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 City Council will review several infrastructure payments and a budget transfer for the 3rd Street Bridge project. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine business and a period for community comment.

• Quote for Carver Creek Lift Station Pumps from Minnesota Pump Works: $160,281.40
• Resolution 126-25 to transfer budgeted capital for the 3rd Street Bridge Project
• Payment to Allied Blacktop Company for 2025 Seal Coat and Fog Seal Project: $59,943.05
• Final payment to Magney Construction, Inc for Water Treatment Facility Improvements: $36,091.03
• Payment to KUE Contractors, Inc. for the Fire Station Project: $22,122.30

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 Carver Planning Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. The only substantive item is a public hearing on a preliminary plat and rezoning request for the 212 West Business Center submitted by United Properties.

• 212 West Business Center preliminary plat and rezoning (United Properties)

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 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)

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)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new garage at 112 4th St. E. The project includes a garage with fiber cement siding, Timberline shingles, Andersen windows, and a retaining wall with built-in steps. The home is a historic Queen Anne Victorian Revival property built by Carver’s early pioneers.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for new garage at 112 4th St. E.
• Fiber cement siding, Timberline shingles, Andersen windows, and Vers-Lok retaining wall
• Retaining wall with built-in steps for rear access

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 Work Session

The City Council will discuss draft updates for 10-year facilities and streets plans. The session also includes a review of the Enclave residential housing concept plan.

• Draft 10 Year Facilities Plan Update
• Draft 10 Year Streets Plan Update
• Enclave / Residential Housing Concept plan review

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 City Council will review planning for a future Public Services Department facility and a related purchase agreement. The body is also deciding on several consent items, including street closures for Steamboat Days 2025 and a final payment for the Lions Park project.

• Final payment of $18,514.98 to BKJ Land Company for the Lions Park Project
• Resolution 123-25 to close city streets for Steamboat Days 2025
• Distribution of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for The Enclave Project
• Municipal Water Services Agreement with Gary Tadsen
• Resolution 121-25 to accept a donation to the Carver Fire Department from the Darwin and Donna Stapleton Family

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 Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider routine consent items and hold a closed session regarding land acquisition for a future Public Services facility. The meeting includes a report from Carver County Commissioner John Fahey.

• Payment of $162,817.84 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for Creekside Park Improvements
• Temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Carver Lions during Steamboat Days
• Resolution 120-25 regarding a donation to the Fire Department
• Closed session to consider land purchase for Public Services facility (PIDs 040260300 and 040120900)

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 City Council will hold a work session to discuss future bus transit options with METRO Transit. The body will also review a draft 10-year staffing plan update and the employee pay scale for 2026.

• Future Bus Transit Discussion / METRO Transit
• Draft 10 Year Staffing Plan Update
• 2026 Employee Pay Scale

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)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, has been cancelled.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review several planning initiatives. Discussions include a Housing Action Plan and a needs assessment for public services space.

• Housing Action Plan
• Public Services Space Needs Assessment
• Preliminary Bus Transit Discussion regarding Carver Station

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)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding United Properties Industrial Development in TIF District 1-11. The body will also discuss the Great River Energy Laketown Transmission Line Project and consider easements for the Carver Levee Reconstruction Project.

• Public hearing: TIF District 1-11 / United Properties Industrial Development
• Discussion: Great River Energy / Laketown Transmission Line Project
• Closed session: Easement purchases for Carver Levee Reconstruction Project
• Resolution 117-25: City Manager attendance at the ICMA Annual Conference
• Memorandum of Understanding with Dahlgren Township for environmental review

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)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Carver Planning Commission will convene at Carver City Hall to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from April 17, 2025. The session will focus on new business, including a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposal from United Properties, and old business regarding Special Regulations Zoning Code updates.

• Review United Properties TIF proposal (United Properties TIF.PDF)
• Discuss Special Regulations Zoning Code Work (SPECIAL REGULATIONS ZONING CODE WORK.PDF)

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 City Council will discuss the Summergate Annexation and review several infrastructure payment requests. The meeting includes approvals for transit and event contracts and a labor agreement amendment.

