New Ulm, MN

Human Rights Commission

Public Utilities Commission

The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission will consider approving new water and wastewater rate schedules effective October 1, 2026, along with several equipment purchases and facility repairs. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, a monthly operations report, surplus property declaration, and a mileage rate increase.

• Resolution to approve new water and wastewater rate schedules effective Oct. 1, 2026
• Purchase of one GPS receiver from TreeBiz, LLC for $9,665.00 plus tax
• Quote from Gag Sheet Metal for Courtland Lift Station furnace replacement at $24,900.00
• Quote from Overhead Door Company of Mankato for four ATAD shop doors at $33,928.22
• Quote from Schwickert's for ATAD Digester Facility roof replacement at $34,500.00

Planning Commission

City Council Work Session

The New Ulm City Council will hold an informational work session on August 18, 2026, to preview the 2027 city budget. No official action will be taken; the session is for discussion only, with any formal decisions reserved for a regular council meeting.

• Preview of 2027 City of New Ulm Budget

City Council

The New Ulm City Council will hold a public hearing on the final plat of Oak Bluffs 11th Addition, consider a temporary liquor permit for HermannFest, and vote on several resolutions including a lease agreement with the Sioux Valley Gun Club, a special assessment interest rate, and a demolition loan forgiveness. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as financial reports and donations.

• Public hearing on final plat of Oak Bluffs 11th Addition at 1438-1444 6th North Street
• Temporary on-sale liquor permit for HermannFest on September 12, 2026
• Lease agreement with Sioux Valley Gun Club for Trap and Skeet Range at 214 21st North Street
• Resolution to set special assessment interest rate at 5.25% for 2026 bonds
• Resolution to forgive demolition loan for George's Ballroom with Fisher Development Company

Heritage Preservation Commission

Library Board

The New Ulm Library Board will consider five action items, including authorizing the library director to sign an updated Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative agreement, approving purchases of door counters and computer furniture with cable installation, accepting a Friends of the Library donation for furniture, and accepting a Statewide Health Improvement Partnership grant. The board will also review the July financial report and librarian's activity report. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and the financial report.

• Resolution 2026-10: Authorize Library Director to sign updated Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Member Services Agreement
• Resolution 2026-11: Approve purchase of door counters and cable installation (quotes from Traf-Sys, SenSource, Full Service Electric)
• Resolution 2026-12: Accept Friends of the Library donation for furniture
• Resolution 2026-13: Approve purchase of computer furniture and cable installation (quotes from Virco, Library Furniture International, Full Service Electric)
• Resolution 2026-14: Accept Statewide Health Improvement Partnership grant and authorize director to sign agreement and expend funds

Economic Development Authority

The New Ulm Economic Development Authority will meet to approve routine items including minutes, a claims list, and administrative and economic development activity reports for July 2026. The reports detail the financial status of the Section 8 housing voucher program, public housing, and EDA loan programs.

• Approve EDA August 11, 2026 Claims List
• Accept Administrative Activities Report for July 2026
• Accept Economic Development Activity Report for July 2026
• Section 8: 134 vouchers, HAP payments exceeded by $1,891, admin fee surplus $4,213
• Public housing: Broadway Haus and Family Units fully leased, waiting lists 67 and 23

Economic Development Authority Work Session

The Economic Development Authority is holding a work session to discuss possible modifications to the Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of potential changes to the Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program

Airport Commission

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will consider recommending City Council approve a new lease agreement with Sioux Valley Gun Club for the Trap and Skeet Range at 214 21st North Street. The current lease from 2000 is outdated due to plans for a new clubhouse, which the gun club would fund and which would become city property. The commission will also discuss accepting donations and hear a staff introduction.

• Recommend City Council approve new lease with Sioux Valley Gun Club for Trap and Skeet Range at 214 21st North Street
• New clubhouse construction planned for fall 2026 or spring 2027, funded by gun club, becoming city property
• No rent charged in 2027 if clubhouse is built; utilities and snow removal for range are gun club's responsibility
• Accept donations offered to the city through the Park and Recreation Department
• Recreation Coordinator Dylan Maanum will introduce himself and describe his responsibilities

Safety Commission

City Council

The New Ulm City Council will decide on issuing $2.28M in bonds for street, alley, and airport improvements, and vote on a public hearing to approve vacation of 11th North Street right-of-way. They will also discuss a zoning amendment and set a future public hearing for a street improvement project.

