Fosston public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. They adopted the final 2026 General Fund budget of $2,909,380 and set tax levies for debt service on two bond series, each passing with all five members voting in favor and none against. The public hearing on the 2026 budget was closed unanimously.

• Approved agenda and modifications (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda items, including November 10 minutes and $398,424.90 + $53,879.30 AP bills (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Final 2026 General Fund Budget $2,909,380 (Offerdahl, Dufault, Pearson, Mulry, Anderson voted in favor; 0 against)
• Adopted tax levy for $1,148,000 General Obligation Certificate (2026‑2027 $76,656) (Offerdahl, Dufault, Pearson, Mulry, Anderson voted in favor; 0 against)
• Adopted tax levy for $450,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds (2026‑2027 $55,908) (Offerdahl, Dufault, Pearson, Mulry, Anderson voted in favor; 0 against)
• Closed the 2026 budget public hearing (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and all consent agenda items, including the October 13 minutes and two accounts payable bills, by unanimous vote. A decision was made to replace all seating in the library at once. New patrol officer Ryan Schipper was sworn in and the mayor signed the proclamation designating November 20, 2025 as Rural Health Day and Nicole Kiesow Day.

• Approve agenda modifications (unanimous vote)
• Approve consent agenda items A (Oct 13 minutes) and B (two AP bills) (unanimous vote)
• Replace all library seating (decision made)
• Swear in new Patrol Officer Ryan Schipper
• Mayor signs proclamation of Rural Health Day & Nicole Kiesow Day

City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda modifications and the consent agenda, which included adoption of the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and payment of two accounts payable bills totaling $270,124.44. The council also unanimously approved the purchase of the most inclusive playground equipment for Berge Stafford Park. A zoning amendment for the Industrial Park fourth addition was introduced, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved agenda modifications (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Bill #25-10 for $227,304.86 (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental AP Bill #25-10A for $42,819.58 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of most inclusive playground equipment for Berge Stafford Park (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and all consent agenda items by unanimous vote. The approval included Accounts Payable Bill Listing #25-09 for $164,852.43 and Bill #25-09A for $231,481.17. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda and modifications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing #25-09 for $164,852.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing #25-09A for $231,481.17 (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved agenda modifications by unanimous vote. It then unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and authorizing payment of three bills: $110,027.17, $245,782.65, and $2,097.49.

• Approved agenda modifications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item A: July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item B: $110,027.17 accounts payable bill (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item B: $245,782.65 supplemental accounts payable bill (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item C: $2,097.49 Omland Court bill (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 25-20 to support the Northwest Minnesota Center for Hope, a regional addiction and mental‑health treatment initiative. A motion to ratify the name change of Omland Court to Omland Court GMP LLC was approved unanimously. The agenda and consent agenda items—including approval of June 9 minutes and three accounts payable bills totaling $398,? (actually $215,314.45 + $180,309.84 + $3,439.07) – were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda and modifications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: June 9 minutes and three AP bills (unanimous)
• Ratified Omland Court name change to Omland Court GMP LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-20 supporting NW MN Center for Hope (5‑0 unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Utilities Commission held a special joint meeting to receive a mid-year report from the City Administrator. No official actions were taken during the session.

• Discussion of a $2.4 million estimate for wastewater treatment facility improvements in August
• Report on the $1.58 million 5th Street NE project with bonds issued in May
• Review of the Highway 2 2027 reconstruction project and MnDOT's plan to remove the traffic light
• Update on the Industrial Park expansion and T-hangar project with a $615,000 local share
• Report of $14,442,312 in total grant funding received by the city since 2020

The City Council held an appeal hearing for the dangerous dog designation of Loki. After hearing testimony and reviewing evidence, the council affirmed the designation. The motion to affirm was made by Mulry, seconded by Dufault, and carried by a unanimous vote.

