Mayer public meetings in 2025

Park Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the recent Christmas Tree Lighting and Decorating Contest events, and consider approval of winners for the Annual Christmas Coloring Contest. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and commissioner reports.

• Review of Christmas Tree Lighting event held December 7th
• Review of Christmas Decorating Contest event
• Consider approval of winners for the Annual Christmas Coloring Contest
• Approval of November 18th, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will conduct a Truth-in-Taxation public hearing and consider adopting the 2026 final levy and budget. The proposed total tax levy is $1,319,879, unchanged from 2025. Other business includes introducing a fee schedule ordinance, approving a minor subdivision at 404 4th Street Northeast, updating the personnel policy, and hiring firefighters.

• Truth-in-Taxation public hearing and adoption of 2026 final levy and budget (total levy $1,319,879)
• Introduction of Ordinance 251 amending the fee schedule
• Adoption of resolution approving a minor subdivision for 404 4th Street Northeast
• Approval of updated personnel policy
• Approval to hire firefighters conditioned on physical, background check, and paperwork

The council unanimously adopted the 2026 final levy and budget, which did not change from 2025. They also approved a minor subdivision at 404 4th Street NE, updated the personnel policy, and hired three firefighters conditionally. An ordinance amending the fee schedule was tabled for further discussion.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-22 approving 2026 final levy and budget (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 251 amending the fee schedule
• Adopted Resolution 2025-23 approving minor subdivision at 404 4th Street NE (unanimous)
• Approved updated personnel policy (unanimous)
• Approved hiring firefighters Steele Malek, Anthony Peterson, and Ryan Moberg, conditioned on physical, background check, and paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved performance evaluation statement for City Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for City Administrator (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a final review of the full draft zoning ordinance update, which includes changes to home occupations, accessory structure heights, and parking pad materials. They will also consider a minor subdivision request to transfer 18 feet of land from 404 4th Street NE to 325 Ridge Road, creating no new lots. No public comments have been received on the subdivision as of the staff report date.

• Final review of zoning ordinance update covering 16 changes including home occupations, accessory structure height increase to 20 feet, and river rock parking pads
• Minor subdivision request by Hahn Properties, LLC to transfer south 18 feet of 404 4th Street NE to 325 Ridge Road
• Both lots will remain conforming to R-1 Low Density Residential standards after subdivision
• Conditions include City Engineer review, recording with Carver County, and no building permits until recording is complete
• Public hearing for zoning ordinance update tentatively scheduled for January 2026 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss a comprehensive update to the city's personnel policy, including changes to align with state law, and review the final 2026 budget. The workshop also covers implementation of the Nuvei online payment portal.

• Final 2026 Budget Review
• Personnel Policy Update with state law conformity updates (e.g., smoking age raised to 21, ESST integration)
• Nuvei Online Portal Implementation

The City Council held a workshop and discussed updates to the personnel policy, the Nuvei online portal implementation, and the final 2026 budget. No formal votes were taken; the council directed staff to research other ACH processing options and noted the Truth in Taxation hearing is scheduled for December 8th.

• Discussed personnel policy updates, including PTO and state law compliance
• Discussed Nuvei online portal implementation timeline and ACH sunset
• Directed staff to research free ACH processing alternatives
• Reviewed final 2026 budget; $11,674 revenue over expenditure allocated to sidewalks and trails

Park Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review upcoming holiday events and discuss the future use of the Old Schoolhouse Park concession stand. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and commissioner reports.

• Review Christmas Tree Lighting Event
• Review Christmas Decorating Contest Event
• Discussion on Future Use of Old Schoolhouse Park Concession Stand
• Consider Approval of October 14th, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Park Board

The Mayer Parks and Recreation Commission met on November 18, 2025, and approved the agenda and consent agenda, including the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The board discussed the upcoming Christmas Tree Lighting and Decorating Contest events, and reviewed a request to determine the future use of the underutilized concession stand at Old Schoolhouse Park, with recommendations to be brought back at a future meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Christmas Tree Lighting event set for December 7
• Discussed Christmas Decorating Contest sign-ups and possible deadline extension
• Reviewed concession stand future use; deferred recommendations to future meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop after its regular meeting to discuss an update on the 2026 budget. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• 2026 Budget Update

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the 2026 budget, noting a preliminary surplus of approximately $11,600 in the General Fund. They considered transferring the surplus to other funds and debated whether to use $50,000 in EDA grant money for ongoing or one-time projects, including a sidewalk along Highway 25 from Casey's to the new Dollar General Market. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was purely discussion.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded; all items were discussed only

