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 discuss and vote on a resolution to order the repair, removal, or demolition of a hazardous building. The council will also review EDA applicant approvals and receive reports from city staff and committees.

• Resolution 2025-10: Order to repair, remove, or demolish hazardous building at 412 10th Avenue
• EDA Applicant Approval
• Payment batch totaling $12,931.92
• Water treatment payment to Hawkins, Inc. for $2,182.36
• Pool chemical payment to Hawkins, Inc. for $2,924.82

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss CEDA grant approvals and review EDA applications. The board will also receive updates on loans and apartments, including specific discussions regarding the Drug Store and Clarkfield State Bank of Art gutters.

• CEDA Grant Approval discussion
• Review of EDA Applications
• Updates on Drug Store and Clarkfield State Bank of Art gutters
• Director's report on apartment occupancy and loan balances
• Review of bills including $71.32 in supplies for 800 5th St, 905 11th Ave, and 708 13th Ave

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 City Council will discuss a presentation from the Clarkfield Care Center audit and a 4H Summer Rec presentation. The body will also review invoices payable and receive reports from city staff and committees.

• Payment batch of $49,180.96 for General Fund, Swimming Pool, Library, Water, and Sewer funds
• Payment batch of $382.82 for Fire Department expenses
• Discussion of Clarkfield Care Center Audit Presentation
• Discussion of 4H Summer Rec Presentation
• Public Works report regarding handicap accessibility at the Community Center entrance

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)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the Director's report on apartment occupancy and loan balances. The board is scheduled to discuss CEDA, housing grants, and the UMVRDC.

• Review of EDA Apartment Fund #603 with YTD revenue of $70,931.86 and expenses of $117,008.75
• Status update on Revolving Loan Fund #245, including loans for Handeland Chiropractic, Bailey’s Custom Cap, and Oasis Mexican Restaurant
• Discussion regarding Housing Grants
• Discussion regarding CEDA
• Discussion regarding UMVRDC

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Conditional Use Permit for childcare provided by Sydney. The meeting also includes a recap of the YME Referendum meeting and review of city invoices.

• Public hearing and action on Conditional Use Permit for Childcare by Sydney
• Payment of $11,807.99 to OBOLIG INC for contracted services
• Payment of $4,525.63 to NAUTILUS OWNER 2021, LLC for utility services
• Payment of $1,089.61 to Frontier Communications
• Discussion of YME Referendum Meeting recap

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 City Council will discuss a contract for the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission to administer commercial project income. The body will also receive reports on public works projects and the city audit status.

• Contract for UMVRDC professional services: $456 software subscription plus $100/hr for services
• Proposed repairs for Crist Park Gazebo ranging from $200 to $10,000 or removal
• Proposed handicap accessibility improvements for the community center entrance
• Installation of concrete pads for two new benches in Valhalla Park
• 45-day extension for audit reporting granted to August

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)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the Director's report on apartment occupancy and loan balances. The board is scheduled to discuss a proposal for the Mall Building and general EDA loans.

• Mall Building Proposal
• EDA Loan Discussion
• Director's Report on apartment occupancy (16/16 units)
• Review of Revolving Loan Fund balances for Handeland Chiropractic, Bailey’s Custom Cap, and Oasis Mexican Restaurant

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss city business and take action on a resolution to call a public hearing for a conditional use permit.

• Resolution 2025-9: Calling a public hearing for conditional use permit

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 City Council will meet to review invoices, receive staff reports, and discuss a project payment application with Scott Kuhlman. The agenda primarily consists of procedural items and reports.

• Discussion of Project Discussion & Pay App with Scott Kuhlman

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)

Economic Development Authority

The Clarkfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) met to discuss and approve funding for its Housing/Business Rehab Loan Program, including a resolution to allocate annual funds starting in 2026. The board also reviewed loan repayments, apartment occupancy, and a bond payoff decision due in June 2025.

• Approved annual funding for Housing/Business Rehab Loan Program (amount not specified in agenda)
• Melinda Hedman approved for $4,800 rehab loan for new furnace
• Discussed 1999 Essential Housing Bond payoff of $55,138.08 due June 2025
• Apartment Fund revenue $47,748.00 YTD, expenses $55,892.87 YTD
• EDA Checking Account balance $116,716.89 on 5/21/2025

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss city administration and care center reports. The body is deciding on a landscaping agreement with MnDOT and the calling of a special election regarding Sunday liquor sales.

• Resolution 2025-8: Calling a Special Election for Sunday Liquor Sales
• Resolution 2025-7: Landscaping contract with MnDOT for Trunk Highway 67 near 12th Street & 10th Avenue
• Payment batch of $28,163.12 for various city services and supplies
• Clarkfield Care Center request for Council approval of a boiler bid from SCS

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 Clarkfield City Council will hold a regular meeting with three discussion items: a pay request from KHC for the water treatment plant, a proposal for Sunday liquor sales from Jerry's Bar & Grill, and an update on rental ordinance enforcement. No action items are listed; the meeting includes standard approval of agenda, minutes, invoices, and staff reports.

