On the agenda: Moose Lake meeting — Data Center (Sep 9)

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
MOOSE LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 4:00 pm; City Hall

1.

CALL TO ORDER
A.
B.

2.

Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA
A.
1.

Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting – August 12, 2026

B.
1.
2.
3.

Financial Reports
City Accounts Payable – August 2026
City Financial Statements – August 2026
Liquor Store - Profit & Loss Statement – August 2026

3.

PUBLIC COMMENT
This time is reserved for comments from the public on matters not listed on the agenda.
Please keep comments to 2 minutes.

4.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
A. Carlton County Sheriff’s Office
a. Activity Report – August 2026
B. City Superintendent Phil Entner
a. Department Report – August 2026
C. Municipal Liquor Store
a. Department Report – August 2026
b. 9th Annual Oktoberfest – Saturday, September 26, 2026
D. Technology/Library Department
a. IT Monthly Update
b. Coordinated Business Systems Ltd Proposal
E. Finance Department – Finance Director Ryan McKeon
a. Pay Equity Report Update
F. City Engineer – Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc.
a. Monthly Update Meeting Minutes – September 2, 2026
G. Moose Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
a. Monthly Update

5.

PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED BUSINESS
A. Carlton VFW Post #2962 Auxiliary – Nancy Haltli Donation Request
B. Local Sales & Use Tax Update
a. SEH Inc. Meeting: September 4, 2026

b. Lakefront Recreational Development Project
1. City Playground Replacement
2. Pickleball Courts
3. Boat Slips
4. Campground Expansion/Office
5. Beach House
6. Splash Pad
7. Mini Golf
8. Volleyball Courts
9. Pavillion/Bandshell
C. Old School Baseball Field Discussion
a. Rebels Home Run Club – Facility Lease Agreement: June 1, 2026 - 2028
b. Moose Lake Buzz – Facility Lease Agreement: June 1, 2026 - 2028
D. Ordinance No. 104 – Zoning Ordinance Amendment
a. Definitions
b. Article XXII: Shipping Containers
c. Zoning & Land Use Application
6.

NEW BUSINESS
A. City of Moose Lake 2025 Audit Presentation – Westberg Eischens, PLLP
B. Cannabis Retail License Discussion
a. Holistic Wellness Services LLC – Cannabis License Application
C. Mooses Lake Community & Civic Center 2026 Capital Project
a. Conference Room Estimates
b. Council Chambers Estimates
c. Administrative Office Estimates
D. First National Bank Arena 2026 Capital Project
a. Painting Quotes
E. 2027 Preliminary General Fund Budget Presentation
a. 2027 Proposed Initial Property Tax Levy

7.

REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Carlton County Zoning & Environmental Services – Notice of Intention to Study Data Centers
B. MN Department of Education – 2027 Certification of Minimum Local Support Requirement
C. Liam Dahl – Donation Request

8.

COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING MINUTES
A. Moose Lake Area Fire Protection District, Meeting Minutes – July 14, 2026
B. Parks & Recreation Board, Meeting Minutes – July 6, 2026

9.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Moose Lake City Council, Regular Meeting – Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. Moose Lake City Council
Board Chambers
Moose Lake Economic Development Authority – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. City Conference
Room
Moose Lake Water and Light Commission – Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. Water and Light Office
Moose Lake Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board – Monday, September 14, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. Hillside
Manor

Moose Lake Area Fire Protection District – Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. Emergency Response Center
Moose Lake Parks & Recreation Board – Monday, October 5, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. City Council/Town Board Chambers
10.

ADJOURNMENT