Faribault County public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force, a private hangar land lease, and approvals for various capital projects and contracts. The council will also take a second‑reading vote on a zoning text amendment to public institutional zoning requirements. Additional items include adoption of 2026 snow and ice control guidelines and approval of the November 2025 financial report.

• Resolution 2025-359 – Approve Joint Powers Agreement with State of Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force
• Resolution 2025-357 – Approve the 2025 Capital Asset Policy
• Resolution 2025-365 – Accept donations to Buckham Memorial Library
• Resolution 2026-360 – Adopt 2026 Snow and Ice Control Guidelines
• Ordinance 2025-17 – Second reading of zoning text amendment to P/I Public Institutional zoning requirements

Environmental Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or contracts listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an Early Access Developer's Agreement. The meeting is focused on this single discussion item.

• Discussion on Early Access Developer's Agreement with Matejcek Implement Company

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a managerial services agreement for 2026 and review a service agreement with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. The body will also continue strategic planning and review monthly loan, permit, and budget reports.

• Approval of 2026 Managerial Services Agreement with the City of Faribault
• Update on 2025 Service Agreement with Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
• Strategic Planning discussion
• Monthly Loan Status Report
• Budget Status Report

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Faribault County Heritage Preservation Commission will approve its agenda and minutes, open a citizen comment period, conduct design reviews, and consider items slated for discussion. No specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Design Reviews
• Items for Discussion
• Citizen Comment Period

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session to review several topics. The agenda includes a tourism update from the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce, a review of the 2026 snow and ice control guidelines, a discussion on vehicle‑for‑hire licensing, and a review of the capital asset policy. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• 2025/2026 Tourism Update – presentation by Devin Winjum, Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce
• Review of 2026 Snow and Ice Control Guidelines
• Discussion of Vehicle‑for‑Hire Licensing
• Discussion of Capital Asset Policy

City Council

The City Council will discuss a contract for the design and construction of the Viaduct Phase 2 Refrigerated Ice Sheet. The body will also consider a liquor license application for The Signature Bar and Grill LLC.

• Resolution 2025-355: Contract with Modern Mechanical Ice Systems for Viaduct Phase 2 Refrigerated Ice Sheet
• Resolution 2025-356: On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for The Signature Bar and Grill LLC

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a coffee shop addition at 1247 14th St NW and discuss future development plans for Central Avenue.

• Public hearing for Mighty Fine Coffee Addition/1247 14th St NW plat and variances
• Discussion of Future 217-223 Central Avenue Development
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Routine business and board updates

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to approve its agenda and minutes, conduct public hearings, and hear resident requests. The meeting will also cover routine business and updates from boards and commissions. No specific projects, rezoning applications, or contracts are listed for discussion.

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

General

The board will first approve the meeting agenda. It will then discuss and review applications for board and commission positions. After the review, the meeting will be adjourned.

• Approve agenda
• Review board and commission applications

City Council

The Faribault City Council meeting will consider a series of resolutions, including the adoption of the 2026 property tax levy, the 2026 general budget, and related tax levies for housing, redevelopment, and economic development. The council will also vote on the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan and a franchise fee distribution. Additional items include approvals for a police officer hire, airport lease agreements, and various development and service contracts. Public hearings will be held on the tax levies and budget items.

• Resolution 2025-331: Adopt the 2026 Property Tax Levy
• Resolution 2025-332: Adopt the 2026 Budget and Fund Appropriations
• Resolution 2025-333: Adopt the 2026 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Levy
• Resolution 2025-334: Adopt the 2026 Economic Development Authority Tax Levy
• Resolution 2025-336: Approve the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meetings unanimously. It then approved all consent agenda items A through I, also unanimously, covering items such as a claims list, a temporary liquor license, a lease agreement for airport land, revised council rules, hiring a police officer, a budget amendment, a housing grant agreement, and a fire department donation. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the public hearing on the 2026 tax levy.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 25, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved claims list (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of a police officer (unanimous)
• Adopted revised City Council rules and procedures (unanimous)
• Amended the 2025 adopted General Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement for Housing TIF funds for Ridgeview Heights (unanimous)
• Accepted donation to the Fire Department (unanimous)

General

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review reports from the Director, Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO. The board is scheduled to discuss the 2026 budget.

• 2026 Budget discussion
• SELCO Foundation and Board reports
• Teen Advisory Board report

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider three resolutions: two assigning and subordinating properties at 219 and 223 Central Avenue and at 14 and 16 Third Street. They will also vote on a 2026 managerial services agreement with the City of Faribault. Additional items include a property report on Robinwood Manor and scattered sites before adjourning.

• Resolution 2025-13: approve assignments and subordination for 219 and 223 Central Avenue
• Resolution 2025-13: approve assignments and subordination for 14 and 16 Third Street
• Approval of 2026 Managerial Services Agreement with the City of Faribault
• Property report on Robinwood Manor and scattered sites
• Clarification of separation of duties and responsibilities

General

The Faribault City Council will hold a hearing on the proposed removal of Travis Kath from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board. Council members will consider Resolution 2025-329, which would approve his removal. The meeting includes only this item before adjournment.

• Resolution 2025-329: Approve removal of Travis Kath as a member of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board

The council heard a complaint about board member Travis Kath’s conduct at a strategic planning session. After reviewing the complaint, the council voted to remove Kath from the Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority board. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approve removal of Travis Kath from Housing and Redevelopment Authority board – unanimous vote
• Adjourn City Council meeting – unanimous vote

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2026 proposed tax levy and the 2025 General Fund. Members will also discuss a proposed update to the Public Purpose Expenditure and Purchasing Policy.

• Final review of 2026 Proposed Tax Levy
• Review of 2025 General Fund
• Proposed update to Public Purpose Expenditure and Purchasing Policy

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a special meeting on December 2, 2025, with a closed session to preliminarily consider allegations or charges against Jeremy Hauschen and to evaluate his performance. An open session will follow to address any conclusions and take additional action if needed. The meeting is called by City Administrator Jessica Kinser and will be held at City Hall, 208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, Minnesota.

• Closed session: preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against Jeremy Hauschen
• Closed session: evaluation of Jeremy Hauschen's performance
• Open session: discussion of conclusions and any further action

The council first voted to enter a closed session and then to reopen it. They unanimously approved Resolution 2025-338, terminating an employee's contract. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Closed session motion carried unanimously
• Open session motion carried unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2025-338 terminating employment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Faribault County Board will interview candidates for seats on the Planning Commission and Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

• Interviews for Planning Commission members
• Interviews for Housing and Redevelopment Authority members

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will consider several development approvals at its December 1, 2025 meeting. Items include approval of plats for the Olson Addition at 415 Brand Ave. SW, a conditional use permit amendment for a K‑12 charter school at 128 8th Avenue NW, and plats and variances for a Mighty Fine Coffee addition on 14th St NW. The commission will also adopt a zoning text amendment to Chapter 13.

• Resolution 2025-XXX – Approve Preliminary and Final Plats for Olson Addition at 415 Brand Ave. SW
• Resolution 2025-XXX – Approve Conditional Use Permit Amendment for a K‑12 Charter School at 128 8th Avenue NW
• Resolution 2025-XXX – Approve Variances for Lot Area and Impervious Surface Coverage at 127 and 123 14th St NW (Mighty Fine Coffee Addition)
• Resolution 2025-XXX – Approve Preliminary and Final Plats for Mighty Fine Coffee Addition at 127 14th St NW
• Ordinance 2025-XX – Approve a Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 13

The commission unanimously approved preliminary and final plats for the Olson Addition at 415 Brand Ave SE and a conditional use permit amendment for a K‑12 charter school at 128 8th Avenue NW. It also approved a zoning text amendment to Chapter 13 reestablishing the PI district by a 5‑0 vote. The Mighty Fine Coffee project was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved preliminary and final plats for Olson Addition at 415 Brand Ave SE (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit amendment for K‑12 charter school at 128 8th Avenue NW (unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendment to Chapter 13 reestablishing PI district (5‑0)
• Tabled Mighty Fine Coffee addition and related variances until Dec 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda lists only standard items such as Call to Order, Items for Discussion, Routine Business, Future Discussion, and Adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are detailed in the agenda.

City Council

The Faribault City Council will approve a rezoning of residential property, renew liquor licenses for 2026, and amend the 2025 budget for the airport fund. The meeting also includes approving a fireworks display permit and addressing address changes.

• Approve rezoning of property between 6th St NW, 7th St NW, and 2nd Ave NW from R-3 to R-4
• Approve 2026 liquor licenses for 10 businesses including 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers
• Approve Final Plat for Jasy First Addition/801 4th St NW
• Approve quotes for Door Access Panels for City Hall and Fire Department
• Approve Fireworks Display Permit for Winterfest

The Faribault City Council approved the full consent agenda, including numerous license renewals and payments, with a unanimous vote. It also approved the final plat and development agreement for the Jasy First Addition project, and authorized an encroachment agreement with County E LLC. The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑16 rezoning the 6th‑7th St NW corridor from R‑3 to R‑4 residential with a 7‑0 vote. Summary publication of the ordinance and several permits were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑AA (licenses, payments, lease, etc.) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2025‑306 to adopt final plat for Jasy First Addition unanimously
• Authorized execution of Jasy First Addition Development Agreement (Resolution 2025‑307) unanimously
• Authorized execution of Encroachment Agreement with County E LLC (Resolution 2025‑319) unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑16 rezoning of property between 6th St NW, 7th St NW, and 2nd Ave NW from R‑3 to R‑4 (second reading) 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑16 summary publication unanimously
• Approved Fireworks Display Permit for Winterfest (Consent Agenda) unanimously
• Approved Private Hangar Land Lease (Consent Agenda) unanimously

General

The Faribault City Council will hold a closed special meeting on November 25, 2025. The purpose is to consider strategies for labor negotiations, including reviewing proposals and developments. The meeting is called under Minnesota Statutes §§13D.04 and 13D.03 and §§179A.01‑179A.025.

• Review and discuss labor negotiation proposals per Minn. Stat. §§179A.01‑179A.025

The Special City Council voted unanimously to go into closed session, later voted unanimously to reopen the meeting, and then voted unanimously to adjourn. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Closed session motion carried unanimously
• Open session motion carried unanimously
• Adjournment motion carried unanimously

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Commission will meet to receive an update on the MN DNR ReLeaf Grant. The body will also discuss an interim ordinance and potential outreach opportunities.

• MN DNR ReLeaf Grant update
• Interim Ordinance discussion
• Outreach opportunities

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority will consider several resolutions, including establishing its final tax levy for fiscal year 2026 and approving the 2026 final budget and work plan. It will also review a downtown commercial rehabilitation loan for 604 Central and close out Phase II funding. Additional items include property assignment resolutions and continued strategic planning.

• Resolution 2025-20 – Establish the EDA's Final Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2026
• Resolution 2025-21 – Approve 2026 Final Budget & Work Plan
• Resolution 2025-19 – Verify a Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation and Exterior Improvement Program loan for 604 Central
• Resolution 2025-17 – Approve closeout of Phase II funding for FDC
• Resolution 2025-18 – Approve assignments and subordinations related to FDC‑owned properties

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority unanimously approved several resolutions, including the closeout of Phase II funding for the FDC and a blanket approval for assignments and subordinations of FDC‑owned properties. It also verified a downtown rehabilitation loan for 604 Central, set the final tax levy for fiscal year 2026, and adopted the 2026 final budget and work plan. Earlier agenda and minutes approvals were also passed.

