Fergus Falls public meetings in 2022

Council

The provided text is a city website page for Fergus Falls, Minnesota, not a meeting agenda. It contains general navigation links, contact information, and a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax beginning October 1, 2023, to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements. No specific council decisions or discussion items are listed.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023
• Tax approved by voters in 2022 to fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Council

The council awarded a $50,980 contract to Mission Mechanical for HVAC replacement at the Pebble Lake Golf Course clubhouse, funded by the Park Department/Golf Course budget. It also authorized advertising bids for the Union and Lincoln Avenue street resurfacing project (PI 5314) and approved a $10,000 grant application for a Welcoming Communities Assessment. A resolution supporting an Active Transportation Infrastructure Program application was adopted, with a local match of nearly $68,000 yet to be funded. A TIF analysis request from FM Bank was tabled to January 11, 2023.

• Awarded $50,980 HVAC replacement project to Mission Mechanical (Resolution #236-2022)
• Authorized advertising bids for PI 5314 Union and Lincoln Avenue resurfacing (Resolution #239-2022)
• Approved application for $10,000 Welcoming Communities Grant (Resolution #240-2022, 6-2 vote)
• Adopted resolution supporting Active Transportation Infrastructure Program application (Resolution #241-2022, 6-1 vote)
• Tabled FM Bank TIF analysis request to January 11, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and 2023 Transportation Agreement (Resolution #237-2022)
• Approved 2023 licenses for tobacco, paving, mechanical, excavator, gambling, liquor, and malt liquor
• Approved payments and claims totaling $1,042,135.65

Council

The council adopted the 2023 budget of $50,899,563 and a tax levy of $7,631,550 (an 8.12% increase). A housing tax rebate for 1026 Verlin Lane was approved. The council directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance regulating THC product sales, incorporating police chief recommendations. Consent agenda items included license renewals, a garbage truck purchase, and a shoreline management ordinance first reading.

• Adopted 2023 budget of $50,899,563 and levy of $7,631,550 (unanimous)
• Approved housing tax rebate for 1026 Verlin Lane (6-1, Hicks opposed)
• Directed city attorney to draft THC sales ordinance with police chief restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including license renewals, garbage truck purchase, and shoreline management first reading
• Authorized payments and claims of $3,457,546.84
• Entered MOUs with Supervisors and Professionals Inc. and Teamsters Local 320 for 2023-2024 wages
• Approved non-union employee wages for 2023-2024
• Accepted $13,000 donation from Nutrition Services Inc. for senior center kitchen cooling system

Council

The provided text is a city website page for Fergus Falls, Minnesota, not a meeting agenda. It contains general navigation links, contact information, and a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax beginning October 1, 2023, approved by voters in 2022 to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements. No specific council decisions or discussion items for the December 5, 2022 meeting are listed.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023
• Tax revenues fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements
• Tax approved by voters in 2022

2022 Charter Commission Annual Report

This is the Fergus Falls Charter Commission's annual report meeting for 2022. The agenda text provided contains only website navigation and general city information, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, focused on the commission's annual report.

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COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended increasing rental registration fees for standard practice participants from $20 to $25 per unit starting in 2024. They also recommended purchasing a new garbage truck for $322,856.72, directing the City Attorney to draft a THC licensing ordinance, and updating the shoreline management ordinance. All recommendations will go to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended increasing standard rental unit fees from $20 to $25 per unit (motion by Hicks/Arneson, carried)
• Recommended authorizing purchase of 2023 Freightliner garbage truck for $322,856.72 (motion by Fish/Hagberg, carried)
• Recommended directing City Attorney to draft THC product sales licensing ordinance with first reading Dec. 5 (motion by Arneson/Hagberg, carried)
• Recommended directing City Attorney to draft shoreline management ordinance with first reading Dec. 5 (motion by Hicks/Fish, carried)
• Recommended accepting MN State Grant Agreement A5601-55 for airport fuel system project (motion by Fish/Hicks, carried)
• Recommended accepting McCoy Environmental proposal for Phase I environmental site assessment at $1,875 (motion by Kvamme/Arneson, carried)

Council

The council awarded a $1,254,400 contract to Comstock Construction for the Regional Treatment Center Phase 3 Preservation Project (PI 9508), funded by remaining grant funds that must be expended by June 30, 2023. A snow removal contract was awarded to Knutson Lawn Service for 2022 through spring 2024. The council tabled wage scale adjustments for bargaining units until December 5. Staff was authorized to apply for a MnDOT grant to install a bicycle playground in Athletic Park instead of Broadway Park.

• Awarded $1,254,400 contract to Comstock Construction for RTC Phase 3 preservation (Resolution #215-2022)
• Awarded snow removal contract to Knutson Lawn Service through spring 2024 (Resolution #216-2022)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, delinquent assessments, budget adjustments, and surplus property disposal (Resolution #217-2022)
• Certified delinquent utility account for Westridge Mall ($11,360.43) (Resolution #222-2022)
• Tabled wage scale adjustments for bargaining units until December 5, 2022
• Authorized staff to apply for MnDOT grant for bicycle playground in Athletic Park
• Adopted Ordinance 31 (Stormwater Management), Ordinance 32 (THC Zoning), and Ordinance 33 (Downtown Riverfront Phase II Bonds) by roll call votes
• Approved payments and claims totaling $3,374,389.77

Council

The provided text is the city website's navigation and footer, not the actual meeting agenda. It contains no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics for the November 21, 2022 council meeting. The only substantive content is a notice about a 0.5% sales tax approved by voters in 2022, but that is informational and not part of this meeting's agenda.

