Sartell public meetings in 2022

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

This is a special council workshop meeting following the regular council meeting. The agenda includes department head updates and a roundtable discussion, with no specific action items or public hearings listed.

• Department head updates
• Roundtable discussion

The meeting consisted of staff updates and roundtable discussions. No substantive decisions were made or voted upon during this session.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023 Final Budget and Levy. Other public hearings include a preliminary and final plat for Watab Creek and a rezoning for Sartell Street West. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering various city administrative actions.

• 2023 Final Budget and Levy Hearing
• Watab Creek Preliminary and Final Plat hearing
• Sartell Street West rezoning hearing
• Resolution of Support for CSAH 133
• Resolution for Street Fund Restrictions

PC MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will meet on December 5, 2022, to review and adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and discuss three new business items: a preliminary and final plat for Watab Creek, a conditional use permit for Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC, and a rezoning request for Sartell Street West. The meeting also includes project updates, planning commission updates, and open discussion.

• Preliminary and Final Plat – Watab Creek
• Conditional Use Permit – Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC
• Rezone – Sartell Street West

The Planning Commission approved the Preliminary and Final Plat for Watab Creek and denied a request to rezone a property on Sartell Street West to R-2 Residential. The commission stated they would approve a rezone for that property if it were proposed as R-1 Single Family Residential. Kelly Mager was nominated as Chair and David Wall as Vice Chair.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Watab Creek (unanimous, Mager abstained)
• Denied R-2 rezone request for Sartell Street West (unanimous)
• Agreed to approve R-1 Single Family Residential rezone for Sartell Street West if proposed (unanimous)
• Nominated Kelly Mager as Chair and David Wall as Vice Chair (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to Title 8, 10, 11, and Title 3 ordinances, as well as the 2023 fee schedule. The consent agenda includes approval of voucher payments, grant acceptance, annexation of 32532 River Vista Lane, and other routine items. A development agreement and final plat for Solid Rock Addition are under old business.

• Public hearing on Title 8, 10, and 11 ordinance amendments
• Public hearing on Title 3 ordinance amendments
• Public hearing on 2023 fee schedule
• Annexation of 32532 River Vista Lane
• Development agreement and final plat for Solid Rock Addition

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will meet to canvass the 2022 election results and consider a consent agenda that includes payments, a public hearing call, a property restriction at 405 Riverside Avenue South, a brand guide proposal, a preliminary development agreement for Midnight Oaks Estates, a resolution for special legislation, a donation acceptance, and an assessment agreement for Eagle Ridge 4. No other major policy items are listed.

• Canvass of 2022 election results
• Approval of payments totaling vouchers 86626-86735 and electronic payments 100186-100204
• Declaration of Restrictions – 405 Riverside Avenue South
• Preliminary Development Agreement – Midnight Oaks Estates
• Assessment Agreement – Eagle Ridge 4

The City Council approved the resolution canvassing the 2022 General Election results. The council also passed a consent agenda containing several administrative approvals, including a development agreement and a brand guide proposal.

• Approved Resolution Canvassing the 2022 General Election Results (5-0)
• Approved Voucher Payments 86626-86735 and Electronic Payments 100186-100204 (5-0)
• Approved Calling for Public Hearings (5-0)
• Approved Declaration of Restrictions – 405 Riverside Avenue South (5-0)
• Approved Brand Guide Proposal (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Development Agreement – Midnight Oaks Estates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution for Special Legislation (5-0)
• Approved Acceptance of Donation and Assessment Agreement – Eagle Ridge 4 (5-0)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

This is a special council meeting agenda that primarily consists of procedural items: call to order, agenda review, department head updates, a roundtable discussion, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed for this workshop session.

The Council received updates on the 2023 fee schedule, the 2023 Final Levy, and a draft Cannabinoid Ordinance. No formal votes were taken on these items. The Council requested that all parties who submitted letters of interest for the Pine Ridge Golf Course be invited to present proposals on January 9.

• Requested full proposals and presentations from Pine Ridge Golf Course interested parties for January 9

PC MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and possibly act on amendments to Title 8, 10, and 11 ordinances, and discuss a request for proposals for Pine Ridge Golf Course. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and project updates.

