Le Sueur public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority approved its meeting agenda, the minutes from the November 24 meeting, and disbursements through December 22, 2025. It also accepted the monthly financial report through November 30, 2025. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 24 minutes (6-0)
• Approved disbursements through Dec 22, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved monthly financial report through Nov 30, 2025 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved its agenda and consent agenda items. It adopted Resolution R2025-065 to dissolve the Highway 169 Corridor Coalition. The council also approved the 2026 governmental fee schedule (Ordinance 617), directed a summary publication of that ordinance (Resolution R2025-066), and authorized several fund transfers (Resolution R2025-067). All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, disbursements, etc.) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-065 to dissolve Highway 169 Corridor Coalition (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 617 setting 2026 governmental and building fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-066 directing publication of a summary of Ordinance 617 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-067 authorizing fund transfers: $945,837.51 from 2020B Street Improvement Bond to sewer fund, $472,745.92 from water fund to 2021A Bonds Fund, and $614,672.95 from CSAH 36 Street/Trail Fund to sewer fund (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 pm (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will recap the 2025 "Future of the City" report and its own 2025 work, and will discuss the 2026 work plan. It will also consider an upcoming review of the Planned Development (P) and Unified Residential (UR) zoning districts. Additionally, the commission will note upcoming member term expirations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Recap of the "Future of the City 2025" report
• Recap of 2025 Planning Commission work and presentation of the 2026 work plan
• Upcoming review of the Planned Development (P) and Unified Residential (UR) zoning districts (2026?)
• Discussion of upcoming commission member term expirations

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October 9, 2025 minutes. They also approved the proposed 2026 Planning Commission work plan to be presented to the City Council. No public hearings were held and no other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (5-0 vote)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission work plan to present to City Council (5-0 vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on Truth-In Taxation and a city charter amendment. The body is deciding on the 2026 General Fund budget, property tax levy, and utility rates for water, wastewater, electric, stormwater, and refuse.

• Resolution R2025-063: 2026 Final General Fund Budget and Final Property Tax Levy
• Resolution R2025-064: 2026 Utility Rates and Enterprise Funds Budgets
• Ordinance 616: Amending City Charter
• Ordinance 617: 2026 Governmental and Building Department Fee Schedule
• Payments for 2025 Streets & Utility Improvements, Main Street Substation, and Zion Church Utility Improvements

The council approved the 2026 final general fund budget and property tax levy, adopting a $4,144,315 budget with a 3.55% increase. It also approved the 2026 capital improvement and equipment plans, utility rate increases, updates to FMLA and Minnesota paid‑leave policies, a 5.75% city pay plan increase, and revisions to the capital asset policy. The second reading of Ordinance 616 and the related resolution were tabled for further review.

• Approved 2026 final general fund budget and property tax levy (4-2)
• Approved 2026 general fund and enterprise fund capital improvement and equipment plans (6-0)
• Approved 2026 utility rates for water, wastewater, electric, stormwater and refuse (5-1)
• Approved FMLA policy updates (6-0)
• Approved Minnesota Paid Leave Policy (6-0)
• Approved city pay plan update of 5.75% and directive for compensation study (5-1)
• Approved updates to capital asset policy thresholds (6-0)
• Tabled second reading of Ordinance 616 and related resolution R2025-062 (6-0)

Airport Commission

The commission will administer the oath of office to new commissioner Matthew Zeiher. It will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. The commission will receive an operational update on the airport from Airport Manager Joel Schmidt and an update from the airport consultant. The next meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026.

• Oath of Office for new commissioner Matthew Zeiher (administered by Chairperson Huntington)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2025 meeting
• Airport Manager & Projects Report – operational update by Joel Schmidt
• Airport Consultant Update

The commission administered the oath of office to new Commissioner Matthew Zeiher. The agenda for the December 4, 2025 meeting was approved unanimously. The minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Oath of Office administered to new Commissioner Matthew Zeiher (completed)
• Agenda approved (all voted in favor)
• Minutes of September 4, 2025 meeting approved (all voted in favor)
• Meeting adjourned (all voted in favor)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review ongoing hangar lease terms, insurance requirements, and construction updates for the city hangar. It will consider new items such as road signs and hangar numbering. The commission will discuss upcoming projects, including 2026 land acquisition and replacement of runway 13/31 PAPI, REIL, and lighting, and a 2029 main access road and parking lot reconstruction. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Hangar lease payment terms
• Certificates of insurance requirements clarification
• Construction update and leasing of City Hangar
• 2026 land acquisition and replacement of runway 13/31 PAPI, REIL, and lighting
• 2029 main access road and parking lot reconstruction

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority will approve financial disbursements and reports, and discuss the acquisition of Park Elementary and the renewal of the 2026 CEDA contract.

