City Ivanhoe public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 budget and levy, and will consider approving the general levy and certifying taxes. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including accepting donations, approving the sheriff contract, setting 2026 meeting times, and approving employee wages and insurance benefits. Other action items include awarding a storm drain repair bid, funding water/sewer depreciation, adding a firefighter, and handling a resident's sewer adjustment request.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 budget and levy
• Resolution 2025-56 approving Lincoln Co Sheriff Contract
• Resolution 2025-58 approving General Levy for 2026
• Award bid to A & C Excavating LLC for T.H. 19 Storm Drain Repair ($28,810)
• Approval of employee wages and insurance benefits for 2026

The City Council approved the 2026 property tax levy of $367,952.85 (3.5% increase) and the final 2026 budget. They also approved a new storm sewer fee of $2.50 per connection, a 10% late fee, and a $1.27 MHD fee effective January 1, 2026. Employee benefits and wages were set, including a 2.5% COLA and 2.5% performance increase for full-time employees. The council also approved the Lincoln County Sheriff contract for 15 hours per week at $51,480 for 2026.

• Adopted 2026 property tax levy of $367,952.85 (3.5% increase) (unanimous)
• Approved storm sewer fee of $2.50 per connection, 10% late fee, and $1.27 MHD fee effective Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved full-time employees earn vacation, sick, and holiday pay (unanimous)
• Approved 2.5% COLA and 2.5% performance wage increase for full-time employees in 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Lincoln Co Sheriff contract: 15 hrs/week, $51,480 (2026), $53,540 (2027), $55,685 (2028) (unanimous)
• Approved 100% individual paid insurance with $100 HSA monthly contribution, 0% family paid (unanimous)
• Awarded A & C Excavating LLC bid for T.H. 19 Storm Drain Repair at $28,810 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Gabe Sterzinger as Ivanhoe Fireman (unanimous)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will consider approving several action items, including a $28,810 storm drain repair bid, a 2026 liquor license for Nielsen Lanes, and donations to the Community Center and Fire Department. They will also discuss the 2026 benefit presentation, budget finalization, storm sewer bids, and water/sewer rate increases.

• Consider approval of A & C Excavating LLC bid for T.H. 19 Storm Drain Repair, $28,810
• Consider approval of Nielsen Lanes liquor license for 2026
• Resolution 2025-52: Accept $50 donation from TOPS Ivanhoe for Community Center heating
• Resolution 2025-53: Accept $24,000 donation from Ivanhoe Fire Relief Association for extrication equipment
• Discussion on water/sewer rates (inflation rate increase)

The council approved offering family/dependent health insurance coverage with no city contribution, discontinuing coverage for current families effective 12/31/25. They also approved $32,530.56 in invoices and financials, accepted two donations, and approved a 2026 liquor license for Nielsen Lanes. Public works hours were changed to 7:30am-4pm year-round on a 4-1 vote. No action was taken on the storm sewer repair bid or sheriff contract.

• Approved family/dependent health coverage with $0 city contribution, discontinuing coverage 12/31/25 (unanimous, Panka abstained)
• Approved $32,530.56 in invoices and October 2025 financials (unanimous, Lipinski abstained)
• Changed public works hours to 7:30am-4pm Monday-Friday year-round (4-1, Sullivan nay)
• Accepted $50 donation to Community Center from TOPS Ivanhoe (unanimous)
• Accepted $24,000 donation to Fire Department from Fire Relief Association (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 liquor license for Nielsen Lanes (unanimous)
• Authorized attorney to negotiate south alley ownership and split staking cost with Marty Sterzinger (unanimous)
• Took no action on $28,810 storm sewer repair bid pending MNDOT contribution

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council held a regular meeting to approve invoices totaling $57,428.57 across multiple city funds, including $24,748.69 from the General Fund. They also approved a $1,000 donation to the Ivanhoe Ambulance from Jeffery and Kathy Robbins. Department reports covered public safety, infrastructure, and administrative updates, while upcoming meetings were announced.

• Approved $57,428.57 in invoice payments across 10 city funds
• Accepted $1,000 donation to Ivanhoe Ambulance from Jeffery, Kathy Robbins
• Discussed Westside Development (details in packet)
• Public Works reported on lead waterline replacement and street repairs
• City Administrator finalized AFLAC benefits and cybersecurity training plans

The Ivanhoe City Council approved a motion to change public works hours to 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday from November 1 to March 31, and 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. from April 1 to October 31, effective November 17, 2025. The council also unanimously accepted a $1,000 donation to the Ivanhoe Ambulance from Jeffery and Kathy Robbins via Resolution 2025-51. No action was taken on the Westside Development project, with the council requesting more information from MN Housing and exploring potential lot buyers.

