Watertown public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Watertown Planning Commission is meeting to consider the preliminary plat for The Cove at River Ridge, a development proposal. The agenda also includes adopting the minutes from the August 31, 2023 meeting and receiving staff updates. A public hearing is scheduled for this item.

• The Cove at River Ridge preliminary plat public hearing
• Approval of August 31, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
• Staff updates

City Council Meetings

The City Council will conduct a Truth in Taxation hearing and review final budgets for 2024. The body will also consider several contracts, payment applications, and business licenses via a consent agenda.

• 2024 Truth In Taxation Hearing and Final Budgets
• 2024 Policing Services Contract
• 2024 Property Assessment Services Contract
• Crow River Bank Restoration Pay App 3
• 2024 Liquor, Tobacco, and Waste Hauler Licenses

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss the potential purchase of real property. No other business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session for potential purchase of real property

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a discussion regarding the 2024 all budget. The body is also considering several consent items including personnel changes and infrastructure payments.

• 2024 All Budget Discussion
• Wildflower Pond Repair
• Assessment Agreement for 13310 County Road 122
• Highland Park Pay App No. 3
• 2024 Turnout Gear Purchase

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is meeting for a work session. The only substantive item on the agenda is a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation for Foster. No other business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session for Foster performance evaluation

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to workshop the 2024 enterprise budget and discuss personnel matters. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and review.

• 2024 Enterprise Budget Workshop
• Personnel Discussion

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting covering consent agenda items including pay applications for the Crow River Bank Restoration and the Wastewater Treatment Facility, personnel policy revisions, and a Fremont Street closure. The main new business is a discussion on the 2025 Mill and Overlay and LRIP Grant. The meeting also includes open forum, other reports, and claims approval.

• Crow River Bank Restoration Pay App 2
• WWTF Pay Application No. 18
• Personnel Policy Revisions
• Fremont Street Closure
• 2025 Mill and Overlay and LRIP Grant

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to tour the site of the proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion Project. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for informational purposes.

• Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion Project site tour

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering a Highland Park payment application, a letter of support for Carver County, a MetroNet easement agreement, and city hall hours. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss a potential real property purchase, and will review claims for payment.

• Highland Park Pay App No. 2
• Letter of support for Carver County
• MetroNet easement agreement
• City hall hours discussion
• Closed session for potential real property purchase

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session with the only new business item being a discussion of City Hall hours, based on a PDF document. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion item only.

• Discussion of City Hall hours (document: CITY HALL HOURS.PDF)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering several items, including a lot reduction for Forest Hills 8th, pay applications for the wastewater treatment facility and road projects, and event permits. They will also discuss Kieffer Street drainage improvements. The meeting includes an open forum and approval of claims.

• Forest Hills 8th lot reduction
• WWTF pay application No. 17
• 2023 CofC Halloween street closure
• 2023 Peace Lutheran food drive parking lot use
• Kieffer Street drainage improvements

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a consent agenda, updates from the Sheriff's Office and Fire Department, and discussion of new or old business. Key items include a preliminary plat for the Cove at River Ridge development and the 2024 preliminary levy. The meeting also includes approval of claims and an open forum for public input.

• Mobile Food Unit permit for Elephant Joes Coffee
• Cove at River Ridge preliminary plat review
• 2024 preliminary levy discussion
• Claims packet approval for 9.26.23
• Updates from Carver County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a worksession to discuss the 2024 enterprise budget and personnel matters. The agenda includes a budget workshop and a personnel discussion, both with supporting documents. No formal decisions are listed; this is a discussion session.

• 2024 Enterprise Budget Workshop
• Personnel Discussion

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including approval of minutes, pay applications for the wastewater treatment facility, Highland Park, and mill and overlay projects, and appointment of an Administrative Services Director. New business includes discussion of 2023 storm water projects, a MUBRLI subzone amendment, a site plan and variance for 2910 Highway 25, and acceptance of the Deputy City Clerk's resignation. The meeting also includes an open forum, other reports, and claims approval.

• WWTF Pay Application #16
• Highland Park Pay Application #1
• 2023 Mill and Overlay Pay App 3
• Appoint Administrative Services Director
• 2910 Highway 25 Site Plan and Variance

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is meeting for a work session focused on the 2024 budget. The agenda includes a single item: the fourth budget workshop, indicating ongoing discussions about the city's finances for the upcoming year. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2024 Budget Workshop 4

The council work session presented the 2024 budget and levy information, including projected fund increases, tax rate impacts, and cost items totaling $589,969. Council members reviewed the data and discussed potential adjustments, but no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Economic Development Authority

The Watertown Economic Development Authority will meet to consider two utility waiver requests, set a preliminary 2024 levy, and continue discussing a Developers Day event. The agenda also includes approval of the May 25, 2023 minutes and routine roll call and agenda adoption.

