Public Notices July 1
CITY OF LAFAYETTE
RESOLUTION NO.
2026-08
A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING TITLE AND SUMMARY
PUBLICATION
OF ORDINANCE 159
WHEREAS, the City of Lafayette has enacted Ordinance 159 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE BY ADDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 412.191 subd. 4 requires new ordinances to be published once in the official newspaper of the city; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 159 is 16 pages long, and thereby too lengthy for full publication; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 412.191 subd. 4 allows for publication of the title and a summary of an ordinance that is too lengthy for full publication;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Lafayette:
1. The title and a summary of Ordinance 159 shall be published, conforming to Minnesota Statute section 33 lA.01, subdivision 10, with notice that a printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the city clerk and via electronic mail.
2. A copy of the entire text of Ordinance 159 shall be posted by the City Council.
3. The council hereby approves the following text for publication of the title and summary, and hereby determines that it clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE HAS ENACTED ORDINANCE #159: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE BY ADDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS.
Minnesota Statutes 412.191 subd. 4 allows for publication of the title and a summary of an ordinance that is too lengthy for full publication. The City Council of the City of Lafayette has determined that summary publication of the title and a summary of an ordinance would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the city clerk and via electronic mail.
The following is a summary of Ordinance 159:
1. §152.001 INTERPRETATION AND PURPOSE, provides the for interpretation and application, the provisions of the ordinance to be the minimum requirements for subdivision of land, adopted for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare of the City.
2. § 152.002 SCOPE, provides the scope of coverage of the ordinance.
3. § 152.003 DEFINITIONS, establishes definitions that will be applied for the ordinance.
4. § 152.004 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS, provides that except as provided in the ordinance, no person shall subdivide any tract of land which is located entirely or partially within the City except in conformity with provisions of this Ordinance.
5. § 152.005 ENFORCEMENT, provides mechanisms for the enforcement of the ordinance by the City.
6. § 152.006 SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS, provides for the design standards for streets and tracts of land.
7. § 152.007 ALLEYS, provides regulations for alleys in residential areas and Commercial and Industrial Districts.
8. § 152.008 EASEMENTS provides regulations and requirements for easements needed for utilities and drainage.
9. § 152.009 BLOCKS, provides for regulation of dimensions of blocks.
10. § 152.010 LOTS, provides for regulations of lots, including dimensions and the like.
11. § 152.011 PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES, provides requirements for subdivisions to dedicate or reserve adequate space for park, playground, school or other public uses within a subdivision.
12. § 152.012 REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS, establishes the requirements for monuments within a subdivision.
13. § 152.013 PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY, establishes regulations for accessibility to a public water supply, where a public water supply approved by the City Council and City Engineer is reasonably accessible, each lot withing the subdivision.
14. § 152.014 SANITARY SEWER, provides that sanitary sewer shall be installed in accordance with Code Chapter 53 and with the approval of the City Engineer.
15. § 152.015 PLAT FORMAT, provide requirements for the form and map contents of a plat map.
16. § 152.015 CERTIFICATIONS AND DEDICATIONS, provides the certifications that are required on a plat.
17. § 152.016 MINOR SUBDIVISION; APPLICATION, establishes a process for smaller subdivisions or combinations of parcels or parts thereof without the necessity of a formal plat process.
Passed by the City Council of Lafayette, Minnesota this 8th day of June, 2026.
/s/Curt Tauber
Mayor
Attested:
/s/Allan E. Fox
Interim City Clerk
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GIBBON PUBLIC
NOTICE
The City of Gibbon is requesting public comments on the potential environmental impact of a proposed water tower construction project. The project will be located in the City of Gibbon, Minnesota, S2 T112N R31W, on a portion of 640 11th Street.
The City’s existing tower requires significant improvements to meet current safety standards and to replace the existing failing coating system which likely consists of lead-based paint. Due to this, it was decided to construct a new water tower. The project will consist of the demolition of the existing tower and construction of the new tower at the chosen site alternative.
The city intends to finance the project with a low interest loan from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA). Funds are being requested through the drinking water revolving fund which is administered by the PFA and the Minnesota Department of Health. To receive funds an environmental review must be conducted in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
We invite you to submit your comments to Bryan Petzel at [email protected] by 5:00 PM on July 30, 2026.
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CANDIDATE FILING
NOTICE
Independent School
District No. 2365
(Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Schools)
Notice is hereby given as provided in M.S. 205A.06, subd. 2, that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates to fill the offices listed below:
One (1) School Board Member – four (4) year term (Gibbon District)
One (1) School Board Member- four (4) year term (Fairfax District)
One (1) School Board Member – four (4) year term (Winthrop District)
The filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed in the office of the School District Clerk at GFW Schools,
323 E 11th St, Gibbon, MN.
The filing fee for candidacy is $2.00.
By order of the school board
Julie Elmer
School District Clerk
ISD No. 2365
GFW Schools
(507) 834-6501
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CANDIDATE FILING
NOTICE
Transit Township
Notice is hereby given as provided in M.S. 205.13, subd. 2, that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates to fill the offices listed below:
Supervisor A – four (4) year term
Clerk – four (4) year term
The filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed during the above filing period at the office of the Transit Township Clerk located at 23017 511th Ave, Winthrop, MN.
The filing fee for candidacy is $2.00.
Sarah Anderson
Transit Township Clerk
(507) 351-0674
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GFW Schools
CALL FOR
BID/QUOTES
At their regular meeting on June 15, 2026 the GFW Board of Education called for bids on milk/juice, diesel and gasoline products for the 2026-27 school year. Specs are available at the GFW Business Office. Bids and quotes are due in to the GFW Business Office, 1157 East 13th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335 at 3:00 p.m. on July 15th.
The School District reserves the right to reject
any or all bids and quotes.
By order of
GFW Board of Education
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