• Approved closeout of Phase II funding for FDC (Resolution 2025-17) – unanimous
• Approved blanket assignments and subordinations for FDC‑owned properties (Resolution 2025-18) – unanimous
• Verified Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation loan for 604 Central (Resolution 2025-19) – unanimous
• Established EDA final tax levy for FY 2026 (Resolution 2025-20) – unanimous
• Approved 2026 final budget and work plan (Resolution 2025-21) – passed
• Approved meeting agenda – motion passed
• Approved October 16 minutes – motion passed

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Faribault County Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to approve its agenda and minutes, and to hear a citizen comment period. It will review and vote on Resolution HPC-2025-006, a Certificate of Appropriateness for 111 Central Ave. The commission will also discuss preparations for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards and a plaque for the Fleckenstein Building. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Resolution HPC-2025-006 Certificate of Appropriateness for 111 Central Ave
• Citizen comment period
• Discussion of preparations for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards
• Discussion of Fleckenstein Building plaque

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. It also unanimously approved Resolution HPC‑2025‑006 COA for 111 Central Avenue as presented. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution HPC‑2025‑006 COA for 111 Central Ave (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Charitable Gambling Advisory Board will review and discuss a request for proposals (RFP) for the 2026 fireworks display. The meeting will also approve the agenda, adopt minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting, and consider donation requests for three organizations. A finance report will be presented before the board adjourns.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Donation requests for Midwest Community Development, Infants Remembered in Silence, Inc, and additional donations
• Finance report
• 2026 Fireworks RFP

City Council

The Faribault City Council and Rice County Commissioners will hold a joint public hearing regarding a proposed tax abatement and business subsidy. The City Council will consider resolutions to approve the abatement and a private development contract for KGP Telecommunications, LLC.

• Public hearing for KGP Telecommunications, LLC project tax abatement and business subsidy
• Resolution 2025-304: Approve Tax Abatement for certain property in the City of Faribault
• Resolution 2025-305: Approve Contract for Private Development with KGP Telecommunications, LLC

The Faribault City Council approved its agenda, opened and closed a public hearing on the KGP tax abatement, and unanimously adopted two resolutions: one approving the tax abatement and another approving a development contract with KGP Telecommunications. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Opened Tax Abatement and Business Subsidy public hearing (unanimously)
• Closed Tax Abatement and Business Subsidy public hearing (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-304 Tax Abatement for KGP Telecommunications (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-305 Contract for private development with KGP Telecommunications (unanimously)
• Adjourned the special city council meeting (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget process and a 2023 community center study. Members will review proposed budgets for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Economic Development Authority.

• Proposed 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase
• 2026 Proposed Fee Schedule - Chapter 7 Building and Codes
• Review of Fund 401 Street Improvements
• 2023 New Community Center Study
• Proposed 2026 Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Authority budgets

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Jasy First Addition and a series of amendments for Mighty Fine Coffee. The body will consider zoning changes, plat approvals, and variances for properties on 14th St NW and 20th St NW.

• Final Plat for Jasy First Addition
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Commercial/Residential Mixed Use at 2nd Ave NW and 14th St NW
• Rezoning of properties at 2nd Ave NW and 14th St NW to C-2 Highway Commercial
• Preliminary and Final Plats for Mighty Fine Coffee Addition
• Conditional Use Permit for C-2 and Shoreland Overlay District at 190 20th St NW

The commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the Final Plat for Jasy First Addition by a 6‑0 vote. It voted to continue the Mighty Fine Coffee project to the December 1 meeting, also by 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Jasy First Addition (6-0)
• Continued Mighty Fine Coffee matter to Dec 1 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The board will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and devote time to reviewing its strategic planning. The session will conclude with adjournment.

• Strategic Planning – HRA

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a range of items, including the adoption of the 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan and several land‑use actions for the Ivy Hill Senior Center area. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that contains street‑closure approvals, donations, budget amendments, and other operational matters. All items are presented for approval or discussion at the November 12 meeting.

• Resolution 2025-283 – Approve street closures for Winterfest Celebration
• Resolution 2025-284 – Accept donation from Faribault Foundation for Viaduct Park
• Resolution 2025-291 – Amend the 2025 adopted budget for water, sanitary sewer and stormwater funds
• Ordinance 2025-16 – Rezone property between 6th St NW, 7th St NW, and 2nd Ave NW from R‑3 to R‑4
• Resolution 2025-290 – Adopt the 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan

The City Council adopted the 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan and approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It rezoned the Ivy Hill Senior Center property from R‑3 to R‑4 (6‑0) and approved the required plat, conditional use permit, setback variances, and landscape variance unanimously. After initial split voting, the council unanimously approved the Henry M. Rice Square public parking lot agreement.

• Approved consent agenda items A‑R unanimously
• Adopted 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Rezoned Ivy Hill property to R‑4 (6‑0) – Ordinance 2025‑16
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Piper Ramsey addition (unanimous) – Resolution 2025‑285
• Approved conditional use permit for residential care facility (unanimous) – Resolution 2025‑286
• Approved parking and accessory structure setback variances (unanimous) – Resolution 2025‑287
• Approved landscape standard variance (unanimous) – Resolution 2025‑288
• Approved Henry M. Rice Square public parking lot agreement after reconsideration (unanimous) – Resolution 2025‑301

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider several resolutions, including approval of the tax levy for fiscal year 2026 and the final 2026 budget. It will also discuss closing out Phase 2 funding for the Faribault Development Corporation and assign/subordinate interests in FDC‑owned properties. Additionally, the board will appoint members to the Elderly Housing Corporation. Presentations from community land trust representatives and program updates will be heard.

• Resolution 2025-09 – Approve the HRA Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2026
• Resolution 2025-08 – Approve the 2026 Final Budget
• Resolution 2025-11 – Closeout of Phase 2 Funding for FDC
• Resolutions 2025-12 and 2025-10 – Approve assignments and subordinations related to FDC‑owned properties
• Appointment of Elderly Housing Corporation (EHC) Board Members

General

The Library Advisory Board meeting on November 10, 2025 will approve the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. The board will hear reports from the Director, the Teen Advisory Board, and the SELCO Foundation and Board. The board will discuss the proposed 2026 budget. The board will review proposed changes to the Distribution of Free Materials policy.

• Approve minutes of the October 13, 2025 meeting
• Director's report
• Teen Advisory Board report
• Discussion of the 2026 budget
• Policy Review: Distribution of Free Materials (proposed changes)

General

The Elderly Housing Corporation will meet to elect its officers and review audited financial statements. The body will also consider authorizing the submission of the 2024 IRS Form 990.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Audited Financial Statement
• Authorization of 2024 IRS Form 990 submission

The board approved the meeting agenda and the November meeting minutes without opposition. It appointed Mandy Barnes as Chair, Loni Ahlers as Vice‑Chair, and Shafi Qanyare as Secretary. The audited financial statement and IRS Form 990 were both accepted unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved officer slate: Chair Mandy Barnes, Vice‑Chair Loni Ahlers, Secretary Shafi Qanyare (unanimous)
• Accepted audited financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved IRS Form 990 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review rules and procedures. The body will discuss the 2026 budget, including specific funds for water, sewer, stormwater, and street improvements, as well as the proposed fee schedule.

• Review of City Council Rules and Procedures
• 2026 Water Fund Budget, Rates and CIP
• 2026 Sewer Fund Budget, Rates and CIP
• 2026 Stormwater Fund Budget, Rates and CIP
• 2026 Street Improvement Fund Budget and CIP

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several approvals for the Ivy Hill Senior Center at 607 2nd Ave NW. Items include a rezoning amendment, preliminary and final plats, a conditional use permit, and multiple variances. The commission will also approve the final plat for the Jasy First Addition.

• Ordinance 2025-XX: Approve rezoning between 2nd Ave NW, 14th St NW and 7th St NW
• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve preliminary and final plats for Piper Ramsey addition
• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve a conditional use permit for group residential care in R‑4 for more than 17 residents
• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve variance for parking and accessory structure setbacks
• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve Jasy First Addition final plat

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss a potential event center and commission attendance. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of potential event center at 222 3rd Ave NW
• Discussion regarding attendance

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, fee schedule updates, a donation to the fire department, and an agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. A key item is Resolution 2025-280, which authorizes transferring excess tax increment to pay down an internal loan. The council will also hold a public hearing on special assessments for the Airtech 2 Street utility and stormwater improvements and discuss construction documents for the 2026 Well Sealing Project.

• Resolution 2025-280: Transfer excess tax increment to pay down internal loan
• Resolution 2025-277: Accept donation from Depot Bar & Grill to the Fire Department
• Resolution 2025-278: Approve agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Military Affairs
• Resolution 2025-272: Public hearing on special assessments for Airtech 2 Street utility and stormwater improvements (Contract 2022-07)
• Resolution 2025-275: Approve construction documents and set bid date for 2026 Well Sealing Project

The City Council approved a special assessment totaling $956,921.09 for the Airtech 2 Street, utility and stormwater improvements project. It also approved construction documents and a bid date for the 2026 well‑sealing project. All consent‑agenda items and meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda with added update (unanimous)
• Approved October 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑L (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑272 special assessments for Airtech 2 Street project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑275 construction documents and bid date for 2026 well‑sealing project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will review an update on the MN DNR ReLeaf Grant, consider a proposed moratorium, and explore outreach opportunities. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and commissioner reports.

• MN DNR ReLeaf Grant update
• Moratorium discussion
• Outreach opportunities

Parks and Recreation Board

The Faribault County Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss a fee in lieu for BEM Holdings. The board will also consider canceling its November and December meetings.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 minutes
• BEM Holdings Addition - Fee In Lieu
• Discussion to cancel November & December meetings
• Reminder: Viaduct Park Ribbon Cutting

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2026 budget, including special revenue and internal service funds. Members will discuss a proposed corporate headquarters tax abatement and updates to animal ordinances. The session also covers the second phase of Viaduct Park design and construction.

• Tax abatement for proposed corporate headquarters at 2nd Avenue NW and 4th Street NW
• 2026 Budget review including Special Revenue and Internal Service Funds
• Viaduct Park Design and Construction Phase 2
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting the feeding of feral cats
• Kennel License and Adult Animal Limit updates in Chapter 6, Article II, Division 2

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes from the previous meeting and hold a public hearing regarding the Ivy Hill Senior Care Facility Expansion.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 minutes
• Public Hearing: Ivy Hill Senior Care Facility Expansion

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will meet on October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda consists only of standard items such as Call to Order, Items for Discussion, Routine Business, Future Discussion, and Adjournment. No specific projects, rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance items are identified in the agenda.

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority board will review property and program reports, hold a public hearing for the Hope Center, and discuss the preliminary FY 2026 general budget. They will also plan a board retreat with Allyson Brunette scheduled for October 25, 2025. Standard agenda items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and the director's report will also be addressed.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Robinwood Manor and Scattered Sites property reports
• Hope Center public hearing
• Preliminary FY 2026 General HRA Budget discussion
• Board retreat planning with Allyson Brunette on Oct 25, 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing regarding a forgivable loan to move a global telecommunications headquarters to downtown Faribault. The body will also discuss the 2026 budget and strategic planning.

• Resolution 2025-16: Forgivable loan for Global Telecommunications Headquarters relocation to downtown Faribault
• Discussion on 2026 EDA Budget
• Applicant eligibility for Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation & Exterior Improvement Program
• Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation presentation

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the routine business items, each by unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved routine business (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Faribault County Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive an update on the Airport Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and set the next meeting date for November 19, 2025.

• Approval of the minutes
• Airport Pavement Rehabilitation Project Update
• Next meeting date: November 19, 2025

The board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting after a motion by C. Hooper and a second by M. Brown. No other actions were formally decided; staff provided informational updates on an FAA request, drainage near hangar lot 450, parking‑lot striping, and AED installation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 (motion carried)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to conduct design reviews and discuss general heritage preservation items. The primary action item is a Certificate of Appropriateness for a specific property modification.

• COA for a rear service door replacement at 224 Central Ave

The commission voted 4‑0 to table the 429 Central glass panel application indefinitely. It unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the rear doors at 224 Central Ave with a color change condition. No action was taken on the Fleckenstein Building plaque dedication.

• Tabled 429 Central glass panel application indefinitely (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for rear service door replacement at 224 Central Ave, with color change condition (unanimous)
• No action on Fleckenstein Building plaque dedication
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several resolutions, including support for a new passenger rail link between the Twin Cities and Kansas City. Other items include approving a cannabis microbusiness, a new on‑sale liquor license for Depot Bar and Grill, and a variance for a smaller dwelling unit at 301 Central Ave. The meeting also contains a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, contracts, and appointments.

