Little Falls public meetings in 2024
51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on ordinances to regulate cannabis and hemp businesses, including zoning and retail registration. They will also consider adopting multiple labor contracts for 2025–2026, a 2025 fee schedule, and approval of bills totaling $821,114.79. Other business includes grant applications for Trunk Highway 27 improvements and declaring surplus property for sale.
- Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 51 (cannabis/hemp zoning) and Ordinance No. 52 (retail business regulations)
- Approval of bills (checks 3253–3274 and 111958–112040) totaling $821,114.79
- Adoption of labor contracts (Resolutions 2024-77 through 2024-87) for police, supervisors, AFSCME, and operating engineers
- Resolution 2024-85 establishing the 2025 fee schedule
- Grant applications (Carbon Reduction, Local Partnership, Transportation Alternatives) for Trunk Highway 27/Eighteenth Street East improvements
The Little Falls City Council adopted ordinances establishing zoning districts for cannabis businesses and regulations for cannabis and hemp retail businesses, along with summary publication ordinances. It also approved labor agreements with multiple unions, a 2025 fee schedule, and several other administrative items. All votes were unanimous except for one councilmember absent and one dissenting vote on the cannabis-related ordinances.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 51, zoning for cannabis businesses (6-0, Hanson absent)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 52, regulations for cannabis and hemp retail businesses (6-1, Gosiak nay, Hanson absent)
- Approved labor agreements with LELS Local 68, Supervisors, AFSCME Council 65, IUOE Local 49, and AFSCME MOA (all 6-0, Hanson absent)
- Approved 2025 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2024-85) (6-0, Hanson absent)
- Authorized golf cart lease with Versatile Vehicles Inc., 45 carts at $29,430/year (7-0)
- Rejected all three bids for Water Treatment Facility Clarifier Rehabilitation Project (7-0)
- Approved HR Director pay grade adjustment to Grade 21, Step 1, $48.47/hour (7-0)
- Appointed Richard Berry as Police Officer at Pay Grade 13, Step 1, $36.31/hour (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, as well as receive updates on a zoo animal donation, a meeting/clubhouse/event center update, and set a date for a strategic planning meeting. No official votes are expected.
- Discussion of bills
- Discussion of consent agenda items
- Council information: Zoo animal donation (no details provided)
- Update on meeting, clubhouse and event center
- Set date for strategic planning meeting
The Little Falls City Council held a special work session on December 16, 2024, with all members present except Councilmember Hanson. The council directed staff to accept a donated snow leopard for Pine Grove Zoo, selected March 24, 2025, for the strategic planning meeting, and directed staff to seek two-year garbage hauler contract quotes. No formal votes were taken; all actions were by consensus.
- Directed staff to accept snow leopard donation for Pine Grove Zoo (consensus)
- Selected March 24, 2025, for strategic planning meeting (consensus)
- Directed staff to request quotations from three local garbage haulers for two-year contract (consensus)
City Council
The City Council will vote on the 2025 levy and budget, including the capital improvement plan. The agenda also introduces multiple ordinances to zone and regulate cannabis and hemp businesses, and calls a public hearing for zoning amendments. Other key items include adopting new water, sewer, garbage, and recycling rates, establishing pay for paid-on-call firefighters and seasonal temporary employees, and awarding a general obligation bond sale. The meeting concludes with a closed session to discuss property sales.
- Adopt Resolution 2024-74 (2025 Levy), Resolution 2024-75 (2025 Housing and Redevelopment Authority), and Resolution 2024-76 (2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan)
- Ratify and introduce Ordinance No. 51 (Amend City Code Chapter 11 on zoning of cannabis and hemp businesses) and introduce Ordinance No. 52 (Regulate cannabis/hemp retail businesses and temporary events)
- Adopt Resolution 2024-84 to establish water, sewer, garbage, and recycling rates for 2025
- Adopt Resolution 2024-73 to award sale of General Obligation Permanent Improvement Revolving (PIR) Bond, Series 2024B
- Approval of $373,661.30 in bills and appointment of Daniel Owens as Patrol Sergeant
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Little Falls City Council holds a special work session to discuss bills and the consent agenda, receive a presentation from Tom Frericks, and review Ordinance Nos. 51 and 52 establishing zoning and cannabis/hemp product registration. No formal votes are expected; items are for discussion and information only.