• Affirmed dangerous dog designation for Loki (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including three accounts payable bills totaling $150,281.82. A motion to approve a $65,000, 10‑year loan at 5.5% interest to Hillview Homes was carried, with one member abstaining. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, C (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Bill Listing #25-05 ($129,033.16) and #25-05A ($16,823.05) and Omland Court ($4,425.61) (unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 loan to Hillview Homes, 10‑year term, 5.5% interest (motion carried, one abstention)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a resolution to issue general‑obligation bonds to fund the local share of the Industrial Park and the 5th Street NE project. It also approved the sale agreement for the Northwood property for $10,000 and moved forward with the developer agreement. All consent‑agenda items, including the meeting minutes and three accounts payable bills, were approved unanimously.

• Approved sale agreement for Northwood property for $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of general‑obligation bonds for industrial park and 5th St NE project (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda items A, B, C (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Bill #25‑04 for $105,837.20 and #24‑04A for $115,044.34 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Bill Omland Court for $3,347.41 (unanimous)

City Council

The Fosston City Council approved a $35,000 loan at 5.5% interest over 5 years to Pine Peak Therapy for the purchase of Anytime Fitness. The council also approved a new garbage receptacle ordinance, 2025 liquor licenses, an Ignite Youth Center lease, a Prairie Pines roof replacement, and a pay estimate for the airport runway project. The city was not selected for FIT Trail Expansion Phase 3 funding.

• Approved $35,000 loan to Pine Peak Therapy at 5.5% for 5 years (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-01 amending garbage receptacle regulations to require 95-gallon containers (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 liquor license applications for On Sale, Sunday On Sale, and Off Sale (unanimous)
• Approved lease for Ignite Youth Center incubator space for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Holweger Construction for Prairie Pines roof replacement and installment loan note contingent on Essentia agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 6 to Davidson Construction for $50,925.99 for airport runway project (unanimous)

City Council

The Fosston City Council awarded the 2025 5th St NE Street & Utility Reconstruction contract to Reierson Construction, the lowest bidder at approximately $177,000 under the engineer's estimate. The council also approved a resolution vacating Polk Avenue in Stephens Addition, issued an order declaring a property at 508 3rd St NE substandard and hazardous for occupancy, and approved hiring Kirby Vossler as Communications Coordinator. A FEDA/IRP loan application for Pine Peak Therapy was tabled for more information.

• Awarded 5th St NE Street & Utility Reconstruction to Reierson Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09 vacating Polk Avenue in Stephens Addition (5-0)
• Issued order declaring 508 3rd St NE substandard and hazardous for occupancy (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Kirby Vossler as Communications Coordinator (3-2)
• Approved exempt permit for Turkey Banquet at Venture's Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to Task Order No 10 Airport AWOS with no net dollar change (unanimous)
• Tabled FEDA/IRP loan application for Pine Peak Therapy

City Council

The Fosston City Council approved a sanitation rate increase of $1.50 per household per month (totaling $18/year) to fund new 90-gallon carts with wheels and handles, aiming to reduce worker injuries. The council also approved a new fire hall lease with the Rural Fire District, a part-time communications coordinator position, and several routine resolutions. A public hearing on a substandard property at 508 3rd Street NE was continued to February 10.

• Approved sanitation rate increase of $1.50/month per household (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Hall Lease with Fosston Rural Fire District, $10,000/year rent (unanimous)
• Approved Part-Time Communications Coordinator position and advertisement (2-1, Mulry opposed)
• Approved Task Order No. 16 for FIT Trail Phase 1 engineering with Karvakko (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Tax Increment payment to D3D of $9,268 (unanimous)
• Approved Minnesota Management and Budget Pay Equity Implementation Form (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on 508 3rd Street NE to February 10 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions for depositories, boards, collateral, surety bond, official newspaper, and donations (unanimous)

City Council

The Fosston City Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-01, supporting and authorizing an application to MnDOT for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds to construct the St. Mary's segment of the FIT Trail Expansion. The project is estimated at $800,000 with a 20% local match plus engineering costs. The council also discussed a new part-time Chamber of Commerce/Communications Specialist position but took no formal action, recommending it for the January 13 agenda.

• Approved Resolution 25-01 supporting TAP grant application to MnDOT for FIT Trail Expansion (unanimous)
• Discussed new part-time Chamber of Commerce/Communications Specialist position; no formal action, placed on next agenda