Silverlake public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council adopted the 2026 city budget and tax levy totaling $678,029, a 4.88% increase over 2025, after holding a Truth in Taxation meeting. The council also denied a billboard sign variance at 716 Hwy 7 W, approved a 2026 fee schedule, and approved several personnel and policy items including new ambulance job descriptions and MN Paid Leave in the personnel policy. All recorded motions carried unanimously except one hire vote in which Councilor Jacobs abstained.
- Adopted 2026 budget and tax levy of $678,029 (4.88% increase) (unanimous)
- Denied Resolution 25-39 variance for billboard sign at 716 Hwy 7 W (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-40 ordering feasibility report for sanitary work on TH7 (unanimous)
- Approved SEH Master Service Agreement effective Jan 1, 2026 for five years (unanimous)
- Approved SEH Supplemental Letter of Agreement with hourly fee not-to-exceed $5,000 (unanimous)
- Approved hire of Susanne Jacobs as EMT (Bebo, Gehring, Mason for; Jacobs abstained)
- Approved hire of Zoe Edlund as part-time bartender at $15.22/hour effective Dec 4, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 on-sale liquor license for BFK Management DBA Molly's Cafe (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying a variance request from Steile Construction, on behalf of Summit Locations, to build a 32-foot-tall, 320-square-foot unlit billboard at 716 Hwy 7. City ordinance caps signs at 20 feet and 100 square feet, and commissioners said the sign was too large, would be an eyesore, and that a variance would leave the city no control over an empty sign. The recommendation goes to the city council at its December 15, 2025 meeting, where the applicant can appeal. The commission also approved the August 12, 2025 minutes and adjourned at 7:35 pm.
- Recommended denial of the 716 Hwy 7 billboard variance (Summit Locations/Steile Construction) to the city council (5-0)
- Approved minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:35 pm (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council unanimously approved Change Order #4, authorizing drilling a new well and adding permanent chemical feeds to Well No. 1 at a cost of $348,808.39. The change order was revised from an earlier $389,560.36 estimate, saving about $40,750. The council also reviewed preliminary plans for Main Street improvements from Grove Ave to Century Lane, with a 30% design review scheduled for December 18 and an open house tentatively planned for mid-January.
- Approved Change Order #4 for well drilling and chemical feeds at $348,808.39 (unanimous)
- Reviewed preliminary Main Street layout from Grove Ave to Century Lane (no action taken)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council unanimously approved moving forward with design for a new well (Exhibit K Amendment #2) and decided not to close on a $2,000,000 temporary financing loan. They also approved several contracts, including water tower coating and snow removal, and passed resolutions on grant funding, credit cards, and utility assessments.
- Approved Exhibit K Amendment #2 for new well design (unanimous)
- Declined to close on $2,000,000 temporary financing loan (unanimous)
- Approved Central Tank water tower coating bid not to exceed $55,850 (unanimous)
- Approved Borka Excavating for snow removal at $125/hour/truck (unanimous)
- Approved three-year fire officer appointments: Kyle Wawryzniak, Tim Grenke, Mitchell Thompson, Tyler Kosek (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of auditorium refrigerator not to exceed $2,638.40 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Alto-Shaam Vector H3 multi-cook unit not to exceed $13,232.72 (unanimous)
- Approved zoning ordinance amendment on cannabis with 500-foot boundaries (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-28, authorizing a $2,000,000 temporary general obligation utility revenue note (Series 2025C) with a 5.15% interest rate, maturing November 1, 2028. The council also tabled Change Order No. 4 for drilling a new well and adding chemical feeds to Well No. 1, along with the related SEH fee amendment, until the November 17, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Resolution 25-28 for $2,000,000 utility revenue note (unanimous)
- Tabled Change Order No. 4 for well drilling and chemical feeds until Nov 17, 2025 (unanimous)
- Tabled SEH fee amendment for well design until Nov 17, 2025 (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council approved Change Order #4 to drill a new well and add chemical feeds to Well No. 1, and authorized the clerk to apply for interim financing through MRWA in case a federal government shutdown delays Rural Development payments. The council also approved a 2.50% COLA for non-elected employees for 2026, health insurance and paid family leave resolutions, and the hire of Carly Mathews as Deputy Clerk. A special meeting was set for November 6 at 6:30pm to consider Change Order #4 and a sales resolution for interim financing.
