Cannon Falls public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2848 to adopt the 2026 tax levy and budget. A consent agenda will approve several items, including sewer credits for multiple properties, a $1,000 donation to the Ambulance Department, and a $1,500 donation to the Police Department. Additional approvals cover the purchase of a sewer inspection camera system, hiring part‑time EMTs, and a promotion for Police Officer Althoff. Council Business includes Resolution 2852 authorizing budget transfers for the year‑end audit.

• Resolution 2848 – Adopt 2026 Tax Levy and Budget (public hearing)
• Resolution 2849 – Accept $1,000 donation from Invenergy to Ambulance Department
• Resolution 2850 – Accept $1,500 donation from Invenergy to Police Department
• Approve purchase of sewer inspection camera system
• Approve hiring of part‑time EMTs for the Ambulance Department

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2848, approving the 2026 tax levy and budget. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2852, authorizing year‑end 2025 budget transfers. The council approved the purchase of a sewer inspection camera system and several sewer credit requests. All items on the consent agenda, except the camera system, were approved without dissent.

• Adopted Resolution 2848 approving the 2026 tax levy and budget (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2852 authorizing budget transfers for year‑end 2025 audit (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of a sewer inspection camera system (unanimously)
• Approved sewer credit for 101 Timber Lane (unanimously)
• Approved sewer credit for 102 Bavarian Circle (unanimously)
• Approved sewer credit for 107 Maple Court (unanimously)
• Approved sewer credit for Mill Street Tavern (unanimously)
• Approved hiring of part‑time EMTs for the Ambulance Department (unanimously)

Planning Commission

The Cannon Falls Planning Commission will discuss an ordinance amending the city code related to the Cannon Valley Fair. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting, and a brief public‑input period is provided for residents to comment on any city business. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes before adjourning.

• Discussion – No Action on Ordinance Amending Cannon Falls City Code Relating to the Cannon Valley Fair
• Public Input session (max 30 minutes, speakers limited to 3 minutes each)
• No public hearings scheduled for this meeting
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the November 10, 2025 minutes. No other motions were adopted; the commission spent the remainder of the meeting discussing a proposed fairgrounds ordinance but took no formal action. All commissioners were present and participated in the votes.

• Approved agenda (unanimously carried)
• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (unanimously carried)

Public Works & Park Board

The Cannon Falls Public Works & Park Board will discuss four requests for sewer credit submitted by CCM Finance LLC (102 Bavarian Circle and 101 Timber Lane), Johnson Reiland Builders (107 Maple Ct), Mill Street Tavern, and Van Guilder. The agenda also includes a public input period, staff and commissioner reports, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Request for sewer credit – CCM Finance LLC: 102 Bavarian Circle and 101 Timber Lane
• Request for sewer credit – Johnson Reiland Builders: 107 Maple Ct
• Request for sewer credit – Mill Street Tavern
• Request for sewer credit – Van Guilder

The Public Works & Park Board unanimously recommended that the City Council approve sewer credits of $586.23, $1,621.11, $715.59, and $847.08 for specific accounts, and unanimously denied a credit on account 1877-00. The board also cancelled the January 1, 2026 meeting and set the next meeting for January 8, 2026. All agenda and minutes approvals were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve sewer credit $586.23 on account 1939-00 and $1,621.11 on account 1948-00 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve sewer credit $715.59 on account 1950-00 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve sewer credit $847.08 on account 0625-00 (unanimous)
• Denied sewer credit on account 1877-00 (unanimous)
• Cancelled Jan 1, 2026 meeting and rescheduled to Jan 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:19 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Cannon Falls City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several approvals and resolutions. Items include a $1,000 donation from Invenergy to the Fire Department and a resolution to approve State of Minnesota joint powers agreements for the city attorney and police department. The council will also introduce Ordinance 413 to amend city fee codes. Public input will be offered for up to 30 minutes before the council proceeds with the agenda items.

• Resolution 2847 – Approve State of Minnesota joint powers agreements for city attorney and police department
• Resolution 2846 – Accept $1,000 donation from Invenergy to the Fire Department
• Introduction and first reading of Ordinance 413 – Amend City Code Title II relating to fees, charges and rates
• Approve Waste water Treatment Plant Headworks Professional Services Agreement
• Approve Gambling Premises Permit Application for St. Pius Church

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, which included approvals for a gambling permit, city hall closure, a health‑insurance memorandum, a pay‑equity report, the state paid‑leave law, a wastewater‑treatment services contract, a fire‑department donation, and joint‑powers agreements. A resident meeting about a proposed fairground zoning amendment was scheduled for December 5. The session was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Gambling Premises Permit for St. Pius Church (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall Closure Request (unanimous)
• Approved Health Insurance MOU for 49ers Union (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Equity Report 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Minnesota Paid Leave Law implementation (unanimous)
• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Services Agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hear public input and a Goodhue County solid waste presentation before considering a consent agenda. Items on the consent agenda include the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 412 to amend the Cannon Falls zoning ordinance, authorizing 2026 city license renewals, and approving purchases and staffing for the ambulance department. The council will also approve routine reports and agreements.

• Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 412 to amend a zoning district (Carlson)
• Approve Purchase of IV Infusion Pumps for Ambulance Department (Malchow)
• Approve Hiring of Part‑Time Paramedic (Malchow)
• Approve 2026 Agreement for State Building Code Administration (Radermacher)
• Approve Final Pay Request for 2025 Street Maintenance Project (Sikkink)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the consent agenda, except for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Engineer's Report, which was voted on separately and also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, C, D, F, G, H (unanimous)
• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Engineer's Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and budget transfers. The agenda also includes items regarding the museum roof and health insurance language for 49ers.

• 2026 budget discussion
• Budget transfers
• Museum roof
• MOU – 49ers health insurance language

Planning Commission

The Cannon Falls Planning Commission will open with public input, then discuss an amendment to the city code concerning the Cannon Valley Fair. It will also provide information on the same ordinance with no action required. Finally, the commission will consider an update to the construction deposit requirement for new homes.