• Summergate Annexation
• Two payments to Killmer Electric Company, Inc. for 2024 Utility Improvements totaling $439,537.45
• Payment of $165,551.45 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for 3rd Street West Bridge Replacement
• Payment of $103,979.40 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for Creekside Park Improvements
• Contracts for Steamboat Days fireworks and SouthWest Transit Prime Service

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)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Work Session scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will consider a request to use composite and aluminum materials for decking and handrails at 208 Broadway. The body will also discuss a potential partnership with the nonprofit Carver on the Minnesota.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 208 Broadway regarding composite and aluminum decking/handrail replacement
• Follow-up presentation regarding partnership with Carver on the Minnesota

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 Work Session

The Carver City Council work session scheduled for June 2, 2025, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a community listening session regarding space needs for public services. The body will also consider routine consent items, including a donation for community event fireworks.

• Community Listening Session on Public Services Space Needs
• Resolution 115-25: $12,000 donation from Carver Lions for Steamboat Days fireworks

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 Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Laketown Transmission Line. The body will also conduct project kick-offs for the 2026 budget and the 10-year financial plan update for 2026–2035.

• Laketown Transmission Line discussion
• Project kick-off for 10 Year Financial Plan Update (2026–2035)
• Project kick-off for 2026 Budget
• Monthly Sheriff's Office Report from Liaison Deputy Tyler Nelson

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 City Council will consider a 2025 amendment to the Strategic Plan and a change order for the Creekside Park sanitary sewer extension. The body will also review several consent items including liquor license renewals and fire department funding.

• Pay request to Kue Contractors for the FS/PS Project in the amount of $42,556.20
• Domestic Well Interference Agreements for 4460 Spring Creek Drive, 3535 Big Woods Boulevard, and 5135 Kreekwood Road in Chaska
• Resolution 114-25 to transfer public safety funds for fire department turnout gear
• Approval of Creekside Park dog park rules
• Liquor license renewals for 2025-2026

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

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council will discuss and potentially act on a sign ordinance update, award a bid for the 2025 Street Maintenance Project, approve a trunk fee agreement for Summergate, and consider a design services proposal for the Southwest Utilities Extension Project. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and a $199,252.05 pay request to Kue Contractors for the FS/PS Project.

• Sign Ordinance discussion
• Bid award for 2025 Street Maintenance Project
• Summergate Trunk Fee Agreement
• Proposal for design services for Southwest Utilities Extension Project
• Pay Request No. 7 to Kue Contractors for $199,252.05 (FS/PS Project)

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 Carver City Council will hold a work session to review draft rules for the Creekside Dog Park and a revised draft action plan for the city's strategic plan. No final votes are expected; these are discussion items.

• Draft Creekside Dog Park Rules for discussion
• Revised Draft Action Plan for the city's Strategic Plan

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 Carver City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $58,500 road patch contract with Bituminous Roadways Inc. on Old Carver Road and a resolution calling a public hearing to establish TIF District No. 1. The council will also receive the 2024 audit presentation from Abdo. No separate public hearings are listed, and the business items section is blank.

• Approve proposal from Bituminous Roadways Inc. for $58,500 for road patch on Old Carver Road
• Adopt Resolution 112-25 calling a public hearing on proposed TIF District No. 1
• Receive 2024 audit presentation from Steve McDonald of Abdo
• Approve minutes from April 7, 2025 work session and regular meeting
• Approve claims (document 7.3)

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 City Council will hold a work session to review a draft strategic plan and goal setting report. Members will also discuss a public services space study and review liquor license fees for 2026.

• Review of liquor license fees for 2026
• Discussion of Public Services Space Study
• Review of Draft Strategic Plan and Goal Setting Report
• Sheriff's Office Report from Deputy Tyler Nelson

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 Planning Commission will meet to discuss and hold a public hearing regarding the city's sign code. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 20, 2025 session.

