Dilworth public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will consider several items, including approving a contract with SRF for professional appraisal and acquisition services for the 34th Street Water Main Extension Project. The council will also review a temporary gaming permit for the DGF Baseball Club’s event at TAK Music Venue on March 19, 2026, and an amendment to a municipal lease and certificate of indebtedness. Additional items include an operational transit contract with Moorhead, a pay request for fire hall reconstruction, and approval of bid advertisements for the Community Center and pond dredging projects.

• Approve contract with SRF for appraisal services for the 34th Street Water Main Extension Project
• Approve temporary gaming permit for DGF Baseball Club event at TAK Music Venue on March 19, 2026
• Amend Resolution 25-47 authorizing a municipal lease, option agreement, and Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 2025A
• Consider operational contract between Moorhead and Dilworth for 2025 transit services
• Review Pay Request #22 for fire hall reconstruction project

Planning Commission

The Dilworth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 24-11, which amends zoning rules for commercial outdoor seating and event areas. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and the filing of building permits from September 2024.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 24-11 (Outdoor Seating Regulations)
• Approval of Minutes: October 6, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
• Receive and File: Building Permits for September 2024
• Agenda Approval
• Roll Call

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will vote on the 2026 final property tax levy and approve the 2026 municipal budget. A public improvement hearing will consider the 34th Street North Water Main Extension Project and adopt related plans and specifications. The council will also amend the zoning ordinance regarding outdoor storage and accept a donation from Kwik Trip for community outreach. Additional items include a fire department equipment surplus declaration and related purchase bid.

• Resolution 25-72: Adopt 2026 final property tax levy
• Resolution 25-70: Approve plans and specs for 34th Street North Water Main Extension Project
• Ordinance 25-03: Amend Title XV Chapter 153 zoning ordinance for outdoor storage
• Resolution 25-69: Accept donation from Kwik Trip for community outreach
• Resolution 25-73: Declare fire equipment surplus and accept bid for purchase

The Dilworth City Council approved the regular agenda and consent items unanimously. It adopted resolutions for a $1,370,000 water main extension, support for a $1.97 million road improvement grant, an amendment to the zoning ordinance, and the sale of a fire‑truck for $115,000. The council also accepted a $1,000 Kwik Trip donation, set the 2026 property tax levy at 8.98%, and approved the 2026 city budget, each by a 5‑aye vote.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted $1,000 Kwik Trip donation for police outreach (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-70 for 34th Street North water main extension ($1,370,000) (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-71 supporting LRIP grant for 4th Ave NE & 60th St project ($1,970,000 total, $470,000 city share) (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03 amending zoning code outdoor‑storage rules (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-73 selling 2005 fire pumper to Easton for $115,000 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-72 setting 2026 property tax levy at 8.98% (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and amendments to the zoning ordinance. The body will also review building permits from October 2025.

• Public hearing: 2025 Comprehensive Plan | Imagine Dilworth
• Public hearing: Amending Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning Ordinance regarding outdoor storage
• Review of October 2025 building permits

The commission approved forwarding a recommendation to the Dilworth City Council to adopt the draft 2025 Comprehensive Plan. It also authorized Metro COG to review and adjust the future land‑use map for discussion at the January 2026 meeting. An amendment to the zoning ordinance on outdoor storage was recommended for council adoption, and October 2025 building permits were received and filed.

• Forward recommendation to adopt 2025 Comprehensive Plan (6 ayes, 1 nays)
• Authorize Metro COG to review future land‑use map (5 ayes, 2 nays)
• Forward recommendation to adopt outdoor‑storage zoning amendment (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Receive and file October 2025 building permits (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approve meeting agenda (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approve minutes from November 5, 2025 meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will approve a 2026 custodial contract, fire department officer positions, and a donation from Tractor Supply Company. The meeting also includes a public hearing on miscellaneous utility and nuisance assessments and a presentation by a community action partnership.

• Approve 2026 Custodial Contract for City Hall, Police Department, and Depot
• Accept Donation from Tractor Supply Company for Dilworth Fire Department
• Authorize HSIP Grant Application for Roundabout at 34th Street and 8th Avenue Northwest
• Public Hearing: Miscellaneous Assessment Hearing for Unpaid Utility Bill at 312 1st Avenue SW
• Public Hearing: Miscellaneous Assessment Hearing for Unpaid Yard Mowing Invoice at 901 7th Street NE

The council approved several items, including authorizing the submission of a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for a $2.08 million roundabout at 34th Street and 8th Avenue Northwest. It also accepted a $250 donation to the fire department, approved 2025 Border City tax credits, and adopted updates to the city’s Code of Ethics and Personnel Policy. Miscellaneous assessment resolutions and payment of November bills were also approved.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted $250 donation from Tractor Supply Company for Fire Department (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized submission of HSIP grant application for roundabout at 34th St & 8th Ave NW (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2025 Border City Tax Credits (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted updates to Code of Ethics & Personnel Policy Manual (Paid Family Medical Leave, eyewear reimbursement) (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved all listed miscellaneous assessment resolutions (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of claims and bills dated November 24, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Park Board

The Park Board will swear in new member Terry Ehlers and review the Dilworth Comprehensive Plan Update. The board will also discuss the December 2, 2025, Holiday Tree Lighting Event and recap the Paws in the Park event.

