Little Falls public meetings in 2023

City Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials—a council packet and the regular agenda PDF—with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in a hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive informational updates on recreational vehicles, golf clubhouse room naming, and winter parking restrictions. No official action is expected during this session.

• Discussion of bills
• Consent agenda item discussion
• Recreational vehicles discussion (PW Director/City Engineer and Assistant Police Chief)
• Golf Clubhouse room naming discussion (City Administrator)
• Winter parking restrictions, October through April (PW Director/City Engineer)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: declaring surplus property and authorizing its disposal, and authorizing submission of a Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Grant application. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution 2023-78: Declare surplus property and authorize disposal
• Resolution 2023-79: Authorize submittal of Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Grant application

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. The council is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in a hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive information-only presentations on a Microsoft 365 agreement, a council retreat, and a 30-minute review of the budget, levies, and capital improvements. No official action is expected during this session.

• Discussion of bills and consent agenda items
• Microsoft 365 GCC Mitigation Agreement presentation
• City Council Retreat discussion
• Budget, Levies, and Capital Improvement Review (30 minutes)

City Council

There is no agenda available for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for information regarding this session.

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with only agenda materials listed; no specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with the full agenda and packet available as PDF documents.

• No specific items listed in the provided agenda text

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in a hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive updates from the code enforcement officer and on the proposed merger of the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau. No official action is expected during this session.

• Discussion of bills
• Consent agenda item discussion
• Code Enforcement Officer update by Zach Turcotte (15 minutes)
• Chamber of Commerce and CVB merger update by Purva Watten (10 minutes)

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in person and via Zoom. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive informational updates on code compliance, recreational vehicle clarification, opting out of a class-action PFAS lawsuit, a fire truck sale, and the Santa Parade. No official action is expected on these items.

• Discussion of bills and consent agenda items
• Code Compliance Officer update by Zach Turcotte
• Recreational vehicles clarification: Class 1 (four wheelers), Class 2 (side-by-sides and snowmobiles), Class 3 (golf carts)
• Opt out of class action PFAS lawsuit
• Fire truck sale via GovDeals; Santa Parade on November 24, 2023

City Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials—a council packet and the regular agenda PDF—with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

City Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials and no listed agenda items. The council is scheduled to meet, but the provided text includes no specific decisions, discussions, or action items.

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held as a hybrid meeting. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive informational presentations, including a City Government Center presentation by Wold Architects, a Clubhouse Operations Committee update, and a deferral of assessment for a developer's agreement. No official action is expected on these items.

• City Government Center presentation by John McNamara of Wold Architects (30 minutes)
• Clubhouse Operations Committee update by City Administrator (5 minutes)
• Deferral of Assessment Developer's Agreement with J & M Developers for Sunrise 3 Plat (5 minutes)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council is holding a special work session to discuss several items, including a clubhouse bid, a legal description discrepancy for Eighteenth Street Northeast, and the suspension of the School Resource Officer policy with Independent School District 482. No official action is expected during this session.

• Clubhouse bid discussion (15 minutes)
• Eighteenth Street Northeast legal description discrepancy (10 minutes)
• Suspension of School Resource Officer, ISD 482 policy (10 minutes)

The meeting was a special work session used for informational review. No substantive decisions were made; items discussed are scheduled for consideration at a regular meeting.

City Council

The City Council approved a budget and funding for the golf clubhouse renovation and awarded a professional services agreement for airport taxilane construction. The council also adopted final assessment rolls for two public improvement projects and authorized the purchase of a fire department tanker truck.

• Approved golf clubhouse renovation budget and funding from Water, Wastewater, and EDA funds
• Awarded $85,000 airport taxilane construction contract to TKDA
• Adopted Final Assessment Roll for Public Improvement 397 (Resolution 2023-53)
• Adopted Final Assessment Roll for Public Improvement 393 (Resolution 2023-54)
• Authorized purchase of 2005 Freightliner Tank Truck for $120,000
• Approved $26,400 for wi-fi and security card readers at Public Works building
• Approved $8,900 purchase of John Deere Z950M mower with trade-ins
• Authorized suspension of School Resource Officer contract with ISD 482

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Little Falls City Council regular meeting on August 21, 2023. The only listed items are the meeting materials, including the council packet and regular agenda PDFs, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Council packet PDF
• Regular agenda PDF

The City Council approved $1,323,444.32 in bills and awarded contracts for road salt, brochure printing, and fire equipment. The council also appointed several new staff members and approved three Memorandums of Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49.

