Chatfield public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, invoices, and several donation resolutions. They will approve a street‑improvement pay request, fire department equipment purchase, and the second reading of Ordinance 484 for water and sewer operations. Additional actions include approving a $2,000 support request for the Bluff County Hiking Club, a $120 hourly truck rate for snow removal, a Transportation Management Organization contract, and the 2026 Final Tax Levy.

• Resolution 2025-85: 2026 Final Tax Levy
• $2,000 support request for Bluff County Hiking Club
• Increase truck rate for snow removal to $120 per hour
• Transportation Management Organization (TMO) MOU contract with the State of Minnesota
• Sidewalk installation work scheduled for 2026

The council approved the 2026 final tax levy, a $451,865.42 payment for the 2025 Street Improvement Project, and an $18,269.75 purchase for Division Street lift station pumps. It also adopted a $120 per hour snow‑removal truck rate, the Personnel Policy PTO accrual amendment, and the Transportation Management Organization agreements. Additional actions included adopting ordinance #484 for water and sewer operations and approving the fund transfer and closing of fund resolution. All motions passed with four votes in favor and one councilor absent.

• Approved 2026 final tax levy (Resolution 2025-85) (4-0)
• Approved $451,865.42 payment for 2025 Street Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved $18,269.75 purchase for Division Street Lift Station pumps (4-0)
• Approved snow removal truck rate increase to $120 per hour (3-0-1 abstain)
• Approved Personnel Policy PTO accrual amendment (4-0)
• Approved Transportation Management Organization MOU and contract (4-0)
• Approved ordinance #484 for water and sewer operations (4-0)
• Approved fund transfer and closing of fund (Resolution 2025-93) (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 484 regarding water and sewer operations. The body is also deciding on 2026 sidewalk installations and a solar project for public buildings.

• First reading of Ordinance 484 and Policy for Water and Sewer Operations
• Approval of 2026 sidewalk installation work
• Solar on Public Buildings Project agreements
• 2026 Maintenance Agreement with Olmsted County for CSAH 10
• Resolution 2025-83 Approving DNR Bridge Agreement

The Chatfield Common Council approved several items, including a $50,000 contribution to the school district for tennis and pickleball court upkeep. It also adopted a maintenance agreement with Olmsted County for CSAH 10, updated the volunteer ambulance personnel policy, and approved the DNR Bridge Agreement. Two items—sidewalk installation and a solar project—were tabled for future discussion.

• Approved live nativity banner in city park Dec 1‑21 (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $108,014.61 accounts payable (3‑0)
• Approved updates to Volunteer Ambulance Personnel and PERA policies (3‑0)
• Approved 2026 Maintenance Agreement with Olmsted County for CSAH 10 (3‑0)
• Approved $50,000 contribution to school district for tennis/pickleball court maintenance (2‑1)
• Approved purchase of a zero‑turn mower up to $7,000 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑81 Local Road Improvement Program (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑83 DNR Bridge Agreement (3‑0)

City Council

The Chatfield City Council will approve the minutes from the last three meetings, accounts payable, and a resolution for lawful gambling. The body will also consider a 2026 fee schedule, a maintenance agreement with Olmsted County, and a request to allow hunting on city-owned property.

• Ordinance 483 2026 Fee Schedule (Second Reading)
• Resolution 2025-78 Lawful Gambling LG220 for Chatfield Youth Sports Association
• 2026 Maintenance Agreement with Olmsted County for CSAH 10
• Approval of EMT new hire Blake Bigalk
• Permission for Hunting on County Road 10 Property owned by the City

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including minutes, accounts payable, a lawful gambling resolution, a maintenance agreement, and an EMT hire. Ordinance 483 establishing the 2026 fee schedule was adopted. A utility trailer for public works was authorized for purchase up to $11,000. The council decided to keep the existing no‑hunting policy on city‑owned County Road 10 land.

• Approved agenda as presented (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 483 2026 Fee Schedule (3‑0)
• Authorized purchase of public works utility trailer up to $11,000 (4‑0)
• Retained no‑hunting policy on city land (decision, no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider second readings of ordinances regarding sidewalks, solid waste rates, and alcohol sale hours. The body is also deciding on a new Chief of Police job description and changes to public works holiday rounds.

