Fulda public meetings in 2021

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting primarily to conduct the annual Truth in Taxation hearing, as required before adopting the property tax levy. No formal decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda; the item is listed for discussion or public input. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor C. Ouellette with all councilmembers present.

• Truth in Taxation hearing
• Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor C. Ouellette
• All councilmembers present: R. Dierks, J. Elsing, J. Brown, A. Witzel
• Staff present: Deputy Clerk J. Mitchell, Police Chief P. Kenney

The special council meeting was held for the Truth in Taxation hearing to discuss the proposed 2021 tax levy, collectible in 2022, set at $479,368, a 4.26% increase. Resident Eldon Larson discussed his property evaluation and was advised to attend the Board of Appeal meeting in April 2022. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Adjourned Truth in Taxation hearing (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 6, 2021, addressing routine business and several new items. Key actions include a resolution to allocate additional ARPA funds, a revision to personnel policies regarding insurance, and adoption of the 2022 fee schedule. The council will also consider gambling permits, tobacco licenses, and a raffle application.

• Resolution 2021-05: Additional ARPA funds
• Personnel policies revision: Insurance subdivision 6 (VEBA)
• 2022 Fee Schedule (Ordinance 249)
• Town & County gambling permit
• Tobacco licenses for Casey's, Graff's Liquor, Maynards

The Fulda City Council approved the 2022 fee schedule, raising deposits for city building rentals to $100 and adjusting rental rates. They also approved a personnel policy revision increasing VEBA contributions and family insurance contributions, and approved several permits and licenses. The council discussed but did not decide on a possible annexation request from a resident.

• Approved 2022 fee schedule with $100 rental deposits for City Hall and Senior Center (5-0)
• Approved personnel policy revision: VEBA $5000/family, $3000/single; family insurance $200/month (5-0)
• Approved T&C gambling permit (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 for additional ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved tobacco licenses for Graff's Liquor, Maynard's, Casey's (5-0)
• Approved gambling permit for Fulda-Murray County Central Youth Wrestling raffle (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including November minutes and bills (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to approve Resolution 2021-04, setting the final 2021 tax levy at 4.26% for a total of $479,368, which includes $423,368 for the General Fund and $56,000 for the Library. The council is also discussing the status and renewal of the People Service contract for water/wastewater coverage, noting that without action the contract will roll over, and that either party can opt out by November 30th.

• Resolution 2021-04: Final 2021 tax levy of 4.26%, totaling $479,368 ($423,368 General Fund, $56,000 Library)
• Discussion of People Service contract renewal for water/wastewater coverage, with opt-out deadline of November 30th

The council approved Resolution 2021-04 setting the final levy at $479,368, a 4.26% increase from 2021, with a unanimous 4-0 vote. They also voted 5-0 to not renew the 3-year contract with PeopleService, allowing it to rollover for another year while planning next steps. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.

• Approved Resolution 2021-04 setting final levy at $479,368 (4.26% increase from 2021), 4-0 vote
• Voted not to renew the 3-year PeopleService contract, allowing it to rollover for another year, 5-0 vote
• Adjourned the special meeting at 7:00 pm, 5-0 vote

Special Council Meeting

The City Council met to review the preliminary 2022 budget and health insurance renewal options. The agenda also included a reference regarding cost increases for the People Service contract.

• Review of preliminary 2022 budget
• MN PEIP health insurance renewal information
• OCHS short term disability and life insurance review
• Reference to annual cost increases in water and wastewater industry

The council tabled a decision on the PeopleService contract pending clarification of a one-year auto-renewal clause, and set a special meeting for November 17. They also made several 2022 budget adjustments, including switching to a high-deductible HSA health plan, increasing VEBA contributions, and adding $10,000 to street equipment savings, resulting in a final levy of 4.26%.

• Tabled PeopleService contract decision pending clarification of 1-year auto-renewal (unanimous)
• Set special meeting for Nov 17 at 5:00 pm to address contract and final levy
• Changed firefighter physicals to odd years and blood work to even years, reducing budget by $2,100
• Switched employee health insurance to HSA high-deductible plan, increasing VEBA to $3,000 single/$5,000 family and family employee contribution to $200/month
• Added $10,000 to street equipment savings, bringing final levy to 4.26%
• Adjourned at 6:37 pm (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving October bills and minutes, and receiving department reports. Key items include addressing a state notice of noncompliance for the 2021 pay equity report, setting a date to work on the final 2022 budget, and reviewing the 2021 fee schedule for potential changes in December. The council will also discuss the PeopleService contract status and a planned internet provider change from Vast to Bluepeak in July 2022.

