Benson, MN
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Recent meetings
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council to consider $628,410 pool bid and annexation ordinance
The Benson City Council will consider several action items, including a $628,410 bid for the pool, a first reading of an ordinance to annex city-owned land from Torning Township, and multiple pay requests for engineering and construction projects. They will also discuss a proposal for preliminary engineering for 2027 street and utility improvements and receive updates on tourism and the new school superintendent. The meeting includes consent agenda items, announcements, and closed sessions for legal and property matters.
- Consider pool bid from Horizon Pool Supply for $628,410
- First reading of ordinance to annex city-owned land from Torning Township
- Pay request to Bolton & Menk for floodwall engineering: $128,069.16
- Pay request to Bolton & Menk for water tower rehab: $21,664.00
- Pay request to Crow River Construction for Hwy 9 repair: $15,000
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City Council Regular Meeting
Benson City Hall
August 17, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1.
5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of Agenda: (Mayor)
Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4.
Consent Agenda:
Action Requested
a.
Minutes:
3-15
• 7.20.2026
City Council Meeting
16-17
• 7.14.2026
Charter Commission Meeting
18-19
• 7.27.2026
Charter Commission Meeting
b.
Correspondence:
20
• Liquor Store Manager Resignation – Janie Reuss
21
• Centerpoint Energy Franchise Fee Payment Received - $16,286.60
22-23
• Bolton & Menk – Airport Runway Update
24
• Charter Communications Channel Update
25
• Great River Energy Pole Reinforcement Project
c.
Pay Request:
26
• Bolton & Menk – 14/32 AGIS Survey Runway Analysis - $3,500.00
d.
Electronic Transfers:
Payroll: August 6, 2026 - $154,467.89
5.
Mayor, Council, St …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
City Council
Benson City Council to review 2025 audit and power sale agreement
The City Council will consider the 2025 audit by Conway Dueth and Schmeising and an amendment to the MRES Power Sale Agreement. The body will also review pay requests for infrastructure projects and a memorandum of understanding regarding lodging.
- Pay Request #1: TanksCo, Inc. for Water Tower Rehab - $367,697.50
- Pay Request #6: Crow River Const. for Floodwall Work - $456,335.19
- Pay Request: Rodeberg & Berryman Cottage Square Phase #3 - $3,735.00
- 2025 Audit by Conway Dueth and Schmeising
- Memorandum of Understanding for lodging with Scandi Haven
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City Council Regular Meeting
Benson City Hall
August 3, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5
:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. P
ledge of Allegiance
3. A
pproval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. C
onsent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-5 • 7.6.2026 C ity Council Meeting
6-7 •3.11.2026 P ark Board Meeting
8-9 •6.15.2026 E DA Meeting
b. Co
rrespondence:
10 •P ay Request: Rodeberg & Berryman Cottage Square Phase #3 - $3,735.00 Bal. - $7,760.00
c. E
lectronic Transfers:
Payroll: July 23, 2026 - $136,853.51
5. M
ayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. P
ersons with Unscheduled Business:
11-13 7. Pay Request #1 – TanksCo, Inc. $367,697.50 - Water Tower Rehab (Krose) Action Requested
14-18 8. Pay Request #6-Crow River Const. – Floodwall Work-$456,335.19 (Krose) Action Requested
9. E- B
ike Safety (Sarah DeHaan) Information Only
19-41 10. 2025 Audit – Conway Dueth and Schmeising Action Requested
11. MR
ES Power Sale Agreement …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
City Council
City Council to vote on rate resolution changes
The Benson City Council will consider a rate resolution that could adjust municipal fees. The council will also review two conditional use permits—one to move a house to Montana Ave. & 9th St. N. and another for a handicapped ramp in the city right-of-way. Additional items include a street closure for the National Night Out event and several pay requests and service quotes.
- Conditional Use Permit to move house to Montana Ave. & 9th St. N.
