Lu Verne, MN

City Council

The Luverne City Council will consider resolutions for a public hearing on unpaid utility assessments and the proposed 2026 tax levy collectible in 2027, plus a benefit level increase in the statewide volunteer firefighter plan. They will also act on a contract change order and final payment for the Childcare Center Project. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.

• Resolution for hearing on proposed assessment for unpaid utility & miscellaneous charges (33-26)
• Resolution approving proposed 2026 tax levy collectible in 2027 and setting public hearing (34-26)
• Resolution for benefit level increase in Statewide Volunteer Firefighter (SVF) Plan (35-26)
• Contract Change Order no. 18: decrease of $90,803.48 and final partial payment of $326.39 for Childcare Center Project
• Exempt permit for Luverne Hockey Club raffle at Blue Mound Ice Arena on Dec 16, 2026

Board of Appeals and Adjustments

The Lu Verne Board of Appeals and Adjustments is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and hold a public hearing on a variance request. The variance concerns City Code Section 153.055 regarding setback requirements for a detached accessory structure at 213 W Crawford. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Variance request for 213 W Crawford to allow accessory structure closer than required setbacks
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2025

Special City Council Meeting

The Lu Verne City Council is meeting to consider two new business items: a change order increasing a construction contract for the Highway 75 Reconstruction Project, and a proposed resolution awarding a bid for the Mayes Drive utility and access extension. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Change Order No. 18: $10,350.92 contract increase to Henning Construction for Highway 75 Reconstruction Project
• Proposed Resolution 32-26: award bid for Mayes Drive Utility and Access Extension to J&J Earth Works, Inc., Milbank, SD

Economic Development Authority

The Luverne Economic Development Authority will consider approving two facade improvement applications and two RBEG revolving loan fund applications. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes, department payments, and financial reports.

• Facade improvement application for Blue Mound Area Theatre, Inc. at 108 E. Main St.
• Facade improvement application for Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow (LIFT) at 205 E. Main Street
• RBEG Revolving Loan Fund application for D&A Real Estate LLC
• RBEG Revolving Loan Fund application for The Vault Studio LLC

City Council Work Session

The Luverne City Council is holding a work session to receive the City Administrator's report and discuss the 2027 budget. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• 2027 Budget discussion (item 2026-182)
• City Administrator Report (item 2026-183)

City Council

The Luverne City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a power sale agreement with the Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency, waivers of subdivision requirements for property transfers, and policies on digital technology and civility. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and reports.

• Resolution approving Rock County mill/overlay project on Warren Street
• Two resolutions waiving subdivision requirements for property transfers involving Christensen Broadcasting and Goedken trusts
• Resolution re-establishing policy for digital technology use by elected officials
• Resolution to approve Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency Power Sale Agreement (S-1) effective January 2, 2027
• Resolution recognizing electronic records in Laserfiche and Paycom as official city records

Economic Development Authority

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a facade improvement grant of $2,425 for Latham Insurance at 108 E. Main St. The total project cost is $6,928, and Latham chose to forgo the loan option. The motion passed unanimously with all five members voting aye.

• Approved $2,425 facade grant for Latham Insurance (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Luverne Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve routine items and discuss updates. The main business is a motion to approve a facade improvement application for a project at 218 E. Main Street.

• Facade improvement application for Terry Gray & Monty Hagedorn at 218 E. Main Street
• Approval of LEDA minutes from July 13, 2023
• Approval of department payment report for July 2026
• Approval of financial report for July 2026

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a facade improvement grant of $11,470 to Terry Gray and Monty Hagedorn for a project at 218 E. Main Street, where the total project cost is listed as $32,770.17 and the applicants chose to forgo a loan option. The board also approved its July 13, 2026 minutes, the July 2026 department payment report, and the July 2026 financial report, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. In director's reports, the city was awarded an $830,820 BDPI grant from Minnesota DEED for the Mayes Drive Extension and water and sewer infrastructure in the Luverne Industrial Park, with about $935,820 in local matching funds. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved facade improvement grant of $11,470 for Terry Gray & Monty Hagedorn at 218 E. Main Street (5-0)
• Approved LEDA regular meeting minutes of July 13, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved July 2026 regular department payment report (5-0)
• Approved July 2026 financial report (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Canvassing Board

The Luverne Canvassing Board is meeting to canvass the primary election results and certify the two candidates who received the most votes for South Ward Council Member, placing their names on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, agenda approval, and guest recognition.

