Olivia public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 15, 2025
The City Council will consider the adoption of the 2026 annual operating budget and the final 2026 property tax levy. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the City Council's role as the Board of Adjustment and first readings of several ordinances.
- Approval of Final 2026 Property Tax Levy
- Adoption of 2026 Annual Operating Budget
- First reading of 2026 Fine and Fee Schedule
- Ordinances regarding cannabis cultivator businesses, storm water drainage, and accessory dwelling units
- Purchase of pipe from JT Services for the Electric Department
December 1, 2025
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Budget and Truth-In-Taxation. The body will also consider ordinances regarding garbage and refuse and the Board of Adjustment, as well as a nuisance abatement for 1106 Ash Ave West.
- Public hearing for 2025 Budget & Truth-In-Taxation
- Resolution 2025-118: Abatement of public nuisance at 1106 Ash Ave West
- Ordinance 2025-11: Amendments to garbage and refuse code
- Ordinance 2025-12: Amendments to City Council as Board of Adjustment code
- Resolution 2025-121: Application for Olivia Active Living Trail & Pedestrian Transit Plan Phase 3
November 17, 2025
The Olivia City Council will hold public hearings on unpaid lawn mowing fees, a property nuisance at 1106 Ash Ave, a variance request, and a subdivision plat for the RCHD Addition. The council also plans to approve 2026 liquor licenses and a public works employee.
- Public hearing on unpaid lawn mowing fees
- Public hearing on nuisance abatement at 1106 Ash Ave
- Public hearing on subdivision plat RCHD Addition
- Approval of 2026 liquor licenses
- Hiring of full-time Public Works worker Ryan Krueger
November 3, 2025
The Olivia City Council approved its consent agenda, including step movements for two employees and a $14,120 purchase of wire for the Electric Department. The council then conducted a public hearing and adopted Resolution 2025-110 to vacate a portion of Walnut Avenue West within the Olivia Development Park Second Addition. A first reading was taken of Ordinance 2025-10 to amend Chapter 90 on fire prevention and protection, and the Energy and Climate Resilience Planning Advisory Committee was discussed.
- Resolution 2025-110: Vacating a portion of Walnut Avenue West (public hearing and vote)
- Ordinance 2025-10: First reading to amend Chapter 90 regarding fire prevention
- Resolution 2025-105: Authorization to purchase wire from Wesco for $14,120
- Resolution 2025-103: Step movement for Finance Director Shawn Hanson to Step 7, Grade 15
- Resolution 2025-104: Step movement for Administrative Assistant Leah Peterson to Step 3, Grade 7
October 20, 2025
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the assessment of unpaid refuse charges. The body will also consider a new fine and fee schedule and review several contracts and lease agreements.
- Public hearing for assessment of unpaid refuse charges
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-09 regarding the Fine and Fee Schedule
- Resolution 2025-101 calling for a public hearing on unpaid lawn mowing fees for four properties
- Resolution 2025-102 calling for a public hearing for the abatement of a nuisance property
- Review of ACTs Cleaning Service contract and House of Hope lease agreement
October 6, 2025
The council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-08 to rezone the parcel at 101 3rd Street from R-2 High-Density Residential to B-1 Highway Business and amend the official zoning map. The meeting also includes approval of two tax-levy resolutions (2025-90 and 2025-91) and the adoption of a hearing date for the preliminary levy. Additional items on the consent agenda are step movements for several employees, acceptance of quotes for concrete work and for a John Deere 544P from RDO Equipment Co., and discussion of the Olivia Haunted House event fee and a solar-panel grant program.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-08 – rezoning 101 3rd St from R-2 to B-1
- Resolution 2025-90 – approves HRA/EDA tax levy
- Resolution 2025-91 – approves preliminary tax levy and sets Dec 1 public hearing
- Resolution 2025-96 – accepts quote for concrete work
- Resolution 2025-97 – accepts quote from RDO Equipment Co. for a John Deere 544P
September 15, 2025
The Olivia City Council will hold a public hearing on past‑due utility accounts and consider several tax levy resolutions. It will also act on a rezoning ordinance that changes a parcel at 101 S 3rd St from R‑2 High Density Residential to B‑1 Highway Business. Additional consent agenda items include contracts for an electric shed, computer upgrades at water facilities, and an airport maintenance grant.
