City of Kandiyohi, MN

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved several construction-related payments and agreements, including a $737,899.68 pay application for Crow River Construction, a $92,000 engineering agreement for a future water treatment plant, and a $15,825 payment for property restoration. They also tabled a $15 million street and utility improvement project pending financial analysis, and authorized additional soil testing for contaminated soil at the water tower site.

• Approved Crow River Construction Pay Application 5 for $737,899.68
• Accepted Change Order 2 extending substantial completion to Sept 18 at no cost
• Accepted Change Order 3 for $7,238 additional cost for Pacific Avenue work
• Approved $15,825 payment to Home Agency for property restoration (4-1)
• Tabled retaining wall removal pending variance research
• Approved Eagle Construction Pay Application No. 6 for $8,312.50
• Authorized additional soil testing for contaminated soil
• Approved $92,000 engineering agreement for water treatment plant (subject to attorney review)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved several items, including a $71,670 Moore Engineering invoice for construction services, a resolution establishing a 10% annual increase in the Fire Apparatus and Equipment Fund contributions for 2027-2029, and a resolution appointing election judges. The council also approved a consent agenda covering minutes, claims, donations, and reports, and approved a curb replacement for a resident's driveway, a petting zoo event, and an alley closure for Kandi Night Out.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, donations, and reports
• Approved replacing driveway curb with drive-over curbing for Mae Barker's property
• Approved petting zoo event in Whittier Park on August 3, 2026
• Approved Resolution 202616 appointing election judges (4-0, Hunt abstained)
• Approved Resolution 202617 establishing fire fund contribution schedule with 10% annual increase (3-0, Giese abstained)
• Approved Moore Engineering invoice SIN010084 for $71,670.00
• Approved alley closure for Kandi Night Out on August 5, 2026 (Giese abstained)

City Council

City Council

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a $675,547.49 pay application for utility and street work on 3rd Street, adopted the Phase I special assessment roll with a 5.65% interest rate over 20 years, and approved several smaller items including a fire hall wash bay water softener and a grant application for EV charging stations. The council also approved a second driveway apron for a resident, amended the sewer repair ordinance to allow sleeving, and directed staff to get quotes for a water connection at the city shop.

• Adopted Resolution 202612 adopting Phase I special assessments (4-0)
• Approved Crow River Construction Pay Application 3 for $675,547.49
• Approved Moore Engineering invoices totaling $85,016.00
• Approved second driveway apron for Erica Goodsen
• Amended sewer repair ordinance to allow sleeving (3-1)
• Approved $1,730.56 fire hall wash bay water softener
• Approved EV charging station grant application (Phase 1)
• Approved storage of Sheriff's dive trailer in Fire Hall

City Council

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved several items, including a $3,300 sewer scoping camera, a change order for Crow River Construction contingent on funding, and a new online payment portal option. They also accepted a $4 million state grant for a new water treatment plant, approved street closures for Kandi is Dandy Days, and adopted policies for outside water meters and new connection permits.

• Approved $3,300 sewer scoping camera purchase
• Approved Crow River Construction change order contingent on Rural Development funding
• Approved online payment portal with option 2 (users pay 4.5% card fee)
• Approved Outside Water Meter Policy and Permit
• Approved New Water Service Connection Permit ($100 fee) and New Sewer Service Connection Permit ($1,000 fee)
• Approved KIDD street closures for June 12-13, 2026
• Approved Spurs alcohol sales and mechanical bull during KIDD events
• Accepted Jason Miller as full fire department member (Giese abstained)

City Council

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved several infrastructure-related payments, including a USDA Rural Development pay request of $369,960.76 and a Crow River Construction pay application of $189,908.80. They also approved a $2,000 annual customer portal subscription, an ACH authorization form, and a resolution proclaiming 'No Mow May'. The council voted to demolish the Center Park shelter due to safety concerns and tabled discussions on KIDD street closures and Home Agency property repairs pending further details.

