Winona public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 proposed property tax levy and budget. Additional items include liquor and massage therapy licenses, a sidewalk replacement project completion, and a MnDOT construction agreement.

• 2022 Proposed Property Tax Levy and Budget
• Visit Winona 2022 Proposed Budget
• On-sale liquor licenses for Zaza’s Pub & Pizzeria
• Dreaming of Ice event license agreement
• 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Project completion

The Winona City Council unanimously adopted the 2022 final property tax levy and budget, despite concerns about staff reductions, particularly to the Alternative Response Team. The council also approved several other items, including liquor and massage licenses, a license agreement for the 'Dreaming of Ice' event, and various resolutions. All votes were unanimous except for the marina lease extension, where one member abstained.

• Adopted 2022 final property tax levy and budget (unanimous)
• Approved Visit Winona 2022 proposed budget (unanimous)
• Approved on-sale liquor licenses for Zaza's Pub & Pizzeria (unanimous)
• Approved massage therapy licenses (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement for 'Dreaming of Ice' event (unanimous)
• Authorized Baker Tilly contract amendment using ARP funds (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT cooperative agreement for Mankato Avenue project (unanimous)
• Approved Winona Marina lease extension (unanimous, one abstention)

City Council

The Winona City Council will consider a range of routine items, including licenses, appointments, and project certifications. A notable action is directing staff to terminate the Alternative Response Team agreement with HVMHC. The council will also vote on accepting a state urban forest grant and approving the final plat for the Winona Mall subdivision.

• Terminate Alternative Response Team agreement with HVMHC
• Accept State Urban Forest Resilience Grant
• Approve final plat for Winona Mall Subdivision
• Certify polling places for 2022 elections
• Approve temporary wine & malt liquor license for Great River Shakespeare Festival

The Council heard that the 2022 final budget will be adopted at the next meeting, with several city positions held open and filled by part-time staff. The Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including a license agreement for portable restrooms, appointments to the Human Rights Commission and Heritage Preservation Commission, a temporary liquor license for Great River Shakespeare Festival, a no-parking zone on Second Street, a pole shed license for Bruce and Linda Reed, a sign request, a donation from Jerry Raddatz, and the 2022 Minnesota City Participation Program. The Council also accepted the State Urban Forest Resilience Grant, certified polling places for 2022 elections, approved the Winona Mall Subdivision plat, and directed staff to terminate the Alternative Response Team agreement with HVMHC.

• Approved license agreement for portable restrooms
• Approved appointment to Human Rights Commission
• Approved temporary wine & malt liquor license for Great River Shakespeare Festival
• Introduced ordinance for no parking/loading zone on Second Street
• Amended and authorized license agreement for pole shed at 1128 East 5th Street
• Approved sign request
• Confirmed appointment to Heritage Preservation Commission
• Adopted resolution accepting donation from Jerry Raddatz

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an interim use permit for a tourist home at 224 East Sarnia Street and the final plat for the Winona Mall subdivision, with recommended motions to approve both. The commission will also discuss initiating a rezoning and consider its permitted uses. The meeting includes approval of the October 25, 2021 minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing: Interim Use Permit for tourist home at 224 East Sarnia Street
• Public hearing: Final plat for Winona Mall Subdivision (case 21-952-2021-0102C)
• Discussion: Planning Commission initiation of rezoning and permitted uses
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021

The Winona Planning Commission approved the minutes from October 25, 2021, and unanimously approved a Tourist Home Interim Use Permit for 224 East Sarnia Street and the final plat for the Winona Mall Subdivision. The commission also discussed a potential rezoning but took no action, with concerns raised about compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and existing uses.

• Approved the minutes from the October 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Approved the Tourist Home Interim Use Permit for 224 East Sarnia Street (unanimous).
• Approved the Winona Mall Subdivision Final Plat (unanimous).
• Discussed but took no action on initiating a rezoning; no motion was made.

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to consider several routine and notable items, including an annexation request, agreements with Borkowski Towing for police and inspections, participation in the national opioid settlement, and a code amendment for storm sewers. The agenda also includes reappointments, permits, and land use agreements.

