Silverlake, MN

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Special Meeting 6:30pm, September 8. 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium New Business 1. Approval of Pay Application #16 for Infrastructure Project 2. Approve Disbursement #16 3. Set Special Council Meeting on October 8 to approve AFP#17 Old Business 1. Request for Action - SEH Grant work approval Adjourn

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss infrastructure bond payments

The Silver Lake City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a discussion regarding infrastructure bond payments. No formal action or decision is listed on the agenda; the item is framed only as a discussion.

Discussion regarding the infrastructure bond payments

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Special Meeting 6:30pm, August 25. 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium New Business 1. Discussion regarding the infrastructure bond payments Adjourn

Mon Aug 17, 2026

City Council

Council to consider CenterPoint Energy franchise agreement ordinance

The Silver Lake City Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance 106, a franchise agreement with CenterPoint Energy, and discuss a developer's agreement and a handicap ramp at city hall. The agenda also includes a request for auditorium parking lot use, a gambling license for the Church of the Holy Family, and an EDA discussion with Liz Danielson. Most other items are routine approvals and reports.

First Reading of Ordinance 106 – CenterPoint Energy Franchise Agreement
Auditorium Parking Lot Use Request
Church of the Holy Family gambling license
Developer's Agreement (old business)
Handicap ramp at city hall (old business)

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, August 17, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Call Regular Meeting to Order Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from July 20, 2026, Regular Meeting 2. Approve minutes from August 10, 2026, Special Meeting 3. Approve Payroll #14 & 15 and July Council and Ambulance 4. Approve Claims Public Comment New Business: 1. Auditorium Parking Lot Use Request 2. Church of the Holy Family gambling license 3. First Reading of Ordinance 106 – CenterPoint Energy Franchise Agreement 4. EDA discussion – Liz Danielson Department Business 1. Public Works a. SEH b. Liaison Report c. PeopleService Reports i. O&M Report ii. WO Maintenance Report 2. Public Safety Liaison Report a. Fire Department Report b. Sheriff’s Report i. Event type report ii. Police Hours for July c. Ambulance Report 3. Municipal Liquor Liaison Report 4. Community Development a. Commissioner’s Report 5. Administration a. Clerk’s Report Old Business: 1. Developer’s Agreement 2. Handicap ramp at city hall Open Discussion Adjourn

Mon Aug 10, 2026

City Council

Council to approve infrastructure pay application and disbursement

The Silver Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items of new business: approving Pay Application #15 for an infrastructure project and approving Disbursement #15. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

Approval of Pay Application #15 for Infrastructure Project
Approve Disbursement #15

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Special Meeting 6:30pm, August 10. 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium New Business 1. Approval of Pay Application #15 for Infrastructure Project 2. Approve Disbursement #15 Adjourn

Mon Jul 20, 2026

City Council

Silver Lake City Council to approve routine claims and reports

The Silver Lake City Council will conduct its regular meeting, primarily approving minutes, payroll, and claims from the consent agenda. Public comment and old business include a developer’s agreement and a cybersecurity contract review. Departmental reports cover public works, public safety, liquor, community development, and administration.

Approve minutes from July 13, 2026 Quarterly Meeting
Approve Payroll #12 & 13 and June Council and Ambulance #6
Approve Claims
David Broll – Developer’s Agreement
CIT cybersecurity contract review

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, July 20, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Call Regular Meeting to Order Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from July 13, 2026 Quarterly Meeting 2. Approve Payroll #12 & 13 and June Council and Ambulance #6 3. Approve Claims Public Comment Old Business: 1. David Broll – Developer’s Agreement 2. CIT cybersecurity contract review Department Business 1. Public Works a. Liaison Report b. PeopleService Reports i. O&M Report ii. Chemical Budget 2. Public Safety Liaison Report a. Fire Department Liaison Report b. Sheriff’s Report i. Event type report ii. Police Hours for June iii. 2027 Contract (approved last year) c. Ambulance Liaison Report 3. Municipal Liquor Liaison Report 4. Community Development a. Commissioner’s Report 5. Administration a. Clerk’s Report New Business - None Open Discussion Adjourn

Mon Jul 13, 2026

City Council

Tue Jun 30, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss relocating MLS store to Hwy 7

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed relocation of the MLS (store only) to Highway 7. The agenda covers reasons for relocation, benefits and challenges, site and building details, financials, and the future vision for MLS. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion to address questions and determine next steps.

Proposed relocation of MLS store to Hwy 7
Discussion of benefits and challenges
Review of site and building options
Financial considerations (no estimates provided in agenda)
Operational updates and changes

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✓ Decided: Council discusses potential new liquor store on Hwy 7, no vote

The City Council held a workshop to discuss a proposal to build a new municipal off-sale liquor store on Hwy 7, but no motions or votes were taken. The proposal includes a 5,000-square-foot building on a lot west of Cenex/Hutch Co-Op, with an estimated cost of $1.1 million. Council members agreed to discuss the project again at the July 13th meeting, where a Request for Proposal could be presented.

