Fulda public meetings in 2025

Special Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss a rezoning request for a worship center and a Small Cities Development Grant agreement. Members will review a 2025 budget revision and the 2026 budget levy. The meeting also includes discussions on street equipment financing and fire/ambulance township rates.

• Request to rezone 5.69 acres from agricultural to residential for a worship center
• Proposed 2025 budget revision to move $10,000 from police new hire funds to the General Fund
• 2026 budget levy set at $550,875 for General fund and $66,000 for Library (8.53% increase)
• Small Cities Development Grant agreement (CDAP-24-0035-O-FY25-GCA)
• Fire/Ambulance township rates of $250 per section for Fire and $50 per section for Ambulance

The council approved several items, including rezoning 6.59 acres to residential, a Small Cities Development grant, and a purchase of a Kabota skid loader for $72749. It also voted to keep $10,000 for a police hire in the general fund and adopted the 2026 budget with a 7.5% levy increase totaling $611,050. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 6.59 acres from agricultural to residential (5-0)
• Approved Small Cities Development grant agreement (motion carried)
• Approved not transferring $10,000 for police new hire, moving it to General Fund (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Kabota skid loader for $72749 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 budget with 7.5% increase: General Levy $545,050, Library Levy $66,000, total $611,050 (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider a budget amendment to move $36,448 from Capital Outlay to Tax Abatement and review the 2026 Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, department reports, and a special meeting scheduled for December 15.

• Approve 2025 budget change moving $36,448 to Tax Abatement 2018A
• Review 2026 Fee Schedule
• Approve November 2025 bills totaling $466,108.70
• Approve 2 ice rescue suits using $250 donation and Public Safety Funds
• Approve liquor license for 507 Burger and Pizza Co

The Fulda City Council approved a $365,075.74 contractor payment for the CSAH 2 Infrastructure Improvements Project, along with several other purchases and licenses. The council also approved a budget change, a new life insurance policy, and various equipment purchases, all in a single meeting.

• Approved contractor pay application #1 for CSAH 2 project, $365,075.74 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a new jetter for $88,000 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 budget change moving $36,448 to Tax Abatement 2018A (5-0)
• Approved new life insurance policy at $20,000 per full-time employee (5-0)
• Approved ambulance purchases (toughbook, stethoscopes, cabinets) using EMS emergency funds (4-0, Dierks abstained)
• Approved fire water rescue suits from Alex Air for $1,900 (5-0)
• Approved tobacco licenses for Graff's Liquor, Casey's, Maynard's, West Coast Vibes (5-0)
• Approved new liquor license for 507 Burger and Pizza Co, prorated $175.00 (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting on December 1, 2025, but adjourned after one minute. No motions, ordinances, or contracts were considered. The agenda noted the current 2026 levy of $616,875 (city $550,875, library $66,000) at an 8.53% rate.

• Current 2026 levy: $616,875 total ($550,875 city, $66,000 library) at 8.53%

Council members moved to adjourn the special meeting; the motion was carried with five ayes and zero nays. A hearing on the proposed 2026 tax levy of $616,875, an 8.53% increase, was held with no public comments. No decision on the levy was recorded.

• Adjourned special council meeting (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council met to discuss a broadband line extension program and 2026 health and dental insurance options. The meeting also addressed a building permit and EMS emergency aid.

• Broadband line extension program presentation by Finley Engineering
• Building permit for Barbara Fear regarding a shed
• 2026 health and dental insurance compensation and AFLAC options
• EMS emergency aid

The council voted unanimously to change the city’s health insurance provider to Blue Cross starting Jan. 1, 2026. It also approved a letter of support for a broadband grant, a building permit for B. Fear‑shed, and a $500 pay increase for ambulance officers for 2025.

• Approved letter of support for MN DEED broadband grant (4‑0‑0)
• Approved building permit for B. Fear‑shed (motion carried)
• Changed city health insurance to Blue Cross effective Jan. 1 2026 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved $500 additional pay for ambulance officers for 2025 (4‑0‑0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider Resolution 2025-15, which authorizes the issuance, sale and delivery of a $2,1000,000 GO Utility Rev Bond Series 2025B. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025 fee schedule, discussion of 2025 special assessments, and approval of several building permits for sheds, a deck, and a fence. Additional items cover fire hall project funding and ambulance budget updates.

