St. Michael public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council held a Truth in Taxation hearing to review the 2024 levy and budget preparation. The City Administrator explained property tax capacity, the homestead exclusion, and the factors influencing the total tax levy.

• Proposed 2024 city tax levy of $8,857,242
• Approval of MacIver Avenue Improvements Change Order #1 and Pay Estimate #5
• Approval of WWTF Materials Testing Contract and Change Order #1
• Approval of budget for one ton dump truck purchase
• Approval of liquor licenses for Home Grown Eats & Greens

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding a new 52,408 square foot facility with outdoor storage at Naber Business Park and potential ordinance amendments for retail sales in the Public-Institutional District. The meeting also includes discussions on residential setbacks for Foxtail Meadows.

• Site Plan & CUP for B&D Plumbing: 52,408 SF building and outdoor storage at Naber Business Park
• Ordinance Amendment: Allowing retail sales as a Conditional Use in the Public-Institutional District
• CUP for Retail Sales: Proposed use at 23 Main St N (St. Michael Historic Church)
• Discussion: Foxtail Meadows product types, setbacks, and living area requirements

Council

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to review updates on the Naber Business Park and conduct discussions regarding downtown property surveys. The meeting also includes a scheduled tour of The Dylan apartments at 11910 Town Center Drive NE.

• Naber Business Park discussion
• Downtown Property Surveys
• Tour of The Dylan Apartments at 11910 Town Center Drive NE

City Council

The Council will consider several routine items including street improvements, vehicle purchases, and developer security releases. The agenda also includes a Truth In Taxation hearing and reports from the Sheriff's Office and City Administrator.

• Change Order #1 and Pay Estimate #5 for Maclver Avenue Improvements
• Pay Estimate #3 for Naber Business Park
• Purchase of a budgeted one-ton dump truck
• Purchase of a used State of Minnesota surplus patch trailer
• Liquor licenses for Home Grown Eats & Greens

City Council

The City Council meeting agenda includes several items for approval, notably a $64,405 purchase of a Caterpillar generator for the Main Lift Station. The council will also review various residential additions, street name approvals, and infrastructure funding requests.

• Purchase of 150 KW Caterpillar generator for Main Lift Station for $64,405
• Approval of Final Plat for Legacy Bay Farms 5" Addition
• Support for 2023 LRIP funding pursuit for Lander Avenue
• Approval of street names for Larabee Meadows Subdivision
• Lander Avenue Geotechnical Exploration Services Contract

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a final plat for the Legacy Bay Farms 5th Addition, which includes 57 lots and several outlots. The commission will also discuss a lot reconfiguration at 10560 31st Place NE.

• Final Plat: Legacy Bay Farms 5th Addition (57 lots including townhomes, villas, and single-family homes)
• Lot Reconfiguration: 10560 31st Place NE
• Project updates and lot inventory discussion

Council

The Economic Development Authority will meet to receive an update on Naber Business Park and review various project updates. The meeting also includes a scheduled tour of Dale’s Auto at 13100 43rd Street NE.

• Naber Business Park Update
• Project Updates
• Tour of Dale’s Auto (1300 43rd Street NE)

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to officially recognize Shop STMA Week. The proclamation encourages residents to support local businesses during the designated week.

• Resolution 10-24-23-02: Proclamation of Shop STMA Week (November 17-23, 2023)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items for approval via the consent agenda. These include a minor subdivision request, an escrow release for Connect Church, and a pay estimate for the MacIver Ave Improvements Project.

• Minor Subdivision approval for 7030 30th Street NE
• Connect Church Parking Lot Escrow Release
• Pay Estimate No. 4 for MacIver Ave Improvements Project
• Approval of September 26 Council meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Commission reviewed several public hearing items, including a rezoning request for Baysinger Green and a setback variance for 413 Main Street S. They also discussed potential ordinance changes regarding fabric accessory structures.