• Ordinance 480 - Sidewalks (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 481 - Solid Waste Rates and Billing (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 482 - Hours of sale and consumption Amendment (Second Reading)
• Chief of Police Job Description and Posting approval
• 2025 Fee Schedule (First reading, no action)

The council approved a $1,143,706.19 payment for the ongoing street improvement project. It also approved the purchase of SCADA equipment and the related change to weekend and holiday rounds. Additional actions included approving the Chief of Police job description, a PTO conversion payout, and three ordinances on sidewalks, sales hours, and solid waste rates.

• Approved $1,143,706.19 payment for street improvement project (3-0)
• Approved purchase of SCADA equipment and change to weekend/holiday rounds (3-0)
• Approved updated Chief of Police job description and posting (3-0)
• Approved PTO conversion payout authorization (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 480 (sidewalks) and authorized publication (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 482 (hours of sale and consumption) and authorized publication (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 481 (solid waste rates and billing) and authorized publication (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding sidewalks, solid waste rates and billing, and hours of sale and consumption. The body will also consider a request to reverse a fine.

• Ordinance 480 - Sidewalks (First Reading)
• Ordinance 481 - Solid Waste Rates and Billing (First Reading)
• Ordinance 482 - Hours of sale and consumption Amendment (First Reading)
• Resolution 2025-68: LG220 Application for Exempt Permit for St. Mary’s Catholic Church
• Resolution 2025-67: Close Cable Access Operations Fund and dispose of asset CC04

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the consent agenda covering prior minutes and financial items. A motion to sell the old water truck after the new truck arrives was approved unanimously. No action was taken on three ordinance first readings or the fine reversal request.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved sale of old water truck (5-0)
• No action on Ordinance 480 – Sidewalks (first reading)
• No action on Ordinance 482 – Hours of sale and consumption amendment (first reading)
• No action on Ordinance 481 – Solid waste rates and billing (first reading)
• No action on fine reversal request from Jac's Bar & Grill

City Council - No Video

The City Council will consider certifying the preliminary tax levy for taxes payable in 2026. The body is also reviewing a wastewater treatment facility resolution and a new service recognition program policy.

• Resolution 2025-65: Certifying the Preliminary Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2026
• Resolution 2025-44: Supporting design and construction of the Chatfield Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Approval of a Service Recognition Program policy recommended by the Personnel Budget Committee
• Street closure and city park use request for Fall-al-poolza on October 4, 2025
• Approval of new EMT hire Janoah Haugen

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the consent agenda, which included payments of $139,020.04, a street closure for Fall‑al‑poolza, an EMT hire, and two resolutions on wastewater design and library donations. The council also certified the preliminary tax levy for 2026 and approved a Service Recognition policy for city employees.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda approving $139,020.04 accounts payable (3-0)
• Approved Fall‑al‑poolza street closure for Oct 4, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved EMT hire Janoah Haugen (3-0)
• Approved wastewater design resolution 2025‑44 (3-0)
• Approved library donations resolution 2025‑66 (3-0)
• Certified preliminary tax levy for 2026 (resolution 2025‑65) (3-0)
• Approved Service Recognition policy (3-0)

City Council - No Sound

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding delinquent utilities assessments and consider a resolution to collect those accounts through property taxes. The body is also reviewing development agreement amendments for Hilltop III and IV and updates to the sidewalk ordinance.

• Resolution 2025-62: Authorize collection of delinquent utility accounts with property taxes
• Hilltop III and IV Development Agreement Amendment
• Resolution 2025-59: Transfer of $7,500 SE MN TMO-II Administrative Fees to Community Development Reserve Fund
• Resolution 2025-63: Increase retirement benefit level for firefighters
• Review of suggested sidewalk ordinance amendments from the Planning & Zoning Commission

