Lakefield, MN

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA August 17, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 3, 2026- pg.2-4 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – pg.5-34 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.35-44 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) Dr. Neubeck- JCC Schools- AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Heiman Invoice-pg.45 2. Consider Peddlers License a. Must- Educational Books-pg.46-47 b. Fox Pest Control-pg.48-49 3. Carlson & Butzon Invoice-pg.50 4. Consider LPD Policy #350 CDJN Incident Response-pg.51-56 5. Police Department Switch Rack Quote-pg.57-69 6. Ordinance Violation Follow Up- 409 Broadway Ave- 7. Pay App. #2-pg.70-75 OLD BUSINESS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. 2026 Street Improvement Project Update-pg.76 2. LMC Letters-pg.77-78 3. PowerOn Midwest Letter-pg.79-82 4. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting on September 11th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on August 18th at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on September 14th at 4:30 pm ii. Pool closing date for the season August 21st d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting on August 31st at 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Hall will be CLOSED September 7th, 2026, for Labor Day 2. Next Council Meeting, TUESDAY, September 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall 3. Budget Workshop Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA August 03, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 20, 2026- pg.2-5 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – pg.6-16 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.17 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Accept MN DOT Traffic Study and Recommendations-pg.18-45 2. WWTP Project Closeout- a. Certificate of Final Approval-pg.46-50 b. Final Contractor Payment-pg.51-58 i. Resolution 26-24 Approving Final Payment WWTP-pg.59 3. 2026 Crack Sealing Estimates- pg.60-62 4. Memorandum of Understanding for Teir II grant funding-pg.63 5. Resolution 26-25 Bond Awarding-pg.64-95 OLD BUSINESS 1. Library Gutters Options-pg.96 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. 2026 Street Improvement Project Update-pg.97 2. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting on August 7 th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on August 18th at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on August 10th at 4:30 pm ii. Pool closing date for the season August 21st d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting on August 31st at 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next Council Meeting, Monday, August 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 21, 2025, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson-online, Heather Hussong-Reas …

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 21, 2025, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson-online, Heather Hussong-Reasoner, Jeff Paplow, and Brent Pavelko Council Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk, Roger Pohlman- Chief of Police, Edith Behr- Police Officer, Tim Jeske, Carol Schulz-online, Justin Lessman -Media online, Resident of Lakefield (Shelley Pohlman) online, guest- online, Derek Schulz- online, and Matt Aden- Public Works Foreman CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Stephen A. Condon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES/APPROVE AGENDA- A motion to approve the agenda as presented made by Paplow/Hussong-Reasoner, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A motion to approve minutes from July 6th, 2026, as presented, made by Hussong- Reasoner/Pavelko, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – Year to date financials for all departments were presented in the packet, no questions or concerns were noted. A motion to approve financial report as presented made by Monson/Hussong- Reasoner, all in favor, motion carried. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Department Reports were presented, and no additional questions or concerns were noted. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) – AGENDA ITEMS: 1. LPD Policies Consideration- Chief Pohlman addressed the council with four policies for approval. Policy #346 CDJN Access Control Policy, 347 CDJN Audi …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 20, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 6, 2026- pg.2-3 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – pg.4-33 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.34-41 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) AGENDA ITEMS: 1. LPD Policies Consideration-pg.42-63 2. Pay App. #1 2026 Street & Utility Improvement Project-pg.64-69 3. Resolution 26-23 Accepting Grant Funding-pg.70 4. Multipurpose Handicap Door Openers-pg.71 5. Consider Nuisance Property at 409 Broadway Ave-pg.72-99 6. Request for Sewer Reimbursement- a. 308 Snure Street-pg.100 b. 107 Milwaukee Street- OLD BUSINESS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. 2026 Street Improvement Project Update-pg.101 2. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting on Aug. 7 th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on July 21st at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on Aug. 18th at 4:30 pm at City Hall ii. Pool will be closing for the season August 21st d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting on July 27th at 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEM0ENTS 1. Next Council Meeting, Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 6, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Heather Hussong-Reasoner, Andrea Monson Jeff Paplow, and Brent Pavelko Council Absent: Others …