• October 2021 bills totaling $132,522.11
• Pay equity noncompliance notice from Minnesota Management and Budget
• 2022 budget work session date to be set
• 2021 tax assessments and fee schedule review
• Internet provider change from Vast to Bluepeak in July 2022

The council approved a pay equity adjustment of $0.30/hour for a female employee to resolve a non-compliance notice, approved the assessment of past-due utility accounts to 2022 property taxes, and approved two building permits. The council also set a special meeting for November 10 to finalize the 2022 budget and review a proposed 3-year PeopleService contract. No public comments were made during open forum.

• Approved pay equity increase of $0.30/hour for female employee (4-0)
• Approved assessment of past-due accounts to 2022 property taxes (4-0)
• Approved building permits for D. Rolph (tear down house) and Neil Clarke (new home) (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 2021 bills of $132,522.11 (4-0)
• Approved day after Thanksgiving as optional day off with City Hall closed (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Set special meeting for Nov 10 to work on 2022 budget and review PeopleService contract
• Council agreed to allow sale of old convection oven at Senior Center

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine items like approving September bills ($222,536.32) and minutes. The most consequential item is scheduling the Truth in Taxation public meeting for December 6 at 6:30 p.m., which relates to the 2022 preliminary levy. The council will also consider fence bids and building permits for Mark Voss, Randy Donahue, and Todd Dykstra.

• September 2021 bills totaling $222,536.32
• Truth in Taxation public meeting set for Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
• Fence bids to be considered
• Building permits for Mark Voss, Randy Donahue, Todd Dykstra
• Employee evaluations for J. Burchill and J. Mitchell

The council approved step increases for Clerk Burchill and J. Mitchell, accepted a $150 fence bid from J. Wildfeuer/Gass Trenching, and approved building permits for M. Voss, J. Dykstra, and R. Donahue. They also set the Truth in Taxation meeting for December 6th and agreed to cover shipping costs for crosswalk signs and GoToMeeting expenses.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0).
• Approved consent agenda including September minutes and bills totaling $222,536.12 (4-0).
• Approved step increase for Burchill (4-0).
• Approved step increase for Mitchell (4-0).
• Accepted fence bid from J. Wildfeuer/Gass Trenching for $150.00 (4-0).
• Approved building permits for M. Voss, J. Dykstra, and R. Donahue (4-0).
• Agreed to cover GoToMeeting expense for trail meeting and shipping costs for crosswalk signs.
• Set Truth in Taxation meeting for December 6th at 6:30 pm.

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2022 budget. The agenda contained only this single item, and the meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Discussion of the 2022 city budget

The Fulda City Council unanimously approved a 5.98% preliminary property tax levy for 2022, based on a possible 5% cost-of-living adjustment and an estimated 8% increase in insurance costs. The final levy can be decreased but not increased. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Set 2022 preliminary levy at 5.98% (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review two 2022 budget scenarios involving different levy increase percentages. The meeting also includes a review of the Windmill Park severe weather evacuation plan.

• Review of 2022 Budget Scenario 1 (6.31% levy increase) and Scenario 2 (5.33% levy increase)
• Review of Windmill Park evacuation plan for severe weather
• Heritage Society request for reimbursement regarding Depot painting
• Discussion on PeopleService contract status/renewal
• Approval of August 2021 bills totaling $135,752.80

The Fulda City Council approved the final LT1 Construction bill for $53,640 and accepted a $18,577 quote from American Fence for new tennis court fencing, both by 4-0 votes. They also approved building permits for S. Welling (driveway & sidewalk) and J. Witzel (concrete pad), and reimbursed the Heritage Society $423.99 for paint and scaffolding rental. The council rejected the Windmill Park evacuation plan as inadequate and will request a revised plan.

• Approved final LT1 Construction bill of $53,640 (4-0)
• Accepted American Fence quote of $18,577 for tennis court fencing (4-0)
• Approved building permits for S. Welling and J. Witzel (4-0)
• Reimbursed Heritage Society $423.99 for Depot paint/scaffolding (4-0)
• Rejected Windmill Park evacuation plan; requested revised plan
• Approved consent agenda including August bills of $135,752.80 (4-0)
• Approved Clerk Burchill attending LMC fall forum on Sept. 30 (4-0)
• Agreed to proceed as vendor for energy assistance water/sewer program

Special Council Meeting

The special meeting addressed the topic of tennis court fencing. No formal decisions or motions regarding the fence were recorded in the minutes.

