Dassel public meetings in 2022

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed 2023 Enterprise Fund budgets, which cover the Fire, Water, Sewer, Storm Water, and Liquor funds. This is a business item for discussion and potential action, though no specific decisions are listed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with only roll call and adjournment on the agenda.

• Review of 2023 Fire Fund budget
• Review of 2023 Water Fund budget
• Review of 2023 Sewer Fund budget
• Review of 2023 Storm Water Fund budget
• Review of 2023 Liquor Fund budget

The Council reviewed proposed 2023 budgets for the Fire, Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Liquor Funds. The proposed water and sewer budgets include 3% rate increases.

• Reviewed 2023 Enterprise Fund budgets (Fire, Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Liquor)

Truth in Taxation Hearing

The Dassel City Council is holding a Truth in Taxation hearing to review and likely approve the 2023 General Fund Budget and the final property tax levy certification. This is the public's opportunity to comment on the proposed tax levy before it is finalized.

• 2023 General Fund Budget review
• 2023 Final Levy Certification

The Council reviewed the proposed 2023 General Fund budget and levy. It was decided to reduce the final levy by $7,303.

• Reduced 2023 General Fund final levy by $7,303

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will vote on the final 2023 city budget and levy, approve enterprise fund budgets, and consider several public requests including a roof overhang encroachment, an odor complaint, and a parking issue. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and licenses.

• Resolution 2022-024 adopting final city budget and levy for 2023
• Approve 2023 Enterprise Fund Budgets
• Payment of claims totaling $1,377,876.21
• Request for roof overhang encroachment agreement at 121 Parker Ave
• Liquor license applications for Cokato Dassel Lions Club events on Feb 11 and Mar 24, 2023

The Council approved the 2023 General Fund budget and Enterprise Fund budgets. They also authorized legal action for nuisance abatement and odor enforcement, and approved a roof encroachment agreement.

• Adopted 2023 General Fund budget of $1,223,124 and reduced levy to 905,019 (3-0)
• Approved 2023 Water, Sewer, Storm and Liquor Fund budgets (3-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $1,377,876.21 (3-0)
• Authorized Attorney Greenley to file paperwork against 520 Simon Ave for nuisance abatement costs (3-0)
• Authorized Attorney Greenley to research nuisance ordinance enforcement for Nelson Tubs facility odor
• Approved encroachment agreement for roof overhang at 121 Parker Ave (3-0)
• Approved Limited, Non-Exclusive Lease with Ray Zimmermann for Outlot B, Summit Hills (3-0)
• Approved bi-annual Pay Equity Compliance Report (3-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing public requests to close 3rd St & Atlantic Ave and to implement a 'no train horn zone'. The council will also review and potentially approve several contracts and agreements, including the Meeker County Sheriff's contract, a hockey rink lease, and a trail memorandum of understanding.

• Payment of claims totaling $2,349,625.41
• Pay Request #4 to Landwehr Construction for $344,949.17
• Final Pay Request #6 to Kuechle Underground for $95,803.56
• Review and approve 2023-2024 Meeker County Sheriff's Contract
• Request to close 3rd St & Atlantic Ave by Barb Bolander

The City Council approved several operational agreements, including the Meeker County Sheriff's contract and a hockey rink lease. The council also authorized nuisance abatement at 520 Simon Ave and approved funding for trail engineering fees.

• Approved 2023-2024 Meeker County Sheriff's contract (5-0)
• Approved hockey rink lease and tasked Park & Rec Board to find new 2023 location (5-0)
• Authorized Junktastic to abate nuisance at 520 Simon Ave (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 from trail maintenance fund for engineering fees (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $2,349,625.41 (5-0)
• Approved hiring volunteer firefighters Kent Shaker and Jonathan Ylitalo
• Certified $1,549.62 in unpaid utility balances as 2023 special assessments
• Approved closing Atlantic Avenue for Dazzle Dassel event on Dec 3, 2022 (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct annual performance reviews for the City Clerk/Treasurer and the Public Works Director, and to review preliminary rental agreement forms for the City Hall community room. No final decisions are listed; the agenda consists of review and discussion items.

• Annual review of City Clerk/Treasurer
• Annual review of Public Works Director
• Review of preliminary City Hall community room rental agreement forms

The council established a $60 rental fee for City Hall events and agreed to use the History Center's group exemption list. Annual reviews for the City Clerk/Treasurer and Public Works Director were completed. Final rental agreement forms will be discussed in December.

