Le Sueur
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Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee (RPAC)
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will review staff reports on park facility status and summer programming. The body is discussing the ongoing management of community center services and monitoring a liner separation issue at the city pool.
- ADA improvements at American Legion park with a total project cost of $432,660
- Bruce Frank Field renovations including $118,595 for infield regrading and outfield mowing
- Postponed repair of the city pool liner until after the current season
- Purchase of 17 replacement football helmets funded by Lions Club and United Fund
- Placement recommendations for restored Green Giant pea and corn statues
Last 30 days
Fire Service Commission
The commission will approve prior minutes, discuss old/new business, and hear the fire chief's report on a FEMA grant for radios, $3,225 for thermal imaging cameras, arrival of a new grass rig, and hose cart refurbishment. Year-to-date fire calls at 48; Derrynane Township gains 6.5 sections from BP Fire. Three new firefighters passed classes; open house set for July 11.
- FEMA grant submitted for new handheld radios
- $3,225 for new Thermal Imaging Cameras
- New Grass Rig has arrived
- Hose Cart redone, paid by LS Fire Endowment/Knight of Columbus
- Derrynane Township gained 6.5 sections from BP Fire
Economic Development Authority (EDA)
The Le Sueur Economic Development Authority will meet to approve a list of disbursements totaling $71,138.58 and accept the monthly financial report. No new business items are listed, making the meeting largely procedural with staff updates on ongoing projects.
- Approve disbursements: $71,138.58 including TIF payments and legal fees
- Accept monthly financial report through May 31, 2026
- Receive staff update on Park Elementary surplus auction and housing development
- Update on multi-family housing development along Kingsway Drive
City Council
The council will hold the second and final reading of Ordinance 620, which would allow keeping chickens within city limits. They will also discuss the citywide stormwater management plan, vote on a labor agreement with IUOE Local 49, and approve an emergency polling place location change. Consent agenda items include routine approvals of minutes, disbursements, and a Main Street closure for a benefit event.
- Second reading of Ordinance 620 to allow keeping chickens
- Citywide Stormwater Management Plan adoption
- Resolution R2026-037: IUOE Local 49 PWFA labor agreement
- Resolution R2026-039: emergency polling place change
- Resolution R2026-032 and R2026-033: fund transfers, including Public Safety Aid
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance 620 to update regulations for keeping chickens in residential areas. The commission will also review the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and specific zoning districts.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 620: proposes allowing 1-5 hens based on lot size (starting at 7,500 sq ft) and requiring a 1-year license
- Review of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Review of P and UR Zoning Districts
- Oath of office for new commissioner Bob Chaussee
City Council
The City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, disbursements, permits, and a planning commission appointment. Two resolutions were passed: one for a nuisance lawn service agreement with Randy Stuber, and another to accept an AmeriCorps GreenCorps member for urban forestry and stormwater work. After a closed session, the council directed staff to negotiate a lease agreement and work with an asphalt contractor for a specific parcel.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, disbursements, bingo application, pay application, gambling permit, and planning commission appointment (6-0)
- Approved resolution R2026-028 for nuisance lawn service agreement with Randy Stuber (6-0)
- Approved resolution R2026-031 to accept AmeriCorps GreenCorps member (6-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss real property parcel 21.800.3385 (6-0)
- Directed staff to negotiate lease agreement and work with asphalt contractor for parcel 21.800.3385 (6-0)