I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Recognition of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Utilities Department for Receiving Operational Excellence Recognition from the State of Minnesota. IV. PUBLIC FORUM V. CONSENT AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Approve Minutes of the October 26, 2026 Regular Council Meeting B. Approve Minutes of the October 26, 2026 Work Session C. License & Permits D. Resolution Approving Lawful Gambling Permit – AL Amateur Hockey Association VI. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Ordinance 26-159 Repealing and Replacing in Its Entirety Chapter 40, Article II. Lodging Tax (2nd Reading) B. Resolution Permitting Publication of Ordinance Summary – 26-159 – Chapter 40, Article II. Lodging Tax VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearing and Resolution Regarding Proposed Property Tax Abatement and Business Subsidy for D&S Holdings of Albert Lea B. Public Hearing and Resolution Adopting Final Assessments for Delinquent Water/Sewer Accounts and Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable C. Public Hearing and Resolution Adopting Assessments for the Valley Avenue & Marshall Street Reconstruction Project (Job 2517) D. Public Hearing and Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Project (Job 2601) E. Public Hearing and Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2026 State Aid Street Overlay Project (Job 2602) F. Public Hearing and Resolution Adopting Assessments for St. Mary Avenue & 14th Street Reconstruction Project (Job 2603) H. Resolution Accepting Feasibility and Calling Public Hearing for the CSAH 20 & Plaza Street Sewer & Water Extension and Sidewalk Installation Project (Job 2703) I. Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Four 2027 CIP Police Squad Vehicles J. Resolution Approving Variance from Shoreland Development Standards for 821 Lakeview Blvd. IX. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS X. CITY MANAGER REPORT XI. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS A. Resolution Approving Claims (1). Presentation of Claims Over $25,000 XII. ADJOURNMENT Disclaimer: This agenda has been prepared to provide information regarding an upcoming meeting of the City Council of the City of Albert Lea. This document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change.