Fulda public meetings in 2025

Special Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss a rezoning request for a worship center and a Small Cities Development Grant agreement. Members will review a 2025 budget revision and the 2026 budget levy. The meeting also includes discussions on street equipment financing and fire/ambulance township rates.

• Request to rezone 5.69 acres from agricultural to residential for a worship center
• Proposed 2025 budget revision to move $10,000 from police new hire funds to the General Fund
• 2026 budget levy set at $550,875 for General fund and $66,000 for Library (8.53% increase)
• Small Cities Development Grant agreement (CDAP-24-0035-O-FY25-GCA)
• Fire/Ambulance township rates of $250 per section for Fire and $50 per section for Ambulance

The council approved several items, including rezoning 6.59 acres to residential, a Small Cities Development grant, and a purchase of a Kabota skid loader for $72749. It also voted to keep $10,000 for a police hire in the general fund and adopted the 2026 budget with a 7.5% levy increase totaling $611,050. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 6.59 acres from agricultural to residential (5-0)
• Approved Small Cities Development grant agreement (motion carried)
• Approved not transferring $10,000 for police new hire, moving it to General Fund (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Kabota skid loader for $72749 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 budget with 7.5% increase: General Levy $545,050, Library Levy $66,000, total $611,050 (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider a budget amendment to move $36,448 from Capital Outlay to Tax Abatement and review the 2026 Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, department reports, and a special meeting scheduled for December 15.

• Approve 2025 budget change moving $36,448 to Tax Abatement 2018A
• Review 2026 Fee Schedule
• Approve November 2025 bills totaling $466,108.70
• Approve 2 ice rescue suits using $250 donation and Public Safety Funds
• Approve liquor license for 507 Burger and Pizza Co

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on December 1, 2025, but adjourned after one minute. No motions, ordinances, or contracts were considered. The agenda noted the current 2026 levy of $616,875 (city $550,875, library $66,000) at an 8.53% rate.

• Current 2026 levy: $616,875 total ($550,875 city, $66,000 library) at 8.53%

Council members moved to adjourn the special meeting; the motion was carried with five ayes and zero nays. A hearing on the proposed 2026 tax levy of $616,875, an 8.53% increase, was held with no public comments. No decision on the levy was recorded.

• Adjourned special council meeting (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council met to discuss a broadband line extension program and 2026 health and dental insurance options. The meeting also addressed a building permit and EMS emergency aid.

• Broadband line extension program presentation by Finley Engineering
• Building permit for Barbara Fear regarding a shed
• 2026 health and dental insurance compensation and AFLAC options
• EMS emergency aid

The council voted unanimously to change the city’s health insurance provider to Blue Cross starting Jan. 1, 2026. It also approved a letter of support for a broadband grant, a building permit for B. Fear‑shed, and a $500 pay increase for ambulance officers for 2025.

• Approved letter of support for MN DEED broadband grant (4‑0‑0)
• Approved building permit for B. Fear‑shed (motion carried)
• Changed city health insurance to Blue Cross effective Jan. 1 2026 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved $500 additional pay for ambulance officers for 2025 (4‑0‑0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider Resolution 2025-15, which authorizes the issuance, sale and delivery of a $2,1000,000 GO Utility Rev Bond Series 2025B. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025 fee schedule, discussion of 2025 special assessments, and approval of several building permits for sheds, a deck, and a fence. Additional items cover fire hall project funding and ambulance budget updates.

• Resolution 2025-15 authorizing issuance of $2,1000,000 GO Utility Rev Bond Series 2025B
• Review and possible update of the 2025 fee schedule
• Presentation of 2025 special assessments
• Approval of building permits for sheds (Bruce Beeck, Jim & Sue Beeck), a deck and shed (Sharlotte Jass), a shed with concrete pad (Steven Verdugt), and a fence (Travis Kramer)
• Fire Hall Project Funding attachment

The council authorized a $2,100,000 utility bond to fund the CSAH2 loan and approved the purchase of a 2007 jetter for $44,500. It also changed city savings accounts to money‑market accounts, removed a former signer, and raised ambulance on‑call and call‑out pay rates. Additional approvals included a youth‑wrestling raffle gambling application, special assessments, and several building permits.

