Kasson public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Kasson City Council will consider approving the final 2023 budget, a fee schedule, and a bonding request for flood relief. They will also discuss a sewer rate study, a lot split recording, and a hiring recommendation for a water/wastewater operator.

• Final 2023 Budget
• Resolution Accepting Donation to the Kasson Fire Department
• Fee Schedule
• Bonding Request Kasson Flood Relief
• Hiring Committee Recommendation to Hire Mike Bolster for W/WW Oper 1 starting 1/3/23

The City Council established authority over lot splits and approved the hiring of a full-time police officer and a water/wastewater operator. The council also approved a fee schedule and right-of-entry donations for the 16th Street intersection project.

• Approved lot split authority resolution #12.13-22 (All Aye)
• Approved hiring David Kunz as full-time police officer (All Aye)
• Approved hiring Mike Bolster as W/WW Oper 1 starting 1/3/23 (All Aye)
• Approved amended fee schedule (All Aye)
• Approved resolution #12.14-22 for right-of-entry donations for Trunk Highway 57 and 16th Street intersection (All Aye)
• Approved consent agenda including $493,519.12 in claims and 2023 Budget (All Aye)
• Approved resolution #12.11-22 accepting donation to Fire Department (All Aye)
• Approved resolution #12.12-22 certifying delinquent claims to County Auditor (All Aye)

City Council

The Kasson City Council will consider the 2023 draft budget, a bond call for 2015A, and several appointments including a Library Director and Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director. Other items include a tax abatement for the liquor store, a yield-to-stop sign change, and a snow hauling recommendation.

The City Council approved the hiring of a Library Director, Public Works Supervisor, and Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director. The council also approved a snow hauling contract with IMS Construction and authorized several fund transfers and bond payments.

• Approved hiring Michelle McCaughtry as Library Director at $32.70/hr
• Approved hiring Jessica Royer as Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director at $44.13/hr
• Approved hiring Ben Langan as Public Works Supervisor at $34.98/hr
• Approved snow hauling bid from IMS Construction
• Approved Call Bond 2015A refunding bond to save $10K in interest
• Approved Highway 57 and sump pump assessment deferrals
• Approved appointment of Ian Stauffer to the Library Board
• Approved $1,132,563.15 in claims and TIF/Interfund transfers

City Council

The Kasson City Council will hold a public hearing on Sunday liquor hours and take a first look at a proposed fee schedule. Other business includes sidewalk removal, gas easements, and appointing a member to the EDA. Several consent agenda items involve payments for water tower and excavation work.

• Public hearing on Sunday liquor hours
• Pay estimate to Maguire Iron for Fairgrounds water tower: $66,500.00
• Pay estimate to Schumacher Excavating for Vail Property: $196,646.77
• First look at fee schedule
• Grendahl Sidewalk Removal

The Council approved an ordinance allowing Sunday liquor hours to begin at 8 AM. They also authorized a resident to remove a sidewalk at their own expense and approved gas easements for the Vail subdivision. A proposed update to the leash law was sent back to the EMS committee for further clarification.

• Approved Sunday liquor hours to extend to 8 AM (All Voting Aye)
• Approved appointment of Jon Ehmke to the EDA Board (All Voting Aye)
• Appointed City Administrator Ibisch, City Clerk Rappe, and Police Chief Hanson to the canvassing board (All Voting Aye)
• Approved $154,848.56 in claims (All Voting Aye)
• Approved $66,500.00 pay estimate for Maguire Iron Fairgrounds Water tower (All Voting Aye)
• Approved $196,646.77 pay estimate for Schumacher Excavating – Vail Property (All Voting Aye)
• Approved request for Mr. Grendahl to remove sidewalk at his own expense (All Voting Aye)
• Approved gas easements for 8th Ave SE Connect/Vail subdivision (All Voting Aye)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for Chaotic Good Brewing at 202 2nd St SW, consider a Park Board recommendation to increase 2023 KAC fees and change the high dive height requirement, and discuss a power cost adjustment rider.

• Public hearing for Chaotic Good Brewing off-sale intoxicating liquor, on-sale taproom, and Sunday liquor license at 202 2nd St SW
• Park Board recommendation to increase 2023 KAC fees, hours, and programs
• Park Board recommendation to change height requirement for high dive board use
• Power cost adjustment rider discussion
• Resolution accepting donations to the Kasson Aquatic Center

The City Council approved liquor licenses for Chaotic Good Brewing and adopted Park Board recommendations for 2023 aquatic center fees and high dive height requirements. The council also selected a new health insurance plan and approved $689,000.67 in claims.

