Delano meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Delano council agendas weighed wastewater budget, permits, and street projects; minutes pending

Delano's City Council had a busy late July, with agendas covering the 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Budget, two conditional use permits, and a look ahead to 2027 street and utility improvements. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so what was actually decided remains unconfirmed in the public record.

City Council — July 21

The City Council and Economic Development Authority were scheduled to vote on the 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Budget and two conditional use permits. The agenda listed a conditional use permit for building height at 1141 McKinley Pkwy (Tuffy's) and another at 680 Woodland Rd (The Highlands Church). A public hearing was also set regarding the vacation of drainage and utility easements at Maple Knoll 2nd Addition.

Other items on the agenda included a pay request to Juul Underground, LLC for $42,717.23 and a claims listing for July 8–21, 2026, totaling $856,858.16. Because minutes are not yet published, outcomes and vote tallies are not available.

Park and Recreation Commission — July 22

The Park and Recreation Commission was set to discuss several park-related items, including the DYBSA Field 9/Central Park Master Plan request, a downtown pocket park at 2nd Street and Bridge Avenue, and the Parks Capital Plan. The agenda also included a review of outstanding items from previous agendas and other business. No minutes are available, so no recommendations or decisions are confirmed.

City Council — July 28

The City Council and Economic Development Authority returned to discuss infrastructure and regulatory matters. The agenda included the 2027 Street and Utility Improvement Project, wetland replacement credit opportunities, and a draft ordinance amending regulations for e-bikes, scooters, and motorized or electric vehicles on trails and sidewalks. The council was also scheduled to review a downtown pocket park recommendation from the Park Board. Minutes are not yet published.

Why these items matter

The wastewater budget and the $856,858.16 claims listing represent significant city spending. Conditional use permits at 1141 McKinley Pkwy and 680 Woodland Rd affect what can be built at those addresses. The 2027 street and utility project and the trail-use ordinance could shape daily life for residents — from road construction to how people get around town. Until minutes are published, residents should treat all of these as proposed or discussed, not finalized.

Coming up

The Delano City Council and Economic Development Authority meet today, August 3, to consider a resolution approving the conditional use permit application for The Highlands Church at 680 Woodland Rd. The agenda also includes a claims listing for July 22–August 4, 2026, totaling $345,342.45. Residents interested in the church permit or city spending may want to attend or follow the meeting record.

Delano roundup: Council to vote on wastewater budget, conditional use permits; recent meeting outcomes pending

Delano residents have a busy stretch of local government activity, with the City Council set to vote on the 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Budget and two conditional use permits at its July 21 meeting. Minutes from three recent meetings — the July 7 City Council, July 13 Planning Commission, and July 14 Spirit of Community Commission — have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 7 (agenda only)

The Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and consider several payments and resolutions:

• **Pay Request No. 7 to Northern Lines Contracting** for West Metro Business Park: $206,094.47
• **Pay Request No. 1 to Northern Lines Contracting** for Sunset Community Park: $151,737.28
• **Bids for the Heritage Center First-Floor Remodel Project**
• **Resolution to move the Fire Department retirement plan to PERA**
• **Claims listing of $2,619,832.95**

Election-related items were also on the agenda. Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known which items were approved or how any votes were cast.

Planning Commission — July 13 (agenda only)

The Planning Commission was scheduled to review two conditional use permit applications:

• **Conditional Use Permit for Building Height at 1141 McKinley Pkwy**
• **Conditional Use Permit at 680 Woodland Rd**

Approval of May 11 and June 8, 2026 meeting minutes was also on the agenda. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Spirit of Community Commission — July 14 (agenda only)

The Commission was set to discuss community events and engagement, including:

• **SQ 150 Committee Report** (Delano Sesquicentennial celebration)
• **National Night Out Update**
• **City Open House idea**
• **Fall Volunteer Fair Event**

No minutes have been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Coming up

City Council — July 21, 2026: The Council and Economic Development Authority will vote on the 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Budget and two conditional use permits — one for building height at 1141 McKinley Pkwy (Tuffy's) and one at 680 Woodland Rd (The Highlands Church). A public hearing is scheduled regarding the vacation of drainage and utility easements at Maple Knoll 2nd Addition. The agenda also includes a pay request to Juul Underground, LLC for $42,717.23 and a claims listing for July 8–July 21, 2026 in the amount of $856,858.16.

Park and Recreation Commission — July 22, 2026: The Commission will discuss the DYBSA Field 9/Central Park Master Plan request, a downtown pocket park at 2nd Street and Bridge Avenue, and the Parks Capital Plan. The agenda also includes review of outstanding items from previous agendas and other business.

Delano City Council to consider Heritage Center remodel bids, discuss cannabis zoning

The Delano City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several items at its July 7 meeting, including bids for the Heritage Center first-floor remodel and a resolution to move the Fire Department retirement plan to PERA. At its June 30 meeting, the council discussed zoning amendments for cannabis sales and other topics, but no votes were taken.

June 30 City Council Meeting (Discussion)

The council discussed zoning code amendments to allow cannabis sales, the request for proposals process for the Cemstone site, and a feasibility study for a 2027 infrastructure and street project. Other discussion items included final payment for the Spirit Park Project and trail alignment negotiations on Lyle Avenue, which involve real estate negotiations for three parcels.

July 7 City Council Meeting (Upcoming)

The council will hold a public hearing and consider the following items:

• Pay Request No. 7 to Northern Lines Contracting for the West Metro Business Park: $206,094.47
• Pay Request No. 1 to Northern Lines Contracting for Sunset Community Park: $151,737.28
• Bids for the Heritage Center First-Floor Remodel Project
• A resolution to move the Fire Department retirement plan to PERA
• Approval of election-related items
• A claims listing of $2,619,832.95

Coming up

• **July 7**: Delano City Council meeting (agenda available online).