Paynesville, Minnesota

City Council Working Session With Paynesville Township

Special City Council

The Paynesville City Council will consider Ordinance No. 63, which repeals and replaces City Code Chapter 18 titled “Nuisances.” A motion will be taken to approve or deny the ordinance and Resolution 2026-19 that authorizes its summary publication. The council will also discuss an orderly annexation agreement referenced on page 15. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 63, 3 Series – repeal and replace City Code Chapter 18 “Nuisances"
• Motion to approve or deny Ordinance No. 63 and Resolution 2026-19 authorizing summary publication
• Orderly Annexation Agreement (referenced on page 15)

City Council

The council will review and vote on consent items including minutes and $835,071.13 in payroll vouchers, accept the resignation of Holly Rien and appoint Jacob Bertram to the EDAP Board, and approve a temporary closure of Washburne Ave for the Night To Unite event on Aug 4, 2026. In old business, council members will hear a public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District 1‑18 for Spanier Metalworks’ 7,520‑sq‑ft plant expansion and consider repealing and replacing Chapter 18 Nuisances ordinance. Additional items include a Hydro Engineering excess‑cost contract, an annexation agreement, a promissory note for Louis Industries, and an airport FBO building payment estimate.

• TIF District 1‑18 for Spanier Metalworks – plan, contract, and Resolution 2026‑20
• Ordinance No. 63, 3 Series – repeal and replace Chapter 18 Nuisances
• Temporary closure of Washburne Ave (south of 423 Washburne Ave to Main St.) for Night To Unite event on Aug 4, 2026, 4‑8 p.m.
• Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $835,071.13
• Resignation of Holly Rien and appointment of Jacob Bertram to the EDAP Board

City Council

The Paynesville City Council will approve routine consent items, set a public hearing for a TIF project, and discuss a hiring revision for a public works position. Council members will also vote in closed session on making an offer for real property at 120 Washburne Ave. The meeting includes a public forum and departmental reports before moving to the consent agenda.

• Approve vouchers totaling $425,649.88
• Approve appointment of election judges for the Aug 11 and Nov 3, 2026 elections
• Set Spanier Welding TIF 1‑18 public hearing for July 13, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.
• Approve revised job description and hiring process for Public Works Technician Water/Wastewater Operator 1 ($28/hr)
• Discuss and vote on making an offer for real property at 120 Washburne Ave in closed session

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including $425,649.88 in payroll and other vouchers. It set a public hearing for the Spanier Welding TIF 1‑18 on July 13, 2026, and approved a revised job description and hiring process for a Public Works Technician Water/Wastewater Operator I. A public hearing for the revised Chapter 18 Nuisance Ordinance was also scheduled for July 13, 2026. Finally, the council authorized the City Administrator to negotiate an offer on the real‑property located at 120 Washburne Ave.

• Approved consent agenda and $425,649.88 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Set Spanier Welding TIF 1‑18 public hearing for July 13, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved revised Public Works Technician Water/Wastewater Operator I job description and hiring process (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Chapter‑18 Nuisance Ordinance for July 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate purchase of 120 Washburne Ave (unanimous)
• Approved election judges for August 11 primary and November 3 general elections (unanimous)

City Council

The Paynesville City Council will meet on June 8, 2026 to consider several agenda items. Among the new business, the council will vote on renewing the Joint Powers Agreement and Court Services Agreement with the Minnesota BCA for the Police Department. Other items include a grant award for the Safe Routes to School project to Kuechle Underground of Kimball, a supportive‑housing fair‑housing accommodation request, and a purchase of 15 fire department radios. The meeting also includes a closed‑session performance evaluation of the Public Works Director.

• Safe Routes to School – Grant award letter and contract to Kuechle Underground of Kimball (page 3)
• Supportive Housing – Grant of request for reasonable accommodation under the Federal Fair Housing Act (page 5)
• Police Department – Renewal of Joint Powers Agreement and Court Services Agreement with the Minnesota BCA (page 10)
• Fire Department – Purchase of 15 radios (page 30)
• Liquor Store – Hiring of part-time summer liquor store clerks – Kulzer & Miguel (page 29)