- Approved consent agenda including Payment Application #6 of $588,481.05 and RD-440-11 Disbursement Request #6 of $185,005.78 (unanimous)
- Authorized clerk to apply for interim financing through MRWA (unanimous)
- Set special meeting for November 6 at 6:30pm
- Approved Change Order #4 Option 3 to drill a new well and add permanent chemical feeds to Well No. 1 (unanimous)
- Approved design of sanitary work near TH7 and Lane Ave but held Change Order #2 construction (unanimous)
- Approved Braun Intertec soil borings proposal not to exceed $5,825 (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Anna Madson-Monsrud pending background check and drug screening (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-23 compensation plan with 2.50% COLA, Resolution 25-25 health insurance, and Resolution 25-27 paid family leave (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council approved a $47,113 change order for lift station pump repairs and established zoning regulations and a 500-foot buffer for cannabis businesses. The council also waived WAC and SAC connection fees for two Main Street West properties and lowered credit card user fees to match billing rates. Additionally, the council reviewed the 2026 proposed budget, fee schedule, and salary rates.
- Approved agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and claims (Unanimous)
- Approved waiving WAC & SAC fees for 117 and 125 Main Street W (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #3 for lift station pump repairs and replacements totaling $47,113 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-24 for Grant Navigation Support application (Unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 increase to SEH General Engineering Supplemental Letter Agreement for total $7,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved cannabis zoning regulations with a 500-foot boundary from sensitive areas (Unanimous)
- Approved setting RevTrak credit card user fee charged to residents to 4.19% (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council unanimously declared a vacancy for the Deputy Clerk position effective October 10, 2025, and discussed filling it. They reviewed an advertisement for the position and established a hiring committee consisting of Mayor Bebo, Councilor Jacobs, and City Clerk Pedersen. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Declared Deputy Clerk vacancy effective October 10, 2025 (unanimous)
- Established hiring committee: Mayor Bebo, Councilor Jacobs, City Clerk Pedersen (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council approved a 2026 preliminary tax levy of $709,796, a 9.79% increase, and set the Truth in Taxation hearing for December 15, 2025. The council also approved several contracts, including sludge reduction work, pool filter replacement, and a PERA benefit increase for firefighters. A new fire chief and a part-time office hire were also approved.
- Approved 2026 preliminary levy of $709,796 (9.79% increase) (unanimous)
- Set Truth in Taxation hearing for Dec 15, 2025 at 6:00pm (unanimous)
- Approved Fergus Power Pump sludge agitation, not-to-exceed $6,350 (unanimous)
- Approved Team Labs sludge treatment, not-to-exceed $17,250 (unanimous)
- Approved Aqua Logic pool filter replacement, not-to-exceed $8,500 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-20 increasing fire PERA benefit, requiring $3,795 contribution (unanimous)
- Appointed Keith Anderson as Fire Chief 3 for term 9/16/2025-12/31/2026 (unanimous)
- Approved hire of Roxanne Chrast as part-time office help at $14.42/hr (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council approved change orders and joint powers agreements for public infrastructure projects, awarded a new contract to PeopleService, and accepted a purchase agreement for city lots on Main Street. The council also approved the McLeod County Sheriff's Office contract, hired a part-time bartender, and approved the clerk's retention and wage increase.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, claims, and Payment Application #4 ($814,265.09) (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #2 for CR 92 contingent on McLeod County's approval (Unanimous)
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement with McLeod County for Grove Avenue to Century Lane (Unanimous)
- Approved Owner-Engineer Agreement Addendum - Exhibit K contingent on county approval of change order #2 (Unanimous)
- Approved PeopleService contract effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-19 for McLeod County Sheriff's Office contract for police services from Jan 1, 2026, to Dec 31, 2027 (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring Jordan Kaczmarek as a PT bartender at $16.44/hour effective August 20, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning Main Street lots from R-1 to R-2 and accepted purchase agreement from Scott Rech for $23,300 (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend rezoning the Main Street lots from R-1 Low Density Residential to R-2 High Density Residential, which would allow multi-unit dwellings of up to four units. Stix & Brix Inc presented a plan to buy the lots for the tax roll value of $23,300 and build two multi-unit buildings; the purchase agreement goes to the city council on August 18, 2025. The commission also recommended appointing Gary Klima to the open commissioner seat and recommended cannabis-related zoning ordinance amendments. A solar grant item was reviewed with further research planned; no decision was made on it.
- Recommended rezoning Main Street lots from R-1 to R-2 to allow multi-unit dwellings (unanimous)
- Recommended the Stix & Brix purchase agreement for the Main Street lots at $23,300 tax roll value go to city council (presented as part of the rezoning hearing)
- Recommended appointing Gary Klima to the open commission seat (unanimous)
- Recommended cannabis zoning ordinance amendments, removing temporary cannabis events (unanimous)
- Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Reviewed solar grant information; no action, further research planned
- Adjourned at 7:45 pm (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved a rezoning request for 120 Main St E from R-1 to R-2s, with Mayor Bebo opposed, to allow a potential four-unit building. It also approved replotting and rezoning Main Street city lots for two proposed four-plex units, and approved the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Several other actions were taken, including increasing the comp time limit, removing the cash-only requirement for THC sales, and approving two ambulance staff status changes.