• Recommended approval of Baysinger Green subdivision rezoning from A-1 to RR
• Recommended approval of a lot width variance for Baysinger Green to allow 106.5 feet instead of 150 feet
• Recommended approval of a 25-foot rear yard setback variance for a detached garage at 413 Main Street S
• Recommended approval of a one-year Special Home Occupation Permit for a microschool at 9771 10th Street NE
• Decided against amending the ordinance to allow fabric accessory structures

Council

The Economic Development Authority will review updates regarding downtown properties, including surveys and pricing. The meeting also includes an update on the October Manufacturing Month Breakfast.

• Downtown Properties – Survey and Pricing
• October Manufacturing Month Breakfast Update
• Approval of July 26, 2023, minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including a replacement mower purchase and utility vehicle acquisition. The meeting also includes updates on the 2024 preliminary budget levy and the Lander Avenue Project.

• Resolution #09-12-23-02: Purchase of Toro Groundsmaster 4010-D Mower for $113,807.71
• Rezoning and preliminary/final plat for Baysinger Green
• Pay Estimate No. 3 for MacIver Ave Improvements Project
• Pay Estimate No. 1 for WWTP Project
• Approval of preliminary 2024 Budget Levy

Planning Commission

The September 6, 2023, meeting agenda includes public hearings for a special home occupation permit at 9771 10th Street NE and a rezoning request for Baysinger Green at 5820 Parnell Ave NE. The Commission will also discuss accessory structure design ordinances and subdivision concept plans.

• Special Home Occupation Permit for Inner Circle Education, LLC (9771 10 .th Street NE)
• Rezoning, Preliminary/Final Plat & Variance for Baysinger Green (5820 Parnell Ave NE)
• Variance to Rear Yard Setback for Accessory Structure (413 Main Street South)
• Ordinance Amendment Inquiry regarding Accessory Structure Design/Materials
• Subdivision Concept Plan for 15th/County #19

City Council

The St. Michael City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including the 2024 police services contract with Wright County and several escrow/letter of credit releases. They will also hold a public hearing on vacating easements for RISE, review a preliminary/final plat for The Hideout, and discuss an ordinance interpretation on pools and spas. The agenda includes a follow-up on the 2024 preliminary budget and setting a joint governance meeting.

• Resolution #08-22-23-04: Approving 2024 Police Services Contract with Wright County
• Public Hearing: Vacation of Easements for RISE
• The Hideout — Preliminary/Final Plat and Site Plan
• Ordinance Interpretation — Pools/Spas
• 2024 Preliminary Budget Follow-Up

City Council

The City Council will consider several development items, including site plans for Chipotle and Starbucks and a final plat for Foxtail Meadows 2nd Addition. The agenda also includes updates on the wastewater treatment facility and street reconstruction projects.

• PUD Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits for Chipotle and Starbucks drive-thru services
• Final Plat approval for Foxtail Meadows 2nd Addition
• Pay Estimate No. 3 for 2023 Street Recon Project
• Pay Estimate No. 2 for MacIver Ave Improvements Project
• Change Order No. 2 for TH 241 Trail at Oakwood Parkway Project

The Council approved several resolutions for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project, including a biosolids storage cover. An amended PUD plan for Riverview Preserve was approved to replace townhomes with single-family lots. The Council also approved a series of consent agenda items including site plans and liquor licenses.

• Approved Biosolids Storage Cover Quote for Wastewater Treatment Facility (All aye)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade (All aye)
• Approved Contract Amendment #2 for Wastewater Treatment Facility design (All aye)
• Approved amended PUD Plan for Riverview Preserve to replace townhomes with 38 single-family lots (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 08-08-23-13 vacating drainage and utility easements at St. Michael I94 Business Center (All aye)
• Approved 2nd Quarter Finance Report (All aye)
• Approved claims and transactions totaling $1,559,245.35 (All aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a-l, including site plans for Chipotle and Starbucks (All aye)

Council

The Economic Development Authority will meet to receive an update on Naber Business Park and discuss the October Manufacturing Month Breakfast. The meeting also includes reviews of various project updates.

