Fulda public meetings in 2022

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss the city's fee schedule and the Windmill Trailer Park. The agenda included attachments on the 2022 fee schedule, liquor license information, and a photo of the trailer park. No formal action was taken on these items during the meeting, which adjourned after the discussion.

• Review of 2022 Fee Schedule
• Discussion of liquor license regulations (LMC and MN State Statutes)
• Discussion of Windmill Trailer Park

The council approved a specific update to the 2023 liquor license fee schedule to note the statute for club license fees. Other items, including fire department call out charges and zoning changes for Windmill Trailer Park, were discussed but not decided.

• Approved 2023 liquor license fee schedule update to note club license fee statute

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council convened a special Truth in Taxation meeting on December 5, 2022, and adjourned after seven minutes without discussing any specific tax levy or budget figures. The agenda contained only the call to order and adjournment, making it a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or public discussion.

• Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. and adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (5-0).

The council held a Truth in Taxation hearing to discuss a preliminary proposed tax levy for 2023. The proposed levy is $512,924, which represents a 7% increase. No public discussion or questions occurred during the meeting.

• Proposed 2023 tax levy of $512,924 discussed

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several decisions. Key items include approving the final 2023 tax levy (preliminary budget set not to exceed 7%), setting the 2023 meeting schedule, and considering insurance, gambling permits, and tobacco licenses. The agenda also includes consent items like minutes and November bills totaling $355,160.68.

• Final 2023 tax levy approval (preliminary cap 7%)
• November 2022 bills totaling $355,160.68
• LMCIT insurance dividend and coverage changes
• Town & County gambling permit
• Tobacco licenses for Casey's, Graff's Liquor, Maynard's

The council approved a 2023 tax levy increase of 6.08% to cover a 7% COLA and $5,000 for street equipment repairs. Other actions included approving tobacco and gambling licenses and purchasing new chairs for the senior center.

• Approved 2023 tax levy increase of 6.08% (5-0)
• Approved gambling permit for Town and Country Golf (5-0)
• Approved cigarette/tobacco licenses for Graff's, Maynard's and Casey's (5-0)
• Approved purchase of senior center chairs using Senior Dining and Cable TV Franchise funds (5-0)
• Approved .50 raise for J. Rucktaeschel for obtaining Class D wastewater license (5-0)
• Tabled local pound agreement with Murray County due to missing address (5-0)
• Tabled liquor licensing fee increases to review state statutes (5-0)
• Approved 'does not waive' on monetary limits for liability coverage (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is deciding on renewing a People Service contract with options for 1-year or 3-year terms, considering a rezoning request for Windmill Trailer Park to allow storage units, and discussing the hiring of Cody Ross for the fire department. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comments.

• People Service contract renewal: 1-year option at $7,867/month (assuming 8% CPI), 3-year option at $7,648/month with annual CPI increases
• Windmill Trailer Park rezoning request to allow storage units, with up to 2-year exception to remove all mobile homes
• Alternative option to amend ordinance for storage units with Conditional Use Permit
• Fire department hire recommendation for Cody Ross

The Council approved a one-year contract rollover with People Service and hired Cody Ross as a firefighter. Members discussed potential rezoning or ordinance amendments for the Windmill Trailer Park to allow storage units.

• Approved one-year rollover with People Service (5-0)
• Approved hiring Cody Ross as firefighter (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation from Elliot Henderson regarding a proposed infrastructure project. The agenda includes a preliminary engineering report presentation. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on proposed infrastructure project by Elliot Henderson
• Preliminary engineering report included as attachment

Project Engineer Doug Scott presented a Preliminary Engineering Report regarding wastewater pond inflow and infiltration violations. The proposed three-phase project has an estimated cost of $34,210,300. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to canvass the November 8, 2022 election results and to discuss public works matters. The meeting included a roll call, election canvassing with attached results and write-in documents, and a public works discussion. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Canvassing of November 8, 2022 election results
• Review of election results and write-in ballots
• Discussion of public works options, with determination left to Doug Tiesler and Jesse Rucktaeschel

The council certified the local general election results, confirming the election of the Mayor and two Councilmembers. The council also established a new communication protocol for the public works/street department.

