Fulda public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council will consider setting the 2025 budget at a 6.31% increase, down from the preliminary 10% cap. They will also vote on adopting the 2025 fee schedule via Ordinance 256. Other items include purchasing fire department pagers using a $1,780 donation and Public Safety Aid, a $400 sanitary sewer reimbursement, and amending Ordinance 254.
- 2025 budget set at 6.31% increase (down from preliminary 10%)
- Ordinance 256 adopting 2025 fee schedule
- Fire department pagers purchase using $1,780 from Nobles Coop Electric and Public Safety Aid funds
- Sanitary sewer reimbursement request of $400 and amendment to Ordinance 254 via Ordinance 257
- Garage door openers for city shop
The Fulda City Council approved a 2025 budget with a property tax levy increase of 7.51%, down from an initial 10% cap after insurance adjustments and other changes. The council also approved the 2025 fee schedule, including higher ambulance fees and liquor license costs, and authorized purchases of garage door openers and fire department pagers.
- Approved 2025 budget with levy set at 7.51% (5-0)
- Approved 2025 fee schedule, including ambulance fee of $850/run and $500 on-sale liquor licenses (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 256 for 2025 Fee Schedule (5-0)
- Approved purchase of two garage door openers for city shop (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 20 Minitor VII pagers from Alpha Wireless, using $1,780 NCE grant and public safety aid funds (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 257 amending Ordinance 254 on sanitary sewer clear water and lateral responsibility (5-0)
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on December 3, 2024. The only agenda item was a listing for Bollig Engineering, but no discussion or decision is recorded; the meeting was called to order and immediately adjourned.
- No substantive items; agenda consisted only of a Bollig Engineering item and adjournment.
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda Special Council Meeting convened solely for a Truth in Taxation hearing. The meeting was called to order, then adjourned after 10 minutes with no additional discussion or action recorded in the agenda.
- Truth in Taxation public hearing (no details provided)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss a Joint Powers Agreement regarding Murray County cannabis regulations and review the 2024 fee schedule. The body will also consider tobacco licenses and a clarification to Ordinance 254.
- Payment of November 2024 bills totaling $346,314.76
- Review of the 2024 Fee schedule
- Joint Powers Agreement for Murray County cannabis regulations
- Tobacco license applications for Casey's, Graff's Liquor, and Maynard's
- Ordinance 254 regarding reduction of clear water in sanitary system
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss several administrative items. Key topics included a task order from Bollig Engineering, a gambling permit application, storage options, and a custodian position. The council also reviewed payoff options for the 2022 Temp GO Bond, with a November 2024 payoff saving $2,034.11 in interest compared to an April 2025 payoff.
- Review of Bollig Engineering Task Order No. 1 for unspecified services
- Town & County Gambling Permit application discussed
- Storage options/purchase considered
- Custodian position discussed
- 2022 Temp GO Bond payoff: $193,967.04 by Nov 29, 2024, or $196,001.15 by Apr 1, 2025, with $2,034.11 interest savings for early payoff
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a counteroffer for Wood Duck Lots 10 & 11, canvass the general election results, consider a custodian position, and discuss cannabis ordinances.
- Counteroffer from Erik & Shelby Jass for Wood Duck Addition Lots 10 & 11
- Discussion of tile line parcel 25-026-0270
- Canvassing of general election results with abstract of votes
- Consideration of custodian position
- Discussion of cannabis ordinance with sample ordinance attachment
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss a streetscape concept plan, including a parcel purchase for a pocket park and SCDP application funds. The body will also review the 2024 fee schedule, cannabis ordinances, and tax assessments.
- Streetscape concept plan, budget approval, and pocket park parcel purchase
- October 2024 bills totaling $208,431.03
- Tornado siren at 7 Mile Park costing $3,101.55
- Review of 2024 fee schedule and 2024 tax assessments
- Discussion of cannabis sample ordinance
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting addressed two items: the sale of a plow truck and a review of health insurance options with attached comparison rates. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting adjourned after discussion.
- Sale of plow truck (no sale price or terms provided)
- Review of health insurance with attached comparison rates and MN PEIP 2025 info
Regular City Council Meeting
The council will discuss and possibly approve the Small Cities Development Program action plan, preliminary budgets, and a slum and blight resolution for Streetscapes. Other items include a liquor license application for Julie's Place (The Duck Pond), fire department personnel changes (recommended hiring of Philip Duerr and resignation of Shawn Ethridge), and a building permit for a driveway addition. The consent agenda includes September meeting minutes and bills totaling $317,040.67.
- Small Cities Development Program action plan, preliminary budgets (with/without rental), conflict of interest, and citizen participation plan
- Resolution 2024-02 declaring slum and blight for Streetscapes area
- Liquor license application for Julie's Place (The Duck Pond)
- Fire department: recommend hiring Philip Duerr; resignation of Shawn Ethridge effective 10/01/2024
- Building permit for Mark Bartosh driveway addition
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting covers four main items: prepayment for a Rosenbauer fire truck chassis, purchase of a plow truck from Boyer Trucks, allocation of ARPA funds based on a wish list, and a streetscape planning proposal from SEH. The council may vote on these items during the meeting.