• Title 8, 10 & 11 Ordinance Amendments
• Request for Proposals – Pine Ridge Golf Course

The Planning Commission unanimously approved ordinance amendments regarding MS4 requirements, storm water management, and subdivision design. The commission also discussed a request for proposals for the Pine Ridge Golf Course, which will return for further review in December.

• Approved Title 8, 10 & 11 ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council is meeting on Monday, October 24th, 2022, immediately following the council meeting at City Hall. The agenda includes calling the meeting to order, reviewing and adopting the agenda, department head updates, a roundtable discussion, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals with financial or policy impacts are listed.

• Agenda review and adoption
• Department head updates
• Roundtable discussion

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on October 24, 2022, at City Hall. City Administrator Anna Gruber and Development Director Scott Saehr presented updates on development and the tobacco licensure process. Gruber also provided clarity on the performance review process and discussed future feasibility studies. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold two public hearings on final assessments for Scout/Dehler and County Road 1. The consent agenda includes approval of voucher payments, bank signers, a resolution of support, an easement, and tower antenna amendments. New business includes a moratorium on stockpiles.

• Final Assessment Hearing – Scout/Dehler
• Final Assessment Hearing – County Road 1
• Approval of Voucher Payments 86532-86625 and Electronic Payments 100176-100185
• Approval of Resolution of Support
• Moratorium of Stockpiles

The council approved final assessment worksheets and resolutions for the Scout & Dehler New Construction Road Project and the County Road 1 Reconstruction Project, with modifications to remove certain properties from the assessment roll for the latter. A temporary one-year moratorium on stockpiles was also approved to allow time for research and drafting of a new ordinance. Consent agenda item E (tower antenna amendments) was tabled for renegotiation.

• Approved final assessment for Scout & Dehler road project (5-0)
• Approved final assessment for County Road 1 project, removing 1 and 3 Riverside Ave N, second lot of 704 Riverside Ave N, and second water connection to Riverside Evangelical Church from assessment roll (5-0)
• Approved one-year moratorium on stockpiles (5-0)
• Tabled consent agenda item E (tower antenna amendments) for renegotiation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-D (5-0)
• Approved October 10 regular and special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER

The City Council will meet for a workshop to receive updates from department heads. The meeting also includes a roundtable discussion.

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on October 10, 2022, where they reviewed updated logo and brand options from Gaslight Creative as part of a rebrand process, with further revisions to be sent via email. Inland Development Partners provided background on complex contaminated sites similar to the AIM sites. The council also gathered feedback on the upcoming Parks Survey and received an update on the Central MN Granite Table performance measurement tool. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Reviewed updated logo and brand options from Gaslight Creative; further revisions to be sent via email
• Heard background from Inland Development Partners on contaminated site projects
• Gathered feedback on upcoming Parks Survey format and timing
• Received update on Central MN Granite Table performance measurement tool

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - PRIOR

The City Council will hold a special workshop meeting to review updates from the Public Works and Engineering department. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public Works/Engineering update

The council received a presentation on the draft Overlay & Sealcoat Plan and 2023 Capital Improvement Plans, but no formal votes were taken. Staff was directed to work with a developer on a cost-sharing solution for sanitary sewer connections at Eagle Ridge Phase III. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:57 pm.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

PC MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will meet to discuss several land development items. The body is reviewing plat approvals and an easement vacation for specific local projects.

• Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation – Regional Medical Arts Campus 3
• Final Plat – Regional Medical Arts Campus 3
• Preliminary and Final Plat – Solid Rock Addition

The Sartell Planning Commission approved a drainage and utility easement vacation for the Regional Medical Arts Campus 3, a final plat for the same campus, and a preliminary and final plat for the Sold Rock Addition, all unanimously. The Sold Rock plat approval is contingent on staff, engineering, and council review and comments. No old business, project updates, or open discussion occurred.

• Approved drainage and utility easement vacation for Regional Medical Arts Campus 3 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Regional Medical Arts Campus 3, one lot from former Outlot A and B (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Sold Rock Addition, contingent on staff, engineering, and council review (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (unanimous)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - PRIOR

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting at City Hall. The agenda includes an agenda review and a presentation regarding CSAH 133.

