## CITY OF SAINT PETER, MINNESOTA ## AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING Regular City Council Meeting of Monday, June 8, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. ## Community Center - Governor's Room (600 South Fifth Street) ## I.CALL TO ORDER ## II.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - p . 4-6 ## IV.PUBLIC HEARING ## A. North Fourth Street I mprovement Assessments - p. 7 ## V.VISITORS ## A. Scheduling of Visitor Comments on Agenda Items ## B. General Visitor Comments ## V ## I.APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS-p. 8-12 ## VI ## I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS ## None Scheduled ## VIII.NEW BUSINESS A. North Fourth Street Improvement (Chatham to Skaro) Assessment Approval - p. 13-16 ## B. City Assistance: Minnesota Original Music Fes tival - p. 17-23 C. City Assistance: Experience St. Peter Street Market - p. 24-28 D. New Licenses - p. 29-30 ## I ## X.REPORTS ## A. MAYOR ## B. COUNCILMEMBERS ## C. CITY ADMINISTRATOR ## X.ADJOURNMENT ## Todd Prafke ## City Administrator ## CITY OF SAINT PETER, MINNESOTA ## OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ## MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ## MAY 26, 2026 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saint Peter was conducted in the Governors’ Room of the Community Center. A quorum present, Mayor Nowell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmembers were present: Keri Johnson, Darrell Pettis, Dustin Sharstrom and Brad DeVos. The following officials w ere also present: City Administrator Todd Prafke, Assistant City Attorney Steven Winkler, Finance Director Perry Solheim, Public Works Director Pete Moulton, Community Development Director Ben Baker, Sustainability and Communications Coordinator Corree Johnson, and City Engineer Jeffrey Domras. Approval of Agenda – A motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Pettis, to approve the agenda. With all in favor, the agenda was approved. Approval of Minutes – A motion was made by Pettis, seconded by Johnson, to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2026 regular City Council meeting. With all in favor, the minutes were approved. A complete copy of the minutes of the May 11, 2026 regular City Council meeting is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Proceedings 20. Consent Agenda – In motion by Pettis, seconded by DeVos, Resolution No. 2026–98 entitled “Resolution Approving Consent Agenda”, was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2026-98 is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Resolutions 26. Memorandum of Understanding for Youth Development and Youth Service Programs with School District #508 – City Administrator Prafke reviewed the functions of the Memorandum stating it was similar to previous years. Prafke requested approval. In motion by Sharstrom, seconded by Pettis, Resolution No. 2026-99 entitled “Resolution Authorizing Execution of Youth Development Memorandum of Understanding“ was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2026-99 is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Resolutions 26. Minnesota River Valley Transit Lease Update – City Administrator Prafke shared that due to MRVT moving to the new City Hall upon completion of the project, an update to the square footage was needed for the new space. Prafke noted the price per square foot was not changing, just the size. Prafke requested approval of the modified lease. In motion by Pettis, seconded by DeVos, the Resolution No. 2026-100 entitled “Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement with Minnesota River Valley Transit (MRVT) For Use of Space at the New City Hall” was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2026-100 is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Resolutions 26. City Assistance Request: Gustavus Alumni Event – City Administrator Prafke reviewed the request from Gustavus noting it was similar to previous years’ requests and requested approval. 4 Mayor Nowell noted her employment at Gustavus but did not have any involvement in the organizing of the event. In motion by Pettis, seconded by Sharstrom, Resolution No. 2026-101 entitled “Resolution Approving City Assistance for Gustavus Adolphus Collete Alumni/Community Event” was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2026-101 is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Resolutions 26. New City Hall Change Order – City Administrator Prafke shared the four change orders related to the new City Hall project noting the contingency was overspend by approximately $6,000 including approximately $4,000 related to lightning strike damage. Prafke requested the change orders be approved. In motion by Johnson, seconded by Pettis, Resolution No. 2026-102 entitled “Resolution Approving Change Orders 1, 2, 3 and 4 for the New City Hall Project” was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2026-102 is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Resolutions 