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ZumbrotaMN averageUS Census ACS
Population
3,843
Per-capita income
$39,501
Median home value
$235,800
Bachelor's or higher
34%
Typical home value $334,968 +2.8% yr/yr · +22.4% 5-yr
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

City Council Work Session

Council to discuss preliminary budget and nuisance ordinance

The Zumbrota City Council is holding a work session to discuss the preliminary budget and a nuisance ordinance. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Work Session Tuesday August 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Agenda a. Preliminary Budget Discussion b. Nuisance Ordinance Discussion 4. Adjournment
Thu Aug 20, 2026

City Council

Council to award $796,800 lead service line replacement project

The Zumbrota City Council will consider several resolutions and permits, including awarding a $796,800 contract for lead service line replacement, approving the sale of city-owned property, and granting a temporary liquor license for the Covered Bridge Festival. The council will also review a police camera purchase and approve routine consent items and accounts payable.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting - Thursday August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 7/23/26 Work Session b. Minutes 8/6/26 Regular Meeting 5. Accounts Payable 8/20/2026 (Amundson) 6. Old Business a. Police Chief Oath of Office b. Covered Bridge Festival Event Parade & Street Closure Permit Application 7. New Business a. Liquor License for Covered Bridge Festival b. Police Department Camera Proposal c. Resolution 2026-27- Sale of 550 22nd St d. Resolution 2026-28 Christ Evangelical Subdivision e. Resolution 2026-29 Our Saviors Minor Subdivision f. Resolution 2026-30 Zumbrota Resolution Awarding Project - Lead Service Line Replacement 8. Reports a. Financ …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Economic Development Authority EDA

EDA to hold public hearing on sale of 550 22nd Street

The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider the sale of property at 550 22nd Street, which includes a public hearing. They will also discuss an offer on 525 22nd Street, approve Resolution 2026-27, and receive updates on KB apartments and a CEDA celebration.

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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Agenda 5:30 pm Wednesday August 12, 2026 Zumbrota City Hall – 175 West Avenue 1. Call to Order 2. Amend/Adopt Agenda 3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2026 4. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable 5. Public Hearings a. Sale of 550 22nd Street 6. Old Business a. Approval of Resolution 2026-27 b. CEDA celebration August 19 7. New Business a. Offer 525 22nd Street 8. Reports a. Update – KB apartments 9. Adjourn
Mon Aug 10, 2026

Planning Zoning

Zumbrota planners to hear two church property boundary requests

The Zumbrota Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two church-related land requests: a boundary adjustment for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and a minor subdivision for Our Saviors Church. The commission will also consider adopting the agenda and approving minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting.

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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Monday – August 10th, 2026, 5:30 pm Zumbrota City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Adopt/Amend Agenda 3. Approve Minutes 7.14.2026 Regular Meeting 4. Public Hearing a. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Boundary Adjustment b. Our Saviors Church Minor Subdivision 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Other 8. Adjourn Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Tuesday – July 14th, 2026, 5:30 pm Zumbrota City Hall Present: Chair Tom Steger, Vice Chair Kim Jensen, Commission Members Beverly Weness, Beverly Holzheu, Peter Lawson, Jess Simpson, Deputy City Administrator Myles Robb Absent: Council member Fred Raasch 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 5:30pm. 2. Adopt/Amend Agenda MOTION to approve agenda Jensen, second Weness 6-0 3. Approve Minutes 6.9.2026 Regular Meeting MOTION to approve minutes Weness, second Lawson 6-0 4. Public Hearing a. 308 Main St- Street vacation- Deputy Administrator Robb presented the request to vacate a portion of the alley behind this address. The request is so the property owners can construct a patio in the open space. Robb explained that there are no public utilities in this space and it leads towards a dead end to the north. Future information will be provided at additional meetings. MOTION to recommend approval Jensen, second Lawson 6-0 5. Old Business a. Safebuilt Quarterly Report- Deputy Administrator Robb provided the quarterly report for building permits in the second quarter …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026

