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Votes at a glance: consent items, property sales, ordinance adoptions and surplus of police handguns
Summary
At the Little Falls City Council meeting the consent agenda (with one item pulled and approved separately), multiple ordinances approving property sales and a resolution to surplus 13 police handguns were adopted; a painting project and other routine items were also approved.
The Little Falls City Council approved a series of consent and action items during the meeting, including routine reports, vendor awards, property sales and a resolution declaring equipment surplus. Several items drew minimal debate and were adopted by vote.
Key actions and outcomes
- Consent agenda (items A–H and J–L): Received and accepted a variety of routine reports and approvals including the 2024 consumer confidence water report, March animal control and police reports, appointment of Bryce Reasoner as Planning and Zoning Code Compliance Officer, and temporary liquor licenses for the Morrison County Agricultural Society fair. Item I (wastewater and collections report, March 2025) was pulled and then approved separately; the consent actions were carried by council vote.
- Painting project (Lionscape Land Striping): Council approved awarding the painting/land striping project to Lionscape Land Striping (Pillager) for $11,961.78. Motion to approve made and passed.
- Ordinance No. 53, 7th Series (rezoning request — Franciscan Sisters, 116 SE 8th Avenue): Motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Councilman Glaze, seconded by Mayor Zilka; roll call recorded "yes" votes and the ordinance was adopted.
- Ordinance No. 54, 7th Series (authorize sale of property to Joseph E. Roach): Council approved selling approximately 58 feet of city property in the southwestern part of town for $28,362; staff said proceeds would return to the HRA or the fund that originally paid for the parcel.
- Ordinance No. 56, 7th Series (authorize sale of property to Mary J. Helm): Council approved selling the other portion of the parcel (22 feet) for $10,758; motion carried on roll call.
- Resolution 2025‑59 (declare surplus police handguns): The council approved declaring 13 department handguns surplus to allow trade‑in toward replacement purchases. Staff noted Officer Hiran expressed interest in purchasing his duty firearm upon retirement; the council discussed options to recognize long service and confirm fair market value procedures.
Each of the above motions was made and seconded at the meeting and carried by council vote. Several items were supported with roll‑call votes recorded in the minutes.
