Renville public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council 12 22 25
The City Council will consider and vote on the 2026 proposed budget, including the tax levy and water/sewer budgets, as well as a new fee schedule. Other action items include resolutions on cannabis retailer registration, meeting dates, payroll schedule, and a general services agreement. The council will also discuss a housing inspector request and the Southwest MN Food Access Network.
- Resolution 29-25 approving the 2025 tax levy, collectable in 2026
- Resolution 30-25 adopting water and sewer budgets for 2026
- Consideration of final budget for 2026 and summary budget statement
- Resolution 24-25 adopting the 2026 fee schedule
- Resolution 23-25 delegating registration of cannabis retailers
City Council 12 8 25
The City Council will hold a Truth-in-Taxation hearing to discuss and seek public comments on the proposed 2026 budget and levy. The council will also consider approving a $38,062.06 invoice payment batch and a resolution authorizing tobacco compliance checks for 2026.
- Truth-in-Taxation hearing on proposed 2026 budget and levy
- Invoice payment batch 11/21/25 to 12/4/25 for $38,062.06
- Resolution 22-25 authorizing tobacco compliance checks for 2026
- Set time for December 17th Ad Hoc meeting
City Council 11 24 25
The Renville City Council will consider several action items, including a $10,737 generator and transfer switch for the fire hall and $7,988 heat tape for the community center. They will also vote on a West Wing agreement with the Renville County HRA/EDA, 2026 liquor licenses for Dave's Place and Main Street Bar & Grill, and a new fire department hire. Discussion items include a joint West Wing agreement and zoning permits.
- Consider PW/PS recommendation for generator and transfer switch at Fire Hall for $10,737.00
- Consider PW/PS recommendation for heat tape at Community Center for $7,988.00
- Consider West Wing Agreement with Renville County HRA/EDA
- Consider Dave's Place Liquor License for 2026
- Consider Main Street Bar & Grill Liquor License for 2026
City Council 11 10 25
The Renville City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve invoices totaling $63,813.66, discuss zoning permits, and take action on several items. Key action items include considering tobacco licenses for Casey's, Cenex, Dollar General, and Maynard's for 2026, as well as adopting resolutions for refuse, city charge, and utility assessments.
- Invoice payment batch of $63,813.66 for 10/23/25 to 11/6/2025
- Consideration of Casey's Tobacco License for 2026
- Consideration of Cenex's Tobacco License for 2026
- Consideration of Dollar General's Tobacco License for 2026
- Resolution 19-25 Refuse Assessments, Resolution 20-25 City Charge Assessments, Resolution 21-25 Utility Assessments
City Council 10 27 25
The Renville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several action items, including a variance for Brian and Catherine Andrews, a tax abatement policy, and a conditional use permit for CelluComp Manufacturing. They will also discuss water sampling results, zoning permits, and a presentation from Forsman Farms. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and invoices.
- Public hearing on Andrews variance and tax assessments
- Invoice payment batch of $94,232.43
- Consider approval of Andrews variance at 310 3rd Street SE
- Consider adoption of tax abatement policy, application, and fee structure
- Consider conditional use permit for CelluComp Manufacturing LLC at 1700 Park Ave. E
City Council 10 13 25
The Renville City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, pay invoices totaling $365,635.98, and review financial reports. Discussion items include responses to citizen questions, budget planning, and zoning permits. Action items include setting a public hearing for a variance requested by Brian and Catherine Andrews, setting an HR committee meeting, and considering a gambling permit for the Knights of Columbus.
- Invoice payment batch 9/19/25-10/2/25 for $365,635.98
- Set public hearing for Brian and Catherine Andrews variance
- Consider approval of Knights of Columbus gambling permit
- Zoning permit(s) discussion
- Budget planning schedule discussion
City Council 9 22 25
The City Council will vote on setting the preliminary property tax levy and a law enforcement services agreement with Danube for 2026. They will also consider wastewater discharge permits for two businesses and a street closure request from the Renville Events Committee. A discussion item on a ClimaVision Agreement is also on the agenda.
- Resolution 18-25 to set the preliminary levy for 2026
- Law enforcement services agreement with Danube for 2026
- Industrial wastewater discharge permits for Southern MN Beet Sugar Coop and Cliff Viessman, Inc. for 2026
- Invoice payment batch of $108,801.40 for September 6–18, 2025
- Resolutions 14-25, 15-25, and 16-25 accepting donations
City Council 9 8 25
The Renville City Council will hold public hearings on a variance request from the Renville County HRA/EDA and a conditional use permit for CelluComp. Action items include voting on the variance, covering 50% of the state paid leave premium, and setting dates for a planning commission meeting and a tax assessment public hearing. The council will also approve a $34,202.89 invoice batch and review financial reports.