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 6, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Heather Hussong-Reasoner, Andrea Monson Jeff Paplow, and Brent Pavelko Council Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk, Roger Pohlman – Chief of Police, Matt Aden – Public Works Foreman, Resident of Lakefield(Shelley Pohlman)- online, Tricia & Derek Schulz- online, Carol Schulz- online, Justin Lessman - Media online, and Mike Chepa- online CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Stephen A. Condon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES- A motion to approve the agenda as presented made by Hussong- Reasoner/Paplow, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - A motion to approve minutes from June 22 nd, 2026, with the correction of spelling on Officer Behrs name, made by Monson/Hussong-Reasoner, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – A motion to approve financial statements in the amount of $111,451.10 made by Paplow/Pavelko all in favor, motion carried. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Department Reports were presented, Chief Pohlman updated the council members on the status of the elevator property stating the owners have been responsive and have corrected the defaults, the owners do not have future plans at this time. Chief Pohlman also addressed the property at 220 Milwaukee as a nuisance property and a letter has been sent to the property owner. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 6, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 22, 2026- pg.2-4 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – pg.5-9 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.10-13 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) Scheduled- AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Resolution 26-21 Appointing Election Judges-pg.14 2. Elan City Speed Sign Warranty Renewal-pg.15-22 3. Resolution 26-22 Tax Abatement Hummel-pg.23 OLD BUSINESS 1. Estimates for Main Street Parking Lot-pg.24-26 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Project Update #5 for 2026 Street Improvement Project-pg.27 2. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting July 10th at 12:00 pm ii. Approved first application for the Revitalize Lakefield Program. Tyann-Hall Marcy Farm Bureau Agency will receive funds for complete remodel of 314 Main Street! b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on July 21st at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on July 13th at 4:30 pm d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting on July 27th 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next Council Meeting, Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 22, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson, Heather Hussong-Reasoner, Jeff Paplow, and Brent Pavelko Council Absent: Others Present: Holly Rade …

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 22, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson, Heather Hussong-Reasoner, Jeff Paplow, and Brent Pavelko Council Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk, Roger Pohlman – Chief of Police, Rachel Kruger-Finance Manager, Edith Behr- Police Officer, Marissa Austin- CDS- online, Matt Aden- Public Works Foreman, Carol Driggins, Carol Schulz, Justin Lessman -Media, Derek Schultz- online, Mike Chepa, and Resident of Lakefield- online. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Stephen A. Condon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES/APPROVE AGENDA- A motion to approve the agenda as presented, made by Hussong- Reasoner/Paplow, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A motion to approve minutes from June 8 th, 2026 with the recommended changes on the closed session minutes from Chief Pohlman, made by Pavelko/Monson, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – No financial report needed due to audit presentation. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Department Reports were presented, and no additional questions or concerns were noted. Mayor Condon would like to thank the Summerfest committee for all the hard work they put in to make it successful! SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) – Mike Chepa- Chepa addressed the council on the concerns of the structural finds at the library. Chepa stated he went around the library and found …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA June 22, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 8, 2026- pg.2-6 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – No financial reports needing approval due to audit presentation. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.7-15 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Presentation of 2025 City of Lakefield Audit - pg.16-159 2. Resolution 26-19 Approving the Issuance of General Obligation Improvement & Utility Revenue Bonds- pg.160-170 3. Tax Abatement Consideration-pg.171-174 a. Resolution 26-20-pg.175 4. Hanson Enterprises Invoice-pg.176 5. EMS Custom Education Invoice- pg.177 6. Special Event Permit JKSN County Historical Society-pg.178-179 OLD BUSINESS 1. Main Street Parking- Rademacher is obtaining estimates from contractors. 2. T-10 Peddlers License revocation- INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting July 10th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on July 21st at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on July 13th at 4:30 pm d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting on June 30th 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Hall will be CLOSED June 19th, 2026, for Juneteenth 2. City Hall will be CLOSED July 3rd, 2026, for Independence Day! 3. Next Council Meeting, Monday, July 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. …