- Approved rezoning of 120 Main St E from R-1 to R-2s (4-1, Mayor Bebo opposed)
- Approved replotting Main Street city lots into two equal lots and moving south lot line six feet (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning Main Street city lots from R-1 to R-2 once replotted (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Comprehensive Plan as presented (unanimous)
- Approved increase in comp time limit from 24 to 40 hours effective Aug 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved removal of 'Cash Only' requirement for THC sales at Municipal Liquor Store (unanimous)
- Approved status change for Stephen Bennett from EMR to EMT effective June 7, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved status change for Trevor Erickson from EMR to EMT effective May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for 102 Main St E from R-1 Low Density Residential to R-2 High Density Residential, contingent on the owner providing a site plan with parking for the July city council meeting. The commission also declared a vacancy due to Ted Gehring's council appointment and reviewed a subsidy application for city lots.
- Recommended approval of rezoning for 102 Main St E (unanimous)
- Declared vacancy on Planning Commission due to Ted Gehring's council seat
- Reviewed Michael Lipe's building plans and subsidy application for city lots
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council swore in Ted Gehring to fill the council seat vacated by Jarrett Whitney through December 31, 2026. The council approved several personnel actions, including a step increase for the Public Works Supervisor and the creation of a new Food Prep/Kitchen Clerk position at the MLS. Discussions on increasing compensatory time limits for public works employees and reviewing 2026 sheriff contracts were tabled or deferred to future meetings.
- Swore in Ted Gehring to fill council vacancy through Dec 31, 2026
- Declared Planning Commission vacancy (unanimous)
- Approved Public Works Supervisor step increase to $27.65 (3-2 vote)
- Tabled request to increase public works comp-time limit to 40 hours
- Approved new Food Prep/Kitchen Clerk position as Grade 10 (unanimous)
- Approved annual reviews for Faye Duffy and Jewelie Hussmann (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Emily Wurm as PT Bartender (unanimous)
- Approved ESST Personnel Policy wording updates effective 7/1/2025 (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council appointed Ted Gehring to fill an open council position and approved changes to the SafeBuilt building permit fee schedule, effective through the end of the year, while delaying maintenance fee increases until a new contract starts January 1, 2026. The council approved Resolution 25-17 authorizing the City Clerk to apply to the Minnesota Management and Budget Office for water and wastewater facility improvements in the 2026 bonding bill. It also approved a consent agenda including Payment Application #2 of $579,409.69 and two RD-440-11 disbursement requests, accepted the resignation of Amanda Sathre effective June 3, 2025, and approved up to $2,000 for an EMT course for Anna Monsrud. A request to hire Gloria Lundberg as part-time office help failed for lack of a motion and will be re-advertised.
- Approved appointment of Ted Gehring to open council position (unanimous)
- Approved SafeBuilt building permit fee changes through end of year; delayed maintenance fee increase to Jan 1, 2026 contract (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-17 authorizing City Clerk to apply for 2026 bonding bill water/wastewater improvements (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Payment Application #2 of $579,409.69 (unanimous)
- Approved RD-440-11 Disbursement Request #1 amendment to $1,854,577.87 and Request #2 of $103,444.20 (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Amanda Sathre effective June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved up to $2,000 for Ridgewater College EMT course, books and test for Anna Monsrud (unanimous)
- Approved pool closing policy (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Silverlake Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from May 13, 2025. The body discussed three development proposals for 120 Main St E., including an apartment complex contingent on rezoning, a haunted house, and an Airbnb with a bar. No votes were taken on these new business items or the ongoing city lots project.
- Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:13 pm (Unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council accepted Councilor Jarrett Whitney's resignation and declared a vacancy, approved a $725,927.49 contractor payment for the infrastructure project, and received a clean 2024 audit. Several personnel actions were taken, including pay increases, terminations, and seasonal hires. The SafeBuilt fee schedule was tabled.
