Kasson public meetings in 2025

City Council Meeting 12-10-2025 Before Closed Session

The council will hold a public hearing continuing the budget discussion from Dec 3, reviewing the budget overview, tax statements and related financial reports, and will vote on a resolution to approve the 2026 budget. A closed‑session will address the city’s labor‑wage strategy with unions, and another closed‑session will consider a possible purchase of electric service territory. The consent agenda includes several contract payments and tobacco‑license renewals.

• Resolution Approving the 2026 Budget (public hearing)
• Pay Request – SL Contracting SW Construction $4,837.38
• Pay Request – Fitzgerald 16th St Extension $423,782.55
• Pay Request – Maguire Iron SE Water tower/Booster Station $76,000.00
• Closed Session – Labor and wages strategy discussion with unions

The council unanimously approved the purchase of electric service territory on the south side of Kasson. It also approved the final 2025 tax levy to be collected in 2026. The council pledged city involvement with funds and labor for the proposed veterans memorial. Council members gave staff authority to hire a law firm for water‑testing litigation.

• Approved acquisition of electric service territory on the south side of Kasson (All Voting Aye)
• Approved final 2025 tax levy, collectible in 2026 (All Voting Aye)
• Pledged city involvement with funds and labor for veterans memorial project (All Voting Aye)
• Approved appointments to board vacancies (Planning commission, Library Board, EDA, Park Board) (All Voting Aye)
• Approved the amended agenda (All Voting Aye)
• Approved the consent agenda, including claims payment of $875,370.58 and tobacco license renewals (All Voting Aye)
• Authorized city staff to hire a law firm for water‑testing lawsuit (All Voting Aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (All Voting Aye)

Special Emergency City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special emergency meeting to address a vacancy on the council. The body will consider the appointment of a new councilmember to fill the open seat.

• Appointment of new councilmember to fill vacant seat

The council voted to approve Mayor Eggler's recommendation of Sheldon Torkelson to fill the vacant council seat for the remaining two‑year term. All four council members voted aye. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved appointment of Sheldon Torkelson to vacant council seat (all voting Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all voting Aye)

City Council Meeting

The council will approve the meeting agenda and adopt routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes, claim payments, staff evaluations, a donation to the fire department, an amusement license renewal, and a $95,917.72 pay request for SW Reconstruction. They will hear public comments, review reports, and consider old business such as the 2026 budget, which will be adopted by resolution. New business and various reports will also be presented.

• Pay Request #11 SW Reconstruction – $95,917.72 contract
• Resolution Accepting Donation to Kasson Fire Department
• Amusement License Renewal for Pete’s Repeat
• Resolution Accepting the 2026 Budget
• Evaluation salary increase for Mark Rappe (Parks/Streets) – $30.40 effective 11/23/25

The council unanimously approved the agenda and a $95,917.72 pay request for the SW Reconstruction contract. Council members instructed staff to cut the police department’s overtime budget. The public hearing was recessed to December 10, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

• Approve agenda (all voting Aye)
• Approve Pay Request #11 SW Reconstruction $95,917.72 (all voting Aye)
• Instruct staff to cut police overtime budget (council decision)
• Recess public hearing to Dec 10, 2025 (procedural)
• Adjourn meeting (all voting Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will consider approving routine consent items, including claims and permits, and will discuss cannabis zoning and fee schedules. The body will also authorize a grant application for a trail project and hold a public hearing on a fence revocation.

• Claims processed for SW Reconstruction, Water Tower, and Street Improvements
• Cannabis zoning ordinance and map
• Resolution authorizing grant application for Trail Under TH17
• Public hearing on Norrie Appeal of Fence CUP Revocation
• Contractor's Truck and Accessories

The council approved the amended agenda and a sewer forgiveness request, then adopted the Cannabis Zoning Ordinance, the Cannabis Business Ordinance, the 2026 Fee Schedule, a leaf ordinance, and a purchase of a truck, plow and sander. It also affirmed the revocation of the conditional use permit for the Norrie fence. All motions passed with unanimous "aye" votes.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved sewer forgiveness request (unanimous)
• Approved Cannabis Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Cannabis Business Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of truck, plow and sander (unanimous)
• Approved Leaf Ordinance (unanimous)
• Affirmed revocation of Norrie fence CUP (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will approve the meeting agenda and routine consent items. The council will discuss new business items including the 2026 fee schedule, updates to the personnel policy handbook, removal of Section 54.11 of the ordinance, the 2025‑2026 snow hauling contract, and a request from the IBEW. Additional topics include a planning commission recommendation for parking on 5th Ave NE, parkland dedication discussion, and a cannabis ordinance application.

