New Ulm Considers Revamping School Zone Speed Limits to Enhance Safety

Overview: In a recent meeting, the New Ulm City Council deliberated on safety measures for school zones, focusing on a proposal to reduce speed limits around schools to 20 miles per hour. The discussion was informed by data collection and analysis of driver behavior around school areas, highlighting the need for enhanced pedestrian safety. The council also addressed various infrastructure projects and the possible restructuring of city commissions.

New Ulm City Council Considers Lowering School Zone Speed Limits to Enhance Safety

Overview: During the New Ulm City Council meeting on March 5, 2026, two central issues dominated the agenda: a proposal to reduce speed limits around school zones and the potential restructuring of the city’s safety commission.

New Ulm City Council Approves Key Tax Abatement Programs and Explores Snow Removal Policy Changes

Overview: The New Ulm City Council held a meeting on March 3rd, 2026, where several decisions were made concerning tax abatement programs for local development projects and policy considerations for snow removal practices. The council approved tax abatement agreements for housing and commercial projects and deliberated on snow removal charges and response times.

New Ulm City Council Approves Variance Requests for Royal Oaks Recycling Facility

Overview: During a recent meeting, the New Ulm City Council unanimously approved variance requests for the Royal Oaks Recycling facility, reducing the required minimum parcel area from four acres to 3.69 acres and decreasing the setback from 500 feet to 325 feet from residential areas. The facility, located on North Front Street, is intended to operate as a transfer station for recyclable materials, focusing primarily on commercial recyclables rather than residential collections.

New Ulm City Council Approves Infrastructure Projects with Federal and FEMA Support

Overview: The New Ulm City Council approved plans for several significant infrastructure projects, including the construction of the airport’s crosswind runway and a storm sewer lift station, secured with substantial federal and FEMA funding. Additionally, the council set bid dates for 2026 utility street improvements and discussed the replacement of the Johnson Park scoreboard through a generous local donation.