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Baxter council tables resolution to move forward on 2026 Clearwater Road project
Summary
Council postponed action on Resolution 2025-062 (preparation of plans and ordering improvements for the 2026 Clearwater Road/Northland/Redwood Circle project) after a council member moved to delay to ensure all members can participate and to allow review of assessment policy; the motion to table passed.
The Baxter City Council voted to table Resolution 2025-062, which would have authorized staff to prepare plans and specifications and send the 2026 Clearwater Road, Northland area and Redwood Circle street and utility improvements project (municipal project 4068) out to bid.
Staff introduced the item and said adoption of the resolution would authorize staff to prepare plans and to advertise for bids following required procedures; the staff presentation noted the project requires a fifth vote. During discussion a council member asked whether voting to move the project to bid would preclude later council review of assessment policies and timing for homeowner hook-ups; staff responded that assessment terms can be revised prior to the assessment hearing.
A council member (identified in discussion as Mark) moved to table the resolution for two weeks so the full council could participate; Mayor Wilson seconded the motion and the council voted in favor. The motion carried and the item was postponed.
The tabling motion came amid remarks that at least one commissioner was absent and that members wanted full participation when considering a high-cost project. One council member referenced an available estimate of "about $7 million" for the project during remarks but did not present an exact final contract figure.
Separately, the council approved the consent agenda earlier in the meeting, which included multiple administrative items and appointments (for example, acceptance of a donation and appointment of Douglas Wolf to the utilities commission).
The meeting concluded with the city attorney's item to move into a closed session for a performance evaluation under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3; a motion to close the open session and open closed session was made and seconded.
