Little Falls public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session and a regular meeting to discuss bills and city business. Key actions include approving infrastructure reports and reviewing a property sale ordinance.

• Approval of bills totaling $473,601.44
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 61 to authorize sale of property to Minnesota Power
• Awarding contracts for street sweeper brushes (Zarnoth Brush Works) and snowplow cutting edges (Ziegler CAT)
• Adoption of feasibility reports for surface and utility improvements on First Street Northeast and First Avenue Southeast
• Approval of grade crossing agreements with BNSF for Fourth Street Northeast and First Street Northeast

The council adopted a resolution to issue $2,205,000 in general obligation bonds for public improvement project 399. It also approved several contracts, appointments, and feasibility studies, including a street‑sweeper brush purchase, snowplow cutting edges, and grade‑crossing easement agreements with BNSF. Additional actions were taken to accept fourth‑quarter donations, set firefighter salaries, and adopt a rental‑housing inspection policy.

• Approved $2,205,000 bond issuance (Resolution 2025-66) – vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Resolution 2025-65 accepting Q4 2025 donations – vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays (2 absent)
• Approved $6,382 purchase of street‑sweeper brushes (Zarnoth Brush Works) – vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved $6,811.72 purchase of snowplow cutting edges (Ziegler CAT) – vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Appointed Ron Flolid to Airport Commission (2026‑2029 term) – vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Authorized $10,675 BNSF grade‑crossing easement at Fourth St NE – vote: 4 ayes, 2 nays
• Authorized $5,500 BNSF grade‑crossing easement at First St NE – vote: 4 ayes, 2 nays
• Ordered feasibility reports for Public Improvements 403 and 416 – vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays (2 absent each)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session and a regular meeting to discuss bills and city operations. Key agenda items include a proposed property sale to Minnesota Power and infrastructure improvements on First Street Northeast and First Avenue Southeast.

• Approval of bills totaling $473,601.44
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 61 to authorize the sale of property to Minnesota Power
• Resolution 2025-63 and 2025-64 for surface and utility improvements on First Street Northeast and First Avenue Southeast
• Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreements for Fourth Street Northeast and First Street Northeast
• Policy No. 91 regarding rental housing inspection frequency

The council moved Consent Agenda Item 6.f. to Item 9.h. on the regular agenda. The move was approved by consensus of the council. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting also noted a $56,000 donation from the Little Falls Lions for park improvements at Lions Park.

• Approved moving Consent Agenda Item 6.f. to Item 9.h. on regular agenda (consensus)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council will approve the agenda, minutes, and a batch of electronic checks totaling $492,191.72. It will adopt the 2026 utility rate changes, including a 22% water usage charge increase and a 10% base charge rise to cover $22,000 in operating costs and $383,000 in debt payments. The council will also approve the 2026 fee schedule and several consent agenda items such as license renewals, a parade permit, and a liquor license for Christensen’s Bar LLC. New business includes police sourcewell grants for a Boost Grant and planning commission approvals for the Faude Way addition and an interim use permit for Starry Eyed Brewing.

• Electronic checks 3917‑3940 and 113627‑113677 totaling $492,191.72 – approve
• 2026 water rate: 22% usage charge increase, 10% base charge increase covering $22,000 operating costs and $383,000 debt payments
• 2026 wastewater rate: 8% usage and base charge increase covering $18,000 operating costs and $224,000 debt payments
• Adopt 2026 fee schedule – adopt
• Police Boost Grant for PepperBall launcher system – authorize

The council approved its agenda, minutes, and electronic funds bills without opposition. It unanimously adopted the 2026 levy, the housing authority levy, and the 2026 budget with a five‑year capital improvement plan. Additional actions included authorizing a third December check run, approving several consent‑agenda items, and granting a Boost Grant for a PepperBall launcher system (Mayor Zylka abstained).

