Crookston public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2026 budget and the property tax levy for taxes payable in 2026. The body will also review a five-year Capital Improvement Plan and a professional services agreement.

• Adoption of the 2026 Budget for the City of Crookston
• Adoption of the Property Tax Levy for taxes payable in 2026
• Adoption of a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2030
• Accounting and advisory services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA)
• Temporary liquor license extension for Crookston Inn

The Crookston City Council approved five actions. It authorized an accounting and advisory services agreement with Clift onLarsonAllen, LLP. It adopted a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030. It approved the 2026 property‑tax levy, the 2026 operating budget, and a 45‑day extension for the Crookston Inn liquor license.

• Approved accounting and advisory services agreement with Clift onLarsonAllen, LLP (Res 28223)
• Adopted five‑year Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030 (Res 28224)
• Approved 8% property‑tax levy increase for 2026 (Res 28225)
• Adopted 2026 operating budget totaling $15,334,827 (Res 28226)
• Granted 45‑day temporary extension of liquor license for Crookston Inn (Res 28227)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the Crookston Downtown Sidewalk Project. The body will also consider a grant application for industrial park infrastructure and a contract for Interim City Administrator Darin Selzler.

• Public hearing and resolution for MnDOT State Project 6002-76 (Crookston Downtown Sidewalk Project)
• BDPI Grant application to DEED for Crookston Industrial Park Infrastructure Expansion Project (up to $2 million)
• Bills and Disbursements for $774,112.20
• Interim City Administrator contract for Darin Selzler
• Payment for 2025 Windcone Replacement Project at Crookston Municipal Airport

The City Council adopted the consent agenda, approving bills and disbursements, the 2026 Lake Agassiz Regional Library contribution, and several licenses and agreements. It granted municipal consent for MnDOT State Project 6002‑76 to improve the downtown corridor. The Council also authorized a BDPI grant application for the Industrial Park expansion and approved the interim city administrator’s contract.

• Approved consent agenda items including $774,112.20 in bills and disbursements
• Approved 2026 Lake Agassiz Regional Library budget contribution
• Authorized grant contract for Violent Crime Enforcement Teams
• Approved municipal consent for MnDOT State Project 6002‑76 (downtown sidewalk project)
• Authorized submission of a BDPI grant application for the Industrial Park infrastructure expansion
• Approved interim city administrator contract for Darin Selzler
• Approved 2026 tobacco license for the City of Crookston
• Approved payment for the 2025 Windcone Replacement Project at Crookston Municipal Airport

Ways & Means Committee

The committee will review a housing development presentation and discuss a housing incentive program that expires December 31, 2025. Members will also discuss a grant request for a rail spur easement and the search for a City Administrator.

• Casey’s Property Housing Development presentation
• Farmer’s Union Industries grant request for Phase 2 of the Rail Spur easement
• Housing Incentive Program discussion (expires 12-31-25)
• City Administrator search discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a final reading of an ordinance to allow slaughterhouses in the Heavy Industrial Zone (I-1). The body will also vote on the Minnesota Paid Leave Policy and various airport agreements.

• Ordinance to allow slaughterhouses in the Heavy Industrial Zone (I-1)
• Bills and disbursements totaling $807,282.71
• 2026–2028 Fixed Base Operator’s agreement with Miller Aircraft Services, Inc.
• 2026–2028 Airport Manager Agreement with Lowell Miller
• Resolution regarding the Minnesota Paid Leave Policy

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included resolutions for city bills, airport agreements, and other items. It adopted a resolution to implement the Minnesota Paid Leave Program, funding it with a 0.88% payroll tax split between the city and employees. The council also approved an ordinance amendment allowing slaughterhouses in the Heavy Industrial Zone.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Fischer, seconded by Shostell)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Hibma, seconded by Klatt)
• Approved $807,282.71 city bills and disbursements (Res No. 28203)
• Approved Minnesota Paid Leave Policy resolution (Res No. 28210)
• Approved ordinance amendment permitting slaughterhouses in Heavy Industrial Zone (Res No. 28211)
• Approved 2026–2028 Fixed Base Operator agreement with Miller Aircraft Services (Res No. 28205)
• Approved 2026–2028 Airport Manager agreement with Lowell Miller (Res No. 28206)
• Approved amendment to non‑commercial hangar lease and rent increase at municipal airport (Res No. 28207, 28208)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider approving 2026 grants for non-profit organizations totaling $113,000, along with routine bills and resolutions. The meeting also includes a public hearing on 2025 assessments and a presentation on the city's promotional video.

• Approval of 2026 non-profit grants ($113,000)
• Approval of bills and disbursements ($437,950.63)
• Public hearing on 2025 property assessments
• Resolution regarding cannabis application fees
• Resolution regarding Crookston Municipal Airport hangar construction

The Crookston City Council voted 6‑1 to adopt application and registration fees for cannabis businesses. It also approved the selection of Anchor Marketing to develop a city branding and communications strategy. Additionally, the council authorized $113,000 in grant awards to four nonprofit organizations. Routine items such as the agenda, consent agenda, prior minutes, and several disbursements were also approved.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved City Council minutes from Nov 3 2025 (resolution 6.01)
• Approved bills and disbursements totaling $437,950.63 (resolution 6.02)
• Approved final TIF 3‑7 payment of $28,145.00 (resolution 6.04)
• Approved cannabis application and registration fees (6‑1 vote)
• Approved selection of Anchor Marketing for city branding (motion carried)
• Approved $113,000 grant awards to four nonprofits (6‑1 vote)

Ways & Means Committee

The committee will discuss a zoning ordinance to allow slaughterhouses. Members will also receive a presentation on the Empowering Small MN Communities and Comprehensive Plan draft.

• Zoning ordinance discussion to allow slaughterhouses
• Comprehensive Plan draft presentation including land use, transportation, and utilities

City Council

The Crookston City Council will approve routine bills totaling $620,729.32 and consider a $600,000 grant for water main replacement. The body will also hold public hearings on property assessments and airport agreements, and discuss zoning changes for slaughterhouses.