• Discussion regarding tennis court fence

The council discussed the tennis court project, including replacing the removed fence with Barr family funding up to $10,000, possibly reorienting the courts, adding a sidewalk, and installing LED lights. No formal decisions were made; Witzel will check on labor quotes and research the sidewalk. The meeting adjourned with a motion that carried 4-0.

• Discussed tennis court fence replacement with up to $10,000 from Barr family
• Discussed reorienting tennis courts for more playing area
• Discussed adding sidewalk and LED lights for tennis courts
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine consent items, department reports, and new business. They will discuss the 2022 budget, a fall citywide cleanup, the September meeting date, and several building permits.

• July 2021 bills totaling $119,789.25
• 2022 Budget discussion
• Fall citywide cleanup and garage sales Sept 17-18
• Building permits for Arlan Swanson, Gerry Ossefoort, Jeff Nelson, Kasey Konrady
• September council meeting date change due to Labor Day

The Fulda City Council approved moving its regular meeting time from 6:30 pm to 5:00 pm, effective with the September meeting. The council also approved the consent agenda, including July minutes and bills totaling $119,979.28, and approved four building permits. Several informational updates were given, including the water tower inspection, tennis court project, and ARPA funds receipt.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July minutes and $119,979.28 in bills (5-0)
• Approved moving council meetings to 5:00 pm starting September (5-0)
• Approved building permits for A. Swanson, G. Ossefoort, J. Nelson, and K. Konrady (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to consider renewing Northwest Gas' franchise and joint powers agreement, discuss a temporary halt on new gas connections due to a state regulatory ruling, and revisit a neighbor dispute over an alley no-parking sign. The council will also review a recommended pay increase for part-time police officers and other routine business.

• Northwest Gas franchise renewal and joint powers agreement (Ordinance 248)
• Temporary halt on new gas customers due to Minnesota PUC jurisdiction ruling
• Part-time police officer pay increase from $17.77 to $21.77/hr
• Revisit alley dispute / no-parking sign agreement between neighbors
• June 2021 bills totaling $360,144.14

The Fulda City Council approved Ordinance 248, renewing a 25-year franchise agreement with Northwest Gas (now NW Natural Gas of Murray County), and appointed Councilmember Elsing and Mayor Ouellette to the joint powers board. The council also approved a $50,445 contract with LT1 Construction for tennis court replacement, a quote from Beeck's Gravel for tear-out work, and two street radius/handicap ramp replacements at $1,000 each. Part-time police officer wages were increased to $21.77, with Officer Niemann set at $22.27.

• Approved Ordinance 248 renewing the 25-year gas franchise agreement with Northwest Gas
• Appointed J. Elsing and C. Ouellette to the joint powers board per Resolution 2021-03
• Approved LT1 Construction quote of $50,445 for tennis court replacement
• Approved Beeck's Gravel quote for tennis court tear-out and excavation
• Approved two street radius/handicap ramp replacements at $1,000 each
• Increased part-time police officer wage to $21.77 and Officer Niemann to $22.27
• Approved personnel policy changes including vacation request form, bereavement leave, and removal of arbitration clause
• Approved building permits for C. Burch (deck) and T. Kremer (fence)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider a resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, along with several liquor license requests and building permits. The agenda also includes updates on the Des Moines River Watershed plan and MnDOT utility meeting, as well as unfinished business on park improvements.

• Resolution 2021-02 to accept ARPA funds
• Fulda Lions temporary liquor license
• Town & Country on-sale liquor license (approved by Alcohol Gambling Enforcement)
• Building permits for Albert Thin, Brian Gehrls, Diann Paplow, Matt Wood, Ricki & Lori Ommen, Vicki Canfield
• May 2021 bills totaling $138,970.25

The Fulda City Council approved Resolution 2021-02 to apply for ARPA funds, approved a $300 special on-sale exemption fee for Town & Country Golf (with credit for prior payments), and approved a temporary liquor license for Fulda Lions. The council also approved new welcome signs (one paid by Barr memorial funds, two from Cable TV monies), a gambling permit for Fulda Area Community Club BINGO, and several building permits. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2021-02 to apply for ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved Town & Country on-sale liquor license at $300 with credit for 2021-2022 payments (5-0)
• Approved Fulda Lions temporary liquor license for June 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved new welcome signs, red color, funded by Barr memorial and Cable TV monies (5-0)
• Approved gambling permit for Fulda Area Community Club BINGO (5-0)
• Approved building permits for Thin, Paplow, Ommen, Canfield, and Wood (5-0)
• Approved no-charge concrete disposal for curb/gutter/sidewalk improvements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2021 bills of $138,970.25 (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting solely to review the preliminary 2020 audit report, presented by representatives from Jacobson & Bergerson. No formal action was taken on the audit; the meeting adjourned after the review.

