Faribault public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss labor negotiations. The body will consider collective bargaining agreements for various city employees.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Police Support Services employees
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Engineering, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Library, and Administrative Support Staff
• Closed session to consider labor negotiation strategies

The Faribault City Council held a special meeting on December 23, 2024, and approved two Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with the Minnesota Public Employees Association (MNPEA). One CBA covers Police Support Services employees, and the other covers Engineering, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Library, and other Administrative Support Staff. Both motions were made by Councilor Caron and seconded by Councilor van Sluis, and both passed unanimously. The meeting also included a closed session on December 10, 2024, to discuss labor negotiation strategies, as permitted by state law.

• Approved CBA with MNPEA for Police Support Services employees (unanimous)
• Approved CBA with MNPEA for Engineering, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Library, and Administrative Support Staff (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several ordinances, including regulations for cannabis and hemp businesses and a zoning map amendment for 739 Willow St. They will also vote on a zoning text amendment to allow cannabis businesses in certain districts. Additional consent agenda items include hiring a Community Services Officer, adopting 2025 snow and ice control guidelines, and authorizing grant applications. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2024-17: Regulations related to cannabis and hemp businesses – second reading
• Ordinance 2024-21: Zoning map amendment for 739 Willow St – second reading
• Ordinance 2024-22: Zoning text amendment to allow cannabis businesses – second reading
• Resolution 2024-257: Approve hiring Community Services Officer
• Resolution 2025-258: Adopt 2025 Snow & Ice Control Guidelines

The Faribault City Council unanimously approved three ordinances on second reading: establishing regulations for cannabis and hemp businesses, a zoning map amendment for 739 Willow St from R-3 to C-1, and a zoning text amendment to allow cannabis businesses in certain districts. All votes were 5-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, including hiring a Community Services Officer and adopting 2025 snow and ice control guidelines.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-17 establishing cannabis and hemp business regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-21 zoning map amendment for 739 Willow St from R-3 to C-1 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-22 zoning text amendment to allow cannabis businesses in certain districts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-257 hiring Community Services Officer
• Approved Resolution 2025-258 adopting 2025 Snow & Ice Control Guidelines
• Approved Resolution 2024-259 authorizing No Child Left Inside grant application
• Approved Resolution 2024-260 authorizing MnDOT Aeronautic Equipment grant application
• Approved Return to Work and Light Duty Policy

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Faribault County Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Dec. 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the minutes, a citizen comment period, design reviews, and other discussion items. No specific projects or actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Approval of the Minutes
• Citizen Comment Period
• Design Reviews
• Items for Discussion

City Council

The council will review the draft guidelines for snow and ice control for 2025. They will consider a draft Light Duty Policy for city employees. They will discuss dissolving Fund 263 – TIF #6.

• Review of 2025 Snow & Ice Control Guidelines
• Draft Light Duty Policy
• Dissolution of Fund 263 – TIF #6

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on December 16, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion of the 2024/2025 work plan for residential projects and the UDO Bootcamp. The meeting also covers routine business, public hearings, requests to be heard, and updates from boards and commissions.

• 2024/2025 Work Plan Discussion on Residential and UDO Bootcamp
• Public Hearings
• Requests to be Heard
• Routine Business
• Board & Commissions Updates & Reports

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a resolution to approve the preliminary plat for the Eastman Disbursal Addition located at 301 Central Ave. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and other standard business. No additional substantive items are listed.

• Resolution 2024-XXX: Approve Preliminary Plat for Eastman Disbursal Addition at 301 Central Ave (public hearing)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategies. This includes the review of proposals and developments related to negotiations.

• Discussion of labor negotiation strategies and proposals

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2025 budget, property tax levies, and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss first readings of ordinances regarding cannabis business regulations and a zoning amendment for 739 Willow St.

• Public hearings for 2025 Property Tax Levy, Budget, and HRA and EDA Tax Levies
• Resolution 2024-249 to approve the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance 2024-17 and 2024-22 regarding cannabis and hemp business regulations
• Zoning Map Amendment for 739 Willow St
• Resolution 2024-253 for the Northern Links Trail Project (MnDOT Contract No 1057137)

The Faribault City Council unanimously adopted the 2025 property tax levy, budget, and related financial measures, including the HRA and EDA levies, fee schedule, capital improvement plan, franchise fee distribution, and an internal loan for capital equipment and a fire truck. The council also approved first readings of ordinances to rezone 739 Willow St to commercial, establish cannabis and hemp business regulations, and allow cannabis businesses in certain zoning districts. A new off-sale liquor license was approved for Indigo Dreams LLC dba Tipsy Corner Liquor.

• Adopted 2025 property tax levy (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 budget and fund appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 HRA tax levy (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 EDA tax levy (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 739 Willow St (7-0)
• Approved first reading of cannabis business regulations (7-0)

General

The Faribault County Library Advisory Board will consider several agenda items, including approving the minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting, reviewing a long‑term meeting‑room request from Kaleidoscope, and discussing proposed changes to the Collection Development and Maintenance Policy. The board will also hear reports from the director, teen advisory board, and SELCO foundation, and will consider the 2025 budget. Public comment will be allowed for up to three minutes per participant.

• Approve minutes of the October 14, 2024 meeting
• Long‑term meeting‑room request – Kaleidoscope
• Policy Review: Collection Development and Maintenance Policy (proposed changes attached)
• 2025 budget discussion
• Director’s, Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO reports

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will consider several financial items. Members will discuss emergency shelter vouchers and approve the FY 2025 budgets for Robinwood Manor and for Scattered Sites. The agenda also includes consideration of 2025‑2026 contracts and a resolution to designate authorized signatories for the Authority’s accounts.

• Emergency Shelter Vouchers
• Resolution 2024-20 – Approve FY 2025 Robinwood Manor Budget
• Resolution 2024-21 – Approve FY 2025 Scattered Sites Budget
• 2025 & 2026 Contracts
• Resolution 2024-24 – Designate Authorized Signatories for Authority accounts

City Council

The Faribault City Council will review the 2025 Economic Development Authority budget and the 2025 Housing & Redevelopment Authority budget. Council members will consider proposed reductions to the 2025 final tax levy. They will also discuss amending the spend plan for the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) program income. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion.

• Overview of 2025 Economic Development Authority Budget
• Overview of 2025 Housing & Redevelopment Authority Budget
• Proposed reductions to 2025 final tax levy
• Amending spend plan for Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) program income

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment. The body will also review minutes and routine business.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-XXX for a Zoning Map Amendment for 739 Willow St

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes budget adjustments for police mobile radios, multiple liquor and other license approvals, and several payment authorizations. A public hearing will be held for a currency exchange license renewal. Discussion items include authorizing the sale of a property at the southeast corner of 1st Street NW and 1st Avenue NW, approving a deferred loan with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for workforce housing construction, and amending a developer agreement with Corey Lee Newby.

• Resolution 2024-223: Authorize sale of property at southeast corner of 1st St NW & 1st Ave NW
• Resolution 2024-224: Approve deferred loan agreement with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for workforce housing construction
• Resolution 2024-242: Approve amendments to the developer's agreement with Corey Lee Newby
• Resolution 2024-225: Authorize budget adjustment for purchase of police mobile radios and equipment
• Resolution 2024-241: Authorize payment to Midwest Community Development as recommended by the Charitable Gambling Board

The Faribault City Council unanimously approved the sale of city-owned property at 1st Street NW and 1st Avenue NW to the Community Action Center for $1 to build six units of workforce housing, two of which will be for emergency housing for families with children. The council also approved a $487,000 deferred loan agreement with Minnesota Housing for the project and amended a developer's agreement for the former Divine Mercy site to allow the developer to sign after a building permit is issued. All other consent agenda items, including 2025 liquor and tobacco licenses, were approved unanimously.

• Approved sale of property at 1st Street NW and 1st Avenue NW to CAC for $1 (unanimous)
• Approved $487,000 deferred loan agreement with Minnesota Housing for workforce housing (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to developer's agreement for former Divine Mercy site (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 liquor and tobacco licenses, non-union compensation plan, and union CBAs (unanimous)
• Approved currency exchange license renewal for Ana and Luis Del Aguila (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss the 2025 budget and set the final tax levy for the 2025 fiscal year. The body will also consider resolutions regarding municipal tort liability and a promissory note satisfaction.

• Resolution 2024-18: Establish the EDA's Final Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2025
• Resolution 2024-19: Satisfaction of Promissory Note (Rebound 31 LLC)
• Resolution 2024-20: Accept Compeer Rural Feasibility Grant
• Resolution 2024-17: Approve Not Waiving the Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liability
• 2025 Budget Update

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority approved its 2025 budget, a final tax levy, and several resolutions including not waiving tort liability limits, satisfying a promissory note, and accepting a grant. The board also approved a magazine ad and a sponsorship, and directed staff to prepare an updated escrow policy.

• Approved 2025 budget update (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-17: Not waving monetary limits on municipal tort (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-18: Establish EDA's final tax levy for FY2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-19: Satisfaction of promissory note (Rebound 3'll LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-20: Accept Compcer Rural Feasibility Grant (unanimous)
• Approved 1/4 page ad in Site Selection Magazine (unanimous)
• Approved MREJ Bronze level sponsorship (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare updated escrow policy for next meeting

General

The board will meet to review requests for funding from five different organizations. The meeting also includes a review of the Gambling Fund Report.

• Funding request from Rice County Historical Society
• Funding request from Canine Service Partners
• Funding request from Faribault Foundation Inc.
• Funding request from Faribault Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
• Funding request from Midwest Community Organization

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will review two discussion items. One item concerns the property located at 14 3rd St NE. The other item concerns the PreserveMN Conference being held in Red Wing, MN. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• 14 3rd St NE – discussion item
• PreserveMN Conference – Red Wing, MN – discussion item

The Heritage Preservation Commission discussed a staff-approved repair project at 143 3rd St NE, which was exempt from a Certificate of Appropriateness under Sec 13-330(DX1). Commissioners accepted staff's authority to approve such repairs but suggested sending unclear cases to Chair Weems for consultation. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Discussed staff-approved repair at 143 3rd St NE, exempt under Sec 13-330(DX1), no action taken
• Suggested staff consult Chair Weems on unclear exemption cases, no formal vote
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 p.m. unanimously

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 19, 2024. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including call to order, approval of the agenda, a consent agenda for a list of claims, and items for discussion. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

The City Council held a brief meeting on November 19, 2024. Members approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the list of claims.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved list of claims (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will discuss a final review of the cannabis ordinance. The council will also hold a 2025 budget discussion, including a public safety aid review and a planning and zoning fee and escrow discussion. The meeting is a work session and no formal votes are indicated.

• Final Review of Cannabis Ordinance
• 2025 Budget Discussion – Public Safety Aid Final Review
• 2025 Budget Discussion – Planning and Zoning Fee and Escrow Discussion

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will meet on Nov 18, 2024 at 6 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda lists a discussion of the 2024/2025 work plan as the primary item. The session also includes routine business and a placeholder for future discussion, with no specific decisions noted.

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission had scheduled a meeting for November 18, 2024, but it was cancelled. No agenda items were acted upon.

General

The Faribault Charter Commission will elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. It will review and create the 2024 Annual Report. The commission will discuss future agenda topics and set its meeting schedule.

• Election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Review and creation of the 2024 Annual Report
• General discussion of future agenda topics
• Setting the Charter Commission meeting schedule

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County HRA approved the final property tax levy for FY2025 and several resolutions, including an additional investor assignment for 311 Central Avenue and a statutory tort liability waiver. The board also approved the FY2025 HRA General Fund budget, which includes $120,000 over two years for the Mobile Home Rehabilitation Initiative. Two other budgets (Robinwood and Scattered Sites) were tabled due to format differences with Cornerstone. The board recommended removing Eric Delgado from the HRA due to lack of attendance.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled October minutes to December meeting
• Approved list of claims (unanimous)
• Approved past legal claims (unanimous)
• Received and filed property reports (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-17 for additional investor at 311 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-23 final property tax levy for FY2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-22 FY2025 HRA General Fund budget including $120K for mobile home rehab (unanimous)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024 was canceled. Consequently, no agenda items such as program reports, property reports, or public hearings were considered.

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several approvals, such as street closures for the Winterfest Celebration and hiring a Planner I. The council will also discuss two specific items: denying a variance request at 15 3rd Ave SW and approving a new off‑sale liquor license for BAPA KRUPA MNV2 LLC. Additional approvals include a tobacco license for Southside Liquor and Tobacco and a professional services proposal for the Two Rivers Park siphon box.

