Jason Forbord

The meeting began with the adoption of a revised agenda, which included adding a new business item regarding a plow for the PW 2013 truck. The consent agenda was approved after removing the November Financials for later review and clarifying the hire of a Deputy City Clerk. A public meeting was held regarding the proposed 2026 budget and levy, though no taxpayers were present. In old business, the Council discussed the purchase of a 2025 fire truck, weighing leasing versus bonding options while awaiting financial advice on overall debt affordability. New business included the approval of the 2026 Final Levy and the 2026 Budget, which detailed various fund revenues and expenditures. The Council also approved the purchase of emergency breathing supply systems (Buddy Breather Kits) for the Fire Department, funding them partially from the budget and the Donation Account. Finally, the purchase of a replacement plow for the Public Works F250 truck was approved. Reports covered winter parking enforcement, Fire Department research, the positive status of the Hallett Center's temporary cooler, the Library's fundraising success, and Public Works' snow cleanup efforts, including securing an agreement with Holmvig Excavating for future snow emergencies.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda, with an addition to discuss authorizing a special Accounts Payable run. Discussion items included the approval of the JFHML Window and Door Project funded with Hallett Trust Donations and the approval of a contract with Sourcewell. The Council also discussed and considered the 2026 Fee Schedule, reviewing recommended increases for water and sewer base fees and volume charges, as well as proposed increases for park rental fees, fingerprinting fees, over-the-counter fees, demolition fees, inspection fees, and various Peddler/Transient Merchant license fees. Furthermore, the council addressed the acceptance of the CliftonLarsonAllen contract for audit services, the consideration of a proposed rezoning of certain properties with a public hearing set for February, and the mailing of updated assessments worksheets for the 2024 alley project.

The council meeting addressed several topics, including amending a resolution for unpaid nuisance charges, reserving space in the 2026 Cuyuna Lakes Area Visitors Guide, and scheduling a work session to discuss the 2026 SE Crosby 1st Street S and 2nd Street S Improvement Project. Additionally, the council considered a gift from Crow Wing County of a County Park sign at Plaza Park, approved scheduling a public meeting on the SE Crosby 1st Street S and 2nd Street S Improvement Project, and adopted the Minnesota Paid Family Leave Policy. They also approved a Memorandum of Understanding for job reclassification revisions and a Conditional Use Permit for a coffee roasting business.

The Crosby City Council held a regular meeting to discuss various city matters. The council held public hearings for unpaid nuisance charges, unpaid utility charges, and SE Alley Improvement Assessments. They discussed the Pierce Saber TM Pumper Fire Truck Lease to Purchase Agreement, Resolution 2025-31-1110 Certifying Assessments for Unpaid Nuisance Fines, Resolution 2025-32-1110 Certifying Assessments for Unpaid Utility Bills, and Resolution 2025-34-1110 Certifying Assessments for SE Street and Utility Improvements. They also discussed the Final 2022 Crosby Infrastructure Improvement Pay Request, SE Alley Improvement Project Change Order No. 3 and No. 4, SE Alley Improvement Project Pay Request No. 10, Amendment 2025-5 to Chapter 116--Cannabis Business, Registration LPHE Fee and Add to Fee Schedule, Sourcewell Impact Funds and Authorize Ordering Radio Equipment, Sourcewell Impact Funds and Authorize Ordering Bobcat Track Loader.

The agenda includes considering a motion to amend a resolution adopting assessments for unpaid nuisance charges, reserving space in the 2026 Cuyuna Lakes Area Visitors Guide, and scheduling a council work session and public meeting to discuss the 2026 SE Crosby 1st Street S and 2nd Street S Improvement Project. Additionally, the council will consider a gift from Crow Wing County of a County Park Sign at Plaza Park, and approvals for a Paid Family Medical Leave Policy and Memorandum of Understanding, a Job Classification Memorandum of Understanding, and a Conditional Use Permit Application.