No motions or votes taken at workshop meeting
Agreed to discuss project again at July 13th meeting
Potential RFP for market analysis could be ready for next meeting

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City of Silver Lake City Council Workshop Meeting June 30th, 2026 RE: Proposing the relocation of the MLS (store only) to Hwy 7 Agenda/Discussion - Open and Overview - Why relocation - Benefits and Challenges - Site and Building - Financials - Current/Future MLS Vision - Operational updates and changes - Moving forward This is loose agenda format for our meeting on Tuesday evening. Thank you all for taking the time to meet and review this opportunity and have some discussions moving around this topic. I will do my best to move things along during the meeting and I have a PowerPoint presentation to help us all, but this time is more about the questions you may have and the best of the answers I will be able to provide at the time. Should this progress, then we will table necessary questions for further review and follow up. I am not including financial estimates here, nor the prospectus, as it will be better to review this information together so we can stay on the same page as we move along. Thank you and see you all Tuesday. ~Jarrett

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June 30th, 2026; 6:30pm City of Silver Lake City Council Workshop Meeting Purpose: Presentation and discussion regarding potential building of new off-sale liquor store on Hwy 7, “Project Gamechanger” Council members present: Mayor Bruce Bebo, Councilor Roxy Yurek, Councilor Joanna Jacobs, Councilor Josh Mason, Councilor Ted Gehring, Community members present: Jarrett Whitney (presenter) - Municipal Liquor Store Manager, Julie Clemens, Darryl Kaczmarek, Brooke Whitney Mayor Bebo opened the meeting with brief recap of the purpose of the meeting as to review an initial proposal and ideas around building a new Municipal Liquor Store on Hwy 7. Mayor Bebo discussed that this is a workshop meeting for information purposes and dialogue and, despite having all council members present, there will be no motions presented or voted on in this meeting. Jarrett Whitney started the presentation with an overview of a power point presentation. Unfortunately, the presentation could not be displayed on the monitor/tv in the council chambers, so council members referred to their packets on their iPad to move along. Talking points through the meeting: - Why (and why not) move the liquor store to Hwy 7: o High traffic presence o Increase store size o Increase offerings o Increase profit margins o Increase revenue back to the City o Current data show profitability of current MLS as leveled off with over $700/square foot sale average (off-sale only) yearly. This means the business is …

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on franchise and nuisance ordinances

The Silver Lake City Council will hold second readings of two ordinances: one for an NSP franchise agreement and one regulating public nuisances. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, public comment, and department reports.

Second reading of Ordinance #103 NSP Franchise Agreement
Second reading of Ordinance #104 Regulating Public Nuisances
Request to use auditorium commercial kitchen
City Hall handicap ramp discussion
Approval of payroll, claims, and disbursements

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, June 15, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Call Regular Meeting to Order Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting 2. Approve Payroll 9, 10 & 11 and May Council and Ambulance #5 3. Payment Application #13 4. Disbursement #13 5. Approve Claims Public Comment New Business: 1. Request to use auditorium commercial kitchen 2. Request for Action – CIT Quote 3. McLeod County Notice of Public Hearing Department Business: 1. Public Works a. Liaison Report b. SEH c. People Service Report i. O&M Report ii. WO Maintenance Report 2. Public Safety Liaison Report a. Fire Department Report b. Sheriff’s Report i. Event type report ii. Police Hours for March c. Ambulance Report 3. Municipal Liquor Liaison Report 4. Community Development a. Commissioner’s report 5. Administration a. Clerk’s report Old Business: 1. Second Reading of Ordinance #103 NSP Franchise Agreement 2. Second Reading of Ordinance #104 Regulating Public Nuisances 3. City Hall Handicap Ramp Open Discussion Adjourn

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Minutes Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm June 15, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Mayor Bebo called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Members Present: Mayor Bruce Bebo, Councilor Josh Mason, Councilor Joanna Jacobs, Councilor Roxanne Yurek, Councilor Ted Gehring Staff Present: Diane Pedersen, Jarrett Whitney Others Present: Charlie Ardolf, Sam Fink, Victor Garcia, David Douglas, Jackie Himmer Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Yurek to approve the agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: 1. Approve Minutes from May 18, 2026, Regular Meeting 2. Approve Payrolls 9, 10, & 11, May Council, and Ambulance #5 3. Pay Application #13 4. Disbursement #13 5. Approved Claims Motion by Councilor Gehring second by Councilor Mason to approve the consent agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Public Comment – American Legion Riders would like to place two life-size statues of military personnel, one male and one female, in the city park. They will cost about $5500 each. The American Legion Riders will solicit donations to pay for the statues; there will be no cost to the city. New Business 1. Request from David Douglas, All D Smoke, to rent the auditorium commercial kitchen. a. A request was received from All D Smoke to rent the auditorium kitchen to obtain his license from the MN Department of Health for gilling and smoking beef, chicken and pork. b. The council reviewed a use agreement. It will be finalized and forwarded to …

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Mon May 18, 2026

City Council

Council to consider new electric franchise and nuisance ordinances

The Silver Lake City Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: one replacing the electric franchise agreement and another updating offenses, crimes, and nuisances. They will also consider a pool use request and hear departmental reports. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and may close for an employee performance evaluation.

First reading of Ordinance 103, NSP Electric Franchise Ordinance, replacing ordinances from 1987 and 2007
First reading of Ordinance 104, replacing City Ordinance Chapter 10 on Offenses, Crimes and Nuisances
Summer Recreation Pool Use Request
Approval of payroll, claims, and disbursements
Possible closed session for employee performance evaluation

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, May 18, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Call Regular Meeting to Order Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting 2. Approve Payroll 9 & 10 and April Council and Ambulance 3. Payment Application #12 4. Disbursement #12 5. Approve Claims Public Comment New Business: 1. Summer Recreation Pool Use Request 2. First reading of Ordinance 103 NSP Electric Franchise Ordinance – replaces Ordinance 3 from 1987 and 67 from 2007 3. First reading of proposed Ordinance 104, replacing City Ordinance Chapter 10 Offenses, Crimes and Nuisances Department Business: 1. Public Works a. Liaison Report b. PeopleService Reports i. O & M Report ii. WO Maintenance Report c. SEH i. Infrastructure Project Update 2. Public Safety Liaison Report a. Fire Department Report b. Sheriff’s Report i. Event type report ii. Police Hours for March c. Ambulance Report 3. Municipal Liquor Liaison Report a. *A portion of the meeting may be closed for employee performance evaluation (Pursuant to MN State Statute 13D.05 Subd.3a) 4. Community Development a. Commissioner’s report 5. Administration a. Clerk’s report Old Business: 1. EDA a. Board of Directors i. Election of Officers b. Loan Program Committee Open Discussion Adjourn