• Approved Resolution 2025-15 authorizing $2,100,000 utility bond (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2007 jetter for $44,500 (5-0)
• Approved change of savings accounts to money‑market and removal of P. Kenney (5-0)
• Approved increase of ambulance on‑call pay to $3.75/hr and call‑out pay to $17.66 (motion carried; two abstentions)
• Approved gambling application for Fulda‑Murray County Central Youth Wrestling raffle (5-0)
• Approved special assessments 2025 (5-0)
• Approved building permits for sheds, fence, and deck (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The special council meeting on October 22, 2025 will include an infrastructure presentation by the House of Representatives Bus Tour Committee. The presentation will be accompanied by a bonding tour slideshow attachment. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Infrastructure presentation by House of Representatives Bus Tour Committee
• Bonding tour slideshow attachment (25-10-21_Fulda_Bonding_Tour_Slidesh ow.pptx)

The meeting featured a welcome by Mayor Brown, a presentation on infrastructure needs by Bollig Engineering, and introductions of staff and council members. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The council adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Special Council Meeting

The Council held a special meeting to review options regarding diesel equipment. The record includes costs for a new diesel unit, repairs to existing equipment, and a surplus auction reserve.

• New diesel equipment cost: $130,000
• Repair costs for existing equipment: $50,000
• 2007 Diesel: $60,000
• Surplus auction reserve: $65,000

The council adjourned the special meeting at 8:31 am after a motion carried 4‑0. A motion to purchase a 2007 diesel jetter for $60,000 was moved but failed because no second was received. Public Works staff will keep looking for repair options and other jetters and report back at the November 3 meeting.

• Adjourn meeting at 8:31 am (motion carried 4‑0)
• Purchase 2007 diesel jetter for $60,000 motion failed (no second)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider several new‑business items, including a request to move a cannon, a land‑split proposal for the Baerenwald area, and a municipal tort‑liability waiver. The council will also assess the proposed 2026‑2027 contract and review building permit applications for a concrete project and a shed. Items on the consent agenda will be approved by a single motion unless a member requests separate discussion. The meeting will end with an adjournment.

• Assessing Contract 2026‑2027 (review of upcoming contract)
• Municipal Tort Liability waiver (Liability Coverage Waiver Form)
• Land split request for Baerenwald (attachments doc20251006085558.pdf, doc20251003125331.pdf)
• Cannon request to move 7 (listed as CANNON - REQUEST TO MOVE7.)
• Building permits: Nick Feit – concrete; Tyler Paplow – shed

The council approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included September bills totaling $370,703.55. It approved a land split of the property at 316 8th Street NE into two parcels. The council also voted not to waive municipal tort liability limits and approved the 2026‑2027 assessing contract.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $370,703.55 September bills (5-0)
• Approved land split at 316 8th Street NE into two parcels (5-0)
• Voted not to waive municipal tort liability limits (5-0)
• Approved 2026‑2027 assessing contract with Erik Skogquist (5-0)
• Approved city equipment use policy for controlled burns (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council met to discuss the 2026 preliminary budget and various equipment needs. The body reviewed a joint powers agreement and a tobacco license application. Decisions were considered regarding street maintenance and emergency medical supplies.

• Resolution 2025-14 adopting a Joint Powers Agreement
• Purchase of a snow pusher for street asphalt road work
• Purchase of a new or used trailer
• Purchase of Pulse Ox and CPR masks using Emergency EMS Funds
• Tobacco license application for West Coast Vibes

The council adopted the 2026 preliminary budget, raising the general levy by 8.53% to $550,875 and the library levy to $66,000. It approved the purchase of a new $8,700 trailer, a snow‑pusher estimated at $2,000‑$2,500, and CPR pocket masks and pulse oximeters costing $1,169.60 for ambulance jump kits. The council also approved Resolution 2025‑14 appointing two members to the gas franchise board and granted a tobacco license to West Coast Vibes.