• CSAH 133 presentation

The council provided unanimous feedback supporting a new road connection using Alternative C, as presented by SRF Consulting, and expressed concerns about the 'do-nothing' option that would rely on Pinecone Road. No formal action was taken; SRF will relay the feedback to the County Commissioners.

• Unanimous feedback supporting Alternative C for CSAH 133 connection
• Concern expressed over 'do-nothing' option using Pinecone Road

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including easements, fiber agreements, and street improvements. The meeting also includes public hearings for various plats and a new development agreement for Share House Sartell Estates, LLC.

• Annexation of 2051 1st Street North
• 2022 Street and Drainage Improvements
• West Bridgeport Plat Two preliminary plat and development agreement
• Arbor Trails 4th Addition preliminary plat
• Development Agreement for Share House Sartell Estates, LLC

The council approved the preliminary and final plat for West Bridgeport Plat Two, along with variances, pending staff comments. They also approved the Arbor Trails 4th Addition preliminary plat, a drainage and utility easement vacation, and a development agreement for a Scooter's Coffee drive-thru. A motion to approve the development agreement with parkland fees failed; a revised motion waiving parkland fees passed 4-1.

• Approved West Bridgeport Plat Two variances (5-0)
• Approved West Bridgeport Plat Two preliminary and final plat (5-0)
• Approved Arbor Trails 4th Addition preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved drainage and utility easement vacation at 1809 33rd St N (5-0)
• Approved Pinecone & 7th intersection study and plans for a future stoplight (5-0)
• Approved 15th St N feasibility study (5-0)
• Approved development agreement for Share House Sartell Estates LLC with platting requirement and waiver of parkland fees (4-1)
• Motion to approve development agreement with parkland fees failed (no second)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER

The meeting consists of department head updates and a roundtable discussion. The agenda contains no specific project details or legislative actions.

The council reviewed six new logo options presented by Gaslight Creative as part of a rebranding process. No final decision was made; further revisions will be brought back for approval this fall. Updates were also provided on AIM properties, the golf course site, and the Central MN Healthcare Hub, but no substantive decisions were taken on these items.

• Reviewed 6 new logo options for rebranding; no approval given
• Discussed inviting a developer for AIM properties; no decision
• Gathered feedback on golf course site; no action taken
• Received update on Central MN Healthcare Hub; no decision

PC MEETING

The Planning Commission will review platting requests for Arbor Trails 4th Addition and West Bridgeport Plat Two. The meeting also includes a variance request for West Bridgeport Plat Two and a vacation for 1809 33rd Street North.

• Preliminary and Final Plat – Arbor Trails 4th Addition
• Preliminary and Final Plat – West Bridgeport Plat Two
• Variance – West Bridgeport Plat Two
• Vacation – 1809 33rd Street North

The Sartell Planning Commission approved three items: the preliminary and final plat for Arbor Trails 4th Addition, four variances for West Bridgeport Plat Two, and the preliminary and final plat for West Bridgeport Plat Two (contingent on staff/engineer comments). They also approved a utility easement vacation at 1809 33rd Street North. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of August 1, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Arbor Trails 4th Addition (unanimous).
• Approved four variances for West Bridgeport Plat Two: 25-foot front setback, zero-foot rear setback against wetland buffer, 14-foot wetland buffer setback on Lots 5/6/7 Block 2, and 6-foot side setback (unanimous).
• Approved preliminary and final plat for West Bridgeport Plat Two, contingent on staff and engineer comments (unanimous).
• Approved vacation of an easement at 1809 North 33rd Street (unanimous).
• Adjourned at 7:10 PM (unanimous).

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review the 2023 Budget and Preliminary Levy during this meeting. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a Cable Franchise Application and a final report on a Hotel Study.

• 2023 Budget & Preliminary Levy discussion
• Cable Franchise Application public hearing
• Hotel Study Final Report review
• Approval of Voucher Payments 86047-86145 and Electronic Payments 100121-100124
• Approval of Annexation for Parcel 4

The Sartell City Council approved the 2023 Budget and Preliminary Levy with a 0% tax rate increase, which can be decreased but not increased before the final levy hearing in December. The council also approved a cable franchise application for Tekstar (Arvig) and accepted the final Hotel Study report confirming the need for a 70-90 room high-end suite hotel. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2023 Budget and Preliminary Levy with 0% tax rate increase (5-0)
• Approved Cable Franchise Application & Resolution for Tekstar (Arvig) (5-0)
• Approved Final Report of the Hotel Study (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G including voucher payments, personnel items, annexation for Parcel 4, donation acceptance, squad car purchases, fire department policy, and final levy public hearing (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 15 regular and special meetings (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER

The City Council will meet for a workshop to receive updates from department heads. The meeting also includes a roundtable discussion.