• Approval of $620,729.32 in city bills and disbursements
• Consideration of $600,000 Small Cities Development Grant for water main replacement
• Public hearing on 2025 property assessments
• Public hearing on MnDOT Municipal Consent for State Project 6002-76
• Discussion on allowing slaughterhouses in Heavy Industrial Zone

The council approved a resolution to submit a Small Cities Development Grant application for up to $600,000 to help fund the water‑main replacement on the Highway 2 corridor. It also approved city bills and disbursements totaling $620,729.32 and accepted a $26,907 donation from the Crookston Baseball Association. Several community grants were approved, while a $4,000 grant to the Downtown Crookston Development Partnership was denied and a final reading was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved submission of $600,000 Small Cities Development Grant application (carried)
• Approved City of Crookston bills and disbursements $620,729.32 (carried)
• Accepted donation $26,907 from Crookston Baseball Association (carried)
• Approved $75,000 grant to Golden Link (7‑1 vote)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Care & Share Organization of Crookston (5‑3 vote)
• Denied $4,000 grant to Downtown Crookston Development Partnership (3‑5 vote)
• Tabled final reading on wastewater/animal‑facility issues (6‑2 vote)
• Approved $17,000 grant to Tri‑Valley Opportunity Council (carried)

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee will consider Ordinance No. ___97___, which repeals the interim cannabis ordinance and replaces it with a chapter titled “Regulation of Cannabis Businesses.” The ordinance sets registration fees not to exceed $500 and renewal fees not to exceed $1,000, and establishes a civil penalty of up to $2,000 for unregistered retail activity. It also outlines enforcement responsibilities, compliance checks, and the process for suspending registrations.

• Repeal of the interim cannabis ordinance and adoption of new regulation chapter
• Initial retail registration fee capped at $500
• Renewal registration fee capped at $1,000
• Civil penalty of up to $2,000 per violation for operating without registration
• Designation of enforcement officer to administer and enforce the ordinance

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment that would permit a slaughterhouse in the Heavy Industrial Zone (I‑1). The council will also consider resolutions to accept a $3.3 million federal grant for the Industrial Park infrastructure, authorize IT contracts with Xigent, and approve a memorandum of agreement to apply for a 2025 MN DNR Community Tree Planting Grant. Routine consent‑agenda items include approvals of city bills, disbursements, and airport construction payments.

• Public Hearing on Ordinance amending the zoning code to allow a slaughterhouse in Heavy Industrial Zone (I‑1) (Item 7.01)
• Resolution to accept a $3.3 million matching grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for Crookston Industrial Park infrastructure (Item 8.03)
• Resolution authorizing information technology contracts with Xigent for virtualization platform and server upgrades (Item 8.02)
• Resolution approving a Memorandum of Agreement to apply for the 2025 MN DNR Community Tree Planting Grant (Item 8.01)
• Consent agenda resolution approving City of Crookston bills and disbursements totaling $422,779.62 (Item 6.04)

The council approved a resolution (Res No. 28187) to accept a grant and use a temporary $3.8 M bond for the Crookston Industrial Park and Innovation Center Infrastructure expansion, with a 5‑3 vote. It also approved a memorandum of agreement for the 2025 MN DNR Community Tree Planting Grant (Res No. 28185) and authorized IT contracts with Xigent for server upgrades (Res No. 28186). Additional approvals included reimbursement‑bond procedures (Res No. 28188) and city disbursements totaling $422,779.62 (Res No. 28179). The consent and regular agendas were adopted without recorded opposition.

• Approved Resolution 28187 to accept grant and issue $3.8 M temporary bond for Industrial Park (5‑3)
• Approved Resolution 28185 for 2025 MN DNR Community Tree Planting Grant
• Approved Resolution 28186 authorizing IT contracts with Xigent for virtualization and server upgrades
• Approved Resolution 28188 establishing reimbursement bond procedures under the Internal Revenue Code
• Approved Resolution 28179 disbursing $422,779.62 for city bills and payments
• Approved Consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved regular agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from October 6, 8, 13, 2025 (Res Nos. 6.01‑6.03)

City Council

The Crookston City Council adopted findings of fact and reasons for approval of a variance request submitted by Brent Epema, DBA B&E Meats. The council voted to allow the building setbacks to be reduced from 30 ft to 17.5 ft on Bruce Street and from 55 ft to 30 ft on the rear lot line. The Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval after a public hearing on October 7, 2025.

• Setback variance: street side reduced to 17.5 ft (from 30 ft); rear lot line reduced to 30 ft (from 55 ft).
• Proposed building addition of 80 ft × 60 ft on the west side and a truck receiving addition of 20 ft × 26 ft on the north side.
• Planning Commission recommendation of approval following the October 7, 2025 public hearing.
• Parcel numbers involved: 82.03749.00 (0.246 ac), 82.03750.01 (0.927 ac), 82.03750.03 (0.100 ac).
• Resolution to approve the variance was presented and voted on at the special meeting on October 13, 2025.

The council voted to approve a variance for Brent Epema DBA B& E Meats, located at 330 3rd Avenue SW, Crookston, MN. The approval allows the planned building setbacks. The Planning Commission had recommended approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved variance for B&E Meats at 330 3rd Ave SW

Park Board

The Crookston Park Board will open the meeting, approve the September 8, 2025 minutes, and consider the department’s budget. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss the Park Board budget

The board approved the July meeting minutes. It also approved a new policy for park and recreation program photographs, directing the mayor to implement it. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved July minutes (motion carried)
• Approved park & rec photo policy (motion carried)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 8, 2025. Council members will introduce and read for the first time an ordinance to amend the city’s zoning ordinance to permit slaughterhouses and processing plants in the Heavy Industrial Zone (I‑1). A resolution will also be considered to schedule a public hearing on October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM at City Hall Council Chambers to gather public comments on the proposed amendment.

• Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to allow slaughterhouses and processing plants in Heavy Industrial Zone (I‑1)
• Resolution calling for a public hearing on October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM at 124 N. Broadway, Crookston City Hall Council Chambers regarding the zoning amendment

The council approved the introduction and first reading of an ordinance to amend the city zoning code to permit slaughterhouses in the I‑1 Heavy Industrial Zone. It also approved a resolution requiring a public hearing on the proposed amendment. Both motions were carried after discussion. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved introduction and first reading of ordinance amending zoning to allow slaughterhouses in I‑1 Heavy Industrial Zone
• Approved resolution to hold a public hearing on the zoning amendment for slaughterhouses in I‑1 Heavy Industrial Zone

City Council

The Crookston City Council will vote on its consent agenda, which includes approving the September minutes and a $531,657.56 bill and disbursement package (Check Nos 75704‑75831). The council will also adopt resolutions to lease a 2025 Caterpillar 930‑14 wheel loader from Ziegler Cat, enter a generator‑maintenance contract with Ziegler Cat, accept a pumps and controls maintenance agreement for the 2025 levee inspection, and change collateral for a MIF loan with North Star Lime, LLC. Additional regular‑agenda items and public forum time are scheduled.

