Luverne public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Luverne City Council will approve the 2026 budget, tax levy, and capital improvement plan, and consider a contract amendment for a childcare facility. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding subdivision waivers, bond issuance, and license fees.

• Contract amendment for Knutson Construction childcare facility (+$65,352.76)
• Approval of 2026 tax levy and budget
• Waiver of subdivision requirements for two properties
• Issuance of general obligation utility revenue bonds, Series 2026A
• Establishment of new license fees, rates, and charges

Charter Commission

The Luverne Charter Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the 2025 annual report and previous minutes. The main discussion item is proposed charter amendments to align petitions, referendums, and recall elections with state law. The commission will also note upcoming term expirations in November 2026 and accept a board resignation.

• Approval of the 2025 Annual Report of the Charter Commission
• Discussion of charter changes for petitions, referendums, and recall elections to comply with state law
• Acceptance of Sherri Thompson's board resignation
• Notice of term expirations for Mark Opitz, Damon Eisma, Megan Nelson, and Cary Radisewitz in November 2026

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will approve the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting and approve department payment and financial reports for October and November 2025. The board will receive updates on housing initiatives and an industrial park study, and will discuss a proposal from Maxfield Research for a Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis estimated at $19,460 to $22,910 with a six‑month timeline. No formal action on the housing study is required at this meeting.

• Approve LEDA regular meeting minutes dated 10/13/2025
• Approve regular department payment reports for October 2025 and November 2025
• Approve financial reports for October 2025 and November 2025
• Discuss Maxfield Research proposal for a Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis, estimated $19,460‑$22,910, six‑month completion
• Industrial park update: explore phased development of a 15‑acre parcel and roadway/utility plans; BDPI grant program out of funds until July 2026

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved the prior meeting minutes and both the regular department payment report and the financial report for October and November 2025. Each motion was carried with the same three members voting aye. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved LEDA regular meeting minutes (10/13/2025) – vote: Baustian, Zewiske, Aaker aye
• Approved regular department payment report for Oct & Nov 2025 – vote: Baustian, Zewiske, Aaker aye
• Approved financial report for Oct & Nov 2025 – vote: Baustian, Zewiske, Aaker aye
• Adjourned meeting – vote: Baustian, Zewiske, Aaker aye

Airport Board

The Luverne Airport Board will review financial reports, approve minutes from September, and hear updates on hangar policies, lease compliance, and electric meters. The DGR engineer will present plans for a new 5-unit T-hangar construction and the Airport Layout Plan. The board will also set the 2026 bi-monthly meeting schedule.

• Hangar policy/lease update (item D.1)
• New construction of a 5-unit T-hangar (item F.1)
• Airport Layout Plan update (item F.2)
• Hangar lease compliance review (item D.3)
• Hangar electric meter updates (item D.2)

The board unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the airport financial report as of November 24, 2025. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Financial Report as of Nov 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Luverne City Council will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, reports, and a finance claim. Major decisions include a proposed resolution to consent to a transfer of control of a franchise and two resolutions waiving Chapter 152 subdivision requirements for H&H Construction Services (Tallgrass Addition) and Rock County Opportunities, LLC. The council will also consider several exempt permit applications for raffles, bingo, a temporary liquor license, 2026 liquor license renewals, and a liability coverage waiver. A closed meeting will be held to discuss labor‑negotiations strategy.

• Proposed Resolution consenting to a transfer of control of franchise (Resolution 31-25)
• Proposed Resolution waiving Chapter 152 subdivision requirements for H&H Construction Services, LLC (Tallgrass Addition) (Resolution 32-25)
• Proposed Resolution waiving Chapter 152 subdivision requirements for Rock County Opportunities, LLC (Resolution 33-25)
• Application for temporary liquor license for Luverne Brew Partners for Dec 8 2025 (Item L.4)
• Execution of Liability Coverage Waiver Form accepting $500,000 coverage limits (Item L.6)

The council unanimously approved the transfer of control of the city’s cable TV franchise to the Bluepeak Subsidiary. It also adopted the state‑required Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave policy and approved the November 2025 claim report for $1,324,464.45. Two resolutions waiving Chapter 152 subdivision requirements for H&H Construction (Tallgrass Addition) and Rock County Opportunities (Glover Addition) were adopted, and the liability coverage waiver limiting municipal tort claims to $500,000 was approved. Liquor license renewals and a temporary liquor license for a December event were approved with mixed votes.

• Approved transfer of control of city cable TV franchise to Bluepeak Subsidiary (unanimous)
• Adopted Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave policy (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 claim report for $1,324,464.45 (unanimous)
• Waived Chapter 152 subdivision requirements for H&H Construction (Tallgrass Addition) (unanimous)
• Waived Chapter 152 subdivision requirements for Rock County Opportunities (Glover Addition) (unanimous)
• Approved liability coverage waiver limiting municipal tort claims to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 liquor license renewals for 13 businesses (2 aye, 2 abstain)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Luverne Brew Partners event (2 aye, 2 abstain)

City Council Work Session

The Luverne City Council will hold a work session to discuss a water and wastewater rate study presented by Evan Leebens. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting otherwise consists of procedural items and adjournment.

