Call this meeting to order. All rise for the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all. All right. Um, can I get a motion to approve the agenda? >> There is one change, Mr. Mayor. Uh, 7G needs to be eliminated, please. >> 7G is eliminated. >> So, motion. >> Second. >> All in favor say I. I.
>> Opposed. Motion carried. Open forum. Uh if anybody would like to speak, they can stand on up and come over here and speak. I do have one thing. Um I got a uh a letter from the city of Holding for that they would like me to
read and it reads to our neighboring fire departments. On behalf of the city of Holding for, our residents, and our entire community, we extend our deepest gratitude for your extraordinary service during the fire at the Holding for Mill on Sunday night. What unfolded was a
devastating and emotional moment for the Bergs and for our town. Yet, in the face of loss, we witnessed something powerful. The unwavering dedication of the fire departments and private parties who responded without hesitation. 10
departments came together, bringing tankers, equipment, and skilled firefighters to battle an intense and challenging blaze. Your teamwork, professionalism, and determination protected nearby homes and businesses pred uh preventing further destruction
and brought comfort to our community watching a historic landmark burn. We know the long hours, the cold air, and the physical and emotional demand that came with the response of this scale. Your willingness to step in, support one another, to serve our city
exemplifies the very best in what it means to be part of a shared community. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your courage, your commitment, and your partnership. Holding for is stronger because of neighbors like you. With sincere appreciation, the city of
Holding Fort. Um, otherwise if there's no one that would like to talk and I would just like to thank our fire department for all they did on a Sunday night for fire. Um, appreciate it. Thank you guys. >> Thank you.
>> All right, we have a consent agenda. Approve of the mills and purchase orders. Um, there's investments. There was a donation of $5,000 to the Mars Fire Department from Arbig, a 25 years service for Chief Mouse, a step increase
for an employee. Can I get a motion to approve? >> So move. >> Second. All >> in favor say I. >> I. >> Oppos. Motion carried. Uh, police department report. By the way, thank you for 25 years of serving our community, Chief. Appreciate everything you have done between police reserves, police
chief, fire department, and everything else that you've done for us. We appreciate you. >> Right on. >> All right. January 2026 in our traffic area, we had 15 citation, 81 uh verbal warnings, eight written warnings. Uh we ended on uh 272 calls or requests for
service. Last year was 293. So a 21 call drop. Um a good amount of that is our rental inspections. We had fewer in January, but a bunch in February. So we'll see that number come back up. Um we also had u our first month being short staffed and then it was cold for a good snap in there as well as good and
warm for a good snap in there, too. But the cold definitely slowed everybody down and everything down. Um you'll see the act the numbers will be more accurate now that we're a year into our new um software system and everything will bounce out. So last couple months I haven't been able to give you good numbers on what actually was happening
because of that. Um seven agency assists. Those are lower than normal which is good to see. Uh you should see the new Durango on the road. That one's got the lighter color rims on instead of the dark colored rims, the one that I've been driving. So that one's out and about. Good to see that out on the road. And then the other one is up at Equipment right now. It'll come down for
graphics. And I would say by middle of March, that one should be out and about, too. And then we'll be bidding another one come this fall. So um we received or um received a grant for an AED. There's a program through the U of M that um really focused on
private donations to get AEDs in every squad car in the state. Uh we've got five of those that came from this program and now we got one more from the additional squad. So, it's good to see. Well, probably catching that in the next couple weeks here. So, some extra money doesn't have to come out of our budget or anybody else's pockets. So, it's good
to have and they definitely do their duties. So, um I think that's the gist of it unless there's any questions. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, Chiefs. >> Community development director's report. >> So, we have several agenda items tonight as we move forward to spring. It's
always fun to talk about things like playgrounds and sports courts. So looking forward to that. Work continues on grant applications. I submitted an AP grant to help with the walking path in the Railroad West Park. And I'm currently working with a local business on a uh deed Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development grant for child care and for a child care center here in Melrose. Um since the last meeting, we were notified that we advanced in the next round of the small cities grant and invited to complete a full application. And I met with the small cities program
