North Mankato public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Stormwater and Annual Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Review. Members will consider resolutions for the 2025 General and Auxiliary Fund budgets, the 2024 tax levy, and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Public hearing on Stormwater and Annual Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Review
- Resolution approving 2024 Tax Levy collectible in 2025
- Resolutions setting rates and charges for water, wastewater, and solid waste
- Resolution authorizing a solid waste and recycling removal contract with West Central Sanitation
- Funding applications for U.S. Trunk Highway 169-MNDOT and North Mankato Highway 169/Webster Avenue/North River Drive Area Access Project
Council Work Session
The North Mankato City Council will hold a work session to review staff updates and specific project discussions. The meeting focuses on infrastructure and facility administration.
- Belgrade Avenue discussion with City Engineer
- Indoor Recreation Administration discussion
- Public Works Building discussion
Council Work Session
The North Mankato City Council work session on December 2, 2024 will include routine items and discussion of two topics: Twin Rivers Art Administration and the Public Works Building. No decisions are indicated; the items are listed for discussion. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at 1001 Belgrade Avenue.
- Twin Rivers Art Administration – discussion item
- Public Works Building – discussion item
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing Truth in Taxation
The North Mankato City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing for the 2024 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The council also plans to approve a 2025 agreement for public transit services and set meeting dates for 2025.
- Public Hearing: 2024 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan 2025-2029
- Public Hearing: Improvement Project No. 24-04 ABCDEF Page Avenue
- Approval: 2025 Agreement with Mankato for Public Transit Services
- Approval: Resolution Setting Council Meeting Dates for 2025
- Approval: License Renewals for 2025
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing
The North Mankato City Council meeting will approve prior minutes and hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending City Code Section 111.051 about off‑sale alcoholic beverage sales. Council members will also consider several resolutions, including a contract for residential management, an engineering report for the Ringhofer Drive improvement project, and participation in cost sharing for improvements on Trunk Highway 169. Additional items include a change order for the All Seasons Arena project and a request for an unbudgeted purchase over $25,000.
- Public hearing on Ordinance amending City Code §111.051 regarding off‑sale alcoholic beverage sales
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 181 to amend City Code §111.051 (off‑sale alcohol sales)
- Approval of contract for residential management between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of North Mankato and SMR Management, Inc.
- Resolution to receive preliminary engineering report and order plans for the 2025 Ringhofer Drive Street and Utility Improvement Project (City Project No. 24-03)
- Resolution indicating intent to share costs for improvements on Trunk Highway 169 in conjunction with State Project 5212-42
Council Work Session
The North Mankato City Council will hold a work session to discuss rental density with staff and a council member. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at 1001 Belgrade Avenue.
- Discussion of rental density limits
- Staff and council member presentation
- Meeting at 1001 Belgrade Avenue
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing
The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 180 to amend City Code Chapter 156 on cannabis regulations. The council will also discuss a resolution for a preliminary engineering report and hearing on Project No. 24-04 ABCDEF Page Avenue Street Reconstruction, and set a public hearing for an ordinance amending Section 111.051 on off‑sale alcoholic beverage sales. Additional items include a mutual‑aid agreement with three counties and a change order for the All Seasons Arena Project.
- Consider Ordinance No. 180 amending City Code Chapter 156 – Cannabis Regulations
- Set public hearing for November 18, 2024 on ordinance amending City Code Section 111.051 – off‑sale alcoholic beverage sales
- Consider resolution receiving preliminary engineering report for Project No. 24-04 ABCDEF Page Avenue Street Reconstruction
- Approve Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur County Mutual Aid Agreement
- Adopt resolution approving change order for All Seasons Arena Project Number 11075
Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed budget and levy for the upcoming year. Staff will also present updates and discuss a street scape project on Belgrade Avenue.
- Review Budget and Levy
- Belgrade Avenue Street Scape discussion
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing
The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending performance standards in City Code Chapter 156.054. The body will also review zoning map changes and plats for North Port projects. Additionally, the council will consider a cannabinoid license and an update for the All Seasons Arena project.
- Public hearing and Ordinance No. 177 regarding City Code Chapter 156.054 Performance Standards
- Cannabinoid license for Big Dog Sports Bar, LLC at 1712 Commerce Drive
- Preliminary and Final Plats and zoning map changes for North Port No. 25 and No. 26
- Change order resolution for All Seasons Arena Project Number 11075
- Proposed November 4 public hearing for cannabis regulation amendments
Council Work Session
The Council will conduct a work session to review the Enterprise Fund budget. Members will also discuss water meter installation options and the administration of solid waste contracts.
