{ "city": "North Mankato", "state": "Minnesota", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-northmankato.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Regular Meeting-Public Hearing", "headline": "City Council to hold public hearing on parking restriction amendments", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend City Code Section 71.05 regarding parking restrictions. The council will also discuss a potential moratorium on data centers and review engagement results for Belgrade light pole medallions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/7_20_26_Council_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Regular Meeting-Public Hearing", "headline": "City Council extends MIF agreement and approves storm sewer project", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will consider extending a Minnesota Investment Fund agreement with Gordini and approving the 2026 Storm Sewer Improvement Project. The meeting also includes approvals for public art, surplus equipment, and a new social media policy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/7_6_26_Council_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/7_6_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council will discuss data center moratorium and dwelling units", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council work session will consider a discussion on a data center moratorium and a discussion on dwelling units. No decisions are indicated in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion only. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, staff updates, and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/7_6_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/7_6_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to discuss housing study and social media policy", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a work session to discuss a housing study and review community guidelines for social media. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. at City Hall.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/6_15_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/6_15_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to approve plans and bid ad for 2026 Industry Court Street utility project", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including audio and block‑party permits, an event permit for Reserve Park, and acceptance of the police department body‑worn camera audit report. Business items include accepting the 2025 financial statement audit and setting a public hearing on extending the Minnesota Investment Fund agreement. The council will also vote on resolutions to approve plans and advertise bids for the 2026 Industry Court Street & Utility Improvement Project and to accept the bid for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/6_15_26_Council_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/6_15_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to discuss Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation administration", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a work session to discuss the administration of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. The meeting agenda lists this as the sole discussion item.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/6_1_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/6_1_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to approve MN/DOT contract for Belgrade Avenue improvement project", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will consider several resolutions, including a contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the 2026 Belgrade Avenue Improvement Project. It will also vote on a guaranteed maximum price and construction authorization for a new public works facility, and approve the purchase of property from the Port Authority. An audio permit for an event at Spinners Bar and Grill will be reviewed, along with routine consent agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/6_1_26_Council_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/6_1_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Regular Meeting-Public Hearing", "headline": "City Council to consider bid for 2026 swim facility reconstruction project.", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will approve minutes from the May 4 meeting, hold a public hearing on a petition to vacate a utility easement, and act on several consent‑agenda items including donations, a seasonal patio for the American Legion Post 578 at 256 Belgrade Avenue, a parade permit for Bells on Belgrade on Dec 5, 2026, and an audio permit for a park shelter event. The council will also consider business resolutions such as vacating utility easements, street‑improvement orders, an engineering report for the 2026 Industry Court Street utility project, new subdivision plats, and acceptance of the bid for the 2026 Swim Facility Reconstruction and Improvement Project. Additional items include approvals for the Haughton Avenue Demonstration Project and Hoover Elementary School Safe Routes to School improvements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/5_18_26_Council_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/5_18_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to discuss housing land trust and stormwater study", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a work session to review staff updates and specific discussion items. The body will discuss a housing land trust, a stormwater study, and a massage ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/5_4_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/5_4_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council will consider watershed plan agreement, budget amendment, and development updates", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will consider several resolutions, including a Joint Powers Agreement for the Minnesota River‑Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan, a budget amendment and fund reallocation for sales‑tax‑funded capital projects, and an amended developer agreement for the Maple Tree Cottages Planned Unit Development. The council will also set a public hearing on May 18 to consider a petition to vacate a utility easement. In addition, the consent agenda includes permits for a Fun Days parade, multiple audio and event permits for Spinners Bar & Grill, and event permits for Twin Rivers Arts.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/5_4_26_Council_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/5_4_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Regular Meeting-Public Hearing", "headline": "Council will consider issuing $27 million in general obligation bonds", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing on the assessment for the Belgrade Avenue Improvement Project. It will consider a resolution to issue $27,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the Port Authority. Additional business items include adopting the Belgrade Avenue assessment, accepting bids for the Marie Lane lift station and for the Caswell North Soccer synthetic turf project, and adopting the Active Transportation Action Plan. The meeting also includes the swearing‑in of Patrol Officer Les Landon and various audio and patio permit approvals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/4_20_26_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/4_20_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to discuss Public Works utilities and equipment maintenance", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council is holding a work session to review updates from staff. The primary focus of the discussion is the Public Works department.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/4_20_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/4_20_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Work Session", "headline": "Council discusses Public Works annual report and Active Transportation Plan", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council held a work session on April 6, 2026 at 1001 Belgrade Avenue. Council members reviewed the Public Works Annual Report presented by the Public Works department. They also discussed the Active Transportation Plan prepared by Community Development. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/4_6_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/4_6_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers bids for soccer turf and swim facility improvements", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will review bids for the Caswell North Soccer Synthetic Turf Project and the Spring Lake Swim Facility Improvement Project. The body will also consider property sales to the Minnesota Department of Transportation and various liquor and event licenses.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/4_6_26_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/4_6_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council will discuss the Police Department and Fire Department annual reports", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a work session to hear reports from the Police and Fire Departments. Staff will also provide updates on Public Works tree initiatives and the Community Development Medallion Design Initiative. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/3_16_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/3_16_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers bids and assessments for Belgrade Avenue improvement project", "summary": "The City Council will review bids for the 2026 Belgrade Avenue and street paving projects. Members will consider setting a public hearing for Belgrade Avenue assessments and a grant application for Walter S. Farm Park. The meeting also includes approvals for event permits and fire department by-law amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/3_16_26_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/3_16_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Regular Meeting-Public Hearing", "headline": "City Council to consider amending Accessory Use code (Ordinance No. 197)", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to City Code Section 156.035 (E)(G)(2) Accessory Uses. The council will then consider Ordinance No. 197 to formally amend that code section. Additional business items include resolutions for water‑system upgrades, a soccer synthetic‑turf project, and firefighter retirement benefit funding.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/3_2_26_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/3_2_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council will discuss the Culture, Recreation, and Quality of Life annual report", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council work session on March 2, 2026 includes standard procedural items and a discussion of the Culture, Recreation, and Quality of Life annual report presented by the department director. No decisions are listed; the agenda item is for informational review. Staff updates will also be provided before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/3_2_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/3_2_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "North Mankato Council to review Community Development Annual Report", "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Community Development Annual Report. Other agenda items consist of staff updates and procedural matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/2_17_26_Council_Work_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/2_17_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Regular Meeting-Public Hearing", "headline": "City Council to consider a new on‑sale liquor license for Caswell Park", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several resolutions and ordinances. Items include adopting an ordinance to codify 2025 ordinances, approving an on‑sale liquor license for Caswell Park for May 1 2026 to April 30 2027, and authorizing various public‑works projects. The council will also vote on a consent agenda covering bills, donations, insurance coverage, and surplus equipment sales.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/2_17_26_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/2_17_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider support and cost‑share for HWY 169 Revitalization Project", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will approve its consent agenda items, including bills, donations, water‑main flushing dates, and several resolutions. It will consider a resolution supporting the HWY 169 Revitalization Project Visual Quality Management Plan and the city’s intent to share costs for certain improvements. The council will also set a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 196, which compiles existing ordinances and penalties. Additional items include an event permit for the YWCA Mother’s Day 5K and authorizing Community Charities of MN to conduct lawful gambling under City Code 111.208.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/2_2_26_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/2_2_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "Council Work Session-Joint Meeting with Mankato to Discuss HWY 169", "headline": "Council discusses HWY 169 revitalization visual quality update", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council held a work session on February 2, 2026. The agenda included a discussion item providing an update on the visual quality process for the HWY 169 revitalization, presented by Administration and MnDOT. The meeting also covered routine items such as roll call, staff updates, and adjournment. No formal decisions or votes were listed in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/2_2_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/2_2_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Public Works presents preliminary design for new Public Works building", "summary": "The council will hear a presentation from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency about 610 Webster Avenue. It will review preliminary architectural and interior design concepts for a proposed Public Works building. A progress report on the swim facility and its design features will be provided. The council will also discuss seasonal patio hours.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/1_20_26_Council_Work_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/1_20_26_Council_Work_Session.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "Regular Meeting-Public Hearing", "headline": "City Council to hear proposal modifying Tax Increment Financing District 2-1", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing on modifying the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-1, including authorizing a business subsidy and a development agreement. The council will also consider resolutions to prepare a preliminary engineering report for Northport Industrial Park Street, advance municipal state aid, and order plans for the Marie Lane Lift Station and Forcemain Improvement (Project No. 25-07). Additional items include a resolution to support extending a local sales tax for capital improvements and several consent agenda items such as temporary liquor and parade permits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/1_20_26_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/1_20_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" }, { "date": "2026-01-05", "body": "Regular Meeting-Public Hearing", "headline": "City council to consider $27 million bond issuance for Port Authority project", "summary": "The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to authorize up to $27,000,000 in bonds for the Port Authority to fund a public works facility in the Timm Road South Development District. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes licensing for Circle Inn, labor agreements for police and support staff, a bookmobile services contract, and a resolution supporting the dissolution of the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition. Additional resolutions will address watershed management, engineering studies, and a federal disaster grant application.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Agenda/1_5_26_Council_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.northmankato.com/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2026/Minutes/1_5_26_Council_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://www.northmankato.com/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php" } ] }