Kettle River public meetings in 2025
4 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Kettle River City Council approved a reduced liquor license fee for the new KR Bar & Grill, approved 2026 fire service contracts with three townships totaling $33,704, and voted to install a Fleet Zoom monitoring system at the lift station. The council also issued a verbal warning to an employee and discussed property cleanup and potential development near the river.
- Liquor license for KR Bar & Grill (formerly Tower Tap) approved with fee reduced from $2,500 to $1,250
- 2026 fire service contracts approved: Silver Township $12,042, Split Rock Township $11,689, Automba Township $9,973
- Fleet Zoom system for lift station approved at approx. $500 plus $65/month cell service
- Verbal warning issued to Jon Peura for employee discipline
- City exploring purchase of 40 acres on Hwy 12 near river, contingent on owner covering water/sewer costs
Meeting
The Kettle River City Council voted to increase the Fire Department hourly wage from $8.21 to $11.13, approved a $3,192 fire service contract, and accepted a $2,000 donation for fire equipment. The council also created committees to review city and fire department policies, and began work on a cannabis ordinance. The meeting included acceptance of Doug Booker's resignation as of March 21, 2025.
- Fire Department wage increase from $8.21/hr to $11.13/hr
- Approval of Kettle River Fire Service Contract for $3,192
- Resolution 2025-02 accepting $2,000 donation for fire department equipment
- Creation of committees to review City of Kettle River and Fire Department policies
- Council voted to create a cannabis ordinance for local regulation
Meeting
The Kettle River City Council approved an Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) policy for part-time employees (Option 1), accepted multiple bids for lighting repairs, and approved Scott Giannini as Assistant Fire Chief. A motion to increase fire department wages from $8.21 to $11.13 was tabled, as was discussion on water tower thawing costs. The council also approved a $25 donation to Moose Lake Post Prom and tabled a historical society membership request.
- Approved ESST Option 1 for part-time employees (4-0)
- Approved $504.39 flagpole light replacement (Legion-funded) (4-0)
- Approved $1,453.76 LED troffer installation (city covers 1/3-1/2) (4-0)
- Approved $205.47 street light GFCI replacement (city covers $100) (4-0)
- Approved Scott Giannini as Assistant Fire Chief (4-0)
- Approved $904.48 EMS vehicle repair (4-0)
- Tabled fire department wage increase to $11.13 (4-0)
- Tabled water tower thawing cost discussion until total known (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Meeting
The Kettle River City Council approved a new five-year Post Office lease agreement, adopted Resolution 2025-01 for annual appointments, and authorized several equipment purchases including a water treatment pump, senior center window replacements, and two Lenovo laptops. Discussion on the audit engagement letter with CarlsonSV was tabled pending further talks. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved new Post Office lease agreement (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-01 for 2025 appointments (5-0)
- Approved $1,037.91 purchase of 8-cylinder manifold for water treatment plant (5-0)
- Approved $550 window replacement quote from Harju for Senior Center (5-0)
- Tabled discussion on CarlsonSV audit engagement letter (5-0)
- Approved $689.99 Lenovo V15 Gen 4 laptop for Utilities (5-0)
- Approved $689.99 Lenovo V15 Gen 4 laptop for City Hall administrator (5-0)
- Approved City Administrator attendance at MCFOA conference ($395) (5-0)