• Resolution 2025-15 authorizing issuance of $2,1000,000 GO Utility Rev Bond Series 2025B
• Review and possible update of the 2025 fee schedule
• Presentation of 2025 special assessments
• Approval of building permits for sheds (Bruce Beeck, Jim & Sue Beeck), a deck and shed (Sharlotte Jass), a shed with concrete pad (Steven Verdugt), and a fence (Travis Kramer)
• Fire Hall Project Funding attachment

The council authorized a $2,100,000 utility bond to fund the CSAH2 loan and approved the purchase of a 2007 jetter for $44,500. It also changed city savings accounts to money‑market accounts, removed a former signer, and raised ambulance on‑call and call‑out pay rates. Additional approvals included a youth‑wrestling raffle gambling application, special assessments, and several building permits.

• Approved Resolution 2025-15 authorizing $2,100,000 utility bond (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2007 jetter for $44,500 (5-0)
• Approved change of savings accounts to money‑market and removal of P. Kenney (5-0)
• Approved increase of ambulance on‑call pay to $3.75/hr and call‑out pay to $17.66 (motion carried; two abstentions)
• Approved gambling application for Fulda‑Murray County Central Youth Wrestling raffle (5-0)
• Approved special assessments 2025 (5-0)
• Approved building permits for sheds, fence, and deck (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The special council meeting on October 22, 2025 will include an infrastructure presentation by the House of Representatives Bus Tour Committee. The presentation will be accompanied by a bonding tour slideshow attachment. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Infrastructure presentation by House of Representatives Bus Tour Committee
• Bonding tour slideshow attachment (25-10-21_Fulda_Bonding_Tour_Slidesh ow.pptx)

The meeting featured a welcome by Mayor Brown, a presentation on infrastructure needs by Bollig Engineering, and introductions of staff and council members. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The council adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Special Council Meeting

The Council held a special meeting to review options regarding diesel equipment. The record includes costs for a new diesel unit, repairs to existing equipment, and a surplus auction reserve.

• New diesel equipment cost: $130,000
• Repair costs for existing equipment: $50,000
• 2007 Diesel: $60,000
• Surplus auction reserve: $65,000

The council adjourned the special meeting at 8:31 am after a motion carried 4‑0. A motion to purchase a 2007 diesel jetter for $60,000 was moved but failed because no second was received. Public Works staff will keep looking for repair options and other jetters and report back at the November 3 meeting.

• Adjourn meeting at 8:31 am (motion carried 4‑0)
• Purchase 2007 diesel jetter for $60,000 motion failed (no second)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider several new‑business items, including a request to move a cannon, a land‑split proposal for the Baerenwald area, and a municipal tort‑liability waiver. The council will also assess the proposed 2026‑2027 contract and review building permit applications for a concrete project and a shed. Items on the consent agenda will be approved by a single motion unless a member requests separate discussion. The meeting will end with an adjournment.

• Assessing Contract 2026‑2027 (review of upcoming contract)
• Municipal Tort Liability waiver (Liability Coverage Waiver Form)
• Land split request for Baerenwald (attachments doc20251006085558.pdf, doc20251003125331.pdf)
• Cannon request to move 7 (listed as CANNON - REQUEST TO MOVE7.)
• Building permits: Nick Feit – concrete; Tyler Paplow – shed

The council approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included September bills totaling $370,703.55. It approved a land split of the property at 316 8th Street NE into two parcels. The council also voted not to waive municipal tort liability limits and approved the 2026‑2027 assessing contract.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $370,703.55 September bills (5-0)
• Approved land split at 316 8th Street NE into two parcels (5-0)
• Voted not to waive municipal tort liability limits (5-0)
• Approved 2026‑2027 assessing contract with Erik Skogquist (5-0)
• Approved city equipment use policy for controlled burns (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council met to discuss the 2026 preliminary budget and various equipment needs. The body reviewed a joint powers agreement and a tobacco license application. Decisions were considered regarding street maintenance and emergency medical supplies.