• Presentation of Water/Wastewater Rate Study by Evan Leebens (2025-333)

Council members approved a motion to adjourn the meeting, and the motion carried unanimously. A water and wastewater rate study was presented, recommending no overall rate increases and suggesting monitoring sales. No formal action on the study’s recommendations was taken.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The city council will hold a public hearing on a proposed assessment of $19,339.88 for unpaid utility and miscellaneous charges. They will also vote on ordinances to convey three lots in the Reisch Addition to Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership for six affordable twin homes, sell a city-built house for $230,000, and update city codes on peddlers/solicitors and cannabis businesses to comply with state law. A correction to a childcare facility payment of $1,333.24 and a raffle permit for the Luverne Music Boosters are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and resolution to assess $19,339.88 in unpaid utility and miscellaneous charges
• Ordinance 58: Convey Lots 1, 2, and 3 in Reisch Addition to SWMHP for six affordable twin homes
• Ordinance 59: Sell Lot 5 in Block 3 of Charles O Hawes' Addition for $230,000
• Ordinance 61: Amend cannabis business regulations to remove specific insurance minimums
• Correction to Childcare Facility payment to Knutson Construction for an additional $1,333.24

The council adopted a resolution to assess unpaid utility and miscellaneous charges and approved several ordinances, including the transfer of three Reisch Addition lots to the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership for affordable homes, the sale of a TNT house, and updates to pedlar and cannabis business regulations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted unpaid utility & miscellaneous charges assessment ($19,339.88) – unanimous
• Approved conveyance of Lots 1‑3 Reisch Addition to SWMHP for affordable housing – unanimous
• Approved conveyance and sale of Lot 5 (TNT house) for $230,000 – unanimous
• Adopted amendment to City Code Chapter 113 (pedlars, solicitors, transient merchants) – unanimous
• Adopted amendment to City Code Chapter 118 (cannabis business regulations) – unanimous
• Approved petty cash reconciliation – unanimous
• Approved October 2025 claim report covering $2,245,808.13 – unanimous
• Approved correction to Knutson Construction payment – additional $1,333.24 – unanimous

Aquatics & Fitness Board

This is a routine meeting with procedural items: approval of previous minutes, a financial report, and an operations update from Finance Director Tyler Reisch. No policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The board will also set the next meeting date.

• Approval of July 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• LAF Financial Report (Item 2025-315)
• Operations update including next meeting date (Item 2025-316)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider approving a $1,187,580 grant for the Southwest MN Housing Partnership to build six affordable twin homes in the Reisch Addition and a $6,516 facade improvement grant for Revel Kitchen & Cocktails at 105 E. Main St. The body will also approve financial reports and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of $1,187,580 Impact Funds for SWMHP Reisch Addition twin homes
• Approval of $6,516 facade improvement grant for Revel Kitchen & Cocktails
• Approval of September 2025 department payment and financial reports
• Approval of Economic Development Authority minutes from September 18, 2025

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting, approved the regular department payment and financial reports for September 2025, and approved a grant of $2,280 for Revel Kitchen & Cocktails’ facade improvement at 105 E. Main St. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker, Thompson Aye)
• Approved September 2025 regular department payment report (Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker, Thompson Aye)
• Approved September 2025 financial report (Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker, Thompson Aye)
• Approved Revel Kitchen & Cocktails facade improvement grant of $2,280 for a $6,516 project at 105 E. Main St. (Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker, Thompson Aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker, Thompson Aye)

City Council

The Luverne City Council will consider setting a proposed 2025 property tax levy of $3,949,607 and schedule a Truth in Taxation hearing for December 16. Other major items include authorizing a $1.69 million city contribution toward the Highway 75 reconstruction project, approving a cannabis microbusiness registration at 1551 S Kniss Ave, and authorizing grant applications and a loan for the Blue Mound Ice Arena chiller replacement. The council will also vote on a partial payment for the childcare facility and several other resolutions.

• Proposed 2025 tax levy of $3,949,607 with Truth in Taxation hearing set for December 16, 2025 (Resolution 29-25)
• MnDOT agreement for Highway 75 project requiring $1,691,111.14 city contribution for ADA, utility, and lighting improvements (Resolution 22-25)
• Mighty Ducks grant application for up to $250,000 and a $750,000 loan to Luverne Hockey Club for Blue Mound Ice Arena chiller replacement (Resolutions 25-25 and 26-25)
• Cannabis microbusiness registration for Prairie Sky Enterprises, LLC at 1551 S Kniss Ave (item L.2)
• Partial payment of $36,190.64 to Knutson Construction for the childcare facility (item I.3)

The Luverne City Council adopted several resolutions, including a $750,000 loan to the Luverne Hockey Club for a Blue Mound Ice Arena compressor system upgrade. It also approved MnDOT agreements for Highway 75 detour and construction, and authorized multiple grant applications and a subdivision waiver. A proposal for additional environmental services was rejected, and a claim report for $1,975,682.86 was approved.

• Approved up to $750,000 loan to Luverne Hockey Club for Blue Mound Ice Arena compressor project (Aye)
• Adopted resolution authorizing execution of MnDOT Agreement No. 1060777 for Highway 75 detour (Aye)
• Adopted resolution authorizing execution of MnDOT Agreement No. 1059929 for Highway 75 improvements (Aye)
• Authorized Luverne Area Community Foundation to apply for MNRAAA Age‑Friendly Communities Grant (Aye)
• Approved waiver of Chapter 152 subdivision requirements for Agri‑Energy to Gevo Asset (Aye)
• Authorized application for up to $250,000 Mighty Ducks Grant for BMIA chiller replacement (Aye)
• Accepted State of Minnesota Airport Maintenance and Operations Grant up to $27,855.55 (Aye)
• Approved Claim Report for September 2025 for $1,975,682.86 (Aye)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss the proposed 2026 Capital and Operating Budget. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Council Chambers.

• 2026 Capital and Operating Budget Presentation/Discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will vote on two facade improvement applications. The first is from the Rock County Historical Society for a $30,500 project at 312 E. Main, requesting a $10,675 grant and $10,675 loan. The second is from Bruce & Cody Henrichs for a $29,625.50 project at 109 E. Main St., requesting a $10,369 grant with no loan. Both applications have met all requirements.

• Motion to approve $10,675 grant and $10,675 loan for Rock County Historical Society facade at 312 E. Main
• Motion to approve $10,369 grant for Bruce & Cody Henrichs facade at 109 E. Main St.
• Approval of August 2025 department payment report and financial report
• Approval of August 11, 2025 LEDA regular meeting minutes

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting, the regular department payment report, and the financial report. It also approved facade improvement applications for the Rock County Historical Society ($30,500 project) and for Bruce & Cody Henrichs ($29,625.50 project). All motions carried with unanimous support from the four members present.