26 . Maintenance Engineer FTE Addition – City Administrator Prafke noted that the new City Hall required additional maintenance assistance and requested that the already budgeted additional FTE be approved. Prafke noted the full FTE would be split between all City buildings and not just used for City Hall. In motion by DeVos, seconded by Pettis, Resolution No. 2026-103 entitled “Resolution Providing for the Addition of One Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Custodial Position” was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2026-103 is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Resolutions 26 . Social Media & Internet Use Policy Update – Sustainability & Communications Coordinator Johnson presented an updated social media and internet use policy addressing communication processes, security standards, records retention, accessibility, and employee responsibilities. In motion by Sharstrom, seconded by Pettis, Resolution No. 2026-104 entitled “Resolution Approving Social Media and Internet Use Policy Update” was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2026-104 is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Resolutions 26. Executive Session – City Administrator Prafke requested a closed session for discussion on real estate at 1305 Old Minnesota Avenue as well as the Streets Union Contract. In motion by Johnson, seconded by Pettis, Resolution No. 2026-105 entitled “Resolution Calling for Closed Session” was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2026-105 is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Resolutions 26. The Council adjourned to closed session at 7:26 p.m. The closed session regarding 1305 Old Minnesota Avenue began at 7:27 p.m. and ended at 8:02 p.m. 5 The closed session regarding the Streets Union Contract began at 8:04 p.m. and ended at 8:08 p.m. The Council returned to open session at 8:10 p.m. Streets Union Contract – City Administrator Prafke shared the agreement was similar to previous years noting it was a two-year contract. Prafke reviewed the other changes to the contract and a requested approval of the contract. In motion by Sharstrom, seconded by Pettis, Resolution No. 2026-106 entitled “Resolution Approving Contract by and Between the City of Saint Peter and International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, AFL-CIO (Streets) for Calendar Year 2026-2027” was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2026-106 is contained in the City Administrator’s book entitled Council Resolutions 26 . ## Reports Mayor’s Report – Mayor Nowell extended thanks to the American Legion, Govenaires, local schools and City Administrator Prafke for their work for the Memorial Day program. Councilmember Reports – Councilmember DeVos recognized the remarks made by the Mayor and City Administrator Prafke at the Memorial Day program. City Administrator Reports – City Administrator Prafke had no reports. There being no further business, a motion was made by Pettis, seconded by DeVos, to adjourn. With all in favor, the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. ___________________________________ ## Shanon A. Nowell ## Mayor ## ATTEST: _________________________________ ## Todd Prafke ## City Administrator 6 ## CITY OF SAINT PETER, MINNESOTA ## PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS AND PROCEDURES Public hearings conducted at City Council meetings will include an opportunity for the general public and interested parties to hear and see all information and to ask questions, provide additional information, express support or opposition, and/or suggest modifications to the proposal. The Mayor will conduct the public hearing. He/she will explain the procedure to be followed before the hearing begins. The public will be allowed to participate and must follow the rules of conduct. Hearings are formal proceedings and will be conducted as such. While everyone will be given an opportunity to participate, comments should be germane to the topic at hand and concise. If many people share the same viewpoint, the City Council encourages the appointment of a spokesperson to avoid repetitive testimony. The public hearing will be conducted in the following manner: 1. Staff Presentation - City staff, or consultants employed by the City, will identify the issue of the hearing, explain any pertinent laws or regulations associated with the issue; and the steps being taken by the City. 2. Applicant’s Presentation - In this portion of the hearing, the applicant (if applicable) has the opportunity to present his or her case. However, no statement either for or against the proposal should be accepted at this point. 