Sartell public meetings in 2023

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a special workshop following its regular meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding development, code updates, the NCS community survey, and police updates.

• Development & Code Updates discussion
• NCS Community Survey review
• Police updates

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024 Final Levy. The meeting also includes several items for approval via the consent agenda and discussions on ditch plans and pond dredging.

• Public hearing for 2024 Final Levy
• Approval of Ditch 13 Final Plans & Specs
• Authorization to solicit quotes for Pond Dredging Plans
• Approval of LELS Labor Agreement
• Approval of various grant agreements including Flood Hazard Mitigation and BOT Grant

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2024 fee schedule and the Champion Plat RFQ process. The council will also address the North Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project award.

• Public hearing for 2024 Fee Schedule
• Public hearing for Champion Plat RFQ process, preliminary and final plat
• North Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project Award
• Approval of 2024 Refuse Haulers Licenses
• Approval of 2024 Liquor Licenses

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a special workshop to discuss the Mill Site Redevelopment Study. The meeting is scheduled for November 27, 2023, following the regular council meeting.

• Mill Site Redevelopment Study discussion

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

This is a special workshop meeting of the Sartell City Council, held immediately after the regular meeting. The agenda includes development updates, 2024 funding summaries, and policy governance discussions. No formal decisions are listed; it is a discussion-oriented session.

• Development updates
• 2024 funding summaries
• Policy governance discussion

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda. Members discussed the Champion Plat and 2024 grant applications, though no formal votes were taken on these items. The Council requested an RFQ for a broker to list properties on 4th Avenue South following plat approval.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, department reports, and a zoning appeal. Public hearings will be held on vacating Wyoming Court and a conditional use permit for Enterprise Energy. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new police officer.

• Swearing in of Officer Logan Eck
• Approval of 2024 Liquor Licenses
• Approval of MN Housing MCPP Agreement
• Public hearing: Vacation of Wyoming Court
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Enterprise Energy

The Council approved a conditional use permit for a solar garden by Enterprise Energy, requiring a financial bond of 125% of project costs. Other actions included approving a zoning appeal for a wood structure and vacating easements at Wyoming Court.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Enterprise Energy with 125% project cost financial assurance (4-0-1)
• Approved Zoning Appeal for 925 10th Avenue North provided it does not become a nuisance (5-0)
• Approved vacation of drainage and utility easements at Wyoming Court (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2024 liquor licenses and MN Housing MCPP Agreement (5-0)
• Approved October 23rd meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

PC MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and vote on vacation of a street, conditional use permits, and zoning appeals.

• Vacation – 2300 Wyoming Court
• Conditional Use Permit – Enterprise Energy
• Zoning Appeal

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a solar ordinance and the Sartell Baseball Association Revenue Bond. The meeting also includes a presentation of solar survey results and several items for approval via the consent agenda.

• Public hearing: Solar Ordinance
• Public hearing: Sartell Baseball Association Revenue Bond
• Presentation: Solar Survey Results
• Approval of Governance Policy Proposal
• Approval of City Council Meeting Policy

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning and plat request for O2B Childcare and the certification of delinquent accounts. The meeting also includes approval of police vehicle purchases and monthly department reports.

• Public hearing for O2B Childcare rezoning and preliminary & final plat
• Public hearing for certification of delinquent accounts
• Approval of police vehicle purchase
• Approval of voucher payments
• Monthly reports from Public Works, Fire, and Police departments

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The city council is reviewing proposed updates to the 2024 fee schedule and utility rates. Other items include development updates, historical society matters, and policy adjustments.

• Review of 2024 fee schedule
• Adjustment of 2024 utility rates

PC MEETING

The Planning Commission will review a request for rezoning and preliminary and final platting for O2B Childcare. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Park Platting.

• Rezone, Preliminary & Final Plat – O2B Childcare
• Park Platting Discussion

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review consent agenda items, including voucher payments and policy approvals, and conduct public hearings on Title 10 Zoning Ordinance and Title 3 Business & License Regulations.

