City of Kandiyohi public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved the 2026 water and sewer utility rates, including a 6.5% increase on water usage and a 7% increase on sewer usage. The council also approved purchasing a Bobcat T66 skid steer for $34,000, replacing broken Civic Center chairs, and paying regular December bills. Additionally, the council reviewed snow emergency parking enforcement and noted that Center Park shelter quotes are still pending.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims list, payroll, and Resolution 202521 for donations
- Approved purchase of a Bobcat T66 skid steer for $34,000 in January 2026 (motion carried)
- Approved the purchase of at least 100 replacement chairs for the Civic Center (motion carried)
- Approved payment of regular bills for the remainder of December (motion carried)
- Approved Resolution 202522 adopting the 2026 sewer and water utility rates, fees, and charges (4-0 vote)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and the October water report. Mayor Lindstrand announced a $4,167,900 Congressionally Directed Spending award for the water treatment plant, expected to advance the project by about five years. The council authorized applying for a 50/50 DNR grant for wildland gear (with one abstention) and discussed property tax increases. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda including November 3 minutes, claims list of $30,782.99, and October water report
- Authorized application for 50/50 DNR grant for wildland gear (~$1,700 total; Giese abstained)
- Noted $4,167,900 federal award for water treatment plant (reported, not voted)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved covering the full 0.88% Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave premium for employees, approved the consent agenda including the 2026 polling place designation, authorized a utility box for Fire Truck 4386, and designated a new full firefighter. No other substantive decisions were made; items like the Center Park Shelter had no updates.
- Approved consent agenda including Oct 20 minutes, claims list, and Resolution 202520 designating 2026 polling place (unanimous)
- Authorized Fire Department to add utility box to Truck 4386 at cost not to exceed $5,000 (carried, Giese abstained)
- Designated Lleyton DeKraai as full member of Kandiyohi Fire Department (carried, Giese abstained)
- Approved covering full 0.88% MN Paid Leave premium for employees (carried)
City Council
The City Council approved initiating a change order to extend the water tower construction deadline to November 2027 following the bankruptcy of a subcontractor. The council also approved several wage increases for city staff and council members.
- Approved initiating water tower project time extension to November 2027 (4-0)
- Authorized purchase of replacement street sweeper up to $10,000
- Approved renewing Building Services Agreement with City of Willmar through 2027
- Approved increasing council member wages to MN Minimum Wage rate effective Jan 1, 2026 (4-0)
- Approved 4% wage increase for Public Works Supervisor and Clerk/Treasurer
- Authorized annual payout of accrued sick time exceeding 520 hours
- Accepted Fire Relief Association election to maintain 0% interest rate
- Approved October 20, 2025, claims list totaling $41,696.63
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council awarded the contract for the USDA Phase 1 infrastructure project to Crow River Construction for $3,748,977.05. Additionally, the council authorized the solicitation of quotes for a new Center Park shelter and approved a fire department fundraiser. Discussion regarding delays on the water tower project was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved $3,748,977.05 infrastructure contract to Crow River Construction (4-0)
- Tabled water tower project delay discussion
- Directed staff to obtain three quotes for new Center Park shelter
- Approved Willmar Whiskey Society fundraiser for fire department
- Approved consent agenda including September 18 minutes and claims list
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved the proposed 2026 budget levy totaling $246,393 and scheduled the Truth-in-Taxation public hearing for December 1, 2025. The council also approved resolutions related to USDA Rural Development water project funding, a $1,079,000 utility revenue bond anticipation note, and a street closure for fire department training.
- Approved consent agenda including September 2 minutes, claims list, and Resolution 202514 accepting donations
- Approved closing Atlantic Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th Street on Sept 18 for fire training
- Approved 2026 proposed budget levy of $246,393
- Scheduled Truth-in-Taxation public hearing for December 1, 2025, at 7 p.m.
- Approved Resolution 202517 establishing a new municipal checking account and signers
- Approved Resolution 202519 authorizing application for additional USDA Rural Development funding
- Approved Resolution 202518 executing advance agreement, joining JPA, and accepting $1,079,000 bond anticipation note
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved several purchases and policies, including a revised Flow Meter Testing Policy, 300 feet of drain tile for Center Park, a diesel tank and containment berm, Banyon utility billing software, Taft Law as bond counsel, fire hall door seals, and Kamstrup ultrasonic water meters. The council also reviewed the preliminary budget levy and received updates on infrastructure projects, but no final decisions were made on those items.
