--- ## author: Renee Eyrich date: D:20260803182453-05'00' --- ## APPROVED ## BELLE PLAINE CITY COUNCIL ## WORK SESSION ## JULY 20, 2026 ## 1. CALL TO ORDER. 1.1. ROLL CALL. A Work Session of the Belle Plaine City Council met on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:41 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, Finance Director Jirik, Community Development Director Smith Strack Public Works Superintendent Otto, and Police Chief Stier. ## 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. MOTION by Councilmember Hartmann, second by Councilmember Otto, to approve the Agenda as presented. ALL VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED. ## 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS. 3.1. Discussion: E-Bikes, Electric Scooters on Trails and Sidewalks. The Council and staff held discussion on e-bikes, electric scooters and motorbikes. The Council held a lengthy conversation. It was the consensus of the Council to continue with education for riders and adults. 3.2. Employee Breaks. City Administrator Meyer explained a resident complaint was received regarding employee breaks. Meyer reviewed how employee breaks are handled by department. Meyer noted any and all complaints are investigated. ## 4. ADJOURN. MOTION by Councilmember Stacey, second by Councilmember Hartmann, to adjourn the meeting at ## 8:14 PM. ALL VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED. ## Respectfully Submitted, ## Renee Eyrich ## Recording Secretary