Kasson public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Kasson City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business including a cannabis ordinance and a proposed 2025 fee schedule. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, claims, and an evaluation for an emergency services admin assistant. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Cannabis ordinance discussion (old business)
• 2025 fee schedule review with red-lined version
• Evaluation of Amy Handevidt, Emergency Services Admin Asst, move to Grade 6 step 4 at $25.07/hr eff 12/13/24
• New Fire Hall budget summary (administrator's report)
• Vac Trailer quotes (administrator's report)

The City Council approved a new cannabis ordinance and the 2025 fee schedule. Council also authorized an application for MnDOT LPP funding for construction on Hwy 57. Additionally, the council approved $385,643.66 in claims and donations to the public library.

• Approved Cannabis Ordinance #12.1-24 (All Aye)
• Approved 2025 Fee Schedule (All Aye)
• Approved MnDOT LPP Application for Hwy 57 construction (All Aye)
• Approved $385,643.66 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution #12.5-24 accepting donations to the Kasson Public Library (All Aye)
• Approved pay grade increase for Amy Handevidt to Grade 6 step 4 (All Aye)
• Approved purchase of budgeted Sewer Vac Trailer (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will hold two public hearings: one on a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) presentation for the Raegan Addition development, and another on the 2025 budget and levy, including feedback on Dodge Center Ambulance. The consent agenda includes routine items such as employee evaluations, license renewals, and sewer forgiveness requests. The council will also discuss a comprehensive plan amendment, planned unit development, and preliminary plat for Raegan Addition, as well as a fee schedule and a platted road release request.

• Public hearing: TIF presentation and resolution for Raegan Addition
• Public hearing: 2025 budget presentation and levy resolution, with Dodge Center Ambulance feedback
• Consent agenda includes employee evaluations (Ben Langan, Mark Rappe, Dan Eisterhold, Sarah Williamson, David Greenfield) and sewer forgiveness requests (Zeta Hawkins, Roger Burke, Greg Morse)
• Committee report: Comprehensive plan amendment, planned unit development, and preliminary plat for Raegan Addition
• New business: Platted road release request

The Council approved a Planned Unit Development and preliminary plat for the Raegan Addition, though it denied an amendment to the comprehensive plan to keep housing density at 4 units per acre or less. The Council also established a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the project and approved the 2025 tax levy.

• Denied comprehensive plan amendment for Raegan Addition to keep density at 4 units/acre or less (4-1)
• Approved Raegan Addition Planned Unit Development conditional on final plat (5-0)
• Approved Raegan Addition preliminary plat with conditions for 13th St access and public loop street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #12.3-24 establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-20 (5-0)
• Approved $4,493,797 tax levy for 2025 via Resolution #12.4-24 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including library donations, fire department grants, and liquor/tobacco license renewals (5-0)
• Approved personnel evaluations and pay grade changes for four city employees (5-0)
• Motioned to call a public hearing to vacate right of ways for backage road and Highway 57 (5-0)

City Council Meeting 11-20-24

The Kasson City Council will hold public hearings on two major infrastructure projects: the SW Kasson reconstruction and the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements. The council will also consider consent agenda items including personnel evaluations, a refuse hauler application, and event permits. Other business includes final plats for Creekside Grove and Etchason Glen, a fire pension update, and certification of election results.

• Public hearing on SW Kasson Reconstruction final feasibility report and resolution ordering improvements
• Public hearing on 2025 Street and Utility Improvements final feasibility report and resolution ordering improvements
• Final plat for Creekside Grove and preliminary and final plats for Etchason Glen
• RFP from David Drown for compensation study
• Personnel items: WW agreement with Dave Vosen, probationary firefighters, Kasper promotion to SRO

The City Council approved two major infrastructure projects following public hearings and authorized the sale of a city-owned lot for affordable housing. The council also approved several land plats and certified the November 5, 2024, general election results.

• Approved Resolution #11.1-24 ordering SW Kasson Reconstruction improvements
• Approved Resolution #11.2-24 ordering 2025 Street and Utility Improvements
• Approved sale of city lot at 805 3rd St SW to Dodge County Local Housing Trust Fund for $50k plus $50k in deferred assessments
• Approved $2,500 from EDA funds for a comprehensive housing study
• Approved increase to Fire Pension to $3,200
• Approved Final Plat for Creekside Grove (Resolution #11.3-24) and Preliminary/Final Plats for Etchason Glen (Resolutions #11.4-24, #11.5-24)
• Approved Resolution #11.6-24 certifying November 5, 2024, general election results
• Approved Option 2 for a compensation study RFP from David Drown

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will hold public hearings on a liquor license for The Kickback and a fence ordinance. They will also consider a preliminary plat for Creekside Grove, a feasibility report for SW Kasson reconstruction, and 2025 street and utility improvements.

