Wanamingo council weighs contracting options for city mowing; staff to solicit quotes
July 13, 2026 | Wanamingo, Goodhue County, Minnesota
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City Administrator Michael Boulton presented the Council on July 13 with options for the city mowing contract, which is currently held by Lunde Lawn Care through Dec. 31, 2026. Boulton reviewed the contract history and pricing: weekly mowing fees were $850 in 2024, $875 in 2025 and $900 in 2026.
Boulton said Lunde Lawn Care has offered that a three-year agreement is preferred for best pricing; he also noted the city has received inquiries from other local contractors over the years. Councilor Stuart Ohr recommended considering an extension with a competing quote; Mayor Ryan Holmes agreed that obtaining comparative quotes would be preferable to an automatic extension. Brad Kennedy noted that once the regional North Zumbro sanitary sewer district replaces the Wanamingo wastewater treatment facility, city staff expect to have capacity to take over some mowing duties.
Boulton said staff will obtain quotes from Lunde Lawn Care and Zumbro Valley Landscaping and prepare materials for a decision later this summer; the Council did not take final action but directed staff to return with quotes for the August meeting.
Next steps: staff will solicit quotes and present them at the August council meeting; the Council may then decide whether to extend the current contract or issue a formal RFP.
Boulton said Lunde Lawn Care has offered that a three-year agreement is preferred for best pricing; he also noted the city has received inquiries from other local contractors over the years. Councilor Stuart Ohr recommended considering an extension with a competing quote; Mayor Ryan Holmes agreed that obtaining comparative quotes would be preferable to an automatic extension. Brad Kennedy noted that once the regional North Zumbro sanitary sewer district replaces the Wanamingo wastewater treatment facility, city staff expect to have capacity to take over some mowing duties.
Boulton said staff will obtain quotes from Lunde Lawn Care and Zumbro Valley Landscaping and prepare materials for a decision later this summer; the Council did not take final action but directed staff to return with quotes for the August meeting.
Next steps: staff will solicit quotes and present them at the August council meeting; the Council may then decide whether to extend the current contract or issue a formal RFP.
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