- Approved revised Flow Meter Testing Policy for City Fire Hydrants (3-0, Hunt absent)
- Approved purchase of 300 feet of 6-inch drain tile for Center Park (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of diesel tank and berm from Interstate Products for $1,140 (unanimous)
- Approved Banyon Utility Billing Software (3-0, Hunt absent)
- Approved Taft Law as bond counsel for MRWA interim financing (3-0, Hunt absent)
- Approved purchase of fire hall door seals from Snirt Stopper for $1,790 (2-0-1, Giese abstained)
- Approved purchase of Kamstrup ultrasonic water meters at $295 each (3-0, Hunt absent)
City Council
The City Council approved the August 18, 2025, claims list totaling $36,441.00. The council also authorized the City Clerk/Treasurer to attend a professional academy in September 2026. No new business was introduced during the meeting.
- Approved August 4, 2025, Council Meeting Minutes
- Approved August 18, 2025, Claims List totaling $36,441.00
- Approved July 2025 Water Report
- Approved Clerk/Treasurer Woltjer's attendance at the Municipal Clerks and Officers Advanced Academy (Sept 24–26, 2026)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved a $1,811,287 contract with Eagle Construction for the new water tower and removal of the existing tower, as part of the Water System Improvement project. The council also approved an off-sale liquor license for OM Food Mart, authorized exploring spill containment for a diesel tank, and joined the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan with a $3,300 annual benefit. Several items were discussed but not decided, including lawn mowing complaints and accounting software options.
- Approved consent agenda including July 21 and July 16 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
- Approved off-sale liquor license to OM LLC DBA OM Food Mart pending background check and insurance (motion carried, one absent)
- Authorized Public Works Supervisor to explore spill containment for 500-gallon diesel tank (motion carried, one absent)
- Amended May 5, 2025 minutes to correct Fire Relief Association By-Laws reference (motion carried, one abstention, one absent)
- Approved Resolution 2025-16 joining Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan with $3,300 annual benefit (voice vote, one abstention, one absent)
- Accepted Eagle Construction bid of $1,811,287 for new water tower and removal of existing tower (voice vote, all present yes)
- Directed Clerk/Treasurer to continue researching accounting software options (no formal vote)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved Resolution 202515 to start the bidding process for the Phase I Street & Utility Improvement Project, covering multiple streets. They also authorized the Clerk/Treasurer to apply for interim construction financing from two sources, and approved joining the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan. A minor repair at Center Park shelter was authorized.
- Approved consent agenda including July 7 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
- Authorized Public Works Supervisor to replace two posts at Center Park shelter (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 202512 to join Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan (3-0, Giese abstained)
- Approved Resolution 202515 to advertise for bids for Phase I Street & Utility Improvement Project (3-0)
- Authorized applying to MRWA for interim construction financing (3-0)
- Authorized applying through Kandiyohi Power Cooperative for interim financing (3-0)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council held a special assessment public hearing on July 16, 2025, to consider Phase I of a street and utility improvement project covering several streets and avenues. The estimated total project cost is $7,612,000, with about $5.7 million in grants and $1.91 million in estimated loans; the city proposes to assess 20% of remaining costs, an estimated $500,000. Residents raised questions about Phases 2 and 3, the water tower size, boulevard trees, and Center Park drainage; the council clarified the hearing covered Phase 1 only. No decisions or votes on the project were recorded; the hearing adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
- Held public hearing on Phase I street and utility improvement project (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned public hearing at 7:56 p.m. (Hunt/Giese, no objections)
City Council
The City Council approved the claims list for June 30 and July 7, 2025. The council also authorized hiring part-time maintenance staff and applying for a parks grant.
- Approved claims list payments totaling $113,392.34
- Approved June 16, 2025, meeting minutes
- Authorized hiring part-time employees for lawn mowing and maintenance
- Approved purchase of name tags for City Council and staff
- Approved application for Healthy Kids Initiative matching funds grant from Play & Park Structures
- Approved promotion for National Night Out in the Lakes Area Review
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved Resolution 202513 to receive a feasibility report and call a public hearing regarding water and sewer improvements. The initial Special Assessment hearing is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM, based on estimated costs for affected properties. Additionally, the council approved manhole lining work on 6th Street and Atlantic Avenue for $9,824.50 and removed one member from the Fire Department roster.
