Brooten city council agenda for October 26

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

7:00   Mark Torkelson – FEMA Grant Update - PERA Retirement Plan Conversion

7:15   Resolution 2026-18 - Resolution to Convert from SVF Defined Benefit Plan to SVF Defined Contribution Plan

7:30   Resolution Approving State Airport Fund Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of Transporation (2" mill and overlay apron and runway) 

 
7:45   Building Permit - Terri Segesser – 930 Park Street – Fence

8:00   Request for City to Take Over Tobacco Licensing

8:15   Sidewalk – Prairie Avenue N. – Between First & Second Street - Repair/Replace/Leave

8:30   Waive Waiting Period Gambling Permit - Prairie View Community Golf Raffle -                               May 1, 2027 – Prairie View Community Golf Course

8:45   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

9:00   Set Liquor License Hearing November 23, 2026

9:15   Letter of Support for Bank

Belgrade city council meeting on October 19

The Belgrade city council meets in regular session on Monday, October 19 at 6 p.m. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.


1. Belgrade Nursing Home administrator report.
2. Consent agenda: city monthly financials plus LMC Insurance Trust Liability Coverage Waiver.
3. Belgrade Fire and Fire Relief report.
4. Belgrade-Brooten Police report.
5. Belgrade Public Works report: including hydrant flushing (this week) and fall clean-up is October 26-30.
6. Belgrade Economic Development Authority report.
7. Discussion and other business, including:
A.) V.F.W. Post 1825 approval to add Sunday liquor for 2026 for prorated fee of $50;
B.) Enterprise funds water and sewer 2027 budget and rates;
C.) Belgrade Museum update;
D.) I.T. services for the city;
8. Next meeting: Monday, November 16 at 6 p.m.

Brooten city council agenda for October 12

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

7:00   Building Permit – Matt Grundseth – 875 Hwy 55, Backyard Burger – Addition Under Existing Roof

   7:15   Brooten Airport Industrial Stormwater Permit Application – Bollig Task Order No. 3

   7:30   Approval of September Minutes

   7:45   Approval of Bills

   8:00   Approval of Interim Bills

   8:15   Approve Transfer of Funds from 4M Fund to General Fund Checking

   8:30   Approval of Interim Bills   

   8:45   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update

   9:00   Other

Light agenda for Brooten city council meeting on September 28

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.

7:00   Mark Torkelson – PERA Retirement Plan – Convert to Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) from Defined Benefit Plan (DBP)

7:15   Approval of Proposed 2027 Budget - Set Public Hearing Date December 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm

7:30   Approve Liquor License Change from:
                        Classic Company Dinner Theater LLC dba Lincoln’s Seafood & Steaks to
                        Buffington Hospitality LLC dba Lincoln’s Seafood & Steaks
                        Pending completed application and background check

7:45   MPCA – Industrial Stormwater Permit - Airport: Approve Clerk as Signatory for Submission on MPCA e-services

 8:00   Other

Brooten city council agenda for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14**

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, the Brooten city council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10 for their first meeting of the month. The meeting agenda summary is posted here.


The Brooten council meets next on Monday, September 14. The clerk made a mistake - and we're all human! So no harm! The late Labor Day has brought massive confusion to everyone, especially with B-B-E schools starting their new year in September - which hasn't occurred since before the COVID pandemic.


7:00   Todd Trustheim – PERA Fire Dept. Relief Association - Retirement

  7:15   Discussion of Interest RE:  Request for Detachment – Pope County Parcel #30-0175-001

  7:30   Building Permit – Move in Garage – Jeff Retrum – 400 Central Avenue S.

  7:45   Approve Pay Application #2 Hjerpe Construction - $268,858.88 plus request to drop retainage from $99,007.50 to $5,000; plus construction of 8 additional service lines

  8:00   Review of Fair Housing PSA - Grant Funding Requirement

  8:15   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update   

  8:30   Approval of August Minutes

  8:45   Approval of Bills - Brooten Auto               

  9:00   Approval of Interim Bills - $54,598.55

  9:15   Approve Transfer of Funds to Checking

  9:30   Year-To-Date Budget Comparison for Review – 2027 Proposed Budget

Brooten city council meets on Monday, August 24

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, August 24 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.

7:00   Rental Ordinance Discussion

  7:15   City Hall Garage – Heating for Squad Car

  7:30   Fauskee Oil Propane Contract -2026-2027

  7:45    Resolution 2026-17- Accepting Donation – Brooten Fire Department Relief Association

  8:00   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update 

  8:15   Other

Belgrade city council meets on Monday, August 17

The Belgrade city council meets in regular session on Monday, August 17 at 6 p.m. at the city hall meeting room. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.

