Delano Digest - December 2024

Delano Digest

December 2024 | Monthly Newsletter | City of Delano, MN

The Delano Digest is a monthly newsletter that shares important announcements, upcoming meetings, and summaries of the previous month’s commission and council meetings

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City Calendar: Dec.

City Council & City Hall

12/3: City Council Meeting

- 7 PM

12/10: City Council & DMU - 7 PM

12/17: City Council Meeting - 7 PM

12/24-25: City Offices Closed

- Christmas

Commissions & School Board

12/2: Public Safety

- 7 PM

12/9: Planning Commission

- 7 PM

12/16: Water, Light, Power - 7 PM

Commission Openings - Apply Online by Jan. 17, 2025

Interested in getting involved in local government? The City of Delano has vacancies on the following commissions beginning March 1, 2025:

Park and Recreation Commission: Two (2) vacancies

Planning Commission: Two (2) vacancies

Public Safety Commission: Three (3) vacancies

Spirit of Community Commission: One (1) vacancy

If you would like to serve your community and work with the City of Delano on any of the above commissions, please visit our website at www.delanomn.gov/532/Commission-Openings-Application-Form for more information and to apply online. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. For questions, please contact Administrative Services Director, Paula Bauman, by email at pbauman@delanomn.gov or by phone at 763-972-4420.

Motorist Safety: Snow Plows

Plows travel slower than other vehicles Reduce your speed and do not crowd the plow

Don't pass snow removal equipment while it is plowing and never drive into a snow cloud

Be patient Follow at a safe distance from trucks that are plowing or spreading de-icing material Frequent backing is necessary during these operations and visibility to the rear is very restricted.

Stay alert. A snowplow weighs 17 times more than a car. In a crash, occupants of a car are more likely to be seriously injured. Stay safe on the roads!

Delano Lions Christmas Tree Pick Up - Saturday, Jan. 4

The Delano Lions will be doing their annual Christmas Tree Pick Up on Saturday, Jan 4, starting at 9 AM Please have your tree placed at the curbside by 9 AM, along with any non-perishable donations for the Delano Helping Hands Food Shelf. This volunteer service is offered by the Lions to benefit the Delano community, and they will make every effort to cover all homes within city limits Please note that some streets may be unintentionally missed If you have any questions, please contact a Delano Lions member Thank you to the Delano Lions for providing this valuable service!

Delano Light the Night - Open Now Through February

Delano Light the Night in Central Park is now open every night starting at dusk to 10:30 PM. This community-run holiday light display has expanded by 20% this year, thanks to over 1,000 volunteer hours.

Enjoy concessions every Saturday from 5-9 PM, with proceeds benefiting local community groups. Both drive-thru and walk-thru light display options are available through February. Don’t miss out on this beloved Delano tradition!

Delano City Council & Commission Meetings Recap

This section offers a brief summary of what was discussed during the previous month’s Council and Commission meetings and is not an official documentation of meeting minutes Official minutes will be posted at www.delanomn.gov/agendacenter upon approval.

Spirit of Community Commission - Met on November 12

The Spirit of Community Commission discussed the topic of special event accessibility and whether the City should create guidelines or requirements for accessibility standards. Updates were given about the SQ celebration preparations and upcoming holiday events. Commission members discussed the outcomes of the Community and Volunteer Fair that took place in October and ideas on how to better promote the event going forward

Park and Recreation Commission - Canceled

The Park and Recreation Commission meeting on Nov 17 was canceled

Public Safety Commission - Canceled

The Public Safety Commission meeting on Nov 4 was canceled

Planning Commission - Canceled

The Planning Commission meeting on Nov. 11 was canceled.

City Council - Met on November 12, 19, & 26

November 12, 2024 (Regular Meeting): Patron Services Supervisor Jeannette Burkhardt presented on behalf of Delano Great River Regional Library The City Council approved a Final Plat entitled “Tula Chalada” The City Council approved a facility use agreement with Ridgewater College to use space at 1051 McKinley Parkway The City Council adopted two resolutions directing abatement of public nuisance on two properties Finally, the City Council approved a bid for generator installation at the Delano Fire Station

November 19, 2024 (Regular Meeting): JP Brooks presented a concept plan for a development featuring townhomes, and the City Council extended their preliminary plat approval to April 30th, 2025. The City Council also certified delinquent charges to Wright County for collection in 2025.

November 26, 2024 (Regular Meeting): Staff presented an update on the renovation of the Heritage Center Staff presented a draft ordinance regulating cannabis within the City of Delano which can be considered at an upcoming meeting Staff presented the 2025 Budget and Tax Levy and presented the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Brunton Architects and Engineers presented a feasibility study for fire station facilities to accommodate space needs Staff presented an Emergency Management Plan Staff also presented a compensation plan for Fire Department staff The City Council approved a contract with Kim Lindquist of WSB for planning services Finally, the City Council discussed a potential amendment to the City Council agenda format

Congratulations to our Discover Delano Photo Contest 2024 Winners!

1 "The Gold at the End of the Rainbow" Mariah Czanstkowski – 329 votes

"Peak Fall in Delano"