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City of Detroit Lakes Regular City Council Meeting June 9th, 2026
Published: Jun 9, 2026
Variance Approved for Senior Living Facility Height at 565 Southshore Drive
The council is considering a resolution to approve a variance for a planned unit development for a 141-unit senior living facility at 565 Southshore Drive. The variance allows for a building height of 44 feet 5 inches, exceeding the 39-foot limit, to accommodate first-floor parking and a pitched roof. The Community Development Committee unanimously recommended approval. The motion to approve the resolution passed.
Detroit Lakes Housing Authority Offers Zero-Interest Loans for Home Repairs and Down Payments
The Detroit Lakes Housing Authority offers zero-interest loans for critical home repairs ($3,000-$20,000) and down payment assistance. These loans are structured as second mortgages, with principal repayment deferred until a significant transition like refinancing or selling the home. Eligibility is based on household income, with limits up to $116,000 for a family of three and up to $134,000 for larger families. Applications are available at the Housing Authority located at Pleasant View Apartments.
Tourism Bureau Contract Extended for Six Months; Lodging Tax Revenue Increases
The council approved a six-month extension to the Tourism Bureau contract with the Chamber. The finance committee recommended approval, noting a 5% year-over-year increase in lodging tax revenues from 2024 to 2025. The contract extension requires a correction on page four, item eight, regarding the annual rate of $75,961 to reflect a six-month term, as payments are distributed monthly. Alderwoman Ubot abstained from the vote due to potential conflict of interest as the chamber is the fiscal agent for fireworks. The motion carried.
Public Hearing to be Set for Road Vacation at Lakewood Beach
The council considered a resolution to set a public hearing for the proposed vacation of a portion of a dedicated public road located at 997 Lakewood Drive and 101 Lakewood Drive, within the plat of Lakewood Beach. A petition for vacation has been received, and the details will be presented at the July council meeting during the public hearing. The committee reviewed this and recommended approval of the resolution to set the public hearing. The motion to adopt the resolution carried.
Request to Remove Street Sign Near Minnesota Ave & Reynolds Alley Denied
The council denied a request to remove a street sign near Minnesota Avenue and Reynolds Alley. The public works committee reviewed the request and decided to deny it, maintaining the existing signage. This decision was based on the fact that part of the alley is still platted as Reynolds Street, albeit a narrow 16-foot section, and is considered a street. The adjacent property owner had requested the removal of the sign.
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