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Thu Jun 18, 2026

City Council

Zumbrota Council to vote on utility billing and garbage hauler contracts

The Zumbrota City Council will consider approving a revised utility billing ordinance that adds manual meter reading and paper billing fees, and will discuss a Request for Proposals for a new garbage hauler contract for 2026–2031. The meeting also includes the presentation of the 2025 audit and the approval of several resolutions and ordinances.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting - Thursday June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 6/4/26 Regular Meeting b. Minutes 6/10/26 Work Session c. Budget to Actual Report 5. Accounts Payable 6/18/2026 (Raasch) 6. Old Business a. Ordinance 2026-06 Revised Utility Billing Ordinance b. 2026 – 2031 Garbage Hauler Request for Proposals 7. New Business a. Police Officer Recognition b. 2025 Audit Presentation (ABDO) c. Resolution 2026-19 Leafy State Conditional Use Permit d. Resolution 2026-20 Transfers to Close Out Fund 260 (Golf Course Abatement) and Fund 261 (Grover Abatement) e. Ordinance 2026-10 Revised Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance f. Council Standards of Engag [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 17, 2026

Economic Development Authority EDA

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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Agenda 5:30 pm Wednesday June 17, 2026 Zumbrota City Hall – 175 West Avenue 1. Call to Order 2. Amend/Adopt Agenda 3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026 4. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable 5. Public Hearings 6. Old Business a. Tulip Tree Marketing b. Movement of Historical Plaque 7. New Business a. 550 22nd Street Sale b. August Meeting 8. Reports a. Update – KB apartments 9. Adjourn
Wed Jun 10, 2026

City Council Work Session

Zumbrota council discusses garbage hauler competition and budget

The Zumbrota City Council will discuss the structure of commercial garbage collection and review the preliminary 2027 budget, which projects a 19.88% levy increase due to pool construction costs and rising insurance expenses.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Work Session Wednesday June 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Agenda a. Preliminary Budget Discussion b. Garbage Contract Discussion c. Additional Discussion 4. Adjournment MEMORANDUM DATE: June 10, 2026 TO: Mayor Hammel and Members of the City Council FROM: Brian Grudem, City Administrator RE: City Council Work Session June 10, 2026 Preliminary Budget Discussion Please see the attached preliminary levy and budget documents. We plan to hold a budget work session each month for the remainder of the year to review and discuss the budget in detail. Staff will continue to make revisions and adjustments as directed by the City Council throughout the budget development process. Garbage Contract Discussion The Council has discussed the garbage hauling contract on several occasions. During the last Council meeting, various members expressed support for allowing commercial businesses to negotiate directly with any licensed hauler. This approach would undoubtedly increase competition and provide businesses with greater flexibility in selecting a service provider. However, because two Council members were absent from that discussion, I believe it is important to revisit the topic with the full Council during this work session before proceeding with the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. While allowing businesses to contract with any hauler may be a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026

City Council

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting Thursday June 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 5/21/26 Regular Meeting b. Emergency Siren / Covered Bridge Park c. WWTP Rotary Lobe Sludge Pump d. 2026 Lead Line Service Line Replacement Professional Services Agreement 5. Accounts Payable 5/21/2026 (Prigge) 6. Public Hearings/Meetings a. Ordinance 2026-06 Revised Water Billing Ordinance 7. New Business a. Zumbrota Drivetrain Family Car Show Road Closure Request b. Ordinance 2026-09 Establishing Fees for Emergency Protection Fire Services within the City c. Water Tower Demolition Quotes d. Organized Hauling Contract and Commercial Service Direction e. Revised Highlands 7th Development Agreement f. Promotion of S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 1, 2026

Park Board

Zumbrota Park Board to discuss pool update and capital planning

The Park Board will meet to review accounts payable and discuss unfinished business. Key agenda items include an update on the pool and a discussion regarding capital planning.