people and they had a couple of suggestions for the full application, but they were impressed by the narrative and the case that was built for the needs of our community. Work moves forward on the Geno redevelopment, including we keep doing tours with the contractors. Um,
agreements are being bounced back and forth between the legal teams and some proposals on the parking lot. So, I think this is now a week old. Last week, Tuesday, we were notified by Geno corporate executives of the sale of the new plant on the east side. We had a good discussion with them and look
forward to meeting with the life science innovations team. Feedback from several local people who know and are familiar with LSI say this acquisition will be a positive thing for Melrose. Um, just to give you a heads up on your March meeting, I need at least two
public hearings. One is for the small city's application. We need a we need to show proof that we had a public hearing and I received a request for a drainage and utility easement vacation in Highlands to allow someone to build a new house across some property lines. So
to give you a heads up, those are coming. >> Thank you. >> City engineer report. >> All right. Good evening. As usual, a quick one for you. Uh so borings on the 2026 project should be happening either tomorrow or early next week. Uh once we
get those in place and make sure there's no black dirt out there, we'll get those plans uh ready for council approval at the March meeting for getting that on the street. So um otherwise, everything else for me is a new business and I'll be back up in five minutes. >> Okay. Thanks.
>> All right, city administrator report. So, I'm going to roll from my city administrator report under new business, which is the city administrator um bridge plan discussion. So, this past week, I submitted my resignation as the
city administrator effective as of April 3rd. The council and the um PUC met. There was a joint meeting that was held on February 24th where a discussion took place regarding what the next steps are
for the city administrator position. The council and the PUZ were presented with three separate um executive search consultants proposals and the discussion was that they would like to interview David Drown
and Associates. So, a joint meeting has been set up between the council and the PUC on March 9th at 5:30 p.m. where they will be talking to Pat Melvin with David Dr and Associates. In the interim, the discussion was also
held about transition and at this uh the council and the PUC determined that the transition would include Chief Craig Mouse being the point of contact until such time that a new city administrator was hired.
the uh mayor Joe Fininken and PUC commission member Eric Sanger met with all staff then on February 24th and they visited with them about the transition and what is going to be happening. So
that is where we are to date with that. Um, I will save kind of my other stuff for when you guys have your formal meeting in March and we can kind of talk about, you know, where where you where the plans the plan is. So, that's kind of
what I have for now. So, >> perfect. All right. And then we're on the police department for uh short staffing. >> This is um something that has come before you before. So in this case, um, Chief Mous is going to be serving in a
capacity to fill in for patrol work when because we are short staffed. Um, sorry, I should have this in front of me. My apologies. Um, if it's a period of 45 consecutive
calendar days for staffing levels of the police department fall below the requisite staffing amount. Thank you, Connor. Do you want this? >> Well, I have that part. I wanted to look at the actual, but that's fine. >> So, anyway, so um you guys have entered
into for short staffing before with the police department is put, uh Chief Craig Mouse. So if they go into a period of over 45 consecutive calendar days, um the staffing levels of the police department fall below the requisite
staffing amount, then the arrangement described in this notice which you have will apply but not before that 45day period. So this is limited exceptions as far as um theou itself.
the chief is obviously going to um receive additional compensation and again um it's really at the soldier discretion of the city as far as how they want to do this. This is again the second one that
they have put in place. And so when the chief has to serve in any capac other capacity within the police department, he will be compensated per thisou. So that's what we have.
>> All right. Can I get a motion to approve? >> So move. >> Second. All >> in favor say I. >> I. >> Oppos. Motion is carried. >> Similarly, you have before you um Mr. our street park supervisor Andrew has been acting because we have been short
staffed on the public work site as well. Um and so Andrew has been acting he has actually moved um he has actually taken on additional duties and the way our policy works is that if you're working outside your class or
your job description then you are adequately should get compensated for some of that. So for Andrew, um the recommendation really is to move him to step four at this time and not wait until he would normally be at step four,
which would be in July. So I would say the council to provide consideration approving a step increase for Andrew at this time. >> And I just like to say thank you, Andrew, for stepping up and helping out down there with with the other employees. Uh it's been a big help. Appreciate all that you've been doing.
