Milaca public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Truth and Taxation and consider the final 2024 budget and tax levy. The body is also reviewing second readings for zoning fee changes and zoning amendments. Additionally, the council will discuss several contract renewals and a payment for the liquor store access road.

• Resolution #23-42: Final 2024 Budget and Tax Levy
• Payment request #2 for $44,960.75 to ACM, LLC for Liquor Store Access Road
• Resolution #23-45: Declaring a hazardous building at 230 3rd Ave NW
• Ordinance #518: Zoning Fees Charges (Second Reading)
• Ordinance #519: Amending Zoning #156.036(E)(9) (Second Reading)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve the final 2024 budget and a total tax levy of $975,179. The session also includes a first reading of an ordinance to increase water and sewer rates and a resolution regarding fire department pay.

• Resolution #23-42: Proposed 2024 total tax levy of $975,179
• Ordinance #520: Water rate increases, including residential base rate from $12 to $13
• Resolution #23-41: Paid on-call fire department rates, including $25 per call/drill for firefighters
• Closed meeting for City Manager performance evaluation and contract

City Council

The City Council will review proposed ordinances for zoning fee increases and a zoning amendment. The body is also considering a second reading for fire service charges and a lease renewal for the Tri-Cap lot.

• Ordinance #517 Fire Service Charges (Second Reading)
• Ordinance #518 Zoning Fees Charges (First Reading)
• Ordinance #519 Amending Zoning #156.036(E)(9) (First Reading)
• Tri-Cap Lot Lease Agreement Renewal
• Discussion on possible 4-way stop sign at 3rd Ave NW and 2nd St NW

City Council

The City Council will discuss a first reading of an ordinance for fire service charges and review airport engineering authorizations. The body is also considering a payment of $78,084.13 to ACM, LLC for access road work.

• Ordinance #517 regarding Fire Service Charges (First Reading)
• Payment request for $78,084.13 to ACM, LLC for Access Road
• Final Engineering Authorization for 110th Avenue Improvements Project (HUD Grant B-23-CP-MN-0884)
• Liquor and Tobacco License for Holiday Stationstore #4064
• Street closure request for Milaca Area Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting on November 24

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider second readings for ordinances regarding cannabis use in public places and a moratorium on cannabis businesses. The body will also review the 2024 preliminary budget and tax levy.

• Public hearing on interim ordinance for cannabis business moratorium
• Ordinance #513: Prohibiting cannabis use on public property
• Ordinance #515: Zoning map changes from R-1 to R-2
• Ordinance #516: Increasing R-3 residential height limit to 40 feet
• Resolution #23-33: Approval of 2024 Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy

City Council

The City Council will review the 2024 preliminary budget and levy. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss PERLA labor negotiations.

• Proposed street projects exceeding $2,300,000 for 3rd Ave NW, downtown area, and South River Road
• Proposed purchase of a Fire Pumper Truck for $1,029,950 and a Fire Rescue Truck for $500,000
• Security improvements for City Hall and Motor Vehicle Office reception areas
• Proposed $2,950,000 in bond proceeds for street and fire truck projects
• Watermain replacements at 1st & 2nd and W/S Airport road

The Council approved an increase in airport lot lease fees. Members also discussed potential hourly pay rates for the fire department, sick leave policy updates, and proposed street improvement projects for the 2024 budget.

• Approved increase of airport lot leases to $675 per year

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding bank authorizations and donations. The body is also discussing a potential Water Revenue Bond for water meters and reviewing quotes for fire department parking lot replacement.

• Purchase of equipment from Tactilogix for $3,410.00
• Discussion of potential Water Revenue Bond for water meters
• Review of concrete and asphalt quotes to replace fire department parking lot
• Minor Re-split Lot Application for Lugene Verurink
• Resolution 22-35 regarding assessment of law mowing costs

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a five-year term for a water meter revenue bond and multiple fire department contracts. Two conditional use permits for business operations were granted, and a minor lot split for Village Center Apartments was approved.

• Approved five-year term for water meter revenue bond (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 contract with Johnson Custom Creations for liquor store bollards (unanimous)
• Approved $48,000 contract with Johnson Custom Creations for fire department concrete apron (unanimous)
• Approved $31,520.60 contract with Rum River Contracting for fire department asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved $3,410 purchase of equipment from Tactilogix for fire department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-36 for Anson Properties outside patio conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-37 for Rusty Shovel Gardens home occupation conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved minor lot split for Village Center Apartments owner Lugene Veurink (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding vacating a road right-of-way on 5th St SW. The body is also considering several ordinances related to cannabis use and business moratoriums, as well as zoning map amendments.