- Introduction of new City Administrator Alex (Alexis) Smith
- Presentation by Tom Frericks (45 minutes)
- Discussion of Ordinance No. 51 & 52 on zoning and cannabis/hemp product registration (15 minutes)
- Public forum for resident comments (3-minute limit)
- Council discussion of bills and consent agenda items
City Council
The City Council will vote on the authorization of General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds. The body is also considering personnel appointments and updates to Public Works Director and Assistant Engineer position descriptions.
- Approval of bills totaling $439,403.54
- Resolution 2024-72 authorizing Public Facilities Authority General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A
- Appointment of Eric Hegna as Sergeant Investigator for the Police department
- Professional services contracts with Bolton & Menk for PFAS management and FOG/Sump Pump ordinances
- Resolution 2024-70 regarding a variance request for Jan Ouren
City Council
This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council. The agenda includes only procedural items: a public forum, discussion of bills, and discussion of consent agenda items. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for action.
- Public forum for residents to address the council
- Discussion of city bills
- Discussion of consent agenda items
- Council information only items
City Council
The City Council is meeting to canvass and certify the results of the November 5, 2024 municipal election for three council seats. This is a procedural meeting to verify vote totals for Ward One (Raquel Lundberg), Ward Two (Gerald Knafla), and Ward Three (Frank Gosiak and Michael Lashinski).
- Canvass of Councilmember, Ward One: Raquel Lundberg and write-ins
- Canvass of Councilmember, Ward Two: Gerald Knafla and write-ins
- Canvass of Councilmember, Ward Three: Frank Gosiak, Michael Lashinski, and write-ins
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the final assessment roll for Public Improvement 408, and on vacating a portion of Eighth Avenue Northeast railroad crossing. They will also award contracts for a fire department grass rig and police ticket-writing software, and consider a bond sale resolution and several other administrative items.
- Resolution 2024-67: adopt final assessment roll for Public Improvement 408
- Resolution 2024-68: vacate portion of Eighth Avenue Northeast (railroad crossing)
- Award 2010 Crew Cab Grass Rig to Randolph-Hampton Fire District
- Award ticket writing software contract to Saltus Technologies for Police
- Resolution 2024-69: provide for competitive negotiated sale of bonds
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
This is a special work session meeting. The council will discuss the Briggs Companies Development Project, along with general bills and consent agenda items. No formal votes are expected; the session is for information and discussion only.
- Briggs Companies Development Project presentation by Pat Briggs (15 minutes)
- Discussion of bills
- Consent agenda item discussion
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 50, Seventh Series, authorizing the sale of property to Arrow Family Services, introduced on October 7. They will also approve bills totaling $616,511.43 and discuss personnel actions to fill a sergeant investigator and police officer position. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an offer for a parcel.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 50 for sale of property to Arrow Family Services
- Approval of bills totaling $616,511.43
- Personnel actions: Post Sergeant Investigator and Police Officer positions
- Closed session to develop offer for parcel number 48.0021.000
- Consent agenda includes Santa Parade application and police/recycling reports
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council is holding a special work session to discuss bills, the consent agenda, and receive updates. Items include a community services update from ISD 482 and a review of Tax Increment Financing from the DDA. No formal votes or actions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Public Forum for citizen comments (3-minute limit)
- Bills Discussion by City Council
- Consent Agenda Item Discussion
- Community Services Update by Sarah Rustad (ISD 482)
- Review of Tax Increment Financing by Jason Murray (DDA)
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will vote on a master loan/grant agreement for a lead service line replacement program, adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of property to Richard Mattison Five Star Autoglass, and appoint Alexis Smith as City Administrator. Other business includes a call for a public informational meeting on the proposed 2025 budget and levies, approval of bills totaling $1,582,931.25, and several personnel actions.