• Swearing in of new Park Board Member Terry Ehlers
• Discussion of Holiday Tree Lighting Event (December 2, 2025)
• Dilworth Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
• Recap of Paws in the Park Event

The Dilworth Park Board approved the meeting agenda with a 6‑aye, 0‑nay vote. It also approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by the same 6‑aye, 0‑nay vote. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Swore in new board member Terry Ehlers

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will consider 2026 utility rates, approve a contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers, and discuss the potential acquisition of a real property parcel. The meeting includes several consent agenda items and public hearings regarding unpaid yard mowing assessments.

• Approval of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49 Contract (2026-2028)
• Consideration of 2026 Utility Rates
• Public Hearing: Unpaid yard mowing invoice at 503 4th Street NE
• Public Hearing: Unpaid yard mowing invoice at 111 Main Street N
• Closed Session to discuss potential acquisition of Parcel ID 52.900.0001

The council approved the Preliminary Engineering Report for the 34th Street North watermain extension, increasing the project size to 12 inches and the estimated cost to $1,370,000. It also adopted a joint dispatch resolution with neighboring cities, accepted a $2,000 donation for police community outreach, and set the 2026 utility rate structure. Unpaid yard‑mowing invoices for two properties were assessed, and the council approved payment of all bills submitted for November 10, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 25-54 receiving watermain engineering report (4 ayes, 1 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-56 joint dispatch center resolution (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-59 accepting $2,000 police donation (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2026 utility rate structure (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-57 unpaid yard mowing invoice at 503 4th St NE (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-58 unpaid yard mowing invoice at 111 Main St N (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of all bills dated November 10, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, then moved to call public hearings on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and the proposed outdoor storage ordinance. It also forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to hold a public hearing and approve Border City Tax Credits of $7,500 each for West Main Pizza and U‑Haul. Finally, the commission received and filed building permits for August and September 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved September 23, 2025 special meeting minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Called public hearing on 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Dec 3 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Called public hearing on proposed outdoor storage ordinance (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Forwarded recommendation to City Council for Border City Tax Credits to West Main Pizza ($7,500) and U‑Haul ($7,500) (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Received and filed building permits for August and September 2025 (7 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council will approve the 2026-2030 Transit Development Plan, authorize payments for the Fire Hall Reconstruction project, and consider a memorandum of understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services to continue recruitment bonuses. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a nuisance violation fine at 203 4th Street NW.

• Approval of 2026-2030 Transit Development Plan
• Fire Hall Reconstruction project change orders
• Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services
• Public Hearing: Nuisance violation fine at 203 4th Street NW
• Consideration of sending two additional firefighters to Pierce Manufacturing

The council approved the 2026‑2030 Transit Development Plan (Resolution 25‑53) pending final state and federal review. It also approved a $54,623.28 payment for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project, authorized two firefighters to travel to Pierce Manufacturing in Florida, and adopted a $500 nuisance fine for 203 4th Street NW. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved Resolution 25‑53, 2026‑2030 Transit Development Plan (4‑0)
• Approved Pay Request #21 for Fire Hall Reconstruction, $54,623.28 (4‑0)
• Approved travel for two firefighters to Pierce Manufacturing, FL, $3,200 (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑55, $500 nuisance fine for 203 4th Street NW (4‑0)
• Approved payment of October 27 2025 bills (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will approve change orders for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project and a Master Services Agreement with Eide Bailly. The meeting also includes a discussion on a water main infrastructure improvement and a joint dispatch agreement with neighboring cities.

• Approve change order #2 - 34th Street Reconstruction Project
• Approve change order #3 - 34th Street Reconstruction Project
• Approve Master Services Agreement with Eide Bailly
• Resolution 25-52: Order preparation of report on 6,100 LF water main extension on 34th Street North
• Discussion: Joint Memorandum of Understanding for dispatch services with Clay County

The Dilworth City Council approved the agenda and the consent agenda items unanimously. It adopted Resolution 25‑52 to order a preliminary engineering report for a 6,100‑foot water main extension on 34th Street North, also unanimously. The Council authorized staff to support a Local Road Improvement Program grant application for 60th Street and 4th Avenue NE, and approved payment of October 13, 2025 bills, both with recorded votes.

• Approved October 13 agenda (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25‑52 ordering water‑main report (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved staff support for LRIP grant application (0 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of October 13, 2025 bills (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The Dilworth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a rear‑yard setback variance. The request concerns a proposed residential structure at 1609 5th Avenue Northeast. The applicant is Optima Development and the property owner is Keystone Investments. No decision will be made until after the hearing.

• Rear‑yard setback variance request for proposed residential structure at 1609 5th Avenue NE (Applicant: Optima Development; Owner: Keystone Investments)

The September 23, 2025 meeting held a public hearing on a rear‑yard setback variance for 1609 5th Avenue Northeast (Lot 46, Keystone First Addition). The agenda item described the request and the statutory criteria for a variance. The minutes do not show a vote or a final action on the request. Therefore no substantive decision was documented.

City Council

The Dilworth City Council meeting will vote on the 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy and several fire department resolutions, including a municipal lease and equipment dispatch authority. The council will also act on the disposition of a parcel on 34th Street South and a cooperative agreement with MnDOT for a new traffic signal. Additional items include contract approvals for fire reporting software and a renewal with 702 Communications.

