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Stacy public meetings in 2025

52 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Planning Commission

Consider multiple ordinance amendments to rural residential zoning codes

The Planning Commission will consider several ordinance amendments to sections of the city code, including changes to rural residential classifications and definitions. It will review a preliminary plat for the Deer Run Second Addition and discuss a draft on alternative energy systems. The agenda also includes a discussion of shipping containers and the repeal of Section 5.09 of the Lent Township Code, as well as approval of the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommended zoning amendments and repeal of urban growth district

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the November 18 minutes. It recommended approval of the Deer Run Second Addition preliminary plat and a package of amendments to sections 153.004, 153.060, 153.061, 153.062, and 153.063. The commission also recommended repealing §5.09 Urban Growth District. A motion on shipping containers was deferred pending full attendance.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council

Stacy council to discuss employee performance in closed session

The Stacy City Council will hold a closed meeting on December 15, 2025, to discuss employee performance with a subject employee. The session is authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 and may be followed by an open session for action.

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✓ Decided: Council held closed session with no actions taken

The City Council met on December 15, 2025, and opened a closed session at 6:02 p.m. after an employee chose to remain in closed session. No action was taken during the closed session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

Stacy City Council to approve final 2026 levy

The City Council will consider the final levy for 2026 and a proposal for a Reuter Walton apartment complex. The body will also review road agreements, fund designations, and employee handbook updates.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review draft ordinances and development concepts

The Planning Commission is discussing several draft ordinances and development concepts. The meeting includes reviews of accessory structures, driveways, and alternative energy systems.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission revises driveway, accessory structure, and fiber compound ordinances

The Stacy Planning Commission made several substantive revisions to draft ordinances at its November 18, 2025 meeting. It updated the driveway ordinance to require specific apron sizes based on road type and municipal services, and moved parking regulations to the nuisance chapter. The accessory structures ordinance was revised to remove certain references and requirements, including boxed eaves. The Commission also decided to add a fiber compound definition to the zoning ordinance and allow it as a conditional use in specific districts. No final approvals were made; all drafts will be reviewed again at the December 16, 2025 meeting.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

City Council

Stacy City Council to review fee schedules and infrastructure projects

The City Council will discuss purchasing limits, fee schedule amendments, and various infrastructure reports. The meeting includes reviews of subdivision planning and city ordinance updates.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council

Discussion continues on vacant City Clerk position and staffing

The Stacy City Council will meet on November 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to continue discussion of the vacant City Clerk position and staffing in the Clerk’s Department. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

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✓ Decided: City Council appoints Angela Comstock as City Clerk

The council reviewed the four interviewed candidates and agreed that Angela Comstock, the current Deputy Clerk, was the best fit. A motion to offer her the City Clerk position at a salary of $32.00 per hour, effective immediately, was passed unanimously (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council held clerk interviews, no decisions made

The council interviewed four candidates for the City Clerk position. No conclusions or decisions were reached. The council scheduled a follow‑up meeting for November 4 to discuss the candidates. No actions were taken.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on 35091 Grand Ave plat

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the 35091 Grand Ave plat and Goserud Subdivision. The body will also consider ordinances regarding alternative energy systems, accessory buildings, and city definitions.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved Goserud plat and added business‑flex definition

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final plat for the Goserud property with conditions. It also approved an amended definition of “business flex space” for the zoning ordinance. The commission recommended adding fiber‑compound as an accessory conditional use and instructed staff to draft the ordinance. Solar farms and other draft items were tabled or set for further work at the November meeting.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on cannabis regulations ordinance and other measures

The Stacy City Council meeting on October 14, 2025 will consider a series of ordinances, resolutions, and informational items. Items include a new cannabis regulations ordinance, amendments to zoning districts, a request to use burn tower funds, and approval of a donation to the city. The council will also review the monthly engineers report, a payment request for street improvements, and unapproved minutes from the Planning Commission and SEDA.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $113K street‑improvement payment and multiple resolutions

The council approved a $113,172.94 payment request to North Valley, Inc. for 2025 street improvements. It also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a revised Midcontinent franchise agreement, a storage‑yard agreement renewal, and a gambling approval for the MN Deer Hunters Association. Additional actions included approving the preliminary tax assessment list and removing a former employee’s bank access and credit card.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Stacy Economic Development Authority

Stacy EDA to discuss Stacy Ponds Business Park purchase

The Stacy Economic Development Authority will meet to review the Farmers Market and discuss updates regarding the Stacy Ponds Business Park purchase.

