Minnetrista City Council members unanimously approved several routine and policy items during the regular meeting, including accepting an award for the city's financial reporting and reaffirming support for a proposed joint powers agreement (JPA) to pursue a regional fire partnership.

The council voted 5-0 to approve the meeting agenda and later approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the Dec. 2, 2024 regular meeting, appointments and designations, a conditional offer of employment for an engineering technician, claims approval, a preliminary plat for Woodland Cove and an agreement with MI Homes for Woodland Cove additions.

Finance director Grimm presented the Government Finance Officers Association award for the city's 2023 financial report and staff work on the report; the council voted to accept the award. "These are awarded annually for cities that basically go above and beyond when doing their financial reports," Grimm said.

The council also adopted a resolution reaffirming support to continue development of a JPA for a regional fire partnership. City staff said the resolution reaffirms the city's intent to participate in further negotiations and development of the JPA. The motion to adopt the JPA resolution passed 5-0.

Votes at a glance

- Agenda approval: Passed 5-0.
- Acceptance of 2023 GFOA Award: Passed (unanimous vote).
- Consent agenda (items a'f): Passed (unanimous vote).
- Resolution supporting development of a fire partnership JPA: Passed 5-0.

Ending: Council business concluded and the meeting was adjourned; council members noted upcoming work sessions and legislative outreach on city bonding priorities.