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue its discussion on updating the zoning ordinance, focusing on the remaining zoning districts and maps section. This is a continuation of work from the previous meeting where general regulations were covered. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of Zoning Districts and Maps section of Chapter 152, including residential districts (R-1 through R-4), commercial districts (C-1, C-2), industrial (I-1), and overlay districts
• Review of specific district standards such as R-4 Multiple-Family Residential District density (1,500 sq ft per unit) and building height limits (4 stories or 45 feet)
• Review of C-1 Highway Business District permitted uses including restaurants, retail, and conditional uses like drive-through restaurants and car washes
• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The Mayer City Council will consider approving Hartford insurance policies for life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and Minnesota Paid Leave coverage starting January 1, 2026, replacing the current Lincoln National policies. The council will also consider hiring for the Public Works Utilities Operator position. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of Hartford insurance policies for life, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and Minnesota Paid Leave
• Annual cost comparison: Lincoln $4,966.55 vs. Hartford $6,359.24 (including $4,601.00 for Paid Leave)
• Hartford Paid Leave premium 0.809% vs. state program 0.88%; city pays 0.44%, employee pays 0.369%
• Consider approval of hire for Public Works Utilities Operator position

The City Council voted unanimously to switch group benefits (life, disability) from Lincoln to Hartford and add Paid Leave coverage with employer/employee split of 0.44%/0.369%, effective January 1, 2026. The council also approved hiring Josh Hargrove as Public Works Utilities Operator at Step 3 ($30.12/hour) with first-tier PTO accrual. Both decisions were approved without opposition.

• Approved Hartford insurance policies for life, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and Minnesota Paid Leave (5-0)
• Approved hiring Josh Hargrove as Public Works Utilities Operator at $30.12/hour (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a 2026 Carver County Sheriff Policing Contract and a deck permit for 2301 Hickory Lane. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and claims for payment.

• Consider Approval of 2026 Carver County Sheriff Policing Contract
• Consider Approval of Deck Permit for 2301 Hickory Lane (14-foot deck, 19.5 feet rear yard remaining, meets code)
• Consider Approval of October 13th, 2025 City Council Minutes
• Consider Approval of October 13th, 2025 City Council Workshop Minutes
• Consider Approval of Claims for Payment

The Mayer City Council approved the 2026 Carver County Sheriff Policing Contract, which includes a 4% price increase from the previous year. The council also approved a deck permit for 2301 Hickory Lane, allowing the deck to extend into the rear yard setback as permitted by city code. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims (unanimous)
• Approved deck permit for 2301 Hickory Lane (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Carver County Sheriff Policing Contract with 4% increase (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board approved the consent agenda and September meeting minutes. They discussed the Music in the Park event and recommended moving it to 11am-2pm. The Board voted unanimously to delegate authority for disc golf course events to the City Administrator. The meeting adjourned after discussing the Christmas Tree Lighting event.

• Approved consent agenda including September 9th meeting minutes (3-0)
• Delegated authority for disc golf course events to City Administrator (3-0)
• Recommended moving Music in the Park to 11am-2pm (discussion only)

Park Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the Music in the Park event and consider action on delegated authority for events at the Disc Golf Course. They will also review plans for the Christmas Tree Lighting event. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and commissioner reports.

• Consider action on delegated authority for events at the Disc Golf Course
• Review Music in the Park Event
• Review Christmas Tree Lighting Event
• Consider approval of September 9th, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026 budget update and 2025 year-end projections. They will also hear a presentation on a Nuvei online portal utility billing proposal and discuss utility access for Nick Drew's undeveloped lot.

• 2026 Budget Update
• 2025 Budget Year End Projections
• Presentation on Nuvei Online Portal Utility Billing Proposal
• Discussion on Utility Access for Nick Drew's Undeveloped Lot

The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed minor adjustments to the 2026 budget and 2025 year-end projections. A proposal for a Nuvei online utility billing portal was presented, and the council requested an action plan. Consensus was reached to allow utility access through city-owned slough land for an undeveloped lot, pending final details.

• Discussed 2026 budget adjustments (no vote)
• Reviewed 2025 budget year-end projections (no vote)
• Requested action plan for Nuvei utility billing portal (no vote)
• Consensus to allow utility access through slough land for undeveloped lot (pending final details)

Planning Commission

The Mayer Planning Commission will discuss updates to the remaining General Regulations and Zoning Districts and Maps sections of the zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a commissioner report. No public hearings or votes on specific items are scheduled.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance update: General Regulations and Zoning Districts and Maps sections
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025

City Council

The Mayer City Council will consider adopting the 2026 preliminary levy and budget, introducing an ordinance regulating hot air balloons in parks, and approving several purchases and contracts. The meeting also includes accepting a resignation, hiring for a vacant position, and reviewing a disc golf tournament request.