• Discussion of ordinance amending city code relating to the Cannon Valley Fair
• Information presentation on the same ordinance (no action)
• Update to construction deposit requirement for new homes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October 13, 2025 minutes. No vote was taken on the proposed Cannon Valley Fairgrounds zoning ordinance amendment; the item was discussed in a public hearing.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Fairgrounds zoning ordinance amendment (no vote)

Public Works & Park Board

The Cannon Falls Public Works & Park Board meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

The November 6, 2025 meeting was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on unpaid utility charges and project improvements. Members will also discuss a conditional use permit for data centers and a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Resolution 2836: Conditional Use Permit for data centers, substation, and transmission lines at Cannon Falls Technology Park
• Ordinance 412: Amendment to the Cannon Falls Zoning Ordinance
• Resolution 2842: Certifying unpaid utility charges to be collected with taxes
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for 2026 Street & Utility Improvement Project
• Resolution 2844: Joining the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and adopted Resolution 2842 to certify unpaid utility charges for collection with taxes. It also adopted Resolution 2843 ordering improvements and directing preparation of final plans for the 2026 street and utility improvement project. The consent agenda, which included joining the Greater Minnesota Cities coalition and amending a professional services agreement for the street project, was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2842 – certify unpaid utility charges to be collected with taxes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2843 – order improvements and direct preparation of final plans for 2026 street project (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including joining Greater Minnesota Cities coalition and amending professional services agreement for 2026 street & utility project (unanimous)

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board will meet to discuss the purchase of a sewer inspection camera system. The board will also hear from Kevin Landry regarding a 5K run.

• Sewer Inspection Camera System Purchase
• 5K Run discussion with Kevin Landry

The Public Works & Park Board approved its agenda and the October 2 minutes unanimously. It unanimously recommended that the City Council allow a 5K run on November 29 using city trails and parks. The board voted 5‑1 to recommend the Council approve a new sewer inspection camera system funded by a $150,000 budget adjustment. The November regular meeting was cancelled.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council allow 5K run on Nov 29 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve $150,000 sewer inspection camera purchase (5-1)
• Cancelled November 6 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:34 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Cannon Falls City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several development actions, such as rezoning and a conditional use permit for data‑center facilities. It will also vote to accept two grants totaling $12,000 and to approve a prosecution contract with Goodhue County. In council business, a comprehensive plan proposal will be discussed. Public input and reports will also be heard before adjournment.

• Resolution 2835 – Approving rezoning from Urban Reserve to General Industrial
• Resolution 2836 – Approving Conditional Use Permit for Data Centers and related infrastructure
• Resolution 2833 – Accepting a $4,000 grant from Minnesota Energy Resources Cooperative
• Resolution 2840 – Accepting an $8,000 Small Town Grant from Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
• Resolution P – Approving Goodhue County prosecution contract

The council approved the consent agenda items, including police squad replacements and a snow‑removal agreement, by unanimous vote. It adopted the Comprehensive Plan proposal and amended the Hernke alley vacation. The council rezoned the Urban Reserve area to General Industrial by a 4‑1 voice vote and approved a conditional use permit for data centers, substations, transmission lines and building height by a 3‑2 roll‑call vote. It also adopted the Tract final Planned Unit Development.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑H (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan proposal (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2834, amending Hernke Alley Vacation (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from Urban Reserve to General Industrial (4‑1 voice vote)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Data Centers, Substations, Transmission Lines, Building Height (3‑2 roll‑call vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2837, Tract final Planned Unit Development (voice vote carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development at TRACT. The body will also consider variances for architectural and engineering plan submissions and a preliminary plat to create two lots and one city-dedicated outlot for a water storage tower.

• Conditional Use Permit for TRACT Planned Unit Development
• Variances for TRACT to defer final architectural and engineering plans
• Variance to extend the one-year construction commencement requirement for TRACT
• Preliminary Plat for TRACT to create two developable lots
• Dedication of an outlot to the City for a water storage tower

The commission adopted Resolution 2025-09, recommending the City Council approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit/Planned Unit Development for the Tract data‑center project. It also adopted Resolutions 2025-10 and 2025-11, recommending approval of the requested variances and the preliminary plat, respectively. All three resolutions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-09 recommending City Council approve Tract CUP/PUD (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-10 recommending City Council approve requested variances (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-11 recommending City Council approve preliminary plat with engineer‑recommended conditions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve agenda as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council will adopt a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as health‑insurance renewal, a lease for Stryker medical equipment for the ambulance department, and several equipment purchases. It will also accept a $750 grant for the Parks Department and a $640 donation for a memorial park bench. Ordinance 411, which authorizes the sale of Parcel No. 52.140.0140, will be introduced and read for the first time. A preliminary report will be received and a public hearing scheduled for 2026 street and utility improvements.

• Approve Lease Agreement for Stryker Medical Equipment for the Ambulance Department
• Resolution 2829: Accept grant of $750 from Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association for the Parks Department
• Resolution 2830: Accept monetary donation of $640 for a memorial park bench in honor of Jane Duckett
• Introduction and first reading of Ordinance 411 authorizing sale of Parcel No. 52.140.0140
• Resolution 2831: Receive preliminary report and call public hearing on 2026 Street & Utility Improvements

The council approved the meeting agenda and then unanimously adopted the consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of the John Burch Park improvement project, a $750 grant for the Parks Department, a lease for Stryker medical equipment, and several equipment purchases and disposals. No other council business was taken up.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including John Burch Park improvement project (unanimous)
• Accepted $750 grant from Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association for Parks Department (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for Stryker Medical Equipment for Ambulance Department (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 325G Compact Track Loader (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of second Gridbee AP500 Wet Well Mixer (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus equipment and replacement tractor for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved signage on Hoffman Street East and First Street North (unanimous)

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board will discuss the declaration of surplus equipment and the purchase of a replacement tractor. The board is also reviewing a trade for a John Deere 325G Compact Track Loader and a GridBee® AP500 Wet Well Mixer.

• Declaration of surplus equipment
• Purchase of replacement tractor
• John Deere 325G Compact Track Loader trade
• GridBee® AP500 Wet Well Mixer
• Susan Boeck Park Bench Donation

The Public Works & Park Board declared several pieces of equipment surplus and authorized their sale at public auction. It approved using auction proceeds and the 2026 small equipment fund to buy a John Deere 3033R Compact Utility Tractor for up to $36,000. The board also approved the trade purchase of a new John Deere 325G loader for $9,260.13, the purchase of a second GridBee® AP500 mixer for $4,465, and the donation of a memorial bench for $640. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved surplus declaration and public auction of old pickup, pole saw, chain saw, brine tanks, and man basket (unanimous)
• Approved surplus declaration and auction of 1986 Massey Ferguson tractor and 2016 Morbark wood chipper, and purchase of John Deere 3033R tractor up to $36,000 using proceeds and 2026 fund (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and trade of new 2026 John Deere 325G Compact Track Loader for $9,260.13 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of second GridBee® AP500 Wet Well Mixer for $4,465 with installation (unanimous)
• Approved donation and installation of memorial park bench in Minneiska Park, cost $640 (unanimous)

City Council

The Cannon Falls City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine approvals, such as fire department equipment replacements and the sale of old police squad vehicles. The council will also vote on Resolution 2826 to adopt the preliminary tax levy and budget collectible for 2026 and set a public meeting date for further discussion. Public input will be offered for up to 30 minutes, but the council will not act on those comments at this meeting.

