Fulda public meetings in 2023

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2024 budget, earned sick and safe time options, and the 2024 fee schedule. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:04 p.m. with all councilmembers present.

• 2024 Budget - initial REVISED
• 2024 Budget with Officer Training Replacement Savings
• Options for ESST accumulations
• Notice for employees
• 2024 Fee Schedule

Special Council Meeting

This was a special council meeting convened solely for the Truth in Taxation hearing. The hearing was called to order and adjourned one minute later with no discussion or action taken. The agenda contained no substantive items beyond the hearing itself.

• Truth in Taxation hearing held and adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review the final 2024 budget and the 2024 fee schedule. The meeting also includes discussions on ordinance 254 regarding sanitary system water reduction and earned sick and safe time issues.

• Approval of November bills totaling $217,061.64
• Discussion of final 2024 budget
• Review of 2024 fee schedule
• Unfinished business regarding Ordinance 254 (Reduction of Clear Water in Sanitary System)
• Tobacco license applications for Casey's, Graff's, and Maynard's

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss fire-related items, including an agreement and a previous invoice, as well as quotes for a fire truck pumper. The meeting was brief and focused on these two agenda items before adjourning.

• Discussion of fire equipment agreement (attachment: doc20231117122504.pdf)
• Review of previous invoice (attachment: doc20231117122525.pdf)
• Consideration of fire truck pumper quotes

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to consider a consumption and display permit for SHE-BREWS and to discuss the status/renewal of a people service contract. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:34 p.m. with all five councilmembers voting in favor of adjournment.

• Consideration of SHE-BREWS consumption and display permit application
• Discussion of people service contract status and renewal

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will discuss and potentially act on an ordinance to reduce clear water in the sanitary sewer system, which would prohibit sump pump discharges. They will also review a contract renewal with PeopleService, consider special assessments, and discuss implementing earned sick and safe time starting January 1, 2024. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items, department reports, and several other administrative items.

• Ordinance No. 238: Reduction of clear water in sanitary system (sump pump discharge prohibition)
• PeopleService contract status/renewal
• 2023 Special Assessments
• Earned Sick and Safe Time policy effective January 1, 2024
• Nuvei online utility payment platform agreement

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to interview three candidates for a council appointment. The council interviewed Greg Ommen, Jasmine Bray, and Tyson Meyeraan, and a resolution for the appointment was attached to the agenda. The meeting adjourned after the interviews, with no vote on the appointment recorded in the agenda.

• Interviews for council appointment: Greg Ommen, Jasmine Bray, Tyson Meyeraan
• Resolution 2023-04 Council Appointment attached

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance aimed at reducing clear water in the sanitary sewer system, address a council vacancy, and discuss a contract status/renewal with PeopleService. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving bills and minutes, and receiving department reports.

• Ordinance No. 238: Reduction of clear water in sanitary sewer
• Council vacancy discussion
• PeopleService contract status/renewal
• Lead Service Line Inventory Requirement
• Building permit for Chelsea Hein deck

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2024 preliminary budget, considering two versions with 4% and 5% cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). No final decision was made; the item was only discussed before adjournment.

• 2024 Preliminary Budget with 4% COLA
• 2024 Preliminary Budget with 5% COLA

The council approved the proposed 2024 budget with a levy increase not to exceed 8%. The preliminary budget includes a 10% estimated increase for health insurance and a 5% COLA.

• Approved proposed 2024 budget, not to exceed 8% levy increase (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will discuss a proposed police service agreement with Murray County, respond to an MPCA notice of violations, and consider an ordinance to reduce clear water in the sanitary sewer system. The council will also declare a vacancy following Councilmember J. Elsing's resignation and set a Truth in Taxation public meeting.

• Proposed Police Service Agreement with Murray County (draft)
• MPCA response to notice of violations
• Ordinance to reduce clear water in sanitary sewer
• Resolution 2023-03 declaring a vacancy (J. Elsing resignation)
• August 2023 bills totaling $112,631.94

The council accepted the resignation of Jim Elsing and declared a vacancy. Other actions included approving a police coverage agreement for the Murray County Commissioners and authorizing a $10,000 age-friendly community grant application.