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✓ Decided: M. Lawrence removed from Stacy Economic Development Authority committee

The Authority approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board voted to remove M. Lawrence from the Authority and open the seat to the public, with five members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:05 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

Fri Oct 3, 2025

City Council

City Council to review quote for Well#1 valve repair

The Stacy City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss a quote from McCarthy Well. The discussion concerns a failing valve on Well#1.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $13,843 for well valve repair

The council discussed a leaking valve on Well #1 and determined replacement was necessary. A motion was passed to authorize a $13,843 payment to McCarthy Well Company using water improvement funds. All five voting members supported the motion.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council

Council will discuss a city employee's performance in a closed session

The Stacy City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is closed under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 and will discuss the performance of a city employee subject to the Council’s authority. After the discussion, the meeting may be opened for any actions the Council decides.

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✓ Decided: City Council terminated employee Tanya Smolke effective immediately

The council opened a closed session, then reopened it. It voted to terminate employee Tanya Smolke without cause, effective immediately. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review zoning and cannabis regulations

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss several proposed ordinance amendments. The meeting covers updates to industrial and rural transit zoning, as well as new regulations for cannabis.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends City Council adopt amended cannabis ordinance

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the August 20 minutes. During the public hearing they removed the sales‑within‑municipal‑liquor‑store and age‑requirement sections from the cannabis regulations ordinance. The commission then voted to recommend the City Council adopt the amended cannabis regulations ordinance and to place a definition of “business flex space” in the Light Industrial district on the agenda for next month’s public hearing.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve the preliminary 2025 budget

The Stacy City Council will consider approval of the preliminary 2025 budget. It will also review a contract with the Chisago County Sheriff's Office, repeal LENT code section 7.12 on outside storage, amend the subdivision ordinance, and hold a public hearing on the Midcontinent franchise agreement. Additional items include a donation acceptance and requests to use specific fund accounts.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts preliminary budget and approves multiple resolutions

The Stacy City Council approved the agenda, consent items, and a $53.20 refund. It adopted the Preliminary Budget Resolution and approved several contracts, fund uses, and a donation acceptance.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

City Council

Stacy City Council to discuss 2026 Budget

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2026 Budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the 2026 budget as presented and set a November Flock briefing

The council decided not to add any budget items for a full‑time day sergeant or for traffic cameras. They will request a formal presentation by the company Flock at the November council meeting. The updated proposed 2026 budget was presented with no changes and will be offered as the preliminary budget at the September council meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried unanimously.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review multiple zoning and ordinance changes

The Stacy Planning Commission will review several zoning amendments, ordinance changes, and development proposals. Items include updates to cannabis regulations, light industrial district amendments, and proposals for new facilities like a memory care center and business park.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends City Council approve revised Subdivision Code

The commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve Chapter 151 Subdivisions of the Stacy Code, as amended. They also recommended repealing §7.12 Outside Storage of the Lent Township Code. Both recommendations carried with unanimous affirmative votes. Earlier, the commission tabled and then restored the public‑hearing item before discussing the amendments.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

City Council

Council holds special meeting

The City Council of Stacy, MN is holding a special meeting to conduct employee performance reviews. The meeting will be closed, but may be open at the request of the employee. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or discussions on public policy issues.

