Staples public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider approving an on-sale, off-sale, and Sunday on-sale liquor license for The Boxcar at 102 4th St NE, and will set 2023 part-time and seasonal staff wages. The agenda also includes approval of the consent calendar (minutes and bills) and routine reports.

• Consider approval of on-sale, off-sale, and Sunday on-sale liquor license for The Boxcar at 102 4th St NE
• Consider approval of 2023 part-time and seasonal staff wages (rates listed for lifeguards, park rangers, community center staff, etc.)
• Consent calendar includes minutes from December 13, 2022, and payment of bills totaling $87,207.03 plus $3,919.00 in payroll

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2023 final budget and property tax levy, which remains flat at $1,070,500. The council will also consider enacting a local sales and use tax (Ordinance 541) and declaring a slum and blighted area. Other items include certifying unpaid nuisance charges, approving the 2023 fee schedule, and issuing various licenses and contracts.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2023 Final Budget and Property Tax Levy (Resolution 1888) – levy unchanged at $1,070,500
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 541 enacting a local sales and use tax
• Consider Resolution 1889 to declare a slum and blighted area
• Consider approval of 2023 Legal Services Contract with Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A.
• Consider approval of Off Sale Liquor License for Still Lefty's LLC at 425 2nd St NE

The City Council approved the 2023 budget totaling $9,603,157 and the final property tax levy. The council also adopted a local sales and use tax and declared a slum and blighted area to qualify for development grants.

• Approved 2023 Budget of $9,603,157 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1888 Final Property Tax Levy for 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 541 enacting a local sales and use tax (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1889 declaring slum and blighted area (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1887 certifying unpaid nuisance charges in Todd County (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Tobacco Licenses (4-1)
• Approved Off-Sale Liquor License for Still Lefty’s LLC (4-1)
• Approved long term lease agreement with Verizon for water tower space (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold the first reading of Ordinance 541, which would enact a local sales and use tax to fund renovation of the Staples Community Center, as authorized by the state legislature and approved by voters on November 8, 2022. The council will also consider resolutions to set a public hearing on nuisance violation assessments and to accept a donation from the Staples Relief Association. A presentation from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities is scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance 541 enacting a local sales and use tax for the Staples Community Center renovation
• Consideration of Resolution 1885 calling for a public hearing on proposed assessments for non-payment of nuisance violations
• Consideration of Resolution 1886 accepting a donation from the Staples Relief Association
• Presentation by Elizabeth Wefel, Senior Attorney, Flaherty & Hood, regarding the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

The City Council approved the first reading of a local sales and use tax ordinance and called for a public hearing on nuisance violation assessments. The council also accepted a donation for fire equipment and approved a list of bills.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 541 enacting a local sales and use tax (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1885 calling for a public hearing on proposed assessments for non-payment of nuisance violations (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1886 accepting $26,289.03 donation from Staples Fire Department Relief Association for fire equipment (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar of November 8, 2022 minutes and payment of bills (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider a $3,024 donation request from Hilltop Regional Kitchen for 2023. The council will also approve the consent calendar, including minutes from October 25, 2022, and payment of bills totaling $208,889.33. Committee reports from the Staples Economic Development Authority and Public Works Commission will be presented.

• Consider 2023 donation request for Hilltop Regional Kitchen for $3,024
• Approve consent calendar including payment of bills totaling $208,889.33
• Canvassing of 2022 election results scheduled for November 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
• Committee reports from Staples Economic Development Authority and Public Works Commission

The City Council approved a donation request for the 2023 Hilltop Regional Kitchen and authorized the payment of bills. The meeting also included reports from the Economic Development Authority and the Public Works Commission.

• Approved 2023 Hilltop Regional Kitchen donation request of $3,024 (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented for November 8, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 (6-0)

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold the final reading and vote on Ordinance 540, which establishes licensing requirements for mobile food and vending units. The council will also consider hiring CarlsonSV for the 2022 audit services. The agenda includes approval of consent items and committee reports.

• Final reading and adoption of Ordinance 540 Mobile Food Unit Licensing
• Consider engagement of CarlsonSV for 2022 Audit Services for $28,700
• Approval of consent calendar including payment of bills totaling $84,621.18

The City Council approved a new ordinance for mobile food unit licensing and accepted an engagement letter for 2022 audit services. The council also approved the payment of bills and the meeting agenda.

