City Council November 17 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025
Public comments regarding tax and fee increases
Vacation of public easements for Central Water Treatment Plant
Ordinance amendment for church uses in agricultural districts
Removal of delinquent penalties and tree removal assessments
Certification of delinquent utility bills for tax assessment
Votes (5)
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Council Member Pembo · Seconded by Council Member House
Vacate certain easements recorded in doc 498261, 35533, 542694
Moved by Council Member Pembo · Seconded by Council Member House
Adopt ordinance amendment for church uses in AG district
Moved by Council Member Pembo · Seconded by Council Member House
Remove delinquent tree removal penalties for four properties
Moved by Council Member Lifel · Seconded by Council Member Verichoff
Authorize certification of delinquent utilities $501 or higher
Moved by Council Member Lifel · Seconded by Council Member Pembo
Notable Quotes (2)
I've heard some people say with the increases that they don't feel like they can afford to live here.
We rewrote that ordinance back in 2020 to say we're not looking to shutting off water. We're trying to handle it administratively.
People (3)
Submitted a petition to pause city fee and tax increases.
Presented on public easements and agricultural zoning ordinances.
Managed delinquent utility and tree removal assessment reporting.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (11)
- November 3rd workshop/meeting
- October 27th Planning Commission meeting
- October 13th planning committee meeting
- November 18th, 5-7 p.m., MnDOT highway project overview
- November 20th, Walden development update
- November 27th, Gobblegate
- November 29th, Small Business Saturday/Holiday Hoopla
- November 18th, 7 p.m., Heritage Preservation Commission
- November 20th, 6:30 p.m., Public Safety Advisory Commission
- November 24th, 7 p.m., Finance Committee and Planning Commission
- December 1st, 7 p.m., City Council Truth and Taxation hearing
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Permits churches within agricultural districts via special use permit.
Removes administrative penalties and tree charges for sold properties.