• Resolution 2024-220 Approve New Off‑Sale Liquor License for BAPA KRUPA MNV2 LLC
• Resolution 2024-196 Deny Variance at 15 3rd Ave SW
• Resolution 2024-214 Approve Street Closures for Winterfest Celebration
• Resolution 2024-216 Approve Hiring Planner I
• Resolution 2024-221 Approve Tobacco License for Southside Liquor and Tobacco

The City Council unanimously denied variances requested for 15 3rd Avenue SW, consistent with a prior development agreement. They also approved a new off-sale liquor license for Southside Liquor and Tobacco and passed a consent agenda covering street closures for Winterfest, hiring a planner, and various professional services contracts.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 22 and Nov 6 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-M (unanimous)
• Denied variance at 15 3rd Ave SW (Resolution 2024-196) (unanimous)
• Approved new off-sale liquor license for BAPA KRUPA MNV2 LLC (Resolution 2024-220) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Library Advisory Board meeting scheduled for November 11, 2024, is cancelled. This is due to the library's closure for the Veterans Day holiday.

City Council

The Faribault City Council will discuss authorizing a grant application for the Age Friendly Minnesota program and approving an advance retirement notice program. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6:30 PM.

• Authorize Age Friendly Minnesota - Community Grant Application
• Approve Advance Retirement Notice Program

The Faribault City Council unanimously approved a resolution to apply for an Age Friendly Minnesota Community Grant for improvements at River Bend Nature Center, including removal of the Cherry Bridge and construction of a trail and picnic shelter. The council also unanimously approved an Advance Retirement Notice Program to help fill vacancies sooner.

• Approved Resolution 2024-215 authorizing Age Friendly Minnesota Community Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Advance Retirement Notice Program (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Topics include a National League of Cities service line warranty program, a scoping proposal for an ice feature at Viaduct Park, and a cooperative agreement with Faribault Public Schools. The council will also review ordinance violations at 823 1st Avenue NW and 703 20th Street NW, and consider components of the 2025 budget such as the tourism contract update, fee schedule changes, public safety aid, and franchise fee allocation.

• National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program
• Viaduct Park Ice Feature Scoping Proposal
• Cooperative Agreement with Faribault Public Schools
• Discussion of ordinance violations at 823 1st Avenue NW and 703 20th Street NW
• 2025 Budget Process items: tourism contract update, fee schedule changes, public safety aid review, franchise fee allocation review

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2024. Commissioners will conduct a call to order, approve the previous meeting minutes, and hold public hearings and requests to be heard. The agenda also includes routine business and updates from boards and commissions. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Call to Order
• Approval of the Minutes
• Public Hearings
• Requests to be Heard
• Routine Business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to address standard agenda items such as call to order, items for discussion, routine business, future discussion, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed for decision. The session appears to be purely procedural.

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will meet to hear updates from the River Bend Nature Center, a partnership request from Gardners Reaching Out With Service (GROWS), and project updates on the CERTS Energy Kits. The meeting will also include updates on the EPA Recreation Economy Grant and the MPCA Climate Resilience Implementation Grant. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Update from River Bend Nature Center
• Partnership request from Gardners Reaching Out With Service (GROWS)
• CERTS Energy Kits Project Updates
• Update on EPA Recreation Economy Grant
• MPCA Climate Resilience Implementation Grant

Parks and Recreation Board

The Faribault County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on October 23, 2024. The board will review old business items including the Great River Greening tree grant and an update on Viaduct Park. New business includes discussion of a Rainbow Bridge at the dog park, a swim‑lesson scholarship from an anonymous donor, and a cooperative agreement with the school district. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for January 22, 2025.

• Great River Greening – Tree Grant
• Viaduct Park Update
• Rainbow Bridge at Dog Park
• Swim Lesson Scholarship – Anonymous Donor
• Cooperative Agreement with School District

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several resolutions, including assigning a new investor and restructuring the mortgage for the property at 311 Central Avenue, and restructuring ownership for a redevelopment project on Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Midwest First Addition. The council will also take a second‑reading vote on Ordinance 2024-16 to amend water‑service disconnection rules, and adopt a fee schedule for administrative citations. Additional consent‑agenda items cover a bingo grant, stormwater material quote, a donation to Parks and Recreation, and an airfield pavement planning contract.

• Resolution 2024-209: Assign additional investor and restructure mortgage for 311 Central Avenue
• Resolution 2024-210: Restructure ownership entity for redevelopment of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Midwest First Addition
• Ordinance 2024-16 (Second Reading): Amend water disconnection rules for nonpayment
• Resolution 2024-208: Establish fee schedule for administrative citations
• Task Order No. 13 with Foth: Airfield pavement rehabilitation planning services

The Faribault City Council approved Ordinance 2024-16 to replace water shut-offs for nonpayment with property tax assessments. The Council also approved ownership restructurings for properties at 311 Central Avenue and the former Farmer Seed and Nursery site, and approved a developer's agreement for Urban Flea Market with a 12-month compliance timeline and a $5,000 escrow.

• Approved agenda and October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A through M, including claims, bingo applications, training grants, street closures, and board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-16 amending water disconnection for nonpayment and switching to special assessments (7-0)
• Approved summary publication of Ordinance 2024-16 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-209 for investor assignment, ownership restructuring, and mortgage subordination at 311 Central Avenue (6-1, Councilor Caron nay)
• Approved Resolution 2024-211 for Urban Flea Market developer's agreement with a $5,000 escrow and 12-month completion date (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-210 for ownership restructuring of Midwest Flats LLC related to the redevelopment of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Midwest First Addition (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission meeting on October 21, 2024 will follow its standard agenda. Items include a call to order, approval of minutes, public hearings, requests to be heard, discussion items, routine business, and commission updates. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed in the agenda.

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the 2024/2025 work plan. The meeting also includes routine business and future discussion items.

• 2024/2025 Work Plan discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider resolutions regarding property at 311 Central Avenue and the redevelopment of Lot 1 and Lot 2 in the Midwest First Addition. The body will also review escrow procedures and prepare for 2025 strategic planning.

• Resolution 2024-14: Assignment of an additional investor for 311 Central Avenue
• Resolution 2024-16: Restructuring of ownership entity for Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Midwest First Addition
• Resolution 2024-15: Application for My Town Series Season 2
• Purchase of additional marketing promotional items
• Review of EDA escrow procedures and fee schedule

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to review design proposals and discuss general heritage preservation items. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and open discussion.

• Design reviews
• Citizen comment period

Airport Board

The Faribault County Airport Advisory Board will convene to approve meeting minutes and receive a project update. The session is scheduled for October 16, 2024.

• Approval of the minutes
• Airport Manager Update
• Project Update

City Council

The Faribault City Council will discuss the National Community Survey and National Employee Survey presented by Polco. The council will review the 2025 budget for capital and enterprise funds, including street improvements, park projects, equipment replacement, public facilities, water, sewer, and stormwater. They will also consider a proposed fee schedule for administrative citation violations, a Younger Brothers' Trial Desk item, and an appointment to the Planning Commission.

• Presentation and discussion of the National Community Survey (NCS) and National Employee Survey (NES) by Polco
• Review of the 2025 budget for Fund 401 (Street Improvement Projects), Fund 404 (Parkland Dedication/Park Capital Projects), Fund 431 (Capital Equipment Replacement), Fund 437 (Public Facilities Projects), Fund 601 (Water Fund), Fund 602 (Sewer Fund), and Fund 603 (Stormwater Fund)
• Proposed fee schedule for administrative citation violations
• Consideration of the Younger Brothers' Trial Desk
• Appointment of a Planning Commission member

General

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review the 2025 budget and a proposed ordinance to amend the Faribault City Code regarding the board. The meeting includes reports from the Director, Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO.

• Ordinance 2024-20 amending Chapter 13 Article II of the Faribault City Code
• 2025 Budget
• Long-term meeting room request from Kaleidoscope
• Cannon Valley Makers Tour debrief

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider several items, including appointing a new Executive Director, approving an investor assignment related to 311 Central Avenue, and discussing funding direction for the Healthy Communities Initiative. They will also review public housing maintenance contracts, authorize translation of housekeeping rules, and consider the city's application to use the Event and Convention Center at 306 Central. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and introducing the upcoming Executive Director.

• Resolution 2024-18: appoint Executive Director for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Faribault, Minnesota
• Resolution 2024-17: approve assignment of an additional investor related to 311 Central Avenue
• Provide general direction regarding Healthy Community Initiative funding request
• Public Housing and Robinwood Manor routine maintenance service contracts
• Authorize translation of the HRA's housekeeping rules into Somali and Spanish

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a closed special meeting on October 8, 2024 at 6:15 PM. The meeting’s purpose is to consider strategies for labor negotiations as required by Minnesota Statutes §§179A.01‑179A.025. The discussion will cover negotiation strategies, developments, and proposals related to labor negotiations.

• Consider strategies for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies, developments, and proposal review, per Minnesota Statutes §§179A.01‑179A.025

The Faribault City Council convened a special meeting that was immediately closed to discuss labor negotiation strategies, as permitted by Minnesota law. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council unanimously approved closing and reopening the meeting, then adjourned.

• Closed meeting for labor negotiations (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions, such as hiring a police officer, hiring an HRA executive director, appointing election judges, and accepting donations for parks. The council will also authorize the fire department to accept state equipment grants and a financial emergency response grant. An ordinance amendment (Ordinance 2024-16) will be read for the first time, changing the water‑disconnection rules for nonpayment. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution 2024-204 – Approve hiring a police officer
• Resolution 2024-201 – Approve hiring HRA Executive Director
• Resolution 2024-200 – Appoint 2024 election judges
• Resolution 2024-199 – Accept donations to the Parks and Recreation Department
• Ordinance 2024-16 – First reading to amend water‑disconnection rules

The Faribault City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2024-16, which changes the water disconnection process for nonpayment to use special assessments instead of monthly disconnections. The council also approved the consent agenda, including hiring and grant acceptance items, and conducted a performance review of the City Administrator.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-16 (first reading) to amend water disconnection for nonpayment (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-K, including claims, donations, licenses, and resolutions
• Approved minutes of September 24 and October 1 meetings
• Approved agenda as presented
• Administered oath to five new paid-on-call firefighters
• Proclaimed October 15, 2024 as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

General

The City Council will continue its discussion of Corey Newby's request for variances at 15 3rd Ave SW. No decision is scheduled; the item remains under consideration. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Continuation of discussion on Corey Newby's variance request for 15 3rd Ave SW

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission meeting on Oct. 7 will address standard agenda items, including approval of minutes, public hearings, requests to be heard, routine business, and commission updates. No specific projects or decisions are listed in the agenda.

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at City Hall, 208 1st Avenue NW. The agenda includes a closed session to evaluate the performance of City Administrator Jessica L. Kinser. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to evaluate performance of City Administrator Jessica L. Kinser

The Faribault County City Council convened a special meeting on October 1, 2024, and immediately closed it to conduct a closed session under Minnesota Statutes to discuss personnel matters related to City Administrator Jessica L. Kinser. The council reconvened in open session and adjourned without taking any public votes or decisions. No substantive actions were taken in open session.

• Closed meeting for personnel discussion (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy topics, including zoning text amendments for cannabis businesses, the repair of the Woolen Mill Dam, and a proposal to eliminate water disconnection for non-payment. The meeting will also cover a request for variances at 15 3rd Ave SW and the Viaduct Park Ice Feature Phase.

• Discussion of Zoning Text Amendments for Cannabis Businesses
• Discussion of Corey Newby's Request for Variances at 15 3rd Ave SW
• Discussion of Viaduct Park Ice Feature Phase
• Discussion of Woolen Mill Dam Repair
• Discussion of Eliminating Water Disconnection for Non-Payment

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a preliminary property tax levy for 2025. The body will also review zoning map amendments and a variance denial. Additionally, the council will discuss a credit card use policy amendment.

• Resolution 2024-194: 2025 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Budget Meeting Date
• Ordinance 2024-18: Zoning Map Amendment for 818 8th Ave NW
• Ordinance 2024-19: Vacate drainage and utility easement at 2343 14th St NE
• Resolution 2024-193: Reject bids for Straight River Watermain Crossing (Contract 2023-09)
• Purchase of Replacement Water Treatment Plant Cold Storage Building

The Faribault City Council approved the 2025 preliminary property tax levy of $13,798,573, rescinding a prior resolution with an error. It also approved second readings of ordinances on the Library Advisory Board, a drainage easement vacation, and a zoning map amendment, all unanimously. The council tabled a variance denial for 15 3rd Ave SW and denied comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments for properties in the 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW.