• Pay Request #9 SW Reconstruction SL Contracting – $215,002.31
• 2025‑2026 Snow Hauling Contract
• 2026 Fee Schedule – First Look
• Ordinance Removal of Section 54.11
• Request from IBEW

The council adopted a no‑parking restriction on the west side of 5th Ave NE from 16th St to the construction site, with limited‑time rules to begin in August 2026. It also approved a cannabis license application, a snow‑hauling contract, a bike path on the west side of 8th Ave NW, a life‑insurance switch to Hartford, a liquor‑store manager appointment, and a gambling permit for a bingo event. All motions passed with unanimous (all voting aye) support.

• Approved parking restriction on west side of 5th Ave NE (unanimous)
• Approved cannabis license application for Mantorville Restoration Assoc (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Snow Hauling Contract (unanimous)
• Approved bike path on west side of 8th Ave NW from 5th St NW to water tower (unanimous)
• Approved switch of city life insurance to Hartford (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Matt Olson as Liquor Store Manager (unanimous)
• Approved gambling permit for off‑site bingo at Kasson Legion on Nov 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved pension increase for Fire Relief $100 to total $3,700 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider the Kasson 2025A Bond Sale Resolution under New Business. They will also review the City Hall Efficiency Improvement proposal and multiple pay requests totaling several hundred thousand dollars. Additional agenda items include a Trail Under Highway 14 funding update, 8th Avenue bike lane plans, and a development agreement for the Bigelow Voight 8th and 504 Development projects.

• Kasson 2025A Bond Sale Resolution (New Business)
• Pay request: Kasson South Water Tower #4 – Maguire Iron – $84,307.88
• Pay request: SW Reconstruction #8 – SL Contracting – $234,748.24
• Trail Under Highway 14 Funding Update (Engineer’s Report)
• 8th Ave Bike Lanes – RCA (Engineer’s Report)

The council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $3,075,000 general‑obligation water revenue bonds (all members voted aye). They also approved the certifications for the Bigelow‑Voight 8th and 504 development projects, the Lacina bid for City Hall efficiency improvements, and accepted the retirement of Liquor Store Manager Cathy Pletta (all votes aye). The agenda, consent agenda, meeting closure, and adjournment were each approved unanimously.

• Approved $3.075M water revenue bond sale (all aye)
• Approved certifications for Bigelow‑Voight 8th and 504 Development (all aye)
• Approved Lacina bid for City Hall efficiency improvement (all aye)
• Accepted retirement of Liquor Store Manager Cathy Pletta (all aye)
• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda (all aye)
• Closed meeting (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

City Council Meeting 9.24.25

The City Council will discuss 2026 budget information for the Fire, Parks, and Police departments. The body is scheduled to vote on a resolution setting the tax levy and a purchase agreement with ALS Properties Windsor Court LLC.

• Resolution Setting Tax Levy
• Purchase Agreement with ALS Properties Windsor Court LLC
• Sewer Forgiveness Request – Pettey
• SW Reconstruction Change Order #1
• South Water Tower and Booster Station extension request

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda, then adopted the preliminary 2025 tax levy to be collected in 2026. It also approved the sale of a lot in the Kasson Crossing subdivision to ALS Properties, a change order for the SW reconstruction project, and an extension of the South Water Tower and Booster Station completion date to November 2026. Additional actions included acknowledging the hiring of a new library assistant and approving a resolution to appoint police reserve volunteers.

• Approved meeting agenda (all voting aye)
• Approved consent agenda (all voting aye)
• Approved preliminary 2025 tax levy collectible in 2026 (all voting aye)
• Approved sale of Lot 2 Block 1, Kasson Crossing Subdivision to ALS Properties Windsor Court LLC (all voting aye)
• Approved change order for SW reconstruction (all voting aye)
• Approved extension of South Water Tower and Booster Station completion to November 2026 (all voting aye)
• Acknowledged hiring of Tonya Goettl as Library Assistant (all voting aye)
• Approved resolution appointing Police Reserve Volunteers (on file, all voting aye)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for Chaotic Good. The body will also review planning commission reports on plats and conditional use permits, and discuss the 2026 budget.

