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Recent meetings
Mon Oct 5, 2026
Park Board Park Board Monday October 5 at 6 00 PM
Zumbrota Park Board to discuss pool update and capital planning
The Zumbrota Park Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at Zumbrota City Hall. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda, September 14 minutes, and accounts payable, plus a public comment period. Under unfinished business, the board will discuss a pool update, capital planning, and establishing a Parks & Trails Board. New business includes an East Park Garden item with Kim Simonson and City Ball Fields with James Hill.
- Pool update under unfinished business
- Capital planning discussion
- Discussion on establishing a Parks & Trails Board
- East Park Garden – Kim Simonson
- City Ball Fields – James Hill
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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD
MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2026
ZUMBROTA CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 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. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKS & TRAILS BOARD DISCUSSION
D.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. EAST PARK GARDEN – KIM SIMONSON
B. CITY BALL FIELDS – JAMES HILL
C.
8. REPORTS
A.
9. ADJOURN
Thu Oct 1, 2026
City Council City Council Thursday October 1 at 6 00 PM
Zumbrota council to vote on $330,014.66 Pleasant Avenue Loop pay request
The Zumbrota City Council meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The council will consider a consent agenda of routine items including several construction pay requests and an $8,227 grit pump repair, plus new business on a parking permit request, a water meter customer portal, Resolution 2026-32 for unbudgeted transfers tied to the Pleasant Avenue Reconstruction Project, and Ordinance 2026-11 to repeal and replace the nuisance abatement ordinance. Staff recommends setting a public hearing on the nuisance ordinance for October 15, 2026. A Goodhue County District 4 Commissioner candidate, Kevin Dather, is scheduled to appear.
- Consent agenda pay requests: Pleasant Avenue Loop $330,014.66; Helm #1 $17,802; Helm #3 $89,893.80; V&S #3 $77,777.46; Ebert #4 $69,823.80
- Grit pump repair quote from Quality Flow Systems for $8,227 (replacement option quoted at $10,850)
- Resolution 2026-32: unbudgeted transfers related to the 2026 Pleasant Avenue Reconstruction Project
- Ordinance 2026-11: repeal and replace the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance; staff recommends setting a public hearing for October 15, 2026
- Parking permit request from Levi Zinser for longer-term parking on Main Street, which has a two-hour parking limit
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Agenda
Zumbrota City Council
Regular Meeting - Thursday October 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda
3. Kevin Dather – Candidate for Goodhue County District 4 Commissioner
4. 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.)
5. 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 8/25/26 Work Session
b. Minutes 9/17/26 Regular Meeting
c. August Cash Sheet
d. August Budget to Actual
e. Grit Pump Repair
f. Pay Request 1 - Pleasant Avenue Loop
g. Helm Pay Request #1
h. Helm Pay Request #3
i. V&S Pay Request #3
j. Ebert Pay Request #4
6. Accounts Payable 10/1/2026 (Prigge)
7. Unfinished Business
a.
8. New Business
a. Parking Permit Request
b. Water Meter Customer Portal
c. Resolution 2026-32 Unbudgeted Transfers 10.01.2026
d. Ordinance 2026-11 Nuisance Abatement Ordinance - re …
Wed Sep 30, 2026
City Council Work Session City Council Work Session Wednesday September 30 at 5 30 PM
Zumbrota council work session covers budget, nuisance and zoning ordinances, bridge wall repair
The Zumbrota City Council meets in a work session on Tuesday September 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda lists discussion of the budget, a nuisance ordinance, a zoning ordinance, and Covered Bridge wall repair. No votes, dollar amounts, or decisions are stated in the agenda; these are discussion items only.
- Budget discussion
- Nuisance ordinance discussion
- Zoning ordinance discussion
- Covered Bridge wall repair
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Agenda
Zumbrota City Council
Work Session
Tuesday September 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda
3. Agenda
a. Budget Discussion
b. Nuisance Ordinance Discussion
c. Zoning Ordinance Discussion
d. Covered Bridge Wall Repair
4. Adjournment
Thu Sep 17, 2026
City Council City Council Thursday September 17 at 6 00 PM
Council to set preliminary 2027 levy at 19.79% increase
The Zumbrota City Council will consider approving a preliminary 2027 property tax levy of $3,686,352, a 19.7932% increase over the current year, and set public hearing and adoption dates for the final levy. The council will also vote on several routine items, including a new police squad, a road closure for the homecoming parade, and a pavement patching contract.
- Resolution 2026-32: Approve preliminary 2027 levy of $3,686,352 (19.7932% increase)
- Set public hearing for final budget/levy on Dec 3, 2026 and adoption on Dec 17, 2026
- Approve purchase of new police squad
- Approve road closure for ZM Homecoming Parade on Oct 1, 2026
- Approve $6,561.20 pavement patching contract with Rochester Sand and Gravel for North Star Drive
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Agenda
Zumbrota City Council
Regular Meeting - Thursday September 17, 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 9/3/26 Regular Meeting
b.
