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Credit River public meetings in 2023

27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 5, 2023

City Council

Credit River Council to consider plan amendment denial and road project hearing

The City Council will review several routine items, including hiring a new planner and approving a 457 Plan Provider. The council also plans to discuss proposal review committees and address a comprehensive plan amendment denial. A hearing for the 2024 Overlay Project is also scheduled for consideration.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

City Council

City Council discusses zoning amendments and personnel policies

The City Council will consider a denial of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on the Government Center Architect Contract and various city policies.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

City Council

Credit River Council considers voting equipment quotes and pavement patching.

The City Council will consider a quote for Dominion voting tabulators and accessories. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a remote work policy and pavement patching on Casey Court. Several routine items, including a snowplow contract, are up for approval.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

City Council

City Council discusses street improvements and development agreements

The City Council will consider several items via the consent agenda, including a grading agreement with Northern Natural Gas and plat approvals for Skluzacek Second Addition. General business includes the 2024-2028 Street and Utility Capital Improvement Plan and a voting equipment quote.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

City Council

Council discusses 2024 preliminary budget, levy, and road improvements

The City Council will consider the 2024 preliminary budget and levy. The meeting also includes a discussion on a construction cooperative agreement for CSAH 27 turn lane improvements and an amendment to the fee schedule.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

City Council

City Council considers shoreland ordinance and government center architect

The City Council will review ordinances regarding shoreland regulations and financial delegation. The agenda also includes discussions on compensation scales for several city positions and the selection of an architect for the Government Center.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

City Council

Council to consider cannabis business moratorium and THC product regulations

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an interim ordinance for a cannabis business moratorium. The agenda also includes discussing regulations for tetrahydrocannabinol products and filling a council vacancy.

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✓ Decided: Credit River Council appoints Bill Markert to council vacancy

The City Council appointed Bill Markert to fill a vacancy on the council. The council also approved ordinances regarding cannabis business moratoriums and the regulation of tetrahydrocannabinol products.

Sun Aug 27, 2023

City Council

Council to consider contract for South Passage Wastewater Treatment System upgrades

The City Council will discuss council vacancies, staffing, and personnel policy. The agenda also includes a resolution to award a contract for the South Passage Wastewater Treatment System project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves wastewater upgrades and septic system budgets

The City Council approved a $438,502.12 contract for wastewater treatment upgrades and confirmed adjusted budgets for three community septic treatment systems. The council also approved culvert cleaning and new voting booths, while failing to pass motions for new job descriptions and a voting tabulator.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council

Council to consider micro-surfacing contract award to ASTECH

The City Council will consider awarding a micro-surfacing contract to ASTECH. The agenda also includes approving a pedestrian trail connection between 170th Circle and CR 27 Trail. Additionally, the council will establish dates for neighborhood meetings with residents.

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✓ Decided: City Council awards $195,054 micro-surfacing contract to ASTECH

The City Council approved a street micro-surfacing contract and authorized a fund transfer to cover city claims. The council also approved a pedestrian trail connection and the purchase of software licenses.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council

City Council discusses plat resolution, road agreements, and fee amendments

The City Council will meet following the Local Board of Adjustment and Equalization. The agenda includes a preliminary plat resolution for Ranch of Credit River 2nd Addition and several consent agenda items regarding county agreements and city maintenance.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves preliminary plat for Ranch of Credit River 2nd Addition

The City Council approved a preliminary plat for a new residential addition with modified language regarding trail requirements. The council also approved several routine agreements, a crackfilling project, and city claims. A sheriff's report noted an increase in car thefts downtown.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council

Council to consider property variances and cannabis product discussion

The City Council will consider resolutions for variances on Carrbridge Court and at the Ranch at Credit River. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding adult use cannabis and low dose THC products. Additionally, the council will review a request for proposals for architect services for a government center.

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✓ Decided: Council approves variance for Carrbridge Court and denies trail variance for Ranch at Credit River

The City Council approved a residential variance for Carrbridge Court and denied a trail variance for the Ranch at Credit River 2nd Addition. Council also authorized an RFP for Government Center architect services and provided direction on cannabis and THC ordinances.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council

Credit River City Council to consider City Administrator employment agreement

The City Council will review meeting minutes and several consent agenda items including land use resolutions. The agenda also includes an employment agreement for the City Administrator.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves first full-time City Administrator agreement

The Council approved an employment agreement for Cathy Reynolds as the city's first full-time City Administrator. They also authorized up to $90,000 for road patching and overlay work. Several zoning and permit items were approved via a consent agenda.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council

Council to consider mowing contract and CSAH 44 sewer design proposal

The City Council will review the June 5, 2023, meeting minutes and approve fund transfers. The council will also consider a mowing contractor approval and a preliminary design proposal for the CSAH 44 sanitary sewer and water connection.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves mowing contract and sewer/water design proposal

The City Council approved a contract for mowing CSTS sites and a proposal for the preliminary design of the CSAH 44 sanitary sewer and water connection. The council also approved the June 5 meeting minutes and a fund transfer and claims listing.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council

Credit River Council discusses road maintenance and culvert replacement plans

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including a micro-surfacing project and a culvert replacement on 170th Street. The agenda also includes approving dust control quotes and crack filling requests.