• Approved change of public works hours to 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. winter, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. summer (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 donation to Ivanhoe Ambulance from Jeffery and Kathy Robbins (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoice batch 11.10.25 totaling $57,428.57 (unanimous, mayor abstained)
• Tabled Westside Development decision pending further grant questions and lot interest

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will consider approving a $30,000 loan to Kulla Repair & Towing, with terms to be determined. They will also vote on hiring a surveyor for an alleyway and offering AFLAC insurance to employees. The meeting includes approval of invoices totaling $31,433.05 and discussion of a business loan through SCDP, solar panel zoning, and other administrative items.

• Consider approval of $30,000 loan to Kulla Repair & Towing
• Consider approval of Bueltel-Moseng Land Surveying to survey alleyway at estimated $1,000
• Consider offering AFLAC insurance to city employees
• Approve invoices totaling $31,433.05
• Discussion on solar panel request from Lincoln County (no current zoning)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will meet on October 13, 2025, to approve $112,468.90 in invoice payments across multiple city funds, including $92,937.65 in general operations and $19,531.25 in liquor fund claims. The council will also vote on resolutions to accept donations totaling $4,911.55 for the Ivanhoe Ambulance from Ivanhoe Fire Relief and Alter Metal, and to authorize fund transfers to the Fire Department, Library, and Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the second half of FY25.

• Approval of $112,468.90 in invoice payments across 10 city funds
• Accept $4,606.30 donation to Ivanhoe Ambulance from Ivanhoe Fire Relief
• Accept $305.25 donation to Ivanhoe Ambulance from Alter Metal
• Authorize fund transfers to Fire Dept, Library, and EDA for FY25 second-half contributions
• Approve temporary liquor license for Ivanhoe Liquor Store on Nov 23, 2025, and Jan 4, 2026

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will meet to approve financial documents, including a $408,836.50 2026 proposed budget with a 15% tax levy increase, and discuss department reports such as liquor store operations and a loan for a property at 221 N Harold Street.

• Approval of $408,836.50 2026 proposed budget with 15% tax levy increase
• Approval of $1,200.27 donation to Ivanhoe Library from Southwest Initiative Fund
• Authorization to proceed on property at 221 N Harold Street with $29,089.70 SCDP loan balance
• Approval of $21,704.46 in invoice payments across multiple city funds
• Department reports on liquor store operations and audit review

The Ivanhoe City Council approved the 2026 proposed budget and set the 2025 preliminary tax levy at 15%, totaling $408,836.50. They also accepted a $1,200.27 library donation, authorized legal action on a delinquent SCDP loan property, and approved $21,704.49 in invoices. The council discussed but did not decide on ambulance wage increases, deferring consideration to 2026.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-46: 2026 proposed budget and 15% tax levy of $408,836.50 (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,200.27 library donation from Southwest Initiative Fund via Resolution 2025-45 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to proceed with action on property at 221 N Harold St with $29,089.70 SCDP loan balance (unanimous)
• Approved $21,704.49 in invoices for batch 9.22.25 (unanimous, Mayor abstained)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Held closed session for attorney-client communication on Sterzinger Field Road; directed attorney to get survey cost

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The main items are discussion of the 2026 budget, including wages, benefits, capital outlay, debt, streets, and water/sewer rates, with a preliminary levy to be finalized at the next meeting. The council will also consider approving a $60 donation to the library and receive updates on a dangerous dog case and public works projects.

• Approval of invoice payments totaling $51,791.66 across all funds
• Resolution 2025-44: Accept $60.00 donation from Robin Sterzinger to Ivanhoe Library for books
• 2026 Budget discussion: wages, benefits, capital outlay, debt, streets, water/sewer rates
• Water/sewer rates: 2026 will begin all addresses pay base rates
• Public hearing: none

The Ivanhoe City Council approved a $60 donation to the library and discussed the 2026 budget, including a proposed 10% levy increase and 3% COLA for wages. No other formal decisions were made; most items were informational or tabled for future meetings.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 9.8.2025 invoices totaling $51,791.66 (unanimous, Mayor abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2025-44 accepting $60 library donation from Robin Sterzinger (unanimous)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily focusing on the 2026 budget, including wages, benefits, capital outlay, and the preliminary levy. They will also discuss a dangerous dog fee, review invoices, and consider accepting a $700 donation for the ambulance service.