• Approval of disbursements through November 24, 2025
• Acceptance of monthly financial report through October 31, 2025
• Discussion of Park Elementary acquisition
• Discussion of Park Elementary Purchase Agreement Amendment
• Discussion of 2026 CEDA Contract Renewal

The Economic Development Authority approved routine items including the agenda, minutes, disbursements and the monthly financial report. It accepted the LHB TIF analysis proposal and adopted a first amendment to the purchase agreement for the former Park Elementary School to allow winterization. The board also approved the renewal of the 2026 CEDA staffing contract.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 27 minutes (6-0)
• Approved disbursements through Nov 24 (6-0)
• Accepted monthly financial report through Oct 31 (6-0)
• Accepted LHB TIF analysis proposal (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-010, first amendment to Park Elementary purchase (6-0)
• Approved 2026 CEDA contract renewal (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding interest rates and assessments for the 2025 Street Utility Improvement project. The body will also review a request for Christmas In The Valley and a payment application for the SCADA & Controls Project.

• Resolution R2025-060: Interest rate for 2025 Street Utility Improvement Project
• Resolution R2025-056: 2025 Street Utility Improvement Private Service Assessments
• Resolution R2025-061: Interest rate for delinquent utility account assessments
• Pay Application 1 for SCADA & Controls Project
• Christmas In The Valley 2025 request

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. It then adopted three resolutions that set a 3% interest rate for the 2025 street utility improvement project, authorize private service assessments for properties along the project corridor, and set a 3% interest rate for delinquent utility account assessments. Finally, the council approved in‑kind support, a parade permit, and a main‑street closure fee waiver for the Christmas in the Valley event.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes, disbursements, SCADA pay application (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-060 setting 3% interest rate for 2025 street utility improvement project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-056 authorizing private service assessments for corridor properties (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-061 setting 3% interest rate for delinquent utility account assessments (7-0)
• Approved Christmas in the Valley parade permit, main‑street closure fee waiver, and in‑kind sponsorship (7-0)

Personnel and Budget Committee

The Personnel and Budget Committee will discuss the 2026 preliminary levy update, the status of 2026 enterprise funds, and the 2026 governmental fee schedule. Additional items may be considered under "Other." No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• 2026 Prelim Levy Update
• 2026 Enterprise Funds
• 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule
• Other

The Personnel & Budget Committee reviewed the preliminary 2026 General Fund levy, which is $4,1 44,315, a 3.55% increase over 2025 and reflects a 1.25% tax rate increase. Staff also presented updated projections for 2026 enterprise funds and noted that final utility rates and budgets will be set by Council in December. A brief update on the 2026 governmental fee schedule was shared, with the ordinance to be considered by City Council on December 8. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Planning Commission

The Le Sueur Planning Commission will discuss the future of the City Forum planning and present the work plan for 2026 along with the 2025 annual report. It will also review the P and UR zoning districts and consider upcoming commission member term expirations. The meeting will set the date for the next commission meeting on December 13.

• Review of the P and UR zoning districts
• Discussion of future City Forum planning
• Presentation of 2026 work plan and 2025 annual report
• Consideration of commission member term expirations
• Scheduling of next meeting on December 13

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda as written. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Le Sueur City Council meeting on November 10, 2025 will review and vote on several resolutions, including a construction agreement with Zion United Church of Christ, certification of delinquent utility accounts, an election agreement with the county auditor, and a retirement benefit increase for volunteer fire fighters. The council will also conduct the first reading of Ordinance 616, which proposes amendments to the city charter. Additional items include routine pay applications for utility and street projects and a personnel action for a full‑time police officer.

• Resolution R2025-055 – Zion UCC Construction Agreement
• Resolution R2025-057 – Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts
• Resolution R2025-058 – Le Sueur County Auditor Election Agreement
• Resolution R2025-059 – Retirement Benefit Level Increase for LSFD Volunteer Firefighters
• Ordinance 616 – First Reading of City Charter Amendments

The council approved Resolution R2025-057 to certify delinquent utility accounts, adding $426,779.27 to the 2026 property tax rolls. It also approved a construction agreement with Zion Church, a county election administration agreement, the appointment of Jesse Wenisch as Fire Chief, a retirement benefit increase for volunteer firefighters, and the first reading of Ordinance 616 to amend the city charter. All items were adopted unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved Resolution R2025-057 certifying delinquent utility accounts ($426,779.27) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-055 Zion UCC construction agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-058 county election administration agreement ($1,200 annual fee) (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Jesse Wenisch as Fire Chief for 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-059 retirement benefit increase for volunteer firefighters (from $5,300 to $5,600) (6-0)
• Accepted first reading of Ordinance 616 amending the city charter (6-0)
• Approved disbursements through November 10, 2025 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the approved Preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget and Levy. Members will also review preliminary 2026 Enterprise Fund Budgets for utilities. No formal action will be taken on these items during this meeting.

