Jackson, MN

City Council

The Jackson City Council will hold a one-hour work session on September 1, 2026, to discuss the 2027 preliminary budget. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or decisions.

• Discussion of the 2027 Preliminary Budget

Airport Commission

Utilities Commission

City Council

This is a work session, not a voting meeting. The council will discuss a City Council Code of Conduct Policy, the creation of an Ambulance Services Taxing District, and how the "Other Business" section is handled on regular meeting agendas. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discuss City Council Code of Conduct Policy
• Discuss Ambulance Services Taxing District
• Discuss "Other Business" section on regular City Council meeting agenda

City Council

The Jackson City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with items like the DNR agreement for Benes Park Boat Launch and a food truck permit renewal. The council will also hear from the school superintendent about an upcoming referendum, though no action is scheduled on it.

• DNR Agreement for Benes Park Boat Launch
• Renewal of Food Truck/Peddler's Permit for Chick-Fil-A Ear of Corn of Rochester, Minnesota
• Waiver of Ashley Park Large Shelter House rental fee for Jackson Cruisin' Club Car Show on September 12, 2026
• Jackson County Central School Superintendent to speak on upcoming school referendum

City Council

The Jackson City Council will discuss declaring a community festival for the Jackson Days Street Dance on August 21, 2026, and review a pay application for Jackson Street and Utility Improvements. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving a transient merchant license and a request to park a suicide prevention trailer. The meeting is largely procedural with a few discussion items.

• Consideration to declare a Community Festival for Jackson Days Street Dance on Friday, August 21, 2026
• Review of pay application for Jackson Street and Utility Improvements by HDR Engineering
• Approve Pedder/Transient Merchants License for John Wolfe to provide pest control services
• Approve request from Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services to park Out of the Darkness trailer by the Water Plant from August 19 to September 26 for suicide prevention walk
• Dumont Shelter House Bids to be discussed

The Jackson City Council approved a consent agenda and several routine items: declaring a Community Festival for the Jackson Days Street Dance on August 21, approving street closures for the Sanford Tri For Health on August 7, approving a $165,744.23 pay application for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvements, and approving a low bid from Carl Edlin for water and sewer installation at the Dumont Park Shelter House. The meeting also included an open forum where Dan Swoboda announced his mayoral candidacy and a discussion about the Dumont Shelter project's justification. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Declared Community Festival for Jackson Days Street Dance on Aug 21 (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Sanford Tri For Health on Aug 7 (unanimous)
• Approved $165,744.23 pay application to Svoboda Excavating for street/utility project (unanimous)
• Approved low bid from Carl Edlin for water/sewer lines at Dumont Park Shelter House (unanimous)

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission voted unanimously to raise the city's wastewater ordinance limits for BOD to 200 and TSS to 250, and to implement a TKN limit of 30. They also reached consensus to adopt the wastewater fee schedule used by Brookings, South Dakota, for industrial users exceeding those limits. The changes aim to address overages from the Hy-Line Hatchery and update the city's ordinance.

• Approved raising wastewater limits to BOD 200, TSS 250, and TKN 30 (unanimous)
• Consensus to adopt Brookings, SD wastewater fee schedule for industrial overages
• Approved minutes from June 29, 2026 meeting
• Adjourned at 5:06 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Jackson City Council will meet to discuss and vote on consent agenda items, including a recommendation to enter into a contract with Roadway Asset Services for a 10-year Pavement Management Plan. The council will also review mid-year budget reports for various funds and discuss bids for the Dumont Park Shelter. The agenda includes several informational reports and routine approvals.

• Street Committee recommendation to contract with Roadway Asset Services (RAS) for a 10-year Pavement Management Plan
• Mid-year budget reviews for General Fund, Water Fund, Electric Fund, and other funds (see attached PDFs)
• Discussion of bids for the Dumont Park Shelter
• Approval of minutes from July 7 City Council, July 13 Street Committee, Park Board, and Trail Committee meetings
• Consent agenda includes liquor store analysis, economic development update, and public works project report

The City Council unanimously directed city staff and the City Attorney to create a policy for censuring council members. This policy would establish procedures and potential penalties for council members whose actions are deemed not in the best interests of the city.