• Set City Hall rental fee at $60 per event
• Agreed to mirror History Center rental agreement exemption list for groups
• Completed annual review for Clerk Boese
• Completed annual review for Director Moy

Canvassing Board

The Dassel Canvassing Board will meet to certify the results of the November 2022 general election by adopting Resolution 2022-022. The board will also receive an update on nuisance abatement at 520 Simon Ave. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on election certification.

• Adopt Resolution 2022-022 certifying general election results
• Update on nuisance abatement at 520 Simon Ave.

The board adopted Resolution 2022-022 to certify general election results. Additionally, the board authorized the city to proceed with nuisance abatement at 520 Simon Ave following a court order.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-022 certifying general election results (5-0)
• Approved accepting the low bid for debris removal at 520 Simon Ave, or the fastest hauler if bids are close (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a lot line adjustment request for 832 Parker Ave W and review a draft zoning ordinance with track changes. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and an open forum for public input.

• Lot line adjustment request by Ronnie Greiner for 832 Parker Ave W
• Draft zoning ordinance review (version dated 11-02-2022)
• Draft zoning map review (dated 11-02-2022)
• Approval of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a lot line adjustment for Ronnie Greiner at 832/840 Parker Ave W subject to recording documents and grading plan approval. Members also reviewed a draft Zoning Ordinance and zoning map provided by Consultant Michelson.

• Approved lot line adjustment for 832/840 Parker Ave W (4-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to City Code Section 156.03 regarding the Heritage Preservation Commission. The council will also consider consent agenda items including claims payments and a construction pay request, and hear open forum requests for driveway repair assistance and purchase of city-owned Outlot B.

• Public hearing: City Code Amendment Section 156.03 (Heritage Preservation Commission)
• Consent agenda: Payment of claims $470,817.99
• Consent agenda: Pay Request #3 to Landwehr Construction $804,048.25
• Open forum: Cindy Luhman request for driveway entrance repair assistance (511 Maple St)
• Open forum: Ray Zimmermann request to purchase Outlot B for sprinkler system

The Dassel City Council approved a 3-year waste and recycling contract with Waste Management, adopted amendments to the Heritage Preservation Commission code, and renewed a land lease with Greg Nelson for wastewater irrigation. The council also declined a $1,200 reimbursement request from Dassel Township for extra grading and approved using proceeds from a vehicle sale to repair the Red Rooster chicken pits.

• Approved consent agenda including claims of $470,817.99 and pay request #3 to Landwehr Construction for $804,048.25
• Approved renewal of land lease with Greg Nelson for wastewater irrigation property, with attorney to update language
• Accepted low bid from Waste Management for a 3-year waste and recycling services contract
• Adopted City Code amendments to Section 156.03 Heritage Preservation Commission
• Declined payment of $1,200 bill from Dassel Township for extra grading on CSAH 4
• Approved using $2,902.54 net proceeds from Ambassador vehicle sale to repair Red Rooster chicken pits or fund portable pit rental
• Approved charitable gambling application for Cokato Fire Relief Association at Thirsty's Bar & Grill
• Approved hiring Rebecca Holmquist as liquor store employee pending background check

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss three main items: ARPA funding expenditures and requests, recommendations from the Personnel Committee, and the preliminary 2023 General Fund budget and levy. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Discuss ARPA funding expenditures to date and funding requests
• Discuss Personnel Committee recommendations
• Review 2023 preliminary General Fund budget and levy

The council discussed remaining ARPA funds and agreed to allocate $25,000 to the Saints Field lighting project. It also agreed to use reserve balances for renovating the Red Rooster chicken pits ($5,000) and covering the Safe Routes to School project overage (anticipated $25,214). Personnel policy changes and the 2023 preliminary budget were reviewed but not voted on; they will be addressed at a regular meeting.

• Allocated $25,000 from ARPA funds to Saints Field lighting project
• Agreed to use $5,000 from reserves for Red Rooster chicken pit renovation
• Agreed to use reserves for Safe Routes to School project overage (anticipated $25,214)
• Discussed but did not vote on personnel policy amendments for edible cannabinoid products, HSA contribution increase to $2,000, and City Clerk spending limit increase to $3,000
• Reviewed 2023 preliminary General Fund budget and levy without action

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will consider approving a $670,622.54 pay request to Landwehr Construction and a $232,925.33 claims list. The meeting also includes open forum items on Farm Rite water line repairs, a retention pond and water billing issue, and water ordinance questions, plus routine reports from city staff and committees.