- Public hearing on Renville County HRA/EDA variance
- Public hearing on CelluComp conditional use permit
- Invoice payment batch of $34,202.89
- Consider covering 50% of MN Paid Leave Premium
- Set tax assessment public hearing for October 27th
City Council 8 25 25
The Renville City Council will consider approving $132,758.55 in invoices and forgiving a $359.82 utility bill for Friends of the Arts. A public hearing on flooding is also scheduled, along with discussion of public works, law enforcement services, and nuisance abatements.
- Invoice payment batch 8/12/2025 - 8/19/2025 for $132,758.55
- Consider forgiving $359.82 of Friends of the Arts Utility Bill
- Public Hearing on flooding (separate agenda)
- Nuisance abatements discussion
- Schedule HR Committee meeting
City Council 8 11 25
The City Council will consider setting public hearings for a Renville County HRA/EDA variance and a CelluComp conditional use permit. They will also discuss an August 25th public hearing and approve allowing staff to sign satisfaction of mortgages from the Small Cities Development Program. Invoices totaling $47,474.64 are payable.
- Set public hearing for Renville County HRA/EDA variance
- Set public hearing for CelluComp conditional use permit
- Approve allowing staff to sign satisfaction of mortgages from Small Cities Development Program
- Invoice payment batch of $47,474.64
- Schedule an Ad Hoc Committee meeting
City Council 7 28 25
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for CelluComp, approve a $66,717.54 invoice batch, and discuss a legislative session recap with State Representative Scott Van Binsbergen. The meeting also includes setting a planning commission meeting and routine approvals.
- Public hearing on CelluComp Conditional Use Permit
- Invoice payment batch 7/10/2025 - 7/22/2025 for $66,717.54
- Legislative Session Recap with State Representative Scott Van Binsbergen
- Set Planning Commission Meeting
City Council 7 14 25
The Renville City Council will consider two action items: a $2,290 estimate to replace the fire alarm panel at the Community Center and a $2,200 agreement for a structural review of the East Water Tower. The meeting also includes approval of a $167,021.83 invoice batch and discussion of a Minnesota Department of Health monitoring report.
- Consider estimate from Summit to replace fire alarm panel in Community Center for $2,290.00
- Consider SEH agreement for East Water Tower structural review for $2,200.00
- Invoice payment batch 06/19/2025 – 07/09/2025 in the amount of $167,021.83
- MN Department of Health Monitoring Report discussion
City Council 6 23 25
The Renville City Council will vote on a $112,355.89 invoice batch and discuss the 2026 budget planning schedule. A public comment from Jennifer VanZee is scheduled. The meeting also includes committee reports and a discussion of transient merchant permits.
- Invoice payment batch 06/05/2025 – 06/18/2025 for $112,355.89
- Discussion of 2026 Budget Planning
- Consider approval of the 2026 Budget Planning Schedule
- Discussion of Transient Merchant Permit(s)
- Public comment by Jennifer VanZee
City Council 6 9 25
The Renville City Council will consider increasing the Fire Department pension to $2,000 effective January 1, 2026, and vote on an amendment to a wastewater permit variance assistance agreement. Other discussion items include an inspection report on the East Water Tower, a Forsman Farms tour follow-up, and zoning and transient merchant permits. The council will also approve an invoice payment batch of $43,887.07 and review financial reports.
- Consider Fire Department pension increase to $2,000 effective January 1, 2026
- Consider SEH amendment to wastewater permit variance assistance agreement
- Invoice payment batch $43,887.07 for May 23 – June 4, 2025
- KLM inspection report on East Water Tower
- Zoning permit(s) and transient merchant permit(s)
City Council 5 27 25
The Renville City Council will consider several action items including a School Resource Officer agreement for the 2025-2026 school year, a police base radio purchase for $6,934.08, and camera electrical work for $19,477.00. They will also vote on forgiving sewer charges, approving a parcel split, and multiple requests from local businesses for street closures, noise variances, and liquor dispensing. The meeting includes approval of $31,873.50 in invoices payable.
- Consider SRO Agreement for 2025-2026 School Year
- Consider Recommendation for PD Base Radio from DSC Communications for $6,934.08
- Consider Recommendation for Camera Electrical Work from CEI for $19,477.00
- Consider Recommendation to forgive $651.69 of Sewer Charges for Stelten and $783.09 for Roos
- Resolution 13-25 Parcel Split for St. Francis and Renville County HRA/EDA
City Council 5 12 25
The Renville City Council will hold a public hearing on Jeff Steffen's variance requests, then consider action on those variances, a Memorial Park request from the American Legion, and three resolutions including a franchise agreement amendment, surplus property declaration, and donation acceptance. The council will also approve a $39,038.79 invoice batch and receive financial reports.
