March 9, 2026 City Council Meeting
Solar array installation at new city hall
Gorman Park phase two bid acceptance
Lead service line replacement program
Central Business District (CBD) renovation enhancement loan for Azure Sky/River Rock Coffee
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Votes (6)
Approval of agenda
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Approval of minutes
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Approve the resolution for consent agenda
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Award bid for Gorman Park phase two to Peber companies
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Approve resolution for lead service line replacement engineering
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Approve CBD renovation loan for Azure Sky/River Rock Coffee
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Notable Quotes (2)
I was hoping that it wouldn't be large ugly panels on gravel pits.
We believe that there's an opportunity to enhance the project's environmental and community benefits at very little if any additional cost.
People (4)
Bill HortonResidentSt. Peter resident, 1513 Riverview Road. Concerned about aesthetics of new solar panels.
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St. Peter resident, 1513 Riverview Road. Concerned about aesthetics of new solar panels.
“I was hoping that it wouldn't be large ugly panels on gravel pits.”
Regarding the new solar array installation.
Cody WybergResidentResident of 101 Cook Street; representing environmental groups and churches.
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Resident of 101 Cook Street; representing environmental groups and churches.
“We believe that there's an opportunity to enhance the project's environmental and community benefits at very little if any additional cost.”
Advocating for native pollinator plantings around the solar array.
Faith WicklandResidentResident of 814 Riverview Road; advocate for pollinator-friendly solar projects.
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Resident of 814 Riverview Road; advocate for pollinator-friendly solar projects.
“This is not a fringe idea. It's it's happening big time.”
Regarding the use of native vegetation in solar projects.
Harriet MasonResidentResident, 905 South Fifth; knowledgeable about native prairie restoration.
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Resident, 905 South Fifth; knowledgeable about native prairie restoration.
“It would be advantageous I think if you worked with the college and at least tried to get the same kind from the same source.”
Suggesting local seed source coordination for pollinator plantings.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, March 9th, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Awarding bid for Gorman Park splash pad (Phase 2) to Peber companies.
Authorizing Bolton and Mink to provide engineering services for lead service line replacement.
Approving a $25,000 renovation loan for Azure Sky/River Rock Coffee at 301 South Minnesota Avenue.