Finlayson public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Finlayson City Council will approve minutes from the November 12 meeting and payments for November 2024. It will discuss departmental reports and consider two resolutions, including a tax levy for 2025. Old business items such as the Schaefer Memorial Park and abandoned house at 2326 Hwy 18 are tabled. New business includes the 2025 final budget, a building permit renewal for Northern Contractors, and revisions to fire service contracts.

• Resolution #28 – Assess to Tax Roll Delinquent Fire Service Call Billings
• Resolution #29 – Tax Levy / 2025
• 2025 Final Budget
• Building Permit #10059 – renewal for Northern Contractors
• Revision of Fire Contracts formula

The Finlayson City Council approved the 2025 final budget, which projects a net income of $148,631. They also adopted resolutions for delinquent fire service assessments and the 2025 tax levy, and approved several other items including a building permit renewal and temporary liquor licenses. The meeting included a closed session for a probationary review of the City Clerk.

• Approved 2025 final budget with net income of $148,631 (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution #28 authorizing assessment of delinquent fire service call billings to tax roll (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution #29 certifying 2025 tax levy to Pine County (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution #30 acknowledging donation from Nancy & James Azarski (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution #31 acknowledging donation from Santa Days Pancake Breakfast (all in favor)
• Approved building permit #10059 at 6548 Broadway, waiving $100 fee as one-time variance (all in favor)
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Finlayson-Giese Lions Club events on 1/31, 2/22, 3/22 (all in favor)
• Approved using empty office in City Hall as working office for city business (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to announce and certify the election results for the Mayor and two City Council seats. The body will review the abstract of votes cast and the write-in tally sheet.

• Announcement of Mayor and two City Council election results
• Resolution 2024-25 certifying the November 4, 2024 election results

The council approved the purchase of camera systems for the bar/liquor store and City Hall, totaling $12,225. They also adopted resolutions for election results, the 2025 meeting schedule, and a sewer rate policy for irrigation. The maintenance worker position was made full-time, and a spring 2025 fire department fundraiser was approved.

• Approved $12,225 camera system purchase (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution #25 (Election Results Canvassing) (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution #26 (2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule) (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution #27 (Sewer Rate Policy for Irrigation) (all in favor)
• Made City Maintenance Worker position full-time (all in favor)
• Approved spring 2025 Fire & Rescue fundraiser (all in favor)
• Approved October bills paid (all in favor)
• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

City Council

The Finlayson City Council will consider several financial items, including donations, a policy to allow vendor payments before council approval, and the use of a $3396 public‑safety aid balance to purchase speed bumps and hardware for an alley. The meeting also includes updates on sewer and water projects, a parking‑lot lease for a liquor store, and a pending unemployment‑insurance overpayment refund of $4656.34. Additional agenda items cover domain email setup, a subdevelopment on Broadway, and various old‑business updates.

• Resolution #21 – donation from Shawn Kuhlman/Howie’s Mud Bog for $500
• Resolution #22 – Bjorklund donation for $3,600
• Resolution #23 – policy to allow vendor payment prior to council authorization
• Use of $3,396 public‑safety aid balance to purchase speed bumps and hardware (≤$500)
• MN Unemployment Insurance overpayment refund of $4,656.34

The Finlayson City Council approved several resolutions and equipment purchases, including new SCBA gear for the fire department, a plow blade, and budget items for water tower relief valves. They also accepted a bid for a variable feed drive unit and authorized the city attorney to consult with Finlayson Properties' attorney regarding the Broadway extension road ownership dispute.

• Adopted resolutions #20-#23 (donations and payment policy) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new SCBA equipment totaling $30-$35k (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 72" plow blade for skidsteer, approx. $1400 (unanimous)
• Approved budget for two water tower pressure relief valves, approx. $3400 (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of $4177 for VFD unit from Total Control (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #24 delegating cannabis retail registration to Pine County (unanimous)
• Approved city attorney consultation with Finlayson Properties' attorney on Broadway road ownership (Morgan/Auchter; Lucht and Schaefer abstained)
• Approved $100 rent refund to Table Talk Outreach (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the hiring of Liz Kelly as City Clerk and Angela Jansen as Deputy Clerk, and approved a preliminary levy of $134,524. They also approved a sewer charge waiver for residents with permanent irrigation systems and accepted a geothermal HVAC bid for City Hall. Several items were postponed, including discussions on building codes and the Creamery building.

