Hanover public meetings in 2023

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board will review the completed Cardinal Park Sports Court and recap the Pumpkin Decorating Event. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Concert in the Park Series.

• Visit to completed Cardinal Park Sports Court
• Pumpkin Decorating Event recap
• Concert in the Park Series discussion

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board will receive an update on the Cardinal Sports Court progress. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a pumpkin decorating event and the 2024 Concert in the Park series.

• Cardinal Sports Court progress update
• October 14 Pumpkin Decorating Event
• 2024 Concert in the Park Series

Hanover Council

The Council approved the 2024 preliminary budget and levy, noting a projected tax rate decrease from 38.21 to 38.15. The board also approved several personnel hires and appointments for the City Clerk and Public Works departments.

• Adopted 2024 Preliminary Budget and Levy (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-05-23-72 for Cardinal Circle Park improvements, including irrigation repairs not to exceed $2,300 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-05-23-73 for Fire Dept. personnel, equipment purchases, and donation of obsolete pagers (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jason (JR) Ramthun as Interim Public Works Supervisor with $2/hr additional compensation (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Jennifer Peterson as City Clerk/Assistant to the City Administrator (Unanimous)
• Approved wage scale placements for Jason Doboszenski (Grade 5, Step 7) and Jason (JR) Ramthun (Grade 3, Step 7) (Unanimous)
• Authorized posting for 2 winter seasonal maintenance positions at $25/hr (Unanimous)
• Approved $325,740.33 in total claims (Unanimous)

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board will receive a progress update regarding the Cardinal Sports Court. The board will also discuss the upcoming 2024 Concert in the Park series.

• Cardinal Sports Court progress update
• 2024 Concert in the Park Series discussion

The board approved the meeting agenda and the July 25, 2023, minutes. Members discussed logistics for an October 14 pumpkin event and reviewed band pricing for the 2024 concert series. No formal votes were taken on the concert series or pumpkin event procurement.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Hanover Council

The Council approved the consent agenda, including total claims of $750,431.34 and a pay voucher for the 2023 Street Project. Members discussed the draft 2024 budget and directed staff to update the draft to keep the tax rate close to 2023 levels while reserving capacity for public works needs.

• Approved total claims of $750,431.34 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-15-23-69 for 2023 Street Project Pay Voucher #2 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-15-23-70 accepting the resignation of Jason Doboszenski (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to update draft 2024 budget to maintain tax rate close to 2023 levels

Hanover Council

The City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting the use of cannabis and hemp products in public places. The council also approved a conditional use permit for an outbuilding and processed city claims and personnel changes.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 prohibiting cannabis and hemp product use in public (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-01-23-68 for a conditional use permit for an outbuilding at 259 Jandel (Unanimous)
• Approved $246,675.63 in total claims (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-01-23-66 accepting a firefighter's resignation/retirement (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-01-23-67 hiring a temporary maintenance worker (Unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2023 Work Session minutes (Unanimous, one abstention)

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board will review the 2023 budget to date and hold discussions regarding the 2024 budget. The meeting also includes an update on the Cardinal Sports Court progress.

• Cardinal Sports Court progress update
• October 14th Pumpkin Event planning
• Setting event dates for 2024
• 2023 budget to date review
• 2024 budget discussion

The board established the schedule for 2024 community events, including the Easter Egg Hunt, Bike Rodeo, and Concerts in the Park. Members reached a consensus on a preliminary 2024 budget of $20,000 to cover these activities.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Set 2024 Easter Egg Hunt for March 30
• Set 2024 Bike Rodeo for May 18
• Set 2024 Concert in the Park dates for June 12, June 27, July 17, July 31, August 14, and August 28
• Set 2024 Pumpkin Event for October 12
• Reached consensus on $20,000 preliminary 2024 budget
• Consensus to contact all listed bands for 2024 pricing and dates

Hanover Council

The Council authorized hiring WSB for interim code enforcement services to address a complaint backlog. They also ratified an increase in firefighter retirement payouts and rescheduled the November regular meeting.