• Annexation request from Sonnek & Nelson forwarded to Wilson Township Board
• Agreements with Borkowski Towing for Police and Inspections Departments
• MnDOT easement acquisition for Mankato Avenue Project
• Chapter 67 Municipal Storm Sewer System code edit
• Resolution to participate in National Opioid Settlement

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including liquor license applications, stop sign requests, and resolutions for airport maintenance and a road project. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with parking ordinance changes and a report from the Heritage Preservation Commission.

• Off-sale 3.2% malt liquor license for I-Mart Stores
• Temporary wine and malt liquor licenses for Hurry Back Productions
• Stop sign requests on King Street, Howard Street, and a 4-way stop at Broadway and Baker (denial recommended)
• State aid agreement for airport maintenance and operation
• Jaybee Drive Phase 2 project certification of completion and final estimate

The Winona City Council denied a request for a 4-way stop at Broadway and Baker Street, with Council Member Eyden voting no. The council also approved several licenses, including an off-sale malt liquor license for I-Mart Stores, temporary wine and malt liquor licenses for Hurry Back Productions, and a premises permit for lawful gambling for the Goodview Winona Hockey Association. Additionally, the council introduced ordinances for stop signs on King and Howard Streets, approved a MnDOT limited use permit for a 'Welcome to Winona' sign, and authorized a state aid agreement for airport maintenance. The meeting was largely routine, with no major policy changes.

• Denied request for 4-way stop at Broadway and Baker (6-1, Eyden no)
• Introduced ordinance for stop sign on King Street (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for stop sign on Howard Street (unanimous)
• Approved off-sale 3.2% malt liquor license for I-Mart Stores (unanimous)
• Approved temporary wine and malt liquor licenses for Hurry Back Productions (unanimous)
• Approved premises permit for lawful gambling for Goodview Winona Hockey Association (unanimous)
• Adopted MnDOT limited use permit for Welcome to Winona sign (unanimous)
• Authorized state aid agreement for airport maintenance and operation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss whether to initiate a rezoning. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the rezoning discussion as the only substantive item.

• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2021
• Discussion on Planning Commission initiation of rezoning

The Winona Planning Commission discussed a petition from property owners to rezone land along Mobile Drive, which would require a land use map amendment. No formal action was taken; instead, the commission agreed to have staff conduct outreach to property owners in and around the proposed boundary before any initiation of rezoning. The meeting also included approval of the previous minutes and a farewell to Commissioner Olson.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Deferred action on Mobile Drive rezoning petition pending staff outreach to property owners
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to hold required public hearings on sidewalk and utility assessments, and to hear an appeal of a Heritage Preservation Commission decision regarding an Erberts and Gerberts sign. The council will also consider appointments, a malt liquor license, a resolution welcoming Afghan refugees, several parking ordinance changes, and the designation of an interim city manager.

• Public hearings on 2021 sidewalk and miscellaneous utilities assessments
• Appeal of Heritage Preservation Commission decision on Erberts and Gerberts sign
• Resolution to welcome refugees from Afghanistan
• Parking changes: 10-minute and 30-minute parking on Johnson Street, handicapped parking on Franklin Street and Johnson Street, unloading zone on Fifth Street
• Designation of Assistant City Manager Chad Ubl to perform duties of City Manager

The Winona City Council voted 4-3 to adopt a resolution welcoming refugees from Afghanistan, after a motion to deny the resolution and send it back to staff failed. The council also affirmed the Heritage Preservation Commission's denial of a sign appeal for Erberts and Gerberts, approved levy assessments for sidewalk and utility projects, and confirmed appointments to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted resolution to welcome refugees from Afghanistan (4-3)
• Affirmed Heritage Preservation Commission denial of Erberts and Gerberts sign appeal
• Adopted levy assessments for 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Adopted levy assessments for 2021 Miscellaneous Utilities Project (unanimous)
• Approved off-sale 3.2% malt liquor license for Kwik Trip (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinances for parking changes on Johnson, Franklin, and Fifth Streets (unanimous)
• Designated Assistant City Manager Chad Ubl to perform duties of City Manager (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from September 27, 2021, and to discuss the initiation of a rezoning. No specific property or details are provided in the agenda. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2021
• Discussion on Planning Commission initiation of rezoning