• Approve Pay Request #2 to Landwehr Construction for $670,622.54
• Payment of claims totaling $232,925.33
• Open forum: Tim Cox on Farm Rite water line repairs
• Open forum: Gerald Irwin, 209 Circle View Dr, on retention pond and water billing
• Open forum: Dave Johnson on water ordinance questions

The council adopted Resolution 2022-021 for the 2023 preliminary tax levy ($912,322) and general fund budget ($1,230,427) unanimously. It also approved audit services for 2022-2024 from Oberloh & Associates, personnel policy amendments including edible THC regulations and increased HSA contributions, and awarded a $491,068 Safe Routes to School bid to Landwehr Construction contingent on state grant funding. Several public works repairs and replacements were authorized, and a public hearing was set for a Heritage Preservation Commission ordinance amendment.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-021: 2023 preliminary tax levy $912,322 and general fund budget $1,230,427 (5-0)
• Approved audit services for 2022-2024 from Oberloh & Associates: $9,900, $9,900, $10,400 (5-0)
• Approved personnel policy amendments: edible THC regulations, $2,000 HSA contribution increase, $3,000 clerk expenditure limit (5-0)
• Awarded Safe Routes to School bid to Landwehr Construction for $491,068.09 contingent on TAP grant increase (5-0)
• Authorized preparation of Notice of Default for 520 Simon Ave property if nuisance not abated in 20 days (5-0)
• Approved replacing lift station roofs with metal for $2,000 (5-0)
• Authorized loader repair ($2,214.09), plow truck DOT inspection repairs ($925), and 1/2 ton truck tires (up to $1,153.40) (5-0 each)
• Approved concrete pads for new park benches for $2,100 (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a lot split/combination request and review a draft zoning ordinance. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and an open forum for public input.

• Public hearing and consideration of Beau Golberg's lot split/combination request for PID 23-0440000 at 441 William Ave W
• Review of the 8/26/22 draft zoning ordinance and map
• Approval of minutes from the August 24, 2022 regular meeting

The commission approved a lot split/combination for Beau Golberg at 441 William Ave W, pending consolidation to one PID by the recipient within 120 days. They also reviewed draft zoning ordinance updates from the consultant, with further review planned for the next meeting.

• Approved lot split application for Beau Golberg, PID 23-044000, 441 William Ave W (3-0)
• Reviewed draft zoning ordinance updates; consultant to update shoreland regulations and map for next meeting

Dassel Fire Advisory Board

The Dassel Fire Advisory Board is meeting to review year-to-date revenues and expenditures for 2022 and to discuss the preliminary 2024 budget and contracts. The board will also approve minutes from the February 23, 2022 meeting and hear reports from the Fire Chief and Clerk/Treasurer.

• Review 2022 YTD revenues and expenditures
• Discuss preliminary 2024 budget and contracts
• Approve minutes from February 23, 2022 meeting
• Next meeting set for January 25, 2023

The Dassel Fire Advisory Board approved the minutes from February 23, 2022, and the agenda for the meeting. The board reviewed 2022 year-to-date revenues and expenditures, noting that a congressional discretionary funding request for a new fire hall was not awarded. The preliminary 2024 budget and contracts were discussed, with final numbers to be reviewed in January 2023.

• Approved minutes from February 23, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Lynda Peterson at 651 Parker Ave W, and review a draft update to the city's zoning ordinance. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and an open forum.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Lynda Peterson, 651 Parker Ave W
• Draft Zoning Ordinance review with track changes (2022-08-16)
• Updated use table (2022-08)

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Lynda Peterson to add an apartment to the property at 651 Parker Ave W, zoned C-2 Central Commerce. The commission also reviewed the draft Zoning Ordinance and decided to include a design standards overlay district as part of the C-2 permitting process, with updates to be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 2, 2022 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Lynda Peterson, 651 Parker Ave W, for apartment addition (3-0)
• Decided to include design standards overlay district in C-2 permitting process

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will hold public hearings and consider actions on a nuisance abatement at 520 Simon Ave and an interim ordinance banning certain edible cannabinoid products. The council will also vote on consent agenda items including claims of $243,396.85 and pay requests, plus resolutions for sewer and water bond revenue notes. Business items include closing Atlantic Ave & 3rd St for Red Rooster Family Fun Day, nuisance abatement action, adopting the THC interim ordinance, and Spring Lake Membership Dues.

