Winona public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including public hearings on bluffland and shoreland vegetation rules, several agreements and licenses, and multiple resolutions for projects and purchases. Key decisions include TIF and redevelopment agreements for 60 Main, a 2024 fire engine purchase, and the 2024 sidewalk replacement project.

• Public hearings on amendments to non-native species removal policies in Bluffland Protection Overlay District and Shoreland Zones
• TIF Development Agreement and Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement for 60 Main
• 2024 Fire Engine Purchase resolution
• 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project resolution and feasibility report
• Temporary liquor licenses for Hurry Back Productions and Winona Arts Center

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will hold a discussion on Phase 4 of the Comprehensive Plan engagement. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and other business before adjournment.

• Discussion - Comprehensive Plan Engagement Phase 4
• Approval of Minutes from November 27, 2023

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the 2024 proposed property tax levy and budget, as well as the Visit Winona 2024 budget. Other items include approving massage therapy licenses, a Human Rights Commission appointment, a gambling permit, and a fire captains' bargaining agreement. The meeting also includes a call for a public hearing on hazardous structure assessments and a comment on a community solar garden rate change.

• 2024 Proposed Property Tax Levy and Proposed Budget
• Visit Winona 2024 Proposed Budget
• Call for Public Hearing to Consider Assessing Costs for Removal of Hazardous Structures at 907 E. 6th
• International Association of Fire Fighters Local #575 (Fire Captains) 2023 through 2025 Bargaining Agreement
• City Comment on Proposed Community Solar Garden Rate Change

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed tourist home at 166 E. Mark Street. They will also consider approval of minutes from their November 13, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for an Interim Use Permit for a tourist home at 166 E. Mark Street
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2023

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 20, 2023, with several public hearings and action items. Key decisions include approving brewery licenses for Two Fathoms, LLC, towing agreements with Borkowski Towing for inspections and police, and license agreements and easements for Minnesota Masterpiece Hall. The council will also receive an update on the 60 Main TIF No. 7 and consider equipment replacement for the Aquatic Center.

• Application for on-sale and off-sale brewers licenses for Two Fathoms, LLC
• License agreements and easement for Minnesota Masterpiece Hall
• Agreement with Borkowski Towing for Inspections Department
• Renew police towing agreement with Borkowski Towing
• Aquatic Center equipment replacement resolution

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hold a public hearing on a City of Winona land disturbance activity permit application (including a controlled burn at Howard and a bluff overlay at Bluffside Park), and consider a resolution for denial of an interim use permit for 472 East 10th Street. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2023, at 4:30 PM in City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on City of Winona Land Disturbance Activity Permit Application (Howard Controlled Burn, Bluffside Park bluff overlay)
• Resolution for denial of Interim Use Permit (IUP) for 472 East 10th Street (application by Greg Simpson, USE-359-2023)
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2023, to consider several items including a liquor license for Winona Family Restaurant, an amendment to the mobile food unit ordinance, and multiple plat approvals for subdivisions. The agenda also includes updates to the public comment policy and a telecommunications consultant contract.

• Application for on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license for Winona Family Restaurant
• Amendment to Mobile Food Unit Ordinance
• Plat review and approval for WinCraft Subdivision and Fastenal Headd Annex Subdivision
• Telecommunications consultant proposal with Infinite Green (contract amount not specified)
• Requests for handicapped parking on Sanborn Street and Wabasha Street, and no parking on Fourth Street

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on the Fastenal Headd Final Plat and another on an Interim Use Permit for a tourist home at 472 E. 10th Street. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its September 25, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on Fastenal Headd Final Plat
• Public hearing on Interim Use Permit for tourist home at 472 E. 10th Street
• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2023

