Delano public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Delano City Council approved the amended lease agreement with Ridgewater College. It also approved the resolution amending the Granite Works Planned Unit Development, raising the project from 55 to 72 units and updating the master development plan. The council adopted a resolution to participate in the PFAS settlement and approved the employee salary and benefit changes for 2026. A motion to reconsider the prior decision on replacing Fire Engine 11 was also carried.

• Approved employee salary and benefit changes for 2026 (Mayor abstained; motion carried)
• Approved amended lease agreement with Ridgewater College (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Items A, B, D‑H, J‑L (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved amendment to Granite Works PUD and revised master development plan (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved participation in PFAS settlement (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved motion to reconsider prior fire engine purchase decision (motion carried)

City Council

The Delano City Council will conduct the annual performance review of the City Administrator. The session includes updates from staff and is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

• Annual performance review of City Administrator
• Updates from staff
• City Council/Economic Development Authority meeting

The council voted to enter a closed session to conduct the City Administrator’s annual performance review. The motion was made by Todd Belz, seconded by Peter Froehle, and carried. After the review, the council voted to exit the closed session; the motion was made by Becky Schaust, seconded by Peter Froehle, and carried. No other business was taken.

• Enter closed session for performance review (motion by Todd Belz, carried)
• Exit closed session (motion by Becky Schaust, carried)

Park and Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the proposed Sculpture Park, a pickleball facility, and a labyrinth, provide an update on the Central Park Pavilion, and review plans for 2026 projects. They will also address any outstanding items from prior agendas and any other business.

• Discuss Sculpture Park, pickleball project, and labyrinth
• Update on Central Park Pavilion
• Discuss 2026 projects and process
• Review outstanding items from previous agendas
• Other business

City Council

The meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a discussion regarding PFAS Settlement Participation.

• PFAS Settlement Participation discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an amendment to the planned unit development for the Granite Works 3 project. The commission will receive an update on the orderly annexation process. It will also review updates and future land use development applications. Routine items include approval of the agenda and October 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and consideration of PUD amendment for Granite Works 3 project
• Update on orderly annexation process
• Review of updates and future land use development applications
• Approval of agenda and October 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the October 13, 2025 minutes. A public hearing on the Granite Works Phase 3 Planned Unit Development amendment was opened and then closed. Commissioners voted to recommend approving the PUD amendment, incorporating staff recommendations and the nine conditions of approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Opened public hearing on Granite Works Phase 3 PUD amendment (motion carried)
• Closed public hearing (motion carried)
• Recommended approving Granite Works Phase 3 PUD amendment with staff recommendations (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2026 budget, the 2025 tax levy for collection in 2026, and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes decisions on cannabis business regulations and a specific dispensary application.

• Adoption of the City of Delano Budget for Calendar Year 2026
• Adoption of the 2025 Tax Levy, collectible in 2026
• Adoption of the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Cannabis registration application for High Society Dispensary
• Claims listing for Nov 19 to Dec 2 in the amount of $599,748.74

The City Council approved the 2026 operating budget, the 2025 tax levy collectible in 2026, and the Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030. It also approved the cannabis registration application for High Society Dispensary and updated the city’s cannabis ordinance. The council adopted amended position descriptions for commissions and approved an expanded Heritage Center first‑floor rehabilitation proposal. Additionally, the hiring of Constance Dalsen as Accounting Clerk was authorized.

• Adopted City of Delano budget for calendar year 2026 (motion carried)
• Adopted 2025 tax levy, collectible in 2026 (motion carried)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030 (motion carried)
• Approved cannabis registration application for High Society Dispensary (motion carried)
• Approved updates to current cannabis ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved amended position descriptions for commissions (motion carried)
• Approved amended Heritage Center first‑floor rehabilitation proposal (motion carried)
• Authorized hiring of Constance Dalsen as Accounting Clerk (motion carried)

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will meet to receive updates on the Fire Chief and Emergency Services Director position. The body will also discuss general public safety matters.

• Update on Fire Chief | Emergency Services Director Position
• Update on Public Safety Matters

City Council

The Delano City Council will review the proposed 2026 municipal budget and associated tax levy. The council will also discuss board and commission matters, the replacement of a fire engine, and potential real‑estate negotiations for three parcels in the West Metro Business Park area and at County Roads 30 and 16. Staff updates will be provided during the meeting.

• Discuss 2026 budget and tax levy
• Discuss replacement of fire engine
• Consider real‑estate negotiations for parcels 107157003020 (West Metro Business Park), 107157000030 (West Metro Business Park), 107500114301 (NE corner of County Road 30 and County Road 16)
• Discuss boards and commissions

The council voted to hire Global Specialty Contractors to install a W‑beam steel guardrail on 90th Street. It also terminated the purchase agreement with Songhai Construction for lot #1 in the West Metro Business Park and entered a purchase agreement for lot #2 with the owners of West End Condominiums. Council members agreed to keep the current policy for the MnDOT‑acquired parcels at the County Road 30/16 intersection.