• Certified and accepted general election results (5-0)
• Declared Chad Ouellette elected Mayor for a two-year term
• Declared Jim Elsing and Ann Witzel elected Councilmembers for four-year terms
• Determined all communications with the public works/street department must go through council liaison Jim Brown

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving October bills and minutes, and will discuss several items including a THC ordinance, PeopleService contract status, and a review of the 2023 fee schedule. They will also consider a fire department hire, a gambling permit for youth wrestling, and a request to close City Hall the day after Thanksgiving.

• October 2022 bills totaling $114,711.93
• Resolution 2022-09 JPA for police shared officer with Slayton
• THC ordinance discussion with sample ordinances
• PeopleService contract status/renewal
• Fee schedule review for 2023

The City Council approved a joint powers agreement for police services and hired a new firefighter. The council also authorized the sale of an aging fire pumper and approved several building permits.

• Approved Resolution 2022-09 State of MN Joint Powers Agreement with City of Fulda (5-0)
• Acknowledged termination notice from City of Slayton for shared police officer position effective 12/31/2023 (5-0)
• Approved hiring Nicholas Feit as fire fighter (5-0)
• Approved sale of Engine 802 pumper (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new pump for the treatment plant (5-0)
• Approved building permits for Hipp/Thelen, L. Carlson, R. Negrete, and T. Strenge (5-0)
• Approved raffle permit for Fulda/Murray Co. Central Youth Wrestling (5-0)
• Approved request from ISD 505 to remove trees and install a gate on Roy Avenue (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting of the City of Fulda, Minnesota, held on October 6, 2022. The only substantive agenda item is a public works discussion, with an attachment from the Public Works Supervisor. The meeting was called to order, discussed public works, and adjourned.

• Public works discussion with attachment from PW Supervisor

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss concerns about the public works department. No formal decisions or votes were made on the topics discussed, including the potential addition of a supervisory position. The mayor and one councilmember were designated to meet with department staff to further address the concerns.

• No action taken on adding a supervisory position to public works
• Mayor Ouellette and Councilmember Brown to meet with public works staff to discuss concerns

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to approve routine items, hear public comments on sidewalks, and discuss several new business items. Key decisions include whether to adopt a THC ordinance, whether to renew or exit the PeopleService contract, and approval of building permits. The council will also review department reports and a Murray County Planning Commission notice.

• Sample THC ordinance discussion
• PeopleService contract renewal (contract ends 03/01/2023)
• Building permits for Lanni Erwin, Olivia Salentiny, Tyler Paplow, Randy Donahue
• September 2022 bills totaling $228,310.37
• Murray County Planning Commission variance applications (D. Uttech, Chuck & Joan Friese)

The council approved a step grade increase for J. Mitchell effective October 10, 2022, and authorized up to $42,000 for a 2023 Tahoe police vehicle. Several other items were discussed or tabled, including a THC ordinance and PeopleService renewal, both deferred to November. Building permits for four properties were approved.

• Approved step grade increase for J. Mitchell effective October 10, 2022 (5-0)
• Authorized up to $42,000 for purchase of 2023 Tahoe police vehicle (5-0)
• Approved building permits for L. Erwin (roof), O. Salentiny (fence, patio), T. Paplow (garage), and R. Donahue (extend garage) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 2022 bills of $228,310.37 (5-0)
• Tabled PeopleService renewal to November meeting
• Discussed but deferred THC edible ordinance to November meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023 preliminary budget, with two options presented: one with a 6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and one with an 8% COLA. The meeting includes agenda approval and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Review of 2023 Preliminary Budget with 6% COLA
• Review of 2023 Preliminary Budget with 8% COLA

The Fulda City Council approved a preliminary 2023 budget with a 7% levy increase, totaling $512,924. The decision followed discussion of an 8% COLA scenario and uncertainty about insurance costs. The budget will be reviewed again in December and can be lowered.

• Approved preliminary 2023 budget with 7% levy increase, total levy $512,924 (5-0)

Work Session

The Fulda City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Fulda Trails Committee and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of Fulda Trails Committee
• Discussion of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program

The Fulda Trails Committee/SRTS held a work session to discuss possible funding sources and options for a bike/walk trail, as well as the intersection crossing on Highway 59 and Highway 62. Being a work session only, no action was taken.