• Approved bills totaling $1,323,444.32 (6-0)
• Awarded $52,500 road salt contract to Johnson Feed, Inc. (6-0)
• Awarded $3,359.88 brochure printing contract to Range Printing (6-0)
• Awarded $13,174 for a fire extrication tool to Ultimate Safety Concepts, Inc. (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-47 for a public hearing on Fourth Street East assessments (6-0)
• Appointed Mitch LeBlanc and Brian Zapzalka as Water and Wastewater Operator III (6-0)
• Appointed Tim Lashinski, Brian Segler, and Pete Boser as Street Leads (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-52 for a North Hangar Taxilane Grant (6-0)

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in a hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive information on clubhouse renovations and lease agreement, as well as the future of the Rosenmeier House following a merger. No official action is expected during this session.

• Discussion of clubhouse renovations and lease agreement (20 minutes)
• Discussion of Rosenmeier House following merger (10 minutes)
• Public forum with 3-minute speaking limit
• Bills discussion
• Consent agenda item discussion

The meeting was a special work session with no substantive decisions made. Council members received reports on legislative activities and city property leases.

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting packet and regular agenda documents for the August 7, 2023 City Council meeting. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be a standard regular session with details available in the linked PDFs.

• Meeting packet PDF (08-07-23 COUNCIL PACKET.PDF)
• Regular agenda PDF (08-07-23 REGULAR AGENDA.PDF)

The City Council approved several public works contracts, including water tower engineering and tennis court resurfacing. The council also authorized three childcare startup grants totaling $20,000 and approved a purchase and development agreement with Foxtail Creek LLC.

• Approved bills totaling $1,660,501.06
• Awarded $75,000 to Bolton & Menk for East Water Tower Rehabilitation engineering
• Awarded $20,900 to Knife River-North Central for tennis court resurfacing
• Awarded $11,215 to Independent Testing Technologies for Eighteenth Street material testing
• Approved $10,000 childcare grant to CHI St. Gabriel’s Hospital Foundation
• Approved $5,000 childcare grants each to Natasha Lopez and Stephanie Marx
• Adopted Resolution 2023-50 for a Purchase and Development Agreement with Foxtail Creek LLC
• Authorized the posting of an additional Police Officer Investigator position

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting materials and the regular agenda document, with no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with decisions deferred to the packet contents.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

The City Council approved the sale of real estate to Central Minnesota Multi-Family Housing, LLC and the acquisition of property from Legacy Management & Development LLC. The council also appointed a new Streets and Parks Superintendent and approved several grant applications.

• Approved Ordinance No. 43 to convey real estate to Central Minnesota Multi-Family Housing, LLC (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-45 to acquire property from Legacy Management & Development LLC (Unanimous)
• Appointed Oliver Bridges as Streets and Parks Superintendent at $38.68 per hour (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,878 change order for Marshall Root Lot A parking lot project (Unanimous)
• Approved $479,318.04 in bills (Unanimous)
• Authorized grant request to MN Dept of Health for Lead Service Line Inventory (Unanimous)
• Approved taxi license for Carl Paetow dba LF Taxi (Unanimous)
• Appointed Claire Kimman as Temporary Seasonal Laborer at $12.69 per hour (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in a hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive a 45-minute review of the 2022 audit from Jon Archer of Schlenner Wenner. A brief update on the Streets and Park Superintendent position is also scheduled. No official action is expected, as this is a discussion session.

• 2022 Audit Review by Jon Archer/Schlenner Wenner (45 minutes)
• Bills discussion
• Consent agenda item discussion
• Streets and Park Superintendent update (5 minutes)

The City Council met for a special work session to review informational items. No formal actions were taken or decided during the meeting.

