Shafer public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2024
The Shafer City Council approved Ordinance 2024-12-4 amending stormwater drainage fees and Resolution 2024-12-2 accepting a $223.34 donation. They also approved a desk for the Public Works Director and discussed ongoing issues with lift stations, water tower warranty work, and parking enforcement.
- Approved Ordinance 2024-12-4 amending stormwater drainage fees (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-12-2 accepting $223.34 donation (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
- Approved purchase of a desk for Public Works Director Cooper (4-1)
- Approved updating public works employee emails to city domain (unanimous)
2024
The Shafer City Council unanimously rescinded its offer to Bolton-menc for engineering services, citing the need for more time to review contracts, and instructed the clerk to schedule a special meeting for that review. The council also approved a $57,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Water and Sewer Fund, accepted a $836.02 donation to the Fire Department Relief and Gambling fund, and set the final levy budget meeting for November 19th at 5:00 pm.
- Rescinded offer to Bolton-menc for engineering contract (4-0)
- Approved transfer of $57,000 from General Fund to Water ($17,000) and Sewer ($40,000) funds (4-0)
- Accepted donation of $836.02 to Fire Department Relief and Gambling (4-0)
- Set final levy budget meeting for November 19th at 5:00 pm (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including multiple meeting minutes and accounts payable (4-0)
2024
The council approved a 2025 preliminary budget and levy of $581,182, a 5.5% increase, with a Truth in Taxation hearing set for December 5. It also approved a 2025 sheriff's contract for 80 hours per month at $74.46/hour, accepted donations for Shafer Days, and adopted assessments for unpaid charges. A water quality complaint from the Shafer Saloon was discussed, with the city noting high iron content but safe water, and recommending a filter.
- Approved 2025 preliminary budget and levy of $581,182 (5.5% increase) (4-0)
- Approved 2025 sheriff's contract with Chisago County, 80 hrs/month at $74.46/hr (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-9-2 accepting donations for Shafer Days (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-9-3 adopting assessments for unpaid charges (4-0)
- Approved special meeting Nov 14 to canvass 2024 General Election (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (4-0)
- Allocated ~$1,000 for bubbler system at Lift Station #1 (4-0)
2024
The Shafer City Council approved several items, including a $55,000 concrete purchase for the pickleball court, a $3,500 firefighter grant, and a road contract with Shafer Township. They also rescheduled the November 5th council meeting to November 6th and set a budget meeting for September 9th. All votes were unanimous 4-0.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (4-0)
- Changed council meeting date from Nov 5 to Nov 6 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-9-1 adding David Waldoch as election judge (4-0)
- Set budget meeting for Sept 9 at 5p (4-0)
- Approved 2025 VFA grant of $3,500 from MN DNR (4-0)
- Scheduled city engineer RFP interviews for Sept 20 (4-0)
- Approved 2024 road contract with Shafer Township for up to 2 passes (4-0)
- Approved pickleball court concrete purchase not to exceed $55,000 (4-0)
2024
The Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for a vehicle towing operation and authorized the immediate hiring of a mold abatement company for City Hall. They also approved several fund transfers and donations. The 2025 Sheriff's contract and a road maintenance agreement with Shafer Township were tabled.
- Approved Resolution 2024-8-4 for PLC Recovery vehicle towing and impoundment CUP (3-0-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-8-3 accepting Shafer Days donations (3-0-0)
- Approved transfer of $37,000 from General Fund to Public Safety-Gambling ($15k), Road repair and Maint ($15k), and Sewer Fund ($7k) (3-0-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-8-5 accepting FD Relief and Gambling donations of $1,193.16 (3-0-0)
- Approved Councilmember Nick Brehm's leave of absence through October (3-0-0)
- Approved hiring a mold abatement company to remove black mold at City Hall (3-0-0)
- Tabled 2025 Sheriff's Contract
- Tabled road maintenance contract with Shafer Township