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Jul 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City of Fergus Falls City Council Work Session
The City Council held a work session to review and plan capital improvement projects for 2027. Key discussions centered on the reconstruction of several streets, including Sheridan, Arlington, Bankraftoft, Union Avenue, West 7th Avenue, and Maple Avenue. The council addressed the critical need to replace aging utilities, such as water mains and sewer systems, alongside street reconstruction. Additionally, members discussed sidewalk expansion, the potential widening of roads for improved traffic safety near schools, and funding strategies, including the use of federal aid for the East Channing and Pebble Lake overlay project.
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City of Fergus Falls City Council City Council Meeting
The meeting included a public hearing regarding the establishment of TIF district 419 for Wickland properties. Key administrative actions included recognizing an employee's retirement, conducting a swearing-in ceremony for a new police officer, and approving various items on the consent agenda. The council also held a second reading of an ordinance to rezone property at 1701 West Lincoln and passed a resolution for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds to fund road construction projects. Additionally, the council discussed a proposed purchase agreement for properties on Lake U Drive intended for storm sewer repairs.
Jul 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Fergus Falls City Council City Council Meeting
The council discussed various community items, including an appreciation for the local air show and upcoming events coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce. A public hearing was conducted regarding a business subsidy in the form of a loan for Good Neighbors Properties/The Cottage LLC, which was subsequently approved to support working capital and the creation of full-time and part-time jobs. Additionally, the council awarded several bids for infrastructure projects: the D Lagoon Park Road project, the Fryberg to Pebble Lake Road project, and the 2026 pavement maintenance for the airport runway and taxiway.
Jul 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Of Fergus Falls Committee Of The Whole Committee Of The Whole Meeting
The committee discussed granting council members read-only access to the city's online invoice system to allow for pre-meeting review. The discussion included the logistics of placing resolutions of accounts on future council agendas and clarifying that this access would not change the current practice of providing a complete listing of bills. Additionally, the committee addressed a significant change order for the Kavore Avenue project due to unforeseen concrete obstructions found during construction that were not identified in the original geotechnical assessment. The meeting also covered the removal of bollards in parking lots and planned connections for sump pumps to the new storm sewer system to mitigate basement water issues for downtown businesses.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