• Consider adoption of 2026 preliminary levy totaling $1,319,879 (General Fund $420,445, Capital Improvement $560,000, Debt Service $339,434)
• Introduction of Ordinance 250 amending City Code Chapter 95 to regulate hot air balloon launches in city parks
• Consider approval to purchase two replacement mowers: a 104" Hustler for $22,020.06 and a 2025 72" Hustler for $9,012.05
• Consider approval to purchase a replacement water tower mixer from KLM Engineering for $13,797 (plus optional SCADA control box for $2,103)
• Consider approval to host a disc golf tournament at Mayer Town Course on November 8, 2025, capped at 90 participants

The council approved a 0% increase preliminary levy and budget for 2026, adopted a resolution to that effect, and set a Truth in Taxation hearing for December 8. They also accepted a public works operator's resignation, retained him on-call, and opened the position for hiring. Other actions included approving a parking lot expansion alternative quote, purchasing two replacement mowers, tabling a water tower mixer purchase, introducing an ordinance on hot air balloon permits, approving a disc golf tournament, and delegating disc golf course usage decisions to the Park Board.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-17 for 2026 preliminary levy and budget with 0% increase (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Brian Luebke as Public Works Utilities Operator (unanimous)
• Retained Brian Luebke as on-call utilities operator at current hourly rate (unanimous)
• Opened Public Works Utilities Operator position for hiring until October 20 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,900 alternative quote for city hall parking lot expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $22,020.06 for replacement of one 72" mower with 104" mower (unanimous)
• Approved $9,012.05 for replacement of 2023 72" mower with 2025 72" mower (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of water tower mixer pending more info on optional SCADA box

Park Board

The Mayer Parks and Recreation Board approved the August 22nd meeting minutes and discussed the disc golf course tournament held September 6th, which had full registration but low public attendance due to weather. The board selected penguin and Santa & snowman designs for the Christmas coloring contest and set a tentative date of December 7th for the annual tree lighting event, pending Fire Department confirmation. Plans were also discussed for the annual Christmas Decorating Contest, with outreach to begin in October.

• Approved the August 22nd, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Stifter, second by Jackson, all in favor).
• Selected penguin and Santa & snowman designs for the Christmas Coloring Contest (consensus).
• Set tentative date of December 7th for the Christmas Tree Lighting Event, pending Fire Department confirmation (discussion).
• Discussed repeating the Christmas Decorating Contest as designed last year, with outreach starting in October (discussion).

Park Recreation Commission

The Mayer Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review the September 6 disc golf tournament and open house, and consider approval of Christmas coloring contest designs. The meeting also includes approval of August 12 meeting minutes and commissioner reports.

• Review disc golf tournament and open house held September 6
• Consider approval of designs for the 2025 Christmas Coloring Contest
• Review Christmas Tree Lighting event
• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026 budget update. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• 2026 Budget Update

The council approved Resolution 2025-16 granting a variance to reduce the required driveway setback from 30 feet to 10 feet for a council member, who abstained from voting. They also approved $57,769 in quotes for the City Hall parking lot expansion, wrote off an outstanding water tower repair receivable, and approved a hot air balloon permit for West Ridge Park. All votes were unanimous except the variance, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved Resolution 2025-16 granting a 20-foot setback variance for a driveway (4-0, McNeilly abstained)
• Approved $57,769 total for City Hall parking lot expansion (Valley Paving $28,325, C&C Contracting $7,553, J-Reed Excavating $21,891)
• Approved write-off of outstanding water tower repair receivable
• Approved hot air balloon permit for Valerie Ritsch to fly out of West Ridge Park
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, staff reports, road closure for Zion Lutheran, and final pay application for 2024 seal coating

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the required 30-foot driveway setback from the side yard adjacent to a street right-of-way to 10 feet at 601 Ridge Road. The commission will also discuss updates to the General Regulations section of the zoning ordinance. Other items include approval of the agenda and minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for a variance to reduce driveway setback from 30 feet to 10 feet at 601 Ridge Road in the R-1 Low Density Residential District
• Discussion of zoning ordinance update regarding the General Regulations section
• Approval of minutes from the July 1, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposal to expand the City Hall parking lot capacity from 48 to 78 spaces. The project includes new pavement, sidewalk segments, and crack filling maintenance. Funding for the estimated $70,000 cost would come from the 405 Streets Fund.

• City Hall Parking Lot Expansion Project proposal
• $70,000 estimated project cost
• Proposed increase of parking capacity to 78 spaces
• 2026 Budget Update and Capital Improvement Plan Review
• Discussion on Council Meeting Attendance

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the 2026 budget and capital improvement plan, including adjustments for state-mandated paid leave, fire department PERA, and new public works supervisor wages. A new design for the City Hall parking lot was presented, expanding from 48 to 78 stalls at an estimated $70,000 from the Street Fund. No formal votes or decisions were taken; all items were discussion only.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was for discussion only

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a revised Park Bench Donation Program to the City Council. The update includes final bench details, a cost split where the donor pays for the bench and the city covers concrete and installation, and clarified engraving terms. The board also received updates on a September 6th disc golf tournament and finalized plans for the September 27th Music in the Park event.

• Approved agenda with removal of items #8 and #9 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 8th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of updated Park Bench Donation Program to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a Personnel Committee recommendation to hire Greg Fasching as Public Works Supervisor. He was selected from 11 applicants and would start at Step 3 ($40.93/hour) with one week of preloaded PTO.