• Approve $2,280,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 for street, alley, and airport improvements
• Vacate 11th North Street right-of-way between North Front Street and Dakota Minnesota Eastern Railroad
• First consideration of Ordinance 2026 amending R-3 residential zoning standards
• Set September 1, 2026 public hearing for 2027 MSAS Improvement Project on North Garden Street
• Approve $55,750 in 2027 budget contributions to local organizations

Sister Cities Commission

The Sister Cities Commission will receive updates on the Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program, including the outbound and inbound interns’ activities and host families. Commissioners will also approve the July 31, 2026 financial report and discuss marketing plans and farewell events.

• Approve financial report for July 31, 2026 (Special Fund: $7,339.75; General Fund: $1,457.97)
• Review Hans Joohs Intern Samuel Blomberg’s locations: Mühlen Sohn (Blaustein), Wieland (Ulm), TEVA (Ulm)
• Review inbound intern Jan Rosenberg’s arrival, visa delay, and host family assignments (Serbus for first six weeks, Bartels for second six weeks)
• Discuss rescheduled welcome reception for Jan Rosenberg on August 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Kegel Klub
• Plan farewell reception for Jan Rosenberg

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding ordinance revisions for the R-3 Zoning District. The body will also consider the approval of the Final Plat for the Oak Bluffs 11th Addition.

• Public hearing on R-3 Zoning District ordinance revisions
• Consideration of Final Plat for Oak Bluffs 11th Addition

Public Utilities Commission

The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission will review a proposal for the city's wholesale electricity supplier after 2029 and vote on several purchases, including a $89,998 cybersecurity subscription and a $59,693 backup pump. They will also accept a $3.8 million claims list and consider preliminary engineering for wastewater plant improvements.

• Consideration of Post-2029 Wholesale Electricity Supplier Proposal Update
• Approval of 3-year Arctic Wolf Services subscription from TSG Server & Storage for $89,998.15
• Authorization to accept quote for Wastewater Treatment Plant backup recirculation pump from Electric Pump, LLC for $59,693
• Acceptance of state bid from Sourcewell for a $97,157 portable generator for sanitary sewer lift station
• Authorization for preliminary engineering for blower improvements and backup generator at Wastewater Treatment Plant, not to exceed $173,200

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will consider approving minutes from June 22, 2026, review a budget report showing $8,739.04 remaining of a $9,000 annual budget (97.1% unspent), and discuss a request to City Council for use of 30 parking stalls on 2nd North Street and Broadway for the Welcoming Week event on September 18, 2026. The Commission will also discuss dissolving the Participating Events subcommittee for 2027 and shifting its responsibilities to the Executive Committee.

• Request to City Council for 30 parking stalls in the 2nd North Street and Broadway lot for Welcoming Week on September 18, 2026
• Budget report: $260.96 spent of $9,000 budget, $8,739.04 remaining (97.1%)
• Subcommittee restructuring: dissolve HRC Participating Events subcommittee; Executive Committee to handle event logistics
• Brown County Fair participation August 12-16, 2026 with volunteer scheduling for high-traffic times
• Discussion of subcommittee attendance and participation expectations

City Charter Commission

The City Charter Commission will discuss and potentially recommend amendments to several charter sections, including a proposed change to Section 235 that would set the Public Utilities Commission's annual in-lieu-of-tax payment at 5.35% of utility revenues. Commissioners will also review Sections 52 and 55 on recall petition thresholds, currently set at five registered voters, and other sections addressing terms of office, Board of Health, commission member removal, and compensation. Two vacancies on the commission remain unfilled.

