Steve Johnson

The council meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. These included establishing the 2026 City Fee Schedule, amending utility connection fees, and approving liquor and tobacco license renewals for 2026. The council also addressed hotel license renewals for 2026, the final adoption of the 2026 budget and tax levy, and a request for a pension benefit increase from the IGH Fire Relief Association, which was tabled. Additionally, the council approved a variance from minimum front yard setback standards, the 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan, resolutions approving a joint powers agreement and contract award for the 117th Street Reconstruction project, and a resolution accepting the final report of the Stormwater Utility Rate Study. The agenda also included an update on the City Administrator Recruitment Process and Interim City Administrator.

The City Council meeting included discussions and approvals related to the agenda, consent agenda items, and a public hearing for adopting proposed assessments for securing a vacant and hazardous building. The council also addressed rental housing licenses, the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, central equipment purchases for 2026, and utility rates for water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater. Amendments to the City Code regarding rental licensing, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Planning Commission were also discussed. Additionally, a closed session was held to discuss labor relations matters.

The meeting addressed several key issues, including assessment hearings and resolutions for pavement management projects, and the adoption of a Development and Business Assistance Policy. Discussions also covered rental housing licenses, the Fire Station #3 Location Study, and the certification of delinquent utility balances for collection by Dakota County. Amendments to the City Code regarding temporary signs and rental licensing were considered, along with requirements for addressing the Council. Additionally, a closed session was held to discuss attorney-client matters related to possible litigation.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to the agenda and consent agenda items. Key actions involved approving rental housing licenses, a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning-related development requests for a senior apartment building, an ordinance amending Arbor Pointe PUD to allow cannabis retailers, and an ordinance amending zoning land use tables. Additionally, there was a second reading of an ordinance amending the city code related to requirements for addressing the council, and rental housing licensing ordinance updates were discussed.

The City Council of the City of Inver Grove Heights will hold a public hearing to consider special assessments for public nuisance and diseased tree abatements for multiple properties and amounts.