• Approval of Greg Fasching for Public Works Supervisor position
• Starting wage: Step 3 ($40.93 per hour)
• Preloading of one week (5 days) of paid time off
• Fasching has 18 years of experience, Class C water and Class S-C wastewater licenses

The City Council approved the hiring of Greg Fasching as Public Works Supervisor at Step 3 ($40.93 per hour) with one week of preloaded paid time off. The decision followed a unanimous recommendation from the Personnel Committee, which interviewed three of eleven applicants. All council members voted in favor.

• Approved hiring Greg Fasching as Public Works Supervisor at Step 3 ($40.93/hour) with one week preloaded PTO (5-0)

Park Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss updates to the Memorial Park Bench Program, review a disc golf course tournament and open house, and plan upcoming events including Music in the Park, a Christmas Tree Lighting, and a Christmas Decorating Contest.

• Discussion on Memorial Park Bench Program updates for placement, design, and donor requirements
• Review of Disc Golf Course Tournament and Open House proposed for September 6th, 2025
• Review items for Music in the Park event
• Review Christmas Tree Lighting Event
• Review Christmas Decorating Contest Event

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 budget and decide whether to make a one-time lump sum payment of $111,161 to the PERA Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Fund. The payment would bring the fund to fully funded status, but staff are reconsidering due to strong investment performance that reduced the liability from $218,808. A required contribution of $35,010 is due by year-end 2025 regardless of the decision.

• 2026 Budget Update
• PERA SVF lump sum payment decision: $111,161 to fully fund
• Required PERA contribution of $35,010 due by Dec 31, 2025
• 2026 required PERA contribution estimated at $7,605

The City Council held a workshop on August 11, 2025, with no formal votes or public hearings. The main discussion focused on the PERA Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Fund, where the liability dropped from $218,000 to $111,161 due to market gains. The Council reached consensus to make only the minimum required contribution of $35,010 rather than paying off the remaining balance. No other decisions were made.

• Consensus to make minimum $35,010 PERA firefighter pension payment, deferring full payment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion on updates to the General Regulations section of the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Zoning Ordinance update discussion regarding the General Regulations section
• Approval of minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting set for Tuesday, September 2, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop after its regular meeting to discuss the 2026 budget for the first time. No decisions are expected at this workshop; it is a preliminary review.

• 2026 Budget First Look discussion

The city council held a workshop to review the first look at the 2026 budget. No decisions were made; the discussion was informational only.

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to review the 2026 budget timeline and receive a budgeting and finance presentation. This is the first in a series of meetings leading to the adoption of the preliminary levy and budget in September and the final levy and budget in December.

• Review of 2026 Budget Timeline
• Budgeting and Finance Presentation
• Schedule set for budget workshops through December 8, 2025
• Preliminary levy and budget adoption scheduled for September 22, 2025
• Truth in Taxation public hearing scheduled for December 8, 2025

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the 2026 budget timeline and a presentation on budgeting and finance. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was purely informational and procedural.

Park Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss reforming the city's memorial park bench donation program, including updating program documents, raising the $500 fee to reflect current costs, and drafting a formal application form. The board will also review items for the upcoming Music in the Park event.

• Discussion and potential revision of the Memorial Park Bench Donation Program, including cost and documentation
• Review of Music in the Park event logistics
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved a motion to recommend allowing an open house and tournament at the disc golf course on September 6, 2025, following a presentation by Andy Beuch. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes, and discussed a Memorial Park bench program overhaul. All votes were unanimous.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a 40x60-foot detached accessory building at 104 Ridgeway Road to exceed the 17-foot height limit by 3 feet 5 inches, for a total height of 20 feet 5 inches. The commission will also discuss updates to the General Regulations section of the zoning ordinance. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Public hearing for a height variance at 104 Ridgeway Road to allow a 20-foot-5-inch detached accessory structure (17-foot limit)
• Zoning ordinance update discussion on the General Regulations section
• Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025

City Council

The Mayer City Council will consider routine approvals including minutes, claims, and a pay application for the Old Schoolhouse Trail Reconstruction Project. They will also vote on accepting a $10,000 donation from CorTrust Bank for the disc golf course, proclaim June 23rd as International Widows Day, and close several inactive city funds after the 2024 audit.

• Accept $10,000 donation from CorTrust Bank for disc golf course
• Approve pay application #1 for Old Schoolhouse Trail Reconstruction
• Adopt proclamation for International Widows Day
• Close 12 inactive city funds including ARPA-Covid and bond funds
• Approve claims for payment

The City Council voted unanimously to accept a $10,000 donation from CorTrust Bank for the disc golf course project, adopt a proclamation declaring June 23 as International Widows Day, and close several inactive city funds. The meeting lasted 11 minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2025-13 to close certain inactive funds with no current use or balance.
• Approved a proclamation declaring June 23 as International Widows Day.
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 accepting a $10,000 donation from CorTrust Bank for the disc golf course project.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the June 9 City Council meeting and June 9 workshop, and claims for payment (check numbers 7483e–7493e and 26478–26506).

Park Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the June 7th splash pad grand opening, discuss disc golf course sponsorship levels and signage, and plan the Mayer Rising Community Festival, Christmas tree lighting, and a decorating contest. The meeting also includes approval of May 15th meeting minutes and commissioner reports.

