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Council approves South Shores development variance

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 3, 2026

Council Delays Downtown Restroom Project

The City Council directed staff to move the proposed downtown public restroom project to a future year and include $10,000 in the next 2027 budget draft for future planning. Taxable estimated market values increased 5.31% from 2026, and the council reviewed major capital projects and the 10-year levy outlook.

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Council adopts 1,000-foot residency restriction

The City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance creating a 1,000-foot buffer around schools, licensed daycares, parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, and certain adult residential facilities for predatory offender residences. The Council also approved a five-year residential refuse and recycling contract with Republic Services beginning January 1, 2027, and accepted a $30,000 grant for stormwater retrofit work.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Council advances offender residency limits

The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance creating 1,000-foot residency buffers for predatory offenders around locations such as schools, daycares, parks, playgrounds, beaches, sports facilities, and nursing homes. A second reading and possible adoption was scheduled for July 20, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council advances wastewater upgrade plan

The Council unanimously approved a phosphorus-compliance plan for the Water Reclamation Facility, outlining a filter project estimated at $21 million to $28 million and targeted for completion by 2031. The approval does not commit the City to construction or borrowing, but allows it to pursue grants and low-interest financing.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Adds $350,000 Street Reconstruction

The City Council unanimously approved adding Second Avenue Northeast between Fourth and Fifth streets to the Northeast Area Reconstruction Project at an estimated cost of approximately $350,000.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Approves Stormwater and Park Plans

The council approved a $122,427.35 Pulaski Road stormwater and sanitary sewer project to address washout and flooding, including an 18-inch storm sewer outlet and individual grinder stations. It also adopted a long-range Parks and Trails System Plan and approved zoning, development, financial, and administrative actions.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council approves $8.9 million reconstruction bonds

The council unanimously approved $8.905 million in general obligation bonds for Northeast Area street reconstruction and utility improvements. The winning interest cost was 3.83%, below the 4.34% estimate; the street portion requires an annual tax levy of $374,000.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council reviews stormwater reuse and flood modeling

The Council reviewed a stormwater reuse study identifying five potential irrigation sites and preliminary citywide modeling showing flooding largely confined to wetlands and existing stormwater ponds. No formal action was taken, but the Council supported pursuing grant funding for future stormwater study phases.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Approves $9.55 Million Reconstruction Bonds

The council unanimously approved issuing $9.55 million in general obligation bonds to fund the Northeast Area Reconstruction project and related utility improvements. Competitive bids are scheduled to open May 4, with final council action expected that evening.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

City awards $9.58 million reconstruction contract

The City Council unanimously awarded Kuechle Underground, Inc. a $9,582,235.75 contract for the Northeast Area Phase 1 Improvement Project, including the base bid and two alternates. The approved plan includes a Highway 55 shallow sewer option, which staff said would save money during the first 20 years compared with the deep sewer alternative.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Buffalo approves fiber expansion contract

The City Council unanimously awarded the Fiber Phase 2.5 construction contract to Optical Experts LLC for $1,876,904. The council also approved plans for a Northeast Area sewer and water extension, adopted a Transportation Safety Action Plan, and renamed Wright County Road 134 to Calder Avenue Northeast.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council advances major utility expansions

The Council approved a resolution to study extending water and sanitary sewer service along Highway 55 toward the future Business and Commerce Park. The estimated project cost is about $600,000, with a public hearing set for March 2; properties gaining service could later face assessments.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Sets Future Utility Revenue Transfers

The council approved an agreement setting future transfers from municipal utility funds to the city beginning in 2027: 5.5% of electric operating revenues, an additional 0.25% for the housing fund, and 0.5% each from water and sewer revenues.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Updates Stormwater Utility Rules

The City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance updating stormwater utility code to match current billing practices. The Council also authorized bids for the Fiber Phase 2.5 deployment and Northeast Area Reconstruction projects, while postponing the Transportation Safety Action Plan for city attorney review.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council approves South Shores development variance

The Council approved a variance for the South Shores on Lake Pulaski development by a 5-0 vote, including widening Randall's Lookout from 32 to 38 feet to provide about 16 on-street parking spaces. The developer or homeowners association must address a traffic study and pedestrian improvements if warranted within four years of final plat approval.

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