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Minutes Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm May 18, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Mayor Bebo called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Members Present: Mayor Bruce Bebo, Councilor Josh Mason, Councilor Joanna Jacobs, Councilor Roxanne Yurek, Councilor Ted Gehring Staff Present: Diane Pedersen, Chris Penaz, Jarrett Whitney Others Present: Sam Fink Motion by Councilor Mason second by Councilor Jacobs to approve the agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: 1. Approve Minutes from April 20, 2026, Regular Meeting 2. Approve Payrolls 9, &10, April Ambulance and Council 3. Pay Application #12 4. Disbursement #12 5. Approve Claims Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Yurek to approve the consent agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Public Comment – Mayor Bebo announced that the City of Silver Lake received $3,000,000 in the final 2026 capital investment bonding bill for a water treatment plant. There will be a 6–9-month design turnaround before going out for bids. The plant will be put north of the auditorium. The items being put in for the new well will be able to be used in the new pump house. This request was just for the treatment plant; it does not include additional water storage. New Business 1. Summer Recreation Pool Use Request a. Summer rec requests the use of the city pool from 9-11 am on the following four Fridays: June 19, June 26, July 10 and July 17. Planning for 20-25 kids ages 6-12 …

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Tue May 12, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission rejects accessory building size change

The Silverlake Planning Commission unanimously approved the agenda and the April 14, 2026 minutes. Under old business, the commission discussed a proposal to increase the allowable size of accessory buildings and structures from 800 to 1,200 square feet in the R-1 zoning district, but did not support the change. The commission also reviewed sections of the zoning ordinance regarding site plan procedures, noting potential future review of how site plans are processed. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
Rejected proposed change to accessory building size limit from 800 to 1,200 sq ft in R-1 district
Reviewed zoning ordinance sections 11 and 12 regarding site plan procedures

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Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 7:00pm May 12, 2026 Auditorium Commissioner Josh Mason called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Members Present: Commissioner Josh Mason, Commissioner Neil Syvertson, Commission Gary Klima, Commission Sarah Kahn, Clerk Diane Pedersen. Members Absent: None Others present: None Motion by Commissioner Kahn second by Commissioner Klima to approve the agenda. Vote For: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Consent Agenda: 1. Approve the minutes from April 14, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Klima second by Commissioner Kahn to approve the minutes from April 14, 2026. Vote For: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Public Comment - None New Business - None Old Business: 1. R-1 Low Density Residential Proposal a. Section 6.02 Permitted Uses i. Item E. - Change accessory buildings and structures from over 800 square feet in size to over 1200 square feet in size. b. Section 6.03 Conditional Uses i. Item B – Change accessory buildings and structures from over 800 square feet in size to over 1200 square feet in size. 1. The Planning Commission did not feel this was a change that should be made. 2. Reviewed Sections 11 & 12 of the Zoning Ordinance. a. Section 11 Site Plan i. Section 11.03 Procedure 1. Item B – Preparation of site plans - Page 46 - addition of the district names: R-2 High Density Residential, B-1 Central Business, B-2 Highway Business, B-3 Transitional Business, M-1 Manufacturing. 2. Item C #3– Processing – Page 48 – …

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Mon Apr 20, 2026

City Council

City Council approves payroll and insurance premiums

The Silver Lake City Council will approve minutes, payroll, and claims, and consider resolutions for gambling licenses and insurance premiums. The meeting includes reports from public works, public safety, and administration.

Approval of Payroll 6, 7 & 8
Resolution 26-13: Property/Liability Insurance Premiums
Request for Action: 1-Day Gambling License for Silver Lake Pools & Park Organization
Request for Action: 1-Day Gambling License for Silver Lake Fire Relief
Request for Action: Temporary Liquor License for Pola-Czesky Days

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✓ Decided: Council approved road closure on Main St and parking lot entrance limits

The Silver Lake City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. It also approved Change Order #5 for water service replacement ($25,703.96), a resolution for Change Order #2, and a wage increase for Public Works Supervisor Chris Penaz. The council granted two home‑occupation sign variances and voted to close Main St (County Road 92) between Lake Ave and Thomas Ave and restrict Muni parking lot entrances from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
Approved Change Order #5 – $25,703.96 for water service replacement (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 26-14 for Change Order #2 (unanimous)
Retained Chris Penaz with wage increase to $29.06 (unanimous)
Approved variance for eight‑square‑foot home‑occupation sign (unanimous)
Approved variance to place home‑occupation sign behind right‑of‑way (unanimous)
Approved closure of Main St (County Road 92) between Lake Ave & Thomas Ave and limited Muni parking lot entrances 12‑7 p.m. (unanimous)

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, April 20, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Call Regular Meeting to Order Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from April 6, 2026 Open Book Hearing of the Board of Appeals and Equalization 2. Approve minutes from April 6, 2026 Quarterly Meeting 3. Approve Payroll 6, 7 & 8, March Council and Ambulance 4. Payment Application #11 5. Disbursement #11 6. Approve Claims Public Comment Old Business 1. The Broll Team Department Business: 1. Public Works a. SEH b. Liaison Report i. *A portion of the meeting may be closed for employee performance evaluation (Pursuant to MN State Statute 13D.05 Subd.3a) c. People Service Report i. O&M Report ii. WO Maintenance Report 2. Public Safety Liaison Report a. Fire Department Report b. Sheriff’s Report i. Event type report ii. Police Hours for March c. Ambulance Report 3. Municipal Liquor Liaison Report 4. Community Development a. Commissioner’s report 5. Administration a. City Auditor Presentation b. Clerk’s report New Business: 1. Request for Action Application for 1-Day Gambling License for Silver Lake Pools & Park Organization for Pola-Czesky Days raffle 2. Request for Action application for 1-Day Gambling License for Silver Lake Fire Relief for Pola-Czesky Days raffle. 3. Request for Action Temporary Liquor License for Pola-Czesky Days 4. Council Code of Ethics revision 5. Resolution 26-13: Resolution Approving Property/Liability Insurance …

