Carver public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

The Carver Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Carver City Hall was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or discussed. The cancellation notice was issued by Deputy Clerk Brenda Good.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items including approving the 2026 budget and property tax levy, a contract with the Carver County Sheriff's Office for police services, and a $8,627.01 payment for street improvements. The meeting will also feature a presentation on the United Properties Industrial Project.

• Approve 2026 Budget & Property Tax Levy
• Approve Police Services contract with Carver County Sheriff's Office
• Approve $8,627.01 payment for 2025 Street Improvements Project
• Approve 2026 Employee Pay Scale
• Approve Hydrant Maintenance and Line Flushing Program

The council adopted Resolution 148‑25, certifying the 2026 property tax levy using Scenario B, and adopted Resolution 149‑25, approving the 2026 city budget, both with unanimous support. It also rezoned the 212 West Business Center site from agricultural to industrial and approved its preliminary plat. Additional approvals included contracts for police services, transit, health insurance, and a payment of $8,627.01 for street improvements.

• Adopted Resolution 148‑25, certifying the 2026 property tax levy (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 149‑25, approving the 2026 city budget (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 10‑2025, rezoning 212 West Business Center from agriculture to industrial (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 147‑25, approving the preliminary plat for 212 West Business Center (all ayes)
• Approved contract for police services with Carver County Sheriff’s Office (all ayes)
• Approved contract with SouthWest Transit for SouthWest Prime Services (all ayes)
• Approved health insurance plan with Medica for 2026, allowing employee opt‑out (all ayes)
• Approved payment request No. 2 to WM Mueller & Sons for $8,627.01 for 2025 street improvements (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to review proposed 2026 street projects, discuss a Great River Energy public utilities application, and draft legislative priorities for the coming year. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM.

• 2026 Street Project Review
• Great River Energy – Public Utilities Commission Application
• Storm Water Pond Maintenance Communications Plan
• Commission Review / Strategic Plan
• Draft 2026 Legislative Priorities

The council reviewed a draft letter opposing the proposed Great River Energy transmission line and directed staff to submit a revised version before the December 16 comment deadline. Council members also provided feedback on the storm‑water pond communications plan, which will be incorporated. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Directed staff to submit revised opposition letter to Great River Energy by Dec 16
• Feedback will be incorporated into storm water pond communications plan
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, all ayes)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Carver City Hall was cancelled. The cancellation was ordered by Deputy Clerk Brenda Good. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, claims, and several resolutions and ordinances. A key item is the approval of Payment Request No. 1 to WM Mueller & Sons for $422,723.64 for the 2025 Street Improvements Project. The council will also discuss a land‑use application for a Taco Bell restaurant and hold a closed session to review the City Manager’s performance.

• Approve Payment Request No. 1 to WM Mueller & Sons for $422,723.64 for the 2025 Street Improvements Project
• Adopt Resolution 143-25 supporting funding for Main Street West – Old Carver Road Improvements Project
• Adopt Ordinance 09-2025 amending Chapter 48 of the Carver City Code regarding city utilities and accounts
• Adopt the Minnesota Paid Leave Policy
• Consider Land Use Application – Taco Bell

The council adopted Ordinance 08‑2025 that amends several city fees, and adopted Resolution 141‑25 to publish that ordinance. It approved a $422,723.64 payment to WM Mueller & Sons for the 2025 Street Improvements Project and adopted Resolution 143‑25 to pursue funding for the Main Street West – Old Carver Road improvements. The council also adopted Ordinance 09‑2025 amending Chapter 48 utilities, the Minnesota Paid Leave Policy, and approved the plat and developer agreement for a Taco Bell project.

