Faribault County public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several ordinances, including regulations for cannabis and hemp businesses and a zoning map amendment for 739 Willow St. They will also vote on a zoning text amendment to allow cannabis businesses in certain districts. Additional consent agenda items include hiring a Community Services Officer, adopting 2025 snow and ice control guidelines, and authorizing grant applications. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2024-17: Regulations related to cannabis and hemp businesses – second reading
• Ordinance 2024-21: Zoning map amendment for 739 Willow St – second reading
• Ordinance 2024-22: Zoning text amendment to allow cannabis businesses – second reading
• Resolution 2024-257: Approve hiring Community Services Officer
• Resolution 2025-258: Adopt 2025 Snow & Ice Control Guidelines

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss labor negotiations. The body will consider collective bargaining agreements for various city employees.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Police Support Services employees
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Engineering, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Library, and Administrative Support Staff
• Closed session to consider labor negotiation strategies

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Faribault County Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Dec. 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the minutes, a citizen comment period, design reviews, and other discussion items. No specific projects or actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Approval of the Minutes
• Citizen Comment Period
• Design Reviews
• Items for Discussion

City Council

The council will review the draft guidelines for snow and ice control for 2025. They will consider a draft Light Duty Policy for city employees. They will discuss dissolving Fund 263 – TIF #6.

• Review of 2025 Snow & Ice Control Guidelines
• Draft Light Duty Policy
• Dissolution of Fund 263 – TIF #6

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a resolution to approve the preliminary plat for the Eastman Disbursal Addition located at 301 Central Ave. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and other standard business. No additional substantive items are listed.

• Resolution 2024-XXX: Approve Preliminary Plat for Eastman Disbursal Addition at 301 Central Ave (public hearing)

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on December 16, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion of the 2024/2025 work plan for residential projects and the UDO Bootcamp. The meeting also covers routine business, public hearings, requests to be heard, and updates from boards and commissions.

• 2024/2025 Work Plan Discussion on Residential and UDO Bootcamp
• Public Hearings
• Requests to be Heard
• Routine Business
• Board & Commissions Updates & Reports

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2025 budget, property tax levies, and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss first readings of ordinances regarding cannabis business regulations and a zoning amendment for 739 Willow St.

• Public hearings for 2025 Property Tax Levy, Budget, and HRA and EDA Tax Levies
• Resolution 2024-249 to approve the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance 2024-17 and 2024-22 regarding cannabis and hemp business regulations
• Zoning Map Amendment for 739 Willow St
• Resolution 2024-253 for the Northern Links Trail Project (MnDOT Contract No 1057137)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategies. This includes the review of proposals and developments related to negotiations.

• Discussion of labor negotiation strategies and proposals

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will consider several financial items. Members will discuss emergency shelter vouchers and approve the FY 2025 budgets for Robinwood Manor and for Scattered Sites. The agenda also includes consideration of 2025‑2026 contracts and a resolution to designate authorized signatories for the Authority’s accounts.

• Emergency Shelter Vouchers
• Resolution 2024-20 – Approve FY 2025 Robinwood Manor Budget
• Resolution 2024-21 – Approve FY 2025 Scattered Sites Budget
• 2025 & 2026 Contracts
• Resolution 2024-24 – Designate Authorized Signatories for Authority accounts

General

The Faribault County Library Advisory Board will consider several agenda items, including approving the minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting, reviewing a long‑term meeting‑room request from Kaleidoscope, and discussing proposed changes to the Collection Development and Maintenance Policy. The board will also hear reports from the director, teen advisory board, and SELCO foundation, and will consider the 2025 budget. Public comment will be allowed for up to three minutes per participant.

• Approve minutes of the October 14, 2024 meeting
• Long‑term meeting‑room request – Kaleidoscope
• Policy Review: Collection Development and Maintenance Policy (proposed changes attached)
• 2025 budget discussion
• Director’s, Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO reports

City Council

The Faribault City Council will review the 2025 Economic Development Authority budget and the 2025 Housing & Redevelopment Authority budget. Council members will consider proposed reductions to the 2025 final tax levy. They will also discuss amending the spend plan for the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) program income. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion.