City Council

Council to approve $4.4M bond sale for new pool and appoint police chief

The Zumbrota City Council will consider resolutions to approve property tax abatements, authorize the sale of $4.4 million in general obligation bonds (Series 2026a) for the new pool, and formally appoint Tony Pasquale as Chief of Police. The council will also approve routine consent agenda items, including pay requests totaling $236,152.80, and hear reports from staff and council members.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting - Thursday August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 7/16/26 Regular Meeting b. June Cash Sheet c. June Budget to Actual d. V&S Pay Request #1 e. Ebert Pay Request #2 5. Accounts Payable 8/6/2026 (Bucher) 6. New Business a. Resolution 2026-24 Approving Property Tax Abatements b. Resolution 2026-25 Authorizing the Issuance and Awarding the Sale of $4,400,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026a, Pledging for the Security Thereof Tax Abatements and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof c. Resolution 2026-26 A Resolution Appointing Tony Pasquale as Chief of Police for the City of Zumbrota 7. Reports a. Finance, HR Director / P …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

Park Board

Park Board to discuss 2027 budget, ADA bathhouse quotes, and disc golf course

The Zumbrota Park Board will consider approving accounts payable and minutes from June, then take up unfinished business including a pool update, capital planning, and establishing a Parks & Trails Board. New business items include reviewing ADA quotes for a new bathhouse, an exhaust fan request, a disc golf course proposal, and a 2027 budget discussion.

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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2026 ZUMBROTA CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVE AGENDA 3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JUNE 1, 2026 4. APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 5. PUBLIC COMMENT (Individuals may address the Park Board about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the Park Board will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. POOL UPDATE B. CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION C. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKS & TRAILS BOARD D. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. ADA QUOTES FOR NEW BATHHOUSE B. EXHAUST FAN REQUEST C. DISK GOLF COURSE D. 2027 BUDGET DISCUSSION E. 8. REPORTS A. 9. ADJOURN
Thu Jul 23, 2026

City Council Work Session

Zumbrota City Council to discuss 2027 preliminary budget

The City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed 2027 budget and a draft nuisance ordinance. Staff will also provide a progress update on the citywide water meter replacement project.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Work Session Wednesday July 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Agenda a. Preliminary Budget Discussion b. Nuisance Ordinance Discussion c. Water Meter Project Update 4. Adjournment MEMORANDUM DATE: July 23, 2026 TO: Mayor Hammel and Members of the City Council FROM: Brian Grudem, City Administrator RE: City Council Work Session July 23, 2026 Preliminary Budget Discussion Please see the attached preliminary levy and budget documents. Staff plans to hold a budget work session each month for the remainder of the year to review and discuss the proposed 2027 budget in detail. Throughout the budget development process, staff will continue to make revisions and adjustments based on City Council direction. Nuisance Ordinance Discussion City staff has been working with Mike Flaherty and his team to reorganize and update the City's nuisance ordinance to provide clearer enforcement and abatement authority for addressing nuisance properties. We are seeking City Council feedback and discussion on the draft ordinance. Water Meter Project Update Staff will provide an update on the status of the citywide water meter replacement project, including current progress, remaining work, and the anticipated project timeline. FUNDS 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 FUNDS General $1,037,908 $1,064,980 $1,129,473 $1,301,494 $1,395 …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

City Council

Council approves $4M bond sale for new pool construction

The Zumbrota City Council approved several items, including a $4,000,000 general obligation bond for the new swimming pool, a revised peddlers and solicitors ordinance, and contracts for garbage haulers. They also hired a new police sergeant and discussed the upcoming Covered Bridge Festival. The meeting included public comments about water meter fees and a request for a new building inspector.

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CITY OF ZUMBROTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 16, 2026 6:00 P.M. TOWN HALL Mayor Todd Hammel called the Zumbrota City Council to order at 6:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Todd Hammel, Council members Bob Prigge, Kevin Amundson, and Joan Bucher. Absent: Fred Raasch. Others present: City Administrator Brian Grudem, Finance/HR Director Kim Simonson, Deputy City Administrator Myles Robb, Police Chief Pat Callahan, Police Sergeant Stephanie Miner, Police Sergeant Tony Pasquale, Zoey Pasquale, Public Works Director Jeff Meyers, Terry Erredge, Maddie Beyers, Rebecca Kurtz (Ehlers), Connie Groth, Steve Groth, Pete Lawson and four unidentified others. AMENDMENTS/ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION Amundson, second Bucher to adopt the agenda as amended. Approved 4-0-0. PUBLIC COMMENT The public comment opened at 6:03 pm. Connie Groth addressed the Council about her displeasure of being required to install a new meter and reader to avoid an additional monthly reading fee. Grudem reiterated the amount of information which has been available to the public regarding the meter switch out. Pete Lawson was present to ask the Council to consider hiring a new building inspector. He has had difficulty with building a garage and is dissatisfied with Safebuilt’s performance. The public hearing was closed at 6:17 pm. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION Amundson, second Prigge to approve the consent agenda as follows: 4-A. MINUTES – 06/18/2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 4-B. EBERT CONSTRUCTION PAY REQU …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026

Planning Zoning

Commission recommends vacating alley at 308 Main St for patio

The Zumbrota Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of a street vacation for a portion of the alley behind 308 Main St, allowing property owners to build a patio. The commission also reviewed the Safebuilt quarterly report on building permits for Q2 2026 and approved the meeting minutes from June 9, 2026.

