Lori Kneebone

The meeting agenda included routine items such as the Pledge of Allegiance and the adoption of the agenda. Key discussion points involved Old Business, specifically the second reading of Ordinance 638 concerning the Airport Manager and Board, and the second reading of Ordinance 639 pertaining to the Cemetery Board. New Business items included addressing a Proclamation for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Month and granting authorization for the Mayor to sign ROW and Utility Certification Documents for the Bike Path. Administrative reports from the Mayor and City Administrator were also presented.

The City Council adopted the proposed agenda and approved the Consent Agenda, which authorized numerous claims for payroll, land acquisition for airport expansion, utility deposit refunds, and various operational expenses for city departments including ambulance and public works. The 2026 Fire Department Roster was also approved. The Mayor reported on a forthcoming Legislative Cracker Barrel event and recent tours of apartment developments, noting upcoming changes to open meeting laws. The City Administrator announced the City Office closure for Presidents Day and provided updates on the ambulance garage renovations, the bike path project expected to start in March 2026, and the schedule for circulating council petitions. Under New Business, the council discussed and approved Change Order #3 for the Utility Improvement Project, approved ARPA Pay Request #9 for the Utility Improvement Project (Water and Sewer), and approved an amended agreement with Banner for professional services related to the chip seal project. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss a Legal Matter.

Key discussion topics included the adoption of the agenda and the approval of bills as part of the Consent Agenda. Administrative reports were approved. New Business involved an update from the Boys and Girls Club regarding the ECE Center and the Summer Recreation Program, as well as first readings for ordinances amending the Airport Manager and Board and the Cemetery Board. A proposal for On-Call Engineering Services with IMEG was also discussed. The Council entered and exited Executive Session for a Legal Matter. Several change orders and pay requests related to the Utility Improvement Project were approved, along with an amended agreement for the chip seal project.

The City Council meeting included the adoption of the proposed agenda and approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered previous meeting minutes from February 2nd, 2026, and payment of payroll and various claims amounting to $238,454.43 in total claims payments (excluding payroll). Discussions included updates from the Mayor following a Legislative Cracker Barrel regarding property tax, education funding, and privacy laws. The City Administrator reported on the status of the Aquatic Center Manager position recruitment and provided updates on the water, sewer, and ambulance renovation projects. New business involved an update from the Boys and Girls Club concerning the management of the Summer Recreation Program, which the Council approved along with a $5,000 subsidy and the contribution of City equipment. The Council also held the first reading for two ordinances: Ordinance 638 to amend the airport manager and airport board process, and Ordinance 639 to establish the cemetery committee. Finally, the proposal from IMEG Engineering for on-call engineering services for a fee of $8,000 was approved.

The regular session included the adoption of the agenda and approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered approving previous minutes and authorizing payroll claims for various departments. A public hearing was held regarding a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Flandreau Baseball Association, which was subsequently approved. Key discussion points included the Mayor's report on touring the new ambulance bay and requesting approval to host a Cracker Barrel meeting with legislative representatives. The City Administrator reported an issue with the CodeRED notification system link on the City website, ongoing maintenance for the water and sewer project area, and the deterioration of a manhole on Veterans Street, requiring a repair plan development. Old Business involved the second reading of Ordinance 637 concerning Snow Alerts, which failed without a motion. New Business saw the approval of SRF Pay Requests for the Utility Improvement Project, the adoption of the Moody County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2026-2031, and the approval of the 2026 Agreement with Code Enforcement. The session concluded with an Executive Session for a Legal Matter.