Milnor public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Milnor City Council approved a 15-year lease between the city and the Satellite Club for the Keg business, with an automatic renewal clause and a 30-day notice period for either party to request changes. The council also approved the Sargent County Police Services Contract Adjustment for 2026, increasing the city's monthly payment to $3,058.63. Additionally, the council authorized proceeding with a Rural Catalyst Grant application for the grocery store and an AARP grant application to pave behind the Senior Center.
- Approved 15-year lease with Satellite Club for Keg business, with auto-renewal and 30-day change clause (unanimous)
- Approved Sargent County Police Services Contract Adjustment for 2026 at $3,058.63/month (unanimous)
- Approved proceeding with Rural Catalyst Grant application for grocery store (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 yearly alcohol permits and Sunday opening permits for Hump's Bar & Grill and Lakeview Golf Course (unanimous)
- Approved off-site alcohol permit to Lakeview Golf Course for Inferno Night at MACC on 1/17/26 (unanimous)
- Approved Christmas gifts of $300 cash to three full-time city employees and Economic Development Coordinator (unanimous, Smith abstaining)
- Approved updated BCBS health insurance policy for city employees (unanimous)
- Approved NDLC Random Drug & Alcohol Testing Contract for 2026 (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved a resolution decreasing the yearly on-sale/off-sale alcohol license fee to $1,200, down from $2,000, after research showed other cities charge around $1,200. They also approved a $10,969.33 pay request for the completed Pumphouse project, extended a property cleanup deadline by six months, and authorized gathering information for a Rural Catalyst Grant to update the grocery store checkout area. Several permits and licenses were approved, including a building permit for a detached garage and a gaming permit for bingo at the VFW.
- Approved resolution decreasing yearly alcohol license fee to $1,200 (5-0)
- Approved Pay Request #5 for $10,969.33 for completed Pumphouse project (unanimous)
- Extended property cleanup deadline by six months (unanimous)
- Authorized gathering info and estimate for Rural Catalyst Grant (unanimous)
- Authorized ordering replacement trees and lilac bushes for Northview (unanimous)
- Approved building permit for Heather Edison's detached garage (unanimous)
- Approved gaming permit for Lakeview Golf Course bingo at VFW (unanimous)
- Approved seasonal off-site liquor license for Lakeview Golf Course bingo at VFW (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved Ordinance #32, which prohibits living or sleeping in buildings, vehicles, or temporary structures not designed for residential occupancy. They also approved two pay requests totaling $215,898.19 for pumphouse updates and park road paving, and discussed a tree service grant for ash borer removal. The city will not pay a snow removal bill for the fire hall, as the property does not belong to the city.
- Approved Ordinance #32 prohibiting living/sleeping in non-residential structures (unanimous)
- Approved $109,620.99 pay request to John's Refrigeration & Electric for pumphouse updates (unanimous)
- Approved $106,277.20 pay request to Bohlman Trenching Service for park road paving (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for Michels, Allen, Tyler/Lien, and Schutt (unanimous)
- Approved gaming permits for St. Arnold's Christian Mothers and Milnor Fire Department raffles (unanimous)
- Approved off-site liquor licenses for Black Pelican and Prairiewood Winery events (unanimous)
- Approved $150 off-site permit fee for Lakeview Golf Course bingo at Veteran's Hall (unanimous)
- Approved Pledge of Securities ended September 30, 2025 – Stock Growers Bank (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council adopted the 2026 final budget and approved several grant applications, including the grocery store 80/20 grant and the DOT Flex Fund project for Old Highway 13. Two Renaissance Zone project applications were approved, and the council tabled a decision on filling the landfill bury pit until October. The council also approved pay estimates, building permits, and a contract for lot sales.
- Adopted 2026 final budget (unanimous)
- Approved grocery store 80/20 grant application (unanimous)
- Approved Old Highway 13 DOT Flex Fund project as #2 with 10% city cost share (unanimous)
- Approved pay estimates for pumphouse and park road paving (unanimous)
- Tabled landfill bury pit fill decision until October
- Approved storing jetter in old Green Iron building at $0.50/sq ft/month (unanimous)
- Approved RZ project for Scott Goolsbey at 322 6th Street (unanimous)
- Approved RZ project for Andrew & Kimberly Dahlgren at 69 Greenfield Road (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council approved a motion to submit a DOT Flex Fund Grant application for paving Ruby Road from the Dakota Dirt parking lot to the Valley Plains Equipment parking lot, with the city contributing 10% of the estimated $325,000 cost. The project would tie together all businesses in Ruby Addition and use Prairie Dog and Flex Fund dollars for the city's share. A second possible project, paving Old Highway 13 from the bridge to Highway 13 at an estimated $510,000, was discussed but tabled for the September meeting. The vote on the Ruby Road proposal was unanimous among the four members present (Anderson, Odegard, Ost, Smith; Koeppe joined later; Ferderer absent).
- Approved Ruby Road DOT Flex Fund grant application as city's #1 project (unanimous, 4-0)
- City to contribute 10% of estimated $325,000 cost for Ruby Road paving
- Tabled Old Highway 13 paving project ($510,000 estimate) for September meeting
City Council
The council unanimously adopted the preliminary 2026 budget, increasing the total levy by $3,080 from the previous year. Final budget review and adoption is set for September 8, 2025. The council also enacted an ordinance prohibiting living or sleeping in storage units, approved a grocery store grant application, and approved several permits and bills.