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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Tuesday – July 14th, 2026, 5:30 pm Zumbrota City Hall Present: Chair Tom Steger, Vice Chair Kim Jensen, Commission Members Beverly Weness, Beverly Holzheu, Peter Lawson, Jess Simpson, Deputy City Administrator Myles Robb Absent: Council member Fred Raasch 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 5:30pm. 2. Adopt/Amend Agenda MOTION to approve agenda Jensen, second Weness 6-0 3. Approve Minutes 6.9.2026 Regular Meeting MOTION to approve minutes Weness, second Lawson 6-0 4. Public Hearing a. 308 Main St- Street vacation- Deputy Administrator Robb presented the request to vacate a portion of the alley behind this address. The request is so the property owners can construct a patio in the open space. Robb explained that there are no public utilities in this space and it leads towards a dead end to the north. Future information will be provided at additional meetings. MOTION to recommend approval Jensen, second Lawson 6-0 5. Old Business a. Safebuilt Quarterly Report- Deputy Administrator Robb provided the quarterly report for building permits in the second quarter of 2026. 6. New Business 7. Other 8. Adjourn MOTION to adjourn Jensen, second Simpson 6-0
Tue Jul 14, 2026

Economic Development Authority EDA

Zumbrota Planning Commission to consider street vacation at 308 Main St

The Zumbrota Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed street vacation at 308 Main St. They will also review the Safebuilt quarterly report and approve minutes from the June 9 meeting.

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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Tuesday – July 14th, 2026, 5:30 pm Zumbrota City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Adopt/Amend Agenda 3. Approve Minutes 6.9.2026 Regular Meeting 4. Public Hearing a. 308 Main St- Street vacation 5. Old Business a. Safebuilt Quarterly Report 6. New Business 7. Other 8. Adjourn
Thu Jun 18, 2026

City Council

Zumbrota Council to vote on utility billing and garbage hauler contracts

The Zumbrota City Council will consider approving a revised utility billing ordinance that adds manual meter reading and paper billing fees, and will discuss a Request for Proposals for a new garbage hauler contract for 2026–2031. The meeting also includes the presentation of the 2025 audit and the approval of several resolutions and ordinances.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting - Thursday June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 6/4/26 Regular Meeting b. Minutes 6/10/26 Work Session c. Budget to Actual Report 5. Accounts Payable 6/18/2026 (Raasch) 6. Old Business a. Ordinance 2026-06 Revised Utility Billing Ordinance b. 2026 – 2031 Garbage Hauler Request for Proposals 7. New Business a. Police Officer Recognition b. 2025 Audit Presentation (ABDO) c. Resolution 2026-19 Leafy State Conditional Use Permit d. Resolution 2026-20 Transfers to Close Out Fund 260 (Golf Course Abatement) and Fund 261 (Grover Abatement) e. Ordinance 2026-10 Revised Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance f. Council Standards of Eng …
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Wed Jun 17, 2026

Economic Development Authority EDA

EDA to discuss sale of 550 22nd Street property and marketing of Tulip Tree

The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority will consider a sale of property at 550 22nd Street, discuss marketing for Tulip Tree, and receive an update on KB apartments. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and financial reports.

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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Agenda 5:30 pm Wednesday June 17, 2026 Zumbrota City Hall – 175 West Avenue 1. Call to Order 2. Amend/Adopt Agenda 3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026 4. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable 5. Public Hearings 6. Old Business a. Tulip Tree Marketing b. Movement of Historical Plaque 7. New Business a. 550 22nd Street Sale b. August Meeting 8. Reports a. Update – KB apartments 9. Adjourn
Wed Jun 17, 2026

Economic Development Authority EDA

EDA approves $1,875 plaque relocation and $50,000 lot sale

The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority held its June 17, 2026 meeting to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and two key decisions: relocating a historical plaque for $1,875 and accepting a $50,000 offer for a city-owned lot at 550 22nd Street. A public hearing for the lot sale is scheduled for July 15, 2026.