• Resolution 2025-257: Support a new passenger rail service between the Twin Cities and Kansas City
• Resolution 2025-262: Approve cannabis microbusiness for Faribo Green LLC
• Resolution 2025-263: Approve new on‑sale Sunday liquor license for Depot Restaurant LLC (Depot Bar and Grill)
• Resolution 2025-260: Approve variance for smaller dwelling unit size at 301 Central Ave
• Resolution 2025-269: Approve address change adding Suites A & B to 200 State Avenue for Allina Health Systems

The council voted to support a new passenger rail service between the Twin Cities and Kansas City (6-1). It approved a cannabis microbusiness license for Faribo Green LLC and a new on‑sale/sunday liquor license for Depot Restaurant LLC, both unanimously. The council also approved a variance for a smaller dwelling unit at 301 Central Ave, unanimously. Additionally, a budget amendment for the Faribault Foundation was pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion (5-2).

• Approved Resolution 2025-257 Support new passenger rail service (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-262 Cannabis microbusiness for Faribo Green LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-263 On‑sale and Sunday liquor license for Depot Restaurant LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-260 Variance for smaller dwelling unit at 301 Central Ave (unanimous)
• Pulled Consent Agenda Item 6L (Resolution 2025-261) for further discussion (5-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑K and M‑U (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session on October 14, 2025. The agenda lists a discussion of public parking lot restrictions for Henry M. Rice Square. No other agenda items are listed for decision. The meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• Discussion of public parking lot restrictions for Henry M. Rice Square

General

The Faribault County Library Advisory Board will approve its agenda and the minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting. It will hear citizen comments, then discuss reports from the director, teen advisory board, and SELCO Foundation. The board will review a long‑term meeting‑room request from Kaleidoscope and consider the 2026 library budget, followed by a bylaws review.

• Approve agenda
• Approve September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Long‑term meeting‑room request – Kaleidoscope
• 2026 library budget
• Bylaws review

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet to review program and property reports. The body is scheduled to discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026.

• Preliminary Budget for FY 2026

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session on October 7, 2025. Council members will discuss funding for a Community Land Trust consultant, donation levels for the Viaduct Park fundraiser, the board and commission recruitment process, and the Henry M. Rice Square public parking lot. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Funding for Community Land Trust consultant
• Viaduct Park fundraising – donation levels
• Board and commission recruitment process
• Henry M. Rice Square public parking lot

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a resolution to approve a variance allowing a smaller dwelling unit size at 301 Central Ave. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and commission updates, with no additional discussion items.

• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve variance for smaller dwelling unit size at 301 Central Ave

The commission first rejected a motion to add a two‑occupant condition to the variance (5 Nay, 2 Aye). A second motion to approve the variance as presented was then passed 6‑1. The meeting also unanimously approved the September 15 minutes and adjourned on a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved variance for 301 Central Ave as presented (6-1)
• Rejected variance with two‑occupant condition (5-2)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

General

The Heritage Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for facade renovations at 429 Central Ave. The commission will also discuss the PreserveMN 2025 conference summary and its relevance to Faribault, plan the 2026 National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum in Minneapolis, and consider a request for commission representation on the Main Street Board. All items are for discussion and no decisions are indicated.

• Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for building facade renovations at 429 Central Ave
• Summary of PreserveMN 2025 Conference and potential applications to Faribault
• Initial planning for the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum 2026 in Minneapolis
• Request for Heritage Preservation Commission representation on Faribault's Main Street Board

The commission approved its agenda and the meeting minutes. It then voted to table the request to replace panels on the facade of 429 Central Ave, giving the applicant time to revise the proposal and seek an EDA grant. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved minutes unanimously
• Tabled 429 Central Ave facade renovation proposal (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will receive updates on several infrastructure projects and the Director's vision and goals for the year. The meeting includes the introduction of a new Recreation Coordinator.

• Viaduct Park Phase 1 and Phase 2 updates
• Box Culvert Installation at North Alexander Park update
• Deer Bridge update
• Cherry Trail update
• Website redesign update

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including the adoption of the 2026 preliminary property tax levy and scheduling a public meeting for it. Other items include approval of street closures for the high school homecoming parade, hiring of police and community service officers, and several utility and zoning ordinances. The council will also accept the 2024 audited financial statements and discuss conditional use permits and variances for specific sites.

• Resolution 2025-245 – Adopt 2026 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and set public meeting date
• Resolution 2025-244 – Accept the 2024 Audited Financial Statements
• Resolution 2025-230 – Approve street closures for Faribault High School Homecoming Parade
• Resolution 2025-236 – Approve Conditional Use Permit for off‑site parking near 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW
• Ordinance 2025-12 – Second reading of zoning text amendment to Chapter 3 Nonconformities

The council accepted the 2024 audited financial statements and approved the consent agenda items. It passed a zoning text amendment (Ordinance 2025‑12) and its summary publication. The body unanimously approved three conditional use permits (for off‑site parking, a drive‑through restaurant, and a parking lot) and a variance for building façade materials. Finally, the council renewed the city’s franchise with Xcel Energy by approving Ordinance 2025‑13.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑M (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑244 Acceptance of 2024 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑12 Zoning Text Amendment (Second Reading) (7‑0)
• Approved Summary Publication of Ordinance 2025‑12 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑236 Conditional Use Permit for off‑site parking near 4th St NW & 2nd Ave NW (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑237 Variance for building façade materials near 4th St NW & 2nd Ave NW (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑239 Conditional Use Permit for drive‑through at 1675 Lyndale Ave NW (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑13 granting Xcel Energy franchise (Second Reading) (7‑0)

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Commission will meet to review updates on tree grants and discuss a moratorium. The body will also review outreach opportunities and commissioner reports.

• Tree Grant updates
• Moratorium discussion
• Outreach opportunities

General

The Faribault Charter Commission will meet to elect officers, review the 2025 Annual Report, and discuss future agenda topics including ordinance procedures and charter city petition requirements.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review/Creation of 2025 Annual Report
• Discussion on Section 3.05 – Procedure on ordinances
• Discussion on Charter City Petition Requirement

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss several resolutions regarding downtown property and business incentives. The body will review a loan for a global headquarters relocation and property reassignments for Faribault Downtown Central LLC.

• Resolution 2025-14: Forgivable loan for global headquarters relocation to downtown Faribault
• Resolution 2025-12: Property reassignments for Faribault Downtown Central LLC
• Resolution 2025-15: Repayment agreement release for 301 Central Avenue
• Resolution 2025-13: Payment of invoice for Marketing Folder Project
• Revisions to the 2025 Service Agreement with Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

The Faribault Economic Development Authority approved four resolutions, including a $250,000 forgivable loan to support a global headquarters moving to downtown Faribault. It also approved a payment for a marketing folder invoice and revisions to its service agreement with the local chamber. Routine business reports and the August 21 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-12 Conditions for Faribault Downtown Central LLC property reassignments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 Payment of invoice for Marketing Folder Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 Support forgivable loan of $250,000 for relocation of a global headquarters (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 Release repayment agreement for 301 Central Avenue (5-0)
• Approved revisions to the 2025 Service Agreement with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (motion passed)
• Approved routine business reports (Monthly Loan Status, Permit Activity, Budget Status) (5-0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will approve its agenda and minutes, open a citizen comment period, conduct design reviews, and discuss additional preservation items. No specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Call to Order/Approve Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• General Heritage Preservation Items – Citizen Comment Period
• Design Reviews
• Items for Discussion

City Council

The council will hold first‑reading hearings on two ordinances that would allow Northern States Power Company to construct and operate electric and gas distribution infrastructure on city streets and public ways. A resolution will approve a real‑estate listing agreement for the East View Drive property. Another resolution will authorize the state Commissioner of Revenue to collect lodging tax for the city, and an ordinance will repeal and replace the current lodging‑tax code.

• Ordinance 2025-13 – first reading: permit NSP to construct, operate, repair, and maintain electric distribution system and transmission lines on public grounds
• Ordinance 2025-14 – first reading: permit NSP to erect a gas distribution system on public grounds
• Resolution 2025-231 – approve real‑estate listing agreement for East View Drive property with MDC Real Estate
• Resolution 2025-232 – authorize Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue to collect lodging tax for the city
• Ordinance 2025-15 – first reading: repeal and replace Chapter 14, Article V of the code concerning lodging tax

The Faribault City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑13, renewing Xcel Energy’s electric distribution franchise, and Ordinance 2025‑14, renewing its gas distribution franchise, each with a 7‑0 vote. The council also approved a real‑estate listing agreement for the East View Drive property, authorized the state Commissioner of Revenue to collect the city’s lodging tax, and adopted a new lodging‑tax ordinance, all unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑13 (electric franchise renewal) – 7:0
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑14 (gas franchise renewal) – 7:0
• Approved Resolution 2025‑231 (East View Drive real‑estate listing agreement) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025‑232 (authorize state to collect lodging tax) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑15 (repeal and replace lodging‑tax chapter) – 7:0

City Council

The council will discuss the 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy Review, including the 2024 General Fund balance reserve calculation and the proposed preliminary tax levy. They will also consider selecting a new mission and vision statement. The meeting is a work session following the special council meeting.

• 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy Review
• 2024 General Fund balance reserve calculation
• Proposed preliminary tax levy
• Mission and vision statement selection

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land‑use requests. Items include a conditional use permit and a variance for a site at 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW, and a conditional use permit for a drive‑through located in a C‑2 highway commercial zone. The commission will consider these requests and any related discussion before voting.

• Conditional Use Permit for off‑site and standalone parking near 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW
• Variance for building façade materials at the corner of 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW
• Conditional Use Permit for a drive‑through in C‑2 highway commercial zone

The commission approved a conditional use permit for a drive‑through restaurant in the C‑2 Highway Commercial district by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a variance for building façade materials at the corner of 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW by a 4‑1 vote. The September 2, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved conditional use permit for drive‑through in C‑2 Highway Commercial district (5-0)
• Approved variance for building façade materials near 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW (4-1)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, items for discussion, routine business, future discussion, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance items are listed for decision.

City Council

The Faribault City Council will vote on a purchase agreement to accept real estate from Rice County. It will also consider a lease agreement with Rice County for antenna space, a contract for a school resource officer, and a zoning text amendment. Additional items include budget amendments for police equipment and utility infrastructure approvals.

• Resolution 2025-227 – Approve Purchase Agreement and Accept Real Estate from Rice County
• Resolution 2025-219 – Approve Lease Agreement with Rice County for Antenna Space
• Resolution 2025-225 – Amend the 2025 Adopted Budget for the Purchase of Police Equipment with Public Safety Aid Funds
• Ordinance 2025-12 – Approve a Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 3 Nonconformities (First Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-13 – Grant permission to Northern States Power to construct and operate an electric distribution system in the city (First Reading)

The council approved Ordinance 2025‑12, a zoning text amendment permitting development of existing non‑conforming lots, with a 7‑0 vote. It also unanimously approved the preliminary and final plats and a development agreement for the V and B Vinar Subdivision. Additionally, the council adopted a purchase agreement with Rice County for a future parking lot and approved legal services contracts.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑12 Zoning Text Amendment (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑221 Preliminary and Final Plats for V and B Vinar Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑222 Development Agreement for V and B Vinar Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑227 Purchase Agreement with Rice County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑215 Legal Services Agreement with Kennedy & Graven (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑218 Prosecution Services Agreement with Eckberg Lammers (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑M (unanimous, Councilor Rowan abstained from item D)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session to discuss options for collecting lodging taxes. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:05 PM in the Public Meeting Room.

• Lodging Tax Collection Options Discussion
• Future Discussion items
• City Council Work Session
• Public Meeting Room
• City Administrator’s Office contact for accommodations

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review the preliminary budget for FY 2026 and discuss the termination of the Cornerstone contract. The body will also consider a contract for tree removal at scattered sites and strategic planning work with Allyson Brunette.

• Preliminary Budget for FY 2026
• Resolution 2025-07 Termination of Cornerstone Contract
• Scattered Sites Tree Removal Contract
• Consultant work for strategic planning with Allyson Brunette
• River Front Property for market-rate rental

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority board unanimously voted to terminate the Cornerstone contract. It also approved continuing the scattered‑sites tree removal work, covering expenses for the MN NAHRO conference trip, and increasing the strategic‑planning consultant budget by $3,000. The board approved payment of pending claims for Robinwood and other properties and postponed the next meeting to October 20.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June minutes with corrected spelling (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims for Robinwood and scattered‑site properties (unanimous)
• Approved covering expenses for MN NAHRO conference trip (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of scattered‑sites tree removal contract (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Cornerstone contract (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 increase for strategic‑planning consultant expenses (unanimous)
• Postponed next HRA meeting to October 20 (unanimous)

General

The Library Advisory Board will open the meeting, approve the agenda and the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting, and hear brief citizen comments. It will receive reports from the director, the Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO, and will consider the SELCO‑Rice County Agreement for Library Services covering 2026‑2030. The next meeting is set for October 12, 2025.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes of August 11, 2025 meeting
• Citizen comment period (3‑minute limit, sign‑up required)
• SELCO‑Rice County Agreement for Library Services 2026‑2030
• Next meeting scheduled for October 12, 2025

City Council

The Faribault City Council will review a follow‑up on the Fairbo Downtown Central loan amendment request, provide an update on the preliminary tax levy for 2026, and consider short‑term rental registration and regulations. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these items are slated for discussion.