• Approved hiring Global Specialty Contractors for 90th Street guardrail; motion carried
• Terminated purchase agreement with Songhai Construction for lot #1 West Metro Business Park; motion carried
• Entered purchase agreement with West End Condominium owners for lot #2 West Metro Business Park; motion carried
• Maintained current policy for MnDOT‑acquired parcels at County Road 30 and County Road 16; consensus reached

City Council

The City Council and Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss a compost grinding agreement with Wright County. The body will also consider certifying delinquent charges for 2026 collection and approving several personnel hires.

• Claims listing for November 6, 2025 - November 18, 2025 in the amount of $1,211,406.31
• Memorandum of Understand with Wright County regarding compost grinding
• Certification of delinquent charges to Wright County for 2026 collection
• Hiring of Jacob Stumme as Delano Firefighter
• Authorization to hire an on-call kitchen manager

The council voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Wright County for a shared compost grinder, creating a five‑year commitment. It also approved hiring Jacob Stumme as a firefighter and authorizing an on‑call kitchen manager. The council certified delinquent charges to Wright County for collection in 2026. All motions carried.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Wright County for compost grinding (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Jacob Stumme as Delano firefighter (motion carried)
• Authorized hiring of an on‑call Kitchen Manager (motion carried)
• Certified delinquent charges to Wright County for collection in 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved October 21 and October 28 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (motion carried)
• Approved claims listing for Nov 6‑Nov 18, 2025 (motion carried)

City Council

The Delano City Council will consider several consent items, including large vendor payments and staffing authorizations. A public hearing will address Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave and PTO policy. The council will also vote on appointing a new Fire Chief/Emergency Services Director. Additional items include a gambling permit for a local VFW bingo event and security releases for city properties.

• Approve Pay Request No. 1 to Duininck Inc in the amount of $791,985.94
• Approve Final Pay Request No. 1 to Geomorphic Restoration in the amount of $57,638.20
• Approve Gambling Permit for Wright County VFW for Bingo on December 13, 2025
• Approve Amended Position of Fire Chief/Emergency Services Director and appoint Matt Van Lith
• Authorize hiring Trudy Hunter to fill the position of Cablecaster

The council voted to merge the Fire Chief and Emergency Services Director positions and appointed Matt Van Lith to the combined role. It also adopted the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave and PTO policy. Consent items A‑G, including several hiring and payment approvals, were approved. The council agreed on members for the first Zoning Appeals Panel.

• Approved amendment merging Fire Chief and Emergency Services Director, appointed Matt Van Lith (motion carried)
• Adopted Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave and PTO policy (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Items A‑G covering security releases, hires, permits, and payments (motion carried)
• Approved Claims listing for Oct 22‑Nov 5 2025 (motion carried)
• Agreed to seat Zoning Appeals Panel with Peter Froehle, Holly Schrupp, and backup Todd Belz (agreement)
• Authorized hiring Trudy Hunter as Cablecaster (part of Consent Items)
• Authorized hiring personnel for Spirit Park Ice Rink Attendants (part of Consent Items)
• Approved gambling permit for Wright County VFW Bingo on Dec 13 2025 (part of Consent Items)

City Council

The Delano City Council will meet on November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The council will discuss an amended position for the Fire Chief/Emergency Services Director and consider appointing Matt Van Lith to that role. The meeting will also include routine items such as roll call, staff updates, and adjournment.

• Discuss amended position of Fire Chief/Emergency Services Director
• Consider appointment of Matt Van Lith as Fire Chief/Emergency Services Director
• Updates from staff

The Delano City Council/Economic Development Authority met on November 5, 2025. Members discussed an amended Fire Chief/Emergency Services Director position and the possible appointment of Matt Van Lith. No vote or formal decision was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM.

City Council

The Delano City Council will discuss the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave program and review the city's budget and capital improvement plan. Council members will also vote on authorizing the hiring of Andrew Lyons for the Liquor Store Manager position at Delano Wine & Spirits. The meeting includes routine updates from staff before adjournment.

• Discuss Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Discuss Budget and Capital Plan
• Authorize hiring Andrew Lyons as Liquor Store Manager at Delano Wine & Spirits
• Updates from staff

The council voted to hire Andrew Lyons as the manager of Delano Wine and Spirits. The motion was made by Councilmember Jason Franzen and seconded by Councilmember Becky Schaust. Lyons is expected to start on November 17, succeeding the outgoing manager Nancy. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved hiring Andrew Lyons as Liquor Store Manager (motion by Jason Franzen, seconded by Becky Schaust)

Park and Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission will meet on Oct 22, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. Commissioners will consider user fees for the Central Park Pavilion, issues related to Spirit Park, plans for a future play area at the new community park, and a possible new date for the November‑December board meetings. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• User fees for Central Park Pavilion
• Issues concerning Spirit Park
• Future play area at New Community Park
• New date for November/December Park Board meetings

The commission approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes with changes after a motion by Lucas, seconded by Soldan. Discussion of the future play area at New Community Park was tabled until the next meeting. Commissioners agreed to hold the December Park Board meeting on December 10, 2025. The commission also reviewed draft user‑fee options for the Central Park Pavilion, noting staff will revise the fee structure and return it at a later date.

