Luverne, MN

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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.

Economic Development Authority

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

Airport Board

Cable Television Board

The Luverne Cable Television Board will convene to swear in new members Josh Tollefson and Jordan Papik, elect officers, and review general business including an update from Bluepeak.

• Oaths of office for Josh Tollefson and Jordan Papik
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of Cable Television Board minutes from June 30, 2025
• Bluepeak Update
• Meeting at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers

City Council Work Session

The Luverne City Council will hold a work session on March 17, 2026, to discuss updates on the food shelf and an outdoor recreation project.

• Food Shelf Updates (Agenda Item E.1)
• Outdoor Recreation Project (Agenda Item E.2)

The City Council held a work session regarding updates from the Rock County Food Shelf and a proposed renovation for the outdoor ice rink. The food shelf update included details on current operating hours, distribution methods, and building improvements such as handicap accessibility. Additionally, a presentation was given on an Outdoor Ice Rink Renovation Project intended to create a multi-use space featuring pickleball courts; the City is applying for a MN DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant of up to $500,000 with a 50% local match.

City Council

The Luverne City Council will consider approving a labor agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 65, and authorize a payment of $1,962,115.26 for the Highway 75 Reconstruction Project.

• Approval of labor agreement with AFSCME Council 65
• Payment of $1,962,115.26 for Highway 75 Reconstruction Project
• Temporary liquor license for Take 16 Brewing Company
• Private use of Redbird Field for Nutcrackerfest
• Lease agreement for Minnesota State at 305 E Luverne Street

The Luverne City Council unanimously approved a lease with Minnesota West for the former city hospital building, a $1,962,115.26 payment to MnDOT for the Highway 75 reconstruction, and a new T‑Hangar project at the municipal airport. It also authorized inter‑fund loans of $320,000 to the Rural Fire Equipment Fund and $278,000 to the Childcare Fund, and approved several licenses and a labor agreement.

• Approved lease with Minnesota State for Minnesota West (gross lease, $459,099 total rent) – unanimous
• Approved $1,962,115.26 payment to MnDOT for Highway 75 reconstruction – unanimous
• Approved Luverne Municipal Airport T‑Hangar & Taxilane project (FAA/MnDOT grant‑funded) – unanimous
• Approved inter‑fund loan of up to $320,000 from Refuse Fund to Rural Fire Equipment Fund – unanimous
• Approved inter‑fund loan of up to $278,000 from General Fund to Childcare Fund – unanimous
• Approved temporary liquor license for Take 16 Brewing Company event – unanimous
• Approved commercial refuse collection license for Waste Management of Sioux Falls – unanimous
• Adopted labor agreement and MOU with AFSCME Council 65 covering 2026‑2028 – unanimous

Economic Development Authority

The Luverne Economic Development Authority will discuss a proposal by LUV Modular, LLC to build a multi-family modular production facility in the Luverne Industrial Park. The board will also vote on a $3,000 residential demolition grant for a trailer at 109 W. Mead Court. Routine approvals of minutes and financial reports are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of LUV Modular's proposed 176,760 sq ft multi-family modular production facility on 15 acres in Luverne Industrial Park
• Motion to approve $3,000 Residential Demolition Grant for TSE Investments LLC at 109 W. Mead Court (Lot 18)
• Approval of LEDA regular meeting minutes from February 9, 2026
• Approval of February 2026 department payment report and financial summary

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved its prior meeting minutes, the regular department payment report, and the financial report, each by unanimous vote. It also approved a Residential Demolition Grant request for TSE Investments LLC at 109 W. Mead Court, authorizing up to $3,000. All motions carried with the same five members voting aye.

• Approved LEDA Regular Meeting Minutes (02 09 2026) – motion carried unanimously (Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker, Buss)
• Approved Regular Department Payment Report (02 2026) – motion carried unanimously (Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker, Buss)
• Approved Financial Report (02 2026) – motion carried unanimously (Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker, Buss)
• Approved Residential Demolition Grant request for TSE Investments LLC, 109 W. Mead Court – up to $3,000 – motion carried unanimously (Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker, Buss)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of general obligation utility revenue bonds and the designation of real property as a city park. The meeting includes reports from the City Administrator and the Sheriff's Office.

• Proposed sale of $2,425,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A
• Proposed resolution to designate real property as a city park for public outdoor recreation
• Proposed resolution to apply for an outdoor recreation grant
• Highway 75 project change order for $2,247.45 for storm sewer structures near Bethany Lutheran Church
• Temporary liquor license for Luverne Area Chamber at 801 W Commerce Rd for June 5, 2026

The Luverne City Council unanimously approved a $2,180,000 general‑obligation utility revenue bond to fund water and sewer line replacement for the MnDOT Highway 75 project. It also approved a $374,750 replacement of the indoor pool’s rooftop dehumidification unit, a $2,247.45 change order for Highway 75 storm‑sewer structures, and designated Lot 1, Block 2 as a city park while authorizing an outdoor‑recreation grant application. All agenda and consent items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,180,000 general‑obligation utility revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved $374,750 replacement of rooftop dehumidification unit for indoor pool (unanimous)
• Approved $2,247.45 Change Order No. 3 for Highway 75 storm‑sewer project (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution waiving Chapter 152 subdivision requirements for Brett & Wendy Stegenga Living Trust (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Luverne Area Chamber, June 5 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt permit for Jackson Ducks Unlimited MN raffle and bingo event (unanimous)
• Designated Lot 1, Block 2 as a city park for outdoor recreation (unanimous)
• Authorized application for outdoor recreation grant to MN DNR (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Luverne City Council will hold a work session to discuss a housing development proposal (item 2025-434). No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Housing Development Proposal 2025-434

The council reviewed a housing development proposal from Don Jahnke of Impreza Modular for affordable housing on Maple Street. They expressed openness to the project and directed staff and the developer to continue refining the site plan, parking, garages, and to coordinate the conditional use process to align with the comprehensive plan. The meeting was adjourned after a motion that carried unanimously.

• Directed staff and developer to refine site plan, parking, garages, and coordinate conditional use (no vote)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (5-0)