Watertown, Minnesota
Upcoming
Planning Commission
The Watertown Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit and site plan for the Christ Community Lutheran School addition at 512 County Road 10. The commission will also review the preliminary and final plat for the Workshops of Watertown second addition located at 701 Industrial Boulevard. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these items are slated for discussion.
- CUP & site plan review – Christ Community Lutheran School addition, 512 County Road 10
- Preliminary & final plat review – Workshops of Watertown second addition, 701 Industrial Boulevard
Recent meetings
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting on July 1, 2026. Agenda items include discussing the continuation of Coffee Talk events, reviewing the 2026 Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey, and receiving updates on Carver County resources and the 2026 Free Summer Food Market. Most items are procedural or discussion-oriented, with no votes on ordinances or contracts.
- Discuss continuing Coffee Talk events going forward
- Review 2026 Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey
- Recap on June 10th Coffee With A Healthcare Provider
- Carver County announcements and resources
- 2026 Free Summer Food Market in Watertown
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to review a sketch plan from Lennar Homes for the Montgomery Property. This is a discussion item only, no final decision is scheduled. No other business is on the agenda.
- Review of Lennar Homes sketch plan for Montgomery Property
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will adopt the agenda, approve the consent agenda, and review minutes from the June 9 work session and regular meeting. A presentation of the 2025 audit and a staff introduction will be given. The council will consider five resolutions: Rosewood Estates plats, Peace Lutheran Church expansion, TrueNorth cannabis cultivation, credit enhancement for GO Utility Revenue Bonds Series 2026A, and Rails to Trails Fireworks 2026. Claims will also be addressed before adjournment.
- Resolution 2026-15 – Rosewood Estates preliminary and final plats
- Resolution 2026-16 – Peace Lutheran Church expansion conditional use permit
- Resolution 2026-17 – TrueNorth cannabis cultivation conditional use permit
- Resolution 2026-18 – Seeking credit enhancement for GO Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A
- Resolution 2026-19 – Rails to Trails Fireworks 2026
Planning Commission
The Watertown Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the preliminary and final plat for Rosewood Lane, a conditional use permit for Peace Lutheran, and a conditional use permit for True North at 709 Jefferson Avenue. They will also review a sketch plan from Lennar Homes for the Montgomery property.
- Public hearing on Rosewood Lane preliminary and final plat
- Public hearing on Peace Lutheran conditional use permit
- Public hearing on True North 709 Jefferson Avenue conditional use permit
- Lennar Homes Montgomery property sketch plan review
Economic Development Authority
The Watertown Economic Development Authority will discuss a utility fee waiver request from Workshops of Watertown, review a proposal for a City Center Veterans Memorial study, and address sign ordinance conflicts from the Central Business District Boardwalk Area Study. The agenda lists these as new business items with supporting staff memos, but no decisions are specified.
- Workshops of Watertown utility fee waiver request (staff memo attached)
- DJR Proposal for City Center Veterans Memorial study (staff memo attached)
- Central Business District Boardwalk Area Study sign ordinance conflicts (staff memo attached)
City Council Worksession
This is a City Council work session with a single agenda item: a staff memo and discussion on yard waste review. No actions or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of yard waste review based on staff memo (no further details provided)
The work session reviewed a temporary change to yard waste site hours that began on March 26, 2026. Staff reported the new hours reduced illegal dumping and were working well. The council discussed plans to gate the site to reduce staff workload, but no action was taken during this meeting.
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will vote on awarding the Angel Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project, purchase equipment for public utilities, and solicit quotes for park court resurfacing and a deckover trailer. The consent agenda includes personnel step movements, fire department hiring, mobile food unit permits, and a parking request for Crow River Liquors. A resolution on governing write-in vote counting (Resolution 2026-14) is also up for discussion.
- Award Angel Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project
- Purchase zero turn mower for Public Utilities
- Solicit quotes for Community Park court resurfacing
- Resolution 2026-14 on governing write-in vote counting
- Fire Department hiring of Wyatt Tesch
The Watertown City Council approved the consent agenda, claims roster, and several new business items. Key actions include awarding the Angel Avenue storm sewer project to Juul Underground for $639,066.54, purchasing a zero-turn mower and an electronic gate for the yard waste site, and authorizing quote solicitations for court resurfacing and a deckover trailer. The council also approved a resolution on write-in vote counting.
- Awarded Angel Avenue storm sewer improvements to Juul Underground, LLC for $639,066.54 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of a Hustler zero-turn mower for $11,749.35 (5-0)
- Authorized electronic gate purchase and installation for the yard waste site for $18,398.65 plus up to $7,500 for electrical work (5-0)
- Authorized solicitation of quotes for Community Park court resurfacing (5-0)
- Authorized solicitation of quotes for a public services deckover trailer (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-14 governing write-in vote counting (5-0)
- Approved the consent agenda and claims roster (5-0)
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging will vote on the senior dinner menu and discuss topics and speakers for the 2027 coffee talk series. They will also receive updates on a June coffee with a healthcare provider, the Walk With A Doc program at Richardson Nature Center, the Free Summer Food Market, and the 2026 Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey.