• Preliminary review of 2020 audit report (DRAFT_Annual_Report_12-31-20.pdf)

The Fulda City Council reviewed the 2020 preliminary audit presented by Jacobson & Bergerson PLLP and approved it with changes. The council transferred a total of $225,190 from city funds to cover equipment, street improvements, a city hall roof, and other items, and allocated an additional $13,260 for the Wood Duck Tax abatement for 2021 and 2022. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved $225,190 in fund transfers for FD turnout gear, police vehicle savings, street equipment, street improvement, tennis courts, city hall roof, and general equipment fund (5-0)
• Allocated additional $13,260 for Wood Duck Tax abatement for 2021 and 2022 payments (5-0)
• Approved 2020 preliminary audit with changes (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The council met to review job descriptions for the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk/Utility Billing Clerk. The meeting also included discussions regarding the St. Gabriel's Church curb project and COVID-19 preparedness plans.

• Review of City Clerk job description
• Review of Deputy Clerk/Utility Billing Clerk job description
• St. Gabriel's Church curb project discussion
• COVID-19 preparedness plan discussion

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting and took two substantive actions. It approved providing a city truck, a CDL-licensed employee, and a 50% concrete fee discount to assist with the St. Gabriel's Church curb project. It also amended the city's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to align with CDC recommendations, stating vaccinated individuals do not need masks while unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear them indoors.

• Approved city assistance for St. Gabriel's Church curb project: truck, CDL employee, and half-price concrete fee (5-0)
• Amended COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to follow CDC mask guidance for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals (5-0)

CLOSED Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a closed meeting to discuss a single complaint item. No decisions or public actions are recorded on the agenda, which consists only of the complaint discussion and adjournment.

• Closed session to discuss a complaint

The Fulda City Council held a closed meeting to address a complaint. Mayor Ouellette will handle similar complaints directly in the future without council involvement. Personnel policies will be followed, up to termination, with city attorney involvement. The meeting adjourned at 5:31 pm.

• Addressed complaint in closed session
• Mayor to handle future complaints without council attention
• Personnel policies to be followed, up to termination, with city attorney involvement
• Adjourned meeting at 5:31 pm (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda approval, department reports, and several new business items. Key decisions include a proposed ordinance (No. 247) on wheelchair ramp exemption, a temporary liquor license for the firemen, a fireworks permit, a proposed assessor contract, and a quote for City Hall work. The agenda also includes building permits and a notice of conditional use permit.

• Ordinance No. 247: Wheelchair ramp exemption
• Temporary liquor license for Fulda Firemen
• Fireworks application for June 25, 2021 (Pyrotechnic Display Inc.)
• Proposed assessor contract
• Building permits for multiple applicants

The Fulda City Council approved Ordinance 247, which exempts certain wheelchair ramps from permit requirements, and approved several contracts including an $8,400 assessor contract and a Shades of Green landscaping contract. The council also approved a temporary liquor license and fireworks permit for June 25, 2021, and multiple building permits. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for the LED bulb replacement, which passed 3-0 with two abstentions.

• Adopted Ordinance 247 Wheelchair Ramp Exemption (5-0)
• Approved assessor contract for $8,400 (5-0)
• Approved Shades of Green contract for City Hall area (5-0)
• Approved Fulda Firemen temporary liquor license for June 25, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved fireworks application for June 25, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved LED bulb replacement at treatment plant, quote $1,384.56 (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved building permits for multiple properties; partial denial for D. Dardis fence (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March/April bills of $98,762.25 (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting was convened as the Board of Appeal and Equalization to hear property owners' questions or appeals about their 2021 assessments. The city assessor was available earlier in the day to discuss assessments before the evening session. The meeting was brief and adjourned after the appeal period.

• Board of Appeal and Equalization session for 2021 property assessments
• Assessor Erik Skogquist available 1:00-5:00 p.m. for pre-meeting questions
• Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. with unanimous vote

The Board of Appeal and Equalization reviewed property valuations and approved a motion to reduce the valuation of one parcel, while leaving five other parcels unchanged. The board also discussed the need to increase market values for rambler-style homes to meet the 90-105% sales ratio goal. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.

