Sartell public meetings in 2020

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2021 Final Levy & Budget and the 2021 Fee Schedule & Utility Rates. The body will also consider a plat for Great River Bowl Three and various administrative contracts and licenses.

• Public hearing on Truth in Taxation – 2021 Final Levy & Budget
• Public hearing on 2021 Fee Schedule & Utility Rates
• Public hearing on Preliminary & Final Plat Great River Bowl Three
• Approval of 19th Avenue South Design Agreement
• Approval of Teamsters 320 Union Agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is discussing the subdivision of 7.07 acres of excess properties within the Great River Bowl Two Plat. The body will consider a preliminary plat, a final plat, and several variance requests related to lot sizes and setbacks for existing structures.

• Great River Bowl Three Preliminary and Final Plat review
• Variance requests for lot sizes and setbacks on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
• Variance request from Debra Weihrauch
• Discussion of excess properties
• Review of buyer's easements for properties on 4th Avenue South

City Council

The Sartell City Council met on November 23, 2020, to approve a consent agenda containing multiple administrative and financial items. Key decisions included the approval of the CARES Act Funding Plan, a request for police funding, and an agreement for County Road 1 design. The council also accepted the Water Supply Plan and approved various licenses and contracts.

• Approval of CARES Act Funding Plan & Resolution
• Approval of Request for Funding (Police)
• Approval of Agreement for County Road 1 Design
• Acceptance of Water Supply Plan Approval
• Approval of LELS Contract & MOU’s

The Sartell City Council approved the consent agenda items A-M, excluding liquor licenses (G) and refuse hauler licenses (H), which were tabled for further discussion. The council also approved the meeting minutes and the agenda with changes. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and tabling actions.

• Approved agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Nov 9 regular, Nov 9 special, and Nov 13 regular meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-M, excluding G and H (5-0)
• Tabled liquor license approvals (item G) until next meeting (5-0)
• Tabled refuse hauler license approvals (item H) until next meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to review and adopt the agenda. The council voted unanimously to approve the Resolution Canvassing the 2020 General Election Results.

• Resolution Canvassing 2020 General Election Results

City Council

The City Council will meet to review monthly department reports and approve several administrative items. The agenda includes the approval of firefighter hirings and a request for proposals for financial advisor services.

• Approval of RFP for Financial Advisor Services
• Approval of Firefighter Hirings
• Approval of Voucher Payments 81486-81574 and Electronic Payments 4626E-4636E
• Acceptance of Grant
• Acceptance of Donations

City Council

The City Council will meet to review financial and park updates. This is a special meeting following the regular session.

• Financial updates
• Park updates

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the SRTS Final Assessment. The body is also reviewing a funding plan for the CARES Act and a request from Senior Connection.

• SRTS Final Assessment public hearing
• CARES Act Funding Plan and Resolution
• Approval of Final Plat Gates at Blackberry
• Sauk River Regional Park Improvement Agreement and Design
• Survey Agreement for South Transportation Project

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve voucher payments, public works hirings, and equipment quotes. The body will also consider a change order for the East Side Construction Project. Monthly reports from city departments will be presented.

• Approval of East Side Construction Project Change Order
• Approval of Public Works Equipment Quotes
• Approval of Public Works Hirings
• Approval of Voucher Payments 81242 – 81346 and Electronic Payments 4598E – 4619E
• Acceptance of Fire Relief Association Resolution

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing the disposal of several city-owned residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss updates to the city's zoning map and districts.

• Proposed sale of 8.5-acre residential lot near Pine Meadow (minimum $100,000)
• Proposed sale of East Side residential lot (minimum $25,000)
• Proposed sale of old Public Safety Facilities including police and public works buildings (minimums $140,000 to $400,000)
• Proposed sale of Government Center/Fire Hall (minimum $475,000)
• Discussion of updated city zoning map and districts

The Sartell Planning Commission approved a resolution finding the disposal of excess city properties in compliance with the comprehensive plan, allowing the city to send them out for RFP. The commission recommended against splitting a parcel next to the old police station. They also received updates on zoning amendments, including rezonings from R-3 to R-2, and on development projects.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for disposal of excess properties (unanimous)
• Recommended not to split parcel next to old police station

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on zoning amendments and discuss the preliminary levy. The body is also reviewing several lease agreements and final plats for development projects.

