North Mankato public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Work Session
The Council decided to use a 1.5% tax rate increase to set the maximum tax levy. They also agreed to reduce the City Administrator's spending authority and requested an ordinance to limit marijuana smoking in parks.
- Set maximum tax levy using a 1.5% tax rate increase
- Decided to reduce City Administrator spending authority from $150,000 to $25,000
- Decided to draft an ordinance limiting marijuana smoking away from playgrounds in all parks
Regular Council Meeting
The City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan 2023 and amended the zoning code regarding parking lot curb styles. The council also approved agreements for a seasonal skate park and youth flag football. A proposed water feature at Benson Park was discussed but not authorized for planning.
- Adopted Comprehensive Plan 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 160 to allow alternate curb and gutter styles for paved parking lots (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Circle the Earth Recreation Organization for a seasonal skate park at Spring Lake Park (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Midwest Flag Football for field use at Caswell North Complex (5-0)
- Adopted Res. No. 59-23 to fund employee recognition, retirements, and holiday parties (5-0)
- Approved Cannabinoid License for 1105 Holdings LLC (5-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with LELS Police Officers (5-0)
- Approved Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force Joint Powers Agreement (5-0)
Regular Council Meeting
The City Council approved a development agreement and business subsidy for a project at 1111 Range Street involving 60 apartment units and 30,000 square feet of commercial space. Council also scheduled a public hearing for city code amendments regarding parking lot curbs and received a draft of the updated Comprehensive Plan.
- Adopted Res. No. 56-23 authorizing development agreement and business subsidy for 1111 Range Street (5-0)
- Set public hearing for September 5, 2023, to consider amendments to City Code 156.053 (3) (a) regarding curb styles (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bills, appropriations, and Res. No. 55-23 (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Appointed Council Member Oachs to the Regional Economic Development Alliance (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved audio permit for MAPS All Staff Welcome at Wheeler Park on August 31, 2023 (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved audio permit for Block Party at 1920 Lee Boulevard South Central College on August 28 (4-0, 1 abstain)