Brooten city council agenda for July 27

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the meeting chambers. The agenda summary is posted below.

7:00   MN DNR Request to use City Park for Chronic Waste Testing - November 7-8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. to noon

  7:15   Quote for Solar Powered Speed Signs – North and South End of CSAH 18

  7:30   Ag Land Lease(s) – Advertise for Bids

  7:45   Candidate Filing – Closes Tuesday at 5 pm

  8:00   Plan Review/Approval City Hall

  8:15   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

  8:30   NFCR Watershed Collaborative – Issues for Comprehensive Management Plan

  8:45   Fireworks – Ordinance Amendment Discussion

  9:00   Other

Brooten city council agenda for July 13

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.

 7:00   Update on Lead Service Line Construction Project

  7:15   Candidate Filing – Schedule

  7:30   Approval of June Minutes

  7:45   Approval of Bills -
             Brooten Auto      -         

  8:00   Approval of Interim Bills   

  8:15   Approve Transfer of Funds to Checking - $1,065.00 from FD Capital for Freezer Purchase - Donation

  8:30   MN PFA Loan Payment – Electronic Payment

  8:45   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update Other   

Brooten city council meeting agenda

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, June 8 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda summary is forthcoming.

7:00   Council vacancy

7:15     Sidewalk removal/replacement – Hatton Street – Trinity Church contribution

7:30   Approve Building Permit – Brady Weller – 923 Crow Lake Street – Deck

7:45    Approval of May meeting minutes

8:00   Approval of bills + Brooten Auto bill

           Brooten Auto

8:15   Approval of Interim Bills - $32,712.94

8:30  Approve Transfer of Funds for Bills to Checking

8:45  Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

            Tree Removal – 220 and 221 Prairie Ave. N

Brooten city council meeting on May 11

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda will be posted here before noon on that day.

  7:00   Joe Radermacher – City Hall Quote & Recommendations

   7:15   RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESIGNATION AND DECLARING A VACANCY

  7:30   Gloria Trustheim, Bollig – Task Orders Airport

 7:45   Discussion of Council Appointment

  8:00   Building Permit – Garden Fence - Tracy Laage – 131 Prairie Avenue S.         

   8:15   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update PLUS Quote for Sidewalk at Trinity

   8:30   Approval of April Minutes

   8:45   Approval of Bills                                            

           Brooten Auto                                                  

  9:00   Approval of Interim Bills     $25,536.27    

  9:15   Approve Transfer of Funds from 4M Fund to General Fund - $15,000.00 and Fire Department Capital Fund - $5,100.00

  9:30   Other

Brooten city council agenda for April 27

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting will open with the 2025 audit report by the city's auditing firm. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.

7:00  Marisa Austin, Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing - 2025 Audit Report

  7:15  TDS – Right-of-Way Application – Service Connections

  7:30  Gloria Trustheim – Bollig Service Agreement - MnDOT Aeronautics Capital Improvement Plan Schedule

  7:45  Approve 2026 Township Fire Contracts – Lake Johanna and Chippewa Falls

  8:00  Mark Torkelson – Fire Department Update - List of Wants/Needs

  8:15  Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update  •  Quote for Storm Sewer Fence Repair – by Bus Garage

  8:30  Wage Discussion 

  8:45  Other

Brooten city council agenda for April 13

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda is posted below.

 7:00  Troy Walz – Ag Land Lease Payment

  7:15  Gloria Trustheim – Bollig Service Agreement

  7:30   TDS – Right-of-Way Application - Darren Moening

  7:45  Sidewalk Removal Request – 121 Western Avenue N

  8:00  Stop Sign Request Hatton & Prairie Avenue S

  8:15  Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

         •      Quote for Air Patch

         •      Minimum Bid on Tractor

         •      Crack Fill

  8:30  Approval of March Minutes

  8:45  Approval of Bills                               

        Brooten Auto                                     

  9:00  Approval of Interim Bills: $71,707.10     

  9:15  Approve Transfer of Funds from 4M Fund to General Fund

  9:30   Other

Brooten city council agenda for March 23

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the city hall meeting chambers and is open to the public. A special guest may include Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall. A meeting agenda summary is included below.

