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Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council
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July 21, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
July 21, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 93255189#
1. Note: First Ward Alderman Mike Schwartz will be attending the
City Council meeting via Teams Meeting from a residence located
at 5040 Thunder Ridge Road in Cheyenne, Wyoming and will be
accessible to the public
2. Pledge of Allegiance:
3. Call to Order:
4. Roll Call/Quorum:
5. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
6. Changes to the Agenda:
7. Approval of the Agenda:
8. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
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item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
Street Committee
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STREET COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, July 13, 2026
Jackson City Hall Council Chambers
The City of Jackson Street Committee met in the Council Chambers of the
Jackson City Hall at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026. Those attending included
Street Committee members Shawn Foster, Nathan Peterson and Joe Pell. Also
attending was Public Works Director Tony Oxborough and Recording Secretary
Dave Maschoff. (A quorum of the Street Committee was present.)
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT VENDOR SELECTION
Public Works Director Tony Oxborough explained the City of Jackson is looking
to implement a Pavement Management Plan to supplement previously completed
water and sewer planning for the purpose of developing a more robust capital plan
for infrastructure outlay. Oxborough said the cost to implement a Pavement
Management Plan will be approximately $50,000.
Oxborough said the benefits of a Pavement Management Plan is that it builds a
long-term plan that goes from the current City Council to the next Council and then
to the following Council because this is a 10-year plan for street improvements and
reconstruction.
Oxborough noted a Pavement Management Plan would be mixed in with the
City’s Water and Sewer Model which he will be receiving soon. He mentioned that a
City Financial Management Plan is also currently being worked on.
Oxborough said the Pavement Management Plan, Water and Sewer Model and
Financial Management Plan will be like three master plans to assist with fu
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve routine agenda items and election judge appointments
The Jackson City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda of routine business, including financial reports, minutes, and personnel contracts. The body will also vote to appoint election judges for the upcoming August 11th Primary Election and consider a quote for a new shelter house at Dumont Park.
- Approve 2026 and 2027 Public Works and Utilities Department Employee Contract Agreement
- Approve quote for Dumont Park Shelter House Project
- Resolution No. 21-0726 - Appointing Election Judges for August 11, 2026 Primary Election
- Approve City Cannabis and Hemp Retail Permit for Luverne Brew Partners LLC
- Approve waiving water hook-up fee for Lucas Beseke on Moore Street
councilelectionsbudgetcontractspermitsutilities
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July 7, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 62578242#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where a
maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the Council on a subject
which is not part of the meeting agenda. Persons wishing to speak must register in
person with Dave Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each. The Council may not
take action or reply at the time of the statement but will give direction to staff at the
end of the meeting regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and an affirmative
vote of a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item(s) will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Council under
"8" below. These Consent Agenda items will also include motions approved by
Committees, Commissions and Boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
AP Council Report - 07.07.2026.pdf
b. Minutes
June 16, 2026 Jackson City Council Minutes.pdf
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c. Resolution No. 21-0726 - A resolution app
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Meeting Minutes
Jackson City Council
July 7, 2026
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers of
City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with the meeting called to order
by Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the following persons were present in-
person, Mayor Marcus Polz and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz, Shawn
Foster, Nathan Peterson, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-person
were City Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney Brad Anderson, City Office
Accountant Brenda Fischer, Public Works Director Tony Oxborough, City
Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff and Justin Lessman of the Jackson
County Pilot. (A quorum of the City Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order. He
said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Polz said the Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where a
maximum of three people will be allowed to address the Council on a subject
which is not a part of the meeting agenda.
Mayor Polz said persons wishing to speak must register in-person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting.
Unscheduled
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Council
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June 16, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
June 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00am CDT
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 18935804#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where a
maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the Council on a subject
which is not part of the meeting agenda. Persons wishing to speak must register in
person with Dave Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each. The Council may not
take action or reply at the time of the statement but will give direction to staff at the
end of the meeting regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent agenda are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and an affirmative
vote of a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item(s) will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Council under
"8" below. These Consent Agenda items will also include motions approved by
Committees, Commissions and Boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
AP Council Report - 06.16.2026.pdf
b. Minutes
June 8, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes.pdf
Trail Committee Notes- June 2026.pdf
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Park Bo
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Meeting Minutes
Jackson City Council
June 16, 2026
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with the
meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Shawn Foster. On the roll call,
the following persons were present in-person, Mayor Pro Tem Shawn
Foster and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz, Shawn Foster, Nathan
Peterson, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-person were City
Attorney Brad Anderson, City Office Accountant Brenda Fischer, City
Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff and Justin Lessman of the
Jackson County Pilot. (Mayor Marcus Polz and City Administrator Bret
Heitkamp were absent.) (A quorum of the City Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Shawn Foster announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be
recited before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those
attending the meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Foster called the regular meeting of the Jackson City
Council to order. He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were
present. Foster noted Mayor Marcus Polz and City Administrator Bret
Heitkamp were absent.