• 0.5% sales and use tax beginning October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series (adopted July 9, 2023)
• Tax revenues to fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Council

The council approved a conditional use permit allowing Welcome House to house up to 10 women at 314 W Cavour Ave, with conditions including compliance with state fire codes. The permit allows immediate occupancy with up to 5 residents, but a fire suppression system is required for more than 5. The council also passed a resolution supporting the project in the appeals process.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Welcome House sober home at 314 W Cavour Ave (Resolution #211-2022)
• Adopted resolution supporting Welcome House project in state appeals process (motion by Fish/Kvamme)
• Accepted $333,333.33 donation from Veden Trust for Downtown Riverfront Phase 2 (Resolution #205-2022)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, THC ordinance amendment, airport grant, utility easement, artwork gift, and TIF district decertification (Resolution #206-2022)
• Introduced Ordinance 31 (Stormwater Management) for first reading
• Introduced Ordinance 32 (Amending Chapter 154 for THC) for first reading, with motion to develop licensing process
• Introduced Ordinance 33 (Downtown Riverfront Phase II Bonds) for first reading
• Authorized MOU with MPCA for PFAS monitoring at wastewater plant (Resolution #212-2022, 5-2 vote)

Council

The provided text is the Fergus Falls city website's general navigation and footer content, not the actual agenda for the November 7, 2022 Council meeting. It contains no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The only substantive information is a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax approved by voters in 2022, but this is not part of a meeting agenda.

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Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Fergus Falls Committee of the Whole meeting on November 2, 2022. The agenda text contains only website navigation and boilerplate information, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no substantive agenda items provided.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend the City Council authorize staff to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for PFAS monitoring at the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The MOU is part of a statewide monitoring plan for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The motion carried with one council member voting in opposition. The city would be responsible for annual testing costs estimated at $1,600-$2,000, funded by the sanitary storm sewer enterprise fund.

• Recommended council authorize staff to enter MOU with MPCA for PFAS monitoring at WWTP (carried, Kvamme opposed)
• Directed city to adopt ordinance expanding Port Authority bonding authority by $700,000 for Downtown Riverfront Project Phase II (carried)
• Recommended council direct City Attorney to draft zoning amendments for THC edibles, beverages, and manufacturing as proposed by Planning Commission (carried)
• Recommended council accept Minnesota State Grant Agreement for Airport Automated Weather Observation System PI 9350 (carried)
• Recommended council authorize execution of Otter Tail Power utility easement request north of Pisgah Dam (carried)
• Recommended council authorize gifting miscellaneous artwork from RTC campus to Otter Tail County Historical Society (carried)

Council

The provided text is a city website page, not a meeting agenda. It contains general city information and a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax approved by voters in 2022 to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements. No specific council decisions or discussion items are listed.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023
• Tax revenues to fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended the council explore selling 14.83 acres of parkland at Kirkbride Park to the Fergus Falls School District for a new elementary school, contingent on a future bond referendum. The council also approved initiating several street and utility projects, accepted appraisal and geotechnical service proposals, and directed the city attorney to draft stormwater code updates. A joint work session with the school district was scheduled to discuss the parkland sale further.

• Recommended the council explore selling 14.83 acres of Kirkbride Park to the school district and schedule a joint work session (motion by Fish, second by Hicks, carried).
• Recommended the council initiate City Project 5960 (Linden/Summit/Laurel street reconstruction) and accept a $9,000 appraisal proposal from Patchin Mesner (motion by Fish, second by Hagberg, carried).
• Recommended the council accept appraisal ($11,000) and geotechnical ($8,900) proposals for City Project 5959 (Stanton Avenue reconstruction) (motion by Hicks, second by Fish, carried).
• Agreed to keep the re-circulating water filtration system for the Downtown Riverfront Project Phase 2 splash pad.
• Recommended the council direct the City Attorney to draft updates to City Code Chapter 152 (Stormwater Management) (motion by Fish, second by Hagberg, carried).
• Recommended the council enter an agreement with Pebble Lake Golf Course to purchase/install a new HVAC system (estimated $50,000) with 50% repayment over five years (motion by Fish, second by Thompson, carried).
• Recommended the council establish a sub-committee of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee to address Lake Alice water quality and goose concerns (motion by Hicks, second by Hagberg, carried).

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Fergus Falls Committee of the Whole meeting on October 12, 2022. The agenda contains only boilerplate navigation and city information, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda provided.

Council

The provided text is a city website page, not a meeting agenda. It contains a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax beginning October 1, 2023, approved by voters in 2022 to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements. No council actions or discussions are listed.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023
• Tax revenues fund projects in Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series (adopted July 9, 2023)
• Projects: outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

HPC ( )

The Heritage Preservation Commission held a special meeting with SHPO representatives to discuss procedural errors in three local historic designations submitted to the City Council without prior SHPO review. SHPO explained the designations are void because they were not sent to SHPO for review and comment before City Council approval. The HPC discussed how to correct the process, including adding required criteria narrative statements and high-quality photos, and the possibility of hiring a consultant or using a grant.

• Discussed procedural error: three local designations void because not sent to SHPO before City Council vote
• Noted SHPO review is advisory only; City Council can reject SHPO recommendation
• Identified missing criteria narrative statements and high-quality photos in prior applications
• Discussed hiring consultant via SHPO grant to prepare future designations
• Discussed potential ordinance changes for modification requests but risk of losing CLG status noted

Council

The council approved a consent agenda including a $687,450 contract for the airport fuel system replacement project, contingent on state grant funding. They also authorized a letter of intent for an Active Transportation Grant for school safety improvements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, licenses, appointments, and resolutions (unanimous)
• Awarded $687,450 airport fuel system contract to MN Petroleum Services (consent agenda)
• Approved $54,300 for SEH construction administration (consent agenda)
• Approved conditional use permit for firearms business at 1233 Northern Ave (consent agenda)
• Authorized submission of Active Transportation Grant letter of intent (unanimous)
• Approved $2,192,351 in payments and claims (unanimous)

COW

The council recommended awarding a $687,450 construction contract to MN Petroleum Services Inc. for replacing the airport fuel system, contingent on a state grant. The project also includes a $54,300 professional services proposal from SEH. Other items discussed included an Otter Cove Children's Museum update, a proposed bicycle playground at Broadway Park, and a MnDOT bridge project over Highway 210/I-94, but no final decisions were made on those.