• Approved August 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved regular department payment report (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Rock County Historical Society facade improvement project at 312 E. Main ($30,500) (unanimous)
• Approved Bruce & Cody Henrichs facade improvement project at 109 E. Main St. ($29,625.50) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Luverne Airport Board will receive a financial report for August 25, 2025. It will hear updates on hangar lease rate increases, new leases effective January 1, 2026, and utility application criteria. The board will also review the AWOS relocation and the progress of a five‑unit hangar project. An airport fly‑in recap is included as an additional item.

• Hangar lease rate increases and new leases starting Jan 1 2026
• AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System) relocation report
• Five‑unit hangar project update
• Airport financial report as of August 25 2025
• Recap of recent airport fly‑in event

The board approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting and the airport financial report as of August 25, 2025, each by unanimous vote. A motion to build a new airport hangar was also approved unanimously. The board directed that a log sheet be started for the courtesy car.

• Approved June 3, 2025 Airport Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 25, 2025 Airport financial report (unanimous)
• Approved construction of a new airport hangar (unanimous)
• Directed start of a log sheet for the courtesy car

City Council

The Luverne City Council will consider introducing an ordinance that caps cannabis retail business registrations at five and clarifies approval conditions. Other actions include approving a $23,190.91 change order for the childcare facility, a resolution to purchase 1.13 acres from Bethany Lutheran Church for $50,000 to build a storm water detention basin, and conditional use permits for a garage office and a cannabis microbusiness. The council will also vote on a liquor license for Revel Kitchen & Cocktails.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 57 to cap cannabis retail registrations at five and regulate applications
• Change Order No. 15 for $23,190.91 to Knutson Construction for childcare facility shelving and window repairs
• Resolution 19-25 to waive subdivision requirements for Bethany Lutheran Church to sell 1.13 acres to the city for $50,000 for a storm water basin
• Conditional Use Permit for Prairie Sky Enterprises LLC to operate a cannabis microbusiness retail facility at 1551 South Kniss Avenue
• Annual liquor license for Revel Kitchen & Cocktails at 107 E Main Street, effective September 1, 2025

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 57 amending Chapter 118 to limit cannabis retail registrations to five. It also approved two conditional use permits, a liquor license, a contract change order, a claim report, and two subdivision waivers. All actions were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 57 capping cannabis retail registrations at five (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for larger garage at 215 West Lincoln Street (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for cannabis microbusiness at 1551 South Kniss Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved annual liquor license for Revel Kitchen & Cocktails, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 15 increasing Knutson Construction contract by $23,190.91 (unanimous)
• Approved Claim Report for August 2025 for $1,043,663.05 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution waiving Chapter 152 requirements for Meadowlark Circle Estates (unanimous)
• Approved resolution waiving Chapter 152 requirements for Bethany Lutheran Church land conveyance (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing on Dikun Properties' proposal to purchase Lot 1 in Mayes Fourth Addition to build a 70'x170' wood frame building for a cannabis grow facility. The board will also vote on a $5,000 zero-interest RBEG loan to Rock River Apothecary LLC for a kitchen remodeling project at 203 E. Main St. Routine approvals of minutes and financial reports are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Dikun Properties MN LLC proposal to purchase Lot 1 in Mayes Fourth Addition for cannabis grow facility
• Motion to approve sale of Lot 1 and authorize signing of Development & Purchase Agreements
• Motion to approve $5,000 RBEG Revolving Loan Fund application for Rock River Apothecary LLC (0% interest, 5-year term, kitchen remodeling at 203 E. Main St.)
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting
• Approval of July 2025 department payment report and financial report

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved its meeting minutes, a department payment report, and a financial report. It authorized the sale of Lot 1 in the Mayes Fourth Addition to Dikun Properties MN LLC for a cannabis grow facility, with a 3‑aye to 1‑nay vote. The board also approved a $5,000 revolving loan for Rock River Apothecary LLC and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved LEDA meeting minutes (07‑14‑2025) – vote: Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker Aye
• Approved Regular Department Payment Report (07‑2025) – vote: Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker Aye
• Approved Financial Report (07‑2025) – vote: Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker Aye
• Approved sale of Lot 1 in Mayes Fourth Addition to Dikun Properties MN LLC; authorized signing – vote: 3 Aye (Baustian, Zewiske, Aaker), 1 Nay (DeBates)
• Approved $5,000 RBEG revolving loan to Rock River Apothecary LLC – vote: Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker Aye
• Adjourned meeting – vote: Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, Aaker Aye

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and review two Conditional Use Permit applications. The body will make recommendations to the Luverne City Council regarding these requests.

• CUP application for a cannabis microbusiness retail facility at 1551 South Kniss Avenue
• CUP application for a larger garage for office space at 215 West Lincoln Street

City Council

The Luverne City Council will consider approving four cannabis retail microbusiness registrations, adopting a resolution for cannabis registration fees, and amending zoning and registration ordinances to align with state law. They will also vote on decertifying a tax increment financing district, waiving subdivision requirements for two parcels, and approving a temporary liquor license for a community event.

• Cannabis registration applications for four retail microbusinesses (1202 S. Kniss, 704 S. Kniss, 401 S. Kniss, 206 W. Main St.)
• Resolution establishing cannabis retail registration fees
• Ordinance amending zoning code to regulate cannabis and hemp businesses (Chapter 153)
• Waiver of subdivision requirements for Kings Custom Trailers parcel at 1551 S. Kniss
• Temporary liquor license and street closure for Ag Appreciation Day (Aug. 23)

The council unanimously adopted several resolutions, including decertifying Tax Increment Financing District No. 22, approving a limited‑use permit for Trunk Highway 75, and waiving subdivision requirements for two parcels. It also adopted cannabis‑related measures: a registration fee schedule, amendments to the zoning code and to the city’s cannabis registration ordinance. Additionally, the council approved a temporary liquor license and street closure for a community event with a 2‑0‑1 vote.