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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Minutes 5:30 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Zumbrota City Hall, 175 West Avenue PRESENT: Brian Haugen, Joan Bucher, Victoria Perez, and Bob Hawley. Also present were EDA Director Kurt Meister, Communications Specialist & Account Technician Miranda Raasch. NOT PRESENT: Todd Hammel, Lindsey Raasch, Dave Dahlen 1. Call Meeting to Order – at 5:34 PM by Brian Haugen. 2. Amend/Adopt Agenda – MOTION BUCHER, second HAWLEY to adopt the agenda as written. Carried unanimously. 3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – MOTION BUCHER, second PEREZ to approve the meeting minutes from Wednesday May 13, 2026, as written. Carried unanimously. 4. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable – MOTION HAWLEY, second HAUGEN to approve the monthly financial report & accounts payable from May 2026. Carried unanimously. 5. Public Hearings A. NONE 6. Old Business A. Tulip Tree Marketing – Google ads will begin in July and run through September. B. Movement of Historical Plaque – The plaque is no longer located near Kwik Trip and has begun the process of being placed near the Covered Bridge. Two options were proposed by Public Works with the help of Countryside Lawn and Landscape: Option #1 70 sq/ft pavers $1950 Red iron plaque base roughly $1000 Powder coat $250 Brass plate with location explanation $200 or less $3400.00 Option #2 70 sq/ft concrete $425 Red Iron plaque base roughly $1000 Powder c …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026

City Council Work Session

Zumbrota council discusses garbage hauler competition and budget

The Zumbrota City Council will discuss the structure of commercial garbage collection and review the preliminary 2027 budget, which projects a 19.88% levy increase due to pool construction costs and rising insurance expenses.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Work Session Wednesday June 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Agenda a. Preliminary Budget Discussion b. Garbage Contract Discussion c. Additional Discussion 4. Adjournment MEMORANDUM DATE: June 10, 2026 TO: Mayor Hammel and Members of the City Council FROM: Brian Grudem, City Administrator RE: City Council Work Session June 10, 2026 Preliminary Budget Discussion Please see the attached preliminary levy and budget documents. We plan to hold a budget work session each month for the remainder of the year to review and discuss the budget in detail. Staff will continue to make revisions and adjustments as directed by the City Council throughout the budget development process. Garbage Contract Discussion The Council has discussed the garbage hauling contract on several occasions. During the last Council meeting, various members expressed support for allowing commercial businesses to negotiate directly with any licensed hauler. This approach would undoubtedly increase competition and provide businesses with greater flexibility in selecting a service provider. However, because two Council members were absent from that discussion, I believe it is important to revisit the topic with the full Council during this work session before proceeding with the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. While allowing businesses to contract with any hauler m …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

Planning Zoning

Commission considers cannabis cultivation permit for 16980 445th St

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a cannabis cultivation facility. The proposed site is located in Industrial 1 and would be used for growing plants only, with no retail operations.

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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Tuesday – June 9th, 2026, 5:30 pm Zumbrota City Hall Present: Council Member Fred Raasch, Committee members Beverly Weness, Peter Lawson, Jessica Simpson, Deputy City Administrator Myles Robb, City Administrator Brian Grudem, Police Sergeant Tony Pasqaule Absent: Chair Tom Steger, Vice Chair Kim Jensen, Committee member Beverly Holzheu 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 5:30 pm. 2. Adopt/Amend Agenda MOTION Weness, second Lawson 4-0 3. Approve Minutes 5.12.2026 Regular Meeting MOTION Weness, second Lawson 4-0 4. Public Hearing a. Cannabis Cultivation Conditional Use Permit- MOTION Lawson, second Simpson 4- 0 i. The city of Zumbrota has received an application for a conditional use permit for a cannabis cultivation facility at 16980 445th St. Pursuant the 2024 cannabis ordinance, the city requires that a conditional use permit is granted before it can operate in the city. ii. This facility would be used for growing cannabis plants only. There would be no retail business at this location. Cultivation facilities are only allowed within the agriculture and industrial districts. This location is in Industrial 1. The location also adheres to all minimum buffer zones (schools, daycares, residential treatment facilities, etc.) set by our ordinance. iii. The city of Zumbrota delegates all of its cannabis administration authority to Goodhue County. The county has verified that the applicant has coordinated with them …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026

