to call the peers regular city council meeting to order. Everybody stand for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all. >> Right. Council protocol is there if you care to take a look at it. First item is approval of the minutes from the regular city council meeting June 22nd. I'll make the motion to approve the minutes from June 22nd. >> Then makes a motion.
>> I'll second it. >> Any seconds? Any discussions? Those in favor? >> I oppose. Motion passes. Any adjustments to the agenda? >> I need to add a resolution and a summary of that on Friday.
>> Okay. Where you want to put that? preferably after the public hearing. >> Yeah, >> I'll make the motion then to approve the agenda with the two additions. >> I'll second. >> Then makes a motion. Sarah makes a
second. Any discussion? >> All those in favor? I >> oppose. Motion passes. Okay, we need approval of the agenda. >> We just did. >> Yeah, I knew that.
>> Okay, now we got a open the public hearing. So, at 7:01, I would like to open the public hearing for two new city ordinances and an amendment. Katie from Source Oil will summarize the changes.
>> Yes, please. Can I get a motion to open the public? >> I'll make I'll make the motion to open the public hearing. >> Donnie makes a motion. >> I'll second it. >> Show seconds. Any discussions? All those in favor? >> I oppose. Motion passes. >> Okay.
So, um, thank you for having me. I'm Katie. I work for Source Well, and I've been working on ordinance, amendments, and just review. Um, I'll kind of just summarize all the changes and if you have any questions, just let me know. Um, so we had an existing chapter 13.
It's called land usage. Uh, we didn't do a ton of changes in that one. We updated formatting, added a table of contents, and then, um, we removed subdivisions and we added that to the new land use and subdivision ordinance. Um, and then
so the new land use and subdivision ordinance was the existing chapter 14. So, it's just renaming it. Um, it's all land use and subdivision, everything entirely within the one. So, in that one, we updated formatting um
and the numbering system, so it's just really easier to read. We added a table of contents. And then, uh we added all the definitions from chapter 13 that had to do with subdivisions. Um we removed any duplicates.
Um we removed conflicting language in a few sections. Uh we added official zoning map. So, it's a new 3.2. So, that usually does coincide with that ordinance, and it's nice to have it
noted in there. Um, let's see. We, uh, created easyto read tables under each district. And so, when somebody comes in with a question or if they're looking at it themselves, they can kind of go in there and just see a table, um, that has to do with the district that they live
in. Um, 12.4 accessory buildings. It was just spaced out, easier to read. We added specific sections. Um we looked at the matrix. So just went through and updated anything. Um you had an existing approval for adding interim use permits.
And so we just made sure that we added that definition. And then um there are a few um interimuse permit applications required now for some things in that matrix. Um administrative lot splits. We
clean that up. So, if it's just two parcels, it's like, of course, if there's going to be more than two split, you would need a plat, but according to statutes, you know, um it does give the city the option, the council, um to still require a plat for anything. So,
um that's in there. And then cannabis and lower potency hemp edibles. So, we added definitions and permits in the matrix according to what the city attorney recommended. And so we also have a new shoreland ordinance. So you do have a little bit
of bodies of water, the rivers and creek. So um we took the DNR's model shoreland ordinance. Um they do prefer that. So it just has everything up to state code. So I think that's all that I have.
>> Okay. Does the council have any questions? >> Does the city administrator have any written comments to present? I do not. >> Does the public have any comments or questions? Okay, I'm going to make a first call for
comments or questions. Second call for comments or questions. A final call for comments or questions. Okay. What 70:05? I request a motion to close a public hearing for cannabis and
resume the regular city council meeting. Motion. >> Go ahead. >> I'll second. >> Sarah seconds. Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> All oppose. Motion passes.
>> Thank you, Kitty. >> Thank you. >> Right. We got Laura's agenda item. Yes. The resolution. >> So, should I just bring Okay. So, the
resolution that coincides with the open the public hearing is 2026 0713-3. Um, it's the resolution approving a summary ordinance for the city of Piers. Um whereas the city has adopted
ordinance 2026-1 entitled city of Piers shoreland ordinance and then also the amendments to the various articles of chapter 13 land usage and adoption of a new land use subdivision ordinance which was
previously chapter 14 zoning ordinances. >> I get a motion to approve that. >> I'll make the motion >> then makes a motion. >> I'll second it. Joe seconds it. Any discussions? All those in favor? >> I.
