Newauburn public meetings in 2025

City Council

The New Auburn City Council will consider several resolutions, including special assessments and a fee schedule for 2026, and will authorize the sale of city property. A second reading will be taken of Ordinance 410 concerning peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants and food vendors. The council will also discuss a property sale at 7443 7th Ave and a purchase agreement for 7234 7th Ave. Additional items include a 2026 personnel policy update and reports on various city departments.

• Resolution 20251208A – Special Assessments for 2026
• Resolution 20251208B – Authorizing Sale of Property
• Resolution 20251208C – Fee Schedule for 2026
• Ordinance 410 – Peddlers, Solicitors, Transient Merchants and Food Vendors (2nd reading)
• Sale of property at 7443 7th Ave and purchase agreement for 7234 7th Ave

The council approved a special assessment of $2,962.39 to property taxes and adopted the 2026 fee schedule, personnel appointments, wire payment authorization, and a peddler ordinance. It also increased city clerk and maintenance wages by 4% and approved payment of $16,098.42 in claims. Several items, including a property sale and a purchase agreement, were tabled for next month.

• Approved special assessment of $2,962.39 to property taxes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule as presented (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 personnel appointments (motion carried)
• Approved wire/automated bank payments (motion carried)
• Approved Peddler, Solicitors, Transient Merchants and Food Truck ordinance (motion carried)
• Increased city clerk and maintenance wages by 4% to $28.27 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims #70155-70172 totaling $16,098.42 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Tabled authorizing sale of property until next month

City Council

The City Council will consider a final tax levy and a new ordinance regarding peddlers and food vendors. The body will also hold a public hearing on one special assessment request and discuss updating zoning for tiny homes and storage containers.

• Resolution 20251110A Final Tax Levy
• Ordinance 410 regarding Peddlers, Solicitors, Transient Merchants and Food Vendors
• Public Hearing on one Special Assessment request
• Proposed zoning updates for tiny homes, shouses, storage containers, and hoop sheds
• Agreement for new Engineer and approval of New Auburn's share of STREAMS fees

The council approved the final tax levy for 2025‑2026 and accepted several financial agreements, including a $52,609 STREAMS contract and a $5,000 property purchase. It also changed the water/sewer statement due date, ended the HSA health plan, and waived the hall‑rental fee for Santa Day. Additional actions included adopting hall‑rental policy changes and approving $18,227.98 in claims payments.

• Approved final tax levy (motion carried)
• Accepted STREAMS agreement; city share $52,609.00 (5 yes)
• Approved development agreement to buy 7234 7th Ave for $5,000 (motion carried)
• Changed water/sewer statement due date to the 25th of each month (motion carried)
• Decided to discontinue the HSA health plan effective Dec 31 (motion carried)
• Waived hall rental fee and deposit for Santa Day (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims #70123‑70149 totaling $18,227.98 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted changes to Hall Rental Policy (motion carried)

City Council

The New Auburn City Council approved an agreement with SEH for $39,100 to develop a 20-year flow and load projection for the regional sewer project, and a separate $5,000 agreement for SEH to respond to USDA-RD comments on the water/wastewater/stormwater project. They also approved a $3,500 water tower inspection, a $5,500 used snow plow and sander purchase, and renewed a CD with 4M Fund. The peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants, and food vendors ordinance was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved SEH agreement for $39,100 for sewer flow/load projections (motion carried)
• Approved SEH agreement for $5,000 to reply to USDA-RD comments (motion carried)
• Approved $3,500 water tower inspection by KLM Engineering (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of used snow plow and sander for $5,500 from Darryl Chaplin (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of CD with 4M Fund for 548 days at 3.902% (motion carried)
• Waived hall rental fee for New Auburn Lions beef roast dinner (motion carried)
• Tabled peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants, and food vendors ordinance until next meeting
• Approved claims #70097-70114 for $17,287.59 plus normal monthly bills (5-0)

City Council

The New Auburn City Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including agreements for regional sewer and water projects, a water tower inspection, and the sale of city-owned land. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and claims, as well as updates on various projects.

• Agreement with SEH for next steps on STREAMS regional sewer project
• Second amendment to PER for USDA-RD water/wastewater/stormwater project
• KLM Engineering water tower inspection for $3,500
• Interest in city land at 7234 7th Ave
• Purchase of used plow and sander for $5,500 from Darryl Chaplin

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to adopt the proposed tax levy and a new ordinance regarding peddlers, solicitors, and food vendors. The body will also discuss a business subsidy policy and a potential land interest at 7451 7th Ave.

• Resolution 20250908A Adopting Proposed Tax Levy
• Ordinance regarding Peddlers, Solicitors, Transient Merchants and Food Vendors
• Business Subsidy Policy
• Interest in city land at 7451 7th Ave
• Fire Mutual Aid Agreement report

The council approved the proposed 2026 tax levy. It also approved the fire department’s mutual aid agreement, authorized payment of $21,541.68 in outstanding claims, and permitted the New Auburn Lions Club to attach its sign to the city sign. The ordinance for peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants and food vendors was tabled for a future workshop, and the business subsidy policy was postponed until next month.

