Kasson public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2023 budget, levy, and a Public Safety Building USDA development. The meeting also includes discussions on street improvement feasibility and a roundabout project at TH 57 and 16th Street.

• Public hearing for 2023 Budget and Levy
• Public hearing for Public Safety Building USDA Development
• Contract with ICS for energy efficiency projects at Kasson Liquor Store
• $47,500.00 pay estimate for Fairground Watertower by Maquire Iron
• Feasibility report and public hearing for 2023 Street Improvements

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the hiring of two administrative assistants and one police officer. The Council also voted to renew the City Administrator's contract with scheduled pay increases for 2024 and 2025. Additionally, a consent agenda was passed covering various licenses, donations, and project payments.

• Approved hiring Kendra Bohlen and Ashley Sherkus as admin assistants at $22.78/hour (All Aye)
• Approved hiring Alexander Ocvirek to the Police Department (All Aye)
• Renewed City Administrator contract with 4.25% increase in 2024 and 4% in 2025 (All Aye)
• Approved $79,312.38 in processed claims (All Aye)
• Approved $137,634.50 payment to Heselton Construction for 16th Street (All Aye)
• Approved $756,046.13 payment for ICS Fire Hall Project (All Aye)
• Approved $26,828.69 payment to Rochester Sand and Gravel for 2023 Street Projects (All Aye)
• Approved amusement license for Pete’s Repeat and tobacco licenses for Dollar General and Caseys (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 Budget and the resolution for the 2024 levy. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2024 fee schedule and new fire department policies.

• Public hearing for 2024 Budget and Levy
• Review of 2024 Fee Schedule
• New Fire Department Policies
• Personnel updates including retirement of Jeff Ulve
• Closed session regarding real or personal property transactions

City Council

The City Council will review a rezoning request and comp plan amendment from the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes an encroachment agreement with Mayo Clinic and the 2024 notice of proposed property tax.

• A & A rezone and Comp Plan Amendment
• Encroachment Agreement with Mayo Clinic
• 2024 Notice of Proposed Property Tax
• Schumacher Excavating pay estimate of $3,378.76 for Vail Subdivision
• Three Oh One Façade Grant

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on routine items, including budget updates and insurance proposals. A public hearing is scheduled for the vacation of 18th Street NW.

• Public Hearing: Vacation of 18th St NW
• Budget Update
• Insurance Proposals from Stevenson Insurance and Insurance Brokers

City Council

The Kasson City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, claims, and donations. Under old business, they will discuss a pet amnesty program, the Vail final plat and PUD, and a parking study presentation with discussion on Main Street bumpouts. The meeting also includes reports from the administrator, engineer, and various correspondence items.

• Resolution accepting donation to Park and Rec Department
• Resolution accepting donation to Community Policing
• Conference attendance for Cassie Sullivan at MMUA Tech and Operations Conf., St. Cloud, $560
• Discussion on Main Street bumpouts as part of parking study
• Vail Final Plat and Vail Final PUD

The City Council approved the final plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Vail Second Subdivision. The council also approved a consent agenda including claims for payment and donations. A parking study was presented showing most parking is underutilized by industry standards.

• Approved claims for payment in the amount of $2,245,203.47 (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #10.8-23 accepting donation to Park and Rec Department (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #10.9-23 accepting donation to Community Policing (All Aye)
• Approved $560 for Cassie Sullivan to attend MMUA Tech and Operations Conf. (All Aye)
• Approved Final Plat for Vail Second Subdivision via Resolution #10.10-23 (All Aye)
• Approved Vail Final PUD via Resolution #10.11-23 (All Aye)

City Council Meeting 10-11-23

The Kasson City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 11, 2023, addressing routine consent agenda items, public hearings on a right-of-way vacation and nuisance abatement, and reports from the Planning Commission. They will also discuss old business such as dog licensing and ambulance service, and consider new business including a final plat. The meeting includes closed sessions for a possible land transaction and union negotiations.