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed 2024 liquor license fees and on levy assessments for the 2023 sidewalk replacement, miscellaneous utilities, and South Baker Street reconstruction projects. They will also consider appointments, a temporary liquor license for the Polish Cultural Institute, requests to close Parking Lot #5 and add handicapped parking on West 9th Street, a no-parking zone on Storr's Pond Road, a winter indoor farmers market license agreement, and license agreements for holiday lights on Third Street. Other items include a residual equity transfer, a Minnesota Historical Society grant for Windom Park Historic District guidelines, and the creation of a City-County Ad-hoc Public Safety Working Group.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024 liquor license fees
• Public hearing on levy assessments for the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project
• Public hearing on levy assessments for the 2023 South Baker Street Reconstruction Project
• Request to close Parking Lot #5
• Minnesota Historical Society Legacy Grant for Windom Park Historic District guidelines

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold a public hearing on a host approval for conduit debt for Saint Anne of Winona-Benedictine Health Systems. The council will also consider several temporary liquor licenses, a holiday market request, and a block party request. New business includes an agreement with Anthem Skateshop LLC for skatepark management, a tree grant application, a plat review for St. Croix Annex, and health insurance plan designs for 2024.

• Public hearing on host approval for conduit debt for Saint Anne of Winona-Benedictine Health Systems
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Great River Shakespeare Festival
• Agreement between City of Winona and Anthem Skateshop LLC for skatepark management and operation (2023-2028)
• Plat review for St. Croix Annex
• Authorization to request funding from the State of Minnesota

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will consider approval of minutes from August 28, 2023, review two final plats (WinCraft/Fanatics Subdivision and St. Croix Annex), and conduct a final review of the 2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The meeting includes public hearings and recommended motions on these items.

• Final Plat Review - WinCraft/Fanatics Subdivision
• Final Plat Review - St. Croix Annex
• Final Review of 2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 7 for 60 Main, and consider adopting the 2024 fee ordinance, health insurance plan designs, and ancillary benefits. Other items include liquor license approval, street closures, and several assessment rolls for utilities, sidewalk, and South Baker Street reconstruction.

• Public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District No. 7 for 60 Main
• Proposed 2024 fee ordinance and health insurance plan designs
• Resolution of support for Minnesota Port Development Assistance Program application
• Award contract for Library Tuckpointing Project
• Assessment rolls for 2023 South Baker Street reconstruction and sidewalk replacement

City Council

The Winona City Council will consider adopting the proposed 2024 budget and tax levy, and set a date for public comment. The agenda also includes several routine items such as reappointments, temporary liquor licenses, street closures, and parking changes.

• Proposed 2024 budget and tax levy resolution
• Public hearing date for 2024 budget and levy
• Public hearing on liquor license fee increases
• Temporary liquor licenses for Recreation Alliance and Hurry Back Productions
• 15-minute parking on Sanborn and Wabasha Streets; handicapped parking on Dacota Street

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will meet to review a proposed development at 60 Main for consistency with the city's comprehensive plan, and consider an exemption for non-native species removal in Blufflands, NSA, and Shorelands. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from August 14, 2023, and other business.

• Review for consistency with City Comprehensive Plan: 60 Main
• Exemption for non-native species removal in Blufflands, NSA and Shorelands
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2023

The Commission approved a resolution finding the 60 Main hotel and apartment project consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. It also approved ordinance changes to streamline the removal of non-native species in protected lands. Both items now move toward further city approvals.

• Approved resolution for 60 Main project consistency with Comprehensive Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance changes for non-native species removal review process (Unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several items including a development agreement with Anova, support for demolition of a building by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and a donation for a bicycle skills park. Other business includes appointments, event licenses, and street closures.

• Anova Development Agreement (TIF 8) – resolution to adopt
• Support for demolition of a building by Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority
• Donation of funding for Bicycle Skills Park – resolution to accept
• Set date for public hearing to levy assessments for unpaid charges
• Boathouse LLC lease agreement for Boathouse Cafe

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an Interim Use Permit for a tourist home at 876 E. 8th Street. They will also receive an update on the 60 Main Project in downtown Winona and review the 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes approval of minutes from July 24, 2023.

