Sartell public meetings in 2024

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

This is a workshop session immediately following the regular council meeting. The council will discuss policy interpretations on treatment of residents and staff, review a cannabis/THC ordinance, consider organizational restructuring, and provide input on the fire chief vacancy. Outgoing councilmembers will offer parting comments on policy governance.

• Cannabis/THC ordinance review
• Organizational restructure discussion
• Fire chief vacancy input
• Policy interpretations on treatment of residents and staff
• Parting comments on policy governance from outgoing councilmembers

The City Council reviewed a proposed organizational restructure and requested more time before taking action. The council also received updates on draft cannabis and THC ordinances and a policy monitoring report. No substantive policy or personnel decisions were finalized during this special workshop.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Tabled action on organizational restructuring to January 27th
• Scheduled workshop for cannabis and THC ordinances for January 13th
• Scheduled Policy Governance review workshop for February 10th, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget and final levy, approve a 2025 fee schedule, and consider a final plat for Champion Plat 2. The meeting also includes a closed session for the City Administrator's performance review.

• Public Hearing – 2025 Budget & Final Levy
• 2025 Fee Schedule
• Final Plat – Champion Plat 2
• Closed Meeting for City Administrator Performance Review
• Policy Interpretations: Treatment of Residents and Staff

The Sartell City Council unanimously approved the 2025 Budget and Final Levy, maintaining a 0% tax rate increase. The council also approved the final plat for Champion Plat 2, the 2025 Fee Schedule (with utility and rental rate fees tabled for later discussion), and several consent agenda items, including a new police officer swearing-in and a fire department hiring. The meeting closed with a performance review of the City Administrator in a closed session.

• Approved 2025 Budget & Final Levy (5-0)
• Approved Final Champion Plat 2 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Fee Schedule, tabling Utility & Rental Rate Fees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a-5d (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding LELS Agreements (5-0)
• Approved Fire Department Hiring (4-0-1, Elness abstained)
• Approved Fire Relief Benefit Increase (3-0-2, Fitzthum and Elness abstained)
• Accepted 2.8 Communication & Support to the Council monitoring report (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review new business and license regulations, consider a new member, and discuss project updates. The meeting is a standard agenda review and adoption session.

• Review of Title 3 Business and License Regulations
• Consideration of a new Planning Commission member
• Project and Planning Commission updates
• Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Champion Plat 2 review

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

This is a workshop meeting immediately following the regular council meeting. The council will discuss organizational restructuring and provide input on filling the fire chief vacancy. No policy or ordinance development is scheduled.

• Organizational restructure discussion
• Fire chief vacancy input

The City Council reviewed proposed organizational restructuring and vacant director roles but requested more time for review. Action on the restructure and the Fire Chief input item were both tabled to a December 9 workshop.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Tabled organizational restructure action to December 9
• Tabled Fire Chief input to December 9
• Adjourned meeting at 10:08 p.m. (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will consider updates to the 2025 fee schedule and discuss delinquent property assessments. It will also receive a report on an alcohol compliance violation and a special presentation by Anna Marie’s Alliance. Additionally, the council will act on several consent‑agenda items, including policy development, legislative matters, and various licenses, agreements, land‑use and permit items.

• 2025 Fee Schedule
• Delinquent Assessments
• Alcohol Compliance Violation
• Policy Development (consent agenda)
• Licenses, Agreements, Land Use, and Permits (consent agenda)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and hear special presentations and community comments. It will consider several consent agenda items, including the 2024 canvassing election results, a Minnesota City Participation Program commitment agreement, voucher payments, and fire department promotions. The council will also review a monitoring report on communication and support dated December 9, 2024, and receive incidental reports from the administrator and departments.

• 2024 Canvassing Election Results (consent agenda)
• Minnesota City Participation Program Commitment Agreement (consent agenda)
• Voucher Payments (consent agenda)
• Fire Department Promotions (consent agenda)
• Monitoring Report – Communication & Support to the Council (Dec 9, 2024)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will conduct a workshop focusing on council education and policy interpretations. The session includes a review of monitoring policies and a council self-assessment governance process.

