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Willmar Public Works Director Gary Manzer on Monday, Aug, 7, attended his final Council meeting before he retires.

The new $4 million, 26,000-square-foot shop and office/showroom is being constructed at the dealership's current Willmar location

The new $4 million, 26,000-square-foot shop and office/showroom is being constructed at the dealership's current Willmar location. In conjunction with the project, the city of Willmar will be constructing a stormwater pond located on the southern portion of the property.

Justin DeLeeuw has been with the Willmar Public Works Department for 18 years, most recently holding the position of public works operator.

(Willmar MN-) The Willmar City Council Monday gave preliminary approved to a memorandum of understanding with The Minnesota National Guard regarding land for a future armory. The 40-acre plot is

(Willmar MN-) The Willmar City Council meets tonight and are expected to hire a new public works director. Gary Manzer is retiring, and replacing him will be 18-year public works

It is recommended the Council hire Justin DeLeeuw, an 18-year employee with the Willmar Public Works Department.

Gary Manzer has worked for the city for nearly 40 years, starting in Civic Center maintenance and working his way up to Public Works director.

One of the items included in the city of Willmar's extended contract with BKV Group, not to exceed $15,000, is a site concept and cost estimate for remodeling the JCPenney building in the Uptown Willmar mall.

“Tonight’s a night to reflect on our progress and look forward to the future of Willmar,” Willmar Mayor Doug Reese said. "I promise to look at each action, motion, resolution that passes over my desk, determining if the action is good for our city.”