CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

City of Brainerd, Minnesota

City Hall, 501 Laurel Street, Council Chambers

Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 @ 7:30pm

 

The public is invited to attend these meetings in person
Attend by phone City Council: 1-844-992-4726   Meeting Access Code: 2486 190 8595

Attend by phone Personnel and Finance 7:15 PM Committee: 1-844-992-4726 Meeting Access Code: 2481 973 3040

Attend by phone Safety and Public Works 6:45 PM Committee: 1-844-992-4726 Meeting Access Code: 2491 493 2487

Meetings are broadcast on CTC ch 8, Charter ch 181, YouTube, AppleTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV

1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

      ____ K. Terry ____ T. Stenglein____ G. Johnson____ J. Czeczok____ M. O'Day

      ____ K. Stunek  ___ K. Bevans    ____ Mayor Badeaux

3.

Pledge of Allegiance

4.

Approval of Agenda - Voice Vote

5.

Consent Calendar

NOTICE TO PUBLIC - all matters listed are considered routine by the Council and will all be enacted by one (1) motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown prior to the time the Council votes on the motion to be ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL
A.

Approval of Bills

Documents:
  1. JAN 2023 PREPAIDS REGISTER.pdf
  2. 022123 COUNCIL AP INV REGISTER.pdf
B.

Approval of Minutes

Documents:
  1. 2023-02-06 CC Draft.pdf
C.

Approval of Licenses

Contractor Licenses

Documents:
  1. 20230221 Contractor Licenses.pdf
D.

Department Activity Reports

Documents:
  1. 2023-01 Monthly Report.pdf
  2. Council Dept Report IT.pdf
  3. CDD Report.pdf
E.

Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application- Submitted by Brainerd Area Hockey Association 502 Jackson St for an Event to be Held on March 4, 2023

6.

Council Committee Reports

A.

Personnel and Finance Committee 7:15 PM

WebEx Teleconference Call-In Information 

Call Toll-Free: 1-844-992-4726   Access Code: 2481 973 3040

Documents:
  1. 02-21 PF Agenda.pdf
1.

Accept the Resignation of Community Service Officer Masen Barton and Request to Hire

Documents:
  1. PF-Resignation CSO.pdf
2.

Ratify the Hiring of Warming House Attendant Owen Carlson and Direction on Future Hiring Ratifications for Temporary Employees

Documents:
  1. PF-Seasonal Hirings.pdf
3.

Accept Retirement of Police Chief Mike Bestul

Documents:
  1. PF- Retirement of Police Chief .pdf
4.

Approve Revised Employee Policy Manual Health Insurance Exhibit with 2023 Changes

Documents:
  1. PF-Council_BPU Commission Health Insurance .pdf
B.

Safety and Public Works Committee 6:45 PM

WebEx Teleconference Call-In Information 

Call Toll-Free: 1-844-992-4726   Access Code: 2491 493 2487

Documents:
  1. 02-21 SPW Agenda.pdf
1.

Event/ Street Closure Application- St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration

Documents:
  1. SPW - St Patricks Day Parade.pdf
2.

Adopt Resolution Removing On-Street Parking on Oak Street

Documents:
  1. SPW - Harrison SRTS No Parking.pdf
3.

Approve Grant Application for Laura Jane Musser Environmental Initiative Grant for Jaycees Park Trail

Documents:
  1. SPW - Laura Jane Musser Grant.pdf
4.

Approve Grant Application for MnDNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for Lum Park Beach Restroom Building

Documents:
  1. SPW - Outdoor Rec Grant.pdf
5.

Approve Proposal from Bolton & Menk for Engineering Services for the Buffalo Hills Gully Remediation Project

Documents:
  1. SPW - Engineering Gully Project.pdf
6.

Discuss Street Lighting Policy

Documents:
  1. SPW - Street Lighting Policy.pdf
7.

Approve Budget for 2023 Landscaping in Downtown Special Services District

Documents:
  1. SPW - DTSS Landscaping Budget.pdf
8.

Direction on Active Code Enforcement Cases

Documents:
  1. SPW - Code Enforcement.pdf
7.

Unfinished Business

A.

Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution for Municipal Consent and Layout Approval for TH 210/Washington Street Reconstruction Project

Documents:
  1. MA -TH 210 Municipal Consent.pdf
B.

Committee Resignations

Marlee Larson- HRA Board

C.

Committee Recommendations - Recommended by Mayor Badeaux

Kevin Yeager- HRA (expires 2027)

Allie Verchota- HRA (expires 2024)

D.

Call For Applicants - Informational

(Application information at www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/boards)

Mayor Recommended: (terms to expire on 12/31 of said year)

Charter Commission – 2 terms (Expire 2026) 2 terms (Expire 2025) 

Rental Dwelling License Board of Appeals – 5 terms (Expire 2024) 

TAC-- 1 term (Expire 2023)

 Mayor Recommended: (terms to expire 09/07 of said year)

Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 1 term (Expire 2028) 1 term (Expire 2026)

Council President Recommended: (terms expire on 12/31 of said year)

Parking Commission-- 1 term (Expire 2026)

Planning Commission-- 1 term (Expire 2025)

E.

Final Reading- Proposed Ordinance 1543 - Amending Section 900.08 of the City Code- Harboring of Chickens and Ducks

Documents:
  1. MA - Final Reading ORD 1543 .pdf
F.

Final Reading - Proposed Ordinance 1544- Amending Section 2014.05 of the City Code- Use of Outdoor Power Equipment

Documents:
  1. MA - Final Reading ORD 1544.pdf
G.

Final Reading - Proposed Ordinance 1545 - Amending Section 1315 of the City Code - Parking Restrictions During Snow Emergencies

Documents:
  1. MA - Final Reading ORD 1545 .pdf
8.

New Business

A.

Consider Conditional Use Permit for Mini Storage Units at 15770 Dellwood Drive

Documents:
  1. MA - CUP Mini Storage.pdf
B.

Consider Final Plat for Creekside Community Development

Documents:
  1. MA - Final Plat Creekside Dev.pdf
C.

First Reading - Proposed Ordinance 1547 - Amending Section 320 of the City Code - Administrative Citations

Documents:
  1. MA - First Reading ORD 1547.pdf
D.

First Reading - Proposed Ordinance 1548 - Rezoning Parcel #41160504 to RL-1

Documents:
  1. MA -First Reading ORD 1548.pdf
9.

Public Forum

Time allocated for citizens to bring matters not on the agenda to the attention of the Council - Time limits may be imposed
10.

Staff Reports

(Verbal:  Any Updates since Packet)

11.

Mayor's Report

12.

Council Member Reports

13.

Adjourn to Joint Workshop of City Council and Park Board on February 27th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Visit the City's Website at www.ci.brainerd.mn.us

MISSION
 "Provide high quality, cost effective public services and leadership in creating
 a sustainable city"