• Public hearing: Liquor License – The Kickback
• Public hearing: Fence Ordinance
• Planning Commission – Creekside Grove Preliminary Plat
• SW Kasson Reconstruction feasibility report and resolution calling public hearing
• 2025 Street and Utility Improvements feasibility report and resolution calling public hearing

The City Council approved a revised fence ordinance that allows for administrative permits and reduces the neighbor agreement distance from 3 feet to 2 feet. The Council also approved a preliminary plat for Creekside Grove and scheduled public hearings for street and utility improvements.

• Approved revised fence ordinance (All Voting Aye)
• Approved liquor license for The Kickback (All Voting Aye)
• Approved preliminary plat of Creekside Grove via Resolution #10.3-24 (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Resolution #10.4-24 calling for a public hearing on SW Kasson Reconstruction (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Resolution #10.5-24 calling for a public hearing on 2025 Street & Utility Improvements (All Voting Aye)
• Approved $526,877.84 in claims (All Voting Aye)
• Approved CUPs for fences at 1002 3rd St SE and 704 12th Ave NW (All Voting Aye)
• Accepted retirement of Firefighter Jason Campbell (All Voting Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2024, with several action items including a fire department request to increase pension benefits, an update on the Dodge County Housing Trust Fund, and approval of a final payment of $37,165.49 to SL Contracting. The council will also consider a proclamation for Infants Remembered and personnel matters such as a city accountant approval and pay step increases for two employees.

• Fire Department request for increase to Pension
• Update on Dodge County Housing Trust Fund
• Final payment to SL Contracting - $37,165.49
• Proclamation for Infants Remembered
• Personnel: Miles Brannan step increase from $24.36 to $25.15/hr, Steve Burke top of pay scale

The City Council approved a contract with the MNPEA Admin union and hired Sarah Schmidt as the city accountant. The council also agreed to match a $3,000 donation to the Relief Association and waived deferred interest for a property transaction contingent on completion.

• Approved MNPEA administrative employees contract (All Aye)
• Approved $3,000 matching donation to the Relief Association (All Aye)
• Approved hiring Sarah Schmidt as Accountant at Grade 8 step 2 $26.95 (All Aye)
• Approved waiver of deferred interest for Goodrich Fellows contingent on transaction completion (All Aye)
• Approved consent agenda including SL Contracting final payment of $37,165.49 (All Aye)
• Approved amended agenda (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will hold a public hearing on the preliminary budget and levy, followed by resolutions to approve them. They will also consider a final plat for Oscar Meadows, a development agreement, and call a public hearing to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. Other items include a discussion on the Dodge Center Ambulance Taxing District and approval of an advance for 16th Street NW.

• Public hearing and resolutions on preliminary budget and levy
• Oscar Meadows final plat consideration
• Development agreement discussion
• Call for public hearing on TIF district establishment
• Resolution approving advance for 16th Street NW

The City Council approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 7.2% over the previous year. Other key actions included approving the Oscar Meadows final plat and a state aid fund advance for 16th Street NW.

• Approved preliminary 2024 tax levy at 7.2% over last year (All Aye)
• Approved Oscar Meadows Final Plat with conditions (All Aye)
• Approved Development Agreement for first phase of Oscar Meadows (All Aye)
• Set public hearing for TIF District No. 1-20 for December 11 (All Aye)
• Approved advance of state aid funds for 16th Street NW (All Aye)
• Approved Egan Utility Easement for south water tower (All Aye)
• Approved $680,313.80 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved police evaluation for Tyson Wacker from Step 1 to Step 2 at $30.82 (All Aye)

City Council Meeting 9-11-24

The Kasson City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the city budget and consider several routine items, including conditional use permits for fences, a temporary liquor license for a fire relief event, and sewer forgiveness. The agenda also includes a promotion of a firefighter to lieutenant and approval of conference/training expenses.