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $492,191.72 of electronic funds bills (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 levy at 15.62% (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 budget and five‑year capital improvement plan (unanimous)
• Authorized third December check run (unanimous)
• Approved Boost Grant for $2,000 PepperBall launcher (abstention by Mayor Zylka)
• Approved interim use permit for Starry Eyed Brewing mobile food unit (unanimous)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council will approve the agenda, minutes, and electronic check payments, then move on to adopt the 2026 budget, associated levies, and updated fee schedules for water, sewer, stormwater, and other services. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as license renewals, parade permits, bench use authorizations, and liquor license approvals. Public hearings, old business resolutions, and new business items—including Sourcewell grant authorizations and planning commission recommendations—will be discussed before adjournment.

• Approve electronic checks 3917‑3940 and 113627‑113677 totaling $492,191.72
• Adopt 2026 fee schedule (Resolution 2025‑60)
• Adopt 2026 water, sewer, stormwater, garbage, and recycling fees (Resolution 2025‑61)
• Adopt 2026 budget and five‑year capital improvement plan (Resolution 2025‑56)
• Approve 2026 levy for budget and housing authority (Resolutions 2025‑54 and 2025‑55)

The council held a special work session but did not vote on any bills, consent agenda items, or other actions. Informational items on a year‑end check run and possible charter commission members were discussed, but no decisions or vote tallies were recorded.

City Council

The Little Falls City Council adopted several resolutions, including a $2,205,000 competitive sale of general obligation bonds to fund city improvements. It also approved a snow‑plow equipment purchase, a conditional use permit, a variance denial, an annexation agreement, and temporary liquor licenses. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved $174,282 Snow Plowing Truck Equipment award to Towmaster (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-52 authorizing Purchase and Development Agreement with Foxtail Creek LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Councilmember Gosiak as ex‑officio member of Friends of Pine Grove Zoo Board (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 119 Northwest First Street (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Summit Locations LLC sign (unanimous)
• Approved Orderly Annexation Agreement with Little Falls Township (unanimous)
• Authorized competitive sale of $2,205,000 General Obligation bonds for city improvements (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for Morrison County Fair and Freedom Fest (unanimous)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council met on November 17, 2025 and established a quorum. After informational presentations about the Rosenmeier House, the council voted to change the Council Packet deadline from Wednesday to Thursday at 1:00 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved moving Council Packet deadline to Thursday 1:00 p.m. (consensus)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council will approve the meeting agenda, minutes from recent sessions, and electronic checks totaling $369,827.22. It will also adopt several consent agenda items, including a liquor license for Rustic Saloon and an exempt permit for a Minnesota Trappers raffle. The council will consider public hearing items such as a grant for First Street Northeast improvements and a snow‑removal equipment rental. New business includes resolutions supporting the Morrison County Animal Humane Society and authorizing local road improvement funding.

• Approve electronic checks 3866‑3892 and 113511‑113558 totaling $369,827.22
• Approve 2AM on‑sale liquor license for Rustic Saloon
• Approve exempt permit application for Minnesota Trappers raffle (August 1 2026)
• Adopt Personnel Policy 13 covering leaves, holidays, vacation, sick, and Minnesota paid leave
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑47 supporting Morrison County Animal Humane Society’s trap‑neuter‑release program

At the regular council meeting, the body approved the agenda, minutes, and $369,827.22 in electronic fund transfers. It adopted two resolutions, including one that authorizes the city to submit a Local Road Improvement Program funding request for the First Street Northeast reconstruction project. The council also approved a grant for a small‑cities development program and a three‑year snow‑removal equipment contract. Two policy motions – adding Christmas Eve as a full paid holiday and waiving utility late fees during the federal shutdown – were rejected.

• Approved agenda amendment (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $369,827.22 in electronic fund transfers (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Awarded $8,000 grant to Bolton & Menk for First Street Northeast SCDP application (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved three‑year snow‑removal equipment contract with Strong Enterprises (7 ayes, 1 nay)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-47 supporting Morrison County Animal Humane Society grant (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-48 authorizing submission of Local Road Improvement Program funding for First Street Northeast reconstruction (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Rejected Personnel Policy 13 to make Christmas Eve a full paid holiday (1 aye, 6 nays, 1 abstention)
• Rejected utility bill relief motion during federal shutdown (1 aye, 7 nays)

City Council

The council reached consensus to move Item 6.c., which would update Policy 13 to recognize Christmas Eve as a paid holiday, to New Business on the regular agenda. Council President Knafla noted that Item 6.e., the interview committee’s recommendation for the Golf Course Superintendent, will be removed from the regular agenda for additional review. The council also agreed to add a resident‑requested item about fee waivers and water shutoff protection to the regular agenda for consideration.