• Approved 2025 preliminary tax levy of $13,798,573 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-20 on Library Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-19 vacating drainage/utility easement at 2343 14th St NE (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-18 zoning map amendment for 818 8th Ave NW (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-196 to deny variance at 15 3rd Ave SW (unanimous)
• Denied comprehensive plan amendment for 500/400 blocks of 20th St NW (unanimous)
• Denied zoning map amendment for 500/400 blocks of 20th St NW (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for Straight River Watermain Crossing project (unanimous)

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will hold a public meeting on September 23, 2024, to approve minutes and conduct routine business.

• Approval of the August 2024 minutes
• Announcements and updates
• Routine business items

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss a forgivable loan for KGPCo. and a contract with the Faribault Chamber for Main Street programming. The body will also review the preliminary 2025 budget and work plan.

• Resolution 2024-11: Forgivable Loan to KGPCo. for downtown relocation
• Resolution 2024-12: Contract with Faribault Chamber for Main Street programming
• Collaborative Public Art in Faribault
• Preliminary 2025 EDA Budget
• 2025 EDA Work Plan

Airport Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to receive an update from the Airport Manager. The board will also discuss the status of the AWOS and a pavement project.

• AWOS Update
• Pavement Project Update

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to conduct general business and review a specific design proposal. The primary action item is a resolution regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property on Central Ave.

• Resolution HPC-2024-007 COA for 122 Central Ave

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved Resolution HPC-2024-007, a Certificate of Appropriateness for 122 Central Ave, with a condition that the middle window have no muntin (the bar between panes) while side windows keep it. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also discussed future alignment of historic district boundaries and checking on downtown work, but took no other formal action.

• Approved Resolution HPC-2024-007 COA for 122 Central Ave, excluding muntin in middle window (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Work Session scheduled for September 17, 2024, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment for cannabis businesses. The body will also discuss a variance denial and amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning map.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-XX to allow cannabis businesses in certain zoning districts
• Resolution 2024-XXX to deny variance at 15 3rd Ave SW
• Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment request from City of Faribault/JNJ Properties
• Resolution 2024-XXX to deny Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW
• Resolution 2024-XXX to deny Zoning Map Amendment for 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the 2025 preliminary property tax levy and establishing the date for the budget meeting. Additional resolutions will approve preliminary tax levies for the Economic Development Authority and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for fiscal year 2025. The council will also discuss a master plan, zoning map amendment, and other ordinances.

• Resolution 2024-177 – Adopt 2025 preliminary property tax levy and set budget meeting date
• Resolution 2024-178 – Approve Faribault Economic Development Authority preliminary property tax levy for FY 2025
• Resolution 2024-179 – Approve Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority preliminary property tax levy for FY 2025
• Ordinance 2024-18 – Approve zoning map amendment for 818 8th Ave NW (First Reading)
• Ordinance 2024-19 – Vacate portion of drainage and utility easement at 2343 14th St NE (First Reading)

The Faribault City Council unanimously adopted the TH60 West Master Plan, an aspirational guide for future development, and approved a 14.68% preliminary property tax levy increase for 2025. The council also approved first readings of ordinances to vacate an easement, rezone the water treatment plant, and amend the library advisory board rules, along with several other resolutions.

• Adopted TH60 West Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 preliminary property tax levy with 14.68% increase (unanimous)
• Approved EDA preliminary tax levy of $408,089 (unanimous)
• Approved HRA preliminary tax levy of $416,418 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to vacate easement at 2343 14th St NE (7-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning map amendment for 818 8th Ave NW (7-0)
• Approved amended Public Purpose Expenditures and Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Library Advisory Board rules (7-0)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider several items, including approval of claim lists for public housing and Robinwood, and an overview of its financial audit and affordable‑housing opportunities. A key decision is Resolution 2024-16, which would authorize payment of certain HRA‑related claims pending review. The board will also begin preliminary discussion of the 2025 work plan and budget.

• Approve list of claims for public housing
• Approve list of claims for Robinwood
• Overview of the financial audit of the HRA's housing
• Resolution 2024-16 to authorize payment of certain HRA‑related claims
• Preliminary discussion on the 2025 work plan and budget

The Faribault HRA approved both lists of claims for Public Housing and Robinwood, and approved Resolution 2024-16 authorizing payment of certain claims before they are due, with a 4/1 vote. The board received and filed the Healthy Communities Initiative report. Discussions covered financial audit deficiencies, affordable housing cooperative opportunities, and preliminary 2025 budget items, but no action was taken on those topics.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved both lists of claims for Public Housing and Robinwood (unanimous)
• Received and filed Healthy Communities Initiative report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-16 authorizing payment of certain HRA-related claims (4/1, McColley dissenting)

General

The Library Advisory Board is meeting to conduct a tour of the Cannon Valley Makers facility. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Cannon Valley Makers at 300 Railway St., Dundas, MN

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 budget, including special revenue funds and a preliminary tax levy. The body will also review traffic studies and backflow prevention.

• 2025 Preliminary Tax Levy final review
• 2025 Internal Loan for Capital Equipment
• Traffic Studies
• Backflow Prevention discussion
• Library Advisory Board member appointments and terms

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on September 3, 2024. The commission will discuss a proposed zoning text amendment concerning cannabis businesses in the City of Faribault. The agenda also includes routine business and future discussion items.

• Zoning text amendment for cannabis businesses in the City of Faribault

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will adopt the TH 60 West Master Plan and consider multiple zoning and land‑use actions. Items include denying a variance at 15 3rd Ave SW, amending the comprehensive plan and zoning map for the 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW, vacating part of a drainage and utility easement at 2343 14th St NE, and approving zoning map changes for 818 8th Ave NW and 214 14th St NE. The meeting also includes a by‑law attendance discussion and general planning updates.

• Resolution to adopt the TH 60 West Master Plan
• Resolution to deny a variance at 15 3rd Ave SW
• Resolution and ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for the 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement at 2343 14th St NE
• Ordinance to approve zoning map amendments for 818 8th Ave NW and 214 14th St NE

The Faribault Planning Commission denied a comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment for properties in the 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW, voting 3-3 on the motion to approve, which failed. The commission then voted 4-2 to deny the zoning map amendment. Other actions included approving the TH 60 West Master Plan, continuing a variance request for the Urban Flea Market, and approving several other zoning and easement items.

• Approved Resolution 2024-XXX adopting the TH 60 West Master Plan (unanimous)
• Continued variance request for 15 3rd Ave SW to next meeting (4-2)
• Denied zoning map amendment for 500/400 blocks of 20th St NW (4-2)
• Approved vacation of drainage and utility easement at 2343 14th St NE (6-0)
• Approved zoning map amendments for 818 8th Ave NW and 214 14th St NE (5-1)
• Recommended removal of Commissioner Delgado for attendance (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will meet to review the Director's report and discuss ongoing projects. New business includes a review of outdoor interests and barriers regarding the River Bend Nature Center.

• Great River Greening Tree Grant update
• Viaduct Park update
• FFAC pool break discussion
• River Bend Nature Center outdoor interests and barriers

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2023-20, which authorizes a study and imposes a moratorium on the establishment and operation of cannabis businesses in the city. The council will also consider rezoning the 1900 block of 4th Street NW to I‑1 and vacating a portion of a drainage and utility easement at 1919 2nd St NW. Several consent agenda items, including a change order for Viaduct Park, a memorandum with Great River Greening, and the 2024‑2025 School Resource Officer contract, will be approved.

• Approve Change Order No 1 for Viaduct Park Bid Package 1
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Great River Greening
• Approve 2024‑2025 School Resource Officer Contract
• Ordinance 2023‑20: Study and moratorium on cannabis businesses (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024‑5: Rezoning 1900 block of 4th Street NW to I‑1 (second reading)

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Committee will convene to discuss a CERTs grant for outreach planning, the Adopt A Drain initiative, and a request for energy audits from the Northfield Rotary. The meeting will also cover a member shifting to an advisory role and an update on a DOE Charging Smart 'EV Ready' Community project.

• Member shifting to advisory role
• CERTs grant - outreach planning
• Update on Adopt A Drain initiative
• Northfield Rotary Request - Energy Audits
• DOE Charging Smart 'EV Ready' Community

The Faribault Environmental Commission tabled the Adopt A Drain initiative until a later date. The board also discussed member changes, CERTS grant outreach, and a Rotary energy audit request, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Tabled Adopt A Drain initiative
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved minutes as amended (4-0)

Airport Board

The Airport Advisory Board will receive an update from the airport manager and consider two projects: a Minnesota Department of Transportation electric‑vehicle charging station and the installation of FAA weather cameras. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• MnDOT EV Charging Station
• FAA Weather Cameras
• Airport Manager Update

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission is meeting to review design changes and architectural features. The body will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a specific building alteration.

• Resolution #HPC-2024-06: Certificate of Appropriateness for building alterations at 101 Third St NW (Chase Bank Building)
• Discussion regarding the completion of an architectural feature at 216-218 Central Avenue

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for building alterations at 101 Third St NW (Chase Bank Building) via Resolution #HPC-2024-06, with Chair Weems recusing herself due to a personal connection. The commission also approved the completion of an architectural feature for 216-218 Central Avenue. Both approvals passed, with the certificate vote at 4-0 and the architectural feature vote unanimous.

• Approved Resolution #HPC-2024-06 for Certificate of Appropriateness at 101 Third St NW (4-0, Chair recused)
• Approved completion of architectural feature for 216-218 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

General

The Charitable Gambling Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its June 5, 2024 meeting. It will consider gambling requests submitted by Midwest Community Organization, Falcon Educational Enrichment Program, and Faribault Youth Empowerment Center. The board will also receive a contribution report and set the date for its next meeting.

• Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Gambling request from Midwest Community Organization
• Gambling request from Falcon Educational Enrichment Program
• Gambling request from Faribault Youth Empowerment Center
• Contribution report

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2023 annual city audit and the 2025 budget for Fund 431 Capital Replacement. Members will also discuss administrative citation procedures and potential changes to water disconnection policies.

• Elimination of water disconnection due to non-payment
• 2023 Annual City Audit Review
• Administrative Citations Fee Schedule and Hearing Procedure
• Review and amendment of Planning & Zoning Division job descriptions
• Budget 2025 review of Fund 431 Capital Replacement

City Council

The Faribault City Council meeting on August 20, 2024 includes a consent agenda item to approve hiring accounting technicians. The council will consider Resolution 2024-170 for this purpose.

• Resolution 2024-170 – Approve hiring accounting technicians (consent agenda)

The Faribault City Council held a brief meeting on August 20, 2024, where it approved the hiring of two accounting technicians under the consent agenda. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2024-170 to hire Pamela Davidson and Jade Peterson as Accounting Technicians (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit and associated variance for an emergency access road and boat ramp located in the Wild and Scenic River Overlay near 50 East View Drive. The agenda also includes a public hearing period, general planning and zoning updates, and routine business items.

• Approve Conditional Use Permit for Emergency Access Road and Boat Ramp near 50 East View Drive (Wild and Scenic River Overlay)
• Approve Variance(s) for the same Emergency Access Road and Boat Ramp project
• Public hearing on the Rice County/Emergency Access Road and Boat Ramp proposal
• General Planning & Zoning Updates discussion
• Routine Business and Requests to be Heard

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss two agenda items. First, JNJ Properties of Faribault LLC and Rodriguez will present a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment. Second, the commission will review the Trunk Highway 60 Master Plan. The meeting also includes routine business and future discussion items.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment for JNJ Properties of Faribault LLC/Rodriguez
• Review of Trunk Highway 60 Master Plan

General

The Faribault City Council meeting consists of routine items: a call to order, a consent agenda that includes Resolution 2024-165 to approve the 2024 Primary Election Results, and adjournment. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.

• Resolution 2024-165 – Approve 2024 Primary Election Results

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority will discuss general direction for financial assistance to Project Licorice and the Urban Flea Market, as well as guidance on a Main Street agreement and downtown tourism funding with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce. It will also consider Resolution 2024-11, which recommends that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and that the City Council adopt the TH 60 West Master Plan.

• Provide General Direction regarding Financial Assistance for Project Licorice
• Provide General Direction regarding Financial Assistance for Urban Flea Market
• Provide Direction regarding Main Street Agreement with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce
• Provide Direction regarding Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Funding Requests related to Enhancing the Downtown
• Resolution 2024-11: Recommend Planning Commission public hearing and City Council adoption of the TH 60 West Master Plan

City Council

The Faribault City Council will vote on resolutions to support a Minnesota Investment Fund application and a Job Creation Fund application tied to KGP Telecommunications' potential move to downtown. It will also authorize a preliminary development agreement with KGP Telecommunications and Faribault Real Estate. Additional items include a study and moratorium on cannabis businesses, a watermain improvement plan, and approval of bids for the Cannon River View Trail.

