Spring Valley public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The council will consider the sale of 802 Sata Drive (Countryside Acres Lot 10, Block 1) to Patricia Reyerson for $13,500, despite a 5-0 Planning and Zoning vote against the sale. They will also discuss assigning market values to city-owned lots, drafting covenants for Countryside Acres Lots 1-10, and receive a Rolling Hills Transit update.
- Sale of 802 Sata Drive (Countryside Acres Lot 10, Block 1) to Patricia Reyerson for $13,500
- Assigning market values for city-owned residential, commercial, and industrial lots for online sale
- Drafting covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Countryside Acres Lots 1-10, Block 1
- Drafting a developer's agreement for Sata Drive residential lots (Countryside Acres Lots 1-10, Block 1)
- Tracy Road Improvement Project Pay Application #3
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council held a work session to review the 2026 preliminary budget, covering multiple departments. They discussed increases for street maintenance, building maintenance, and a future fire truck purchase, while noting a decrease in the library levy. No final decisions were made; the session was for discussion and consensus only.
- Street Department budget increased from $150,000 to $200,000 for maintenance and catch basin replacements
- Building Maintenance transfer increased from $40,000 to $60,000 for ambulance facility door and library painting
- Fire truck transfer increased from $70,000 to $80,000
- Library levy decreased from $185,000 to $177,000
- 3.5% wage adjustment and 0.88% state FMLA payment included in preliminary budget
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council approved a $160,013.56 pay application and a change order for the 2025 Tracy Road Improvement Project, and adopted a resolution to issue a General Obligation Water Revenue Note through the state's Public Facilities Authority. The council also approved the acquisition of a park parcel from the state, the sale of a forfeited parcel at 300 Main St W, and a $6,100 quote to replace a Community Center air conditioner. Several items were discussed or tabled, including a VFW greenspace sidewalk bid and appointments to the Tourism Board.
- Approved 2025 Tracy Road Improvement Project pay app #1 for $160,013.56
- Adopted Resolution 2025-23 for a General Obligation Water Revenue Note via the MN Public Facilities Authority
- Approved acquisition of Parcel 36.0111.000 from the state for park land
- Approved sale of forfeited Parcel 36.0260.000 at 300 Main St W
- Approved $6,100 quote from Rubin Mechanical to replace Community Center air conditioner
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council approved purchasing a tax-forfeited parcel in Spring Creek Park for $700, formed a committee to develop a city logo and signage, and adopted a Tourism Board document and appointments. Several other items were discussed, including a denied fire bill reduction request and updates on park, library, and fire department activities.
- Approved purchase of tax-forfeiture parcel 36.0111.000 in Spring Creek Park for $700
- Approved forming a committee to develop a city logo, signage, and funding recommendations
- Adopted Resolution 2025-22 appointing members to the Tourism Board
- Denied a request to reduce a fire services bill for a vehicle-in-ditch incident
- Noted KABC donated $30,000 for pool renovations
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council approved a $37,600 work order for an Active Transportation Grant survey and feasibility report, and denied a proposal to purchase or lease 30 acres of city-owned land. The council also approved forming a housing committee and directed updates to drafts for a Tourism Board and a Park & Recreation Board.
- Approved $37,600 work order for Active Transportation Grant survey and feasibility report
- Denied Trenton Hyland's proposal to purchase or lease 30 acres of city-owned land (including 7 acres currently under multi-year lease)
- Approved formation of a Housing Committee as recommended by the EDA
- Directed updates to Tourism Board draft (eligibility changed to owners of tourism-related property)
- Directed updates to Park & Recreation Board draft (advisory committee, not a board; no programs competing with Kingsland Community Education)
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council approved a task order for engineering services related to a Resiliency Planning Grant from the MPCA, costing $92,806. The city also received a $1.0 million Active Transportation grant for downtown improvements. Other items included approval of consent agenda items and discussion of community concerns.
- Approved Task Order for Resiliency Grant engineering services at $92,806
- Received $1.0 million Active Transportation grant for downtown area
- Approved consent agenda including April final accounts payable and Ag Days street closures
- Discussed lifeguard shortage and potential pool hour reductions
- Public comments on Kolling Court issues and neighborly conduct
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council approved a $1.5 million Local Road Improvement Program grant from MnDOT for the 2025 Tracy Road Improvement project, a city/county project. They also approved a task order for construction services with Bolton & Menk totaling $360,400, with the city's share at $157,504. Other actions included approving a conditional use permit for a storage facility at 710 Sata Drive, a purchase agreement for two lots on Sata Drive, and various expenditures for repairs and grants.