• Education topic: Solid Waste Landfill 281
• Assessment of all Monitoring Policies for reasonableness of interpretations
• Assessment of Policy 2.8 Communication and Support to the Council
• Council Self-Assessment Governance Process and Council/Administrator Delegation

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will consider the final plan approval and authorization to bid for the West Side Reconstruction Project. The meeting includes public hearings regarding Niron Magnetics and a land swap for 1st Street North.

• Public Hearing: Niron Magnetics
• Public Hearing: Vacation & Land Swap of 1st Street North
• West Side Reconstruction Project Final Plan Approval & Authorization to Bid
• Professional Services Agreement: Flaherty & Hood
• Fire Protection Agreement: LeSauk Township

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will meet for a special workshop following the regular council meeting. The primary agenda item is MMB Policy Governance Training.

• MMB Policy Governance Training

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council is meeting to review and adopt the agenda, hear a special presentation on Quilts of Honor, and take public comment. Key consent agenda items include the sale of 10th Street South property, Grizzly Lane agreements, and a Champion Plat Second Addition agreement. The council will also discuss Policy Governance Activation under old business and receive monthly reports from police, fire, and engineering/public works.

• Sale of 10th Street South Property
• Grizzly Lane Agreements
• Champion Plat Second Addition Agreement
• IT Professional Services Agreement
• Temporary Gambling Permit

The City Council approved the activation of a new Policy Governance process. The council also approved a consent agenda including property sales and professional service agreements.

• Approved Policy Governance Activation (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Sale of 10th Street South Property (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Grizzly Lane Agreements (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Champion Plat Second Addition Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including IT Professional Services Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Temporary Gambling Permit (4-0)
• Approved September 23rd and September 30th meeting minutes (4-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting. It will consider new business items including a vacation and land swap and the Champion Plat Property. The commission will also review project updates, discuss the 2025 vacancy, and consider a solar developments ordinance.

• Vacation & Land Swap
• Champion Plat Property
• Project Updates
• Vacancy for 2025
• Solar Developments & Ordinance

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING- CLOSED

The City Council is holding a closed meeting to determine the asking price for city-owned real property. The session will also address a purchase agreement.

• Discussion of asking price for real property in the Champion Plat
• Review of a purchase agreement

The Sartell City Council held a special meeting on September 30, 2024, and entered a closed session to discuss the asking price for real property to be sold by the City. After returning to open session, the Council unanimously approved a Purchase Agreement with Niron Magnetics, including proposed amendments. The meeting adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property asking price (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Agreement with Niron Magnetics with proposed amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council is meeting to approve routine items and discuss the financial management plan and preliminary levy. The consent agenda includes a final levy public hearing, approval to sell a fire truck, and appointment of election judges for the 2024 General Election.

• Final Levy Public Hearing
• Approval to Sell Fire Truck
• Resolution Appointing Election Judges for 2024 General Election
• Temporary Gambling Permit
• Tobacco License

The City Council approved a long-term Financial Management Plan and the 2025 Preliminary Levy. A consent agenda was passed covering various administrative items, including the sale of a fire truck and election judge appointments.

• Approved 2024-2033 Financial Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Preliminary Levy (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including voucher payments, tobacco license, and fire truck sale (5-0)
• Approved resolution appointing election judges for 2024 General Election (5-0)
• Approved September 9 and 13 meeting minutes with one amendment (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING- CLOSED

The Sartell City Council will hold a closed session pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.05, Subd. 3(c)(1). In that session, council members will discuss the asking price for real property the City intends to sell. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Closed‑session discussion of the asking price for city real property to be sold

The Sartell City Council met in a special session and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss the asking price for real property to be sold by the city. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural, consisting of agenda approval, the closed session, and adjournment.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property asking price (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a special workshop to review the Financial Management Plan and preliminary levy. The meeting will also include council roundtables and agenda approval.

• Agenda approval and adoption
• Financial Management Plan review
• Preliminary levy discussion
• Council roundtables

The council reviewed the 10-Year Financial Management Plan and the proposed 2025 preliminary levy with a 0% tax rate. No formal votes were taken; both items are scheduled for approval at the next regular meeting, with final levy approval in December.