   7:00  Janelle Kendall, Stearns Co Attorney - Prosecution Report

 

7:15   Runestone – Right-of-Way Application from Matthew Sullivan

 

   7:30  Brian Bollig – Project Information

 

   7:45  Approve 2026 Township Fire Contracts – Raymond, Bangor and North Fork

 

   8:00   Green Lawns Quote – Spraying

 

   8:15  Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

• Boiler Replacement Quotes - Shop
• Blower Quotes
• International Tractor

 

   8:30    Vertical Bridge (Verizon) Tower Lease Proposal

 

  8:45   Other

Brooten city council agenda for March 9

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.

7:00  Public Hearing – Consideration of Ordinance No:  2026-1 - Regulation of Public Right-Of-Way Use

  7:15  Todd Trustheim – Brooten Fire Relief Association Charitable Gambling report

  7:30  Adopt Ordinance 2026-1 – An Ordinance to Regulate the Use of Public Right-Of-Way of the City of Brooten, Minnesota; Set Permit Application Fee

7:45   Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-2 – An Ordinance Authorizing the Replacement of Lead, Galvanized, or other Hazardous Water Service Lines on Private Property

  8:00  Review/Approval of Economic Development Loan Request – The Local Pantry - Thor & Vicki Amundson - approve check for $40,000 – Closing March 16th

  8:15  Resolution 2026-10 Resolution Applying to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (LSL Replacement Project)

  8:30  Resolution 2026- Resolution 2026-11 - Authorization To Execute Legal Documents for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project

   8:45  Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

  8:30  Approval of February Minutes

  8:45  Approval of Bills -  Brooten Auto                                     

  9:00  Approval of Interim Bills - $24,110.46     

  9:15  Approve Transfer of Funds from 4M Fund to General Fund

 

Brooten city council agenda for February 23 (UPDATED)

The agenda will be posted here...a few days after the meeting took place.

February 23 Brooten city council agenda:
1. Goodwin family - noise complaint.
2. Ordinance review - authorizing the replacement of service lines in private property.
3. Discussion and decision on ambulance personnel at the fire hall.
4. approval of credit on utility bill - Gregory.
5. Maintenance update by Boyce Fischer; and crosswalk request for Lakeside Foods to their housing development north of the plant.
6. City Hall discussion.

Brooten city council meeting agenda for January 26

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, January 26 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.

7:00   Brian Bollig, Bollig Engineering - MN Public Facilities Authority Funding Water/Wastewater

  7:15   Gloria Trustheim – Grant Options for City Hall

  7:30   Thor Amundson, Brooten Fire Department secretary - 2025 fire department report

  7:45   Ambulance Meeting Update

  8:00   Request to Hunt Waterfowl at Airport 2026

  8:15   Approval of Belgrade Brooten Police Services Invoice 1st Quarter 2026 - $45,661.50

  8:30   Quotes for Garage Upgrade

  8:45   Runestone Telecom Letters to Residents – Informational

  9:00   Review ROW Ordinance for Final Approval on February 9th Meeting

  9:15   Other

Brooten city council agenda for January 12

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, January 12 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.

 7:00   Nancy Miller - Vinna Human Resources

  7:15   Mark Torkelson – Fire Department Updates, Illegal Burn Charge

  7:30   Accept Resignation of Airport Manager, David Bohmer

  7:45   2026 Appointments
                        Council Appointments            Brooten Economic Development Committee
                        Planning Commission             Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  8:00   Resolution 2026-1 - Pre-Authorized Payments by Auditors Warrants

  8:15   Resolution 2026-2 - Resolution to Contract with a Councilmember

  8:30   Resolution 2026-3 - Elected and Non-Elected Employee Out of State Travel Policy

  8:45   Resolution 2026-4 –Resolution Allowing Electronic Funds Transfers and Wires

  9:00   Resolution 2026-5 - Accepting Donations

  9:15   Resolution 2026-6 - Resolution Approving Airport Grant Agreement #1061991 - Parking Lot &
                                                                                     Fence Design/Bid
         Resolution 2026-7 – Resolution Approving Airport Grant Agreement #1061992
                                                                             2” Mill/Overlay Apron and Runway Design/Bid
         Resolution 2026-8 – Resolution Approving Airport Grant Agreement #1061993
                                                                             ALP Sheet Updates and CZAP

  9:30   Well Pay Requests Boyce and Jeanne

  9:45   Approval for Boyce to Attend Water/Wastewater Conference – March 4-6   $350.00

10:00    Offer to Purchase City Parcel on Roe Street Behind City Park – Dekok

10:15    Consideration - Purchase of Elevator Property

10:30    Quote for Team Lab Rip-Rap Weed Spray - $1,980.00   (2025 - $1,950.00)

10:45    Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

11:00    Approval of December Minutes, approval of bills, approval of Brooten Auto bill.        