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Staff provided updates on burying electrical lines for 19th Avenue South, the hotel study results and interested developers, and progress on two AIM properties expected to close in October. The council took no action.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken at this special meeting

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - PRIOR

This is a special council workshop meeting with a brief agenda. The main item is a discussion of development updates, with no specific projects or actions listed. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including calling the meeting to order, reviewing the agenda, and adjourning.

• Development updates discussion

The council received an appraisal and development proposal for the city-owned golf course, but no decision was made. An agreement will be brought to a future council meeting after workshop review.

• No decisions made; item referred to future workshop and council meeting

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to receive updates from department heads and engage in a roundtable discussion. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Department head updates
• Roundtable discussion

At a special meeting, the Sartell City Council discussed department updates and provided guidance on several development items. They supported the proposed 2023 budget with a 0% tax levy increase and recommended bringing it to a regular meeting for preliminary approval. The council also recommended a developer proceed with a concept plan for a proposed R3 development near Troop Drive and supported a confidential letter of intent for a future development opportunity.

• Supported 2023 budget with 0% tax levy increase, recommended for preliminary approval
• Recommended developer move forward with concept plan for R3 development near Troop Drive
• Supported confidential LOI for future development opportunity

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review several public hearings regarding variances and a rezoning request for the Mill Town Cove Development. The meeting also includes approval of street and drainage improvement bids and various city payments.

• Variance: Sartell River Crossings – Pylon Sign
• Variance: 1106 Riverside Avenue N
• Rezoning: Mill Town Cove Development
• 2022 Street & Drainage Improvement Bids/Quotes
• Voucher and Electronic Payments

The council approved a rezone for the Mill Town Cove Development from R1 to R2 for a portion of the lots, with one abstention. Two variances were also approved: one for an additional 40 square feet for a pylon sign at River Crossings, and another for a garage at 1106 Riverside Avenue N. The consent agenda, including voucher payments, gambling permits, street and drainage improvement bids, donation acceptance, and a retirement notice, was approved unanimously.

• Approved rezone for Mill Town Cove Development from R1 to R2 (4-0-1, Smith abstained)
• Approved variance for additional 40 sq ft pylon sign at River Crossings (5-0)
• Approved variance for garage at 1106 Riverside Avenue N (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-e (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to AIM Purchase Agreement (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

PC MEETING

The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a solar ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2023, at Sartell City Hall.

• Solar ordinance discussions

The Sartell Planning Commission approved a sign variance for River Crossings, a variance for an accessory structure at 1106 Riverside Ave N, a rezoning of Mill Town Cove to R-2, and a stockpile moratorium ordinance change. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved sign variance for River Crossings (unanimous)
• Approved accessory structure variance at 1106 Riverside Ave N (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Mill Town Cove to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved stockpile moratorium ordinance change (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution approving a moratorium and the Mill Town Cove annexation. The body will also review a feasibility study for the Central MN Healthcare Hub.

• Resolution approving a moratorium
• Annexation for Mill Town Cove
• Central MN Healthcare Hub Feasibility Study
• Voucher payments 85880-86001 and electronic payments 100083-100109

The Sartell City Council approved a resolution establishing an interim ordinance that places a moratorium on the sale of certain edible cannabinoid products, with the duration set to end no later than December 31, 2022. The council also approved the Central MN Healthcare Hub Feasibility Study, which outlines six roadway improvements for future development. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 11 regular and special meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, personnel items, and Mill Town Cove annexation (5-0)
• Approved Central MN Healthcare Hub Feasibility Study (5-0)
• Approved moratorium on sale of certain edible cannabinoid products until Dec. 31, 2022 (5-0)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to receive updates from department heads. The session includes a roundtable discussion.