• Reduced valuation of Parcel #25-180-0010 (Dale & Anita Holmes) from $105,300 to $88,400 (3-0)
• No change in valuation of Parcel #25-140-0370 (Lance Knutson) (3-0)
• No change in valuation of Parcel #25-150-0050 (Barbara Sandhurst) (3-0)
• No change in valuation of Parcel #25-080-0010 (Roger Deuschle) (3-0)
• No change in valuation of Parcel #25-310-0040 (Diane Kirchner) (3-0)
• No change in valuation of Parcel #25-170-0030 (Dierks Properties LLC) (3-0)
• Adjourned at 8:07 pm (3-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to review the preliminary engineering report, estimated costs, and preliminary designs for a sewer project, and to follow up on questions. Council members also heard from a resident about a sewer lateral issue on College Ave. The meeting was procedural, focused on review and discussion, with no formal decisions made beyond adjourning.

• SEH archaeological survey bids: 106 Group - $3,330.00; Duluth Archaeology Center, LLC - $1,226.68
• Resident Lance Knutson reported sewer lateral issues on College Ave, with costs around $10,000
• Reviewed PER, estimated costs, and preliminary designs for sewer project

The council reviewed a preliminary engineering report for water, wastewater, and storm sewer repairs to reduce inflow and infiltration, with an estimated total cost of $28,162,900. The project would be submitted to USDA Rural Development for grants and a 40-year low-interest loan, with remaining funds potentially sought through bonding. The council awarded an archaeological survey to 106 Group for $3,330. No other formal decisions were made; a public hearing date was not set.

• Awarded archaeological survey to 106 Group for $3,330 (5-0)
• Reviewed infrastructure project estimated at $28,162,900 for water, wastewater, and storm sewer repairs
• Discussed submitting PER to USDA Rural Development for grants and 40-year low-interest loan
• Discussed potential bonding and contacting representatives to encourage bonding
• Discussed options for expanding stabilization ponds if additional land acquired

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss street department matters, including a job description, vehicle, and a COVID-19 preparedness plan, and to consider a bid for a new stove for the senior center. The meeting was adjourned after these discussions, with a future special meeting scheduled for May 17th to review job duties with the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk.

• Street department production, vehicle, and COVID-19 preparedness plan discussed
• Senior center stove bid considered
• Special meeting scheduled for May 17th to review job duties

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to review street department job duties, which was non-disciplinary. They discussed employee-council communication, documentation, vehicle use, and COVID preparedness. The council approved a $1,200 bid for a used stove from the City of Slayton for the senior center. A future special meeting was scheduled for May 17 to review clerk job duties.

• Approved $1,200 bid for stove from City of Slayton (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting on May 17 to review clerk job duties

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting for its regular April 2021 session, covering routine approvals, department reports, and several new business items. Key decisions include a proposal from LTD Broadband, an on-sale liquor license application for Town & Country, and a gambling permit for the Fulda Firemen Association. The council will also discuss a spring citywide cleanup and consider building permits.

• LTD Broadband proposal (attachments include water tower sheet)
• Town & Country on-sale liquor license application
• Fulda Firemen Association raffle gambling permit
• Spring citywide cleanup: May 6 appliances, May 12 misc
• Building permits for Anthony Stadler and Janet Speckmier

The Fulda City Council approved several items, including a lease with LTD Broadband to place equipment on the city water tower for $1,200 per year (4-0, mayor abstained), an on-sale liquor license for Town & Country Golf Club, a raffle gambling permit for the Fulda Firemen's Association, and building permits for three residents. The council also set May 25 for the spring citywide cleanup and approved a proclamation for a National Day of Prayer on May 6.

• Approved LTD Broadband water tower lease at $1,200/year (4-0, mayor abstained)
• Approved on-sale liquor license for Town & Country Golf Club (5-0)
• Approved Fulda Firemen's Association raffle gambling permit (5-0)
• Approved building permits for A. Stadler, J. Speckmier, L. Overweg (5-0)
• Set May 25 for spring citywide cleanup
• Signed proclamation for National Day of Prayer on May 6 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March bills of $156,009.79 (5-0)
• Hired Empire Pipe for $4,245 to remove hard deposit in water line (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving the consent agenda, receiving department reports, and addressing new business items. Key items include a proposed fire service rate increase, liquor license approvals, building permit violations, and several building permit applications.

