Faribault County, MN
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👤 Members & officials (15)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Airport Board
- B. Smith
- C. Hooper
- P. Johnson
- S. Bruch
- T. Waarvik
- M. Brown
- B. Paczosa
- B. Redman
Who’s on the General
- B. Paczosa
- B. Smith
- C. Hooper
- M. Brown
- P. Johnson
- S. Bruch
- T. Waarvik
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:05
Planning Commission
Planning Commission discusses data center development standards
The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss data center development standards. The agenda also lists a routine business segment and a future discussion on the UDO Update. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or project names are detailed in the provided text.
- Discussion of Data Center Development Standards
- Future discussion of UDO Update
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Planning Commission Work Session
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM or
immediately following the Planning Commission
Meeting
Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
A. Data Center Development Standards
3. Routine Business
4. Future Discussion
A. UDO Update
5. Adjournment
Please contact the Departments of Community & Economic Development at 507-334-0100 if you need special
accommodations to participate in this meeting.
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Faribault County Planning Commission meets Sept 1 with no specific items listed
The agenda for the September 1, 2026, meeting contains only standard procedural steps such as approving minutes and holding public hearings. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the provided text. The document is procedural boilerplate without substantive decision items.
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208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
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HONESTY ▪ RESPECT ▪ DEDICATED ▪ VISIONARY ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,
2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order/ Approve Agenda
2. Approval of the Minutes
3. Public Hearings
4. Requests to be Heard
5. Items for Discussion
6. Routine Business
7. Board & Commissions Updates & Reports
8. Adjournment
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accommodations to participate in this meeting.
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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HONESTY ▪ RESPECT ▪ DEDICATED ▪ VISIONARY ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY
City Council Work Session
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Public Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
A. Vacancy on City Council through January 3, 2027
B. Board and Commission Ad Hoc Committee and Interview Process
C. Update on City-Owned Property - 16 1st Street SE
D. Request to Create Administrative Coordinator Position in the Community and Economic
Development Department
E. 2027 Budget - Final Review of Preliminary Tax Levy
3. Future Discussion
4. Adjournment
(The Council may meet as a group for dinner)
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meeting.
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:10
General
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HONESTY ▪ RESPECT ▪ DEDICATED ▪ VISIONARY ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,
2026
6:10 PM
or Immediately Following the City Council Work Session
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Items for Discussion
A. Resolution 2026-259 Receive/File Feasibility Report And Establish Public Hearing For 2026
Riverside Court Sanitary Sewer Improvements - Contract 2026-13
3. Adjournment
(The Council may meet as a group for dinner)
NOTE:
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:00
Heritage Preservation Commission
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 07:00
Economic Development Authority
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission Work Session
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Committee
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 07:00
Economic Development Authority
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission Work Session
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:00
Heritage Preservation Commission
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Committee
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission Work Session
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021, Faribault, MN 55021
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
Heritage Preservation Commission
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 07:00
Economic Development Authority
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Committee
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:00
Heritage Preservation Commission
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 07:00
Economic Development Authority
208 1st Ave Nw Fl 3, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission Work Session
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission Work Session
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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
208 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission Work Session
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Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
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Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 17:00
Parks and Recreation Board
Board to decide parkland dedication fee vs land policy
The Faribault County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review and decide on the authority for parkland dedication, specifically whether developers pay a fee-in-lieu or dedicate land. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and the director's report, with the parkland dedication policy as the main substantive item.
- Review and decision-making authority on Parkland Dedication: Fee-in-Lieu vs. Land Dedication
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HONESTY ▪ RESPECT ▪ DEDICATED ▪ VISIONARY ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY
PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
BUCKHAM WEST
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26,
2026
5:00 PM
1. Call to Order/ Approve Agenda
2. Approval of the Minutes
3. Requests to be Heard
4. New Business
A.
Parkland Dedication – Fee-in-Lieu vs. Land Dedication: Review and Decision-Making
Authority
5. Other
6. Director's Report
7. Next Meeting Date:
8. Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:15
General
Council enters closed session to discuss buying or selling a specific property parcel
The City of Faribault Council will hold a closed session on August 25, 2026, to discuss strategies for purchasing or selling a specific property. The agenda contains no public items, as the meeting is limited to confidential discussions regarding the property's appraisal and offers. The session is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. or immediately following a special meeting.
