Fosston public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved the 2022 General Fund budget of $2,227,496 and certified a 2022 property tax levy of $446,026, an 8% increase over 2021. The council also adopted final assessments for the 2021 street and utility improvements on 1st Street East and the sidewalk at Skeie Drive, and approved a property management agreement for Omland Court Mobile Home Park. All votes were unanimous.
- Adopted 2022 General Fund budget of $2,227,496 (unanimous)
- Certified 2022 property tax levy of $446,026 (unanimous)
- Adopted final assessment for 2021 street and utility improvements on 1st Street East (unanimous)
- Adopted final assessment for sidewalk at Skeie Drive (unanimous)
- Approved property management agreement with REA MGT, LLC for Omland Court Mobile Home Park (unanimous)
- Approved pay estimate No. 6 of $13,434.78 to Hagen Construction and Trucking Inc (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Polk County Social Services for after-hours child/adult protection reports (unanimous)
- Accepted ARPA supplemental distribution of $2,356.54 (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council unanimously approved the hiring of Alex Bodensteiner as a patrol officer, adopted the police department's policies and procedures, and approved several agreements including joint powers agreements with the state, a court data services amendment, a holder of record agreement, a mutual aid agreement with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and a waiver for door unlocks. The council also conducted swearing-in ceremonies for Chief of Police Dustin Manecke and Officer Bodensteiner.
- Approved Alex Bodensteiner as patrol officer (unanimous)
- Adopted City of Fosston Police Department policies and procedures (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 21-38 for State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements (unanimous)
- Approved Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to CJDN Subscriber Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Holder of Record Agreement with Polk County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
- Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Polk County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
- Approved Assistance Waiver/Agreement for door unlocks (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved a two-year property tax abatement program for new residential construction, hired Dustin Manecke as Chief of Police, and authorized applications for federal assistance totaling $15 million for industrial park, airport, and wastewater projects. The council also approved a master engineering agreement with Karvakko PA, rejected a change order, and accepted another for the 2021 utility and street project.
- Approved Resolution 21-34 authorizing a two-year property tax abatement program for new residential construction (unanimous)
- Approved Dustin Manecke as Chief of Police (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 21-36 to submit a $5M federal assistance application for industrial park and airport projects (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 21-37 to submit a $10M federal assistance application for wastewater treatment project (unanimous)
- Approved Master Engineering Agreement with Karvakko PA for 2022 (3-1, Bosselman opposed)
- Rejected change order No. 3 ($65,000) and accepted change order No. 4 ($45,000) from Hagen Construction (unanimous)
- Approved pay estimate No. 5 of $60,223.34 to Hagen Construction (unanimous)
- Approved two farmland leases with Mike Theis for 2022 (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council held a special meeting to interview four firms for city engineering services: Moore Engineering, Karvakko PA, Widseth, and AE2S. After discussing the pros and cons of each, no action was taken to select a firm. The council adjourned without making a decision.
- No action taken on selecting city engineering services
- Adjourned meeting by unanimous vote
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved the 2022 employee health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield, saving $15,000, and approved cost of living adjustments and step increases for city employees. The council also approved purchasing two 2021 Ford Explorer police interceptors for $73,046, awarded engineering contracts for the Airport T-Hangar/Industrial Park project to Karvakko and for the Wastewater Expansion to Widseth, and approved several pay estimates for construction projects. A change order for additional landscaping work on First Street was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved 2022 employee health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 cost of living adjustment and step increases for city employees (unanimous)
- Awarded Karvakko PA consulting services for Airport T-Hangar, Airport Utilities and Industrial Park project (unanimous)
- Approved selection of Widseth for consulting services for Wastewater Expansion project (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two 2021 Ford Explorer police interceptors for $73,046 (unanimous)
- Approved transient merchant license for Morgan Voxland, Herbalife (unanimous)
- Approved pay estimate No. 4 of $175,278.77 to Hagen Construction for 2021 utility and street improvement (unanimous)
- Tabled change order No. 3 of $65,000 to Hagen Construction for landscaping on First Street
City Council
The Fosston City Council unanimously adopted a preliminary 2022 General Fund budget of $2,227,496 and a proposed 2022 property tax levy of $446,262, an 8% increase over 2021 that results in a 5% property tax increase. The council also set a public budget hearing for December 13, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. The budget includes increases for law enforcement, streets, parks, pool, community development, and economic development.
