Willmar public meetings in 2024

15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

Willmar City Council to adopt 2025 fee schedule and discuss cannabis ordinance

The City Council will vote on several consent items including the 2025 fee schedule and ARPA fund designations. Regular business includes reviewing final plans for the Outdoor Rink/Pavilion and an overview of the cannabis ordinance.

Resolution adopting the 2025 Fee Schedule
Resolution designating ARPA funds to Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Housing Trust Fund
Final plans and specifications for the Outdoor Rink/Pavilion and authorization for bids
Cannabis Ordinance Overview
Sunday Liquor License and Sale of THC Products 2025 License Renewals

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to hold Truth in Taxation and sanitary sewer rate hearings

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Truth in Taxation and proposed sanitary sewer rate amendments for 2025 through 2029. The body will also consider purchase agreement amendments for JOTS and CURA.

Truth in Taxation public hearing
Public hearing on Ordinance Amending Sanitary Sewer Rates 2025 through 2029
Pursuit of Transportation Alternatives Grant Program and Active Transportation Funding
Legal Services Rates for 2025
JOTS and CURA purchase agreement amendments

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea

Adjourn

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea

Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to review 2025 budget and capital improvement plan

The City Council will meet to review the 2025 Budget and the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also review the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Review of 2025 Budget
Review of Capital Improvement Plan 2025
Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea

Adjourn

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea

Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to discuss wastewater rate changes and improvement project budgets

The Willmar City Council will consider an ordinance to amend sanitary sewer rates following a rate study. The body will also review professional services agreements and preliminary budgets for 2025 and 2026 improvement projects.

Ordinance amending Sanitary Sewer Rates
2025 and 2026 Improvement Project Professional Services Agreements and preliminary budgets
2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Request for Proposals for Criminal Prosecution Services
Plat approval for McKenzie Estates First Addition

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to hold public hearings on electric rates and 2025 improvements

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding an ordinance to amend electric rates for 2025 through 2027 and 2025 improvements. The body will also consider the selection of a Police Chief executive recruiter and the certification of unpaid utility charges as liens.

Public hearing on Ordinance Amending Electric Rates 2025 through 2027
2025 Improvement Hearing
Selection of Police Chief Executive Recruiter
Dovre Township Fire Agreement
CR 5 and Trott Ave/Willmar Ave Signal Warrants

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Items Removed from Consent Agenda

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to consider 2025 health insurance rates and electric rate changes

The Willmar City Council will hold public hearings regarding special assessments for unpaid mowing, fire alarm, and tree removal charges. The body will also discuss the 2025 health insurance rates, electric rate ordinances, and the assignment of interim Police Chief duties.

Public hearings for unpaid weed/grass mowing, fire alarm system, and infectious tree removal charges
Approval of 2025 Health Insurance Rates and Employer Contribution
Ordinance amending electric rates
Approval of Blue Line Arena second scoreboard
Assignment of interim Police Chief duties

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea

"Community Pride" Announcements

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea

Adjourn

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea

Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 18:30

General

City Council to consider senior housing TIF and interim police chief appointment

The Willmar City Council will discuss a TIF agreement for Water View Senior Housing and the appointment of an interim police chief. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the sale of real property and the vacation of easements.

Public hearings on the sale of real property and Water View Senior Housing easements
Water View Senior Housing Development TIF Agreement
Appointment of an Interim Police Chief
Introduction of an ordinance amending electric rates
Acceptance of Final Project No. 2301-C: Irene, Augusta & Mary Avenue SE Reconstruction

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Willmar Municipal Utilities , Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

6 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

6 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

6 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Mon Sep 30, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to discuss 2025 budget and executive recruiting

The City Council will hold discussions regarding the 2025 budget. The body is also considering authorization to solicit proposals from executive recruiting firms.

Authorization to solicit proposals from executive recruiting firms
2025 Budget discussions

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Willmar Municipal Utilities Auditorium, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

6 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

7 yea

Doug Reese yea · Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

Willmar City Council to consider real estate acquisitions and property sales

The City Council will review several property agreements, including the acquisition of Rice Home Medical Properties and a lease amendment with CentraCare Health System. The body will also consider an ordinance to authorize the sale of real property and adopt the 2024 Assessment Roll.

Acquisition of Rice Home Medical Properties
Lease amendment with CentraCare Health System
Adoption of 2024 Assessment Roll
Plat approvals for Fair Grounds Second Addition and Gurley's Addition
Public hearing authorization for the sale of real property

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

Council to set preliminary property tax levy and approve 2025 budget

The Willmar City Council will receive the Mayor's proposed 2025 budget and consider setting the preliminary property tax levy. The meeting includes approving consent agenda items, such as minutes and grant acceptance, and authorizing the purchase of hazardous materials decontamination and rescue strut equipment for the Fire Department.

Receive Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2025
Set Preliminary Property Tax Levy
Authorize purchase of hazardous materials decontamination system
Authorize purchase of rescue struts
Set public hearing for Water View Senior Housing easements

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Wed Aug 28, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to review 2025 General Fund and Tax Levy

The City Council will meet to review the 2025 General Fund and Tax Levy. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

Review of 2025 General Fund and Tax Levy

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Willmar Municipal Utilities Auditorium, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Adjourn

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

Willmar City Council to hold 2024 Assessment Hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding 2024 assessments. The body will also consider a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk and the CentraCare East Addition major subdivision.

Public hearing for 2024 Assessment
Major Subdivision: CentraCare East Addition
Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk
Kandiyohi County Economic Development 2025 budget
Project No. 2201-A reconstructing 6th Street SW from Willmar Ave to 19th Ave

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Items Removed from Consent Agenda

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

Council to consider gas franchise fees and approve contracts

The Willmar City Council will consider establishing a gas franchise ordinance and fee, approve contracts for airport and fiber services, and address roof repairs at the Civic Center.

Public hearing on gas franchise ordinance and fee
Contract with Bolton & Menk for professional services
Fiber use agreement with Hometown Fiber
Contract with West Central Roofing for Civic Center repairs
Approval of 2-year lease with Willmar Warhawks for Civic Center

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

7 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Mon Jul 29, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Willmar City Council to review Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council will meet to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes the approval of accounts payable and a gambling application for West Central Ducks Unlimited.

Capital Improvement Plan
Accounts Payable Report for 7/11/24 - 7/23/24
West Central Ducks Unlimited Lawful Gambling Application

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Willmar Municipal Utilities Auditorium, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Mon Jul 15, 2024 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on TIF for Waterview Senior Housing

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for Waterview Senior Housing. The body will also consider a wastewater rate study and the sale of a THC product license to Hemponix Holdings LLC. Additionally, the council will call for public hearings on gas franchise and gas franchise fee ordinances.

Public hearing to establish a TIF for Waterview Senior Housing
Consideration of a Wastewater Rate Study
Call for public hearings on Gas Franchise and Gas Franchise Fee Ordinances
Consideration of THC Product License sale to Hemponix Holdings LLC
Temporary on-sale liquor license permits for Green Mill and Intuition Brewing LLC

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Heath and Human Services Building - Board Room, Willmar

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Proposed Additions or Deletions to Agenda

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Approve Consent Agenda Items

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea

Adjourn

8 yea

Justin Ask yea · Audrey Nelsen yea · Rick Fagerlie yea · Vicki Davis yea · Thomas Butterfield yea · Carl Shuldes yea · Julie Asmus yea · Michael O'Brien yea