According to the Minnesota Association of Townships
Black's Law Dictionary defines a resolution as a “… formal expression of the opinion or will of an official body…” Resolutions are generally used by town boards to express a particular position, to make an appointment or designation, or to adopt a policy that, while potentially binding on the township, is administrative or ministerial, and not legislative in nature. Common examples of resolutions include the following:
- Recognizing the special efforts of a group of volunteers
- Appointing someone to a board, commission, or other such post
- Adopting a policy on how the Town Board will handle a particular duty
Resolutions generally are not subject to any formal method of adoption. This means that unless a specific statute provides otherwise, a resolution only requires a simple majority vote of those voting on the issue. There is no requirement that they be signed or published, although it is recommended that they be signed so that it is clear that they have been officially adopted by the town board. Further, the courts have held that a resolution adopted in the same formal manner as an ordinance (i.e., majority vote of the entire body, publication, etc.), will be afforded the same recognition as an ordinance. It is, however, recommended that townships try to be careful in distinguishing between those items handled by resolutions and those which should be dealt with by a formal ordinance.
2026
Resolution 26-01: Making appointments to certain offices and positions within the CIty of Baldwin for the year, setting salaries and employment terms, and establishing meeting times.
Resolution 26-02: Adopting the 2026 Final Budget
Resolution 26-03: Authorizing Interfund Transfers
Resolution 26-04: Delegating authority to certain City Officials to enter into certain contracts
Resolution 26-05: Interim Use Permit amendment for PID 01-00015-4401
Resolution 26-06: Display of Minnesota State Flag
Resolution 26-07: Approving construction plans and project specifications and authorizing advertisment for bids for the 2026 street reconstruction project
Resolution 26-08: Regarding the administration of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
Resolution 26-09: Accepting Donations
Resolution 26-10: Site and Building Plan Approval for PID 01-00009-3105
Resolution 26-11: To support Princeton Football
Resolution 26-12: To support Princeton Youth Hockey
Resolution 26-13: Accepting bid and awarding contract for the 2026 Street Reconstruction Project
Resolution 26-14: PID 01-00416-0020 Variance Approval
Resolution 26-15: Hardy Homestead: Accepting infrastructure improvements, starting the warranty period, and reduction of the letter of credit
Resolution 26-16: Appointments to Planning Commission
Resolution 26-17: Appointing Election Judges
Resolution 26-18: Approving an exempt Gambling Permit application for Christ Our Light Catholic Parish
Resolution 26-19: Adoption of the 2026 Baldwin Comprehensive Plan
Resolution 26-20: PID 01-00033-3200 Conditional Use Permit
Resolution 26-21: PID 01-00404-0175 Variance Approval
Resolution 26-22: PID 01-00025-4405 Variance Approval
Resolution 26-23: Approving construction plans and project specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for the 2026 street microsurfacing project
Resolution 26-24: Delegating authority to issue certain public right-of-way permits
Resolution 26-25: Buck Creek Estates Preliminary and Final Plat approval
Resolution 26-26: PID 01-00009-3105 Revised site and building plan approval
Resolution 26-27: PID 01-00025-3000 Conditional Use Permit
Resolution 26-28: Accepting bids and awarding contract for the 2026 Microsurfacing project
Resolution 25-01: Accepting Donations
Resolution 25-02: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Plumbing Plan Review Agreement
Resolution 25-03: Appointing Election Judges
Resolution 25-04: Procedures Relating to Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code
Resolution 25-05: Fund Transfer of fund 860 Misty Hollow Escrow to Fund 250 Fire Department
Resolution 25-06: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Century Custom Cabinets
Resolution 25-07: Approval of an interium use permit Lots 4 and 5, Block1, Hunter Estates
Resolution 25-08: Support Princeton Youth Hockey
Resolution 25-09: Support Princeton Football
Resolution 25-10: Approving the transfer of $10,000 from Fund 403; Fire Infrastructure Fund to Fund 250; Fire Fund
Resolution 25-11: Approving transfer of funds