The City Council approved the State of MN SRTS Program Grant Agreement for $344,296 and awarded the $377,577 contract to Kuechle Underground of Kimball, contingent on funding. It also approved the purchase of 15 encrypted fire radios for $58,105.35, renewed police data agreements, hired two part‑time summer liquor store clerks, and set the next Special City Council Working Session with the Township for July 29, 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4:0)
• Approved purchase of 15 fire radios for $58,105.35 (5:0)
• Approved State of MN SRTS Program Grant Agreement for $344,296 (5:0)
• Awarded Safe Routes to School contract to Kuechle Underground for $377,577, contingent on grant funding (5:0)
• Renewed police Joint Powers Agreement and Court Services Agreement, designating authorized representatives (5:0)
• Approved hiring of Kadyn Kulzer and Karli Miguel as part‑time summer liquor store clerks at $19.12/hr (5:0)
• Set Special City Council Working Session with Paynesville Township for July 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. (5:0)

City Council Working Session With Paynesville Township

The Paynesville City Council Working Session will review old business items, including an annexation proposal, a sand and salt storage agreement, and a trail agreement. Council members will discuss the terms of the sand and salt purchase agreement, which sets a markup of $XX per ton. The session will also set a date for any future meeting needed to address additional items.

• Annexation discussion (old business)
• Review of sand and salt storage agreement with $XX per ton markup
• Trail agreement discussion (old business)
• Setting a future meeting date for additional items

The council scheduled a follow‑up working session for July 22 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The City will send the Township a draft annexation agreement by July 8. Council members will be appointed to meet with the Township and report back. The City requested the Township’s cost analysis for trail labor rates to be included in a future agenda.

• Scheduled next working session for July 22, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
• City will deliver a mock annexation agreement to the Township by July 8
• Council will appoint two members to meet with the Township on the agreement
• Requested Township to send cost analysis for trail labor rates for Council review

Special City Council

The Paynesville City Council will meet to approve the vacation of drainage and utility easements for the Michaelis-Olmscheid Addition, accept resignations from staff and a School Resource Officer, and appoint a new Airport Board member. The meeting also includes approval of vouchers totaling $319,938.95.

• Vacation of drainage & utility easements for Michaelis-Olmscheid Addition
• Accept $319,938.95 in vouchers and payroll
• Accept resignation of School Resource Officer La Patka
• Accept resignation of Public Works Technician Bob Wander
• Appoint Dan Grothe to Airport Board

The council approved Items A, B, D, F, and G of the consent agenda. It hired Dominick Platow as the full‑time Public Works Mechanical Technician & Water/Wastewater Operator I at $30.80 per hour. The city accepted a $9,000 professional services agreement for TIF District 1‑18 and approved $80 in memorial park donations. It also accepted the resignation of Bob Wander and approved a resolution vacating drainage and utility easements for D & D Storage.

• Approved Items A, B, D, F, G of the Consent Agenda (unanimously)
• Approved hiring of Dominick Platow as Public Works Mechanical Technician & Water/Wastewater Operator I (unanimously)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Northland Securities, Inc. for $9,000 (unanimously)
• Approved acceptance of $80 memorial donations for Paynesville Park System (unanimously)
• Accepted resignation of Bob Wander, Public Works Technician, effective June 30 2026 (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑17 vacating drainage & utility easements for D & D Storage (unanimously)

City Council Working Session With Paynesville Township

The Paynesville City Council Working Session will consider annexation proposals. It will also review sand and salt storage plans and discuss sharing equipment with the township. The council may set a date for a follow‑up meeting if additional items arise.

• Annexation
• Sand/Salt Storage
• Sharing of Equipment
• Future Meeting Date – scheduling a follow‑up session

The City Council and Paynesville Township agreed to hold another working session on June 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. They will prepare revisions to the salt/sand storage and trail agreements for that meeting. No formal votes were recorded.

• Scheduled next joint working session for June 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. (City Hall)
• Agreed to have revised salt/sand storage agreement ready for next meeting
• Agreed to have updated trail mowing rates ready for next meeting
• Agreed to begin annexation agreement discussions at next meeting

All Boards Meeting

The City of Paynesville will hold an annual meeting of all boards and a special City Council meeting at Ampé Park. No decisions will be made during the event, which includes dinner, welcome remarks, and reports from various city committees.