• Canvass primary election results
• Certify top two vote-getters as South Ward Council Member nominees for November 3, 2026 general election ballot (Resolution 2026-157)

The Lu Verne Canvassing Board met on Friday, August 14, 2026, and voted unanimously to certify Mike Davis and Tom Lanoue as the two candidates who received the highest number of votes for South Ward Council Member, placing them on the November 3, 2026 State General Election ballot. The board also approved its agenda and adjourned at 12:16 p.m. Council Members Caroline Thorson and Dan Nath were excused. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Certified Mike Davis and Tom Lanoue as South Ward Council Member nominees for the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:16 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

This is a regular work session agenda with only procedural items: call to order, guest recognition, and a city administrator report. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed.

• City Administrator Report (item 2026-151)

The Lu Verne City Council work session received operational updates from the city administrator, covering housing, transportation, public works, utilities, recreation, law enforcement, cybersecurity, and legislative priorities. No formal decisions were made; the only action was a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Special City Council Meeting

The Luverne City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two new business items: a request for qualifications for the Luverne Municipal Airport Master Plan and a proposed city charter amendment ballot question. No other substantive action is listed on the agenda.

• Luverne Municipal Airport Master Plan Request for Qualifications (2026-153)
• Consideration of Proposed City Charter Amendment Ballot Question (2026-154)

Airport Board

The Luverne Airport Board is meeting to discuss financial reports, staff updates, and airport activities. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, financial reports, and hangar improvement updates. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• New 5-Unit T-Hangar construction
• AWOS Relocation
• Airport Fly-In on August 29
• Hangar Improvement Updates
• Airport Master Plan RFQ

City Council

The Luverne City Council will receive a citizen petition for a proposed city charter amendment, consider approving plans and advertising for bids on the Mayes Drive utility and access extension, and vote on a revised personnel policy handbook. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as claim reports and petty cash reconciliation.

• Receive certification of petition for proposed city charter amendment (J.1)
• Mayes Drive utility and access extension plans & specifications and advertisement for bids (J.2)
• Proposed resolution approving revised personnel policy handbook (J.3)
• Claim report for July 2026 (Check No. 168081 - ) (H.3)
• Petty cash reconciliation as of June 30, 2026 (H.2)

The Lu Verne City Council approved plans and specifications for the Mayes Drive Utility and Access Extension, setting a bid opening date of August 27, 2026. The council also adopted a revised personnel policy handbook, awarded the TH 75 detention improvements bid to H&W Contracting, LLC, and certified a petition for a proposed city charter amendment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Mayes Drive Utility and Access Extension plans and specs, set bid opening Aug 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised personnel policy handbook (Resolution 21-26, unanimous)
• Awarded TH 75 detention improvements bid to H&W Contracting, LLC (Resolution 22-26, unanimous)
• Certified petition for proposed city charter amendment (Resolution 23-26, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, petty cash, and St. Catherine's raffle permit (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive reports and updates. The meeting includes presentations on e-scooters, the airport, and the Blue Mound Area Theatre.

• E-Scooter Civic Assembly report
• Airport update from Ryan & Laura Gee
• Blue Mound Area Theatre report from Laura Gee
• City Administrator report

The Luverne City Council held a work session on July 14, 2026, with no substantive votes recorded beyond adjournment. Administrator Jill Wolf presented the Civic Assembly's recommendation on electric scooters: keep following existing state law while increasing public education and awareness. The council also received updates on the Luverne Municipal Airport, the Blue Mound Area Theatre, city electric outages tied to Bluepeak fiber work, lead service line inventory, and Rock County feral cat efforts. The only motion was to adjourn at 6:12 p.m., which carried unanimously.

• No ordinances, contracts, or spending items were voted on; the session was reports and updates only
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a BDPI Grant Application for Mayes Drive and a utility extension. The meeting also includes discussion regarding a Maple Street Redevelopment Proposal and an amendment to the Lopau Second Addition Covenants.

• BDPI Grant Application: Mayes Drive and Utility Extension
• Maple Street Redevelopment Proposal
• Lopau Second Addition Covenants Amendment

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting, the regular department payment report and the financial report for May and June 2026. The board voted to support Impresa Holdings' Conditional Use Permit application as a joint applicant and approved the amendment to the Lopau Second Addition protective covenants. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved LEDA minutes from 05/11/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Regular Department Payment Report for May & June 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report for May & June 2026 (unanimous)
• Supported Impresa Holdings' Conditional Use Permit application as joint applicant (unanimous)
• Approved Lopau Second Addition Protective Covenants amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Aquatics & Fitness Board

City Council

The Luverne City Council will process routine financial reports, approve election judges, and grant several permits during its consent agenda. New business centers on local infrastructure, including a contract modification for the Highway 75 reconstruction project and bid advertisements for TH 75 detention improvements. The council will also decide on a subdivision waiver for Roundwind Estates, a real estate transfer to the Economic Development Authority, and state grant funding for a youth sports facility upgrade.