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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD MONDAY JUNE 1, 2026 ZUMBROTA CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVE AGENDA 3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MAY 4, 2026 4. APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 5. PUBLIC COMMENT (Individuals may address the Park Board about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the Park Board will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. POOL UPDATE B. CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION C. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. 8. REPORTS A. 9. ADJOURN
Thu May 21, 2026

City Council

Zumbrota City Council to consider final plat for 5-lot addition on St. Paul Road

The City Council will discuss a final plat for a five single-family home lot development on St. Paul Road. The body is also considering updates to water billing and charter franchise agreements, as well as various city maintenance contracts.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting Thursday May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 5/7/26 Regular Meeting b. Minutes 5/11/26 Work Session c. Watermain Blacktop Repairs d. Abandoned Boat Sale e. Ordinance 2026-05 Rural Service District f. Budget Update g. 2026 Liquor License Renewal 5. Accounts Payable 5/21/2026 (Prigge) 6. New Business a. Three River Community Action Presentation b. Planning Commission Appointments c. Resolution 2026-18 Final Plat for the MTM Addition on St. Paul Road d. Ordinance 2026-06 Revised Water Billing Ordinance e. Ordinance 2026-08 Charter Franchise Agreement f. Resolution 2026-17 Public Safety Dollars g. Set Summer Budget Work Session [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026

Economic Development Authority EDA

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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Agenda 5:30 pm Wednesday May 13, 2026 Zumbrota City Hall – 175 West Avenue Present: Treasurer Brian Haugen, Asst. Treasurer Dave Dahlen, Committee Member Bob Hawley, Mayor Todd Hammel, Council member Joan Bucher, Victoria Perez, EDA Director Kurt Meister Absent: President Lindsey Raasch, Bob Hawley 1. Call to Order: Brian Haugen called the meeting to order at 5:33pm. 2. Amend/Adopt Agenda: MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED Hammel, Perez 4-0-0 3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2026, MOTION Hammel, second Bucher 4- 0-0 4. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable: MOTION TO APPROVE: Hammel, second Dahlen – passed 4-0-0 5. Public Hearings 6. Old Business a. Tulip Tree Marketing – Google Performance Max Ads. The EDA voted to move forward with the ads, which will start in July. Topics for the ads include Covered Bridge, New Pool, Main Street, Great Schools, New Housing, etc....The EDA was asked by Meister to add to this list if needed. No vote was required. b. Pool Grant – Meister informed the EDA the pool grant was denied by the Blanton Foundation. Meister will continue to search for grants. D. Dahlen added he knows of a person who writes grants for Mayo Clinic, that could overlook future grants. c. Movement of Historical Plaque – Meister shared the historical plaque agenda. Jeff Meyers has laid a concrete pad in the park in preparation for the historical market to be moved to a spot where people will see it [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Planning Zoning

Planning Commission approves final plat for 612 St. Paul Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a final plat submission and selected two new commission members. The body discussed future road assessments and public improvements related to the St. Paul Road project.

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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Tuesday – May 12th, 2026, 5:30 pm Zumbrota City Hall Present: Planning Commission members Beverly Weness, Beverly Holzheu, Council Member Fred Raasch, Deputy City Administrator Robb, Jessica Simpson, Peter Lawson Absent: Chair Tom Steger, Vice Chair Kim Jensen 1. Call to Order Acting Chair Weness called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. 2. Adopt/Amend Agenda MOTION Holzheu, second Raasch 3-0 3. Approve Minutes 4.14.2026 Regular Meeting MOTION Raasch, second Weness 3-0 4. Public Hearing 5. Old Business 6. New Business a. Final Plat- St. Paul Road: Discussion was held regarding the final plat submission from 612 St. Paul Road. Council Member Raasch asked questions about the assessments for a future road as well as other services. Robb explained that a development agreement will be drafted addressing any further public improvements. Currently, there are no plans for the city to make any public improvements on this road. MOTION Raasch, second Holzheu 3-0 b. Planning Commission Member: The Planning Commission received three applications for 2 open spots. After review, the planning commission decided to move forward with Jessica Simpson and Peter Lawson. MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROV AL Weness, second Holzheu 3-0 7. Other 8. Adjourn MOTION Raasch, second Holzheu 3-0 5:49 pm.
Thu May 7, 2026