• Resolution 25-49: Approve 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy
• Resolution 25-47: Authorize municipal lease and Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 2025A
• Resolution 25-50: Disposition of real property on 34th Street South (Parcel ID 58.900.0921)
• Resolution 25-51: Cooperative agreement with MnDOT for traffic signal installation at TH 10 Frontage Road
• Authorize one‑year contract with Emergency Solutions, Inc. for fire run reporting software

The council voted unanimously to approve payment of the claims and bills dated September 8, 2025. It also approved the 2026 contract renewal for City Administrator L. Peyton Mastera. Both motions passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved payment of claims and bills dated Sep 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 contract renewal for City Administrator Peyton Mastera (5-0)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss the Tree Lighting Event at Whistle Stop Park and the Paws in the Park event. The board will also review the playground system at the New Community Center.

• Tree Lighting Event at Whistle Stop Park (December 2, 2025)
• Paws in the Park Event (September 11, 2025)
• Playground System at the New Community Center
• Approval of Minutes from July 9, 2025
• Existing Park Reports and Assignments

The board voted 7-0 to approve the September 10 agenda. It also voted 7-0 to approve the minutes from the July 9 meeting. No other actions were decided at this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 9 minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding roadway and utility improvements on 8th Avenue Northeast. Members will also consider a facial recognition software contract and updates to zoning and tax abatement policies.

• Public hearing for 8th Avenue Northeast roadway system and utility improvements
• Ordinance 25-02 regarding Agri Tourism use and zoning regulations
• Three-year contract with Clearview AI for facial recognition software
• Amendments to the Multi-Family Residential Tax Abatement Policy
• Transient Business License for Homestead Steaks at 1411 Center Ave W

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and all consent‑agenda items. It authorized a $563,308.29 payment for Pay Request #20 on the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project, adopted Ordinance 25‑02 permitting agri‑tourism uses in several zoning districts, and approved a three‑year $16,000 contract with Clearview AI for facial‑recognition software. The council also adopted amendments to the Multi‑Family Residential Tax Abatement Policy and approved payment of September 8 bills. All motions passed 5‑aye, 0‑nay.

• Approved September 8 agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Approved Pay Request #20 for Fire Hall Reconstruction ($563,308.29) (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02 allowing agri‑tourism in C‑3, I‑1, I‑2, TZ zones (5‑0)
• Approved amendments to Multi‑Family Residential Tax Abatement Policy (5‑0)
• Approved three‑year Clearview AI facial‑recognition contract ($16,000) (5‑0)
• Approved payment of September 8 bills (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the July 2 minutes. It voted 7‑2 to recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance 25‑02 amending the zoning ordinance for Agri‑Tourism. It also approved receiving and filing the June and July 2025 building permits by a 9‑0 vote. No final action was taken on the proposed outdoor storage ordinance.

• Approve agenda (8‑0)
• Approve July 2 minutes (8‑0)
• Recommend adoption of Agri‑Tourism ordinance 25‑02 (7‑2)
• Receive and file June & July 2025 building permits (9‑0)
• Outdoor storage ordinance changes postponed for further consideration

City Council

The City Council will approve meeting minutes, a temporary gaming permit for St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, and change orders for the Fire Hall Reconstruction project. The meeting includes a budget workshop and public hearings regarding unpaid yard mowing and utility bills.

• Approve Temporary Gaming Permit for St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 207 Main Street N
• Approve change orders for Fire Hall Reconstruction project
• Public Hearing: Miscellaneous Assessment Hearing for Unpaid Yard Mowing at 901 7th Street NE
• Public Hearing: Miscellaneous Assessment Hearing for Unpaid Utility Bill at 312 1st Avenue SW
• Budget Workshop scheduled for 5:10 p.m.

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, which included a temporary gaming permit, fire‑hall change orders, an extension of the HRA‑DEED program, the July incident report and a police training request. It also adopted five miscellaneous assessments for unpaid yard, utility and curb‑stop invoices (Resolutions 25‑42 to 25‑46) and authorized payment of the city’s August 25 claims and bills. Council discussed an Ash Tree Park lease and financing options for the 8th Avenue improvement project but took no action on those items. All approval votes were 5‑0.

• Approved August 25 agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items—including gaming permit, fire‑hall change orders, HRA‑DEED extension, incident report, police training request (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑42 for $1,200 unpaid yard mowing invoice at 901 7th St NE (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑43 for $400 unpaid yard mowing invoice at 503 4th St NE (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑44 for $500 unpaid yard mowing invoice at 111 Main St N (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑45 for $578.63 unpaid utility bill at 312 1st Ave SW (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑46 for $4,853 unpaid curb‑stop repair invoice at 507 Sth St NE (5‑0)
• Approved payment of city claims and bills dated August 25, 2025 (5‑0)

City Council

The Dilworth City Council meeting on August 11, 2025 includes a vote on Pay Request #19 for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project. The council will also approve change orders for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project and the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project, a training request for the Police Department, and an amended tax abatement agreement with Rail 10 Apartments, LLP (Phase 1). A resolution will receive the preliminary engineering report for the future 8th Avenue NE roadway and utilities west of 7th Street NE. Additional items include routine approvals of minutes, utility report filing, and payment of bills.

