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Tue Apr 28, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider I-1 zoning amendment and street improvement bids

The Freeport City Council will hold a public hearing on an I-1 land use amendment and consider approving bids for 2026 street improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on nuisance properties and consent agenda items.

Public Hearing: I-1 Permitted Land Use Amendment
Public Hearing: Public Nuisance Properties at 110 Main St W, 126 7th St SW, 129 7th St SW, & 406 7th St SE
Ordinance 2026-02: Amending I-1 Land Usage
Resolution 2026-09: Accepting Bid for 2026 Street Improvements Project
Resolution 2026-08: Approving Liquor License Renewals

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✓ Decided: Council approved ordinance amendment, liquor licenses, street improvements, concrete repair

The council approved several items, including an amendment to the city code, annual liquor license renewals, a street‑improvement bid, and a $30,000 concrete‑repair contract, each passing unanimously (4‑0). It also approved a no‑parking sign at CSAH 11 & 157, hired fire‑fighter Phil Wiechmann, and adopted public‑nuisance abatement resolutions with a 21‑day cleanup deadline, all by 4‑0 votes.

Approved Ordinance 2026-02 amendment to city code (4-0)
Approved Resolution 2026-08 annual liquor license renewals (4-0)
Approved Resolution 2026-09 street improvements bid (4-0)
Accepted $30,000 Beuning Masonry quote for city shop concrete repair (4-0)
Approved installation of no‑parking sign at CSAH 11 & 157 (4-0)
Hired Phil Wiechmann to fire department (4-0)
Approved public nuisance abatement resolutions 2026-10 to 2026-13 with 21‑day deadline (4-0)
Approved CSAH 11 Sidewalk Pay Application No. 3 to J.R. Ferche (4-0)

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CITY OF FREEPORT 125 Main Street E – PO Box 301 – Freeport, MN 56331 – 320-836-2112 For TTY/TDD Users 1-800-627-3529 or 711 Minnesota Relay Service www.freeportmn.org Next Scheduled Meeting: April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting – Freeport City Hall – 7:00 pm I. Call to Order II. Approve Agenda III. Public Hearing – I-1 Permitted Land Use Amendment (1) IV. Public Hearing – Public Nuisance Properties (2) V. Public Forum VI. Consent Agenda a. March 24, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes (3-4) b. Claims Report (5-8) c. Stearns County Sheriff’s Report (9-10) VII. Reports a. Clerk-Treasurer Report (11) b. Fire Department Report (N/A) c. Public Works Report (12) d. Engineer Report (13) e. Attorney Report (N/A) VIII. New Business a. Ordinance 2026-02 – Amending the Freeport City Code of 1995, Chapter V, Section 500 Zoning, Planning and Land Use Within the City of Freeport, MN – I-1 Land Usage (14-15) b. Resolution 2026-08 Approving Liquor License Renewals (16) c. Resolution 2026-09 Accepting Bid for 2026 Street Improvements Project (17-24) d. Public Nuisance Abatement Order (25) e. CSAH 11 Sidewalk Pay Application No. 3 – J.R. Ferche (26) f. Sauk River Watershed District Committee (27) g. City Shop Concrete Replacement (28-30) IX. Adjourn Memo From: Jon Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer To: Freeport City Council Date: 04/24/26 Re: Public Hearing – I-1 Zoning Amendment See Ordinance 2026-02 under new business, item a. for amendments [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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CITY OF FREEPORT 125 Main Street E – PO Box 301 – Freeport, MN 56331 – 320-836-2112 For TTY/TDD Users 1-800-627-3529 or 711 Minnesota Relay Service www.freeportmn.org The City of Freeport is an Equal Opportunity Provider April 28, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 pm by Mayor Mike Eveslage, and councilors Nick Arnzen, Sarah Blake & Tim Hennen. Staff in attendance: Clerk-Treasurer Jon Nelson, Public Works Director Loren Goebel, Fire Chief Andy Grieve, Engineer Dave Blommel, & City Attorney Joe Krueger Others in attendance: Carol Moorman – Star Post, Jason Hoeschen, Branden Roering, Alonso, Mike Rohe, Mara Hollenkamp, Heidi Hollenkamp, & Rodney Atkinson Approval of Agenda Nelson added Resolutions 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, & 2026-13 to New Business item d.; and received an additional quote from Dun Rite Concrete for the city shop concrete replacement project which was added to New Business, Item g. Hennen motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Blake. Motion carried 4-0. Public Hearing: I-1 permitted Land Use Amendment Mayor Eveslage opened the public hearing at 7:02. Nelson explained that our current ordinance permits building a standalone private garage in the Industrial district. The objective of creating the Industrial Park was to bring businesses to town, not fill it up with private garages. After hearing no comment, Mayor Eveslage closed the public hearing at 7:04. Hearin [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Mar 24, 2026