• Adopted Ordinance 08‑2025 amending city fees (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 141‑25 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 08‑2025 (All Ayes)
• Approved Payment Request No. 1 to WM Mueller & Sons for $422,723.64 for the 2025 Street Improvements Project (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 143‑25 supporting funding for Main Street West – Old Carver Road Improvements (All Ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 09‑2025 amending Chapter 48 of the Carver City Code on utilities (All Ayes)
• Adopted the Minnesota Paid Leave Policy (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 142‑25 approving preliminary and final plat for United Properties with co‑applicant Marvin Development (Taco Bell) (All Ayes)
• Entered into a developer's agreement with United Properties and Marvin Development (All Ayes)

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council work session will review the city's mobile application. Council members will discuss a proposed private well ordinance and a draft hydrant flushing policy. The meeting also includes a City Manager's Report and Council Requests, both without supporting documents.

• Mobile App Review
• Private Well Ordinance Discussion
• Draft Hydrant Flushing Policy
• City Manager's Report (no supporting documentation)
• City Council Requests (no supporting documentation)

The City Council discussed a potential mobile app and expressed interest in moving forward with implementation in 2026. Staff will revise the private well ordinance based on council feedback and return with proposed changes. The draft hydrant flushing policy was postponed for consideration at a future regular meeting. The City Manager's Report was also moved to the regular meeting.

• Expressed interest in moving forward with mobile app implementation in 2026
• Requested staff to revise private well ordinance and return with changes
• Deferred draft hydrant flushing policy to a future regular meeting
• Moved City Manager's Report to the regular meeting
• Adjourned the work session (motion carried)

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved its agenda and the September 18, 2025 minutes. It held a public hearing on United Properties' preliminary and final plat for a Taco Bell project, received no public comments, and unanimously recommended both plats to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Opened public hearing on Taco Bell plat (all ayes)
• Closed public hearing (all ayes)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat to City Council (all ayes)
• Recommended approval of final plat to City Council (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items and several specific actions, including approving a $644,874.73 payment for the Creekside Park Improvements Project and a $240,320.17 payment for 2024 utility improvements. The council will also adopt resolutions to close streets for the Getaway Christmas Market, reduce letters of credit for Carver Preserve and Carver Place to $50,000 each, and approve the annexation of property for a future public services facility. Public presentations on delinquent utilities and the municipal storm‑sewer system will be heard.

• Approve Payment Request No.5 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. – $644,874.73 for Creekside Park Improvements Project
• Approve Payment Request No.7 to Killmer Electric Company, Inc. – $240,320.17 for 2024 Utility Improvements Project
• Adopt Resolution 136-25 to close certain streets for the Getaway Christmas Market
• Adopt Resolutions 139-25 and 140-25 reducing letters of credit for Carver Preserve and Carver Place to $50,000 each
• Approve Resolution 137-25 annexing property for a future public services facility

The council adopted Resolution 138-25 to certify liens for delinquent utility and city service bills. It approved payment requests totaling $885,194.90 for Creekside Park improvements and 2024 utility upgrades. The council also approved Resolution 137-25 annexing property for a future public services facility and reduced letters of credit for Carver Preserve and Carver Place. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 138-25 certifying liens for delinquent utilities (all ayes)
• Approved Payment Request No. 5 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. $644,874.73 for Creekside Park improvements (all ayes)
• Approved Payment Request No. 7 to Killmer Electric Co. $240,320.17 for 2024 utility improvements (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 137-25 annexing property for future public services facility (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 139-25 reducing letter of credit for Carver Preserve to $50,000 (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 140-25 reducing letter of credit for Carver Place to $50,000 (all ayes)
• Approved amendment to the Fire Department Employee Handbook (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 136-25 closing certain streets for the Getaway Christmas Market (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council work session will include a welcome for new employee Brian Luebke, a presentation on the 2026 prosecution contract by County Attorney Mark Metz, a draft presentation of the 2026 Truth In Taxation plan by Finance Director Lynn Tschudi, and a discussion of a local road improvement grant application for the CSAH 40 corridor presented by City Engineer Aaron Schmidt. The agenda also lists a City Manager's Report and City Council Requests, but no decisions are indicated.