• Moved Item 6.c. (Policy 13 holiday update) to New Business on regular agenda (consensus)
• Removed Item 6.e. (Golf Course Superintendent recommendation) from regular agenda for further review (consensus)
• Added resident request on fee waivers and water shutoff protection to regular agenda for consideration (consensus)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council will consider routine approvals such as the agenda, minutes, and a $1,301,304.71 electronic check batch. It will also act on several memoranda of agreement for Minnesota Paid Leave with multiple unions, and will discuss policy updates and new service agreements. New business includes authorizing easement agreements for a BNSF Railway crossing and approving electric‑vehicle charging contracts.

• Approve electronic checks 3837‑3865 and 113429‑113510 totaling $1,301,304.71
• Authorize BNSF Railway Crossing easement agreements for First and Fourth Streets Northeast
• Approve memoranda of agreement for Minnesota Paid Leave with AFSCME, IUOE, Law Enforcement Labor Services Union, and Little Falls Supervisors Union
• Approve/authorize Electric Vehicle Charging License Agreement with ZEF and Allete, Inc.
• Adopt policy updates: Large Scale Street and Sidewalk License (Policy 15), Utility Billing (Policy 40), Federal Grant Awards (Policy 90)

The council adopted Resolution 2025-44, authorizing a joint‑powers contract for professional services on the Trunk Highway 27/Mississippi River Bridge grade‑separation project. It also approved a $570,187 award to Lakehead Constructors for the Water Treatment Facility clarifier rehabilitation and authorized several electric‑vehicle charging agreements and a BNSF Railway easement for pedestrian crossings. Additional actions included adopting paid‑leave agreements with four unions, updating Personnel Policy 13, and signing a shared‑services agreement with Sourcewell for planning and zoning services.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-44 authorizing joint‑powers contract for Trunk Highway 27 bridge grade‑separation (unanimous)
• Approved $570,187 award to Lakehead Constructors for water‑facility clarifier rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Terminated the site‑host agreement for the existing EV fast charger at 58 SE Third Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized a license agreement with Allete, Inc. to install EV charging stations at 58 SE Third Avenue (5‑1)
• Authorized BNSF Railway easement agreements for pedestrian crossing improvements at First and Fourth Streets NE, cost $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Memoranda of Agreement with AFSCME, IUOE Local 49, Law Enforcement Labor Services Union, and Little Falls Supervisors Union to implement Minnesota Paid Leave (unanimous)
• Adopted Personnel Policy #13 to include Minnesota Paid Leave requirements (unanimous)
• Authorized Shared Services Agreement with Sourcewell for Community Development, changing fees to $60 per hour starting 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council reached a consensus to move forward with quarterly constituent meetings, preferring Tuesdays for the sessions. City Administrator Smith will email Councilmembers to set a date for the first meeting. No bills, consent agenda items, or other decisions were taken during the special work session.

• Approved quarterly constituent meetings; Tuesdays preferred (consensus, no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several grant agreements for hangar improvements at the Little Falls/Morrison County Airport. The body is also reviewing easement agreements for BNSF Railway crossings and a professional services agreement for the Trunk Highway 27 Memorial Bridge Project.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,210,323.41
• Grant agreements for hangar improvements at Little Falls/Morrison County Airport
• BNSF Railway Crossing easement agreements for First and Fourth Streets Northeast
• Joint Powers Agreement for the Trunk Highway 27 Memorial Bridge Project
• Electric Vehicle Charging Agreement with Allete, Inc.

The council adopted a resolution authorizing a grant for hangar improvements at the Little Falls/Morrison County Airport. It also approved a new crosswalk on Eleventh Street Southeast and awarded a $7,259 irrigation contract for the golf course. A petition to remove the fence around the Southwest Holding Pond was rejected, and several items were continued to future meetings.