• Approved September 24 minutes with changes (motion carried)
• Tabled Future Play Area at New Community Park discussion
• Set December Park Board meeting for Dec 10, 2025

City Council

The Delano City Council will consider a series of consent items, including an ordinance amendment, a $1,310,301 reduction of a letter of credit, and several service contracts. Public hearing items include a variance request for 500 River Street North, a conditional use permit for St. Peter Auto Repair Center, and the final plat for Prairie Ridge. The council will also appoint Matt Van Lith as the new Fire Chief/Emergency Services Director and review a claims listing of $473,871.92.

• Approve Ordinance Amending Section 404.01 of the City Code
• Authorize reduction of Letter of Credit for Legacy Woods 3rd Addition by $1,310,301
• Approve $4,332.76 carpet cleaning contract for City Hall Building
• Consider Variance Request at 500 River Street North
• Approve appointment of Matt Van Lith as Fire Chief/Emergency Services Director

The Delano City Council approved an amendment to the solid‑waste ordinance, a garage variance, a conditional use permit for St. Peter Auto Repair Center, and the Prairie Ridge final plat. It also voted to fund a 60‑by‑120‑foot pavilion at Central Park by using approximately $160,000 from the municipal liquor‑store reserve. Several contracts and proposals were approved, while the merger of the Fire Chief and Emergency Services Director positions was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance amending Section 404.01 of the City Code (5‑0)
• Approved variance request at 500 River Street North (5‑0)
• Approved conditional use permit for St. Peter Auto Repair Center (5‑0)
• Approved Prairie Ridge Final Plat (5‑0)
• Approved 60x120 Central Park pavilion using liquor‑store reserves (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Items B‑K, including $1,310,301 letter of credit reduction and multiple service contracts (motion carried)
• Approved Sentry Systems proposal for Spirit Park security and monitoring (motion carried)
• Tabled amendment to merge Fire Chief/Emergency Services Director positions (motion carried)

Spirit of Community Commission

The Spirit of Community Commission will review reports on the Delano Sesquicentennial, National Night Out, and the September Community & Volunteer Fair. The body will also discuss potential community learning sessions and future meeting dates.

• Review National Night Out event
• Review September Community & Volunteer Fair
• Discuss potential community learning sessions
• Discuss future meeting dates
• Review Delano Sesquicentennial committee report

The Spirit of Community Commission approved its agenda, added a member to the July 8 minutes, and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council keep the commission meeting monthly through 2026. The commission also decided to cancel the November meeting because of the Veterans’ Day holiday and a planned mid‑November breakfast event.

• Approved agenda with mission and snow angels (motion passed)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes with addition of Michelle Dirckx (motion passed)
• Recommended to City Council that the commission continue monthly meetings through 2026 (unanimous vote)
• Cancelled the November 2025 commission meeting (decision adopted)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two applications: a variance request for the property at 500 River Street North, and a site and building plan review with a conditional use permit for the St. Peter Auto Repair Center. The commission will also review updates on future land‑use development applications and address any other business before adjourning.

• Variance request for 500 River Street North
• Site and building plan review and conditional use permit for St. Peter Auto Repair Center
• Public hearing on new business applications
• Updates on future land‑use development applications (old business)
• Approval of agenda and minutes from August 11, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the variance request for 500 River Street North with staff‑recommended conditions. It also approved the site and building plan review and conditional use permit for the St. Peter Auto Repair Center, adding several conditions. Earlier, the commission approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved variance for 500 River Street North with five staff conditions (motion carried)
• Approved site and building plan review and conditional use permit for St. Peter Auto Repair Center with ten conditions (motion carried)

City Council

The Delano City Council will vote on an ordinance that sets residency restrictions for predatory offenders. The meeting also includes consent items such as a $7,786 restroom upgrade in City Hall, a new fire engine purchase, and contracts for elevator maintenance and park construction. A public hearing and a claim listing totaling $755,538.12 are also on the agenda.

• Approve proposal of $7,786.00 from Arlin Seashore for updates in City Hall second‑floor restroom
• Approve the purchase of a new fire engine from Pierce Manufacturing
• Approve contract with KONE for Heritage Center elevator maintenance services
• Authorize the creation of a new accounting clerk position and begin hiring process
• Adopt ordinance establishing predatory offender residency restrictions

The council adopted an ordinance creating residency buffers for certain predatory offenders, passing 5‑0. It also approved several consent items, including a $7,786 restroom upgrade, special event licenses for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Delano Light the Night events, and proposals for HVAC repairs, elevator maintenance, window and door restoration, a new accounting clerk position, and a Spirit Park season pass. The agenda was amended to move two items to General Business and the September meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved agenda changes moving Consent items B and K to General Business
• Approved September 2, 16, and 16 meeting minutes
• Approved $7,786 restroom update proposal (Consent item A)
• Approved Christmas Tree Lighting special event license (Consent item D)
• Approved Delano Light the Night event permits (Consent item E)
• Approved Consent items F‑J (HVAC proposal, elevator maintenance, window/door restoration, accounting clerk position, Spirit Park season pass)
• Adopted Predatory Offender Residency Restrictions ordinance (5‑0 vote)

Public Safety Commission

The Delano Public Safety Commission will convene to review the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss two primary items: school district safety and a draft ordinance regarding sexual offenders. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room.

