Watertown, Minnesota

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss G.O. Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A. The meeting consists of this single discussion item.

• Discussion of G.O. Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will consider Pay Application No. 1 for the State Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project. They will also vote on the Annual LMCIT Liability Tort Waiver (Resolution 2026‑24) and may approve any needed Rails‑to‑Trails items. The meeting includes the usual consent agenda, open forum, and other reports.

• State Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project – Pay Application No. 1
• Annual LMCIT Liability Tort Waiver (Resolution 2026‑24)
• Rails‑to‑Trails approvals (if needed)
• Consent agenda discussion and approval
• Open forum for public comments

Economic Development Authority

The Watertown Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May and June 2026 and discuss the DJR Boardwalk Proposal. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of DJR Boardwalk Proposal (document attached)
• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council Worksession

The City Council will conduct a work session to review and provide feedback on the draft Watertown Facility Study. This item is part of the new business portion of the meeting.

• Review of Draft Watertown Facility Study

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and licensing items. Discussion includes authorizing the sale of utility revenue bonds and soliciting quotes for various city facility improvements.

• Competitive negotiated sale of G.O. Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A
• Preparation of plans and specifications for water plant repairs
• Solicitation of quotes for Public Services Office and restroom renovations
• Solicitation of quotes for Evergreen batting cage replacement
• Solicitation of quotes for Castle Ridge Road retaining wall fence

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Watertown considerará un Permiso de Uso Condicional y un plan de sitio para la ampliación de la Christ Community Lutheran School en 512 County Road 10. La comisión también revisará el plano preliminar y final para la segunda adición de los Workshops of Watertown ubicada en 701 Industrial Boulevard. No se registran decisiones en la agenda; estos temas están programados para discusión.

• Revisión de CUP y plan de sitio – ampliación de Christ Community Lutheran School, 512 County Road 10
• Revisión de plano preliminar y final – segunda adición de Workshops of Watertown, 701 Industrial Boulevard

Commission on Aging

La Comisión de Envejecimiento de Watertown llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 1 de julio de 2026. Los puntos de la agenda incluyen discutir la continuación de los eventos Coffee Talk, revisar la Encuesta Integral de Envejecimiento de Minnesota de 2026 y recibir actualizaciones sobre los recursos del condado de Carver y el Mercado de Comida Gratuita de Verano de 2026. La mayoría de los puntos son de carácter procesal o de discusión, sin votaciones sobre ordenanzas o contratos.

• Discutir la continuación de los eventos Coffee Talk en el futuro
• Revisar la Encuesta Integral de Envejecimiento de Minnesota de 2026
• Resumen de Coffee With A Healthcare Provider del 10 de junio
• Anuncios y recursos del condado de Carver
• Mercado de Comida Gratuita de Verano de 2026 en Watertown

City Council Meetings

El Concejo Municipal de Watertown adoptará la agenda, aprobará la agenda de consentimiento y revisará las actas de la sesión de trabajo y la reunión ordinaria del 9 de junio. Se realizará una presentación de la auditoría de 2025 y una introducción del personal. El concejo considerará cinco resoluciones: los planos de Rosewood Estates, la expansión de Peace Lutheran Church, el cultivo de cannabis de TrueNorth, la mejora de crédito para los Bonos de Ingresos de Servicios Públicos GO Series 2026A y Rails to Trails Fireworks 2026. También se tratarán las reclamaciones antes del aplazamiento.

• Resolución 2026-15 – Planos preliminares y finales de Rosewood Estates
• Resolución 2026-16 – Permiso de uso condicional para la expansión de Peace Lutheran Church
• Resolución 2026-17 – Permiso de uso condicional para el cultivo de cannabis de TrueNorth
• Resolución 2026-18 – Búsqueda de mejora de crédito para los Bonos de Ingresos de Servicios Públicos GO, Series 2026A
• Resolución 2026-19 – Rails to Trails Fireworks 2026

The City Council approved multiple resolutions regarding local development, including a church expansion and cannabis cultivation. They also accepted the 2025 city audit and authorized utility revenue bonds.

• Accepted 2025 City of Watertown audit (5-0)
• Approved Rosewood Estates preliminary and final plat (5-0)
• Approved Peace Lutheran Church phase III fellowship addition expansion (5-0)
• Approved True North cannabis cultivation conditional use permit (5-0)
• Approved issuance of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A (5-0)
• Approved Rails to Trails fireworks display agreement (5-0)
• Approved claims roster (5-0)

City Council Worksession

El Concejo Municipal de Watertown llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para revisar un plan esquemático de Lennar Homes para la Propiedad Montgomery. Este es solo un tema de discusión, no se ha programado ninguna decisión final. No hay otros asuntos en la agenda.

