The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was called to order by Justin Schoonover, mayor, on March 7. Those present were Justin Schoonover and councilmen Kevin Ost, Rodney Payne, Lyle Dauner and George Hennion. Councilman Sam Becker attended via Zoom for a portion of the meeting. Also present were Darrel Miller, city attorney, and Sharon McCormick, interim city clerk.

Visitors present were Sheriff Don Jacobs; Harlow Vader, Bill Thomas, Don Hamilton and Carol Thompson of the Golden Years Club; Trevor Elkins, Mahin Insurance; Shelby Denard; Brian Shulda, Mankato Fire Department; D...