• Adopted Proposed Resolution No. 13-25 decertifying TIF District 22 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proposed Resolution No. 14-25 limited‑use permit for Trunk Highway 75 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proposed Resolution No. 15-25 waiver of subdivision requirements for 1551 South Kniss (unanimous)
• Adopted Proposed Resolution No. 17-25 waiver of subdivision requirements for 1253 121st Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Proposed Resolution No. 16-25 establishing cannabis retail registration fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 153 to regulate cannabis and hemp businesses (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 118 cannabis business regulations (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license and street closure for Luverne Brew Partners event (2‑0‑1)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss the availability of four new lots in the Industrial Park on the south side of Dakota Road. The body is expected to vote on a resolution establishing the minimum sale price for these lots.

• Resolution # 6-2025 to establish minimum sale prices for lots in Mayes Fourth Addition
• Discussion of four new lots over one acre in size in the Industrial Park

The board approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting, the June 2025 regular department payment report, and the June 2025 financial report. It also approved Resolution #6-2025 establishing a minimum sale price for lots in the Mayes Fourth Addition. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 regular department payment report (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #6-2025 establishing minimum sale price for Mayes Fourth Addition lots (unanimous)

Aquatics & Fitness Board

The Luverne Aquatics & Fitness Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, review financial statements, and discuss facility activity and programming updates.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of LAF financial reports for April and June 2025
• Discussion on demographics and facility gaps
• Review of class attendance and monthly programming

The Aquatics & Fitness Board approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also approved the LAF financial report, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m. with a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved LAF financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:42 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations on three items: a conditional use permit for a garage/storage at 222 East Main Street, a conditional use permit for a cannabis microbusiness retail facility at 1201 S Kniss Avenue, and proposed amendments to City Code sections 153.008 and 153.210 regulating cannabis businesses. The commission will also discuss these items under new business.

• Conditional use permit for Tim Gust/TKG LLC to construct a garage/storage at 222 East Main Street (Downtown District)
• Conditional use permit for Jordan Manjo to operate a cannabis microbusiness retail facility at 1201 S Kniss Avenue (Highway Commercial District)
• Proposed ordinance amending zoning code sections 153.008 and 153.210 to regulate cannabis businesses
• Public hearing to rule and make recommendations to the City Council on all three items

The commission unanimously approved the conditional use permit for a garage/storage addition at 222 East Main Street. It also approved the conditional use permit for a cannabis retail micro‑business at 1201 S Kniss Avenue. In addition, the commission adopted amendments to City Code Chapter 153, Sections 153.008 and 153.210 regulating cannabis businesses. All three motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved garage/storage CUP at 222 East Main St (unanimous)
• Approved cannabis retail microbusiness CUP at 1201 S Kniss Ave (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to City Code Chapter 153, §§153.008 & 153.210 (unanimous)

Cable Television Board

The Cable Television Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including election of officers and approval of prior minutes. The main agenda item is a discussion on future considerations for cable services in Luverne. No concrete proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of future considerations for cable services in Luverne (Item F.1)

City Council

The City Council will review five conditional use permits for cannabis retail and manufacturing establishments. The body will also consider real estate conveyances and a public event request for July 4.

• Conditional Use Permits for cannabis retail at 206 West Main St, 1202 South Kniss Ave, 704 South Kniss Ave, and 401 South Kniss Ave
• Recommended denial of cannabis retail permit at 218 East Main St due to parking requirements
• Sale of vacant lot at 712 W Lawn Park for $5,000
• Transfer of Marty Mayes Addition in the industrial park to the Economic Development Authority
• Private Use of Public Property request for July 4 events at The Lake on West Edgehill Street

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the June claim report, and the petty‑cash reconciliation. It approved conditional use permits for cannabis retailers at 206 West Main, 1202 South Kniss, 704 South Kniss, and 401 South Kniss, and unanimously denied the permit for 218 East Main. All actions were recorded as unanimous votes except the hemp‑product registration, which passed with two ayes and two abstentions.

• Agenda amendment approved (unanimous)
• June 2025 claim report approved (unanimous)
• Petty cash reconciliation approved (unanimous)
• CUP for 206 West Main (cannabis retail) approved (unanimous)
• CUP for 218 East Main (cannabis retail) denied (motion failed, unanimous)
• CUP for 1202 South Kniss (cannabis retail) approved (unanimous)
• CUP for 704 South Kniss (cannabis retail) approved (unanimous)
• CUP for 401 South Kniss (cannabis retail) approved (unanimous)

Cable Television Board

The Cable Television Board will meet on June 16, 2025 to discuss its role and current cable service offerings. Board members will review existing issues with providers and consider any inquiries from new providers. They will also discuss a scheduled meeting with Bluepeak on June 30.

• Role of the Cable Television Board (2025-195)
• Current cable offerings (2025-196)
• Current issues with providers (2025-197)
• Any new providers inquiring (2025-198)
• Meeting with Bluepeak on June 30 (2025-199)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The board also unanimously approved adjournment at 6:00 p.m. The board agreed to invite Bluepeak representatives to a future meeting, to contact other providers and neighboring cities, to consult the franchise attorney, and to review existing franchise agreements.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Agreed to invite Bluepeak representatives to a future meeting
• Agreed to reach out to other providers and neighboring cities
• Agreed to consult franchise attorney on updating agreements
• Agreed to review current franchise agreements and community needs

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider two grant requests: a Residential Demolition Grant of $1,500 for a dilapidated garage at 315 E Park St N, and a facade improvement grant and loan totaling $37,576 for a commercial project at 105 E Main St. Both applicants meet program requirements.