• Approved $134,157.24 in claims (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-18-23-64 to reschedule November regular meeting to November 8 at 7pm (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-18-23-65 to increase firefighter retirement payout from $2,650 to $2,800 per year of service (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring WSB for interim code enforcement services for up to 8 hours per week as needed (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Hanover Council

The City Council approved an interim moratorium on the manufacture and sale of cannabis and hemp products until 2025. The council also approved several resolutions regarding industrial park development and city infrastructure repairs.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 for an interim cannabis moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-11-23-59 for parking lot repairs at City Hall and FD (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-11-23-60 for variance at 11010 Lamont Avenue NE (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-11-23-61 for site plan at 11010 Lamont Avenue NE (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-11-23-62 for site improvement agreement with Norseman (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-11-23-63 to accept utility trailer donation from FRA (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $531,399.81 (unanimous)
• Decided to hold off on adding pet waste stations until public works staffing increases

Hanover Council

The Council approved $295,543.90 in claims and authorized the purchase of site furnishings for the Cardinal Circle Park sport court improvements. The Council also recognized the retirement of a firefighter and accepted the actions of the Economic Development Authority regarding a September visit from the Minnesota Design Team.

• Approved total claims of $295,543.90 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-20-23-53 for Pavement Project Pay Voucher #1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-20-23-54 accepting donation of Ranger from FRA to be sold (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-20-23-56 recognizing resignation of seasonal PW staff (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-20-23-55 recognizing retirement of firefighter Ken Warpula (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-20-23-57 for Cardinal Project site furnishings (Unanimous)
• Approved EDA actions for Minnesota Design Team visit by unanimous consent
• Decided to repost public works position with Class A license preferred but Class B minimum (Consensus)

Hanover Council

The City Council authorized the posting of a new City Clerk / Assistant Administrator position and updated all staff job descriptions. Council also added Juneteenth to the personnel policy as a legal holiday and approved several resolutions via a consent agenda.

• Approved posting for City Clerk / Assistant Administrator position (unanimous)
• Approved updated job descriptions for all staff positions (unanimous)
• Approved adding Juneteenth to the personnel policy as a legal holiday (unanimous)
• Approved $129,935.71 in total claims (unanimous)
• Approved annual liquor licenses (Resolution 06-06-23-45)
• Approved repair of siding at Fire Station (Resolution 06-06-23-47)
• Approved equipment for new PW Ford Truck (Resolution 06-06-23-48)
• Approved Riverside Estates PUD Amendment (Resolution 06-06-23-52)

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board will review the upcoming June 14th Concert in the Park Series and discuss Cardinal Sports Court amenities. The meeting also includes a recap of the Bike Rodeo and an open forum item regarding pet waste collection.

• June 14th Concert in the Park Series
• Cardinal Sports Court Amenities
• Bike Rodeo recap
• Hanover Pet Waste Collection discussion

The Park Board approved a proposal from West Metro Canine Cleanup to install pet waste stations at six recommended locations. The board also selected colors for amenities at the Cardinal Sports Court.

• Approved Option #1 for pet waste stations at 6 locations (unanimous)
• Selected blue tables and black garbage cans (Option #3) for Cardinal Sports Court amenities

Hanover Council

The Council approved the final plat and development agreement for the 25-lot River Landing residential subdivision. Council also authorized the purchase of a snowplow truck and approved several consent items, including a seasonal public works hire.

• Approved final plat for River Landing 25-lot residential subdivision
• Approved development agreement for River Landing
• Approved $258,007 plow truck purchase and immediate chassis payment
• Approved $302,944.92 in total claims
• Approved seasonal public works hire (Resolution 05-16-23-44)
• Approved payment to snowplow drivers (Resolution 05-16-23-38)
• Approved pagers and NFPA physicals for Fire Dept (Resolution 05-16-23-39)
• Adopted Wright County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 05-16-23-40)

Hanover Council

The Council unanimously approved awarding the 2023 pavement project to Northwest Asphalt for $768,584.35, covering Esterly Oaks and Rolling Oaks. They also approved a $302,335.68 contract for a sport court at Cardinal Circle Park and tabled a personnel committee recommendation to create an Assistant Administrator/City Clerk position.

