Fulda public meetings in 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider setting the 2025 budget at a 6.31% increase, down from the preliminary 10% cap. They will also vote on adopting the 2025 fee schedule via Ordinance 256. Other items include purchasing fire department pagers using a $1,780 donation and Public Safety Aid, a $400 sanitary sewer reimbursement, and amending Ordinance 254.

• 2025 budget set at 6.31% increase (down from preliminary 10%)
• Ordinance 256 adopting 2025 fee schedule
• Fire department pagers purchase using $1,780 from Nobles Coop Electric and Public Safety Aid funds
• Sanitary sewer reimbursement request of $400 and amendment to Ordinance 254 via Ordinance 257
• Garage door openers for city shop

The Fulda City Council approved a 2025 budget with a property tax levy increase of 7.51%, down from an initial 10% cap after insurance adjustments and other changes. The council also approved the 2025 fee schedule, including higher ambulance fees and liquor license costs, and authorized purchases of garage door openers and fire department pagers.

• Approved 2025 budget with levy set at 7.51% (5-0)
• Approved 2025 fee schedule, including ambulance fee of $850/run and $500 on-sale liquor licenses (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 256 for 2025 Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two garage door openers for city shop (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 20 Minitor VII pagers from Alpha Wireless, using $1,780 NCE grant and public safety aid funds (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 257 amending Ordinance 254 on sanitary sewer clear water and lateral responsibility (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on December 3, 2024. The only agenda item was a listing for Bollig Engineering, but no discussion or decision is recorded; the meeting was called to order and immediately adjourned.

• No substantive items; agenda consisted only of a Bollig Engineering item and adjournment.

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss city infrastructure needs with representatives from Bollig Engineering. Discussions covered the treatment plant, water tower, rural water, water quality, and water meters, with Bollig Engineering planning to report back in 30 to 60 days. No formal votes or substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda Special Council Meeting convened solely for a Truth in Taxation hearing. The meeting was called to order, then adjourned after 10 minutes with no additional discussion or action recorded in the agenda.

• Truth in Taxation public hearing (no details provided)

The special council meeting was held for the truth-in-taxation hearing on the proposed 2025 tax levy of $581,550, a 10% increase. No public comments or questions were made. The meeting adjourned without any formal action on the levy.

• Held truth-in-taxation hearing on proposed 2025 levy of $581,550 (10% increase)
• Adjourned special meeting (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss a Joint Powers Agreement regarding Murray County cannabis regulations and review the 2024 fee schedule. The body will also consider tobacco licenses and a clarification to Ordinance 254.

• Payment of November 2024 bills totaling $346,314.76
• Review of the 2024 Fee schedule
• Joint Powers Agreement for Murray County cannabis regulations
• Tobacco license applications for Casey's, Graff's Liquor, and Maynard's
• Ordinance 254 regarding reduction of clear water in sanitary system

The Fulda City Council approved a quote from Midco Diving to clean the water tower, accepted the resignation of Lucas Isder from the police department, and approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Murray County for cannabis regulation. The council also approved November bills totaling $346,314.76, set tobacco licenses for Maynard's, Graff's, and Casey's, and voted to set all on-sale liquor licensing fees to $500.

• Approved agenda with the addition of police resignation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including November bills of $346,314.76 and prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Midco Diving quote to clean the water tower (5-0)
• Acknowledged resignation of Lucas Isder (5-0)
• Approved removing special exceptions for liquor licensing to make all on-sale licensing $500 (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Murray County for cannabis regulation (5-0)
• Approved tobacco licenses for Maynard's, Graff's and Casey's (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 pm (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss several administrative items. Key topics included a task order from Bollig Engineering, a gambling permit application, storage options, and a custodian position. The council also reviewed payoff options for the 2022 Temp GO Bond, with a November 2024 payoff saving $2,034.11 in interest compared to an April 2025 payoff.