• Motion to approve $1,500 Residential Demolition Grant for Troy Bullis at 315 E Park St N
• Motion to approve $18,788 grant and $18,788 loan (4%, 7 years) for Arcade Building LLC facade at 105 E Main St
• Total facade project cost: $53,680
• New commercial entrance system with glass storefront, addressing HVAC and accessibility

The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved the May meeting minutes, the regular department payment report, and the May financial report. It also approved a $1,500 residential demolition grant for Troy Bullis at 315 E Park St N. Additionally, the board approved an $18,788 grant and an $18,788 loan for Arcade Building LLC’s facade improvement at 105 E Main St.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes (4‑aye)
• Approved Regular Department Payment Report (4‑aye)
• Approved May financial report (4‑aye)
• Approved $1,500 residential demolition grant for 315 E Park St N (4‑aye)
• Approved $18,788 grant and $18,788 loan for Arcade Building LLC facade project (3‑aye, 1 abstain)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding five conditional use permit (CUP) applications. All applications are for the operation of cannabis retail or manufacturing establishments at various locations in Luverne.

• CUP application for cannabis retail at 206 West Main Street (Terry Gray)
• CUP application for cannabis retail at 218 East Main Street (Terry Gray)
• CUP application for cannabis retail and manufacturing at 1202 South Kniss Avenue (Dylan Stokes)
• CUP application for cannabis retail at 704 South Kniss Avenue (Peter Dikun)
• CUP application for cannabis retail at 401 South Kniss Avenue (Terry Kapple)

The commission unanimously approved conditional use permits for cannabis retail or manufacturing at four locations, each with specific zoning and nuisance mitigation conditions. The permit for the cannabis retail establishment at 218 East Main Street was denied due to insufficient off‑street parking. The meeting minutes and adjournment were also approved unanimously.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved CUP for 206 West Main St. with conditions (unanimous vote)
• Denied CUP for 218 East Main St. due to lack of off‑street parking
• Approved CUP for 1202 South Kniss Ave. with conditions (unanimous vote)
• Approved CUP for 704 South Kniss Ave. with conditions (unanimous vote)
• Approved CUP for 401 South Kniss Ave. with conditions (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Airport Board

The Luverne Airport Board will review the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the latest financial report as of May 28, 2025. The board will receive an update on the airport hangar lease situation and the upcoming airport fly‑in event. Two project updates will be presented: the relocation of the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) and the status of a new five‑unit hangar project.

• Approval of March 4, 2025 Airport Board minutes (Agenda item B.1)
• Review of Airport Financial Report as of May 28, 2025 (Agenda item C.1)
• Hangar lease update presented by the City Administrator (Agenda item D.1)
• Discussion of AWOS relocation (Agenda item F.1)
• Update on the 5‑unit hangar project (Agenda item F.2)

The Airport Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 4 meeting and the financial report that adds monthly bills for DGR and other non‑contractual organizations. The board set the Airport Fly‑In for August 23, 2025, with breakfast priced at $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Staff will draft new hangar lease templates while allowing current tenants to remain until the new agreements are completed. The FAA approved the location for a 5‑unit hangar project, a MNDOT grant was applied for, and a meeting will be arranged to discuss the AWOS relocation.

• Approved March 4 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved financial report inclusion of monthly bills (unanimous vote)
• Set Airport Fly‑In for August 23, 2025; breakfast $10 adults, $5 kids
• Staff to draft new hangar lease templates; tenants remain until new leases
• FAA approved 5‑unit hangar location; MNDOT grant application submitted
• Bid letting for 5‑unit hangar scheduled for March or April 2026
• Construction of 5‑unit hangar planned for fall 2026, completion spring 2027
• Meeting to be set with John Stoffel and Brian Remme to discuss AWOS relocation

City Council

The City Council will review the 2024 audit and financial statements. Members are deciding on a property conveyance ordinance and a contract payment for a childcare facility.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 49 to authorize the sale of real estate at 414 North Spring Street
• Payment of $350,014.92 and a $1,333.24 contract increase (Change Order No. 14) to Knutson Construction for a childcare facility
• Presentation of the 2024 Audit by Abby Schmidt of Abdo

The council unanimously approved the ordinance to sell the former Tomorrows Tradesmen house at 414 North Spring Street, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the purchase and closing documents. It also approved the 2024 audit, the audited financial statements, a $996,838.96 claim report, and a $1,333.24 increase to the childcare facility contract. All agenda items, minutes, and other board reports were accepted without dissent.

• Approved agenda and special orders (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed Economic Development Authority and Fire Department minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 audit report (unanimous)
• Approved audited 2024 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 claim report for $996,838.96 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 14 increasing contract by $1,333.24 for Knutson Construction (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing conveyance of 414 North Spring Street property (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive a report from School Resource Officer Jeff Stratton. No other substantive business is listed; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• School Resource Officer Report by Jeff Stratton

The council voted to adjourn the work session at 5:40 p.m. The motion was made by Council Member Dan Nath, seconded by Council Member Kevin Aaker, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Luverne City Council will consider approving temporary liquor licenses for the Luverne Baseball Association for 12 baseball game dates in 2025 and for Luverne Brew Partners for two events on May 17 and June 21, 2025. The council will also vote on a request from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for private use of public right-of-way at Main City Park on September 20, 2025, for an Out of the Darkness Walk event. Routine items include approval of minutes, reports, and a petty cash reconciliation.

• Temporary liquor licenses for Luverne Baseball Association at Redbird Field for 12 game dates in 2025
• Temporary liquor licenses for Luverne Brew Partners events on May 17 (Papik Motors) and June 21 (Riverside Park)
• Private use of public right-of-way for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention event on September 20 at Main City Park
• Approval of petty cash reconciliation as of March 31 and April 30, 2025
• First Claim Report for May 2025 (Check No. 164614-)

The Luverne City Council unanimously approved several items, including the agenda and minutes, petty cash reconciliation, and a $1,405,825.04 claim report. It also approved temporary liquor licenses for the Luverne Baseball Association (12 game dates), Luverne Brew Partners (two events), and authorized private use of Main City Park for an American Foundation for Suicide Prevention walk on September 20, 2025.