• Approve Pay Request #19 for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
• Approve change order for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project
• Approve change order for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
• Approve amended tax abatement agreement with Rail 10 Apartments, LLP (Phase 1)
• Receive preliminary engineering report for future 8th Avenue NE roadway and utilities west of 7th Street NE (Resolution 25‑41)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a $208,515.53 payment request for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project, also 5‑0. The body received and filed Resolution 25‑41, the preliminary engineering report for the proposed 8th Avenue NE roadway and utilities, with a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the council approved payment of all bills dated August 11, 2025, again 5‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items, including change orders and tax abatement (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Pay Request #19 for Fire Hall Reconstruction ($208,515.53) (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Received and filed Resolution 25‑41, preliminary engineering report for future 8th Avenue NE project (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of claims and bills dated August 11, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Dilworth City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items unanimously. It accepted a $1,500 donation from Essentia Health, designated Ehlers as the official depository for 2025 with an investment strategy, and authorized Zerr Berg Architects to develop designs for the new community center. The council also approved the updated Area-Wide Special Assessment Map as a reference guide and approved payment of July 28, 2025 bills.

• Approved July 28 agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Accepted $1,500 donation from Essentia Health (5-0)
• Designated Ehlers as official depository and approved investment strategy (5-0)
• Authorized Zerr Berg Architects to create community center designs (5-0)
• Approved Area-Wide Special Assessment Map as reference guide (5-0)
• Approved payment of July 28, 2025 bills (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the hire of a full-time police officer and review a report for improvements west of 7th Street NE. The body will also consider a pay request for the Fire Hall reconstruction project and a request for alcohol service at a Loco Daze event.

• Authorization to hire a full-time police officer
• Resolution 25-38 for improvements west of 7th Street NE (Future 8th Avenue NE)
• Pay Request #18 for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
• Alcohol service request for Mills Lounge parking lot and alley for July 25-26
• Resolution 25-37 accepting a donation from Choice Bank for the Police Department

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda by a 5‑0 vote. It accepted a $12,000 donation from Choice Bank for the police department and approved a $390,005.24 payment request for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project. Council also adopted Resolution 25‑38 to order a preliminary engineering report for the West of 7th Street NE improvement and hired Joel Brault as a full‑time police officer. Finally, the council approved payment of all July 14, 2025 bills.

• Approved July 14 agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Accepted $12,000 Choice Bank donation for police (5‑0)
• Approved pay request #18 for Fire Hall Reconstruction – $390,005.24 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑38 to prepare engineering report for West of 7th St NE (5‑0)
• Approved hire of Joel Brault as full‑time police officer (5‑0)
• Approved payment of July 14, 2025 bills (5‑0)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to discuss several community events and park management items. The agenda includes discussions on event scheduling and an agreement regarding Ash Tree Park.

• Paws in the Park Event
• Ash Tree Park Agreement with Dilworth Lutheran Church
• Scheduling at Cottonwood Park
• South Side Social Event

The Park Board approved an amended agenda (6‑0) and ratified the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). It voted 4‑2 to recommend that the City Council maintain Ash Tree Park, preferably on the northwest corner of the Dilworth Lutheran Church property, contingent on an agreement with the church. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved amended agenda (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Recommended City Council maintain Ash Tree Park on northwest corner, pending church agreement (4 ayes, 2 nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the regulation of agri-tourism within the city. The body will also review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and the Clay County Heartland Trail Routing Analysis.

• Regulation of Agri-Tourism in the City of Dilworth
• 2025 Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use Map discussion
• Clay County Heartland Trail Routing Analysis update
• May 2025 building permits

The commission approved the meeting agenda (6 ayes, 0 nays) and the June 4 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays). A motion to receive and file May building permits passed unanimously (7 ayes, 0 nays). Council also approved staff to investigate extending water and sewer to the RRVC and RESCO development northwest of Dilworth.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• June 4 minutes approved (7-0)
• Receive and file May 2025 building permits approved (7-0)
• Staff approved to investigate water and sewer extension for RRVC/RESCO development

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to hold a discussion on long-range planning. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Long-range planning discussion

The Dilworth City Council met on June 23, 2025 for a special session. The agenda included a call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and a long‑range planning discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. No votes or formal actions were recorded.

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will consider tax abatement agreements for OZ Development, LLC and Rail 10 Lofts, LLC. The body will also discuss infrastructure improvements for the 34th Street Energy Park. Other items include IT services agreements and personnel authorizations for the fire and police departments.

• Commercial Tax Abatement Agreement with OZ Development, LLC (The Milton)
• Multi-Family Tax Abatement Agreement with Rail 10 Lofts, LLC (Rail 10 Apartments, Phase II)
• FY 2025-2026 services agreement with Lakes Country Service Co-op for IT services
• Authorization to hire new Firefighters and a Community Service Officer
• Change order for the Fire Hall Reconstruction project

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent items, accepted a $100 donation for the police department, and approved two five‑year tax abatement agreements for commercial and multi‑family projects. It also authorized staff to continue development of the 34th Street Energy Park concept, hired a part‑time Community Service Officer, and approved payment of June 23 bills.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted $100 donation from Northwestern Bank for Police Department (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved commercial tax abatement with OZ Development (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved multi‑family tax abatement with Rail 10 Lofts (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized staff to continue work on 34th Street Energy Park concept (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized hire of Ian Sorenson as Community Service Officer (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of June 23, 2025 bills (5 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council will consider construction management services for the Dilworth Community Center and a pay request for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project. The body will also review a final plat for the East View 11th Addition and discuss carbon reduction program funding.

