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👤 Members & officials (4)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- L. Sik — Mayor
- A. Cairns
- L. Bittner
- L. Pfarr
Recent meetings
Mon Jun 8, 2026
City Council
Council to award $816K Grove Street bid, set assessments
The Lamberton City Council will consider awarding the Grove Street Infrastructure Improvements contract to Bromeling Excavating for $816,410.53, the lowest of nine bids, and will vote on resolutions declaring costs to be assessed and scheduling a public hearing on the proposed assessments. The council will also consider a 5-year agreement with Bollig Engineering and two task orders for the Wells Project and Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 1B. Consent agenda items include approving minutes from May 11 and May 18 meetings, and a resolution accepting donations.
- Resolution accepting bid for Grove Street Infrastructure Improvements to Bromeling Excavating, Inc. for $816,410.53
- Resolution declaring $291,701.55 of Grove Street costs to be assessed against property owners, payable over 20 years at 5.875% interest
- Resolution scheduling assessment hearing for July 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Lamberton Community Center
- 5-year task order agreement with Bollig Engineering, including Task Order #1 for Well Project design and Task Order #2 for LSLR Phase 1B
- Building permit for R. Gieseke patio and re-zoning application by J. Scheiffert
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ● CITY HALL
June 8, 2026 ● 6:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ADOPT AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
A. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
2.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes (can all be done in one motion)
1.
5-11-2026 Meeting Minutes
2.
5-18-2026 Work Session Minutes
3.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing – None
B. Bollig Engineering – Submitted
1.
2026-12 Resolution of Support
2.
2026-13 Resolution Accepting Bid
3.
2026-14 Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment
4.
2026-15 Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Assessment
5.
5 Year Task Order Agreement
a.
Task Order Number 1
b.
Task Order Number 2
C. Department Reports
1.
Library – Submitted
2.
Ambulance Department – Submitted
3.
Fire Department –
4.
Police Department – Submitted
5.
Maintenance Department – Submitted
6.
Administration/EDA Department – Submitted
D. Petitions, Request, Communications
1.
Citizen Complaints & Concerns
a.
Lamberton Clinic
2.
Building/Zoning Permit Requests –
a.
R. Gieseke – Patio Building permit
b.
J. Scheiffert – Re-zoning Application
3.
Request for Council Action
a.
RCA – Library
b.
RCA - Maintenance
E. Ordinances and Resolutions (can all be done in one motion)
1.
2026-16 - Resolution Accepting Donations
F. Financial Report & Approval of Claims
1.
May 2026 Financial Report
2.
Approval of Claims
4.
MAYOR & COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Information fo …
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Mon May 11, 2026
City Council
Council to consider police chief agreement with Westbrook, permits, and write-in vote counting
The Lamberton City Council will consider several action items, including a joint powers agreement for the police chief to serve Westbrook, building permits, and resolutions on donations and write-in vote counting. The agenda also includes department reports and approval of claims.
- Police Chief Agreement with Westbrook at $52.28/hour, up to 10 hours/week
- Building permits: H. DeSmith utility shed, K. Foss addition, J. Scheiffert re-zoning
- Resolution 2026-10 accepting donations
- Resolution 2026-11 governing write-in vote counting
- Approval of May 2026 financial report and claims
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ● CITY HALL
May 11, 2026 ● 6:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ADOPT AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
A. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
2.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes (can all be done in one motion)
a.
04-13-2026 regular meeting
3.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing – None
B. Bollig Engineering – None
C. Department Reports
1.
Library –
2.
Ambulance Department – Submitted
3.
Fire Department –
4.
Police Department – Submitted
a.
RCA Police Chief Agreement
5.
Maintenance Department –
6.
Administration/EDA Department – Submitted
D. Petitions, Request, Communications
1.
Citizen Complaints & Concerns
2.
Building/Zoning Permit Requests –
a.
H. DeSmith – Utility Shed
b.
K. Foss – Addition
c.
J. Scheiffert – Re-zoning Application
3.
Request for Council Action
a.
RCA – Assistant Pool Manager
b.
RCA – Lifeguards/WSI’s
c.
RCA – KR Security
d.
RCA – Kuhar
e.
RCA – MN Paid Leave Correction
f.
RCA – decide which write-in vote counting method that is wanted
E. Ordinances and Resolutions (can all be done in one motion)
1.
2026-10 - Resolution Accepting Donations
2.