• Review of Splash Pad Grand Opening Event held June 7th
• Discussion on Disc Golf Course Sponsorships and Signage
• Discussion on Mayer Rising Community Festival
• Discussion on Christmas Tree Lighting Event
• Discussion on Christmas Decorating Contest

Park Board

The Mayer Parks and Recreation Commission held a regular meeting on June 10, 2025, with all members present except Eric Vogel. The board approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously, which included the May 15th meeting minutes. Discussions covered the successful splash pad grand opening, updated disc golf signage and sponsorship coordination, and planning for the Mayer Rising Community Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting event. The Christmas Decorating Contest was tabled, and a potential City Hall parking lot expansion was presented but not decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 15th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed splash pad grand opening; no formal action taken
• Discussed disc golf signage and sponsorship; Kusske and Johnson to coordinate
• Discussed Mayer Rising Community Festival participation; no formal action taken
• Discussed Christmas Tree Lighting event; deferred date selection pending Fire Department Santa photo day
• Tabled Christmas Decorating Contest discussion
• Discussed potential City Hall parking lot expansion; no formal action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop after the regular meeting to hear a presentation from citizen Taylor Malberg on a proposed 5K walk/run event scheduled for September 6, 2025. The proposed route starts and ends at Heldt's Bar, passing through several subdivisions and parks. No formal action is expected; this is a discussion item.

• Presentation by Taylor Malberg for a 5K walk/run event on September 6, 2025
• Proposed route: Heldt's Bar to 5th Street NE, West Ridge subdivision, Dakota Rail Trail, Coldwater Crossing, Old Schoolhouse Park, back to Heldt's Bar

The City Council workshop discussed a proposed 5K walk/run fundraiser by the nonprofit Angel Hair, to be held September 6, 2025, starting at Heldt’s Bar. The council reached consensus that no city permits are required and directed the organizer to coordinate with the City Administrator.

• Discussed Angel Hair 5K walk/run fundraiser proposed for September 6, 2025, starting at Heldt’s Bar.
• Consensus that no city permits are needed for the event.
• Organizer directed to coordinate with City Administrator for next steps.

Planning Commission

The Mayer Planning Commission will review a site plan for a 9,800-square-foot science classroom addition to Mayer Lutheran High School at 306 7th St NE, and discuss updates to the Zoning Ordinance's Performance Standards section. The commission may recommend approval, denial, or tabling of the site plan, subject to conditions such as landscaping, lot coverage verification, and engineering comments.

• Site plan review for Mayer Lutheran High School science classroom addition (9,800 sq ft) at 306 7th St NE
• Zoning Ordinance update discussion on Performance Standards section
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss two proposed community events: a 5K walk/run organized by a resident and a tractor parade proposed by the Mayer Rising Community Festival Committee. No formal decisions will be made; the council will hear preliminary plans from the organizers.

• Presentation by Taylor Malberg for a 5K walk/run on September 6th, 2025, with a route starting at Heldt's Bar and ending at Old Schoolhouse Park
• Presentation by Mayer Rising Community Festival Committee for a tractor parade, staging at the compost/recycling site and traveling along Coldwater Crossing to Old Schoolhouse Park

The council heard a presentation from the Mayer Rising Community Festival Committee about a proposed tractor parade. No formal action was taken; the item was only discussed. A separate 5K walk/run proposal was postponed to the June 9th workshop because the presenter was absent.

• Postponed 5K walk/run presentation to June 9 workshop (no vote, presenter absent)
• Discussed tractor parade route and no-parking request for Coldwater Crossing (no formal action)

Park Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving April meeting minutes, present a certificate of appreciation, and discuss disc golf course sponsorships, the splash pad grand opening, and the park capital improvement plan.

• Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Melissa Gomes
• Discussion on Disc Golf Course Sponsorships
• Discussion on Splash Pad Grand Opening
• Review Park Capital Improvement Plan

Park Board

The Park Board approved two sponsorship levels for disc golf course holes: a one-time payment of $1,000 or an annual payment of $250, with sponsors receiving a sign under the tee pad hole sign. The consent agenda, including the April 8th meeting minutes, was also approved. The splash pad grand opening is scheduled for June 7th, 2025.

• Approved agenda: all voted in favor.
• Approved consent agenda including April 8th meeting minutes: all voted in favor.
• Approved disc golf sponsorship levels: $1,000 one-time or $250 annual, with sign under tee pad hole sign: all voted in favor.
• Adjourned meeting: all voted in favor.

City Council

The Mayer City Council is holding a workshop after its regular meeting to discuss three items: an update on the Fire Department's 125th anniversary celebration, the utility shut-off schedule, and renewal of the Waste Management solid waste collection contract. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Fire Department 125th celebration event update
• Review of utility shut-off schedule
• Discussion on renewal of Waste Management solid waste collection contract

The City Council held a workshop and discussed three items: the Fire Department's 125th celebration event on September 20th, a possible change to the utility shutoff ordinance to add an extra month before shutoff, and renewal of the Waste Management solid waste collection contract. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the city administrator was directed to draft ordinance language for the utility shutoff change.

