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Lester Prairie City Council minutes 9/12/23

Lester Prairie City Council Minutes
September 12, 2023

The Lester Prairie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Mayor Mike called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Motion – Krause; Second – Dhoore; Carried – Unanimously; To accept and
approve the August Minutes as submitted with the correction of the Mayor’s name on the resolutions.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To accept and approve the August 1st Workshop meeting minutes as submitted.
Motion – Krause; Second – Dhoore; Carried – Unanimously; To accept and approve the August 22nd Workshop meeting minutes as submitted.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Krause; Carried – Unanimously; To accept and approve the August Treasurer’s as submitted.
Motion – Tritabaugh; To support and sign the document supplied by the Crow River Snow Pros for the use of the Dakota Trail.
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilman Krause and following discussion thereon, a vote was taken.
Voting for the motion: Tritabaugh, Krause, Mayor Mike, Dhoore Voting against the motion: Thiry
Abstained from vote: None
Mayor Mike declared the motion passed by majority vote this 12th day of September, 2023.
Motion – Thiry; To approve Planning & Zoning hold a Public Hearing on rezoning Parcels 1-7 and 9-11 as identified by Municipal Development Group.
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilman Dhoore and following discussion thereon, a vote was taken.
Voting for the motion: Thiry, Krause, Mayor Mike, Dhoore Voting against the motion: None
Abstained from vote: Tritabaugh
Mayor Mike declared the motion passed by majority vote this 12th day of September, 2023.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To hold a Public Hearing on October 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm for a Special Use Permit for a potential cabinet business in town.
Councilman Tritabaugh introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 28-23 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY OF LESTER PRAIRIE REGULATIONS RELATED TO COUNTING OF WRITE-IN VOTES
Mayor Mike declared Resolution 28-23 passed by unanimous vote this 12th day of September, 2023.
Councilman Krause introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 29-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF CLAY FROM PRAIRIE RIDGE OUTLOTS Mayor Mike declared Resolution 29-23 passed by unanimous vote this 12th day of September, 2023.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Krause; To accept the 2024 Preliminary Budget/CIP Plan.
Councilman Tritabaugh introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 30-23 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED 2024 LEVY Mayor Mike declared Resolution 30-23 passed by unanimous vote this 12th day of September, 2023.
Councilman Krause introduced the following ordinance and moved for its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 360 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, PARKING REGULATIONS, FOR THE CITY OF LESTER PRAIRIE AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE ACCORDINGLY
4.4.1 That all motor vehicles defined in Minnesota Statutes Ss16.01 or any contrivance pulled, drawn, or propelled by a motor vehicle shall not be parked or left unattended on Central Avenue between Maple Street North and Hickory Street North, or on Juniper Street North between Central Avenue and First Avenue in the City of Lester Prairie between the hours of 2:00 o’clock A.M. to 6:00 o’clock A.M. of any day of the year. The parking ban for snow removal referred to in Section A of this ordinance, however, shall also apply to the streets referred to in this Section including the extension of said parking ban until snow removal has been completed.
Mayor Mike declared Ordinance No. 360 adopted by unanimous vote this 12th day of September, 2023.
Councilman Tritabaugh introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 31-23 LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE APPLICATION Mayor Mike declared Resolution 31-23 passed by unanimous vote this 12th day of September, 2023.
Motion – Thiry; Second – Krause; Carried – Unanimously; To hold the Truth in Taxation meeting December 12, 2023 at 6:30 pm.
Councilman Tritabaugh introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO 32-33 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURSUIT OF 2023 LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE 2025 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Mayor Mike declared Resolution 32-23 passed by unanimous vote this 12th day of September, 2023.
Councilman Thiry introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 33-33 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM LESTER PRAIRIE LIONS Mayor Mike declared Resolution 33-23 passed by unanimous vote this 12th day of September, 2023.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Krause; Carried Unanimously; To contract with SafeAssure for 2024.
Motion Tritabaugh; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To pay the 2023 claims.
Motion – Dhoore; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Mike adjourned the meeting at 8:03 pm.
/S/ Doris Lundin
City Clerk-Financial Director
The above is a summary version of the September 12, 2023 Lester Prairie City Council minutes. The Minutes may be viewed in their entirety at the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.
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Lester Prairie property owners will be able to enjoy one of the lowest annual increases in their tax levy since 2015.
The City Council voted Tuesday on a proposal to set the levy at $1,200,794 in 2024, which would be 2.33% higher than this year’s levy.

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Aldean, Swindell to Headline Winstock’s 30th Anniversary Festival

SPONSORED POST – It was announced that three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean and first-time Winstock artist Cole Swindell will headline the 30th anniversary Winstock Country Music Festival, set for Friday-Saturday, June 14-15, 2024, at the festival grounds in Winsted. Best-available tickets and camping are on sale now.

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With 27 number one singles, 15 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold, Saturday night headliner Jason Aldean is the current reigning ACM Artist of the Decade and an ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee. Since his 2005 debut, Aldean has had more Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs than any other artist. His 11th studio album, Highway Desperado, will be released Nov. 3
Friday night will feature a Winstock newcomer in Swindell who, in the 10 years since his debut, has racked up an impressive 12 number one singles as an artist – 13 as a songwriter. The Georgia hitmaker has over 5.2 billion global career streams.
“Cole Swindell is an artist we’ve wanted to have at Winstock for years,” said Winstock Country Music Festival Committee Chairman Dave Danielson. “Even though he’s getting married earlier during the week of Winstock, we’re grateful he’ll be able to celebrate both his new marriage and our 30th anniversary with us.”

Joining Aldean and Swindell will be Jon Pardi, Russell Dickerson, Sara Evans, Tracy Lawrence, Love and Theft, Tigirlily Gold, Neon Union, Rocket Club, Hailey James, and more still to be announced later this year. In addition to the remaining artists, organizers are also planning some fun surprises to commemorate the 30th year of Winstock and celebrate Winstocks of years past.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years of Winstock,” Danielson said. “It’s amazing to look back at its beginnings and what it’s become today. The Winstock Committee appreciates the entire Winsted community, as well the support of the city, county, township, and local and regional EMS/police and fire who provide coverage and ensure the safety and well-being of our fans. Ultimately we also thank our volunteers and sponsors who, without their support, Winstock wouldn’t be possible.”

Tickets on sale now

Based on the high demand for tickets at this year’s event for 2024, Winstock’s VIP tickets, along with campgrounds A, B, C, and D are sold out. A limited number of reserved seats remain available and are expected to sell quickly.
“We had a record number of orders placed at this year’s festival for our 2024 event,” Danielson said. “We hope those who didn’t get their tickets this year will take advantage of this first chance to get their tickets and camping passes secured for what’s guaranteed to be a great time.”Tickets and camping are available at shop.winstockfestival.com or by calling (320) 485-4287, though organizers recommend getting best-available tickets and camping online and only calling if there are questions.
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