- Decision/vote on senior dinner menu
- Discuss 2027 coffee talk topics and speakers
- June 10 Coffee With A Healthcare Provider
- Walk With A Doc at Richardson Nature Center
- 2026 Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey
The Watertown Commission on Aging adopted its agenda and approved the May 6 minutes, each by an 8‑0 vote. It then approved serving penne pasta at the senior dinner scheduled for December 9, also by an 8‑0 vote. Several items – Walk With A Doc, a free summer food market, and the 2026 Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey – were tabled for discussion at the next meeting.
- Adopt agenda (8‑0)
- Approve May 6 minutes (8‑0)
- Approve penne pasta for senior dinner on Dec 9 (8‑0)
- Table Walk With A Doc, free summer food market, and 2026 aging survey for next meeting
City Council Worksession
The City Council will receive an update and discuss a proposed mixed-use development at the Watertower site. No other business is on the agenda for this work session.
- Update and discussion on the Watertower Site Mixed-Use Development Proposal
The Watertown City Council held a work session on May 26, 2026. Councilmembers Walters, Kasheimer, Thul and Everson were present; McGuire was absent. City Planner Mark Kaltsas provided an update on the Spring Mill mixed‑use project, the Lennar project on the Felt property, and other potential developments. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will consider a site plan for 595 Industrial Boulevard (Resolution 2026-12), a side yard setback variance at 917 Hickory Curve (Resolution 2026-13), and several consent items including a charitable gambling application, a mobile food unit permit for The Ice Cream Princess, and a street closure permit for a summer concert series.
- Resolution 2026-12: Site plan approval for 595 Industrial Boulevard
- Resolution 2026-13: Side yard setback variance request at 917 Hickory Curve
- Resolution 2026-11: Approving a charitable gambling application
- Mobile food unit permit for The Ice Cream Princess
- Street closure permit for Watertown Area Fine Arts Council summer concert series
The City Council approved a site plan for a new 89-unit mini-storage facility at 595 Industrial Boulevard. They also denied a request for a side yard setback variance at 917 Hickory Curve. Additionally, the council approved a temporary sign permit for the Watertown Area Fine Arts Council.
- Approved site plan for mini-storage facility at 595 Industrial Boulevard (4-0)
- Denied driveway setback variance for 917 Hickory Curve (4-0)
- Approved temporary public property sign permit for Watertown Area Fine Arts Council (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Approved May 26, 2026 claims roster (4-0)
Park & Recreation Commission
The Watertown Park and Recreation Commission will hold a meeting with the primary item being a discussion of sidewalk and trail connections. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda also includes commissioner park reviews and staff updates.
- Discussion of sidewalk and trail connections with reference to a PDF document (SIDEWALK AND TRAIL OPTIONS.PDF)
- Commissioner park reviews
- Updates from staff
Economic Development Authority
The Watertown Economic Development Authority will review and discuss the Boardwalk Area Plan with DJR Architecture. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from January and March 2026 meetings. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed.
- Boardwalk Area Plan Review & Discussion with DJR Architecture
- Approval of minutes from January 21, 2026
- Approval of minutes from March 25, 2026
The Watertown Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 21 and March 25, 2026 meetings, each by a 5‑0 vote. Members directed DJR Architecture to return next month with a cost analysis for the proposed downtown boardwalk enhancements. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m. by a unanimous vote.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved minutes of Jan 21, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of Mar 25, 2026 (5-0)
- Requested DJR Architecture to return next month with cost analysis
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a driveway setback variance request for 917 Hickory Curve and a site plan review for 595 Industrial Boulevard. Two sets of prior meeting minutes are also up for approval.
- Public hearing and driveway setback variance request at 917 Hickory Curve
- Site plan review for 595 Industrial Boulevard
- Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025
The Watertown Planning Commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It denied a variance request for a driveway at 917 Hickory Curve and recommended approval for a mini-storage site plan at 595 Industrial Boulevard.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0)
- Denied driveway variance at 917 Hickory Curve (4-0)
- Recommended approval for mini-storage site plan at 595 Industrial Boulevard (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (4-0)
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will consider approving plans and specifications for Angel Avenue storm sewer improvements and authorize bidding. They will also vote on temporary and permanent construction easements for that project. Other business includes establishing an elementary school speed zone, purchasing replacement trucks and equipment for public services and utilities, and approving a Lions Club liquor events resolution.
- Approve Angel Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements plans and specs, authorize bidding
- Approve temporary construction easement for Angel Avenue
- Approve permanent construction easement for Angel Avenue
- Establish elementary school speed zone
- Purchase Public Services truck replacements and Public Utilities skid loader; solicit quotes for lawn mower
The council approved plans and authorized bidding for the Angel Avenue storm sewer replacement, a $700,000 project funded in part by a $530,621 state grant. It also established a 20 mph school speed zone on Paul Avenue near the elementary school. Other approvals included vehicle purchases, a skid loader, and easements for the sewer project.