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on July 11, 2022, receiving updates from department heads. No formal decisions or votes were made; all items were informational or planned for future regular meetings.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this special meeting

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding variances and a vacation of River Oaks Lane. The body is also reviewing street and drainage improvement agreements and a plat for Ferche South Pinecone Plat 12.

• Public hearings for variances at 695 Heritage Drive and 1809 33rd St N
• Public hearing for the vacation of River Oaks Lane
• Public hearing for Preliminary Plat & Variances at Mill Town Cove
• 2022 Street & Drainage Improvement Agreements
• Preliminary & Final Plat for Ferche South Pinecone Plat 12

The Sartell City Council approved a preliminary plat and variances for the 21-acre, 67-lot Mill Town Cove development, which will require annexation from LeSauk Township. The council also approved variances for swimming pools at 695 Heritage Drive and 1809 33rd St N, and vacated River Oaks Lane. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved preliminary plat and variances for Mill Town Cove (5-0)
• Approved variance for swimming pool at 695 Heritage Drive (5-0)
• Approved variance to reduce rear yard setback at 1809 33rd St N (5-0)
• Approved vacation of River Oaks Lane (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Street & Drainage Improvement Agreement (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Ferche South Pinecone Plat 12 (5-0)
• Approved Compost Site Gate Agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-c, e-j and item d (bond sale) (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review the June 13th meeting minutes and several consent agenda items. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the Country Manor Bond Resolution.

• Public hearing: Country Manor Bond Resolution
• Consent Agenda: Voucher Payments 85640 - 85772 and Electronic Payments 100038 - 100072
• Consent Agenda: PCP Parking Lot Bids
• Old Business: EV Charging Stations
• Old Business: River Oaks Lane Award

The Sartell City Council approved several items, including a bond resolution for Country Manor, an agreement for 16 EV charging stations at 8 locations at no cost to the city, and the River Oaks Lane bid award. The consent agenda was approved with a separate vote for personnel items. The council also entered a closed meeting for attorney-client discussion on a purchase agreement.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 13 regular and special meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A, C-G (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda item B (personnel items) (5-0)
• Approved Country Manor Bond Resolution (5-0)
• Approved EV Charging Station Agreement with CSG (5-0)
• Approved River Oaks Lane Bid Award and SEH Agreement (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting for attorney-client discussion on purchase agreement

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a variance for a home occupation and the vacation of 1st Street and an alleyway. The body will also review a hotel market study and a bond sale agreement.

• Public hearing on Vacation of 1st Street
• Public hearing on Vacation of Alleyway
• Public hearing on Variance for Home Occupation Application
• Approval of Bond Sale and Advisory Agreement
• Approval of Hotel Market Study

The Sartell City Council approved the vacation of South Street and an adjacent alleyway, as well as a variance for a home occupation permit. It also approved the consent agenda (including bond sale and advisory agreement) and appointed Council Member Kolb to the Metro Bus Board of Commissioners. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the South Street vacation.

• Approved vacation of South St (4-0, Smith abstained)
• Approved vacation of alleyway north of South Street (5-0)
• Approved variance for home occupation permit (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-C, E-G (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda item D (job descriptions & postings) (5-0)
• Appointed Kolb to Metro Bus Board of Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved North Central Watab Drainage Study proposal (5-0)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will conduct a special workshop meeting. The agenda includes department head updates and a roundtable discussion.

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on June 13, 2022, receiving updates from department heads on the compost site gate, Community Resource Night, a parking agreement, and proposed franchise agreements. No formal decisions were made; all items are scheduled for future council meetings for approval.

• No formal decisions made at this special meeting
• Heard updates on compost site gate, Community Resource Night, Wild's Park HOA parking agreement, and franchise agreements
• Discussed CSAH 133 open house and proposed routes

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to receive department head updates and hold a roundtable discussion. The agenda consists of procedural items.

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on May 9, 2022, with all members present. The council directed staff not to create a permit for wildlife rehabilitation within R1 residential zones, and any future ordinance or permit would require council approval. Other updates were presented on platting, a potential stockpile ordinance, the Economic Development Plan, Community Center operations, and the Capital Improvements Plan, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Directed staff not to create a wildlife rehab permit in R1 residential zones
• Noted future ordinance or permit for wildlife rehab would require Council approval

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review several public hearings and old business items including construction awards. New business includes a variance request, the Dingmann Estates final plat, and various city agreements.