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda, which included $146,519.47 of payable claims. They accepted Police Chief Shane Fox’s tentative retirement date of April 3, 2026. A resolution was approved to authorize the collection of delinquent utility accounts through property taxes, and the sidewalk ordinance discussion was tabled with a directive to draft new language. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items including $146,519.47 accounts payable (5-0)
• Accepted Police Chief Shane Fox’s retirement date of April 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Kept sidewalks in Hilltop III and IV development agreements as originally written (3-2)
• Wrote off $189.89 past‑due amount for 305 Avenue A (5-0)
• Approved resolution 2025-62 authorizing collection of delinquent utility accounts with property taxes (5-0)
• Tabled sidewalk ordinance update and directed City Attorney to draft revised language (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (5-0)

City Council - No Video

The Chatfield City Council will consider approving ambulance donations, a pay-step increase for an employee, and the purchase of mobile radios for squad vehicles. The body will also vote on a resolution to disburse funds for CCTV operations and close a capital fund.

• Resolution 2025-54 accepting ambulance donations
• Resolution 2025-49 disbursing funds for CCTV operations
• Mobile radios for squad vehicles
• Ordinance 479 Drainage of Pool Water update
• Chatfield Fire Department Retirement Plan increase

The Chatfield City Council approved a series of items on the consent agenda, adopted Ordinance 479 on pool water drainage, and authorized purchases and policy updates. It also increased the fire department retirement benefit, disbursed CCTV funds, and approved a personnel appearance policy. The council adopted Resolution 2025-58 imposing a monetary penalty on Jac's Bar for a willful liquor license violation and authorized staff to draft an ordinance amendment for earlier restaurant opening hours.

• Adopted consent agenda items including ambulance donation, pay-step increase, LG220 exempt permit, grant agreement, donation acceptance, and $267,377.47 accounts payable claims (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 479 Drainage of Pool Water (4-0)
• Approved purchase of three mobile radios for squad vehicles (4-0)
• Approved increase of fire department retirement benefit to $4,000 per year of good service (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-49 disbursing CCTV funds and closing the capital fund (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy 2.04 Appearance (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-58 sanctioning Jac's Bar for liquor license violation (4-0)
• Authorized drafting of ordinance amendment to allow restaurant openings as early as 6:00 AM (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review financing for a road project and a first reading of an updated pool water drainage ordinance. The body is also considering the establishment of water and wastewater capital reserve funds and the purchase of tasers for the police department.

• Resolution 2025-51: Financing for 2025 Mill and Overlay Project
• Resolution 2025-39: Establishment of Water & Wastewater Capital Reserve Funds
• Ordinance 479: Update to Drainage of Pool Water Ordinance
• Police Department equipment purchase for tasers
• Resolution 2025-50: Acceptance of donations for the library

The council adopted Resolution 2025-51, approving a $1,711,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction and Tax Abatement Note. It also approved a $60,000 revolving loan for Peddle Tea and Coffee and authorized the purchase of tasers for the police department. Additionally, the council accepted a bid with Rochester Sand & Gravel for the 2025 Mill & Overlay Project.

• Approved $1,711,000 GO Street reconstruction and tax abatement financing (Resolution 2025-51) (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 revolving loan to Peddle Tea and Coffee (3-0)
• Approved purchase of police tasers (3-0)
• Accepted bid and contract with Rochester Sand & Gravel for Mill & Overlay Project (Resolution 2025-49) (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $161,867.34 accounts payable claims (3-0)
• Established Water & Wastewater Capital Reserve Funds (Resolution 2025-39) (3-0)
• Accepted donations for the library (Resolution 2025-50) (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 PM (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review details for Western Days. The body will consider a staff recommendation regarding the noise ordinance and review street closure requests.

• Noise ordinance recommendation
• Street closure requests for Western Days

The council adopted Resolution 2025‑52, temporarily amending Ordinance Section 18‑2(d) to permit noises audible at 100 feet between midnight and 7 a.m., changing the previous limit of 11 p.m. The motion passed with three votes in favor and none against. No action was taken on Resolution 2025‑53, which would have allowed a liquor‑licensed establishment to serve food outside regular alcohol‑service hours. The council also noted that no additional street closures were needed.

• Approved Resolution 2025-52 noise amendment (3-0)
• No action taken on Resolution 2025-53
• Declared no additional street closures needed

City Council

The City Council will review bids for a 2025 street project and consider a contract for a new bid. The body will also discuss street closures for Western Days 2025 and the sale of an ambulance vehicle.