• 2026 General Fund Budget & Levy overview
• 2026 Electric Fund budget
• 2026 Water Fund budget
• 2026 Wastewater Fund budget
• 2026 Stormwater and Refuse Fund budgets

The council heard presentations on the preliminary 2026 general fund levy of $4,193,730 (a 4.79% increase) and the $932,289 capital improvement plan. Finance Director Graff also presented the proposed 2026 enterprise fund budgets and utility rate increases of 5% for water, wastewater, and electric; 10% for stormwater; and 2.5% for refuse. No formal actions or votes were taken on these items.

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Le Sueur Economic Development Authority will approve disbursements through October 27, 2025 and accept the monthly financial report through September 30, 2025. New business includes discussion of economic development funds, a closed meeting to review offers to buy real property under Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(c), and a request from NetWave Broadband. The meeting will be conducted at the City Council Chambers.

• Approve disbursements through October 27, 2025
• Accept monthly financial report through September 30, 2025
• Economic Development Funds discussion
• Closed meeting to consider offers for purchase of real property (Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(c))
• NetWave Broadband request

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda, minutes, disbursements, and the monthly financial report. It voted to have the City Council recognize the Revolving Loan Fund and Cambria land‑sale proceeds as EDA assets, authorized a closed meeting to consider real‑property purchase offers, and adopted Resolutions R2025-008 and R2025-009. The NetWave Broadband partnership proposal was not approved.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Sep 22, 2025 (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved disbursements through Oct 27, 2025 (6-0)
• Requested City Council to recognize Revolving Loan Fund and Cambria sale proceeds (6-0)
• Authorized closed meeting to consider real‑property purchase offers (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-008 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-009 (6-0)
• NetWave Broadband proposal not approved (no motion)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding street utility improvement assessments and a deferment application. The body is also reviewing requests from the Lions Club and Rotary Club and discussing economic development funds.

• Resolution R2025-048: Street Utility Improvement Assessment Roll Adoption
• Resolution R2025-050: Street Utility Assessment Deferment Application
• Resolution R2025-054: Economic Development Funds
• Le Sueur Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale Request
• Le Sueur Rotary Club Turkey Trot Request

The council unanimously approved three resolutions: an amended assessment roll for 172 N. Morningside Drive, a deferment of assessment for 529 N. 4th Street, and confirmation that the Economic Development Authority controls a $1,480,310 revolving fund. The consent agenda items and the meeting agenda were also approved without opposition.

• Approved assessment roll amendment ($3,750 for 172 N. Morningside Drive) and Resolution R2025-048 (7-0)
• Approved deferment of assessment for 529 N. 4th Street via Resolution R2025-050 (7-0)
• Approved confirmation of EDA ownership of $1,480,310 revolving fund via Resolution R2025-054 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, disbursements, Lions Club request, Rotary Club request) (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Personnel and Budget Committee

The Personnel and Budget Committee will meet to review updates to the 2026 preliminary levy. The body will also discuss 2026 enterprise funds.

• 2026 Prelim Levy Update
• 2026 Enterprise Funds

The Personnel & Budget Committee heard staff updates on the projected 2026 General Fund levy, which is $4,193,730, a 4.79% increase over 2025 and reflects a 2.78% tax‑rate increase. Staff also presented projected 2026 enterprise fund budgets for electric, water, wastewater, stormwater, and refuse, with final rates to be set by council in December. No actions or votes were taken; the final levy, budget, and utility rates will be considered at the December council meeting.

Fire Service Commission

The Le Sueur Fire Service Commission will open the meeting, approve the minutes from the June 25, 2025 session, and address any old and new business. Commissioners will hear the Fire Chief’s report covering new recruits, operational updates, the 2025 golf fundraiser, conference attendance in Duluth, and equipment updates such as the grass rig and hose cart. The agenda also sets the next meeting for February 25, 2026 at 5:30 pm.

• Approve minutes of the June 25, 2025 Commission meeting
• Fire Chief’s report on new recruits
• Fire Chief’s report on the 2025 golf fundraiser
• Fire Chiefs Conference attendance in Duluth
• Hose cart renovation update

The commission voted to approve the June 25, 2025 Fire Service Commission minutes, with all four voting members in favor. A motion to adjourn the October 22, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other business was considered.

• Approved June 25, 2025 Fire Commission minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Personnel and Budget Committee

The Personnel and Budget Committee will review the 2026 preliminary levy update. It will also consider information on 2026 enterprise funds and discuss the RPAC. Additional items may be addressed under "Other".