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OPEN FORUM
Mayor Pro Tem Foster said the Open Forum is a portion of the Council
meeting where a maximum of three people will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Fos
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Planning Zoning Commission
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JACKSON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
June 8, 2026
Jackson City Hall Council Chambers
The City of Jackson Planning and Zoning Commission met on Monday,
June 8, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Jackson City
Hall. Attending were Planning and Zoning Commission members
Chairman Nathan Peterson, Mike Schwartz, Dennis Hample, Brad Tusa,
and Chuck Dunker. Also attending was Ann and Robert Thompson, Jim
Nesseth and Tamara Erickson, Mike Baker and Zoning Administrator and
Recording Secretary Dave Maschoff. (Planning Commission member Tim
Beck was absent.) (A quorum of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
present.)
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Nathan Peterson called the
meeting to order.
APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 8, 2025, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING
Peterson entertained a motion to approve the minutes from the December
8, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
HAMPLE/TUSA moved and it was unanimously carried to approve the
minutes from the December 8, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE VARIANCE APPLICATION OF ANN
THOMPSON REGARDING THE SETBACK FROM THE STREET RIGHT OF WAY
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW GARAGE ON HER PROPERTY AT 312
STATE STREET IN JACKSON. THOMPSON PROPOSED TO CONSTRUCT A 24-
FOOT BY 30-FOOT GARAGE ON AN EXISTING CONCRETE SLAB REPLACING
AN OLD GARAGE THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED. THE PROP
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
City Council
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June 2, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
June 2, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 57263164#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will bbe no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include motions approved by Committees,
Commissions and Boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
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AP Council Report - 06.02.2026.pdf
b. Minutes
May 19, 2026 Jackson City Council Minutes.pdf
c. Electric Department
June Report 2026 - Elec
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Meeting Minutes
Jackson City Council
June 2, 2026
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with the
meeting called to order by Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the
following persons were present in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and
Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz, Shawn Foster, Nathan Peterson, Joe
Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-person were Interim City
Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney Brad Anderson, City Office
Accountant Brenda Fischer, Public Works Director Tony Oxborough,
Economic Development Director Jack Brinkman, Jackson Fire Chief Dave
Bond, Jackson County Sheriff Shawn Haken, Pastor John Schuetz of Our
Redeemer Lutheran Church, City Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff
and Justin Lessman of the Jackson County Pilot. (A quorum of the City
Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Polz asked if there were any changes to be made to the City Council
agenda.
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Interim City Administrator Bret Heitkamp said in an attempt to provide
clarific
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Tue May 19, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider $2 million bond sale for street and utility project
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a $1,180,000 property tax abatement to help fund the 2026 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project. The body will also consider a resolution to award the sale of $2,005,000 in General Obligation Bonds for the same project.
- Public hearing for a property tax abatement of $1,180,000 for the 2026 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project
- Proposed sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, in the amount of $2,005,000
- Purchase of 309 River Street without an abstract
- Hiring of four summer help employees for Public Works
- Hiring of one part-time Casual EMT and one Apprentice EMT
infrastructurebondstax-abatementpublic-worksemsreal-estate
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May 19, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
May 19, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 47361093#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include motions approved by Committees,
Commissions and Boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
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AP Council Report - 05.19.2026.pdf
b. Minutes
Trail Committee Notes- May 2026.pdf
Park Board Meeting Minutes- May 2026.docx
May 5, 2026 Jacks
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Meeting Minutes
Jackson City Council
May 19, 2026
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with the
meeting called to order by Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the
following persons were present in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and
Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz, Shawn Foster, Nathan Peterson, Joe
Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-person were Interim City
Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney Brad Anderson, City Office
Accountant Brenda Fischer, Shannon Sweeney of David Drown
Associates, Tim Olson, Mike DeJong, Stephen Foster, Matt Thurmer, City
Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff and Justin Lessman of the
Jackson County Pilot. Joining the meeting via Teams Meeting were
Miranda Wendlandt of Abdo, Luke Ewald of Des Moines Valley Health and
Human Services and EmmaLee Krosch. (A quorum of the City Council
was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Polz said the Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where
a maximum of three people will be allowed to address the Council on
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Tue May 5, 2026
City Council
City Council to discuss municipal cannabis facility and park survey results
The City Council will review a staff response regarding the potential for a municipally licensed cannabis facility. The meeting includes decisions on airport and utility contracts, ambulance staffing, and a gambling permit for Wild Compass Environmental Education.