• Approve City of Crookston Bills and Disbursements for $531,657.56 (Check Nos 75704‑75831)
• Lease a new 2025 Caterpillar 930‑14 Wheel Loader from Ziegler Cat
• Enter a contract with Ziegler Cat for planned equipment maintenance of city‑owned generators
• Accept pumps and controls maintenance service agreement for 2025 five‑year levee inspection requirements
• Change collateral for MIF loan with North Star Lime, LLC

The Crookston City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda. It adopted resolutions to disburse $531,657.56 in city funds, lease a Caterpillar wheel loader, enter maintenance agreements for generators and pumps, and approve a rehabilitation loan program. The council also approved a resolution to change the collateral for a $430,000 Minnesota Investment Fund grant with North Star Lime.

• Approved agenda (motion by Briggs, seconded by Cavalier)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Cavalier, seconded by Hibma)
• Approved City Bills and Disbursements for $531,657.56
• Approved lease of a 2025 Caterpillar 930-14 Wheel Loader
• Approved equipment maintenance agreement with Ziegler Cat for generators
• Approved pumps and controls maintenance service agreement
• Approved rehabilitation loan program deferred repayment agreement
• Approved change in collateral for $430,000 MIF grant with North Star Lime

City Council

The Crookston City Council will vote on a resolution to adopt the proposed 2026 tax levy and approve the preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget. The resolution also sets the date for a public budget meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt 2026 General Levy of $4,819,065 and a $26,000 tax‑abatement special levy (total $4,845,065)
• Approve Preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget of $15,148,503
• Set public budget meeting for Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Council Member Hibma moved, and Council Member Cavalier seconded, a resolution to adopt the proposed 2026 tax levy and preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget. The motion was carried without recorded discussion. The resolution also set a date for a public budget meeting. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved 2026 tax levy and preliminary General Fund budget (motion by Hibma, seconded by Cavalier)

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston City Council Ways & Means Committee will hold a workshop to discuss a preliminary levy. No specific amounts or actions are listed. The meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Preliminary Levy Discussion

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a budget workshop on September 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Council members will hear presentations from eight local nonprofit groups requesting a combined $218,000 in city funding. The requests range from $5,000 to $97,000 for programs such as the Aquatic Boosters' Ox Cart Days and the Golden Link Senior Center.

• Golden Link Senior Center – $97,000
• The Alluma Foundation – $50,000
• Crookston Aquatic Boosters – $6,000
• Care & Share Organization of Crookston, Inc. – $20,000
• Scruffy Tails Humane Society – $8,000

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston City Council Ways & Means Committee will hold a budget workshop on September 22, 2025. The meeting will discuss the library budget, the airport budget, and the city's Capital Improvement Program. No specific motions or approvals are listed in the agenda.

• Budget discussion – Library
• Budget discussion – Airport
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) discussion

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the Public Works budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Budget discussion regarding Public Works

City Council

The Crookston City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of $366,548.20 in city bills and disbursements. The agenda also contains a special event permit for the UMC Homecoming on October 4, 2025, appointments to the Crookston Economic Development Authority, and a gambling premise permit for the Crookston Firefighters Association at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill. A regular‑agenda resolution will accept a $5,300 donation from Fit and Fin for pool boiler repairs and a floating volleyball net.

• Approve City of Crookston Bills and Disbursements for $366,548.20 (Check Nos 75626‑75703)
• Special event permit for UMC Homecoming on Oct 4 2025
• Appointment of Brian LaPlante and Joseph Shotell to the Crookston EDA
• Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for Crookston Firefighters at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill
• Accept $5,300 donation from Fit and Fin for Crookston Pool ($3,300 boiler repairs, $2,000 volleyball net)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes, a $366,548.20 disbursement, a special event permit, EDA appointments, and a gambling premise permit. The council also approved a $5,300 community donation for the Crookston Pool. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda (motion by Briggs, seconded by Shostell)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Fischer, seconded by Cavalier)
• Approved City Council minutes from September 2, 2025 (item 6.01)
• Approved bills and disbursements of $366,548.20 (item 6.02)
• Approved special event permit for UMC Homecoming Oct 4, 2025 (item 6.03)
• Approved appointment of Brian LaPlante and Joseph Shotell to Crookston EDA (item 6.04)
• Approved Minnesota Lawful Gambling premise permit for Crookston Firefighters Association at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill (item 6.05)
• Approved $5,300 donation from Fin and Fit for Crookston Pool (item 7.01)

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee will hold a Council Budget Workshop on Monday, September 15, 2025, immediately following the City Council meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers. The workshop agenda includes budget discussions for the Police Department, the Fire Department/Emergency Management, and Community Development/Valley Technology Park. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only. Residents may attend in person, by telephone, or watch the live stream on the city’s YouTube channel.

• Budget discussion – Police Department
• Budget discussion – Fire Department/Emergency Management
• Budget discussion – Community Development/Valley Technology Park

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a budget workshop on September 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Members will discuss the portion of the city budget that funds Parks & Recreation. The discussion will help shape funding levels for park maintenance, programs, and facilities.

• Budget Discussion – Parks & Recreation

City Council

The Crookston City Council will swear in newly appointed Council Member Joseph Shostell and vote on routine approvals including $295,739 in city bills and disbursements. The meeting includes a public forum and consent agenda items such as minutes approval and appointments.

• Oath of Office for Council Member Joseph Shostell
• Resolution to approve City of Crookston Bills and Disbursements for $295,739.11 (Check Nos 75565-75625)
• Resolution regarding appointment of Carol Gregg to Crookston Park Board
• Resolution regarding appointment of Darin Selzler as Interim City Administrator
• Resolution regarding approval of satisfaction of special assessments for parcel 82.03828.00

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted resolutions to approve $295,739.11 in city bills and disbursements, to appoint Carol Gregg to the Park Board and Darin Selzler as interim city administrator, and to approve a special‑assessment satisfaction and a cement‑mason license renewal. All items were approved without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Briggs, seconded by Shostell)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Cavalier, seconded by Brekken)
• Approved City of Crookston bills and disbursements for $295,739.11 (Resolution 7.04)
• Approved appointment of Carol Gregg to the Crookston Park Board (Resolution 7.05)
• Approved appointment of Darin Selzler as interim City Administrator (Resolution 7.06)
• Approved satisfaction of special assessment for parcel 82.03828.00 (Resolution 7.07)
• Approved 2025 license renewal – Cement Mason (Resolution 7.08)
• Approved special city council minutes from August 18 and August 25, 2025 (Resolutions 7.01‑7.03)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to fill a vacancy in the Ward 1 seat and formally accept the resignation of City Administrator Jeff Shoobridge. The body will also discuss interim leadership and recruitment options for the City Administrator position.