• Approved USDA Rural Development Pay Request No. 2 for $369,960.76
• Approved Crow River Construction Pay Application 2 for $189,908.80
• Approved $2,000 annual Kamstrup customer portal subscription
• Approved ACH Authorization Form for utility payments
• Approved Resolution 202609 proclaiming 'No Mow May' (voice vote, 4 yes)
• Approved demolition of Center Park shelter due to safety concerns
• Tabled KIDD street closures discussion until next meeting
• Tabled Home Agency property repair discussion pending cost estimate

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a $1,158,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bond (Resolution 202606) to finance the city's share of the infrastructure project, and signed the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Credit Enhancement Program Agreement. The council also approved a $5,027 pressure washer purchase, switched cell phone providers to FirstNet, set a special assessment hearing for May 19, 2026, and approved a 20-year assessment repayment plan at 4.65% interest. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Resolution 202606 for $1,158,000 utility revenue bond (4-0)
• Approved pressure washer purchase from Swanson Equipment for $5,027
• Approved FirstNet SIM card and cell provider switch from Visible to FirstNet
• Set special assessment hearing for May 19, 2026 (Resolution 202604)
• Approved 20-year assessment repayment plan at 4.65% interest (Resolution 202605)
• Approved EMC Insurance license and permit surety bond for MnDOT right-of-way
• Granted Sluka Concessions permission to use city outlet overnight during KIDD
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and department reports

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council, sitting as the Board of Appeals and Equalization, received the 2026 assessment report from the County Assessor's Office. The report noted a 4-6% increase in average estimated market values, with the city's total estimated market value rising to $37,902,000. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned without public comment.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a 10% annual increase in Truck Fund contributions from townships starting with the 2027 budget, with the 2027 total set at $16,500. The council also approved several infrastructure payments, including a $1.11 million USDA pay request and a $355,710.76 construction pay application. A public hearing for the final special assessment was scheduled for April 14, 2026, and the council adopted an equipment use policy.

• Approved 10% annual increase in Truck Fund contributions starting 2027 (voice vote, 3 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved $1,111,462.82 USDA RD Pay Request No. 1
• Approved Crow River Construction Pay Application 1 for $355,710.76
• Approved Moore Engineering invoice for $9,560
• Set special assessment public hearing for April 14, 2026
• Adopted Resolution 202603 Equipment Operation and Use Policy
• Approved $150 deposit for new water/sewer utility users
• Set Kandi Clean-Up Day for May 16, 2026

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved an amended snow emergency ordinance (Section 71.04) that defines snow events and sets parking restrictions, including overnight towing during snow events. The council also approved a pay application for Eagle Construction, allowed the boom lift to be serviced, and held a closed session for personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amended snow emergency ordinance §71.04 (voice vote, 3-0, McGillivray absent)
• Approved summary publication of amended ordinance §71.04
• Approved Eagle Construction Pay Application 3 for $90,962.50
• Authorized hauling boom lift to Central Equipment Sales for hydraulic C shaft replacement
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims list
• Closed meeting for personnel matters under Minn. Stat. §13D.05, Subd. 3

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a $420.96 reimbursement for towing and court filing fees to resolve a conciliation court matter, and directed staff to initiate an ordinance amendment. They also approved pay applications for the Eagle Construction project totaling $100,022.65, a Moore Engineering invoice of $10,755.00, and a $957.00 gas wire spool purchase. The consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and department reports, was approved. The council also allowed the Mini-Rods at the 2026 Kandi is Dandy Days and approved the Businessmen's Group supper at the Fire Hall.

• Approved $420.96 towing reimbursement and directed ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Construction Pay Application 1 for $71,522.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Construction Pay Application 2 for $28,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Moore Engineering invoice SIN007381 for $10,755.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $957.00 purchase of Gas Wire Spool for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $69,858.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Mini-Rods at 2026 Kandi is Dandy Days (unanimous)
• Approved Businessmen's Group supper at Fire Hall with conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved two amended policies: the Internal Controls Policy, which adds cybersecurity and data backup standards, and the Employee Policy, which updates conduct rules and adds Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave provisions. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and claims. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 20 minutes and claims list
• Approved amended Internal Controls Policy (motion carried)
• Approved amended Employee Policy (motion carried)

City Council

City Council