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AustinMN averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $193,110 +4.2% yr/yr · +30.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Jason Baskin — Councilmember
- Oballa Oballa — Councilmember
- Steve King — Mayor
- Laura Helle — Councilmember
- Mike Postma — Councilmember
- Paul Fischer — Councilmember
- Rebecca Waller — Councilmember
Municipal budget
Total revenue$112.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$117.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$11.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$18.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,496 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025104 housing units ($15.1M)
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:30
Special
Council to discuss 2027 budget at work session
The Austin City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole work session following a council meeting. The primary item is a discussion of the 2027 budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion item only.
- 2027 Budget Discussion
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500 4th Avenue NE, Austin
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Following the Council Meeting:
1.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Roll Call
3.
2027 Budget Discussion
4.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:00
Special
Council to decide fate of dangerous dog at appeal hearing
The Austin City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to hold a dangerous animal appeal hearing. The agenda includes discussion and a final determination on a dangerous dog designation. No other business is listed.
- Dangerous dog appeal hearing
- Discussion of dangerous dog case
- Determination on dangerous dog designation
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500 4th Avenue NE, Austin
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AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DANGEROUS ANIMAL APPEAL HEARING
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
4.
Dangerous Dog Discussion
5.
Dangerous Dog Determination
6.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to award demolition bids for two buildings, approve KSMQ lease
The Austin City Council will vote on awarding demolition bids for buildings at 210 4th St NE & 500 Oakland Ave East and 104 3rd Ave SE. They will also consider approving a lease/use agreement assignment for KSMQ's headquarters, grant Hormel Foundation request rankings, and accept donations. The consent agenda includes licenses, event permits, financial claims, and an appointment to the Human Rights Commission. A public hearing is not listed; the meeting includes recognitions for police captain retirement and pinning of a new captain.
- Award demolition bid for 210 4th St NE & 500 Oakland Ave East
- Award demolition bid for 104 3rd Ave SE
- Approve lease/use agreement assignment for KSMQ's Headquarters
- Approve Hormel Foundation grant request rankings
- Accept donations to the City of Austin
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City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1.
Adoption of Agenda
2.
Approving minutes from August 3, 2026
3.
*Consent Agenda
Licenses
Exempt Gambling (Raffle): Austin Morning Lions on October 30, 2026
Tobacco: Jason's Marketplace Foods, Austin, MN
Sign Installer: Vector Sign Solutions, Lake Elmo, MN
Right of Way: Bottem Landscaping LLC, Forest Lake, MN
Mobile Business: T-Rex Inferno, Hayward, WI
Events
2026 Minnesota Cycling Association Mountain Bike Race on August 21, 22 & 23, 2026
Austin ArtWorks Festival on August 28, 29 & 30, 2026
Karen Wrist Tie Ceremony on August 29 & 30, 2026
Anywaa Culture Day (Festival) on September 5, 2026
Dine Out Downtown on September 17, 2026
Austin's 4th Annual Walk for Recovery on September 19, 2026
Community Rainbow Run on September 20, 2026
Downtown Trick or Treating on October 31, 2026
Financial Reports
Claims Report July 28, 2026 through August 13, 2026
Appointments
Morgan Converse to the Human Rights Commission - term expiring December 31, 2028
4.
Recognitions and Awards
City Council
August 17, 2026
2
a.
Retirement of Captain Todd Clennon
b.
Pinning of the new Police Captain, Dustin Wollenburg
Public Hearings
Bids & Awards
5.
Building Demolition, 210 4th St NE & 500 Oakland Ave East
a.
Resolution — Awarding bid for demolition
6.
Building Demolition, 104 3rd Ave SE
a.
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
General
Council reviews Whitewater on the Cedar design and 2027 budget
The Austin City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Whitewater on the Cedar project, including its design and costs, and to begin discussions on the 2027 budget. The agenda also includes an administrative report and open discussion. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Whitewater on the Cedar project design and cost presentation
- 2027 budget discussion
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500 4th Avenue NE, Austin
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Following the Council Meeting:
1.
Whitewater on the Cedar Project
a.
Presentation on the design and project costs
2.
2027 Budget
a.
Budget Discussion
3.
Administrative Report
4.
Open Discussion
5.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to review 2027 budget and Hormel Foundation grant
The Austin City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2027 budget and review a grant from the Hormel Foundation. The meeting will also include administrative updates on the city administrator candidate review process.