11:15    Approval of Interim Bills - 

11:45    Other

Brooten city council to meet on Monday, December 8

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, December 8 starting at 7 p.m. Part of the meeting will include the Truth in Taxation hearing. This will be followed by the council's formal adoption of the 2026 levy. A meeting agenda summary is posted here.

7:00    Levy Adoption Hearing 2026 - Resolution Approving Final Budget and Levy
                Levy             $539,769.00
                Budget           $926,179.00   

         Approval of 2026 Donation Budget - $60,000.00
         Approval of 2026 Economic Development Budget - $22,389.00
         Approval of 2026 Water Budget    $140,000.00   
         Approval of 2026 Sewer Budget    $199,000.00

  7:15    Jason Wold – Property for Development

  7:30  Mark Torkelson – 50/50 Grant and Fire Call Billing – Wages
  7:45   Thor Amundson - Fire Department Payroll 2025
  8:00    Karen Sagedahl – Pavilion Lights
  8:15    RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE CITY

  8:30  Tractor Issues/Lease

  8:45    Approval of November Minutes - Approval of Bills - and Brooten Auto                   

  9:00  Approve Interim Bills

  9:15    Approve Transfer to WIF Fund – 2025 Contribution

  9:30    Snow Hauler Applicant

  9:45   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

10:00   Airport Plowing by Hangars

10:15    Other

Brooten city council to meet on Monday, November 27

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, November 27 at 7 p.m. at city hall. The meeting agenda summary is posted here.

7:00     Appoint Council Member – Jasmine Schultz - Oath of Office

7:15     Public Hearing – Liquor Licenses

7:30     Nate DeLeeuw - Dooley’s Natural Gas Annual Review

7:45     Resolution 2025-19 RESOLUTION APPROVING RATES AND TERMS
                        AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF DOOLEY’S
                        NATURAL GAS II, LLC AND REQUIRING ANNUAL REVIEW

8:00     Nancy Miller – Law/Policy Changes – MN Paid Leave – Proposed Pay Increase 2026

8:15     Revisit Fence Permit – Amber Bohmer - 100 Prairie Avenue S

8:30     Todd Trustheim – Fire Department Relief Association Gambling
                        Donation Discussion

8:45     RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20; A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE CITY

9:00    Issuance of 2026 Liquor Licenses
-       KA-DE Shack
        Off Sale Intoxicating, On Sale, Sunday
-       Marcia’s Bar & Grill
        Off Sale Intoxicating, On Sale, Sunday
-       Bonanza Liquor
                        Off Sale Intoxicating
-       3 Winters dba Lucky Shots
        On Sale, Sunday
-        Classic Co. Dinner Theater dba Lincoln’s Seafood & Steaks
            On Sale, Sunday     
-       Prairie View Community Golf Course
        On Sale 3.2

 9:15     Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update plus MN Department of Health Water Testing Information

 9:30     Other

Brooten city council agenda for November 10

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, November 10 at 7 p.m. The agenda has a few more items than usual, including the appointment of a new council member.

7:00   Discussion of Council Appointment          

 

  7:15     Appoint Council Member - Oath of Office

 

  7:30     Gloria Trustheim, Bollig Engineering - Task Order No. 12 – Parking Lot Paving and Apron Fence Desing/Bidding

 

  7:45     RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18 OF THE CITY OF BROOTEN AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD

 

  8:00   Building Permit Fence – Amber Bohmer – 100 Prairie Avenue S

 

  8:15   Set Liquor License Hearing November 24, 2025

 

  8:30   Mark Torkelson – Fire Billing Rates

 

  8:45   Discussion - Tractor and/or Mower Purchase

 

  9:00   Quotes for New Phone Service/System

 

  9:15   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

 

  9:30   Approval of October Minutes

 

  9:45   Approval of Bills 

            Brooten Auto       

 

10:00   Approval of Interim Bills - $42,901.38      

 

10:15   Other

Brooten city council agenda for October 27 (REVISED)

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the city hall meeting chambers. 