• Annual meeting of all city boards
• Special City Council meeting
• Reports from Ad Hoc Downtown Street Improvement Committee
• Reports from Airport Board and Airport Zoning Board
• Reports from Budget & Finance Board

The Planning Board approved a lot split for D & D Storage. The Downtown Street Improvement Committee purchased the old Corner Drug building. The Environmental Board was disbanded and its duties transferred to the Park & Tree Board. The Airport Board began construction on a new FBO building.

• Approved lot split for D & D Storage (Planning Board)
• Purchased the old Corner Drug building (Downtown Street Improvement Committee)
• Disbanded Environmental Board; Park & Tree Board assumed its duties (Park & Tree Board)
• Started construction on new FBO building (Airport Board)

City Council

The Paynesville City Council meeting on May 11, 2026 will consider a range of consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and vouchers totaling $361,496.88. The council will accept resignations of a part‑time liquor store clerk and a part‑time snow removal operator. It will approve a $10,000 donation from Ric & Barb Koehn for Ampe Park playground equipment and a $50 donation from Paynesville Fleet Supply to the liquor store. The council will vote on a resolution to sell the property at 215 Kira Court to John and Charlene Laughlin for $21,000.

• Approve minutes from April 13, 2026 City Council and other recent meetings
• Approve vouchers totaling $361,496.88 for payroll and related expenses
• Accept resignation of Dan Adams, part‑time liquor store clerk effective May 14, 2026
• Approve $10,000 donation from Ric & Barb Koehn for Ampe Park playground equipment
• Approve sale of 215 Kira Court to John and Charlene Laughlin for $21,000

The council approved the parade permit, temporary street closures, and a Large Show & Assembly permit for the 2026 Town & Country Days events. It also authorized use of the city generator for event camping, waived all applicable permit fees, and allowed camping at Gazebo Park and 605 Lake Ave. Additionally, the council accepted a $10,000 donation for Ampe Park playground equipment, approved the sale of land to John & Charlene Laughlin for $21,000, and approved a lot split for D & D Storage. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved parade permit and temporary street closures for Town & Country Days (unanimously)
• Approved Large Show & Assembly permit for Carnival & Concert (unanimously)
• Authorized use of city generator for event camping, conditional on licensed electrician (unanimously)
• Waived all applicable permit fees for Town & Country Days (unanimously)
• Approved camping within city limits at Gazebo Park and 605 Lake Ave for events (unanimously)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Ric & Barb Koehn for Ampe Park playground equipment (unanimously)
• Approved sale of land to John & Charlene Laughlin for $21,000 (unanimously)
• Approved lot split and lot line re‑arrangement for D & D Storage (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a snow removal equipment contract for the municipal airport and a loan of federal funds from the City of Long Prairie. The body is also reviewing a 2025 audit and various personnel and facility requests.

• Proposed contract to RDO Equipment Company for $620,456.42 for airport snow removal equipment
• Proposed agreement to borrow $135,092.00 in entitlement funds from the City of Long Prairie
• Acceptance of a $10,000.00 donation from Chain of Lakes Soccer Club for Ampe Park playground equipment
• Petition to vacate drainage and utility easements by Duane Olmscheid
• Request for Paynesville Community Education to use Veterans Park Shelter kitchen for summer concerts

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and related payroll vouchers totaling $383,429.02, accepted a $10,000 donation for Ampe Park playground equipment, and approved several contracts and policies, including the $620,456.42 snow‑removal equipment contract contingent on federal funding and the $135,092 agreement with Long Prairie. Additional actions included authorizing a lot sale to Frontier Land for $21,000, adopting a workers’ compensation waiting‑period reimbursement policy, and scheduling a public hearing on a drainage easement vacation.

• Approved consent agenda and payroll vouchers ($383,429.02) – unanimously carried
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Chain of Lakes Soccer Club for Ampe Park playground equipment – unanimously carried
• Approved Snow Removal Equipment Project contract to RDO Equipment Company ($620,456.42) contingent on federal funding and Agreement with Long Prairie ($135,092) – unanimously carried
• Approved Payment Estimate No. 7 ($54,386.08) and Change Order No. 2 ($2,202.00) to Project One Construction – unanimously carried
• Approved sale of lot to Frontier Land, LLC for $21,000 – unanimously carried
• Approved 2025 City audit – unanimously carried
• Approved Workers’ Compensation Waiting Period Reimbursement Policy – unanimously carried
• Approved non‑binding agreement with Schooley Mitchell to review city cost savings – unanimously carried

City Council

The Paynesville City Council will consider a resolution ordering the preliminary engineering report for the 2027 Street Improvement Project. It will also authorize advertising for bids on the Safe Routes to School project and accept the sale of a 2023 Dodge Durango for $12,830 to Weelborg Chevrolet. Additional consent‑agenda items include a liquor‑cooler purchase, an insurance liability coverage waiver decision, and a planning board appointment.