July Cash Sheet
5. Accounts Payable 9/17/2026 (Prigge)
6. Unfinished Business
a.
Resolution 2026-32 Approving Proposed Budget and Levy Collectible in 2027
7. New Business
a. Set Public Hearing & Adoption dates for the 2027 Final Levy and Budget
b. League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Liability Coverage Waiver Form
c. New Police Squad
d. ZM Homecoming Parade Road Closure
e. North Star Drive Pavement Patching
f. Resolution 2026-31 Minor Subdivision 131 Walnut Street
g. Town Place Apartments TIF Reassignment
h. Set a Work Session
8. Reports
a. Finance, HR Director / Public Works …
Wed Sep 16, 2026
Economic Development Authority EDA Economic Development Authority EDA Wednesday September 16 at 5 30 PM
EDA to consider sale and offer on two 22nd Street properties
The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a financial report. They will also discuss the sale of 550 22nd St., an offer on 525 22nd Street, a restaurant proposal, and an update on KB apartments.
- Sale of 550 22nd St.
- Offer on 525 22nd Street
- Restaurant proposal
- Update on KB apartments
- Google Ads discussion
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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Agenda
5:30 pm Wednesday September 16, 2026
Zumbrota City Hall – 175 West Avenue
1. Call to Order
2. Amend/Adopt Agenda
3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2026
4. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable
5. Public Hearings
6. Old Business
a. Sale of 550 22nd St.
b. Google Ads
7. New Business
a. Offer 525 22nd Street
b. Restaurant
8. Reports
a. Update – KB apartments
9. Adjourn
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Park Board Park Board Monday September 14 at 6 00 PM
Park Board to discuss 2027 budget and pool update
The Zumbrota Park Board is meeting to approve routine items and discuss unfinished business including a pool update, capital planning, establishing a Parks & Trails Board, and the 2027 budget. New business includes a discussion on lifeguards for 2027. The agenda is largely procedural with several discussion items.
- Pool update
- Capital planning discussion
- Establishment of Parks & Trails Board
- 2027 budget discussion
- Lifeguard discussion for 2027
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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
ZUMBROTA CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM AUGUST 3, 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. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKS & TRAILS BOARD
D. 2027 BUDGET DISCUSSION
E.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. LIFEGUARD DISCUSSION FOR 2027
B.
8. REPORTS
A.
9. ADJOURN
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Planning Zoning Planning Zoning Tuesday September 8 at 5 30 PM
Public hearing on Walnut Street lot split
The Zumbrota Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing on a proposed lot split at 131 Walnut Street. The commission will also consider moving the October planning meeting and approve minutes from the previous regular meeting.
- Public hearing on lot split at 131 Walnut Street
- Consideration to move October Planning meeting
- Approval of minutes from August 10, 2026 regular meeting
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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Monday – September 8, 2026, 5:30 pm
Zumbrota City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Adopt/Amend Agenda
3. Approve Minutes 8.10.2026 Regular Meeting
4. Public Hearing
a. 131 Walnut Street Lot Split
5. Old Business
6. New Business
a. Move October Planning meeting
7. Other
8. Adjourn
Thu Sep 3, 2026
City Council City Council Thursday September 3 at 6 00 PM
Council to weigh 2027 budget, nuisance ordinance, policy software switch
The Zumbrota City Council will discuss the 2027 budget and consider several items, including a proposal to switch police policy management from Lexipol to Policies360, a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a repeal-and-replace nuisance abatement ordinance. The consent agenda includes approval of four construction pay requests totaling $156,273.89. The meeting also includes a budget-to-actual report and accounts payable.
- Pay request #2 from V&S for $80,068.05
- Pay request #2 from Helm Mechanical for $36,772.20
- Pay request #3 from Ebert Construction for $20,700
- Burbach Aquatics Phase 3 pay request for $18,733.64
- Ordinance 2026-11 Nuisance Abatement Ordinance - repeal and replace
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Agenda
Zumbrota City Council
Regular Meeting - Thursday September 3, 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 8/20/26 Regular Meeting
b. July Budget to Actual Report
c.
V&S Pay Request #2
d. Helm Pay Request #2
e.
Ebert Pay Request #3
f.
Burbach Phase 3 Pay request 5/01/26 through 8/28/26
5. Accounts Payable 9/3/2026 (Amundson)
6. Old Business
a.
Budget discussion
7. New Business
a. Proposal to Transition Policy Management Services from Lexipol to Policies360
b. Proclamation in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
c. Ordinance 2026-11 Nuisance Abatement Ordinance - repeal and replace
8. Reports
a. Finance, HR Director / Public Works Director / City Engineer / Library Director / Police
Chie …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
City Council Work Session City Council Work Session Tuesday August 25 at 5 30 PM
Council to discuss preliminary budget and nuisance ordinance
The Zumbrota City Council is holding a work session to discuss the preliminary budget and a nuisance ordinance. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.