• Pay estimates: New Fire Hall $522,094.54, Vail Property $26,102.62, 16th St Roundabout $24,618.68, 2023 Str Imp $75,109.62, SRTS $30,395.15
• Public hearing: Vacation of Public Right of Way and Creation of Drainage easement
• Public hearing: Nuisance abatement
• Final Plat – East Creek Commercial Park Second
• Resignation of Police Officer Jessica Peterson

The City Council approved the preliminary and final plats for East Creek Commercial Park Second and a Final PUD for the Thompson Addition with conditions. The council also voted to abate a nuisance property at 15 7th St NW and approved a managed natural landscape ordinance.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for East Creek Commercial Park Second (All Aye)
• Approved Final PUD for Thompson Addition with conditions (All Aye)
• Voted to abate nuisance property at 15 7th St NW (4-1)
• Approved Managed Natural Landscape Ordinance #10.1-23 (All Aye)
• Approved vacating Public Right of Way and creating utility/drainage easement (All Aye)
• Approved two conditional use permits for fences at 2002 8th Ave NE and 807 10th St NW (All Aye)
• Set public hearing for November 8, 2023, to vacate portion of 18th St NW ROW (All Aye)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer Jessica Peterson (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a bid for a fire truck and consider recommendations to hire firefighters and a Streets/Parks employee. The meeting also includes a worksession with Mike Bubany and several routine consent agenda items.

• Bid for Fire Truck
• Pay request of $253,938.33 for ICS New Fire Hall
• Pay request of $140,185.00 for Maguire Iron Fairground Water Tower
• Recommendation to hire Charles Ryan III and Daniel Zastrow as firefighters
• Recommendation to hire for Streets/Parks Position

The Council approved the sale of a fire truck to the City of Aredale, IA, and authorized a $3,000 match for the Fire Relief Association Pension Fund. Several new hires were approved for the fire and streets/parks departments. The Council also approved over $1.1M in claims and two infrastructure pay requests.

• Approved $1,171,135.65 in processed claims (All Aye)
• Approved $253,938.33 pay request for ICS New Fire Hall (All Aye)
• Approved $140,185.00 pay request for Maguire Iron Fairground Water Tower (All Aye)
• Approved $3,000 match to Fire Relief Association Pension Fund (All Aye)
• Approved $19,000 bid from Aredale, IA for Fire Truck (All Aye)
• Approved MMUA Services Agreement (All Aye)
• Approved hiring firefighters Charles Ryan III and Daniel Zastrow (All Aye)
• Approved hiring Miles Brannan for Streets/Parks Position (All Aye)

City Council

The Council will review the 2024 preliminary budget, including updated versions with cutdowns and the preliminary tax levy. The meeting also includes discussions on subdivision developments, fence conditional use permits, and several personnel changes.

• Approval of 2024 Preliminary Budget and Preliminary Tax Levy
• Pay Request #5 for Heselton Const regarding 16th St Roundabout ($223,976.46)
• Pay Request #1 for Rochester Sand and Gravel for 2023 Street Improvements ($67,663.27)
• Pay Request #4 for Rochester Sand and Gravel for SRTS ($15,477.50)
• Borgstrom Minor Subdivision and fence conditional use permits

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding cannabis and ATV ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 budget, sanitary sewer improvements, and various personnel changes.

• Public hearings for Cannabis Ordinance and ATV Ordinance
• Resolution awarding contract for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Request for action on East Creek Commercial Park 2 watermain
• Officer pay grade evaluations including moves to $31.35 and $33.42 per hour
• Appointment of Matthew Clemens to the Park Board

The City Council approved a new ordinance prohibiting cannabis and hemp-derived product use in public places. Other key actions included updating ATV and fence ordinances, awarding a sanitary sewer project bid, and approving several personnel changes.

• Approved Ordinance #8.1-23 prohibiting cannabis use on public property (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #8.2-23 regarding motorized golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #8.3-23 regarding fences on corner lots (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #8.10-23 awarding the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project bid (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #8.9-23 for Kasson Meadows 7th Addition development amendment (All Aye)
• Approved Conditional Use Permits for fences at 504 10th St NE and 97 5th Ave SE (All Aye)
• Approved appointment of Matthew Clemens to the Park Board (All Aye)
• Approved hiring a W/WW Oper II and backfilling a Parks/Streets position (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2024 budget highlights and discuss a new ZED SRO Agreement for 2023-2024. Other items include approving pay requests and event permits.