• New Employee Welcome – Brian Luebke, Public Services Utilities Technician I
• Prosecution Services Presentation – 2026 prosecution contract (PDF)
• Draft 2026 Truth In Taxation Presentation (PDF)
• Local Road Improvement Program / Grant Application – CSAH 40 corridor (PDF)
• City Manager's Report

The council heard presentations on prosecution services, a draft Truth in Taxation report, and a local road grant application. All three items were carried over to the regular meeting due to time constraints. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (all ayes, motion carried)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a long-term financial plan and receive an update on the Carver County Transit and Mobility Study. The body is also considering several routine items, including parking ordinances and debt service levy reductions.

• Long-Term Financial Plan (2026-2035)
• Ordinance 07-2025 regarding overnight parking on Broadway Street
• Resolution 134-25 to reduce debt service levy requirements for Series 2015A, 2019B, and 2024A funds
• $13,770 expense for audio equipment repair in Council Chambers and Rapids Conference Room
• Carver County Transit and Mobility Study update by Ella Rasp, Stantec

The council adopted the 2026‑2035 Long‑Term Financial Plan, covering capital, infrastructure and staffing needs. It also adopted Resolution 138‑25 to certify liens for delinquent utility and city service bills. Additional actions included adopting Ordinance 07‑2025 on overnight parking on Broadway Street, reducing debt‑service levy requirements, and approving $13,770 for audio‑equipment repairs. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2026‑2035 Long‑Term Financial Plan (All ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 138‑25 certifying liens for delinquent utilities and city service bills (All ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 07‑2025 amending overnight parking rules on Broadway Street (All ayes)
• Approved Resolution 135‑25 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 07‑2025 (All ayes)
• Approved amendments to the Employee of the Year program (All ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 134‑25 to reduce debt service levy requirements for Series 2015A, 2019B, and 2024A funds (All ayes)
• Approved expense of $13,770 for repair of audio equipment in council chambers and Rapids conference room (All ayes)
• Approved the consent agenda (All ayes)

City Council Work Session

The council will hear a presentation on the Carver Station bus transit project, review a public works facilities tour, consider the proposed 2026 fee schedule, and discuss the 2026 General Fund Budget. The City Manager's Report and Council Requests will also be presented.

• Carver Station Bus Transit presentation (Erin Smith, Community Development Director)
• Public Works Facilities Tour Review (Andrew Simmons, Director of Public Services and Engineering)
• 2026 Fee Schedule review (Lynn Tschudi, Finance Director)
• 2026 General Fund Budget Review & Discussion (Lynn Tschudi, Finance Director)
• City Manager's Report

The City Council held a work session and received updates on the end of bus service from Carver Station, a public works facilities tour, the 2026 fee schedule, and the 2026 General Fund Budget Review. The City Manager's Report was postponed to the regular meeting due to time constraints. The session was adjourned by a motion that received all ayes.

• Adjourned work session (all ayes, motion carried)
• Carried over City Manager's Report to regular meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will adopt the consent agenda, which includes approval of meeting minutes, payment requests of $33,399.17 for the 3rd Street West Bridge replacement and $32,080.45 for a 2025 seal coat and fog seal project, and a resolution accepting a donation for Broadway parking stall striping. They will also recognize fire department service awards and the retirement of Fire Chief Cally Trimbo. In an open session, council members will consider authorizing a purchase agreement for the parcel at 490 Old Carver Road.

• Approve Payment Request No. 7: $33,399.17 for the 3rd Street West Bridge Replacement Project
• Approve Payment Request No. 2: $32,080.45 for the 2025 Seal Coat and Fog Seal Project
• Adopt Resolution 133-25 accepting donation from Wagner SprayTech for Broadway parking stall striping
• Approve minutes from the October 6, 2025 work session and regular meeting
• Consider approval and authorization of a purchase agreement for property at 490 Old Carver Road

The council entered a purchase agreement for the property at 490 Old Carver Road for $170,000. It also adopted Resolution 133-25 to accept a donation from Wagner SprayTech for parking‑stall striping on Broadway and approved two payment requests for bridge replacement and seal‑coat work. Agenda and consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 133-25 accepting Wagner SprayTech donation for parking‑stall striping on Broadway
• Approved payment request $33,399.17 to S.M. Hentges & Sons for 3rd Street West Bridge Replacement Project
• Approved payment request $32,080.45 to Allied Blacktop Company for 2025 seal coat and fog seal project
• Entered purchase agreement for property at 490 Old Carver Road for $170,000 (all ayes)
• Moved to closed session to discuss purchase of 490 Old Carver Road (all ayes)
• Moved to adjourn (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council work session will include a quarterly public safety update, a review of the city's 10‑year financial plan, and a presentation of the 2026 Enterprise Fund budgets. The meeting will also feature the City Manager's report and consider any council requests.

