Waite Park public meetings in 2025

City Council Agendas

The council will first approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, a fire department pension increase, a hotel license renewal, a building inspections contract, updated salary schedules, write‑offs, and an IT specialist appointment. A public hearing will be held on the proposed Appendix B fee schedule. The council will then adopt the final 2026 budget and levy. Additional items include an updated plat for the Metro Bus Western Transit Center, a vactor truck purchase, hiring a warming‑house attendant, and roof modifications to the council chambers.

• Approve Fire Department pension increase
• Approve Siya Hospitality Hotel license renewal
• Approve Building Inspections contract
• Public hearing – Appendix B fee schedule
• Adopt 2026 final budget and levy

The Waite Park City Council unanimously adopted the 2026 General Fund Budget of $14,191,506 and the Special Fund Budgets, and approved the 2026 tax levy of $12,843,200. It also approved a $650,000 Vactor truck purchase, a $172,000 roof and dormer removal for the council chambers, and the appointment of fire captains. Additional actions included approving gambling donations, selecting St. Cloud Live as the official newspaper, and authorizing hiring for a warming‑house attendant.

• Adopt 2026 General and Special Fund Budgets (unanimous)
• Adopt 2026 Tax Levy of $12,843,200 (unanimous)
• Approve 2026 Gambling Donations list (unanimous)
• Approve Vactor truck purchase for $650,000 (unanimous)
• Approve removal of windows, dormers, and reroof of council chambers for $172,000 (3-1)
• Approve staining option for council chambers costing $102,000 (3-1)
• Appoint Riley Aleshire as Fire Captain and Paul Koslowske as Training Fire Captain (unanimous)
• Select St. Cloud Live as Official Newspaper (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The work session will include an update from the St. Cloud Area Conventional and Business Bureau. Council members will interview two fire‑fighter candidates for the Fire Captain position and may make an appointment at this meeting. Staff will present a draft job description for a full‑time Fire Chief to discuss hiring under the 2026 budget. MnDOT will share 30% plans for Highway 23 improvements scheduled for 2028 and explain the city’s share of project costs. Department heads will give brief updates on their activities.

• Conventional and Business Bureau update by Rachel Thompson
• Fire Captain interviews with two candidates; possible appointment
• Review of draft Fire Chief job description for 2026 hiring discussion
• Presentation of MnDOT 30% Highway 23 improvement plans and city cost impacts
• General department updates

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and levy. The council will also approve several consent‑agenda items, including resolutions for feasibility studies on 23rd Avenue South and Sundial Drive, support for a grant application, a supplemental letter agreement for Sundial Drive design and construction, and a landscape coordinator agreement. Additional actions include appointing a water‑resource technician and approving bills and other business.

• Adopt resolution ordering feasibility study for 23rd Ave South
• Approve resolution providing council support for the LMC grant application
• Approve supplemental letter agreement for design & construction services for Sundial Drive
• Approve landscape coordinator agreement (Jeanette Lodermeier)
• Public hearing on the 2026 budget and levy

The Waite Park City Council approved its agenda and all consent agenda items, including the appointment of a Water Resource Tech candidate named Ella. A public hearing was held on the proposed 2026 budget of $14,191,506 and a tax levy of $12,843,200, after which the hearing was closed. The council then approved the presented bills and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution ordering feasibility study for 23"? Ave South (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting grant application (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental letter agreement for design & construction services for Sundial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved landscape coordinator agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Water Resource Tech position (candidate Ella) and approved eligibility list to expire June 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 2026 budget and tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved bills as presented (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council will review progress on the City Hall/Public Safety Facility project, including proposed exterior facade modifications and the location of flag poles. Staff will present the proposed 2026 fee schedule, which includes utility rates, for council consideration. The council will also hear plans for Ledge Amphitheater improvements such as additional space for point‑of‑sale and sponsorship areas. Department heads will provide routine updates on their operations.

• Review of City Hall/Public Safety Facility Project – discussion of exterior facade modifications and flag‑pole placement
• Review of Proposed Fee Schedule for 2026, including utility rates
• Review of Ledge Amphitheater Improvements – added space for points of sale, sponsorships, and clearing along Parkway Drive
• Department Updates – heads report on departmental activities

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review a preliminary and final plat and a conditional use permit for the Metro Bus Western Transit Center. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new police officers and several consent agenda items regarding city contracts and infrastructure.

