Fosston public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council approved a $7,839,925 General Fund budget for 2023 and established a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to support a 14-unit multi-family housing development. They also authorized several debt service tax levies and awarded an engineering contract for industrial and airport expansion.
- Adopted 2023 General Fund budget of $7,839,925 (Unanimous)
- Created TIF District No. 1-14 for 14-unit multi-family housing (Unanimous)
- Approved $300,000 HRA loan to James B. Palubicki for housing development (Unanimous)
- Awarded engineering services to AE2S for Industrial Park and Airport project (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 property tax levy of $486,465 (Unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for Ryan Olson Taxidermy at 217 1st St. W (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 donation to Embassy Center Senior Meals 2023 Program (Unanimous)
- Approved liquor license transfer to Valley Liquors Inc. effective Dec 29, 2022 (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, general election results and approved the vacation of Northwood Avenue and part of 8th Street NW to facilitate future development. The council also approved a 2023 marketing budget and a commercial airport hangar lease.
- Certified November 8, 2022 General Election results (5-0)
- Approved vacation of Northwood Avenue and part of 8th Street NW in Saeter Addition (5-0)
- Approved $17,200 'Find Your Place in Fosston' 2023 marketing budget (unanimous)
- Approved 5-year commercial airport hangar lease with Leslie Bardwell at $75/year per hangar (unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing #22-11 ($191,172.04), #22-11A ($31,863.63), and Omland Court ($4,872.13) (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council adopted three ordinances: one prohibiting underage possession and distribution of edible cannabinoids in public places, one licensing the sale of edible cannabinoid products, and one establishing rental dwelling regulations. The council also approved employee health insurance renewal, a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and step increases, an amended personnel policy, a ride-along program for police, an animal boarding agreement, farm leases, and pay estimates for sidewalk and gazebo projects. A $17,000 marketing budget was tabled for further discussion.
- Adopted Ordinance 22-07 prohibiting underage possession, use, and distribution of edible cannabinoids in public places (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 22-08 licensing the sale of edible cannabinoid products, with amendments to remove 500-foot proximity rule and allow fee changes by resolution (3-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 22-09 establishing rental dwelling regulations, including licensing and inspections (4-0)
- Approved employee health insurance renewal for 2023 (4-0)
- Approved 3% cost-of-living adjustment and step increases for city employees (4-0)
- Approved amended personnel policy manual adding holiday pay language (4-0)
- Approved City of Fosston Ride-Along Program (4-0)
- Approved animal boarding agreement with East Polk Canine Kennel (4-0)
City Council
The council awarded a $53,111.50 contract to Lenes Sand & Gravel for the Veterans Memorial Park gazebo and walks project, and approved $3,500 in engineering services. It also passed resolutions urging a state special session for infrastructure funding and ratifying a 1993 property sale. Other actions included approving a $4,000 donation to the East Polk Heritage Center, purchasing a wheel loader and snow pusher for $130,661, and approving an exempt permit for the Fosston Area Sportsmen Club banquet.
- Approved $53,111.50 contract to Lenes Sand & Gravel for Veterans Memorial Park gazebo and walks (unanimous)
- Approved $3,500 Task Order No. 004 from Karvakko for construction engineering services (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 22-31 urging Governor Walz to call a special session for bonding and tax bills (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 22-32 ratifying 1993 sale of Lots 5 and 6 in Stadsvold and Lohn's Addition (unanimous)
- Approved $4,000 annual donation to East Polk Heritage Center for 2023 (4-0-1, Mulry abstained)
- Approved purchase of 930M wheel loader and snow pusher for $130,661 (unanimous)
- Approved exempt permit for Fosston Area Sportsmen Club annual banquet (unanimous)
- Approved pay estimate No. 2 of $26,919.39 for 2022 SRTS Sidewalk Improvements (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council adopted an emergency ordinance temporarily regulating the sale of edible cannabinoid products, requiring businesses to register with the city, restrict sales to those 21 and older, and store products behind counters. The council also approved several contracts and agreements, including a $191,000 amendment for full airport runway reconstruction, a $500,000 housing loan agreement, and a new ordinance regulating pull-tab gambling. All votes were unanimous except for the housing loan resolution, which passed 4-1.
- Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 22-05 regulating edible cannabinoid sales (unanimous)
- Approved $191,000 amendment for airport runway reconstruction (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 22-06 regulating pull-tab gambling (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-28 authorizing $500,000 housing loan agreement (4-1)
- Appointed Shane Linehan as Assistant Director of Public Works (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for tax services at 105 Eaton Ave N (unanimous)
- Approved mobile home purchase and offset agreement for 809 Northwood Ave Lot 32 (unanimous)
- Approved final pay estimates for utility and street improvements (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council unanimously approved hiring James Juve as Police Sergeant at pay grade 12, step 8, effective September 1, 2022, and adjusted Chief of Police Manecke's wage to pay grade 13, step 7. The city administrator noted the hire and wage adjustment would impact the 2023 tax levy, with an expected 11% levy increase and 8% property tax increase, though offsets from police state aid and training reimbursements would minimize the impact. Councilmember Bosselman expressed concern about the levy's effect on residents over 65, but the motion carried unanimously.
- Approved hiring James Juve as Police Sergeant, pay grade 12, step 8 (unanimous)
- Approved wage adjustment for Chief of Police Manecke to pay grade 13, step 7 (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved the sale of an Aspen Addition lot to Robert & Sara Klinkhammer for $15,000, with a $5,000 Build Fosston incentive after home construction. Steven Lyseng was appointed Director of Public Works effective August 1, 2022. The council also approved a letter committing up to $1,438,820 in bonding for the Industrial Park/Airport project, a hangar lease, and resolutions appointing election judges and NMPA representatives.
- Approved Aspen Addition lot purchase agreement with Klinkhammers (unanimous)
- Appointed Steven Lyseng as Director of Public Works effective Aug 1, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved letter to EDA confirming ability to bond up to $1,438,820 for Industrial Park/Airport project (unanimous)
- Approved 5-year airport hangar lease with Lorinda Bardwell at $75/year (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 22-25 appointing election judges for Aug 9 and Nov 8 elections (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 22-26 appointing Cassie Heide and Steven Lyseng to NMPA (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including AP bill listings totaling $532,933.10 (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved a redevelopment plan for a multifamily housing project at 107 Kaiser Ave North, which will include 9 apartment units and 2 retail rental units, with a loan of up to $300,000 from the HRA. The council also awarded a $230,420 contract to Gordon Construction for sidewalk and ramp work, and accepted the donation of the Wayside Chapel and $2,348.04 for its maintenance. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution 22-23 approving Fosston Redevelopment Project No. 1 (unanimous)
- Awarded $230,420 SRTS pedestrian ramp and sidewalk contract to Gordon Construction (unanimous)
- Accepted Wayside Chapel donation and $2,348.04 maintenance funds from Athenian Club (unanimous)
- Approved proceeding with mobile home vacation agreements and payments (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved the hire of full-time patrol officer Mary Olson and adopted an amended police pursuit policy. The council also passed resolutions to sponsor snowmobile trail grooming funding and to appoint representatives to the Northern Municipal Power Agency. A $10,000 funding request from the Arts & Culture Commission was tabled.
- Approved full-time patrol officer hire for Mary Olson (unanimous)
- Adopted amended Police Department pursuit policy (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution 22-20 authorizing sponsorship of Knightriders Snowmobile Club trail grooming (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution 22-21 appointing David Larson and Cassie Heide to Northern Municipal Power Agency (unanimous)
- Tabled $10,000 funding request from Arts & Culture Commission for Firefly Center project
City Council
The Fosston City Council, acting as the Board of Review, accepted the Polk County Assessor's recommendations for property valuations, making no changes to individual assessments. The board reviewed valuation methodology, map factor changes, and property owner concerns, but ultimately approved the assessor's recommendations unanimously.
- Accepted assessor's recommendations for property valuations (unanimous)
- No changes made to Brown, Disrud, or Hanson property values
- Closed the Board of Review hearing (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council adopted Ordinance 22-03 establishing rules and permits for mobile food vending, along with Resolution 22-18 setting permit fees. The council also approved a resolution supporting a $4 million congressional funding request for the wastewater expansion project, and adopted Ordinance 22-04 updating variance requirements. Several routine items were approved, including consent agenda bills, a quit claim deed, a liquor license renewal, and a final pay estimate.