• Approved Resolution 2023-03 accepting Jim Elsing's resignation (5-0)
• Approved draft police coverage agreement to proceed to Murray County Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved pursuing $10,000 age-friendly community grant (5-0)
• Approved $625 quote for lift station inspection (5-0)
• Approved $1,200 for dirt to fix water flow behind ambulance/PD building (5-0)
• Ordered old feed mill to be cleaned and locked by November 30 (5-0)
• Set Truth in Taxation public meeting for December 4 at 6:30 pm (5-0)
• Approved building permits for B. Christians, D. Tielser, J. Elsing, L. Lawler, T. Lang, and T. Larson (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance on reducing clear water in the sanitary system, discuss joining the Coalition of Greater MN Cities (with estimated 2024 dues of about $872), and handle routine business including consent agenda items, cash balances, and department reports. The agenda includes a notice of violation from the MPCA and quotes for well work, but no final decisions are listed beyond the ordinance and membership discussion.

• Ordinance on reduction of clear water in sanitary system
• Coalition of Greater MN Cities membership with estimated 2024 dues of $872
• July 2023 bills totaling $123,881.49
• MPCA Notice of Violation (attachment)
• Quotes from Spartz and Sons Well Company (2 estimates)

The City Council approved sewer line repairs on College Ave and a yearly generator service contract. The Fire Department was awarded a FEMA grant for a new pumper truck, and the council deferred a decision on water/sewer line elimination at trailer courts.

• Approved sewer repairs on College Ave via Spartz for $8,300 labor and estimated $1,800 materials (5-0)
• Approved Tyler Electric generator service agreement for $385/year (5-0)
• Approved July 2023 bills totaling $123,881.49 (5-0)
• Deferred elimination of water/sewer lines at trailer courts
• Authorized purchase of washer/dryer extractor for Fire Department
• Tabled ordinance on reduction of clear water in sanitary system for further revisions

Work Session

The council reviewed an ordinance template regarding the reduction of clear water in the sanitary sewer system. A draft will be included in the August council agenda for approval to be sent to the city attorney. No action was taken during this work session.

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving June bills of $155,216.42 and minutes, plus receiving department reports. They will also consider an ordinance on reducing clear water in the sanitary system, a SWIF request, and several building permits. A fire chief resignation and a grant for a washer/dryer are noted.

• Ordinance No. 238 on reduction of clear water in sanitary system
• June 2023 bills totaling $155,216.42
• SWIF request for FY2024
• Building permits: new home (Apolonio Leiva), garage/driveway (Kade Clarke), chicken permit (Terri Paine), and others
• Fire department resignation of Ted VandenBosch

The City Council approved a zoning change for a former trailer park from Residential-Mobile to Commercial. The council also approved several building permits and a gambling application for Pheasants Forever.

• Rezoned former trailer park from Residential-Mobile to Commercial (4-0)
• Approved July 2023 bills totaling $155,216.42 (4-0)
• Approved building permits for A. Taarud, K. Beek, T. Paplow, W. Kremer, St. Paul's Lutheran Church parsonage, A. Levia, and T. Paine (5-0)
• Approved Pheasants Forever gambling application for September 9 (5-0)
• Approved City Clerk attendance at MCFOA Region V training (4-0)
• Acknowledged resignation of Ted VandenBosch from fire department (4-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider an ordinance to reduce clear water in the sanitary system, a bonding application, and several other items. The agenda also includes routine approvals, department reports, and a presentation from the Murray County EDA.

• Ordinance No. 238 on reduction of clear water in sanitary system
• Resolution 2023-02 MMB bonding application
• 2024-2025 assessor contract
• Juneteenth holiday and personnel policy revision
• Building permits for 9 projects including Seven Mile Park picnic shelter

The City Council approved several administrative items, including a bonding application and a new assessor contract. The council also updated personnel policies to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday and approved multiple building permits.

• Approved Resolution 2023-02 Bonding Application (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 assessor contract with Erik Skogquist (5-0)
• Added Juneteenth (June 19) as a paid holiday for city staff (5-0)
• Approved $157,378.13 in May 2023 bills (5-0)
• Increased part-time festival officer shift wage from $125 to $140 (5-0)
• Approved building permits for nine residential and park projects (5-0)
• Approved Wood Duck Festival applications for FACC and Fulda Lions (5-0)
• Approved switching electric billings for the Depot and Heritage Society effective July 1 (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to review and consider approval of the 2022 draft audit report, presented by CPA Katie Jacobson. The meeting was otherwise limited to this single agenda item before adjournment.