City Council

City to advertise bids for 2026 street reconstruction project

The Freeport City Council will consider approving plans and specifications for the 2026 street improvement project, which includes 2nd St NE, 3rd Ave NE, and two alleys. The meeting agenda also includes approving a funds transfer and a liquor license fee change.

Resolution 2026-07: Approving plans and specifications for 2026 street project
Resolution 2026-06: Approving funds transfer
Timpy’s Corner Pub Liquor License Fees
2026 Street Improvement project: 2nd St NE, 3rd Ave NE, and two alleys
Claims Report totaling $33,684.68

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $31,500 purchase of new fire department radios.

The council approved several financial items. A light‑bulb replacement project for City Hall was authorized at a cost of $5,116.40 with $1,255.54 in rebates. The fire department’s request to buy new radios, estimated at $31,500 after rebates and grants, was approved. Additional resolutions transferred funds, adopted bid advertisement plans, and prorated a liquor license fee for Timpy’s Corner Pub.

Approved City Hall LED light replacement project ($5,116.40 cost, $1,255.54 rebate) (4-1)
Approved purchase of new fire department radios (~$31,500 after $6,000 rebates and $2,500 grants) (5-0)
Approved Resolution 2026-06 funds transfer (5-0)
Approved Resolution 2026-07 plans, specifications, and bid advertisement (5-0)
Approved prorated liquor license fee for Timpy’s Corner Pub ($881.67) (5-0)