- Approval of bills totaling $1,582,931.25
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 49 authorizing sale of property to Richard Mattison Five Star Autoglass
- Appointment of Alexis Smith as City Administrator
- Approval of lead service line replacement program master loan/grant agreement with Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
- Call for public informational meeting on proposed 2025 budget and levies on December 2, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Little Falls City Council is holding a special work session to discuss bills, consent agenda items, and contract negotiations with the Friends of Pine Grove Zoo, Little Falls Lions Club, and Morrison County Animal Humane Society. A memorial bench donation will also be reviewed. No final decisions are expected at this session.
- Discussion of a memorial bench donation
- Contract negotiations with Friends of Pine Grove Zoo
- Contract negotiations with Little Falls Lions Club
- Contract negotiations with Morrison County Animal Humane Society
- Review of consent agenda items
City Council
The council will adopt preliminary 2025 levy and budget resolutions, introduce an ordinance to authorize sale of property to Richard Mattison Five Star Autoglass, and consider multiple service and equipment awards. A public hearing on delinquent utility assessments and a closed meeting to develop an offer for a specific property are also on the agenda.
- Resolution 2024-60: preliminary 2025 levy; Resolution 2024-62: preliminary budget and capital plan
- Ordinance No. 49: authorize and direct sale of property to Richard Mattison Five Star Autoglass
- Award of Trunk Highway 27 bridge design services to Bolton & Menk (postponed from 09/03)
- Award of additional body worn cameras from Axon for police
- Health insurance renewal with The Better Health Collective
The Little Falls City Council awarded the Trunk Highway 27 Grade Separation design services project to Short Elliott Hendrickson after rejecting a motion to award it to Bolton & Menk. The council also approved several other contracts, including a $25,986.20 Axon police equipment purchase and a $4,100 fall leaf collection service. Additionally, the council adopted preliminary 2025 levies and budget, and approved personnel actions and a take-home vehicle policy.
- Awarded Trunk Highway 27 design to Short Elliott Hendrickson (6-2)
- Rejected Bolton & Menk for Trunk Highway 27 design (2-6)
- Approved $25,986.20 Axon body-worn camera and taser purchase (unanimous)
- Awarded $4,100 fall leaf/brush collection to Bob LeMieur Rolloffs (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-60 preliminary 2025 levy (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-61 preliminary HRA levy (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-62 preliminary budget and CIP (unanimous)
- Adopted Personnel Policy 46 take-home vehicle (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council. The council will discuss bills, consent agenda items, and several informational topics. These include proposed updates to the mobile food truck ordinance, electric vehicle charging stations at the Fletcher Creek parking lot, design services for Trunk Highway 27/Memorial Bridge, and preliminary 2025 levies and budget discussions. No official votes are expected, but the council may provide direction to staff.
- Review proposed updates to Mobile Food Truck Ordinance
- Discussion of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Fletcher Creek parking lot
- Trunk Highway 27/Memorial Bridge design services discussion
- Preliminary 2025 levies and budget discussions
The City Council held a special work session with no formal votes. They directed staff to forward proposed updates to the Mobile Food Truck Ordinance to the Planning Commission for review, and to pursue an agreement with Minnesota Power for four EV charging stations at Fletcher Creek Parking Lot. Other items, including Trunk Highway 27 bridge design services and preliminary 2025 levies, were discussed and placed on the regular agenda.
- Directed staff to forward Mobile Food Truck Ordinance to Planning Commission
- Directed staff to pursue EV charging station agreement with Minnesota Power
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will vote on several new business items, including accepting an airport commission recommendation for a grant to design rehabilitation of a 7-unit T-hangar, and awarding a contract to Bolton & Menk for Trunk Highway 27 bridge design services. The council will also approve bills totaling $619,185.13 and consider personnel actions. A closed session is scheduled to develop a counteroffer on a railroad right-of-way with BNSF Railway.
