Brainerd City Council
Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 16
City Hall, 501 Laurel St., Council Chambers
The public is invited to attend these meetings in person.
Attend by phone City Council: 1-844-992-4726; Meeting Access Code: 2484 919 8100
Attend by phone Safety and Public Works Committee 6:45 p.m.: 1-844-992-4726; Meeting Access Code: 2482 585 2671
Attend by phone: Personnel and Finance Committee 7:15 p.m.: 1-844-992-4726 Meeting Access Code: 2490 958 7700
Meeting is also streamed live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/CityOfBrainerdMN
1. Call To Order - 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval Of Agenda
5. Consent Calendar
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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
B. Approval Of Minutes
B.1. City Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2022
C. Approval Of Licenses
D. Department Activity Reports
6. Presentations
A. Bridges of Hope- Warming Shelter Update
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7. Council Committee Reports
Personnel and Finance Committee
1. Ratify the Hiring of 2022 Interns and Temporary/ Seasonal Employees
2. Request from Brainerd Community Action for Independence Day Fireworks Donation
3. On-Sale Beer and Wine License- Submitted by Badeaux Restaurants LLC- DBA Slice on Oak, 625 Oak St- Contingent Upon Approvals
4. Update on Community Development Director Hiring Process
5. Update on Request for Funds to be Returned from Lakes Area Media Collaborative
Safety & Public Works Committee
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1. Event/Street Closure- Submitted by DDBC for the Here for Good Market
2. Event/Street Closure- Independence Day Celebrations
3. Authorize Agreement for Engineering Services from WSB for the Safe Routes to School
4. Accept Bids- Improvement 20-07- 2022 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Repairs
5. Approve Professional Services Agreement with SEH for Construction Administration on Improvement 20-07- 2022 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Repairs
6. Accept Bids- Improvement 22-02 2022 Crack Sealing Project
7. Resolution- Accepting Bids- Improvement 21-10- Greenwood Street Reconstruction Project
8. Resolution- Accepting Bids- Improvement 21-12- North Brainerd Reconstruction Project
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9. Resolution- Master Partnership Agreement with the State of Minnesota for Collaborative Design, Construction, and Maintenance Projects
10. Direction on Active Code Enforcement Cases
Direction on Active Code Enforcement Cases
Unfinished Business
A. Final Reading- Proposed Ordinance 1530- An Ordinance to Rezone 1005 S 6th St
B. Call For Applicants – Informational
(Application Information at www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/boards/)
Mayor Recommended: (terms to expire on 12/31 of said year)
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Cable TV Advisory Committee– 2 terms (Expire 2022) – 1 term (Expire 2024)
Charter Commission – 1 term (Expire 2022) – 1 term (2025)
Rental Dwelling License Board of Appeals – 2 terms (Expire 2022)
Mayor Recommended: (terms to expire 09/07 of said year)
Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 1 term (Expire 2022) 1 term (Expire 2026)
Council President Recommended: (terms to expire 12/31 of said year)
Planning Commission—1 term (Expire 2023)
Ad Hoc Committees – Applicants Needed
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Water Tower Fundraising Committee – 1 position
8. New Business
A. Consideration of Interim Use Permit for Short Term Rental at 1005 S 6th St
B. First Reading- Proposed Ordinance 1531- An Ordinance Replacing Section 720 and 725 Brainerd City Code
C. Resolution- Declaring Sufficiency of Petition and Setting a Public Hearing on a Vacation Commenced by a Majority of Abutting Landowners- Alley Blocks M and E, West Brainerd
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 Closed Session per MN Statute 13D.05 subd. 3B Under the Attorney-Client Privilege to Discuss Gustafson Properties of Brainerd, LLC. v. City of Brainerd.
14. Adjourn to Planning Commission Meeting on May 18, 2022, at 6 p.m.
Baxter City Council
Meets 7 p.m. Tuesday
Baxter City Hall, 13190 Memorywood Drive, Baxter
The Baxter City Council will meet in a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Baxter City Hall discuss the Special Event Ordinance.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
5. Public Comments
Comments received from the public may be placed on a future meeting agenda for consideration.