• Public hearing for Interim Use Permit at 876 E. 8th Street tourist home
• Update on 60 Main Project downtown Winona
• Review of 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

The Commission approved an Interim Use Permit for a short-term rental property to bring it into compliance with city regulations. Members also received updates on the 60 Main Project and the 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program.

• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for tourist home at 876 E. 8th Street (Unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including liquor licenses, street closures, and a sublease termination. Key decisions include introducing ordinances on cannabis use in public spaces and amending the railroad area, as well as awarding a contract for the Well No. 19 maintenance project.

• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 62 to regulate cannabis use in public spaces
• Proposed ordinance amending the railroad area (Front Street) use
• Award contract for Well No. 19 maintenance project (dollar amount not specified)
• Termination of McKenzie’s at Westfield sublease agreement
• Request for stop signs at 7th Street and Hilbert Street intersection

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a tourist home at 1191 Gilmore Valley Road. They will also consider approving the minutes from their July 10 meeting.

• Public hearing for IUP at 1191 Gilmore Valley Road
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023

The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding a tourist home IUP at 1191 Gilmore Valley Road. Following the hearing, the commission voted unanimously to approve the IUP.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved IUP for tourist home at 1191 Gilmore Valley Road (Unanimous)

Special City Council Meeting

The Winona City Council and County Board will hold a joint informational session to discuss mental health services available in the community. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Joint informational session with Winona County Board of Commissioners
• Discussion of mental health services in the community
• Presentation titled 'Mental Health Collaborative Presentation 7.19.23.pdf'

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 8 for Anova. Other items include reappointments to the Heritage Preservation Commission, a sidewalk license agreement for Muddled Thyme, and approval of the Big Muddy Brew 'n Que event. The council will also consider rejecting a bid for the airport fencing project, awarding a contract for Masonic Temple HVAC upgrades, renewing the WSU transit agreement, and several grant applications.

• Public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District No. 8 for Anova
• License agreement for tables and chairs at 75 W 3rd Street (Muddled Thyme)
• Reject bid for Terminal Area Fencing Project at Winona Airport
• Award contract for Masonic Temple HVAC System Upgrades
• Renewal of Winona State University Transit Service Agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an interim use permit (IUP) for Mark Brewster at 718 West Wabasha. They will also review a proposed TIF district at 1101 East Eighth Street for consistency with the city's comprehensive plan. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Public hearing on interim use permit for 718 West Wabasha (718 West 7th Street)
• Review of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district at 1101 East Eighth Street for comprehensive plan consistency
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2023

The Commission approved the expansion of the Riverbend Industrial District TIF to support the rebuilding of Anova after a 2022 fire. An interim use permit for a short-term rental was also approved.

• Approved interim use permit for rental at 718 West Wabasha Street (Unanimous)
• Approved consistency with Comprehensive Plan for 1101 East Eighth Street TIF expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items including a temporary liquor license, a street closure request, and contracts for the 2023 sidewalk project and professional services for phosphorus removal at the wastewater treatment plant. They will also consider a software contract with Winona County and a transit grant application.

• Temporary on-sale liquor license for the Recreation Alliance of Winona
• Award contract for 2023 Sidewalk Project
• Authorization for professional services for SEH, Inc. to design phosphorus removal at Winona Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Records Management System and Computer Aided Dispatch software contract with Winona County
• Transit grant application

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an Interim Use Permit for a tourist home at 816 W. 5th Street. The meeting also includes approval of the June 12, 2023 minutes and other business.

• Public hearing for Interim Use Permit at 816 W. 5th Street for a tourist home
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a tourist home at 816 W. 5th Street. Commissioners also discussed the inclusion of homelessness and affordable housing language in the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved short-term rental IUP at 816 W. 5th Street (Unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider introducing an ordinance to rezone Masterpiece Hall from R-3 to MU-DC. The agenda also includes numerous routine approvals such as liquor license renewals, street closure requests, and other permits. Several items involve authorizing bids for an airport fencing project and transfers from the facility fund.