• Public hearing for MS4 Permit
• Public hearing for Ordinance Amendment Title 6 Chapter 6
• Public hearing for Fee Schedule Amendments
• 19th Avenue South Construction Award
• Trail Improvement Project Construction Award

The Sartell City Council approved several construction and improvement projects, including the 19th Avenue South construction contingent on MnDOT approval and the Trail Improvements Project. The council also approved a variance and subdivision request, the Dingmann Estates final plat, and a lift station odor agreement. The motorized golf cart ordinance amendment was tabled pending city attorney approval.

• Approved 19th Avenue South Construction Project contingent on MnDOT approval (5-0)
• Approved Trail Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved Variance and Subdivision request by Rory Mrozek (5-0)
• Approved Resolution for Final Plat of Dingmann Estates (5-0)
• Approved Lift Station #1 Odor Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Fee Schedule Amendments (5-0)
• Tabled Amendment to Title 6 (motorized golf cart ordinance) until city attorney approval (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, insurance renewal, and agreements (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Dingmann Estates Preliminary Plat. The meeting includes approvals for fiber agreements, a staging policy, and the calling of public hearings for bonding and a MIF extension. Council will also receive 2021 annual reports from city departments.

• Public hearing for Dingmann Estates Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Fiber Agreements
• Approval to call public hearing for Bonding
• Approval to call public hearing for MIF Extension
• 2021 Annual Reports from Police, Fire, Public Works & Engineering, and Community Development

The Sartell City Council approved the preliminary plat for Dingmann Estates after a public hearing with no testimony. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included items such as fiber agreements, a staging policy, and calling public hearings for bonding and MIF extension. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved April 11, 2022 regular and special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, fiber agreements, design authorization, staging policy, public hearing calls, and gambling permit (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Dingmann Estates (4-0)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a special workshop meeting. The agenda includes department head updates and a roundtable discussion.

The special meeting was informational only; no formal decisions or votes were recorded. Updates were given on a proposed golf cart ordinance, future stockpile ordinance, EV charging stations, and a TIF funding request. Council feedback on TIF favored using it for job creation, and a request for an update on fiber construction along 4th Avenue South was made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this special meeting
• Discussed proposed golf cart ordinance (no action)
• Discussed EV charging stations on city properties; formal agreement to come later
• Provided feedback on TIF funding, preferring use for job creation
• Requested update on fiber construction along 4th Avenue South

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review the agenda and approve previous meeting minutes. New business items include a lift station award, sign relocation, and a soccer association lease agreement.

• Award of Lift Station #2
• Relocation of PCP Marquee Sign
• Public Works Storage Building
• Sartell Soccer Association Facility Lease Agreement
• Scout & Dehler Easement Agreements

PC MEETING

The Planning Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss new business regarding Dingman Estates. The agenda also includes a discussion of the Rick Schultz property.

• Dingman Estates – Preliminary and Final Plat
• Rick Schultz Property – Previous Zoning and Recorded Documents

The Sartell Planning Commission approved the preliminary and final plat for Dingmann Estates, a four-acre single plat site, contingent on wetland delineation and approval. The commission also directed staff to work with Rick Schultz on a concept plan for the Ferche Southwest 35 Plat 3 property, which has unresolved PUD agreement issues. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved Dingmann Estates preliminary and final plat, contingent on wetland delineation (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with Rick Schultz on a concept plan for Ferche Southwest 35 Plat 3

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review several items including a Sauk River Regional Park land swap and a resolution ordering a temporary park closure. The agenda also includes various departmental monthly reports and consent agenda approvals.

• Sauk River Regional Park Land Swap purchase agreement amendment
• Resolution Ordering Temporary Park Closure
• Ferche Final Plat 4
• Parking Lot Design Agreement
• Approval of Scout & Dehler Project Easements

The Sartell City Council approved a quit claim deed and land swap with St. Cloud for Sauk River Regional Park, and approved a purchase agreement amendment with AIM Development extending the closing date to June 1, 2022. The council also approved the Ferche Final Plat 4, a resolution supporting trail grant applications, and a parking lot design agreement for Pinecone Central Park. A resolution for temporary closure of Watab Park was tabled until the April meeting.

