The City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, June 23. Here are the highlights:

• EAB Update: The City’s Parks Department continues to inspect Ash trees for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), marking over 250 trees for removal so far this summer.
• Water Treatment Plant: A Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) has been contracted for the project, in effort to expedite project delivery, identify cost-saving measures, and enhance quality control for the project.
• Expanding Parking Downtown: The City Council approved a contract with Bolton and Menk, Inc. for engineering services for the expansion of a public downtown parking lot.

To view the agenda, and minutes when available, visit the Agenda Center.

To watch the recorded meeting, stream it online or tune in on cable channel 12 (FiberNet & TDS subscribers) or channel 180 (Charter subscribers). The rebroadcast schedule is available here. 

The City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, May 12. Here are the highlights:

• Farmers Market Season Begins: Monticello’s popular Farmers Market is back in action for the season, offering fresh produce and local handcrafted goods. The first outdoor market was this Thursday, May 15, from 3:30 – 7 p.m. in the Library Parking Lot. For more information: MonticelloMN.gov/395.
• ACFR Recognition: The City submitted its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), continuing its commitment to transparency and excellence in financial reporting. Available online here: MonticelloMN.gov/164.
• PEL Study Support: City Council approved a letter of support for the Highway 25 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study, reinforcing the City’s support of long-term regional transportation planning.

To view the agenda, and minutes when available, visit the Agenda Center.

To watch the recorded meeting, stream it online or tune in on cable channel 12 (FiberNet & TDS subscribers) or channel 180 (Charter subscribers). The rebroadcast schedule is available here. 

Lane closures begin on the Highway 25 bridge in Monticello April 1

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – In preparation for this summer’s Highway 25 Mississippi River bridge work in Monticello, MnDOT will need to install netting under the bridge to prevent migratory birds from nesting in mid-April. The work will require off-peak lane closures.