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: a meeting packet and the regular agenda PDF. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

The City Council awarded a wastewater and water fiber optic extension contract to Consolidated Telephone Company. The council also approved several real estate conveyances and rezoned property at Gideon’s Farm to multifamily residential. Additionally, the council authorized the acquisition of property for a stormwater holding area.

• Awarded $731,000 Wastewater and Water Fiber Optic Extension to Consolidated Telephone Company (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 41 to rezone Gideon’s Farm property from Industrial to Multifamily Residential R-3 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 42 to authorize real estate conveyance to FLI Ventures, LLC (8-0)
• Approved revised Purchase Agreement with Central Minnesota Multi-Family Housing LLC (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-24A for MnDOT Cultural Resources Monitoring on Fourth Street Northeast (8-0)
• Appointed John Ginter as Park Maintenance Worker I at $23.23 per hour (8-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement and Resolution 2023-43 to acquire property from Douglas E. and Mary Bednarek for stormwater holding (8-0)
• Approved bills totaling $1,056,574.06 (8-0)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council is holding a special work session to discuss several items, including a review of an intersection control evaluation report, a purchase agreement with Central Minnesota Multi-Family Housing, LLC, and improvements to Maple Island Park. No official action is expected; the session is for discussion and information.

• Intersection Control Evaluation Report Review (10 minutes)
• Purchase Agreement with Central Minnesota Multi-Family Housing, LLC
• Maple Island Park discussion
• Public forum with 3-minute speaking limit

The City Council met for a special work session to review informational items. No formal decisions were made or voted upon during the meeting.

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting packet and regular agenda documents, with no specific items listed. The meeting is scheduled, but no decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The City Council approved several construction bids for road resurfacing, a regional pond, and parking lot reconstruction. They also authorized the purchase of fire department turnout gear and appointed a new police officer. Additionally, the council updated the housing section of the City's Comprehensive Plan.

• Awarded $404,797.25 to Knife River-North Central for Surface Improvements 2 Project
• Awarded $297,835.95 to Craig Bardson Excavating for Southeast Regional Pond project
• Awarded $57,253.82 to Jefferson Fire and Safety Inc. for 14 sets of turnout gear
• Awarded $37,679.92 to Anderson Brothers Construction Company for Marshall Root Lot A reconstruction
• Appointed Aaron Gile as Police Officer at $33.07 per hour
• Approved $289,544.59 in bills
• Approved $25,000 in additional DNR funding for Camp Ripley Veterans State Trail
• Approved amendment to the Housing Section of the City’s Comprehensive Plan

City Council

This is a special work session, not a regular decision-making meeting. The City Council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and hear presentations from a parks maintenance worker and a utility billing clerk about their jobs. No official action is expected, though items may be referred to staff or future agendas.

• Discussion of bills
• Discussion of consent agenda items
• Presentation: Day in the Life of a Parks Maintenance Worker
• Presentation: Day in the Life of a Utility Billing Clerk

The meeting consisted of informational presentations from city staff. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded.

City Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials—a council packet and the regular agenda PDF—with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road paving and software upgrades. The council also established Juneteenth as a paid holiday for full-time employees and supported a multifamily housing TIF project.

• Awarded $855,343.70 to Knife River-North Central for Surface Improvement 2 (Eighteenth Street Northeast)
• Approved $103,875 for finance and personnel software from BS&A Software Inc.
• Authorized $15,000 for Knife River-North Central to pave Fifth Avenue Southeast
• Adopted Resolution 2023-42 supporting TIF for Central Minnesota Housing Partnership multifamily development
• Approved Personnel Policy 13 and union MOUs to add Juneteenth as a paid holiday
• Awarded $9,417 to Bob LeMieur Rolloffs Refuse and Recycling Inc. for waste collection
• Approved $505,530.23 in bills (checks 108864 through 108945)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-41 supporting the merger of the Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau

City Council

The Little Falls City Council is holding a special work session to discuss bills and consent agenda items, and to receive informational updates. Presentations include a proposed merger between the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce, accounting and personnel system conversions, and a housing partnership update. No official action is expected, as this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of bills and consent agenda items
• Presentation on Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce merger (30 min)
• Update on accounting, personnel, and time/attendance conversions (10 min)
• Central Minnesota Housing Partnership update (10 min)

The meeting was a special work session used for presentations and updates. No substantive decisions were made or voted upon during this session.