3. Public Comment – Once staff and the applicant have completed their background information, the public will be allowed to speak. All speakers in the public comment portion of the hearing will be limited to five (5) minutes. The Mayor may allow extended time at his/her discretion. All speakers will be encouraged to present factual evidence for public consideration and to refrain from broad statements without any basis of fact. Speakers may provide written materials to the Council. The Council will listen to testimony, but will refrain from engaging in discussion with the speakers. After all evidence and testimony has been received and everyone has been given an opportunity to be heard, the public hearing will be closed by the Mayor. Action on the hearing issue may or may not be scheduled for later in the meeting. If action is to be taken, the City Council will discuss the issue in open session. During the Council discussion portion of the meeting, citizens will no longer be allowed to participate. 7 ## Memorandum ## TO: Todd Prafke DATE: 6/5/2026 ## City Administrator ## FROM: Kayla Campbell ## Interim Recreation and Leisure Services Director ## RE: Seasonal Pool Staff Appointment ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION Appoint the candidates below to the seasonal positions and wages listed. ## BACKGROUND The Recreation & Leisure Services Department has opened the outdoor pool on June 5, 2026. I am seeking approval for the appointment of the following staff at the positions and wages listed to begin work in June and continue throughout the duration of the seasonal programs. All seasonal appointments have successfully passed a background check. All wages are provided according to the resolutions previously adopted by the City Council. ## Employee Name Position Wage ## Isla Gassman ## Lifeguard $16.25 ## Paige Olinger Head Guard $20.00 Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding this agenda item. ## KC/ 8 ## Memorandum ## TO: Todd Prafke DATE: 6/5/2026 ## City Administrator ## FROM: Hayden Lacher ## Community Development Specialist ## RE: New Licenses ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION Provide approval of Temporary Gambling and Temporary Liquor License. ## BACKGROUND The Knights of Columbus have submitted a Temporary Gambling License application in order to host bingo at 400 W. Union Street during the Nicollet County Fair from 8/12/2026 – 8/16/2026. The Nicollet County Agricultural Society has submitted a Temporary Liquor License application in order to sell liquor at 400 W. Union Street during the Nicollet County Fair from 8/12/2026 – 8/16/2026. Should you have any questions or concerns on these agenda items, please do not hesitate to contact me. ## HL/ 9 ## Memorandum ## TO: Todd Prafke DATE: 6/8/2026 ## City Administrator ## FROM: Hayden Lacher ## Community Development Specialist ## RE: Temporary Liquor Licenses ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION Provide approval of Temporary Liquor Licenses. ## BACKGROUND Tremendous Brewing Co. has submitted a Temporary Liquor License Application in order to sell liquor at Minnesota Square Park for multiple upcoming events. The dates of the events are 7/17/2026, 7/31/2026, 8/7/2026, and 8/21/2026. Should you have any questions or concerns on these agenda items, please do not hesitate to contact me. ## HL/ 10 ## Memorandum ## TO: Todd Prafke DATE: 6/5/2026 ## City Administrator ## FROM: Perry Solheim ## Finance Director ## RE: Disbursements ## A ## CTION/RECOMMENDATION ## For your information, review, and approval. ## BA ## CKGROUND ## I ncluded in the consent agenda is a summary of the fund expenditures for disbursements made from May 22, 2026 to June 4, 2026 (totaling $869,833.34). ## F ## UND TOTALS ## 101 GENERAL FUND $118,704.12 ## 211 LIBRARY FUND $5,505.23 ## 213 PUBLIC ACCESS $54.30 ## 217 COMMUNITY CENTER $5,690.98 ## 219 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN $23,940.00 ## 223 PUBLIC SAFETY $25,191.16 ## 310 MN SQUARE PAVILLION $750.00 ## 460 HOUSING DISTRICT #20 $360.72 ## 471 NEW CITY HALL CIP $4,098.44 ## 601 WATER $23,590.20 ## 602 WASTEWATER FUND $3,185.27 ## 603 ENVIRO SERVICES FUND $15,374.34 ## 604 ELECTRIC FUND $638,429.53 ## 606 STORMWATER FUND $1,358.25 ## 820 RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS $1,740.79 ## 830 MN RIVER VALLEY TRANSIT $1,860.01 ## GRAND TOTAL: $869,833.34 ## The C ity Council, department heads and select staff have received a list of the vendor details and amounts of these disbursements that total the amounts included in the main agenda packet. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about this agenda item. ## PS 11 ## CI ## TY OF SAINT PETER, MINNESOTA ## R ## ESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ## ST ## ATE OF MINNESOTA) ## COUNTY OF NICOLLET) ## CITY OF SAINT PETER) ## R ## ESOLUTION APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ## BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PETER, NICOLLET ## COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THAT: 1.The f ollowing employee appointments shall be made: ## Na ## me Position/Budget Wage ## Isla Gassman Lifeguard $16.25 ## Paige Olinger Head Guard $20.00 2.The f ollowing licenses and permits are approved: ## T emporary Gambling Knights of Columbus 400 W. Union St 8/12/2026 – 8/16/2026 ## T emporary Liquor Nicollet Cty Agricultural Society 400 W. Union St 8/12/2026 – 8/16/2026 ## Tremendous Brewing Co. MN Square Park 7/17/2026, 7/31/2026 8/7/2026, 8/21/2026 3.The schedule of disbursements for May 22, 2026 through June 4, 2026 are approved. ## A dopted by the City Council of the City of Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota, this 8 th day of June, 2026. ___________________________________ ## Shanon A. Nowell ## Mayor ## ATTEST: _________________________________ ## Todd Prafke ## City Administrator 12 ## Memorandum ## TO: Todd Prafke DATE: 6/5/2026 ## City Administrator ## FROM: Pete Moulton ## Director of Public Works RE: Assessments for North Fourth Street Improvements from Chatham to Skaro ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION Approve a resolution adopting assessments on the 2026 North Fourth Street Improvements from Chatham Street to Skaro Street . ## BACKGROUND Bids for the project have been received and accepted. The City’s Engineer has assembled a breakdown of improvement costs to be paid by the City of Saint Peter, and those to be assessed to benefiting property owners per Minnesota Statute (M.S.) 429. The assessments were determined according to the City’s Assessment Policy. If adopted, the assessments would be added to 2027 property taxes and paid over a term of 1-15 years depending on the assessment amount. All assessments would be amortized over the term, at an interest rate of 1% over the improvement bond rate. As required by M.S. 429, the assessment hearing has been completed and all property owners were provided with the opportunity to address the City Council on the proposed improvements and/or assessment. If the City Council chooses, they may amend the proposed assessment roll prior to adoption. Once adopted and if contested, property owners have thirty (30) days to appeal their assessment to District Court and/or request a deferral due to age, disability, or active military. The assessment hearing notice to each property owner included their assessment amount, payment options, and instructions for deferment and/or appeal. It is recommended that the City Council act on the attached resolution. By adopting the final assessment amounts, $427,650 will be assessed to property owners, of which the City is one, and $499,570 will be the responsibility of the City of Saint Peter. ## FISCAL IMPACT: Adoption of the resolution will set the amount of assessment for each property owner. Assessments can be reduced after adoption but cannot be increased. ## ALTERNATIVES/VARIATIONS: Do not act: The project will not move forward, and staff will ask the Council for further direction. Negative vote: No further work on the project will be done without additional direction from the Council. Modification of the Resolution: This is always an option of the City Council. 13 Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns on this agenda item. ## PM 14 ## CITY OF SAINT PETER, MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ## STATE OF MINNESOTA) ## COUNTY OF NICOLLET) ## CITY OF SAINT PETER) ## RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR 2026 NORTH FOURTH STREET ## IMPROVEMENTS FROM CHATHAM TO SKARO STREET WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the Council has met, heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the improvement of North Fourth Street from Chatham to Skaro Street, by construction of storm, sewer, curb & gutter, areas of sidewalk, and hard surfaced street, sanitary sewer and water main. ## NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT ## PETER, NICOLLET COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THAT: 1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of: ## Assessment ## Amount ## Assessment Term (Years) Under $500 $500 to $2,500 $2,501 to $5,000 Over $5,000 1 5 10 15 or more The first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2027, shall bear interest at the rate of 1 percent over the bond rate per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2026. To each subsequent installment, when due, shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the Finance Director, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and he/she may, at any time thereafter, pay to the Finance Director the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15, or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 15 4. The City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota, this 8 th day of June 2026. ___________________________________ ## Shanon A. Nowell ## Mayor ## ATTEST: _________________________________ ## Todd Prafke ## City Administrator 16 ## Memorandum ## TO: Honorable Mayor Nowell DATE: 6/5/2026 ## Members of the City Council ## FROM: Todd Prafke ## City Administrator ## RE: City Assistance Request: Minnesota Original Music Festival ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION Approve a request by the organizers of the Minnesota Original Music Festival for a