The Winona Planning Commission discussed a staff proposal to rezone two half blocks on 4th Street between Olmstead and Wilson from I-1 industrial to R-2 or R-3 residential, which would allow a short-term rental to continue operating. After discussion, the commission reached a general consensus to wait for the Comprehensive Plan Update process before pursuing the rezoning. No formal action was taken on the rezoning. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting and noted Commissioner Olson's upcoming departure.

• Approved minutes of September 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Deferred rezoning of 4th Street blocks until Comprehensive Plan Update (consensus, no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:23 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to handle routine business including reappointments, licenses, street closures, and ordinance corrections. They will also consider applying for a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant to nominate the Lake Park Bandshell to the National Register of Historic Places, and authorize an agreement for the We Are Water exhibit.

• Reappointments to Citizens Environmental Quality Committee and Merit Board
• Massage therapy licenses approval
• Street closure requests for Katie's Place, Winona Main Street Halloween, and Dine Out Downtown
• Ordinance corrections for Franklin Street vacation, stop signs on Kansas Street at King Street, and reserved city parking
• License agreement for 'Storm the Day' event

The Winona City Council held a routine meeting with no public hearings or unfinished business. All items on the agenda were approved unanimously, including reappointments, licenses, street closures, ordinance introductions, and a consent agenda covering rezoning on Sugar Loaf Road, handicapped parking designations, and 2022 city service fees. The council also directed staff to apply for a grant to nominate the Lake Park Bandshell to the National Register of Historic Places and authorized an agreement for the We Are Water exhibit.

• Confirmed reappointments to Citizens Environmental Quality Committee (unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointment to Merit Board (unanimous)
• Approved massage therapy licenses (unanimous)
• Approved street closure requests for Katie's Place, Winona Main Street, and Dine Out Downtown (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinances for Franklin Street vacation correction, stop signs on Kansas Street at King Street, and updated parking spaces reserved for city (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement for 'Storm the Day' event (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant for Lake Park Bandshell nomination (unanimous)
• Authorized We Are Water Exhibit host agreement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from September 13, 2021, and to hold a public hearing regarding 610 Prairie Island Road. The agenda includes a resolution and attachment for this property, but no other business is listed. The meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2021, at 4:30 PM in City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing for 610 Prairie Island Road
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2021
• Resolution and attachment for 610 Prairie Island Road

The Winona Planning Commission approved an Interim Use Permit for a non-owner occupied single-family property at 610 Prairie Island Road, allowing the applicant to operate a short-term rental. The decision was unanimous. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting and discussed upcoming officer elections.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for short-term rental at 610 Prairie Island Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including the 2022 budget and tax levy, a proposed fee ordinance, and multiple assessment resolutions for sidewalk and utility projects. The agenda also includes rezoning requests, health insurance plan approvals, and various permits and appointments.

• 2022 Budget and Tax Levy resolution
• Proposed Fee Ordinance for 2022
• May Rezoning: R-2 and B-2 to B-3 at 1255, 1258, and 1265 Sugar Loaf Road
• Refunding Revenue Note for Winona Health
• Transit grant applications for bus replacements and bus garage insulation

The City Council approved the 2022 budget and certified a 5.2% tax levy increase to the County Auditor. The budget was approved with a vote of 5-2, with Council Members Eyden and Moeller voting no. All other items on the agenda were approved unanimously, including health insurance plans, a rezoning, and various assessments.

