Granite Falls public meetings in 2025

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will adopt the Final Levy Payable for 2026 and approve the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Enterprise Fund budgets for 2026. The council will also consider transfers of funds between the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and the Airport Construction Fund. Additional items include a lease agreement for the Law Enforcement Center and contracts for the Finance Director, City Attorney, and Airport Manager.

• Adopt Final Levy Payable 2026
• Approve General Fund Budget 2026
• Adopt Special Revenue Fund & Enterprise Fund Budgets 2026
• Approve Transfer of General Revenue Funds for 2026
• Law Enforcement Center Lease Agreement

Truth in Taxation

The council heard City Manager Crystal Johnson present the proposed 2026 General Revenue Budget of $4,226,461, an 8.54% increase over 2025. The presentation also detailed the proposed General Fund tax levy increase to $3,089,174 and a designated reserve of $281,838. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the hearing.

Meeting

The City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation session and consider several contracts and ordinances. The body is reviewing a City Charter Amendment and street vacations for YME and West Side/Christensen Street. Future agenda items include the 2026 budget and levy.

• City Charter Amendment (1st Reading)
• YME Street Vacations (2nd Reading)
• West Side/Christensen Street Vacation (2nd Reading)
• LELS Contract
• City Clerk Contract

The council approved a three‑year union contract for full‑time police officers and a three‑year non‑union contract for the City Clerk, both unanimously. It also approved three temporary liquor licenses, second readings of Ordinances 235 and 236, and the first reading of a charter amendment adding a date‑of‑birth line to petition forms. The resignation of a public‑works mechanic was accepted and the position was declared open.

• Approved three‑year police union contract (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year non‑union City Clerk contract (unanimous)
• Approved three temporary liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 235 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 236 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of charter amendment ordinance (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of public‑works mechanic and opened vacancy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will consider a resolution to assess delinquent utilities and miscellaneous charges, approve an airport maintenance grant agreement, and read three ordinances, including a city charter amendment and street vacations.

• Resolution to assess delinquent utilities and misc charges
• Airport Maintenance & Operations Grant Agreement
• City Charter Amendment – 1st Reading
• YME Street Vacations – 1st Reading
• West Side/Christensen Street Vacation – 1st Reading

The council adopted a resolution certifying delinquent utility and miscellaneous charge assessments. It approved the Airport Maintenance & Operations Grant Agreement, allowing reimbursement of up to $27,763.99 per year. The lowest bid from Justin Aurelius ($750) was awarded for Granite Falls Cemetery mowing for the 2026 season. Assessments were waived on properties Dennis Smith intends to purchase, provided repairs are completed by Jan. 1 2027, and council reached consensus to remove skate‑park equipment to prevent liability.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑114 certifying delinquent utility and miscellaneous charge assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑115 authorizing Airport Maintenance & Operations Grant up to $27,763.99 per year (unanimous)
• Awarded cemetery mowing contract to Justin Aurelius for $750 for the 2026 season (unanimous)
• Waived city assessments on Dennis Smith’s forfeited properties pending repairs completed by Jan 1 2027 (unanimous)
• Council consensus to remove skate‑park ramps and equipment to avoid potential liability

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and utilities. The body will also discuss an insurance liability waiver.

• Airport Runway Lighting Reconstruction Project resolution
• Power Purchase Agreement resolution
• Utility Line Clearing Bid resolution
• 2026 Mowing Season resolution
• Insurance Liability Waiver discussion

The council adopted five resolutions, all by unanimous vote. It approved mowing contracts for city properties totaling $17,500 and a $225 dog‑park service contract. It approved a Power Purchase Agreement with Bingham Lakes Wind. It awarded a $240,000 utility line clearing and tree‑trimming contract to MN Valley Tree Service. It approved an $82,800 state grant for runway lighting reconstruction at the municipal airport.

• Approved mowing contracts for city properties ($17,500 total) – unanimous
• Approved dog‑park maintenance contract ($225 per service) – unanimous
• Approved Power Purchase Agreement with Bingham Lakes Wind – unanimous
• Awarded utility line clearing/tree trimming contract to MN Valley Tree Service ($240,000) – unanimous
• Approved state grant agreement for airport runway lighting reconstruction ($82,800) – unanimous

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will consider several actions, including lease agreements for Hay Land & Farm, a snow removal contract with Buesing, and a change order for the hydro plant. They will also schedule inspections of 187 Baldwin St and 492 Prentice, and reschedule street vacation hearings. The meeting also includes routine reports and a consent agenda.