• Review September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Discuss School District Safety
• Review Sexual Offender Draft Ordinance

The Public Safety Commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. The commission discussed school district safety procedures and reviewed a draft sexual offender ordinance, but no vote was taken on the ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The Delano City Council will discuss options for regulating the residency of sexual offenders, a proposed orderly annexation agreement, and early childhood education outreach. The meeting also covers the implementation of a paid family and medical leave act and staff vacancies.

• Discuss City Code and Options for Sexual Offender Residency
• Discuss Proposed Orderly Annexation Agreement
• Discuss Delano Public Schools Outreach Regarding Early Childhood Family Education
• Discuss Implementation of Paid Family and Medical Leave Act
• Discuss Emergency Services Director and Administrative Staff Vacancies/Modifications

The September 30 meeting introduced a new building inspector and featured public addresses by political candidates. Council members discussed safety improvements on Highway 12, potential sexual‑offender residency restrictions, a proposed annexation with Franklin Township, a possible library‑community‑center partnership, options for funding Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave, and the structure of the Emergency Services Director role. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled; staff will prepare drafts and recommendations for future meetings.

Park and Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission will review the Parks Capital Fund, discuss updates on the Lacrosse Wall and Spirit Park, and review concepts for a pocket park at 2nd Street and Bridge Avenue.

• Review of Parks Capital Fund recommendation
• Update on Lacrosse Wall and Spirit Park
• Update on Central Park Improvement Project
• Update on New Community Park
• Discussion of pocket park concepts at 2nd Street and Bridge Avenue

The commission approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It then voted to recommend that the City Council approve the Parks Capital Projects Plan, which includes several park improvement projects. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (motion carries)
• Recommended Parks Capital Projects Plan to City Council (motion carries)

City Council

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will consider lease agreements for 1051 McKinley Parkway, authorize payment requests for the Spirit Park Project, and fund a Highway 12 advocacy partnership. They will also hold a public hearing and adopt three ordinances that amend the city code on outside parking and storage, land use and zoning, and landscaping requirements. A claims listing totaling $783,582.93 will be reviewed.

• Approve lease agreement with Wright County Economic Development Partnership for use of 1051 McKinley Parkway
• Approve lease agreement with Ridgewater College for use of 1051 McKinley Parkway
• Authorize Payment Request No. 16 and No. 17 for the Spirit Park Project
• Authorize funding for partnership with Independence and Maple Plain for Highway 12 advocacy
• Adopt ordinances amending City Code Section 803.01 (outside parking/storage) and Chapter 51 (land use, zoning, and landscaping)

The council approved lease agreements for the Wright County Economic Development Partnership and Ridgewater College. It authorized funding for a joint advocacy partnership with Independence and Maple Plain on Highway 12 safety upgrades. Three zoning ordinances were adopted, covering outside parking limits, Planned Unit Development procedures, and landscaping requirements. The claims listing for September 3‑16, 2025 was also approved.

• Approved lease agreements with Wright County Economic Development Partnership and Ridgewater College (motion carried)
• Authorized funding for Highway 12 advocacy partnership with Independence and Maple Plain (motion carried)
• Adopted ordinance amending City Code §803.01 to extend four‑vehicle limit to all residential zones (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Adopted ordinance amending City Code Chapter 51 to replace Conditional Use Permits with a rezoning process for PUDs (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Adopted ordinance modifying City Code Chapter 51 landscaping requirements (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved claims listing for September 3‑16, 2025 (motion carried)

City Council

The Delano City Council will interview candidates and make appointments to the Delano Water, Light, and Power Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission.

• Interview candidates for Delano Water, Light, and Power Commission
• Interview candidates for Park and Recreation Commission
• Make appointments to the Delano Water, Light, and Power Commission
• Make appointments to the Park and Recreation Commission

The council approved the appointment of Nicholas Willing to the Delano Water, Light, and Power Commission, filling a vacancy with a term ending February 28, 2026. The council also approved offering Michael Keyser a seat on the Park and Recreation Commission, also for a term ending February 28, 2026, and designated Thomas Screeden as the alternate should Keyser decline. Both motions were carried.

