Chatfield public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Chatfield City Council Meeting - Special Meeting, No Video
The Chatfield City Council held a special meeting to discuss financing for a property purchase and the impact of the 2023 street improvement project on Shady Oak Park. They reaffirmed the decision to sell $750,000 in bonds for the property acquisition, and approved the purchase of a pickup truck for about $18,970. The council also discussed the park's future, with members agreeing not to sell it but considering relocating camping facilities.
- Reaffirmed resolution to sell $750,000 in bonds for property purchase from Peoples Energy Cooperative
- Discussed Shady Oak Park impact from 2023 street improvements, including tree removal and water line installation
- Council consensus: no sale of park, but camping may be relocated
- Approved pickup truck purchase at net cost of approximately $18,970
- Public comments on park value, water pressure, and misinformation
The City Council decided to maintain the original resolution to sell $750,000 in bonds for a property acquisition from Peoples Energy Cooperative. Council also approved the purchase of a pick-up truck. Discussions were held regarding street improvements and the future of Shady Oak Park, but no decisions were made to sell park property.
- Reaffirmed resolution to sell $750,000 of bonds for property purchase
- Approved purchase of a pick-up truck at a net cost of approximately $18,970 (5-0)
- Approved adding pick-up truck acquisition to the meeting agenda (5-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Chatfield City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing and consider a resolution to set the 2023 tax levy and budget. They will also consider a zoning text amendment for solar installations, a proposed property purchase, a pedestrian bridge in Groen Park, and the 2023 fee ordinance. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and a polling place resolution.
- Truth in Taxation public hearing and 2023 tax levy/budget resolution
- Zoning text amendment regarding solar power installations
- Proposed property purchase (Planning Commission input)
- Proposal for pedestrian bridge in Groen Park
- 2023 Fee Ordinance #462 (second consideration and publication)
The City Council approved a 2023 total tax asking of $2,444,756 and adopted a new fee ordinance. The council also approved the purchase of the Peoples Co-op property and appointed a new City Administrator and City Clerk. Additional approvals included a solar power zoning amendment and a pedestrian bridge project for Groen Park.
- Adopted 2023 property tax levy totaling $2,444,756 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Peoples Co-op property for public works use (5-0)
- Appointed Joel Young as City Administrator and Beth Carlson as City Clerk, effective Jan 24, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved zoning ordinance amendment clarifying solar power regulations (5-0)
- Approved $7,780 Widseth proposal for Groen Park pedestrian bridge (5-0)
- Adopted Fee Ordinance #462 (5-0)
- Approved $10,932 protection plan for Stryker ambulance equipment (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including polling place resolution and ChillFest park use (5-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Chatfield City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to issue taxable bonds for property acquisition, give preliminary approval for the bonds, and sell them. The council will also take first consideration of the 2023 fee ordinance, consider establishing a City Administrator position, and discuss the 2023 street project. Several consent agenda items include approving minutes, claims, an ATV trail resolution, and a Pathfinder CRM contract for 2023.
- Public hearing on issuance of taxable bonds (Mike Bubany)
- Resolution to sell taxable bonds for acquisition of property
- 2023 Fee Ordinance – first consideration
- Resolution to establish City Administrator position and pay equity classification points
- Accept $10,000 contribution from Chatfield Firefighters' Activity Association for Fire Department Truck and Equipment Fund
The City Council approved the issuance of $750,000 in taxable general obligation bonds to acquire and improve property for public works cold and heated storage. The council also established a City Administrator position and approved a first consideration of the 2023 Fee Ordinance.
- Approved $750,000 taxable general obligation bonds for public works facility (4-0)
- Adopted 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
- Approved first consideration of 2023 Fee Ordinance (4-0)
- Established City Administrator position and updated City Clerk job description (4-0)
- Adjusted city pay grid to include pay grades 11 and 12 (4-0)
- Accepted $10,000 donation from Chatfield Firefighters' Activity Association (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including ATV Trail Resolution and 2023 Pathfinder CRM contract (3-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Chatfield City Council will canvass the results of the 2022 city election and consider a consent agenda that includes approving prior meeting minutes, paying claims, a CEDA contract for 2023, a pay step increase for an employee, a decision on tort liability limits, and a revised purchase agreement for the Peoples Cooperative property. The meeting also includes an engineer's report on a construction pay application and committee reports.
- Canvass 2022 city election results
- Approve CEDA contract for 2023
- Approve one pay step increase to Mitch Irish to Grade 6 Step 1
- Determine not to waive tort liability limits for 2023 property & casualty insurance
- Approve revised purchase agreement for Peoples Cooperative property
The Common Council accepted the results of the 2022 city election and approved a modified payment to Osseo Construction Co. LLC for work on the South Reservoir. The council also passed a consent agenda covering several administrative approvals and a property purchase agreement.
