City of Kandiyohi public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a 6.5% increase in water usage rates and an 8% increase in sewer usage rates for 2025, along with a $5 increase in sump pump fees to $30 per month from November through March. The council also adopted Resolution 202422 to formalize the 2025 utility rates, fees, and charges. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, authorizing quotes for a 2025 lawn mower purchase and trade-in, and approving the Elected Official Rules of Procedures and Code of Conduct.

• Approved 6.5% water usage rate increase for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 8% sewer usage rate increase for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved sump pump fee increase from $25 to $30 per month (November–March) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 202422 for 2025 water and sewer utility rates (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including November 18, 2024 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
• Authorized Public Works Supervisor to obtain quotes for 2025 lawn mower purchase and trade-in (unanimous)
• Approved new Council Member Spencer Hunt to attend LMC Elected Leaders Institute (unanimous)
• Approved Elected Official Rules of Procedures and Code of Conduct (unanimous)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and department reports. They also approved flushing a hydrant to address a water smell complaint, sending a new council member to a training institute, and hiring a probationary firefighter. Two items were tabled to the December 2 meeting: ordinances and elected official rules.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and reports
• Approved flushing hydrant on 1st Street to address water smell complaint
• Approved Toby Giese attending LMC Elected Leaders Institute
• Approved hiring Lleyten Dekraai as probationary firefighter
• Tabled ordinances §177.30, §151.45-151.48, and 112.20 to Dec 2 public hearing
• Tabled Elected Official Rules of Procedures and Code of Conduct to Dec 2

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council held a special meeting to review and certify the 2024 municipal election results. By motion, the council adopted Resolution 202421 certifying the official results: Jonathan Lindstrand was reelected mayor for a 2-year term, Spencer Hunt was reelected to a 4-year council term, and Toby Giese was elected to a 4-year council term. The meeting then adjourned. No other substantive business was recorded.

• Accepted Resolution 202421 certifying official 2024 municipal election results (motion carried)
• Jonathan Lindstrand certified as reelected Mayor, 2-year term Jan 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2026
• Spencer Hunt certified as reelected Council Member, 4-year term Jan 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2028
• Toby Giese certified as elected Council Member, 4-year term Jan 1, 2025–Dec 13, 2028 (date as written in minutes)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved several items, including selecting Municipal Impact for the new city website, accepting donations for the fire department, and giving 6% raises to two employees. They also approved repairing a damaged fire hydrant and setting a public hearing for ordinance changes.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and claims list (unanimous)
• Approved repair of damaged fire hydrant at Pacific Ave and 6th St (unanimous)
• Approved use of Fire Hall for Santa Express decoration, pending Fire Chief approval (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing notice for Ordinance § 177.30 and amended ordinances (unanimous)
• Selected Municipal Impact for new city website, $449 setup + $665 first-year fee (unanimous)
• Approved 6% raises for Public Works Supervisor Huls and Clerk/Treasurer Woltjer, retroactive to Oct 25, 2024 payroll (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 202420 accepting $4,200 in donations for Fire Department Truck and Equipment Account (unanimous)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved Resolution 202419, allocating remaining ARPA funds to Phase 1 of the upcoming utility project, with a unanimous voice vote. The council also authorized Mayor Lindstrand to sign a professional services agreement with Moore Engineering for Project No. 20912 Phase 1 Water Tower & Street/Utility Improvements, and voted to keep the fence ordinance height at 6 feet for both residential and commercial properties. A decision on the city website was tabled, and Resolution 202420 was postponed to account for additional donations to the fire department. An initial amendment to Ordinance § 112.20 regarding liquor licenses was presented and will be decided at a future public hearing.

• Approved consent agenda including October 7, 2024 minutes, claims list, and a building permit for a storage shed at 201 3rd St N (motion carried)
• Voted to keep fence ordinance height at 6 feet for both residential and commercial zones (motion carried)
• Tabled decision on city website pending review of providers with text and email alert availability (motion carried)
• Authorized Mayor Lindstrand to sign Rural Development Agreement with Moore Engineering for Project No. 20912 Phase 1 Water Tower & Street/Utility Improvements (motion carried)
• Passed Resolution 202419 allocating remaining ARPA funds to Phase 1 of the utility project (voice vote: McGillivray-Yes, Clark-Yes, Hunt-Yes, Streich-Yes)
• Postponed Resolution 202420 to account for additional donations to the Kandiyohi Fire Department
• Presented initial amendment to Ordinance § 112.20 to allow additional liquor licenses; decision set for future public hearing

City Council

The City Council approved the 2024 Parks Improvement Plan and designated the Civic Center as the 2024 polling place. The council also approved a claims list totaling $36,304.94 and a liquor license for KJ ‘s Quickstop.