• Public hearing for Chaotic Good liquor license (on sale/Sunday sales/off sale brew pub)
• Pay request to SL Contracting for SW Reconstruction: $293,576.66
• Pay request to Heselton Construction for 2025 Street & Utility Improvements: $249,758.44
• Review of Hwy 57 Business Park and Buckingham Estates 2 Preliminary and Final Plats
• Discussion of 2026 Budget including healthcare rates and state water rate increases

The council approved the preliminary and final plats for the Highway 57 Business Park and the Buckingham Estates Second development. It also approved a liquor license for Chaotic Good brewpub, revoked a conditional use permit at 505 4th Ave NW, and adopted a new security gate for the wastewater treatment plant. Additional actions included accepting two firefighter resignations, approving fire‑relief personnel changes with a $3,000 retirement match, and accepting a donation to the Kasson Public Library.

• Approved Chaotic Good liquor license (All Voting Aye)
• Revoked conditional use permit for 505 4th Ave NW (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Highway 57 Business Park preliminary plat (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Highway 57 Business Park final plat (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Buckingham Estates Second preliminary plat (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Buckingham Estates Second final plat (All Voting Aye)
• Approved new WWTP security gate (All Voting Aye)
• Accepted resignations of probationary firefighters Zach Anderson and Scott St. Thomas (All Voting Aye)

Special Finance City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation from Mike Bubany regarding budget guides and city assistance. The body will consider a resolution for the sale of water revenue bonds and agreements related to 16th Street NW.

• Competitive negotiated sale of $3,180,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• 16th Street NW RIP Agreement
• 16th Street Phase 2 Resolution LRIP Grant terms and conditions
• PFA Credit Enhancement Program

City Council Meeting Before Closed Session

The council will consider several items on the consent agenda, including approval of minutes, employee salary evaluations, and resolutions. They will vote on pay requests totaling roughly $752,000 for infrastructure projects, such as a $400,900 contract for the South Watertower and a $306,771.62 contract for SW Reconstruction. Additional agenda items include a resolution to decertify TIF District 17, a donation to the Kasson Public Library, and various committee reports and public hearings.

• Pay request: Maguire Iron South Watertower contract $400,900.00
• Pay request: SW Reconstruction contract $306,771.62
• Pay request: Street Improvement contract $44,713.73
• Resolution to decertify TIF District 17
• Resolution accepting donation to Kasson Public Library

The council approved the Planned Unit Development for Kasson Crossing and several related land‑use permits. It also adopted a wording change to the gambling ordinance, increased fire department pension and hourly wages for 2026, and approved a snow‑plow bid for the water department. A sewer forgiveness request was denied and council meeting dates for November and December were adjusted.

• Approved Planned Unit Development for Kasson Crossing (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Electronic Sign at 700 7th St SE (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Kasson Meadows 8th Subdivision Preliminary Plat (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Kasson Meadows 8th Subdivision Final Plat (All Voting Aye)
• Approved amendment to Gambling Ordinance wording (All Voting Aye)
• Approved fire department pension increase for 2026 (All Voting Aye)
• Approved fire department wage increase to $11 per hour for 2026 (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Water Department snow plow bid (Truckin America) (All Voting Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will consider several items, including a public hearing on a street vacation request and a gambling ordinance. The council will also review a draft POS sump pump ordinance and decide on awarding the Phase 2 segment of the 16th Street project. Personnel matters include a recommendation to hire custodian Kathy Steinkamp. Pay requests for municipal contracts totaling over $713,000 will be approved under the consent agenda.

• Pay request – SL Contracting SW Reconstruction #4 – $142,730.24
• Pay request – Maguire Iron SW Water Tower #2 – $20,451.08
• Pay request – Heselton 2025 Street Improvement #2 – $550.839.26
• Public hearing – Street Vacation
• Public hearing – Gambling Ordinance

The council approved the award and funding for the 16th Street NW extension, a project receiving $1.5 million from MnDOT and slated for completion by November 15, 2025. They also approved street closures for the Festival in the Park, vacated three stub streets in the Kasson‑Mantorville Heights subdivision, and approved a minor subdivision at 206 3rd Ave NE. Additional actions included approving a professional services agreement, hiring a custodian, and setting the August council meeting for the 25th.

• Approved $1.5 M 16th Street NW extension bid (All Aye)
• Approved street closures for Festival in the Park (All Aye)
• Approved donation to Maple Grove Cemetery (All Aye)
• Approved vacating 18th, 20th, and 21st St NW (All Aye)
• Approved minor subdivision at 206 3rd Ave NE (All Aye)
• Approved professional services agreement (All Aye)
• Approved hiring of custodian Kathy Steinkamp (All Aye)
• Agreed to move August council meeting to Aug 25 at 5 PM (no vote recorded)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding MN Energy natural gas franchise fees and a tax abatement for House of Hoops. The body will also review zoning amendments and flood resilience projects for Masten Creek and Kasson flood hazards.