>> All oppose? Motion passes. >> Okay. >> And then you just got to do a motion for that second one there. >> No, there's >> the ordinance. >> Oh, okay. So then here is >> No, I was confused. So, here is the
ordinance 2026-01. It's for adopting a shoreline ordinance and amending the various articles of chapter 13 and chapter 14. Right. Can I get a motion to approve that one? >> I'll make the motion.
>> Makes a motion. >> I'll second it. >> Then second. Any discussions? >> All those in favor? I. >> All those opposed? Motion passes. There we go. Both are now done.
>> Perfect. >> Okay. >> Thanks, Katie. Uh, planning and zoning. >> All right. So, we have two building permits. One is for the school. They're adding a 32x32 pad to the playground
that is north of the elementary and planning zoning past that one. The second one is for Matt Lundlad. He is replacing the deck that's on the west side of his house. It's going to be the same size. Just tearing it down and replacing and planning and zoning also
passed that one. >> I get a motion to approve those. >> I'll make the motion. >> Makes a motion. >> I'll second. >> Seconds. Any discussions? All those in favor? I.
>> Those opposed? Motion passes. Okay, now we got >> resolutions. >> Some resolutions for appointing elected judges. >> Okay, I got to get that far. Okay, so the first resolution is 2026
0713-1. Um, appointing election judges for the city of Piers, Morrison County, state of Minnesota. Um, names of the judges would be Patty Cmerford, Sarah Fitton, Jim Gerwing,
Mary Gritzmacher, Mary Corf, Marilyn Lashinski, Angel Lumblad, Clifford Meyer, Ashley Tups, Laura Wacker, and Pearl Wilson. >> I get a motion to approve that. >> I'll make the motion to accept that resolution.
>> You get a second? I'll second it. >> Any discussions? All those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed? Motion passes. >> Um resolution 2026 0713-2
um to accept donations for the Piers Park Playground. Um, we had two new donations. Um, one for from SE and the other one from Swift Current Energy.
>> Okay. I got a motion to accept those. >> I'll make the motion. >> Joe makes a motion. >> I'll second it. >> One second. Any discussions? All those in favor? I. >> All those opposed? Motion passes. Thanks, Sarah.
Claims report. >> Claims total for June was $348,389 pennies. >> Nine pennies. >> I get a motion to accept claims report. >> I'll make that motion. >> Sir makes a motion. >> I'll second it.
>> Any second? Any discussions? All those in favor? >> I. >> Those opposed? Motion passes. Okay. Treasures report. Um, ending balance for June was 3,363,91740. >> 40 pennies.
>> Four. Four dimes. >> Four times. All right. Can I get a motion to accept the treasures report? >> I'll make that motion. >> Then makes a motion. >> I'll second. >> Is there a second? Any discussions? >> All those in favor? >> I. Those opposed? Motion passes.
Okay. got the park commission update. Lynn, >> we had our meeting last week. Um went through the financials, um budgeting things, um talked about, um things to look for towards um moving into the rest
of the season. Um and some of that may actually get covered um under the golf course tonight. Um some of the cart paths we're going to have to look into, they're starting to wash away. um and we're spending countless hours and time doing that when we probably should just
be looking at fixing the problem. And we also talked about um looking at putting trees in areas where there's a danger um of golf balls hitting other people on the course. Uh the other thing that we talked about was um our parkboard
replacement. Uh we had a member that needed to go off cuz he moved out of town and I'll let Gary take that. Uh we had uh four applicants and all the four I thought Joel Poland would be the best replacement. So it was my decision to bring it to city
council tonight and I guess I would make a motion to approve Joe Poland as new park commission member. >> Um is he still employed by the golf course? >> Yes. >> Is that a conflict of interest?
I don't believe so, but I can dig into it a little further. >> I mean, I I don't really have a problem with him being on it, but they're just >> I can't say that. >> Okay. I just didn't I just don't want to get in trouble for it. >> So, I would make the motion or I would
second what Gary would say is I would second it based on what Laura finds out. If it is something that he can do, um I would second the motion. If not, we'll have to come back to the table. We have motion, a second tenative on the
employment clause. Okay. Um any discussions? All those in favor? >> I oppose. Motion passes. Okay. Department updates. Nobody for the
police fire scoop. >> Good evening. So we just have two movements uh within the department. One of course Gary you know and Laura um that'll be the second one but the first one was for captain
um John Douchner 9-year term was up and uh we had one applicant Darvin Ser and he was approved to uh from our end to move into I guess we just need a formal from you guys to place him in there.