• Approved Quit Claim Deed and Land Swap for Sauk River Regional Park (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement Amendment with AIM Development extending closing to June 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Ferche Final Plat 4 and Development Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Supporting Local Trail Connections and Grant Applications (5-0)
• Approved Parking Lot Design Agreement for Pinecone Central Park (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution for Temporary Park Closure of Watab Park (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including liquor licenses, with item C (St. Cloud Orthopedic Field liquor license) approved with further consideration of proceed formula (5-0)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to receive department head updates and hold a roundtable discussion. This meeting follows the regular council meeting.

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on March 14, 2022, with all members present. They supported a staff recommendation to not assess residential properties along River Oaks Lane for road reconstruction, attributing the work to commercial development. The council also directed staff to gather input on logo design rebrand proposals, expressed a desire for a dedicated right of way for a future road behind the Public Safety Facility, and provided feedback on a proposed Stockpile Ordinance. No formal votes were taken; actions were advisory or directional.

• Supported not assessing River Oaks Lane residential properties for road reconstruction
• Directed staff to gather council input on rebrand logo concepts and designs
• Expressed desire for dedicated right of way for future road behind Public Safety Facility
• Provided feedback on proposed Stockpile Ordinance

PC MEETING

The Planning Commission will discuss the Ferche Southwest 35 Plat 4 and a concept plan for the Ferche property at Heritage and 4th Avenue South. The body will also review a stockpile ordinance and discuss a land swap for Sauk River Park.

• Ferche Southwest 35 Plat 4
• Ferche Property – Heritage and 4th Avenue South Concept Plan
• Stockpile Ordinance Review
• Sauk River Park land swap
• Rick Schultz Property zoning and documents

The Sartell Planning Commission approved the final plat for Ferche Southwest 35 Plat 4, Block 1, Lot 1 and an outlot, with a unanimous vote. They also discussed concept plans for a future R-2 property at Heritage and 4th Avenue South, noting potential wetland and right-of-way challenges, and reviewed a draft stockpile ordinance, seeking feedback on setbacks and permits. No formal action was taken on the concept plan or stockpile ordinance.

• Approved final plat for Ferche Southwest 35 Plat 4 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 pm (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council is meeting to approve routine items and consider a community grant request from Sartell High School for prom. The agenda includes consent items such as voucher payments, baseball agreements, easement agreements, a lobbyist professional services agreement, and public works equipment purchases. A public hearing will be called for ordinance amendments, and the council will review monthly reports from administration and finance.

• Approval of Voucher Payments 84926-85064 and Electronic Payments 5261e-5279e
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement – Lobbyist
• Approval of Public Works Equipment Purchases
• Approval to Call Public Hearing for Ordinance Amendments
• Community Grant Request – Sartell High School Prom

The Sartell City Council approved a community grant for the Sartell High School prom, offering a discount of 25% to 50% on facility rental, with staff determining final costs and students providing cleanup. The motion was revised from an initial 25-35% range to 25-50% during discussion. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and meeting minutes, were approved unanimously.

• Approved donation of 25-50% discount for Sartell High School prom (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, baseball agreements, easement agreements, lobbyist agreement, public hearing call, equipment purchases, and Title VI policy (5-0)
• Approved February 14, 2022 regular and special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will consider a final plat and development agreement for StorageLink. The body is also reviewing feasibility studies for 15th Street N and CMHH Phase II, as well as plans for Lift Station #2.

• Final Plat & Development Agreement for StorageLink
• Feasibility Studies for 15th Street N and CMHH Phase II
• Lift Station #2 final plans and authorization to bid
• Joint Powers Agreement for 75th Avenue/30th Avenue/Townline Road
• CSAH 1 County Agreement

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The meeting consists of department head updates and a roundtable discussion. No specific projects or legislative actions are listed on the agenda.

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on February 14, 2022, receiving updates and providing feedback on several future items, but made no final decisions. Staff presented a draft Strategic Procurement System for purchasing and received council preferences to guide a future policy. The council also reviewed city-owned vacant properties that could be sold and gave feedback for further research. Final ordinance revisions were presented for potential approval at a regular meeting in March or April.