• Workshops of Watertown Building D utility waiver request
• Arrow Building Center utility waiver request
• 2024 preliminary EDA levy
• 2023 Developers Day discussion continued
• Approval of May 25, 2023 minutes

Planning Commission

The Watertown Planning Commission is meeting to consider a zoning amendment, a site plan and variance for 2910 Highway 25, and a preliminary plat for the Cove at River Ridge subdivision. The agenda also includes staff updates and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• MUBLI subzone amendment
• Site plan and variance for 2910 Highway 25
• Preliminary plat for Cove at River Ridge

The Planning Commission recommended three items to the City Council for final approval, including a residential preliminary plat and an industrial subzone change. The residential project was modified to reduce the number of lots from 83 to 77 to address tree preservation concerns.

• Recommended rezoning of 595 Industrial Blvd from Subzone B to Subzone C (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2910 Highway 25 site plan and variance for accessory structures (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Cove At River Ridge PUD and preliminary plat (5-0)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes, a step movement for an employee, a liquor license for the Lions Club, a permit for Shared Solar Advisors, and a 2024 prosecution contract with the Carver County Attorney. Under new business, the council will discuss replacing a fire department boat and purchasing a 2024 fire command vehicle. The agenda also includes a closed session for a performance evaluation and a claims packet for approval.

• 2024 Prosecution Contract with Carver County Attorney
• Fire Department Boat Replacement
• 2024 Fire Command Vehicle
• Lions Club Special Event Liquor License
• Transient Merchant & Solicitors Permit for Shared Solar Advisors

The City Council approved the purchase of a 2020 AB Profile boat, motor, and trailer to replace a 1995 model. The council also authorized soliciting quotes for a new fire command vehicle. Other approved items included the consent agenda and the August 22, 2023, claims packet.

• Approved purchase of AB Profile boat, 30 HP Mercury motor, and trailer for $28,795 (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of quotes for a new fire command vehicle (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 8 meeting and work session minutes (5-0)
• Approved Lions Club Special Event Liquor License (5-0)
• Approved Transient Merchant & Solicitors Permit for Shared Solar Advisors (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Prosecution Contract With The Carver County Attorney (5-0)
• Approved August 22, 2023, claims packet (5-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council held a worksession to discuss three potential policing models for the 2024 contract with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. No formal decisions were made regarding which model to adopt or the proposed budget increase.

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, pay applications, and agreements. The main discussion items include a proposed policy on public use of hemp and cannabis products, upgrades to Highland Park bathrooms and press boxes, and a feasibility study for a public services storage expansion. The meeting is open to the public, and a social event will follow.

• Public use of hemp and cannabis products discussion
• Highland Park bathrooms and press boxes project
• Public Services Storage Expansion Facility programming and feasibility
• 2023 M&O Pay App 2 and WWTF Pay App No. 15
• Forest Hills 9th Addition LOC Reduction

The City Council adopted Ordinance #439 to prohibit the public use of hemp and cannabis products in public spaces. Council also approved a $110,855 contract for Highland Park bathroom and press box renovations and authorized a facility programming analysis for public services storage.

• Adopted Ordinance #439 prohibiting public use of hemp and cannabis products (3-0)
• Approved $110,855 bid from Grindstone Construction for Highland Park Bathrooms and Press Boxes, including alternates #2 and #4 (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 proposal plus $150 reimbursable fee from Oertel Architects for public services storage feasibility (3-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 City Council and Workshop meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 claims packet (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including 2023 M&O Pay App 2 and WWTF Pay App No. 15 (3-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council held a work session to review a draft 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and associated debt scenarios. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on discussing project timelines, cost increases, and funding sources.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review the RFA Treasurer Report and the final Senior Survey. The meeting also includes a review of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a senior dance and its associated flyer.

• Review of RFA Treasurer Report
• Review of RFA Senior Survey Final
• Review of RFP for Senior Dance
• Review of Senior Dance Flyer

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, temporary liquor licenses for the Lions Club and Immaculate Conception Church, donations from the American Legion and Lions Club, an administrative services director resignation and deputy clerk reclassification, and changes to official signatories. Under new/old business, the council will discuss an LSU trailer and the naming of Mullen Property park. The meeting also includes an open forum, other reports, and approval of the claims packet.

• Consider naming Mullen Property park
• Discuss LSU trailer
• Approve temporary liquor licenses for Lions Club and Immaculate Conception Church
• Accept donations from American Legion and Lions Club
• Approve claims packet for 7.25.23

The City Council approved the naming of the Mullen property park and transferred a surplus fire department trailer to public works. The council also adopted the consent agenda and approved the July 25 claims packet.