• Approved Brewers Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor, On-Sale Taproom, and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Chaotic Good Brewing (All Aye)
• Approved 2023 Kasson Aquatic Center fees, hours, and programs (All Aye)
• Approved 56-inch height requirement for high dive board use (All Aye)
• Approved 2500/5000 Access Plan for health insurance (All Aye)
• Approved $689,000.67 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #10.5-22 accepting donations to the Kasson Aquatic Center (All Aye)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider pay estimates for infrastructure projects and discuss Sunday liquor. The meeting includes reports on energy efficiency, tennis courts, and rental licensing.

• Fairgrounds Water Tower Maguire Iron Est. #8: $114,950.00
• Lions Park and Library Lot SL Const Est #2: $101,314.22
• Discussion on Sunday Liquor
• Rental Licensing and Dogs at Large
• Energy Audit and Efficiency

The council approved the consent agenda, which included $803,270.45 in claims, donations to the fire department and D.A.R.E. program, and a resolution certifying delinquent claims. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda and acceptance of a retirement.

• Approved consent agenda including $803,270.45 in claims (3-0)
• Accepted retirement of Dan Trapp with thanks (3-0)
• Discussed but took no action on Sunday liquor sales hours change
• Discussed but took no action on dog leash law enforcement and rental licensing

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an addition to Alcohol Ordinance 110. The meeting also includes discussions on taproom fees, a billboard lease, and the retirement of two directors.

• Public hearing for Alcohol Ordinance 110 addition
• Setting fee for taproom on-sale
• Retirement of Library Director Patricia Shafer-Gottschalk
• Retirement of Finance Director Nancy Zaworski
• Review of 2023 Preliminary Budget

The Kasson City Council approved an ordinance adding taproom and brew pub regulations to the city's alcohol licensing code, and set the taproom on-sale fee at $275. The council also accepted retirements of the library and finance directors, hired a new administrative assistant, and discussed but took no action on a potential land acquisition and billboard lease.

• Approved Ordinance #9.1-22 adding taproom and brew pub sections to alcohol code (unanimous)
• Set taproom on-sale fee at $275 (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Library Director Patricia Shafer-Gottschalk effective 12/31/22 (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Finance Director Nancy Zaworski effective 12/15/22 (unanimous)
• Hired Jessica Gunderson as administrative assistant at Grade 6, Step 1 ($21.79/hr) starting 10/10 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,263,057.40 in claims (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2023 preliminary budget and the tax levy collectible in 2023. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an easement vacation for Kwik Trip and proposals to amend the alcoholic beverage ordinance.

• Preliminary 2023 Budget and Tax Levy collectible in 2023
• Public hearing for Kwik Trip easement vacation
• Pay request for Maguire Iron Fairgrounds Water tower: $223,250.00
• Pay request for SL Contracting Lions Park and Library Parking lots: $87,257.64
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 110: Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance

The council approved the preliminary and final plats for the new Kwik Trip site, vacated an existing utility easement through the property, and authorized the development agreement and petition and waiver. A preliminary 2023 tax levy with a 4% increase target was also approved, along with a conditional use permit for a fence at 901 9th St NW and the preliminary plat for Zumbro Valley Park (Golden Kernel subdivision).

• Approved preliminary and final plats for Kwik Trip 1194 Subdivision, development agreement, and petition and waiver (unanimous)
• Approved easement vacation for Kwik Trip with date correction (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary 2022 tax levy collectible in 2023 and 2023 preliminary budget (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for fence on property line at 901 9th St NW (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Zumbro Valley Park (Golden Kernel) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $665,582.16 in claims, pay estimates, and personnel evaluations (unanimous)
• Approved American Legion event permit and temporary liquor license for Oct 8 (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Park and Recreation Director Ron Unger (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will address a public hearing regarding the annexation of land south of Schutte owned by Jeremy Bigelow. The meeting also includes discussions on budget, edible cannabis regulation, and a draft THC ordinance.