• Public hearing on Sign Code presented by Community Development Director Erin Smith

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 Carver Heritage Preservation Commission will hold a procedural meeting on April 8, 2025, to elect a chair and vice-chair and receive an overview presentation on the commission's role and responsibilities. No specific business items or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Election of chair and vice-chair for the commission
• Presentation on HPC Commission Overview
• Presentation by Carver on the Minnesota (item incomplete in agenda)
• Approval of January 14, 2025 minutes

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 Work Session

This work session agenda includes a series of department environment scans as part of the city's strategic planning process. Representatives from the Sheriff's Office, Fire Department, Administration, Community Development, Engineering and Public Services, Finance, and City Manager will each present. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is informational only.

• Sheriff's Office environment scan by Commander Mike Wollin
• Fire Department environment scan by Fire Chief Cally Trimbo
• Community Development environment scan by Director Erin Smith
• Engineering and Public Services environment scan by Director Andrew Simmons and City Engineer Aaron Schmidt
• Finance environment scan by Finance Director Lynn Tschudi

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)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council will discuss and potentially act on two development concept plans: Summerfield and Enclave. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as well maintenance ($91,054), street maintenance project bidding, fire station payments, and a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council.

• Approve scope of services from Traut Companies for Well 3 maintenance at $91,054
• Approve plans and bid advertisement for the 2025 Street Maintenance Project
• Approve final payment of $19,045.44 to Minger Construction for the 2023 Utility Improvements Project
• Approve three pay requests to Kue Contractors for the fire station project totaling $319,588.20
• Enter into an amended grant agreement for the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act with the Metropolitan Council

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)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider two concept plans: The Enclave at Carver Creek and Summerfield. Additionally, there will be a discussion on the sign ordinance. The meeting also includes election of chair and vice chair, and approval of minutes from December 12, 2024.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• The Enclave at Carver Creek Concept Plan review
• Summerfield Concept Plan review
• Sign Ordinance Discussion

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)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a grant for Riverside Park and a memorandum of understanding with Carver County for a residential organics drop site. The body will also vote on whether to waive statutory liability limits.

• Great River Greening Grant for Riverside Park
• Residential Organics Drop Site Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Carver County
• Decision to NOT WAIVE Statutory Liability Limits
• Approval of claims

The Carver City Council approved a motion to sign a letter of support for an ENRTF proposal in partnership with Great River Greening for the redevelopment of Riverside Park. The grant request has a total project budget of $100,000, with the City matching $20,000 from park dedication funds. The consent agenda was also approved, including minutes, claims, a residential organics drop site MOU with Carver County, and a decision not to waive statutory liability limits. The council received updates on the Strategic Plan and various communications.

• Approved letter of support for ENRTF proposal with Great River Greening for Riverside Park redevelopment (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, organics drop site MOU, and not waiving liability limits (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 PM (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to preview the Enclave project and discuss rules for the Creekside Park dog park. The meeting also includes a strategic plan update and the introduction of two new public services employees.

• Enclave Project Preview
• Creekside Park / Dog Park Rules
• Strategic Plan Update
• Welcome for Jordan Wolke, Public Services Utilities Superintendent
• Welcome for Andrew Simmons, Director of Public Services and Engineering

The Carver City Council held a work session on March 17, 2025, with no formal votes or decisions. They welcomed new employees, received updates on upcoming items like the United Properties TIF hearing and strategic planning, discussed the skate park status, and reviewed draft dog park rules. The strategic plan update was postponed to the regular meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Adjourned by unanimous vote at 6:52 PM

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council will consider three sets of parking restrictions (cul-de-sac, municipal lot, on-street) and discuss an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the United Properties Industrial Project. Other business includes a Memorandum of Understanding for a certified levee project, appointments to the Heritage Preservation and Planning Commissions, and a resolution of support for the Minnesota River Congress. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes, claims, and a SHIP grant agreement with Carver County.