• Overview of 2025 Economic Development Authority Budget
• Overview of 2025 Housing & Redevelopment Authority Budget
• Proposed reductions to 2025 final tax levy
• Amending spend plan for Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) program income

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment. The body will also review minutes and routine business.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-XXX for a Zoning Map Amendment for 739 Willow St

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes budget adjustments for police mobile radios, multiple liquor and other license approvals, and several payment authorizations. A public hearing will be held for a currency exchange license renewal. Discussion items include authorizing the sale of a property at the southeast corner of 1st Street NW and 1st Avenue NW, approving a deferred loan with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for workforce housing construction, and amending a developer agreement with Corey Lee Newby.

• Resolution 2024-223: Authorize sale of property at southeast corner of 1st St NW & 1st Ave NW
• Resolution 2024-224: Approve deferred loan agreement with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for workforce housing construction
• Resolution 2024-242: Approve amendments to the developer's agreement with Corey Lee Newby
• Resolution 2024-225: Authorize budget adjustment for purchase of police mobile radios and equipment
• Resolution 2024-241: Authorize payment to Midwest Community Development as recommended by the Charitable Gambling Board

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss the 2025 budget and set the final tax levy for the 2025 fiscal year. The body will also consider resolutions regarding municipal tort liability and a promissory note satisfaction.

• Resolution 2024-18: Establish the EDA's Final Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2025
• Resolution 2024-19: Satisfaction of Promissory Note (Rebound 31 LLC)
• Resolution 2024-20: Accept Compeer Rural Feasibility Grant
• Resolution 2024-17: Approve Not Waiving the Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liability
• 2025 Budget Update

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will review two discussion items. One item concerns the property located at 14 3rd St NE. The other item concerns the PreserveMN Conference being held in Red Wing, MN. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• 14 3rd St NE – discussion item
• PreserveMN Conference – Red Wing, MN – discussion item

General

The board will meet to review requests for funding from five different organizations. The meeting also includes a review of the Gambling Fund Report.

• Funding request from Rice County Historical Society
• Funding request from Canine Service Partners
• Funding request from Faribault Foundation Inc.
• Funding request from Faribault Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
• Funding request from Midwest Community Organization

City Council

The Faribault City Council will discuss a final review of the cannabis ordinance. The council will also hold a 2025 budget discussion, including a public safety aid review and a planning and zoning fee and escrow discussion. The meeting is a work session and no formal votes are indicated.

• Final Review of Cannabis Ordinance
• 2025 Budget Discussion – Public Safety Aid Final Review
• 2025 Budget Discussion – Planning and Zoning Fee and Escrow Discussion

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 19, 2024. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including call to order, approval of the agenda, a consent agenda for a list of claims, and items for discussion. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission had scheduled a meeting for November 18, 2024, but it was cancelled. No agenda items were acted upon.

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will meet on Nov 18, 2024 at 6 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda lists a discussion of the 2024/2025 work plan as the primary item. The session also includes routine business and a placeholder for future discussion, with no specific decisions noted.

General

The Faribault Charter Commission will elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. It will review and create the 2024 Annual Report. The commission will discuss future agenda topics and set its meeting schedule.

• Election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Review and creation of the 2024 Annual Report
• General discussion of future agenda topics
• Setting the Charter Commission meeting schedule

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several approvals, such as street closures for the Winterfest Celebration and hiring a Planner I. The council will also discuss two specific items: denying a variance request at 15 3rd Ave SW and approving a new off‑sale liquor license for BAPA KRUPA MNV2 LLC. Additional approvals include a tobacco license for Southside Liquor and Tobacco and a professional services proposal for the Two Rivers Park siphon box.

• Resolution 2024-220 Approve New Off‑Sale Liquor License for BAPA KRUPA MNV2 LLC
• Resolution 2024-196 Deny Variance at 15 3rd Ave SW
• Resolution 2024-214 Approve Street Closures for Winterfest Celebration
• Resolution 2024-216 Approve Hiring Planner I
• Resolution 2024-221 Approve Tobacco License for Southside Liquor and Tobacco

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024 was canceled. Consequently, no agenda items such as program reports, property reports, or public hearings were considered.

