City Council Meeting, April 6, 2026
Approves Introduction of ordinance repealing THC license ordinance and call for public hearing, 7-0
What happened
The Willmar City Council conducted a largely non-land-use meeting on 2026-04-06 with no rezonings or development entitlements decided. The most consequential financial action was approving the $8,305,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2026A to Robert W.
- Jurisdiction
- Willmar, MN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 6, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 7-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 10
Robbins Island Amphitheater plans/specs and authorization to advertise for bids
Resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for the Robbins Island Amphitheater at Robbins Island Regional Park. Two grants from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission totaling $2,632,513 support the project, developed in partnership with the Willmar Rotary Club. Design by Engen Associates; 32x32 main stage and 20x20 second stage. Passed 7-0.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Willmar City Council conducted a largely non-land-use meeting on 2026-04-06 with no rezonings or development entitlements decided. The most consequential financial action was approving the $8,305,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2026A to Robert W.
Key Decisions (10)
Robbins Island Amphitheater plans/specs and authorization to advertise for bids
Award of General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2026A
City Hall elevator modernization contract award
Introduction of ordinance repealing THC license ordinance and call for public hearing
Cannabis registration application process resolution (Mary Jane's Buds withdrawal)
Low potency hemp edible retail registration for Cobra Corp
On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor License for Spurs Grill
Acknowledgment of first quarter 2026 donations
Joint work session with Municipal Utilities Commission on April 13
Kandiyohi County Economic Development Housing Study introduction
Development Activity (3)
Robbins Island Amphitheater
Other
Willmar Connect broadband network
Infrastructure
Kandiyohi County Housing Study (Vision 2040 / Viewpoint)
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Willmar and Kandiyohi County continue to face significant housing shortages…
Infrastructure
The city is investing $8.1 million in an open-access fiber…
Sentiment
The city plans to update its 1994 planning and zoning…
Commercial Demand
Cannabis retail registrations are capped at two in Willmar with…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: the mayor, 5 councilmembers, 3 staff members, the clerk, an attorney, and 5 witnesses.
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