>> Sure. tonight. And then the second was my position. Um I uh had it for six years. I could have went one more term, but that was enough. I thought uh let a young guy do it and Scott S is the only applicant and uh we
did an interview and he did very well and I think uh the department will be left in very good hands. Um, but I just want to thank you guys for all the years. And I mean, I'm not retiring, but just from that position. So, I'll be
around yet for a while. And >> sure. >> Um, great department, great guys. So, we're pretty lucky. So, I guess that's all I got. >> Okay. >> For that to entertain a motion for those changes. >> I'll make a motion for the officer
changes. >> I get a second. I'll second it. Any discussions? All those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed? Motion passes. >> Perfect. >> Okay.
>> Um, I just like to take a moment. I wrote up a speech for you. >> I'd like to take a moment to recognize uh and thank fire chief Dan Rajlo for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service to the fire pierce fire department and our communities. Since
joining the department in 2007, Dan has willingly stepped stepped into the leadership roles whenever called upon, serving as training officer beginning in 2015, assistant fire chief in 2017 and fire chief since 2020. Throughout those years, he has led with professionalism,
integrity, and a deep commitment to both the members of the department and the residents of peers. uh while stepping down from his role as fire chief, we're grateful that he's not stepping away from the departments, his experience and knowledge and steady leadership have been invaluable and we know those
qualities will continue to benefit the department as he returns serving as a firefighter and supports the next generation of leadership. On behalf of the city council, city staff and the residents of peers, thank you Dan for the years of leadership, your dedication and your continu continued commitment
serving our community. We will sincerely appreciate all that you have done and all that you will continue to do. So everybody give a round of applause. >> Thanks on you after. >> What's that? >> Thanks on you after.
>> Appreciate it. >> And that being said, we should also thank John Derer for his >> as well. >> Absolutely, Lynn. That I mean he's so with this move. Well, I guess I won't say nothing, but um you know, he's not
leaving the department, but So, >> he's also held training officer, correct? >> Uh, no. John never was. No, he just jumped into >> Captain Ro. Yeah. How many years did he do it? >> Nine. >> Nine. >> Yep. >> A lot of years. >> Yeah. And he was Johnny Johnny on the spot, literally. >> Be a thankless job because it's
something it's now. >> Yep. And he would drop everything >> Sunday morning, Sunday, whatever. I mean, midnight, >> 3:00 in the morning, where it's John, he's working on the truck or >> So, but Darin's going to do the same. I know that. Um,
>> you know, he's a good mechanic. So, >> we're sitting very good. We're very lucky. So, but thank you guys for everything you've done and keep her going. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Have a good night. >> All right. All right. So, we got to go over the PRAPA
wages. >> Yep. That's >> okay. Um, we had a fire officer wage review meeting on Wednesday the 24th. It was uh myself, Laura, fire department secretary and uh Dustin Bettzinger.
We discussed wages for the next three-year review process and current officer stipens have remained unchanged since 20120 and they're as follows. Currently, uh fire chief makes 2500, assistant chief is 1,000, captain's a,000,
training officer is 1,000, secretary is 2500, and assistant secretary is 400 bucks. Um, and talking with them, I suggested the following increases. And this is per year for the next three years. The fire chief would get an
increase of $400 per year. Assistant chief would increase by 300 a year. The captain would increase by 300 a year. Training officer by 150 a year and the secretary increase by 200 a year. The assistant secretary would remain
unchanged. Um yeah, so that was our suggestion or our negotiation. So I thought I would bring it to the council and uh we can have a discussion about it. >> What's the total
>> added amount? >> Added amount for 7 10 11 12 1350 a year and the city covers half >> and the city covers half. Just so and >> everybody's aware >> Prard is has agreed or you haven't
brought it to them yet. >> Uh go ahead. >> Justin Binger did email me and said that he had brought it to his board. >> Yeah. >> Instead of doing it. >> So that was my suggestion. If there's
any I'm pretty new to that board, so if there's any So, you said Laura said that we would do it yearly. >> Sorry. Uh, >> this is a three-year contract, is it not? >> But you said and yes, >> threeyear contract
>> and annual increases were discussed. Can you repeat? Yeah. >> Just want to make sure. >> So, it's $2400 a year for the next three years. >> Okay. >> So, $1,200 total for the fire chief. >> Yes, that makes sense. Any
discussions, >> disagreements, whatnot? >> Okay. Well, I >> I'll make the motion then to approve the increases. Um, as long as it says somewhere in there that Profa board is pay or they're paying the second or the
other half of it. >> Then makes a motion. >> I'll second. Is there seconds? Any discussions? All those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed? Motion passes.
