--- ## author: Renee Eyrich date: D:20260602085454-05'00' --- ## APPROVED ## BELLE PLAINE CITY COUNCIL ## WORK SESSION ## MAY 18, 2026 ## 1. CALL TO ORDER. 1.1. ROLL CALL. A Work Session of the Belle Plaine City Council met on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:55 PM in the council chambers of City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN. Present were Mayor James Evans and Councilmembers Brady Hartmann, Rex Stacey, Luke Otto and Shane Theas. Also present were City Administrator Meyer, Community Development Director Smith Strack, Public Works Superintendent Otto, Police Sergeant Vycital and Green Corps Member Gwen Wooten. ## 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. MOTION by Councilmember Otto, second by Councilmember Theas, to approve the Agenda as presented. ALL VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED. ## 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS. ## 3.1. Electric Vehicle Fleet Information – Gwen Wooten Community Development Director Smith Strack introduced the Electronic Vehicle Fleet Information. Smith Strack and Green Corps Member Wooten presented a slideshow on Electric Vehicles Fleet information and how it could be implemented within the City and costs. Council held discussion. It was the consensus of the Council to continue exploring options. The meeting was paused to review the electric vehicle in the parking lot for reference at 7:35 PM. The meeting resumed at 7:37 PM. ## 3.2. Potential HRA First Time Home Buyer Program Community Development Director Smith Strack reviewed a potential HRA First Time home Buyer Program with Scott County CDA. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with next steps for possible future program implementation. ## 3.3. 2050 Comprehensive Plan Demographic Update Community Development Director Smith Strack reviewed the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Demographic and next steps. ## 4. ADJOURN. MOTION by Councilmember Theas, second by Councilmember Hartmann, to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 ## PM. ALL VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED. ## Respectfully Submitted, ## Renee Eyrich ## Recording Secretary