Dundas public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Dundas City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to adopt the 2026 General Fund Budget and the final 2026 property tax levy. The agenda also includes a transfer of money from the Refuse Fund to the Parks and Recreation Capital Outlay Fund, approval of a new fee schedule ordinance, and a resolution to issue 2026 gambling permits. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including a $97,770.45 disbursement and a final pay voucher for the 2025 Pond Maintenance Project.

• Resolution 2025-29: Transfer from Refuse Fund to Parks & Rec Capital Outlay Fund
• Resolution 2025-30: Approve 2025 Economic Development Authority property tax levy
• Resolution 2025-31: Adopt 2026 General Fund Budget and final 2026 property tax levy (public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-05: Amend Chapter §34.01 to adopt new fees and charges (including summary publication)
• Resolution 2025-28: Issue 2026 gambling permits to Dundas Baseball Association (224 Railway St N) and Waterford Warrior Snowmobile Club (200 Railway St N)

City Council

The Dundas City Council will review the 2026 proposed General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets during a work session and approve the Dundas Oktoberfest 2025 presentation. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine items and a public comment period.

• Approval of Consent Agenda (minutes, disbursements)
• Work session on 2026 proposed General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets
• Presentation on Dundas Oktoberfest 2025
• Approval of November 24, 2025 disbursements ($510,122.14)
• Public comment period

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider Resolution 2025-02 regarding the final 2026 budget and property tax levy. If approved, the resolution will be sent to the City Council for final consent.

• Resolution 2025-02: 2026 final budget of $20,790
• Resolution 2025-02: 2026 final property tax levy of $54,417

Planning Commission

The Dundas Planning Commission will review the annexation concept for the Bridgewater Heights Additions, a Planned Unit Development of 74 single‑family homes on a 34‑acre site. Commissioners will provide preliminary comments and decide whether to recommend the concept to the City Council for further approval. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order and approval of the agenda and minutes.

• Annexation concept review for Bridgewater Heights Additions (74 homes, 34 acres)
• Proposed rezoning to R‑1 PUD (single‑family residential) under the Comprehensive Plan
• Minimum lot size 8,450 sq ft and minimum lot width 65 ft
• Setbacks: front yard 25 ft, side yard (garage) 5 ft, side yard (house) 10 ft, street side yard 20 ft, rear yard 20 ft, street rear yard 25 ft
• Planning Commission to issue preliminary comments and recommend the concept to the City Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Dundas Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider a winter activity proposal and review the Trunk or Treat event. Announcements will include upcoming City Council meetings on November 24 and December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM, and the next park board meeting on January 13, 2026.

• Winter Activity (new business)
• Trunk or Treat (old business)
• City Council meetings – Nov 24 & Dec 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM (announcement)
• Next Park Board meeting – Jan 13, 2026 (announcement)

City Council

The Dundas City Council meeting on November 10, 2025 includes a vote on Resolution 2025‑25, which approves a tentative agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services representing the police officers bargaining unit for the 2026‑2028 calendar years. The council will also consider Resolution 2025‑26 to certify unpaid utility and storm‑water fee charges. A compensation adjustment for the City Administrator is on the agenda. The consent agenda contains routine items such as the third‑quarter 2025 financial report, a donation from Tractor Supply, and a pay voucher for TH3 and CSAH 1 intersection and trail improvements totaling $202,994.48.

• Resolution 2025‑25: Approve tentative police labor agreement (2026‑2028) with Law Enforcement Labor Services
• Resolution 2025‑26: Certify unpaid utility and storm‑water fee charges
• Consider compensation adjustment for City Administrator
• Consent agenda: third‑quarter 2025 financial report
• Consent agenda: Pay voucher for TH3 and CSAH 1 intersection and trail improvements – $202,994.48

City Council

The Dundas City Council will discuss Ordinance 2025-04, which amends Title XI to set registration fees and rules for cannabis and low‑potency hemp edible retailers. The council will also review a fence permit application for 100 1st St N and a work‑session on proposed 2026 Enterprise Fund budgets. Routine items on the consent agenda include approval of the October 13 minutes, tobacco‑license resolution 2025‑23, and a $179,094.18 disbursement report.