- Proposed municipally licensed facility for the sale and distribution of cannabis
- Five-year hangar lease renewal with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- Contract for $3,100 from Hohenstein Electric for airport hangar light fixtures
- Hiring of one Apprentice/EMR and two part-time EMTs for the Ambulance Department
- Gambling permit application for Wild Compass Environmental Education at 300 West Ashley Street
cannabisairportambulanceparksgamblingutilities
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May 5, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 91976028#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include motions approved by Committees,
Commissions and Boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
6:00pm
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AP Council Report - 05.05.2026.pdf
b. Minutes
April 21, 2026 Jackson City Council Minutes.pdf
c. Economic Development Office
April Dept. Head r
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Meeting Minutes
Jackson City Council
May 5, 2026
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with the
meeting called to order by Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the
following persons were present in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and
Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz, Shawn Foster, Nathan Peterson, Joe
Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-person were Interim City
Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney Brad Anderson, City Office
Accountant Brenda Fischer, Public Works Director Tony Oxborough, Luke
Ewald of Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services, Community
Health Planner Janette Simon with Des Moines Valley Health and Human
Services, Jackson Fire Chief Dave Bond, Logan Lynn, City Clerk/Council
Secretary Dave Maschoff and Justin Lessman of the Jackson County Pilot.
Joining the meeting via Teams Meeting were Bev Jandera and EmmaLee
Krosch. (A quorum of the City Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Polz said the Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where
a maximum of thr
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
Utilities Commission
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
April 27, 2026
4 p.m.
Jackson City Hall Council Chambers
A regular meeting of the City of Jackson Utilities Commission was held
in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 4 p.m. on April 27, 2026, with the
following persons present: Utilities Commission Chairman Kevin Siepker,
Vice-Chairman Mike Schwartz and Commission members Jenna
Schwartz, Sandy Phillips and Joe Marthaler. Also attending were Public
Works Director Tony Oxborough, MRES Jackson Distribution Maintenance
Supervisor Tony Nitchals, City Utilities Billing Clerk Marcy Hassing and
Recording Secretary Dave Maschoff. (Utilities Commission member John
Weland was absent.) (A quorum of the Utilities Commission was present.)
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kevin Siepker called the regular meeting of the Utilities
Commission to order. He noted a quorum of the Utilities Commission was
present.
APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 23, 2026, UTILITIES
COMMISSION MEETING
Siepker asked if there were any corrections or additions to the February 23,
2026, Utilities Commission minutes. Hearing no corrections or additions,
Siepker said the minutes were approved as read.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Electric Department
MRES Jackson Distribution Maintenance Supervisor Tony Nitchals
reported the Electric Department started removing all the wood poles that
they could on Jackson, Cush, Center, Moore and State Streets.
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Nitchals said they were slowed down a bit because of
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
Airport Commission
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
April 21, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Economic Development Office Conference Room at City Hall
The City of Jackson Airport Commission met on Tuesday, April 21,
2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Economic Development Office Conference Room
at the Jackson City Hall. Attending was Airport Commission Chairman
Chris Handevidt and Commission members Kerry Ella, Paul Clymer,
Nathan Peterson and FBO Paul Sanders. Also attending was Engineer Eric
Hanson of HDR and Recording Secretary Dave Maschoff. (Airport
Commission Member Tom Stoner was absent.) (A quorum of the Airport
Commission was present.)
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Commission Chairman Chris Handevidt called the April meeting of the
City of Jackson Airport Commission to order.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 31, 2026, AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Handevidt asked if there were any discussion, additions or corrections to
the March 31st Airport Commission meeting minutes. Hearing none, he asked
for a motion to approve the minutes.
CLYMER/PETERSON moved and it was unanimously carried to approve
the March 31, 2026, Airport Commission minutes.
UPDATE FROM ERIC HANSON OF HDR
Engineer Eric Hanson of HDR reported that this year’s planned parking lot
reconstruction and overlay of the entrance road into the airport will not be
taking place. He explained he was contacted by the FAA (Federal Aviation
Administration) office about a week before bids for the project were going to
be op
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
City Council
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April 21, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
April 21, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 73512433#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include motions approved by Committees,
Commissions and Boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
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AP Council Report - 04.21.26.pdf
Ambulance 1st Qtr Review.pdf
b. Minutes
April 7, 2026 Jackson City Council Minutes.pdf
Park Board Meeti
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Meeting Minutes
Jackson City Council
April 21, 2026
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with the
meeting called to order by Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the
following persons were present in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and
Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz, Shawn Foster, Nathan Peterson, Joe
Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-person were Interim City
Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney Brad Anderson, City Office
Accountant Brenda Fischer, Public Works Director Tony Oxborough,
Shannon Sweeney of David Drown and Associates, HDR Transportation
Project Manager Paul Sanow, Tim Olson, Cay Gjertson, Kathy Fransen,
Tyler Skow, Pastor John Schuetz of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in
Jackson, City Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff and Justin Lessman
of the Jackson County Pilot. Joining the meeting via Teams Meeting was
Luke Ewald of Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services. (A quorum
of the City Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present.