• Revisión del plan esquemático de Lennar Homes para la Propiedad Montgomery

The City Council held a work session to review a sketch plan for a proposed single family residential development by Lennar Homes. The project involves 214 lots on approximately 117 acres at 11680 County Road 20. No formal actions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Reviewed sketch plan for Montgomery property (discussion only)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Watertown llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre el plano preliminar y final para Rosewood Lane, un permiso de uso condicional para Peace Lutheran y un permiso de uso condicional para True North en 709 Jefferson Avenue. También revisarán un plan de boceto de Lennar Homes para la propiedad Montgomery.

• Audiencia pública sobre el plano preliminar y final de Rosewood Lane
• Audiencia pública sobre el permiso de uso condicional de Peace Lutheran
• Audiencia pública sobre el permiso de uso condicional de True North en 709 Jefferson Avenue
• Revisión del plan de boceto de la propiedad Montgomery de Lennar Homes

The Watertown Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend three items to the City Council: approval of the Rosewood Lane preliminary and final plat, approval of the Peace Lutheran Church conditional use permit amendment, and approval of the True North cannabis cultivation conditional use permit. Each motion passed with a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommend City Council approve Rosewood Lane preliminary and final plat (4-0)
• Recommend City Council approve Peace Lutheran Church CUP amendment (4-0)
• Recommend City Council approve True North cannabis cultivation CUP (4-0)
• Adopt agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico de Watertown discutirá una solicitud de exención de tarifas de servicios públicos de Workshops of Watertown, revisará una propuesta para un estudio del Monumento a los Veteranos del City Center y abordará conflictos de la ordenanza de letreros del Central Business District Boardwalk Area Study. La agenda enumera estos como temas de asuntos nuevos con memorandos de apoyo del personal, pero no se especifican decisiones.

• Solicitud de exención de tarifas de servicios públicos de Workshops of Watertown (memorando de personal adjunto)
• Propuesta de DJR para el estudio del Monumento a los Veteranos del City Center (memorando de personal adjunto)
• Conflictos de la ordenanza de letreros del Central Business District Boardwalk Area Study (memorando de personal adjunto)

The EDA approved a utility trunk fee waiver for the first building of the Workshops of Watertown Second Addition. The board also authorized funding for a schematic design study for the City Center Veterans Memorial and recommended preparing an interim sign ordinance.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved utility trunk fee waiver for Workshops of Watertown, LLC, Second Addition, First Building Only (4-0)
• Provided up to $20,500 for City Center Veterans Memorial schematic design (4-0)
• Recommended staff prepare interim sign ordinance for city attorney and council review (4-0)

City Council Meetings

El Concejo Municipal de Watertown votará sobre la adjudicación del Proyecto de Mejoras de Alcantarillado Pluvial de Angel Avenue, la compra de equipo para servicios públicos y la solicitud de cotizaciones para el reasfaltado de canchas de parques y un remolque deckover. La agenda de consentimiento incluye movimientos de escalafón de personal, contrataciones del departamento de bomberos, permisos de unidades de comida móviles y una solicitud de estacionamiento para Crow River Liquors. También se discutirá una resolución sobre la gestión del recuento de votos de candidatos de escritura (Resolución 2026-14).

• Adjudicar el Proyecto de Mejoras de Alcantarillado Pluvial de Angel Avenue
• Comprar un cortacésped de giro cero para Servicios Públicos
• Solicitar cotizaciones para el reasfaltado de canchas de Community Park
• Resolución 2026-14 sobre la gestión del recuento de votos de candidatos de escritura
• Contratación de Wyatt Tesch por parte del Departamento de Bomberos

The Watertown City Council approved the consent agenda, claims roster, and several new business items. Key actions include awarding the Angel Avenue storm sewer project to Juul Underground for $639,066.54, purchasing a zero-turn mower and an electronic gate for the yard waste site, and authorizing quote solicitations for court resurfacing and a deckover trailer. The council also approved a resolution on write-in vote counting.

• Awarded Angel Avenue storm sewer improvements to Juul Underground, LLC for $639,066.54 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a Hustler zero-turn mower for $11,749.35 (5-0)
• Authorized electronic gate purchase and installation for the yard waste site for $18,398.65 plus up to $7,500 for electrical work (5-0)
• Authorized solicitation of quotes for Community Park court resurfacing (5-0)
• Authorized solicitation of quotes for a public services deckover trailer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-14 governing write-in vote counting (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda and claims roster (5-0)

City Council Worksession

Esta es una sesión de trabajo del Concejo Municipal con un único punto en la agenda: un memorando del personal y la discusión sobre la revisión de residuos de jardín. No hay acciones ni decisiones programadas; es una reunión únicamente para discusión.

• Discusión de la revisión de residuos de jardín basada en el memorando del personal (no se proporcionaron más detalles)

The work session reviewed a temporary change to yard waste site hours that began on March 26, 2026. Staff reported the new hours reduced illegal dumping and were working well. The council discussed plans to gate the site to reduce staff workload, but no action was taken during this meeting.