• Approved Ordinance 540 Mobile Food Unit Licensing (6-0)
• Accepted CarlsonSV letter of engagement for 2022 Audit Services (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented for October 25, 2022 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a mobile food unit ordinance and election judge appointments. Discussions also include potential extensions for the Valley View Lot purchase price and grant writing services.

• Agreement for grant writing services with Central Minnesota Housing Partnership
• First reading of Ordinance 540 regarding Mobile Food Unit Licensing
• Resolution 1884 appointing Election Judges for the November 8, 2022 General Election
• Extension of Valley View Lot purchase price to Spring 2023
• Presentation of 2021 audit and financial statement by Dean Birkeland, CPA

The council accepted the 2021 audit and financial statements, noting the general fund balance was 44% of expenditures. It approved selling three lots in Valley View Neighborhood for $10,000 with required improvements by June 2023. A grant writing agreement with Central Minnesota Housing Partnership and first reading of a mobile food unit licensing ordinance were also approved. Meeting schedule changes and election judge appointments were made.

• Accepted 2021 audit and financial statements (4-0)
• Approved sale of Lots 19, 21, 22 in Valley View Neighborhood for $10,000 with $50,000 improvements by June 15, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved grant writing agreement with Central Minnesota Housing Partnership for Small Cities Development Program (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 540 Mobile Food Unit Licensing (4-0)
• Moved regular meeting to 8:01 p.m. on November 8, 2022 and set election canvas for November 14 at 12:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1884 appointing election judges for 2022 General Election (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed 2023 preliminary city budget and a resolution to adopt the preliminary property tax levy. Additional items include requests for special business hours, conditional use permits, and bingo events.

• Resolution 1882: Preliminary property tax levy of $1,070,500
• Proposed 2023 City Budget discussion
• B & B’s Sports Bar & Grill Sunday opening request
• Conditional use permit for meat cutting and butchery business
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church bingo requests

The council approved Resolution 1882 setting the preliminary 2022 property tax levy at $1,070,500, collectible in 2023, and adopted the 2023 preliminary city budget with a Truth in Taxation hearing set for December 13, 2022. Other actions included allowing Sunday liquor sales at 8:30 a.m. on October 2 for a Vikings game, approving a conditional use permit for a meat cutting business in an industrial zone, and authorizing bingo events at Sacred Heart Church. The council also approved a letter of intent for state active transportation funding.

• Approved preliminary $1.07M property tax levy for 2023 (6-0)
• Approved 2023 preliminary city budget; Truth in Taxation hearing set for Dec 13 (6-0)
• Allowed Sunday liquor license holders to open at 8:30 a.m. on Oct 2 for Vikings game (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for meat cutting/butchery business in Industrial Zone with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Sacred Heart Catholic Church bingo on Oct 30 and Nov 20 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1883 for letter of intent to apply for Minnesota Active Transportation Infrastructure Program funding (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss invoicing and assessing landowners for Airview Drive paving and a reconstruction agreement for 4th Street NE. The body will also review raffle requests and donations involving fire departments.

• Invoicing and assessing landowners for Airview Drive paving based on a $28,400 project
• Approval of 4th Street NE Reconstruction Agreement with Bolten & Menk
• Raffle request from Wahoo Valley Chapter of MN Deer Hunters Association for October 8, 2022
• Raffle request from Knights of Columbus for December 27, 2022
• Resolution 1881 to accept donations from the Staples Fire Relief Association

The council approved the invoicing and assessment of benefitting landowners for the paving of Airview Drive, and approved a reconstruction agreement with Bolton & Menk for Fourth Street NE. It also approved raffle permits for the Wahoo Valley Chapter of Minnesota Deer Hunters Association and the Knights of Columbus, and accepted a donation from the Staples Fire Relief Association via Resolution 1881. Surplus SCBAs were donated to the Motley Fire Department.

• Approved invoicing and assessment of benefitting landowners for Airview Drive paving (5-0)
• Approved Fourth Street NE Reconstruction Agreement with Bolton & Menk (5-0)
• Approved Wahoo Valley Chapter of Minnesota Deer Hunters Association raffle on October 8, 2022 at Timberlake Hotel (4-1)
• Approved Knights of Columbus raffle on December 27, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 1881 accepting donation from Staples Fire Relief Association (4-1)
• Donated surplus SCBAs to Motley Fire Department (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to fund the Community Concern for Youth program. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding Airview Drive paving and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Resolution 1880: $4,090 contribution to Todd-Wadena Community Concern for Youth
• Public Hearing: Paving of Airview Drive
• Public Hearing: 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Consideration of 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreements
• Parks & Recreation Board: Seasonal camper winter storage and waiver

The council approved the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College and Staples-Motley ISD #2170. They also approved Resolution 1880 authorizing participation with the Community Concern for Youth Program, appointed two members to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and authorized seasonal camper winter storage and waiver. A public hearing was held for the paving of Airview Drive, and law enforcement chiefs and sheriffs discussed recruitment and retention challenges.

• Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College and Staples-Motley ISD #2170 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1880 authorizing participation with Community Concern for Youth Program (unanimous)
• Appointed Kurt Wilson and Michael Logajan to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized seasonal camper winter storage and waiver (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from August 9, 2022, and payment of bills totaling $207,580.56 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a purchase agreement with Haglin Revocable Trust for Outlot A in the Valley View Neighborhood. The body is also considering school resource officer agreements with Central Lakes College.

• Purchase agreement with Haglin Revocable Trust for Outlot A Valley View Neighborhood
• 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College
• Payment of bills totaling $456,807.50 and $21,928.43

The Staples City Council approved the purchase of Outlot A in the Valley View Neighborhood from the Haglin Revocable Trust. It also tabled the 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College until the SRO agreement from Staples-Motley School District is received. The council approved the agenda, consent calendar (including minutes and bill payments), and adjourned.

• Approved purchase agreement with Haglin Revocable Trust for Outlot A in Valley View Neighborhood (5-0)
• Tabled 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College (4-1)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including July 26 minutes and bill payments (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned at 8:47 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Plan and potential public hearings for that plan and the paving of Airview Drive. The body is also considering approvals for Railroad Days event logistics and a labor agreement with AFSCME.

• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan review
• Public hearing scheduling for paving of Airview Drive
• Union Labor Agreement with AFSCME for 2022-2023
• Ordinance 539 regarding the sale of property
• Resolution 1879 appointing Election Judges for August 9, 2022

The Staples City Council approved the 2022 Railroad Days requests, changed the August 9 meeting start time to 8:01 p.m., set public hearings for August 23 on the Capital Improvement Plan and Airview Drive paving, appointed election judges, adopted Ordinance 539, and approved the 2022-2023 AFSCME union labor agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 Railroad Days requests (5-0)
• Changed August 9 Council meeting start time to 8:01 p.m. (5-0)
• Set public hearing for August 23 on Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Set public hearing for August 23 on Airview Drive paving (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1879 appointing Election Judges for August 9 Primary (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 539 amending Ordinance 538 on property sale (5-0)
• Approved Union Labor Agreement with AFSCME for 2022-2023 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and a proposal to impose a sales and use tax to fund Community Center renovations. The body is also considering a special election and the sale of city property.

• Resolution 1878: Imposition of sales and use tax and issuance of bonds for Community Center renovation
• Ordinance 539: Proposed sale of city property in the Northeast Quarter of Section 35 for $1.00
• Review of the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Decision on whether to waive monetary limits on statutory liability for insurance coverage
• Payment of bills totaling $122,425.74 and $19,672.51

The Staples City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 539 to amend property sale rules and passed Resolution 1878 to impose a sales and use tax and issue bonds for Community Center renovation, calling a special election. The council also approved the consent calendar, bills, and declined to waive statutory liability limits. No substantive decisions were made on Second Street reconstruction or water main projects, which were only discussed.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 28 minutes and bills (6-0)
• Approved not waiving statutory liability insurance limits (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 539 amending property sale ordinance (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1878 for sales/use tax and bonds for Community Center renovation, calling special election (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:54 p.m. (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a reconstruction agreement for Fourth Street NE and several local business requests. The meeting also addressed community concerns regarding the procurement of boulevard trees from local nurseries.

• Approved Fourth Street NE Reconstruction agreement with Bolton & Menk
• Approved Ordinance 538 regarding the sale of property
• Approved Resolution 1877 accepting a donation from the Staples Lions Club
• Approved William Slater to operate a taxicab service within the City of Staples
• Approved Lefty’s Bar & Grill request to expand its outside patio area

The Staples City Council approved the consent calendar, including minutes from June 14 and payment of bills totaling $431,340.71. The council also received updates on the new playground equipment for Lincoln Park and Dower Lake, which has shipped, and sun shade sails to be installed before July 4. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 14 minutes and bill payments (5-0, Etzler abstained)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $431,340.71

City Council

The City Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance to sell city property for $1.00. The body is also reviewing a request for Lefty's Bar & Grill to expand its patio and a proposal for 4th Street NE reconstruction.