2026-11 – Resolutions Governing Write-In Vote Counting
F. Financial Report & Approval of Claims
1.
May 2026 Financial Report
2.
Approval of Claims
4.
MAYOR & COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Information for Council
5.
NEXT MEETING DATES
A. Work Session – May 18, 2026 at 6 pm
B. Next Regular Council Meeting June 8, 2026 at 6:30 …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
City Council
Council to review $1M federal grant and other leveraged funding opportunities
The Lamberton City Council will discuss several leveraged funding awards, including a $1 million CDSR federal earmark and a $600 thousand MN DEED Small Cities Development Program grant. Council members will also consider the Grove Street Project assessment process and potential bidding, as well as routine items such as permit requests, a resolution to accept donations, and a budget discussion for a maintenance department skid loader.
- $1 million CDSR federal earmark grant awarded (requires 20% match)
- $600 thousand MN DEED Small Cities Development Program award
- Resolution 2026-08 – Accepting donations
- Permit request: addition of sunroom at 2nd Ave W (Iverson)
- Maintenance department budget discussion for a skid loader
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✓ Decided: Lamberton City Council approved a $0.25 raise for lifeguards and seasonal staff
The council voted unanimously to give lifeguards and seasonal water‑sport instructors a $0.25 raise per step. It also dismissed an ambulance employee per state recommendation, approved several building permits, and authorized the city portion of a street to be closed for a Meadowland kids‑safety day. Additional actions included approving the financial report, trading the skid loader under a five‑year rental agreement, and accepting agenda additions.
- Approved $0.25 raise for lifeguards/WSI's (5-0)
- Dismissed ambulance employee A.M.G. per state recommendation (5-0)
- Approved building permit for Iverson sunroom addition (5-0)
- Approved building permit for Stoppel fence on Main St (5-0)
- Approved building permit for Dwire fence/pool on 4th Ave E (5-0)
- Authorized closure of city portion of street for Meadowland kids‑safety day (5-0)
- Approved financial report and claims (5-0)
- Approved trade of current skid loader and 5‑year rental agreement with warranty (5-0)
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ● CITY HALL
April 13, 2026 ● 6:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ADOPT AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
A. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
2.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes (can all be done in one motion)
a.
03-09-2026 regular meeting
3.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing – None
B. Bollig Engineering – Report Submitted – work session requested
C. Mindi Hesse – Report Submitted
D. Department Reports
1.
Library – Submitted
2.
Ambulance Department – Submitted
3.
Fire Department –
4.
Police Department – Submitted
5.
Maintenance Department –
a.
RCA – Skid Loader
6.
Administration/EDA Department – Submitted
E. Petitions, Request, Communications
1.
Citizen Complaints & Concerns
a.
Schettler – Garbage & Recycling Cans
b.
Worrell – Ash St semis & weight limits
2.
Building/Zoning Permit Requests –
a.
Iverson – 2nd Ave W – Addition of Sunroom
b.
Stoppel – Main St – Fence
c.
Dwire – 4th Ave E – Fence/Pool
3.
Request for Council Action
a.
RCA RRA/ERP updates
b.
RCA – Kids safety Day
F. Ordinances and Resolutions (can all be done in one motion)
1.
2026-09 - Resolution Accepting Donations
G. Financial Report & Approval of Claims
1.
April 2026 Financial Report
2.
Approval of Claims
4.
MAYOR & COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Information for Council
1.
ABDO Audit presentation
5.
NEXT MEETING DATES
A. Next Regular Council Meeting May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
6.
ADJOURNMENT
03-09-26 CC Minutes.docx …
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING e CITY HALL
April 13, 2026 e 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPT AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
@. Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm April 13, 2026
b. Present: Mayor L. Sik, D. beck, L. Bittner, L. Pfarr, and A. Cais
C. Staff in Attendance: R. Gieseke, D. Determan, C. Anderson, K. Mittelstadt, M. Hesse, S. Matter
B. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
@. City of Westbrook pd request.
Motion/Second/Pass (Pfarr/Bittner/Unanimous 5/0) to approve additions/deletions
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes (can all be done in one motion)
@. — 03-09-2026 regular meeting
Motion/Second/Pass (Caims/IrlbeckUnanimous 5/0) to approve minutes
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing - None
B. Bollig Engineering - Report Submitted ~ work session requested — will be May 18 @ 6 pm.
Motion/Second/Pass (Cairns/Bittner/Unanimous 5/0) to accept report and set work session.