• Renewable Energy Contract and Credits agreement with Carbon Solutions Group
• Contract with Gehrtz Construction for Community Center Construction Management Services
• Final Plat for East View 11th Addition (OZ Development, LLC)
• Transient Business License for TNT Fireworks at 415 34th Street N
• Resolution 25-33 accepting a donation from Clay-Wilkins Corn & Soybean Growers

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, which included a renewable energy contract and several license applications. It authorized a $274,608.29 payment for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project and approved a construction‑management contract with Gehrtz Construction for the new community center. The council also adopted a joint powers agreement for the police department, approved the East View 11th Addition final plat, accepted a $5,000 donation from the Dilworth Lions Club, and approved payment of all bills dated June 9, 2025.

• Approved June 9, 2025 agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items including renewable energy contracts and licenses (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved pay request #17 for Fire Hall Reconstruction – $274,608.29 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved contract with Gehrtz Construction for community‑center construction‑management services (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-25, joint powers agreement for police department (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved East View 11th Addition final plat (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-34, $5,000 donation from Dilworth Lions Club (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of claims and bills dated June 9, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the May 7 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend the East View 11th Addition final plat to the Dilworth City Council. The commission also approved all April 2025 building permits and decided to form a sub‑committee to study future land‑use options south of Highway 10.

• Approve meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approve May 7, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Recommend East View 11th Addition final plat to City Council (7‑0)
• Approve April 2025 building permits (7‑0)
• Form sub‑committee to study land‑use options (approved)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a bid for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project and reviewing the 2024 Audit Report. The body will also vote on several liquor licenses and an ordinance regarding recreational fires.

• Awarding bid for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project (Resolution 25-28)
• Ordinance 25-01 amending rules for recreational fires
• Final Plat for East View 10th Addition at 900 Center Avenue East
• Administrative Contract between Clay County HRA and the City of Dilworth
• Liquor license approvals for West Main Pizza Rail District, Unwined Bar, Mills Lounge, Hi-Ho Burgers & Brews, TAK Music Venue, and Red Hen Taphouse

The council awarded the 34th Street Reconstruction contract to Border States Paving for $6,488,204.26 and approved the final plat for the East View 10th Addition pending a shared access agreement. An amendment to the recreational fire ordinance was adopted and the 2024 audit report was received and filed. All items on the consent agenda, including several liquor licenses, were approved.

• Approved consent agenda items, including multiple liquor licenses (4-0)
• Awarded 34th Street Reconstruction bid to Border States Paving for $6,488,204.26 (4-0)
• Approved final plat for East View 10th Addition, contingent on shared access agreement (4-0)
• Received and filed 2024 audit report (4-0)
• Approved amendment to recreational fire ordinance (Ordinance 25-01) (4-0)
• Approved payment of May 27, 2025 bills (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (4-0)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss regulating agri-tourism in the city and improvements at the Depot Building. The board will also review a report on the South Side Social event at Cottonwoond Park scheduled for June 11, 2025.

• Discussion: South Side Social event at Cottonwoond Park (June 11, 2025)
• Discussion: Regulation of Agri-Tourism in the City of Dilworth
• Discussion: Improvements at the Depot Building
• Approval of Minutes from March 12, 2025 Park Board Meeting
• Swearing-In of new Park Board Member Tim Tollefson

The Dilworth Park Board voted 7-0 to approve the May 14, 2025 agenda and also 7-0 to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. No other actions were formally adopted; the board discussed upcoming events and future ordinance drafts but took no votes on them.

• Approved agenda (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, which included several off‑sale liquor licenses. It adopted the 2025 Strategic Plan, set fees for cannabis retail businesses, and approved a $239,959.82 payment request for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project. The council also authorized staff to negotiate a contract with Gehrtz Construction for the Community Center and approved payment of May 12 bills.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items, including liquor licenses for Knodel Enterprises Inc. dba The Silver Spike, Three Limes LLC dba Trax Liquor, Grand St. Paul CVS LLC dba CVS #6810, and Walmart Inc. dba Walmart #1627 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved pay request #16 for Fire Hall Reconstruction Project – $239,959.82 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized staff to negotiate a contract with Gehrtz Construction Services for the Community Center Project (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved the 2025 Strategic Plan (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-31 setting cannabis retail business fees (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Received and filed proclamation recognizing National Police Week (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of bills dated May 12, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a final plat for East View 10th Addition and a preliminary plat for East View 11th Addition. The body will also discuss the regulation of agri-tourism within the city.

• Public hearing: Final Plat for East View 10th Addition at 900 Center Avenue East
• Public hearing: Preliminary Plat for East View 11th Addition (Applicant: OZ Development, LLC)
• Discussion on the regulation of agri-tourism in Dilworth
• Review of building permits for March 2025

The commission voted to receive and file the building permits for March 2025. The motion was made by Steve Astrup, seconded by Chad Olson, and passed with eight ayes and zero nays. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved receipt and filing of March 2025 building permits (8-0)

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will vote on a request for a letter of support for the White Earth Nation's application to transfer 280.64 acres of land in Clay County into trust for tribal gaming and related initiatives. The council will also approve several items on the consent agenda, including a transient business license for Schroeder's at 303 HWY 10 West and extensions of existing licenses. Public hearings will be held for two unpaid utility bill assessments, and a discussion will be given on Highway 10 design progress and a new canopy for the municipal pool.