City Council

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting Thursday May 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent a genda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 4/16/26 Regular Meeting 5. Accounts Payable 5/7/2026 (Amundson) 6. New Business a. Posting the Police Chief Position b. Resolution 2026-16 Pleasant Avenue Unbudgeted Transfers c. Chain Link Fence Repair Quotes d. Highlands Development Agreement e. Set a Work Session 7. Reports a. Finance, HR Director / Public Works Director / City Engineer / Library Director / Police Chief / City Attorney / Deputy City Administrator / City Administrator b. Mayor Hammel c. Council members, Prigge, Bucher, Amundson, Raasch 8. Adjournment MEMORANDUM DATE: May 7, 2026 TO: Mayor Hamm [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 4, 2026

Park Board

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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD Monday May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM ZUMBROTA CITY HALL PRESENT: Board Members Mike Schulte, Aaron Wichmann, Victoria Perez, Kayla Gifford, and Carol Schumann. City Council Liaison Bob Prigge, Public Works Director Jeff Meyers, City Administrator Brian Grudem (virtually) & Communications Specialist & Account Technician Miranda Raasch. NOT PRESENT: APPROVE AGENDA MOTION SCHUMANN, second GIFFORD to approve the agenda with the addition of 7D Pickle Ball Court Surroundings and 7E Disk Golf Signage. Carried unanimously. APPROVE MINUTES MOTION WICHMANN, second SCHUMANN to approve the meeting minutes from March 2, 2026. Carried unanimously. APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MOTION WICHMANN, second GIFFORD to approve the accounts payable in the amount of $8,152.28. Carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS POOL UPDATE Grudem informed the board that the City Council approved of the Pool Abatement, and the bids have been accepted. We are currently waiting for the contracts. CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION Board members and staff will continue to review the documents that Schulte had submitted to the board. NEW BUSINESS SUBSITUTE CAMPGROUND HOST COMPENSATION At the March 2025 Park Board meeting, Neal Flotterud requested a discount on his seasonal campsite fees in recognition of stepping in as campground host during time when the current host, Donnie Holst, was away. Based on an estimated six substitutions per season, t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026

City Council Special

Zumbrota holds public hearing on swimming pool tax abatement

The City Council held a public hearing to discuss a tax abatement bonding scenario to cover a $1,300,000 funding gap for a new swimming pool. The proposed abatement would result in a levy increase, projected at approximately $60 per year for a home valued at $300,000.

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CITY OF ZUMBROTA PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2026 6:00 P.M. TOWN HALL Mayor Todd Hammel called the Zumbrota City Council to order at 6:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Todd Hammel, Council members Bob Prigge, Kevin Amundson, Joan Bucher, and Fred Raasch. Others present: City Administrator Brian Grudem, Finance/HR Director Kim Simonson, Deputy City Administrator Myles Robb , Police Sergeant Tony Pasquale, Police Sergeant Stephanie Miner, Public Works Director Jeff Meyers, Paul Shelstad, Jayne Miller, Pete Grimsrud, Dave Grimsrud, Mike Schulte, Carol Schumann, Troy Ness, Ben Lindquist, Keith Dahl (Ehlers), Scott Goodman, Brian, and Diane Biwer. AMENDMENTS/ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION Amundson, second Bucher to adopt the agenda. Approved 5-0-0. PUBLIC HEARING – SWIMMING POOL TAX ABATEMENT Grudem gave a presentation on the timeline of planning and decision making on the new pool. The current bid on the table leaves a $1,300,000 gap between the referended bonding amount and the funds needed to bill the pool. Multiple scenarios have been examined and narrowed down to the Council approving a tax abatement bonding scenario. Keith Dahl, from Ehlers, explained the process of abatement. In abatement property taxes from selected parcels would be dedicated to the debt service of the abatement. But the result is an increase in the levy. At 6:26 p.m. the public comment portion of the meeting was opened. Those present asked about the impact on taxes. The projected impact [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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