• Public hearing and ordinance introduction for Masterpiece Hall rezoning (R-3 to MU-DC)
• Liquor license and mechanical device renewals for 2023
• Street closure requests for Morgan's Jewelers (3rd Street), Poot's Tavern (Carimona Street), and Katie's Place
• Authorization to advertise bids for airport fencing project
• Transfers from facility fund for park damages

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan review for a property at 1731 West 5th Street. They will also approve minutes from the May 22, 2023 meeting.

• Site plan review for 1731 West 5th Street
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan review for 1731 West 5th Street with staff conditions. The approval includes requirements for easements regarding stormwater conveyance and fence construction.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 1731 West 5th Street with staff conditions (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the proposed 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project and its preliminary assessment roll. The agenda also includes numerous license renewals, street closure requests, and agreements for airport maintenance, watershed planning, and a tree/brush dump site.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project and preliminary assessment roll
• Renewal of club, wine, tap room, and off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for 2023
• License agreement with Winona Boathouse Association for 2023-2028
• Agreement for state aid for airport maintenance and operation
• Contract for Winona Tree and Brush Dump Site operator for 2023-2028

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Masterpiece Hall from R-3 to MU-DC. They will also discuss a comprehensive plan section review, including land use, parks, transportation, and transformative projects. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 8, 2023.

• Public hearing on rezone request for Masterpiece Hall from R-3 to MU-DC
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan section review with multiple attachments on land use, parks, transportation, and transformative projects
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving a rezone request from R-3 to Mixed Use-Downtown Core (MU-DC) for lots west of the proposed Minnesota Masterpiece Hall. The commission also held a discussion regarding the land use, parks and recreation, and influential projects sections of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezone request from R-3 to MU-DC for lots west of proposed Minnesota Masterpiece Hall (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project and various labor service memorandums of agreement. The agenda also includes requests for liquor licenses and a street closure on East Wabasha Street.

• 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project recommendation and feasibility report
• Memorandum of Agreement for Law Enforcement Labor Services Local #261
• Memorandum of Agreement for Law Enforcement Labor Services Local #75
• Memorandum of Agreement for Teamsters Local No. 120
• East Wabasha Street closure request for Sandlot Baseball

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will meet to consider the final plat for the Winona Mall Third Subdivision, review sections of the Comprehensive Plan, and discuss a bylaw amendment to change the meeting start time. The agenda also includes approval of the April 24, 2023 minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on Winona Mall Third Subdivision Final Plat
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan sections: Economic Development, Environment & Sustainability, Heritage Preservation, Housing
• Bylaws amendment to change Planning Commission meeting start time
• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2023

The Commission unanimously approved the Winona Mall Third Subdivision Final Plat, which will create a separate lot for a new school use. Commissioners also reviewed four sections of the Comprehensive Plan (Economic Development, Environment & Sustainability, Heritage Preservation, and Housing & Neighborhood) and discussed potential amendments. The meeting time was kept at 4:30 p.m.

• Approved Winona Mall Third Subdivision Final Plat (unanimous)
• Kept Planning Commission meeting start time at 4:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: Garvin Heights from R-1 to R-1.5 and 210 Ben Street from I-1 to MU-N. The council will also consider a new three-year bargaining agreement with the firefighters' union, a license agreement with Bird Rides for shared scooters, and an amendment to the employee handbook adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday.