• Review of Bollig Engineering Task Order No. 1 for unspecified services
• Town & County Gambling Permit application discussed
• Storage options/purchase considered
• Custodian position discussed
• 2022 Temp GO Bond payoff: $193,967.04 by Nov 29, 2024, or $196,001.15 by Apr 1, 2025, with $2,034.11 interest savings for early payoff

The City Council approved a partnership with Bollig Engineering for a needs assessment and authorized the early payoff of the 2022 Temp GO Bond. Additionally, the council approved a gambling permit for Town & Country Golf and authorized bidding up to $3,500 for a storage container.

• Approved moving forward with Bollig Engineering (5-0)
• Approved gambling permit for Town & Country Golf (5-0)
• Approved bidding up to $3,500 for a storage container (5-0)
• Approved early payoff of 2022 Temp GO Bond (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a counteroffer for Wood Duck Lots 10 & 11, canvass the general election results, consider a custodian position, and discuss cannabis ordinances.

• Counteroffer from Erik & Shelby Jass for Wood Duck Addition Lots 10 & 11
• Discussion of tile line parcel 25-026-0270
• Canvassing of general election results with abstract of votes
• Consideration of custodian position
• Discussion of cannabis ordinance with sample ordinance attachment

The Fulda City Council met in special session on November 12, 2024, to canvass and certify the November 5 general election results. The council also accepted a counteroffer for Wood Duck lots 10 and 11 at $10,000 each plus up to $5,000 for tile relocation, approved a tile line across city property, and voted to advertise for a custodian position. On cannabis, the council determined to defer to Murray County and asked the clerk to confirm whether the city can opt out later.

• Accepted Erik & Shelby Jass counteroffer for Wood Duck lots 10 & 11 at $10,000 each plus up to $5,000 tile relocation (5-0)
• Approved tile across city property, parcel 25-026-0270, by Roger Zins (5-0)
• Certified and accepted November 5 general election results: 677 ballots cast (5-0)
• Declared Jim Brown elected Mayor (370 votes, 2-year term)
• Declared Jasmine Bray (433 votes) and Randy Dierks (442 votes) elected to Council (4-year terms)
• Declared Tyson Meyeraan elected to Council (578 votes, 2-year term)
• Approved advertising for custodian position for city hall, library and senior center (5-0)
• Deferred cannabis ordinance to Murray County; clerk to confirm whether city can opt out later

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss a streetscape concept plan, including a parcel purchase for a pocket park and SCDP application funds. The body will also review the 2024 fee schedule, cannabis ordinances, and tax assessments.

• Streetscape concept plan, budget approval, and pocket park parcel purchase
• October 2024 bills totaling $208,431.03
• Tornado siren at 7 Mile Park costing $3,101.55
• Review of 2024 fee schedule and 2024 tax assessments
• Discussion of cannabis sample ordinance

The council approved the SCDP/Streetscapes concept plan and budget, committed $57,000 in leveraged funds, and authorized the $10,000 purchase of a vacant parcel for expanded seating. It also approved several operational items, including a pond alarm system, a trench box, and a counter offer for two Wood Duck lots.

• Approved SCDP/Streetscapes concept plan and budget (5-0)
• Approved $57,000 as committed funds for SCDP (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 purchase of vacant parcel for expanded seating (5-0)
• Approved $2,821.74 OmniBeacon pond alarm system (5-0)
• Approved $8,056.88 trench box quote (5-0)
• Approved $3,101.55 grant invoice paid from Cable TV funds (5-0)
• Approved counter offer of $25,000 for Wood Duck Lots 10 & 11 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 tax assessments for delinquent utility bills (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting addressed two items: the sale of a plow truck and a review of health insurance options with attached comparison rates. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting adjourned after discussion.

• Sale of plow truck (no sale price or terms provided)
• Review of health insurance with attached comparison rates and MN PEIP 2025 info

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on October 21, 2024, and voted 5-0 to sell the city's extra plow truck at the next auction with no reserve. The council also received an update on health insurance: the city is in Year 2 of a 2-year commitment with MN PEIP, and the clerk will complete 2025 group enrollment with MN PEIP. The recorded increase is about 12.5%, which staff said would put the levy at 8.01%, possibly lower at 6.31% depending on one employee's family versus single coverage choice. No vote on insurance was recorded.