• Approved 2022 budget with 5.2% tax levy increase (5-2, Eyden and Moeller no)
• Approved 2022 health insurance recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 ancillary benefits (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for 2022 dental insurance coverage and rates (unanimous)
• Approved Fine Arts Commission grant guidelines and program implementation (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions ordering assessments for 2021 sidewalk and utility projects (unanimous)
• Approved transit grant applications for bus replacements and garage insulation (unanimous)
• Authorized $48,000 Engage Winona contract for Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission meets to approve prior minutes and hold a public hearing on an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a tourist home at 1101 Sugar Loaf Road. The agenda includes a review document, a resolution, and the application by Wark. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on 1101 Sugar Loaf Road Tourist Home IUP
• Review of IUP application by Wark
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2021

The Winona Planning Commission approved an Interim Use Permit for an owner-occupied duplex at 1101 Sugar Loaf Road, with covered bicycle parking in the garage to meet parking requirements. The public hearing had no speakers. The commission also approved the August 23, 2021 minutes and discussed upcoming officer nominations and a low-income housing project at Sarnia Street.

• Approved August 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for 1101 Sugar Loaf Road tourist home (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:37 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to consider a mix of public hearings, requests, and new business. Key items include vacating part of Franklin Street, an appeal of a Board of Adjustment decision, several temporary licenses and event requests, and multiple agreements and grants. The agenda also includes routine items like reappointments and consent agenda approvals.

• Vacate northerly portion of Franklin Street (Bay State Milling)
• Appeal of Board of Adjustment decision – Mitchell Walch, 51 Riverview Dr
• Temporary wine and malt liquor licenses for Hurry Back Productions
• Joint Powers Agreements with Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
• DNR Shade Tree Bonding Grant acceptance

The City Council voted unanimously to overrule the Board of Adjustment and extend the term of a height variance for a project by Mitchell Walch for one year, expiring November 22, 2022. The extension was granted due to project delays from increased lumber costs and interest from another developer. The Council also introduced ordinances to vacate part of Franklin Street and add handicapped parking on Johnson and King Streets, and approved several licenses, agreements, and resolutions.

• Introduced ordinance to vacate the northerly portion of Franklin Street (Bay State Milling).
• Overruled the Board of Adjustment and extended the height variance for Mitchell Walch's project to November 22, 2022.
• Confirmed a reappointment to the Human Rights Commission.
• Approved temporary wine and malt liquor licenses for Hurry Back Productions.
• Approved a sign request, a Dine Out Downtown request, and a Color Dash 5k agreement.
• Introduced ordinances to add handicapped parking on Johnson Street and King Street, and stop signs on Kansas Street at King Street.
• Adopted resolutions for Joint Powers Agreements with the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, an updated MnDOT permit, and Riverview Drive project completion.
• Authorized agreements for a DNR shade tree grant, a Community Forestry Corps member, and the WSU Bridges Program license.

City Council

The Winona City Council met on August 27, 2021, and the main action was a vote on a resolution to rescind the local emergency declaration and face-covering requirements. The recommended motion to rescind carried with Council Members Young, Alexander, Borzyskowski, and Repinski voting aye, and Mayor Sherman and Council Members Moeller and Eyden voting no. The rest of the agenda was procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Vote to rescind local emergency declaration and indoor mask requirement
• Resolution declaring local emergency (attached, dated 2021)
• Resolution rescinding emergency regulations (attached, dated 2021)
• Mayor's Proclamation for Emergency dated 08-25-21
• Communications from Kris Ehresmann and Gundersen Health Systems on masks

The Winona City Council voted 4-3 to rescind the local emergency declaration, which had required face coverings in indoor public spaces. The motion carried with Council Members Young, Alexander, Borzyskowski, and Repinski voting aye, and Mayor Sherman and Council Members Moeller and Eyden voting no. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Rescinded local emergency declaration and indoor mask requirement (4-3)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission meets to approve prior minutes and hold a public hearing on a request to rezone property from R-2 and B-2 to B-3, located on May Sugar Loaf Road. A recommended motion to approve the rezone is on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise routine.