- Hormel Foundation Grant Review
- 2027 Budget Discussion
- City Administrator Candidate Review and Interview Process
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City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Following the Council Meeting:
1. Hormel Foundation Grant Review
2. 2027 Budget
a. Budget Discussion
3. Administrative Report
a. City Administrator Candidate Review and Interview Process
4. Open Discussion
5. Adjournment
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to approve routine items, labor agreements, and bid rejections
The Austin, MN City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from July 20, and handle routine items like financial reports and licenses. They will also vote on resolutions including rejecting bids for a wastewater treatment plant project, awarding an asbestos removal bid, approving a labor agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, and granting a change order for Murphy Creek Meadows.
- Rejecting bids for WWTP EQ/Digester Cover No 2, Recoating Project
- Awarding bid for asbestos removal at 210 4th St NE & 500 Oakland Ave East ($ amount not specified)
- Approving 2026-2028 Labor Agreement with International Association of Firefighters
- Approving ICM Agreement with Envision Cold (formerly Mn Freezer Warehouse)
- Approving Change Order No. 1 for Murphy Creek Meadows
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City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1. Adoption of Agenda
2. Approving minutes from July 20, 2026
3. *Consent Agenda
a. Financial Reports
Claims Report: July 15, 2026 through July 28, 2026
b. Licenses
Tobacco: Buy the Way Food Mart-1, Austin, MN
Gas Station: Buy the Way Food Mart-1, Austin, MN
Tree Service: Hamberg Outdoor, LLC, Albert Lea, MN
Mobile: Brick Oven Bus, LLC., Eagan, MN
Mobile: Sunny's Ice Cream & Mexican Food, Austin, MN
Mobile: Divine Swine Catering, Lakeville, MN
c. Events
High Water on August 20, 2026
Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026
4. Recognitions and Awards
5. Presentations
a. Coalition for Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Representative Lily Sacay
Public Hearings
Bids & Awards
6. WWTP EQ/Digester Cover No 2, Recoating Project
City Council
August 3, 2026
2
a. Resolution — Rejecting bids for EQ/Digester Cover No 2, Recoating Project
7. Flood Hazard Mitigation, Asbestos Abatement, 210 4th St NE & 500 Oakland Ave East
a. Resolution — Awarding bid for asbestos removal at 210 4th St NE & 500
Oakland Ave East
Petitions and Requests
8. Exempt Non-Union Healthcare Savings Plan (HCSP) Participation Amendment
a. Resolution — Approving an exempt non-union healthcare savings plan (HCSP)
participation amendment
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 16:30
General
Port Authority to award Walker Building roof replacement bid
The Port Authority will review unaudited financial statements and approve claims for payment from January through June 2026. The body is scheduled to award a bid for the replacement of the Walker Building roof.
- Approval of Claims Report for Payment - January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
- Awarding bid for the replacement of the Walker Building roof
- Review of June 30, 2026 Unaudited Financial Statements
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City Hall Council Chambers, Austin
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AGENDA
PORT AUTHORITY MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
4:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting
3. Approval of Claims
a. Approval of Claims Report for Payment - January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
4. Review of Unaudited Financial Statements
a. Review of June 30, 2026 Unaudited Financial Statements
5. Walker Building Roofing Bids
a. Awarding bid for the replacement of the Walker Building roof
6. Executive Director Report
7. Any Other Business
8. Adjournment
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to award bid for 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
The Austin City Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding the bid for the 2026 sanitary sewer lining project. It will also vote on two housing tax abatement applications for duplexes in the Murphy Creek Meadows subdivision, approve upgrades to the City Hall security system, and approve an agreement for a School Resource Officer. Additional items grant the Planning and Zoning Department authority to contract removal of junk vehicles at two specified properties.
- Approve housing tax abatement for duplexes at Lot 7, Block 1 and Lot 8, Block 1, Murphy Creek Meadows (PIN 34.466.0070 and 34.466.0080)
- Award bid for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
- Approve City Hall security system upgrades
- Approve agreement for a School Resource Officer
- Grant Planning and Zoning Department power to contract junk vehicle removal at 607 6th St NW and 711 12th Ave SW
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✓ Decided: City Council awards $1.4M sanitary sewer lining project
The City Council approved a contract for sewer lining in the southwest area and granted two housing tax abatements for a duplex project. The council also authorized security upgrades for City Hall and an agreement for the School Resource Officer.
