Steven A. Anderson

The agenda was approved with specific deletions and additions related to permit applications. Key fiscal and administrative actions included authorizing wage adjustments for the Police Department and Utility Department. In Public Safety, the Council authorized sending delinquent ambulance calls to collection and accepted a resignation from the Police Department, effective February 13, 2026. The Utility Department received authorization to send delinquent utility accounts to collection, and the Council approved an update to the GIS mapping system at a cost of $10,000. Other business involved approving appointments for the Warroad Housing Authority Board Members and approving multiple special event and bingo applications for various organizations.

The Council reviewed and approved the meeting agenda. Key fiscal and administrative actions included the approval of the 2026 Fee Schedule, which increased the dock lease rate from $650 to $800, and the approval of January 2025 bills and an NMPA payment totaling $965,960.69. The Council also authorized an Engagement Letter with Brady Martz for the 2025 Audit. The consent agenda covered the designation of an official newspaper and depositories, appointment of an assistant weed inspector, and authorizations for fund transfers to the City General Fund from the Liquor, Electric, and Sewer Funds. Public safety discussions resulted in the authorization to send delinquent fire calls to collection and the approval of Resolution 2026-01 to accept the OEMS Grant. The Utility Department authorized sending delinquent utility accounts to collection and approved an engineering agreement with Widseth for the Pond Expansion project. Other business included approving a special event application for the Yellow Rose Race, approving a raffle permit for the Warroad Memorial Arena Association, and approving a bingo permit for the Warroad Women of Today.

Key discussions included the authorization to send delinquent ambulance accounts to collection/revenue recapture. The Council authorized the purchase of six body cameras from Motorola, with payment structured over four years beginning in 2027, to replace older, incompatible units. It was noted that an upcoming workshop on February 17, 2026, will address future city and area project priorities with Warroad Community Development. Additionally, approval was granted for hiring two part-time clerks for the liquor store and purchasing six new computers for various city offices to replace units last updated in 2019.

The Council meeting addressed several fiscal and administrative issues, including the approval of December 2025 checks totaling $664,591.10. Under Emergency Services, an update was provided that the new Ambulance is expected the week of December 29. In Utility Department matters, the Council authorized the use of legal services from Kaela Brennan of Spencer Fane to address the reopening of the right-to-service issue with the Seven Clans Casino, as advised by the City Attorney. Other business included a review and prioritization of possible future projects and the unanimous approval of a proposed letter to state officials advocating for state fiscal responsibility.

The Regular Meeting agenda was approved. Key fiscal/administrative discussions included the approval of December 2025 checks totaling $1,209,576.12. In Emergency Services, the council authorized sending delinquent ambulance and fire calls to collection or revenue recapture, accepted an equipment donation from Marvin, approved new Fire Department members, and approved an increase to the annual member retirement amount through PERA. The Utility Department authorized sending delinquent utility accounts to collection. Under Other Business, the council approved Cannabinoid Licenses pending fee payment and return of the application, approved 2026 Cigarette and E-Cigarette Licenses, and approved a Special Event Request for July 4th activities in 2026. A Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing was held to review the proposed 2025 budget, followed by the approval of the 2026 Budget.