• Preliminary & Final Plat and Conditional Use Permit for Metro Bus Western Transit Center
• Bid award for 15th Ave N Trail
• 2026 Tri County Humane Society Contract
• Change Order No. 1 for 2025 Street Improvements
• HSA contribution MOUs for maintenance, non-union, and police employees

The council approved its agenda and all consent‑agenda items, including the 2026 Tri County Humane Society contract and a change order for street improvements. It adopted a resolution authorizing the preliminary and final plat for the Metro Bus Western Transit Center. The council then approved the Conditional Use Permit for the transit center with specified conditions. After approving the city’s bills, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimously)
• Approved consent‑agenda items including 2026 Tri County Humane Society contract, street‑improvement change order, and various MOU and license items (unanimously)
• Adopted resolution authorizing preliminary and final plat of Metro Bus Western Transit Center (unanimously)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Metro Bus Western Transit Center with conditions (unanimously)
• Approved city bills as presented (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (unanimously)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review the proposed 2026 General Fund Budget, levy, and staffing plans. Members will also discuss utility budgets, capital improvement plans, and funding options for 2026 street projects.

• Review of 2026 General Fund Budget and Levy
• Review of 2026-2030 Staffing Plan
• Discussion of utility budget and capital plans
• Review of 2026 gambling donation requests
• Discussion of funding and assessment options for 2026 street projects

Planning Commission

The Waite Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a preliminary and final plat for the Metro Bus Western Transit Center. The meeting is taking place at the ISD 742 Administrative Offices due to renovations at City Hall. Staff recommends approval of the plat, which combines two non-platted parcels into a single 5.47-acre lot.

• Public hearing for Metro Bus Western Transit Center plat
• Staff recommends approval of preliminary and final plat
• Payment-in-lieu of parkland dedication of $38,730
• Meeting location changed to ISD 742 Administrative Offices
• Platting required before construction permits may be issued

The commission closed the public hearing and unanimously approved a recommendation to the City Council to approve both the preliminary and final plat for the Metro Bus Western Transit Center, subject to parkland dedication fees and county highway comments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Closed public hearing (passed with all present)
• Recommended City Council approve preliminary and final plat (passed with all present)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried unanimously)

Civil Service Board

The Waite Park Civil Service Board meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 will consider the hiring timelines for three positions: Water Resource Specialist, IT Specialist, and a part‑time and full‑time Records Technician. The discussion will take place in the Public Works Conference Room at 3:30 p.m.

• Discuss hiring timeline for Water Resource Specialist
• Discuss hiring timeline for IT Specialist
• Discuss hiring timeline for part‑time and full‑time Records Technician

Public Notices of Ordinance Amendments

The Waite Park City Council will consider a draft ordinance amending Ordinance 21 of the city code. The amendment would change the mayor’s term of office to four years, beginning with the mayor elected at the next regular election after the ordinance’s effective date. If adopted, the change becomes effective upon publication. The ordinance is presented for adoption at the October 20, 2025 meeting.

• Draft Ordinance 2025‑__ to amend Chapter II, Ordinance 21 (Elections)
• Change mayoral term to four years, effective after publication
• Applies to mayor elected at first regular election after effective date
• Ordinance to be adopted at the October 20, 2025 council meeting

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will approve several consent agenda items, including liquor licenses and a street‑improvement project close‑out. It will also consider a proposed amendment to Ordinance 21 that would change the length of the mayor’s term of office. Additional regular agenda items involve job description changes for a police records technician, proposed IT Network and Water Resources specialist positions, and the purchase of Axon equipment.

• Approve on‑sale & Sunday liquor license for Ippin Ramen Sushi Waite Park, Inc.
• Approve three 1‑4 day temporary liquor licenses for Great River Educational Arts Theatre
• Approve close‑out of the 2024 Street Improvement Project Phase 2
• Consider amendment to Ordinance 21 to change the mayor’s term of office
• Approve purchase of Axon equipment

The council voted to amend Ordinance 21, changing the mayor's term from two to four years, effective for the 2026 election. It also approved the new Police Records Technician job description and authorized hiring, and upgraded pay grades for the Administrative Associate and Public Works Administrative Associate positions. Additionally, the council authorized hiring for an IT Network Specialist and a Water Resource Technician, and unanimously approved three 1‑4‑day temporary liquor licenses for Great River Educational Arts Theatre.