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Minutes Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm April 20, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Mayor Bebo called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Members Present: Mayor Bruce Bebo, Councilor Josh Mason, Councilor Joanna Jacobs, Councilor Roxanne Yurek, Councilor Ted Gehring Staff Present: Diane Pedersen, Chris Penaz Others Present: Sam Fink, Brody Bratsch, Ken Janssen-city attorney, Sara Oberloh-auditor, Jackson Eggert, David Broll, Deputy Jurgensen Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Mason to approve the agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from April 6, 2026, Open Book Hearing of the Board of Appeals & Equalization 2. Approve Minutes from April 6, 2026, Quarterly Meeting 3. Approve Payrolls 6, 7, & 8, March Ambulance and Council 4. Pay Application #11 5. Disbursement #11 6. Approve Claims a. Review payment to MN State Lottery Motion by Councilor Mason second by Councilor Yurek to approve the consent agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Public Comment – None Old Business 1. Discussion with The Broll Team regarding the development on the East end of town. a. Last development agreement was from 2000 – costs were split between the developer (55%) and the city (45%) b. 17 acres – about 40 single family homes with an average value of $450,000 c. Concept plans presented/discussed to meet multiple age groups d. Three acres are set aside for a park e. Possibly doing the project in …

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Tue Apr 14, 2026

Planning Commission

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Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 7:00pm April 14, 2026 Auditorium Commissioner Josh Mason called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Members Present: Commissioner Josh Mason, Commissioner Neil Syvertson, Commission Gary Klima, Clerk Diane Pedersen. Members Absent: Commissioner Sarah Kahn Others present: Jackson Eggert, Katie Fogelberg, Sandie Adams-Bruins Consent Agenda: 1. Approve the minutes from March 10, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Syvertson second by Commissioner Klima to approve the minutes from March 10, 2026. Vote For: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Public Comment - None New Business 1. Public Hearing for variance requests from Jackson Eggert and Katie Fogelberg, 1104 Main St W. a. Variance request #1 – request to have a home occupation sign larger than allowed by city ordinance. They are requesting an eight-square-foot sign, ordinance allows for two square feet. Motion by Commissioner Klima second by Commissioner Syvertson to recommend the council approve the variance request allowing for an eight-square-foot home occupation sign. Vote For: Unanimous. Motion Carried. b. Variance request #2 – to place the home occupation sign just behind the city right-of-way rather than on the building. Motion by Commissioner Syvertson second by Commissioner Klima to recommend the council approve the variance request allowing the home occupation sign to be placed just behind the city right-of-way rather than on the building. Vote For: Unanimous. Motion …

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Mon Apr 6, 2026

City Council

Council to review towing, sewer ordinance, and $40K ambulance fund transfer

The Silver Lake City Council will hold an Open Book hearing for the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, then a regular meeting. They will consider consent agenda items (minutes, claims), discuss old business including a towing contract, SEH infrastructure update, final reading of sewer compliance ordinance 100, mosquito contracts, and a student liaison. Department business includes a fee schedule revision, a $40,000 transfer from savings to CD for ambulance equipment, and reviews of the Capital Improvement Plan and energy audits.

Final reading of sewer compliance ordinance 100
Transfer $40,000 from savings to CD for Fund #804 Ambulance Equipment
Fee Schedule Revision
Towing Contract
Mosquito Contracts

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✓ Decided: Council approves VDCI mosquito contract, sewer ordinance, street patching

The Silver Lake City Council approved several items, including a mosquito control contract with VDCI, amendments to the sewer compliance ordinance, and street patching up to $10,000. They also approved licenses for lower-potency hemp edible retailers, a lifeguard hire, and a fund transfer. The towing contract with Cars on Patrol was discussed, with a decision to proceed under a verbal agreement while the city updates its blight ordinance.

Approved VDCI mosquito contract for 11 treatments, cost not to exceed $5,463 (unanimous)
Approved Sewer Compliance Ordinance 100 amendments (unanimous)
Approved street patching up to $10,000 (unanimous)
Approved Main Street closure for Muni Jam on May 9, 9am-9pm (unanimous)
Approved live music exception for Muni Jam from 12-8pm on May 9 (unanimous)
Approved MLS parking lot closure for Muni Jam (unanimous)
Approved $125 fee for Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailer Registration and Renewal (unanimous)
Approved hire of Anna Plath as lifeguard at $12.27/hour (unanimous)

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Open Book Hearing and Quarterly Meeting 6:00pm, April 6, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Open Book hearing of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for the City of Silver Lake at 6:00pm. Call to Order Public Comment Call Regular Meeting to Order 6:30pm Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from March 16, 2026, Regular Meeting 2. Claims Public Comment New Business: None Old Business: 1. Towing Contract 2. SEH Infrastructure Update 3. Final reading sewer compliance ordinance 100 update 4. Mosquito Contracts 5. Student Liaison Department Business: 1. Public Works a. Request for Action 2. MLS a. Requests for Action 3. Admin a. Fee Schedule Revision b. Requests for Action c. Transfer $40,000 from savings to CD for Fund #804 Ambulance Equipment d. Review of the Capital Improvement Plan e. Review of Energy Audits Open Discussion Adjourn

