New Ulm, MN

Human Rights Commission Sponsored Events Subcommittee

The Human Rights Commission Sponsored Events Subcommittee will meet to discuss event scheduling and timelines. The body is reviewing the date for Welcoming Week and the nomination process for HRC awards.

• Rescheduling of Welcoming Week
• Timeline for HRC award nominations

Sister Cities Commission

The commission will discuss the 2027 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program and review financial reports. Members are scheduled to select a recipient for the 2026 Recognition Award and plan the associated reception.

• Selection of 2026 Recognition Award recipient and reception planning
• Review of August Brat Stand earnings of $384.50 and tips of $142.50
• Updates to Hans Joohs Park Kiosk, including a weatherproof brochure holder
• Approval of financial report ending October 31, 2026
• Discussion of 2027 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program outreach

Planning Commission

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases. The body will also review the preliminary 2027 budget and results from a wholesale electricity RFP.

• Contract award to Castrejon Inc. for the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project for $889,673.00
• Contract award to Schmidt Construction, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant River Outfalls Repair for $92,190.00
• Purchase of a new sanitary sewer camera from Flexible Pipe Tools & Equipment for $117,610.00
• Helical pier installation at Center Street Substation by SafeBasements of Minnesota, Inc. for $36,500
• Acceptance of a list of claims totaling $5,428,800.59

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will review its monthly financial records and receive reports from the education and executive committees. Members will discuss ideas for rescheduling the Welcoming Week event.

• Discussion of Welcoming Week event rescheduling
• Review of monthly financial record
• Education Subcommittee meeting report
• City Council Liaison report from Katie Dorschner

City Council

The City Council will discuss initiating a quiet title action against the State of Minnesota to facilitate housing development on hospital lands. The body is also reviewing several airport maintenance grants and traffic safety enforcement funding.

• Resolution to initiate quiet title action for Hospital Lands to facilitate housing development
• Acceptance of MnDOT Grant Agreement No. 1064666 and No. 1064661 for airport pavement maintenance
• Engagement of Bradley Werner, LLC for cable and broadband franchise agreement legal services
• Acceptance of State of Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Enforcement Grant
• Acceptance of Fire Department donations totaling $5,705

City Council ADDENDUM

The City Council will conduct public hearings to establish special assessments for unpaid city services. These assessments cover delinquent charges for weed, snow, and tree removal, as well as water, wastewater, and stormwater charges for the 2025-2026 period.

• Public hearing on 2025-2026 delinquent weed, snow, and tree removal charges
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 delinquent water, wastewater, and stormwater charges
• Proposed assessment of $270.00 for 2025 snow removal at 2 South Broadway
• Proposed assessment of $270.00 and $225.00 for snow removal at 1226 S State Street
• Proposed assessment of $255.00 for 2026 snow removal at 15 Hazelwood Ave

City Council Work Session

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to conduct a design review for a property owned by Bulldog Investments, LLC. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 20, 2026, meeting.

• Design review for windows at 500 North Broadway (Bulldog Investments, LLC)

Cable Communication Advisory Board

Airport Commission

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss the 2027 budget for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The board will also review administrative and economic development activity reports for September 2026.

• Resolution to adopt the 2027 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Annual Budget
• Approval of the October 13, 2026 Claims List
• 3rd Quarter 2026 report from Business Consultant Wendy Anderson
• 3rd Quarter 2026 report from the New Ulm Business Resource and Innovation Center (NUBRIC)

Economic Development Authority Work Session

The Economic Development Authority will hold a work session to discuss potential changes to the Multifamily Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program. The agenda states that no official action will be conducted during this meeting.

• Discussion of potential changes to the Multifamily Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will discuss updating the department's donation policy and accepting new donations. The meeting also includes a recap of summer programming and department activity reports.

• Proposed update to donation policy to allow a service charge of up to 10% to cover administrative and maintenance costs
• Recommendation to City Council to accept unidentified donations for the Park and Recreation Department
• Summer programs recap by Recreation Program Supervisor Ben Doeden
• Review of Park and Recreation Department Activity Reports for August and September 2026

Library Board

The New Ulm Public Library Board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The board will consider Resolution 2026-17 approving the 2027 Library Fees and Fines Schedule and Resolution 2026-18 accepting donations and memorials received July 1 through September 30, 2026. It will also review the September 2026 financial report, the librarian's report and statistics, and the October 2026 programming calendar. The agenda also notes the Brown County Library Board will meet Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. at New Ulm Public Library.

