Benson public meetings in 2025
9 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Benson City Council will consider and adopt the 2026 general fund budget and property tax levy. Several resolutions will set garbage collection rates, approve budgeted fund transfers, and adopt other fiscal measures. Additional items include contract approvals, change orders, and utility fund planning.
- Pay Request – Bolton & Menk – Floodwall Project – $340,329.34 (balance $1,066,740.84)
- Authorize going out for bids for the 2026 Water Tower Project
- Change Order #008 – Add Exit Sign South West Corner – $645.60
- Purchase of Storm Sewer Lift Pump – $8,500
- Resolution adopting garbage rates for 2026
City Council
The council reviewed a 10‑year capital improvement plan for streets, water, wastewater, and storm sewer work, estimated at $16,385,100.34. Members discussed financing options, including a bond and an assessment policy that could spread costs over 20 years. They considered a $500 application fee for state‑guaranteed loan money and the need for a public hearing on the assessment policy. No formal decision was recorded during the meeting.
- 10‑year CIP cost $16,385,100.34 covering McKinney Ave (19th‑21st St S) and 10th St S (Oakwood Ave‑Wisconsin Ave)
- Financing options discussed: bond issuance under Chapter 429 and an assessment policy to fund debt service
- $500 application fee mentioned for applying for state‑guaranteed money
- Need for a new wastewater treatment plant permit noted for future planning
- Utility rate study budgets sent; final study expected January 2026
City Council
The Benson City Council will consider several actions, including multiple pay requests and first‑reading ordinances. Council members will vote on amendments to police department agreements and on authorizing the sale of surplus property from two police squads. Additional items include a proposal to apply for a matching grant for an EV charging station and a request to purchase cable and fiber‑optic services for a wastewater incident.
- Pay requests: Bolton & Menk – WWTF Flood Wall – $15,525.50; Rodeberg & Berryman – Utility Street & Utility Improvements – $4,875; others totaling over $40,000
- 1st reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 154.25 Accessory Structures
- Police Department Agreements: Court DATA Service Subscriber amendment to CJDN Agreement and Joint Powers Agreement with BCA
- Declare two police squads surplus property and authorize its sale
- Consider applying for a matching grant for an electric‑vehicle charging station
City Council
The Benson City Council will consider approving contracts for airport survey work and body cameras, a 2026 budget for power plant batteries, and a request to rename the Benson Armory to the Benson Community Center.
- Renaming Benson Armory to Benson Community Center
- Pay Request: Axon Enterprises Body Camera System - $54,229.98
- Consider Power Plant Batteries 2026 Budget - $33,960
- Non-Residential Sewer Charges for 2026
- Pay Request – Bolton & Menk – Airport AGIS Survey - $20,300.00
City Council
The Benson City Council will consider several financial and operational items, including a large payment request for floodwall work and a request for street and utility improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a CDBG-CV grant project, a discussion of renewable energy credits, and several contract and equipment purchases. Additional items involve the armory rental agreement, a snow pusher purchase, and the sale of surplus dump truck property.
- Pay Request #2 – Floodwall Work – $628,256.16
- Pay Request #4 – Street & Utility Improvements – $259,469.96
- Consider Armory Rental Agreement
- Purchase of Snow Pusher – $20,000
- Declare 2007 Dump Truck Surplus Property & authorize Sale
City Council
The Benson City Council meeting on October 20, 2025 includes a mix of action items and informational reports. Council members will consider a floodwall change order, a $3,357.38 reimbursement for the Benson Golf Course Rib Fest, bids for the pool rehabilitation project, and an armory pay application of $95,999.49. The agenda also contains a consideration of the LELS Union Contract Agreement and several security contracts for the armory, including ADC video equipment ($7,795), ADC access equipment ($3,995), DSC fire‑suppression monitoring equipment ($1,114), and security electrical wiring ($5,317.60). Additional items are a donation resolution, bills and warrants, a strategic planning report, and a city manager report, listed as informational or action items.
- Floodwall Change Order #1 Storm Sewer Pipe (Krose) – Action Requested
- Benson Golf Course Rib Fest Reimbursement – $3,357.38 – Action Requested
- Armory Pay Application #5 – $95,999.49 – Action Requested
- Heartland Security Contracts for the Armory – ADC Video Equipment $7,795; ADC Access Equipment $3,995; DSC Equipment $1,114 – Action Requested
- Bradley Security & Electric LLC – Security Electrical Wiring $5,317.60 – Action Requested
City Council
The City Council will consider several actions, including a payment request of $411,114.65 for the Crow River Floodwall Project. Other items include a conditional use permit for 211‑11th St. S., a $19,950 quote to pave a new pickleball court, and a proposal from BNSF Railroad to swap land and address trespass on city property. The council will also review grant‑related resolutions and a $14,290 water‑plant quote.
- Approve payment #1 for Crow River Floodwall Project – $411,114.65 (balance $2,107,942.14)
- Consider Conditional Use Permit – 211 – 11th St. S.
- Approve quote for Pickleball Court paving – $19,950.00
- Review BNSF Railroad proposed land swap and trespass on city property
- Approve water plant quote from Border States – $14,290
City Council
The City Council will meet to decide on funding for the Benson Golf Club and the approval of swimming pool rehabilitation plans. The body will also consider a grant application policy and a 'Towards Zero Death' resolution.
- Benson Golf Club 2026 funding request for $60,000
- Approval of swimming pool rehab plans, specs, and bid process
- Consideration of lot at 9th St. N. & Oregon Avenue
- Grant application policy
- Towards Zero Death Resolution
City Council
The City Council approved several land-use permits, airport maintenance grants, and construction payments. The body also authorized a wellhead protection plan update and seasonal flower pot funding for 2026.
- Approved $509,530.63 payment to Land Pride Construction for Cottage Square and street work
- Approved $357,058.45 payment to Marcus Construction for Armory work
- Approved $19,230 Stantec proposal for Wellhead Protection Plan part 2
- Approved conditional use permit for a Prairie Five bus garage at 640 Atlantic Avenue
- Approved $9,538 for 35 ground-level flower pots for the 2026 season