• Hay Land & Farm Lease Agreements (resolution)
• Buesing Snow Removal Contract (resolution)
• Reschedule Street Vacation Hearings (resolution)
• Change Order Hydro Plant (resolution)
• Inspection of 187 Baldwin St (resolution)

The council adopted eight resolutions, all unanimously. It approved a $23,000 change order for the hydroelectric plant retaining wall, recommended a new charter commission member, scheduled a public hearing on a recall charter amendment, extended several lease agreements, accepted a snow‑removal contract, rescheduled street‑vacation hearings, and ordered inspections of two residential properties.

• Approved $23,000 change order for hydroelectric plant retaining wall strengthening – unanimous
• Recommended appointment of Spencer Kvam to the Granite Falls Charter Commission – unanimous
• Scheduled public hearing on Nov 17, 2025 for a charter amendment to the recall section – unanimous
• Extended farmland leases with Eric Peterson and Richard Jepson for one year – unanimous
• Extended hayland lease with Blaine Weber for three years – unanimous
• Accepted Buesing Ag Partnership snow‑removal quote for 2025/2026 season – unanimous
• Rescheduled YME and Christensen Street vacation hearings to Nov 17, 2025 – unanimous
• Ordered inspections of 187 Baldwin Street and 492 Prentice Street – unanimous

Meeting

The council will review and vote on several resolutions, including substation equipment bids, an airport hangar severance agreement, a yearly custodial contract, designation of a polling place, and new fencing for the city cemetery. A motion for a Library Storywalk in Rice Park will also be considered, and an update on the Rice Park restroom project will be discussed. Reports from the Utilities Commission and the Kilowatt Community Center will be presented. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and notes upcoming items such as lease agreements, a snow removal contract, and a street vacation public hearing.

• Resolution: Substation Equipment Bids – Tim Gentile
• Resolution: Airport Hangar Severance Agreement
• Resolution: Yearly Custodial Contract
• Motion: Library Storywalk – Rice Park
• Resolution: New Fencing for City Cemetery

The Granite Falls City Council approved the lowest bids and awarded contracts for two substation transformers and one switchgear. It also authorized staff to prepare specifications for additional substation improvements and to apply for up to $1 million in state grant funding. Additional actions included approving a library StoryWalk in Rice Park, renewing the custodial services contract, designating 2026 polling places, and contracting fence replacement at the City Cemetery. The airport hangar severance agreement was tabled pending added restoration language.

• Approved substation transformer and switchgear contracts (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to proceed with bid specifications and advertising for additional substation improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized application for up to $1,000,000 state grant and agreement with RDC for substation upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Library StoryWalk installation in Rice Park (unanimous)
• Tabled airport hangar severance agreement pending clarification (unanimous to table)
• Approved renewal of custodial services contract with Travis and Brenda Peterson (unanimous)
• Designated Kilowatt Community Center and City Hall as 2026 polling places (unanimous)
• Approved City Cemetery fence contract with Michaels Fence & Supply for $44,840 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will discuss several motions, including a proposal to close Skyline Drive, a temporary liquor license, and requests from the local chamber of commerce. A resolution will be considered to solicit bids for utility line clearing. The council will also receive information on a utility late fee charge, personnel matters for the finance director, and an update from Minnesota West College. Upcoming agenda items include a Buesing contract, substation equipment bids, and hay land lease agreements.

• Motion to close Skyline Drive
• Motion for a temporary liquor license
• Resolution to call for bids on utility line clearing
• Discussion of a utility late fee charge
• Next agenda: Buesing contract

The council adopted three resolutions unanimously: authorizing bids for the airfield lighting project, authorizing bids for a three‑year utility line‑clearing contract, and increasing the utility late‑payment penalty from 5.5% to 10%. The consent agenda was also approved. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, bills, reports) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25-92 authorizing solicitation of bids for airfield lighting project – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25-93 authorizing solicitation of bids for utility line‑clearing contract – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25-94 increasing utility late‑payment penalty to 10% – unanimous

Meeting

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2026 General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Enterprise Fund budgets. Members will also consider the 2026 levy and a 5-Year Capital Improvements Plan.