• Approve Resolution 2026-08 ordering preparation of report for the 2027 Street Improvement Project (streets: Stearns Ave, Washburne Drive, Washburne Ave, Maple St, Business 23 Utilities).
• Authorize advertisement for bids on the Safe Routes to School project (sidewalk improvements on Mill St, crossing improvements at Burr St/MN Hwy 55 and Business 23/Veterans Dr).
• Accept bid of $12,830 for sale of a 2023 Dodge Durango to Weelborg Chevrolet; proceeds to capital improvement account.
• Accept bid of $651 for purchase of a 3‑Door Kool It Cooler from Jon Kulzer, Stearns County Pioneer Club.
• Motion to not waive municipal tort liability limits under Minnesota Statute 466.04 and authorize the Mayor to sign the LMC insurance waiver.

The Paynesville City Council approved a range of items, including an early voting agreement with Stearns County, a Safe Routes to School bid advertisement, and a preliminary engineering report for the 2027 Street Improvement Project. The council also appointed a new planning board member, accepted several bids and lease agreements, and approved the sale of a city Dodge Durango. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items A, B, D, E, F (unanimous)
• Appointed Travis Wensmann to the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Accepted bid for Liquor Store cooler $651 (unanimous)
• Approved Safe Routes to School project advertisement for bids (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 for preliminary engineering report for 2027 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Accepted sale of 2023 Dodge Durango to Weelborg Chevrolet for $12,830 (unanimous)
• Approved Tee Hangar and Storage Garage lease agreements with Hudson Gray (unanimous)
• Approved early voting agreement with Stearns County (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of minutes from recent board meetings and a set of payroll vouchers totaling $203,234.52. Council members will vote on a $799 conference registration for Megan Brick to attend the MN Municipal Beverage Association Annual Conference. The council will also decide on a gambling exempt permit for Paynesville Sportsmen’s Club to hold a raffle at Queen Bee’s Bar & Grill, 121 James St. W., on May 2, 2026.

• Approve minutes from February and December board meetings
• Approve payroll vouchers totaling $203,234.52
• Approve $799 conference fee for Council Member Megan Brick
• Approve gambling exempt permit for Paynesville Sportsmen’s Club raffle at 121 James St. W.
• Transfer funds from Liquor Fund 105 to Liquor Capital Improvement Fund 106 for bond payments

The council unanimously approved a loan of up to $80,000 from the General Fund to fund the Trail Capital Improvement Program and authorized a $60,000 design contract for Segment 1 of the Glacial Lakes Trail. It also approved payment of up to $6,500 toward Louis Industries’ tax‑abatement legal fees, allowed Council Member Megan Brick to attend the MMBA conference, transferred liquor‑fund money for bond payments, and approved the irrigator tire wheel purchase. The consent agenda and related payroll vouchers were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $80,000 loan from General Fund for Trail CIP and $60,000 design contract (unanimously carried)
• Approved payment of up to $6,500 for Louis Industries tax‑abatement legal expenses (unanimously carried)
• Approved Council Member Megan Brick’s attendance at MMBA Annual Conference, $799 fee (unanimously carried)
• Approved transfer of funds from Liquor Fund 105 to Liquor Capital Improvement Fund 106 for bond payments (unanimously carried)
• Approved $15,053.87 purchase of irrigator tire wheel assemblies from Hydro Engineering (unanimously carried)
• Approved consent agenda and payroll vouchers totaling $203,234.52 (unanimously carried)
• Approved MN Lawful Gambling LG220 raffle permit for Paynesville Sportsmen’s Club (unanimously carried)
• Approved 3.2% on‑sale beer licenses for Koronis Lanes and Paynesville Baseball Club, and off‑sale license for Kwik Trip (unanimously carried)

Council Retreat

The Paynesville City Council will hear department heads report on large purchases, budget items, projects, concerns, and goals for 2026‑2028. After the reports, council members will discuss topics such as annexation, a future library, downtown vision and development, residential development, and trail maintenance. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and deliberative.