• Bids for 2025 Street Project
• Resolution 2025-49: Accepting a bid and entering into a contract
• Approval of $45,000 in gambling funds for Chatfield Firefighters Activity Assn
• Street closures for Western Days 2025
• Acceptance of Public Surplus auction bid for ambulance vehicle sale

The council adopted the consent agenda, which included a donation acceptance and a $45,000 use of gambling funds for the Firefighters Activity Association. Councilors approved the sale of an old ambulance for $3,200. They postponed the Mill and Overlay project contract until the next meeting and approved temporary closures on Fourth Street for Western Days.

• Adopted consent agenda (including donation acceptance and $45,000 gambling funds use) – motion carried
• Approved sale of old ambulance for $3,200 – motion carried
• Tabled acceptance of bid and contract for 2025 Mill and Overlay project – motion carried
• Approved Fourth Street closures for Western Days (Main to Twiford Thursday‑Saturday; Main to church alley Sunday) – motion carried
• Approved agenda addition of Olmsted County Maintenance Agreement – motion carried

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 2, 2025. The body is scheduled to review and approve an amended plan for the Hilltop Estates sidewalk and trail.

• Review and approval of amended Hilltop Estates Sidewalk/Trail Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting unanimously. It voted not to act on the amended Hilltop Estates sidewalk/trail map and to update the ordinance language, with four commissioners voting yes and one abstaining. The motion carried and the commission will forward a draft ordinance to the city council in August. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to not vote on amended Hilltop Estates map and to update ordinance language carried (yes: Bradt, Halvorson, Whitcomb, Aug; Broadwater abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Chatfield City Council meeting will review several items, including an offer to purchase Enterprise Drive and a municipal consent waiver. The council will also consider a lease for Durapatcher in Lanesboro, a wastewater facility plan quote, and ambulance billing proposals. Pay-step increases for two employees and resolutions to accept donations for an ambulance and the library are on the consent agenda.

• Enterprise Drive offer to purchase
• Resolution 2025-43 Municipal Consent Waiver
• Durapatcher lease – Lanesboro
• Public Works – Wastewater Facility Plan Quote
• Pay-step increase for Beth Carlson (Grade 8 Step 5) and Christy Archer (Grade 6 Step 4)

The council adopted the agenda with an added Offer to Purchase item. It approved the consent agenda, which included pay‑step increases, ambulance and library donation resolutions, and an address change. The council also approved a short‑term Durapatcher lease, a wastewater facility plan quote, a change of ambulance billing company, a municipal consent waiver, and the sale of a city lot for $43,518. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved agenda addition of Offer to Purchase (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda covering minutes, pay‑step increases, donation resolutions and address change (3-0)
• Approved short‑term Durapatcher lease for Public Works (3-0)
• Approved SEH quote for Wastewater Facility Plan (3-0)
• Approved change of ambulance billing to Hometown Billing (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-43 Municipal Consent Waiver (3-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 5, Block 2, Fingerson & Donahoe First Subdivision for $43,518 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review discussions regarding parks, trails, and sidewalks. The body will also review the Hillside Incentive Program.

• Review of Parks, Trails, and Sidewalks discussion from 5.5.25
• Review of Hillside Incentive Program

The commission approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It also reviewed a sidewalk discussion document and a draft Hillside Incentive Program, but no actions were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2025.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding tax abatement and the adoption of a five-year street reconstruction plan. The body is also deciding on several public works projects and the transfer of CCTV operations to the school.

• Adoption of 2025-2029 Street Reconstruction Plan and issuance of General Obligation bonds
• Resolution 2025-40 for tax abatement on the Retaining Wall and Mill Creek Parking Lot and Trail Improvements Project
• Transfer of CCTV operations to the school effective August 1, 2025
• Public Works requests for Toolcat, Blower, and Broom replacement and new sidewalk installation
• Purchase offer for Enterprise Drive, Lot 7, Block 2

The council adopted the agenda and consent items, then approved several public‑works projects, including a toolcat purchase, new sidewalk, and concrete work on Grand Street. It also approved a tax abatement for the retaining wall and Mill Creek parking lot project and adopted the 2025‑2029 Street Reconstruction Plan with issuance of general‑obligation bonds. Additional actions included transferring CCTV operations to the school, leasing land to E&J Underground, and accepting an offer for Enterprise Drive Lot 7, Block 2. All motions carried with four votes in favor, none against, and Councilor Urban absent.