• Proposed Levy Payable 2026 and public hearing dates
• 2026 General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Enterprise Fund budgets
• 5-Year Capital Improvements Plan
• Street Vacations by Gib Christensen and YME
• Fire Department Equipment presentation by Jeremy LeBlanc

The council adopted several resolutions approving the 2026 tax levy, general fund budget, special revenue and enterprise fund budgets, and transfers of general and enterprise funds for the 2026 budget. All budget resolutions were adopted unanimously. Additional actions included authorizing fire equipment purchases, street vacations, a bridge lighting request, a five‑year capital improvements plan, and the sale of a parcel to Yellow Medicine East School.

• Approved 2026 tax levy (Resolution 25-83) – unanimous
• Approved 2026 general fund budget (Resolution 25-84) – unanimous
• Approved 2026 special revenue and enterprise fund budgets (Resolution 25-85) – unanimous
• Approved transfers of general funds for 2026 budget (Resolution 25-86) – unanimous
• Approved transfers of enterprise funds to general and airport construction funds (Resolution 25-87) – unanimous
• Authorized fire department equipment purchases and SCBA joint purchasing agreement (Resolution 25-81) – unanimous
• Authorized street vacation between Center Street and Short Street and set public hearing for Oct 20 2025 (Resolution 25-82) – unanimous
• Approved sale of a portion of Parcel 34-033-1300 to Yellow Medicine East School for $1 (Resolution 25-91) – unanimous

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will review several motions and resolutions, including a request for Bluenose fencing, a food vendor request, a lease agreement for the Jet Pod Hangar, membership in Prairie Waters, and updates to police department policies. The council will also receive reports from the EDA Board and discuss the upcoming 2026 preliminary budget. Additional items include an artist-in-residency update and a discussion on truck use on Miller Ave/Lincoln Street.

• Jet Pod Hangar Lease Agreement
• Bluenose Fencing Request
• Food Vendor Request
• Prairie Waters Membership
• Police Department Policies

The council approved funding for the 2026 CAIR artist‑in‑residence program, allowed Redi‑Mix empty trucks on Miller Avenue and Lincoln Street, and granted Heath Armstrong permission to operate as a food vendor. It also authorized a lease for a Jet Pod hangar, renewed membership in the Western Minnesota Prairie Waters tourism program, updated police policies, approved a SHIP grant application for a drinking fountain, and approved an emergency lift‑pump purchase.

• Approved $10,000 funding for 2026 CAIR program (unanimous)
• Allowed Redi‑Mix empty trucks on Miller Ave and Lincoln St (consensus)
• Granted Heath Armstrong permission to operate as food vendor in plaza and Bluenose street after 5 p.m. (approved)
• Authorized execution of Jet Pod hangar lease with Midwest Ethanol Transport, LLC (Sept 1 2025‑Aug 31 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 renewal membership to Western Minnesota Prairie Waters Tourism Program (city $3,000, EDA $3,000) (unanimous)
• Approved updated Police Department policies (Policies 900‑1122) (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of SHIP grant application for drinking fountain with bottle filling station at Highland Park (unanimous)
• Approved emergency purchase and installation of lift pump for Main Lift Station, $28,004.90 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will meet on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM. They will approve the consent agenda, hear reports, and consider several motions, resolutions, and an ordinance. Key items include a bridge lighting request, Squidfest updates, and an airport runway lighting upgrade grant. The council will also discuss a joint pole attachment agreement.

• Bridge Lighting Request (motion)
• Squidfest Updates – Ryan Meehan (motion)
• Airport Runway Lighting Upgrade Grant (resolution)
• Election Funding – Chippewa County (resolution)
• Joint Pole Attachment Agreement (information and discussion)

The council unanimously approved the request to light city bridges in red and yellow for a K‑12 education awareness event. It also adopted Resolution 25‑74, keeping all 2025 VOTER Account funds at the county level, and approved sending a draft notice to AT&T regarding the unpaid Joint Pole Attachment Agreement. The proposed $750,000 airport runway lighting upgrade was not approved at this time.

• Approved bridge lighting request (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑74 for VOTER Account agreement (unanimous)
• Approved sending draft letter to AT&T on Joint Pole Attachment default (unanimous)
• Did not approve airport runway lighting upgrade grant (deferred)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will meet to review franchise and franchise fee ordinances for Center Point. The body will also consider a donation to the Southwest Initiative Foundation and a watermain installation change order.