• Reviewed 10-Year Financial Management Plan (no vote)
• Reviewed proposed 2025 preliminary levy with 0% tax rate (no vote)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a public hearing on CentraCare financing and consider consent agenda items including a Ditch 13 easement agreement, a public safety wellness contract, and the 2024 Grizzly Area Conveyance Improvements award. The meeting also includes department reports from police, fire, engineering/public works, and community development.

• Public hearing on CentraCare financing
• Ditch 13 Easement Agreement
• Public Safety Wellness Contract
• 2024 Grizzly Area Conveyance Improvements Award
• 2023 Overlay Project Closeout

The City Council approved a resolution for revenue bonds related to CentraCare conduit financing. The council also approved a consent agenda containing several contracts and grants. A closed session was held to discuss the asking price for city-owned real property.

• Approved Resolution for Revenue Bonds for CentraCare Financing (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Ditch 13 Easement, Public Safety Wellness Contract, and 2024 Mill District Grant Resolutions (4-0)
• Approved August 26th meeting minutes with amendment regarding Utility Rate Study (4-0)
• Approved agenda amendment to add a closed meeting (3-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including voucher payments, an amended ICPOET grant agreement, personnel items, fund transfers, a community center purchase, the 2024 Ditch 13 Stabilization Project award, and an intersection improvement design agreement. New business includes a 2024 utility rate study. The meeting also features department reports and public comment.

• 2024 Utility Rate Study
• Amended ICPOET Grant Agreement
• Community Center Purchase
• 2024 Ditch 13 Stabilization Project Award
• Intersection Improvement Design Agreement

The City Council approved the 2024 Utility Rate Study, which identifies necessary annual rate increases for water, sanitary sewer, and storm water. The council also approved a consent agenda including project awards and design agreements.

• Approved 2024 Utility Rate Study
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2024 Ditch 13 Stabilization Project Award
• Approved Consent Agenda including Intersection Improvement Design Agreement
• Approved Consent Agenda including Amended ICPOET Grant Agreement
• Approved August 12th meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from July meetings. A consent agenda will approve items such as voucher payments, sign exemptions, the Mill District RFP, and the community center purchase. Public hearings will be held on an orderly annexation approval and on the preliminary and final plat for the Three Girls Solar project. Department reports and commission updates will also be presented.

• Orderly annexation approval (public hearing)
• Preliminary and final plat – Three Girls Solar (public hearing)
• Community Center Purchase (consent agenda)
• Mill District RFP (consent agenda)
• 2024 Pinecone Road Overlay Award (consent agenda)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will review and adopt the agenda, approve the June 3, 2024 meeting minutes, and consider three new business items: a preliminary and final plat for the Three Girls Solar project, a conditional use permit amendment, and a sign exemption request. The commission will also receive project and commission updates and open discussion before adjourning.

• Preliminary & final plat for Three Girls Solar
• Conditional use permit amendment
• Sign exemption request

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will conduct its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, routine payments, and a public comment period. No major policy decisions are listed on this agenda; the only substantive item is a discussion of the 2025 Police Department staffing plan.

• Approval of July 8 minutes (Regular and Special Workshop)
• Public forum with up to 5 speakers for 3 minutes each
• Consent agenda includes voucher payments, temporary liquor permit, and 2024 sealcoat award
• Discussion of 2025 Police Department staffing plan

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

This is a special workshop session of the Sartell City Council, held immediately after the regular council meeting. The agenda includes agenda approval, a training session on MMB Policy Governance, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Agenda approval and adoption
• MMB Policy Governance Training
• Adjournment

The Council participated in a training session regarding Policy Governance led by the State of MN office of MMB. Members reviewed final drafts of the Executive Limitations and Ends Policies. A final review of the binder and procedural guide is scheduled for July 24th.

• Reviewed Executive Limitations and Ends Policies final drafts

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The agenda consists primarily of routine monthly reports and administrative items. The council will consider annexation approval and a plan for Ditch 13 and Grizzly Lane.

• Ditch 13 & Grizzly Lane Plan Approval and Authorization to Bid
• Annexation Approval
• Voucher Payments
• Temporary Gambling Permits

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will discuss the Mill District Redevelopment Study and a rezoning request for TTT Housing LLC. The agenda also includes community award presentations and several items for approval in the consent agenda.