- Conditional Use Permit for handicapped ramp in city right-of-way
- Rate resolution changes
- Street closure for National Night Out
- Pay request for Marcus Construction – $10,000.00
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City Council Regular Meeting
Benson City Hall
July 20 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-4 • 6.1.2026 Planning Commission Minutes
b. Electronic Transfers:
Payroll: July 9, 2026 - $157,902.54
5. Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. Persons with Unscheduled Business:
5-12 7. Pub. Hearing-Conditional Use Permit-Move House to Montana Ave. & 9th St. N. Action Requested
13-16 8. Review Conditional Use Permit for Handicapped Ramp in City ROW Action Requested
17-18 9. Resolution to Remove Fence (Skaret) Action Requested
19-57 10. MRES Power Sale Agreement (S-1) Agreement Amendment (Skaret) Information Only
11. Consider Street Closure for National Night Out (Hodge, Mitteness) Action Requested
58 12. Pay Request Dir. Of Finance Search - $12,400.0 …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
City Council
Benson City Council to review industrial park annexation and various pay requests
The City Council will discuss the annexation of the South Industrial Park land. The body is also deciding on several payments and the appointment of 2026 election judges.
- Discussion on annexation of South Industrial Park land
- Prairie Waters 2027 Membership: $6,000
- Walker Process Equipment: $5,456.14
- Pioneerland Library System 2nd Quarter Request: $28,264.50
- Appointment of 2026 election judges
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City Council Regular Meeting
Benson City Hall
July 6, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-7 ▪ 6.15.2026 City Council Meeting
8-9 ▪ 6.1.2026 Planning Commission Minutes
10-12 ▪ 5.18.2026 EDA Minutes
b. Correspondence:
13-14 ▪ Pioneerland Library System:
- Retirement of Executive Director Laurie Ortega
- 2027 Budget Increase Request
15 ▪ Prairie Five Community Action Council 2027 Budget Increase to $13,000
16-17 ▪ MN State Demographic Center 2026 Population Estimate
18 ▪ WAPA Drought Adder for 2027 - $0
19-21 ▪ 115kV Transmission Line Project – Survey Work to Begin
22-23 ▪ Big Stone to Alexandria 345kV Transmission Line Rout Permit Approval
c. Pay Requests:
24-25 ▪ Prairie Five Community Action Council – 2nd Half 2026 Funding - $3,500.00
26 ▪ Pioneerl …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
City Council
Council to consider a conditional use permit for a second garage at 314‑10th St. N.
The Benson City Council will vote on a conditional use permit for a second garage at 314‑10th St. N. The meeting also includes several pay requests, including a $97,140.95 request for the Crow River floodwall construction and a $92,342.76 request for the Cottage Square 2nd addition. Additional items are a tobacco license application for First Zone Inc., a $12,318.41 purchase of a liquor‑store point‑of‑sale system, and a $5,726.63 franchise fee payment to Charter Communications.
- Conditional Use Permit – 314‑10th St. N. for a second garage (action requested)
- Crow River Construction Pay Request #5 – Floodwall $97,140.95 (action requested)
- Land Pride Construction Pay Request #6 – Cottage Square 2nd Addition $92,342.76 (action requested)
- Tobacco License – First Zone Inc., 1550 Minnesota Ave. (consent agenda)
- Liquor Store Point of Sale System purchase $12,318.41 (action requested)
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City Council Regular Meeting
Benson City Hall
June 15, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-5 ▪ 6.1.2026 City Council Meeting
6-7 ▪ 4.20.2026 EDA Minutes
b. Application:
▪ Tobacco License – First Zone Inc. – 1550 Minnesota Ave.
c. Correspondence:
8 ▪ Charter Communications Quarterly Franchise Fee Pmt. To Us $5,726.63
d. Pay Requests:
9 ▪ Bolton & Menk – Runway AGIS Survey - $2,100-Balance -$0
e. Electronic Transfers:
Payroll: June 11, 2026 - $147,295.35
5. Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. Persons with Unscheduled Business:
10-13 7. Consider Conditional Use Permit-314-10th St. N. for a Second Garage Action Requested
14-18 8. Crow River Construction Pay Request #5-Floodwall – $97,140.95(Skaret) Action Requested
19-20 9. Consider Bol …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
City Council
Council considers pickleball surfacing and wastewater garage door replacement
The Benson City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects and event-related street closures. The meeting includes reviews of pay requests for street improvements and pickleball courts.