• Follow‑up on Fairbo Downtown Central loan amendment request
• 2026 preliminary tax levy update
• Short‑term rental registration and regulations

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will meet on September 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda lists only standard items such as Call to Order, Items for Discussion, Routine Business, Future Discussion, and Adjournment. No specific projects, rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance changes are identified in the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a subdivision plat and a zoning text amendment. The body will also review requests and routine business.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-XXX for V and B Vinar Subdivision preliminary and final plats
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-XX for a Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 3 Nonconformities

The commission approved the minutes of the August 18, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then unanimously recommended approval of Resolution 2025-XXX to adopt the preliminary and final plats for the V and B Vinar Subdivision. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of Ordinance 2025-XXX amending Chapter 3 Nonconformities zoning text.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 2025-XXX for V and B Vinar Subdivision plats (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2025-XXX zoning text amendment to Chapter 3 Nonconformities (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Faribault City Council will hold a special closed meeting on August 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM. The purpose is to consider strategies for labor negotiations, including reviewing proposals and developments, as required by Minnesota Statutes §§179A.01‑179A.025. The meeting follows statutory procedures for closed sessions.

• Review and discuss labor negotiation proposals per Minn. Stat. §§179A.01‑179A.025

The council voted to enter a closed session to discuss labor‑negotiation strategies, then voted to reopen the meeting, and finally voted to adjourn. All three motions were carried unanimously.

• Closed session motion approved (unanimous)
• Reopen meeting motion approved (unanimous)
• Adjournment motion approved (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including street closures for the IRIS Turkey Trot, a budget amendment for Fund 404 Parkland Improvements, and multiple contract approvals. They will hold a public hearing to approve a redevelopment plan for Henry M. Rice Square. The council will also discuss zoning amendments and rezoning proposals for properties on Frederiksen Drive, 4th Street NW, and other locations.

• Resolution 2025-200 – Approve street closures for the IRIS 5K/10K Turkey Trot
• Resolution 2025-201 – Amend the 2025 adopted budget to re‑estimate Fund 404 Parkland Improvements
• Resolution 2025-209 – Approve a redevelopment plan for Henry M. Rice Square (public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-9 – Approve rezoning of property south of Frederiksen Dr to R‑3 (second reading)
• Ordinance 2025-10 – Approve rezoning of the corner of 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW to CBD (second reading)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items A‑N. It then approved the Henry M. Rice Square redevelopment plan (Resolution 2025‑209) without opposition. Several rezoning ordinances and related development agreements were also passed with a 5‑0 vote. Additional approvals included a preliminary plat for Jasy First Addition and a resolution to reimburse future bond‑related expenses.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑N (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑209 Redevelopment Plan for Henry M. Rice Square (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑9 rezoning Southside of Frederiksen Dr to R‑3 (second reading) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑206 Development Agreement for Hofmeister Fourth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑10 rezoning Corner of 4th St NW & 2nd Ave NW to CBD (second reading) (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑11 zoning text amendment to accessory structure requirements (second reading) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑207 Preliminary Plat for Jasy First Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑208 intent to reimburse certain expenditures from future bond proceeds (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority will consider several resolutions, including a loan to fund a downtown commercial rehabilitation and exterior improvement program at 533 Central Avenue. It will also discuss a special demolition and rehabilitation loan, guidance on ownership restructuring agreements, and the establishment of a preliminary tax levy for fiscal year 2026. Public hearings are scheduled as part of the meeting.

• Resolution 2025-09: Approve a Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation and Exterior Improvement Program Loan for 533 Central Avenue
• Resolution 2025-11: Approve a Special Demolition and Rehabilitation Loan
• Provide direction on requests for assignments, ownership restructuring, and subordination agreements related to Faribo Downtown Central's buildings
• Resolution 2025-10: Establish the EDA's preliminary tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026
• Public hearings

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and amended the July 17, 2025 minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It approved a downtown commercial rehabilitation loan for 533 Central Avenue, a special demolition and rehabilitation loan, and established the preliminary tax levy for fiscal year 2026, all unanimously. The board also directed staff to proceed with assignments, ownership restructuring, and subordination agreements for Faribo Downtown Central's building. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. with a 7‑0 vote.

• Agenda approved (7‑0)
• July 17, 2025 minutes approved with amendment (7‑0)
• Resolution 2025‑09: Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation and Exterior Improvement Program loan for 533 Central Avenue approved (7‑0)
• Resolution 2025‑11: Special Demolition and Rehabilitation loan approved (7‑0)
• Staff directed to work on assignments, ownership restructuring, and subordination agreements for Faribo Downtown Central's building (no vote recorded)
• Resolution 2025‑10: Preliminary Tax Levy for FY 2026 approved (7‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (7‑0)

General

The Charitable Gambling Advisory Board will meet to consider funding requests from two organizations. The board will also review the 2025 expense and revenue report.

• Funding request from Falcon Educational Enrichment Program - FEEP
• Funding request from River Bend Nature Center - RBNC
• Review of 2025 Expense and Revenue Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget, including tax levy updates and position requests. Members will also review the use of TIF 6 funds and a loan request for Faribo Downtown Central.

• Proposed use of TIF 6 funds
• Faribo Downtown Central loan request
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board appointment
• 2026 Budget discussion including Fund 404, 431, and 437
• Preliminary tax levy update

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a request from Faribo Downtown Central. The discussion concerns agreements involving the City Council, EDA, and HRA, as well as the potential sale of properties.

• Discussion of Faribo Downtown Central request regarding agreements with City Council, EDA, and HRA
• Discussion of potential sale of properties related to Faribo Downtown Central

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss nonconforming lots. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Nonconforming Lots Discussion

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes. The primary item is a public hearing to consider the preliminary plat for the Jasy First Addition.

• Approval of the Jasy First Addition preliminary plat
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Routine business and board updates

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session to review the 2026 preliminary tax levy for the General Fund, Tax Abatement Fund, Community and Economic Development Fund, and Debt Funds.

• 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy Overview (General Fund)
• 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy Overview (Tax Abatement Fund)
• 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy Overview (Community and Economic Development Fund)
• 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy Overview (Debt Funds)

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning map and comprehensive plan amendments, including projects on Frederiksen Dr and 3rd St NW. The body will also review an interim use permit for storage containers and a development agreement for the Riverchase Addition.

• Rezoning of property south of Frederiksen Dr to R-3
• Rezoning of property at 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW to CBD
• Interim Use Permit for storage containers at 1512 30th Street NW
• Agreement with AT&T for Northern Links Trail Project (Contract 2023-07)
• Zoning Text Amendment to Accessory Structure Requirements

The council adopted the full consent agenda, approving items A through H with a 7‑0 vote and one abstention. It unanimously approved the Findings of Fact and Record of Decision for the Archer Datacenters Environmental Assessment Worksheet, allowing the project to proceed without an EIS. The body also approved multiple comprehensive‑plan amendments, rezoning ordinances and plat approvals for development on Frederiksen Drive and at the 4th St NW/2nd Ave NW intersection.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑H (7‑0; Councilor Thiele abstained on item H)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑191, Findings of Fact and Record of Decision for Archer Datacenters EAW and Negative Declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑193, Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Southside Frederiksen Dr mixed‑use (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑9, Rezoning Southside Frederiksen Dr to R‑3 (first reading) (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑194, Preliminary and Final Plats for Hofmeister Fourth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑195, Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 4th St NW & 2nd Ave NW property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑10, Rezoning 4th St NW & 2nd Ave NW corner to CBD (first reading) (6‑0)

General

The board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It will hear citizen comments, receive a director’s report, a teen advisory board report, and SELCO reports. The board will also discuss the 2026 budget, including a funding request from Rice County.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting
• Citizen comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Director’s Report
• 2026 Budget – Rice County Funding Request

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review program and property reports and discuss the preliminary 2026 tax levy. The body will also coordinate planning with Allyson Brunette and a joint meeting with the FDC regarding reassignments.

• HRA Preliminary Tax Levy 2026
• Program report for 230 Central
• Property reports for Robinwood Manor and Scattered Sites
• Planning discussion with Allyson Brunette
• No Smoking sign changes

The board approved Resolution 2025-06, the preliminary HRA tax levy for fiscal year 2026. Motions to pay outstanding claims for the Robinwood property and for scattered sites were also approved. The agenda, minutes, and adjournment were each approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims for Robinwood property (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims for scattered sites (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06, preliminary HRA tax levy for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to review design plans and approve minutes. The primary action item is a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a specific property addition.

• Resolution HPC-2025-003: Certificate of Appropriateness for a building addition at 322 and 324 Central Ave

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also approved Resolution HPC-2025-003, granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building addition at 322 and 324 Central Avenue and extending the project timeline by three months. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for building addition at 322‑324 Central Ave, with three‑month timeline extension

City Council

The Faribault City Council issued a notice that a quorum may be present on August 5, 2025, as members attend the National Night Out – Night to Unite neighborhood gatherings. The notice states that no official business will be conducted during this community event.

• Council quorum notice – no business to be transacted

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will consider several land‑use actions, including a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to a central business district at the corner of 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW, and a rezoning to R‑3 on the south side of Frederiksen Dr. The commission will also vote on preliminary and final plats for the Henry M Rice Square and the Hofmeister Fourth Addition, an interim use permit for storage containers at 1512 30th St NW, and a zoning text amendment for accessory structures. Additionally, a resolution will approve findings of fact and a record of decision for the Archer Datacenters environmental review.

• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment for property at 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW
• Ordinance 2025-XX: Approve rezoning of that property to CBD
• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve interim use permit for storage containers at 1512 30th St NW
• Ordinance 2025-XX: Approve rezoning of property south of Frederiksen Dr to R‑3
• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve findings of fact and record of decision for Archer Datacenters EAW

The Faribault County Planning Commission approved its agenda and the July 7, 2025 minutes. It adopted a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoned the corner of 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW to a central business district. The commission also approved an interim use permit for storage containers at 1512 30th St NW and rezoned the Southside of Frederiksen Dr to R‑3, along with a zoning text amendment for accessory structures.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 4th St NW & 2nd Ave NW corner (motion passed)
• Approved rezoning of 4th St NW & 2nd Ave NW corner to CBD (motion passed)
• Approved interim use permit for storage containers at 1512 30th St NW (motion passed)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Southside of Frederiksen Dr (motion passed)
• Approved rezoning of Southside of Frederiksen Dr to R‑3 (motion passed)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment to Accessory Structure Requirements (unanimously passed)

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for action.

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will discuss the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Archer Datacenters. The commission will also receive an update on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for Archer Datacenters
• Energy Action Plan Implementation Update

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the June 23 minutes, both unanimously. It then approved Resolution ENV2025-01, adopting the findings of fact and a negative declaration for the Archer Datacenters project, and Resolution ENV2025-02, requesting strengthened environmental commitments for the same project, each carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution ENV2025-01 for Archer Datacenters (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution ENV2025-02 requesting strengthened environmental commitments (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to introduce new Director Rochelle Anderholm-Parsch. The board will also discuss changing the meeting start time and set the date for the next meeting.

• Introduction of new Director Rochelle Anderholm-Parsch
• Proposal to change meeting start time

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a closed special meeting at 6:10 PM on July 22, 2025. The meeting will consider strategies for labor negotiations, including proposals and developments, as required by Minnesota Statutes §§13D.03, 13D.04, and 179A.01‑179A.025. The notice was issued by City Clerk Heather Slechta on July 18, 2025.