• Approved naming the Mullen property park 'Prairie Meadow Trails' (4-0)
• Declared old LSU trailer surplus and transferred it from Fire to Public Works at a value of $3,000 (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including liquor licenses and donations (4-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 claims packet (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Fire Chief Work Plan and begin the first of several 2024 budget work sessions. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion and planning meeting.

• Fire Chief Work Plan review
• 2024 Budget Work Session 1

The City Council reviewed a draft work plan for the new full-time Fire Chief and discussed preliminary 2024 budget projections. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Reviewed draft Watertown Fire Chief Workplan (no formal action taken)
• Discussed preliminary 2024 budget items including a 10% employee benefit increase and 3% COLA

Park & Recreation Commission

The Watertown Park Commission will review the Highland Park bathrooms and press boxes project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a pollinator garden request and the naming of the Mullen Property park.

• Highland Park bathrooms and press boxes project
• Mullen Property park naming
• Pollinator garden request
• Approval of April 19, 2023, meeting minutes

The Park Commission approved a construction bid for bathroom and press box upgrades at Highland Park. The commission also named the Mullen Property restoration area and requested more information on a proposed pollinator garden.

• Approved Grindstone Construction bid for Highland Park bathrooms and press boxes with specific alternates for partitions and concrete (Unanimous)
• Named the Mullen Property restoration area 'Prairie Meadow Trail' (Unanimous)
• Approved gathering more information on costs, vegetation, and grant options for a proposed pollinator garden (Unanimous)
• Adopted March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Watertown Planning Commission is meeting to consider three new business items: a MUBRLI subzone amendment, a site plan and variance for 2910 Highway 25, and a preliminary plat for Cove at River Ridge. These are discussion and decision items, not final approvals. The agenda also includes staff updates and adjournment.

• MUBRLI Subzone Amendment
• 2910 Highway 25 Site Plan and Variance
• Cove at River Ridge Preliminary Plat

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including meeting minutes, pay applications for road and wastewater projects, and permits. The main new business item is an interim ordinance to prohibit the sale of hemp and cannabis products, which will be discussed and possibly voted on. The meeting also includes a presentation on the state of the library and an open forum for public comment.

• Interim ordinance prohibiting the sale of hemp and cannabis products
• 2022 Mill and Overlay pay application and project closeout
• 2023 Mill and Overlay pay application No. 1
• WWTF pay application No. 14
• Transient merchant and solicitor permit for Southwestern Advantage

The City Council passed an interim ordinance prohibiting the sale of hemp and cannabis products to allow time for zoning code reviews. The council also approved the July 11 claims packet and a consent agenda including several pay applications. Staff provided updates on a city-wide water boil order caused by a system break.

• Approved Ordinance 438 prohibiting the sale of hemp and cannabis products (3-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023, claims packet (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to kick off the 2024 budget process. The agenda includes only this budget discussion and standard procedural items like roll call and adjournment.

• 2024 Budget Kick-Off discussion

The City Council discussed potential 2024 budget priorities, including staffing changes and employee compensation. No formal votes were taken, as the session focused on providing guidance to staff for a draft budget due July 25, 2023.

• Discussed creating a Public Services Operator II position for employee growth
• Requested staff investigate costs for a hybrid mechanic/operator FTE
• Discussed potential 2024 wage increases for firefighters
• Requested more data on on-call pay scenarios and costs for public works
• Discussed implementing a premium pay model for hours worked outside regular schedules
• Rejected proposal to increase the 240-hour PTO cap
• Discussed increasing the budget for compost site maintenance to avoid service reductions
• Discussed potential changes to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office contract shifts

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes a liquor license, 4M fund investments, a final pay application for the 2021 mill and overlay project, donations to the COA, and step movements for two employees. The council will also discuss soliciting quotes for a fire department boat replacement and hear an open forum item about Tour de Tonka 2023. Claims will be reviewed.

• Liquor license approval
• 4M fund investments
• 2021 Mill and Overlay Pay App No. 4 - final and close out
• Accept COA donations
• Solicitation of quote for fire department boat replacement

The City Council approved the Fire Chief to seek quotes for a new boat, motor, and trailer to replace 1995 equipment. The council also adopted the consent agenda and the June 27th claims packet. Discussions were held regarding park vandalism and proposed development near Tuscany Village.

• Approved solicitation of quotes for new fire department boat, motor, and trailer (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 27th claims packet (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved the issuance of $6.09 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund street reconstruction and a water tower project. The council also approved a contract for fence coating and agreed to increase cyber and liability insurance coverage.

• Authorized issuance and sale of $6,090,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A (4-0)
• Approved $38,688 quote from Hecksel Machine, Inc. for Fremont fence coating (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 in cyber security coverage and $2 million in excess liability coverage
• Denied artificial turf for soccer goals due to quote being $15,497.04 over budget
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 policing contract. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of 2024 policing contract

The City Council discussed three potential staffing models for the 2024 Carver County Sheriff’s Office contract, including a regional model shared with Mayer and New Germany. No formal decisions were made; the Council agreed to continue exploring the options and gathering information.