• Resolution 2024-167: Support Minnesota Investment Fund application for KGP Telecommunications relocation
• Resolution 2024-168: Support Job Creation Fund application for KGP Telecommunications
• Resolution 2024-169: Authorize execution of a preliminary development agreement with KGP Telecommunications and Faribault Real Estate
• Ordinance 2023-20: Authorize study and impose moratorium on cannabis businesses in Faribault
• Resolution 2024-160: Accept bids for Cannon River View Trail (Contract 2024-05)

The Council approved resolutions to support state funding applications and a development agreement to keep KGP Telecommunications in Faribault. Other key actions included extending a cannabis business moratorium and approving a $1.5M watermain project.

• Approved support for MIF and JCF funding applications for KGP Telecommunications (4-1)
• Authorized Preliminary Development Agreement for KGP Telecommunications (4-1)
• Extended moratorium on cannabis businesses until January 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $1,522,500 Straight River Watermain Crossing project (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and plats for RSA Properties LLC Subdivision No 2 (unanimous)
• Certified 2024 Primary Election results for Mayor (4-0, one abstention)
• Awarded $237,840 Cannon River View Trail contract to S.L. Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved various consent items including liquor licenses and staff hiring (unanimous)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider several resolutions, including authorizing payment of certain HRA-related claims that are due before the Authority can review them. It will also discuss financial assistance for Habitat for Humanity, a public housing closeout, establishing a reserve for replacement bank accounts, and the preliminary FY2025 budget. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes, a list of claims to be released, and a Healthy Communities Initiative update.

• Resolution 2024-10 – Authorize payment of certain HRA-related claims if HRA cannot review and approve before due
• Resolution 2024-15 – Approve financial assistance to Habitat for Humanity to offset affordable housing development costs
• Resolution 2024-12 – Approve public housing closeout and ACC termination
• Resolution 2024-13 – Approve establishing reserve for replacement bank accounts for the HRA's housing
• Resolution 2024-14 – Approve preliminary FY2025 HRA budget

The Faribault County Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for a conditional use permit and variance for an emergency access road and boat ramp near 50 East View Drive to the next meeting. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Continued public hearing for Rice County emergency access road and boat ramp CUP/variance to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024, as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:05 p.m. (unanimous)

General

The Library Advisory Board will review and potentially adopt a new library mission statement, discuss a long‑term meeting‑room request from the Kaleidoscope group, and consider the proposed 2025 budget. The board will also receive reports from SELCO, the Teen Advisory Board, and other items, with a brief citizen comment period.

• Approve Library Mission Statement
• Long‑Term Meeting Room Request – Kaleidoscope
• 2025 Budget
• SELCO Foundation and Board Reports
• Teen Advisory Board Report

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will adopt its agenda and minutes, hold a citizen comment period, and consider a design‑review resolution (HPC‑2024‑005) that approves a Certificate of Appropriateness for building alterations at 13 3rd St NW. The meeting also includes a slot for additional items for discussion.

• Resolution HPC-2024-005 – approve Certificate of Appropriateness for building alterations at 13 3rd St NW
• Citizen comment period
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Items for discussion (unspecified)

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for building alterations at 13 3rd St NW, allowing the owner to remove a non-functional chimney in disrepair. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included introductions, approval of minutes, and discussion of future items.

• Approved Resolution HPC-2024-005 for chimney removal at 13 3rd St NW (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (5-0)

City Council

The City Council issued a notice that a quorum may be present as members attend National Night Out events on August 6, 2024. No official business will be transacted during this meeting.

• Notice of potential council quorum; no business will be transacted

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2024. The agenda includes standard items such as a call to order, approval of minutes, public hearings, and updates from boards and commissions. The commission will also consider any requests to be heard and discuss other routine business.

• Public Hearings
• Requests to be Heard
• Items for Discussion
• Routine Business
• Board & Commissions Updates & Reports

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a cannabis ordinance. The meeting also includes a budget work session covering the General Fund, tax levy, and specific development and abatement funds.

• Cannabis Ordinance discussion
• Budget Work Session #3: General Fund Overview
• Total Tax Levy Review
• Fund 240- Community and Economic Development
• Fund 239- Tax Abatement

City Council

The Faribault City Council meeting on July 30, 2024 will consider several resolutions. Items include rescinding a plat at 1620 17th St NW, authorizing a development agreement for the Stoneridge Fourth Addition, approving a massage therapist license, and approving a business subsidy with loan payments to Faribault Mill. The council will vote on these items during the meeting.

• Resolution 2024-155 – rescind CIC Plat 76 at 1620 17th St NW
• Resolution 2024-156 – authorize execution of Stoneridge Fourth Addition Development Agreement
• Resolution 2024-157 – approve 2024 Massage Therapist License
• Resolution 2024-158 – approve business subsidy and authorize payment of Faribault EDA loans to Faribault Mill

The Faribault City Council approved a business subsidy and authorized payment of two EDA loans totaling $300,000 to Faribault Mill. The loans include a $50,000 Economic Development Investment Fund loan and a $250,000 revolving fund loan, both previously approved by the EDA. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included rescinding a plat, authorizing a development agreement, and approving a massage therapist license.

• Approved Resolution 2024-158: Business subsidy and payment of $50,000 EDIF loan and $250,000 revolving fund loan to Faribault Mill (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Resolution 2024-155 rescinding CICP Plat 76 at 1620 17th St NW (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Resolution 2024-156 authorizing Stoneridge Fourth Addition Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Resolution 2024-157 approving 2024 Massage Therapist License (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss a specific property. The body will review confidential appraisal information and consider strategies for the purchase or sale of the property.

• Closed session regarding Parcel ID 18.19.1.76.002

The Faribault County City Council met in special session and immediately closed the meeting to the public for a closed session regarding Parcel ID 18.19.1.76.002. The closed session was held to discuss purchase/sale strategies, offers or counteroffers, and confidential appraisal information. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council only convened, closed, reopened, and adjourned the meeting.

• Closed meeting for property strategy discussion (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Faribault County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on Viaduct Park, including a ground breaking, and the Bluebird Park playground. They will receive a grant update for the Great River Greening tree project and a flood update for Teepee Tonka Park. The board will also consider filling an unfilled board position. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Viaduct Park Update – Ground Breaking
• Bluebird Park Playground
• Great River Greening – Tree Grant
• Unfilled Board Position
• Teepee Tonka Park Flood Update

General

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations. The session includes reviewing proposals and developing negotiation strategies.

• Closed meeting to consider labor negotiation strategies and proposals

The Faribault City Council held a special meeting on July 23, 2024, that was immediately closed to discuss labor negotiation strategies, as permitted by Minnesota law. The closed session lasted from 6:38 pm to 7:22 pm, after which the council reconvened and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Closed meeting to discuss labor negotiation strategies (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will vote on a budget amendment that removes the CSO Supervisor position and allocates funds for property maintenance and a fire code inspector. The council will also consider a series of consent agenda items, including resolutions on street closures, data practices, equipment grant applications, and donations. Several ordinance amendments will be read for the first or second time, covering code updates and a drainage easement change. No public hearings or bids are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution 2024-148 adopting Data Practices Policy and designating a responsible authority and compliance officer
• Resolution 2024-145 authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the State of Minnesota ARMER Equipment Grant
• Budget amendment to eliminate the CSO Supervisor position and fund Property Maintenance & Fire Code Inspector
• Ordinance 2024-14 amending Chapter 18 of the City of Faribault Code of Ordinances (first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-13 vacating a portion of drainage and utility easement at 1950 13th St NW (second reading)

The Faribault City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2024-14, which updates the 1980 alcohol-in-parks rules to allow canned alcoholic beverages in city parks, with no glass permitted. The council also approved first readings for a tree ordinance update and second readings for ordinances on code violations, nuisance notifications, and a drainage easement vacation. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Ordinance 2024-14 (first reading) allowing canned alcohol in parks (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-15 (first reading) updating tree ordinance (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-11 (second reading) regulating city code violations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-12 (second reading) updating nuisance notification requirements (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-13 (second reading) vacating drainage/utility easement at 1950 13th St NW (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-Q, including claims, resolutions, and agreements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 9 and July 16 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Riverview Ridge Addition. No other formal decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Riverview Ridge Addition

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will hold a public meeting to approve minutes, discuss routine business, and adjourn. No substantive decisions or major items are listed on the agenda.

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority will meet to decide on two loan resolutions for FaribaultMill LLC totaling $2.1 million and discuss a downtown rehabilitation loan for 21 5th Street NE. They will also establish the preliminary tax levy for fiscal year 2025.

• Approve $2.1M Economic Development Incentive Fund Loan for FaribaultMill LLC (Resolution 2024-07)
• Approve $2.1M Revolving Loan Agreement for FaribaultMill LLC (Resolution 2024-08)
• Discuss $150K loan for downtown commercial rehabilitation at 21 5th Street NE (Resolution 2024-09)
• Establish preliminary tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025 (Resolution 2024-10)
• Public hearing on FaribaultMill LLC business subsidy request

Airport Board

The Faribault County Airport Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on July 17, 2024, at 7:00 AM. The board will review routine items including approval of previous minutes and an update from the Airport Manager before discussing a pavement project.

• Pavement Project Discussion

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to conduct design reviews and discuss general heritage preservation items. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion topics.

• Design reviews
• General heritage preservation items

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session to discuss two policy topics: a homeless encampment policy and cannabis regulations. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Homeless Encampment Policy Discussion
• Cannabis Regulations Discussion

City Council

The Faribault City Council will meet on July 16, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve an agreement with Abdo Financial Services for interim financial services. The meeting is open to the public and may be followed by a council work session.

• Approve Agreement with Abdo Financial Services for Interim Financial Services

The City Council approved two agreements with Abdo Financial Services to provide interim finance director duties and software implementation consulting. These services follow the departure of the Finance Director on July 17.

• Approved Accounting Services agreement for interim finance duties (unanimous)
• Approved Consulting Services agreement for finance software implementation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning map amendments, a rezoning request, an easement vacation, and plats for a new subdivision at 1919 2nd Street NW. It will also consider a conditional use permit and variances for an emergency access road and boat ramp near 50 East View Drive in the Wild and Scenic River Overlay.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 1919 2nd Street NW
• Rezoning of properties in the 1900 block of 4th Street NW to I-1
• Vacate drainage and utility easement at 1919 2nd Street NW
• Preliminary and Final Plats approval for RSA Properties LLC Subdivision No 2
• Conditional Use Permit and Variances for emergency access road and boat ramp near 50 East View Drive

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment, a rezoning to I-1, an easement vacation, and preliminary and final plats for the RSA Properties LLC Subdivision No. 2, all by unanimous votes. A public hearing on a Rice County conditional use permit and variance for an emergency access road and boat ramp near 50 East View Drive was continued to August 5 because the applicants had not provided all necessary information. The commission also approved its July 1 minutes and adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for land use change at 1919 2nd Street NW (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning properties in the 1900 block of 4th Street NW to I-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary and final plats for RSA Properties LLC Subdivision No. 2 (unanimous)
• Continued Rice County emergency access road and boat ramp conditional use permit and variance to August 5 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will discuss the acquisition of property at 505 Central Avenue. The agenda also includes first readings for ordinances regarding city code violations and notification requirements. Additionally, the council will review various plat approvals and zoning changes.

• Acquisition of 505 Central Avenue (Resolution 2024-125)
• Zoning amendment to allow laundry services in C-1 zoning (Ordinance 2024-10)
• Approval of Stoneridge Fourth Addition preliminary and final plats (Resolution 2024-138)
• Conditional Use Permit for a single-family home at 1150 Quartz Circle (Resolution 2024-141)
• Hiring of an Economic Development Coordinator (Resolution 2024-143)

The City Council approved the purchase of 505 Central Avenue for $166,860 to be closed in March 2025 for demolition and parking lot expansion. The Council also advanced new ordinances for city code violations and approved a zoning change for laundry services.

• Approved acquisition of 505 Central Avenue for $166,860 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-11 to regulate city code violations (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-12 to update nuisance notifications (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to allow laundry services in C-1 Zoning (6-0)
• Approved easement vacation and plats for Stoneridge Fourth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved plats and conditional use permit for 1150 Quartz Circle (unanimous)
• Denied variance for construction near bluff top at 1150 Quartz Circle (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Police Officer and Economic Development Coordinator (unanimous)

General

The Library Advisory Board will review reports from the Director, Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the 2025 budget and long-term meeting room requests.

