Willmar public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Willmar City Council meeting includes discussions regarding a resolution for Class-Comp implementation. The council will also review a Memorandum of Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Willmar and the Willmar Supervisors Unit.
- Resolution for Class-Comp Implementation
- Memorandum of Agreement with Willmar Supervisors Unit
- Memorandum of Understanding with Willmar Supervisors Unit
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including the purchase of a new ladder truck and various agreements with Oasis Aero, Inc. The meeting also includes discussions on wage increases for Community Service Officers and license renewals.
- Purchase of new ladder truck
- Airport Operations and Fix Base Operator Agreements with Oasis Aero, Inc.
- Wage increase consideration for Community Service Officers (CSOs)
- Credit change orders for Swansson Fields and Recreation Fields projects
- Administrative violations and license revocation for High Cakes Recreational Dispensary
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss updates regarding City Hall, the Broadband Project, and EDC rebranding. The agenda also includes a discussion on Invest in Willmar contingency funds.
- City Hall update
- EDC rebranding discussion
- Broadband Project update
- Invest in Willmar contingency funds discussion
- Closed session under MN Statute 13D.03 Subd.3 (c)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a discussion regarding the continuation of the 2024 Improvement Hearing. The council is also scheduled to review the 2024 Budget.
- Continuation of 2024 Improvement Hearing discussion
- Review of 2024 Budget
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a land sale to Duininck Concrete, LLC and the 2024 Improvement Hearing. The agenda also includes discussion of engineering services for 2024 street improvement projects.
- Public hearing: Duininck Concrete, LLC land sale
- Public hearing: 2024 Improvement Hearing
- Discussion of 2024 Street Improvement Projects Engineering Services
- Designation of 2024 election polling places
- Introduction of Planning Director Christopher Corbett and City Planner Christopher Frank
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a review of the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes a meeting with Bruce Schwartzman of BKV Group.
- 2024 Budget Review
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed 2024 water and electric rates for Willmar Municipal Utilities. The meeting also includes discussions on land sales, business funding pursuits, and several liquor license applications.
- Public Hearing: 2024 Water Rates ordinance
- Public Hearing: 2024 Electric Rates ordinance
- Duininck Concrete, LLC land sale
- Pursuit of LRIP funds for Business 71 Improvement Project
- Bid award for Municipal Airport Draintile Installation Project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Willmar Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Bethesda Conditional Use Permit. The commission will also review an amended conditional use permit for Justin Paffrath.
- Public Hearing: Bethesda Conditional Use Permit
- Review of Amended Conditional Use Permit for Justin Paffrath
City Council
The City Council will meet to conduct a review of the 2024 budget update. The meeting also includes a continuation of a public assessment hearing from October 16th.
- Review of 2024 Budget update
- Continuation of Oct 16th Public Assessment Hearing
- Closed session regarding labor negotiations strategy
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding land rezoning into the GB2 and General Business 3 districts. The meeting also includes discussions on health insurance premium increases for 2024 and the introduction of an ordinance for water and electric rates.
- Public hearing for Rezone Land GB2 District
- Public hearing for Rezone land into the General Business 3 District
- Introduction of an Ordinance for Water and Electric Rate
- Discussion on 2024 Health Insurance Premium Increase
- Project No. 2210 TH 12 Lift Station Elimination Change Order No. 2
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to conduct public hearings regarding the Bethesda Preliminary Plat and the Bethesda Planned Unit Development (PUD). The body will also review a purchase agreement with Duininck Concrete, LLC.
- Public hearing: Bethesda Preliminary Plat
- Public hearing: Bethesda PUD
- Purchase agreement with Duininck Concrete, LLC
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the codification of municipal code and the temporary prohibition of cannabis businesses until 2025. The body will also discuss the prohibition of cannabis and hemp products in public places.
- Interim ordinance to prohibit cannabis businesses until January 1, 2025
- Ordinance prohibiting cannabis and hemp products in public places
- Awarding Sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A
- Bids for Project No. 2305, 2023 Trott Ave Regional Stormwater Improvements
- Age Friendly Community Resolution
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss updates regarding Suite Livn and the 23rd St SE sidewalk and Sunrise parking lot. The Planning Department will review the MB Rail Development. The council will also select a Rebranding Committee.
- MB Rail Development review
- 23rd St SE Sidewalk and Sunrise Parking Lot updates
- Suite Livn update
- Rebranding Committee selection
City Council
The Willmar City Council will discuss a labor agreement with the LELS Unit and the appointment of disclosure counsel for the Hometown Fiber Open Access Fiber Project. The body will also review agreements for the city amphitheater and mural designs for the National Fitness Campaign.
- Amphitheater License and Donation Acceptance Agreement with Rotary Club of Willmar
- Request for Proposals for Auditorium Lead Dust Remediation and Asbestos Removal and Repair
- Appointment of Gilmore Bell as Disclosure Counsel for Hometown Fiber Open Access Fiber Project
- Introduction of ordinance and public hearing date for a rezone
- Labor Agreement between the City of Willmar and LELS Unit
City Council
The City Council is meeting to elect a Mayor Pro Tempore and establish council rules, committee assignments, and meeting dates. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the 2019 Small Cities Development Program project status.
- Public hearing on 2019 Small Cities Development Program project status
- Proposed contract with Kandiyohi County HRA to manage past grant revolving funds
- Consideration of ISCO, Inc. Mortgage Payoff of Business Subsidy Agreement
- Licensing agreement with Jason Butler - City Line Towing
- Purchase of Public Works Kubota Mowers