Willmar City Council Meeting 7/6/26

The Willmar City Council meeting on July 6, 2026, included several procurement and capital improvement discussions. The council approved a donation from Dunick, Inc. for a new parking lot near the Civic Center, with no financial obligation to the city. They also approved the hiring process for a new Planning and Development Director with a salary range of $102,000 to $138,000. The council authorized the purchase of a used 2022 Starcraft Starlight 24T bus for $54,636 to serve as a police command center and SWAT bus, replacing an older vehicle. Additionally, the council approved a $203,000 preliminary budget for Eagle Lake sewer lift station control panel replacements and awarded a $67,498 contract to Subsurface Incorporated for sanitary sewer lining repairs. A resolution was passed to approve a state grant agreement for the Lakeland Drive path improvement project. The council also approved a new intoxicating liquor license for a relocating business and acknowledged several community donations totaling over $27,000. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss real property matters.