• 2nd reading of Center Point Franchise Ordinance
• 2nd reading of Center Point Franchise Fee Ordinance
• Donation to Southwest Initiative Foundation
• Watermain Installation Change Order #2
• Elm Tree Removal Bids

The council adopted the consent agenda and approved additional back‑lot use for the July 26 bike race. It unanimously supported the Yellow Medicine East school referendum, funded a $1,400 donation to the Southwest Initiative Foundation, and accepted a contract with North 40 Tree & Landscaping for diseased elm removal. The council also approved a watermain connection modification that could increase project cost by up to $530,000 and passed two ordinances granting and amending a gas franchise for Centerpoint Energy.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, bills, finance report, etc.) – unanimous
• Approved additional use of back parking lot for bike race on July 26, 2025 – unanimous
• Adopted resolution supporting YME school referendum – unanimous
• Approved $1,400 funding request to Southwest Initiative Foundation – unanimous
• Accepted North 40 Tree & Landscaping quote for elm tree removal ($25.05 per inch, $5.78 stump grinding) – unanimous
• Approved watermain connection location change, adding up to $530,000 cost – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 233 granting Centerpoint Energy a non‑exclusive gas franchise – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 234 amending the gas franchise ordinance – unanimous

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will review bids for the County Road 5 Trail and a CO2 contract. The body will also hold first readings for two ordinances regarding Center Point franchises and fees.

• County Road 5 Trail bids
• CO2 Contract
• Baseball Association Liquor License
• Center Point Franchise Ordinance (1st Reading)
• Center Point Franchise Fee Ordinance (1st Reading)

The council unanimously approved a $240‑per‑ton purchase of liquid carbon dioxide for the water‑treatment plant and a prorated $500 liquor license fee for the Baseball Association. It also authorized preliminary engineering, local match funding, and grant submission for the Lime Pond Riprap project. The 2025 SDAHS5 Trail Improvements contract was awarded to Action Company LLC, and the police department vacancy was declared and advertised.

• Approved purchase of liquid CO₂ at $240 per ton (Resolution 25‑66) – unanimous
• Approved prorated $500 liquor license fee for Baseball Association (Resolution 25‑67) – unanimous
• Authorized preliminary engineering, local match funding, and grant application for Lime Pond Riprap project (Resolution 25‑68) – unanimous
• Awarded 2025 SDAHS5 Trail Improvements contract to Action Company LLC (Resolution 25‑69) – unanimous
• Declared police department position vacant and authorized advertising – unanimous consent

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will review requests for a fence expansion and a food truck event on June 26. The body will also consider a resolution regarding an EDA-JS Ventures loan and discuss the 2024 audit.

• Bluenose Fence Expansion Request
• YES House Food Truck event for June 26
• EDA-JS Ventures Loan resolution
• 2024 Audit presentation by Justin Nilson
• Vote Yes YME Committee discussion

The council approved the consent agenda and the 2024 audit report by consent. It then adopted Resolution No. 25-65, approving a $30,849.27 loan to J.S. Ventures, LLC for sewer improvements. The loan resolution passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (by consent)
• Approved 2024 audit report (by consent)
• Approved $30,849.27 loan to J.S. Ventures (unanimous)

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will review a truck purchase proposal, bids for a restroom at Rice Park, and an American Legion donation. It will also consider a Minnesota electrical resiliency grant agreement and a line replacement loan request. Reports from the Utilities Commission and Park Board will be presented, and updates on the 3rd well and public works retirement will be discussed. The meeting will finish with a review of the 2024 audit, a CO2 contract, and a watermain project change order.

• Truck Purchase – Chris Anderson
• Rice Park Restroom Bids
• American Legion Donation
• MN Electrical Resiliency Grant Agreement
• Line Replacement Loan Request

The council unanimously adopted six resolutions: purchasing a work truck for the water and wastewater departments, rejecting existing bids and re‑advertising the Rice Park restroom project, approving a $100 donation to the American Legion, approving a $250,000 state grant for electrical grid resilience, authorizing a $3,122 water line replacement loan for 745 8th Avenue, and approving a $500 donation for Squidfest. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved purchase of a Chevrolet work truck for $37,615.93 (unanimous)
• Rejected Rice Park restroom bids and authorized re‑advertising (unanimous)
• Approved $100 donation to the American Legion (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 Minnesota Electrical Grid Resilience grant (unanimous)
• Authorized $3,122 water line replacement loan for 745 8th Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $500 donation from the Energy dividend fund for Squidfest (unanimous)

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will vote on a motion to hold Squidfest in Memorial Park and on granting a temporary liquor license for the GAAC Makers Market. It will also consider a bid for diseased tree and stump removal and adopt new police department policies. Additional agenda items include discussion of a CO₂ contract and a truck purchase.