- Preliminary budget discussion
- Nuisance ordinance discussion
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Agenda
Zumbrota City Council
Work Session
Tuesday August 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda
3. Agenda
a. Preliminary Budget Discussion
b. Nuisance Ordinance Discussion
4. Adjournment
Thu Aug 20, 2026
City Council City Council Thursday August 20 at 6 00 PM
Council to award $796,800 lead service line replacement project
The Zumbrota City Council will consider several resolutions and permits, including awarding a $796,800 contract for lead service line replacement, approving the sale of city-owned property, and granting a temporary liquor license for the Covered Bridge Festival. The council will also review a police camera purchase and approve routine consent items and accounts payable.
- Resolution 2026-30: Award lead service line replacement project to JJD Companies, LLC for $796,800
- Resolution 2026-27: Sale of 550 22nd St to PNK Graphics Company for $50,000
- Temporary liquor license for The Compadres LLC at Covered Bridge Festival (Sept 19-20)
- Police Department camera system purchase up to $2,500
- Accounts payable totaling $36,374.05
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Agenda
Zumbrota City Council
Regular Meeting - Thursday August 20, 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 7/23/26 Work Session
b. Minutes 8/6/26 Regular Meeting
5. Accounts Payable 8/20/2026 (Amundson)
6. Old Business
a. Police Chief Oath of Office
b. Covered Bridge Festival Event Parade & Street Closure Permit Application
7. New Business
a. Liquor License for Covered Bridge Festival
b. Police Department Camera Proposal
c. Resolution 2026-27- Sale of 550 22nd St
d. Resolution 2026-28 Christ Evangelical Subdivision
e. Resolution 2026-29 Our Saviors Minor Subdivision
f. Resolution 2026-30 Zumbrota Resolution Awarding Project - Lead Service Line Replacement
8. Reports
a. Financ …
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Economic Development Authority EDA Economic Development Authority EDA Wednesday August 12 at 5 30 PM
EDA approves $50,000 sale of 550 22nd St to PNK Graphics
The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority approved the sale of land at 550 22nd St for $50,000 to PNK Graphics, following a public hearing with no comments. The board also discussed a new offer for 525 22nd Street and received updates on the KB Apartments construction.
- Approved Resolution 2026-27 for sale of 550 22nd St to PNK Graphics for $50,000
- Public hearing for 550 22nd St sale closed with no public comments
- Discussed offer of $94,500 from Backwoods Metal Work for 525 22nd Street
- Approved July 2026 financial report and accounts payable
- KB Apartments construction on schedule for February 2027 completion
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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Minutes
5:30 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Zumbrota City Hall, 175 West Avenue
PRESENT: Brian Haugen, Todd Hammel, Joan Bucher, Victoria Perez, and Bob
Hawley. Also present were EDA Director Kurt Meister, Communications Specialist &
Account Technician Miranda Raasch.
NOT PRESENT: Lindsey Raasch, Dave Dahlen
1.
Call Meeting to Order – at 5:30 PM by Brian Haugen.
2.
Amend/Adopt Agenda – MOTION BUCHER, second HAMMEL to adopt the
agenda as written. Carried unanimously.
3.
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, July 15, 2026 –
MOTION HALWEY, second HAMMEL to approve the meeting minutes from
Wednesday July 15, 2026, as written. Carried unanimously.
4.
Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable – MOTION HAMMEL,
second PEREZ to approve the monthly financial report & accounts payable
from July 2026. Carried unanimously.
5.
Public Hearings
A. Sale of 550 22nd St – Public hearing closed at 5:38 PM with no comments
made from the public.
6.
Old Business
A. Approval of Resolution 2026-27 – Approval of Resolution 2026-27
allowing the sale of the land at 550 22nd St is requested. MOTION
HAMMEL, second HAWLEY to approve Resolution 2026-27 for the sale of
550 22nd St for $50,000 to PNK Graphics. Carried unanimously.
B. CEDA Celebration August 19, 2026 – Meister reminded the EDA of the
CEDA Celebration on August 19, 2026, in Mantorville, MN.
7.
New Business
A. 525 22nd Street Offer – Daniel Johnson, …
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Economic Development Authority EDA Economic Development Authority EDA Wednesday August 12 at 5 30 PM
EDA to hold public hearing on sale of 550 22nd Street
The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider the sale of property at 550 22nd Street, which includes a public hearing. They will also discuss an offer on 525 22nd Street, approve Resolution 2026-27, and receive updates on KB apartments and a CEDA celebration.