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P a g e 1 | 4 Minutes Silver Lake City Council Quarterly Meeting April 6, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Mayor Bebo called the regular meeting to order at 6:39 pm. Members present: Mayor Bruce Bebo, Councilor Josh Mason, Councilor Rozanne Yurek, Councilor Joanna Jacobs, Councilor Ted Gehring (arrived at 7:35pm) Members Absent: None Staff present: Diane Pedersen, Chris Penaz Others present: Sam Fink, Brody Bratsch, Ken Janssen, Mark & Casey Schutz (Cars on Patrol) Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Mason to approve the agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Consent Agenda 1. Approve minutes from March 16, 2026, Regular Meeting. 2. Claims Motion by Councilor Mason second by Councilor Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Public Comment – None New Business: None Old Business 1. Reviewed Towing Contract with Mark & Casey from Cars on Patrol a. The decision was made to work with a verbal agreement at this time. b. The city will work on updating the blight ordinance. 2. SEH Infrastructure Update a. Reviewed draft assessment policy – original policy was from 1994, revised in 2012 i. Section 9 Subd. 1, Item #2 – addition of Active Military. ii. Section 9 Subd. 1, Item #5 – discussed addition of clarifying language for assessment deferrals. iii. City Attorney will research how other cities handle deferrals. Do they have an application? Is that reviewed annually or another timeframe? iv. Infrastructure Improvement …

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Mon Mar 16, 2026

City Council

Silver Lake City Council to review mosquito management and sewer ordinance

The City Council will consider mosquito management agreements from Clarke Environmental and VDCI. The meeting includes a second reading of a sewer compliance ordinance update and a fireworks location request for Pola-Czesky Days.

Mosquito Management Agreement proposals from Clarke Environmental and VDCI
Pola-Czesky Days fireworks location request
Second reading of Sewer Compliance Ordinance Update
Playground update
McLeod County Notice of Public Hearing

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✓ Decided: Council approved $3,000 for Pola‑Czesky Days wrestling event

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. It authorized the use of $3,000 from the city budget for the Pola‑Czesky Days wrestling event. Additional actions included awarding a $1,500 public‑works tractor contract, eliminating a kitchen help position at the Municipal Liquor Store, declaring a vacancy on the Planning Commission, and approving several pool staff hires and retainers.

Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
Approved $3,000 budget for Pola‑Czesky Days wrestling event (unanimous)
Awarded Public Works tractor contract to Jason Hecksel for $1,500 (unanimous)
Eliminated kitchen help position at Municipal Liquor Store effective March 20 2026 (unanimous)
Declared vacancy on Planning Commission (unanimous)
Hired Adeline Plath as Pool Manager at $16.86/hr (unanimous)
Retained Avril Kosek as Head Lifeguard/WSI at $17.24/hr (unanimous)

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, March 16, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Call Regular Meeting to Order Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting 2. Approve minutes from March 10, 2026, Special Meeting 3. Approve Payroll 4 & 5 and February Council and Ambulance 4. Approve Claims Public Comment New Business: 1. Mosquito Management Agreement a. Clarke Environmental b. VDCI – Vector Disease Control International – Jason Scott 2. The Broll Team – Seth Looft 3. Pola-Czesky Days Fire Works location request by the Pola-Czesky Days committee 4. McLeod County Notice of Public Hearing Department Business: 1. Public Works a. Liaison Report b. PeopleService Reports i. O&M Report ii. WO Maintenance Report 2. Public Safety Liaison Report a. Fire Department Report b. Sheriff’s Report i. Event type report ii. Police Hours report c. Ambulance Report 3. Municipal Liquor Liaison Report 4. Community Development a. Commissioner’s report 5. Administration a. Clerk’s report Old Business: 1. Second Reading of Sewer Compliance Ordinance Update 2. Playground Update Open Discussion Adjourn

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Minutes Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, March 16, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Mayor Bebo called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Members Present: Mayor Bruce Bebo, Councilor Joanna Jacobs, Councilor Josh Mason, Councilor Roxanne Yurek, Councilor Ted Gehring Members Absent: None Staff Present: Diane Pedersen Others Present: Jason Scott, Seth Looft, David Broll (on speaker phone), Deputy Jensen Motion by Councilor Yurek second by Councilor Mason to approve the agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from February 17, 2026, Regular Meeting 2. Approve minutes from March 10, 2026, Special Meeting 3. Approve Payroll 4 & 5, February Council and Ambulance 4. Approve Claims Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Gehring to approve the consent agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Public Comment – None New Business 1. Mosquito Management Agreement a. Jason Scott – Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) i. Explained their business to the council and presented a spraying contract. 1. Usually 9-14 weekly/bi-weekly/other treatments for $512 per treatment 2. Treatment rate was calculated on eight (8) miles of streets. The actual number of street miles in Silver Lake is 7.41, so the quote will be adjusted. 3. Also provide Larvicide treatments ii. Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. emailed a contract for council review. 1. 11 weekly/bi-weekly Treatments for $514 per treatment or $5654 for …

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Tue Mar 10, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider Tool Cat purchase for Public Works

The Silver Lake City Council is holding a special meeting with a single new business item: a proposed purchase of a Tool Cat by the Public Works department. No dollar amount or further details are listed in the agenda.