• Public hearing on Zoning Amendments
• Discussion of Preliminary Levy
• Bernicks Ice Arena Lease Agreement & Development Agreement Amendments
• Charles Gregg Final Plat & Development Agreement
• Arbor Village Final Plat & Development Agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering the final plat for Arbor Village and updates to the city's zoning code and map. The body will also discuss project updates and a recent open house recap.

• Review and approval of Arbor Village Plat (Poplinski Land Development LLC) to rezone from R-1 Single Family to R-2 Two Family Residential
• Review of rezoning map edits and zoning district changes and updates
• Review of City of Sartell parcel changes
• Proposed reduction of land disturbance permit threshold from 1 acre to 0.1 acre
• Proposed change to variance application deadline to 12 days prior to Planning Commission meetings

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Sartell City Council. The agenda includes only agenda adoption and finance updates/discussions, with no specific items listed. It is largely procedural and provides no details on the finance topics to be discussed.

• Finance updates/discussions

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on August 24, 2020, and approved the agenda as presented. Finance Director Rob Voshell presented the 2021 budget and preliminary levy proposal, but no action was taken or required. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:33 PM

City Council

The Sartell City Council will conduct public hearings regarding Park Ordinance Amendments and the Charles Gregg Preliminary & Final Plat. The body will also review CARES Act certifications and expenditures.

• Public hearing: Park Ordinance Amendments
• Public hearing: Charles Gregg Preliminary & Final Plat
• Approval of CARES Act Certification and Quotes/Expenditures
• Approval of Voucher Payments 80840-80934 and Electronic Payments 4543E-4549E
• Gambling permits for St. Francis Xavier and Sartell Saphirres

The Sartell City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Charles Gregg Addition after a public hearing with resident concerns about traffic, safety, and landscaping. The final plat was tabled until the development agreement is completed. The council also approved park ordinance amendments, including noise restrictions and adding Lake Francis Park to the 24-hour park list.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 10 regular and special meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, permits, CARES Act items, and job posting (5-0)
• Approved Charles Gregg Addition preliminary plat (5-0)
• Tabled Charles Gregg Addition final plat until development agreement completed (5-0)
• Approved park ordinance amendments with noise/music 50-foot rule and Lake Francis Park as 24-hour park (5-0)
• Adjourned at 6:29 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Sartell City Council, primarily focused on finance updates and discussions. The agenda includes only agenda review, finance discussions, and adjournment, with no specific action items listed.

• Finance updates and discussions

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on August 10, 2020, at City Hall. The council approved the agenda as presented. City Administrator Anna Gruber reviewed CARES Act funding, and Finance Director Rob Voshell discussed the 2021 budget process, but no action was taken on either item. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• No action taken on CARES Act funding review
• No action taken on 2021 budget process discussion

City Council

The City Council will review the agenda and approve minutes from July 27, 2020. The meeting includes a consent agenda for various city policies and payments, as well as an update on the 25th Avenue Reconstruction project.

• Force Main Change Order – 25th Avenue Reconstruction
• Approval of Voucher Payments 80743 - 80839 and Electronic Payments 4533E – 4542E
• Approval of COVID-19 Policy Amendments
• Approval of Orderly Annexation Resolution 27th Street North
• Monthly reports from Police, Public Works, Fire, Community Development, and Engineering

Planning Commission

The Sartell Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a site development for the Charles Greg addition. The commission will also conduct a zoning review of Titles 4, 10, and 11.

• Charles Greg addition site development
• Zoning review of Title 4, 10, and 11
• Open house scheduled for August 12, 2020

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding zoning amendments. The meeting also includes reviews of voucher payments and various facility and inspector agreements.