Planning Commission

The Watertown Planning Commission is meeting to consider several items, including approving the March 2, 2023 minutes, adjusting the regular meeting schedule, reviewing a site plan for 635 Industrial Blvd., and a preliminary plat for The Cove at River Ridge. They will also discuss building materials. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda.

• Site plan review for 635 Industrial Blvd.
• Preliminary plat for The Cove at River Ridge
• Building materials discussion
• Adjustment of regular meeting schedule
• Approval of March 2, 2023 minutes

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new commercial auto repair shop and changed its regular meeting schedule. The commission also began a review of a preliminary plat for a 83-lot single-family residential development called The Cove At River Ridge.

• Approved site plan for 635 Industrial Blvd with staff recommendations and requirement for siding materials to wrap entirely around the building (7-0)
• Approved amendment to bylaws to change regular meetings from the fourth Thursday to the second Thursday of the month (7-0)
• Adopted March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging met to conduct routine business including agenda adoption and minutes approval. No specific new business items or project discussions were detailed in the provided agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Commission approved the final version of a senior survey to be distributed in July. Members also coordinated refreshments and sponsorship requests for the Senior Spring Dance.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved final version of senior survey for July distribution
• Allocated $600 for the band Hillbilly Cadillac for the Senior Dance
• Agreed to serve coffee, lemonade, water, cookies, and bars at the Senior Spring Dance

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to support a grant application for the redevelopment of 701-709 Jefferson Ave SW. The project aims to provide 25 leasable workspaces for small to medium-sized businesses. Staff also reported on state funding for a new water tower and public safety aid.

• Approved Resolution 2023-03EDA to support a $100,000 Carver County CDA grant application (4-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adopted March 30, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved soliciting quotes for the repainting of the Fremont Street fence and upgrades to the Highland Park bathrooms and press boxes. The Council also authorized a contractor assessment of the fire station roof to determine maintenance costs and a replacement timeline.

• Approved solicitation of quotes for Fremont fence repainting (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of quotes for Highland Park bathrooms and press boxes upgrades (5-0)
• Approved contractor assessment of fire station roof for maintenance and replacement timeline (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including WWTF Pay Application #12 and Lions Club Temporary Liquor License (4-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 claims packet (5-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council held a work session to discuss insurance policy renewals with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. The insurance agent recommended adding between $1 million and $2 million in excess liability coverage. No formal decisions were made during the session.

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will consider consent agenda items including meeting minutes, summer hires, a resignation, Lions Club liquor events, an AV employee hire, and a DNR trail agreement. New business includes discussions on THC products, a finance plan for street reconstruction and bonding, pond and drain tile plans, soccer goal turf, and space needs analysis quotes.

• Summer seasonal hires
• Lions Club liquor events
• THC products discussion
• Finance plan, street reconstruction, and bonding actions
• Authorize plans and quote for pond and drain tile

The City Council approved a street reconstruction plan and authorized the sale of General Obligation Bonds for street and water tower projects. The Council also authorized plans for two pond repairs but declined to fund a draintile project in Forest Hills, citing it as a private property issue.

• Approved Resolution 2023-32 for the Street Reconstruction Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-33 authorizing General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A, not to exceed $9,130,000 (4-0)
• Authorized final plans and quotes for Riverpoint Pond and Kings Highlant Pond repairs (4-0)
• Denied city funding for the Forest Hills draintile project
• Agreed to defer action on THC product legislation pending state-level changes
• Adopted consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session with a single new business item: updates on cured-in-place pipe and the wastewater treatment facility (WWTF). No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural, covering roll call and adjournment.

• Cured-in-place pipe update
• Wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) update

The City Council received reports on the completion of Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) lining for all clay system sections and an update on the Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during this worksession.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold a meeting to adopt the agenda and approve previous minutes. No specific new business items or project discussions are listed on the current agenda.

The Watertown Commission on Aging approved a $600 allocation for the Senior Spring Dance band, Hillbilly Cadillac, and discussed senior housing needs based on 2020 census data showing 12.9% of residents are over 60. The commission agreed to invite a Carver County CDA representative to present on affordable housing options and finalized a draft survey for seniors. No formal votes were taken on housing or survey items.

• Approved $600 allocation for Senior Spring Dance band Hillbilly Cadillac (9-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes as submitted (9-0)
• Agreed to invite Carver County CDA representative for a presentation on affordable housing
• Agreed to finalize format and distribution of senior survey
• Agreed to seek sponsorships for Senior Spring Dance from local businesses
• Agreed to serve coffee, lemonade, water, cookies, and bars at the dance
• Set Senior Spring Dance hours from 1 pm to 4 pm

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes from previous meetings, the 2022 audit, the Q1 2023 financial report, a solicitors permit renewal, a gambling permit, a BCA agreement renewal, and a CIPP pay application. Under new/old business, the council will discuss and potentially decide on several projects, including fire department flooring, a 2023 LSU trailer, the Crow River bank and fishing pier improvements, a change order for the 30th Street mill and overlay, a liquor license update, a fee schedule amendment, an unrestricted fund balance transfer, 2023 pavement maintenance projects, and summer hours. The meeting will also include an open forum, other reports, and approval of the claims packet.