• Quarterly Public Safety Update
• 10‑Year Financial Plan Review
• 2026 Enterprise Fund Budgets
• City Manager's Report
• City Council Requests

The Carver City Council held a work session on October 20, 2025. The fire chief and the county sheriff gave a quarterly public‑safety update, and staff presented a draft 10‑year financial plan and draft 2026 enterprise fund budgets. Both budget items were postponed for discussion at the regular meeting. The council then adjourned, with the motion carried by all ayes.

• Adjourned work session (motion carried, all ayes)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Carver Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The cancellation was ordered by City Clerk Vicky Sons‑Eiden.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will present an award at 113 4th Street East and hold a regular meeting. The body will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window replacement at 208 Broadway.

• Heritage Preservation Award presentation at 113 4th Street East
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for vinyl window replacement at 208 Broadway

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the 208 Broadway property, voting 3‑1. The agenda and the August 12, 2025 minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 208 Broadway (3‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Capital Improvement Plan and public services land acquisition. The body will also consider development plans for Taco Bell and the Enclave Residential project, as well as various utility and transit resolutions.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan / Public Services Land Acquisition
• Payment of $362,788.85 to Killmer Electric Company, Inc. for 2024 Utility Improvements Project
• Taco Bell concept plan discussion
• Enclave Residential Development Project EAW findings of fact
• Resolution 131-25 designating surplus property for public services

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted Resolution 130‑25, giving preliminary approval for up to $1,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds and adopting the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan. It also adopted Resolution 132‑25 adopting the findings of fact for the Enclave residential development environmental assessment worksheet. Finally, the council entered a joint powers agreement with Carver County for a study of future improvements on the CSAH 11 and 40 corridor. All votes were unanimous (5‑0).

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 130‑25 authorizing up to $1,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds and adopting the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 132‑25 adopting findings of fact for the Enclave at Carver Creek environmental assessment worksheet (5‑0)
• Entered joint powers agreement with Carver County for a study of future improvements on the CSAH 11 and 40 corridor (5‑0)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for the Carver Lions Zone Meeting on October 28, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 131‑25 designating surplus property for Public Services (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 133‑25 supporting suburban transit providers (5‑0)

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council work session will include a presentation on water meters by the Finance Director and Public Services & Engineering Director, and a preview of the 2026 street project by the City Engineer. The meeting will also feature the City Manager's Report and any Council requests, with no supporting documents attached.

• Water Meter Presentation by Finance Director Lynn Tschudi and Director Andrew Simmons
• 2026 Street Project Preview presented by City Engineer Aaron Schmidt
• City Manager's Report (no supporting documentation)
• City Council Requests (no supporting documentation)

The City Council held a work session on October 6, 2025, during which presentations were given on advanced water‑metering infrastructure and the 2026 Street Improvements Project. No substantive actions were taken on those topics. The council adopted a motion to adjourn, which was carried unanimously. The City Manager's Report was postponed to the regular meeting.

• Motion to adjourn the work session carried (ayes: Conrade, Pascoe, Perschmann, Sayre, Mayor Johnson)
• City Manager's Report carried over to the regular meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for 112 6th Street West. The body will also discuss a Taco Bell concept for Border Foods and public services land acquisition for the Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing: Variance request for 112 6th Street West
• Discussion: Border Foods - Taco Bell Concept
• Discussion: Public Services Land Acquisition - Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a variance request for 112 6th Street West and voted to recommend denial of the application to the City Council. The commission also voted to report that the proposed Public Services land acquisition complies with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Both motions passed with all ayes.