• Approval of Fire Department Tender 2 and Rescue 2 replacements
• Approval of sale of old police squad vehicles
• Resolution 2827 – interim use permit for Adam Banks
• Resolution 2828 – conditional use permit for Minny Grown
• Resolution 2826 – adopting preliminary 2026 tax levy and budget collectible

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a fire department bylaw amendment, fire equipment replacements, the sale of old police squad vehicles, and a conditional use permit for Minny Grown. They adopted Resolution 2826, setting a preliminary 10.8% property tax levy increase for 2026 and scheduling a public hearing for December 16, 2025. They also adopted Resolution 2827, granting an interim use permit for Adam Banks to operate a motorcycle‑mechanics shop in his garage.

• Approved Consent Agenda (items A‑E, G) unanimously (motion D. Johnson, seconded Jeppesen)
• Adopted Resolution 2826, preliminary 2026 tax levy increase of 10.8% and budget, voice vote unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2827, interim use permit for Adam Banks, voice vote unanimous
• Approved Fire Department Relief Association Bylaw Section 8 Amendment (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Fire Department Tender 2 and Rescue 2 replacements (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Sale of Old Police Squad Vehicles (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Minny Grown (part of consent agenda)
• Removed Item F (interim use permit for Adam Banks) from consent agenda before separate approval

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding several land use permits and rezoning requests. Key items include a proposal for data centers and a rezoning request for a property recently annexed by the City Council.

• Interim Use Permit for Garage Boys LLC
• Conditional Use Permit for a commercial fence at 520 Cannon Industrial Blvd.
• Rezoning of a tract from Urban Reserve to I-2 General Industrial Zoning District
• Conditional Use Permit for data centers, substations, and increased building height
• Preliminary Plat to create two lots and an outlot for a city water storage tower

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution 2025-05, recommending approval of Garage Boys, LLC’s interim use permit for a motorcycle service business, with a condition that a noise test be completed within 60 days and that the operation meet MPCA standards. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The commission also adopted Resolution 2025-06, recommending approval of Minny Grown’s conditional use permit to construct a 6‑foot chain‑link fence at 520 Cannon Industrial Boulevard. That motion also passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved interim use permit for Garage Boys, LLC with 60‑day noise test condition (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Minny Grown fence at 520 Cannon Industrial Blvd (unanimous)

Public Works & Park Board

The meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025, was cancelled because there were no agenda items.

The Public Works & Park Board meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. Consequently, the board did not take any actions, approvals, or votes.

City Council

The Cannon Falls City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2025, featuring a nursing home discussion and votes on subdivision-related contracts. The agenda includes procedural items, public input, and consent agenda approvals, with no major policy decisions scheduled.

• Approve PUD Agreement and Development Agreement for Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision — Qualey
• Resolution 2825, Receiving Bids and Awarding Contract for the Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision — Qualey
• Nursing Home Discussion — Radermacher

The council approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda items, including receiving bids and awarding the contract for the Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision and approving its PUD and development agreement. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimously)
• Awarded contract for Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision (unanimously)
• Approved PUD and development agreement for Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimously)

City Council

The Cannon Falls City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2025, with a public input period and a presentation on traffic safety. The consent agenda includes second readings of parking and zoning ordinance updates, approval of a gambling permit, and resolutions for park improvements and a preliminary plat. Council business includes an orderly annexation resolution with Randolph Township.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 409 amending parking stall and driveway design standards
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 410 amending zoning regulations
• Approval of Gambling Premises Permit for United Way
• Resolution 2824 on orderly annexation between Cannon Falls and Randolph Township
• Resolution 2823 approving preliminary plat for O’Gorman Addition

The council approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda (minus Item D) unanimously. It then adopted Resolution 2824 for the orderly annexation of land from Randolph Township, also unanimously. Finally, the council passed Ordinance 410 amending the city zoning code with a 5‑aye, 1‑nay vote.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus Item D (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2824 annexation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 410 zoning amendment (5-1)
• Motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cannon Falls Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Preliminary Plat for O’Gorman Addition. The meeting also includes a discussion of the same plat and a vote on approving a retaining wall for Sunrise Court. Public input is scheduled but will not result in immediate action.

• Public hearing on Preliminary Plat for O’Gorman Addition
• Discussion of Preliminary Plat for O’Gorman Addition
• Vote to approve Sunrise Ct. Retaining Wall

The commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the preliminary plat for the O’Gorman Addition, subject to conditions. It also unanimously recommended approval of the excavation and building permit for a retaining wall in Sunrise Court. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recommended City Council approve preliminary plat for O’Gorman Addition (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve excavation and building permit for Sunrise Court retaining wall (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cable Commission

The Cable Commission will discuss replacing the aging community television Tricaster system used for live streaming and broadcasts. Staff recommended purchasing a new system from AVS Systems and adding a yearly support plan. The commission will also provide an update on the cable franchise agreement.

• Proposed purchase of Tricaster replacement equipment from AVS Systems for $26,250.00
• Proposed ProTek Prime support coverage at $795/year
• Cable franchise agreement update

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the July 3 minutes without dissent. The board scheduled a special meeting for August 28 at 7:30 a.m. to consider the lowest bid on the 3rd Subdivision project. Staff member Laura Qualey was tasked to follow up on a $1,308 forfeit‑land purchase noted in the financial report. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• July 3 minutes approved unanimously
• Special meeting set for Aug 28 7:30 a.m. to approve lowest bid
• Laura Qualey to follow up on $1,308 forfeit land purchase
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board will consider a Small Towns Grant application for wayfinding trail signs. The board will also discuss a trial of the GridBee AP500 Wet Well Mixer.

