Shafer public meetings in 2022

2022

The Shafer City Council will consider a resolution acknowledging receipt of gambling tax and donation, and discuss a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for employees in 2023. They will also receive updates on the water meter replacement project and various department reports.

• Resolution 2022-12-3 acknowledging receipt of gambling tax and donation
• Employee COLA increase for 2023
• Pay Equity Report for year ending December 31, 2022
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The City Council approved a 6% across-the-board pay increase for five employee positions effective in the new year. The council also approved a pay equity report for state submission and authorized funding for zoning code updates.

• Approved 6% across-the-board pay increase for five positions (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2022-12-3 acknowledging $46.38 gambling tax and $40,000 donation (5-0-0)
• Approved Pay Equity report for year ending December 31, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Approved Osseo pay request #4 for $23,370.00 (5-0-0)
• Approved zoning code update scope of work not to exceed $1,000.00 (5-0-0)
• Approved Public Works Director's day off on January 3, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and accounts payable (5-0-0)

2022

The council will consider adopting the 2022 budget and levy, and a proposed change of trash and recycling service from SRC to Chisago Lakes Sanitation.

• Resolution 2022-12-1: Adopting the 2022 Budget and Levy
• Resolution 2022-12-2: Acknowledging receipt of gambling tax
• Proposed change of city trash and recycling service from SRC to Chisago Lakes Sanitation

The City Council approved the 2023 budget and levy and changed the city's trash and recycling provider to Chisago Lakes Sanitation. The council also authorized payments for utility improvements and approved several public works equipment purchases.

• Adopted 2023 Budget and Levy (5-0-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of $6,628.26 gambling tax (5-0-0)
• Changed trash and recycling service to Chisago Lakes Sanitation (5-0-0)
• Approved Pember final pay request #3 for $11,882.91 (5-0-0)
• Authorized substantial completion for Bid #1 (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of steel cage for $469.32 pending auditor approval (5-0-0)
• Approved budget funds for snow blower, snow bucket, tires, and tractor fenders (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and accounts payable (5-0-0)

2022

The council will consider Resolution 2022-11-1 to certify the November 8 general election results, swear in a new councilmember, and discuss liquor license renewals for 2023. The 2023 budget update and a city phone service contract are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2022-11-1 to certify general election results
• Swearing in of new councilmember
• Liquor license renewals for 2023
• 2023 budget update
• City phone service (NEC/NUSO) contract

The Council certified the November 8, 2022, general election results and swore in Councilmember Patti Kowalski. Other actions included renewing liquor licenses, switching city phone services, and approving a water tower project payment.

• Certified November 8, 2022 General Election results (4-0-0)
• Approved 2023 liquor license renewals for four businesses (4-0-0)
• Approved NEC/NUSO contract for city phone services and canceled ESI services (4-0-0)
• Approved 2022 Audit Services agreement with Oberloh & Oberloh, Ltd (4-0-0)
• Authorized Clerk to start process to post one house as uninhabitable due to no water service (4-0-0)
• Approved Osseo partial pay request #3 for $147,668.00 for water tower rehabilitation (4-0-0)
• Approved using up to $7,500.00 of ARPA funds to hire RE Peterson for curb stop repairs (3-0-1)
• Decided to maintain proposed 2023 Final Budget & Levy at $527,666.00 (6.47% increase)

2022

The council will discuss the 2023 budget and receive a recommendation from the HR committee regarding the city clerk position. They will also hear updates on the water meter replacement project and reports from the attorney, engineer, public works, and clerk.

• 2023 Budget Discussion
• HR Committee Report and Recommendation for City Clerk Position
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The City Council approved the hiring of Valerie Fox for the City Clerk-In-Training position. Council also approved a partial payment for the Utility Improvements Project and discussed the 2023 budget.

• Approved hiring Valerie Fox as City Clerk-In-Training at $27.50 per hour starting January 3, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved Pember partial pay request #4 for $39,036.70 (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 10-18-22 Council and 10-24-22 Parks Commission minutes and accounts payable (4-0-0)

2022

The Shafer City Council will consider resolutions to designate a polling place for 2023 and prohibit parking on Ridgewood Avenue around Circle Park. They will also discuss city insurance renewal and an ordinance enforcement survey. Reports on the water meter replacement project and other city operations are scheduled.