• Public Hearings on Title 10 Zoning Ordinance
• Public Hearings on Title 3 Business & License Regulations
• Approval of Voucher Payments (88770-88877 & 100706-100720)
• Approval of Flood Mitigation Grant Agreement
• Approval of Special Permit

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review the 2025 Police Department Staffing Plan during this meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the Mill Site Utilities Plan and authorization to bid.

• 2025 Police Department Staffing Plan discussion
• Mill Site Utilities Plan approval and authorization to bid
• Approval of voucher payments
• Temporary gambling permit and liquor license approvals

The City Council approved a 2024 preliminary levy of $10,103,000 with a 0% tax rate. The council also approved several land plats, water treatment plant improvements, and amendments to the Pine Ridge Golf Course purchase agreement.

• Approved 2024 Preliminary Levy and Budget of $10,103,000 (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Mehr Tierra Mila (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Eagle Addition (5-0)
• Approved North Water Treatment Plant Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement Amendments 1-3, 5-8, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, and Development Agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement Amendment #4 to change escrow amount to 10% of purchase price (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-I including voucher payments and liquor license (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a special workshop to review ordinance updates and new city policies. The session also includes discussions regarding governance models and adjustments to the rental inspection fee schedule.

• Review of City Council Governance Policy & Carver Governance Model
• Rental Inspection Fee Schedule Adjustment
• Ordinance Updates

The council referred the Stockpile, Cannabis/Cannabinoid, and rental inspection fee ordinances to public hearings. Proposed updates to the Community Engagement, Special Events, and Governance policies were discussed but not approved.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Referred Stockpile Ordinance to public hearing
• Referred Cannabis/Cannabinoid Ordinances to public hearing
• Referred rental inspection fee increase to public hearing

PC MEETING

The Planning Commission will review preliminary and final plats for the Mehr Tierra Mila and Eagle Addition projects. The meeting also includes agenda adoption, minutes approval, and general project updates.

• Preliminary and Final Plat – Mehr Tierra Mila
• Preliminary and Final Plat – Eagle Addition

The Planning Commission approved two preliminary and final plats for property splits. Both approvals are contingent on staff review and the payment of park dedication fees.

• Approved Mehr Tierra Mila plat to split 5 acres into two lots (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Addition plat for two lots (unanimous)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a special workshop following the regular meeting. The session includes department head updates and discussions regarding the 2024 preliminary levy and budget.

• 2024 Preliminary Levy & Budget discussion

The City Council reviewed the 2024 Preliminary Levy & Budget, which proposes a 9.6% levy increase to build capital reserves for projects. This proposal results in a 0% proposed tax rate increase for 2024. The Council supported the preliminary levy and budget as presented.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Supported 2024 preliminary levy and budget as presented

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review and decide on various administrative items, including approving vouchers, annexations, grants, and professional services agreements. A public hearing is scheduled for the Cannabis Interim Ordinance.

• Public Hearing: Cannabis Interim Ordinance and Title 7 Ordinance Amendments
• Approval of Voucher Payments (88460-88585 & 100619-100648)
• Approval of Annexation
• Approval of Revenue Bonds
• West Side Reconstruction

The City Council adopted an interim ordinance pausing retail cannabis sales and banned cannabis smoking and growing on public properties. Council also approved a community grant for a new daycare facility and authorized a feasibility study for the West Side Reconstruction project.

• Approved Cannabis Interim Ordinance and Title 7 Amendment banning cannabis smoking and growing on public property (5-0)
• Approved Community Grant Request for 814 Services LLC daycare facility up to $22,000 (5-0)
• Approved Feasibility Study & Design for West Side Reconstruction project (5-0)
• Approved Revenue Bonds (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ditch 13 Study & Design (5-0)
• Approved Pond Maintenance Agreements (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-H (excluding G, I, J) including police vehicle purchases and annexation (5-0)
• Approved July 24th meeting minutes (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a solar ordinance and assessment cancellations on AIM parcels. The meeting also includes updates on the 19th Ave S project and discussions regarding a human trafficking task force grant.