City Council

Council to consider promotion of Sergeant Tony Pasquale to Police Chief

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a revised water billing ordinance that adds manual meter reading and paper billing fees, and will consider several new business items including the promotion of Sergeant Tony Pasquale to Police Chief, a road closure request for the Zumbrota Drivetrain Family Car Show, and a $54,400 water tower demolition quote from Gaff Industrial, Inc. The council will also discuss extending current hauling agreements and a revised development agreement for Highlands 7th.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting Thursday June 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 5/21/26 Regular Meeting b. Emergency Siren / Covered Bridge Park c. WWTP Rotary Lobe Sludge Pump d. 2026 Lead Line Service Line Replacement Professional Services Agreement 5. Accounts Payable 5/21/2026 (Prigge) 6. Public Hearings/Meetings a. Ordinance 2026-06 Revised Water Billing Ordinance 7. New Business a. Zumbrota Drivetrain Family Car Show Road Closure Request b. Ordinance 2026-09 Establishing Fees for Emergency Protection Fire Services within the City c. Water Tower Demolition Quotes d. Organized Hauling Contract and Commercial Service Direction e. Revised Highlands 7th Development Agreement f. Promotion of S …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026

Park Board

Zumbrota Park Board approves $115K payables, pool demolition set for June 8

The Zumbrota Park Board met on June 1, 2026, and approved accounts payable of $115,001.58. They received updates on the upcoming pool demolition, continued capital planning discussions, and reviewed proposed revisions to a parks and trails ordinance. The board also discussed inviting Ann Thompson to future meetings to begin planning for the 2027 lifeguard season.

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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD Monday June 1, 2026, 6:00 PM ZUMBROTA CITY HALL PRESENT: Board Members Mike Schulte, Aaron Wichmann, Victoria Perez, Kayla Gifford, and Carol Schumann. Public Works Director Jeff Meyers & Communications Specialist, Account Technician Miranda Raasch, & Police Sergeant Tony Pasquale. NOT PRESENT: City Council Liaison Bob Prigge APPROVE AGENDA MOTION GIFFORD, second WICHMANN to approve the agenda with the addition of 7D Lifeguard Discussion for 2027. Carried unanimously. APPROVE MINUTES MOTION SCHUMANN, second PEREZ to approve the meeting minutes from May 4, 2026. Carried unanimously. APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MOTION WICHMANN, second GIFFORD to approve the accounts payable in the amount of $115,001.58. Carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS POOL UPDATE Meyers informed the board that demolition is scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026. CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION Board members and staff will continue to review the documents that Schulte had submitted to the board. PARKS & TRAILS BOARD ORDINANCE Schulte submitted suggested revisions to the proposed ordinance. Discussions will continue at future meetings. LIFEGUARD DISCUSSION FOR 2027 The board would like to invite Ann Thompson back to the board meetings to begin discussions around next year’s pool. NEW BUSINESS NONE REPORTS SCHULTE – Updated the board on a meeting that he, Brian Grudem, and Jeff Meyers had with Beau Kennedy from Go …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026

Park Board

Zumbrota Park Board to discuss pool update and capital planning

The Park Board will meet to review accounts payable and discuss unfinished business. Key agenda items include an update on the pool and a discussion regarding capital planning.

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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD MONDAY JUNE 1, 2026 ZUMBROTA CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVE AGENDA 3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MAY 4, 2026 4. APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 5. PUBLIC COMMENT (Individuals may address the Park Board about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the Park Board will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. POOL UPDATE B. CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION C. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. 8. REPORTS A. 9. ADJOURN
Thu May 21, 2026

City Council

Zumbrota City Council to consider final plat for 5-lot addition on St. Paul Road

The City Council will discuss a final plat for a five single-family home lot development on St. Paul Road. The body is also considering updates to water billing and charter franchise agreements, as well as various city maintenance contracts.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting Thursday May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 5/7/26 Regular Meeting b. Minutes 5/11/26 Work Session c. Watermain Blacktop Repairs d. Abandoned Boat Sale e. Ordinance 2026-05 Rural Service District f. Budget Update g. 2026 Liquor License Renewal 5. Accounts Payable 5/21/2026 (Prigge) 6. New Business a. Three River Community Action Presentation b. Planning Commission Appointments c. Resolution 2026-18 Final Plat for the MTM Addition on St. Paul Road d. Ordinance 2026-06 Revised Water Billing Ordinance e. Ordinance 2026-08 Charter Franchise Agreement f. Resolution 2026-17 Public Safety Dollars g. Set Summer Budget Work Sessi …
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Wed May 13, 2026