• Cul-De-Sac Parking Restrictions
• Municipal Lot Parking Restrictions
• On-Street Parking Restrictions
• United Properties Industrial Project: Environmental Assessment Worksheet
• Memorandum of Understanding - Certified Levee Project

The Carver City Council approved three parking ordinances: restrictions for cul-de-sacs (Ordinance 03-2025), city-owned lots (Ordinance 04-2025), and on-street parking with a 48-hour limit (Ordinance 05-2025), the latter passing 3-2. The council also approved a resolution for the United Properties industrial project's environmental assessment, a memorandum for the Certified Levee Project, and made several commission appointments. One Planning Commission appointment failed due to lack of a second.

• Adopted Ordinance 03-2025 restricting parking in public cul-de-sacs (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 04-2025 restricting parking in city-owned lots (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 05-2025 restricting on-street parking with 48-hour limit (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 110-25 for United Properties environmental assessment (unanimous)
• Approved execution of HUD/SHPO memorandum for Carver Levee Project (unanimous)
• Appointed Tim Guerre to Heritage Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Krista Goedel to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Janski to Planning Commission board member (3-2)

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Public Services Space Study and receive a preview of the Summerfield Project. No formal votes are expected. Councilmember Erik Perschmann will participate remotely from Pierre, South Dakota.

• Discussion of the Public Services Space Study (presented by City Manager Brent Mareck)
• Preview of the Summerfield Project (presented by Community Development Director Erin Smith)

The Carver City Council work session on March 3, 2025, was informational only. The council heard a presentation on the Public Services space needs assessment by Oertel Architects and received updates from the City Manager on various projects. No formal decisions were made; the Summerfield Project Preview was postponed to the regular meeting.

• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Carver City Council solely to conduct interviews for the Heritage Preservation Commission and the Planning Commission. No legislative decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Interviews for Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) applicants
• Interviews for Planning Commission applicants

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several routine consent items, including equipment purchases for the fire department and repairs to the Carver Creek Lift Station. The body will also consider a temporary liquor license and final payments for street improvements.

• Purchase of a SCBA Fill Station from Alex Air Apparatus for $80,726.50
• Replacement of radiator and water pump on Carver Creek Lift Station generator for $21,824.76
• Final payment of $43,898.55 to Valley Paving, Inc. for 2024 Street Improvements Project
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Carver Black Sox for April 11, 2025
• Hauling services agreement with Suburban Waste Services for May 17, 2025 Clean-Up Day

The Carver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a $21,824.76 quote for generator repairs, purchasing a SCBA fill station for $80,726.50, approving a temporary liquor license for the Carver Black Sox, and adopting resolutions for donations and surplus property. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:10 PM.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted Ziegler Companies quote for radiator/water pump replacement on Carver Creek lift station generator - $21,824.76
• Approved purchase of SCBA fill station from Alex Air Apparatus - $80,726.50
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Carver Black Sox for April 11, 2025
• Approved hauling services agreement with Suburban Waste Services for Clean-Up Day on May 17, 2025
• Approved final payment request No. 4 to Valley Paving, Inc. - $43,898.55 for 2024 Street Improvements Project
• Adopted Resolution 106-25 accepting donation from Chanhassen/Chaska Football Association for SaveStation Tower/Public Access Defibrillator
• Adopted Resolution 107-25 accepting donation from MN DNR Rural Fire Program for 200 tourniquets

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, the Minnesota River Congress, and the Carver County Sheriff's Office regarding the City's work plan. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.

• Presentation by Metropolitan Mosquito Control District on mosquito control efforts
• Presentation by Minnesota River Congress on river-related initiatives
• Presentation on City of Carver Work Plan by Carver County Sheriff's Office

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They requested that commission interview questions be sent to applicants before the February 24 interviews. Presentations were given by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District and Minnesota River Congress, with a draft resolution on storm water storage to be considered at the March 3 meeting. Feedback on the Sheriff's Office work plan will be shared with the county.