6. Consent Agenda
The following items are considered non-controversial by staff and are recommended to be read and passed in one motion. Any council person, staff, citizen, or meeting attendee can request one or more items be pulled from the Consent Agenda and the item will be pulled and addressed immediately after the passage of the Consent Agenda; otherwise, the following items will be passed in one motion:
A. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes from May 3, 2022
B. Approve City Council Minutes from May 3, 2022
C. Approve the Payment of Bills and Finance Report (Addendum A)
D. Schedule the Annual Storm Water Public Informational Meeting for Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter.
E. Accept Utilities Commission Minutes of May 4, 2022
F. Approve Zip's Car Wash Development Agreement.
G. Approve Zip's Car Wash Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Agreement.
H. Approve the Northern Plains Contracting Inc. Partial Pay Estimate No. 8 in the amount of $78,362.78 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project.
I. Approve SEH Agreement for Preparation of Water System Capital Improvement Plan Document in the Not to Exceed Amount of $15,000.00.
J. Approve the WIDSETH Agreement for Geotechnical Evaluation Report Services for the Cypress Drive and Douglas Fir Extension Project, in the Not to Exceed Amount of $7,825.
K. Approve the WIDSETH Agreement for Assistance with the Part II Wellhead Protection Plan Preparation in the Not to Exceed Amount of $10,000.00.
L. Approve Limited Use Agreement for R.L. Larson to use Tax Forfeited Property for Storage and Staging during Construction of the 2022 Foley Road, Isle Drive, and Forthun Road Improvements Project.
M. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-044 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the 2022 Trunk Highway 210 & Inglewood Drive Railway Crossing Improvements, Municipal Improvement No. 4121.
N. Approve the Bolton & Menk Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisements for Bids for the 2022 Micro Surfacing Project.
O. Approve Purchase of Drainage Easement for Section 6 Area A-1 Stormwater Outlet Project or Parcel 40060948 in the Amount of $4,140.00.
P. Approve the Proposed Job Descriptions and Recommended Pay Grades and Authorize Staff to Commence the Process to Fill the Positions of Public Works Maintenance I and Streets and Storm Water Lead Maintenance
Q. Approve 2021 Year-End General Fund Transfer of $200,000 to the Capital Equipment Fund for Future Equipment Replacements
R. Approve Appointment to the Seasonal Position of Park Attendant
S. Adopt Resolution 2022-043 Approving the MnDOT Cooperative Agreement for the 2022 T.H. 210/Inglewood Drive Road Improvement Project.
T. Adopt Resolution No 2022-045 Authorizing Advancement of Municipal State Aid Funds for the 2022 Fairview Road, Golf Course Drive, Excelsior Road & Trail connection Improvements Project and the 2022 TH 210/Inglewood Drive Road Improvement Project
U. Approve Temporary Liquor License for the Brainerd Jaycees Special Event at Mills Auto Enterprise
V. Approve the Purchase of the Drainage and Utility Easement for Parcels 40120898 and Parcel 40070506 for the 2022 Foley Road, Isle Drive, and Forthun Road Improvement Project.