Can I get a motion to approve? So move. >> Second. All in favor say I. I >> opposed. Motion is carried. >> Um, city of Mau's quarterly financial reports. You can run the slides for me. Thank you.
>> Good evening, mayor and council members. Tonight, I'll be presenting the quarter 4 financial summary, highlighting general fund performance, key trends across other funds, and take a brief look ahead to 2026. Overall, the city remains in a stable financial position. Revenues performed
well. Expenditures were managed carefully, and we continue to maintain strong fund balances. I'll walk through the major highlights, explain a few year-over-year changes, and then change close with what we're focusing on as we move into the next budget cycle.
Um, general fund revenues exceeded budget expectations overall with all major categories meeting or surpassing projections except charges for services. Individual expense expense categories show both increases and decreases. Total expenses remain below the overall budget
level. Year end net position is slightly below the prior year primarily due to lower building permit revenues and non-reoccurring grant revenues received in the pri previous year. Fourth quarter revenues reflect receipt of the second half properties tax settlement and the
second half LGA distribution. Overall general fund revenues performed well and exceeded our budget projections. Most major revenue categories met or outperformed expectations. The only category that came in below budget was charges for services. Strong performance in interest
income, intergovernmental revenue, and miscellaneous revenue helped offset that shortfall. Overall revenues finished the year at approximately 104% of budget. While we saw some categories come in higher and others lower than budget,
overall spending remained under the total budget amount. Departments managed expenditures carefully throughout the year. This reflects continued cost awareness and monitoring across operations. Overall department expenditures were generally well controlled in 2025. administration and
finance, public safety, public works, and planning and development all finished under budget. Um, year end net position is slightly below the prior year. This is primarily due to lower building permit activity compared to last year. In addition, certain grant revenues received in the
prior year were one-time in nature and did not repeat this year. This represents a normalization following last year's elevated revenues, not a structural imbalance. The MATA fund remained stable, supported by the plan transfer from the general fund as well as solid investment
earnings in capital projects. Net income was positively impacted by county reimbursement related to the street project, which which strengthened the fund position at year end. Fire department revenues performed well in the fourth quarter with fire charges coming in at 124% of budget for quarter
4. Ambulance activity remains strong with run volumes higher than budget and net income finishing above prior year. Overall, these funds continue to demonstrate stable operations and positive financial trends heading into 2026.
As we look ahead to 2026, our focus remains on strategic and sustainable financial management. We will continue aligning departmental spending with council's 26 priorities, ensuring resources are directed toward core services and community needs. On the
investment side, we will work to optimize returns while maintaining appropriate liquidity to support operations and upcoming capital projects. We are also planning proactively for future fire and police capital replacement needs, ensuring long-term readiness for public safety,
infrastructure, and equipment. Finally, long-term financial sustainability remains a key priority, maintaining strong reserves, monitoring revenue trends, and positioning the city for a stable operations in future budget cycles. Overall, our approach for 26 is
proactive, balance, and focused on long-term stability. Do you have any questions? >> Thank you, Jackie. All right, we're on the action items. So, what we all have here is liquor license renewal applications. Uh, so
we'll have uh intoxic intoxicating liquor on sale, off sale, Sunday on sale renewals. Then there's a club and Sunday on sale renewals, 32 malt liquor off sale, wine license renewals. Uh, everybody has been background
checked and everything, so everything's good to go, right? >> Mhm. >> All right. Can I get a motion to approve? >> So move. >> Second. >> All in favor say I. >> I. opposed. Motion is carried. Uh world seal project 2026. Is that going to be?