• 2025 Budget discussion
• Long-term meeting room requests for Discovery School Dungeons & Dragons Club and Mom's in Prayer
• SELCO Foundation and Board reports
• Approval of May 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will discuss financial reports and a draft job description for the Executive Director. The board will also consider resolutions regarding a loan agreement, the 2025 preliminary tax levy, and authorized account signatories.

• Loan agreement with Ellison Investment Group, LLC (Resolution 2024-10)
• Establishing the HRA Preliminary Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2025 (Resolution 2024-09)
• Designating authorized signatories for all HRA accounts (Resolution 2024-11)
• Review of draft job description for HRA Executive Director

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved a loan agreement with Ellison Investment Group for $100,000 to remodel five apartments as they become vacant. The board also approved a list of claims for payment, designated new authorized signatories for HRA accounts, and approved the job description for the HRA Executive Director. The preliminary tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025 was received and filed, with further budget discussions scheduled for August.

• Approved list of claims to be paid (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-10 loan agreement with Ellison Investment Group for $100,000 apartment remodels (unanimous)
• Approved HRA Executive Director job description (unanimous)
• Received and filed preliminary tax levy request for FY 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11 designating new authorized signatories for HRA accounts (unanimous)
• Received and filed property and program reports (unanimous)

City Council

This work session includes discussions regarding the City of Faribault Title VI Policy and the Administrative Citation Ordinance. The council will also review amendments to the Chapter 16 Nuisance Ordinance and new personnel requests for the 2025 budget.

• City of Faribault Title VI Policy discussion
• Administrative Citation Ordinance discussion
• Amendments to Chapter 16 - Nuisance Ordinance
• Review of 2025 budget new personnel requests and changes

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a special emergency meeting to discuss the extension of a declared local state of emergency. The council will also discuss mitigation efforts, necessary authorizations, and related contracts.

• Resolution 2024-136: Extending the Declared Local State of Emergency
• Discussion regarding mitigation of the local emergency, necessary authorizations, and contracts

The City Council approved a resolution to extend the local state of emergency caused by flooding. The extension remains in effect through July 24 to allow for complete damage assessments.

• Approved Resolution 2024-136 extending the local state of emergency through July 24 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider subdivision plats and permits for Riverview Ridge and Stoneridge Fourth Addition. Public hearings include a construction variance and an easement vacation. General planning and zoning updates are also scheduled for discussion.

• Riverview Ridge Subdivision plat approvals
• Construction and grading variance at 1150 Quartz Circle
• Single-family home Conditional Use Permit at 1150 Quartz Circle
• Easement vacation at 1950 13th St NW
• Stoneridge Fourth Addition plat approvals

The Planning Commission recommended approval of preliminary and final plats and a Conditional Use Permit for the Riverview Ridge Subdivision at 1150 Quartz Circle, but denied the applicant's variance requests regarding setbacks and slope. The Commission also recommended approval of an easement vacation and plats for the Stoneridge Fourth Addition. Staff noted reduced department capacity and announced the retirement of Peter Waldock.

• Approved recommendation to deny variance for construction/grading at 1150 Quartz Circle (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for Conditional Use Permit for single-family home at 1150 Quartz Circle (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for preliminary and final plats for Riverview Ridge Addition (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to vacation portion of drainage/utility easement at 1950 13th St NW (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for preliminary and final plats for Stoneridge Fourth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 17, 2023 (unanimous)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for the Heritage Preservation Commission. No specific projects, addresses, or contract amounts are identified in this document.

• Design reviews
• Citizen comment period

City Council

The Faribault City Council will discuss an internal loan for the design, construction, and equipping of Viaduct Park. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for laundry services and a declaration of a local state of emergency. Several personnel hires and grant acceptances are scheduled for approval via the consent agenda.

• Internal loan for Viaduct Park design, construction, and equipping
• Zoning text amendment to allow laundry services in C-1 zoning
• Declaration of a local state of emergency
• Hiring an Assistant Finance Director and a Police Officer
• Acceptance of Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Grant

The City Council approved a $6.3 million revolving internal loan from the Sewer Fund to the Parkland Dedication Fund to finance the design, construction, and equipping of Viaduct Park. Additionally, the Council declared a local state of emergency due to recent flooding and approved a first reading of a zoning text amendment to permit laundry services in C-1 districts.

• Approved $6.3M internal loan for Viaduct Park (6-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning amendment for laundry services in C-1 (6-0)
• Declared local state of emergency due to flooding (6-0)
• Approved hiring of Assistant Finance Director (6-0)
• Approved hiring of police officer (6-0)
• Approved special assessments for delinquent utility accounts (6-0)
• Approved separation agreement (6-0)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a special closed session on June 25, 2024. The purpose of this meeting is to consider strategies and review proposals related to labor negotiations.

• Closed session regarding labor negotiation strategies and proposals

The City Council met in a special session that primarily consisted of a closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategies. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Environmental Committee

The June 24, 2024, agenda for the Faribault County Environmental Committee contains only procedural items. No specific topics for discussion or decisions were listed.

Economic Development Authority

The EDA will discuss approving a loan for 13 3rd Street NW under the Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation and Exterior Improvement Program. The board will also discuss directions regarding waiving personal guarantees for proposed loans to Faribault Mill.

• Resolution 2024-06: Loan for 13 3rd Street NW
• Discussion on waiving personal guarantees for Faribault Mill loans
• Monthly loan status report
• Permit activity update report
• Budget status report

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to begin the 2025 budget process. Discussions include reviewing the 2025 budget calendar and discussing strategic initiative goal setting.

• 2025 Budget Calendar
• 2025 Goal Setting/Strategic Initiative Discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2024-XX. This ordinance proposes a zoning text amendment to permit laundry services within C-1 zoning districts.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-XX (Zoning Text Amendment)
• Approval of June 3, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several items for approval, including street closures and permits for local events. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a sign variance and naming a new park.

• Bids for Downtown Area Park Bid Packages #1 (Multi-Purpose Building) and #2 (Site Improvements)
• MnDOT Contract No. 1055383 for Cannon River View Trail
• Sign variance at 227 Central Avenue
• Naming a park at Division Street Northeast and 1st Avenue Northeast
• Street closures for Run Baby Run and Elks Family Fun Day

The City Council approved construction bids for a multi-purpose building and site improvements for the Downtown Area Park. The council also named a new regional park 'Viaduct Park' and approved plans for the Cannon River View Trail.

• Awarded Downtown Area Park Building bid to RW Carlstrom for $3,867,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded Downtown Area Park Site Improvements bid to BCM Construction for $3,272,272 (unanimous)
• Named the park at Division St NE and 1st Ave NE 'Viaduct Park' (unanimous)
• Approved plans and July 17 bid date for Cannon River View Trail (unanimous)
• Approved sign variance for Books on Central at 227 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-P including street closures and liquor licenses (unanimous)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County HRA will discuss updates and next steps for proposed apartment renovations at 204 Central Avenue. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the potential creation of a dedicated HRA Executive Director position.

• Proposed apartment renovations at 204 Central Avenue
• Potential creation of an HRA Executive Director position
• Healthy Communities Initiative update
• Property reports for Robinwood Manor and PBV Housing -- Scattered Sites

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the list of claims to be paid and filed reports on property and the Healthy Communities Initiative. The board discussed the potential for a dedicated HRA Executive Director position and requested that renovation requests for 204 Central Avenue be brought forward individually for approval.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved list of claims to be paid (unanimous)
• Received and filed program reports (unanimous)
• Received and filed Healthy Communities Initiative update (unanimous)
• Received and filed property reports (unanimous)
• Decided that renovation requests for 204 Central Avenue must be brought forward individually for approval

General

The Library Advisory Board will work with SELCO Executive Director Krista Ross to develop and write a library mission statement. The board is asked to review the library's strategic plan and values in preparation for this meeting.

• Development of the library’s mission statement

General

The Faribault County Charitable Gambling Advisory Board will meet to consider gambling requests from several organizations. The board will also review the gambling financial report.

• Gambling requests for Midwest Community Organization, Jefferson Elementary PTO, Chamber Trust, and Rice County Agriculture Association
• Review of the gambling financial report

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session regarding a bus tour. No other specific items are listed on the agenda for this meeting.

• City Council Bus Tour

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a sign variance application. Other agenda items are procedural and routine.

• Public hearing: Sign variance application for Books on Central at 227 Central Avenue

The Planning Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and recommended approval of a sign variance application for 227 Central Avenue. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of sign variance for 227 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a laundromat in the C-1 zoning district. The agenda also includes routine business and future discussion items.

• Discussion regarding a laundromat in C-1

City Council

The council will consider a second reading of an interim ordinance regarding a study and moratorium on cannabis businesses. Additionally, the body is scheduled to accept bids for the Westwood Drive Reconstruction Improvements.

• Ordinance 2023-20: Interim ordinance for a study and moratorium on cannabis businesses
• Resolution 2024-103: Bids for Westwood Drive Reconstruction Improvements - Contract 2024-03
• County Highway Maintenance Agreement with Rice County for 2024 & 2025
• Resolution 2024-105: Hannah Lips Foundation Grant and budget revision
• Resolution 2024-064: Amended 2022-2024 Non-Union Compensation Plan

The City Council awarded a reconstruction contract for Westwood Drive to BCM Construction, Inc. and extended a moratorium on cannabis businesses until August 1, 2024. The council also approved a wide range of administrative items via a consent agenda.

• Approved $1,867,749 contract for Westwood Drive Reconstruction to BCM Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-20 extending cannabis business moratorium until August 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved 2023-20 summary publication (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-Q, including hiring an accounting technician and a new garbage hauler license (unanimous, with one abstention on liquor and bingo items)
• Approved Rice County Highway Maintenance Agreement for 2024 & 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-105 to accept Hannah Lips Foundation Grant and revise budget (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere Gator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-063 Public Purpose Expenditures and Purchasing Policy (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special closed session. The meeting is scheduled to discuss attorney-client communications and litigation strategy regarding an employment matter.

• Closed session regarding Peter Waldock vs. City of Faribault, Minnesota Department of Human Rights Case No. 75675

The Faribault City Council held a special closed session to discuss confidential attorney-client communications and litigation strategy regarding an employment matter. The meeting was opened and closed unanimously, with no substantive public decisions or votes recorded in the minutes.

• Closed session convened for attorney-client privilege and litigation strategy
• Meeting opened and closed unanimously
• No public actions or votes recorded

General

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to receive an update from the Airport Manager. The board will discuss hangar rent, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and entry gate issues.

• Hangar Rent Review
• CIP Review
• Entry Gate Issues
• Oath of Office

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes of its January 17, 2024 meeting. The rest of the meeting covered updates and discussion items, including a request to review the CIP in May, an oath of office for M. Brown and P. Johnson, a question about hangar vacancy and the waiting list, follow-up on tenants who have not submitted updated Certificates of Insurance, and a possible amendment to the airport trailer storage fee schedule. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of January 17, 2024 meeting (motion carried)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will meet to provide recommendations for the beginning of the budget process. Members will also receive updates on Viaduct Park and Bluebird Playground.

• Budget process recommendations
• Viaduct Park update
• Bluebird Playground update
• Summer tour of Northfield Skate Park

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review bid packages and funding for the Downtown/Viaduct Area Park. Members will also review proposed ordinances regarding alcohol in parks, tree regulations, and cannabis business locations.

• Downtown/Viaduct Area Park bid packages and financing
• Proposed alcohol ordinance in city parks
• Updated tree ordinance
• Cannabis business location review
• Amendments to Public Purpose Expenditure/Purchasing Policy

Planning Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or applications are listed for decision or discussion.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 19 for Twin Oaks Housing. The body will also review the draft TH 60 West Master Plan.

• Resolution 2024-05 regarding Development District No. 1 modification and TIF District No. 19 for Twin Oaks Housing
• Proposed contract for private development and interfund loan for Twin Oaks Housing
• Review of Draft TH 60 West Master Plan

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to review design proposals and discuss general heritage preservation items. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion categories.

• Design reviews
• Citizen comment period

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding an extension of the cannabis business moratorium and the establishment of TIF District No. 19 for the Twin Oaks Housing Subdivision. The body is also considering several infrastructure agreements and personnel hires.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-20 to extend the cannabis business operation moratorium
• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-086 to establish TIF District No. 19 for Twin Oaks Housing Subdivision
• Resolution 2024-091 to accept bids for Airtech 2 street, utility, and stormwater improvements
• Resolution 2024-093 to approve the Twin Oaks Subdivision Development Agreement
• Ordinance 2024-9 second reading to regulate EV charging spaces on private and public properties

The City Council approved the creation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 19 to support 22 single-family residential lots. The council also extended a moratorium on cannabis businesses and approved a contract for street and utility improvements.