• Naber Business Park Update
• October Manufacturing Month Breakfast discussion
• Review of project updates

The Economic Development Authority approved an amendment to the Home Grown purchase agreement for Lot 2. This change extends the deadline for 90% site improvement completion from 18 months to 36 months.

• Approved agenda with addition of Home Grown (All aye)
• Approved June 28, 2023 minutes (All aye)
• Approved list of claims (All aye)
• Approved purchase agreement amendment for Home Grown to extend site improvement deadline to 36 months (All aye, Shultz abstained)

City Council

The City Council passed a resolution to adopt Ordinance No. 2305, which amends the City Code. The council also authorized the publication of a summary of this ordinance to inform the public.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2305 amending the City Code
• Authorization of ordinance summary publication

The City Council approved an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium for cannabis businesses until January 1, 2025. The council also approved several project pay estimates and a resolution honoring a fallen police officer.

• Approved Ordinance No 2305 establishing a cannabis business moratorium until Jan 1, 2025 (All aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 07-25-23-06 honoring Police Officer Jake Wallin (All aye)
• Approved $809,336.18 in claims, credit card, and ACH transactions (All aye)
• Approved Tree Water Bags quote (All aye)
• Approved release of Spaude 2nd Addition – Ebert Escrow (All aye)
• Approved Final Pay Estimate No. 2 for 2022 Mill & Overlay Project (All aye)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 5 for Anton Village Park Improvements Project (All aye)
• Relocated budget work session to 203 Cherrywood Avenue NW (All aye)

City Council

The City Council met to approve several resolutions, including a sign purchase contract and specific fund designations for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project. The agenda also included discussions regarding a BMX event permit and a proposal for the Naber Interchange layout.

• Awarded $18,478.03 sign purchase quote to Newman Signs
• Designated $18,050,000 in total funding for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project
• Approved a $130,000 net decrease change order for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project
• Approved a two-day on-sale liquor license for St. Michael Catholic Church Fall Festival
• Approved pay estimates for 2023 Street Reconstruction, Naber Business Park, and MacIver Avenue projects

The City Council approved a special event permit and funding for a 3-phase transformer installation for a BMX event. Council also recommended moving forward with a layout update proposal for the Naber Interchange. Several project pay estimates and resolutions were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Special Event Permit for BMX National Event (All aye)
• Approved funding for Xcel Energy transformer installation (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Naber Interchange layout update proposal using Fund 450 (All aye)
• Approved $1,069,739.76 in claims, credit card, and ACH transactions (All aye)
• Approved Resolution #07-11-23-02 for Two-Day On-Sale Liquor License
• Approved Resolution #07-11-23-04 designating WWTP Project Funding
• Approved Resolution #07-11-23-05 for WWTF Project Upgrade Change Order No. 2
• Approved pay estimates for 2023 Street Reconstruction, Naber Business Park, and MacIver Avenue projects

Council

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss updates regarding the Naber Business Park and downtown lot signs. The agenda also includes planning for an October Manufacturing Month breakfast.

• Naber Business Park discussion
• Downtown signs for lots for sale and aerial images
• October Manufacturing Month Breakfast planning
• Approval of May 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of claims list

The Economic Development Authority approved an amended purchase agreement for Naber Business Park and authorized the printing of 'for sale' signs for downtown lots. Members also discussed a proposed annual business event for Manufacturing Month in October.

• Approved amended purchase agreement for Naber Business Park (All aye)
• Approved sign design and printing quote from Mad Monkey Media for downtown lots (All aye)
• Approved agenda as amended (All aye)
• Approved consent agenda including May 24, 2023 minutes and list of claims (All aye)

Planning Commission

The Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a variance for a sport court setback at 4496 Melina Avenue NE. The meeting also includes a discussion on accessory building maintenance conditions for 5705 Jamison Avenue NE.