- Public hearing on Jeff Steffen variances
- Invoice payment batch of $39,038.79 for 04/25/2025–05/08/2025
- Consideration of Renville American Legion Adwell-Garvey Post 180 Memorial Park request
- Resolution 08-25 to amend the Midcontinent Franchise Agreement
- Resolution 09-25 to declare surplus property
City Council 4 28 25
The Renville City Council will consider approving the 2024 city audit, a parcel split request, and multiple requests related to the Sugar Beet Days festival, including street closures and a noise ordinance variance. The council will also vote on economic development recommendations for advertising and gift certificates, and a gambling permit for First Lutheran Church.
- Consider approval of 2024 City of Renville Audit
- Consider parcel split request
- Consider ED recommendation to approve up to $2,500 to REC for Sugar Beet Days advertising
- Consider REC requests to close city streets for multiple Sugar Beet Days events on June 6-8, 2025
- Consider REC request for variance of city noise ordinance for Sugar Beet Days dance on June 7, 2025
City Council 4 14 25
The Renville City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve a $134,143.03 invoice batch, discuss a MN DEED loan satisfaction and a wastewater treatment award, and vote on 2025 fire contracts and a bank signatory change.
- Invoice payment batch of $134,143.03 for March 20 – April 9, 2025
- Consideration of 2025 fire contracts
- Removal of Janette Wertish and addition of David Van Hove Jr. as bank depositories
- Discussion of MN DEED loan satisfaction
- Discussion of MN Pollution Control Agency Wastewater Treatment Facility Operational Award
City Council 3 24 25
The Renville City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve payments and reports, discuss the 2025 Seal Coat Project bids, an energy efficiency grant program, and zoning permits, and take action on the low bid for the seal coat project, a street closure request, and setting an HR meeting.
- Invoice payment batch of $80,848.71 for 03/11/2025–03/19/2025
- Consider low bid of $90,994.30 from Pearson Bros. Inc. for 2025 Seal Coat Project
- Consider street closure request from RCW Prom Committee
- Discussion of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategies Grant Program
- Discussion of zoning permit(s)
City Council 3 10 25
The Renville City Council is holding a regular meeting with mostly discussion items. They will hear presentations on a weather radar gap from Climavision and Kandiyohi County Emergency Management, on the Northcountry Cooperative Foundation's real estate development, and on Midco's 2024 reporting schedule. No action items are listed, so the meeting is primarily informational.
- Discussion: Climavision weather radar gap with Ace Bonnema and Tara Goode
- Discussion: Northcountry Cooperative Foundation with Dave Berglund
- Discussion: Midco reporting schedule for 2024
- Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
- Invoices payable presented at meeting
City Council 2 24 25
The Renville City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve invoices totaling $183,682.15, discuss several items including a seal coat project and adult-use cannabis, and take action on citywide clean-up days, a seal coat project solicitation, a support letter for CelluComp, a gambling permit, and a library board appointment. A closed session is planned for a Farmward purchase agreement.
- Invoice payment batch 1/22/2025-2/19/2025 in the amount of $183,682.15
- Discussion: Justin Black, SEH Engineer, Seal Coat Project
- Discussion: Adult-Use Cannabis
- Consider Plans, Specifications and Authorize Solicitation of Quotes for 2025 Seal Coat Project
- Consider Support Letter for CelluComp
City Council 1 27 25
The Renville City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 27, 2025, to approve payments, discuss state monitoring programs, and take action on several items including gambling permits, a seal coating agreement, and a donation. The agenda includes routine approvals and specific action items.
- Invoice payment batch of $147,523.43 for 1/08/25-1/21/25
- Consider Fire Department Gambling Permit for Sugar Beet Days
- Consider Ducks Unlimited Gambling Permit for March 7, 2025
- Consider SEH Agreement for 2025 Seal Coating Project
- Resolution 05-25 Accepting Donation
City Council 1 13 25
The Renville City Council will hold a regular meeting to swear in three newly elected council members, elect a council vice president for 2025, and approve several resolutions including committee assignments, appointments, and a donation acceptance. The council will also review a $141,988.45 invoice payment batch and discuss zoning permits.
- Administer oath of office to David Van Hove Jr., Jackie Olivo, and Hal LeSuer
- Election of Council Vice President for 2025
- Resolution 01-25 approving committees
- Resolution 02-25 approving appointments and depositories
- Invoice payment batch of $141,988.45