• Closed special meeting to review labor negotiation strategies per Minnesota statutes

The council voted unanimously to close the special meeting, then opened a closed‑session meeting to consider labor‑negotiation strategies, and finally adjourned the session. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Closed special meeting (unanimous)
• Opened closed‑session meeting to discuss labor negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a donation to the Police Department and hiring of staff. It will vote on a resolution to initiate a project and order a feasibility report for Legacy Drive watermain improvements (Contract 2025-09). The council will also decide on agreements for a utility transformer, tree‑removal contracts, and a building demolition contract.

• Resolution 2025-176 – Accept donation from Randall and Janet Bauer to the Police Department
• Resolution 2025-183 – Initiate Legacy Drive watermain improvements project and order feasibility report (Contract 2025-09)
• Resolution 2025-185 – Approve agreement with DIC Holdings, LLC for a utility transformer
• Resolution 2025-177 to 2025-180 – Accept bids for city‑wide tree removal contracts (Contracts 2025-14AA to 2025-14DD)
• Resolution 2025-181 – Accept bid for demolition of 505 Central Avenue building (Contract 2025-12)

The council unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑185, formalizing an agreement with DIC Holdings LLC to raise a utility transformer. The council accepted bids and awarded four city‑wide tree‑removal contracts to From the Ground Up, and approved the demolition contract for 505 Central Avenue, awarding it to Fitzgerald Excavating & Trucking.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑J (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑185 agreement with DIC Holdings LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted bids for Tree Removal Contract 14AA, awarding to From the Ground Up (unanimous)
• Accepted bids for Tree Removal Contract 14BB, awarding to From the Ground Up (6‑0, Thiele abstained)
• Accepted bids for Tree Removal Contract 14CC, awarding to From the Ground Up (unanimous)
• Accepted bids for Tree Removal Contract 14DD, awarding to From the Ground Up (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑181 for 505 Central Avenue demolition, awarding to Fitzgerald Excavating & Trucking (unanimous)

City Council

The council will review the 2026‑2030 City of Faribault Strategic Plan, focusing on the goal to invest in housing and preserve community. They will also discuss shared budget priorities for 2026 between the HRA and the city. A future HRA strategic planning process will be presented for consideration.

• Overview of 2026‑2030 City of Faribault Strategic Plan – housing investment goal
• 2026 HRA and City of Faribault shared budget priorities
• Proposed HRA strategic planning process

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda lists a discussion on accessory structures, routine business, and future discussion items. No specific decisions or actions are noted; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion on accessory structures

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning ordinance for the property at the corner of 4th St NW and 2nd Ave NW. It will also vote on preliminary and final plats for Henry M Rice Square and an interim use permit for storage containers at 1512 30th Street NW. Additional items include a request for an Archer Datacenter environmental assessment.

• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve comprehensive plan amendment for 4th St NW & 2nd Ave NW
• Ordinance 2025-XX: Rezone property at 4th St NW & 2nd Ave NW to CBD
• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve preliminary and final plats for Henry M Rice Square
• Resolution 2025-XXX: Approve interim use permit for storage containers at 1512 30th Street NW
• EAW: Environmental assessment request for Archer Datacenter

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault Economic Development Authority will consider approving a 2025 service agreement with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. It will also discuss funding and management of the 2025 micro‑grant program, the use of downtown commercial rehabilitation loans, and a special loan for demolishing the former Mayo Clinic building at 924 1st Street NE. Additional items include overviews of a hotel feasibility study and participation in the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit.

• Approve 2025 Service Agreement with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
• Provide direction on funding and managing the 2025 Micro‑Grant Program
• Clarify use of Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation and Exterior Improvement Program loans
• Provide direction on a special loan for demolition of the former Mayo Clinic building at 924 1st Street NE
• Overview of the hotel feasibility study authorized by the EDA

The board unanimously approved a loan agreement for the demolition of the former Mayo Clinic building at 924 1st NE. It also approved the 2025 service agreement with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. The board directed staff to develop a micro‑grant proposal for 2025 and to pause work on marketing folders pending coordinator input. Additional actions set downtown rehabilitation grant rules and accepted several reports for filing.

• Approved loan agreement for demolition of former Mayo Clinic building (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Service Agreement with Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop a 2025 Micro‑Grant proposal (unanimous)
• Paused work on EDA marketing folders pending coordinator input (unanimous)
• Established Downtown Rehab grant rules: one grant at a time for 533 Central, eligibility for 604 Central (unanimous)
• Received and filed the hotel feasibility study (unanimous)
• Received and filed the SelectUSA Investment Summit report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Faribault County Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to consider general heritage preservation matters. A citizen comment period will be provided. The commission will review design proposals and discuss additional items on the agenda.

• General heritage preservation items
• Citizen comment period
• Design reviews
• Items for discussion

Airport Board

The Faribault Airport Advisory Board will hear an update from the Airport Manager, address a matter involving the Faribault Fire Department (Dusty Dienst), and receive a project update. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Airport Manager update
• Faribault Fire Department – Dusty Dienst issue
• Project update

The board met on June 18, 2025 and approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. The manager reported runway repairs and three runway lights pending replacement. Staff provided project updates, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those items.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2025-8. The body is deciding whether to vacate a portion of a drainage and utility easement.

• Ordinance 2025-8: Vacate portion of drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW

The council approved Ordinance 2025-8 to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW. The motion passed with a 6‑0 vote. The council also approved the summary publication of the ordinance, which carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-8 to vacate portion of drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW (6-0)
• Approved Summary Publication of Ordinance 2025-8 (unanimously)
• Adjourned the City Council meeting (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026-2030 City of Faribault Strategic Plan. The body will also hold a future discussion regarding a developer's agreement amendment.

• Overview of 2026-2030 City of Faribault Strategic Plan presented by Allyson Brunette
• Discussion on amending Developer's Agreement between Corey Lee Newby and the City of Faribault

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review several program and property reports, hold public hearings, and discuss a range of items including a joint meeting with the City Council, a mobile home park event, and guidelines for a tree removal assistance program. The board will also consider the HRA’s role in buying blighted property to aid the city’s comprehensive plan and a strategic plan consultant engagement. An election for a new HRA chairperson will be held before adjournment.

• Public Hearings
• Property Reports – Robinwood Manor and Scattered Sites
• Program Report – Community Action Center (CAC)
• Discussion – HRA role in purchasing blighted property and supporting the city’s comprehensive plan
• Election of new HRA Chairperson

The board elected John Rowan as the new chair after Colin Maltbie stepped down. Motions were passed unanimously to approve the June minutes, pay claims for Robinwood and Scattered Sites properties, fund $3,500 for the Emergency Hotel Voucher Program, and contract Allyson Brunette for $10,000. The agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Elected John Rowan as new HRA Board Chair (unanimous)
• Approved June minutes with name spelling correction (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims for Robinwood property (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims for Scattered Sites property (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 for Community Action Center Emergency Hotel Voucher Program (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Allyson Brunette for $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 pm (unanimous)

General

The Faribault County Library Advisory Board will consider several reports and then decide whether to delete the Mobile Hot Spot Lending Policy, which is no longer offered. The board will also discuss the 2026 library budget, including a funding request from Rice County. Additional items include updates from the Teen Advisory Board and SELCO Foundation.

• Remove Mobile Hot Spot Lending Policy as an official policy of Buckham Memorial Library
• Discuss the 2026 Library budget and the Rice County funding request
• SELCO Foundation Report – Micki
• SELCO Board Report – Lisa
• Teen Advisory Board Report

City Council

The City Council will review several budget amendments and a change to the city fee schedule. The body is also considering a request to vacate a drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW.

• Resolution 2025-175 Amending the 2025 Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2025-174 reducing Property Tax Revenue in the Tax Abatement Fund
• Resolution 2025-172 Budget Adjustment for Police Training Equipment
• Ordinance 2025-8 to vacate a drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW
• Temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Faribault Minnesota Chapter and Bethlehem Academy

The council unanimously approved Consent Agenda items A through I, covering several resolutions and temporary liquor licenses. The council also approved Ordinance 2025-8 to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW with a 7-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 pm.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑I (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Faribault Harley (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Bethlehem Academy (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Elks Club Family Fun Day (unanimous)
• Approved agreement to participate in the SELCO Integrated Library System (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment for police training equipment (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to reduce property tax revenue in the Tax Abatement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-8 to vacate easement at 190 20th St NW (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Ordinance 2025-8 to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW. The commission also voted to table further review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Archer Data Center project, deferring a recommendation to the City Council. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approval of Ordinance 2025-8 to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW
• Recommendation to table the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Archer Data Center (500,000 sq ft on 80 acres) pending further review

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Accessory Structure Ordinance. No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond routine business and future discussion topics.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Accessory Structure Ordinance

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Woolen Mills Dam. No formal actions or votes are listed; the agenda is limited to discussion of this dam and routine procedural items. The meeting includes standard items such as call to order, future discussion topics, and adjournment.

• Woolen Mills Dam discussion

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting on July 1, 2025. Council members will consider strategies, offers, or counteroffers for the purchase and/or sale of two properties identified as Parcel IDs 18.25.1.50.034 and 18.25.2.75.001, and will review confidential appraisal information for those parcels.

• Consider purchase or sale offers for Parcel ID 18.25.1.50.034
• Consider purchase or sale offers for Parcel ID 18.25.2.75.001
• Review confidential appraisal information for the two parcels

The council opened a special closed session at 6:45 p.m. after initially closing it. Motions to open, close, and adjourn the meeting were each carried unanimously. No substantive actions or decisions regarding the parcels were taken.

• Closed special meeting – carried unanimously
• Opened special meeting – carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council will discuss accepting bids for a trail project and reviewing police department promotions. The meeting includes resolutions regarding personnel and infrastructure.

• Resolution 2025-170: Accept Bids for Northern Links Trail Project - Contract 2023-07
• Resolution 2025-169: Approve Police Captain Promotion
• Resolution 2025-171: Approve Police Sergeant Promotions

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑170, accepting the bids for the Northern Links Trail project and recommending award to the low bidder, with total funding of $1,382,000 split between street‑improvement and federal funds. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑169, promoting Sergeant Matthew Long to Police Captain. Additionally, Resolution 2025‑171 was approved, promoting Patrol Officers Adam Marvin and Karl Willers to Sergeant.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑170 to accept bids for Northern Links Trail project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑169 to promote Matthew Long to Police Captain (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑171 to promote Adam Marvin and Karl Willers to Sergeant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority will consider routine reports on monthly loan status, permit activity, and the current budget. The meeting will also include public hearings and a period for discussion of any items raised. No specific motions beyond routine approvals are listed.

• Monthly Loan Status Report
• Permit Activity Update Report
• Budget Status Report
• Public Hearings
• Items for Discussion

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including an off‑site gambling application for Faribault Rotary Youth Services, a massage therapist license, and a donation to Parks and Recreation. It will discuss resolutions to order improvements, approve plans, and set bid dates for the 505 Central Avenue demolition project and the 2025 City Wide Tree Removal Project. The council will also accept bids for miscellaneous street reconstruction improvements.

• Approve LG230 Application to Conduct Off‑Site Gambling for Faribault Rotary Youth Services
• Approve 2025 Massage Therapist License
• Resolution 2025-167: Order improvements, approve plans and establish bid date for 505 Central Avenue Demolition Project (Contract 2025-12)
• Resolution 2025-165: Order improvements, approve plans and establish bid date for 2025 City Wide Tree Removal Project (Contract 2025-14)
• Resolution 2025-168: Accept bids for 2025 Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction Improvements (Contract 2025-05)

The council approved the consent agenda items, including a donation from the Elks Club and a temporary liquor license. It adopted Resolution 2025‑167 to demolish the building at 505 Central Avenue and restore the site as green space. It adopted Resolution 2025‑165 for a city‑wide tree removal program covering 183 trees. It accepted bids for the miscellaneous street reconstruction improvements (Contract 2025‑05) and awarded the low‑bid contract to ICON, LLC.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑G (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑167 demolition project at 505 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑165 city‑wide tree removal project (unanimous)
• Accepted bids for 2025 Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction Improvements and awarded contract to ICON, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will meet on June 23, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The commission will discuss the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Archer Datacenters, review the 2025 Annual Plan of Work, receive updates on the Clean Energy Resource Team Energy Assessment Kit Library Project, and hear an update from the River Bend Nature Center. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for Archer Datacenters
• Review of the 2025 Annual Plan of Work
• Update on the Clean Energy Resource Team (CERTs) Energy Assessment Kit Library Project
• Update from River Bend Nature Center

Airport Board

The board will open the meeting, approve the agenda and minutes, and hear updates from the airport manager. Additional items include an update on the fixed‑base operator and a discussion of the airport pavement rehabilitation project. No specific actions or votes are noted in the agenda.