Resolution 25-12: Northland Ponds, Final Plat approval and authorization to execute agreements
Resolution 25-13: Revisions of Park Committee bylaws
Resolution 25-14: Fire Chief Date of Employment
Resolution 25-15: Establishment and Revision of Planning Commission Bylaws
Resolution 25-16: Authorizing Submission of Four Local Government Capital Requests to the 2026 Capital Budget
Resolution 25-17: Appointments to Planning Commision
Resolution 25-18: Approval of Interim Use Permit for PID 01-00033-2303
Resolution 25-19: Amending the 2025 City Budget
Resolution 25-20: Approval of a conditional use permit PID 01-00025-3000
Resolution 25-21: Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan: a resolution opting to increase the benefit level for firefighters who are vested in the statewide volunteer firefighter plan
Resolution 25-22: Meadows of Baldwin Preliminary Plat Approval
Resolution 25-23: Adopting the 2025 Tax Levy collectible in 2026
Resolution 25-24: Certifying delinquent community sewer treatment service fees and related interest
Resolution 25-25: Appointments to the Planning Commission
Resolution 25-26: Vacation of drainage and utility easements Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Hunter Estates
Resolution 25-27: Interim Use Permit North Country Goldens LLC
Resolution 25-28: Site and Building Plan Approval Ruff Start Animal Rescue
Resolution 25-29: Site and Building plan approval PID 01-00455-0105
Resolution 25-30: Vacation of drainage and utility easements Lot 6, Block 1, Buenaventura Vista, Lot 9, Block 1 Buenaventura Vista 2nd Addition
Resolution 25-31: Gambling permit application for Knights of Columbus Council #8571
Resolution 25-32: Approving Tire Purchase Program
Resolution 25-33: Relating to banning parking on 100th Street and 297th Avenue
Resolution 25-34: Meadows of Baldwin final plat approval and authorization to execute agreements
Resolution 25-35: Relating to local road improvement program grant agreement terms and conditions for 100th Street and 297th Avenue
Resolution 25-36: Relating to local road improvement program grant agreement terms and conditions for 303rd Avenue
Resolution 25-37: Adopting the 2026 Final Levy
Resolution 25-38: Authorizing a city absentee ballot board
Resolution 25-39: Designating polling places within the City of Baldwin
Resolution 25-40: Establishing procedures relating to compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the internal revenue code
Resolution 25-41: Accepting donation for LUCAS 3.1 Chest Compression System
Resolution 25-42: Relating to the MnDOT Master Partnership Contract
Resolution 24-01 Awarding The Sale of General Obligation Certificates of Indebtedness
Resolution 24-02 Approving Post-Issuance Compliance Procedure and Policy for Tax-Exempt Governmental Bonds
Resolution 24-03 Three Sisters Lake Preliminary PLAT and Final PLAT Approval
Resolution 24-04 The Oaks of Battle Brook Second Addition Preliminary PLAT Approval and Authorization Distribute an EAW
Resolution 24-05 Appointing Election Judges
Resolution 24-06 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer
Resolution 24-07 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-00404-0440
Resolution 24-08 Approving a Grading Agreement and Permit for Oaks of Battle Brook Second Addition
Resolution 24-09 Orderly Annexation Between The City of Princeton and City of Baldwin
Resolution 24-10 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-00412-0340
Resolution 24-11 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-00031-2205
Resolution 24-12 Baldwin Prairie Preliminary PLAT and Final PLAT Approval
Resolution 24-13 The Oaks of Battle Brook Second Addition Negative Declaration of Need for an Envioronmental Impact Statement
Resolution 24-14 The Oaks of Battle Brook Second Addition Final PLAT Approval and Authorization to Execute Agreements
Resolution 24-15 Finding certain work to be within the scope of the role of a Supervisor and authorizating the work to be performed on behalf of the Town
Resolution 24-16 Recognizing and Ratifying Amended Incorporation Petition of City of Baldwin
Resolution 24-17 Support Princeton Youth Hockey
Resolution 24-18 Support Princeton Football
Resolution 24-19 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer
Resolution 24-20 Approval for Variance PID 01-00404-0365
Resolution 24-21 Approval of CUP for PID 01-00035-4104
Resolution 24-22 Approval of IUP for PID 01-00015-4300 and PID 01-00015-4401
Resolution 24-23: Resolution to Spend ARPA Funds on Lost Revenue Replacement Category.