>> Yep. >> Pretty straightforward. >> Yeah. So, uh if you saw it in the back, it was really ahead of time the map. Otherwise, it's just the annual Silco projects that we go forward every year and we just need ad or a motion to advertise a bit. So,
>> all right. Did they have any concerns or anything? All right. Can I get a motion to approve? >> Second. All >> in favor say I. >> I. >> Motion carried uh Main Street sidewalk project. >> All right, I'll cover this one. So,
myself, Sheila, and Andrew, I I walked the Main Street sidewalk last week right before it snowed again. Uh, so good timing on that. We can see everything that was out there. It's not getting better. As anybody's probably noticed out there, the settlements are getting worse at at the buildings and behind the curb. and we all know the tripping
hazard that that is. Unfortunately, the number that they gave us last fall to do it isn't going to cut it anymore and it's going to get us above the bidding threshold. Um, so I think we're going to have to probably take that that project away from just being a quote and actually bid it out. And what I my main concern is that we
actually probably survey it, make sure that we're meeting ADA grades. I'm afraid that to put it back in, we wouldn't do those. We'll be tearing it out in three years. That that's my fear. So, I'd like to actually get some survey out there, actually confirm that it's put in correctly, and then bid it. So, I don't have a contract or anything with
you guys tonight. Just looking for input from the council. Is that the direction you want to go, or do you want to have Andrew or the guys keep patching it? They do it. What they've done worked, but it certainly doesn't look as nice as we'd like to see on our main street. >> What's driving the cost? Is it labor material? Both?
>> Yes. >> Yes. >> Um, couple that with uh they did a really bare bones job. Uh they're going to replace what's there and that's it. We need to connect the curb to that sidewalk so we don't see that settlement again. They didn't have doll bars in there. We're going to put them in. Uh they didn't have chunks of curb
replacement that need to happen. Those got to happen. There's two ped ramps that got to get switched out. Most of them unfortunately are good yet, but two of them do have to change. So >> So we want to just hold off on it or move forward without getting the council's input on it. So I guess this isn't so much an action item as a
direction to staff item. If you did it in two years, would it have to go out to bids? So, if you did two different projects, we did some of it this year. >> That's an option. >> Spaced it out. Maybe >> that could do it. Yes, that would that would work. We could do one block at a time or whatever that that approach
would be. That would absolutely work. Keep quotes from public contractors. And the real question is, do we want to bid it with our 2026 retreat project or a side or separate from it? They're kind of different type projects. One's a concrete project, one's an asphalt project. So, I I don't know that we gained a heck of a lot of bidding them
together, but again, just looking for input from the council. >> Okay, Julian. >> Uh, well, I trust you guys making that right decision for us. >> And you just put straight up concrete.
You wouldn't put the exposed aggregate or you wouldn't stamp it. It would just be >> nothing decorative. We'd go lesson learned and go to plain concrete. I think it'd be a big savings to just do it all at once instead of into two pieces though. >> There's a savings that'll be had for
that for sure. You know, you always are going to have some mobilization cost that you'll avoid if you do that, but you would be able to just quote it out if you broke it broke it in half. So, I mean, there are there's a benefit to be to both. >> I would say just do it all at once. It'll go up another 10 15% in 2027. So,
>> concrete prices have not been anything close to stable. that 10 15% is absolutely an accurate statement. So >> if that's the case then at the next meeting I'll get something together for you guys to formally approve and what it is. >> Have to do that. >> Sounds good. >> And there is um undesated fund reserves
in the street department. >> Okay. >> We are running a deficit in that particular >> then yeah let's at least uh go ahead and get a quote on it. Yeah for sure. >> Well no we'd have to do formal >> business. Okay.
All right. We are on to do we have to make a motion to do that or that's just consensus to come back to it. Right. >> Yeah. The motion will be made at uh in March, Dave. Um and he'll bring back his engineering contract and his design contract, right? Or would you bring back
the whole package? >> We'll bring back everything with it uh to get the survey for the survey stuff together. >> Perfect. So it's not as a consensus. All right. Then we are on to the PP01-2026-201 preliminary central career.