Tool Cat purchase by Public Works

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Special Meeting 6:30pm, March 10. 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium New Business 1. Tool Cat purchase by Public Works Adjourn

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Minutes Silver Lake City Council Special Meeting 6:00pm, March 10, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Mayor Bebo called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Members Present: Mayor Bruce Bebo, Councilor Josh Mason, Councilor Roxanne Yurek, Councilor Joanna Jacobs, Councilor Ted Gehring Members Absent: None Staff Present: Diane Pedersen, Chris Penaz Others Present: None Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Mason to approve the agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the request for approval to purchase a tool cat from Bobcat of Watertown at a cost of $31,000. 1. The Tool Cat is a 2010 Model 5610 with 2070 hours on it and is located in Watertown, SD. 2. Chris will pick it up on Thursday if approved. 3. Council discussed authorizing a shipping cost of $250 rather than having Chris go get it. Motion by Councilor Jacobs was second by Councilor Yurek to approve the purchase of a tool cat from Bobcat of Watertown, SD, at a cost not to exceed $31,000 with approval to spend $250 on shipping. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Mason to adjourn the meeting Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm. _______________ ________ Seal of the City: Diane E. Pedersen, Clerk/Treasurer Page 1 of 1

Tue Mar 10, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission accepts resignation, declares vacancy

The Silverlake Planning Commission unanimously recommended the council accept Amy Penaz's resignation and declare a vacancy. They also discussed a sign variance request for a home occupation, advising the applicants to submit a formal application for a public hearing on April 14, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission reviewed zoning sections with no changes except adding a parking space size reference.

Approved minutes from February 10, 2026 (unanimous)
Recommended council accept Amy Penaz's resignation and declare vacancy (unanimous)
Advised Jackson Eggert and Katie Fogelberg to complete a variance application for a larger sign
Scheduled public hearing for sign variance on April 14, 2026, if application submitted timely
Reviewed Zoning Ordinance Sections 3-5 with no recommended changes
Added statement to Section 4.01 referencing MN Administrative Rule 2400.2825 for parking space size

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Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 7:00pm March 10, 2026 Auditorium Commissioner Josh Mason called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Members Present: Commissioner Josh Mason, Commissioner Neil Syvertson, Commissioner Sarah Kahn, Commission Gary Klima, Clerk Diane Pedersen. Members Absent: Commissioner Amy Penaz Others present: Jackson Eggert, Katie Fogelberg, Bruce Bebo Consent Agenda: 1. Approve the minutes from February 10, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Klima second by Commissioner Kahn to approve the minutes from February 10, 2026. Vote For: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Public Comment - None New Business 1. Declared a vacancy due to the resignation of Amy Penaz. A discussion was held regarding possible candidates to fill the vacancy. A notice will be posted on the city website as well as the city hall display case, auditorium, bank and post office. Motion by Commissioner Kahn second by Commissioner Syvertson to recommend the council accept the resignation of Amy Penaz and declare a vacancy. Vote For: Unanimous. Motion Carried. 2. Jackson Eggert and Katie Fogelberg came to discuss a sign variance request for their home occupation. They feel a type 2 sign that cannot exceed two (2) square feet in gross area is too small for their business. a. The Planning Commission’s recommendation to them was to complete a variance application including a plan showing the size and location of the proposed sign. b. Provided the application is submitted in a t …

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Tue Feb 17, 2026

City Council

Council to approve minutes, claims, and infrastructure change order

The Silver Lake City Council will approve minutes, payroll, and claims, and hold a public hearing on an infrastructure improvement project change order. The body will also consider resolutions for a wellness program, workers' compensation, and liquor licensing.

Public hearing on Infrastructure Improvement Project Change Order #2
Resolution 26-12: Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans
Resolution 26-11: Resolution Adopting a Wellness Program Policy
Resolution 26-08: Resolution Approving Workers Compensation Insurance Premiums
Request to approve Church of the Holy Family Gambling license

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✓ Decided: Council raises bulk water rates outside city limits and approves key projects

The Silver Lake City Council unanimously approved several actions, including increasing bulk water rates outside city limits to a $50 base fee plus $50 per 1,000 gallons and adding a $100 civil penalty to the 2026 fee schedule. It also approved workers’ compensation premiums for 2026, the SEH infrastructure improvement plan, the sale of an old public‑works tractor, the purchase of a GMC crew cab, removal of the state lottery machine from the municipal liquor store, and $8,500 for the May 9 “Muni Jam” event. Staff salary step increases for two employees and a part‑time bartender hire were also confirmed. All motions passed unanimously.

Approved bulk water rate increase outside city limits to $50 base fee + $50 per 1,000 gallons (unanimous)
Approved adding a $100 civil penalty per offense to the 2026 fee schedule (unanimous)
Approved workers’ compensation insurance premiums for 2026 ($29,388) (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 26-12 ordering improvement and preparation plans for SEH infrastructure project (unanimous)
Approved sale of public‑works tractor (Farmall Super A 1947‑1954) through sealed bids (unanimous)
Approved purchase of 2015 GMC Crew Cab 1‑ton from DNR for approx. $13,000 (unanimous)
Approved removal of MN State Lottery ticket machine from municipal liquor store (unanimous)
Approved use of $8,500 from promotion account to fund “Muni Jam” event on May 9, 2026 (unanimous)

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, February 17, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Call Regular Meeting to Order Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting 2. Approve SEH minutes from January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting 3. Approve minutes from February 11, 2026 Special Meeting 4. Approve Payroll 2 & 3, January Council and January Ambulance 5. Payment Application #10 6. Disbursement #10 7. Approve Claims Public Comment Department Business: 1. Public Works a. SEH i. Public Hearing on Infrastructure Improvement Project Change Order #2 ii. Resolution 26-12: Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans b. Liaison Report c. PeopleService Report i. O&M Report ii. WO Maintenance Report 2. Public Safety Liaison Report a. Fire Department Report b. Sheriff’s Report i. Event type report ii. Police Hours for January c. Ambulance Report 3. Municipal Liquor Liaison Report 4. Community Development a. Commissioner’s report 5. Administration a. Clerk’s report Old Business: 1. Resolution 26-11: Resolution Adopting a Wellness Program Policy 2. Bulk Water Sales a. Set bulk water sales area outside of city limits to residents in the fire district b. Review fee schedule rates i. Addition of Civil Penalty ii. Bulk water rates New Business: 1. Resolution 26-08: Resolution Approving Workers Compensation Insurance Premiums 2. Resolution 26-09: Resolution Approving Local Board of Appeal and Equalizat …