- Pickleball Surfacing Proposal: $32,684.46
- Wastewater Garage Door Replacement Quote: $14,269.00
- Street closure requests for Kid Day and 250th Celebration
- Pay request for 2025 Street & Utility Improvements: $4,485.00
- Pay request for Pickleball Courts: $2,355
infrastructureparks-and-recreationstreet-closurespublic-worksbudget
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City Council Regular Meeting
Benson City Hall
June 1, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-6 ▪ 5.18.2026 City Council Meeting
b. Correspondence:
7 ▪ Charter Communications Price Changes
c. Pay Requests:
8 ▪ Rodeberg & Berryman, Inc. – Pickleball Courts - $2,355 – Balance $4,945.00
9 ▪ Rodeberg & Berryman, Inc. – 2025 Street & Utility Improvements-$4,485.00-Bal - $6,590.00
d. Electronic Transfers:
Payroll: May 28, 2026 - $115,084.69
5. Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. Persons with Unscheduled Business:
10-11 7. Kid Day Requests – Benson Community Center, Authorize Street Closures
And authorize Grant Applications – LeAnn Simonson Action Requested
8. 250th Celebration Streets Closure Request (Mitteness) Action Requested
12-14 9. Pickle …
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Mon May 18, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve $626,532.69 Crow River Floodwall payment request
The Benson City Council will consider several action items, including a large payment request for the Crow River floodwall project. Council members will also review a conditional use permit for Mary Jane’s Garden, a replacement lawn mower quote, and an FAA entitlement transfer agreement for Morris Airport. Additional items include a recommendation to pave the community center parking lot and a bid for a lot on Montana Avenue.
- Consider Crow River Floodwall Pay Request #4 – $626,532.69 (balance $501,565.84)
- Consider FAA Entitlement Transfer Agreement to Morris Airport
- Consider Conditional Use Permit – Mary Jane’s Garden
- Replacement Lawn Mower Quote – $49,919.00
- Pay Request: Recreation by Lemmie Jones LLC – Final Pool Slide Payment – $16,250.00
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City Council Regular Meeting
Benson City Hall
May 18, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-5 ▪ 5.4.2026 City Council Meeting
6-7 ▪ 4.6.2026 Planning Commission Meeting
b. Pay Requests:
8 ▪ Recreation by Lemmie Jones LLC – Final Pool Slide Payment - $16,250.00
9 ▪ USAquatics – Pool Engineering - $4,800.00 – Balance - $12,600.00
c. Electronic Transfers: Payroll: May 141, 2026 - $130,495.85
5. Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. Persons with Unscheduled Business:
10-13 7. Consider Conditional Use Permit – Mary Jane’s Garden (Skaret) Action Requested
14-22 8. Benson Fire Department 2025 Report (Reuss) Information Only
23-26 9. Replacement Lawn Mower Quote - $49,919.00 (Reuss) Action Requested
27-30 10. Consider FAA Entitlement Transfer Agreeme …
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Mon May 4, 2026
City Council
City Council to vote on sale of transformer inventory
The council will consider several action items, including the sale of transformer inventory, a renewal of a generator maintenance contract, and a grant agreement with the Southwest Foundation. Consent agenda items include a software renewal for Tyler Technologies costing $58,201.00 and a payroll electronic transfer of $100,323.50. Additional items are a turf‑grass quote for the armory and a well rehabilitation payment. The meeting also includes routine announcements and a road‑closure request.