>> Yes. We have two items coming over to you tonight from the Meadows Planning and Zoning Commission. So the first item, the Planning and Zoning Commission had a public hearing on Monday, January 26 for the purpose of considering a preliminary platform to Centricare. We've discussed this before. Um when
Kira bought the assisted living in the nursing home, um those buildings are very tied together. You all know what Pine Villa looks like. We're trying to figure out what's centric care and what's and so they've presented a preliminary plat with some shared common laws. Uh planning and zoning commission looked at it. They approved the
preliminary plat subject to a bunch of things that need to be done before the final plat is brought forward. So I had the planning report as approved by the planning and zoning commission in your packets. So tonight we're asking for consideration um to consider the recommendation of the
planning and zoning commission and determine whether to approve or deny the preliminary plan. >> Okay. Again motion to approve. >> So move second. >> All in favor say I. >> I oppose. Motion carried. We have CUP1 uh 01-2026-401
uh entering use permit. Melrose Area Arts Council Campbell Enterprise Northwest Inc. Yes. And tonight we have members of the arts council and the artist of the mural here present with us. Um we do have a sketch. Uh the planning and zoning
commission held a public hearing on January 26 to consider the interim use permit application from the Mrose Area Arts Council and Campbell Enterprises. This would be a mural on the east facing side of the Midwest Automatic Building.
Um in your packet was the panel discussion. So, a couple conditions. This is written up as an interim use permit as opposed to a conditional use permit. Conditional use permits run with the land just as long as it's there. Interim use allows them to put a set
time limit on it. And it in the recommendation of the planning and zoning commission was seven years subject to maintenance at all times. If they decide to go with another sketch three years from now, they have to come back because it's this is the sketch
that's approved. So any change of the sketch would have to be run through another interim use permit. And our process is very clear that the owner of the mural is the building, not um the artist or the arts council. So for example, if this building were to sell,
the owner of the building would have every right to take it down. I think the arts council is well aware of that. And the maintenance is up to the owner of the property. So if you have any questions for the arts council or Justine who is the
artist, she is here tonight. >> Sheila, thank you. Um and um I guess a question, there have been updates to the sketch itself. If I may present that um here it's a much more detailed version of what you see before you. Um, I'm
sorry that I did not include it in the agenda, but as you can see, it is Main Street, the craft plan, um, the old church and farms in background. >> Any questions or suggestions? >> Very nice. >> That looks great. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you very much. No problem. >> Yeah. So the action item is to consider the recommendation of planning and zoning and to approve or deny the interim use permit for the arts council and camel enterprises. >> U quick question uh when is start date and how long do you think it'll take you?
>> It should take about four months. Uh the process has already begun of sketching. Um what will be done is a scaled down version of the painting about a third of the size. So the total size that will appear on the building is 30 by 10 ft.
So the one/3 size is 10 by 3T which will be done by June 1st. Correct. >> Yes. >> That's the supply. Yes. >> All right. Looking forward to seeing. That would be fantastic. >> Thank you.
>> Can I get a motion to approve, please? >> Second. >> All in favor say I. >> I. >> Oppos. Motion is carried. >> Pickle ball court park. So Andrew and I are looking at each other to figure out who wants to present on this one. Um the
council to provide consideration on a second pickle ball court. So the park board met on February 4th and they have received two quotes for a second pickle ball court. This will be located directly west of the existing court. We're hearing from pickle ball players that it's fun to play in groups and they
want two courts. So um requested action tonight is to consider the construction of a second court and award the project to boing masonry the lower bidder >> and funds are there. >> Yep. Yes. >> I've heard the same thing from the
public that they would like to see more. >> Um it's good thing I see there people there a lot. So >> that's like the in thing nowadays. >> Yeah. And it's something that looks like it's going to stick around. So that's Can I get a motion to approve, please?