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Minutes Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, February 17, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Mayor Bebo called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Members Present: Mayor Bruce Bebo, Councilor Joanna Jacobs, Councilor Josh Mason, Councilor Roxanne Yurek, Councilor Ted Gehring Members Absent: None Staff Present: Diane Pedersen, Jarrett Whitney, Chris Penaz, Dale Kosek Others Present: Brody Bratsch, Deputy Jensen Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Yurek to approve the agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from January 20, 2026, Regular Meeting 2. Approve SEH minutes from January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting 3. Approve minutes from February 11, 2026 Special Meeting 4. Approve Payroll 2 & 3, January Council and January Ambulance 5. Approve Payment Application #10 6. Approve Disbursement #10 7. Approve Claims Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Mason to approve the consent agenda. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. Public Comment – None Department Business 1. Public Works a. SEH – Infrastructure Project i. Public Hearing for Change Order 2 Motion by Councilor Jacobs second by Councilor Mason to open the public hearing. Vote for: Unanimous. Motion carried. 1. Proposed Improvements a. Full Reconstruction on Main St from Grove Ave to Century Lane i. Streets ii. Sanitary Sewer iii. Water Main iv. Storm Sewer b. T.H. 7 Sanitary Sewer and Water Main extensions and CIPP Lining 2. Estimated Project Costs an …

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Wed Feb 11, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves discounted auditorium rental for elementary school

The council approved a rental agreement for Glencoe Silver Lake Elementary School to use the city auditorium for 29 days, 6 hours each day, at a discounted total of $4,567.50. The motion was passed unanimously. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously.

Approved auditorium rental for GSL Elementary School at $4,567.50 (unanimous)
Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Special Meeting 6:30pm, February 11. 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium New Business 1. Auditorium use by GSL Elementary Adjourn

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Minutes Silver Lake City Council Special Meeting 6:00pm, February 11, 2026 Silver Lake Auditorium Mayor Bebo called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Members Present: Mayor Bruce Bebo, Councilor Josh Mason, Councilor Roxanne Yurek, Councilor Joanna Jacobs, Councilor Ted Gehring Members Absent: None Staff Present: Diane Pedersen Others Present: None The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the use of the auditorium by the Glencoe Silver Lake Elementary School for gym classes from February 17, 2026-Aril 2, 2026, due to flooding at the school. 1. The council discussed the auditorium rental agreement and the fee to charge. a. The school has requested the use of the auditorium from February 17-April 2, 2026, 8:30am-2:30pm Monday-Friday. b. There are four days that the auditorium is unavailable to the school due to prior event bookings. The total number of days they would rent is 29. c. The upstairs floor will be swept, front entry vacuumed, and bathroom cleaned every morning. The upstairs floor will be mopped as necessary. d. Fees discussed: i. Normal auditorium rental is $35/hour 1. $35/hour*6 hours/day*29 days = $6,090 2. Daily rate of $150*29 days=$4350 (covers cleaning and heat) 3. $45/hour*2.50 hours/day for cleaning*29 days=$3262.50 ii. The council discussed choosing option 1 and deducting 25%. Motion by Councilor Yurek second by Councilor Jacobs to approve the rental agreement with GSL School for use of the auditorium for 29 days, 6 hours per day, for a cost of …

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Tue Feb 10, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends sewer ordinance changes to city council

The Planning Commission reviewed zoning ordinance sections and discussed Ordinance 100 on sewer service compliance. They unanimously voted to recommend several clarifications and additions to Ordinance 100 to the city council, including specifying effective dates and adding penalties for non-compliance. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved minutes from January 13, 2026 (unanimous)
Recommended Ordinance 100 changes to city council (unanimous)

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Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 7:00pm February 10, 2026 Auditorium Commissioner Josh Mason called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Members Present: Commissioner Josh Mason, Commissioner Neil Syvertson, Commissioner Gary Klima, Clerk Diane Pedersen. Members Absent: Commissioner Sarah Kahn, Commission Amy Penaz Consent Agenda: 1. Approve the minutes from January 13, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Klima second by Commissioner Syvertson to approve the minutes from January 13, 2026. Vote For: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Public Comment - None New Business 1. Review of Zoning Ordinance a. Section 1-Zoning Districts i. Establishment of Districts ii. Zoning Map 1. Current zoning for the city lots that were sold is B-1 Central Business District. This property will need to be rezoned to R-2 high Density Residential prior to construction of four-plex units. iii. District Boundaries iv. Boundary interpretation v. Property Not Included - Annexations b. Section 2-General Regulations i. Lot Area Requirements ii. Use Regulations iii. Building Area iv. Buildings Under Construction v. Fences and Other Vision Obstructing Objects vi. Front Yard Exceptions vii. Greenbelts viii. Home Occupations ix. Structures, Not Included in Height of Building x. Lot, Double Frontage xi. Lot, Corner xii. Lot of Record xiii. Setback Measurements xiv. Signs 1. Current home business has an unpermitted sign that does not meet ordinance specifications. xv. Fences 1 …

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Tue Jan 20, 2026

City Council

Council to approve routine consent agenda items at Jan 20 meeting

The Silver Lake City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes from the January 5, 2026 Annual Meeting, payroll and ambulance payments, a payment application, a disbursement, and other claims. After the consent agenda, the council will hear public comment, department reports, and then adjourn. No old or new business is listed.

