Alexandria, Minnesota

City Council - Special Meeting

The council will discuss the upcoming 2027 budget after a brief software update. A commissioning update for PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 1 and 2 will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Timekeeping system software update
• Review of the 2027 city budget
• PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 1 and 2 commissioning update

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on liquor licenses and vote on several ordinances, including a moratorium on data centers. The body will also review infrastructure bids and a conditional use request for Creative Environments Landscaping.

• Public hearings for liquor licenses: MSP Sapphire LLC (Wyndham Garden and Willy T's Tavern & Grill) and New Great Hunan Chinese Restaurant LLC
• First and second readings of ordinances establishing the 2026 fee schedule for licenses and permits
• Second reading and ordinance by reference for a study and moratorium on data centers
• Awarding of bids for the 2026 Mill & Overlay Improvement Project and Bellanca Taxilane Reconstruction
• Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds (2026A)

Planning Commission

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use applications: C-26-005 for Creative Environments Landscaping on behalf of Dustin and Stephanie Thornburg, and C-26-006 for Ryan McCleary dba McCleary Marketing, Inc. The meeting will also address old and other business items, including Wittenburg PUD-26-001 and the Data Center Moratorium TA-26-002. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Public hearing – Conditional Use C-26-005 – Creative Environments Landscaping (Dustin and Stephanie Thornburg)
• Public hearing – Conditional Use C-26-006 – Ryan McCleary dba McCleary Marketing, Inc
• Old & Other Business – Wittenburg PUD-26-001
• Old & Other Business – Data Center Moratorium TA-26-002

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council approved various liquor and merchant licenses, a gambling premises permit, and the appointment of a new police officer. Additionally, the council accepted the 2025 annual financial report and the 2025 building department annual report.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 2026 payables and expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved temporary one-day on-sale liquor license for Douglas County Car Care Program (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Transient Merchant License for Homestead Steaks LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Kwik Trip #1762 license applications for electronic delivery, tobacco, and off-sale beer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-023 for gambling premises permit at Longtrees Woodfire Grill (unanimous)
• Approved temporary one-day on-sale liquor license for Legacy of the Lakes Museum (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 Annual Financial Report (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The council will review the 2025 budget and annual financial report, and examine the city’s health‑insurance broker plan. It will consider a municipal consent for the 2028 Trunk Highway 29 reconstruction from 8th to 18th Avenue, a TIF #69 assessment agreement, a beverage service agreement for Knute Nelson Memorial Park, and the PrimeWest Health RCC renovation and expansion project.

• 2028 Trunk Highway 29 reconstruction (8th to 18th Ave) – municipal consent with MnDOT
• TIF #69 Unique Properties Assessment Agreement
• Beverage Agreement for PrimeWest Health RCC and Knute Nelson Memorial Park
• PrimeWest Health RCC Renovation and Expansion Project
• 2025 Budget Review

The City Council held a special meeting to review the 2025 budget and annual financial report. Staff also provided updates on health insurance broker services, highway reconstruction, and the PrimeWest Health RCC project.

• Reviewed 2025 budget to actual figures
• Reviewed 2025 Annual Financial Report
• Reviewed employee health insurance plan review and broker partnership opportunity
• Reviewed 2028 Broadway (TH 29) reconstruction access modifications
• Reviewed TIF #69 assessment agreement
• Reviewed beverage agreement proposal process for city facilities
• Reviewed PrimeWest Health RCC Renovation and Expansion Project update

City Council - Special Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will review the 2025 budget, discuss administrative fees for the tourism lodging tax, and examine design options for the Voyager School Safe Routes to School project. The meeting also includes a review of the TH 29 2028 Reconstruction Project and an update on PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3.

• 2025 Budget Review
• Explore Alexandria Tourism Lodging Tax Administrative Fees
• Voyager School SRTS Improvement Project Final Design Options
• TH 29 2028 Reconstruction Project Review
• PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 Project Update

The City Council held a special meeting to review several project updates. Discussions included lodging tax administrative fees, Broadway reconstruction access modifications, and Voyager School safety improvements.

