Water & utilities in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,013 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most water & utilities activity
- Nicollet County, MN (62)
- Watertown, MN (58)
- Minneapolis, MN (52)
- St. Paul, MN (46)
- Carver County, MN (45)
- Duluth, MN (44)
- Easton, MN (41)
- New Ulm, MN (39)
- Lake Crystal, MN (38)
- Nicollet, MN (37)
- Otsego, MN (35)
- Le Sueur, MN (33)
Latest matching meetings
Council reviews 2040 Comp Plan elements, land use changes
The Loretto City Council held a workshop to review the 2040 Comprehensive Plan process, including Metropolitan Council requirements and system statements. They discussed potential land use changes, notably the current Fire Department site at 259 N. Medina Street being considered for Mixed Use designation. No formal…
Council gives preliminary approval to 2040 Comprehensive Plan
The Planning Commission reviewed Chapters 4 (Water Resources) and 5 (Parks and Trails) of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The City Council later gave preliminary approval to the plan, which will be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review by December 31, 2019. The plan guides future decisions on land use, water…
St Albans Bay-Lake Improvement District adopts 2026 budget of $66,594
The district will consider the 2026 estimated budget totaling $66,594. The budget lists sources of funds—$42,674 from Greenwood taxes, $20,860 from Excelsior taxes, and $3,060 from grants/other. It also outlines expenses such as PLM, CLP Treatment, EWM, and office costs, leaving a remaining carryover of $23,204.
SWCD board to approve payments, reports, and recognize forest conservationist
The Cass Soil and Water Conservation District board will meet to approve the consent agenda, including minutes, payment vouchers, and several receive-and-file items for well sealing and forest stewardship plans. They will also recognize Scott and Denise Gertjejansen as the 2026 Forest Conservationist, hear reports…
Council to review roundabout, prosecution, redevelopment, water updates
The Lake Elmo City Council workshop on September 8, 2026, will receive presentations and discuss several items: intersection improvements for CSAH 10/17/CR 17B (including a roundabout layout), Lake Elmo prosecution services, Civic District redevelopment involving the former elementary school and Fury Motors, community…
Council to approve $917,809 water treatment payment, levy, and dock violation hearing
The Mound City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $917,809.83 payment for water treatment improvements and a $353,122.12 payment for street and utility work. New business includes approving a financial management plan contract, preliminary levy approval, a public lands permit for Ashland…
Cohasset Public Utilities Board meeting agenda is procedural only
The agenda for the September 8, 2026, Cohasset Public Utilities Board meeting contains only the meeting date and a reference to the agenda packet, with no listed items for discussion or decision. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.
City Council approves $1.0M in bills and awards multiple city contracts
The Little Falls City Council will meet on September 8, 2026, to approve bills totaling $1,007,838.27 and award several city contracts, including water/wastewater services, road salt, and splash pad improvements. The meeting will also consider resolutions on lodging tax amendments, surface improvements, and property…
County Board to hold public hearing on 2027 housing agency annual plan
The Blue Earth County Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2027 Public Housing Agency Annual Plan, which outlines housing programs and strategies. The board will also review drainage projects, including appointing an engineer for Judicial Ditch 20 and awarding a bid for County Ditch 51, plus…
Council to adopt 2027 preliminary tax levy and cancel debt levies
The Rogers City Council will consider adopting the 2027 proposed preliminary tax levy and canceling several debt levy requirements, among other routine items. The agenda includes consent items such as approving minutes, bills, a gambling permit, and a public hearing for delinquent utility charges. No public hearings…
Steele County board discusses 2027 budget and soil/water district
The Steele County Board is holding a budget work session to discuss the 2027 county budget. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Steele County Soil and Water Conservation District. No final decisions are expected at this work session; it is a discussion item.