• Mill District Redevelopment Study
• Rezone & Variance – TTT Housing LLC.
• Lift Station #1 Odor Reduction Professional Services Agreement
• Public Safety Encrypted Radio Grant
• CR 1 Trail Grant Certifications

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning and variance application from TTT Housing LLC. The agenda also includes the approval of road maintenance plans and the award of construction for the PCP Trail.

• Rezone & Variance – TTT Housing LLC
• Pinecone Road Overlay and Sealcoat Plan approval and authorization to bid
• PCP Trail Award of Construction
• Community Grant State Housing Aid Funding Request
• Emergency Management Consulting Fee Increase

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will meet on June 3, 2024, to discuss the Mill District Redevelopment Strategy and a zoning change request from TTT Housing LLC. The agenda also includes approving previous meeting minutes, reviewing project updates, and planning a joint workshop with the Park Commission. These items address local land use decisions and future community development plans.

• Approval of the Mill District Redevelopment Strategy
• Rezone and variance request for TTT Housing LLC
• Review of April 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Project updates and future joint workshop planning with the Park Commission

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will consider routine financial approvals, including voucher payments, a contract amendment, and an accounts payable automation agreement. The agenda also lists a public works purchase, personnel items, and a presentation on the NCS Community Survey results. No detailed descriptions, dollar amounts, or vote outcomes are provided in the source document.

• Temporary Gambling Permit
• Accounts Payable Automation Agreement
• Public Works Purchase
• Contract Amendment Agreement
• NCS Community Survey & Results Presentation

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER

The special workshop consists of agenda approval and MMB Policy Governance Training. No other specific city business or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• MMB Policy Governance Training

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council is meeting to review the 2023 financial statements and audit, approve the consent agenda (including the 2024 overlay plan and trail plan), and hold public hearings on MS4 participation and a preliminary/final plat for Share House. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, department reports, and commission updates.

• 2023 Financial Statements & Audit presentation
• 2024 Overlay Plan and authorize to bid
• PCP Trail Plan and authorize to solicit quotes
• Temporary gambling permit
• Public hearing: Preliminary and Final Plat – Share House

The City Council approved the preliminary and final plat for Share House following the resolution of property line issues. The council also passed a consent agenda covering various administrative items, including grant acceptance and personnel hiring.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Share House (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2024 Overlay Plan, PCP Trail Plan, and Mill Site Stormwater Grant Acceptance (5-0)
• Approved April 22nd meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and handle a consent agenda with several agreements, including road improvements and equipment purchases. They will also receive annual reports from the police, fire, community development, and public works departments, along with monthly finance and administration updates. No public hearings or new business items are listed.

• Approval of Grizzly Lane Conveyance Improvements Agreement
• Approval of Pinecone Road & 7th Street N Intersection Improvements Agreement
• Approval of 2026 Heritage Drive Final Plans and Specifications Agreement
• Approval of West Side Water Treatment Plant Equipment Purchase
• Annual department reports: Police, Fire, Community Development, Public Works & Engineering

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including police promotions and trail design agreements. Public hearings are scheduled for West Side reconstruction assessments and easement vacations.

• West Side Reconstruction Preliminary Assessment Hearing
• Mill Site Trail Design & Improvement Agreements approval
• City Code Review & Approval
• Police Promotions & Hiring approval
• Whippoorwill Way & Drainage/Utility Easement vacation

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council will hold a special workshop to receive development updates and discuss Council Chambers AV. The meeting also includes agenda approval and adjournment.

• Development updates
• Council Chambers AV

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission will approve March meeting minutes and consider two land division requests: a vacation of the Champion Plat and preliminary/final plat approval for Share House. Plat approvals determine how land is divided and developed, affecting local property lines and future construction. The body will also receive project updates, review commission updates, and hold an open discussion before adjourning.

• Vacation request for Champion Plat
• Preliminary and final plat review for Share House
• Approval of March 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Project updates from staff and commission members

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

This special workshop consists of procedural items and a training session. The council will participate in policy governance training with MMB.

• Policy Governance Training with MMB
• Agenda approval and adoption
• Suspension of rules of order

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The March 11, 2024, meeting includes a public hearing for ordinance amendments and monthly reports from city departments. The council will also consider several items in the consent agenda.