• Resolution 2025-14 adopting a Joint Powers Agreement
• Purchase of a snow pusher for street asphalt road work
• Purchase of a new or used trailer
• Purchase of Pulse Ox and CPR masks using Emergency EMS Funds
• Tobacco license application for West Coast Vibes

The council adopted the 2026 preliminary budget, raising the general levy by 8.53% to $550,875 and the library levy to $66,000. It approved the purchase of a new $8,700 trailer, a snow‑pusher estimated at $2,000‑$2,500, and CPR pocket masks and pulse oximeters costing $1,169.60 for ambulance jump kits. The council also approved Resolution 2025‑14 appointing two members to the gas franchise board and granted a tobacco license to West Coast Vibes.

• Approved 2026 preliminary budget increase 8.53% (general levy $550,875, library levy $66,000) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new trailer for $8,700 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of snow pusher estimated $2,000‑$2,500 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of CPR pocket masks and pulse oximeters for jump kits, $1,169.60 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑14 appointing Dierks and Meyeraan to gas franchise board (5-0)
• Approved tobacco license for West Coast Vibes (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council met on September 3, 2025, for a regular session with no consequential decisions. The agenda included procedural items, department reports, and routine approvals such as minutes and bills. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings requiring action were listed.

The council approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It authorized a $1,600 grant‑writer fee, a $500,000 water‑fund contribution for the CSAH 2 construction bond, reissued the CSAH 2 contract for mayoral signature, and approved a $205,000 engineering task order. The council also approved bidding up to $6,000 for a trailer and extended a police officer offer to Jazmine Vega.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved payment of $1,600 grant‑writer fee from auction proceeds (5-0-0)
• Approved cash contribution of $500,000 from water fund for CSAH 2 bond (5-0-0)
• Approved reissuance of CSAH 2 contract for Mayor to sign (5-0-0)
• Approved Task Order 8 for $205,000 additional engineering costs (5-0-0)
• Approved bid on trailer up to $6,000 (5-0-0)
• Approved extension of police officer offer to Jazmine Vega (5-0-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to review bids for CSAH 2 and a quote for re-routing a storm sewer at the community gardens. The body is also considering a Generac contract with Tyler Electric and a building permit.

• CSAH 2 bids
• Storm sewer re-routing quote from Opdahl at community gardens
• Generac contract options from Tyler Electric
• Building permit for Nery Lopez Chavez

The council voted 5-0 to award the Fulda CSAH 2 Infrastructure Improvements Project to Hulstein Excavating Inc. for up to $1,750,212.50. They also approved a three‑year service contract with Tyler Electric for three Generac generators at a total cost of $1,155. The council approved a revised building permit for Lopez Chavez’s front deck and concrete pad. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 pm.

• Award CSAH 2 Infrastructure Improvements Project to Hulstein Excavating Inc. up to $1,750,212.50 (5‑0)
• Approve three‑year Generac service contract with Tyler Electric for $1,155 (5‑0)
• Approve revised building permit for Lopez Chavez front deck and concrete pad (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:29 pm (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to review several administrative items, including the adoption of a facilities plan and the sale of a specific city lot. The body will also consider contracts for electrical work and fire hall roof repairs.

• Resolution 2025-12 for the sale of Lot 7, Blk 2, Wood Duck Addition
• July 2025 bills totaling $2,598,817.55
• Resolution 2025-11 Adopting Facilities Plan
• Tyler Electric - Generac contract
• Fire hall roof bids from Bargen and Buyssse Roofing

The Fulda City Council unanimously approved a contract with Buysse Roofing to repair the fire hall roof. It also adopted the Facilities Plan, approved the sale of Lot 7 in the Wood Duck Addition, and authorized several building permits. Additional actions included designating the Wheel Herald as the city newspaper and granting an exempt permit for the Pheasants Forever raffle.