• Resolution to appoint Joseph Shostell as Ward 1 Council Member through December 31, 2028
• Resolution to accept the resignation of City Administrator Jeff Shoobridge effective September 5, 2025
• Discussion regarding Interim City Administrator
• Discussion regarding recruitment options for the City Administrator position

The council approved the appointment of Joseph Shostell to fill the vacant Ward 1 council seat. It also approved the resignation of City Administrator Jeff Shoobridge. The council agreed to name Police Chief Darin Selzler as interim City Administrator and to match the outgoing administrator's salary.

• Approved appointment of Joseph Shostell to vacant Ward 1 council seat (Resolution 28158)
• Approved acceptance of resignation of City Administrator Jeff Shoobridge (Resolution 28159)
• Approved Darin Selzler as interim City Administrator with salary matching outgoing administrator

City Council

The Crookston City Council will swear in a newly appointed member and conduct routine approvals including minutes, bills, and donations. A presentation on solar energy for public buildings will be provided, and a contract amendment related to an ADA retrofit project will be discussed.

• Oath of Office for new Council Member Wendy Ault
• Resolution to approve City of Crookston Bills and Disbursements for $550,765.82
• Resolution regarding $111 donation to Crookston Community Pool from Polk County Social Services Jean Fund
• Resolution regarding amendment number 2 to MnDOT contract number 1053917 for Trunk Highway Number 2 Crookston ADA Retrofit
• Presentation on Solar on Public Building Program from Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs)

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda. It adopted the minutes from August 4, 2025, and authorized $550,765.82 in city bills and disbursements. The council also approved a $111 donation from the Polk County Social Services Jean Fund for the community pool and ratified an amendment to the MnDOT Highway 2 contract.

• Approved agenda (motion by Briggs, seconded by Fischer)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Cavalier, seconded by Klatt)
• Approved August 4, 2025 council minutes (item 7.01)
• Approved city bills and disbursements for $550,765.82 (item 7.02)
• Approved $111 donation from Polk County Social Services Jean Fund for community pool (item 7.03)
• Approved MnDOT contract amendment for Highway 2 ADA retrofit (item 8.01)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to appoint Wendy Ault to fill the vacant At-Large Council Member seat. The vacancy was declared on May 5, 2025, following the resignation of Tim Menard, and the appointment would serve the remainder of the unexpired term through December 31, 2026.

• Appointment of Wendy Ault to fill vacant At-Large Council Member seat
• Vacancy declared May 5, 2025, following Tim Menard's resignation effective April 21, 2025

Council Member Dylane Klatt moved, and Council Member Clayton Briggs seconded, a resolution to appoint Wendy Ault to the vacant at-large council seat. The motion was carried and the appointment was approved. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved appointment of Wendy Ault to vacant at-large council seat

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee will hold a workshop to review AE2S’s Capital Improvement Plan options, including $19M in drinking water, $42M in sanitary sewer, and $49M in storm sewer replacements. The session will also cover building and IT budget discussions following the committee meeting.

• $250K stormwater model development
• $1.42M Sherman & Sheridan water and street upgrades
• $6M Highway 2 corridor safety improvements
• $1.5M lift station 4 & 5 upgrades
• $3.69M Pirate Drive stormwater control

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will meet to conduct interviews for the Ward 1 Council Member position. The agenda lists two specific candidates for these interviews.

• Interview of Bishop Jensen for Ward 1 Council Member
• Interview of Joseph Shostell for Ward 1 Council Member

Park Board

The Crookston Park Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss regular agenda items including program photos, pool updates, Ox Cart operations, and the budget. No major decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Approve minutes from July 14th, 2025 meeting
• Review Park & Rec Program Pictures
• Receive Pool Update
• Discuss Ox Cart operations
• Review Budget

The board approved the June 2025 minutes after a motion by Lon and a second by Brekken. The motion carried. The board discussed the Night to Unite event, CSC renovations, pool health inspection, park vandalism, and staffing, but no additional actions were decided.

• Approved June minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a vacancy for the Ward 1 Council Member seat. The body is also considering routine resolutions regarding city bills, liquor dispensing for community festivals, and a service contract with the City of Ada.

• Resolution declaring a vacancy for the Ward 1 Council Member seat
• Bills and disbursements totaling $335,009.52
• Contract for Building Official services between the City of Crookston and the City of Ada
• Liquor dispensing resolutions for Irishman Shanty Inc. and Drafts Sports Bar at community festivals
• Resolution regarding the display of fireworks and pyrotechnics in City Limits

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included approval of the July 21 minutes, a $335,009.52 bill disbursement, a fireworks display resolution, liquor dispensing resolutions for Irishman Shanty Inc. and Drafts Sports Bar, and a contract for Building Official services. The council also adopted a resolution declaring the Ward 1 council seat vacant. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Briggs, seconded by Fischer)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Cavalier, seconded by Klatt)
• Approved July 21, 2025 council minutes (item 6.01)
• Approved $335,009.52 city bills and disbursements (item 6.02)
• Approved fireworks display resolution (item 6.03)
• Approved liquor dispensing resolutions for Irishman Shanty Inc. and Drafts Sports Bar (items 6.04‑6.05)
• Authorized contract for Building Official services with City of Ada (item 6.06)
• Declared Ward 1 council seat vacant (Resolution No. 28147)

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing Scott Butt as the Parks and Recreation Director and establish an advisory board to recommend a candidate for the vacant At-Large Council seat. The body will also discuss guidelines for general tree removal.

• Resolution to hire Scott Butt as Parks and Recreation Director
• Resolution to establish an Advisory Board for the vacant At-Large City Council seat
• Approval of bills and disbursements totaling $600,348.23
• Contract with Salas O’Brien North, LLC for Woods Addition Geothermal Feasibility Study
• Contract with Lakes Area Jetting for cleaning Storm Outlet #7 (Gorgas and West Robert)

The Crookston City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, and authorized $600,348.23 in city bills and disbursements. It also approved contracts for a geothermal feasibility study, liquor dispensing at Jim Karn Field, and storm‑outlet cleaning services. The council created an advisory board to recommend an appointment for the vacant At‑Large seat and ratified the hiring of Scott Butt as the new Parks and Recreation Director.