• Small Towns Grant Application for Wayfinding Trail Signs
• Trial of GridBee AP500 Wet Well Mixer

The board approved its agenda and minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend the City Council provide a 25% cash match by purchasing hardware, posts, and concrete for $1,375 to support a Small Towns Grant for wayfinding trail signs. It also recommended a no‑cost 30‑day trial of a GridBee AP500 wet‑well mixer at Park Street Lift Station, with a purchase of $4,465 if the trial succeeds. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council provide 25% cash match for Small Towns Grant by purchasing hardware, posts, and concrete for $1,375 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve no‑cost 30‑day trial of GridBee AP500 mixer and purchase for $4,465 if successful (unanimous)
• Adjoined motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the collection of unpaid utility charges via taxes. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure purchases, zoning amendments, and the future use of buildings at 212 Mill Street West.

• Resolution 2817: Certifying unpaid utility charges to be collected with taxes
• Ordinance 410: Amending City Code Chapter 152 related to zoning
• Purchase of a 2026 plow truck
• Resolution 2820: Final Plat and Final PUD Plan for Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision
• Resolution 2819: Accepting a $1500 donation from ONEOK for the Fire Department

The council approved Ordinance 410, amending City Code Chapter 152 to permit data centers as a conditional use in I‑2 districts, passing 4‑1 with one dissent. The council also adopted Resolution 2817 to collect unpaid utility charges with taxes, approved a management agreement with the Cannon Falls Area Historical Society, and approved the disposal of e‑waste and the Active Transportation Demonstration Project.

• Approved Ordinance 410 amending City Code Chapter 152 to allow data centers in I‑2 zones (4‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 2817 certifying unpaid utility charges to be collected with taxes (unanimous)
• Approved management agreement with Cannon Falls Area Historical Society (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2818 determining future use of buildings at 212 Mill Street West (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of e‑waste (unanimous)
• Approved Active Transportation Demonstration Project (unanimous)
• Approved final report of Alternative Urban Areawide Review (vote 4‑1, D. Johnson dissent)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus items E, G, I, K (unanimous)

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board will hold a special meeting to address new business items. The board is scheduled to discuss an active transportation demonstration project and equipment needs.

• Active Transportation Demonstration Project
• Plow Truck
• Raw Wastewater Pump

The board recommended that the City Council approve the Active Transportation Demonstration Project at Highway 19 and 7th St N. It also recommended the purchase of a 2026 Western Star plow truck cab and chassis for $132,112 and upfitting for $164,969, totaling $297,081. Additionally, the board recommended buying a new raw wastewater pump from Minnesota Pump Works for $26,758.56. All three recommendations passed unanimously.

• Recommend City Council approve Active Transportation Demonstration Project (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council approve purchase of 2026 Western Star cab and chassis for $132,112 and upfitting for $164,969, total $297,081 (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council purchase new raw wastewater pump from Minnesota Pump Works for $26,758.56 (unanimous)
• Approve meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approve June 12, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 5:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding text amendments for data centers and gravel driveways. The meeting also includes a period for general public input on city governance.

• Public hearing: Data Center Text Amendment
• Public hearing: Gravel Driveways Text Amendment

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the May 12, 2025 minutes unanimously. Commissioners unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council approve a zoning text amendment allowing data center uses in I‑2 districts as conditional uses. Commissioners also unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a text amendment permitting gravel driveways on residential lots of two acres or more with specified paving requirements. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve data center zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve gravel driveway text amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review claims and meeting minutes. The body is also considering the approval of a temporary sign at John Burch Park.

• Approval of temporary sign at John Burch Park
• Just and Correct Claims for accounting period ending July 10, 2025

The council approved the meeting agenda without opposition. It then unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the Just and Correct Claims accounting period ending July 10 2025, the June 17 and July 1 meeting minutes, and a temporary sign at John Burch Park. No other council business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Just and Correct Claims accounting period ending July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 City Council/Planning Commission work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved temporary sign at John Burch Park (unanimous)

Public Works & Park Board

The meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, was cancelled because there were no agenda items.

The Cannon Falls Public Works & Park Board meeting on July 10, 2025 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No actions were taken, approved, denied, or tabled. Consequently, there are no decisions to report.

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board meeting originally scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for July 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers.

The Public Works & Park Board noted that the July 3 meeting was rescheduled to July 10, 2025 due to the July 4 holiday. No other actions or decisions were recorded.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved Resolution 2025-001, adopting the Final Plat/PUD for the Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision and recommending the city council approve the project for bid solicitation. The board also approved the renaming of a cul‑de‑sac to Aspen Court and Aspen Lane, and authorized a $125 payment for the Sievers Creative invoice. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Resolution 2025-001 adopting Final Plat/PUD for Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve project be put out for bids (unanimous)
• Renamed cul‑de‑sac to Aspen Court and Aspen Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Sievers Creative invoice for $125 website hosting fee (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a text amendment regarding data centers as a conditional use. The body will also review claims for the accounting period ending June 26, 2025, and minutes from the June 17 meeting.

• Text amendment for data centers as conditional use
• Just and Correct Claims for accounting period ending June 26, 2025
• Meeting minutes for June 17, 2025

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It then voted unanimously to authorize staff to draft a text amendment that would permit data centers as a conditional use under the city code. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Authorized staff to draft data center conditional-use amendment (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will consider several personnel changes and service agreements. The meeting includes votes on police officer promotions, public works hiring, and maintenance contracts.

• Final pay request for John Burch Park
• Prairie Island Police Services Agreement
• 2025 Street Maintenance Quote
• Resolution 2815 regarding conveyance of tax-forfeited property
• Resolution 2816 accepting an $8,108.06 donation to the Fire Department

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including hiring of a license and permit technician and several service contracts. It then approved a police services agreement with the Prairie Island Tribal Community, contingent on verification of insurance coverage, by a 5‑1 vote. No changes to the city’s water‑meter billing system were enacted.

• Approved Consent Agenda (items A‑D, F‑L) unanimously
• Approved Police Services Agreement with Prairie Island Tribal Community, pending insurance verification (5‑1)
• Approved hiring of Izzy Carlson as License & Permit Technician (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Final Pay Request for John Burch Park (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Stump Grinding Quote (part of consent agenda)
• Approved 2025 Street Maintenance Quote (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Part‑Time Police Officer Pay Adjustment (part of consent agenda)
• Approved hiring of seasonal part‑time Public Works employees (part of consent agenda)

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board will meet to consider hiring seasonal employees and discuss road work. The board will also review stump grinding services.

