Wyoming City Council Slated to Act on Economic Development District; EDA to Consider Lease-Revenue Bonds
Wyoming's City Council and Economic Development Authority each had consequential items on their agendas this month, though minutes have not yet been published to confirm final outcomes. The most significant scheduled action was the City Council's consideration of a new economic development district and its accompanying plan on July 7.
City Council — July 7
The City Council agenda included a vote on establishing an economic development district and adopting the associated economic development plan. The council was also scheduled to act on a preliminary plat for the Sunrise Riverbank Commercial project on East Viking Boulevard.
Consent agenda items included solicitor's permits for four businesses: Ashton McGee Restoration Group, Curbside Waste, Doco Exteriors, and Four Point Construction.
Public safety payments on the agenda totaled more than $81,000:
- $18,837.68 to Guardian Fleet Safety for building and outfitting Squad 2603
- $49,409.00 for a 2026 Ford F-250 Crew Cab XL for the Fire Department
- $12,995.51 to MacQueen for turnout gear
Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so final vote tallies and outcomes are not confirmed.
City Council Work Session — July 7
A separate council work session focused on the Streets Capital Improvement Plan. No other items were listed. Minutes are not yet available.
Economic Development Authority — July 13
The EDA agenda centered on Resolution 07-03-2027, which would authorize the competitive sale of lease-revenue bonds for the Municipal Facilities Project. The authority was also scheduled to consider the 2027 EDA budget and discuss attendance at the MNCAR Expo. Minutes from the June 1 and June 22, 2026 meetings were slated for approval.
As with the other meetings, minutes have not been published, so the bond authorization outcome is not confirmed.
Park Advisory Commission — July 7
The Park Advisory Commission agenda included discussion of signage for the Railroad Park History Walk and future planning for Lions Park. Commissioners were also scheduled to receive updates on a Wyoming Lions Club bench donation for Goodview Park, a border update for Verges Memorial Park, and changes to park amenity list signs. Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes was also on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.
Coming Up
Two meetings are scheduled for July 21.
A City Council work session will continue discussion of the 2027 city budget. No specific figures or decisions are listed on the agenda.
The regular City Council meeting that same day includes several financial items:
- $574,186.10 payment to North Vally, Inc. for the 2026 Street Improvement Project
- $127,370.00 insurance coverage renewal through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust
- $23,657.44 to Olson's Sewer for emergency watermain repairs
- $12,136.00 to Motorola Solutions for mobile radios
- Construction contracts and lease agreements for the City Hall and Fire Department Facilities Project
The City Hall and Fire Department Facilities Project contracts are the most consequential items on the July 21 agenda, as they would advance a major capital project.