community event being held in St. Peter July 17-19, 2026. ## BACKGROUND The free to the public event is promoted as “...a celebration of original music created by Minnesota artists...” The organizers have requested the following assistance: • Use of Minnesota Square Park from July 16-20, 2026. • Use of the stage to be attached to the Pavilion including Public Works installation of the stage. • Use of City electricity on July 16-20, 2026. • Use of picnic tables with additional tables delivered or relocated within the Park. • Use of the restroom facility including supplies and use of a key to the facility. • Vehicular access to the park. Staff recommends approval of the request contingent upon the following: • The organizers obtaining a show license. • All food vendors for the event being notified by the organizers that all applicable City, County and State permits must be obtained by no later than July 10, 2026. • Limiting vehicular access to the park to vendors on the north plaza. • Organizers providing for refuse disposal, additional restroom facilities as required and disposal of any and all waste and debris resulting from the event. • Return of the park to pre-event condition. • Prior to the event the organizers providing the City with a certificate of insurance in an amount not less than $1,500,000 per occurrence naming the City as an additional insured. • On street parking restrictions (handicap and vendor loading/unloading) as directed by the Director of Public Works and Police Chief. 17 If requested by the organizers, City staff will also provide mosquito spraying prior to the event. The organizers will be responsible for providing their own security for the event. Last year’s event went well and City staff will continue to closely monitor activities surrounding preparation for the event, activities on the day of the event including parking issues in the park and take down activities in the park to ensure compliance with the approval provided. ## FISCAL IMPACT: The expected cost for the requested assistance will be $3,000. ## ALTERNATIVES/VARIATIONS: Do Not Act: Staff will provide no assistance without additional direction from the Council which means the festival would not be allowed. Negative Vote: No City assistance will be provided without additional direction from the Council which means the festival would not be allowed. Modification of the Resolution: This is always an option of the Council. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about this agenda item. ## TP/ks 18 ## Todd Prafke, City Administrator ## City of Saint Peter ## 227 South Front Street ## Saint Peter, MN 56082 ## Todd, City Council members: In 2026 we celebrate 5 years of the MN Original Music Festival (MOMF). Since our inception in 2022 we’ve brought more than 30 unique music events to Saint Peter, promoted our community as a center of art and culture in Minnesota, and have brought hundreds of Minnesota artists to town for performances of live, original music. We are fortunate to live in a community that values music and art and appreciate the continued support of the City of Saint Peter. We cannot do our work without your support. We appreciate you. This year we are again requesting assistance for MOMF events scheduled for the weekend of July 17-19 in Saint Peter’s MN Square Park. Our planning for 2026 is well underway, having held our first event, Songwriters in the Round, at the Arts Center of Saint Peter on Thursday, May 7, with author and songwriter, Jim Walsh. Our Main Stage Concert Series will include performances by the nationally revered Minnesota songwriter, Martin Zellar, the Native Blues band, Bluedog, the up & coming Duluth band, Saltydog, award winning Blues band, (sponsored by the Saint Peter Food Co-op), Brother Jon Band, local favorites, The Quantum Mechanics & Friends, with Given Names and Fruitform rounding off the series. We will also have a slate of events on our Interactive Stage featuring events for people of all ages with puppet shows, puppet making, sing-alongs and opportunities for area musicians to sit-in with a highly regarded group of musicians, EZ Jazz, including a junior Jazz Jam for those under 18 and an additional Jam for adults. Learn more about our 2026 events: https://mnomf.org/, watch MOMF programming from previous years: https://mnomf.org/ programming/. Our partners include KMSU radio, Prairie Lakes Regional Art Council, the Mankato Area Foundation, the Saint Peter Ambassadors, the Saint Peter Tourism & Visitors Bureau, the City of Saint Peter, Patrick’s on Third, Paddlefish Brewing, Saint Peter Food Co-op, Tremendous Brewing, Average Grum Productions, the Saint Peter Govenaires, the Arts Center of Saint Peter, Pioneer Bank, South Point Credit Union and the First National Bank. MOMF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with a board of directors composed of local musicians, music educators, community business and an assortment of local, creative ## professionals, including: Board Chair, Emily Stark, Vice-Chair, Tom Heffernan, ## Treasurer, Lelia Leonhardt, Secretary, Robert Kolbe, and adjunct Board members, Michelle Roche, Cari McCarger and Cara Gorman. 