• Review of 2022 Draft Audit Report (DRAFT_Fulda_Annual_Report_12-31-22.pdf)

The Council reviewed the 2022 audit, which received a clean opinion despite a $12,367 deficiency in the required minimum fund balance. The Council voted to approve the preliminary audit and send it to the state.

• Approved 2022 preliminary audit as presented (4-0)

Special Council Meeting

The council approved a variance request to allow Pearson to sell the north 25 feet of their lot to Kremer for a garage expansion. The decision follows a review by the zoning board.

• Approved land split variance for Pearson/Kremer (5-0)

Work Session

The council held a work session to discuss the possible adoption of a clear water reduction ordinance. Members reviewed home inspection forms and discussed the identification of inflow and infiltration (I & I) in the sanitary system. No formal action was taken during this session.

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council approved several building permits and authorized $154,701.37 in bills for April 2023. The council also approved a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer and authorized the transfer of 2022 equipment expenses from general funds.

• Approved April 2023 bills totaling $154,701.37 (3-0)
• Approved building permits for G. Hulstein, J. Blesi, T. Salentiny, V. Canfield, and H. Leibowitz (3-0)
• Approved National Day of Prayer Proclamation for May 4, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved moving 2022 expenses for PD/Amb garage door openers ($2,165) and windows ($3,452.67) from general equipment funds (3-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of H. Leibowitz deck permit (3-0)
• Approved April 3 regular meeting minutes, April 25 special meeting minutes (USDA grant/Ordinance 253), and April 25 Board of Review minutes (3-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss a USDA/RD Community Facilities Grant for a plow truck and Ordinance 253 regarding solar energy systems. The agenda lists these two items for decision or discussion. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. and adjourned at 6:36 p.m. with a 4-0 vote.

• USDA / RD Community Facilities Grant for a Plow Truck
• Ordinance 253 - Solar Energy Systems

The council approved Ordinance 253 regarding solar energy systems. The meeting also served as an information session regarding a USDA/RD Community Facilities Grant application for a snow plow truck.

• Approved Ordinance 253 - Solar Energy Systems (4-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council met in special session primarily to convene the Board of Appeal and Equalization, where residents could discuss their 2024 property assessments with the city assessor before the meeting. The agenda included no other substantive business, and the council adjourned after the session. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions or proposals beyond the assessment discussion.

• Board of Appeal and Equalization held for 2024 assessments
• Assessor Erik Skogquist available 1-5 p.m. before the 7 p.m. meeting
• Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. with unanimous vote (4-0)

The Council reviewed property valuations with assessors and homeowners. They decided to maintain valuations for some parcels, refer others to the County Board, and reduce the valuations of two specific properties.

• No change in valuations for parcels #25-036-0040, #25-157-0050, and #25-230-0080 (4-0)
• No change in valuations but referred to County Board for parcels #25-310-0790, #25-180-0010, and #25-300-0490 (4-0)
• Reduced valuation of parcel #25-110-0070 from $256,600 to $207,500 (4-0)
• Reduced valuation of parcel #25-310-0730 from $177,500 to $164,900 (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council approved several equipment purchases, including turnout gear for firefighters and a new copier. The council also hired a new firefighter and approved a building permit for a chicken coop. No action was taken on proposed street department heater replacements or plow edge repairs.

• Approved March 2023 bills totaling $142,227.02 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new copier from CB Business (5-0)
• Approved AT Group as agent of record and added COBRA administration (5-0)
• Approved hiring Josh Boomgaarden as firefighter (5-0)
• Approved purchase of turnout gear for 4 firefighters and 3 pairs of boots from Jefferson Fire and Safety (5-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign letter for washer purchase if grant is awarded (5-0)
• Approved chicken permit for H. Mazariego (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, department reports, and several action items. Key business includes a proposed ordinance to reduce clear water in the sanitary system, a revision to personnel policies on expense reimbursement, and a liquor license decision. The meeting also includes routine approvals of bills and minutes, plus informational items on cash balances and a Mediacom rate adjustment.