• Public hearing for ordinance amendments
• Approval of Public Works Purchase
• Approval of EDA Annual Meeting
• Approval of Municipal State Aid System Update Resolution

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The commission will discuss ordinance revisions and a vacation for Whippoorwill Way and a D/U easement. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from February 2024 meetings.

• Ordinance Revisions
• Vacation – Whippoorwill Way & D/U Easement
• Approval of February 5 and February 21 meeting minutes

CANCELLED - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The special Sartell City Council workshop scheduled for February 27, 2024, was cancelled. The original agenda included policy governance training with MMB.

• Cancelled: Policy Governance Training with MMB

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes 2024 overlay and street projects, labor agreements with LELS and Teamsters, a landfill services agreement, a public works purchase, a broker contract, and a fire grant application. They will also discuss old business items, including Pine Ridge Golf Course amendment approvals and a West Side Reconstruction Project feasibility study. The meeting includes presentations for a Life Saving Award and a retirement ceremony, plus an open forum for public comment.

• Approval of 2024 Overlay & Street Projects
• Approval of LELS Non-Licensed Patrol Labor Agreement
• Approval of Teamsters Labor Agreement
• Approval of 2024 Landfill Services Agreement
• Pine Ridge Golf Course Amendment Approvals

The City Council approved a feasibility study and preliminary assessment hearing for the West Side Reconstruction Project. Council also amended the Pine Ridge Golf Course agreement to delay construction and add a partial release exhibit. A consent agenda covering various labor agreements, street projects, and contracts was approved.

• Approved West Side Reconstruction Feasibility Study and set preliminary assessment hearing for April 8, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Pine Ridge Golf Course amendments to move construction start date to March 31, 2025, and add Exhibit G (3-1)
• Approved 2024 Overlay & Street Projects (4-0)
• Approved LELS Non-Licensed Patrol Labor Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Teamsters Labor Agreement (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Landfill Services Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Fire Grant Application (4-0)
• Approved voucher payments, personnel policy, and employment offer (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review the Pine Ridge Golf Course development agreement and hold a public hearing regarding a vacation on Leander Avenue. The meeting also includes the approval of various consent agenda items and monthly department reports.

• Public hearing for Leander Avenue vacation
• Pine Ridge Golf Course development agreement discussion
• Mill District grant application resolutions
• Fire grant applications
• Approval of fiber agreements

The City Council approved several legal documents to finalize the sale of the Pine Ridge Golf Course, including updated construction dates and a lease buyout escrow account. The Council also approved a right-of-way vacation on Leander Avenue for a childcare center development.

• Approved vacation of right-of-way on Leander Avenue for O2B Childcare Center (5-0)
• Approved Pine Ridge Golf Course Assumption & Assignment Agreement with escrow account for buyout fees (5-0)
• Approved Pine Ridge Golf Course Purchase Agreement First Amendment with construction dates of Oct 31, 2024, to March 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Pine Ridge Golf Course Development Agreement with updated construction dates and Fair Market Value language (5-0)
• Approved Pine Ridge Golf Course Bill of Sale (5-0)
• Approved Pine Ridge Golf Course Warranty Deed with updated construction dates (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-I, including voucher payments, fiber agreements, and fire grant applications (5-0)
• Approved January 22nd meeting minutes (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - PRIOR

This is a special city council workshop meeting. The council will approve the agenda and receive an update on the recruitment process for the Public Works Director position. No other business is scheduled.

• Public Works Director recruitment update

The City Council conducted a finalist interview with Lisa Vollbrecht for the Public Works Director position. The Council unanimously recommended making a conditional offer to the candidate, pending a background check and negotiations.

• Unanimously recommended conditional offer to Public Works Director candidate Lisa Vollbrecht

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AFTER

This is a special workshop meeting of the Sartell City Council, held immediately after the regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, presentations from broker firms responding to a request for qualifications (RFQ), development updates, and council roundtable discussions. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• RFQ broker presentations
• Development updates
• Council roundtables

The City Council interviewed three brokers and recommended ReMax for the sale of Champion Plat, with a formal agreement pending a future meeting. Council also provided guidance on a landfill permit filing with the MPCA. A future meeting scheduled during Spring Break was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

• Recommended ReMax as the selected broker for Champion Plat
• Directed staff to keep the active landfill permit as broad as possible
• Canceled upcoming Spring Break meeting due to lack of quorum

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission is meeting to review and adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the January 2, 2024 meeting, and discuss new and old business. The main new item is a proposed vacation (closure) of Leander Avenue. They will also receive updates on the Mill Site Redevelopment Study and other projects, with ordinance revisions planned for March.

