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AGENDA Mankato City Council Regular Meeting July 27, 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 July 13, 2026
4.
Appearances, Recognition, and Proclamations
Recognition of employees who have reached a milestone of 20 or more years of service with the City of Mankato.
City of Mankato 2025 Financial Review and Audit.
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 September 2026, as Celebrate Recovery Month in the City of Mankato.
B.
Motion approving the donation of one punch pass for Tourtellotte Pool to Cornerstone Lutheran School.
C.
Resolution approving application to conduct off-site gambling on October 22, 2026, for Mankato Area Hockey Association (MAHA) at Sky One Eleven Event Space, 111 South 2nd Street, 7th Floor.
D.
Resolution approving application to conduct off-site gambling on October 8, 2026, for Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association (MAYBA) at Loose Moose Saloon and Conference Center, 119 South Front Street.
E.
Resolution appointing Prosecuting Attorney and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement for Legal Services.
F.
Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute First Amendment to Development Agreement (Axis).
G.
Resolution authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota State University Mankato for 2026-2027 Transit Services.
H.
Resolution to accept State Funds for the Airport Entrance Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
I.
Resolution awarding Nielsen Blacktopping and Concrete Inc. as the contractor for the 2026 Bus Stop Improvement Construction Project.
J.
Resolution to accept MnDOT funding for the Airport Clear Zone Acquisition Plan.
K.
Resolution authorizing the use of City funds to replace private Lead and Galvanized service lines.
L.
Resolutions considering bids on Capital Improvement Project 11200; Land of Memories Park; Accepting the DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant and also Authorizing City Manager to Direct Purchase Play System/Surfacing.
M.
Resolution accepting feasibility report, ordering plans and authorizing bids for Capital Improvement Project 11213; Lead Service Line Replacement Project - Phase 1.
N.
Set August 24, 2026, as date of public hearing for Capital Improvement Project 11189; TH 169 Revitalization Project.
O.
Set August 10, 2026, as the date of public hearing for a variance from Chapter 10, Article II, Division 3, Sec.10-97 of the Mankato City Code to decrease the front yard setback from 30 feet to 0 feet in the R-1, One-Family Dwelling District, to allow for the construction of an accessory structure (405 Ridgewood Street); by request of Brian and Tricia Sarff.
P.
Set August 10, 2026, as the date of public hearing for a variance from Chapter 10, Article V, Division 6, Sec. 10-584 of the Mankato City Code to decrease the front yard setback from the code required 15 feet to 12 feet and to decrease the corner side yard from the code required 7 feet, 6 inches to 0 feet in the B-1, Community Business District, to allow for an updated façade with new finishes and a new exit door and related foundation (1028 North Riverfront Drive); by request of Dustin Lee.
Q.
Set August 24, 2026, as date of public hearing for Capital Improvement Project 11121; Long Street and Emerson Lane.
7.
Council Business
A.
Resolution approving the Minnesota River-Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan Joint Powers Collaborative Agreement.
8.
Reports and Miscellaneous Business
View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with EDA and/or Work Session to follow)
Regular Council Meeting, August 24, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with Work Session to follow)
View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with EDA and/or Work Session to follow)
Regular Council Meeting, August 24, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with Work Session to follow)
9.
Adjournment