• Appointed Nicholas Willing to Delano Water, Light, and Power Commission (term until Feb 28, 2026)
• Offered Michael Keyser appointment to Park and Recreation Commission (term until Feb 28, 2026); Thomas Screeden named alternate

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will meet to review community emergency response and traffic data. The body is scheduled to discuss the School Resource Officer program and the commission's meeting structure.

• Presentation on Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)
• Traffic data update for Franklin Avenue West
• Discussion of School Resource Officer Program
• Discussion of meeting structure

The commission approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was passed to pursue restarting the Delano Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. The speed‑reader on Franklin Avenue West will be returned to its prior location near Shadywood Lane, and the commission will add discussion of electric bicycles to the next agenda. Representatives from the school district will be invited to the next public safety meeting to discuss the School Resource Officer program.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Pursue restarting the Delano CERT program (motion passed)
• Return speed reader to previous location near Shadywood Lane
• Add electric bicycle discussion to next meeting agenda
• Request school‑district representation at next public safety meeting
• Set next meeting date based on school‑district representatives’ availability

City Council

The Delano City Council approved a resolution adopting the preliminary 2025 tax levy, totaling $5,735,000, to be collected in 2026 and set a public hearing for December 2, 2025. The council also approved all six consent items, including two gambling licenses, two firefighter hires, new fire radios, and two payment contracts. Minutes from the August 19 and August 26 meetings and a claims listing for August 20–September 2 were approved. All motions carried as recorded.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved August 19 and August 26 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Items A‑F: two gambling licenses, two firefighter hires, fire radios purchase, $57,110.51 payment to WM Mueller & Sons, $166,250 refrigeration contract (motion carried)
• Adopted preliminary 2025 tax levy of $5,735,000, collectible in 2026, and set Dec 2, 2025 public hearing (motion carried by 0-4 vote, mayor Holly Schrupp absent)
• Approved claims listing for Aug 20–Sept 2, 2025 (motion carried)

Park and Recreation Commission

The commission approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a motion directing staff to continue research on a facility‑use fee structure to recoup the Central Park Pavilion over‑budget cost. The minutes note that City Council approved a contract for Sculpture Park improvements, including parking lot expansion, a shade‑structure base, and a retaining wall.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carries)
• Approved motion for staff to continue research on a facility‑use fee structure for the Central Park Pavilion (motion carries)
• City Council approved contract bid for Sculpture Park improvements: parking lot expansion, shade‑structure concrete base, and retaining wall

City Council

The council approved the proposed purchase agreement with Granite Works ME (Ebert Construction) for Lot 1, Block 1 of the Granite Works Addition. The motion was moved by Becky Schaust, seconded by Jason Franzen, and carried after discussion. The council also reviewed the 2026 budget and preliminary tax levy, with Finance Director Brian Bloch to present a levy resolution at the September 2 meeting.

• Authorized purchase agreement for Lot 1, Block 1, Granite Works Addition (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the memorial bench and tree program, funding of $25,000 for Phase III of the Spirit of Community Trail, and the creation of a part‑time ice‑rink attendant position at Spirit Park. It also approved a revised Riverway Park quote that reduces the cost to $129,125 plus about $15,000 in materials, and authorized a $500,411.11 payment to Northern Lines Contracting. All motions were carried.

• Approved memorial bench and tree program (motion carried)
• Approved $25,000 funding for Phase III of Spirit of Community Trail (motion carried)
• Approved creation of Ice Rink Attendant position for Spirit Park (motion carried)
• Approved revised Riverway Park quote (Option 2) reducing cost to $129,125 + ~$15,000 (motion carried)
• Authorized reduction in security for River Waters 2nd Addition (motion carried)
• Approved pay request to Northern Lines Contracting for $500,411.11 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda changes moving items to General Business – Community Enrichment (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from August 12, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council and Economic Development Authority will consider several consent items, including a TIF district decertification and various city contracts. The body will also hold a closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for the Granite Works Addition. A claims listing totaling $1,017,675.55 is presented for review.

• Decertification of TIF District 11 - Industrial Louvers
• Payment request to Mikie's Landscaping for $52,550.00
• Hiring of Nicholas Abel as Full-Time Building Inspector
• Claims listing for July 16, 2025 - August 12, 2025 in the amount of $1,017,675.55
• Real estate negotiations regarding Lot 1, Block 1, Granite Works Addition

The council adopted several resolutions and consent items, notably appointing election judges for the 2025 special elections and approving a $52,550 payment to Mikie's Landscaping. It also approved the decertification of TIF District 11, a construction cost estimate for the Heritage Center, and hiring a full‑time building inspector. The resignation of Dan Menk from the Park and Recreation Commission was accepted, and the July meeting minutes were approved.

