City of Thief River Falls

The council authorized payments for bills and disbursements and granted a temporary 3.2% malt liquor license. The council adopted the assessment roll for the 2022 street and utilities improvement project, reaffirmed a tax increment financing district modification for a mixed-use development, and called for a second reading to amend the flood plain district code to comply with national standards. Additionally, the council appointed an interim Fire Chief and approved the MAPS bargaining unit contract and memorandum of understanding for the City Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator.

The council discussed and approved payments for street and utility improvement projects, including the 2021 and 2022 projects. They initiated an ordinance amendment regarding park regulations to prohibit camping and temporary lodging. Additionally, the council adopted the preliminary 2023 budget and the 2023 tax levy. Other actions included authorizing the lease of a front-end loader, approving the Fire Chief job description and advertisement for the position, and setting a public hearing date for proposed assessments related to the 2022 street and utilities improvement project. A discussion also took place regarding a messy yard complaint.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the hiring of a Billing Clerk II, authorization for payment of city bills and disbursements, and the issuance of a 'Beer in the Park' permit. The council approved the write-off of uncollectible utility accounts, rescinded a previous resolution regarding the General Manager job description, and opened the Electric Superintendent position for hiring. Additionally, the council approved an RFP for scrap metal recycling, conducted a second reading and passed an ordinance regulating the keeping of chickens within city limits, authorized an off-site gambling permit for the local amateur hockey organization, and approved a progression raise for an apprentice lineworker. The meeting also included a discussion regarding snow emergency management.

The council held a public hearing regarding the 2023 Street and Utilities Improvements assessment roll. Key actions included approving the payment of city bills and disbursements, appointing a councilmember to local bike meetings, and granting conditional use permits for a UPS commercial terminal and RISE Adult Day Services. The council called for a first reading to rezone a property, approved a final payment estimate for the 2022 Street and Utilities Improvements, entered into a consulting contract for GIS services, and adopted the assessment roll and a final payment estimate for the 2023 Street and Utilities Improvements. Additionally, the council approved a statement of work for system hosting agreements, conducted a second reading and passed an ordinance regarding cannabis use in public places, and approved the hiring of a water systems operator and a regional airport easement.

The council held a public hearing regarding street and utility improvements. Key actions included authorizing payments and bills, approving a gambling permit and parade application for the Pennington County Fair Association, and granting a temporary liquor license. The council approved the purchase of plastic sanitation bags and initiated amendments to city codes regarding performance standards for commercial and industrial zoning, council meeting schedules, and off-sale malt liquor regulations. Additionally, the council approved a storm water utility rate increase, ordered improvements for street and utilities projects, and authorized the solicitation of donations for hosting the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Other items included purchasing new voting booths, establishing council per diem rates, hiring a patrol officer, authorizing the creation of a domain name, implementing mobile device management, and migrating to a government-specific Microsoft 365 tenant with cloud backup services.