>> Second. >> All in favor say I. >> I oppos. Motion carries. >> All right. G was cancelled and then we on the playground equipment for um Railroad West Park. >> Yes. G will we be bringing back for your March meeting. We just need to get a little clarification on the bids that we
have. Um so H is the playground equipment. um that we are building a new park on in Railroad West which will be located between the apartment building and the Roach townhouse project. Uh the park board reviewed estimates at its
February 4th meeting and is recommending the flagship landscape structures. I think there might be a sketch. >> That's the one they chose. They like the rock wall and there's a little zipline, little mini zip line over there and it
is targeted for five to 12 year olds. Um Andrew is here to answer questions and Mark who is the chair of the park board can answer any questions. >> Any questions? >> Can I get a motion to approve? So move
>> second. All in favor say I. I. >> All right. Motion is approved. um fireh hall workout room renovation. >> So as part of the ongoing um
wellness that we are required to have for our public or I'm sorry our emergency medical services and just overall wellness. A budget was set aside and approved for 26 for a new workout room in the fire hall. So, Fire Chief
Buddy has received two quotes for new exercise equipment. The first is from REP, which includes a trainer machine, dumbbell set, weightlifting rack, weight bench, squat bar, racks, and various other equipment. That quote was $13,3.31.
The second quote is from Titan Fitness which includes a trainer machine, weightlifting rack, weight bench, dumbbell weight sets, racks, and additional equipment for 11,9328. A quote was also received for new flooring in the wait room from Hennan
floor covering. Council to provide consideration to approving quotes for the fireh hall workout room renovation project. I'm going to put >> Craig on the spot or Joe, whoever wants to speak to this if they have additional
information. >> Uh I know the original equipment was donated from was it Anytime Fitness, Joe? >> Lifetime Fitness. >> Lifetime Fitness. And that was a former um firefighters family. >> Yes. >> That uh donated that. And it was used from commercial grade stuff, but it's
definitely done its time and >> um some it's not safe to use anymore. So, I think it's good that we're replacing the equipment. I think that this will be a much used upgrade between all three emergency departments and I believe it's open to city staff as well because it's city building. So >> yeah. Do you know the difference between
the two courts? >> Uh it looked as though almost everything is very similar. They might have um had one piece of equipment that wasn't completely a match as far as the exact, you know, usage or whatever you want to call it. So, I would say either one's
going to be adequate as far as whichever choice would be made unless uh fire chief Bod had one that was a better recommendation. >> He just gave both quotes. It looks like >> if I could speak for a second, I did talk a little bit about it. He did did have recommendations on the he thought
that equipment was just a little bit heavier maybe. So, he did recommend that one. If anything, his recommendation would be that one. Based off the durability potential and based off of talking to the individuals he's been discussing with for the equipment, they
felt that that one might be a little better option for our setup. >> Do we have to approve the specific one? >> Yes, you can approve. If you want to approve the specific one, that would be great. So then they can get it ordered. Um, just so you're aware, this came in
far under bid for what we had allocated in the budget for this project. >> Yeah. So, it' probably be 7 I1 and 7 I3 would probably be the ones. >> Yep. 7 I1 and 7 I3. I would say you should make >> a motion. >> Are you going to maintain the stuff at
the city administration building as well or is that stuff going to go away? >> That'll all stay there. >> That all stay there, but we're not looking for funds at some point to update that either. What we've done in the past is any excess or surplus in the police department budget, we've made purchases. >> Um,
>> primarily that's who is using it. Um, city staff is always welcome to use it as well, but primarily that's who's using it. So, we'll just use excess funds at times if anything needs to be upgraded or changed. >> And we just actually that was repainted and there were new mats put in there what, four years ago? >> About that.