- Closed session to consider offers for Parcel ID No. 18.31.4.26.015
- Review of confidential appraisal information for the property
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25,
2026
6:15 PM
or Immediately Following the Special City Council Meeting
1. Meeting Notice
A. CITY OF FARIBAULT
FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(CLOSED SESSION)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:15 p.m., or immediately following the Special City Council
Meeting — Closed Session
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a Special City Council Meeting
(Closed Session) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.04, subdivision 2, on
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, commencing at 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the Special
City Council Meeting – Closed Session:
CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 13D.05, subdivision 3(c)
and 13.44, subdivision 3, to conduct a closed City Council meeting concerning the property
identified as Parcel ID No. 18.31.4.26.015 (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”) and to
consider strategies and to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase and/or
sale of the Property and to review confidential appraisal information for the Property.
/s/Jessica Kinser
Jessica Kinser, City Administrator
DATED: August 20, 2026
2. Adjournment
(The Council may meet as a group for dinner)
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on union contracts, SRO deal, and property approvals
The Faribault City Council will consider consent agenda items including police and firefighter union contracts, a school resource officer agreement, and several property-related approvals. They will also discuss an IT services contract, a second reading of a salary ordinance for the mayor and council, and conditional use permits and variances for properties at 330 13th St NW and 17575 38th St NW. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Resolution 2026-239: Approve LELS Police Sergeants CBA 2027
- Resolution 2026-240: Approve IAFF Firefighters CBA 2027
- Resolution 2026-243: Approve 2026-2027 SRO contract with Faribault Public Schools
- Ordinance 2026-11: Amend salaries of Mayor and Council Members (second reading)
- Resolution 2026-253: Accept bids for 2026 City Wide Tree Removal Program
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25,
2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approve Agenda
3. Presentations/Introductions
A. Recognition of Values In Action Honorees
4. Approve minutes of the August 12, 2026, City Council Meeting, the August 14,
2026, Special City Council Meeting and the August 18, 2026, Special City Council
Meeting Closed Session - Property
A. Minutes of the August 12, 2026, City Council Meeting, the August 14, 2026, Special City
Council Meeting and the August 18, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Closed Session -
Property
5. Requests to be Heard
6. Consent Agenda
A. Claims List
B. Receive Board and Commission Meeting Minutes
C. 7-2026 Financial Report
D. Resolution 2026-237 Amend the 2026 Adopted CIP Budget for the Purchase of an Ice
Resurfacer for the Refrigerated Ice Sheet at Viaduct Park
E. Resolution 2026-239 Approve LELS Police Sergeants CBA 2027
F. Resolution 2026-240 Approve IAFF Firefighters CBA 2027
G. Resolution 2026-241 Approve Hiring Administrative Coordinator
H. Resolution 2026-242 Approve Hiring Fire Captain
I.
Resolution 2026-243 Approve the 2026-2027 School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract with
Faribault Public Schools
J. Resolution 2026-244 Approve Professional Engineering Services Proposal Change Order
No. 1 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:05
City Council
Faribault City Council to hold closed session on labor negotiations
The Faribault City Council is meeting on August 25, 2026, to hold a special closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategies, as permitted by Minnesota law. The agenda contains only this item and adjournment, so the meeting is entirely procedural and non-public.
- Closed session under Minn. Stat. §13D.03 to consider labor negotiation strategies
- Meeting at Faribault City Hall, 208 First Avenue NW
- Special meeting notice dated August 20, 2026
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25,
2026
6:05 PM
or Immediately Following the City Council Meeting
1. Meeting Notice
A. CITY OF FARIBAULT
FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CLOSED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:05 pm, or immediately following adjournment of the City
Council Work Session that starts at 6:00 pm.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Faribault will hold a closed
Special City Council meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.04, subdivision
2 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, commencing at 6:05 PM, or immediately after the
adjournment of the City Council Meeting that starts at 6:00 PM, at Faribault City Hall, 208
First Avenue NW, Faribault, Minnesota, for the following purpose:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.03, to consider strategies for labor
negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of
labor negotiations proposals, conducted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 179A.01
- 179A.025.
___________________________________
Heather Slechta, City Clerk
DATED: August 20, 2026
2. Adjournment
(The Council may meet as a group for dinner)
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Committee
Environmental Commission to discuss merger with Tree Board and data center standards
The Faribault County Environmental Commission will consider merging with the Tree Board and developing standards for data center development. The meeting also includes updates on grants and routine business.
- Discussion of Tree Board and Environmental Commission merger
- Discussion of data center development standards
- Grant updates
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA
3RD FLOOR CONFERENCE
ROOM
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Monday, August 24, 2026 Agenda
3. Approval of the Monday, June 22, 2026 Minutes
4. Items for Discussion
A.
Tree Board and Environmental Commission Merger
B.
Data Center Development Standards
5. Routine Business
A.
Grant Updates
6.
Commissioner Reports and Updates
7. Adjournment
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 07:00
Economic Development Authority
EDA to set 2027 tax levy, discuss incentives for Project Screaming Eagle
The Faribault County Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve routine financial reports and discuss several key items, including a cost-share resolution for the 38th Street NW Extension, a request for incentives from Project Screaming Eagle, and the establishment of the preliminary tax levy for fiscal year 2027. The board will also review the 2027 operating plan and city council funding requests.
- Resolution 2026-11: Approval of Cost Share for 38th Street NW Extension
- Request for Incentives — Project Screaming Eagle
- Resolution 2026-12: Establish the EDA's Preliminary Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2027
- EDA 2027 Operating Plan Discussion/Review
- City Council Funding/Budget Requests for 2027
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20,
2026
7:00 AM
1. Call to Order/ Approve Agenda
2. Approval of the Minutes
3. Routine Business: Agenda items below are approved by one motion unless an EDA member
requests separate action.
A.
Monthly Loan Status Report
B.
Budget Status Report
4. Public Hearings
5. Items for Discussion
A.
Resolution 2026-11 Approval of Cost Share for 38th Street NW Extension
B.
Request for Incentives — Project Screaming Eagle
C.
City Council Funding/Budget Requests for 2027
D.
EDA 2027 Operating Plan Discussion/Review
E.
Resolution 2026-12: Establish the EDA's Preliminary Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2027
F.
Updates and Future Items - Verbal report Only
6. Adjournment
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
General
Charitable Gambling Board to review funding request from A Child's Delight Too, Inc.
The Faribault County Charitable Gambling Advisory Board is meeting to consider a funding request from A Child's Delight Too, Inc., and to review a funding report. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.
- Funding request from A Child's Delight Too, Inc.
- Funding report for review
- Approval of minutes
- Next meeting date: November 18, 2026
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CHARITABLE GAMBLING ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19,
2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Funding Request From A Child's Delight Too, Inc
5. Other
A.
Letters of Appreciation
6. Funding Report for Review
7. Next Meeting Date: November 18, 2026
8. Adjournment
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Heritage Preservation Commission
Heritage Preservation Commission meets for routine agenda and design reviews
The Faribault County Heritage Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The meeting includes approval of minutes, a citizen comment period, design reviews, and items for discussion, but no specific projects or actions are listed in the agenda.
- Citizen comment period
- Design reviews
- Items for discussion
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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA
3RD FLOOR CONFERENCE
ROOM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19,
2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order/ Approve Agenda
2. Approval of the Minutes
3. General Heritage Preservation Items
A.
Citizen Comment Period
4. Design Reviews
5. Items for Discussion
6. Adjournment
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 07:30
Airport Board
Airport board to review pavement project and hangar inspections
The Faribault County Airport Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from July 15, 2026, receive an update from the airport manager, and discuss the pavement project and hangar inspections. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 7:30 AM in the airport meeting room.
- Pavement project update
- Hangar inspections
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✓ Decided: Airport board recommends delaying runway project to 2028
The Airport Advisory Board approved the May 20, 2026 minutes and discussed several updates. The board recommended continuing to pursue the 2027 runway mill and overlay project despite a recommendation to move it to 2028, and requested the engineer attend a future meeting. Other items included progress on the AWOS project, pavement work completion, and discussions on hangar conversions and fuel level standards.
- Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 (motion by M. Brown, seconded by P. Johnson)
- Recommended continuing to pursue 2027 runway mill and overlay project, despite engineer's recommendation to move to 2028
- Requested engineer presence at a future meeting to discuss runway project
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AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
AIRPORT MEETING ROOM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19,
2026
7:30 AM
Call to Order/Approve Agenda
Approval of the Minutes: July 15, 2026
Airport Manager Update
Other
1. Pavement Project Update
2. Hangar Inspections
Next Meeting Date: September 16, 2026
Adjournment
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AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
July 15, 2026
7:30 a.m.
Airport Meeting Room
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by T. Waarvik at 7:28 a.m.
Members present: S. Bruch, C. Hooper, T. Waarvik, P. Johnson, B. Smith, B. Redman, M. Brown
Airport Staff present: S. Dahl
Staff present: T. Block
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of May 20, 2026, were submitted for approval. A motion was made by
M. Brown, seconded by P. Johnson for approval. Motion carried.
3. AIRPORT MANAGER UPDATE
S. Dahl stated the AWOS project has continued to progress with electrical and component work
taking place. A fall installation is likely.
4. OTHER
A. T. Block mentioned the pavement project has been scheduled to be completed the week of July
13th.
B. T. Block stated the runway mill and overlay project for 2027 will need to be moved to 2028 due
to planning and funding availability at the recommendation of the engineering consultant.
Advisory Board recommends continuing to pursue the project for 2027 and requested the
presence of the engineer to discuss at a future meeting. T. Block will coordinate.
C. T. Block stated he has had discussions with the engineer to examine the feasibility of converting
additional unheated t-hangars to heated units.
D. T Block stated he continues to work on developing the hangar inspections for lease compliance
and fire inspections.
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:15
City Council
City Council to hold closed session on property purchase/sale
The Faribault City Council will hold a special closed meeting to discuss the potential purchase or sale of a specific property (Parcel ID No. 18.31.4.26.015), including strategies, offers, and confidential appraisal information. The meeting is authorized under Minnesota statutes for closed sessions. No other business is on the agenda.
- Closed session regarding Parcel ID No. 18.31.4.26.015
- Discussion of purchase/sale strategies and offers
- Review of confidential appraisal information
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18,
2026
6:15 PM
or Immediately Following the City Council Work Session
1. Meeting Notice
A. CITY OF FARIBAULT
FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(CLOSED SESSION)
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:15 p.m., or immediately following the regular City Council
meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a Special City Council Meeting
(Closed Session) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.04, subdivision 2, on
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, commencing at 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the Special
City Council Meeting – Closed Session:
CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 13D.05, subdivision 3(c)
and 13.44, subdivision 3, to conduct a closed City Council meeting concerning the property
identified as Parcel ID No. 18.31.4.26.015 (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”) and to
consider strategies and to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase and/or
sale of the Property and to review confidential appraisal information for the Property.
/s/Jessica Kinser
Jessica Kinser, City Administrator
DATED: August 13, 2026
2. Adjournment
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to discuss cell tower, IT contract, 2027 capital budget
The Faribault City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including IT contract services, a proposed cell tower at the Public Works facility, a feasibility study update for 7th Street NW, and the 2027 capital funds budget. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or ordinances listed.
- Proposal for a cell tower at the Public Works facility
- IT contract services discussion
- 7th Street NW feasibility study community feedback update
- 2027 budget discussion for Parkland Dedication Fund (404), Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (431), and Public Facilities Fund (437)
- Maple Lawn Cartway discussion
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HONESTY ▪ RESPECT ▪ DEDICATED ▪ VISIONARY ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY
City Council Work Session
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Public Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
A. IT Contract Services
B. Maple Lawn Cartway
C. Proposal For A Cell Tower At the Public Works Facility
D. 7th Street NW Feasibilty Study - Community Feedback Update
E. 2027 Budget Discussion - Capital Funds
1.
Fund 404- Parkland Dedication Fund
2.
Fund 431 - Capital Equipment Replacement Fund
3.
Fund 437 - Public Facilities Fund
3. Future Discussion
4. Adjournment
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
General
Planning Commission to discuss data center performance standards
The Faribault County Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss data center performance standards. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only. The meeting also includes routine business and future discussion items.
- Discussion of data center performance standards
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Planning Commission Work Session
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Public Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
A. Data Center Performance Standards
3. Routine Business
4. Future Discussion
5. Adjournment
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to decide ADU permits and Bagley Addition plat
The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two property requests. One involves a conditional use permit and variances for an accessory dwelling unit at 330 13th St NW, including a proposed denial of a variance for accessory structure size. The other is a zoning map amendment, preliminary and final plats, and a variance for the Bagley Addition at 17575 38th St NW.
- Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 330 13th St NW
- Variance for separate utilities and impervious surface at 330 13th St NW
- Variance for ADU size at 330 13th St NW
- Deny variance for accessory structure size at 330 13th St NW
- Zoning map amendment, plats, and variance for Bagley Addition at 17575 38th St NW
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Public Hearings
A.
Quiggle/330 13th St NW - Conditional Use Permit; Variances
1
Resolution 2026-XXX Approve a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling
Unit at 330 13th St NW
2
Resolution 2026-XXX Approve Variance for Separate Utilities and Impervious
Surface at 330 13th St NW
3
Resolution 2026-XXX Approve Variance for ADU Size at 330 13th St NW
4
Resolution 2026-XXX Deny Variance for Accessory Structure Size at 330 13th St
NW
B.
Bagley Addition/17575 38th St NW - Zoning Map Amendment; Preliminary and Final
Plat; Variance
1
Ordinance 2026-XX Approve a Zoning Map Amendment for 17575 38th St NW
2
Resolution 2026-XXX Approve the Preliminary and Final Plats for Bagley Addition
3
Resolution 2026-XXX Approve a Variance for Bagley Addition
5. Requests to be Heard - NONE
6. Items for Discussion - NONE
7. Routine Business - NONE
8. Board & Commissions Updates & Reports
9. Adjournment
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Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 08:00
City Council
Council to certify 2026 primary election results
The Faribault City Council is meeting to consider a single item: Resolution 2026-238, which would approve the 2026 Primary Election results and abstract. This is a routine procedural step to certify the election outcome. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Resolution 2026-238: Approve 2026 Primary Election Results and Abstract
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
8:00 AM
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Items for Discussion
A. Resolution 2026-238 Approve 2026 Primary Election Results and Abstract
3. Adjournment
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on energy savings project, mayor/council salaries, and land plats
The Faribault City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including an energy savings project with McKinstry Essention, a first reading of an ordinance to amend mayor and council salaries, and a vacation of part of Cavalry Drive. They will also review preliminary and final plats for Larson Properties Addition, a conditional use permit for a craftsman studio, and a bid for Two Rivers Siphon Improvements. The agenda includes consent items and a traffic enforcement grant application.
- Resolution 2026-228: Approve Directed Engineering Services Agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for Energy Savings Project
- Ordinance 2026-11: Amend Sec. 2-7 regarding salaries of Mayor and Council Members (First Reading)
- Ordinance 2026-10: Vacate a portion of Cavalry Drive at 3105 Hwy 60 W
- Resolution 2026-229/230: Approve Preliminary and Final Plats and Variance for Larson Properties Addition/1515 30th St NW
- Resolution 2026-233: Accept Bids for Two Rivers Siphon Improvements - Contract 2025-08
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12,
2026 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approve Agenda
3. Presentations/Introductions
A. Residents Academy Participant Recognition
4. Approve minutes of the July 28, 2026, City Council Meeting
A. Approve Minutes of the July 28, 2026, City Council Meeting
5. Requests to be Heard
6. Consent Agenda
A. Claims for Release
B. Receive Board and Commission Meeting Minutes
C. Approve LG240B Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo for Divine Mercy Catholic Church
D. Approve Application and Permit for a 1 Day to 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for
Faribault Minnesota Chapter (Harley-Davidson)
E. Resolution 2026-227 Approve Traffic Enforcement Grant Application
F. Resolution 2026-232 Declare Rescue Boat Surplus Equipment
G. Resolution 2026-236 Approve Suspension of October Utility Bill Late Fees
7. Public Hearings – None
8. Items for Discussion
A. Resolution 2026-228 Approve Directed Engineering Services Agreement with McKinstry
Essention, LLC for the Development of an Energy Savings Project
B. Ordinance 2026-11 Amend Sec. 2-7 of the City Code of Ordinances regarding the Salaries
of the Mayor and Council Members (First Reading)
C. Ordinance 2026-10 Vacate a Portion of Cavalry Drive at 3105 Hwy 60 W
1. Ordinance 2026-10 Summary Publication
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:05
City Council
Council to discuss 38th St NW extension, incentives, 2027 budget
The City Council work session will discuss the 38th Street NW Extension, a request for incentives for a project called 'Screaming Eagle,' and the 2027 budget, including National Guard project funding, a response from the HRA to council funding requests, and a preliminary tax levy update. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- 38th Street NW Extension discussion
- Request for incentives for Project Screaming Eagle
- 2027 Budget Discussion
- National Guard Project Funding
- Preliminary Tax Levy Update
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City Council Work Session
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM or
Immediately Following the City Council Meeting
Public Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
A. 38th Street NW Extension
B. Request for Incentives - Project Screaming Eagle
C. 2027 Budget Discussion
1. National Guard Project Funding
2. Response from HRA to Council Funding Requests
3. Preliminary Tax Levy Update
3. Future Discussion
4. Adjournment
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Library Board to review 2027 budget and data privacy policy
The Faribault County Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from July, receive reports from the Director, Teen Advisory Board, and SELCO, and discuss several administrative items. Notable agenda items include a review of the Data Privacy Policy with no recommended changes, discussion of the 2027 budget, and an update on strategic planning including timeline and steering committee recruitment. The meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Great Hall.
- Policy Review: Data Privacy Policy — no changes recommended
- 2027 Budget discussion
- Strategic Planning Update: timeline, steering committee recruitment, background materials
- SELCO Foundation and Board reports
- Teen Advisory Board Report
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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
THE GREAT HALL MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 6:00 PM
Call to Order/Approve Agenda
Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the July 13, 2026 meeting
Requests to be Heard
Director's Report
Teen Advisory Board Report
SELCO Report
1. SELCO Foundation Report - Sam Powell
2. SELCO Board Report - Sam Temple/Erin Lui
Other
1. Policy Review: Data Privacy Policy. No changes recommended at this time. (Please see
attached policy.)
2. 2027 Budget
3. Strategic Planning Update
• Timeline
• Steering Committee Recruitment
• Background Materials
Next Meeting Date: September 14, 2026, Great Hall
Adjournment
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:00
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
HRA to reject hail damage bids, hear housing partner, set 2027 levy
The Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider rejecting all hail damage bids, hold a public hearing on a business subsidy for Hill Block, LLC, and discuss housing partner presentations and financial assistance resolutions. They will also discuss the 2027 budget, including a preliminary tax levy and fund balance policy.
- Resolution #2026-23: Reject all hail damage bids
- Public hearing: Hill Block, LLC business subsidy
- Resolution #2026-21: Approve financial assistance to Hope Center
- Resolution #2026-22: Approve Casie Steeves as HRA Executive Director
- Resolution #2026-24: Approve preliminary 2027 tax levy
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HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC MEETING ROOM MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Program Reports- None
5. Property Reports
A. Scattered Sites Status Updates
B. July 2026 Financial Report
C. Resolution #2026-23 Reject All Hail Damage Bids
6. Public Hearings
A. Hill Block, LLC Business Subsidy
7. Items for Discussion
A. Housing Partner Presentation- Ruth's House of Hope
B. Resolution #2026-21 Approve Financial Assistance to Hope Center
C. Resolution #2026-22 Approve Casie Steeves as HRA Executive Director
D. Loan Terms for Chamber Trust Housing Project
E. 2027 Budget Discussion
1 Resolution #2026-24 Approve Preliminary 2027 Tax Levy
2 Resolution #2026-25 Adopt a Fund Balance Policy
3 2027 HRA Operating Fund Preview
4 City Council Funding/Budget Requests for 2027
F. HRA General Updates- Verbal Only
8. Adjournment
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council may gather informally during Night to Unite events
The Faribault City Council will not conduct official business during the Night to Unite neighborhood gatherings on August 4, 2026. A quorum of council members may attend these community events, and a potential council dinner is noted.
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City Council Work Session
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Public Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Night to Unite
A. NOTICE OF POTENTIAL COUNCIL QUORUM
CITY OF FARIBAULT
FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
NOTICE: Potential Council Quorum
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
4:00pm-10:00pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a quorum of the City Council may occur on Tuesday,
August 4, 2026, Council Members will be taking part in the various Night to Unite
Neighborhood gatherings throughout the city of Faribault. No business will be
transacted during this community event.
/s/ Heather Slechta
Heather Slechta, City Clerk
DATED: July 30, 2026
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:05
Planning Commission
Planning Commission discusses 2026 data center development standards
The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed development standards for data centers. This is a discussion-only item; no formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Data Center Development Standards — discussion only
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Planning Commission Work Session
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Public Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
A. Data Center Development Standards
3. Routine Business
4. Future Discussion
5. Adjournment
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review plats and variance for Larson Properties Addition
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use and development requests. The body will consider approvals for plats, a variance, and a conditional use permit.
- Preliminary and Final Plats for Larson Properties Addition at 1515 30th St NW
- Variance for Larson Properties Addition
- Conditional Use Permit for a Craftsman Studio at 1033 Faribault Rd
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order/ Approve Agenda
2. Approval of the Minutes
3. Public Hearings
A. Larson Properties Addition/1515 30th St NW - Preliminary Plat; Final Plat; Variance
1 Resolution 2026-XXX Approve the Preliminary and Final Plats for Larson Properties
Addition
2 Resolution 2026-XXX Approve a Variance for Larson Properties Addition
B. Resolution 2026-XXX Approve a Conditional Use Permits for a Craftsman Studio at
1033 Faribault Rd
4. Requests to be Heard - NONE
5. Items for Discussion - NONE
6. Routine Business - NONE
7. Board & Commissions Updates & Reports
8. Adjournment
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:10
City Council
City Council to discuss 2027 tax levy and general fund budget
The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2027 preliminary tax levy and general fund budget. Discussions will include proposed discretionary spending and new personnel requests for 2027.
- Downtown property maintenance, signage, and apartment parking
- Elected official wage review
- Elected official security stipend/allowance
- 2027 Preliminary Tax Levy update
- 2027 Proposed New/Discretionary Spending and Personnel Requests
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HONESTY ▪ RESPECT ▪ DEDICATED ▪ VISIONARY ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY
City Council Work Session
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM or immediately
following the City Council Meeting
Public Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
A. Downtown Discussion on Property Maintenance, Signage, and Apartment Parking -
Council Member Rowan and Council Member Ross
B. Elected Official Wage Review - Council Member van Sluis
C. Elected Official Stipend/Allowance for Security - Council Member Barnes
D. 2027 Preliminary Tax Levy Update
E. General Fund Budget Discussion
1. Review of 2027 Proposed New/Discretionary Spending
2. Review of 2027 New Personnel Requests
3. Future Discussion
4. Adjournment
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on Cavalry Hill Commons plat, variance, and residential care facility
The City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a vacation of a portion of Cavalry Drive, preliminary and final plats, and a variance for Cavalry Hill Commons at 3105 and 3305 Hwy 60 W. They will also vote on a conditional use permit for a residential care facility at 3015 Cardinal Ave and a variance for properties at 1116 4th Ave NW and 500 12th St NW. The consent agenda includes contracts, budget amendments, and approvals for temporary liquor licenses and bingo. Additionally, they will order improvements for a city-wide tree removal program.
- Ordinance 2026-10 to vacate a portion of Cavalry Drive at 3105 Hwy 60 W for Cavalry Hill Commons
- Resolution 2026-211/212 approve preliminary and final plats and variance for Cavalry Hill Commons
- Resolution 2026-213 approve conditional use permit for residential care facility at 3015 Cardinal Ave
- Resolution 2026-217 approve water meter node replacement proposal
- Resolution 2026-219 approve professional services for Country Club Estates stormwater management project (Contract 2026-16)
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approve Agenda
3. Presentations/Introductions – None
4. Approve minutes of the July 14, 2026, City Council Meeting and the July 14, 2026
Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session - Property
A. Minutes of the July 14, 2026, City Council Meeting and the July 14, 2026, Special City
Council Meeting — Closed Session - Property
5. Requests to be Heard
6. Consent Agenda
A. Receive Board and Commission Meeting Minutes
B. June 2026 Financial Report
C. Claims List
D. Approve LG240B Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo for 4th Degree Knights of
Columbus General Shields Assembly 0525
E. Approve Application and Permit for a 1 Day to 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for
Divine Mercy Catholic Church
F. Resolution 2026-209 Approve IT Services Contract
G. Resolution 2026-215 Approve Agreement to Participate in the SELCO Integrated Library
System
H. Resolution 2026-216 Accept Donation to the Police Department
I. Resolution 2026-217 Approve Water Meter Node Replacement Proposal
J. Resolution 2026-218 Approve Budget Amendment for ReLeaf Grant
K. Resolution 2026-219 Approve Professional Services Proposal for Country Club Estates
Stormwater Management Project - Contract 2026-16
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Committee
Environmental Commission to discuss data center standards and board merger
The Faribault County Environmental Commission will meet to discuss data center development standards and the potential merger of the Tree Board and the Environmental Commission. The meeting will also include routine business updates.
- Discussion of Data Center Development Standards
- Discussion of Tree Board and Environmental Commission Merger
- Grant Updates
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA
3RD FLOOR CONFERENCE
ROOM MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Monday, July 27, 2026 Agenda
3. Approval of the Monday, June 22, 2026 Minutes
4. Items for Discussion
A. Data Center Development Standards
B. Tree Board and Environmental Commission Merger
5. Routine Business
A. Grant Updates
6. Commissioner Announcements and Updates
7. Adjournment
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 17:00
Parks and Recreation Board
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council discusses updates and 2027 tax levy review
The Faribault City Council work session will hear updates from the Rice County Historical Society and the River Bend Nature Center. It will also receive a status report on the utility billing software conversion. Finally, the council will review the preliminary 2027 tax levy.
- Rice County Historical Society update
- River Bend Nature Center update
- Utility billing software conversion update
- 2027 preliminary tax levy review
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City Council Work Session
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Public Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
A. Rice County Historical Society Update - David Nichols, Executive Director
B. River Bend Nature Center Update- Brad Bourn, Executive Director
C. Utility Billing Software Conversion Update
D. 2027 Preliminary Tax Levy Review
3. Future Discussion
4. Adjournment
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission Work Session
Discussion of Data Center Performance Standards
The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on July 20, 2026. Commissioners will discuss data center performance standards. The agenda also includes routine business and future discussion items.
- Data Center Performance Standards – discussion item
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HONESTY ▪ RESPECT ▪ DEDICATED ▪ VISIONARY ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY
Planning Commission Work Session
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Public Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
A. Data Center Performance Standards
3. Routine Business
4. Future Discussion
5. Adjournment
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider plat, variance, and conditional use permit
The Faribault County Planning Commission will consider approving a preliminary and final plat, a variance, and a conditional use permit for a residential care facility. The meeting agenda lists several resolutions for these items but no requests or discussion items.
- Approve Preliminary and Final Plats for Cavalry Hill Commons
- Vacate portion of Cavalry Drive at 3105 Hwy 60 W
- Approve Variance for 1116 4th Ave NW and 500 12th St NW
- Approve Conditional Use Permit for Residential Care Facility at 3105 Cardinal Ave
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HONESTY ▪ RESPECT ▪ DEDICATED ▪ VISIONARY ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Public Hearings
A. Cavalry Hill Commons/3105 Hwy 60 W and 3305 Hwy 60 W - Preliminary and Final
Plat; Vacation; Variance
1 Ordinance 2026-XX Vacate a Portion of Cavalry Drive at 3105 Hwy 60 W
2 Resolution 2026-XXX Approve the Preliminary and Final Plats for Cavalry Hill
Commons
3 Resolution 2026-XXX Approve a Variance for Cavalry Hill Commons
B. Resolution 2026-XXX Approve a Conditional Use Permits for a Residential Care Facility
at 3105 Cardinal Ave
C. Resolution 2026-XXX Approve a Variance for 1116 4th Ave NW and 500 12th St NW
5. Requests to be Heard - NONE
6. Items for Discussion - NONE
7. Routine Business - NONE
8. Board & Commissions Updates & Reports
9. Adjournment
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🌐 County-level context (Faribault County)
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Traffic fatalities3 (2024)
Business establishments379 (3,758 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (218 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy15.9% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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1,484
Recorded votes
6
Permitted housing units
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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