Staples public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Final Budget and Property Tax Levy. The body will consider adopting a total property tax levy of $1,125,000 and a new fee schedule for 2025.

• Proposed 2025 total property tax levy of $1,125,000
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 551 to regulate cannabis businesses
• One-time budget proposals including $1,000,000 for Community Center Renovations and $350,000 for a Storm Shelter
• Approval of 2025 licenses for Tobacco, Pawn Brokers, and Solid Waste Haulers
• Public Works Commission recommendation to set Interconnection Costs at $250

The Staples City Council approved the 2025 budget and the final property tax levy for 2024, along with the 2025 fee schedule. The council also adopted an ordinance regulating cannabis businesses and approved various licenses and agreements. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved Resolution 1976 Final Property Tax Levy for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1977 fee schedule for 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 551 regulating cannabis businesses (4-1-1, Case no, Miles abstained)
• Approved 2025 Solid Waste Haulers Licenses for G & T Sanitation, Long Prairie Sanitation, Waste Management (unanimous)
• Approved Pawn Broker's License for Like-Nu Pawn for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Tobacco Licenses for multiple businesses (5-1, Miles no)
• Approved agreement with MN Dept of Revenue for local sales/use tax collection (unanimous)

City Council

The Staples City Council will discuss and vote on several items including the first reading of an ordinance to regulate cannabis businesses, approval of 2025 legal services contracts, and a resolution to increase the fire relief association pension benefit. The council will also consider a write-off of $3,016.08 in utility bills, discuss the proposed 2025 city budget, and establish a task force to address feral cats.

• First reading of Ordinance 551 to regulate cannabis businesses and repeal chapter 16, article VII
• Consider approval of 2025 Legal Services Contract with Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. and Kyra Ladd
• Resolution 1974 approving increase in Staples Fire Relief Association Pension benefit level
• Write-off of utility bills totaling $3,016.08
• Consider establishing a task force to research and make recommendations regarding feral cats

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed assessment for the 2nd St NE Street and Utility Improvement Project, followed by a vote on Resolution 1972 to adopt the assessment. The council will also discuss amendments to City Code Chapter 6 regarding animals, consider a donation resolution, and review a request from Ottertail Ducks Unlimited to conduct bingo and raffle. Additionally, they will consider engaging CarlsonSV for 2024 audit services and act on budget adjustments and a commission appointment from the Public Works Commission.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 1972 for $306,901.16 assessment on 2nd St NE improvements
• Discussion of City Code Chapter 6 (Animals) with proposed amendments including administrative penalties
• Consideration of Resolution 1973 accepting a donation
• Engagement of CarlsonSV for 2024 audit services
• Budget adjustments totaling $40,000 for purchase of a Vac/Jetter truck and appointment of Chad Longbella to Public Works Commission

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider two resolutions to declare costs and order a proposed assessment for the 2nd St NE Street and Utility Improvement Project, with a total cost of $603,904 and $170,778 assessed to property owners. Other business includes a support request from the Staples Historical Society, a bingo permit for Sacred Heart Catholic Church, approval of a purchase agreement for a lot in Valley View, a Sunday liquor license for I Am Rare Presents LLC, and a discussion of City Code Chapter 6 on animals. The council will also set a canvass meeting date and approve the consent calendar.

• Resolutions 1970 and 1971: $603,904 2nd St NE street/utility project, $170,778 assessed to property owners over 20 years at 3% interest
• Purchase agreement with Shawn Boyd for Lot 1, Block 1, First Addition to Valley View Neighborhood
• Sunday on-sale liquor license for I Am Rare Presents LLC at 418 2nd Ave NE
• Discuss City Code Chapter 6 - Animals (stray cat feeding enforcement)
• Request by Sacred Heart Catholic Church to conduct bingo on November 24, 2024

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold a public hearing on delinquent utility assessments and consider several resolutions, including approval of a $324,330 water revenue note from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, appointment of election judges for the November 5 general election, and a grant agreement for airport improvements. They will also discuss an outdoor event request for a Christmas parade on November 30 and consider amendments to City Code Chapter 6 regarding animals.