• Public hearing for vacating a portion of road right-of-way on 5th St SW
• Ordinance #514: Interim moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses
• Ordinance #513: Prohibiting cannabis use on public property and in public places
• Resolution #23-28 and #23-29: Final plat and developers agreement for Bluewaters Potato Patch-Milaca
• Ordinance #515: Changes to the City of Milaca Zoning Map

The City Council approved a moratorium and study on cannabis businesses and passed the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting cannabis use on public property. The council also approved a road right-of-way vacation on 5th St SW and awarded a $129,520.92 access road contract to ACM.

• Approved Resolution #23-26 vacating road right-of-way on 5th St SW
• Approved Resolution #23-27 for a public hearing on a cannabis business moratorium
• Approved Resolution #23-28 (Final Plat) and #23-29 (Developers Agreement) for Bluewaters Potato Patch-Milaca
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #513 prohibiting cannabis use on public property
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #514 (cannabis business moratorium study)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #515 (zoning change from R-1 to R-2)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #516 (increasing R-3 height limit to 40 feet)
• Awarded $129,520.92 access road bid to ACM

City Council

The City Council is considering a preliminary Planned Unit Development for Bluewaters Potato Patch and a road right-of-way vacation on 5th St SW. The body is also reviewing plans for a 2024 street project and a revised quote for the Senior Center door.

• Resolution #23-23: Preliminary PUD for Bluewaters Potato Patch-Milaca
• Resolution #23-22: Public hearing for road right-of-way vacation on 5th St SW
• 2024 Street Project: Approval of plans and bidding authorization via Stantec
• Public Works: Revised quote for Senior Center door replacement
• Fire Department: Request for Old Ranger and Skid Unit from Foreston Fire Department

The City Council approved a preliminary Planned Unit Development for Bluewaters Potato Patch-Milaca and authorized bidding for a new road at the bypass. The council also denied a request for a building permit refund for First Baptist Church. Several temporary liquor sales and a special event application were approved.

• Approved preliminary PUD for Bluewaters Potato Patch-Milaca (Resolution #23-23)
• Denied building permit refund for First Baptist Church (4-1)
• Approved $3,300 quote for one Senior Center front door from ECSI System Integrators
• Authorized bidding for road at the bypass (estimated under $110,000)
• Approved sale of 2004 Polaris Side by Side to Foreston Fire Department for $5,000
• Approved Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers Policy (Resolution #23-24)
• Approved temporary off-sale premise sales for El Jalisco Grill & Bar for Reggae Rock Festival and Rec Fest
• Approved Special Event Application for Airport Fly-In August 4-6

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading on an ordinance to allow slaughtering in the B-2 General Business District. The body is also reviewing a developers agreement with Whitehorse and a public safety lease agreement.

• Ordinance #511: Second reading to allow slaughtering in B-2 General Business District
• Resolution #23-20: Whitehorse Developers Agreement
• Resolution #23-21: Authorization for MN DOT Airport Contract
• Public Safety Lease Agreement for period July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025
• Minor lot split for Stuart Packard Jr. (21-640-0100)

The Council approved the 2024 Street Project, which includes watermain work and will increase the debt levy. Other key actions included approving the 2022 audited financial statements and a developers agreement for land sale with Whitehorse 33, LLC.

• Approved 2022 Audited Financial Statements
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #511 regarding Meat Market and Processing zoning
• Approved Resolution #23-20 Whitehorse 33, LLC Developers Agreement
• Approved removal of band shell elevator and installation of new ramp
• Approved replacement of Senior Center front door
• Approved 2024 Street Project
• Approved Resolution #23-21 MN DOT Airport Contract
• Approved minor lot split for Stuart Packard Jr

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a first reading of an ordinance to allow slaughtering in the B-2 General Business District. The body is also discussing several planning resolutions for Bluewater-Potato Patch and professional services agreements for a federal grant.

• Ordinance #511: First reading to allow slaughtering in B-2 General Business District
• Resolution #23-17 and #23-18: Preliminary plat and conditional use permit for Bluewater-Potato Patch
• Purchase agreement for property from Whitehorse 33, LLC
• Professional services agreement with Bogart-Pederson for Federal Grant #B-23-CP-MN-0884
• Resolution #23-16: Lot coverage and 3-foot setback variance

The Council approved a preliminary plat and conditional use permit for townhouses at the Potato Patch property on 24 Ave SW. Other actions included approving a zoning amendment for meat markets and a survey for future trail development.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #511 amending zoning for meat markets and processing
• Approved Gambling Fund Lawful Purpose Expenditures Policy
• Approved survey for future trail development to support a Hometown Grant application
• Approved Resolution 23-16 for lot coverage and setback variances for the Stimmlers
• Approved Resolution 23-17 for Preliminary Plat for Bluewater-Potato Patch-Milaca MN LLC
• Approved Resolution 23-18 for Conditional Use Permit for Bluewater-Potato Patch Milaca MN, LLC
• Approved April 20, 2023 minutes, bills, and Resolution #23-15 approving donations

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and first reading regarding a new chicken ordinance. The body is also considering public nuisance abatements for three properties and several special event applications.