19 Support, requests and other notes: A)Use of Minnesota Square Park with stage (7/16-7/19 with cleanup on 7/20). We request the City of Saint Peter donates the park, stage set-up and electricity for our annual Main Stage Concert Series (pavilion) and Interactive Stage (small pavilion-north side) for the weekend of July 17-19, 2026, including the use of park bathrooms, with a plunger and toilet paper supplies available in the supply room for the events, and that soap dispensers are filled in the bathrooms before the weekend of the Festival. We will have a Festival member pick up keys on Thursday, July 16, (including bollard key). PLEASE NOTE: We are working with the Arts Center of Saint Peter on an event planned to be held in MN Square Park the evening of Friday, July 17. The event is part of the Arts Center’s Summer Jazz Series and MOMF’s Songwriter’s Stage event. We understand that the Arts Center has the park reserved for July 17, and we are collaborating with them on this date. Also, our main MOMF events are planned for Sunday, July 19, with set up planned for Saturday, July 18. We understand there is a bicycle event on July 18 and they will be using the park as a rest stop. B. Date of Access & stage set up: Thursday, July 16, 2026. ## C. Parking Request: 20 a)A Reserved area for loading/unloading for vendors, (the area next to the bollard entryway along W. College Ave is probably sufficient), in the size of two (2) parking spaces marked with appropriate cones + signage; b)Handicap Parking: Please reserve both sides of College Avenue from 3rd Street East to Minnesota Avenue, noted with appropriate cones/signage, (east of the above- described loading/unloading zone area along W. College Ave); c)Use/control of the parking lot on the South side of the park for staging musicians and use by festival workers, including some orange cones for traffic control; ## D. Electrical Access: a)complete electrical access to park for performances and vendors. ## E. Picnic Tables: a)9 picnic tables in the pavilion. picnic tables scattered in a semi-circle about 100 feet from the pavilion along the Highway 169 side and b)8 picnic tables to the West of the Mason’s pavilion. F. Vehicles in the park. a)We will limit vehicle access to the park and seek guidance from the City as regards parking. ## H. MOMF Contacts: Eli Hoehn, director (507-351-2155); Emily Stark, board chair, (507-382-5069); Michelle Roche, workshop mgr, (507-382-0501). ## Eli Hoehn (Festival Director) (507) 351-2155 mnoriginalmusicfest@gmail.com https://mnomf.org/ 21 ## CITY OF SAINT PETER, MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ## STATE OF MINNESOTA) ## COUNTY OF NICOLLET) ## CITY OF SAINT PETER) ## RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR CITY ASSISTANCE FOR MINNESOTA ## ORIGINAL MUSIC FESTIVAL EVENT WHEREAS, a request has been submitted for City assistance for the “Minnesota Original Music Festival”; and WHEREAS, the free to the public community event will take place at various venues in St. Peter and Minnesota Square Park from July 16-20, 2026; and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the request and is recommending limited approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council has previously approved City assistance for similar community events. ## NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT ## PETER, NICOLLET COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THAT: 1. The request for City assistance for the Minnesota Original Music Festival is hereby approved as follows: • Use of Minnesota Square Park from July 16-20, 2026 with no fee. • Use of the stage to be attached to the Pavilion including Public Works installation of the stage with no fee. • Use of City electricity on July 16-20, 2026. • Use of picnic tables with additional tables delivered or relocated within the Park. • Use of the restroom facility including supplies and use of a key to the facility. • Vehicular access to the park. 2. City assistance is provided contingent upon the following conditions being met and adhered to: • The organizers obtaining a show license. • All food vendors for the event being notified by the organizers that all applicable City, County and State permits must be obtained by no later than July 10, 2026. • Limiting vehicular access to the park to vendors on the north plaza. • Organizers providing for refuse disposal, additional restroom facilities as required and disposal of any and all waste and debris resulting from the event. • Return of the park to pre-event condition. • Prior to the event the organizers providing the City with a certificate of insurance in an amount not less than $1,500,000 per occurrence naming the City as an additional insured. • On street parking restrictions (handicap and vendor loading/unloading) as directed by the Director of Public Works and Police Chief. 