• Amended Ordinance 21 to extend mayoral term to four years (ayes: Blackburn, Schluz, Starling, Theisen; abstain: Mayor Schmitt; motion carried)
• Approved Police Records Technician job description and hiring (ayes: Mayor Schmitt, Blackburn, Starling; nays: Theisen; motion carried)
• Upgraded Administrative Associate from pay grade 3 to 4 (ayes: Mayor Schmitt, Blackburn, Starling; nays: Theisen; motion carried)
• Upgraded Public Works Administrative Associate from pay grade 2 to 4 (ayes: Mayor Schmitt, Blackburn, Starling; nays: Theisen; motion carried)
• Authorized IT Network Specialist job description and hiring (ayes: Mayor Schmitt, Blackburn, Starling; nays: Theisen; motion carried)
• Authorized Water Resource Technician job description and hiring (ayes: Mayor Schmitt, Blackburn, Starling; nays: Theisen; motion carried)
• Approved three 1‑4‑day temporary liquor licenses for Great River Educational Arts Theatre (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including meeting minutes, liquor license for Ramen Sushi Waite Park, and 2024 Street Improvement Project Phase 2 close‑out (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council will tour the City Hall/Public Safety facility construction site and review the five-year Capital Improvement and Equipment Plans. These plans outline future investments in streets, alleys, parks, and facilities, and will be incorporated into the 2026 final budget.

• City Hall/Public Safety Facility construction site tour
• Review of 5-year Capital Improvement and Equipment Plans
• Department updates
• Meeting at 19 13th Avenue North
• Construction site at 1201 2nd Street South

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from St. Cloud Metro Transit for a Conditional Use Permit. The proposal is to build a 4,000-square-foot public transit center in the I-2, Sundial Corridor District.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for Metro Bus Western Transit Center
• Proposed 4,000-square-foot facility at 461 2nd Ave S and 481 2nd Ave S
• Proposed operating hours from 5 AM to 11 PM (weekdays), 7:45 AM to 7 PM (Saturdays), and 8:45 AM to 6 PM (Sundays)
• Staff recommendation for a 48-inch landscape berm and 6-foot trees along 2nd Ave South
• Requirement for property platting prior to building permit issuance

The commission held a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for the Metro Bus Western Transit Center at 461 and 481 2nd Ave S. City staff recommended approval with a list of conditions. The minutes contain no recorded vote or final decision on the permit.

Park Board

The board will vote to adopt the minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting. They will consider the final Lions Park Master Plan exhibit. They will discuss a draft policy on dedicating memorials and items in parks and trails.

• Approve minutes from July 30, 2025 meeting
• Review final Lions Park Master Plan exhibit
• Discuss draft Dedication of Memorials and Items Policy for Parks & Trails

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a short‑term lease with Ben's Structural Fabrication, a snow‑blower loader attachment purchase, a part‑time public works employee, and fiber installation to the 13th Ave South water tower. A public hearing will consider a proposed assessment of unpaid city charges. The council will also adopt the 2026 EDA levy, rural tax rates, and the preliminary general‑fund budget and levies.

• Approve short‑term lease agreement with Ben's Structural Fabrication for Ledge parking lot
• Approve purchase of snow‑blower loader attachment
• Approve hiring of part‑time public works employee
• Approve fiber installation to 13th Ave South water tower to City Hall
• Approve 2026 EDA levy and related preliminary budget and levy resolutions

The Waite Park City Council approved several items, including a short‑term lease with Ben's Structural Fabrication and a purchase of a snow blower loader attachment. They adopted a $20,983.60 assessment for unpaid city charges and set the 2026 Economic Development Authority levy at $85,310. The council also approved the 2026 rural tax rates and the preliminary 2026 General Fund budget and tax levy.

• Approved short‑term lease agreement with Ben's Structural Fabrication (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of snow blower loader attachment (unanimous)
• Approved part‑time public works employee (unanimous)
• Approved fiber installation to 13th Avenue South water tower to City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved assessment of unpaid city charges totaling $20,983.60 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Economic Development Authority levy of $85,310 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 rural tax rates: 50.869% for codes 9804/9805, 26.150% for 9807, 23.181% for 9808 (unanimous)
• Adopted preliminary 2026 General Fund budget and tax levy (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Economic Development Authority will review a staff report and a proposed resolution to approve a 2026 levy. The meeting agenda lists the approval of previous minutes and the review of the levy as the primary items.

• Review and approve 9/16/24 EDA meeting minutes
• Consider 2026 EDA levy approval
• Review staff report on 2026 levy

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council will review options and costs for upgrading the water treatment plant and receive an update on the meter replacement process. Council members will consider two proposed staff positions—a Water Resource Technician and an IT Network Specialist. Staff will also brief the council on upcoming paid family medical leave requirements, associated costs, and budget impacts. A general department update will be provided.

• Water treatment plant upgrade options and associated costs
• Meter replacement process update
• Proposed IT Network Specialist position
• Proposed Water Resource Technician position
• Paid family medical leave requirements and budget impact

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council will hold a budget work session on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at The Ledge Performers Building. Council members will consider the 2026 Proposed Budget document. No additional agenda items are listed.