Commission on Aging

La Comisión sobre el Envejecimiento de Watertown votará sobre el menú de la cena para personas mayores y discutirá temas y oradores para la serie de charlas de café de 2027. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre un café de junio con un proveedor de atención médica, el programa Walk With A Doc en Richardson Nature Center, el Free Summer Food Market y la 2026 Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey.

• Decisión/voto sobre el menú de la cena para personas mayores
• Discusión de temas y oradores para las charlas de café de 2027
• 10 de junio: Coffee With A Healthcare Provider
• Walk With A Doc en Richardson Nature Center
• 2026 Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey

The Watertown Commission on Aging adopted its agenda and approved the May 6 minutes, each by an 8‑0 vote. It then approved serving penne pasta at the senior dinner scheduled for December 9, also by an 8‑0 vote. Several items – Walk With A Doc, a free summer food market, and the 2026 Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey – were tabled for discussion at the next meeting.

• Adopt agenda (8‑0)
• Approve May 6 minutes (8‑0)
• Approve penne pasta for senior dinner on Dec 9 (8‑0)
• Table Walk With A Doc, free summer food market, and 2026 aging survey for next meeting

City Council Meetings

El Concejo Municipal de Watertown considerará un plan de sitio para 595 Industrial Boulevard (Resolución 2026-12), una variación de retiro lateral en 917 Hickory Curve (Resolución 2026-13), y varios artículos de consentimiento que incluyen una solicitud de juegos de caridad, un permiso de unidad de comida móvil para The Ice Cream Princess, y un permiso de cierre de calle para una serie de conciertos de verano.

• Resolución 2026-12: Aprobación del plan de sitio para 595 Industrial Boulevard
• Resolución 2026-13: Solicitud de variación de retiro lateral en 917 Hickory Curve
• Resolución 2026-11: Aprobación de una solicitud de juegos de caridad
• Permiso de unidad de comida móvil para The Ice Cream Princess
• Permiso de cierre de calle para la serie de conciertos de verano de Watertown Area Fine Arts Council

The City Council approved a site plan for a new 89-unit mini-storage facility at 595 Industrial Boulevard. They also denied a request for a side yard setback variance at 917 Hickory Curve. Additionally, the council approved a temporary sign permit for the Watertown Area Fine Arts Council.

• Approved site plan for mini-storage facility at 595 Industrial Boulevard (4-0)
• Denied driveway setback variance for 917 Hickory Curve (4-0)
• Approved temporary public property sign permit for Watertown Area Fine Arts Council (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 claims roster (4-0)

City Council Worksession

El Concejo Municipal recibirá una actualización y discutirá una propuesta de desarrollo de uso mixto en el sitio de Watertower. Ningún otro asunto está en la agenda para esta sesión de trabajo.

• Actualización y discusión sobre la Propuesta de Desarrollo de Uso Mixto del Sitio de Watertower

The Watertown City Council held a work session on May 26, 2026. Councilmembers Walters, Kasheimer, Thul and Everson were present; McGuire was absent. City Planner Mark Kaltsas provided an update on the Spring Mill mixed‑use project, the Lennar project on the Felt property, and other potential developments. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Park & Recreation Commission

La Comisión de Parques y Recreación de Watertown llevará a cabo una reunión cuyo tema principal será la discusión de las conexiones de aceras y senderos. No hay votaciones ni decisiones formales programadas; la agenda también incluye revisiones de parques por parte de los comisionados y actualizaciones del personal.

• Discusión de conexiones de aceras y senderos con referencia a un documento PDF (SIDEWALK AND TRAIL OPTIONS.PDF)
• Revisiones de parques por parte de los comisionados
• Actualizaciones del personal

Economic Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico de Watertown revisará y discutirá el Plan del Área de Boardwalk con DJR Architecture. La agenda también incluye la adopción de las actas de las reuniones de enero y marzo de 2026. No se enumeran votaciones sobre ordenanzas, contratos o cambios de tarifas.

• Revisión y discusión del Plan del Área de Boardwalk con DJR Architecture
• Aprobación de las actas del 21 de enero de 2026
• Aprobación de las actas del 25 de marzo de 2026

The Watertown Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 21 and March 25, 2026 meetings, each by a 5‑0 vote. Members directed DJR Architecture to return next month with a cost analysis for the proposed downtown boardwalk enhancements. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 21, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Mar 25, 2026 (5-0)
• Requested DJR Architecture to return next month with cost analysis
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará una solicitud de variación de retiro de entrada de vehículos para 917 Hickory Curve y una revisión de plan de sitio para 595 Industrial Boulevard. Dos conjuntos de actas de reuniones anteriores también están sujetos a aprobación.