- Tyler Technologies annual software renewal – $58,201.00
- Payroll electronic transfer for April 30, 2026 – $100,323.50
- Renewal of 3‑year generator maintenance contract with Ziegler Cat – $47,952.27
- Quote for turf grass at the Armory – $6,200.00
- Sale of transformer inventory (no dollar amount listed)
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City Council Meeting
Benson Community Center
May 4, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-9 ▪ 4.20.2026 City Council Meeting
10-11 ▪ 3.16.2026 EDA Meeting
b. Pay Requests:
12 ▪ Tyler Technologies - Annual Software Renewals - $58,201.00
c. Application:
13-14 ▪ Benson Lions Club – Gambling Permit – October 1, 2026
d. Electronic Transfers: Payroll: April 30, 2026 - $100,323.50
5. Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. Persons with Unscheduled Business:
7. Mayor Presentation to Emergency Services-Heroic Recognition Information Only
8. MiniSota Museum Road Closure Request – May 28, 2026 Action Requested
15-18 9. FAA Request for FAA Approval Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements Action Requested
19 10. Consider Sale of Transformer Inventory Acti …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
City Council
Council to approve $81,966 pay request for the Armory Project
The Benson City Council will consider several financial items, including a pay request of $81,965.98 for the Armory Project and a capital authorization of $47,014.43 for a 2026 Chevy Silverado for the Street Department. Council members will also review quotes for fireworks to mark America’s 250th anniversary, an OHUG project purchase request of $71,625.56, and a $7,000 estimate for tree removal under a transmission line. The meeting includes routine consent‑agenda approvals and informational reports from the City Manager.
- Pay Request – Armory Project – $81,965.98 (balance $10,000.00)
- Capital Authorization Request – 2026 Chevy Silverado Street Dept. – $47,014.43
- OHUG Project Purchase Request – $71,625.56
- Estimate for Tree Removal under Transmission Line – $7,000.00
- Consider Fireworks Quotes for America’s 250th Celebration
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City Council Meeting
Benson City Hall
April 20, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1.
5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of Agenda: (Mayor)
Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4.
Consent Agenda:
Action Requested
a.
Minutes:
3-6
▪ 4.6.2026
City Council Meeting
7
▪ 3.31.2026
Special City Council Meeting
8-9
▪ 3.2.2026
Planning Commission Meeting
b.
Pay Requests:
10
▪ Pioneerland Library System – 1st Quarter - $28,264.50
11
▪ Bolton & Menk – Airport Master Plan - $4,800.00 – Balance - $0
c.
Electronic Transfers:
▪ Payroll: April 2, 206 - $131,746.59
April 16, 2026 – $111,702.80
5.
Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6.
Persons with Unscheduled Business:
7.
5:30 p.m. – Open Board of Appeals & Equalization (Mayor)
12 8.
Dangerous Dog Discussion
Action Requested
13-20
9.
Consider Fireworks Quotes for …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026
City Council
City Council will vote on a $79,536 capital authorization and several local permits
The Benson City Council meeting will consider a capital authorization request for $79,536.40 for the 2026 Administrative Tahoe project. It will also hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to move a garage onto a lot, review a reimbursement request from the Benson Golf Club for $29,591.90, and consider a grant approval for the 250 Years of Freedom Celebration. Additional agenda items include routine pay requests and a resolution naming a sole account administrator.
- Capital Authorization Request – 2026 Administrative Tahoe – $79,536.40
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit to move a garage onto a lot
- Benson Golf Club reimbursement request – $29,591.90
- Grant approval for 250 Years of Freedom Celebration
- Resolution naming Skaret Sole Account Administrator for Multi-Bank Securities, Inc.
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City Council Meeting
Benson City Hall
April 6, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-10 ▪ 3.16.2026 City Council Meeting
11-12 ▪ 2.19.2026 EDA Meeting
13-14 ▪ 11.10.2025 Airport Commission Meeting
15-16 ▪ 7.16.2025 Park Board Meeting
b. Correspondence:
17-20 ▪ Charter Communications Changes
c. Pay Requests:
21 ▪ DGR Engineering – SCADA Design Phase - $1,893.00
22 ▪ Cannon Technologies – Annual Yukon software Support – AMR/AMI System-$8,427.00
23 ▪ Bolton & Menk – Airport Runway (AGIS) Survey - $21,000.00 – Bal - $46,200.00
24 ▪ Recreation by Lemmie Jones, LLC – Slide Refurbishment - $16,250.00-Bal-$16,250.00
25 ▪ Swift County Assessor - $23,265.00
26 ▪ Eide Bailly – Accounting Services -March 2026 - $7,550.50
d. Electronic Transfers:
▪ Payroll: March …
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
City Council
City Council considers purchase of SWAT armor and capital equipment
The Benson City Council will consider a $6,398 purchase of SWAT body armor and multiple capital equipment requests, including a new water tower generator and two pickup trucks, while approving consent agenda items and a public hearing for a Small Cities Grant.