- Adopted preliminary 2022 General Fund budget of $2,227,496 (unanimous)
- Set proposed 2022 tax levy at $446,262, an 8% increase (unanimous)
- Scheduled public budget hearing for December 13, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved a $20,000 micro loan to PlayWorld, Inc. for equipment inventory, working capital, and marketing, as recommended by the EDA. The council also approved hiring Dustin Manecke as Community Resource Officer, awarded FIT trail expansion engineering to Karvakko for $67,500, and approved multiple payments and change orders for street and utility projects. All other motions passed unanimously except the engineering award, which passed 3-1 with Bosselman opposed.
- Approved $20,000 micro loan to PlayWorld, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Dustin Manecke as Community Resource Officer (unanimous)
- Awarded FIT trail expansion engineering to Karvakko for $67,500 (3-1, Bosselman opposed)
- Approved RFP for civil engineering services (unanimous)
- Approved $219,669 purchase of 2022 Elgin Pelican street sweeper (unanimous)
- Approved exempt permit for Fosston Area Sportsmen Club banquet (unanimous)
- Approved pay estimates and change orders for Skeie Drive, airport wetland, and utility/street projects (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable listings (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved Resolution 21-29, authorizing a cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for State Project 6005-68, the West End Multi-Use Trail. The agreement covers the city's share of lighting and associated construction costs along Trunk Highway 2. The resolution passed unanimously with no opposing votes.
- Approved Resolution 21-29 for MnDOT Agreement No. 1047089 (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor and City Administrator to execute the agreement and amendments
City Council
The Fosston City Council accepted the cancellation of the purchase agreement with Real Estate Acquisitions USA, Corp for the sale of Omland Court Mobile Home Park, after the buyer cited higher-than-anticipated improvement costs. The council also approved a variance for a garage, created a Community Resource Officer position, renewed the Public Works Director's employment agreement, and approved $4,000 in financial support for the East Polk Heritage Center.
- Accepted cancellation of Omland Court Mobile Home Park purchase agreement (unanimous)
- Approved variance permit for Paul & Lisa Rosendahl at 407 8th St NW (unanimous)
- Approved Community Resource Officer position and job advertisement (unanimous)
- Approved employment agreement with Public Works Director David Larson for Sept 1, 2021–Aug 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $4,000 for 2022 financial support to East Polk Heritage Center (4-0, Mulry abstained)
- Approved pay estimate No. 2 of $19,578.46 to Hagen Construction for 2021 Utility and Street Improvements (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved a partial pay estimate of $198,797.95 to Hagen Construction and Trucking, Inc. for 2021 utility improvements, and a change order of $135,939 for additional storm sewer and roadway work on Eaton Ave North. The council also approved a lease for the Ignite Youth Center, workers compensation premium options, and two resolutions: one authorizing a MnDOT airport grant agreement and another sponsoring a dock on Mule John Lake. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved agenda and consent agenda (minutes, AP bills totaling $805,171.43, and Omland Court bill) unanimously
- Approved lease for Ignite Youth Center Incubator space (April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022) unanimously
- Approved 2021-2022 workers compensation premium options with $250 deductible unanimously
- Adopted Resolution 21-27 authorizing MnDOT airport grant agreement (State Project A6009-29) unanimously
- Adopted Resolution 21-28 sponsoring dock on Mule John Lake by Fosston Area Sportsmen Club unanimously
- Approved partial pay estimate No. 1 of $198,797.95 to Hagen Construction and Trucking, Inc. unanimously
- Approved change order No. 1 of $135,939 to Hagen Construction and Trucking, Inc. for utility improvements unanimously
City Council
The Fosston City Council held a work session to discuss the proposed annexation of Rosebud Township properties and the law enforcement contract with Polk County. No formal decisions were made; the council directed the city administrator to request a contract amendment to reduce deputies and to develop a job description for a new code officer position for the August meeting.