C. Mindi Hesse — Report Submitted — discussion held on wages for lifeguards and WS''s coming back. After discussion it was decided to give
the lifeguards/WS''s a $0.25 raise to the start step for each year they come back instead of a full step on the scale. Returning LG/WSI's
will get that bump starting this year. Look at Pay scales during a future work session, also look at the Manager and assistant manager
positions being year round instead of seasonal,
Motion/Second/Pass (Bittner/Irlbeck/Unanimous 5/0) to approve pay increase to lifeguards/WSI's
D. Department Reports
1. Library — Submitted
Motion/ …
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve Grove Street project plans and funding
The Lamberton City Council will consider resolutions to approve the Section 3 Plan and the Grove Street project's improvement and preparation of plans. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the Grove Street Project and the approval of claims for March 2026.
- Public Hearing – Grove Street Project
- Adopt Section 3 Plan
- Resolution ordering Grove Street improvement and plans
- Resolution accepting donations
- Approval of March 2026 financial report and claims
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✓ Decided: City Council adopted the Section 3 Plan
The council adopted the Section 3 Plan. It also accepted two resolutions ordering improvement work and approving plans and bid advertisements, all unanimously. The council hired A. Rue, accepted a donation resolution, approved the March 2026 financial report and related claims, and adjourned the meeting.
- Adopt Section 3 Plan – adopted
- 2026-06 Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans – accepted (5‑0)
- 2026-07 Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisements for Bids – accepted (5‑0)
- Hire A. Rue – hired (5‑0)
- 2026-08 Resolution Accepting Donations – accepted (5‑0)
- Accept March 2026 Financial Report – accepted (5‑0)
- Approve Claims – accepted (5‑0)
- Adjourn meeting – adjourned (5‑0)
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ● CITY HALL
March 9, 2026 ● 6:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ADOPT AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
A.
Additions/Deletions to Agenda
2.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of Minutes (can all be done in one motion)
a.
02-09-2026 regular meeting
3.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
Public Hearing – Grove Street Project – 7:00 PM
B.
Bollig Engineering – Scott Kuhlman
1.
Adopt Section 3 Plan
2.
2026-06 Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans
3.
2026-07 Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisements for Bids
C.
West Central Sanitation – Taylor Williamson, Don Williamson, Rob Stoppel
D.
Department Reports
1.
Library – Report Submitted
2.
Ambulance Department –ReportSubmitted
1.
RCA–AllisonRue
3.
Fire Department –
4.
Police Department –ReportSubmitted
a.
RCA–Forfeitedproperty
5.
Maintenance Department –
a.
RCA -Skidloader
6.
Administration/EDA Department – Report submitted
a.
RCA – Payment Plan Agreement
E.
Petitions, Request, Communications
1.
Citizen Complaints & Concerns
a.
City Well
2.
Building/Zoning Permit Requests –
a.
Zoning of Old School Shop
3.
Request for Council Action
F.
Ordinances and Resolutions (can all be done in one motion)
1.
2026-08 - Resolution Accepting Donations
G.
Financial Report & Approval of Claims
1.
March 2026 Financial Report
2.
Approval of Claims
4.
MAYOR & COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
A.
Information for Council
1.
Chief Neperman 2025 pay
5.
NEXT MEETING DATES
A.
Next Regular Council Meeting April 13 …
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING e CITY HALL
March 9, 2026 ¢ 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDERIADOPT. AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
@. Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm March 9, 2026
b. Present: Mayor L. Sik, D: Ibedk,L. Bittner, L: Pfar, and A, Cains
C. Staff in Attendance: R. Gieseke, D. Determan, C, Anderson, K. Vollmer, A. Vogel, K. Mittelstadt
d. Others in Attendance: S, Kuhiman, S. Kieper, D. Williamson, T. Williamson, R. Stoppel, C. Hubert, J. Valentine, R. Hubert, D.
Knutson, B, Benedict, R. Weedman,
B. Additions/Deletions to Agenda ~
@. Jane Zimmerman ~ Main St, Complaint
b. Darrel Graff— 1 & Ash Complaint
Motion/Second/Pass (Pfarr/irlbeck/Unanimous 5/0) to approve additions/deletions
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes (can all be done in one motion)
@. 02-09-2026 regular meeting
Motion/Second/Pass (Bittner/Cairns/Unanimous 510)
GENERAL BUSINESS.