- Adopted Ordinance 22-03 for mobile food vending (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 22-18 setting mobile food vending fees: $50/day for 1-3 days, $200 for 4-6 days, $350 for 7+ days (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 22-17 supporting $4M congressional spending request for wastewater expansion (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 22-04 amending variance requirements (unanimous)
- Approved quit claim deed with after acquired title for PID 87.00265.00 (unanimous)
- Approved non-intoxicating liquor license for LePier's West for 2021 and 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved final pay estimate No. 4 to Polk County for $8,420.25 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including accounts payable totaling $764,918.09 (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved Ordinance 22-02 adding Safe Routes to School infrastructure requirements to subdivision regulations, and unanimously approved hiring an additional full-time patrol officer. The council also approved liquor licenses, a grant-writing contract with the HRA, a lease for the Ignite Youth Center, and several other routine items.
- Approved Safe Routes to School ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved hiring additional full-time patrol officer (unanimous)
- Approved contract with NW MN Multi-County HRA for grant writing (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license applications (unanimous)
- Approved amended personnel policy with 12-month probation for police/exempt (unanimous)
- Approved lease for Ignite Youth Center incubator space (unanimous)
- Approved fixed rate investment in LMC 4M fund (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 22-13 for airport grant agreement (unanimous)
City Council
The Fosston City Council adopted Ordinance 22-01, amending the zoning code to change lot area minimums for R-1 and R-2 residential districts. The council also approved a transient merchant license for Oof-da Tacos, $1,000 for the Senior Meal Program, and a $184,000 design contract for the airport runway project. A proposed 2022 watermain and sidewalk project on Johnson Avenue was not moved forward due to high estimates.
- Adopted Ordinance 22-01 amending R-1 and R-2 lot area minimums (unanimous)
- Approved transient merchant license for Greg Parenteau, DBA Oof-da Tacos (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 financial support for Fosston Senior Meal Program (unanimous)
- Approved exempt permit for Fosston Sportsmen's Banquet (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 22-11 for lease with option to purchase with CapFirst Equipment Finance (unanimous)
- Approved task order 001 from Karvakko, P.A. for $184,000 for airport runway design (unanimous)
- Approved independent fee estimate from Mead & Hunt for $193,014 for runway design (unanimous)
- Tabled zoning map amendment for parcel No. 87.00032.12 (continued public hearing)
City Council
The Fosston City Council approved Resolution 22-10, expressing intent to contribute $276,000 in tax increment financing (TIF) as a match for a Minnesota Housing grant to redevelop the former Palubicki grocery store. The resolution also authorized Cassandra Heide to act as the applicant's agent. The vote was unanimous among the four members present, with one absent.
- Approved Resolution 22-10 to contribute $276,000 in TIF as match for MN Housing grant (4-0)
- Authorized Cassandra Heide as agent for the grant application
City Council
The Fosston City Council held its regular January 10, 2022 meeting, approving a series of routine annual resolutions and administrative items. The council approved the 2022 official depositories, board and committee appointments, collateral pledges, the treasurer's surety bond, and The Thirteen Towns as the official newspaper. It also approved 2022 tobacco and liquor licenses, hired two new patrol officers, adopted a new investment policy, approved a sanitation rate increase, and authorized several grant-related resolutions. The council tabled the Option Agreement with Real Estate Acquisitions USA, Corp. for the Omland Court project, per the EDA board's recommendation, to allow for amendments.
- Approved 2022 official depositories (First National Bank, American Federal Bank, Ultima Bank Minnesota) (5-0)
- Approved 2022 boards and committees appointments (5-0)
- Approved 2022 tobacco and nonintoxicating liquor licenses (5-0)
- Approved full-time and part-time patrol officer hires (Andrew Hanson, Gunnar Nelson) (5-0)
- Adopted City of Fosston Investment Policy (5-0)
- Approved sanitation rate increase for January 2022 (5-0)
- Approved warranty deed parcels 87.00406.01 and 87.00936.01 for FIT trail expansion (5-0)
- Tabled Option Agreement with Real Estate Acquisitions USA, Corp. for amendments