City Council Meeting, September 8, 2026
Approves Reclassify Environmental Compliance Manager and add Environmental Compliance Technician (Wastewater), 6-1
What happened
This was primarily a public-works and administrative meeting for the City of Willmar with no rezonings or private development entitlements. The most consequential land-use action was ordering the 2027 street and utility improvement projects (16th Street SW reconstruction, mill/ov…
- Jurisdiction
- Willmar, MN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- September 8, 2026
- Decisions
- 22 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 6-1
Free sample: decision 1 of 22
Order 2027 Street and Other Improvements; approve plans and specifications
After a public hearing, council adopted the resolution ordering the 2027 street and other improvements (16th Street SW reconstruction, mill/overlay in various areas, and stormwater capital improvements near Voss Park and First Street/Ella Avenue) and approving preparation of plans and specs. Total project costs approx: 16th St $3.18M, mill/overlay $2.3M, stormwater ~$987,000. Approx 81 properties affected by assessments. Corner-lot assessment policy (since ~2022) applies to both sides. Statute required a four-fifths supermajority (7 votes). Roll call 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
This was primarily a public-works and administrative meeting for the City of Willmar with no rezonings or private development entitlements. The most consequential land-use action was ordering the 2027 street and utility improvement projects (16th Street SW reconstruction, mill/ov…
Key Decisions (22)
Order 2027 Street and Other Improvements; approve plans and specifications
Preliminary budget for 16th Street Reconstruction Project
Preliminary budget for 2027 mill and overlay project
Preliminary budget for stormwater capital improvements project
Resolution of intent to reimburse for 2027 improvement project costs
Adopt preliminary 2027 budget and tax levy; set truth-in-taxation hearing
Adopt proposed 2027 KCED budget
Public Works Garage Roof Project Change Order No. 1
Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
Accept Downtown Sanitary Sewer I&I Assessment Report
Land Acquisition Agreement with MnDOT (County Road 55 stormwater outlet)
Cooperative Construction Agreement with MnDOT for grading and drainage improvements
Award 2027 Improvement Project Design and Construction Engineering Services to Bolton & Menk
Motion to table reclassified job description and additional wastewater position
Reclassify Environmental Compliance Manager and add Environmental Compliance Technician (Wastewater)
Roaring 20s LLC on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses
Set special assessment hearing for unpaid weeds and grass mowing charges
Set special assessment hearing for unpaid fire alarm system charges
Set special assessment hearing for unpaid snow/ice removal charges
Out-of-class pay for Operations Director Kyle Box
City Administrator Appointment and Employment Agreement (Kyle Box)
Schedule joint work session with Willmar Municipal Utilities Commission
Development Activity (4)
2027 Street and Utility Improvement Projects (16th Street SW reconstruction, mill/overlay, stormwater)
Infrastructure
Downtown Sanitary Sewer I&I Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Program
Infrastructure
MnDOT County Road 55 Stormwater Tile Line and Outlet to Hawk Creek
Infrastructure
Roaring 20s LLC restaurant/bar (former Jimmy P's)
Commercial
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
Willmar is committing roughly $6.5M in 2027 street/utility work plus…
Sentiment
Council is pushing toward a flat tax rate for 2027,…
Commercial Demand
KCED plans a one-time land sale near Ridgewater College (~$50,000)…
Infrastructure
Upcoming Missouri River power-contract negotiations (joint council/MUC work session Oct…
Who Spoke (19)
On the record: 2 mayors, 4 councilmembers, 5 staff members, the clerk, an attorney, and 3 members of the public.
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