- Ordinance 2025-08: Rezone 101 S 3rd St from R‑2 to B‑1 Highway Business
- Resolution 2025-86: Accept quotes from Everstrong Construction for work on the electric shed
- Resolution 2025-87: Accept quote from In Control, Inc. to replace computers at wastewater and water treatment plants
- Resolution 2025-88: Approve Airport Maintenance and Operations Grant Agreement with MnDOT
- Resolution 2025-90: HRA/EDA Tax Levy
September 2, 2025
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to repeal and replace sections of the city code regulating signs. The body will also review a quote for a new police department vehicle.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-07 regarding sign regulations
- Resolution 2025-82: Accepting quote for a new Police Department vehicle
- Resolution 2025-78 and 2025-79: Step movements for Jodi Gilberts and Heather Otto
- Resolution 2025-80: Accepting donation/contribution
- Reports on BOLD Community August Pool and Lead Copper results
August, 18, 2025
The City Council will discuss a complete repeal and replacement of the city code sections regulating signs to ensure they are constitutional and easier to understand. The body is also reviewing several construction quotes and professional service agreements.
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-07 to repeal and replace sign regulations (Sections 152.150-152.158)
- Resolution 2025-71: Quote from Everstrong Construction for shed roof liner panel and insulation
- Resolution 2025-72: Quote from West Central Roofing for Olivia Public Library roof repair
- Resolution 2025-73: Quote from Chappell Central Inc. for Library BAS front end upgrade
- Resolution 2025-74: Authorization to hire Austin Macik as an on-call, part-time police officer
August 4, 2025
The Olivia City Council will discuss the certification of severely delinquent utility accounts to the Renville County Auditor for collection with property taxes. The meeting also includes approving donations, accepting a completed trail project, and reviewing a proposed update to the CDL reimbursement policy.
- Public hearing set for September 15, 2025, on delinquent utility accounts
- Resolution 2025-66: Accepts $300 donation from Township of Wang
- Resolution 2025-68: Accepts completion of Active Living Trail Project Phase 2
- Personnel Policy Update: Shifts CDL reimbursement to upfront payment model
- Budget Workshop scheduled for August 19, 2025
July 21, 2025
The council held a public hearing and unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-06, amending the city code to replace sections 152.500‑152.527 for the Olivia Regional Airport Overlay Zoning District. They also approved the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan for the Olivia Electrical Systems, pending a corrected substation image. Step movements were approved for Patrol Officer Damon Coots and Assistant Liquor Store Manager Ashley Jansen. The council accepted a $1,623.26 donation from the Renville County Soil & Water Conservation District.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2025-06, amending airport overlay zoning district (replace sections 152.500‑152.527)
- Approval of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for Olivia Electrical Systems, contingent on corrected substation image
- Resolution 2025-63 approving step movement for Patrol Officer Damon Coots
- Resolution 2025-64 approving step movement for Assistant Liquor Store Manager Ashley Jansen
- Acceptance of a $1,623.26 donation from Renville County Soil & Water Conservation District
June 16, 2025
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the Planning Commission. The body will also discuss updates to the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and the Olivia Regional Airport Overlay Zoning District.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-05 regarding the Planning Commission
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-06 to repeal and replace Olivia Regional Airport Overlay Zoning District sections
- Resolution 2025-52 to accept a donation from FM Bank and The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
- Resolution 2025-57 to amend the 2023 Comprehensive Plan
- Approval of Marcus Construction PCCO #10 and Pay App #8
May 19, 2025
The City Council will discuss accepting a quote to replace the air conditioning system at the Olivia Library. The body is also reviewing an ordinance to amend city code regarding nuisances and receiving updates on a regional sustainable development partnership.
- Resolution 2025-48: Accepting a quote for Olivia Library air conditioning replacement
- Ordinance 2025-04: Amending Chapter 92 of the Olivia City Code Regarding Nuisances
- First Amendment to Distribution Operations and Maintenance Agreement
- Resolution 2025-46: Step movement for Craig Mages
- Resolution 2025-47: Step movement for Dustin Stahnke
May 5, 2025
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to allow mini-warehouses in I-1 and I-2 districts. The body will also discuss a seal coat project and a nuisance ordinance. Other business includes hiring seasonal workers and a proclamation for Peace Officer Memorial Day.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-03 regarding mini-warehouses in I-1 and I-2 districts
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-04 regarding city nuisances
- Discussion of the 2025 Seal Coat Project
- Resolution 2025-42 for hiring seasonal Public Works/Parks Department workers
- Resolution 2025-45 regarding Armory rental agreement templates
April 21, 2025
The Olivia City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider Resolution 2025-39 to approve a Conditional Use Permit. Council members also discussed extending the lease for the House of Hope property with revised rent terms. The council reviewed and adopted draft rental fees, security deposits, and equipment purchase quotes for the Armory/Community Center.
- Public Hearing and approval of Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2025-39)
- 12‑month lease extension for House of Hope with amended rent effective Nov 1 2025
- Adoption of Armory rental fee schedule and security deposits ($250/$500)
- Purchase of Armory furniture – quote $7,342.00 from Uline
- Acceptance of quotes for concrete removal (Resolution 2025-35) and directional boring (Resolution 2025-36)
April 7, 2025
The Olivia City Council will discuss the Veterans Memorial, the Armory's rules and equipment purchase, and authorize a public water survey. The meeting includes a consent agenda of approvals and a public forum.