• Recommended awarding airport fuel system replacement contract to MN Petroleum Services Inc. for $687,450 (motion by Hicks, second by Fish, carried)
• Accepted SEH's construction administration proposal for $54,300
• Authorized submission of state grant application for PI 9348
• Discussed but tabled bicycle playground proposal pending cost estimates and alternative locations
• Discussed but tabled MnDOT bridge shared-use path upgrade pending engineer and public works input

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Fergus Falls Committee of the Whole meeting on September 28, 2022. The provided text is mostly website navigation and boilerplate; no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the source document.

Council

The provided text is not a meeting agenda but a city website page with navigation menus and a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax beginning October 1, 2023, approved by voters in 2022 to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements. No council decisions or discussion items are listed. The page is procedural boilerplate with no actionable agenda items.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, administered by MN Department of Revenue
• Tax revenues fund projects in Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023
• Tax approved by voters in 2022 for outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Council

The council awarded the Phase II Downtown Riverfront project bid to Comstock Construction for $3,591,292.24, including a change order to correct a mulch pricing typo, and approved a total project budget of $5,292,190. The project will be funded through a mix of fundraising, grants, and bonds, with a $140,000 property tax levy increase. The council also approved the 2023 preliminary budget and levy, and authorized bids for the Regional Treatment Center preservation project.

• Awarded Phase II Downtown Riverfront project bid to Comstock Construction for $3,591,292.24 (Resolution #181-2022)
• Approved total project budget of $5,292,190 for Phase II Downtown Riverfront (Resolution #182-2022)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, surplus declarations, and committee appointments (Resolution #183-2022)
• Authorized advertising bids for Regional Treatment Center Phase 3 Preservation (Resolution #185-2022)
• Approved 2023 preliminary budget of $51,314,518 (Resolution #186-2022)
• Approved 2023 preliminary levy of $7,650,000 (Resolution #187-2022)
• Set 2023 budget and levy public meetings for December 5, 2022 (Resolution #188-2022)
• Approved purchase of replacement scoreboard at American Legion field (Resolution #189-2022)

HPC

The Heritage Preservation Commission discussed updates on Phase III RTC work, including a 90% SHPO review expected by September 22, and a downtown historic district designation study. R.C. Drews offered his resignation, agreeing to stay until year-end. No formal votes or decisions were taken on these items.

• Approved August 3, 2022 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted R.C. Drews' resignation effective end of 2022

Council

The council approved the consent agenda including a $3.36M claims payment, a $500 donation to the fire department, and several resolutions for street projects and easements. A proposed roadway study was tabled. The 2023 fee schedule was adopted. No public hearings or controversial votes were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (Resolution #171-2022) including minutes, licenses, surplus equipment, $100K street resurfacing contract, airport grant, landfill easement with $3,500 compensation, temporary signage, $500 fire department donation, sign encroachment agreement, conditional use permit for electronic sign at 719 E Vernon Ave, and variance at 803 Spruce St.
• Tabled a proposed roadway from County Highway 210/29 to County Highway 1 and Water Plant Road; no staff time or resources to be devoted at this time.
• Adopted 2023 fee schedule (Resolution #180-2022); staff will return with more information on rental registration program and community room fees.
• Approved claims totaling $3,360,013.85.

Council

The provided text is a general city website page for Fergus Falls, MN, not a specific council meeting agenda. It contains navigation links, contact information, and a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax beginning October 1, 2023, which was approved by voters in 2022 to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements. No meeting agenda items are listed.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, administered by MN Department of Revenue
• Tax revenues to fund projects in Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series (adopted July 9, 2023)
• Projects include outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended the council initiate the PI 5327 Broadway Avenue resurfacing project (Fir to Lincoln Avenue) and accept Interstate Engineering's $100,000 professional services agreement. They also recommended declaring surplus IT equipment, accepting a state/federal grant for airport runway repairs, authorizing a $3,500 easement for closed landfill monitoring wells, and placing temporary walking signage. A motion to direct staff to compile cost estimates for a proposed highway/trail project and place it on the Capital Improvement Plan passed 5-1.

• Recommended initiating PI 5327 Broadway Avenue resurfacing project and accepting $100,000 engineering agreement (carried)
• Recommended declaring 2 printers and 17 desktop computers as surplus and authorizing disposal (carried)
• Recommended accepting state/federal grant agreement for PI 9349 airport runway crack fill/joint repairs (carried)
• Authorized permanent ingress/egress easement for closed landfill monitoring wells with $3,500 compensation to Amy Shol (carried)
• Recommended authorizing placement of temporary walking signage (carried)
• Directed staff to compile cost estimates for proposed highway/trail project and place it on Capital Improvement Plan (5-1, Thompson opposed)

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Fergus Falls Committee of the Whole meeting on August 31, 2022. The provided text contains only the city website's navigation menus, boilerplate links, and a notice about a future sales tax, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting's actual agenda items are not included in this document.

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Council

The council voted 6-2 to authorize staff to draft a Development Agreement with Sky Crew Services for airport lobby improvements, despite concerns about a $400/month rent credit, lack of professional plans, and an identified funding shortfall. The council also adopted an ordinance regulating mobile food trucks and approved the purchase of a chiller system from the school district for the community arena.

