Willmar public meetings in 2025

General

The Willmar City Council will consider resolutions regarding base pay and health insurance contributions for 2026 through 2028. The body will also review a labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.

• Resolution approving 2026, 2027, and 2028 base pay structures
• Resolution approving 2026, 2027, and 2028 health insurance contributions for nonunion employees
• Labor agreement and memorandums of understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.

City Council

The Willmar City Council will consider approving the 2026 budget and tax levy, adopting the 2026 fee schedule, and hiring a new Public Works Director. The meeting also includes consent items for various agreements and public hearings.

• Hire Shane Stefanick as Public Works Director
• Adopt 2026 Fee Schedule
• Approve 2026 Budget and Tax Levy
• Terminate Build-to-Suit Lease with Glacial Lakes Curling Club
• Hire Consultant Dave Unmacht for Joint Session with WMU

City Council

The Willmar City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items including minutes and a snow pusher purchase. The council will also discuss insurance claims and slide replacement for the Aquatic Center and consider a contract with Sicora Consulting. A closed session is scheduled to evaluate the performance of Leslie Valiant.

• Approve City Council and Human Rights Commission minutes
• Approve Public Works Snow Pusher Purchase
• Discuss Aquatic Center Pool Filter Insurance Claim
• Discuss Aquatic Center Pool Slide Replacement
• Consider contract with Sicora Consulting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance amending the sanitary sewer system. Members will also consider agreements to rewrite the city zoning ordinance and discuss several capital improvement plans for streets and utilities.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 Article III Sanitary Sewer System
• Agreement with a consultant to rewrite the City of Willmar Zoning Ordinance
• Street and Utility, Crack Seal/Sealcoat, and Stormwater Capital Improvement Plans
• Rail Corridor Study Cooperative Agreement
• Amendments to the City Charter

City Council

The Willmar City Council will meet to conduct regular business, with a primary item being the approval of a contract for 2026 health insurance.

• Vote on 2026 Health Insurance Contract
• Regular Business Session

City Council

The Willmar City Council will consider approving plans and specifications for the Willmar Connect Phase 1 project. The body will also review liquor licenses for Jimmy P's LLC and discuss property located under the 1st Street Bridge in a closed session.

• Approval of plans and bid authorization for Willmar Connect Phase 1
• On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Jimmy P's LLC
• Certification of unpaid utility charges as a lien
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN sponsorship funding for Community Growth special events
• Closed session regarding property under 1st Street Bridge

City Council

The City Council will meet to review the 2026 Budget. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of the 2026 Budget

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding 2026 improvements, municipal electric rates, and special assessments for unpaid charges. The body will also discuss the annexation of land owned by Vaxxinova from Willmar Township.

• Public hearing on Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 1531 Willmar Municipal Electric Rates
• Public hearing for 2026 Improvement Hearing
• Briefing on Annexation of Land Owned by Vaxxinova from Willmar Township
• Public Works Overhead Door Replacement and Repair Project
• Dovre Township Fire Agreement

City Council

The City Council will accept the 2024 audit and review the 2026 budget for Willmar Municipal Utilities. The meeting includes several grant acceptances for airport maintenance and runway lighting.

• Acceptance of State of Minnesota Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant
• Acceptance of MnDot Runway 13/31 Edge Lights & Signs Grant
• Sale of THC Product License to SuperValu Inc. dba Cub Foods
• Acceptance of Final Project No. 2310-A - Eagle Lake Liftstations 7, 8 & 9 Improvements
• Review of 2026 Preliminary Engineering Report

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding 2025 assessments. The body will also consider the final project for the Gorton Ave Area Improvement and a grant agreement for Willmar Airport runway lighting.

• 2025 Assessment Hearing
• Final Project No. 2301-A Gorton Ave Area Improvement Project
• Willmar Airport FAA Grant Agreement for Runway 13/31 Edge Lighting and Guidance Signs
• Transfer of City property to MNDot T.H. 40 Right of Way
• Knights of Columbus Lawful Gambling Application

City Council

The Willmar City Council will approve minutes, grant agreements, and a 2026 economic development budget. The body will also consider a change order for a technology project and a retail cannabis license application.

• Approve 2026 Kandiyohi County/City Economic Development Budget
• Accept Project No. 2401-A 10th Street NW Reconstruction
• Approve Willmar Airport FAA Grant Agreement - Runway 13/31 Equipment
• Consider Retail Registration Application for Cannabis License - LeafLine Labs, LLC
• Forward BZA Item: Request to Modify Parking Setback

City Council

The Willmar City Council will meet to discuss the sale of Series 2025A General Obligation Improvement Bonds. The body will also consider liquor license applications and an amendment to Ordinance Number 1533.

• Sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A
• Amendment to Ordinance Number 1533
• On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for Giliberto's No. 6 Inc.
• Sale of THC Product License for Coborn's Incorporated dba Cash Wise
• Pennock Lions Club Lawful Gambling Application

City Council

The Willmar City Council will review bids for Civic Center East wall repairs and a change order for outdoor covered ice rink footings. The body will also consider several temporary liquor licenses and a grant application for parks and trails.

• Building Restoration Corporation bid for Civic Center East wall repairs
• Change Order #1 for Outdoor Covered Ice Rink-upgraded footings
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Permits for Intuition Brewing LLC and Kandiyohi County Fair Association
• Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Application and Resolution, Phase 2
• Call for 2025 Assessment Hearing

City Council

The Willmar City Council will vote to approve up to $7,000,000 in general obligation bonds and consider a 'WITH WILLMAR' comprehensive plan. The meeting includes the acceptance of several grants for airport lighting, arts, and PFAS treatment.

• Vote on $7,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A
• Public hearing on 'WITH WILLMAR' Comprehensive Plan
• Accept PFAS Source Identification & Reduction Grant
• Accept Solid Waste/Wastewater Grant from MPCA
• Accept Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (OSG)

City Council

The Willmar City Council will meet to discuss funding for the Lakeland Dr Trail and establish rules of decorum. The council will also consider liquor license permits for Spurs Corporation.

• Project No. 2504-B Lakeland Dr Trail Funding
• Project No. 2501-A 20th St SE Improvements Change Order No. 1
• Municipal Owned Property On-Sale Liquor License Holder Permit for Spurs Corporation
• City Park Special Event by On-Sale Liquor License Holder Permit for Spurs Corporation
• Rules of Decorum

City Council

The City Council will approve consent agenda items including police chief hiring and road improvement funding, and will introduce a public hearing for the 2025 Bond Ordinance.

• Hiring agreement for Police Chief
• Local Road Improvement Program Funding Agreement
• Consideration of 2025 Bond Ordinance
• Consideration of Sunday Liquor License for VFW 1639
• Consideration of Parking Restrictions on 7th Street Southeast

The council approved the agenda and consent items, including a $1.5 M road improvement grant and airport runway lighting plans. It adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing on a General Obligation Bond series up to $7 M. The council also approved a parking restriction on 7th Street SE, a lease for a radio‑control park, and a Sunday liquor license for VFW 1639.

• Approved Proposed Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including Resolution 2025-058 (road grant) and Resolution 2025-059 (airport runway lighting) (7-0)
• Approved Finance Report Line Item 5N (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-060 to schedule public hearing on General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A (7-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Radio Control Park Club at Pleasant View Park (6-1)
• Approved parking restriction on east side of 7th Street SE from Willmar Ave SE to 19th Ave SE (7-0)
• Approved Sunday liquor license for VFW 1639 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Willmar City Council will convene to discuss the 2025 Capital Expenditures and the proposed 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Fire Hall.

• Review 2025 Capital Expenditures
• Review 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

City Council

The Willmar City Council will meet to select a Police Chief and award a bid for Project No. 2503-D Business Highway 71. The body will also receive updates on the Connect Willmar Initiative and the 'My Willmar' app.

• Police Chief selection
• Project No. 2503-D Business Highway 71 bid award
• ATLAS of West Central MN Lawful Gambling Application
• Business Development Infrastructure Application resolution
• Annual Stormwater Presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item on the agenda is the "WITH WILLMAR" Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion of "WITH WILLMAR" Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a joint work session regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider Amendment #1 for the Fiber Network Phase I Project.

• Fiber Network Phase I Project - Amendment # 1
• Comprehensive Plan Joint Work Session
• Liquor License Holder Permit for Spurs Corporation
• THC Product License sale for LeafLine Labs, LLC dba RISE Willmar
• Statutory Municipal Liability Coverage Limits

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct a Capital Improvement Program Tour. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Capital Improvement Program Tour

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment for Fischer First Addition and a right of way vacation for Gorton Avenue. The body will also address the selection of a Police Chief and bid awards for infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing: Gorton Avenue Right of Way Vacation
• Public hearing: Fischer First Addition Zoning Map Amendment Proposed Ordinance and Replat
• Police Chief Selection
• Project No. 2503-C Technology Drive Improvements Bid Award
• Wastewater Treatment Facility Biosolids Tanker Purchase

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item on the agenda is the "WITH WILLMAR" Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion of "WITH WILLMAR" Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The Willmar City Council will convene to approve meeting minutes, bid awards for street and utility projects, and a liquor license renewal. The meeting also includes a public forum and regular business items.

• Approve City Council Minutes of March 3, 2025
• Project No. 2503-D Advertisement for Bids
• Project No. 2505-B TH 40 Draintile Repair Bid Award
• Project No. 2503-B West Street Improvements Bid Award
• Consideration of Valley Golf of Willmar Inc. On-Sale Wine Liquor License

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding bids for two infrastructure projects and review broadband considerations. The body will also act on a purchase agreement amendment and a lawful gambling application for the Willmar High School Trap Team.

• Bid award for Project No. 2501-A 20th Street SE Improvements
• Bid award for Project No. 2508 Seal Coat Improvements
• Advertisement for bids: Project No. 2503-C Technology Drive NE Improvements
• Willmar High School Trap Team Lawful Gambling Application
• Closed session regarding parcel 88-106-2130

City Council

The City Council will hear the State of the City Address from Mayor Reese and consider contracts for an outdoor covered ice rink. The body will also discuss the Gorton Ave Right-of-Way and broadband considerations.

• Awarding bid to Tradesmen Construction Inc. for Outdoor Covered Ice Rink
• Purchase agreement with Becker Arena Products for outdoor dasher board system
• Gorton Ave Right-of-Way
• Broadband consideration
• Closed session regarding parcel 95-378-0010

City Council

The Willmar City Council will convene for a work session at the Fire Station Training Room. The primary item on the agenda is the Connect Willmar Initiative.

• Connect Willmar Initiative
• Regular Business
• Work Session at Fire Station Training Room

City Council

The Willmar City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items including minutes and bid advertisements, and to hold a public hearing on a cannabis regulation ordinance.

• Hiring of Alissa Gambrel as Human Resource Director
• Public Hearing: Cannabis Regulation Ordinance
• Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance amendment
• Approve bid advertisements for TH 40 Drain Pipe Repair and Street Improvement Project West
• Approve Park and Recreation Board Applications

City Council

The City Council will approve minutes from January 13, accept a stormwater project, and advertise bids for street reconstruction and seal coating. The meeting also includes a work session for February.

• Approve City Council and Municipal Utilities Commission minutes
• Accept Project No. 2305 Trott Ave Regional Stormwater Pond
• Approve Civic Center Arena special events permit
• Advertisement for Bids: Project No. 2501-A 20th St SE Reconstruction
• Advertisement for Bids: Project No. 2508 Seal Coating

City Council

The City Council will conduct reorganizational resolutions and introduce new ordinances regarding cannabis regulation and zoning. The body will also review agreements for building official services and labor contracts with AFSCME Local No. 65.

• Introduction of a Cannabis Regulation Ordinance
• Introduction of an ordinance amending Willmar Zoning Ordinance No. 1060
• Memorandum of Agreement and Understanding with AFSCME Local No. 65 General Unit
• Cooperative Agreement for Building Official Services
• Acceptance of Final Seal Coat Project No. 2408