- Approval of bills totaling $619,185.13 (eChecks 3099–3119, checks 111431–111504)
- Resolution 2024-58: Accepting Airport Commission recommendation for Phase 1 design grant to rehabilitate a 7-unit T-hangar
- Award of Trunk Highway 27 bridge design services to Bolton & Menk
- Personnel actions: authorizing posting for Assistant Police Chief and Park Maintenance Worker I, and appointing Katherine Walters as Seasonal Golf Course Attendant
- Closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(c) to develop counteroffer on BNSF Railway right-of-way from Fourth Ave NE to Broadway East between Fifth and Sixth St NE
The council approved Resolution 2024-58 authorizing a grant agreement with the FAA for design services to rehabilitate the airport's six- and seven-unit T-hangars. It also authorized posting for an Assistant Police Chief and a Park Maintenance Worker I, and appointed Katherine Walters as Seasonal Golf Course Attendant. A proposal to allow third-party advertising at the Clubhouse failed, and the bridge design award was postponed.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-58 for FAA grant agreement for T-hangar rehab design (7-0)
- Authorized posting of Assistant Police Chief position (7-0)
- Authorized posting of Park Maintenance Worker I position (7-0)
- Appointed Katherine Walters as Seasonal Golf Course Attendant at $15.81/hr (7-0)
- Approved bills totaling $619,185.13 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including raffle permits and temporary road closure (7-0)
- Denied agreement with WHJ Media LLC for Clubhouse advertising (1-6)
- Postponed Trunk Highway 27 Bridge Design Services award to next meeting (5-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, meaning no final votes are expected. The council will receive updates on the Little Falls Golf Course Clubhouse and Event Center and a wastewater discharge violation. They will also discuss bills and consent agenda items.
- Update on Little Falls Golf Course Clubhouse and Event Center (20-minute presentation)
- Discussion of a wastewater discharge violation (10-minute presentation)
- Discussion of bills and consent agenda items
The Little Falls City Council held a special work session on September 3, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. Public forum included comments from representatives of Bolton & Menk and Short Elliott Hendrickson regarding the Trunk Highway 27 Grade Separation design services project. Informational updates were given on the Golf Course Clubhouse and Event Center, wastewater discharge violations, and constituent questions. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
City Council
The council will approve bills totaling $1,828,113.93 and consider adopting two ordinances to authorize the sale of properties to CM Real Estate LLC and another entity. They will also vote on resolutions to purchase property from Gerald M. and Gloria A. Thomes, apply for a Minnesota Rail System Improvement Grant, and set a public hearing for delinquent utility bills. Additionally, contracts for City Hall door replacement and soil testing for Public Improvement 399 will be awarded.
- Approval of bills (EChecks 3074–3098 and checks 111353–111430) totaling $1,828,113.93
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 47, Seventh Series, authorizing sale of property to CM Real Estate LLC
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 48, authorizing sale of property
- Resolution 2024-56 to purchase property from Gerald M. and Gloria A. Thomes
- Resolution 2024-57 for Minnesota Rail System Improvement Grant funding from MnDOT
The Little Falls City Council approved the sale of two properties, one to CM Real Estate LLC for $23,295.52 and one to FLI Ventures LLC for $25,154.75, both unanimously. They also approved a $27,400 amendment to the wastewater project engineering contract, bringing the total to $425,100, and a change order for zoo fence work. Several other items were approved, including a new internship, a position posting, and a grant application.
- Approved sale of property to CM Real Estate LLC for $23,295.52 (unanimous)
- Approved sale of property to FLI Ventures LLC for $25,154.75 (unanimous)
- Approved $27,400 amendment to wastewater project engineering contract (unanimous)
- Approved $8,250 change order for zoo fence replacement (7-1)
- Authorized 640-hour water/wastewater internship at $14/hr (unanimous)
- Authorized posting of Street and Parks Superintendent position (5-3)
- Approved $1,000 property acquisition from Gerald and Gloria Thomes (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for rail system improvement grant agreement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Little Falls City Council holds a special work session. The agenda includes discussion of bills and consent agenda items. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled. This is a procedural meeting.
- Discussion of city bills
- Discussion of consent agenda items
- Public forum for resident comments (3-minute limit)
- Council information only items
The City Council held a special work session with no formal votes or decisions. Councilmember Gosiak discussed installing pickleball courts north of the existing tennis courts at 209 Eighth Street Southwest, as recommended by the Park, Recreation, and Tree Board. The council reached consensus to add this recommendation to a future regular agenda for further action.