• Authorized staff to draft a Development Agreement with Sky Crew Services for airport lobby improvements (6-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 30, Eighth Series, regulating mobile food trucks (roll call vote)
• Approved equipment purchase agreement with Independent School District 544 for a chiller at the community arena ($575,000 plus shared splitting costs)
• Approved Resolution #164-2022 consent agenda items including licenses, compensation study, election resolution for sales tax, HRA levy, real estate disposition policy, and legislative session call
• Approved Resolution #170-2022 for chiller purchase agreement
• Approved payments and claims totaling $2,237,689.56

Council

The provided text is the Fergus Falls city website's navigation and footer, not the August 15, 2022 council agenda. It contains no meeting items, decisions, or discussion points. The only substantive content is a notice about a 0.5% sales tax approved by voters in 2022, but that is not part of this meeting's agenda.

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COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended the council accept a compensation study that proposes a new salary structure, lifting most classifications to the next closest step in 2023 at a total cost of $124,587.24. They also recommended drafting a development agreement for the airport lobby remodel, adopting a resolution for a sales tax ballot question, and approving the 2023 HRA levy of 0.185%.

• Recommended accepting compensation study and new salary structure (motion carried)
• Recommended authorizing staff to draft a Development Agreement with Sky Crew Services for airport lobby remodel (motion carried)
• Recommended adopting resolution for sales tax ballot question on aquatic center and De Lagoon Park (motion carried)
• Recommended approving 2023 HRA levy of 0.185% (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Fergus Falls, MN Committee of the Whole meeting on August 10, 2022. The provided text contains only the city website's navigation menus, boilerplate contact information, and a notice about a future sales tax, not the actual agenda items. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the source document.

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HPC

The Fergus Falls Heritage Preservation Commission met on August 3, 2022, and approved the minutes from May 4, 2022. They discussed the upcoming SHPO conference, the successful 150th anniversary bus tours, and the potential for a downtown historic district. The City Council had previously declined to authorize a CLG grant application for evaluating the downtown, so the HPC discussed providing education to the Council and business owners about the benefits.

• Approved minutes from May 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed SHPO conference attendance and CLG grant status
• Reviewed successful HPC bus tours for 150th anniversary
• Discussed downtown historic district evaluation and CLG grant application
• Noted City Council did not approve CLG grant application earlier this year
• Discussed educating Council and business owners about historic district benefits

Council

The provided text is a city website page, not a meeting agenda. It contains general city information and a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, which was approved by voters in 2022 to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements. No specific council actions or discussions are listed.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023
• Tax approved by voters in 2022
• Funds outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Council

The council approved the final aquatics center report, which outlines a $9.5 million project at Roosevelt Park with two pools and a bathhouse. They also approved a conditional use permit for a car wash at 200 N Tower Road, and introduced an ordinance to regulate mobile food trucks. The council authorized payments totaling $1,055,220.30 and appointed a council member to discuss annexation of 160 acres.

• Approved final aquatics center report (Resolution #163-2022)
• Approved conditional use permit for car wash at 200 N Tower Road (Resolution #162-2022)
• Introduced Ordinance 30, Eighth Series for mobile food trucks (first reading)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, plats, and contracts (Resolution #154-2022)
• Approved payments and claims of $1,055,220.30
• Appointed Anthony Hicks to annexation discussions with Fergus Falls Township
• Approved statement of support for NEA Our Town grant application by Springboard for the Arts

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Fergus Falls Committee of the Whole meeting on July 27, 2022, contains only website navigation and boilerplate text, with no specific agenda items, resolutions, or discussion topics listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda was not populated with substantive content.

COW

The council approved the sale of $1,670,000 in General Obligation Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to finance infrastructure for the Campus View Development project. They also authorized a grant application for a trail on the dairy property, approved an easement for Otter Tail Power, and recommended amendments to the airport management agreement. Additionally, they accepted pavement management services and recommended a contract with Matthew House for park cleanup.

• Adopted Resolution #152-2022 for $1,670,000 GO TIF Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #153-2022 authorizing Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails grant application for dairy property trail (unanimous)
• Recommended authorizing Otter Tail Power easement near Mt. Faith Avenue and Sheridan Street (motion carried)
• Recommended authorizing Amendment No. 1 to airport management agreement with SkyCrew Services (motion carried)
• Recommended accepting Good Pointe Technology Inc. services for ICON pavement management at $28,433 (motion carried)
• Recommended entering into contract with Matthew House for cleanup of Broken Down Dam Park (motion carried)

Council

The Fergus Falls City Council adopted Ordinance 29, Eighth Series, which discontinues the local option sales tax effective September 30, 2022, via a roll call vote. The council also approved a consent agenda including licenses, surplus declarations, fire contracts, and other routine items. Additionally, they directed the Planning Commission to study zoning updates for CBD product sales and manufacturing, and received an update that LCCMR funding for the dairy project was denied by the DNR.

• Adopted Ordinance 29 discontinuing local option sales tax (roll call vote)
• Approved consent agenda under Resolution #145-2022, including licenses, surplus, fire contracts, and more
• Approved payments and claims totaling $1,432,527.45
• Directed Planning Commission to study zoning updates for CBD products
• Appointed Christine Lawson to Public Arts Commission
• Accepted donation of disc golf equipment (Resolution #151-2022)
• Authorized installation of pedestrian curb cuts in alley behind 200 block W Lincoln Ave
• Directed City Attorney to draft changes to Mobile Food Trucks code

Council

The provided text is a city website page, not a meeting agenda. It contains a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax beginning October 1, 2023, approved by voters in 2022 to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements. No council actions or discussion items are listed.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023
• Tax approved by voters in 2022
• Funds outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements
• Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023

COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended declaring two 2018 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles and 24 duty pistols as surplus for trade-in, approving the county-wide multi-hazard plan, and approving fire contracts with four townships. They also recommended accepting an $18,200 design agreement for an alternate airport fuel system bid, directing the Planning Commission to study zoning for edible CBD products, and installing curb cuts at the Riverfront Pavilion parking lot. No final council votes were taken; all items are recommendations to the full council.

