Finlayson public meetings in 2023
10 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Finlayson City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from staff and department heads, and act on old and new business. Key actions include a building permit for the Olsen residence, a proposal from Oberloh & Oberloh for audit services, the 2024 tax levy resolution, a budget transfer from liquor to general funds, and resolutions for fire department donations and ESST. The council will also discuss a minimum wage increase for 2024.
- Building permit for Olsen residence
- Oberloh & Oberloh Audit Firm Proposal
- Resolution 2023-09: 2024 Tax Levy
- Budget transfer from liquor to general funds
- Resolution 2023-14,15: Donations to Fire Department
City Council
The Finlayson City Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed 2024 budget and property tax levy. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.
- Review of 2024 proposed budget and levy
City Council
The Finlayson City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2023, covering a range of administrative and operational items. Key discussions include the 2024 budget, potential wage increases for staff, a possible rate increase for the Banning Sewer District, and a closed meeting regarding a fire department personnel issue. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and financial reports.
- 2024 Budget item changes/updates
- Banning Sewer District possible rate increase
- Pressure wash of water tower
- Ashley Lucht wage increase for reconciling
- Goodman wage increase
City Council
The Finlayson City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving reports from staff and department heads, and addressing several new business items. Notable discussions include renting out office space in City Hall, closing for Black Friday, and accepting a resignation.
- Discussion on renting out office space in City Hall
- Discussion on closing for Black Friday
- Discussion on snow removal by Hillock fence
- Discussion on School Street empty lot
- Erick Blaisdell resignation
City Council
The Finlayson City Council will review financial reports, discuss old business like drainage easements, and take up new items including a temporary liquor license for the Finlayson-Giese Lions, a proposed 2024 levy and budget, and a city dump policy. They will also hear from the Pine County Sheriff and consider training for first responders.
- Building permits for 2290 State Highway 18, 2291 State Highway 18, and 6553 Broadway Street
- Resolution 2023-08 and Resolution 2023-09 (proposed levy)
- 2024 Levy Certification & Budget Info / 2024 Proposed Budget
- Finlayson-Giese Lions Temporary Liquor License
- Earned Safe and Sick Time effective 2024
City Council
The Finlayson City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reports, and will discuss several new items. Key actions include considering a temporary liquor license for the Finlayson-Giese Lions, setting the 2024 proposed levy via Resolution 2023-09, and reviewing the 2024 budget. The council will also discuss building permits, a drainage easement, and a new earned sick time policy.
- Building permits for 2290 and 2291 State Highway 18, and 6553 Broadway Street
- Finlayson-Giese Lions temporary liquor license
- Resolution 2023-09 proposed 2024 levy
- 2024 budget and levy certification info
- Earned Safe and Sick Time effective 2024
City Council
The Finlayson City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving reports from staff, and addressing old and new business items. Key items include building permits, a drainage and utility easement, and a resolution related to cannabis.
- Building permit for 2203 Finland Ave
- Building permit for 6610 Sherman Rd
- Drainage & Utility Easement
- Resolution (3) on cannabis
- Clerk hiring – Bank Resolutions
City Council
The Finlayson City Council is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several operational items. Key topics include the 2024 budget and budget committee, hiring a new clerk, and purchasing speed radar signs. The council will also revisit old business like National Night Out spending, bonuses, fire contracts, and a bar cook position.
- 2024 Budget & Budget Committee discussion
- Clerk Hiring discussion
- Speed radar signs discussion
- National Night Out spending limit (old business)
- Sportsman's Club Gambling License (new business)
City Council
The Finlayson City Council is holding its regular meeting to address routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports from staff. They will also take action on several old and new business items, such as gravel bids, a liquor license for the Finlayson-Giese Lions Club, and permits for the 4th of July fireworks and building projects.
- Gravel bids
- Liquor license – Finlayson-Giese Lions Club
- 4th of July fireworks permit
- Building permits for Peterson Garage and David Connolly (2022 Dixon Line)
- Fire Department charges and fees
City Council
The Finlayson City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including administering the oath of office to two newly elected council members, approving minutes, and receiving reports from the fire chief, sewer/water, planning and zoning, and the administrator. They will also consider old business about a post office sign and new business including a bank resolution to change signers, an assessment agreement, and donation resolutions.
- Oath of office for two council elects
- Bank resolution to add/remove signers
- Assessment agreement
- Donation resolutions 2022-18 and 2023-01
- Post office sign discussion