General

The Library Advisory Board meeting scheduled for November 11, 2024, is cancelled. This is due to the library's closure for the Veterans Day holiday.

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Topics include a National League of Cities service line warranty program, a scoping proposal for an ice feature at Viaduct Park, and a cooperative agreement with Faribault Public Schools. The council will also review ordinance violations at 823 1st Avenue NW and 703 20th Street NW, and consider components of the 2025 budget such as the tourism contract update, fee schedule changes, public safety aid, and franchise fee allocation.

• National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program
• Viaduct Park Ice Feature Scoping Proposal
• Cooperative Agreement with Faribault Public Schools
• Discussion of ordinance violations at 823 1st Avenue NW and 703 20th Street NW
• 2025 Budget Process items: tourism contract update, fee schedule changes, public safety aid review, franchise fee allocation review

City Council

The Faribault City Council will discuss authorizing a grant application for the Age Friendly Minnesota program and approving an advance retirement notice program. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6:30 PM.

• Authorize Age Friendly Minnesota - Community Grant Application
• Approve Advance Retirement Notice Program

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2024. Commissioners will conduct a call to order, approve the previous meeting minutes, and hold public hearings and requests to be heard. The agenda also includes routine business and updates from boards and commissions. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Call to Order
• Approval of the Minutes
• Public Hearings
• Requests to be Heard
• Routine Business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to address standard agenda items such as call to order, items for discussion, routine business, future discussion, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed for decision. The session appears to be purely procedural.

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will meet to hear updates from the River Bend Nature Center, a partnership request from Gardners Reaching Out With Service (GROWS), and project updates on the CERTS Energy Kits. The meeting will also include updates on the EPA Recreation Economy Grant and the MPCA Climate Resilience Implementation Grant. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Update from River Bend Nature Center
• Partnership request from Gardners Reaching Out With Service (GROWS)
• CERTS Energy Kits Project Updates
• Update on EPA Recreation Economy Grant
• MPCA Climate Resilience Implementation Grant

Parks and Recreation Board

The Faribault County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on October 23, 2024. The board will review old business items including the Great River Greening tree grant and an update on Viaduct Park. New business includes discussion of a Rainbow Bridge at the dog park, a swim‑lesson scholarship from an anonymous donor, and a cooperative agreement with the school district. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for January 22, 2025.

• Great River Greening – Tree Grant
• Viaduct Park Update
• Rainbow Bridge at Dog Park
• Swim Lesson Scholarship – Anonymous Donor
• Cooperative Agreement with School District

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several resolutions, including assigning a new investor and restructuring the mortgage for the property at 311 Central Avenue, and restructuring ownership for a redevelopment project on Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Midwest First Addition. The council will also take a second‑reading vote on Ordinance 2024-16 to amend water‑service disconnection rules, and adopt a fee schedule for administrative citations. Additional consent‑agenda items cover a bingo grant, stormwater material quote, a donation to Parks and Recreation, and an airfield pavement planning contract.

• Resolution 2024-209: Assign additional investor and restructure mortgage for 311 Central Avenue
• Resolution 2024-210: Restructure ownership entity for redevelopment of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Midwest First Addition
• Ordinance 2024-16 (Second Reading): Amend water disconnection rules for nonpayment
• Resolution 2024-208: Establish fee schedule for administrative citations
• Task Order No. 13 with Foth: Airfield pavement rehabilitation planning services

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission meeting on October 21, 2024 will follow its standard agenda. Items include a call to order, approval of minutes, public hearings, requests to be heard, discussion items, routine business, and commission updates. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed in the agenda.

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the 2024/2025 work plan. The meeting also includes routine business and future discussion items.

• 2024/2025 Work Plan discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider resolutions regarding property at 311 Central Avenue and the redevelopment of Lot 1 and Lot 2 in the Midwest First Addition. The body will also review escrow procedures and prepare for 2025 strategic planning.