• Garvin Heights rezoning from R-1 to R-1.5
• 210 Ben Street rezoning from I-1 (Light Industrial) to MU-N (Mixed Use-Neighborhood)
• 2023-2025 bargaining agreement with IAFF Local #575 (Firefighters)
• License agreement with Bird Rides for shared scooters
• Employee handbook amendment adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will discuss sections of the Comprehensive Plan, including goals for accessible government, arts and culture, community services, and downtown/riverfront. They will also consider amending their bylaws to change the meeting start time. The agenda includes approval of the April 10, 2023 minutes.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan sections 1-4
• Review of Accessible Government Goals for Interim Report
• Review of Arts Culture Goals for Interim Report
• Review of Community Services Goals for Interim Report
• Bylaws amendment to change meeting start time

The Commission reviewed several sections of the Comprehensive Plan, including Accessible Government, Arts and Culture, and Downtown and Riverfront, but took no formal action on these items. A proposal to amend the bylaws regarding the meeting start time was tabled.

• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled bylaws amendment regarding meeting start time (7-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Board of Adjustment decision regarding Whitewater Properties LLC. They will also consider approving licenses and agreements for the 2023 Steamboat Days festival, a craft beer tour, and several parades and street closures. Other business includes awarding a contract for the 2023 bituminous mill and overlay project, a professional services contract for airport engineering, and a permanent easement for the Mississippi Riverfront Trail.

• Public hearing on appeal of Board of Adjustment decision – Whitewater Properties LLC/Mitchell Walch
• 2023 Steamboat Days festival agreement and licenses
• Award contract for 2023 Bituminous Mill & Overlay Project
• Professional services contract with TKDA for Winona Municipal Airport engineering services
• Northern States Power Company permanent easement for Mississippi Riverfront Trail

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezone requests: one from I-1 (Industrial) to MU-N (Mixed Use Neighborhood) at 210 Ben Street, and another from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-1.5 (Single-Family Residential with smaller lots) for Johnson and Sco. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on rezone request from I-1 to MU-N at 210 Ben Street
• Public hearing on rezone request from R-1 to R-1.5 for Johnson and Sco
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for two rezoning requests to allow for mixed-use and higher-density residential development. The commission also voted to change its meeting start time to 4:00 p.m.

• Recommended approval to rezone 210 Ben Street from I-1 (Light Industrial) to MU-N (Mixed Use Neighborhood) (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to rezone 0 Garvin Heights from R-1 to R-1.5 to facilitate twin home lots (Unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved moving the Commission's meeting start time to 4:00 p.m. (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several requests for event licenses and street closures. Additionally, the council is scheduled to introduce ordinances regarding parking on Third Street, temporary liquor licenses, and motorized scooter use.

• Temporary On-Sale Wine and Malt Liquor License for Midwest Music Fest
• Habitat for Humanity “Rock the Block” Event License Agreement
• Street closure requests for Lake Park Drive, Minnesota Beethoven Festival, and John Street
• Temporary On-Sale Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses for Minnesota Marine Art Museum
• Ordinance to remove 10 minute parking on Third Street

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed electric franchise agreement with Xcel Energy and consider introducing related ordinances. The council will also review and potentially adopt the final plat for the Walch Subdivision, approve reappointments to two boards, grant temporary liquor licenses, and handle other routine business.

• Public hearing on proposed Xcel Energy electric franchise agreement; council to introduce three ordinances
• Final plat review and resolution for Walch Subdivision
• Reappointments to Board of Adjustment and Board of Gas Examiners
• Temporary on-sale wine and malt liquor licenses for Frozen River Film Festival and Habitat for Humanity
• Premises permit for lawful gambling for Goodview Activity Group

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Walch Subdivision final plat and discuss the Comprehensive Plan Engagement Report. The meeting also includes approval of the January 23, 2023 minutes and other business.

• Public hearing on Walch Subdivision final plat
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Engagement Report
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2023

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for the Walch Subdivision to allow for a lot split. The commission also reviewed a Comprehensive Plan Engagement Report detailing public feedback on housing, transportation, and equity.