• Public hearing: Variance for sport court in front yard setback at 4496 Melina Avenue NE
• Discussion: Condition of variance for maintenance or replacement of accessory buildings at 5705 Jamison Avenue NE
• Review of project updates and lot inventory report

City Council

The City Council will discuss a public hearing on easement vacation for Legacy Bay Farms, an update to the city's park system, and a cost-sharing proposal for the American Legion’s parking lot reconstruction. The meeting also includes routine approvals.

• Public Hearing — Easement Vacation, Legacy Bay Farms Outlot D
• Park Plan Update by HKGi
• American Legion requests $65,000 from city to reconstruct its ADA-accessible parking lot
• Resolution approving automated salt brine maker purchase
• Resolution adopting Ordinance No 2304

The City Council scheduled a public hearing for July 25 to consider a cannabis moratorium. The council also approved a consent agenda including various service contracts and liquor licenses, and authorized over $384,000 in claims.

• Set public hearing for cannabis moratorium on July 25 (All voted aye)
• Approved Resolution #06-27-23-01 (Minutes of June 13 meeting)
• Approved Resolution #06-27-23-02 (May Finance Reports)
• Approved Resolution #06-27-23-03 (Automated Salt Brine Maker Purchase)
• Approved Resolution #06-27-23-04 (GIS Services Contract)
• Approved Resolution #06-27-23-05 (Downtown Main Street Landscaping Quote)
• Adopted Ordinance No 2304 via Resolution #06-27-23-06
• Approved claims for checks #48374-48401, credit card and ACH transactions totaling $384,364.05 (All voted aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda containing various resolutions for land use, plats, and site plans. The meeting also includes reports from the Sheriff's Office, Community Development, and the City Administrator.

• Approval of final plats for Anton Village 3rd Addition and Legacy Bay Farms 4th Addition
• Site plan approvals for Fox Hollow Golf Club and Cub Wine & Liquor
• Approval of Wetland Mitigation Plan for CSAH35
• Awarding WWTP Upgrade Project to Gridor Construction
• Public hearing regarding easement vacation for Legacy Bay Farms Outlot D

The City Council approved a contract for the 2023 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project using $5 million in state bonding funds. Council also approved a stormwater fee credit for Uhl Lake water quality testing and vacated easements for Legacy Bay Farms. A request for parking lot cost-sharing from the American Legion was tabled for a budget session.

• Awarded Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project to Gridor Construction (All aye)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade (All aye)
• Approved up to $22,000 stormwater fee credit for Uhl Lake water quality study (All aye)
• Approved Resolution 06-13-23-18 vacating drainage and utility easements at Legacy Bay Farms Outlot D (All aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a-q, including site plans for Cub Wine & Liquor and Fox Hollow Golf Club (All aye)
• Tabled American Legion parking lot cost-share request for August budget session

Planning Commission

The June 7, 2023, meeting includes a public hearing for an ordinance amendment regarding side yard setbacks in the A-1 District. The commission will also review several site plan amendments and subdivision plats.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment for Side Yard Setback in A-1 District
• Riverview Preserve PUD Plan Amendment
• Legacy Bay Farms 4th Addition Final Plat
• Cub Wine & Spirits Site Plan
• Fox Hollow Golf Club Site Plan - Training & Simulator Additions

The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council for a zoning amendment reducing agricultural side yard setbacks, two residential subdivision plats, a PUD amendment for Legacy Bay Farms, and site plans for Cub Wine and Spirits and Fox Hollow Golf Club.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2303 to reduce A-1 district side yard setbacks from 30 to 15 feet (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Amended PUD Site Plan for Legacy Bay Farms Stage 2 (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Legacy Bay Farms 4th Addition Final Plat for 24 lots (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Anton Village Third Addition Final Plat for 16 lots and 1 outlot (All aye)
• Recommended approval of site plan for ~10,300 sq ft Cub Wine and Spirits retail store (All aye)
• Recommended approval of site plan for Fox Hollow Golf Club clubhouse addition and training facility (All aye)
• Approved consent agenda including May 3 minutes and Legacy Bay 3rd Addition minor subdivision (All aye)

Council

The Economic Development Authority approved the execution of a purchase agreement with Inland Development Partners and set tiered pricing for a separate business lot. The board also declined two offers for external economic development services.