• Approved 2026 tax levy (motion carried)
• Approved Fire Mutual Aid Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims #70059‑70079 totaling $21,541.68 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Allowed New Auburn Lions Club to attach its sign to the city sign (motion carried)
• Approved minutes for August meeting (motion carried)
• Tabled ordinance on peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants and food vendors (postponed to next meeting)
• Tabled Business Subsidy Policy (postponed until next month)
• No action taken on STREAMS, SEH, lead and copper, MuniBilling, JD5 Ditch

City Council

The provided text is a city newsletter rather than a formal meeting agenda. It announces utility rate increases effective August 1, 2025, and a July 14, 2025, ordinance regarding utility billing and meter access.

• Water rate increase of 2% ($.37) to 19.11 per 1000 gallons
• Sewer rate increase of 2% ($.40) to $20.88 per 1000 gallons
• Storm water flat rate increase of $.25 to $9.00 per month
• Ordinance 105C establishing fines up to $1,000 for obstructing water meter access
• Ordinance 105C granting authority to discontinue water service after 30 days notice for lack of meter access

The New Auburn City Council approved a routine maintenance agreement with Sibley County for CSAH 29 at a cost of $7,771.98. They also approved the purchase of a poll pad for $430, with the township buying a second one, and approved paying claims totaling $37,542.28. The Business Subsidy Policy was tabled until next month, and several items, including STREAMS, SEH, and RS Fiber, saw no action.

• Approved CSAH 29 maintenance agreement for $7,771.98
• Approved poll pad purchase for $430 (township to buy second)
• Approved claims #70032-70055 for $37,542.28 (5-0)
• Approved July claims #70005-70029 for $32,908.52 (5-0)
• Tabled Business Subsidy Policy until next month
• Approved sewer credit for Martin LaGrow's water leak
• Approved minutes of July meeting
• Approved State of MN Joint Powers Agreement (Resolution 20250811A)

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading of the Utility Billing and Collection ordinance and a new Business Subsidy Policy. Members will also discuss potential water and sewer rate increases and a building permit for Jake Properties.

• Ordinance 105C: Policy and Procedure for Utility Billing and Collection (2nd reading)
• Proposed water and sewer rates increase
• Building permit for Jake Properties
• Resolution 20250714A: MMB application for improvements
• New Auburn Softball event license for July 26-27th

The council approved a 2% increase in water and sewer rates, setting water at $19.11 and sewer at $20.88 per 2,000 gallons, and added a flat storm‑water fee of $9. It also approved a permit and setback variance for a duplex at 9297 3rd Street, transferred $50,000 from the checking to the savings account, accepted a donation for the fire department, and adopted a new utility‑billing ordinance. The business‑subsidy policy was tabled for further information, and the council authorized payment of $29,616.28 in outstanding claims.

• Water and sewer rates increased 2% to $19.11 and $20.88 respectively, storm‑water fee $9 (motion carried)
• Permit and setback variance approved for duplex at 9297 3rd Street (motion carried)
• Transfer of $50,000 from checking to savings account approved (motion carried)
• Donation from Larry and Debra Podratz accepted for fire department (motion carried)
• Ordinance 105C for utility billing and collection adopted (motion carried)
• Payment of claims #70004‑70024 totaling $29,616.28 approved (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• New Auburn Softball event license for July 26‑27 accepted (motion carried)
• Business Subsidy Policy tabled pending more information

City Council

The New Auburn City Council will discuss several items, including a proposed increase in water and sewer rates and the renewal of liquor licenses for Backwoods and Curly. The council will also consider an ordinance on utility billing and collection (Ordinance 105C) and adopt resolutions recognizing donations from local individuals and organizations. Additional updates on streams, municipal billing, and a regional project participation are also on the agenda.

• Liquor license renewal for Backwoods and Curly (off‑sale, on‑sale, Sunday)
• Proposed water and sewer rates increase
• Ordinance 105C: Policy and Procedure for Utility Billing and Collection
• Resolutions adopting donations from New Auburn Lions, Marian Frauendienst, and Daniel and Leisha Klima
• Update on streams and municipal billing

The council approved payment of $39,642.08 for insurance claims and authorized related payroll and tax disbursements. It also approved grant funding for fire department pagers and a charging station, accepted several donations, and renewed liquor licenses for Backwoods Bar and Curly’s. Additional approvals included a $4,000 purchase of a dehumidifier for the water treatment plant.

• Approved $39,642.08 insurance claim payments (claims #69960-69990) (5-0)
• Approved payroll and tax payments for May (5-0)
• Approved $3,500 grant for fire department pagers
• Approved purchase of charging station and batteries using DNR grant and Fire Relief funds
• Approved $2,161.77 donation from New Auburn Lions
• Approved liquor license renewal for Backwoods Bar (off‑sale, on‑sale, Sunday)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Curly’s (off‑sale, on‑sale, Sunday)
• Approved $4,000 purchase of dehumidifier for water treatment plant

City Council

The City Council will review a building permit for 7451 7th Ave and an event license for HILCC. The meeting includes reports on fire department grants and discussions regarding post office flooring and a trailer park storm shelter.