• Public hearing on Zoning Amendments
• Quotes for Pinecone Road North Trail & PME Median
• Approval of voucher payments 80620 – 80742 and electronic payments 4523E – 4532E
• Approval of Public Safety Facility Virtual Tour Quote
• Easements for Gates at Blackberry and Daybreak

The Sartell City Council approved three zoning-related resolutions, including amendments to Titles 4, 10, and 11, and a summary ordinance, all by unanimous votes. The council also approved quotes for the Pinecone Road North Trail and PME Median project, and the consent agenda, with one item (Daybreak Easement) approved separately after a clerical correction. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 13 regular and special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including vouchers and agreements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda item G, Daybreak Easement, with language change (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Adopting Title 4, 10, 11 Amendments (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Regulation Amendments Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Summary Ordinance for zoning amendments (5-0)
• Approved Pinecone Road North Trail and PME Median Quotes (5-0)

City Council

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on July 27, 2020, and approved the agenda as presented. City Administrator Anna Gruber reviewed two videos of inappropriate behavior at the Community Center and discussed options for discipline and additional law enforcement presence. No formal decisions were made on this matter. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed options for discipline and law enforcement presence regarding Community Center incidents (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning ordinance amendments and review several administrative approvals, including COVID policy updates and a revenue recapture agreement. The body will also consider quotes for splash pad improvements and the Scheels Athletic Complex.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendments
• Approval of COVID Policy Amendments
• Approval of Revenue Recapture Agreement
• Discussion of Splash Pad Improvement Quotes
• Approval of Orderly Annexation Agreement

Planning Commission

The Sartell Planning Commission is meeting to review and potentially discuss the Title 10 zoning code as new business. The agenda also includes approval of the June 1, 2020 meeting minutes, project updates, and open discussion. No specific zoning changes or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Title 10 zoning review
• Approval of June 1, 2020 meeting minutes
• Project updates
• Open discussion

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a massage ordinance and a variance request. The body will also consider a bond sale resolution and the reopening of City Hall.

• Public hearing on Massage Ordinance
• Public hearing on Variance Request
• Bond Sale Resolution
• Resolution supporting HRA
• Discussion on reopening City Hall

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding an MS4 Permit and the vacation of 307 Avalon Court. The body is also considering a variety of contracts, including an agreement with ISD 748 and a Mayo Clinic Ambulance lease. Other discussions include funding requests for the Scheels Athletic Complex.

• Public hearings for MS4 Permit and 307 Avalon Court Vacation
• Approval of amended Development Agreement with ISD 748
• Approval of Mayo Clinic Ambulance Lease Agreement
• Approval to call a public hearing for the adoption of a Massage Ordinance
• Funding request for Scheels Athletic Complex

The Sartell City Council approved a funding package for the Scheels Athletic Complex, including $130,000 per year for 20 years from the Sartell Hockey Association, plus additional contributions such as golf course lease payments, sales tax dollars, waived fees, and utility bill waivers. The council also approved a bonding agreement for Sauk River Regional Park, including a lookout tower, wetland overlook, and floating dock. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda, and a public hearing for a vacation at 307 Avalon Court was approved with no testimony.

• Approved funding request for Scheels Athletic Complex (4-1)
• Approved bonding agreement for Sauk River Regional Park (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 23 items (5-0)
• Approved vacation of easement at 307 Avalon Court (5-0)
• Approved change order #1 for SRTS (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May meetings (5-0)
• Agreed to change public hearing process to be called by staff

City Council

The Sartell City Council is holding a special meeting to review and adopt the agenda, consider an interim ordinance, and receive financial updates. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed discussion items or public hearings.

• Interim ordinance consideration
• Financial updates

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on May 27, 2020, and unanimously approved an interim ordinance allowing expanded outdoor seating. The council also reviewed finances for the proposed Scheels Athletic Complex and plans for the Sauk River Regional Park, but took no action on these items.

• Approved interim ordinance allowing expanded outdoor seating (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a street reconstruction and overlay plan for 2020–2024. The body will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the plan.

• Public hearing on general obligation street reconstruction and overlay plan bonds not to exceed $4,000,000
• Proposal to adopt a street reconstruction and overlay plan (SROP) for 2020–2024
• Adoption of Financial Plan Update
• Discussion of excess city properties
• City 2020-2021 Goals Report

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on May 11, 2020, and approved a resolution adopting a street reconstruction and overlay plan and authorizing the issuance of street reconstruction bonds. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The council also reviewed city-owned excess properties, discussed COVID-19 revenue impacts, and heard updates on future engineering projects and city goals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including adoption of Financial Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting street reconstruction and overlay plan and authorizing street reconstruction bonds (5-0)
• Discussed market studies for excess city properties, including police/fire campus
• Reviewed COVID-19 revenue impact analysis and legislative update on potential bonding for Central MN Healthcare Hub
• Discussed 19th Avenue South and County Road 1 projects (construction slated for 2022)
• Discussed land use study next steps and rebrand process for Community Identity goal