• Agenda additions (items 6J‑6L) approved (motion carried)
• July 15 and July 29 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Resignation of Dan Menk from Park and Recreation Commission accepted (motion carried)
• Consent Items A‑F and H‑L approved, vote 5‑0 (including $52,550 landscaping payment)
• Claims listing for July 16‑Aug 12 approved (Mayor abstained)
• Entered and exited closed session to discuss Granite Works project (motions carried)
• Adopted resolution appointing election judges for 2025 special elections (part of consent items)
• Adopted resolution establishing an absentee ballot board for upcoming special elections (part of consent items)

Planning Commission

The Delano Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the existing zoning ordinance and city code. The meeting agenda includes the approval of prior meeting minutes and a presentation on future land use development applications.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments
• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on future land use development applications

The commission approved corrected minutes from March 10, 2025. It entered and then closed a public hearing on three proposed zoning amendments. The commission voted to recommend approving those zoning amendments to the existing ordinance and city code.

• Approved corrected March 10, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Entered public hearing for zoning amendments (motion carried)
• Closed public hearing (motion carried)
• Recommended approving zoning amendments to the ordinance and city code (motion carried)

City Council

The council voted to raise the firefighter pension from $4,000 to $4,400 per month. It also authorized the part‑time re‑hire of Alisha Ely for Human Resources and City Clerk duties. The August 6 council meeting was rescheduled to August 12, 2025. No formal actions were taken on fire station planning, the destination marketing proposal, or commission restructuring.

• Approved $400 firefighter pension increase, raising benefits to $4,400 (motion carried)
• Authorized re‑hiring Alisha Ely for part‑time HR and City Clerk role (motion carried)
• Removed agenda items D (Spirit Park Plan) and G (Granite Works real‑estate) (motion carried)
• Rescheduled August 6 council meeting to August 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM (council agreed)
• Continued fire station facility planning pending additional data (no action)
• Directed staff to develop detailed DMO and lodging‑tax information for future consideration (no action)
• Discussed need for clearer direction for Spirit of Community Commission (no action)
• Noted upcoming review of administrative position compensation (no action)

Park and Recreation Commission

The commission approved a motion recommending that staff work with SRF to further refine the Central Park pavilion design. The recommendation prioritizes adding gutters and lighting, maintaining powder‑coat finish, removing clear‑story windows, and exploring a user‑fee funding model to approach a $1 million budget. The refined design will be presented to the City Council for approval. No other formal decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Recommend staff work with SRF to refine pavilion design, prioritize gutters, lighting, powder‑coat, remove clear‑story windows, and consider user‑fee funding; motion carries

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the Crow River Villa Capital Plan, which includes $41,589 HUD funding for repairs and operations. They also authorized a $20,000 release of security funds for the Forum project. Additional consent items approved were a minor outdoor music license for The Whiskey Jar, a special event license for Sunrise Fitness LLC, and the sale of donated jewelry to benefit the senior center. The meeting adjourned after confirming agenda items and claims.

• Approved Crow River Villa Capital Plan (5‑0 vote)
• Authorized release of $20,000 security funds for Forum project (motion carried)
• Approved minor outdoor music license for The Whiskey Jar (motion carried)
• Approved special event license for Sunrise Fitness LLC Fall Throwdown (motion carried)
• Authorized sale of jewelry donated to Senior Center (motion carried)
• Approved event application for Flags for Freedom (motion carried)
• Approved funding for consulting work for Heritage Center (motion carried)
• Approved SE Trunk Sewer Project – Pay Request No. 4 (motion carried)

Spirit of Community Commission

The commission approved the April 8, 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda. It adopted four commission goals for 2025‑26. Members elected Roeser as vice‑chairperson and decided to cancel the August meeting. Agenda items for a vice‑chair vacancy and an attendance policy were added.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (motion carries)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carries)
• Approved 2025‑26 commission goals (motion carries)
• Added ‘vice‑chair vacancy’ and ‘attendance policy’ to agenda
• Elected Roeser as vice‑chairperson (motion carries)
• Cancelled August meeting (decision to cancel unless business arises)

City Council

The Delano City Council approved the meeting agenda with two added items, 8B2 and 11A. Six consent items were approved, covering a gambling permit, a fundraiser event, conference attendance, a landscaping bond release, a final payment to Veit & Company, and hiring a full‑time engineering technician. The council also approved a claims listing for June 18–July 1 and entered, then exited, a closed session to discuss potential zoning action at 301 Franklin Avenue West.

• Approved agenda with additions 8B2 (Orderly Annexation Agreement) and 11A (potential zoning/legal action at 301 Franklin Ave West) – motion carried
• Approved gambling permit for the Delano Snowstormers fundraiser – motion carried
• Approved event application for Project EverGreen's Band Blitz fundraiser – motion carried
• Authorized finance assistant to attend annual BS&A conference – motion carried
• Authorized release of landscaping bond for Liberty Landing 1st Addition – motion carried
• Authorized final payment request 2 to Veit & Company – motion carried
• Authorized hiring of Thomas Lutgen as full‑time engineering technician – motion carried
• Approved claims listing for June 18–July 1, 2025 – motion carried

Park and Recreation Commission

The commission approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a motion to develop a final pavilion design for Central Park, specifying a North‑South orientation with an East‑West dormer, a roof footprint of at least 100 ft by 80 ft and 12‑ft sidewalls. It also approved a recommendation to implement a memorial bench and tree program to be presented to City Council.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved development of final pavilion concept for Central Park (motion carried)
• Recommended memorial bench and tree program to City Council (motion carried)

City Council

The Delano City Council approved several agenda items, including a partnership MOU with AmeriCorps Seniors and a preliminary approval for a community mosaic art project. It authorized Change Order No. 1 for the 90th Street and County Line Road street project and approved the city claims for June 4‑17, 2025. The council also entered a closed session to discuss a purchase agreement for a lot intended for a 55‑unit apartment development and granted multiple employee awards.