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OPEN FORUM
Mayor Polz said the O
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
City Council
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April 7, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
April 7, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 52998722#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Board of Appeal and Equalization
Jackson County Assessor Karla Nordquist and Staff from the Assessor's Office will be in
attendance.
5. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
6. Changes to the Agenda:
7. Approval of the Agenda:
8. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
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Agenda items will also include motions approved by Committees,
Commissions and Boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
A
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Meeting Minutes
Jackson City Council
April 7, 2026
The Jackson City Council met in regular session and also as a Board of
Appeal and Equalization in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 5:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with the meeting called to order by Mayor
Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the following persons were present in-
person, Mayor Marcus Polz and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz,
Shawn Foster, Nathan Peterson, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also attending
in-person were Interim City Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney
Brad Anderson, City Office Accountant Brenda Fischer, Jackson County
Assessor Karla Nordquist, County Assessor Appraiser Taylor Dunker,
Stephen Foster, Joesph Pritchard, City Clerk/Council Secretary Dave
Maschoff and Justin Lessman of the Jackson County Pilot. (A quorum of
the City Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present.
BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
Mayor Polz welcomed Jackson County Assessor Karla Nordquist and
Assessor’s Office appraiser Taylor Dunker.
Nordquist explained she was going to provide a brief overview of what the
value changes were fo
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Tue Mar 31, 2026
Airport Commission
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
March 31, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building Conference Room
The City of Jackson Airport Commission met on Tuesday, March 31,
2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Airport Arrival/Departure Building Conference
Room at the Jackson Municipal Airport. Attending was Airport
Commission Chairman Chris Handevidt and Commission members Kerry
Ella, Paul Clymer, Tom Stoner, Nathan Peterson and FBO Paul Sanders.
Also attending was Engineer Eric Hanson of HDR and Recording Secretary
Dave Maschoff. (A quorum of the Airport Commission was present.)
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Commission Chairman Chris Handevidt called the March meeting of the
City of Jackson Airport Commission to order.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 24, 2026 AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Handevidt asked if there were any discussion or corrections to the
February 24th Airport Commission meeting minutes. Hearing none, he asked
for a motion to approve the minutes.
CLYMER/STONER moved and it was unanimously carried to approve
the February 24, 2026, Airport Commission minutes.
UPDATE FROM ERIC HANSON OF HDR
Engineer Eric Hanson of HDR updated the Airport Commission members
on the plans to reconstruct the Airport’s parking lot and do an overlay of the
entrance road into the airport. Hanson explained the entrance road is in
pretty good shape so it will have an overlay and not be reconstructed.
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
City Council
Jackson Council to approve liquor store hires and park shelter construction
The Jackson City Council will consider routine items including hiring staff for the Liquor Store and Ambulance Department, renewing food truck permits, and approving a construction contract for a park shelter. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- Hire Kimberly Kolander for Liquor Store staff
- Hire Jasmine Babcock and Jacalyn Garms as part-time EMTs
- Approve construction management agreement for Dumont Park Shelter House
- Approve temporary liquor license for Fire Department dance
- Renew food truck vendor permits
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March 17, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
March 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 64692798#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include motions approved by Committees,
Commissions and Boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
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b. Minutes
March 3, 2026 Jackson City Council Minutes.pdf
Trail Committee Notes- March 2026.pdf
Februa
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Meeting Minutes
Jackson City Council
March 17, 2026
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall and also by Teleconference and Teams Meeting at
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with the meeting called to order by
Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the following persons were present
in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz,
Shawn Foster, Nathan Peterson, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also attending
in-person were Interim City Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney
Brad Anderson, Stephen Foster, Pastor Ted Carnahan of Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church in Jackson, City Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff
and Justin Lessman of the Jackson County Pilot. (A quorum of the City
Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Polz said the Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where
a maximum of three people will be allowed to address the Council on a
subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda. He said persons wishing to
speak must register in-person with Dave Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3
p
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Parks Recreation Board
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City of Jackson Park Board
Jackson City Hall
3/10/2026
5:30 p.m.
Attendees:
• Attendees: Luke Ewald, Mike Eddy, Michael Haeffner, Joe Pell (Jackson City Council), Nate
Peterson (Jackson City Council), Tony Oxborough (Public Works Director), Randy Shubert
(Parks/Recreation Department).
