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- 5/29/25
- 05/29/2025
- 171 Minutes
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Overview: The Lonsdale City Council meeting tackled several issues, with a resident’s plea for accountability in a past engineering contract dispute taking center stage. Michael Moran, a Lonsdale resident, addressed the council regarding his ongoing battle with engineering firm WSB over damages to his home caused by a street reconstruction project. Moran’s home, built on fill soil, suffered significant structural damage during the excavation, despite prior warnings about the risks. He urged the council not to award WSB any further contracts until his grievances were resolved, highlighting the firm’s role in the city’s development since 2004. The council, having solicited proposals from eight firms and interviewed three, debated the implications of Moran’s experience on their decision-making process for selecting a city engineer.
- MN
- Rice County
- 5/22/25
- 05/22/2025
- 66 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Lonsdale City Council meeting focused on infrastructure projects and budgetary concerns, particularly highlighting the city’s strategy to manage street repairs and the preliminary budget for 2026. Key discussions revolved around the tax levy, upcoming capital improvements, and the implications of state legislation on city finances.
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- Rice County
- 5/19/25
- 05/19/2025
- 127 Minutes
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Overview: The Lonsdale City Council meeting centered on the proposed development of a Quick Trip gas station and convenience store, generating community discussion and concerns. Residents voiced apprehensions about potential impacts on safety, property values, and neighborhood integrity, while city officials and Quick Trip representatives addressed these issues. The meeting also covered topics such as a digital billboard proposal and cannabis business regulations.
- MN
- Rice County
- 5/8/25
- 05/08/2025
- 141 Minutes
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Overview: During the Lonsdale City Council meeting on May 8, 2025, members approved a ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens, sparking discussions about fees, inspections, and community impact. The meeting also included community contributions such as a substantial donation to the fire department and approval of a new police officer, while addressing infrastructure upgrades and upcoming public projects.
- MN
- Rice County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 156 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Lonsdale City Council meeting, representatives from two engineering firms, Bolton & Menk and WSB, presented their credentials and visions for the city’s future infrastructure projects. With the city considering a transition from its current provider, WSB, to Bolton & Menk, the discussions focused heavily on each firm’s capabilities, past successes, and plans for integrating innovative technologies and securing funding for upcoming city projects.