• Ordinance 538: Sale of city property for $1.00
• Resolution 1877: Acceptance of $500 donation from Staples Lions Club for Bike Rodeo
• Request for Still Lefty's DBA Lefty's Bar & Grill to expand north patio area
• Public Works Commission proposal for 4th Street NE Reconstruction
• Approval for William Slater to operate a Taxicab service

The Staples City Council approved the Fourth Street NE Reconstruction agreement with Bolton & Menk as presented, with Councilmember Case voting no. The council also adopted Ordinance 538 regarding the sale of property, accepted a donation from the Staples Lions Club, authorized transaction authority for Jessica Strege, approved a taxicab service for William Slater, and approved an outdoor patio expansion for Lefty's Bar & Grill. All other motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Fourth Street NE Reconstruction agreement with Bolton & Menk (5-1, Case no)
• Adopted Ordinance 538 regarding sale of property (unanimous)
• Accepted donation from Staples Lions Club via Resolution 1877 (unanimous)
• Authorized Jessica Strege transaction authority at First International Bank and Trust (unanimous)
• Approved William Slater to operate taxicab service (unanimous)
• Approved Lefty's Bar & Grill patio expansion to easterly edge of building (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bill payments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a first reading of an ordinance to sell specific real estate for $1.00. Other items include accepting donations from JCI, approving liquor licenses, and adjusting a budget account due to increased costs.

• First reading of Ordinance 538 regarding the sale of property for $1.00
• Resolution 1876 accepting $2,000 from JCI for playground equipment and $500 each for Bike Rodeo and Paint the Town
• Budget adjustment to increase account 61.4940.4580 from $230,000 to $295,000
• Approval of 2022-2023 liquor licenses
• Removal of Darci Odden as an authorized signer for City of Staples accounts at First International Bank

The Staples City Council approved the consent calendar, including $503,980.03 in bills, and the 2022-2023 annual liquor licenses (4-1). It also approved the first reading of Ordinance 538 for property sale, Resolution 1879 accepting JCI donations, reinstated the intergovernmental relations committee, and approved a budget adjustment for transformers.

• Approved consent calendar with $503,980.03 in bills (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 538 for property sale (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1879 accepting JCI donations (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 annual liquor licenses (4-1)
• Reinstated intergovernmental relations committee (5-0)
• Appointed Etzler, Case, Jewison to intergovernmental relations committee (5-0)
• Removed Darci Odden as authorized signer from bank accounts (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for account 61.4940.4580 from $230,000 to $295,000 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the draft of the Wellhead Protection Plan, Part II. The agenda also includes considerations for a raffle permit and various municipal resolutions.

• Public Hearing: Draft of the Wellhead Protection Plan, Part II
• Raffle permit consideration: Knights of Columbus 1803 for August 21st at Sacred Heart Area School
• Resolution 1874: Accepting donations
• Resolution 1875: Master partnership contract with MnDOT
• Public Works Commission report: Reconstruction of county state aid highway 43

The Staples City Council approved paving Airview Drive and assessing costs to affected properties, and approved an agreement for reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 43. They also approved a raffle permit for Knights of Columbus, accepted donations via Resolution 1874, and approved a Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT via Resolution 1875. All votes were unanimous except the raffle permit, which passed 5-1.

• Approved paving Airview Drive and assessing costs to affected properties (unanimous)
• Approved agreement for reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 43 (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permit for Knights of Columbus 1803 on August 21 at Sacred Heart Area School (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 1874 accepting donations from Staples Fire Relief Association and Lakewood Health System (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1875 approving Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bill payments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss purchase agreements for multiple lots in the Valley View Neighborhood. The body is also considering a facilities use agreement and a temporary road closure for a community event.