- Public hearing on sale of 550 22nd Street
- Offer on 525 22nd Street
- Approval of Resolution 2026-27
- CEDA celebration on August 19
- Update on KB apartments
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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Agenda
5:30 pm Wednesday August 12, 2026
Zumbrota City Hall – 175 West Avenue
1. Call to Order
2. Amend/Adopt Agenda
3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2026
4. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable
5. Public Hearings
a. Sale of 550 22nd Street
6. Old Business
a. Approval of Resolution 2026-27
b. CEDA celebration August 19
7. New Business
a. Offer 525 22nd Street
8. Reports
a. Update – KB apartments
9. Adjourn
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Planning Zoning Planning Zoning Monday August 10 at 5 30 PM
Zumbrota planners to hear two church property boundary requests
The Zumbrota Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two church-related land requests: a boundary adjustment for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and a minor subdivision for Our Saviors Church. The commission will also consider adopting the agenda and approving minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting.
- Public hearing: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church boundary adjustment to consolidate and re-split two parcels across an alley
- Public hearing: Our Saviors Church minor subdivision to incorporate a purchased parcel from neighbor Lloyd Johnson
- Approve minutes from July 14, 2026 regular meeting
- Adopt or amend the meeting agenda
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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Monday – August 10th, 2026, 5:30 pm
Zumbrota City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Adopt/Amend Agenda
3. Approve Minutes 7.14.2026 Regular Meeting
4. Public Hearing
a. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Boundary Adjustment
b. Our Saviors Church Minor Subdivision
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Other
8. Adjourn
Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Tuesday – July 14th, 2026, 5:30 pm
Zumbrota City Hall
Present: Chair Tom Steger, Vice Chair Kim Jensen, Commission Members Beverly Weness,
Beverly Holzheu, Peter Lawson, Jess Simpson, Deputy City Administrator Myles Robb
Absent: Council member Fred Raasch
1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 5:30pm.
2. Adopt/Amend Agenda MOTION to approve agenda Jensen, second Weness 6-0
3. Approve Minutes 6.9.2026 Regular Meeting MOTION to approve minutes Weness,
second Lawson 6-0
4. Public Hearing
a. 308 Main St- Street vacation- Deputy Administrator Robb presented the request to
vacate a portion of the alley behind this address. The request is so the property
owners can construct a patio in the open space. Robb explained that there are no
public utilities in this space and it leads towards a dead end to the north. Future
information will be provided at additional meetings. MOTION to recommend
approval Jensen, second Lawson 6-0
5. Old Business
a. Safebuilt Quarterly Report- Deputy Administrator Robb provided the quarterly report
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
City Council City Council Thursday August 6 at 6 00 PM
Council to approve $4.4M bond sale for new pool and appoint police chief
The Zumbrota City Council will consider resolutions to approve property tax abatements, authorize the sale of $4.4 million in general obligation bonds (Series 2026a) for the new pool, and formally appoint Tony Pasquale as Chief of Police. The council will also approve routine consent agenda items, including pay requests totaling $236,152.80, and hear reports from staff and council members.
- Resolution 2026-25 authorizing $4,400,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026a, for the new pool
- Resolution 2026-24 approving property tax abatements
- Resolution 2026-26 appointing Tony Pasquale as Chief of Police
- V&S Pay Request #1 for $194,409
- Ebert Construction Pay Request #2 for $41,743.80
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Agenda
Zumbrota City Council
Regular Meeting - Thursday August 6, 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 7/16/26 Regular Meeting
b. June Cash Sheet
c. June Budget to Actual
d. V&S Pay Request #1
e. Ebert Pay Request #2
5. Accounts Payable 8/6/2026 (Bucher)
6. New Business
a. Resolution 2026-24 Approving Property Tax Abatements
b. Resolution 2026-25 Authorizing the Issuance and Awarding the Sale of $4,400,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2026a, Pledging for the Security Thereof Tax Abatements and
Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof
c. Resolution 2026-26 A Resolution Appointing Tony Pasquale as Chief of Police for the City
of Zumbrota
7. Reports
a. Finance, HR Director / P …
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Park Board Park Board Monday August 3 at 6 00 PM
Park Board approves $16,676 ADA bathhouse quote, $1,004 exhaust fans
The Zumbrota Park Board approved two construction-related expenses: a $16,676 quote from Tri-Valley Construction for ADA-compliant bathroom fixtures at a new bathhouse, and a $1,004.52 quote from Shane Electric for exhaust fans in a shelter bathroom. Several items, including capital planning, a parks and trails board, lifeguard staffing, and the 2027 budget, were tabled to the September 14 meeting. The board also approved accounts payable for June and July 2026 totaling $78,508.71.
- Approved $16,676.00 ADA bathroom quote from Tri-Valley Construction, Inc.