• Vacation of Leander Avenue
• Mill Site Redevelopment Study update
• Ordinance revisions planned for March
• Approval of January 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a vacation application for Leander Avenue to accommodate o2b Childcare. This action follows a determination by Stearns County that access to County Road 120 would not be allowed.

• Approved vacation of Leander Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will review and decide on a statewide housing affordability grant application. The meeting also includes routine approvals, department reports, and public comment.

• Approval of Statewide Housing and Affordability Aid Community Grant Application
• Consent Agenda with various approvals including joint powers agreement and project closeout

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

This is a special city council workshop meeting with a single agenda item: governance policy training led by Stacy Sjogren of MMB. No decisions or discussions of specific city business are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural, ending with adjournment.

• Governance policy training by Stacy Sjogren, MMB

The Council participated in a training session regarding Policy Governance with the State of MN office of MMB. Members reviewed the Governance Process policy and discussed potential edits. No formal policy changes were voted on during this session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Suspended the rules of order (unanimous)
• Scheduled next training sessions for January 31st and February 8th

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Sartell City Council is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and handle a consent agenda with routine items. A public hearing is scheduled for an interim use permit for Enterprise Energy. The council will also discuss old and new business, including a broker selection for the Champion Plat and 2024 committee appointments.

• Public hearing: Interim Use Permit – Enterprise Energy
• Approval of 2024 Commission Appointments
• Approval of Temporary Gambling and Liquor Licenses
• Approval of Pond Dredging Award
• Approval of Lift Station #1 Manhole Rehabilitation Project

The Council approved a permit for Enterprise Energy to construct and operate a solar garden, reaching the city's 10 MW limit. Other actions included approving the 2024 consent agenda and selecting three brokers for interviews regarding the Champion Plat RFQ.

• Approved interim use permit for 5 MW solar garden with 125% decommissioning letter of credit (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Council Committees & Appointments and changed official newspaper to The Newsleader (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-L, excluding item F (5-0)
• Approved Fire Relief Association Contribution Levels (item F) (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved interviews for Granite City Real Estate, Remax, and CRS for Champion Plat broker selection (5-0)
• Approved December 11th (Regular and Special) and December 21st (Special) meeting minutes (5-0)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

This is a special workshop meeting of the Sartell City Council, held immediately after the regular meeting. The council will discuss development updates, engineering studies for water, sewer, and pedestrian crossings, and possible city code revisions. No formal decisions are expected; it is a discussion session.

• Development updates
• Engineering studies for water, sewer, and pedestrian crossings
• City code revisions

The Council directed staff to proceed with adding water storage in 2026 and to include a new sanitary sewer force main connection in future CIP plans for 2030. Staff were also instructed to deny a property lease request from The Waters Church and to further refine a development proposal for an EDA lot.

• Directed staff to add water storage in 2026
• Recommended including a sanitary sewer force main connection in CIP plans for 2030 or beyond
• Directed staff to work with The Waters Church on access concerns without using City property
• Directed staff to refine a development proposal for the EDA lot in front of Scheels Athletic Complex
• Recommended that parties seeking Statewide Affordable Housing Aid use the Community Grant Program application process

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Sartell Planning Commission is meeting to review and adopt the agenda, approve previous meeting minutes, and consider a new interim use permit for Enterprise Energy. The meeting also includes project updates on the Mill Site Master Plan and Design Guidelines, along with open discussion.

• Interim Use Permit – Enterprise Energy
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2023
• Project Updates: Mill Site Master Plan and Design Guidelines

The Planning Commission approved an interim use permit for Enterprise Energy, LLC. Approval is contingent upon the developer providing a letter of credit for at least 125% of the total site decommissioning cost.

• Approved interim use permit for Enterprise Energy contingent on 125% decommissioning letter of credit (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)