Fosston public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council approved a 2024 General Fund budget of $2,179,408 and a total gross tax levy of $519,339. The city also authorized the annexation of 1.69 acres from Brandsvold Township and approved special assessments for the Johnson Avenue watermain project.
- Approved 2024 General Fund budget of $2,179,408 (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 total gross tax levy of $519,339 (unanimous)
- Approved annexation of 1.69 acres from Brandsvold Township (4-0)
- Approved special assessments for 2023 Johnson Ave N/S Watermain project (4-0)
- Approved $39,000 airport runway engineering amendment to Karvakko (unanimous)
- Approved $114,576.85 pay estimate to Hagen Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved personnel policy amendments for earned sick and safe time (unanimous)
- Authorized TAP grant application for FIT Trail Expansion (4-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted a resolution to apply for funding through the Local Road Improvement Program for the reconstruction of 400th St SE between county road 6 and county road 30. The application is a joint effort with Rosebud and Brandsvold townships and is sponsored by Polk County.
- Adopted Resolution 23-43 to apply for LRIP funding for 400th St SE reconstruction (5-0)
City Council
The City Council appointed Jim Juve as Interim Chief of Police and approved several MnDOT grant agreements for airport improvements. The council also authorized the sale of real property and approved a 2024 farm lease.
- Appointed Jim Juve as Interim Chief of Police (Unanimous)
- Approved MnDOT grant agreements for airport improvements Project No. A06009-32 and A06009-33 (Unanimous)
- Authorized submission of MN PROTECT grant for stormwater main televising and cleaning (Unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Farm Lease with Mike Theis for 9.2 acres (Unanimous)
- Authorized sale of real property at Lot 3, Block 5, Aspen Addition to Kyle and Michelle Vig (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,275,235.26 pay estimate for Airport Runway Rehabilitation to Davidson Construction (Unanimous)
- Tabled $62,339.76 pay estimate for 2023 Utility & Street Improvement Project to Hagen Construction, Inc (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable totaling $1,440,946.10 (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council passed an ordinance limiting the number of licenses for the sale of edible cannabinoid products to three. The council also approved several infrastructure payments, a business micro-loan, and an annexation agreement with Rosebud Township.
- Passed Ordinance 23-04 limiting edible cannabinoid licenses to three (unanimous)
- Approved $25,239.92 micro-loan for TheoRose on Main (unanimous)
- Approved $828,790.40 pay estimate for Airport Runway Rehabilitation (unanimous)
- Approved $279,319.00 pay estimate for 2023 Utility & Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
- Approved $42,351.00 pay estimate for 2023 Pickleball Courts (unanimous)
- Approved annexation of approximately 9.66 acres from Rosebud Township (unanimous)
- Approved cannabinoid license for CannaRHx, LLC (4-1)
- Approved compensation study by David Drown Associates not to exceed $12,650 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council voted to proceed with mediation in its dispute with Essentia Health regarding the suspension of obstetric labor and delivery services. The city claims Essentia is in breach of a 2009 affiliation agreement that guarantees core services, including OB care. The resolution allows the city to investigate potential breaches of other services as well.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Passed resolution to proceed with mediation (4-0, Mulry abstained)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved a proposed 2024 General Fund budget of $2,179,408 and a preliminary gross tax levy of $519,339. Council also approved employee pay adjustments and health insurance renewals for 2024. A public budget hearing is scheduled for December 11, 2023.
- Proposed 2024 General Fund budget set at $2,179,408 (4-0)
- Proposed 2024 preliminary gross tax levy set at $519,339 (4-0)
- Approved 2024 employee step and 5% cost of living adjustment (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 employee health insurance renewal with Medica (unanimous)
- Adopted FTA and FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Program Policy Resolution #23-32 (4-0)
- Approved $230,090 pay estimate for 2023 Utility & Street Improvement Project to Hagen Construction, Inc (unanimous)
- Approved $24,320.95 pay estimate for 2023 Pickleball Courts to Lenes Sand & Gravel (unanimous)
- Set public budget hearing for December 11, 2023 (4-0)
City Council
The Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, including over $288,000 in accounts payable. The meeting included reports on wastewater facility funding, infrastructure projects, and an introduction of an interim ordinance regarding cannabinoid products.