- Approved $1,004.52 exhaust fan quote from Shane Electric
- Approved accounts payable: $992.82 (June) and $77,515.89 (July)
- Tabled capital planning, parks & trails board, lifeguard discussion, and 2027 budget to September
- Rescheduled September meeting to Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6 PM
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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD
Monday August 3, 2026, 6:00 PM
ZUMBROTA CITY HALL
PRESENT: Board Members Mike Schulte, Aaron Wichmann, Victoria Perez, and Carol
Schumann (at 6:05 PM.) City Council Liaison Bob Prigge, Communications Specialist,
Account Technician Miranda Raasch, City Administrator Brian Grudem.
NOT PRESENT: Kayla Gifford
APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION WICHMANN, second PEREZ to approve the agenda as written. Carried
unanimously.
APPROVE MINUTES
MOTION WICHMANN, second PEREZ to approve the meeting minutes from June 1,
2026. Carried unanimously.
APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
MOTION PEREZ, second WICHMANN to approve the accounts payable for June 2026
in the amount of $992.82. Carried unanimously.
MOTION WICHMANN, second SCHUMANN to approve the accounts payable for July
2026 in the amount of $77,515.89. Carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
POOL UPDATE
Grudem provided an update on the groundbreaking ceremony and construction
updates.
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION
Tabled until the September 2026 meeting.
ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKS & TRAILS BOARD
Tabled until the September 2026 meeting.
LIFEGUARD DISCUSSION FOR 2027
Tabled until the September 2026 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
ADA QUOTES FOR NEW BATHHOUSE
An ADA complaint about bathroom quote was presented to the board from Tri-Valley
Construction, Inc.
Supply and install solid plastic toilet partitions (2-ADA stall, 1-accessible stall & I
oversized urinal screen)
Suppl …
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Park Board
Park Board to discuss 2027 budget, ADA bathhouse quotes, and disc golf course
The Zumbrota Park Board will consider approving accounts payable and minutes from June, then take up unfinished business including a pool update, capital planning, and establishing a Parks & Trails Board. New business items include reviewing ADA quotes for a new bathhouse, an exhaust fan request, a disc golf course proposal, and a 2027 budget discussion.
- ADA quotes for new bathhouse
- Exhaust fan request
- Disc golf course discussion
- 2027 budget discussion
- Capital planning discussion
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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD
MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2026
ZUMBROTA CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JUNE 1, 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. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKS & TRAILS BOARD
D.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. ADA QUOTES FOR NEW BATHHOUSE
B. EXHAUST FAN REQUEST
C. DISK GOLF COURSE
D. 2027 BUDGET DISCUSSION
E.
8. REPORTS
A.
9. ADJOURN
Thu Jul 23, 2026
City Council Work Session City Council Work Session Thursday July 23 at 5 30 PM
Zumbrota City Council to discuss 2027 preliminary budget
The City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed 2027 budget and a draft nuisance ordinance. Staff will also provide a progress update on the citywide water meter replacement project.
- Preliminary 2027 budget and levy discussion
- Draft nuisance ordinance for enforcement and abatement authority
- Citywide water meter replacement project status update
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Agenda
Zumbrota City Council
Work Session
Wednesday July 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda
3. Agenda
a. Preliminary Budget Discussion
b. Nuisance Ordinance Discussion
c. Water Meter Project Update
4. Adjournment
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 23, 2026
TO: Mayor Hammel and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brian Grudem, City Administrator
RE: City Council Work Session July 23, 2026
Preliminary Budget Discussion
Please see the attached preliminary levy and budget documents.
Staff plans to hold a budget work session each month for the remainder of the year to review and
discuss the proposed 2027 budget in detail. Throughout the budget development process, staff
will continue to make revisions and adjustments based on City Council direction.
Nuisance Ordinance Discussion
City staff has been working with Mike Flaherty and his team to reorganize and update the City's
nuisance ordinance to provide clearer enforcement and abatement authority for addressing
nuisance properties. We are seeking City Council feedback and discussion on the draft
ordinance.
Water Meter Project Update
Staff will provide an update on the status of the citywide water meter replacement project,
including current progress, remaining work, and the anticipated project timeline.
FUNDS 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 FUNDS
General $1,037,908 $1,064,980 $1,129,473 $1,301,494 $1,395 …
Thu Jul 16, 2026
City Council City Council Thursday July 16 at 6 00 PM
Council approves $4M bond sale for new pool construction
The Zumbrota City Council approved several items, including a $4,000,000 general obligation bond for the new swimming pool, a revised peddlers and solicitors ordinance, and contracts for garbage haulers. They also hired a new police sergeant and discussed the upcoming Covered Bridge Festival. The meeting included public comments about water meter fees and a request for a new building inspector.