• Audiencia pública y solicitud de variación de retiro de entrada de vehículos en 917 Hickory Curve
• Revisión de plan de sitio para 595 Industrial Boulevard
• Aprobación de las actas del 11 de septiembre de 2025 y del 13 de noviembre de 2025

The Watertown Planning Commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It denied a variance request for a driveway at 917 Hickory Curve and recommended approval for a mini-storage site plan at 595 Industrial Boulevard.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied driveway variance at 917 Hickory Curve (4-0)
• Recommended approval for mini-storage site plan at 595 Industrial Boulevard (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (4-0)

City Council Meetings

El Concejo Municipal de Watertown considerará la aprobación de los planos y especificaciones para las mejoras del alcantarillado pluvial de Angel Avenue y autorizará la licitación. También votarán sobre servidumbres de construcción temporales y permanentes para ese proyecto. Otros asuntos incluyen establecer una zona de velocidad para escuela primaria, comprar camiones y equipo de reemplazo para servicios públicos y servicios de utilidad, y aprobar una resolución de eventos de licores del Lions Club.

• Aprobar los planos y especificaciones de las Mejoras del Alcantarillado Pluvial de Angel Avenue, autorizar la licitación
• Aprobar servidumbre de construcción temporal para Angel Avenue
• Aprobar servidumbre de construcción permanente para Angel Avenue
• Establecer zona de velocidad para escuela primaria
• Comprar reemplazos de camiones de Public Services y un skid loader de Public Utilities; solicitar cotizaciones para cortacésped

The council approved plans and authorized bidding for the Angel Avenue storm sewer replacement, a $700,000 project funded in part by a $530,621 state grant. It also established a 20 mph school speed zone on Paul Avenue near the elementary school. Other approvals included vehicle purchases, a skid loader, and easements for the sewer project.

• Approved Angel Avenue storm sewer improvement plans and authorized bidding (4-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement for 501 Angel Ave (4-0)
• Approved permanent drainage/utility easement for 505 Angel Ave (4-0)
• Established 20 mph school speed zone on Paul Avenue during school hours (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two 1-ton Chevy trucks to replace units PS101 and PS104 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Kubota SLV75-3 skid loader for $76,094.94 (4-0)
• Approved soliciting quotes for a 60-inch zero-turn mower (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Lions Club liquor events and water tower pay application (4-0)

Commission on Aging

La Comisión de Envejecimiento de Watertown discutirá nuevos asuntos de negocios, incluyendo una revisión de los precios de las cenas para personas mayores de Leonardo's, los Estatutos de la COA y las funciones de los miembros de la comisión. También revisarán un volante propuesto para la Cena de Vacaciones para Personas Mayores y discutirán próximos eventos como el Café con un Proveedor de Atención Médica el 13 de mayo. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores e informes de los comisionados.

• Revisión del evento Café con El Superintendente
• Café con Un Proveedor de Atención Médica el 13 de mayo sobre la importancia de la terapia física
• Precios de las Cenas para Personas Mayores de Leonardo's discutidos por Mary Barfnecht
• Revisión y discusión de los Estatutos de la COA
• Revisar y/o realizar cambios al volante propuesto para la Cena de Vacaciones para Personas Mayores

The Commission on Aging approved an amended agenda and the previous month's minutes. They also approved a donation of six pizzas from Leonardo's for students and decided to rename the Senior Holiday Dinner to the Senior Dinner.

• Approved amended agenda (All)
• Approved April 1, 2026 minutes (All)
• Approved Leonardo's pizza donation (All)
• Decided to rename Senior Holiday Dinner to Senior Dinner (All)
• Decided to discuss future programming events (All)
• Agreed to have event list ready for December dinner (All)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:41 p.m. (All)

City Council Meetings

El Consejo Municipal de Watertown considerará una resolución que apoye la solicitud de subvención de Hive Haus CDA para una asociación de crecimiento comunitario. El orden del día de consentimiento incluye ajustes salariales anuales para tres miembros del personal y un acuerdo de arrendamiento de sitio de almacenamiento con Edison Power. La agenda de asuntos nuevos también incluye la compra de un cargador compacto, la remoción de sedimentos del agua residual, un estudio salarial y una autorización temporal de estacionamiento para Crow River Liquors.

• Resolución 2026-09 de apoyo a la Solicitud de Subvención de la Iniciativa de Asociación para el Crecimiento Comunitario de Hive Haus CDA
• Acuerdo de arrendamiento de sitio de almacenamiento con Edison Power
• Ajustes salariales anuales para Jason Raser, Ned Schroeder y Logan Pysick
• Remoción de sedimentos en la cuenca EQ de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales Fase 1
• Estudio salarial de David Drown and Associates

The Watertown City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a resolution supporting the Hive Haus grant application, authorized solicitation of quotes for an $81,000 skid loader, for EQ basin sediment removal, and for a wage study, and approved a temporary parking sign permit. All motions carried 4‑0.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-09 supporting Hive Haus grant application (4-0)
• Authorized solicitation of quotes for a $81,000 public utilities skid loader (4-0)
• Authorized staff to solicit quotes for Phase 1 EQ basin sediment removal (4-0)
• Authorized David Drown & Associates to proceed with wage study option 1 at $6,325 (4-0)
• Approved temporary parking sign permit with conditions (4-0)
• Approved claims roster as presented (4-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

La Watertown Park Commission discutirá varios temas relacionados con los parques, incluyendo una actualización de mantenimiento de Mike Loehrs, el Forrest Hills Open Space, las visitas anuales de los comisionados a los parques y el programa Adopt-A-Park. No hay votaciones ni decisiones vinculantes programadas; la agenda consiste en discusiones y actualizaciones del personal.