• Approved selling the extra plow truck at the next auction with no reserve (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:13 pm (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will discuss and possibly approve the Small Cities Development Program action plan, preliminary budgets, and a slum and blight resolution for Streetscapes. Other items include a liquor license application for Julie's Place (The Duck Pond), fire department personnel changes (recommended hiring of Philip Duerr and resignation of Shawn Ethridge), and a building permit for a driveway addition. The consent agenda includes September meeting minutes and bills totaling $317,040.67.

• Small Cities Development Program action plan, preliminary budgets (with/without rental), conflict of interest, and citizen participation plan
• Resolution 2024-02 declaring slum and blight for Streetscapes area
• Liquor license application for Julie's Place (The Duck Pond)
• Fire department: recommend hiring Philip Duerr; resignation of Shawn Ethridge effective 10/01/2024
• Building permit for Mark Bartosh driveway addition

The council voted 4-0 to proceed with the Small Cities Development grant application, focusing on owner-occupied housing and streetscapes. They also approved a liquor license for The Duck Pond, hired Philip Duerr for the fire department, and accepted a $317,040.67 bill payment. A motion to keep monetary limits on municipal tort liability was also passed.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Sept 2024 bills of $317,040.67 (4-0)
• Approved application for Small Cities Development grant for owner-occupied/streetscapes (4-0)
• Approved Citizen Participation Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 Slum and Blight and streetscapes map (4-0)
• Approved hiring Philip Duerr for fire department (4-0)
• Approved liquor license for Patrick Gordon/The Duck Pond (4-0)
• Voted not to waive monetary limits on municipal tort liability (4-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting covers four main items: prepayment for a Rosenbauer fire truck chassis, purchase of a plow truck from Boyer Trucks, allocation of ARPA funds based on a wish list, and a streetscape planning proposal from SEH. The council may vote on these items during the meeting.

• Prepayment for Rosenbauer fire truck chassis (invoice attached)
• Purchase of plow truck from Boyer Trucks
• ARPA fund allocation per wish list
• SEH streetscape planning proposal
• Motion to adjourn passed 5-0

The Fulda City Council unanimously approved three items: a prepayment for the fire truck chassis from Rosenbauer, up to $65,000 for a 2007 Sterling plow truck from Boyer Trucks, and a contract with SEH for a streetscape concept plan not to exceed $7,200. All motions passed 5-0. The council agreed not to seek grant reimbursement for the fire truck prepayment to avoid a bonding cost, and will use truck fund savings for that payment.

• Approved prepayment for fire truck chassis from Rosenbauer (5-0)
• Approved up to $65,000 for 2007 Sterling plow truck from Boyer Trucks using ARPA funds and equipment budget (5-0)
• Approved SEH engineering services contract for streetscape concept plan, not to exceed $7,200 (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is discussing an agreement with SEH for streetscape planning services, authorizing the purchase of a new snow blower for $3,000, considering the use of ARPA funds for a snow plow from Glencoe Auction, and reviewing the preliminary 2025 budget.

• SEH agreement for streetscape grant planning services
• Purchase of snow blower from C&B for $3,000
• Use of ARPA funds for snow plow from Glencoe Auction
• Preliminary 2025 budget review

The Council approved a preliminary 2025 budget with a levy not to exceed 10%. It also authorized the purchase of a new snow blower and a bid for a plow truck using ARPA funds. A decision on a streetscapes grant engineering proposal was tabled.

• Approved 2025 preliminary budget not to exceed 10% (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new snow blower from C & B for $3,000 (5-0)
• Approved bid up to $60,000 plus 10% buyer premium for Glencoe auction snow plow (5-0)
• Tabled SEH streetscapes grant engineering proposal (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider consent agenda items including August bills of $142,035.74, receive a presentation from the Fulda Area Lakes Association, and discuss unfinished business on ARPA fund requests and hydrant painting. Under new business, council will review building permits for three properties. Department reports include a 2025 budget update, FEMA matters, and a police radar unit needing replacement due to failed certification.