• Resolution 2024-14: Assignment of an additional investor for 311 Central Avenue
• Resolution 2024-16: Restructuring of ownership entity for Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Midwest First Addition
• Resolution 2024-15: Application for My Town Series Season 2
• Purchase of additional marketing promotional items
• Review of EDA escrow procedures and fee schedule

Airport Board

The Faribault County Airport Advisory Board will convene to approve meeting minutes and receive a project update. The session is scheduled for October 16, 2024.

• Approval of the minutes
• Airport Manager Update
• Project Update

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to review design proposals and discuss general heritage preservation items. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and open discussion.

• Design reviews
• Citizen comment period

City Council

The Faribault City Council will discuss the National Community Survey and National Employee Survey presented by Polco. The council will review the 2025 budget for capital and enterprise funds, including street improvements, park projects, equipment replacement, public facilities, water, sewer, and stormwater. They will also consider a proposed fee schedule for administrative citation violations, a Younger Brothers' Trial Desk item, and an appointment to the Planning Commission.

• Presentation and discussion of the National Community Survey (NCS) and National Employee Survey (NES) by Polco
• Review of the 2025 budget for Fund 401 (Street Improvement Projects), Fund 404 (Parkland Dedication/Park Capital Projects), Fund 431 (Capital Equipment Replacement), Fund 437 (Public Facilities Projects), Fund 601 (Water Fund), Fund 602 (Sewer Fund), and Fund 603 (Stormwater Fund)
• Proposed fee schedule for administrative citation violations
• Consideration of the Younger Brothers' Trial Desk
• Appointment of a Planning Commission member

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider several items, including appointing a new Executive Director, approving an investor assignment related to 311 Central Avenue, and discussing funding direction for the Healthy Communities Initiative. They will also review public housing maintenance contracts, authorize translation of housekeeping rules, and consider the city's application to use the Event and Convention Center at 306 Central. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and introducing the upcoming Executive Director.

• Resolution 2024-18: appoint Executive Director for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Faribault, Minnesota
• Resolution 2024-17: approve assignment of an additional investor related to 311 Central Avenue
• Provide general direction regarding Healthy Community Initiative funding request
• Public Housing and Robinwood Manor routine maintenance service contracts
• Authorize translation of the HRA's housekeeping rules into Somali and Spanish

General

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review the 2025 budget and a proposed ordinance to amend the Faribault City Code regarding the board. The meeting includes reports from the Director, Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO.

• Ordinance 2024-20 amending Chapter 13 Article II of the Faribault City Code
• 2025 Budget
• Long-term meeting room request from Kaleidoscope
• Cannon Valley Makers Tour debrief

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions, such as hiring a police officer, hiring an HRA executive director, appointing election judges, and accepting donations for parks. The council will also authorize the fire department to accept state equipment grants and a financial emergency response grant. An ordinance amendment (Ordinance 2024-16) will be read for the first time, changing the water‑disconnection rules for nonpayment. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution 2024-204 – Approve hiring a police officer
• Resolution 2024-201 – Approve hiring HRA Executive Director
• Resolution 2024-200 – Appoint 2024 election judges
• Resolution 2024-199 – Accept donations to the Parks and Recreation Department
• Ordinance 2024-16 – First reading to amend water‑disconnection rules

General

The City Council will continue its discussion of Corey Newby's request for variances at 15 3rd Ave SW. No decision is scheduled; the item remains under consideration. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Continuation of discussion on Corey Newby's variance request for 15 3rd Ave SW

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a closed special meeting on October 8, 2024 at 6:15 PM. The meeting’s purpose is to consider strategies for labor negotiations as required by Minnesota Statutes §§179A.01‑179A.025. The discussion will cover negotiation strategies, developments, and proposals related to labor negotiations.