• Actualización de mantenimiento de parques de Mike Loehrs
• Discusión sobre Forrest Hills Open Space
• Visitas anuales de los comisionados a los parques
• Actualización de Adopt-A-Park

City Council Meetings

El Concejo Municipal de Watertown considerará la aprobación de los contratos de bomberos para 2026 (Resolución 2026-08), un proyecto de mantenimiento de pavimentos para 2026 y la compra de una fregadora de suelos para Servicios Públicos. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen actas, un pago por televisión de alcantarillado sanitario, un permiso de comida móvil para Adventure Bowls y una solicitud de cierre de calle para un evento de bendición de bicicletas de los Knights of Columbus.

• Aprobar contratos de bomberos para 2026 (Resolución 2026-08)
• Proyecto de Mantenimiento de Pavimentos 2026
• Compra de fregadora de suelos para Public Utilities
• RFQ de cámaras de seguridad para Parks and Facilities
• Solicitud de pago de Televisión de Alcantarillado Sanitario No. 1

The Watertown City Council approved the 2026 fire contracts with the townships of Franklin, Hollywood, Watertown and Woodland. It also authorized a $9,831.30 purchase of a Trident floor scrubber, awarded a $42,022.76 pavement maintenance project to BARGEN, Inc., and approved solicitation for a city security camera system. The council authorized an employment offer for Brad Johnson as Public Services Superintendent, approved the claims roster, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved 2026 fire contracts with Franklin, Hollywood, Watertown, Woodland (Resolution 2026-08) (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of Trident T30SC floor scrubber for $9,831.30 (4-0)
• Awarded 2026 pavement maintenance project to BARGEN, Inc. for $42,022.76 (4-0)
• Approved solicitation of quotes for city security camera system (4-0)
• Authorized employment offer to Brad Johnson for Public Services Superintendent (4-0)
• Approved claims roster as presented (4-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (4-0)

Commission on Aging

The Watertown Commission on Aging will review Trailblazer Transit fare structures and operating policies, and discuss estimates for a senior dinner. The group will also review community connection events and a calendar of activities.

• Review Trailblazer Transit fare structure and operating policies
• Review estimates for senior dinner at Marketplace and Leonardo's
• Review Coffee with a Carver County Sheriff update
• Review calendar of events
• Review Community Connections series

The commission adopted its agenda as presented. It approved the minutes from the March 1, 2026 meeting. The board voted to pay for cookies and refreshments for its coffee events using the commission’s budget. The meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m.

• Adopt agenda (All Approved)
• Approve March 1, 2026 minutes (All Approved)
• Pay for coffee event cookies and refreshments from COA budget (All Approved)
• Adjourn meeting at 4:32 p.m. (All Approved)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to hold a kick-off discussion regarding the Downtown Boardwalk Area Plan. Members will also discuss the expansion of the Business Facade Policy.

• Downtown Boardwalk Area Plan kick-off discussion
• Discussion on Watertown mural options
• Business Facade Policy expansion discussion

The Watertown Economic Development Authority meeting heard a presentation from DJR Architecture about a downtown boardwalk area plan and discussed a Business Facade loan and grant program. No formal motions or approvals were made. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will discuss several requests for authorization regarding public works and emergency services. The body is deciding on awards for storm sewer and street maintenance projects and funding for fire department equipment.

• Award for State Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project
• Authorization for fire station rooftop unit and pager replacements
• Solicitation of quotes for 2026 street maintenance
• Awarding of 2026 Community Programming Grants (Resolution 2026-06)
• DNR Local Trail Connection Grant Application (Resolution 2026-07)

The Watertown City Council approved its agenda and consent items unanimously. It authorized a rooftop HVAC purchase for the fire station, allocated $4,596 for six fire‑department pagers, and adopted $10,000 in community programming grants. The council awarded the State Street storm sewer improvement contract to Precision Utilities for $155,443.35 and approved several other operational actions, all by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of fire station rooftop HVAC unit (4-0)
• Allocated $4,596 for six fire department pagers (4-0)
• Adopted $10,000 community programming grants (Resolution 2026-06) (4-0)
• Awarded State Street storm sewer improvement project to Precision Utilities, $155,443.35 (4-0)
• Authorized DNR local trail connection grant application (Resolution 2026-07) (4-0)
• Authorized solicitation of quotes for 2026 street maintenance (4-0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council will hold a work session to discuss the yard waste site. The meeting agenda includes a staff memo titled 'Yard Waste Site Discussion' for March 24, 2026. The session is scheduled for 309 Lewis Avenue South.

