City of Carlos Minnesota public meetings in 2024

City Council

This agenda only provides remote meeting access details for the Carlos City Council meeting on December 12, 2024. No agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive agenda was not included.

The Carlos City Council approved the 2025 budget and property tax levy with a 2% increase, and approved 2025 liquor licenses for Herby's and the Lions. The council also selected Precision IT as the city's IT provider and approved an audit engagement letter with Clasen & Schiessl CPAs. Several other routine items were approved, including claims, a snowplow backup contractor, and a CD rollover.

• Approved Resolution 2024.12.12 for 2025 budget and 2% tax levy increase
• Approved 2025 liquor licenses for Herby's and the Lions
• Approved Precision IT as city IT provider
• Approved audit engagement letter with Clasen & Schiessl CPAs
• Approved R&R Ready Mix as backup snowplow provider at $100/hour
• Approved November treasurer report and claims totaling $32,419.75
• Approved rolling over maturing CD to 6-month term at 4.5%
• Approved aluminum alloy poles with LED lights for Main Avenue

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The council voted to continue with XS Consulting for IT support under a $400 monthly Support Agreement and to have the company attempt to recover data from the failed D drive. The decision followed presentations from three IT companies. The council also approved the November treasurer's report and claims totaling $119,312.13, and passed a resolution to certify past-due water bills to Douglas County for collection with 2025 property taxes.

• Approved XS Consulting $400/month IT Support Agreement and data recovery attempt (motion carried)
• Approved November treasurer's report and claims totaling $119,312.13 (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 11-29-2024 to send list of 60+ days past-due water bills to Douglas County for 2025 property tax collection (motion carried)
• Scheduled final 2025 budget and tax levy meeting for December 9th at 6:30pm
• Approved October meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Council canvassed election results: Ronna Berghoff elected Mayor, Ashley Wildman and Damon Bullock elected Council Members

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The Carlos City Council’s November 5 meeting agenda presents the certified abstract of votes cast in the State General Election, including mayoral and council results. The document lists vote tallies for each candidate and certifies the final counts for the city.

• Mayor: Ronna Berghoff (168 votes), Lyle Yochim (85 votes), Write-in (6 votes)
• Council Member (Elect 2): Amanda Dahmes (70 votes), Ashley Wildman (192 votes), Damon Bullock (119 votes), Write-in (7 votes)
• Total voters: 303 out of 326 registered (35 same-day registrations)
• Absentee ballots accepted: 39 regular/military/overseas, 0 federal-only, 0 presidential

City Council

The Carlos City Council approved a motion to switch their water and sewer software to El Dorado, retiring the current Softline system. They also authorized up to $10,000 for Public Works to manage the city's brush pile, including hiring Lakes Area Excavating to separate dirt from brush. Additionally, the council approved a $750 project to repaint parking lines and directed staff to send letters to two property owners regarding zoning compliance on Main Avenue.

• Approved motion to switch to El Dorado for water/sewer software
• Authorized up to $10,000 for brush pile management and dirt separation
• Approved $750 for parking line striping at Event Center and office
• Approved September minutes and Treasurer report
• Agreed to set up $5,000 credit card for Fire Department emergencies
• Directed Clerk to send letters to two Main Avenue property owners regarding C-1 zoning rules
• Confirmed Center Point Energy is exempt from franchise fees until 5/4/2035
• Agreed to sign Otter Tail Electric contract if no changes are made

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The Carlos City Council approved a 4% increase in the 2025 tax levy, set a Truth in Taxation hearing for December 12, and approved several purchases and donations. They also discussed the brush pile closure, water service line compliance, and utility software options, with no final decision on the software.

• Approved September treasurer report and claims totaling $45,242.64
• Approved 4% tax levy increase for 2025
• Set Truth in Taxation hearing for 6:30pm on December 12, 2024
• Approved purchase of two heaters for Event Center for $1,886.34
• Approved Lions Club donation of $1,500 (Resolution 9.12.24)
• Approved purchase of fryer for Lions Club
• Approved reinvesting maturing CD into 6-month CD at 4.81%
• Approved donations: $200 to WCI, $550 to Community Education, $750 to YMCA for 2025

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The Carlos City Council voted to close the city brush pile until it can be cleaned up and organized, and agreed to purchase a used street sweeper from Douglas County next spring. They also approved the July treasurer's report and August claims, and discussed updates on the water service line project and other routine matters.

• Approved July treasurer report and August claims totaling $7,753.03
• Closed city brush pile until it is cleaned and organized
• Agreed to purchase used street sweeper from Douglas County next spring
• Approved new tires for city pickup
• Approved permission for new shop tools

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The Carlos City Council approved $1,500 as the city's share of a $10,000 starter fund for a new fire hall, following a cost-sharing formula with Belle River and Carlos townships. The council also approved a $100 per diem for committee meetings, accepted three new fire department members, and approved the purchase of a new printer for $859. A variance request for a carport at 104 5th Street West was deferred pending a formal application.

