City Council Meeting 9/1/26

The City Council meeting of Coon Rapids on September 1, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions. The council approved final payments to Northwest Asphalt Incorporated for a street reconstruction project totaling $53,199.97 and to Kilmer Electric Company for soccer complex field lighting installation at $5,490. They also approved a development agreement for an eight-unit single-family home project and received a schedule of electronic payments. The council authorized user contracts for the 2026-2027 ice center season with Rapids Youth Hockey, Blue Ox Hockey, and Twin Cities Sled Hockey, reflecting updated fees. Additionally, a construction cooperation agreement was approved with the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services for a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project, with funding included in the city's sanitary sewer fund and potential carryover to 2027. The council also approved a $1,500 grant to the Minnesota Softball Military Appreciation Foundation to support their annual softball tournament. Other agenda items included extending water conservation measures and adopting ordinances related to tavern licensing and cannabinoid business regulations. The meeting concluded with public comments and announcements about upcoming community events.