- Approved Consent Agenda including June 2 minutes and May Water/Sewer reports (unanimous)
- Approved stop signs at 7th Street and Dudley Avenue corners (motion carried)
- Approved landscaping improvements near the Fire Hall (motion carried)
- Approved manhole lining on 6th Street and Atlantic Avenue for $9,824.50 (motion carried)
- Approved Public Works attendance at MRWA Operators Training on August 20, 2025 (motion carried)
- Removed David Monson from Fire Department roster due to leave expiration and relocation (voice vote: Clark, McGillivray, Hunt Yes; Giese Absent)
- Approved purchase of a new Public Works phone (motion carried)
- Approved Resolution 202513 receiving feasibility report and calling Special Assessment hearing (voice vote: Clark, McGillivray, Hunt, Giese Yes)
City Council
The Council approved increasing Fire Relief Association pension payments from $3,000 to $3,250 per year of service. They also authorized the transfer of the Association's Special Fund to the PERA program effective January 1, 2026. Other actions included approving a claims list totaling $13,387.94.
- Approved claims list payments totaling $13,387.94
- Approved Clerk/Treasurer attendance at MCFOA training on June 24, 2025
- Approved giveaway of remaining seedling trees
- Approved Fire Relief Association pension increase to $3,250 per year of service (3-0)
- Approved transfer of Fire Relief Association Special Fund to PERA effective Jan 1, 2026 (3-0)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved the 2024 audit report, several equipment purchases, and other routine items. They also authorized a $1,500 study for a potential pond sewer system and set rates for fire hall cleaning. All decisions were made as recorded in the minutes.
- Approved consent agenda including May 5 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new civic center table for $181, billed to renter (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of plate packer for $699 for street repairs (unanimous)
- Authorized automatic payments to Gopher State One (unanimous)
- Approved building/repairing chair racks under $1,000 (unanimous)
- Approved revised civic center rental checklist (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of used extraction tools for fire department for $7,800 (Giese abstained)
- Approved 2024 audit report and related documents (unanimous)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved updates to the Fire Relief Association's standard operating guidelines and increased annual membership dues from $15 to $20, both with Council Member Giese abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The council also passed Resolution 202511 authorizing grant navigation support from LMC, and tabled discussion on moving utility lines for an unspecified project until May 19. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Approved consent agenda including April 21 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
- Approved Fire Department SOG update for membership status documentation (4-0, Giese abstained)
- Approved fire relief association membership fee increase from $15 to $20 (4-0, Giese abstained)
- Tabled utility line relocation discussion until May 19 (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution 202511 authorizing grant navigation support from LMC (4-0)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and claims. They approved the use of the Fire Hall for a business luncheon and a street dance, accepted a firefighter's retirement, approved alcohol service for KIDD events, approved street closures for KIDD, and increased the Civic Center cleaning rate from $30 to $60 per time.
- Approved consent agenda including April 7 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
- Approved Fire Hall use for Kandiyohi Business Association luncheon June 14 (unanimous)
- Approved Fire Hall use for Street Dance June 14 as weather backup (unanimous)
- Accepted volunteer firefighter Josiah Swanson's retirement effective April 10 (passed, Giese abstaining)
- Approved Spurs to provide alcohol service at 2025 KIDD events (unanimous)
- Approved KIDD street closures for parade, water ball, mini rods, pedal pull, and alley (unanimous)
- Increased Civic Center cleaning rate to $60 per time from $30 (unanimous)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council, acting as the Board of Appeals and Equalization, reviewed the 2025 assessment report showing a 10% average increase in market values. They heard public comments and voted to make no changes to the market values of two specific parcels. The meeting was adjourned after the decisions.
- No changes to market value of parcel 50-100-0100 (motion carried)
- No changes to market value of parcel 50-100-0780 (motion carried, McGillivray abstained)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved several items, including correcting a residential water billing error from February and March 2025, waiving late fees for affected bills, and passing resolutions to accept a $600 donation for the fire department and proclaim 'No Mow May.' They also approved dust control on 1st Street and a $251.34 special assessment payment. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda including March 17 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
- Approved dust control spraying on 1st Street (motion carried)
- Passed Resolution 202509 accepting $600 donation for fire department (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Passed Resolution 202510 proclaiming 'No Mow May' (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Approved $251.34 special assessment payment (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Approved correcting residential water billing error (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Approved waiving late fees on corrected water bills (3-0, McGillivray absent)
City Council
The City Council approved several fund transfers for future public works, infrastructure, and parks equipment. The council also voted to install an AED at Whittier Park and accepted a $900 donation for the Fire Department.
