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Prinsburg City Council unanimously approves rezoning, schedules CUP hearing and signs multiple permits and agreements
Summary
At its April 10, 2025 meeting the Prinsburg City Council unanimously approved a rezoning (with a southern utility easement condition), scheduled a public hearing for a conditional use permit for an auto body shop, authorized a water-tower repair agreement subject to Minnesota Department of Health requirements, approved multiple building permits and voted to sell Lot 4 in Sunset Development.
The Prinsburg City Council met April 10, 2025, and voted unanimously on a series of routine land‑use and operational actions, including approving a rezoning that council conditioned to include a utility easement on the south portion of the property.
Mayor Mitch Swart presided. Council member Dan Negen moved to approve the rezoning; Greg Bonnema supported the motion and the council voted aye with no nays. Council member Nate Marcus had read the property's description and noted the requested area had been pushed 150 feet to the south, and he asked that the rezoning include a utility easement on the south portion of the parcel as a condition of approval.
The council also approved a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Christopher and Justina Van Dyken for an auto body shop and set a public hearing on that permit for April 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM (motion by Dan Negen, supported by Nate Marcus). Josh Johnson, representing Bollig, brought a Water Tower Spot Repair Agreement for execution; Mike Bredeck moved to sign the agreement and council approved. The Minnesota Department of Health sent an approval letter requiring that the tower overflow pipe be lowered to 12–24 inches above ground, that a mesh screen with reinforced backing be added, and that a splash plate be installed. Nolan Slagter asked that the contractor perform those changes; Josh Johnson will obtain a cost estimate and present a change order at the next meeting.
Council approved multiple routine permits and minutes: approval of the March 4 and March 18, 2025 minutes, approval of claims, and approval of several building permits. The council approved Jason VerSteeg’s revised plan to add onto a garage and entry and move the house front to the east after confirming neighbor agreement (motion by Greg Bonnema). Dalen Folkerts’ shed permit and Eric Van Dyken’s 20x12 covered porch permit were approved (motions by Nate Marcus). An addition for Joe Ahrenholz that would be 22 feet from the back lot line (instead of the required 25 feet) was approved contingent on a signed waiver from the school for the 3‑foot setback variance.
The council approved a resolution to sell Lot 4 in Sunset Development to Cathy Schueler and approved signing a "do not waive" policy with the city’s insurer; the insurance premium for 2025–2026 was reported to have decreased. Other items: discussion of a 'Fook Truck' presence in town (informational, no action), a reported sewer backup at Trevor Duininck’s residence attributed to a lift station malfunction, an inquiry about repurposing the Cardinal Care Center for an early childhood care program, and interest from a contractor for mosquito spraying (item tabled to May). The NSU annual report was moved to the May meeting. Council tasked Nolan Slagter with recruiting summer help.
The meeting adjourned on a unanimous vote. The council scheduled its next meeting for May 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM.