• 2026 Preliminary Levy Update
• 2026 Enterprise Funds
• RPAC Discussion
• Other

The Personnel & Budget Committee reviewed the preliminary 2026 General Fund levy of $4,194,220, a 4.80% increase over 2025, and discussed projected enterprise fund figures for electric, water, wastewater, stormwater, and refuse. RPAC members shared a recommendation for a DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for American Legion Park. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Le Sueur City Council will hold public hearings on 2025 delinquent accounts and a nuisance abatement at 312 S. 4th Street. The council will consider a consent agenda of routine items, approve the October 13 expense report, and adopt resolutions on the 2026 polling place designation, fund transfers, closing of funds, and a 312 N. 4th Street abatement. Additional items include pay applications for the Zion Church utilities, North 4th Street electric distribution, and the 2025 Streets & Utility Improvement Project.

• Resolution R2025-049: Designate polling place for 2026 elections
• Resolution R2025-052: Abatement for 312 N. 4th Street
• Resolution R2025-051: Fund transfers
• Resolution R2025-053: Closing of funds
• Pay Application 4: North 4th Street Electric Distribution Project

The City Council voted 7‑0 to deny the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Planned Unit Development, and Preliminary Plat applications for The Park Residences. It also approved inter‑fund transfers (6‑1) and authorized the closure of unused accounts (7‑0). The council adopted updates to the Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) policy with a unanimous vote.

• Denied The Park Residences development applications (Resolution R2025‑046) – vote 7‑0
• Approved inter‑fund transfers (Resolution R2025‑051) – vote 6‑1
• Authorized closure of unused accounts (Resolution R2025‑043) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted ESST policy updates – vote 7‑0
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, disbursements, schedule, etc.) – vote 7‑0
• Opened and closed public hearing on 2025 delinquent utility accounts – vote 7‑0 each
• Opened and closed public hearing on nuisance abatement at 312 S. 4th St. – vote 7‑0 each

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to plan for the Future of the City Forum. The body will also discuss an upcoming review of the P and UR zoning districts.

• Planning for the Future of the City Forum
• Upcoming review of P and UR zoning districts

The commission unanimously approved the agenda as written and the September 11, 2025 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:19 pm.

• Approved agenda (3‑0 vote: Krogmann, Roeder, Raduenz)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (3‑0 vote: Krogmann, Roeder, Raduenz)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 pm (3‑0 vote: Krogmann, Roeder, Raduenz)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee (RPAC)

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will review staff reports on park conditions and community‑center projects. It will vote on a recommendation to have City Council accept a 50/50 matching grant for improvements to the American Legion Park skating loop and authorize staff to sign the grant agreement. The committee will also note completed renovations at Bruce Frank Field and the community center, and discuss upcoming purchases such as arena glass and bleacher railings.

• Recommend City Council accept the 50/50 matching grant for American Legion Park skating loop improvements
• Bruce Frank Field 2026 improvements – field rehab completed, French drains installed, outfield seeded and fertilized
• Bruce Frank Field renovation costs – $18,182 for backstop/netting, $118,595 for in‑field regrade, $10,000 city cash, $28,950 in‑kind
• Community Center projects completed: parking lot (9/23/25), floor waxing (8/19/25), fitness center deep clean (8/19/25), pool liner (6/2025)
• New arena replacement glass purchase scheduled for October (CIP item) and new bleacher railings funded by BYHA grant

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda, the July 8, 2025 minutes, and the reports presented, each with a 3-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved reports (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority will meet to approve disbursements and financial reports through August 30, 2025. The body will also discuss GreenSeam business visits and receive updates from the Executive Director and staff.

• Approval of disbursements through August 30, 2025
• Monthly financial report through August 30, 2025
• GreenSeam business visits

The Economic Development Authority approved its meeting agenda, the minutes from the August 25 meeting, and disbursements through September 22. It also accepted the monthly financial report through August 31. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 25 minutes (4-0)
• Approved disbursements through Sep 22 (4-0)
• Accepted monthly financial report through Aug 31 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Le Sueur City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Street and Utility Assessments. Council members will vote on a residential refuse and recycling services agreement and on Resolution R2025-047, an FAA grant agreement for a box hangar. A pay application for the North 4th Street electric distribution improvement will also be approved. Routine consent‑agenda items and an expense approval report will be adopted in a single motion.