• No formal decisions were made at this special meeting.
• Reviewed Strategic Procurement System for purchasing and provided feedback for a future policy.
• Reviewed potential vacant city-owned properties for sale and provided feedback for further research.
• Received final drafts of ordinance revisions to be brought for approval at a regular meeting in March or April.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council met on January 31, 2022, to approve the agenda and conduct a council training workshop. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings were listed on the agenda. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• Council Training Workshop

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting for training. Consultant Pam Whitmore presented an organizational assessment and facilitated discussions on improvements. No formal decisions were made; the council and staff will begin implementing suggestions in the coming year.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

This is a special meeting of the Sartell City Council, held immediately after the regular meeting. The agenda includes only an agenda approval, a finance update, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Finance update

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting to receive a finance update on the ARPA spending plan, which included adjustments for increased revenue and spending on compost permitting software, public works radios, and fire department turnout gear. Council directed staff to provide lobbying proposals at the next workshop and to prioritize lobbying in the 2022 budget. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and directive.

• Directed staff to provide lobbying proposals at next workshop
• Directed staff to prioritize lobbying efforts in 2022 budget

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will meet to approve voucher and electronic payments. The body is also considering several agreements including a COVID plan and contracts with the Tri County Humane Society and SRTS.

• Voucher payments 84642 – 84742 and electronic payments 5222e – 5239e
• Tri County Humane Society Agreement
• SRTS Sponsor Agreement
• COVID Plan V8
• Construction Testing, Easement, and Facility Agreements

The Sartell City Council held a regular meeting on January 24, 2022, and approved the agenda, minutes from January 10, and a consent agenda containing 10 items, including voucher payments, a job description, agreements, and a COVID plan update. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 10 regular and special meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including voucher payments, job description, Tri County Humane Society agreement, SRTS sponsor agreement, COVID Plan V8, donation acceptance, authorizing resolution, construction testing agreement, easement agreement, and facility agreement (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Mister Car Wash. The body is also reviewing several funding agreements and maintenance approvals for city infrastructure.

• Public hearing for Mister Car Wash Conditional Use Permit
• Funding agreement for Scout & Dehler Drive
• Resolution for County Road 1 funding
• Approval of water tower coating and lift station maintenance
• Approval of voucher payments 84368 – 84641 and electronic payments 5199e – 5221e

The Sartell City Council approved a conditional use permit for Mister Car Wash despite resident concerns about noise. The permit was approved with a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Kolb dissenting. The council also approved the consent agenda, including various routine items such as vouchers, appointments, and permits.

• Approved Mister Car Wash conditional use permit (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, appointments, assessment policy, donation, gambling permits, liquor license, water tower coating, lift station maintenance, funding agreements, election judges
• Approved December 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adopted agenda as presented

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council is meeting to receive updates from the administrator and the finance department. No specific votes or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Administrator update
• Finance update

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting with no formal votes, instead providing staff direction on several items. They directed staff to limit water meter true-up charges to four years, continue education on the food and beverage tax special election, pause and review the brand refresh, prioritize road studies for 15th Street North and the Central MN Healthcare Hub, continue landfill research, and plan a future workshop on animal ordinances.

• Directed staff to limit water meter true-up charges to 4 years
• Directed staff to continue food and beverage tax education
• Recommended pause and review of brand refresh options
• Provided road priority direction for 15th Street North and Central MN Healthcare Hub
• Directed staff to continue landfill research and bring back findings
• Reviewed animal ordinances; revisions to come to future workshop

PC MEETING

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request from ISG for a Conditional Use Permit to build a Mister Carwash. The proposed site is located at Lot 1, Block 1 of the River Crossings development in the B-2 General Business District.

• Conditional Use Permit request for Mister Carwash at Lot 1, Block 1, River Crossings
• Proposed building size of 6,472 square feet
• Public hearing scheduled for January 10, 2022, before the City Council
• Application fee of $425

The Sartell Planning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for Mister Carwash at River Crossings, with conditions including year-round evergreen landscaping and compliance with MPCA noise rules. The permit expires if the business ceases operation for over a year. Staff will finalize planting details and add a color rendering to the permit exhibits.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Mister Carwash at River Crossings (unanimous)
• Permit contingent on all local, state, and federal requirements
• Permit expires if business ceases operation for more than one year