- Awarded $1,443,068.29 sanitary sewer lining contract to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC (6-0)
- Approved housing tax abatement for duplex at PIN 34.466.0070 (6-0)
- Approved housing tax abatement for duplex at PIN 34.466.0080 (6-0)
- Approved City Hall security system upgrades (6-0)
- Approved 2026-2027 School Resource Officer agreement (6-0)
- Approved updates to the Data Practices Policy (6-0)
- Approved extension of conditional purchase agreement with Austin Utilities (6-0)
- Authorized junk vehicle removal at 607 6th St NW and 711 12th Ave SW
City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1. Adoption of Agenda
2. Approving minutes from July 06, 2026
3. *Consent Agenda
a. License
Tree Removal: Sanchez Rental, Austin MN
b. Financial Reports
2026 1st and 2nd Quarter Investment Overview
Claims Report: July 1, 2026 through July 15, 2026
Monthly Financial Report: April 2026
Monthly Financial Report: May 2026
4. Recognitions and Awards
a. Recognizing Firefighters Kunze, Wyse, Hatten, and Caruso
5. Presentation
a. Introduction of the Executive Director of the Parenting Resource Center (PRC)
Crystal Vandevender
b. STARS Mentoring Program Benefit Presentation by Watsana Thiravong
Public Hearings
6. Reviewing tax abatement applications from HRA Austin
City Council
July 20, 2026
2
a. Resolution — Approving a Housing Tax Abatement application from the HRA of
Austin for a duplex dwelling located at Lot 7, Block 1,
Murphy Creek Meadows Subdivision, Austin, MN (PIN 34.466.0070)
b. Resolution — Approving a Housing Tax Abatement application from the HRA of
Austin for a duplex dwelling located at Lot 8, Block 1,
Murphy Creek Meadows Subdivision, Austin, MN (PIN 34.466.0080)
Bids & Awards
7. 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
a. Resolution — Awarding Bid for Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
Petitions and Requests
8. Approving City Hall Security System Upgrades
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Steve King, Council Member-At-Large Jeff Austin,
Council Member Jason Baskin, Council Member Rebecca
Waller, Council Member Mike Postma, Council Member
Laura Helle, Council Member Paul Fischer
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Council Member Oballa Oballa
MEMBERS LATE/EXITING:
STAFF PRESENT:
Interim City Administrator Dave Unmacht, Police Chief
Michael Hartman, Public Works Director Steven Lang,
Library Director Julie Clinefelter, Park, Recreation and
Forestry Director Jason Sehon, City Attorney Craig Byram,
Human Resources Director Tricia Wiechmann, Finance
Director Emily Burns and City Clerk Brianne Wolf
APPEARING IN PERSON:
Austin Daily Herald, Staff from the Austin Police and Fire
Departments, Members of the Community, STARS
Mentoring Program representatives Watsana Thiravong,
Alani Thiravong, and Taylor McCullough
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1.
Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Council Member Fischer, seconded by Council Member Waller, approving the
agenda. Carried.
2.
Approving minutes from July 06, 2026
Moved by Council Member Fischer, seconded by Council Member Postma, approving Council
minutes from July 6, 2026. Carried.
3.
*Consent Agenda
Moved by Council Member Fischer, seconded by Council Member Baskin, approving the
consent agenda. Carried.
a.
License
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council will discuss code of conduct and administrative matters
The council will hold a work session to discuss the city’s code of conduct. An administrative report will be presented. The meeting will include an open discussion before adjournment.
- Code of Conduct discussion
- Administrative Report
- Open Discussion
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✓ Decided: City Council agrees to review and update its code of conduct
The Council discussed updating its existing code of conduct to establish clearer expectations for elected officials and staff. Members agreed to use a subcommittee for the review process. The Finance Director also provided an update on the city's audit preparation.
- Agreed to review and update the City Council code of conduct
- Decided to use a subcommittee to conduct the code of conduct review
- Adjourned meeting to August 3, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Following the Council Meeting:
1. Code of Conduct
a. Code of Conduct Discussion
2. Administrative Report
3. Open Discussion
4. Adjournment
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MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Steve King, Council Member-At-Large Jeff Austin,
Council Member Rebecca Waller, Council Member Jason
Baskin, Council Member Mike Postma, Council Member
Laura Helle, Council Member Paul Fischer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Oballa Oballa
MEMBERS LATE/EXITING:
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Administrator Dave Unmacht, Police Chief
Michael Hartman, Interim Fire Chief Troy Tigner, Public
Works Director Steven Lang, Planning and Zoning Director
Holly Wallace, Library Director Julie Clinefelter, Park,
Recreation and Forestry Director Jason Sehon, Human
Resources Director Tricia Wiechmann, Finance Director
Emily Burns and City Clerk Brianne Wolf
APPEARING IN PERSON: Austin Daily Herald
1. Code of Conduct
a. Code of Conduct Discussion
Interim City Administartor Dave Unmacht stated the discussion would build upon information
presented in the 2025 organizational study. He noted approximately eight months had passed
since the study was presented, and he had only been back with the City for one month.