• Approved 2024 City of Kandiyohi Parks Improvement Plan (3-0)
• Passed Resolution 202418 designating the Civic Center as the 2024 polling place (3-0)
• Approved claims list payments totaling $36,304.94
• Approved liquor license for KJ ‘s Quickstop
• Approved MN Rural Water Association training session in March
• Waived civic center rental fee for a Make a Wish Celebration
• Accepted resignation of Volunteer Firefighter Daryl Miller
• Tabled decision on 4-year city website upgrade contract

City Council

The City Council approved a preliminary 2025 budget levy and scheduled a Truth-in-Taxation hearing for December. Other actions included authorizing a sewer pond cost estimate and approving various city payments.

• Accepted 2025 preliminary budget levy of $249,393 (4-0)
• Scheduled Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for December 2, 2024, at 7 pm
• Approved $4,000 cost estimate for sanitary sewer pond system from Moore Engineering
• Approved $39,659.40 in claims payments
• Approved patching a pothole on Dudley Avenue between 1st and 2nd Street
• Authorized Public Works to apply for DNR grants for trees and Emerald Ash Borer resolutions
• Approved September 3, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved an amendment to Ordinance §151.05, rezoning the Whittier School property (Exhibit A) from R-1 (single-family residential) to C-2 (commercial), with a 4-0 vote. They also directed the clerk to draft a short-term rental ordinance, approved AED installations at three locations, and accepted fire department donations. The council tabled any changes to the chicken ordinance indefinitely and discussed the preliminary 2025 budget.

• Approved rezoning of Whittier School property from R-1 to C-2 (4-0)
• Directed clerk to create short-term rental ordinance and permit application
• Approved KPC installing AED outside KJ's Quickstop (donated)
• Approved AED installations at Fire Hall and Whittier Park (donations from township, city pays for third)
• Approved applying for MN Dept. of Health Source Water Grant for new generator
• Accepted Resolution 202417 accepting $500 in fire department donations
• Tabled chicken ordinance changes indefinitely
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims list totaling $6,307.83

City Council

The City Council approved a contract for slabjacking near the Firehall and Atlantic Avenue. A proposal to bring fiber internet into city limits was deemed not cost-effective, and a property donation resolution was tabled.

• Approved August 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approved August 19, 2024, claims list totaling $34,453.92
• Approved $960.00 contract for Nissen Slabjacking for 32 linear feet along Atlantic Avenue and the Firehall
• Tabled Resolution 202417 regarding a real property donation for the Fire Department

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council met for a work session to discuss the 2025 Rural Development Infrastructure Project with Moore Engineering, covering scope, schedule, and funding. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session.

• No actions taken; meeting was informational only

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved an amendment to the fire department bylaws allowing grace days for emergency call percentages, accepted a donated vehicle for fire training, and approved the purchase of a commercial hydrant water meter. The council also tabled a proposal to allow chickens within city limits and decided to take no action on a portion of Dudley Avenue until a later street project phase.

• Approved consent agenda including July 15 minutes and claims list of $30,120.46
• Approved use of city picnic tables by Ebeneezer Church for community picnic
• Approved purchase of commercial hydrant water meter from DSG for $3,573.80
• Set election canvassing for November 7, 2024
• Approved fire department bylaws amendment allowing grace days (4-0)
• Accepted Resolution 202416 accepting donated 2005 Mercury Mountaineer for fire training (4-0)
• Tabled allowing chickens within city limits for further research
• Decided to take no action on Dudley Avenue after 7th Street until that street project phase

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council voted to fill a low spot on Dudley Ave with compost and grass seed after a gravel fill motion failed. The council then tabled the fill until the City Engineer can review it. They also approved a pickleball setup at Whittier Park Tennis Court and a 2025 porta potty for Kiddie Park.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and department reports
• Denied gravel fill on Dudley Ave (2-3)
• Approved compost fill and grass seed on Dudley Ave (3-1)
• Tabled Dudley Ave fill until City Engineer review
• Approved pickleball net and lines at Whittier Park Tennis Court
• Approved budgeting for porta potty at Kiddie Park for 2025
• Set special meeting with Moore Engineering for Aug 7, 2024
• Scheduled public hearing for Whittier School zoning on Aug 19, 2024

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council appointed Spencer Hunt to the vacant council seat, accepted a $1,000 fire department donation, adopted a new sewer utility rate for a multi-unit property, and introduced a zoning ordinance amendment with a public hearing set for August 19, 2024. The council also authorized applying for an emerald ash borer grant. All actions were approved unanimously except Hunt's abstention on his own appointment.