• Proposed fire rate increase to $205 per section (from $192.47), generating $2,136.37 more
• February 2021 bills totaling $139,366.16
• Building permit violations with City Attorney opinion
• Building permits for Lisa Overweg, Loren & Ruth Carlson, Paul Thornhill
• Vapor intrusion study notification

The Fulda City Council approved the consent agenda, liquor licenses for five establishments, fire and ambulance rates per section, and EDA board elections. They also tabled a building permit for a handicap ramp due to setback issues and discussed a potential building permit violation.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb. 2021 bills of $139,366.16 (5-0)
• Approved EDA board elections (5-0)
• Approved fire and ambulance rates per section (5-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Antonio's, American Legion, Graff's Liquor, Julie's Place, Town & Country Golf (5-0)
• Tabled building permit for handicap ramp at L. Overweg's due to setback issue
• Approved building permits for Carlson (new home) and Thornhill (playhouse) (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss a COVID-19 vaccination policy, consider adjusting 2021 liquor license fees for businesses affected by the pandemic, and review costs related to the squad truck, including a diagnostic bill, state bid, trade offer, and repair quote. No formal decisions were recorded on these items; the only action taken was adjournment.

• Discussed vaccination policy for COVID-19
• Considered adjusting 2021 liquor license fees for COVID-affected businesses
• $360 diagnostic bill for squad truck
• $31,424 state bid plus $3,500 from Marthaler for squad truck
• $8,500 trade offer from Marthaler; $5,768 to repair cam/lifter

The Fulda City Council voted unanimously to reduce 2021 liquor license fees by 50% for businesses affected by 2020 COVID closures, including Antonio's, Julie's Place, Fulda Legion, and Town and Country Golf. The council also approved a $5,482.32 quote from Witzel Pronto for a rebuilt engine for the 2012 Dodge Ram police vehicle, with Council Member Witzel abstaining. A possible vaccine policy was discussed but tabled for later review.

• Approved 50% reduction in 2021 liquor license fees for COVID-affected businesses (4-0)
• Approved $5,482.32 rebuilt engine quote for police vehicle from Witzel Pronto (3-0, Witzel abstained)
• Tabled vaccine policy discussion until more information is available

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving January bills and minutes, and receiving department reports. They will also consider several new business items: advertising in the KDOM Love Our Town promotion and the Murray County Visitors Guide, a regional grant application for the fire department and ambulance, and a site use agreement with LSS. The fire department's recommended officer elections and a bank account for turnout gear savings are also up for approval.

• January 2021 bills totaling $284,064.25
• Fire department officer elections: Chief David Baumhoefner, 1st Asst Chief Ted Dierks, 2nd Asst Chief Brian Ackerman, Secretary Mike Milbrath
• Approval for new bank account for turnout gear savings
• Murray County Visitors Guide ad: 1/2 page, full color, $269.00
• Regional grant application for Fulda Fire Department and Ambulance

The Fulda City Council approved several items, including a $8,194 police radio quote from Racom funded by the EMS Technology savings account, the fire department officer slate, a new fire department savings account, a Murray County Visitors Guide ad, a regional grant MOU, and the 2021 LSS Site Use Agreement. The council also discussed but took no action on no-parking signs for Centennial Apartments, a potential storage unit development, and a possible special meeting on COVID vaccine declinations.

• Approved Racom police radio quote of $8,194 using EMS Technology savings (5-0)
• Approved fire department officers: Chief David Baumhoefner, 1st Asst Ted Dierks, 2nd Asst Brian Ackerman, Secretary Mike Milbrath (5-0)
• Approved opening fire department turnout gear savings account at First National Bank, moving $6,149.28 (5-0)
• Approved 1/2 page color ad in Murray County Visitors Guide for $269 (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Regional Grant with Fulda as host (5-0)
• Approved 2021 LSS Site Use Agreement for Senior Center (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January bills of $284,064.25 and Jan. 4 minutes (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to approve routine items including December bills and minutes, then will consider several new business items. These include adopting the 2021 fee schedule with a new heavy equipment charge, approving annual designations, a gambling permit application, and a cost of living adjustment. The council will also review quotes for police and ambulance door keypads.

• December 2020 bills totaling $220,841.88
• Ordinance 246: 2021 fee schedule adding heavy equipment dump truck/payloader service fee
• Resolution 2021-01: annual designations
• Town & County gambling permit application
• 2021 cost of living adjustment proposal