• Approved $1,500 seed money for joint fire hall project (motion passed)
• Approved $100 per diem for fire hall committee meetings (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of $859 printer (motion carried)
• Approved June Treasurer Report and claims totaling $38,253.83 (motion passed)
• Accepted three new fire department members: Ethan Way, Katie Hanson, Hunter Svee
• Deferred carport variance request for 104 5th Street West until next month
• Scheduled budget meetings for August 28 and September 12

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The Carlos City Council approved contributing up to $25,000 toward the purchase of a used first responder vehicle, with additional funding from ARP funds, a state grant, and a Lions donation. The council also accepted three Lions donations, approved the purchase of a used cooler for the ball field, and approved the June treasurer report and claims. Several items were discussed but not decided, including sidewalk repairs and a public works vacancy.

• Approved up to $25,000 contribution for first responder vehicle (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of used cooler for ball field for $500 (motion carried)
• Approved June treasurer report and claims totaling $38,253.83 (motion carried)
• Accepted Lions donation of $27,000 to City (Resolution 6-20-2024A, motion carried)
• Accepted Lions donation of $6,000 to Fire Department (Resolution 6-20-2024B, motion carried)
• Accepted Lions donation of $1,000 for water bill assistance (Resolution 6-20-2024C, motion carried)
• Approved May minutes with correction (motion carried)

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The Carlos City Council approved replacing the Event Center cooler for up to $4,000 and approved switching office internet and phone service to Spectrum. They also approved May claims totaling $9,081.13 and discussed several ongoing items, including the lead service line inventory and a new building inspector search.

• Approved Event Center cooler replacement up to $4,000
• Approved May claims #2588-2606 totaling $9,081.13
• Approved switching office internet and phone to Spectrum
• Approved April meeting minutes with correction
• Council agreed to protest two XS Consulting invoices
• Council agreed to set up signs at brush pile, discuss cameras later
• Council agreed to send request for building inspector through LMC

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The City Council approved an increase in insurance coverage for city contents and authorized a Joint Powers Agreement. The council also approved the 2023 audit draft and funded new equipment for the fire department.

• Approved April claims and checks totaling $18,053.63
• Approved $5,724 for 18 pairs of fire department boots
• Approved insurance Option #3: building coverage at $2,230,000 and contents increased to $3 million
• Decided to leave city ponds uninsured
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement
• Approved Draft of 2023 Audit
• Approved March 14th meeting minutes

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The Carlos City Council approved a conditional use permit for James Whipkey's second lot to operate a temporary online bidding pickup site for K-BID. The council also approved February claims, an ESRI lead service line inventory contract, Teresa Zwieg's ball field maintenance, a donation resolution from REA, and a new CD investment. The February reconciliation was not approved due to a $424.81 discrepancy and will be re-presented in April.

• Approved conditional use permit for K-BID pickup lot (motion carried)
• Approved February claims totaling $50,367.42 (motion passed)
• Approved ESRI Lead Service Line Inventory/GIS Project quote (motion carried)
• Approved Teresa Zwieg's ball field thatching and preparation services (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-3-14 to receive donation/grant for CFD from REA (motion carried)
• Approved opening $200,000 CD with First Western Bank at 5.06% for 6 months (motion carried)
• Tabled February reconciliation due to $424.81 discrepancy (to be re-presented in April)

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The Carlos City Council is reviewing and approving a list of claims totaling $6,995.39 for the period March 1-31, 2025. The agenda is primarily a routine approval of payments to vendors for services and supplies, including patrol services, snow removal, utilities, and equipment.

• $901.20 to Douglas County Sheriff's Office for 20 hours of patrol service in February 2025
• $1,105.00 to Lakes Area Excavating for February sidewalk snow removal
• $2,000.00 to Arrow EMS for the Carlos Fire Department
• $570.58 to Brother's Market for gas for pickup and plow truck
• $554.00 to Minnesota Department of Health for quarterly water supply connection fee

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The City Council passed Resolution 2024-3 to update the city's fee schedule. The council also approved the January treasurer's report and claims, and agreed to send a notice to a resident regarding an untabbed vehicle.

• Approved Resolution 2024-3 regarding fee schedule updates
• Approved January Treasurer's Report and February claims totaling $5,312.18
• Approved January meeting minutes as corrected
• Agreed to send a letter to a residence on Carlos Avenue regarding a vehicle without current tabs
• Tabled review of new union contract until next month

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to accept two cash contributions. These funds are designated for the Carlos Fire Department to support its services and operations.

• $1,000 contribution from West Central Initiative for Carlos Fire
• $2,500 contribution from Brenton, LLC for Carlos Fire (excluding pensions)

The City Council approved a new tobacco ordinance and a resolution to accept donations for the Fire Department. The council also authorized electronic funds transfers and maintained a $5,000 monthly transfer to the MPFA Savings Fund.

• Approved December meeting minutes
• Approved Treasurer Report and January claims
• Approved tobacco ordinance
• Approved resolution to receive Fire Department donations from WCI and Brenton
• Approved Resolution 2024-2 for Electronic Funds Transfers
• Approved Resolution 2024-4 to continue $5,000 monthly transfer to MPFA Savings Fund
• Tabled 2024 Fee Ordinance Schedule until next month