Fosston, MN
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- Roads & infrastructure
- Contracts & procurement
- Budget & taxes
- Permits & licensing
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FosstonMN averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $227,563 +6.5% yr/yr · +33.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2012–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
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
Wed Sep 9, 2026
City Council
Fosston Council weighs paying for traffic light vs. MnDOT roundabout
The Fosston City Council held a special meeting to gather public input on the future of the Highway 2/Johnson Ave North intersection. MnDOT will remove the non-warranted traffic signal in 2029, offering the city two options: replace the signal at the city's expense (about $400,000) or install a roundabout at MnDOT's cost. No decision was made; the council will decide at its regular meeting on September 14, 2026.
- MnDOT to remove traffic signal at Highway 2/Johnson Ave North in 2029; city can pay $400,000 to replace it or accept a roundabout at MnDOT's expense
- Public concerns raised about pedestrian safety near the high school; MnDOT proposes rapid flashing beacons at crosswalks
- City Administrator noted property taxes lowered 12% over past five years; land purchase used utility reserves, not general fund
- Survey on the two options remains closely split; results to be presented at the September 14 council meeting
- MnDOT confirmed construction timeline (2029) unaffected by option choice; city will incur separate costs for storm sewers, utilities, and hydrants
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF FOSSTON, POLK COUNTY MINNESOTA
September 9, 2026
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the Council of the City of Fosston, Polk
County Minnesota was held at City Hall in Council Chambers, 220 1st St E, on Wednesday, September 9,
2026, at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Offerdahl with the following members present: Dufault,
Anderson, Mulry and Pearson. Members absent: None. Others in attendance were: Cassie Heide, Nikki
Juve, Kirby Vossler, Chief Juve, Patrolman Senn, Seargeant Olson, MnDOT employees Matt Upgren and
TJ Melcher, and many community members in attendance in person and through Zoom online.
Mayor Offerdahl opened the meeting, stating it was a hearing so no action would be taken. Offerdahl
gave a quick review of the timeline for the Highway 2/CSAH 6 (Johnson Ave North) Intersection. The
City was informed roughly one (1) year ago that the traffic light at the intersection of Highway 2 and
Johnson Avenue did not meet warrants and will be removed in 2029. MnDOT planned to remove the
traffic signal and place stop signs at the corners of Johnson Avenue and Highway 2. The City did not see
that as an acceptable solution, so pushed back. City leaders met with legislators and had further
discussion with MnDOT leaders. In July 2026 MnDOT informed the City that policy language had
changed, giving local government the option to replace non-warranted traffi …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
City Council
Fosston council hears public on Highway 2 signal vs roundabout
The Fosston City Council held a public hearing to gather input on whether to keep a traffic signal at the Highway 2/CSAH 6 (Johnson Ave North) intersection or install a MnDOT-funded mini roundabout. MnDOT requires the existing signal be removed in 2029, but will allow the city to replace it at local cost. The council will vote on September 14 after a second hearing on September 9.
- MnDOT will remove existing signal in 2029; replacement requires local funding
- Polk County to finance $400,000 (half) of replacement signal cost if chosen
- Survey responses nearly 400, preferences closely split between signal and roundabout
- City taxes decreased 12% over last five years; city levy less than 25% of general budget
- Land purchased for expansion used utility reserves, not tax revenue
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF FOSSTON, POLK COUNTY MINNESOTA
August 25, 2026
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the Council of the City of Fosston, Polk
County Minnesota was held at City Hall in Council Chambers, 220 1st St E, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026,
at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Offerdahl with the following members present: Dufault,
Anderson, Mulry and Pearson. Members absent: None. Others in attendance were: Cassie Heide, Nikki
Juve, Kirby Vossler, Chief Juve, Patrolman Schipper, MnDOT employees Matt Upgren, TJ Melcher and
Bill Pirkl, and many community members in attendance in person and through Zoom online.
Mayor Offerdahl opened the meeting, stating it was a hearing so no action would be taken. He then read
the following timeline review for the Highway 2/CSAH 6 (Johnson Ave North) Intersection.
Late January/early February 2025 – The City of Fosston was notified that traffic engineers at MnDOT
reviewed the warrants for the intersection signal and found it no longer “meets warrants” and would need
to be removed in 2029 in conjunction with the pavement/ADA project.
Mayor, council members and City Administrator asked further questions and met with MnDOT to further
discuss. MnDOT was adamant in their position that the signal could not be replaced.
City leaders then met with legislators and continued to have further discussions with MnDOT leaders.
June 2025 – MnDOT …
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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.
- Approved award of Calvary Trail contract to Gordon Construction ($344,887.30) (4-0)
- Authorized City Administrator to return deposits to all non‑winning bidders (4-0)
- Retained deposits of winning and next‑lowest bidders until contract signing (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting by unanimous vote (4-0)
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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 …
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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.
- Approved meeting agenda and modifications (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items A and B (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Jake Vossler to vacant EDA board seat (unanimous)
- Agreed to amend golf‑cart ordinance age from 18 to 16 with valid driver’s license (unanimous)
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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 …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the undersigned Municipality hereby appoints (said persons should not be members of this Council) and to be its representatives on said Board, said persons to serve for an indefinite term until…
5 yea
Offerdahl yea · Dufault yea · Pearson yea · Mulry yea · Anderson Members voting yea
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.
- Adjusted Kolby Peterson's market value to $187,000 (unanimous)
- Adjusted Ryan Schow's market value to $71,300 (unanimous)
- Adjusted Mitch Rautio's market value to $122,800 (unanimous)
- Adjusted Larry Roed's market value to $323,800 (unanimous)
- Closed the hearing (unanimous)
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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 …
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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.
- Approved agenda modifications (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items A and B (unanimous)
- Closed Eaton Ave North public hearing (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 26-17 for Eaton Ave North improvement (4-0)
📄 From the minutes
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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 …
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💰 Federal awards (top 4 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $185,225 | LEPIER OIL COMPANY, INC. Department of Defense · OIL WATER SEPARATOR SERVICES (OWS) |
| $64,585 | LEPIER OIL COMPANY, INC. Department of Defense · REQUIREMENT FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, GLYCOL AND BATTERY DISPOSAL SERVIC |
| $55,000 | LEPIER OIL COMPANY, INC. Department of Defense · CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM OIL SPILL RECOVERY ORGANIZATION (OSRO) AT GRAND |
| $22,000 | LEPIER OIL COMPANY, INC. Department of Defense · GRAND FORKS AFB IS REQUIRED TO PAY AN ANNUAL PARTICIPATION FEE TO RETA |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Polk County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments733 (8,944 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$984/mo (63 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy15.1% (low numeracy 24% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Recorded votes
$11.2M
Annual budget
$5.9M
Debt outstanding
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$11.2M
Spending$10.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$5.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.53×
Debt-load index58 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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