• Approved agenda (motion by Cavalier, seconded by Briggs)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Hibma, seconded by Klatt)
• Approved $600,348.23 in city bills and disbursements (Res No. 28142)
• Authorized contract with Salas O’Brien North, LLC for Woods Addition geothermal feasibility study (Res No. 28143)
• Approved Irishman’s Shanty Inc dispensing intoxicating liquor at Jim Karn Field (Res No. 28144)
• Approved Lakes Area Jetting cleaning services on Storm Outlet #7 (Res No. 28145)
• Approved resolution establishing advisory board to recommend appointment for vacant At‑Large seat (Res No. 28146)
• Approved hiring of Scott Butt as Parks and Recreation Director (Res No. 28147)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to discuss several park-related items including Night to Unite and CSC renovations. The board will also address park vandalism and general park matters.

• Night to Unite
• CSC Renovations
• Park Vandalism

The board approved the April meeting minutes. It agreed to match a blue paint swatch on the north side of the CSC building. The board approved a city request for proposals to conduct a feasibility study of the pool. The meeting was adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

• Approved April meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed to match blue paint swatch on north side of CSC building
• Approved city to issue RFP for pool feasibility study (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:23 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss options for filling a vacant At-large seat, with staff recommending against a special election due to cost. The body will also consider relinquishing a state redevelopment grant and approving routine city disbursements.

• Bills and disbursements for $373,174.03
• Request to relinquish DEED Redevelopment Grant Fund from Red River Valley Show Building Project
• Donation from Crookston Baseball Association for $6,000 (Score Board Wrapping)
• Donation from Crookston Baseball Association for $1,202.35 (Karn Field sign)
• Special event permit request for Night to Unite on August 5, 2025

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted resolutions to disburse $373,174.03 in city funds, to issue a special event permit for Night to Unite on August 5, 2025, and to accept donations of $6,000 and $1,202.35 from the Crookston Baseball Association. The council also approved a resolution to relinquish the DEED Redevelopment Grant Fund and created a nine‑member advisory board with representation from all six wards.

• Approved agenda (motion by Briggs, seconded by Cavalier)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Brekken, seconded by Briggs)
• Approved City Bills and Disbursements for $373,174.03 (Res No. 28137)
• Approved special event permit for Night to Unite on Aug 5, 2025 (Res No. 28138)
• Accepted $6,000 donation for Score Board Wrapping (Res No. 28139)
• Accepted $1,202.35 donation for sign at Karn Field (Res No. 28140)
• Approved resolution to relinquish DEED Redevelopment Grant Fund (Res No. 28141)
• Approved creation of advisory board of at least 9 members representing all 6 wards

City Council

The City Council will discuss a stormwater resilience master plan and a contract for the Lift Station 5 sanitary force main replacement. The body is also deciding on a pool feasibility study and filling a vacant At-large Council seat.

• Bills and disbursements for $415,699.31
• Crookston Community Pool repairs for $10,170.00
• Donation from Fin & Fit for $10,500.00
• Contract for Lift Station 5 sanitary force main replacement with Spruce Valley Corporation
• Resolution to allow the sale of fireworks at Walmart

The council approved routine items on the consent agenda, including $415,699.31 in bills and disbursements, $10,170 for pool repairs, a $10,500 donation, a resolution to sell fireworks at Walmart, and the appointment of Dale Stainbrook to the CHEDA board. It also adopted resolutions to move forward with the AE2S storm‑water resilience master plan, award the Lift Station 5 force‑main replacement contract to Spruce Valley Corporation, secure a $209,000 MPCA grant for the storm‑water master plan, and issue an RFP for a pool feasibility study. Motions to appoint Wendy Ault or Gina Corneille to the vacant at‑large council seat each failed with a 4‑3 vote.

• Approved $415,699.31 in city bills and disbursements (Consent agenda)
• Approved $10,170 pool repair contract (Consent agenda)
• Approved $10,500 donation from Fin & Fit (Consent agenda)
• Approved sale of fireworks at Walmart (Consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Dale Stainbrook to CHEDA board (Consent agenda)
• Approved AE2S Task Order No. 18 Stormwater Resilience Master Plan (Resolution 28132)
• Approved contract with Spruce Valley Corp. for Lift Station 5 sanitary force‑main replacement (Resolution 28133)
• Approved grant authorization for $209,000 MPCA Small Communities Planning Grant (Resolution 28134)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to review the 2023 pool report and discuss the pool budget and committee. The board will also address CSC paint.

• CSC Paint
• 2023 Pool Report
• Pool Budget
• Pool Committee

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a resolution appointing Joseph Shostell to a vacant At-Large Council Member seat. This position was vacated by Tim Menard on April 21, 2025.

• Resolution to appoint Joseph Shostell to the At-Large Council Member seat through December 31, 2026

A motion on agenda item 3.01 was voted on and failed with three votes in favor and two against. Council members then rescinded earlier motions and, by consensus, requested a special council meeting to discuss filling the vacant at-large council seat. The request was carried.

• Motion on item 3.01 failed (3-2 vote)
• Special council meeting to discuss vacant at-large seat requested and carried (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will hold a final reading of an ordinance regulating cannabis businesses. The body is also considering a grant application for housing infrastructure and the appointment of a new council member.

• Final reading of the Ordinance for the Regulations of Cannabis Businesses
• Resolution to apply for the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant
• Approval of bills and disbursements totaling $248,375.25
• Electric line easement for Ottertail Power Company
• Oath of Office for newly appointed Council Member Joseph Shostell

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda, adopted the May 19 minutes, and authorized $248,375.25 in city disbursements. It passed the final reading of the cannabis business ordinance and approved a grant application for 15 new housing units. The council accepted a $10,500 donation from Fin and Fit to cover $10,170 in pool repair costs, allowing the community pool to reopen.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Consent agenda approved (motion carried)
• Approved City Council minutes from May 19, 2025 (6.01)
• Approved bills and disbursements for $248,375.25 (6.02)
• Approved Ottertail Power Company electric line easement (6.03)
• Approved final reading of the Regulations of Cannabis Businesses ordinance (7.01)
• Approved resolution to apply for Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant (7.02)
• Approved acceptance of $10,500 donation from Fin and Fit and pool repairs costing $10,170 (7.03)

City Council

The Crookston City Council held a special meeting to decide on repairs to the Crookston Community Swimming Pool. Staff requested authorization to reallocate funds for urgent heat exchanger piping repairs, citing operational necessity. The council discussed equipment maintenance costs and approved a contract with Lunseth Plumbing and Heating for the work.

• Authorization to contract Lunseth Plumbing and Heating for $6,430 heat exchanger piping repairs at Crookston Community Swimming Pool
• Reallocation of $15,000 filter maintenance budget item to cover piping repairs, with $6,430 total equipment maintenance expenditure before $10K Fin/Fit donation
• Heat exchanger piping identified as essential equipment requiring immediate repair

The council considered a resolution to authorize repairs to the Crookston Community Swimming Pool. The motion failed with four votes in favor, one against, and one abstention. Five affirmative votes were required for adoption, so the resolution did not pass.

