February 18, 2025 Minnetrista City Council Meeting

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Swearing-in of new police officer Aaron Gettis

Consent agenda items approval

2025 Street Improvement Projects bid reception

Declaration of assessment costs for 2025 street projects

Scheduling of public assessment hearing for March 17th

Areas of Interest (4)

Questions surrounding double assessment of properties on Windridge Trail with identical addresses.
City Council debating the fairness of 5.9% interest rates on property assessments when the city is not bonding for the project.
The 15th officer milestone for Minista PD, marking the end of a multi-year recruitment search.
Proposed shift in assessment policy due to potential errors in property parcel records linked to historical school district boundaries.

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda as presented

Passed5-0

Moved by Mr. R · Seconded by Mr. Victory

Approve consent agenda items A through F

Passed5-0

Moved by Ms. Lacy · Seconded by Mr. C

Notable Quotes (3)

It's a difficult job to hire an officer you need to find the right person and I'm very confident we've done that.
— Paul Falls

Police RecruitmentRegarding the difficulty of hiring quality law enforcement.

The issue in the Trillum area is the bond... the bonding material to the aggregate within the payment... is no longer getting that bond.
— Ellis Andy

Street ImprovementExplaining the deterioration of infrastructure.

I'm just a little bit leery about charging 2% over an assumption.
— Lisa Whalen

Assessment PolicyDiscussing interest rates on property assessments.

People (5)

Lisa WhalenMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

1 quote

“I will uphold the mission of the department by fighting crime and promoting safety. I will uphold my badge, my integrity, my character and the public trust.”

Administering the oath of office to Officer Aaron Gettis.

Aaron GettisPolice Officer

15th officer added to the Minista Police force.

Paul FallsChief of Police

Presenting officer history and recommending the hire.

1 quote

“It's important to us that we find someone that's the right fit for our agency and I see that absolutely in officer Aaron Gettis.”

Regarding the new hire selection process.

Ellis AndyCity Engineer

Presenting engineering reports on 2025 street improvements.

Ron BeattyAttorney

Sitting in for Sarah Sansal; providing legal perspective on parcel assessments.

Places Mentioned

Minista3403 Kings Point RoadWindridge TrailPine CircleTrillum area

Events & Meetings (2)

February 18, 2025, 7:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting
March 17, 2025 - Proposed Public Assessment Hearing

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

City Project 01-25

2025 Street Improvement Projects involving full depth reclamation.

City Project 02-25

Well number seven rehabilitation improvements.

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