Therefore, he could not account for any related actions that may have occurred during the
preceding seven months.
Mr. Unmacht explained that the City Council already has a code of conduct available on the
City’s website. The existing document reflects prior time and effort by the Council; however, it
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to consider 2026–2028 Law Enforcement labor agreement
The City Council will vote on a new labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services and a revised salary range for the City Administrator. The body is also reviewing city code amendments regarding dangerous dog appeals, special assessments, and brewer liquor licenses.
- 2026–2028 Labor Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services
- Revised 2026 salary range for the City Administrator position
- City Code amendments for dangerous dog appeals, special assessments, and brewer liquor licenses
- Legacy Grant Application for Jay C. Hormel Nature Center environmental education programs
- Vehicle removal contracts for 1718 3rd St NE, 705 14th Ave SW, and 610 4th St NW
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✓ Decided: City Council approves new law enforcement labor agreement
The City Council approved a 2026-2028 labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services and updated the City Code regarding dangerous dog appeals and brewer liquor licenses. Council also authorized the removal of junk vehicles from three specific properties and approved a grant application for the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.
- Approved 2026-2028 labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services (7-0)
- Approved revised 2026 salary range for City Administrator (7-0)
- Amended City Code Section 10.10 regarding dangerous dog appeal deposits (7-0)
- Amended and renumbered City Code Section 2.71 regarding special assessments (7-0)
- Amended City Code Chapter 5 to update brewer liquor license language (7-0)
- Approved grant application for Jay C. Hormel Nature Center (7-0)
- Authorized junk vehicle removal at 1718 3rd St NE, 705 14th Ave SW, and 610 4th St NW
- Approved appointment of Aaron Stewart to Police Civil Service Commission
City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1. Adoption of Agenda
2. Approving minutes from June 15, 2026
3. *Consent Agenda
a. Licenses
Mobile: Asian Lotus, Austin, MN
Temporary Liquor: Gravity Storm on August 29 & 30, 2026
b. Events
High Water on July 16, 2026
c. Financial Reports
Pre-List of Bills
d. Appointments
Aaron Stewart to the Police Civil Service Commission — expiring December 31,
2027
4. Recognitions and Awards
a. Dave McKichan Retirement
b. Step Up Award
c. New Officer Introductions
d. New Library Staff Introduction
Public Hearings
Bids & Awards
City Council
July 6, 2026
2
Petitions and Requests
5. Approving a 2026 – 2028 Labor Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement with the Law
Enforcement Labor Services
a. Resolution — Approving a 2026-2028 labor agreement with LELS
6. Approval of Revised 2026 Salary Range for the City Administrator Position
a. Resolution - Approving the revised 2026 salary range for the City Administrator
7. Requesting approval to amend section 10.10 of the City Code - clarifying the procedure for
a dangerous dog appeal
a. For the preparation of the ordinance
b. For the adoption of the ordinance
8. Requesting approval to amend section 2.71 of the City Code for special assessments and
renumbering of the City Code
a. For the preparation of the ordinance
b. For the adoption of the ordinance
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Steve King, Council Member-At-Large Jeff Austin,
Council Member Jason Baskin, Council Member Rebecca
Waller, Council Member Mike Postma, Council Member
Laura Helle, Council Member Oballa Oballa, Council
Member Paul Fischer
MEMBERS ABSENT:
MEMBERS LATE/EXITING:
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Administrator Dave Unmacht, Police Chief
Michael Hartman, Interim Fire Chief Troy Tigner, Public
Works Director Steven Lang, Planning and Zoning Director
Holly Wallace, Library Director Julie Clinefelter, Park,
Recreation and Forestry Director Jason Sehon, City
Attorney Craig Byram, Human Resources Director Tricia
Wiechmann, Finance Director Emily Burns and City Clerk
Brianne Wolf
APPEARING IN PERSON: Austin Daily Herald, Staff from the Police Department,
Members of the Community
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor King called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor King introduced the new Interim City Administrator Dave Unmacht.
1. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Council Member Fischer, seconded by Council Member Oballa, approving the
agenda. Carried.
2. Approving minutes from June 15, 2026
Moved by Council Member Postma, seconded by Council Member Fischer, approving Council
minutes from June 15, 2026 and minutes from the Dangerous Animal Hearing on June 15, 2026.
Carried.
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council to review 2027 budget timeline and discuss city hall security upgrades
The Austin City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including proposed security upgrades for City Hall (cameras, panic buttons, and security system), a presentation on Opportunity Zones, and a review of the draft timeline for the 2027 budget. No formal votes are expected; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of City Hall security upgrades: cameras, panic buttons, and security system
- Opportunity Zones presentation by Holly Wallace
- Review of draft 2027 budget timeline
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✓ Decided: City Hall security upgrades moved to July Council meeting for approval
The City Council moved a proposal for City Hall security equipment and monitoring to the July 20, 2026, meeting. The council also received updates on Opportunity Zones, the 2027 budget timeline, and the City Administrator recruitment process.
- Moved City Hall security upgrade proposal to July 20, 2026, Council meeting (Carried)
City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Following the Council Meeting:
1. City Hall Security Upgrades - Brianne Wolf
a. Cameras, Panic Buttons, and Security System for City Hall Discussion
2. Opportunity Zones Presentation - Holly Wallace
a. Opportunity Zones
3. 2027 Budget Review
a. Draft Budget Timeline
4. Administrative Report
5. Open Discussion
6. Adjournment
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MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Steve King, Council Member-At-Large Jeff Austin,
Council Member Rebecca Waller, Council Member Jason
Baskin, Council Member Mike Postma, Council Member
Laura Helle, Council Member Oballa Oballa, Council
Member Paul Fischer
MEMBERS ABSENT:
MEMBERS LATE/EXITING:
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Administrator Dave Unmacht, Police Chief
Michael Hartman, Interim Fire Chief Troy Tigner, Public
Works Director Steven Lang, Planning and Zoning Director
Holly Wallace, Library Director Julie Clinefelter, Park,
Recreation and Forestry Director Jason Sehon, Human
Resources Director Tricia Wiechmann, Finance Director
Emily Burns and City Clerk Brianne Wolf
APPEARING IN PERSON: Austin Daily Herald
1. City Hall Security Upgrades - Brianne Wolf
City Clerk Brianne Wolf stated she collaborated with IT to obtain a quote from Custom Alarm
for the installation of an alarm monitoring system, security cameras on the lower level of City
Hall, and panic buttons. Custom Alarm has provided a quote of $3,947.66 for the security
upgrade. This includes the installation of an alarm panel, two motion detectors, three cameras for
the lower level of City Hall, and four panic buttons. There will also be a monthly fee of $27.00,
which gives City Staff an app to arm and disarm the system remotely, check its status, manage
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to review WWTP expansion and blower updates
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project. The meeting includes an update on the activated sludge blower.
- WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project update
- Activated Sludge Blower update
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City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Following the Council Meeting:
1. WWTP Project
a. WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project, Activated Sludge Blower Update
2. Open Discussion
3. Adjournment
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
500 4th Avenue NE, Austin
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to consider bids for asbestos removal and street striping
The City Council will review bids for hazardous housing asbestos removal and the 2026 street striping project. The body will also consider a change order for the WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project and an agreement for an interim city administrator.
- Asbestos abatement bid for 104 3rd Avenue SE
- 2026 Street Striping Project bid award
- WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project Change Order 012
- Independent Contractor Agreement with Dave Unmacht for Interim City Administrator
- Final Plat acceptance for I-90 Business Park
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✓ Decided: Austin City Council approves interim administrator and various city contracts
The City Council approved Dave Unmacht as Interim City Administrator and several construction bids. The council also voted to decline a contract for audit assistance in favor of temporary assistance from Tom Dankert.