• Approved Resolution 05-02-23-36 awarding 2023 pavement project to Northwest Asphalt for $768,584.35 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 05-02-23-37 awarding Cardinal Circle Park sport court contract to GL Contracting for $302,335.68 (unanimous)
• Approved WSB proposal for managing park amenities buildout, not to exceed $25,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled Personnel Committee recommendation for Assistant Administrator/City Clerk position (unanimous)
• Approved Minnesota Design Team visit, funded by EDA at approximately $7,500 (unanimous)

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board will review the recent Easter Egg Hunt and discuss upcoming programs. The meeting includes discussions regarding a Kids Bike Safety Day scheduled for May 20, 2023, and Cardinal Sports Court amenities.

• Kids Bike Safety Day on 5-20-2023
• Cardinal Sports Court Amenities discussion

The Park Board accepted installation and material pricing for amenities at the Cardinal Sports Court. The board reached a consensus on selecting green sunshades, benches, receptacles, and picnic tables. The contract and amenities are scheduled for City Council approval on May 2.

• Approved alternates install and material pricing as sent by WSB (unanimous)
• Consensus to purchase three sunshades, two benches, two receptacles, and three single-pedestal picnic tables in green
• Consensus to set up for Kids Bike Safety Day at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 19

Hanover Council

The City Council approved a development agreement for River’s Edge 4th and authorized payment for fire department training containers. The council also accepted a public works resignation and approved city claims totaling $237,259.91.

• Approved Development Agreement for River’s Edge 4th (unanimous)
• Approved $237,259.91 in total claims (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 04-18-23-34 to accept PW Maintenance resignation and post position (unanimous)
• Approved payment to DW’s Spark and Ark for half of invoice #22465 for fire department training containers (unanimous)

Hanover Council

The Council approved a $300,000 year-end transfer to the Street Capital Fund due to higher-than-budgeted revenues. They also approved a partial easement vacation in the Rivers Edge 2nd Addition and accepted the 2023 Council Retreat report.

• Approved $84,262.51 in claims (unanimous)
• Approved annual MCMA Conference attendance (unanimous)
• Approved Rivers Edge 4th Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 04-11-23-30 to vacate partial D & U Easement in Rivers Edge 2nd Add. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 04-11-23-31 to transfer $300,000 to the Street Capital Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 04-11-23-32 accepting the 2023 Council Retreat report (unanimous)

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board will review the agenda and approve minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting. Discussion items include updates on the Easter Egg Hunt and the FYCC Flyer.

• Easter Egg Hunt update
• FYCC Flyer discussion

The Board established the setup schedule and prize budget for the Easter Egg Hunt. No formal votes were taken on new business, though the Board reached consensus on event logistics and parking lot closures.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Set Easter Egg Hunt prize budget at $800.00
• Reached consensus to block off south and north City Hall parking lots for Easter Egg Hunt
• Reached consensus to set up Easter Egg Hunt Friday, April 7th at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Hanover Council

The Council authorized bidding for the 2023 pavement project and approved several fire department expenditures. They also set a new pay range for seasonal public works hiring and approved permits for local events.

• Approved Resolution 03-20-23-26 to authorize bids for the 2023 pavement project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-20-23-25 for fire station carpeting with Slaney Flooring at $5,398.49 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-20-23-23 for seasonal public works hiring with a pay range of $15-18/hr (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-20-23-24 regarding Fire Department matters (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-20-23-21 for Concert in the Park – Hard Days Night (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-20-23-22 for Harvest Festival exempt gambling permit (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing March 21st as Down Syndrome Day in Hanover (Unanimous)

Hanover Council

The City Council approved the design for the Wright County 19 project and authorized funding for a wastewater treatment facility. The council also approved bidding for new sport courts at Cardinal Circle Park.