• Approved Executive Director Marc Weigle to execute a purchase agreement with Inland Development Partners for Naber Business Park
• Approved tiered pricing for a 5-acre parcel: $2.21/SF for initial construction and $4.00/SF for future expansion
• Approved Executive Director Marc Weigle to execute the purchase agreement for the 5-acre parcel
• Rejected service offers from MakeMyMove and Civic Serve
• Approved April 26, 2023 minutes (All aye)
• Approved list of claims (All aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Lakeshore Park PUD plan. The request seeks to reduce the minimum required garage square footage from 440 to 400 square feet for specific lots.

• Public hearing for Lakeshore Park PUD Plan Amendment regarding minimum garage size
• Resolution 05-03-23-01 recommending a site plan extension for Westgate Senior Living to June 14, 2025

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of an amended PUD plan for Lakeshore Park townhomes, reducing the minimum garage size from 440 to 400 square feet. The request was made by M/I Homes in response to market conditions. The recommendation now goes to the City Council for final action.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and site plan extension for Westgate Senior Living (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PUD plan amendment reducing minimum garage size to 400 sq ft in Lakeshore Park townhomes (5-0)

Council

The EDA will discuss Naber Business Park and Downtown Imaging proposals. The agenda also includes project updates and a recap of the Business Breakfast.

• Naber Business Park discussion
• Downtown Imaging Proposals discussion
• Project Updates

The Economic Development Authority approved a proposal from Adept Drones for downtown imaging. The board also reached a consensus to counter-offer a price of $3 per square foot for land in the Naber Business Park.

• Approved larger of two proposals from Adept Drones for downtown imaging (All aye)
• Approved March 22, 2023 minutes (All aye)
• Approved list of claims including River Inn (All aye)
• Consensus to counter-offer Naber Business Park land at $3/square foot
• Consensus to shorten the timeframe for Naber Business Park users
• Agreed to hold a second annual business event in the fall

Council

The EDA will review presentations regarding Naber Business Park and consider a bid recommendation for improvements to that site. The meeting also includes discussions on downtown rendering proposals and project updates.

• Naber Business Park improvement project bid award recommendation
• MN Real Estate Investments LLC presentation
• Inland Development Partners presentation
• Downtown rendering proposals

The Economic Development Authority recommended awarding the Naber Business Park Improvement Project bid to Fehn. The board also reviewed development proposals for the Naber Business Park and set a land price for Lot 3.

• Recommended awarding 2023 Naber Business Park Improvement Project bid to Fehn (All aye)
• Approved February 22, 2023 minutes (All aye)
• Approved list of claims (All aye)
• Set Lot 3 offer price at $2.50 per square foot
• Tabled decision on Naber Business Park developer after presentations from MN Real Estate Investments and Inland Development Partners
• Tabled downtown rendering proposals to seek additional pricing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Planned Unit Development site plan at 5410 Quam Circle NE, and consider a site plan for a two-story building called Home Grown. Discussion items include a concept plan for Carriage Homes in I94 Business Park and project updates. The meeting also includes swearing in new commissioners and appointing a chair and vice-chair.

• Public hearing: Planned Unit Development Site Plan - 5410 Quam Circle NE - CAD Design
• Action item: Site Plan – Home Grown (Two-Story Building)
• Discussion: Carriage Homes Concept Plan – I94 Business Park
• Commission business: Swearing in Commissioners Trevor Ash, Aaron Craig & Jason Gaskins
• Commission business: Appoint Chair & Vice-Chair for March 2023 to January 2024

The Commission recommended that City Council approve a 10,000 square foot warehouse for CAD and a 14,000 square foot retail/office building for Home Grown. The board also reviewed a concept plan for a 150-unit private garage condominium community by Carriage Homes.