• Approval of invoice payments totaling $33,518.17 for August 11, 2025
• Discussion of establishing a fee for dangerous dogs
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-43 accepting $700 donation from Lincoln Co VFW Auxiliary for ambulance operating expenses
• Review of 2026 budget items including water/sewer rates and sheriff contract
• Discussion of attorney letter regarding Marty Sterzinger

The Ivanhoe City Council approved the purchase of a new point-of-sale (POS) system from Ingage for $2,799.99, following a hard drive failure on the off-sale POS. They also approved $33,518.17 in invoices, a $700 donation from the VFW Auxiliary to the ambulance, and a $4,321.18 final payment to Viere's for past invoices. Budget discussions for 2026 covered wages, benefits, and capital outlay, but no final decisions were made.

• Approved POS system purchase from Ingage for $2,799.99 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $33,518.17 (unanimous, Mayor abstained)
• Approved $700 donation from Lincoln Co VFW Auxiliary to Ivanhoe Ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $4,321.18 to Viere's for past invoices (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, approve the 2024 audit, and pay invoices totaling $67,697.58. They will also discuss a potentially dangerous dog, Veire's invoices, the VFW building, and Polish Days, and consider accepting a $1,011.60 donation for the community swimming pool.

• Approval of 2024 audit
• Invoice payments totaling $67,697.58 (including $23,740.97 for liquor fund)
• Resolution 2025-42 accepting $1,011.60 donation for swimming pool operating expenses
• Discussion of dangerous or potentially dangerous dog
• Discussion of VFW building and Polish Days

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council is holding its regular meeting with a public hearing, approval of minutes and invoices, and a presentation of the 2024 audit by CPA Danielle Berg. The council will also consider a resolution accepting a $20,000 donation for fire equipment and discuss several administrative items, including a 2026 budget meeting schedule and a dangerous dog complaint.

• Resolution 2025-41: Accept $20,000 donation from Ivanhoe Fire Relief for purchase of jaws of life
• Invoice payments totaling $68,450.05 for July 28, 2025, including $49,260.15 from General Fund and $11,567.62 for Liquor
• Public hearing (no specific topic listed)
• Discussion of 2026 Budget Meeting scheduled for August 25
• Request for $250 payment for lifeguard WSI certification training

The Ivanhoe City Council approved a $20,000 donation from the Ivanhoe Fire Relief for the purchase of Jaws of Life equipment. They also approved $525 for a sidewalk repair, claims totaling $68,450.05, and heard a 2024 audit review. The audit is not yet complete and is due August 15, 2025.

• Approved $20,000 donation from Ivanhoe Fire Relief for Jaws of Life (all in favor)
• Approved $525 payment for cement for Robert Przymus sidewalk (unanimous)
• Approved claims of $68,450.05 and June 2025 financial reports (unanimous, mayor abstained)
• Approved July 28, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council is meeting to approve routine financial claims totaling $95,069.29, including a final payment for the Water Main Improvement Project, and to consider several resolutions related to the upcoming Polish Days event, including temporary liquor licenses and a gambling application. The agenda also includes a public hearing, department reports, and discussion of resident concerns about traffic, a potentially dangerous dog, and ordinance enforcement.

• Approval of invoice payments totaling $95,069.29 (Batch 7.14.25)
• Final payment of $3,983.08 for Water Main Improvement Project
• Resolution 2025-34 and 2025-35 accepting ambulance donations ($421.60, $414.80, $3,000.00)
• Temporary liquor licenses for Polish Days (Aug 7-10) and street dance (Aug 9)
• Off-site gambling application for Ivanhoe Fireman's Relief Association (Aug 7-10)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 23, 2025, to approve invoices totaling $101,956.45, consider a resolution adopting performance measures, and approve quotes for crack fill and patching. They will also hear reports from the liquor store, city administrator, and library board, and discuss the 2026 budget and a survey for land next to the alley on the south side of town.