• Approved Resolution 03-07-23-20 Option A to proceed with Wright County 19 project design (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 03-07-23-19 to fund wastewater treatment facility using ARPA funds and a Wright County grant
• Approved Resolution 03-07-23-18 to authorize bidding for sport courts at Cardinal Circle Park
• Approved consent agenda including $85,700.31 in total claims and rescheduling of March work session
• Decided to exclude dodgeball striping and add a second basketball hoop to the Cardinal Circle Park court design

Hanover Park Board

The Hanover Park Board will consider two new projects: a sports court at Cardinal Circle Park and a concept for the River Landing Trailhead. The board will also review unfinished business regarding the Easter Egg Hunt and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Cardinal Circle Park Sports Court
• River Landing Trailhead Concept
• Easter Egg Hunt planning

The Park Board approved the WSB layout for the Cardinal Park Sports Court, which includes pickleball and basketball facilities. The board also expressed support for the River Landing Feasibility concept.

• Approved WSB layout for Cardinal Park Sports Court (unanimous)
• Supported River Landing Feasibility concept (consensus)
• Approved moving May 23 meeting to May 30 at 5:30 p.m. (consensus)
• Approved February 28 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 24 minutes (unanimous)

Hanover Council

The City Council approved a contract for Hennepin County election equipment and authorized various claims and payroll payments. The council also approved temporary liquor licenses for the Hanover Lions and a non-waiver of insurance liability limit.

• Approved Resolution 02-21-23-15 for Hennepin County Election Equipment Agreement
• Approved total claims of $89,778.83
• Approved Resolution 02-21-23-16 for Hanover Lions temporary liquor licenses
• Approved Resolution 02-21-23-14 regarding Non-Waiver of Insurance Liability Limit
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Hanover Council

The City Council approved professional services for road projects in the Esterly Oaks and Rolling Oaks areas. They also approved a consumption and display permit renewal and an agreement extension for CRHW 6th. A request for the accountant to attend an out-of-state conference was approved.

• Approved 2023 Street Project Professional Services for Esterly Oaks and Rolling Oaks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-07-23-12 to extend CRHW 6th Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-07-23-11 for Consumption and Display Permit renewal (unanimous)
• Approved accountant Jackie Heinz to attend out-of-state conference (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $111,541.18 (unanimous)

Hanover Park Board

The Hanover Park Board will select officers for the coming year and set dates for 2023 events including a Concert in the Park and Easter Egg Hunt. The board will also approve minutes from the November 2022 meeting and hear public comment.

• Selection of officers for the board
• Concert in the Park – July band (unfinished business)
• Set dates for 2023 events
• Easter Egg Hunt planning

The Park Board appointed Alex Holslin as Chair and Ben Brandhorst as Vice Chair. The board approved hiring the band Hard Days Night for the July Concert in the Park and set dates for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Kids Bike Safety Day, and Pumpkin Event.

• Appointed Alex Holslin as Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ben Brandhorst as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved Hard Days Night band for $2,500.00 (Unanimous)
• Set Easter Egg Hunt for April 8 at 10:00 am
• Set Kids Bike Safety Day for May 20 from 9:00 am – 10:30 am
• Set Pumpkin Event for October 14 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Hanover Council

The Council approved the appointment of Phil Kern as a goal-setting facilitator. A public input session was held regarding the Wright County 19 road project, though no final decision on the design was made.

• Approved Resolution 01-17-23-09 to hire Phil Kern as goal-setting facilitator (unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total claims of $185,504.72 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-17-23-05 regarding 2023 Pay Equity Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-17-23-06 regarding change of signatories on City accounts (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-17-23-07 regarding Fire Department training (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-17-23-08 to reschedule City Council meetings and set LBAE (unanimous)

Hanover Council

The Council swore in Mike Amery and Greg Zgutowicz for 2023-2026 terms. The board approved the 2023 fee schedule, solid waste hauler licenses, and a BCA Joint Powers Agreement. Annual appointments were approved with a conditional appointment to the Park Board.

• Swore in Councilors Mike Amery and Greg Zgutowicz (2023-2026)
• Approved claims totaling $160,932.74 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Solid Waste Hauler Licenses (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-03-23-02 for BCA Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-03-23-03 for 2023 Annual Appointments (unanimous)
• Conditionally appointed Erik Schultz to Park Board upon Scott Jamison's resignation