ADOPTED UTILITY MINUTES June 16, 2026 CITY HALL ~ 4:00 P.M. Board Present: Doug Anderson, Steve Condon, Mark Steffen, Chad Janssen and Doug Busch-online Board Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher- City Clerk, Mitchell Macek – Water Operator, Rusty Kaderabek-Electric Foreman, Rachel Kruger-Finance Manager, Suzy Schensted-Deputy Clerk, Marisa Austin-CDS online, Adrienne-CDS online, Nathan Marthaler-CDS online Call the meeting to order. Approval of the Agenda -- Motion to approve the agenda made by Anderson/Condon, all yes, motion carried. Approval of the minutes -- Motion to approve the minutes May 19, 2026, made by Anderson/Steffen all yes, motion carried. Approval of Accounts Payable -- Motion to approve the Accounts Payable totaling $299,824.43 and approve the Investment and Transfer Activity, made by Anderson/Steffen all yes, motion carried. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS Scheduled- Unscheduled- DEPARTMENT REPORTS Accounts Receivable – Schensted explained the new program has many great futures and continues to learn the new modules. Residents are following payment plans. The next shut-off date is scheduled for the 25th. She continues to work with residents who are past due. In the next billing cycle, there will be an option for paperless, in hopes it will get some residents to go paperless due to the mail service being slower. Electric Department –Kaderabek stated the Bush street and 5th Ave underground project is complete. Workin …

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 8, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING of Proposed Assessment for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project- Mayor Condon opened the public hearing for proposed assessments for the 2026 street and utility improvement project at 7 pm for residents to comment. Dalton Kosek with SEH explained the process of assessment policy and the method used for calculating. Assessable portions of the project is 30% of street reconstruction, 30% storm sewer, 60% sidewalk and 100% curb and gutter. The city has decided to set an assessment cap to $14,000 for interior properties and corner lots with both sides abutting the project and a cap of $7,000 for corner properties with only one side abutting the project. Properties with only sidewalk improvements have an assessment limit of $1,500. The assessment rates are residential reconstructed street at $123.27/front foot, storm sewer $39.66/ front foot, sidewalk $28.09/ front foot, and curb & gutter $29.70/ front foot. Estimated project cost street $1,968,207, sidewalk $184,491, urb & gutter $217,015, storm sewer $486,901, sanitary sewer $433,650, water main $812,103 for an estimated total construction cost of $4,112,367 with construction contingency of $411,236 and project related costs $1,028,092 for a total project cost of $5,551,695. Kosek explained the project is being paid for by 11% from sanitary sewer utility, 20% water main utility, 14% special assessments, and 55% city funds, levy, bond or other …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA June 8, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING of Proposed Assessment for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project-pg.2-19 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 18, 2026- pg.20-22 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – pg.23-28 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.29-34 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) AGENDA ITEMS: 1. 26-17 Resolution Adopting Assessments-pg.35 2. Recommendation from Liquor/Personnel Committees for wage increase for Asst. Mgr. of Liquor Store- 3. LPD Policies for Consideration-pg.36-72 4. Nuisance Property Elevator and Buildings-pg.73-79 5. Peddlers License for Itsy Bitsy Ice Box-pg.80-81 6. Revoking Peddlers License-pg. 82-83 7. Amendment to the Personnel Policy with respect to the Lakefield Municipal Liquor Store-pg.84 8. Resolution 26-18 Accepting Donation-pg.85 OLD BUSINESS 1. Main Street Parking Lot- INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting June 12th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on June 16th at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on July 13th at 4:30 pm d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting on June 29th at 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Council Workshop Wednesday, June 10th 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall 2. Auditors will be presenting on Monday, June 22nd …