- Approved asbestos abatement bid for 104 3rd Avenue SE to JMax Specialty Contracting (5-0)
- Awarded 2026 street striping contract to Sir Lines-a-Lot (5-0)
- Approved WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project Change Order #12 (5-0)
- Approved Dave Unmacht as Interim City Administrator at $175.00 per hour (5-0)
- Accepted final plat for I-90 Business Park (5-0)
- Declined independent contractor agreement with Bradley Carlton for audit assistance (4-1)
- Approved temporary assistance from Tom Dankert for the 2025 financial audit (4-1)
- Approved safety and security improvements for City Hall and Council Chambers (5-0)
City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1. Adoption of Agenda
2. Approving minutes from June 1, 2026
3. *Consent Agenda
a. Licenses
Tree Service: Koehler's Yard Service, Austin, MN
Mobile: Essential Foods, Joplin, MO
Low Potency Hemp Edible Registration: Cheers Vape, Austin, MN
Low Potency Hemp Edible Registration: Bell Liquor, Austin, MN
b. Events
%k Fun Run and Walk on June 26, 2026
We the People on June 27, 2026
Darren Dash on July 3rd, 2026
c. Financial Reports
Pre-list of Bills
4. Recognitions and Awards
5. Proclamation
a. Parks and Recreation Month
6. Presentation
a. Discover Austin - Nancy Schnable
Public Hearings
City Council
June 15, 2026
2
Bids & Awards
7. Hazardous Housing Asbestos Removal - 104 3rd Avenue SE
a. Resolution — Awarding Bid for Asbestos Abatement
8. 2026 Street Striping Project
a. Resolution — Awarding Bid for Pavement Striping
Petitions and Requests
9. WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project, Change Order 012
a. Resolution — Approving Change Order No. 12
10. Interim City Administrator Agreement
a. Resolution — Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Dave
Unmacht
11. I-90 Business Park Plat
a. Resolution — Accepting Final Plat for I-90 Business Park
12. Audit Assistance Services Contractor Agreement
a. Resolution - Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Bradley
Carlton
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Steve King, Council Member-At-Large Jeff Austin,
Council Member Rebecca Waller, Council Member Mike
Postma, Council Member Laura Helle, Council Member
Paul Fischer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Jason Baskin, Council Member Oballa
Oballa
MEMBERS LATE/EXITING:
STAFF PRESENT: Captain Todd Clennon, Interim Fire Chief Troy Tigner,
Public Works Director Steven Lang, Planning and Zoning
Director Holly Wallace, Library Director Julie Clinefelter,
Park, Recreation and Forestry Director Jason Sehon, City
Attorney Craig Byram, Human Resources Director Tricia
Wiechmann, Finance Director Emily Burns and City Clerk
Brianne Wolf
APPEARING IN PERSON: Austin Daily Herald, Discover Austin Representative Nancy
Schnable
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor King called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
1. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Council Member Helle, seconded by Council Member Waller, approving the agenda.
Carried.
2. Approving minutes from June 1, 2026
Moved by Council Member Fischer, seconded by Council Member Waller, approving Council
minutes from June 1, 2026. Carried.
3. *Consent Agenda
Moved by Council Member Fischer, seconded by Council Member Helle, approving the consent
agenda. Carried.
a. Licenses
Tree Service: Koehler's Yard Service, Austin, MN
Mobile: Essential Foods, Joplin, MO
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 14:30
Special
Council to discuss city administrator recruitment and interim position
The Austin City Council Committee of the Whole will hear a briefing on the city administrator recruitment process and discuss the interim city administrator position. The meeting also includes an open discussion period. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Briefing on city administrator recruitment process
- Discussion of interim city administrator position
- Open discussion period
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Austin Public Library, Austin
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AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
2:30 PM
AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY - LARGE MEETING ROOM
1. City Administrator Discussion
a. City Administrator Recruitment Process Briefing
2. Interim City Administrator Discussion
a. Interim City Administrator Position
3. Open Discussion
4. Adjournment
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 12:30
Special
Port Authority to consider land sale and I-90 Business Park plans
The Port Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of land parcel 34.521.0100. Members will also review plat, drainage, and roadway plans for the I-90 Business Park and discuss roofing costs for the Walker Building.
- Public hearing on the sale of land parcel 34.521.0100
- I-90 Business Park plat approval
- I-90 Business Park drainage plan and roadway schematic
- Walker Building roofing timeline and cost estimate
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City Hall Council Chambers, Austin
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AGENDA
PORT AUTHORITY MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
12:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the May 13, 2026 meeting
a. May 13, 2026 Port Authority Minutes
3. Public Hearing to consider request regarding the sale of a parcel of land (34.521.0100)
a. Sale of Property at 34.521.0100
4. I-90 Business Park Plat Approval
a. Plat
b. Drainage Plan
c. Roadway Schematic
5. Walker Building Update
a. Roofing Timeline and Cost Estimate
6. Any Other Business
7. Adjournment
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to discuss water treatment and drainage feasibility studies
The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to review a feasibility study for the Ellis Ditch and 6th Avenue SE, a change order for the WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project, and an administrative report.