• KHC Pay Request – discussion of payment for water treatment plant work
• Sunday Liquor Discussion – Jerry's Bar & Grill request to sell alcohol on Sundays
• Rental Ordinance Enforcement Update – status of enforcement efforts

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

Economic Development Authority

The Clarkfield Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to consider a Housing/Business Rehab Loan Program Application. The board will also receive the Director's Report on apartment occupancy (16/16) and loan statuses, including late payments from Oasis Mexican Restaurant and Bailey's Custom Cap. Additional discussion items include the April 29 Workforce Summit, rescheduling the May meeting, and 10th Street Construction.

• Housing/Business Rehab Loan Program Application under consideration
• Director's Report: 16/16 apartment occupancy, 14 on-time renters; two late renters
• Loan status: Oasis Mexican Restaurant $16,638.27 balance, no payment; Bailey's Custom Cap $13,572 balance, no payment
• Approval of bills totaling $1,404.89 for apartment repairs, including water heater
• Discussion of April 29 Workforce Summit and rescheduling May meeting

City Council

The City Council approved a new wage scale for lifeguards and accepted the City Assessor contract for 2025-2026. The body also discussed the costs of a special election for Sunday liquor sales and the enforcement of rental dwelling inspections.

• Lifeguard pay scale adjusted from $13.50 to $16.50 per hour
• Approval of City Assessor contract for 2025-2026
• Proposed special election for Sunday liquor sales estimated at $1,557.50 for postage and $1,200-$1,400 for printing
• Discussion of $1,234 annual fee for Silversmith GPS software
• Rental license enforcement: 3 units to be issued notices to vacate due to lack of inspection access

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 City Council will meet to discuss lifeguard pay, ordinance enforcement, and a county road update. The body will also review invoices payable and receive reports from city staff and the mayor.

• Discussion of KHC Pay Request and County Road Update
• Discussion of Lifeguard Pay
• Discussion of Ordinance Enforcement
• Review of invoices payable

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)

Economic Development Authority

This regular meeting will include approval of minutes and bills, a director's report on apartment occupancy (16/16, 14 paying on time) and revolving loan balances (Handeland paid ahead, Bailey's and Oasis behind), and discussion of an apartment repair request form. No major decisions are expected based on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025 and March 3, 2025 special meeting
• Approval of bills totaling $2,993.31 for EDA Housing Operations
• Director's report: apartment occupancy 16/16, 14 paying on time; EDA revolving loan balances – Handeland Chiropractic $6,365.09, Bailey's Custom Cap $13,572.00, Oasis Mexican Restaurant $16,638.27
• Discussion of Apartment Repair Request Form under Ideas & Updates

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss quotes for the pool and the enforcement of the rental ordinance. The meeting also includes regular reports from city staff and the fire department.

• Discussion of pool quotes
• Discussion of rental ordinance enforcement

The Clarkfield City Council approved the agenda, the March 4, 2025 minutes, and invoices payable, including additional fire department invoices. The council discussed pool quotes and received an update on rental ordinance enforcement, including a final notice to a non-compliant property owner. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoices payable, including additional FD invoices (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a payment application and schedule adjustments for the Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation. The body will also discuss the status of the CSAH 24 (10th Street) watermain project and a lead service line grant.

• Approval of Water Treatment Plant Pay Application #12
• Proposed WTP change order to move electrical and controls to inside shed for approximately $10,000
• Update on CSAH 24 (10th Street) watermain and services design
• Discussion of MDH Lead Service Line Technical Assistance Grant
• WTP rehabilitation schedule adjustment with substantial completion moved to May 30, 2025

The Clarkfield City Council approved a $184,120.45 pay application for the Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation, with payment due by March 24, 2025. They also approved a flooring quote from Montevideo Home Store for the Care Center. The council tabled a discussion on new streetlight banners and expressed general disfavor toward allowing a camper as a primary residence.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 2-18-2025 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved invoices payable (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #12 for WTP rehabilitation - $184,120.45 (5-0)
• Approved flooring quote from Montevideo Home Store (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on new streetlight banners
• Discussed camper as primary residence; council generally unfavorable

Economic Development Authority

The Clarkfield Economic Development Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on loan and grant requests. No specific amounts or applicants are listed in the agenda, which contains only this single substantive item along with procedural formalities.

• Consideration of loan/grant requests (no details provided)

Economic Development Authority

The Clarkfield Economic Development Authority held a regular meeting to elect officers for the year, approve previous meeting minutes and bills, and discuss board member terms. Sue Fritz was elected President and Brenda Risa Vice President. The board also addressed a question about board term bylaws and an apartment building repair issue. The agenda item on loans/apartments appears incomplete in the provided text.