• $29,628 contract increase to Henning Construction for Highway 75 Reconstruction Project
• Bid advertisement and plans for TH 75 Detention Improvements
• Subdivision requirement waiver for Roundwind Estates property transfer
• Real estate conveyance ordinance transferring city land to Luverne Economic Development Authority
• $51,897 final payment to Knutson Construction for Luverne Child Care Center roof replacement

The Luverne City Council approved plans and specifications for the TH 75 Detention Basin Project and authorized advertising for bids, with a bid opening set for July 23, 2026. The council also approved a $29,628 change order for the Highway 75 Reconstruction Project, adopted resolutions waiving subdivision requirements for Roundwind Estates and updating the Mighty Ducks grant language, and passed an ordinance conveying a waterway portion to the Luverne Economic Development Authority. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved TH 75 Detention Basin plans and specs, set bid opening July 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for $29,628 increase to Henning Construction for Hwy 75 project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 19-26 waiving subdivision requirements for Roundwind Estates property transfer to City (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 20-26 updating Mighty Ducks Grant language for BMIA chiller replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 63 conveying waterway portion to Luverne EDA (3-0 roll call)
• Approved final payment of $51,897 to Knutson Construction for Child Care Center roof (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,149,523.76 in claims, liquor license, and election judges (unanimous)

Charter Commission

The Luverne Charter Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a proposed citizen petition summary. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and new business, with the primary action being deliberation on the petition summary.

• Consideration of citizen petition summary 2026-114

Charter Commission

The Charter Commission will review a citizen petition summary to determine if it meets legal standards under Minnesota statute. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural approvals.

• Review of citizen petition summary for compliance with Minn. Stat. § 410.12, subd. 1

Special City Council Meeting

The Luverne City Council will act on a change order increasing the Knutson Construction contract for the childcare facility by $80,760.52. Members will also consider a resolution supporting a state infrastructure grant application and receive a certified petition for a proposed city charter amendment. Several consent items cover event liquor licenses, July 4th lake festivities, and a school raffle permit.

• Change Order No. 17: $80,760.52 contract increase to Knutson Construction for childcare facility (2026-87)
• Resolution supporting MN DEED Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure grant application (17-26)
• City Clerk's certification of petition for proposed city charter amendment (2026-90)
• Temporary liquor licenses for Luverne Baseball Association at Redbird Field, 300 Redbird Rd, June 25/July 2/July 7 (2026-92)
• Private use of public property for July 4 events at Luverne Lake, 812 W Edgehill, including fireworks and band (2026-91)

The council unanimously approved Change Order No. 17 for an $80,760.52 increase to Knutson Construction for the childcare facility. It also adopted Resolution 17-26 authorizing a BDPI grant application for extending Mayes Drive and related utilities, with a local match of about $850,000. Additionally, a petition regarding a proposed city charter amendment was referred to the Charter Commission and city attorney for review.

• Approved $80,760.52 change order for childcare facility electrical and shade structures (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 17-26 to apply for BDPI grant for Mayes Drive extension (unanimous)
• Referred charter amendment petition to Charter Commission and city attorney (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Luverne Baseball Association (unanimous, consent agenda)
• Approved private use of public property for Luverne Lake Events on July 4 (unanimous, consent agenda)
• Approved exempt permit for Luverne Elementary raffle (unanimous, consent agenda)

City Council Work Session

This is a brief work session agenda with minimal substantive items. The main discussion item is a presentation from the Charter Amendment Petition Committee. The agenda also includes routine items like public forum, administrator report, and adjournment.

• Charter Amendment Petition Committee presentation (item 2026-94)
• City Administrator Report (item 2026-88)

Economic Development Authority

Airport Board

The Airport Board will elect a new chair and swear in a new member. Key discussions include updates on hangar improvements, policies, lease agreements, and a waitlist. The board will also review a new 5-unit T-hangar construction project and the Airport Capital Improvement Program. An August fly-in event is planned.

• New 5-unit T-hangar construction project from DGR Engineer Report
• Hangar policy, lease agreement, and hangar waitlist review
• Airport Capital Improvement Program discussion
• Appointment of Pat VonTersch to fill unexpired term
• Airport Fly-In scheduled for August 29

City Council

The Luverne City Council will review the 2025 audit and consider several new business items, including a $23,000 contract increase for the Highway 75 reconstruction project, a proposed ordinance to transfer real estate to the Economic Development Authority, and a resolution adopting council rules of procedure. The consent agenda includes claims, a special event liquor license, and board appointments.