• Consent agenda: August bills totaling $142,035.74 and August 5 meeting minutes
• Unfinished business: ARPA fund requests (attachments provided)
• Unfinished business: hydrant painting
• Police report: radar unit in Lexie’s vehicle failed recertification; replacement quote attached (Stalker radar)
• New business: building permits for Arland Moger, Eldon Getting (addition, deck, garage, driveway), and Delano Dorpinghaus (driveway, concrete pad)

The Fulda City Council approved the consent agenda (August minutes and $142,035.74 in bills), authorized hydrant painting, purchased heavy coats/rain gear and trash pumps for the street department, approved a new police radar, and authorized a fire department grant application. Building permits for three properties were also approved. No action was taken on the Fulda Area Lakes Association presentation or the fire department building committee's possible third stall.

• Approved consent agenda incl. $142,035.74 bills (4-0)
• Approved hydrant painting (4-0)
• Approved purchase of heavy coats/rain gear for new employees (4-0)
• Approved purchase of trash pumps (4-0)
• Approved $3,169.55 police radar from public safety funds (4-0)
• Authorized grant application for 805 tanker replacement (4-0)
• Approved building permits for Moger, Getting, Dorphinghaus (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing quotes for new ambulance pagers and a proposed hourly rate increase for mutual aid firefighters. The body is also discussing ARPA funds, building permits, and the upcoming fall citywide cleanup.

• Ambulance pager purchase quotes: Alpha Wireless ($11,280) and Two Way Solutions ($12,624)
• Proposed increase of additional firefighter hourly rate from $17.50 to $25.00
• July 2024 bills totaling $135,682.04
• Fall citywide cleanup scheduled for September 17 (appliances) and September 18 (all other)
• Building permits for Elden Getting, Lee Meinders, Valerie Chapman, and Vicki Canfield

The Fulda City Council approved the purchase of 24 new ambulance pagers for $11,280 using public safety aid funds and/or possible grant money. They also approved the updated regional mutual aid agreement, the fall citywide cleanup dates, a gambling permit for Pheasants Forever, and several building permits. The ARPA funds discussion was tabled pending more information on a generator.

• Approved $11,280 for 24 Minitor VII pagers (5-0)
• Approved updated regional mutual aid agreement (5-0)
• Approved September 17-18 for fall citywide cleanup (5-0)
• Approved gambling permit for Pheasants Forever banquet on Sept 21 (5-0)
• Approved building permits for V. Canfield, V. Chapman, L. Meinders (5-0)
• Tabled building permit for E. Getting pending revised permit
• Tabled ARPA funds wish list pending generator details

Special Council Meeting

The council met to review development services information presented by Jessica Foley from Developmental Services Inc. The presentation included SCDP program documents, grant application timelines, and Section 8 income limits.

• SCDP Program Package and grant application timeline
• Section 8 income limits and fair market rents
• Grant Application Service Agreement

The Council decided to pursue a Small Cities Development Program grant through Developmental Services Inc. (DSI). This program provides funding for home rehabilitation, commercial exterior repairs, and public infrastructure projects.

• Approved proceeding with interest survey for housing, commercial, and infrastructure/streetscapes (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign application service agreement with DSI (4-0)
• Approved using current SCDP savings for grant fees payable to DSI (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider June 2024 bills totaling $203,065.68 and several building permits. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Small Cities Development Program and equipment quotes for fire and police departments.

• Approval of June 2024 bills totaling $203,065.68
• Building permit reviews for a deck replacement, kennel, and driveway
• Information on the Small Cities Development Program
• Quotes for police/ambulance furnace and air units
• Wildland boot quote for the fire department

The Fulda City Council approved its consent agenda, including June 2024 bills totaling $203,065.68 and minutes from three prior meetings. It approved VEBA contributions and a $300 clothing allowance for two new public works employees, new office computers and dual monitors using ARPA funds, and wildland boots for a fire department member. The council also approved a Bingo permit for the Currie Boosters at the Fulda Legion and three building permits, and tabled quotes for furnace and air conditioner replacement at the police/ambulance building until August. A state of emergency for the June flooding had been signed June 23, 2024, and no action was taken on a Murray County Fair sponsorship request.