• Approved agenda addition of Pheasants Forever gambling permit (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 2025 bills totaling $2,598,817.55 (5-0)
• Adopted Facilities Plan (Resolution 2025-11) (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 7, Block 2, Wood Duck Addition (Resolution 2025-12) (5-0)
• Approved fire hall roof repair contract with Buysse Roofing (5-0)
• Designated Wheel Herald as the city newspaper (5-0)
• Approved building permits for listed residents (5-0)
• Approved LG220 Exempt Permit for Pheasants Forever raffle (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council met for a special session to address a police officer position. No further actions or decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of police officer position

The council voted to move forward with background checks on two police officer applicants. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m., which passed unanimously, 5-0.

• Approved backgrounding two police officer applicants (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting to interview three candidates for a police position. No other official actions or decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Interviews for three police candidates

The special council meeting was held on July 8, 2025. Police Chief Gass reported that three candidates were interviewed. The council set a follow‑up meeting for July 14 at 5:00 pm to discuss a potential police hiring offer. No votes were recorded.

• Scheduled special meeting for July 14 at 5:00 pm to discuss potential police hiring

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss an infrastructure project update for CSAH 2 and a law enforcement contract with Murray County. The body is also considering membership in the 4M Fund and an offer for a lot in the Wood Duck area.

• June 2025 bills totaling $697,813.29
• CSAH 2 infrastructure update from Bollig Engineering
• Murray County contract for law enforcement services
• Resolution 2025-10 authorizing 4M membership
• Offer for Lot 7, Blk 2 (Wood Duck Lot)

The council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering $697,813.29 in June bills. It authorized Bollig Engineering to solicit bids for the CSAH 2 infrastructure improvements and approved several operational items including a step increase for the public works supervisor, a fire boots purchase, a revised sheriff contract, 4M membership, and a lot purchase. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering $697,813.29 June bills (5-0)
• Authorized Bollig Engineering to bid CSAH 2 infrastructure improvements (5-0)
• Approved step increase of $0.50/hour retroactive to July 1 for public works supervisor (5-0)
• Approved fire department structural boots quote from Jefferson Fire using turnout gear savings (5-0)
• Approved revised Murray County Sheriff contract with billing in ¼‑hour increments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑10 authorizing 4M membership (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Wood Duck Lot 6, Block 2 for $12,500 (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting to interview two candidates for a police position. No other legislative actions or decisions were recorded.

• Interviews for two police candidates

The special council meeting was called to order at 3:15 pm. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Dierks, seconded by Witzel, and carried unanimously (5‑0). The meeting adjourned at 3:47 pm.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Work Session

The City Council is meeting for a work session featuring a presentation from Bollig Engineering. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Presentation by Bollig Engineering

The council received a presentation from Bollig Engineering on a $65.8 million project that excludes a water tower, treatment plant, and ponds. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the work session. The city will schedule a public hearing if PFA financing is pursued, and staff will coordinate the hearing date.

Special Council Meeting

The City Council met to discuss ambulance and police building upgrades and the purchase of EMT jump kits. The body also reviewed a building permit for a residential porch and deck project.

• Furnace and air upgrades for Ambulance/PD Building using EMS Emergency and Police Public Safety Aid funds
• Purchase of new EMT jump kits using EMS Emergency Aid funds
• Building permit for Luna/Vega to install an open front porch and replace a deck with a concrete slab
• Discussion regarding Fire Dept equipment use

The council voted 5‑0 to approve a $10,600 quote to replace the furnace and air unit at the ambulance/police building, using EMS Emergency Funds and Public Safety Aid. They also approved the purchase of 20 new EMT jump kits for $2,774.82, funded by EMS Emergency Funds. A building permit for a front porch addition and deck replacement was approved with a 5‑0 vote. Council members will develop a policy on fire department vehicle use.

• Approved $10,600 ambulance/police building furnace and air unit replacement (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 20 EMT jump kits for $2,774.82 (5-0)
• Approved building permit for front porch addition and deck work (5-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct an audit review with Katie Jacobson, CPA. The body is discussing police department pay for part-time and interim chief roles, as well as reviewing building permits and a liquor application.