- Prepayment for Rosenbauer fire truck chassis (invoice attached)
- Purchase of plow truck from Boyer Trucks
- ARPA fund allocation per wish list
- SEH streetscape planning proposal
- Motion to adjourn passed 5-0
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council is discussing an agreement with SEH for streetscape planning services, authorizing the purchase of a new snow blower for $3,000, considering the use of ARPA funds for a snow plow from Glencoe Auction, and reviewing the preliminary 2025 budget.
- SEH agreement for streetscape grant planning services
- Purchase of snow blower from C&B for $3,000
- Use of ARPA funds for snow plow from Glencoe Auction
- Preliminary 2025 budget review
Regular City Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council will consider consent agenda items including August bills of $142,035.74, receive a presentation from the Fulda Area Lakes Association, and discuss unfinished business on ARPA fund requests and hydrant painting. Under new business, council will review building permits for three properties. Department reports include a 2025 budget update, FEMA matters, and a police radar unit needing replacement due to failed certification.
- Consent agenda: August bills totaling $142,035.74 and August 5 meeting minutes
- Unfinished business: ARPA fund requests (attachments provided)
- Unfinished business: hydrant painting
- Police report: radar unit in Lexie’s vehicle failed recertification; replacement quote attached (Stalker radar)
- New business: building permits for Arland Moger, Eldon Getting (addition, deck, garage, driveway), and Delano Dorpinghaus (driveway, concrete pad)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing quotes for new ambulance pagers and a proposed hourly rate increase for mutual aid firefighters. The body is also discussing ARPA funds, building permits, and the upcoming fall citywide cleanup.
- Ambulance pager purchase quotes: Alpha Wireless ($11,280) and Two Way Solutions ($12,624)
- Proposed increase of additional firefighter hourly rate from $17.50 to $25.00
- July 2024 bills totaling $135,682.04
- Fall citywide cleanup scheduled for September 17 (appliances) and September 18 (all other)
- Building permits for Elden Getting, Lee Meinders, Valerie Chapman, and Vicki Canfield
Special Council Meeting
The council met to review development services information presented by Jessica Foley from Developmental Services Inc. The presentation included SCDP program documents, grant application timelines, and Section 8 income limits.
- SCDP Program Package and grant application timeline
- Section 8 income limits and fair market rents
- Grant Application Service Agreement
Regular City Council Meeting
The council will consider June 2024 bills totaling $203,065.68 and several building permits. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Small Cities Development Program and equipment quotes for fire and police departments.
- Approval of June 2024 bills totaling $203,065.68
- Building permit reviews for a deck replacement, kennel, and driveway
- Information on the Small Cities Development Program
- Quotes for police/ambulance furnace and air units
- Wildland boot quote for the fire department
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to address employment versus contract for people services. The provided record contains no details on the discussion or decisions made for this item. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm.
- Discussion of employment versus contract for people services
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on June 5, 2024, to consider staffing for the city's public works department. The agenda listed one item regarding the hiring of a Public Works II Supervisor. The council adjourned at 6:14 p.m. after reviewing the position.
- Agenda item on hiring a Public Works II supervisor
- Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor C. Ouellette
- Adjournment motion carried with a 5-0 vote
- City Clerk J. Burchill attended as staff
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review an architect proposal regarding the expansion of City Hall and the Fire Station. The agenda also includes reviewing May 2024 bills totaling $152,147.88 and discussing new city policies.
- SEH Architect proposal for City Hall and Fire Station expansion
- May 2024 bills totaling $152,147.88
- Temporary on-sale liquor license for Fulda Lions Club
- New nondiscrimination and language access policies
- Building permits for sheds and a T & C Golf addition
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to conduct interviews for public works positions. Three interviews were scheduled at 5:00, 5:15, and 5:30 pm, and the meeting adjourned at 5:44 pm. No decisions or discussions beyond the interviews are recorded on the agenda.
- Three public works interviews scheduled at 5:00, 5:15, and 5:30 pm
- Meeting adjourned at 5:44 pm
- All five council members voted to adjourn
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Public Works II position. Two interviews were scheduled, and the meeting adjourned after the interviews were completed.
- Two interviews for Public Works II position
- Meeting adjourned at 5:42 pm
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation from Red Rock Rural Water and to consider a building permit for a fence. The meeting included discussion of these two items before adjourning. No votes were taken on the agenda items themselves, only on adjournment.
- Red Rock Rural Water presentation by Dominic Jones
- Building permit for Christina Keovilay - fence
- Meeting adjourned at 6:16 pm with 4-0 vote
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting primarily to review the 2023 audit. No decisions or votes were taken on the audit itself. The meeting was adjourned after the review.