• Approved agenda and special orders – unanimous
• Approved April 22, 2025 council minutes – unanimous
• Approved petty cash reconciliation as of March 31 and April 30, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved May 2025 claim report for $1,405,825.04 – unanimous
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Luverne Baseball Association (12 game dates) – unanimous
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Luverne Brew Partners (May 17 and June 21 events) – unanimous
• Approved private use of Main City Park for suicide prevention walk on Sep 20, 2025 – unanimous

Board of Appeals and Equalization

The Board of Appeals and Equalization will meet to conduct a sales review. The meeting includes a presentation of 2023-2024 City of Luverne sales information by the Rock County Assessor.

• Review of 2023-2024 City of Luverne sales information presented by Rock County Assessor

Economic Development Authority

The Luverne Economic Development Authority will vote on two Residential Demolition Grant requests for accessory structures (sheds) at 307 S. Fassett St. ($750) and 625 W. Warren St. ($1,500). Both applicants meet program requirements and the houses will remain. Routine approvals of minutes and financial reports are also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve $750 demolition grant for Timothy Cowell, 307 S. Fassett St. (accessory shed)
• Motion to approve $1,500 demolition grant for Mike Davis, 625 W. Warren St. (accessory shed)

The board approved the minutes from the April 13 meeting, the April 2025 regular department payment report, and the April 2025 financial report. It also approved residential demolition grant requests for Timothy Cowell ($750) and Mike Davis ($1,500). All motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved April 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Regular Department Payment Report – 04/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report – 04/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Demolition Grant for Timothy Cowell, $750 (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Demolition Grant for Mike Davis, $1,500 (unanimous)

Aquatics & Fitness Board

The board will consider approval of March meeting minutes, review the April 30 financial report, and hear an operations update from the city administrator. Facility activity updates including class summaries and programming for Q2 will also be discussed.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Review of LAF Financial Report – Income Statement as of April 30, 2025
• Operations update including Scorecard Report and board meeting schedule
• Class Summary discussion on demographics and gaps with March/April aerobic data
• Monthly Programming update for Q2

City Council

The City Council will review a contract change order for a childcare facility and a claim report. The body is also deciding on a street closure request for a block party and a temporary liquor license for the Rock County Fair.

• Contract Change Order No. 13 for $11,182.36 to Knutson Construction for a Childcare Facility
• Private Use of Public Right-of-Way request for Take 16 to close Blue Mound Avenue from Main Street to Lincoln Street on June 6, 2025
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License application for the Rock County Ag Society for July 23-26, 2025
• Second Claim Report for April 2025

The Luverne City Council approved a private use of public right‑of‑way request to close Blue Mound Avenue for a Block Party on June 6, allowing liquor service. The council also unanimously approved the agenda, prior minutes, an $874,906.53 claim report, an $11,182.36 contract change for a childcare facility, and a temporary on‑sale liquor license for the Rock County Fair.

• Approved agenda and special orders (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $874,906.53 claim report for April 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $11,182.36 contract change order for Knutson Construction (unanimous)
• Approved private street closure on Blue Mound Ave, June 6 (aye: Aaker, Kracht; abstain: Thorson, Nath)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Rock County Ag Society, July 23‑26 (unanimous)

Board of Appeals and Adjustments

The Board of Appeals and Adjustments will meet to review a variance request regarding property setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for 704 S Kniss to allow a building setback of 8 feet from the West property line and 10 feet 2 inches from the existing building

Economic Development Authority

The Luverne Economic Development Authority will consider approving a facade improvement grant for David and Stacy Riphagen's roof replacement project at 210 East Main Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and financial reports for March 2025.

• Motion to approve Facade Improvement Grant of $6,002.50 for David & Stacy Riphagen's roof replacement at 210 East Main St. (total project cost $17,150)
• Approval of regular department payment report for March 2025
• Approval of financial summary report for March 2025

The Luverne Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved the March 2025 Regular Department Payment Report and the March 2025 Financial Report. The board approved a $6,002.50 grant for a roof replacement project at 210 East Main Street submitted by David & Stacy Riphagen. All motions carried with votes from Baustian, DeBates, Zewiske, and Thompson.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Regular Department Payment Report for March 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Financial Report for March 2025 (4-0)
• Approved $6,002.50 grant for roof replacement at 210 East Main St (4-0)

Board of Appeals and Adjustments

The Board of Appeals and Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Dikun Properties to reduce the west property line setback to 8 feet and the distance from an existing building to 10 feet 2 inches at 704 S Kniss. The board will also elect officers, approve prior minutes, and set a follow-up meeting date on April 21, 2025, to consider action on the variance.

• Public hearing on variance for 8-foot west setback and 10-foot 2-inch building separation at 704 S Kniss (City Code Section 153.056)
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of Board of Appeals and Adjustment Minutes from April 3, 2023
• Setting April 21, 2025 meeting to consider action on the variance

The Board of Appeals and Adjustments elected Caroline Thorson as Chair, Dan Nath as Vice Chair, and Verlyn Van Batavia as Secretary, each by unanimous vote. The board also approved the minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting, again unanimously. A meeting was scheduled for April 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to consider Peter Dikun’s variance request.

• Elected Caroline Thorson as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dan Nath as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Verlyn Van Batavia as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set April 21, 2025 meeting to consider variance request (approved)

City Council

The Luverne City Council will vote on two ordinances to regulate cannabis businesses, including zoning buffers and registration requirements. The council will also consider final payment of $34,797.11 for the aquatics center expansion, a wetland conservation resolution, and a permit for a dog-friendly park event.

