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Votes at a glance: New Ulm council roundup — consent agenda, liquor licenses, fee schedule first reading, attorney rates, claims paid
Summary
On Nov. 4 the New Ulm City Council approved the consent agenda, authorized six temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for a Chamber of Commerce event, approved first consideration of the 2026 fee schedule ordinance, approved Flaherty & Hood, P.A.'s 2026 legal services rates and retainer, and accepted claims totaling $4,220,650.11.
The New Ulm City Council recorded votes on multiple routine items during its Nov. 4 meeting.
Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda (motion and voice vote).
Temporary liquor licenses (Item 2.1): Council approved issuance of six temporary on‑sale intoxicating liquor licenses for the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce for an event scheduled Dec. 11, 2025, subject to compliance with city and state requirements. Motion carried by voice vote.
Fee schedule (Ordinance 2025‑TBD, Item 3.1): Staff presented the proposed 2026 fee schedule, noting increases in tree trimming/removal fees, some animal control and cemetery fees, increases in several construction and development fees, a new downtown parking permit/fee agreement, and modest changes to public safety fees. The council conducted first consideration of the ordinance amending section 2.99 and voted to proceed; this was a first consideration rather than final adoption.
City attorney legal service rates (Item 3.3): Council approved Flaherty & Hood, P.A.'s 2026 hourly rate schedule and the monthly retainer for criminal prosecution services at $9,775.90, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Claims paid (Item 4.1): Council accepted a list of claims paid totaling $4,220,650.11.
All items were approved on motions and carried by voice vote or roll call as noted in meeting minutes.