• Approved agenda amendment (7-0)
• Approved $1,210,323.41 in bills (7-0)
• Approved $7,259 irrigation contract to Green Bridge Irrigation (5-2)
• Approved Eleventh St SE crosswalk installation (7-0)
• Rejected petition to remove fence around Southwest Holding Pond (2-5)
• Approved Resolution 2025-43 for airport hangar grant (7-0)
• Authorized joint powers agreement for Trunk Hwy 27 bridge project (7-0)
• Continued EV charging license termination item to future meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council held a special work session on Oct. 6, 2025. No bills or consent agenda items were considered. Updates were given on the middle school, a new sanitary sewer pipe, and the Rosenmeier House. The council decided, by consensus, that staff will reach out to interested groups and invite them to present proposals for the Rosenmeier House.

• Staff to contact interested groups and invite proposals for Rosenmeier House (consensus)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council will consider several financial actions, including adopting the Preliminary 2026 Budget and related levy resolutions. The council will also approve electronic checks totaling $1,213,846.14 and adopt final assessment rolls for specific public improvement projects. Additional items include grant approvals for police training equipment and fire turnout gear.

• Approve electronic checks 3762‑3792 and 113282‑113366 totaling $1,213,846.14
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑41, Preliminary 2026 Budget
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑39, Preliminary 2026 Levy
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑40, Preliminary 2026 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy
• Approve Sourcewell Match Fund grant for police training equipment

The Little Falls City Council approved its agenda, minutes, and $1,213,846.14 in bills. It adopted final assessment rolls for several public improvements and approved contracts for leaf collection and two police utility vehicles. The council also adopted the 2025 preliminary levy, the 2026 housing and redevelopment authority levy, and the 2026 preliminary budget, all by unanimous vote. Additional actions included authorizing grant applications for police training equipment and fire turnout gear.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $1,213,846.14 (unanimous)
• Adopted final assessment roll for Fourth St NE (unanimous)
• Approved lease of two 2026 Ford Interceptor Utility police vehicles ($44,349.44 each) (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 preliminary levy (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 preliminary housing and redevelopment authority levy (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 preliminary budget (unanimous)

City Council

The council held a special work session on September 15, 2025. No bills, consent agenda items, or votes were taken. The meeting included a public petition about the Southwest Holding Pond and an informational report of an $801,635 federal grant for the airport T‑Hangar Rehabilitation Project. The council adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

City Council

The council met for a special work session on September 2, 2025. No bills, consent agenda items, or public forum were presented. Informational items included a Pine Grove Zoo tour invitation, a presentation on the Little Falls Picturesque Project, and an overview of Fourth Street Northeast Project assessment costs, but no actions were taken.

City Council

The council adopted a resolution to acquire the Mill Island property by eminent domain. It also approved a wastewater facility plan, an alley improvement project, a $394,073.16 splash‑pad contract, road‑salt purchase, and two grant applications for fire turnout gear and police VR training. A temporary roadway closing permit for Johnny C’s Sports Bar was also granted.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 to acquire Mill Island property by eminent domain (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 to approve the wastewater facility plan and submit to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-30 to order public improvement of the alley in Block 38 (unanimous)
• Approved $394,073.16 contract with Gordian/Hy‑Tec for changing/restrooms splash pad at Taylor Chebet Twitchell Playground (7 ayes, 1 nay – Meyer)
• Approved $11,300 purchase of road salt from Johnson Feed Inc. for Streets and Parks Division (unanimous)
• Approved $47,761.20 grant application for fire department turnout gear (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 grant application for police department VR training equipment (unanimous)
• Approved temporary roadway closing permit for Johnny C’s Sports Bar alley closure, contingent on insurance and fees (unanimous)

City Council

The council met on August 18, 2025, and discussed informational items only. The Minnesota Department of Transportation approved up to $1,900,000 for a roundabout at Trunk Highway 27 and Eighteenth Street. Upcoming budget meeting dates were announced, and a presentation on the West Side retaining pond was deferred to a future meeting.

City Council

The Little Falls City Council adopted a resolution modifying the timeline for Tax Increment Financing District 1‑44. It also approved $1.85 M in bills, granted a $7,000 LRIP assistance award, authorized up to $50,000 for a co‑op façade repair, and approved raffle permits and a new engineering technician hire. Additional actions included calling a public hearing on tax‑exempt bonds, authorizing a fence around the southwest holding pond, and moving to a closed session to discuss several property sales.