- Approved Resolution 25-16 accepting Jarrett Whitney's resignation and declaring council vacancy (unanimous)
- Approved contractor payment of $725,927.49 for infrastructure project (unanimous)
- Approved 12-month review for Jon Ramige with pay increase to $23.24/hr (unanimous)
- Approved 12-month review for Chris Penaz with pay increase to $26.98/hr (unanimous)
- Approved 12-month review for Amanda Sathre with pay increase to $16.01/hr (unanimous)
- Approved termination of Jessica Gutzmann effective immediately (unanimous)
- Approved invoices to Rural Development totaling $1,950,454.18 (unanimous)
- Approved 1-day gambling licenses for Pola-Czesky Days (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Silverlake Planning Commission discussed a proposal by Michael Lipe to build two two-level duplexes on city lots, including a conditional use permit for ground-floor rentals and requests for TIF, fee waivers, and lot replatting, but took no formal action. The commission also reviewed the Public Utilities section of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and agreed to continue section-by-section reviews at future meetings.
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 (unanimous)
- Discussed proposed duplex housing on city lots; no action taken
- Reviewed Public Utilities section of 2025 Comprehensive Plan; suggestions to be added for next meeting
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council approved hiring David "Jarrett" Whitney as Municipal Liquor Store Manager at Grade 17 Step 7, $27.65/hour ($57,517/year), with a start date of May 19, 2025, pending background check and drug test. The vote was unanimous. The meeting was procedural and focused solely on this hiring decision.
- Approved hiring Jarrett Whitney as Municipal Liquor Store Manager at Grade 17 Step 7, $27.65/hour ($57,517/year), start date May 19, 2025, pending background check and drug test (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including two advance agreements with the MN Rural Water Finance Authority for construction loans totaling $15,675,000, and authorized participation in joint powers authority for those loans. The council also approved the purchase of a utility locator for up to $5,780 and the replacement of an air conditioning condenser at the municipal liquor store for up to $4,575.
- Approved purchase of utility locator from Utility Logic, not to exceed $5,780 (unanimous)
- Approved B&C Plumbing & Heating quote for AC condenser replacement, not to exceed $4,575 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-13 authorizing advance agreement with MN Rural Water Finance Authority (unanimous)
- Approved advance agreement for $12,858,000 loan from MN Rural Water Finance Authority (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-14 authorizing advance agreement with MN Rural Water Finance Authority (unanimous)
- Approved advance agreement for $2,817,000 loan from MN Rural Water Finance Authority (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council approved a one-year mosquito control agreement with Clarke Environmental after a motion for an 11-treatment contract with a 2027 extension failed on a 2-2 vote. The council also approved summer pool use, declined a donation of four unbuildable lots, and approved removal of the south goal post for $1,275.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and claims (unanimous)
- Approved summer recreation pool use 4-5 Friday mornings 9-11am (unanimous)
- Declined donation of four unbuildable lots on Frank Street (unanimous)
- Failed motion for Clarke Environmental mosquito agreement with 2027 extension (2-2)
- Approved one-year Clarke Environmental mosquito agreement for 11 treatments (unanimous)
- Approved working with McLeod County on CR 92 change order (unanimous)
- Approved Litzau Excavating quote for south goal post removal at $1,275 (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council approved several operational items, including a temporary water billing method for residents affected by the infrastructure project, a $2,594.84 tire replacement for Engine 3, and a switch to Metro-Billing Services for ambulance billing. They also approved the MLS manager job description, a cleaning contract, and a pool fee change. The mosquito control contract was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved temporary water billing at previous year's same-period rate (unanimous)
- Approved $2,594.84 for Engine 3 tires from Sam's Tire (unanimous)
- Approved terminating Expert Billing effective June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Metro-Billing Services effective 4/1/2025 (unanimous)
- Approved updated MLS Manager job description with amendments (unanimous)
- Approved ServiceMaster cleaning quote up to $2,910.00 (unanimous)
- Approved participation in McLeod County aerial photography (unanimous)
- Approved pool fee change: 2 and under free, must be on family pass (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council accepted the resignation of MLS Manager Wyatt Konen, effective April 9, 2025. The council approved paying Konen through his end date while his last day in the store was March 31, 2025. Additionally, the council hired Councilor Jarrett Whitney as a temporary part-time interim manager for up to 20 hours per week starting April 1, 2025.
- Accepted resignation of MLS Manager Wyatt Konen (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to Konen through April 9, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Hired Councilor Jarrett Whitney as interim MLS manager at $23.25/hr (3-0, 1 abstention)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council approved sewer main bids for Thomas Ave, authorized advertising for the sale of the old SCBA compressor system, approved a $5,000 down payment for LED light upgrades on the ambulance, hired EMR Quinton Fisher pending background checks, and approved a contract with Metro-Billing Services for ambulance billing. The council also approved increases in EMT pay rates, a part-time office help position, a gambling permit for Molly's Café, and the 2025 property/casualty insurance premium.