• Approved City Council agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved directive for City Staff to develop a Censureship Policy pertaining to City Councilmembers (unanimous)

Street Committee

The Street Committee unanimously recommended that the City Council select and contract with RAS (Roadway Asset Services) to complete a Pavement Management Plan, estimated to cost about $50,000. The recommendation was based on RAS's higher-quality results, including a more adaptable BOSS system and permanent data access, compared to IMS. The committee also received updates on various street projects, including sealcoating, the 2026 street project, and the Industrial Parkway Trail.

• Recommended RAS for Pavement Management Plan (unanimous)
• Noted sealcoating scheduled to start August 17
• Reported 2026 Street Project started July 13
• Discussed Industrial Parkway Trail awaiting engineer approval
• Discussed Coast to Coast parking lot design and cost estimate
• Discussed Albertus Field Dike dirt movement for flood control
• Noted MnDOT Highway 71 project pushed to 2029

City Council

The Jackson City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda of routine business, including financial reports, minutes, and personnel contracts. The body will also vote to appoint election judges for the upcoming August 11th Primary Election and consider a quote for a new shelter house at Dumont Park.

• Approve 2026 and 2027 Public Works and Utilities Department Employee Contract Agreement
• Approve quote for Dumont Park Shelter House Project
• Resolution No. 21-0726 - Appointing Election Judges for August 11, 2026 Primary Election
• Approve City Cannabis and Hemp Retail Permit for Luverne Brew Partners LLC
• Approve waiving water hook-up fee for Lucas Beseke on Moore Street

The Jackson City Council unanimously approved bids for the Dumont Park Shelter project: $30,414 for masonry to D & M Masonry, $11,550 for electrical to M & H Electric, and $17,940 for plumbing to Countryside Plumbing. The council also heard an informational update on the Berkner property abatement but took no action. Fort Belmont representatives presented an annual report and update on projects and visitor numbers.

• Approved $30,414 masonry bid to D & M Masonry for Dumont Park Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $11,550 electrical bid to M & H Electric for Dumont Park Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $17,940 plumbing bid to Countryside Plumbing for Dumont Park Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)

Utilities Commission

The Commission decided that water resale agreements, including those for Crystal Valley, Culligan, and Sunshine Foods, will be reviewed every five years or upon change of business ownership. The proposed policy will be referred to the City Attorney for review. The meeting also included reports on electric infrastructure and sewer compliance issues with Hy-Line Hatchery.

• Approved April 27, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Determined water resale agreements will be reviewed every five years
• Determined water resale agreements will be reviewed if business ownership changes

City Council

The Jackson City Council will consider several routine consent agenda items, including two zoning variances, a peddler's license renewal, and a fee waiver for a nonprofit picnic. Discussion items include an update on the Sheldon Jackson Outreach Center, a request for a door-to-door peddler's permit from an Estonian student, and a property at 618 Morrison Avenue. The council will also approve a bill list and other administrative matters.

• Variance for Ann Thompson to build garage 20 feet from street right-of-way at 312 State Street
• Variance for Tamara Erickson to concrete existing gravel driveway at 701 Sixth Street
• Discussion on peddler's permit for Marleen Must from Estonia to sell educational products door-to-door
• Request to approve hiring of an EMT and two apprentice positions for the Ambulance Department
• Request to waive Shelter House fee at Ashley Park for a nonprofit picnic hosted by Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

The Jackson City Council voted to issue an order declaring the property at 618 Morrison Avenue a public nuisance and health and safety hazard, following an Abatement Committee recommendation. The order gives the owner 20 days to clean up or file an answer; if not, the City may seek a court order to enter the property and remove items, with costs becoming a special assessment. The vote was 4-0 with one abstention. The Council also approved a peddler's permit for Marleen Must and heard updates on the Sheldon Jackson Outreach Center.

• Approved the City Council agenda as presented.
• Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
• Approved a peddler's permit for Marleen Must to sell educational products door to door in Jackson.
• Issued an order declaring the property at 618 Morrison Avenue a public nuisance and health and safety hazard (4-0, one abstention).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m.

Planning Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approving two variances: one for Ann Thompson to build a garage 20 feet from the street right-of-way (10-foot variance) at 312 State Street, and one for Tamara Erickson to concrete her gravel driveway up to the north property line at 701 Sixth Street. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final approval. The commission also received information about a potential future rezoning of Economic Development Authority property on Prospect Lane from Service Business to General Industrial, but took no action.