• Motion: Squidfest in Memorial Park
• Motion: Temporary Liquor License for GAAC Makers Market
• Resolution: Diseased Tree and Stump Removal Bid
• Resolution: Police Department Policies
• Next agenda item: CO2 Contract

The council approved the consent agenda, added a watermain loop change order, and adopted a street‑patching contract. It also approved four Memorial Park mosaic panels, funding for crosswalk paint, temporary liquor licenses for Arts Council events, and updated police policies. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda with added items (6B5 watermain loop change order, 6B6 road patching) – unanimous
• Approved installation of four 3’ × 5’ mosaic panels at Memorial Park restroom – unanimous
• Approved $1,119.71 donation from Energy dividend fund for crosswalk paint and supplies – unanimous
• Approved $25,900 Change Order No. 1 for Watermain Loop project – unanimous
• Approved $32,859 contract with C&L Sealcoating for miscellaneous street patching and seal coating – unanimous
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Arts Council Makers Market (June 5, July 6) and Squid Fest (Aug 16) – unanimous
• Approved rejection of diseased tree removal bids and reissuance of bid package with revised instructions – unanimous
• Approved updated Police Department policies (Policies 400‑806) – unanimous

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will meet to consider several infrastructure and equipment expenditures. The body will review bids for a liquor store remodel and a fire truck purchase, as well as a grant for Volstead House improvements.

• Fire Truck Purchase
• Prentice Street Commercial Sewer Line Repair
• Liquor Store Remodel Bid
• Volstead House Improvement Grant
• Public Access Coordinator Contract

The council adopted eight resolutions, including the purchase of a new fire department pumper truck for $1,059,268. It also approved a grant application for the Volstead House Museum, a liquor‑store remodel, sewer main repairs, and several contracts for supplies and services. All actions were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved $71,445 bill to Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved submission of grant application for Volstead House exterior improvements with $30,000 city match (unanimous)
• Approved award of $150,000 liquor store remodel to Hasslen Construction (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new fire department pumper truck for $1,059,268 from MacQueen Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved sewer main re‑lining and private service connection repairs for three businesses (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of electrical supplies from Dakota Supply for $24,794.94 (unanimous)
• Approved water tank inspection contract with Pittsburg Tank & Tower for $4,650 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of public access coordinator contract at $60 per meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The City Council will consider several liquor license approvals and one THC license. The body will also review resolutions regarding the airport, a DMV lease, and a car show.

• Liquor license approvals for American Legion, Bluenose Gopher Brewery, JS Ventures LLC (Granite Bowl), Tolley’s Bar & Grill, La Plazita, and Granite Falls Baseball Association
• THC license for Down on the Korner
• Resolution for Minnesota DMV Lease Agreement
• Resolution for Airport Grass Bailing
• Legion Parking Lot Request

The council approved the consent agenda and renewed several on‑sale liquor licenses. It also authorized use of the American Legion parking lot for upcoming festivals, adopted contracts for airport mowing and road patching, renewed a lease for a driver‑examination station, and approved sponsorship and park use for the Cruizerz Car Show. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda with addition of 6B4 road patching (unanimous)
• Renewed on‑sale liquor license for American Legion Post #69 dba Veterans Lounge (unanimous)
• Renewed on‑sale liquor license for Bluenoise Gopher Brewery (unanimous)
• Approved American Legion parking lot use for Western Fest (June 19‑21) and Ribfest request (unanimous)
• Adopted airport mowing contract with Weber Farms for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Renewed lease with Department of Public Safety for driver‑examination station ($500/yr) (unanimous)
• Approved $100 sponsorship and Rice Park use for Cruizerz Car Show (unanimous)
• Approved $33,500 contract with Fuller Paving for road patching, using TAA funds (unanimous)

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will review several requests and resolutions, including a DNR Joint Powers Agreement and a property inspection for 1560 9th Ave. The body will also discuss THC licensing fees and a floodwall mural. Other items include requests regarding bridge lighting and a food truck.