- Approved Resolution 2026-21 for $4,000,000 G.O. Bond for new pool (voter-approved $3.1M + $1.3M tax abatement)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-10 Revised Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance
- Approved Ordinance 2026-09 Establishing Fees for Emergency Protection Fire Services
- Awarded garbage haulers contract to LRS (residential) and LRS/Waste Management (commercial)
- Approved 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement project bid (40 service replacements)
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CITY OF ZUMBROTA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 16, 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, and Joan Bucher. Absent: Fred Raasch.
Others present: City Administrator Brian Grudem, Finance/HR Director Kim Simonson, Deputy City
Administrator Myles Robb, Police Chief Pat Callahan, Police Sergeant Stephanie Miner, Police Sergeant
Tony Pasquale, Zoey Pasquale, Public Works Director Jeff Meyers, Terry Erredge, Maddie Beyers,
Rebecca Kurtz (Ehlers), Connie Groth, Steve Groth, Pete Lawson and four unidentified others.
AMENDMENTS/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION Amundson, second Bucher to adopt the agenda as amended. Approved 4-0-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The public comment opened at 6:03 pm. Connie Groth addressed the Council about her displeasure of
being required to install a new meter and reader to avoid an additional monthly reading fee. Grudem
reiterated the amount of information which has been available to the public regarding the meter
switch out.
Pete Lawson was present to ask the Council to consider hiring a new building inspector. He has had
difficulty with building a garage and is dissatisfied with Safebuilt’s performance. The public hearing
was closed at 6:17 pm.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION Amundson, second Prigge to approve the consent agenda as follows:
4-A. MINUTES – 06/18/2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
4-B. EBERT CONSTRUCTION PAY REQU …
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Economic Development Authority EDA Economic Development Authority EDA Wednesday July 15 at 5 30 PM
Zumbrota Planning Commission to consider street vacation at 308 Main St
The Zumbrota Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed street vacation at 308 Main St. They will also review the Safebuilt quarterly report and approve minutes from the June 9 meeting.
- Public hearing on street vacation at 308 Main St
- Safebuilt quarterly report review
- Approval of June 9, 2026 regular meeting minutes
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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Tuesday – July 14th, 2026, 5:30 pm
Zumbrota City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Adopt/Amend Agenda
3. Approve Minutes 6.9.2026 Regular Meeting
4. Public Hearing
a. 308 Main St- Street vacation
5. Old Business
a. Safebuilt Quarterly Report
6. New Business
7. Other
8. Adjourn
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Planning Zoning Planning Zoning Tuesday July 14 at 5 30 PM
Commission recommends vacating alley at 308 Main St for patio
The Zumbrota Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of a street vacation for a portion of the alley behind 308 Main St, allowing property owners to build a patio. The commission also reviewed the Safebuilt quarterly report on building permits for Q2 2026 and approved the meeting minutes from June 9, 2026.
- Public hearing and 6-0 vote to recommend vacating alley portion at 308 Main St for patio construction
- Safebuilt quarterly report on building permits for Q2 2026 presented
- Approved minutes from June 9, 2026 regular meeting
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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Tuesday – July 14th, 2026, 5:30 pm
Zumbrota City Hall
Present: Chair Tom Steger, Vice Chair Kim Jensen, Commission Members Beverly Weness,
Beverly Holzheu, Peter Lawson, Jess Simpson, Deputy City Administrator Myles Robb
Absent: Council member Fred Raasch
1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 5:30pm.
2. Adopt/Amend Agenda MOTION to approve agenda Jensen, second Weness 6-0
3. Approve Minutes 6.9.2026 Regular Meeting MOTION to approve minutes Weness,
second Lawson 6-0
4. Public Hearing
a. 308 Main St- Street vacation- Deputy Administrator Robb presented the request to
vacate a portion of the alley behind this address. The request is so the property
owners can construct a patio in the open space. Robb explained that there are no
public utilities in this space and it leads towards a dead end to the north. Future
information will be provided at additional meetings. MOTION to recommend
approval Jensen, second Lawson 6-0
5. Old Business
a. Safebuilt Quarterly Report- Deputy Administrator Robb provided the quarterly report
for building permits in the second quarter of 2026.
6. New Business
7. Other
8. Adjourn MOTION to adjourn Jensen, second Simpson 6-0
Thu Jun 18, 2026
City Council City Council Thursday June 18 at 6 00 PM
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.
- Ordinance 2026-06 Revised Utility Billing Ordinance
- 2026–2031 Garbage Hauler Request for Proposals
- 2025 Audit Presentation (ABDO)
- Resolution 2026-19 Leafy State Conditional Use Permit
- Ordinance 2026-10 Revised Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance
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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 Eng …
Wed Jun 17, 2026
Economic Development Authority EDA
EDA to discuss sale of 550 22nd Street property and marketing of Tulip Tree
The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority will consider a sale of property at 550 22nd Street, discuss marketing for Tulip Tree, and receive an update on KB apartments. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and financial reports.