• Approved agenda additions (Tour de Tonka presentation and Rieder Homestead Concerts) – motion carried
• Approved MOU with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP of Central Minnesota – motion carried
• Authorized Change Order No. 1 to the 90th Street and County Line Road Street Project – motion carried
• Authorized preliminary approval of the Community Mosaic public art application – motion carried
• Approved city claims listing for June 4‑17, 2025 – motion carried
• Entered closed session to consider purchase agreement for Lot 1, Block 1, Granite Works Addition – motion carried
• Awarded Best Innovation Award to Steve Stone – motion carried
• Awarded Sustained Excellence award to the Public Works Department – motion carried (Mayor abstained)

City Council

The council accepted a $52,550 demolition bid from Mikie’s Landscaping for the site at 7021 Davidson Avenue SE. It also approved multiple hiring actions, a public‑facilities agreement for Brickside Grille & Tap patio, the 2025 wastewater treatment plant operations budget, and a $500 material allowance for the Sesquicentennial Sculpture. Additional items approved included payment requests for Spirit Park contracts and city claims for May 21‑June 3.

• Accepted demolition bid for 7021 Davidson Avenue SE to Mikie’s Landscaping ($52,550)
• Approved hiring of Drew Macleod and Nikolai Holland as Delano firefighters
• Authorized public‑facilities agreement for Brickside Grille & Tap outdoor patio with conditions
• Approved 2025 wastewater treatment plant operations budget
• Authorized payment request for Spirit Park contracts
• Approved art application for Sesquicentennial Sculpture and up to $500 for base‑material
• Approved hiring of Abby Willems as Public Works seasonal employee
• Approved city claims for May 21‑June 3, 2025

Public Safety Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It deferred any action on the proposed speed‑sign study on Franklin Avenue West until the next meeting. The city will pause filling the Emergency Services Director position while it reviews the role. The commission agreed to make the Community Emergency Response Team program a priority topic for the next meeting and to review the River Street/Maple Avenue sidewalk sign then.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025
• Withheld action on speed‑sign study (pending next meeting)
• Paused hiring for Emergency Services Director position
• Agreed to prioritize CERT program discussion at next meeting
• Kern to review and update River Street/Maple Avenue sidewalk sign at next meeting

Park and Recreation Commission

The May 28, 2025 Park and Recreation Commission meeting was recorded as having no quorum, so no votes or formal decisions were made. Members discussed a potential River Waters trail easement, design options for a Central Park pavilion and concessions stand, and pricing for a memorial bench program, but all items remain pending.

City Council

The council entered a closed session and then exited it. It approved staff to proceed with a purchase agreement for a portion of PID 107157000030.

• Entered closed session (motion by Schaust, seconded by Franzen, carried)
• Exited closed session (motion by Froehle, seconded by Franzen, carried)
• Authorized staff to proceed with purchase agreement for portion of PID 107157000030 (motion by Schrupp, seconded by Schaust, carried)

City Council

The council approved a special event and temporary liquor license for the Delano Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of Delano event on August 6. They also authorized the hiring of Cassandra Johnson as a full-time Deputy Clerk. Additionally, the council approved the claims listing for the period May 7‑20, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved special event and temporary liquor license for Taste of Delano (August 6)
• Authorized hiring Cassandra Johnson as full-time Deputy Clerk
• Approved claims listing for May 7‑20, 2025
• Approved agenda as presented

Spirit of Community Commission

The Spirit of Community Commission met on May 13, 2025 but did not have a quorum. Because of the lack of quorum, no official actions or votes were recorded. Members discussed updates on the sesquicentennial observance, commission goals, volunteer fair plans, National Night Out, and community news, but none were adopted.

City Council

The council approved the city’s pending claims totaling $497,810.23. It accepted the resignation of Fire Department member Brent Hennen and set October 3, 2026 as the official date for Delano’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. Several special event permits and temporary liquor licenses were approved, and staff were authorized to hire seasonal workers and solicit quotes for Riverway Park improvements.