Economic Development Authority EDA

EDA approves $50,000 offer for 550 22nd St lot with potential $75,000 counter

The Zumbrota Economic Development Authority (EDA) met to review financial reports, discuss old and new business, and approve actions. Key discussions included marketing initiatives for local attractions, a denied pool grant, and a decision on purchasing a vacant lot at 550 22nd St. The EDA also received updates on local development projects.

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Zumbrota Economic Development Authority Agenda 5:30 pm Wednesday May 13, 2026 Zumbrota City Hall – 175 West Avenue Present: Treasurer Brian Haugen, Asst. Treasurer Dave Dahlen, Committee Member Bob Hawley, Mayor Todd Hammel, Council member Joan Bucher, Victoria Perez, EDA Director Kurt Meister Absent: President Lindsey Raasch, Bob Hawley 1. Call to Order: Brian Haugen called the meeting to order at 5:33pm. 2. Amend/Adopt Agenda: MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED Hammel, Perez 4-0-0 3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2026, MOTION Hammel, second Bucher 4- 0-0 4. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable: MOTION TO APPROVE: Hammel, second Dahlen – passed 4-0-0 5. Public Hearings 6. Old Business a. Tulip Tree Marketing – Google Performance Max Ads. The EDA voted to move forward with the ads, which will start in July. Topics for the ads include Covered Bridge, New Pool, Main Street, Great Schools, New Housing, etc....The EDA was asked by Meister to add to this list if needed. No vote was required. b. Pool Grant – Meister informed the EDA the pool grant was denied by the Blanton Foundation. Meister will continue to search for grants. D. Dahlen added he knows of a person who writes grants for Mayo Clinic, that could overlook future grants. c. Movement of Historical Plaque – Meister shared the historical plaque agenda. Jeff Meyers has laid a concrete pad in the park in preparation for the historical market to be moved to a spot where people will see it …
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Tue May 12, 2026

Planning Zoning

Planning Commission approves final plat for 612 St. Paul Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a final plat submission and selected two new commission members. The body discussed future road assessments and public improvements related to the St. Paul Road project.

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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Tuesday – May 12th, 2026, 5:30 pm Zumbrota City Hall Present: Planning Commission members Beverly Weness, Beverly Holzheu, Council Member Fred Raasch, Deputy City Administrator Robb, Jessica Simpson, Peter Lawson Absent: Chair Tom Steger, Vice Chair Kim Jensen 1. Call to Order Acting Chair Weness called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. 2. Adopt/Amend Agenda MOTION Holzheu, second Raasch 3-0 3. Approve Minutes 4.14.2026 Regular Meeting MOTION Raasch, second Weness 3-0 4. Public Hearing 5. Old Business 6. New Business a. Final Plat- St. Paul Road: Discussion was held regarding the final plat submission from 612 St. Paul Road. Council Member Raasch asked questions about the assessments for a future road as well as other services. Robb explained that a development agreement will be drafted addressing any further public improvements. Currently, there are no plans for the city to make any public improvements on this road. MOTION Raasch, second Holzheu 3-0 b. Planning Commission Member: The Planning Commission received three applications for 2 open spots. After review, the planning commission decided to move forward with Jessica Simpson and Peter Lawson. MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROV AL Weness, second Holzheu 3-0 7. Other 8. Adjourn MOTION Raasch, second Holzheu 3-0 5:49 pm.
Thu May 7, 2026

City Council

Council to decide on police chief hiring process and development agreements

The Zumbrota City Council will discuss whether to post the Police Chief position internally or externally, approve Resolution 2026-16 for unbudgeted transfers related to the Pleasant Avenue project, and consider the Highlands 7th Development Agreement. They will also review chain link fence repair quotes and set a work session on water billing ordinance revisions.