- Enterprise Fund budget overview
- Water meter installation options
- Solid waste contract administration
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing
The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Section 113.03 of the city code. Council members will consider adopting Ordinance No. 176 to amend the zoning code and change the zoning district map. They will also review a petition and resolution for the orderly annexation of Belgrade Township. Additional items include approval of subdivision plats and various event permits.
- Public hearing at 7 pm to consider ordinance repealing and replacing Section 113.03 of the City Code
- Adopt Ordinance No. 176, Fourth Series, amending Zoning Code Chapter 156 and changing the zoning district map
- Approve petition and resolution for orderly annexation between North Mankato and Belgrade Township (MN Statute 414.0325‑LJP)
- Approve preliminary & final plat of Forde Subdivision and final plat of Altenburg Subdivision
- Approve event permit for American Legion Trunk and Treat at 256 Belgrade on Oct 31, 2024, 5:00 pm‑7:30 pm
Council Work Session
The North Mankato City Council will hold a work session to discuss budget matters related to recreation, special revenue, and economic development. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed. The agenda consists mainly of procedural items and a staff update.
- Budget work session on recreation, special revenue, and economic development (discussion item)
City Council
The North Mankato City Council will vote on a resolution supporting $2,277,000 taxable general obligation bonds and on a proposed tax levy. A public hearing will be set for October 7 to discuss repealing and replacing Section 113.03 of the city code. Additional resolutions include an agreement with MnDOT for a federal force‑account project, a deer‑management plan, and approval of several parade permits.
- Resolution supporting $2,277,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024B
- Resolution approving a proposed tax levy
- Resolution setting a public hearing on Oct. 7 to repeal/replace Section 113.03 of the city code
- Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for federal participation in a force account
- Resolution to adopt a Deer Management Plan and Policy for the City of North Mankato
Council Work Session
The North Mankato City Council held a work session on September 16, 2024 at 1001 Belgrade Avenue. Council members and staff discussed a 2024 rental density update, reviewing trends and policy. They also reviewed lighting improvements for Belgrade Avenue. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.
- 2024 Rental Density Update – trends and policy review (City Planner)
- Belgrade Avenue lighting (Public Works)
Council Work Session
The North Mankato City Council is holding a work session to discuss the budget. The session includes a presentation on the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and various city funds.
- 5-year Capital Improvement Plan presentation
- Capital Facilities/Equipment Replacement Fund discussion
- Construction Funds review
- Levy supported fund review (General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Port Authority General Fund)
City Council
The North Mankato City Council will discuss two petitions to annex land from Belgrade Township and adopt resolutions for each. It will also review a transportation and economic development program application and an ordinance that would modify the city code sections on cannabis sales and zoning. Several audio permits for local events are included in the consent agenda.
- Approve audio permits for the Circle Inn, 232 Belgrade Avenue, on Sep 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, and 25, 2024
- Approve audio permit for Symphony on the Prairie at Benson Park on Sep 7, 2024, 6 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
- Consider annexation petition and resolution for orderly annexation between the City of North Mankato and Belgrade Township
- Consider annexation petition and resolution for orderly annexation of the Altenburg Property in Belgrade Township
- Receive and discuss ordinance modifying Chapter 113 (sale of cannabis) and Chapter 156 (zoning) of the North Mankato City Code
Council Work Session
The North Mankato City Council held a work session on August 19, 2024. Council members discussed the proposed 2025 tax levy, reviewing tax history, distribution, and relevant strategic plans. The agenda lists these topics as discussion items, with no formal decisions recorded.
- Discussion of the proposed 2025 tax levy
- Review of tax history and distribution
- Review of relevant strategic plans
- Council budget work session focusing on the 2025 levy
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing
The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 174 to amend City Code Chapter 54 regarding stormwater. The body will also review water main flushing dates and a request to change office hours.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 174 (Chapter 54 Stormwater)
- Setting water main flushing dates for October 7-25, 2024
- Concession permits for CERO at Wheeler Park for multiple dates in September
- Request for change in office hours
- Review of Judson Bottom Road survey results
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to authorize the Port Authority to issue bonds up to $2,345,000. The body will also discuss water system agreements, TIF district decertification, and various event permits.
- Public hearing and ordinance for Port Authority bonds up to $2,345,000 for Industrial Development District No. 1 property acquisition
- Resolution to decertify Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-14 (Webster Avenue Redevelopment)
- Water System Interconnection Agreement between City of Mankato and City of North Mankato
- Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota DNR for the Spring Lake Fishing Pier Project
- Bid acceptance for Project No. 24-02 C: Splash Pad Water Reclamation Project
Council Work Session
The North Mankato City Council will hold a work session to review department budget requests and discuss the Judson Bottom Road project.
- Review of department budget requests
- Discussion of Judson Bottom Road project
- Meeting at 1001 Belgrade Avenue