• Proposed amendment to Section 235 setting PUC in-lieu-of-tax payment at 5.35% of utility revenues, payable monthly
• Discussion of raising recall petition signature threshold from 5 to a larger number (e.g., 20 or 30)
• Review of Section 31 on commencement of elected officials' terms
• Review of Section 82 on Board of Health composition and potential updates
• Two commission vacancies remain; no nominations have been made

City Council Work Session

An informational work session will be held on July 21, 2026 at City Hall to review 2027 budget request applications from local non‑profit organizations. No official action will be taken; any decisions will occur at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The session includes a quorum of council members and a review of requested contribution amounts for each organization.

• Brown County Historical Society – request $25,000
• Heart of New Ulm – request $16,000
• New Ulm Business & Retail Association – request $15,000
• Wanda Gag House Association – request $2,000
• River Valley BMX – request $3,565

City Council

The City Council will discuss approving plans and bidding for the Junior Pioneer Park Watermain Crossing Project. The body is also considering a noise variance for a 'Party by the Pond' event and updates to Park and Recreation fee and scholarship policies.

• Public hearing for noise variance at 4 Somsen Street for August 29-30, 2026
• Approval of plans and bid advertisement for Junior Pioneer Park Watermain Crossing Project
• 10 percent across-the-board non-resident fee increase for Park and Recreation effective January 1, 2027
• Acceptance of $11,519.30 in donations for the Park and Recreation Department
• Designation of the Pollinator Park and Natural Resource Area as city parkland

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes and accepted a design review for Golden Home Care’s exterior paint change. The commission adopted a $10,000 budget for its 2027 activities. Members heard a cost estimate of $11.6 million for the deconstruction and reconstruction of the Herman Monument, with a projected 10% annual cost increase.

• Design review approved for Golden Home Care exterior repaint to Westchester Gray
• Adopted $10,000 budget for the Heritage Preservation Commission for 2027
• Cost estimate presented: $11.6 million for deconstruction and reconstruction of the Herman Monument
• Design review agenda item for New Ulm Chamber of Commerce door at 1 North Minnesota Street
• Chair report mentioned a National Convention with grant‑funded sessions

Cable Communication Advisory Board - 16 Jul 2026 CANCELLED

Airport Commission - 14 Jul 2026 CANCELLED

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the June 2026 administrative report and a claims list. The agenda includes revising the Get It Ready Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program policy and approving an easement for a utility cabinet at 300 North Broadway.

• Revision of Get It Ready Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program policy
• Easement agreement for a PUC utility cabinet at 300 North Broadway
• Review of the June 2026 Administrative Activities Report
• Review of the 2nd Quarter report from Business Consultant Wendy Anderson
• Review of the 2nd Quarter report for New Ulm Business Resource and Innovation Center (NUBRIC)

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission will consider designating Pollinator Park and Natural Resource Area as city parkland. Other items include reviewing non-resident fee policies, scholarship updates, and the 2027 fee schedule.

• Hermannfest 2026 requests for Hermann Heights and Harman Parks
• Designation of Pollinator Park and Natural Resource Area as city parkland
• Approval of a Monarch Butterfly sculpture for Pollinator Park
• Park and Recreation Department non-resident fee policy change
• 2027 Park and Recreation fee schedule recommendations

Library Board

La junta está revisando el informe financiero de junio de 2026, que incluye gastos notables para libros y reparaciones de HVAC. Los miembros también están discutiendo el presupuesto preliminar de 2027 y las próximas asignaciones de Brown County.

• Resolución 2026-08: Aprobación del Presupuesto Preliminar de 2027
• Resolución 2026-09: Aceptación de Donaciones y Memoriales del 1 de abril al 30 de junio de 2026
• Gasto de $4,490.34 a Ingram por libros
• Gasto de $1,929.08 a ProQuest por la suscripción Ancestry Library Edition
• Aumento propuesto de $5,000 para las asignaciones de la Junta de la Biblioteca de Brown County

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre las evaluaciones finales del Proyecto de Reconstrucción de Superficie 2025 y el Proyecto de Mejora de Calles y Callejones de Servicios Públicos 2025, cada uno pagadero en 10 años al 5% de interés. También considerarán aprobar $2.28 millones en Bonos de Obligación General, Serie 2026, y adoptarán ordenanzas para reclasificar propiedades a R-3 y aclarar los requisitos de remoción de nieve en las aceras.