- Approved $1,500,000 Local Road Improvement Program grant agreement with MnDOT for 2025 Tracy Road Improvement
- Approved task order with Bolton & Menk for construction services ($342,400) and materials testing ($18,000) for Tracy Road Improvement
- Approved conditional use permit for a storage facility at 710 Sata Drive
- Approved purchase agreement for Lots 2 & 3, Block 3 of Industrial Second Addition by Ryan Rubin
- Approved $8,600 for City Hall south door replacement and $3,875 for Community Center window repairs
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council held a public hearing and special meeting to review and adopt special assessments for the 2025 Tracy Road Improvement Project. Residents raised concerns about sidewalk placement, property measurements, and retention pond ownership. The council unanimously adopted the assessment roll and accepted the low bid of $2,554,605.30 from Snow Contracting LLC for the project.
- Public hearing on special assessments for the 2025 Tracy Road Improvement Project
- Resident Gary Daggett objected to a sidewalk in front of 609 Warren Avenue
- Resident Kevin Hoornaert questioned property measurement accuracy
- Spring Park Homeowners Association questioned retention pond lot ownership
- Council adopted Resolution 2025-15 (assessment roll) and Resolution 2025-16 (bid acceptance for $2,554,605.30 from Snow Contracting LLC)
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council approved using $506,000 in cash from the General and Capital Improvement Funds for the 2025 Tracy Road project, adopted a resolution supporting Fillmore County's cannabinoid ordinance, and authorized a purchase agreement to sell two industrial lots to Ryan Rubin for $1 plus closing costs. The council also accepted the 2024 audit, approved a $6,000 ambulance subsidy contract, and extended Mediacom's franchise agreement to 2029.
- Approved $506,000 cash payment for 2025 Tracy Road improvement, half from General Fund and half from Capital Improvement Fund
- Adopted Resolution 2025-13 supporting Fillmore County Ordinance No. 20240423 on public use of cannabinoids
- Authorized preparation of purchase agreement to sell parcels 36.1182.000 and 36.1181.000 to Ryan Rubin for $1 plus buyer closing costs for a 9,000 sq ft building
- Approved five-year Mediacom franchise extension until July 1, 2029
- Approved $5,000 Fire Department purchase of tripod, harnesses, and ropes from donation fund
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council held a special meeting to approve a construction contract with Snow Contracting LLC for $2,554,605.30 and to set a public hearing on proposed assessments totaling $224,029.33. The assessment hearing is scheduled for March 31, 2025, with neighborhood meetings to follow.
- Resolution 2025-11 adopted declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessments
- Resolution 2025-12 adopted setting assessment hearing for March 31, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
- Low bidder Snow Contracting LLC awarded contract at $2,554,605.30
- Total amount to be assessed is $224,029.33, approximately $100 per linear foot
- One-on-one meetings scheduled with Kingsland School, Olmsted Clinic, and Spring Valley Senior Living
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council approved a resolution increasing the annual fire relief benefit from $2,100 to $2,700 per year of service, despite concerns about delayed audits. They also approved the final pay estimate for the 2023 Farmer Street Improvement project and discussed upcoming road projects and a wagon train camping request.
- Approved Resolution 2025-11 increasing fire relief benefit to $2,700/year (3-1, 1 abstention)
- Approved final pay estimate 10R-Final to Ulland Brothers for $30,413.37 for Farmer St improvements
- Approved tobacco license renewals for Casey's, Kwik Trip, Sunshine Foods, Dollar General, Smoking Guns
- Approved Friendship Wagon Train camping east of semi parking off Hwy 16 on June 26
- Tracy Road bid opening set for Feb 18; special council meeting Feb 24 for assessments
Meeting
The Spring Valley City Council held its regular meeting on January 13, 2025, adopting several resolutions including the 2025 fee schedule, official appointments, and banking policies. They approved plans for the 2025 Tracy Road improvements and ordered advertisement for bids, with special meetings scheduled for February 24 and March 31. The council also approved a $12,500 appropriation to the Spring Valley Historical Society and a final pay estimate of $15,604.20 for the 2023 Broadway/Territorial improvement project.
- Resolution 2025-10: Approved plans and ordered bids for 2025 Tracy Road improvements
- Resolution 2025-04: Set 2025 fee schedule, with rental and assessment search fees increased
- Approved $12,500 annual appropriation to Spring Valley Historical Society
- Approved final pay estimate of $15,604.20 to Rochester Sand & Gravel for 2023 Broadway/Territorial project
- Resolution 2025-07: Appointed officials to boards and commissions, including Fire Chief Dustin Johnson