• Adopted agenda (4-0, Urban absent)
• Approved toolcat, blower, broom purchase from SANCO Stewartville (4-0, Urban absent)
• Approved new sidewalk installation on John & Mary Dr to Vindmoll Dr (4-0, Urban absent)
• Approved concrete installation at Grand St waterway (4-0, Urban absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-40 tax abatement for retaining wall and Mill Creek improvements (4-0, Urban absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-41 Street Reconstruction Plan and issuance of general‑obligation bonds (4-0, Urban absent)
• Approved transfer of CCTV operations to the school and cancellation of related contracts (4-0, Urban absent)
• Approved land lease agreement with E&J Underground (4-0, Urban absent)

City Council

The Chatfield City Council will consider approving a street reconstruction plan, a housing incentive program, and the sale of a police squad. The meeting agenda also includes consent items for ambulance donations, water aerobics hiring, and a street closure for a youth festival.

• Resolution 2025-33: Street Reconstruction Plan Hearing
• Hilltop Estates Building Incentive Program ($10,000 cash, waived fees)
• Sale of 2017 Police Squad
• Twiford Street Closure (August 7-10, 2025)
• Hire of Darla Bushman, Water Aerobics Instructor ($15.05/hour)

The council approved a housing incentive that gives each buyer $10,000 cash at closing, waives water and sewer hook‑up fees and provides $500 or six months of water and sewer fees for eight homes. All other listed motions were also carried, including the sale of a police vehicle, several public works projects, and two resolutions related to bonds and street reconstruction.

• Approved sale of 2017 Police Squad vehicle at public auction
• Approved 2025 Hydrant Replacement Bid
• Approved 2025 Catch Basin Reset, Repair, and Replacement
• Approved culvert repair in Mill Creek Park
• Approved Resolution 2025-32 setting abatement hearing for Chatfield 2025A Bonds
• Approved Resolution 2025-33 calling for hearing on street reconstruction plan
• Approved reducing Enterprise Drive lot price to $1.99 per sq ft
• Approved housing incentive ($10,000 cash, fee waivers) for eight homes

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the 2025 Hydrant and Catch Basin Replacement project. The body will also consider several personnel pay-step increases and the closing of a 2022A Construction Fund.

• Hydrant and Catch Basin Replacement 2025
• Pay-step increase for Kevin Landorf to Grade 7 Step 6
• Pay-step increase for Dan Funk to Grade 6 Step 7
• Resolution 2025-30 Closing 2022A Construction Fund
• Exempt Permit application for Chatfield Youth Trap Organization

The council adopted the agenda, removing the Hydrant and Catch Basin Replacement item. They approved the consent agenda, which included payment of $101,609.87 in accounts payable claims, pay‑step increases for two employees, an exempt permit for the Chatfield Youth Trap Organization, mayoral appointments, closure of the 2022A Construction Fund, and use of Groen Park for a picnic. The swimming pool opening was announced for May 31. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.

• Approved agenda with removal of Hydrant and Catch Basin Replacement item (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $101,609.87 (4-0)
• Approved pay‑step increase for Kevin Landorf to Grade 7 Step 6 (4-0)
• Approved pay‑step increase for Dan Funk to Grade 6 Step 7 (4-0)
• Approved exempt permit for Chatfield Youth Trap Organization (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-314 for mayoral appointments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 to close 2022A Construction Fund (4-0)
• Approved use of Groen Park for Tuohy’s Annual Picnic on Aug 21, 2025 (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a presentation regarding parks, sidewalks, and trails. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting.

• Review of Parks, Sidewalks & Trails presentation

The commission held its regular meeting, approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 session, and discussed parks, sidewalks, and trails in a non‑public hearing. No motions were voted on, and no approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. The meeting was adjourned and future meeting dates were announced.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several non‑public items, including a draft Sidewalk and Trail Ordinance, the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, Safe Routes to School, and a 2025 Comprehensive Plan proposal. The meeting also includes routine approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No decisions are noted as finalized in the agenda.