• Public hearing – 2025 Street and Utility Assessments (SUI Project Assessments)
• Pay Application 3 – North 4th Street Electric Distribution Improvement
• Residential Refuse and Recycling Services agreement
• Resolution R2025-047 – FAA Box Hangar Grant Agreement
• Consent agenda items (routine items adopted together)

The council voted 7‑0 to approve resolution R2025‑047, accepting an FAA grant that will fund 95% of a new 50‑by‑50 box hangar at the municipal airport, with construction to start in fall 2025. The council also approved a one‑year extension of the current waste‑management contract at a 2.5% rate increase and directed staff to issue new RFPs in 2026. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and public hearing motions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Opened public hearing on 2025 street and utility assessments (7-0)
• Closed public hearing (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items – minutes, disbursements, pay application (7-0)
• Approved 1‑year extension of Waste Management contract and directed new RFPs (7-0)
• Approved resolution R2025‑047 for FAA box hangar grant (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion made, no vote recorded)

Personnel and Budget Committee

The Personnel and Budget Committee will meet to review updates regarding the 2026 preliminary levy. The body will also discuss proposals for 2026 refuse contracts.

• 2026 Prelim Levy Update
• 2026 Refuse Contract Proposals

The Personnel & Budget Committee approved a preliminary 2026 levy of $4,202,200 and directed staff and the committee to determine related budget allocations. The committee also approved submitting the preliminary figures to Le Sueur County. Proposals for residential refuse and recycling contracts were presented, with a decision scheduled for the September 22 meeting. No other business was taken.

• Approved Preliminary 2026 Levy of $4,202,200
• Approved submission of preliminary figures to Le Sueur County

Charter Commission

The Le Sueur Charter Commission will discuss potential amendments to Chapters 4 and 5 of the City Charter to meet Minnesota Rule 8205.1010. Staff provided a draft petition form and recommends the commission direct staff to draft an ordinance for City Council consideration. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and the annual charter overview.

• Review draft election petition form supplied by the League of Minnesota Cities
• Consider adding a year‑of‑birth field to nomination petitions (Chapter 4)
• Consider updating recall petition requirements (Chapter 5) to match state rule
• Staff recommendation to direct staff to draft an ordinance for City Council
• Routine approvals: agenda, minutes, and annual charter overview

Planning Commission

The Le Sueur Planning Commission will consider the future of the City Forum planning. It will receive an update on the Park Elementary redevelopment. The commission will review the upcoming changes to the P and UR zoning districts. A City Council report and next meeting date will also be noted.

• Future of the City Forum Planning
• Park Elementary Redevelopment Update
• Upcoming Review of the P and UR Zoning Districts
• City Council Report
• Next Meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 14, 2025 minutes. No public hearings or new business actions were decided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council voted 7‑0 to deny the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Planned Unit Development, and Preliminary Plat for The Park Residences. It also voted 4‑3 to deny a resolution calling a public hearing for TIF District 23. A 5% increase to the 2026 preliminary budget was adopted by a 4‑3 vote. Additionally, the council approved a public hearing on delinquent utility accounts and several other routine items.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Denied Park Residences applications via Resolution R2025-046 (7-0)
• Denied Resolution R2025-042 for TIF District 23 public hearing (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-045 with 5% preliminary budget increase (4-3)
• Called public hearing on delinquent utility accounts for Oct 13, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Oak Terrace Senior Living Conditional Use Permit Amendment (Resolution R2025-043) (7-0)
• Approved MnDOT Airport Maintenance and Operations Grant (Resolution R2025-044) (7-0)

Airport Commission

The commission appointed Commissioner Newell Krogmann as interim chairperson for the meeting. The agenda and the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting were approved. All motions were passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved appointment of Commissioner Krogmann as Interim Chairperson (all in favor)
• Approved the meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved opening of public comment period (all in favor)
• Approved closing of public comment period (all in favor)
• Approved the minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (all in favor)

Personnel and Budget Committee

The Personnel & Budget Committee reviewed the updated 2026 General Fund Budget, which shows a total levy of $4,333,870. The committee did not adopt or vote on the budget, noting that the City Council will consider adoption at its September 8 meeting. No other actions were taken.

Personnel and Budget Committee

The Personnel & Budget Committee heard a presentation on the 2026 preliminary General Fund budget, noting a proposed levy of $4,346,700. No adoption or changes were approved; the full City Council will consider the budget in September. The next committee meeting will be scheduled for the week of September 1.

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda, minutes from the July 28 meeting, disbursements through August 25, and the monthly financial report through July 31. All motions passed unanimously. No new business was introduced.

• Approved agenda (vote: Schlueter, Sullivan, Williams, Krogmann)
• Approved July 28 minutes (vote: Schlueter, Sullivan, Williams, Krogmann)
• Approved EDA disbursements through Aug 25 2025 (vote: Schlueter, Sullivan, Williams, Krogmann)
• Accepted monthly financial report through July 31 2025 (vote: Schlueter, Sullivan, Williams, Krogmann)
• Adjourned meeting (vote: Schlueter, Sullivan, Williams, Krogmann)

City Council

The City Council will discuss planning and zoning considerations for The Park Residences and a resolution to call a public hearing for a TIF district. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2025 mid-year financial report and several municipal agreements.