• Public hearing on rezone request R-2 & B-2 to B-3 at May Sugar Loaf Road
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2021

The Winona Planning Commission unanimously approved a request to rezone three parcels along Sugar Loaf Road from R-2 and B-2 to B-3, aligning with surrounding zoning and the 2007 Comprehensive Plan. The applicant, Mr. May, stated the change supports ongoing commercial use. The commission also approved the August 9, 2021 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved rezone of three parcels along Sugar Loaf Road from R-2 and B-2 to B-3 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold its regular meeting with several public hearings and new business items. Key actions include setting a public hearing for a Franklin Street vacation, adopting a resolution for an assessments hearing, approving a library easement, selecting a comprehensive plan consultant, and introducing a micromobility ordinance. The consent agenda includes multiple parking and bus-related ordinances and a bus fare increase.

• Request to vacate northern portion of Franklin Street; public hearing set for September 7
• Resolution to levy assessments for unpaid charges; hearing date to be set
• Easement for library adjacent to Main Square Annex (Washington Crossing)
• 2022 Comprehensive Plan consultant recommendation (HKGI contract)
• Ordinance amendment addressing micromobility (motorized scooters and bikes)

The Winona City Council unanimously approved several routine items, including appointments to the Fine Arts Commission, temporary liquor licenses for Hurry Back Productions and Habitat for Humanity, a sign schedule, an easement for the library, and a consultant recommendation for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan. The Council also set public hearings for a street vacation and an ordinance amendment on micromobility, and approved a consent agenda covering parking ordinances, bus fare increases, and a claim against the city. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative actions.

• Approved Fine Arts Commission appointments (unanimous)
• Approved temporary wine and malt liquor license for Hurry Back Productions (unanimous)
• Approved temporary wine and malt liquor license for Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Approved sign schedule (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sept. 7 on vacation of northern portion of Franklin Street (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to set public hearing for assessment levies (unanimous)
• Approved library easement adjacent to Main Square Annex (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of 2022 Comprehensive Plan consultant recommendation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission is meeting to approve the July 26, 2021 minutes and review the 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP review is the main substantive item, with attached documents for reference. Other business and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2021
• Review of 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with attached CIP Item and CIP Book documents

The Planning Commission reviewed the 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as required by state statute, with no action taken. The CIP is a fluid document and will return for action on September 13, 2021. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 26, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program; no action taken, will return for action on September 13, 2021

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to act on a range of items, including awarding a contract for Broadway Street corridor improvements, approving several street parking and loading zone changes on Wabasha Street and 2nd Street, and updating transit routes, fares, and bus stop ordinances. The agenda also includes multiple grant applications, a software upgrade for Parks and Recreation, and several routine requests such as temporary liquor licenses and street closures.

• Award bid for Broadway Street Corridor Improvements (pedestrian improvement project)
• Renew Winona State University transit service agreement and approve transit route changes
• Introduce ordinances for school zone, loading, 20-minute, and handicapped parking on Wabasha Street; loading zone on 2nd Street
• Approve Clean Water Fund and EAB tree grant applications
• Approve Parks and Recreation software upgrade (CivicRec)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 14, 2021, and to hold a public hearing on the Burros Land Disturbance Activity Permit Application. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing on Burros Land Disturbance Activity Permit Application
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2021

The Winona Planning Commission unanimously approved a Land Disturbance Activity Permit for Mr. Burros to remove approximately 40 trees from his property, with logging to be done by Alex Langen Logging Service. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the comprehensive plan consultant contract is still under review.

• Approved Land Disturbance Activity Permit for Burros property (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including multiple street closure requests, appointments, and ordinance introductions for stop signs and handicap parking. They will also discuss new business such as a grant application for the Bluffs Traverse trail, a trail easement, and a consultant recommendation for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes a consent agenda with minutes, a mobile food unit ordinance amendment, and a claim against the city.