- Added Park, Recreation, and Tree Board pickleball court recommendation to regular agenda (consensus)
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a special work session to discuss bills and consent agenda items. The session includes informational updates on the municipal golf course clubhouse and a splash pad project.
- Discussion of bills
- Discussion of consent agenda items
- Update on Little Falls Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse and Event Center
- Overview of splash pad site, design, building, and budget
- Update from Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
City Council
The City Council will review several property transactions and a decision to opt into a PFAS class action lawsuit. The body is also considering new police drone policies and public safety grant applications.
- Approval of bills totaling $747,129.39
- Opt-in to PFAS Class Action Lawsuit
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 47 and 48 regarding property sales to CM Real Estate LLC and FLI Ventures, LLC
- Approval of Unmanned Aerial Special Program (UAS/Drone) Policy 606 for Police
- Grant submittals to Sourcewell for VR Training Program and Wildland Rescue Turnout Gear
The Little Falls City Council approved several purchases and personnel actions, including a $328,612.42 front-end loader, a $50,700 change order for the Southwest Regional Pond Project, and the appointment of Jordan Slater as a police officer. The council also opted into a PFAS class action lawsuit and authorized grant applications for police and fire equipment.
- Approved bills totaling $747,129.39 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-54 accepting second quarter donations (7-0)
- Approved Policy 606 on unmanned aerial systems (7-0)
- Authorized lease of one Ford Escape for police at $31,893 (7-0)
- Approved Change Order 1 for $50,700 with Kimman Dirt Diggers (7-0)
- Authorized purchase of 2023 CAT 938 front-end loader for $328,612.42 (7-0)
- Appointed Jordan Slater as police officer at $34.06/hour (7-0)
- Opted into PFAS class action lawsuit (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will review municipal bills and award bids for public improvements, police storage, and clubhouse appliances. The body is also considering a snow plowing agreement with Little Falls Township and a grant application for a roundabout.
- Approval of checks 111170 through 111275 totaling $737,123.31
- Resolution 2024-51 to award bid to Knife River-North Central for Public Improvement 399
- Award for DATTO Secure Storage for the Police Department
- Resolution 2024-53 for a Minnesota Department of Transportation Roundabout Grant Application
- Memorandum of Agreement for snow plowing with Little Falls Township
City Council
This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council. The council will discuss bills and consent agenda items, plus receive updates and discuss information-only items including special vehicles, the city administrator vacancy, and the golf clubhouse and event center. No official actions are expected; items are for discussion and future direction.
- Discussion of special vehicles ordinance by Police Chief and Public Works Director
- Discussion of process to fill city administrator vacancy (HR Director, 20 min)
- Update on Golf Clubhouse and Event Center (Interim Administrators, 10 min)
- Review of bills pending payment
- Public forum for comments on agenda or city matters (3 min limit)
City Council
This special work session includes a review of the 2023 audit by Jon Archer/Schlenner Wenner. The council will also hold discussions regarding an interim city administrator.
- 2023 Audit Review with Jon Archer/Schlenner Wenner
- Discussions regarding an Interim City Administrator
- Bills discussion
- Consent agenda item discussion
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will meet on July 1, 2024, to consider several resolutions. These include the sale of bonds for Public Improvement 399 and updates to golf and ballfield fee schedules. The council will also address a setback variance request and approve bills totaling $524,917.39.
- Bond sale for Public Improvement 399 (Resolution 2024-52)
- Fee schedule updates for golf and ballfields (Resolution 2024-47)
- Authorization to sell surplus police equipment (Resolution 2024-50)
- Fence contract award to Eagle Construction Company for Pine Grove Zoo
- Setback variance request for Christopher and Sarah VanRisseghem
City Council
The City Council will vote on adopting ordinances for a new Floodplain Management Plan. Members also plan to appoint a temporary City Administrator following the resignation of Jon Radermacher. The agenda includes several grant applications and contract ratifications.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 46 and 46A regarding a Floodplain Management Plan
- Appointment of a temporary City Administrator and delegation of duties
- Ratification of Anderson Brothers Construction for the Golf Clubhouse parking lot
- Approval of bills totaling $709,644.83
- Grant application to the MN DNR for rural fire assistance
City Council
This special work session includes an update from the Morrison County Historical Society and discussions regarding the temporary appointment of City Administrator duties. Staff will also provide an update on several golf facility projects.