• Requested commission interview questions be sent to applicants in advance of Feb. 24 interviews
• Received Metropolitan Mosquito Control District presentation (no action)
• Received Minnesota River Congress request; draft resolution to be considered March 3
• Reviewed Sheriff's Office work plan; feedback to be shared

Heritage Preservation Commission

The February 11, 2025 meeting of the Carver Heritage Preservation Commission has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM was cancelled

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council will consider consent agenda items including a $24,961 generator maintenance contract and multiple payments to Killmer Electric for infrastructure projects. Business items include a discussion of Carver Creek Lift Station pumps and a proposed engine braking ordinance. Immediately following, the Carver Economic Development Authority will review and potentially approve a Downtown Restoration Loan Program application from the Dog House Bar at 313 North Broadway.

• Potential approval of a Downtown Restoration Loan Program application from the Dog House Bar at 313 North Broadway
• Three-year customer support agreement with Ziegler Power Systems/CAT for generator maintenance, $24,961.09
• Pay App No. 7 to Killmer Electric for the 2022 Infrastructure Improvements Project, $143,930.12
• Ordinance discussion on vehicle engine braking/noise regulations
• Reimbursement agreement for a feasibility report with the Estate of Joseph J Wickenhauser and Eastern Carver County Schools

The Carver City Council adopted Ordinance 02-2025 amending the city code on excessive vehicle noise to assist enforcement of engine-braking complaints, and approved a $150,947.35 quote from Minnesota Pump Works to replace two pumps at the Carver Creek Lift Station. The consent agenda was approved, including a $24,961.09 generator maintenance agreement and multiple payments to Killmer Electric. The Carver Economic Development Authority approved a $2,500 forgivable loan to Brian Charles Properties LLC for the Dog House Bar under the Downtown Restoration Loan Program.

• Adopted Ordinance 02-2025 amending Section 46-122 on excessive vehicle noise (all ayes)
• Approved $150,947.35 quote from Minnesota Pump Works for Carver Creek Lift Station pump replacement (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including $24,961.09 generator maintenance agreement with Ziegler Power Systems/CAT (all ayes)
• Approved Pay App No. 7 to Killmer Electric for $143,930.12 for 2022 Infrastructure Improvements Project (consent)
• Approved Payment Request No. 1 to Killmer Electric for $14,618.60 for 2024 Utility Improvements Project (consent)
• Approved Payment Request No. 2 to Killmer Electric for $56,618.50 for 2024 Utility Improvements Project (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 105-25 accepting donations from Ben Klimek Family to Carver Fire Department (consent)
• Approved $2,500 forgivable loan to Brian Charles Properties LLC for Dog House Bar under Downtown Restoration Loan Program (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss various municipal regulations. The agenda focuses on parking rules for municipal lots, cul-de-sacs, and streets, as well as sign regulations.

• HOA request for closure of Carver Bluffs Parkway
• Municipal parking lot regulations
• Cul-de-sac parking regulations
• On-street parking regulations
• Sign regulations

The City Council held a work session where no formal decisions were made. They reviewed draft ordinances for municipal parking lots, cul-de-sac parking, and on-street parking, with plans to bring them to the March 3, 2025 meeting for adoption. The Carver Bluffs Parkway HOA closure request was tabled, and sign regulations were carried over to the regular meeting.

• Tabled Carver Bluffs Parkway HOA closure request
• Reviewed draft municipal parking lot ordinance for March 3 adoption
• Reviewed draft cul-de-sac parking ordinance for March 3 adoption
• Reviewed draft on-street parking ordinance for March 3 adoption
• Carried over sign regulations to regular meeting
• Scheduled commission interviews for February 24

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review the Cannabis Regulatory Authority and the city's 2025 legislative priorities. The body is also considering payments for infrastructure projects including a bridge replacement and water tower reconditioning.