City Council Work Session

The Waite Park City Council will hold a special retreat on September 9, 2025, to discuss upcoming items and department needs. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM at The Ledge Amphitheater.

• Special City Council Retreat
• Discussion of department needs
• Meeting location: The Ledge Amphitheater
• Date: September 9, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct interviews for police officer positions. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Police officer interviews

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council will review and approve the minutes from previous meetings, adopt updated master plans for Community Park and River's Edge North Park, and consider amendments to local cannabis regulations. The body will also vote on a cost-sharing agreement for the Beltline transportation project and approve final payments for the 2022 street project.

• Adopt Park Master Plan for Community Park and River's Edge North Park
• Consider amendments to Ordinance 72 regarding cannabis and hemp retail
• Consider resolution for Beltline Transportation Project cost-sharing agreement
• Approve final payment for 2022 Street Project
• Approve 2024 Audit Review & Fund Transfers

The Waite Park City Council adopted a resolution establishing a cost‑sharing agreement with the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization for the regional Southwest Beltline project. The agreement details how planning and environmental study costs will be divided among participating jurisdictions. The council also approved a $335,000 and $122,642.50 fund transfer for debt service and amended the city’s cannabis retail ordinance.

• Adopt Park Master Plan for Community Park and River’s Edge North Park – approved unanimously
• Approve firefighter appointment – approved unanimously
• Approve final payment for 2022 Street Project – approved unanimously
• Approve 2024 audit report and fund transfer – approved unanimously
• Transfer $335,000 and $122,642.50 from Local Sales Tax Fund to 2018A G.O. Tax Abatement Bonds Fund – approved unanimously
• Amend Ordinance 72 regulating cannabis and hemp retail businesses – approved unanimously
• Adopt resolution approving Southwest Beltline cost‑sharing agreement with St. Cloud Area Planning Organization – approved unanimously
• Approve bills as presented – approved unanimously

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review a proposed ordinance amendment to change the mayoral term from 2 years to 4 years. Members will also discuss 2025 state law changes and a safety study for 10th Avenue South.

• Proposed ordinance amendment to change mayoral term from 2 to 4 years
• Discussion of 2025 state law changes regarding cannabis and open meeting laws
• St Cloud Area Planning Organization Safe Streets Study for 10th Avenue South south of the railroad tracks
• City department activity updates

City Council Agendas

The council approved its agenda and the full consent agenda, which included a 1‑day liquor license for Heroes K9 Odyssey Academy, advertising for bids on 15th Ave North improvements, and two cannabis registrations. The City Council Code of Conduct was adopted after review. All bills presented were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimously)
• Approved 1‑Day Liquor License for Heroes K9 Odyssey Academy (unanimously)
• Approved resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for 15th Ave North improvements (unanimously)
• Approved cannabis registration for Minnestona Cannabis, Inc. (unanimously)
• Approved cannabis registration for Frontera, LLC (unanimously)
• Approved staff plans for meter replacement non‑compliance (unanimously)
• Approved City Council – Code of Conduct (unanimously)
• Approved all bills as presented (unanimously)

Park Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 4, 2025. It voted to keep park fees at $75 for residents and $160 for non‑residents. The board also approved ending the bike‑share program between St. Joe and Waite Park.

• Approved agenda (motion approved by members)
• Approved minutes from June 4, 2025 (motion approved by members)
• Park fees remain $75 for residents and $160 for non‑residents (motion approved by members)
• Ended Bike Share program between St. Joe and Waite Park (motion approved by members)

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved the amended guaranteed maximum price of $22,166,637 for the public safety facility renovation and expansion. It also appointed two new police officers, Adam Ruhland and Brayden Ogle, and hired Stacy Kiffmeyer as a part‑time administrative assistant for Public Works. The council approved the regular agenda, consent agenda items, and the bills presented.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, animal license, temporary gambling permits, donation resolution, and sidewalk proposal (unanimous)
• Appointed Police Officer Adam Ruhland, Pay Grade NE7, Step 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Police Officer Brayden Ogle, Pay Grade NE7, Step 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Stacy Kiffmeyer as Administrative Assistant, Part Time, Pay Grade 2, Step 1 (unanimous)
• Approved amended GMP of $22,166,637 for Public Safety Facility renovation (unanimous)
• Approved bills as presented (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The council approved its agenda and the consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes, the SEH agreement for the 2025 public safety facility, and a letter of support for a 3‑lane expansion. It unanimously adopted updated personnel policies, a non‑DOT alcohol and cannabis testing policy, and new council‑staff standards of engagement. The council also appointed Ken Schmitt as the MTC representative for a three‑year term and approved the scheduled bills before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items: prior meeting minutes, SEH agreement, and support letter (unanimously)
• Approved personnel policies, non‑DOT alcohol and cannabis testing policy, and council & staff standards of engagement (unanimously)
• Appointed Ken Schmitt as MTC representative for a three‑year term (unanimously)
• Approved bills as presented (unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimously)