ADOPTED UTILITY MINUTES May 19, 2026 CITY HALL ~ 4:00 P.M. Board Present: Doug Anderson, Steve Condon, Mark Steffen, Doug Busch and Chad Janssen Board Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher- City Clerk, Mitchell Macek – Water Operator, Rustin Kaderabek- Electric Foreman and Suzy Schensted- Deputy Clerk Call the meeting to order. Approval of the Agenda -- Motion to approve the agenda made by Steffen/Busch, all yes, motion carried. Approval of the minutes -- Motion to approve the minutes April 21, 2026, made by Anderson/Busch all yes, motion carried. Approval of Accounts Payable -- Motion to approve the Accounts Payable totaling $134,847.72 and approve the Investment and Transfer Activity, made by Busch\Condon all yes, motion carried. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS Scheduled- Unscheduled DEPARTMENT REPORTS Accounts Receivable – Rademacher stated the staff is adjusting to the new software, working out the kinks and finding how to navigate the options. Schensted is working with past due residents and software for the capability of payment plans within the system. The aging report will take a few months to straighten out due to the conversion from Banyon. Electric Department –Kaderabek stated with the weather the last couple weeks there have been two transformers the crew has had to replace, one due to age and one due to lightening. The guy’s installed lights at the welcome to Lakefield signs. B&B has been contacted to refurbish old trans …

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 18, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson, Jeff Paplow, Heather Hussong-Reasoner and Brent Pavelko Council Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk, Brent Kavitz-SEH, Dorene Poppe- Lions Club, Justin Lessman- Media online, Derek && Trica Schulz- online, Carol Schulz- online, and Resident of Lakefield- online. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Condon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES/APPROVE AGENDA- A motion to approve the agenda made by Hussong- Reasoner/Monson, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A motion to approve minutes from May 4 th, 2026, as presented, made by Paplow/Pavelko, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – Rademacher stated Kruger is adjusting to the program and working on fixing the kinks in the reports. Kruger provided YTD financials via email with no concerns or questions noted. A motion to approve financial statements as presented made by Hussong-Reasoner/Paplow all in favor, motion carried. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Department Reports were presented, and no additional questions or concerns were noted. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) – AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Amend Resolution 26-13- Rademacher stated when she was reviewing resolution 26-13 call for public hearing for 2026 street project assessments it was stated in on the May 4 th meeting under paragraph 3 the f …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 18, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 4, 2026- pg.2-6 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – YTD attached in email. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.7-15 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Amend resolution 26-13-pg.16-17 2. Resolution 26-16 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project accepting Bid-pg.18 3. Review and approval of a Geotechnical Services Proposal-pg.19-29 4. JCC Special Event Permit-pg.30-31 5. Summerfest Special event Permit-pg.32-33 6. Lions BINGO Application-pg.34-35 7. Peddlers License for Summer School Treats-pg.36-37 8. Schwickert’s Estimate for main ball valve-pg.38 OLD BUSINESS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting June 12th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on May 19th at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on June 8th at 4:30 pm at the Aquatic Center d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting on June 26th 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. CLOSED Monday the 25th to Observe Memorial Day! 2. Next Council Meeting, Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 4, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson, Jeff Paplow, Heather Hussong-Reasoner and Brent Pav …

EDA Minutes May 8, 2026 ~ 12:00pm City Hall Members Present: ☒ Steve Condon ☒ Heather Reasoner ☒ Jesse Ackermann ☒ Rachel Kruger ☒ Joshua Swanson ☒ Marlene Vos ☒ Mashauna Hansen Others Present: Holly Rademacher- City Clerk CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER - Meeting was called to order at 12:08 pm by Chair Ackermann APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motion to approve the agenda made by Hussong-Reasoner/Swanson all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion to approve the minutes from March 6, 2026, made by Kruger/Hansen all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE- Motion to approve the financial report and accounts payable, Kruger stated loan notices went out made by Hussong-Reasoner/Swanson all in favor, motion carried. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Consider listing prices for commercial lots- Eric Kruger with Stan Sievert Agency provided the EDA with market values of the Kruse Drive Industrial Parkway. The prices ranged from $175,000 to $50,000 depending on size, with a total market price for 8.32 acres of $225,000 ($200,000 acceptable offer). Ackermann stated that Paul Hansen reached out to him and is interested in the land for construction of truck/car wash. Rademacher would suggest setting terms on the standard purchase agreement and development Guidelines for all municipally owned industrial park lots. The proposed terms could require purchasers to commence construction within [e.g., 18] months of closing and complete t …