City Council

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on May 11, 2020, to review financial updates. They reached consensus to delay the first half golf course lease payment to the end of the lease term, with no other adjustments, and to postpone any changes to 2021 liquor license fees. The council also agreed to proceed with implementing permitting software and other automated systems to improve customer convenience and reduce costs. No formal votes were taken on these items, and the ice arena request was discussed but no decision was made.

• Consensus to delay first half golf course lease payment to end of lease term
• Consensus to postpone 2021 liquor license fee changes until later in the year
• Consensus to proceed with permitting software and automated systems implementation

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the rezoning and preliminary plat for Gates at Blackberry Ridge. The body will also consider several agreements and the annexation of Pazik. Additionally, the council will receive a presentation on the Scheels Athletic Complex.

• Public hearing for Gates at Blackberry Ridge Rezoning and Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Pazik Annexation
• Approval of St. Cloud 25th Avenue Forcemain Agreement
• Calling public hearings for MS4 Annual Permit and Vacation of Easement 307 Avalon Ct
• Approval of Voucher Payments 79966 - 80119 and Electronic Payments 4391E – 4431E

Planning Commission

The Sartell Planning Commission is meeting to review and adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the April 6, 2020 meeting, and consider new business including a rezone and single-family residential plat for the Gates at BB Ridge project. The agenda also includes project updates and open discussion under other business.

• Gates at BB Ridge – Rezone and Single Family Residential Plat

The Sartell Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the BB Ridge rezoning and the preliminary and final plats. The commission also approved the agenda and the April 6, 2020 meeting minutes. Community Conversation scheduling was put on hold and may be canceled for the season.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of BB Ridge rezoning (unanimous)
• Recommended preliminary and final plats for BB Ridge (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Daybreak Cove and East Sartell Water Facility Plat 2 preliminary plats, as well as zoning ordinance amendments. The meeting includes a review of annual reports from Public Safety, Public Works & Engineering, and Planning & Community Development.

• Public hearing on Daybreak Cove Preliminary Plat and Variances
• Public hearing on East Sartell Water Facility Plat 2 Preliminary Plat
• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendments
• Approval of YMCA Agreement
• Discussion on Northern Meadows Development Agreement

The Sartell City Council approved the preliminary and final plats, development agreement, and variances for Daybreak Cove, as well as the preliminary and final plats for East Sartell Water Facility Plat 2. The council also approved zoning ordinance amendments with one dissenting vote, and authorized soliciting bids for two city-school improvement projects. All other agenda items were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved preliminary plat of Daybreak Cove (5-0)
• Approved final plat and development agreement of Daybreak Cove (5-0)
• Approved variances in Daybreak Cove (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of East Sartell Water Facility Plat 2 (5-0)
• Approved final plat and development agreement of East Sartell Water Facility Plat 2 (5-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments (4-1, Chisum dissenting)
• Approved Northern Meadows Development Agreement (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for Pinecone Road trail and 5th Street North improvements (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a massage ordinance and the vacation of 20th Avenue South and 34th Street. The body will also consider several contracts and proposals for city infrastructure and parks. Meeting protocols have been modified to comply with a shelter in place order.

• Public hearings on Massage Ordinance, 20th Avenue South Vacation, and 34th Street Vacation
• Approval of Watab Park construction contract and engineering proposal
• Approval of County Road 1 street and utilities proposal
• Approval of Braun Testing Services for 3rd Street Project
• Calling public hearings on Zoning Ordinance Amendments and a Plat

The Sartell City Council tabled the Massage Ordinance, Fee Schedule Ordinance, and St. Cloud Agreement until further research is done, following public testimony from business owners. The council also approved the consent agenda with revisions, vacated right-of-ways for 20th Avenue South and 34th Street, and directed staff to install stop signs at three intersections.