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✓ Decided: City Council held a special meeting to conduct employee performance reviews

The council met on August 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at 33155 Hemingway Avenue. The purpose was to conduct annual performance reviews for six employees: Troy Nelson, TJ Potrament, Rod Olson, Rachel Zemke, Tanya Smolke, and Michelle Hayes. No other actions or votes were taken.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on fence variance, land-use changes, and event permits

The Stacy City Council will decide on zoning and land-use matters including a fence variance at 5993 301st Ct, updates to the Stacy Ponds Business Park land-use forms, and a special event permit for the A1 Ribfest. The council will also review resolutions for accepting donations, authorizing park reserve funds, and amending fee schedules.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $249,767.13 street improvement payment and multiple contracts

The Stacy City Council approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and several contracts including the Lions Park bathroom agreement and an OSHA training agreement. They authorized a $249,767.13 payment to North Valley, Inc. for 2025 street improvements and moved forward with a lead‑service‑line inventory grant application. Additional approvals covered the A1 Ribfest special event permit, use of LG555 funds, a water‑tower mixer quote up to $15,000, and various resolutions on donations, fee schedule changes, and park fund usage.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Stacy Economic Development Authority

Stacy Economic Development Authority meets to discuss business park lots and farmers market

The Stacy Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, discuss new business including the Stacy Ponds Business Park lots, and review old business regarding the Farmers Market. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Authority recommends city negotiate lower purchase price for business park flex space

The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the May 14 and June 6, 2025 meetings. It adopted a recommendation that the City Council consider negotiating a lower purchase price for the two available lots in the Stacy Ponds Business Park flex‑space project. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. after the motion to adjourn was carried.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

City Council

Stacy City Council to discuss 2026 Budget

The Stacy City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2026 Budget.

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✓ Decided: City Council adjourned the meeting after discussing the 2026 budget

The council reviewed a presentation of the proposed 2026 budget and discussed several changes. Council members agreed that the changes will be made and the revised budget will be provided for discussion at a special budget meeting on August 20, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Jul 31, 2025

City Council

Stacy City Council to discuss 2026 Budget

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2026 Budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council voted unanimously to adjourn the special meeting

Mayor Utecht called the special meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the council heard a sheriff report on officer activity and a proposal for a county‑wide camera system. Ms. Hayes presented the proposed 2026 budget, and the council will review revised changes at a special meeting on August 7, 2025. A motion to adjourn was carried with all five members voting yes.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

City Council

City Council and Planning Commission to discuss cannabis ordinance draft

The Stacy City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting. The body will discuss a draft of the city's cannabis ordinance.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves amended cannabis business zoning chart

The council voted to adopt a revised zoning chart that places all cannabis business types in Light Industrial, Industrial and the Rural Transit Center districts, with specific zones for retailers and hemp edibles. Council also approved increasing the school buffer zone to 1,000 feet, allowing up to six temporary cannabis events per year with limits per license holder, and set state buffer zones as applicable. Additional votes approved cannabis events in the RTC only, allowed indoor and/or outdoor events, and adopted a no‑consumption rule for those events.

Sat Jul 19, 2025

City Council

City Council to tour city roads for maintenance review

The Stacy City Council is holding a special meeting to review road and ditch maintenance needs. Members will tour over 50 miles of city roads starting from City Hall.

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✓ Decided: Council reviewed road conditions and tasked clerk to investigate permits and signage

The council conducted a road tour noting the condition of numerous streets. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The council and maintenance staff gave a list of items for the City Clerk to look into, including building permits, the Cash farm access, and new street sign requirements.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review event venue and fence variance requests

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss land use and variance requests. The agenda includes reviews of a proposed event venue and a specific fence variance.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommended City Council approve 8‑ft rear fence variance

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 17 and June 24, 2025 meetings. It voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve an eight‑foot rear fence variance for 5993 301st Court, with corrected east/rear condition and material specifications. The commission also voted to inform the applicant that his proposed event venue is not feasible at the requested location and scheduled a joint meeting with the City Council on July 22, 2025 to discuss the cannabis ordinance.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to review Stacy Daze 2025 and local business permits

The City Council will discuss preparations for Stacy Daze 2025, including expanded premises permits for local businesses. The meeting also covers infrastructure updates and administrative resolutions.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to review Stacy Daze 2025 permits and local facility updates

The City Council will discuss permits for expanded premises for Stacy Daze 2025 and related resolutions. The meeting includes reviews of facility maintenance and administrative updates for city parks and halls.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fire relief gambling resolution and several community projects