• Resolution 2022-10-1: Establishing polling place for 2023
• Resolution 2022-10-2: No parking on Ridgewood Ave around Circle Park
• Stein Insurance – City Insurance Renewal
• Ordinance Enforcement Survey
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The council unanimously adopted a resolution designating no parking on Ridgewood Avenue around Circle Park. They also approved the city's insurance renewal without waiving the statutory limit, and authorized a $7,489 lift station repair contingent on available funds. A partial pay request of $52,221.50 for the water tower project was approved.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-1 establishing polling place for 2023 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-2 designating no parking on Ridgewood Ave around Circle Park (4-0)
• Approved city insurance renewal without waiving Minn. Stat. § 466.04 limit (4-0)
• Approved Osseo partial pay request #2 for $52,221.50 for water tower project (4-0)
• Approved general wastewater permit at $345/year instead of individual permit (4-0)
• Approved Lift Station #1 repair up to $7,489 contingent on available funds (4-0)

2022

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding the 2023 preliminary budget and levy, unpaid charge assessments, and Shafer Days donations. The body will also receive updates on the Water Meter Replacement Project.

• Resolution 2022-9-1: Adopting the 2023 Preliminary Budget & Levy
• Resolution 2022-9-2: Adopting Assessment For Unpaid Charges
• Resolution 2022-9-3: Accepting Shafer Days Donations
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The Shafer City Council unanimously adopted the 2023 preliminary budget and property tax levy of $564,781 and set the final levy hearing for December 6, 2022. They also approved assessments for unpaid water/sewer bills and city services, accepted donations for Shafer Days, and authorized a $100,263 partial payment for the water tower rehabilitation project. The council directed staff to exclude certain projects from a grant application and approved a policy for deaf/vision/handicapped child signs.

• Adopted 2023 preliminary budget and levy at $564,781, set final hearing Dec 6 (4-0)
• Approved assessment for unpaid water/sewer bills and city services (4-0)
• Accepted donations for Shafer Days via Resolution 2022-9-3 (4-0)
• Approved Osseo partial pay request #1 for $100,263 for water tower rehab (4-0)
• Excluded Comp Plan Update, Zoning Ordinance Update, and Economic Development Plan from grant application (4-0)
• Approved Deaf/Vision/Handicapped Child Sign Policy (4-0)
• Authorized Public Works Director to sell unneeded items (4-0)

2022

The City Council will discuss the 2023 budget and outdoor events at Ole’s Crossroads. The meeting also includes updates on the Water Meter Replacement Project and reports from city staff.

• 2023 Budget Discussion
• Outdoor Events – Ole’s Crossroads
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The council unanimously approved a preliminary 2023 budget of $564,781, which can be reduced but not increased later. They also approved paying employees for Shafer Days work, and authorized a $73,288.31 partial payment to Pember for utility improvements and a $10,206.58 invoice for the fire hall driveway, with costs passed to the fire department. A letter will be sent to two bars reminding them of notification requirements for outdoor events after complaints about an unannounced wrestling event.

• Approved preliminary 2023 budget at $564,781 (4-0)
• Approved employee time for Shafer Days (4-0)
• Approved Pember partial pay request #3 for $73,288.31 (4-0)
• Approved Pember invoice 13178 for $10,206.58 for fire hall driveway, costs passed to fire department (4-0)
• Directed clerk to draft letter to two bars about outdoor event notification requirements

2022

The Shafer City Council will conduct a regular session including a resolution regarding donations and updates on various city reports. The agenda includes an update on the Water Meter Replacement Project.

• Resolution 2022-8-2: Accepting Shafer Days Donations
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The Shafer City Council approved an MSA task order for $10,400 to write a Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant application, covering project scoping and budget. They also accepted Shafer Days donations, approved $900 for cold mix road patch material, and discussed updates on water meter replacements, the water tower project, and drought watch actions.