• May 2025 bills totaling $147,009.53
• Police department part-time and interim chief pay
• Fulda Lions Club temporary on-sale liquor application
• Building permits for Erik Jass (fence) and Kade Clarke (deck)
• Radar speed signs

The council voted unanimously to write off $62,037 of accounts receivable prior to 2022 and to move the $36,448 budget excess to capital outlay for the tax abate bond payment. It also approved pay rates for a part‑time officer and increased the interim police chief’s hourly wage, and gave final approval for a temporary liquor license and several building permits.

• Approved write‑off of $62,037 accounts receivable (5‑0)
• Moved $36,448 excess to Capital Outlay for tax abate bond (5‑0)
• Approved part‑time officer Steinle pay at $29.97/hour (5‑0)
• Increased interim police chief Gass pay by $3.15/hour (5‑0)
• Approved Fulda Lions Club temporary on‑sale liquor license (5‑0)
• Approved building permits for fence, deck, and chicken coop (5‑0)

Special Council Meeting

The Council met to acknowledge the resignation and retirement of the Police Chief. The body discussed sick time payout, county coverage, and options for part-time help and pay.

• Acknowledgement of Police Chief resignation/retirement
• Discussion of sick time payout request
• Discussion of county coverage
• Review of options for part-time help and pay

The council formally acknowledged Police Chief Paul Kenney's resignation and denied his request to increase his sick‑time payout. City Clerk Julie Burchill was tasked with drafting a county coverage contract for the next County Commissioner meeting. Officer A. Gass was appointed Interim Police Chief effective June 1, 2025. Part‑time law‑enforcement pay decisions were tabled until the June 2 pay meeting.

• Acknowledged Police Chief Paul Kenney's resignation (5-0)
• Denied Chief Kenney's request to raise sick‑time payout to 50% (5-0)
• Assigned City Clerk Julie Burchill to draft and submit county coverage contract
• Appointed Officer A. Gass as Interim Police Chief effective June 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled part‑time law‑enforcement pay decisions until June 2 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:15 pm (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will consider a temporary GO bond series 2025A (Resolution 2025-08) and a financing comparison from David Drown Associates. They will also review geotechnical proposals for CSAH 2 and Phase 1 infrastructure improvements. The consent agenda includes approval of $621,945.69 in bills and minutes from prior meetings. Other items include a request to sell the 1975 fire truck, an emergency on-call law enforcement contract, and several building permits.

• Approval of April 2025 bills totaling $621,945.69
• Resolution 2025-08 for Temp GO Bond Series 2025A and financing comparison
• Geotechnical proposals for CSAH 2 and Phase 1 infrastructure improvements
• Request to sell 1975 Fire Truck
• Building permits for garages, decks, and a driveway

The Fulda City Council approved the sale of parcel 25-026-0270 to Roger Zins for $7,500. It also authorized the purchase of a fire truck flatbed for $3,900 and the auction of an older fire truck. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution 2025-08 to issue the Temp GO Bond Series 2025A.

• Approved sale of parcel 25-026-0270 to R. Zins for $7,500 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of flatbed truck for $3,900 using donation and public safety funds (5-0)
• Approved auction of the 1975 fire truck (5-0)
• Approved Temp GO Bond Series 2025A via Resolution 2025-08 (5-0)
• Approved use of Bollig smart manhole covers for two years (5-0)
• Placed water‑meter task order on hold pending more information (no vote recorded)
• Approved Geotek for soil boring on CSAH 2 and Phase 1 projects (5-0)
• Approved multiple building permits including garages, decks, fences, and driveway (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to consider Ordinance 258, which would amend Chapters 151.28 and 151.33 of Ordinance 113, and Resolution 2025-07, which authorizes an application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority. No votes are recorded on these items in the agenda, only on adjournment.

• Ordinance 258 to amend Chapters 151.28 and 151.33 of Ordinance No. 113
• Resolution 2025-07 approving application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
• Special meeting held at 6:45 pm on April 29, 2025, with Mayor J. Brown and four council members present

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 258, which amends Ordinance 113 chapters 151.28 and 151.33. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-07 to apply for funding from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 258 amending Ordinance 113 chapters 151.28 and 151.33 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07 to apply to MN Public Facilities Authority (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct business related to the Board of Appeal and Equalization. No other specific actions or decisions were listed in the agenda.