• Planning and zoning consideration for The Park Residences
• Resolution R2025-042 calling a public hearing for a TIF District
• LSPD Animal Control Agreement for 2026-2028
• Le Sueur County Municipal Maintenance Agreement
• DNR Grant overview for American Legion Park

The council voted 3-4 to reject a motion that would have denied resolution R2025-042, which would set a public hearing for TIF District 23. A subsequent motion to table the resolution passed 4-3. The council also directed staff to bring back findings on the Park Residences redevelopment and approved several agreements, including an animal‑control contract and a county road‑maintenance agreement.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Directed staff to bring back findings on The Park Residences denial (7-0)
• Motion to deny resolution R2025-042 failed (3-4)
• Resolution R2025-042 tabled (4-3)
• Approved Animal Control Agreement with Minnesota Critter Getter (7-0)
• Approved Le Sueur County Municipal Maintenance Agreement ($8,536.52 per mile) (7-0)

Personnel and Budget Committee

The committee reviewed the preliminary 2026 General Fund budget, levy outlook, capital improvement financing options, and received a police union negotiation update. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting will be scheduled after a schedule review.

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the July 10th minutes unanimously. It recommended City Council approve the Oak Terrace Senior Living conditional‑use permit amendment with conditions, also unanimously. After an amendment to reduce required garages, the commission voted 3‑2 to recommend City Council approve the comprehensive‑plan amendment, rezoning, planned‑unit development and preliminary plat for the former Park Elementary site with five conditions. The commission also approved keeping the 2025 survey questions the same as 2024.

• Approve agenda (5‑0)
• Approve July 10 minutes (5‑0)
• Recommend approval of Oak Terrace Senior Living conditional‑use amendment (5‑0)
• Amend Raduenz motion to reduce garages to 31 (3‑2)
• Recommend approval of Park Residences comprehensive‑plan amendment, rezoning, PUD and plat (3‑2)
• Approve keeping 2025 survey questions same as 2024 (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The council voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution R2025-040, directing staff to assess $853,400 across 104 properties for the Street & Utility Improvements Project. It also approved a public hearing on the proposed assessment (Resolution R2025-041) to be held on September 22, 2025. Additionally, the council granted an exception to weekend work hours for the N. 4th Street utility project and approved the agenda, consent agenda items, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including July 28 minutes and several pay applications (7-0)
• Approved extended weekend work hours request for 2025 N. 4th Street utility project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-040 to assess $853,400 on 104 properties (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-041 to hold a public hearing on the assessment on Sep 22, 2025 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 pm (7-0)

Personnel and Budget Committee

The Personnel & Budget Committee reviewed the preliminary 2026 General Fund budget and levy, noting a reduced expense budget from the July 14 meeting. Staff presented options for financing capital projects and an update on a five‑year outlook. The committee asked staff to further reduce the expense budget and schedule another discussion on August 15. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The board approved its agenda, the June 23 minutes, disbursements through July 28, and the monthly financial report through June 30. It adopted Resolution R2025-007 to advance the Park Residences redevelopment TIF, approved a grant agreement for a Compeer Rural feasibility study, and recommended the City Council accept a DNR grant for American Legion Park improvements. All motions carried.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved EDA disbursements through July 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial report through June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-007 for Park Residences TIF (4-1)
• Approved execution of Compeer Rural Feasibility Grant agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council accept DNR grant for American Legion Park (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the agenda and consent items unanimously. It authorized payments for Bruce Frank Field improvements and accepted a donation from the baseball association. It approved a $78,414.80 storm sewer contract and an amendment to the airport land acquisition contract. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 pm.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes, disbursements, gambling permit (6-0)
• Approved pay applications #1 and #2 from Magic Turf and accepted baseball association donation for Bruce Frank Field improvements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-039 awarding WW Blacktopping, Inc. storm sewer project (6-0)
• Approved airport land acquisition contract amendment with SEH for additional $1,500 title research (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 pm (6-0)

Personnel and Budget Committee

The Personnel & Budget Committee received an update on the 2024 financial audit, which will be presented to City Council on July 28, 2025. Members discussed potential changes to the 2026 General Fund budget and agreed to continue meeting bi‑weekly in July and August to prepare for the Preliminary Levy adoption in September. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and all consent agenda items. It then approved Resolution R2025-038, awarding the $356,400 stormwater and sanitary sewer improvement bid to Bromelina Excavating. A motion to allow weekend construction to start at 7 a.m. on Ridge Road was rejected, keeping the start time at 8 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-038 awarding $356,400 bid to Bromelina Excavating (7-0)
• Rejected expanded weekend construction hours; 8 a.m. start time retained (2-5)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Le Sueur Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 8, 2025 minutes. Commissioners heard a presentation on the Planned Unit Development process and discussed dates for the 2025 Future of the City Forum, but no formal actions were taken on those topics. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee (RPAC)

The committee approved its agenda and the reports presented, each by a 3‑0 vote. It voted to recommend that City Council accept the DNR outdoor recreation grant for American Legion Park and to authorize staff to sign the agreement, also 3‑0. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:45 PM by a unanimous 3‑0 motion.