• DNR Joint Powers Agreement resolution
• Property inspection resolution for 1560 9th Ave
• Chippewa/Yellow Medicine County Fair Donations resolution
• Bluenose Fence and Food Truck request
• Bridge Lighting request

The council approved a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota DNR that could provide up to $1.55 million for outdoor recreation projects. It also adopted funding for a mural, a utility line replacement contract, new THC licensing fees, bridge lighting, county fair donations, and a public hearing on a nuisance property. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $1,621 mural funding and city site preparation (unanimous)
• Approved $17,250 contract with O&S Construction for underground electrical line replacement (unanimous)
• Approved THC licensing fees: $500/$1,000 high‑potency, $250 low‑potency (unanimous)
• Approved annual pink and blue bridge lighting each October (unanimous)
• Approved joint powers agreement with MN DNR, up to $1.55 M funding (unanimous)
• Approved $500 donations to Chippewa and Yellow Medicine County Fairs (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing on May 19 for 1560 9th Ave nuisance declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Bluenose Gopher Brewery fence extension and food‑truck parking (unanimous)

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will approve minutes and bills, consider watermain loop and sewer loan requests, and hold second readings for alcohol and park ordinances.

• Watermain Loop Bid Results & TCW Rail Permit
• KK Berge Sewer Loan Request
• Amending 115.26 Consumption & Possession of Alcohol
• Amending 98.047 Park – 2nd Reading
• Airport Grant Agreement - Mower

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will review bids for substation improvements and Dutch Elm projects. The body is also considering a street vacation for 8th Ave and updates to the park ordinance.

• Substation Improvements Call for Bids
• 2025 Dutch Elm Call for Bids
• 8th Ave Street Vacation (2nd Reading & Publication Summary)
• Updating Park Ordinance
• Utility Line Televising Equipment Agreement

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will review several resolutions, including updates to police department policies, an energy dividend, a new fee schedule, and a donation from the Southwest Initiative Foundation. They will consider a first‑reading ordinance to vacate 8th Avenue and hold a public hearing on that street vacation. An update on Hydro Plant Phase II will be presented. Upcoming items include calls for bids on a County Road 5 trail and substation improvements.

• Police Department Policies – resolution (enc 1)
• Granite Falls Energy Dividend – resolution (enc 2)
• 2025 Fee Schedule – resolution (enc 3)
• Southwest Initiative Foundation Donation – resolution (enc 4)
• 8th Ave Street Vacation – first reading ordinance (enc 1)

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council will review several motions, resolutions, and ordinances, including a call for bids on the Watermain Loop Project. They will also consider purchases for a public works pump and electrical transformers, and a second‑reading repeal of a former public‑use cannabis ordinance. Informational updates will be given on the Memorial Park artist residency, fire department year‑end report, and a vacancy in Public Works. Future agenda items include substation upgrades, a County Rd 5 trail bid, police policies, an 8th Avenue street vacation, an energy dividend, a fee schedule, and a park ordinance amendment.

• Watermain Loop Project – Call for Bids
• Public Works Purchase – Pump
• Electrical Department Purchase – Transformers
• Repeal of Former Public Use Cannabis – 2nd Reading
• Street Vacation – 8th Avenue (future agenda item)

Meeting

The City Council will consider several resolutions including wastewater facility improvements and an EMS contract. The body will also hold first readings for a park ordinance amendment and the repeal of a former public use cannabis ordinance.

• Wastewater Facility Improvements resolution
• EMS Contract resolution
• Mowing Contracts 2025 resolution
• Public Hearing call for Street Vacation
• 1st Reading of Park Ordinance Amendment and Repeal of Former Public Use Cannabis

Meeting

The Granite Falls City Council meeting will address several administrative actions, including elections of officers and appointments to boards and commissions. Council members will consider a second reading of amendments to the zoning code, tobacco regulations, and tetrahydrocannabinol regulations. The agenda also includes approval of the 2024 City Attorney contract and a bridge lighting request. Upcoming items such as public hearings on street vacations and calls for bids on various projects are noted for future discussion.

• Amending Code 155 Zoning – 2nd Reading
• Amending Code 112 Tobacco – 2nd Reading
• Amending Code 117 Tetrahydrocannabinol – 2nd Reading
• Approve City Attorney Contract for 2024
• Bridge Lighting Request