• Approved 2026 preliminary budget increase 8.53% (general levy $550,875, library levy $66,000) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new trailer for $8,700 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of snow pusher estimated $2,000‑$2,500 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of CPR pocket masks and pulse oximeters for jump kits, $1,169.60 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑14 appointing Dierks and Meyeraan to gas franchise board (5-0)
• Approved tobacco license for West Coast Vibes (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It authorized a $1,600 grant‑writer fee, a $500,000 water‑fund contribution for the CSAH 2 construction bond, reissued the CSAH 2 contract for mayoral signature, and approved a $205,000 engineering task order. The council also approved bidding up to $6,000 for a trailer and extended a police officer offer to Jazmine Vega.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved payment of $1,600 grant‑writer fee from auction proceeds (5-0-0)
• Approved cash contribution of $500,000 from water fund for CSAH 2 bond (5-0-0)
• Approved reissuance of CSAH 2 contract for Mayor to sign (5-0-0)
• Approved Task Order 8 for $205,000 additional engineering costs (5-0-0)
• Approved bid on trailer up to $6,000 (5-0-0)
• Approved extension of police officer offer to Jazmine Vega (5-0-0)

Special Council Meeting

The council voted 5-0 to award the Fulda CSAH 2 Infrastructure Improvements Project to Hulstein Excavating Inc. for up to $1,750,212.50. They also approved a three‑year service contract with Tyler Electric for three Generac generators at a total cost of $1,155. The council approved a revised building permit for Lopez Chavez’s front deck and concrete pad. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 pm.

• Award CSAH 2 Infrastructure Improvements Project to Hulstein Excavating Inc. up to $1,750,212.50 (5‑0)
• Approve three‑year Generac service contract with Tyler Electric for $1,155 (5‑0)
• Approve revised building permit for Lopez Chavez front deck and concrete pad (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:29 pm (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council unanimously approved a contract with Buysse Roofing to repair the fire hall roof. It also adopted the Facilities Plan, approved the sale of Lot 7 in the Wood Duck Addition, and authorized several building permits. Additional actions included designating the Wheel Herald as the city newspaper and granting an exempt permit for the Pheasants Forever raffle.

• Approved agenda addition of Pheasants Forever gambling permit (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 2025 bills totaling $2,598,817.55 (5-0)
• Adopted Facilities Plan (Resolution 2025-11) (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 7, Block 2, Wood Duck Addition (Resolution 2025-12) (5-0)
• Approved fire hall roof repair contract with Buysse Roofing (5-0)
• Designated Wheel Herald as the city newspaper (5-0)
• Approved building permits for listed residents (5-0)
• Approved LG220 Exempt Permit for Pheasants Forever raffle (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The council voted to move forward with background checks on two police officer applicants. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m., which passed unanimously, 5-0.

• Approved backgrounding two police officer applicants (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The special council meeting was held on July 8, 2025. Police Chief Gass reported that three candidates were interviewed. The council set a follow‑up meeting for July 14 at 5:00 pm to discuss a potential police hiring offer. No votes were recorded.

• Scheduled special meeting for July 14 at 5:00 pm to discuss potential police hiring

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering $697,813.29 in June bills. It authorized Bollig Engineering to solicit bids for the CSAH 2 infrastructure improvements and approved several operational items including a step increase for the public works supervisor, a fire boots purchase, a revised sheriff contract, 4M membership, and a lot purchase. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering $697,813.29 June bills (5-0)
• Authorized Bollig Engineering to bid CSAH 2 infrastructure improvements (5-0)
• Approved step increase of $0.50/hour retroactive to July 1 for public works supervisor (5-0)
• Approved fire department structural boots quote from Jefferson Fire using turnout gear savings (5-0)
• Approved revised Murray County Sheriff contract with billing in ¼‑hour increments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑10 authorizing 4M membership (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Wood Duck Lot 6, Block 2 for $12,500 (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The special council meeting was called to order at 3:15 pm. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Dierks, seconded by Witzel, and carried unanimously (5‑0). The meeting adjourned at 3:47 pm.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Work Session

The council received a presentation from Bollig Engineering on a $65.8 million project that excludes a water tower, treatment plant, and ponds. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the work session. The city will schedule a public hearing if PFA financing is pursued, and staff will coordinate the hearing date.

Special Council Meeting

The council voted 5‑0 to approve a $10,600 quote to replace the furnace and air unit at the ambulance/police building, using EMS Emergency Funds and Public Safety Aid. They also approved the purchase of 20 new EMT jump kits for $2,774.82, funded by EMS Emergency Funds. A building permit for a front porch addition and deck replacement was approved with a 5‑0 vote. Council members will develop a policy on fire department vehicle use.

• Approved $10,600 ambulance/police building furnace and air unit replacement (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 20 EMT jump kits for $2,774.82 (5-0)
• Approved building permit for front porch addition and deck work (5-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council voted unanimously to write off $62,037 of accounts receivable prior to 2022 and to move the $36,448 budget excess to capital outlay for the tax abate bond payment. It also approved pay rates for a part‑time officer and increased the interim police chief’s hourly wage, and gave final approval for a temporary liquor license and several building permits.