• Final payment of $34,797.11 to Hoogendoorn Construction for Luverne Aquatics and Fitness Center expansion
• Proposed Resolution 10-25 delegating wetland conservation administration to Rock Soil and Water Conservation District
• Proposed Ordinance 47 amending zoning code to regulate cannabis businesses with 1,000-foot school buffer
• Proposed Ordinance 48 requiring cannabis businesses to register with the city and imposing penalties up to $2,000
• Private use of public right-of-way for Woofstock dog event on June 8, 2025 at Luverne City Park

The council unanimously adopted a resolution delegating administration of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act to the Rock Soil and Water Conservation District. It also approved the final payment of $34,797.11 to Hoogendoorn Construction for the Aquatics Center expansion, and approved a $1,053,186.58 claim report for April 2025. Additionally, the council approved a private use request for the Woofstock dog event at City Park on June 8.

• Adopted Wetland Conservation Act resolution (unanimous)
• Approved final payment $34,797.11 to Hoogendoorn Construction (unanimous)
• Approved First Claim Report for April 2025 covering $1,053,186.58 (unanimous)
• Approved private use request for Woofstock dog event at City Park on June 8 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and special orders (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved receipt of Blue Mound Area Theatre Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted cannabis ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 153 (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider proposed amendments to City Code chapter 153 to add sections regulating cannabis business zoning. The commission will also elect officers and approve minutes from last year's meeting.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from April 22, 2024
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to City Code chapter 153 (cannabis business zoning)
• New business: proposed ordinance adding Sections 153.200 and 153.210 to regulate cannabis business zoning

The commission elected Dan Nath as Chair, Tom Lanoue as Vice Chair, and Tyler LeBrun as Secretary, each by unanimous vote. The minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously. A public hearing on proposed cannabis business zoning received no comments, and no vote was recorded on the ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Elected Dan Nath as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Tom Lanoue as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Tyler LeBrun as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Luverne Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss cannabis zoning regulations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for general discussion only.

• Cannabis Zoning Work Session (Agenda Item II.1)

The commission held a work session to review zoning regulations for cannabis-related businesses. Discussion covered industrial zones for cultivation and manufacturing, and retail locations in highway, community, and downtown areas, all requiring conditional use permits. A public hearing is scheduled for April 7 to gather community feedback, and the commission will make recommendations to the city council.

City Council

The City Council will review a grant agreement for airport equipment and an interconnection agreement for a solar array. The body will also consider raffle permits and a public right-of-way request for a community event.

• Resolution 9-25 for a $28,828 Bush Hog Tri-Deck Finish Mower (City share approx. $8,648)
• Interconnection Agreement with Premium Minnesota Pork, LLC for a 1.2 megawatt solar array
• Second Claim Report for March 2025 totaling $668,350.58
• Private Use of Public Right-of-Way request for Luverne Area Chamber event on July 11, 2025
• Exempt raffle permits for Luverne Baseball Association (July 20) and Luverne Softball Association (June 28)

The council unanimously approved an interconnection agreement for a 1.2 MW solar array at Premium Minnesota Pork. It also adopted a resolution to use a state grant for purchasing a Bush Hog Tri‑Deck Finish Mower for the airport, and approved several permits and a $668,350.58 finance claim. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved interconnection agreement for 1.2 MW solar array with Premium Minnesota Pork (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing MnDOT grant for airport mower purchase ($28,828 total, city share $8,648) (unanimous)
• Approved Second Claim Report for March 2025, $668,350.58 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt permit for Luverne Baseball Association raffle on July 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt permit for Luverne Softball Association raffle on June 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved private use of public right‑of‑way for Luverne Area Chamber event on July 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and special orders (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Luverne City Council holds a work session with no voting items. The agenda includes a presentation on the Green Step Cities program by a regional development planner and a tour of the Tour Kids Rock! Child Care Facility.

• Presentation by Development Planner Nadya Bucklin on Green Step Cities program (Southwest Regional Development Commission).
• Tour of Tour Kids Rock! Child Care Facility.

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution to authorize a promissory note and subordination agreement for the Town Square multifamily housing project. The body is also considering a payment for a childcare facility and a temporary liquor license.

• Payment of $219,172.47 to Knutson Construction for the Childcare Facility
• Resolution 8-25 regarding a promissory note and subordination agreement for the Town Square development project
• Temporary on-sale liquor license application for Luverne Brew Partners for March 20, 2025
• Approval of petty cash reconciliation as of February 28, 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss an application for building improvements at 212 E. Main Street. The body will also consider applying for the Minnesota Housing Partnership's 10th Housing Institute program to increase affordable housing supply.

• Facade improvement application for 212 E. Main Street: $11,060 loan and $11,060 grant
• Discussion on applying for the Minnesota Housing Partnership Housing Institute program

Aquatics & Fitness Board

The Aquatics & Fitness Board will review and approve minutes from January 2025, receive monthly activity, membership, attendance, and financial reports, discuss programming ideas, and address a board vacancy. The agenda consists entirely of procedural updates and routine business.

• Approval of January 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Monthly activities, membership, and attendance reports for January and February 2025
• Financial report including income statements and fund analyses for January and February 2025
• Discussion of programming ideas for the facility
• Update on a board vacancy

Airport Board

The Airport Board will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary and administer oaths of office. Members will discuss hangar leases, a new hangar, and the Airport Layout Plan. The meeting also includes reports on equipment grants and engineering projects.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• MNDOT Aeronautics Equipment Grant
• Review of hangar leases and 6-unit hangar project update
• AWOS Relocation and Seal Coat Project closeout
• Discussion of 2025 Minnesota Airports Conference

City Council

The Luverne City Council will consider an ordinance authorizing the sale of two parcels to MnDOT for Highway 75 improvements for $5,200 and $4,600. They will also vote on a resolution waiving subdivision requirements to split Lot 7 of Uithoven Estates into two units, and on an exempt permit for Ducks Unlimited to hold a raffle. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and various reports.