• Reviewed Explore Alexandria Tourism lodging tax administrative fees
• Reviewed 2028 Broadway (TH 29) Reconstruction access modifications
• Reviewed Voyager School SRTS Improvement Project final design options
• Discussed PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 project next steps

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a zoning interim moratorium on data centers and a text amendment regarding signs. The body is also deciding on the issuance of 2026A General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds for an ALP Water Tower Project.

• Zoning Interim Moratorium (TA-26-002) for Data Centers
• Resolution for 2026A General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds (ALP Water Tower Project)
• PUD, subdivision, and conditional use request for 'Shady Oaks at AGC'
• Zoning Text Amendment (TA-26-001) regarding Section 10.24 'Signs'
• Bid award for 2026 Seal Coat Improvement Project

The City Council approved multiple special event permits for community activities and a fireworks license for Target. Additionally, the council authorized advertising for utility breaker bids and a mortgage subordination agreement through the EDA.

• Approved agenda with removals (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Fireworks License for Target #821 (5-0)
• Approved A.B.A.T.E. of MN Off-Site Gambling Premise Permit and Resolution 2026-020 (5-0)
• Approved Young Hearts 4 Heroes Special Event Permit (5-0)
• Approved Badges and Bobbers Special Event Permit (5-0)
• Approved Battle of the Badges Softball Game Special Event Permit (5-0)
• Approved Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg and Ceremony Special Event Permit (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning text amendment for signs and an interim moratorium on data centers. The body will also review a planned unit development, subdivision, and conditional use request for Shady Oaks at AGC.

• Shady Oaks at AGC: Planned Unit Development (PUD-26-001), Subdivision (SA-26-002), and Conditional Use (C-26-004)
• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment (TA-26-001) regarding Section 10.24 'Signs'
• Public hearing on Zoning Interim Moratorium (TA-26-002) regarding 'Data Centers'

The commission adopted a zoning interim moratorium to study data centers, recommending it to the City Council. A motion to approve the City’s sign‑regulation amendment was made, but no vote was recorded. The Shady Oaks development item remains tabled with an extended review deadline of July 21, 2026.

• Approved Zoning Interim Moratorium for Data Centers (TA-26-002) – passed 4‑0 (Barnett, Huether, Anderson, Geris)
• Motion made to approve Zoning Text Amendment on signs (TA-26-001); vote not recorded
• Extended review period for Shady Oaks PUD to July 21, 2026; item remains tabled

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will consider authorizing a bid for the reconstruction of Runway 13/31 at the Alexandria Airport. It will review the PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 Expansion and Renovation Project communications services proposal. A second reading will be taken of an ordinance amending Section 3.24 on microdistillery off‑sale licenses, and a resolution to restrict parking along McKay Avenue will be considered. License renewals for a mobile food‑truck vendor and a transient merchant (temporary vendor) are also on the agenda.

• Authorization to bid on Runway 13/31 reconstruction (airport)
• PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 Expansion and Renovation Project – Communications Services Proposal
• Second reading of ordinance amending Section 3.24, microdistillery off‑sale licenses
• Resolution to restrict parking along McKay Avenue
• 2026 license renewals: Mobile Food Truck/Vendor and Transient Merchant (Temporary Vendor)

The council voted unanimously to authorize the City to advertise bids for the reconstruction of Airport Runway 13/31. The bid will cover demolition, new surface options, LED lighting, and related work, pending FAA grant funding. No immediate financial impact was noted beyond publication costs.

• Authorized advertisement of bids for Runway 13/31 reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Mobile Food Truck/Vendor licenses for four vendors (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Transient Merchant license renewals for two vendors (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Motorized Vehicle Racing license for Runestone Go Kart Association (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending microdistillery off‑sale licenses (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution restricting parking on McKay Avenue during school hours (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to execute communications services agreement with Rapp Strategies (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review several infrastructure and development projects. Discussions include a MnDOT highway reconstruction project and updates on park and health center facilities.