• Public hearing: nuisance abatement at 520 Simon Ave
• Public hearing: interim ordinance prohibiting manufacture, distribution, sale of certain edible cannabinoid products
• Consent agenda: payment of claims $243,396.85
• Consent agenda: Pay Request #1 to Landwehr Construction $446,766.72
• Resolutions 2022-019 and 2022-020 for sewer and water bond revenue notes

The Dassel City Council adopted an interim ordinance temporarily prohibiting the sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain edible cannabinoid products, and declared 520 Simon Ave a public nuisance, ordering the owner to clean up within 15 days. The council also approved several routine items, including consent agenda payments, a liquor license addition, and various appointments and expenditures. No action was taken on the DAEA Spring Lake membership dues request.

• Adopted Ordinance 01-2022 interim THC moratorium (4-0)
• Declared 520 Simon Ave a public nuisance, 15 days to clean up (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: claims $243,396.85, Landwehr pay request $446,766.72, sewer/water bond resolutions (4-0)
• Added liquor license application for Thirsty's Bar & Grill LLC to agenda (4-0)
• Approved closing Atlantic Ave & 3rd St for Red Rooster Family Fun Day on Sep 4 (4-0)
• Accepted HVAC bid from Daston Mechanical $10,125 (4-0)
• Appointed Carolyn Holje to Heritage Preservation Commission (4-0)
• Approved participation in Meeker County Housing Study at $2,750 (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and discuss several land-use items, including a conditional use permit for an apartment above a commercial business, two requests to add housing units to commercial buildings, and a commercial zoning request. The commission will also review the second draft of the updated zoning ordinance.

• Public hearing: Steven Metzler CUP request to add apartment to commercial business
• Jesse Narr commercial zoning request for PID 23-001000
• Lynda Peterson request to add housing unit to existing commercial building
• Review of draft zoning ordinance (2nd draft, dated 7.22.22)

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit (CUP) allowing Steven Metzler to add an apartment to the existing commercial building at 341 Atlantic Ave, despite an email of opposition from Shane Colberg. The commission also scheduled public hearings for Aug 24 on a commercial rezoning request by Jesse Narr and a CUP request by Lynda Peterson to add a housing unit to a commercial building. The draft zoning ordinance was reviewed with updates to be incorporated by the consultant for further review on Aug 24.

• Approved CUP for apartment at 341 Atlantic Ave (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Jesse Narr's commercial rezoning request on Aug 24
• Scheduled public hearing for Lynda Peterson's CUP request on Aug 24
• Reviewed draft zoning ordinance; consultant to add updates for Aug 24 review

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily discussing a potential moratorium on sales of THC-infused edibles and beverages, along with an amendment to the Personnel Policy. The agenda also includes several public forum items, consent agenda approvals, and routine staff reports.

• Payment of claims totaling $1,222,441.90
• Liquor license for Cokato Dassel Lions Club dance on Sept 2 at History Center
• Accept Mary Jensen's resignation from Heritage Preservation Commission
• Discussion on amending Personnel Policy and instituting THC sales moratorium
• Development agreement with Meeker Leased Housing LLC (Resolution 2022-016)

The Dassel City Council approved a nuisance abatement public hearing for 520 Simon Ave on August 15, 2022, and approved several other actions including a development agreement with Meeker Leased Housing LLC, a basketball court resurfacing quote, and a Wells Fargo credit card application. The council also discussed a potential THC moratorium and personnel policy changes, with further review planned for August.

• Approved nuisance abatement public hearing for 520 Simon Ave (3-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Meeker Leased Housing LLC (3-0)
• Approved $8,500 quote to resurface basketball court at Breeds Park (3-0)
• Approved application for additional Wells Fargo credit cards for Fire and Public Works (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-016 amending Resolution 2021-026 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,222,441.90 in claims (3-0)
• Accepted Tim Vargo's resignation effective July 23, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved liquor license for Cokato Dassel Lions Club dance (3-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to review the preliminary 2023 General Fund budget and to authorize a transfer from Perennial Bank to the 4M Fund. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm.

• Authorize transfer from Perennial Bank to 4M Fund
• Review preliminary 2023 General Fund budget

The Dassel City Council unanimously approved transferring $1,500,000 from the Perennial Bank savings account to the 4M Fund savings plus account. The council also reviewed the preliminary 2023 General Fund budget of $1,224,746 with a proposed levy of $912,322 (a 1.89% increase over 2022), but took no action on it.