• Absent: Lynne Anderson, Mike Gilbert, Mike Gruhlke,
• Guests: Logan Lynne (Conservation presentation), John Weland (Community Gardens), Sara
Anderson (Zimmerli Park), Joann Neuenschwander (Zimmerli Park), Mike Schwanger (Dog Park
recommendations), Susan Schrader (Community Garden Club), Crystal Dehn (Pollination
requests), Kyle Dehn (Pollination requests), Jeanine (Community Garden Club)
Dog Park Area Concerns:
• Mike Shwanger shared he would like to see improvements to the dog park, improving seeding,
adding a Biffy; it was agreed that he would work with Randy on this project.
Seed Planting Requests:
• Sue shared the garden club (not related to Zimmerli Parks Community Gardens) has several
seeds available they’d like to plant throughout the community; they’d like to have seeds planted
along the trails and in parks, and even near residential signage (i.e. directional arrows near
boulevards); she would prefer not see the flowers sprayed or mowed over if planted along the
trails and in parks.
Joann Neuenschwander Letter/Zimmerli Park:
• Tony shared the city would spend $6,000 to replat the Zimmerli Park area; the foot print of the
community gardens is still on the parcel
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
City Council
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March 3, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
March 3, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 10362642#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include motions approved by Committees,
Commissions and Boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
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b. Utilities Commission Recommendation: Approve having City
Staff schedule an informal Electric Rate Study
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Meeting Minutes
Jackson City Council
March 3, 2026
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall and also by Teleconference and Teams Meeting at
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with the meeting called to order by
Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the following persons were present
in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz,
Nathan Peterson, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-person
were Interim City Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney Brad
Anderson, Public Works Director Tony Oxborough and City Clerk/Council
Secretary Dave Maschoff. (Alderman Shawn Foster was absent.) (A
quorum of the City Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present except for
Alderman Shawn Foster.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Polz said the Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where
a maximum of three people will be allowed to address the Council on a
subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda. He said persons wishing to
speak must register in-person with Dave Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3
p.m. on the Friday prior to the me
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Airport Commission
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
February 24, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building Conference Room
The City of Jackson Airport Commission met on Tuesday, February 24,
2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Airport Arrival/Departure Building Conference
Room at the Jackson Municipal Airport. Attending was Airport
Commission Chairman Chris Handevidt and Commission members Kerry
Ella, Paul Clymer, and FBO Paul Sanders. Also attending was Matt
Benson, Craig Fransen and Recording Secretary Dave Maschoff.
Attending by phone was Airport Commission member Nathan Peterson.
(Airport Commission Vice-Chairman Richard Hample was absent.) (A
quorum of the Airport Commission was present.)
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Commission Chairman Chris Handevidt called the regular meeting of the
City of Jackson Airport Commission to order.
AIRPORT FARMLAND LEASES
City Clerk Dave Maschoff reported that the current lease with C & S Farms,
Craig Fransen, is still in effect until 2027. However, he noted that Craig
Fransen is turning his airport farmland lease over to his nephew Tyler Fransen.
Maschoff said the names on the lease will need to be changed from Craig
Fransen over to Tyler Fransen. Maschoff said he’s sending the lease to City
Attorney Brad Anderson to make the changes.
Craig Fransen noted there’s also some minor adjustments in the farmland
acreage according to the FSA office. Fransen said the adjustments are very
close to the acreage that’s on the current lease
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Mon Feb 23, 2026
Utilities Commission
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
February 23, 2026
4 p.m.
Jackson City Hall Council Chambers
A regular meeting of the City of Jackson Utilities Commission was held
in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 4 p.m. on February 23, 2026, with
the following persons present: Utilities Commission Chairman Kevin
Siepker, Vice-Chairman Mike Schwartz and Commission members Jenna
Schwartz, Sandy Phillips and Joe Marthaler. Also attending were Public
Works Director Tony Oxborough, MRES Jackson Distribution Maintenance
Supervisor Tony Nitchals, City Utilities Billing Clerk Marcy Hassing and
Recording Secretary Dave Maschoff. (Utilities Commission member John
Weland was absent.) (A quorum of the Utilities Commission was present.)
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kevin Siepker called the regular meeting of the Utilities
Commission to order. He noted a quorum of the Utilities Commission was
present.
APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 26, 2026 UTILITIES
COMMISSION MEETING
Siepker asked if there were any corrections or additions to the January 26,
2026, Utilities Commission minutes. Hearing no corrections or additions,
Siepker said the minutes were approved as read.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Electric Department
MRES Jackson Distribution Maintenance Supervisor Tony Nitchals reported
on Sunday, February 1st, two 3-phase sectionalizing cabinets were struck by a
vehicle at the intersection of State Street and Riverside Drive in Jackson. He
said the wires weren’t damag
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council
Jackson City Council to consider ambulance staffing and pay changes
The City Council will review recommendations to end the Transfer Mileage Bonus and implement a 24/72 work schedule for the Ambulance Department. The body will also consider the resignation of Assistant Ambulance Director Elijah Camarillo and a license renewal for Jackson Tobacco.
