Lamberton public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Lamberton City Council approved a new vacation accrual schedule for city employees, with one council member voting against. The council also accepted Julie Senst's resignation from the council seat she won in the November 5 election, declaring the seat vacant, and approved a resolution to abate the property at 204 Juniper Street. Several routine items, including election certification, department reports, and financial claims, were approved unanimously.
- Approved vacation accrual plan (4-1, Pfarr voting against)
- Approved Resolution 2024-22 accepting Julie Senst's resignation and declaring open council seat (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-18 for abatement of property at 204 Juniper Street (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-20 certifying November 5, 2024 election results (4-0)
- Approved Library purchasing books for Share the Spirit with reimbursement (5-0)
- Approved December 10, 2024 work session on ordinances (5-0)
- Approved Resolutions 2024-19 and 2024-21, November financial report, and claims (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda and department reports (unanimous)
City Council
The Lamberton City Council approved the preliminary 2025 budget and levy, which totals $890,000, a 7.229% increase over last year. They also approved a building permit for a shed at 503 Main St S and moved forward with the Mandile property abatement process. The council directed staff to raise clinic rent to $750/month and discussed utility rate increases and a full-time police chief.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-16 preliminary 2025 budget/levy (4-0)
- Approved building permit 2024-14 for shed at 503 Main St S (4-0)
- Moved forward with Mandile property abatement process (4-0)
- Instructed staff to raise clinic rent to $750/month
City Council
The Lamberton City Council approved two building permits, a one-time water bill credit for St. Joseph's, and authorized moving forward with selling a city-owned lot on First Ave. They also approved pursuing an agreement with RRC for the library to take over Community Education, and set a special meeting for September 23 to adopt the 2025 preliminary budget. The council moved forward with an ordinance violation process for 410 Fir Street and discussed but did not act on a comprehensive plan.
- Approved building permit 2024-12 for fence at 1006 S. Elm St. (5-0)
- Approved building permit 2024-13 for shed at 208 38th Ave. W. (5-0)
- Approved one-time water bill credit of $417.65 for St. Joseph's (5-0)
- Approved moving forward with process to sell city lot on First Ave. (5-0)
- Approved pursuing agreement with RRC for library to direct Community Education (5-0)
- Set special meeting Sept. 23, 2024 for 2025 preliminary budget and ordinance hearing (5-0)
- Approved moving forward with ordinance violation process for 410 Fir Street (5-0)
- Approved resolutions 2024-14 and 2024-15 for budget transfers (5-0)
City Council
The Lamberton City Council approved a zoning variance for 308 S Main Street, allowing a front deck in the setback and a fence on the property line, and issued building permits for that property and for a shed and fence at 200 Juniper Street. The council also approved a one-time utility credit for Kelly's School of Dance, hired Kelsy Holman for the custodial position, and approved a one-day liquor license for LJ's contingent on a charitable sponsor. Additionally, the council approved the repair of the sewer at the clinic building and scheduled a work session for August 26, 2024.
- Approved Resolution 2024-12 for zoning variance at 308 S Main Street (3-0, Bittner abstained)
- Approved building permit 2024-10 for 308 S Main Street (3-0, Bittner abstained)
- Approved building permit 2024-11 for 200 Juniper Street (4-0)
- Approved $146.26 one-time utility credit for Kelly's School of Dance (4-0)
- Approved hiring Kelsy Holman for custodial position at Grade 2 Starting Step (4-0)
- Approved one-day liquor license for LJ's if sponsored by a charitable group (4-0)
- Approved repair of sewer at clinic building (4-0)
- Approved work session on August 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM (4-0)
City Council
The Lamberton City Council made several decisions, including declining to take on the current school site, approving advertisements for a full-time police chief at $65,000-$80,000, and approving three building permits. They also approved a change in ambulance billing, hired a seasonal CSO, and accepted a custodian's resignation.
- Approved building permit 2024-07 for garage addition at 800 S. Cherry Street (4-0)
- Approved building permit 2024-08 for fence at 204 24th Ave W (4-0)
- Approved building permit 2024-09 for addition and deck at 200 4th Ave W (3-0, Sik abstained)
- Approved ambulance billing change to bill townships by sections covered, with slight rate increase (3-1)
- Approved hiring Kelly Birkemeyer for seasonal part-time CSO position at Grade 4 start step (4-0)
- Approved advertising for full-time police chief at wage range $65,000-$80,000 (4-0)
- Approved not taking on the current school property (4-0)
- Accepted resignation of custodian Erica Matter (4-0)
City Council
The Lamberton City Council held a special meeting to gather ideas and opinions on the future of the old school site. No formal decisions were made; the council heard a presentation from the clerk and public comments, with attendees split on whether the city should pursue the site. The meeting was procedural, with only agenda approval and adjournment motions passed.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:35 PM (5-0)
City Council
The Lamberton City Council approved amendments to the animal ordinance to include cats and underground fencing, authorized Bollig Engineering to conduct an income survey for grant eligibility, and approved building permits for storage units and a garage. The council also approved the pay equity report, accepted a lot back from Froehlich, and approved an ambulance billboard. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved animal ordinance changes to include cats and underground fencing (3-0)
- Approved Bollig Engineering to conduct income survey for grant application (3-0)
- Approved building permit 2024-04 for Sauer storage units (3-0)
- Approved building permit 2024-05 for Benedict garage (3-0)
- Approved Pay Equity report (3-0)
- Approved process to get lot back from Froehlich (3-0)
- Approved ambulance billboard at cost of $775 (3-0)
- Approved crack sealing proposal with Bargan (3-0)
City Council
The Lamberton City Council approved hiring Mindi Hesse as pool manager for the 2024 season at Grade 4 Step 3 (4-1, Mayor Sik voting against) and accepted Olivia Nielsen's resignation from the ambulance service, with the city invoicing her $1,175 for class fees (4-1, Sik voting against). The council also approved a $1 purchase agreement for the Lamberton Meats building, contingent on no liens and the Millers paying 2024 property taxes, and adopted several policy updates including the Sick and Safe Time Policy retroactive to January 1, 2024, and a fixed asset limit increase to $5,000. Other actions included approving a building permit for a ramp and deck at 705 S Birch Street, limiting picnic table rentals to city residents, and accepting the police, maintenance, and administration reports.
- Approved hiring Mindi Hesse as pool manager at Grade 4 Step 3 (4-1)
- Accepted Olivia Nielsen's ambulance resignation, invoicing $1,175 for class fees (4-1)
- Approved $1 purchase agreement for Lamberton Meats building, contingent on no liens and Millers paying 2024 taxes (5-0)
- Adopted Sick and Safe Time Policy retroactive to 1-1-2024 (5-0)
- Adopted updated Fixed Asset Policy raising limit to $5,000 (5-0)
- Approved building permit 2024-02 for Bill Schaffran at 705 S Birch Street (5-0)
- Rented picnic tables to city residents only (5-0)
- Accepted resolution 2024-05, March financial report, and claims (5-0)