• 2022 Audit and Q1 2023 Financial Report
• Fire Department Flooring and Office Project
• Crow River Bank and Fishing Pier Improvements Project
• 2023 Mill and Overlay - 30th Street Change Order
• Ordinance 437 Liquor License Update Baseball

The City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including fire station flooring and a new LSU trailer. Council also authorized bidding for Crow River bank improvements and directed staff to expand the 2023 Mill & Overlay project to include paving 30th Street.

• Approved $6,589.21 bid from Henricksen Flooring for fire station carpeting (5-0)
• Approved $6,645.49 bid from Inline Office for fire station furniture (5-0)
• Approved $15,899.00 bid from Central Trailer Sales and $5,215.02 from EATI for LSU trailer and upfitting, with total project cost up to $25,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-26 approving Crow Riverbank & Fishing Pier Improvements plans and authorizing bidding (5-0)
• Approved change order for 2023 Mill & Overlay project to include paving 30th Street from Arnica Drive to CSAH 10 (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including 2022 Audit and Q1 2023 Financial Report (5-0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session with a single agenda item: a review of the Work Session Memo dated April 25, 2023. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment, with no other business listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Work Session Memo 4-25-23 review

The council held a work session to review the use of RePlay bio-based pavement sealer and discuss strategies to reduce illegal dumping at the city compost site. No formal votes were taken during the session.

• Discussed replacing chip sealing with RePlay bio-based pavement sealer for road maintenance
• Discussed options to curb illegal dumping at compost site, including surveillance cameras
• Proposed maintaining current compost site services in the 2024 budget

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission will review the March 15, 2023, meeting minutes. Discussion includes a review and naming process for the Mullen Property park and updates regarding Highland Park bathrooms.

• Review of March 15, 2023, minutes
• Mullen Property park review and naming
• Highland Park bathrooms

The Commission approved the March 15 meeting minutes and tabled a decision on naming the Mullen property park pending further research. The board also provided direction for staff to develop specific project requirements for Highland Park bathroom upgrades.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled park name suggestions for Mullen property (Unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, donations, and a pay application. New business includes decisions on the Grove Street rink coating, the 2023 mill and overlay project, food truck regulations, and the Highland Park Master Plan.

• WWTF Pay Application No. 11
• Grove Street Rink acrylic surfacing
• 2023 Mill and Overlay project
• Food Truck - Mobile Food Units ordinance
• Highland Park Master Plan discussion

The City Council approved a major mill and overlay project and adopted a new licensing ordinance for mobile food units. They also approved the Highland Park Master Plan and a contract for the Grove Street Rink coating.

• Awarded 2023 Mill & Overlay project to WM Mueller & Sons for $1,477,193.90 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 436 regarding mobile food unit licensing (4-0)
• Approved Highland Park Master Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-19 for Grove Street Rink acrylic coating and up to $3,000 for additional color (4-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 claims packet (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including Parks Commission appointment of Wesley Christ (4-0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session with one new business item: a work session memo dated April 11, 2023. The agenda contains no other substantive items, so the meeting is largely procedural unless the memo introduces discussion topics.

• Work Session Memo 4-11-23 (PDF attached)

The City Council held a work session to review the 2022 financial audit presented by Abdo. The auditor issued an unmodified opinion and detailed three specific audit findings. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Reviewed 2022 financial audit results (no vote)

Commission on Aging

The Commission is reviewing the RFA Treasurer Report and various census data regarding age, household, and housing information. The meeting also includes discussions on a senior survey draft and several program requests.

• RFA Treasurer Report review
• Review of Carver County Community Health Assessment information
• Discussion of RFA Census age, household, and housing data
• Review of RFA Senior Survey draft
• Review of 2023 Watertown Program Request and WeCAB Watertown Proposal

The Commission on Aging approved hiring the band Hillbilly Cadillac for a fall dance on September 30, 2023. Members also reviewed a draft senior survey and received information on Carver County health assessments. Several census data items were tabled.

• Approved $600 contract for Hillbilly Cadillac to perform at fall dance (5-0)
• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Census Age Data
• Tabled Census Household Data
• Tabled Census Housing

Economic Development Authority

The Watertown Economic Development Authority will approve the February 9, 2023 minutes. The board will discuss a reimbursement request from BFI and the 2023 Developers Day event. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda text.