- Morrison County Historical Society and MSWCD update
- Temporary appointment and delegation of City Administrator duties
- Golf facility updates, including parking lot work by Anderson Brothers Construction
City Council
The City Council will review a resolution to modify a development district and establish Tax Increment Financing for The Views on 7th Avenue Apartments. The agenda also includes introducing new floodplain management ordinances and discussing golf course improvements. Additionally, the council will consider various permits and contract awards.
- Resolution 2024-39: Establish TIF District 46 for The Views on 7th Avenue Apartments
- Ordinance No. 46: Adopt Floodplain Management Plan
- Approval of bills totaling $380,556.28
- Contract award for Appliance, Bulk Garbage, Electronic, and Tire Collection
- Resolution 2024-42: ARMER Grant Application for AES Radios
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 from the police chief on the 2023 police report and from staff on golf operations. No official action is expected on these items.
- 2023 Police Report Review by Police Chief
- Golf Update by staff
- Bills discussion
- Consent agenda item discussion
- Public forum with 3-minute speaking limit
City Council
The Little Falls City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several public works lettings. Key actions include approving bills totaling $817,907.21, awarding bids for public improvement projects, and considering new business items like a police officer hire and a PFAS grant application. The meeting will recess into a closed session to discuss property acquisition.
- Approval of checks totaling $817,907.21
- Award bid to R L Larson Excavating Inc. for Public Improvement 408 (Resolution 2024-36)
- Award contracts for clarifier rehabilitation, bearings, elevated deck, parking lot repaving, and cart pathway
- Approve change orders 4 and 9 for Golf Course Clubhouse and Event Center Project
- Adopt Resolution 2024-37 for sale of bonds for Public Improvement 408
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 updates on several topics, including a temporary assignment of administrative duties, the golf course clubhouse and event center, a fence at Pine Grove Zoo, and recycling rates. No official action is expected on these discussion items.
- Temporary assignment of administrative duties (5 min)
- Golf Course/Clubhouse and Event Center discussion: clubhouse, staffing, other (20 min)
- Fence discussion at Pine Grove Zoo (10 min)
- Recycling rate discussions (10 min)
- FYI: Grant award from Minnesota Department of Labor for elevated deck at wastewater facility
City Council
This is a special work session of the Little Falls City Council, held immediately after a closed meeting. The only substantive item is the continuation of the city administrator's performance evaluation, which is being conducted in a closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business items listed.
- Continuation of city administrator performance evaluation under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3(a)
City Council
The Little Falls City Council is meeting to approve bills, award contracts for bituminous patching, police records management, rifle upgrades, and squad vehicle accessories, and consider a development agreement for Rock Ridge Townhomes. They will also discuss personnel appointments, insurance provider changes, airport hangar rehabilitation, and a water funding application.
- Approve checks totaling $377,058.73
- Award bituminous patching contract to Knife River Corporation
- Adopt Resolution 2024-35, development agreement with Rock Ridge Townhomes LLC
- Authorize grant and design agreement for airport hangar rehabilitation with TKDA
- Appoint Austin Becker as police officer and others to seasonal positions
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 hear informational updates on a funding request from Friends of Linden Hill, golf clubhouse and event center negotiations, a rail service improvement grant for the Camp Ripley Spur Crossings Project on Fourth Street Northeast, and a strategic planning meeting. No official action is expected during this session.
- Funding request from Friends of Linden Hill (Julia Mueller, FOLH)
- Golf Clubhouse and Event Center negotiation update
- Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program Grant for Camp Ripley Spur Crossings Project (Fourth Street Northeast)
- Strategic planning meeting discussion
- Public forum with 3-minute speaking limit
City Council
The Little Falls City Council is meeting to approve bills totaling $671,689.34, appoint a new police chief, and consider several resolutions including a workforce housing grant application and drinking water system improvements. The agenda also includes routine items like reports, permits, and a parade application.