• Approved minutes from December 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Thompson variance for 20-foot setback at 312 State Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Erickson variance to concrete driveway at 701 Sixth Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Jackson City Council will meet on June 2, 2026, to consider a consent agenda including routine approvals and a bill list totaling $236,499.92. Discussion items include a hotel development agreement extension, two cannabis retail registration applications, a temporary liquor license for the Rhythm of the River event, and a bid for 2026 street sealcoating.

• Approve temporary liquor license for Rhythm of the River event at Fort Belmont on July 10-11, 2026
• Discuss Mountain Sight Vision LLC retail cannabis registration application
• Accept bid for 2026 sealcoating of streets
• Hotel development agreement extension discussion
• Consent agenda includes 2026-2028 Law Enforcement Contract Agreement and new hires at liquor store and ambulance department

The Jackson City Council unanimously approved the retail cannabis registration application for Mountain Sight Vision LLC at 924 U.S. Highway 71, after the applicant passed state inspection. The council also accepted a $79,338.83 bid from Pearson Brothers for the 2026 seal coating of streets, approved a three-month extension of the hotel development agreement with MarketPointe, and approved the consent agenda, which included a temporary liquor license for Rhythm of the River. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Retail Cannabis Registration Application for Mountain Sight Vision LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid of $79,338.83 from Pearson Brothers for 2026 Seal Coat Project (unanimous)
• Approved three-month extension of agreement with MarketPointe for hotel development (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a $1,180,000 property tax abatement to help fund the 2026 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project. The body will also consider a resolution to award the sale of $2,005,000 in General Obligation Bonds for the same project.

• Public hearing for a property tax abatement of $1,180,000 for the 2026 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project
• Proposed sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, in the amount of $2,005,000
• Purchase of 309 River Street without an abstract
• Hiring of four summer help employees for Public Works
• Hiring of one part-time Casual EMT and one Apprentice EMT

The Jackson City Council approved a property tax abatement and awarded the sale of $2,005,000 in general obligation bonds to finance the 2026 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project. The bonds were sold to Robert W. Baird and Company at a net interest rate of 4.0441%. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the abatement levy, and held a closed session on litigation involving ambulance service employees, with no action taken.

• Approved Abatement Levy for 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 16-0526 for property tax abatement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 17-0526 awarding bond sale to Robert W. Baird and Company at 4.0441% (unanimous)
• Added proclamation honoring First Lieutenant Thomas Ruth to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Held closed session on ambulance service lawsuits; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will review a staff response regarding the potential for a municipally licensed cannabis facility. The meeting includes decisions on airport and utility contracts, ambulance staffing, and a gambling permit for Wild Compass Environmental Education.

• Proposed municipally licensed facility for the sale and distribution of cannabis
• Five-year hangar lease renewal with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
• Contract for $3,100 from Hohenstein Electric for airport hangar light fixtures
• Hiring of one Apprentice/EMR and two part-time EMTs for the Ambulance Department
• Gambling permit application for Wild Compass Environmental Education at 300 West Ashley Street

The Jackson City Council approved the purchase agreement for a flood-damaged house and lot at 309 River Street, removing a proposed $5,000 cash advance. The council also approved a gearbox rebuild for the SnoGo snow blower, funded from the 222 Fund, and amended the personnel handbook to clarify premium pay eligibility. No action was taken on a municipal cannabis store, and the council entered closed session for attorney-client privileged matters.

• Approved purchase agreement for flood-damaged house and lot at 309 River Street (unanimous)
• Approved gearbox rebuild quote from McQueen for SnoGo repair, paid from 222 Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Handbook amendment clarifying premium pay eligibility (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minus item 7(m) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for attorney-client privilege (unanimous)
• Came out of closed session with no action (unanimous)

Utilities Commission

The Jackson Utilities Commission recommended two items to the City Council: approving a quote from Countryside Plumbing and Heating for a new HVAC unit at the North Substation, and adding a policy outlining responsibilities for residential electric services over 200 amps. The commission also tabled a decision on whether to allow Crystal Valley to continue reselling City water, pending further information. No final decisions were made; all actions were recommendations or tablings.

• Recommended approval of Countryside Plumbing and Heating HVAC quote for North Substation (unanimous)
• Recommended adding Summary of Responsibilities for Residential Services over 200 amps to Utility Rules (unanimous)
• Tabled action on Crystal Valley water resale policy until next meeting

Airport Commission

The Jackson Airport Commission recommended the City Council approve a five-year hangar lease with the Minnesota DNR at $325 per quarter ($1,300/year, $6,500 total), replacing the expiring three-year lease. It also recommended approving the low bid of $3,100 plus $250 for bulb disposal from Hohenstein Electric to retrofit 20 hangar lights to LED. The commission learned the planned parking lot and entrance road project is postponed to 2027 because the FAA requires the City to first complete a Request for Qualifications process for engineering firms, which must be done by year-end. The farmland lease with Tyler Fransen will be adjusted to reduce acreage by 0.61 acres due to runway safety zone restrictions.