• Approved $1,852,781 in bills (7-0)
• Approved $7,000 LRIP grant to Bolton & Menk for First Street NE project (7-0)
• Authorized up to $50,000 for Little Falls Co‑op façade repair (7-0)
• Approved raffle permits for Holy Family Church and Fire Dept (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Riley Swensen as Engineering Technician I (7-0)
• Called for public hearing on tax‑exempt bonds for Colorado Health Facilities Authority (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑22 modifying TIF District 1‑44 timeline (7-0)
• Approved chain‑link fence around southwest holding pond (6-1)

City Council

The council agreed to hold budget discussion meetings on August 25, September 8, and November 10, 2025, each at 3:00 p.m. They also decided to place the southwest holding pond discussion on a future regular agenda. No other actions were taken.

• Set budget discussion date: Aug 25, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
• Set budget discussion date: Sep 8, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
• Set budget discussion date: Nov 10, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
• Add southwest holding pond item to regular agenda for consideration

City Council

The council approved nearly $1 million in electronic funds transfer bills and a $1,250 change order for the golf course clubhouse. It adopted resolutions to vacate part of Fifth Avenue Northeast, to order and accept a feasibility study for Block 38 improvements, and to declare surplus property for sale. The council also approved a website services agreement with CivicPlus, a $13,500 heritage‑preservation grant for Contegrity Properties, and other consent‑agenda items.

• Approved $997,046.68 in electronic funds transfer bills (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-20 to vacate portion of Fifth Avenue Northeast (6-0)
• Approved Change Order 1 with Decktek LLC for $1,250 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-18 ordering feasibility report for Block 38 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-19 accepting feasibility report and calling public hearing for Block 38 (6-0)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus for website services (6-0)
• Approved $13,500 Heritage Preservation funding for Contegrity Properties door/frame (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 declaring surplus property and authorizing its sale (6-0)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council held a special work session on July 21, 2025. Council members reviewed the 2024 city audit. After discussion, the council decided to table the proposed fence around the southwest holding pond for consideration at a future meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Tabled fence around southwest holding pond (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 58 amending the city’s water service regulations. It approved several capital contracts, including a clarifier rehabilitation project, police computer equipment, and a hangar rehabilitation service. The council also authorized negotiations for Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave and scheduled a public hearing on a sewer improvement project.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 58 amending water service rules (7-0)
• Approved Clarifier Rehabilitation Project contract up to $84,000 (7-0)
• Approved police computer equipment purchase totaling $19,032.07 (7-0)
• Approved Hangar Rehabilitation professional services contract up to $99,700 (7-0)
• Authorized PFML administration negotiations with MetLife (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for First Street Northeast sewer improvement (7-0)
• Approved multiple easement agreements with Kwik Trip (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 for design work on Trunk Highway 27/Memorial Bridge (7-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special work session on July 7, 2025. No bills, consent agenda items, or formal actions were voted on. Council members heard a public comment opposing a fence around the west‑side holding pond and were informed of a proposed lawn‑mower donation from G.O.L.F. that would be reimbursed over five years. They also noted constituent concerns about ATVs and the removal of the Washington Park backstop.

City Council

The Little Falls City Council unanimously approved a series of contracts and payments, including $471,146.47 in bills, a $486,048 design‑services contract for the Trunk Highway 27 roundabout, a $26,300 contract to resurface pickleball courts, and a $23,910 seed and hydromulch purchase. The council also authorized a public hearing on eminent domain to acquire Mill Island and adopted Policy No. 89, Film Ready Community. All motions carried with six ayes and no nays.

• Approved agenda amendment removing items 8a, 9d and adding 8b (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $471,146.47 for electronic funds transfers and checks (unanimous)
• Awarded design services contract up to $486,048 for roundabout at Trunk Highway 27 & Eighth Street East (unanimous)
• Awarded $26,300 contract to Pro Track and Tennis for pickleball court surfacing near Lindbergh Lions Recreation Complex (unanimous)
• Awarded $23,910 seed and hydromulch purchase for Public Improvement 399 (unanimous)
• Authorized a public hearing on eminent domain for Mill Island (unanimous)
• Authorized a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Fifth Avenue Northeast (unanimous)
• Adopted Policy No. 89, Film Ready Community (unanimous)

City Council

The council agreed that members will contact neighborhood residents to learn their specific fence requests. Staff were instructed to obtain chain‑link fence quotes and to consult the City Attorney about liability issues. The discussion will continue at a future meeting.