• Public hearing on proposed assessments for delinquent utility bills
• Consider approval of resolution 1968 for a $324,330 water revenue note from MN PFA
• Consider approval of resolution 1967 appointing election judges for the 2024 general election
• Consider approval of resolution 1969 authorizing a MnDOT grant agreement for airport improvements
• Discuss City Code Chapter 6 – Animals

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider adopting Resolution 1965 to set a preliminary 2024 property tax levy of $1,125,099 and approving the 2025 preliminary city budget totaling $7,983,939 in expenditures. They will also set a Truth in Taxation hearing for December 10, 2024, and consider an outdoor event request for the Christmas Parade on November 30, 2024, and a raffle request from the Knights of Columbus. Additionally, the council will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME and the AFSCME 2024-2025 Labor Agreement.

• Consider Resolution 1965: adopt preliminary 2024 property tax levy collectible in 2025 totaling $1,125,099
• Consider approving 2025 preliminary city budget with total expenditures of $7,983,939 and set Truth in Taxation hearing for December 10, 2024
• Consider outdoor event request for Christmas Parade on November 30, 2024
• Consider request from Knights of Columbus to conduct a raffle on December 29, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Consider approval of MOU with AFSCME related to BMS Unit Clarification and Grievance resolution, and approval of AFSCME 2024-2025 Labor Agreement

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing federal grant agreements for airport expenses and T-hangar construction, calling a public hearing for delinquent utility bill assessments, and approving liquor licenses. They will also discuss a request from B&B’s Sports Bar & Grill for an early Sunday opening on October 6 for a Vikings game, and an outdoor event request from Beck's Burger Co. Additionally, the council will discuss the 2025 Preliminary Budget.

• Resolution 1960: authorize MnDOT agreement for federal airport expense reimbursement
• Resolution 1961: public hearing on proposed assessments for delinquent utility bills
• Resolutions 1963 & 1964: authorize AIP entitlement funds transfer and acceptance of grants for construction of a 6-unit T-hangar at Staples Municipal Airport
• Request from B&B’s Sports Bar & Grill to open at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 6 for Vikings game
• Discussion of 2025 Preliminary Budget

The Staples City Council approved several resolutions, including authorizing federal airport expense reimbursement, calling a public hearing for delinquent utility assessments, approving liquor licenses, and authorizing airport grant acceptance and fund transfers for a 6-unit T-hangar. The council also approved special event requests for B&B's Sports Bar & Grill and Beck's Burger Co., and heard presentations on the 2025 preliminary budget and commission minutes.

• Approved Resolution 1960 for MnDOT airport expense reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1961 calling public hearing on delinquent utility assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1962 approving liquor licenses (6-1, Miles no)
• Approved B&B's Sports Bar & Grill early opening for Vikings game (6-1, Miles no)
• Approved Beck's Burger Co. outdoor event with alcohol on city lot (6-1, Miles no)
• Approved Resolution 1963 for AIP entitlement funds transfer for T-hangar (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1963 for acceptance of FY 2024 AIP & AIG grants for T-hangar (unanimous)

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold the second reading and vote on Ordinance 550, which amends notice procedures for public nuisances including weed and grass removal. Other items include approving amendments to Valley View Neighborhood property restrictions, a request from Sacred Heart Catholic Church to hold bingo and a raffle, and a recommendation to sell a portion of Lot 8 to Lois & Jerome Kneisl. The council will also receive an update on the Community Concern for Youth program.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 550 amending public nuisance sections 18-1b(3) and 18-9(d)
• Consider approval of second amendment to declaration for Valley View Neighborhood common interest community
• Request from Sacred Heart Catholic Church to conduct bingo and raffle on October 27, 2024 at 310 4th St NE
• Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation to sell a portion of Lot 8, Block 1, First Addition (Valley View) to Lois & Jerome Kneisl
• Community Concern for Youth update with 2023-2024 program statistics and funding requests ($4,213 for 2024, $4,339 for 2025)

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, which outlines major infrastructure projects. They will also vote on second reading of Ordinance 549 for the sale of city property, first reading of Ordinance 550 amending public nuisance regulations, and approval of a School Resource Officer Agreement with the Staples-Motley School District. Additionally, a raffle request and setting a date for the 2025 Budget Workshop are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and approval of 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (including $6.97 million 2nd Street underground utility project)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 549 regarding sale of city property
• First reading of Ordinance 550 amending public nuisance regulations (Section 18-1b(3) and 18-9(d))
• Approval of 2024-2025 School Resource Officer Agreement with Staples-Motley School District
• Consider request from Wahoo Valley Area MDHA to conduct a raffle on October 12, 2024 at Timberlake Hotel

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider accepting the 2023 audit, approve Railroad Days event requests, schedule a public hearing for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, and not waive statutory tort liability limits. The council will also conduct a first reading of Ordinance 549 for the sale of property, approve a purchase agreement for a lot in Valley View, and consider a separation agreement.