- Recommendation to end the Transfer Mileage Bonus for ambulance staff
- Recommendation to implement a 24/72 ambulance work schedule by April 1, 2026
- Renewal of Edible and Beverage License for Jackson Tobacco
- Resignation of Assistant Ambulance Director Elijah Camarillo
- Payment to HDR Engineering, Inc. for $45,637.50
ambulancepublic-safetylicensingpersonnelbudget
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February 17, 2026 Jackson City Council Agenda
February 17, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 85279894#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include motions approved by committees,
commissions and boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
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STAFF REPORT-Liquor Store.docx
DEPT. ANALYSIS-Liquor Store.xlsx
c. Minutes
January 28, 2026 Ambulance Advisory Boar
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February 17, 2026
Jackson, Minnesota
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall and also by Teleconference and Teams Meeting at
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with the meeting called to order
by Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the following persons were
present in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike
Schwartz, Shawn Foster, Nathan Peterson, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also
attending in-person were Interim City Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City
Attorney Brad Anderson, City Office Accountant Brenda Fischer, Luke
Ewald of Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services, Brad Strom,
Sarah Strom, Jim Syverson, Gary Elsbecker, Paul Hargus, Paul Polz, Tim
Olson, Scott Swenson, Mark Tusa, Chris Tusa, Scott Hargus, Matt
Thurmer, Stephen Foster, Mike Baker, Doug Dean, Kim Dean, Pastor John
Schuetz of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jackson, City Clerk/Council
Secretary Dave Maschoff and Justin Lessman of the Jackson County Pilot.
Attending the meeting via Teams Meeting and Teleconference was Public
Works Director Tony Oxborough, Dr. Dave Fell, Megan Schwartz, Brandy
Adkins, Brett Larson, Bev Jandera, Kara Polz and Cynthia Newcomb. (A
quorum of the City Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Parks Recreation Board
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City of Jackson Park Board
Jackson City Hall
2/10/2026
5:30 p.m.
Attendees:
• Attendees: Luke Ewald, Mike Gruhlke, Mike Gilbert, Mike Eddy, Michael Haeffner, Joe Pell
(Jackson City Council), Nate Peterson (Jackson City Council), Tony Oxborough (Public Works
Director), Randy Shubert (Parks/Recreation Department).
• Absent: Lynne Anderson,
• Guests: Jesika Mitchell (Community Gardens),
Logan’s Presentation:
• Logan Lynn unfortunately couldn’t make the February 2026; however, he shared an introduction
via email with Luke: My name is Logan Lynn, I am 25 years old and have been a resident of
Jackson for about 6 years now. In my time here, I’ve fallen in love with the city and the
community. Two years ago, when the Des Moines river flooded the town, my wife and I went to
fill sand bags, and I was inspired by everyone’s willingness to come together and protect our
city. It made me want to do something that could bring our community together in that same
way, but for much more positive reasons. Last September I came up with an idea that I believe
could do just that. While trying to find ways to implement this idea I had conversations with the
DNR, the Jackson Land Management office, Wild Compass, and finally Luke Ewald from SHIP and
one idea evolved into many projects aimed at the growth and care of our city and members of
our community.
• Luke shared Logan’s presentation, “Restoring Jackson,” that was created from reviewing
comments on the Jackson Community Fa
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider dissolving Zimmerli Park
The City Council will discuss the dissolution of Zimmerli Park and the relocation of community gardens to a site off Torgerson Lane. The body is also reviewing a second consideration of Ordinance No. 145 regarding 2026 fees, rates, and charges.
- Second consideration of Ordinance No. 145 setting Fees, Rates and Charges for 2026
- Proposed dissolution of Zimmerli Park and relocation of community gardens to Torgerson Lane
- Approval of design concept for the Coast to Coast parking lot
- Approval of Task Number 5 for Master Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for Keul Avenue Prospect Lane
- One-Day Temporary Liquor License for Jackson Center for the Arts at 309 Second Street for February 13, 2026
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February 2, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
February 2, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 22217701#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Charges to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include motions approved by committees,
commissions and boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
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January 14, 2026 Ambulance Advisory Board Minutes.pdf
Park Board Meeting Minutes- Jan
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February 2, 2026
Jackson, Minnesota
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall and also by Teleconference and Teams Meeting at
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2026, with the meeting called to order
by Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the following persons were
present in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike
Schwartz, Shawn Foster, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-
person were Interim City Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney Brad
Anderson, City Office Accountant Brenda Fischer, Public Works Director
Tony Oxborough, Jackson Economic Development Director Jack
Brinkman, Sara Mix, Paul Hargus, Stephen Foster, Linda Titus, Sarah
Strom, Pastor John Schuetz of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jackson,
City Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff and Justin Lessman of the
Jackson County Pilot. Attending the meeting via Teams Meeting and
Teleconference was Jackson Ambulance Director Grant Landbo.