Approve minutes from January 5, 2026 Annual Meeting
Approve Payroll #26 & 1 and December Ambulance
Approve Payment Application #9
Approve Disbursement #9
Approve Claims

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✓ Decided: Council approved redesign of TH 7 water and sanitary mains to Option 2, saving grant funds

The council approved the resolution to receive the Change Order 2 feasibility report and to hold a public hearing on February 17, 2026. They also approved an Open House for residents on February 4, 2026 at noon and 6 p.m. in the auditorium basement. After reviewing grant‑eligible costs, the council directed SEH to redesign the TH 7 water and sanitary main extensions using Option 2, which saves about $80,000 in grant‑eligible funds. AFP No. 9 was placed on the consent agenda.

Approved resolution to receive Change Order 2 feasibility report and call public hearing
Scheduled public hearing for Feb 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m. at Silver Lake Auditorium
Approved Open House on Feb 4, 2026 at noon and 6 p.m. in auditorium basement
Directed SEH to redesign TH 7 water and sanitary mains using Option 2 to save grant funds
Included AFP No. 9 in the consent agenda

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Agenda Silver Lake City Council Regular Meeting 6:30pm, January 20, 2025 Silver Lake Auditorium Call Regular Meeting to Order Consent Agenda: 1. Approve minutes from January 5, 2026 Annual Meeting 2. Approve Payroll #26 & 1 and December Ambulance 3. Payment Application #9 4. Disbursement #9 5. Approve Claims Public Comment Department Business: 1. Public Works a. SEH b. Liaison Report c. PeopleService Report i. O&M Report ii. WO Maintenance Report 2. Public Safety Liaison Report a. Fire Department b. Sheriff’s Report i. Event type report ii. Police Hours c. Ambulance Report 3. Municipal Liquor Liaison Report 4. Community Development 5. Administration a. Clerk’s report Old Business: None New Business: None Open Discussion Adjourn

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Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 1390 Highway 15 South, Suite 200, P.O. Box 308, Hutchinson, MN 55350- 0308 320.587.7341 | 800.838.8666 | 888.908.8166 fax | sehinc.com SEH is 100% employee -owned | Affirmative Action –Equal Opportunity Employer CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES RE: Silver Lake Infrastructure Improvement Project Date of Meeting: January 20, 2026 Silver Lake, Minnesota Project Manager: Sam Fink, PE (Lic. MN, NE) Time of Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Project Engineer: Brody Bratsch, PE (Lic. MN) SEH No.: SILAK 171969 16.03 Location of Meeting: Silver Lake Auditorum Attendees: City Council City Staff Sam Fink, SEH I. Feasibility Report for Change Order 2 A. Review Report dated January 20, 2026 B. Public Hearing Resolution 1. Resolution for receiving the report and calling public hearing is attached for consideration a. Approved. 2. Public hearing is proposed for next regular city council meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Silver Lake Auditorium, at 6:30 p.m. 3. SEH will assist the City with giving mailed and published notifications for the public hearing. C. Open House 1. SEH recommends that an Open House be held with residents adjacent to Change Order 2 prior to the public hearing. 2. Discuss assessments and scope 3. We’ll send mailer invitations to residents. 4. Proposed date and time(s): a. Wednesday, February 4 th at noon in the basement of Silver Lake Auditorium b. Wednesday, Feb …

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Tue Jan 13, 2026

Planning Commission

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Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 7:00pm January 13, 2026 Auditorium Commissioner Josh Mason called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Members Present: Commissioner Josh Mason, Commissioner Amy Penaz, Commissioner Neil Syvertson, Commissioner Gary Klima, Clerk Diane Pedersen. Others present: Commissioner Sarah Kahn Consent Agenda: 1. Approve the minutes from December 9, 2025. Motion by Commissioner Klima second by Commissioner Penaz to approve the minutes from December 9, 2025. Vote For: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Public Comment - None New Business 1. Highway 7 pedestrian crossing a. A hot crossing system was addressed as part of the infrastructure project. The city did receive funding for the system through a Safe Route program, but the timeline did not work at this time. This remains on the radar of SEH. They will continue to pursue funding opportunities where the timeline works for the city. 2. Employee Wellness Program Policy a. The committee reviewed a wellness program policy. This policy is intended to incorporate the new state mandated 15-minute rest breaks as well as encourage staff wellness and improve productivity, team building, improve morale and attitude, decrease absenteeism, turnover, and injuries. i. Proposed activities 1. Monthly step challenge a. Encourage those who don’t have a Fitbit or similar device to get a free Step-counter Pedometer on their cell phone. 2. Monthly staff lunches a. Soups b. Salads 3. Encourage 1 …

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Mon Jan 5, 2026

City Council

Silver Lake City Council to handle annual appointments and financial resolutions

The City Council will meet for its annual session to establish city appointments and authorize financial reporting and payment procedures. The body will also discuss township contributions for the ambulance and fire department contracts.

Resolution 26-01: Annual Appointments of the City of Silver Lake
Resolution 26-02: Pre-authorizing payments by Clerk’s warrants
Resolution 26-05: Decision not to waive monetary limits on municipal tort liability
Resolution 26-06: Appointments for authorized city signers
Discussion of fire department and ambulance contracts regarding township contributions

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✓ Decided: Council approves annual appointments, contracts, and resolutions

The Silver Lake City Council unanimously approved six resolutions covering annual appointments, pre-authorized payments, council member worker's compensation, fund balance classification, tort liability limits, and authorized signers. They also approved four 2026 fire department township contracts. A motion to fly only the US flag failed, and a motion to fly both Minnesota state flags passed.

Approved Resolution 26-01 annual appointments (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 26-02 pre-authorizing clerk payments (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 26-03 declaring council members as employees for workers comp (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 26-04 classifying fund balances (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 26-05 not waiving tort liability limits (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 26-06 authorized signers (unanimous)
Approved 2026 fire contracts: Hale Township $56,889, Hasson Valley $748, Rich Valley $24,448, Winsted $4,938 (all unanimous)
Motion to fly only US flag failed; motion to fly both Minnesota state flags carried (3-1, 1 abstention)