• Adoption of February 9, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of BFI Reimbursement Request
• Discussion of 2023 Developers Day

The Economic Development Authority voted to end the residential Rehabilitation Loan Program and reclaim $18,000 in remaining funds. The board also approved a grant reimbursement for a local business owner. Members discussed potential goals for the 2023 Developer's Day event.

• Approved $1,801.13 BFI grant and application fee reimbursement for Haven & Home Décor (5-0)
• Ended the residential Rehabilitation Loan Program (5-0)
• Accepted $18,000 remaining loan program funds back to the EDA (5-0)
• Approved Carver County CDA to continue administering existing loans until paid in full (5-0)
• Adopted February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss and approve several items, including meeting minutes, a liquor license application, gambling permits, and personnel changes. The council will also receive updates from the Sheriff's Office and Fire Department, and discuss community programming. The agenda includes a consent agenda for routine items and a public forum.

• Lions Liquor Application
• ICC Gambling
• Part-Time Administrative Assistant Resignation
• Full-Time Fire Chief
• Claims Packet 3/28/23

The City Council approved Resolution 2023-14 to fund community programming for local nonprofits and civic organizations. The council also approved the March 28 claims packet and the meeting agenda. Discussions were held regarding Carver County Sheriff's Department staffing and potential contract rate increases for 2024.

• Approved Resolution 2023-14 for community programming disbursements (4-0-1)
• Approved March 28, 2023 claims packet (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council Worksession

This is a procedural worksession agenda with only call to order, roll call, new business, and adjournment listed. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are identified in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the January 18, 2023, meeting and discuss a Little Free Library. The agenda includes staff updates.

• Review of January 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Little Free Library

The Park Commission recommended that the City Council approve Darren Schuler's request to install a Little Free Library on public property. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 18, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended to Council approval of Darren Schuler's Little Free Library request (4-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes, pay applications, policy updates, and seasonal employee approvals. New and old business items include a Polaris Ranger, 2023 pavement maintenance, fire station improvements, a Life Safety Unit trailer replacement, a debt fund transfer, and a utility credit request. The meeting also includes an open forum, other reports, and claims approval.

• Consent agenda: Feb 28 workshop and regular meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: WWTF pay applications
• Consent agenda: Federal awards administration policy and procedures
• Consent agenda: Community center use and waiver
• New business: 2023 pavement maintenance

The City Council approved the purchase of a new utility vehicle and authorized staff to seek quotes for road maintenance, fire station upgrades, and a Life Safety Unit trailer. Additionally, the council approved a utility credit for a resident and closed a debt fund.

• Approved purchase of Polaris Ranger 1000 for $29,377.80 and auction of current Kubota (5-0)
• Authorized staff to solicit quotes for 2023 Pavement Maintenance Project (5-0)
• Authorized staff to solicit quotes for fire station carpeting and office furniture (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of quotes for Life Safety Unit trailer and upfittings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-13 to transfer funds and close Debt Fund 322 (5-0)
• Approved $516.96 utility credit for 400 Arnica Drive (5-0)
• Approved March 14, 2023 claims packet (5-0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a worksession with a single agenda item: a tour of the fire department. No decisions or discussions are listed beyond this tour, making the meeting largely procedural or informational.

• Fire Department Tour

Commission on Aging

The Watertown Commission on Aging will discuss a treasurer report, a request for proposals for an elders program, and a memo on a senior dance. The meeting also includes general updates and the 2021 WeCab annual report.

• RFA Treasurer Report
• RFP Elders Program
• Senior Dance memo
• Annual Report 2021 WeCab

The Commission agreed to have Watertown-Mayer Community Education host free mind-body strategy classes for elders funded by Carver County. Members also decided to move the 2023 senior dance to September or October. The current treasurer balance was reported as $2,364.39.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Agreed to have Watertown-Mayer Community Education host Move Mindfully program sessions
• Decided to schedule the 2023 senior dance for September/October
• Requested refreshment quotes from Marketplace foods for senior dance
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed a sketch plat for the Spring Mill development, which proposes eight buildings of 12 units each. Members expressed general favor toward the project and concept plan following discussions on layout, sidewalks, and stormwater management.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes with one spelling correction (4-0)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including meeting minutes and CIPP pay applications. Under new/old business, the council will discuss and potentially act on the Grove Street rink coating, a Polaris Ranger RFQ, a trunk sanitary sewer extension, the 2023 mill and overlay, the Sugarbush Park playground, and investment of city funds via CD ladders. The meeting also includes updates from utilities, the sheriff's office, and the fire department, plus a badge pinning ceremony.

• 2022 CIPP Pay App No. 1 and 2021 CIPP Pay App No. 2
• Grove Street Rink Coating
• Polaris Ranger RFQ
• Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension
• 2023 Mill and Overlay

The Council authorized final plans for a trunk sanitary sewer extension and combined the 2023 and 2024 mill and overlay road projects. They also approved investing city funds into CDs and purchasing additional playground equipment for Sugarbush Park.