• Approved Walch Subdivision Final Plat (Unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will consider several routine licenses and agreements, including liquor and massage licenses, a 5K event, and the farmers market. New business includes a road maintenance agreement with Winona County for CSAH 32, a temporary work easement for the East End Boat Harbor, a prairie restoration cost-share, a grant application for Windom Park design guidelines, and new 2023-2025 labor contracts for firefighters and fire captains. The council will also vote on an operations agreement for Prairie Island Campground and a consent agenda with franchise ordinances and claims.

• Approve on-sale liquor license for McKenzies at Westfield, LLC
• Adopt CSAH 32 maintenance agreement with Winona County
• Approve 2023-2025 labor agreements for Firefighters Local #575 and Fire Captains
• Authorize Prairie Island Campground operations and management agreement
• Adopt MiEnergy Cooperative electric franchise and fee ordinances

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold required public hearings and consider introducing two ordinances for proposed electric franchise agreements with MiEnergy. The agenda also includes several routine approvals, such as licenses, permits, and appointments, as well as new business items like a transit contract extension and participation in an EV Smart Cities program.

• Introduce two ordinances for proposed electric franchise agreements with MiEnergy
• Approve Westfield Golf Club sublease agreement with restaurant
• Approve Winona Transit operating contract extension
• Approve participation in EV Smart Cities program
• Approve locations for SWCD habitat enhancement grant application

City Council

The Winona City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including temporary liquor licenses, parking changes, union contracts, and grant applications. Key decisions include renewing property and liability insurance, approving 2023-2025 labor agreements with AFSCME and Teamsters, and authorizing grant applications for carp control and invasive plant management. The agenda also includes consent items like annexation, building permit fee changes, and creating a Creative Winona Commission.

• Temporary wine and malt liquor license for Cotter Schools
• Extension of Wesley United Methodist Church parking lot lease
• 30-minute parking on Third Street and handicapped parking on Second Street
• Renewal of property and liability insurance for 2023
• AFSCME and Teamsters bargaining agreements for 2023-2025

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 9, 2023, and discuss the Comprehensive Plan Interim Report. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the main item is a discussion.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Interim Report
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023

The commission approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the Comprehensive Plan Interim Report, focusing on housing code enforcement, impervious surfacing, and transportation logistics. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will hold a public hearing on the Shaw annexation petition and consider introducing the annexation ordinance. The council will also vote on several items including appointments, licenses, agreements with Winona State University, fee ordinance corrections, and a proposal from BKV for a public safety facility. Additionally, the council will authorize requests for state bond funding for the Riverfront Trail and the Public Safety Facility.

• Public hearing on Shaw Annexation Petition and introduction of annexation ordinance
• Appointment to the Human Rights Commission
• Massage Therapy License for Shelley Dvorak
• Accept donation from Winona Area Youth Hockey Association for sound system at Bud King
• Fee ordinance correction on building permits

Planning Commission

The Winona Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hold a public hearing on an interim use permit for Winona Outfitters LLC at 1513 Gilmore Valley Road, and discuss future land use map changes. The meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2023, at 4:30 PM in City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing for interim use permit (USE-306-2022) at 1513 Gilmore Valley Road
• Discussion on future land use map changes
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2022

The Commission approved an Interim Use Permit for a tourist home at 1513 Gilmore Valley Road with a capacity limit of six individuals. Members also discussed draft changes to the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map, which remain in draft form until City Council approval.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for 1513 Gilmore Valley Road tourist home with a 6-person limit (Unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Winona City Council will consider several routine items, including liquor licenses, a community garden grant application, and new three-year pay schedules. The most significant items are the proposed 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreements with police sergeants, police officers, and the professional employees association, which the council is expected to adopt via resolutions.

• On-sale liquor license for 2 Brothers Sports Bar and Grill
• Temporary wine and malt liquor licenses for Minnesota Marine Art Museum and Winona Arts Center
• 2023-2025 base pay schedules for city employees
• 2023-2025 agreements with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 261 (sergeants) and Local 75 (officers)
• 2023-2025 bargaining agreement with City of Winona Professional Employees Association