• Fire department grants: $3,500 from McLeod Co-op and up to $5,000 MN DNR matching grant
• Building permit request for 7451 7th Ave
• Event license for HILCC June 6-7th
• Proposed replacement of Post Office flooring
• April claims paid in the amount of $24,731.35

The council approved several operational items, including ordering gravel, repairing post‑office flooring, and accepting a $3,500 donation for fire‑department safety equipment. It also approved a septic‑system design for a new property, an event license for the HILCC festival, and the Lions Club’s tree and park‑equipment donations. Financial motions passed, authorizing $20,170.35 in claims payments and related payroll and tax disbursements. All motions carried with unanimous votes where tallies were recorded.

• Approved April meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Ordered 15 loads of gravel for the city (motion carried)
• Replaced back entry way flooring in the post office (motion carried)
• Accepted $3,500 donation from McLeod Cooperative for fire‑department safety equipment (motion carried)
• Accepted septic system design for property parcel #36.0257.000 (motion carried)
• Approved event license for HILCC June 6‑7, 2025 (motion carried)
• Accepted Lions Club tree donation and approved city water use for the trees (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims #69929‑69954 totaling $20,170.35 (5‑0 vote)

City Council

The New Auburn City Council approved three data practices policies, hired R&R Excavating for a $1,250 water line material inspection, and granted event licenses for July 3rd and 4th. They also approved monthly claims totaling $24,338.36. Several items were discussed but no action was taken, including the STREAMS grant update and a street vacation public hearing scheduled for June 8th.

• Approved Data Practices Policy regarding Public Data
• Approved Data Subject Rights and Policy
• Approved Nonpublic, Private and Confidential Data, Data Inventory
• Hired R&R Excavating to dig and verify water line material for $1,250
• Approved event license for HILCC on July 4th
• Approved event license for Fire Relief on July 3rd
• Approved claims #70310-70334 for $24,338.36
• Approved minutes for April meeting and Local Board of Appeal & Equalization

City Council

The New Auburn Board of Appeal and Equalization is meeting to review whether taxable property was properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to decide if corrections are needed. Property owners who believe their valuation or classification is incorrect may appear before the board to request a correction, which is a required step before appealing to the county board.

• Public hearing on property assessments affecting 2026 tax payments
• Board will review and correct property valuations or classifications if needed
• Meeting at New Auburn City Office, 8303 - 8th Avenue, New Auburn, MN 55366

City Council

The New Auburn City Council approved a $3,835 mosquito management contract for four treatments, renewed a certificate of deposit for 15 months, and allowed the New Auburn Lions to store equipment in the city shed. They also approved paying claims totaling $23,804.35 and other monthly bills. Several items were discussed without action, including the STREAMS project and RS Fiber meeting.

• Approved 4 mosquito treatments for $3,835 (motion carried)
• Renewed CD for 15 months (motion carried)
• Allowed New Auburn Lions to store Lions belongings in city shed (motion carried)
• Approved paying claims #69901-69927 for $23,804.35 plus normal monthly bills (5-0)
• Approved March claims and payroll payments (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March meeting (motion carried)
• Authorized Bobbi to attend free Minnesota Paid Leave class on May 19 (motion carried)

City Council

The New Auburn City Council approved several items, including a new water billing program (Muni Billing) at an estimated one-time cost of $3,700 and $2,290.80 per year, and accepted a $1 bid from John Schutte to remove a garage on city property. The council also approved a building permit variance for Scott Nicolay, the 2024 city audit, and changes to the fire policy (volunteer to paid on-call). A discussion about a new pickup, snow plow, and sander was tabled until next month.

• Approved Muni Billing water program (~$3,700 one-time + ~$2,290.80/yr)
• Accepted $1 bid from John Schutte to remove garage on city property
• Approved building permit variance for Scott Nicolay (shed/garage placement)
• Approved 2024 city audit as presented
• Approved fire policy change from volunteer to paid on-call firefighters
• Approved replacing electrical boxes for Christmas decorations
• Waived hall rental fees for four community events
• Approved attorney contact with trailer park owner/renter about permits and nuisance

City Council

The council approved a motion to reclassify fire department members from volunteers to paid-on-call employees starting January 1, 2025, with a $20 stipend per call or training day/event, excluding initial training. They also approved the 2026 fire department budget of $57,990, purchased flood equipment, and approved licenses for HILCC. Several items were tabled or had no action due to absent parties.

• Approved new firefighter Derrick Schmidt (motion carried)
• Reclassified firefighters to paid-on-call employees with $20 stipend per call/training (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 fire department budget of $57,990 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 4 water barricades (~$600), 1 trash pump (~$900), and 6 reflective cones ($23 each)
• Approved consumption and display license for HILCC (motion carried)
• Approved beer event license for HILCC fish fry (motion carried)
• Approved $14,100 sewer credit for Jamie Collin water leak (motion carried)
• Approved paying claims #69848-69867 for $29,732.48 (5-0)