• Established TIF District No. 19 for Twin Oaks Housing Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-20 extending cannabis business moratorium to August 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Awarded $809,816 contract for Airtech 2 Street, Utility and Stormwater Improvements to ICON, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for building addition at 3040 Hwy 60 W (unanimous)
• Approved new on-sale intoxicating Sunday liquor license for J-Mo's Bowl LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment to regulate EV charging spaces (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-S, including garbage hauler licenses and staff hiring (unanimous)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will discuss the FY2024 operating budget and a loan agreement with Faribo Downtown Central LLC. The body will also review reports on Robinwood Manor and the Healthy Communities Initiative.

• Resolution 2024-08: FY2024 Operating Budget
• Resolution 2024-07: Loan agreement and Phase 1 funding closeout for Faribo Downtown Central LLC
• Resolution 2024-06: Payment to HCI for Mobile Home Coordinator Services
• Property reports for Robinwood Manor and Project Based Voucher Housing

General

The Library Advisory Board is meeting to elect officers and swear in a new member. The board will discuss the 2025 budget and proposed changes to the Circulation Policy. Members will also consider a request for long-term meeting room use by the State District 19 DFL Steering Committee.

• Purchase of 12-month CD with SELCO Foundation funds
• Review of proposed changes to the Circulation Policy
• Discussion of 2025 Budget
• Meeting room request from State District 19 DFL Steering Committee
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the development agreement for the Twin Oaks Subdivision. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Twin Oaks Subdivision Development Agreement

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss specific land use and business items. The body will review laundry services in C-1 Zoning and a proposal for MightyFine! Coffee.

• Laundry services in C-1 Zoning
• MightyFine! Coffee at 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or proposals are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council is conducting a work session to discuss disaster preparation, economic development funding, and cannabis regulation. The session includes a review of community and employee survey pricing and timelines.

• Disaster and crisis response planning and communications
• Economic development training via Next Move Group
• Funding for Community and Economic Development
• Polco National Community Survey (NCS) and National Employee Survey (NES) pricing
• Cannabis regulation legislation and local controls

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting to consider strategies and offers for the property at 1324 Prairie Avenue. The meeting includes a closed session to review confidential appraisal information and an open session for general discussion and resolutions.

• Purchase or sale strategies for 1324 Prairie Avenue (PID No.: 18.01.4.26.027)
• Review of confidential appraisal information for 1324 Prairie Avenue
• Discussion of property management for 1324 Prairie Avenue

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will receive presentations regarding the Makers' Market and Farmers' Market. Members will review the annual report and discuss a summer tour of skate parks in Faribault or Northfield.

• Presentations on Makers' Market and Farmers' Market
• Update on Viaduct Park
• Review of Annual Report
• Discussion on summer tour of Faribault or Northfield Skate Park

General

The Elderly Housing Corporation of the City of Faribault will hold a special meeting to discuss the purchase or sale of the property at 1324 Prairie Avenue. The meeting includes a closed session to review appraisal information and develop offers, followed by an open session for general discussion and resolutions.

• Closed session regarding purchase/sale strategies for 1324 Prairie Avenue (PID 18.01.4.26.027)
• Review of confidential appraisal information for 1324 Prairie Avenue
• Open session discussion on property management and negotiations

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning amendments, including regulations for EV charging spaces and a map amendment for 15 3rd Ave SW. The body is also discussing plans for the 2024 Westwood Drive Reconstruction Improvements and a conditional use permit for 3040 Hwy 60 W.

• Ordinance 2024-9: Zoning Text Amendment for EVSE and Charging Spaces
• Resolution 2024-085: Plans and bid date for 2024 Westwood Drive Reconstruction Improvements
• Resolution 2024-088: Conditional Use Permit for development at 3040 Hwy 60 W
• Ordinance 2024-4: Zoning Map Amendment for 15 3rd Ave SW
• CIP Purchase: Pickup for Parks Department

The City Council unanimously approved plans for the 2024 Westwood Drive reconstruction project, estimated at $2,559,755.00, with bidding scheduled for May 21, 2024. The Council also passed a zoning map amendment for 15 3rd Ave SW by a 6-2 vote, changing the land use from Public Institutional to Highway Commercial. Additionally, the Council authorized a deferred loan application for affordable housing units and gave first reading approval to new regulations for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Approved plans and bid date for Westwood Drive reconstruction ($2,559,755.00 est.)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 15 3rd Ave SW (6-2 vote)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-9 for EV charging regulations (7-0 vote)
• Authorized application for Workforce Housing Deferred Loan for Community Action Center
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-P, including engineering services and easements
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 3040 Hwy 60 W (unanimous)

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct routine business. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to review loan requests and staffing. The body will discuss forgivable loans for two local entities and address outstanding legal fees for approved projects.

• EDIF Forgivable Loan for Forest to Fork
• EDIF Forgivable Loan and Revolving Fund Loan for Faribault Mill
• Outstanding legal fees for EDA-approved projects
• Community and Economic Development staffing

The Economic Development Authority approved a forgivable loan for F2F, Inc. (Forest to Fork). The board also discussed loan options for Faribault Mill and the handling of outstanding legal fees for downtown projects.

• Approved Economic Development Incentive Fund Loan for F2F, Inc. (6-1)
• Approved March 21, 2024, and February 28, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Monthly Loan Status, Permit Activity, and Budget Status reports (7-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to elect officers and review design certificates. The body is deciding on a sign plan for a business on Central Avenue and discussing an amendment for another property.

• Resolution #HPC-2024-004: Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Plan for Books ON Central at 227 Central Avenue
• Resolution HPC-2024-003: Amendment to the Certificate of Appropriateness for Darrell Jensen at 216-218 Central Ave

The commission denied two initial applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 216-218 Central Avenue and approved a third amended application. The approved plan requires a border expansion to cover exposed CMU on the facade, with a completion deadline of August 31, 2024.

• Denied Application 1 for 216-218 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied Application 2 for 216-218 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Application 3 as amended for 216-218 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Required border expansion to cover all exposed CMU from street view (unanimous)
• Prohibited painting of the CMU (unanimous)
• Set completion deadline for work to August 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Denied Resolution 2024-01 (unanimous)

Airport Board

The April 17, 2024, meeting of the Airport Advisory Board was cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review applications for boards and commissions. The council will also receive an update on the CSAH 9 - I35 interchange study.

• Review of applications for boards and commissions
• CSAH 9 - I35 Interchange Study update

City Council

The Council will consider zoning map amendments for 3rd Ave SW and 14th Street NW. Discussions also include signal improvements and updates to ordinances regarding peddlers and solicitors. Several service quotes and grant acceptances are also on the agenda.

• Zoning map amendment for 15 3rd Ave SW
• Zoning map amendment for properties on 14th Street NW
• Plans for Airtech 2 Street utility and stormwater improvements
• MnDOT signal improvement project plans
• Ordinance amending rules for peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants

The City Council approved a first reading of Ordinance 2024-4 to rezone 15 3rd Ave SW from Public-Institutional to Highway Commercial, overriding a Planning Commission recommendation for Neighborhood Commercial. The Council also denied Ordinance 2024-8, which would have allowed mobile food units to operate for more than 21 days annually at one location. Additionally, the Council approved plans for an $1.4 million street improvement project on Airtech Court and accepted bids for city-wide concrete work.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-4 rezoning 15 3rd Ave SW to C-2 Highway Commercial (4-2)
• Denied Ordinance 2024-8 amending peddler/solicitor rules for mobile food units (6-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2024-7 rezoning properties on 14th Street NW to R-2 Low-Density Residential (6-0)
• Approved plans and bid date for Airtech Court utility/stormwater improvements estimated at $1.4M
• Approved plans for MnDOT signal improvements at TH 60/Western Ave, TH 60/3rd St NE, and TH 21/7th St NW
• Accepted bid from Healy Construction for $87,512.50 for 2024 Miscellaneous Concrete Work
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-T including library door replacement, park use permits, and liquor license agreements

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HRA will discuss providing financial assistance to retain a major employer and headquarters in Faribault. The board will also consider direction regarding Phase 1 closeout and Phase 2 funding for Faribo Downtown Central.

• Financial assistance discussion for a major employer in Faribault
• Funding direction for Faribo Downtown Central Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Resolution 2024-03 regarding authorized account signatories
• Property reports for Robinwood Manor and PBV Scattered Site Housing

General

The Library Advisory Board will hold elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. The board is also scheduled to review proposed changes to the Circulation Policy. Additionally, the meeting includes reports from SELCO and the Teen Advisory Board.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of proposed changes to Circulation Policy
• Presentation of 2023 Library Annual Report for the City of Faribault
• SELCO Foundation and Board reports

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting to review confidential appraisal data for a specific site. Members plan to consider offers or counteroffers and decide whether to purchase or sell the location. A closed session will cover negotiations before any open discussion on property management.

• Closed session to review confidential appraisal information for 1324 Prairie Avenue (PID: 18.01.4.26.027)
• Consideration of offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of the site
• Discussion on property management and potential transaction strategies

City Council

The City Council will discuss a professional services proposal regarding the redesign of the Downtown Park Building. This is the only discussion item listed on the agenda.

• Professional services proposal for Downtown Park Building Redesign

The City Council approved a professional services proposal for redesigning the Downtown Park building, removing the ice refrigeration equipment room to try to lower project costs. The skating feature was previously delayed for future discussion. Revised drawings are estimated by April 19, 2024, after which updated scope and costs will return to the Council, likely in late April or early May. The meeting then adjourned; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Professional Services Proposal for Downtown Park Building Redesign (motion by Thiele, seconded by Ross; no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Ross, seconded by van Sluis; carried unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2023 Annual Report and review the Mobile Food Unit Ordinance.

• Review of Mobile Food Unit Ordinance
• Presentation of the 2023 Annual Report

Planning Commission

The agenda contains only standard procedural items and routine business. No specific projects, public hearings, or discussions are detailed in this document.

City Council

The City Council will consider zoning amendments for 15 3rd Avenue SW and properties on 14th Street NW. The agenda also includes a public hearing for Westwood Drive reconstruction and accepting bids for street and trail improvements.

• Rezoning 15 3rd Avenue SW to C-2 Highway Commercial District
• Public hearing for 2024 Westwood Drive Reconstruction Improvements
• Bids for 2024 Street Overlay and Sidewalk Improvements
• Bids for 2024 Miscellaneous Trail Improvements
• Donation of surplus firefighter gear to Riverland College

The City Council approved the 2024 Westwood Drive reconstruction project using Option 3, which excludes new sidewalks, following public opposition from residents. The Council also accepted bids for street overlay and trail improvement projects, awarding both to Crane Creek Asphalt. Additionally, the Council approved a land use change for 15 3rd Ave SW but tabled the specific zoning ordinance to a future meeting.

• Approved Westwood Drive reconstruction using Option 3 (no sidewalks) (4-2)
• Approved bids for 2024 Street Overlay and Sidewalk Improvements to Crane Creek Asphalt ($1,191,196.82) (6-0)
• Approved bids for 2024 Miscellaneous Trail Improvements to Crane Creek Asphalt ($449,971.60) (6-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 15 3rd Ave SW land use change (6-0)
• Tabled Zoning Map Amendment for 15 3rd Ave SW to next meeting (5-1)
• Approved First Reading of Zoning Map Amendment for 14th Street NW properties (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including liquor licenses, encroachment agreements, and fire gear donation (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority elected its Chair and Vice Chair and approved the existing Enabling Resolution. The board discussed several local business projects and a loan request from Faribault Mill, though no action was taken on the loan.

• Approved January 18, 2024 minutes
• Approved Monthly Loan Status, Permit Activity, and Budget Status reports
• Elected Rod Gramse as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected A.J. Smith as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved existing Enabling Resolution (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Faribault County Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and receive an update from the Airport Manager. The agenda also includes an oath of office.

• Airport Manager Update
• Oath of Office

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Faribault County Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, conduct design reviews, and discuss the Relevancy Project. The agenda lists standard procedural steps with no specific votes or contracts scheduled for this session.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Citizen comment period on heritage preservation
• Design reviews for local properties
• Discussion of the Relevancy Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several applications for land use and zoning changes. These include requests regarding C&S Vending Company and property rezonings in Faribault.

• Rezoning 15 3rd Avenue SW to Highway Commercial District (C-2)
• Expansion of C&S Vending Company at 1919 2nd Street NW
• RSA Properties LLC Subdivision No. 2 plat approvals and easement vacation
• Rezoning 14th Street NW from Heavy Industrial to Low-Density Residential

The commission recommended several rezoning requests and plat approvals for City Council action. One variance request for a building setback was tabled to allow for negotiations with a neighbor. The commission also denied a request for C-2 zoning in favor of a C-1 recommendation.