• 2028 Trunk Highway 29 Reconstruction (8th to 18th Avenue) and street resurfacing to I94
• PrimeWest Health RCC Expansion and Renovation Project
• Fillmore Park Splashpad and Playground update
• Discussion on Data Centers

The Alexandria City Council met on May 11, 2026 to review updates on the TH‑29 reconstruction, the PrimeWest Health RCC renovation, the Fillmore Park splashpad and playground, and future data‑center planning. No motions were adopted, rejected, or postponed. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will review routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and special event permits, and will consider several licenses and authorizations. Council members will hear proposals for new ordinances, a park naming‑rights agreement, and a resurfacing project for city park pickleball courts. The meeting also includes presentations on a Planned Unit Development and subdivision named “Shady Oaks at AGC,” as well as a closed‑session discussion of a potential real‑property transaction.

• Authorization to bid Bellanca Lane Reconstruction
• Second reading of ordinance amending Section 7.12 (controlled parking hours) of the city code
• Resurfacing of City Park Pickleball Courts and purchase of new portable nets
• Planned Unit Development – PUD‑26‑001 “Shady Oaks at AGC”
• Closed session to discuss purchase or sale of real property

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda without dissent. It approved special event permits for Pride in the Park and Ride of Silence, several licenses for fireworks, food trucks, and micro‑distilleries, and authorized the city to bid on the Bellanca Lane ramp reconstruction at the airport.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Pride in the Park (July 11, 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Ride of Silence (May 20, 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Fireworks (Indoor Sales) License for Walmart Inc. dba Walmart 1632 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 mobile food‑truck/vendor licenses for El Fuego The Fire, Mimi's Mini Donuts and More, and Papa Don's Burgers and Wings (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Micro Distillery Off‑Sale and On‑Sale Cocktail Room licenses for Four, Inc. dba Little Round Still (unanimous)
• Authorized bid for Bellanca Lane ramp reconstruction at the airport (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss several items, including improvements to Knute Nelson Memorial Park, the PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 Project, and an upcoming bond issuance. Additional topics are a Habitat for Humanity presentation, a 2026 sealcoat and overlay road project, a strategic plan update, and an HRA board appointment. The meeting will be conducted in the City Hall conference room after a brief session at the park.

• 2026 Knute Nelson Memorial Park Improvements
• PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 Project
• ALP Upcoming Bond Issuance
• 2026 Sealcoat and Overlay Project
• Habitat for Humanity

Council members and staff reviewed several items, including 2026 improvements to Knute Nelson Memorial Park, a communications proposal for the PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 project, an upcoming bond issuance to fund a water tower, a Habitat for Humanity home‑buying process, the 2026 sealcoat and overlay project, a strategic plan update, and the HRA Nokomis Crossing Project. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Planned Unit Development, a subdivision, and a conditional use permit for the 'Shady Oaks at AGC' project. The body will also consider the final plat for the 'Prairie Lane Addition'.

• Public hearing for 'Shady Oaks at AGC' PUD, Subdivision, and Conditional Use
• Consideration of 'Prairie Lane Addition' final plat
• Planning Commission meeting in Council Chambers

The commission held a public hearing on the Shady Oaks at AGC project, discussing street design, utilities, and pedestrian safety. After extensive discussion, the commission voted to table the Planned Unit Development, Subdivision, Conditional Use, and Zoning District Amendment for further review by city committees. The motion to table was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Geris.

• Tabled Planned Unit Development (PUD-26-001) – Shady Oaks at AGC
• Tabled Subdivision (SA-26-002) – Shady Oaks at AGC
• Tabled Conditional Use (C-26-004) – Shady Oaks at AGC
• Tabled Zoning District Amendment (DA-26-001) – Shady Oaks at AGC

City Council - Special Meeting

The council will receive an update on the PrimeWest Health RCC Project. They will discuss the 2026 projects planned for Knute Nelson Memorial Park. The meeting will also include a discussion of the city’s Strategic Plan.

• PrimeWest Health RCC Project – update presentation
• Knute Nelson Memorial Park – review of 2026 projects
• Strategic Plan – discussion of city’s long‑term plan

The council reviewed updates on the PrimeWest Health RCC Project, discussed the Knute Nelson Memorial Park pavilion and concrete work, and talked about the draft strategic plan. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled, and no votes were taken.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold several public hearings, including liquor license applications and a grant compliance extension. A municipal consent hearing will address the 2028 Broadway (TH‑29) reconstruction from 8th Avenue to I‑94. The council will also vote on transferring TIF funds for affordable housing and adopt other resolutions and lease agreements.