- Sale of property at 550 22nd Street
- Tulip Tree marketing discussion
- Movement of historical plaque
- Update on KB apartments
- Monthly financial report & accounts payable
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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 17, 2026
Economic Development Authority EDA Economic Development Authority EDA Wednesday June 17 at 5 30 PM
EDA approves $1,875 plaque relocation and $50,000 lot sale
The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority held its June 17, 2026 meeting to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and two key decisions: relocating a historical plaque for $1,875 and accepting a $50,000 offer for a city-owned lot at 550 22nd Street. A public hearing for the lot sale is scheduled for July 15, 2026.
- Relocate historical plaque near Covered Bridge for $1,875 (Option #2) with Countryside Lawn & Landscape
- Accept $50,000 offer for 550 22nd Street lot from PNK Custom Design, LLC; public hearing set for July 15, 2026
- Approve May 2026 financial report and accounts payable
- Begin Google ads for Tulip Tree Marketing in July
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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Minutes
5:30 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Zumbrota City Hall, 175 West Avenue
PRESENT: Brian Haugen, Joan Bucher, Victoria Perez, and Bob Hawley. Also present
were EDA Director Kurt Meister, Communications Specialist & Account Technician
Miranda Raasch.
NOT PRESENT: Todd Hammel, Lindsey Raasch, Dave Dahlen
1. Call Meeting to Order – at 5:34 PM by Brian Haugen.
2. Amend/Adopt Agenda – MOTION BUCHER, second HAWLEY to adopt the
agenda as written. Carried unanimously.
3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, May 13, 2026 –
MOTION BUCHER, second PEREZ to approve the meeting minutes from
Wednesday May 13, 2026, as written. Carried unanimously.
4. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable – MOTION HAWLEY,
second HAUGEN to approve the monthly financial report & accounts payable
from May 2026. Carried unanimously.
5. Public Hearings
A. NONE
6. Old Business
A. Tulip Tree Marketing – Google ads will begin in July and run through
September.
B. Movement of Historical Plaque – The plaque is no longer located near
Kwik Trip and has begun the process of being placed near the Covered
Bridge. Two options were proposed by Public Works with the help of
Countryside Lawn and Landscape:
Option #1
70 sq/ft pavers $1950
Red iron plaque base roughly $1000
Powder coat $250
Brass plate with location explanation $200 or less
$3400.00
Option #2
70 sq/ft concrete $425
Red Iron plaque base roughly $1000
Powder c …
Wed Jun 10, 2026
City Council Work Session City Council Work Session Wednesday June 10 at 5 30 PM
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.
- Preliminary 2027 budget discussion
- Garbage contract competition policy
- Projected 19.88% levy increase
- Pool construction cost overruns
- Medical insurance cost increase
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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.
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Planning Zoning Planning Zoning Tuesday June 9 at 5 30 PM
Commission considers cannabis cultivation permit for 16980 445th St
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a cannabis cultivation facility. The proposed site is located in Industrial 1 and would be used for growing plants only, with no retail operations.
- Conditional use permit application for cannabis cultivation at 16980 445th St
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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Tuesday – June 9th, 2026, 5:30 pm
Zumbrota City Hall
Present: Council Member Fred Raasch, Committee members Beverly Weness, Peter Lawson,
Jessica Simpson, Deputy City Administrator Myles Robb, City Administrator Brian Grudem,
Police Sergeant Tony Pasqaule
Absent: Chair Tom Steger, Vice Chair Kim Jensen, Committee member Beverly Holzheu
1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 5:30 pm.
2. Adopt/Amend Agenda MOTION Weness, second Lawson 4-0
3. Approve Minutes 5.12.2026 Regular Meeting MOTION Weness, second Lawson 4-0
4. Public Hearing
a. Cannabis Cultivation Conditional Use Permit- MOTION Lawson, second Simpson 4-
0
i. The city of Zumbrota has received an application for a conditional use
permit for a cannabis cultivation facility at 16980 445th St. Pursuant the
2024 cannabis ordinance, the city requires that a conditional use permit is
granted before it can operate in the city.
ii. This facility would be used for growing cannabis plants only. There would
be no retail business at this location. Cultivation facilities are only allowed
within the agriculture and industrial districts. This location is in Industrial
1. The location also adheres to all minimum buffer zones (schools,
daycares, residential treatment facilities, etc.) set by our ordinance.
iii. The city of Zumbrota delegates all of its cannabis administration authority
to Goodhue County. The county has verified that the applicant has
coordinated with them …
Thu Jun 4, 2026
City Council City Council Thursday June 4 at 6 00 PM
Council to consider promotion of Sergeant Tony Pasquale to Police Chief
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a revised water billing ordinance that adds manual meter reading and paper billing fees, and will consider several new business items including the promotion of Sergeant Tony Pasquale to Police Chief, a road closure request for the Zumbrota Drivetrain Family Car Show, and a $54,400 water tower demolition quote from Gaff Industrial, Inc. The council will also discuss extending current hauling agreements and a revised development agreement for Highlands 7th.