• Payment of $290,633.63 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for the 3rd Street W. Bridge Replacement Project
• Final payment of $36,968.75 to Tanksco, Inc. for the Water Tower #2 Reconditioning Project
• Discussion on Cannabis Regulatory Authority
• Review of 2025 Legislative Priorities

The Carver City Council adopted Ordinance 01-2025 amending Chapter 10 of the City Code to regulate cannabis and hemp businesses, including retail registration, zoning certification, and temporary events. They also adopted Resolution 103-25 to publish the ordinance by title and summary, and adopted the 2025 Legislative Priorities to be sent to state legislators. Parking regulation discussions were continued to a future meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 01-2025 amending Chapter 10 on cannabis and hemp businesses (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 103-25 authorizing publication of Ordinance 01-2025 by title and summary (all ayes)
• Adopted 2025 Legislative Priorities for the City of Carver (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and payments for water tower and bridge projects (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council holds a work session to discuss a zoning ordinance update and draft ordinances regulating parking and engine braking. No formal votes are planned; the session is for discussion and staff input.

• Zoning Ordinance Update – presentation by Community Development Director Erin Smith
• Draft Ordinances on Parking and Engine Braking Regulations – presented by City Manager Brent Mareck

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They received updates from the City Manager on multiple projects and provided feedback on the Planning Commission's draft update to Chapter 50 of the City Code. The draft ordinances on parking and engine braking were moved to the regular meeting due to time constraints.

• Provided feedback on Chapter 50 zoning ordinance update (no vote)
• Moved parking and engine braking draft ordinances to Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property alteration. The body is considering a request to replace a front entry door with a fiberglass door of the same size.

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for 112 4th Street West to replace front entry door with fiberglass door

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a fiberglass front entry door at 112 4th Street West, as presented. The commission also approved the November 12, 2024 minutes. City Manager Mareck reported that SHPO requested removal of non-historic vignettes from the levee project, while block and brick will be maintained.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fiberglass front door at 112 4th Street West (all ayes)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (all ayes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Carver City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM. They are set to discuss a petition for annexation from JCP Holding and authorize plans and specifications for the 2025 Street Maintenance Project. Routine consent items include approval of previous meeting minutes, claims, and the 2024 Pay Equity Report.

• Petition for annexation from JCP Holding
• Authorization of plans and specs for 2025 Street Maintenance Project
• Adoption of Resolution 101-25 (Organization)
• Approval of 2024 Pay Equity Report
• Strategic Plan Update

The Carver City Council approved the annexation of a 29-acre parcel at 12280 Jonathan Carver Parkway into the city, as requested by JPC Holdings and United Properties for industrial development. The council also adopted Resolution 101-25, appointing members to boards and committees, and authorized preparation of plans for the 2025 street maintenance projects. The strategic plan and parking ordinance discussions were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved annexation of 29-acre parcel at 12280 Jonathan Carver Parkway (Resolution 102-25, all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 101-25 appointing councilmembers to boards and committees (all ayes)
• Authorized preparation of plans and specifications for 2025 street maintenance projects (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and 2024 Pay Equity Report (all ayes)
• Approved agenda as presented (all ayes)

City Council Work Session

The Carver City Council will hold a work session to discuss several topics including a review of cannabis dispensary registration, vehicle parking and operations, and the city's 2025 legislative priorities. The council will also welcome new Finance & Utilities Technician Ashley Ullevig and receive an update on the Carver Creek Lift Station. Prior to the work session, an Oath of Office will be administered to newly elected Council Members Kristy Mock and Kayla Pascoe.

• Oath of Office for Council Member Elects Mock and Pascoe at 5:00 PM
• Welcome of new Finance & Utilities Technician Ashley Ullevig
• Review of Carver Creek Lift Station infrastructure
• Discussion of cannabis dispensary registration
• Review of 2025 legislative priorities

The Carver City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a proposed pump replacement at the Carver Creek Lift Station, reviewed draft language for a cannabis dispensary registration ordinance, and provided feedback on vehicle parking and operations. The 2025 Legislative Priorities document was reviewed and will be revised. All items were carried forward for further discussion or consideration at upcoming meetings.

• Invited Scott Sparlin to a future work session to discuss Minnesota River initiative
• Carried over vehicle parking and operations discussion to the Regular meeting
• Directed staff to revise 2025 Legislative Priorities based on feedback
• Adjourned at 6:51 PM (all ayes)