- Approved Angel Avenue storm sewer improvement plans and authorized bidding (4-0)
- Approved temporary construction easement for 501 Angel Ave (4-0)
- Approved permanent drainage/utility easement for 505 Angel Ave (4-0)
- Established 20 mph school speed zone on Paul Avenue during school hours (4-0)
- Approved purchase of two 1-ton Chevy trucks to replace units PS101 and PS104 (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Kubota SLV75-3 skid loader for $76,094.94 (4-0)
- Approved soliciting quotes for a 60-inch zero-turn mower (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Lions Club liquor events and water tower pay application (4-0)
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging will discuss new business items including a review of senior dinner pricing from Leonardo's, the COA By-Laws, and roles of commission members. They will also review a proposed flyer for the Senior Holiday Dinner and discuss upcoming events like the Coffee With a Healthcare Provider on May 13th. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and commissioner reports.
- Review of Coffee With The Superintendent Event
- May 13th Coffee With A Healthcare Provider on physical therapy importance
- Senior Dinner Pricing From Leonardo's discussed by Mary Barfnecht
- COA By-Laws review and discussion
- Proposed flyer for Senior Holiday Dinner to review and/or make changes
The Commission on Aging approved an amended agenda and the previous month's minutes. They also approved a donation of six pizzas from Leonardo's for students and decided to rename the Senior Holiday Dinner to the Senior Dinner.
- Approved amended agenda (All)
- Approved April 1, 2026 minutes (All)
- Approved Leonardo's pizza donation (All)
- Decided to rename Senior Holiday Dinner to Senior Dinner (All)
- Decided to discuss future programming events (All)
- Agreed to have event list ready for December dinner (All)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:41 p.m. (All)
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will consider a resolution supporting Hive Haus CDA's grant application for a community growth partnership. The consent agenda includes annual pay adjustments for three staff members and a storage site lease agreement with Edison Power. New business also covers a skid steer purchase, wastewater sediment removal, a wage study, and a temporary parking permit for Crow River Liquors.
- Resolution 2026-09 supporting Hive Haus CDA Community Growth Partnership Initiative Grant Application
- Storage site lease agreement with Edison Power
- Annual pay adjustments for Jason Raser, Ned Schroeder, and Logan Pysick
- Phase 1 wastewater treatment facility EQ basin sediment removal
- David Drown and Associates wage study
The Watertown City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a resolution supporting the Hive Haus grant application, authorized solicitation of quotes for an $81,000 skid loader, for EQ basin sediment removal, and for a wage study, and approved a temporary parking sign permit. All motions carried 4‑0.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-09 supporting Hive Haus grant application (4-0)
- Authorized solicitation of quotes for a $81,000 public utilities skid loader (4-0)
- Authorized staff to solicit quotes for Phase 1 EQ basin sediment removal (4-0)
- Authorized David Drown & Associates to proceed with wage study option 1 at $6,325 (4-0)
- Approved temporary parking sign permit with conditions (4-0)
- Approved claims roster as presented (4-0)
Park & Recreation Commission
The Watertown Park Commission will discuss several park-related items, including a maintenance update from Mike Loehrs, the Forrest Hills Open Space, annual commissioner park visits, and the Adopt-A-Park program. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion and staff updates.
- Park Maintenance Update from Mike Loehrs
- Forrest Hills Open Space Discussion
- Annual Commissioner Park Visits
- Adopt-A-Park Update
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will consider approving 2026 fire contracts (Resolution 2026-08), a 2026 pavement maintenance project, and a public utilities floor scrubber purchase. Consent items include minutes, a sanitary sewer televising payment, a mobile food permit for Adventure Bowls, and a street closure request for a Knights of Columbus bike blessing event.
- Approve 2026 fire contracts (Resolution 2026-08)
- 2026 Pavement Maintenance Project
- Public Utilities Floor Scrubber purchase
- Parks and Facilities Security Cameras RFQ
- Sanitary Sewer Televising Pay Application No. 1
The Watertown City Council approved the 2026 fire contracts with the townships of Franklin, Hollywood, Watertown and Woodland. It also authorized a $9,831.30 purchase of a Trident floor scrubber, awarded a $42,022.76 pavement maintenance project to BARGEN, Inc., and approved solicitation for a city security camera system. The council authorized an employment offer for Brad Johnson as Public Services Superintendent, approved the claims roster, and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved 2026 fire contracts with Franklin, Hollywood, Watertown, Woodland (Resolution 2026-08) (4-0)
- Authorized purchase of Trident T30SC floor scrubber for $9,831.30 (4-0)
- Awarded 2026 pavement maintenance project to BARGEN, Inc. for $42,022.76 (4-0)
- Approved solicitation of quotes for city security camera system (4-0)
- Authorized employment offer to Brad Johnson for Public Services Superintendent (4-0)
- Approved claims roster as presented (4-0)
- Adopted agenda as amended (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda as presented (4-0)