• Tabled Massage Ordinance, Fee Schedule Ordinance, and St. Cloud Agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with revisions to items J, L, and N (5-0)
• Adopted resolution vacating 20th Avenue South right of way (5-0)
• Adopted resolution vacating 34th Street right of way (5-0)
• Directed staff to place stop signs at 15th Ave N and Grizzly Lane, 4th Street North and 13th Ave N, and Grizzly Lane and 13th Avenue

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet via videoconference to discuss new business and project updates. The agenda includes a review of Daybreak variances and preliminary and final plats, as well as zoning ordinance amendments.

• Daybreak variances, preliminary & final plat
• Zoning ordinance amendments
• Project updates

The Sartell Planning Commission met via Zoom on April 6, 2020, and unanimously recommended approval of the Daybreak 3-lot preliminary and final plat, along with a resolution recommending variances. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of zoning ordinance amendments, and approved a preliminary and final plat for a 5-acre outlot for a single-family residence. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda with amendment to add Preliminary and Final Plat under New Business (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Daybreak preliminary and final plat (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recommending Daybreak variances (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary and final plat for 5-acre outlot (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct essential business under COVID-19 restrictions. The body will review personnel recommendations and refuse services for city facilities.

• Approval of Banking Resolution
• Personnel Committee Recommendations
• Refuse Services for City Facilities

No Meeting

The regular meeting for March 23, 2020, was not scheduled due to the Sartell School District Spring Break.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for the Center for Pain Management. The body will also consider quotes for the 3rd Street North street and drainage project and discuss the Northern Meadows plat.

• Public hearing for Center for Pain Management variance request
• 3rd Street North street and drainage project quotes
• Northern Meadows preliminary and final plat
• Public hearing calls for vacations and a massage ordinance with fee schedule
• Approval of SEH proposal on 19th Avenue South

City Council

The Sartell City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an interview with Anna Gruber regarding the City Administrator position.

• Interview of Anna Gruber for City Administrator position

The council interviewed Anna Gruber for the city administrator position and authorized personnel to seek terms acceptable to her, but no decision was made. The final decision will be discussed at the next regular meeting on Monday.

• Interviewed Anna Gruber for city administrator position
• Authorized personnel to seek terms acceptable to Anna Gruber (by consensus)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to continue discussions on city goals and initiatives for 2020. Members will also provide direction on the city's participation in the Summerfest Parade. All items on the agenda are for discussion only.

• Summerfest Parade registration and participation
• 2020 City goals and initiatives discussion

Planning Commission

The commission will review the February 3, 2020, minutes and consider a variance request for the Center for Pain Management. The agenda also includes neighborhood engagement and project updates.

• Center for Pain Management variance request
• Neighborhood engagement discussion
• Project updates

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to seek direction on the alignment of 27th Street North and plans for Lions Park. Members will also discuss several 2020 initiatives. All agenda items are for discussion only.

• Lions Park plans presentation by Stu Giffin
• Future alignment of 27th Street North
• Discussion of SaveStations
• Review of fee schedule
• Discussion of water meters and stray animals

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting and discussed several topics, including an inclusive playground, road widths, water meters, and stray animal policies. They expressed support for the engineer's option (Option B) for the 27th Street North extension but made no final design decision. The council also agreed to limit commercial access to the Benidt parcel to County Road 1 and to involve city staff in stray animal pickup only in dangerous situations.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Supported engineer's option for 27th Street North extension (no final decision)
• Agreed to review road widths case by case
• Limited commercial access to Benidt parcel to County Road 1
• Agreed to involve city staff in stray animal pickup only for dangerous situations
• Requested staff plan for SaveStations priorities
• Requested multi-year plan for water meter replacements

City Council

The City Council will discuss options for the City Administrator position. The body is also considering several consent items, including an annexation and a property sale.

• Review of options for City Administrator position
• Approval of annexation
• Approval of easement and resolution authorizing sale of property
• Approval of temporary liquor license
• Calling public hearing on variance request

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Northern Meadows rezoning and preliminary plat, as well as zoning ordinance and map amendments. The body will also consider approvals for a water system leak survey and a splash pad proposal for Watab.

• Public hearing for Northern Meadows Rezoning and Preliminary Plat
• Public hearings for Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendments
• Approval of Watab splash pad proposal
• Approval of Listing Agreement on Excess Property on Heritage Drive
• Approval of Water System Leak Survey Proposal

The Sartell City Council approved the rezoning of Northern Meadows and adopted zoning ordinance and map amendments, but tabled the preliminary and final plat for Northern Meadows after a resident raised drainage concerns. The council also approved the Watab Park Splash Pad proposal and the consent agenda, which included several administrative items.