• Appointed Spencer Hunt to vacant City Council seat (voice vote, Hunt abstained)
• Accepted $1,000 cash donation from Kandiyohi M E Church Cemetery for Fire Department Truck and Equipment Account
• Adopted additional 2024 Sewer Utility Rate for 140 S 8th St, combining 16 units into one landlord rate
• Introduced zoning ordinance amendments, scheduling public hearing for August 19, 2024
• Authorized Public Works supervisor to apply for emerald ash borer grant
• Approved consent agenda including May 20 minutes and claims list totaling $25,360.55

City Council

The City Council approved the appointment of Spencer Hunt to a vacant council seat. The council also voted to change how sewer rates are billed for the Kandi West Apartments and approved a claims list for city expenditures.

• Approved appointment of Spencer Hunt to vacant council member seat (3-0)
• Approved motion to bill Kandi West Apartments landlord for residential sanitary sewer rates instead of individual tenants
• Approved June 17, 2024 Claims List totaling $44,841.31
• Approved June 3, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the May 20 meeting minutes and the June 3 claims list. The council discussed enforcing monthly fees for illegal sump pump discharge into the sanitary sewer system. A new council member will be appointed at the June 17 meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2024, Council Meeting Minutes
• Approved June 3, 2024, Claims List payments totaling $26,187.55

City Council

The City Council approved the assignment of $208,000 for future grant-ineligible infrastructure projects. The council also accepted the resignation of Council Member James Raddatz and rescinded a previous motion regarding street work on Dudley Avenue.

• Approved Resolution 202411 assigning $208,000 for future infrastructure expenditures (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 202410 accepting the resignation of Council Member James Raddatz (3-0)
• Rescinded March 18, 2024 motion to proceed with top cover of Dudley Avenue (3-0)
• Approved application for Kandiyohi County EDC grant for parks strategic plan and equipment
• Approved purchase of folding chairs and racks for civic center if under $6,000
• Appointed Council Member McGillivray as alternate representative for GLSSWD Commission
• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes and May 20, 2024 claims list

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved several actions, including increasing the Firemen's Relief Association pension from $2,500 to $3,000 per year served, accepting a $300 donation for the fire truck and equipment account, and approving the 2023 audit report. They also approved various public works projects, including crack sealing, manhole lining, and an AED grant application. The council tabled gravel work on Dudley Avenue pending a special assessment review.

• Approved consent agenda including April 15 minutes and claims list of $18,698.78
• Tabled gravel on Dudley Avenue pending special assessment review
• Approved Bargan Inc. for crack sealing at $20,000
• Approved one porta potty in Bell Park, one by baseball field, three for KIDD by firehall
• Approved AED grant application and purchase (cost $1,632.62 with grant)
• Approved manhole lining by Hiperline for $9,959.80
• Approved increase in Firemen's Relief Association pension to $3,000/year served
• Approved Resolution 202409 accepting $300 donation from Robert and Diann Anderson

City Council

The City Council approved the April 15 claims list totaling $42,777.27 and passed motions to allow a steer and pony express fundraiser in town with liability conditions. A motion to invoice a resident for water meter testing costs was approved. Two new business items, Resolution 202409 and KIDD street closures, were tabled due to insufficient council attendance.