• FBO Update
• Airport Pavement Rehabilitation Project

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Faribault County Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to address its agenda items. After routine approvals of the agenda and minutes, the commission will hold a citizen comment period and conduct design reviews. The primary discussion topics are the Farmer's Seed Kiosk boards and planning for the commission's future, including education, outreach, and the 2026 awards program. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Citizen Comment Period
• Design Reviews
• Farmer's Seed Kiosk Boards
• HPC Planning for the Future – discussion on education, outreach, and image
• 2026 HPC Awards Program

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting, each by a unanimous vote. Members noted no issues with the Farmer’s Seed Kiosk boards and expressed interest in reviving the 2026 awards program, with staff tasked to develop a nomination timeline. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session to discuss three topics. They will review next steps for the Viaduct Park Ice Phase. They will receive an update on the homeless encampment cleanup and consider related policy. They will also discuss implementing penalties for renting a living unit without a current rental license.

• Viaduct Park Ice Phase – next steps
• Homeless encampment cleanup update and policy discussion
• Consideration of penalties for renting a unit without a current rental license

Planning Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including rezoning properties at 2nd Ave NW and 14th St NW and a right-of-way dedication on Grant Street. The body is also reviewing development agreements for the MAB Second Addition and the Eastman Disbursal Addition.

• Ordinance 2025-4: Rezoning properties at 2nd Ave NW and 14th St NW to C-2 Highway Commercial
• Ordinance 2025-06: Dedication of public right of way along Grant Street
• Resolution 2025-148: Accept bids for Municipal Airport Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution 2025-153 and 2025-154: Hiring of police and community services officers
• Resolution 2025-155: Purchase and development agreement for Lot 1, Block 2, Riverchase Addition

The City Council approved the full consent agenda items A‑P unanimously. It passed Ordinance 2025‑06 dedicating a public right‑of‑way on Grant Street and adopted its summary publication. The council approved a purchase and development agreement for the 2.69‑acre Riverchase parcel (Lot 1, Block 2) and created a related TIF district. Additional ordinances rezoning commercial properties, vacating a drainage easement, and amending parking text were also approved, along with the airport pavement rehabilitation bids.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑P (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑06 Dedication of Public Right of Way Along Grant Street (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑155 Purchase and Development Agreement for Riverchase parcel (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑4 Rezoning at 2nd Ave NW & 14th St NW to C‑2 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑5 Vacate portion of drainage easement at 190 20th St NW (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑7 Zoning Text Amendment to allow proof of parking in commercial districts (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑157 Preliminary and Final Plats for Eastman Disbursal Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑148 Accept Bids for Municipal Airport Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)

General

The Board of Appeals will meet on June 10, 2025. After approving the agenda, members will discuss a property‑owner request to appeal a staff ruling. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approve agenda
• Property owner request to appeal staff ruling

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing & Redevelopment Authority will review property reports for Robinwood Manor and scattered sites, provide a mobile‑home rehabilitation update, and consider a resolution for an Emerald Ash Borer tree‑removal assistance program. The board will also discuss transferring cash to Robinwood and public‑housing funds and remind commissioners of upcoming training.

• Property reports: Robinwood Manor and scattered sites (formerly public housing)
• Mobile home rehabilitation program update
• Resolution 2025-04: Emerald Ash Borer tree removal assistance program
• Transfer of cash to Robinwood and public‑housing accounts
• Commissioner training reminder

The board approved the meeting agenda and the May 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It authorized payment of outstanding claims for the Robinwood and Scattered Sites properties, both motions passing unanimously. The board also approved Resolution 2025-04, the Diseased and Dying Tree Removal Assistance Program, unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approve agenda and May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve payment of Robinwood claims (unanimous)
• Approve payment of Scattered Sites claims (unanimous)
• Approve Resolution 2025-04 Tree Removal Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:51 p.m. (unanimous)

General

The Faribault County Library Advisory Board will approve its agenda and minutes, hear brief citizen comments, and receive several reports. It will vote on an agreement to join the SELCO ILS for fiscal year 2026, review a long‑term meeting‑room request from Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, and update the meeting‑room policy, strategic plan, and FY 2026 budget.

• Approve Agreement to Participate In SELCO ILS - FY 2026
• Long‑Term Meeting Room Request – Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
• Policy Review Update: Meeting Room Policy
• Strategic Plan Update
• 2026 Budget (Library Donation Fund Finance Committee)

City Council

The City Council Work Session scheduled for June 3, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution 2025-XXX, which seeks approval of the preliminary and final plats for the Eastman Disbursal Addition. The commission will also discuss holding a virtual meeting on June 16, 2025. Routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and updates will be addressed.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-XXX to approve preliminary and final plats for Eastman Disbursal Addition
• Discussion of Planning Commission virtual meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will meet on June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda lists only standard items such as Call to Order, Items for Discussion, Routine Business, Future Discussion, and Adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance items are identified for decision or discussion.

General

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will hold a special meeting on May 29, 2025. Commissioners will elect officers, set meeting dates for 2025, and discuss several agenda items. Items include reviewing the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Archer Datacenters, considering an expression of interest for Xcel Energy’s Utility Thermal Energy Network Pilot Program, and planning the 2025 Heritage Days booth and annual work plan.

• Election of Officers
• Set Meeting Dates and Times for 2025
• Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for Archer Datacenters
• Xcel Energy Utility Thermal Energy Network Pilot Program Expression of Interest
• 2025 Heritage Days Booth

General

The Charitable Gambling Advisory Board is meeting to discuss funding requests from two organizations. The board will also approve previous minutes and set the date for its next meeting.

• Funding request from Community Action Center
• Funding request from Faribault Youth Empowerment Center

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a comprehensive plan amendment and related zoning changes for the property at the corner of 2nd Ave NW and 14th St NW. The agenda includes multiple resolutions for variances, rezoning to C-2 Highway Commercial, and approval of preliminary and final plats for the development. Additional items cover street reconstruction improvements, trail project contracts, and acceptance of donations to the Parks & Recreation and Police Departments.

• Resolution 2025-132 – Approve comprehensive plan amendment for mixed‑use development at 2nd Ave NW & 14th St NW
• Resolution 2025-133 – Approve variances for lot area and impervious surface at 127 and 123 14th St NW
• Ordinance 2025-4 – Approve rezoning of properties at 2nd Ave NW & 14th St NW to C-2 Highway Commercial (first reading)
• Resolution 2025-144 – Order improvements, approve plans and set bid date for 2025 Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction Project (Contract 2025-05)
• Resolution 2025-145 – Order improvements, approve plans and set bid date for Northern Links Trail Project (Contract 2023-07)

The council approved the annexation of land from Wells Township (Ordinance 2025-2) with a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted Resolution 2025-144 ordering improvements and setting a bid date for a $518,275 miscellaneous street reconstruction project. Additional actions included dedicating public right‑of‑way on Grant Street and approving a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and related permits for the Mighty Fine Coffee development.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑H (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-2 annexing land from Wells Township (7‑0)
• Approved Summary Publication of Ordinance 2025-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-144 street reconstruction project, $518,275 cost (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-6 dedication of public right of way on Grant Street (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-132 comprehensive plan amendment for Mighty Fine Coffee site (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-4 rezoning of 2nd Ave NW/14th St NW to C‑2 Highway Commercial (first reading, 7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-135 conditional use permit for Mighty Fine Coffee drive‑through (unanimous)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to discuss the preservation of items from Community & Economic Development. No design reviews are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion on preservation of items from Community & Economic Development

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve the meeting minutes as presented. A motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. Members expressed interest in reviewing newly discovered archival materials and will schedule a work session, but no formal decision was made on that matter.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Faribault City Council work session will discuss an update on the Long Range Transmission Project presented by Xcel Energy and review a SWOT analysis for strategic planning prepared by Allyson Brunette of AB Consulting. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion.

• Update on the Long Range Transmission Project – Xcel Energy
• Strategic Planning – SWOT Analysis Review by Allyson Brunette, AB Consulting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning to C-2 for the corner of 2nd Ave NW and 14th St NW to allow mixed commercial/residential use. It will also consider conditional use permits, variances, and plat approvals for accessory structures at 1216 1st St NE, Mighty Fine Coffee at 127/123 14th St NW, and Malecha Auto Body at 190 20th St NW. An ordinance to vacate part of a drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW and a zoning text amendment for proof of parking in commercial districts are also on the agenda.

• Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning to C-2 for the corner of 2nd Ave NW and 14th St NW (Mighty Fine Coffee)
• Approve Conditional Use Permit and multiple variances for accessory structures at 1216 1st St NE
• Approve Ordinance to vacate a portion of drainage and utility easement at 190 20th St NW
• Approve Zoning Text Amendment to allow proof of parking in commercial districts
• Approve Preliminary and Final plats for Mighty Fine Coffee addition and Malecha Auto Body second addition

The commission approved a conditional use permit and three variances for an accessory structure at 1216 1st St NE, with votes of 7‑0, 7‑0 and 5‑2 respectively. It also adopted a comprehensive‑plan amendment and rezoned the corner of 2nd Ave NW and 14th St NW to C‑2 Highway Commercial (6‑0 and 5‑1 votes). Additional approvals included the Mighty Fine Coffee site plats, a zoning text amendment for proof‑of‑parking, and a motion allowing virtual attendance for members with medical issues. All actions were recorded with the indicated vote tallies.

• Approved CUP for accessory structure at 1216 1st St NE (7‑0)
• Approved variance for front‑yard accessory structure at 1216 1st St NE (7‑0)
• Approved larger accessory structure variances at 1216 1st St NE (5‑2)
• Approved comprehensive‑plan amendment for 2nd Ave NW & 14th St NW site (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of that site to C‑2 Highway Commercial (5‑1)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Mighty Fine Coffee addition (5‑1)
• Approved zoning text amendment to allow proof of parking in commercial districts (6‑1)
• Approved motion to permit virtual attendance for members with medical issues (6‑1)

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on May 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda lists only standard items such as a call to order, items for discussion, routine business, future discussion, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance proposals are identified for decision at this meeting.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a funding request from the Chamber. The body will also consider Resolution 2025-08 to amend a service agreement with Straight River Arts.

• Chamber request for funding
• Resolution 2025-08: Amend Service Agreement with Straight River Arts
• Permit Activity Update Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of land from Wells Township. The body will also discuss zoning amendments for shoreland land uses and a development agreement extension with Rebound Real Estate, LLC.

• Ordinance 2025-2: Annexing land from Wells Township into the City
• Ordinance 2025-3: Zoning Text Amendment to match DNR Model Ordinance for shoreland land uses
• Resolution 2025-123: Amended and Restated Contract for Private Development with Tru Vue Inc.
• Resolution 2025-120: Plans and bid date for Municipal Airport Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution 2025-128: Budget adjustment and purchase agreement for police equipment using grant funds

The City Council voted 6‑0 to annex a parcel from Wells Township, expanding the city’s commercial/industrial area. It also approved a zoning text amendment to align shoreland land uses with the DNR model, and adopted a resolution declaring the environmental assessment worksheet for Archer Datacenters complete. Additionally, the council approved the airport pavement rehabilitation plan and bid date, and unanimously cleared the consent agenda items.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-2 annexing land from Wells Township into Faribault (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-3 zoning text amendment to match DNR model (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-122 declaring Environmental Assessment Worksheet complete for Archer Datacenters (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-120 Airport Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation plans and bid date (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including street closure for Faribault Lutheran School (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement lawnmower for the municipal airport (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment and purchase agreement for police equipment using grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Parks and Recreation Director (unanimous)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will review property reports for Robinwood Manor and the Scattered Sites program. It will examine the financial statements and pending claims for both properties. The board will also hold public hearings and discuss commissioner training and the authority's mission, vision, and values.