- Approved July 10 and July 28 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing #23-08 for $233,279.54 (Unanimous)
- Approved Supplemental AP Bill Listing #23-08A for $52,485.95 (Unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing – Omland Court for $3,202.62 (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved a resolution to enter an agreement with the MN/DOT for public transit assistance. The council also approved the annexation of approximately 14.68 acres and other parcels from Rosebud Township. Additionally, the council approved several accounts payable bill listings totaling over $798,000.
- Approved public transit assistance application to MN/DOT (5-0)
- Approved orderly annexation of land from Rosebud Township
- Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing #23-07 for $197,275.90 (unanimous)
- Approved Supplemental AP Bill Listing #23-07A for $584,111.42 (unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing – Omland Court for $3,191.47 (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council adopted a resolution to dispute the discontinuation of OB services by ECHC/Essentia and initiate a dispute resolution process. The council also discussed Ordinance 22-09 Rental Dwelling Regulations and indicated a likely moratorium on its enforcement until December 31, 2023, to allow for revisions.
- Adopted Resolution 23-23 to dispute ECHC's discontinuation of OB services (3-0)
- Authorized City Administrator and Attorney to take legal action against ECHC if dispute resolution fails
- Proposed a temporary moratorium on Ordinance 22-09 Rental Dwelling Regulations until December 31, 2023
City Council
The City Council approved the sale of two parcels of real property in the Aspen Addition and accepted a Minnesota Department of Transportation grant for airport maintenance. The council also approved a two-year lease for the Civic Center with ISD 601, contingent upon school board approval.
- Approved sale of North 50 feet of Lot 7, Block 1, Aspen Addition to Robert and Sara Klinkhammer (4-0)
- Approved sale of Lot 7, Block 1, Aspen Addition and part of Outlot A to Todd Selk (4-0)
- Approved Civic Center Lease with ISD 601 from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved MN DOT Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant Contract #1053269 (4-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing #23-06 ($125,758.66), #23-06A ($31,752.63), and Omland Court ($3,597.76) (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council updated official salaries and adopted the Polk County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council also approved a Public Art Master Plan and authorized sponsorship for snowmobile trail grooming funding.
- Approved Ordinance 23-01 setting Mayor salary at $3,800 and Council Member salary at $2,516, plus $45 per special meeting, effective Jan 1, 2025 (3-2)
- Adopted Polk County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 23-16 to act as legal sponsor for Knightriders snowmobile trail grooming funding (unanimous)
- Adopted Public Art Master Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing #23-05 ($161,288.88), #23-05A ($24,794.27), and Omland Court ($4,689.71) (unanimous)
- Denied motion to set special meeting compensation at $75 (2-3)
City Council
The City Council met as the Board of Review to hear resident appeals regarding property valuations. The board approved one market value adjustment for a resident and denied changes for seven other properties, though several interior reviews were scheduled.
- Approved market value adjustment for Doug Hand from $194,700 to $188,900
- Denied market value change for Harlan Haroldson
- Denied market value change for Mark & Jacelyn Randall
- Denied market value change for Dorothy Paulson
- Denied market value change for Kathryn Plante-Ziermeier
- Denied market value change for James Haugstul
- Denied market value change for James Offerdahl
- Denied market value change for David & Donna Marshall
City Council
The City Council approved the sale of $1.26 million in General Obligation Improvement Bonds to fund 2023 infrastructure projects. The council also approved several airport and street engineering contracts and granted licenses for cannabinoid product sales.