• Authorized final plans for trunk sanitary sewer from CSAH 20/Newton Ave to CSAH 10/Madison Street (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-11 to bid combined 2023 and 2024 mill and overlay projects (4-0)
• Approved soliciting quotes for Grove Street Hockey Rink acrylic painting (4-0)
• Approved soliciting quotes for a Polaris Ranger 1000 side-by-side (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 5 additional playground items for Sugarbush Park, excluding Curva Spinner (4-0)
• Authorized staff to work with RBC Wealth Management to invest city funds in CDs (4-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 claims packet (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to include $36,709.73 pay application for William Mueller and Sons, Inc. (4-0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss a proposed food truck ordinance. This is a discussion item only, with no formal action scheduled.

• Discussion of food truck ordinance

The City Council held a work session to discuss the creation of a food truck ordinance because current solicitor permits are insufficient for vendors. No formal votes were taken; staff will use the discussion to create a first draft of the ordinance.

• Discussed parking requirements, including potential 200-foot minimum distance from restaurants
• Discussed operating hours aligned with noise ordinances (8 am – 10 pm)
• Discussed potential permit fees of $25/day or $100/year
• Requested staff investigate if the State of Minnesota already performs background checks for food trucks

City Council Meetings

This is a standard procedural City Council meeting covering agenda adoption, consent agenda, open forum, new/old business, reports, and claims approval. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Consent agenda discussion and approval
• Open forum for public input
• New/old business items
• Claims approval
• Social gathering after meeting at Luce Line Lodge

City Council Worksession

This is a procedural work session with no action items. The council will hold a meet-and-greet for council and commission members, with details in a work session memo. No decisions or discussions of substance are listed on the agenda.

• City Council/Commission Member Meet-And-Greet
• Work Session Memo 2-14-23.PDF

The meeting consisted of a meet-and-greet and discussions between the City Council, city commissions, and staff. No formal votes or substantive decisions were made during this session.

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 14, 2023, to discuss and potentially approve a consent agenda, which includes minutes, an EE handbook change, fire department recruitment, a resignation, a charitable gambling application, commission appointments, and a corridor study. Under new/old business, the council will consider a brush chipper, tree removal in city right-of-way, an amended fee schedule, a variance for 1001 Hwy 25, reauthorization to purchase a dump truck, and the Sugarbush Park Playground Phase II. The meeting also includes an open forum, other reports, and claims approval.

• 2023 Amended Fee Schedule
• 1001 Hwy 25 Variance
• Reauthorization to purchase 1-ton dump truck
• Sugarbush Park Playground Phase II
• 2023 North-South Corridor Study with Carver Co.

The City Council approved the purchase of a new brush chipper and a 1-ton dump truck to assist with removing Emerald Ash Borer trees. The Council also adopted a new ordinance for in-house tree removal in the right-of-way and approved playground equipment for Sugarbush Park.

• Approved purchase of new 2023 Vermeer BC1500 brush chipper for $83,985.77 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 436 to bring some right-of-way tree removal in-house and updated the 2023 fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved variance for Watertown-Mayer Public Schools to use metal siding and exposed fasteners at 1001 Hwy 25 NW (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 1-ton truck and equipment from low quote bid (5-0)
• Approved $63,329.28 for Sugarbush Park playground equipment and installation (5-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 claims packet (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved a Revolving Loan Fund request for Angela Navarro. The board also updated its policy to reimburse application fees for approved loans and reappointed its 2022 officers for 2023.

• Approved $25,000 RLF loan for Angela Navarro (La Catrina Restaurante and Bar) at 6.25% interest for 10 years (5-0)
• Approved update to RLF policy to reimburse application fees when funds are approved and disbursed (5-0)
• Appointed 2023 officers: Ken Grotbo (President), Roxanne Wilmes (Vice President), Cory Mitteness (Treasurer), and Margaret Reisdorf (Secretary and Assistant Treasurer) (5-0)
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Watertown Commission on Aging will discuss results of a senior survey, tax resources for seniors, and plans for a holiday senior dinner. Commissioners will also receive an update from their meeting with the City Council and review miscellaneous items including grant information and COVID-19 vaccine information for adults.

• Senior Survey review
• Tax Resources For Seniors report
• Holiday Senior Dinner planning
• Meeting With City Council update
• Miscellaneous updates including grant information and COVID-19 vaccines for adults

The Commission adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed the development and distribution of a senior survey to identify community needs and reviewed the current account balance of $2,364.39.