A. Public Hearing - Grove Street Project - 7:00 PM - Scott explained the Grove St project. 4 blocks long, the entirety of Grove St. Showed
and explained the proposed assessment to each property according to the special assessment Policy. More public hearings after bids are
received with actual numbers and Payment options. Questions asked about curb & gutter, wanting to make sure that this is everything that
would be needed for the foreseeable future, questions on trees, questions on water drainage, what is the estimated timeline: start 2026 -
fall 2026 first layer of asphalt laid, 2027 final layer of asphalt laid, questions o …
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council adopts special assessment policy, approves $1M water project steps
The Lamberton City Council unanimously approved a new special assessment policy, accepted a $1 million congressional earmark for a water treatment project, and adopted a feasibility report for Grove Street improvements. The council also approved several personnel actions, including hiring a pool manager and a city administrator, and adjusted utility late fees. A community center flooring project was tabled until the March meeting.
- Adopted updated Special Assessment Policy (4-0)
- Accepted $1,000,000 Congressional Earmark for water project (4-0)
- Accepted Grove Street Feasibility Report (4-0)
- Approved PFA Grant Application resolution (4-0)
- Hired Rebecca Gieseke as City Administrator (4-0)
- Approved hiring Natalee L. for ambulance department (4-0)
- Adopted Fair Housing Action Plan (4-0)
- Approved utility late fee changes: waived fees down to $100, new 10% current/1% past due (4-0)
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING e CITY HALL
February 9, 2026 © 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPT AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
¢ Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM February 9, 2026
e Present: Mayor L. Sik, D. Irlbeck, L. Bittner, L. Pfarr
* Staff in Attendance: V. Halter, R. Gieseke, D. Determan, T. Neperman, C. Anderson, K. Vollmer, A. Vogel, K.
Mitteistadt
Others in Attendance: R. Gieseke, C, Thram, A. Sauer, M. Anderson, A. Bergemann, M. Novak, S.
Kuhlman, M. Ellingson
A. Swear in Rebecca Gieseke City Administrator — Read the document to be sworn in.
B. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
© Closed session at the end for employee negotiations
¢ Community center flooring under RCA
Motion/Second/Pass (Pfarr/Bittner/unanimous 4/0) to approve additions and deletions
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes (can all be done in one motion)
1. 11-04-2025 - EDA Minutes
12-8-2025 — CC Minutes
12-8-2025 — Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Minutes
1-12-2026 - CC Minutes
1-13-2026 — CC Work Session Minutes
1-20-2026 - CC Special Meeting Minutes
7. 1-24-2026 - CC Special Meeting Minutes
Motion/Second/Pass (Bittner/Irlbeck/unanimous 4/0)
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing Animal Ordinance - 7:00 PM — no comments or concerns. Just adding pooper scooper clauses
and enforceability. Add resolution to accept to next meeting.
B. Bollig Engineering — Scott Kuhlman — City awarded $1M from with a 20% match, lining up money from other
projects. Rural development well and water treatment project. …
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Sat Jan 24, 2026
City Council
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES • CITY HALL
January 24, 2026 • 9:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPT AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
•
Meeting called to order at 9:30 am January 24, 2026.
•
Present: Mayor L. Sik, L. Bittner, D. lrlbeck, A. Cairns, L. Pfarr
A. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
2. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Job Descriptions -
Motion/Second/Pass (Bittner/Cairns/unanimous 510) to approve/adopt the changes made to the job
descriptions and discussed during the work session.
B. Administrator/Clerk Position -
Motion/Second/Pass (Roll Call Vote: Cairns - Yes, Ir/beck- Yes, Bittner- Yes, Sik- Yes, Pfarr• No) to
offer the Administrator position to Rebecca Gieseke at Grade 9 Start Step.
Motion/Second/Pass (Bittner/Ir/beck/unanimous 5/0) to approve reposting the Administrator position if
Gieseke declines the position.
C. Information from ABDO - ABDO wanted to let you know you have options. ABDO can offer certain financial
services (FS) short-term. If you were to need FS long-term, the city would have to find different auditors. They
do have different auditors they can recommend. If this is something that is needed down the road, we can set up
a meeting and discuss the needs and options.
Jess with ABDO worked with CEDA when she worked in Winnebago and liked them and their EDA services.