• Public hearing: Solar Ordinance
• Public hearing: Assessment Cancellations on AIM Parcels
• New business: Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force Grant
• Project update: 19th Ave S Project
• Approval of Firehouse Subs K9 Grant

The City Council extended the solar moratorium for three months to conduct a public survey regarding a proposed solar ordinance. The Council also approved the cancellation of AIM assessments for Mill Site and 4th Avenue properties and accepted a grant for a human trafficking task force position.

• Extended Solar Moratorium for 3 months to allow for a public survey (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of AIM assessments from the City tax roll for Mill Site and 4th Avenue properties (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of 1 FTE role on the Central MN Human Trafficking Task Force and backfilling the position (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-E, including vouchers, annexation, fund transfers, a gambling permit, and a Firehouse Subs K9 Grant (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 10th (5-0)

PC MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and discuss the Solar Ordinance at their meeting.

• Solar Ordinance

The Planning Commission approved a modified Solar Ordinance following a detailed discussion on development fees, screening, and decommissioning. The ordinance includes a 10-megawatt cap on solar gardens within city limits.

• Approved Solar Ordinance
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review new business regarding the Community Grant Program for Childcare Expansion. The meeting also includes awards for the Heritage Drive Trail and Northside Park projects.

• Community Grant Program – Childcare Expansion
• Heritage Drive Trail Project Award
• Northside Park Project Award
• Approval of Voucher Payments (88269-88362 & 100540-100580)
• Approval of Public Works Purchases

The City Council approved a new childcare category for the Community Grant Program to address workforce and development needs. The council also awarded contracts for the Heritage Drive Trail and Northside Park retaining wall projects.

• Approved Community Grant Program Policy with Childcare category, July 1, 2028 sunset date, and specific location and ratio requirements (5-0)
• Approved Heritage Drive Trail Project Award to JR Ferche (5-0)
• Approved Northside Park award to Schefers Excavating (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-E, including voucher payments, MOU, public works purchase, annexation, and liquor license (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda item F for fire purchase (5-0)
• Approved June 26th meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER

The Sartell City Council will hold a special workshop following its regular meeting. The session includes updates on the Mill Site Redevelopment Study and department head reports.

• Mill Site Redevelopment Study Update
• Department Head Updates

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda and received a progress update on the Mill Site Redevelopment Study. No formal votes were taken on redevelopment plans or city policies during the session.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - PRIOR

This is a special workshop meeting of the Sartell City Council. The council will receive an update on the Northcentral Watab Drainage Study. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Northcentral Watab Drainage Study update

The City Council directed staff to implement a phased drainage plan using $2.5M in State Bonding dollars. The first phase involves removing 48” pipes and installing an open ditch with replaced culverts at 13th Ave and 5th Ave. A second phase involving further modeling for long-term fixes will be reviewed at a later date.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Directed staff to utilize drainage option #5 for first phase of flooding mitigation
• Directed staff to conduct further modeling for second phase downstream to the Mississippi River

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will administer the oath of office to Police Chief Brandon Silgjord and hold public hearings regarding Prairie Meadow Estates 4. The meeting also includes discussions on financial management, capital improvement plans, and various project awards.

• Oath of Office for Chief of Police Brandon Silgjord
• Public hearing for Prairie Meadow Estates 4 Preliminary and Final Plat
• Final Assessment Hearing for 19th Ave. S. Improvements Project
• Approval of Lions Park quotes
• Discussion on 2023 Sealcoat Project Award and Heritage Drive Trail Award

The Council approved a new fire engine purchase and a comprehensive Financial Management and Capital Improvement Plan. They also authorized a sealcoat project contract and approved plats and assessments for local infrastructure projects.