• Approved comprehensive plan change to commercial at 15 3rd Avenue SW (3-1)
• Denied C-2 rezoning at 15 3rd Avenue SW; recommended C-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of comprehensive plan amendment and I-1 rezoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of easement vacation and plats for RSA Properties LLC Subdivision No. 2 (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for RSAJC&S Vending/Sun Companies building setback (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of properties on north side of 14th Street NW to R-2 (unanimous)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will discuss a flat monthly fee for maintenance and related services from Advanced Facilities, LLC. The meeting also includes the call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Discussion regarding payment of a flat monthly fee for Advanced Facilities, LLC maintenance and related services

City Council

The City Council will consider a conditional use permit for a drive-through restaurant at the Faribo West Mall parking lot. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding utility improvements and trail inspections.

• Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant at 190 Western Avenue N
• Engineering proposal for 2024 Water and Sewer Utility Improvements
• July 4th Fireworks contract from RESPyro
• Water Tower Lease Agreement with Northfield WiFi
• MnDOT Limited Use Permit for Northern Link Trail

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a 544-square-foot drive-through restaurant at 190 Western Avenue North. The council also approved a wide range of administrative items via the consent agenda, including a fireworks contract and utility improvement proposals.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for drive-through restaurant at 190 Western Avenue N
• Approved July 4th fireworks proposal and contract from RESPyro
• Approved water tower lease agreement with Northfield WiFi
• Approved professional engineering proposal for 2024 Water and Sewer Utility Improvements
• Approved professional engineering proposal for Straight River Trail - Deer Bridge inspection
• Approved Resolution 2024-053 to accept donation to the Police Department
• Approved Resolution 2024-056 for Northern Link Trail Limited Use Permit with MnDOT
• Approved Resolution 2024-057 declaring old firefighter helmets as surplus

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will discuss a proposal from Three Rivers Community Action to obtain Federal Home Bank funding for Robinwood Manor. The meeting also includes property reports for Robinwood Manor and PBV Housing, as well as an update on the Healthy Communities Initiative.

• Proposal for Three Rivers Community Action to seek Federal Home Bank funding
• Healthy Communities Initiative update
• Robinwood Manor and PBV Housing property reports
• Maintenance van update

General

The board will review reports from the Director, the Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO. Members will also vote to approve the 2023 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report and discuss possible changes to Chapter 13 Article II of the Faribault City Code.

• Approval of 2023 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report
• Discussion of possible changes to Faribault City Code Chapter 13 Article II
• SELCO Foundation and Board reports
• Teen Advisory Board report

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness and review completed work at 216-218 Central Avenue.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 216-218 Central Avenue
• Review of work completed at 216-218 Central Avenue

City Council

This work session includes discussions on the 2023 investment report and public safety aid spending plans. The council will also review updates regarding homeless encampment cleanup and downtown park improvements.

• 2023 Investment Report
• Public Safety Aid Spending Plan and Budget Update
• Homeless Encampment Cleanup Update
• Downtown (Viaduct Area) Park contract and improvements discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit. The body will also discuss updates to the commission's by-laws.

• Public hearing for CUP for drive-through restaurant at 190 Western Avenue NW - Sonnek
• Planning Commission By-Laws Update

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent agenda items including staff hiring and budget revisions. Discussion items include plans for 2024 street overlays and miscellaneous trail improvements.

• 2024 Westwood Drive Reconstruction Improvements - Contract 2024-03
• Permanent Trail Easement with Rice County for Cannon River View Trail
• 2024 Street Overlays and Sidewalk Improvements - Contract 2024-02
• 2024 Miscellaneous Trail Improvements - Contract 2023-10
• Special assessments for delinquent water, sewer, storm water, and miscellaneous accounts

The City Council approved plans and bid dates for street overlays and miscellaneous trail improvements. The Council also authorized letters of support for daycare funding and approved several administrative items via a consent agenda.

• Approved plans and March 20 bid date for 2024 Street Overlays and Sidewalk Improvements estimated at $1,621,380.00 (unanimous)
• Approved plans and March 20 bid date for 2024 Miscellaneous Trail Improvements estimated at $669,095.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-044 to support Faribault Cares' request for Congressionally Directed Spending Funds for daycare (unanimous)
• Approved City Administrator employment agreement with Jessica Kinser (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-050 for 2023 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-051 revising the 2024 adopted budget for encumbrances (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of paid on-call firefighters and a Building Inspector II (unanimous)
• Approved permanent trail easement with Rice County for Cannon River View Trail (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council, Economic Development Authority (EDA), and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) are holding a joint meeting. The body will conduct a public hearing and discuss loan agreements regarding business subsidies for Faribo Downtown Central LLC.

• Public hearing regarding Faribo Downtown Central LLC Business Subsidies
• Resolution 2024-052: Special Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Agreement with Faribo Downtown Central
• Resolution 2024-03: Special Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Agreement with Faribo Downtown Central LLC
• Resolution 2024-02: Loan Agreement with Faribo Downtown Central and closeout of Phase 1 Funding Assistance

The City Council and Economic Development Authority approved a $500,000 Special Commercial Rehabilitation Loan for Faribo Downtown Central to support downtown revitalization. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority denied a proposed loan agreement and phase 1 closeout for the same entity.

• Approved $500,000 Special Commercial Rehabilitation Loan for Faribo Downtown Central (6-1)
• Approved Special Commercial Rehabilitation Loan and Loan Agreement for Faribo Downtown Central (unanimous, 1 recusal)
• Denied Loan Agreement and Phase 1 Funding Assistance closeout for Faribo Downtown Central (2-2)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to elect officers and review scholarship programs. The board will also receive a presentation on BMX and updates on Viaduct Park and a playground for a Rice County housing development.

• Review and approval of scholarship programs
• Presentation on BMX
• Update on Viaduct Park
• Playground for new park at Rice County Housing Development

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Commission is meeting to conduct organizational business for the year. The body will elect its 2024 officers and discuss its work plan and member resources.

• Election of 2024 Environmental Commission Officers
• Discussion of 2024 Environmental Commission Work Plan
• Wyland Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation postponed for 2024

The Environmental Commission elected Teresa DeMars as chair and Debie Graham as vice chair, both unanimously. It voted 5-0 to make three programs its 2024 work plan: adopt a drain, promote pollinators, and promote energy audits. The Partners for Pollinators group asked the commission for help with a pollinator garden map, information on tree replacement after ash tree loss, and more native plantings in Faribault; a commissioner suggested the commission adopt a resolution, but no action was recorded. Director David Wanberg announced that Mathias Hughey resigned and that no meeting will be held next month due to limited staff.

• Elected Teresa DeMars as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Debie Graham as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 work plan of adopt a drain, promote pollinators, and promote energy audits (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
• No action recorded on Partners for Pollinators requests; resolution only suggested

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission will elect its 2024 officers and review the Heritage Preservation By-Laws. Discussion items include a certificate of appropriateness for 216-218 Central Avenue and a proposed revision to the Heritage Preservation District boundaries.

• Election of 2024 Commission Officers
• Review of Heritage Preservation By-Laws
• Certificate of Appropriateness review for 216-218 Central Avenue
• Draft Resolution HPC-2024-002: Proposal to revise district boundaries
• Relevancy Project discussion

The commission elected Samuel Temple as Chair and Cori Weems as Vice Chair for 2024. The board approved grammatical changes to its bylaws and rescheduled the June 19 meeting to June 20. Several design and boundary reviews were continued to future meetings.

• Elected Samuel Temple as Chair for 2024 (unanimous)
• Elected Cori Weems as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved grammatical changes to Heritage Preservation By-Laws (unanimous)
• Rescheduled June 19, 2024 meeting to June 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for March 7 at 6:00 p.m. regarding 216-218 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on Heritage Preservation District Boundaries to March meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Relevancy Project discussion to next regular meeting (unanimous)

General

The Charitable Gambling Advisory Board is meeting to appoint leadership and review a funding request for the Faribault Art Center. The board will also evaluate responses to the 2024 Firework RFP to select a vendor.

• Funding request review for Faribault Art Center dba Paradise Center for the Arts
• Selection of a vendor for the 2024 Firework RFP
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss bids and funding options for the Downtown (Viaduct Area) Park. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Review of Downtown (Viaduct Area) Park bids and funding considerations

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will review rules for electric vehicle supply equipment and potential changes to apartment sizes and ground-floor placement in the CBD Zoning area.

• Unified Development Ordinance text amendment for electric vehicle supply equipment installation
• Discussion on allowing ground-floor apartments in CBD Zoning
• Discussion on deregulating apartment sizes in downtown Faribault

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a drive-through restaurant. The body will also elect commission officers.

• Public hearing for a drive-through restaurant at 190 Western Avenue in the C-3 Community Commercial Zoning District
• Election of Planning Commission Officers

The Planning Commission elected its officers for the term. A public hearing regarding a drive-through restaurant at 190 Western Avenue was rescheduled to March 4, 2024.

• Elected Samuel Temple as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Chuck Ackman as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Rescheduled drive-through restaurant CUP hearing at 190 Western Avenue to March 4, 2024
• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct interviews with four finalists for the City Administrator position. Following the interviews, the Council will discuss the selection of a new administrator.

• Interviews with Craig Clark, Jessica Kinser, Matt Skaret, and Kevin Bushard
• Discussion regarding the selection of a new City Administrator

The City Council interviewed four finalists for City Administrator: Craig Clark, Jessica Kinser, Matt Skaret and Kevin Bushard. After reviewing public and staff feedback, councilors named their first and second choices; Jessica Kinser received the most first-choice selections. The council voted unanimously to offer her the position and negotiate employment terms. City Administrator Tim Murray will work with Liza Donabauer on the agreement, with the Labor Negotiation Committee consulted if issues arise.

• Offered Faribault City Administrator position to Jessica Kinser and authorized negotiating employment terms (unanimous)
• Directed City Administrator Tim Murray to negotiate the employment agreement with Liza Donabauer, consulting the Labor Negotiation Committee if issues arise
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to elect officers and review its enabling resolution. The body will also hold a preliminary discussion regarding a loan request for Faribault Mill.

• Preliminary discussion of Faribault Mill loan request
• Election of officers
• Annual review of enabling resolution
• Review of monthly loan status, permit activity, and budget reports

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding plans and specifications for City Contract 2024-02. The body will also consider a resolution opposing the new State of Minnesota flag and seal and a second reading of an ordinance to vacate easements near 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place.

• Public hearing for 2024 Street Overlay and Sidewalk Improvements (City Contract 2024-02)
• Preliminary Development Agreement for Lot 1, Block 2 of RIVERCHASE ADDITION
• Resolution 2024-034 to approve hiring a police officer
• Resolution 2024-022 to accept a Board of Water and Soil Resources Grant
• Ordinance 2024-3 to vacate easements near 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place

The City Council ordered improvements for the 2024 Street Overlay and Sidewalk project involving multiple city streets. The Council also passed a resolution opposing the new Minnesota state flag and seal and vacated easements near 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place.

• Approved $1,534,200 for 2024 Street Overlay and Sidewalk Improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing the new State of Minnesota flag and seal (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-3 to vacate easements near 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-M, including hiring a police officer and a River Bend Nature Center lease (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-032 for Mental Health Walk street closures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-022 to accept Board of Water and Soil Resources Grant (unanimous)

General

The Library Advisory Board will meet to consider an agreement to participate in the SELCO Integrated Library System. The board will also hold a discussion on library values and review the 2023 Strategic Plan report.

• Agreement to participate in the SELCO Integrated Library System
• Discussion on Library Values
• 2023 Strategic Plan Report
• SELCO Foundation and Board reports

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet to elect officers and review program reports. The body will discuss a resolution to transfer funds for shelter vouchers and review single-family housing rehabilitation policies.