• Recommend denial of variance application for 112 6th Street West to City Council (all ayes)
• Report to City Council that proposed Public Services land acquisition complies with Comprehensive Plan (all ayes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council meeting will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes and claims. Council members will vote on the 2026 Preliminary Levy and adopt several resolutions covering surplus property, street closures for Trunk or Treat, and a public hearing for the Capital Improvement Plan. They will also approve sanitation licenses for three waste service providers.

• Approve the 2026 Preliminary Levy (presented by Finance Director Lynn Tschudi)
• Adopt Resolution 124-25 designating certain property as surplus
• Approve sanitation licenses for Republic Services, Suburban Waste MN LLC, and Waste Management for 2025‑2026
• Adopt Resolution 127-25 closing streets for Trunk or Treat 2025
• Adopt Resolution 128-25 calling for a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan for the public services facility

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Resolution 129‑25 certifying the 2026 preliminary tax levy of $5,458,933. The council also approved design‑development agreements with Oertel Architects, Terra Construction, and Bolton & Menk for the future Public Services Facility. Additional approvals included sanitation licenses for three providers, several resolutions, and the September 2 minutes.

• Approved agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 129‑25 certifying 2026 preliminary tax levy of $5,458,933 (All Ayes)
• Approved agreement with Oertel Architects for design development services (All Ayes)
• Approved agreement with Terra Construction for design development services (All Ayes)
• Approved civil engineering services with Bolton & Menk for design development (All Ayes)
• Approved sanitation licenses for Republic Services, Suburban Waste MN LLC, and Waste Management for 2025‑2026 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolutions 124‑25, 127‑25, 128‑25 and approved facility rental agreement amendments (All Ayes)

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council work session will welcome two new employees, hear a presentation on the Eastern Carver County Schools November referendum question, and review the Parks Master Plan. The meeting will also include the City Manager's report and any council requests.

• New employee welcome: Craig Novotny, Public Services Utilities Technician II; Mallory Schauer, Accountant
• Eastern Carver County Schools – November referendum question presentation (WS 3 PDF)
• Parks Master Plan review presentation (WS 4 PDF)
• City Manager's Report
• City Council Requests

The Carver City Council met at 5:30 p.m. on September 15, 2025. Councilmembers Conrade, Pascoe and Sayre heard presentations on the Eastern Carver County school referendum, the Parks Master Plan, and various city‑manager updates. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that received all ayes.

• Adjourned work session (all ayes)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will review applications to replace windows at 217 3rd St. W. and 208 Broadway. The body will also discuss the nomination of a Heritage Preservation Award.

• Certificate of Appropriateness – 217 3rd St. W.
• Certificate of Appropriateness – 208 Broadway
• Heritage Preservation Award nomination
• Review of Historic District Design Guidelines
• Approval of August 12, 2025 minutes

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved its agenda and the August 12, 2025 minutes. It approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 217 3rd Street West and denied the application for 208 Broadway. The commission also awarded the 2025 Carver Heritage Preservation Award to 113 4th Street East.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 217 3rd Street West (all ayes)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for 208 Broadway (all ayes)
• Awarded 2025 Carver Heritage Preservation Award to 113 4th Street East (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda, and the August 18 meeting minutes. It approved a $160,281.40 quote for Carver Creek lift station pumps and adopted Resolution 126-25 to transfer capital for the city portion of the 3rd Street Bridge project. The council also approved three payment requests: $59,943.05 to Allied Blacktop for seal coat work, $36,091.03 to Magney Construction for water‑treatment improvements, and $22,122.30 to KUE Contractors for the fire station project.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved August 18, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved quote for Carver Creek lift station pumps – $160,281.40 (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 126-25 authorizing transfer of capital for 3rd Street Bridge city portion (all ayes)
• Approved payment request No 1 to Allied Blacktop – $59,943.05 for seal coat and fog seal project (all ayes)
• Approved final payment request No 30 to Magney Construction – $36,091.03 for water‑treatment facility improvements (all ayes)
• Approved payment request No 9 to KUE Contractors – $22,122.30 for fire station project (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget. The body will also review planning for a future public services facility and a draft 10-year utilities infrastructure plan update.