• Authorized $1.5M transfer from Perennial Bank to 4M Fund (5-0)
• Reviewed preliminary 2023 General Fund budget; no action taken

Park & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Dassel Park & Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend a budget for 2023. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and an open forum, with the main business item being the 2023 budget recommendation.

• 2023 Budget Recommendation

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting with two business items: a presentation by Brian Gilman of Gilman Properties LLC regarding an easement map, and a financial review and recommendations from Mike Bubany of David Drown & Assoc. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items appear to be for discussion or presentation only.

• Presentation by Brian Gilman, Gilman Properties LLC, with attached easement map (Gilman_map.pdf)
• Financial review and recommendations by Mike Bubany, David Drown & Assoc

The Dassel City Council authorized Attorney Greenley to draft an easement for Gilman Properties LLC on city-owned PID 23-0420000 (502 Simon Ave) to provide access to the landlocked PID 23-0240000 (420 Simon Ave W). The council also discussed utility rates and will consider a 2-3% increase in the 2023 budget, but no rate change was approved at this meeting.

• Authorized Attorney Greenley to draft easement for Gilman Properties LLC (5-0)
• Discussed utility rate increase for 2023 budget; no action taken

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two business items: a project request from the Spring Lake Association, with information from Moore Engineering's Tara Ostendorf, and a discussion about rebooting the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and appointing new board members. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Spring Lake Association project request with Moore Engineering
• Discussion of rebooting the EDA
• Discussion of appointing new EDA Board members

The Dassel City Council held a special meeting with no formal votes. They heard a presentation from Moore Engineering on the Spring Lake Association project, which has secured a $20,000 grant and needs city support and sponsorship for a potential two-year commitment. The council also discussed rebooting the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and agreed to add the appointment of new board members to a regular meeting agenda for action.

• Discussed Spring Lake Association project request (no action)
• Agreed to add EDA board member appointments to regular meeting agenda

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will consider approving payments totaling $906,891.05, appoint Isaac Nelson to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and appoint EDA Board members. The council will also discuss BNSF railroad crossing repairs and receive reports from staff and committees, including a recommendation to adopt a step pay plan.

• Payment of claims totaling $906,891.05
• Appointment of Isaac Nelson to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Appointment of EDA Board members
• Discussion of BNSF railroad crossing repairs
• Personnel Committee recommendation to adopt step pay plan

The Dassel City Council approved a step pay plan as recommended by the Personnel Committee and approved Colonial Life accident/critical care coverage for firefighters as a city cost, with two members abstaining. The council also approved consent agenda items including $906,891.05 in claims and the appointment of Isaac Nelson to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Several other actions were taken, including appointing election judges, approving a sprinkler repair quote, and accepting quotes for well and mower repairs.

• Approved step pay plan as recommended by Personnel Committee (5-0)
• Approved Colonial Life coverage for firefighters (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved consent agenda: $906,891.05 claims and Isaac Nelson appointment (5-0)
• Appointed election judges for Primary & General Elections (5-0)
• Approved $1,929.40 quote from Johnson Control for sprinkler repairs at History Center (5-0)
• Approved purchase of security camera equipment for History Center up to $1,500 (5-0)
• Accepted $10,680 quote from Thien Well for High Service #1 repairs (5-0)
• Accepted $3,300 quote from Haug Implement for replacement mower (5-0)

Park & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Dassel Park & Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to handle organizational items, appoint a chair and vice chair, and discuss the 2023 budget. They will also review the status of the hockey/ice rink and playground equipment at Summit Hills Park. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major decisions expected.

• Appointment of Chair & Vice Chair
• 2023 Budget discussion (2022 budget attached)
• Status of hockey / ice rink
• Playground equipment at Summit Hills Park

The Dassel Park & Recreation Advisory Commission appointed Karen Pokornowski as Chair and Jen Levandowski as Vice Chair, with Bob Lalone volunteering as Secretary. Public Works Director Moy reported that the hockey rink property has been sold, requiring relocation in 2023, and Clerk Boese will draft an agreement for winter use. The commission also reviewed city code and playground equipment but took no action on those items.