• Approval of Resolution 2025-33 to adopt 10 performance measures from the Council on Local Results and Innovation
• Invoice payments totaling $101,956.45, including $52,186.07 from the General Fund and $16,694.53 for Liquor
• Liquor store May sales increased from $45,940 in 2024 to $52,266 in 2025
• Proposed liquor store hours change after July 4th week and special hours on July 5
• Discussion of 2026 budget and survey for Marty Sterzinger land next to the alley

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, approve invoices totaling $42,742.91, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include approving a $35,281.03 street seal coating bid, accepting a $65 donation, and approving a housing infrastructure grant application for the Westside Subdivision. The council will also discuss the city's 125th anniversary and receive department reports.

• Resolution 2025-31: Approve street seal coating for Lincoln County at $35,281.03
• Resolution 2025-32: Assign an address within the city
• Resolution 2025-28 (Correction): Approve Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant application for Westside Subdivision
• Resolution 2025-30: Accept $65 donation from Bunco group for Community Center utilities
• Invoice payments totaling $42,742.91

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing, approval of invoices and financial statements, and department reports. They will discuss the city's 125th anniversary, a liquor store point-of-sale system, and an APEX Energy grant for walking trails. Action items include adopting a resolution for the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances and hiring lifeguards for the season.

• Invoice payments totaling $30,094.73 for various funds
• Liability insurance premium decrease of $5,394
• APEX Energy Grant application for $10,000 for walking trails
• Resolution 2025-29 to adopt Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances
• Hiring lifeguards: Jaren Rost, Claire Rost, Abigale Guza, Karrie Richmond, McKenzie Bednarek, Addy Kiley, Jayla Jerzak

The Ivanhoe City Council approved Resolution 2025-29 adopting the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances and a schedule of offenses and voluntary administrative penalties. The council also approved the hiring of lifeguards and a pool manager for the season. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-29 adopting Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of lifeguards and pool manager (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims of 5.27.25 and April 2025 financial statements (unanimous, with mayor and one council member abstaining)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council is meeting to approve invoices, discuss a Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant application for the Westside Subdivision Project, and consider several resolutions and hirings. The agenda includes a public hearing, department reports, and discussion of the city's 125th anniversary. Most items are routine approvals and updates.

• Resolution 2025-28: Approving application for Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant for Westside Subdivision Project
• Resolution 2025-27: Accepting $1,000 donation from Blazing Star for library wireless copier/scanner
• Hiring Todd VanOverbeke as Public Works Maintenance II at $21.50/hour
• Hiring Lori Fleiter as temporary summer help at Public Works at $15.45/hour
• Invoice payments totaling $45,305.23

The Ivanhoe City Council approved a Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant application for the Westside Subdivision, seeking $240,000 in grant funds. The council also hired Todd VanOverbeke as Public Works Maintenance II and Lori Fleiter and Matthew Siegfried as temporary Public Works III workers. A $1,000 library donation was accepted, and routine claims and permits were approved.

• Approved Resolution 2025-27 accepting $1,000 library donation from Blazing Star (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-28 authorizing housing infrastructure grant application for Westside Subdivision (unanimous)
• Hired Todd VanOverbeke as Public Works Maintenance II at $21.50/hr (unanimous)
• Hired Lori Fleiter at $15.45/hr and Matthew Siegfried at $15.00/hr as temporary Public Works III (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $45,305.23 (unanimous, mayor abstained)
• Approved Monkey Business permit (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign grant application and pre-award risk assessment (unanimous)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will consider adopting a new basic personnel policy ordinance and several related resolutions covering personnel, family medical leave, internal controls, fees, and credit card use. The council will also act on hiring a Public Works Maintenance II and two part-time bartenders, and accept three ambulance donations. A public hearing and approval of invoices totaling $29,654.37 are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 184 establishing a Basic Personnel Policy
• Resolutions 2025-18 through 2025-20 accepting ambulance donations totaling $1,709.55
• Resolution 2025-24 adopting Schedule of Fees (Ordinance 182)
• Hiring of Public Works Maintenance II and two part-time bartenders at $13.00/hour
• Invoice payments totaling $29,654.37