• Ordinance 2025-04: regulation and registration fees for cannabis retail and low‑potency hemp edible businesses
• Fence permit application for 100 1st St N
• Proposed 2026 Enterprise Fund budgets (work session)
• Resolution 2025‑23 approving 2025 tobacco licenses for Kwik Trip, Firehouse Liquor, Dawn’s Corner Bar, and MGM Wine and Spirits
• Consent agenda disbursement total of $179,094.18

City Council

The Dundas City Council will consider approving Resolution 2025-22, which sets a new deadline for write‑in candidates to request vote counting. The council will also vote on the 2026 health and dental insurance renewal and the city’s contribution to that plan. A full‑time police officer, Tyler Shellum, will be appointed, and a pay voucher for Dundas Boulevard Watermain Improvements totaling $244,259.16 will be approved.

• Approve Resolution 2025-22 Procedure for Counting Write‑In Votes for Local Elective Office
• Approve 2026 Health and Dental Insurance Renewal and City Contribution
• Appoint Tyler Shellum to the position of Full‑Time Police Officer
• Approve Pay Voucher No. 2 for Dundas Boulevard Watermain Improvements (disbursement $244,259.16)
• Consent agenda items: regular minutes and Resolution 2025-21 (part‑time police officer request) with $137,133.29 disbursement

City Council

The Dundas City Council will consider approving a contract with Epic Enterprises, Inc. for facility and park services, and will approve a resolution for a part-time police officer to join the state pension plan. The meeting also includes the approval of consent agenda items and disbursements.

• Consider Approving Contract with Epic Enterprises, Inc.
• Consider Approving Resolution 2025-21 for Police Officer Tyler Johnson
• Approval of Consent Agenda (minutes and disbursements)
• Disbursements totaling $137,133.29
• Consider Approving Market Analysis for Compensation Plan

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider and set the date for the 2025 Trunk or Treat community event. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, as well as announcements of upcoming City Council meetings and the next board meeting.

• Set date for Trunk or Treat 2025 (new business)
• Approve agenda for the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss adopting a proposed 2023 tax levy payable in 2026 and a property tax levy for the Economic Development Authority. The meeting also includes reviews of watermain improvement payments and property encroachment agreements.

• Proposed 2023 Tax Levy payable in 2026 (Resolution 2025-19)
• Proposed 2026 Economic Development Authority Property Tax Levy (Resolution 2025-20)
• Construction Pay Voucher No. 1 for Dundas Boulevard Watermain Improvements in the amount of $76,105.54
• Encroachment agreements for properties at 450 Cedar Lane, 1258 Bluff Street, and 1238 Bridgewater Parkway
• Disbursements totaling $117,517.10

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider adopting a 2026 budget and property tax levy for approval by the City Council. The proposed levy is the maximum amount allowed by Minnesota State Statutes.

• Resolution 2025-01: Proposed 2026 budget of $20,790
• Resolution 2025-01: Proposed 2026 property tax levy of $54,417

City Council

The Dundas City Council will consider approving the 2026 operating and capital budgets for the Northfield Area Fire Rescue Service (NAFRS), amending city code for tree removal, and authorizing $84,416.64 in disbursements. The meeting also includes a work session to review the proposed 2026 General Fund budget.

• Approve 2026 NAFRS Operating Budget
• Approve 2026 NAFRS Capital Budget
• Approve Ordinance 2025-03 amending Chapter 92 of City Code
• Authorize $84,416.64 in disbursements
• Review proposed 2026 General Fund Budget

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review an updated concept plan for Tower Park. This follows a previous decision to remove a trail and parking lot from the plan and the Capital Improvement Program due to high costs.

• Review of updated Tower Park Concept Plan

City Council

The Dundas City Council will meet to decide on a 2026–2031 capital improvement plan, a temporary liquor license for Chapel Brewing, and a 3-year contract with Abdo Financial Solutions. The council will also accept the second-quarter 2025 financial report and discuss a community festival resolution.

