Clarkfield public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Clarkfield City Council meeting on Dec 16, 2025 will adopt Resolution 2025‑21 to hold a public hearing on Jan 20, 2026 regarding a Rural and Urban Service District ordinance. The council will also adopt Resolution 2025‑22 to accept a $10,000 cash donation from the Clarkfield Fire Relief Association for the Fire Department fund. Additionally, the council will consider a lease agreement with MVTV Wireless to place antenna equipment on the city’s elevated water tank.

• Resolution 2025‑21: schedule public hearing Jan 20, 2026 on Rural Service District ordinance
• Resolution 2025‑22: accept $10,000 donation from Clarkfield Fire Relief Association for Fire Department (Fund 200)
• MVTV Wireless Tower Lease Agreement: lease space on city water tank for antenna equipment
• Invoices payable totaling $8,967.08 for various city services
• Closed‑session personnel matters under Minn. Stat. §13D.05

City Council

The City Council will conduct a Truth in Taxation public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 city budget and property tax levy. The council is expected to decide on the final tax levy and the 2026 agreement for prosecution services.

• Proposed 2026 tax levy of $666,321.94, a 4.75% increase over 2025
• Proposed 2026 General Fund budget of $1,305,777.24
• Resolution 2025-20: 2026 Final Tax Levy
• Approval of Proposed 2026 City Budget
• 2026 Agreement for Prosecution Services

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to review a contract for support services from the City and discuss loan statuses. The board will also receive updates on the MNHS grant and the property at 8005 St Apt 8.

• Contract for Support Services with the City of Clarkfield for $10,000.00 annually
• Discussion of Bailey Loan
• Update on 8005 St Apt 8
• MNHS Update
• Nelson, Oyen, & Torvik Update

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive comments from affected property owners regarding special assessments. The council will then consider Resolution 2025-19 to approve these assessments.

• Public hearing on Special Assessments List
• Resolution 2025-19: Approval of Special Assessments
• Payment of $15,000.00 to Taft Stettinius & Hollister for Fiscal Agent Fees
• Payment of $3,036.00 to Midcontinent Communication for City Hall
• Payment of $2,801.48 to Great Plains Natural Gas for Pool utility services

City Council

The Clarkfield City Council will vote on Resolution 2025‑18, which sets new utility rates for 2026. The resolution raises the water base rate to $17.00 and usage rate to $10.50, the sewer base rate to $20.00 and usage rate to $9.00, and the storm sewer base rate to $23.75. The council will also consider an access agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to investigate petroleum contamination at 940 10th Ave and 1032 10th Ave. Additional discussion items include Bollig updates and an increase in the ECPN payment to the state.

• Resolution 2025‑18 adopting 2026 utility rates (water $17.00 base, $10.50 usage; sewer $20.00 base, $9.00 usage; storm sewer $23.75 base)
• MPCA Access Agreement for petroleum‑leak sites LS0021876 (940 10th Ave) and LS0021877 (1032 10th Ave)
• Public hearing on 2026 proposed utility rates with staff presentation, public comments, and council discussion
• Discussion of Bollig Updates (Scott Kuhlman)
• Discussion of ECPN payment increase for nursing facilities

City Council

The Clarkfield City Council approved the 2026 preliminary property tax levy of $680,634.34, a 7% increase over the current levy. They also adopted employee health insurance premium contributions, selecting the PEIP Advantage High Plan with an estimated $11,500 annual cost increase. Additional actions included closing on the Utility Revenue Bond 2025A and tabling the MVTV water‑tower lease contract for further information.

• Adopted 2026 preliminary property tax levy of $680,634.34 (7% increase)
• Approved employee health insurance premium contributions – PEIP Advantage High Plan, ~ $11,500 annual increase
• Closed on Utility Revenue Bond 2025A (Resolution 2025-16)
• Discussed MVTV water‑tower lease contract; council tabled for more information
• Water Treatment Plant contract outstanding amount $215,921.06 (including $104,372.50 unearned and $111,548.56 retainage)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Care Center budget and receive updates from Bollig Construction. The council is also set to vote on a resolution to amend the closing dates for the 2025A Bond.

• Resolution 2025-17: Amending 2025A Bond Closing Dates
• Care Center Budget Presentation
• Bollig Construction Update & Pay Application
• Payment of $1,554.25 to American Engineering Testing for 10th Street roadwork
• Payment of $315.00 to Thein Well Company for well inspection

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a business and housing rehabilitation loan pay request and discuss updates regarding Handeland and Lein Lumber. The board will also receive the Director's report on apartment occupancy and loan balances.

• Business / Housing Rehab Loan Pay Request
• Lein Lumber quotes totaling $77,642.15 for apartment materials
• Handeland update
• Review of EDA Revolving Loan Fund balances for Handeland Chiropractic, Bailey’s Custom Cap, Oasis Mexican Restaurant, and Childcare by Sydney

City Council

The Clarkfield City Council will vote on Resolution 2025-14 to adopt the 2026 preliminary levy. Council members will also consider Resolution 2025-15 on employee health insurance premium contributions and Resolution 2025-16 to close the Utility Revenue Bond 2025A. Prior to the votes, the council will discuss the preliminary tax levy and the employee health plan.

• Resolution 2025-14 — adopting 2026 preliminary levy
• Resolution 2025-15 — employee health insurance premium contributions
• Resolution 2025-16 — closing on Utility Revenue Bond 2025A
• Preliminary Tax Levy discussion
• Employee Health Plan and Contributions discussion

The council adopted Resolution 2025-14, approving the proposed 2026 preliminary property tax levy of $680,634.34, a 7% increase. It also approved the Advantage High employee health insurance plan and the related premium contribution rates. Additional actions included approving the utility revenue bond, adopting the employee health insurance premium contributions, and approving routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and invoices. The MVTV water‑tower lease proposal was tabled for further information.

