & Nick Davis) at 6:00 pm
- RFP Q&A with MSA (Chris Janson & Claire) at 6:30 pm
- RFP Q&A with WSB (Molly Just) at 7:00 pm
- RFP Q&A with Bolton & Menk (Rose Schroeder) at 7:30 pm
Regular City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2020, covering routine approvals and several business items. Key actions include approving claims and pay requests, a resolution on bond regulations, and a $1.5 million fund transfer. The council will also discuss CARES Act relief grants, a new sheriff contract, and an elevator repair quote.
- Approve claims totaling $980,073.38
- Transfer $1,525,000 from 4M Fund to Perennial Bank
- Consider Meeker County CARES Act Relief Fund grants
- Review 2021-2022 Meeker County Sheriff Contract
- Quote for Museum elevator repair
Regular City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council is holding its regular meeting, with a continued public hearing on a nuisance ordinance for 520 Simon Ave. The council will also consider approving claims totaling $1,023,855.23 and a pay request of $76,922.13 to Municipal Builders Inc. Staff reports cover routine updates and specific items like the lift station generator replacement and a quiet title action.
- Continued public hearing on nuisance ordinance for 520 Simon Ave
- Payment of claims totaling $1,023,855.23
- Pay request #10 to Municipal Builders Inc for $76,922.13
- Discussion of lift station generator replacement and SCADA systems
- Update on Gillman property quiet title action
Special City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a nuisance ordinance violation at 520 Simon Ave. and to receive an update on the Lake Street storm sewer easement. The agenda is brief and contains only these two substantive items.
- Public hearing on nuisance ordinance violation at 520 Simon Ave.
- Update on Lake Street storm sewer easement
Special City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly amend the Mayoral Proclamation and Community Health Emergency Plan related to COVID-19. Building closures that expired May 1, 2020, are addressed, with City Hall and the Museum remaining closed to the public and a rotating staff schedule maintained. Non-essential museum staff are to stay at home until May 18, 2020. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.
- Discuss/amend Mayoral Proclamation & Community Health Emergency Plan
- Building closures expire 5/1/2020 per Council action on 3/17/2020
- City Hall and Museum remain closed to the public
- Rotating schedule with city hall staff maintained
- Stay at Home status for non-essential museum staff until May 18, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council will consider allowing library staff to offer curbside service before the May 1 building reopening, and will review a $1.446 million claims list plus a $375,915 pay request. The meeting also includes a public hearing on an easement vacation and a closed session for legal advice on storm sewer real estate. Most agenda items are routine approvals and reports.
- Public hearing on Pokornowski easement vacation
- Payment of claims totaling $1,446,214.18
- Pay request #7 to Municipal Builders Inc for $375,915.00
- Library Board request to start curbside service April 27
- Closed session on Lake Street storm sewer real estate
Regular City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items including claims, a construction pay request, and the 2021 fire fund budget. They will also hear updates on COVID-19 from Meeker County Public Health, an odor mitigation update at Nelson Tubs, and consider a proposal for the Discover Dassel project. The agenda includes several monthly staff reports and a consent agenda with multiple approvals.
- Payment of claims totaling $595,752.36
- Pay Request #6 to Municipal Builders Inc for $340,393.55
- Approve 2021 Fire Fund Budget
- Approve pyrotechnics contract for Red Rooster Days
- Update on odor mitigation at Nelson Tubs, 961 1st St
Dassel City Council EDA Meeting
The Dassel City Council EDA will consider two business items: Summit Hills outlots and a proposed South Side storm sewer retention pond. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive actions listed.
- Summit Hills outlots discussion with attached auction information
- South Side storm sewer retention pond proposal with attached map
Regular City Council Meeting
The Dassel City Council will consider routine approvals including payments, a resignation and appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and temporary liquor licenses. A public hearing is listed but no item is specified. The meeting also includes reports from committees and staff, and a performance review for the Public Works Director.
- Payment of claims totaling $214,786.97
- Approve Pay Request #5 to Municipal Builders Inc for $214,300.00
- Accept Sherri Bjork's resignation from Planning & Zoning Commission and appoint Brian Bondhus to fill the term
- Approve temporary liquor licenses for Cokato Dassel Lions Club events at Dassel History Center on March 13 and April 4
- Public Works Director Otten annual review
Special City Council Meeting
This special City Council meeting is closed to the public to continue preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against an individual, a process that began in a previous closed meeting on December 30, 2019. The closure is authorized under Minnesota Statutes 13D, Subd. 2 (b). No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Minnesota Statutes 13D, Subd. 2 (b)
- Continuation of allegations review from December 30, 2019 closed meeting