• Approval of hiring seasonal employees
• Mill and overlay road work
• Stump grinding

The Public Works & Park Board approved its agenda and the May 13, 2025 minutes. It unanimously recommended the City Council hire three seasonal park employees at $16 and $14 per hour. It also unanimously recommended awarding the mill and overlay contract for Northgate and McKinzie Circles and part of Dakota Street to Rochester Sand & Gravel for $80,985, and hiring D&K Larkin to grind 70 stumps for $5,000. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council hire Nick King ($16/hr), Elliot Renneke and Austin King ($14/hr) as seasonal park employees (unanimous)
• Recommended award of mill and overlay contract for Northgate and McKinzie Circles and part of Dakota St to Rochester Sand & Gravel for $80,985 (unanimous)
• Recommended hire D&K Larkin to grind 70 stumps for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board meeting regularly scheduled for June 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for June 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers.

The June 5, 2025 Public Works & Park Board meeting was cancelled because required information was not yet available. The board set a new meeting date for June 12, 2025. No decisions were made at this session.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss updates regarding the second and third subdivisions of Hardwood Estates. The body will also review financial reports and loan fund updates.

• Hardwood Estates 2nd Subdivision purchase agreements and lot closings for Johnson-Reiland
• Hardwood Estates 3rd Subdivision updates
• CF Tech Park updates
• Kwik Trip updates
• Financial reports and loan fund update

The Economic Development Authority unanimously accepted two purchase agreements—one for Lot 13 Block 1 and another for six twin‑home lots—requiring a $1,000 down payment per lot and no extensions without renegotiating the payment. The agenda, May 1 and May 6 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Purchase Agreements for Lot 13 Block 1 and six twin‑home lots with $1,000 per lot down‑payment condition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the 2024 Annual Financial Report and Executive Governance Summary. Members will also consider a professional services agreement for future infrastructure work.

• 2024 Audit Presentation by Tyler See of Abdo Solutions
• Professional Services Agreement with WHKS for 2026 Street and Utility Improvements
• Disposal of Ambulance 3 Chassis
• Approval of additional 2025 Pool Staff

The council unanimously accepted the 2024 city financial audit results. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included items such as disposal of an ambulance chassis and additional pool staff. Finally, the council unanimously approved a professional services agreement with WHKS for the 2026 street and utility improvement project. The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

• Accepted 2024 financial audit results (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with WHKS for 2026 street and utility improvements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a preliminary plat and PUD plan for the Hardwood Estates Second Subdivision. The meeting also includes several personnel decisions and an amendment to the Economic Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund Policy.

• Resolution 2813: Preliminary Plat and PUD Plan for Hardwood Estates Second Subdivision
• Resolution 2814: Amending the Economic Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund Policy
• User Agreement of Tennis Courts with ISD 252
• Amendment to Escrow Agreement with Tract
• Approval of Fire Department new hires and probationary job description

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, which included items such as fire department hires and an escrow amendment. It then adopted Resolution 2813, approving the preliminary plat and PUD plan for the Hardwood Estates Second Subdivision. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda items approved unanimously (including fire department hires and escrow amendment)
• Resolution 2813 adopted, approving preliminary plat for Hardwood Estates Second Subdivision
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board will discuss and potentially approve the hiring of a seasonal employee named Widholm and a job description for the position. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and public input. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Hire seasonal employee - Widholm
• Approve seasonal employee job description and authorize advertising/hiring

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the May 1, 2025 board minutes. It recommended that the City Council hire Chuck Widholm as a seasonal Parks employee for the summer, limited to 180 days per calendar year. The board also unanimously approved the job description and posting for the seasonal parks position.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council hire Chuck Widholm as seasonal Parks employee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of job description and posting for seasonal parks position (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and discuss a preliminary plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Hardwood Estates 3 Subdivision. The meeting also includes a joint meeting with Tract.

• Public hearing for Preliminary Plat & PUD, Hardwood Estates 3 Subdivision
• Discussion of Resolution 2025-03 regarding Hardwood Estates 3 Subdivision
• Joint meeting with Tract

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 10, 2025 minutes. It adopted Resolution 2025-03, recommending that the City Council approve the preliminary plat and PUD for the Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No public input was received during the hearing.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 urging City Council approval of preliminary plat and PUD for Hardwood Estates Third Subdivision (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. Other business includes the approval of the agenda and the April 7, 2025, meeting minutes.

• 2026 budget discussion

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the certification of unpaid utility charges to be collected with taxes. The body will also consider various consent items including equipment purchases, park maintenance, and grant acceptances.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2809 regarding unpaid utility charges collected with taxes
• Resolution 2812: $5,000 donation from Valley View Recovery Center to the Police Department
• Resolution 2810: $561.32 grant from SELCO to the Library
• Resolution 2811: $500 donation from the VFW to the Fire Department
• Approval for purchase of a Chevrolet 3500 with service body and crane

The Cannon Falls City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included several purchases, grants and donations. It also adopted Resolution 2809 to collect unpaid utility charges with taxes and authorized out‑of‑state travel for the ICMA conference. A work session was scheduled for May 20 to draft an ordinance on items stored on city property.

• Approved Consent Agenda items, including purchases and donations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2809 to collect unpaid utility charges with taxes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Chevy 3500 with service body and crane (unanimous)
• Approved $561.32 grant for the library from SELCO (unanimous)
• Approved $500 donation to the fire department from the VFW (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 donation to the police department from Valley View Recovery Center (unanimous)
• Authorized out‑of‑state travel for ICMA conference attendance by City Administrator (unanimous)
• Scheduled a work session on May 20 to address items stored on city property (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Cannon Falls Economic Development Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss a development project called Fieldstone Family Homes. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of Fieldstone Family Homes

The Economic Development Authority met with Fieldstone Family Home to review the Hardwood Estates housing development. The board addressed an amendment to the purchase agreement for Lot 5 Block 2, changing the closing date from October 2025 to July 20 2025. The FFH team indicated they were amenable to the change. No formal vote or approval was recorded.

Public Works & Park Board

The Cannon Falls Public Works & Park Board will discuss and possibly act on several new business items including hiring pool employees, alley paving, purchasing a lawnmower and a truck with crane, striping, tree removal at JBP, and tree replacement at Hannah's Bend Park. No dollar amounts or specific project details are provided in the agenda.

• Approve hiring of pool employees
• Alley paving project
• Lawnmower purchase
• 3500 Truck with crane purchase
• Tree removal at JBP (Jaycee/Bonnie/Park?) and tree replacement at Hannah's Bend Park

The Public Works & Park Board approved several recommendations to the City Council, including hiring pool staff, paving three alleys, buying a John Deere lawn mower, purchasing a Chevrolet 3500 truck with crane, contracting striping services, removing ash trees in John Burch Park, and replacing trees in Hannah’s Bend Park. All motions passed unanimously. No proposals were denied or postponed.