- Directed City Administrator Heide to request an amendment to the Polk County law enforcement contract to reduce from two deputies to one full-time officer.
- Directed Heide to develop a job description and pay grade for a new community code officer position to present at the August council meeting.
- Discussed the annexation process, including a potential public hearing in August and a joint informational meeting with the township.
- No formal action was taken on the annexation or the law enforcement contract during this work session.
City Council
The Fosston City Council held a special meeting solely to address City Administrator Cassie Heide's resignation notice. Mayor Offerdahl explained that Heide, who has 15 years with the city, was sought for a county position and that he wished to retain her. The council unanimously approved a motion to move Heide from step 2 to step 9 in the city's pay step program, a change the mayor said reflects her tenure and experience. No other business was conducted.
- Approved moving City Administrator Cassie Heide from step 2 to step 9 in the pay step program (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved the purchase agreement with Real Estate Acquisitions USA, Corp for the sale of Omland Court Mobile Home Park, as recommended by the EDA. The council also approved a $47,500 loan to MJ Café, LLC, and passed an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 93 on animal regulations. Additionally, the council approved a grant submission to the MN State Arts Board and a two-year Civic Center lease with the school district.
- Approved the purchase agreement for the sale of Omland Court Mobile Home Park to Real Estate Acquisitions USA, Corp.
- Approved a $47,500 loan to Beth Munter, MJ Café, LLC, at 4% interest for 15 years.
- Passed Ordinance No. 21-02, repealing and replacing Chapter 93 (Animals) of the City Code.
- Approved the grant submission to the MN State Arts Board for a permanent art space.
- Approved the Civic Center lease with Independent School District No. 601 for a two-year term.
- Approved Resolution 21-25 authorizing submission of a public transit assistance application to MnDOT.
- Approved Resolution 21-26 to accept Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act.
- Approved a Task Order for engineering services for the safe routes to school grant and sidewalk ramp updates in 2022, not to exceed $56,500.
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved Resolution 21-21, giving municipal consent to MnDOT's final layout for the Highway 2 corridor study, which includes re-striping the highway from four lanes to three lanes in 2022 at no cost to the city. The vote was 4-1, with Councilmember Bosselman voting against. The council also approved a $75,000 loan application for MJ Café, tabled a $350,000 purchase offer for Omland Court, and approved a two-year civic center lease with the school district.
- Approved Highway 2 corridor study layout (Resolution 21-21) (4-1)
- Approved $75,000 loan application for MJ Café (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on $350,000 purchase offer for Omland Court (unanimous)
- Approved variance for garage at 403 3rd St NE (unanimous)
- Approved hires for Civic Center evening supervisor and solid waste handler (unanimous)
- Approved sponsorship of Knightriders Snowmobile Club trails (Resolution 21-22) (unanimous)
- Approved two-year civic center lease with school district, no increase in 2021-2022, 3% in 2022-2023 (unanimous)
- Approved $3,500 task order for wetland delineation of Melland Lake Boardwalk (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved the purchase of SRE pending an FAA Buy America Type III Waiver, approved a Karvakko Task Order for SRE Engineering Services, and adopted Resolution 21-20 authorizing the issuance and sale of $631,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, to finance street and utility improvements. The bond, purchased by First National Bank Bagley, carries a 2.05% interest rate and matures in 2041.