• Recommended approval of CAD PUD Site Plan for 10,000 sq ft warehouse (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Home Grown Site Plan for 14,000 sq ft retail/office building (All aye)
• Nominated Shannan Marshall as Chair (All aye)
• Nominated Brian Mielke as Vice Chair (All aye)
• Approved consent agenda and January 4, 2023 minutes (All aye)

Council

The St. Michael Economic Development Authority will tour Marksman Metals, swear in new members, elect officers for the coming year, and receive an update on the Naber Business Park. They will also discuss a potential business breakfast and follow up on a joint workshop and 2023 council goals.

• Tour of Marksman Metals at 12260 42nd St NE
• Swearing-in of new EDA members Chad Vitzthum and Yanal Almanasir
• Election of officers for February 2023–January 2024
• Naber Business Park update
• Discussion of a business breakfast in April

The Economic Development Authority voted to keep its 2022 officer appointments for 2023. The board also approved booking a caterer for a business breakfast on April 19, 2023. Members discussed the need for a plan to attract larger retail following a joint work session.

• Approved keeping 2023 officers the same as 2022 (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including January 25, 2023 minutes (all aye)
• Approved staff to book caterer for April 19, 2023 business breakfast (all aye)

Council

The St. Michael City Council will consider a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for Lincoln View Apartments, approve a development agreement and business subsidy for MP Seafood, and adopt an ordinance regulating cannabinoid product sales. The consent agenda includes approval of a $3,375 asbestos inspection for Gutzwiller Park and a preliminary plat for Town Center Commercial Seventh Addition.

• Lincoln View Apartments – Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning to R-4 PUD, Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and PUD Site Plan
• TIF 3-7 Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement and Approving a Business Subsidy for MP Seafood
• Resolution #01-10-23-08 Adopting Ordinance 2301 Regulating the Sales of Cannabinoid Products
• Resolution #01-10-23-03 Approving Asbestos & Regulated Waste Inspection by American Engineering Testing for Gutzwiller Park ($3,375)
• Resolution #01-10-23-04 Approving Town Center Commercial of St. Michael Seventh Addition Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Conditional Use Permit, & Site Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals: a final plat, site plan, and conditional use permit for Town Center Commercial 7th Addition; a PUD site plan for Northwest Counseling at 106 and 108 Central Ave E; and a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, and PUD site plan for Lincoln View Apartments. A discussion item on a joint workshop for the Lake Wilhelm Concept Plan is also scheduled.

• Public hearing for Town Center Commercial 7th Addition – Final Plat, Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit
• Public hearing for Northwest Counseling – PUD Site Plan at 106 and 108 Central Ave E
• Public hearing for Lincoln View Apartments – Comp Plan, Rezoning, Prel Plat, PUD Site Plan
• Discussion of joint workshop on Lake Wilhelm Concept Plan (possible Feb. 1 date)

The Commission recommended several development projects to the City Council, including a high-density apartment complex and a commercial office building. It also recommended a PUD plan to convert a residential lot into commercial parking. All recommendations passed with unanimous votes.

• Recommended approval of 128-unit Lincoln View Estates apartment building, including Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning to R-4 PUD (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Site Plan for ~5,225 sq ft office building on Lot 1, Town Center Commercial Seventh Addition (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary and Final Plat for Town Center Commercial Seventh Addition (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Lot 1 in Town Center PUD to be less than 150 feet wide (All aye)
• Recommended approval of PUD Plan for 106 and 108 Central Ave East for shared parking and continued residential use (All aye)
• Recommended approval of Site Plan to convert 108 Central Ave East to commercial parking (All aye)
• Approved consent agenda and December 7, 2022 minutes (All aye)