• Conditional use permit for a fence – Campbell
• Conditional use permit for a fence – Thingelstad
• Temporary liquor license for Kasson Fire Relief – Care and Share Auction
• Sewer forgiveness: Paula Peterson
• Promotion of FF Alexander to Lieutenant

The City Council scheduled a public hearing for October 23, 2024, regarding fence ordinance revisions. The council also approved several conditional use permits for fences and promoted a firefighter to lieutenant. Budget requests for parks, streets, utilities, the library, and police were discussed for the 2025 cycle.

• Scheduled public hearing for Fence Ordinance Revision for October 23, 2024
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for fence at 1002 7th Ave NW (Resolution #9.1-24)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for fence at 1103 Parkview Ave NWW (Resolution #9.2-24)
• Approved $185,230.42 in claims
• Approved promotion of FF Alexander to Lieutenant
• Approved travel for Ian Albers ($25) and Tony Jensen ($300)

City Council Meeting 8-28-24

The council will hold public hearings on a cannabis ordinance and a flood plain ordinance update. They will also discuss council salaries, a municipal garbage and recycling program, and the Dodge Center Ambulance District. Several personnel actions and routine consent agenda items are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Cannabis Ordinance
• Public hearing on Flood Plain Ordinance Update
• Discussion on Council Salaries
• Discussion on Municipal Garbage and Recycling
• Discussion on Dodge Center Ambulance District

The City Council awarded the municipal garbage and recycling contract to LRS as the lowest bidder. The council also approved new labor contracts for public works and police employees and updated the city's floodplain ordinance.

• Approved LRS as lowest bidder for municipal garbage and recycling (All Aye)
• Approved Floodplain Ordinance Update #8.1024 (All Aye)
• Approved decertification of TIF District No. 1-15 (All Aye)
• Approved acquisition of electric service territory (All Aye)
• Approved Kasson, PLC & SCADA computer hardware and software updates (All Aye)
• Approved IBEW public works union contract including increases and grade changes (All Aye)
• Approved MNPEA police department 2-year contract with 8% first-year and 5% second-year pay increases (All Aye)
• Approved two billboard leases with corrections (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine consent items, including approvals of minutes, claims, employee evaluations, permits, and sewer forgiveness. Key discussions include an updated cannabis ordinance, a Dodge Center ambulance taxing district, and a proposed South Water Tower with a professional service agreement. The council will also enter closed sessions for labor negotiations and a potential land transaction.

• Updated Cannabis Ordinance (Old Business)
• Dodge Center Ambulance Taxing District (Old Business)
• Proposed South Water Tower – Professional Service Agreement (Engineer's Report)
• Closed Session for Labor Negotiations (Attorney)
• Closed Session for potential land transaction (Attorney)

The Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement for the police department to use Dodge County's CAD/RMS software and a professional service agreement for a proposed south water tower. Other actions included approving several construction pay requests and a conditional use permit for a fence.

• Approved MOA for police CAD/RMS software (All Aye)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement for proposed South Water Tower (All Aye)
• Approved $327,793.65 pay request for 2023 Sanitary Sewer (All Aye)
• Approved $29,028.52 pay request for 2024 Street Improvements (All Aye)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for fence at 505 4th Ave NE with requirement for signed access agreements (All Aye)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for fence at 403 5th Ave NE (All Aye)
• Approved one-time sewer forgiveness request for Mr. Buck (All Aye)
• Approved appointment of 2024 Election Judges and Festival in the Park Volunteers (All Aye)

City Council

The Kasson City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items, hear from visitors, and discuss several administrative matters. Key items include a draft ordinance on cannabis zoning, updates on the South Water Project, and hiring for utility and police positions. The council will also enter a closed session for labor negotiation strategy.

• Cannabis Zoning Draft Ordinance under old business
• South Water Project feasibility report/letter for review
• Utility Billing Specialist and Police Department hiring
• Closed session for labor negotiation strategy
• Consent agenda includes fence conditional use permits for five properties

The Council approved moving forward with a feasibility report for a south side water tower and booster station. They also accepted the 2023 city audit and approved the hiring of two new employees.

• Accepted 2023 City Audit results (unanimous)
• Approved Hayfield Commercial Club to place pull tabs/etabs at Saker's Sports Bar and Grill (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with south side water tower and booster station as discussed (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Kayla Rahlfs (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Officer Ian Galls (unanimous)

City Council

The Kasson City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and consent items, including fence conditional use permits and minutes. They will also discuss comprehensive plan amendments for two city-owned parcels, a concept plan for Windsor Court, the Egan Fields final plat, a proposed South Water Tower, and personnel recommendations for Officers Lindgren and Kasel, plus a resignation.