• Consider strategies for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies, developments, and proposal review, per Minnesota Statutes §§179A.01‑179A.025

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission meeting on Oct. 7 will address standard agenda items, including approval of minutes, public hearings, requests to be heard, routine business, and commission updates. No specific projects or decisions are listed in the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy topics, including zoning text amendments for cannabis businesses, the repair of the Woolen Mill Dam, and a proposal to eliminate water disconnection for non-payment. The meeting will also cover a request for variances at 15 3rd Ave SW and the Viaduct Park Ice Feature Phase.

• Discussion of Zoning Text Amendments for Cannabis Businesses
• Discussion of Corey Newby's Request for Variances at 15 3rd Ave SW
• Discussion of Viaduct Park Ice Feature Phase
• Discussion of Woolen Mill Dam Repair
• Discussion of Eliminating Water Disconnection for Non-Payment

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at City Hall, 208 1st Avenue NW. The agenda includes a closed session to evaluate the performance of City Administrator Jessica L. Kinser. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to evaluate performance of City Administrator Jessica L. Kinser

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a preliminary property tax levy for 2025. The body will also review zoning map amendments and a variance denial. Additionally, the council will discuss a credit card use policy amendment.

• Resolution 2024-194: 2025 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Budget Meeting Date
• Ordinance 2024-18: Zoning Map Amendment for 818 8th Ave NW
• Ordinance 2024-19: Vacate drainage and utility easement at 2343 14th St NE
• Resolution 2024-193: Reject bids for Straight River Watermain Crossing (Contract 2023-09)
• Purchase of Replacement Water Treatment Plant Cold Storage Building

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will hold a public meeting on September 23, 2024, to approve minutes and conduct routine business.

• Approval of the August 2024 minutes
• Announcements and updates
• Routine business items

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss a forgivable loan for KGPCo. and a contract with the Faribault Chamber for Main Street programming. The body will also review the preliminary 2025 budget and work plan.

• Resolution 2024-11: Forgivable Loan to KGPCo. for downtown relocation
• Resolution 2024-12: Contract with Faribault Chamber for Main Street programming
• Collaborative Public Art in Faribault
• Preliminary 2025 EDA Budget
• 2025 EDA Work Plan

Airport Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to receive an update from the Airport Manager. The board will also discuss the status of the AWOS and a pavement project.

• AWOS Update
• Pavement Project Update

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to conduct general business and review a specific design proposal. The primary action item is a resolution regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property on Central Ave.

• Resolution HPC-2024-007 COA for 122 Central Ave

City Council

The City Council Work Session scheduled for September 17, 2024, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment for cannabis businesses. The body will also discuss a variance denial and amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning map.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-XX to allow cannabis businesses in certain zoning districts
• Resolution 2024-XXX to deny variance at 15 3rd Ave SW
• Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment request from City of Faribault/JNJ Properties
• Resolution 2024-XXX to deny Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW
• Resolution 2024-XXX to deny Zoning Map Amendment for 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the 2025 preliminary property tax levy and establishing the date for the budget meeting. Additional resolutions will approve preliminary tax levies for the Economic Development Authority and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for fiscal year 2025. The council will also discuss a master plan, zoning map amendment, and other ordinances.

• Resolution 2024-177 – Adopt 2025 preliminary property tax levy and set budget meeting date
• Resolution 2024-178 – Approve Faribault Economic Development Authority preliminary property tax levy for FY 2025
• Resolution 2024-179 – Approve Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority preliminary property tax levy for FY 2025
• Ordinance 2024-18 – Approve zoning map amendment for 818 8th Ave NW (First Reading)
• Ordinance 2024-19 – Vacate portion of drainage and utility easement at 2343 14th St NE (First Reading)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider several items, including approval of claim lists for public housing and Robinwood, and an overview of its financial audit and affordable‑housing opportunities. A key decision is Resolution 2024-16, which would authorize payment of certain HRA‑related claims pending review. The board will also begin preliminary discussion of the 2025 work plan and budget.