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 4, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson, Jeff Paplow, Heather Hussong-Reasoner and Brent Pavelko. Council Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk, Roger Pohlman – Chief of Police, Matt Aden- Public Works Foreman, Brent Kavitz-SEH, Nathan Stender, Jackie Stender, Tyson & Luke Stender, Kerry & Lisa Stender, Mike DeJong, Larry Lavin, Dale- Safety Solutions, Bruce & Jan Bakaylar, Kacy Faggort, Justin Lessman -Media online, Resident of Lakefield-online, iphone- online, dt- online and Carol Schulz-online. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Stephen A. Condon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES/APPROVE AGENDA- A motion to approve the agenda as presented, made by Hussong- Reasoner/Monson, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A motion to approve minutes from April 20th, 2026, as presented, made by Paplow/Pavelko, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – Pavelko questioned the Conway Deuth & Schmiesing items stating that last month a invoice of approved for $14,000 and just taking a quick scan, it seems the city has paid $34,500. Rademacher stated the invoice approved last meeting was $24,500 for the 2025 audit with the city portion being $14,000, there were past invoices for preparation of audit, Rademacher will confirm the billing lines are correct. Paplow commented on the new format which he liked. He also n …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 4, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 20, 2026- pg.2-4 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – pg.5-12 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.13-16 Recognize Officer Stender’s 12 years of service to Lakefield SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) Scheduled: Mike DeYoung- Safety Solutions Inc.- AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Resolution 26-12 Receiving Bids for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvement Project-pg.17-40 2. Resolution 26-13 Call for public hearing for 2026 street project assessments-pg.41-44 3. 2026 SUIP Construction Phase-pg.45-53 4. LPD Policies for Consideration-pg.54-89 5. LPD Hiring Post-pg.90-91 6. LPD Part-time Pay grade adjustment consideration-pg.92 7. Recreation Board Request for Purchase of chairs-pg.93 8. Resolution 26-14 Abatement-pg.94 9. Insurance Claim Considerations-pg.95-96 10. Schwickert’s Estimate for RPZ-pg.97 11. Mental Health Month Proclamation-pg.98 12. Resolution 26-14 Tax Abatement-pg.99 13. Peddlers License-pg. 100-101 OLD BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Camper Parking- INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting May 8th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on May 19th at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on May 11th at 4:30 pm at the Pool d. Planni …

ADOPTED UTILITY MINUTES April 21, 2026 CITY HALL ~ 4:00 P.M. Board Present: Doug Busch, Doug Anderson, Steve Condon, Chad Janssen and Mark Steffen Board Absent: Others Present: Rustin Kaderabek-Electric Foreman, Holly Rademacher-Clerk, Mike Frank- ITC and Rod Pricher- ITC. Call the meeting to order. Approval of the Agenda -- Motion to approve the agenda made by Anderson/Busch, all yes, motion carried. Approval of the minutes -- Motion to approve the minutes March 17, 2026, made by Steffen/Busch all yes, motion carried. Approval of Accounts Payable -- Motion to approve the Accounts Payable YTD with Kruger noting differences in revenue- Electricity typically increases in summer months, Items for Resale- Power purchased will increase with charges for services increasing insurance renewals upcoming- expense low due to timing, Misc Other - Take down tower $19K and approve the Investment and Transfer Activity, made by Anderson\Steffen all yes, motion carried. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS Scheduled- ITC Power on Midwest- Mike with ITC explained PowerOn Midwest is a series of new electric transmission projects anchored by a 765 kV backbone transmission line being developed by Great River Energy, ITC Midwest, Otter Tail Power Company and Xcel Energy. The projects will connect eastern South Dakota, southern Minnesota and the broader region, enhancing grid reliability in the Upper Midwest to meet growing and evolving energy needs in the coming decades. R …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 20, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 6, 2026- pg.2-4 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – pg.5 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.6-13 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) Alisha Paplow- Wild Compass - AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Consideration Waiving Fire Department Fee for Wild Compass- 2. Recommendation from Park Board for Hiring Manager-14 3. Computer Lodge Invoice-pg.15-16 4. Computer Lodge Block Time Agreement-pg.17 5. CDS Invoice-pg.18 6. LMC Workers Compensation Invoice-pg.19-20 7. LMC Insurance Renewal-pg.21-26 8. Transient Applications-pg.27-44 9. Sale of Bulk Crushed Concrete Price- 10. Resignation of Officer Stender-pg.45 OLD BUSINESS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting May 8th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on May 19th at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on May 11th at 4:30 pm at the aquatic center d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting on April 27th 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next Council Meeting, Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Motion to close meeting to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Clerk pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(a). ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 6, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM BOARD O …