• Public hearing for annexation of land south of Schutte owned by Jeremy Bigelow
• Discussion of draft THC ordinance and edible cannabis regulation
• Resolution setting a public hearing for Kwik Trip North easement vacation
• Conference expense of $100 for Ian Albers (EDA Assistant)
• Update to School Resource Officer job description

The council approved the annexation of a small piece of land south of Schutte owned by Jeremy Bigelow, part of the orderly annexation with Mantorville Township. They also approved a GIS agreement, set a public hearing for September 14 on vacating an easement for Kwik Trip North, and waived the sewer portion of a disputed bill. The council accepted the resignation of Amy Johnson and updated the School Resource Officer job description.

• Approved annexation of Jeremy Bigelow parcel (unanimous)
• Approved GIS agreement (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for September 14 on vacation of easement for Kwik Trip North (unanimous)
• Waived sewer portion of disputed bill, water portion to be revisited after next billing cycle (unanimous)
• Approved updated School Resource Officer job description (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Amy Johnson (unanimous)
• Held closed session on labor wage issue; gave direction to administrator on SRO position

City Council

The City Council will discuss a draft ordinance regarding edible cannabis regulations and the 2023 budget. The meeting includes committee reports on conditional use permits for Plaza 57 Daycare and Gahr Fence, as well as the hiring of a probationary volunteer firefighter.

• Resolution for donation to the Parks Department from KMGSA
• Jesse Kasel Glock Armorer Course: $250
• Paul Lindgren MNCPA Conference: $250
• Plaza 57 Daycare Conditional Use Permit resolution
• Gahr Fence Conditional Use Permit resolution

The Kasson City Council approved two conditional use permits: one for a commercial daycare at Plaza 57 (301 Mantorville Ave South) and one for a fence at 1001 5th Ave NW. They also set the preliminary levy date for September 14 and final levy for December 14, with a backup date of December 21. The council approved several resolutions, including delinquent claims certification, a donation to the parks department, and an ordinance amendment to the alcohol licensing code.

• Approved conditional use permit for daycare at Plaza 57 (all aye)
• Approved conditional use permit for fence at 1001 5th Ave NW (all aye)
• Set preliminary levy date Sept 14 and final levy Dec 14, backup Dec 21 (all aye)
• Approved ordinance amending alcohol licensing code (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $795,387.74 (all aye)
• Approved event permit for Legion (all aye)
• Approved ballot language (all aye)
• Approved pay estimate #6 for water tower at $185,250 (all aye)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a pay estimate for the Maguire Iron Watertower and discuss developer agreements with Hamilton. The meeting also includes reviews of police officer pay steps and cannabis legislation.

• Pay Estimate #4 for Maguire Iron Watertower: $479,964.95
• Developer Agreement Hamilton: Option Agreement Phase 2 and Sand Company Option
• Police Officer pay step increases for James Iem ($31.43) and Jessica Peterson ($29.47)
• Discussion on Cannabis Legislation and Regulation FAQs
• Festival in the Park Resolutions regarding volunteers, park hours, and street closings

The Kasson City Council approved a development agreement for Hamilton, option agreements for Phase 2 and a sand company, a permit for a secondary water meter, and an event permit for a block party. They also discussed organized collection and cannabis legislation but took no action on those items.

• Approved Development Agreement Hamilton (all aye)
• Approved Option Agreement Phase 2 v2 (all aye)
• Approved Right of First Refusal Sand Company Option (all aye)
• Approved permit for secondary water meter (all aye)
• Approved event permit for block party on Sept 10 (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including $662,445.92 claims and pay estimate #4 for water tower (all aye)

City Council

The City Council will review several planning and zoning items including the Schuette Comp Plan and Vail Subdivision. The agenda also includes a consent agenda covering payroll evaluations, a water tower pay estimate, and festival licensing.

• Pay Request #5 for Fairgrounds Water Tower by Maguire Iron: $71,250.00
• Jesse Kasel MN DARE Conference attendance: $200.00
• Schuette Comp Plan and Zoning amendment
• Vail Subdivision Final PUD and Final Plat
• Temporary Liquor License and Fireworks Permit for Festival in the Park

The Kasson City Council approved several land-use items, including rezoning 4.21 acres from Development Holding to Highway Commercial, adding an interim use permit process to the zoning code, and granting a home business permit for firearm sales. The council also approved the final plat and PUD plan for Vail Subdivision and awarded the construction bid to Schumacher Excavating. All votes were unanimous with all present members voting aye.

