CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

City of Brainerd, Minnesota

City Hall, 501 Laurel Street, Council Chambers

Monday, April 3rd, 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: 2491 920 7449

Attend by phone Personnel and Finance 7:00 PM Committee: 1-844-992-4726 Meeting Access Code: 2484 453 1309

Attend by phone Safety and Public Works 7:00 PM Committee: 1-844-992-4726 Meeting Access Code: 2483 591 4847

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

1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

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

      ____ K. Stunek____ K. Terry  ___ 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. 040323 COUNCIL AP INV REGISTER.pdf
B.

Approval of Minutes

Documents:
  1. 2023-03-20 CC Draft.pdf
C.

Approval of Licenses

Contractor Licenses

Documents:
  1. 20230403 Contractor Licenses.pdf
D.

Department Activity Reports

Documents:
  1. Fire Chief Report.pdf
  2. PW Report.pdf
  3. CA Report.pdf
  4. HR Directors Report April 2023 Mtg.pdf
E.

Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for Exempt Permit- Submitted by Central Lakes College Foundation, 501 West College Dr, for an Event to be held on May 3, 2023

F.

Approve DTSS Landscaping Bid

Documents:
  1. CC - DTSS Landscaping Quote.pdf
G.

Authorize Hiring 2023 Temporary Employees

Documents:
  1. CC - 2023 Summer Temporary Employees.pdf
H.

Authorize Hiring of a BPU Laborer

Documents:
  1. CC - Laborer Hiring Process.pdf
6.

Community Member of the Month

Amirah Cosgrove

Documents:
  1. Community Member of the Month.pdf
7.

Council Committee Reports

A.

Safety and Public Works Committee 7:00 PM

WebEx Teleconference Call-In Information 

Call Toll-Free: 1-844-992-4726   Access Code: 2483 591 4847

Documents:
  1. 04-03 SPW Agenda.pdf
1.

Approve Event Application Parking Lot Closure - VFW Freedom Fest

Documents:
  1. SPW - Event App - VFW Freedom Fest.pdf
2.

Discuss Request for Enhanced Signage at Laurel/8th Street Intersection

Documents:
  1. SPW - Enhanced Signage Request.pdf
3.

Adopt Resolution to Authorize Application for MnDNR Outdoor Recreation Grant

Documents:
  1. SPW - RES Outdoor Rec Grant Application.pdf
4.

Discussion on Park Properties

Documents:
  1. SPW - Park Properties Discussion.pdf
5.

Discussion on Lum Park Road SPRA Project

Documents:
  1. SPW - Lum Park Rd SPRA Project Parking Discussion.pdf
B.

Personnel and Finance Committee 7:00 PM

WebEx Teleconference Call-In Information 

Call Toll-Free: 1-844-992-4726   Access Code: 2484 453 1309

Documents:
  1. 04-03 PF Agenda.pdf
1.

League of MN Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) Premium Renewal March 2023-February 2024

Documents:
  1. PF - Insurance Renewal.pdf
2.

Consider Extension of the Agreement with the Northland Arboretum

Documents:
  1. PF Arb Request.pdf
3.

Accept Letter of Resignation from Battalion Chief Joe Rubado

Documents:
  1. PF - Retirement of Battalion Chief Rubado.pdf
4.

Approve Hiring List Paid On-Call Firefighters 2023 and Authorize to Hire

Documents:
  1. PF-Paid On call hiring 2023.pdf
5.

Consider Recommendations regarding the Public Utilities Director Job Description and Hiring Process

Documents:
  1. PF - PU Director Job Description.pdf
6.

Approve Outdoor Program Banner Policy

Documents:
  1. PF Banner Policy.pdf
8.

Unfinished Business

A.

Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution for Housing and Rehabilitation Small Cities Development Program Grant Application

Documents:
  1. MA - SCDP Application.pdf
B.

Adopt Resolution for Denial of the Conditional Use Permit for a 5-Unit Apartment at 2307 Crestview Lane.

Documents:
  1. MA - Resolution for Denial of CUP.pdf
C.

Committee Resignations

Lynda Hummel- Library Board

D.

Committee Recommendations - Recommended by Mayor Badeaux

Justin Grecula-EDA (Expire 2026)

E.

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) 

Library Board- 1 term (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) 

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

Parking Commission-- 1 term (Expire 2026)

Planning Commission-- 1 term (Expire 2025)

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

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