• Department large purchases: replace 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, new snow blower for tractor, consider street sweeper replacement
• Trail extension and maintenance, including debris blower
• Discussion of annexation and annexation agreement
• Discussion of a future library for the city
• Downtown vision and development planning

The council discussed the existing annexation agreement and agreed to consider sending a letter inviting Paynesville Township representatives to meet about it at a future council meeting. Council members also asked Public Works to prepare a cost comparison for snow plowing and requested updates on downtown building purchases, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Council to consider sending a letter to Paynesville Township for annexation discussion (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will discuss pursuing a $205,000 DNR Regional Trail Grant and approving a $60,000 contract for the design and environmental review of the Glacial Lakes Trail Extension, Segment 1. The body is also deciding on the source of the city's $30,000 share for the project.

• Resolution 2026-07 to apply for a $205,000 DNR Regional Trail Grant
• Proposed $60,000 contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for trail design and environmental review
• Approval of vouchers totaling $252,246.95
• Hiring of a part-time seasonal Public Works Maintenance Worker
• Surplus of a 2023 Dodge Durango from the Police Department

The Paynesville City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and payroll vouchers, set a special council retreat for March 19, 2026, and approved a letter of support and Resolution 2026‑07 for the Glacial Lakes Trail grant. It also started the hiring process for a part‑time seasonal public works worker, approved up to $6,500 toward Louis Industries’ tax‑abatement legal fees, and authorized the sale of the 2023 Dodge Durango as surplus with a $12,500 reserve, directing proceeds to the police department’s capital improvement fund.

• Approved consent agenda and payroll vouchers (unanimously)
• Set Special City Council Meeting – Retreat for March 19, 2026 (unanimously)
• Approved letter of support and Resolution 2026‑07 for Glacial Lakes Trail grant (unanimously)
• Started hiring process for Part‑Time Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Worker (unanimously)
• Approved payment up to $6,500 toward Louis Industries legal expenses (unanimously)
• Authorized sale of V6 2023 Dodge Durango with $12,500 reserve, funds to police CIP (unanimously)

City Council - Working Session

The Paynesville City Council working session will consider how to apply the AMPI surcharge monies that are held in Fund 116 Sewer Equipment Replacement Fund. Council members will also review a request for state bonding related to AMPI. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda; the items are listed for discussion. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda, old business, and informational items.

• Discuss use of AMPI surcharge funds (currently $1.5 M in Fund 116, total $2.5 M)
• Discuss AMPI state bonding request
• Reference prior motion (Nov 2025) to keep AMPI surcharge monies in sewer fund, which was unanimously carried

The council agreed that the new fire hall/public safety building is the top priority and will support the bonding request for it rather than the AMPI pre‑treatment plant request. Members also indicated the AMPI surcharge fund should remain dedicated to water and sewer maintenance while they continue to explore other uses. A full council meeting with AMPI was suggested for further discussion.

• Prioritized fire hall bonding request over AMPI pre‑treatment plant request (consensus)
• Decided to keep AMPI surcharge fund focused on water and sewer maintenance (consensus)

Council Retreat-Cancelled

The Paynesville City Council has cancelled its scheduled March 4, 2026, retreat. The agenda included discussions on department budgets, projects, and strategic planning.

• Cancelled retreat scheduled for March 4, 2026
• Department Head Reports on Budget Items for 2027 & 2028
• Discussion on Downtown Vision & Development
• Review of 2024 Strategic Plan & Status Report
• Review of 2025 Retreat/Goals

City Council

The City Council will consider the hiring of a full-time police officer and the approval of irrigation contracts. The body is also reviewing a liquor store cooler purchase and an EDAP loan interest rate cap.

• Approval of vouchers totaling $259,822.81
• Hiring of a full-time police officer
• Irrigation contracts for Mages-Welle, LLC and Stephen & Judy Gottwald
• Parade permit for Paynesville Area Schools graduation on May 22, 2026
• Gambling permit for Paynesville Area Chamber of Commerce raffle on June 19, 2026

The Paynesville City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, payroll vouchers, and several permits. They accepted Officer Colby Davis's resignation, designated a surplus 3‑door cooler for sale, and renewed irrigation contracts at 2025 rates. The council also appointed Darrel Lindquist to the EDAP Board.