• Approved MSA task order for Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant application, $10,400 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-8-2 accepting Shafer Days donations (3-0, Kowalski recused)
• Approved $900.00 for Teamlabs cold mix road patch product (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Aug. 1 council minutes, Aug. 8 cable commission minutes, and accounts payable (4-0)

2022

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program

2022

The City Council is meeting to review the updated 2023 budget and a law enforcement contract with Sheriff Thyen. The body will also consider a pay raise for council and committee members.

• Sheriff Thyen-2023 Law Enforcement Contract
• Updated 2023 Budget
• Resolution 2022-8-1 accepting Shafer Days donations
• Council and Committee pay raise
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The Shafer City Council approved the 2023 Chisago County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Contract for 80 hours per month at $64.12 per hour, and accepted donations for Shafer Days via Resolution 2022-8-1. A proposed council and committee pay raise was tabled for further discussion. The council also received updates on the water tower project and other ongoing items.

• Approved 2023 Chisago County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Contract, 80 hours/month at $64.12/hour (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-8-1 accepting Shafer Days donations (5-0)
• Tabled council and committee pay raise discussion
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (5-0)

Budget Session

The Shafer City Council will meet to review a contract for services for the Chisago County Senior Center and a resolution to accept donations for Shafer Days. The council will also receive an update on the Water Meter Replacement Project.

• Chisago County Senior Center Contract for Services
• Resolution 2022-7-2 regarding Shafer Days Donations
• Deaf Child Sign for Revere Ave
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The Shafer City Council approved a $200 service contract with the Chisago County Senior Center, funded from EDA funds, and created a separate fund for the fire department effective January 1, 2023. They also approved up to $350 for two Deaf Child signs on Revere Ave, accepted Shafer Days donations via Resolution 2022-7-2, and approved two color samples for the water tower project. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including 07-05-22 council minutes, 07-12-22 EDA minutes, and accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved Chisago County Senior Center service contract and $200 payment from EDA funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-7-2 accepting Shafer Days donations (5-0)
• Approved up to $350 for two Deaf Child signs on Revere Ave (5-0)
• Created new fund for Fire Dept effective January 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved two color samples (Pond Blue and Tnemic White) for water tower (5-0)

2022

The City Council will meet to review administrative reports and approve meeting minutes. The body will discuss the 2023 budget session schedule and a date change for the August 2nd meeting. A resolution to accept donations for Shafer Days is also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2022-7-1: Accepting Shafer Days Donations
• Scheduling of 2023 Budget Session
• Water Meter Replacement Project update
• August 2nd Council Meeting date change for National Night Out

The Shafer City Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting donations for Shafer Days, moved the August 2 council meeting to August 1, and scheduled a 2023 budget session for July 19. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-7-1 accepting Shafer Days donations (5-0)
• Changed August 2 council meeting to Monday August 1 at 7:00 PM (5-0)
• Scheduled 2023 budget meeting for July 19 at 6:00 PM, with PW Committee at 5:00 PM (5-0)

2022

The City Council will discuss several items including a presentation by the Chisago Lakes Area Foundation and a recommendation for a part-time Public Works position. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Firehall Driveway and an estimate of costs for zoning ordinance definitions.

• Chisago Lakes Area Foundation presentation
• HR Committee recommendation for a part-time Public Works position
• Firehall Driveway discussion
• MSA estimate of costs for Zoning Ordinance Definitions
• Resolution 2022-6-5: Appointing 2022 Election Judges

The Shafer City Council unanimously approved hiring James Vitalis as a part-time Public Works Maintenance Worker at $15/hour for 24 hours per week, contingent on background check and drug screen. They also approved paving the fire hall driveway as part of the city project, with the fire department reimbursing the city, and approved a $2,500 task order for zoning ordinance definitions. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

• Approved hiring James Vitalis as part-time PW Maintenance Worker, $15/hr, 24 hrs/wk, starting July 6 (4-0)
• Approved fire hall driveway paving, billed separately to fire dept for reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved MSA Task Order R08709040 for $2,500 for zoning ordinance definitions (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-6-5 appointing election judges (4-0)
• Approved $1,500 for new water tower pressure transducer if current one fails (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (4-0)