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CITY OF FREEPORT 125 Main Street E – PO Box 301 – Freeport, MN 56331 – 320-836-2112 For TTY/TDD Users 1-800-627-3529 or 711 Minnesota Relay Service www.freeportmn.org Next Scheduled Meeting: April 28, 2026 March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting – Freeport City Hall – 7:00 pm I. Call to Order II. Approve Agenda III. City Prosecution Contract Update – Janelle Kendall, Stearns County Attorney IV. Public Forum V. Consent Agenda a. February 24, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes (1-2) b. Claims Report (3-5) VI. Reports a. Clerk-Treasurer Report (6) b. Fire Department Report (N/A) c. Public Works Report (7) d. Engineer Report (8) e. Attorney Report (9) VII. New Business a. Resolution 2026-06 Approving Funds Transfer (10) b. Resolution 2026-07 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids (11) c. Timpy’s Corner Pub Liquor License Fees (12) VIII. Adjourn February 24, 2026 – Public Hearing & Council Meeting Minutes A public hearing was convened at 6:00 pm and regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 pm by Mayor Mike Eveslage, and councilors Nick Arnzen, Sarah Blake, Tim Hennen & Jake Renneker. Staff in attendance: Clerk-Treasurer Jon Nelson, Public Works Director Loren Goebel, Fire Chief Andy Grieve, Engineer Dave Blommel, Financial Advisor Ashley Feldewerd & City Attorney Joe Krueger Others in attendance: Carol Moorman – Star Post, Tom Middendorf, Jason Hoeschen, Tom & Mary Kay Blommel, Al Wil [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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CITY OF FREEPORT 125 Main Street E – PO Box 301 – Freeport, MN 56331 – 320-836-2112 For TTY/TDD Users 1-800-627-3529 or 711 Minnesota Relay Service www.freeportmn.org The City of Freeport is an Equal Opportunity Provider March 24, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 pm by Mayor Mike Eveslage, and councilors Nick Arnzen, Sarah Blake, Tim Hennen & Jake Renneker. Staff in attendance: Clerk-Treasurer Jon Nelson, Public Works Director Loren Goebel, Fire Chief Andy Grieve, Engineer Dave Blommel, & City Attorney Joe Krueger Others in attendance: Carol Moorman – Star Post, Jason Hoeschen, Savannah Honkomp, Owen Feldewerd, Janelle Kendall – Stearns County Attorney, & Branden Roering Approval of Agenda Arnzen motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Renneker. Motion carried 5-0. City Prosecution Contract Update – Janelle Kendall Kendall expressed that our prosecution numbers were low in 2025. Discussed that the diversion programs are in place if we have any city projects that we need a hand with. Even the diversion programs are seeing less eligible admissions but we can always reach out. Public Forum Mayor Eveslage opened and closed the public form after hearing no comment. Consent Agenda Renneker motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Hennen. Motion carried 5-0. Reports Clerk-Treasurer Report – Jon Nelson • Audit week is over • Still working on the new website • D [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Feb 24, 2026

City Council

City Council orders street and alley improvements on 2nd St N and Main St

The Freeport City Council will adopt Resolution 2026-05, which orders reconstruction of 2nd Street North between 2nd Avenue East and 3rd Avenue East, 3rd Avenue North from 2nd Street North to Main Street, and grading and paving of several alleys. The resolution designates Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc as the engineer and states the project will be funded from tax‑exempt bond proceeds. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the 2026 Construction Project, routine reports, and new business items such as a March meeting date change.

Resolution 2026-05 ordering improvement of 2nd St N, 3rd Ave N, and related alleys
Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc designated as engineer for the project
Funding to be reimbursed from proceeds of tax‑exempt bonds
Public hearing for the 2026 Construction Project
New Business: March meeting date change

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✓ Decided: City Council approves 2027 fire service budget and fire personnel pay raises

The council approved a $3 per hour raise for fire personnel and a $200 salary increase for all officers (5-0). It also approved the 2027 Area Fire Service Association budget (7-0). Additionally, the council authorized the 2026 construction project plans (Resolution 2026-05) and moved the March council meeting to March 24 (5-0).

Approved fire personnel $3/hr raise and $200 officer salary increase (5-0)
Approved 2027 AFSA budget (7-0)
Approved Resolution 2026-05 for 2026 construction project plans (5-0)
Moved March council meeting date to March 24 (5-0)
Approved consent agenda (5-0)
Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
Adjourned meeting (5-0)