W. Accept Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from May 10, 2022
X. Adopt Resolution 2022-041 approving a variance to allow 40% impervious surface in a shoreland district
Y. Adopt Resolution 2022-042 approving a Conditional Use Permit for grading and filling in a shoreland district
Z. Approve Special Event Application for 2022 Kiwanis Kids Triathlon
AA. Approve Special Event Application for 2022 First Baptist Church 5K Run/Walk
7. Pulled Agenda Items
8. Other Business
A. Reschedule the Public Hearing for the Vacation of Property and Closing Knollwood Drive Railroad Crossing
9. Council Comments
A. Connie Lyscio
B. Zach Tabatt
C. John Ward
D. Mark Cross
E. Darrel Olson
10. City Administrator's Report
11. City Attorney's Report
A. Closed Session Under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3 (b), Attorney-Client Privilege
A.1. Closed Session
B. Closed Session Under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3 (c), Purchase of Property: PID 40070814, 40070813, 40070815, and 40120811
B.1. Closed Session
12. Adjourn
Citizens' Water Tower Committee
Meets 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18
Brainerd City Hall
2nd Floor Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Jody Converse
Approval of Minutes from Meeting Dated March 16, 2022
Action on Report
5. Mary Koep
Treasurer Report
Action on Report
6. Ashley Storm
Publicity/Fund Raising
Jack Pine Brewery
i. Pints for a Purpose – September 21, 20
7. Paul Skogen
Grant Information
Brainerd Community Action Grant
8. Paul Skogen
Chairman Report
Contract Awarded to Hy Tec Construction
a.i.1.i. Construction to begin early August
a.i.1.ii. Project Start-up Celebration with City, Public and our Big Supporters
a.i.1.iii. Working with Hy Tec on Project Start Up
Meeting with Pine Center Sportsmen’s Club
WJJY Community Focus
Looking at ways to change to National Significance on National Register
Katherine Carey, National Park Service
Jane Bisel, Blue Plant Consulting
9. David Badeaux
City of Brainerd City Council Report
Action or Report
10. Other Items for Discussion
Cub Foods Donation Pick-up
i. Thank You Card
Merchandise Items for Sale at “ Visit Brainerd “
i. Need to Advertise
Arts in the Park
i. June 26, 2022
ii. Float
Crow Wing County Fair
i. August 2-6
ii. Continuous Presentation using Dan Hegstad and Dave’s Video Flapjack Festival
i. September 24, 2022
ii. Partner with the Brainerd Jaycees
iii. Advertising and Prizes
iv. Lumberjack show is not available this year.
Next year about $ 5,000 per day
2023 Calendars – Historic Brainerd Buildings
i. Sponsorships
ii. Review Pictures
T-Shirts
i. New Design
Crossing Arts Alliance
Pull Tabs
Christmas Lighting in Shape of Water Tower using Wire Frame
i. Neon Light at Visit Brainerd
Working with GvlPoly on Plastic Water Towers
i. Possible Sponsorship for Cost of the Original Molds ($3,000)
ii. Production Cost for Small Tower approximately $5.
iii. Production Cost for Large Tower approximately $7.
11. Next Meeting, June 15, 2022
12. Adjournment
Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners
Meets 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18
Brainerd City Hall Council Chambers & Via WebEx Conference
501 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REVIEW AND APPROVE AGENDA
4. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of Minutes from Regular Board Meeting on April 27th, 2022
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Financial Report
b. HCV Report
c. Housing Management Report
d. Rehab Programs Report
e. Executive Director Report
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
9. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday June 22, 2022
10. ADJOURN TO STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION MAY 19th HELD AT BRAINERD CITY HALL
Personnel Committee
Meets 9 a.m. Monday, May 16
Historic Courthouse
County Administrator’s Conference Room
1. Staff Update
Erik Flowers - Veterans Service
Adam Kronstedt - Sheriff’s Office
Frontline Worker Pay Update
2. Personnel Actions
Crow Wing County Committee meeting schedule
The following list includes Crow Wing County meetings that may be attended by one or more members of the Crow Wing County Board:
Meets 9 a.m. Monday, May 16, Personnel Committee, Historic Courthouse, County Administrator's Conference Room
Meets 5 pm. Thursday, Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment, Historic Courthouse, County Board Room / Teams (call 218-824-1010 for link)
Meets 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, Kitchigami Regional Library Board, KRLS Headquarters, Pine River / Zoom (call 218-587-2171 x224 for link)
Pillager School Board
Meets 6 p.m. Monday, May 16
Media Center, 323 E. Second St. South, Pillager
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
IV. Consider Additions/Deletions/Acceptance of the Agenda
V. Visitor Comments
VI. Consider Consent Agenda
A. Consider the minutes of the previous monthly board meeting
B. Monthly cash flow including investments
C. Monthly bills paid
D. Monthly bills paid -Activity accounts
E. Donations
F. Personnel summary sheet
VII. Special Board Reports with Possible Action
A. Personnel
1. Committee Report
B. Curriculum
1. Director of Teaching and Learning Report
C. Policy
D. Activities
E. Facilities
1. Committee Report
a. Discussion on Athletic Complex Quote and Cost Reductions
b. Discussion on Lights for Athletic Complex
2. Presentation by Wold on Athletic Complex
F. Budget
1. Committee Report
2. Business Manager Report
VIII. Other
A. Update on Graduation from Jason Savage
IX. Superintendent's Report
X. Adjournment