Watertown public meetings in 2024
75 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Watertown Planning Commission will consider a site plan review for the property at 701-709 Jefferson Avenue and discuss a proposed cannabis zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a public hearing.
- Site plan review for PID 854610090 at 701-709 Jefferson Avenue
- Watertown Cannabis Zoning Ordinance discussion
- Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public hearing at 309 Lewis Avenue South
The Watertown Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a site plan for converting part of a warehouse at 709 Jefferson Avenue SW into tenant spaces, and also voted 5-0 to recommend a cannabis zoning ordinance amendment. The ordinance would regulate cannabis businesses, including buffer zones from parks and schools, and require conditional use permits. The commission also approved minutes from previous meetings and was informed that Dan Tolsma will start as City Administrator on January 6th.
- Approved amended minutes from July 11, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved minutes from September 12, 2024 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of site plan for 709 Jefferson Avenue SW warehouse conversion (5-0)
- Recommended approval of cannabis zoning ordinance amendment (5-0)
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes a 2025 property assessment contract, employee step movement, superintendent resignation, and tax increment financing discussion at 696 Industrial Blvd. Under new business, they will hold a 2025 Truth in Taxation public hearing to set final budgets. Other items include approval of mobile radios purchase and discussion on public services staffing.
- 2025 Truth in Taxation hearing – final budgets
- 696 Industrial Blvd. – Tax Increment Financing discussion
- 2025 Property Assessment Services Contract
- Public services staffing discussion and interim appointment
- 2024 Mobile Radios RFA Purchase
The Watertown City Council approved the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, budgets for all funds, and final levies via resolutions #2024-58, #2024-59, and #2024-60, all by 4-0 votes. The council also authorized the purchase of mobile radios for the fire department, approved the promotion of Mike Loerhs to interim Public Services Superintendent, and hired Spencer Green as a winter seasonal employee. All decisions were made with unanimous 4-0 votes, with Councilmember Dan Schuette absent.
- Adopted Resolution #2024-58 approving the 2025 CIP (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2024-59 approving the 2025 budgets for all funds (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2024-60 approving the 2025 final levies (4-0)
- Authorized purchase of mobile radios and equipment for fire department (4-0)
- Approved promotion of Mike Loerhs as interim Public Services Superintendent (4-0)
- Approved hiring Spencer Green as winter seasonal employee (4-0)
- Authorized hiring an additional winter seasonal employee (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0)
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session with no specific items listed on the agenda. The meeting consists solely of call to order, roll call, new business (undefined), and adjournment.
Economic Development Authority
The Watertown Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting on December 5, 2024. The primary new business item is a discussion on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the property at 696 Industrial Boulevard.
- Discussion of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for 696 Industrial Blvd.
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 26, 2024, under Mayor Michael Walters and councilmembers Adam Pawelk, Fred McGuire, Dan Schuette, and Kay Thul. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on standard consent items such as wastewater treatment facility payments, tobacco and liquor license renewals, and waste hauler licensing. Two items under new/old business involve certification of delinquent charges for tax collection and a fire department mobile radio replacement request.
- Approve WWTF Pay Applications No 30 (wastewater treatment facility payments)
- Renew 2025 tobacco and liquor licenses, including a 2AM liquor license for Riverside
- Certify delinquent charges for payment with taxes
- Approve 2024 Fire Department mobile radio replacement
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session focused on the 2025 All Budget Workshop. The agenda includes only this single item, a workshop to review and discuss the upcoming year's budget. No other business or decisions are listed.
- 2025 All Budget Workshop
Park & Recreation Commission
The Watertown Park Commission will meet to approve minutes from July, discuss recent park vandalism, receive fall park reports from members, and hear staff updates including a city administrator hiring update. The agenda consists largely of reports and routine business.
- Approve minutes from July 17, 2024 meeting
- Discuss recent park vandalism
- Fall park reports from commission members
- City administrator hiring update
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss a policing contract with the CCSO and funding for a COA senior dinner. The meeting also includes a revised employment agreement for City Administrator Dan Tolsma.