• Discussed Fire Department 125th celebration event on September 20th with food and bands
• Discussed adding one month to utility shutoff schedule; City Administrator to draft ordinance language
• Discussed renewing Waste Management contract; council prefers to stay with them without requesting RFPs

Planning Commission

The Mayer Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates to the zoning ordinance, specifically the Title and Application and Administration and Enforcement sections. The meeting will also include a certificate of appreciation for a departing commissioner and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Certificate of Appreciation to Les Hahn for years of service on the Planning Commission
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance update for Title and Application and Administration and Enforcement sections
• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting the resignation of Public Works Supervisor Kyle Kuntz and creating an interim water and wastewater treatment operator position to maintain Class A license compliance. Other business includes approving a grant agreement for a zoning code update, purchasing fitness equipment for the fire department, and awarding quotes for street repairs on Hickory Lane and Timber Drive, sewer jetting services, and disc golf course items.

• Consider approval of grant agreement with Carver County CDA for zoning code update
• Consider approval to purchase fitness equipment for the fire department
• Consider approval to accept resignation of Kyle Kuntz as Public Works Supervisor
• Consider approval of quote for street repairs to Hickory Lane and Timber Drive
• Consider approval of land use agreement and quotes for disc golf course (baskets, concrete tee pads)

The council approved a $10,000 grant agreement with Carver County CDA for a zoning code update. They accepted the resignation of Public Works Supervisor Kyle Kuntz and then created an interim water and wastewater treatment operator position, hiring Kuntz into that role at $70/hour for 6 hours per week. The council also approved a $45,688.80 quote for street repairs on Hickory Lane and Timber Drive, and authorized opening the Public Works Supervisor position for hiring.

• Approved $10,000 grant agreement with Carver County CDA for zoning code update (unanimous)
• Approved $6,922.00 purchase of fitness equipment for the Fire Department (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Public Works Supervisor Kyle Kuntz (unanimous)
• Created interim water and wastewater treatment operator position and job description (unanimous)
• Hired Kyle Kuntz as interim water and wastewater treatment operator at $70/hour, 6 hrs/week (unanimous)
• Authorized opening the Public Works Supervisor position for hiring (unanimous)
• Approved $45,688.80 quote from Wm. Mueller & Sons for street repairs on Hickory Lane & Timber Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $20,580.00 quote from Overline & Sons for 2025 sewer jetting services (unanimous)

Park Recreation Commission

The Mayer Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss updates on the disc golf course and splash pad projects, review the Park Capital Improvement Plan, and consider a rink board purchase. The agenda also includes welcoming new member Lauren Stifter and approving the March meeting minutes.

• Disc golf course project update
• Splash pad project update
• Music in the Park discussion
• Park Capital Improvement Plan review
• Rink board purchase option

Park Board

The Park Board approved the agenda and consent agenda, and received updates on the disc golf course (land use agreement approved, pending City Council) and splash pad (construction to resume in April, complete in May). The Board also discussed Music in the Park (September 27th) and will rank CIP project priorities at the May meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (removed item #10) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 11th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed disc golf course land use agreement, to be presented to City Council
• Discussed splash pad construction timeline (resume April, complete May)
• Discussed Music in the Park date: September 27th, 2025
• Discussed CIP project priorities, to be ranked at May meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed 20-year recreational land use agreement with Mayer Lutheran School for constructing and maintaining a disc golf course on school property. The agreement includes no rent, requires the city to maintain the course and mow two soccer fields, and includes liability and insurance provisions. The council is discussing this item, not voting on it at this meeting.

• Disc golf course project on Outlots A, B, and N of Fieldstone Addition
• 20-year non-exclusive license with no rent or lease payments
• City responsible for construction, maintenance, and $1M/$2M liability insurance
• City to mow two existing soccer fields on north side of 7th Street Northeast
• Either party may terminate with 180 days' notice

The Mayer City Council unanimously approved a $218,808 lump-sum contribution to the SVF PERA fund to restore its balance, adopted Resolution 2025-10 adjusting fire department wages (fire call pay rising from $12.00 to $12.25 per hour with annual increases, plus new training hourly pay and officer adjustments), updated the fire department personnel policy, and awarded a $91,890 contract to Northwest Asphalt for the Old Schoolhouse Park Trail Reconstruction Project. The council also approved the 2024 audit, appointed Lauren Stifter to the Park and Recreation Commission, and approved the consent agenda including minutes, claims, and street closures for the 2025 Car Show and Zion Easter Faire.

• Approved $218,808 lump-sum contribution to SVF PERA fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-10 adjusting fire department wages (unanimous)
• Approved fire department personnel policy update to include wage adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Stryker Lucas 3 AutoPulse replacement for $17,005.92 (unanimous)
• Awarded $91,890 contract to Northwest Asphalt for Old Schoolhouse Park Trail Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Appointed Lauren Stifter to the Park and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 audit (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and street closures (unanimous)

Park Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving dates for ditch clean-up and discuss updates on several projects: an outdoor pickleball court layout at Discovery and Bluejay, a disc golf course, and a splash pad. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and commissioner reports.