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson, Jeff Paplow, Heather Hussong-Reasoner and Brent Pavelko. Council Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk, Matt Aden- Public Works Foreman, Roger Pohlman – Chief of Police, Nathan Stender- Police Officer, Justin Lessman -Media online, Carol Schulz, Tony Minelli- T-10 construction, Alisha Paplow- Wild Compass online, Lakefield Resident- online and DT-online. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Condon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES/APPROVE AGENDA- A motion to approve the agenda as presented, made by Hussong- Reasoner/Papow, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A motion to approve minutes from April 6th, 2026, with the addition of Paplow seconding agenda item number five, made by Monson/Pavelko, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – A motion to approve financial statements year to date as detailed in packet with variances noted revenue low due to timing of tax payments and government aid & grants, insurance renewals are upcoming and compensation expense low due to timing of seasonal wages made by Hussong-Reasoner/Monson all in favor, motion carried. Hussong-Reasoner would like to thank Kruger for all her hard work and providing the YTD finances. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Department Reports were presented no additional questions or concerns were noted. SC …

EDA Minutes April 10, 2026 ~ 12:00pm City Hall Members Present: ☐ Steve Condon ☐ Heather Reasoner ☐ Jesse Ackermann ☐ Rachel Kruger ☐ Joshua Swanson ☐ Nelson Hall ☐ Mashauna Hansen Others Present: CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER - Meeting was called to order at 12:05 pm by Chair Ackermann APPROVAL OF AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGENDA ITEMS: NO MEETING DUE TO LACK OF AGENDA OLD BUSINESS OPEN DISCUSSION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Next Meeting –May 8, 2026 at noon ADJOURN -

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 6, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM BOARD OF APPEALS AND EQUALIZATION HEARING- Mayor Condon opened the board of appeals and equalization at 7:00 pm for public comments. Ambrose stated in order to evaluate the accuracy and uniformity of assessments within the state and to ensure compliance with property tax laws, the Minnesota Department of Revenue conducts an annual sales ratio study. The Sales Ratio Study is required by Minnesota Statute 270.12. The study measures the relationship between appraised values and actual sale prices, indicating both of the level of assessment (how close appraisals are to market value on an overall basis) and the uniformity of assessment (how close individual ratios are to the median ratio and each other). As a mathematical expression, a sales ratio is the assessor’s estimated market value (EMV) of a property divided by its sales price, as seen here: Sales Ratio = Assessor's Estimated Market Value divided by Sales Price. The Sales Ratio Study is the accumulation of the ongoing process of collecting and verifying sales information. The State of Minnesota requires the reporting of sales information on an electronic Certificate of Real Estate Value (eCRV) in Minnesota Statute 272.115. Assessors must verify and review sales information reported through eCRV before it can be used in the study. Sales must meet certain criteria to be included in the study. These sales are then summarized and analyzed to make generalizations about …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 6, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. BOARD OF APPEALS AND EQUALIZATION HEARING CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 16, 2026- pg.2-3 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – pg.4-9 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.10-14 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) Bill Kramme- Flags on Main- AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Consider cost Share of American Flags for Summerfest- 2. Appeals to consider (if appeals are present)- 3. 2026 Street Improvement Final Design- a. Resolution 26-12-pg.15 4. Crack Sealing Quotes-pg.16-19 5. Squad 19 water pump repair quote-pg.20-21 6. Consider Purchase of Ten Delineator Post for Bike Rodeo-pg.22-24 7. MMUA Safety Invoice-pg.25 8. Hawkins Invoice-pg.26-27 OLD BUSINESS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting April 10th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting on April 21st at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting on April 13th at 4:30 pm d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting on April 27th at 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next Council Meeting, Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 16, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon- online, Andrea Monson, Jeff Paplow, and Brent Pavelko. Council Absent: Heather Hussong- Reaso …