- Resolution 2025-33: Authorizing purchase of Armory equipment
- Resolution 2025-32: Authorizing incentive for water survey
- Resolution 2025-29: Accepting quote for concrete work
- Resolution 2025-30: Accepting quote for liner steel
- Resolution 2025-31: Approving termination of lease with Olivia Chrysler Center
March 17, 2025
The City Council will discuss the purchase of properties at 910 W. Lincoln Ave. and 102 14th St. from the State of Minnesota. The meeting includes a proclamation for BOLD Basketball Day and several resolutions regarding city permits and surplus property.
- Resolution 2025-23: Proposed purchase of 910 W. Lincoln Ave. and 102 14th St. from the MN Department of Military Affairs
- Resolution 2025-21: Local approval for Adult Client Training Service, Inc. off-site gambling permit
- Resolution 2025-22: Declaration and authorized sale of surplus property
- Electric Vehicle Charger Termination Agreement
- Proclamation of March 20, 2025, as BOLD Basketball Day
March 3, 2025
The City Council will consider a gambling permit for a foundation raffle and a pay scale adjustment for a staff member. Members will also discuss policies for the armory and potential fence improvements.
- Resolution 2025-19: Gambling Exempt Permit for The Pages of Our Communities Foundation at Nester Park
- Resolution 2025-18: Step movement to Grade 8, Step 3 for Jodi Gilberts
- Marcus Construction Change Order #007 for site concrete contracts
- Discussion of Armory Policy and fees
- Discussion of fence improvements
February 18, 2025
The council voted to acquire the historic Olivia Armory and its motor vehicle storage building for $1 each. It also approved adjusting the purchase price of the Olivia Chrysler Center to reflect a 50% share of the HVAC AC repair cost. Council members agreed to keep a fifth police squad car in the fleet without changing the budget, and adopted a policy for utility bill credit and reimbursement for solar panel users.
- Purchase of Olivia Armory and vehicle storage building for $1 each
- Adjustment of Olivia Chrysler Center purchase price to cover 50% of HVAC AC repair cost
- Decision to retain a fifth police squad car with no budget impact
- Adoption of policy for utility bill credit and reimbursement for solar panel users
- Fence updates at Jaycees and Dirks Parks
February 3, 2025
The council approved four taxable general‑obligation bonds offered by the United States of America with values of $147,000, $553,000, $3,094,000 and $4,309,000. Council members also granted a conditional use permit for an automotive dealership in the I‑1 (Light Industry) district and authorized the purchase of a new 1‑ton dump truck for $51,271. The meeting adopted an updated clothing‑allowance and safety‑wear policy and addressed other routine agenda items.
- Resolution 2025-12 – Accept U.S. offer to purchase a $147,000 taxable sewer revenue bond
- Resolution 2025-13 – Accept U.S. offer to purchase a $553,000 taxable utility revenue bond
- Resolution 2025-14 – Accept U.S. offer to purchase a $3,094,000 taxable sewer revenue bond
- Resolution 2025-15 – Accept U.S. offer to purchase a $4,309,000 taxable utility revenue bond
- Resolution 2025-11 – Grant conditional use permit for automotive dealership in I‑1 district
January 21, 2025
The Olivia City Council reviewed a consent agenda, held a public hearing, and voted on several resolutions. Items included hiring Evan Jansen as a full‑time public works worker, approving a conditional use permit in the I‑1 District, and moving forward with a new electric department facility funded by $450,000 from the Chrysler Center sale. The council also discussed the off‑site gambling premises permit for Corn Capital Days Inc. and an engineering service agreement with SEH Inc.
- Resolution 2025-11: Granting a Conditional Use Permit in the I‑1 District
- Resolution 2025-08: Authorizing employment of Evan Jansen as a full‑time Public Works Worker
- Resolution 2025-09: Approving off‑site gambling premises permit for Corn Capital Days Inc.
- 2025 Engineering Service Agreement with SEH Inc.
- Approval to design and build a 60 × 80 ft electric department facility, funded by $450,000 from the Chrysler Center sale
January 6, 2025
The Olivia City Council will meet to confirm appointments, approve donations, and discuss a public hearing for a proposed ordinance on temporary cannabis events. The council is also set to review architectural proposals for a new electric department facility.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-02 on temporary cannabis events
- Confirming appointments to Parks and Recreation Board and EDA Board
- Approving donations and disbursements
- Reviewing architectural proposals for Electric Department Facility
- Approving 2025 Annual Resolution and data inventory resolutions