- Approved 2022 city election results (4-0)
- Approved $101,155 payment to Osseo Construction Co. LLC for South Reservoir work (4-0)
- Approved revised purchase agreement for Peoples Cooperative property (4-0)
- Approved 2023 CEDA contract (4-0)
- Approved pay step increase for Mitch Irish to Grade 6 Step 1 (4-0)
- Determined not to waive municipal tort liability monetary limits for 2023 insurance renewal (4-0)
- Approved payment of claims (4-0)
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Chatfield City Council will consider several Economic Development Authority (EDA) items, including a purchase agreement for property on Twiford Street, a resolution setting a November 28 public hearing on selling bonds to fund the purchase, and resolutions to fund the CCA Improvement Project and parking lot/utility improvements at the CCA. The council will also hear the Fire Department annual report, review the quarterly financial report, and handle routine consent agenda items.
- Approve use of City Park by Chatfield Alliance to display 10 evergreen trees Nov. 15 – Feb. 4
- Consider purchase agreement for property on Twiford Street
- Adopt resolution setting public hearing Nov. 28 on selling bonds to purchase property
- Adopt resolution to fund CCA Improvement Project
- Adopt resolution to fund parking lot and utilities improvements at CCA
The Council approved a purchase agreement for the People’s Energy Cooperative site to meet public works storage needs. Additional funding was authorized for the Chatfield Center for the Arts to cover budget overruns and installation errors. The Council also scheduled a public hearing for November 28 regarding the issuance of bonds to finance the land purchase.
- Approved $699,900 purchase agreement for People’s Energy Cooperative property (5-0)
- Adopted resolution for Nov. 28 public hearing on issuing general obligation bonds (5-0)
- Authorized up to $99,000 from reserve funds for Chatfield Center for the Arts improvements (4-1)
- Authorized up to $23,000 to resolve CCA parking lot and utility installation disputes (3-2)
- Approved Fire Department officer recommendations for the term starting Nov. 1, 2022 (5-0)
- Authorized grant application for $10,000 for Groen Park pedestrian bridge (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Oct. 10 minutes and payment of claims (5-0)
- Approved Lynda Karver as CCTV Coordinator (5-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Chatfield City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 461, a city charter amendment, and authorize the city attorney to draft an ordinance regulating ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, and similar vehicles. The council will also review a pay application from Osseo Construction and handle routine consent agenda items.
- Second consideration of Ordinance 461, a city charter amendment
- Authorize drafting an ordinance to regulate ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, etc.
- Approve contract with Damon Lueck as CCTV Technical Coordinator
- Approve election judge appointments
- Osseo Construction Pay Application #2
The council approved the second consideration of Ordinance 461, amending the Chatfield Charter, and authorized its publication. A motion to authorize the city attorney to draft an ordinance regulating ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts failed 2-3 after council members raised concerns about conflicting state laws and redundant licensing. The council referred the proposal to the Public Services Committee for review.
- Approved consent agenda including September 26 minutes, claims (withholding $1,251.71 from Midwest Machinery), contract with Damon Lueck as CCTV Technical Coordinator, and election judge appointments (5-0)
- Approved Pay Application #2 for Osseo Construction in the amount of $86,165.00 (5-0)
- Approved second consideration of Ordinance 461, adopting amendments to the Chatfield Charter (5-0)
- Authorized publication of Ordinance 461 (5-0)
- Motion to authorize city attorney to draft ordinance regulating ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, etc. failed (2-3)
- Referred ATV/UTV/golf cart ordinance proposal to Public Services Committee for review
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Chatfield City Council will hold a public hearing on a charter amendment and consider first approval of the ordinance. They will also discuss the 2023 preliminary budget and tax levy, adopt resolutions on mayor/council pay and the 2023 pay grid, and vote on several consent agenda items including donations, hiring, and contracts.
- Public hearing and first consideration of ordinance to amend the City Charter
- Adopt resolution for 2023 preliminary budget, tax levy, and truth in taxation hearing
- Adopt resolutions on mayor/city council pay and 2023 pay grid
- Accept $50,000 donation from Firefighters Activities Association for Fire Department Equipment Fund
- Approve contract with EB Allen to coordinate Volleyball season for CCTV
The Chatfield City Council approved a 2023 preliminary property tax levy of $2,445,108, a 5.8% increase, and set a Truth in Taxation hearing for December 12. The council also gave first consideration to a charter amendment creating a city administrator position, approved a waste-hauling contract amendment with William Hanson, and adopted pay increases for the mayor, council, and city employees.