- Purchase of SWAT Body Armor - $6,398.00
- Generator Rental for Water Tower Project – $18,480.00
- Capital Authorization for 2026 GMC Pick-up - $49,681.04
- Capital Authorization for 2026 Chevy Pick-up - $59,174.00
- Public Hearing for SCBD Small Cities Grant
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City Council Meeting
Benson City Hall
March 16, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
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Note: Councilman Dan Enderson will be attending the meeting by remote access
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-5 ▪ 3.2.2026 City Council Meeting
6 ▪ 2.2.2026 Planning Commission Meeting
7-8 ▪ 11.10.2025 Airport Meeting
b. License renewals:
9 ▪ On-Sale Liquor
▪ Sunday Liquor
▪ Sidewalk Café Permit
▪ On-Sale Wine License
▪ Garbage Collection
▪ Sewer Tap
c. Correspondence:
10 ▪ Charter Communications Franchise Fees Revenues – 4th Quarter of 2025 - $5,883.36
d. Pay Requests:
11 ▪ Bolton & Menk – Airport Runway Survey - $3,500.00 – Balance $69,300.00
e. Electronic Transfers:
▪ Payroll: March 6, 2026 - $155,412.08
5. Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. Persons with Unscheduled Business:
12 …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider $49,645 Highway 9 sewer manhole repair quote
The Benson City Council will vote on several items, including routine pay requests and electronic transfers. Council members will decide on a $49,645 quote to repair a sanitary sewer manhole on Highway 9. They will also consider quotes for a liquor‑store kitchen freezer and the future direction for a liquor‑store house, and authorize submission of the McKinney Ave and South 12th projects for the 2027 priority list and State Revolving Loan Fund plan.
- Ehler’s – Utility Rate Study – $3,640.00 (pay request)
- Bolton & Menk – January Water Tower – $8,835.00 (pay request)
- Highway 9 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair Quote – $49,645.00
- Liquor Store Kitchen Freezer Purchase Quotes (no amount listed)
- Authorize submission of McKinney Ave and S. 12th Projects for 2027 priority list and SRLF plans
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City Council Meeting
Benson City Hall
March 2, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
2-4 ▪ 2.17.2026 City Council Meeting
5-7 ▪ 1.12.2026 EDA Meeting
b. Pay Requests:
8 ▪ Ehler’s – Utility Rate Study - $3,640.00
9 ▪ Bolton & Menk – January Water Tower - $8,835.00
c. Electronic Transfers:
▪ Payroll: February 19, 2026 - $120,760.03
▪ Journal Entries: January 2026 - $4,646,986.24
5. Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. Persons with Unscheduled Business:
10-13 7. Liquor Store Kitchen Freezer Purchase Quotes (Janie Reuss) Action Requested
14-21 8. Highway 9 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair Quote - $49,645.00 (Reuss) Action Requested
23 9. Future Direction on Liquor Store House (Skaret) Action Requested
24-26 10. Authorize to Submit Mckinney Ave and …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve $25,875 transformer purchase
The Benson City Council will consider several action items, including bids for a new water tower, a $6,453 purchase of a vertical pump for the pool splash pad, advertising for the pool rehabilitation project, quotes for a pool water slide, a $25,875 transformer purchase, and a proposal from Eide Baily for financial consulting services. These items appear on the regular agenda after the consent agenda items such as pay requests and electronic transfers. The council will vote on each item before adjourning.