7:00   Request for Parcel Split for Land Transfer – Nathan & Kari Thompson

7:15   Building Permits – Amber Johnson – Fence – 120 Western Ave. S
                                            Candace Hensley – Fence – 421 Pleasant Ave. S

7:30    Intent to Pursue MnDOT Aeronautics – 2026 Capital Grant Award Notification - 2nd Round Offer for Parking Lot Paving and Apron Fence Design/Bid Project

7:45    Candidates to Appoint to Joint Airport Zoning Board

8:00    Ceiling Decorations at Pavilion – Lights and Chandelier

8:15    Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

8:30    RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COUNCIL MEMBER RESIGNATION AND DECLARING A VACANCY

8:45   Other

Brooten city council agenda for October 13

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda is posted below.

   7:00   Mark Torkelson – Explore Program Training – Fema Grants

   7:15   Sidewalk Review - Hatton Street by Trinity Lutheran Church

   7:30   Resolution 2025-16 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE CITY

   

7:45   Approval of September Minutes

   8:00   Approval of Bills   

   8:15   Approve Transfer of Funds

   8:30   Approval of Interim Bills   

   8:45   Hazard Mitigation – Review of Prior Goals

   9:00   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

   9:15   Other

Brooten city council meeting agenda for September 8

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda is posted below. Monday update: a new item was added on Monday to the agenda. It is positioned at No. 2 on the list and reads as follows: 7:15 - Mark Torkelson – Member Retirement and 50/50 Grant


  7:00   Dakota Tjaden and Angie Olson of Bollig Engineering - Water/Sewer Infrastructure project plans and funding

 7:15   Building Permits – Unique Finishing – Garage - 530 Roe Street
                                               Gary Skarpness – Fence - 730 Hwy 55

  7:30   Resolution 2025-15 Resolution Approving Airport Maintenance and Operations - Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation

   7:45   Approval of August Minutes

   8:00   Approval of Bills - Brooten Auto                 

   8:15   Approval of Interim Bills   $24,395.02

   8:30    Hunting Application - Rules - Policy

   8:45   2026 Budget Discussion

   9:00   Other

Brooten city council meets on August 25

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, August 25 at 7 p.m. at city hall. The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda summary is posted below.

7:00   Paul Linn – Portable Shed – Vacant Lot

7:15   Waive Waiting Period Gambling Permit - Prairie View Community Golf Raffle - April 25, 2026 – Prairie View Community Golf Course

   7:30   John Deere Tractor Lease – Price Change and Rental Option

   7:45   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

   8:00   EPA Funding Options and Small Cities Grant

   8:15   2026 Budget

   8:30   Other

Brooten city council agenda for August 11

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 11 at 7 p.m. The meeting is held at city hall in downtown Brooten, and the agenda summary is posted below.

   7:00   Gloria Trustheim – Land/Building Proposal

   7:15   Recycling – Containers or Bins

   7:30  Fauskee Oil Propane Contract -2025-2026

   7:45   Approval of July Minutes

   8:00   Approval of Bills - Brooten Auto     

  8:15   Approval of Interim Bills   $19,117.83

  8:30   Approve Transfer of Funds to Checking

  8:45   Credit for Water and Sewer – 130 Eastern Avenue S.

  9:00   Personnel Policy – Personal Safety

  9:15   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update Other   

  9:30   Other

Brooten city council agenda for July 28

The Brooten city council meets at 7 p.m. in regular session on Monday, July 28 at city hall. The newly-crowned Miss Brooten royalty will be on hand to meet the council members and media. The full agenda summary is posted below. 

7:00    Introduction of Miss Brooten Royalty

 7:15   Gloria Trustheim – Airport Zoning Grant Update

 7:30    Airport Grant Award Notification – MN Dot Aeronautics - 2” Mill and Overlay Apron and Runway – Design/Bidding

 7:45    Quote for Storm Outlet Clean Out – Thonvold Excavating

 8:00    Rescind approval of Ordinance No. 2025-1 from July 14th Meeting and Approve
            With full council: ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF BROOTEN LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF BR-OOTEN AND NOW LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FORK, STEARNS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE SECTION 414.033, SUBD. 2(1), PERMITTING ANNEXATION BY ORDINANCE.

 8:15   Approve Invoice for Fahrner Asphalt – $42,683.75 for Submittal for Reimbursement

 8:30   Fair Housing Discussion – Requirement for Small Cities Development Program   
                     Support for Federal Fair Housing Act and state fair housing laws. 

 8:45   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update   

 9:00   Information Handouts – MN Dept of Health Wellhouse Plan Approval
                                      Stearns County Five-Year Improvement Plan – Roads
                                      2025 YTD Budget Comparison
                                      Board of Appeal and Equalization Training Information

 9:15     Other