• Pay Requests: Vail Subdivision #4 Schumacher Excavating $18,984.80
• Pay Requests: Safe Routes to School #3 Rochester Sand and Gravel $71,221.87
• Pay Requests: Fairgrounds Water Tower #15 McQuire Iron $26,600.00
• Pay Requests: 16th St Roundabout #4 Heselton Construction $940,555.15
• ZED SRO Agreement for 2023-2024

The City Council approved plans and bids for 2023 sanitary sewer improvements and authorized a resolution to advance state aid funds. The council also approved a new software contract with Tyler and authorized the surplus of a 1991 fire truck.

• Approved $956,641.26 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved street closures for Festival in the Park (Resolution #8.1-23)
• Accepted grant for Kasson Fire Department (Resolution #8.2-23)
• Approved pay requests totaling $1,052,361.82 for various infrastructure projects (All Aye)
• Appointed Mel Ferris to the Personnel Committee (All Aye)
• Approved 3-year software contract with Tyler (All Aye)
• Approved surplus of 1991 Pierce Dash Fire Truck (All Aye)
• Approved 2023-2024 ZED SRO Agreement (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will review routine consent items, including staff evaluations and permit requests. The meeting includes discussions on a cannabis moratorium and an interfund loan agreement for fire and dump truck capital.

• Pay request of $14,250.00 to Maguire Iron for the Water Tower Project
• Cannabis moratorium discussion regarding use in public
• Interfund Loan Agreement for Fire Truck and Dump Truck Capital
• Approval for James Vogt as cleaning staff at $20.25 per hour
• Closed session for potential land transaction discussion

The Council approved the 2023A bond sale with TD Bank as the low bidder and authorized a $1 million interfund loan for a fire truck and dump truck. Personnel actions included hiring a cleaning position and authorizing a short-term promotion in the Sewer Department. A cannabis moratorium was tabled, and a public hearing for cannabis use in public was ordered for August.

• Approved 2023A Bond Sale with TD Bank as low bidder (All Aye)
• Approved $1 million interfund loan at 3.5% interest for fire and dump trucks (All Aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,384,131.89 in claims (All Aye)
• Tabled cannabis moratorium ordinance
• Ordered August public hearing for cannabis use in public ordinance
• Approved hiring of James Vogt for cleaning position pending background check (All Aye)
• Authorized short-term promotion for senior sewer operator pending Class B license
• Approved resignation of Isaac Thoe

City Council

The City Council will consider approving EV charging stations, reviewing dump truck quotes, and updating zoning compliance.

• Approve EV Charging Stations
• Review Dump Truck Quotes for Approval
• Zoning Compliance Update

City Council

The City Council will review 2023 bonding recommendations and an assessment policy. The meeting includes discussions on a downtown parking study, a parks survey, and EV charging stations.

• 2023 Bonding Recommendations
• Downtown Parking Study
• Legion Event Permit Request
• EV Charging Stations
• 15 7th St NW legal matter

The City Council approved the sale of 2023 bonds for the Fire Hall project, selecting a proposal that includes a reoffering premium. The Council also approved a consent agenda and event permits for the American Legion. No action was taken on the city's assessment policy or EV charging stations.

• Approved sale of 2023 bonds for Fire Hall project with reoffering premium (All Aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,139,656.88 in claims and removal of Library Director Michelle McCaughtry from probation (All Aye)
• Approved American Legion permit request for event dates (All Aye)
• Denied request to forgive carbon monoxide call bill
• Referred ATV, UTV, and bike trail concerns to the EMS committee
• Referred downtown noise policy review to Planning and Zoning
• Tabled decision on EV charging stations until next meeting
• Tabled changes to assessment policy pending review of a draft policy

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a moratorium on cannabis and a nuisance ordinance for vermin. The agenda also includes reviewing planning commission rezoning requests and approving various pay estimates.

• Public hearing: Nuisance Ordinance – Vermin
• Public hearing: Moratorium on Cannabis
• Pay Estimate #2 for Schumacher Excavating ($67,094.70) for Vail Dev.
• Pay Estimates #13 and #14 for Maguire Iron ($19,000 and $85,000) for Fairgrounds Water Tower
• Rezoning of Coy Borgstrom House and Shop Properties

The Council approved a nuisance ordinance regarding vermin, a lot split at 104 4th Ave NE, and a rezone at 20 E Veterans Memorial Highway. They also authorized a pilot flexible work policy for staff and expanded a liquor license for Chaotic Good Brewing. A public hearing on a cannabis moratorium was held, but no motion was made.