- Approved purchase of SRE pending FAA Buy America Type III Waiver (unanimous)
- Approved Karvakko Task Order for SRE Engineering Services (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-20 authorizing $631,000 G.O. Bonds, Series 2021A (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council held an appeal hearing on dangerous dog determinations for three dogs involved in a March 18 attack on a resident and his dog. The council unanimously affirmed the potentially dangerous dog designations for Gordon and Poseidon. It amended the dangerous dog designation for Huxley to potentially dangerous, on the condition that the owner permanently relocates Huxley to a rural address in Brooks, Minnesota; Councilmember Anderson dissented on that vote.
- Affirmed the potentially dangerous dog designation for Gordon by unanimous vote.
- Affirmed the potentially dangerous dog designation for Poseidon by unanimous vote.
- Amended the dangerous dog designation for Huxley to potentially dangerous, conditioned on permanent relocation to 26849 275th Ave. SE, Brooks, Minnesota; passed 3-1 with Anderson dissenting.
- Ordered the City Administrator to deliver copies of the resolution to the dog owner and the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
- Ordered the City Administrator to notify the Red Lake County Sheriff's Office of Huxley's relocation.
City Council
The Fosston City Council held a special meeting to award the Fosston Airport Wetland Mitigation and Removal project. The apparent low bidder, Davidson Construction, was deemed non-responsive due to mobilization costs exceeding the maximum allowed, so the contract was awarded to the second low bidder, Novco Inc., for $161,948.45. The decision followed Karvakko's recommendation and was made to meet FAA grant deadlines. The motion passed unanimously.
- Awarded Fosston Airport Wetland Mitigation and Removal project to Novco Inc. for $161,948.45 (unanimous)
- Rejected Davidson Construction bid as non-responsive due to excessive mobilization costs
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved a property tax abatement resolution to finance up to $400,000 in public improvements on 1st Street East between Brandt Avenue North and Granum Avenue North, with abatements collected over 10 years starting in 2022. The council also approved a resolution ordering a report and bids for the Skeie Drive sidewalk project, awarded a $256,660.14 utility improvement contract to Hagen Construction & Trucking, Inc., and approved several other items including liquor licenses, a skate park grant application, and a cooperative construction agreement with Polk County. A proposed $350,000 offer for a mobile home park was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved Resolution 21-15 for property tax abatement up to $400,000 for 1st Street East improvements (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-16 ordering report and bids for Skeie Drive sidewalk project (5-0)
- Approved $10,000 engineering task order for Skeie Drive sidewalk (unanimous)
- Approved liquor licenses for Ventures Bar & Grill, DaRoos Pizza, Palubicki's, Inc., and Fosston Off Sale (unanimous)
- Approved exempt permit for Fosston Sportsmen's banquet (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 21-17 for 2021 Skate Park Grant application for Mittun Park Skate Park (5-0)
- Approved cooperative construction agreement with Polk County for 2021 street improvements (unanimous)
- Awarded 2021 utility improvement project to Hagen Construction & Trucking, Inc. for $256,660.14 (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council held its regular meeting on January 11, 2021, and approved several routine annual resolutions, including designating official depositories, appointing boards and committees, approving collateral, and accepting donations. The council also approved participation in the Polk County Business Resiliency Grant Program Round 2, which provides $120,000 to qualifying local businesses, and authorized applications for two street reconstruction projects (Industrial Ave and Eaton Ave) under the MnDOT Local Road Improvement Program. Additionally, the council rescinded a real estate purchase agreement for two lots in Aspen Addition and approved the 2021 engineer services agreement with Widseth.
- Approved annual resolutions for official depositories, boards/committees, collateral, surety bond, and official newspaper (all unanimous)
- Approved 2021 tobacco and non-intoxicating liquor license applications (unanimous)
- Approved participation in Polk County Business Resiliency Grant Program Round 2, $120,000 for businesses (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Industrial Ave reconstruction from 9th St to 11th St (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Eaton Ave extension from 11th St to 400th St SE (unanimous)
- Approved resolution requesting state legislators address water/wastewater costs (unanimous)
- Rescinded real estate sale of Lots 4 & 5, Block 3, Aspen Addition to Burggraf (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 engineer services agreement with Widseth (unanimous)