Shawn Bailey

The agenda includes items such as the Parks and Recreation Report, Pickle Report, Planning & Zoning Department Report, Police Report, Public Works Report, and Fire Department Report. It also covers the presentation of claims, approval of regular City Council Meeting Minutes and City Council Workshop Minutes from June 21, 2022, personnel updates, and Fire Department Donation Resolutions. New business includes a public hearing for a Liquor Ordinance Amendment, approval of a New Employee Retention Committee Policy, and a Preliminary Plat for Nisswa Crossings. The agenda also lists upcoming meeting dates and announcements.

The emergency council meeting addressed the Mayoral Declaration of Local Emergency No. 2020-1, a resolution to extend the declaration, and the approval of temporary COVID-19 leave and reduced operations policies. The council also discussed extending the date of closure for city facilities.

The workshop agenda includes a presentation by Ryan Schmidt, CPA, Partner at Schlenner Wenner & Co., regarding the City of Nisswa's Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2022. The presentation will cover the 2022 Audited Financial Statements and the 2022 Report to Members of Governance. The agenda also includes a section for discussion, comments, and questions, followed by adjournment.

The Nisswa City Council held a meeting covering various topics, including a discussion on hiring a new Park & Rec Director following Alex Hondl's resignation, and the process for doing so. They also discussed regulations for liquor licensing, including a request from Ryan Nelson of JRs #19 BBQ. Additionally, the council addressed a resolution for the preparation of a report on improvement for Parkway Drive, discussed RFPs for a City Engineering Firm, and the formation of a steering committee to explore funding options for road resurfacing. Other items included a gas franchise ordinance for Northern States Power Company (Xcel Energy), HR/conflict resolution matters, and monthly work session meetings to discuss and explore ideas for upcoming issues and projects.

The special council meeting included discussion and potential action regarding the recommendation for the 2019 budget, specifically focusing on salaries and benefits. Key items included determining the cost of living (COLA) increase for non-union employees, deciding on the city's health insurance contribution, and considering a change to the policy for part-time staff regarding step movement upon completion of 2,080 hours.