• Resolution to authorize Crookston Community Swimming Pool repairs failed (4-1-1)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the regulation of cannabis businesses. The body is also considering several contracts for city maintenance and airport leases, as well as repairs for the community pool and sports center.

• Public hearing on Regulations of Cannabis Businesses
• Approval of bills and disbursements totaling $600,735.84
• Acceptance of a $53,739.75 donation for the Crookston Sports Center
• Non-commercial hangar lot lease for RZS Enterprises, Inc. at the Municipal Airport
• Independent contract for Total Lawn Care and Landscaping for nuisance mowing

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, adopted the May 5 minutes, and authorized $600,735.84 in city bills and disbursements. It accepted a $53,739.75 donation for the sports center, approved a 25‑year airport hangar lease for RZS Enterprises, and hired Total Lawn Care and Landscaping for nuisance mowing. The council also approved repairs to the sports‑center cooling tower and agreed to move forward with additional pool repairs.

• Approved agenda (motion by Cavalier, seconded by Briggs; carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Cavalier, seconded by Brekken; carried)
• Approved $600,735.84 bills and disbursements (Resolution 28117; carried)
• Accepted $53,739.75 donation for Crookston Sports Center (Resolution 28119; carried)
• Approved non‑commercial hangar lot lease for RZS Enterprises at municipal airport (Resolution 28120; carried)
• Approved Total Lawn Care and Landscaping as independent contractor for nuisance mowing (Resolution 28121; carried)
• Approved Parks and Recreation to repair cooling tower at Crookston Sports Center (Resolution 28122; carried)
• Consensus to move forward with additional pool repairs and forward recommendations to Parks and Recreation board

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will conduct interviews for the Council Member at Large position. Eight individuals are scheduled for interviews during this meeting.

• Interviews for Council Member at Large: Rennae Ramsey, Brandon Lee, Gina Corneillie, Joseph Shostell, James Hobbs, Bishop Jensen, Wendy Ault, and Matt Rosu

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will meet on May 5, 2025, immediately following the City Council meeting. The sole agenda item is a planning session for the City Administrator for the upcoming year. This is a discussion item with no proposed actions or votes listed.

• Planning session for City Administrator's upcoming year

City Council

The City Council will discuss filling the at-large seat vacated by Tim Menard and approve a non-commercial hangar lot lease template for the municipal airport. The body is also considering a resolution to pay non-budgeted property taxes and assessments to Polk County.

• Resolution to approve bills and disbursements for $218,471.47
• Resolution calling for a public hearing on 'Regulations of Cannabis Businesses'
• Resolution to declare a vacancy for City Council Member Tim Menard's at-large position
• Approval of non-commercial hangar lot lease template for Crookston Municipal Airport
• Resolution to approve payment of property taxes and assessments to Polk County

The council approved the resolution to pay property taxes and assessments on city‑owned properties to Polk County. It also adopted a template for non‑commercial hangar leases at the municipal airport, declared a vacancy for the at‑large council seat, and approved several donations and the city’s $218,471.47 disbursement bill.

• Approved payment of property taxes and assessments on city‑owned properties to Polk County (Resolution 28115)
• Approved the non‑commercial hangar lot lease template for Crookston Municipal Airport (Resolution 28113)
• Declared a vacancy for the at‑large City Council member Tim Menard position (Resolution 28114)
• Approved City of Crookston Bills and Disbursements totaling $218,471.47 (Resolution 28106)
• Approved license renewals for 2025 – Cement Mason (Resolution 28107)
• Accepted donation for Crookston Sports Center (Resolution 28108)
• Accepted donation from Bruce Erdmann for Kids First in Memory of Isaac Perala (Resolution 28109)
• Accepted donation from Fin and Fit for the Crookston Community Pool (Resolution 28110)

Ways & Means Committee

The Crookston Ways & Means Committee will hold a discussion on cannabis and a planning session for the city administrator's upcoming year. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Cannabis Discussion
• Planning Session for City Administrator for Upcoming Year

City Council

The City Council will introduce an ordinance to regulate cannabis businesses and hold a public hearing on the police drone program. The body is also deciding on repairs for the community swimming pool and summer hours for City Hall.

• Proposed ordinance for cannabis business regulations and retail zoning
• Public hearing regarding the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) or Drone Program
• Proposed $17,852.18 for repairs to the Crookston Community Swimming Pool heat exchanger
• Approval of bills and disbursements totaling $400,016.48
• Awarding of the 2025 Hangar Construction contract for the Crookston Municipal Airport

The council approved its agenda and consent agenda, which included resolutions for city bills, gas‑fitter licenses, a classification study, airport grant and hangar contracts, and other items. It adopted a resolution setting City Hall summer work hours to close at 11 a.m. on Fridays for 2025. The council also approved the introduction of a “Regulations of Cannabis Business” ordinance and authorized $10,000 for repairs to the community swimming pool.

• Approved City Bills and Disbursements for $400,016.48 (Res No. 28096)
• Approved license renewals for 2025 Gas Fitters (Res No. 28097)
• Approved ABDO contract for Classification and Compensation Study (Res No. 28098)
• Approved State Airport Fund Grant Agreement (Res No. 28099)
• Approved award of 2025 Hangar Construction contract for Municipal Airport (Res No. 28100)
• Approved summer work hours for City Hall for 2025 (Res No. 28104)
• Approved introduction of “Regulations of Cannabis Business” ordinance (8.02)
• Approved $10,000 donation and pool repairs for Crookston Community Swimming Pool (Res No. 28094)

Park Board

The Crookston Park Board will hold a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of February minutes, updates from the Crookston Sports Center (CSC), and discussion of spring/summer registration. The meeting is largely procedural with no major actions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting
• CSC (Crookston Sports Center) updates
• Spring/summer registration discussion

The Park Board approved the minutes from the January meeting. The board discussed possible uses of the Crookston Area Community Fund for arena activities and court repairs, but no action was taken. They will develop proposals for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Approved January minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize repairs to the Crookston Community Swimming Pool heat exchange. Staff are requesting a contract with Lunseth Plumbing and Heating for this work.

• Authorization for Lunseth Plumbing and Heating to repair the community pool heat exchange not to exceed $15,000

The City of Crookston special city council meeting scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider routine consent items including $1,079,899.32 in bills, a donation from the Baseball Association, and a gift of real property. The regular agenda includes voting on a new Waste Management contract for voluntary residential bin service (replacing aging bag pickup), approving ice rink leases with the Blue Line Club, and discussing regional priorities for the April 29 Tri-Cities meeting.