• Board of Appeal and Equalization

The council voted to lower the assessed value of parcel #25-157-0040 from $298,000 to $265,700, while leaving parcel #25-250-0120 at $253,200 unchanged. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:18 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Reduced valuation of parcel #25-157-0040 to $265,700 (5-0)
• Kept valuation of parcel #25-250-0120 at $253,200 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 p.m. (5-0)

Work Session

The Fulda City Council will hold a work session to discuss sewer laterals, including pass/fail determinations and available financing options. No formal action is scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of pass/fail determinations for sewer laterals
• Review of financing options for sewer laterals

The work session reviewed four videos showing different infiltration levels and one without infiltration. The council decided that only PVC pipe with no visible cracks passes the criteria; all other materials listed (clay, roots, PVC with stress cracks or breaks, T’s, Orangeburg, lack of tile) are deemed failing. Jim Brown was assigned to have the CWP Loan Proposal information ready for the May 5 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Adopted sewer lateral pass/fail criteria: only PVC without visible cracks passes; all other listed materials fail

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting included a discussion on advertising for a police officer position, with attached job application and position description. No other substantive items were on the agenda. The council unanimously approved adjournment.

• Police officer position advertising - discussion on job application and position details

The council voted to advertise for a police officer, setting the application deadline for May 16. The motion was moved by Councilmember Witzel, seconded by Bray, and passed unanimously (4-0). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved advertisement for police officer position, deadline May 16 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider proposals for city attorney services and a temporary loan for MRWA. The body will also review building permits and a gambling permit application for the Fulda Area Community Club.

• Review of city attorney proposals from Eckberg Lammers, Kennedy & Graven, and LeVander, Gillen & Miller
• MRWA temporary loan and PFA Credit Enhancement Agreement
• March 2025 bills totaling $142,545.83
• Fulda Area Community Club gambling permit application
• Building permits for a chicken coop, storage shed, and garage

The council voted to issue a temporary general‑obligation utility revenue bond and to retain Eckberg Lammers as the city attorney. It also approved spending up to $4,000 for a fire‑rig flatbed, granted a gambling permit to the Fulda Area Community Club, and authorized concrete crushing at the city compost site. Additional routine items such as building permits and the SCDP grant administrator were also approved.

• Approved issuance of temporary general‑obligation utility revenue bonds (5‑0)
• Retained Eckberg Lammers as city attorney (5‑0)
• Approved up to $4,000 for a flat‑bed fire rig purchase (5‑0)
• Approved Fulda Area Community Club gambling permit (5‑0)
• Approved concrete crushing/relocating at city compost site (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved selection of Developmental Services Inc. as SCDP grant administrator (5‑0)
• Approved building permits for sheds, fence, and chicken coop (5‑0)
• Approved partial building permit for cement pad and driveway (5‑0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council opened a public hearing on the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grant final application and considered action items including approval of the grant application, a local government resolution, and a request for proposals for administrative services. The council also received funding recommendations from Bollig Engineering and discussed routine business such as consent agenda approval, liquor license renewals, and building permits.

• Public hearing on Fulda Small Cities Development Program grant final application
• Motions to approve SCDP final application, authorize mayor to sign, approve Local Government Application Resolution, and move forward with RFP for administrative services
• Funding strategy presentation and recommendations from Bollig Engineering
• Consent agenda includes February 2025 bills totaling $152,252.03 and meeting minutes
• Liquor license renewals for Antonio's, The Duck Pond, American Legion, T & C Golf, and Graff's

The Fulda City Council held a public hearing and approved moving forward with the Small Cities Development grant final application, authorizing the mayor to sign it, and approved Resolution 2025-04 for the Local Government Application. They also approved pursuing Public Facilities Authority funding and a facility plan, and applying for temporary loan financing with MN Rural Water. Several other actions were taken, including approving a $46,000 transfer for street equipment, selecting Bollig Engineering as consultant, and approving liquor licenses and a building permit.