- Authorized competitive negotiated sale of $1.26M G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A (unanimous)
- Approved licenses to sell cannabinoid products for Venture’s Bar & Grill and Shear Magic Salon (unanimous)
- Approved $220,000 Task Order 003 for Airport Targeted Master Plan Update by Karvakko P.A. (unanimous)
- Approved $232,474 Independent Fee Estimate from Bolton & Menk for Airport Master Plan Update (unanimous)
- Approved $40,000 Task Order 008 for Omland Court upgrades by Karvakko P.A. (unanimous)
- Approved $14,500 Task Order 006 for Pickleball Courts Design and Construction Engineering (4-1)
- Approved variance for Mark & Jill Burggraf at 609 2nd St NE for home, garage, and deck additions (3-2)
- Approved sale of real property (Lots 7, Block 1, Aspen Addition) to Todd Selk (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council adopted Resolution 23-11, stating its intent to dispute the discontinuation of OB Labor & Delivery Services at Essentia Health Fosston. The city may exercise rights under a 2009 Affiliation Agreement to terminate the agreement and reclaim membership interest in First Care if services are discontinued.
- Adopted Resolution 23-11 to dispute discontinuation of OB services (5-0)
City Council
The Council approved a TIF development agreement to reimburse Palubicki’s Apartments, LLC for up to $431,000 over 15 years. Other actions included approving business loans, liquor licenses, and engineering services for street improvements.
- Approved TIF 1-14 Development Agreement with Palubicki’s Apartments, LLC for up to $431,000 (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 5-year 6% interest loan to All That & More (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 5-year 4% interest loan to Fosston Theater (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 liquor license applications for Ventures Bar & Grill, DaRoos Pizza, Hugo’s, and Fosston Off Sale (unanimous)
- Approved $65,000 Task Order No. 5 from Karvakko PA for 2023 Utility & Street Improvement engineering (unanimous)
- Approved lease for Ignite Youth Center Incubator space for 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Citizens Participation Plan for Small Cities Development Program housing grants (unanimous)
- Approved three resignations and two appointments to the Arts & Culture Commission (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved a recommendation to replace Widseth with Karvakko as the engineering firm for several city projects. The decision follows reported issues with design, billing, and communication. The transition is pending further discussion with Attorney Larson.
- Approved change of engineering firms from Widseth to Karvakko for 2023 Utility & Street Improvement project, 2024 Berge sidewalk project, and Omland Court cul de sac paving project (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council awarded the 2023 Utility & Street Improvement Project to Hagen Construction and Trucking, Inc. The council also approved a tax increment payment and a liquor license for LePier’s West.
- Awarded 2023 Utility & Street Improvement Project to Hagen Construction and Trucking, Inc. for $1,182,438.87 (Unanimous)
- Approved Tax Increment payment to D3D (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 non-intoxicating 3.2% off-sale liquor license for LePier’s West for $50 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #23-10 implementing FTA regulations on drug use and alcohol misuse (5-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing #23-02 ($86,024.86) and #23-02A ($676,830.93) (Unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing for Omland Court for $3,935.59 (Unanimous)
City Council
The Council approved plans and bid advertisements for the 2023 Street and Utility Improvement Project on Johnson Avenue North and South. Other key actions included increasing city bus fares and establishing a 2023 fee schedule for alcohol, tobacco, and cannabinoid licenses.
- Approved plans and bid advertisement for Johnson Avenue street and utility project (4-0)
- Increased City Bus fare from $0.50 to $1.00 effective Feb 1, 2023 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 fee schedule for Chapter 111 licenses (4-0)
- Approved 2023 retail licenses for tobacco and cannabinoid products (unanimous)
- Approved $1.325M professional services agreement with AES for EDA Industrial Park/Airport project (unanimous)
- Designated First National Bank, American Federal Bank, and Ultima Bank Minnesota as 2023 official depositories (4-0)
- Appointed 2023 boards and committees (4-0)
- Approved $100,000 surety bond for the Treasurer (4-0)