22 3. In addition, should the organizers request mosquito spraying prior to the event, the Public Works Department is authorized to provide spraying. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota, this 8th d ay of June, 2026. ___________________________________ ## Shanon A. Nowell ## Mayor ## ATTEST: _________________________________ ## Todd Prafke ## City Administrator 23 ## Memorandum ## TO: Honorable Mayor Nowell DATE: 6/5/2026 ## Members of the City Council ## FROM: Todd Prafke ## City Administrator RE: City Assistance Request: Street Market hosted by Experience St. Peter ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION Approve a request by Experience St. Peter, the organizers of the Street Market, for a community event being held in Saint Peter on Thursdays through the months of July, August, and September at locations on Hwy. 169 from Broadway to Nassau. ## BACKGROUND Experience St. Peter is a collaborative downtown initiative focused on increasing foot traffic, supporting local businesses, and creating engaging community events. The street market will feature local vendors offering a variety of goods in a welcoming, walkable environment. ## Dates & Times ## • Thursdays in July, August, and September • Vendor hours: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM • Main event hours: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Some vendors will be set up and open throughout the day beginning at 10:00 AM.) ## Location The organizers are requesting use of the sidewalks on both sides of Minnesota Avenue from Broadway to Nassau. They would also like to use Park Row between Timeless and the Arrow Hardware and Paint building when they have overflow vendors. The organizers would work with the Streets Department in advance to block off the block closest to Minnesota Avenue, leaving access to the public parking behind the Arrow Hardware building. ## Vendor Setup • Booth sizes: 8' x 8' and 10' x 10' • Booths will be arranged to maintain clear pedestrian pathways and access points. The organizers have requested the following assistance: • Use of the sidewalks, leaving room to meet ADA standards • Use of the Festoon electric circuit and electricity. Staff recommends approval of the request contingent upon the following: 24 • Return of the streetscape to pre-event conditions. • Prior to the event the organizers providing the City with a certificate of insurance in an amount not less than $1,500,000 per occurrence naming the City as an additional insured • Vendors may only place tents in front of collaborating businesses. The organizers will be responsible for providing their own security for the event. ## FISCAL IMPACT: The expected cost for the requested assistance will be $1,000. ## ALTERNATIVES/VARIATIONS: Do Not Act: Staff will provide no assistance without additional direction from the Council which means the Street Market would not be allowed. Negative Vote: No City assistance will be provided without additional direction from the Council which means the Street Market would not be allowed. Modification of the Resolution: This is always an option of the Council. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about this agenda item. ## TP/ks 25 ## Dear City Council Members and Todd Prafke, We are writing to request permission to utilize city sidewalks along Minnesota Avenue for our Experience St. Peter Street Market, as we have successfully done in previous years (2020–2023). ## Event Overview Experience St. Peter is a collaborative downtown initiative focused on increasing foot traffic, supporting local businesses, and creating engaging community events. The street market will feature local vendors offering a variety of goods in a welcoming, walkable environment. ## Dates & Times ## • Thursdays in July, August, and September • Vendor hours: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM • Main event hours: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Some vendors will be set up and open throughout the day beginning at 10:00 AM.) ## Location We are requesting use of the sidewalks on both sides of Minnesota Avenue from Broadway to Nassau. We also would like to use Park Row between Timeless and Arrow Hardware and paint when we have overflow vendors. We would work with the street department in advance to block off the block closest to Minnesota Avenue, leaving access to the public parking behind the Arrow Hardware building. ## Vendor Setup • Booth sizes: 8' x 8' and 10' x 10' • Booths will be arranged to maintain clear pedestrian pathways and access points. ## Event Hosts Experience St. Peter is organized by: ## • Julee Johnson, Julee’s Jewelry ## • Lisa Eide, Her Happy Place We will also have additional local businesses sponsoring and assisting with setup and coordination. ## Compliance & Insurance We will fully comply with all applicable state and local regulations, including ADA accessibility requirements and fire code standards. Ensuring safe, accessible walkways for all visitors is a top priority. 