2022

The City Council will consider several resolutions related to Shafer Days and the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. The body will also review a site plan for an outbuilding and water/sewer connections. Updates on the Water Meter Replacement Project are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2022-6-1: Accepting Shafer Days Donations
• Resolution 2022-6-2: Lawful Gambling application for Shafer Days at Fire Dept
• Resolution 2022-6-3: Waiving Temporary Liquor License Fee for Lions at Shafer Days
• Resolution 2022-6-4: Administration of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
• Site Plan Review for Luke Olson at 17355 310th St

The Shafer City Council approved four resolutions related to Shafer Days, including accepting $1,325 in donations, approving a lawful gambling application, and waiving the temporary liquor license fee for alcohol sales by the Lions. They also approved a site plan for an out building at 17355 310th St with special permission for shared water/sewer services, and approved a $2,300 change order and a $146,485.80 pay request for the utility improvements project.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-6-1 accepting $1,325 in Shafer Days donations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-6-2 for lawful gambling application for Shafer Days (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-6-3 waiving temporary liquor license fee for Lions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-6-4 allowing Chisago County to administer Wetland Conservation Act (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 40'x80' out building at 17355 310th St with special permission for shared water/sewer (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2-1 for $2,300 increase for valve box replacement (5-0)
• Approved Partial Pay Request #2 for $146,485.80 to Pember (5-0)

2022

The council will review the Water Meter Replacement Project and a contract for services with the Chisago County Senior Center. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding Shafer Days donations.

• Resolution 2022-5-1: Accepting Shafer Days Donations
• Chisago County Senior Center Contract for Services
• Water Meter Replacement Project update
• Engineer’s Report including Partial Pay Request #1 from Pember for watermain work

The Shafer City Council approved a $105,555.78 partial pay request for the water utility improvements project, along with several other items. They also approved sending water shut-off notices to residents who haven't scheduled meter replacements by June 15, 2022, and approved up to $2,300 for park field maintenance. A request for $200 from the Chisago County Senior Center was tabled for EDA discussion.

• Approved consent agenda including May 3 minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-5-1 accepting Shafer Days donations of $2,150 (5-0)
• Tabled Chisago County Senior Center $200 contract for EDA discussion
• Approved sending shut-off notices to residents not scheduling meter replacements by June 15 (5-0)
• Approved partial pay request #1 to Pember of $105,555.78 (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,300 for ball field dirt, chisel plow, and fence drag (5-0)
• Approved $800 for a pallet of road patch (5-0)
• Approved vacation day for Public Works Director on May 31 (5-0)

2022

The Shafer City Council is holding a regular session with a consent agenda including minutes from previous meetings and accounts payable. New business includes approving planning commission minutes with two motions. Unfinished business covers updates on the water meter replacement project and reports from the attorney, engineer, public works, and clerk.

• Approval of 04-19-22 Council Meeting Minutes
• Approval of 04-25-22 Events Committee and Parks Commission Minutes
• Accounts Payable approval
• Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (04-26-22) with two motions
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The Shafer City Council unanimously approved the Planning Commission's recommendation to confirm zoning conformance for a wellness clinic, The Ark of Minnesota, at 16444 Lake Blvd, Center City, MN. The council also approved having planner Kate Eiynck provide a cost estimate for defining zoning uses and performance standards. In other business, the council approved sending shut-off notices to residents who have not scheduled water meter replacements and approved advertising the 2022 city-wide garage sale.

• Approved zoning conformance for wellness clinic at 16444 Lake Blvd (5-0)
• Approved cost estimate request for zoning code definitions and performance standards (5-0)
• Approved sending shut-off notices to non-responders for water meter replacements (5-0)
• Approved 2022 city-wide garage sale ad in Chisago County Press (5-0)

2022

The City Council will consider a resolution regarding standard allowance and ARPA funds. The meeting also includes an update on the Water Meter Replacement Project.