• Approved write‑off of $62,037 accounts receivable (5‑0)
• Moved $36,448 excess to Capital Outlay for tax abate bond (5‑0)
• Approved part‑time officer Steinle pay at $29.97/hour (5‑0)
• Increased interim police chief Gass pay by $3.15/hour (5‑0)
• Approved Fulda Lions Club temporary on‑sale liquor license (5‑0)
• Approved building permits for fence, deck, and chicken coop (5‑0)

Special Council Meeting

The council formally acknowledged Police Chief Paul Kenney's resignation and denied his request to increase his sick‑time payout. City Clerk Julie Burchill was tasked with drafting a county coverage contract for the next County Commissioner meeting. Officer A. Gass was appointed Interim Police Chief effective June 1, 2025. Part‑time law‑enforcement pay decisions were tabled until the June 2 pay meeting.

• Acknowledged Police Chief Paul Kenney's resignation (5-0)
• Denied Chief Kenney's request to raise sick‑time payout to 50% (5-0)
• Assigned City Clerk Julie Burchill to draft and submit county coverage contract
• Appointed Officer A. Gass as Interim Police Chief effective June 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled part‑time law‑enforcement pay decisions until June 2 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:15 pm (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council approved the sale of parcel 25-026-0270 to Roger Zins for $7,500. It also authorized the purchase of a fire truck flatbed for $3,900 and the auction of an older fire truck. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution 2025-08 to issue the Temp GO Bond Series 2025A.

• Approved sale of parcel 25-026-0270 to R. Zins for $7,500 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of flatbed truck for $3,900 using donation and public safety funds (5-0)
• Approved auction of the 1975 fire truck (5-0)
• Approved Temp GO Bond Series 2025A via Resolution 2025-08 (5-0)
• Approved use of Bollig smart manhole covers for two years (5-0)
• Placed water‑meter task order on hold pending more information (no vote recorded)
• Approved Geotek for soil boring on CSAH 2 and Phase 1 projects (5-0)
• Approved multiple building permits including garages, decks, fences, and driveway (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The council voted to lower the assessed value of parcel #25-157-0040 from $298,000 to $265,700, while leaving parcel #25-250-0120 at $253,200 unchanged. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:18 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Reduced valuation of parcel #25-157-0040 to $265,700 (5-0)
• Kept valuation of parcel #25-250-0120 at $253,200 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 p.m. (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 258, which amends Ordinance 113 chapters 151.28 and 151.33. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-07 to apply for funding from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 258 amending Ordinance 113 chapters 151.28 and 151.33 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07 to apply to MN Public Facilities Authority (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Work Session

The work session reviewed four videos showing different infiltration levels and one without infiltration. The council decided that only PVC pipe with no visible cracks passes the criteria; all other materials listed (clay, roots, PVC with stress cracks or breaks, T’s, Orangeburg, lack of tile) are deemed failing. Jim Brown was assigned to have the CWP Loan Proposal information ready for the May 5 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Adopted sewer lateral pass/fail criteria: only PVC without visible cracks passes; all other listed materials fail

Special Council Meeting

The council voted to advertise for a police officer, setting the application deadline for May 16. The motion was moved by Councilmember Witzel, seconded by Bray, and passed unanimously (4-0). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved advertisement for police officer position, deadline May 16 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council voted to issue a temporary general‑obligation utility revenue bond and to retain Eckberg Lammers as the city attorney. It also approved spending up to $4,000 for a fire‑rig flatbed, granted a gambling permit to the Fulda Area Community Club, and authorized concrete crushing at the city compost site. Additional routine items such as building permits and the SCDP grant administrator were also approved.

• Approved issuance of temporary general‑obligation utility revenue bonds (5‑0)
• Retained Eckberg Lammers as city attorney (5‑0)
• Approved up to $4,000 for a flat‑bed fire rig purchase (5‑0)
• Approved Fulda Area Community Club gambling permit (5‑0)
• Approved concrete crushing/relocating at city compost site (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved selection of Developmental Services Inc. as SCDP grant administrator (5‑0)
• Approved building permits for sheds, fence, and chicken coop (5‑0)
• Approved partial building permit for cement pad and driveway (5‑0)