The council approved the agenda and a modified consent agenda. It also approved contracts and permits for infrastructure, park bathrooms, a sports grill AC unit, and use of burn tower funds. Resolutions for Stacy Daze events and a fire‑relief gambling measure were adopted.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss Stacy and Lent Township subdivision code merger

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss items related to merging the subdivision codes of Stacy and Lent Township.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission reviewed draft combined subdivision code

The Planning Commission met on June 24, 2025 to discuss the merger of the Stacy and Lent Township subdivision codes. Commissioners reviewed the draft combined subdivision code and the comments from the City Attorney. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review cannabis regulations and zoning amendments

The Planning Commission is reviewing several proposed ordinance amendments regarding zoning districts and new regulations. The meeting includes discussions on cannabis regulations and alternative energy systems.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission votes to request joint City Council meeting on cannabis

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from April 15 and May 20, 2025. It then adopted a motion to request a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss the cannabis ordinance draft. A separate motion to table the review of the §153.034 Alternative Energy Systems draft until September 2025 was also carried.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council

Stacy City Council to consider cannabis regulations and multiple zoning amendments

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance for cannabis regulations and several amendments to zoning districts. The meeting also includes reviews of street improvement contracts and development agreements.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved 2025 Street Improvement Contracts

The council approved multiple contracts and agreements, including the 2025 Street Improvement Contracts, a tax abatement and development agreement for NS Investments, and a fireworks display agreement. It also adopted resolutions to accept a donation, permit a Lions Club gambling event, and approve the Ragnar Relay special event pending fire and sheriff approvals. All motions were carried with unanimous votes from the attending council members.

Fri Jun 6, 2025

Stacy Economic Development Authority

Stacy Economic Development Authority to discuss Farmers Market planning

The Stacy Economic Development Authority is meeting to conduct general business. The primary scheduled topic for discussion is the planning and marketing of the Farmers Market.

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✓ Decided: Authorized $1,000 for Stacy farmers market marketing

The Economic Development Authority approved up to $1,000 for marketing materials for the farmers market. It set vendor placement, assigned booth‑assignment duties, and arranged storage, cleanup and record‑keeping procedures. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

City Council

Stacy City Council to hold closed special meeting regarding employee performance

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss the performance of a city employee. The meeting may be opened for action following the discussion.

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✓ Decided: City Council terminated employee Daniel Miller without cause

The council closed the special meeting to discuss employee performance, then reopened it. A motion to terminate Daniel Miller without cause was approved. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

Tue May 20, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review cannabis regulations and zoning amendments

The Planning Commission will discuss several ordinance amendments regarding zoning districts and city regulations. The meeting includes a public hearing and reviews of cannabis regulations and snowmobile rules.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends adopting new snowmobile ordinance

The commission approved the amended agenda and tabled the April 15 minutes to the next meeting. It voted to recommend Ordinance 2025-6-1 amending snowmobile regulations to the City Council. No formal action was taken on the cannabis regulations ordinance.

Wed May 14, 2025

Stacy Economic Development Authority

EDA to consider Letter of Intent for Stacy Ponds Business Park

The Stacy Economic Development Authority will discuss a Letter of Intent for the Stacy Ponds Business Park under new business. Old business items include an update on Xpress Trucking and planning for the Farmers Market. No fiscal amounts are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Agenda added Business Expansion, minutes approved, meeting adjourned

The board approved an amendment to add a Business Expansion item to the agenda. The minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting were approved. The meeting was then adjourned. No other formal actions were taken.

Tue May 13, 2025

City Council

Council to consider budget amendment, street project bids, and policy updates

The Stacy City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a resolution to amend the 2025 budget, bid tabulation for the 2025 Street Improvement Project, and a proposed revision to the subdivision code. The council will also consider temporary liquor licenses for the Stacy Daze A1 Ribfest, updates to purchasing and credit card policies, and various other administrative matters such as employee benefits, park bathrooms, and a fire department water/sewer hookup.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves budget amendment and key contracts at May meeting

The council approved an amendment to the 2025 budget, moving money to street and building projects. It awarded the 2025 Street Improvement Project to North Valley Paving, Inc. and adopted several policies, liquor licenses, and a rental‑dispute letter. A temporary scanning technician was also hired.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

City Council

Council to review 2025 property assessments with Appeal & Equalization Board

The Stacy City Council is holding a special meeting to meet with the Board of Appeal & Equalization. The purpose is to review and correct the city's property assessments for the year 2025. This is a public hearing process.

