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MINUTES Mankato City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 2024 - 6 p.m. IGC - Mankato Room |
1.
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Members Present: Dennis Dieken, Michael McLaughlin, Jenn Melby-Kelley, Jessica Hatanpa, Kevin Mettler, Mike Laven, and Mayor Najwa Massad.
Staff Present: City Manager Susan Arntz, Community Development Director Mark Konz, Public Works Director Jeff Johnson, Assistant City Engineer Michael McCarty, and City Clerk Renae Kopischke.
Members Present: Dennis Dieken, Michael McLaughlin, Jenn Melby-Kelley, Jessica Hatanpa, Kevin Mettler, Mike Laven, and Mayor Najwa Massad.
Staff Present: City Manager Susan Arntz, Community Development Director Mark Konz, Public Works Director Jeff Johnson, Assistant City Engineer Michael McCarty, and City Clerk Renae Kopischke.
Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag
2.
Approval of Agenda
Ms. Hatanpa moved and Mr. Mettler seconded a motion to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Hatanpa moved and Mr. Mettler seconded a motion to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried unanimously.
3.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Laven moved and Mr. Dieken seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 24, 2024 as written. The motion carried unanimously.
4.
Appearances, Recognition, and Proclamations
Presentation of Ambassador Awards to East High School:
- Track Member Adaylia Borgmeier
- Girls' Softball Team
Presentation by the League of Minnesota Cities of the 2024 City of Excellence Award; Creative Involvement of City Residents
5.
Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)
Sophia Hoiseth, 212 Byron Street, representing the YWCA, mentioned the young women's initiative Minnesota Greater Mankato Cabinet that engages young women and gender-expansive youth in policy, advocacy, and community change essential for addressing systemic inequities and building a more inclusive society for all. She commented on the creation of the cabinet as well as membership and provided handouts.
Sophia Hoiseth, 212 Byron Street, representing the YWCA, mentioned the young women's initiative Minnesota Greater Mankato Cabinet that engages young women and gender-expansive youth in policy, advocacy, and community change essential for addressing systemic inequities and building a more inclusive society for all. She commented on the creation of the cabinet as well as membership and provided handouts.
6.
Consent Calendar
NOTE: All items listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a Council Member wishes to discuss any of these items, they may ask that the item be removed from the Consent Calendar. Removed item(s) will be discussed and acted upon by separate motion.
Ms. Hatanpa pulled item 6.J. Ms. Hatanpa moved and Mr. Mettler seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Ms. Hatanpa pulled item 6.J. Ms. Hatanpa moved and Mr. Mettler seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
A.
Motion approving amendment to 2024 Park Pilot Projects.
B.
Resolution appointing Election Judges for the 2024 Primary Election.
C.
Motion approving a Preliminary Plat of The Station. The subject property is described as that part of the easterly 20 acres of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the North Half of the southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, all in Section 3, Township 108, Range 26, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the railroad right of way; by request of Orion Development, Inc.
D.
Resolution approving an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of an additional structure on the current lot for a childcare facility and for a certificate of design compliance for the new structure in the Highway Gateway Overlay District. The subject property is described as the west 181.51 feet of Lot 6, Block 2, Country Club Estates No. 11 (120 Birkdale Drive); by request of Julie Oachs, Jrs. Academy, LLC.
E.
Resolution approving an amendment to a Planned Unit Development to allow for changes in the townhome phase of the project including, but not limited to, the footprint and the exterior elevations of a 10-plex townhome. The subject property is described as Lot 2, Block 1, The Neighborhood subdivision. (110-144 Dewey Lane); by request of Dewey Townhomes, LLC.
F.
Resolution approving an amendment to the Planned Unit Development to allow for an approximately 5,000 square foot addition to an existing building within the medical campus and for a certificate of design compliance for the proposed modifications for the property located within the Highway Gateway Overlay District. The subject property is described as Lot 1, Block 1, Mankato Clinic First Addition, etal (1431 Premier Drive); by request of Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic.