- Feasibility Study: Ellis Ditch & 6th Avenue SE
- WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project, Change Order #12
- Administrative Report
- Open Discussion
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500 4th Avenue NE, Austin
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Following the Council Meeting:
1. Ellis Ditch & 6th Avenue SE Feasibility Study - Steven Lang
a. Ellis Ditch & 6th Ave SE Feasibility Study
2. WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project - Steven Lang
a. WWTP Expansion & Phosphorus Reduction Project, Change Order #12
3. Administrative Report
4. Open Discussion
5. Adjournment
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 16:30
City Council
500 4th Avenue NE, Austin
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to vote on adopting the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
The City Council will consider the adoption of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and an amendment to City Code Chapter 11. The body will also review engineering services for the Central Garage roof and the Ellis Ditch Climate Resiliency Study.
- Adoption of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
- Ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 11
- Engineering services with WHKS for Central Garage Roof Replacement
- Engineering services with WHKS for Ellis Ditch Climate Resiliency Study
- Contract for removal of junk/illegally stored vehicles at 607 6th Street NW
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✓ Decided: Council adopted ordinance amendment allowing twin homes in R‑1 and R‑2 zones
The council approved several key actions, including a unanimous amendment to City Code Chapter 11 permitting twin homes in R‑1 and R‑2 residential districts and the adoption of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. It also approved engineering contracts for the Ellis Ditch Climate Resiliency Study and the Central Garage roof replacement, and granted the Planning and Zoning Department authority to remove junk vehicles at 607 6th Street NW.
- Adopted ordinance amendment allowing twin homes in R‑1 and R‑2 districts (6‑0)
- Adopted 2045 Comprehensive Plan (6‑0)
- Approved engineering services with WHKS for Ellis Ditch Climate Resiliency Study (6‑0)
- Approved engineering services with WHKS for Central Garage roof replacement (6‑0)
- Granted Planning and Zoning Department power to contract removal of junk vehicles at 607 6th Street NW (carried)
- Approved consent agenda items including licenses and event permits (carried)
- Adopted agenda (carried)
- Approved minutes from May 18 2026 (carried)
City Hall Council Chambers , Austin
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1. Adoption of Agenda
2. Approving minutes from May 18, 2026
3. *Consent Agenda
a. Licenses
Tree Service: Adam B. Meyer Construction Co. LLC, Austin, MN
Tree Service: Yoder Industries LLC, Waltham, MN
Right of Way: Arkouda Industries Inc., Blooming Prairie, MN
Right of Way: Midwest Liquidation LLC, Grand Meadow, MN
Tobacco: Cheers Vape, Austin, MN
Mobile: I Heart Cookies, Wichita, KS
Mobile: The Snack Box, Delano, MN
b. Event Permits
Wednesday Night Car Cruise In from June 3, 2026 to September 30, 2026
High Water on June 18, 2026
River Rats Car Show from August 14 to August 16, 2026
c. Pre-List of Bills
4. Recognitions and Awards
a. New Firefighter Introduction — Matthew Hatten
5. Presentation
a. Representative Patricia Mueller
Public Hearings
City Council
June 1, 2026
2
Bids & Awards
Petitions and Requests
6. Requesting approval of an ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 11
a. For preparation of the ordinance
b. For adoption of the ordinance
7. Adoption of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
a. Resolution — Adopting the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
8. Granting the Planning and Zoning Department the power to contract for the removal of junk
and/or illegally stored vehicles at the following location: 607 6th Street NW, Nguyen
Property
9. Approving an Ellis Ditch Climate Resiliency Study
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Steve King, Council Member-At-Large Jeff Austin,
Council Member Rebecca Waller, Council Member Mike
Postma, Council Member Laura Helle, Council Member
Oballa Oballa, Council Member Paul Fischer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Jason Baskin
MEMBERS LATE/EXITING:
STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator Craig Clark, Interim Police Chief
Michael Hartman, Interim Fire Chief Troy Tigner, Public
Works Director Steven Lang, Planning and Zoning Director
Holly Wallace, Library Director Julie Clinefelter, Park,
Recreation and Forestry Director Jason Sehon, City
Attorney Craig Byram, Human Resources Director Tricia
Wiechmann, Finance Director Emily Burns and City Clerk
Brianne Wolf
APPEARING IN PERSON: Austin Daily Herald, Representative Patricia Mueller,
Members of the Community, Firefighters from the Austin
Fire Department
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor King called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
1. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Council Member Fischer, seconded by Council Member Waller, approving the
agenda. Carried.