• Approved agenda (5 yes: Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin, Darrin)
• Approved minutes of 9/2/2025 (4 yes: Josh, Lisa, Craig, Darrin; Kevin abstained)
• Approved invoices payable (5 yes: Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin, Darrin)
• Approved Advantage High employee health plan for 2026 (5 yes: Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin, Darrin)
• Adopted 2026 preliminary property tax levy (Resolution 2025-14) – motion passed
• Adopted employee health insurance premium contributions (Resolution 2025-15) (5 yes: Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin, Darrin)
• Approved closing on Utility Revenue Bond 2025A (Resolution 2025-16) (5 yes: Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin, Darrin)
• Tabled MVTV water‑tower lease contract pending further pricing information

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a Sunday liquor license and receive updates from Bollig. The meeting includes standard reports from city staff and the Clarkfield Care Center.

• Discussion of Sunday liquor license
• Bollig updates from Scott Kuhlman
• Reports from Valhalla/HRA and Clarkfield Care Center

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from 08/05/2025, and the invoices payable. All three motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 08/05/2025 (4-0)
• Approved invoices payable (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the July 15 minutes, and pending invoices. It also approved the Westburg Eischens 2024 audit contract with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 15 minutes (3-0)
• Approved invoices payable (3-0)
• Approved Westburg Eischens 2024 audit contract (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Clarkfield City Council approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and invoices payable. The council also voted to grant a conditional use permit for a childcare facility proposed by Sydney. The permit was approved unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 07/01/2025 (4-0)
• Approved invoices payable (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for childcare facility (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda, the June 17 minutes, and outstanding invoices. It also approved a contract for professional services with UMVRDC and the CSAH 24 "10th St" construction agreement. No vote was taken on the hazardous‑building issue discussed for the house on HWY 67.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 17 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved invoices payable (5-0)
• Approved UMVRDC professional services contract (5-0)
• Approved CSAH 24 "10th St" construction agreement (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 3, 2025. They authorized payment of outstanding invoices. They also adopted Resolution 2025‑9 to call a public hearing on a conditional use permit. All motions passed with unanimous support from the four council members present.

• Approved agenda (Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin)
• Approved payment of invoices (Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑9: call public hearing for conditional use permit (Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin)

City Council

The council approved the agenda and the minutes from May 6 and May 20. An invoice with a $0 amount was approved, and Pay Application #15 for the water‑treatment plant rehabilitation ($13,110) was authorized. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (yes – Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin)
• Approved May 6 and May 20 minutes (yes – Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin)
• Approved invoice payable (yes – Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin)
• Approved Pay Application #15 ($13,110) (yes – Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin)
• Adjourned meeting (yes – Josh, Lisa, Craig, Kevin)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and invoices, authorized a boiler contract with SCS Plumbing, and adopted a landscaping contract with MnDOT. It also passed a resolution to hold a special election on Sunday liquor sales, voting 4‑1. All motions were adopted by recorded vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0)
• Approved invoices payable (5-0)
• Approved boiler contract with SCS Plumbing (5-0)
• Approved landscaping contract with MnDOT (5-0)
• Approved special election for Sunday liquor sales (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the purchase of EMS equipment using grant funds. It also approved the County CSAH 24 resolution, a CRC gravel payout, a water‑treatment plant pay application, and a change order to adjust contract dates. The agenda, minutes, and invoices payable were likewise approved.

• Approved EMS equipment purchase (5-0) – motion by Josh, Kevin
• Approved County CSAH 24 Resolution 2025-6 (5-0) – motion by Josh, Kevin
• Approved CRC gravel payout (5-0) – motion by Kevin, Josh
• Approved Pay Application #14 for water‑treatment plant ($15,641.75) (5-0) – motion by Josh, Lisa
• Approved Change Order #4 to adjust contract dates (5-0) – motion by Kevin, Craig
• Approved agenda (5-0) – motion by Lisa, Josh
• Approved minutes of 4/15/2025 (4-0) – motion by Craig, Lisa (Josh no vote)
• Approved invoices payable (5-0) – motion by Josh, Kevin

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and outstanding invoices. It also approved a quote to replace beds at the Clarkfield Care Center and approved Pay Application #13 for the water‑treatment plant, amounting to $51,892.04. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (Yes – Kevin, Lisa, Craig, Darrin)
• Approved minutes from 04/01/2025 (Yes – Kevin, Lisa, Craig, Darrin)
• Approved invoices payable (Yes – Kevin, Lisa, Craig, Darrin)
• Approved quote for new beds at the Care Center (Yes – Kevin, Lisa, Craig, Darrin)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant Pay Application #13 for $51,892.04 (Yes – Kevin, Lisa, Craig, Darrin)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes – Kevin, Lisa, Craig, Darrin)

City Council

The council approved a new wage scale for lifeguards, raising hourly pay to between $13.50 and $16.50. It also accepted the City Assessor’s contract for 2025‑2026. Standard agenda, minutes, and invoice items were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.

• Approved agenda with additions (5‑0)
• Approved March 18 and March 27 minutes (5‑0; Kevin abstained on 3/18, Darrin abstained on 3/27)
• Approved invoice payments (5‑0)
• Adjusted lifeguard wage scale to $13.50‑$16.50 per hour (5‑0)
• Accepted City Assessor contract for 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 PM (5‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the TMI pool quote of $99,080. A resolution (2025-5) authorizing an application for an outdoor recreation grant was also approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved TMI pool quote $99,080 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-5 authorizing outdoor recreation grant application (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)