• Public hearing on on‑sale liquor license for Longtree's Inc. dba Longtrees Woodfire Grill
• Public hearing on wine license for Alexandria Viking Speedway dba Viking Speedway
• Public hearing on extending Massman Companies, Inc. MIF grant compliance date to April 30, 2027
• Municipal consent hearing for 2028 Broadway (TH‑29) reconstruction from 8th Avenue to I‑94
• Resolution transferring TIF funds from TIF No. 42 to TIF No. 26 for affordable housing

The Alexandria City Council unanimously adopted a resolution extending the Minnesota Investment Fund compliance deadline for Massman Companies, Inc. to April 30, 2027. In the same meeting the council also unanimously approved the agenda, the consent agenda, an on‑sale and Sunday liquor license for Longtrees Woodfire Grill, and a wine license for Alexandria Viking Speedway.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Approved on‑sale and Sunday liquor license for Longtrees Woodfire Grill (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Approved wine license for Alexandria Viking Speedway (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Adopted resolution extending Massman Companies MIF compliance date to April 30 2027 (unanimous, 5‑0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will meet to review updates on the PrimeWest Health RCC project, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, and the 2028 Trunk Highway 29 reconstruction. The agenda also includes a loan status update for B-Way Holdings and a strategic planning review.

• PrimeWest Health RCC Project Update
• TIF Updates (The Rune, Habitat for Humanity, The Trails)
• B-Way Holdings Revolving Loan Fund status
• 2028 Trunk Highway 29 Reconstruction
• Knute Nelson Memorial Park Pavilion

The March 23 special meeting reviewed updates on the PrimeWest Health RCC project, several Tax Increment Financing districts, the B‑Way Holdings revolving loan, the 2028 Highway 29 reconstruction, strategic planning, and a pavilion proposal for Knute Nelson Memorial Park. No motions were made, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a utilities distribution improvement and airport updates. The body is deciding on special event permits, business licenses, and a conditional use permit for Cannaworld, LLC. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a Minnesota Investment Fund compliance extension for Massman Companies, Inc.

• Public hearing: Massman Companies, Inc. Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) Compliance Extension Request
• Conditional Use Permit C-26-003: Josh Sinning/Steve Gieder dba Cannaworld, LLC
• Street Vacation VA-26-001: TH27/TH29 /CSAH#46W
• Proposed pavilion on the ProMach/Brenton Patio at Knute Nelson Memorial Ballpark
• 2026 Underground Distribution Improvement Project

The council unanimously approved a $577,746 award to Castrejon, Inc. for the 2026 electric distribution improvements. It also unanimously approved special event permits for the RWAC Summer Concert Series, Vikingland Band Festival Parade, Alexandria Pickleball Association Summer Paddle Battle, and Zion Lutheran Church Passion Drama. Additional unanimous approvals were made for several licenses, including fireworks sales, lower‑potency hemp edible retail, mobile food‑truck vendors, and a transient vendor license.

• Approved $577,746 electric distribution improvement contract to Castrejon, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved RWAC Summer Concert Series special event permit with parking restriction (unanimous)
• Approved Vikingland Band Festival Parade special event permit pending insurance and MnDOT approval (unanimous)
• Approved Alexandria Pickleball Association Summer Paddle Battle special event permit (unanimous)
• Approved Zion Lutheran Church Passion Drama special event permit (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 fireworks indoor sales licenses for Fleet Farm and Menards (unanimous)
• Approved Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration for Turning Leaf Alexandria LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 mobile food‑truck/vendor licenses for Fruity Bowls and On The Hook (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a street vacation for TH27/TH29/CSAH#46W and a conditional use permit for Cannaworld, LLC. The meeting will also include old and other business.

• Street vacation VA-26-001 for TH27/TH29/CSAH#46W
• Conditional use C-26-003 for Cannaworld, LLC
• Final Plat (Replat) for Garage Park by MFJ Properties LLC

The Planning Commission approved Street Vacation VA-26-001, allowing the FAA‑requested abandonment of two former roadways. It also approved Conditional Use C-26-003 for Cannaworld, LLC to operate indoor cannabis manufacturing with specific licensing, signage, parking and lighting conditions. Finally, the commission approved the final plat/replat for the “Garage Park” storage unit project with title‑evidence and park‑dedication waivers.