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✓ Decided: City Council directs staff to seek quotes for 2023 road crack filling

The City Council approved the agenda and a consent agenda including previous meeting minutes. Council members directed staff to request quotes for the 2023 crack filling project. No action was taken on the micro-surfacing project resolution.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council

City Council reviews Ince Orchards development and Northern Natural Gas permit

The Credit River City Council is considering several land use items, including a conditional use permit for Northern Natural Gas and resolutions for Ince Orchards. The agenda also includes an ordinance amendment regarding the election of officers and a commercial/industrial concept plan.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves bids for wastewater treatment system upgrades

The Council approved plans and specifications to replace a failing sand filter at the Monterey Heights South Passage Wastewater Treatment system. Other actions included approving a $90,000 fund transfer and several land-use resolutions via a consent agenda.

Sat Apr 15, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves retroactive pay for Finance Director and radar sign purchase

The City Council approved retroactive compensation for Finance Director Dominique Hill and the purchase of a portable radar sign. The Council also authorized a fund transfer to cover city claims.

Sat Apr 15, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council reviews proposed Personnel Policy changes

The City Council conducted an item-by-item review of proposed changes to the City Personnel Policy. Attorney Ruppe will incorporate the discussed revisions and send a new version to Interim City Administrator McNeill. The updated policy is scheduled for the March 20, 2023, consent agenda.

Sat Apr 15, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council selects finalists for City Administrator interviews

The City Council used confidential ballots to select the top four applicants and two alternates for City Administrator interviews. Council also reviewed and confirmed its 2023 high and moderate priorities, including the acquisition of a new City Hall site.

Sat Apr 15, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves personnel policy and $74,032.48 in claims

The Council approved a revised Personnel Policy and a claims listing totaling $74,032.48. Finance Director Hill presented the 2022 Audit, which showed no findings of noncompliance.

Wed Feb 22, 2023

City Council

Council to approve $2022 overlay project pay estimate, permits, and appointments

The Credit River City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving a pay estimate for the 2022 Overlay Project, minutes from prior meetings, a charitable gambling premises permit, and appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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Fri Feb 10, 2023

City Council

Council to approve advertising for city administrator vacancy

The Credit River City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving information and authorizing advertisement for the city administrator vacancy. The agenda also includes a public forum, approval of claims, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

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Fri Feb 10, 2023

City Council

Council to consider 2023 fee schedule, cannabis letter, Summergate plan

The Credit River City Council will meet to approve routine items including the 2023 fee schedule, an insurance coverage approval, and a letter to the Scott County Legislative Delegation about cannabis regulation. They will also discuss the Summergate concept plan, a tree protection ordinance, and city council conflicts of interest resolutions. The meeting includes a public forum for resident input.

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Sat Jan 14, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on Krueger Excavating permits and sewer fee certification

The Credit River City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes certifying delinquent sewer treatment fees, approving a three-year auditor engagement with Abdo, and assessing a property at 6998 Longview Ln. Under general business, the council will consider three resolutions for Krueger Excavating: a side yard setback variance, an interim use permit for outside storage, and a conditional use permit for a contractor's yard. The meeting also includes a public forum and a work session on city administrator recruiting.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple permits and variances for Krueger Excavating

The City Council approved a side yard setback variance, an interim use permit for outside storage, and a conditional use permit for a contractor's yard for Krueger Excavating. The council also approved $46,413.90 in claims and a consent agenda including a 3-year auditor proposal.

Sat Jan 14, 2023

City Council

Council to set 2023 meeting schedule, rates, and budget hearing

The Credit River City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the 2023 meeting schedule, professional service rates, and a job description change. They will also hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and levy, and discuss potential "Credit River" signs.

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✓ Decided: City Council holds public hearing on preliminary 2023 budget and levy

The Council held a Truth in Taxation hearing to review a preliminary 2023 expense budget of $4,116,194. The final budget and levy are scheduled for adoption on December 19, 2022. Other routine administrative approvals and a revised 2023 meeting calendar were passed.

Sat Jan 14, 2023

City Council

Council to adopt 2023 budget and final property tax levy

The Credit River City Council will vote on the 2023 budget and final property tax levy, along with several routine items including liquor license renewal, agreements with MnDOT and the state, and a city administrator search. A public forum and a presentation by the League of Minnesota Cities are also scheduled.

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Sat Jan 14, 2023

City Council

Council to consider planning commission changes and tree preservation ordinance

The Credit River City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several notable items. They will consider an ordinance amending the composition and terms of the Planning Commission, hear a presentation on creating a tree preservation ordinance, and vote on an amendment to a conditional use permit for Northern Natural Gas. The consent agenda includes approval of an assessment services joint powers agreement with Scott County and a liquor license renewal for Legends Club Grill, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Council amends Planning Commission terms and approves gas permit amendment

The City Council updated the Planning Commission ordinance to change term end dates to February 28. They also approved a conditional use permit amendment for Northern Natural Gas and authorized over $132,000 in claims.

Thu Jan 12, 2023

City Council

Council to amend sheriff services agreement, approve Rotary MLK Day contribution

The Credit River City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including an oath of office, a sheriff's report, and a consent agenda. Key items include amending the law enforcement services agreement with the Scott County Sheriff's Office and approving a financial contribution to Prior Lake Rotary for Martin Luther King Day observance. The council will also approve minutes, consider proposed rates for 2023, and handle appointments and claims.

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