• Robinwood Manor property report
• Scattered Sites property report
• Robinwood Manor financials
• Scattered Sites financials
• Commissioner training discussion

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the amended March minutes. It received and filed reports on Robinwood Manor and Scattered Sites, accepted the financial reports for both properties, and approved payment of all listed claims for Robinwood and Scattered Sites. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:27 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed Robinwood Manor and Scattered Sites information (unanimous)
• Received and filed Robinwood financial report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Scattered Sites financial report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Robinwood claims (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Scattered Sites claims (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council had a work session scheduled for May 6, 2025, but the agenda indicates the meeting was cancelled. The agenda listed only standard procedural items—Call to Order, Items for Discussion, Future Discussion, and Adjournment—and contained no specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances. Consequently, no decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding land use and zoning requests for two locations. The body will consider amendments and permits for a coffee business and an accessory structure.

• Mighty Fine Coffee (127 14th St NW): Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments, Preliminary and Final Plats, Conditional Use Permit, and Variances
• Blais (1216 1st St NE): Conditional Use Permit and Variances for an accessory structure

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority will hold a meeting on April 29, 2025. After routine items (call to order, agenda approval, adjournment), the board will discuss a strategic planning focus group conducted by AB Consulting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Strategic Planning Focus Group with AB Consulting (discussion item)

City Council

The City Council work session will begin with staff leadership training. It will include an overview of planning, zoning and land use, followed by a presentation on purchasing and contracting requirements. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of the Viaduct Park Ice Phase Survey.

• Staff Leadership Training
• Overview of Planning, Zoning and Land Use
• Presentation on Purchasing and Contracting Requirements
• Discussion of Viaduct Park Ice Phase Survey

Environmental Committee

The Faribault County Environmental Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes, elect officers for 2025, and adopt a work plan. The meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

• Approval of October 28, 2024 minutes
• 2025 Election of Officers
• 2025 Environmental Commission Work Plan

Parks and Recreation Board

The Faribault County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss several old‑business items, including the Forest Park playground installation, a Resident Academy park tour scheduled for June 25, an update on the Parks and Recreation Director position, and a Viaduct Park update. New business will cover the appointment of a student representative and final remarks. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Forest Park Playground Install
• Resident Academy – Join Park Tour – June 25
• Parks and Recreation Director Position Update
• Viaduct Park Update
• Student Representative appointment

City Council

The City Council will consider the sale of $6,980,000 in General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds. The body is also reviewing bids for several concrete and street improvement projects and voting on various city agreements and liquor licenses.

• Resolution 2025-112: Sale of Water Revenue Bonds in the amount of $6,980,000
• Bids for 3rd Avenue SW Reconstruction Improvements (Contract 2025-04)
• Bids for 2025 Miscellaneous Concrete Project (Contract 2025-01)
• Resolution 2025-116: Amendment to the 2025 Adopted Budget
• Resolution 2025-118: New On-Sale Intoxicating/Sunday Liquor License for Los Regios Supermercado y Taqueria

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items A‑U, authorized a $6,980,000 water revenue bond issuance, granted a new on‑sale and Sunday liquor license to Los Regios Supermercado y Taqueria, and accepted bids for several street and concrete improvement projects. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑U (unanimous, with two abstentions on items T and U)
• Approved Resolution 2025-112 authorizing $6,980,000 water revenue bond sale (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-118 granting on‑sale and Sunday liquor license to Los Regios Supermercado y Taqueria (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-105 accepting bids for 2025 Miscellaneous Concrete Project – Contract 2025‑01 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-106 accepting bids for 2025 Street Overlay & Sidewalk Improvements – Contract 2025‑02 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-107 accepting bids for 2025 MSA Street Overlay & Sidewalk Improvements – Contract 2025‑03 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-108 accepting bids for 2025 3rd Avenue SW Reconstruction Improvements – Contract 2025‑04 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes. The primary item is a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-XX, which proposes a zoning text amendment to align land uses with the Department of Natural Resources model ordinance.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-XX: Zoning text amendment to match land uses with DNR model ordinance
• Approval of the April 21, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Routine business and board updates

The commission approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed zoning text amendment aligning shoreland land uses with the DNR model ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0 vote)
• Recommended approval to City Council of shoreland zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m.

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority will discuss several items, including an economic impact analysis of data centers and a funding request from the Faribault Chamber. The board will consider a resolution to amend and adopt its bylaws. It will also vote on a grant application to fund exterior rehabilitation of downtown property at 230 Central. Additional topics include the CED Folder Project marketing budget and a letter of support from Rethos.

• Economic Impact Analysis of Data Centers (discussion)
• Faribault Chamber request for funding (discussion)
• Resolution 2025-06: Amend and Adopt EDA Bylaws (vote)
• Resolution 2025-07: Approve Downtown Exterior Rehab Grant Application (230 Central) (vote)
• Marketing: CED Folder Project budget (discussion)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission will open with a call to order, approve the agenda and minutes, and provide a citizen comment period. It will conduct design reviews and discuss additional heritage preservation items. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and community items. The meeting includes a review of funding applications and foundation updates.

• Lead Service Line Replacement Funding Application
• Faribault Foundation Annual Update
• Children & Family Outdoor Bill of Rights
• Key to City Recognition Program

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review program and property reports for Robinwood and Scattered Sites. The board will discuss the Maxfield Housing Study and a letter of support for H.F. 2332 regarding the Minnesota Main Streets Program.

• Maxfield Housing Study discussion
• Letter of support for H.F. 2332 (Minnesota Main Streets Program grant to Rethos)
• Review of claims for Robinwood and Scattered Sites
• Discussion of board training from National NAHRO
• Review of MN NAHRO Commissioner Handbooks

The Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved several items, including the list of claims for Robinwood and Scattered Sites, adopted a new mission statement, and authorized funding for promotional folders and a housing study. A $20,000 contract with Maxfield for a 2025 housing study was approved 4‑1, and a $2,500 contribution for 250 promotional folders was approved 3‑2. Letters of support for H.F.2332 were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved list of claims for Robinwood (unanimous)
• Approved list of claims for Scattered Sites (unanimous)
• Adopted new mission statement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 contribution for 250 promotional folders (3-2)
• Approved $20,000 contract with Maxfield for housing study (4-1)
• Approved letters of support for H.F.2332 (unanimous)

General

The Faribault County Library Advisory Board will review and vote on several agenda items, including approving the March 10 minutes, electing a chair and vice chair, and adopting a membership agreement with SELCO. The board will also adopt a resolution supporting Minitex Library Services and review proposed changes to the meeting‑room policy. A discussion of the 2026 library budget is scheduled.

• Approve minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approve SELCO Public Library Membership Agreement 2025
• Adopt Buckham Memorial Library Resolution supporting Minitex Library Services
• Review and adopt proposed changes to the Meeting Room Policy

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes appointments, interfund transfers, equipment surplus, park usage approvals, street closures for events, hiring of staff, and revised fees and utility rates. The council will also accept a bid for water reclamation facility improvements. Minutes from the March 25 and April 1 meetings will be approved. No public hearings or discussion items are scheduled.

• Resolution 2025-099 – Approve Revised 2025 Fees, Charges and Utility Rates
• Resolution 2025-096 – Accept Bid for Water Reclamation Facility Improvements
• Resolution 2025-094 – Approve Street Closures for Downtown Car Cruise Nights
• Resolution 2025-095 – Approve Street Closure for Faribault Fall Festival
• Approve Quote to Replace Playground Equipment at Forest Park

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items A through N, covering claims, appointments, interfund transfers, equipment surplus, park uses, street closures, hiring, fee revisions, and participation in a performance program. They also unanimously accepted the sole bid from PCI Roads, LLC for the Water Reclamation Facility Improvements project, authorizing construction to begin in June. The council approved a one‑step wage increase for City Administrator Jessica Kinser to Grade V Step 10, effective April 1, 2025.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑N (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from PCI Roads, LLC for Water Reclamation Facility Improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized construction of Water Reclamation Facility Improvements to start June, finish November (unanimous)
• Approved one‑step wage increase for City Administrator Jessica Kinser to Grade V Step 10 (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Downtown Car Cruise Nights (Resolution 2025‑094, unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Faribault Fall Festival (Resolution 2025‑095, unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Accounting Technician (Resolution 2025‑097, unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Library Receptionist (Resolution 2025‑098, unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for action.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting on April 1, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a closed session to evaluate the performance of Jessica L. Kinser.

• Closed meeting to evaluate the performance of Jessica L. Kinser

The council voted to close the special meeting, then later reopened it, and finally adjourned. All three motions were carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Closed special meeting (unanimous)
• Opened special council meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Faribault City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city's strategic plan. No formal actions, votes, or contracts are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Strategic Plan Discussion

Parks and Recreation Board

The Faribault County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss updates on the Farmers Market and the Divine Mercy Development. New business includes board elections, a review of scholarship programs, and approvals of the Forest Park Playground, social media policy, and weather policy. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date for April 23, 2025.

• Approve Forest Park Playground
• Board elections
• Review and update Scholarship programs
• Social Media Policy update
• Weather Policy update

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a package of resolutions, including the issuance of approximately $6,980,000 in General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A). It will also act on several consent‑agenda items such as a development agreement with KK & G Properties LLC, a professional services contract for Deer Bridge replacement, and the purchase of mobile radios. Additional items for discussion include plans and bid dates for multiple street and infrastructure projects.

• Approve $6,980,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• Authorize Development Agreement between the City of Faribault and KK & G Properties LLC
• Approve Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services for Deer Bridge Replacement
• Approve Purchase of Mobile Radios
• Approve plans, specifications, and bid date for 3rd Avenue SW Reconstruction Improvements (Contract 2025-04)

The council unanimously approved the issuance of approximately $6.98 million in general‑obligation water revenue bonds (Series 2025A) and related covenants, a credit‑enhancement agreement, and a municipal advisory agreement with Northland Securities. It also unanimously approved three major street and utility improvement projects—Residential Street Overlay, MSA Street Overlay, and 3rd Avenue SW Reconstruction—with bid dates set for April 16 2025. Additionally, the council approved a consent‑agenda item supporting letters opposing state zoning preemption bills by a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved Series 2025A water revenue bonds (~$6.98 M) (unanimous)
• Approved covenant to guarantee bond payment (unanimous)
• Approved Minnesota Public Facilities Authority credit‑enhancement program (unanimous)
• Approved municipal advisory agreement with Northland Securities (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑080 Residential Street Overlay & Sidewalk Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑081 MSA Street Overlay & Utility Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑082 3rd Avenue SW Reconstruction Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda item R supporting letters opposing state preemption bills (6‑1)

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Commission will approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It will consider items for discussion and routine business, including announcements and updates. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

Economic Development Authority

The Faribault County Economic Development Authority will discuss several items, including an economic impact analysis of data centers and a funding request from the Chamber. The board will also review the EDA Enabling Resolution and consider Resolution 2025‑06 to amend and adopt updated bylaws. Routine reports on permit activity and grant tracking will be presented.

• Permit Activity Update Report (routine report)
• Grant Tracking Report (routine report)
• Economic Impact Analysis of Data Centers (discussion)
• Chamber request for funding (discussion)
• Resolution 2025‑06: Amend and Adopt Updated EDA Bylaws (discussion)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for building alterations. Members will also discuss commission procedures and outreach efforts.

• Resolution #HPC-2025-002: Certificate of Appropriateness for facade alterations at 230 Central Avenue
• Discussion on Certificate of Appropriateness Procedures
• Discussion on HPC education, outreach, and image

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting, each by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for facade alterations at 230 Central Avenue, adding staff‑recommended conditions, also by a 4‑0 vote. The commission voted to table the discussion items on the Certificate of Appropriate Procedures and on education, outreach, and image to a future meeting, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approve agenda (4‑0)
• Approve February 19 minutes (4‑0)
• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 230 Central Ave with condition (4‑0)
• Table discussion on Certificate of Appropriate Procedures and education outreach (4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposal for city facilities management. The body will also review the values, mission, and vision of the Buckham Memorial Library.

• Proposal for City Facilities Management
• Buckham Memorial Library Values, Mission and Vision

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will convene in Council Chambers to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and discuss routine business.

• Approval of the minutes
• Public hearings
• Requests to be heard
• Items for discussion
• Routine business

Planning Commission Work Session

The Faribault County Planning Commission work session will 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 is primarily procedural.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding residential, MSA, and 3rd Avenue street and sidewalk projects. The body is also considering conditional use permits for solar arrays and multi-family housing, as well as various budget adjustments and grants.