• Approve agenda (3‑0)
• Approve reports (3‑0)
• Recommend City Council accept DNR grant for Legion Park and authorize staff to sign (3‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 5:45 PM (3‑0)

Fire Service Commission

The Le Sueur Fire Service Commission unanimously approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission then unanimously voted to adjourn the June 25, 2025 meeting. No other business was taken.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda, minutes from the May 27 meeting, disbursements through June 23, and the monthly financial report through May 31. The board also approved establishing an EDA Facebook page, with content to be created by the EDA specialist and posted by the city communications director. All motions passed with no votes against.

• Approved agenda (4 in favor)
• Approved May 27 minutes (4 in favor)
• Approved disbursements through June 23 (4 in favor)
• Accepted monthly financial report through May 31 (4 in favor)
• Approved establishment of an EDA Facebook page (5 in favor)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. A closed session was held to discuss offers for city property. The council then approved Resolution R2025‑037, authorizing the purchase of green space and right‑of‑ways around the former Park Elementary site, contingent on the school campus sale. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Approved meeting agenda (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: June 9 minutes, disbursements, summer in‑kind contributions, part‑time community service officer (6‑0)
• Closed meeting to consider property acquisition offers (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution R2025‑037 to acquire green space and right‑of‑ways, pending elementary school purchase (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, vote tally not recorded)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering minutes, disbursements, an event request, and a part‑time officer hire. It also approved a $350,088.68 street and utility pay application, a $174,500 electric SCADA task order, a lawn‑nuisance contractor agreement, and a resolution dedicating Industrial Park Street as a city right of way.

• Approved meeting agenda 5-0
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, disbursements, event request, officer hire) 5-0
• Approved Pay Application 1 for Street & Utility Improvements Project ($350,088.68) 6-0
• Approved Task Order 8 for electric SCADA system project ($174,500) 6-0
• Approved Randy Stuber lawn‑nuisance contractor agreement 6-0
• Approved Resolution R2025-036 dedicating Industrial Park Street right of way 6-0

Airport Commission

The Le Sueur Airport Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting, each by unanimous vote. No public comments or regular agenda items were presented. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Le Sueur Economic Development Authority met on May 27, 2025 and approved its agenda, minutes, disbursements and the monthly financial report. It adopted Resolution R2025-005 to convey Parcel 3N1 on Pumpkin Hill Road to the City of Le Sueur, and Resolution R2025-006 to exchange property with the H.A. Jahn Family Trust to correct legal descriptions. All motions passed with five votes in favor and none against.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from May 16 special meeting (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from April 28 regular meeting (5‑0)
• Approved EDA disbursements through May 27, 2025 (5‑0)
• Accepted monthly financial report through April 30, 2025 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-005 to execute quit‑claim deed to City of Le Sueur (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-006 to execute conditional quit‑claim deed to H.A. Jahn Family Trust (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The council approved a contract to award the North 4th Street electrical distribution improvement project to Castrejon Incorporated for $366,979. It also approved a permanent utility easement with the Le Sueur Henderson School District and vacated an unused electric easement at the new elementary school. Additional actions included adopting a fee schedule amendment, a resolution to publish a summary of that ordinance, and approving a pay application for the CSAH 36 improvements.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 615 fee schedule amendment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-031 to publish ordinance summary (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-033 to vacate LSH electric easement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-034 permanent utility easement agreement with LSH (6-0)
• Approved Pay Application 1 for CSAH 36 Improvements Project (over $3 M) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-035 awarding $366,979 contract to Castrejon Inc. for North 4th St. electrical work (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, disbursements, liquor licenses, event closures, fuel price resolution, and personnel hires (6-0)

