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AGENDA Mankato City Council Regular Meeting January 12, 2026 - 6 p.m. Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center (Banquet Hall West) |
1.
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Reading of Land Acknowledgement
Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting of December 8, 2025
4.
Appearances, Recognition, and Proclamations
Presentation of Citizen Life Saving Award to Jeremy Hanel.
5.
Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)
The public may address the Council on any topic, with the condition that they may not speak on the same item later in the meeting. Speakers are encouraged to register with the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting, and are limited to three minutes.
The public may address the Council on any topic, with the condition that they may not speak on the same item later in the meeting. Speakers are encouraged to register with the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting, and are limited to three minutes.
6.
Consent Calendar
NOTE: All items listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a Council Member wishes to discuss any of these items, they may ask that the item be removed from the Consent Calendar. Removed item(s) will be discussed and acted upon by separate motion.
A.
Motion approving 2026 City Council committee assignments.
B.
Resolutions establishing regular times and locations of Council Meetings, and designating the official newspaper of the City of Mankato.
C.
Resolution approving application to conduct off-site gambling on February 13, 2026, for Community Charities of Minnesota at Kato Ballroom, 200 Chestnut Street.
D.
Resolution adopting negotiated changes to the Teamsters 320 (Public Works Operations) Contract for 2026-2027.
E.
Resolution adopting negotiated changes to the Teamsters 320 (Public Works Utilities) Contract for 2026-2027.
F.
Motion authorizing Request for Qualifications, approving the Selection Committee, and authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk for Capital Improvement Project 11212; the Vetter Stone Amphitheater Improvements.
G.
Resolution declaring surplus property and authorizing the City Manager to execute a donation to the All Seasons Arena Joint Powers Board.
H.
Motion approving a License to Encroach for 307 Mound Avenue.
I.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an updated agreement with Lime Township for Planning Services.
J.
Resolution authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals and approving the Selection Committee for the Airport Tower Construction Manager at Risk.
K.
Resolution amending the 2026 Fee Schedule related to the Airport.
L.
Resolution to apply through the 2026 Airport Terminal Program (ATP) for Airport Tower Construction Funds.
M.
Resolution approving the 2026 Transit Asset Management Plan.
N.
Resolution authorizing the adoption of the Transit Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.
O.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of a mobile command center and allocation of Public Safety Aid funds for purchase, refurbishment, and upgrades.
P.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amended agreement with Affordable Towing for Vehicle Towing Services.
Q.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Blue Earth County (BEC) for Detox Transportation Services.
R.
Resolution approving an addendum to the agreement for services beteween the City of Mankato and Mankato Area Public Schools for School Resource Officer (SRO) Services.
S.
Report on project and Change Order 3 for Capital Improvement Project 10990; 2023 Sidewalks Project.
T.
Report on project, Contract Amendment and Change Order 4 for Capital Improvement Project 11188; Bassett Drive Extension (BCA) Project.
U.
Resolution approving the temporary construction easement for Phase I of the Trunk Highway 169 Project.
V.
Motion approving Change Order No. 2 to the 2024 Tree Trimming and Removal Contract.
W.
Resolution adopting the Minnesota River - Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan.
X.
Resolution accepting the Source Water Protection Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Y.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with HRGreen to provide professional engineering services for a 2026 Reverse Osmosis Project.
Z.
Resolution receiving feasibility report, ordering improvement, preparation of plans and specifications, and ordering advertisement for bids for Capital Improvement Project 11207; Hiniker Pond Park Parking Lot.
AA.
Set January 26, 2026, as the date of public hearing to review an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of Mankato City Code related to the adoption of an ordinance addressing requests for reasonable accommodations.
BB.
Resolutions ordering preparation of a feasibility report and setting February 9, 2026, as the date of public hearing for Capital Improvement Project 11141; Third Avenue (CSAH 5).
CC.
Resolutions ordering preparation of a feasibility report and setting February 9, 2026, as the date of public hearing for Capital Improvement Project 11214; Range Street.
DD.
Set February 9, 2026, as the date of public hearing to review a variance from Chapter 10, Article VIII, Division 1, Sec.10-1059 of the Mankato City Code to increase the number of units in a building from 4 to 5 in the Shoreland District (Lots 17-22 Block 5 Groh Farm Subdivision); by request of KJ2 Properties.
EE.
Set February 9, 2026, as the date of public hearing to review a variance request from Chapter 10, Article VII, Division 3, Sec.10-1005 of the Mankato City Code to decrease the transitional yard setback from thirty (30) feet to six (6) feet in the M-1, Light Industrial, zoning district (120 Pine Street and 1700 3rd Avenue); by request of Ron Goodrich.
FF.
Set February 9, 2026, as the date of public hearing to review a variance from Chapter 10, Article X, Division 2, Sec.10-1500 (e) of the Mankato City Code to reduce the required setback from a wetland from 16.5 feet to 5 feet for the purpose of constructing a sidewalk (905 South Victory Drive); by request of APX.
GG.
Set February 9, 2026, as the date of public hearing to review an amendment to Chapter 10-1246 of Mankato City Code related to floodplain ordinance maps and adoption dates.
7.
Public Hearings
A.
Public Improvement Hearing and Resolution receiving feasibility report, ordering improvements, preparation of plans and specifications, and ordering advertisement of bids for Capital Improvement Project 11206; Hiniker Parkway.
8.
Reports and Miscellaneous Business
View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with Work Session to follow)
Work Session, February 2, 2026, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room
Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with EDA to follow if needed)
View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with Work Session to follow)
Work Session, February 2, 2026, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room
Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with EDA to follow if needed)
9.
Adjournment