• Recommended declaring 2 police vehicles and 24 duty pistols surplus for trade-in (carried)
• Recommended approving county-wide multi-hazard plan (carried)
• Recommended approving fire contracts with Aurdal, Buse, Fergus Falls, Orwell townships (carried)
• Recommended accepting SEH design agreement for airport fuel alternate bid at $18,200 (carried)
• Recommended directing Planning Commission to study zoning for edible CBD products (carried)
• Recommended installing curb cuts at Viking Café and Flower Mill access points (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Fergus Falls, MN Committee of the Whole meeting on July 13, 2022. The provided text contains only the city website's navigation menus and boilerplate information about a future sales tax, not the actual agenda items. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the source document.

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Council

The council voted 0-8 to reject all bids for the PI 5314 street improvement project after the low bid came in at $2,548,657.16, more than double the engineer's estimate of $1.2 million. The project will be rebid at a future date. The council also approved the consent agenda, adopted a zoning change, and authorized a license agreement for driver testing services.

• Rejected all bids for PI 5314 Union/Lincoln resurfacing project (0-8)
• Approved consent agenda including variance and two conditional use permits for moving structures
• Adopted Ordinance 28 rezoning 301 S Buse Street from R-A and I-2 to R-4
• Authorized license agreement with Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services at Bigwood Event Center (2022-2024)
• Approved payments and claims totaling $3,253,460.90

Council

The provided text is the city website's general navigation and footer content, not the actual agenda for the July 5, 2022 Council meeting. It contains no meeting items, decisions, or discussion points. The only substantive information is a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax approved by voters in 2022 to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements, but this is not part of the meeting agenda.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series (adopted July 9, 2023)
• Tax revenues to fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Council

The council voted to discontinue the city's local option sales tax, effective September 30, 2022, after sufficient funds were collected to pay off library bonds. They also approved several resolutions, including awarding a $95,540 airport weather observation system bid, authorizing $1.67M in bonds for the Campus View housing development, and creating a Communications Specialist position. A zoning change at 301 S Buse Street had its first reading.

• Discontinued local option sales tax effective Sept 30, 2022 (motion carried)
• Awarded airport weather observation system bid to Neo Electric Solutions for $95,540 (Resolution #128-2022)
• Authorized $1,670,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Revenue Bonds for Campus View development (Resolution #136-2022)
• Created Communications Specialist position with $114,000 allocation (Resolution #137-2022)
• Approved $74,999 Economic Development and Façade Loan to Christopher Cadem Law Group (Resolution #131-2022)
• Initiated Stanton Avenue reconstruction project (CP 5959) and accepted engineering proposals (Resolutions #132-133)
• Approved payments and claims totaling $1,117,567.53
• Introduced Ordinance 28, Eighth Series, rezoning 301 S Buse Street to R-4 (first reading)

Council

The provided text is a city website page for Fergus Falls, MN, not a meeting agenda. It contains navigation menus, contact information, and a notice about a 0.5% sales and use tax beginning October 1, 2023, to fund an outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements. No council decisions or discussion items are listed.

• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023
• Tax approved by voters in 2022 to fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended the council authorize staff to draft a policy for selling city-owned property, ensuring a consistent and transparent process. They also recommended initiating several projects: a Stanton Avenue reconstruction preliminary design, an airport instrument landing system replacement, and a ground storage reservoir replacement. Food truck ordinance review was directed for future recommendations, and discussion on participating in the Otter Tail County EDA was continued pending legal review.

• Recommended policy for city-owned property sales (motion carried)
• Recommended initiating Stanton Avenue project PI 5959 with Moore Engineering design ($32,166)
• Recommended initiating airport ILS replacement PI 9351 with SEH design ($79,500)
• Recommended initiating reservoir replacement PI 8232 with Interstate Engineering design ($95,000)
• Directed staff to return with food truck ordinance recommendations
• Continued EDA participation discussion pending attorney review

Committee of the Whole

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Council

The council awarded the 2022 mill and overlay project to Mark Lee Asphalt and Paving for $308,528, approved the Riverfront Pavilion rental agreement and policies, and approved the scope for a $5.2 million DeLagoon Park improvement project. It also set a public hearing for June 21 on amended conduit debt for Lake Region Healthcare, approved a preliminary and final plat for a subdivision at 1806 E Fir Avenue, and authorized claims and payments of $3,318,626.17.

• Awarded PI 5353 mill and overlay contract to Mark Lee Asphalt and Paving for $308,528 (approved)
• Set public hearing for June 21 on amended Lake Region Healthcare conduit debt (adopted)
• Approved Riverfront Pavilion rental agreement and policies (adopted)
• Approved preliminary and final plat 'Trosvig Addition' at 1806 E Fir Avenue (adopted)
• Authorized Development Agreement with JKT, LLLP for Trosvig Addition (adopted)
• Approved DeLagoon Park improvement project scope and directed staff to draft ballot language (adopted)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, donations, and zoning map amendment (adopted)
• Authorized claims and payments of $3,318,626.17 (adopted)

COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended accepting 37 firefighter hoods donated by the Minnesota Firefighters Foundation, and directed staff to refine plans for the Riverfront Pavilion, DeLagoon Park, and a curling program. They also discussed selling city property on Valley Drive and received updates on the Garitz Grove housing project and sales tax questions. No final votes were taken; all items will be considered at the June 6 council meeting.