• 2026 General Fund Budget preliminary discussion
• Future Public Services Facility design development and planning
• Draft 10 Year Utilities Infrastructure Plan Update

The council received presentations on the design development process for a future public services facility, an update to the 10‑year utilities infrastructure plan, and a second discussion of the 2026 General Fund Budget. No formal actions or approvals were taken on these items. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that carried unanimously.

• Adjourned work session (motion carried)

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved its agenda and the June 26, 2025 minutes. It then recommended approval of the rezoning and preliminary plat for the 212 West Business Center proposed by United Properties. The recommendation passed with all commissioners voting aye.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Recommended approval of rezoning and preliminary plat for 212 West Business Center (all ayes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review routine consent items, including a payment request for utility work and a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding a food drive challenge.

• Payment Request No. 5 to Killmer Electric, Inc. for $236,440.18 for the 2024 Utility Improvements Project
• Resolution 125-25 regarding a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for prosecuting attorney services
• Presentation by Patti Sinykin of Bountiful Basket on the Night To Unite Food Drive Challenge

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It also approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 work session and regular meeting. The council adopted Resolution 125‑25 approving a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota, and approved Payment Request No. 5 to Killmer Electric, Inc. for $236,440.18. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved August 4, 2025 work session minutes
• Approved August 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Adopted Resolution 125-25 approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement
• Approved Payment Request No. 5 to Killmer Electric, Inc. for $236,440.18
• Motion to adjourn carried (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the draft 2026 General Fund Budget and levy. The meeting also includes reviews of long-term planning updates for city equipment and parks.

• Draft 2026 General Fund Budget and levy
• Draft 10 Year Vehicle And Equipment Plan Update for the Fire Department
• Draft 10 Year Vehicle And Equipment Plan Update for Public Services & Engineering and Community Development
• Draft 10 Year Parks Plan Update
• Monthly Sheriff's Office Report

Mayor Johnson called the work session to order. Staff presented draft budget, vehicle and equipment plans, and a parks plan, but discussion of the vehicle plan was deferred. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed with all ayes.

• Adjourned work session (motion carried, all ayes)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved its agenda and the June 10, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous consent. It then approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 112 4th Street East, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 112 4th Street East (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council adopted the agenda, consent agenda, and July 21 meeting minutes. It authorized a purchase agreement to acquire 22 acres from Bruce and Nancy Jeurissen for $715,000 and approved a $900,000 interfund loan from Fund 406 Turnback Account. The council also directed design development for a future Public Services Department facility. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved July 21, 2025 work session minutes (all ayes)
• Approved July 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved purchase agreement for 22 acres at $32,500 per acre ($715,000) (all ayes)
• Approved interfund loan of $900,000 from Fund 406 Turnback Account (all ayes)
• Directed pursuit of design development for future public services facility (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which was carried with all council members voting aye. No substantive policy, budget, or planning decisions were approved, denied, or tabled during this work session.

• Adjourned work session (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda and July 7 minutes. It authorized two temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for the Carver Lions' Steamboat Days events and approved a $162,817.84 payment for the Creekside Park Improvements Project. The council also adopted a donation resolution for the Fire Department and held a closed session to discuss potential land purchases for a future public‑services facility before returning to open session.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved July 7 minutes – work session and regular meeting (all ayes)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Steamboat Days Sep 5‑7 (all ayes)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Steamboat Days Sep 6‑7 softball tournament (all ayes)
• Approved payment of $162,817.84 to S.M. Hentges & Sons for Creekside Park Improvements (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 120‑25 donating to the Fire Department (all ayes)
• Entered closed session to discuss land purchases for a future public‑services facility (all ayes); returned to open session (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The council postponed the City Manager's Report, the Draft 10‑Year Staffing Plan update, and the 2026 Employee Pay Scale to the regular meeting. No substantive actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