• Appointment to the Planning Commission
• Street closure requests for Hamilton, North Baker, Carimona, and King Streets, plus a block party by Chi Alpha
• Ordinance to add stop signs on Bierce and Hilbert Streets at 3rd Street
• Ordinance to add handicap parking stalls on Cal Fremling Parkway
• Authorize contract with HKGI for 2022 Comprehensive Plan

The Winona City Council met on July 19, 2021, and unanimously approved all items on the agenda. Key actions included confirming a Planning Commission appointment, approving multiple street closure requests, introducing ordinances for stop signs and handicap parking stalls, authorizing a letter of interest for the We Are Water exhibit, adopting a resolution for a Legacy Grant application, authorizing negotiation of a trail easement, and directing staff to create a contract with HKGI for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan. The consent agenda, including minutes, a mobile food unit ordinance amendment, and a claim by Tim Tucker, was also approved.

• Confirmed Planning Commission appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Hamilton Street closure request (unanimous)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity street closure request (unanimous)
• Approved Poot's Tavern street closure request (unanimous)
• Approved Chi Alpha block party request (unanimous)
• Approved King Street closure request (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for stop signs on Bierce and Hilbert Streets at 3rd Street (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for handicap parking stalls on Cal Fremling Parkway (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will consider awarding contracts for the West Lake Boulevard bridge replacement, the 2021 sidewalk project, and tree and brush site operations. They will also discuss adopting a resolution for American Rescue Plan Act grant funds, amending the food truck ordinance, and approving various licenses and requests.

• Award contract for West Lake Boulevard bridge replacement
• Award contract for 2021 sidewalk project
• Award contract for tree and brush site operations
• Adopt resolution for American Rescue Plan Act grant
• Amend food truck ordinance

The Winona City Council approved contracts for the West Lake Boulevard bridge replacement, the 2021 sidewalk project, and tree and brush site operations, the latter over two dissenting votes. It denied a request for a 4-way stop at 5th and Kansas Streets. The council also approved multiple temporary liquor licenses, reappointments, and other routine items.

• Approved bridge replacement contract on West Lake Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 sidewalk project contract (unanimous)
• Approved tree and brush site operations contract (5-2, Borzyskowski and Repinski dissenting)
• Denied request for 4-way stop at 5th & Kansas Streets (4-3)
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for WIFA, Big Muddy Brew N Que, Cotter Schools, and Peter's Biergarten (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Heritage Preservation Commission and appointment to Citizens Environmental Quality Committee (unanimous)
• Approved block party street closure and rescheduled Steamboat Days car show (unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Act grant resolution (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including an amended business assistance/subsidy for BCS Automotive Enterprises, LLC, a contract for a public safety building space needs study, and several liquor license renewals and permits. The agenda also includes street changes, event requests, and contract awards for road materials.

• Amended Business Assistance/Subsidy to BCS Automotive Enterprises, LLC
• Contract with BKV Group for Public Safety Building Space Needs Study
• Liquor license renewals and new licenses for Lucky's on Third and IMart
• Request for stop signs on Mill Street at Olmstead and Grand
• Award of contracts for asphaltic and bituminous materials

The Winona City Council approved an amended business assistance/subsidy for BCS Automotive Enterprises, LLC, and renewed liquor licenses for 2021, including new licenses for Lucky's on Third and IMart. It also approved several permits and requests, including a premises permit for lawful gambling for Warrior Club, Inc., and a request to close Lake Park Drive for Wincraft, Inc. The council denied a request for stop signs on Mill Street at Olmstead and Grand Streets, and introduced an ordinance to remove parking stalls on Mark Street. It also approved contracts for asphaltic and bituminous materials, a space needs study for a future public safety building, and a letter of support for MWF Properties' 51 Riverview Drive development.

• Approved amended business assistance/subsidy to BCS Automotive Enterprises, LLC
• Approved liquor license renewals for 2021 contingent on required documents
• Approved on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for Lucky's on Third
• Approved off-sale 3.2% malt liquor license for IMart
• Denied request for stop signs on Mill Street at intersections with Olmstead and Grand Streets
• Introduced ordinance for parking stall removal on Mark Street
• Approved contract with BKV Group for space needs study for future public safety building
• Approved letter of support for MWF Properties 51 Riverview Drive development

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 203 1/2 East Broadway Tourist Home IUP. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 24, 2021.