• Consider approval of dates for ditch clean-up
• Discussion on outdoor pickleball court layout for Discovery and Bluejay
• Discussion on disc golf course project update
• Discussion on splash pad project update

Park Board

The Mayer Parks and Recreation Commission recommended Lauren Stifter for appointment to the vacant Park Board position. The Board also discussed pickleball court options, disc golf course plans, and trail reconstruction costs. No final approvals were made on these items.

• Recommended Lauren Stifter for appointment to vacant Park Board position (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 14th, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected May 13th and September 9th, 2025 for twice annual ditch clean up dates
• Decided against pickleball netting system; will explore portable options and equipment checkout
• Directed staff to gather quotes for pickleball court striping and equipment
• Discussed disc golf course land use agreement with Mayer Lutheran; no final action taken
• Reviewed trail reconstruction quotes ($99,610 low bid); staff evaluating cost reduction options
• Board expressed support for reconstructing west section trail pending funding review

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a deed restriction on Old Schoolhouse Park to comply with a DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for the splash pad project, and approve an agreement with consulting city planner John Anderson for a zoning ordinance update. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, claims, and staff reports.

• Adoption of Resolution 2025-9 enacting a deed restriction for Old Schoolhouse Park as required by DNR grant LW27-01476
• Approval of an agreement for zoning ordinance update with John Anderson, Consulting City Planner
• Consideration of claims for payment and February 24th meeting minutes
• Splash pad construction to resume March 31st; trail reconstruction quotes came in higher than estimated
• Old Creamery property purchased by Mark Enlow for commercial and apartment redevelopment

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-9 to enact a deed restriction required by a DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for the splash pad project, permanently dedicating the land for park use. They also approved a $24,875 agreement with John Anderson for a zoning ordinance update, funded partly by a Carver County CDA grant. The consent agenda, including minutes and claims, was approved. No public comments were received.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-9 enacting deed restriction for DNR splash pad grant (unanimous)
• Approved $24,875 agreement with John Anderson for zoning ordinance update (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 24, 2025 minutes and claims (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a comprehensive update of the city's zoning ordinance, expected to take the full year with adoption projected in December 2025. The update includes rearranging sections, adding a new I-1 Light Industrial District, and amending text on storage containers. No formal action is required at this meeting; the commission is asked to provide feedback to guide drafting.

• Discussion of a complete zoning ordinance update, including a new I-1 Light Industrial District
• Proposed schedule: review sections monthly through November, public hearing in December
• Potential changes to minimum lot sizes, landscaping requirements, tree preservation, and building design standards
• Previous meeting included discussion of Old Creamery property development for a small engine repair and outdoor equipment business

City Council

The City Council will consider two resolutions: one establishing procedures for IRS reimbursement bond compliance, and another authorizing early repayment of a $124,757.86 interfund loan from the Sewer Fund to the Storm Sewer Fund. The meeting also includes approval of service agreements for wetland management and outdoor warning sirens.

• Consider adoption of Resolution 2025-7 establishing procedures for IRS reimbursement bond compliance
• Consider adoption of Resolution 2025-8 authorizing early repayment of $124,757.86 interfund loan from Sewer Fund to Storm Sewer Fund
• Consider approval of 2025 Wetland Management Service Agreement with Prairie Restorations, Inc.
• Consider approval of 2025 Outdoor Warning Sirens Service Agreement with Frontline Warning Systems
• Consider approval of claims for payment

The Mayer City Council approved two resolutions: one establishing IRS-compliant procedures for reimbursement bond declarations, and another authorizing early repayment of an interfund loan from the sewer fund to the storm sewer fund. Both passed unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and service agreements.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-7 establishing IRS bond reimbursement procedures (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-8 authorizing early repayment of sewer-to-storm sewer interfund loan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and service agreements (unanimous)

City Council

The Mayer City Council will consider approving a grant application to the Carver County CDA Community Growth Partnership Initiative, purchasing a bucket broom and brush cutter for Public Works, and replacing exterior doors at the Community Center and Wastewater Treatment Facility. The meeting also includes approval of consent agenda items and staff reports.