• Appointed Karen Pokornowski as Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Jen Levandowski as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Bob Lalone volunteered as Secretary
• Noted hockey rink property sold; relocation needed in 2023
• Clerk Boese to draft agreement for winter rink use
• No action taken on playground equipment at Summit Hills Park

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit request from Steven Metzler to add an apartment to a commercial business. The meeting also includes a review of the draft zoning ordinance.

• Public hearing for Steven Metzler's CUP request to add an apartment to a commercial business
• Withdrawal of Brian Bessingpas's variance request for Summit Cove
• Review of Draft Zoning Ordinance

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on June 1, 2022. They approved the minutes from the May 9 meeting. A conditional use permit (CUP) request by Steven Metzler to add an apartment to a commercial business was heard, and a variance request by Brian Bessingpas was withdrawn. The commission also reviewed the draft zoning ordinance as a business item.

• Approved minutes of May 9, 2022 regular meeting
• Heard CUP request by Steven Metzler to add apartment to commercial business
• Variance request by Brian Bessingpas to move coving line withdrawn
• Reviewed draft zoning ordinance

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing several public requests and business items. Key items include a request to close 3rd Street for a Super Hero party, a solar farm waiver request from Novel Energy Systems, and a water service line request from Thirsty's Tavern. The council will also consider approving claims totaling $352,658.32 and accepting the 2021 annual audit report.

• Payment of claims totaling $352,658.32
• Closing 3rd Street for Super Hero party
• Novel Energy Systems solar farm waiver request
• Thirsty's Tavern water service line request
• Accept 2021 annual audit report

The Dassel City Council approved several contracts and expenditures, including the 2022 Improvement Project contract, a $500,000 certificate of deposit, and various equipment purchases. They also authorized a street closing for a community event, approved funding for a nuisance abatement and a community education donation, and took action on a solar panel expansion request.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-015 accepting and awarding 2022 Improvement Project contract (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 CD purchase at First National Bank of Cokato, amending Resolution 2022-001 (5-0)
• Authorized closing 1 block of 3rd St for Super Hero party on July 15, 3-8 pm (5-0)
• Approved up to $5,000 for Joyce Schumacher's SOW plan from EDA funds (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 one-time donation to DC Community Ed (4-1, Weseloh no)
• Approved $25,000 for baseball field lighting in 2023 preliminary budget (5-0)
• Approved $3,099.90 for new computers and monitors from Computer Samurai (5-0)
• Approved $8,431.11 for History Center roof repairs from Kingdom Builders (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on the 2021 Annual Audit Report. The council will also receive an update regarding the Meeker Leased Housing Project.

• Presentation of 2021 Annual Audit Report
• Meeker Leased Housing Project update

The Dassel City Council received the 2021 annual audit report, which showed healthy fund balances and recommended using reserves for capital projects. The council also received an update on the Meeker Leased Housing Project, noting that the state approved a $424,000 loan and construction is planned to start in mid-July. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed 5-0.

• Received 2021 annual audit report (no vote)
• Noted approval of $424,000 Workforce Housing Program loan (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 9, 2022, to consider five land-use requests and review a draft zoning ordinance. The requests include a variance, two conditional use permits, a lot consolidation, and a request to allow horses on a residential property. The commission will also review the first draft of the updated zoning ordinance.

• Brian Bessingpas: variance to move coving line, Summit Cove Lot 4, Block 8
• Steven Metzler: CUP to add apartment to commercial business
• Crest Electronics: lot consolidation/line adjustment request
• Harley Black: request to allow horses on 3-acre R-2 property at 871 5th St
• Lynda Peterson: request to add housing unit to commercial building at 651 Parker Ave

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission approved Crest Electronics' request for lot consolidation/line adjustment with conditions, including recording documents within 120 days and obtaining City Engineer approval for the grading plan. The Commission also scheduled public hearings for June 1, 2022, on a variance request and a conditional use permit, and discussed the draft zoning ordinance update.

• Approved Crest Electronics lot consolidation/line adjustment (4-0) with conditions
• Scheduled public hearing for Brian Bessingpas variance request on June 1, 2022
• Scheduled public hearing for Steven Metzler CUP request on June 1, 2022
• Agreed to address Lynda Peterson's housing unit request as part of zoning ordinance update

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to hear from Nuvera representatives regarding a fiber expansion project. The meeting also includes an update from the Personnel Committee and a discussion on council orientation materials.