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CITY OF FREEPORT 125 Main Street E – PO Box 301 – Freeport, MN 56331 – 320-836-2112 For TTY/TDD Users 1-800-627-3529 or 711 Minnesota Relay Service www.freeportmn.org Next Scheduled Meeting: March 31, 2026 February 24, 2026 Public Hearing for 2026 Construction Project – Freeport City Hall – 6:00 pm Regular Meeting – Freeport City Hall – 7:00 pm Publ ic Hearing 2026 Co nstruction Project a. Resolution 2026-05 – Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans (1) Reg ular Meeting I. C all to Order II. A pprove Agenda II I. 2027 AFSA Budget Meeting (2-12) IV . Public Forum V. C onsent Agenda a. January 27, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes (13-15) b. February 6, 2026 Sp ecial Meeting Minutes (16) c. Claims Report (17-21) d. Sheriff’s Report (22) V I. Reports a. Clerk-Treasurer Report (23) b. Fire Department Report (N/A) c. Public Works Report (24) d. Engineer Report ( 25) e. Attorney Report (N/A) V II. New Business a. March Meeting Date Change (26) b. Fourth Quarter Report – Ab do (27-52) VIII. Adjourn RESOLUTION 2026-05 RE SOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPRATION OF PLANS W HEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 27th day of January, 2026, fixed a date for a council hearing on Improvement No. 2026-01, the proposed improvement the improvement of 2nd Street North between 2nd Avenue East and 3rd Avenue East, 3rd Avenue North from 2nd Street North to Main Street, Alley between Main Street and 2nd Street North from 2nd Avenue NE and 3rd Avenue NE, and Alley [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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CITY OF FREEPORT 125 Main Street E – PO Box 301 – Freeport, MN 56331 – 320-836-2112 For TTY/TDD Users 1-800-627-3529 or 711 Minnesota Relay Service www.freeportmn.org The City of Freeport is an Equal Opportunity Provider February 24, 2026 – Public Hearing & Council Meeting Minutes A public hearing was convened at 6:00 pm and regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 pm by Mayor Mike Eveslage, and councilors Nick Arnzen, Sarah Blake, Tim Hennen & Jake Renneker. Staff in attendance: Clerk-Treasurer Jon Nelson, Public Works Director Loren Goebel, Fire Chief Andy Grieve, Engineer Dave Blommel, Financial Advisor Ashley Feldewerd & City Attorney Joe Krueger Others in attendance: Carol Moorman – Star Post, Tom Middendorf, Jason Hoeschen, Tom & Mary Kay Blommel, Al Williams, Mike Rohe, John Arnzen (St. Rosa), Jim Cremers (St. Anthony), Matt Lurken-Tvrdik, Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik, Nate Arnzen (Millwood Township), Jon Stueve (Albany Township), Randy Hartung (Krain Township), Tom Roelike (Oak Township) & Pete Welle (Oak Township) Public Hearing 2026 Construction Project: Mayor Eveslage opened the public hearing at 6:00 pm. Engineer Blommel presented the reconstruction plans for 2026, which includes 2nd St NE, 3rd Ave NE, the alley between 2 Ave NE & 3rd Ave NE (manor alley), and the alley between 3rd St NW & 4th St NW (fire hall alley). Blommel fielded questions from affected property owners and Mayor Eveslage closed the public hearing a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Jan 27, 2026

City Council

Council approved final payment of $67,304.82 for Welle IV infrastructure project

The Freeport City Council reviewed reports, approved a consent agenda, and considered several old and new business items. It authorized the $67,304.82 final payment and a $6,921.09 compensating change order for the Welle IV project, and approved a $29,141.44 payment for the CSAH 11 sidewalk. The council discussed but took no action on changing meeting dates, snow‑removal equipment quotes, and renewing the Xcel franchise ordinance. Additional resolutions on fees, official depositories, donations, claims policy, a cannabis agreement, appointments, a feasibility study, and a school‑park slide replacement were also presented.

Approved final payment of $67,304.82 and a $6,921.09 change order for Welle IV infrastructure
Approved payment of $29,141.44 for CSAH 11 sidewalk project
Discussed snow‑removal equipment quotes: Kubota $48,522 and John Deere $67,750 (no action)
Ordinance 2026-01 – Fee Schedule placed on the agenda for adoption
Resolution 2026-05 – Stearns County Cannabis Agreement presented

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✓ Decided: City Council approves 3% water and sewer rate increase

The council adopted a new fee schedule that raises water and sewer rates by 3%. It also approved a resolution allowing the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office to enforce cannabis regulations in Freeport. Additional actions included approving a slide replacement for Sacred Heart Park, authorizing a $6,921.09 change order and a $67,304.82 final pay application for the Welle IV project, and scheduling a public hearing for the 2026 construction project.

