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AGENDA Mankato City Council Regular Meeting April 13, 2026 - 6 p.m. IGC - Council Chambers |
1.
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 23, 2026
4.
Appearances, Recognition, and Proclamations
Presentation of Ambassador Award to the Mankato East Gymnastics Team.
Presentation of Life Saving Awards.
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 Proclamation designating April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day and May as Arbor Month in the City of Mankato.
B.
Motion approving On-sale Intoxicating, Sunday, and Non-enclosed Premise (patio) Liquor License renewals for Los Dos Primos Corp DBA Los Dos Primos effective May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.
C.
Motion approving the Preliminary Plat review of Snell Addition (1900 and 1990 Madison Avenue); by request of Snell Real Estate, LLC.
D.
Motion approving the Preliminary Plat review of Quarry View Addition (Lots 1-6, Block 24, Germania Park Addition; Lots 1-8, Block 8 & Lots 1-2, Block 9, Columbia Park Addition); by request of Brett Skilbred.
E.
Resolution extending a Planned Unit Development for River Bluff Cottages for the construction of 20 single-family dwellings; by request of River Bluff Cottages, LLC.
F.
Resolution accepting and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Redevelopment Grant Agreement for 602-634 South Front Street and 112 West Liberty Street (Front Street Plaza).
G.
Report on project and motion approving Change Orders 50 - 56 for Capital Improvement Project 20170; Tourtellotte Park Pool Improvements.
H.
Report on project and Change Orders 3, 4, 10 and 11 for Capital Improvement Project 10884; Kern Bridge.
I.
Resolution considering bids on Capital Improvement Project 11206, 11207, and 11214; Hiniker Parkway, Hiniker Pond Park Parking Lot, and Range Street.
J.
Resolution considering bids on Capital Improvement Project 11192; Belleview Avenue, Jayro Court and Riverview Street Improvements.
K.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Construction Agreement with Blue Earth County for the construction of the Capital Improvement Project 11141; 3rd Avenue (CSAH 5).
L.
Resolution accepting Minnesota Department of Transportation 2025 Local Road Improvement Program Funding for Capital Improvement Project 11121; Long Street and Emerson Lane.
M.
Resolution considering bids for Capital Improvement Project 11144; Intergovernmental Center Rooftop Unit Replacement.
N.
Resolution adopting the Mankato Outdoor Recreation Advertising Plan and amending the 2026 Fee Schedule to reflect new fees re advertising.
O.
Resolution to Request Bids for Replacement of Airport Snow Removal Truck and Plow Unit #91.
P.
Resolution to Request Bids for Airport Taxiway A/D/E Reconstruction and Enhanced Taxiway Markings.
Q.
Resolution amending the 2026 Fee Schedule related to the Airport.
R.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from the Friends and Family of the Mankato Police Explorer Unit Program Post #243.
S.
Resolution setting the date of sale of the General Obligation Improvement and Utility Bonds, Series 2026A, in the approximate amount of $14,620,000.
7.
Planning Commission
A.
Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a mixed-use development and for a Certificate of Design Compliance to allow a new structure in the Downtown Gateway Overlay District (properties located in the 600 Block (even) of South Front Street); by request of Front Street Plaza, LLC.
8.
Public Hearings
A.
Ordinance amending Mankato City Code Chapter 17, Sec. 17-181(e) related to Services to consumers outside the city.
9.
Council Business
A.
Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance continuing to clarify requirements for Law Enforcement Agencies and Officers within the City.
B.
Resolution authorizing submission for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), and motion approving the Joint Agreement between the City of Mankato and Blue Earth County to share the JAG Program Award.
10.
Reports and Miscellaneous Business
View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with Work Session to follow in Minnesota River Room)
Work Session, May 4, 2026, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room
View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with Work Session to follow in Minnesota River Room)
Work Session, May 4, 2026, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room
11.
Adjournment