The Ivanhoe City Council approved Ordinance No. 184 establishing a Basic Personnel Policy and Resolutions 2025-18 through 2025-26 covering donations, personnel policies, family medical leave, internal controls, fees, credit card use, and address assignment. The council also approved hiring Ardy Sorenson as Public Works Maintenance II at $23.14/hour and Isabelle Gillund and Amber Grengs as part-time liquor store employees at $13.00/hour. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 184 establishing Basic Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 accepting $430.55 ambulance donation from Alter Metal Recycling (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19 accepting $574.00 ambulance donation from Alter Metal Recycling (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 accepting $705.00 ambulance donation from Panka Insurance Agency (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-21 personnel policies with vacation/sick leave change (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-22 Family Medical Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-23 Internal Control Policy (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Ardy Sorenson as Public Works Maintenance II at $23.14/hr (unanimous)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2025, covering routine approvals, department reports, and several action items. Key items include a proposed water rate increase, acceptance of a donation to the ambulance service, and a public works resignation. The meeting also includes a public hearing (none scheduled) and a separate Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• Water rates to increase from $3.35 to $3.50 per thousand gallons effective July 1, 2025
• Resolution 2025-17: Accept $2,400 donation from Limestone Township for ambulance operating expenses
• Consider resignation of Logan Newman from Public Works
• Invoice payments totaling $61,752.26 for various funds
• Discussion of 125th City of Ivanhoe anniversary

The council approved the agenda, minutes, and claims totaling $61,752.26. It accepted a $2,400 donation from Limestone Township for ambulance operating expenses and accepted the resignation of Public Works employee Logan Newman. No public hearings or public comments were held.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims batch 4.14.25 totaling $61,752.26 (unanimous, Mayor Lipinski abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 accepting $2,400 donation from Limestone Township for ambulance (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Logan Newman, Public Works (unanimous)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council is meeting to approve routine invoices totaling $21,439.51 across multiple funds, and to consider adopting a Utility Policy and a Computer Use Policy. They will also discuss an ILS case with the County Attorney and accept a $442.80 donation to the ambulance service. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Invoice payments totaling $21,439.51, including $10,952.09 for water fund and $11,442.55 for liquor fund
• Resolution 2025-13: Accept $442.80 donation from Alter Metal Recycling for ambulance operating costs
• Consider approval of Utility Policy
• Consider approval of Computer Use Policy
• Discussion of ILS case with County Attorney

The Ivanhoe City Council approved the Utility Policy and Computer Use Policy, both unanimously. They also accepted a $442.80 donation to the Ivanhoe Ambulance from Alter Metal Recycling. The council approved $21,439.51 in invoice payments, with Mayor Shad Lipinski abstaining. Public works was authorized to proceed with seal coating up to budgeted amounts and to purchase a valve exerciser for $2,500.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approved invoice payments totaling $21,439.51 (Mayor Lipinski abstained)
• Accepted $442.80 donation to Ivanhoe Ambulance from Alter Metal Recycling (all in favor)
• Approved Utility Policy unanimously
• Approved Computer Use Policy unanimously
• Authorized public works to proceed with seal coating as budgeted
• Authorized purchase of valve exerciser for $2,500 from water fund

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will consider approving a county highway improvement project within city limits, renew the garbage services contract with Southwest Sanitation, and approve routine invoices and financial reports. The agenda also includes updates from the Ivanhoe Community Club and discussions on insurance policies and an ILS case with the County Attorney.

• Resolution 2025-11: Approving county project for CSAH 5 and CSAH 23 improvements within city limits
• Resolution 2025-12: Accepting $212.07 library donation from Friends of the Library
• Southwest Sanitation contract renewal for garbage services
• Invoice payments totaling $23,321.27 (plus $23,952.95 for liquor)
• Discussion of ILS case with County Attorney

City Council

The council will approve invoices totaling $36,330.40 for several city funds. It will consider five resolutions: accepting two fire‑department equipment donations of $323.50 and $500.00, delegating registration and land‑use zoning responsibility for cannabis retailers, approving a county highway improvement project on CSAH 5 and CSAH 23 within city limits, and recommending two new members for the EDA board. The meeting also includes standard department reports, a mayor's report, and public comments.

• Approve invoices: total $36,330.40 across General, Fire, Ambulance, Library, Water, Sewer, Garbage, and Liquor funds
• Resolution 2025-08: accept $323.50 donation for fire department equipment
• Resolution 2025-09: accept $500.00 donation in memory of Dean Liebfried for fire department equipment
• Resolution 2025-10: delegate registration and land‑use zoning responsibility for cannabis retailers
• Resolution 2025-11: approve county highway improvement project on CSAH 5 and CSAH 23 within Ivanhoe

The Ivanhoe City Council approved several resolutions, including one delegating registration and land use zoning responsibility for cannabis retailers to the county. The council also accepted donations for the fire department, approved new EDA board members, and tabled a decision on a county road project pending further discussion with the county engineer.