• Resolution approving $1,079,899.32 in city bills and disbursements
• Resolution accepting a $25,000 donation from the Crookston Baseball Association
• Resolution accepting a gift of real property (Luckow's Landing)
• Resolution awarding the 2025 AWOS Relocation & Replacement project to Neo Electrical Solutions at the airport
• Resolution regarding Waste Management contract for new bin garbage service (transition from plastic bags)

The council approved a series of consent agenda items, including $1,079,899.32 in city bills and disbursements, a gift of the Luckow’s Landing property, and donations from the Crookston Baseball Association totaling $31,000. It also adopted the updated Clean‑Up Policy, approved license renewals for gas fitters and cement masons, appointed Alexander Tappe to the Planning Commission, and awarded the airport weather‑observation project to Neo Electrical Solutions. The council approved the Blue Line Club lease agreements for the Sports Center (2025‑2027) and its concession (2025‑2030), adopted a new waste‑management garbage contract, and rejected a resolution to reimburse Council Member Kristie Jerde’s 2024 travel expenses.

• Approved $1,079,899.32 in city bills and disbursements (Res 28082)
• Accepted gift of real property described as Luckow’s Landing (Res 28083)
• Accepted $25,000 donation from Crookston Baseball Association (Res 28084)
• Adopted updated Clean‑Up Policy (Res 28088)
• Appointed Alexander Tappe to the Planning Commission (Res 28089)
• Awarded 2025 AWOS relocation project to Neo Electrical Solutions Inc. (Res 28091)
• Approved Waste Management contract for garbage services (Res 28094)
• Rejected travel‑expense reimbursement for Council Member Kristie Jerde (failed 4‑2, 1 recused) (Res 28094)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will discuss a proposed clean-up policy for spring and fall collection weeks. The policy details acceptable items, limits per household, and prohibited materials. No other items are on the agenda.

• Proposed clean-up policy for spring (last full week in April) and fall (last full week in October)
• Limits: 10 bags per household, 2 appliances, 3 furniture items, 4 mattresses, 4 tires/rims
• Demolition-bypass pile limited to 10'L x 4'W x 3'H
• Prohibited items: biohazardous waste, video display devices, hazardous materials, large demolition debris
• Items must be placed on boulevard by 7 AM on regular garbage day, no more than 24 hours before collection

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider resolutions including calling a public hearing for a new police drone program, applying for a $2.7 million state housing aid grant, and approving routine payments and policy adoptions. The consent agenda covers over $900,000 in expenditures including an airport taxiway construction payment and assessment billing. A proposed clean-up policy revision to reduce waste limits is also under discussion.

• Resolution calling a public hearing (April 21) for a new Unmanned Aerial System (drone) program by the Police Department
• Resolution to apply for the Greater Minnesota Cities (Tier II) Housing Aid Grant Program
• Approval of $255,978.93 pay estimate to RJ Zavoral & Sons for 2024 Taxi Lane Construction at the airport
• Resolution to authorize SEH to seek bids for 2025 Hangar Construction at Crookston Municipal Airport
• Purchase of a Zamboni battery for $11,750 from the Reserve Fund Account

The Crookston City Council approved the purchase of a Zamboni battery for $11,750 from the reserve fund, a levee inspection contract with SEH, and an application for a housing aid grant. All other agenda items were approved via the consent agenda, including bills, policies, and a bid authorization for airport hangar construction. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $11,750 Zamboni battery purchase from reserve fund (Res No. 28079)
• Approved SEH levee system inspections contract (Res No. 28080)
• Approved application for Greater Minnesota Cities Housing Aid Grant (Res No. 28081)
• Approved consent agenda including $613,880.27 in bills (Res No. 28072)
• Approved $31,230 for 2025 Assessment Billing (Res No. 28073)
• Approved $255,978.93 pay estimate to RJ Zavoral & Sons for Taxi Lane Construction (Res No. 28074)
• Adopted Purchasing-Procurement Policy (Res No. 28075)
• Adopted Expense Reimbursement Policy (Res No. 28076)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Crookston's Purchasing-Procurement Policy, Expense Reimbursement Policy, and Secure Fund Policy. The meeting will address guidelines for city expenditures, bidding requirements, and travel reimbursements.

• Purchasing-Procurement Policy: requires City Council approval for purchases of $25,000 or greater
• Purchasing-Procurement Policy: requires competitive sealed bids for purchases greater than $175,000
• Purchasing-Procurement Policy: limits vendor gifts to items costing $5 or less
• Expense Reimbursement Policy regarding travel for employees and elected officials
• Secure Fund Policy

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezone of several parcels in the central business district from C-1 to residential, aligning with the Comp Plan and Downtown Master Plan. They will also vote on a $53,000 contract for Crookston Water Supply Aquifer groundwater modeling. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $375,953.96, task orders with AE2S, and a wind cone replacement for the airport.

• Rezone of 9 parcels (82.00578.00, etc.) from C-1 commercial to residential
• Resolution for groundwater modeling of Crookston Water Supply Aquifer at $53,000
• Approval of bills and disbursements totaling $375,953.96
• 70/30 state grant match for wind cone replacement at Crookston Airport
• Resolution authorizing SEH to prepare bid documents for T-hangar construction (95/2.5/2.5 grant)

The council approved a resolution to rezone several parcels in the city to align with the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Development Plan, preparing for future residential use. It also approved $53,000 for groundwater modeling to help determine a regional water supply. The consent agenda, including bills and disbursements of $375,953.96, was approved as a block.

• Approved rezone of parcels 82.00578.00, 82.000579.01, 82.00637.00, 82.00638.00, 82.00639.00, 82.00640.00, 82.00641.00, and southern portion of 82.03741.00 (Res No. 28070)
• Approved $53,000 for Crookston Water Supply Aquifer groundwater modeling (Res No. 28071)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills/disbursements of $375,953.96, and multiple AE2S task orders (Res Nos. 28063-28069)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will consider consent agenda items including approval of $645,272.10 in bills and a 3% raise for the City Administrator. Regular agenda items include authorizing RFPs for a classification/compensation study and a new official paper, selecting Baker Tilly as auditor, accepting a $139,365 bid from Pace Painting for the Sports Center exterior, and supporting a geothermal planning grant application.