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Agenda Zumbrota City Council Regular Meeting Thursday May 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Amendments/Adoption of Agenda 3. Public Comments: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item of concern. Speakers must state their name and limit their remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on these items but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.) 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Minutes 4/16/26 Regular Meeting 5. Accounts Payable 5/7/2026 (Amundson) 6. New Business a. Posting the Police Chief Position b. Resolution 2026-16 Pleasant Avenue Unbudgeted Transfers c. Chain Link Fence Repair Quotes d. Highlands Development Agreement e. Set a Work Session 7. Reports a. Finance, HR Director / Public Works Director / City Engineer / Library Director / Police Chief / City Attorney / Deputy City Administrator / City Administrator b. Mayor Hammel c. Council members, Prigge, Bucher, Amundson, Raasch 8. Adjournment MEMORANDUM DATE: May 7, 2026 TO: Mayor …
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Mon May 4, 2026

Park Board

Park Board approves accounts payable and campground host compensation

The Park Board approved $8,152.28 in accounts payable and a per-occurrence reimbursement for a substitute campground host. The board also discussed the pool abatement process and the potential for new disk golf signage.

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ZUMBROTA PARK BOARD Monday May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM ZUMBROTA CITY HALL PRESENT: Board Members Mike Schulte, Aaron Wichmann, Victoria Perez, Kayla Gifford, and Carol Schumann. City Council Liaison Bob Prigge, Public Works Director Jeff Meyers, City Administrator Brian Grudem (virtually) & Communications Specialist & Account Technician Miranda Raasch. NOT PRESENT: APPROVE AGENDA MOTION SCHUMANN, second GIFFORD to approve the agenda with the addition of 7D Pickle Ball Court Surroundings and 7E Disk Golf Signage. Carried unanimously. APPROVE MINUTES MOTION WICHMANN, second SCHUMANN to approve the meeting minutes from March 2, 2026. Carried unanimously. APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MOTION WICHMANN, second GIFFORD to approve the accounts payable in the amount of $8,152.28. Carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS POOL UPDATE Grudem informed the board that the City Council approved of the Pool Abatement, and the bids have been accepted. We are currently waiting for the contracts. CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION Board members and staff will continue to review the documents that Schulte had submitted to the board. NEW BUSINESS SUBSITUTE CAMPGROUND HOST COMPENSATION At the March 2025 Park Board meeting, Neal Flotterud requested a discount on his seasonal campsite fees in recognition of stepping in as campground host during time when the current host, Donnie Holst, was away. Based on an estimated six substitutions per season, t …
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Wed Apr 8, 2026

City Council Special

Zumbrota holds public hearing on swimming pool tax abatement

The City Council held a public hearing to discuss a tax abatement bonding scenario to cover a $1,300,000 funding gap for a new swimming pool. The proposed abatement would result in a levy increase, projected at approximately $60 per year for a home valued at $300,000.

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CITY OF ZUMBROTA PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2026 6:00 P.M. TOWN HALL Mayor Todd Hammel called the Zumbrota City Council to order at 6:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Todd Hammel, Council members Bob Prigge, Kevin Amundson, Joan Bucher, and Fred Raasch. Others present: City Administrator Brian Grudem, Finance/HR Director Kim Simonson, Deputy City Administrator Myles Robb , Police Sergeant Tony Pasquale, Police Sergeant Stephanie Miner, Public Works Director Jeff Meyers, Paul Shelstad, Jayne Miller, Pete Grimsrud, Dave Grimsrud, Mike Schulte, Carol Schumann, Troy Ness, Ben Lindquist, Keith Dahl (Ehlers), Scott Goodman, Brian, and Diane Biwer. AMENDMENTS/ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION Amundson, second Bucher to adopt the agenda. Approved 5-0-0. PUBLIC HEARING – SWIMMING POOL TAX ABATEMENT Grudem gave a presentation on the timeline of planning and decision making on the new pool. The current bid on the table leaves a $1,300,000 gap between the referended bonding amount and the funds needed to bill the pool. Multiple scenarios have been examined and narrowed down to the Council approving a tax abatement bonding scenario. Keith Dahl, from Ehlers, explained the process of abatement. In abatement property taxes from selected parcels would be dedicated to the debt service of the abatement. But the result is an increase in the levy. At 6:26 p.m. the public comment portion of the meeting was opened. Those present asked about the impact on taxes. The projected impact …
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🌐 County-level context (Goodhue County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments1,294 (18,951 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,039/mo (59 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy12.3% (low numeracy 21% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$7.1M
Annual budget
$3.3M
Debt outstanding
15
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$7.1M
Spending$7.2M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load

Outstanding debt$3.3M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.515
All kids
0.502
Black kids
0.378

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