• Approved annual liquor licenses for city businesses
• Accepted resignation of Brent Hennen from the Delano Fire Department
• Approved October 3, 2026 as the official date for Delano’s Sesquicentennial Celebration
• Approved special event permit and temporary liquor license for Minnesota Oktoberfest
• Approved city claims in the amount of $497,810.23
• Authorized hiring of six part‑time summer Splashpad attendants
• Authorized staff to solicit quotes for Riverway Park improvements
• Entered closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for PID 107‑500‑101103

City Council

The council entered a closed session to discuss pending litigation about property maintenance at 191 Babcock Boulevard and 304 14th Street, then exited the closed session. They approved making the updated Accessibility Tip Sheet available as an optional appendix to the Special Event Application. No other items were formally decided; remaining topics were discussed without a vote.

• Enter closed session to discuss pending litigation at 191 Babcock Blvd and 304 14th St (motion carried)
• Exit closed session after discussing pending litigation (motion carried)
• Make Accessibility Tip Sheet optional appendix to Special Event Application (motion carried)

Park and Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed the Central Park Improvement Project, Splashpad events, the Memorial Bench Program, and the Spirit Park Project but did not vote on any of those items.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carries)

City Council

The special workshop on April 21, 2025 included updates on electric and water rates, upcoming substation work, and a possible future water tower. Council members and staff discussed utility cost comparisons and infrastructure plans, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

City Council

The council approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Consent items were approved, including the Safe Assure contract for the fire department, creation of an engineering technician position, extension of Parkview Hills North preliminary plats, and two ordinances updating facility rental fee schedules. The Special‑Event Accessibility Tip Sheet was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved agenda with added items (motion carried)
• Approved March 25 and April 1 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Safe Assure contract for the Fire Department (Consent A, motion carried 5‑0)
• Authorized creation of Engineering Technician position (Consent B, motion carried)
• Approved extension of Parkview Hills North preliminary plats (Consent D, motion carried 5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance O‑25‑04 amending Community Meeting Room fee schedule (Consent E, motion carried 5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance O‑25‑05 amending facility rental fee schedule and category requirements (Consent C, motion carried 5‑0)
• Tabled Special‑Event Accessibility Tip Sheet until next meeting (motion carried)

Spirit of Community Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It passed a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the Public Event Accessibility Tip Sheet. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (motion carries)
• Recommended approval of Public Event Accessibility Tip Sheet (motion carries)

Public Safety Commission

The commission approved moving the speed sign from McKinley Parkway to Franklin Ave W near the park. It also approved proceeding with City Engineer Shawn Louwagie's recommendation for new sidewalk signage on the west side of River St. Discussions on event security, a security trailer, and river flotation devices were tabled for future review.

• Move speed sign to Franklin Ave W by the park (approved)
• Proceed with sidewalk signage recommendation on West River St (approved)
• Table review of event security and accessibility (tabled)
• Table discussion on investing in a security trailer (tabled)

City Council

The council approved consent items appointing two fire captains, a downtown landscaping contract with Farm Girl, a title change for the Community Enrichment Director, and an agreement with the City of Independence. It extended the entitlement for the Prairie Ridge subdivision to March 31 2026, postponed further consideration of the project to the May 6 meeting, and directed staff to prepare findings of fact for denial of its applications. An ordinance amending exterior‑material requirements in the I‑2 district was adopted, and a $892,642.56 pavement contract for 90th Street SE and County Line Road was awarded to Duinick, Inc.

• Appointed Ken Matsuda as Fire Captain 1 (motion carries)
• Appointed Steve Wollak as Fire Captain 2 (motion carries)
• Approved landscaping contract with Farm Girl (motion carries)
• Amended title for Community Enrichment Director to include Assistant City Administrator (motion carries)
• Authorized agreement with City of Independence regarding County Line Road (motion carries)
• Extended Prairie Ridge entitlement to March 31 2026 (motion carries)
• Postponed Prairie Ridge development consideration to May 6 2025 (motion carries)
• Awarded 90th Street SE and County Line Road pavement contract to Duinick, Inc. for $892,642.56 (motion carries)

Park and Recreation Commission

The commission appointed Sean Jergens as Chair and Travis Gasparick as Vice Chair. It approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission recommended adopting a revised city code that sets park hours from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

• Appointed Sean Jergens as Chair (motion carried)
• Appointed Travis Gasparick as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended adoption of revised city code setting park hours 6:00 AM–10:00 PM (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved a purchase agreement and sale of a parcel in the Delano West Metro Business Park to Dobozenski and Sons. It also directed staff to allow conditional temporary access for Tree Top Clearing on Buffalo Street/2nd Street NW, without designating it a truck route. The council granted a one‑year reprieve on the first substantial Spirit Park payment, while the $450,000 due before opening remains required. Closed‑session actions were taken to discuss and finalize the real‑estate transaction.

• Authorized purchase agreement with Dobozenski and Sons (motion carries)
• Directed staff to consider conditional temporary access for Tree Top Clearing on Buffalo St/2nd St NW (no truck route designation)
• Approved one‑year reprieve on first Spirit Park payment (not the $450,000 due before opening)
• Entered closed session to discuss real‑estate negotiations for PID 107175000030 (motion carries)
• Exited closed session (motion carries)