- Approved sewer main bids: Juul Underground LLC $9,100 and Litzau Excavating $10,950 (unanimous)
- Approved advertising for sealed bids for sale of old SCBA compressor system (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 down payment for ambulance LED light upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved hire of EMR Quinton Fisher pending background check and drug screen (unanimous)
- Approved pursuing contract with Metro-Billing Services for ambulance billing (unanimous)
- Approved EMT day pay increase to $6.50/hr effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved EMT night/weekend pay increase to $5.00/hr effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-12 for property/casualty insurance premium not to exceed $33,721 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Silver Lake Planning Commission tabled a discussion about using city lots for a community garden because the resident who developed the plan was not present. They also reviewed the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, focusing on the Public Services section, and discussed potential zoning ordinance changes related to cannabis. No final decisions were made on the cannabis or comprehensive plan items.
- Tabled community garden discussion until resident Olivia Oster is present (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:40 pm (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-11, awarding the infrastructure project bid to R&R Excavating in its entirety, including all alternates. They also approved a $180,284 contract with Braun Intertec for construction materials testing, approved new bulk water rates, and made several other administrative decisions.
- Approved Resolution 25-11 accepting R&R Excavating bid for infrastructure project (unanimous)
- Approved Braun Intertec materials testing contract for $180,284 (unanimous)
- Approved bulk water rates: $15/1000 gal inside city, $20/1000 gal outside, $60/month meter rental (unanimous)
- Approved Music in the Park stainless-steel serving table construction (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-09 for Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-10 for workers' comp premiums not to exceed $42,740 (unanimous)
- Approved pay increase for Max Petersen to Grade 11 Step 1 $15.22 (unanimous)
- Appointed Ted Gehring to Planning Commission vacancy (unanimous)
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council held a special meeting to authorize the city attorney to send an email to Rural Development confirming the city will issue a Final Title of Opinion for the project upon completion. The motion passed unanimously. The council also noted that no work can occur on a property before an easement is filed, and if an easement cannot be obtained, a change order would be needed to remove or redesign around the property.
- Authorized city attorney to email Rural Development re: Final Title of Opinion (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Silverlake Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for April 15, 2025, to consider rezoning the church property at 102 Main St E from Public/Parochial R-2 to B-1 Central Business for a proposed event center. The commission also unanimously recommended Ted Gehring to fill an open commission seat. Discussions were held on possible uses for city lots, including a community garden and a coffee/ice cream shop, but no decisions were made on those items.
- Scheduled public hearing for rezoning 102 Main St E to B-1 Central Business (April 15, 2025)
- Recommended Ted Gehring to city council for open commission seat (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved a resolution to receive bids for the infrastructure project but did not award the contract. Bids ranged from $12.9 million to $16.5 million base. A workshop is scheduled for February 4 to review affordability. The council also approved several hires and a utility credit.
- Approved Resolution 25-08 receiving bids for infrastructure project (unanimous)
- Approved hire of Madlynn Emery as EMT effective 1/21/2025 (unanimous)
- Approved hire of Alexis Forar Grade 11 Step 0 effective 12/18/2024 (unanimous)
- Approved hire of Adeline Plath Grade 11 Step 0 effective 1/10/2025 (unanimous)
- Approved hire of Finley Sturges Grade 11 Step 0 effective 1/10/2025 (unanimous)
- Declared vacancy on Planning Commission for position held by Ryan McDonald (unanimous)
- Approved utility credit of $257.52 for 1212 Main St W (unanimous)
- Approved compensating Deputy Clerk for MMBA meetings in 2025 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the 2025 Comprehensive Plan to the city council. They also discussed a possible rezoning inquiry for 102 Main St E, a community garden proposal for 117 E Main Street, and a proposal for LED signs. No final decisions were made on these items.
- Recommended 2025 Comprehensive Plan to city council (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 10, 2024 (unanimous)
- Declared a vacancy on the commission
City Council
The Silver Lake City Council held its annual meeting, approving the swearing-in of newly elected members. The council unanimously passed seven resolutions covering administrative appointments, financial reporting, liability limits, and grant applications. Additionally, the council approved 2025 fire department service contracts with four surrounding townships.
- Approved Resolution 25-01 for annual city appointments (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-02 pre-authorizing payments by clerk’s warrant (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-03 designating council members as employees for workers comp (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-04 classifying fund balances for financial reporting (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-05 not to waive monetary limits on municipal tort liability (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-06 appointing Mayor Bebo and Clerk Pedersen as authorized signers (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-07 authorizing application for grant navigation support (Unanimous)
- Approved 2025 fire department contracts with Hale, Hasson Valley, Rich Valley, and Winsted Townships (Unanimous)