City Council Agenda for July 10

Brooten City Council regular meeting agenda for Monday, July 10, 2023 

Note: this was sent a week ago, but I was unable to post it last weekend before the meeting; I'm adding it now in the interest of sharing with the public. A follow-up story will be in the July 20 print issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice.


7:00    Mark Torkelson – FEMA Update

7:00    Building Permits:
                (1.) Ariel & Jacob Starr – 412 Eastern Avenue S.  – Backyard Fence
                (2.) Jason Wold – 160 Industry Drive
                (3.) Jeff Retrum – 400 Central Avenue S. – 12’ 6” x 16’ Screened Gazebo

7:15    Tennis Court Color

7:30    Approve Interim Bills

7:45    Approval of June Minutes, approval of bills and Brooten Auto bills
 
8:00    Nancy Miller – Upcoming Law Changes
                           Annual Pay Increase – Part Time

8:15    Other

The "Circus" is arriving in Brooten: Bonanza Valley Days 2023! (UPDATES, VIDEO)

Bonanza Valley Days in Brooten is underway! The circus is underway, but it won't be in full force until later in the afternoon on Friday.

I'll get some updates on BVD posted to this editor's blog post. The BVD Worship in the Park was honestly incredible from my point of view. We had a huge crowd! Typically this has drawn 40 to 50 in recent years, but tonight we had over 70 in attendance!! It was marvelous. This was a superb way to kick of Bonanza Valley Days 2023. I hope to at least get one or two short video clips from the worship posted on this publisher's blog.

Breaking news late Thursday night: the BVD Medallion has been found! It took almost four full days, but Nate Hagen of Brooten was the individual who located it. I'll get more posted on that later. Congratulations to Nate! He will win a $50 gift certificate to the Backyard Burger.

I enjoyed a short visit with BVD Committee Chairman Tom Feldman after worship in the park tonight, and we discussed the multiple activities that are coming this weekend. We are bracing for an overwhelming turnout of people. Honestly, it is a bit daunting! It is a huge challenge to pull off BVD, and we are immensely grateful for the support of everyone who has a part in this huge, huge town celebration.

AND! Here's video of the Worship in the Park:


More to come on Friday morning. We see a forecast of a high of about 75 degrees for Friday and a low chance of rain. This is good for youth baseball! And the garage sales.

Friday evening update: the craft and vendor show has at least 22 on site as of Friday evening. Others can come tomorrow. The chicken BBQ feed is going remarkably well. We have rain on the horizon, and it appears that we'll be seeing that arrive after 8 p.m.

Brooten city council agenda for June 26

Brooten City Council regular meeting agenda: Monday, June 26, 2023

7:00    Waive Waiting Period Gambling Permit: 
          (1.) Prairie View Community Golf Raffle on September 9, 2023 – Prairie View Community Golf Course.

7:15    Resolution No. 2023-13 – A Resolution Accepting Donations to the City

7:30    Consideration of $260 Donation in 2024 to the Initiative Foundation

7:45    Review/Approval Nuisance Violation Notice & Order for Abatement Form

8:00    Quote from GraybaR – Banner Arms

8:15    Verizon Written Acknowledgement of Lease Commencement

8:30    Other

Belgrade city council meeting agenda

The Belgrade City Council meets in regular session on Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. The agenda items are as follows:

Police: the Belgrade-Brooten Police Board will meet on June 21 at 6 p.m. in Belgrade and will review the Criminal Prosecution Contract for 2024 and 2025.
Fire department: a fireman has resigned, and quotes will be reviewed for ATV and other equipment.
City land offer for sale.
Public Works.
ZONING requests: including a privacy fence, a deck and Planning Commission recommendation from the June 12 public hearing and minutes.
Economic Development Authority Concert in the Park is June 29 at 6 p.m.; banners at the park; and a Facebook page and a Social Networking policy.
Other matters...May financials and expenses; bills and transfers; meeting minutes from May 15 and May 22;
NEXT meeting: Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m.

Brooten city council agenda for June 12

Brooten City Council regular meeting agenda, Monday, June 12, 2023        

  7:00  Paul Jurek – Pay Application No. 3 – Breitbach Construction Co.

  7:15   Mark Torkelson – Fire Department Filling Pools

  7:30  Building Permits – Jason Wold - 211 Central Avenue S. – Moving in House
                           Jason Wold – Industrial Park – Storage Units
                           Caitlyn Zank – 121 Western Avenue S. - Fence

  7:45   Resolution No. 2023-11 – A Resolution Accepting Donations to the City

  8:00   Sidewalk Removal Request – 211 Western Avenue North

  8:15   Quote for Manhole Adjustment & Repair

  8:30   Quote for Dust Control

  8:45   Tennis Court Construction – Color Choices – Pickleball Court Options

  9:00   Stearns County Attorney - Criminal Prosecution Contract 2024 & 2025

  9:15   Approve Excel Energy Bill – Extension of Electric Service to New Lift Station
                $17,889.14

  9:30  Approval of 2023 Township Fire Contracts: Chippewa Falls

  9:45   Approval of May Minutes, approval of bills, Brooten Auto bills     

10:00   Approval of Interim Bills     $23,036.82

10:15   Approve Transfer from 4M Fund to GF Checking 
            Approve Transfer from GF Savings
           Temporary Revenue Note for Bollig Invoice - and Pay Application 3 + Xcel Energy

10:30   Memorandum of Understanding: Modification of the 2021-2023 Collective Bargaining   
            Agreements Between AFSCME Council 65, Local 748-0006 and City of Brooten

10:45 Other

Brooten city council agenda: May 22

Brooten city council regular meeting agenda: Monday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

  7:00  Mark Torkelson – Chairs for Fire Hall – CRP Burns

 7:15   RESOLUTION 2023-10 - AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION GRANT CONTRACT

 7:30   Mowing Applicants

 7:45   YTD Budget

 8:00    Other

Brooten city council agenda for May 8

Brooten City Council regular meeting agenda: Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m.             

  7:00  Paul Jurek – Pay Application No. 2 – Breitbach Construction Co.

  7:15   Building Permit – Scott Gafkjen – 201 Western Avenue N. - Shed

  7:30   Chicken Permit – Tracy Laage 131 Prairie Avenue S. – two chickens

  7:45   Gravel for Streets - $15.50/Yard – Lynn Larson Gravel

  8:00   Quote for Shingles on Dugouts at City Park

  8:15   Quote for Staining Gazebo, Park Shelter and AD Building

  8:30   Picnic Tables - $300 – Bonanza Valley Lumber

  8:45   Asphalt Quotes

  9:00   Liquor License Application
                Sedan Fire Dept. Relief Association, Pavilion, July 7th

  9:15   Approval of April Minutes
            Approval of Bills
            Brooten Auto

  9:30   Approval of Interim Bills

  9:45   Approve Transfer from 4M Fund to GF Checking 
         Approve Transfer from GF Savings
                  Temporary Revenue Note for Bollig Invoice and Pay Application 2

10:00    Other