• Purchase Agreement with DHC of Lakes Area Inc. for Lots 26, 15 & 2, Block 1, Valley View Neighborhood
• Purchase Agreement with Greg Ziegler and Luke Patton for Lots 17 & 18, Block 1, Valley View Neighborhood
• Road closure of Community Center parking lot, 4th Avenue, and connecting road to Centennial Drive on May 12 from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
• Facilities Use Agreement with Minnesota State and CLC
• Rental Agreement with Wadena Whirlaways for $75.00 per month

The Staples City Council approved several routine items, including consent calendar, bills, a facilities use agreement, two land purchase agreements, a road closure for a bike rodeo, and a rental agreement. All motions passed unanimously with no opposition.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar and bills totaling $90,703.96 (4-0)
• Approved Facilities Use Agreement with Minnesota State and CLC (4-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement with DHC of Lakes Area Inc. for Lots 26, 15 & 2, Block 1, Valley View Neighborhood (4-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement with Zieton, LLP for Lots 17 & 18, Block 1, Valley View Neighborhood (4-0)
• Approved road closure for Bike Rodeo on May 12, 4-8 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved Wadena Whirlaways Community Center Rental Agreement 2022-2023 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including the adoption of an ordinance for property sales and resolutions regarding federal funds. Discussions include American Rescue Plan Act revenue loss allowances and airport expense reimbursements.

• Adoption of Ordinance 537 regarding the sale of various lots in the Valley View Neighborhood
• Resolution 1872 to elect a $327,846.70 standard allowance under the American Rescue Plan Act
• Resolution 1873 authorizing an agreement with MnDOT for federal airport expenses reimbursement
• Purchase Agreement with DHC of Lakes Area Inc. for specific lots in Vetschs Addition
• Determination of sale prices for single family lots in Valley View Neighborhood

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including a resolution regarding local housing decision-making and the first reading of an ordinance for property sales. Additional items include liquor license approvals and the acceptance of various donations.

• Resolution 1870 supporting housing and local decision-making authority
• First reading of Ordinance 537 regarding the sale of property in Valley View Neighborhood
• Resolution 1871 accepting donations from Initiative Foundation, Staples Rotary Club, and Sourcewell
• Transfer of Shellabarger's Addition lots contingent on title and $2,500 back tax payment
• Liquor license considerations for Lefty’s and Staples Off Sale Liquor at 423 2nd Ave NE

The Staples City Council approved two liquor licenses for Lefty's and Staples Off Sale Liquor, both at 423 2nd Ave NE, with Councilmember Miles voting no on each. The council also passed Resolution 1870 supporting housing and local decision-making authority, approved the first reading of Ordinance 537 regarding the sale of property, and accepted a donation resolution. Additionally, the council accepted the transfer of four lots in Shellabargers Addition contingent on clean title and authorized payment of approximately $2,500 in back taxes.

• Approved On Sale and Sunday On Sale liquor license for Lefty's (6-1)
• Approved Off Sale liquor license for Staples Off Sale Liquor (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 1870 supporting housing and local decision-making authority (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 537 regarding sale of property (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1871 accepting donations (7-0)
• Accepted transfer of Lots 1-4, Block 14, Shellabargers Addition contingent on clean title, authorized ~$2,500 back taxes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a tourism marketing agreement with LEAP and a technology support contract with Avenu Enterprise Solutions, LLC. The body will also consider resolutions regarding election polling places and a donation from Lakewood Health System.

• Tourism Marketing Agreement with LEAP involving 95% of gross lodging tax proceeds
• Agreement for application hosting and technology support services with Avenu Enterprise Solutions, LLC
• Resolution 1868 establishing precincts and polling places for election boundaries
• Resolution 1869 accepting a donation from Lakewood Health System
• Temporary liquor license for Sacred Heart Area School and a Pawnbroker License

The Staples City Council approved the Tourism Marketing Agreement with LEAP and accepted its proposed 2022 budget, which was nearly doubled through grants. The council also approved several routine items, including Resolution 1868 on precincts and polling places, a pawnbroker license for Like-Nu Pawn, an agreement with Avenu Enterprise Solutions, Resolution 1869 accepting a donation from Lakewood Health System, and a temporary liquor license for Sacred Heart Area School. All votes were unanimous except for the liquor license, which passed 3-1 with Councilmember Miles voting no.

• Approved Tourism Marketing Agreement with LEAP and 2022 budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1868 establishing precincts and polling places (4-0)
• Approved Pawnbroker License for Like-Nu Pawn for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Avenu Enterprise Solutions for application hosting and tech support (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1869 accepting donation from Lakewood Health System (4-0)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Sacred Heart Area School for May 7, 2022 (3-1)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to amend dwelling dimensions and placement requirements. They are also considering a $10,000 application for playground equipment projects and accepting various donations.