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✓ Decided: Board reduced property assessment increase from 10% to 8%

The City Council voted to lower the standard assessment increase from 10% to 8% for property owners. The motion was introduced by Jeff Barrett, seconded by Tim Sawatzky, and carried with three votes in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

Wed Apr 23, 2025

Stacy Economic Development Authority

Stacy Economic Development Authority to review Farmers Market applications

The Stacy Economic Development Authority will meet to review applications for the Farmers Market. The body will also receive an update regarding Xpress Trucking and continue planning for the Farmers Market.

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✓ Decided: EDA kept farmer’s market application period open and set food‑truck fee at $25

The Economic Development Authority approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to keep the farmer’s market vendor application period open, continue advertising, and charge licensed food trucks a reduced vendor fee of $25. Members were assigned specific outreach tasks and the meeting was adjourned.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council

Council to amend gambling permit motion, consider tobacco license renewal

The Stacy City Council will hold a special meeting on April 21, 2025, to amend a motion made in February concerning the Northwest Jaycees gambling permit. The council may also approve an outstanding tobacco license renewal. The meeting will be held at Lent Town Hall.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Jaycees off-site gambling permit and Dollar General tobacco license

The council approved an off‑site gambling permit for the Northwest Area Jaycees to be held at the Lent Town Hall on April 27, 2025. The council also approved the renewal of Dollar General’s tobacco license, pending the applicant’s successful background checks. Both motions carried with votes of 4‑0 and 3‑1 respectively.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider cannabis ordinance and snowmobile regulation amendments

The Stacy Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on amendments to snowmobile regulations (Ch. 73) and consider a proposed cannabis ordinance, an alternative energy systems draft, and a property at 32169 Floral Ave. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes from March 18.

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✓ Decided: Commission tables Snowmobile Regulations amendment until May meeting

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 18 minutes. It voted to table the amendment to Chapter 73 Snowmobile Regulations until the May meeting. The commission also moved the Cannabis Zoning Regulations and the 4844 Athens Trail items out of order and directed staff to schedule a public hearing on cannabis regulations and ATVs for May.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Council

Council to consider new mobile food unit ordinance and fee changes

The Stacy City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a new chapter regulating mobile food units and vending, and amendments to rules on domesticated chickens, peddlers, and the city fee schedule. They will also consider a resolution to dedicate reserves for street improvements and accept a donation to the city.

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✓ Decided: Council approved new firefighters and multiple ordinances, contracts, and licenses

The Stacy City Council adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including declaring Xpress Trucking in default and approving the 2025 street‑improvement plan. It also approved the Midcontinent Communications contract, new fire‑fighter hires, tobacco license renewals, and a mobile‑food‑unit ordinance. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

City Council

City Council to create assessment policy for road improvement projects

The Stacy City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss three items: creating a city assessment policy for road improvement projects, reviewing quotes for televising (likely sewer/water line inspection), and addressing a possible response from Xpress Trucking. The meeting is open to the public both in person and virtually.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized three members to decide on new road‑televising quotes

The council voted 5‑0 to empower D. Boyum, T. Nelson, and Mayor Utecht to select the road‑televising contractor once updated quotes are received. They also voted 5‑0 to adjourn the special meeting at 7:57 p.m. No other actions, such as the assessment policy or Xpress Trucking response, were adopted.