- 2023 audit review
Regular City Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes April bills of $120,415.04 and several meeting minutes. Under new business, the council will review building permits for a fence, covered porch, addition, and shed. They will also discuss fire hydrant painting, receive a report from a Murray County Commissioner, and address public works staffing vacancies.
- Consent agenda: April 2024 bills $120,415.04
- Building permits: Christina Keovilay (fence), Jim & Sue Beeck (covered porch), Leslie Speckmieir (addition), Mark Bartosh (shed)
- Fire hydrant painting discussion
- Public works supervisor and Public Works II positions open
- Incident command training notice
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a building permit for Terry Nelson, a land split request from Fulda Schools to Jerry and Cindy Steiner, a National Day of Prayer proclamation, and public works job descriptions. The meeting also includes discussion of rural water matters.
- Building permit for Terry Nelson (garage)
- Land split request: Fulda Schools to Jerry/Cindy Steiner
- National Day of Prayer proclamation
- Part-time weekend/treatment plant job description
- Public Works II and Public Works Supervisor job descriptions
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting was held solely for the Board of Appeal and Equalization, a property tax appeal process. The council heard from assessors and others present, then adjourned without taking any other action.
- Board of Appeal and Equalization hearing
- Attendees included County Assessor Chad Benda and local assessors
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting was postponed because a quorum was not met. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 30 at 5:00 pm. The agenda includes a building permit for Terry Nelson, a land split request from the Fulda School District, and a National Day of Prayer proclamation.
- Building permit: Terry Nelson - garage
- Land split: Fulda School District to sell W1/2 Lot 4 of Pluts Addition to Jerry/Cindy Steiner
- Proclamation: May 2, 2024 National Day of Prayer
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not met; only Mayor Ouellette and Councilor Dierks were present. The meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, April 26th at 7:45 am. The agenda items, including a building permit for Terry Nelson and a National Day of Prayer proclamation, will be taken up at the rescheduled meeting.
- Building permit application by Terry Nelson for a garage
- Proclamation for the May 2, 2024 National Day of Prayer
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting was postponed due to severe weather. It is rescheduled for April 16 (building permits and Day of Prayer) and April 30 (public works and rural water). The agenda includes building permits, a proclamation, public works job descriptions, and rural water.
- Building permit for Terry Nelson - garage
- National Day of Prayer proclamation
- Part-time weekend/treatment plant job description
- Public Works II and Public Works Supervisor job descriptions
- Rural water discussion
Regular City Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council will vote on the consent agenda, including March bills of $124,490.79, and discuss several new business items. These include a potential ambulance billing contract, the Fire Relief Association, and a city-wide cleanup scheduled for May 21-22. The council will also review building permits for four local projects and a letter from Murray County Environmental Services.
- Approve March 2024 bills totaling $124,490.79
- Consider ambulance billing contract (attachment provided)
- Discuss Fire Relief Association
- City-wide cleanup: appliances May 21, misc May 22
- Building permits: Paplow deck/driveway, Ryan concrete pad/pergola, Fulda Lumber concrete, Nelson garage
Regular City Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council is meeting to discuss a workforce housing development program grant, along with routine items like bills, permits, and licenses. They will also hear department reports and consider several quotes for equipment and repairs.
- Workforce Housing Development Program grant application with SW MN Housing Partnership
- February 2024 bills totaling $204,669.24
- Taser quotes (3) for police department
- Bingo permit application from Fulda Area Community Club
- Liquor license renewals for Julie's Place, Antonio's, American Legion, Town & Country, Graff's Liquor
Regular City Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving January bills of $264,529.18 and meeting minutes, plus receiving department reports. They will also consider new business items such as a mosquito control contract, a town and county gambling permit, a fire department washer/dryer extractor, a fire relief association raffle, and a building permit for a deck repair.
- January 2024 bills totaling $264,529.18
- Fire department officer recommendations: Chief David Baumhoefner, 1st Asst Chief Ted Dierks, 2nd Asst Chief Brian Ackerman, Secretary Mike Milbrath
- Turnout gear request with quote from Boomgaarden
- Town & County gambling permit application
- Building permit for Joe Grandgeorge - deck repair/replace
Special Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to review the current Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) policy against an option that would not frontload 80 hours for employees at or near maximum accrual, instead allowing accumulation over 18 pay periods up to 48 hours. No formal action was taken on the policy; the meeting adjourned after discussion.
- Reviewed personnel policy revision to Section 8 (sick time)
- Discussed ESST option: no frontloading 80 hours, allow accumulation over 18 pay periods to 48 hours
Regular City Council Meeting
The Fulda City Council is meeting to approve routine items, hear department reports, and act on several policy and financial matters. Key decisions include a proposed 2024 fee schedule, a personnel policy change on sick time, and a cost-of-living adjustment proposal. The council will also consider a rate adjustment from Bluepeak and annual designations.
- December 2023 bills totaling $275,249.75
- 2024 Fee Schedule (Ordinance 255)
- Personnel Policy Section 8 - Sick Time
- 2024 Cost of Living proposal
- Bluepeak rate adjustment