• Public Hearing: 203 1/2 East Broadway Tourist Home IUP
• Approval of Minutes: May 24, 2021

The Winona Planning Commission unanimously approved an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a basement unit at 203 1/2 East Broadway to be used as a tourist home (short-term rental). The property is currently a duplex, and the change converts the basement from a long-term unit to a short-term rental. The commission also discussed the impact of building heights on river views, but took no action on that topic.

• Approved IUP Resolution #21-3 for tourist home at 203 1/2 East Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Project and preliminary assessment roll, then consider approving a resolution to advertise for bids. The council will also vote on several liquor license renewals and new applications, a massage therapy license, a Fine Arts Commission appointment, a license agreement for Hurry Back Productions, and an ordinance to add a 1-hour parking zone on West 5th Street. Other items include a request for 4-way stops at 7th & High Forest and 8th & High Forest, an agreement with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for an Alternative Response Group, and consent for a tax abatement for Water's Edge Apartments LLC.

• Public hearing and resolution to advertise for bids for 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Project
• Liquor license renewals and new applications (Heirloom Seasonal Bistro, Sliced, Sapori Di Sicilia)
• Agreement with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for Alternative Response Group
• Consent to tax abatement for Water's Edge Apartments LLC and plat review for Waters Edge Addition
• Ordinance to add 1-hour parking zone on West 5th Street

The Winona City Council approved a resolution to advertise for bids for the 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Project, renewed and approved multiple liquor licenses, and consented to a tax abatement for Water's Edge Apartments LLC. The council also introduced ordinances for a 1-hour parking zone on West 5th Street and a 4-way stop at 7th & High Forest and 8th & High Forest, with the latter passing on a 4-3 vote. All other actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution to advertise for bids for 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved on-sale wine/beer license for Keeling LLC dba Heirloom Seasonal Bistro (unanimous)
• Approved on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for GM Pizza dba Sliced and Sapori Di Sicilia (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement for Hurry Back Productions event and temporary liquor license (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for 1-hour parking zone on West 5th Street (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for 4-way stop at 7th & High Forest and 8th & High Forest (4-3)
• Approved agreement with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for Alternative Response Group (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will meet electronically via Zoom to approve the minutes from May 10, 2021, and conduct a site plan review for a carport solar project at Winona State University. The agenda also includes other business and adjournment. No other details or attachments are provided.

• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2021
• WSU Carport Solar Site Plan Review
• Other Business
• Adjournment

The Winona Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for a solar carport project at Winona State University's Integrated Wellness Center parking lot, with conditions that the structures cover the full length of parking stalls and minimize glare on nearby residences. The project, presented by McKinstry, will add solar panels over existing parking spaces, include three electric vehicle charging stations, and is expected to reduce campus energy consumption by 24% and carbon emissions by over 25%. No parking spaces will be lost.

• Approved WSU carport solar site plan with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to consider a tax increment financing district for the WinCraft 2.0 project, award a road resurfacing contract, update the rental housing ordinance, and handle several permits and requests. The agenda includes multiple public hearings, contract awards, and ordinance introductions.

• Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 6 for WinCraft 2.0
• Award contract for 2021 Bituminous Mill & Overlay Project to Dunn Blacktop
• Update of Rental Housing Ordinance Chapter 33A
• Request for 4-way stop at 7th & High Forest and 8th & High Forest
• Approval of agency agreement with MnDOT Aeronautics for ACRGP grant for Winona Municipal Airport

The Winona City Council unanimously approved a tax increment financing district for WinCraft's expansion, which is expected to add at least 15 new positions. The council also denied a request for stop signs at two intersections near WK Elementary, but postponed further discussion to the next meeting. Several other items were approved, including a road contract, a grant agreement, and an ordinance update.