• Ordinance to convey Parcel 13 ($4,600) and Parcel 15 ($5,200) at Highway 75 and Main to MnDOT for road improvements
• Resolution to waive subdivision requirements for Lot 7, Uithoven Estates, to create Units 7 and 8 for Cleveringa Construction
• Exempt permit request from Ducks Unlimited MN-41 for a raffle and bingo event on April 26, 2025 at Luverne Fire Department

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss Minnesota Statute 342 regarding cannabis and how it pertains to the City of Luverne.

• Discussion on Minnesota Statute 342 Cannabis

City Council

The Luverne City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the meeting agenda, minutes, and staff reports. The main financial decisions are two payment certifications: $115,945.05 to Knutson Construction for the nearly completed childcare facility, and $2,516.68 to Duininck, Inc. for the final storm sewer project payment. The council will also vote on an exempt permit for an American Legion bingo event and a temporary liquor license for a Take 16 Brewing event at Luverne Lanes.

• Approve $115,945.05 payment to Knutson Construction for childcare facility (94.15% complete)
• Approve $2,516.68 final payment to Duininck, Inc. for Trunk Highway 75 storm sewer improvements
• Approve exempt permit for American Legion Post 123 to conduct bingo at Big Top Tents
• Approve temporary on‑sale liquor license for Take 16 Brewing event at Luverne Lanes, 117 N Cedar St.

Aquatics & Fitness Board

The Aquatics & Fitness Board will meet to approve minutes, review monthly activity and financial reports, and discuss facility programming and board vacancies.

• Approval of January 13, 2025 minutes
• Review of LAF Financial Report
• Review of March Programming Ideas
• Discussion on Board Vacancy
• Review of Activities and Membership Reports

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a $1,187,580 Impact Fund award from the Minnesota Housing Board to construct six twin-home units in the Reisch Addition, targeting households at or below 80-100% area median income. The board will also receive an update on the nearly complete childcare center, which expects to open in May 2025, and consider a $5,000 commercial demolition grant for a dilapidated property at 704 S. Kniss.

• Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership awarded $1,187,580 in Impact Funds for three twin homes (6 units) in Reisch Addition; total project cost $2,659,500
• Childcare center construction nearing completion: furniture arriving, 125+ kids on pre-enrollment, anticipated opening May 2025
• Dikun Properties, LLC requests $5,000 Commercial Demolition Grant for property at 704 S. Kniss (EMV $28,700)
• Approval of January 2025 department payment report and financial summary
• Approval of January 13, 2025 LEDA regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Luverne City Council will consider a resolution to increase the fee for the Marathon Water Heater Program from $600 to $1,200 plus tax due to rising costs. The council will also vote on two contract change orders: a $12,224 increase for the childcare facility construction and a $38,000 decrease for the aquatics center project. Additionally, a liquor license application for a new restaurant at 105-107 East Main will be decided.

• Resolution to increase Marathon Water Heater Program fee from $600 to $1,200 plus tax
• Contract Change Order No. 12 for a $12,224 increase to Knutson Construction for the childcare facility
• Change Order No. 6 for a $38,000 decrease to Hoogendoorn Construction for the aquatics center expansion
• Annual liquor, Sunday on-sale, and optional 2 AM licenses for Arcade Dining on Main LLC at 105-107 East Main

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation on the cannabis industry's impact on Luverne and consider draft ordinances regulating cannabis business zoning and operations.

• Presentation on Cannabis Industry Impact
• Draft Ordinance 2025-17: Regulate Cannabis Business Zoning
• Draft Ordinance 2025-18: Regulate Cannabis Business Zoning and Land Use
• Draft Ordinance 2025-19: Regulate Cannabis Business within the City

City Council

The Luverne City Council will begin the new term with oaths of office for the re-elected mayor and council members. Organizational resolutions include designating official depositories, the official newspaper, and data practices officials. Key financial actions include a $7,500 subsidy for the senior meal site and approval of a $324,381.85 payment to Knutson Construction for the childcare facility, which is 92.46% complete.

• Oath of office for Mayor Pat Baustian, Council Members Dan Nath and Marlin Kracht
• Resolution 1-25 to authorize Finance Director to designate official depositories and adopt investment policy
• Approval of $7,500 annual subsidy for Luverne Senior Citizen Meal Site (Generations)
• Payment No. 9 for $324,381.85 to Knutson Construction for the Childcare Facility
• Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota BCA for federal background checks on fire department applicants

City Council

The Luverne City Council will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda and any special orders, and approve the minutes from the December 23, 2024 meeting. They will also consider any unfinished business or points of privilege before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda and special orders
• Approval of December 23, 2024 City Council minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Luverne Economic Development Authority will hear an update on the Kids Rock! Child Care Center construction, which is on schedule with finishing work underway and appliance delivery scheduled for the week of February 3, 2025. The board will also vote on five routine resolutions designating official depositories, the official newspaper, a fund balance reserve policy, and data practices appointments.

• Construction update: tiling, painting, signage, and mechanical work completed; LVT flooring, carpet, and door hardware scheduled this month
• Sara Robinson hired as Kids Rock! Executive Director; accepting applications for assistant director, food service manager, lead teacher, and aide positions
• Resolution 01-2025 designating official depositories of LEDA funds
• Resolution 03-2025 committing certain LEDA fund balances by establishing a reserve policy
• Resolutions 02-2025, 04-2025, and 05-2025 for official newspaper and data practices roles

Aquatics & Fitness Board

The Aquatics & Fitness Board will elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary for 2025. A new board member, Jeff Stratton, will take the oath of office. The board will also review December 2024 activity, membership, and financial reports, and discuss results from a community engagement survey.

• Oath of office for new board member Jeff Stratton (term expires January 2027)
• Election of chair, vice-chair, and secretary
• Approval of December 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Review of December 2024 financial report (income statement and fund analysis)
• Discussion of community engagement survey results and data