• Approved fire engine purchase up to $900,000 with payment in 2026 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Sealcoat Project award to Astech Corp. for $455,402.59 (5-0)
• Approved Financial Management Plan and Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary & Final Plat for Prairie Meadow Estates 4 (5-0)
• Approved Final Assessments for 19th Ave S Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Landfill Agreement SW 381 and Lions Park quotes (5-0)
• Sworn in Brandon Silgjord as Chief of Police

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will meet to approve various consent agenda items, including maintenance agreements and the 2024 Bonding Bill Request. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding a Conditional Use Permit for Enterprise Energy and the Small Cities Development Program.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit – Enterprise Energy
• Public hearing: Small Cities Development Program
• Approval of Northside Park Plans & Authorization to Bid
• Approval of 2024 Bonding Bill Request
• Sewer Connection Study Agreement discussion

The Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road overlays and trail projects. It also granted a 60-day extension for a solar garden conditional use permit and authorized a sewer connection study with the City of Saint Cloud.

• Approved 60-day time extension for Enterprise Energy solar garden permit (4-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved Sewer Connection study agreement (5-0)
• Approved Trail Gaps Project award to C&L (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Overlays award to Knife River (5-0)
• Approved Pinecone Central Park Trail Schedule A award to C&L (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-P, including voucher payments and landfill agreements (5-0)
• Approved May 22nd meeting minutes (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a special workshop following its regular meeting. The agenda includes department head updates and council roundtables.

• Department Head Updates
• City Council Roundtables

The City Council reviewed the 2024-2028 Financial Management Plan and discussed flooding mitigation options for the Wilds. No formal votes were taken on these items, though the Council directed staff to provide further data on flooding and a purchase agreement for a fire engine.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Directed Fire Chief to bring a fire engine purchase agreement not to exceed $900,000 to the next meeting
• Directed City Engineer to provide mapping and analysis for the top 3 flooding mitigation options for the Wilds

PC MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and vote on a Conditional Use Permit for Enterprise Energy, discuss the preliminary and final plat for Prairie Meadow Estates 4, and recap recent city council actions.

• Conditional Use Permit – Enterprise Energy
• Preliminary and Final Plat – Prairie Meadow Estates 4

The Planning Commission approved the preliminary and final plat for storage facilities at Prairie Meadow Estates 4. The commission also granted a 60-day extension for a Conditional Use Permit regarding a proposed solar garden.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Prairie Meadow Estates 4 storage facilities
• Approved 60-day extension for Enterprise Energy solar garden Conditional Use Permit
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes

PC WORKSHOP

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding discussions of the solar ordinance. This meeting follows the regular Planning Commission meeting.

• Solar ordinance discussions

The Planning Commission discussed a draft solar ordinance to be finalized before a moratorium expires in August. The commission reached a consensus that Solar Gardens would be treated as an Interim Use in all zoning districts. The draft will be modified based on this guidance and sent for legal review.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Reached consensus that Solar Gardens would be an Interim Use in all zoning districts
• Determined Solar Energy Systems would be permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will consider several new business items including options for the Northside Park retaining wall and approvals for the 2023 Seal Coat Plan. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding Title 2 and 10 ordinance amendments.

• Public hearings for Title 2 & 10 Ordinance Amendments
• Review of Northside Park Retaining Wall options
• Approval of 2023 Seal Coat Plan and authorization of bids
• Discussion on Pine Ridge Golf Course Purchase Agreement and lease termination
• Approval of voucher payments (87934-88020 & 100461-100486)

The City Council approved the sale of Pine Ridge Golf Course to Three Tees LLC for $426,000. The council also passed several zoning ordinances regarding mixed-use healthcare hubs, telecommunication towers, and outdoor storage. Proposals for solar gardens and stockpiles were tabled for further review.