• Public hearing on MN Energy Natural Gas Franchise Fees (Expired Ordinance 781)
• Public hearing and revolving loan discussion for House of Hoops tax abatement
• Pay requests for SW Water Tower ($137,750.00), SW Reconstruction ($397,656.86), and 2025 Street Imp ($195,285.73)
• Proposed zoning amendments for Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Right-of-Way Distance
• Masten Creek Trunk Sewer Line Flood Resilience grant agreement and workplan

The Kasson City Council unanimously approved a 10‑year natural gas franchise for Minnesota Energy Resources. It also approved a $100,000 property tax abatement for House of Hoops LLC (4‑1 vote), authorized a $50,000 loan to the same developer (unanimous), and granted a subdivision variance for the Oscar Meadows Second project (unanimous). Additional actions included approving a professional services agreement and accepting the resignation of the city custodian.

• Approved natural gas franchise agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 property tax abatement for House of Hoops LLC (4-1)
• Authorized $50,000 loan to House of Hoops LLC (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision variance for Oscar Meadows Second (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Custodian James Vogt (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will review routine items on the consent agenda, including the $142,382.93 payment estimate for SW Reconstruction and several library and event permits. They will also hear reports on old business such as the parkland dedication, a housing grant study, and personnel matters like new probationary firefighters and a resignation. Additional agenda items include a presentation from an audit firm, the mayor’s report, and public forum time. The meeting concludes with round‑table discussion and adjournment.

• Pay Estimate #2 SW Reconstruction – $142,382.93 contract with SL Contracting
• Library Donation Resolution
• Festival in the Park Fireworks Permit
• Hiring of new probationary firefighters
• Xcel Energy public hearing for powerline permit

The council adopted Resolution #5.6-25 to submit a grant and secure non‑state matching funds for Kasson Crossings infrastructure improvements. They also approved hiring two probationary firefighters, Potach and St. Thomas. The resignation of employee Bethany Anderson was accepted. Agenda, consent agenda and the 2024 audit were also approved.

• Approved Resolution #5.6-25 for Kasson Crossings grant submission and matching resources (All Voting Aye)
• Approved hiring of probationary firefighters Potach and St. Thomas (All Voting Aye)
• Accepted resignation of Bethany Anderson (All Voting Aye)
• Approved the agenda (All Voting Aye)
• Approved the consent agenda (All Voting Aye)
• Accepted the 2024 audit (All Voting Aye)

City Council Meeting Before Closed Session

The Kasson City Council will consider approving a contract for SW Reconstruction and a resolution for 2025 Street and utility Improvements. The meeting also includes the approval of claims, committee minutes, and a resolution to award construction contracts.

• SW Reconstruction contract for $173,474.89
• 2025 Street and utility Improvements public hearing
• Resolution to award construction contracts
• Planning Commission reports on Oscar Meadows 2nd Subdivision Variance and Kasson Crossing
• 16th Street NW Extension - Phase 2 construction plans

In closed session, the council voted to move forward with purchasing parcels 24.032.0906 and 24.032.2400, funded by the Electric Department. The council also adopted new assessments (4‑1 vote) and approved the contract for the 2025 street and utility improvements. A preliminary PUD for the Kasson Crossing manufactured‑home expansion was approved, and the plans and specifications for the 16th St NW extension were authorized.

• Approved acquisition of parcels 24.032.0906 and 24.032.2400 (all voting aye)
• Adopted assessments (ayes: Eggler, Ferris, Christensen, Wempner; nays: Johnson)
• Approved contract for 2025 street and utility improvements (all voting aye)
• Approved preliminary PUD for Kasson Crossing (all voting aye)
• Approved plans, specifications and advertisement for bids for 16th St NW extension (all voting aye)
• Approved agenda (all voting aye)
• Approved consent agenda (all voting aye)
• Tabled Oscar Meadows 2nd Subdivision variance for further research

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding body worn cameras. The body is also reviewing bids and assessments for 2025 street improvements.

• Public hearing on Body Worn Cameras
• Resolution accepting bid and calling for assessments for 2025 Street Improvements
• Refuse Hauler Application for Northstar Recycling
• Discussion of snow plowing policy
• Resignation of Probationary Firefighter Ellanson

The council approved the Body Worn Camera policy, the updated snowplowing policy, and a resolution to hold a public hearing on assessments for 2025 street and utility improvements. All motions passed unanimously. The council also accepted the resignation of Probationary Firefighter Ellanson.