• Resolution 2022-4-1 Electing the Standard Allowance/ARPA Funds
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The Shafer City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2022-4-1, electing the standard allowance for ARPA funds, which allows up to $10 million to be used for approved government services. The council also approved adding a gate valve to the water main near Shafer Contracting, removing a hydrant extension from the utility project, and authorizing overtime for meter replacements. All votes were unanimous 5-0-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-4-1 electing standard allowance for ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved adding a gate valve at the south side by Shafer Contracting (5-0)
• Approved overtime for Cooper and Andrè for meter replacements (5-0)
• Accepted Midwest Testing's quote of $1.50 per meter for old meter disposal (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and accounts payable (5-0)

Board Of Equalization

The Board of Appeal and Equalization will meet to hold an open hearing to the public. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Open hearing to the public

The Shafer City Council, sitting as the Board of Appeal and Equalization, denied Walter Anderson's appeal to lower the assessed value of his Tatanka Run development lots. The board voted unanimously to keep the current county values, which range from $4,200 to $6,200 per lot. No other appeals were heard.

• Denied appeal to lower Tatanka Run lot valuations (3-0)
• Approved motion to keep current county values for Tatanka Run lots (3-0)

2022

The City Council will review 2022 outdoor events and a water and sewer bill for 30105 Redfield Circle. The body will also receive an update on the Water Meter Replacement Project and reports from the attorney, engineer, public works, and clerk.

• 2022 Outdoor Events (Shafer Saloon & Ole’s Crossroads)
• Water and sewer bill for Renee Beeksma at 30105 Redfield Circle
• Water Meter Replacement Project update
• Open Committee Appointments

2022

The City Council will meet to accept the 2021 city audit and reestablish precincts and polling places. The body will also discuss committee appointments and a road maintenance contract with Shafer Township.

• Resolution 2022-3-1: Accepting the 2021 Audit
• Resolution 2022-3-2: Reestablishing Precincts and Polling Places
• Shafer Township Annual Road Maintenance Contract
• Open Council Seat & Committee Appointments
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The Shafer City Council unanimously appointed Patricia Kowalski to fill the vacant Council seat and vacated committee seats until the November special election. The Council also approved the 2021 audit, reestablished precincts and polling places, renewed the township road maintenance contract, and approved water meter replacement make-up day and letters. Several items were discussed but not decided, including GIS mapping and the Shafer Days/Events Committee dissolution.

• Appointed Patricia Kowalski to City Council (3-0)
• Accepted 2021 Audit via Resolution 2022-3-1 (3-0)
• Reestablished precincts and polling places via Resolution 2022-3-2 (3-0)
• Approved Shafer Township Road Maintenance Contract renewal at $150/hour (4-0)
• Approved water meter replacement make-up day and letters (4-0)
• Approved posting for PW part-time position (4-0)
• Approved participation in voluntary PFAS sampling (4-0)
• Approved racking for PW building up to $2,500 (4-0)

2022

The City Council will meet to address an open council seat and committee appointments. The session includes reports from the treasurer, attorney, engineer, clerk, and public works.

• Open Council Seat & Committee Appointments
• Water Meter Replacement Project update

The Shafer City Council approved using $21,101 in ARPA funds to cover plumbing costs for residents needing meter replacements, and added a $75 surcharge to 19 residents who failed to schedule replacements. The council also approved reimbursing homeowners for damages caused by the meter replacement project, with costs covered by ARPA or city funds, and tabled an open council seat appointment until the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (3-0)
• Tabled open council seat and committee appointments until March 15, 2022
• Approved $75 surcharge for 19 residents who did not schedule meter replacements (3-0)
• Approved use of $21,101 ARPA funds for plumbing costs for residents (3-0)
• Approved reimbursement of homeowner costs for meter replacement damages (3-0)
• Approved reimbursement of repair costs within 30 days from Midwest Testing or ARPA funds (3-0)

2022

The City Council will meet to review the February 1, 2022 meeting minutes and accounts payable. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports from city officials.