• Approved consent agenda and meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $259,822.81 (unanimous)
• Appointed Darrel Lindquist to represent the township on the EDAP Board (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Officer Colby Davis, effective March 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Paynesville Area Schools Parade Permit for May 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved MN Lawful Gambling LG220 raffle permit for Town & Country Days on June 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Deemed 3‑door cooler surplus property; advertise with minimum bid of $500 (unanimous)
• Approved 3‑year renewal of irrigation contracts for Mages‑Welle and Gottwald at 2025 rates (unanimous)

City Council

The Paynesville City Council will review a mortgage satisfaction related to a housing incentive for Karsky. The council will also act on several consent agenda items, including a gambling permit raffle and a liquor store ground lease rent payment. Two ordinances will be amended to delete existing boards and modify Chapter 2. An informational police department report will be presented.

• Gambling Permit – Koronis Ducks Unlimited – Raffle (Consent Agenda)
• 2025 Transfer Liquor Store Ground Lease Rent (Consent Agenda)
• Ordinance No. 61 – delete Wellhead Protection Board, amend Public Works Board (Old Business)
• Ordinance No. 62 – delete Environmental Board, amend Park & Tree Board (Old Business)
• Mortgage Satisfaction – Housing Incentive – Karsky (New Business)

The council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included prior meeting minutes, payroll vouchers, a lawful gambling permit for Koronis Ducks Unlimited, and a $1 transfer to the General Fund. Ordinance No. 61, 3rd Series, was adopted to delete the Wellhead Protection Board and amend the Public Works Board. Ordinance No. 62, 3rd Series, was adopted to delete the Environmental Board, amend the Park & Tree Board, and appoint Bev Aas to the Park & Tree Board. The council also approved a $2,500 mortgage satisfaction for Joseph & Julie Karsky and appointed Dawn Knoll to the EDAP Board.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, vouchers, gambling permit, $1 fund transfer) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 61, deleting Wellhead Protection Board and amending Public Works Board – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 62, deleting Environmental Board, amending Park & Tree Board, and appointing Bev Aas – unanimous
• Approved Mortgage Satisfaction for Joseph & Julie Karsky ($2,500) – unanimous
• Appointed Dawn Knoll to the EDAP Board as City Representative – unanimous

City Council

The Paynesville City Council will approve routine consent items, including minutes from several board meetings and vouchers totaling $380,206.09. Council members will discuss surplus chain‑link fencing from the well site and consider a joint powers agreement with Meeker County and an insurance agreement with Paynesville Area Schools. An annual review of the city’s official bonds will be presented, showing eight outstanding bonds with a total remaining debt of $8,347,000.

• Approve minutes from multiple prior board meetings (Ad Hoc Library Board, Special Liquor Board, etc.)
• Approve vouchers, including payroll and other expenses, total $380,206.09
• Declare chain‑link fence, poles, and brackets from well sites surplus property and advertise for bids
• Review official bonds: 8 outstanding bonds with $8,347,000 total remaining debt
• Consider Joint Powers Agreement with Meeker County and Insurance Agreement with Paynesville Area Schools

The council unanimously approved the joint powers agreement with Meeker County to provide backup building inspection services. They also approved the consent agenda, including payroll vouchers totaling $380,206.09, and declared the chain‑link fence from well sites surplus property. Additionally, the council accepted a $150 donation to the Police Department (4‑0) and approved insurance and school use agreements.

• Approved joint powers agreement with Meeker County for backup building inspections (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and payroll vouchers totaling $380,206.09 (unanimous)
• Declared chain‑link fence, poles and brackets surplus property and advertised for bids (unanimous)
• Approved insurance agreement with Paynesville Area Schools (unanimous)
• Accepted $150 donation to Police Department (4‑0, Herzberg abstained)
• Approved insurance use agreement with ISD No. 741 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several annual administrative reviews, including the 2026 fee schedule, city assignments, and official bonds. The body will also discuss the purchase of new equipment for Public Works and the Fire Department.

• Payment Estimate No. 1 for the Airport FBO Building Project from Everstrong Construction, Inc.
• Purchase of an Artic Snow Pusher for Public Works
• Purchase of a Paulse Aux Machine for the Fire Department
• Approval of vouchers totaling $673,101.55
• Raffle application for A.B.A.T.E. of MN at Paynesville American Legion Post 271 on March 7, 2026