• Fence CUPs: 2106 8th Ave NE (Hughes), 803 6th Ave NE (Davis), 601 11th Ave NE (Resch)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendments for city-owned parcels #24.004.1200 and #24.004.1300
• Concept Plan Review – A.L.S Properties Windsor Court, LLC
• Egan Fields Final Plat – Egan Company
• Proposed South Water Tower – engineer's memo

The Council approved a concept plan for 85 new units at Windsor Court and authorized a feasibility study for a new south water tower. Several zoning amendments were passed, and two police officer promotions were approved.

• Approved rezoning of cemetery (Parcel #24.004.1200) from Parks to Institutional use (All Aye)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel #24.004.1300 to medium density development (All Aye)
• Approved A.L.S Properties Windsor Court, LLC concept plan for 85 new units (All Aye)
• Approved Egan Fields Final Plat (Unanimous)
• Approved feasibility study for South Water Tower (Unanimous)
• Promoted Officer Lindgren to Investigator (Unanimous)
• Promoted Officer Kasel to Sergeant (Unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Sullivan (Unanimous)

City Council

The Kasson City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including permits, claims, and a pay request for street improvements. They will also discuss organized hauling information and the sale of land to Kasson Housing Group, LLC for the Edge Apartments. New business includes an administrator's report on MISO auction results and an engineer's report on several projects.

• Pay Request #1 SL Contracting 2024 Street and Improvements $64,141.15
• Sale of Land to Kasson Housing Group, LLC (Edge Apartments)
• Organized Hauling Information and Discussion
• MISO 2024-2025 Auction Results
• Utility/Administrative Specialist Hiring at Step 1 Grade 8 – $26.10

The City Council authorized the sale of land to Sand Co. for an apartment complex and approved several infrastructure projects. The council also hired a new Admin/Utility Billing employee and appointed a temporary City Clerk.

• Approved land sale to Sand Co. for new apartment complex (unanimous)
• Approved paving for Meadowland Parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved 16th St NW project scope and funding (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Tabitha Wyffels for Admin/Utility Billing position (unanimous)
• Approved temporary promotion of Jessica Gunderson to City Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved $64,141.15 pay request for SL Contracting 2024 Street and Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved refuse hauler permits for Harter’s Disposal and Tracy Services LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The Kasson City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, claims, and permits. The main new business is a proposed FEMA Floodplain Ordinance, with additional reports on first-quarter finances and the fire hall budget. The meeting also includes a public forum and a library personnel recommendation.

• New FEMA Floodplain Ordinance
• Resolution accepting donation for Public Library
• Permits: American Legion Events, Ogilvie Road Closure
• 1st Quarter Financials report
• Fire Hall Budget Status update

The City Council unanimously approved the hiring of David Greenfield as Library Director. The Council also decided not to declare "No Mow May" this year, though they will not enforce mowing unless situations are extreme.

• Approved hiring David Greenfield as Library Director at a starting wage of 34.19 (Unanimous)
• Denied declaring "No Mow May" for this year
• Approved Consent Agenda including Library donation Resolution #4.4-24 and permits for American Legion Events and Ogilvie Road Closure (All Voting Aye)
• Approved meeting agenda (All Voting Aye)

City Council

The Kasson City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine consent items, a presentation on housing resources, and reports from committees and staff. Key items include a pay request for the fire hall project, a preliminary plat for Oscar Meadows, and a comprehensive plan amendment for a proposed subdivision northeast of Kasson. The council will also discuss a closed meeting for labor negotiations.

• Pay request for Fire Hall Project: $791,832.07
• Preliminary plat for Oscar Meadows subdivision
• Comprehensive plan amendment for proposed subdivision NE Kasson
• Dodge County Housing presentation by Karina Schmitz
• Closed meeting for labor negotiations strategy (MN 13D.03)

The Council approved the consent agenda, including library donations and event permits. The Council decided not to hold 'No Mow May' this year and discussed reducing the number of meetings during the summer months.

• Approved consent agenda (All Voting Aye)
• Approved donation for Public Library Resolution #4.4-24 (All Voting Aye)
• Approved American Legion Events and Ogilvie Road Closure permits (All Voting Aye)
• Decided not to hold 'No Mow May' this year
• Supported hiring for Utilities Billing Specialist/Administrative position (final approval May 8th)

City Council

The City Council will consider 2024 project resolutions, bidding documents, and the Trail Connections Project. The meeting includes reviews of mowing charges and gambling licenses for Dodge County Youth Hockey. The council will also discuss an Xcel agreement and the Mayo Clinic crosswalk project.