• Approved consent agenda: June 2024 bills of $203,065.68 and minutes of June 3, June 5, and June 17 meetings (3-0)
• Approved VEBA contribution and $300 clothing allowance for two new public works employees (3-0)
• Approved new office computers and dual monitors using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved wildland boots for a fire department member using turnout gear funds (3-0)
• Approved Bingo permit for Currie Boosters at the Fulda Legion (5-0)
• Approved building permits for R. Ommen (deck replacement), R. Carson (kennel), and T. Lang (driveway) (3-0)
• Tabled police/ambulance furnace and air conditioner quotes to the August meeting
• No action taken on Murray County Fair sponsorship funding request

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to address employment versus contract for people services. The provided record contains no details on the discussion or decisions made for this item. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm.

• Discussion of employment versus contract for people services

The Council approved terms for a release agreement with People Service. The agreement allows the City to hire prior to 12 months post-termination in exchange for a $3,900 payment.

• Approved terms of release agreement with People Service (4-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on June 5, 2024, to consider staffing for the city's public works department. The agenda listed one item regarding the hiring of a Public Works II Supervisor. The council adjourned at 6:14 p.m. after reviewing the position.

• Agenda item on hiring a Public Works II supervisor
• Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor C. Ouellette
• Adjournment motion carried with a 5-0 vote
• City Clerk J. Burchill attended as staff

The City Council met to review applicants for public works positions. The council approved the hiring of one supervisor and two staff members.

• Approved hiring Jesse Rucktaeschel as Public Works Supervisor at Step G (5-0)
• Approved hiring Aron Hulstein and Travis Kramer for Public Works II positions (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review an architect proposal regarding the expansion of City Hall and the Fire Station. The agenda also includes reviewing May 2024 bills totaling $152,147.88 and discussing new city policies.

• SEH Architect proposal for City Hall and Fire Station expansion
• May 2024 bills totaling $152,147.88
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Fulda Lions Club
• New nondiscrimination and language access policies
• Building permits for sheds and a T & C Golf addition

The City Council approved several building permits and a temporary liquor license for the Lions Club. The council also authorized the purchase of a laptop and equipment for the ambulance using public safety aid money and adopted new nondiscrimination and accessibility policies.

• Approved May bills totaling $152,147.88 (5-0)
• Approved ambulance stairchair bracket ($522.19) and battery ($184.29) from public safety aid (5-0)
• Approved ambulance laptop and setup costs ($750-800 plus $150) from public safety aid (5-0)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Fulda Lions Club (5-0)
• Approved nondiscrimination, disability accommodations, and language access policies (5-0)
• Approved building permits for D. Bos, D. Dardis, T & C Golf, and M. Hernandez (5-0)
• Approved donation of a new dock from Jim Malters

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to conduct interviews for public works positions. Three interviews were scheduled at 5:00, 5:15, and 5:30 pm, and the meeting adjourned at 5:44 pm. No decisions or discussions beyond the interviews are recorded on the agenda.

• Three public works interviews scheduled at 5:00, 5:15, and 5:30 pm
• Meeting adjourned at 5:44 pm
• All five council members voted to adjourn

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to interview three candidates for Public Works positions. No action was taken regarding the candidates during the meeting. The council adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Interviewed three candidates for Public Works positions (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Public Works II position. Two interviews were scheduled, and the meeting adjourned after the interviews were completed.

• Two interviews for Public Works II position
• Meeting adjourned at 5:42 pm

The council held interviews with two candidates for a Public Works II position. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during the meeting.

• Public Works II interviews completed; no action taken

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation from Red Rock Rural Water and to consider a building permit for a fence. The meeting included discussion of these two items before adjourning. No votes were taken on the agenda items themselves, only on adjournment.

• Red Rock Rural Water presentation by Dominic Jones
• Building permit for Christina Keovilay - fence
• Meeting adjourned at 6:16 pm with 4-0 vote

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on May 14, 2024. The council approved a building permit for a fence at C. Keovilay's property on a 4-0 vote. The council also heard a presentation from DGR Engineering and Red Rock Rural Water about options for bringing rural water to Fulda, with a cost estimate of $5,000,000 including an upsize option; no action was taken and discussion will continue. The meeting adjourned at 6:16 pm.

