City Council Meeting 5/19/26

The City Council meeting of Coon Rapids on May 19, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related actions. The council adopted resolution 26-67 to accept a $23,300 grant from the Twin Cities Gateway for marketing and community events, allocating $17,000 to the Community Strength Foundation for Fourth of July celebrations. They approved a temporary liquor license for the Rapids Northstar Lions for the Fourth of July event. The council accepted donations of two AED save stations valued at $14,996 for installation at city parks. They also adopted resolution 26-63 to accept a $17,500 extension of a victim services grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. A budget amendment was approved to replace a paper shredder at the recycling center, and a significant bond issuance of $9,990,000 was authorized to fund the 2026 street reconstruction project. Additionally, the council approved a purchase agreement for property at 9XX 93rd Avenue Northwest. Other discussions included legislative updates on local sales tax authorization and community center projects, but no new sales tax measures were approved. The meeting concluded with community event announcements and adjournment.