2. Approving minutes from May 18, 2026
Moved by Council Member Fischer, seconded by Council Member Postma, approving Council
minutes from May 18, 2026. Carried.
3. *Consent Agenda
Moved by Council Member Helle, seconded by Council Member Fischer, approving the consent
agenda. Carried.
a. Licenses
Tr …
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to discuss Comprehensive Plan 2045
The City Council is holding a work session to review a presentation by Holly Wallace regarding the Comprehensive Plan 2045. The meeting also includes an administrative report and a period for open discussion.
- Presentation and discussion of Comprehensive Plan 2045
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City Hall Council Chambers, Austin
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Following the Council Meeting:
1. Comprehensive Plan 2045
Holly Wallace presenting Comprehensive Plan 2045
a. Comprehensive Plan discussion
2. Administrative Report
3. Open Discussion
4. Adjournment
Mon May 18, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to review tax abatement application from New Horizon
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a tax abatement for New Horizon. The body will also review construction agreements, grants for flood and stormwater management, and a multi-year base pay structure.
- Public hearing and resolution for New Horizon tax abatement
- MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement
- DNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant
- MPCA Grant for Stormwater Resilience and WHKS agreement
- Approval of 2026, 2027, and 2028 Base Pay Structure (BPS)
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City Hall Council Chambers, Austin
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1. Approving minutes from May 04, 2026
2. *Consent Agenda
a. Licenses
Mobile: Right of Way, H&M Underground Solutions, Austin, MN
Mobile: First Alliance Credit Union, Rochester, MN
Mobile: The Sugar Shack, Albert Lea, MN
b. Event Permits
4th Avenue Fest on June 3, 2026
Freedom Fest 2026 on July 3-5, 2026
More Than Pink/Beyond Blue 5k on July 30, 2026
c. Credit Card Transactions: 1st Quarter 2026
d. Financial Reports: 1st Quarter 2026
e. Claims Report: May 1, 2026 through May 14, 2026
3. Proclamations
a. Public Works Proclamation
b. Buddy Poppy Proclamation
Public Hearings
4. Reviewing a tax abatement application from New Horizon
a. Resolution - Approving the Tax Abatement
City Council
May 18, 2026
2
Bids & Awards
PETITIONS AND REQUESTS
5. MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement
a. Resolution - Approving MnDOT Construction Agreement
6. Sale of City Equipment
7. DNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant
a. Resolution - Accepting a Grant from the MN DNR
8. MPCA Grant for Stormwater Resilience
a. Resolution - Approving WHKS agreement
9. Request for Variance
10. Fence Appeal Request
11. CivicPlus Process Automation and Digital Services Add-On Approval Request
a. Resolution - Approving the CivicPlus PADS Add-On
12. 2026, 2027 and 2028 Base Pay Structure (BPS) Approval
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.1M | ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN HOME, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES |
| $986,267 | ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN HOME, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES |
| $465,443 | ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN HOME, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: COMMUNITY NURSING HOME FY24 |
| $417,755 | ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN HOME, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: COMMUNITY NURSING HOME FY23 |
| $25,748 | MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA RE Department of Justice · MEDICAL SERVICES PURCHASE ORDER FOR MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OWATONNA |
| $14,030 | MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA RE Department of Justice · MEDICAL SERVICES FOR INMATES AT FCI WASECA FOR SEPTEMBER FY25 AT MAYO |
| $13,953 | MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA RE Department of Justice · MEDICAL SERVICES PURCHASE ORDER FOR MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OWATONNA |
| $12,698 | MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA RE Department of Justice · MEDICAL SERVICES PURCHASE ORDER FOR MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OWATONNA |
| $11,099 | MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA RE Department of Justice · MEDICAL SERVICES PURCHASE ORDER FOR MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OWATONNA |
| $11,015 | MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA RE Department of Justice · MEDICAL SERVICES PURCHASE ORDER FOR MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OWATONNA |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Mower County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2022)
Business establishments800 (13,890 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,033/mo (628 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.0% (low numeracy 29% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$112.6M
Annual budget
$18.7M
Debt outstanding
104
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$112.6M
Spending$117.9M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$18.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.17×
Debt-load index45 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.