• Approved building permit for C. Keovilay - fence (4-0)
• No action taken on rural water options; discussion will continue
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 pm (4-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting primarily to review the 2023 audit. No decisions or votes were taken on the audit itself. The meeting was adjourned after the review.

• 2023 audit review

The Fulda City Council reviewed the 2023 audit, which received a clean opinion. The council voted unanimously to move funds from the 2013 Water Revenue Construction fund to cover a bond payment and to transfer $6,373 in excess funds to Capital Outlay for a Tax Abate Bond payment. The preliminary 2023 audit was also approved.

• Approved moving funds from 2013A Water Revenue Bond payment (5-0)
• Approved moving $6,373 excess to Capital Outlay for Tax Abate Bond payment (5-0)
• Approved 2023 preliminary audit as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes April bills of $120,415.04 and several meeting minutes. Under new business, the council will review building permits for a fence, covered porch, addition, and shed. They will also discuss fire hydrant painting, receive a report from a Murray County Commissioner, and address public works staffing vacancies.

• Consent agenda: April 2024 bills $120,415.04
• Building permits: Christina Keovilay (fence), Jim & Sue Beeck (covered porch), Leslie Speckmieir (addition), Mark Bartosh (shed)
• Fire hydrant painting discussion
• Public works supervisor and Public Works II positions open
• Incident command training notice

The City Council approved $120,415.04 in April bills and authorized hiring for two public works positions. The council also approved several residential building permits and a quote for fire hydrant replacement.

• Approved April bills totaling $120,415.04 (5-0)
• Confirmed resignation of Doug Tielser (5-0)
• Approved advertising for Public Works Supervisor for two weeks (5-0)
• Approved advertising for Public Works II position for two weeks (5-0)
• Increased part-time lawn mowing pay to $15/hour (5-0)
• Approved fire hydrant replacement quote from Justin Ahlers for under $2,500 (5-0)
• Approved building permits for Jim & Sue Beeck, Leslie Speckmier, Mark Bartosh, and H. Appel (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a building permit for Terry Nelson, a land split request from Fulda Schools to Jerry and Cindy Steiner, a National Day of Prayer proclamation, and public works job descriptions. The meeting also includes discussion of rural water matters.

• Building permit for Terry Nelson (garage)
• Land split request: Fulda Schools to Jerry/Cindy Steiner
• National Day of Prayer proclamation
• Part-time weekend/treatment plant job description
• Public Works II and Public Works Supervisor job descriptions

The council approved a land split for the Fulda School District and a revised garage building permit. A proclamation for the National Day of Prayer was also approved. Discussions regarding public works staffing and rural water were held but no decisions were made.

• Approved revised building permit for a garage from Terry Nelson (5-0)
• Approved land split of Fulda School District for sale to Jerry/Cindy Steiner (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for the National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2024 (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting was held solely for the Board of Appeal and Equalization, a property tax appeal process. The council heard from assessors and others present, then adjourned without taking any other action.

• Board of Appeal and Equalization hearing
• Attendees included County Assessor Chad Benda and local assessors

The Board of Appeal and Equalization reviewed market values and homestead exclusions. The council voted to reduce the valuations of three specific parcels and referred one parcel to the County Board.

• Reduced valuation of parcel #25-110-0070 from $204,000 to $201,700 (5-0)
• Reduced valuation of parcel #25-156-0120 from $353,000 to $333,200 (5-0)
• Reduced valuation of parcel #25-140-0610 from $378,000 to $344,600 (5-0)
• Maintained valuation for parcel #25-180-0060 and referred to County Board (4-0-1)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting was postponed because a quorum was not met. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 30 at 5:00 pm. The agenda includes a building permit for Terry Nelson, a land split request from the Fulda School District, and a National Day of Prayer proclamation.

