Carver meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Carver Council approves $677,750 design contract for public services facility

The Carver City Council approved a $677,750 contract with Oertel Architects for construction drawing services for the Public Services Facility project at its Aug. 17 regular meeting. The council also approved a consent agenda that included a payment request of $154,171.56 to Valley Paving for street improvements. No other substantive decisions were made; the 2027 budget discussion was carried over to a future meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The council approved a supplemental agreement with Oertel Architects for construction drawing services for the Public Services Facility project in the amount of $677,750. It also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, claims, bond fund transfers, a golf cart ordinance, cell phone policy amendments, and the payment request to Valley Paving. Vote tallies were not provided in the minutes.

The 2027 General Fund Budget discussion was carried over to a future regular meeting.

City Council Work Session

The Council reviewed a market analysis for a five-year fire department pension and wage strategy but took no formal action, deferring it to a future meeting. The first draft of the 2027 General Fund Budget was presented but carried over to the Regular Meeting due to time constraints. No substantive decisions were made.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved its meeting agenda and the July 14, 2026 minutes, both with all ayes. It heard presentations on the proposed Public Services Facility design and the Certified Levee Project's historic kiosk, requesting feedback on kiosk content. No formal decisions were made on these items. The commission also discussed community updates including road projects and historic document retention.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is scheduled to consider final plats for The Enclave at Carver Creek and Summerfield, and to continue reviewing drafted site plan and accessory dwelling unit code sections. The meeting includes routine approval of agenda and minutes. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Carver Council approves $120,500 levee electrical quote, other contracts

The Carver City Council on Aug. 3 approved a consent agenda that included a $120,500 quote for the Carver Levee Improvement Project and a $27,350 quote for the Broadway/Main Electrical Undergrounding Project, along with a $22,038 change order for the 2026 Street Improvement Project. All votes were 5-0.

City Council Regular Meeting (Aug. 3)

The council approved the consent agenda (5-0), which included:

• An Advanced Driving Skills Training Program Agreement with Precision Driving Center of Minnesota (5-0)
• Resolution 139-26 closing certain streets for Steamboat Days 2026 (5-0)
• Change Order #1 for $22,038.00 for the 2026 Street Improvement Project (5-0)
• A quote from Choice Electric for $120,500 for the Carver Levee Improvement Project (5-0)
• A quote from Choice Electric for $27,350 for the Broadway/Main Electrical Undergrounding Project (5-0)

The council also heard a design development presentation for a proposed Public Services Facility. No action was taken; the council will consider authorizing the Construction Drawing Phase at its Aug. 17 meeting.

City Council Work Session (Aug. 3)

The council held a work session and made one decision: it opted not to pursue changes to city code regarding parking commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods. The council also provided feedback on a cell phone policy update and a draft golf cart ordinance; both are scheduled to return for future adoption. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.

Heritage Preservation Commission (Aug. 10)

The commission approved its agenda and the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (all ayes). It heard presentations on the proposed Public Services Facility design and the Certified Levee Project's historic kiosk, requesting feedback on kiosk content. No formal decisions were made on these items.

Coming up

• **City Council Regular Meeting (Aug. 17)** – The council will consider adopting Ordinance 05-2026 on golf cart use, approving payment request No. 1 to Valley Paving for $154,171.56 for the 2026 Street Improvements Project, adopting Resolutions 140-26 and 141-26 for bond fund transfers, adopting cell phone policy amendments, and discussing a design services agreement for a public services facility. Public comment is allowed for items not on the agenda.
• **City Council Work Session (Aug. 17)** – No formal votes or public comments. The council will discuss a 5-year compensation plan for the fire department and the first draft of the 2027 general fund budget, along with reports from the city manager and council members.
• **Planning Commission Meeting (Aug. 20)** – The commission will consider final plats for The Enclave at Carver Creek and Summerfield, and continue reviewing drafted site plan and accessory dwelling unit code sections.

Carver council approves Summerfield development, county road agreement; Planning Commission meeting cancelled

Council greenlights Summerfield development and road improvements

The Carver City Council approved a package of development and infrastructure items at its July 6 regular meeting, advancing the Summerfield residential project and a joint road-improvement effort with Carver County.

The council approved Summerfield rezoning ordinance 04-2026 and preliminary plat resolution 136-26. It also entered an early start agreement with Tollefson Holdings for Summerfield. A grading agreement was approved with Tamarack Land for the Enclave at Carver Creek.

On roads, the council entered a joint powers agreement with Carver County for CSAH 11/40 improvements.

Other approved items included a fireworks display contract for the 2026 Steamboat Days festival, temporary liquor licenses for Steamboat Days, and resolutions for lot splits, property surplus, and election judges.

Council work session covers public safety, development

A July 6 City Council work session included presentations on public safety goals and commercial/industrial development. No votes or formal decisions were made. Several agenda items were moved to the regular meeting due to time constraints, and the meeting adjourned without substantive action.

Heritage Preservation Commission acts on Broadway signs

The Heritage Preservation Commission met July 14 and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for signs at 309 Broadway. The approval requires the sign to match the existing band's background color and Carver script. All items passed unanimously.

Commissioners also approved the agenda and June 9 meeting minutes, appointed Parker as vice-chair, and tabled the preliminary design consultation for 209 4th Street East.

Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 16 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. No minutes were published.

Coming up

July 20 — City Council Regular Meeting: The council will receive a design development presentation for a Public Services Facility. Also on the agenda: a fire training agreement with Tamarack Land - Enclave, LLC for property at Carver County PID 200130105; resolution 138-26 to transfer fund balance and close Fund 430; approval of July 6 work session and regular meeting minutes; and review of the July 2026 claims listing.

July 20 — City Council Work Session: Topics include a golf cart use discussion led by City Attorney Dave Anderson and Administrative Services Manager Brenda Good, a bond rating strategy and strategic plan initiative presentation by Finance Director Lynn Tschudi, and a strategic plan update by City Manager Brent Mareck. No formal actions are scheduled.