- Adopted preliminary 2026 budget with $3,080 levy increase (unanimous)
- Enacted ordinance prohibiting living or sleeping in storage units, similar to West Fargo's Ordinance No. 1256 (unanimous)
- Approved submitting grocery store grant application with Cory Zacher responsible for 20% match and annual/maintenance fees (unanimous)
- Approved gaming permit for Milnor Lutheran WELCA raffle (unanimous)
- Approved off-site liquor permit for The Schoolhouse – Wedding at MACC on 9/6 (unanimous)
- Approved list of bills as presented (unanimous)
City Council
The council accepted the low bid of $162,203.90 from Bohlman Trenching Services for the Park Road project, with the city's share estimated at $85,000. They also approved a $8,068.40 change order for the water plant project with a new completion date of July 30, and a $75,144 pay estimate to John's Refrigeration. Two ordinances were advanced: Ordinance #30 (amending animal prohibitions) was approved on second reading, and Ordinance #31 (banning pallets/scrap as building materials) had its first reading. Resolution #32, establishing a public comment policy, was approved.
- Approved $162,203.90 bid from Bohlman Trenching Services for Park Road project (unanimous)
- Approved $8,068.40 change order for water plant project with new July 30 completion date (unanimous)
- Approved $75,144 pay estimate to John's Refrigeration for water plant supplies (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #30, amendment to Section 11 – Keeping of Certain Animals Prohibited, on second reading (unanimous)
- Completed first reading of Ordinance #31, prohibiting pallets/scrap as building materials
- Approved Resolution #32, establishing public comment policy at regular meetings (unanimous)
- Approved gaming permits for St. Jude's S.E.N.D. and VFW Post #9069 (unanimous)
- Approved building permit for The Dairy Dozen new trailer in Park Lane (unanimous)
City Council
The council voted 4-2 to allow Rick Bryant to use the Thomas lot for camper parking, with Bryant maintaining the lot in exchange. The council also approved the sale of a city lot behind Soggy Paws to Kathy Pfingsten for $8,000 for a future small engine repair business. A first reading of Ordinance #30, amending animal-keeping rules, was completed and will be published. Several permits and the park entrance road agreement were approved.
- Approved Rick Bryant's use of Thomas lot for camper parking in exchange for maintenance (4-2)
- Approved sale of city lot behind Soggy Paws to Kathy Pfingsten for $8,000 (unanimous)
- Accepted Construction & Maintenance Agreement for Park Entrance Road (unanimous)
- Completed first reading of Ordinance #30 amending Section 11 on keeping certain animals
- Approved gaming permits for Milnor American Legion and YOU, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol permits for Hump's Bar & Grill for three events (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for fence, garage, grain bin, and shed (unanimous)
- Approved designating two handicap parking spots in front of Veterans Hall (unanimous)
City Council
The Milnor City Council accepted a $102,000 Special Road Fund from the state and voted to proceed with bids for paving the road into the park. The council also approved a $1,000 grant to the End of the Woods task force, set a $100 selling price for a tax-delinquent property with a 60-day house removal requirement, and renewed the city's website license with Catalis for four years. All votes were unanimous.
- Accepted $102,000 Special Road Fund from the state (unanimous)
- Approved proceeding with bids for paving the road into the park (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 grant to End of the Woods task force (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 landfill gate and fence built by Roger Gibbon (unanimous)
- Approved selling price of $100 for tax-delinquent property with 60-day house removal (unanimous)
- Renewed city website license with Catalis for 4 years, first year $2,600 (unanimous)
- Approved building permits for garage, garage roof, driveway/sidewalk/steps (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Keg Lease to Milnor Satellite Club (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the Sargent County Police Services Contract Adjustment for 2025, raising the city's monthly payment. They also approved the purchase of 12 flowerpots at $92.18 each for Main Street and authorized a list of bills totaling over $200,000. The council decided not to place a Teller magazine ad this year and discussed a 2026 sidewalk project, with safety concerns about crossing Main Street noted.
- Approved Sargent County Police Services Contract Adjustment for 2025, monthly payment $2,955.20 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 12 flowerpots at $92.18/each and request for funds from Milnor Community Foundation (unanimous)
- Approved list of bills (unanimous)
- Decided not to place a Teller magazine ad this year
City Council
The council approved a finalized RZ project application from Marcia Schutt to purchase a city lot and build a twin home at 142 and 144 3rd Avenue. They also approved a $77,677.97 payment to John’s Refrigeration & Electric Inc. for pumphouse work and a $29,500 engineering contract for the 2026 Transportation Alternatives Project. Employee wage increases of 2.5% and a raise for the Economic Development Coordinator were approved, along with annual alcohol and gaming permits.
- Approved $77,677.97 payment to John’s Refrigeration & Electric Inc. for pumphouse work (unanimous)
- Approved $29,500 engineering contract with Interstate Engineering for 2026 TAP project (unanimous)
- Approved Marcia Schutt's RZ project application for lot purchase and twin home at 142 & 144 3rd Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved 2.5% wage increase for 3 city employees and $1,396/month for Economic Development Coordinator (unanimous, Smith abstained)
- Approved 2025 alcohol permits for Hump’s Bar Grill and Milnor Market (unanimous)
- Approved gaming permits for Milnor Satellite Club and Milnor Scholarship Association (unanimous)
- Approved Stock Grower’s Bank as city depository for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved building permit for United Methodist Church parsonage residing (unanimous)