• Recommended 5-year DNR hangar lease at $325/quarter (unanimous)
• Recommended LED retrofit bid of $3,100 + $250 from Hohenstein Electric (unanimous)
• Approved March 31, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Noted parking lot/entrance road project postponed to 2027 due to FAA RFQ requirement
• Noted farmland lease with Tyler Fransen to be reduced by 0.61 acres

City Council

The Jackson City Council will vote on consent items including a liquor license for The Spot, fund transfers, and an airport grant resolution. Council discussion items include approving special event permits for the Farmers and Makers Market, awarding the 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project, setting terms for 2026A general obligation bonds, and amending council compensation guidelines. A closed session under attorney-client privilege is scheduled regarding property sale and pending litigation.

• Approve on-sale liquor license with Sunday sales for SCII, Inc. dba 'The Spot' at 300 West Ashley Street
• Approve Resolution No. 12-0426 authorizing MnDOT grant agreement for airport snow removal equipment
• Award 2026 Jackson Street and Utility Improvement Project to low bidder and approve construction administration scope/fee
• Set sale terms for 2026A General Obligation Bonds (Shannon Sweeney of David Drown Associates)
• Closed session per Minn. Stat. §13D.05 concerning property sale and pending litigation

The Jackson City Council awarded the 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project to Svoboda Excavating for $1,298,841, approved a construction administration agreement with HDR, and authorized the sale of $2,005,000 in General Obligation Bonds. The Council also approved special event permits for the Farmers and Makers Market and Jackson Center for the Arts, amended Mayor and Council compensation guidelines, and directed staff to develop an IT Incident Response Plan. The meeting included a closed session on property sale and pending litigation, with no action taken afterward.

• Awarded $1,298,841 low bid to Svoboda Excavating for 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved construction administration scope and fee agreement with HDR (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 11-0426 authorizing $2,005,000 General Obligation Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved abatement hearing on May 19, 2026 and initiated competitive bond sale (unanimous)
• Approved special event permits for Farmers and Makers Market/Jackson Center for the Arts on May 28 and September 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Amended Mayor and Council compensation guidelines to clarify eligible meetings (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop IT Incident Response Plan (unanimous)
• Held closed session on property sale and pending litigation; no action taken

City Council

The council will discuss a contract extension for the interim city administrator, a special archery deer hunt, a temporary liquor license, and a resolution regarding the Minnesota state flag. They will also enter a closed session under attorney-client privilege to discuss property sale and pending litigation.

• Approve contract extension with amendments for Interim City Administrator Bret Heitkamp
• Approve a one-day temporary liquor license for Jackson Center for the Arts at 309 2nd Street
• Approve special archery deer hunt in city limits for 2026 (average harvest ~15 deer per year)
• Consider Resolution No. 08-0426 regarding the Minnesota state flag
• Enter closed session per Minn. Stat. 13D.05 on sale of property and pending litigation

The Jackson City Council approved Resolution No. 08-0426 to display the 1983 version of the Minnesota State Flag on City property, passing 5-1 with Alderman Mark Titus voting against. The council also approved two property value decreases recommended by the County Assessor, a fall citywide clean-up drop-off event, and held a closed session on property sale and pending litigation with no action taken afterward.

• Approved Resolution No. 08-0426 to display the 1983 Minnesota State Flag (5-1)
• Approved property value decrease for Parcel No. 23.223.0020 from $116,700 to $68,000 (unanimous)
• Approved property value decrease for Parcel No. 23.200.1750 from $45,400 to $6,900 (unanimous)
• Moved square footage discrepancy issue to County Board meeting on June 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved fall citywide clean-up drop-off on September 26, 2026 at County/City Maintenance Facility (unanimous)
• Held closed session on property sale and pending litigation; no action taken

Airport Commission

The Jackson Airport Commission tabled action on the DNR's proposed five-year hangar lease until its May meeting. The commission also scheduled a special meeting for April 21 at 5 p.m. at City Hall to review bids for the parking lot reconstruction and entrance road overlay, with a recommendation to the City Council. No other formal decisions were made; updates were provided on the bid letting, grant closeout, and hangar repairs.

