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AGENDA Mankato City Council Regular Meeting August 10, 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 27, 2026
Emergency Meeting of July 30, 2026
4.
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.
5.
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 August 21, 2026, as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness and Prevention Day in the City of Mankato.
B.
Motion approving Proclamation designating August 31, 2026, as International Overdose Awareness Day in the City of Mankato.
C.
Resolution adopting negotiated changes to the 2027-2028 LELS (Police Officer) Labor Agreement.
D.
Resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award.
E.
Resolutions approving the Final Plat of Mankato Clinic Fifth Addition, amending the Planned Unit Development to allow for a structure expansion, and for a Certificate of Design Compliance for a property located in the Highway Gateway Overlay District (1411 Premier Drive); by request of the Mankato Surgery Center.
F.
Resolution approving a Certificate of Design Compliance for a new, approximately 9,360 square foot structure to be located in the Highway Gateway Overlay District (184 Saint Andrews Drive); by request of Kohlmeyer Hagen Law.
G.
Set August 24, 2026, as the date of the public hearing for an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property at 116 E. Walnut Street.
H.
Resolution amending the Manual of Assessments Standards for the City of Mankato regarding homestead properties and benefit appraisals.
I.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intent to Cost Participate Agreement with Blue Earth County for the development and design of Industrial Road and Lime Valley Road (CSAH 26) from the Union Pacific railroad tracks to North Riverfront Drive.
J.
Resolution considering bids on Capital Improvement Project 11159; Fire Station #3 HVAC and Restroom Remodel.
K.
Set September 28, 2026, as date of public hearing for Capital Improvement Project 11189; TH 169 Revitalization Project.
L.
Resolution receiving feasibility report, ordering improvement, preparation of plans and specifications, and ordering advertisement for bids for Capital Improvement Project 11231; Tourtellotte Pickleball Court Reconstruction project.
M.
Resolution considering bids on Capital Improvement Project 11236; 2026 Rosewood Pond Outlet Improvements.
N.
Resolution ordering preparation of feasibility report for Capital Improvement Project 11215; Union Pacific Railroad and Sibley Parkway.
O.
Motion to release the Request for Proposals for the 2028 Transit Development Plan.
P.
Resolution to apply for additional awarded Airport Traffic Control Tower Construction Funds under the Federal Contract Tower Program.
6.
Planning Commission
A.
Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a play café in the CBD-F, Central Business District Fringe (321 North Riverfront Drive); by request of Samantha Grems.
7.
Public Hearings
A.
Resolution approving 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; and motion approving a license to encroach (405 Ridgewood Street); by request of Brian and Tricia Sarff.
B.
Resolution approving 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.
8.
Council Business
A.
Resolution regarding City Policies on Immigration Enforcement.
B.
Resolution ordering the abatement of hazardous structure and conditions, code violations and public nuisances at 312 Hubbell Avenue in the City of Mankato.
9.
Reports and Miscellaneous Business
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Regular Council Meeting, August 24, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with Work Session to follow)
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with EDA and/or Work Session to follow)
View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar
Regular Council Meeting, August 24, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with Work Session to follow)
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers (with EDA and/or Work Session to follow)
10.
Adjournment