Go. Okay. Nobody for public works. Golf Course. Clubhouse. >> Oh, go first. Yeah. Brandon. Sorry. Okay. >> A list of questions for >> Oh, yeah.
>> Good evening, council. Um, just want to start off by saying that our goal for the fourth was to get that course in the tiptop condition, and I believe we accomplished that. I think uh we have a fantastic crew out there from
top to bottom. I don't I think we're they're absolutely killing it out there. Um they deserve a lot of a lot a lot of credit. Um, so at the parks board we talked about trees and then that day we talked about
or Jim and I discovered that the 11 and 12 10 11 and 12 car paths were washing out and every time they wash out they get further and further down. So Jim's working on a bid from I can't remember who it is and probably that's
that's my fault. I don't know. And then I'm going to work on finalizing some quotes from a guy that I know in St. Cloud and then we can we'll bring it to the next parkboard meeting and then we'll discuss it from there to dis
to decide whether the car paths are more important or are the trees more important? Sure. >> So, are you looking at at both tar or concrete or just one or the other? I think just tar because I think concrete is a little bit more expensive.
>> It' be hard to >> and it Yeah. >> Well, our guys are good in Pierce, >> but we can we can definitely entertain that as well. Um, so just a couple course updates. Uh, going to spray the clover on the new
nine. I mean the old nine. We got the new nine done and uh the new nine looks like heck compared to the back nine. Now, I know that there's some some spots that I missed, but we'll get we'll get that cleaned up. And then this week, we
are managing the heat as best as we can. There's going to be yellow spots. There's going to be tire spots. >> Yep. >> We're going to do the best we can to keep everything under control here. And then, oh, last thing that we talked about, this is a another thing that we'd
like to have um feedback on. We decided to go blues and white TE's combined. So, one station essentially, and then red and yellows on most of the holes except
for two, I believe. So, we're doing that just to save tea space and save the life of the TE's, I guess, cuz they're getting hammered pretty good because we're play is pretty pretty intense out there these days. So,
that's So, if you guys hear anything or if you have anything else, please let us know. We're in the trial period. We're doing it for a month and then we'll revisit it again at the next park board. Yeah, I think it's okay to try things for a month and see >> there's no tournaments this I mean no no
big tournaments this month so it's a perfect month to try it out and see. >> So I think that's all I got. You guys got any any questions? >> Thought you had a list. >> I forgot them. >> Perfect. >> Thanks for the great job you're doing. >> Course looks fantastic. >> I've been hearing nothing but good things.
>> That's we got a good crew. >> You guys are all doing a great job. >> Right. Uh, Clubhouse. >> Uh, I am just bringing a request from the Big Brother Big Sister organization. They're wondering if they could have the
self shelter donated to them on July 28th. I did talk to Andy and it is not being used at that time and there is a little letter from them. >> Is that a weekday or weekend? >> 7:28 to
>> Saturday. Tuesday. >> Tuesday. Wow, I was way off. >> I'd make the motion to let them use it on 728. >> Lynn makes a motion. >> I'll second it. >> Seconds. Any discussion?
All those in favor? >> I. >> All oppose. Motion passes. Perfect. City administrator update. >> Do have a few um Playground payment. The bill has come
due. It is 244,291.96. We do have that in our donations. St. >> It looks beautiful. >> It's fantastic. Right. Can I get a motion to pay the St. Croy? >> I'll make that motion. >> Sarah makes a motion. I'll second it.