• Approved rezoning 4.21 acres from DH to C-3 (all aye)
• Approved ordinance adding interim use permit process (all aye)
• Approved interim use permit for home firearm sales at 506 15th Ave NW (all aye)
• Approved final plat and PUD plan for Vail Subdivision (all aye)
• Awarded Vail Subdivision construction bid to Schumacher Excavating (all aye)
• Approved SRO agreements for ZED and KM schools (all aye)
• Approved transfer of funds for Safe Routes to School shortfall (all aye)
• Accepted resignations of three firefighters (all aye)

City Council

The Council will hold a final assessment hearing for Trunk Highway 57 improvements. Additionally, the Council will consider a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning request for the Vail property.

• Final Assessment Hearing for Trunk Highway 57 Improvements
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD R-3 Rezoning for Vail Property
• Wage increases for Amy Johnson, Ben Langan, and Jarrod Nelson
• Safe Route to School project bid tabulation and resolution
• Fee Schedule Update

The Kasson City Council adopted the final assessment roll for the Highway 57 reconstruction project with a 5.5% interest rate, despite resident concerns about costs and property impacts. The council also approved a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat for the Vail Subdivision, and awarded the Safe Routes to School construction bid to Rochester Sand and Gravel.

• Adopted Highway 57 assessment roll with 5.5% interest rate (all aye)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Vail property (all aye)
• Rezoned Vail Subdivision from D-H to PUD R-3 (all aye)
• Approved preliminary plat for Vail Subdivision (all aye)
• Awarded Safe Routes to School bid to Rochester Sand and Gravel (all aye)
• Approved fee schedule update (all aye)

City Council

The City Council will discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Water Tower Place and Access Development. The meeting includes a review of the Vail Subdivision preliminary plat and construction plans. Personnel actions include a promotion for Police Officer Zach Kasper.

• Water Tower Place TIF request and conceptual plans
• Access Development TIF request and resolution
• Vail Subdivision preliminary plat, PUD, and construction plans
• Promotion of Police Officer Zach Kasper to full-time at $29.47 per hour
• Appointment of Paul Johnson to the Planning Commission

The council approved moving forward with the Water Tower Place TIF for the old elementary school redevelopment, with stipulations that density stays at 31 senior housing units and an end date of February 23, 2023. They also approved a letter of support and a resolution for TIF assistance for a multi-family housing project by Sand Development, with a sunset of February 28, 2023. Additionally, the council approved extending the Small Cities Development Program grant to September 2023, approved plans and specs for the Vail Subdivision to go out for bids, and promoted Police Officer Zach Kasper to fulltime with a step increase.

• Approved Water Tower Place TIF with stipulations (31 units, senior housing, end date Feb 23, 2023) (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Access Development TIF (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #6.2-22 supporting TIF for multi-family housing (5-0)
• Approved extension of Small Cities Development Program to Sept 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #6.3-22 for Vail Subdivision plans and bids (5-0)
• Promoted Police Officer Zach Kasper to fulltime, Grade 10 Step 2 $29.47 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $500,478.07 in claims and 2012A bond resolution (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the Water Tower Place and Access Development projects. The council is also reviewing a resolution for a public hearing regarding assessments for the TH 57 Reconstruction.

• Pay request for Fairgrounds Water Tower #3 from Maguire Iron for $360,012.21
• Proposed assessment map and roll for TH 57 Reconstruction
• TIF requests for Water Tower Place and Access Development
• Hiring of Darin Holland for FT Ice Arena starting June 1, 2022
• Discussion of electric vehicles for the Police Department

The Kasson City Council denied the annexation application for Lindon Manor II, as recommended by staff. The council also approved paying off bond 2012A early, called a public hearing on assessments for Trunk Highway 57 improvements, and hired a new ice arena employee.

• Denied Lindon Manor II annexation request (all aye)
• Approved early payment of Bond 2012A by August 1, 2022 (all aye)
• Called public hearing on assessments for T.H. 57 improvements (all aye)
• Approved hiring Darin Holland as FT Ice Arena employee (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,624,033.00 in claims (all aye)
• Approved Jon Knutson to Park Board (all aye)

City Council

The Kasson City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a petition for annexation, and will consider rezoning for the 4th Ave Lane Apts project. Other business includes a food truck permit, liquor ordinance update, electric rules, rate study projections, and a preliminary TIF request. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports.