• Building permit: Terry Nelson - garage
• Land split: Fulda School District to sell W1/2 Lot 4 of Pluts Addition to Jerry/Cindy Steiner
• Proclamation: May 2, 2024 National Day of Prayer

The special council meeting on Friday, April 26, 2024 was not conducted because a quorum was not met. Mayor Ouellette and Councilor Dierks were present at 7:45 am. The meeting was rescheduled for Tuesday, April 30th at 5:00 pm. No decisions were made; the listed agenda items (building permits, land split request, National Day of Prayer proclamation) were not taken up.

• Meeting not conducted — no quorum (Mayor Ouellette and Councilor Dierks present)
• Rescheduled to Tuesday, April 30 at 5:00 pm

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not met; only Mayor Ouellette and Councilor Dierks were present. The meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, April 26th at 7:45 am. The agenda items, including a building permit for Terry Nelson and a National Day of Prayer proclamation, will be taken up at the rescheduled meeting.

• Building permit application by Terry Nelson for a garage
• Proclamation for the May 2, 2024 National Day of Prayer

The meeting scheduled for April 22, 2024, was not conducted because a quorum was not met. The session was rescheduled for Friday, April 26th.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting was postponed due to severe weather. It is rescheduled for April 16 (building permits and Day of Prayer) and April 30 (public works and rural water). The agenda includes building permits, a proclamation, public works job descriptions, and rural water.

• Building permit for Terry Nelson - garage
• National Day of Prayer proclamation
• Part-time weekend/treatment plant job description
• Public Works II and Public Works Supervisor job descriptions
• Rural water discussion

The meeting was cancelled by Mayor Ouellette for safety reasons. No substantive decisions were made. Items were rescheduled for April 16th and April 30th.

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will vote on the consent agenda, including March bills of $124,490.79, and discuss several new business items. These include a potential ambulance billing contract, the Fire Relief Association, and a city-wide cleanup scheduled for May 21-22. The council will also review building permits for four local projects and a letter from Murray County Environmental Services.

• Approve March 2024 bills totaling $124,490.79
• Consider ambulance billing contract (attachment provided)
• Discuss Fire Relief Association
• City-wide cleanup: appliances May 21, misc May 22
• Building permits: Paplow deck/driveway, Ryan concrete pad/pergola, Fulda Lumber concrete, Nelson garage

The City Council approved several infrastructure and administrative items, including a new fire hydrant and a pension increase for the Fire Relief Association. The council also authorized an ambulance billing contract and set dates for a citywide cleanup.

• Approved March 2024 bills totaling $124,490.79 (5-0)
• Approved installation of a new fire hydrant costing $7,400 before installation (5-0)
• Approved appointments of EDA officers (5-0)
• Approved fire pension increase from $1,750 to $2,000 (5-0)
• Approved ambulance billing contract with EMS/MC (5-0)
• Approved citywide cleanup dates for May 21 and May 22 (5-0)
• Approved building permits for D. Paplow, F. Ryan, and Fulda Lumber (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to discuss a workforce housing development program grant, along with routine items like bills, permits, and licenses. They will also hear department reports and consider several quotes for equipment and repairs.

• Workforce Housing Development Program grant application with SW MN Housing Partnership
• February 2024 bills totaling $204,669.24
• Taser quotes (3) for police department
• Bingo permit application from Fulda Area Community Club
• Liquor license renewals for Julie's Place, Antonio's, American Legion, Town & Country, Graff's Liquor

The City Council approved several equipment purchases for police and ambulance services, authorized repairs to a city well, and approved multiple building and liquor permits. The council also agreed to seek a new ambulance billing contract and provide letters of support for grant applications.

• Approved $4,328 for police tasers using a $1,800 donation and public safety aid (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a powered stair chair for ambulance ($9,000-$10,000) pending demo (5-0)
• Authorized $3,000 for repairs and conduit for Well 9 (5-0)
• Approved February 2024 bills totaling $204,669.24 (5-0)
• Approved moving forward with a contract review for EMS/MC ambulance billing (5-0)
• Increased weekend call compensation to 2.5 hours a day at time and half (5-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Antonio's, American Legion, Julie's Place, Town & County Golf, and Graff's (5-0)
• Approved building permits for E. Mailander, G. Hopper, M. Hernandez, and R. Loera (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving January bills of $264,529.18 and meeting minutes, plus receiving department reports. They will also consider new business items such as a mosquito control contract, a town and county gambling permit, a fire department washer/dryer extractor, a fire relief association raffle, and a building permit for a deck repair.