• Review draft Sidewalk and Trail Ordinance
• Review 2015 Comprehensive Plan
• Review Safe Routes to School
• Review 2025 Comprehensive Plan proposal

The commission unanimously approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes. Later, the commission unanimously voted to adjourn the session at 8:22 PM. No other actions were decided.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 PM (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider provisions for a new sidewalk ordinance for future developments. Members will also vote on whether to recommend that the City Council move forward with the Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion of provisions for a new sidewalk ordinance
• Recommendation to Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan
• Harvest Host follow-up (no action to be taken)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to recommend that the city council move forward with the planned updates to the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners assigned staff to begin drafting a new sidewalk ordinance and to gather related information. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

• Approved January 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended council move forward with Comprehensive Plan updates (unanimous)
• Assigned Bentley to email Sidewalk Discussion folder information
• Assigned Peterson to create first draft of sidewalk ordinance
• Assigned Bentley and Peterson to review Kasson SRTS materials

City Council

The City Council will review recommendations for alley improvements and a resolution to accept a donation of real property. The body will also consider a letter of support for the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail.

• Public Works alley improvements
• Resolution 2025-29 Accepting a Donation of Real Property
• Letter of Support for Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail
• St Marys Catholic Church application for Exempt Permit
• Pay-step increases for Richard Evans and Steve Schmiedeberg

The council unanimously approved the Alley & Overlay project for $124,302 to resurface 18 alleys. It also adopted a resolution to accept a real‑property donation, approved a letter of support for the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail, and hired Andrea Eichoff as Deputy City Clerk. Pay‑step increases for Richard Evans and Steve Schmiedeberg were approved, and the consent agenda items, including several donation resolutions, were adopted.

• Approved Alley & Overlay project $124,302 (Urban, Broadwater, Frank, Bluhm)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-29 accepting donation of real property (Urban, Broadwater, Frank, Bluhm)
• Approved submission of Letter of Support for MN Driftless Hiking Trail (Urban, Broadwater, Frank, Bluhm)
• Approved hiring Deputy City Clerk Andrea Eichoff, Grade 4 Step 5 (Urban, Broadwater, Frank, Bluhm)
• Approved pay‑step increase for Richard Evans to Grade 7 Step 1 (Urban, Broadwater, Frank, Bluhm)
• Approved pay‑step increase for Steve Schmiedeberg to Grade 7 Step 6 (Urban, Broadwater, Frank, Bluhm)
• Adopted consent agenda items, including multiple donation resolutions (Urban, Broadwater, Frank, Bluhm)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 PM (Urban, Broadwater, Frank, Bluhm)

City Council - No video

The Chatfield City Council will meet to approve accounts payable claims, an ambulance sale, and resolutions for grant navigation and a donation. The meeting will also include committee reports, the mayor's report, and the city administrator's report.

• Accounts Payable Claims Listings
• Sale of Equipment - 2010 Ambulance on Auction
• Resolution 2025-22 Grant Navigation Acceptance
• Resolution 2025-23 - Donation acceptance
• Personnel | Budget Committee (May 12)

The council approved the meeting agenda and then adopted the consent agenda, which included two accounts payable claims totaling $63,389.04, the sale of a 2010 ambulance, a navigation grant acceptance, and a donation acceptance. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items, including $63,389.04 in payments (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss text amendments to the cannabis ordinance and options for self-contained overnight camping within the city. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.

• Election of 2025 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discussion on self-contained overnight camping options
• Proposed text amendment to cannabis ordinance
• Review of Hilltop Sidewalk Memo to Council
• Staff report on short-term lodging establishments

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners re‑elected Kent Whitcomb as chair and Rich Bakken as vice chair. The commission directed staff to study an overnight‑camping program and agreed to continue discussion of a cannabis text amendment. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Kent Whitcomb as chair (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Rich Bakken as vice chair (unanimous)
• Tasked staff to study overnight‑camping program details (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on cannabis text amendment (unanimous)

City Council

The Chatfield City Council will consider approving administrative budget amendments, accepting donations for the batting cage and fire department, and adopting a new body camera policy. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the police policy and a presentation on a 2027 US 52 highway project.