• Yard Waste Site Discussion
• Staff memo: Yard Waste Site Discussion - March 24, 2026

The Watertown City Council held a work session on March 24, 2026. Council members discussed the yard waste site and heard information from Brandon Leistiko, owner of MN Topsoil. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The session was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Park & Recreation Commission

The Watertown Park & Recreation Commission will review the minutes from the January 21, 2026, November 19, 2025, and September 17, 2025 meetings. They will also consider Adopt‑A‑Park applications submitted by the public. Staff will provide updates before the meeting adjourns.

• Review January 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopt‑A‑Park applications review
• Updates from staff

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council work session will include a discussion of a proposed compost site. Staff will present cost forecasts for the site. No decisions are recorded; the agenda lists the discussion as a new business item.

• Compost site discussion
• Staff memo presenting compost site cost forecasts

The council held a discussion on the temporary closure of the city’s compost site and considered possible future uses. No formal decision, approval, denial, or vote was recorded. The work session was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will approve the minutes from the February 24, 2026 work session and regular meeting. It will discuss an employee handbook amendment for public works clothing reimbursement and review the Tour De Tonka special event application. The council will consider a resolution adopting the Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan and schedule a goal‑setting retreat. Claims for March 10, 2026 will also be presented.

• Approve February 24, 2026 City Council work session minutes
• Approve February 24, 2026 City Council regular meeting minutes
• Employee handbook change – public works clothing reimbursement
• Tour De Tonka special event application
• Resolution adopting Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (2026-05)

The council unanimously approved the adoption of the Carver County All‑Hazard Mitigation Plan, making Watertown eligible for FEMA emergency assistance. It also adopted the meeting agenda, consent agenda, February 24 meeting minutes, an employee‑handbook clothing reimbursement, and the Tour De Tonka special event application. The claims roster was approved and the meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-05: Adoption of Carver County All‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved claims roster as presented (5-0)
• Approved February 24, 2026 City Council work session minutes (part of consent agenda)
• Approved February 24, 2026 City Council regular meeting minutes (part of consent agenda)
• Approved employee handbook clothing reimbursement RFA (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Tour De Tonka special event application RFA (part of consent agenda)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review updates on affordable housing from DW Jones, Inc. and discuss programming for seniors. The body will also address proposals for grocery and pharmacy delivery services.

• Affordable housing update from DW Jones, Inc.
• Proposal for grocery delivery
• Proposal for pharmacy deliveries
• Planning for Holiday Dinner
• Update on Coffee With A Healthcare Provider event

The Watertown Commission on Aging adopted the agenda as presented with a 6‑0 vote. It then approved the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 4:49 p.m. with a unanimous 6‑0 motion.

• Adopt agenda as presented (vote 6‑0)
• Approve February 4, 2026 minutes (vote 6‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 6‑0)

City Council Worksession

The Watertown City Council work session will include a discussion of the yard waste site, referencing a staff memorandum on the topic. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Yard waste site discussion
• Review of staff memo titled "YARD WASTE SITE"

Interim Public Services Superintendent Mike Loehrs briefed the council on recent illegal dumping at the yard waste compost site. Council members discussed possible responses. They decided to bring the issue to the next regular council meeting for further discussion. No vote tally was recorded.

• Deferred further action on illegal dumping at yard waste site to next council meeting

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will consider several requests, including a development agreement for the Cove Second Addition, approval and bidding for State Street storm sewer improvements, and authorization to investigate a water‑treatment facility. Additional items include a temporary sign permit for the WFAC Irish Fest and a temporary closure of the yard‑waste site. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public‑utility equipment solicitations.

• RFA – Cove Second Addition Development Agreement and Easement Vacation
• RFA – Approve State Street Storm Sewer Improvement Plans and Specifications and Authorize Bidding
• RFA – Authorize Staff to Proceed with Water Treatment Facility Investigation
• RFA – Temporary Sign Permit Request – WFAC Irish Fest
• RFA – Yard Waste Site Temporary Closure

The Watertown City Council approved the development agreement for the second addition of the Cove at River Ridge and vacated related drainage and utility easements. It also approved the State Street storm sewer improvement plans and authorized bidding, and moved forward with several public‑works and utility projects. Additional actions included authorizing staff investigations at the water treatment facility, approving temporary signage for the Irish Fest, and closing the yard waste site temporarily.