>> Yeah. >> Can I get a motion to approve it that way? So >> second. >> All in favor say I. >> I. >> Motion carried. >> Uh fee schedule amendment. >> Um after further review of the fee schedule that was approved for 2026,
there is just a couple amendments that um we're asking to make. So rows 175 through 177 under the park um shelter rental there were the forprofit not for profit and um groups over 300 on there
and we never really use those lines. So just to keep it even or easy for rental we'd like to just take that down to one line. And then um per Chief Moody he would like to add per truck under the fire department
um rate as well. All right. Can I get a motion for that fee amendment? >> Second. All in >> favor say I. >> I. >> Motion carried. And then the other part is the 2026 2027 uh League of Minnesota's IT worker comp
compensation insurance quote. >> Okay. We received a quote back for the 2627 workers compensation. The council to give consideration approved in the quote received from League of Minnesota City's insurance trust for workers compensation insurance for period of
March 7th 26 through March 7th 27. The net premium costs for the upcoming period are $72,439. The quote in 25 was $55,962 which is an increase of 29%. Due to claims history, the experience
modification changed to a 1.03 03 debit for the 2627 coverage period up from a 73 credit for the 2526 coverage period. Overall workers compensation rates for 26 have decreased for the third year in a row. It is recommended that the
council again approve the reg regular premium option. The general fund share of the premium is $60,022 and the utility share is $12,417 compared to 42,531 and for 13,431
respectively for the past year. The council to give consideration approving the League of Minnesota's workers comp insurance at the regular premium option. >> Any questions? >> Can I get a motion to approve? >> So move. >> Second. All in favor say I. opposed.
Motion is carried. >> All right. Hiring police officer. >> Yes, we received three applications for the open officer position. We interviewed two. One person did withdraw prior to interview time as they had received a position somewhere else already. Uh we extended a conditional
offer to uh Miss Kylie Forsir. Um the offer is contingent upon her passing a successful background check, psychological and pre-employment drug and physical exam. Um, we're recommending that uh, Miss Forsier be hired at step one in the wage scale and
after six months of uh, full-time employment and a favorable full evaluation, we would make the recommendation to move her to step two. >> All right. Motion to approve. So move. >> Second. All >> in favor say I. >> I motion carried. And hiring a police
reserve officer. >> Yes. We also got an application from uh Kaden Swanson for a police reserve position which has been either non-existent or very limited as far as that um program being um used in the last several years. Um this has also continued upon a successful background
check, pre-employment physical and drug test. Um Kaden Swanson is actually the son of Chris Swanson who worked here. He left in 2012 give or take to go to Alexandria Police Department. So um Kaden will be going to AL in the fall to be a police officer as well.
Sounds great. >> Okay, get a motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor say I. I >> opposed. Motion carried. >> Uh hiring of a seasonal street arts worker go through every year, right?
>> Yep. >> Historically, city has hired a seasonal part-time worker to assist with summer workload. Uh I'm here to request an approval to hire temporary summer seasonal worker on the need on a needed basis uh to assist with lawn and park maintenance, cleaning, etc. Therefore, I'm requesting the council to approve
the hire of seasonal parttime workers. >> Can I get a motion to approve? >> Some move. Favor say I. >> I motion is carried. Old business for Minnesota paid family leave. >> So u your memo as written is not
correct. So what we found out is we had approved this for 26, 27, and 28. We should not approve it for 28 because we're tying it back to the contracts, your union contracts. So we are simply asking for the language to be amended in
theou to only reflect January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2027. >> Any questions or concerns? Can I a motion to approve, please? So move. >> Second.
>> All in favor say I. >> Oppos. Motion carried. >> We're on the information items, schools and training. Uh a few people from the fire department going to different schools. Uh there's going to be a Sterns County Commissioners Board meeting. Uh
April 7th, 2026 at 6 p.m. in Mau, which should be pretty uh interesting. Uh I think people should show up for that. It doesn't happen but once a year that the county will do their county meetings outside of St. Cloud and they will be having a a large discussion about the
DNR with people here hunting with either shotguns or uh rifles in this area. So should be a pretty interesting meeting. So might be a good thing for people to attend. And then there's the next city council meeting which is Thursday, March
19th at 6 pm. >> If I may, Mr. Mr. Mayor, a couple things and this just happened today. So, um on March 9th, there's a joint meeting between the public utilities commission and the city council. That meeting is designed at 5:30 and that is
specifically to work um to talk to David Associates. And then on March 12th at 7 a.m. there will be a closed meeting for union negotiations. >> Okay. Good. All right. All right. Unless there's
anything else, can I get a motion to adjurnn? >> Second. >> All in favor say I. >> Oppos. Meeting adjourned.