• Recommend City Council hire 2025 pool employees and advertise for more lifeguards (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council have Bill’s Blacktop pave three alleys for $24,400.90 (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council purchase a John Deere Z950M ZTrak lawn mower for $13,000 (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council purchase a Chevrolet 3500 truck with crane for $94,761 (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council contract Johnson Seal Coating for striping services at $11,500 (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council have Warrior Tree Care remove and stump‑grind 17 ash trees in JBP for $11,500 (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council replace 15 ash trees in Hannah’s Bend Park for $3,402.55 (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority board unanimously approved several items, including a $250 contribution to a FEAST Magazine advertisement and payment of $7,470 in 2025 property taxes. The board also approved an amendment moving the closing date for Lot 5 Block 2 to July 20 2025, which will be presented to the developer at the May 6 meeting. Agenda, regular minutes, and special meeting minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved April 23, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved $250 contribution to FEAST Magazine ad (unanimously)
• Approved payment of $7,470 2025 property taxes (unanimously)
• Approved amendment moving Lot 5 Block 2 closing date to July 20 2025 (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:41 p.m. (unanimously)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss and set a public hearing date for a pre-plat and PUD development application for Hardwood Estates. The hearing is proposed for the Planning Commission on May 12, 2025.

• Pre-Plat & PUD Development Application for Hardwood Estates
• Set public hearing for May 12, 2025 Planning Commission

The Economic Development Authority approved the preliminary plat and application for the Hardwood Estates 3rd Subdivision, which includes 27 single‑family lots with designated walkout, lookout, and rambling lots. The board also scheduled a public hearing on the pre‑plat and PUD for May 12, 2025 at the Planning Commission meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved preliminary plat and application for Hardwood Estates 3rd Subdivision (5‑0)
• Set public hearing for pre‑plat & PUD on May 12, 2025 at Planning Commission meeting (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public input period, hear presentations from the Library and Cannon Valley Senior Center, and consider a final order on the Cannon Falls Industrial Development Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). The consent agenda includes approval of claims, April 1 meeting minutes, a sewer credit, hiring a pool manager, and an ambulance remount project.

• Final Order on Cannon Falls Industrial Development AUAR
• Library Year in Review and Strategic Plan presentation
• Cannon Valley Senior Center presentation
• Approve ambulance remount project
• Approve hire of C. Peterson as 2025 Pool Manager

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included a sewer credit for S. Koirala, the hiring of C. Peterson as pool manager, and the ambulance remount project. The council also unanimously approved the Final Order for the Cannon Falls Industrial Development Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: sewer credit for S. Koirala (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: hire C. Peterson as 2025 pool manager (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: ambulance remount project (unanimous)
• Approved Final Order for Cannon Falls Industrial Development AUAR (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

This is a finance committee meeting agenda with items for the Cannon Valley Senior Center and the Historical Society. The committee will also approve minutes from February 18, 2024. No details on the nature of these items are provided in the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from February 18, 2024
• Cannon Valley Senior Center
• Historical Society

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board will consider a sewer credit request from Koirala and the hiring of Cooper Peterson as pool manager. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Consideration of 1506-00 Koirala Sewer Credit Request
• Hire Pool Manager – Cooper Peterson

The Public Works & Park Board approved the amended agenda and minutes unanimously. It then recommended that the City Council grant a $184.32 sewer credit to account 1506-00 for a broken hose bib. The board also unanimously recommended hiring Cooper Peterson as the 2025 Pool Manager. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council grant sewer credit of $184.32 to account 1506-00 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council hire Cooper Peterson as Pool Manager for 2025 season (unanimous)
• Adjourning the meeting at 5:17 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Cannon Falls Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial items, including an invoice from Sievers Creative and a FEAST Magazine ad. The board will discuss updates on the Hardwood Estates 3rd Subdivision, a grant for Lorentz Meats through the MDA Train & Retain program, and a recap of the FEAST Tradeshow.

• Hardwood Estates 3rd Subdivision updates
• Lorentz Meats – MDA Train & Retain Grant
• Sievers Creative Invoice
• FEAST Magazine Ad
• FEAST Tradeshow Recap

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved a $125 invoice to Sievers Creative for the Cannon Roots website hosting fee. The board unanimously declined to author a Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant application for Lorentz Meats, citing capacity and timing constraints. Discussion on increasing the EDA’s cost‑share for a FEAST Magazine ad was tabled pending responses from food producers.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sievers Creative $125 invoice (unanimous)
• Declined to author Lorentz Meats grant application (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on increasing FEAST Magazine ad cost‑share
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review the consent agenda and receive reports from city committees. A key item for consideration is a professional services agreement for a PFAS grant.

• Professional Services Agreement with WHKS for PFAS Source Identification and Reduction Grant—Petersen
• Just and Correct Claims for accounting period ending March 27, 2025
• Meeting minutes for March 18, 2025

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items without opposition. The consent agenda included the accounting period ending March 27, 2025, the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes, and a professional services agreement with WHKS for a PFAS grant. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items: accounting period, March 18 minutes, WHKS PFAS grant agreement (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

City Council

The Cannon Falls City Council will discuss the 2025 Street Overlay Project and an ordinance amendment for the fairgrounds. The consent agenda includes approvals for a gambling permit, a conditional use permit for Magnolia Animal Hospital, vacating a portion of Stoughton Street, and several contracts and financial items.

• 2025 Street Overlay Project discussion
• Ordinance amendment for fairgrounds
• Conditional Use Permit for Magnolia Animal Hospital
• Vacating a portion of platted Stoughton Street
• Accepting a $780 donation from Steve Nordin

The Cannon Falls City Council awarded the 2025 street overlay project contract to Aslakson's Services for $138,130.58, the low quote among four received. The council also authorized city staff and the city attorney to draft a zoning text amendment for the Cannon Valley Fairgrounds, in collaboration with Fair Board representatives, to allow certain activities like demolition derbies but not others like go-kart races. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including gambling permit, donation, CUP, street vacation, and agreements (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 street overlay contract to Aslakson's Services for $138,130.58 (unanimous)
• Authorized drafting zoning text amendment for fairgrounds with Fair Board collaboration (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cannon Falls Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discussion on a conditional use permit for Magnolia Animal Hospital. They will also discuss a resolution amendment regarding the Marsh Vacation. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public input period.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for Magnolia Animal Hospital
• Discussion of Conditional Use Permit for Magnolia Animal Hospital
• Discussion of Marsh Vacation Resolution Amendment
• Public input period (30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)

The Cannon Falls Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Magnolia Animal Hospital to relocate to a new, larger facility. The commission also discussed an amendment to a resolution regarding the vacation of a portion of Stoughton Street, but took no formal action on that matter.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Magnolia Animal Hospital (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider approval of the Hardwood Estates 3rd Subdivision and related purchase agreements, as well as an update to the EDA Business Subsidy Policy. Other agenda items include a recap of a community joint work session and upcoming events.