1. Belgrade Fire and Fire Relief reports.
2. Belgrade-Brooten Police Department.
3. Belgrade Public Works (season and August Fest workers’ pay).
4. Belgrade Economic Development Authority.
5. Discussion items: Nuisance ordinance 2018-7400-05; Breitbach Construction and HME next steps and fees for new fire station building; 2027 budget and setting budget meeting.
6. Next council meeting: Monday, September 21 at 6 p.m.

Brooten city council agenda for August 10

The Brooten city council meets in regular session on Monday, August 10 at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda summary is posted below.

7:00   Kern Nelson – PERA Fire Dept. Relief Association – Annual Report

  7:15   Bid Opening – Ag Land

  7:30   Letter from Chief Jansky – Heated Area for Squad Car

  7:45   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update:
            •  Tree Removal @ Stormwater Run Off on Railway Ave – Darin Winter

  8:00   Approval of July Minutes

  8:15   Approval of Bills - Brooten Auto

  8:30   Approval of Interim Bills - $71,634.13

  8:45   Approve Transfer of Funds to Checking

  9:00   Approve Pay Application #1 Hjerpe Construction - $94,057.12

  9:15   Other

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

Belgrade city council agenda for July 20

The Belgrade city council meets in regular session at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 20 at the city hall meeting chambers. It is open to the public. Pre-registration is required to bring public comments to the meeting.

A meeting agenda summary is forthcoming.


1. Consent agenda: Recent meeting minutes and city / library account payables; June 2026 financials; August Fest requests from the V.F.W. Post 1825 and The Spot for Drinks and Dining LLC.
2. Public forum: Cody Lewis, resident; and Dennis Braegelman, Belgrade Centennial Museum spokesman.
3. Belgrade Fire Department and Fire Relief reports.
4. Belgrade/Brooten Police Board report.
5. Belgrade Public Works: quotes for street maintenance and generators.
6. Belgrade Economic Development Authority.
7. Discussion and other business: election judges resolution, Municipal Hall storage room to rent out; Solar Garden proposal; Geotechnical report for proposed fire station site and recommendation.
8. Closed portion of meeting pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 1(b) and 2(b).
Next meetings: township meeting on Monday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Belgrade City Hall; regular council meeting on Monday, August 17 at 6 p.m.; and the candidacy filing ends Tuesday, July 28 at 5 p.m. for mayor and council openings.

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   

Belgrade city council meeting on Monday, June 15

The Belgrade city council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 15 at 6 p.m. at the municipal hall meeting chambers. The meeting agenda summary will be posted at this blog post on Monday afternoon.

One item on the agenda: Kateri Gruber with the Belgrade Library and Great River Regional Library Services will be on hand to present the 2025 year in review.

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 agenda for May 26

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the city hall meeting chambers. The agenda summary will be posted below.

7:00   International Tractor - Bids

 7:15   Trinity Lutheran Church Sidewalk – Revisit Scope of Work

 7:30   Resolution 2024-9 - Accepting Donation – Scandinavian Lakes Association and Brooten Fire Department Relief Association

 7:45   Chicken Permit – Heidi Goodenbour

 8:00   Liquor License Application - Bonanza Valley Days Committee, Pavilion - Friday July 10th


 8:15   Boyce Fischer – Maintenance Update:
            •   Air Patching
            •   Request to Install Fence between Post Office and City Hall

 8:30   Part-Time Wage Discussion 

 8:45   Approve Election Judges 2026 – Primary Election and General Election

                Head Judge- Betty Hagen

                Election Judges - Nora Haglund, Marsha Hanson, Amy Goodwin, Gloria Trustheim and Jeanne Kinne

 9:00   Other

Belgrade city council meeting on May 18

The Belgrade city council meeting agenda will be posted here over the Memorial Day weekend.

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

Belgrade city council agenda for April 20

The Belgrade city council met in regular session on Monday, April 20 at 6 p.m. A meeting agenda summary is posted below.

1. Consent agenda: LG220 application for Belgrade Fire Relief to hold their annual raffle on Saturday, August 15.
2. Belgrade Fire Department: summer parades.
3. Belgrade-Brooten Police Board: the next meeting is on Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at city hall in Belgrade.
4. Belgrade Public Works: road repair quotes for Walker Street and Lowery Avenue.
5. Belgrade Economic Development Authority.
6. Belgrade Planning and Zoning: approval of Mitchell Wall for the Planning Committee.
7. Discussion items: property inspections for unsightly debris and in-operable vehicles; Belgrade Fire Hall, right-of-way permits for Belgrade Co-op to install two road approaches.
8. Next meetings: Belgrade City Council at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18.

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