• Approve 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve Temporary Liquor License for Chapel Brewing
• Approve 3-Year Agreement with Abdo Financial Solutions
• Accept Second Quarter 2025 Financial Report ($211,807.85 disbursements)
• Approve Resolution 2025-16 Community Festival

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the City Code regarding the B-3 General Business District and B-2 District. The body is considering new requirements for the percentage of permitted exterior materials used on commercial and industrial buildings.

• Public hearing on amending Title XV, Chapter 154 of the Dundas City Code
• Proposed requirement for B-1 Districts to have at least 50% brick or stone on the front façade
• Proposed limit of 10% architectural steel and metals for street-facing façades in B-2 and B-3 Districts
• Proposed requirement for LI District façades to include at least 35% decorative materials
• Proposed requirement for GI District façades to include at least 25% decorative materials

City Council

The City Council will consider updates to the General Business District zoning and the city's Capital Assets Policy. Members will also review a quote for the 2025 sewer cleaning project and hold a work session on the proposed 2026 General Fund Budget.

• Ordinance 2025-02: Amending Chapter 154 regarding B-3 General Business District and B-2 non-retail uses
• Resolution 2025-15: Confirming rural service district status for parcels 17.10.3.00.001 and 17.15.2.25.001
• 2025 Pond Maintenance Project pay voucher for $74,170.50
• Awarding of quote for 2025 Sewer Cleaning Project
• Work session for the draft proposed 2026 General Fund Budget

City Council

The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects, including intersection and trail improvements at TH 3/CSAH 1. The body is also considering a cannabis retail registration application and a joint powers agreement with Northfield for inspection services.

• Awarding a contract for TH 3/CSAH 1 Intersection and Trail Improvements
• Approval of a Cannabis Retail Registration Application
• Joint Powers Agreement with City of Northfield for Building Official/Inspection Services
• Disbursements totaling $246,015.60
• Appointment of Charles Schneider to Public Works Assistant

City Council

The City Council will consider a request for a reasonable accommodation to allow an eight-foot fence on the boundary line of 121 Railway Street South. The body will also review the 2026 Draft Capital Improvement Plan during a work session.

• Reasonable accommodation for fence height and boundary placement at 121 Railway Street
• Encroachment agreement for property owner at 458 Cedar Lane
• Disbursements totaling $85,280.97
• Review of 2026 Draft Capital Improvement Plan

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will review the draft Capital Improvement Program and conduct a tour of city parks. The meeting includes visits to Millstone Park, Pinnacle Park, and Memorial Park.

• Review of Draft CIP including $40,000 for Millstone Park trail in 2028
• Review of Draft CIP including $40,000 for Millstone Park shelter in 2027
• Review of Draft CIP including $40,000 for Pinnacle Park shelter in 2027
• Review of Draft CIP including $75,000 for Gateway Park (Hester and 2nd St)
• Review of Draft CIP including $100,000 for Memorial Park Pedestrian Bridge Decking in 2029

City Council

The City Council will review a quote for the 2025 Reclamite Project. The body is also considering an encroachment agreement for a fence at 368 Cross Circle and approving city disbursements.

• Quote for 2025 Reclamite Project
• Encroachment Agreement for a fence at 368 Cross Circle
• Disbursements totaling $149,039.04
• Payment of $10,008.38 to Dicks Sanitation Inc for garbage services
• Payment of $2,934.00 to American Excavating Inc for Milltown watermain repair

City Council

The City Council will consider a new sidewalk policy and the repeal of an ordinance regarding sidewalk repair. The meeting includes a work session to kick off the 2026 budget and a review of liquor license renewals.

• Repeal of Ordinance 2025-01 regarding §152.04 Repair of Sidewalks
• Approval of a new Sidewalk Policy
• Liquor license renewals for businesses including Dawn’s Corner Bar and Cannon Valley Cinema 10
• Disbursements totaling $107,144.03, including $44,623.60 to Motorola Solutions for PD Radios
• Encroachment Agreement for property owners at 1371 Bridgewater Parkway

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no new or old business items listed for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Dundas City Council will consider approving a resolution to accept plans and advertise for bids for the TH 3 and CSAH 1 Intersection and Trail Improvements project. Also on the agenda: a resolution confirming a nuisance violation at 417 2nd Street N and ordering abatement, and routine consent items including the first quarter 2025 financial report and $165,841.63 in disbursements.