• Established TIF District No. 6 for WinCraft 2.0 (unanimous)
• Denied 4-way stop signs at 7th & High Forest and 8th & High Forest (motion failed 3-3)
• Postponed stop sign discussion to next meeting (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 bituminous mill & overlay contract to Dunn Blacktop (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 CAFR (unanimous)
• Authorized Winona Senior Advocacy grant agreement (unanimous)
• Introduced rental housing ordinance update (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Aeronautics ACRGP grant for airport (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission unanimously approved the Echostone final plat, including language that all private easements be honored. The approval followed a two-week delay to address concerns about easement language. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion of the jail project and design standards.

• Approved April 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Echostone final plat with easement language (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to act on a range of items, including approving agreements and licenses for the 2021 Steamboat Days festival, accepting airport grants and waiving lease fees, awarding a contract for transit shelter installation, and approving a memorandum of agreement with fire captains. The agenda also includes several routine requests, such as park use, a street closure for Dine Out Downtown, and a gambling permit for the Eagles Club.

• 2021 Steamboat Days Agreement and festival licenses
• Airport FBO lease and rental fee waiver
• Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) grant acceptance
• Award bid for transit shelter installation
• IAFF Local #575 (Fire Captains) 2021-2022 Memorandum of Agreement

The Winona City Council approved the 2021 Steamboat Days agreement and related carnival and alcohol licenses, with Council Member Repinski recusing due to a conflict. The council also approved several other items, including waiving airport FBO lease fees, accepting an airport coronavirus grant, awarding a transit shelter bid, and approving a fire captains' labor agreement. A request from the Human Rights Commission was denied.

• Approved 2021 Steamboat Days agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Carnival License and Temporary Wine & 3.2% Beer license for Steamboat Days (motion carried)
• Denied Human Rights Commission resolution (motion carried)
• Waived airport FBO lease and rental fees (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program grant (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for transit shelters (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 Fire Captains MOA (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of 2022 Winona County Budget Form for Senior Advocacy (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission is meeting to approve the April 12 minutes, hold a public hearing on the Echostone final plat, and discuss UDC text amendments. The commission will vote on the plat and may set a public hearing for the text amendments.

• Public hearing and vote on Echostone final plat
• Discussion of UDC text amendments, possible motion to set public hearing
• Approval of April 12, 2021 minutes

The Winona Planning Commission unanimously postponed a decision on the Echostone Subdivision final plat to May 10, 2021, after a property owner raised concerns about easement rights. The commission also directed staff to schedule a public hearing for eight UDC text amendments. Both actions were approved unanimously.

• Postponed Echostone final plat consideration to May 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to set public hearing for UDC text amendments (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2021 minutes with correction (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to act on a wide range of items, including several public hearings, appointments, licenses, and street closures. Major new business includes reducing 2021 liquor license fees, a tax abatement agreement for Water's Edge Apartments, and approving a final plat for a Kwik Trip at 1058 Homer Road. The council will also consider amendments to the right-of-way ordinance and tree code, and approve an RFP for a comprehensive plan update.

• Reduce liquor license fees for 2021 and approve payment plan
• Tax abatement agreement for Water's Edge Apartments LLC
• Final plat approval for Kwik Trip at 1058 Homer Road
• Introduce ordinance amending truck route at 3rd Street and Ben Street
• Approve craft beer tour license agreement with Leighton Enterprises

The Winona City Council approved a tax abatement agreement for Water's Edge Apartments LLC, authorized a subordination and intercreditor agreement for Gypsoil Pelletized, and reduced liquor license fees for 2021. The council also introduced ordinances to amend the truck route, right-of-way and small cell wireless policies, and the tree ordinance, and approved a Kwik Trip plat at 1058 Homer Road.

• Approved tax abatement agreement for Water's Edge Apartments LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Gypsoil Pelletized subordination and intercreditor agreement (unanimous)
• Approved reduced liquor license fees and payment plan for 2021 (passed, Repinski abstained)
• Introduced ordinance to amend truck route at 3rd and Ben Streets (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending right-of-way and small cell wireless aesthetics policy (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending Chapter 25.22 (Trees) (unanimous)
• Approved Kwik Trip plat at 1058 Homer Road (unanimous)
• Approved comprehensive plan RFP and authorized staff to solicit proposals (unanimous)