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda unanimously. It entered a closed meeting to consider an amendment to an existing purchase agreement for EDA‑owned property, then adopted Resolution R2025-004 approving that amendment. All five members voted in favor of each motion.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Called closed meeting to consider purchase agreement amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-004 approving purchase agreement amendment (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the award of the 2025 Box Hangar Construction Project at Le Sueur Municipal Airport to RAM General Contracting for $364,019, contingent on grant funding. It also approved a $12,500 local share work order for the airport hangar, a $54,319.12 grant agreement for airport equipment, and a 5.1% employment agreement for City Administrator Roby. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $364,019 Box Hangar construction contract to RAM General Contracting (7-0)
• Approved work order #2 for airport hangar with local share around $12,500 (7-0)
• Approved employment agreement for City Administrator Roby at $148,846.36 with 5.1% increase (7-0)
• Approved grant agreement #1060032 for airport mower and beacon, $54,319.12 total, city share $18,156.76 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 615 to add airport fuel discount line item (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: April 28 minutes, disbursements through May 12, Pay Application 9 Main Street Substation, Pay Application 2 WWTF Blower (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Le Sueur Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 10, 2025 minutes, each with a 5‑0 vote in favor. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (5-0)

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority approved the agenda, minutes, and disbursements for the period through April 28, 2025. It adopted Resolution R2025-003 to modify TIF 1-22. The board also approved a $100.00 per month allocation for six months to fund Lunch & Learn sessions. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved agenda – unanimous (Wenisch, Krogmann, Williams, Sullivan, Schlueter, Broeder)
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2025 Work Session – unanimous
• Approved minutes from March 24, 2025 Regular Meeting – unanimous
• Approved EDA disbursements through April 28, 2025 – unanimous
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report through March 31, 2025 – unanimous
• Adopted EDA Resolution R2025-003 (TIF Modification) – unanimous
• Allocated $100.00 per month for six months for Lunch & Learn session meals – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council

The Le Sueur City Council approved two permanent public utility easement agreements and increased City Administrator Joe Roby’s salary by 5.1%. All routine agenda and consent items were also approved. Every motion passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4A‑4C (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-027 Building Good Downtowns easement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-028 Tiller Place easement (6-0)
• Approved wage increase for Administrator Roby 5.1% to $14 8,346.36 (6-0)

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The work session was called to order at 2:02 pm, included a discussion and tour of the MAVEN business start‑up with its owner, and adjourned at 3:45 pm. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded.

City Council

The Le Sueur City Council approved contracts for crack sealing and full‑block paving, adopted an electric load‑shedding policy update, and authorized two revolving‑loan applications for water infrastructure. A modification to Tax Increment Financing District 1‑22 was also approved. All actions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved Resolution R2025-022: award $32,100.60 crack‑sealing contract to MP Asphalt (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-023: award $185,200.00 full‑block paving contract to WW Blacktopping (7‑0)
• Approved electric load‑shedding policy update (8C) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-024: $3,496,054 drinking‑water revolving‑loan application (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-025: $2,504,318 clean‑water revolving‑loan application (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-026: modify TIF District 1‑22 to include 1.98‑acre parcel (6‑1)
• Approved consent agenda items including March 24 minutes, disbursements, Arbor Day resolution, and substation pay application (7‑0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda as written and to adopt the February 13‑2025 meeting minutes after amendment. No action was taken on the Park Elementary redevelopment concept. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved February 13‑2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee (RPAC)

The committee approved its agenda and reports unanimously. It passed a motion recommending that City Council apply each year for DNR Outdoor Recreation Grants to fund Legion Park and Mayo Campground projects. The next meeting date was moved to July 8, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved reports (4-0)
• Recommended City Council apply annually for DNR Outdoor Recreation Grants (4-0)
• Moved next meeting date to July 8, 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda, the February 24 minutes, disbursements through March 24, and the monthly financial report. It adopted Resolution R2025-002 to consent to the assignment of TIF 1‑20. The board also called a special meeting to discuss the new Maven Coffee House with owner Adam Koble. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 24 minutes (6-0)
• Approved disbursements through March 24, 2025 (6-0)
• Accepted monthly financial report through Feb 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Adopted TIF Resolution R2025-002 to assign TIF 1‑20 (6-0)
• Called special meeting to discuss Maven Coffee House with owner Adam Koble (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the police department’s participation in the Minnesota Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MNLEAP). It also approved awarding a $6,629,084.53 contract to Kuechle Underground Inc. for the North 4th Street and utility improvement project. Additionally, the council authorized a $1.5 million LRIP grant, a joint powers agreement with Le Sueur County for that project, and permitted the DNR to install a monitoring well at the municipal airport for a 50‑year term.

• Approved police department participation in MNLEAP accreditation (7-0)
• Approved $6,629,084.53 contract to Kuechle Underground Inc. for North 4th Street and utility improvement (7-0)
• Approved $1.5 million LRIP grant for North 4th Street improvement (7-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement with Le Sueur County for North 4th Street LRIP funding (7-0)
• Approved DNR monitoring well at municipal airport for 50‑year term (7-0)