• Approved Nuisance Ordinance regarding vermin (All Aye)
• Approved rezone from C-2 to R-C at 20 E Veterans Memorial Highway (All Aye)
• Approved zoning amendment for Parcel 24.650.0040 for a billboard (All Aye)
• Approved conditional use permit for a fence at 505 10th St NE (All Aye)
• Approved expanded liquor license for Chaotic Good Brewing patio (All Aye)
• Approved lot split at 104 4th Ave NE (All Aye)
• Approved hiring probationary firefighters Dayton Peterson and Levi Roline (All Aye)
• Approved Pilot Flexible Work Policy (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will review new business regarding a cannabis ordinance and utility billing action sheets. The meeting also includes updates on the liquor store/fire hall construction and road closure permits.

• Discussion of Cannabis Ordinance
• Update on Liquor Store/Fire Hall construction and related road closure permit
• Library Board recommendation to hire Bethany Anderson as Library Asst
• Resignation of Police/K-9 Officer Matt Stradtmann
• Engineer's report on 18th St NW project updates

The City Council approved a request to downgrade a commercial utility billing rate and authorized several personnel changes. The council also discussed a potential cannabis moratorium and received a report on $5M in bonding for flood control and road reconstruction.

• Approved $436,170.09 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved removing mandatory Festival in the Park donation from adult softball fees (All Aye)
• Approved appointment of Charlotte Woodrum as Assistant Manager for Park Board (All Aye)
• Approved downgrading utility billing from large to small commercial for old Images building (All Aye)
• Approved road closure event permit for Fire Hall construction contingent on project start date (All Aye)
• Approved hiring Bethany Anderson as Library Asst Grade 3 Step 1 at $18.30 (All Aye)
• Accepted resignation of Police/K-9 Officer Matt Stradtmann (All Aye)
• Reaffirmed policy that the City will not plow private drives on 18th St NW

City Council

The City Council approved a consent agenda including claims for payment and a construction pay request. The council also denied a variance request for a residential fence and approved a business façade reimbursement. A public hearing for a nuisance ordinance regarding rats is scheduled for June 14th.

• Approved claims for payment in the amount of $366,510.81 (All Aye)
• Approved pay request to Heselton Construction, LLC for 16th St Roundabout #1 in the amount of $42,926.70 (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #5.1-23 accepting donations for the Park and Recreation Department (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #5.2-23 accepting the External Auditor’s Report for the year ending December 31, 2022 (All Aye)
• Approved $1,675.00 reimbursement to Petals to Metal for façade improvements (All Aye)
• Denied variance for an 8-10 foot fence at 1005 7th Ave NW via Resolution #5.3-23 (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 audit and an Ice Arena audit. The meeting includes discussions on fire hall bids, a complaint at 15 7th St NW, and several personnel updates.

• Fire Hall Bids recommendation for approval
• 2022 Audit Presentation
• Ice Arena Audit
• Promotion of David Greenfield to Circulation Technician Grade 6 Step 1 at $22.44
• Resolution accepting donation for Positive Police/Community Interaction Initiative

The City Council approved bids for the Fire Hall project, which are approximately $900,000 over the $7M budget. Other actions included approving a new City Clerk job description and personnel changes. The council also accepted the 2022 audit results.

• Approved Fire Hall bids approximately $900k over $7M budget (All Voting Aye)
• Approved $343,974.95 in processed claims (All Voting Aye)
• Approved WPA Pool and Park signage (All Voting Aye)
• Approved City Clerk job description at Grade 13 step 3 $38.41 (All Voting Aye)
• Promoted David Greenfield to Circulation Technician at Grade 6 Step 1 $22.44 (All Voting Aye)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer David Kunz (All Voting Aye)
• Accepted resignation of Petree from Park Board (All Voting Aye)
• Approved raffle permit for First District Am Legion Aux for 5/20/23 (All Voting Aye)

City Council

The City Council will review various routine items, including committee minutes and conference approvals. The meeting includes discussions on highway 57 construction schedules, city clerk job descriptions, and new business regarding event permits and 'No Mow May'.