• Tabled DNR five-year hangar lease until May meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled April 21 special meeting to review bids and make recommendation to City Council (consensus)

City Council

The Jackson City Council will consider routine items including hiring staff for the Liquor Store and Ambulance Department, renewing food truck permits, and approving a construction contract for a park shelter. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Hire Kimberly Kolander for Liquor Store staff
• Hire Jasmine Babcock and Jacalyn Garms as part-time EMTs
• Approve construction management agreement for Dumont Park Shelter House
• Approve temporary liquor license for Fire Department dance
• Renew food truck vendor permits

The Jackson City Council voted to amend the 2026 Citywide Cleanup Program, cancelling the fall cleanup and keeping only the spring cleanup at no cost to the city. The council also directed staff to seek requests for proposals for waste disposal services for 2027, before the current Waste Management contract expires. The council held a closed session to discuss personnel matters and adjourned without other substantive decisions.

• Amended 2026 Citywide Cleanup Program, cancelling fall cleanup and keeping spring cleanup at no cost (unanimous)
• Directed staff to seek RFPs for waste disposal services for 2027 before contract expires Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters at 6:15 p.m. (unanimous)
• Came out of closed session at 7:39 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks Recreation Board

The Jackson Park Board approved hiring three seasonal park staff at $15/hour and moving forward with a contract proposal for the Dumont Park Shelter House, which will not exceed $200,000. The board also discussed relocating Zimmerli Park community gardens after the landowner decided to keep the property, and received updates on the Burn to Bloom initiative, which was tabled to April. No action was taken on the Burn to Bloom project due to time constraints.

• Approved hiring three seasonal park staff at $15.00/hour (all in favor)
• Approved moving forward with Dumont Park Shelter House contract proposal (all in favor)
• Agreed Mike Schwanger will work with Randy on dog park improvements (seeding, Biffy)
• City will move Zimmerli Park gardens to Torgerson Lane, reseed and mow area, then stop upkeep
• Tabled Burn to Bloom initiative to April 2026 meeting
• Recommended focusing native plant/pollinator initiative on Benes Park

City Council

The City Council will consider the replacement of trails damaged during the 2024 flooding event and a master agreement for professional services with Bolten and Menk. The body will also review an informal electric rate study update and a liquor license renewal.

• Replacement of trails damaged during the 2024 Flooding Event
• Master Agreement for Professional Services with Bolten and Menk
• Informal Electric Rate Study update for later in 2026
• Liquor license renewal for Bridget's Bucksnorts Brew Ha Ha and Grill
• Payment of $26,525.00 to ABDO LLP for 2025 audit

The Jackson City Council approved a $64,870 low bid from MR Paving and Excavating to replace walking trails damaged by the 2024 flooding, funded by FEMA. The council also sent a proposed master agreement with Bolten and Menk for engineering services to the Street Committee for further review. A proclamation was read honoring the Jackson County Central Competition Cheer Team for winning the 2026 state championship.

• Approved $64,870 low bid from MR Paving and Excavating for trail replacement (unanimous)
• Sent master agreement with Bolten and Menk to Street Committee for review (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Jackson Airport Commission approved two farmland lease actions: amending the C & S Farms lease to transfer it from Craig Fransen to Tyler Fransen and updating acreage, and renewing Matt Benson's lease at $225 per acre through November 30, 2029. The commission also approved the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes and discussed updates on a new snow removal loader, an upcoming entrance road project, and a fuel system upgrade.

• Amended C & S Farms airport farmland lease to Tyler Fransen and updated acreage (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Matt Benson's airport farmland lease at $225/acre through Nov 30, 2029 (unanimous)
• Approved November 25, 2025 Airport Commission minutes (unanimous)

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission approved the January 26, 2026 minutes and reached a consensus to remove the phrase "after regular office hours" from disconnection notices, aligning the notices with the City's policy that reconnections are not performed outside regular business hours. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting consisted of departmental reports and discussion.

• Approved January 26, 2026 Utilities Commission minutes as read
• Consensus to strike 'after regular office hours' from disconnection notices

City Council

The City Council will review recommendations to end the Transfer Mileage Bonus and implement a 24/72 work schedule for the Ambulance Department. The body will also consider the resignation of Assistant Ambulance Director Elijah Camarillo and a license renewal for Jackson Tobacco.