• Councilmembers to reach out to residents for fence input (consensus)
• Staff directed to obtain chain‑link fence quotes
• Staff directed to consult City Attorney on liability concerns

City Council

The Little Falls City Council approved the sale of city property to ABS Properties, LLC and declared surplus property for disposal. It also adopted Policy 88 on volunteering, approved a municipal website contract with CivicPlus, and authorized several service contracts including a lift station purchase and a fire‑department hose grant. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 57 authorizing sale of property to ABS Properties, LLC (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-14 declaring surplus property and authorizing its sale (7‑0)
• Approved municipal website services contract with CivicPlus ($6,246 annual, $2,000 implementation) (7‑0)
• Adopted Policy 88 on volunteering and donations (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of lift station for splash pad ($23,374) (7‑0)
• Approved award of $9,775.50 contract to Bob LeMieur Rolloffs for waste collection (7‑0)
• Authorized $1,863.40 Sourcewell Boost Grant application for fire‑department hose purchase (7‑0)
• Approved temporary roadway and sidewalk permits for Americana Event (7‑0)

City Council

The council reached consensus to hold a public hearing to seek ownership of Mill Island so it can be incorporated into Mill Park. Council members also agreed to amend Policy 88 to let supervisors approve volunteers, with final ratification at the next regular meeting. Additionally, the council expressed consensus to explore converting the vacant ISD 482 middle‑school building into a new City Hall, police department, and fire chief office if it becomes available.

• Move forward with a public hearing to pursue ownership of Mill Island (consensus)
• Amend Policy 88 to authorize supervisors to approve volunteers (consensus, ratify at next regular meeting)
• Explore repurposing the former ISD 482 middle‑school building for City Hall, police and fire offices (consensus)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and $565,406.67 in bills. It approved several consent‑agenda items, including gambling applications for a bingo event and pull‑tabs, a temporary road closure for a Porsche Club event, and a $2,936.74 UPS purchase for the police department. The council adopted Ordinance 57 to sell city property to ABS Properties, LLC, and passed resolutions establishing vendor and parking rules for upcoming arts‑crafts and antiques fairs. It also authorized a $20,845.02 safety‑grant request for equipment for the Streets, Parks, Wastewater and Water divisions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $565,406.67 (unanimous)
• Approved gambling applications for bingo and pull‑tabs at Morrison County Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved temporary roadway closing for Porsche Club event (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,936.74 UPS purchase for Police Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 57 authorizing sale of property to ABS Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025‑10 and 2025‑11 establishing vendor and parking rules for arts‑crafts and antiques fairs (unanimous)

City Council

The council reached consensus to draft a concession agreement for the Lindbergh Lions Recreational Complex. It also approved the placement of a centennial art installation in Le Bourget Park, with designs to be reviewed before work begins. Additionally, the council agreed to issue forty free golf vouchers that will be reimbursed by the Golfers Organized of Little Falls.

• Proceed with drafting concession agreement for Lindbergh Lions Recreational Complex (consensus)
• Approve placement of centennial art installation in Le Bourget Park, pending design review (consensus)
• Issue forty free golf vouchers to Golfers Organized of Little Falls (consensus)

City Council

The council approved its agenda, meeting minutes, and a batch of bills without opposition. It adopted a consent agenda covering a raffle permit, several staff appointments, and a resignation. New business included unanimous approval of a purchase and development agreement for a multifamily rental housing project, a liquor surplus liquidation, a bridge‑design contract, and architectural services for the splash‑pad facility.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved April 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $679,693.36 in bills (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items: raffle permit, appointments, resignation (unanimous)
• Awarded $5,100 contract to Elite Underground for splash‑pad sewer extension (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑12 authorizing purchase/development agreement for multifamily rental housing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑13 authorizing liquidation of $3,500 golf‑course liquor surplus (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for bridge design ($2,180,315.80) and splash‑pad building design ($32,500) (unanimous)

City Council

The council met on May 5, 2025 for a special work session. No bills, consent agenda items, or informational items were discussed, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting concluded with adjournment at 7:07 p.m.