Approved fee schedule with 3% water and sewer rate increase (3-0)
Approved Stearns County Cannabis Agreement for enforcement (3-0)
Approved purchase of replacement slide for Sacred Heart Park ($2,430.34) (3-0)
Approved Change Order No. 1 ($6,921.09) and Final Pay Application No. 7 ($67,304.82) (3-0)
Approved payment for automatic door openers at City Hall ($10,206.50) (3-0)
Accepted 2026 Project Feasibility Report and set public hearing for Feb 24, 2026 (3-0)
Kept council meetings on the final Tuesday of each month (3-0)
Approved 2026 appointments (3-0)

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CITY OF FREEPORT 125 Main Street E – PO Box 301 – Freeport, MN 56331 – 320-836-2112 For TTY/TDD Users 1-800-627-3529 or 711 Minnesota Relay Service www.freeportmn.org Next Scheduled Meeting: February 24, 2026 January 27, 2026 - Regular Meeting Agenda Freeport City Hall - 7:00 pm C all to Order I. A pprove Agenda II. P ublic Forum II I. Consent Agenda a. December 16, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes (1-2) b. Claims Report (3-4) c. Sheriff’s Report (5) IV . Reports a. Clerk-Treasurer Report (6) b. Fire Department Report (N/A) c. Public Works Report (7) d. Engineer Report (8) e. Attorney Report (N/A) V. O ld Business a. Council Meeting Change to Last Wednesday of the Month (9) b. Welle IV: Change Order No. 1 & Final Pay Application No. 7 (10-14) V I. New Business a. Ordinance 2026-01 – Fee Schedule (15-19) b. Resolution 2026-01 – Official Dep ository Freeport State Bank (20) c. Resolution 2026-02 – Official Depository Magnifi Financial (21-22) d. Resolution 2026-03 – 2025 Donations (23) e. Resolution 2026-04 – Disbursement and Payment of Claims Policy (24-27) f. Resolution 2026-05 – Stearns County Cannabis Agreement (28-32) g. 2026 Appointments (33-34) h. 2026 Project Feasibility Report (35-52) i. School Park Slide Replacement (53) j. Council & EDA City Priorities Responses (54-55) VII. Adjourn CITY OF FREEPORT 125 Main Street E – PO Box 301 – Freeport, MN 56331 – 320-836-2112 For TTY/TDD Users 1-800-627-3529 or 711 Minnesota Relay Service www.freeportmn.org The City o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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CITY OF FREEPORT 125 Main Street E – PO Box 301 – Freeport, MN 56331 – 320-836-2112 For TTY/TDD Users 1-800-627-3529 or 711 Minnesota Relay Service www.freeportmn.org The City of Freeport is an Equal Opportunity Provider January 27, 2026 – Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 pm by Acting Mayor Tim Hennen, and councilors Nick Arnzen and Sarah Blake. Mayor Eveslage and Councilor Jake Renneker were absent. Staff in attendance: Clerk-Treasurer Jon Nelson, Public Works Director Loren Goebel, Fire Chief Andy Grieve, Engineer Dave Blommel, & City Attorney Joe Krueger Others in attendance: Carol Moorman – Star Post, Tom Middendorf, Jason Hoeschen Approval of Agenda Arnzen motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Blake. Motion carried 3-0. Public Forum Acting Mayor Hennen opened and closed the public form after hearing no comment. Consent Agenda Blake motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Arnzen. Motion carried 3-0. Reports Clerk-Treasurer Report – Jon Nelson • We will be getting a check from Xcel Energy for connection reimbursements in Welle IV in the amount of $35,388.00 • We received Polling Place Accessibility Grant Funds in the amount of $4,867.12. Total quotation from East Side Glass for replacement of automatic door openers was $10,206.50. Arnzen motioned to accept the East Side Glass quote and pay the balance for the replacement of automatic door openers at City Ha [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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