• Public hearings for 2025 Residential Street Overlay, MSA Street Overlay, and 3rd Avenue Reconstruction
• Conditional Use Permit for two multiple-family buildings near 1st Avenue NW and 1st Street NW
• Conditional Use Permit for a ground mounted solar array at 927 Saint Paul Ave
• Purchase of a 2025 Vactor Truck 2100i
• Fireworks contract with RESPyro for July 4th

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will discuss a funding change from HCI to Three Rivers and consider a resolution to amend its bylaws. Additional agenda items include a social media policy, claims and property reports for Robinwood and scattered sites, and scheduling of public hearings. The meeting will conclude with the director's report before adjournment.

• Faribault Social Media Policy
• List of Claims – Robinwood and Scattered Sites
• Property Reports – Robinwood Manor and Scattered Sites
• Resolution 2025-03: Funding change from HCI to Three Rivers
• Resolution to Change Bylaws

General

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review reports from the Director, the Teen Advisory Board, and the SELCO Foundation and Board. The board is scheduled to approve the 2024 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report.

• Approval of 2024 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report
• SELCO Foundation Report by Micki O'Flynn
• SELCO Board Report by Lisa Reuvers

City Council

The Faribault City Council work session will consider four items. Topics include a discussion of dedicating Divine Mercy Parkland, reviewing the City Administrator's process, examining the Finance Department's organizational structure, and the Parks and Recreation Director position. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Divine Mercy Parkland dedication discussion
• City Administrator review process
• Finance Department organizational structure
• Parks and Recreation Director position

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider a resolution regarding the official publication of bids and the approval of massage therapist licenses. The agenda contains no items for general discussion.

• Resolution 2025-058: Designating the City of Faribault Website as the 2025 Official Publication for Bids
• Resolution 2025-060: Approve 2025 Massage Therapist License

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permits. The body will consider requests for multi-family structures and a solar installation.

• Conditional Use Permit for two Multi-Family Structures at 1st Ave NW and 1st St NW
• Conditional Use Permit for a Ground Mounted Solar Array at 927 Saint Paul Ave

Parks and Recreation Board

The Faribault County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold elections for board seats and review scholarship programs. They will also discuss options for a new playground at Forest Park, adopt a new social media policy, and consider a weather policy. Old business includes the dedication of Divine Mercy Parkland and a discussion of the farmers market. Presentations on the Rainbow Bridge and a BMX project are scheduled.

• Board elections for new board members
• Review of scholarship programs
• Forest Park playground options
• Adoption of a new social media policy
• Divine Mercy Parkland dedication (old business)

City Council

The City Council will consider plans for Water Reclamation Facility improvements and the Straight River Watermain Crossing. The body is also establishing public hearings for three street overlay and sidewalk improvement contracts. Other business includes a proposed ordinance regarding backflow devices and a conditional use permit for a child care facility.

• Public hearings for 2025 Residential Street Overlay, MSA Street Overlay, and 3rd Avenue SW Reconstruction
• Plans and specifications for Water Reclamation Facility Improvements
• Conditional Use Permit for a Child Care Facility within the Shoreland Overlay District
• Ordinance 2025-1 regarding Regulation of Backflow Devices (First Reading)
• Hiring of a Property Maintenance and Fire Code Inspector

Environmental Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will swear in four members and elect officers. The body will discuss a loan extension for DIC Holdings and review proposals for a hotel market study. Two resolutions regarding grant management and a Compeer Financial grant are on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025-05: Adopt Grant Management Policy
• Resolution 2025-04: Reject Compeer Financial Rural Feasibility Grant
• DIC Holdings Loan Extension
• Hotel Market Study proposals
• Voluntary Tree Removal Program

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to elect officers and review bylaws. The body will consider a design review resolution for a specific intersection and discuss downtown lighting upgrades.

• Resolution HPC-2025-001 COA for 1st St NW & 1st Ave NW
• Small Cities Development Program - Downtown Lighting Upgrades
• Election of Officers
• Review of HPC Bylaws

City Council

The Charitable Gambling Advisory Board is meeting to evaluate funding requests from local organizations. The board will also review requests for proposals to select a vendor for 2025 fireworks.

• Donation request from Canine Service Partners
• Donation request from Faribault Foundation Inc.
• Donation request from Buckham West Senior Center
• Donation request from Grace and Glory by Peaceful Life
• Selection of 2025 fireworks vendor via RFP review

City Council

The agenda lists only procedural headings (Call to Order, Items for Discussion, Future Discussion, Adjournment) and notes that the meeting is cancelled. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are scheduled for discussion.

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will convene to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a child care facility within the Shoreland Overlay and discuss proposed bylaw amendments.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-XXX for a Child Care Facility CUP in Shoreland Overlay
• Discussion of Proposed Bylaws Amendments
• Approval of minutes from a previous meeting

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the expansion of Ivy Hill Senior Care. The meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2025.

• Discussion of Ivy Hill Senior Care Expansion at 607 2nd Ave NW

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a Minnesota Investment Fund application for KGP Telecommunications LLC and the declaration of slum and blight conditions in the Central Business District. The body will also consider a redevelopment grant application for 924 1st St NE. Other items include personnel promotions and facility use agreements.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-023 to declare slum and blight in the Central Business District
• Redevelopment grant application and local match commitment for 924 1st St NE
• Airport engineering services contract with Foth
• Resolution 2025-037 Preliminary Development Agreement Extension with Rebound Real Estate, LLC
• Resolution 2025-033 street closures for Mental Health Walk

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will hold its regular meeting on Feb. 10, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as oath of office, approval of minutes, and election of officers, as well as discussion of the authority’s bylaws, mission statement, assistance for dead and diseased tree removal, and a City Staff Bill backs proposal.

• Discussion of HRA Bylaws
• Review of Mission Statement
• Consideration of dead and diseased tree removal assistance
• Discussion of City Staff Bill backs
• Election of officers

General

The Faribault County Library Advisory Board meeting will approve the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting, hear brief citizen comments, receive reports from the director, the Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO, and vote on adopting a new vision statement. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Great Hall.

• Approve minutes of the December 9, 2024 meeting
• Citizen comment period (3 minutes per person, sign‑up required)
• Director’s report
• Teen Advisory Board report
• Adopt vision statement

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several municipal programs and administrative policies. The body will provide direction on a development agreement extension for Rebound regarding the City's Riverchase property.

• Rebound's request for a Preliminary Development Agreement extension for the Riverchase property
• Proposal for Voluntary Private Ash Tree Removal Program
• Recommendation for Strategic Plan Consultant
• Social Media Policy discussion
• Residents Academy and Honorary Councilmember programs

City Council

The Faribault City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes appointments of council members to various boards and commissions, as well as the hiring of an accounting technician. The council will also discuss and vote on a resolution to adopt revised utility billing policies. All items are scheduled for the February 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approve appointment of council members to boards and commissions
• Approve appointment of Charter Commission member
• Approve hiring of an accounting technician
• Approve revised utility billing policies

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2024-XXX to approve the preliminary plat for the Eastman Disbursal Addition at 301 Central Ave. The meeting also includes routine business such as electing 2025 officers and reviewing by‑laws, as well as discussions on the commission’s operational basics and the 2025 work plan.

• Public hearing: Resolution 2024-XXX to approve preliminary plat for Eastman Disbursal Addition at 301 Central Ave
• Election of officers for 2025
• Review and approval of by‑laws
• Discussion of Planning Commission operational basics
• Discussion of the 2025 work plan

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a resolution to terminate a property tax abatement and void a private development contract. The council will also consider appointing John Rowan to the council. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals such as hiring police officers, license renewals, equipment purchases, and grant applications. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 2025-013: Terminate Property Tax Abatement and Void Contract for Private Development
• Resolution 2025-019: Approve Appointment of John Rowan to City Council
• Resolution 2025-011: Approve Hiring Police Officers
• Resolution 2025-012: Amend Small Cities Development Program Spend Plan
• Resolution 2025-018: Approve Contract for Faribault Woolen Mills Dam

City Council

The Faribault City Council will discuss appointing its members to city boards and commissions. It will also consider citizen appointments to those boards and commissions. The agenda includes a future discussion item and standard procedural matters.

• Appointment of City Council members to boards and commissions
• Citizen appointments to boards and commissions

Environmental Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review appointments for boards and commissions. Members will also discuss letters of interest for a council vacancy and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Appointment of City Council Members to Boards and Commissions
• Citizen Board and Commission Appointments
• Review of letters of interest for City Council vacancy
• Discussion of Viaduct Park ice feature

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2024-XXX to approve the preliminary plat for the Eastman Disbursal Addition located at 301 Central Ave. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approving the agenda, minutes from December 16, 2024, and other standard updates.

• Public hearing: Resolution 2024-XXX to approve preliminary plat for Eastman Disbursal Addition at 301 Central Ave

Planning Commission Work Session

At the work session, the Planning Commission will discuss the UDO Boot Camp under Items for Discussion. The commission will also handle routine business and consider a future 2025 Annual Meeting. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of UDO Boot Camp
• Routine business items
• Future discussion of the 2025 Annual Meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss the closure of Vetrotech North America and proposed amendments to the business subsidy policy and fee schedule. The body will also review a downtown rehab grant amendment and a grant application for small business support.

• Vetrotech North America Closure
• Resolution 2025-01: Amend Business Subsidy Policy and Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2025-02: The Dream - Downtown Rehab Grant Amendment
• Resolution 2025-03: IDEAS Grant LOI for small business and entrepreneurship
• Annual contribution to Southern MN Initiative Foundation (SMIF)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Faribault County Heritage Preservation Commission will convene on January 15, 2025, to review design projects and approve meeting minutes. The session includes a citizen comment period and general preservation items.

• Approval of the Minutes
• Design Reviews
• Citizen Comment Period
• General Heritage Preservation Items

City Council

The Faribault City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes appointments, designations, authority approvals, feasibility studies for street projects, a development agreement amendment, equipment purchases, and a donation. No public hearings or discussion items are scheduled for this meeting. All listed items are to be approved or accepted through the consent agenda.

• Resolution 2025-006 – Initiate feasibility report for 2025 Residential Street Overlay & Sidewalk Improvements (Contract 2025-02)
• Resolution 2025-008 – Initiate feasibility report for 2025 3rd Avenue SW Reconstruction Improvements (Contract 2025-04)
• Approve First Amendment to Twin Oaks Development Agreement
• Accept Proposal for Cannon River Woolen Mill Dam Project
• Approve CIP purchases: replacement John Deere mower, radio antenna, plow trucks, Chevrolet 3500, Elgin street sweeper

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review claims and property reports for Robinwood and Scattered Sites. The body will discuss resolutions to create new deposit accounts and update the list of authorized bank signatories.

• Claims for Robinwood
• Claims for Scattered Sites
• Resolution 2025-01: Creation of HRA Deposit Accounts
• Resolution 2025-02: Update authorized signatories for HRA bank accounts

General

The Library Advisory Board will discuss creating a vision statement for the library. Board members will consider questions about the library’s strengths, purpose, impact, and desired community outcomes. No formal decisions are noted; the meeting is for discussion and planning. The next meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2025.

• Develop library vision statement (discussion)
• Consider questions on strengths, purpose, impact, and community outcomes
• Set next meeting date for February 10, 2025

City Council

The Faribault City Council will meet to fill a council vacancy and approve designations for city signers and financial depositories. The agenda also includes renewals for hangar rental agreements.

• Resolution 2025-001: Declaring a Council Vacancy
• Resolution 2025-002: Approve Designation of Authorized Signers, Official Depository and Broker/Dealers
• Approve Hangar Rental Agreement Renewals

City Council

The council will review the preliminary 2025 meeting calendar and consider several administrative appointments, including a deputy city administrator, vice mayor, and board members. It will also discuss the city administrator’s purchasing and contracting limit and the process for filling a council vacancy. Additional future topics may be identified.

• Review Preliminary 2025 Meeting Calendar
• Appointment of Deputy City Administrator
• Designation of Vice Mayor
• City Administrator Purchasing and Contracting Limit
• Appointment Process for Council Vacancy

Planning Commission

The Faribault County Planning Commission meeting set for January 6, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. No public hearings, rezoning proposals, contracts, or other actions are scheduled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Work Session scheduled for January 6, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.