City Council

The City Council adopted a resolution supporting the use of Tax Increment Financing for a multifamily housing development. The council also approved the removal of Police Officer Jonathan West from employment for non-disciplinary reasons. Additionally, the council approved several equipment purchases and liquor and fireworks licenses.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-36 supporting TIF for Central Minnesota Housing Partnership multifamily development (7-0)
• Removed Police Officer Jonathan West from employment effective May 15, 2023
• Approved $314,818.18 in bills (7-0)
• Authorized $12,800 purchase of two EZGO TXTG golf carts (6-0)
• Awarded $18,634.80 contract to Agassiz Seed & Supply, Inc. for turf establishment products (7-0)
• Approved Fireworks License for Pyrotechnic Display, Inc. and Little Falls Dam Festival Organization (7-0)
• Approved Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Friends of Pine Grove Zoo (7-0)
• Appointed Bruce Bunnell as Golf Course Ranger at $12.69 per hour (7-0)

City Council

The City Council met for a special work session on May 15, 2023. No formal actions were taken, and several discussion items resulted in no decision.

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: a meeting packet and the regular agenda document. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

• Meeting packet and regular agenda documents posted

The City Council adopted a redevelopment plan and business subsidy for Falls Realty, LLC. Other key actions included approving schematic design work for a new City Government Center and amending sign regulations to allow electronic messaging signs.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-30 for Redevelopment Project Area No. 1 and business subsidy with Falls Realty, LLC
• Approved $238,500 for Phase 1 Schematic Design Work for the City Government Center with Wold Architects
• Adopted Ordinance No. 40 to allow electronic messaging signs
• Approved bills totaling $448,045.86
• Accepted MnDOT grant for Ripley Spur Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project
• Authorized $11,500 contribution to Morrison County SWAT Team
• Awarded $2,725.38 contract to Northern Exteriors & Remodeling LLC for golf course garage door
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held hybrid via Zoom and in person. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive informational updates on a Juneteenth holiday, schematic design work, and a garage door replacement. No official action is expected during this session.

• Discussion of bills
• Discussion of consent agenda items
• Review of Juneteenth holiday and city council meeting schedule
• Review of Phase 1 schematic design work by Wold Architects
• Review of garage door replacement at the golf course

The meeting consisted of informational reviews and updates. No formal actions were taken or decided upon during this session.

City Council

The City Council approved preliminary and final plats for the Czech Addition and the Fourth Addition to Gideon’s Farm. They also authorized a facade easement and loan agreements for properties at 113 and 117 SE 1st Street. A public hearing regarding the redevelopment plan for Falls Fabricating was recessed until May 1, 2023.

• Approved bills totaling $352,693.63
• Awarded $8,781.29 to MEI Total Solutions for library elevator door equipment
• Awarded $15,650 to Absolute Electric for Police Department surveillance upgrades
• Approved facade easement and loan agreements for Black Dog Opportunities LLC (113 and 117 SE 1st St)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Fourth Addition to Gideon’s Farm and Czech Addition
• Approved Water Tower Lease Amendment with Verizon Wireless for $1,912.88 per month
• Approved sign permit for Pine Grove Zoo
• Adopted Resolution 2023-32 supporting Job Creation Fund application for Falls Realty, LLC

City Council

The City Council met for a special work session to discuss agenda items and receive project updates. No formal actions were taken or votes cast during the meeting.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Little Falls City Council meeting on April 3, 2023. The only listed items are the meeting materials, consisting of a council packet and the regular agenda PDF. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are identified in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 39 to authorize the sale of property to Falls Realty LLC. The council also approved several municipal contracts for road markings, police equipment, and public works vehicles.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 39 authorizing property sale to Falls Realty LLC (8-0)
• Approved $112,742 purchase of two Ford F150 Lightning pickups for Public Works (8-0)
• Awarded $65,580.75 bid to Sir Lines-A-Lot for 2023 Pavement Marking Project (8-0)
• Ratified $42,670.40 purchase of radios and encryption software from Morrison County (8-0)
• Approved $7,897 contract to Bob LeMieur Rolloffs for spring leaf and brush collection (8-0)
• Approved $4,678.19 for a Police Department workstation from KI (8-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement with Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (8-0)
• Authorized $29,426.09 grant application to Firehouse Subs for a Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 (8-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special work session to discuss bills and consent agenda items. The primary substantive item was a review of a purchase agreement with the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership. The meeting also included an update on the City Hall, Police Station, and Fire Hall projects, as well as discussion of community project ideas for a council retreat.

