Fulda public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The council approved the proposed 2024 budget with a levy increase not to exceed 8%. The preliminary budget includes a 10% estimated increase for health insurance and a 5% COLA.
- Approved proposed 2024 budget, not to exceed 8% levy increase (4-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The council accepted the resignation of Jim Elsing and declared a vacancy. Other actions included approving a police coverage agreement for the Murray County Commissioners and authorizing a $10,000 age-friendly community grant application.
- Approved Resolution 2023-03 accepting Jim Elsing's resignation (5-0)
- Approved draft police coverage agreement to proceed to Murray County Commissioners (5-0)
- Approved pursuing $10,000 age-friendly community grant (5-0)
- Approved $625 quote for lift station inspection (5-0)
- Approved $1,200 for dirt to fix water flow behind ambulance/PD building (5-0)
- Ordered old feed mill to be cleaned and locked by November 30 (5-0)
- Set Truth in Taxation public meeting for December 4 at 6:30 pm (5-0)
- Approved building permits for B. Christians, D. Tielser, J. Elsing, L. Lawler, T. Lang, and T. Larson (5-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council approved sewer line repairs on College Ave and a yearly generator service contract. The Fire Department was awarded a FEMA grant for a new pumper truck, and the council deferred a decision on water/sewer line elimination at trailer courts.
- Approved sewer repairs on College Ave via Spartz for $8,300 labor and estimated $1,800 materials (5-0)
- Approved Tyler Electric generator service agreement for $385/year (5-0)
- Approved July 2023 bills totaling $123,881.49 (5-0)
- Deferred elimination of water/sewer lines at trailer courts
- Authorized purchase of washer/dryer extractor for Fire Department
- Tabled ordinance on reduction of clear water in sanitary system for further revisions
Work Session
The council reviewed an ordinance template regarding the reduction of clear water in the sanitary sewer system. A draft will be included in the August council agenda for approval to be sent to the city attorney. No action was taken during this work session.