>> Then second. Any discussions? All those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed? Motion passes by St. Croy. >> Wonderful. I had sent a request within this meeting to get approval to go to
the clerk's academy. Um I did go to it two years ago. It's recommended to go every other year. It is $250 and we do have it in our administrative fund. >> Absolutely. source. >> What are the dates, Laura?
>> It will be for September 10th and 11th. >> Furthering education is important. >> Furthering education. >> I'd make the motion to approve the clerk's academy uh for Laura to attend September 10th and September 11th at $250. >> I second that motion. >> Lynn makes the motion. Sarah seconds.
Are you you get reimbured like um >> mileage and all that stuff, right? Okay. I was just making sure. >> Uh Lynn, Sarah, any discussions?
All those in favor? >> I oppose. Motion passes. Send Laura out to clerk's academy. >> Okay. We have a council workshop set up for this Wednesday. However, I spoke with the senior center board and there
was a conflict with alliance meeting that same night. So, they are just wondering if we could move it to now Wednesday, July 22nd. Um, I don't know if you guys want It's next Wednesday, 5:30, 6 o'clock. I'm not sure. Sorry to put you on the spot
there, but I >> see. No, 6 o'clock is better for me. Wednesday work for everybody. Mhm. And I would also ask, yes, it would be with center senior center board, but at that time I'm also going to have a
little more in depth budget stuff. So I was kind of thinking maybe we could just add >> Yeah. >> budget. >> That's good. >> Yay. >> You don't want to hold two meetings? >> No. No, we don't. >> Can I get a motion to move the meeting to July 22nd at 1800?
>> I'll make the motion. >> Makes the motion. I'll second. Sorry. >> Seconds. Any discussions? All those in favor? >> Those opposed? Motion passes. >> I also have confirmed that we have a
cement. Um, conflict will be out here this Thursday and Friday to redo the cement in front of city hall. We will still be open. However, I we can't leave the back door open. So we
can answer phone calls if somebody for some reason needs to come to city hall no matter what. They would just have to call and we would walk them through the back here to get to where they need to be. Otherwise the dropbox should still be available. I don't think they'll be going that far out. But as soon as they
say they will, it'll not be. >> So you'll just have the phone number on the back door and say call. >> Yep. Yep. >> I think that's sufficient. >> Maybe paint the windows or something. I don't >> Yeah, >> but we'll come up. We'll be available. We'll be here. >> Front doors off limits. If you need to
come in the back, call. >> Yes. >> Maybe just post something online or online for those couple days. >> I will do that. >> Perfect. >> And then the last thing is our candidate filing period begins tomorrow. >> Okay. >> 8 a.m. Um it goes until July 28th at
5:00 p.m. >> Looking at you, dude. I'm just going to say that we are going to be looking for mayor for a two-year term. >> Cost you two bucks if you do it. >> That's what they charge two.
>> I know you're super a council member for a four-year term, a council member for a four-year term, and the treasurer for a four-year term. So, those are all the spots. >> Two councils, one mayor, and a treasurer.
>> Busy. No clerk. >> No clerk. You have to run the elections. >> I know. >> Congratulations. >> Opens tomorrow 8:00 a.m. closes the 28th at 5:00 p.m. >> Make sure you bring your $2 filing fee. >> Bring your $2 filing fee. And if that is
the reason you need to come to city hall on Thursday or Friday, please call. We will get you in. >> Perfect. Okay, >> those are all my updates. >> Thank you, Laura. Uh, council, you have any updates?
>> Nope. >> Nothing. >> I have one. I just want to do a thank you um for last week on Thursday for the ribbon cutting for the um new playground and the safety day that we had. So well attended. Um it was great to see all the kids and all the families and everybody
down there. Um I want to again thank staff for all the support and help. Um could not have done it without everybody's help. It was a team effort and it turned out great. So, thank you. >> Yeah, it was fantastic. Such a great turnout.
>> Yeah, it was a great day. >> Once again, I want to thank Lynn for >> spearheading this. You did a fantastic job >> and if it wasn't for you, I mean, it's usually a three or four year project and you got to hammer it all out in one. So, that was awesome. Great job.
>> Great job. >> You're welcome. Okay, with that I'll look for a motion to adjurnn. >> I'll make the motion to adjurnn at 7:32 p.m. >> makes a motion to adjure at 19:32. Can I get a second? >> I'll second. Is there
>> a second? All those in favor? I >> Those opposed? Motion passes.