• Approve Transient Business License for Schroeder's at 303 HWY 10 West (May 1 – Aug 1 2025)
• Approve Massage Therapy License extension (expires May 11 2026)
• Approve Tobacco License extension for Farmers Union Oil Co. d/b/a Petro Serve USA #050 (expires Apr 13 2026)
• Consider new canopy for the Dilworth Municipal Pool
• Request letter of support for White Earth Nation's 280.64‑acre land‑trust transfer

The Dilworth City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and hired a new maintenance worker. It approved a $10,800 contract to replace the municipal pool canopy and accepted donations for the police and fire departments. The council also approved assessments for unpaid utility bills and authorized payment of April 28 bills. All motions passed 4‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized hire of maintenance worker Corey Feldt (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $10,800 pool canopy contract with G&J Awning (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $500 donation from UC Hope to Police Department (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $1,500 donation from BNSF Railway to Police Department (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $2,500 donation from MRGA to Fire Department (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $2,500 donation from CoBank to Fire Department (4 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Dilworth City Council approved the agenda for the April 28, 2025 special meeting. The motion was made by Julie Nash, seconded by David Steichen, and passed with four ayes and no nays. The council also adjourned the meeting after a discussion on community‑center design, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda by unanimous vote. It adopted the final plat for the Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association 20‑acre subdivision with utility easement and development agreement conditions, and approved a five‑year tax abatement for the Rail 10 Apartments project. Additional actions included a memorandum of understanding with Farmers Union Oil Company, funding for fire‑hall reconstruction, and pool roof reshingling using TIF dollars.

• Approved agenda and removed item 9B (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved final plat for Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved five‑year tax abatement for Rail 10 Apartments (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved MOU with Farmers Union Oil Company and authorized $3,600 payment (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Fire Hall Reconstruction pay request #15 for $298,303.69 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Fire Hall change orders totaling $63,654.30 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved pool roof reshingling quote and use of $8,900 TIF funds (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The Dilworth Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development plats: a preliminary plat for the East View 10th Addition at 900 Center Avenue East owned by Star Lite Properties, LLC, and a final plat for an approximately 20‑acre subdivision by Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association at the corner of 34th Street North and County Road 18. The commission will also consider extending the Conditional Use Permit for the Third Avenue Flats Project. Additional agenda items include a Comprehensive Plan check‑in and the receipt and filing of January 2025 building permits.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for East View 10th Addition (Lot 3, Block 1, 900 Center Avenue East) – Owner: Star Lite Properties, LLC
• Public hearing on final plat for approx. 20‑acre subdivision by Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association at 34th St N & County Rd 18
• Consideration of extension of Conditional Use Permit for the Third Avenue Flats Project
• Comprehensive Plan check‑in update
• Receive and file building permits for January 2025

The Dilworth Planning Commission approved its agenda and the March 5 meeting minutes. It recommended that the City Council approve the preliminary plat for Star Lite Properties and the final plat for Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association. The commission also authorized a six‑month extension for the Third Avenue Flats conditional use permit. Finally, it received and filed the building permits for January 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Recommended preliminary plat of Star Lite Properties to City Council (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Recommended final plat of Red River Valley Cooperative to City Council (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized six‑month extension for Third Avenue Flats PUD (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Received and filed January 2025 building permits (7 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will discuss a tax abatement agreement with Farmington North, LLC for the former VFW building, proposing a five‑year business tax reduction. Other agenda items include a MnDOT agency agreement for federal participation, approval of a Clay County highway project within city limits, a public hearing on an unpaid curb‑stop jetting invoice at 111 Main Street N, and the contract award to Tents & Events RentALL, Inc. for Loco Daze tents.

• Consider tax abatement agreement with Farmington North, LLC (former VFW Building) – five‑year business tax abatement
• Resolution 25-14: MnDOT Agency Agreement for Federal Participation (MnDOT Contract 1059494)
• Resolution 25-15: Approve Clay County Project within municipal limits (County State‑Aid Highway No. 45 – 7th St SE, 2nd Ave SE, Main St)
• Public Hearing: Resolution 25-18 on unpaid curb‑stop jetting invoice at 111 Main Street N – Soucey
• Approve Contract for Loco Daze (Tents & Events RentALL, Inc.)

The council unanimously approved a MnDOT agency agreement (Contract 1059494) to receive and distribute federal transportation grant funds. It also approved a five‑year commercial tax abatement for Farmington North, LLC totaling $7,244. The council gave final approval for Clay County’s State‑Aid Highway 45 project that runs through city streets. Additional unanimous actions included accepting three police department donations, designating public safety aid dollars, assessing an unpaid $525 curb‑stop invoice, and approving payment of March 24 bills.

• Approved five-year commercial tax abatement for Farmington North, LLC ($7,244 total) (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved MnDOT Agency Agreement for Federal Participation (MnDOT Contract 1059494) (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Clay County State‑Aid Highway 45 project within city limits (7th St SE, 2nd Ave SE, Main St) (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-12 accepting $200 donation from Karen Winter (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-13 accepting $200 donation from FM Asphalt (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-16 accepting $300 donation from Edeen Family Dentistry (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-17 designating Public Safety Aid dollars (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25-18 assessing $525 unpaid curb‑stop jetting invoice at 111 Main Street N (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Park Board

The Park Board will swear in new member Melanie Fylling and select 2025 officers. The board will discuss park programming, goal setting, and a National Fitness Campaign Grant for a fitness court.