City Council

The Little Falls City Council adopted three ordinances authorizing the sale of city property to private parties. It also authorized a $2,446 pipeline license agreement with BNSF Railway to install a sanitary sewer line. Additional actions included approving major contracts for airport rehabilitation and a new splash pad, and appointing a part‑time Finance Director.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 53 rezoning 116 SE Eighth Ave (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 54 sale of property to Joseph E. Roach (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 56 sale of property to Mary J. Helm (7-0)
• Authorized pipeline license with BNSF Railway, $2,446 cost (7-0)
• Approved $1,420,000 T‑Hangar rehabilitation contract (7-0)
• Approved splash pad equipment and installation, $439,210.40 total (7-0)
• Appointed Hannah Kurkowski as part‑time Finance Director, $59.01/hr (6-1)
• Authorized gambling at Cary’s on the Course (7-0)

City Council

The council voted by consensus to approve the Friends of Pine Grove Zoo request to create a memorial area near the petting zoo. The Police Department's $2,000 Boost Funds grant for rifle conversion kits was also approved, with the $80.04 vendor quote covered by the department's training budget. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved memorial area near Pine Grove Zoo (consensus)
• Approved Police Boost Funds grant for rifle conversion kits; $80.04 covered by training budget (consensus)

City Council

The Little Falls City Council approved a 2.5‑year lease agreement for the Golf Course Clubhouse and Event Center. It also approved several contracts and grant applications, including door upgrades, a library boiler replacement, and a housing grant. All motions passed with unanimous votes except the lease, which passed on a 5‑3 roll‑call.

• Approved 2.5‑year lease for Golf Course Clubhouse & Event Center with Cary Blechinger‑Gorka (5‑3 roll‑call)
• Approved $8,160 door upgrade contract for Golf Course Clubhouse (8‑0)
• Approved $51,948 boiler replacement contract for Library (8‑0)
• Approved $2,074.96 purchase of rifle conversion kits and $2,000 grant application (8‑0)
• Approved $224,000 housing grant application for Habitat for Humanity (8‑0)
• Approved SmartGov software renewal fees $15,040.46 (2025), $16,093.30 (2026), $17,219.83 (2027) (8‑0)
• Approved amendment to General Policy 40, Utility Billing (8‑0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding on Vacation Service Credit Plan with Supervisors Union (8‑0)

City Council

Council members reviewed a draft lease for the Little Falls Golf Course Clubhouse and Event Center, sharing differing preferences for lease length, rent terms, and management approaches. The City Attorney, Finance Director, and Mayor also presented financial and legal considerations. No vote was taken; the lease item was placed on the regular agenda for future consideration.

City Council

The council instructed City Administrator Smith to keep negotiating a lease with Cary Blechinger‑Gorka, focusing on a three‑year term, event‑center rental fees, post‑term payment increases, and building upkeep. Council members also requested that a draft lease be sent out on Friday for weekend review. No vote tally was recorded.

• Instructed City Administrator Smith to continue lease negotiations with Cary Blechinger‑Gorka (consensus)
• Requested draft lease be sent out Friday for council review (consensus)

City Council

The council voted to start the City Charter update process this year. It set a July 31 deadline for all funding requests to aid budgeting. The council also agreed to keep discussing possible use of the ISD Middle School building and to continue reviewing annexation areas 3, 4, and 5. Additionally, the council allowed a member to purchase drape materials for the golf clubhouse at a cost of $1,100 plus tax.

• Approved starting City Charter updates in 2025 (consensus)
• Implemented July 31 deadline for all funding requests (consensus)
• Continued discussions on possible use of ISD Middle School building (consensus)
• Continued review of annexation areas 3, 4, and 5 (consensus)
• Allowed purchase of drape materials for golf clubhouse at $1,100 plus tax (consensus)
• Decided the City mission statement does not need updating (consensus)