• Nuvera fiber expansion project discussion
• Personnel Committee meeting update
• Discussion of Council orientation materials

The Dassel City Council met on April 18, 2022, and heard a presentation from Nuvera representatives about a proposed fiber-to-the-premise expansion project in residential areas. No formal decision was made on the project; the council only discussed support and collaboration. The council also reviewed orientation materials for new members and discussed developing a pay band/step grid, but no votes were recorded.

• Heard Nuvera fiber expansion presentation; no action taken
• Agreed to provide orientation binders to new council members
• Agreed new council members will receive facility tours from department heads
• Discussed pay band/step grid development; no formal action

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review land leases for Dahlman and Fitterer and approve claims totaling $250,234.40. The meeting also includes reports from various city departments and a request to close two blocks of Atlantic Ave.

• Payment of claims totaling $250,234.40
• Request by Simply Quimby to close 2 blocks of Atlantic Ave
• Approval of 3.2 License for Cokato Dassel Lions
• Review of land leases for Dahlman and Fitterer

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to review and potentially approve the final draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, recommended changes to the Personnel Policy (including a grievance procedure), and orientation materials for council members. These are the only business items on the agenda.

• Review final draft of 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Full_Draft_Dassel_Comp_Plan_2.28.22.pdf)
• Review recommended Personnel Policy changes, including grievance procedure forms
• Review council member orientation materials from the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC)

The Dassel City Council held a special meeting to review the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which was presented by MSA's Claire Michelson, and to discuss recommended personnel policy changes. No formal decisions were made; the plan's adoption is scheduled for the regular meeting on 3/21/22, and the council agreed to revise grievance policy wording and add contact information to forms. Council member orientation materials were deferred to the April 18 study session.

• Reviewed 2040 Comprehensive Plan; adoption on 3/21/22 regular meeting agenda
• Agreed to revise grievance policy wording in Section: Alternative to Step 1 & Adjustment to Step 2 Under Special Circumstances
• Agreed to add Personnel Committee contact information to grievance forms
• Deferred review of council member orientation materials to April 18, 2022 study session

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a recommendation from the P&Z Commission to adopt the Comprehensive Plan 2040. The council will also consider the 2023 Fire Fund budget and contracts, as well as updates to the Personnel Policy.

• Payment of claims totaling $379,855.77
• Resolution 2022-010 regarding precinct boundaries and polling places
• Adoption of Electronic Transfers & Payments Policy
• Adoption of 2023 Fire Fund budget and contracts
• Personnel Policy changes and grievance form approval

The Dassel City Council approved the Comprehensive Plan 2040 as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission, along with several other routine items. The council also approved the 2022 Red Rooster budget, the 2023 Fire Fund budget, and various appointments and expenditures. A personnel policy change was tabled to the April meeting.

• Adopted Comprehensive Plan 2040 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $379,855.77, precinct boundaries resolution, and electronic payments policy (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Red Rooster budget (4-0)
• Appointed Karen Pokornowski & Jen Levandowski to Park & Rec Board (4-0)
• Accepted $1,950 quote from Midwest Gardens for planters and flower beds (4-0)
• Accepted April Saravia resignation and hired Tim Vargo pending background check (4-0)
• Approved Simon Street lift station repairs by Advanced Power for $3,270.97 (4-0)
• Adopted 2023 Fire Fund budget (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Sharel Lee, with a staff report and application attached. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the November 12, 2021 regular meeting, followed by business items and adjournment.

• Public hearing: Sharel Lee variance request
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2021 regular meeting

The Dassel Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance request for Sharel Lee's property at 500 MN Highway 15, allowing a 2-foot setback from an existing structure, with conditions. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved variance for Sharel Lee, 500 MN Highway 15, allowing 2' setback (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Dassel Fire Advisory Board

The Dassel Fire Advisory Board is holding its annual meeting to elect officers and review the fire chief's and clerk/treasurer's reports. The board will review unaudited 2021 year-end revenues and expenditures, and review and approve the 2023 budget and contracts. It will also approve the minutes from the January 26, 2022 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Election of officers
• Review of unaudited 2021 year-end revenues and expenditures
• Review and approval of 2023 budget and contracts
• Approval of January 26, 2022 minutes
• Next meeting set for Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Dassel Fire Hall

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will meet to approve recent meeting minutes and a list of claims totaling $515,519.51. The agenda also includes a final pay request for the water meter project and a liquor license request for an event at the History Center.