(Alderman Nathan Peterson was absent.) (A quorum of the City Council
was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present except for
Alderman Nath
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Mon Jan 26, 2026
Utilities Commission
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
January 26, 2026
4 p.m.
Jackson City Hall Council Chambers
A regular meeting of the City of Jackson Utilities Commission was held
in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 4 p.m. on January 26, 2026, with
the following persons present: Utilities Commission Chairman Kevin
Siepker, Vice-Chairman Mike Schwartz and Commission members Jenna
Schwartz, Sandy Phillips, John Weland and Joe Marthaler. Also attending
were Public Works Director Tony Oxborough, City Utilities Billing Clerk
Marcy Hassing and Recording Secretary Dave Maschoff. (MRES Jackson
Distribution Maintenance Foreman Tony Nitchals was absent.) (A quorum
of the Utilities Commission was present.)
CALL TO ORDER
Utilities Commission Chairman Kevin Siepker called the regular meeting of
the Utilities Commission to order. He noted a quorum of the Utilities
Commission was present.
APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 24, 2025, UTILITIES
COMMISSION MEETING
Siepker asked if there were any corrections or additions to the November
24, 2026, Utilities Commission minutes. Hearing no corrections or additions,
Siepker said the minutes were approved as read.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Public Works Department
Public Works Director Tony Oxborough reported first consideration of the
City’s 2026 fee schedule took place at the City Council’s January 20th meeting.
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Oxborough said included in the fee schedule is the five percent increase in
water rates, three per
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council
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Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
January 20, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 34212844#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting
where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the
Council on a subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda.
Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the
meeting. Unscheduled guests are limited to two minutes each.
The Council may not take action or reply at the tine of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately by the Council under "8" below. These Consent
Agenda items will also include motions approved by committees,
commissions and boards of the City Council.
a. Finance
6:00pm
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AP Council Report - 01202026.pdf
b. Minutes
Park Board Meeting Minutes- January 2026-1.pdf
December 16, 2025 Jackson City Council Minutes.docx.pdf
c
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January 20, 2026
Jackson, Minnesota
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall and also by Teleconference and Teams Meeting at
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with the meeting called to order
by Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the following persons were
present in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike
Schwartz, Shawn Foster, Nathan Peterson, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also
attending in-person were City Attorney Brad Anderson, City Office
Accountant Brenda Fischer, City Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff
and Justin Lessman of the Jackson County Pilot. Attending the meeting
via Teams Meeting and Teleconference were Jackson Ambulance Director
Grant Landbo, Betty Hargan, and Josh Gruhlke. (A quorum of the City
Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present.
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OPEN FORUM
Mayor Polz said the Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where
a maximum of three people will be allowed to address the Council on a
subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda. He said persons wishing to
speak must regist
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Parks Recreation Board
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City of Jackson Park Board
Jackson City Hall
1/13/2026
5:30 p.m.
Attendees:
• Attendees: Lynne Anderson, Luke Ewald, Mike Gruhlke, Mike Eddy, Michael Haeffner, , Joe Pell
(Jackson City Council), Nate Peterson (Jackson City Council), Tony Oxborough (Public Works
Director), Randy Shubert (Parks/Recreation Department).
• Absent: Mike Gilbert,
• Guests: Rhonda Brandt (Jackson Farmers Market)
Park Board By-Laws:
• Lynne shared Park Board By-Laws that date back to 1996; the Jackson Planning Commission and
Park Board will have to
Jackson Farmers Market Location for 2026:
• Luke shared the farmers market vendors are interested to go with Dann’s Island Park for the
2026 market location; it would be good to have a restroom and extra picnic tables available;
they would also like to add a farmer market signage to the location, but would need help placing
the signage (the market would cover any costs associated with this work) and the location by
the water treatment center.
• Begin promoting the farmers market through the radio, newspaper, other outlets to bring
awareness of the market and vendor recruitment; fill out event application for use of Dann’s
Island.
Farmers Market Manager:
• Bill is no longer going to be the market leader; connect with Jackson Center for the Arts Board
pertaining to market manager; discussion about having Kelsey, the senior wellness coordinator,
having her support the market.