• Approve list of claims for public housing
• Approve list of claims for Robinwood
• Overview of the financial audit of the HRA's housing
• Resolution 2024-16 to authorize payment of certain HRA‑related claims
• Preliminary discussion on the 2025 work plan and budget

General

The Library Advisory Board is meeting to conduct a tour of the Cannon Valley Makers facility. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Cannon Valley Makers at 300 Railway St., Dundas, MN

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will adopt the TH 60 West Master Plan and consider multiple zoning and land‑use actions. Items include denying a variance at 15 3rd Ave SW, amending the comprehensive plan and zoning map for the 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW, vacating part of a drainage and utility easement at 2343 14th St NE, and approving zoning map changes for 818 8th Ave NW and 214 14th St NE. The meeting also includes a by‑law attendance discussion and general planning updates.

• Resolution to adopt the TH 60 West Master Plan
• Resolution to deny a variance at 15 3rd Ave SW
• Resolution and ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for the 500 and 400 blocks of 20th St NW
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement at 2343 14th St NE
• Ordinance to approve zoning map amendments for 818 8th Ave NW and 214 14th St NE

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 budget, including special revenue funds and a preliminary tax levy. The body will also review traffic studies and backflow prevention.

• 2025 Preliminary Tax Levy final review
• 2025 Internal Loan for Capital Equipment
• Traffic Studies
• Backflow Prevention discussion
• Library Advisory Board member appointments and terms

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on September 3, 2024. The commission will discuss a proposed zoning text amendment concerning cannabis businesses in the City of Faribault. The agenda also includes routine business and future discussion items.

• Zoning text amendment for cannabis businesses in the City of Faribault

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will meet to review the Director's report and discuss ongoing projects. New business includes a review of outdoor interests and barriers regarding the River Bend Nature Center.

• Great River Greening Tree Grant update
• Viaduct Park update
• FFAC pool break discussion
• River Bend Nature Center outdoor interests and barriers

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2023-20, which authorizes a study and imposes a moratorium on the establishment and operation of cannabis businesses in the city. The council will also consider rezoning the 1900 block of 4th Street NW to I‑1 and vacating a portion of a drainage and utility easement at 1919 2nd St NW. Several consent agenda items, including a change order for Viaduct Park, a memorandum with Great River Greening, and the 2024‑2025 School Resource Officer contract, will be approved.

• Approve Change Order No 1 for Viaduct Park Bid Package 1
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Great River Greening
• Approve 2024‑2025 School Resource Officer Contract
• Ordinance 2023‑20: Study and moratorium on cannabis businesses (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024‑5: Rezoning 1900 block of 4th Street NW to I‑1 (second reading)

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Committee will convene to discuss a CERTs grant for outreach planning, the Adopt A Drain initiative, and a request for energy audits from the Northfield Rotary. The meeting will also cover a member shifting to an advisory role and an update on a DOE Charging Smart 'EV Ready' Community project.

• Member shifting to advisory role
• CERTs grant - outreach planning
• Update on Adopt A Drain initiative
• Northfield Rotary Request - Energy Audits
• DOE Charging Smart 'EV Ready' Community

Airport Board

The Airport Advisory Board will receive an update from the airport manager and consider two projects: a Minnesota Department of Transportation electric‑vehicle charging station and the installation of FAA weather cameras. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• MnDOT EV Charging Station
• FAA Weather Cameras
• Airport Manager Update

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission is meeting to review design changes and architectural features. The body will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a specific building alteration.

• Resolution #HPC-2024-06: Certificate of Appropriateness for building alterations at 101 Third St NW (Chase Bank Building)
• Discussion regarding the completion of an architectural feature at 216-218 Central Avenue

General

The Charitable Gambling Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its June 5, 2024 meeting. It will consider gambling requests submitted by Midwest Community Organization, Falcon Educational Enrichment Program, and Faribault Youth Empowerment Center. The board will also receive a contribution report and set the date for its next meeting.

• Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Gambling request from Midwest Community Organization
• Gambling request from Falcon Educational Enrichment Program
• Gambling request from Faribault Youth Empowerment Center
• Contribution report

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2023 annual city audit and the 2025 budget for Fund 431 Capital Replacement. Members will also discuss administrative citation procedures and potential changes to water disconnection policies.