26 We also carry event insurance and can provide proof of insurance documentation as required. We appreciate your consideration and support in helping us continue to build a vibrant downtown experience. Please let us know if any additional information is needed. Warm regards, ## Lisa Eide ## Her Happy Place ## Experience St. Peter ## Julee Johnson ## Julee’s Jewelry ## Experience St. Peter 27 ## CITY OF SAINT PETER, MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ## STATE OF MINNESOTA) ## COUNTY OF NICOLLET) ## CITY OF SAINT PETER) ## RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR CITY ASSISTANCE FOR A ## STREET MARKET EVENT WHEREAS, a request has been submitted for City assistance for the “Street Market”; and WHEREAS, the free to the public community event will take place on the HWY169 sidewalk from Broadway to Nassau; and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the request and is recommending limited approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council has previously approved City assistance for similar community events. ## NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PETER, NICOLLET COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THAT: t he request for City assistance for Street Market is hereby approved as follows: 1. The event(s) allowed to take place Thursdays in July, August, and September • Vendor hours: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM • Main event hours: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Some vendors will be set up and open throughout the day beginning at 10:00 AM.) 2. Use of the sidewalks will be allowed, leaving room to meet ADA standards. 3. Use of the Festoon electric circuit and electricity is approved. 4. Organizers will return the streetscape to pre-event conditions. 5. Prior to the event the organizers providing the City with a certificate of insurance in an amount not less than $1,500,000 per occurrence naming the City as an additional insured. 6. Vendors may only place tents in front of collaborating businesses. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota, this 8th d ay of June, 2026. ___________________________________ ## Shanon A. Nowell ## Mayor ## ATTEST: _________________________________ ## Todd Prafke ## City Administrator 28 ## Memorandum ## TO: Todd Prafke DATE: 6/5/2026 ## City Administrator ## FROM: Hayden Lacher ## Community Development Specialist ## RE: New Licenses ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION Approve new Peddler/Solicitor Licenses and a Low Potency Hemp Edible License. ## BACKGROUND The following have applied for Peddler/Solicitor Licenses. Upon approval, the annual licenses will be in affect from June 9, 2026 – June 8, 2027. The six-month licenses will be in affect from June 9, 2026 – December 9, 2026. A Peddler/Solicitor License can have up to three individuals on one license. A background investigation has been completed on the individuals listed below and nothing was found that would prohibit them from obtaining a Peddler/Solicitor License. Macee Gibbs of Ecoshield Pest Solutions has applied for an annual Peddler/ Solicitor License. ## • Macee Gibbs, Chloe Creek, and Eden Phebus-Douglas Avery Dunkle of Ecoshield Pest Solutions has applied for an annual Peddler/Solicitor License. ## • Avery Dunkle, Ryne Zendzian, Victor White Zachary Bassett of Innovative Building & Design as applied for a six-month Peddler/Solicitor ## License • Zachary Bassett was the only applicant. Kaspar Suvaorg of Southwestern Advantage has applied for a six-month Peddler/Solicitor License. • Kaspar Suvaorg was the only applicant. Erickson’s Diversified dba as The Market Wine & Spirits has submitted a registration to sell Low Potency Hemp Edible products at 502 South Minnesota Avenue. Appropriate documentation and application information has been submitted. This location meets all aspects of the approved ordinance. The applicant is up to date on tax and utility payments. Should you have any questions or concerns on this agenda item, please do not hesitate to contact me. ## HL/ 29 ## CITY OF SAINT PETER, MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ## STATE OF MINNESOTA) ## COUNTY OF NICOLLET) ## CITY OF SAINT PETER) ## RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW LICENSES ## BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PETER, NICOLLET COUNTY, MINNESOTA, That the following license application be approved subject to compliance with all requirements of the City Code and payment of the licensing fee: ## Peddler/ Solicitor License Innovative Building & Design 6/9/2026 – 12/9/2026 Southwestern Advantage 6/9/2026 – 12/9/2026 Ecoshield Pest Solutions 6/9/2026 – 6/8/2027 ## Low Potency Hemp Edible The Market Wine & Spirits 6/9/2026 – 5/29/2027 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota, this 8th day of June, 2026. ___________________________ ## Shanon A. Nowell ## Mayor ## ATTEST: ____________________________________ ## Todd Prafke ## City Administrator 30