• Accept 2023 audit and financial statements
• Consider first reading of Ordinance 549 regarding property sale
• Consider Purchase Agreement for Lot 1, Block 2, Valley View Neighborhood
• Approve Railroad Days events with street closures and outdoor liquor sales
• Consider approval of separation agreement

City Council

The council will consider the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 548, which establishes a moratorium on cannabis businesses. Other items include reviewing a MnDOT grant agreement for airport improvements and discussing lot sale policies in the Valley View Neighborhood. The meeting also includes appointing election judges for the August 13 Primary Election.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 548 (cannabis business moratorium)
• MnDOT grant agreement for airport improvement
• Appointment of election judges for the August 13, 2024 Primary Election
• Valley View Neighborhood lot sale policy discussion
• Approval of Resolution 1956 to accept a donation

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading for Ordinance 548, which proposes a moratorium on cannabis businesses. The council will also consider adopting Ordinance 547 to vacate portions of Spruce Drive and certain utility easements. Additionally, members will review the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 548 (cannabis business moratorium)
• Adoption of Ordinance 547 to vacate Spruce Drive portions and utility easements
• Resolution 1955 regarding funding for 6-unit T-Hangar construction
• 2024-2025 School Resource Officer Agreement with Central Lakes College

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of Spruce Drive and utility easements in the Valley View Neighborhood. Members will also consider scheduling a June 25 hearing for a cannabis business moratorium and reviewing the First Addition to Valley View Neighborhood Final Plat.

• Public hearing on vacating part of Spruce Drive and utility easements
• First reading of Ordinance 547 regarding Spruce Drive vacation
• Scheduling a June 25 public hearing for cannabis business moratorium
• Approval of ARMER Equipment Grant Program Agreement with Todd County
• Consideration of First Addition to Valley View Neighborhood Final Plat

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider a public hearing regarding the vacation of part of Spruce Drive and utility easements in the Valley View Neighborhood. The council is also reviewing bids for a new 6-unit hangar and participation in the Community Concern for Youth Program.

• Bids for construction of a 6-unit hangar
• Public hearing for Spruce Drive easement vacation
• Participation in Todd-Wadena Community Corrections Youth Program
• Facilities Use Agreement with Minnesota State (Central Lakes College)

City Council

The Council will review an electric rate study proposing increases of 7% in July 2024 and 5-7% annually through 2027. Other agenda items include the approval of annual liquor licenses and a labor agreement with AFSCME Local #3628. The meeting also includes consideration of a new City Council invocation policy.

• Proposed electric rate increases of 7% in July 2024 and 5-7% through 2027
• Approval of annual liquor licenses via Resolution 1949
• Adoption of labor agreement with AFSCME Local #3628 for 2024-2025
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 546 regarding property zoning
• Acceptance of a donation from Staples Rotary via Resolution 1950

City Council

The council will consider approving a bid for the 2nd St NE Street and Utility Improvement Project. Members will also discuss the City Council Invocation Policy and review a gambling permit request for a Knights of Columbus raffle.

• Bid acceptance for 2nd St NE Street and Utility Improvement Project (Resolution 1947)
• Gambling permit for Knights of Columbus raffle on August 18, 2024
• First reading of Ordinance 546 regarding a property zoning amendment
• Introduction of Wadena County Administrator CJ Holl
• Discussion of the City Council Invocation Policy

City Council

The Staples City Council will consider two resolutions to apply for state-linked grants totaling $60,000 for park playground upgrades and new civil defense sirens. The council will also approve plans for a sewer and watermain improvement project and authorize bids for a 6-unit airport T-hangar construction. Additionally, the meeting covers a street closure for the annual Bike Rodeo and recommendations for Charter Commission appointments.