• Approved Purchase Agreement with Three Tees LLC for Pine Ridge Golf Course (5-0)
• Approved Title 2 Ordinance creating a 5-member Park Commission (5-0)
• Approved Title 10 Ordinance allowing mixed uses in B3 Healthcare Hub via Conditional Use (5-0)
• Approved Title 10 Commercial Telecommunication Tower Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Title 10 Outdoor Storage Ordinance with removal of 30-day maximum in Business Districts (5-0)
• Tabled Title 10 Solar Garden Ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled Title 10 Stockpile Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved 3:1 slope option for Northside Park retaining wall replacement (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review the FY 2022 Audit and consider new business regarding a Solar Garden Moratorium. The agenda also includes discussions on the Pine Ridge Golf Course purchase agreement and lease termination.

• Solar Garden Moratorium discussion
• Pine Ridge Golf Course Purchase Agreement & Termination of Lease
• Rezone for 306 4th Avenue South (Sartell Public Works)
• Annual MS4 Permit public hearing
• Approval of Riverside Fiber Agreement and various easement agreements

The council approved a 3-month moratorium on new solar gardens after a 6-month proposal failed 2-2. A purchase agreement for Pine Ridge Golf Course failed 2-3, and the council voted 4-1 to table the agreement pending further financial and maintenance information.

• Approved 3-month moratorium on solar gardens (4-1)
• 6-month solar garden moratorium failed (2-2)
• Pine Ridge Golf Course purchase agreement failed (2-3)
• Tabled Pine Ridge Golf Course purchase agreement pending additional information (4-1)
• Approved FY 2022 audit results (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H except D (unanimous)
• Approved lifeguard agreement (item D) (unanimous)
• Approved rezone at 306 4th Avenue South (unanimous)

PC MEETING

The Planning Commission will review the March 6, 2023, minutes and address new business. Discussion items include a rezoning request for 306 4th Avenue South and a solar garden moratorium.

• Rezoning of 306 4th Avenue South
• Solar Garden Moratorium
• Title 2 & 10 Ordinance Amendments
• Golf Course Update

The Planning Commission approved a six-month moratorium on solar gardens to study future guidelines. The board also approved several zoning amendments regarding mixed uses, telecommunication towers, stockpiles, and storage containers.

• Approved re-zoning of 306 4th Avenue South to I-1 Light Industrial/Office
• Approved six-month solar garden moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved Title 2 Ordinance Amendment regarding Park Commission (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for mixed uses (unanimous)
• Tabled solar garden ordinance to conduct a workshop (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for commercial telecommunication towers (unanimous)
• Approved storage container/trailer amendment limiting business district use to 30 days in a 6-month period (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for stockpiles (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review the agenda and approve minutes from previous regular and special meetings. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering voucher payments, annexations, and various agreements.

• Approval of Voucher Payments (87763-87810 & 100416-100425)
• Master Park Plan discussion
• Approval of Annexation and Detachment
• Approval of Landfill Permitting Agreement
• Approval of Park Lease Agreement

The City Council approved the Master Park & Trail Plan and authorized the start of a Phase II Environmental Study at the Mill Site. The council also approved several administrative items via a consent agenda.

• Approved Master Park & Trail Plan (4-0)
• Approved authorization to begin Phase II Environmental Study at the Mill Site (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-G, including voucher payments, annexation, detachment, and a park lease agreement (4-0)
• Approved April 10th regular and special meeting minutes (4-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The special city council workshop includes department head updates and roundtable discussions. No specific project or policy items are listed for decision in this agenda.

The City Council directed staff to draft ordinance changes for multi-family and mixed-use developments in B3 zoning tied to medical-professional workforce needs. Council also authorized a developer to apply for a height variance on Roberts Road based on water table conditions. Staff were directed to create a Parks Committee application process and proceed with landfill permitting.