- CCSO Policing Contract
- Revised employment agreement for Dan Tolsma
- Drainage easement approval for 817 Dutchmans Way SE
- COA Senior Dinner funding
- Peddlers permit for Edward Jones
City Council Worksession
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Enterprise Fund and workshop the 2025 enterprise budget. No formal decisions are expected; the session is for review and discussion.
- Enterprise Fund discussion
- 2025 Enterprise Budget Workshop
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting agenda contains only routine procedural items—call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, new business, staff updates, and adjournment. A public hearing is listed but without a specific topic or description. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are identified in the provided agenda text.
- Public hearing listed at 309 Lewis Avenue South, Watertown, MN 55388, but no topic or purpose stated
- No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, or fee changes mentioned
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will discuss and vote on a consent agenda that includes canvassing the 2024 general election vote totals, approving a city administrator employment agreement with Tolsma, entering a legislative services agreement with Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP, and approving payment applications for the Boardwalk project and the sanitary sewer extension project. The meeting also includes adoption of workshop and council minutes, an open forum, and other reports.
- Canvass of 2024 general election vote totals via Resolution 2024-52
- City administrator employment agreement with Tolsma
- Legislative services agreement with Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP
- Payment application 2 for Boardwalk project
- Payment application 1 for Watertown sanitary sewer extension
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session. The agenda includes only call to order, roll call, new business, and adjournment. No specific proposals, rezonings, or contracts are listed for discussion.
- No specific agenda items beyond procedural items.
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business, including retirement of a member, planning for senior events, a senior housing report, updates on grant proposals, and city hall accessibility improvements. No decisions are recorded; items are under discussion.
- Senior Dinner Planning
- Senior Housing Report
- Grant Proposal Updates
- City Hall Accessibility Bathroom Doors
- April 5th Event Westwood
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 22, 2024. They will consider consent agenda items including election judges for 2024 and a prosecution contract with the CC Attorney's Office, then discuss new business such as a property at 696 Industrial Blvd, a public works lot paving change order, and a finalist list for the city administrator position.
- Approval of election judges for 2024
- Attorneys office prosecution contract
- 696 Industrial Blvd RFA (request for action)
- Public Works Lot Paving change order
- City Administrator finalist list
City Council Worksession
The City Council will conduct a work session to review the 2025 Enterprise Budget. The body will also discuss EPA notices regarding lead and galvanized pipes.
- 2025 Enterprise Budget Workshop
- EPA Lead and Galvanized Pipe Notices
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging will meet to review an Age Friendly Grant and a senior housing report. The body will also discuss planning for a senior dinner and receive a Carver County update.
- Age Friendly Grant
- Senior Housing Report
- Senior Dinner Planning
- Carver County Update
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will approve several consent agenda items, including final payment for the 2023 Mill and Overlay project, closeout of the Kieffer Street project, and a first pay application for the Boardwalk project. They will also discuss a project involving Xcel Energy, Hecksel Machine, and the Water Tower. Additional items include a 2025 PERA SVF increase and a sales tax exemption for the wastewater treatment facility.
- Final payment approval for 2023 Mill and Overlay project
- Closeout of Kieffer Street Project
- First pay application for Boardwalk project
- Discussion on Xcel Energy, Hecksel Machine, and Water Tower Project
- Consideration of 2025 PERA SVF increase
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 policing contract with the Carver County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). No other substantive items are on the agenda, which also includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Review and discussion of the 2025 CCSO policing contract (linked PDF provided).
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will consider setting the 2024 preliminary tax levy for collection in 2025, a key financial decision affecting property taxes. Other agenda items include a resolution for PFA water tower funding, approval of Metronet peddler permits, a drainage easement at 821 Dutchman's Way, and paving of the public works lot. The council will also receive updates from the Gather and Grow Food Shelf, Carver County Sheriff's Office, and Fire Department.
- 2024 Preliminary Tax Levy for Collection in 2025
- Resolution 2024-44 PFA Water Tower Funding
- Metronet Peddler Permits (2 permits)
- Approval of Drainage Easement at 821 Dutchman's Way
- Public Works Lot Paving
City Council Worksession
At this work session, the Watertown City Council will discuss and provide direction on the 2024 preliminary tax levy for 2025. No votes are expected; this is a discussion item to guide future budget decisions.