• Swearing-in of new member Melanie Fylling
• Selection of 2025 Park Board Officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary)
• Discussion of National Fitness Campaign Grant for a Fitness Court
• Discussion of Farmers Market and 2025 Park Programming
• Review of Holiday Tree Lighting Event

Park Board

The Park Board will approve minutes from January and discuss updates on the Farmers Market, the Cottonwood Park reopening event, and Depot Building improvements. The meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 Park Board minutes
• Farmers Market update discussion
• Cottonwood Park (Re)Grand Opening event discussion
• Improvements at the Depot Building discussion
• Existing Park Reports and Assignments

City Council

The City Council will review payment requests and change orders for the Fire Hall reconstruction project. The body is also considering a three-year mental health services contract and a construction easement for 34th Street.

• Pay Request #14 and change orders for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
• Three-year mental health product/services contract with AlliConnect
• Memorandum of Understanding with Axis Clinicals, LLC for 34th Street Reconstruction easement
• Temporary Gaming Permit for Moorhead Crush Fast Pitch Association for March 29, 2025
• 2025 Contract with ASP of Moorhead, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the kickoff of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also receive and file building permits and review project updates.

• 2025 Comprehensive Plan Kickoff discussion

Planning Commission

The Dilworth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for an approximate 20‑acre subdivision at the corner of 34th Street North and County Road 18 (Parcel ID 23.034.0400, owned by Oberg, LLC). The commission will also receive an update on the 15th Avenue North Corridor Study. Building permits for December 2024 will be received and filed, and other project updates will be discussed.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for approx. 20‑acre subdivision at 34th St N & County Rd 18 (Parcel ID 23.034.0400, owner Oberg, LLC)
• Update on the 15th Avenue North Corridor Study
• Receive and file building permits for December 2024
• Agenda approval and approval of minutes from the Jan 2, 2025 meeting
• General project updates

City Council

The City Council will adopt a new five-year tax abatement policy and award a contract to Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center project. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding unpaid utility and roof repair assessments.

• Adoption of Five-Year Tax Abatement Policy
• Contract with Zerr Berg Architects for Community Center
• Public Hearing: Unpaid Roof Repair Invoice at 4 Center Avenue West
• Public Hearing: Unpaid Utility Bill at 111 Main Street N
• Public Hearing: Unpaid Utility Bill at 404 2nd Avenue NW

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will adopt a five-year tax abatement policy for commercial and industrial property (Resolution 25-09). It will hold a public hearing to award a five-year business tax abatement to OZ Development, LLC d.b.a. The Milton, LLC for a commercial building at 102 15th Street Northeast (Resolution 25-10). The council will also consider a contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center project and conduct several assessment hearings for unpaid roof repair and utility bills.

• Adopt Resolution 25-09: Five-Year Tax Abatement Policy for Commercial and Industrial Property
• Public Hearing on Resolution 25-10: Award five-year business tax abatement to OZ Development, LLC d.b.a. The Milton, LLC for 102 15th Street NE
• Consider contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project
• Public Hearing on Resolution 25-05: Unpaid roof repair invoice at 4 Center Avenue West
• Public Hearings on Resolutions 25-06, 25-07, 25-08: Unpaid utility bills at 111 Main Street N, 15 Dale Street, and 404 2nd Avenue NW

City Council

The council will adopt a five‑year tax‑abatement policy for commercial and industrial property (Resolution 25‑09). It will hold a public hearing on awarding a five‑year business tax abatement to OZ Development for a commercial building at 102 15th St NE (Resolution 25‑10). The meeting also includes consideration of a contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center project and several assessment hearings for unpaid utility bills and a roof‑repair invoice.

• Resolution 25‑09: Adoption of the Five‑Year Tax Abatement Policy for Commercial and Industrial Property
• Resolution 25‑10: Public hearing on awarding a five‑year business tax abatement to OZ Development for 102 15th St NE
• Consideration of contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project
• Assessment hearing for unpaid roof‑repair invoice at 4 Center Avenue West (Resolution 25‑05)
• Assessment hearings for unpaid utility bills at 111 Main Street N, 15 Dale Street, and 404 2nd Avenue NW (Resolutions 25‑06 to 25‑08)

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will adopt a five-year tax abatement policy for commercial and industrial property (Resolution 25-09) and hold a public hearing to award a five-year business tax abatement to a commercial building at 102 15th Street Northeast (Resolution 25-10). The council will consider a contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project. Several public hearings will address unpaid utility and roof repair assessments for specific properties. Routine items such as minutes approval, a proclamation, and bill payments will also be addressed.

• Adopt Resolution 25-09: Five-Year Tax Abatement Policy for Commercial and Industrial Property
• Public Hearing on Resolution 25-10: Award five-year business tax abatement for 102 15th St NE (OZ Development, LLC d.b.a. The Milton, LLC)
• Consider contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project
• Public Hearing on Resolution 25-05: Unpaid roof repair invoice at 4 Center Avenue West
• Public Hearing on Resolution 25-06: Unpaid utility bill at 111 Main Street N

City Council

The council will adopt a five‑year tax abatement policy for commercial and industrial property (Resolution 25‑09). It will hold a public hearing on awarding a five‑year business tax abatement to OZ Development, LLC (doing business as The Milton, LLC) for a commercial building at 102 15th Street NE (Resolution 25‑10). Additional items include a contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project and several public hearings on unpaid utility and roof repair invoices.