• January 2024 bills totaling $264,529.18
• Fire department officer recommendations: Chief David Baumhoefner, 1st Asst Chief Ted Dierks, 2nd Asst Chief Brian Ackerman, Secretary Mike Milbrath
• Turnout gear request with quote from Boomgaarden
• Town & County gambling permit application
• Building permit for Joe Grandgeorge - deck repair/replace

The Fulda City Council approved its January 2024 bills totaling $264,529.18, along with the January 2 regular meeting minutes and January 8 special meeting minutes on ESST. The council also approved using ARPA funds to buy a shop computer (about $800 plus $100-$150 setup) and a manhole cover lift (about $2,000), and approved a new allocation of remaining Barr funds. Several other routine items passed unanimously, including a gambling permit, a raffle permit, a building permit, and fire department officer recommendations.

• Approved January 2024 bills of $264,529.18 (5-0)
• Approved January 2, 2024 council minutes and January 8, 2024 special ESST meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved purchase of shop computer and manhole cover lift using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved new allocation of Barr funds: $4,000 Trail Group, $4,000 Lake Group, $4,902.54 Ambulance, $4,902.54 Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved ADA door opener at the Senior Center (5-0)
• Approved placing the Durango on auction with a $4,500 reserve (4-0, Meyeraan abstained)
• Approved Town & Country Gambling Permit (5-0)
• Approved Fulda Fire Relief Association raffle permit (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to review the current Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) policy against an option that would not frontload 80 hours for employees at or near maximum accrual, instead allowing accumulation over 18 pay periods up to 48 hours. No formal action was taken on the policy; the meeting adjourned after discussion.

• Reviewed personnel policy revision to Section 8 (sick time)
• Discussed ESST option: no frontloading 80 hours, allow accumulation over 18 pay periods to 48 hours

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on January 8, 2024, and approved changes to Section 8 of the personnel policy covering ESST (earned sick and safe time). Under the approved option, employees accumulate 1 hour of ESST per 30 hours worked, with a maximum of 48 hours earned per year and 960 hours still the maximum for sick time; severance pays out 20% of sick/ESST up to 960 hours for employees who leave after 20 years in good standing. The council also reached consensus that a phone call does not qualify for callout pay. The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

• Approved ESST accrual of 1 hour per 30 hours worked and revised Section 8 of the personnel policy (5-0)
• Consensus: a phone call does not qualify for callout pay under the personnel policy
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:07 p.m. (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to approve routine items, hear department reports, and act on several policy and financial matters. Key decisions include a proposed 2024 fee schedule, a personnel policy change on sick time, and a cost-of-living adjustment proposal. The council will also consider a rate adjustment from Bluepeak and annual designations.

• December 2023 bills totaling $275,249.75
• 2024 Fee Schedule (Ordinance 255)
• Personnel Policy Section 8 - Sick Time
• 2024 Cost of Living proposal
• Bluepeak rate adjustment

The City Council approved a 3.5% cost of living adjustment and split $59,558 in Public Safety Aid equally among fire, ambulance, and police departments. Other actions included updating the sick time policy and approving the 2024 Fee Schedule.

• Approved 3.5% cost of living adjustment (5-0)
• Approved splitting $59,558 Public Safety Aid evenly between fire, ambulance, and police (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Fee Schedule and opening a new Infrastructure Improvement Fee bank account (5-0)
• Approved revised Section 8 sick time policy adding 960-hour maximum (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-01 Annual Designations (5-0)
• Approved .50 raise for J. Rucktaeschel for Class C water license (5-0)
• Approved building permit for M. Barritt addition (5-0)
• Approved pay equity point adjustment for J. Rucktaeschel (5-0)