- Promotion of Sergeant Tony Pasquale to Police Chief
- Ordinance 2026-06: Revised Water Billing Ordinance adding manual meter reading and paper billing fees (public hearing)
- Water Tower Demolition Quote from Gaff Industrial, Inc. for $54,400
- Road closure request for Warren Avenue between 1st Street and St. Paul Road for the Zumbrota Drivetrain Family Car Show
- 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Professional Services Agreement with WHKS for design and construction administration (total estimated fee up to $120,000, funded by $1,000,000 grant)
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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 …
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.
- Pool update
- Capital planning discussion
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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
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Park Board Park Board Monday June 1 at 6 00 PM
Zumbrota Park Board approves $115K payables, pool demolition set for June 8
The Zumbrota Park Board met on June 1, 2026, and approved accounts payable of $115,001.58. They received updates on the upcoming pool demolition, continued capital planning discussions, and reviewed proposed revisions to a parks and trails ordinance. The board also discussed inviting Ann Thompson to future meetings to begin planning for the 2027 lifeguard season.
- Approved accounts payable totaling $115,001.58
- Pool demolition scheduled to begin June 8, 2026
- Continued capital planning discussion based on Schulte's documents
- Reviewed suggested revisions to proposed Parks & Trails Board ordinance
- Discussed inviting Ann Thompson for 2027 lifeguard planning
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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD
Monday June 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
ZUMBROTA CITY HALL
PRESENT: Board Members Mike Schulte, Aaron Wichmann, Victoria Perez, Kayla
Gifford, and Carol Schumann. Public Works Director Jeff Meyers & Communications
Specialist, Account Technician Miranda Raasch, & Police Sergeant Tony Pasquale.
NOT PRESENT: City Council Liaison Bob Prigge
APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION GIFFORD, second WICHMANN to approve the agenda with the addition of 7D
Lifeguard Discussion for 2027. Carried unanimously.
APPROVE MINUTES
MOTION SCHUMANN, second PEREZ to approve the meeting minutes from May 4,
2026. Carried unanimously.
APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
MOTION WICHMANN, second GIFFORD to approve the accounts payable in the
amount of $115,001.58. Carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
POOL UPDATE
Meyers informed the board that demolition is scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026.
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION
Board members and staff will continue to review the documents that Schulte had
submitted to the board.
PARKS & TRAILS BOARD ORDINANCE
Schulte submitted suggested revisions to the proposed ordinance. Discussions will
continue at future meetings.
LIFEGUARD DISCUSSION FOR 2027
The board would like to invite Ann Thompson back to the board meetings to begin
discussions around next year’s pool.
NEW BUSINESS
NONE
REPORTS
SCHULTE – Updated the board on a meeting that he, Brian Grudem, and Jeff Meyers
had with Beau Kennedy from Go …
Thu May 21, 2026
City Council City Council Thursday May 21 at 6 00 PM
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.
- Resolution 2026-18: Final plat for the MTM Addition at 612 St. Paul Road for 5 single-family lots
- Watermain blacktop repairs quote from Aslakson Services for $24,248.42
- Ordinance 2026-08: Charter Franchise Agreement increasing franchise fee from 4% to 5% of gross sales
- Ordinance 2026-06: Request to set a public hearing for a revised Water Billing Ordinance
- Ordinance 2026-05: Certification of Rural and Urban Service Districts for taxing purposes
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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 Sessi …
Wed May 13, 2026
Economic Development Authority EDA Economic Development Authority EDA Wednesday May 13 at 5 30 PM
EDA approves $50,000 offer for 550 22nd St lot with potential $75,000 counter
The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority (EDA) met to review financial reports, discuss old and new business, and approve actions. Key discussions included marketing initiatives for local attractions, a denied pool grant, and a decision on purchasing a vacant lot at 550 22nd St. The EDA also received updates on local development projects.
- EDA approves $50,000 offer for 550 22nd St lot, with potential $75,000 counteroffer if no improvements needed
- EDA moves forward with Google Performance Max Ads for Covered Bridge, New Pool, Main Street, Great Schools, and New Housing
- Pool grant denied by Blanton Foundation; EDA to continue grant searches
- Historical plaque relocation discussed; Kwik Trip input requested
- KB apartments excavation progress noted by council members
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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 …
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🌐 County-level context (Goodhue County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments1,294 (18,951 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,039/mo (59 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy12.3% (low numeracy 21% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$7.1M
Spending$7.2M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load
Outstanding debt$3.3M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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