Time: 5:30 PM Attendees: Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Laura Job, Scott Kvamme, Mark Leighton), city staff (Klara Beck, Kyle Meyer), guests (Pastor Kate Bruns, Wayne Cookman, Natasha Evans, Jen Thonus). This concise summary is generated by AI, it is used only for reference purposes. Use the timestamps to view the section of the meeting on YouTube to verify actual meeting information. Key Items Open Fo

Time: 5:30 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Scott Kvamme, Laura Job), city staff (Andrew Bremseth, Klara Beck, Bill Sonmor, Rolf Nicklemoe, Greta Nelson), guests (Lisa Workman, Lori Mullen, Trevor Oliver, Islam Al Nai, Justin Kaune). "This concise summary is generated by AI, it is used only for reference purposes. Use the timestamps to view the section of the meeting on You

Time:  5:30 PM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Scott Kvamme, Laura Job), city staff (Bill Sonmor, Klara Beck). Key Items Invocation and Pledge (0:08–1:44) Action:  David Boss (Bethel Church) led invocation; Pledge of Allegiance followed. Significance:  Sets tone. Open Forum (2:02–2:20) Action:  No speakers. Agenda Approval (2:20–3:02) Action:  Removed item 7 (closed

Time: 8:30 AM, City Hall Attendees: Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Scott Kvamme, Laura Job), city staff (Bill Sonmor, Kyle Meyer, Klara Beck, Len Taylor, Guy Kollman), guests (Nancy South, Lynn Walters). Key Items PI 9774 – Otter Tail Valley Rail Crossing Change Order (0:45–4:24) Action: Recommended approving Change Order #1 (+$8,226.71) and extending substantial/final completion to spr

Time:  5:30 PM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Scott Kvamme, Laura Job), city staff (Bill Sonmor, Klara Beck). Key Items Invocation and Pledge (0:08–1:44) Action:  Dale Hexom (Good Shepherd Church) led invocation for wisdom/compassion; Pledge of Allegiance followed. Significance:  Sets collaborative tone. Open Forum (2:02–5:44) Action:  Public comments on dairy trai

Time: 8:30 AM, City Hall Attendees: Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Scott Kvamme, Laura Job), city staff (Bill Sonmor, Len Taylor, Guy Kollman), guests (Kent Matson, Nick Kunde). Key Items Lake Region Healthcare Update (0:37–31:33) Action: Informational update; no formal vote. Discussion (31 min): Matson thanked city for growth/safety aiding recruitment; outlined nonprofit status, local

Time:  5:30 PM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Scott Kvamme, Laura Job), city staff (Bill Sonmor, Kyle Meyer, Klara Beck), guest (Aaron Christensen). This concise summary is tailored for a busy professional, highlighting key outcomes and significant discussions with timestamps, focusing on city business priorities. Name spellings are corrected per your guidance. Key

Time:  7:00 AM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Scott Kvamme, Laura Job), city staff (Andrew Bremseth, Bill Sonmor, Klara Beck, Kyle Meyer), guests (Senator Jordan Rasmussen, Brienne Kennedy, Nate Door). Key Items Agenda Shuffle (0:26–0:47) Action:  Moved dairy property to first item for Senator Rasmussen's video appearance; added Visit Fergus Falls contract terminat

Time:  5:30 PM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Scott Kvamme, Laura Job), city staff (Bill Sonmor, Kyle Meyer, Klara Beck, Rolf Nycklemoe), guests (Rich Iverson, Kim Ebertson, Lisa Workman). Key Items Invocation and Pledge (0:06–2:14) Action:  Rich Iverson (Bethel Church) led invocation, praying for wisdom, unity, and gratitude for city services; Pledge of Allegiance

Time:  7:00 AM, City Hall ttendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels, Laurel Kilde, Jim Fish, Scott Kvamme, Laura Job), city staff (Bill Sonmor, Kyle Meyer, Klara Beck, Len Taylor), guest (Lee Smaltz). Key Items Downtown Mural Grant Request (0:19–4:54) Action:  Recommended authorizing Public Arts Commission to apply for Lake Region Arts Council Legacy grant ($9,600–$12,500) for "Welcome to Fergus Falls" mural on

Time:  5:30 PM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels,...

Time:  7:00 AM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels,...

Time:  5:30 PM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels,...

Time:  7:00 AM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels,...

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Time:  5:30 PM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels,...

Time:  4:30 PM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels,...

Time:  7:00 AM, City Hall Attendees:  Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels,...

Time : 5:30 PM (started late), City Hall Attendees : Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson,...

Time : 7:00 AM, City Hall Attendees : Mayor Anthony Hicks, council members (Mark Leighton, Al Kremeier, Mike Mortenson, Scott Rachels,...