• Consider approval to purchase bucket broom and brush cutter for Public Works
• Consider approval of quote to replace exterior door at Community Center and exterior doors at Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Consider action to adopt resolution approving submission of grant application to Carver County CDA Community Growth Partnership Initiative Grant Program
• Consider approval of exempt gambling permits for West Carver Ducks Unlimited and Lions Club
• Consider approval of January 27th, 2025 City Council minutes and claims for payment

The City Council approved the purchase of a bucket broom ($7,581) and a brush cutter ($6,192) for public works, and a quote from Vos Construction for $11,900 to replace exterior doors at the Community Center and Wastewater Treatment Facility. The council also adopted a resolution to apply for a Carver County CDA grant of up to $10,000 to help fund a zoning code overhaul. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of a bucket broom for $7,581.00 to clean parking lots, trails, and streets.
• Approved purchase of a brush cutter for $6,192.00 (including $4,000 trade-in) to replace 2018 equipment.
• Approved $11,900.00 quote from Vos Construction to replace exterior doors at the Community Center and Wastewater Treatment Facility.
• Adopted resolution to apply for a Carver County CDA Community Growth Partnership Grant of up to $10,000 for zoning code overhaul.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, staff reports, and two charitable gambling permits for Ducks Unlimited and Lions Club.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposal from Adam Doraska to purchase and develop the Old Creamery Property into a small engine dealership and outdoor outfitter. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Discussion on developer proposed use of the Old Creamery Property by Adam Doraska of Up and At 'Em
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution granting a variance to reduce off-street parking from 64 to 35 stalls, and a resolution approving the site plan for a new commercial building at 704 Ash Avenue South, proposed as a Dollar General store. The council will also consider adopting Ordinance 248 amending the 2025 fee schedule, and approving liquor license renewals for El Jimador. The meeting includes a public comment period and reports from council members.

• Variance to reduce off-street parking from 64 to 35 stalls for a new commercial building at 704 Ash Avenue South (Dollar General)
• Site plan approval for a new 10,640 sq ft commercial building at 704 Ash Avenue South
• Adoption of Ordinance 248 amending the 2025 fee schedule
• Approval of on-sale and off-sale intoxicating liquor license renewals for El Jimador, and waiver of renewal fees for 2025-2026
• Introduction with Carver County Sheriff Regional Liaison Gerhardt Buckentin

The council approved a parking variance for a new Dollar General commercial building, reducing required off-street parking from 64 to 35 stalls, based on the Planning Commission's recommendation. They also approved the site plan for the building at 704 Ash Avenue South, adopted an updated 2025 fee schedule, and renewed on-sale, off-sale, and Sunday liquor licenses for El Jimador, waiving the renewal fees for 2025-2026 since the restaurant has not yet opened.

• Approved Resolution granting parking variance from 64 to 35 stalls for Dollar General (5-0)
• Approved Resolution approving site plan for commercial building at 704 Ash Avenue South (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 248 amending the 2025 fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor license renewal for El Jimador (5-0)
• Approved off-sale liquor license renewal for El Jimador (5-0)
• Approved waiver of liquor license renewal fees for El Jimador for 2025-2026 (5-0)

Park Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss planning a grand opening event for the new pavilion and splash pad, consider participation in the Mayer Rising Community Festival, and set meeting topics for 2025. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Discussion on Grand Opening Event for Pavilion and Splash Pad
• Discussion on Participation in Mayer Rising Community Festival
• Discussion on Meeting Topics for 2025
• Consider Approval of December 10th, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the winners of the first annual Christmas House Decorating Contest: first place to 1699 Hidden Trail, second place to 2049 River Bend Trail. The board also decided to reduce the Community Center gym floor striping from two pickleball courts to one centered court, after reviewing a diagram from the resanding contractor. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussion or procedural.

City Council

The Mayer City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 13, 2025, with several business items including adopting resolutions for appointments, receiving donations from the Mayer Baseball Club, introducing a fee schedule ordinance, approving a quote to rehabilitate the community center gym floor, and approving 2026 fire protection contracts with townships. The council will also consider hiring a new firefighter and will administer oaths of office to newly elected members.

• Introduction of ordinance amending the fee schedule
• Approval of quote to rehabilitate Community Center gym floor
• Approval of 2026 Fire Protection Contracts with Townships
• Hire Jason Popovich to Fire Department pending paperwork
• Receive donations from Mayer Baseball Club for Fire Department and gambling proceeds

The council unanimously approved the 2025 appointments and designations, accepted a $13,734.74 donation from the Mayer Baseball Club for gambling proceeds and a $6,000 donation for the Fire Department, introduced a fee schedule amendment, approved a $15,860 quote to rehabilitate the community center gym floor, and approved 2026 fire protection contracts with townships. The council also approved hiring Jason Popovich to the Fire Department pending paperwork. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution for 2025 appointments and designations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution accepting $13,734.74 donation from Mayer Baseball Club for gambling proceeds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution accepting $6,000 donation from Mayer Baseball Club for Fire Department, amended to Fund 212 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending fee schedule to include kegerator rental (unanimous)
• Approved $15,860 quote from JWood Sports Flooring to rehabilitate community center gym floor (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Fire Protection Contracts with Townships (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jason Popovich to Fire Department pending paperwork (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance to reduce off-street parking from 64 to 35 spaces for a proposed Dollar General at 704 Ash Avenue South. They will also review the site plan for the new 10,640-square-foot commercial building. The commission will also elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2024 and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on variance to reduce off-street parking from 64 to 35 spaces for Dollar General at 704 Ash Avenue South
• Site plan review for new 10,640-square-foot Dollar General store at 704 Ash Avenue South in the Commercial/Industrial District
• Election of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2024
• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2024 meeting