Tue Mar 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss cannabis zoning ordinance and Athens Trail subdivision

The Stacy Planning Commission will consider a proposed cannabis zoning ordinance, including guidance from the Office of Cannabis Management and a model county ordinance. They will also review a proposed subdivision at 4484 Athens Trail and a discussion on processing meat products in rural residential zones. The meeting includes approval of unapproved minutes from February 18, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission advances cannabis zoning, subdivision, ATV code work

The Stacy Planning Commission discussed a proposed 9.31-acre subdivision at 4484 Athens Trail, directing staff to consult the City Attorney on road frontage requirements. It reviewed a draft cannabis zoning ordinance, directing revisions to consolidate code, adjust buffer and advertising sections, and remove a public-use section. The Commission also agreed no ordinance change is needed for personal meat processing, and directed staff to prepare a public hearing on dirt bike/ATV track code revisions. No final votes were taken on these items.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

City Council

Council to consider Interim Use Permit at 35517 Forest Blvd, personnel changes

The Stacy City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving an Interim Use Permit for 35517 Forest Blvd, accepting a donation, adopting Chisago County hazard mitigation materials, and an America Supporting Americans resolution. The council will also discuss personnel policy amendments, a proposed computer use policy, a liquor division ATM signors memo, and a water treatment plant software upgrade quote. Other business includes a Midco storage yard lease agreement, a Dodge truck quote, farmer's market policies for approval, and various reports and memos.

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✓ Decided: Council approves outdoor storage IUP at 35517 Forest Blvd with 5-year timeline

The Stacy City Council approved Resolution 2025-3-6, granting a Home Occupation Interim Use Permit for outdoor storage at 35517 Forest Blvd, with a five-year inspection timeline and conditions from the Planning Commission. The council also approved several other items, including the Midco lease agreement, the Hazard Mitigation Plan, a donation, personnel policies, a water treatment plant software upgrade, a shop truck bed change, and a burn tower fund request. No items were denied or tabled.

Mon Mar 10, 2025

City Council

Council to consider tax abatement for NS Investments and street reconstruction plan

The Stacy City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a property tax abatement for NS Investments. They will also consider a resolution adopting the 2025-2029 Street Reconstruction Plan. The meeting includes discussion on both items.

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✓ Decided: Stacy Council approves tax abatement and street reconstruction bond plan

The Stacy City Council held a special meeting and approved two resolutions. Resolution 2025-3-1 approves a property tax abatement of an estimated $40,340 for the NS Investments Powersports project at the northwest corner of Interstate 35 and Stacy Trail. Resolution 2025-3-2 adopts a five-year street reconstruction plan and gives preliminary approval for issuing general obligation bonds to finance it. The council also scheduled a special meeting for March 25 to discuss the city's special assessment policy.

Thu Feb 27, 2025

City Council

City Council to discuss Lead Service Line Inventory grants

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss grant applications from the Minnesota Department of Health. The discussion focuses on the next round of Lead Service Line Inventory grants.

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✓ Decided: Council applies for second round of lead service line grant

The Stacy City Council voted unanimously to apply for the second round of Minnesota Department of Health Lead Service Line Inventory grant funding and to explore available EPA grants. The grant would cover updating the city's GIS database with information from last fall and identifying unknown service line materials, but not physical investigations. The only expected city cost is mailing and posting notices as required by MDH.

Mon Feb 24, 2025

Stacy Economic Development Authority

Stacy Economic Development Authority to discuss Farmers Market

The Stacy Economic Development Authority will meet to conduct general business and hold a discussion regarding the Farmers Market.

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✓ Decided: EDA approves farmers market application and policy manual

The Stacy Economic Development Authority approved the farmers market vendor application and policy manual with amendments, including discussions on animals and severe weather. No new business was conducted. Members also confirmed upcoming public hearings on the NS Investments Tax Abatement and the 2025 Road Project.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Stacy Planning Commission to discuss animal ordinance, home occupation, and IUP

The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially recommend approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 92 of the city code to regulate animals, including allowing chickens in R-2 districts. They will also review a home occupation application at 30024 Fox Run Road and an interim use permit (IUP) for 35517 Forest Blvd. Other agenda items include updates to the site plan review policy and regulations for snowmobiles and ATVs.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Home Occupation permit for outdoor storage at 35517 Forest Blvd.