• Conditional Use Permit for a fence (Carlson)
• RFP for cemetery land
• Conference approvals: Tim Ibisch ($0), Matt Stradtmann ($75), and Jesse Kasel ($150)
• Hwy 57 construction schedule and preconstruction meeting minutes
• Personnel updates including the retirement of Sandy Riedel and resignation of Kelly Bell

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a fence at 804 3rd St SE and authorized the release of an RFP for cemetery land. The council also voted to waive the nepotism policy for the ice arena through the end of 2023 and approved a 'No Mow May' initiative. A proposed change to City Hall hours and a new City Clerk job description were tabled or discussed without a final decision.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for fence at 804 3rd St SE (All Aye)
• Approved release of RFP for cemetery land in SW Kasson (All Aye)
• Approved hiring KAC staff as recommended by Park Board (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Chaotic Good Application (All Aye)
• Approved event permit for car show and potluck on 2nd Ave NE (All Aye)
• Approved 'No Mow May' ordinance non-enforcement (All Aye)
• Approved waiving Conflict of Interest/Nepotism Policy for Ice Arena until Dec 31, 2023 (All Aye)
• Accepted resignation of Kelly Bell (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider public hearings for liquor and tobacco ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes a contract award resolution for the 16th Street roundabout and reports on solar farm proposals.

• Public hearing: Liquor Ordinance Amendment
• Public hearing: Tobacco Ordinance
• Planning Commission: RCA Kwik Trip electronic sign resolution
• Resolution awarding contract for 16th Street Roundabout
• TH57 Reconstruction/16th St. Roundabout open house scheduled for March 30

The City Council approved updates to the liquor and tobacco ordinances and awarded a construction contract for the 16th Street roundabout. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a Kwik Trip electronic sign and several park and recreation staffing items.

• Approved update to Liquor Ordinance regarding 128 ounce per day licenses (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #3.2-23 for city licensing of tobacco (All Aye)
• Approved conditional use permit for electronic sign at 1601 Mantorville Ave N (All Aye)
• Approved recommendation for LC Trucking rezone to the County (All Aye)
• Approved Eagle Scout bike repair stations, KAC wages, and hiring of four KAC Assistant Managers (All Aye)
• Approved utility easement at Fire Department (All Aye)
• Awarded 16th Street Roundabout contract to Heselton Construction (All Aye)
• Approved return of Matthew Lawrence from leave of absence (All Aye)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Street Project, including adoption of assessments and awarding a contract. They will also discuss amendments to the liquor ordinance and consider bid letting and bonding procedures. Consent items include approval of minutes, claims, a pay request for Rochester Sand and Gravel ($46,625.52), refuse hauler licenses, and a pay estimate for the Fairgrounds Watertower ($19,000).

• Public hearing on 2023 Street Project assessments and contract award
• Discussion on Liquor Ordinance Amendments
• Pay Request Rochester Sand and Gravel SRTS #2 $46,625.52
• Pay Estimate – Maguire Iron Fairgrounds Watertower #12 $19,000
• Refuse Haulers Licenses for Hometown Haulers, LRS of MN, Skjeveland Enterprises, Waste Management of Rochester

City Council

The Kasson City Council will consider approving routine consent items including liquor licenses for several businesses, a planning commission appointment, and discuss new ordinances on tobacco sales and Jake Brake engine retarders. A public hearing is also scheduled.

• Appoint Brandon Buckingham to Planning Commission
• Marti Electric Variance resolution
• Tobacco Ordinance Examples discussion
• Jake Brake Ordinance Discussion
• Local Option Sales Tax – FYI

The City Council approved several liquor licenses, facade improvement grants for local businesses, and a variance for 701 3rd St SE. The council also hired a KAC Manager and approved the installation of bike repair stations and signage in city parks.

• Approved $793,367.93 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved liquor licenses for American Legion Post #333, Events by Saker, Pete’s Repeat, El Patron, Tammy’s Place, Kwik Trip #619, Casey’s Retail Company, and Chaotic Good Brewing Company (All Aye)
• Appointed Brandon Buckingham to Planning Commission (All Aye)
• Approved variance for 701 3rd St SE via Resolution #2.6-23 (All Aye)
• Approved facade improvement grants for Tammy’s Place and Chaotic Brewing (All Aye)
• Hired Julia Christenson as KAC Manager at $20.50 per hour (All Aye)
• Approved installation of bike repair stations and wall signage in Veterans Memorial and Lion’s Park (All Aye)
• Tabled local option sales tax discussion to a future work session

City Council

The council will discuss and potentially act on 2023 street improvements, including a resolution calling a hearing on assessments and the proposed assessment roll. Other business includes appointing Duane Burton to the Planning Commission, reviewing the 2022 EDA annual report, and discussing an inclement weather policy and capacity rates. The consent agenda covers routine items such as minutes, claims, police chief and city clerk evaluations, and resolutions on delinquent claims and fund transfers.