- Approve checks 110671-110761 totaling $671,689.34
- Appoint Kyle Johnson as Police Chief (interview committee recommendation)
- Resolution 2024-33: Workforce Housing Development Program application for Phase II
- Resolution 2024-32: Support funding application for drinking water system improvements
- Resolution 2024-31: Authorize grant agreement with MnDOT for airport improvements
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 the Project 399 sidewalk and streets work, a records management system review, a request for proposals for clubhouse and event center management, and an update on a Department of Agriculture grant application for a fence at Pine Grove Zoo. No official action is expected during this session.
- Discussion of bills and consent agenda items
- Project 399 sidewalk and streets update
- Records Management System (RMS) review by Interim Police Chief
- Request for Proposals for Clubhouse and Event Center Management
- Update on Department of Agriculture grant application for fence at Pine Grove Zoo
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will hold public hearings on several resolutions, including establishing Tax Increment Financing District 45 for the Rock Ridge Townhome project and ordering surface/utility improvements for three streets. They will also consider awarding contracts for wastewater cameras and a lead service line inventory grant, plus approve routine items like bills and licenses.
- Resolution 2024-21: Modify Municipal District 1 and establish TIF 45 for Rock Ridge Townhome
- Public improvements: Fourth Street Northeast (PI 399), Seventh Avenue Southeast (PI 408), 153rd Avenue (PI 408)
- Award contract to Absolute Electric for wastewater cameras and card readers
- Ratify Bolton & Menk for Lead Service Line Inventory Engagement Grant from MN Dept. of Health
- Approve bills totaling $286,602.97 (checks 110608-110670)
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 the clubhouse RFP review, Rosenmeier House, and Policy 40 on delinquent utilities. No official action is expected during this session.
- Discussion of bills
- Consent agenda item discussion
- RFP review for clubhouse
- Rosenmeier House discussions
- Policy 40 on delinquent utilities
City Council
The City Council will review various city reports and approve bills totaling $702,591.43. The meeting includes discussions on public works lettings for Maple Island Park and several personnel hiring actions.
- Approval of checks 110529 through 110607 totaling $702,591.43
- Maple Island Park Improvements: Cameras/Card Reader System (Absolute Electric) and Door Replacement (Eagle Construction Company Inc.)
- Professional Services for Final Clarifiers and Solids Dewatering (Short Elliott Hendrickson)
- Spring Leaf and Brush Collection/Day of Caring (Bob LeMieur Rolloffs, Refuse and Recycling Inc.)
- Resolution 2024-19: Large Scale Street and Sidewalk Sale License for Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s Arts and Crafts Fair
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 street and sidewalk sale licenses, clubhouse construction, Rosenmeier uses, fire department reports, and a request to waive late penalties. No official action is expected on these items.
- Large Scale Street and Sidewalk Sale License Applications from Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and West Side Improvement Association
- Clubhouse Construction Progress Update
- Rosenmeier Uses discussion
- Fire Department Annual Report Review, Fire Engine Replacement Bidding, Slip On Tanker Units Grant Application, and Fire Relief Review
- Request to Waive Late Penalties for Barrett Pet Food
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 presentations on several topics, including a review by Friends of Linden Hill, a grant application for fencing, an alleyway vacation, and golf course fees and operations. No official action is expected during this session.
- Friends of Linden Hill review (15 minutes)
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant application for fence FPGZ (10 minutes)
- Alleyway vacation between Tenth and Thirteenth Avenues Northeast (10 minutes)
- Golf course greens fees, memberships, and range ball dispenser discussion (10 minutes)
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will vote on routine approvals including bills, permits, and minutes, and will consider several public improvement projects and grant applications. Key actions include awarding contracts for police security systems, adopting feasibility reports for street improvements, and appointing a new police officer.