- Approved 2023 preliminary tax levy of $2,445,108 (5-0)
- Approved first consideration of charter amendment to create city administrator position (5-0)
- Approved amendment to William Hanson waste-hauling contract, including new bag rates ($2.15/33-gal bag) effective Oct 1 (5-0)
- Approved $2,000 Thurber Building landscape proposal (5-0)
- Approved $6,283 booster station SCADA system replacement (5-0)
- Authorized Osseo Construction to work weekends on water tower project (5-0)
- Adopted 2023 pay grid increase of 5% for city employees (5-0)
- Adopted mayor/council pay raises: mayor to $5,675/yr, council to $3,650/yr (5-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting - With technical difficulties at the beginning of the meeting
The Chatfield City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine approvals, a proposal to draft an ordinance regulating ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts, a second consideration of Ordinance 460 on garbage/recycling fees, and several infrastructure-related proposals from the city engineer. The meeting also includes a public hearing on delinquent utilities and committee reports.
- Authorize drafting an ordinance to regulate ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts
- Second consideration of Ordinance 460 on garbage/recycling fees
- Consider proposals for Infrastructure Expansion and Development Standards Review
- Consider Application for Payment #1 for 2022 Ground Water Storage Improvements
- Public hearing on delinquent utilities and resolution to collect them
The Chatfield City Council approved the second consideration and publication of Ordinance 460, setting new garbage and recycling fees. A proposed ordinance to regulate ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts was tabled until Councilor Novotny could be present. The council also approved consent agenda items including a donation from Chatfield Youth Sports Association for a dugout/concrete project, and authorized infrastructure and development standards reviews.
- Approved second consideration of Ordinance 460 (garbage/recycling fees) (4-0)
- Approved publication of Ordinance 460 (4-0)
- Tabled discussion on ATV/UTV/golf cart ordinance until Councilor Novotny present (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda with changes: withheld Clark Equipment payment until arrival, corrected donation to dugout/concrete project (4-0)
- Approved $93,480 payment to Osseo Construction for Ground Water Storage Improvements (4-0)
- Approved purchase of 2022 John Deere Gator with trade-in of 2007 Kubota (4-0)
- Approved DNR spraying of WWTF reed bed this fall (4-0)
- Adopted resolution to collect delinquent utility accounts via property taxes (4-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Chatfield City Council is meeting to consider a first reading of Solid Waste Ordinance Amendment #460, a proposed operating lease agreement between the City and EDA for the Center for the Arts, and a liquor license extension for the arts center. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, claims, and reports from the city engineer and committees.
- Consider Solid Waste Ordinance Amendment #460, first consideration
- Approve extension of Chatfield Center for the Arts liquor license for outdoor space on September 24, 2022
- Consider proposed Agreement between City and EDA re: Center for the Arts operating lease
- Approve Pay Application #8 for Center for the Arts project
- Water Main at Highway 30 bridge project (engineer report)
The Chatfield City Council voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for September 26, 2022, on a proposal to amend the city charter to establish a City Administrator position. The council also approved a $90,600 water main relocation quote for the Highway 30 bridge project, a Mill Creek Park shelter project not to exceed $10,000, and a $1,090,007.27 pay application for the Center for the Arts Phase 2 project.
- Set public hearing for Sept. 26 on charter amendment to create City Administrator position (5-0)
- Approved $90,600 Griffin Construction quote for water main relocation at Highway 30 bridge (5-0)
- Approved Mill Creek Park shelter project with steel option, city share not to exceed $10,000 (5-0)
- Approved Pay Application #8 for Center for the Arts Phase 2 project for $1,090,007.27 (5-0)
- Approved first consideration of Solid Waste Ordinance Amendment #460 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Aug. 8 minutes, claims, and liquor license extension for Chatfield Center for the Arts (5-0)
- Approved operating lease agreement between City and EDA for Chatfield Center for the Arts (5-0)
Chatfield City Council Meeting
The Chatfield City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve the final plat for the Gjere Subdivision. The council will also consider payment for improvements to the Mill Creek Park shelter, review proposals for a tractor-mower and sealcoating of trails and the skate park, and receive reports from the city engineer and committees. The clerk will note the upcoming primary election and the filing deadline for office.
- Public hearing and resolution on Gjere Subdivision final plat
- Payment for improvement to Mill Creek Park shelter
- Acquisition of tractor-mower (proposal)
- Sealcoat trails and skate park (proposal)
- Primary Election August 9; filing for office open until August 16
The Chatfield City Council approved the Gjere Addition final plat and PUD conditional use permit, authorized the purchase of a John Deere tractor-mower, and approved sealcoating for trails and the skate park. The council also approved an Eagle Scout project for a 9-Square in the Air court at Mill Creek Park. No action was taken on payment for the Mill Creek Park shelter improvement.
- Approved consent agenda including July 25 minutes and claims payment (5-0)
- Approved Eagle Scout Owen Dammen's 9-Square in the Air court at Mill Creek Park (5-0)
- Adopted resolution approving Gjere Addition Final PUD and Final Plat (5-0)
- Authorized acquisition of John Deere tractor-mower for $10,400 (5-0)
- Approved sealcoating proposal for trails and skate park for $14,946 (5-0)