• Approved Body Worn Camera Policy (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Snowplowing Policy (All Voting Aye)
• Approved Resolution to hold hearing on assessments for 2025 street and utility improvements (All Voting Aye)
• Accepted resignation of Probationary Firefighter Ellanson (All Voting Aye)
• Approved agenda (All Voting Aye)
• Approved consent agenda (All Voting Aye)
• Approved motion to adjourn (All Voting Aye)

City Council Meeting

Council members unanimously approved both the agenda and the consent agenda. They adopted a resolution establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 1‑21 for the 4th Lane Flat Apartment Project and authorized the mayor and staff to sign the related contract. The council also approved turning back Parcel 24.028.0505 to Dodge County. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (All Voting Aye)
• Approved consent agenda (All Voting Aye)
• Approved TIF District No. 1‑21 resolution (All Voting Aye)
• Authorized mayor and staff to sign contract (All Voting Aye)
• Approved turnback of Parcel 24.028.0505 to Dodge County (All Voting Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (All Voting Aye)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider routine items on the consent agenda and then hold a public hearing on the SW Reconstruction, including assessment roll and contract award resolutions. It will also review park dedication fee information and discuss the 2025 street and utility improvement plans. Additional items include fire department personnel separations and a franchise termination correspondence.

• Public hearing on SW Reconstruction – assessment roll, adopt assessments, award contract
• Review of Park Dedication Fees information
• Approval of 2025 Street and Utility improvement construction plans and bid advertisement
• Fire Department separations (personnel matters)
• Franchise termination correspondence

The council adopted the assessment roll for the SW Kasson reconstruction, with a 3‑1 vote. It awarded the reconstruction contract to SL Contracting unanimously. The council also approved Rohwer Enterprises for mowing services, approved engineering plans and bid advertisements, and accepted fire department separations.

• Adopted assessment roll for SW reconstruction (3-1)
• Awarded SW reconstruction contract to SL Contracting (4-0)
• Approved Rohwer Enterprises for mowing bids (4-0)
• Approved engineering plans and advertisement for bids (4-0)
• Accepted fire department separations (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review reports from the Planning Commission regarding several residential developments. The body is also discussing a new body worn camera policy and the 2025 project cycle assessment policy.

• Oscar Meadows Second Preliminary Plat
• Creekside Grove Outlot B Minor Subdivision
• Raegan Addition Final Plat and Final PUD
• Body Worn Camera Policy
• Assessment Policy for 2025 project cycle

City Council Meeting

The Kasson City Council will approve the meeting agenda and routine consent items, then discuss several projects and reports. New business includes a vote on the MERC franchise agreement. Committee reports will cover the proposed hockey arena project and its finances. Engineer reports will request council action on SW reconstruction, the South Water Tower and Booster Station bid, and Main Street lighting.

• MERC Franchise Agreement (new business item)
• Proposed Hockey Arena Project (committee report)
• SW Reconstruction – request for council action (engineer report)
• South Water Tower and Booster Station – resolution awarding and approving bid (engineer report)
• Updated Fee Schedule (consent agenda item)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the preliminary and final plats for Kasson Crossing and the 2025 Street and Utility Project. The body is also considering liquor license renewals and various staff training reimbursements.

• Kasson Crossing Preliminary and Final Plats
• 2025 Street and Utility Project including Main St. electrical charger and street lights
• Liquor license renewals for American Legion, Events by Saker, Pete’s Repeat, Tammy’s Place, Kwik Trip North, Kwik Trip South, and Caseys
• Training expenses including $1,099 for Use of Force Instructor and $700 for IIMC Annual Conf
• Sewer forgiveness request for Roeder

City Council

The Kasson City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to approve the sale of land and a final payment of $38,019.63 for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. The agenda also contains a temporary liquor license request for the Kasson Chamber of Commerce and a premises gambling permit for KM Youth Fishing at Tammy’s Place. Additional items include donations to the public library and police outreach, personnel evaluations, and engineering reports on water infrastructure.

• Pay Request – 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Final Payment $38,019.63
• Resolution Approving Sale of Land
• Temporary Liquor License for Kasson Chamber of Commerce
• Premises Gambling Permit for KM Youth Fishing at Tammy’s Place
• Resolutions for donations to Kasson Public Library and Kasson Police Community Outreach

City Council

The Kasson City Council will convene to swear in new Mayor and Council Members and approve routine items like minutes and personnel evaluations. The body will also discuss moving city services to the cloud and review funding applications for local infrastructure projects.

• Swear in new Mayor and Council Members
• Move to Cloud with more services
• TH 57 – LPP Funding application
• Masten Creek Trunk Sewer Line Replacement funding
• Pay Request: 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvements $40,406.92