- Approve checks totaling $413,686.82
- Award camera and card reader system contracts for Police Annex Building to Absolute Electric and XTONA
- Adopt resolutions for public improvements on Fourth Street Northeast, Seventh Avenue Southeast, and 153rd Street
- Appoint Anthony Thorpe as Police Officer
- Approve conditional use permit for Rock Ridge Townhome (Roach Development LLC)
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will vote on routine approvals including bills, minutes, and consent agenda items, and will award contracts for public works projects including a butterfly valve, Mill Park improvements, and East Water Tower coating. The meeting also includes personnel actions and a resolution for year-end transfers.
- Approval of checks totaling $584,823.84
- Award contract for Butterfly Valve, Core & Main, Public Improvement 399
- Award contract for Conceptual Plan Rendering, Bolton & Menk, Mill Park Improvements
- Award contract for East Water Tower Coating, Slack Painting, LLC
- Adopt Resolution 2024-12, Approve Year End Transfers
City Council
The Little Falls City Council is holding a special work session to discuss bills and consent agenda items, and to receive informational presentations on the Minnesota Fishing Museum, significant industrial users and wastewater, tree removals for the Fourth Street Northeast project, and planning and zoning items. No official action is expected during this session.
- Discussion of bills and consent agenda items
- Presentation by Minnesota Fishing Museum (Danny Noss)
- Discussion on significant industrial users and wastewater
- Tree removals for Fourth Street Northeast project
- Planning and zoning items update
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will meet to approve bills, accept donations, and consider several personnel actions, including appointing an interim police chief. The council will also order feasibility reports for street and utility improvements, and adopt resolutions related to a tax increment financing district and election judges.
- Approve bills totaling $963,190.47
- Adopt Resolution 2024-06 accepting fourth quarter 2023 donations
- Award contracts for security cameras and chemical feed pump upgrades
- Appoint Kyle Johnson as Interim Police Chief
- Order feasibility reports for improvements on Fourth Street NE, Seventh Avenue SE, and 153rd Street
City Council
This special work session is for information-only items and discussion. The Council will review the Friends of Pine Grove Zoo, a software conversion, and proposed 2024 project areas.
- Friends of Pine Grove Zoo review
- Software conversion presentation and review
- 2024 proposed project areas review
City Council
This agenda contains only the meeting materials, specifically the draft minutes from the previous regular meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Review of 1-18-24 regular meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will review various city business including financial approvals and personnel recommendations. The agenda includes several contract awards for public improvements, security, and police services.
- Approval of checks totaling $286,565.71 and $1,901,992.42
- Engineering award to Bolton & Menk for Public Improvement 402
- Security improvement award to Absolute Electric for Lindbergh Lions Recreational Complex
- Body Worn Camera Audit award to Rampart Audit LLC
- No Parking Petition for Eighth Avenue Southeast
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 information on the clubhouse request for proposals review and a staffing review. No official action is expected on these items, and the meeting is largely informational and procedural.
- Clubhouse Request for Proposals Review (20-minute discussion)
- Staffing Review with City Administrator/HR Director (10-minute discussion)
- Bills discussion
- Consent agenda item discussion
- Reminder: City Council Retreat, January 25-26, 2024
City Council
The Little Falls City Council will reorganize by electing a president and vice president, approve bills totaling $237,374.30, and consider several resolutions including designating the official newspaper and depository, declaring a motor grader surplus, and establishing wages for paid-on-call firefighters. The agenda also includes personnel actions such as affirming a performance evaluation, posting positions, and adopting a memorandum of understanding for vacation cash-out.
- Approval of checks 110133-110190 totaling $237,374.30
- Resolution 2024-03: Establish wages for paid-on-call firefighters
- Resolution 2024-01: Designate Morrison County Record as legal newspaper
- Resolution 2024-04: Declare surplus property (motor grader)
- Post Equipment Operator I position and Public Works Collections Worker position
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 public works equipment and a potential daycare facility with Independent School District 482. No official action is expected, as this is a discussion session.
- Discussion of bills
- Discussion of consent agenda items
- Public Works Equipment discussion with PW Director/City Engineer
- Independent School District 482 Daycare Facility discussion