• No action taken; work session only for discussion

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a snowplow purchase from Northstar Truck Sales. The agenda contains only this single item, followed by adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of snowplow purchase from Northstar Truck Sales

The Fulda City Council approved the purchase of a 2012 Freightliner snowplow from Northstar Truck and Sales in St. Cloud for $79,500. The unit was inspected and deemed solid, and comes with a 30-day warranty from the first plowable snow. The motion passed 4-0.

• Approved purchase of 2012 Freightliner snowplow from Northstar Truck and Sales for $79,500 (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will discuss the Windmill Park evacuation plan for severe weather, review the 2023 budget and infrastructure project updates, and consider a Truth in Taxation public meeting. The agenda also includes routine consent items, department reports, and building permits.

• Windmill Park evacuation plan for severe weather (Item #7)
• Truth in Taxation public meeting proposal (Item #8)
• Building permits for Lenore Wendorff and Scott Bultmann (Item #9)
• August 2022 bills totaling $134,365.46 (Consent Agenda)
• Resolution 2022-08 authorizing City Clerk J. Burchill to conduct legal business (Clerk report)

The council approved a new garbage/recycling contract with Schaap Sanitation starting October 1, 2023, including an 8% CPI increase. They also approved a temporary 6-month severe weather evacuation plan for Windmill Trailer Park using the Lighthouse as a shelter. Several other items were approved, including building permits, a bulletproof vest, and a police vehicle purchase.

• Approved new garbage/recycling contract with Schaap Sanitation (4-0)
• Approved temporary 6-month severe weather evacuation plan for Windmill Trailer Park (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 2022 bills of $135,365.46 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of three windows for police/ambulance building at $1,150 each plus $450 labor (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved purchase of additional carpet tiles for senior center at ~$200 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08 authorizing City Clerk as signer for RD Apply application (4-0)
• Approved purchase of bulletproof vest for Gass at $1,400 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Tahoe police vehicle if available (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with July bills of $169,630.28. They will also discuss several informational items and new business, such as a watershed management plan, Mediacom programming and rate changes, and a response to concerns about Highway 59 and 62. The council will consider bids for generators, a raffle permit for Murray County Pheasants Forever, and a resolution appointing election judges.

• July 2022 bills totaling $169,630.28
• Generator bids from Ron's Electric and Tyler Electric
• Resolution 2022-07 appointing election judges
• Mediacom programming changes and rate adjustments
• Building permit for Tyson Meyeraan

The Fulda City Council approved the purchase and installation of generators at City Hall/Fire Dept., Ambulance/Police, and Senior Center for $40,900 from Tyler Electric, funded by ARPA. They also approved the consent agenda, a building permit for a storage shed, an exempt gambling permit for Murray County Pheasants Forever, and Resolution 2022-07 setting election judge wages. The council reinstated B. Noerenberg to the fire department and approved cleaning air ducts and fixtures at the ambulance building.

• Approved $40,900 generator quote from Tyler Electric using ARPA funds (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 2022 bills of $169,630.28 (4-0)
• Approved building permits for T. Meyeraan (concrete driveway) and S. Klein (storage shed) (4-0)
• Approved exempt gambling permit for Murray County Pheasants Forever for Sept 17, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07 setting election judge wages at $15/hr head judge, $14/hr others (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal of resignation and reinstatement of B. Noerenberg to fire department (4-0)
• Approved Grothe Prosteam cleaning air ducts and fixtures at ambulance building (4-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of building permit for Steve Klein (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting for its regular session, covering routine approvals like June bills and minutes, plus department reports. They will consider new fire department hires and resignations, a police part-time resignation, and discuss unfinished business including a DNR fish barrier, picnic tables, and FPE breakers. New business includes building permits for an addition and a chicken permit.