• Resolution 2026-17: Approving 2027 Library Fees and Fines Schedule (draft attached)
• Resolution 2026-18: Accepting July 1-September 30, 2026 donations and memorials
• September 2026 Financial Report and Expenses review
• Librarian's report: September 2026 department activities and statistics
• Brown County Library Board meeting Monday, October 19, 7 p.m. at New Ulm Public Library

Library Board ADDENDUM

The New Ulm Public Library Board is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt Resolution 2026-19. This resolution involves accepting two grants awarded by the Traverse des Sioux Regional Library Board.

• Resolution 2026-19: Accepting a $700 grant for a photography presentation by Jay Grammond on October 20, 2026
• Resolution 2026-19: Accepting a $675 grant for a shadow puppetry performance and workshop by Faith Belt on October 27 and 29, 2026

Human Rights Commission Education Subcommittee

The Human Rights Commission Education Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a future Living Without Limits session.

• Discussion of future Living Without Limits Session

City Council Work Session

The New Ulm City Council is holding an informational work session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 100 North Broadway. The only listed topic is expanded maintenance duties at the cemetery. The notice states no official action will be taken at the work session; any official action would occur at a regularly scheduled council meeting.

• Work session topic: expanded maintenance duties at the cemetery
• Meeting is informational only — no official action to be conducted
• A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance
• Held at City Hall, 100 North Broadway, New Ulm, following the City Council meeting

City Council

The New Ulm City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to act on a range of items, including two conditional use permits for detached accessory structures at 1004 and 1010 North Valley Street and an interim use permit for aggregate mining at 1410 North Highland Avenue tied to future residential development. The council will also consider a development agreement with M & D Properties for Oak Bluffs 11th Addition, a snow removal agreement with Nicollet County for CSAH 37, and a resolution tied to a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority grant. Consent items include surplus property declarations, raffle gambling permits, and a claims list of $9,001,024.81.

• Conditional use permits for 26'x38' detached accessory structures at 1004 and 1010 North Valley Street
• Interim use permit for aggregate mining at 1410 North Highland Avenue (Prairie Land Development, LLP)
• Development agreement with M & D Properties, LLC for Oak Bluffs 11th Addition
• Nicollet County CSAH 37 snow removal agreement for December 2026 through March 2027
• Claims list of $9,001,024.81; police donations of $1,100.00 and $100.00 for National Night Out

Sister Cities Commission

The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The commission will vote on the Advertising & Promotion Sub-committee Marketing Plan and set a budget for a farewell reception for inbound German intern Jan Rosenberg. It will also approve minutes and financial reports, hear a Zoom presentation from outgoing intern Samuel Blomberg, and discuss the 2027 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange application period.

• Motion to approve the Advertising & Promotion Sub-committee Marketing Plan (Lorie/Tamara)
• Farewell reception for Jan Rosenberg at New Ulm Country Club, Wednesday, October 14th, 5:00 p.m. social and 6:00 p.m. program; budget amount to be set
• Approve financial reports for periods ending August 31, 2026 and September 30, 2026
• 2027 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program application period set for November 15 - December 31, 2026
• Hans Joohs Park Kiosk: install weatherproof brochure holder and update maintenance and information

Safety Commission

City Charter Commission

The New Ulm City Charter Commission meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The commission will administer the oath of office to Michael Furth, appointed by the District Court Judge to a four-year term expiring March 28, 2030, and will consider motions to approve draft charter amendments to Section 82 (Board of Health), Section 212 (Removal of Members of Commission), and Section 235 (Percentage to be Paid City), recommending that the city council enact each by ordinance. The commission will also note that two vacancies remain and will schedule its next meeting.