• Elimination of water disconnection due to non-payment
• 2023 Annual City Audit Review
• Administrative Citations Fee Schedule and Hearing Procedure
• Review and amendment of Planning & Zoning Division job descriptions
• Budget 2025 review of Fund 431 Capital Replacement

City Council

The Faribault City Council meeting on August 20, 2024 includes a consent agenda item to approve hiring accounting technicians. The council will consider Resolution 2024-170 for this purpose.

• Resolution 2024-170 – Approve hiring accounting technicians (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit and associated variance for an emergency access road and boat ramp located in the Wild and Scenic River Overlay near 50 East View Drive. The agenda also includes a public hearing period, general planning and zoning updates, and routine business items.

• Approve Conditional Use Permit for Emergency Access Road and Boat Ramp near 50 East View Drive (Wild and Scenic River Overlay)
• Approve Variance(s) for the same Emergency Access Road and Boat Ramp project
• Public hearing on the Rice County/Emergency Access Road and Boat Ramp proposal
• General Planning & Zoning Updates discussion
• Routine Business and Requests to be Heard

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss two agenda items. First, JNJ Properties of Faribault LLC and Rodriguez will present a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment. Second, the commission will review the Trunk Highway 60 Master Plan. The meeting also includes routine business and future discussion items.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment for JNJ Properties of Faribault LLC/Rodriguez
• Review of Trunk Highway 60 Master Plan

General

The Faribault City Council meeting consists of routine items: a call to order, a consent agenda that includes Resolution 2024-165 to approve the 2024 Primary Election Results, and adjournment. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.

• Resolution 2024-165 – Approve 2024 Primary Election Results

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority will discuss general direction for financial assistance to Project Licorice and the Urban Flea Market, as well as guidance on a Main Street agreement and downtown tourism funding with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce. It will also consider Resolution 2024-11, which recommends that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and that the City Council adopt the TH 60 West Master Plan.

• Provide General Direction regarding Financial Assistance for Project Licorice
• Provide General Direction regarding Financial Assistance for Urban Flea Market
• Provide Direction regarding Main Street Agreement with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce
• Provide Direction regarding Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Funding Requests related to Enhancing the Downtown
• Resolution 2024-11: Recommend Planning Commission public hearing and City Council adoption of the TH 60 West Master Plan

City Council

The Faribault City Council will vote on resolutions to support a Minnesota Investment Fund application and a Job Creation Fund application tied to KGP Telecommunications' potential move to downtown. It will also authorize a preliminary development agreement with KGP Telecommunications and Faribault Real Estate. Additional items include a study and moratorium on cannabis businesses, a watermain improvement plan, and approval of bids for the Cannon River View Trail.

• Resolution 2024-167: Support Minnesota Investment Fund application for KGP Telecommunications relocation
• Resolution 2024-168: Support Job Creation Fund application for KGP Telecommunications
• Resolution 2024-169: Authorize execution of a preliminary development agreement with KGP Telecommunications and Faribault Real Estate
• Ordinance 2023-20: Authorize study and impose moratorium on cannabis businesses in Faribault
• Resolution 2024-160: Accept bids for Cannon River View Trail (Contract 2024-05)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider several resolutions, including authorizing payment of certain HRA-related claims that are due before the Authority can review them. It will also discuss financial assistance for Habitat for Humanity, a public housing closeout, establishing a reserve for replacement bank accounts, and the preliminary FY2025 budget. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes, a list of claims to be released, and a Healthy Communities Initiative update.

• Resolution 2024-10 – Authorize payment of certain HRA-related claims if HRA cannot review and approve before due
• Resolution 2024-15 – Approve financial assistance to Habitat for Humanity to offset affordable housing development costs
• Resolution 2024-12 – Approve public housing closeout and ACC termination
• Resolution 2024-13 – Approve establishing reserve for replacement bank accounts for the HRA's housing
• Resolution 2024-14 – Approve preliminary FY2025 HRA budget

General

The Library Advisory Board will review and potentially adopt a new library mission statement, discuss a long‑term meeting‑room request from the Kaleidoscope group, and consider the proposed 2025 budget. The board will also receive reports from SELCO, the Teen Advisory Board, and other items, with a brief citizen comment period.