- Discussion and direction on the 2024 preliminary tax levy for 2025
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss new business and staff updates. The agenda includes a review of a request for 696 Industrial Blvd and a public hearing regarding 309 Lewis Avenue South.
- Review of RFA for 696 Industrial Blvd
- Public hearing for 309 Lewis Avenue South
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss the final plat for Wetlands of Watertown and provide direction on the salary range for the City Administrator position. The meeting also includes approvals for street closures and utility pay applications.
- Wetlands of Watertown Final Plat
- Salary range for City Administrator position
- Street closure for WM Homecoming Parade
- WWTF Pay Applications No 27 and No 28
- Employee Handbook update
The Watertown City Council approved the preliminary and final plat for the Watertown Wetlands and vacated the associated drainage and utility easements. The council also adjusted the city administrator salary range to $117,000-$146,116 and extended the application period to October 1, 2024. All motions passed 3-0.
- Adopted Resolution #2024-42 approving preliminary and final plat of Watertown Wetlands (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2024-43 vacating drainage and utility easements per the Watertown Wetlands final plat (3-0)
- Adjusted city administrator salary range to $117,000-$146,116 and extended application period to October 1, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including street closure for WM Homecoming Parade and WWTF pay applications (3-0)
- Approved claims roster as presented (3-0)
City Council Worksession
The City Council is meeting for a worksession to conduct a budget workshop for 2025. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- 2025 Budget Workshop
The Watertown City Council held a work session on September 10, 2024, where Administrative Services Director Michael Sommerfeld presented multiple scenarios for the 2025 budget. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
- Heard 2025 budget scenarios presentation (no vote)
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items including approval of minutes. Under old business, the commission will discuss Senior Dinner Planning and review a Senior Housing Report. No specific decisions or votes are noted on the agenda.
- Senior Dinner Planning under Old Business
- Senior Housing Report (document: SENIOR_HOUSING.DOCX) under Old Business
- Approval of August minutes
The Watertown Commission on Aging approved hiring Tom & Herb to perform at the Senior Dinner on December 3rd, with a donation from Bremer Bank and plans for setup and decorations. They also discussed a senior housing report, noting a projected need for 190 additional housing units by 2040. The meeting was adjourned after routine approvals.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved August 7, 2024 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Tom & Herb to play Senior Dinner on Dec 3 (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will consider awarding bids for a sanitary sewer extension and water tower project. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 27 regular meeting and work session. A social event will follow at the Luce Line Lodge.
- Sanitary Sewer Extension And Water Tower Bid Awards
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will discuss a development agreement and easement vacation for Cove At River Ridge. The body is also deciding on an interim city administrator agreement and an amendment to the 2024 policing contract.
- Cove At River Ridge Development Agreement and Easement Vacation
- Interim City Administrator Employment Agreement for Hanson
- Amendment to 2024 Policing Contract
- Solicitors Permit for Renewal By Andersen
- Street closure for Chamber Trick Or Treat Event
City Council Worksession
The City Council is meeting for a work session to conduct a workshop regarding the 2025 budget. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- 2025 Budget Workshop
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 14, 2024. The council will discuss city administrator recruitment, issues with outdoor storage at 696 Industrial Boulevard, and property owner intentions regarding parking at 104 Madison Street. No votes or decisions are scheduled; only discussions are listed.
- Discussion on city administrator recruitment
- Discussion of issues with outdoor storage at 696 Industrial Boulevard
- Discussion of property owner intentions regarding parking at 104 Madison Street
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will hold a regular meeting with standard agenda items including consent agenda, open forum, and new/old business. No specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda. Meeting minutes are available online.
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging will review a draft of a senior housing project, discuss the WeCab transportation service, and plan for the annual Carver County Cities Commissions on Aging meeting and a senior dinner. Commissioners will also hear reports and update the Rails to Trails table.