- Water Tower Bids – discussion of proposals (no dollar amount listed)
- Pool Splash Pad Vertical Pump Purchase – $6,453 (Reuss)
- Advertising for Bids for the Pool Rehabilitation Project – authorization requested
- Transformer Purchase – $25,875 (Integrated Power Services)
- Proposal from Eide Baily for Financial Consulting Services – approval requested
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City Council Meeting
Benson City Hall
February 17, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-6 ▪ 2.2.2026 City Council Meeting
7 ▪ 1.5.2026 Planning Commission Meeting
b. Correspondence:
8 ▪ 2025 Prairie Five Ridership Information
c. Application:
9-10 ▪ Chris Yard – EDA Board
d. Pay Requests:
11 ▪ Bolton & Menk – AGIS Runway Survey - $2,100.00
12 ▪ Ehler’s – Utility Rate Study - $3,835.00
e. Electronic Transfers:
▪ Payroll: February 5, 2026 - $143,339.80
5. Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. Persons with Unscheduled Business:
13-14 7. Consider Water Tower Bids – Sheila Krose Action Requested
15-17 8. Pool Splash Pad Vertical Pump Purchase - $6,453.00 (Reuss) Action Requested
18-19 9. Authorize Advertising for Bids for the Pool Rehabilita …
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
City Council
City Council reviews water rate study and utility funding proposals
The council will hear a presentation on the Utility Rate Study for the water fund, covering budget figures, capital projects, and proposed rate changes. It will consider a $43,467.90 funding request for the Benson Golf Club. The council will review and vote on several contract bids, including a $39,000 concrete quote, an $8,866 tire quote, and bituminous paving bids up to $126,736.80. Additional items include a $4,000 West Central Swat 2026 dues payment and authorization of check signers.
- $43,467.90 Benson Golf Club funding request
- $39,000 concrete quote – BF Amundson Construction Inc.
- Bituminous paving bids: $97,396 Ferguson Asphalt; $99,002.50 Joe Riley Construction; $114,668.76 Central Specialties; $126,736.80 Duininck Inc.
- $8,866 tire quote – Twin Valley Tire of Benson
- $4,000 West Central Swat 2026 dues
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City Council Meeting
Benson City Hall
February 2, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-5 ▪ 1.12.2026 City Council Meeting
6 ▪ 1.20.2026 Special City Council Meeting
7-8 ▪ 12.1.2025 Planning Commission Meeting
9-11 ▪ 12.15.2025 EDA Meeting
b. Correspondence:
12-13 ▪ MRES News Release – Upper Midwest Transmission Line
14 ▪ Charter Communication Channel Change
c. Application:
15-16 ▪ NWTF Swift County Gobblers – March 27, 20206
d. Pay Requests:
17 ▪ Rodeberg & Berryman, Inc. – Cottage Square Phase 3 - $3,360.00 – Bal. 11,495.00
18-19 ▪ Prairie Waters 2026 Regional Marketing Program Membership-$6,000.00
20-21 ▪ ABM Equipment – Bucket Truck Repair – 5,671.81
e. Electronic Transfers:
▪ Payroll: January 22, 2026 - $116,517.88
5. Mayor, Council, Staff A …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider new prosecuting attorney and payroll services
The City Council will decide on a legal services agreement for a new city prosecutor. The body will also review a proposal for outsourced payroll and accounting services.
- Proposed agreement with Debora Gerads for city prosecution services at $155.00 per hour
- Payroll services proposal from Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP including a $2,500 one-time set-up fee
- Proposed payroll processing fees of $100 per payroll plus $3.00 per check
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Special City Council Meeting
Benson City Hall
January 20, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? 2 None 1. 2.
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda as Presented or Revised
4. Consider Prosecuting Attorney Services Agreement Action Requested
5. Review Payroll/Accounting Services Option Action Requested
6. Adjourn Action Requested
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
City Council
Crow River Construction Change Order #3 moves floodwall lift station
The Benson City Council will consider a change order for the Crow River project that moves a floodwall lift station. The council will also receive a public‑health update on the opioid settlement, review applications for the Charter Commission, and discuss participation in the Greater MN Small Cities Housing Aid Grant Program. Additional routine items include consent‑agenda approvals for minutes, pay requests, and payroll transfers.