• Recommended accepting 37 firefighter hoods from Minnesota Firefighters Foundation (motion carried)
• Directed staff to bring additional clarity on Riverfront Pavilion rental policies to June 6 council meeting
• Requested staff bring map and recommendation for sale of city property on Valley Drive to June 6 meeting
• Recommended accepting donations for Parks and Recreation Curling Club equipment (motion carried)
• Recommended continuing DeLagoon Park sales tax discussion on June 6 (motion carried)
• Staff to consult BPAC on street sharrow policy; striping paused until council decision

Council

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• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023
• Tax approved by voters in 2022 to fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Council

The council rejected the Phase II Downtown Riverfront Project bids due to high costs and approved a reduced-scope option (Option 4) that includes a smaller splash pad and no bridge, with plans to rebid. The seal coat project was awarded to ASTECH Corp. for $108,612.09. Several consent agenda items were approved, and a historic downtown district item was tabled.

• Awarded seal coat project to ASTECH Corp. for $108,612.09 (Resolution #105-2022)
• Rejected Phase II Downtown Riverfront Project bids (Resolution #107-2022)
• Approved Option 4 for riverfront: reduced splash pad, no bridge, rebid (Resolution #106-2022)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, sidewalk program, airport projects (Resolution #108-2022)
• Tabled historic downtown district item until June 1 Committee of the Whole
• Approved payments and claims totaling $2,430,380.39
• Designated diagonal parking in west downtown parking lot
• Approved curb cut and wider loading dock behind Sears store

Committee of the Whole

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• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, funding outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

COW

The council discussed the Downtown Riverfront Project Phase II, where the lone bid of $4,990,733.53 far exceeded the engineer's estimate of $2,600,700. They considered a reduced scope option to build the trail and pedestrian bridge for an estimated $2,293,952.19, deferring other features. No formal decision was made; the council will revisit on Monday with additional funding details. Other actions included recommending the 2022 sidewalk program, MnDOT partnership contract, MS4 meeting date, and Ferber Park archaeological investigation.

• Recommended initiating PI 6079, 2022 sidewalk and driveway program with approved assessment rates (motion carried)
• Recommended approving MnDOT Master Partnership Contract No. 1050241 (motion carried)
• Recommended setting MS4 stormwater public meeting for June 21, 2022 at 5:30 pm (motion carried)
• Recommended agreeing to participate in Ferber Park archaeological investigation cost of $5,530.49 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #104-2022 declaring Unit 278 (1998 New Holland backhoe) as surplus and authorizing sale (motion carried)

HPC

The Fergus Falls Heritage Preservation Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council authorize staff to submit a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application to the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office to evaluate the downtown as a potential historic district. The commission supported using a larger evaluation area (Option B) for the study. The recommendation will be presented to the City Council at its next meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council authorize CLG grant application for downtown historic district evaluation (unanimous)

Council

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• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, administered by MN Department of Revenue
• Tax revenues fund projects in Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series (adopted July 9, 2023)
• Voter-approved tax pays for outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Council

The Fergus Falls City Council approved a mowing services contract with Knutson Lawn Services for 2022-2023, adopted several resolutions including conditional use permits for a fabricating/repair shop, a hotel, and a warehouse, and rezoned property on Western Avenue. The council also authorized a preliminary engineering report for the wastewater treatment plant and appointed members to a market structure policy committee.

• Awarded mowing services bid to Knutson Lawn Services for 2022-2023 (Resolution #95-2022)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, plans for mill and overlay project, easement, and conditional use permits (Resolution #96-2022)
• Approved conditional use permit for fabricating/repair shop at 418 W Stanton Ave (Resolution #100-2022)
• Approved conditional use permit for 30-room hotel at 309 W Stanton Ave (Resolution #101-2022)
• Approved conditional use permit for warehouse/distribution at 1205 W Lincoln Ave (Resolution #102-2022)
• Adopted Ordinance 27 rezoning 432-438 Western Ave from R-4 to B-2
• Authorized payments and claims totaling $390,960.80
• Authorized preliminary engineering report by Bolton and Menk for wastewater plant (Resolution #103-2022)

COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended the council approve and submit a letter of intent for a $250,000 legislative grant to improve Lake Alice water quality. They also recommended accepting plans and authorizing bids for two street projects: the 2022 Mill and Overlay Project and the Union and Lincoln Avenue Improvement Project. Additionally, they recommended authorizing an easement amendment for Otter Tail Power Company.

• Recommended council approve letter of intent for Lake Alice grant (motion carried)
• Recommended council accept plans and authorize bids for PI 5353 Mill and Overlay Project (motion carried)
• Recommended council authorize easement amendment for Otter Tail Power (motion carried)
• Recommended council accept plans and authorize bids for PI 5314 Union and Lincoln Avenue Project (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

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Council

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• No agenda items listed; agenda is empty of substantive content
• Notice of 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, approved by voters in 2022
• Tax revenues to fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Council

The council adopted the final cost assessment for PI 6077, the 2021 sidewalk and driveway program, at $75,526.17. It also awarded a $39,330 concrete work contract for Dr. Allen Magnuson Park to Skjeret Concrete. The council approved a consent agenda including licenses, a YMCA lifeguard contract, and a directive for the Planning Commission to reconsider transitional housing zones. No other substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals and a proclamation.