• Approved Street Vacation VA-26-001 (ayes: Huether, Franzen, Anderson, Geris)
• Approved Conditional Use C-26-003 for Cannaworld, LLC with licensing, signage, parking and lighting conditions (ayes: Huether, Franzen, Anderson, Geris)
• Approved final plat/replat “Garage Park” with title‑evidence and park‑dedication waiver conditions

City Council - Special Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will receive an update on the PrimeWest Health RCC project. A Highway Committee update will be presented. Council members will discuss layout options for a splash pad and playground at Fillmore Park. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• PrimeWest Health RCC Project Update
• Highway Committee Update
• Fillmore Park Splash Pad and Playground Layout options

The council met on March 9, 2026 to receive updates on the PrimeWest Health RCC project, the Highway Committee, and Fillmore Park playground and splash pad options. No motions were made, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 PM.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing on an on‑sale and Sunday liquor license application from A & M Collective LLC dba Tannin & Oak. The council will also consider several resolutions and ordinances, including an airport grant agreement, a county highway‑trail project, and a street reconstruction contract. Additional items include special event permits, a hemp edible retail registration, and a donation acceptance for the Park Department.

• Public hearing: on‑sale and Sunday liquor license – A & M Collective LLC dba Tannin & Oak
• Resolution approving State Airport Fund grant for Instrument Landing System design (MnDOT)
• Resolution approving Douglas County Project: County State Aid Highway 46/McKay Avenue Multi‑Use Trail
• 2028 Broadway (TH 29) reconstruction contract from 8th to 18th Avenue (MnDOT 2102‑69)
• Ordinance amendments to City Code Sections 1 and 11.02; request to extend 60‑day review period

The Alexandria City Council adopted an amended agenda and a consent agenda unanimously. It approved an on‑sale and Sunday liquor license for A & M Collective LLC dba Tannin & Oak, special event permits for the Saturday Art Market and the Alexandria Farmers Market, and a Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration for Alexandria Smoke Shop Plus. The council also authorized out‑of‑state travel for police training, accepted a $2,500 donation for the park department, and approved an amendment to the Douglas County SWAT Joint Powers Agreement. All actions were adopted by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment removing items 10.2 and 11.2 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved on‑sale and Sunday liquor license for A & M Collective LLC dba Tannin & Oak (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Saturday Art Market (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Alexandria Farmers Market (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration for Alexandria Smoke Shop Plus (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved out‑of‑state police training travel for three officers (unanimous 5‑0)
• Accepted $2,500 donation from Friends of the Alexandria Nature Trail for park development (unanimous 5‑0)
• Authorized amendment to the Douglas County SWAT Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous 5‑0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is convening for a special meeting on February 24, 2026. The sole substantive item on the agenda is strategic planning.

• Strategic planning discussion

City Council - Special Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several conditional use permits and a preliminary plat for local businesses. The body will also discuss airport runway reconstruction and police personnel increases.

• Bellanca Taxilane Engineering Services Agreement
• Runway 13/31 Reconstruction alternate bids
• Preliminary Plat SA-26-001 and Conditional Use C-26-001 for Ryan Augeson dba RAC Construction, LLC
• Conditional Use C-26-002 for Kenny Kruchten dba Affordable Autos, LLC
• Conditional Use C-26-003 for Cannaworld, LLC

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda without dissent. It approved a Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration for Fog Tobacco Plus Inc. and accepted a $1,000 donation from The Blizzard, LLC for Community Night Out. Council members also approved a temporary addition of one police officer, conditionally approved an engineering services agreement for the Bellanca taxilane, and authorized TKDA to prepare alternate bids for Runway 13/31 reconstruction.

