Becker meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Becker City Council to weigh 122nd Street road work, TIF analysis for apartment project

The Becker City Council will consider approving road improvements on 122nd Street and a professional services agreement for tax increment financing (TIF) analysis at its Aug. 5 meeting, according to the published agenda. No decisions were made in the past two weeks; the only meetings were agenda-only, and minutes have not yet been published.

City Council agenda (Aug. 5)

The council is set to consider several resolutions and pay requests:

• **Resolution 26-70** would approve 122nd Street road improvements, awarding the bid to Wruck Excavating at a cost not to exceed $21,755 (including a 10% contingency). Becker Township would share 50% of the cost.
• **Resolution 26-69** would approve a professional services agreement with Northland Securities for TIF analysis related to a proposed 56-unit apartment building near Becker Furniture World.
• **Resolution 26-71** concerns the Fossum Fields Third Addition Revised Development Agreement.
• **Partial Pay Request No. 2** for $190,811.11 to Capital Paving for the 2026 Streets Project.
• **Partial Pay Request No. 1** for $461,946.65 to Capital Paving for the 2026 Edgewood Street Improvements Project.

These items are listed on the agenda and have not yet been voted on.

Planning Commission (July 27)

The Planning Commission met July 27 for a largely procedural session. The agenda included approval of minutes from June 29, 2026, and an open forum for public comments (up to five speakers, three minutes each). No new public hearings or substantive items were listed.

Executive session canceled

The City Council executive session originally scheduled for Aug. 5 was canceled due to lack of agenda. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Coming up

• **Economic Development Authority** – Aug. 10. The EDA will discuss city-owned property, including a potential sale to B&B Towing, and receive an update on the housing study. A presentation on the housing study is expected Aug. 18 or Sept. 1. The agenda also includes a monthly market update for the 55308 zip code and planning updates on the Country Lumber One plat and Fossum Fields Third Addition.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available through the city's official channels.

Becker City Council to vote on Country Lumber One subdivision, code rewrite Tuesday

The Becker City Council will decide Tuesday whether to approve a preliminary and final plat for the Country Lumber One subdivision, a proposal that would divide 6.47 acres along Bank Street and U.S. Highway 10 into three lots. The council is also scheduled to vote on a comprehensive rewrite of the city code and an agreement with the City of Monticello.

Planning Commission considers subdivision, outcome pending

The Planning Commission held a public hearing June 29 on the Country Lumber One preliminary plat (Resolution PC 26-09) and final plat (Resolution PC 26-10). The agenda included several conditions: a clean title must be obtained before the city signs the final plat; future development plans must be reviewed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and storage buildings that sit across the proposed lot line must be removed by September 30, 2026. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so the commission's recommendation is not yet known.

City Council agenda for July 7

The council will consider two resolutions approving the Country Lumber One preliminary and final plat (Resolutions 26-60 and 26-61). If approved, the subdivision would create three lots on the parcel. The same conditions from the Planning Commission hearing apply.

Also on the agenda:

• **Ordinance No. 303** – A measure to repeal and replace the entire Becker City Code. No details on the replacement text were provided in the agenda summary.
• **Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Monticello** – To be authorized under Resolution 26-63. The purpose of the MOU was not specified.
• **Donations** – The council will vote on accepting donations via Resolution 26-62. Amounts and donors were not listed.
• **Service agreement with Summit Fire Protection** – A contract for fire protection services, details not included in the agenda.

All items are set for a single meeting beginning at the council's usual time and location.

Coming up

• **City Council** – July 7, 2026, to act on the Country Lumber One plat, city code repeal/replacement, Monticello MOU, donations, and Summit Fire Protection agreement. Agendas and meeting packets are available on the city website.
• Any additional meetings or hearings will be posted on the city's official calendar.