• Approved hiring Liz Kelly as City Clerk (all in favor)
• Approved hiring Angela Jansen as Deputy Clerk (all in favor)
• Approved preliminary levy of $134,524 (all in favor)
• Approved sewer charge waiver for permanent irrigation systems with second meter (all in favor)
• Accepted Willow River Geothermal bid of $18,258.75 for HVAC (all in favor)
• Approved Liz Kelly and Angela Jansen as bank signatories (all in favor)
• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes and August bills (all in favor)

City Council

The Finlayson City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, hear reports from department heads, and address old and new business. Key items include setting the preliminary levy, discussing a sewer rate policy for irrigation and pools, and reviewing a Pine County cannabis ordinance. The agenda also includes several administrative and operational items.

• Preliminary Levy Designation
• Policy: Sewer Rate Policy for Irrigation and Pools
• Cannabis Law – Pine County Ordinance discussion
• Fire Contracts
• City Hall - Aquarius Geo-thermal HVAC system (bids attached)

City Council

The Finlayson City Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and vote on a range of items, including fire contracts, sewer overage fees, building permits, and donations to the fire department. Several items are up for decision, such as adopting job descriptions, extending a rental for Table Talk Outreach, and approving a contract for John Mikrot. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills.

• Fire contracts under old business
• Sewer overage fee for irrigation systems and pools
• Building permits for Rick Palmer and Mark Reiling Sr, with $100 fees
• Resolution 2024-15 through 2024-19: donations totaling $1,207.13 for Fire Department
• Speed limit feedback signs

The council authorized a $250,000 CD at 5% interest and approved a three-year contract for Water/Sewer Operator John Mikrot. The council also accepted a contract with ECRDC for a Comprehensive Plan funded by a Blandin Grant and established a hiring process for a new City Clerk and Deputy Clerk.

• Approved $250,000 CD at Northview Bank at 5% for 9 months
• Approved Water/Sewer Operator contract (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027)
• Approved ECRDC contract for Comprehensive Plan using Blandin Grant funds
• Approved temporary clerk at emergency pay rate of $30/hr
• Approved revised City Clerk and Deputy Clerk job descriptions
• Approved building permits #10057 and #10058
• Denied request for businesses to use city fire hydrants for a fee
• Approved gambling permit for Sportsmen Club gun raffle on Nov 23, 2024

City Council

The Finlayson City Council will vote on rate adjustments for the Banning Sewer District and Finlayson Water and Sewer. The council will also hear audit findings from Oberloh & Oberloh and consider resolutions regarding infrastructure bonding.

• Vote on Banning Sewer District and Finlayson Water and Sewer rate adjustments
• Vote on Ordinance 155 Scheduled Fees
• Presentation of audit findings by Oberloh & Oberloh
• Resolution No. 2024-11 for state infrastructure bonding
• Lions liquor license request for October 26

The council approved a $330,000 investment in a Northview Bank CD and accepted a $20,000 Blandin Foundation grant for the city's Comprehensive Plan. Other actions included approving a sewer rate increase for Banning Junction and updating the city's fee schedule.

• Approved $330,000 investment in a 9-month CD at 5.09% (All in favor)
• Approved 10% rate increase for Banning Junction Sewer District starting January 2025 (All in favor)
• Approved updated fee schedule Ordinance 155 (All in favor)
• Accepted $20,000 Blandin Foundation Grant for Comprehensive Plan (All in favor)
• Approved $1,677.00 for backup pump repair (All in favor)
• Approved $600 donation for Fire Department and $3,000 for 4th of July fireworks (All in favor)
• Approved $1.00/hour raise for bartenders starting 7/21/24 (All in favor)
• Approved building permit for 6488 Scotch Pine Road contingent on Planning and Zoning approval (All in favor)

City Council

The Finlayson City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 10, 2024, addressing old and new business. Key items include potential water and sewer rate adjustments for the Banning Sewer District and Finlayson, which may affect scheduled fees in Ordinance 155. The council will also discuss speed limit signs, blight monitoring, employee handbook adoption, and various permits and easements.