• Accept first quarter 2025 financial report
• Disburse $165,841.63
• Consider Resolution 2025-10 confirming nuisance violation at 417 2nd Street N and ordering abatement
• Consider Resolution 2025-11 accepting plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for TH 3 and CSAH 1 Intersection and Trail Improvements
• Announcements: upcoming meetings on May 27 and June 9; Park & Rec Advisory Board May 13; Planning Commission May 15 canceled

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a contract for the Dundas Watermain Project and naming a baseball field at Memorial Park. The meeting also includes a work session to review a proposed sidewalk policy.

• Quote for Dundas Watermain Project
• Naming the baseball field at Memorial Park as Bill Nelson Field
• Pay Voucher No 5 for Forest Ave/Depot St Project in the amount of $18,003.37
• Resolution 2025-09 to accept $147.00 in donations for the annual Easter Egg Hunt
• Disbursements totaling $195,933.26

City Council

The City Council will discuss a nuisance violation at 417 2nd St N and the purchase of 800 MHz radios. The body is also considering a $47,856.25 payment for the 2025 Pond Maintenance Project and the appointment of a seasonal public works laborer.

• Nuisance violation and abatement order for 417 2nd St N
• Pay Voucher No. 2 for 2025 Pond Maintenance Project in the amount of $47,856.25
• Appointment of Pat May to Part-Time Seasonal Temporary Laborer
• Resolution 2025-07 to retain statutory tort limits for Fiscal Year 2025
• Disbursements totaling $214,897.95

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Dundas Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on April 8, 2025, to review draft concept plans for Tower Park and the draft 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). No new business is listed. The board will also receive announcements about upcoming City Council meetings.

• Review two concept plan options for Tower Park, including trail, shelter, parking, and playground layouts
• Review draft 2026 CIP, proposing $75,000 for Tower Park improvements in 2026
• CIP includes $500,000 for a permanent traffic signal at Hester & 3rd Street and $1,000,000 for 115th Street improvements (bonding)
• CIP proposes $20,000 trail and $40,000 shelter at Millstone Park
• Upcoming City Council meetings on April 14 and 28; next park board meeting on May 13

City Council

The Dundas City Council will consider accepting the 2023 financial audit, approving street sweeping quotes, purchasing a locator with GPS, and approving a cost estimate for Well #2 rehabilitation. The meeting also includes a work session with the Rice County Engineer to discuss the Decker Avenue Corridor Study, Dundas Boulevard/County Road 78 reconstruction, and a County Road 20 update. Consent items include approving an in-kind donation waiving $215 in rental fees for the Northfield Rotary's use of Memorial Park Pavilion and disbursements totaling $62,414.94.

• Consider accepting the 2023 financial audit (unmodified opinion, no compliance findings, deficiency noted on segregation of accounting duties)
• Consider approving 2025/2026 street sweeping quotes
• Consider approving purchase of locator with GPS
• Consider approving not-to-exceed cost estimate for rehabilitation of Well #2
• Work session with Rice County Engineer on Decker Avenue Corridor Study partnership, Dundas Boulevard/County Road 78 reconstruction, and County Road 20 update

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Dundas Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the 2025 Easter Egg Hunt, Tower Park, the Emerald Ash Borer situation, and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting also includes approval of minutes and announcements of upcoming City Council meetings.

• Discuss 2025 Easter Egg Hunt
• Tower Park Update
• Emerald Ash Bohrer Update (likely Emerald Ash Borer)
• CIP Update (Capital Improvement Plan)

City Council

The Dundas City Council will consider appointing Dominic Milne to a part-time police officer position, pending successful physical and psychological evaluations. The council will also approve consent agenda items including February 24 meeting minutes and disbursements totaling $103,393.21. Reports from the city engineer and administrator will be presented.

