Princeton City Council briefs meeting April 11

The Princeton City Council conducted the following business during the meeting on Thursday, April 11. Written by Chloe Smith.

Consent agenda

The Princeton City Council approved the following items on its consent agenda:

- Gambling permits for Masonic Lodge 92’s raffles on Aug. 14, Sept. 11, and Oct. 11.

- A certificate of commendation for the Princeton Wastewater Treatment Plant in operation excellence in 2023.

- An orderly annexation agreement with Baldwin Township for the Richard Schwartz property.

- Authorizing the signature of a MIF loan agreement for Northwoods Finishing.

- Advertising for 2024 seal coating.

- The opening of the city compost site starting April 13 with regular hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

- The hiring of Fred Rittenour as a seasonal Public Works employee.

- The CIP purchase for new trash receptacles.

Park plan presentation

The Princeton City Council listened to a presentation from WSB’s Jeff Feulner on Princeton’s Park Plan. The presentation included trends related to park features and activities, a review of the quality of all of Princeton’s parks, and suggestions for future improvements to those parks. According to Feulner, all of Princeton’s parks fell in the adequate ranking, meaning they meet the basic standards for parks. The common issues found in all of Princeton’s parks were ADA accessibility and the age and conduction of the elements within the parks. For a more detailed explanation of the findings and potential improvements to Princeton’s parks, visit https://www.princetonmn.org/services/agendas_and_minutes/city_council.php and view the April 11 meeting agenda.

Wine and spirits grant application

The Princeton City Council reviewed and approved a Wine and Spirits Grant application for Relay For Life in the amount of $500. The funds will be used to help run the event at the Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds on Aug. 24.