• Approved Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration for Fog Tobacco Plus Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from The Blizzard, LLC for Community Night Out (unanimous)
• Approved temporary addition of one police officer, funded 2026 budget and 2027 aid (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved engineering services agreement for Bellanca taxilane ($116,100; city share $19,737) pending independent fee estimate (unanimous)
• Authorized TKDA to prepare alternate bids for Runway 13/31 reconstruction, not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission elected Commissioner Anderson as Acting Chair. It approved the SA-26-001 preliminary plat with seven conditions, and approved the C-26-001 conditional use permit with two conditions. The Cannaworld conditional use request was tabled until the March 16, 2026 meeting.

• Acting Chairperson Anderson appointed (motion passed, mover Huether, seconder Molesworth, ayes: Huether, Franzen, Anderson, Geris)
• Approved SA-26-001 preliminary plat with seven conditions (motion passed, mover Chris Huether, seconder Jeremy Geris, ayes: Huether, Franzen, Molesworth, Anderson, Geris)
• Approved C-26-001 conditional use permit with two conditions (motion passed, mover Heather Molesworth, seconder Bill Franzen, ayes: Huether, Franzen, Molesworth, Anderson, Geris)
• Cannaworld conditional use request tabled until March 16, 2026 (no vote recorded)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to receive updates on multiple phases of the PrimeWest Health RCC project. The body will also conduct a Tax Increment Financing review and discuss the 2028 TH 29 Project.

• PrimeWest Health RCC Mezzanine Level Dryland Area
• PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 1 and 2 Update
• PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 Project Planning Update
• Tax Increment Financing Review
• 2028 TH 29 Project

The council met on February 9, 2026 in the conference room. Staff gave updates on the PrimeWest Health RCC mezzanine area, Phase 1‑2 commissioning, Phase 3 planning, tax increment financing, and the 2028 TH 29 project. No motions were made and no votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 PM.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will consider a resolution that would allow a local sales tax to fund Phase Three of the PrimeWest Health Runestone Community Center renovation and expansion. Other items include a resolution to accept a donation for the PrimeWest Health capital campaign, an amendment to the Personnel Policies Manual, and several equipment and service contracts. The meeting also includes updates on utility construction bids, fire‑chief travel approval, and planning commission matters.

• Resolution supporting authority to impose a local sales tax for Phase Three of the PrimeWest Health Runestone Community Center renovation
• Resolution accepting donation – PrimeWest Health RCC Capital Campaign
• Resolution amending the Personnel Policies Manual
• Equipment purchase – scissor lift with trailer
• Professional Engineering Services Agreement for snow‑removal equipment acquisition

The Alexandria City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, granted special event permits for the Wings Over Alexandria Air Show, ATCC Commencement, and Art in the Park, renewed mobile food‑truck licenses and approved a cannabis retail business registration, authorized advertising and awarded material and transformer bids for the 2026 electric distribution improvement project, approved fire‑department travel to a conference, and adopted a resolution designating city depositories.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit – Wings Over Alexandria Air Show (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit – ATCC Commencement (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit – Art in the Park (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food‑truck/vendor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved cannabis retail business registration (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for 2026 electric distribution improvement project (unanimous)
• Awarded substation transformer bid to Niagara Power Transformer LLC ($1,645,785) (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will consider a Renewable Energy Certificates contract with Western Area Power Administration and Missouri River Energy Services. The council will also review a special event permit for a Mental Health Awareness Walk, a registration for lower potency hemp edibles, and an application for an Assistance to Firefighters grant. Additional items include an update to the capital asset policy and routine consent agenda items.

• Renewable Energy Certificates Contract – Western Area Power Administration/Missouri River Energy Services
• Special Event Permit – Mental Health Awareness Walk
• Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration
• Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application
• Capital Asset Policy Update

The Alexandria City Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved a Renewable Energy Certificates contract, a special event permit for a mental‑health walk, and lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations for three businesses. The council also authorized the city to prepare a regional Assistance to Firefighters grant application and adopted an updated Capital Asset Policy. All actions passed with four votes in favor and one council member absent.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (4‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Renewable Energy Certificates Contract No‑25‑UGPR‑67 (4‑0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Mental Health Awareness Walk on May 15, 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registrations for DCJ Ventures LLC dba CBD Center, Ecig Ebacco LLC dba EBacco, and JTDM Alexandria Market dba Eldens Fresh Foods (4‑0)
• Authorized agreement with Karin Anderson to prepare Assistance to Firefighters grant application (4‑0)
• Adopted updated Capital Asset Policy (4‑0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will approve minutes from January 26 and discuss a renewable energy contract with Western Area Power Administration. The meeting also includes a public comment period and informational updates from the Airport Commission and Stormwater Management Committee.