• Appointment of Dominic Milne as part-time police officer (pending physical/psych evaluations)
• Approval of disbursements totaling $103,393.21
• Approval of regular minutes from February 24, 2025

City Council

The Dundas City Council will vote on resolutions to accept plans and order bids for two infrastructure projects: Schilling Drive sanitary sewer repairs and the Dundas Boulevard watermain. The consent agenda includes accepting $15,090.03 in donations from the Waterford Warriors Snowmobile Club and the Dundas Baseball Association, plus approving $58,613.00 in disbursements. A work session will review draft priorities for County Road 78 improvements.

• Resolution 2025-04: accepting plans and ordering bids for Schilling Drive sanitary sewer repairs
• Resolution 2025-05: accepting plans and ordering bids for Dundas Boulevard watermain project
• Resolution 2025-03: accepting $9,290.25 donation from Waterford Warriors Snowmobile Club and $5,799.78 from Dundas Baseball Association
• Disbursements approved totaling $58,613.00
• Work session to discuss draft priorities for County Road 78 improvements

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Dundas Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with a single new business item: discussion of the 2025 Easter Egg Hunt. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discuss 2025 Easter Egg Hunt

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report for 315 Railway St N and receive a project update. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes, agenda, and bills.

• Review of Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report for 315 Railway St N
• Project update on economic development activities

City Council

The City Council will discuss a land use cooperative agreement with the State of Minnesota for the Mill Towns State Trail. The body will also review routine disbursements and a payment voucher for pond maintenance.

• Resolution 2025-02: Land Use Cooperative Agreement with the State of Minnesota for the Mill Towns State Trail
• Disbursements totaling $631,456.23
• Pay Voucher No. 1 for the 2025 Pond Maintenance Project in the amount of $74,370.75

City Council

The City Council will consider providing direction to staff regarding a potential second canoe/kayak landing on the west side of the Cannon River. The body will also discuss a pedestrian crossing at Hester Street.

• Discussion of additional kayak/canoe landing site between the pedestrian bridge and Hester Street
• Recommendation regarding a pedestrian crossing at Hester Street
• Disbursements totaling $112,991.87
• Payment of $39,411.14 for John Deere Loader 344L lease
• Payment of $20,985.25 to WSB & Assoc Inc for engineering and surveying

The Dundas City Council directed staff to seek DNR confirmation that a new kayak/canoe landing on the Cannon River is permissible and to bring the item to the Park Board for review. The council also supported the Public Works Committee's recommendation for a pedestrian crossing at Hester Street, which includes signage and contacting the railroad. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Directed staff to obtain DNR written confirmation for a new kayak/canoe landing on the Cannon River
• Directed staff to bring kayak landing item to Park Board for review and comment
• Supported Public Works Committee recommendation for Hester Street pedestrian crossing improvements
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $112,991.87 disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Dundas Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting focused on procedural items (call to order, approval of agenda and minutes) and one new business item: discussion of a possible winter activity. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Discuss possible winter activity

City Council

The City Council will discuss appointing an acting mayor and members to various boards and committees. The body is also considering a request from Chapel Brewing to extend operating hours on June 21, 2025, and approving 2025 salary adjustments for non-union staff.

• 2025 salary adjustments for non-union staff based on a 3% COLA
• Request for Chapel Brewing to remain open until 11 PM on June 21, 2025
• Resolution 2025-01 designating Frandsen Bank and Trust as a depository
• Disbursements for December 4-18, 2024 totaling $113,419.70
• Disbursements for December 19 – January 8, 2025 totaling $196,331.42

The Dundas City Council approved Chapel Brewing's request to stay open until 11 PM on June 21, 2025, with the condition that outdoor live music ends by 10 PM. The council also made several appointments, including Grant Modory as Acting Mayor and various board and committee assignments. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Chapel Brewing extended hours until 11 PM on June 21, 2025, with music ending at 10 PM (unanimous)
• Appointed Grant Modory as Acting Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Gallagher to PRAB for one-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Gallagher and Mayor Switzer to MTSTJPB (unanimous)
• Appointed Modory to Planning Commission for one-year term (unanimous)
• Approved council committee assignments for Finance, HR, Public Safety, Public Works, and Business Development (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including depositories resolution, official newspaper, salary adjustments, and disbursements totaling $309,751.12 (unanimous)