• Recommendation to end the Transfer Mileage Bonus for ambulance staff
• Recommendation to implement a 24/72 ambulance work schedule by April 1, 2026
• Renewal of Edible and Beverage License for Jackson Tobacco
• Resignation of Assistant Ambulance Director Elijah Camarillo
• Payment to HDR Engineering, Inc. for $45,637.50

The Jackson City Council held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the consent agenda and adjourning. During open forum, residents urged the Council to cap retail cannabis licenses at one, and Alderman Weland moved to place the issue on the next agenda, but the motion died for lack of a second. The Council took no action on the cannabis ordinance.

• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Motion to place cannabis license cap discussion on next agenda died for lack of a second
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks Recreation Board

The Jackson Park Board discussed plans for a new shelter house at Dumont Park, with a contract for Mike Pigman to oversee construction to be prepared for the March 2026 meeting. The board also reviewed a proposal for community projects, discussed conducting a new parks and recreation survey, and received updates on the farmers market, community gardens, and other items. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion or planning only.

• Contract for Mike Pigman to oversee Dumont Park shelter construction to be prepared for March 2026 meeting
• New parks and recreation survey to be conducted after Coast to Coast parking lot rendering is shared
• Farmers market event permit for 2026 season submitted to city
• Community gardens to be relocated near Torgerson Lane, with New Fashion Pork expressing interest
• Park Board By-Laws updated and sent to Dave Maschoff; to be revisited in March 2026

City Council

The City Council will discuss the dissolution of Zimmerli Park and the relocation of community gardens to a site off Torgerson Lane. The body is also reviewing a second consideration of Ordinance No. 145 regarding 2026 fees, rates, and charges.

• Second consideration of Ordinance No. 145 setting Fees, Rates and Charges for 2026
• Proposed dissolution of Zimmerli Park and relocation of community gardens to Torgerson Lane
• Approval of design concept for the Coast to Coast parking lot
• Approval of Task Number 5 for Master Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for Keul Avenue Prospect Lane
• One-Day Temporary Liquor License for Jackson Center for the Arts at 309 Second Street for February 13, 2026

The Jackson City Council unanimously approved the second consideration of Ordinance No. 145, setting the city's fees, rates, and charges for 2026. The council also unanimously approved dissolving Zimmerli Park, with community gardens to be relocated to a storm water pond off Torgerson Lane. The meeting included public comments on cannabis licensing and a recall effort, but no action was taken on those topics.

• Approved second consideration of Ordinance No. 145 setting 2026 fees, rates, and charges (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of Zimmerli Park, with community gardens to move to Torgerson Lane (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council schedule an informal electric rate study update with MRES Senior Rate Analyst Evan Leebens later this year, and to express interest in a timeline for a formal rate study in early 2027. The commission also heard an informational presentation from Public Works Director Tony Oxborough about the City potentially taking ownership of water service lines in the right-of-way, but no action was taken on that proposal. The minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting were approved as read.

• Approved minutes from November 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council schedule informal electric rate study update with MRES (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council receive timeline for formal rate study in early 2027 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a first consideration of Ordinance No. 145 regarding fees, rates, and charges for 2026. The body will also review budgets for non-levied funds and discuss the decertification of two TIF districts.

• First consideration of Ordinance No. 145 setting Fees, Rates and Charges for 2026
• Resolution No. 03-0126 approving budgets for Non-levied Funds
• De-certification of TIF Districts 3-3 and 3-4
• On-Sale Liquor License for Bakin & Barrel at 608 Second Street
• Appointment of a citizen to the Ambulance Advisory Board

The Jackson City Council approved the first consideration of Ordinance No. 145, setting 2026 fees, rates, and charges, including a $50 increase in the annual food truck peddler's permit (from $100 to $150). The council also moved the February 3rd meeting to February 2nd due to Precinct Caucus Night, appointed Karla Kuipers to the Ambulance Advisory Board, and discussed but took no action on capping retail cannabis licenses.

• Approved first consideration of Ordinance No. 145 (2026 fees, rates, charges) unanimously
• Increased annual food truck peddler's permit fee from $100 to $150 unanimously
• Moved February 3rd council meeting to February 2nd at 6 p.m. unanimously
• Appointed Karla Kuipers as citizen representative to Ambulance Advisory Board unanimously
• Consensus to leave retail cannabis ordinance uncapped (no formal vote)