ADOPTED UTILITY MINUTES March 17, 2026 CITY HALL ~ 4:00 P.M. Board Present: Doug Busch, Doug Anderson, Steve Condon, and Mark Steffen Board Absent: Chad Janssen Others Present: Holly Rademacher-City Clerk and Suzy Schensted- Deputy Clerk Call the meeting to order. Approval of the Agenda -- Motion to approve the agenda made by Anderson\Steffen, all yes, motion carried. Approval of the minutes -- Motion to approve the minutes February 17, 2026, made by Steffen/Anderson all yes, motion carried. Approval of Accounts Payable -- Motion to approve the Accounts Payable totaling $142,847.16 and approve the Investment and Transfer Activity, made by Anderson/Steffen all yes, motion carried. Busch requested quarterly financial to be sent out when available. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS Scheduled Unscheduled DEPARTMENT REPORTS Accounts Receivable – Rademacher stated the current aging report and noted that it is in very good condition. Schensted was recognized for doing a phenomenal job managing accounts and maintaining strong oversight of outstanding balances. Payment plans have been successfully implemented for customers with higher balances, and consistent follow-up is ensuring accountability. It was also noted that the Cold Weather Rule remains in effect through the end of April. At this time, five residents are scheduled for shut-off pending compliance with payment arrangements. Electric Department– Kaderabek updated the commissioners that lin …

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA March 16, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 2, 2026- pg.2-3 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT –pg.4 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg.5-7 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Jackson County Assessors Invoice- pg.8 2. 2026 Seasonal Pay and Rates for Lakefield Aquatic Center- pg.9 3. 2026 General Engineering Service Proposal-pg.10-13 OLD BUSINESS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Other Board and Committee Reports a. EDA Update – i. Next meeting April 10th at 12:00 pm b. LPU Update i. Next meeting March 17th at 4:00 pm c. Park Update – i. Next meeting April 13th at 4:30 pm d. Planning & Zoning Update - i. Next meeting March 23rd at 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Board of Appeal and Equalization Monday, April 6th, 2026, 7p.m. in City Hall 2. Next Council Meeting, Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall 3. April is Child Safety Month in Lakefield! ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 02, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson, Heather Hussong-Reasoner, Jeff Paplow, and Brent Pavelko. Council Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk and Shelley Pohlman – online. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Stephen A. Condon. PL …

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 16, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon- online, Andrea Monson, Jeff Paplow, and Brent Pavelko. Council Absent: Heather Hussong- Reasoner Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk, Matt Aden- Public Works Foreman, Carol Schulz- online, Justin Lessmen -Media, Mike Chepa- online and one caller- online. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Pro Tem Monson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES/APPROVE AGENDA- A motion to approve the agenda with the addition under old business of semi parking, made by Paplow/Pavelko. All in favor. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A motion to approve minutes from March 2, 2026, as presented, made by Condon/Pavelko. All in favor. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – A motion to approve year to date financials as presented made by Pavelko/Paplow. All in favor. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Department Reports were presented, with Rademacher stated the police department employees are attending emergency medical responder recertification this evening, she also informed the council that the application for grant funding from Finsteds office has been submitted, no questions and/or concerns were noted. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) – AGENDA ITEM 1. Jackson County Assessors Invoice- 2026 contracted assessment invoice from Jackson County Assessor was presented in the amount of $12,636. …