• Approve Library Mission Statement
• Long‑Term Meeting Room Request – Kaleidoscope
• 2025 Budget
• SELCO Foundation and Board Reports
• Teen Advisory Board Report

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will adopt its agenda and minutes, hold a citizen comment period, and consider a design‑review resolution (HPC‑2024‑005) that approves a Certificate of Appropriateness for building alterations at 13 3rd St NW. The meeting also includes a slot for additional items for discussion.

• Resolution HPC-2024-005 – approve Certificate of Appropriateness for building alterations at 13 3rd St NW
• Citizen comment period
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Items for discussion (unspecified)

City Council

The City Council issued a notice that a quorum may be present as members attend National Night Out events on August 6, 2024. No official business will be transacted during this meeting.

• Notice of potential council quorum; no business will be transacted

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2024. The agenda includes standard items such as a call to order, approval of minutes, public hearings, and updates from boards and commissions. The commission will also consider any requests to be heard and discuss other routine business.

• Public Hearings
• Requests to be Heard
• Items for Discussion
• Routine Business
• Board & Commissions Updates & Reports

City Council

The Faribault City Council meeting on July 30, 2024 will consider several resolutions. Items include rescinding a plat at 1620 17th St NW, authorizing a development agreement for the Stoneridge Fourth Addition, approving a massage therapist license, and approving a business subsidy with loan payments to Faribault Mill. The council will vote on these items during the meeting.

• Resolution 2024-155 – rescind CIC Plat 76 at 1620 17th St NW
• Resolution 2024-156 – authorize execution of Stoneridge Fourth Addition Development Agreement
• Resolution 2024-157 – approve 2024 Massage Therapist License
• Resolution 2024-158 – approve business subsidy and authorize payment of Faribault EDA loans to Faribault Mill

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a cannabis ordinance. The meeting also includes a budget work session covering the General Fund, tax levy, and specific development and abatement funds.

• Cannabis Ordinance discussion
• Budget Work Session #3: General Fund Overview
• Total Tax Levy Review
• Fund 240- Community and Economic Development
• Fund 239- Tax Abatement

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss a specific property. The body will review confidential appraisal information and consider strategies for the purchase or sale of the property.

• Closed session regarding Parcel ID 18.19.1.76.002

Parks and Recreation Board

The Faribault County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on Viaduct Park, including a ground breaking, and the Bluebird Park playground. They will receive a grant update for the Great River Greening tree project and a flood update for Teepee Tonka Park. The board will also consider filling an unfilled board position. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Viaduct Park Update – Ground Breaking
• Bluebird Park Playground
• Great River Greening – Tree Grant
• Unfilled Board Position
• Teepee Tonka Park Flood Update

City Council

The Faribault City Council will vote on a budget amendment that removes the CSO Supervisor position and allocates funds for property maintenance and a fire code inspector. The council will also consider a series of consent agenda items, including resolutions on street closures, data practices, equipment grant applications, and donations. Several ordinance amendments will be read for the first or second time, covering code updates and a drainage easement change. No public hearings or bids are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution 2024-148 adopting Data Practices Policy and designating a responsible authority and compliance officer
• Resolution 2024-145 authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the State of Minnesota ARMER Equipment Grant
• Budget amendment to eliminate the CSO Supervisor position and fund Property Maintenance & Fire Code Inspector
• Ordinance 2024-14 amending Chapter 18 of the City of Faribault Code of Ordinances (first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-13 vacating a portion of drainage and utility easement at 1950 13th St NW (second reading)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Riverview Ridge Addition. No other formal decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Riverview Ridge Addition

General

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations. The session includes reviewing proposals and developing negotiation strategies.

• Closed meeting to consider labor negotiation strategies and proposals

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to conduct design reviews and discuss general heritage preservation items. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion topics.

• Design reviews
• General heritage preservation items