• June 2022 bills totaling $240,089.44
• Approve 2 new fire hires: Aron Hulstein and Dalton Slinger; accept 2 resignations
• Police part-time resignation of Preston Olson effective May 4, 2022
• Building permits: Adam Hart addition and Jenny Winter chicken permit
• Discussion on DNR fish barrier and picnic table options

The Fulda City Council approved several items, including a $15,000 sewer camera purchase using ARPA funds, a $2,600 quote for replacing FBE breakers, and the hiring of two new fire department members. Building permits for three properties were also approved. The picnic tables item was tabled until early 2023.

• Approved $15,000 sewer camera purchase using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved $2,600 quote from Loosbrock Electric for FBE breaker replacement (5-0)
• Accepted two fire department resignations and approved hiring A. Hulstein and D. Slinger (5-0)
• Approved chicken permit for J. Winters and building permits for A. Hart and G. Hollahan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 encouraging Fulda Area Lakes Path and Safe Routes to School (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 2022 bills of $240,089.44 (5-0)
• Tabled picnic tables item until January/February 2023

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review options for increasing LMCIT bond coverage and discuss the maintenance or removal of a DNR fish barrier. The meeting also includes the approval of May 2022 bills totaling $108,266.96.

• Review of LMCIT bond coverage premiums ranging from $158 to $402
• Approval of May 2022 bills totaling $108,266.96
• Discussion regarding the maintenance or removal of a DNR fish barrier
• Fulda Lions temporary liquor license request
• Review of several building and chicken permits

The council approved amending the SEH contract to not exceed $189,000 for the preliminary engineering report (PER) on the full infrastructure project, estimated at $34,210,300. They also increased bond coverage to $100,000, approved a temporary liquor license for the Fulda Lions, and approved several building permits. The council agreed to move forward with the PER and will hold a public hearing in August.

• Approved agenda with addition of building permit (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: May bills $108,266.96, minutes (5-0)
• Increased LMCIT bond coverage to $100,000 (5-0)
• Amended SEH contract to not exceed $189,000 (5-0)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Fulda Lions June 17-18 (5-0)
• Approved building permits for VanderBeek, Witzel, Gieselman, Holtrop, Chapman, Lewis (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Decided city will move and maintain docks (no formal vote)
• Tabled picnic table purchase pending price quotes

Special Council Meeting

The special meeting included a review of the 2021 draft annual audit report. The council also addressed items regarding John Nau / Solid Rock and electrical outlet installations for the Fulda Area Community Club library.

• Review of 2021 Draft Annual Report
• Discussion regarding John Nau / Solid Rock
• Installation of 50 amp breaker, one 220 outlet, and two 110 outlets at the library

The council approved the 2021 preliminary audit with a clean opinion and voted to use an excess balance of $23,964 plus $15,736 from the General Equipment Fund for the 2023 Tax Abatement payment. They also approved adding electrical outlets to the library, paid for by the Fulda Area Community Club. No action was taken on a request to discuss building a church on a former repair shop lot.

• Approved motion to use $23,964 excess balance and $15,736 from General Equipment Fund for 2023 Tax Abatement (5-0)
• Approved 2021 preliminary audit with changes (5-0)
• Approved adding electrical outlets to library, costs covered by Fulda Area Community Club (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review routine consent agenda items, including April 2022 bills totaling $302,454.28. The meeting includes discussions on the Knorr property and emergency/disaster training for elected officials.

• Approval of April 2022 bills totaling $302,454.28
• Review of PeopleService March 2022 expenditures and maintenance
• Discussion regarding Knorr property
• Elected officials training on emergency and disasters
• Review of building permits for several residents

The Fulda City Council approved several spending measures, including up to $15,000 from Cable TV funds for grass seeding and basketball hoops at the new tennis courts, up to $6,000 from the general equipment fund for a city shop bathroom renovation, and up to $12,500 for carpet replacement at the Senior Center, Ambulance/PD meeting room, and City Clerk's office. The council also approved a letter of support for the Safe Routes to School trails project, authorized Councilmember Elsing to attend the LMC Annual Meeting, and approved building permits for six properties. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved up to $15,000 from Cable TV funds for tennis court grass seeding and basketball hoops (5-0)
• Approved up to $6,000 from general equipment fund for city shop bathroom renovation (5-0)
• Approved up to $12,500 for carpet replacement at Senior Center, Ambulance/PD meeting room, and City Clerk's office (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Safe Routes to School trails project (5-0)
• Authorized Councilmember Elsing to attend LMC Annual Meeting June 22-24 (5-0)
• Approved paying $420 of Slayton Well invoice for curb stop replacement (5-0)
• Approved building permits for D. Sanow, K. Rodas, M. Kill, P. DePover, R. Loera, and R. Williams (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April bills of $302,454.28 (4-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda Board of Appeal and Equalization convened on April 26, 2022, and adjourned without any substantive discussion or decisions. The agenda contained only the call to order and adjournment, with no appeals or other business addressed.

• Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor C. Ouellette
• Assessors present: Erik Skogquist, Chris Larson, Murray County Assessor Marcy Barritt
• Motion to adjourn at 8:57 p.m., carried 5-0

The Fulda Board of Appeal and Equalization reviewed property valuations and heard from landowners. The board approved no change for most parcels, reduced valuations for two properties, and denied a proposed reduction for one property. Assessors noted that market values may need increases of 20-30% to meet state goals.

• No change to valuation of Parcel #25-157-0060 (Buck Johlfs) (5-0)
• Reduction of Parcel #25-950-0330 (Windmill Home Rentals) from $11,200 to $9,900 (5-0)
• Reduction of Parcel #25-340-0110 (Donald Reith) from $320,600 to $269,400 (5-0)
• No change to Parcel #25-950-0280 (Windmill Home Rentals) (4-0, 1 abstention)
• No change to Parcel #25-950-0350 (Windmill Home Rentals) (5-0)
• No change to Parcel #25-950-0340 (Windmill Home Rentals) (5-0)
• No change to valuations for 9 other parcels (Madison, Smith, Ackerman, Peterson, Johnson, Ommen, Isder, Johnson) (5-0)
• Proposed reduction of Parcel #25-950-0280 from $5,600 to $1,000 died (no second)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council met to review the SEH - GO Temp Sewer Bond. The meeting included a review of Resolution 2022-05 and final numbers for the revenue bond series.

• Review of GO Temp Sewer Revenue Bond Series 2022A
• Discussion of Resolution 2022-05

The Fulda City Council approved Resolution 2022-05 for a $193,000 General Obligation Temporary Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2022A, to replace an expiring bond for emergency repairs on Baltimore Avenue. The new bond can be prepaid at any time or run for three years with interest-only payments. The vote was unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution 2022-05 for $193,000 General Obligation Temporary Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2022A (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting for its regular session, primarily handling routine business including approval of the consent agenda with March bills totaling $156,243.44 and meeting minutes. They will also receive department reports, including a well estimate, carpet quote, and police trail camera data plans, and consider new business on a mosquito control contract and a bingo application.

• March 2022 bills $156,243.44
• Estimate for Well 9 from Spartz and Sons Well Company
• Carpet quote for City Hall clerk's office and PD/Ambulance meeting room
• Reveal Trail Camera Data Plans for police
• 2022 Mosquito Control of Iowa contract

The Fulda City Council approved several actions, including digging up a sewer line on College Ave to remove a deposit causing a resident's slow drain, using ARPA funds. They also approved a $1,860 quote from Spartz Well for Well #9 repair, a data plan for compost site cameras, advertising for firefighters, the 2022 Mosquito Control of Iowa contract, and a BINGO permit for the Wood Duck Festival. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved digging up sewer line on College Ave to remove deposit, using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved $1,860 quote from Spartz Well for Well #9 repair (5-0)
• Approved ProPlan data plan for compost site cameras (5-0)
• Approved advertising for firefighters (5-0)
• Approved 2022 contract with Mosquito Control of Iowa (5-0)
• Approved BINGO permit for Fulda Community Club during Wood Duck Festival (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March bills of $156,243.44 (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a proposed increase for the Fire department contract and discuss upcoming citywide garage sales. The meeting also includes reviews of liquor licenses, building permits, and reimbursement of 2021 employee expenses.