• Approved development agreement for the 2nd addition of the Cove at River Ridge (5-0)
• Approved resolution vacating drainage and utility easements across Outlot A of the Cove (5-0)
• Approved State Street storm sewer improvement plans & specifications and authorized bidding (5-0)
• Approved request for quotes on a floor scrubber for the new wastewater treatment facility (5-0)
• Approved request for quotes on fire station rooftop HVAC unit replacement (5-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with investigation and corrective actions at the municipal water treatment facility (5-0)
• Approved temporary sign permit for the Watertown Area Fine Arts Council Irish Fest (5-0)
• Approved temporary closure of the yard waste site until further notice (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Watertown Planning Commission will meet on February 12, 2026. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, adoption of the agenda, staff updates, a public hearing, and adjournment. No specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items are listed.

• Adopt agenda
• Staff updates
• Public hearing

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a closed session to conduct the annual performance evaluation of City Administrator Dan Tolsma. The body will also review the tentative work plan for the first quarter of 2026.

• Performance evaluation of City Administrator Dan Tolsma
• Review of Tentative City Council Work Plan - Quarter 1 2026

Council members voted unanimously to close the work session for a performance evaluation of City Administrator Dan Tolsma, as permitted by Minnesota statute 13 d05 subdivision 3a. The motion was moved by Deborah Everson, seconded by Kay Thul, and carried 5-0. The council then entered a closed session for the evaluation and annual review. No other actions were taken.

• Closed session for City Administrator Dan Tolsma performance evaluation (5-0)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will discuss and approve items on the consent agenda, review minutes from the January 26 work session and regular meeting, and consider several requests for action. Specific items include a step movement for Connie Kammerer, a refund request for a community room rental, and a purchase request for a forklift by Public Services. The council will also review claims filed on February 10, 2026.

• Consent agenda discussion and approval
• Step movement request for Connie Kammerer
• Request for community room rental refund
• Public Services forklift purchase request
• Review of February 10, 2026 claims

The Watertown City Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved a $325.13 refund to Steve Johnson of Bass Nation for a community‑center rental (3‑2 vote). It also approved the purchase of a Yale GLPO50XV 5,000‑pound forklift from Birnstengel Equipment for $7,900.00 (5‑0 vote). The council approved the claims roster as presented (5‑0 vote).

• Adopt agenda as presented – motion carried 5-0
• Adopt consent agenda as presented – motion carried 5-0
• Approve $325.13 refund of community‑center rental fees to Steve Johnson – motion carried 3-2
• Approve purchase of Yale GLPO50XV 5,000‑pound forklift for $7,900.00 – motion carried 5-0
• Approve claims roster as presented – motion carried 5-0

Commission on Aging

The Watertown Commission on Aging will consider approval of the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes. The treasurer will present a financial report. The commission will hear a CDA presentation and a coffee discussion with a healthcare professional. Updates on the calendar of events and commissioner reports will also be provided.

• Approve minutes from the Jan 7, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer presents financial report
• CDA presentation
• Coffee with a healthcare professional
• Updates on calendar of events and commissioner reports

The commission adopted its agenda, approved the prior meeting minutes, and approved the treasurer’s report, each by a 7‑0 vote. Commissioners unanimously agreed to cancel the May 2nd Coffee With… event and move the programming to a monthly format, with topics to be determined. The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.

• Adopt agenda (7‑0)
• Approve 1/7/26 minutes (7‑0)
• Approve treasurer report (7‑0)
• Cancel May 2nd Coffee With… event; switch to monthly programming (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (7‑0)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will consider a resolution to approve temporary liquor licenses for the Lions Club. The council will also review short‑term parking requests from Watertown Floral & Gift Company and Crow River Liquors, and evaluate two public‑services procurement requests for a new pickup and a used forklift. Additional agenda items include the consent agenda, open forum, and review of recent claims.

• Resolution 2026-03 approving Lions Club temporary liquor licenses
• RFQ – Public Services pickup replacement
• RFQ – Public Services used forklift
• RFA – Watertown Floral and Gift Company short‑term parking request
• RFA – Crow River Liquors short‑term parking request

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved the solicitation of quotes for two one‑ton public service vehicles at $70,000 each and for a used forklift at $8,000. Temporary sign permits were granted for Watertown Floral & Gift Company and Crow River Liquors with specific conditions. The claims roster was also approved.

• Approved solicitation of quotes for two one‑ton vehicles ($70,000 each) (5‑0)
• Approved solicitation of quotes for a used forklift ($8,000) (5‑0)
• Approved temporary sign permit for Watertown Floral & Gift Co. (5‑0)
• Approved temporary sign permit for Crow River Liquors (5‑0)
• Approved claims roster (5‑0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5‑0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a work session to conduct an annual review of the Council Code of Conduct and Bylaws.

• Annual review of City Council Code of Conduct and Bylaws

The Watertown City Council held a work session on Jan. 27, 2026. Council members and city staff discussed and reviewed the City Council Code of Conduct and Bylaws. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned without any formal decisions.

