The council approved a request from the Milstream Arts Festival organizers to close Minnesota Street from 2nd Avenue Northwest to 1st Avenue Northeast for the event scheduled on August 31st. The street closure will run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., while the festival itself will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Organizers clarified that the festival would not be expanding in size but was returning to its traditional location on Main Street, preferred by both artists and attendees for its wider space. The council also recommended extending the closure to include College Avenue from Ash Street to Baker Street to improve traffic flow.

In other business, the council discussed the 2025 street improvements, focusing on the declaration of costs and the upcoming hearing process. It was clarified that while adjustments to assessments can be made, they can only be reduced, not increased, without repeating the resolution process.

The council received updates on the municipal dispensary project, noting that background checks have been completed successfully, positioning them ahead of other municipalities in the process. Additionally, council members were informed about ongoing construction projects, including the Casatu Minnesota Street roundabout and County Road 133, both expected to progress despite potential weather-related delays.