Willmar public meetings in 2023
39 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)
City Council
The Willmar City Council will meet on October 9, 2023, to conduct regular business. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion regarding the 2024 Budget.
- 2024 Budget Discussion
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 special assessments for unpaid weed, snow, and fire alarm charges. The body will also consider a service contract with Hometown Fiber and the final plat for the Hendrickx Subdivision.
- Service contract with Hometown Fiber
- Final plat for Hendrickx Subdivision
- Sale of THC product license to Coborn's Incorporated dba Cash Wise Liquor
- Special assessment hearings for unpaid weed/grass, snow/ice, and fire alarm charges
- Dovre Township Fire Agreement
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023. The agenda includes approving a contract with the Willmar Supervisor Unit and discussing a School Resource Officer Suspension Agreement.
- Contract between City of Willmar and Willmar Supervisor Unit
- School Resource Officer Suspension Agreement
City Council
The City Council will review the Mayor's proposed 2024 budget and the proposed 2024 EDC budget. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the City Charter.
- Acceptance of $20,000 Willmar Community Foundation Grant for equitable communications project
- Bid award for Trott Avenue Stormwater Improvements
- Joint Orderly Annexation Agreement for 15 St SW
- Introduction of ordinances and public hearings for rezoning land in GB 2 and GB 3
- Final payment application for seal and fog surfacing Project No. 2308
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a discussion regarding City Hall and conduct a review of the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and Budget.
- City Hall discussion
- 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and Budget Review
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2nd Ave SE easement vacation and ordinances affecting the General Business District. The body will also consider terminating an agreement with the Willmar School District for school resource officers.
- Public hearing on 2nd Ave SE Easement Vacation
- Ordinance to create the General Business 3 District
- Ordinance amending the General Business District
- Termination of agreement with Willmar School District for School Resource Officers
- Final payment for the Civic Center Roof over Roof Project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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 conduct a tour of the City Auditorium and hold discussions regarding the 2024 election. The meeting also includes a review of the work session calendar.
- City Auditorium tour
- 2024 Election discussion
- Work session calendar review
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding THC licenses, massage therapy business regulations, and the vacation of public easements. The body will also consider ordinances related to cannabis business prohibitions and public use of hemp products.
- Public hearing on Ordinance Amending Willmar Municipal Code, Chapter 8 (THC)
- Public hearing on Ordinance Regulating Massage Therapy Businesses and Massage Therapists
- Public hearing to Vacate Public Easements on Preserve on 24th First Addition Plat
- Interim Ordinance temporarily prohibiting cannabis businesses until January 1, 2025
- Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the issuance of General Improvement Bonds and several zoning requests. The body will also discuss the new City Hall and Municipal Utilities office, as well as ordinances regarding cannabis and massage therapy businesses.
- Public hearing for issuance of up to $9,450,000 General Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A
- Public hearings for the Bethesda Rezone Request and creation of the Industrial-3 Zoning District
- Discussion of Willmar Auditorium Lead & Asbestos Remediation and alternate demolition
- Introduction of ordinances regulating massage therapy businesses and THC licenses
- Consideration of a settlement agreement between BNSF and the City of Willmar
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold an open discussion regarding the City Hall and Community Center. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss labor negotiations strategy.
- Open discussion of City Hall/Community Center
- Closed session for labor negotiations strategy
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including the hiring of a Public Works Director and the 19th Ave Trail Project. The meeting includes an introduction of an ordinance for the Bethesda rezoning and a discussion regarding a land sale for Parcel 95-921-5690.
- Introduce Ordinance and Set Public Hearing Date for Bethesda Rezone
- Authorize Advertisement for Bids Project No. 2304-B, 19th Ave Trail Project
- Approve the hiring of a Public Works Director
- Consider Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for Airport Drainage Improvements
- Land Sale Discussion Parcel 95-921-5690
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a municipal land sale, a GB-2 rezone, and the removal of parking minimums. Other business includes the authorization of GO Improvement Bonds 2023A and a THC product license for Mohammed Hasee LLC dba Mr. Smoke.
- Public hearings for municipal land sale, GB-2 rezone, and removal of parking minimums
- Authorization of GO Improvement Bonds 2023A
- Sale of THC Product License to Mohammed Hasee LLC dba Mr. Smoke
- Acceptance of Age-Friendly Minnesota Grant
- Proposal for City of Willmar rebranding
City Council
The Willmar City Council will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item on the agenda is a presentation by BKV Group regarding the City Hall and Community Center.
- BKV Group presentation on City Hall/Community Center
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of industrial park land to MB Rail. The body is also considering a labor agreement with the AFSCME Public Works Unit and several infrastructure projects. Other items include introducing ordinances for a GB-2 rezone and the removal of parking minimums.
- Public hearing: Sale of Industrial Park Land to MB Rail
- Labor Agreement between the City of Willmar and the AFSCME Public Works Unit
- Proposed ordinances for GB-2 rezone and removal of parking minimums
- Professional services for TH 40 turn lane improvements for Willmar Rail Park
- 2023 Pavement Marking Project
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a rezone on Olena Ave and the 2023 Annual Stormwater. The body will also consider a general wage increase for non-union employees and the hiring of a Finance Director.
- Public hearing for Olena Ave Rezone
- 2023 Annual Stormwater public hearing
- Agreement with Riggs Brothers Construction for a concrete pad at Sperry Park
- MB Rail Purchase Agreement
- 19th Ave Path Professional Services Agreement
🗳️ How they voted (3 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 Willmar City Council will meet to award street improvement projects and seal coating. The agenda includes a public hearing on a rezone for Tevalon and a review of revised employee policies.
- Public hearing regarding Tevalon Rezone
- Awarding of 2023 Street Improvement Projects and adoption of as-bid budgets
- Award of Project No. 2308 Seal Coat
- Renewal of a hanger lease agreement with the State of Minnesota
- Beverage and vending agreement with Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company/Versa Vending
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to conduct council orientation and review the city's special assessment policy. The meeting includes scheduled closed sessions under Minnesota statutes.
- Special Assessment Policy Review
- Council Orientation
City Council
The Willmar City Council will consider a rebranding request for proposals and a DNR public water access cooperative agreement. The council is also deciding on the purchase of turnout gear and final payment for Project No. 2203-A.
- Set public hearing date for Tevalan rezone
- City of Willmar rebranding request for proposals
- DNR Public Water Access Cooperative Agreement
- Final payment for Project No. 2203-A
- Purchase of a second set of turnout gear
City Council
The City Council will discuss the location for a new City Hall and Community Center. The meeting includes decisions on broadband consultants and a professional services agreement for the Eagle Lake Sanitary Sewer Lift Station.
- Site location for City Hall and Community Center
- Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager At Risk
- Special Municipal Advisor for the Hometown Fiber Project (Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham)
- Broadband Consultant & Technical Representative (Hometown Fiber)
- Eagle Lake Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Professional Services Agreement
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to review presentations regarding potential site locations for City Hall and a Community Center. The session includes presentations from Willmar 10 and BKV Group.
- City Hall Site Location Presentation by Willmar 10
- City Hall and Community Center Site Locations presentation by BKV Group
- Discussion of future work session calendar
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a city charter amendment and a potentially dangerous dog. The body will also consider updates to the city safety policy and firefighter compensation.
- Public hearing for Ordinance Amending the Charter of the City of Willmar
- Request to increase Firefighter wages and Fire Officer Stipend for 2023
- Re-appropriation of funds from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to 2023 Capital Improvement Budget
- Approval of plans and specs for 2023 Street Improvement Projects
- Lakeland Drive Traffic Study Presentation
City Council
The City Council will discuss the 2023 street improvement projects and consider hiring a Director of Community Growth. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a potentially dangerous dog and the Mayor's State of the City address.
- Public hearing for potentially dangerous dog
- Approval of plans and specs for 2023 Street Improvement Projects
- Consideration of Jose Pablo Obregon for Director of Community Growth
- Hoting Annexation
- Purchase of I.S./Parks & Rec audio/visual equipment
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the municipal code for alcoholic beverages. The body will also review a broadband RFP selection and a housing market analysis presentation.
- Public hearing on Ordinance Amending Willmar Municipal Code, Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages
- 2023 Street and Other Improvement Projects Intent to Reimburse and Preliminary Budget
- Broadband RFP Selection Committee Recommendation
- Musco Lighting purchase for Swansson Fields Complex
- Fire Department requests to apply for FEMA and Minnesota State Fire Marshal grants
City Council
The Willmar City Council will meet to consider an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding alcoholic beverages. The body will also review a photogrammetry proposal and a purchase for information systems network equipment.
- Ordinance amending Willmar Municipal Code, Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages
- Information Systems Network Equipment Purchase
- DNR Regional Trail Grant for Glacial Lakes Trail Head, Civic Center Drive
- Allocation of funds for an outdoor fitness court®
- Lawful Gambling Applications for Willmar Sertoma Club and Willmar Fests, Inc.
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