• Resolution 2024-01: Transfer of $1,000 to Community Action Center for Emergency Shelter Voucher Program
• Review of Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Policies
• Oath of office for Eric Delgado
• Reports on Robinwood Manor and Project Based Voucher Program

The Faribault Housing & Redevelopment Authority re-elected Loni Ahlers as Chair and elected Travis McColley as Vice Chair, both unanimously. It approved Resolution 2024-01 transferring $1,000 to Community Action Center to administer the HRA's Emergency Shelter Voucher Program. In discussion, the board decided to raise the Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program loan amount to $20,000 on a first-come, first-served basis, continuing as a deferred loan. The board also received program and property reports and discussed a possible $3,000,000 grant application to acquire Robinwood Manor, with a capital needs assessment to be brought back in March.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Elected Loni Ahlers as Chair for another term (unanimous)
• Elected Travis McColley as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-01 transferring $1,000 to Community Action Center for the Emergency Shelter Voucher Program (passed)
• Received and filed the Healthy Communities Initiative monthly update (unanimous)
• Received and filed property reports, with Healy Construction costs to come from the Robinwood Operating Account instead of the Public Housing Operating Account; requested more details on the Advanced Facilities billing statement (unanimous)
• Decided to raise the Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program loan amount to $20,000, first-come first-served, continuing as a deferred loan
• Adjourned at 7:35 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss specific properties identified by Parcel IDs 18.31.1.26.051 and 18.31.1.26.052. The council intends to consider strategies, offers, or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of these properties and review confidential appraisal information.

• Closed session regarding Parcel IDs 18.31.1.26.051 and 18.31.1.26.052
• Discussion of property purchase or sale strategies and offers
• Review of confidential appraisal information

The City Council entered a closed session to discuss strategies and appraisal information for two specific properties. No public decisions or votes on the properties were recorded before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss Parcel ID Nos. 18.31.26.051 and 18.31.1.26.052 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reopen the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several community projects and agreements. The body is reviewing a proposal for emergency and affordable housing and a lease for the River Bend Nature Center.

• Draft proposal from Community Action Center for emergency and affordable housing at 21 and 29 1st Street NW
• River Bend Nature Center Lease and Operating Agreement
• Oak Ridge Cemetery request
• USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Grant update

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission are meeting for a work session to discuss infrastructure updates and planning boundaries. The session focuses on project updates and the 2024 work plan.

• CSAH 9 - I 35 Interchange Project update
• TH 60 West Master Plan update
• Heritage Preservation District Boundaries update
• Planning Commission 2024 Work Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the schedule and topics for its 2024 meetings. No specific public hearings or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2024 Planning Commission Meetings and Topics

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to organize its internal leadership and operations for the year. The body will discuss officer elections, by-law updates, and the 2024 workplan.

• Election of 2024 Planning Commission Officers
• Review and approval of Planning Commission By-Laws updates
• Review and approval of 2024 Workplan

Parks and Recreation Board

The board is meeting to review updates on the Community Center, Viaduct Park, and the River Bend Agreement. Members will also consider a request for a skate park and the Great River Greening Ash Tree Removal Program.

• Request for a Skate Park
• Great River Greening - Ash Tree Removal Program
• Community Center Update
• Viaduct Park Update
• Playground for Twin Oaks Park at Rice County Housing Development

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review a proposal for the adaptive reuse of the Divine Mercy Catholic School located at 15 3rd Avenue SW. This item is scheduled for discussion during the work session.

• Proposed adaptive reuse of Divine Mercy Catholic School at 15 3rd Avenue SW

City Council

The City Council is discussing the repeal of Planned Unit Development ordinances for River Ridge and the vacation of right-of-way and easements near 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for multi-family housing at 18 2nd Street NE.

• Ordinance 2024-1: Repeal PUD Ordinances for River Ridge, River Ridge 2nd Addition, and River Ridge 3rd Addition
• Ordinance 2024-2: Vacate portion of right-of-way at 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place
• Ordinance 2024-3: Vacate easements near 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place
• Resolution 2024-023: Conditional Use Permit for multi-family at 18 2nd Street NE
• Resolution 2024-016: Appointment of Election Judges for 2024 Presidential Primary

The Faribault City Council approved the second readings of two ordinances repealing the River Ridge planned unit development ordinances and vacating part of the right-of-way at 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place, both on 7-0 votes. It also approved the first reading of Ordinance 2024-3 vacating drainage and utility easements near that intersection, 7-0. A conditional use permit for multi-family housing in a Central Business District at 18 2nd Street NE was approved 6-1, with Councilor Ross voting no. The consent agenda, including several 2024 license approvals and hirings, passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-1 repealing River Ridge PUD ordinances (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-2 vacating right-of-way at 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-3 vacating easements near 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place, first reading (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for multi-family at 18 2nd Street NE (6-1, Ross nay)
• Approved consent agenda items A-R, including 2024 election judges, massage therapist, salvage dealer and vehicle-for-hire licenses, and several hirings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 9 and January 16, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved summary publication of Ordinances 2024-1 and 2024-2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:17 p.m. (unanimous)

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Commission is meeting to coordinate environmental efforts and develop its work plan for 2024. The body will also discuss an RSDP project opportunity.

• Coordinating environmental efforts
• 2024 Work Plan Development
• RSDP Project Opportunity

The Environmental Commission approved its prior meeting minutes 4/0 and agreed to build a list of outside organizations for commissioner collaboration, sending a letter or memo of support, with each commissioner taking on two boards (final vote 5/0 after one commissioner changed her vote). For its 2024 work plan, commissioners chose to focus on adopting a drain program, energy action plan outreach, energy efficiency tool library support/training (the City received a $3,000 grant for tools), and preparing a resolution on removing parking minimums. For the Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (RSDP) project opportunity, they decided to focus on water quality and the adopt-a-drain program, with project ideas due February 14th. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. by unanimous motion.

• Approved prior meeting minutes as presented (4/0)
• Approved creating a list of potential partner organizations and sending a letter/memo offering support, with each commissioner taking on two boards (5/0 after one commissioner changed her vote)
• Selected 2024 work plan focus areas: adopt a drain program, energy action plan outreach, energy efficiency tool library support/training, and a resolution on removing parking minimums
• Chose water quality and adopt-a-drain as the focus for the RSDP project opportunity; project ideas due February 14th
• Adjourned at 7:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider resolutions regarding the closeout of Phase 1 and the release of Phase 2 funding for Faribo Downtown Central LLC. The body will also hold a preliminary discussion on the 2024/25 work plan and budget.

• Resolution 2024-01: Closeout Phase 1 Downtown Revitalization Program Funding for Faribo Downtown Central LLC
• Resolution 2024-02: Release of Phase 2 Downtown Revitalization Program Funding for Faribo Downtown Central LLC
• Preliminary discussion of 2024/25 EDA Work Plan and Budget

The Faribault Economic Development Authority approved two resolutions tied to the Downtown Revitalization Program for Faribo Downtown Central LLC: Resolution 2024-01 to close out Phase 1 funding and Resolution 2024-02 to release Phase 2 funding. Both passed unanimously. The board also received and filed routine reports (loan status, permit activity, budget) and held a preliminary discussion of the 2024/25 EDA work plan and budget, with no decisions made on the work plan. Project updates were given verbally only.

• Approved Resolution 2024-01 to close out Phase 1 of Downtown Revitalization Program funding for Faribo Downtown Central LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 to release Phase 2 Downtown Revitalization Program funding for Faribo Downtown Central LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed monthly loan status, permit activity, and budget status reports (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:15 a.m. (unanimous)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness and completed work for 216-218 Central Avenue. The body will also discuss a boundary proposal and a relevancy project.

• Design review and Certificate of Appropriateness for 216-218 Central Avenue
• Discussion of Boundary Proposal
• Discussion of Relevancy Project

The Heritage Preservation Commission voted unanimously to table a submission to amend the Certificate of Appropriateness for 216-218 Central Avenue, after discussion about sign board size and possible remedies. The commission also voted unanimously to retain the original local heritage district boundaries, following discussion of a boundary proposal. The relevancy project was not discussed and will be reviewed at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled submission to amend Certificate of Appropriateness for 216-218 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Retained original local heritage district boundaries (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to review an update from the Airport Manager. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Airport Manager Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit and the vacation of easements. These items concern development and infrastructure in the city of Faribault.

• Conditional Use Permit for multi-family housing in CBD Zoning at 18 2nd Street NE
• Application to vacate drainage and utility easements at 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place for Viaduct Park

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for multi-family housing in the Central Business District at 18 2nd St NE. It also unanimously recommended vacating drainage and utility easements at 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place for the City of Faribault Viaduct Park project. Both items were public hearings with no one from the public present. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and staff updates.

• Recommended approval of a conditional use permit for multi-family in the Central Business District at 18 2nd St NE (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to vacate drainage and utility easements at 2nd St NE and Heritage Place (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a residential development proposal and board appointments. Members will also review council procedures and a potential position regarding the Minnesota State Flag and Seal.

• Proposal for 55+ Multi-Family Residential at 105 Riverchase Court
• Citizen Board and Commission Appointments
• Review of City Council Rules and Procedures
• Discussion on position opposing the new Minnesota State Flag and Seal

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the recruitment of a City Administrator. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding City Administrator recruitment

The City Council reviewed candidates for the City Administrator position and voted to invite four individuals for interviews. The Council established a schedule for February 20, 2024, including a public open house and staff interviews.

• Approved offering interviews to Candidate 1, Candidate 6, Candidate 7, and Candidate 9 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss land use approvals for the Twin Oaks and River Ridge subdivisions, including plat approvals and ordinance repeals. The body is also reviewing a feasibility report for 2024 street overlay and sidewalk improvements. Other items include personnel hiring and various administrative resolutions.

• Twin Oaks Subdivision: Variances for cul-de-sac length and lot numbers, and preliminary/final plats
• River Ridge: Repeal of PUD Overlay Ordinances and preliminary/final plats for 4th Addition
• Downtown (Viaduct Area) Park Improvements: Order improvements and establish bid date
• 2024 Street Overlay & Sidewalk Improvements (Contract 2024-02): Feasibility report and public hearing establishment
• Hiring of a Police Officer and a Receptionist

The City Council unanimously approved a $9.7 million project to build a downtown park with a skate loop and splash pad, setting a bid date for February 14, 2024. They also approved variances and plats for the Twin Oaks Subdivision, which will provide 22 affordable single-family homes. Additionally, the Council repealed River Ridge PUD ordinances and vacated part of a right-of-way to facilitate the new park development.

• Approved Resolution 2024-013 for Downtown Park improvements ($9.7M est.)
• Approved variances for Twin Oaks Subdivision cul-de-sac length and lot count
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Twin Oaks Subdivision
• Approved repeal of River Ridge PUD ordinances (6-0 vote)
• Approved vacating part of right-of-way at 2nd Street NE (6-0 vote)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for River Ridge 4th Addition
• Approved hiring of a Receptionist and Police Officers (Consent Agenda)
• Approved designation of Official Newspaper and Purchasing Authority (Consent Agenda)

General

The Library Advisory Board is meeting to review reports from the Director, Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO. The board will also hold a discussion on library values and review the 2023 Strategic Plan Report.

• Library Values Discussion
• 2023 Strategic Plan Report
• SELCO Foundation and Board reports

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve minutes and review claims for release. The body will discuss updates regarding the Healthy Community Initiative and reports on specific housing properties.

• Healthy Community Initiative December updates
• Robinwood Manor property report
• Public Housing Project Based Voucher Program report
• Scattered Site City Rental report

General

The Elderly Housing Corporation is meeting to elect officers and review the FY2022 audited financial statement. The body will also hold a preliminary discussion regarding the management and ownership of Robinwood.

• Election of officers
• Review of FY2022 Audited Financial Statement
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Preliminary discussion of Robinwood management and ownership
• Planning for Robinwood Tenants annual dinner

City Council

The City Council will conduct an annual planning session to establish the 2024 meeting calendar and make administrative appointments. The body will also discuss updates and funding for the Downtown (Viaduct Area) Park.

• Review of Preliminary 2024 Meeting Calendar
• City Administrator purchasing and contracting limit
• Appointment of Deputy City Administrator
• Designation of Vice Mayor
• Downtown (Viaduct Area) Park update and funding

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Twin Oaks Subdivision and the River Ridge Fourth Addition. The body will consider plat applications, variances, and ordinances related to these developments.

• Twin Oaks Subdivision: Variances for cul-de-sac length and number of lots
• Twin Oaks Subdivision: Preliminary and final plat applications near Ames Trail and 1st Avenue NW
• River Ridge Fourth Addition/Viaduct Park: Preliminary and final plats
• River Ridge Addition: Repeal of associated Planned Unit Development Ordinances
• Vacation of right-of-way at 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place

The commission recommended approval for variances and plats for the Twin Oaks Subdivision and several requests for the River Ridge Fourth Addition/Viaduct Park. The Twin Oaks project will provide income-restricted single-family homes.

• Recommended approval of variances for 22 lots and a 775-foot cul-de-sac at Twin Oaks Subdivision (4-1-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary and final plat for Twin Oaks Subdivision (4-1-0)
• Recommended approval to repeal River Ridge Planned Unit Development ordinances (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to vacate part of the right-of-way at 2nd Street NE and Heritage Place (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary and final plats for River Ridge Fourth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)