• Resolution 1942: Apply for $10,000 Sourcewell grant for Lincoln and Wilson Park playground projects
• Resolution 1943: Apply for $50,000 Sourcewell grant to purchase new civil defense sirens
• Resolution 1945: Approve plans and authorize execution of a sewer and watermain improvement project
• Resolution 1944: Advertise bids until April 30 for construction of a 6-unit T-hangar
• Street closure on May 16 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Community Center parking lot, 4th Avenue, and Centennial Drive for the Bike Rodeo

City Council

The Staples City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed assessments for delinquent utility bills and consider Resolution 1938 to certify those unpaid charges to Todd County for property tax collection. The council will also review plans and authorize bids for the 2nd Street NE Street and Utility Improvement Project, accept a donation, and evaluate a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application for the Dower Lake Storm Shelter. These actions address local utility revenue recovery, planned infrastructure upgrades on a residential street, and potential funding for community storm safety.

• Public hearing on proposed assessments for non-payment of delinquent utility bills
• Resolution 1938 adopting assessment roll no. 342 to certify unpaid utility charges to Todd County
• Resolution 1939 approving plans and authorizing bids for the 2nd Street NE Street and Utility Improvement Project
• Resolution 1940 accepting a donation
• Dower Lake Storm Shelter Grant Application under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Resolution 1941)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the 2nd St NE Street and Utility Improvement Project. The council will consider resolutions to order improvements, prepare final plans, and apply for a loan through the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority.

• Public hearing on 2nd St NE Street and Utility Improvement Project ($650,834 estimated cost)
• Consideration of loan application to Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (Resolution 1936)
• Gambling permit for Sacred Heart Area School raffle at 324 4th St NE
• Approval of Lakes Area S.W.A.T. Mutual Aid Agreement
• Water Supply Plan recommendation from the Public Works Commission

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting policies for the Small Cities Development Program regarding residential and commercial rehabilitation. The agenda also includes requests for gambling permits and a public hearing on proposed assessments for delinquent utility bills.

• Adoption of Small Cities Development Program policies for housing and commercial rehab
• Gambling permit request for Ottertail Ducks Unlimited at Beck’s Burger Co
• Gambling permit request for Minnesota Fishing Museum at Monte Azul Mexican Bar & Grill
• Public hearing on proposed assessments for delinquent utility bills
• Rezoning recommendation for the ValleyView neighborhood from R-3 to R-1

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a feasibility report for the 2024 2nd St NE Street and Utility Improvement Project. This project involves replacing streets, sidewalks, storm drainage, sewer, and water services. A public hearing regarding these improvements is scheduled for March 12, 2024.

• 2024 2nd St NE Street and Utility Improvement Project estimated at $650,834
• Resolution 1927 appointing election judges for the March 5 Presidential Nomination Primary
• Resolution 1928 accepting donations of $44,000 from Staples Relief Association and $500 from Julie & Norman Krause for fire equipment
• Gambling permit for Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 310 4th St NE for March 24, 2024
• Temporary liquor license for Sacred Heart Area School for May 4, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an order to remove hazardous buildings and debris at 221 Dakota Ave SE. The agenda also includes reviewing the annual fire report and considering a street improvement project report.

• Public hearing for notice to remove hazardous buildings at 22 and 221 Dakota Ave SE
• Consideration of Resolution 1925 regarding the removal of hazardous buildings
• Presentation of the Annual Staples Fire Report by Fire Chief Cole Yungbauer
• Approval of a gambling permit for Lakewood Health System raffle on May 3, 2024
• Consideration of Resolution 1926 regarding the 2nd Street NE Street and Utility Improvement Project

City Council

The City Council is considering the adoption of the Wadena County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan to maintain eligibility for FEMA grants. The agenda also includes designating official bank depositories and reviewing various commission appointments.

• Adoption of Resolution 1923 (Wadena County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan)
• Designation of Staples World as the official city newspaper
• Adoption of Resolution 1924 designating official bank depositories
• Public hearing scheduling for hazardous building removal at 221 Dakota Ave SE
• Review of 2nd St NE water main project and 4th St SW sewer main recommendations