• Moved City Manager's Report to the Regular Meeting
• Moved Draft 10‑Year Staffing Plan Update to the Regular Meeting
• Moved 2026 Employee Pay Scale to the Regular Meeting
• Adjourned meeting (6:51 PM)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council adopted Resolution 119‑25, creating Tax Increment Financing District 1‑11 within Development District No. 1 and approved the associated financing plan, interfund loan, and business subsidy. The council also approved the Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement with United Properties Development LLC. In addition, the council authorized acquisition of real‑property interests for the Carver Certified Levee Project and conducted a closed‑session discussion on easement offers for levee reconstruction. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 119‑25 establishing Tax Increment Financing District 1‑11 (all ayes)
• Approved Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement with United Properties Development LLC (all ayes)
• Authorized acquisition of real‑property interests for the Carver Certified Levee Project via Resolution 118‑25 (all ayes)
• Entered closed session to discuss easement offers for levee reconstruction (all ayes)
• Returned to open session after closed session discussion (all ayes)
• Approved the consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from the June 16, 2025 regular meeting (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 117‑25 allowing City Manager attendance at the ICMA Annual Conference (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The council voted to retain the Housing Action Plan provision that allows reduced sewer and water connection fees for developers providing affordable housing. The council emphasized it retains sole discretion to grant such reductions. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that passed with all ayes.

• Retained Housing Action Plan provision for sewer/water charge reductions (agreement)
• Motion to adjourn carried (all ayes)

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved its agenda and the April 17, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous consent. It then approved Resolution 1-2025 authorizing the United Properties Tax Increment Financing request, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 1-2025 for United Properties TIF (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council adopted a resolution to annex the Phase One Summergate property. It also approved the agenda, consent agenda, June 2 minutes, and several contracts and payment applications, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 116-25 approving Summergate annexation (All Ayes)
• Approved Fireworks Display Contract for Steamboat Days (All Ayes)
• Approved contract with SouthWest Transit for SouthWest Prime Service (All Ayes)
• Approved MOU amending the Jan 1 2025 collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME (All Ayes)
• Approved Pay Application No 3 to Killmer Electric Company, $183,892.45 for 2024 Utility Improvements (All Ayes)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved replacing the existing deck surface boards with composite materials on the front of 208 Broadway by unanimous vote. It denied the proposed aluminum handrail on the front of the building, also by unanimous vote. The commission approved replacing the wood handrail on the rear of the building with aluminum, passing 4‑1. All other agenda and minutes items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved replacement of deck surface boards with composite materials on front of 208 Broadway (unanimous)
• Denied replacement of front handrail with aluminum material (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of rear wood handrail with aluminum material (4-1)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Resolution 115-25, accepting a $12,000 donation from the Carver Lions to purchase fireworks for Steamboat Days. The council also approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 work session and regular meeting. The next step on the public services space needs will be a review of feedback at the July 7 work session.

• Approved agenda (all ayes, motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes, motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 115-25 for $12,000 donation from Carver Lions for fireworks
• Approved May 19, 2025 work session minutes
• Approved May 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes, motion carried)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It adopted a $240,480.06 change order for the Creekside Park sanitary sewer extension project. The council also adopted the 2025 amendment to the 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan. Additional items approved included liquor‑license renewals, dog‑park rules, a $42,556.20 pay request, well permits, and a resolution transferring public‑safety funds for fire‑department gear.

• Approved agenda – AYES: Mock, Pascoe, Perschmann, Sayre, Johnson (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda – AYES: Mock, Pascoe, Perschmann, Sayre, Johnson (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Creekside Park – $240,480.06 – AYES: Mock, Pascoe, Perschmann, Sayre, Johnson (motion carried)
• Adopted 2025 amendment to 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan – AYES: Mock, Pascoe, Sayre, Johnson (motion carried)
• Approved Liquor License Renewals for 2025‑2026
• Approved Creekside Park Dog Park Rules
• Approved Pay Request No. 8 to Kue Contractors – $42,556.20
• Adopted Resolution 114‑25 authorizing transfer of public‑safety funds for fire‑department turnout gear project

City Council Work Session

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed with all ayes. All other agenda items were informational updates or were deferred to the regular meeting.