G.
Resolution approving Final Plat review of River Bluff Cottages, and for an amendment to the previously approved Planned Unit Development. The subject property is described as Outlot A, Sibley Parkway; by request of River Bluff Cottages, LLC.
H.
Resolutions approving a Planned Unit Development for a commercial development with shared, private drive access way and shared amenities; a Conditional Use Permit to allow a drive-thru between the building and the property frontage in the Highway Gateway Overlay District; and a Certificate of Design Compliance for the construction of three new structures within the Highway Gateway Overlay District. The subject property is described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Victory Commercial Park; by request of Mankato Interchange Investment.
I.
Resolution of Support for the Partnership Community Land Trust Phase IV in Mankato.
J.
Ms. Hatanpa noted changes that were made on the Kern Bridge highlighting the flooding and the height modifications. Mr. McLaughlin thanked the staff for their work in securing funding.
Ms. Hatanpa moved and Mr. Dieken seconded a motion to approve the Resolutions receiving reports, ordering improvements, and advertising for bids for Capital Improvement Projects: 10884 - Kern Bridge; and 11001 - Land of Memories Trail. The motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Hatanpa moved and Mr. Dieken seconded a motion to approve the Resolutions receiving reports, ordering improvements, and advertising for bids for Capital Improvement Projects: 10884 - Kern Bridge; and 11001 - Land of Memories Trail. The motion carried unanimously.
K.
Resolution considering bids on Capital Improvement Project 11074; 2024 Resurfacing and Miscellaneous Sidewalks.
L.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a Transportation and Economic Development (TED) Program Grant for the Local Share of Improvements on US Highway 169.
M.
Set August 12, 2024, as date of public hearing for a vacation of an alley described as All that part of the north-south running alley dedicated in Block 14, Map of Mankato, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying north of the Westerly extension of the north line of Lot 7, Block 14, Map of Mankato, according to the recorded plat thereof, City of Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota; preliminary plat review of Hotel Mankato Redevelopment plat; a conditional use permit to allow two hotels in the CBD-C, Central Business District Core; and a certificate of design compliance for the construction of a new, approximately 250,00 square foot development in the Downtown Gateway Overlay District and the Downtown Design District. The subject properties are 101 East Main, 121 and 123 East Main, and 118 South 2nd Street; by request of Emily Nepp with permission of the property owner(s).
7.
City Manager’s Report
Ms. Arntz provided a brief update on the flooding and indicated that a video was being prepared highlighting the flood recovery efforts.
Ms. Arntz provided a brief update on the flooding and indicated that a video was being prepared highlighting the flood recovery efforts.
8.
Reports of City Council Members
Mr. Laven stated that he attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference and provided updates on some of his discussions as well as commented on the city manager's presentation on opioid funding.
Mr. Laven stated that he attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference and provided updates on some of his discussions as well as commented on the city manager's presentation on opioid funding.
9.
Miscellaneous Business
View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar
Regular Council Meeting, July 22, 2024, 6 p.m., Mankato Room (with Work Session to follow)
Work Session, August 5, 2024, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2024, 6 p.m., Mankato Room (with EDA to follow if needed)
View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar
Regular Council Meeting, July 22, 2024, 6 p.m., Mankato Room (with Work Session to follow)
Work Session, August 5, 2024, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2024, 6 p.m., Mankato Room (with EDA to follow if needed)
10.
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Council, Ms. Melby-Kelley moved and Mr. Mettler seconded a motion to adjourn. With all members voting in favor, the meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
There being no further business before the Council, Ms. Melby-Kelley moved and Mr. Mettler seconded a motion to adjourn. With all members voting in favor, the meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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Minutes Approved.
_________________________ Mayor Massad |
ATTEST:
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Renae Kopischke
City Clerk
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Renae Kopischke
City Clerk