• Adopted agenda (8-0)
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Agreed to develop a senior survey to capture items not covered by the Carver County Health Assessment Survey

Planning Commission

The Watertown Planning Commission will adopt minutes from December 8, 2022, and select 2023 officers. The primary new business item is a variance request for the property at 1001 Hwy 25. The agenda also includes staff updates and a public hearing, though specific details for the hearing are not listed in the text.

• Adoption of minutes from December 8, 2022
• Selection of 2023 officers
• Variance request for 1001 Hwy 25

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a variance for the Watertown-Mayer School District. The request allows an accessory storage building at 1001 Highway 25 NW to use more than 50% metal siding and a metal roof with exposed fasteners. The building will support agricultural education and FFA programs.

• Recommended approval of variance for 1001 Hwy 25 accessory building (6-0)
• Reappointed Jim Kasheimer as Planning Commission Chair for 2023 (6-0)
• Appointed James Rivors as Planning Commission Vice Chair for 2023 (6-0)
• Adopted December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)
• Rescheduled regular meeting to March 30

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session with a single agenda item: a discussion of potential developments. No decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of potential developments (no specific projects named)

The City Council reviewed concept plans for two multi-family developments but made no formal approvals or zoning changes. Staff recommended against a land use designation change for one property until more concrete plans are presented. Council members expressed interest in commissioning a new housing market study.

• Discussed Spring Mill Multi-Family Project Proposal for 96 units; referred to Planning Commission for next steps
• Discussed multi-family concept for 33.97-acre parcel (167 units); staff recommended no land use designation change at this time
• Discussed potential for a new housing market study via Maxfield Research

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, a step increase for Logan Pysick, a full-time chief job description and recruitment, employee handbook revisions, and PTO for hourly snow removal workers. Under new/old business, they will discuss Sugarbush Playground Phase 2, closing a capital account, utility fund transfers, and a legislative services agreement. The meeting also includes an open forum and claims approval.

• Sugarbush Playground Phase 2
• Closing capital account
• Utility fund transfers
• Legislative services agreement
• Step increase for Logan Pysick

The City Council approved the closure of the General Utility Capital Fund, redistributing its balance into separate water, sewer, and storm capital accounts. Council also authorized seeking quotes for Sugarbush Playground Phase 2 and renewed a two-year legislative services agreement. A consent agenda including employee handbook revisions and a step increase was approved.

• Approved Resolution 2023-04 to close Fund 402 and transfer $2,305,728.61 into separate utility funds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05 to retroactively stop 2022 annual capital utility fund transfers (3-0)
• Authorized solicitation of quotes for Sugarbush Park Phase II playground equipment (3-0)
• Adopted two-year legislative services agreement with Lockridge Grindal Nauen at $2,500 per month (3-0)
• Approved January 24, 2023 claims packet (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including employee handbook revisions and step increase for Logan Pysick (3-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Watertown Park Commission will elect 2023 officers and discuss new business including a Little Free Library request, an Adopt-A-Park application, and a Trex bench donation. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and staff updates.

• Little Free Library request
• Adopt-A-Park application
• Trex bench donation
• Selection of 2023 officers

The Commission appointed DeAnna Clemens as Chairperson and Brad Kipp as Vice Chairperson. It recommended that the City Council approve a bench donation and an Adopt-A-Park application for the Wetlands of Watertown Trails. A request for a Little Free Library was tabled pending more information.

• Appointed DeAnna Clemens as 2023 Chairperson (4-0)
• Appointed Brad Kipp as 2023 Vice Chairperson (4-0)
• Adopted November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Little Free Library request for Wetlands of Watertown Trails (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval for Tuscany Village 2nd Addition HOA to adopt Wetlands of Watertown Trails (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council acceptance of a Trex bench donation from Watertown Area Fine Arts Council (Unanimous)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss council assignments and an organizational resolution, as well as the 2023 mill and overlay project. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda is limited to discussion items.

• Discussion of council assignments and organizational resolution
• Discussion of 2023 mill and overlay project

The City Council directed staff to plan a combined mill and overlay project for 2023 to potentially save $55,000 in bonding costs. The council also discussed annual organizational appointments and the decision not to flood city ice rinks this winter due to weather.

• Directed staff to combine 2023 and 2024 Mill and Overlay projects into 2023
• Reviewed staff recommended appointments for official newspaper and consultants
• Discussed and made recommendations for council liaison assignments

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with items like the 2023 fee schedule, audit services, and personnel changes. They will also discuss soliciting quotes for a brush chipper and an update on the Mullen Restoration and Streambank project.

• 2023 Fee Schedule
• Audit Services
• Step movements for Robert Hoen and Jake Foster
• WWTF Pay Application No. 8
• Solicitation of quote for brush chipper

The City Council approved the solicitation of quotes for a new brush chipper to improve tree maintenance workflow. The council also adopted a consent agenda and approved the January 10, 2023 claims packet.

• Authorized solicitation of quotes for brush chipper (5-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 claims packet (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)