• Proposed fire contract increase from $205 to $215
• Approval of February 2022 bills totaling $186,690.67
• Review of liquor licenses for American Legion, Antonio's, Graff's Liquor, Julie's Place, and Town & Country Golf
• Resolution 2022-04 regarding re-establishing precincts and polling places
• Spring citywide garage sales proposed for May 20 and 21

The Fulda City Council approved the consent agenda, set the spring citywide cleanup for May 24, approved liquor licenses for five establishments, re-established precinct and polling places via Resolution 2022-04, and approved a building permit for a storage shed. The council also approved a fire service fee increase to $215 per section and discontinued COVID employee sheets. The Durango vehicle decision was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 2022 bills of $186,690.67 (5-0)
• Set spring citywide cleanup for May 24 (5-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for American Legion, Antonio's, Julie's Place, Town & Country Golf, Graff's (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-04 re-establishing precincts and polling places (5-0)
• Approved building permit for Glenn Gustafson storage shed (5-0)
• Approved fire service fee increase to $215 per section (5-0)
• Discontinued employee COVID sheet requirement (5-0)
• Tabled decision on keeping or selling Durango vehicle

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review the Fulda Sanitary Survey and Resolution 2022-03 regarding ARPA. The council will also consider a $269.00 request to republish an advertisement in the Murray County Visitors Guide.

• Resolution 2022-03 regarding ARPA
• $269.00 for Wood Duck Addition ad in Murray County Visitors Guide
• Review of January 2022 bills totaling $210,462.97
• Fulda Sanitary Survey review
• Approval of January 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The Fulda City Council approved Resolution 2022-03 to elect the standard allowance for American Rescue Plan Act funds, and approved the recommended fire department officers. They also approved a step grade increase for an employee, directed county ambulance funds to the Fulda Ambulance Association, and approved advertising Wood Duck lots in the Murray County Visitors Guide. Several items were tabled, including sewer camera quotes and the Durango vehicle sale, pending more information.

• Approved Resolution 2022-03 for ARPA standard allowance (3-0)
• Approved fire department officers: Chief David Baumhoefner, 1st Asst Chief Ted Dierks, 2nd Asst Chief Brian Ackerman, Secretary Mike Milbrath (2-0, Dierks abstained)
• Approved step grade increase for J. Rucktaeschel, retroactive to Jan. 9 (3-0)
• Directed $6,013 Nobles County funds to Fulda Ambulance Association for recruitment/retention (3-0)
• Approved advertising Wood Duck lots in Murray County Visitors Guide for $269 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 2022 bills of $210,462.97 (3-0)
• Tabled sewer camera quotes ($15,900 and $12,000) until March meeting
• Tabled decision on Durango vehicle sale pending more information

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on February 2, 2022, primarily to receive an update from SEH regarding a project. No new ordinances, contracts, or budget items were decided. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• SEH update/review presented by Brent Kavitz and Doug Scott
• Motion to adjourn carried 4-0

The council reviewed the preliminary engineering report (PER) for a proposed infrastructure project to reduce inflow and infiltration at treatment ponds. Questions raised require further review before scheduling a public hearing. The project is estimated at over $32 million, with $4 million not eligible for grants. SEH will continue work on the PER and follow up with the council.

• Reviewed PER for infrastructure project; further review needed before public hearing
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with December bills of $467,263.82. They will also discuss new sanitation rates from Schaap Sanitation, a limited use permit for an entrance sign, comp time policy, annual designations, and a 2022 cost-of-living proposal.

• December 2021 bills totaling $467,263.82
• Schaap Sanitation new rates
• Limited use permit for entrance sign with MnDOT letter
• 2022 annual designations resolution
• 2022 cost of living proposal

The Fulda City Council approved a 5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2022, changes to the personnel policy on comp time (allowing up to 80 hours accrual, 40 hours consecutive use, and 40 hours rollover), and several resolutions including the 2022 Annual Designations and a limited use permit for an entrance sign. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included December 2021 bills totaling $467,263.82. No public comments were made during open forum.

• Approved 5% COLA for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved comp time policy changes: up to 80 hours accrual, 40 hours consecutive use, 40 hours rollover (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01 for 2022 Annual Designations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02 for Limited Use Permit for entrance sign (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 2021 bills of $467,263.82 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)