• Ordinance 238 - Reduction of clear water in sanitary system
• Personnel policies revision - reimbursement for expenses
• Liquor licenses
• February 2023 bills $171,409.60
• Mediacom rate adjustment

The City Council approved several liquor licenses and updated the personnel policy regarding mileage reimbursement. An ordinance to audit sanitary sewer water discharge was tabled for further research.

• Approved February 2023 bills totaling $171,409.60 (3-0)
• Approved personnel policy revision: mileage not paid for personal vehicles if city vehicle is available (3-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Graff's Liquor, Julie's Place, American Legion, Antonio's and T & C Golf (3-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 238 regarding reduction of clear water in sanitary system

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a rezoning request for Windmill Mobile Homes from Mobile-Residential to Business, which would allow removal of mobile homes and installation of storage units. The council will also consider two ordinance amendments and a revised zoning map.

• Rezone Windmill Mobile Homes from Mobile-Residential to Business for storage units
• Ordinance 251: amend Chapters 151.28 & 151.31
• Ordinance 252: amend Chapter 150.27 (fence regulations)
• Revised zoning map review

The council approved rezoning the Windmill Trailer Park from Residential-Mobile to Business to allow for storage units once the site is vacant. Two ordinances and a revised zoning map were also approved. The council set an hourly pay rate for the zoning board.

• Approved rezoning Windmill Trailer Park from residential-mobile to business (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 251 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 252 with 'brick' stricken from the revised ordinance (5-0)
• Approved revised zoning map (5-0)
• Approved $10 per hour pay rate for the zoning board (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to approve the agenda, consent agenda, and routine reports. They will discuss a public hearing for a rezone from Mobile Home Residential to Business, along with Ordinance 251 and 252 amendments and a revised zoning map. The council will also consider a $269 ad for Wood Duck Addition lots and a proposal for a Wood Duck lot.

• Public hearing (date TBD) on rezone from Mobile Home Residential to Business
• Ordinance 251 amending chapters 151.28 & 151.31
• Ordinance 252 amending chapter 150.27
• Murray County Visitors Guide ad for Wood Duck Addition lots at $269.00
• January 2023 bills totaling $292,928.48

The Council approved the sale of a city lot for $15,000 and confirmed the appointment of fire department officers. They also authorized the sale of a plow truck via online auction and approved a partial pension increase for the Fire Relief Association.

• Approved sale of Lot 5, Block 2, Wood Duck Addition to Apolonio Leiva for $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved fire officer recommendations: D. Baumhoefner (Chief), T. Dierks (1st Asst.), B. Ackerman (2nd Asst.), M. Milbrath (Secretary) (4-0)
• Approved selling plow truck via GovDeals.com with a $10,000 reserve
• Approved $250 increase for 2023 fire pension to a total of $1,750 (5-0)
• Approved gambling permit application for fire relief association raffle (5-0)
• Approved City Clerk attendance at MCFOA conference and LMC workshop (5-0)
• Approved January 2023 bills totaling $292,928.48 (5-0)
• Tabled new copier purchase pending second quote

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving the December 2022 bills of $272,568.38 and minutes from prior meetings. They will also consider a Bluepeak rate adjustment, adopt the 2023 fee schedule via Ordinance 250, renew the local pound agreement with Murray County at $1,000 per month, and issue a bingo permit to Fulda Ambulance for February 11.

• Approve December 2022 bills totaling $272,568.38
• Adopt 2023 Fee Schedule via Ordinance 250
• Bluepeak rate adjustment discussion
• Local pound agreement with Murray County at $1,000/month
• Bingo permit for Fulda Ambulance on Feb 11

The City Council approved the 2023 Fee Schedule and a local pound agreement with Murray County. The council also authorized payments to the Heritage Society and the Fulda Community Ambulance Association.

• Approved December 2022 bills totaling $272,568.38
• Approved Ordinance 250 (2023 Fee Schedule) with fire call wording change (5-0)
• Approved Local Pound Agreement with Murray County (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 reimbursement to the Heritage Society (5-0)
• Approved $6,013 from Nobles County Commissioners for Fulda Community Ambulance Association (5-0)
• Approved Bingo permit application for Fulda Community Ambulance Association (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 Annual Designations (5-0)
• Approved Legal Service Agreement for the PER project (5-0)