• Public nuisance abatement hearings for 230 5th St NW, 305 5th Ave SE, and 845 3rd St SE
• First reading of Ordinance #504 regarding chickens
• Off-premise liquor sales request for El Jalisco
• Special event applications for Reggae Ska Rock Festival, Summer Air Art Fair, and others
• Information on TH Hwy 23 Reconstruction Project delay to 2027

The City Council voted 4-1 to fail the first reading of Ordinance #504, which would have allowed chickens in the city. The council also approved three public nuisance abatements and several administrative policies.

• Rejected Ordinance #504 to allow chickens (4-1)
• Approved public nuisance abatement for 230 Sth St NW
• Approved public nuisance abatement for 305 5th Ave SE
• Approved public nuisance abatement for 845 3rd St SE
• Approved Resolution #23-14 Public Funds Banking Resolution
• Approved new Credit Card and Computer Use policies
• Approved $41,000 transfer from Public Works Reserve to 2023 equipment budget
• Approved $750 from gambling funds for Milaca Wolves Archery

City Council

The City Council will consider preliminary and final plats and a PUD amendment for the Boulder Ridge Fourth Addition. The body is also discussing authorization for preliminary engineering on the 110th Ave project and various land easements.

• Preliminary and final plats for Boulder Ridge Fourth Addition by CKW Developers
• PUD Amendment for CKW Developers
• Authorization for preliminary engineering for 110th Ave Project
• Quotes for Fire Department trailer
• Petition to vacate alley and ingress/egress easement approval

The Council approved the preliminary and final plats for the Boulder Ridge Fourth Addition and an amendment to its Planned Unit Development. Other actions included authorizing engineering for the 110th Ave project and purchasing fire department equipment. The Council also denied a petition to vacate an alley while approving a corresponding ingress/egress easement.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats and PUD Amendment for Boulder Ridge Fourth Addition (Resolution #23-09)
• Authorized completion of preliminary engineering for 110th Ave Project
• Approved $9,915.00 quote from Power Lodge for fire department trailer
• Approved quote from MTECH for QTAC 85EMS-C skid unit (estimated $9,700.00)
• Denied application to vacate an alley for Erik & Alyssa Nordvik
• Approved Ingress/Egress Easement for the Nordvik property
• Approved Community Funding Project and Grant Agreement authorizing City Manager as representative
• Approved Rum River Life Choices Special Event Application

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to establish Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-10 and consider adopting the associated TIF plan. The body will also review a second reading for land annexation from Milaca Township and appoint a member to fill a council vacancy.

• Public hearing for Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-10
• Ordinance #510: Annexation of Land Located in Milaca Township (Second Reading)
• Resolution #23-05: Appointing a Council Member to Fill Vacancy
• Public Works payment for 2021 Street Improvement Contractors Pay Request No. 5: $101,827.99
• Review of quotes for street seal coating, alley paving, and fire department side-by-side vehicles

The Council established Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-10 to assist Rum River Living, LLC with a new housing development. Other key actions included appointing a new council member and approving several public works and fire department equipment purchases.

• Approved Resolution #23-04 adopting the TIF Plan for an 8-unit housing project
• Executed Development Agreement for TIF District No. 2-10
• Approved Ordinance #510 for annexation of land in Milaca Township
• Appointed Laurie Gahm to fill a council vacancy (Resolution #23-05)
• Approved $11,000 transfer from Charitable Gambling fund for a mini excavator
• Approved $30,000 transfer from Charitable Gambling fund for skate park expansion
• Approved $57,707.40 contract with Omann Brothers for alley paving
• Approved $23,871.44 purchase of a Polaris Ranger from Duluth Lawn & Sport

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding annexation from Milaca Township. The body will also consider second readings for shelter fee changes and a rezoning request, as well as contracts for city facilities.

• Public hearing on annexation from Milaca Township
• Ordinance #508: Second reading of shelter fees, charges, and rates
• Ordinance #509: Second reading of rezone request from Eric and Jill Hardy
• Ordinance #510: First reading of land annexation from Milaca Township
• DAC contracts for City Hall, Gorecki Center, Library, and Fire Hall

The City Council approved several ordinances including a rezone request and the first reading of a land annexation from Milaca Township. The council also authorized a letter of support for a Hwy 23 coalition feasibility study and approved a bid for liquor store renovations.

• Approved $33,743 bid from AJW for liquor store beer cave door installation
• Approved Ordinance #508 regarding shelter fees (Second Reading)
• Approved Ordinance #509 rezone request from Eric and Jill Hardy (Second Reading)
• Approved Ordinance #510 annexation of land in Milaca Township (First Reading)
• Directed City Manager to send letter of support for Hwy 23 Coalition feasibility study
• Approved splitting the $6,000 Fire Chief payment between two chiefs
• Approved Mille Lacs County DAC contracts for City, Gorecki Center, Library and Fire Hall (3-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Dec 14, 2022 minutes and Resolution #23-02 declaring a council vacancy