• Discussion of purchase agreement with Central Minnesota Housing Partnership
• Update on City Hall, Police Station, and Fire Hall projects by Wold Associates
• Discussion of community project ideas for City Council Retreat
• Review of bills and consent agenda items

The City Council met for a special work session to receive updates and information. No formal actions were taken or votes cast during the meeting.

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in a hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive information on a separate maintenance agreement for the Camp Ripley Veterans State Trail for the 2023/2024 winter season. No official action is expected, as this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of bills
• Discussion of consent agenda items
• Camp Ripley Veterans State Trail Separate Maintenance Agreement 2023/2024 Winter Season

The City Council met for a special work session on March 20, 2023. No formal actions were taken or decisions made during the meeting.

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate: a meeting packet and the regular agenda document. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting materials: 03-20-23 COUNCIL PACKET.PDF
• Meeting materials: 03-20-23 REGULAR AGENDA.PDF

The City Council established Tax Increment Financing District No. 44 and approved a business subsidy and investment fund application for Falls Fabricating LLC. The council also awarded several infrastructure contracts for the airport, library, and city streets. Additionally, the council authorized a grant application for a new splash pad and restroom facility.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-22 establishing TIF District No. 44 (7-0)
• Approved Minnesota Investment Fund application and business subsidy for Falls Fabricating LLC (7-0)
• Awarded $241,341.25 to Burski Excavating, Inc. for airport taxilane extension (7-0)
• Awarded $167,745.96 to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation for 2023 Surface Improvement Project (7-0)
• Awarded $15,893.06 to MEI Total Elevator Solutions for library elevator improvements (7-0)
• Awarded $15,013 to Central MN Door Service for wastewater facility garage doors (7-0)
• Authorized DNR grant application for a splash pad and restroom facility (7-0)
• Approved $226,857.89 in bills (7-0)

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in a hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive informational updates on a retreat date, golf fees, proposed 2023 public works projects, and utility bill late fees. No official action is expected during this session.

• Discussion of bills
• Consent agenda item discussion
• Set retreat date/time
• Golf fees discussion
• Proposed 2023 Public Works Projects

The City Council held a special work session to review informational items. The council reached a consensus to keep the current utility bill late fee policy without changes. No other formal actions were taken.

• Consensus reached to not make changes to current utility bill late fee policy

City Council

The City Council approved the installation of a splash pad and restrooms and authorized a $300,000 grant application for the project. The council also awarded several infrastructure contracts and adopted resolutions regarding surplus property and golf fees.

• Approved splash pad and restroom facility at Taylor Chebet Twitchell Park
• Authorized $300,000 DNR grant application for splash pad and restrooms
• Ratified grant application for Mill Park master plan update
• Awarded $11,374.36 pavement marking contract to Linescape
• Awarded $14,000 surveillance system contract to Absolute Electric
• Awarded $24,962.50 Well 6 Rehabilitation contract to Thein Well
• Adopted Resolution 2023-17 to declare and sell surplus property
• Adopted Resolution 2023-18 to amend the 2023 Golf fee schedule

City Council

The Little Falls City Council is meeting for a regular session. The agenda contains only the meeting materials, specifically the regular agenda and council packet documents. No specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Review of 02-21-23 regular agenda
• Review of 02-21-23 council packet

The City Council approved several equipment contracts for police, administration, and public works. The council also adopted resolutions for property acquisition, the 2023 fee schedule, and 2022 year-end transfers.