• Resolution Calling Hearing on Assessments for 2023 Street Improvements
• Proposed Assessment Roll and Project Schedule for 2023 Street Improvements
• Appointment of Duane Burton to Planning Commission
• Police Chief Josh Hanson evaluation: Grade 16 Step 4 at $48.57/hr effective 1-16-23
• Maguire Iron Fairgrounds Water Tower pay estimate of $13,395.00

The City Council approved an agreement with MnDOT for the 16th St NW Extension and Roundabout project. The Council also called for a public hearing on assessments for 2023 street improvements and approved a new inclement weather policy.

• Approved MnDOT agreement for 16th St NW Extension and Roundabout (All Aye)
• Called public hearing for 2023 Street Improvements assessments with 15 year term and 1.5% over prime interest rate (All Aye)
• Approved Inclement Weather Policy (All Aye)
• Approved capacity rider to lock in 6 megawatts (All Aye)
• Approved $99,308.97 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved $13,395.00 pay estimate for Maguire Iron Fairgrounds Water Tower (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #2.1-23 de-certifying delinquent claims to County Auditor (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #2.2-23 certifying delinquent claims to County Auditor (All Aye)

City Council

The Kasson City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including employee evaluations and conference approvals. Old business items include extending an option agreement with Sand Company, capacity planning, and tobacco/liquor licensing. The engineer will present final plans for the 16th Street Roundabout and seek approval of plans and advertisement for bids.

• Sand Company – Extend Option Agreement
• 16th Street Roundabout final plan, resolution to approve plans, and advertisement for bids
• Tobacco Licensing and Liquor License Rules
• Employee evaluations: Ice Arena Supervisor ($40.80/hr), Police/K9 Officer ($35.63/hr), Circulation Tech ($23.17/hr), Public Works Director ($53.47/hr)
• Resolution certifying delinquent claims to the County Auditor

The City Council approved construction plans and the advertisement for bids for the 16th Street Roundabout. The council also extended an option agreement for a sand company and authorized the City Administrator to negotiate electric capacity positioning.

• Approved plans and advertisement for bids for 16th Street Roundabout (All Aye)
• Approved 12-month extension of option agreement for Sand Company (All Aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $2,546,103.75 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved MRA Bingo Permit for February 11, 2023 at American Legion (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution 1.5-23 certifying delinquent claims to County Auditor (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution 1.6-23 ordering improvements and final plans/specifications (All Aye)
• Authorized Administrator Ibisch to negotiate electric capacity positioning

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on 2023 street improvements, consider a resolution ordering those improvements, and discuss an on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license. Other items include a tax abatement resolution, a Sand Apartments proposal, an inclement weather policy, and tobacco licensing.

• Public hearing and resolution on 2023 Street Improvements
• On-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license
• Tax abatement and resolution
• Sand Apartments Proposal
• Tobacco licensing

The Council approved plans for 2023 street improvements and a 9-year property tax abatement for KC DT, LLC. Other actions included approving a liquor license for Tammy’s Place and appointing members to the Planning & Zoning and Park boards.

• Authorized 2023 street maintenance project and approved plans for bidding (All Aye)
• Approved 9-year property tax abatement for KC DT, LLC via Resolution 1.3-23 (All Aye)
• Approved liquor license for Tammy’s Place (All Aye)
• Approved $2,000 EDA façade improvements for Preferred Heating and Cooling and Dominos (All Aye)
• Appointed John Hanson to P&Z and Christine Purvis and Janet Sinning to Park Board (All Aye)
• Approved $454,083.00 in processed claims (All Aye)
• Hired Tony Jensen and Chris Moyer as full-time Public Works Workers at $24.00/hr (All Aye)
• Approved pay increase for City Administrator to Grade 20 Step 7 ($70.03) (All Aye)