- Crow River Construction Change Order #3 – Floodwall Move Lift Station (action requested)
- Countryside Public Health Update on Opioid Settlement (information only)
- Applications for the Charter Commission (action requested)
- Greater MN Small Cities Housing Aid Grant Program (action requested)
- Pay Request – 2025 Inspectron 4th Quarter Building Inspections (action requested)
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City Council Meeting
Benson City Hall
January 12, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To Listen Live:
Please use the Free Conference Call App on your device. Online meeting id: cityofbenson
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda: (Mayor) Action Requested
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
4. Consent Agenda: Action Requested
a. Minutes:
3-8 ▪ 1.2.2026 City Council Meeting
b. Application:
9 ▪ Jack Kjos – Airport Commission
c. Pay Requests:
10 ▪ League of Minnesota Cities 2026 Dues - $4,711.00
11 ▪ Minnesota Mayors 2026 Membership - $30.00
12 ▪ Cemsites Annual License Software for the Cemetery - $5,145.00
13-16 ▪ ABM Equipment –Truck Repair Overage - $4,255.06
d. Electronic Transfers:
▪ Payroll: January 8, 2026 - $188,138.71
5. Mayor, Council, Staff Announcements:
6. Persons with Unscheduled Business:
17 7. Crow River Construction Change Order #3-Floodwall Move Lift Station Action Requested
18-20 8. Countryside Public Health Update on Opioid Settlement – Liz Auch Information Only
21-35 9. Co …
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Fri Jan 2, 2026
City Council
Benson City Council to review lead line project and pool rehab proposals
The City Council will discuss proposals for the next phase of the lead line project and pool rehabilitation. The body is also tasked with updating various city board appointments and designating the official city newspaper and bank depositories.
- Bolling Proposal for next phase of Lead Line Project (PFA Grant)
- Pool Rehab Proposals
- Pay request to Land Pride Construction for 12th St. and Nevada Ave gate valve ($13,519.39)
- Pay request to Land Pride Construction for Hwy 29 water main repair ($7,800.00)
- MMUA Annual Membership for 2026 ($7,929.00)
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City Council Meeting
Benson City Hall
January 2, 2026
City of Benson Mission Statement
Benson is a forward-looking community that values public safety,
Quality of life and treats people with dignity and respect.
The Council Meeting is at City Hall. To watch Live:
Please use the FCC App on your device. (Activate video)
Call-in Information
Dial In: 1-425-436-6384 Access Code: 457987#
Page
1.
12:00 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order (Mayor)
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of Agenda (Mayor)
Additions? □ None 1. ____________________ 2. _____________________
Any Consent Agenda items to be moved to regular agenda item?
Approval of Agenda _____ as Presented or _____ Revised
Action Requested
4.
Consent Agenda:
a.
Minutes:
3-13
▪ 12.15.2025
Regular City Council Meeting
14-15
▪ 12.4.2025
Safety Committee Meeting
16-18
▪ 11.17.2025
EDA Meeting
b.
Correspondence:
19-20
▪ Charter Communications Upcoming Changes
c.
Application:
21
▪ Peter Carruth – Airport Board
22
▪ Gene Doscher – Airport Board
d.
Electronic Transfers:
▪ Payroll: December 25, 2025 - $109,650.17
5.
Persons With Unscheduled Business to Come Before the Council:
23-32
6.
Bolling Proposal for Next Phase of Lead Line Project – PFA Grant (Ostlie)
Action Requested
33-41
7.
Pool Rehab Proposals – Tom Schaeffer
Action Requested
42-42
8.
Update City Council Appointments: (Current List Enclosed) (Alsaker)
Action Re …
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💰 Federal awards (top 1 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $21,367 | WILLMAR FABRICATION, LLC Department of Agriculture · 300-GALLON, 30-FOOT HOODED FIELD SPRAYER WITH CONTROLLER, WIRING, AND |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Swift County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments301 (3,382 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (155 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.8% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$5.4M
Annual budget
$2.8M
Debt outstanding
25
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$5.4M
Spending$5.7M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load
Outstanding debt$2.8M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.