• Change Order No. 5 for $23,000 increase to Henning Construction for Highway 75 Reconstruction Project
• Proposed Ordinance No. 62 to convey real estate from City to Luverne Economic Development Authority
• Proposed Resolution adopting rules of order and procedure for City Council
• Presentation of 2025 Audit and audited financial statements
• Liquor license off-premise authorization for Luverne Brew Partners at Papik Motors for Buffalo Days Cruise-In

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 62 to convey six properties on McKenzie and East Maple Streets to the Luverne Economic Development Authority for redevelopment, including a housing proposal with duplexes, single-family homes, and townhomes projected to add $3.5 million to the tax base. The council also approved the 2025 audit with an unmodified opinion, change orders for the Highway 75 project totaling a $23,000 increase, and updated rules of order for remaining 2026 meetings. Consent agenda items including a liquor license, claims of $1,009,343.50, and board appointments were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 62 conveying six properties to LEDA (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders No. 4 (no net change) and No. 5 ($23,000 increase) for Highway 75 project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution updating Rules of Order and Procedure for 2026 (unanimous)
• Received audited 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $1,009,343.50, liquor license for Take 16 Brewing, and board appointments (unanimous)

Board of Appeals and Equalization

The Board of Appeals and Equalization will hear a presentation from the Rock County Assessor on 2024-2025 city sales information. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation of 2024-2025 City of Luverne Sales Information by Rock County Assessor

Economic Development Authority

The Luverne Economic Development Authority will vote on a residential demolition grant for the Leon Pick Trust property at 109 W. Lincoln St. They will also discuss the Maple Street redevelopment project and covenants for the Lopau Second Addition.

• Motion to approve Residential Demolition Grant Request - Leon Pick Trust - 109 W. Lincoln St.
• Discussion on Maple Street Redevelopment
• Discussion on Lopau Second Addition Covenants
• Approval of Regular Department Payment Report for March & April 2026
• Approval of Financial Report for March & April 2026

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a $1,500 Residential Demolition Grant for the Leon Pick Trust at 109 W. Lincoln St. to remove a dilapidated accessory structure. The board also directed staff to recommend amendments to Lopau Second Addition covenants, reducing minimum square footage requirements and changing voting rights to one per dwelling. Discussion on Maple Street redevelopment and a public plaza continued without formal action.

• Approved $1,500 demolition grant for 109 W. Lincoln St. (4-0)
• Directed staff to recommend amending Lopau Second Addition covenants
• Approved LEDA Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Regular Department Payment Report (4-0)
• Approved Financial Report (4-0)

City Council

The council will consider approving a state airport fund grant of $220,850 and a resolution adopting plans, specifications, contractor bid, and a five-year airport capital improvement program. They will also vote to close a capital project fund and transfer its balance to the water fund. Other items include a raffle permit for the softball association and a letter of intent for fire department gear dryers.

• Approve $220,850 state airport fund grant agreement (Resolution 14-26)
• Adopt airport capital improvement program and award construction contract (Resolution 15-26)
• Close Lewis & Clark Capital Project Fund, transfer balance to Water Fund (Resolution 2026-60)
• Exempt permit for Luverne Softball Association raffle at Joe Roberts Field
• Letter of intent for turnout gear dryer purchase for Luverne Fire Department

The Council unanimously approved a resolution conditionally awarding the Airport 5-Unit T-Hangar project bid to Huff Construction, adopting the 5-year Airport Capital Improvement Program, and authorizing a $220,850 state grant application. It also unanimously closed the inactive Lewis & Clark Capital Project Fund, transferring $179,657.94 to the Water Fund. The consent agenda, including $4,877,226.91 in claims, was approved.

• Approved resolution for airport T-hangar project, bid, and capital plan (unanimous)
• Closed Lewis & Clark Capital Project Fund, transferred $179,657.94 to Water Fund (unanimous)
• Approved state airport fund grant agreement for $220,850 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $4,877,226.91 in claims (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment adding Airport Manager Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session with a single substantive agenda item: an update on the Highway 75 construction project, presented by Matt Knips. The rest of the meeting consists of routine procedural items.

• Highway 75 Construction Project update (Matt Knips, 2026-44)

The council received a presentation from DGR Engineering on the Highway 75 Construction Project starting April 15. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

Aquatics & Fitness Board

The Aquatics & Fitness Board will elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary for 2026. They will also discuss filling two vacant board seats with unexpired terms. Financial and facility activity reports will be reviewed, including first quarter results and programming for the second and third quarters.

• Elect Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2026
• Discuss filling 2 vacant board seats (1-year and 2-year terms)
• Review LAF Financial Report
• Review 1st Quarter Report and 2nd & 3rd Quarter Programming
• Approve January 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Economic Development Authority