The most noteworthy topic addressed was the approval of Resolution 2025-37, which accepted a bid for a street reclamation project involving Park Lane, Park View Drive, and part of Hendrick Street. Despite an initial estimate of $175,000, the winning bid submitted by Markley Excavating came in at $189,200. Discussion revealed that the higher costs were attributed to increased asphalt prices and possibly the busy construction season. This resolution passed unanimously, as the council acknowledged the necessity of moving forward with infrastructure improvements.

Another resolution, 2025-39, authorized excavation work related to the Civic Arena. This project is part of a partnership with TriCap, which donated land for the ballpark expansion. The city’s portion involved leveling land behind TriCap’s building, using the fill to enhance city-owned property. Although the project was budgeted at $19,000, the updated quote from Elgen Excavating was $20,552. Concerns were expressed about spending on a batting cage without future field configurations in place, yet the resolution was approved with one abstention.

Resolution 2025-35 and 2025-36 called for public hearings on a $720,000 capital improvement bond for city hall and library enhancements, and $455,000 in property tax abatements for arena and senior center improvements, respectively. Both resolutions were passed without dissent, highlighting the council’s focus on enhancing community facilities.

Attention then shifted to several equipment and property decisions. Resolution 2025-38 authorized seeking quotes for a new park mower, as the current one was sold. The council anticipated a replacement cost not exceeding $25,000, staying within the 2025 parks budget. Additionally, the sale of a Sea-Doo jet ski, made redundant by a new rescue boat, was discussed under Resolution 2025-40. The online bidding process yielded a high bid of $11,226, though there was some uncertainty about fluctuations in the bidding process. Despite these concerns, the resolution passed with two abstentions.

The council also approved the sale of a Land Pride flex mower to John Wright for $5,275 under Resolution 2025-41, which moved through the council smoothly, passing unanimously.

In updates, the council reviewed Pay Request Number One for the Keeley Underground 2025 CIP project, amounting to $718,632 for completed work. This payment was approved without opposition, reflecting steady progress in the city’s utility and infrastructure upgrades.

Resolution 2025-42 was another focal point, as it involved accepting a bid for an airport hangar project. Everstrong Construction’s bid of $852,944.80 was below the engineer’s estimate, with the city responsible for only 2.5% of the costs due to additional funding from MnDOT and federal grants. The resolution passed unanimously.

The council also acknowledged Brandon Schindler’s resignation from the park board due to increased work commitments, planning to advertise for his replacement. Building repair updates included completed roofing work at city hall and ongoing arena upgrades, with concerns raised about heating and cooling disruptions during construction.

Routine matters included approving the consent agenda, encompassing unpaid claims of $98,998.61 and paid claims of $7,525, and accepting contributions from various groups. Two gambling applications for a raffle and pull tabs at the county fairgrounds were also approved, along with informational updates about an upcoming Water Fest event and a Spectrum channel name change.