• Approve minutes from January 26, 2026
• Renewable Energy Certificates Contract - Western Area Power Administration
• Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application
• Capital Asset Policy Update
• Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration

The Alexandria City Council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It authorized the mayor to sign Renewable Energy Certificates Contract No‑25‑UGPR‑67, approved a special event permit for the Mental Health Awareness Walk, and approved lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations for three businesses. The council also authorized an agreement with Karin Anderson to prepare an Assistance to Firefighters grant application and adopted an updated Capital Asset Policy, all with unanimous votes.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 4‑0, Kvale absent)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous 4‑0, Kvale absent)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Renewable Energy Certificates Contract No‑25‑UGPR‑67 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Mental Health Awareness Walk (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registrations for DCJ Ventures LLC dba CBD Center, Ecig Ebacco LLC dba EBacco, and JTDM Alexandria Market dba Eldens Fresh Foods (unanimous 4‑0)
• Authorized agreement with Karin Anderson to prepare Assistance to Firefighters grant application (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adopted updated Capital Asset Policy (unanimous 4‑0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution regarding local sales tax authority for PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3. The agenda also includes a reconstruction project for TH 29 and a review of the Capital Assets Policy.

• Resolution supporting authority for local sales tax for PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3
• 2028 TH 29 Reconstruction Project (8th to 18th Avenue)
• Management Plan review for Capital Assets Policy
• Discussion regarding the Building Inspector position

The Alexandria City Council met on January 26, 2026 to hear staff presentations on a resolution for local sales‑tax authority, the 2028 TH 29 reconstruction project, the Capital Assets Policy, and the vacant building inspector position. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Craig Calhoun dba Geneva Beach Resort. The body will also review a final plat for The Meadows First Addition and discuss the 'Yes to Homes' bill.

• Conditional Use C-25-017: Craig Calhoun dba Geneva Beach Resort
• Final Plat: The Meadows First Addition by Meadow Homes LLC
• Discussion on 'Yes to Homes' proposed legislation
• 2026 Planning Commission member appointments and election of officers

The Planning Commission elected Deb Parrott as Chairperson and Adam Barnett as Vice‑Chairperson for 2026. It unanimously approved Conditional Use C‑25‑017 for Craig Calhoun’s Geneva Beach Resort, allowing one additional cabin with specified conditions. The commission also approved the final plat for “The Meadows First Addition” with conditions on title, utility connections, and park dedication waiver.

• Elected Deb Parrott as Chairperson (motion passed, ayes: Huether, Franzen, Anderson, Geris)
• Elected Adam Barnett as Vice‑Chairperson (motion passed, ayes: Huether, Anderson, Geris, Franzen)
• Approved Conditional Use C‑25‑017 for Geneva Beach Resort (unanimous)
• Approved final plat “The Meadows First Addition” (passed, ayes: Huether, Franzen, Anderson, Geris)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 PM (motion passed)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss financing and costs for PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 and its mezzanine level. The body will also review board appointments and adult use cannabis.

• PrimeWest Health RCC Phase 3 financing and project cost discussion
• PrimeWest Health RCC mezzanine level discussion
• Review of 2026 Board, Committee, and Commission appointments
• Adult use cannabis discussion
• Public Works equipment acquisition of a scissor lift and trailer

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 on‑sale and Sunday liquor license renewal for Los Mariachis Mexican Grill. The council will also consider registrations for lower‑potency hemp edible retail and cannabis retail businesses, and will adopt several resolutions including acceptance of a PrimeWest Health RCC Capital Campaign donation. Additional agenda items include appointing members to 2026 boards, committees, and commissions.

• Public hearing on 2026 on‑sale and Sunday liquor license renewal – Los Mariachis Mexican Grill
• Lower potency hemp edible retail registration
• Cannabis retail business registration
• Resolution accepting donation – PrimeWest Health RCC Capital Campaign
• Appointment of 2026 boards, committees, and commissions