• Hardwood Estates 3rd Subdivision review with WHKS
• Consideration of Hardwood Estates purchase agreements
• EDA Business Subsidy Policy update
• Recap of community joint work session

The Cannon Falls Economic Development Authority approved a purchase agreement for Lot 17, Block 1 of Hardwood Estates, and revised the EDA Fund Policy to charge a 5% late fee on overdue payments. The board also reviewed plans for the next phase of Hardwood Estates, which includes 27 single-family lots, and discussed community goal-setting efforts.

• Approved purchase agreement for Lot 17, Block 1 (unanimous)
• Approved revised EDA Fund Policy language: 5% late fee after 30 days past due (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board will consider a donation for a bench at Steve Nordin Park, a sign replacement at Hannah's Bend Park, and a service project at the warming house. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public input.

• Steve Nordin Park Bench Donation
• Hannah's Bend Park Sign Replacement
• Warming House Service Project

The Public Works & Park Board unanimously recommended the City Council accept a $780 memorial bench donation from Steve Nordin for Veterans Memorial Park. The board also recommended purchasing a new sign for Hannah's Bend Park from Vacker Sign for an estimated $2,247, and approved a community service project for the CFYA 5th grade boys basketball team to paint the inside of the warming house.

• Recommended City Council accept $780 memorial bench donation from Steve Nordin (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council purchase Hannah's Bend Park sign from Vacker Sign (unanimous)
• Approved CFYA 5th grade boys basketball team painting inside of warming house (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. The meeting also includes a review of claims and previous meeting minutes.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
• Just and Correct Claims for the period ending February 26, 2025
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Cannon Falls City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding and annual contribution agreement with Three Rivers Community Action, Inc., providing $6,000 per year for five years toward transit equipment. The motion carried unanimously, with Council Member Nobach abstaining. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural or informational.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and Feb 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved MOU and $6,000 annual contribution to Three Rivers Community Action (unanimous, Nobach abstained)

City Council

The City Council will consider consent agenda items including claims, minutes, an internship hire, a utility adjustment agreement with MNDOT, trail signage grants, a joint work session with Planning Commission, 2025 street maintenance projects, and a truck purchase. Under council business, the council will vote on Resolution 2805 adopting the Active Transportation Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding with Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

• Resolution 2805 adopting the Active Transportation Plan for Cannon Falls
• Memorandum of Understanding with Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
• Approve 2025 Street Maintenance Projects
• Approve purchase of pickup truck and Boss plow for Public Works Department
• Approve submission of grants for wayfinding signage for city trail system

The Cannon Falls City Council adopted Resolution 2805, approving the Active Transportation Plan as drafted, by a 4-1 vote with one abstention. The plan outlines walking and biking improvements but does not bind the city to specific projects or budgets. The council also approved grant submissions for wayfinding signage (5-1) and the consent agenda, which included claims, minutes, an internship hire, a utility agreement, a joint work session, street maintenance projects, and a truck purchase. A memorandum of understanding with Three Rivers Community Action was removed from the agenda.

• Adopted Active Transportation Plan (Resolution 2805) 4-1, with one abstention
• Approved grant submissions for wayfinding signage 5-1
• Approved consent agenda (claims, minutes, internship hire, utility agreement, work session, street projects, truck purchase) unanimously with one abstention
• Postponed Council Business Item B (Three Rivers MOU) to next meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Cannon Falls EDA will consider approval of financial items including a Discover Guide ad and a FEAST sponsorship, review its bylaws and economic development fund policy, take action on appointing officers and conflict of interest disclosures, and discuss purchase agreements for the Hardwood Estates project.

• Approval of Discover Guide Ad 2025 and FEAST sponsorship
• Review of EDA Bylaws and Economic Development Fund Policy
• Appointment of EDA Officers – action required
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure – action required
• Discussion of Hardwood Estates Purchase Agreements

The Cannon Falls Economic Development Authority approved purchase agreements for Lot 9 (Fieldstone Family Homes) and Lot 13 (private party) at Hardwood Estates, and approved funding for a Chamber ad and FEAST Tradeshow sponsorship. Officers for 2025 were elected, and the board agreed to update the EDA Fund Policy with a 30-60-90 day default clause. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase agreement for Lot 9 to Fieldstone Family Homes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for Lot 13 to a private party (unanimous)
• Approved $241 for Discover CF Guide half-page ad (unanimous)
• Approved $500 sponsorship for FEAST Tradeshow (unanimous)
• Elected Althoff as President, Dombeck as VP, Cooreman as Treasurer, Johnson as Secretary (each with abstentions as applicable)
• Agreed to develop updated EDA Fund Policy language with 30-60-90 day default clause for March meeting

Public Works & Park Board

The Cannon Falls Public Works & Park Board will discuss several items including a MnDOT Hwy 20 mill and overlay agreement, a truck purchase, and the 2025 street maintenance project. The board will also consider a grant opportunity and an active transportation plan. No final decisions are recorded; items are listed under new business for discussion.

• Grant Opportunity – Qualey and Wilson
• Active Transportation Plan – Qualey
• MnDOT Hwy 20 Mill and Overlay Agreement
• Truck Purchase
• 2025 Street Maintenance Project

The Public Works & Park Board unanimously recommended the City Council adopt the Active Transportation Plan, apply for a wayfinding sign grant, enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1058480 for Hwy 20 utility adjustments, purchase a new truck and plow, and proceed with the 2025 Street Maintenance Project. All actions were recommendations to the City Council, not final approvals.