EDA Minutes March 6, 2026 ~ 12:00pm City Hall Members Present: ☒ Steve Condon ☐ Heather Reasoner ☒ Jesse Ackermann ☒ Rachel Kruger ☐ Joshua Swanson ☒ Marlene Vos ☒ Mashauna Hansen Others Present: Holly Rademacher-City Clerk CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER - Meeting was called to order at 12:09 pm by Ackermann APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motion to approve the agenda made by Kruger/Hansen. All in favor. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion to approve the minutes from February 6 th made by Kruger/Vos. All in favor. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Motion to approve the financial report and accounts payable made by Condon/Swanson. All in favor. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Main Street Development Agreement- Scott with SEH provided a supplemental letter agreement for the development of old middle school property. The letter explained that the proposed plating work shall include the necessary research of the property, the preparation of a preliminary plat, field survey, and final plat preparation. The final plat will follow state statutes, city guidelines, and produce a recordable document. Research work and preliminary plating can begin immediately, but field survey is weather dependent and will need to be done upon spring thaw. The lump sum fee is $9,400 including expenses and equipment. This is an additional expense above the redevelopment option A that was approved at the February meeting. Swanson would like th …

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 02, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Andrea Monson, Heather Hussong-Reasoner, Jeff Paplow, and Brent Pavelko. Council Absent: Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk and Shelley Pohlman – online. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Stephen A. Condon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES/APPROVE AGENDA- A motion to approve the agenda as presented, made by Paplow/Hussong-Reasoner. All in favor. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A motion to approve minutes from February 17, 2026, as presented, made by Hussong- Reasoner/Paplow. All in favor. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – A motion to approve the financial report totaling $290,934.38 made by Hussong-Reasoner/Monson. All in favor. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Department Reports were presented, Paplow questioned if one of the calls for service (open door) was at the multipurpose. The address is the multipurpose, Rademacher explained that she and Schensted have made contact will all key holds and LSS to state if the doors continue to be unlocked at night the building will have to be either re-keyed, have a card to access or striker. Rademacher is waiting on quotes for the various options. No questions and/or concerns were noted. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) – AGENDA 1. Letter of Support for electric system upgrades- Rademacher has applied for community …

lefttop00CITY COUNCIL AGENDA March 2, 2026 ~ 7:00 PM Preliminary agenda; subject to change. The Council will set a final agenda at the meeting. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CHANGES APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 17, 2026- pg.2-3 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – pg.4-9 DEPARTMENT REPORTS – pg. 10-13 SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) AGENDA ITEMS: Letter of Support for electric system upgrades-pg.14 Letter of Support for 2026 Street & Utility Improvement-pg.15 Resolution 26-10 Accepting donation-pg.16-17 OLD BUSINESS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Other Board and Committee Reports EDA Update – Next meeting March 6th at 12:00 pm LPU Update Next meeting March 17th at 4:00 pm Park Update – Next meeting March 9th at 4:30 pm Planning & Zoning Update - Next meeting March 30th at 4:30 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Council Meeting, Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall ADJOURN

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 17, 2026, ~ 7:00 PM Council Present: Stephen A. Condon, Heather Hussong Reasoner, and Jeff Paplow Council Absent: Andrea Monson and Brent Pavelko Others Present: Holly Rademacher – City Clerk, Edith Behr- Police Officer, Elsie Kruger- Ambulance Director, Carol Schulz-online, Justin Lessman-Media online, and DT- online. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Stephen A. Condon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES/APPROVE AGENDA- A motion to approve the agenda as presented, made by Hussong Reasoner/Paplow. All in favor. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A motion to approve minutes from February 2, 2026, as presented, made by Hussong- Reasoner/Paplow. All in favor. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT – No report to be presented due to preparing for city audit. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Department Reports were presented, no questions and/or concerns were noted. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED GUESTS (limit 5 minutes each) – AGENDA ITEM 1. Consider CPR Instructor Training for 2 Ambulance Employees – Kruger the ambulance director would like to attend and get CPR certified to be a instructor along with Katie Johnson. She stated currently they outsource renewals; the Lakefield ambulance owns all the materials and equipment needed to hold classes and do renewals. Rademacher stated this would benefit the seasonal employees including lifeguards and concession workers, due to timi …