• Public hearing on petition for annexation
• Ordinance to rezone 4th Ave Lane Apts
• Food truck permit discussion
• Liquor ordinance update
• Preliminary TIF request

The council tabled a petition to annex 21+ acres owned by the Marti family, deferring a decision to the next meeting. They approved a rezoning of the Thompson Addition from Planned Unit Development – Fixed to PUD R-3, along with related ordinance publication. Other actions included adopting a food truck permit fee schedule, updating the liquor ordinance to reference 'public' schools, and approving the MnDOT Master Partnership Agreement.

• Tabled Marti annexation petition to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Thompson Addition to PUD R-3 (5-0)
• Approved summary publication of Ordinance 1.1-22 (5-0)
• Approved food truck permit fees: $250 annual, $100 for 6 months, $100 mobile business (5-0)
• Changed liquor ordinance language to 'public' school (5-0)
• Approved Electric Rules update (5-0)
• Approved MnDOT Master Partnership Agreement and Resolution 5.4-22 (5-0)
• Approved Safe Routes to School resolution and bid advertisement (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an abatement at 15 7th St NW. The agenda includes updates on mobile business policies, a JPA agreement between the police department and the State of MN, and an ordinance for Tap Brewhouse.

• Public Hearing for Abatement of 15 7th St NW
• Mobile Business/Food Truck Policy update
• JPA Agreement between City of Kasson Police Department and the State of MN (BCA)
• Tap Brewhouse Ordinance
• Isaac Thoe Grade 9 step 1 recommendation ($26.67)

The Kasson City Council ordered the abatement of a property at 15 7th St NW after years of complaints and a public hearing. The council also approved a $6.02 million bond issuance, adopted the Dodge County Hazardous Mitigation Plan, and approved several resolutions including election judges and a joint powers agreement with the state BCA.

• Ordered abatement of 15 7th St NW (unanimous)
• Approved $6,020,000 General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bond, Series 2022A (unanimous)
• Adopted Dodge County Hazardous Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing election judges for May 24 special primary (consent agenda)
• Approved JPA agreement with State of MN BCA (unanimous)
• Approved court data services subscriber amendment (unanimous)
• Approved petition and waiver deferral request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $837,529.25 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the 2021 audit and a resolution awarding the Lions Park and Library parking lot improvements project. The body will also discuss a potential bond sale and planning amendments in the Thompson Addition.

• Pay request for Maguire Iron Fairgrounds Water Tower: $62,522.84
• Resolution awarding Lions Park and Library Parking Lot Improvements
• Comp Plan and PUD Amendments in Thompson Addition
• Motion to approve the 2021 Audit
• Detour Agreement with MnDOT for TH 57

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of the Englestad Property by Bigelow Land Development. The body will also review concept plans for Bigelow Land Development, SouthPointe, and Lindon Manor.

• Public hearing on annexation of Englestad Property by Bigelow Land Development
• Review of Bigelow Land Development, SouthPointe, and Lindon Manor concept plans
• NW Trail Grant and Federal EDA Grant application
• Cemetery fence quotes and fire truck outfitting
• Liquor licenses for El Patron and a Sunday liquor license

The council approved the annexation of the 40-acre Englestad property by Bigelow Land Development, as outlined in Resolution 3.9-22. They also approved several other items, including a consent agenda with claims totaling $888,726.93, a cemetery fence purchase, and a petition and waiver agreement with Scheutte LLC. The meeting included a closed session for land purchase discussions.

• Approved amended agenda (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including $888,726.93 in claims (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 3.9-22 for annexation of Englestad property (all aye)
• Approved NW Trail grant reimbursement submission (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 3.10-22 for EDA grant application (all aye)
• Approved hiring of aquatic center employees (4-0-1, Eggler abstained)
• Approved cemetery fence purchase from American Fence Company for $34,989 (all aye)
• Approved petition and waiver agreement with Scheutte LLC (all aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding TH 57 special assessments and improvements. The agenda also includes discussions on fire department officer changes, a fire truck recommendation, and proposed street route adjustments for the 16th Street roundabout.

• Public hearing for TH 57 special assessments and resolution ordering improvements
• EMS recommendation regarding a fire truck
• Fire Department officer position changes recommendation
• Resolution revoking 3rd St as an MSAS route and establishing 16th Street and Main Street as MSAS routes
• Cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for TH 57

The Council voted to order the TH 57 improvement project and enter into a cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT, with the total estimated cost of $8.52 million and MnDOT contributing $4.5 million. The Council also approved a professional services agreement with ICS for the liquor store project, terminated the CEDA contract, and approved fire department officer restructuring. A public hearing on special assessments was held, with the next meeting set for May 25 to set assessments.