Coast to Coast Lot:
• The preliminary cost estimate is $10
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
City Council
City Council approves contracts and appointments for 2026
The Jackson City Council will meet to approve routine financial resolutions, contracts for library HVAC repairs and generator projects, and appointments to city boards and commissions. The meeting includes a proclamation for outgoing council member Dave Lovell and a public forum for unscheduled guests.
- Approve contract with NAC Mechanical for Library HVAC System repair and maintenance
- Approve M&H Electric Generator Project for Water Fund ($33,837.72)
- Approve appointments to City Boards, Commissions, Committees for 2026
- Approve appointment and guiding principles for the Ambulance Advisory Board
- Approve designation of Jackson County Pilot as official newspaper for 2026
city-councilappointmentscontractsboardspublic-workslibrarywater
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January 6, 2026 Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
January 6, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 31238542#
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call/Quorum:
4. Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where a maximum of
three persons will be allowed to address the Council on a subject which is not a part of
the meeting agenda. Persons wishing to speak must register in person with Dave
Maschoff, Council Secretary, by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting. Unscheduled
guests are limited to two minutes each. The Council may not take action or reply at the
time of the statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting regarding
investigation of the concerns expressed.
5. Changes to the Agenda:
6. Approval of the Agenda:
7. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and an affirmative vote of
a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council member so requests, in which event the item(s) will be removed from
the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Council under "8" below. These
Consent Agenda items will also include motions approved by committees,
commissions and boards of the City Council.
a. Finance - Resolution No. 02-0126
AP Council Report 01.06.2026.pdf
b. Approve removing former City Administrator Jim Langborg as the designated
Authoriz
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January 6, 2026
Jackson, Minnesota
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall and also by Teleconference and Teams Meeting at
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with the meeting called to order by
Mayor Marcus Polz. On the roll call, the following persons were present
in-person, Mayor Marcus Polz and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz,
Shawn Foster, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-person were
Interim City Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney Brad Anderson,
City Office Accountant Brenda Fischer, Paul Hargus, Scott Hargus, Chris
Tusa, Mark Tusa, Tim Olson, Brad Strom, Sarah Strom, Matt Thurmer, Dave
Lovell, Sue Lovell, Marie Lovell, Dave Lappe, Ron Richards, City
Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff, J.P . Lawrence of the Star Tribune
and Justin Lessman of the Jackson County Pilot. (Joining the meeting via
Teams Meeting and Teleconference were Alderman Nathan Peterson,
Jackson Ambulance Director Grant Landbo, Luke Ewald of Des Moines
Valley Health and Human Services, Dr. David Fell and Megan Schwartz. (A
quorum of the City Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited
before the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the
meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order.
He noted the roll call sho
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
City Council
City Council to discuss Ambulance Advisory Board
The City Council will meet to discuss the policies, direction, and scope of duties for the Ambulance Advisory Board. The council also intends to appoint members to the board.
- Appointment of members to the Ambulance Advisory Board
- Discussion of Ambulance Advisory Board duties and policies
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January 5, 2026 Special Jackson City Council Meeting Agenda
January 5, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Dial-in: +1 888 998 2469
PIN: 86688478#
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order
3. Roll Call/Quorum
4. Changes to the Agenda:
5. Approval of the Agenda:
6. Council Discussion Items:
a. Discuss the scope of duties, direction, policies and appoint members to the
Ambulance Advisory Board
7. Adjournment
6:00pm
8:00pmEND
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January 5, 2026
Jackson, Minnesota
The Jackson City Council met in Special Session in the Council Chambers of
City Hall and also by Teleconference and Teams Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, January 5, 2026, with the meeting called to order by Mayor Marcus
Polz. On the roll call, the following persons were present in-person, Mayor
Marcus Polz and Aldermen Mark Titus, Mike Schwartz, Shawn Foster, Nathan
Peterson, Joe Pell and John Weland. Also attending in-person were Interim City
Administrator Bret Heitkamp, City Attorney Brad Anderson, City Office
Accountant Brenda Fischer, Jackson Economic Development Director Jack
Brinkman, Paul Hargus, Paul Polz, Megan Schwartz, Tim Olson, Dave Dejong,
Matt Thurmer, Stephen Foster, Dave Lappe, Kempson Cross, City
Clerk/Council Secretary Dave Maschoff, J.P. Lawrence of the Minneapolis Star
Tribune, and Justin Lessman of the Jackson County Pilot. Joining the meeting
via Teams Meeting and Teleconference were Jackson Ambulance Director
Grant Landbo, Cyndi Hanson, Dr. Dave Fell and KKOJ Radio. (A quorum of the
City Council was present.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marcus Polz announced the Pledge of Allegiance would be recited before
the City Council meeting was called to order. All those attending the meeting
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Polz called the regular meeting of the Jackson City Council to order. He
said the roll call showed all Councilmembers were present.
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