• Approved Consent Agenda including April 1 and April 8 minutes
• Approved Claims List totaling $42,777.27
• Allowed Longhorn Steer fundraiser April 15-20 with liability conditions (2-1 vote)
• Allowed Pony Express fundraiser with cleanup and liability conditions (2-0 vote)
• Approved invoicing resident $137.26 plus $18.82 for water meter testing
• Tabled Resolution 202409 due to lack of 2/3 council presence
• Tabled KIDD Street Closures due to lack of council presence

City Council

The Board of Appeals and Equalization met to receive reports on city market values. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a claims list totaling $6,822.19. The council accepted West Central Sanitation's quote for clean-up day services and approved Resolution 202408 proclaiming 'No Mow May' for participating residents. ISG Engineering introduced itself to the council, and crack sealing quotes were delayed due to weather. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and claims list) (motion carried)
• Accepted West Central Sanitation's clean-up day quote (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 202408 proclaiming 'No Mow May' (voice vote: 4 yes)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved four resolutions transferring specific budget funds to assigned accounts for future infrastructure, parks, and public works needs. They also authorized hiring Voss Plumbing to add gravel to Dudley Avenue and approved the purchase of two new voting booths. A request was made to begin an application for a park equipment grant.

• Approved Resolution 202404 transferring $27,098.90 for future street and utility expenditures (voice vote, 3-0)
• Approved Resolution 202405 transferring $9,968.13 for future parks and recreation needs (voice vote, 3-0)
• Approved Resolution 202406 transferring $11,837.50 for future public works equipment (voice vote, 3-0)
• Approved Resolution 202407 authorizing application for $5,000 grant navigation support (voice vote, 3-0)
• Approved hiring Voss Plumbing for Dudley Avenue gravel work with lining (motion carried, Raddatz abstained)
• Approved purchase of two voting booths for $2,217.90 plus shipping (motion carried)
• Approved removal of two trees on 3rd Street boulevard for $1,100 (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda including March 4 minutes and claims list (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including a claims list for various city expenditures. The council also authorized a resident mailer regarding lead water lines and requested quotes for road work on 7th Street.

• Approved Claims List payments totaling $26,516.08
• Approved February 20, 2024, Council Meeting Minutes
• Approved motion to obtain quotes for paving or gravel on 7th Street north side dead end
• Approved mailing residents regarding Minnesota Department of Health lead water line checks
• Approved wiping and reinstalling an old city computer for Kandiyo-Hilighter use

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda, claims list payments totaling $32,162.23, and waived late fees for a resident whose water meter is being tested. The council also approved paying for Kandi is Dandy Days inflatables and tent, a $2,000 payment to the Kandiyo-Hilighter, and increased volunteer firefighter wages based on the Fire Board's recommendation.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Feb 5 minutes, claims, and department reports
• Waived late fees for a resident while their water meter is tested
• Approved paying for inflatables and tent for Kandi is Dandy Days
• Approved payment of $2,000 to the Kandiyo-Hilighter for 2021-2024
• Approved Fire Board's recommendation to increase volunteer firefighter wages
• Approved use of the Firehall for inclement weather during KIDD events

City Council

The City Council approved Voss Plumbing for emergency plumbing and RPZ testing. The council also accepted a $1,000 donation for the Fire Department and approved the 2024 Mini Rods event.

• Approved January 16, 2024, Council Meeting Minutes
• Approved February 5, 2024, Claims List payments totaling $7,585.77
• Selected Voss Plumbing for emergency plumbing and RPZ testing
• Approved Resolution 202403 to accept $1,000 donation for Fire Department Truck and Equipment Account
• Approved Fire Department Association's Mini Rods for 2024 Kandi is Dandy Days

City Council

The Council authorized a full water tower inspection and increased hourly wages for election judges. They also approved the 2024 Fire Department officer elections and updated safety equipment for city facilities.

• Approved full water tower inspection for $3,500
• Approved purchase of pull down eyewash stations for pump house and shop
• Approved purchase of plumbed eyewash station for Fire Hall
• Approved 2024 Fire Department officer elections
• Increased election judge wages to $20 per hour and head judge wages to $20 per hour
• Approved Annual Conflict of Interest Policy and 2024 statements
• Approved January 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approved January 16, 2024, claims list totaling $45,784.85

City Council

The City Council approved its annual appointments for city officials and service providers. The council also updated the employee policy to align with 2023 state legislature changes and authorized the donation of surplus equipment.

• Approved annual appointments for city attorney, auditor, bank, and engineer
• Approved Resolution 202401 to donate a 1988 Luverne Pumper to El Centenario, Mexico Volunteer Fire and EMS (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 202402 to accept a donated 1988 GMC Jimmy for fire department training (4-0)
• Approved updates to Employee Policy regarding Sick and Safe Time (ESST) and family insurance
• Approved Consent Agenda including December 4, 2023 meeting minutes and claims list
• Approved $58,766.64 in total expenditures