• 2024 Project Resolution and bidding documents
• Trail Connections Project and resolution
• Dodge County Youth Hockey Gambling License
• Mayo Clinic crosswalk project
• Dodge Center Ambulance Taxing District Engagement Letter

City Council

The council will consider sewer forgiveness requests and ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes reviewing refuse hauler licenses and a pay request for the ICE Fire Hall Project.

• $608,612.41 pay request for ICE Fire Hall Project
• Sewer forgiveness requests for 902 W Main and SEMCAC
• Landscaping and screening ordinance amendments
• Refuse hauler licenses for five companies
• Closed session for union negotiations

City Council

The City Council will discuss 2024 street and utility improvements, including construction plans and bid advertisements. The meeting also includes liquor license renewals and a closed session for labor negotiations.

• 2024 Street and Utility Improvements construction plans and bid advertisements
• 2nd and 3rd Avenue and Municipal Parking Lot RCA
• Masten Creek Flood Control and SW Kasson Reconstruction Project update
• Liquor license renewals for American Legion, El Patron Mexican Grill, Events by Saker, Pete’s Repeat, and Tammy’s Place
• KAC 2024 Staffing Approval

City Council

The City Council will review several routine items including employee evaluations and training expenses. A public hearing is scheduled regarding daily sirens, and the council may enter closed sessions for a land sale and union negotiations.

• Pay request of $749,137.09 for ICS – Fire Hall
• Public hearing regarding daily sirens
• Training expenses including $575 for Fire Officer II and $575 for Fire Officer I
• Closed session for possible land sale
• Closed session for union negotiations

City Council

The Kasson City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, a public hearing on a tax increment financing (TIF) district, and several administrative items. They will also hear a presentation from Dodge Center Ambulance and discuss a landscape ordinance, among other business.

• Public hearing on TIF
• Final pay request for Fairgrounds Water Tower to McGuire Iron for $16,500
• Promotion of Corey Carstenson to Parks/Streets Lead
• Purchase agreement for Edge Apts
• Personnel Policy Handbook update

The Council approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and contract for a 48-unit apartment project by Access Development LLC. Members also agreed to pursue a special taxing district to maintain ambulance services in Dodge County. Additionally, the Council approved the purchase of land for Edge Apts.

• Approved TIF Resolution #1.7-24 and TIF Contract for 48-unit apartment building (All Aye)
• Approved purchase agreement for Edge Apts land (All Aye)
• Approved Personnel Policy Handbook update (All Aye)
• Approved WSE/CMS Contract Option 1 with indemnity language removed (All Aye)
• Approved promotion of Corey Carstenson to Parks/Streets Lead (All Aye)
• Approved release of building permits for two projects pending future landscape ordinance amendments (All Aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,594,967.94 in claims and $16,500 McGuire Iron payment (All Aye)
• Approved Resolutions #1.5-24 and #1.6-24 accepting donations to Fire and Police departments (All Aye)

City Council

The Kasson City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine consent items, public hearings, and new business. Key items include a development agreement and tax increment financing (TIF) for the Edge Apartments, a proposal from CMS, and several personnel actions. The agenda also includes zoning amendments and a conditional use permit for a fence.

• Edge Apts Development Agreement and TIF
• Zoning and Comp Plan Amendment – Egan Company
• Zoning Amendment – Oscar Meadows
• CUP for Fence – Kislinger
• Retirement of Sgt. Jason Peck

The Council approved two zoning changes, including a shift to light industrial for the Egan Company and residential for Oscar Meadows. Other actions included approving a development agreement for Edge Apartments and the purchase of an additional EMS siren.

• Approved $1,637,439.42 in claims (All Aye)
• Appointed Katie Elmore to EDA and Joe Fitch to Planning Commission (All Aye)
• Approved purchase of additional EMS siren (All Aye)
• Approved rezoning PID 24.004.0501 from C-3 to I-1 and amended 2040 Comprehensive Plan (All Aye)
• Approved rezoning PID 24.029.0300 from D-H to R-1 (All Aye)
• Approved Edge Apts Development Agreement (All Aye)
• Accepted return of Chalstrom from LOA and retirement of Sgt. Jason Peck (All Aye)
• Appointed Bethany Anderson to Library Associate – Youth Services (All Aye)