• Approved Resolution 2025-08 accepting $323.50 donation from Ivanhoe Senior Citizens for fire equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 accepting $500.00 donation in memory of Dean Liebfried for fire equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 delegating registration and land use zoning responsibility for cannabis retailers (unanimous)
• Approved Nancy Jerzak and Rob Hopper as EDA board members (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-11 on county road project pending county engineer attendance at next meeting
• Approved agenda and minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved invoice payments totaling $36,330.40 (unanimous, mayor abstained)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will approve the invoice batch for January 27, 2025 totaling $205,332.63, allocated across several city funds. Council members will also adopt a series of SCDP plans, including the Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, Fair Housing Plan, Procurement Plan, and related certifications. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the January 13, 2025 minutes, departmental reports, and discussion of unfinished business like ATV/Golf Cart license fees.

• Approve January 13, 2025 council minutes
• Adopt SCDP plans (Residential Anti-displacement, Fair Housing, Procurement, etc.)
• Approve invoice batch 1.27.25 totaling $205,332.63 (General Fund $41,214.43, Fire Fund $11,771.32, Ambulance Fund $185.50, etc.)
• Review environmental documents: Certificate of Categorical Exclusion, Broad-Level Environmental Review, Notice of Intent to Release Funds
• Unfinished business: ATV/Golf Cart license stickers and fee schedule

The council approved agreements and plans for a $599,150 Small Cities Development Program grant, which will fund repairs for 10 owner-occupied homes and 26 multifamily rental units. They also approved a $1,587 wage bonus for the liquor store manager, set new ATV/golf cart license fees, and approved most invoices except one pending contractor follow-up.

• Approved DSI administrative agreement for SCDP grant (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution adopting SCDP plans (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign environmental review documents and release funds (unanimous)
• Approved $1,587 wage payment to liquor store manager based on 2024 profit (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $205,332.63, excluding KHC invoice pending cement question (unanimous)
• Set ATV/golf cart license fees: $25 for 1-year, $50 for 3-year sticker
• Directed administrator to contact LMC and send letter to county attorney about ILS case

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will vote on several resolutions, including dissolving the police department, accepting donations for the fire and ambulance departments, and authorizing the city administrator to handle finances. They will also discuss the Lincoln County Sheriff contract, liquor store wages, and ATV/golf cart licensing.

• Resolution 2025-07: Dissolve Police Department
• Resolution 2025-04: Accept $2,500 donation from Red Pine Wind Project for fire department washer/dryer
• Resolution 2025-05: Accept $323.50 from Ivanhoe Senior Citizens and $100 from Lake Stay Community Chest for ambulance
• Lincoln County Sheriff contract for $66,415 for law enforcement services
• Invoice payments totaling $53,618.40

The Ivanhoe City Council voted unanimously to dissolve the police department and rely on the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement, approving a $66,415 contract paid in two installments. The council also approved several resolutions, including accepting donations for the fire and ambulance departments, and authorized the city administrator to make electronic fund transfers and pay certain claims. A snow hauler purchase up to $9,000 was approved, and the council rescinded a 3% wage increase for part-time liquor store employees.

• Dissolved police department (Resolution 2025-07, unanimous)
• Approved $66,415 Lincoln County Sheriff contract, paid in 2 installments (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of snow hauler up to $9,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 donation from Red Pine Wind Project for fire dept washer/dryer (unanimous)
• Accepted $323.50 and $100 donations for ambulance dept (unanimous)
• Authorized city administrator to make electronic fund transfers (Resolution 2025-02, unanimous)
• Authorized city administrator to pay certain claims (Resolution 2025-03, unanimous)
• Rescinded 3% wage increase for part-time liquor store employees (unanimous)

City Council

The Ivanhoe City Council will conduct its regular meeting to approve routine claims, donations to emergency services, and policy updates. The agenda includes approval of claims, resolutions for electronic transfers, and personnel policy changes. Department reports and public comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of Claims 12.30.25 and 1.12.26
• Approval of Resolution 2026-01 for electronic transfer authority
• Approval of Resolution 2026-08 for fee schedule updates
• Purchase of snow blower for $5,500
• Consideration of SCDP loan for Clark