- Approved installation of an AED near the Whittier Park tennis court
- Approved Resolution 202505 to accept a $900 donation for the Fire Department (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 202506 to transfer $10,180.03 in Franchise Fees to Parks and Recreation (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 202507 to transfer $16,478.60 in Public Works Equipment Funds to an assigned fund (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 202508 to transfer $10,080.20 in Capital Outlay Funds for future infrastructure (3-0)
- Approved March 3, 2025, meeting minutes
- Approved March 17, 2025, claims list totaling $38,938.67
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved Resolution 202504 to redeem $113,300 of the fire hall lease, with $60,049 from the city and $53,251 from Kandiyohi Township, pending township approval. They also approved a new trailer purchase, switched refuse/recycling providers to West Central Sanitation, and approved the new city logo and letterhead. The council authorized the mayor to sign the Right-of-Way map for the first phase of the infrastructure project.
- Approved Resolution 202504 to redeem $113,300 of fire hall lease (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Approved purchase of 7,000 lb. galvanized trailer from Haug Implement for $7,250.00 (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Authorized switch from Waste Management to West Central Sanitation for refuse/recycling (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Approved new city logo and letterhead (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Authorized Mayor to sign Right-of-Way map for infrastructure project (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Approved mini-rods event and Atlantic Avenue closure on June 14 (2-0-1, Giese abstained, McGillivray absent)
- Approved fire service billing for Green Lake and Kandiyohi Townships (3-0, McGillivray absent)
- Approved consent agenda including January 21 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved the purchase of a Ford F-150 and authorized the sale of an old plow truck. The council also passed a resolution for facility indebtedness and authorized design work for a water tower project.
- Approved purchase of Ford F-150 from Schwieters Ford of Montevideo for $21,365.00
- Approved sale of old plow truck via Nelson International consignment for $8,000
- Approved payment for KIDD bounce house and obstacle course
- Passed Resolution 202504 authorizing indebtedness for facility acquisition or improvement
- Authorized Moore Engineering to proceed with final water tower design for USDA Rural Development approval
- Approved January 21, 2025, meeting minutes
- Approved February 3, 2025, claims list totaling $53,484.61
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved the purchase of a used 2011 International dump truck with plow equipment for $27,000, and also approved the 2025 Brush Site Permit. A policy was set allowing pole barn style garages if they match the house and are aesthetically pleasing. The council also directed Moore Engineering to pursue listing a new pond system on Minnesota's 2026 Project Priority List for potential wastewater funding.
- Approved consent agenda including January 21, 2025 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
- Approved pole barn style garage policy (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of used 2011 International dump truck with plow equipment for $27,000 (unanimous, one absent)
- Approved 2025 Brush Site Permit (unanimous, one absent)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved several purchases and agreements, including two new internal pulley flag poles for $3,600 each, utility locating equipment for $22,495 funded partly by grants, and postcards to promote the new website. They also accepted the 2025 building inspector contract with the City of Willmar, approved a payment plan for an unbilled water meter, and discussed speed limit options on Helen Avenue. All motions passed unanimously with no opposition.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims list, and department reports
- Approved purchase of two internal pulley flag poles at $3,600 each
- Approved purchase of utility locating equipment for $22,495 with grant funding
- Approved order of postcards from PrintMasters for website promotion
- Approved payment plan for unbilled water meter at 6th Street residence with penalties waived
- Approved building inspector contract with City of Willmar for 2025 (voice vote: 3 yes, 1 absent)
City Council
The Kandiyohi City Council approved Resolution 202501 authorizing a WIF grant application to MN PFA for infrastructure, approved annual appointments and contracts, and increased the Fire Relief Association contribution from $4 to $5 per hour. The council also tabled a water meter billing issue and approved a lawn mower purchase from Haug Implement for $2,200 after trade-in.
- Approved Resolution 202501 authorizing MN PFA WIF grant application (unanimous)
- Approved annual appointments including attorney, auditor, bank, newspaper, engineer, and fire board members (unanimous)
- Approved Fire Relief Association contribution increase from $4 to $5 per hour (3-0, Giese abstained)
- Approved lawn mower purchase from Haug Implement for $2,200 after trade-in (unanimous)
- Tabled water meter billing issue at 6th Street residence for further deliberation (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 SafeAssure contract for OSHA safety training (unanimous)
- Extended building inspection contract until Jim Solheid's retirement on March 19, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved fire department officer elections (3-0, Giese abstained)