• Resolution approving bills and disbursements totaling $645,272.10
• Resolution approving 3% raise for City Administrator Jeff Shoobridge
• Resolution authorizing RFP for classification and compensation study
• Resolution accepting $139,365 bid from Pace Painting for Sports Center exterior painting
• Resolution of support for geothermal planning grant from MN Dept. of Commerce

The council approved several resolutions: a $48,000 classification and compensation study, a request for proposals for a new official city paper after the Crookston Times ceased publication, and Baker Tilly as the auditing firm for the 2024 audit. It also accepted a $139,365 bid from Pace Painting for the Crookston Sports Center exterior painting and supported a geothermal planning grant application. All votes were unanimous with no opposition recorded.

• Approved RFP for Classification and Compensation Study ($48,000) (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for City's Official Paper (unanimous)
• Approved Baker Tilly as Auditing Firm for 2024 Audit (unanimous)
• Accepted Pace Painting bid for Sports Center exterior painting ($139,365) (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Geothermal Planning Grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and disbursements ($645,272.10) (unanimous)
• Approved 3% raise for City Administrator Jeff Shoobridge (unanimous)

City Council

The Crookston City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 3, 2025. Key items include a conditional use permit for a daycare facility at 410 Ingersoll Avenue, a closed session to discuss the city administrator's performance, and a presentation on a retail trade analysis and local option sales tax. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $302,513.99 and a resolution to apply for a DNR federal recreational trail grant to match an active transportation infrastructure grant.

• Conditional use permit for daycare at 410 Ingersoll Avenue
• Closed session to discuss city administrator's performance (MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3 (a))
• Presentation on Crookston Retail Trade Analysis and Local Options Sales Tax
• Consent agenda: approval of bills and disbursements for $302,513.99 (Check Nos 74292-74353)
• Resolution to apply for MN DNR Federal Recreational Trail Grant to match Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant

The council approved a conditional use permit for a daycare/licensed childcare facility at 410 Ingersoll Avenue, following a recommendation from Planning and Zoning. The meeting also included a presentation on a retail trade analysis and local option sales tax, and the council approved the consent agenda and other routine items. The council then closed the meeting to discuss the City Administrator's performance.

• Approved conditional use permit for daycare at 410 Ingersoll Avenue (Res No. 28055)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and resolutions (Res Nos. 28051-28054)
• Closed meeting to discuss City Administrator's performance

City Council

This meeting is a council workshop focused on discussing roles and responsibilities, charter city concepts, and sample policies for agendas, meetings, and orienting new members. No formal decisions will be made; the next opportunity for public comment is on February 3.

• Summary of closed meeting on January 21, 2025
• Discussion of charter city status by LMC staff attorneys
• Review of Crookston's city charter and sample policies
• Discussion on working as a team within defined roles
• Next steps for developing internal policies

The Crookston City Council met on January 27, 2025, for an informational session with the League of Minnesota Cities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting included a summary of a prior closed session and presentations on the city charter and sample policies.

• No formal decisions were made during this informational meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a daycare at 410 Ingersoll Avenue in an I-1 Heavy Industrial Zone, and a city-initiated rezoning of several parcels south of Loring Street from C-1 Central Business District to R-3 Multi-Family Residential. The commission will also approve minutes from November and elect officers.

• Conditional use request for daycare at 410 Ingersoll Ave (Parcel #82.03775.01) in I-1 Heavy Industrial Zone
• Rezoning of parcels 82.00578.00, 82.00579.01, 82.00637.00, 82.00638.00, 82.00639.00, 82.00640.00, 82.00641.00 from C-1 to R-3
• Addresses affected: 301, 306, 310 Broadway St S; 109, 201, 205 Loring St W; 303 Main St S
• Election of Planning Commission officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Park Board

The Crookston Park Board will meet to discuss and potentially adjust the Park & Recreation fee structure. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting for February 18, 2025.

• Discussion of Park & Rec Fee Structure

City Council

The council will vote on resolutions to accept a redevelopment grant for the Red River Valley Shows project and call a public hearing on a new TIF district for the same. They will also discuss the Fairfax Trail grant application and the city administrator's performance evaluation, including a closed session. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $921,986.57 and license renewals.

• Resolution to approve bills and disbursements for $921,986.57
• Resolution to accept redevelopment grant for Red River Valley Shows (projected $1M net city cost)
• Resolution calling public hearing on proposed TIF district No. 3-12 for Red River Valley Winter Showgrounds
• Discussion on MnDOT Active Transportation grant for Fairfax Trail extension along 3rd Ave SW and Old Hwy 75
• Resolution to approve 2023 Pay Equity Report (housekeeping item)

The council approved accepting a Red River Valley Shows redevelopment grant (Resolution 28048) with a 6-1 vote, with Council Member Brekken dissenting. They also approved calling a public hearing for a TIF district for the Winter Showgrounds, approved a continuation of accounting services with CLA, and discussed but took no action on a trail grant and the City Administrator's performance review.

• Approved Red River Valley Shows redevelopment grant acceptance (6-1, Brekken no)
• Approved calling public hearing for TIF district no. 3-12: Red River Valley Winter Showgrounds
• Approved engagement of Clifton Larson Allen for accounting services
• Motion to postpone City Administrator's performance evaluation failed (3-4)
• Closed meeting to discuss City Administrator's performance
• Approved consent agenda including $921,986.57 in bills and disbursements

City Council

The City Council will meet to swear in elected members and approve routine 2025 administrative appointments. The body is also considering a grant application for a multi-use trail and task orders for the Highway 2 project.

• Approval of bills and disbursements totaling $171,715.18
• Appointment of Tanner Holten as City Attorney and AE2S as City Engineer for 2025
• Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc for Broadway and Main Avenue ADA Retrofit Right of Way Acquisition
• Authorization to submit an Active Transportation Infrastructure application for a trail along 3rd Avenue SW and old Highway 75
• AE2S Task Order No. 6 for Hwy 2 SP 6002-76 Technical Assistance

The Crookston City Council held a special meeting on January 6, 2025, primarily to approve routine administrative items. The consent agenda was approved, including resolutions for bills and disbursements totaling $171,715.18, designation of public fund depositories, appointment of Tanner Holten as City Attorney and AE2S as City Engineer for 2025, license renewals, board appointments, and a resolution supporting a multi-use trail application. No public hearings or substantive policy decisions were conducted.

• Approved bills and disbursements for $171,715.18 (Check Nos 74140-74165)
• Approved designation of depositories for Public Funds for 2025
• Appointed Tanner Holten as City Attorney for 2025
• Appointed AE2S as City Engineer for 2025
• Approved 2025 license renewals for Gas Fitters, Cement Mason, and MISC
• Appointed Boards and Commissions for 2025
• Approved City Council Committee Composition for 2025
• Approved contract with SRF Consulting Group for Right of Way Acquisition on Broadway and Main ADA Retrofit Project