• Approved moving forward with SCDP Final Application and authorizing mayor to sign (4-0, Dierks abstained)
• Approved Local Government Application Resolution 2025-04 (4-0, Dierks abstained)
• Approved pursuing PFA funding, Facility Plan, and reimbursable planning/design (5-0)
• Approved applying with MN Rural Water for temporary loan financing (5-0)
• Approved $46,000 transfer from street repair to street equipment budget (5-0)
• Approved asking Jim Kolander to join zoning board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 selecting Bollig Engineering as consultant (5-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Graff's, Antonio's, Town & Country Golf, The Duck Pond, American Legion (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Council met to review the purchase of water rescue life vests for the Fire Department. The body also discussed options for street repairs and patching.

• Purchase of water rescue life vests for the Fire Department
• Street repairs and patching options

The Fulda City Council approved the purchase of two water rescue life vests for the fire department at $249.59 each, funded by Public Safety Aid. The council also decided to have the street department handle street repairs instead of contracting out, with equipment needs to be discussed and brought back in March.

• Approved purchase of 2 water rescue vests from Jefferson Fire & Safety at $249.59 each (5-0)
• Decided to move forward with street department doing street repairs and purchasing needed equipment

Regular City Council Meeting

The Fulda City Council will meet for a regular session on February 3, 2025, to discuss a consent agenda including January bills totaling $322,247.94 and prior meeting minutes. Department reports include fire department officer recommendations and multiple equipment quotes, as well as a clerk's update on the RFP process for SCDP Streetscapes. New business features resolutions on bonding support (2025-02) and authorized check signers (2025-03), plus an annual bridge inspection report from the Murray County Highway Department.

• Consent agenda includes January 2025 bills of $322,247.94
• Resolution 2025-02: Support for Bonding
• Resolution 2025-03: Authorized Signers
• Fire department equipment quotes: Midwest Fire, Loosbrock Electric, Alpha Wireless, DSC
• RFP Process/SCDP Streetscapes update from Clerk

The Fulda City Council approved the consent agenda including January bills of $322,247.94 and meeting minutes. They approved several fire department expenditures: a $3,100 quote for LED lights, a $1,042 radio installation, and $1,420 for electrical work. Resolutions supporting bonding and authorizing signers were passed unanimously. The council also approved sending letters to property owners about camera inspections of sewer laterals.

• Approved consent agenda with $322,247.94 in bills and Jan 6 minutes (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 70" TV with wall mount using Cable TV funds (5-0)
• Approved sending letters to property owners about lateral camera inspections (5-0)
• Approved RFP procedure for federal/state funding (5-0)
• Approved fire officer recommendations (4-0, Dierks abstained)
• Approved FRC quote for 4 LED lights at $3,100 plus wiring (5-0)
• Approved Alpha Wireless quote for radio installation at $1,042 (5-0)
• Approved Loosbrock Electric quote for $1,420 (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will conduct the oath of office for newly elected Mayor Jim Brown and councilmembers Randy Dierks, Tyson Meyeraan, and Jasmine Bray. The consent agenda includes approval of $396,609.25 in December bills and minutes from previous meetings. New business items include a Bluepeak rate adjustment, a 2025 cost-of-living adjustment, and Resolution 2025-01 for annual city designations.

• Oath of office for new Mayor Jim Brown and councilmembers Dierks, Meyeraan, Bray
• Consent agenda approval of December bills totaling $396,609.25
• Bluepeak rate adjustment effective February 2025
• 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment proposal
• Resolution 2025-01 Annual Designations

The Fulda City Council approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025, adopted Resolution 2025-01 for annual designations (4-1), and approved gambling permits for the Currie Town and Country Boosters. They also approved a Bingo application for the Fulda Ambulance Association, step increases for two street employees, and the consent agenda. The council decided not to hire a lobbyist at this time.

• Approved 2025 cost of living adjustment of 3% (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 Annual Designations (4-1)
• Approved off-site gambling and premises permits for Currie Town and Country Boosters (5-0)
• Approved Bingo application for Fulda Ambulance Association fundraiser (5-0)
• Approved step increases for Hulstein and Kramer (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December bills of $396,609.25 (5-0)
• Approved J. Bray to attend newly elected leader institute (5-0)
• Decided not to hire a lobbyist at this time