• Directed staff to draft B3 zoning ordinance changes for multi-family and mixed-use medical-professional workforce needs
• Directed staff to allow height variance application up to 70 feet for Roberts Road apartment project if water tables prevent underground garages
• Directed City Administrator to develop an application process for a Parks Committee
• Directed City Administrator to actively permit the landfill being purchased from AIM with broad uses
• Directed City Administrator to bring landfill monitoring agreements from Braun Intertec and SEH Inc to a future meeting

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

This is a special city council workshop meeting with agenda items limited to agenda approval, department head updates, roundtable discussions, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed for action.

The council adopted the meeting agenda. No substantive ordinances, policies, or contracts were approved during this session, as items were presented for future action.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will hold a public hearing on a rezone and preliminary/final plat for River Crossings Second Addition. They will also consider several consent agenda items including a liquor license, interim police chief appointment, police grant funds, and a revenue bond public hearing. Old business includes the 2023-2024 strategic initiatives, a lift station surge tank award, and Heritage Drive trail plan approval.

• Public hearing: Rezone, Preliminary & Final Plat – River Crossings Second Addition
• Approval of Interim Police Chief Appointment
• Approval of Accepting Police Grant Funds
• Heritage Drive Trail Plan Approval and Authorize Bids
• Lift Station #1 Surge Tank Award

The City Council approved the rezoning and platting for the River Crossings development and adopted a two-year strategic initiative plan. Council also authorized bidding for the Heritage Drive Trail Plan and approved a bid award for the Lift Station #1 surge tank.

• Approved 2023-2024 Strategic Initiatives (5-0)
• Approved Lift Station #1 Bid Award (5-0)
• Approved Heritage Drive Trail Plan and Authorization to Bid with 7th Street flasher as an alternate (5-0)
• Approved Rezone for River Crossings from residential to B2 Business General (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for River Crossings (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-K, including liquor license and police grant funds (5-0)
• Directed staff to enter additional negotiations regarding golf course property sale (5-0)

PC MEETING

The Planning Commission will consider a rezone and preliminary and final plat for the River Crossings Second Addition. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and project updates.

• Rezone, Preliminary & Final Plat – River Crossings Second Addition

The Planning Commission approved the rezoning of two residential lots to commercial use and approved the preliminary and final plat for River Crossings Second Addition. Members also discussed potential updates to zoning ordinances regarding storage containers, cell towers, and solar energy.

• Approved rezoning of two residential lots from R-1 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for River Crossings Second Addition (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

This is a special city council workshop meeting with only agenda approval, roundtable discussions, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

The City Council discussed the Police Chief hiring process and the format for a final decision meeting on March 1st. Council requested the City Administrator work with police leadership to conduct a discovery of the process to ensure appropriate use of city time and resources.

• Requested City Administrator conduct discovery of Police Chief hiring process

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will vote on a consent agenda including an annexation, a public works purchase, and a tower lease amendment. A public hearing is scheduled, and department reports will be presented.

• Approval of Annexation
• Approval of Public Works Purchase
• Approval of Tower Lease Amendment
• Approval of Voucher Payments totaling items 87403-87515 and 100296-100332
• Approval of Personnel Item

The City Council accepted a FEMA grant for the purchase of a fire department tender. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including voucher payments, an annexation, and a tower lease amendment.

• Approved acceptance of $325,494.28 FEMA grant for fire department tender (5-0)
• Approved voucher payments 87403-87515 & 100296-100332 (5-0)
• Approved personnel item (5-0)
• Approved annexation (5-0)
• Approved public works purchase (5-0)
• Approved tower lease amendment (5-0)
• Approved February 13th regular and special meeting minutes (5-0)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

This is a workshop session following the regular council meeting. The agenda includes department head updates and roundtable discussions, with no specific action items or proposals listed.

• Department head updates
• Roundtable discussions

The Council reviewed the 2023-2024 Strategic Initiatives and received updates on storage container and cell tower ordinances. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this special meeting.

• Reviewed 2023-2024 Strategic Initiatives for future approval in March
• Discussed draft storage container and cell tower ordinances for future consideration

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will consider approving a trail gaps plan and authorizing bids, along with public hearings on a variance at 315 Sartell Street West, a vacation of Whippoorwill Way, and a conditional use permit and vacation for JK Development, LLC. Consent agenda items include voucher payments, personnel, and resolutions.