Council to review tax abatement for Bigelow & Lennon
The Austin City Council is meeting to handle routine business and a few notable items. The main decision is reviewing a tax abatement application from Bigelow & Lennon, which could affect local property taxes. The council will also set public hearings for fall assessments, consider a substation project, and approve a…
Council to award sewer and valve vault project bids, discuss Sanford Center future
The Bemidji City Council will consider awarding bids for two infrastructure projects, discuss the future management of the Sanford Center, and review a financial audit. The agenda also includes a large consent agenda with claims, permits, and routine approvals. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total.
Council to discuss sewer/water rates and LRIP grant for CSAH 3
The Belle Plaine City Council will hold a work session to discuss a sewer and water rate study and a potential LRIP grant for the CSAH 3 corridor. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
County Board to consider new liquor license for The Lodge on Lake Mazaska
The Rice County Board of Commissioners will consider a new on- and off-sale liquor license, including Sunday sales, for Red Cabin LLC dba The Lodge on Lake Mazaska. The board will also act on several administrative items, including declaring a county vehicle surplus, renewing an Adobe license, approving a treatment…
Council to approve $6.7M in sewer contracts, $10M water borrowing
The Rochester City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, grants, and approvals, including two sanitary sewer contracts totaling over $6.6 million, a $10 million short-term borrowing for the Water Utility Fund, and a $3.9 million water capital budget amendment. The council will also hold…
Council to consider water conservation changes and alcohol, cannabinoid ordinances
The Coon Rapids City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on vacating a drainage and utility easement at 12547 Riverdale Blvd. NW. The council will also consider modifying water conservation measures, adopting ordinances amending alcoholic beverage and cannabinoid business regulations, and…
Commission to review RPU power supply and sustainability pilots
The Sustainability and Resiliency Commission is meeting to discuss Rochester Public Utilities' Power Supply Resource Plan and utility sustainability pilot programs, with no action required on these items. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes, public comments, and staff updates.
Council to vote on visitor center lease amendment and $1.1M in claims
The Ely City Council will meet to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and vote on several items including a lease amendment for the Ely Visitor Center and $1.1M in claims for payment. The council will also discuss budget amendments, contracts, and a resolution seeking state revenue sharing for deputy registrar…
Council to set 2027 utility rates, OK Xcel access to Hardin Park
The Long Lake City Council will consider adopting 2027 city utilities/recycling rates and authorizing negotiations for a temporary access agreement allowing Xcel Energy to use Hardin Park property for a transmission line improvement project. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, vendor claims, the LMCC 2027…
City Council to discuss 2027 budget and utility rates in work session
The Long Lake City Council will hold a work session to review preliminary budget and levy discussions for 2027, as well as potential utility rate adjustments. No formal votes are expected during this meeting, which includes a public comment period.
Council approves $493,924.38 street improvement payment and 2027 levy certificate
The City Council will approve a $493,924.38 payment for 2026 street improvements and a certificate for the proposed 2027 levy. The meeting includes decisions on two zoning variances, a technical update to the city code, and a $2,200 survey proposal for lift station easements. Routine financial reports and August…
Council to consider lead service line replacement bids and zoning variance
The Cannon Falls City Council will meet to approve the consent agenda, which includes advertising for lead service line replacement bids, a zoning variance for a property in the R-B district, and the first reading of an ordinance on architectural elements. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss labor…
Council to vote on utility rate hikes and approve $130,188.56 in vendor claims
The Greenfield City Council will hold a public hearing to amend utility rates and adopt the 2026 Fee Schedule, which includes phased increases for water and sewer services. The body will also approve vendor claims and payroll totaling $130,188.56 and review a draft request for proposals for recycling services…
Drainage boards hold closed session on construction claims
This is a special meeting where Faribault County and joint Nobles/Jackson County drainage authorities convene via video conference. The primary purpose is to receive attorney-client privileged communications regarding claims related to construction work on Judicial Ditch 9, Judicial Ditch 13, Judicial Ditch 24, and…
Council discusses 2027 budget, fair housing policy, and Gem Lake water agreement
The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop to receive information and provide guidance on the 2027 budget, fair housing policy, and a water agreement with Gem Lake. The session also covers Koehler Road landscaping and other staff items. No formal public participation is permitted during this workshop.