Park Board

The board approved the June 4 agenda and the May 7 minutes. Members discussed several park master‑plan ideas but no formal changes were adopted. A motion to forward those ideas to the City Council was introduced, though the record does not show a vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved
• Minutes approved
• Meeting adjourned

City Council Agendas

The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved the regular agenda items, including four easement purchases for the 15th Avenue Trail with offers ranging from $150 to $6,000. The council also approved the 2025 water‑meter replacement project, authorizing $137,000 for an AMI system, $253,000 for new meters and readers, and $85,000 to hire Midwest Testing. Bills were approved as presented, and the August council meeting was moved to August 25th.

• Approved easement purchase PID 98.60567.0101 for $3,500 (unanimous)
• Approved easement purchase PID 98.60567.0103 & 98.60567.0104 for $6,000 (unanimous)
• Approved easement purchase PID 98.60867.0210 for $190 (unanimous)
• Approved easement purchase PID 98.60867.0200 for $150 (unanimous)
• Approved AMI purchase for water‑meter project costing $137,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of water meters and readers costing $253,000 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Midwest Testing for meter installation costing $85,000 (unanimous)
• Approved all presented bills (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda items, including temporary public works employees, a police schedule MOU, and firefighter appointments. It also approved the Maximum Price Proposal of $4,592,857 for Bid Package #1 of the public safety facility renovation and expansion. Bills were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: temporary public works employees (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: MOU modifying police administration summertime work schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: firefighter appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Maximum Price Proposal for Bid Package #1 at $4,592,857 to Bradbury Stamm (unanimous)
• Approved bills as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Park Board

The board approved the minutes from May 7 and February 5, 2025. It tabled the River Edge Master Plan until the June 4, 2025 meeting, while approving the relocation of the Nativity scene and the Military‑first‑responder memorial site. The request for two decorative baseballs at River Edge Park’s entrance was granted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Tabled River Edge Master Plan update until June 4, 2025
• Approved relocation of the Nativity scene (planned move)
• Approved Military‑first‑responder memorial site (location to be discussed)
• Granted Bartz family request for two baseballs at River Edge Park entrance
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council Agendas

The council unanimously approved the resolution authorizing issuance and sale of $30,060,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A. It also unanimously adopted a zoning amendment permitting cannabis retail in B‑3 districts and approved variances for the McMeredith Development to raise building height to 50 ft and reduce parking to 1.75 stalls per unit. All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (Anderson Hughes contract, new fiber to City Hall, massage license, JPA with State, PW work schedule MOU, 28th Ave street repairs) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution authorizing issuance of $30,060,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A – unanimous
• Approved ordinance amendment to Chapter 52 zoning for cannabis businesses in B‑3 district – unanimous
• Approved variances: height increase to 50 ft and parking reduction to 1.75 stalls/unit for McMeredith Development – unanimous

City Council Agendas

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the 2025 Street Improvements construction administration and the Ledge Trench Drain Repair contracts. All presented bills were approved without dissent, and Mayor Schmitt proclaimed April 21 as Rick Miller Day. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Street Improvements — Construction Administration (unanimous)
• Approved The Ledge Trench Drain Repair (unanimous)
• Approved all bills as presented (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 21 as "Rick Miller Day" (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. A variance request for height and parking at the Heritage Point site was discussed, but no vote or decision on the request was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved agenda (all present)
• Approved February 11 minutes (all present)

City Council Agendas

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the entire consent agenda, which included a settlement with Jason Thompson, prior meeting minutes, a line‑striping quote, splash‑pad upgrades, a temporary liquor license and fee waiver for the Family Fun Fest, and donation resolutions. It also unanimously awarded the 2025 Street Improvement bid to Minnesota Paving and Materials. Additional unanimous actions were the approval of routine bills and the proclamation of Celebrate Service Week for April 20‑26.

• Approve meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda items: settlement with Jason Thompson, prior minutes, line‑striping quote, splash‑pad upgrades, temporary liquor license & fee waiver for Family Fun Fest, donation acceptance, gambling donation request (unanimous)
• Award 2025 Street Improvement bid to Minnesota Paving and Materials (unanimous)
• Approve routine bills (unanimous)
• Proclaim Celebrate Service Week, April 20‑26 (unanimous)