- Review draft of senior housing project
- WeCab update by Jim Sandquist
- Plan for Carver County Cities Commissions on Aging Annual Meeting 2024
- Senior dinner planning
- Rails to Trails table update
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will consider consent agenda items including Lions Club donations and pay applications for the wastewater treatment plant expansion, hear an update on that project, and discuss new business such as a combination extrication tool purchase, water tower lettering, and a Central Business District ordinance update. The meeting also includes an open forum and approval of claims.
- Lions Club donations to Rails to Trails and Red Devils Baseball Association
- WWTF Pay Applications No. 25 and No. 26 (wastewater treatment plant expansion)
- Combination extrication tool purchase for fire department
- Water tower lettering project
- Central Business District ordinance update
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No formal decisions are made at work sessions; this is a discussion-only agenda item.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
Park & Recreation Commission
The Watertown Park & Recreation Commission meets to approve June meeting minutes and continue its review of the 2024 Park and Rec Review, Part II. Staff will provide updates. No votes on contracts, ordinances, or spending are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024
- Continued discussion of 2024 Park and Rec Review - Part II document
Planning Commission
The commission will discuss an update to the Central Business District Ordinance. The meeting also includes staff updates and standard procedural items.
- Central Business District Ordinance Update
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will review several infrastructure and development items. Discussions include sanitary sewer extensions, water tower projects, and utility adjustments on Lewis Avenue. The council will also consider the Cove At River Ridge final plat.
- Sanitary Sewer Extension and Water Tower Projects
- Cove At River Ridge Final Plat
- Lewis Avenue Utility Adjustments
- Rock Island Mobile Home Park Site Plan Agreement
- Cellular Tower Lease Agreement
City Council Worksession
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the scope of the 2025 Mill and Overlay Project. No other new business is listed for this meeting.
- 2025 Mill and Overlay Project scope discussion
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging will meet to review the Community Survey Summary and discuss Rails To Trails. The agenda also includes an update regarding the Carver County Community Development Agency.
- Carver County Community Development Agency update with Ryker Andersen
- Review of Community Survey Summary
- Discussion on Rails To Trails
- Fundraising/Booth discussion
City Council Meetings
The council will consider a bid award for the boardwalk and request for quotes regarding fire department extraction tools. The meeting also includes updates from the Carver County Sheriff's Office and the Watertown Fire Department. Several consent agenda items, including river restoration payments and street use requests, are up for approval.
- Boardwalk bid award
- Fire Department extraction tool request for quotes
- Grove Street hockey rink lighting
- Crow River Bank Restoration Pay App 5
- St. Paul's Nite To Unite street use request
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session focused on an elections discussion. No other specific business items are listed for this meeting.
- Elections discussion
Park & Recreation Commission
The Watertown Park Commission will review minutes from February 21 and April 17, 2024. The commission will also begin part one of the 2024 Park and Recreation Review.
- Approval of February 21, 2024, minutes
- Approval of April 17, 2024, minutes
- 2024 Park and Recreation Review - Part 1
Planning Commission
The Watertown Planning Commission will review meeting minutes from January 11 and May 9, 2024. The agenda also includes consideration of the Cove At River Ridge Final Plat and the Spring Mill Concept.
- Cove At River Ridge Final Plat
- Spring Mill Concept
- Approval of January 11, 2024 minutes
- Approval of May 9, 2024 minutes
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council will review the draft 2023 annual financial report and audit presentation. The council will also consider a joint powers agreement with the Carver County Sheriff's Office.
- Review of 2023 Draft Annual Financial Report and Audit Presentation
- Joint Powers Agreement with Carver County Sheriffs Office
- Crow River Bank Restoration Pay App 4
- Maintenance Worker I job description reclassification
- Xcel Easements
City Council Worksession
The City Council will review the 2023 audit presentation and draft annual financial report. This worksession includes presentations of the city's 2023 audit documents.
- 2023 Audit Presentation
- 2023 Draft Annual Financial Report
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging will review initial data and trends from a community survey to identify focus areas. Members will also discuss hosting a senior dance and dinner in 2024, including fundraising strategies. The meeting includes updates from Carver County Public Health and local community education programs.
- Review of community survey data trends and focus areas
- Discussion of hosting a senior dance and senior dinner in 2024
- Planning for event fundraising and donations
- Welcome for Carver County Public Health representatives
- Updates on Community Ed and Carver County Library programs
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss the purchase of a fire engine chassis and review several consent items. The meeting includes updates from the Fire Department, Elections, and the Carver County Sheriff's Office.
- Purchase of fire engine chassis
- Approval of 2024 fire contracts
- Kieffer Street Pay App No. 1
- WWTF Pay Application No. 24
- DISH easement agreement
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session focused on a tour of the Fire Department and a ladder truck. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Fire Department and ladder truck tour
Park & Recreation Commission
The Watertown Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to review the 2024 Park and Rec Review Part II and receive staff updates. The agenda also includes approval of the June 20, 2024 minutes. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed.
- Review of 2024 Park and Rec Review - Part II
- Approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Staff updates
City Council Meetings
The City Council will review several administrative items including business licenses and seasonal hires. The meeting includes a presentation on the state of the library and discussions regarding infrastructure and equipment.
- Boardwalk Rehab Project
- Purchase of a John Deere Tractor
- Forest Hills 6th Easement Vacation
- State St NW closure for tree removal
- Licenses for OG Pizza Trailer, tobacco, and temporary liquor
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the replacement of a Watertown Fire Department engine. No other new business is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding WFD Replacement Engine
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider final plats for two development projects. The body will review the Wetlands of Watertown and the Cove at River Ridge proposals.
- Final plat for Wetlands of Watertown
- Final plat for Cove at River Ridge
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss new business, including presentations from Carver County Public Health representatives. The commission will review community survey responses and consider potential 2024 events such as a senior dance and senior dinner. Updates will be provided on Community Education, the Carver County Library, and Watertown staff. The meeting includes standard procedural items like adopting the agenda and approving minutes.
- Carver County Public Health representatives Emmanuel Ngabire and Samantha Downs to present
- Review of community survey answers (Questions 1-4 and write-in responses)
- Discussion of 2024 event possibilities: Senior Dance and Senior Dinner
- Community Education update, including classes for seniors
- Carver County Library update
City Council Meetings
The City Council will review several items including sewer extension project MOUs and public services job descriptions. New business includes discussions regarding the Tuscany Lift Station Generator and 2024 Pavement Maintenance Projects.
- Tuscany Lift Station Generator
- 2024 Pavement Maintenance Projects
- Sewer Extension Project MOUs
- Kubota Tractor Surplus Equipment
- Public Services Job Descriptions and Loehrs Promotion
City Council Worksession
The City Council will hold a work session including a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF). No other business or legislative actions are listed on the agenda.
- Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) tour
Park & Recreation Commission
The Watertown Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the 2024 Parks Survey and receive updates from staff. The agenda is otherwise light, with no votes or detailed proposals listed beyond these discussion items.
- Discussion of 2024 Parks Survey
- Staff updates
City Council Meetings
The City Council will review several operational items, including the disposal of surplus equipment and community programming. The body is also discussing maintenance for the fire station and the acquisition of a bucket truck.
- 2024 Fire Station Maintenance
- Purchase or review of a Bucket Truck
- Surplus equipment disposal: 1997 Ladder Truck, chainsaws, sprayer, and snow blower
- WWTF Pay Application No. 23
- 2024 Community Programming
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a worksession to discuss family focused housing. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding family focused housing
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss its role and responsibilities, and to develop a process for new ideas. The commission will also review community survey responses and receive updates from Community Ed, the Carver County Library, and Watertown staff. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.
- Discuss role of the commission in relation to responsibility
- Process for new ideas, including data and implementation steps
- Community survey responses review
- Community Ed update
- Carver County Library update
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to discuss new pickleball courts and safety improvements at Highland Park. The agenda also includes approvals for temporary liquor licenses and 2024 seasonal employees.
- Pickleball Courts 3 and 4 at Hockey Rink
- Highland Park Batters Eye and safety improvements
- Temporary liquor licenses
- 2024 seasonal employees
- Firefighter badge pinning ceremony
City Council Worksession
The agenda for the March 26, 2024, work session contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.