• Approved property acquisition from Never Too Late LLC (Resolution 2022-86B)
• Adopted 2023 fee schedule (Resolution 2023-15)
• Approved 2022 year-end transfers (Resolution 2023-16)
• Awarded $84,397 contract to Altec Industries for a bucket truck boom
• Awarded $27,302.54 contract to Streicher’s for police bulletproof vests
• Awarded $9,160 contract to Metro Sales for a Ricoh copier/scanner
• Awarded $6,450 contract to CDW-G for six desktop scanners
• Approved MOU with AFSCME regarding Health Care Savings Plan language

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, receive updates on erosion control at the Weyerhaeuser Museum and year-end transfers, and hear public comments. No official action is expected on agenda items.

• Public forum with 3-minute speaking limit
• Bills discussion
• Consent agenda item discussion
• Erosion control update at Weyerhaeuser Museum (10 min)
• Year-end transfers by Finance Director/City Administrator (15 min)

The meeting consisted of informational updates and discussions. No formal actions were decided, approved, or denied during this session.

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in a hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive informational updates on chickens, a council retreat, and the Falls Fabricating project. No official action is expected, as this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of bills
• Discussion of consent agenda items
• Chickens update by PW Director/City Engineer
• City Council Retreat update by City Administrator
• Falls Fabricating Project update by City Administrator

The City Council reached a consensus that the Planning Commission should not pursue amendments to zoning to allow chickens to be raised in the city. Other items discussed included the upcoming council retreat and the Falls Fabricating expansion project.

• Consensus reached for Planning Commission to stop work on amending zoning to allow chickens

City Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials—a regular agenda PDF and a council packet PDF—with no listed agenda items. The meeting is procedural in nature, as no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The City Council approved three labor agreements with unions and appointed Kyle Johnson as Assistant Police Chief. The council also authorized several equipment purchases for the Police Department and approved updated utility rates.

• Approved $1,963,920.26 in total bills (5-0)
• Accepted $6,546.75 Source Water Protection grant for card readers (5-0)
• Approved multiple police vehicle equipment contracts totaling $155,878.94 (5-0)
• Awarded $5,800 for police training software to MdE Inc. Software (5-0)
• Approved property acquisition from Never Too Late LLC via Resolution 2022-86A (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-90A establishing updated water, wastewater, storm water, garbage, and recycling rates (5-0)
• Authorized installation of streetlights at Weston Circle (5-0)
• Approved labor agreements with Little Falls Supervisors, AFSCME Council 65, and IUOE Local 49 (5-0 each)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council is holding a special work session to discuss bills, consent agenda items, and several informational topics. The main items include a discussion on a local option sales tax and planning for a council retreat. No official action is expected, as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of local option sales tax (30 minutes)
• City Council retreat discussion (10 minutes)
• Council photos and bios scheduled for February 6, 2023
• Public forum with 3-minute speaking limit
• Bills and consent agenda item discussions

The City Council held a special work session to discuss informational items. The council reached a consensus to remove the local option sales tax from the regular agenda. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Removed local option sales tax (Item 9.c.) from the regular agenda

City Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials—a regular agenda PDF and a council packet PDF—with no listed agenda items. The council is meeting, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Regular agenda PDF available
• Council packet PDF available

The City Council held its reorganizational meeting to elect a President and Vice President. The council approved several personnel resolutions, a mobile food unit ordinance, and a contract for firefighting breathing apparatus. They also authorized the pursuit of a grant for the First Street Northeast Reconstruction Project.

• Elected Gerald Knafla as Council President (8-0)
• Elected Councilmember Liljegren as Council Vice President (8-0)
• Approved $200,914.60 for 25 Drager SCBAs from Alex Air Apparatus (8-0)
• Approved bills totaling $461,438.54 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 37 amending Mobile Food Units code (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Assistant Police Chief position description and Pay Grade 21 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 to pursue grant funding for First Street Northeast Reconstruction (8-0)
• Approved raffle permit for Church of St. Mary for February 21, 2023 (8-0)

City Council

This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held in a hybrid format. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, and receive information about a denial letter for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for self-contained breathing apparatus. No official action is expected during this session.

• Discussion of bills
• Discussion of consent agenda items
• Information item: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Deny Letter

The City Council held a special work session where no formal votes were taken. The council reached a consensus to add a resolution for a First Street Northeast improvement project grant to the regular agenda. Other items were presented for informational purposes only.

• Consensus reached to add First Street Northeast improvement project grant resolution to regular agenda