• Banning Sewer District and Finlayson Water and Sewer rate adjustments
• Ordinance 155 Scheduled Fees (dependent on rate adjustments)
• Speed Limit signs on edges of town
• Resolution 2024-06 Adopting Employee Handbook
• Fireworks Permit for 4th of July

City Council

The City Council will discuss rate adjustments for the Banning Sewer District and Finlayson Water and Sewer. The meeting includes public comments regarding the Depot Renovation and several donation resolutions.

• Banning Sewer District and Finlayson Water and Sewer rate adjustments
• Ordinance 155 Scheduled Fees
• Blight/Abandoned property at 2326 State Highway 18
• Resolution 2024-07: ECE donation for firehall cabinets
• Liquor licenses for Finlayson Giese Lions and Community Club

City Council

The Finlayson City Council is holding a special meeting with two agenda items: a resident interested in renting the front office, and a presentation from Bollig Inc on future needs and plans for the city. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Resident interested in renting front office
• Bollig Inc to discuss future needs and plans for the city

City Council

The Finlayson City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, hear reports from staff and department heads, and act on a range of administrative and policy items. Key actions include possible sewer and water rate adjustments, adoption of a revised fee ordinance, and approval of several resolutions and agreements.

• Sewer and water rate adjustments for Banning Sewer District and Finlayson
• Ordinance 155 fee schedule revision including wine/beer fees and water/sewer access vs hookup fees
• Resolution 2024-04 adopting Pine County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution 2024-05 donation for Fire and Rescue
• Agreement for law enforcement services with Pine County Sheriff's Office

City Council

The Finlayson City Council is holding its regular March meeting with routine approvals of minutes and February bills, plus reports from sewer/water, fire, planning, and city hall staff. Under old business, the council will take up Crazy Mary's liquor license, and under new business it will set the 2025 fire contract amount and formula with Wagner Township, confirm city-wide garage sale dates, adopt job descriptions, and discuss liquor store goals and bar manager training.

• Crazy Mary's liquor license decision
• 2025 fire contracts with Wagner Township – amount and formula
• City-wide garage sales date confirmation with PCAWS
• Adopting job descriptions
• Liquor store goals & deliverables and bar manager training process

City Council

The Finlayson City Council is meeting to discuss routine reports and several new business items, including an ADA ramp on School St, water/sewer access fees, updates to ordinances on hours of operation and the fire department, a resolution on standing committees, and a potential rescind of a 2022 wage cap motion. The agenda also includes a resident's request to build a flower garden around the Post Office flagpole.

• ADA Ramp on School St – Studio Lumen - Goodman
• Water/Sewer Access Fees – Auchter
• Ordinance 45 – Hours of Operation verbiage update – Goodman
• Ordinance 27 Fire Department Revision – Tasler/Goodman
• Resolution 2024-03 Standing Committees – Auchter

City Council

The Finlayson City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the management structure of the Finlayson Municipal Bar and Liquor Store. No other business is listed for this session.

• Discussion of management structure for Finlayson Municipal Bar and Liquor Store

City Council

The Finlayson City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, addressing routine reports and several action items. Key business includes a budget transfer from liquor to general funds, approval of the 2024 audit engagement, annual appointments, a fire department donation, and a beer/wine-liquor license for Crazy Mary's. The council will also consider a one-time public safety aid of $13,216 and quotes for a furnace and pump.

• Budget transfer of funds from liquor to general
• Resolution 2024-01 Annual Appointments (Bolton and Menk, Bollig, Ledin & Hofstad, Newspaper)
• Resolution 2024-02 Donation for Fire Department
• 2023 Public Safety Aid – one-time $13,216.00
• Crazy Mary’s Beer/Wine-Liquor License

The council approved transferring $30,000 from the liquor fund to the general fund for 2023, and approved a $2,800 purchase for a pizza freezer and deli counter. They also approved resolutions to keep 2024 appointments the same and accept a $500 fire department donation. Several items were discussed but not acted on, including a new pump quote, furnace quote, and Crazy Mary's beer/wine license.

• Approved $30,000 transfer from liquor fund to general fund for 2023 (all in favor)
• Approved $2,800 for pizza freezer and deli counter (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2024-01 to keep 2024 appointments the same (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 accepting $500 fire department donation from United Methodist Church (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from December 11, 2023 meeting (all in favor)