• Approval of 02-01-22 Council Meeting Minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable
• Attorney’s Report
• Engineer’s Report
• Public Works and Clerk’s Reports

The Shafer City Council accepted Resolution 2022-2-1, accepting Councilmember Diane Chmielewski's resignation from the City Council and all committees, effective February 28, 2022, and declaring a vacancy. The vote was unanimous 3-0-0, with Chmielewski abstaining. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the previous meeting minutes and accounts payable, unanimously 4-0-0. No public hearing was held, and no one spoke during the open hearing.

• Approved Resolution 2022-2-1 accepting Councilmember Diane Chmielewski's resignation and declaring a vacancy, effective February 28, 2022 (3-0-0, Chmielewski abstained).
• Approved the consent agenda, including the 02-01-22 council meeting minutes and accounts payable (4-0-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:07 pm (4-0-0).

2022

The City Council will meet to discuss new business and review reports from the attorney, clerk, and public works. The meeting includes a review of bid information for the Water Tower Project.

• Water Tower Project bid information
• LMC Insurance Trust 2022 Safety and Loss Control Workshop
• 2022 Clean-up Day(s) scheduling

The Shafer City Council awarded two construction contracts for the water tower and utility improvements project: Bid #1 to Pember Companies, Inc. for $448,961.00 and Bid #2 to Osseo Construction Co., Inc. for $380,550.00 (base bid only, no alternates). The council also approved a $668.18 software upgrade using ARPA funds, with a $1,464.00 annual hosting fee, and scheduled a spring cleanup day for May 21, 2022.

• Awarded Bid #1 utility improvements to Pember Companies, Inc. for $448,961.00 (5-0)
• Awarded Bid #2 water tower improvements to Osseo Construction Co., Inc. for $380,550.00 base bid only (5-0)
• Approved $668.18 Kamstrup software upgrade using ARPA funds, plus $1,464.00 annual fee (5-0)
• Approved attendance at LMC Loss Control Workshop for Joan Ciesler and Dan Cooper, $20.00 each (5-0)
• Scheduled spring cleanup day for Saturday, May 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (5-0)

2022

The City Council will review reports from the attorney, engineer, and public works. The meeting includes a discussion on Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Training and an update on the Water Meter Replacement Project.

• Water Meter Replacement Project update
• Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Training
• Accounts Payable review

The Shafer City Council unanimously approved the wording for a notification letter regarding the water meter replacement project, which includes a $75 surcharge and possible water shut-off for residents who fail to schedule an appointment. The council also approved the consent agenda, a resolution acknowledging donations, Dan Cooper's vacation time, and the city clerk's attendance at the MCFOA conference.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-1-1 acknowledging donations (5-0)
• Approved wording for water meter replacement notification letter with $75 surcharge penalty (5-0)
• Approved Dan Cooper's vacation from Feb 2-16 (5-0)
• Approved city clerk's attendance at MCFOA conference with costs covered (5-0)

2022

The City Council will meet to appoint officers for 2022 and consider service agreements for audit and building official duties. The council will also review a Planning Commission recommendation regarding outdoor boat storage.

• Appointment of Offices for 2022
• 2021 Audit Services Agreement with Oberloh & Oberloh LTD
• Building Official Contract with Chisago County
• CUP recommendation for outdoor storage of boats for J&D Marine & Power, Inc.

The Shafer City Council approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for J&D Marine & Power, Inc. to store boats outdoors, adding a condition to allow recreational vehicles and a requirement for winterization. The council also approved the 2021 audit agreement, a building official contract with Chisago County, a water pump repair, and a well pump rebuild. Councilmember Brehm was not counted as present due to remote meeting restrictions.

• Approved consent agenda including 12-21-21 minutes and accounts payable (4-0)
• Approved 2022 appointments to committees and offices (4-0)
• Changed February 1 council meeting time to 5:00 pm (4-0)
• Approved 2021 audit services agreement with Oberloh & Oberloh (4-0)
• Approved building official contract with Chisago County (4-0)
• Granted CUP for outdoor boat storage at J&D Marine with 17 conditions (4-0)
• Approved $1,080 repair of orange plow truck water pump (4-0)
• Approved $19,687.50 quote from Thein Well for Well #2 pump rebuild (4-0)