• Sue Fritz elected EDA President (motion passed by board)
• Brenda Risa elected Vice President
• Brenda Risa's 6-year board term to be recommended to city council; new applicant also considered
• Minutes from November 25, 2024 approved
• Bills approved after discussion of 2017B Bond payments

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a proposal from Midco for internet services. The body will also review a memo from Nautilus Solar and a survey of school district patrons.

• Action item: Midco Proposal
• Discussion: Nautilus Solar Memo
• Discussion: Clarkfield Care Center Sign
• Discussion: Survey of School District Patrons

The council approved paying Nautilus Solar $31,304.50 for unpaid solar energy credit bills from June 2024 to January 2025, after discovering the city had not been billed. They also approved switching internet service from Frontier to Midco, and approved the agenda, minutes, and invoices (minus Nautilus Solar).

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 02/04/2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoices payable, minus Nautilus Solar (unanimous)
• Approved $31,304.50 payment to Nautilus Solar for unpaid solar credits (unanimous)
• Approved internet service from Midco (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a proposal from Midco for internet services and discuss a pay request from KHC. The meeting also includes an overview of council training and reports from city staff.

• Discussion of Midco internet quote as a potential replacement for Frontier
• KHC pay request and project updates
• Overview of Council training
• Report on MnDOT preliminary recommendations for state highway speed limits

The Clarkfield City Council approved the agenda, the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes, and the payable invoices. They also approved an EDA applicant under action item 8A. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussions or reports.

• Approved agenda with added EDA applicant item (5-0)
• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved invoices payable (5-0)
• Approved EDA applicant (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Clarkfield Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, including annual election of board officers (president, vice president), approval of the director's financial report on loans and apartments, and discussion of a Housing/Business Rehabilitation Program application. The board will also consider Resolution 2025-1 authorizing bank signatures, review an EDA board applicant, and receive updates on a State Bank of Art CEDA grant and industrial park lot addresses.

• Annual designations of board president, vice president, and board terms
• Resolution 2025-1 authorizing signatures on checking and savings accounts
• Housing/Business Rehabilitation Program Application review
• EDA Board Applicant Review to fill a vacancy
• Director's Financial Report: $148,408.81 checking balance, 16/16 apartment occupancy, loan statuses

The Clarkfield EDA appointed Garret Niska to the board, approved a revised housing/business rehabilitation program application, and authorized signatures via Resolution 2025-1. The board also approved paying $2,500 from a CEDA grant for the Clarkfield State Bank of Art project. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Garret Niska to the EDA Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-1 Authorizing Signatures (unanimous)
• Approved Housing/Business Rehabilitation Program Application (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 payment from CEDA Grant for Clarkfield State Bank of Art (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 11/25/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved bills, including 2017B Bond payments (unanimous)

City Council

The Clarkfield City Council will discuss Board of Appeals training and a cleaning contract, then vote on Library Board appointments and Resolution 2025-4, which addresses local board powers. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, invoices, and committee reports.

• Discussion on Board of Appeals training for council members
• Discussion on a cleaning contract
• Action item: Approve Library Board Appointments
• Action item: Resolution 2025-4 Local Board Powers
• Invoices payable including $36,884.28 to MN Dept of Human Services for ECPN contribution

The Clarkfield City Council approved a cleaning contract with Brittaney Pierce at $500 per month plus $50 for parties and seasonal events, following the resignation of the previous cleaner. The council also approved library board appointments, Resolution 2025-4 on Local Board Powers, and the meeting agenda with the addition of the Sheriff's Report. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved cleaning contract with Brittaney Pierce at $500/month plus $50 for events (5-0)
• Approved library board appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-4 Local Board Powers (5-0)
• Approved agenda with Sheriff's Report added to item 6e (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 01/07/2025 work session and regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved invoices payable (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold a work session to administer oaths of office for newly elected Mayor Darrin Johnson and Councilmembers Lisa Tilney and Craig Giles, then discuss annual committee assignments. In the regular meeting, they will consider approving a $173,375 pay application for water treatment plant rehabilitation, adopt resolutions for annual designations and budget transfers, and handle routine invoices and reports.

• Oath of office for Mayor Darrin Johnson and Councilmembers Lisa Tilney and Craig Giles
• KHC Construction pay application #11 for $173,375 for Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
• Resolution 2025-1: Annual Designations & Appointments
• Resolution 2025-3: Budgeted Transfers of Funds
• Invoices payable totaling $5,181.39 (General Fund $4,299.79, Fire Dept $192.86, etc.)

The Clarkfield City Council approved Pay Application #11 for the Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation in the amount of $173,375, with payment due to the contractor by January 27, 2025. The council also approved three resolutions: annual designations and appointments, end of fiscal year designations, and budgeted transfers of funds. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Pay Application #11 for WTP Rehabilitation - $173,375 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-1: Annual Designations & Appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-2: 2024 End of Fiscal Year Designations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-3: Budgeted Transfers of Funds (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from 12/17/2024 (5-0)
• Approved invoices payable (5-0)