Park & Recreation Commission
The Watertown Park & Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss new business, including a tour of Highland Park and a cleanup effort associated with Rick Johnson. The agenda also includes updates from staff and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.
- Highland Park tour and Rick Johnson clean-up discussion
- Staff updates
- Call to order and roll call
- Adjournment
City Council Meetings
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the closure of an SCDP grant. The body will also discuss infrastructure projects including pavement management and drainage improvements.
- SCDP Grant Closure public hearing
- 2024 Pavement Management
- Kieffer Street Drainage Improvement
- Grove Avenue Hockey Rink Lighting Project
- Tuscany Lift Station Generator
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 goals for the City Administrator. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of 2024 City Administrator goals
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, then discuss new business including the WeCAB program and commission terms. They will also plan community surveys, formal communication with the council, and decide how to determine which events to support and their priority focus areas like health, wellness, transportation, and housing.
- WeCAB program discussion
- Commission terms and attendance requirements
- Community survey planning
- Formal communication to council and community (annual, bi-annual)
- Priority focus areas: health, wellness, transportation, housing
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to discuss new and old business, specifically focusing on the 2024 Republic Services contract renewal. The meeting also includes a review of claims and a consent agenda.
- 2024 Republic Services Contract Renewal
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to conduct regular business, including the approval of the agenda and consent items. The meeting includes an open forum for public comment and a review of claims.
- Consent agenda discussion and approval
- Review of claims
Economic Development Authority
The Watertown Economic Development Authority will review an EDA appointment and select 2024 officers. The meeting also includes discussion of the 2024 CGPI Grant Application.
- EDA Appointment
- Selection of 2024 Officers
- 2024 CGPI Grant Application
Park & Recreation Commission
The Watertown Park Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, electing 2024 officers, and making commission appointments. They will also receive updates on the Hockey Rink Pickleball Project and hear staff updates.
- Elect 2024 officers
- Parks Commission appointments
- Hockey Rink Pickleball Project discussion
- Approve minutes from July 19, 2023
City Council Meetings
The Watertown City Council is meeting to review several municipal improvement projects. The agenda includes discussions on fire station upgrades, park enhancements, and street drainage.
- 2024 Fire Station Improvements
- Kieffer Street Drainage Improvements
- Highland Park Improvements
- Grove Street Hockey Rink Lighting
- Boardwalk and Fence Replacement
City Council Worksession
The Watertown City Council is holding a work session to discuss a water tower property and project. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding water tower property and project
Commission on Aging
The Watertown Commission on Aging is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, review the RFA Treasurer's report, discuss a community survey including its cost breakdown, and engage in commission planning for the year. The agenda includes several documents for review, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.
- Review of RFA Treasurer Report
- Discussion of Community Survey and cost breakdown
- Commission planning for 2024
- Approval of minutes from August 2, 2023 and November 1, 2023 meetings
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss a 2024 fee schedule amendment and the approval of a mobile food unit for Elephant Joe's Coffee. The body is also reviewing requests for a bucket truck and a batwing mower.
- 2024 Fee Schedule Amendment
- Mobile Food Unit - Elephant Joe's Coffee
- Purchase of a Bucket Truck
- Purchase of a Batwing Mower
- LMC Grant Navigator Funds Application Approval
City Council Worksession
The agenda for this worksession contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific business items or decisions are listed for discussion.
Planning Commission
The Watertown Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Spring Mill Preliminary Plat. The commission will also review minutes from December 14, 2023, and determine 2024 officers.
- Review of Spring Mill Preliminary Plat
- Election or appointment of 2024 Officers
- Approval of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss a preliminary plat for Cove At River Ridge and a request for quotes for a Batwing Zero Turn Mower. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering various administrative resolutions, fee schedules, and property purchases.
- Cove At River Ridge Preliminary Plat
- Resolution for water tower property purchase
- 2024 Fee Schedule
- Request for quotes for Batwing Zero Turn Mower
- Resolution for 2024 Firefighter PERA increase
City Council Worksession
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss an organizational statement and resolution. The body will also review matters regarding tree trimming.
- Organizational statement and resolution discussion
- Tree trimming