• Payment of claims totaling $515,519.51
• Final pay request (#4) for DSG water meter project in the amount of $2,722.27
• Liquor license for Cokato Dassel Lions Club event at the History Center
• Review of All Things Dassel contribution request and statement of work
• Closed meeting regarding attorney-client privilege

The Dassel City Council approved the purchase of a new 300-gallon fire tanker truck from Midwest Fire for $279,217.00. They also adopted Resolution 2022-009 (ARPA), accepted a fiber installation quote for Saints Field, and approved several other expenditures and policy changes. The meeting included a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Approved purchase of new 300-gallon fire tanker truck from Midwest Fire for $279,217.00.
• Adopted Resolution 2022-009 (ARPA).
• Accepted Nuvera quote to install fiber to Saints Field for $8,708.90.
• Approved purchase of holiday decorations from Holiday Outdoor Decor for $2,293.62.
• Amended Personnel Policy Holiday Pay language as recommended by Personnel Committee.
• Accepted hockey rink boards from DC School.
• Approved expenditure up to $5,000 for small tools/equipment for new fire truck.
• Approved Fire Relief By-laws increase of annual pension from $2,800 to $3,300/year.

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council has called a special meeting to discuss an organizational assessment with Pam Whitmore. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Organizational Assessment with Pam Whitmore

The Dassel City Council met in a special session for an organizational assessment facilitated by Pam Whitmore, who presented visioning materials and discussed communication styles. No formal decisions were made; the only action was adjourning the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:36 a.m. (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting for a council-staff discussion on an organizational assessment. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Council-staff discussion on organizational assessment

The special meeting was informational only. The council reviewed an organizational assessment and discussed communication and planning, but took no formal votes or decisions. A personnel policy update was mentioned for a future meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Discussed organizational assessment prepared by Pam Whitmore
• Noted personnel policy changes to be presented Feb 22

Dassel Fire Advisory Board

The Dassel Fire Advisory Board will review unaudited 2021 year-end revenue and expenditures, and discuss the preliminary 2023 budget and contracts. The meeting includes approval of minutes, a fire chief's report, and a clerk/treasurer's report.

• Review 2021 year-end revenue and expenditures (unaudited)
• Review and discuss preliminary 2023 budget and contracts
• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2021

The Dassel Fire Advisory Board approved the January 26, 2022 minutes and agenda unanimously. Chief Johnson reported a record 355 calls in 2021, a 51-call increase from the prior year. The board discussed the unaudited 2021 year-end finances and a preliminary 2023 budget, with final budget approval deferred to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 26, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented
• Deferred 2023 budget approval to next meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council will consider routine consent agenda items, including payment of claims totaling $538,979.16 and several resolutions covering official newspaper designation, committee and staff appointments, the annual fee schedule, wire transfers, and on-call pay. The meeting also includes an open forum presentation on the Home to Roost project website and a presentation by the DC School Superintendent on RAWC.

• Payment of claims $538,979.16
• Resolution 2022-006 approving annual fee schedule
• Resolution 2022-001 designating official newspaper and financial institutions
• Resolution 2022-008 setting on-call pay
• Open forum: Joyce Schumacher on Home to Roost project website

The Dassel City Council approved the consent agenda, including $538,979.16 in claims and several resolutions. It also approved changing the Public Works Director position from exempt to non-exempt, a $0.50/hour pay increase for Joyce Schumacher, and the purchase of two lawn mowers. A request for $2,000 for website maintenance was deferred pending a statement of work, and the RAWC funding request was tabled for further review.

• Approved consent agenda including $538,979.16 in claims (4-0)
• Approved Public Works Director job description change to non-exempt (3-1)
• Approved $0.50/hour increase for Joyce Schumacher (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two lawn mowers for $9,900 and $15,800 (4-0)
• Deferred $2,000 website funding request pending statement of work
• Authorized attorney to review RAWC funding request

Special City Council Meeting

The Dassel City Council is holding a special meeting to consider one business item: approving a temporary liquor license for the Cokato/Dassel Lion's Club. The license is for an event on February 12, 2021, at the Community Center. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6:30 pm.

• Approve Cokato/Dassel Lion's Club temporary liquor license application
• Event date: February 12, 2021
• Location: Community Center

The Dassel City Council approved a temporary liquor license application from the Cokato/Dassel Lion's Club for an event on February 12, 2021, at the Community Center. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Cokato/Dassel Lion's Club temporary liquor license for Feb 12, 2021 event at Community Center (3-0)