• Oath of office for Michael Furth, appointed to the City Charter Commission for a four-year term expiring March 28, 2030
• Motion to approve draft charter amendment to Section 82, Board of Health, and recommend city council enactment by ordinance
• Motion to approve draft charter amendment to Section 212, Removal of Members of Commission, and recommend city council enactment by ordinance
• Motion to approve draft charter amendment to Section 235, Percentage to be Paid City, and recommend city council enactment by ordinance
• Two vacancies remain on the commission; both the commission and city council may submit nominations to the chief judge

Human Rights Commission

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:15 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Members will review the monthly budget report, discuss rescheduling the Welcoming Week event and planning an HRC award, and hear updates on the "Living Without Limits" education session. The commission will also appoint a city council liaison for October through December, replacing Obehioye Okojie, whose term ran July through September.

• Approve the August 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review monthly financial record (2026.09.23 YTD)
• Discuss rescheduling the Welcoming Week event and set a timeline for HRC award nominations
• Update on the "Living Without Limits" plan and next session
• Appoint a city council liaison for October - December (Obehioye Okojie served July - September)

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional and interim use permit applications. The agenda also includes a discussion with the City Attorney regarding permit types and scheduling for future meetings.

• Conditional Use Permit Application: 1004 North Valley Street
• Conditional Use Permit Application: 1010 North Valley Street
• Interim Use Permit Application: 1410 North Highland Avenue
• Zoning ordinance amendment for B-3 district buildings exceeding 50,000 square feet

Public Utilities Commission

The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission will consider approving a $1,000,000 temporary note from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to fund lead service line replacements before grant funds arrive. The agenda also includes several infrastructure contracts, including a $41,900 engineering change order for well reconstruction, a $121,800 wastewater treatment plant restoration, and various equipment purchases. Consent items include approval of August minutes and recognition of employees for years of service.

• Issuance of $1,000,000 temporary note to Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for lead service line replacements
• 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project plans and bid advertisement approval
• Well 22 and 23 Reconstruction Project engineering change order with SEH for $41,900
• Wastewater Treatment Plant tuckpointing and sidewalk rehabilitation for $121,800
• Purchase of emergency wastewater pump and piping equipment for $41,485

Heritage Preservation Commission

Monuments & Cemetery Commission

City Council

The New Ulm City Council will consider several routine reports and actions, including financial summaries and a liquor license. Key items include adopting the preliminary 2027 budget with total appropriations of $30,989,569 and a maximum property tax levy of $12,192,367, and setting public hearings for December 1 and 8, 2026. The council will also vote on a $1,000,000 temporary note for lead service line replacements, adopt a Safety Action Plan and Complete Streets Policy, and approve an ordinance amending B-3 zoning uses.

• Adopt preliminary 2027 budget: $30,989,569 appropriations, $12,192,367 max levy; hearings Dec 1 & 8, 2026
• Issue $1,000,000 temporary note to Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for lead service line replacements
• Adopt New Ulm Safety Action Plan, updated Complete Streets Policy and Crosswalk Policy
• Second consideration of Ordinance 2026-116 amending B-3 Community Business zoning uses
• Approve MOU between Martin Luther College and New Ulm Police Department on sexual misconduct response

City Council Work Session

Park & Recreation Commission Work Session

The New Ulm Park & Recreation Commission is holding a work session to discuss commission activities, including a tour of several parks, development of new parks, and outdoor aquatics/waterplay. No official action will be taken at this session; related action may occur at a regular meeting.

• Parks tour: Pfaender Park, North Highland Park, Maplewood Park, Lakeside Park, Pollinator Park, South Market Park
• Discussion of new park development
• Discussion of outdoor aquatics/waterplay

Park & Recreation Commission - 14 Sep 2026 CANCELLED

Sister Cities Commission

The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission will meet to approve minutes and a financial report, vote on the Advertising & Promotion Sub-committee Marketing Plan, and plan a farewell reception for inbound intern Jan Rosenberg. They will also discuss Hans Joohs Park kiosk maintenance and updates, recap brat stand events, and confirm Jan's participation in the Oktoberfest Parade.

• Motion to approve Advertising & Promotion Sub-committee Marketing Plan
• Plan farewell reception for Jan Rosenberg at New Ulm Country Club on Oct 14, 2026
• Discuss Hans Joohs Park kiosk maintenance and weatherproof brochure holder
• Recap Brat Stand events
• Confirm Jan 'Rosie' rides with Narren in Oktoberfest Parade