• Approved Northern Meadows rezoning ordinance (4-0)
• Tabled Northern Meadows preliminary and final plat (4-0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendments including B-3 Business District changes (4-0)
• Adopted zoning map amendments for Comprehensive Design Zone (4-0)
• Approved Watab Park Splash Pad proposal (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Heritage Drive listing agreement, water leak survey, vouchers, firefighter appointment, special meeting, park funds, economic development proposal, and charter extension (4-0)

City Council

The City Council, Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, and Sartell CVB Advisory Board will meet for a goals workshop with Sourcewell.

• Council & Commissions Goals Workshop with Sourcewell

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the Northern Meadows rezoning, preliminary plat, and final plat. The body will also consider amendments to the zoning ordinance and zoning map.

• Northern Meadows rezone
• Northern Meadows preliminary plat and final plat
• Zoning ordinance and zoning map amendments
• Conformance for sale of city excess parcel
• Neighborhood planning toolkit and community conversations schedule

The Sartell Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Northern Meadows rezoning and preliminary/final plat, and adopted resolutions for zoning ordinance and map amendments, including rezoning CDZ districts to R-1, R-3, B-2, and B-3. It also adopted a resolution for the sale of excess parcels. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of Northern Meadows rezoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Northern Meadows preliminary and final plat (unanimous)
• Adopted Recommending Resolution on Rezoning for zoning map amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment for B-3 provisions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution for conformance for sale of excess parcels (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request and discuss the city's water distribution and supply system. The body is also reviewing proposals for a force main condition assessment and various budgeted equipment purchases.

• Public hearing on rezoning request
• Public hearing on rezoning and preliminary plat of Northern Meadows
• Proposal for Force Main Condition Assessment
• Approval of budgeted Public Works and Police equipment
• Temporary liquor license approval

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Sartell City Council with a short agenda. The council will review and adopt the agenda, then discuss and set its 2020 legislative priorities. No other business is listed.

• Agenda review and adoption
• Discussion of 2020 legislative priorities

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes a rezoning request and Sourcewell goal setting and training sessions.

• Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Rezoning request
• Sourcewell goal setting facilitation
• Sourcewell training session

The Sartell Planning Commission unanimously approved the agenda and December 2, 2019 minutes, then appointed Nathan Crowe as Chair and Kelly Mager as Vice Chair. The Commission also unanimously adopted a Recommending Resolution for a rezoning request, consistent with the City's land use plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting involved goal-setting and training with Sourcewell consultants.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2019 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Nathan Crowe as Chair and Kelly Mager as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted Recommending Resolution for rezoning request (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting at the Sartell Southwest Water Plant for a tour. No legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Water Plant Tour at 1201 County Road 4

The City Council held a special meeting at the Southwest Water Treatment Plant for a tour. Staff and engineers explained the treatment process and answered questions. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting at the Southwest Water Treatment Plant, where they toured the facility and received explanations of the treatment process from staff and engineers. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 7:35 pm.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an animal control ordinance. The body is also reviewing a business retention policy and various project change orders.

• Public hearing on Animal Control Ordinance
• Approval of $2,000 Benton Economic Partnership Contribution
• Approval of Business Retention Policy
• Approval of East Side Change Order
• Approval of Compensating Change Order and Final Pay Request on County Ditch 50 Project

The Sartell City Council accepted the Springsted/Baker Tilly Report and adopted pay scales for non-union positions, with step increases for eligible employees and movement to step 6 for the Chief Building Official. The council also approved an ordinance amending the animal control code, removing the dog license requirement while keeping leash and other regulations. Entrance signage at roundabouts and a new location was approved pending county approval. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted pay scales for non-union positions with step increases (5-0)
• Approved animal control ordinance amendment removing dog license requirement (5-0)
• Approved entrance signage at roundabouts and County Road 29 & 1st Ave NE pending county approval (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, appointments, and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved 2020 annual appointments (5-0)
• Approved December 9, 2019 minutes (5-0)