The Stacy Planning Commission approved an Interim Use Permit for a Home Occupation at 35517 Forest Blvd. with conditions including reducing the site to 2.5 acres, requiring current licenses on all stored items, limiting vehicle work to tire moves, and requiring screening on all four sides. The vote was 3-1, with Michele McLane dissenting. The commission also discussed but took no action on a variance request, a home occupation review, and ATV/dirt bike use.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

City Council

Council to consider NS Investments tax abatement, fee schedule, and animal ordinance

The Stacy City Council will consider multiple ordinances, including amendments to the fee schedule and Chapter 92 (animals), a tax abatement request from NS Investments, personnel policy updates, and a sanitary sewer and storm drain televising/cleaning project. They will also take up various permits, licenses, and an update on the Chisago City annexation road agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fee schedule, animal, and special events ordinances

The Stacy City Council approved several ordinances and policies, including a fee schedule amendment, an animal ordinance eliminating pet licensing, and a new special events ordinance. They also approved a site plan review policy, increased employee benefit amounts, and authorized fire department leadership and gambling permits.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Stacy Economic Development Authority

Stacy EDA to discuss NS Investments tax abatement application

The Stacy Economic Development Authority will consider an updated tax abatement application from NS Investments. The board will also receive an update on the EDA account and discuss the Farmers Market. The meeting includes routine roll call, approval of minutes, and open discussion.

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✓ Decided: EDA recommends tax abatement for NS Investments to City Council

The Stacy Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to recommend forwarding the NS Investments tax abatement application to the City Council for a public hearing. The board also reviewed and revised the farmers market vendor application and flyer, approving the MN Grown listing blurb. Members agreed to volunteer to supervise the market this first year, and discussed adding a Facebook page and guest booths.

Thu Jan 30, 2025

City Council

Council meets in closed session to discuss employee complaint

The Stacy City Council is holding a special closed meeting to discuss personnel committee recommendations regarding an employee complaint. The meeting is closed under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on employee complaint, takes no public action

The City Council met in special session to consider an employee complaint. The council voted unanimously to enter a closed session under Minnesota Statutes for employee performance, then reconvened and adjourned without taking any public action. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

Wed Jan 22, 2025

Stacy Economic Development Authority

Stacy EDA to review tax abatement and farmers market grant

The Stacy Economic Development Authority will discuss a tax abatement application and a grant opportunity. The body is also reviewing the status of the farmers market.

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✓ Decided: SEDA supports NS Investments tax abatement, schedules Feb. 3 review

The Stacy Economic Development Authority voted to approve the December 4, 2024 minutes and the claims as presented. Members agreed to support a tax abatement application for NS Investments, scheduling a February 3, 2025 meeting to review updated numbers before recommending to the City Council. They declined to pursue the MDH Farmers Market grant because no association would be formed, and set the 2025 farmers market vendor fee at $25 with tentative Friday hours from June 12 to September 12.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Planning Commission

Consideration of potential variance, ATV tracks, site plan review

The agenda for the January 21, 2025, Planning Commission meeting lists PDF documents for a potential variance (Grand property), a draft on ATV and dirt bike tracks, and a site plan review. No further details on actions or decisions are provided in the agenda text.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission re-elects Ness as chair, Johnson as co-chair

The Stacy Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no final decisions on substantive matters. They re-elected Jim Ness as Chair and Jeff Johnson as Co-Chair, approved the December 17, 2024 minutes, and discussed a variance request for a pole barn at 35510 Grand Ave, which was not voted on. They also discussed regulating ATV/dirt bike tracks and recommended that the clerk's department draft a policy on site plan review for council approval.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

City Council

Peterson Companies relocation, permit ordinances, fee changes on agenda

The Stacy City Council will discuss and potentially vote on several ordinances, including amendments to conditional and interim use permits, and a fee schedule update. The council will also consider accepting donations, approving a temporary liquor license for Pheasants Forever, and receiving an engineer's report. A discussion on Peterson Companies' intent to move operations is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council votes to exit compost site agreement, sends notice to partner cities

The Stacy City Council voted to withdraw from the joint compost site agreement effective January 31, 2025, directing the clerk to send notice to the other cities and pay only expenses through that date. The council also approved several ordinances, including fee schedule amendments and conditional/interim use permit changes, and authorized the purchase of a new fire chief vehicle.