• Trail Gaps Plan Approval & Authorize Bids
• Variance – 315 Sartell Street West
• Vacation – Whippoorwill Way
• Conditional Use Permit & Vacation – JK Development, LLC.
• Approval of Voucher Payments 87283-87402 & 100277-100295

The Council approved the 2023 Trail Gaps project to connect trails along several city streets. They also granted a shoreline setback variance and approved a conditional use permit for self-storage facilities. Additionally, the Council approved the vacation of easements for residential and commercial developments.

• Approved 2023 Trail Gaps Plan and authorization to bid (5-0)
• Approved variance for 0 foot shoreline setback at 315 Sartell Street West (5-0)
• Approved easement vacation at Whippoorwill Way (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and easement vacation for JK Development LLC self-storage (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-G, including voucher payments and West Side WTP improvements (5-0)
• Approved January 23rd meeting minutes (5-0)

PC MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will consider a variance for 315 Sartell Street West, a vacation of Whippoorwill Way, and a conditional use permit and vacation from JK Development, LLC. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and project updates.

• Variance – 315 Sartell Street West
• Vacation – Whippoorwill Way
• Conditional Use Permit – JK Development, LLC
• Vacation – JK Development, LLC

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a shoreline setback variance and two property vacations. Additionally, a conditional use permit for JK Development, LLC was approved for use in a B-2 Residential district.

• Approved variance for zero-foot setback to 50-foot shoreline setback at 315 Sartell Street West (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of draining and utility easement for lots 5, 6, 7, and 8 at Whippoorwill Way (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for JK Development, LLC in B-2 Residential district (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of easement and old ROW area for JK Development, LLC (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will consider the police chief hiring process, approve a conditional use permit for Cellco Partnership, and rule on a variance for 1801 Amber Avenue South. Consent agenda items include liquor license approval, easement, and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes a check presentation from the Lions Club for an inclusive playground.

• Police Chief Hiring Process discussion
• Conditional Use Permit – Cellco Partnership
• Variance – 1801 Amber Avenue South
• Lions Club All Inclusive Playground Check Presentation
• Approval of Voucher Payments 87201-87282 & 100260-100276

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a Cellco Partnership cellular tower and variances for a privacy fence and accessory structure at 1801 Amber Avenue South. The council also authorized bidding for a lift station surge tank and approved the 15th Street North Environmental Study.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Cellco Partnership cellular tower (4-0)
• Approved variances for fence and accessory structure at 1801 Amber Avenue South (4-0)
• Approved Lift Station #1 Plan and Authorization to Bid (4-0)
• Approved 15th Street North Environmental Study (4-0)
• Approved Chief of Police job description and hiring process (4-0)
• Approved Environmental Agreement contingent upon City ownership of property (4-0)
• Approved Equipment Purchases (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A, B, C, E, and G (4-0)

PC MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will meet on January 10, 2023, to review and adopt the agenda, approve December meeting minutes, and consider two new business items: a conditional use permit for Verizon Wireless and a variance for 1801 Amber Avenue South. The meeting also includes project updates and open discussion before adjournment.

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower and a variance for a residential property. The commission also changed its meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a 150-foot Verizon Wireless tower on County Road 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory structure and fence height at 1801 Amber Ave S, contingent on commission comments (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting start time change to 6:00 p.m.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - PRIOR

The Sartell City Council is meeting for a workshop on January 9, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, reviewing and adopting the agenda, a roundtable discussion, and adjournment. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• No rezonings, contracts, or financial items are on the agenda
• The meeting is a workshop format with no formal action items
• The only substantive item is a roundtable discussion among council members

The Council viewed three 15-minute presentations regarding Pine Ridge Golf Course proposals. No substantive decisions were made during this special meeting.