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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$11.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$10.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$453K (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$5.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$7,665 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20251 housing units ($342K)

Recent meetings

Thu Jul 2, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council awarded Calvary Trail contract to Gordon Construction for $344,887.30

The council adopted Resolution No. 26 to award the 2026 Calvary Trail Project contract to Gordon Construction of Mahnomen for a base bid of $344,887.30. All four council members present voted in favor; no votes were cast against. The City Administrator was directed to return deposits to all other bidders while retaining those of the winner and the next lowest bidder. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSSTON, POLK COUNTY MINNESOTA JULY 2, 2026 A special meeting of the Council of the City of Fosston, Polk County Minnesota was held in council chambers on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 7:30a.m. The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Offerdahl with the following members present: Mulry, Pearson and Dufault. Members absent: Anderson. Also present were: City Administrator Cassie Heide and Keith Kinnen, Karvakko. Mayor Offerdahl called the meeting to order stating the purpose of the meeting is to consider adopting Resolution Awarding Bid for the 2026 Calvary Trail Project. Member Mulry introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2026 CALVARY TRAIL PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 26- WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the improvement of the following PROJECT: WHEREAS, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and four (4) were received complying with the advertisement as follows: Gordon Construction of Mahnomen, Inc. Base Bid $ 344,887.30 TOTAL BID $ 344,887.30 RJ Zavoral & Sons, Inc Base Bid $ 519,333.00 TOTAL BID $ 519,333.00 Gladen Construction, Inc Base Bid $ 394,181.08 TOTAL BID $ 394,181.08 Urban Companies LLC Base Bid $ 672,207.00 TOTAL BID $ 672,207.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSSTON, MINNESOTA 1. The Mayor and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 8, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved agenda, consent items and key ordinance changes

The council approved the meeting agenda and its modifications by unanimous vote. It also approved the consent agenda items, including the May 18 minutes and two accounts payable bills, by unanimous vote. Members unanimously approved Jake Vossler's appointment to the vacant EDA board seat. The council agreed to amend the golf‑cart ordinance, lowering the required driver age from 18 to 16 with a valid Minnesota driver’s license.

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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSSTON, POLK COUNTY MINNESOTA June 8, 2026 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fosston, Polk County Minnesota was held in council chambers on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Offerdahl with the following members present: Dufault, Pearson, Anderson and Mulry. Members absent: None. Also present were: City Administrator Cassie Heide, Public Works Director Steven Lyseng, Accounting Specialist Nikki Juve, Communications Coordinator Kirby Vossler, Keith Kinnen (Karvakko Engineering), Eric Bratager (AE2S) and Michael Curtis (Essentia). Recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Modifications to and the Approval of the Agenda was presented by Mayor Offerdahl. Motion was made by Anderson, Dufault seconded to approve the agenda and modifications. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Mulry to approve Consent Agenda items A., B. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A) To approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 18, 2026. B) To approve Accounts Payable Bill Listing #26-06 in the amount of $221,776.38 and supplemental AP Bill Listing #26-06A in the amount of $21,259.27. COMMITTEES/BOARDS/COMMISSION: City Administration: Cassie Heide reported  Heide reported the installation of the Berge-Stafford Park playground is complete. It did require minor additional site preparation and finishing work. Hydrose [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 29, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved market value adjustments for five properties

The Board of Review voted unanimously to change the assessed market values for Kolby Peterson, Ryan Schow, Mitch Rautio, and Larry Roed based on interior reviews and other updates. Peterson's value was adjusted from $234,800 to $187,000, Schow's from $118,200 to $71,300, Rautio's from $125,200 to $122,800, and Roed's from $354,700 to $323,800. The meeting was then formally closed by a unanimous motion.

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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSSTON, POLK COUNTY MINNESOTA April 29, 2026 The Board of Review of the City of Fosston, Polk County Minnesota was held in council chambers on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00p.m. for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessments of the city. The meeting was called to order by Mayor OƯerdahl with the following members present: Pearson, Dufault, and Mulry. Members absent: Anderson. Members of the public present were Larry Roed and Adam Bingham. Also present were City Administrator Cassie Heide, Accounting Specialist Nikki Juve, Director of Public Works Steven Lyseng, Polk County Assessor Mark Landsverk, Polk County Auditor TiƯany Hoyhtya and Polk County Auditor Jennifer Perreault. TiƯany Hoyhtya, Polk County Assessor gave an overview of valuations and how the county makes the determinations on market value based on sales. If they fall within 90 to 105% of assessor’s figures, then no changes are made. If not, the Polk County Assessor’s OƯice will make the needed changes. On occasions, the Minnesota Department of Revenue may mandate changes in valuations. Hoyhtya noted the importance of doing an interior and exterior inspection once every five (5) years to ensure data on file is correct. Current market sales in Fosston were used to determine location factors and market areas. Map factor changes were made as follows: Total residential (Dwelling & Improvements):  Fosston City: Increased [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 13, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves plans and direct quotes for Eaton Ave North project

The council unanimously approved agenda modifications and the consent agenda items, including the March 9 meeting minutes and two accounts payable bills totaling $251,217.20. After a public hearing with no comments, the council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-17, approving plans and direct quotes for the Eaton Avenue North improvement project estimated under $150,000. The city also received clean audit opinions for its 2025 financial and single audits, as reported by the administrator.

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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSSTON, POLK COUNTY MINNESOTA April 13, 2026 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fosston, Polk County Minnesota was held in council chambers on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Dufault with the following members present: Pearson, Anderson and Mulry. Members absent: Mayor Offerdahl. Also present were: City Administrator Cassie Heide, Public Works Director Steven Lyseng, Aquatics & Recreation Director Karen Graham, Accounting Specialist Nikki Juve, Fosston PD Chief Juve, Sergeant Olson, Patrolman Schipper, Communications Coordinator Kirby Vossler, Jerry Bolin (Karvakko Engineering), Nicole Dolejs (AE2S), Amanda Scanson (Brady Martz & Associates, via Zoom) and Michael Curtis (Essentia). Recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Modifications to and the Approval of the Agenda was presented by Vice Mayor Dufault. Motion was made by Anderson, Pearson seconded to approve the agenda and modifications. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Mulry, seconded by Pearson to approve Consent Agenda items A., B. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A) To approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 9, 2026. B) To approve Accounts Payable Bill Listing #26-04 in the amount of $99,083.88 and supplemental AP Bill Listing #26-04A in the amount of $152,133.32. COMMITTEES/BOARDS/COMMISSION: City Administration: Cassie Heide re [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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