Dilworth public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review the 2025 budget and the final property tax levy. The body will also hold public hearings regarding miscellaneous assessments for unpaid invoices and nuisance violations. Additionally, the council will discuss compensation for the Mayor and council members.
- Resolution 24-71, 2025 Final Property Tax Levy
- Approval of the 2025 Budget
- Resolution 24-74, plans and bids for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project
- Public hearings for assessments at 202 4th Street NE and 503 4th Street NE
- Pay Request #11 for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
City Council
The City Council will discuss a sales and use tax ordinance for a new community and recreation center. The body is also considering a tax abatement for Valley Hardwood Supply, Inc. and a property tax rebate program extension.
- Ordinance 24-11: Sales and Use Tax for a New Community and Recreation Center
- Resolution 24-65: Extending Property Tax Rebate Program through December 31, 2026
- Tax Abatement Agreement with Valley Hardwood Supply, Inc. for five-year business tax abatement
- Public hearings for unpaid nuisance violation assessments at 503 4th Street NE and 4 Center Avenue West
- Contract with SRF Consulting Group for 34th Street property appraisal and acquisition
City Council
The City Council will canvass the November 5 municipal election results and consider a grant amendment for the Housing Redevelopment Authority. The meeting also includes approval of the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project and a public hearing on border city tax credits.
- Canvass and declare results of the November 5, 2024 municipal election
- Consideration of a grant amendment to DEED for the HRA Homeowner Assistance Program
- Public hearing on Resolution 24-59 regarding 2024 Border City Tax Credits
- Public hearing on assessment hearings for unpaid nuisance violation fines at 503 4th Street NE and 4 Center Avenue West
- Approval of Change Orders for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
City Council
The City Council will discuss 2025 utility rates and the 2025 strategic planning process. The meeting includes several public hearings regarding miscellaneous assessments for unpaid fines and services. The council will also review sub-contractor agreements for the Fire Hall reconstruction project.
- Consideration of 2025 Utility Rates
- Sub-contractor agreements for Fire Hall reconstruction project
- Donations from Moore Engineering and Xcel Energy for Whistle Stop Park Holiday Lighting Event
- Assessment hearings for unpaid invoices at 503 4th Street NE, 901 7th Street NE, 4 Center Avenue West, 111 Main Street N, and 112 Center Avenue East
- Update on West Central Initiative Annual Report
Park Board
The Dilworth Park Board meeting will review updates to the 2025 budget and hear a presentation on a local option sales tax for a proposed community/recreation center. It will also discuss upcoming park events, including the Lions Club community garden, the Paws in the Park event on September 12, and the tree lighting at Whistle Stop Park on December 3. Additional items include existing park reports and a council liaison report.
- Dilworth Lions Club Community Garden
- Paws in the Park Event (September 12, 2024)
- Tree Lighting Event at Whistle Stop Park (December 3, 2024)
- 2025 Budget Update
- Local Option Sales Tax Presentation for Proposed Community/Rec Center
Planning Commission
The Dilworth Planning Commission will discuss the 8th Avenue Corridor Study and consider the 2024 Border City Tax Credit Program. The body will also approve minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting and receive building permits for August 2024.
- Discussion of 8th Avenue Corridor Study
- Consideration of 2024 Border City Tax Credit Program
- Approval of September 4, 2024 minutes
- Receive and file August 2024 building permits
City Council
The Dilworth City Council will review a pay request for the fire hall reconstruction project under the Public Safety agenda. It will also hold a public hearing on a five‑year business tax abatement for the commercial building at 1505 Center Avenue West. Additional items include adjustments to the rental registration rate and several licensing approvals.
- Consideration, Pay Request #9 – Fire Hall Reconstruction Project (Public Safety)
- Public Hearing: Resolution 24-41 – Five‑year business tax abatement for 1505 Center Avenue West
- Resolution 24-43 – Adjusting the 1‑Unit Rental Registration Rate
- Approve Mechanical/Heating License applications for multiple firms (e.g., Quality Heating A/C, J‑Tech Mechanical, LLC)
- Approve 2025 Health Insurance Renewal Contract with Minnesota Healthcare Consortium
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding unpaid nuisance violation fines at 503 4th Street NE. Members will also consider a liquor license application and the creation of a new full-time maintenance worker position.
- Liquor license application for Unwind, LLC at 16 Center Avenue East
- Request to spend Public Safety Aid monies for the Police Department
- New flooring for the Dilworth Police Department
- Creation of a new full-time maintenance worker position
- Public hearings for Resolutions 24-37 and 24-38 regarding unpaid nuisance fines at 503 4th Street NE
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss regulations for commercial outdoor seating and events. The body will also receive a presentation regarding a local option sales tax for a proposed community and recreation center.
- Commercial Outdoor Seating and Events Regulation discussion
- Local Option Sales Tax presentation for proposed Community/Rec Center
- Review of July 2024 building permits
City Council
The Dilworth City Council will approve consent agenda items including minutes, license renewals, and a public improvement hearing for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project. The body will also consider a resolution for the 2025 Proposed Property Tax Levy and a pay request for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project.
- Approve 2025 Proposed Property Tax Levy
- Pay request for Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
- Public Improvement Hearing: 34th Street Reconstruction
- Approve Temporary Gaming Permit for Veterans Honor Flight
- Approve Camera and Microphone Improvements to Council Chambers
Park Board
The Dilworth Park Board will meet to consider improvements for Cottonwood Park. The board will also discuss the Dilworth Lions Club Community Garden and the Paws in the Park event.
- Consideration of park improvements at Cottonwood Park
- Discussion regarding Dilworth Lions Club Community Garden
- Discussion regarding Paws in the Park event
City Council
The City Council will discuss the creation of the MU2 Rail Mixed-Use District and related zoning amendments. The body is also considering ordinances regarding the sale and regulation of cannabis and cannabinoid products.
- Tax Abatement Agreement with Dilworth Mercantile for a five-year business tax abatement
- Ordinance 24-08: Rezoning properties from 14th Street NE to 16th Street NE, between 1st Avenue NE and Southwood Drive to MU2
- Ordinances 24-09 and 24-10: Regulations and zoning for the sale of cannabis and cannabinoid products
- Resolution 24-29: Awarding bid for the RRFB Project at County Road 9 and 4th Avenue NW
- Public Hearing: Resolution 24-27 regarding unpaid nuisance violation fines at 503 4th Street NE
City Council
The City Council will discuss a local option sales tax to be submitted to voters on November 5, 2024. The body is also reviewing a feasibility report for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project and various payments for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project.
- Resolution 24-29: Ballot language for a local option sales tax
- Resolution 24-28: Feasibility report and improvement hearing for 34th Street Reconstruction Project
- Change Order #1 with Quality Coatings and Tile for Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
- General Fund Grant Agreement for Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
- Resolution 24-27: Donation from Northwestern Bank for Night to Unite
City Council
The Dilworth City Council will discuss the Pay Request #6 for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project. They will also review a service contract with Axon Enterprises for tasers, and consider two donation resolutions for the Loco Daze event. Additional items include routine approvals of minutes, licenses, and July bills.
- Pay Request #6 – Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
- Service contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for tasers
- Resolution 24-21 – donation from RetroFoam for Loco Daze
- Resolution 24-22 – donation from BNSF for Loco Daze
- Approval of July 8, 2024 bills
Park Board
The Dilworth Park Board will meet to discuss a proposed Lions Club community garden, a park cleanup and storm water education event, and improvements at Cottonwood Park. The agenda lists these items for discussion only; no votes or formal decisions are scheduled in this document.
- Discussion of a Dilworth Lions Club Community Garden project
- Planning for a Park Cleanup Day and Storm Water Educational Outreach Event
- Review of proposed improvements at Cottonwood Park
City Council
The council will consider several donation resolutions for Loco Daze and the Dilworth Swimming Pool. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a curb stop repair assessment at 201 6th Avenue NE and a discussion on special assessment policies.
- Resolution 24-16: Donation from UC Hope for Loco Daze
- Resolution 24-19: Donation from Dilworth Lion's Club for Loco Daze
- Resolution 24-20: Donation from Marjorie Nelson for the Dilworth Swimming Pool
- Public Hearing: Assessment for unpaid curb stop repair at 201 6th Avenue NE - Schroeder
- Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services regarding on-call pay
Planning Commission
The commission will discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance regarding a new MU2: Rail Mixed-Use District. Discussion also includes commercial use for the Urban Expansion District along the 34th Street Corridor.
- Establishment of a new MU2: Rail Mixed-Use District
- Urban Expansion District - 34th Street Corridor - Commercial Use
- April 2024 building permits
City Council
The City Council will consider a pay request for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project and the hiring of a Community Service Officer. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the MS4 Annual Report.
- Pay Request #5 - Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
- Hire of Community Service Officer
- Public Hearing: MS4 Annual Report
- Transient Business License for TNT Fireworks at 415 34th Street N
- FY 2024-2025 IT services agreement with Lakes Country Service Co-op
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a five-year multi-family tax abatement for the Rail 10 Lofts project. The meeting also includes discussions on a road project and a parking plan for the Rail District on 1st Avenue Northeast.
- Public Hearing: Five-year multi-family tax abatement for 221 12th Street Northeast
- Rail District parking plan discussion for 1st Avenue Northeast
- Road project discussion
- Resolution 24-15: Donation from Essentia Health for Loco Daze
- Consent Agenda items including Fire Hall reconstruction change orders and various liquor licenses
Planning Commission
The commission will consider a multi-family residential development at 1254 3rd Ave NW. Other items include rezoning requests for Center Avenue East, animal daycare service amendments, and a potential community center site.
- Multi-Family Residential PUD at 1254 3rd Ave NW (3rd Avenue Flats)
- Rezoning of 706 Center Avenue East from Transitional to C3 Commercial
- Ordinance 24-04: Animal daycare service amendments in C3 districts
- Dog Daycare Conditional Use Permit at 900 Center Avenue E
- East View Commercial Site Development Plan and potential community center site
City Council
The City Council will consider several items regarding the Fire Department, including a reconstruction pay request and public safety aid funds. The agenda also includes discussions on hiring a new Police Chief and amending storm water management ordinances.
- Fire Hall Reconstruction Project Pay Request #4
- Resolution 24-14: Donation from Olson Pools and Spas to Fire Department
- Ordinance 24-07: Storm Water Management salt storage amendment
- Hiring of Police Chief
- Transient Business License for Roasted Rails Coffee House, LLC at 208 15th Street NE
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to sell $4,580,000 in capital improvement bonds for the Fire Hall reconstruction project. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding hiring a new Police Chief.
- Resolution 24-11: Sale of $4,580,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds for Fire Hall Reconstruction
- Discussion regarding Police Chief hiring
- Resolution 24-12: Authorization to purchase real property at Lot 2, Block 1 of Northside Park 2nd Addition
- Purchase of a 2024 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab SB
- Transient Business License application for Schroeder's at 302 HWY 10 West
Park Board
The Park Board will discuss improvement projects for Whistle Stop Park and Cottonwood Park. The meeting also includes planning for the Paws in the Park event and various volunteer opportunities.
- Park Improvement Projects: Whistle Stop Park and Cottonwood Park
- Planning for Paws in the Park (August/September)
- Spring Cleanup Event and Earth Day Event
City Council
The Dilworth City Council will consider several zoning changes, including a multi-family residential development at 1362 3rd Ave NW. The council is also reviewing progress on the Fire Hall reconstruction project and updates to animal daycare service ordinances.
- Rezoning of 706 Center Avenue East from Transitional to Commercial Zone
- Multi-family residential PUD at 1362 3rd Ave NW
- Sub-contractor agreements and change order for Fire Hall reconstruction
- Ordinance amendments for animal daycare services in C3 districts
- Designation of 2024 polling places via Resolution 24-09
City Council
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including fire department minutes and training requests. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the hiring of a new Police Chief and a call for the sale of $9,865,000 in improvement bonds.
- Call for the Sale of $9,865,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2022A
- Discussion regarding Police Chief hiring
- Resolution 24-05: Donation from Metro Sports Foundation for the Dilworth Police Department
- Resolution 24-04: Donation from Darrell Zimmel and Bell Bank for Loco Daze
- Review of February 2024 Dilworth Lion's Club Lawful Gambling Monthly Tax Return
City Council
The Dilworth City Council will hold a special meeting. The primary item on the agenda is an interview for the position of Police Chief.
- Police Chief interviews
City Council
The City Council will consider ordinances to create a Traditional Mixed-Use District and rezone properties near 5th Street NW and 4th Street SW. The meeting also includes consideration of pay requests for the Fire Hall reconstruction project and street sweeping contracts.
- Fire Hall reconstruction sub-contractor agreements
- 2024 street sweeping contract with Pro Sweep, Inc.
- Ordinance 24-02: Creating a new MU1 Traditional Mixed-Use District
- Rezoning properties from 5th Street NW/4th Street SW to 4th Street NE/SE to MU1
- Pay Request #2 for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project