• Ordinance 534: amendments to single-family and multifamily dwelling dimensions
• Resolution 1866: acceptance of a $1,000 donation from Leonard “Pat” Miller Memorial
• Resolution 1867: $10,000 application for Lincoln Park and Dower Lake Playground Projects
• 2021 Audit Engagement Letter with CarlsonSV
• Gambling permit for Lakewood Health System raffle on April 29, 2022

The Staples City Council approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 534, amending City Code Sections 109-72, 109-73, and 109-118. The council also approved several resolutions, including accepting a donation for the Community Center and authorizing a grant application for playground projects. Additionally, two gambling permits were approved, and the 2021 Audit Engagement Letter was accepted.

• Adopted Ordinance 534 amending City Code Sections 109-72, 109-73, 109-118 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1866 accepting donation from Leonard 'Pat' Miller Memorial for Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1867 authorizing application for 2022 Sourcewell community match funds for Lincoln and Dower Lake playground projects (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Audit Engagement Letter with CarlsonSV (unanimous)
• Approved Lakewood Health System gambling permit for raffle on April 29, 2022 (4-1, Miles no)
• Approved Sacred Heart Church gambling permit for bingo on April 10 and November 20, 2022 (4-1, Miles no)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from February 8, 2022, and payment of bills totaling $89,443.78 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss adopting an ordinance regarding recreation vehicle occupancy on residential lots and a lease for a parking lot. The body is also considering the acceptance of a $60,000 donation for fire department equipment and airport grant agreements.

• Ordinance 536: Limits occupancy of recreation vehicles or campers on residential lots to 10 days per calendar year
• Resolution 1865: Acceptance of $60,000 donation from Staples Fire Department Relief Association for equipment
• Lease Agreement with Joel & Diane Ulring for a parking lot by the community electronic sign
• Airport Rescue Grant Agreement (Grant No. 3-27-0145-018-2022)
• Amendment #2 to State of Minnesota Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant #1033552

The Staples City Council approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 536, amending City Code Section 109-120(a)(2). They also approved a lease agreement with Joel and Diana Ulring for the parking lot by the community center sign, accepted a donation from the Staples Fire Department Relief Association via Resolution 1865, and approved the Airport Rescue Grant Agreement and Amendment #2 to the State of Minnesota Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant. Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission were made, and the consent calendar including minutes and bill payments was approved.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bills (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 536 amending City Code Section 109-120(a)(2) (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Joel and Diana Ulring for parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1865 accepting donation from Staples Fire Department Relief Association (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Rescue Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to State of Minnesota Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant #1033552 (unanimous)
• Appointed Lindsey Hirschey and Diane Archer to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the first reading of Ordinance 536 and a proposal to subdivide parcel #38-0014500 into two parcels. The meeting also includes the presentation of the 2021 Annual Staples Fire Report and the approval of 2022 Fire Officers.

• First reading of Ordinance 536 amending City Code Section 109-120(a)(2)
• Proposed minor subdivision of parcel #38-0014500 to create two parcels
• Approval of Fire Officers for 2022
• Payment of bills totaling $154,674.42 and $4,224.85

The Staples City Council approved the 2022 fire officers and the first reading of Ordinance 536 amending City Code Section 109-120(a)(2). It also approved a minor subdivision of parcel #38-0014500. The fire chief reported 80 calls in 2021 and full staffing expected by March. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bills (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Fire Officers (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 536 amending City Code Section 109-120(a)(2) (6-0)
• Approved minor subdivision of parcel #38-0014500 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on a zoning amendment and appoint members to various city boards and commissions. The body will also designate official depositories for 2022 and name an official newspaper.

• Ordinance 535: Proposed rezoning of 8.7 acres north of Warner Road and 400 feet east of 8th Street from R-4 Residential Mobile Home to R-3 Multi-Family Housing
• Resolution No. 1864: Designation of official depositories for 2022
• Appointment of Mayor and City Administrator to the Staples Firefighter’s Relief Association Board of Trustees
• Designation of Staples World as the official newspaper
• Payment of bills totaling $663,382.17, including $558,150.00 to US Bank

The Staples City Council approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 535, amending the zoning of property. The council also approved the consent calendar, designated Staples World as the official newspaper, approved Resolution 1864 for official depositories, and made appointments to commissions and boards. A Planning and Zoning Commission seat remains vacant.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bill payments (6-0, Etzler abstained)
• Designated Staples World as official newspaper for 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1864 designating official depositories (6-0)
• Approved appointments to Commissions, Boards, and Offices (6-0)
• Appointed Mayor Etzler and City Administrator Nelsen to Firefighter's Relief Association Board (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 535 amending zoning of property (6-0)