• Adopt Resolution 25‑09: Five‑Year Tax Abatement Policy for Commercial and Industrial Property
• Public hearing on Resolution 25‑10: award a five‑year business tax abatement to OZ Development, LLC (The Milton, LLC) for a commercial building at 102 15th St NE
• Consider contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project
• Public hearing on Resolution 25‑05: unpaid roof repair invoice at 4 Center Ave W (Jessica Manning & Noah Sperling)
• Public hearings on unpaid utility bills (Resolutions 25‑06, 25‑07, 25‑08) at 111 Main St N, 15 Dale St, and 404 2nd Ave NW

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a five-year tax abatement policy and a specific abatement for a building at 102 15th Street Northeast. Members will also consider a contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project and hold hearings on unpaid assessments.

• Resolution 25-09: Adoption of Five-Year Tax Abatement Policy for Commercial and Industrial Property
• Resolution 25-10: Five Year Business Tax Abatement for 102 15th Street Northeast (OZ Development, LLC)
• Contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project
• Public hearings for unpaid assessments at 4 Center Avenue West, 111 Main Street N, 15 Dale Street, and 404 2nd Avenue NW
• Government Communicators Day Proclamation

City Council

The City Council will adopt a new five-year tax abatement policy for commercial and industrial property and award a contract to Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center project. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding unpaid utility and roof repair assessments for several properties.

• Adoption of Five-Year Tax Abatement Policy for Commercial and Industrial Property
• Contract with Zerr Berg Architects for Community Center Project
• Public Hearing: Unpaid Roof Repair Invoice at 4 Center Avenue West
• Public Hearing: Unpaid Utility Bill at 111 Main Street N
• Public Hearing: Unpaid Utility Bill at 15 Dale Street

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will discuss a five-year tax abatement policy for commercial and industrial properties. The body is also considering a contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project. Additionally, several public hearings are scheduled regarding miscellaneous assessments for unpaid bills.

• Resolution 25-09: Adoption of the Five-Year Tax Abatement Policy for Commercial and Industrial Property
• Resolution 25-10: Five Year Business Tax Abatement for 102 15th Street Northeast (OZ Development, LLC)
• Contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project
• Public hearings for unpaid assessments at 4 Center Avenue West, 111 Main Street N, 15 Dale Street, and 404 2nd Avenue NW
• Government Communicators Day Proclamation

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a commercial tax abatement for 102 15th Street Northeast and several miscellaneous assessments for unpaid bills. The body will also consider a contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project and a five-year tax abatement policy for commercial and industrial property.

• Resolution 25-09: Five-Year Tax Abatement Policy for Commercial and Industrial Property
• Resolution 25-10: Five Year Business Tax Abatement for 102 15th Street Northeast (OZ Development, LLC)
• Contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project
• Public hearings for unpaid assessments at 4 Center Avenue West, 111 Main Street N, 15 Dale Street, and 404 2nd Avenue NW
• Government Communicators Day Proclamation

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a strategic planning exercise. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and agenda approval before the session concludes with adjournment.

• Strategic Planning Exercise
• Agenda Approval
• Roll Call

City Council

The council will consider a resolution to grant a five‑year business tax abatement to OZ Development, LLC (doing business as The Milton, LLC) for a commercial building at 102 15th Street Northeast. A five‑year tax abatement policy for commercial and industrial property will also be adopted. Additional items include a contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center project and several public‑hearing assessments for unpaid utility and roof repair invoices.

• Resolution 25-10: Award five‑year business tax abatement to OZ Development, LLC for 102 15th St NE
• Resolution 25-09: Adopt five‑year tax abatement policy for commercial and industrial property
• Contract with Zerr Berg Architects for the Community Center Project
• Public hearings on unpaid roof repair invoice at 4 Center Avenue West (Resolution 25-05)
• Public hearings on unpaid utility bills at 111 Main St N, 15 Dale St, and 404 2nd Ave NW

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will review and vote on a payment request for the ongoing Fire Hall Reconstruction. The council will also discuss a preliminary plat for a 20‑acre subdivision at 34th Street North and County Road 18, and consider a resolution authorizing temporary construction easements for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project. Additional items include hiring an architectural firm for the Community Center and several consent agenda approvals.

• Approve Pay Request #13 for the Fire Hall Reconstruction Project
• Consider Preliminary Plat of Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association for a 20‑acre subdivision at 34th Street North and County Road 18 (Parcel ID 23.034.0400)
• Resolution 25-04 authorizing temporary construction easements for the 34th Street Reconstruction Project
• Recommendation to hire an architectural/design firm for the Community Center Project
• Approve change orders and sub‑contractor agreements for the Fire Hall Reconstruction project

City Council

The Dilworth City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution 25-02 to approve properties for a two-year tax abatement program. The council will also consider accepting donations for the fire and police departments and review a corridor study for 8th Avenue North.

• Public Hearing: Resolution 25-02 regarding the Two (2) Year Tax Abatement Program
• 8th Avenue North Corridor Study
• Resolution 25-01: Accepting a donation from Holcim for the Fire Department
• Resolution 25-03: Accepting a donation from Essentia Health for the Police Department
• Change orders and pay request #2 for the Fire Hall Reconstruction and RRFB projects

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will swear in two new members and select its 2025 officers. The body will discuss land use planning for the 34th Street Business Corridor and receive an update on the 8th Avenue North Corridor Study.

• Swearing-in of Planning Commissioners Mike Rehder and Mark Sloan
• Discussion on Land Use Planning for 34th Street Business Corridor
• Update on 8th Avenue North Corridor Study
• Selection of 2025 Planning Commission Officers