• Adjourned work session (all ayes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council adopted a new sign ordinance and approved several contracts and agreements, including a $471,071.42 award for street improvements, a $93,811.60 seal‑coat contract, a $199,252.05 pay request, a trunk‑line fee prepayment with Tollefson Land Holdings, LLC, and a $249,960 design‑services scope for southwest utilities. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 06-2025 amending Chapter 50 (signs) – all ayes
• Awarded WM Mueller & Sons, Inc. contract for street improvement – $471,071.42 – all ayes
• Accepted Allied Blacktop Company quote for seal coat – $93,811.60 – all ayes
• Approved Pay Request No. 7 to Kue Contractors – $199,252.05 – all ayes
• Entered trunk utility line charge prepayment agreement with Tollefson Land Holdings, LLC – all ayes
• Approved scope of work for Bolton and Menk design services – $249,960 – all ayes

City Council Work Session

The May 5 work session included updates on public‑services space needs, a well‑house utilities project, spring clean‑up, and summer hours. Council members discussed a road‑condition review request and draft dog‑park rules, but no actions were approved. The council voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. with all members in favor.

• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda. It also accepted the 2024 financial statement audit. The members adopted the consent agenda, which bundles routine items for approval. Finally, the council adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted the 2024 financial statement audit (motion carried)
• Adopted the consent agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council Work Session

The council discussed updates on the 3rd Street Bridge, Creekside Park, bus service, public‑services space, liquor‑license fees, and the draft strategic plan. No formal actions or approvals were taken on these items. The session was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned work session (all ayes, motion carried)

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved its agenda and the March 20, 2025 minutes unanimously. A public hearing on the updated Sign Code was held with no public comments. After discussion, the commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the updated Sign Code.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Recommended approval of updated Sign Code to City Council (all ayes)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Jill Finney was appointed as commission chair. Amy Kedrowski was appointed as vice chair. All motions passed with unanimous approval.

• Approved Jan 14, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Appointed Jill Finney as Chair (all ayes)
• Appointed Amy Kedrowski as Vice Chair (all ayes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council approved several financial items, including Resolution 111-25 to transfer the fund balance and close Fund 348. It also approved a $91,054 scope of services for Well 3 maintenance, plans and specifications for the 2025 street‑maintenance project, and multiple payment requests to contractors. An amended grant agreement for the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act was entered into.

• Adopted Resolution 111-25 authorizing transfer of fund balance and closing of Fund 348 (approved)
• Approved Scope of Services from Traut Companies for Well 3 Maintenance – $91,054 (approved)
• Approved Plans, Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for the 2025 Street Maintenance Project (approved)
• Approved Payment Request No. 5 (Final) to Minger Construction Companies, Inc. – $19,045.44 for 2023 Utility Improvements (approved)
• Approved Pay Request No. 4 to Kue Contractors for FS/PS Project – $47,500 (approved)
• Approved Pay Request No. 5 to Kue Contractors for FS/PS Project – $167,060 (approved)
• Approved Pay Request No. 6 to Kue Contractors for FS/PS Project – $105,028.20 (approved)
• Entered into amended grant agreement for the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act with the Metropolitan Council (approved)

City Council Work Session

The April 7, 2025 work session consisted of reports from the City Manager and department heads, including an update on a $155,549.70 flood reimbursement and department environmental scans for the upcoming strategic plan. No motions or approvals on policy items were taken. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (all ayes)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the December 12, 2024 minutes with a correction. Commissioners also appointed Commissioner Goedel as chair and Commissioner Walsh as vice chair. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved Dec 12 2024 minutes with correction (all ayes)
• Appointed Commissioner Goedel as chair (all ayes)
• Appointed Commissioner Walsh as vice chair (all ayes)