• Recommended City Council adopt Active Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council apply for wayfinding sign grant (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council enter MnDOT Agreement No. 1058480 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council purchase 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 ($48,550) and Boss plow ($10,479) (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council proceed with 2025 Street Maintenance Project ($177,000 total) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to certify unpaid utility charges for collection with taxes. The consent agenda includes accepting a $1,000 donation from Great River Energy to the Fire Department, approving Change Order #4 for John Burch Park, and accepting a $70,000 MPCA grant for a PFAS source identification and reduction project. An extension to the Cannon Valley Fair ordinance letter is also proposed. Reports from committees and the Chamber of Commerce will be presented.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2801 to certify unpaid utility charges for tax collection
• Accept $70,000 MPCA grant for PFAS source identification and reduction project
• Accept $1,000 donation from Great River Energy to the Fire Department
• Approve Change Order #4 for John Burch Park
• Approve 30-day extension to Cannon Valley Fair ordinance letter

The Cannon Falls City Council approved Resolution 2801 to certify unpaid utility charges for collection with taxes, and approved a 30-day extension for the Cannon Valley Fair Board to comply with a city ordinance letter. They also approved Change Order #4 for the John Burch Park project and accepted several consent agenda items, including a $1,000 donation and a $70,000 grant. No public comments were made during the public hearing.

• Adopted Resolution 2801 certifying unpaid utility charges (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 for John Burch Park (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day extension for Cannon Valley Fair Board ordinance compliance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minus items D and F, including $1,000 donation and $70,000 grant (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a variance request by Endres Cannon Falls LLC and a conditional use permit for an outdoor sales lot at the Cannon Falls Mall. They will also discuss a Responsible Governmental Unit Agreement with Randolph Township for environmental review. Consent items include routine approvals, a $780 donation to the Parks Department, sewer credits, and a library board appointment.

• Resolution 2799 accepting a $780 donation from Matt Ammentorp to the Parks Department
• Resolution 2800 approving a conditional use permit for an outdoor sales lot at the Cannon Falls Mall
• Endres Cannon Falls LLC variance request
• Responsible Governmental Unit Agreement between Cannon Falls and Randolph Township for environmental review
• Appointment of Melissa Siebert to the Library Board

The Cannon Falls City Council approved a Responsible Governmental Unit Agreement with Randolph Township for an environmental review (AUAR) related to future annexation. The council also approved a conditional use permit for an outdoor sales lot at the Cannon Falls Mall. A variance request for gravel driveways at Timber Ridge was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved Responsible Governmental Unit Agreement with Randolph Township for AUAR (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for outdoor sales lot at Cannon Falls Mall (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus Item H (unanimous)
• Pulled variance request for gravel driveways at Timber Ridge (no action)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding two specific land-use requests. The body will review a conditional use permit for an outdoor sales lot and a variance for a driveway.

• Conditional Use Permit for Midwest Building & Equipment Outdoor Sales Lot
• Variance for Endres Cannon Falls LLC regarding a driveway to service Timber Ridge Estate Lots

The Cannon Falls Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Midwest Building & Equipment's outdoor sales lot, with the condition that storage sheds be on a paved surface. It also recommended denial of a variance for Endres, Cannon Falls LLC's driveway to service Timber Ridge Estate lots. Both recommendations will go to the City Council. The commission also elected Diane Johnson as Chair and Chris Nobach as Vice Chair for 2025.

• Elected Diane Johnson as Chair for 2025
• Elected Chris Nobach as Vice Chair for 2025
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved December 9, 2024 minutes as drafted
• Recommended approval of CUP for Midwest Building & Equipment with paved surface condition (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of variance for Endres, Cannon Falls LLC (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Cannon Falls Economic Development Authority will discuss and potentially approve purchase agreements for three lots in the Hardwood Estates development. The board will also review financial reports including the Sievers Creative invoice and loan status, and set goals for 2025. A timeline for the 3rd Subdivision Phase 2 will be presented.

• Approval of purchase agreements for Lot 13, Lot 14, and Lot 18 Block 1 in Hardwood Estates
• Review of Sievers Creative Invoice
• Loan status report
• Goal setting for 2025
• Timeline for 3rd Subdivision Phase 2

The Cannon Falls Economic Development Authority approved three purchase agreements for lots in the Hardwood Estates development, including one with Fieldstone Family Homes for Lots 10 and 20 Block 1, one with CF Housing Initiative for Lot 18 Block 1, and one with a private party for Lot 14 Block 1. The board also approved a $125 invoice for website maintenance and noted that WHKS will present the next subdivision phase timeline in March.

• Approved agenda with added purchase agreements (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $125 payment to Sievers Creative for Cannon Roots website (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement with Fieldstone Family Homes for Lots 10 & 20 Block 1 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement with CF Housing Initiative for Lot 18 Block 1 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement with private party for Lot 14 Block 1 (unanimous)

Public Works & Park Board

The Public Works & Park Board will meet to discuss sewer credit requests and the 2025 safety program. The board will also consider a park bench donation and the hiring of pool employees.

• Sewer Credit Request – Knowlton
• Sewer Credit Request – Davidson
• Park Bench Donation – Ammentorp
• Safety Program 2025
• Hiring of pool employees

The Public Works & Park Board recommended the City Council approve two sewer credits, a new safety training contract, and the start of pool hiring for 2025. They also accepted a memorial park bench donation. All recommendations passed, with one split vote on the first sewer credit.

• Recommended sewer credit of $580.42 for account 1870-00 (3-2)
• Recommended sewer credit of $302.02 for account 0304-00 (unanimous)
• Accepted memorial park bench donation from Ammentorp Family (unanimous)
• Recommended SafeAssure safety training contract for 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended beginning 2025 pool hiring process (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 408 amending zoning for cannabis businesses. Other items include accepting a $67,000 donation from the Fire Department Relief Association, designating official newspaper and depositories for 2025, and approving a post-employment health care savings plan. Under council business, the council will elect a mayor pro-tem and approve 2025 annual appointments.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 408 amending cannabis business zoning
• Accept $67,000 donation from Cannon Falls Fire Department Relief Association
• Designate official newspaper and depositories for fiscal year 2025
• Approve post-employment health care savings plan for non-union employees
• Elect mayor pro-tem and approve 2025 annual appointments

The Cannon Falls City Council approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 408, amending zoning regulations for cannabis businesses, and elected Council Member Laura Kronenberger as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $67,000 donation from the Fire Department Relief Association, and made annual appointments.

• Adopted Ordinance 408 amending zoning for cannabis businesses (unanimous)
• Elected Laura Kronenberger as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 annual appointments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $67,000 fire department donation (unanimous)

Public Works & Park Board

This meeting of the Cannon Falls Public Works & Park Board has been cancelled because appointments of board members are still pending. No decisions or discussions will occur at this time.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

The Public Works & Park Board meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025, was not held because board members had not yet been appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The meeting was rescheduled for January 9, 2025. No decisions were made.