• Adopted final cost assessment for PI 6077 sidewalk and driveway program at $75,526.17 (Resolution #87-2022)
• Awarded $39,330 concrete work contract for Dr. Allen Magnuson Park to Skjeret Concrete (Resolution #88-2022)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, YMCA lifeguard contract, and playground equipment purchase (Resolution #89-2022)
• Adopted Ordinance 26 amending city code sections (roll call vote)
• Authorized payments and claims totaling $2,402,297.91
• Accepted Stantec's $92,000 professional services agreement for RTC Phase III design (Resolution #94-2022)

COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended the council direct the Planning Commission to revisit the allowed zoning for transitional housing projects, incorporating Police Chief input. They also recommended approving a $50,000 donation for accessible playground equipment at Dr. Allen Magnuson Park, a $39,330 concrete quote, photography access to Kirkbride, and a $25,000 YMCA lifeguard agreement. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations to the full council.

• Recommended directing Planning Commission to revisit transitional housing zoning with Police Chief input (motion by Fish/Hagberg)
• Recommended authorizing purchase of accessible playground equipment per Affinity Plus $50,000 donation (motion by Rufer/Fish)
• Recommended approving $39,330 concrete quote for Dr. Allen Magnuson Park to Skjeret Concrete (motion by Fish/Hagberg)
• Recommended authorizing staff to work with Lakes Area 360 and Daily Journal on Kirkbride photography with city image rights (motion by Hicks/Thompson)
• Recommended approving 2022 YMCA lifeguard services contract at Pebble Lake Beach for $25,000 (motion by Arneson/Hagberg)

Committee of the Whole

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Council

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Council

The council approved a development agreement with Prairie View Development for 18 twin homes and 10 rental townhomes, along with $1.656 million in special assessments for infrastructure. It also awarded an airport repair contract, cancelled a parking lot purchase agreement, and tabled discussion on RTC building proposals.

• Approved housing tax rebate for 1382 Lenore Way (Resolution #72-2022, Hicks opposed)
• Awarded airport crack fill/joint repairs contract to National Sealant for $320,918 (Resolution #73-2022)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, code amendments, and various resolutions (Resolution #74-2022)
• Cancelled purchase agreement with River's Edge Investments for city-owned parking lot (Resolution #83-2022)
• Adopted Ordinance 21, Eighth Series, rezoning from I-2 to B-3 for Flour Mill (roll call vote)
• Approved development agreement with Prairie View Development for Campus View Estates (Resolution #84-2022)
• Adopted final cost assessment for Campus View Estates, $1.656M over 20 years at 5% interest (Resolution #85-2022)
• Tabled RTC Phase III proposal discussion for future meeting

COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended adding a $4,500 flat fee for commercial solar projects, repealing the taxicab ordinance, and making several city code amendments. They also authorized advertising bids for the Downtown Riverfront Project and initiated 2022 road projects. All recommendations will go to the full council for final approval.

• Recommended adding $4,500 commercial solar fee to 2022 fee schedule (motion carried)
• Recommended directing City Attorney to amend boards/commissions code (motion carried)
• Recommended repealing City Code Chapter 113, taxicab ordinance (motion carried)
• Recommended directing City Attorney to amend sidewalk, refuse, sewer code sections (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #71-2022 accepting plans and authorizing bids for Downtown Riverfront Project (5-1, Hicks opposed)
• Recommended initiating PI 5353 and PI 5354, 2022 mill/overlay and seal coat projects (motion carried)
• Recommended entering letter of intent with Fergus Falls Law, LLC to purchase park-adjacent lots (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

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City Council

The council awarded the construction contract for the Campus View Estates Development project to Central Specialties, Inc. for $1,070,620.75, contingent on final assessment approval and a developer agreement. The council also adopted several resolutions, including budget adjustments and a zoning map amendment introduction. No public comments were made at the final cost hearing for the project.

• Awarded $1,070,620.75 construction contract to Central Specialties for PI 5958 (contingent on April 4 approvals)
• Adopted Resolution #62-2022 approving consent agenda items including licenses and budget adjustments
• Adopted Ordinance 24, Eighth Series (definitions) by roll call vote
• Adopted Ordinance 25, Eighth Series (wards and precincts) by roll call vote
• Adopted Resolution #69-2022 supporting US Bike Route 20
• Adopted Resolution #70-2022 initiating DeLagoon improvement project and authorizing engineering agreement with Bolton & Menk
• Adopted resolution authorizing payments and claims of $812,753.67
• Introduced Ordinance 21, Eighth Series (zoning map change from I-2 to B-3) for first reading

Council

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• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023
• Tax revenues fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

Council

The Fergus Falls City Council approved two $5,000 housing tax rebates, a variance and preliminary/final plat for the Westridge Second Addition, and a temporary chiller rental for the community arena. It also authorized a grant application for a pedestrian path and approved payments totaling $1,289,010.85. The council introduced two ordinances on first reading and received an annual investment update.

• Approved housing tax rebate for 1793 Shoreview Drive (Resolution #54-2022, Hicks opposed)
• Approved housing tax rebate for PIN 71002500004115 (Resolution #55-2022, Hicks opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, zoning map amendment request, and appointment (Resolution #56-2022)
• Authorized grant application to Lake Region Arts Council for pedestrian path (Resolution #57-2022, Gustafson abstained)
• Approved variance for Lot 1, Block 1, Westridge Second Addition (Resolution #58-2022)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Westridge Second Addition (Resolution #59-2022)
• Authorized agreement with Commercial Refrigeration Systems for temporary chiller (Resolution #60-2022)
• Approved payments and claims of $1,289,010.85

Council

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Council

The council approved a quote from High Point Networks for a new Microsoft Outlook email system, adopted a resolution renaming NP Park to Dr. Allen Magnuson Park, and approved a revised work scope with Bolton and Menk for a proposed aquatics center. It also directed staff to revise the RTC Phase III work scope to focus only on tower restoration. All items were approved as presented.