• Resolution 2025-15: Administrative Budget Amendment to combine Community Development Operations into fund 240
• Resolution 2025-17: Transition Community Development Reserve Tourism Bucket to 242 Community Development Capital Fund
• Resolution 2025-18: Accepting donation for Batting Cage Project
• Resolution 2025-19: Accepting donations for Fire Department
• Public Hearing: Chatfield Police Department Body Camera Policy Review

The council adopted the agenda with two additions and approved the full consent agenda, which covered budget amendments, donations, and a 4th Street market closure. It also approved hiring for the city pool, adopted the police department’s body‑camera policy, authorized a GoPro purchase up to $650, and approved engineering services for the 2026 Mill and Overlay project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda with Ambulance permit and Mill & Overlay quote (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including budget amendments, donations, and 4th Street closure (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of pool staff as recommended (unanimous)
• Approved Police Department Body Camera Policy (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a GoPro camera not to exceed $650 (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services for 2026 Mill and Overlay Design and Observations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a proposal to update the Comprehensive Plan and the second reading of a Mediacom franchise agreement. The body will also review a Phosphorus Management Plan for wastewater.

• Ordinance 478: Mediacom Franchise Agreement
• Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal
• Wastewater Phosphorus Management Plan
• Resolution 2025-14: Budget Amendment
• Spring City Wide Residential Clean-up scheduled for May 5, 2025

The council adopted the agenda and consent items, approving a pay increase, staffing changes, a spring clean‑up, and $284,325.49 in accounts payable. It accepted library donations, approved a budget amendment for the Debt Service and Water Funds, and approved Ordinance 478 establishing a franchise agreement with Mediacom. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved pay increase for Desiree Schlichter to Grade 6, Step 1 (5‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Water Aerobics Instructor and authorized posting (5‑0)
• Removed Makayla Anderson from EDA and authorized posting (5‑0)
• Authorized Spring Residential Clean‑up on May 5, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $284,325.49 (5‑0)
• Accepted library donation resolutions 2025‑11 and 2025‑12 (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment for Debt Service Fund and Water Fund (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 478 Mediacom franchise agreement (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2024 financial audit and discuss franchise agreements for energy and media services. The body is also considering the continuation of a program to waive water and sewer connection fees for new single-family homes through 2025.

• Utility Fee Waiver Program for new single family home water and sewer connection fees
• Ordinance 477: Minnesota Energy Resources Franchise Agreement (Second Review)
• Ordinance 478: Mediacom Franchise Agreement (First Review)
• Resolution 2025-06: Close Construction Project Fund 423 2023A Prospect & Grand Street
• Resolution 2025-09 and 2025-10: Close Debt Service Funds for Twiford Bench Street and Enterprise Drive

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the 2025 crack filling and chip sealing plans for public works. Members will also review a bid for a pedestrian bridge and discuss liability insurance for CCA Inc.

• 2025 Public Works Crack Filling Plan
• 2025 Public Works Chip Sealing Plan
• Resolution 2025-06 to close Construction Project Fund 423 (2023A Prospect & Grand Street)
• Fillmore County Ambulance Subsidy Contract
• Pedestrian Bridge bid review

City Council

The City Council will meet to address a consent agenda including emergency service contracts and lease agreements. The body will also receive reports from the Public Services and Park & Recreation committees.

• Fire and Ambulance Rural Contracts for 2025-2027
• 2025 Schoenfelder Farms Lease Agreement
• 2017A GO Tax Abatement (Enterprise Drive) Note Pay Off
• Chatfield Youth Sports Association Application for Exempt Permit
• Resolution 2025-04 Appointing a Committee Member

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to the Mayor and three Councilors. The body will decide on the election of a Vice-Mayor, approve the 2025-2026 committee meeting schedule, and review financial management policies.

• Election of Vice-Mayor
• Resolution 2025-01: Appointments to committees, boards, commissions, attorneys, and official newspaper
• Approval of 2025 Financial Management Policies and Accounting Procedures & Internal Controls
• Resolution 2025-02: Voting Operations, Technology, & Election Resources (VOTER) Account Agreement
• Equipment replacement for a mixer