Economic Development Authority

The Watertown Economic Development Authority will hold a meeting to adopt its agenda and discuss the Downtown Boardwalk and Murals. The body is also set to appoint officers for 2026.

• Appointment of 2026 Officers
• Downtown Boardwalk Discussion
• Murals Discussion
• Adopt Agenda
• Roll Call

The Watertown Economic Development Authority adopted its agenda and appointed its 2026 officers. The board approved authorizing DJR Architects to begin rendering plans for the downtown boardwalk corridor with a budget of $8,500. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented (vote 4‑0)
• Appointed 2026 officers: President Roxanne Wilmes, Vice President Deborah Everson, Treasurer Cory Mittness, Secretary Michael Sommerfeld (vote 4‑0)
• Authorized DJR Architects to start boardwalk rendering plans for $8,500 (vote 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:40 a.m. (vote 4‑0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission will elect its 2026 officers. It will discuss the Adopt‑A‑Park program and review the 2026 initiative summary and goal setting. The meeting also includes a volunteer opportunity for the City Center Park/Veteran Memorial ad hoc committee and staff updates.

• Election of 2026 officers
• Adopt‑A‑Park program discussion (memo attached)
• 2026 initiatives summary and goal‑setting discussion (PDF attached)
• City Center Park / Veteran Memorial ad hoc committee volunteer opportunity
• Updates from staff

The commission approved its agenda and elected new officers, naming Brad Kipp as Chair and Matt Renz as Vice‑Chair. It set the Adopt‑A‑Park contract period and application timeline, and approved forming an ad hoc committee to improve the City Center Park veteran memorial. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Appointed Brad Kipp as Commission Chair (5‑0)
• Appointed Matt Renz as Vice‑Chair (5‑0)
• Nomination of Terry Gallagher as Vice‑Chair failed; Matt Renz nominated instead
• Adopt‑A‑Park contract set for March 1 2026–March 1 2027, renewable
• Adopt‑A‑Park letter to be sent Feb 1 2026; applications due Mar 13 2026; review at Mar 18 2026 meeting
• Formed ad hoc committee for City Center Park veteran memorial with two stakeholder representatives
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council Meetings

The Watertown City Council will review and approve the consent agenda, adopt minutes from the December 9, 2025 meetings, and consider several resolutions and requests. Key items include the 2026 Fee Schedule (Ordinance 451), the 2026 Organizational Statement (Resolution 2026-01), and infrastructure projects such as Engine 11 replacement and State Street storm sewer plans. The council will also hear an informational presentation from the Carver County CDA Executive Director.

• Consent agenda discussion and approval
• Adoption of 2026 Fee Schedule (Ordinance 451)
• Adoption of 2026 City of Watertown Organizational Statement (Resolution 2026-01)
• Engine 11 replacement request
• State Street storm sewer plans and specifications

The Watertown City Council adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved several capital projects, including the Engine 11 pump and body purchase, storm‑sewer plans, a facility study, wastewater clarifier design, and a trail‑grant application. Resolutions on the city’s organizational statement, state‑government fraud concerns, and the 2026 fee schedule were also adopted. All motions carried with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Engine 11 pump and body modules (4-0)
• Authorized preparation of State Street storm sewer plans (4-0)
• Authorized 2026 facility study for fire station, public works building, and water plant (4-0)
• Authorized preliminary design for wastewater treatment clarifier rehabilitation (4-0)
• Authorized preparation of DNR trail‑connection grant application for Old Mill Park (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-01 – City of Watertown Organizational Statement (4-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss planning and zoning items. The meeting consists of a discussion based on a provided planning memo.

• Discussion of Planning and Zoning items

City Planner Mark Kaltsas presented three items for discussion: a change to fence permit language, a proposed multi‑family apartment development, and a downtown sign ordinance. The council members listened but did not vote on or adopt any of the items. No actions were taken before adjournment at 6:22 p.m.

Commission on Aging

The Watertown Commission on Aging will adopt its agenda, approve the December 3, 2025 meeting minutes, and appoint Katelyn Roiland as vice‑chair. The commission will receive an update from Carver County CDA (Allison Streich) and discuss a Coffee With a Healthcare Professional event scheduled for February 7, 2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm. Old business includes thank‑you acknowledgments for the senior dinner and updates on upcoming events and services for seniors.

• Appointment of Katelyn Roiland as vice‑chair
• Carver County CDA update presented by Allison Streich
• Coffee With a Healthcare Professional event – Feb 7, 2026, 10 am‑12 pm
• Senior Dinner thank‑you acknowledgments
• Calendar of upcoming senior events (May 2 coffee, Spring Dance)

The Watertown Commission on Aging approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Katelyn Roiland as Vice‑Chair. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda – motion carried 5‑0
• Approve December 3, 2025 minutes – motion carried 5‑0
• Approve Katelyn Roiland as Vice‑Chair – motion carried 5‑0
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried 5‑0