Litchfield City Council Meeting

The Litchfield City Council held two public hearings last night – to consider a cannabis ordinance, and for the sale of public property. The first reading of the cannabis ordinance was approved which regulates locations for retail cannabis businesses in Litchfield. The City will follow Meeker County’s ordinance for cannabis sales.

The public hearing for the sale of public property had to do with the sale of the golf clubhouse at 405 West Pleasure Drive which includes some changes from the original agreement. Parlil Holdings LLC of Kimball will extend its lease from January 1st of 2025 to May 1st of 2025 at which time it will proceed to a contract-for-deed.

The Council will likely schedule a public hearing in January regarding the sale of the Gorman Avenue lot to Gregg Schilling who wishes to construct a housing complex at that site. The Council approved of a deferred loan agreement for a Minnesota Workforce housing grant for the Midtown Lofts project.

The Litchfield City Council approved of setting up remote access for council member Malinda Larson for meetings in the coming year that she may miss due to a family medical crisis. The Council also approved of an airport grant agreement for a rehabilitation project taking place at a building at the municipal airport. Federal funds will cover 90% – or $199,350 – of the project. The state and city will each cover 5% or $11,075 each.