• Approved Resolution #39-2022 for a High Point Networks email system quote.
• Adopted Resolution #51-2022 renaming NP Park to Dr. Allen Magnuson Park.
• Adopted Resolution #53-2022 approving a revised aquatics center work scope with Bolton and Menk.
• Adopted a motion directing staff to revise the RTC Phase III work scope to only include tower restoration.
• Approved the consent agenda under Resolution #40-2022, including licenses, grants, and various resolutions.
• Approved Resolution #52-2022 for HRA Housing Rehab Guidelines.
• Authorized payments and claims totaling $500,427.64.

Council

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Council

The council voted to seek legislative approval to raise the aquatics center project authorization from $7.8 million to $12.6 million, and directed the consultant to prepare design options for a $9-11 million project. The council also tabled a discussion on implementing franchise fees for street funding. Other actions included awarding a tree service contract, adopting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and approving a wage and compensation study.

• Approved Resolution #25-2022 awarding tree removal/trimming contract to Carr's Tree Service
• Adopted Resolution #34-2022 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Adopted Ordinance 22 (Animals) by roll call vote
• Tabled franchise fees discussion until Tax Levy Committee study
• Approved Resolution #35-2022 for PI 8231 Pebble Hills Estates watermain petition
• Approved Resolution #36-2022 authorizing $23,000 wage and compensation study with Arthur J. Gallagher
• Approved Resolution #37-2022 accepting donation of 522 E Hampden Avenue property
• Approved Resolution #38-2022 authorizing purchase of school chiller for $575,000

Council

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• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023
• Tax revenues fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements

HPC

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved the December 2021 minutes and discussed plans for the 150th anniversary bus tour, deciding to shorten it to one morning and one afternoon tour instead of an all-day event. They also discussed 2022 priorities including a downtown historic district designation, design guidelines, and local historic designations, but no formal decisions were made on these items. The commission recommended reappointing three members whose terms expired and noted a vacant seat.

• Approved December 1, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed shortened bus tour for May 14, 2022 (no formal vote)
• Recommended reappointment of three members with expired terms
• Identified 2022 priorities: downtown historic district, design guidelines, local designations

COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended the council approve 2022 Pebble Lake Golf Course rates, direct the City Attorney to draft franchise fee ordinances for gas and electric utilities, approve a Letter of Intent to purchase the Roosevelt chiller from the school, initiate the RTC Phase III Preservation Project with Stantec, accept a petition for Pebble Hills Estates Second Addition, and submit a grant application for NP Park. The franchise fee motion passed with Fish voting against. The council also discussed but did not decide on adding sidewalks to the Campus View Estates project.

• Recommended approval of 2022 Pebble Lake Golf Course rates (motion carried)
• Directed City Attorney to draft franchise fee ordinances for Otter Tail Power, Great Plains, and Lake Region Electric (5-1, Fish opposed)
• Recommended approval of Letter of Intent to purchase Roosevelt chiller from schools for $575,000 (motion carried)
• Recommended initiation of RTC Phase III Preservation Project and acceptance of Stantec design agreement for $151,800 (motion carried)
• Recommended acceptance of Pebble Hills Estates Second Addition petition and initiation of Public Improvement 8231 (motion carried, Rufer abstained)
• Recommended submission of $100,000 grant application to Otto Bremer Trust for NP Park playground (motion carried)

Council

The council approved the work scope for the RTC Phase 3 preservation project (base bid plus security alternates) and adopted a 90-day moratorium on hotel/motel construction and expansion. It also authorized several airport projects, an opioid settlement agreement, and a $1,000 sponsorship for a 150th anniversary coin.

• Approved RTC Phase 3 work scope as base bid plus security alternates (Resolution #21-2022)
• Adopted 90-day moratorium on hotel/motel construction and expansion (Ordinance 23, Eighth Series; Hicks and Thompson opposed)
• Approved airport apron crack fill/joint repair project and design agreement for $23,600 (Resolution #14-2022)
• Approved airport fuel system replacement design agreement for $47,100 (Resolution #15-2022)
• Approved airport weather observation system relocation project and design agreement for $25,800 (Resolution #16-2022)
• Accepted Airport Coronavirus Response Grant of $13,000 (Resolution #17-2022)
• Authorized participation in national opioid settlements (Resolution #20-2022)
• Approved payments and claims totaling $3,084,152.60

Council

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COW

The Committee of the Whole recommended the council approve SEH professional services agreements for design work on four airport projects: crack sealing (PI 9349, $23,600), fuel system replacement (PI 9348, $47,100), and an automated weather observation system (PI 9350, $25,800). They also recommended accepting a $13,000 Airport Coronavirus Response Grant. Additionally, they recommended authorizing bids for the Campus View Estates infrastructure project and drafting animal ordinance amendments.

• Recommended initiating PI 9349 (airport crack sealing) and accepting SEH design agreement for $23,600 (motion carried)
• Recommended accepting SEH design agreement for PI 9348 (airport fuel system replacement) for $47,100 (motion carried)
• Recommended initiating PI 9350 (automated weather observation system) and accepting SEH design agreement for $25,800 (motion carried)
• Recommended accepting Airport Coronavirus Response Grant agreement for $13,000 (motion carried)
• Recommended accepting Campus View Estates project plans and authorizing advertising for bids (motion carried)
• Recommended authorizing a Phase 3 professional services agreement with Stantec for RTC preservation work (motion carried)
• Recommended approving audit engagement letter with BerganKDV for 2021-2023 audits (motion carried)
• Recommended drafting animal ordinance amendments and scheduling first reading for January 18 (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

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Council

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• 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, per Ordinance No. 39, Eighth Series adopted July 9, 2023
• Tax revenues fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements