Hanover, MN

Hanover Council

Hanover Park Board

The Hanover Park Board will meet to discuss the National Fitness Campaign, a program that could bring outdoor fitness equipment to city parks. The board previously toured all five parks and the new Oakridge View site to consider improvements. This meeting is primarily a discussion of the campaign's potential, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of National Fitness Campaign, which offers grants of $30,000-$60,000 per site for outdoor fitness courts
• Local funding requirement of $160,000-$270,000 per site if the campaign is pursued
• Park tour ideas included a band shelter, conservatory, and community gardens at Settlers Park
• Possible additions at Pheasant Run Park: horseshoe pit, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and curling
• New park at Oakridge View could include horseshoe pit, bocce ball, and shuffleboard courts

Economic Development Authority

The Hanover Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the 2027 preliminary budget, the status of CSAH 19 parcels, and a social media post discussion. The agenda also includes approval of the June 18, 2026 minutes, accounts payable, and financial reports, plus a citizen's forum. The meeting is largely routine, with the budget and property discussions being the main substantive items.

• 2027 Preliminary Budget discussion
• CSAH 19 Parcels discussion
• Social Media Post Discussion
• Approval of June 18, 2026 minutes and financial reports
• DiscoverSTMA website discussion

Hanover Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the Rita Lindenfelser property. The body is also reviewing a landscape plan for a roundabout and a memorandum of understanding for metropolitan planning activities.

• Discussion regarding Rita Lindenfelser property
• CSAH 19 & CR 17 Intersection Improvements Roundabout Landscape Plan
• MOU to Conduct Federally Required Metropolitan Planning Activities
• Approval of total claims amounting to $227,939.56

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board held a tour of Hanover's five parks and the future Oakridge View site to discuss possible improvements. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was discussion-only, with ideas ranging from a band shelter and conservatory at Settlers Park to new trees and a splash pad at Mallard's Landing. The board adjourned unanimously at 7:01 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Hanover Council

The Hanover City Council will approve its consent agenda, including $290,650.92 in claims and several resolutions on fire department donations, finance policy, personnel policy, the Harvest Festival, annual transfers, and personnel action. The meeting will feature a presentation by Hennepin County Commissioner Kevin Anderson, a citizen’s forum, and discussion of the pending cell tower position. New business includes reviewing the Lennar concept plan for Schendel Farm and the site‑plan and improvement agreement for 11070 Lamont Ave, as well as DiscoverSTMA participation.

• Approve claims totaling $290,650.92 (payroll $15,486.42, taxes $5,456.17, other $3,802.42)
• Resolution 07-07-26-46 – Fire Department Donation
• Resolution 07-07-26-47 – Finance Policy Update
• Review Lennar concept plan for Schendel Farm (New Business item a)
• Review 11070 Lamont Ave site plan (Resolution 07-07-26-52) and improvement performance agreement (Resolution 07-07-26-53)

Hanover Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will discuss the Schendel Farms Concept Plan submitted by Lennar, which proposes a mixed industrial and multi‑family residential development with a park. The commission will also consider a public hearing on Bellin Construction variances for 291 and 335 Liberty Drive, and will vote on the 11070 Lamont Ave NE site plan and remodel. Agenda approval, minutes approval, and staff reports will be addressed as routine items.

• Review of Schendel Farms Concept Plan – Lennar (industrial, residential, park)
• Public hearing on Bellin Construction variances for 291 & 335 Liberty Drive
• Approval of 11070 Lamont Ave NE site plan and remodel for condo units
• Approval of agenda and minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting
• Staff reports including water‑treatment bonding bill and sewer capacity study

Hanover Park Board

The Hanover Park Board is meeting to approve the agenda and March minutes, hold an open forum, and continue unfinished business on 2026 events and board goals and priorities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business or specific action items listed for this meeting.

• Unfinished business: 2026 Events
• Unfinished business: Goals and Priorities
• Approval of March 24, 2026, meeting minutes
• Open Forum

Hanover Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will hear a public hearing on Bellin Construction's variance request for properties on Liberty Drive. The commission will also consider a site‑plan and remodel application for 11070 Lamont Ave NE. The meeting includes routine agenda items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and reports.

• Bellin Construction variance request for setbacks on Liberty Drive (public hearing)
• 11070 Lamont Ave NE site‑plan and remodel application
• Approval of agenda and minutes from prior meeting
• Citizen’s Forum and other public hearing items
• Planning commission reports and staff announcements

Hanover Council

The Hanover City Council will consider its consent agenda, which includes approving the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting and authorizing several financial claims that total $402,323.56. Additional consent items are a memorial bench program, personnel actions, and the purchase of table and chairs. The meeting also provides time for a citizen forum, discussion of parking on 4th St NE, and a future council agenda discussion.

• Approve minutes of the April 21, 2026 LBAE and City Council Work Session meeting
• Approve claims totaling $402,323.56 (claims $360,072.32, payroll $24,039.10, P/R taxes & exp $13,257.10, other $4,955.04)
• Approve Memorial Bench Program
• Resolution 05-02-26-32 – Personnel actions
• Resolution 05-02-26-33 – Purchase of table and chairs

Hanover Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning request for the approximately 7.3‑acre Reitzner property on County Road 19. The developer seeks to change the guidance to Commercial and rezone the site to B‑2 Highway Commercial for uses such as a gas station and convenience store. New business includes a discussion of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The agenda also includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes from the March 23 meeting.

• Public hearing on comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Reitzner property (≈7.3 acres) on CR 19
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) policy
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2026 meeting
• Citizen’s Forum

Hanover Park Board

The board approved the amended agenda and the February 24 minutes, both motions carried. No substantive actions were decided. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 24 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (motion carried unanimously)

Hanover Park Board

The Hanover Park Board will meet to discuss unfinished business, including finalizing the 2026 events calendar, continuing the park naming discussion, and setting goals and priorities for 2026-2027. The agenda also includes approval of the February 24, 2026, meeting minutes and an open forum for public input.

• Finalize 2026 events: Egg Hunt (April 18), Kids Night (May 27), Bands in the Park (June 17, July 15, August 19), Pumpkin Decorating (October 24)
• Continue park naming policy discussion
• Set 2026-2027 goals and priorities
• Review and approve February 24, 2026, meeting minutes
• Open forum for public comments

The Hanover Park Board approved its agenda and February minutes, and discussed upcoming events including Spring Park Cleanup Day and an Easter egg hunt with Influence Church. No final decisions were made on park naming or 2026-2027 goals, which will be discussed further at future meetings.

• Approved agenda as amended (motion by Sullivan, seconded by Prairie)
• Approved minutes from February 24, 2026 (motion by Sullivan, seconded by Gross)
• Adjourned at 8:05 p.m. (motion by Schnell, seconded by Gross, unanimous)

Hanover Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application for an accessory building at 1342 Jansen Avenue SE. Staff notes indicate the proposed structure would be a 40‑by‑48‑foot garage with an office, game room and half‑bath, and that it would not burden public facilities or utilities. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes and discuss a draft fence ordinance, though no decision on the ordinance is scheduled.

• Conditional Use Permit application for an accessory building at 1342 Jansen Ave SE
• Draft fence ordinance language presented for discussion
• Motion to move the May 25, 2026 meeting to May 27, 2026
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the Dec. 22, 2025 meeting
• Citizen’s Forum for public input

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board will meet to address unfinished business regarding 2026 events, the park naming policy, and goals and priorities. The board is expected to make decisions on bands and food trucks for upcoming events and discuss a 2026 project list.

• Discussion of 2026 Events, including bands and food trucks
• Review of Park Naming Policy (Chapter 1300)
• Discussion of 2026 project list and goals

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 27 meeting. Members agreed to change the color of the “antique” on the welcome banner to cream. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approve agenda (motion carried)
• Approve minutes from Jan. 27, 2026 (motion carried)
• Change welcome banner color to cream (consensus)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Hanover Park Board

The Hanover Park Board will review three equipment cost proposals for the Oakview Ridge park playground—$64,834 from Midwest Playscapes, $91,958 for Flagship Recreation option 1, and $66,325 for Flagship Recreation option 2—and make a recommendation. The board will also discuss the 2026 budget for park events, select a chair and vice‑chair, consider an open board seat, and address new business items such as banners, a memorial bench program, and the 2026 project list.

• Oakview Ridge playground equipment proposals: $64,834 (Midwest Playscapes), $91,958 (Flagship Recreation option 1), $66,325 (Flagship Recreation option 2)
• 2026 park event budget and selection of bands and food trucks
• Open Park Board seat recruitment
• New business: approval of banners
• New business: memorial bench program

The board nominated Faye Schnell as Chair and Laurel Prairie as Vice Chair, both approved unanimously. The agenda and the November 25, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. The board voted to recommend Option 2 for Oakview Ridge Park, including a canopy pricing and replacing the monkey bars with swizzle sticks, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Nominated Faye Schnell as Chair – approved unanimously
• Nominated Laurel Prairie as Vice Chair – approved unanimously
• Approved agenda amendment – approved unanimously
• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously
• Recommended Oakview Ridge Park Option 2 to council – approved unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 p.m. – approved unanimously