• Audiencia pública sobre $5.2 millones en reclamaciones
• Reclasificación de 1444, 1440, 1438 6th North St de A-OS a R-3
• Variaciones de ruido para Crazy Days (24-25 de julio) y Spikin' in the Street (31 de julio-1 de agosto)
• Jubilación anticipada de los pagos de bonos GO 2018A con vencimiento en 2027-2028
• Nombramiento de jueces electorales a $11.41/hora para las elecciones primarias/generales de 2026

City Council ADDENDUM

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre la autorización de la New Ulm Battery para disparar hasta tres rondas de cañón en Schell's Brewery el 22 de julio de 2026, para la Coalition of Greater Minnesota Conference. La acción requiere una suspensión de las reglas y una exención del código de la ciudad que prohíbe la descarga de armas de fuego y explosivos.

• Autorizar a New Ulm Battery para disparar cañones (hasta 3 rondas) en 1860 Schell Road el 22 de julio de 2026, para la CGMC Conference

Sister Cities Commission

La Comisión de Ciudades Hermanas aprobará las actas de la reunión de junio y el informe financiero de junio. Discutirán actualizaciones sobre el Programa de Intercambio Cultural Hans Joohs, incluyendo la llegada del pasante entrante y la entrevista consular. La comisión también revisará un borrador del plan de marketing y finalizará los detalles para una recepción de bienvenida y una próxima recaudación de fondos del puesto de bratwurst.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 1 de junio de 2026
• Aprobar el informe financiero que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2026 (Fondo Especial $7,433.50, Fondo General $1,457.97)
• El pasante entrante Jan Rosenberg llega el 13 de julio; entrevista consular el 7 de julio
• Recepción de bienvenida para Jan Rosenberg trasladada al 21 de julio en Kegel Klub
• Recaudación de fondos del puesto de bratwurst en Cash Wise el 11-12 de agosto de 2026

Tree Advisory Commission

La Comisión Asesora de Árboles aprobará las actas de la reunión del 7 de mayo y discutirá los detalles de un propuesto Programa Walkabout 2026, que implicaría que los comisionados lideren recorridos educativos sobre árboles.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 7 de mayo de 2026
• Discusión de los detalles del Programa Walkabout 2026
• Actualización sobre los Programas de Reembolso de la Ciudad y el Presupuesto
• Actualización sobre Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
• Presentaciones del Concurso Big Tree

Safety Commission - 02 Jul 2026 CANCELLED

Human Rights Commission Events (Participating) Subcommittee

El Subcomité de la Comisión de Derechos Humanos discutirá la cobertura y recomendaciones para National Night Out, Bavarian Blast Parade y Brown County Fair, además de preparar un cronograma de inscripción y un inventario para estos eventos.

• Planificar cobertura para National Night Out
• Planificar cobertura para Bavarian Blast Parade
• Planificar cobertura para Brown County Fair
• Preparar cronograma de inscripción para eventos
• Revisar inventario de suministros

Planning Commission

La Planning Commission votará sobre un plano preliminar para dividir un lote en dos para una casa gemela en 1444, 1440 y 1438 6th North Street. También revisará posibles enmiendas a los estándares de zonificación de R-3 Medium Density Residence District y discutirá la expansión de un parque polinizador.

• Aprobar el plano preliminar para Oak Bluffs 11th Addition (1444-1438 6th North St.) para crear dos lotes de casas gemelas
• Tarifa de plano de $290, tarifa de dedicación de parques de $1,050 y tarifas de conexión de servicios públicos de $6,000 en total
• Revisión de los estándares de zonificación de R-3 Medium Density Residence District para posibles enmiendas
• Discusión sobre la expansión de New Ulm Park and Rec Pollinator Park
• Aprobación de las minutas de la Planning Commission del 28 de mayo de 2026