Council to decide on conditional use permit for Schmitty & Sons at 4000 Labore Road
The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and new business items. Key decisions include a conditional use permit for Schmitty & Sons at 4000 Labore Road, a water agreement with Gem Lake, and awarding contracts for tree planting and sewer lining. The agenda also includes routine…
RPU Board to vote on $1.2M Country Club Road water main extension
The Rochester Public Utility Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items and regular agenda items, including a $1.2 million water main extension on Country Club Road and a $3.935 million amendment to the 2026 Water Utility Capital Budget. The board will also review accounts payable totaling $17,254,878.71 and…
Council to continue Civic Campus bonding hearing, discuss budget
The Corcoran City Council will hold its regular session, including a continued public hearing on Civic Campus bonding and a preliminary budget discussion. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, a resolution for Night to Unite, and various project updates. The meeting also features a presentation for a 5-year…
Council to review 2026 legislative wins and 2027 enterprise fund budgets
The Woodbury City Council workshop will recap the city's 2026 state and federal legislative priorities, including updates from consultants on outcomes and pending federal funding requests. The council will also continue reviewing enterprise funds for the 2027 proposed budget, focusing on storm water utility rates. No…
Afton Council to weigh B&B cooking ban, agri-tourism, 2027 budget
The Afton City Council work session will discuss amending the bed and breakfast ordinance to allow cooking in guest rooms, consider new land uses for agricultural land including agri-tourism, and review the preliminary 2027 budget with a proposed tax levy increase of 6.52%. The agenda also includes a deer hunting task…
Council to review water grants and preliminary budget
The Montrose City Council is holding a workshop to receive an update from Bolton & Menk on water and wastewater grants and to discuss the preliminary budget. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to these discussion items and standard procedural actions.
EDA to decide on water/sewer lines for twin home
The Rothsay Areawide EDA is holding an emergency meeting to consider a single new business item: the expense of water and sewer lines for a twin home. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.
Watertown City Council to review 2027 preliminary budget
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2027 preliminary budget. The agenda includes a presentation of the budget document. No other substantive items are listed.
Council to authorize bidding for water and wastewater treatment facility plans
The Watertown City Council will review a facility study and authorize bidding for plans for the water treatment facility and wastewater treatment clarifier. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and a new business section featuring a guest speaker and several construction proposals. No specific…
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on zoning code updates
The Marine on St. Croix Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning code updates, including definitions and regulations for temporary storage units, solar energy systems, and other uses. They will also discuss a variance request for a garage at 420 Chestnut, community engagement for the…
Council to discuss 2027 budget, tax levy, and street projects
The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss several items, including an energy assessment for city facilities, a zoning code amendment related to cannabis sales, potential policy amendments on parking lot lighting and single-family occupancy, the 2027 budget and property tax levy…
Board to approve final $34,161.50 payment for County Ditch 56 repairs
The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners will hold acceptance hearings for completed drainage work on County Ditch 56 and County Ditch 73. The board is asked to approve the final contract price of $683,230.05 for the County Ditch 56 Branch 3 repair, releasing the remaining $34,161.50 to contractor Selly…
Council to approve park plans, drinking water group, and $5.9M disbursements
The Northfield City Council will consider approving improvement plans for Oddfellows and Sibley Swale parks, establishing a Drinking Water Quality Working Group, and a professional services contract with Merchant McIntyre. They will also discuss a Safe Streets and Roads for All planning RFP and approve routine consent…
County Board to consider airport grant, jail medical contract, and planning services
The Koochiching County Board will hold its regular meeting at the Big Falls City Community Building, with no remote access. They will consider routine approvals for claims and minutes, plus several action items including seeking proposals for contracted planning and zoning services, appointing a member to the East…