• Ordered TH 57 improvements and directed final plans (Resolution 3.4-22, all aye)
• Approved MnDOT cooperative construction agreement (Resolution 3.5-22, all aye)
• Approved ICS professional services agreement for liquor store (all aye)
• Terminated CEDA contract effective end of second quarter (all aye)
• Approved fire department officer restructuring (all aye)
• Revoked 3rd St as MSAS route (Resolution 3.6-22, all aye)
• Established 16th St and Main St as MSAS routes (Resolution 3.7-22, all aye)
• Accepted retirement of firefighter Kevin Farmer (all aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider a tax abatement resolution for Hamilton Real Estate and an addendum to the Kasson Meadows 7th development agreement. The meeting also includes several license renewals and personnel updates.

• Public hearing for Hamilton Real Estate tax abatement resolution
• Resolution approving addendum to Development Agreement for Kasson Meadows 7th
• Refuse hauler licenses for Skjeveland Enterprises, Sunshine Sanitation, Hometown Haulers, and LRS of Minnesota LLC
• Intoxicating liquor and Sunday liquor licenses for American Legion Post #333, Events by Saker, and Pete’s Repeat
• 3.2% Malt Liquor off sale licenses for Kwik Trip #619 and Casey’s Retail Company

Before Closed Session

The Kasson City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including claims, evaluations, and pay estimates. The council will also discuss body-worn cameras, a water rate study, a housing resolution, and the ice arena project, and will enter closed sessions for union negotiations and a real estate transaction.

• Pay estimate: NW Trail Improvements and 2021 Str Imp #3 to IMS Contracting for $26,802.28
• Pay estimate: Fairgrounds Water Tower #1 to Maguire Iron for $95,000.00
• Resolution accepting donations for Kasson Fire Department and 1938 WPA Walls
• Resolution supporting housing and local decision-making authority
• Closed sessions for union negotiations and real estate transaction

City Council

The City Council will review the consent agenda including library and administrative updates. The agenda includes discussions on foundation drain issues from a 2017 street project and a closed session for union negotiations.

• Resolution accepting donations for Positive Police/Community Interactions Initiative
• Conference funding: $600 for Law Enforcement Handgun/Carbine Rifle Instructor Course
• Conference funding: $943.95 for Foundation Instructor Trainer course
• Discussion of 2017 Street Project foundation drain issues
• Closed session for union negotiations

The Kasson City Council approved the consent agenda, which included claims totaling $840,080.77, a resolution decertifying delinquent claims, and a resolution accepting donations for police-community interactions. They also approved a one-year CRC agreement for utility outage services. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved consent agenda including claims of $840,080.77 (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 1.5-22 decertifying delinquent claims to county auditor (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 1.6-22 accepting donations for police-community interactions (all aye)
• Approved CRC agreement for utility outage service (all aye)

Before Closed Session

The City Council will discuss the annexation of the 16th St ROW and review the 2022 season hours, wages, and fees for the Aquatic Center. The meeting also includes reports on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Street Project and the 16th Street Roundabout.

• Public hearing for Annexation of 16th St ROW
• Approval of 2022 Aquatic Center hours, wages, and fees
• Pay adjustments for Mike Bolster and Mark Rappe to $24.06
• Promotion of Kelly Bell to Circulation Tech at $21.79
• Assessment Policy for Hwy 57

The Kasson City Council approved the annexation of 16th Street NW, the 2022 fee schedule including aquatic center wages, and accepted the Schuette property concept plan. They also approved several resolutions, appointments, and a consent agenda with claims totaling $2,368,412.16. No substantive decisions were made on the library litigation or the 3rd-5th Street lateral fee issue, which was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved amended agenda (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $2,368,412.16 (all aye)
• Approved mayor's board appointments (all aye)
• Approved 2022 appointments, designations, and subcommittees (all aye)
• Approved annexation of 16th St ROW (all aye)
• Accepted Schuette property concept plan (no vote recorded)
• Approved fee schedule including aquatic center hours/wages/fees (all aye)
• Approved Council Action Sheet for 3rd, 4th, 5th Street project update (all aye)