3. NEXT MEETING DATES
A. Next Regular Council Meeting February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion/Second/Pass (Pfarr/Cairns/unanimous 5/0) to adjourn the special meetin …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES • CITY HALL
January 20, 2026 • 6:00 P.M.
1. CALL ro ORDER/ADOPT AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
•
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM January 20, 2026.
•
Present: Mayor L. Sik, L. Bittner, D. lrlbeck, A. Cairns (arrived at 6:30), L. Pfarr
A. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
Motion/Second/Pass (Ir/beck/Pfarr/unanimous 4/0) to approve the agenda as presented.
2. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Contract with V. Halter for after 1-30-2026- Discussion held.
Motion/Second/Pass (Pfarr/lrlbecklunanimous 410) to approve the paying halter a rate of $65/hour to
· provide services needed until a new clerk is hired and then provide training.
Motion/Second/Pass (Pfarr/Bittner/unanimous 510) to approve using ABDO as needed for services and
training during the transition of bringing on a new administrator.
B. Interviews
1. Rebecca Geiseke- Interview was held in person.
2. Samantha Rollinig - Interview was held via Zoom.
3. Deb Steele - Interview was held via Zoom.
Discussion of interviewees was held.
Motion/Second/Pass (Roll Call vote: Bittner Yes, Sik, Yes, Cairns Yes, Ir/beck No, Pfarr No - Motion
Passes) to approve offering the Administrator position to Deb Steele with a starting pay range of Grade 9
Steps 4-6 contingent on passing a background check.
Mayor Sik will contact D Steele with offer and negotiate.
3. NEXT MEETING DATES
A. Next Regular Council Meeting February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion/Second/Pass (Pfarr/lrlbeckl …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves police Tahoe, street truck, step increases, Wetenkamp bid
The council approved several purchases and actions, including a 2026 Chevy Tahoe for the police department, a 2026 Ford F-150 for the street department, 2026 step increases, and authorization for the clerk to bid on the Wetenkamp property. They also passed Resolution 2026-02 to correct an unbudgeted $12,000 transfer. A request for a stop sign at 5th and Fir was tabled, and the library policy was tabled for lack of review.
- Approved purchase of 2026 Chevy Tahoe for $55,315.92 (4-1, Sik opposed)
- Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F-150 Crew Cab for $46,850.00 (5-0)
- Approved 2026 step increases as presented (5-0)
- Approved clerk to bid and purchase Wetenkamp property on behalf of city (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-02 to acknowledge and correct $12,000 transfer error (5-0)
- Approved Mayor and Council Appointments for 2026 (5-0)
- Tabled stop sign request at 5th and Fir
- Tabled library policy adoption
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LAMBERTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES• CITY HALL
January 12. 2026 • 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPT AGENDA/CEREMONIAL DUTIES
•
Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM January 12, 2026.
•
Present: Mayor L. Sik, L. Bittner, D. lrlbeck, A. Cairns, L. Pfarr
•
Staff in Attendance: V. Halter, K. Mittelstadt, D. Determan, T. Neperman, C. Anderson, K. Vollmer
Others in Attendance: S. Kuhlman, Matt Novak, Lisa Wilhite, Kury Wilhite, Amy Krueger, Kathy Valentin, Beth Johnson,
Thomas Anderson,
A. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
1. Remove - Meeting 12-8-2025 CC Minutes
2. Add Citizens Complaints and Concerns: Kathy Valentin
3. Add Library Report Submitted
4. Add Library RCA - Adopt Library Policy
5. Add RCA -Wetenkamp Property
6. Add RCA - Street Dept Truck Bids
Motion/Second/Pass (Ir/beck/Pfarr/unanimous 510) to approve the agenda as amended.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes (can all be done in one motion)
1. 12-19-2025 - CC Emergency Meeting Minutes
Motion/Second/Pass Cairns/Bittner/ unanimous 510) to approve the minutes as listed.
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Bollig Engineering - Scott Kuhlman -MN Public Intended Use plan has been approved and Lamberton's projects
scored high. The federal appropriations are moving along Lamberton's ask is included. Grove Street- has been
working at the assessment policy and has preliminary numbers. Construction cost increase is causing an
increase in assessments because of cost of being higher. Novak advised council th …
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🌐 County-level context (Redwood County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments509 (5,143 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy16.5% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$2.1M
Annual budget
$6.4M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$2.1M
Spending$2.4M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load
Outstanding debt$6.4M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.
Meeting archives
- 2024 (8 meetings)