Resolution 24-24 Adding a Fire Code Enforcement Policy and Fire Code Enforcement Official
Resolution 24-25 Approval for Variance PID 01-00405-0140
Resolution 24-26 Approval for Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Approval for PID 01-00465-0105
Resolution 24-27: Establishing Procedures Relating to Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations under the Internal Revenue Code
Resolution 24-28: Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the August and November 2024 Elections
Resolution 24-30 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-00409-0254
Resolution 24-31 Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Approval Whitetail Knoll
Resolution 24-32 Resolution opting to increase the benefit level for firefighters who are vested in the statewide volunteer firefighter plan
Resolution 24-33: Establishing municipal state aid streets to the municipal state aid system
Resolution 24-34 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-00031-1320
Resolution 24-35 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-00405-0090
Resolution 24-36 ABRA Auto Site and Building Plan Approval
Resolution 24-37 Approval of an interim use permit for PID 01-00009-1100
Resolution 24-38 Resolution Authorizing an Interfund Loan to the Fronter Trails Sewer Fund
Resolution 24-39 Resolution Certifying Delinquent Community Sewer Treatment Service Fees and Related Interest
Resolution 24-40 Site and building plan approval Ruff Start Animal Rescue
Resolution 24-41 Resolution to Certify Results of the Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 General Election
Resolution 24-42 Resolution Making Appointments to Certain Offices and Positions within the City of Baldwin for the Year, Setting Salaries and Employment Terms, and Establishing Meeting Times
Resolution 24-43 Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Approval Krenz Farms
Resolution 24-44 Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Approval Willow Ridge Estates
Resolution 24-45 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer under Minn. Stat. 471.88, subd. 5
Resolution 24-46 Resolution Finding Certain Work to be within the Scope of the Role of a Mayor/City Council and Authorizing the Work to be Performed on behalf of the City - Jay Swanson
Resolution 24-47 Resolution Finding Certain Work to be within the Scope of the Role of a Mayor/City Council and Authorizing the Work to be Performed on behalf of the City - Al Walker
Resolution 24-48 Resolution Finding Certain Work to be within the Scope of the Role of a Mayor/City Council and Authorizing the Work to be Performed on behalf of the City - Scott Case
Resolution 24-49 Resolution to certify results of the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 General Election after recount
Resolution 24-50 Resolution Finding Certain Work to be within the Scope of the Role of a Mayor/City Council and Authorizing the Work to be Performed on behalf of the City - Jeff Holm
Resolution 24-51 Resolution Finding Certain Work to be within the Scope of the Role of a Mayor/City Council and Authorizing the Work to be Performed on behalf of the City - Tom Rush
Resolution 24-52 Resolution Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer Under Minn. Stat. 471.88, subd.5. - Fire Chief Scott Case
Resolution 24-53 Resolution Adopting the 2025 Final Budget
Resolution 24-54 Resolution Adopting the 2024 Tax Levy Collectible in 2025
Resolution 24-55 Resolution Authorizing a City Absentee Ballot Board
Resolution 24-56 Resolution Designating Polling Places within the City of Baldwin
Resolution 24-57: Accepting Donations
Resolution 24-58: Approval of a variance for PID 01-00031-1320
Resolution 24-59: Approving an encroachment agreement for PID 01-00416-0080
Resolution 24-60: Northland Ponds Variance and Preliminary Plat Approval
Resolution 24-61: Wetland conservation act administration
Resolution 24-62: Amendment of snow and ice control policy
Resolution 24-63: Resolution accepting donations
Resolution 23-01 Absentee Ballot Board
Resolution 23-02 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer
Resolution 23-03 Omega Storage Site and Building Site Approval
Resolution 23-04 Approval of a Variance
Resolution 23-05 Approval of a Prelim PLAT and Final PLAT
Resolution 23-06 Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Personal Storage Structure
Resolution 23-07 Approval of a Variance
Resolution 23-08 Appointing Election Judges
Resolution 23-09 Applying for Grant with the DNR
Resolution 23-10 Applying for Local Trail Connection Grant
Resolution 23-11 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer
Resolution 23-12 Adopting Records Retention Schedule
Resolution 23-13 Certain Work to be Within the Scope of the Role of a Supervisor
Resolution 23-14 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer
Resolution 23-15 Appointing Vice-Chair Person on the Town Board
Resolution 23-16 Establishing a Policy for Compensation and Reimbursement of Town Officers
Resolution 23-17 Apply to Participate in Flood Insurance Program
Resolution 23-18 Support Princeton Youth Hockey
Resolution 23-19 Support Princeton Football
Resolution 23-20 Approval of Conditional Use Permit
Resolution 23-21 Voce Addition Preliminary and Final PLAT
Resolution 23-22 Capital Project Grant Request
Resolution 23-23 Procedures Relating to Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations
Resolution 23-24 Accepting Donations
Resolution 23-25 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-409-0224
Resolution 23-26 Lifestyle Real Estate LLC Site and Building Plan Approval
Resolution 23-27 Lawrence Addition Preliminary and Final PLAT
Resolution 23-28 Hardy Homestead Preliminary and Final PLAT
Resolution 23-29 Approval of Variance for PID 01-524-0205
Resolution 23-30 Accepting Donations
Resolution 23-31 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-421-0210
Resolution 23-32 Certifying Delinquent Community Sewer Treatment Service Fees
Resolution 23-33 Certification of Special Assessments to Property Owner
Resolution 23-34 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-428-0165
Resolution 23-35 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-022-2202
Resolution 23-36 Approval of an Interim Use Permit for PID 01-016-4300
Resolution 23-37 Designating Annual Polling Place
Resolution 23-38 Authorizing a Township Absentee Ballot Board
Resolution 23-41 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-409-0340
Resolution 23-42 Approval of a Variance for PID 01-028-3205
Resolution 23-43 Approval of Variance for PID 01-428-0150
Resolution 23-44 Petition of City of Baldwin for Incorporation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414.02
Resolution 23-45 Accepting Donations
Resolution 23-46 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer
Resolution 23-47 Issuance and Sale of Its General Obligation Certificates of Indebtness, Series 2024A, In The Proposed Aggregate Principal Amount of $400,000
Resolution 22-01 Absentee Ballot Board
Resolution 22-02 Accepting Donations
Resolution 22-03 Transportation Alternatives Program
Resolution 22-04 Appointing Election Judges
Resolution 22-05 Transportation Alternatives Programs
Resolution 22-07 For Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements
Resolution 22-08 Reestablishing Precincts and Polling Places
Resolution 22-09 Additional Bond to be Posted to Secure Restoration of Right-Of-Ways
Resolution 22-10 Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements
Resolution 22-11 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer
Resolution 22-12 Speed Zone Study of 136th Street NW
Resolution 22-13 Certain Work and Scope of the Role of Supervisor
Resolution 22-14 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer
Resolution 22-15 Authorizing Purchase of Property
Resolution 22-16 Election System Security and Voter Confidence Restoration
Resolution 22-17 Support Princeton Youth Hockey
Resolution 22-18 Support Princeton Football Programs
Resolution 22-19 Speed Zone Study in Nordwall Estates
Resolution 22-20 ARPA Funds on Lost Revenue Replacement
Resolution 22-21 Appointing Election Judges
Resolution 22-22 Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements
Resolution 22-23 Consider the Establishment of a Subordinate Service District
Resolution 22-24 Elk Lake Landing Prelim PLAT Approval
Resolution 22-25 Gentle Winds Prelim PLAT Approval
Resolution 22-26 Create Nordwall Estates / Second Addition Subordinate
Resolution 22-27 Gentle Winds Final PLAT Approval
Resolution 22-28 Elk Lake Landing Final PLAT Approval
Resolution 22-29 Approval of a Variance 28519 127th St
Resolution 22-30 Appointing Election Judges
Resolution 22-31 Approval of a Conditional Use Permit
Resolution 22-32 Approval of a Variance Birch Acres
Resolution 22-33 Approval of a Variance 28641 143rd St
Resolution 22-34 Approval of a Variance 28441 131st St
Resolution 22-35 Certifying Delinquent Community Sewer Treatment Fees
Resolution 22-36 ABRA Auto Site and Building Plan Approval
Resolution 22-37 Increase the Benefit Level for Firefighters who are Vested
Resolution 22-38 Designating Annual Polling Place
Resolution 22-39 Authorizing Contract with Interested Officer
Resolution 22-40 The Oaks of Battle Brook Prelim PLAT and Final PLAT Approval